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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, January 25, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALLocal Memorial To Get $30,000 Local Memorial To Get $30,000By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Chapter 750 of the Vietnam Veterans of America has received confirmation that the Oklahoma Centennial Commission has added the POW/MIA Monument project to the Centennial Master Plan, according to Lee Keyes, fundraiser for the Ponca City project. J. Blake Wade, Oklahoma Centennial Commission executive, has informed the local Vietnam Veterans chapter by letter that the project has been forwarded to Gov. Frank Keating and the legislature. Blake’s letter said in part, “As was explained to you by our Director of Military Affairs, Chuck Garrison, we are expecting state appropriations this coming July, earmarked to assist funding military related projects such as yours. We expect to be able to provide $30,000 towards your project at that time, provided we get the amount we requested.” The letter says further, “In addition to this funding assistance Mr. Garrison is coordinating for several fund raising events to help fund various military related projects. We hope to contribute some additional funding towards your project through these events and he will keep you posted on the progress.” Keyes said, “We’re real happy, this has come through for us. It is going to be a large help. Although it is a help we’re still looking for contributions.” Total cost of the project to be located at Resthaven Memorial Park is an estimated $125,000. The site of the POW/MIA monument is just east of the Veterans Court of Honor. The monument is to be in the shape of a POW/MIA bracelet with a seat surrounding the inside of the four foot high walls. The monument is to be made of granite. A four-by-six-foot slab will head the monument with the POW/MIA logo etched into it. Although the prospective $30,000 will be a good boost to the project, donations are still being taken, according to Keyes. Donations are tax deductible and may be sent to POW/MIA Monument Fund, P.O. Box 1625, Ponca City 74602. Nearly NewsFor those who attended Wednesday night’s Big XII basketball game at newly-refurbished Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, they might have seen two familiar faces in the group singing the National Anthem just before tip-off. NN mentioned Monday that Michael Sheaffer, choir director of First Christian Church, would be performing. A proud mom called to say that another Ponca Citian was to be in the ensemble — Andy Stewart, son of Carolyn and Ted Stewart, a senior vocal music education major at OSU. Both vocalists are tenors. This just reinforces the contention that Ponca City has more musical talent per capita than just about any place in Oklahoma. -—— The reporter covering the Amtrak story on Monday was sidetracked, when it came to the name of the representative from the passenger train service. The representative from Amtrak is Mary Jennings. Apologies to her and to Amtrak for the mistaken identity. -—— For those having problems traveling down South Avenue or South First Street today — the traffic was diverted temporally for a good cause. Seems the film crew making a Conoco commercial to be aired nationally was shooting in the Cobb’s Cafe area. So if you smiled and waved as you went by you might be in the commercial promoting a friendly Ponca City. Three Candidates Running for MayorIt’s official, there will be only three candidates vying for the post of mayor of Ponca City. Kay County Election Board officials confirmed this morning that there were no additional filings by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline. The candidates are Bret Carter, Estle Lampe and Tom Leonard, who is seeking a second term. Lady Mav Softballers Sponsoring BarbecueTONKAWA — Preceding the Northern Oklahoma College Homecoming basketball games, the Lady Mav softball team is sponsoring the second annual Homecoming Barbecue Dinner at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 in the East Gym of Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. Proceeds go toward team expenses, according to Coach Jo Stanhope. Tickets for the catered meal are $5 per person at the door, in advance from team members or by calling 580-628-6774. Carryout will be available. Annual Shidler Chamber Event Slated SaturdaySHIDLER — The annual Shidler Chamber of Commerce banquet is slated for 7 p.m., Saturday. The event is to be held at the Oklahoma Jubilee located on Main Street, announces president Bill Brown. