From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday,
January 15, 1998
LOCAL
Smoke Shop Decision Left To Judge
Chamber News
Legion Out-Patient Clinic Here Opening This Spring
City-Wide King Celebration Scheduled for Poncan Stage
EPA Lifts Orders On City's System
Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso Performs at NOC Jan. 20
DEATHS
Ruth Lawson
Services Pending
Helen Merrell
Carl T. Henderson
Funerals
Thomasine Elizabeth Moore
NEWS BRIEFS
GARDENING
Water Garden Society Sets Tuesday Meeting
Local Expert on Herbs Gives Ideas for Game
SPORTS
Po-Hi Sports Schedule
Lady Mavericks Trying To Get Back in Shape
Sophs Suffer First Loss
Wildcat JV Tops Sandites
Sports Notes
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
A decision answering a question that has been asked for years is expected to soon be given.
At the Kay County Courthouse Wednesday legal teams gathered, tempers flared, tension mounted and the question was debated of whether Carbon Black, including Buddy's Smoke Shop, is indeed a dependent Indian Community and therefore exempt from state jurisdiction and laws.
Kay County District Judge D.W. Boyd is charged with making the decision that may be a landmark case in a 20-year debate involving issues that date back to the turn of the century - what constitutes "Indian Country."
The question was brought before the court due to the Oklahoma Tax Commission request for a temporary injunction to close the smoke shop pending payment of back taxes on cigarettes and gasoline. The state commission is claiming that the land on which the smoke shop sits is not sovereign land and therefore subject to the laws and regulations of the state.
On Dec. 30 the tax commission raided the smoke shop, seizing more than 1,500 cartons of cigarettes and closing the business for failure to pay cigarette and gasoline taxes. The tax commission is estimating that the business owes over $10,000-a-month in back taxes and is requesting that the injunction be granted and the business remain closed until all of the taxes are paid.
"It is frightening that the state has that much power, that it could force a business to close for failure to pay state taxes estimated by a state commission and due to the state," Defense Attorney Mike Collins said during the hearing. "This is a vendetta and an attempt by the state to attack smoke shops in the state. They had to start somewhere so they started here."
And so went the six hour hearing. The four-attorney tax team called several witnesses including District Attorney John Maddox and Kay County Assessor Tresa Engle.
The district attorney testified that he no longer considered the area of Carbon Black to be a dependent Indian Community as he once believed. Due to a recent case from the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Court which also addresses the question of dependent Indian community (referred to as the Adair case) Maddox has changed his mind. "Based on the interpretation of the Adair case I do not consider it to be 'Indian Country' or a dependent Indian community," the district attorney testified.
Engle testified that the property was currently on the Kay County tax rolls. The assessor said, "After research and after receiving a letter from the tribe stating that the title to the property had been conveyed to Mr. (Buddy) Simpson and after going to the D.A.'s office for an opinion on the matter, the property was put on the tax rolls for 1997."
The defense attorney called several witnesses including the chairman and past chairman of the Ponca Tribe. Both men testified that the land was indeed part of the Ponca Tribe Reserve and considered and treated as such by the tribe.
"Our land extends from (U.S.) 60 to Noble County and from the Chikaskia River to the Arkansas River," Ponca Tribe Chairman Alexander LeClair explained. "We have jurisdiction and all judicial, executive and legislative powers over Indian affairs in our tribe. We won't lose our sovereignty and we won't give anything to the state."
The chairman also testified that the owner of the smoke shop, Buddy Simpson, had been issued a tribal tax permit in 1995.
The Tax Commission claims that once the land was deeded over to the housing authority and then to an individual, it was no longer Indian land and therefore the rights afforded thereunder no longer applied.
"This is a very simple, simple issue before us and it is whether this man is subject to the laws of Oklahoma," Tom Kemp said to the court. "He is not paying taxes to the tribe or the state and simply does not want to pay taxes to anyone. He is in direct violation of the laws of the State of Oklahoma."
The defense, as expected, argued the opposite until the bitter end, citing among others the U.S. Constitution and the Enabling Act. Collins claims that the land on which the smoke shop sits is indeed a dependent Indian community and therefore exempt from state taxes and the state's jurisdiction.
"Indians are to be treated differently," Collins said in closing. "Just because the Tax Commission is here does not mean they are entitled to what they ask for."
The ruling will be handed down sometime next week. "A ruling from this court at this point would be preliminary but I do not want to make it before I have read all case law applicable," Judge Boyd said. "I will take it under advisement and rule on it early next week."
In the meantime Buddy's Smoke Shop will remain closed until such time that a ruling on the temporary injunction is handed down.
Quality Growth for Ponca City
As we move into the early part of what promises to be a very active and productive year for the Ponca City Chamber, we are also opening the first full year of a new phase in the areas of work the Chamber is involved with.
As you may know, during the latter stages of 1997, the Chamber and the City of Ponca City entered into a brand new partnership wherein the Chamber will be working closely and directly with the City in the implementation and day to day operation of all economic development activities on behalf of our area.
A new board, the Economic Development Advisory Board, has been appointed by the mayor and they have gone right to work setting up the goals and objectives which will form the core of our efforts to help make our community grow in a solid and positive way. A group of committees comprised of all volunteers have been formed and are now in the process of holding their initial meetings.
