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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, January 26, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALGet Ready for Snow Get Ready for SnowBy KRISTI HAYES News Staff Writer Just when you thought there would be no winter, the fickle Oklahoma weather proved you wrong. Snow began falling in central Oklahoma before dawn today, the start of what forecasters say could be a significant winter storm. In Ponca City, a light snow started around 10 a.m. Snow accumulations could amount to a foot in central Oklahoma. A minimum of 2 to 4 inches is predicted for Ponca City and northern Oklahoma. Reports indicated light snow in the Stillwater area at 8 a.m. and a steady, heavy snow around the Shawnee area by 9 a.m. Snow was also falling heavily in the Oklahoma City area. Ken Parr, Public Works Director, says Ponca City is ready for snow. “We are prepared. Our street equipment is maintained and ready to go,” he stated. “We have people on standby if the storm moves in earlier than expected.” A combination of sand and salt is used on major streets including Fourteenth, Grand, Highland and Hartford Avenues, and Fifth Street. “The major streets are addressed first. We don’t sand off neighborhood streets. We just don’t have the manpower to do so,” Parr said. The street department also uses sand and salt around public buildings like schools, the library and city hall. “This is part of our priority. We just keep the areas safe where a lot of people go,” Parr said. Ponca City schools superintendent Dr. Bill White says the district is prepared for the snowfall and the possible cancellation of classes. “We have people that check the road conditions about 3 a.m. They make the decision [to cancel] by 6 a.m. so we can contact the radio and television stations,” White stated. White said the decision to close school is rarely made the night before. “If we feel the buses are safe, we will have school,” he said. Temperatures in Ponca City hovered around 30 degrees this morning with the wind chill between 15-20 degrees above zero. Wind should not be a factor in the area with winds blowing between 5 and 10 miles per hour. The extended forecast for the local area includes a chance of snow throughout Sunday. In the Oklahoma City area, slick streets caused several early morning accidents. One Oklahoma City source said more than 75 accidents requiring the attention of police were reported between 6 and 10 a.m. The source reported a total of 2 1/2 inches of snow had fallen in the greater Oklahoma City area by 10 a.m. with visibility at a third of a mile. Oklahoma City police were asking people not to drive unless necessary, and then with extreme caution. At Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, runways were clear and planes were able to take off and land. Some backup is expected later in the day because of the metro weather and the weather in other parts of the country. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is discouraging travel into Oklahoma City with streets becoming slick and hazardous in the metro area. No traffic problems had been reported locally by press time on Wednesday. Nearly NewsAnyone visiting the Discovery Channel’s official web site Saturday can take a crack at solving a crossword puzzle submitted by Patrick Jordan, advertising promotion manager for The Ponca City News. The puzzle will be available as a Java Applet for solving online as well as in printable form. The address is http://www.discovery.com/mind/crossword/crossword.html. Roustabout Auditions To BeginIt’s time to prepare for the annual Northern Oklahoma College Roustabouts Jamboree, Wilma Harman reminds high school seniors interested in auditioning for the musical show troupe. The Tonkawa-based troupe has positions open for both male and female singers. Auditions will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in the Northern Performing Arts Center choir room, according to Harman, assistant director. Vocalists should bring one prepared solo of any style of music, including pop, country or gospel, with either tape or keyboard accompaniment. Those trying out will also learn an on-spot choreography number taught by a sophomore Roust-about member. Instrumentalists needed in-clude in particular saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass guitar, string bass, percussion and keyboard players. Those auditioning should bring a prepared instrumental solo of any style of music. Tryouts will begin at 1 p.m. in the NPAC Band Room March 25. Light and sound technicians are also needed. Students selected for the Roustabouts will receive a $300 tuition waiver scholarship for their freshman year. They must enroll