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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, October 22, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALUnited Way Workers Set Final Effort United Way Workers Set Final Effort“As the United Way thermometer steadily climbs into space at Fourteenth and Grand, we are reminded of the thousands of Ponca Citians served by the 17 United Way agencies. With 95 percent of the goal reached, we feel confident that the citizens of Ponca City will open their hearts and make a pledge,” says Danny Thompson, United Way’s 1999-2000 Campaign chairman. “Between now and the first of November there will be an all-out effort to secure the remaining funds needed to support the 17 member agencies in the United Way family”, says Thompson. “It only works because all of us work together. Please be generous when the volunteer calls. If you still have a campaign packet, call your campaign worker or the United Way office and they’ll be glad to pick it up. If you haven’t had the opportunity to give, there’s still time.” Where do contributions go? They go to assist neighbors, family and friends. They assist Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, where a child can learn leadership skills and make lifelong friends. At Golden Villa Adult Day Services, families can leave an elderly parent and be assured of a safe, happy and healthy environment. ProTeens (Grand Central Station) offers a fun, safe environment of supervised activities and socializing for teens of all ages. The YMCA has a longtime commitment to Ponca City to help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. A Hospice nurse may visit a terminally ill friend or family member throughout their long battle with devastating illness. All Ponca Citians are touched by the services provided by the 17 United Way agencies. United Way supported agencies provide services for many of life’s unexpected situations. Financial circumstances can change overnight, and an individual may need subsidized child care from the Child Development Center. A teenager may show up on a doorstep in need of shelter and counseling after having problems at home. Northern Oklahoma Youth Services would be the place to go for help. Any family member could develop some form of arthritis as arthritis strikes one in seven Americans. A friend or family member may require treatment from Bridgeway for a substance abuse problem. An individual or family has just moved to Ponca City with no family or friends and no idea what services are available. United Way supported Helpline is there 24-hours a day for information and referral and telephone crisis intervention. These and many other services are available because of generous donations from the community. Be part of this family of services to the community. People have the power to change the world. Together, we can make a difference. For more information, call the United Way office at 765-2476. Nearly NewsThe Kay County Shrine Club will present Matt and Robyn, a Branson type show of country, gospel and comedy in one fantastic act Saturday at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium. Nearly News finds out that the telephone number for tickets has been a disconnected number, but the Shriners guarantee that tickets will be available at the door on Saturday night. The Haystack Production will begin at 7:30 p.m. NN would also like to inform those who have not had the opportunity to drive East Grand Avenue since it has been reopened, to do so. NN was notified the other day that the project had been completed enough to allow traffic, and we think it’s great! American Legion Post 14 Receives Top State Award During District ConventionAmerican Legion members of Post 14 of Ponca City and Post 220 of Kaw City attended the 8A/8B District Convention in Beaver Oct. 16 and 17. Those attending from Post 14 were Marvin Rider, commander; Ollie Heady, first vice commander; Glen Adkins, second vice commander; Chuck McCollum, finance officer and district 8A recording adjutant; Roselynn Utech, post membership adjutant; and Chuck Gregg, district 8A commander. Ed Schmitt, commander of Post 220 of Kaw City also attended the convention. Three local members of the ladies Auxiliary were in attendance, Clair McCollum, Alice Schmitt and Evelyn McCutcheon. Beaver American Legion Post hosted the convention with a dinner and dance Saturday evening. Sunday morning a joint session with District 8A and 8B was held with discussions on membership, veterans health benefits, flag alliance amendment, children and youth activities and baseball. Reports included the national convention held in August in Anaheim, Calif., and several other committee reports. Don Schulenberg, state vice commander, presented several awards to the Beaver post and then presented Ponca City Post 14 with the highest post award given by the state, the William Stigler Award. After the closing of the convention, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Beaver provided lunch to all attendees. P.C. Artists Among Those Featured At Lawton MuseumLAWTON — The Museum of the Great Plains will hold a regional art show entitled “Heart and Soul of the Great Plains” Nov. 22 through Feb. 22. Ponca City artists Maxine and Guy Warren will be among the artists featured who live and work in the Great Plains environment from New Mexico to Arkansas, Texas to Minnesota and those states in between. The show will feature 90 works in all media — mixed, oil, watercolor, graphite, pastel, acrylic, fiber, photography, bronze, wood, stone and general mixed media. The show will be juried, and cash prizes will be awarded. The museum is located at 601 West Ferris in Lawton, and the show is jointly sponsored by Museum of the Great Plains and the Leslie Powell Foundation. Former Grad Kim Manning Tulsa Homecoming QueenTULSA — Kim Manning, 1996 Po-Hi graduate, will be crowned the 1999 Homecoming Queen for Tulsa University. The celebration will take place during halftime on Saturday when Tulsa plays Hawaii University at 3 p.m. Manning was nominated by her sorority, Delta Gamma. She filled out an application, had an interview with the faculty and alumni, and was chosen the queen from a court of five women. Homecoming nominations are based on academics, leadership, campus involvement and community service. The entire campus then votes on the final five candidates. Manning, who is the daughter of Kathryn Manning, Ponca City, and Thomas Manning, Broken Arrow, has been on the President’s Honor Roll at TU and was one of three competitors for Tulsa University Woman of the Year. She is a senior at TU majoring in musical theater. Make A Difference Day Targets Attucks SchoolThis Saturday is National Make A Difference Day. Ponca City Network Group at Conoco and Attucks Community Alliance have teamed up to work on the Attucks School Building and Webber Lodge, which houses the center’s after school and special activities programs. According to Chester Anderson, PCNG president, “we need many people to help with the planned projects. Plan of work is to cleanup the gym area, sealing off ‘pigeon’ holes, work on removing debris from the basement, nailing, hammering, and cleaning graffiti from inside wall. In addition, some lawn maintenance will be done.” Dwain West, chairperson for the alliance, stated that “Webber Lodge, which is the old library, is in need of repair and general spruce up. Hopefully, we can get enough people out to work both places. The more hands we have, the better. There’s work for the young and not so young. PCNG is supplying paint for the outside of the building. What we need is workers!! We encourage the community to come out and help us Make A Difference.” Work is planned from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring safety goggles, gloves, and hammers, paint brushes, paint rollers, lawn mowers, shovels, and other equipment to join the fun. For more information, call Dwain West at 765-5428. Hilarious Film Comes To Poncan Theatre“The funniest film this season” is “The Dinner Game,” according to one of the top newspaper critics in the nation. Mark LaSalle, critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, calls the film “a complete success.” “The laughs come nonstop,” he writes. “The Dinner Game” begins today at the Poncan Theatre on Grand. “The Dinner Game” shows a group of smug yuppies who compete with each other over dinner. Each week, they bring someone they think is a nincompoop to dinner. The problem is, their guests turn the dinner tables around, and those who would ridicule become the real source of humor. Critic Mark