LOCAL
Letters
City Calendar
HOSTS Program Offers Reading Help to Children
School Menu & Calendar
Oil and Gas Report
Maddox Names Ross To Be First Assistant
Oktoberfest Offers Fun for Kids
Duck Derby Entrants Will Be Quacked Up
United Way Campaign Reaches 50 Percent
Council Oak Trio To Perform Friday
New Electric Utility Manager Named for City
Ponca City Well-Represented At 84th OML Conference-Expo
Appreciation Dance Today
Hethushka Sets Autumn Dance

DEATHS
Henry W. Bloomfield
Martin Hinson Reese
Edna Noble
Alberta M. Johnson
Micah Elijah Reeves

Funerals
August Greenhagen,

Services Pending
Bob Brookhart

NEWS BRIEFS

LIFESTYLES
Christian Women's Club Names Officers
Oklahoma's First Lady To Visit Here
Kildare FCE Making Plans For Anniversary
Reception Fetes Former Residents
TOPS Chapter Members Meet
Kristi Grabeal Bride-Elect
Oklahoma Pioneer Women Plus Constitution Week DAR Highlights
Toni Gail Hargraves Weds Jon Bill Edwards III in Tulsa
Kimberly Revard Becomes Bride of Scott Alan Pearson
Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Hear Reports
Parks, Recreation Schedules Three Exercise Formats
Melissa Myers Will Marry
ABWA Chapter Holds Meeting
Horineks Mark Anniversary
Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Meets
Class of 1944 Finalizes Plans
Group Plans Bazaar
Wheatheart Nutrition
Ponca City Happenings

SPORTS
Mistakes Cost Wildcats in District
Lady Cats Can't Pull Off Comeback
Woodlands Loses Race With Liberty
Shidler Holds Out Bowlegs, 20-14
Pawnee Pops Perkins
Tonkawa Mauls Barnsdall
Casady Hands Tigers First Loss Big Plays Cost Newkirk

Letters

Chamber Challenged

On Tuesday, September 23 we were all enlightened to the fact that the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce went on record in support of STW (School-To-Work is a highly controversial workforce education program that will affect all children K-12th) I wonder do they really speak for all of the parents who are Chamber members? I think not!

I am very disturbed that the good citizens of PC have an organization that uses intimidation tactics as to "quote" send their Paul Revere Committee out after those whose opinion may be different. I am also angry that any professional group would insult the hard working position of School Board Member. In their article they imply that our School Board Members need to "carefully examine the initiative in an honest and objective manner." Are they saying they haven't been honest and objective! Do they really know how much of these School Board Member's time has been in dealing with STW? I am further insulted that they feel they must tell us that "Upon closer examinations, however, it is clear that these statements (opposing STW) are not accurate". Not only do they wish to think for us but will further examine our opinions and tell us if we are accurate or not. I have studied STW longer than they have supported it and I challenge them to prove what they propose to be fact. I will tell you they cannot. The PC Chamber has resorted to the lowest form of a political machine: one that wishes to speak for all and scare or intimidate those who happen to be independent thinkers or of opposite view. The PC Chamber is starting to look more like an extension of the Vo-Tech than an organization that used to represent business interest.

We are fortunate to have some very respectable organizations in Ponca City who don't attack people because of their personal values and beliefs and I am fortunate to live in a city and country where I can voice my opinion without repercussions. I would like to keep it that way

Don't bother activating the Paul Revere Committee to come after this Mom because my children's education will always come before business interests.

Susie Cashon

Keep Talking, WBBZ

The article titled "School Board Gets Complaint On Sports Coverage Given by WBBZ" brings several questions to light. The school board has the task and enormous responsibility to guide the education and influences of our children.

1.) Was time spent complaining about radio station coverage of sports taken as precedence over the other vital issues such as the ACT contract etc.?

2.) The headline reported that a school board member, Michael Kruck issued complaint about commentary on officials. Didn't the reporter fail to include the fact that Michael Kruck is an official for amateur sports in the area?

3.) Would national media commentators have a job if they only reported statistics?

4.) Isn't the issue on personal opinions really on whether the comments are overly biased opinions? (Comments have been made on official's calls, both good and bad, whether the call benefits the opponent or the home team.)

5.) Does the definition of "poor sportsmanship" include questioning and disagreeing by fans and coaches as well as sports announcers?

6.) How many other 5A and 6A towns have complete radio coverage of their high-school sports including Football, Wrestling, Basketball (boys & girls)?

KEEP TALKING WBBZ!

Judy Mallory

Thanks to City Workers

I wish to express sincere appreciation to some Ponca City employees.

Recently, I was at the recycling center. My car would not start to leave the area. Two gentlemen from Traffic Engineering had also arrived. They were kind enough to go for tools and battery jumper cables to get me on my way.

Thank you men for the Good Samaritan act. I had two senior citizen ladies with me.

Thanks again: Butch Thompson, Bill Taylor and Mr. Jeffries for you were my angels on earth.

Ruth Ritter

City Calendar

• Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon.

Anytime

• FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).

Today

• Haircut-a-Thon, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Pro-Cuts, North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue, proceeds to Pastor Blaine and Deb Herron's Romania Mission Trip to distribute Bible literature.
• American Girls Party for mothers and daughters, to introduce Josefina, the newest character in the American Girls Series of historical fiction, 2 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
• Ponca Playhouse presents "Mister Roberts," 2 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
• ALANO Group Open Discussion meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.

Monday

• ALANO Group 12 X 12 meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.

Tuesday

• ALANO Group Beginner's meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.

Wednesday

• Planning Commission work session, 7:45 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Room 305, Fourth Street and East Central Avenue.
• Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, features John Meadows, Ponca City Recycle Center on "Composting and Mulching in Your Yard," 9:30 a.m., Cann Memorial Home, 1500 East Grand Avenue, for information 762-8008 or 762-4426.
• Veterans Support Group, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14 Auxiliary Room.
• ALANO Group Big Book meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.
• Tickets go on sale for "Bluebirds," performance at Poncan Theatre, tickets at area banks and Poncan Theatre.

Thursday

• Seminars for Parents of Teens, 6-8 p.m., Parent Resource Center, 700 West Broadway (former Lincoln Elementary School).
• Gael Hancock will present "Aromatherapy - the Use of Essential Oils to Improve Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Well-Being," 7 p.m., Coffee Bar, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
• Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library.
• ALANO Group Women's meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.

Friday

• Historical Preservation Advisory Board, 10 a.m., Planning Conference Room, Commercial Federal Building, Fourth Street and Central Avenue, Room 305.
• Council Oak Trio "informance" of music for woodwind trio, 1:30 p.m., Cultural Center, sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council and Ponca City Federated Music Club.
• Ponca Playhouse presents "Mister Roberts," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
• ALANO Group Speaker meeting (smoking allowed), 8 p.m., 603 South First Street.

Saturday

• 88.7 FM airing live Promise Keepers event "Stand in the Gap: A Sacred Assembly of Men," from Washington, D.C., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 767-1400 for more information.
• Ponca Playhouse presents "Mister Roberts," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.
• Ponca City/Stillwater Chapter United Ostomy Association Inc., UOA Chapter Cluster, Salina Regional Heath Center, Salina, Kan.

Saturday-Sunday

• 17th Annual Oktoberfest, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, admission $2 persons 12 and older; $1 children 6-11, children under 6 free, Marland Estate Grounds.

October 5

• Ponca City Utility Authority Electric Services and Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority Open House, 2-5 p.m., Municipal Power Plant Complex, 1400 North Union Street.
• Blessing of the Animals, 5 p.m., Courtyard of Christian Education Center, Grace Episcopal Church.

October 6

• Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

October 7

• Maria Tallchief, autographing "Maria Tallchief, America's Prima Ballerina," 1-2 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
• Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.

October 8

• Mental Health Clinic featuring psychologist Jim Thomas and Geriatric Counselor Lisa McCool, informative seminar, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Westminster Village, 1601 Academy Road, third floor social room.
• Veterans Support Group, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14 Auxiliary Room.

October 9

• Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.
• Seminars for Parents of Teens, 6-8 p.m., Parent Resource Center, 700 West Broadway (former Lincoln Elementary School).
• Rev. Denny Hook, pastor of First United Methodist Church, presents "The Healing Power of Prayer," 7 p.m., Coffee Bar, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

October 10

• Annual Fall Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, adults $4, children $2.
• Jimmy "J.J." Walker, comedian, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, tickets available at KIXR and Schlotsky's.

October 11

• Pancake and Sausage Feed (all the pancakes you can eat), 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City, $3 adults, $1.50 children under 12, children under 6 free, proceeds to children and youth activities.
• 88.7 FM Presents Christian artist Michael English in concert, 7 p.m., Enid's Mark Price Arena, tickets available Sept. 22 at Master's Touch for $8, call 767-1400 for more information.
• Rose Stone Trio, Arts and Humanities Presentation, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, admission free.

October 12

• "Career Girls," film by Mike Leigh, begins week-long run, tickets at Poncan Theatre.

October 13

• John Erickson, author and storyteller of "Hank the Cowdog," singing, performing and entertaining, 9 a.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, sponsored by Brace Books and More, tickets available Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
• Community Grief Support Group, open to anyone who has experienced a loss, 10 a.m. or 7 p.m., Hospice of Ponca City office, 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103, no charge.
• Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Commissioner's Room.

October 14

• Ponca City Library Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library Board Room.
• Raindrops Grief Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Paul's Methodist Church, for parents who have experienced the loss of a child.
• McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord School Library.
• Rural Water District No. 1, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School, Lake Road and Enterprise.

October 15

• Ponca City Tourism Authority, 2 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.
• Veterans Support Group, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14 Auxiliary Room.

October 16

• Economic Development Foundation Inc., 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.
• Community Grief Support Group, open to anyone who has experienced a loss, 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Blackwell, sponsored by Hospice of Ponca City, no charge.
• Seminars for Parents of Teens, 6-8 p.m., Parent Resource Center, 700 West Broadway (former Lincoln Elementary School).
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
• Hospice Volunteer In-Service, "Humor Therapy," 7 p.m., Hospice Office, 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103.
• "Bluebirds," blues and jazz group, 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre.

October 17

• Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., Municipal Courtroom, Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
• "In the Company of Men," Sundance Festival Award-winning film by Neil LaBute, begins week-long run, Poncan Theatre.

October 18

• Kaw Reservoir Authority, 10 a.m., Ponca City.
• Romance authors, Ponca City native, Connie Stotts Federson, and Tulsa author Maggie Price, autographing, 1-3 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.

October 20

• Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue.
• Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, Ponca City.
• Ponca City/Stillwater Chapter United Ostomy Association Inc., 7:30 p.m., speaker Russell G. Postier, M.D., of University Hospital, Oklahoma City on "Continence Preserving Operations for Ulcerative Colitis," Stillwater Medical Center Board Room.

October 21

• Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate Conference Center.
• Doris Cross, Stillwater author, speaking and autographing, 7 p.m., newest book "Real Food for People With Diabetes," and other books, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, North Fourteenth Street.
• Ponca Area Chamber Orchestra Adult Concerto Concert, 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Northern Oklahoma College, Dineo Heilmann, Conductor.

October 22

• Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Ponca City Utility Authority, Ponca City Development Authority, 5:30 p.m., Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, Commissioner's Room.
• Veterans Support Group, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14 Auxiliary Room.

October 23

• Environmental Trust Authority of Northern Oklahoma, 11:30 a.m., City Manager's Office, 221 West Blackwell.

HOSTS Program Offers Reading Help to Children

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor

Reading - what could be more important? To school-age children it is the most important subject. To be able to read a story and understand the meaning brings a glimmer to the eyes of an elementary child. To continue helping children soar, Garfield Academy will be offering the "Help One Student to Succeed" (HOSTS) program for the fourth year at Garfield.

The History

HOSTS was started in 1971 by Bill Gibbons, a teacher in Vancouver, Wash., who had students that were struggling with reading and math. Teachers there paired elementary students who needed help with high school students who became their mentors. Before long, the elementary students were improving and the teachers realized the HOSTS program was a winner for kids.