in college choir and private voice or in college band during the fall semester. All participants in the auditions are invited to the Roustabout Benefit Show in the NPAC that same evening. New Roustabouts for 2000-2001 will be introduced during the performance. Founded in 1964, the Roustabouts represent Northern as they perform at high schools and for civic organizations throughout the state. They have performed in Washington, D.C. and have made several performing tours in other countries, including Russia, Romania and England. City OKs Grant To Repair Mansion CeilingsBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer A $1,300 grant toward getting an assessment to repair three ceilings in the Marland Mansion was approved at the Monday City Commission meeting. The request was to submit a Preservation Services Fund grant application to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the Marland Mansion to retain a consultant assessment services for ceiling repairs. According to Kathy Adams, executive director.the Marland Mansion has three ceilings in need of repair. She said an assessment by an art conservator is needed to determine the extent of damage, the method of repair and a cost estimate. The Marland Estate Commission has solicited proposals from three firms and selected Perry Huston, Fort Worth, Texas, as the firm to do the work. The proposal was for $2,600. The preservation Services Fund provides planning funds for designated projects on a 50 percent match basis. The Mansion request was for $1,300 for planning funds. The Marland Estate Foundation had already approved and appropriated $1,300 as half of the project cost. Needed RestorationThe assessment would be the first step towards the needed restoration. The following is an “eyeball” estimate of needed repairs. These include the ceilings of the lower level and inner lounge, which is a mural that depicts the history of Kay County beginning with the pre-Columbian Indians through the 1920s. The paint is dirty, some of the areas appear to have been whitewashed, and there is water damage on the exterior walls. A recent lab analysis revealed that the mural was painted directly on the concrete surface. The lower level, outer lounge has a free flow design ceiling and is also painted directly n concrete. There have been many water leaks over the years, causing pieces of plaster to crumble. All leaks have now been repaired and damaged areas are replastered. Considerable repainting as well as cleaning will be necessary. The Gallery level, north salon, has a stenciled decorative arts ceiling and has water leaks that caused the ornamental plaster to flake and crack. The ceiling was restored in the 1970s, but new water leaks have again caused damage. These water leaks are now repaired and the ceiling can safely be restored. Girls Scouts To Begin Annual Cookie SaleLeap to the future with local Girl Scouts as they embark on the 2000 Girl Scout Cookie Sale. Girls throughout Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council will sell boxes of tasty, long-awaited Girl Scout cookies Friday through Feb. 28. To kick off the cookie sale, Girl Scouts in Ponca City will hold a cookie crunch-off contest Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7:15 p.m. during the Ponca City Girl Scout Fashion Show at the First Christian Church. The six community leaders will compete for the title of “Colossal Cookie Cruncher” by trying to eat the most Girl Scout cookies in 60 seconds. This year, Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council offers a new variety that will tempt taste buds. The reduced-fat “Apple Cinnamon” cookies are shaped like an apple and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Other varieties being sold include: “Striped Chocolate Chip” with pecans, shortbread “Trefoils,” “Tagalong” peanut butter patties, “Do-si-dos” Oatmeal peanut butter cremes, “Lemon Drops,” caramel, coconut and cocoa flavored “Samoas,” and the popular “Thin Mints.” All boxes of cookies cost $2.50. By purchasing Girl Scout cookies, girls ages five to 17 receive numerous benefits. The cookie sale helps girls learn important skills related to handling money, setting goals, building teamwork, meeting the public and more. “The cookie sale is an important fund-raiser with the proceeds going directly to support Girl Scouting locally,” said Kim Lynch, Executive Director, Bluestem Council. One reason why the Girl Scout Cookie Sale is different from most youth fund raisers is that a portion of the revenue goes to troops so girls can make decisions about how it is spent. The volunteer Board of Directors of Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council budgets the remaining proceeds for expenses to provide Girl Scout services to 3,000 girls and 1,000 adults in 16 counties in Northeast Oklahoma and Southeast Kansas. Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the world’s preeminent organization for girls with a membership of more than 3.5 million girls and adults. Today, as when founded in 1912, GSUSA helps cultivate values, social conscience and self-esteem in young girls while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults. In Girl Scouting — and its special girl-only environment — girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. For more information about the 2000 Girl Scout Cookie sale, contact Judy Duvall at (800) 457-4475 or (918) 336-3378. Healthy Eyes Program Set“For Women, By Women”, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center’s educational series for women, continues Saturday, Jan. 29 with a program titled “Healthy Eyes” presented by Pam Poland, Eye M.D., of the Ponca City Eye Clinic. Dr. Poland will discuss the treatment of eye disorders and diseases and the maintenance of healthy eyes through the use of vitamins, herbs and minerals. She will answer questions following the presentation. The program will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Conference Room C on the ground floor of the Medical Center. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this program and reservations are not required. SJRMC started the “For Women, By Women” series in 1997 to provide women in the Ponca City area with information about important health issues. Call Sandy Gearhart, 580-765-0301, for more information. Troop 24 Honors Two Eagle ScoutsTroop 24 will hold an Eagle Court of Honor for Ben Johnson and Eugene Allyn III at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, in the sanctuary of First Lutheran Church. Ben is the son of Jill and Stan Johnson of Ponca city and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Johnson of Atlantic, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Anderson of Sioux City, Iowa. Eugene is the son of Lee Ann and Eugene Allyn Jr. of Ralston and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Allyn Sr. of Midwest City and Mrs. Donna Mickelson of Pipestone, Minn. Friends are invited to attend the ceremony. Letter - Did Our U.S. Senators Sell Out?Drunk with hatred, senators Nickles and Inhoff chose partisanship over patriotism. They opted to give the president a political defeat, rather than ratify the nuclear test ban treaty and help make the nation safe from nuclear attack by rogue countries. They sacrificed national security for politics! Rick Ewing Fairfax, Okla. DEATHSKathryn Elizabeth Shore Kathryn Elizabeth ShoreKathryn Elizabeth Shore, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 200, at Ponca Nursing Home. She was 87. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Kathryn Elizabeth Shore was born June 15, 1912, in Harper, Kan., the daughter of Harry and Kathrine (Parker) Leonard. She was reared in Ponca City and graduated in 1930. She worked for Conoco for several years before marrying Harold “Cotton” Shore on Jan. 25, 1947, in Ponca City; he preceded her in death on March 9, 1998. The couple made their home in Ponca City where she was employed as a clerk for Security Bank for several years. She later was employed by the Boy Scouts of America. She retired in the 1970s. She and her husband took annual trips to Lake Tahoe. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting. She is survived by two sons, John Shore of Easton, Md., and Art Nuckols of Lee Summitt, Mo.; one daughter, Lesley Emery of Phoenix, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. The family will be at 14 Leisure Lane, Ponca City. ObituariesMarcellus Edward BiggooseMarcellus “Mars” Edward Biggoose, world renowned artist and former Ponca City resident, went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, Jan. 23, 2000, at the Shawn Manor Nursing Home. He was 56. An evening prayer service will be held at the residence of Hope Kemp, southwest of Ponca City. Mr. Biggoose will lie in state at the home until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and then will be taken to the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church for the funeral at 2 p.m. At the family’s request, there will be no traditional public feast. Burial will follow in the Ponca Tribal Cemetery in White Eagle under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Mars was born in Pawnee on Oct. 31, 1943, to Leland and Eva (King) Biggoose. He attended Pawnee Indian schools and transferred to Santa Fe Indian School of Santa Fe, N.M. Mars also had attended Haskell Indian Institute of Lawrence, Kan. Mars began his career as an artist at a young age for