From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, January
13, 1996
LOCAL
Bitter Cold, Additional Snow Keep State, Area in Freezer
Nearly News
Police Submit Details of Scam
Jaycees Sponsoring Town Hall Meeting, Voter Signup
Firemen Battle Structure Fire For Three Hours
DEATHS
Evelyn Ellington
Robert E. Uhlenhake
Leila May Rice
Obituaries
Mae Emiline Biehler Kerschner
Services Pending
Roy Lee McGraw
Gladys D. Hadlock
Joann Hunt
David Snyder
Funerals
Raymond H. McLean
Mary Ann Schmidt
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Kildare Group Makes, Donates Items To Schools
Little News
Happenings
SPORTS
Lady Mavs Down No. 6 Westark
East Central Invitational
Four Wrestlers Place As Po-Hi Gains 11th
Jr. High Results
From Staff and AP Reports
Bitterly cold temperatures lingered in Oklahoma after a weekend of snow that caused at least one fatal traffic accident.
Cold temperatures and snow flurries are expected today, but an approaching storm system could drop freezing rain, sleet and snow across the state on Tuesday.
Ponca City and north central Oklahoma stayed in the deep freeze throughout the weekend. After Saturday's high of 18 degrees at the Ponca City Airport, the mercury dipped to 9 degrees overnight before climbing to 23 Sunday. The area received an official half-inch of snow Sunday. The low overnight was a frigid 9 degrees but had "warmed to 11 degrees by 7 a.m. and 15 by 11 a.m.
There's a 40 percent chance of snow or sleet in north central Oklahoma Tuesday.
One to 3 inches of snow fell in portions of southwest Oklahoma on Sunday. The National Weather Service issued a snow advisory for the Oklahoma Panhandle tonight and a winter storm watch was posted for eastern Oklahoma for Tuesday.
Daytime highs in the teens and 20s should warm into the 20s and 30s on Tuesday, which is why freezing rain and sleet may fall instead of the powdery snow that blanketed the area over the weekend, forecasters said.
In addition, winds of 10 to 15 mph could produce wind chills between zero and minus 20 degrees, the weather service said.
One to 3 inches of snow fell in portions of southwest Oklahoma on Sunday. Little or now additional accumulation was reported around the state.
The weather service said the 2.5 inches of snow that fell in Oklahoma City on Sunday tied a record for Jan. 12, set in 1968.
A strong upper-level disturbance approaching from the southwest will combine with entrenched arctic air to produce a threat of more wintery precipitation tonight and Tuesday, the weather service said.
Much of the precipitation should fall as snow tonight, but it could be mixed with sleet and/or freezing rain, mainly in southern sections of the state through Tuesday.
Forecasters were unsure earlier today if significant or any icing would occur, meteorologist Wayne Ruff said.
Areas south of Interstate 40 would be the most vulnerable to the mix, while north of the I-40 could see mostly snow, Ruff said. may not occur if the storm tracks more to the north.
Icy roads are blamed for the death of a Cushing teen-ager, who was killed late Saturday when he lost control of his pickup truck.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Todd Cochran Swain, 17, was driving on a Payne County road about four miles southeast of Cushing when his pickup hit a patch of ice, slid and struck a tree.
Slick spots dotted roadways across Oklahoma and north Texas because of snow that fell through Sunday.
''They're in fairly decent shape. We're just advising everyone to watch for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses,'' patrol dispatcher Brian Thompson said from Lawton.
Most area law enforcement agencies said people apparently were staying close to home.
''The roads are messy and we're definitely discouraging travel,'' said Kiowa County sheriff's deputy Dale Harris.
Road crews have been out since the snow fell to make sure Tulsa motorists don't encounter hazardous spots, said Paul Strizek, a spokesman for the Public Works Department.
''We're glad this snowfall happened on Sunday, since there's not as many cars on the road,'' Strizek said. ''The trucks have been able to get around well enough to keep on top of the situation, and they'll continue to do so through the week.''
NN understands 1,100 people braved the snow to see "Heaven's Gates & Hell's Flames" Sunday night and declared it a "drama you'll never forget." And folks, it really is a drama and not a movie as we reported earlier. There is still time to see it, now through Wednesday at Hutchins Memorial. And it's free.
The Ponca City Police Department recently submitted details of a mail scam to U.S. Postal Inspectors.