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. To make reservations call (918) 793-4171. Award presentations are to be by Brown and Molly Bivin. Entertainment is by the Shidler Methodist Youth Fellowship Clown Program. The program has included a number of youth from the program over the last eight years. The participants have attended clown camp and received training from a professional mime. Annually the group is invited to the Special Olympics in Stillwater and The Relay for Life in Pawhuska. In the last year the clowns have performed at several churches, entertained the Salvation Army in Oklahoma City, Fairfax Nursing Home, Ponca City Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Ponca City Cub Scout Day Camp and Bartlesville Sterling House. DEATHSDale Buesing Dale BuesingBLACKWELL — Dale Buesing, resident of Blackwell, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, in the Bass Integris Hospital in Enid. He was 67. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Blackwell with the Rev. Ernest Quillen, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Dale Buesing was born Nov. 7, 1933, in Blackwell, the son of George and Crystal McGill Buesing. He grew up in Blackwell and attended Blackwell public schools, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1951. In 1953, he entered the United States Air Force, serving for four years. Following his discharge in 1957, he returned to Blackwell. He married Ruth Ann Klein on Oct. 4, 1957, in Blackwell, where they settled for seven years while he was employed with International Multifoods. In 1965, they transferred to Kansas City, Mo., where he continued with International Multifoods for 32 years. Following his retirement, they moved back to Blackwell. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Buff Denise Shank of Kansas City, Mo., and Diana Dalene Clay of Hewitt, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Adams and Wanda Hockett, both of Blackwell; a brother, Floyd Buesing of Blackwell; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ivan Buesing. Honorary casket bearers will be members of St. John’s Lutheran Men’s Club. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1998 South S Street, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Margaret Jo SlimpBLACKWELL — Margaret Jo Slimp, former resident of Blackwell, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 23, 2001, in the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 53. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the James W. Roberts Memorial Chapel at the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Longcrier of the First Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Margaret Jo Slimp was born Nov. 11, 1947, in Blackwell, the daughter of Eugene and Margaret Walters Johns. She grew up in Blackwell and attended Blackwell public schools, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1966. She then furthered her education by attending Northern Oklahoma Junior College in Tonkawa, where she graduated in 1968. She moved to Oklahoma City and was employed with CIT and later with W.W. Steel Company. In 1970, she married Kenny Slimp, and they settled in El Reno. She was then employed with the city of El Reno in the city offices for 24 years. She was living in El Reno at the time of her death. Survivors include her mother of Blackwell; two sons, Cody Ray Slimp and Christopher Gene Slimp, both of El Reno; sister, Connie Snow of Blackwell; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister, Jeannie Ray Johns. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Heart Fund, c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Services PendingJoe BurgertJoe Burgert, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at his home. He was 80. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Dempsey GreerTONKAWA — Dempsey Greer, resident of Tonkawa, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 24, 2001, at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. He was 92. Services are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. Dolce WaltonTONKAWA — Dolce Walton, resident of Tonkawa, died Thursday morning, Jan. 25, 2001, at the Willow Haven Nursing Home. She was 90. Services are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. FuneralsFriday Keith Clayton KriderKeith Clayton Krider — Memorial service at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church. NEWS BRIEFSBallroom Dance — The Stillwater Ballroom Dance Club is offering free dance lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, preceding an event that will cost $10 per person and $5 per student (with identification) at the Starlight Terrace in the Student Union on the Oklahoma State University campus. Music will be provided by the Al Good Combo. Want To start your own business? Pioneer Tech’s Self-Employment training program can show you how to start for less cash. This program can also help you determine the feasibility and legal requirements of starting your business. Evening classes begin February 8. Call 762-8336, Ext. 262 for enrollment information. adv. Super Bowl Party — Members of the Singles Connection will gather Jan. 28 at the Village Green Apartments Clubhouse for a Super Bowl party beginning at 5 p.m. Those attending should bring a snack or soda. For more information call 762-0578. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $8.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Garden Festival — Members of the Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs are planning a trip via bus to the garden festival in Oklahoma City Friday, Feb. 2. The trip is open to the public and reservations and tickets may be obtained by calling Linda Sparks, 762-2273. If no answer, please leave a message. The group will depart from the Cann Garden Center area at 8 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. Ticket and travel cost is $20. Lunch will be in Bricktown and a tour of the Coles Garden is also planned. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Suspicious Activity — A woman from the 400 block of Martha reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday that someone had been the victim of abuse. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on assault and battery. 1981 20 year class reunion meeting. Saturday, January 27 at the Poncan Theater, 2-4 p.m. Anyone interested please come. adv. Citations Issued — The Ponca City Police Department received a request for assistance from the code enforcement officer concerning meter tampering at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and information was logged that code enforcement issued citations. Head Country all day Friday special All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $7.49, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Disturbance — A Ponca City Police Department officer reported at 9:03 a.m. Wednesday that two reports of assault and battery had occurred at East Middle School. The information was logged. Pauline’s Steak and shrimp dinner. $11.95. Friday 26th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Items Missing — A man from the 900 block of North Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:19 a.m. Wednesday that some yard ornaments had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a grand larceny report was taken. Vandalism — The Ponca City Police Department received a call at 2:05 a.m. Thursday from the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street that a tire had been slashed. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — The Communications Center received a report at 12:54 p.m. Wednesday that an accident had occurred at the intersection of East Highland Avenue and North Third Street. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and a report was taken on a minor accident. Mel’s, 2008 N. 14th. Mel’s 50% off sale on entire stock. Only happens twice a year. Early birds get best selection. adv. Fire Run — The Communications Center received a report of a grass fire near the railroad tracks along the 800 block of North Union street at 1:34 p.m. Wednesday. A unit from the No. 1 Fire Station responded to the scene but was unable to locate any fire. Accident — The Communications Center received a report from the 700 block of East Prospect Avenue at 4:57 p.m. Wednesday that a vehicle had stalled traffic just west of the railroad tracks. An officer was assigned and a minor three-vehicle accident had occurred. Information was logged that one subject had just had some tire work done and a lug nut had come off and hit a vehicle going the opposite direction. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 5:29 p.m. Wednesday that a 33-year-old woman was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay and a 19-year-old woman was held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday that a 39-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to appear. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a report from the 2000 block of Joe Street at 6:32 p.m. Wednesday that an argument was going on. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded to the call and a 39-year-old man was being held for domestic assault and battery. Fire Run — A request was made from a subject at 6:52 p.m. Wednesday that an area in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street needed to be checked for a gas leak. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department No. 3 station responded to the scene, locating an odor from a business, but there was no problem. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 6:56 p.m. Wednesday that a 21-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for bogus checks. Accident — An accident at the intersection of East Albany Avenue and Fairview Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:34 p.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 9:29 p.m. Wednesday that a 21-year-old man was being held for failure to appear. GARDENINGDiggin’ in the Dirt Diggin’ in the DirtBy Kathy Zehr Botanically Speaking… Oops, guess I’d better head to the garden and eat fat worms! In a Diggin’ column published about two weeks ago I listed several good perennial flowers for beginners to use for the best chance for success in northern Oklahoma. Common names for the perennials were used but I failed to publish the botanical names, which may be needed when ordering from some seed catalogs. So, today at the bottom of this column the plants will be listed again along with the botanical name as well. Many thanks to the reader who called about the problem. Trees 2000 I’d like to make a plug today for the ongoing Millennium tree project, which was started last year. The project’s goal is to have citizens of Ponca City plant 2000 trees to replace hundreds of trees lost over the last several years to vandalism, disease and weather in the Ponca City area. “Trees 2000” is designed to encourage area citizens in the private sector as well as clubs, churches, schools and other organizations to plant one or more trees and have them dedicated as memorials, anniversary gifts, or tributes to other events or causes. Each designated tree is given a number and becomes a permanent record of the Ponca City millennium project. Many trees living in Ponca City today are more than 100 years old and are still healthy. Hopefully, a tree donated by you this year will also live that long and be a blessing to your ancestors someday. If you don’t need another tree in your yard, think about donating one to the city to place in one of our beautiful parks, along the walking trails, or around some of the civic buildings. A commemorative bronze medallion is also available to donors or honorees if participants wish to purchase them. The numbered medallions ($40) bear the millennium insignia and are engraved with the tree owner’s name. The name of each person donating or dedicating a tree is also logged into a 2000 Tree Log Book at City Hall for historical records. The medallion order forms and information regarding best tree selection and planting tips are available at local nurseries and at the Chamber of Commerce and Ponca City Tomorrow offices. Challenge I challenge each homeowner and gardener who plans to plant a tree this year, to register that tree in the Tree 2000 Log Book at City Hall. Let’s help our beautiful city reach that goal of 2000 trees and make Ponca City more ecologically compatible and beautiful. Some grants are available for non-profit organizations who may want to plant several trees. Members of the Trees 2000 committee are available for presenting programs for civic groups and other interested organizations. Information about grants and speakers is available by calling the Chamber office at 765-4400 or Jayne Detten 762-4414. Botanical Names Added Perennials suggested for hot, dry soil included Artemisia, Baptisia, blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora), blue flax (Linum perenne), common thrift, (Armeria maritima), coneflowers (Rudbekia), (Coreopsis), daylilies (Hemerocallis), globe thistle (Echinops ritro), golden Marguerite (Anthemis tinctoria), and goldenrods (Solidago). Also lamb’s-ears (Stachys), pinks (Dianthus), sages (Salvia), sedums (Sedum), spurge (Euphorbia), statice (Lemonium), tall gayfeather (Liatris scariosa), torch lilies (Kniphofia), yarrows (Achillea) and Yucca. Perennials suggested to brighten up shady areas include