Burger writes that the film “serves up a charming, sometimes uproarious, feat.” Janet Maslin calls in a wonderful “comedy of errors.” The film has “deft pacing,” writes Burger. It also has “a particularly wry performance” from actor Francis Huster, according to the prestigious New York Times. The actor “clowns blithely without sentimentalizing his character,” they say. The director, Francis Veber, has “the comic precision of a master farceur,” writes the Times. “The Dinner Game” will likely become the new “Cage Aux Folles,” a fascinating film which was remade as “The Birdcage,” a star vehicle for American actors, including Robin Williams. DreamWorks, a new major player in American film production, has recently obtained rights to an American version of “The Dinner Game,” since they are so enamored by the original. Jim Carey and Robin Williams have both been courted for important roles in the film, according to industry insiders. In the meantime, the original version is available, and patrons can see what started all the hullabaloo. The film has many phone bits “that are particularly brilliant,” says the Chronicle. In fact, the comic timing is “clean and winning.” And the brilliant comedy does not require a patron to read complex subtitles throughout the film. Don’t worry about subtitles at all, says Burger, because comedy “this pure needs no interpretation.” Regardless what American actors are placed in these roles, the original cast will always own them, writes The New York Times. “The Dinner Game” begins tonight at the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. For show times, patrons may call the theatre at 580-765-0943. DEATHSHazel Vincent ObituariesHazel VincentPERRY — Hazel Vincent, former resident of Tonkawa and resident of Morrison, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in the Perry Municipal Hospital. She was 91. The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in the Morrison Christian Church with the Revs. Bo Blakey and Roy Fleshman officiating. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. in the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa. Hazel Vincent was born Oct. 22, 1907, in Tonkawa, the daughter of Harvey and Frances (Weythman) Wile. She graduated from the University Preparatory School in Tonkawa in 1927. She attended the University of Oklahoma and was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She received her bachelor of science degree in 1931. She taught home economics in Tonkawa for 12 years, later returning to further her education at Oklahoma State University where she obtained an elementary education certification. She then taught first and second grade at Fountain School outside of Tonkawa and then taught first grade at Washington Elementary in Tonkawa, retiring in 1969. She married Adrian F. Vincent June 1, 1935, in Winfield, Kan. Hazel cherished the same things her Lord loves — human life and nature. She loved her family, especially the children. She felt particularly fortunate to have lived long enough to see and enjoy her great-grandchildren. As a teacher, she adopted all children as her own and valued each experience as a teaching opportunity. Even in Sunday school, she made certain each child was content with “a cookie in each hand.” Hazel appreciated the beauty God created in our world. She spent most of her time tending to the vegetable and flower gardens in her more-than-an-acre yard. Hybridizing more than 100 different iris and growing day lilies “the size of dinner plates” are just some of her gardening accomplishments. Indoors, Hazel tended a greenhouse she had built onto her kitchen. Orchids, African violets and ferns were her specialty. The beauty of nature that surrounded came through her in a gallery of oil paintings. From peaceful scenes of streams and fields to horses, bird dogs and turkeys enjoying life, Hazel could capture the outdoor’s beauty on canvas. Another of Hazel’s love was human talent. She was proud of her educational accomplishments and particularly enjoyed the bedlam football rivalry since she had attended both OU and OSU. Cooking was a talent God gave her to be a blessing to all those around her. The table was always full to the edges with a variety of scrumptious dishes, and each meal was topped off with incredible desserts. Hazel had a musical talent that was rarely enjoyed by others. She played her organ for hours a day in the quiet times — when there weren’t many people around. “How Great Thou Art” was the perfect end to her busy day of enjoying God’s many wonderful creations. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the Tonkawa Garden Club, American Association of University Women, and she participated in county fairs with numerous projects. She is survived by her husband of the home; one son, Bob Vincent and wife, Janet, of Morrison; a sister-in-law, Jessie Wile of Durant; three grandsons, Bryan Vincent of Hominy, Barry Vincent and wife, Stacie, of Morrison, and Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Vincent of Billings; one granddaughter, Holly Blakey and husband, Bo, of Comanche; three great-grandchildren, Ashten, Taven and Adrienne; and a number of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her only brother, Lyndal Wile; a son, Arlyn Vincent; and a granddaughter, Kim Vincent. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Morrison Christian Church, P.O. Box 69, Morrison, Okla. 73061. paid obituary Dorothy Davis MartinDorothy Davis Martin, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday morning, Oct. 21, 1999, at the Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 76. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, in the First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. J. Frank Davis, brother of Mrs. Martin, officiating. Assisting will be the Rev. Hance Dilbeck. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Dorothy Martin was born April 9, 1923, in Foraker, the daughter of Jesse and Viola (Pitt) Davis. She grew up in Ponca City and received her education here. On June 12, 1940, she was married to Robert O. Martin in Newkirk. The couple made their home in Ponca City. Mr. Martin preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker and enjoyed spending her time caring for her home and family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Cathy and her husband, Chris, VanAtta of Topeka, Kan., and Linda and her husband, Gene, Lochridge of Luling, La.; one brother, Dr. J. Frank Davis of Grapevine, Texas; three grandchildren, Jessica Kelly Ray, Scott Lochridge and Jason VanAtta. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Shirley Sue Leming; and one brother, Kenneth Davis. Casket bearers will be Bill Justice, Coolidge Campbell, Richard Cross, Hudson Holder, Wallace Weaver, and Boyd Christensen. Honorary casket bearers will be Chuck Hoddy, Tom Benbrook, Rick Ray, Jason VanAtta, and Scott Lochridge. The casket will not be opened following the service; however, friends may call at the funeral home until noon on Saturday. The family will be at 832 North Osage. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSLegion Sets Pancake Feed — The American Legion Post here will sponsor a Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat) on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 407 West South Ave. Cost will be $3.50 for adults, $2 for children under 12. Children under 6 may eat free with their parents. Proceeds will go to the children and youth activities sponsored by the Legion in the Ponca City area. Hobby Lobby Store hours Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. adv. Work Session — The Ponca City Board of Commissioners will be involved in a regular work session on Monday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m., in the Commissioner’s Room of the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will offer flu shots Saturday, October 23. 9 - 11 a.m. First Christian Church, 210 N. 5th in Ponca. adv. Church Plans Auction — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on U.S. 60 east of the Arkansas River Bridge, just west of Osage County Meat Market, will be the site for an auction on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 9 a.m. Donations are being sought for items to put in the auction. We’ll haul off your garage sale leftovers (donations may be tax deductible). For pick up or more information, call Pastor Tim at 762-4775 days or 762-5356 evenings, or Jerry at 762-6060. 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. 765-9689. adv. Special Prayer Meeting — There will be a prayer meeting for Gabriel Primeaux at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999 at 7 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. 