this is how he escaped from the pressures of his young life. Mars paintings have become in demand and he has paintings hanging all over the world such as in Paris, France, and in Europe. He had appeared a number of times at the Red Earth celebrations of Oklahoma City as well as many art shows. His paintings have been featured on a book cover “Sundown,” a book on the history of Osage Indians. His paintings are on display in the Galleria of Norman, Art Market of Tulsa, Marland Mansion and in Native American art calendars. Mars has won numerous art awards for his use of style, color and medium. Mars is noted for designing the Great Ponca Seal of Oklahoma, which is featured on jackets, tribal car tags, watches, T-shirts and sweat shirts. Furthermore, Mars painted the highway billboard sign for the annual Ponca Powwow sign out at White Eagle. Most recently, he designed and painted the sign for the Tulsa Indian Methodist Church. He was a member of the Tulsa Indian United Methodist Church and a proud member of the Ponca tribe. He enjoyed painting with all his heart and soul as well as writing poetry, meeting with his agents concerning art shows and exhibits. He is survived by his special friend, Jayneann Biggoose of Tulsa; four daughters, Marcelline Hill, Melinda Biggoose and Kathy Biggoose, all of Tulsa, and Marissa Romero of Broken Arrow; three sons, Marcellus Biggoose, Charles Biggoose and Matthew Biggoose, all of Tulsa; one sister, Julia Pickett of Ponca City; and one brother, Titus Biggoose of Sacramento, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and several aunts and uncles and other relatives and friends. paid obituary Services PendingStella M. SpringerStella M. Springer, resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 65. Survivors include her husband, Gene, of the home. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. Mary Jane DanielMary Jane Daniel, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at her home. She was 60. Survivors include her husband, Jimmie C. Daniel, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSCompleted Pepperette Winter Dance forms and money may be turned in during all lunch periods through Friday. The Pepperettes will have a table located on the upper floor of the Commons Area at the high school cafeteria. Freshmen planning to attend the dance on February 5 must purchase tickets. T-shirts and videos are optional. Tickets are $8.50 an individual or $15 a couple. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Birthday Party — Members of the American Legion will hold a surprise 80th birthday party for Noble “Santa Claus” Mears immediately following their regular meeting Thursday. All members of the American Legion are encourage to attend the regular meeting that starts at 7:30; cake and ice cream will be served. Mel’s Clothing and Shoe has 50% off Mels price on entire stock. adv. Minor Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department took a report of a minor accident at Westbury and Union Street at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday. Poverty’s Children Perform — Poverty’s Children band will perform at a Rock’n Roll Dance at 8 p.m. Saturday. The event is sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 750 and will be held at the American Legion, 407 West South Avenue. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 765-6707 or from any chapter member. Food and beverage will be provided. This will be the 3rd annual TET dance. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Burglary Arrests — Two 17-year-old males, a 17-year-old female and a 23-year-old male were arrested Tuesday morning at 5:55 a.m. from the 600 block of North Osage for burglary. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Due To fire Randy’s Harris Furniture and Melindas Gift Gallery, 114 West Grand, Tonkawa temporarily relocated behind store in warehouse, 105 North Main, Tonkawa. 1-580-628-3330 or 1-580-628-2897. adv. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Gun Shots — A 911 call was received at 6:06 a.m. Tuesday from the 100 block of Westbury regarding gun shots behind Union School. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was unable to locate the problem. Gold ‘N Treasures Jewelry-specializing in jewelry repair and manufacturing, watch and clock repair, 762-7273, corner of Prospect and 14th. adv. Minor Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department took a report of a minor accident at Westbury and Union Street at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday. Concealed Weapons class. Sunday, January 30 at 1pm. 500 S. Rockcliff Road. For information call 765-6677 or 761-4447. adv. Broken Glass — A motorist at Fifth and Hartford Avenue reported broken glass in the roadway at 9:44 a.m. Tuesday. The Street Department was advised. Look Younger in one hour. Hair stylist JoAnn Watkins is working on Fridays. Call for appointment. 