alumroots (Heuchera), Astilbe, Bergenia, bleeding hearts (Dicentra), bugbanes (Cimicifuga) columbines, (Aquilegia), ephimediums (Epimediums, hellebores, Helleborus), hostas (Hosta), Jacob’s ladders (Polemonium) lungworts (pulmonaria) Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Solomon’s seals (Polygonatum) and Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica). Perennials suggested for moist soils include Astilbe, bee balm (Monarda didyma), bonesets (Eupatorium), bugbanes (Cimicifuga), common sneezewood (Helenium autumnale), globeflowers (Trollius), goat’s beards (Aruncus), great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), Japanese iris (Iris ensata), Japanese primrose (Primula japonica), loosestrifes (Lysimachia), marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), meadow rues (Thalictrum) meadowsweets (Filipendula), rodgersias (Rodgersia), Siberian iris (Iris sibirica), spiderworts (Tradescantia), Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) White turtlehead (Chelone glabra), and yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus). Most of the listed seeds, bulbs or rhizomes may be purchased from one of the largest nurseries in the U.S. — Thompson and Morgan Seeds, P.O. Box 1308, Jackson, N.J. 08527-0308, 1-800-274-7333, email tminc@thompson-morgan.com or fax at 888-466-4769. Some seeds may cost more than at southern nurseries, but quality is guaranteed. Start Seeds in FebruaryBy Kelley Duncan Horticulturist, Northern Oklahoma College I can always tell that spring is just around the corner when in December I begin getting seed and plant catalogs, I call them “wish books” and wish I had a place to put one of each plant somewhere on the NOC campus. Jackson and Perkins and Wayside Gardens are two of my favorites. They are reputable companies and I have had a lot of success with both. Park Seed is a favorite seed catalog. I order wholesale for NOC, and have had a lot of success with seeds. Seeds can be started in February. A good light source is vital for healthy transplants. Grow lights are available at many stores and they do help. Near the end of February start broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and early producing tomatoes, such as “Early Girl.” Snapdragons, pansies and dianthus can be started now . Be careful about starting seeds too early. I noticed some of the stores have seed displays already out. Don’t let the discount stores determine when to plant. Many annuals and vegetables won’t even grow unless the ground is warm, as well as, the outside temperatures. Vinca, caladium and tomatoes will sometimes rot if the ground is too cool. I’m sure that many people had to buy bedding plants twice last year. Plan a garden while you have all those catalogs out. Many supply a good picture and physical description of the plant. Remember the cute little shrub or tree you planted today will look a lot different in 5 or 10 years. If you don’t like the way an existing garden looks — then change it. Make a list of all the plants in the bed right now and make a diagram of their positions. I have a lot of fun doing this in the dreary winter months. Move stuff around on paper before you do it in the garden. It is not nearly as hard on your back! Keep the compost fires burning. Stir up all the lawn debris you dumped in a pile to rot. Keep adding vegetable waste and leaves to make more of the rich humus left behind. Even in the cold of winter, compost will cook. I add it to my gardens on campus and have a bumper crop where it is used. There are usually red wrigglers in the compost and are beneficial to the soil. Research any plants you plan to add to your landscape. Find out what it takes to grow a plant to maturity. All those catalogs have pictures and descriptions of plants. If you can’t find what you are looking for in those, then go to the public library. Ponca City and Tonkawa both have excellent resource material and access to the internet. Most gardening books use common and botanical names which makes looking things up very easy. SPORTSCowboys Put Away Aggies In Final Three Minutes Cowboys Put Away Aggies In Final Three MinutesSTILLWATER (AP) — Oklahoma State made Big 12 cellar-dweller Texas A&M look like a contender for much of their game, waiting until the final three minutes to put the Aggies away 76-64. Texas A&M (6-12, 0-6) was down just 62-60 with 2:47 to play Wednesday night, when the Cowboys began a 14-4 run to end the game. OSU hit free throws and the Aggies missed shots — including several 