20% Off all Halloween items. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, down town Ponca City. adv. Lawn Mower Missing — A woman from the 600 block of South Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:30 a.m. Thursday that a lawn mower had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Paying Cash for 501 button fly jeans. Mens blue 501’s only. No zipper jeans. Saturday October 23rd., 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Pure Water Wagon, 1717 North 5th Street, Ponca City. (West side of car wash). adv. Tire Punctured — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 11:08 a.m. Thursday to report that while in the 900 block of East Cherry Avenue his tire had been punctured. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Pauline’s Steak shish-ka-bob served on a bed of rice with mushroom sauce and salad bar $8.95. Friday 22nd. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Items Missing — An employee of Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:34 a.m. Thursday that several items were missing from the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Abandoned Shopping Cart — A man from the 300 block of North Osage Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:29 p.m. Thursday that a shopping cart had been abandoned in the yard. Animal Control was notified to remove the item. Suspicion of Impersonation — An employee at Domestic Violence reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:28 p.m. Thursday that their facility had been the victim of a possible police impersonator. An officer was assigned and 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. Suspicious Activity — An employee at the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:24 p.m. Thursday that a 19-year-old woman was being treated for mixing Drano with a soft drink and may have given some to a juvenile. An officer was assigned and the 19-year-old woman was held for assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment. Kids/Her Review now accepting children’s, women’s fall consignments. 309 E. Grand. adv. Windshield Damaged — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:14 p.m. Thursday to report that while driving in the area of North Union Street and West Hartford Avenue that someone had shot the windshield of the vehicle she was driving with a BB-gun. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Super Clean centrally located one bedroom apartment with appliances. $250, lease, no pets. 765-1166. adv. Requests Assistance — An employee of Miller Market requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 4:26 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a 46-year-old man was held for petit larceny. Live Music, Burt Pruitt. Syes Club. Sunday October24th. 8 to ? adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:49 p.m. Thursday that someone had driven off without paying for $5 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Furr’s Dining Now open continuously 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-8:30 Friday and Saturday. adv. Subjects Held — An employee at Wal-Mart requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 5:07 p.m. Thursday with two subjects in the store. Two officer were assigned and a 26-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were held for trespassing. Maxine’s Yesteryears going out of business sale. Selling out of everything. 320 North Union. adv. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:11 p.m. Thursday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred in the 3100 block of West North Avenue. The call was transferred to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Skateboard Stolen — A person from the 700 block of East Albany Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:57 p.m. Thursday that a skateboard had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Dangerous Activity — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:45 p.m. Thursday that a subject had threatened to torch a vehicle in the 700 block of North Union Street. Four officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded, and upon the officers arrival the subject had poured gas on himself and the vehicle, and was locked inside. Two units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded, removed the subject from the vehicle, and the subject was brought to the police department. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Suspicious Activity — A man at Country General, 3008 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:56 p.m. Thursday that a subject had hit some merchandise with a vehicle and left. An officer was assigned and information was logged that a palette had been hit. Assault — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 9:02 p.m. Thursday from the 1700 block of Bradbary Lane that police assistance was needed. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a 42-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery. Treated for Assault — An employee of the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:15 p.m. Thursday that a man was being treated for an assault while at Meadowbrook Village. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Burglarized — A person from Lazy K reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:58 p.m. Thursday that a vehicle had been broken into Wednesday night and items were missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. 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. Curfew Violations — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:59 a.m. Friday from the 800 block of North Oak Street that a subject had been knocking on the front door. Two officers were assigned and two juvenile males were found on the porch. One was held for curfew violation and minor in possession of tobacco and taken to NOYS, while the other was held for curfew violation and minor in possession of tobacco and released to a parent on a promise to appear. Bicycle Stolen — A woman from the 500 block of North Eighth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:21 p.m. Thursday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv. LIFESTYLESParty Honors Kimber Maddox Party Honors Kimber MaddoxKimber Maddox, and her fiance, Stephen Morrow, were honored Oct. 16 at a bridal shower in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. Arrangements of fall flowers and foliage were scattered throughout the room. The serving table was decorated with an arrangement of chrysanthemums in fall colors, pillar and rectangular candles of navy and hunter green, and napkins of navy, khaki, and burgundy. The guest table continued the natural autumn theme with a basket of grape ivy and a guest book of handmade paper adorned with twigs and a leaf. Kristin Maddox, sister of the bride-elect, assisted the couple with their gifts. Guests included the bride-elect’s mother, Mrs. Sharon Maddox; the future bridegroom’s mother, Mrs. Dennis Morrow of Norman; and Mrs. Kay Maddox, grandmother of the bride-to-be. The wedding will be held at the First Baptist Church on Nov. 13. Hostesses for the event were Marcy Bass, Kathy Butler, Ruthie Capehart, Joan Faken, Cathy Ferguson, Sandra Harrison, Martha Long, Charlotte Smith, Julia Smith, Mary Spore, Becky Vanater, Karen Yost, and Gayle Young. Xi Delta Chapter Members MeetXi Delta chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at the home of Dorothy Leonard on Oct. 11, with Lynda Smith, vice president, calling the meeting to order. Shari Magee, recording secretary, called roll with 10 members present. Guest for the meeting was Wendy Boyd. Lisa Mena read the minutes from City Council, and announcement was made that the Preferential Tea would be held 2-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Angel Central. Becky Bezdek, social chairman, reported on the Harvest Moon Hayride to be held Oct. 29. Jody Sanford gave the program on “Time — Enemy or Friend.” The Traveling basket was won by Lynda Smith. The next meeting will be Oct. 25 in the home of Pat Schissler. EDUCATIONRespiratory Therapy Program Holds Open House Respiratory Therapy Program Holds Open HouseIt's exciting, its new, it's in demand and best of all it's providing new opportunities to people in the Kay County area. The new Respiratory Care program at Pioneer Technology Center hosted a special open house last Wednesday in the newly remodeled and expanded classroom facilities for the program. The event was an opportunity for the students to gather information