765-5055. adv. Harassing Calls — A resident in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth reported harassing phone calls at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. A report was taken. Productive Hair salon for sale. Amazin’ Hair People, 108 North Fifth, Call 762-6813. adv. Non-Injury Accident — A report was taken by an officer of the Ponca City Police Department at 2:17 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview and Hartford Avenue for a non-injury accident. Arrest Made — At 11:53 a.m. Tuesday a 34-year-old female was arrested at Albertson’s Warehouse on a city warrant. Mary Engelbreit kitchen col- lection now at Carla’s Hallmark, 4th and Grand, Downtown. adv. Budget Bride. Taking consignment wedding dresses and formals. We need larger size dresses. 200 West grand. 718-9934. adv. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Arrest — A 20-year-old male was arrested from court at 4:17 p.m. Tuesday on a city warrant for failure to pay. Ponca City Pictorial History Books are still available! Pick up your copy today! Makes a great Gift! Ponca City News Business Office, 8:00-5:00, Monday thru Friday. adv. 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. Vehicle Fire — A motorist at Hartford and Union Street reported a vehicle fire at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Stations 2 and 3 responded and the vehicle was towed. 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. Man Arrested — An 18-year-old male was arrested at Meadowbrook and Robin Street at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday for driving under the influence, minor in possession and driving improperly. Concealed Hand gun class. Jan. 29th, 8:00 am to finish. For more information call 765-6589. adv. 911 Call — At 2:04 a.m. Wednesday a 911 call was received from the 1600 block of East Woodland advising a smoke detector going off with popping noises in the attic. Stations 1, 3 and 4 responded and were unable to locate a fire. LIFESTYLESOMTA Branch Meets, Lists Plans for Several Events OMTA Branch Meets, Lists Plans for Several EventsThe Ponca City Area Branch of the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association met Jan. 17 at the home of Kathy Wimberley. President Roberta Motz conducted the meeting. On Saturday, March 11, the group will sponsor a workshop for piano teachers. Dr. Ron Lewis, professor of piano at Oklahoma Baptist University, will present teaching insights and techniques in the morning and conduct a masterclass of members’ piano students in the afternoon. All area piano teachers are cordially invited to attend this day of learning and rejuvenation. Ponca City’s District OMTA Achievement Auditions will be held April 8 at First Presbyterian Church and will be judged by Kathy Wilson of Tulsa. The group will administer the state theory tests on that day to interested students. State Achievement Auditions are set for May 12-13 on the University of Oklahoma campus. Mrs. Motz reported on the January state board meeting conducted by State President Philelle McBrayer of Tulsa. Plans have been finalized for the state convention to be held June 2-3 in Stillwater. Mary Sallee of Norman, is the commissioned composer for the convention where she will present her commissioned work, a wedding cantata for two singers and one piano, four hands. Dr. Douglas Humpherys, Piano Literature teacher at Eastman School of Music, will be the guest artist. He will give a piano recital and present two sessions at the state convention. OMTA is an affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association. Oklahoma is divided into four districts which include 16 local associations. Roberta Motz serves as the Northeast District representative on the State ethics committee. Local music teachers interested in more information about OMTA or the upcoming workshop should contact Mrs. Motz. Area Resident’s Autobiography Reviewed for Unit II MembersTwenty-two members of Unit III, Ponca City Mother’s Club, and three guests, were present for the monthly meeting Jan. 21. The luncheon was held in the home of Joan Morgan, 1438 Reveille Drive, and co-hostesses were Marcene Young and Maureen Danielson. Guests were Marge Parker, Helga and Gallagher Rule. Marge Parker presented a condensed version of the autobiography of Helga Rule titled “Hershey Bar Sandwich.” The story began with 5-year old Helga living in Germany during World War II with her grandmother, mother, and two siblings while her father was off to war. The