From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday,
September 24, 1997
LOCAL
Oh, Deer Me!
Kentucky Chain Buys NewsPress
New Leg Vein Laser Treatment Becomes Available in Blackwell
Flea Bath, Dog Dip Scheduled Here Sunday
Several Inmates Sentenced From County Seek Paroles
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Awards Presented Here
Legion Members Will Discuss Possible Outpatient Clinic Here
Breakfast of Champs Features New CEO
'Hank the Cowdog' Tickets Available
Absentee Ballots On School Bond Election Available
Music Club Entertains Heritage Day Visitors
Supported Parent's Worst Fear Comes From Death of Supporter
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
Girl Scout Services Benefit Community
Nationally-Known Indian Storyteller Here Thursday
Lupus Families Sought by OKC Med Foundation
Ponca Tribe Seeks New Ways to Progress
Jodie Frazier Wins State Honor DA's Victims Advocate Named Best of '97-'98
Local Dance Troupe Takes First Place
Lowe's Rallies For Blood Drive
State 4-H'ers Eye National Week
Area Calendar
DEATHS
Albert August Lambring
Paul E. Griffin
Obituaries
Jim A. Kincaid
Funerals
Jean L. Linstead
Linda L. Rouse
Jean S. Wilderson
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Wilsons Celebrate 60 Years
'Aromatherapy' Eta Delta Topic
Little News
Book Club Hears Family Stories
School Reunion For Longwood
Happy Hilltop Members Meet
Eta Zeta Names Oktoberfest Plans
SPORTS
Lady Cats Want Rain To Quit
Wildcats Pride Redleaf Wants Shot at Holliday
Regional Pairings
Sports Notes
Jr. Hi Tennis
Final Course Set
Hiring Exam
Yes dear, those are deer! Two white tails must have taken a wrong turn at a "deer crossing" in the 1500 block of El Camino Street as they look for a way back to the woods. (News Photo by Patti Pfeiffer)
STILLWATER (AP) - Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. of Lexington, Ky., has purchased the Stillwater NewsPress.
Community President Ralph Martin and NewsPress co-publishers L.F. ''Chub'' Bellatti and J.R. ''Jim'' Bellatti announced the acquisition Tuesday. No terms were disclosed.
Martin said the NewsPress is a ''real gem of an addition for us.''
Community has purchased 42 newspapers in nine states this year. In Oklahoma, it has papers in McAlester, Sapulpa, Antlers and Hartshorne.
Martin said the company also is in negotiations with other state properties.
Michael Kellogg, advertising director for the Greater Niagara (N.Y.) Newspapers, has been named publisher.
He is a graduate of New Mexico State University. He worked as display advertising manager for the Muskogee Phoenix for four years.
Dr. Stephen M. Bush of Blackwell has introduced a new laser technology called StarPulse to Northern Oklahoma. This technology is effective in treating leg veins in addition to minimizing the side effects inherent in other laser leg vein treatments, Dr. Bush says.
Patients with spider-like veins on their legs, face, neck and back have been treated. "Early results in virtually all cases were dramatic." he points out.
"In almost every situation, the veins were virtually erased or very significantly improved. Histological data suggests that small veins treated with StarPulse were selectively fibrosed without affecting adjacent tissue or collagen."
"StarPulse," Dr. Bush continues, "significantly reduces the side effects and cosmetic damage associated with other available laser vein treatment."
According to Dr. Bush, in many cases, StarPulse laser treatment appears to be an effective, comfortable alternative or adjunct to injection sclerotherapy. With StarPulse, leg veins normally can be treated in just one or two sessions.
"StarPulse technology allows physicians to deliver fully variable bursts of laser energy at pulse widths in the 1 to 50 millisecond range. This allows precise matching of the laser's pulse width with the thermal relaxation times of various vascular lesions. The thermal relaxation time is a measure of the veins ability to transfer heat produced by the absorption of the laser energy by the red blood cells. The capability of matching thermal relaxation times with target tissue is a significant technological breakthrough.
"Thermal relaxation times are critically important in dermatological procedures," Dr. Bush points out. "If laser energy is applied too slowly, adjacent tissue areas can be damaged and scarring can occur by excessive heat transfer. If laser energy is applied too fast, blood vessels can literally explode causing severe bruising of the skin. The former occurs when argon lasers are used, the latter is what often occurs when pulse dye lasers are used."
StarPulse generates pulse widths between those of pulsed dye lasers and argon lasers, in the 1 to 50 millisecond range. Within this range, the pulse widths created by StarPulse are long enough to prevent bruising and short enough to prevent scarring.
"No other laser system is able to operate in the 1 to 50 millisecond range, considered by leading dermatologists to be the ideal treatment range."
"Unsightly spider veins on the legs occur in 30 to 40 percent of women and 5 to 15 percent of men in the United States," Dr. Bush pointed out. Women on systemic estrogen therapy or oral contraceptives are twice as likely to develop leg veins than those who are not, and they frequently appear after pregnancy.
The StarPulse laser is also effective in other dermatological conditions and can be effectively used to remove sun spots (actinic keratosis), age spots (seborrheic keratosis), skin tags, freckles, warts and tattoos which don't contain yellow or green. The smart scanner delivery attachment is also available at Dr. Bush's office. This device delivers precise measured laser pulses over larger surfaces to treat pigmented birth marks, cafe au lait spots and benign vascular lesions
Dr. Bush is also certified to use the 3-M AGEE carpal tunnel endoscope available at Blackwell Regional Hospital. This scope allows the division of the transverse carpal ligament and release of pressure in the carpal tunnel without painful scarring in the palm of the hand. Patients have less pain after surgery and return to work earlier.
Free consultations at Dr. Bush's office can be arranged by calling 405-363-0052. The address is 1009 West Ferguson in Blackwell. Free consultations are also available in Newkirk on Tuesday and Thursday at the Honick Family Care Center, 601A W. South Street, 405-362-2555.
Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City will be holding a flea bath and dip for dogs from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer Motor Bank for $5 per dog.
The club, which bathed and dipped 71 dogs during its Sept. 7 session, provides the sessions as an inexpensive opportunity for the public to protect dogs from the discomfort and possible illnesses associated with fleas and ticks.
To protect the dog as much as possible during the bath and dip, cotton is placed in the dog's ears and eyedrops are put in its eyes. The dogs are first shampooed and rinsed and then dipped. The shampooing procedure thoroughly wets the dog's coat and allows the dip solution to penetrate to the skin and offer more protection against fleas and ticks.
Part of the Kay-9 Dog Training Club's objective is to promote responsible ownership and encourage proper care toward dogs. So the club sponsors such activities as dog obedience classes in the spring and fall, therapy dog training, and canine good citizen testing.
