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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, January 19, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALBull Rider Has Local Namesake Bull Rider Has Local NamesakeNearly News finds it interesting that the name Fred Boettcher keeps appearing among the bull riders! Most recently, he was listed in the National Western Stock Show Rodeo information supplied to The News. Now, we understand that “our” Fred may be known for dealing with “bull,” but we did think it was in a different arena! Conference Center Deadline March 15By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor The Ides of March (March 15) will apparently be the deadline for determining the fate of the Conference Center and Hotel on the Marland Estate. Mayor Tom Leonard at the Tuesday meeting of the Marland Estate Commission indicated if the decision is to remove the building from the grounds of the estate, “It should be a cooperative effort between the City’s general fund and the Marland Estate Foundation.” Estimate figures for removing the building are not yet available. Leonard expressed the opinion that the Foundation should find a way to become endowed. He encouraged the Foundation to set goals. Presently the foundation derives its funds primarily from memberships, donations and events sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission. The hotel and conference center was closed Dec. 15 when its lease was dissolved between the City and Monumental Enterprise Inc. Leonard indicated that the City Commission is willing to listen to alternative plans for the Conference Center. An ad hoc committee has been studying the situation since the hotel and conference center closed. The group’s purpose is to find a solution or conclusion. Possible solutions include other uses for the building or demolishing it. The hotel/conference center is not original to the Estate, but was constructed for the Felician Sisters when they occupied the property in the 1950s. After the City purchased the Estate in 1975, the Marland Estate Commission — with the aid of a $1 million-plus federal grant — converted the building to a conference center and hotel. Neither the City nor private enterprise has been able to make the operation a profitable proposition in recent years. Other Foundation Contributions Sherri Tapp, chairman of the Millennium Ball, also known as the Christmas Gala, said the event was a success and netted $17,861. Stan Paynter reported that the Oktoberfest had cleared $11,604. Monies for these events go to the Foundation. Kathy Adams, executive director, told that Conoco had approved a $10,000 contribution for next year. To date, the funds from the Foundation had been used for restoration projects or for matching grants secured by the Estate Commission. Tuesday the Estate Commission, chaired by Phyllis Kennedy, approved asking the Foundation for $1,300 commitment as matching amount for an assessment grant from the National Historic Preservation Trust for ceilings restoration on the lower and gallery level of the Mansion. In another motion the Commission voted to apply for the ceiling grant. In other business, Richard Winterrowd, Commission member and an architect, said he was working on plans for remodeling of Angela Hall for a kitchen. He said that Golden Villa, which rents the building, is bringing food from the former location. Winterrowd was given instructions to work out the details and then the plans would be presented to the City Commission. Other discussion involving Winterrowd was replacing the front gate to the grounds. The wrought iron gate and the pillars were damaged on Nov. 26 when a Customer’s Service Truck delivering to Golden Villa hit the entrance. Adams said the estimated cost to repair the gates is about $22,000. Other reports were given by Jon Kennedy, Buildings; Karen Furman, Collections; Sherry Muchmore, Grounds; and Lynda Clark, Long Range Plan. There were no reports from the Foundation, chaired by Jerry Evans, or from the Petroleum Museum, chaired by Eldridge Manering. In Adams’ director’s report the out-of-town visitation to the Mansion for 1999 totaled 15,688. Visitation in 1998 was 17,855 and 19,795 visited in 1997. Ponca City citizens are admitted free. Revenue from tours generated $61,396 in 1999, while gifts declined six percent and events nine percent. The over all income was $111,951, which is up from $109,578 in 1998, and 109,460 in 1997. Another source of funds is an annual contribution the general fund of the City amounting to $107,000. Adams reported that all three of the rentals at the Estate, Angela Hall, the gatehouse and the chefs house are rented. Acclaimed Will Rogers Impersonator To Appear at Poncan for Fund RaiserWill Rogers, one of the great names in Oklahoma history, will seem to come alive again Saturday. Gene McFall, a highly acclaimed impersonator of Will Rogers, will appear on stage with Ponca City’s own Les Gilliam. The concert, a fund raiser for the Boy Scouts, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Poncan Theatre. “McFall is the best I’ve ever seen,” says Kenn Wessel, director of the Poncan Theatre. “He’s a real sounds-like-him, looks-like-him, Will Rogers. It’s like the great humorist was right there in front of you.” Even Will Rogers Jr. was impressed. “It was as I remember my father on