On Thursday, a Ponca City resident received a certified letter from a firm in Jacksonville, Fla., stating the recipient won $25,000 in a sweepstakes. The potential victim was asked to send a $49 judging fee to claim the prize.
According to Lt. E.B. VanArsdale, several points of the letter should raise someone's suspicions. First, the letter did not provide a name for the contest and the recipient did not remember entering a contest. Additionally, a fee was required in order to collect the prize. Also, the recipient had a short time period in which to reply.
The address where the fee was to be mailed included a street address with a "suite" number. This is a strong indication that the address is a private postal box company.
The potential victim felt inclined to respond to the scam because the letter came certified mail. However, VanArsdale said anyone can send a certified letter for less than $2. He said the criminal would have netted a $46 profit for each letter returned.
If you feel you have been a victim of a scam, contact VanArsdale at 767-0376.
A presentation will be given over the release of the official audit reports at Pioneer Technology Center's next regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Financial reports will also be heard and will include the general fund, sinking fund, treasurer's report and the school activity fund.
Velta Reed-Johnston, superintendent, will give several reports, including employee reports, OSSBA reports and the scheduling of the next regular board meeting.
The board will also convene into executive session to discuss the employment of Debbie Blenden and Tony Watkins. Blenden will be the new STW secretary and Watkins will be the new custodian.
The board will also vote on approval of Dr. Sally Downey as Interim Superintendent effective Friday, Jan. 17.
Members of the Ponca City Jaycees have announced their first town hall meeting and voter registration drive to be held during Jaycee Week Jan. 12-18. The town hall meeting and voter registration drive will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse.
Newly elected state Rep. Jim Newport will be featured at the town hall meeting. The meeting will allow citizens to meet with Rep. Newport and hear his views of issues upcoming in the state legislature and to provide feedback from citizen's interests and concerns.
"This feedback will be important to Newport, allowing him to better serve the district." said Ponca City Jaycee President John Williams. "We are fortunate to provide this forum and hope all interested citizens will take advantage of this opportunity to meet with Rep. Newport."
In combination with the town hall meeting, the Ponca City Jaycees will also be hosting a voter registration drive during the week. Any citizen of voting age who is not registered to vote, or anyone needing to change their voter registration, is encouraged to attend, says Williams.
"The Jaycees have long advocated voter registration through their national 'Get Out the Vote' program," he said. "The Jaycees are concerned about low voter registration and low voter turnout. We believe it is every citizen's responsibility to voice their opinion through the right to vote. We hope this voter registration drive will help encourage citizens to take a more active role in our government," says Williams.
For more information about the town hall meeting, voter registration drive or the Ponca City Jaycees, please contact Williams at 765-9719 or by e-mail at willijk@pcok.com.
Jaycee Week is an annual event celebrated by all Jaycees in the United States, and often features special community-related projects to help promote awareness of Jaycees and their activities.
Ponca City firefighters arrived within one minute to battle a structure blaze in the 400 block of South Osage Street at 8:18 a.m. Sunday.
Twenty-four firefighters fought the fire for three hours. According to
the report, the fire ignited in the bedroom of the two-story home when
an unspecified short circuit arced. Damage to the property is estimated
at $25,000.
DEATHS
TONKAWA - Evelyn Ellington, resident of Tonkawa, died at 2:33 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 78.
The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997 in the First Baptist Church of Tonkawa. The Rev. Richard Thomasson, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Clyde Hendricks of Tonkawa will officiate. Burial will be conducted in the Union Cemetery at Billings under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa.
Evelyn Ellington was born June 13, 1918 at Billings, Okla., the daughter of Henry W. and Mary Ella (Clark) Combrink. She attended school in Billings and graduated from the Billings High School in 1937.
She and John Chet Ellington were married Dec. 13, 1937 at the Freedom Baptist Church near Billings. Following their marriage the couple continued to reside in the Billings area where they farmed and were also engaged in house painting and decorating. She had also worked for a few years at Billings Fairchild Center as a cook. In 1970 she moved to Tonkawa.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tonkawa, the Women's Missionary Unit and the Ladies Aid Society.
Surviving are a daughter, Debra Watts of Blackwell; two sisters, Margie Shahan of San Angelo, Texas and Rosemary Shiver of Tonkawa; two brothers, Bill Combrink of Billings and Cecil Combrink of Bella Vista, Ark.; also three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Chet Ellington in 1994, two brothers, a sister and an infant great-granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Ellington's name to the First Baptist Church of Tonkawa with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home handling the funds.