The club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Ponca City Library, and the public is welcome.
People wanting more information about the dog bath or the club can call 765-7227 or 762-7360.
LEXINGTON - Several Oklahoma inmates will be considered next month for parole by the State of Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board.
Cases are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Oct. 14, at the OK Five Chickasaw Telecom Office, No. 5 North McCormick Avenue in Oklahoma City. The Tuesday meeting will continue at 2 p.m. at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in Oklahoma City. Remaining meetings there will begin at 7:30 a.m. each day from Oct. 15, through Oct. 17.
Comments concerning any inmate on the docket must be submitted in writing and be received by the Pardon and Parole Board at 4040 North Lincoln, Suite 219, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73105-5221 no later than Oct. 7.
The following inmates sentenced from the District Courts of Kay County are scheduled on the regular parole docket:
Tonda D. Anderson, incarcerated since June 1997 and serving a three-year sentence on a charge of drunken driving.
William J. Barton, incarcerated since April 1997 and serving an eight-year sentence on a charge of obtaining merchandise by false pretenses.
Ronald R. Harris, incarcerated since July 1988 and serving a 30-year sentence on a charge of first degree manslaughter.
Melvin Hyde, Jr., incarcerated since September 1995 and serving a 15-year sentence with 10 years suspended on a charge of second-degree rape.
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) President Bob Patterson was in town Monday to present awards to several city departments, employees and a local business.
The awards were announced during the seventh annual Keep Oklahoma Beautiful awards banquet in June and were locally presented to the recipients at the City Commission meeting Monday night.
"Sixteen percent of the total KOB award winners were from Ponca City," Patterson said during the presentation at the commission meeting. Also present were several other officers of KOB.
Among the local recipients were Ponca City Iron & Metal who was first place winner in the business category for environmental improvement.
The City of Ponca City was awarded two awards. Ponca City Solid Waste won the award in the government category for education and promotion and the Ponca City Parks Department won an honorable mention award for beautification and landscaping.
First place winner in the individual achievement category for education and promotion was awarded to Ponca City Recycling Center Coordinator John Meadows. Meadows is credited with creating the Ponca City Recycling Center. "John's brand of dedication and commitment just can't go unnoticed," Larry Pierce of KOB said during the presentation.
The prospect of locating a Veteran's Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Ponca City will be discussed at a meeting set at the American Legion for 6:45 p.m., Thursday, according to Commander Chuck Gregg.
Gregg said this would be beneficial to veterans of the area and their families as they would not have to drive long distances for treatment. The veterans out patient clinic is expected to be established in Ponca City sometime in the first part of 1998.
The Ponca City clinic would be one of 39 that is expected to be established in the near future by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Washington D.C.
This expansion would bring to more than 100 the total number of CBOCs nationwide approved for development in the last two years. The clinics will assist VA in transition from a hospital-based system of care to a more efficient health-care system rooted in primary and ambulatory care.
Under Secretary for Health Dr. Kenneth W. Kizer, said "Establishing these sites is critical to meeting the needs of veterans who because of their geographic location or medical condition are unable to travel to a VA Medical Center or other existing VA clinic."
The Veterans Administration CBOCs include clinics in fixed or mobile locations, VA funded clinics in Department of Defense or private health-care facilities or contractual arrangements with private health-care providers.
Kizer added, "We hope to establish 100 to 200 community-based outpatient clinics in the next 18 to 24 months.
The CBOCs have been established with existing resources. Savings resulting from parent facility efforts to find ways to do existing work more efficiently are being used to fund and staff the clinics. These new clinics are beneficial to both veteran and VA. For veterans, according to the news release, it shortens hospital stays, reduces travel distances, and shortens waiting times for follow-up care and more timely attention to medical problems may result.
For VA, reduced contract care, shortened waiting times at medical center clinics by redirecting patients to CBOCs and reduced need for home health services could result. They are also expected to improve liaison with community agencies.
The Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996 broadens VA's contracting authority to enable the department to enter into contract with non-VA health-care providers. This authority is being used to develop the CBOCs.
The VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City, which released the information, is a member of the Oklahoma Health Center.
Also at the meeting at the Legion, 407 West South Avenue, an update on veterans benefits will be given by Don Haden of the Veterans Administration.
The regular Thursday night meeting will follow. All interested veterans are encouraged to attend.
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast of Champions, slated for Oct. 2 at Pioneer Technology Center features Jan Jarrett the new Chamber president/CEO as the speaker.
"Customer Service Moments of Truth," will be Jarrett's topic. The event will be at Pioneer Technology Center with breakfast being served starting at 7:15 a.m., and the program to follow at 7:30 a.m.
Admission is $5 and includes Quiche, fruit, cinnamon rolls, juice and coffee. Attendance is limited and reservations are required and will be taken on a first come first serve basis. For reservations call 765-4400.
When John Erickson, the man behind "Hank the Cowdog" comes to town next month, Brace Books & More will play host to more than 1,400 elementary school children who will gather at the Hutchins Memorial for an hour of Hank stories and songs, good humor and banjo playing.
When the Brace's learned that Erickson was coming to visit their bookstore, and that he is willing to perform for large groups, they decided to find a larger facility and invite the elementary schools to bring as many children as they wanted. When the numbers came back, a whopping 1,400, they rented Ponca City's biggest - the Hutchins Memorial - and decided to issue an open invitation to the community as well.
The performance begins at 9 a.m. on Oct. 13. Word has it Erickson will tell a few Hank stories, sing a few Hank songs, accompanying himself on the banjo, and answer questions from the audience, before moving on to Stillwater for another performance.
Although some adults have never heard of the fictional canine named "Hank the Cowdog", many of Erickson's most devoted fans are in the over 30 crowd. With cowdog smarts and a hero's heart, Hank defends the ranch against all kinds of cats, critters, and coyotes while solving puzzling mysteries.
This series of books and tapes is in more than 10,000 school libraries across the country; has sold more than two million copies; is a Book-of-the-Month Club selection; is the winner of the 1993 Audio for Outstanding Children's Series from the Audio Publishers' Association; and, is a 1996 Listen-Up Award winner for Best Humor from Publishers Weekly.
USA Today says Hank is "the best family entertainment in years," and Publishers Weekly calls the series a "grassroots publishing phenomena." Hero, philosopher, and Head of Ranch Security - Hank is the creation of real life cowboy John Erickson.
Erickson has written 29 books featuring this adorably pretentious, frequently fumbling cowdog, whom the author modeled "after a dog I knew on a ranch in Oklahoma. An Australian shepherd who was always in the way, in trouble, smelled bad and just a dumb, disgusting dog - but he had a good heart."
Erickson prides himself on writing books that appeal to parents as well as children, and that families can enjoy together. "Dogs to me are universally funny," he said. "It's a language everybody speaks. Everybody who has a dog has sat around and laughed at the funny things they do."