about the program, tour the facilities at Pioneer Technology Center, and learn first-hand from faculty and administrators about the academic process for the new program. Dr. Sally Downey, superintendent; and Dr. Janet Cox, deputy superintendent; at Pioneer Technology Center began with introductions of staff members from St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), Pioneer Technology Center, and Northern Oklahoma College. Downey also explained to the group how the program started at Pioneer Technology Center. “This whole process began when SJRMC contacted us and told us that there was a need for Respiratory Therapists in this area,” said Downey. “In striving to meet the needs of business and industry, we soon began making plans to add the new program to our facility.” Downey further stated that with the healthcare industry growing and changing, Pioneer Technology Center is also looking at adding additional health programs in the future. Larry Felix, SJRMC hospital administrator, explained to the group that the opportunities are great for Respiratory Therapists in the Kay County area and areas such as Enid, Bartlesville, Stillwater, Wichita, Dallas, and Kansas City. “As a matter of fact, the Respiratory Therapists are in are high demand across the United States.” “This field is just a really neat field to go into,” said Felix. “"I worked as a Respiratory Therapist for approximately six years and I thought getting paid was just a premium! It is really a great field if you like working and helping people.” The Respiratory Care program is a combined program where classes are offered through both Pioneer Technology Center and Northern Oklahoma College. The program is designed to enable students to work professionally as a vital member of the health care team. The 24-month curriculum combines academic work, clinical rotations at area hospitals, and physician contacts to help the provide students with the intensive preparation necessary for a career as a Respiratory Therapist. Upon program completion, students will receive either an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care. Students will also be eligible for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exams, both entry level for a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and the advanced exam for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). “As a Respiratory Therapist, graduates will have unlimited job opportunities and good pay,” said Heather Bennett, Pioneer Technology Center's respiratory care instructor. “According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Respiratory Therapists have a 46 percent employment rate by the year 2006. In Oklahoma, this growth rate is 47 percent.” Bennett also added that the median annual salary for a Respiratory Therapist is $30,524. Dr. Joe Kinzer and Dr. Roger Stacey were also on hand to answer any questions that students might have concerning admissions into the program, financial aid, and prerequisites. Dr. Kinzer and Stacey both stated that NOC is really looking forward to working with the students that are enrolled in this program. Stacey also added that NOC is very supportive of this program and that insuring the students success in this program is a number one priority. Before concluding the event, Dr. Cox explained the accreditation process for the new program. “The Respiratory Therapy program is currently accredited by the NOC Regents and will also follow the guidelines by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Programs (CoARC) to receive national accreditation by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).” Students also got the opportunity to talk with Merle Schroth, chief respiratory therapist at SJRMC and with the Practical Nursing Staff Coordinator, Beth Frantz. The Respiratory Therapy is still taking enrollment for students meeting the prerequisites for the program. State Seeing ‘Brain Drain’ of TeachersBy SANDY GARRETT State Superintendent How much is a quality teacher worth? I think most people would answer with “priceless.” After all, the work classroom teachers do each day preparing our young people to be productive, educated adults is paramount to the success of us all. Yet, Oklahoma pays its “priceless” educators less than that of almost all other states. Not only does this send the wrong message to those who are working in the most noble of professions, it also is resulting in a “brain drain” of our teaching talent. Hands down, the state trains the best teachers in the country. “Education Week” magazine rated Oklahoma No. 1 in the nation in terms of teacher preparation and continuing staff development. But, with nearly every state in the nation and, particularly, those surrounding us offering more in compensation to teachers, we are experiencing a crisis in finding and retaining the best and brightest for our classrooms. Moreover, our most experienced, specialized and honors teachers are being aggressively recruited by other states and even other professions. Ponca City Superintendent Dr. Bill White told the State Board of Education last week that he is losing scores of teachers to Kansas, some making as much as $14,000 more each year by simply commuting a few miles north to work. I have heard similar complaints from superintendents in northeast Oklahoma, who are losing teachers to — believe it or not — Arkansas, and superintendents in southern Oklahoma who are losing teachers to Texas. Texas, by the way, pumped nearly $2 billion more into its education system this year, awarding thousands more in pay to teachers. Sooner teachers are not only getting hefty pay raises to teach in bordering Texas school districts, they also are receiving signing bonuses as high as $5,000. Our lawmakers and governor must address this crisis situation that has been building in our schools for some time. The future success of our schools and students clearly hangs in the balance. College Night At NOC Set For Oct. 26TONKAWA — Area high schools students and their parents or guardians are invited to the seventh annual College Night hosted by Northern Oklahoma College Tuesday, Oct. 26. Representatives from more than 25 institutions, including two- and four-year private and public Oklahoma and out-of-state colleges, universities and military branches will be on hand from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the East Gym of Foster-Piper Fieldhouse to distribute materials and answer questions about their respective institutions. Institutions participating include the Art Institute of Dallas, East Central University, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Northern Oklahoma College, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, OSU/Okmulgee, Oklahoma State University, and Pioneer Technology Center. Also, Southern Nazarene University, Southwestern College in Kansas, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, St. Gregory’s University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, University of Science/Arts of Oklahoma. In addition, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force ROTC, U.S. Army, U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps. OU To Serve As Host for Sooner Saturday, Nov.13NORMAN — High school seniors and college transfer students are invited to attend Sooner Saturday on Nov. 13 at the University of Oklahoma. Sooner Saturday is a one-day “open house” program that allows prospective students to catch a glimpse of college life at OU. Students can attend sessions in any of the university’s academic areas that are led by faculty members and deans, as well as tour the academic facilities. Students also can attend sessions in areas ranging from admissions and financial aid to study abroad and campus life sessions. This year, students interested in the College of Fine Arts will be able to audition for dance, drama, music and musical theater. In addition, the School of Art will also be reviewing portfolios. Call the College of Fine Arts at (405) 325-7370 in advance to make arrangements. For more information or accommodations on the basis of disability, or to register for Sooner Saturday, please call 1-800-234-6868. Students Receive Teaching Assignments from OSUSTILLWATER — Malak Agha and Tina Moore of Ponca City, both elementary education majors at Oklahoma State University, are among 108 students who have received student teacher placement this semester from the OSU College of Education. Agha has been assigned to a first grade class at Skyline Elementary School in Stillwater where she is working with teacher Beth Shell. Agha, a graduate of Po-Hi, is the daughter of