Robert E. Uhlenhake, stepfather of Larry Whittet of Ponca City, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 74.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997, in the Billings Christian Church with Pastor Joe Howard officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in the Kingfisher Cemetery, Kingfisher, Okla. under the direction of Sisson Funeral Home, Billings.
Robert E. Uhlenhake was born Sept. 10, 1922 in Kingfisher, Okla., the son of David and Alice Duggan Uhlenhake. He graduated from Kingfisher High School in 1941, and served with the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1945. He worked for cleaning shops in Kingfisher and Winfield, Kan., and was a postal carrier from 1957 to 1984 in Ponca City and Billings.
He is survived by his wife, Muriel of the home; one son, Michael D. Uhlenhake of Eucha, Okla.; a step-son, Larry Whittet of Ponca City; three stepdaughters, Jan Reves of Manhattan, Kan., Sandra Loszewski of Kansas City, Mo. and Ginger Kennedy of Newkirk; one brother, Albert Uhlenhake of Kingfisher; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
The casket will be open only at the funeral home in Billings until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home, 101 South Pearl in Billings, OK 74630 to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for heart research.
FAIRFAX - Leila May Rice, resident of Enid and a former Fairfax resident, died Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 1997 in St. Mary's Hospital in Enid. She was 89.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997 in the Fairfax Cemetery with the Rev. George Weston officiating. Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Leila May Rice was born Oct. 26, 1907 in Winfield, Kan., the daughter of John Bland and Josephine Elizabeth Wegand Thomas. She attended school in Winfield and in Brainerd, Minn. She and Glen Rice were married Feb. 5, 1936 in Newkirk, and she was a homemaker throughout her married life. Her husband preceded her in death on April 11, 1980.
Mrs. Rice was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Frank Ehmke of Brainerd, Minn. and Gary Leon Rice of Jenks; three daughters, Mae Frisch of Brainerd, Minn., Virginia Schroeder of Enid and Judy Weaver of Wynona; a sister, Zella Strong of Brainerd, Minn., 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Honorary bearers will be John Schroeder Jr., Glen Schroeder, James Rice, Gary Rice Jr., Tom Weaver and Steve Ehmke.
Visitors may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mae Emiline Biehler Kerschner, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, at the Highland Nursing Home. She was 87.
A Rosary will be said this evening at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Trout Funeral Home by the Rev. John Michalicka, pastor, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Michalicka as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Born Oct. 1, 1909 at Omega, Okla., she was the daughter of Bert Cress and Mary Celia Biehler. One of six children, she moved to Herington, Kan., at the age of six to live with her grandmother and two uncles after the death of her mother. She received her education there. On June 2, 1929 she married William Kenneth Kerschner at Junction City, Kan. The couple resided in several places before settling in Ponca City in 1939.
Mrs. Kerschner was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was also a member of St. Theresa's Guild.
Mrs. Kerschner was a homemaker, but for many years she was asked by many Ponca City families to come into their homes to care for their newborn infants and children. She worked for the Kent Phipps family for many years until she retired.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Betty) Wilson, Ponca City; a son, Don Kerschner, Edmond, Okla.; a sister, Irene Maxwell, Davenport, Iowa; grandchildren, Rodney and Elaine Wilson, Randy and Ann Wilson, Robert and Darlene (Wilson) Anderson, John and Neva (Kerschner) Hurst, Dawnella and Charles Eberth, Donny and Cheryl Kerschner, David and Angela (Kerschner) Ball, David Kerschner; and Darren and Joann Kerschner.
Also great-grandchildren Michelle (Wilson) Long, Mindy, Robby and James Wilson, Melissa, Alan, and Sean Reaves, Grant and Ben Wilson, Chance, Amanda and Tessa Anderson, Philmore and John Hurst, Chelsea and Caleb Ball, Candace, David and Nichole Kerschner, and Lauren Kerschner. Also two great-great-grandchildren, Bailey and Dakota Johnston.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth Kerschner; son, Kenneth Kerschner; grandson, Daniel Lee Wilson; great-grandson, Daniel Dee Wilson; three brothers, Fred, Bert, and Joe Biehler, and one sister, Bessie Hunsaker.
Casket bearers will be her grandsons, Rodney, Randy, and Robby Wilson, Robert Anderson, Donny and Darren Kerschner.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 421 South Seventh, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the home of Betty Wilson, Route 2, Box 44, Ponca City or Darlene Anderson, Route 2, Box 79.