For example, Hank loves to bark and holler at cats. "It's one of the pure joys of being a dog," says Hank, "it's where we discover the true meaning of dogness."
"I speak many languages, you see", Hank tells Mary D in one classic example, "including French, Italian, Thousand Island and Ranch, so I have many ways of saying goodbye."
"It's the children who have made Erickson the popular author he is today," said Jean Brace, "This series of books is one of the all-time most popular series for children we have ever carried in our store. That's why we chose this method (the free concert) to connect as many children as possible with this author. The publisher, Gulf Publishing Company of Houston, Texas, was amazed when they heard that we are expecting an audience of more than 1,400 people."
Each of the 29 adventures is available in paperback, hardcover and audio cassette. In addition, there are three audio cassettes featuring only the songs of Hank the Cowdog. All the books and tapes are currently available at Brace Books & More.
Although admission is free, tickets are required, and are available at Brace Books & More. School children who are attending the concert with their teachers do not need individual tickets.
Voters in Kay County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the Oct. 14 school bond special election in Ponca City should apply now, said county election board secretary Carol Stafford in Newkirk.
Stafford said any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he or she is eligible to vote, regardless of the reason.
But she urged voters who want to vote by absentee ballot to apply early. Deadline for absentee ballot applications is Oct. 8, and forms are available at the county election board office in the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk.
Special absentee arrangements can be made for physically incapacitated voters and their caregivers, as well as those confined to nursing homes and those military personnel serving overseas.
Persons wanting details can call Stafford's office at 405-362-2130.
Guests at the Heritage Day Celebration at the Ponca City Cultural Center were entertained throughout the day Saturday by several members of the Ponca City Music Club. Many guests sat through several artists enjoying the early-day musical selections.
The group played selections from old time favorites such as "Glow Worm" by Paul Lineke, "All Dance" by Brown and some Scott Joplin ragtime like "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer," to several exciting and inspirational classical pieces. The group performed from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Participants from the Ponca City Music Club, who entertained the hundreds of guests were Alice Crowder, Cornelia Timberlake, Marge Howard, Annette Williams, Rhoda Young, Kay Anthony, Deena Neely, Liz Bajork, Roberta Motz, Frances Thompson, Carolyn Hook, and Elma Robson.
Other activities for the day included Croquet lessons on the front lawn, tours of the three museums inside the Cultural Center, Music on the Terrace by Dr. Sally Downey, Leslie Rardin and several high school vocalists, music by the Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, horse drawn carriage rides, a quilting demonstration, and a rope making demonstration.
Also On the porch, artist Robert Hardee was seen autographing prints of his painting of the Cultural Center; genealogy information, and a style show of vintage clothing modeled by local ladies and students, were inside, while exhibits of 1920s cars, a Model-T Ford Truck and covered wagons were on the lawn. Guests also enjoyed an old-fashioned serving of ice cream and apple pie in the Cultural Center dining room.
All activities were sponsored by Friends of The Cultural Center Museum Foundation Inc.
By Ron Janzen
Field Office Manager
A parent's worst fear is the death of a child. And, what if the deceased child was an adult who was supporting his/her parent? What will the parent do then? For some parents, Social Security is the answer.
If you are age 62 or older and your deceased child worked and supported you, and you're not receiving Social Security benefits, you may be able to get Social Security survivors benefits as the dependent parent of the deceased child.
Here's a list of requirements you need to know for entitlement to parent's benefits:
- You must be age 62 or older.
- You, the parent, must prove that you were receiving at least one-half of your support from the deceased worker.
- You do not remarry after your child's death.
- You must file proof of support within two years after the month in which the worker filed an application for a period of disability, or the date of the worker's death.
- You are not entitled to retirement insurance benefits which are equal to or higher than the parent's benefit.
To be considered a parent of the worker, you must be the natural parent of the worker, or the stepparent of the worker by a marriage entered into before the worker attained age 16, or an adopting parent who legally adopted the worker before the worker attained age 16.
This information is not intended to cover all provisions of the law governing parents' benefits. For more specific information about survivors and parents benefits, contact a Social Security office by calling 1-800-772-1213, or ask for our booklets, "Survivors Benefits, " and "Understanding The Benefits."
To access Social Security information on the Internet, type http://www.ssa.gov.
The testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer.
The test is scheduled throughout the year.
Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations.
Editor's Note: This is one in a series of articles describing the services provided to the community of Ponca City by United Way's 17 member agencies.
Every girl dreams of getting dressed up and going to her first formal dance. This dream came true for nearly 100 Girl Scouts this past March at the "Girl Scout Gala Father/Daughter Dance."
"It was an awesome experience to see so many fathers who wanted to be a part of their daughter's lives. When I walked into the ballroom and saw every single father dancing with his daughter, it was a sight I will never forget," stated Kim Lynch of the Girl Scout program.
Although the Girl Scout program encompasses fun events like the Girl Scout Gala, it is much more. It is learning valuable life skills for the future; from career options - to fixing a car - to saving a life. However, sometimes the most valuable lesson to be taught is realizing everyone is unique in their own way and that is a trait to be respected and revered.
The Bluestem Girl Scout Council was incorporated in 1941, with the purpose of inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. The council has since grown through the years to encompass 16 counties in Oklahoma and Kansas: Craig, Kay, Noble, Nowata, Osage, Pawnee, Rogers, and Washington in Oklahoma, and Allen, Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson in Kansas.
There are four program emphases offered in Girl Scouting, which helps each girl reach her full potential. They are: to develop self potential to achieve one's full individual potential; to develop values to give meaning and direction to her life; to relate to others with increasing skill and maturity; and to contribute to society through her own talents and in cooperation with others.
Through the Contemporary Issues Program, Girl Scouts learn about issues concerning the world around them by focusing on topics such as teen pregnancy, literacy, drug abuse, career choices, and community service.
Membership in the Bluestem Girl Scout Council is open to girls in kindergarten through the twelfth grade, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, creed, national origin, or socioeconomic status. It is also open to adults, 18 years of age and older, both male and female, who accept the Girl Scout Promise and Law. There are five program levels of Girl Scouts. Daisy Girl Scouts, kindergarten through first grade; Brownie Girl Scouts, first through third grade; Junior Girl Scouts, fourth through sixth grade; Cadette Girl Scouts, seventh through ninth grade; and Senior Girl Scouts, tenth through twelfth grade.
United Way of Ponca City serves 17 agencies within the community, including American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Bluestem Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts of America, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Care Services, Helpline Inc., Hospice, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, RSVP, Salvation Army, and YMCA.