speaker portrayed the anxiety and fear that was a part of Helga’s heritage during 124 bombing raids, the countless days and nights spent in bunkers, the shortage of food and all the hardships she and her family endured. “Hershey Bar Sandwich” title came about when an American soldier — after the war — gave Helga her first chocolate Hershey Bar. Helga wanted to share the bar with her young cousins so she put it between two slices of bread, in order for it to go further, and divided it among them. Members asked questions of the author and her husband — Helga and Gallagher Rule. During the discussion it was announced that the Rules are searching for a publisher that will be interested in publishing the book. February’s meeting for Unit III will feature Claudia Barnes from Hospice. Hostesses will be Betty Whetstone, Norma Kinzie and Vivian Mertz. Little NewsGale and Tracy McArthur announce the birth of their son, Gale E. McArthur III (Trés). He was born at 5:45 p.m. Jan. 5, 2000, and weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Trés has three sisters, Timber, Carlie and Josie. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Ramona Elliot, and paternal grandparents are Gale and Marty McArthur. Maternal great-grandparents are Marvin and Geneva Stout of Ponca City, and Evelyn Elliott of Tulsa. Lois Coats Named Valentine Queen For Xi Beta TauMembers of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met for dinner at the Lost Legend preceding their Jan. 17 meeting. Guests were Trina and Daisy Miller of Fayetteville, N.C., daughter-in-law and granddaughter of June Miller. Sammie Coats, president, called the meeting to order, and June Miller, recording secretary, called roll. Various items of communication were read, and Cindy Wardlow gave the treasurer’s report. City Council representative Lois Coats read the council minutes. Plans were discussed for a slumber party Feb. 11. The Queen’s backdrop was discussed, and Valentine’s Day tickets were distributed. Lois Coats was elected as Xi Beta Tau’s Valentine Queen. A pledge ritual for JoAnn Ferguson was scheduled for February, and plans for a welcome ritual for Terri Buesing were discussed. The traveling basket was presented to JoAnn Ferguson, and Lois Coats gave Valentine-theme gift sacks to those present. The program consisted of pledge training and a Beta Sigma Phi trivia quiz. SPORTSJenks Nets Sweep Past Cat Cagers Jenks Nets Sweep Past Cat CagersJENKS — Ponca City’s Lady Wildcats couldn’t find the basket again and the Wildcat boys couldn’t find it often enough as Jenks swept the cagers Tuesday night. The Lady Cats managed a frigid 17 percent (5-of-29) shooting from the field in a 60-19 loss. The Cats shot better, but not as well as Jenks in a 73-55 loss. The Ponca Citians are scheduled to be on the road again Friday at Bartlesville. The Po-Hi girls never got out of single digit scoring in any one quarter as the Lady Trojans struck early and often, Jenks led 26-14 at halftime and blistered the Poncans 20-2 in the fourth period. Magnifying the Ponca Citians’s shooting woes were 28 turnovers in the game. Courtney Birdsong finished with six points for the Lady Cats while Jenna Wedd had five, Laura Sudbury four, Tara Cries For Ribs two and Cara Cusick two. The Wildcats also fell behinds early, although not as badly. Jenks led 31-21 at halftime. The Cats were 24-of-58 (36 percent) from the field and downed 10-of-11 free throws. They also cut down on their turnovers, finishing with just 13. But the Trojans banged in 48 percent of their shots, 31-of-63. Billy Broughton hit for 14 points, Blaine Petrie had 12 and Jeff Furnas 10 to lead the Po-Hi scoring. Blake Geubelle added six points, Tim Frick had four, Michael Kirby three while Bret Skaggs, Jared Brashears and Derek Colvin each had two. Cat Matmen Nip MaroonsBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor BLACKWELL — Ponca City’s Wildcat wrestlers came from behind again and again got help from their fans — however inadvertent — in edging Class 3A’s No. 3 Blackwell, 30-29, Tuesday night. Weather permitting, the Cat matmen are scheduled to host Tulsa Union in a dual Thursday night and restart the Big Four-Plus Four Tournament Friday and Saturday. The Ponca City-Blackwell dual had all the excitement that long-standing match up has generated through the years. But in a dual where every match point counted, it was a team point that was deducted that proved costly to the Maroons. Blackwell 145-pounder Robby Miller lost a close 7-6 decision to Wildcat Michael Osborn. The Ponca City student fans razzed him. He showed his displeasure — and frustration — with a gesture toward the crowd. The unsportsmanlike penalty cost Blackwell a team point — which