Today there are HOSTS programs in many different states, in small towns and large cities, in preschools, elementary schools, middle, junior and high schools. With one-to-one mentoring for each student, more students have a chance to get the extra help they need.

The success of the HOSTS program is due largely to the dedication of the volunteers who give their time, energy and love. Sometimes it is slow to see progress from week to week and realize the impact that mentors have on the lives of young boys and girls. In May, the mentors are asked to look back to where the students were last fall.

Garfield Academy

Although HOSTS has now spread throughout the state, Garfield Elementary (now known as Garfield Academy) was the first school in the state of Oklahoma to adopt the HOSTS program. This is the fourth year that HOSTS has been offered at Garfield. HOSTS was designed as a one-on-one tutoring program to bring remedial readers up to their potential in reading and language arts.

HOSTS was used in this fashion during its first year at Garfield. Over the years, HOSTS has been modified to match the Garfield philosophy of building on the strengths of all students.

For the past two years, HOSTS has been offered to all second grade students. The academic mentoring benefits those students who need acceleration through the curriculum as well as those needing remediation. During the 1996-97 school year, the Garfield HOSTS program had well over 200 mentors from the community who volunteered to read with students.

HOSTS is made available at Garfield through federal Title I funds. HOSTS services have also been offered to students from St. Mary's Catholic School on the Garfield campus. The partnership of the two schools, through the Title I program, has helped fund a wider variety of materials in the HOSTS lab at Garfield and has given targeted students at St. Mary's access to the program. St. Mary's has also provided mentors in this partnership between the two schools. This year, St. Mary's is accessing the HOSTS program only to diagnose the reading needs of specific students.

Garfield Academy principal, Dr. Patty Ladd, stated, "HOSTS provides boys and girls with two benefits. First, there is nothing that enhances reading progress more than practice. HOSTS provides each child with one full hour of reading on the correct instructional level. In addition, it allows children to form relationships with mentors from the community. This is a priceless experience for our boys and girls."

Pearly Roland and Nina Balli will be coordinating the HOSTS program. Roland has been with the HOSTS program since the first year. Each classroom teacher also works closely with HOSTS so that the skills students practice in the HOSTS reinforce skills being presented in the classroom.

With the reorganization of Garfield Elementary into Garfield Academy this year, HOSTS has been expanded. All second and third grade students will participate, as well as readers in the multiage classes.

With the increased case load, there is a need for increased mentors. The entire community can volunteer by calling the school at 767-8031.

School Menu & Calendar

Elementary Breakfast

• Monday - Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.
• Tuesday - Blueberry muffins and scrambled eggs or cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.
• Wednesday - Cereal or honey bun, assorted juices and milk.
• Thursday - Pancakes with syrup and sausage rolls or honey bun or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
• Friday - Mini muffins or honey bun or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Elementary Lunch

• Monday - Chicken and noodles with hot bread or hot bagel with marinara sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, green peas or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
• Tuesday - Hot pockets or Frito pie, mexican beans, peaches, blueberry Jello or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet place, juice and milk.
• Wednesday - Pepperoni pizza or chili dog, fresh fruit, fried potato wedges, cherry Jello or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
• Thursday - Cheeseburger or steak fingers with hot roll, mashed potatoes and gravy green beans, wacky cake or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.
• Friday - Oven baked chicken with hot roll or Philly steak sandwich, grapes, potatoes and gravy, green salad, peanut butter bars or assorted cold sandwiches, salads or diet plate, juice and milk.

Middle School and Mid-High

Breakfast

• Monday - Egg and sausage biscuit or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
• Tuesday - Blueberry muffin squares or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
• Wednesday - Pancake on a stick or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
• Thursday - Apple turnovers or cereal, assorted juices and milk.
• Friday - Sausage rolls and bagel or cereal, assorted juices and milk.

Middle School and Mid-High

Lunch

• Available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Middle School are Domino's, Taco Bell burritos and Hardee's. On Tuesday and Thursday, the school offers Domino's and Taco Bell burritos. Available at the Mid-High on Monday, Wednesday and Friday are Domino's, Taco Bell burritos and Subway Sandwiches. On Tuesday and Thursday are Domino's, Taco Bell burritos and Hardee's.
• Monday - Cheeseburger, french fries, fresh fruit or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or pasta bar, juice and milk.
• Tuesday - Frito chili pie, mexican beans, sliced peaches, blueberry Jello or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.
• Wednesday - Pepperoni pizza, green salad, corn, applesauce, cherry Jello or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or taco bar, juice and milk.
• Thursday - Chicken and noodles, tossed salad, mixed vegetables, wacky cake or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet plate or potato bar, juice and milk.
• Friday - Steak fingers with hot roll and gravy, whipped potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, peanut butter bars or assorted cold sandwiches, salads, diet place or pasta and potato bar, juice and milk.

High School Lunch

• Available every day at Campus Mart, the Training Table Deli offers a Pasta Bar, Baked Potato Bar, lean items and fresh fruit. The Ala Carte Wildcat line offers Pizza Inn, Taco Bell burritos, Hardee's and Subway.
• All American
• Monday - Texas steak sandwich, green beans, french fries, seasonal fruit.
• Tuesday - Frito chili pie, corn, dill spears, seasonal fruit.
• Wednesday - Super corn dogs, french fries, ranch beans, seasonal fruit.
• Thursday - Teriyaki chicken breast or egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce, oriental vegetables, tossed salad, steamed rice, seasonal fruit.
• Friday - Stromboli or fried chicken with roll, tossed salad, broccoli and cheese, seasonal fruit.

Training Table

• Monday - Friday - Pasta bar, potato bar, deli sandwiches and salads, seasonal fruit.
• McCord Elementary

Breakfast

• Monday - Scrambled eggs, toast, juice and milk.
• Tuesday - Donuts, juice and milk.
• Wednesday - Pancake and sausage, juice and milk.
• Thursday - Ham, egg and cheese bar, toast, juice and milk.
• Friday - Cereal, toast, juice and milk.

Lunch

• Monday - Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, sliced carrots, strawberry cake and milk.
• Tuesday - Ham and cheese sandwich, dill spear, fries, pineapple chunks, cookie and milk.
• Wednesday - Spaghetti with beef, green beans, applesauce, french bread and milk.
• Thursday - Grilled cheese, ravioli, corn, sliced peaches and milk.
• Friday - Chicken strips, potatoes and gravy, broccoli, mixed fruit, hot roll and milk.

Pioneer Technology Center

• Tuesday - Beef Diane, Fiesta Chicken or Shrimp and Crayfish Etoffe served with assorted vegetables, breads and desserts.
• Wednesday - Barbecue brisket, chicken stir fry and baked ham served with assorted vegetables, breads and desserts.
• Thursday - Pot roast, chicken fajitas or spaghetti with meat sauce served with assorted vegetables, breads and desserts.
• The cafeteria is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to noon.

Mid-High

Sept. 30

• Eighth and ninth grade volleyball will play Jenks.

Oct. 2

• Eighth and ninth grade blue and red football at Stillwater, 3:30 p.m.
• Eighth and ninth grade volleyball at home with the time announced later.
• Cross country will travel to Stillwater.

Po-Hi

• Homecoming Week

Sept. 29

• Varsity softball at Tulsa Hale, 3:30 p.m.
• Junior varsity football hosts Stillwater, 6:30 p.m.
• Ponca City Area Chamber Orchestra. Room F-105, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30

• Sophomore and junior pictures, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Howell Auditorium.
• Representative from the Marines will be in the cafeteria at 10:30 a.m.
• Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at Jenks, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 1

• Faculty meeting in room F-103, 3:15 p.m.
• Bloodborne pathogen and sexual harassment training class at 3:45 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Oct. 2

• Course on American sign language and deaf culture in room 103, 5 p.m.
• Homecoming pep rally and parade, 5:30 p.m., downtown.
• Junior varsity and varsity volleyball at 6 p.m.
• Regional varsity softball through Saturday. Time and place announced later.

Oct. 3

• Lawn games will be held at the high school at 9:10 a.m.
• Drama and debate tournament in Edmond.
• Homecoming dinner in the cafeteria, 4 p.m.
• Varsity football hosts Enid, 7:30 p.m.
• Homecoming Dance, 10 p.m.

Oct. 4

• SAT testing, 7:30 a.m., Anderson Building.
• N.C.H.O. tryouts in Edmond.
• Cross country at Stillwater.
• Varsity volleyball tournament, 8:30 a.m.

Oil and Gas Report

Ainsworth Production Co. has revealed plans to drill a 6,100-ft. developmental well in the Thomas Field, Kay County. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 1 State of Oklahoma. Drillsite is 1.5 miles west-southwest of Newkirk.

Section 33-township 26n-range 2w-ne-nw.

Drilling operations are nearing the 3,600-ft. mark at the No. 1-97 McCluskey in the Blackwell Field, Kay County. Spudded on August 27, the venture is located 2.8 miles north of Blackwell.

Oil Ventures is the operator.

Section 4-township 27n-range 1w-nw-nw.

The No. 3 Fowl Creek, a 2,625-ft. developmental well, is scheduled to be drilled in Kay County's Tonkawa Field.

Hegco Canada Inc. is the operator.

The well will be spudded about one-half mile north of Three Rivers.

Section 35-township 25n-range 1w-sw-nw.

Drillsite has been staked for the No. 1-7 Main, a 3,750-ft. developmental well in the Southeast Whiterock Field, Noble County. The operation will be located 3.9 miles west of Ceres. United Production Co. is the operator.

Section 7-township 23n-range 1w-se-nw.

M.M. Energy Inc. has filed for permit to drill the No. 10 L.M. Devore, a 1,500-ft. developmental well six miles north-northeast of Lucien. The well is located in Noble County's Polo Field.

Section 27-township 22n-range 2w-se-nw.

The No. 2 Donahoe, a wildcat well, has been recompleted for extended production in Noble County, about one-half mile east of Red Rock. It showed ability to pump 127 barrels of oil per day.

Production is from new perforations at 4,792 to 4,824 feet into the wellbore.

Cooper and Lucier Inc. is the operator.

Section 23-township 23n-range le-se-nw.

Baron Exploration Co. has plugged and abandoned an unsuccessful well in Noble County, 2.5 miles south of Lucien. The well was spudded on May 5 and was known as the No. 1-6 Buckwheat.

Section 6-township 20n-range 2w-se-nw.

Howard Heuston has revealed plans to drill a 1,700-ft. developmental well in Osage County's Almeda Field. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 11 Heuston "A." Drillsite is 9.6 miles southeast of Bowring.

Section 18-township 26-range 12-ne.

Drillsite has been staked for the No. 14 Burbank, a 3,065-ft. developmental well in Osage County's Burbank Field. The operator is Burbank Petroleum Co. The operation will be located 1.2 miles southwest of Little Chief.

Section 10-township 25-range 6-sw-sw.

Two developmental wells are planned by Heyliger Oil and Gas Corp. in Osage County's Boar Creek Field, 3.7 to 4.3 miles northeast of Osage.

The wells will be known as the No. 7 and No. 8 Heyliger. Both will seek production in the Arbuckle Test Formation, with total depths projected to 2,900 fee.

Section 32-township 22-range 9-sw-sw and ne-ne, respectively.

The No. 1-36 Zinke, a 2,850-ft. developmental well, is scheduled to be drilled in Osage County's Sunset Field. Zinke and Trumbo Inc. is the operator. The well will be spudded 5.7 miles east of Hominy.

Section 36-township 23-range 9-se-sw.

Maddox Names Ross To Be First Assistant

NEWKIRK - District Attorney John G. Maddox has appointed local attorney Philip A. Ross to be his first assistant district attorney.

The position is effective this Wednesday, but Ross will officially be sworn into office by District Judge D.W. Boyd at 9 a.m. Friday, an event to which the public is invited.

Citing the "unique timing of circumstances," Ross returns to prosecutorial duties after 10 years in private practice. He will replace former first-assistant Lisa Goodspeed Tate, who left earlier this month to accept a position with the state attorney general's office.