Will Hill, nationally-known Indian storyteller, will present "A Tradition of Stories," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Standing Bear Park Powwow site, Fourth Street and U.S. 60. This program is the final in a series of "Medicine Bag" lunches and dinners scheduled to coincide with the annual "Celebration of Native America," and the Standing Bear Powwow.
Hill, whose Indian name is Kabitcha Feke Sego, is a full-blood Muscogee/Cherokee Indian and the oral historian and traditional storyteller for his generation and family. He began storytelling at the age of four and has been trained traditionally by his elders.
Under Hill's powerful presence, the audience will be taken to a place of days gone by as he shared the ancient traditional art of storytelling among his people, which includes not only listening but becoming part of the story. Music, language and dance are also incorporated into the story.
In 1994, Hill was recognized as the top Native American storyteller in the country by both the University of Minnesota Law Library and the Native American Children's Library. He was the featured storyteller six years in a row at Red Earth in Oklahoma City and the Earth Day Celebration, "A Gathering for the Earth," in Washington, D.C. in 1995. Hill has performed twice for the native American Indian Branch of the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C.
He has participated in programs with the noted anthropologist, Jane Goodall, in her "Roots and Shoots" program and has performed all over the United States through the Arts Council. He will be appearing in the Charles Pearce film, "Chasing the Wind," to be released in the fall of 1997, and also the film "Melvin," produced for Robert Redford's Sundance to premier in the fall in Stillwater.
The series is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to bring a sack dinner, and Pioneer Bank will provide drinks for all guests. At the evening programs, guests are also asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. In the event of inclement weather the program will be held at VFW Clubhouse, 2900 East Prospect Avenue.
The series is co-sponsored by Pioneer Bank and Trust Co., Ponca City Native American Foundation Inc., and the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking lupus families.
Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs, most commonly the joints, kidneys, skin, central nervous system, heart, and lungs.
Lupus (also known as systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) can be difficult to diagnose and can mimic other diseases, Ninety percent of lupus patients are women. Lupus is three times more common in African-American females.
The cause is unknown. There is no cure, and those with the disease need help!
Researchers in the Arth-ritis/Immunology Department are seeking families with two or more members who have lupus and would be willing to participate in studies of lupus.
Families must have at least two members who have been diagnosed with lupus. All participants will be asked to sign a consent form, complete a questionnaire, and donate a blood sample. Arrangements can be made for participants who live throughout the U.S.
For more information about the study, please contact: Joyce or Tamara at (405) 271-7479 (Oklahoma City area) or toll-free at 1-888-655-8787, or write to: Lupus Genetics Study, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, or visit our web site: http://omrf.ouhsc.edu/lupus.
History Shows 'Gentle Leaders' Endured Many Battles
Editor's Note: This page continues the tribute to the six area tribes whose seals are in place in the viewing court at Standing Bear Native American Park south of Ponca City.
Photos and Story
By Kathy Zehr
According to historians, the Ponca Tribe was once a part of the Siouan tribe. They eventually moved up the Missouri River from the Mississippi area into what is now South Dakota, settling in Nebraska.
The Ponca name is believed to be derived from Pah-Hah'n' meaning gentle leaders. When contacted by the early Europeans, they began trapping furs to exchange for trade items. Lewis and Clark met and stayed with the Poncas in 1804 along the Niobrara River in Northern Nebraska.
Historians noted seven clans within the tribe, which are still recognized today. The Poncas endured many battles with the powerful and warring Sioux and after several generations, White Eagle was chosen as chief of the Poncas. Noted for his keen judgment and insight, the well-known orator roused warriors and spurred them into battle.
After several treaties with the U.S. Government, the Poncans lost much of their rich lands in Nebraska, and through a government error all of their lands was ultimately ceded to the Sioux. Always at peace with the U.S. Government, the Poncas pleaded their case to no avail but were considered intruders in their own lands. One-fourth of the tribe had been killed by the Sioux by the late 1870s.
Moved to Oklahoma
The tribal members were eventually forced to move to Indian Territory in 1877 and of the 900 who made the trip, more than 200 died along the way. Many more died after reaching Indian Territory because of disease, and lack of food and medication. They lived under the leadership of Chief White Eagle without permanent placement until being sent to their present location in 1878. By this time more than one-third of the remaining tribe had died and the rest were sick.
Clan Chief Standing Bear constantly agitated the U.S. Government about the tribes mistreatment and illegal confiscation of Nebraska lands, telling his story to the Sioux City Journal and demanding audiences with the President. As a result, the peaceful tribe gained many sympathizers across the land. In an illegal trip from Indian Territory back to Nebraska to bury the bones of a young son, Standing Bear was arrested. He fought the system in a court battle, and as a result of much public sympathy, newspaper stories, and a sympathetic and fair judge, won the right of all Indians to be full citizens of the nation.
After the illegal death of Standing Bear's brother, Big Snake, on Ponca land at the hand of government officials, much outrage was voiced again throughout the nation and President Hayes instructed the government to right the wrongs.
New frame homes, furniture, a cow, horses, and farming implements were provided for each head of household. An agency cattle herd was established. A large three-story brick school was built and $20,000 was paid for past suffering.
Many Preferred Oklahoma
Tribal members were also given the choice to live on lands in Nebraska with Chief Standing Bear or remain in Oklahoma with Chief White Eagle. Most chose to stay with the "Maste'-Ponca" or "Hot Country" Poncas.
While White Eagle ruled, he made many trips to Washington, condemned the use of intoxicating liquor and endeavored to have the tribe lift itself morally to a higher level. He believed in the younger generations attending schools to learn a trade, and knew the tribe would eventually have to make its own way in the world, not depending on the U.S. government.
Today, leaders of the tribe strive to encourage their young people to seek a good education and to lead the tribe to depend on its own resources to generate funding for its many needs.
The tribe currently provides, through various grants or revenue from tribal industries, several health and other social services for its members.
Through the HUD program numerous tribal members own about 60 homes on the campus, and others located on private rural land or in and around nearby cities. About 45 rental houses are also located on tribal lands.
About 800 tribal members participate in a foods distribution program and the tribe maintains a child welfare agency, a shelter for the homeless, health services for routine check-ups, dental, eyes and prenatal care clinics, male and female rehabilitation and transitional living centers for drug and alcohol treatment, a Head-Start and other programs.
Business Possibilities
Income is generated from a very successful tribal-operated Bingo Hall, which entertains about 400 players per session; the Tribal Tax Commission which sells Ponca Tribal Tags and collects on some oil and gas leases; a smoke shop; and other interests. The tribe is aggressively looking into several other business possibilities for future income.
The tribal services and businesses provide employment for directors, management personnel, tribal police, secretaries, and personnel for the tax office, housing, health services, food service, elderly and children's services, counselors, and others. The Bingo Hall employs up to 46 employees alone, generating income and a cash flow into nearby Ponca City and Stillwater.