Dr. Ahmad and Samira Agha of Ponca City. Moore has been assigned to Ponca City Middle School where she is working with teacher Diane Ketchum in a mathematics class. Moore, who is also a Po-Hi graduate, is the daughter of Marvin Day of Gota, Fla., and Kathy Hayes of Arkansas City, Kan. “Higher standards and more quality field experiences are a hallmark for all students who will be completing their student teaching experiences,” said Robert Knaub, OSU coordinator of field experiences. “The quality of students entering into professional education continues to rise with the increased state and national standards.” The student teaching experience differs for the different majors, but lasts 12 to 14 weeks in length and ends as late as Dec. 2. RELIGIONPioneer Christian All Youth Fellowship Bakes Cookies Church BriefsPioneer Christian All Youth Fellowship Bakes CookiesThe All Youth Fellowship at Pioneer Christian Church will be baking and decorating cookies as a service project this coming Wednesday evening, Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cookies will then be taken to The Mission in Ponca City. Children from preschool on up are participating. All area youth are invited to join in the fun while learning to serve the Lord at the same time! The youth of Pioneer Christian also remind area youth and their families of the “Salvation Celebration” to be held Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an alternative to a Halloween party. Theme is “Noah’s Ark” with games, goodies, and candy prizes. Noah will also be making an appearance. All are invited! Pioneer Christian is located at 1701 East Hubbard Road. If you would like a ride or need more information, please call the church office at 762-8858. Gospel Meeting Planned at Broadway & Osage C of CA Gospel Meeting is being planned at Broadway and Osage Church of Christ, 320 North Osage for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29, 30 and 31, it was announced this week by Joe Gibson, spokesperson for the church. Gibson explained the church feels a need to try and reach unchurched people in Ponca City, and the meeting is planned for that purpose. Services are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mike Hall from Denton, Texas will be the speaker for the occasion, Gibson announced. More information about the meeting will be announced later. St. Paul’s UMC Plans Annual Luncheon/SaleThe St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Hartford and Pecan, will hold their Annual Fall Salad Luncheon, Craft and Bake Sale on Friday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Cost will be $5 for adults and $2 for children. Everyone welcome. First Assembly Plans Holiday Video First Assembly of God will present a Holiday Video on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at their Youth Center. The agenda will include holiday organization, how to keep Christ in Christmas, gift wrapping ideas, holiday check list, developing holiday traditions, and more. Everyone is welcome to come and bring a friend. St. Mary’s Trinity Guild Plans Benefit SaleSt. Mary’s Trinity Guild will hold a Benefit Sale on Friday, Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 121 West Central. All proceeds from the sale will go to assist activities at St. Mary’s School. The Guild plans to have sweepers, refrigerator, display signs, hardware, pictures, frames, yarn, material, trash compactor, piano, satellite dish, exercise equipment, ceramics, greenware, Christmas items, toys, bicycles, clothes and much, much more. Everyone welcome, stay awhile and browse ... something for everyone. ‘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 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. There are classes for all age levels, nursery through adult. Watch the Search program Sunday 8 a.m. TV Channel 5 or 8. “Jesus therefore was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, ‘if you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of mine; and shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.’” John 8:31,32. Do you want to be free from bad habits or sin? To be free, Jesus says that true disciples must abide in His word. If I abide somewhere, I live there, I love it there and I stay there. I must spend time thinking about how to apply God’s word as I read it. As I learn and obey the Bible’s teachings, Jesus begins to free me from slavery to every bad habit and sin. Spiritual Growth Weekend Set at First UMCThe Evangelism Committee at First United Methodist, will host Bill McGee, guest speaker on Saturday evening, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. A dessert buffet will be offered at this time. He will also lead the worship time on Sunday, Oct. 24. Bill is a graduate of OSU, and was a youth minister for 17 years, and area director for “Young Life” in Kentucky for eight years. He is an elder at Malibu Presbyterian Church, has starred in two motion pictures, and has four screenplays being considered for production. On Saturday evening he will speak, sing and present a drama followed by a question and answer period at the end. Sunday morning he will preach on being a faithful servant. St. Mary’s Guild Plans BenefitThe St. Mary’s Trinity Guild at St. Mary’s Catholic Church is planning a benefit sale on Fri. Oct. 29 and Sat., Oct. 30 at 121 West Central. The sale will run from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day with proceeds going to St. Mary’s School. The guild plans to have for sale sweepers, refrigerator, display signs, hardware, pictures, frames, yarn, material, trash compactor, piano, satellite dish, exercise equipment, ceramics, greenware, Christmas items, toys, bicycles, clothes and a lot of miscellaneous items. Everyone welcome to come and look and buy! St. Paul’s UMC Launches Finance KickoffThe annual finance campaign at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will begin with a fun event on Oct. 27, featuring entertainment by Ponca City’s own Country and Western Star, Les Gilliam, it was announced this week. There will be coffee and dessert starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and all will finish by 8 p.m. Norma Casad, Mark Southard, and Bill Thomason will serve as the steering committee for the drive. Emphasis will be on giving to handle budget needs. The Kickoff fun time will be followed by three dinners in which every member is encouraged to attend one. Dinner dates are Oct. 31 at noon, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. The pledge reception or dedication Sunday will be Nov. 21. Foursquare Gospel Plans Halloween AlternativeThe dramatic production “Hell of a Choice”, an alternative to Halloween, will be presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 through 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Foursquare Church in Lincoln Center, 700 West Broadway. The production, directed by Rick Sadox, will be repeated every 25 minutes during the evening. Boys and girls 11 years old and older may drop in anytime and bring your friends. For the younger boys and girls, ages 10 and under, a Journey Through the Bible will be shown during the same hours. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the evening. For more information, call 765-8924. St. John Baptist Sets Revival '99 To Focus Attention on God's FamilyOn Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 6:45 p.m. St. John Baptist Church will starts its three-day fall Revival ‘99. The theme focus will be on “God’s Family”. It is pointed out that God desires us to be family through the blood of Christ. The special challenge for the church is to spread the message of God’s love for the human race and His desire for all men to belong to His family. The focus of the revival meeting is on family, it was noted. The church, the body of Christ, must proclaim to the community the way to enter into God’s Family. Just as our faith in God’s family must be displayed through our home life. Society has created numerous “living arrangements” in the attempt to promote “personal rights”. However, our “personal rights” are found in our new relationship to Christ. This is the message that the Church of Christ must present to a world that lacks discernment. Speaker for the revival will be the Rev. Andrew A. Lott, III, native of Houston, Texas and currently the Assistant Pastor of New Bethel Baptist Worship Experience. The Rev. Mr. Lott graduated with honors from Prairie View A&M University with a BS in Industrial Technology. While in college he acknowledged his call to the ministry. In 1986 he was ordained at the Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Waterloo. His employment with Smith International, Inc. brought him to Ponca City. During that stay he became an associate minister at St. John Baptist and later transferred to Houston. The Rev. Mr. Lott’s marriage to Daryl Anderson of 20 years produced seven children. He gives thanks to God for keeping him and his family while he continues to study and share the word of God. The scripture, Ephesians 1:4-5 “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight...” (NIV), and the thought for the week is “God Chose Us” to be His family. 