Born and raised in Newkirk, Ross was graduated from Newkirk High in 1971 and received his B.B.A. in petroleum land management in 1975 from the University of Oklahoma. He worked in oil and gas exploration in Houston and Tulsa before graduating from the University of Tulsa School of Law in 1983.

After he returned to Newkirk in 1984, he was appointed as part-time assistant district attorney for Kay and Noble counties, serving from 1985 to 1987. He then began private law practice with the firm of Ross, McCarty, Rigdon and Ross.

"It is the unique timing of circumstances that allows me the opportunity to serve the people of this district as their first assistant district attorney," Ross said, adding he expected the job to be a great challenge.

In making the announcement Friday, Maddox said he was "delighted to find someone living right here in Kay County with the background, qualifications and willingness to serve."

Ross and his wife Laura, who is a teacher at Newkirk Middle School, have three children, Sarah, Lindsay and Rusty. Phil Ross is the son of longtime Newkirk attorney David Ross and the late Betty Ross. His grandfather I.D. Ross was former Kay county attorney.

Oktoberfest Offers Fun for Kids

Mimes, Jugglers, a unicyclist, ventriloquists, magicians and puppetry are all on tap for youths during the Oktoberfest next weekend at the Marland Mansion grounds.

A special effort to expand activities for youngsters has been made this year. There will be two tents for entertainment and activities.

Admission to the grounds is $2 for adults and $1 for children 7 to 11, children under 6 are free.

Beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at the children's tent, mime Craig Silvy will be performing. At noon Ted Campbell, juggler/unicyclist will appear, followed by Don Hall, ventriloquist, at 1 p.m. and Joe Comer, magician, at 2 p.m.

On Sunday Dave May, puppeteer/ventriloquist will be performing beginning at noon.

Other activities for kids will be space ball, bicycle, canoe rides, trampoline, Moon Bounce, Superplay (Burger King type of play area with tubes and balls for children to crawl through), clown wet sponge toss, snail bean bag toss, putt-putt, ring toss and ladder climbing.

More activities are button making, Kerplunk, peg maze, face/painting, tiger tracks, ball maze, softball/football throw, helium balloons, and art, pet stones, cardboard box maze and pop can ring toss.

Additionally there will be finger printing for children in the children's area.

Duck Derby Entrants Will Be Quacked Up

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer

The second annual Ponca City YMCA Duck Derby will be held next Sunday at the lake on the Marland Mansion grounds at 2 p.m.

Up to 7,500 little yellow rubber ducks now have been adopted by the friendly citizens of Ponca City and will enter the race for their adopted patrons to win some exceptional prizes and earn monies for affordable YMCA programs for families in the area.

The fastest duck to reach the appointed goal will win a grand prize of four days and three nights on a Big Red Boat Caribbean cruise for two - airfare included - for their lucky owners. Also included is the possibility that the adopted duck will be the Million Dollar Duck if he has a special lucky number and is the first to reach the goal.

The second duck to reach the goal will win first prize of a $1,500 Wal-Mart shopping spree for its owner and 11 more ducks will also win prizes for their owners.

Second prize will be a $900 40-meal deal from several restaurants in Ponca City including Amarillo Grill, Blue Moon, Enrique's, Golden Corral, Grand Cafe, Head Country, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Mazzio's, Pizza Inn, Sonic Drive-In, and Western Sizzlin'.

Also a $500 Wal-Mart shopping spree; a Cookshack electric smoker, a commercial water cooler from Quality Water, a set of four tires from Waddell Tire Co., a Billy Vessels autographed print from the YMCA, a lawn mower from Ponca Hardware, 200 gallons of gas from Conoco, a $200 gift certificate from Buy for Less, a $100 gift certificate from Cable One; and two $100 U.S. Savings Bonds from Ponca City financial institutions.

Ducks may be adopted anytime prior to the race at an adoption fee (donation) of $5 per duck or in flocks. A six-pack of quackers is $25; adoption of a dozen dashing ducks for $50 also gets a free Duck Derby T-shirt; and donation of $100 gives the donor a flock of 25 ducks plus two free T-shirts and a Ducky souvenir.

Offered for the first time this year is the Business Bunch. A $250 donation gets the donor five T-shirts, five souvenirs and 75 duck adoptions. The offer is also open to groups who want to pool their money to increase their odds. All donations are tax "de-duck-tible!"

Each duck is numbered with a computerized number to assure fairness and accuracy and each purchaser will receive a corresponding lucky duck number. Two ducks will be selected at random to compete as "Million dollar ducks." If either one is the first to cross the finish line, the owner will win the $1 million prize.

Head duckmasters for the event are Lori Nuzum, vice president of operations at First National Bank, and Rick Vanater, Cable One classified advertising sales manager.

Adoption papers are available at Wal-Mart, WBBZ, KPNC, Cable One, First National Bank, Pioneer Bank, NationsBank, Quality Water Services, the YMCA, Ponca City Aviation Boosters, Ponca City High School cheerleaders and various other locations throughout Kay County.

"We encourage families and businesses to get involved in this fun event," said Nuzum. "We know they'll not only have a 'quacking' good time, but it will benefit a good cause here in our YMCA.

United Way Campaign Reaches 50 Percent

"We've reached the 50 percent mark!" says Brad Dickey, 1997-98 United Way campaign chairman, and we're moving full steam ahead.

"The community has opened up their hearts and their pocketbooks wide this year to help fund the 17 agencies supported by United Way. As our theme says, we are a caring community and with two weeks to go in the campaign we're on our way to the top."

"Campaign in Progress" signs are being displayed in many company lawns as they run their workplace campaigns this year.

"Those are sought-after signs," says Helene Schwartz, United Way director. "We've had several calls asking for those signs or our new 'Thanks for Your Support' signs to be proudly displayed after their campaigns end. We are pleased to have such an outpouring of public support," says Schwartz.

According to Schwartz, campaign workers are the key to a successful campaign. These 200 key people have been delivering campaign packets and visiting with businesses all over town. They will be returning between now and Oct. 13 to pick up the packets to help reach the United Way goal of $585,000.

An added incentive this year is an early bird drawing to be held Wednesday. Those individuals donating a minimum of $100 and turning in their pledge cards by 5 p.m. on Oct. 1 will be eligible for the drawing.

The three key prizes are: keys to a weekend van rental donated by Jack Bowker Ford; a weekend getaway package to Shangri-La on Grand Lake, donated by Cable One and Shangri La; and a one-year family membership at the YMCA donated by the YMCA.

On Oct. 13, there will be an additional drawing for many other prizes for those donating or pledging a minimum of $100.

"We still need your help," says Dickey. "If you have a pledge packet sitting at your business, open it up, read about the good work of the 17 member agencies and make a pledge. Every dollar helps make a difference."

Council Oak Trio To Perform Friday

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer

The Council Oak Trio, a woodwind ensemble from Tulsa, will present an "informance" for Ponca City Federated Music Club Friday at the Cultural Center at 1:30 p.m.

The program is open to the public and guests are welcome.

Prior to the special program, members of the Music Club will participate in a salad luncheon beginning at 12:30 p.m. Following the musical "informance," the group will also conduct a business meeting.

Hostesses for the luncheon are Kathy Wimberly (chairman), Ivah Andress, Kay Anthony, Elizabeth Bajork, Roberta Motz, Frances Thompson, Katy Tucker, Rhoda Young and Barbara Younger.

The trio is composed of Debbi Turner, flute; Brad Behn, clarinet, and Susie Brown, bassoon. Together these musicians perform a wide variety of music, from medieval to contemporary, on 12 different woodwind instruments.

Friday's program will include music by Debussy, Bach, Mozart, Puccini, and Gershwin. In addition the program will include a piece entitled "Portrait of a Cat" by University of Tulsa professor Joseph Rivers. The piece was commissioned by the Trio and includes narration.

Formed in 1994, the Council Oak Trio has performed nearly 100 concerts many of them for children. The ensemble was twice chosen to perform under the auspices of the Harweldon Institute, a school enrichment program in Tulsa.

"Our Favorite Things," a CD was released in late 1996. All three musicians carry an impressive musical background.

Turner performs with Toot Sweet Flutes, Da Capo and the Starlight Band, as well as with the Council Oak Trio. She has appeared a soloist with the Band and with the Tulsa Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra.

Formerly second flutist with the Philharmonic, Debbi holds bachelor and master of arts degrees from the University of Tulsa, where she was an F.B. Parriott Fellow and a member of Phi Gamma Kappa and Sigma Alpha Iota. She has done additional post-graduate work in music history.

Debbi maintains an active free-lance career and teaches for the Harwelden Institute, Channing Day School and her Kokopelli Flute Studio.

Behn is the second and Eb clarinetist for the Tulsa Philharmonic, a position he has held since 1990. He holds bachelor and master of music degrees from Northwestern University where he studied with Russell Dagan and Robert Marcellus. He has participated in summer music festivals in Aspen, Santa Barbara, Des Moines Opera, and Graz, Austria.

As a mouthpiece and reed craftsman, Behn has conducted workshops at Northwestern, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught in the Tulsa and Bartlesville schools as an instrumental specialist at Oklahoma State University.

Brown plays bassoon and contra bassoon with the Tulsa Philharmonic and the Oklahoma Sinfonia. She has also performed with Solisti New York, the Bartlesville Symphony, the Fort Smith Symphony, the Gilbert and Sullivan Society and the Starlight Band.

Susie holds a bachelor of music degree from West Texas State University and teachers included William Davis and Sue Schrier. She is a teaching artist and teacher trainer with the Harwelden Institute. She also teaches privately and at Oral Roberts University and Oklahoma State University.

The Council Oak Trio "informance" program is being presented by the Ponca City Federated Music Club with the assistance of the Oklahoma Arts Council.

In addition to the 1:30 p.m. "informance" program at the Cultural Center, on Friday the Council Oak Trio is presenting two morning programs at St. Mary's School.

New Electric Utility Manager Named for City

The Ponca City Utility Authority has named Charles "Rusty" Edwards as the new general manager of Electric Utilities.

Edwards will conduct research on industry trends, coordinate strategic business planning efforts and im-plement related improvement initiatives regarding financial and operational methods.

Edward's previously managed the electric, water and sewer operations and maintenance as the utility director for the City of Perry and was the general manager of the Tahlequah Public Works Authority. In addition, Edwards was the director of operations for the Municipal Utility Board for the City of Pryor.

Edwards has served as the president of the Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma (MESO) and continues to serve as a board member. He is also a member of the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, where he serves on the Energy Services 2000 Committee and Planning and Operations Committee.

He and his wife, Candace, have three children: David Edwards of Salina, Judith Arnall of Tahlequah and Belinda Satterfield of Ponca City.

Ponca City's electric utility is composed of seven substations with more than 500 miles of electrical lines in a 100-square-mile area and serves approximately 13,888 residential customers and 1,376 commercial customers.

Ponca City Well-Represented At 84th OML Conference-Expo

By Patti Pfeiffer
News Staff Reporter

Ponca City was well represented at the 84th Oklahoma Municipal Leagues (OML) Annual Conference and Exposition which concluded Friday in Tulsa with the mayor, city commissioners, department heads and other city employees attending.

OML is statewide, non-profit corporation governed by municipal officials throughout Oklahoma and address issues and concerns of local governments.

It was record attendance at the conference, as more than 500 people representing some 400 cities and towns throughout the state of Oklahoma, gathered at the three-day event.

"This is the structure of Oklahoma cities, the working force of the cities and towns of Oklahoma," Ponca City Mayor Marilyn Andrews said of the crowd gathered at the OML annual business meeting Thursday morning.

The mayor ended her reign as the 1996 "Mayor of the Year" as she had the honor to announce the 1997 award recipient at the Awards Breakfast Friday. Receiving this year's prestigious honor was Gary Rader of Weatherford.

The conference was educational for all in attendance with almost 50 seminars covering subjects from animal control to restructuring of the electrical industries to legislative issues involving cities and towns and many others.

Several of the seminars were moderated by Mayor Andrews. In addition, Public Works Director Ken Parr and newly-appointed Electric Utility Director Rusty Edwards also moderated seminars at the convention.