Looking toward the future, the Ponca tribe is confident it will be prepared with well-educated, employed tribal members and informed and well-trained leadership.
NEWKIRK - Jodie Frazier, victim witness coordinator for Kay and Noble counties, has been honored by the District Attorneys Council as the state's Outstanding Victim Witness Coordinator for 1997-98.
Frazier - described as "truly a pioneer in the field of victims' rights" by District Attorney John Maddox - has served as the two-county district's victim witness coordinator for 14 years.
Maddox, who nominated Frazier for the award, said, "Jodie's dedication to her profession is clearly illustrated by the many innovative and progressive programs she has helped to implement."
The award itself is the latest in a series of accomplishments for Frazier, who also is currently "Woman of the Year" of her chapter of American Business Women.
In 1984, she was instrumental in establishing this district's victim-witness center, one of the first in the state, and two years later, she was one of two coordinators selected to represent Oklahoma at the National College of District Attorneys' victim/witness training program.
She has taught victimology for Certified Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) programs and helped develop one of the state's first computerized witness fee programs. She has completed the Governor's Training Conference on Crime Victims Assistance in Texas and is working toward becoming a certified victim advocate.
Frazier is a past board member of the Domestic Violence Program of North Central Oklahoma and has been a member of the National Organization for Victims Assistance and the National Victims Center.
In accepting the award, she said, "Helping crime victims deal with their victimization has always been a rewarding job.
"To know that my peers feel that I am doing a good job makes this award very special and one that means a tremendous amount to me personally."
Maddox praised her commitment to voluntarily place herself on-call 24 hours a day to assist law enforcement and court officials in serving crime victims.
Two theatrical acts from Ponca City recently returned from Silver Dollar City where they both won first place in the American Kids National Talent Competition.
The "Hand Jive Jazz" dance group in the 9-11 age category consisted of Savanah Morin, Amanda Moore, Julie Wheeler, Blair Turney, Maddie McDaniel and Daniel Quinn, all from Ponca City, and Kristin Pickering from Blackwell.
These young dancers passed the local preliminary, winning the over-all group trophy over all other group acts at regional competition in Enid, and received a first place in the age group at state contest, and qualified there for nationals.
At nationals they were first in their age group and won fourth place all-around in the jazz dance category including all ages.
Dance coach for the group is Suzanne Kem from the Inciardi School of Dance. Mrs. Kem selected and cut the music, choreographed the number and helped design the costumes. Paul McDaniel sewed and crafted the unique 50s costumes.
Cara Kem, also from Ponca City, was also a first-place all-round winner in popular vocal competition. She was also first runner-up in the overall vocal category.
In Branson, Cara had the opportunity to sing at the Cowboy Cafe, a favorite spot for entertainment.
Lowe's employees rallied to donate 20 units of blood recently at the American Express Donor Express. A contest was held between zones in the store and Zone Three took the prize. Zone Three represents the employees of the lumber and building materials department at the local store. The winning zone was treated to a pizza party by local management.
Employee Joe Roquemore signed up 10 donors and was named top recruiter for the drive.
Donor express will visit the Lowe's Center again on Sept. 30.
The American Red Cross supplies 62 Oklahoma hospitals and nearly one half of the Nation's blood supply. To find out more about the services of the American Red Cross, call 765-6605 or stop by 525 Monument Road in Ponca City.
The local Red Cross Blood Donor Center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 5 p.m. and on Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. The Center also opens the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon.
STILLWATER - Oklahoma 4-H-ers are gearing up for one of the biggest 4-H events of the year - National 4-H Week.
Traditionally held the first full week of October, the national week will be celebrated Oct. 5-11 with activities at the state, county and local levels, said Charles Cox, extension 4-H program specialist at Oklahoma State University.
"One of the major goals during National 4-H Week is to bring attention to the 4-H program so that the public becomes aware of the opportunities for youth that are available through 4-H youth development programs," Cox said.
"It's also a great time for clubs to work on community service projects."
One example of a community service project planned for Oct. 5 is the HUGS project. HUGS stands for "hats, underwear, gloves and socks."
For the HUGS program, 4-H'ers in Tulsa County have arranged to have a dropoff box located in the youth building at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Visitors to the Tulsa State Fair on that day are encouraged to bring their "HUGS," which then will be donated to less-fortunate families.
National 4-H Week also provides the clubs the opportunity to recognize the important support and contributions made by parents, partners, donors and volunteer leaders.
Kay County's OSU extension 4-H director is Larry Klumpp, whose office is at the county courthouse.
Throughout the Season
September 5-26
September 25
September 26-27
September 27
September 28
October 2
October 3-4
October 4
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October 9
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October 25
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Albert August Lambring, former Blackwell resident, died early Monday morning, Sept. 22, 1997, at the Veterans Center in Claremore. He was 86.
The funeral is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dan Bohn officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 8:30 a.m. Thursday, then at the church from 9 a.m. until service time.
Albert August Lambring was born May 9, 1911, on a farm east of Blackwell to Henry and Mary (Christopher) Lambring. He grew up on the farm and attended Lost Creek Rural School, then began farming with his father. He was confirmed in the St. John's Lutheran Church on March 28, 1926 and later became a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell.
During World War II he entered the U.S. Army and served in the European Theater, receiving the Purple Heart for service at Normandy. Following his discharge he returned to the farm.
On March 27, 1955, he was married to Hilda Christine Nolte in Perry and the couple made their home on the farm east of Blackwell. In 1995, he entered the Veterans Center in Claremore. Lambring was a member of the VFW and the American Legion Post of Blackwell.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda Lambring of Ponca City; one brother, Herbert Lambring of Ponca City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Robert, Louis, and Arthur Lambring; three sisters, Emma Spieker, Laura Alberts and Malinda Scheerger.
Casket bearers will be Don Lambring, Richard Lambring, Hicks Lambring, Paul Lambring, Dennis Lambring and Raymond Lambring.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Lambring's name to the Trinity Lutheran Church Radio Fund, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell OK 74631.
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Paul E. Griffin, former Ponca City resident, died Sept. 2, 1997, at the Carson City, Nev., Tahoe Hospital. He was 68.
No services have been planned. Arrangements were under the direction of Walton's Carson Sierra Crematory, and the Capitol City Cremation and Burial Society, both of Carson City, Nev.
Paul E. Griffin was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Ponca City, the son of Harry and Bertha E. (Brown) Griffin. He had lived in Ponca City for several years before moving to Nevada, where he had resided for the past 20 years. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and from the Department of Transportation for the State of Nevada.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly Griffin of Carson City; two sisters, Ruby Bechtel of Ponca City and Lola Mae Romary of Ponca City; and one brother, Travis Griffin of Ponca City.