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Roy Lee McGraw, resident of Kaw City, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 47.
Survivors will include his parents, Roy McGraw of Ponca City and June McGraw of Kaw City, also a daughter, Holly McGraw of Tulsa.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel and will be announced later.
Gladys D. Hadlock, resident of Ponca City, died this morning, Jan. 13, 1997 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 90.
Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy McMahan of Ponca City.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel, and will be announced later.
FAIRFAX - Joann Hunt died Sunday night, Jan. 12, 1997 at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 68.
Surviving is her husband, John W. Hunt of the Fairfax home.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax, and will be announced later.
RALSTON - David "Dave" Snyder died Sunday evening at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. He was 47.
He is survived by his wife, Cecelia Snyder of the home in Ralston.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax, and will be announced later.
Tuesday
Raymond H. McLean - 10 a.m. in Albright United Methodist Church. Committal at 2 p.m. in the Carney Cemetery, Carney, Okla., under direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Wednesday
Mary Ann Schmidt - Order of Burial of the Dead will be read at 3:30 p.m. in Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector, officiating. Trout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial
Memorials
Mary Ann Schmidt - Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary
Ann Schmidt, whose funeral is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Grace
Episcopal Church, to the Ponca City Senior High School, Howell Auditorium
Fund, 927 North Fifth, Ponca City, OK 74601. This is a correction in the
address.
NEWS BRIEFS
Advisory Council Meeting - There will be a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. in the Conference Room (No. 210) of the Howell Building. The PAC members meet the second Tuesday of every month. All interested parties are invited to attend.
Junior Baseball Coaches - A Ponca City Junior Baseball meeting is set for Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Fourth Street Clubhouse. Coaches or persons interested in coaching leagues 10 and under through 14 and under will discuss 10 and Under, 12 and Under, and 14 and Under Traveling and Non-traveling leagues, and set tournament dates for the upcoming season.
Aqua Fit - This high intensity co-ed workout applies techniques to increase the water's resistance for a more effective workout. Aquatic steps are used to enhance cardiovascular and muscle toning. Class meets M-T-TH at 6 p.m. at the Community Pool, 7th and Grand. Contact the YMCA for details, 765-5417.
Title IX Indian Education - The Title IX Indian Education community wide meeting will be held Jan. 22 at TBA from 6-8 p.m. Election of the 1997-98 Parent Committee officers will be conducted. Mr. Ron West, Director of Indian Education of the State of Oklahoma, will be the guest speaker. A pot-luck supper will begin at 6 p.m. All interested parents and guardians of students are invited to attend. For further information contact Mr. Garland Kent Jr., Chairman of the Title IX Indian Education Parent Committee, at 762-6861.
Dance Canceled - The Senior Citizens Dance, originally scheduled for the American Legion tonight, has been canceled due to the inclement weather.
Meeting Canceled - The Better Breathers meeting scheduled for noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has been canceled due to the weather. The next meeting will be Feb. 11.
Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 42-year-old man in the 200 block of South Elm Street at 10:18 a.m. Saturday for driving under the influence, driving under suspension and no insurance.
Shoplifter - A business in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 11:36 a.m. Saturday to report a boy had been caught shoplifting.
Warrant Served - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 36-year-old woman in the 300 block of East Fresno Avenue at 5:08 p.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Subject Held - A 32-year-old man was also arrested in the 400 block of East South Avenue at 10:43 p.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to appear.
In Custody - A 47-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 1100 block of Prospect Avenue at 9:52 p.m. Saturday for driving under the influence.
Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer took into custody a 62-year-old man in the 800 block of South First Street at 11:08 p.m. Saturday for driving left of center, driving under the influence and speeding.
Arrested - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department arrested a 36-year-old man at Liberty Avenue and Riviera Drive for driving under the influence, driving under suspension, transporting an open container, no insurance and speeding.
Rescue - Ponca City firefighters rescued a 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man on the east side of the old river bridge after their car missed the bridge at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, according to the firefighters' report. The two victims were standing on top of the car when they were rescued. Apparently, the driver lost control of the car, according to the ambulance report. Both victims refused transportation to the hospital.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of an accident at North Fourteenth Street and Knight Street at 9:16 a.m. Sunday. An officer took a report.
Collision - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department took a report of an accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue Sunday at 11:02 a.m.