Ponca City Commissioners Dick Stone, Tom Leonard, Lyn Boyer and Assistant City Manager Tom Short also attended.

Also in attendance for one day of educational seminars were Police Chief Raymond Ham, Finance Director Marc LaBossiere, Information Systems Manager Rick Meyer and city employees Leda Conner, Sherry Bowers and Tana Wilson.

During the convention Andrews was re-elected to serve on the OML Board of Directors and Edwards was elected to the Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma (MESO) Board of Directors and will serve as vice-president of the association.

The City of Tonkawa was awarded the Public Improvement Award for a city under 10,000 by the Consulting Engineering Council of Oklahoma.

It was announced by OML President Mark Schwartz that Mayor Andrews will be representing the OML at the National League of Cities Conference to be held in Dec. in Philadelphia.

Appreciation Dance Today

The 1997 Ponca Powwow Committee will say "thank you" to everyone today for a successful powwow with an appreciation dance beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center in White Eagle.

Gourd dancing begins at 2:30 p.m. with the evening meal at 5 p.m. and more gourd dancing at 6 p.m.

The Rev. Thomas Roughface will serve as master of ceremonies while Douglas Eagle will be head singer. Burgess Primeaux is head dancer, Kirby Feathers is arena director and the cooks are Bronson and Nellie Roughface.

Emily Smith is the reigning Ponca princess.

A cedar ceremony will follow the evening meal.

Everyone is welcome and full security is provided.

Hethushka Sets Autumn Dance

The Ponca Hethushka Society will hold its annual autumn dance, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997, at the Cultural Center at White Eagle.

Under the leadership of head committeeman Damon Roughface, head singer Eli Warrior, and cook Allen Blueback, war dancing will begin in the afternoon around 2 p.m.

Following the afternoon dancing the members and guests will break for supper, and wolf songs will be sung after the meal. All members are reminded to bring a gift basket of groceries, and their dues. War dancing will resume in the evening.

All citizens are invited from the surrounding communities and tribes.



DEATHS

Henry W. Bloomfield

Henry W. Bloomfield, resident of Osage County, died Friday morning, Sept. 26, 1997, in St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He was 50.

Graveside service will be Monday at 2 p.m., Sept. 29, 1997, in the Burbank Cemetery with Manny Loveall, pastor of the First Christian Church of Shidler, officiating. Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax, is in charge of arrangements.

Henry W. Bloomfield was born Aug. 29, 1947, in Ponca City, the son of William Lewis and Geraldine Mitchell Bloomfield. He attended Shidler High School and graduated with the Class of 1965. Mr. Bloomfield was an investigator for the Osage District attorney's office, and was a former Osage County sheriff.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Shidler and the Pawhuska Elks Lodge FOP. Mr. Bloomfield enjoyed hunting and fishing as hobbies.

Surviving are two sons, Kelly Bloomfield of Stillwater and Spencer Pace Bloomfield of Barnsdall; his mother, Jerry Bloomfield of Shidler; one brother, Bill Bloomfield Jr. of Shidler and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father on Nov. 16, 1994.

Memorials may be made to the Osage County Battered Children's Fund, c/o Osage County District Attorney, Osage County Court House, Room 305, Pawhuska, OK 74056, attention Sherry.

The body will lie in state in the Shidler Chapel of Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home until Monday noon. The family will be at the Bloomfield home in Shidler to receive family and friends.

Martin Hinson Reese

BLACKWELL - Martin Hinson Reese, former resident of the Braman area, died in the Newkirk Nursing Home Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997, at 4:15 a.m. He was 67.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 1997, in the Caldwell Cemetery, Caldwell, Kan. Warren Stafford of Blackwell will officiate. Roberts & Son Funeral Home, Blackwell is in charge of arrangements.

Martin Hinson Reese was born Aug. 25, 1930, in Enid, Okla., the son of Martin VanBuren and Anna (Huffman) Reese. He grew up on the farm near Fairview, Okla. In 1947 he moved with his parents to a farm north of Braman, Okla., where he lived until 1975 when he moved to Fort Supply to live.

In 1996 he moved to the Newkirk Nursing Home in Newkirk, Okla., where he lived until his death.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in South Haven, Kan.

Surviving are an aunt, Thelma Pool of Blackwell, and a number of cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his uncles and aunt, John and Velma Kersey and Howard Pool.

Memorials may be made in his name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Heart Fund.

Edna Noble

PAWNEE - Edna Noble, resident of Fairfax, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997, in Fairfax. She was 89.

The funeral will be Monday, Sept. 29, 1997, at 2 p.m. in the Ralston Bible Church with the Rev. Jon Denney officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Ralston, under direction of Poteet Funeral Home, Pawnee.

Casket bearers will be Alex Noble, W.A. Fritzgerald, Bob Rice, Forrest Goad, Edmond Gates and Jerry Evatt. Honorary bearers will be Bob Irons, Ralph Dooley and Bob Clark.

Edna Noble was born Feb. 18, 1908, in Ralston, Okla., the daughter of Bud and Mary (Campbell) Quillen. She and Bennett Noble were married in May 1940. In 1957 they moved to the Fairfax and Ralston area from the Big Bend Community.

She was a Protestant, a homemaker and mother.

Surviving is one son, Roger Noble of Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennett; two sons, Stan and Richard "Dick" Noble; two brothers, J.B. Quillen and Howard "Shorty" Quillen; a sister, Mabel Grady and her parents, Bud and Mary Quillen.

Alberta M. Johnson

OKLAHOMA CITY - Alberta M. Johnson, former resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997, in Oklahoma City.

The funeral will be Monday, Sept. 29, 1997, at 1 p.m. in Friendship Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oklahoma City. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, under direction of Branstetter Rosewood Funeral Home, Oklahoma City.

Micah Elijah Reeves

Micah Elijah Reeves, infant son of Deborah Jordan Reeves, died Friday, Oct. 26, 1997, in Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Resthaven Cemetery, Ponca City, under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Grandparents of the infant, Robert and Willie Jordan of Ponca City, also survive.

Funerals

Monday

2 p.m. - August Greenhagen, Hawks Funeral Home, Arkansas City with burial in Newkirk Cemetery. Hawks Funeral Home, Arkansas City is in charge of arrangements.

Services Pending

Bob Brookhart

Bob Brookhart, resident of Tonkawa, died at his home Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997. He was 84.

A memorial service is to be held later and will be announced. Cremation arrangements are being handled by McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.



NEWS BRIEFS

Fuel Leak - Police and fire units responded to a fuel leak at 7:52 a.m. Friday at Albertson's, 2005 North Fourteenth Street. A semi-truck involved in an accident had a ruptured gas tank which was leaking diesel fuel.

Break-In - At 7:58 a.m. Friday it was reported that the Friendly Tavern, 705 North Osage Street, had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Arrest - Police arrested a man at 10: a.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Arrest - At 12:27 p.m. Friday a 48-year-old man was arrested at Eleventh Street and South Avenue on a Kansas warrant for parole violation.

Arrest - A 61-year-old man was arrested at 2:05 p.m. Friday from the 500 block of North Peachtree Street on a city warrant.

Burglary - At 2:07 p.m. police received a report from Pemberton's Chevrolet, 3330 North Fourteenth Street, advising that a vehicle had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Arrest - Police arrested a 24-year-old man at 5:05 p.m. Friday on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Arrest - A 21-year-old man was arrested at 6:12 p.m. Friday at Fairway Lane and Kingston Road for driving under suspension, no insurance, expired inspection and no seat belt.

Two Arrested - Police arrested a 26-year-old woman at 11:26 p.m. Friday from the 2200 block of north Fourteenth Street for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and on a city warrant for failure to appear. Also arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and on a Kay County warrant for public intoxication was a 27-year-old woman.

Arrest - A 34-year-old man was arrested at 2:12 a.m. Saturday at Waverly Avenue and Grand Avenue for possession of marijuana and public intoxication.

Arrest - Police arrested a 22-year-old man at 2 a.m. Saturday from St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on a city warrant for failure to appear and on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay and driving under the influence.

Special Board Meeting - A special board meeting will be held Monday at 5 p.m. in the Administration Building. Comments from the public will be heard along with consideration of the 1997-98 Estimate of Needs for the Ponca City School District.

Conoco - Conoco Arthritis Aquatics will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. at the Conoco pool. These classes are sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation and Conoco Retirees or Affiliates. Classes begin Oct. 6. For more information call June Foreman at 762-0035.

Tole Convention - The 24th Annual Tole Country Convention will be held Oct. 10-12 at the Clarion Hotel/Comfort Inn, 4345 North Lincoln, Oklahoma City. Featured will be exhibit hall, make-it, take-it booths from various art suppliers, and demos, all free. Classes will also be offered for a fee. Call (405) 745-4266 for more information.

Quilt Show - The Prague Art Guild is sponsoring its 18th Annual Quilt show, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prague Community Center. Quilts, wallhangings and quilt blocks will be exhibited and for sale. For more information call 405-567-4093.

Local Airman Completes Port Call - Navy Airman Rickey L. Ryan, son of Jack R. and Louise Ryan of Ponca City, recently completed a seven-day port visit to Haifa, Israel, while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy, currently on a six-month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. During the port visit, Ryan and fellow crew members painted and landscaped an orphanage and the Sacred Heart Convent for Disabled Children. The 1993 graduate of Ponca City Senior High School joined the Navy in July 1996. He is a graduate of Northern Oklahoma College.

Navy Fireman Completes Basic - Navy Fireman Alden B. Lauer, grandson of Floyd R. and Sondra M. Ailey, both of Nardin, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program. Lauer completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, fire fighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis is also placed on physical fitness. He is a 1995 graduate of Deer Creek Lamont High School.



LIFESTYLES

Christian Women's Club Names Officers

New advisors for the Ponca City Christian Women's Club are Denice Heick, chairman; Joan Brown, contact advisor: Virginia Jacobs, prayer advisor; and Rosalin Kolb, project advisor.

Other officers making up the executive committee include Loretta Lawson, special feature chairman; Deanna Hodges, Friendship Bible Coffee coordinator; Pat Thompson, decorations coordinator; Rhonda Walker, assistant decorations coordinator; Valoyce Musgrove, nametag chairman; Deborah Randall, nursery chairman; Cindy Anno, telephone chairman; Jeanette Fairbanks, assistant telephone chairman and book chairman; Betty Hibbs, ticket chairman; LaJune Justice, assistant ticket chairman; Bea Perry, treasurer; Maisie Russell, assistant treasurer; Patty Curl, music assistant; and Karen Cripps, hostess/progress chairman.

Christian Women's club luncheons are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Ponca City Country Club. The luncheon is open to all women and includes a special feature, music and a speaker. Childcare is provided.

The local club was begun over twenty years ago and is a part of Stonecroft Ministries of Kansas City, Mo. According to members the club project, Village Missions, is a Christ-centered missionary organization, ministering to the spiritual needs of rural and suburban communities in the United States and Canada.

Prayer coffees are conducted monthly. Those attending pray for the local, national and international outreach of Stonecroft Ministries, the country, government leaders and individual needs.

Friendship Bible Coffees are a Bible study used as a tool to reach people for Christ. The studies are prepared and conducted in such a way that those unfamiliar with the Bible are able to participate in the discussion said a spokesperson. The courses vary in length from five to 14 weeks. Five different Bible correspondence courses are available for people of all ages who want to study the Bible at their own pace.

Other outreach ministries include Progress Magazine: the international publication of Stonecroft Ministries published bimonthly; Stonecroft Life Publications, Christ-centered books, booklets, videos, and audiocassettes for all ages.

Locally, craft workshops are held monthly where all women are invited to participate in making table decorations, name tags and prayer favors for the monthly luncheons. A nursery is available by reservation for all meetings and workshops. For more information or to make luncheon reservations call Cindy, 762-2151 or Karen, 765-9835.

Oklahoma's First Lady To Visit Here

First Lady of Oklahoma, Cathy Keating embarks on a tour of Main Street towns and will be in Ponca City on Thursday. The First Lady's tour is an opportunity to review revitalization efforts made in 12 Main Street communities. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce operates the Main Street program in the state.