stage.” High praise from a man who has even performed as a Will Rogers impersonator himself. Others line up to cheer also. Joe Carter, director of the Will Rogers Memorial, says McFall gives “the most authentic one-man show on Will Rogers.” Another of Rogers’ sons, Jim Rogers, once wrote to McFall that he “really caught Dad’s spirit.” More than just creating the external surface of Rogers, Jim Rogers says that McFall “really put the meaning to his words.” Will Rogers was easily one of the most visible and popular men in America when he came through Ponca City in the 1930’s. He performed at the Poncan Theatre, and he also dedicated the Pioneer Woman Statue. Rogers got a big push in his career by connections with the Miller Brothers and the 101 Ranch. Once in show business, he became the darling of New York, frequently performing in the popular theatre of Broadway. He ascended to a rare place in American comedy because of his astute humor on high political figures. When Will Rogers Jr. saw McFall, he was bowled over. He told McFall “when I saw you slouching about, talking of our country in a slow drawl with fast punch lines, it gave me a tingle.” McFall spent hundreds of hours of research. He was the understudy to the great James Whitmore for the national tour of “Will Rogers’ U.S.A.” In fact, he was the only actor other than Whitmore to tour that show. McFall also had a fine career in other roles, too. He has been on such great television shows as “All in the Family,” “Benson,” and “Archie Bunker’s Place.” Les Gilliam has a full evening of entertainment for Saturday’s big show. In addition to Gene McFall, Sky Shivers will be on stage with his pretty sidekick, Miss Kitty. Miss Kitty is a Border Collie. Also there with Gilliam will be the outstanding mariachi group, the Manuel Cruz Trio. And of course, the Oklahoma Balladeer will also perform in this fund raiser for the Boy Scouts. It’s particularly relevant for Gene McFall to perform at this fund raiser. This event sponsors the Will Rogers Council of the Boy Scouts, named after Rogers himself. “Patrons who wish to support the Boy Scouts, or folks who want to show kids a good time, should come on down,” says Wessel. “This will be a wonderful evening, and its great for the whole family. It’s a great opportunity to do something good.” For ticket information, patrons should call the Boy Scout office at 580-765-6669. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door for adults and children 12 and older. Scouts and children under 12 are admitted free. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. The Poncan Theatre is at 104 East Grand in downtown Ponca City. Filing Dates Slated For Muny PositionsNEWKIRK — Candidates for Ponca City Municipal Office in Kay County can file declarations of candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2000. Carol Stafford, secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said the three-day filing period will end at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2. Declarations of candidacy will be accepted at the Kay County Election Board for the following offices: Position No. 2 and Position No. 4 of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners. Filing fee for the Ponca City Commissioners is $200 and must be a certified check or money order. Currently, the positions are held by Chris Hand and Kenneth Ray. Youngster Hurt After Hit by CarA one-year-old youngster hiding from adults received injuries after a vehicle was backed over it Thursday afternoon. The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:46 p.m. Thursday that a youngster had been run over by a vehicle in the 300 block of South Perry Street. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded, as did an ambulance crew from the Ponca City Fire Department. The youngster was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center where it received treatment for abrasions and bruises. Police said the youngster and another along with one of two adults had started to leave the residence together. However, the youngster took off and hid and while one of the adults was backing a vehicle up, struck the child. Police said it was just a case of not knowing where the youngster was, and everybody feels bad about it. But the youngster was termed all right, except for the abrasions and bruises, according to police. Accessible Computers Becoming AvailableAccessible computers are now available in Ponca City at the Department of Rehabilitation Services, 2101 North Ash, as well as 52 other libraries and sites in Oklahoma. The Access Net program is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Disabilities Council in partnership with the Department of Rehabilitation Services and Ability Resources, a center for independent living in Tulsa. Through the use of a large screen monitor and JAWS screen reading software, the computers are physically and programmatically accessible to all patrons with disabilities. For further information or complete statewide listing, contact Troy Honeman at (800) 836-4470. Marland Mansion Featured in Southern LivingThe February issue of Southern Living Magazine features a two-page spread about the Marland Mansion, according to director Kathy Adams. The historic Mansion has also been featured recently on C-SPAN and Channel 5. Local Boy Scout Receives EagleMichael Gamble, of Troop 3, has earned the rank of eagle. He will be presented his Eagle at his Eagle Court of Honor at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church. Michael is the son of David and Mary Gamble; grandson of Basil and Rachel Taylor of Ponca City, and Bob and Anna Gamble of Cloquet, N.M.; and great-grandson of Ceil Roth of Ponca City. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. CorrectionA statement quoted by Mayor Jack Rosson of Kaw City in Tuesday’s business page should have read, “Water is going to cost more than oil,” rather than “Oil is going to cost more than water.” The News regrets this error. Letter - Self Defense a Natural RightJackie Mitchard's column, "We Don't Need Handguns Anymore," in the Jan. 17 Ponca City News demonstrates just how little we value our liberties. Too many people like her "feel" that the chance of saving a few suicides is worth sacrificing the liberty of all. To me, self defense is a natural right that man is born with. It is not given to us by a government or by the constitution; the constitution just said that this "right of the people shall not be infringed". If Mitchard and others don't want to take advantage of this most efficient method of self-defense, fine; but don't take that unalienable right away from those of us who can make good use of it. Mitchard, like all the gun control radicals, ignores all the potential crimes that are prevented because the potential crime victim is armed. Dave White DEATHSFloda M. Hickey Floda M. HickeyFloda M. Hickey, former Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in The Woodlands, Texas. She was 79. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in the First Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Floda M. Hickey was born June 29, 1920, in Ada, the daughter of Willis and Maggie (Carson) Moran. She grew up in Ada and received her education there. On Oct. 4, 1948, she married Farley E. Hickey in Ada, where they made their first home. They moved to Ponca City in 1956. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Miriam Sunday School Class and the Mother’s Club. She enjoyed ceramics. Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Averitt of The Woodlands, Texas; a step daughter, Jo Alexander, of Tulsa; two sisters, Joyce Simpson of Ada and Margie Moore of Virginia Beach, Va.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her son, David Shaw. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Crown of Texas Hospice Foundation, Louisiana Pacific Tower, 100 I-45 North, Box 103, Conroe, Texas 77301. Casket bearers will be Ron Simpson, Rick Simpson, Jamie Simpson, Russ Parker, Don Long, and Dan Smith. The casket will not be opened following the service; however, friends may call at the funeral home until noon Thursday. Glenice Mae PurkeySebastopol, Calif. — Glenice Mae Purkey, former resident of Shidler, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in the Apple Valley Convalescent Hospital in Sebastopol, Calif. She was 93. Burial in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Pleasant Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary in Sebastopol, Calif. Glenice Mae Purkey was born Dec. 9, 1906, in Elk County, Kan., the daughter of Joseph Dean and Alice Duke Dean. She married Jess Purkey and was a homemaker for 79 years. Survivors include two sons, Bill Purkey or Sebastopol, Calif., and Bob Purkey of Topeka, Kan.; and various relatives, some living in the Ponca City area. ObituariesMelvin L. BriggsSHIDLER — Melvin L. “Curly” Briggs, resident of Shidler, died Monday evening, Jan. 17, 2000, at his home. He was 77. The funeral will be held Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Shidler. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. There will be viewing at the funeral home until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the United Methodist Church in Shidler from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Melvin L. Briggs was born July 13, 1922, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was the son of Leonard James and August Katherine (Stipp) Briggs. He grew up in Niagara Falls and attended schools there. Melvin entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 28, 1942. He was assigned stateside at Camp Chaffee, Ark., and Camp Campbell, Ky. Melvin also served tours throughout Europe and in Africa and the Middle East and was involved in various beachheads and in the Battle of the Bulge. He received numerous medals including four bronze stars. He received honorable discharge Dec. 6, 1945. While stationed at Camp Chaffee, he met Jimmie Lee Bennett and, on Aug. 22, 1943, they were married in Kibler, Ark. Following the war, Mrs. Briggs moved to Niagara Falls to meet Melvin upon his return from overseas. They made their home there, and Melvin established Briggs Trucking Co. Melvin was always a family man and gave up the successful trucking business to move to Van Buren, Ark., to care for his mother-in-law. This sacrifice exemplifies Melvin’s strong commitment to his wife and family. The family moved to Shidler in 1959, where Melvin became a construction foreman for Coon Construction. Melvin held numerous positions in the oil construction business and later established Briggs Service Co. He retired due to health reasons in 1973. He was a member of the American Legion and formerly was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shidler. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie of the home; a daughter, Darlene Katherine Carey and her husband, Craig, of Shidler; and four sons, Jerry Edward Briggs and his wife, Gicela, of Allen, Texas, Gary Wayne Briggs and his wife, Peggy, of Ramona, Ronald Lee Briggs and his wife, Donna, of Choctaw, and Richard Dale Briggs and his wife, Penny, of Bartlesville. Additional survivors include a sister, Violet Smith of Sanborn, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren, Rhiannon Wise, Brandon Carey, Kevin Carey, Patrick Briggs, Sandra Briggs, Michael Briggs, Tammy Lynn Hudgens, Melvin Wayne Briggs, Jeremy Briggs, Krista Layman, Tracy Kelley and Kelly Briggs; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, a brother, Edward, preceded him in death. Casket bearers will be Patrick Briggs, Michael Briggs, Melvin Briggs, Jeremy Briggs, Brandon Carey and Craig Wise. paid obituary Services PendingFrancis GirardeauFrancis Girardeau, Ponca City resident, died early Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at the St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kan. She was 75. Survivors include her husband, Jack, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Leon StaffordBLACKWELL — Leon Stafford, resident of Blackwell, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center in Enid. He was 66. Arrangements are pending with Hackler Funeral Home. Verley L. GatlinFAIRFAX — Verley L. Gatlin, resident of Fairfax, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 19, 2000, in the Fairfax Manor Nursing Home. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in the Hunsaker-Wooten Chapel. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Drain Long of Fairfax. NEWS BRIEFSLeapin’ Lizards! — The musical “Annie” will be at the Rose State Performing Arts Theater in Oklahoma City Feb. 15-20. For Information and tickets, call (405) 297-3000. Look Younger in one hour. Hair stylist JoAnn Watkins is working on Fridays. Call for appointment. 765-5055. adv. Want to Start Your Own Business? — Pioneer Technology Center’s Self Employment Training program is enrolling now! The Self-Employment Training program will show you how to start your business for less cash, how to protect your current assets, and every step you need to consider before opening the doors of your business. To enroll or find out more about starting your very own business, call Larry Atteberry, 762-8336, ext. 262. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Korean War Vets — The next meeting of the Korean War Veterans Association will be held 1 p.m. Saturday in the 45th Infantry Division Museum, 2145 NE 36th in Oklahoma City. The meeting is open to all Korean War era veterans, from 1945 to present, any branch of service, and their spouses and/or friends. For additional information, contact Bill Hayward, (405) 748-6186, or Gerald Wampler, (580) 255-0028, or visit the website at http://www.angelfire.com/ok/KWVA/index.html. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Burglary — A woman from the 1000 block of West Oklahoma Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday that her house had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken. Productive Hair salon for sale. Amazin’ Hair People, 108 North Fifth, Call 762-6813. adv. Trailer Vandalized — A man reported to the Ponca city Police Department at 8:47 a.m. Tuesday that a trailer parked at Johnson Glass, 515 South First Street had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a request was made for an extra patrol at night that someone may have been sleeping inside the trailer. A report was taken. At 1:03 a.m. Wednesday an officer discovered a man in the trailer and took the 39-year-old man into custody for public intoxication. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Harassment — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 3:12 p.m. Tuesday to report being harassed. An officer was assigned and information was logged. Runaway Found — A person from Noble County requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 10:01 a.m. Tuesday to check for a runaway from Noble County that may be in the 400 block of South Elm Street. An officer was assigned and the 16-year-old identified girl was found, taken to the police department and a parent contacted. Mel’s Clothing and Shoe has 50% off Mels price on entire stock. adv. Trailer Fire — The Communications Center received a request from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol at 11:56 a.m. Tuesday for a fire unit three-quarters of a mile west of U.S. 177 on U.S. 60 for a trailer on fire. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded but were unable to locate the trailer. Concealed Hand gun class. Jan. 29th, 8:00 am to finish. For more information call 765-6589. adv. Assault — A man from the 900 block of Riviera Drive reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:33 p.m. Tuesday that his daughter had been assaulted by a 16-year-old girl in the 1300 block of North Seventh Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Tires Slashed — A man from a business in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:16 p.m. Tuesday that tires of all vehicles in the parking lot had been slashed. Two officers were assigned and several reports were taken on the incidents. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Accident — A three-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of North Seventh Street and East Highland Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:03 p.m. Tuesday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Rental Property Not Returned — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported two incidents at 2:38 p.m. Tuesday that rental property had not been returned to Music Suite, 1806 North Fifth Street. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Suspicious Activity — A woman from the 900 block of East South Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday that someone had attempted to break into a vehicle at the Correll Body Shop earlier. A request was made for an extra patrol. An officer was assigned. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Burglary — A woman from the 900 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday that several containers of change were missing from the residence. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken. Burglary — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:17 a.m. Wednesday from the 500 block of North Elm Street that subjects had kicked in a door of the residence, came in looking for keys and took alcohol from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:28 p.m. Tuesday that a man was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police department reported at 3:11 p.m. Tuesday that an 18-year-old man was being held on a city warrant. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 4:09 p.m. Tuesday that a 30-year-old woman was being held for actual physical control. Assault — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:13 p.m. Tuesday that a woman had been assaulted in the 600 block of West Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Requests Assistance — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:37 a.m. Wednesday that code enforcement should check an abandoned building in the 500 block of West Oklahoma Avenue. LIFESTYLESFrostbite Hazard For Dogs During Winter Weather Frostbite Hazard For Dogs During Winter Weather(AP) — Despite their furry coats, dogs are susceptible to the perils of cold weather. In the January issue, Country Living talks to experts who offer sound solutions for keeping dogs healthy in winter including: “Dryness is more important than warmth,” says Michael Kaufmann of the American Humane Association in Englewood, Colo. “Companion animals should always have access to the house. Doghouses should be insulated, off the ground, and have a wind flap.” Dehydration is a major winter risk. Dr. Carl E. Rogge, a trail veterinarian at Alaska’s 12,000-mile Iditarod, warns that eating snow does not replace drinking water. He urges dog owners to check frequently for frozen water dishes. Dogs love the sweet taste of antifreeze — but it’s toxic! Keep thirsty dogs away from puddles that may contain dangerous runoff. Frostbite can affect even the hardiest breeds. Pale skin that is cold to the touch is the first sign; if you identify it, help your dog warm up slowly with blankets and call your veterinarian immediately. Danger signs: Watch for temperature, windchill and the length of time dogs are out in the elements. Ears and paws are the most vulnerable areas, even in the hardiest dogs. Dogs with single coats probably need sweaters. Arthritic and older dogs should not lie directly on snow or ice for extended periods. Check with your veterinarian about adjusting pain-relieving or arthritis medications if your dog exhibits symptoms of discomfort. Salt can irritate pads and damage skin; brush paws with a dry cloth and wash with warm water after walks. SPORTSWildcats No Match For Union Wildcats No Match For UnionBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor Unable to keep up with the five starters on the floor of the Tulsa Union Redskins in the first half, the Ponca City Wildcats worked even harder to cut into the lead but a 23-point deficit was just too much. As a result, the Wildcats of Coach Ron Arthur were stripped of their two-game winning streak at Robson Fieldhouse Tuesday night before a rather large and appreciative audience, 91-73. The Wildcats scraped and clawed their way back into contention even in the first half, before a late second quarter push got Union its 23-point halftime lead. Union maintained control of the lead after Jeff Furnas hit the first bucket of the game, rocketing to a 26-16 edge at the end of the first quarter. The Wildcats however, had been down by as many as 15 in that period, 23-8, when Blaine Petrie hit the second of two free throws to cut the lead to 14, and then cashed a trey from the far corner, to cut the lead to 10 near the buzzer, 26-16. Petrie, 6-5 junior for the Wildcats, had more than matched his more hefty counterpart, 6-11, Jack Marlow, with three buckets, the free throw and the trey for 10 points. Marlow had four buckets during the period, but had too much company from other Redskins, as all five starters cashed the scorebook in the period, for anywhere from three to five points each. The Wildcats, besides Furnas getting the opener, got two-pointers from Billy Broughton and Derek Colvin in the opening period. Arthur had turned to the bench early in an effort to get fresh troops in the