Wreck - A report of a non-injury accident at Ash Street and West Grand Avenue was taken by the Ponca City Police Department Sunday at 2 p.m.
Collision - An officer of the Ponca City Police Department took a report of an accident Sunday at 3:26 p.m. at East Hartford Avenue and North Turner Road.
Arrested - A 36-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police
officer in the 200 block of East Chestnut Avenue at 1:11 p.m. Sunday.
LIFESTYLES
Kildare FCE group met Jan. 8 at the Smith Cafe in Newkirk with Mary Ewy as hostess. The 1997 officers conducted the meeting with Helen Janda, president, leading the flag salute and the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Ewy gave the devotions "Only To Ask" and a the song "Smiles" was sung by the group.
Roll call was answered by eight members and a report was given on the 17 kindergarten students from Kildare and Peckham schools who had received Tooth Fairy pillows made by group members.
A report was also given concerning the gifts bought for Christmas Tree Angels and a donation of $150 to the Opportunity Center. Thank you notes were also read from "shut-ins" who had received baskets of candy, cookies and fruit from the group.
Members voted to serve dinner for the Rural Water District Three meeting. Three members of the Kildare FCE were recognized for perfect attendance. They are Mary Buesing, Margaret Hoepfinger and Barbara Hunget.
Hostess for the Jan. 22 meeting will be Iva Lee Harris. Lesson leader will be Brenda Schneeberger.
Heather and Jason Neuman announce the birth of a daughter at 12:32 p.m. Jan. 4 at Stillwater Medical Center. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 1-ounce and was 20 1/2-inches long. She has been named Brittaney Lynn Neuman.
Grandparents are Gary W. Gallagher, Carole S. Gallagher, Kit Neuman and Hazel Davis.
Editor's Note: Happenings for the rest of the week are listed below. Sunday and Monday events were published in the Sunday Lifestyle pages.
TUESDAY
Preschool Storytime for 4, 5, and 6 year olds, Ponca City Library, 10 and 11:30 a.m.
Kiwanis Club, 11 noon Tuesday, American Legion.
Ponca City Desk and Derrick Club, monthly meeting, 5:30 Tuesday, Golden Corral.
Parent Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns and frustrations, as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.
Domestic Violence Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Programs for women children of family violence. Baby sitter provided. For info, call 76A-BUSE.
Weight Watchers meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m.
Kay County Wheatheart Sweet Adelines, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Room 110, Wilkin Hall, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. All welcome. For information, call 765-1172 or 363-0469.
Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlands Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.
New Hope AA at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House (upstairs library).
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by parking lot).
WEDNESDAY
Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club, 9:30 a.m. at home of Barb Kegler, 1409 Academy Road. Program will be companion planting.
Storytime for 2 & 3 year-olds, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Short stories, songs, use of flannel board. Lasts about 15 minutes. For information, contact the library, 767-0345.
Deadline for Sunday's Lifestyles photos, noon Wednesday.
Chapter EL of P.E.O. will meet at noon Wednesday at the home of Sophronia Godwin. Co-hostesses: Carol Martin and Lenore Mohler. Program: Founder's Day.
"Add Sparkle to Your Life" luncheon for Ponca City Christian Women's Club, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Ponca City Country Club. All area women invited. Call Cindy at 762-2151 or Karen at 765-9835 for reservations.
Al-Anon meeting, 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, upstairs in the Harmony House, 212 South Third.
New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Wednesday, DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
THURSDAY
Story Hour for school-aged children at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Ponca City Library.
Deadline for Happenings and items for Sunday's edition of Lifestyles, noon Thursday. For Happenings, include name of club, day of week, time, place and hostess.
Parent Support Group, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Center. Focus on parental concerns, frustrations as well as ways to increase understanding and communications between parent and child. Support, education, coping techniques, and introduction to non-punitive parenting styles.
Jaycees, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday, Chamber of Commerce meeting room. Interested persons welcome to attend any meeting.
Model Railroad Club, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Stevens Building 113 North Third. For info, call 765-6486 or 765-7996.
Ponca City Bahai Community Discussion Group, 7:15 p.m. Thursday. For location, call 765-3178 or 762-5529.
New-Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House (upstairs library.).
Freedom Group of AA; open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Woodlands Christian Church (Room 202), Fourteenth and Hartford. Smoke-free meeting and building. Call 762-3345 for more info.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Thursday, Harmony House basement, (use south entrance by parking lot).