Tamara Sharp, executive director for Ponca City Main Street Authority, said Mrs. Keating has scheduled a walking tour of the project area at 3 p.m., beginning at Centennial Plaza, Grand Avenue, between Fifth and Sixth Street.

A special public ceremony includes a presentation to Mrs. Keating with the presence of Mayor Marilyn Andrews; Gary Martin, city manager and members of the Board of Directors of Ponca City Main Street Authority. A walking tour of downtown and a book signing will follow.

"I'm excited to have the opportunity to visit Ponca City Main Street and review the improvements made in your historic central business district. Throughout my tenure as First Lady I have emphasized the importance of maintaining our heritage and the direct impact this has on our economy," Mrs. Keating said.

"The Main Street towns are excited to have Mrs. Keating review their progress," said Melody Kellogg, director of the Oklahoma Main Street Program. "The 33 active towns have generated over $115 million in private investment, created more than 4,100 new jobs and helped in the development of more than 1,400 new or expanded small businesses," added Kellogg.

"Having the First Lady visit these towns is particularly important because she is an active preservationist herself. From her own experience and interest, I know she has a real appreciation for the efforts that these towns make to save their historic and cultural centers," said Kellogg.

The First Lady is the author of "Our Governors' Mansion", an illustrated guided tour of every governor's mansion in the nation, which is currently in use. Specially commissioned photographs of all the residences showcase art and objects related to each state's special heritage in the book. Mrs. Keating will hold a book signing at The Master's Touch, 115 North Fourth, starting at 4:30 p.m.

The proceeds from Mrs. Keating's book go to Friends of the Mansion Inc., and are to be used for the upkeep of the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion and any other needed renovation at the Mansion grounds.

The Main Street approach was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation/National main Street Center and has been used successfully to revitalize downtown areas in more than 1,200 cities.

Kildare FCE Making Plans For Anniversary

Members of the Kildare FCE group met Sept. 24 at Western Sizzlin' restaurant for the quarterly birthday luncheon. Melba Irwin was the hostess and announcement was made that Kildare FCE was a winner at the recent fair with the Grandchampion booth. The group also won first in FCE Cultural Arts and Housing and first place in clothing.

Karen Overman reported that the Kay County FCE cookbooks were sold out, but have been re-ordered. There were 11 members attending the meeting and a discussion was held on the Sept. 3 meeting when Barbara Hunget was hostess and Margaret Hoepfinger gave the lesson "Plants for Improved Mental Health."

Newly elected officers are Helen Janda, president; Mary Buesing, vice president; Barbara Hunget, secretary; Elsie Johnson, treasurer; Melba Irwin, public relations chairman.

The Kildare FCE will be celebrating the 50th anniversary with a reception. Mrs. Irwin is chairman for the event and committee members are Ms. Overman and Brenda Schneeberger. First organized as the Kildare Home Demonstration Club under the leadership of Mary Woolsey Oct. 21, 1947 the name was changed to Kildare Extension Homemakers and in 1993 was called Kildare Family and Education Group. The next meeting will be Oct. 8 with Helen Janda as hostess and Karen Overman as lesson leader.

Reception Fetes Former Residents

Former residents of the Marland area, John and Esther Selvey, 1503 North Washington, Stillwater, are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. An open invitation is extended to friends and family to attend a reception Oct. 4, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Southside Baptist Church, 1223 South Perkins Road, in Stillwater.

Mr. Selvey was a rural mail carrier in the Marland-Ponca City area from 1954-80. She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

TOPS Chapter Members Meet

TOPS OK 308 Chapter met Monday evening with Donna McCoy calling the meeting to order. She also gave the devotional entitled "Poem For a Rainy Night". The TOPS Pledge was led by Joan Hendrickson and the KOPS Kreed was led by Marietta Nelson.

Delpha Clemens called the roll and Betty Flower gave the weight report. Best loser was Beth Lechtenberg and Joan Hendrickson won the "Ha-Ha" pot. Joan Hendrickson gave the program entitled, "Scale Won't Budge?"

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit organization whose members desire to lose or maintain weight. It neither sells nor endorses products. Members are encouraged to develop individual exercise programs, and contests are used to encourage weight loss.

Brief programs are presented each week and visitors are welcome to attend the meetings. Weigh-in time is 6:15-6:55 and meetings begin at 7 p. m. on Mondays. For more information contact Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448

Kristi Grabeal Bride-Elect

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Grabeal of Wetumka announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kristi Dawn Grabeal, to Scott Jeremy Hayes, son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hayes of Ponca City. The couple will be married at Cann Memorial Gardens on Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Grandparents of the bride-elect are Jessie Grabeal of Wichita, Kan., the late Elmer Grabeal and the late Lewis and Sylvia Long. Orrin and Evelyn Pederson of Ponca City and the late Cecil and Clarene Hayes are grandparents of the prospective bridegroom.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Guymon High School, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University with a degree in English and Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. She is currently employed by The Ponca City News as the Education Editor.

Hayes, a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School, is co-owner of Hayes Real Estate and Auction Inc.

Oklahoma Pioneer Women Plus Constitution Week DAR Highlights

Hosting the Blackwell and Tonkawa chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Ponca City Chapter held a luncheon for their September meeting at the Cultural Center.

Dr. Brad Agnew from Northeastern State University at Tahlequah spoke on "Oklahoma Pioneers: Autobiographical Views." He noted not much was written about the early pioneer women. He cited Kate Bernard who got more votes than any candidate in an early territorial election and yet was hardly mentioned in history. She did an excellent job - too excellent. She was ousted from her job because she clamped down on guardians who were mismanaging the funds of Indian orphans the speaker said.

Dr. Agnew also mentioned Angie Debo, an outstanding state historian. She not only wrote but lived the history. She was finally recognized in 1985. A portrait of her painted by Charles Banks Wilson now hangs in the State Capitol.

Quoting a line describing early days, Agnew said, "The frontier was heaven for men and hounds but hell for women and oxen." Young girls fared better especially if their father was an army officer and they accompanied him to his post. Agnew read from the diaries of two young ladies who stayed at Ft. Gibson with their father. The excerpts described what good times they had being wooed by young officers on the post.

Among the special guests was Mayor Marilyn Andrews who presented a proclamation celebrating Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, to Pauline Rouse, Constitution chairman. Displays during Constitution Week were at the Ponca City Cultural Center and the Ponca City Library. Bells were rung on Sept. 17, at 4 p. m. by the following churches: St. Mary's Catholic, First Lutheran, First United Methodist, and the First Christian Church.

Each year for the last five years the National Constitution Center has sponsored "I signed the Constitution" events across the U. S. Roosevelt School sponsored this activity locally and they will send the signatures they collected to Philadelphia to be added to the permanent archival record in the NCC's planned museum.

Other guests attending the meeting were Barbara Younger, Mavis Robertson, Vita Hix, all of Ponca City; Frances Keightley of Harrodburg, KY, Elaine Fulton, Blackwell chapter regent, and members Belle Grosshardt, Margaret Carter and Harriet Woodson; Evelyn Coyle, Tonkawa regent, and her mother, Ruth Scoles.

During the business session, it was reported that Eleanor Coates, treasurer, was printing copies of the marriage records of Kay County since all copies had been sold.

Toni Gail Hargraves Weds Jon Bill Edwards III in Tulsa

Marriage vows for Toni Gail Hargraves and S/Sgt. Jon Bill Edwards III were officiated by the Rev. Phillip Gary at Woodward Park in Tulsa Sept. 6, 1997. The double ring ceremony began at 5 p.m.

Parents of the bride are Mary Ann Hargraves, 1118 North Peachtree, and Mr. and Mrs. William Don Hargraves, rural Ponca City. The bridegroom is the son of Carole Sue Edwards of Tulsa and the late Jon Bill Edwards Jr.

Attendants were Lynette L. McNully of Lancaster, Texas and Justin Clay Edwards of Tulsa, brother of the bridegroom. The reception was held at the home of the bridegroom's sister, Carole Sue Nunnelee in Tulsa.

The bride is a graduate of Ponca City High School and received an associate degree in Business from Northern Oklahoma College. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in Musical Arts and earned a master's degree in Music Education from the University of Central Oklahoma.

The bridegroom, a graduate of Kemper Military School in Boonville, Mo. attended Kemper Military College. He was a Reconnaissance Marine and is a veteran of Desert Storm. The couple resides in Miami where he is a recruiter for the United States Marine Corps.

Kimberly Revard Becomes Bride of Scott Alan Pearson

The First Baptist Church was the setting Sept. 6, 1997 for the wedding of Kimberly Carole Revard and Scott Alan Pearson. The double ring vows were solemnized in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony by Dr. Tom Owens of Drumright. The church was decorated with spiral candelabra and an arched candelabrum accented with tulle and greenery and complemented by large urns of purple, yellow and pink gladioli. The pews were marked with arrangements of tulle, ivy and Silver Mist.

The bride is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Douglas Revard, 805 Edgewood, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Pearson of Broken Arrow. Grandparents of the couple are Mrs. Ella Mae Hinkle of Ponca City and the late Don Hinkle, the late Mr. and Mrs. Clair Revard, the late Mr. and Mrs. Chester Warren and the late Mr. and Mrs. Velvie Pearson.

The musical program included "Fantasy" by Danny Wright as guests were seated. Mrs. Mara Culley of Tulsa sang "Doubly Good" as the parents lit candles and "The Wedding Song" as the bridal couple lit the Unity Candle. Accompanist was Sue Lippert, pianist. Also played was "Canon in D" and a traditional processional and recessional.

The bride was attired in a designer gown of satin and lace with a floor length satin skirt detailed with a scalloped hemline and ornate lace motif. The lace bodice featured a Sweetheart, off-the-shoulder neckline and short sleeves embellished with iridescents and pearls. The full skirt was detailed in back by a large satin bow and complemented by a cathedral length train with scalloped hemline and random lace cutouts adorned with iridescents and pearls. Her fingertip -length veil of illusion was double-tiered and secured by a tiara of iridescents and pearls. Following tradition, she wore something old, a crystal rosary belonging to her late paternal grandmother; something new, a silver wedding charm bracelet given to her by her maternal grandmother; something borrowed, a ring from her aunt, Linda Clark, and something blue was her garter. Her father gave her a coin for her show. The bride carried a bouquet of Calla lilies, yellow and purple Freesia and Beargrass wrapped with the crystal rosary.

Brandi Lefler of Enid was Maid of Honor and bridesmaids were Sarah Sanders of Pawnee, Janna Ryel of Tulsa, Laryn Burns of Stillwater, cousin of the bride, and Angie Batcheldor of Houston, Texas. Each was gowned in a long, fitted dress of Amethyst colored satin-backed crepe. The sleeveless bodice was styled with a square neckline in front and a deep back neckline accentuated by fabric rosettes and long streamers. The attendants carried multi-colored nosegays of yellow and purple roses, white and yellow carnations with statice and iridescent ribbon created by Carline Wilkinson.

Flower girl was Lacie Hillman of Tulsa, niece of the bridegroom. Her "Pink Ice" satin backed crepe dress was styled similarly to the other attendants and she wore a pink rosebud circlet in her hair and handed flowers to the guests as she walked down the aisle. The bridegroom's nephew, Taylor Hillman of Tulsa, served as ringbearer. Attired identically to the flower girl was the candlelighter, Lyndsie Hillman of Tulsa, niece of the bridegroom.

Mrs. Jerrod Scott of Pawnee attended the guest book and programs were distributed by Errin Rutherford, cousin of the bride, and Marcie Wilkinson. The bridegroom's sister, Kristi Hillman, escorted the couple to the Mansion patio where she sang "My Valentine" to them.

Serving as Best Man was Mike Wilson of Broken Arrow. Groomsmen were Roman Revard of Stillwater, brother of the bride; Marc Van Hooser of Tulsa, Brian Martin of Fayetteville, Ark. and Brett Jameson of Oklahoma City. Ushers were cousins of the bride, Dylan Burns of Stillwater, Jeremy Clark of Norman and Janson Clark of Ponca City.