later turned out to be the margin of victory for the Wildcats. The Wildcats won eight of the 14 matches, but Blackwell scored bonus points in five of its six wins. Po-Hi coach Todd Steidley noted than even when giving up bonus points, his Wildcats were stingy enough to keep Blackwell from winning. Blackwell collected three falls, a technical fall and a major decision. The major decision was by 14-0 at 112 pounds by returning state champion Joe Hockett. That score was one point less than it takes for a technical fall, which would have given Blackwell an extra team point. The technical fall came at 152 pound by Blackwell’s Tyler McNamara. But Ponca City’s Sergio Villarruel managed to stay off his back and keep Blackwell from that extra point pin. The Wildcats got two falls in the dual and both came at just the right time. The pins, by Kyle Duren at 160 and Blaine Empting at 171, brought the Wildcats from a 17-15 deficit to a 27-17 lead. Blackwell closed the gap to 27-23 with a fall at 189, but Wildcat Jason Neurenburg came from behind to win an 8-6 overtime decision at 215 which sewed up the win for Ponca City. In fact, six of the Wildcat wins came in the final period. “We have worked hard on our conditioning,” said Steidley. “Now its paying off.” The Maroons vaulted to a 10-0 lead in the team scoring with a fall and that 112-pound major. But the Cats slowly came back. At 119, MiMi Miller erased a 3-1 deficit in the third period to win 7-3. Clint Stafford broke a 3-3 tie at 125 to win 10-6 with two third period takedowns, At 130, Steven Windler staved off Blackwell’s Justin Fry for a 4-3 win. Roman RedLeaf, down 4-2 after two periods at 135, roared back with two near-falls to win, 10-5 Those four straight decisions gave Ponca City a 12-10 lead in the team scoring. Blackwell and Ponca City traded one-point decision at 140 and 145 until McNamara’s technical at 152 gave the Maroons an 18-15 lead — which was wiped out when Duren and Empting got first-period falls. The Big Four (Blackwell, Perry, Ponca City and Stillwater)-Plus Four (Bristow, Tonkawa, Tulsa Union and Tuttle) is scheduled to get underway at noon Thursday in Robson Field House. the finals are set for Saturday night. Ponca City 30, Blackwell 29 103 — Gates (B) p. Short, 2:59 112 — Hockett (B) md Brotherton, 14-0 119 — Miller (PC) d Blay, 7-3 125 — Stafford (PC) d Menke, 10-6 130 — Windler (PC) d. Fry, 4-3 135 — RedLeaf (PC) d. Hutton, 10-5 140 — Ingram (B) d. Lockett, 9-8 145 — Osborn (PC) d. Miller, 7-6 152 — McNamara (B) tf Villaruel, 15-0 160 — Duren (PC) p. Woods, :30 171 — Empting (PC) p. Looper, 1:09 189 — Ward (B) p. Leavitt, 1:12 215 — Neurenburg (PC) d Mora, 8-6 (OT) Hwt — Tannehill (B) p. Fezer, 1:20 Soph Boys Top FrontierPonca City’s sophomores held Frontier’s JVs to just 12 points in the middle two periods en route to a 57-37 win at Robson Field House Monday. The Wildcats managed a 17-14 first-period lead but then stung the Mustangs with a tough defense to lead 33-20 at halftime and 43-26 to start the final quarter. Robert Bushaw and Joe Rower each had nine points for Ponca City while Kyle Geheb had eight. Tom Butler and Miles Bender had 14 and 12 points for Frontier. The sophomores are scheduled to play Bartlesville Thursday in the old field house starting at 6 p.m. Ponca City 57, Frontier 37 Frontier 14 6 6 11 — 37 Ponca City 17 16 10 14 — 57 Ponca City — Robert Bushaw 9, Joe Rower 9, Kyle Geheb 8, Stephen Wolf 6, Joe Yaffe 6, Randy Runnels 6, Drew Shelton 3, Aaron Jones 2, Trevor Viljoen 2 Frontier — Tom Butler 14, Miles Bender 12, Jeff Ingmire 5, Jarred Padgett 4, Brian Goodno 2. Area Youths Can Join NWTF FreeThe Ponca City Kaw Valley Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation is offering area youth free memberships in the Federation’s JAKES program JAKES stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship. The National Wild Turkey Federation has over 70,000 JAKES members. Members receive four issues of the Jakes Magazine, a membership card, and a membership decal. Ifyou know a youngster 17 years of age or under that has an interest in the outdoors, hunting, fishing or just watching wildlife, enroll him or her in the Federation's youth prograrn. Mail their name, address, and age to Terry Cheek, 1909 N. Osage, Ponca City, OK 7460 1. Offer limited to first 75 names received. ln the last 26 years, more than $102 million NWTF and cooperator dollars have been spent on more than 10,345 projects benefiting wild turkeys throughout North America. In 1973, there were an estimated 1.3 million wild turkeys and 1.5 million turkey hunters. Today, there are an estimated 5.0 million turkeys and 2.5 million turkey hunters.
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