Jim A. "Diamond Jim" Kincaid, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997, in San Marcos, Texas, while performing in a Confederate Air Force Air Show. He was 60.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 109 North Thirteenth, Ponca City, with the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector, officiating. In lieu of a graveside service following the memorial service, Mr. Kincaid's cremation remains will be scattered above the field where he practiced his aerobatics routines. A "fly-by" at the site is tentatively scheduled by former aerobatics colleagues, as well as a military ceremony to be conducted by the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Kincaid was born Dec. 29, 1936, in Arkansas City, Kan., to Clark A. "Hi" and Glenis (Robinson) Kincaid. He grew up and attended schools in Arkansas City, Kan. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and was responsible for dismantling bombs as an Explosives Ordinance Disposal Technician and Navy Diver. A Vietnam war veteran, he was decorated for service throughout Southeast Asia and was honorably discharged after 14 years. In 1969, following his discharge, he pursued flight training and obtained almost every pilot rating available - including FAA Designated Pilot Examiner.
Kincaid had been employed as a commercial pilot, corporate pilot, flight instructor, aerobatics instructor and was a nationally-known aerobatics performer. Kincaid retired from Aloha Island Air in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1993, as Captain.
He returned to Ponca City and in partnership with his wife, Dr. Maritza Kincaid, also an accomplished pilot, opened Kaimana Aviation Inc. The Kincaids operated a full-service flight training center.
Mr. Kincaid is survived by his wife, Maritza, of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; son, Linn Kincaid of Wichita, Kan.; daughter, Venus Adkins of Fort Myers, Fla.; and five children who reside with Mrs. Kincaid to include a daughter Lillian, and sons Alex, David, Michael, and Randy; his brother, Humbert Kincaid and sister-in-law Dixie who reside in San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.
Jim Kincaid was a former commander of VFW Post 1207 in Ponca City and a member of the Crescent Lodge 133 AF&AM in Arkansas City, Kan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the International Council of Air Shows Foundation, 715 South Beach Street, Suite 102, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
paid obituary
Thursday
Jean L. Linstead - Memorial Service to be held at 3 p.m. at the Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.
Saturday
Linda L. Rouse - Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. at Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas City. A reception will follow at the Central Christian Church, Arkansas City, Kan.
Sunday
Jean S. Wilderson - A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
at Central Community Church in Wichita, Kan. The service will also be a
memorial for her husband, Bruce F. Wilderson Jr., who died Aug. 27, 1997.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hillside Funeral Home, Wichita,
Kan.
NEWS BRIEFS
Garage Sale Planned - Good Shepherd Lutheran Youth Group will hold a garage sale Saturday, two miles east of the new river bridge on U.S. 60 in the old Osage Donut Shop building. Donations of items for the sale may be left at that building on Friday. Call 762-9459 for more information.
Benefit Hand Game - The Gives Water Service Club will sponsor a benefit hand game Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served afterward.
Car Wash - The Take Down Club is sponsoring a car wash Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the United parking lot. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the club and donations are accepted.
No Immunization Clinics - The Kay County Health Department will not have immunization clinics on Thursday, nor on October 9 or October 23. Persons with questions can call the health department at 762-1641.
Kay County Democrats - All Kay County Democrats are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting set for Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. at the OCAW Hall, 1202 West Ponca Street, Ponca City.
Vet Benefits Explained - All veterans are encouraged to attend a seminar to answer any and all questions about veteran benefits and the new Veteran Outpatient Clinic soon to be located in Ponca City. The meeting will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Club House.
Stolen Vehicle - At 6:46 a.m. Tuesday a woman in the 800 block of West Ponca Avenue reported her vehicle stolen. A report was taken.
Accident - Police received a report of a non-injury accident at West Hartford Avenue and North Waverly Street at 7:04 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - An accident was reported at 7:31 a.m. Tuesday on Hubbard Road. An ambulance and rescue unit responded, however there were no injuries.
Gas Spill - One fire engine and a rescue unit responded to a gas spill at the Triple T, 425 South Fourteenth Street, at 7:54 a.m. Tuesday.
Fraud - A report was made at 10:23 a.m. Tuesday when credit card fraud was reported at the O'Reilly's Auto Parts, 3019 North Fourteenth Street.
Arrest - Police arrested a 36-year-old woman at 12:26 p.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of Marland Drive for trespassing.
Accident - Police received a report of a non-injury accident at 4:34 p.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Attempted Burglary - A resident reported an attempted burglary at 5:11 p.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of West Cleveland Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Stolen Purse - At 7:26 p.m. Tuesday a woman reported her purse stolen out of her car while it was parked in the 2500 of Industrial Blvd. A report was taken.
Theft - A woman in the 1000 block of Poplar Avenue reported at 7:28 p.m. Tuesday that her cellular phone had been stolen from her car. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 19-year-old man at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of North Oak Street for driving under suspension, no insurance, failure to stop at a stop sign and under 21 in possession of 3.2 beer.
Theft - A clerk at Sav-A-Trip, 207 East Highland Avenue, reported
at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday that four cases of beer had been stolen. An officer
was assigned and a grand larceny report was taken.
LIFESTYLES
Marvin and Anna Wilson traveled to Texas over the Labor Day weekend to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. A buffet dinner and reception was hosted by their family in the home of a grandson and his wife, Wayne and Julie Wilson in Frisco.
A 60th anniversary cake, personalized photo keepsake china plate and a birdhouse replica of their home in Ponca City, appointed the table. The couple also received a creative memory album from their family.
Marvin Nash Wilson and the former Anna Katherine Pugh were married Sept. 2, 1937 in Beaver, Okla. where both were reared. They have lived in Ponca City since 1942 and reside at 316 North Lake. Mr. Wilson retired from Groendyke in 1980. Their hobbies are cars, bowling and traveling.
Attending the event in Frisco were Gene and Jessica Wilson of Plano, Mike and Laraine Anduza, Kristie and Amber of Corinth, Texas, Wayne and Julie Wilson, Meghan and Mitchell of Frisco, Tim and Cheryl Wilson of Fort Worth, Texas and Louise Wilson of Corinth.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson visited in the home of a grandson, Tim and Cheryl Wilson in Fort Worth and were houseguests of a son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Jessica Wilson in Plano, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were also honored Aug. 24 during the Pugh Family Reunion held in the Balko School Cafeteria in Beaver. A son, Bill of Pampa, Texas, shared memories of the last 60 years with 90 family members.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson also celebrated with a trip to Las Vegas, Nev. with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pugh of Wichita, Kan.
Fifteen members of Eta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met in the home of Nancy Pryse on Sept. 22. Sylvia Smith presided at the meeting and for the September service project members donated toiletry articles to Northern Oklahoma Youth Services.