lineup, but only Tim Frick was able to do any scoring. The 5-11 junior was a menace to the Redskins on a couple of steals and quick driving layups, getting six points in the second quarter. However, the rest of the Wildcats were held to a total of seven, on another trey by Petrie, and single free throws by Broughton and Petrie, and a two-pointer by Blake Geubelle. The Wildcats, starting the second quarter down by 10, kept coming back and coming back in the early part of the period, chopping the double digit figure to only six, 30-24 before Union went on to finish things off. The Redskins, with three starters including Marlow, Ralph Charles, 6-4 senior and Juan Theard, 6-2 senior scoring all but six of the Tulsa Union points, outscored Ponca City 22-5 to make it 52-29 at the half. That trio, Marlow, Charles and Theard continued to dominate the Redskins offense and finished with Charles getting 27, Marlow 26 and Theard 14. The Redskins starters scored 77 of the 91 points. Petrie continued his torrid pace in the third quarter to lead the Wildcats to a 22-19 showing cutting three points off the lead, sending the Ponca Citians to the fourth trailing by 20, 71-51. Petrie had four baskets and concluded his scoring for the night, a 22-point effort. Furnas got six in the fourth to lead the Wildcats in another 22-point effort, two more than Union, but the damage had been done. Furnas was joined by six other Wildcats in the fourth quarter scoring as Broughton and Kris Upchurch hit treys, Geubelle and Jared Brashears each got three, and Frick and James Anno each had a basket. Frick had 12 and Furnas 10 to join Petrie with double figures. Geubelle got nine, Broughton and Colvin six apiece, Brashears and Upchurch three each and Anno rounded out the scoring with two. The Wildcats will head to the Valley Center, Kan., tournament on Thursday, a three-day affair that is located just a few miles north of Wichita. Lady Cats Cannot Find Shot TouchBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor The intensity wasn’t lacking for the Ponca City Lady Cats Tuesday night from two previous nights that found the Dana Pulley-coached basketballers lose a pair of four-point contests. But the scoring just couldn’t develop as shots refused to drop for almost the entire game here at Robson Fieldhouse against Tulsa Union and the Lady Redskins ran away with a 61-42 Frontier Conference win. Shots just simply failed to go into the net. Most of the Lady Cats shots were good shots, well-selected. And the defense kept the pressure on the Lady Redskins enabling the Lady Cats to stay rather close by the end of the first quarter. But it was a full six minutes before the first basket dropped for Ponca City, that by Laura Sudbury, and the next one came with 0:28 showing on the clock. By the time Sudbury had scored, Union had a 7-0 advantage and the next shot going in from 5-11 sophomore Mallory Hodge cut the lead to four, 8-4. The quarter ended with Tulsa Union leading 9-4. Before the Lady Cats could get the ball in the basket again during the second quarter, the Lady Redskins had upped the lead to a 15-4 reading and the closest Ponca City could get after that was eight, on a Jena Birdsong trey that made it 17-9. A pair of buckets just prior to the end of the first half cut the lead to 12, and then 13 as Union utilized a 6-2 junior, Amber Sims to full advantage with four baskets, in an off-the bench role. Sims had additional bench help from Michelle Berglund who got seven points, and starter Andrea Parker, a starter, who got three buckets in the second quarter as Tulsa Union stormed to its 30-13 lead at the half. The Lady Cats did much better in the second half, despite Union outscoring the Poncans by two for the two eight minute quarters. It was Hodge who led the effort with five baskets in the third quarter and getting additional help from J. Birdsong, Sudbury and Alana Smith. Sims chipped in with six more and then three more in the fourth quarter for a game-leading 17. Parker had 13 for the Lady Redskins. Tops for the Lady Cats were the 14 by Hodge. J. Birdsong had eight, Smith and Sudbury got five each, Aubrey Kelly, a 5-8 junior had four including a trey in the fourth period, Amanda Summers hit a trey in the fourth also. Lyndsi Frederick got a bucket in the second period for her two points and Courtney Birdsong had a free throw in the fourth. The Lady Cats travel to Jenks on Thursday to start a three-day tournament. Perry Pins Cat MatmenBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor PERRY — Ponca City’s undermanned Wildcat wrestlers fell to Perry Tuesday night, 43-22, losing in a dual match for only the second time this season, again to a No. 1 ranked team. Class 2A’s top rated Maroons won 10 of the 14 matches and grabbed off bonus points in six of those wins. “We’re banged up,” Po-Hi coach Todd Steidley said after the dual. “But we can’t use that as an excuse. It’s just part of wrestling this time of the year. “Perry is a good team, probably one of the top five dual teams in the state in all classes,” the coach noted. “We had a couple of wrestlers out with injuries, but we can’t blame that. We don’t fall off all that much (in depth). We just gave more falls than I though we would.” While the Wildcats would have liked to have beaten Perry, they are more concerned with Thursday’s match at Stillwater. Both