3-pointers. “In order to come in here and beat them, we knew that we had to hit shots. They just weren’t falling at the end,” said Bernard King, who led the Aggies with 19 points. It allowed the Cowboys (13-3, 4-1 Big 12) to get a hard-earned fifth straight win, while Texas A&M lost its sixth in a row. The Cowboys had three players notch double-doubles. Maurice Baker had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Fredrick Jonzen had 17 points and 12 boards, while Andre Williams had 18 points and 11 rebounds. OSU coach Eddie Sutton said it was Williams — who tipped in an inbounds pass at the halftime buzzer, blocked two shots and had his way inside — who provided the spark for the Cowboys. “He was a warrior tonight,” Sutton said. “He picked up the slack when maybe some of the other guys didn’t play as well.” After Saturday’s sloppy 74-58 win over St. Gregory’s, an NAIA school, Williams said he was ready for A&M. “I had something to prove to them. It was just personal,” he said. “I wasn’t geared up for St. Gregory’s, but from here on out it is Big 12. I am ready to play for this now.” The two teams stayed within five points through the first 17 minutes of the second half, but they would not have been so close had OSU not let the Aggies back into the game midway through the first half. A 10-0 Cowboy run gave OSU a 23-13 lead with 10:35 left in the half. Then the Cowboys got sloppy. Up 27-16, the Cowboys committed three turnovers and two fouls to let the Aggies cut to 27-23 on a jumper by Carlton Brown with 5:47 left in the half. “I thought when we jumped on them 27-16, we had a chance to break it open, and we lost our aggressiveness defensively and started fouling,” Sutton said. Jonzen said the first-half lapse showed that Oklahoma State still has improvements to make. “The main thing is we have to tighten up our defense,” Jonzen said. “We have to get more aggressive and get up on people. Andy Leatherman scored 15 for the Aggies and Brown had 14. Victor Williams had 14 points for the Cowboys. Bernard King said playing the Cowboys tough in Gallagher-Iba Arena was a small consolation for being winless in the conference. “It hurts, but we just have to keep on working. We can’t give up the season,” King said. “I think that once we get that first win, we’ll be all right.” OKLAHOMA ST. 76, TEXAS A&M 64 Texas A&M (6-12, 0-6) Bean 1-2 0-1 2, Anderson 1-6 4-4 6, Brown 7-11 0-0 14, Leatherman 4-9 5-6 15, B. King 6-14 4-6 19, J. King 2-6 0-0 4, Gilchrist 0-4 0-0 0, Scott 1-2 0-0 3 , Butterfras 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 22-54 14-19 64. Oklahoma St. (13-3, 4-1) Jonzen 4-13 9-15 17, Sanders 2-9 1-2 5, Marlow 0-3 0-1 0, Baker 7-12 4-4 22, V. Williams 3-12 6-6 14, Lawson 0-1 0-0 0, Fleming 0-1 0-0 0, A. Williams 8-9 2-4 18. Totals 24-60 22-32 76. Halftime—Oklahoma St. 39, Texas A&M 36. 3-point goals—Texas A&M 6-17 (Brown 0-1, Leatherman 2-4, B. King 3-8, J. King 0-1, Gilchrist 0-1, Scott 1-2). Oklahoma St. 6-15 (Sanders 0-2, Baker 4-7, V. Williams 2-5, Lawson 0-1). Fouled out—Texas A&M, Anderson, Bean. Rebounds—Texas A&M 32 (Brown 8), Oklahoma St. 46 (Jonzen 12). Assists—Texas A&M 12 (J. King 4), Oklahoma St. 12 (V. Williams 5). Total fouls—Texas A&M 27, Oklahoma St. 18. A—13,131. Sooners Looking Ahead After Ugly Win Over TexasNORMAN (AP) — Both coaches looked beyond the box score while reviewing Oklahoma’s 75-68 victory over No. 20 Texas. Maybe they couldn’t bear to look. There were 50 fouls called. Oklahoma shot 31 free throws and made 22. Texas missed 13 of its 29 shots from the line, including nine of 12 in the final 3:44 Wednesday night. Neither team seemed able to take advantage of its breaks, but Oklahoma held on for a needed victory, which was all coach Kelvin Sampson wanted. “I’m just proud of our kids and the effort they put forth,” he said. “We have a young team, and I’m more concerned with us getting better rather than wins and losses.” This victory was big, though. It left Oklahoma 14-4 overall, 3-3 in the Big 12. The Sooners took advantage of poor free throw shooting by Kansas State to win there on Saturday night, and this time Texas did its part to help the Sooners. Coach Rick Barnes didn’t seem upset by the performance, even though the Longhorns (15-4, 4-2) shot below 38 percent from the field for the sixth time in eight games. “I didn’t think we looked like a team standing around looking for one or two guys on the offensive end,” Barnes said. “We had chances. “There’s one thing I know about our basketball team — we’re