Nancy Pryse presented a program on "Aromatherapy." Members were given a choice of several essential oils with which to make bath oil. Carla McGregor received the Beta Bud basket and Julie Collins won the door prize.
The October social will be a couples' dinner and hay rack ride at Homestead Bed and Breakfast. The next regular meeting will be Oct. 13 at the home of Julie Collins. Plans will be finalized for the Beta Sigma Phi "Getaway" in November in Branson.
Tracy and Liesa McKee of Ponca City announce the birth of a son at 1:45 p.m. Sept. 8, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He weighed 9-pounds, 14-ounces and was 23-inches long. The baby has been named Andrew Earl McKee. He has a sister, Shelby McKee.
Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Nella Schneeberger of Lamont and paternal grandparents are Jonnis and Carrol McKee of Ponca City.
Great-grandparents include Ira and Alma Schneeberger and Emma Anderson of Ponca City and Annie Miller of Henryetta.
Members of the Tuesday Review Book Club met Sept. 16 at the home of Mrs. Charles Thompson. Mrs. Robert Koger read a story written by her mother. It was dedicated to "My Girls" and told the story of the family's journey from Germany to Russia and then to America.
In exchange for developing farms and producing food for the Russians the German Lutheran family received certain promises from the government. The family settled near a colony of Mennonites and when the Russian government revoked the settlers' rights the group moved to Kansas. When the Cherokee Strip opened Mrs. Koger's ancestor staked a claim near Perry.
The speaker went on to tell about family traditions. The next meeting of the club is scheduled for Oct. 21.
Four schools from the Longwood Community were represented at a reunion Sept. 13 at Lake Ponca Park. Ponca Citians attending were Florene and Harriet Hardy, Doris and Leon Lewis, Edith McCallick, Omer Bottrell, Frank Walker, Betty Skinner, Zella Watson, Ferrel Watson, Don Guinn, Bob and Shirley Guinn, Jean Ziegler, Delores and John Smith.
Other Ponca City residents attending were Mildred Ross, Ernie and Johna Lewis, Joan Anderson, John and Leora Ullery, Oval Krider, Mazie Baker, Lela Marie Workman, Jim Willison, Dorthie Spears, Leo Martin, Albert and Ima Smith, Marjorie Phillips, Mary and Glenn Payne, Vonda Hollingsworth, Paul and Myrtle Wittmer.
Attending from out-of-town were Beulah Mitchell of Douglas, Kan., Harold Smith of Wilson, Pat Miller, Jean Smith, Dorothy Edgecomb, all of Oklahoma City; Sherry Claxton of Ardmore, Lois Daniel of Crescent, Howard and Helen Wealand of Cedar Point, Kan., Lloyd and Betty Jean Gwartney of Omaha, Neb.
Ten members of Happy Hilltop Homemakers met Sept. 16 for a luncheon with Christine Orr as hostess. She gave a devotion titled "Looking Up." Fran Van Hoesen gave the minutes and Mary Bryant gave the treasurer's report.
The Nov. 22 bake sale was discussed and plans for the Oct. 18 craft show at Blackwell were announced. Loma Smith read the club creed and gifts were awarded Della Daniels and Merle Ferguson.
Betty Wilson will host the Oct. 15 meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Western Sizzlin'. Gift items will be collected at that time to be sent to Eastern State Hospital. Announcement was made of the Dec. 13 meeting plans with a 6 p.m. social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas.
Eta Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held the first meeting of the season Sept. 20 at the home of Debra Bellmard, chapter president. There were 10 members present and guests were Keri Nicholas, Deanna Carter, Natalie Nelson and Gayla Gelven.
The meeting started with the opening ritual and roll call and Lori Hambleton gave the treasurer's report. Ms. Bellmard gave the City Council report and announced that the Preferential Tea will be Nov. 17 at the Conoco Clubhouse. Kelly Trotter, Social chairperson, reported on summer events and named upcoming events such as a college football game and a mystery dinner.
Cynthia Wilson, Ways and Means chairman, talked about the plans for the
Oktoberfest food booth Oct. 4-5. Lori Hambleton was elected this year's
Valentine Queen and Krista Harbeson, Program chairperson, distributed program
information. The next meeting will be in the home of Danielle Behar with
Kelli Boone presenting the program.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Ponca City's Lady Wildcat softballers are getting some time off they don't really need.
The varsity-JV twinbill at Guthrie Monday was rained out and Thursday's home finale with Edmond is in danger. The Lady Cats' field needs a couple of days of sunny weather to dry out.
The weather rained on the Ponca City parade at a time the Lady Cats were on a roll, putting their hitting, fielding and pitching together. They had won the Sand Springs Tournament just over a week ago and had split a doubleheader against top ranked Broken Arrow.
The Lady Cats still have a doubleheader at Tulsa Hale scheduled for Monday before jumping into the regional playoffs.
"Earlier I was wondering if we should have scheduled Hale," coach Roydon Tilley said. "Now I'm glad we did."
The pairings for the regional tournaments have been released and the Po-Hi girls will travel to Enid for their bid to reach the state tournament. They other two teams in the Enid regional are Edmond North and Oklahoma City Northwest Classen.
Ponca City took one game from Enid's Pacers earlier in the season then lost the two game here during, a stretch when they were trying to find the right combinations.
The Poncans won over Edmond North in their single meeting in the Oklahoma City Hall of Fame Classic.
"I know absolute nothing about Classen," Tilley reports. "I'm going to have to start calling some coaches."
The coach feels his team has a good chance to win the regional title and advance to the state tournament.
"Enid is tough, but we can take them. Edmond North has the potential to win it all, but I feel we can beat them, too, if we play the way we have been."
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Wildcat strong safety Toby Redleaf wants a shot at the state's top high school quarterback, both as a team and individually.
"We have put in a play where I should be able to get to him," Redleaf said as the Wildcats prepare to take on No. 5 ranked Stillwater and blue chip quarterback Matt Holliday. "Sooner or later I'm going to get my shot."
He got a shot on the Tulsa Memorial quarterback last Friday, a sack for a six-yard loss.
The Wildcats open District 6A-4 play by going against the Pioneers, who are picked to win the district race and make a run at the state title. But the Poncans appear to be rising to the challenge.
"We had one of our better practices today," Redleaf reported Tuesday. "There is a lot of intensity, The players are pumped."
The Cats are set to go against the state's top passing quarterback and Redleaf and his secondary friends are going to get a big test.
"We should be mentally ready," Redleaf said. "I think the secondary is starting to come together."
The Po-Hi secondary is being completely rebuilt. Redleaf is a returning starter, but is at a new position this year. "I haven't played safety in three years."