1st Lutheran To Focus on FamilyThe focus of both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services at First Lutheran Church on Sunday, Oct. 24 will be the Christian family. As God the Father has made Christians His own through the redemption won by the Savior Jesus Christ, they now submit themselves to Christ in love. Christ loved the Church so much He gave Himself for it. Today the Christian uses that example in the relations within the home and with others. The section from Ephesians that serves as the text for the sermon “Building Strong Families” is often called a Table of Domestic Duties. The anthem by the Senior Choir that underscores this theme is “A Christian Home.” The 6:30 p.m. evening service is now devoting the bible Study time to a discussion of the Commandments. This Sunday the group will study the Second Commandment. This is a very interesting and vital topic. All members and visitors are invited to join in this worship service. The Oct. 31 services at First Lutheran Church will be the exciting festival worship commemorating the Reformation. Special choirs and instrumental music will be included in those services. Join the members for this celebration. Bishop Here Sunday Morning For Confirmation at Grace ChurchSunday, Oct. 24, will be a special day at Grace Episcopal Church with the confirmation of four confirmands at the 10:30 morning worship service. A service of Holy Communion will also be held at 8 a.m., and Church School is scheduled for 9 a.m., according to the rector, the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong. The Rt. Rev. Robert Manning Moody, DD, Episcopal Bishop of Oklahoma, will be in Ponca City to celebrate the Eucharist, administer the Apostolic rite of Confirmation and preach, it was announced. Fr. Armstrong will present the following for confirmation: Sharon Abernathy, William “Bill” Clendenin, Zackery Robertson and Michelle Neely, and for reaffirmation, Georganne “Jan” Clendenin and George Tallchief. Consecrated Bishop Co-adjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma on Feb. 6, 1988, Moody became the fourth Diocesan Bishop on Jan. 6, 1989. He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Houston where he attended St. John’s School. He graduated from Rice University in 1962 and later attended the University of Texas School of Law. In 1966 he received his Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, was ordained deacon in June of 1966 and priest the following year. His first cure was as vicar of St. James Church, McGregor, Texas, during which time he also served as College Chaplain at Baylor University and as Priest-in-Charge of St. Matthias, both in Waco, Texas. Later he served as assistant in charge of Youth Ministry at the Church of St. John the Divine in Houston. In 1970 Bishop Moody became Rector of St. James Church in Riverton, Wyo. From 1975 until shortly before his consecration, he was rector of Grace Church in Alexandria, Va. While in Wyoming Bishop Moody served on the Diocesan Executive Council and the Ecclesiastical Court. In Virginia he was a member of the Liturgical Committee, the Diocesan Peace Commission, and the Standing Committee. A trustee of Virginia Theological Seminary, he has served as Regional Dean and on the Secretariat for Cursillo in Northern Virginia. He is married to Lance Baty Martin Moody, and they have four children. Following the confirmation service Sunday morning, a reception and lunch will be hosted in the Parish Hall. The choir will be under the direction of Linda Cowley with Velma Tapp at the pipe organ. A cordial invitation is extended to anyone interested in hearing Bishop Moody and participating in the Rite and Sacrament of Holy Confirmation at Grace Church Sunday morning, Fr. Armstrong said. Local Catholics Plan Participation in Quest 2000Archbishop Beltran is asking Catholics in the Archdiocese of Western Oklahoma to participate in Quest 2000-Ministry, Mission, Millennium. Quest 2000 is a three-part planning process that includes a parish self-study, a survey of membership views, and a self-study of the curia, or diocese. This process should allow all Catholics to provide input that may well affect not only their own parishes but what the Catholic Church in Oklahoma will look like, act like and operate like well into the next century. Describing the program, Jim Weinmann, director of the office of Pastoral Planning for the Archdiocese said, “The focus here is ministry and how well are we ministering as a church, how well are we carrying out the mission of the church, and how well are you and I responding to our baptismal call.” These are the challenges that face the Catholic Church as this century ends, and the new millennium begins. Through the parish self-study, led by a planning team, and membership surveys, Catholics will have a chance to celebrate the good things they are doing and to make a commitment to work on the things that need working on. At St. Mary’s Parish, the Pastoral Planning Team consists of the following members: Audrey Allen, chairperson; Chayo Cobb, Dan Hogan, Carol Jeffries, Eileen Mackey, Pat Morris, Elizabeth Nickles, Jean O’Meilia, Evelyn Otto, Dick Robinson, Jerry Rutherford, Bill Schula, and Cheryl Self. These parishioners will guide St. Mary’s in the process of self-discovery. Using a Model Parish Document, the team will assess the various ministries, services and features of St. Mary’s against an assembly of qualities deemed ideal in an American parish. After the team completes the parish self-study, it will be compared with the results of the membership view survey that every member will fill out this month. Then next spring, parish meetings will be held to discuss the results and plan what action will be taken for this parish. Archbishop Eusebius Beltran writes, “The Catholic Church is an institutional as well as a spiritual entity. For the Church to be effective, we must prepare, plan and evaluate the ministry and programs we sponsor. Quest 2000 is a tremendous opportunity for the Church of this archdiocese and indeed for every Catholic person of the archdiocese.” Al Brumley In Concert HereAl Brumley Jr., dedicated to preserving the famous gospel songs written by his late father, Albert Brumley Sr., a legendary gospel singer/songwriter, will be in Ponca City on Sunday, Oct. 24 for two appearances. He will be at Sunset Baptist Church, 1000 North Ash, during the 10:40 a.m. Worship Service, and at Faith Tabernacle, 501 South Fifth at 6 p.m. Carrying on a family tradition, Albert E. Brumley Jr. is dedicated to preserving the famous gospel songs written by his late father. Through personal appearances and recordings, Albert, Jr. is bringing to the forefront such Brumley favorites as "I'll Fly Away,” “Turn Your Radio On,” and “I Will Meet You in The Morning.” He grew up in the music business that his father operated in the Missouri Ozarks, Albert Jr. like his father, proved to be a music “natural.” He is hard at work bringing back the Brumley songs. A spokesperson for Faith Tabernacle advises no admission charge will be made for the Sunday evening performance and a nursery for three-year-olds and younger will be provided. Ponca Citians are urged to attend these services as Albert Brumley Jr. sings the music of his earthly father and the music of his Heavenly Father. Crestview Baptists to Host Keim For Revival Services Next WeekBuddy Keim is a preacher and Biblical Illustrator who brings about a unique difference when the drawing board becomes the pulpit. His sermons come alive with color and lights. He will be coming to Crestview Baptist Church for services Monday through Saturday. Buddy has been in the ministry for 53 years, and in evangelism for 25. His ministry has taken him to sixteen states, and to several foreign countries. He will be sharing his unique ministry with the folks at Crestview Baptist at 3228 Indian Hills Road, four miles east of the new river bridge on U.S. 60 this next week. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each evening Monday through Saturday, then Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. and the concluding service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Dinner will be served at the conclusion of that service, it was announced, and everyone who attends the service is invited to have dinner. The folks at Crestview Baptist are excited about what God is doing in the churches in and around Ponca City, and want to be a part of that ministry. They are inviting Ponca Citians, not presently involved in an evangelistic Fellowship somewhere locally, to visit them during this week of special services at Crestview Baptist. If transportation is needed, please call 765-6730 or 762-7817. 1st Methodists Hosting Bill McGeeThe evangelism committee of First United Methodist Church will be hosting Bill McGee Saturday evening, Oct. 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. A dessert buffet is being planned to follow his presentation. A dynamic and entertaining speaker, McGee will also lead worship time on Sunday, Oct. 24 at the church. A graduate of OSU, McGee is a former youth minister for seven years, and area director for “Young Life” in Kentucky for eight years. He now resides in California and works as a business manager for music producer David Foster and his wife. He currently has four screenplays being considered for production. McGee has also starred in two motion pictures, “Not Quite an Angel” and “Evasive Action.” Saturday evening he will lead a spiritual growth seminar and Sunday morning he will preach on being a faithful servant. Those in the community who wish to hear McGee are cordially invited to join the folks at First United Methodist for the service. PCC Youth Will Bake Cookies As Service ProjectThe All Youth Fellowship at Pioneer Christian Church will be baking and decorating cookies as a service project this coming Wednesday evening, Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cookies will then be taken to The Mission in Ponca City. Children from preschool on up are participating. All area youth are invited to join in the fun while learning to serve the Lord at the same time! The youth of Pioneer Christian also remind area youth and their families of the “Salvation Celebration” to be held Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. This is an alternative to a Halloween party. Theme is “Noah’s Ark” with games, goodies, and candy prizes. Noah will also be making an appearance. All are invited! Pioneer Christian Church is located at 1701 East Hubbard Road in Ponca City. If you would like a ride or need more information, please call the church office at 762-8858. SPORTSK-State Doesn’t Care Who Quarterbacks K-State Doesn’t Care Who QuarterbacksBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer STILLWATER (AP) — Who will play quarterback for Oklahoma State on Saturday when No. 7 Kansas State comes to visit? Who cares, says Kansas State coach Bill Snyder. ‘‘We would prepare exactly the same way,’’ Snyder said, regardless of whether Tony Lindsay is back in the lineup or B.J. Tiger continues as the sub. ‘‘From what I’ve seen, the system stays intact pretty much throughout.’’ Lindsay has been out since injuring a knee in the opener Sept. 4. Tiger has gotten most of the playing time since then, and is coming off his best performance of the season in a 41-21 victory over Texas Tech two weeks ago. Coach Bob Simmons said that if Lindsay is cleared to return, then he will be part of the game plan. But he also said that if he knew Lindsay’s status, he wouldn’t tell. Snyder said he doesn’t see much of a difference between the two. ‘‘Both are very, very fine athletes. Both throw the ball well. Both have guided their offenses in a very fine manner,’’ Synder said. And besides, the way Kansas State’s defense has been playing, it might not matter. The Wildcats (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) have been very impressive since rallying from a 28-7 halftime deficit to beat Iowa State four games ago. They followed that with a 35-17 victory at Texas, when they came up with six turnovers, then thumped Kansas 50-9 and Utah State 40-0. Simmons credits the job done by new defensive coordinator Phil Bennett. ‘‘I think what he has brought a little bit to the table is more of a blitz package and more of a gambling style of defense,’’ said Simmons, himself a former defensive coordinator. ‘‘He’s added that to it, without changing their defense. ‘‘He didn’t go in and completely overhaul their defense ... which I thought was very smart on his part, to go in there and adapt to the kids and give them a couple wrinkles.’’ There are a few questions about Oklahoma State (3-2, 1-1). One is whether the Cowboys will continue to mix things up on offense as they did against Texas Tech. Another is whether they can make enough stops on third down to stay in the game. Last year in Manhattan, Michael Bishop completed only eight passes but they covered 287 yards and three went for touchdowns. The Wildcats’ seven third-down conversions went for 280 yards. ‘‘It was embarrassing and frustrating,’’ linebacker Kenyatta Wright said. ‘‘We were in it, but third downs just really killed us last year. We’ve got to make up for the mistakes we had last year and don’t let them get big plays.’’ Bishop is no longer around, but Simmons said he hopes the lessons learned from that game will be fresh in his players’ minds Saturday. ‘‘Third and six, third and eight, third down period was a nightmare for us,’’ he said. ‘‘We’re going to try to rectify that. I would hope that we would execute and tackle better. If we do that, I think our defense can get themselves off the field.’’ So Far, Aggies Have Sooners’ NumberBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer NORMAN (AP) — If recent history is any indication, then Texas A&M coach R.C. Slocum can already start thinking about how it feels to be a 100-game winner. Slocum’s Aggies have dominated Oklahoma, the team they meet Saturday night. They have won the past four games by a combined score of 149-37, and the two most-recent meetings have been particularly one-sided — 29-0 and 51-7. But Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops says history is just that. ‘‘I look at the scores and I look at the tapes, so I realize that,’’ he said of A&M’s recent maulings. ‘‘But I realize that has no bearing on what we’re doing right now.’’ The Sooners (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) do appear to be much more capable of giving A&M a good fight. Unlike recent years, when Oklahoma’s offense was among the worst in the conference, the Sooners this year have moved the ball against everyone and are averaging 38 points per game. The players say they’re also in a better frame of mind, despite two straight disappointing losses, to Notre Dame and Texas. ‘‘We’ve always played them later on in the season, and to that point we knew we weren’t doing that great and the confidence level was down,’’ said offensive guard Bubba Burcham. ‘‘Right now I believe we have a real good confidence level in how we’ve been playing, and I think that has a huge effect on how we play and how it’s going to affect the outcome of the game.’’ Slocum, seeking to become the eighth college coach to win 100 games in their 11th season, seems sold on Oklahoma’s improvement. ‘‘They could easily be undefeated right now,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s one that we’ll need to be ready to play. We’ll need to play our best to win this game or have a chance to win it.’’ The Aggies (5-1, 2-1) have won their past two games impressively, since an upset loss to Texas Tech. Last week against Kansas, Randy McCown threw for a career-high 362 yards and A&M had 522 as a team. The Aggies are going about things a little differently this year on offense, with more yards through the air than on the ground. McCown has thrown for more than 1,500 yards with nine touchdowns, while leading rusher Ja’Mar Toombs is averaging only 43 yards per game. ‘‘They’ve had a bunch of big plays throwing the football,’’ Stoops said. ‘‘They’ve got big-play guys. McCown does a nice job getting it to them and they go after the big plays.’’ Saturday’s game is the start of a crucial stretch for both teams. Five of the six teams in the Big 12 South Division have one loss. ‘‘This is one of those where you either take a step forward or you take a big step backward,’’ Slocum said. ‘‘I think most teams reach a point where they step it up and they’re in the conference race and things are really excited, or you take a step backward and you’re scrambling the rest of the season.’’ Stoops said he feels it’s a must-win game for both teams. ‘‘I think any southern division game is pretty much a must win once you’ve had one loss, if you’re going to compete for it (the title),’’ he said. Good Effort Not EnoughBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor SAND SPRINGS — If you forget the score, it was probably one of the Wildcats’ best efforts of the season — especially on defense. But the score is what will go down in the record books. The 26-0 loss to Sand Springs dropped the Poncans to 1-7 on the season and marked the fourth time this season — third in a row — the Wildcats have failed to score. But it could have been worse. Ponca City stopped Sand Springs twice inside the “Red Zone” in the first half and held the Sandites to just three first downs in the second half. But it was big plays and poor field position that did the Wildcats in. Of the four Sand Springs scoring drives, two were under 25 yards long, one was 41 and one 57. Sand Springs managed 122 hard-earned yards on the ground, but wound up with 206 yards passing on 13-of-24 attempts. Meanwhile, the Sandites smothered the Po-Hi offense, allowing the Cats 30 yards rushing and 53 passing. The Poncans had three first downs, all in the second half. The Wildcats stopped the Sandites’ opening drive at the Ponca City 15. A booming 41-yard punt by Brett Skaggs appeared the get the Poncans out of the shadow of the goal post. Unfortunately, Sand Spring speedster Terry Grayson returned the punt 40 yards to set the Sandites up at the Ponca City 20. Four plays later tailback Mike Bower broken into the end zone from a yard out. The next time the Sandites set up shop, it was at the Ponca City 41. After a sea a flags slowed play for a while, Sand Springs converted on a third down-and-29 when quarterback Ryan Summers found tight end Josh Pritchard over the middle for a 38-yard touchdown. Sand Springs had to start at its own 14 the next time around and a 9-play drive died at the Ponca City 32 when Kyle Henderson — who had an outstanding night on defense — broke up a fourth-down pass in the end zone. That was one of the better field positions for the Cats in the first half and they tried to go for a fake punt on fourth-and-three at their own 39. But the plan went astray from the very first as the Poncans got off a bad snap and David Jump was dragged down by the Sand Springs rush at the 32. The Sandites used that to good advantage, scoring in three plays as 6-3, 212 fullback Brandon Hill rumbled 22 yards for a 20-0 Sand Springs lead. The Sandites tried to up the margin in the final minutes of the first with a six-play drive to the Wildcat 5. A holding penalty — one of 12 flags thrown against Sand Springs — moved the ball back to the 15 and a completed pass was brought up short as the buzzard sounded. The final Sand Springs score came with 3:51 remaining in the third quarter as Hill broke through again on a 23-yard TD run to cap an 8-play, 57-yard drive. After that drive, the Wildcat defense held Sand Springs to three-and-out for the rest of the game. The Poncans got their only real chance to get on the scoreboard in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. Quarterback Henderson scrambled away from the Sand Spring rush and launched a 35-yard pass to Scott Steichen, who made a leaping grab at the Sand Springs 10. But the Sandites stiffened there and the Poncans’ last chance fizzled on a fourth-down pass that fell just out of reach in the end zone. The Wildcats will have one extra day to prepare for their final home game of the season next Friday against Sapulpa. Sand Springs 26. Ponca City 0 Ponca City 0 0 0 0 — 0 Sand Springs 6 14 6 0 — 26 Scoring Sand Springs — Bowers, 1 run; kick failed Sand Springs — Pritchard, 38 pass from Summers; Walker kick Sand Springs — Hill, 22 run; Walker kick Sand Springs — Hill. 23 run; pass failed Indiviudual Statistics Rushing Ponca City — Johnson 13-25, Young 3-10, Littleton 1-3, Henderson 4-0, Goddard 2-(-3), Potter 1-(-5). Sand Springs Bowers 19-82, Hill 3-35, Reed 1-11, Kelly 6-4, Summers 4-(-10) Passing Ponca City — 5-160 53, Potter 0-2-1, Sand Springs — Summers 13-24-0 206 Receiving Ponca City — Steichen 2-36, Sharon 2-11, Oswalt 1-6 Statistics PC SS First Downs 3 14 Rushes, yards 30 122 Passing yards 53 206 Comp-attempts 5-18-1 13-24-0 Punts-Avg 8-32 3-46 Fumbles-lost 0 0 Penalties-yards 3-30 12-105 Most Area Teams WinIt was a good night for most area teams Thursday. Tonkawa (7-0, 8-0) 48, Wellston 0 The Buccaneers officially wrapped up the District A-5 title — again. They get a week off this week before finishing up the regular season against area rival Woodland. Morrison (6-0, 8-0) 52, Alex 20 The Wildcats took one more step toward the District C-3 crown behind a three touchdown performance by Clark Shouse. It was a battle for a half as the two teams traded touchdowns early. Morrison clung to a 22-20 halftime advantage but dominated the second half. Shouse’s TDs came on a 21-yard pass from David Spears along with runs of 20 and 48 yards. Josh Hicks scored twice for Morrison on a 61-yard run in the first quarter and an 89-yard kickoff return in the second period. Newkirk (3-2, 5-3) 41, Metro Christian 13 Sam Free and Jay Dobson each scored twice as the Tigers kept their playoff bid alive. Free ran for 198 yards, scoring on runs of 4 and 13 yards. Dobson, who has TD runs of 8 and 41 yards, gained 86 yards on the night. Cornerback Nathan Klein added a 35-yard interception for a touchdown and James Mowdy scored from 30-yards out. Pawnee (3-2, 4-4) 31, Chelsea 6 The Bears kept pace with Newkirk in the district race as Michael Dennis scored twice on runs of 1 and 3 yards. Jeremy Bruns added a 7-yard TD. The Bears and Tigers clash in a game that may determine the final District 2A-5 playoff spot in Pawnee Friday. Deer Creek-Lamont (2-2, 4-4) 40, Shidler 14 The Eagles reached the magic .500 mark in their quest for their first trip to the playoffs in six years. In other area results Blackwell (1-4, 2-6) 35, Cushing 28 Barnsdall 43, Woodland (3-3, 3-5) 0 How They FaredOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Here is how teams in the Oklahoma Associated Press high school football poll fared during Week 8: Class 6A1. Tulsa Union def. Sapulpa, 28-11 2. Jenks def. Tahlequah, 62-15 3. Lawton def. Westmoore, 26-14 4. Broken Arrow def. Tulsa Memorial, 51-14 5. Moore at Putnam City 6. Westmoore lost to Lawton, 26-14 7. Stillwater lost to Owasso, 49-42 8. Owasso def. Stillwater, 49-42 9. Tahlequah lost to Jenks, 62-15 10. (tie) Yukon def. Edmond North, 28-6 (tie) Putnam City North def. Midwest City, 44-28 (tie) Del City def. Putnam City West, 25-15 Class 5A1. Ada vs. Tulsa Edison 2. El Reno def. U.S. Grant, 33-6 3. Ardmore at Altus 4. Carl Albert def. John Marshall, 26-7 5. Tulsa East Central lost to Claremore, 35-19 6. Claremore def. Tulsa East Central, 35-19 (tie) Bishop Kelley vs. Tulsa Central (tie) John Marshall lost to Carl Albert, 26-7 9. Duncan vs. Chickasha 10. Altus vs. Ardmore Class 4A1. Clinton vs. Weatherford 2. Weatherford at Clinton 3. (tie) Elk City def. Harrah, 35-13 (tie) Fort Gibson at Locust Grove (Thurs.) 5. Poteau def. Hugo, 31-7 6. Star Spencer def. Mannford, 31-7 7. Glenpool at OC McGuinness 8. Mannford lost to Star Spencer, 31-7 9. Skiatook at Coweta 10. Coweta vs. Skiatook Class 3A1. Bristow def. Spiro, 34-14 2. Purcell lost to Holdenville, 43-7 3. Cascia Hall def. Berryhill, 49-0 4. Deer Creek def. Marlow, 28-0 5. Holdenville def. Purcell, 43-7 6. Pawhuska at Dewey (Thurs.) 7. Tuttle def. Kingfisher, 49-13 8. Oologah def. Vinita, 40-22 9. Berryhill lost to Cascia Hall, 49-0 10. Collinsville at Claremore Sequoyah Class 2A1. Heritage Hall vs. Fairview 2. Plainview at Dickson 3. Nowata def. Hominy, 43-24 4. Davis def. Healdton, 56-6 5. Bethany def. Konawa, 35-22 6. Haskell def. Vian, 45-8 7. Prague lost to Wewoka, 30-21 8. Warner lost to Salina, 20-14 9. Frederick at Elgin 10. (tie) OC Millwood vs. Hennessey (Thurs.) (tie) Fairview at Heritage Hall Class A1. Thomas def. Hinton, 27-9 2. Turpin vs. Laverne 3. Tonkawa def. Wellston, 48-0 4. Apache def. Sayre, 51-0 5. Rush Springs vs. Cordell 6. Velma-Alma def. Wilson, 43-0 7. Commerce def. Picher, 27-6 8. Panama def. Liberty, 53-0 9. Hinton lost to Thomas, 27-9 10. Picher lost to Commerce, 27-6 Class B1. Pioneer def. Pond Creek-Hunter, 46-14 2. Morrison def. Alex, 52-20 3. Oklahoma Christian def. Weleetka, 33-14 4. Prue def. Foyil, 28-19 5. Foyil lost to Prue, 28-19 Class C1. Medford at Kremlin-Hillsdale 2. Balko def. Forgan, 45-14 3. Corn Bible def. Lone Wolf, 46-0 4. Webbers Falls def. White Oak, 54-28 5. Wakita def. Ringwood, 32-0
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