going to give a great physical effort for 40 minutes. Now we’ve got to do it mentally.” The Longhorns had an eight-minute stretch in the first half when they scored just one basket, and Oklahoma outscored them 13-3. But Texas used five 3-pointers to stay within range and only trailed 32-29 at halftime. J.R. Raymond, who had his second straight solid game with 21 points, hit two 3-pointers in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the second half, and the second one gave Oklahoma its biggest lead, 45-34. Darren Kelly then scored five points in a 12-2 run that got Texas within 47-46, but that was as close as the Longhorns would get. An 8-0 spurt pushed the Sooner lead to 55-46. Texas closed to within three points three times after that, the final time 71-68. But they crippled themselves by missing over and over again from the foul line. Oklahoma didn’t exactly slam the door on the Longhorns. With the score 72-68, Hollis Price had a chance to widen the lead with two free throws. He missed both, but stole the ball back from Maurice Evans, essentially ending the Longhorns’ chances. “I think between Texas, Oklahoma and the referees, we almost screwed up a pretty good 38 minutes of basketball,” Sampson said. “That last two minutes was, ugh — Hollis with his free throws, them with theirs. “But I don’t want the last two minutes to cloud what we did. We really played well for 38 minutes.” For Texas, Kelly scored 10 on 3-of-13 shooting. Maurice Evans needed 15 shots to score 15 points. Chris Owens, tied for the league lead with six double-doubles, didn’t score until the second half. He wound up with seven points and three rebounds, and fouled out in the final two minutes. “Even with all that, if we make some free throws, who knows what might happen?” Barnes said. “We had great effort and gave ourselves a chance. We just couldn’t capitalize.” OKLAHOMA 75, No. 20 TEXAS 68 TEXAS (15-4) Evans 5-13 2-2 15, Owens 1-5 5-7 7, Boddicker 2-6 1-2 5, Mouton 1-5 1-2 4, Kelly 3-13 2-3 10, Thomas 6-7 2-6 14, Wyatt 0-1 2-3 2, Williams 4-7 1-4 11, Ivey 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 22-59 16-29 68. OKLAHOMA (14-4) McGhee 2-9 2-4 6, Gilbert 3-3 0-0 6, Johnson 1-7 8-8 10, Price 6-8 3-7 17, Raymond 6-13 4-4 21, Newton 0-1 0-0 0, Selvy 2-8 2-4 6, Heywood 3-6 3-4 9. Totals 23-55 22-31 75. Halftime—Oklahoma 32, Texas 29. 3-Point goals—Texas 8-19 (Evans 3-7, Kelly 2-4, Williams 2-3, Mouton 1-3, Boddicker 0-2), Oklahoma 7-17 (Raymond 5-9, Price 2-3, Johnson 0-1, Selvy 0-1, McGhee 0-3). Fouled out—Owens, Gilbert. Rebounds—Texas 27 (Evans 10), Oklahoma 24 (Johnson 12). Assists—Texas 15 (Kelly 5), Oklahoma 14 (Price 3). Total fouls—Texas 27, Oklahoma 24. A—11,106. Shidler Draws Bye in DistrictBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer SHIDLER — The Shidler Tigers defeated the Billings Bulldogs 84-62 Tuesday to clinch first place in their conference and a bye in the first round of the district playoffs. Shidler hosts the Area 1, District 8 playoffs Feb. 9-10. Shidler drew a bye in the first round and will play the winner between Garber and Pond Creek-Hunter for the District title. The District 8 winner advances to the second round game in Cherokee to play the winner of the District 5 game between Medford and Cherokee. The winner between districts 5 and 8 advance to the regional tournament hosted by Chisolm in Enid. Shidler began its season with losses to Newkirk and Frontier. The Tigers then embarked on a 12-game winning streak that was finally snapped by Mulhall-Orlando. The Tigers’ only other loss was from Garber. Their season record is now 15-4. The Tigers built their record on the shooting of Derek Cargill, a junior guard, who scores 32.8 points-per-game. Cargill is the state scoring leader in Class A. He is supported by seniors Adam Wood and Jacob Vogele. Wood is the Tiger center who averages 14 points. “Wood has been playing very well of late,” Shidler coach Dale Bledsoe said. Vogele dishes out 6.3 assists-per-game from his guard position. There are two other junior starters, Dylan and Daniel Cox, who are twin brothers. but, these twins aren’t exactly alike. One of them likes to score points, while the other one likes play defense and mix things up in the middle. Dylan is the Tigers’ 3-point shooting specialist who can put Shidler in the lead in a hurry. He hit four long-range baskets Tuesday against Billings. Daniel would rather pull down nearly 8 rebounds-per-game and clog up the lane with his interior defensive play. “Daniel does a lot of