Ponca Prairie Pleaters, 7 p.m. meetings on third Thursday of each month. This week at the home of Beth Ford. Purpose is to share sewing techniques such as Hardanger, silk ribbon embroidery, heirloom sewing with emphasis on smocking. For more information call 762-5893 or 765-4692.
FRIDAY
Pioneer Rotary Club, 11:45 a.m. Friday, Crown and Rose English Pub.
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, Harmony House, 212 South Third, basement (use south entrance by Smoke Free building. For more information call 762-3345 or 765-9459.
New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m. Friday, at DAV, 401 South Lincoln.
SATURDAY
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m. Saturday, Woodland Christian Church. For information, call 762-2965.
Storytime for children ages four through eight, 11 to 11:30 and 3 to 3:30, Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth St. Just for kid
Found Freedom Co-dependents Anonymous, 8 p.m. Saturday, Harmony House
(upstairs library). Smoke-free.
SPORTS
FORT SMITH, Ark. - Northern Oklahoma's Lady Mavericks pulled off a stunner Saturday night in their second-semester debut, beating nationally sixth-ranked Westak here 74-72.
The Lady Mavs will get an opportunity to one-up that feat tonight as they travel to fifth-ranked Connors State tonight.
Against Westark, NOC led 42-32 at the half and increased the lead to 20 points early in the second half before Westark began its slow climb back.
Northern still led by 10 with five minutes to go but poor free throw shooting allowed the Lady Lions to pull closer and closer.
For the game, NOC was just 14 of 27 from the line. But the Lady Mavs offset that with tremendous field goal shooting, going 27-for-49 (55 percent).
"Westark's a good club," said NOC head coach Greg Krause. "This is a very gratifying win and will help our confidence a great deal."
Northern improved to 7-7 on the season while Westark fell to 11-3.
Lynetta Geter led the Mavs with 18 points and a team-high 13 rebounds. Jill Kliwer also reached double figures with 12 points.
Others scoring for Northern were Sherry Butts with 8, T.J. Humphries, 8; Michelle Brown, 6; Brandi McClellan, 6; Jennifer Whittet, 4; Chanda Myers, 3; and Cathy Rogers, 3.
Brown had a strong overall game with eight rebounds, five assists and four steals to go withher six points. Humphries led the squad in assists with eight.
In addition to the missed free throws, Krause also said his squad had a problem with 32 turnovers.
"That's a season high, but I knew with this being our first game back that we would have some turnovers," said Krause. "Westark had already played two games (in the second semester).
"The free throws almost killed us, though. We were just 6 of 14 in the second half."
"But this was a great win."
Krause said he wanted to get a split against Westark and Connors and now has that.
"The pressure's off tonight, they can just go have fun," he said.
BOTH PONCA City High School varsity basketball teams ended their stay in Ada Saturday with victories in the East Central University Invitational. The Wildcats defeated Lawton, 38-35, for third place while the Lady Wildcats downed Star Spencer 47-32 to take fifth and the consolation trophy.
Above, Po-Hi coaches (from left) Ron Arthur, Larry Degan and Ken Chronister look on as seniors Sawyer Blackburn and Andy Parsons accept the third place team trophy from tournament director Marc Evans.
At right, Lady Wildcat senior Lyndsey Warrior battles with a Star Spencer player for a loose ball Saturday. Warrior, 6-3, led the Cats in scoring during the tourney and led the entire tournament in blocked shots with 19 in three games, a 6.3 per game average.
The Cats and Lady Cats, both 3-5 on the season, are back in action Tuesday at home against Sand Springs.
After winning two of three games in the tournament and three of their last four, including an upset of then-No. 4 Owasso, the Lady Wildcats entered the Oklahoman's rankings this week at No. 20.
(News Photos by David Brown)
GEARY - Ponca City's Wildcats managed to place four wrestlers - two in the top four - as they battled through the rugged Geary tournament over the weekend.
"It's a tough, tough tournament," Po-Hi coach Pat Young said. "It is the toughest tournament anywhere. It had six of Class 5A's top teams plus several lower classes' top teams."
The Wildcats finished 11th in the team standings. Class 5A's No. 1 Choctaw won with 171.5 points, crowning five champions and placing six others. El Reno, No. 1 in Class 4A, was second with four champions and 153.5 points. Class 2A's top-ranked Tuttle managed just one champion.
The Wildcats were at a disadvantage in the team scoring with just nine wrestlers. The Cats received an unexpected setback when state champion Mark Dodgen failed to make weight trying to drop down to 119 pounds.