the Wildcats and Pioneers are 2-0 in district duals. Thus, the winner Thursday night advances to the Dual State Tournament. Both Ponca City and Stillwater topped Tulsa East Central an Jenks by just a couple of points each. “It should be close,” Steidley said of the dual. “I figure both teams will win seven matches. So it will come down to bonus points. “Of course, it could turn into a blowout if either teams gets on a roll and scores a lot of bonus points.” Following Thursday dual, the Cats return home for a rare Saturday afternoon dual against another rated team, Sand Springs. That dual is set to start at 3 p.m. in Robson Field House, Perry started Tuesday’s dual with a fall, one of five on then night, and never trailed although the Poncans stayed close early. Phillip Brotherton won a 10-5 decision over Patrick Hodge at 112 pounds. Freshman Mimi Miller dropped a close 1-0 decision to state runner up Herb Poke at 119 before Clint Stafford outscored Tom Goldsberry 15-11 in the 125 pound match. That narrowed the Maroons’ lead to 9-6. But then Perry went on a five-match win streak, gaining two falls along the way to pad the scoring to 25-6. Wildcat 160-pounder Kyle Duren halted the streak with a 14-0 major decision over Tony Kegan and Blaine Empting got a fall at 171. That pulled then Cats to within 31-16. But that’s as close as they would come. Perry won falls at 189 and 215, but Po-Hi freshman Tyler Fezer had the last word, pinning Maroon Brad Burk in 3:08. Huston Now At HoustonChip Huston, 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School and a recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma, has been named the new assistant men’s golf coach at the University of Houston. Huston was a two-time All-Conference, All-Region, and Honorable Mention All-Stater with the Po-Hi golf team. He signed to play golf at Southwestern (Kan.) College where he earned All-Conference, All-Region, and the team’s Most Valuable Player Award. Huston transfered OU his sophomore year but a stress fracture in his back ended his collegiate playing career. He became the student manager/undergraduate assistant coach of the Sooner golf team. As a Sooner assistant, Huston helped to plan and organize the 1997 NCAA Central Regional, hosted by the University of Oklahoma. He also assisted with the running of the 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999 Red River Classic golf tournaments held in Dallas, Texas, as well as the 1997, 1998, and 1999 Maxwell golf tournaments held in Ardmore. In January 1999, he attended USGA/PGA Rules School in Houston, Texas University of Oklahoma golf Coach Gregg Grost stated, “This young man has spent countless hours working for our program and the Athletic Department during his career. This is a great opportunity for one of the rising young coaching stars in college golf.” The University of Houston has won 16 NCAA Division I golf championships, and its alumni include Fred Couples, Steve Elkington, Jim Nance, and Fuzzy Zoeller. Since 1946, the Cougars have had 369 tournament victories. Head coach Mike Dirks has led the team to the sixth place ranking in the latest Mastercard/Golfstat Rankings poll. “I feel fortunate to have had such wonderful learning opportunities at OU,” Huston said. “It’s hard to leave the Sooners, but I’m excited to be heading to a school like the University of Houston that has such a storied golf tradition.” Mavericks RollingBy TED ATCHLEY NOC Sports Information The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks downed the NEO Golden Norsemen handily Monday night at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse in Tonkawa before a nearly packed home crowd. The Mavs took the lead early in the game and never looked back on their way to a 92-70 victory. “We had a good team effort tonight,” said head coach Mick Weiberg. “We proved to ourselves that we could bounce back from an ugly defeat and get the job done.” The Mavs lost to Carl Albert Saturday by a margin of 102-79. “During this game we had a better attitude as a team than we have had for quite a while,” Weiberg said. “This was a team win. We played unselfish ball out there and that's what we need to do.” Gate sophomore Jeff Newby led the attack against the NEO team by downing eight 3-point shots on his way to 26 points for the night. Newby didn't take a single shot from 2-point land all night. Sophomore guard Larry Reid, Midwest City, knocked down 14 points and pulled in 10 rebounds. “Larry Reid had a great basketball game overall,” Weiberg said. “He brought the ball up and got the job done.” Weiberg said he was impressed with the students in the crowd. “The student body really helped us pull this off,” he said. “We appreciate their effort, it means a lot to the players. It’s a lot of fun to have them on our side.” Also racking up double figures for the night was Krum, Texas, sophomore Chris Arledge with 13, and Oklahoma City sophomore Sherman Rochell with 12. Scott Prater, Edmond freshman, scored 9; Blackwell sophomore Josh Nichols downed 8; Richie Myers, Edmond freshman, 4; Tyler Barnard, Fairfax sophomore, 3; and Trinidad freshman Akil Gayplugged the bucket for 2 points. Lady Mavs StumbleBy WILL RICE NOC Sports Information The Lady Mavericks played a tough game but just couldn't hold out against the undefeated NEO Lady Norse ranked No. 3 in the nation and ended