little things that don’t show up in the record books,” Bledsoe said. While Daniel takes care of the middle, junior Michael Alkire is the sixth man, who enters games to defend the perimeter. “He’s very athletic and an excellent perimeter defender,” Bledsoe said. “He is a great sixth man.” Then, there is the sophomore of the bunch. Clayton Ancona comes in off the bench and can be counted on for about seven points. “He always comes in and gives us that little spark when we need it,” Bledsoe said. How far can Shidler go in the playoffs? No one knows. But, Bledsoe believes he has a better team than people realize. And, with only two seniors on the team this year, the Tigers should be loaded next year. Ninth Grade BasketballThe Freshman varsity girls defeated Ark City, Kan., Enid Emerson and Enid Waller last week to run their record to 11-1. The girls beat Ark City 25-20, Mon., Jan. 15, in a close game, then had two offensive outpours against Emerson on the next day and against Waller on Tuesday. The Ponca City freshman varsity girls beat Emerson 45-27, and Waller 40-21. Emerson was limited to just two points in the first quarter and four in the third. They scored in double digits, 11 in the second, and 10 in the fourth. Ponca City scored 8, 10, 13 and 14 points. The freshman girls scored 17 points against Waller to take a 17-7 first quarter lead. In the second period, neither team scored in double figures, but Ponca City increased its lead to 23-9. In the third period, the varsity girls scored 14 points while limiting Waller to only eight. The fourth quarter saw Ponca City score only three points and Waller score four. Jeniffer scored 5 and 8 points against Ark City and Emerson. She did not score against Waller. Hannah Garrison scored 10, 9 and 17 points for a total of 26 points in the three games. Hannah Hopkins scored 4, 7 and 8; Jamie Trout, 3 points against Ark City. Amand Bohon, 2 and 1, against Ark City and Emerson. Emily Beier, 1, 3, against Ark City and Waller. Jordon Lunsford scored 10 points against Emerson and 6 against Waller. Chelsey Cobb scored 8 and 2 points, also against the two Enid schools, while Emily Pollard put in 2 points in each of the two games against Enid. Emily Thompson score 2 points against Waller. Eighth Grade BasketballStillwater 41 PC Blue Girls 31 ——— PC Blue Girls JV 28 Stillwater 11 Stillwater burned Ponca City’s eighth grade Blue girls with a 21-5 third quarter and the Lady Cougars never recovered, falling 41-31 Tuesday at Stillwater. The Ponca City girls will get a chance to avenge that loss quickly as they host Stillwater next Tuesday. The 6-6 Blue team, came from behind to take a 16-13 lead at halftime. But Stillwater exploded in the third quarter. “I don’t know what happened,” a dazed Ponca City coach Calvin English said. “Maybe I’ll find out next week.” Kathy Farmer led the Lady Cougars’ scoring with 10 points while Crystlalyn Choate had 7, Lindsey Mayse 4, Chelsey Teten 4, Lauren Degan 3, Jessica Brown 2 and Jennifer Miller 1. The Blues did win the JV game, 28-11. Hollie Davis hit for 12 points while Mayse had 11, Mindy Hammerick 6, Katie Behara 2 and Crystal Foy 1. PC Blue Boys 47 Stillwater 42 ——— Stillwater 23, PC Blue Boys JV 20 Ponca City’s eighth grade Blue boys split a pair of games with Stillwater Tuesday, winning the varsity game, 47-42 but losing the JV tilt, 23-20. Holding a 41-35 lead after three period, the Poncans slowed the pace in the fourth quarter to hold off Stillwater. The Cougars had four players in double figures. John Furnas had 13 points, Wes Badley 12, Michael Detten 11 and Matt Brown 11. A fourth quarter rally fell short for the JVs, who trailed 22-12 entering the final stanza. Jared Kelly had 5 points, Bill Arkeketa 3, Bradley Schneeberger 2, Bobby Jones 2, Michael McCreesh 2, R.T. Rouse 2, Bradley Jarrett 2 and Colt Bohon 2. Enid Waller 24 PC Red Girls 20 The Ponca city eighth grade girls Red basketball team lost a close one to Enid Waller, 24-20, Tuesday. Waller has one girl who averages 25 points, but the Red girls held the whole team to less than 25. The Waller coach commented that Ponca City’s defense was the toughest his team had faced all year. However, missed free throws and layups were again the problems on offense. The girls could not convert 11 steals into points on the offensive end and shot only 8-21 from the free throw line. Savanah Morin led the team with 10 points. Nicole Overman scored 6, Laci Starnes, 3, and Cari Lehman, 1.
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