Hosting the reception at the Marland Mansion were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Burns of Stillwater, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wilkinson, all of Ponca City. Assisting with the event were the bride's cousins, Jennifer McKenney of Norman, Wendy Childers and Melanie Waller of Ponca City. During the reception the newlywed couple were encircled by the bride's sorority sisters who sang the Kappa Delta "Song of Dreams."

Among the guests attending were Joan Waller, aunt of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Howard, Teri Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Laskey and family, all of Tulsa; Marilyn Prestage and Jamie Prestage of Broken Arrow; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Warren and family and the Pipes family from Edmond; Mrs. Strack of Watonga, Shemmel family from Mustang; Mrs. Warren and the Deborg family from Oklahoma City.

Following a wedding trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica the couple is residing in Tulsa. The bride is an Educational Service Coordinator for the Bank of Oklahoma in Tulsa and the bridegroom is a Recreational Therapist. He is pursuing a master's degree in Human Relations.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom's parents at the home of the bride's parents. A bridesmaids luncheon was held at the home of the bride's aunt, Linda Clark. Assisting were Donna Burns, Carline Wilkinson and Teresa Rutherford. Pre-nuptial parties were hosted by Teri Pearson and Mike Wilson; Sarah Sanders in Stillwater; Carmelita Childers in Ponca City, and by members of the First Baptist Church in Pawnee.

Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Hear Reports

Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter, Delta Lambda Delta, gathered for the first meeting of the year at a potluck supper at the home of Pauletta Beaty. Co-hostesses were Doris Stanley and Teri Nelson.

President Julie Lawrence conducted the business meeting and officers for the current year were introduced. Teri Nelson, treasurer, announced that a contribution had been sent to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation in memory of Darla Denton Hickam, daughter of Auretta Denton.

Pauletta Beaty, vice-president, distributed the new yearbooks and they were reviewed. Rush report was given by Rush Information Chairman Melinda Glasgow. She announced that contributions had been sent to the three collegiate chapters in Oklahoma -Psi at OU, Gamma Epsilon at OSU and Gamma Tau at OCU - to help with rush activities. During rush week at OSU three new members were taken and at OU 52 new members were added. Panhellenic Representative Sandy Hudack gave information on the Christmas House Tour to be held Dec. 7. She also announced that new yearbooks will be printed this year for the Kay County Panhellenic.

The program was given by Sandy Hudack, Province Alumnae Chairman for Oklahoma and Arkansas. She reported on the Leadership Academy she attended in July in Indianapolis, Ind. She explained the new Program for Alumnae Associations being presented by the Alumnae Association Development Committee.

In addition to the Province of Oklahoma/ Arkansas the province of Northern Florida, three Alumnae Chapters - Denver, Colo., Newport Beach/ Orange County, Calif. and Orlando, Fla. - and the Alumnae Club of Charlotte, N. C. have been chosen to be Pilots for the program. She also told of the tour of Alpha Chi Omega National Headquarters and announced the National Convention will be held June 19 - 22 in Norfolk, Va.

At the awards banquet the last night of the Academy Delta Lambda Delta was presented a Shining Star Award and a Foundation Award. They were one of three finalists for the Single Achievement Award for Public Relations and for Long Distance Collegiate Support. For the fifth year in a row the chapter was awarded a Continuing Excellence Award.

The next meeting will be a dinner at Godfrey's Restaurant on Oct. 28. Founders Day will be celebrated and Virginia Cronin will be honored with a 50 year pin presentation.

Parks, Recreation Schedules Three Exercise Formats

The Parks and Recreation Department is offering three different exercise formats to help participants "shape up and feel great." Participants may choose or mix any of six classes offered weekly to create a fun and challenging cross-training experience.

All classes are coed and are open to the public. New attendees may participate in the first class free of charge. Cost is $30 per month. If a minimum of five co-workers, club members, family or friends sign up at the same time the cost will be $25 per month per member.

All formats are set to music, including top 40, jazz, funk, country and classic. Classes are constructed on a follow the leader format, showing low-impact variation. Classes are led by Yolanda Trant, a Ponca City instructor for 18 years.

Class schedule and formats are: Jazzercise: the original dance exercise class that offers a blend of jazz dance and exercise science. This includes a warm-up, aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening with weights and concluding with a final stretch.

Circuit: This format intermingles aerobic routines with strength routines using weights and x-ertubes resulting in a high energy muscle powered class.

Step: Low-impact high intensity routines are performed with a variety of movements utilizing a four-six-inch step. A toning and stretch segment is added to complete a total body workout.

Class starts Oct. 3 and the schedule is: Monday/Jazzercise at 8:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday/Step at 8:15 a.m.; Wednesday/Jazzercise at 5:30 p.m.; Friday/Circuit at 8:15 a.m. and Friday/Step Circuit at 5:30 p.m.

All classes are held at the Unity Recreation Center, 1908 East Woodlands. Pre-enrollment is required. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department, 767-0432, or Yolanda, 762-7243.

Melissa Myers Will Marry

Whitney Mountain Chapel in Garfield, Ark. will be the setting Oct. 4 for the wedding of Melissa S. Myers and Fred A. Birkett. Miss Myers, a resident of Claremore, is the daughter of Mrs. Betty Myers, 133 Victory, and the late Tex Myers. Birkett is a resident of Belton, Mo. and is the son of David Birkett of Chicago, Ill. and Leona Birkett of Peculiar, Mo.

The bride-elect is a 1985 graduate of Ponca City High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1991. She is employed with Columbia Home Health and as a consultant for Pediatrics with various school systems, including the Tulsa area.

The prospective bridegroom is a 1985 graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School and has attended Johnson County and Longview College in Kansas City, Mo. He is an Electrical Supervisor of Commercial and Residential Development for Brett Jones Electric in Kansas City, Mo.

ABWA Chapter Holds Meeting

American Business Women's Association members hosted a salad supper and meeting recently at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Guests were Marva Soucek, Barbara Moses, Diane Malone and Arneta Washington.

Lela Taylor, president, conducted the meeting and various reports were given. Announcement was made that Johnnie Wilda was the winner of a fair booth prize. Vickie Frazier was the vocational speaker and told about her duties as a witness protection coordinator. Mrs. Wilda was in charge of the program. Participating in an "Angel" skit were Sharon Adams, Lana Byers, Leanna Adams, Susan Crank and Bonnie Nimerick.

Ms. Washington won the door prize. ABWA will hold a garage sale Oct. 4 at 1700 Princeton. The next regular meeting will be Oct. 20 at Perkins Restaurant. Giving a report on the national convention will be Lana Byers and Ms. Frazier.

Horineks Mark Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Horinek will be honored at a reception 2-4 p.m., Oct. 5 at the home of a daughter, Charlene McConnell, 1107 South Seventh. Co-hosting will be Alcinia Grell and Cindy Davis. The couple requests no gifts and extends an open invitation to family and friends to attend the 25th anniversary event.

Bruce Horinek and the former Karen Greenhagen were married Oct. 6, 1972 in the First United Methodist Church in Newkirk. They have owned and operated Horinek Oil Company for 25 years and Mrs. Horinek is employed at Albright Title and Trust. They have two other children, Lori Rutherford and Justin Horinek.

Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Meets

Members of Xi Gamma Sigma met on Sept. 23 at the home of Teena Robbins. After opening ritual and roll call, president Barbara Feil conducted the business meeting. She read a letter from Beta Sigma Phi International regarding available programs.

Announcement was made regarding the duties of the chapter at the Preferential observance to be held Nov. 17 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Plans were finalized for "Make a Difference Day" when members will help make posters and tickets for the Golden Villa fund raiser. A request was made for clothing for the Vo-Tech "closet." Social chairman Cindy Russell gave a report on upcoming socials. The next meeting will be Oct. 14 at the home of Toni Hogan.

Juni Parks presented the program, reading a poem "Crabbit Old Woman" followed by a discussion regarding treatment of the aged.

Class of 1944 Finalizes Plans

The planning committee for the class of 1944 will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 to finalize plans for the 53rd class reunion slated Oct. 17-19. The meeting will be at the home of Pauline Deffner Miles. Members of the class of 1945 have been invited to join in the celebration. More information may be obtained by calling 762-5866.

A mixer is planned for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Wentz Camp Dining Hall and a coffee registration and memorial service beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Cultural Center. A dinner-dance is scheduled at the Elks Lodge Oct. 18 preceded by a lawn party at the Don Mertz residence.

Group Plans Bazaar

Brenda Hand, president of womens groups at the Tabernacle in Blackwell, has issued an invitation to area churches and craft vendors to participate in a Holiday Craft and Baked Goods Bazaar. The event is scheduled Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 1013 North Ninth in Blackwell. For information call 405 363-2114.

Wheatheart Nutrition

Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to the home bound participating in the Wheatheart Nutrition Project. For more information call 767-1620. Wheatheart Nutrition Menus for this week are as follows:

Monday, Sept. 29: Southern Barbecue sandwich; oven fried potatoes; cucumber salad; hamburger bun; apple crisp or apple cobbler.

Tuesday, Sept. 30: Chef salad with dressing; crackers with butter; cinnamon roll; ice cream.

Wednesday, Oct. 1: Goldwater beans; mixed fruit with citrus; crackers with butter; applesauce cake.

Thursday, Oct. 2: Hamburger patty/barbecue sauce; red gelatin with mixed fruit; orange juice; baked beans; bun with butter; Ranger cookie.

Friday, Oct. 3: Sliced turkey; mashed potatoes with cream gravy; buttered peas; whole wheat roll with butter; tropical fruit mix.

Ponca City Happenings

SUNDAY

• American Girls party for mothers and daughters to introduce Josefina, the newest character in the American Girls series of historical fiction. 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at Brace Books & More on North Fourteenth.
• Marland Estate Mansion, 901 Monument Road, open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Guided tours, Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Special Tour information, 767-0420.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Sunday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).
• Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
• Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, 10th and Grand. Home of Ponca City Indian Museum, Bryant Baker Studio, 101 Ranch Museum and DAR Museum. Available for receptions, teas, bridge parties, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. 767-0427.
• Ponca City Tourism Office, 10th and Grand. Information about all tourist attractions and events in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 1-5 p.m. 763-8067.
• Singles Network discussion group, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. All single adults welcome.

MONDAY

• Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Monday, upstairs in the Harmony house, 212 South Third.
• Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Programs for women and children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.
• Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the First and Third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church. More information may be obtained by calling Vivian Cross, 765-8871; Lily Freeman, 762-9027; Martha Long, 762-5572.
• Freedom Group of AA open meeting 12 and 12 study, 8 p.m. Monday, Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more information.
• The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm. Call Beth Wright, 765-6738, for additional information.
• Ponca City Rotary Club, noon Monday, Marland Mansion Chapel.
• Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Monday, Harmony House basement, 212 South Third. Use south entrance by parking lot.
• Senior Citizens' Dance every Monday, 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, Ponca City. Everyone welcome. "Hayriders Band."
• TOPS OK 308, 6:15 p.m. Monday weigh-in. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Delpha Clemens, 762-2844 or Betty Flower, 765-5448.

TUESDAY

• Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Room 110, Wilkins Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All ladies welcome. For information, call 765-6829. 363-1643 or 762-2885.
• Kiwanis Club, noon Tuesday, American Legion.
• New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).
• New Hope AA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
• Parent Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.
• Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.
• Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).
• Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

• Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Lifestyles, 5 p.m. Wednesday. Happenings is events this week. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.
• Chapter EL. PEO, will meet at noon Oct. 1 with Rosalie Majors, 916 East Hazel. Co-hostesses are Jodie Gilbert and Charlene Carmichael. Mary Ann Potter will give the program "Herbs To Enhance Your Life."
• New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
• Pioneer Toastmasters Club, 11:30 to 12:30 Wednesday, East Auditorium, Conoco Complex, 1000 South Pine. Guests welcome to come discover what Toastmasters is about. For more information, contact Terri Buesing, president.
• Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 1 meeting at the Cann Memorial Home, 1500 East Grand. John Meadows, Ponca City Recycle Center, presents "Composting and Mulching in Your Yard." Call 762-8008 or 762-4426 for information.
• Storytime for 2 & 3 year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes.
• A Veterans Support Group will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the American Legion Post 14 Auxiliary Room. The group will be facilitated by a licensed professional counselor and Vietnam Veteran. The support groups will be held each Wednesday. Any U.S. veteran is welcome to attend. The post is located at 407 West South Avenue in Ponca City. More information may be obtained by calling Lee Keyes, 405 763-6506.
• Young-At-Heart Dance every Wednesday at the VFW post, 7-10 p.m. Everyone welcome. The Sunshine Playboys band will play.