the game with a 81-51 loss. “We played a good ball club tonight. They haven’t lost yet,” said head coach Greg Krause. “We had a good game plan the first half and things were where we wanted them for a long time.” The Lady Mavericks came out hard, scoring the first six points of the game early but were unable to hold the lead for long. The Lady Norse crept by them and ended the first half ahead 38-28. “A defense like that will make you do things quicker than you want to and panic you into decisions that you don't want to make,” Krause said. The Lady Norse played a full court press that forced the Lady Mavericks into several damaging turnovers. “Overall you just credit your opponent,” Krause added. LaQueisha Dickerson, Oklahoma City freshman, and B.J. Homer, Moore freshman, led the Lady Mavs with 8 point each. Dickerson also managed to snag nine rebounds and one steal. Suzi Eisenhauer, Newkirk sophmore, and Stacy Scott, Drummond sophmore, both shot in seven points. Deidre Dick Cordell freshman, and Tia Andrew, Oklahoma City freshman, each had six points. Ranada Collins, Oklahoma City sophomore, took four points and Denise Jake, Red Rock freshman, scored two points. The Lady Mavericks move on to play their first conference game Monday against Murray State. Fishing ReportCENTRAL Arcadia: Elevation normal, water 58 and clear. Channel catfish fair on cut shad; crappie excellent on minnows near boat docks. Hefner: Walleye fair on minnows, worms and crankbaits off the dam. Overholser: Hybrids fair on all bait off the flats. NORTHEAST Birch: Elevation normal, water clear. Hybrids fair on live shad or trolling crankbaits; crappie fair on minnows and jigs near brushpiles. Copan: Blue catfish good on live shad in the main lake. Eucha: Elevation normal, water 43. All fishing reported good. Greenleaf: Black bass fair on bottom with deep-diving crankbaits and plastic worms; crappie fair on minnows and jigs near docks. Hudson: Channel catfish good on cut shad on trotlines or drift fishing in the river channels; crappie good on minnows and jigs, 8-15 ft., near heated docks. Hulah: Elevation normal, water murky. Blue catfish fair on cut shad in the main body of the lake; crappie fair on minnows and jigs above the dam. Keystone: Elevation 2 ft. above normal, water 40 and murky. Blue catfish fair on cut shad in the river channels; crappie fair on minnows and jigs near brush piles. Oologah: Elevation 3 ft. above normal. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs, 15 ft., near brushpiles in Spencer Creek area. Skiatook: Elevation 2 ft. below normal. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs. Sooner: Sand bass and hybrids fair on topwater lures and live bait in the discharge area. Spavinaw: Elevation normal, water 46 and clear. All fishing reported good. Tenkiller: Elevation 1 ft. below normal, water clear lower, murky upper. Black bass good on medium-diving crankbaits and Rat-L-Traps where clear and murky waters meet; sand bass fair on inline spinnerbaits; channel catfish good on cut shad on juglines, 40 ft.; crappie good on minnows and jigs in the clear water at the lower end, 15 ft., and also in cover near docks and marinas. Webbers Falls: Crappie fair on minnows and jigs near bridges and brushpiles. SOUTHEAST Arbuckle: Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water 50 and clear. Sand bass good, 40-45 ft.; crappie fair on minnows and jigs, 25 ft. Eufaula: Elevation 2 ft. below normal, water murky. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs, 10-12 ft., near boat docks and brushpiles. Hugo: Elevation above normal, water 49. Crappie fair. Konawa: Elevation normal, water 51 and clear. Black bass fair on crankbaits and plastic worms, 12-15 ft., near the discharge canal. Murray: Elevation 4 ft. below normal, water 50 and clear. Black bass fair on medium-running lures; sand bass fair on minnows; crappie fair on minnows. Robert S. Kerr: Elevation normal, water 42 and murky. Channel catfish good on fresh shad, 10-20 ft.; crappie fair on minnows, 8-12 ft., along creek channel edges. Texoma: Elevation 5 ft. below normal, water 50. Striped bass good on live bait, 15-20 ft., near Platter Flats. Wister: Elevation 1 ft. above normal. Channel catfish good on shad, 8-14 ft.; crappie fair on minnows, 14-20 ft., near brushpiles. NORTHWEST Canton: Elevation 2 ft. below normal. Crappie fair near brushpiles. SOUTHWEST Ellsworth: Elevation 5 ft. below normal, water 47 and clear. Blue catfish fair on cut shad. Foss: Elevation 2 ft. below normal, water clear. Sand bass fair on live shad and small jigs near the marina and off riprap; saugeye fair on live shad and small jigs near the marinas. Tom Steed: Crappie good on minnows and jigs, 20 ft., near brushpiles. Waurika: Elevation 3 ft. below normal, water clear. Hybrids fair on sassy shad near the dam; channel catfish fair on cut shad. All fishing is reported as slow at the following lakes: Altus-Lugert, Atoka, Broken Bow, Draper, Ft. Cobb, Ft. Gibson, Great Salt Plains, Kaw, McGee Creek, Pine Creek, Thunderbird. Baseball MeetingThe Ponca City Dugout Club will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 104 of the Howell Building at the high school. Parents of all high school baseball players are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Rick McCool (767-5155)
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