"He just waited too long to decide to go down," Young said. "He'll make the weight."
The Cats were also without Jay Bentley at 160 after he injured a knee in practice. The Cats were void at 130 and 189.
Matt Dodgen did reach 125 pounds and placed third. Stockton Graves was fourth at 171 pounds while Toby Redleaf (152) and heavyweight Cory Burkett each placed sixth.
Matt Dodgen ran into Midwest City's Jeff Wilson, who was second in the state last year, in the first round of the unseeded tournament and lost in overtime. He came back to win five straight matches for third place.
"That (125 pounds) may have been the toughest weight of the tournament," Young said. "Matt beat some good wrestlers, including Blankenship of Mustang and Henderson of Tuttle."
Wilson wound up placing second, losing to Choctaw's Matt Holman, 13-7, in the finals.
Graves also drew a tough first round foe, Tony Realmuto of Del City, who went on to win the 171-pound title. Graves came back with five wins, including two falls, before losing to Justin Walker of Putnam City North in the consolation finals.
Redleaf and Burkett were each 3-3 in the tournament.
Two other Poncans, Phillip Gelino at 103 and Jacob Beck at 135, came within one match of placing. Both were 1-2, as was Josh Bailey at 112.
The Wildcats are scheduled to travel to Bartlesville for a dual Tuesday and then enter the Sand Springs Tournament this weekend.
RESULTS
Championship Finals
103 - Tanner Harris (Choc) d. Micah Copeland (Must.), 6-2
112 - Jason Oller (Choc) d. Mickey Henry (Edm), 4-2
119 - Chad Whitney (ElR) f. Rafael Maturino (BA), 8-2
125 - Matt Holman (Chic) d. Jeff Wilson (MWC), 13-7
130 - Jarrod Sanders (ElR) won
135 - David Marsh (Choc) d. Kacey Kelly (Ed), 5-1
140 - Matt Bean (Must) d. Wes Roberts (WM), 4-3
145 - Richey Dougherty (ElR) d. Sean ADams (Ed), 9-1
152 - Jeff Henning (Tut.) d. Will Shadrick (Choc), 4-0
160 - Felix Valdez (MWC) d. N. Jeremy DeRoin (Choc), 5-3
171 - Tony Realmuto (DC) d. Ben Iler (ElR), 5-4 (tie breaker)
189 - Nathan James (elR) d. Scott Douglass (BA), 16-4
215 - Sean Wear (Choic) d, Joet Burnett (MWC), 4-2, (OT)
Eighth Grade Blue Girls
Ponca City's eighth grade Blue girls' basketball team suffered its first setback of the season but rebounded to take third place in the Edmond Tournament over the weekend.
The Blues defeated Oklahoma City Jefferson 33-23 in the first round of the tournament Thursday but then fell to tournament host Edmond Sequoyah 45-37 in the semifinals.
They then came back Saturday to pop Edmond Summit, 34-26, in the third place game.
The Poncans fell behind Summit 9-4 in the first quarter, but then went on an 11-1 run in the second quarter and were never headed.
Emily Kuchta and Candace Benson each had 8 points for the Ponca City girls while Aubrey Kelly had 7, Tyla Champlain 5, Jessica Plagman 4 and Erika Wiles 2.
"We came out kind of down (against Summit)," Blue coach John Maddox said. "But I told the girls we were still playing for a trophy and for our record. They woke up and started playing well after that."
The Blue Cougar girls play host to Stillwater Tuesday at 4 p.m. in a Northern Conference game. The Poncans are 8-1 overall, 4-0 in conference play.
Eighth Grade Red Girls
Ponca City's eighth grade Red girls ran into two tough teams in the Edmond Tournament Friday and Saturday.
In the first round against Norman Irving, the Poncans fell behind 18-6. They chipped away at the lead, closing to 32-24 to start the fourth period, but couldn't get over the hump.
On Saturday, Oklahoma City Moon pulled away in the final quarter to win a see-saw battle against the Poncans, 27-22.
Gina Birdsong had 11 points against Moon while Cara Cusick had 5, Jacee Sheppard 2, Abby Roth 2 and Frederick 2. Against Irving, Birdsong and Kim Love each had 10 points while Shepard had 5, Cusick 4, Roth 3 and Jessica Windom 3.
The Reds, now 6-3, travel to Stillwater today.