The rest of the secondary is new, "and we're trying to catch up."
The Poncans haven't faced a quarterback as strong as Hliday, but they have been under fire from the very start.
East Central's Mike King put the ball up 25 times in the season opener. He completed 11, but most were for short gains and the Cats had one interception that set up the game's only touchdown.
Armed with a strong running game, Edmond North didn't throw the ball much, but Tulsa Memorial QB Steve McCoy threw 30 times and had some success late in the game. He only completed eight, but two went for touchdowns.
The Poncans may have learned a valuable lesson from Memorial's comeback.
"We really didn't let down," he said of the wild finish, "but we may have eased up too much. We need to keep the intensity all during the game. We have to quit having a good quarter and then a bad quarter. We have to be good all four quarters."
While the Wildcats will rightly be concerned with the Stillwater passing attack, they will also face a potent running game by the Pioneers.
Redleaf has had some experience there, too.
He had seven tackles against Memorial, one unassisted, and now has 21 tackles in three games.
Strong safety Joe Roland still leads the Po-Hi tackle chart with a total of 40 after a relatively easy night against Memorial, when he had nine tackles, one unassisted.
Tackle Thomas Terry has 23 tackles on the season, six coming against Memorial.
Linebacker Jay Bentley joins Redleaf with 21 tackles while tackle Nick Steichen had 20.
Proving that Wildcat defenders come at offenses from all angles, cornerback Kris Shores and tackle Danny Edwards each had a tackle behind the line of scrimmage last week.
Tackle Billy Faulk joined Redleaf in a sack of the quarterback.
Bentley was credited with breaking up two passes Friday night while Faulk, Jared Sindelar and Hawley Tsoodle each had one.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Class 4A, 5A and 6A regonal assignments for girl's high school fall fast-pitch softball as provided Monday by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. Games to be completed by Oct. 4.
CLASS 4A
1. Elk City, Clinton, Marlow, Weatherford.
2. Harrah, Bishop McGuinness, Northeast, Star Spencer.
3. Pauls Valley, Anadarko, McLoud, Tecumseh.
4. Mannford, Blackwell, Bristow, Cushing.
5. Glenpool, Cleveland, Okmulgee, Skiatook.
6. Wagoner, Checotah, Hilldale, Oologah.
7. Grove, Jay, Locust Grove, Vinita.
8. Idabel, Broken Bow, Fort Gibson, Poteau.
CLASS 5A
1. Duncan, Altus, Chickasha, MacArthur.
2. Western Heights, Capitol Hill, El Reno, Southeast.
3. Guthrie, Catoosa, John Marshall, Woodward.
4. Carl Albert, Bixby, Noble, U.S. Grant.
5. Durant, Ardmore, McAlester, Nathan Hale.
6. Bishop Kelley, Booker T. Washington, Shawnee, Thomas Edison.
7. Claremore, McLain, Miami, Pryor.
8. East Central, Central, Coweta, Daniel Webster.
CLASS 6A
1. Yukon, Lawton, Norman North, Westmoore.
2. Putnam City West, Choctaw, Eisenhower, Edmond Santa Fe.
3. Putnam City North, Del City, Midwest City, Putnam City.
4. Edmond Memorial, Moore, Mustang, Norman.
5. Enid, Edmond North, Northwest Classen/Classen, Ponca City.
6. Broken Arrow, Sapulpa, Stillwater, Tahlequah.
7. Owasso, Charles Page, Muskogee, Tulsa Memorial.
8. Union, Bartlesville, Jenks, Will Rogers.
Youth Rodeo - The Oklahoma-Kansas Youth Rodeo will be held at the Marland Round-Up Club Arena Saturday starting at noon.
The rodeo is open to boys and girls 18 years old and under with age division events for 1-6, 7-9, 10-13 and 14-18.
The events include barrels, poles, goat tail tying, breakaway roping, ribbon roping, sheep riding, calf riding. steer riding, tie down roping and bull riding.
For information and entry forms, contact Lee Pontius (918-793-4191) after 6 p.m.
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Softball Tournament - A fall preseason coed softball tournament will be held at Frontier School in Red Rock Oct. 10-12.
The double elimination tournament is limited to 15 teams. The entry fee is $125 per team and the deadline for entries is Oct. 6.
For information, contact Alan Fillmore (405-723-4223, work, or 405-723-4515, home)
Ponca City 14, Ark City 3
Singles
1 - Tara Cries-For-Ribs def. Kennedy, 6-0
2 - Erin Megenity def. McGowan, 6-2
3 - Karley Merrifield def. Sanders, 6-2
4 - Tiffany Almack def. Thompson, 6-1
5 - Ashely Atteberry def. Beaty 6-1
6 - Tara Trenary def. Newsome, 6-3
7 - Nicole Chance def. Vetter, 6-3
8 - Ashley Ford def. Rippe, 6-3
9 - Sherina Wood def. Henson, 6-3
10 - Amber Foy def. Pankey, 6-3
11 - AmberAiley lost to Hadicke, 4-6
12 - Ailey lost to Magnus, 6-7
Doubles
1 - Cries-For-Ribs-Megeniy def. Kennedy-McGowan
2 - Merrifield-Almack def. Sanders-Thompson, 6-1
3 - Chance-Atteberry def. Beaty-Newsome,,6-1
4 - Trenary-Ford def. Rippe-Vetter, 6-1
5 - Foy-Wood lost to Pankey-Henson, 3-6
The final Hunter Education Course to be held in Kay County this season is scheduled at the Newkirk elementary school Oct. 13-15.
The course will run from 6:30 to 10 p.m. each day and students must attend all three days. Those taking the course must take, and pass a written exam.
Kay County Game Warden Tracy Daniel says the course will be held in the school cafeteria and plenty of seating is available.
All young Oklahoma hunters must pass a Hunter Education course before they can obtain a hunting license or deer tag.
The course will include instruction in firearms and archery safety, ammunition, game identification, hunting laws and survival techniques.
Anyone hoping to begin a career with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in the upcoming year should mark Sept. 26 on their calendar, the date of the next hiring exam. The standardized test is required for anyone wanting to apply as a game warden, biologist, information specialist or technician.
The exam will begin at 10 a.m. in the Tom Steed Development Center Auditorium at Rose State College (located on the northwest corner of the intersection of I-40 and Hudiburg Rd. in Midwest City). Those taking the exam should arrive early, as the doors close promptly at 10 a.m.
Topics covered in the exam include state and federal wildlife laws, Oklahoma geography and biological and environmental sciences related to fish and wildlife. Questions concerning environmental education and communications, general journalism, photojournalism and technical writing and editing also are included .
Individuals may take the exam only once every 12 months. Job applications
will be sent to the 25 top-scoring individuals.