THURSDAY

• Al-Anon at Conoco, TBTV 50 on Mezzanine between North and South towers, 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Linda 765-7045, 767-5328.
• Brace Books and More on North Fourteenth will host Gael Hancock at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Coffee Bar. She will present "Aromatherapy - The Use of Essential Oils To Improve Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Well-Being."
• Freedom Group of AA; open Big Book Study meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more information.
• Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.
• Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.
• Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.
• Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, for location, call 765-3178 or 762-5 529.
• Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).
• Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.

FRIDAY

• Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, Fall Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 10. Adults $4; children, $2.
• Council Oak Trio will present an "informance" of music for woodwind trio, Oct. 3, 1:30 p.m., at Ponca City Cultural Center. Open to the public it is sponsored by the OK Arts Council and Ponca City Federated Music Club.
• New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
• Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.
• Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.

SATURDAY

• New Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House (upstairs library). Smoke-free.
• Order of the Amaranth meets the first and third Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
• Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2161.
  

SPORTS

Mistakes Cost Wildcats in District

By FRED HILTONNews Sports Editor

STILLWATER - Mistakes, fumbles and penalties - along with a very good Stillwater team - were too much for Ponca City's Wildcats as they dropped a 35-9 decision to the Pioneers in the 6A-4 opener Friday night.

Three lost fumbles, 105 yards in penalties and lost opportunities would have made it hard to win against any team. Against the Pioneers, it was impossible.

But the shorthanded Cats gave it a shot. They were able to stay close early, thanks in part to three Stillwater turnovers. The Poncans also managed to put enough pressure on Stillwater quarterback Matt Holliday that he completed "only" 10 of 25 pass attempts. But those 10 completions went for 213 yards and one touchdown.

Ponca City couldn't find anyone in the secondary to keep up with wider receiver Trey Waters, who had six catches for 162 yards, including a 45-yard bomb from Holliday in the third quarter that started to put the game away.

The Pioneers also rushed for 194 yards, 85 by tailback Ben Miller, who scored two touchdowns.

Ponca City had 83 yards rushing and quarterback Eric Michaels was 7-of-16 for 70 yards . Michaels got his first touchdown on the ground with a two-yard keeper.

Holliday threw enough long completions to keep the fans happy, but for the most part Stillwater stole the Ponca City game plan. The Pioneers controlled the ball.

Stillwater ran off 62 offensive plays to 39 for Ponca City.

The game started on an up note for the Wildcats as Stillwater fumbles the opening kickoff and Ponca City recovered at the Stillwater 35.

But the Cats couldn't take advantage of the break and had to punt.

Ryan Treadway's pooch kick pinned the Pioneers at the 3. But Holliday promptly unpinned the Pioneers with a 35-yard strike to Waters.

That started a 9-play drive - with some help from two 15-yard penalties against Ponca City - which resulted in a 3-yard touchdown lunge by Miller with 6:35 left.

The next couple of series looked like da ja vue, in reverse.

Ponca City fumbled the kickoff return with Stillwater recovering at the 31. Holliday went to Waters on a pass that carried to the 10. But a holding penalty stalled the threat and the Pioneers missed a 39-yard field goal try.

The Wildcats took over at their own 20 and drove to the Stillwater 22. The drive stalled and the Cats set up for a field goal try. But the snap was mishandled and Stillwater recovered at the 40.

But on the next play, Stillwater fumbled the ball right back with Ponca City recovering at the 36. A third-and-10 pass from Michaels to Treadway carried to the 16. Two plays later, Michaels went over the left side for the touchdown.

Treadway Michael's favorite target on the night. He had four catches for 46 yards.

The Poncans missed on the extra point attempt, but were within a point of the Pioneers with just 35 seconds gone in the second period.

That's when Stillwater took control. The Pioneers marched 63 yards in 14 plays to score with Holliday scrambling the final nine yards.

Stillwater converted as crucial fourth down and seven in that drive. It was the first of three fourth downs Stillwater successfully converted on the night. With help from those successes and good field position, Stillwater did not punt once.

After holding Ponca City on the Wildcats' second series of the second quarter, Stillwater took over from its own 27 and ran out most of the quarter with a 13-play drive. Miller scored from the 2 with 43 second remaining in the half.

Ponca City opened the second half with a 34-yard kickoff return to the 47 by Toby Redleaf, but the Poncans were moved back by an unsportsmanship penalty - the first of three such calls in the second half. After two procedure penalty in four plays, the Cats had to punt from their own 18.

Stillwater moved to the Wildcat 30 only to have an unsportsmanlike penalty of its own. But Holliday made that up quickly with a 45-yard bomb to Waters which put the Pioneers up 28-6.

The Wildcats got untracked with a 12-play, 54-yard drive that carried to the Stillwater 17. However, the march died that and Jared Sindelar booted through a 34-yard field goal with 4:03 remaining in the third quarter.

That 28-9 score held until the final minutes of the game when Stillwater capped a 59-yard, 12-play drive with Dustin Diener scoring on fourth down from the six with 1:24 left.

The Cats face another tough district foe this Friday as they host the Enid Plainsmen.

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Injury Report - Ponca City quarterback Eric Michael took sick about 30 minutes after Fridays game and was taken to a Stillwater hospital. All test were negative and he was released. His status for Friday's game against Enid won't be know until early in the week, according to assistant coach Terry Henderson.

Stillwater 35, Ponca City 9

Ponca City 0 6 3 0 - 9

Stillwater 7 14 7 7 - 35

Scoring

Stillwater - Miller, 3 run; Fenton kick

Ponca City - Michaels, 2 run; kick failed

Stillwater - Holliday, 9 run; Fenton kick

Stillwater - Miller, 1 run; Fenton kick

Stillwater - Waters, 45 pass from Holliday; Fenton kick

Ponca City - Sindelar, 34 field goal

Stillwater - Diener, 6 run; Fenton kick

Individual Statistics

Rushing

Ponca City - Shores 9-46, Michael 10-28, Harrison 2-9, Roland 1-1. Stillwater - Miller 15-85, Stuart 7-55, Auch 7-28, Brawley 4-20, Diener 1-6, Waters 2-2,

sachwenke 1-4.

Passing

Ponca City - Michaels 7-16-0 70, Holliday 10-25-0 213

Receiving

Ponca City - Treadway 4-46, Bentley 1-16, Murrie 2-8. Stillwater - Waters 6-162, Pate 2-41, Brumley 1-14, Auch 1-(-4)

Statistics

Ponca Still.

First Downs 10 19

Rushes, yards 23-83 37-194

Passing yards 70 213

Comp-attempts 7-16-0 10-25-0

Punts-Avg 5-36 0

Fumbles-lost 4-3 3-3

Penalties-yards 11-105 6-55

Lady Cats Can't Pull Off Comeback

By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor

The Lady Wildcat softball team has been clawing and scratching for runs and wins all season so their comeback against Edmond here Friday wasn't anything new.

Only it wasn't enough as Edmond held off Ponca City, 5-3.

The Lady Cats are scheduled to end the regular season at Tulsa Hale Monday and start the regional tournament in Enid Friday.

Ponca City broke open the pitching duel Friday with a run in the fourth inning.

With one out, Alana Smith drew a walk and stole second. Julie Schiltz then got the Poncans' first hit with a single that dropped just behind second base, moving the runner to third. Shauntia Feathers' hard grounder to second hopped past the Edmond fielder and Ponca City had its first run.

Just when it looked like that single run might hold up, Edmond broke through with two runs after a walk, an error and two two-out singles in the sixth.

But the Lady Cats weren't about to go that easily. In the bottom of the seventh, Feathers led off with a double to right center. Courtney McChristian followed with a single and the runner holding at third.

Gena Osborn flew out to center field with the runner tagging up.

Robbie Coffelt then grounded to short. But the Edmond shortstop elected to go for the runner at the plate. Pinch runner Teya Roughface beat the throw home and the score was tied.

The Po-Hi girls had a chance to end it there as Marie Wilson sacrificed the runner to second in scoring position. But a pop up to second just sent the game into an extra inning.

However, Edmond was determined. The visitors led off the eighth with two singles. They pushed across the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly and added insurance with a two-out single.

In the bottom half of the eighth, the Lady Cats kept clawing as Chris Hinman led off with a double. After a strike out and a fly out to center. Feathers singled to put the tying runs on base. But a grounder back to the pitcher ended the threat.

Woodlands Loses Race With Liberty

FAIRFAX - The football game turned into a track meet and Woodlands couldn't quite keep us as the Cougars lost a 47-41 shootout with Liberty here Friday night.

"If you score 41 points, you're suppose to win the game." Woodlands coach Bill Pascoe said as his Cougars fell to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in District A-5. "We let the quarterback get outside of us. If we had stopped that we would have won the game.

As it was the two teams had a total of 844 yards in offense and 48 first downs between them.

Woodland fullback Matt Scott scored four touchdowns on runs of 8 , 2 and 2 yards and a 25-yard pass from Tyler Barnard.

That final TD pass came with 1:30 left in the game. But the Cougars misfired on the on-sides kickoff and Liberty ran out the clock.

Liberty built a 25-13 lead at halftime and was up 33-19 to start the final period before withstanding the Woodlands rally.

"Liberty is not that much better than the rest of us," Pascoe said of the crowded A-5 field (excluding front running Tonkawa). But they are 4-0 (2-0 in the district) and just finding a way to win."

Woodlands led 13-12 early in the second quarter before Liberty scored on a 68-yard run and a 24-yard pass play to take the lead for good.

The loss dented Woodlands' bid in the district chase, but it's not broken," Pascoe said.

"Tonkawa kind of stands along in the district," the coach said. "But it's going to a real tight race for second place."

The Cougars try to improve their chance for a playoff berth against Oklahoma Union at home next Friday.

Liberty 47, Woodlands 41

Woodlands 7 6 6 22 - 41

Liberty 12 13 8 14 - 47

Scoring

Liberty - Otis, 13 run; kick failed

Woodlands - Scott, 8 run; Sieman kick

Liberty - Stevens, 26 run; run failed

Woodlands - Scott, 2 run; fun failed

Liberty - Stevens, 68 run; Stevens run

Liberty - Dulaney, 24 pass from Stevens; run failed

Woodlands - Scott, 3 run; run failed

Liberty - Dulaney, pass from Stevens; Dulaney pass from Stevens

Woodlands - Burk, 13 runb' run failed

Liberty - Mathis, 25 pass from Stevens; pass failed

Woodlands - Irons, 13 pass from Barnard; Conner pass frm Barnard

Liberety - Evans, 6 pass from Stevens; run failed

Woodlands - Scott, 25 pass frfom Barnard; Scot run

Statistics

Shid. Bow.

First Downs 12 9

Rushes, yards 38-102 48-169

Passing yards 141 15

Comp-attempts 6-10-1 3-8-1

Punts-Avg 3-35 4-38

Fumbles-lost 5-4 2-1

Penalties-yards 6-71 10-64x

Shidler Holds Out Bowlegs, 20-14

BOWLEGS - It was close, but Shidler held on to collect its second District C-3 victory, 20-14, over Bowlegs Friday night.

The Tigers stopped Bowlegs just inches from the goal in the game's final seconds to preserve the victory and go up 2-0 in district play and 3-1 overall.

Shidler ran up a 20-8 first half lead, but had to hold on in the second half when Bowlegs turned up the heat.

"We self-destructed in the second half," Shidler coach Matt Holland said. "Bowlegs blitzed a lot more and we didn't pick it up very well. Fumbles hurt us (the Tigers lost four of five), an interception hurt us and we had some stupid penalties (6-for-71 in the game)."

Shidler was trying to run out the clock deep in its own territory with 1:28 left when the Tigers fumbled and Bowlegs recovered at the 10.

A penalty moved Bowlegs back five yards, but the Bison blasted down to the 3 where they faced fourth an goal with 40 seconds left. But the Tigers halted a dive play up the middle with just inches to spare.

Shidler got off to a good start with John Houser scoring on an 18-yard pass from Heath Cottle. The Tigers missed the extra-point try.

Bowlegs came right back, scoring on a 3-yard run by Buffalo Hill and converted to take an 8-6 lead.

Shidler quickly regained the lead as Houser pulled in a 25-yard scoring pass from Cottle. Casey Cargill found Houser again for the two-points and Shidler led 14-8.

The Tigers upped the margin just before halftime with Cargill scoring on a 4-yard run.

But that was it for the Tigers, who had to rely on the defense in the second half.

Houser finished the night with four catches for 106 yards as Shidler was 6-of-10 passing for 141 yards. Cargill had one catch for 29 yards while Nick Smith had one for six.

Cargill led the Shidler rushing attack with 115 yards on 26 carries.

Shidler faces White Oak in another district battle next Friday.

Shidler 20, Bowlegs 14

Shidler 6 14 0 0 - 20

Bowlegs 8 0 8 0 - 16

Scoring

Shidler - Houser, 18 pass from Cottle; kick failed

Bowlegs - Hill, 3 run; Braning run

Shidler - Houser, 25 pass from Cottle; Houser, pass from Cargill

Shidler - Cargill, 4 run; kick failed

Bowlegs - Hill, 3 run; Braning pass from Angel

Statistics

Shid. Bow.

First Downs 12 9

Rushes, yards 38-102 48-169

Passing yards 141 15

Comp-attempts 6-10-1 3-8-1

Punts-Avg 3-35 4-38

Fumbles-lost 5-4 2-1

Penalties-yards 6-71 10-64x

Pawnee Pops Perkins

PAWNEE - Pawnee quarterback Josh Wills made his return to the lineup a memorial one Friday as the scored three touchdowns and kicked a 28-yard field goal in the Black Bears' 29-14 win over Perkins.

The Bears, now 1-0 in District 2A-5 and 3-1 overall. amassed 300 yards rushing behind Wills and running back Ty Burns. Burns had 109 yards on 11 carries while Wills had 12 carries for 67 yards.

Pawnee opened the scoring with a first-period, 28-yard field goal by Wills. The Bears warmed up in the second quarter, scoring twice, on a 32-yard run by Burns and a 5-yard run by Wills.

Perkins got on the scoreboard just before the half to cut the margin to 17-7 at the intermission.

But the Bears put the game away with a 3-yard run by Wills in the third period and a 31-yard scamper by the quarterback in the fourth.

"The kids had a real good game against a tough defense," coach Bobby Miller said.

The Bears will need another one like it as they play at Hominy Friday in a clash of the district front runners.

Pawnee 29, Perkins 14

Perkins 0 7 7 0 - 14

Pawnee 3 14 6 6 - 29

Scoring

Pawnee - Wills, 28 field goal

Pawnee - Burns, 32 run; kick failed

Pawnee - Wills, 5 run; Creager, pass from Wills

Perkins - Taylor, 2 run; Johnson kick

Pawnee - Wills, 3 run; kick blocked

Perkins - Matheson, 26 pass from Taylor, Johnson kick

Pawnee - Wills, 31 run' run failed

Statistics

Paw. Perk.

First Downs 19 10

Rushing yards 301 104

Passing yards 23 110

Comp-attempts 6-12-1 7-24-0

Punts-Avg 2-24 5-25

Fumbles-lost 3-2 4-2

Penalties-yards 10-81 3-25

Tonkawa Mauls Barnsdall

BARNSDALL - Tonkawa continues to chalk up impressive statistics as the Buccaneers crushed Barnsdall, 45-8, Friday night.

The Bucs amassed 470 yards in offense, 315 of that rushing, in running their record to 4-0, 3-0. Barnsdall could manage just 25 yards in total offense in the game.

Barnsdall's only touchdown came late on a 45-yard fumble return.

Tonkawa spread the wealth around among its players. No one had 100 yards rushing, but Steve Randall had 94 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. Scott Klufa had 84 yards on 10 carries and quarterback Chris Bilyeu had 80 yards on 10 carries and one touchdown. Jeremy Aulds had the other rushing TD for the Bucs, a 15-yarder in the fourth quarter.

Bilyeu also completed 7-of-11 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns.

Klufa had 66 yards and a touchdown on two receptions. Jeremy Souzek also had two catches for 33 yards and a touchdown while Steve Wilkerson had two catches for 34 yards. Zac Swords had one catch for 17 yards.

The defense had a relatively easy night as Swords and Jack Burris led the tackle chart with six apiece.

"This was actually a pretty physical game," Tonkawa coach Steve Love said. "Barnsdall has some big people. But we needed that kind of game.

"We led 20-0 at the half but had not played very well." the coach added. "But we came out in the third quarter and looked better. Randall had a good game and Bilyeu had a real good game."

The Bucs are now set to face Newkirk in the fierce area and district rivalry this Friday at Tonkawa.

Tonkawa 45, Barnsdall 8

Tonkawa 6 14 13 12 - 45

Barnsdall 0 0 0 8 - 8

Scoring

Tonkawa - Souzek, 25 pass from Bilyeu; run failed

Tonkawa - Randall, 2 run; Klufa run

Tonkawa - Randall, 3 run; run failed

Tonkawa - Bilyeu, 58 run; Randall run

Tonkawa - Randall, 10 run; run failed

Tonkawa - Klufa, pass from Bilyeu

Tonkawa - Auld, 15 run; run failed

Barnsdall - Jamison, 45 fumble return; Shaw run

Statistics

Tonk. Barn.

First Downs 21 3

Rushes yards 48-315 32-38

Passing yards 155 (-3)

Comp-attempts 8-13 3-8

Punts-Avg 1-40 8-30

Fumbles-lost 2-2 5-3

Penalties-yards 9-80 7-25

Casady Hands Tigers First Loss Big Plays Cost Newkirk

By BOB PATTERSON
News Staff Writer

NEWKIRK - Big plays on fourth down ignited two Oklahoma City Casady touchdowns that provided the Cyclones with enough of an edge to win 26-13 over the previously unbeaten Newkirk Tigers.

Great defense earlier in the game had provided Newkirk with the football ending the first three Casady possessions. The Tigers had stopped Casady fullback John Solomon short on fourth and two at the Casady 45, forced a fumble on second and six that was recovered by Jacob Free at the 47, and then negated any efforts by Drew Mildren, son of former Oklahoma University quarterback Jack Mildren, that gave the football to the Tigers on their own 34 - all in the first 13 minutes of the game.

But the Tigers were also stopped cold, punting all three times they had the football without gaining a first down.

Then came the two big play crunchers.

The Tiger defense had rushed Mildren on second and six to the Casady 49 for a 6-yard loss, making it third and 12 and the next play netted but eight yards. Back to punt went Chandler Sims, who was later ticketed for quarterback duties in the fourth quarter, and he rifled a pass to a wide-open Ross Park for his only catch of the night. The play covered 41 yards to the Newkirk 2, and from there two plays later, Mildren went in for the score. Sims kicked the extra point for a Casady lead of 7-0 with 5:16 showing in the first half.

Newkirk had the ball two plays before a fumble allowed Casady another opportunity at the Newkirk 27. But the Tiger defense again had Casady hunting for yardage. However, on fourth and 8 at the 25, Mildren hit Michael Harmon for 19 yards to the 6 and from the 1 three plays later, Mildren used his 6-2, 190 frame to churn into the end zone. Sims kicked his second extra point for a 14-0 lead at the half.

The Tigers, however, were not going down peacefully. Not by a long shot. In that final 1:49, sophomore quarterback Jay Dobson threw an incompletion, was dropped for a 5-yard loss to the 16 and then threw a pass down the sideline that was tipped twice before senior wide receiver Jacob Free was able to latch onto it. Free then outsprinted one defender, but not another before being hauled down from behind at the Casady 6, a 78-yard play.

The Tigers couldn't get into the end zone, and on fourth and 3, Dustin Mills attempted a 20-yard field goal that was blocked and recovered by Casady at the 3. One play later, it was half time.

The Tigers had thwarted the Casady rushing game, giving up but 40 yards in the first half, but 9-of-13 passing for 134 yards spelled the difference. Casady was to get only 43 yards rushing for the night. Newkirk had but 17 yards rushing at the half, and 71 yards net passing. The Tigers were to finish with better statistics, going over 100 yards in both categories.

Casady was to score the first two possessions in the third quarter, after forcing a Tiger punt in four downs and then intercepting a Dobson pass near midfield.

The Cyclones again used the big pay to notch the scores. On the Casady 43 facing a second and very long (at least 23 yards), Mildren hit Joshua Sepkowitz, a 6-1 195 senior tight end who rambled 57 yards to score. Sims kick went wide leaving the score at 20-0 with 9:58 left in the third quarter.

After the interception, Casady had possession on the Newkirk 33 when Harmon went 23-yards on the return. Faced with third and 7, Mildren again hit Sims for 13 yards and two plays later on the 19, found Sims open again for the touchdown with 4:23 to go in the third quarter to make it 26-0.

Casady was flagged twice on possible scoring efforts midway through the second half prior to Newkirk putting together a 64-yard drive that netted a score. Sophomore runningback Ben Vap and junior fullback Darren Wood split the ball-toting duties, putting the ball on the Casady 24, where Dobson hit J. Free with a pass. Free made two 'juke' moves on Casady defenders and sprinted into the end zone prior to Mills kicking the extra point for a 26-7 reading with 7:17 showing.

Forcing a late Casady punt, Newkirk took over at the 2:24 mark at their own 36 again and Sam Free broke to the Casady 45 on the first play. Two plays later on second and 5, Dobson hit J. Free for a 31-yard effort to the 9 and on third and 1, Wood got the call to score with 31.7 seconds left. That made it 26-13, but not enough time left for the Tigers.

"We don't have to hang our heads on this one," Coach Sonny Schovanec told his Tigers after the game. "Sure, it was our first loss, but we're still on top of the district, and that's what really counts towards the end of the season.

"We've got another big one (at Tonkawa Friday) coming up and we can't let down, just because we got our first loss of the season."

OC Casady 26, Newkirk 13

OC Casady 0 14 12 0 - 26

Newkirk 0 0 0 13 - 13

Scoring

OC Casady - Drew Mildren 1 run (Chandler Sims kick)

OC Casady - Drew Mildren 1 run (Sims kick)

OC Casady - Joshua Sepkowitz 57 pass from Mildren (kick failed)

OC Casady - Sims 19 pass from Mildren (kick failed)

Newkirk - Jacob Free 24 pass from Jay Dobson (Dustin Mills kick)

Newkirk - Darren Wood 1 run (kick failed)

Statistics

Cas. Newk.

First Downs 11 7

Rushes-yards 38-43 30-105

Passing yards 222 141

Comp-attempts 12-18-1 6-15-1

Return yards 3-26 6-105

Punts 3-27 5-28.8

Fumbles-lost 3-1 4-3

Penalties-yards 4-40 4-30

Individual Statistics

RUSHING - OC Casady: John Solomon 10-30, Patrick Quillan 1-8, Chris Farha 7-7, Drew Mildren 12-3, Chandler Sims 1-2, Omar Baber 1-1, Eric Adler 1-0, Erik Sallee 1-(-3), Ross Miller 4-(-5). Newkirk: Darron Wood 7-29, Sam Free 3-23, Brady Burke 5-21, Ben Vap 6-20, Jay Dobson 8-10, Cody Oestman 1-2.

PASSING - OC Casady: Mildren 11-17-1 181, Sims 1-1-0 41. Newkirk: Dobson 6-15-1 141.

RECEIVING - OC Casady: Sims 4-63, Joshua Sepkowitz 1-57, Michael Harmon 3-41, Ross Park 1-41, Baber 1-19, Farha 1-2, Solomon 1-(-1). Newkirk: J. Free 5-148, S. Free 1-(-7).