The committee areas are: Policy and Procedures, Investment Incentives, Funding, Marketing, Regional Activities, New Industry, Existing Industry and Communications.
Each member of the board is chairing a committee, all under the leadership of Linda Brown, board chair. Other members of the board are: Larry Atteberry, Tim Burg, L.J. Chaufty, George Ferguson, David Mills, George Paczkowski, Carl Renfro and Bill Rodgers.
Several key decisions have already been made:
1. The Board, which represents a new division of the Chamber's Program of Action, is totally committed to the premise that their efforts will be reflective of the attitude and desires of our citizenry in terms of building upon the outstanding quality of life which we now all enjoy.
2. An intensive effort will be dedicated toward doing everything possible to aid and assist our already existing local companies to grow and prosper. You may not know it, but statistically, nearly 80 percent of all new job opportunities in a community will be generated by existing companies. We recognize the importance of this statistic, and are committed to doing a better job of supporting those who are the backbone of our economy.
Finally, the board has determined that it does not subscribe to the "Growth at any Cost" philosophy. Our efforts in attracting new companies will be geared toward smaller, more diverse operations which will be strong assets to Ponca City and will provide good quality jobs for our people. Additionally, we will be very mindful of our area's ability to comfortably assimilate requirements of additional demands on our labor force.
So as you can see, our plate of challenges is full for 1998. Not all problems will be solved overnight. One thing is true, economic development is a process, not an event. Ponca City is a community in transition. We have weathered some tough times and come out standing up. Economic indicators are trending in a positive direction as we enter this new year. With your support and encouragement, we'll keep it going. Ponca City is our town. If we, as its residents, don't have a good attitude about it who will?
Upcoming Events
Jan. 16 - 7:30 a.m. Legislative Review
Jan. 20 - 7:30 a.m. Ambassadors
Jan. 22 - 1:30 p.m. EDAB, New Industry Committee
Jan. 23 - 11 a.m. Chamber Board
Jan. 30 - 4-6 p.m. Home National Bank's 1998 Chamber Banquet Reception
Jan. 30 - 6:30 p.m. Annual Banquet
Steve Gentling with the Veterans Administration spoke on the new Out-Patient Clinic that will be opening up this spring in Ponca City during the American Legion Mid-Winter Conference held recently in Oklahoma City.
Gentling stated that 18 applications were received from Ponca City with two or three of them being serious finalists. This clinic will serve the six surrounding counties and Veterans from across the Kansas line.
Billy Valentine of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs provided information on the new replacement bed building project at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Muskogee. This new building will add an Inpatient Pharmacy, EMS, Prosthetics, Life Support, Rehab Medicine, Combined ICU Telemetry, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Surgical Ward and a number of beds to the Muskogee Medical Center Complex.
Commander Chuck Gregg, Post Finance Officer Chuck McCollum and Post Service Officer Noble Mears attended the conference.
During the two-day event, McCollum attended the Americanism meeting which included Boys State, Oratorical, Baseball and Children and Youth subjects. Gregg and Mears attended a Service Officer training class and received updates on Veteran Benefits.
The American Legion will be holding another Veterans Benefit question and answer meeting Feb. 12 at 6:15 p.m., at the Legion Post Home located at 407 West South Avenue. All Veterans are encouraged to attend. More information on the Ponca City Out-Patient Clinic will be available at that time.
The city-wide Martin Luther King Jr. annual celebration is scheduled here Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Poncan Theater, offering highlights of his life and contributions. This celebration will consider the life and works of Dr. King, according to members of the celebration committee.
Dr. George Henderson, Dean of the College of Liberal Studies, Oklahoma University, will be the keynote speaker. He is the author and co-author of 26 books and more than 50 articles. In 1980-81, he served as a distinguished visiting professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy. In 1967-70, he was a visiting professor of sociology at Langston University. From 1962 to 1967, he was a sociology lecturer at Wayne State University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan. In addition, Dr. Henderson has taught cultural diversity workshops and seminars throughout the United States, Germany, North Africa, Mexico, Guam, Japan, Okinawa and Panama.
Also appearing on the program will be local ministers, the New Life Baptist Church Youth Choir, directed by Mrs. Renee Paul; Chester Anderson, PCNG President; Cathy Ferguson, CEO and President, Ponca City Tomorrow; musical selections by Barbara Lee Young and Regina Smith; Keesha West, president, Po-Hi Afro-Am Club, as well as other citizens of Ponca City.
Dr. King believed, taught and pursued peace for all people. He called upon people from every nation to join together in a common struggle against the enemies of humanity - tyranny, poverty, racism, disease, and war.
The holiday in memory of Dr. King serves as a time for personal recommitment to do something about the evils in order to celebrate the values he preached - fairness and equality for all citizens.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee is excited to present this year's program. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Admission is free.
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
The EPA has lifted the last of five administrative orders against the City of Ponca City in relation to the city's wastewater treatment plant and collection system. Release of the orders, dating back to 1990, means that the city has addressed and is in the process of correcting all problems cited in the orders.
Because of the five orders, the city was forced to make improvements in excess of $23 million to both the wastewater treatment plant and the collection system.
According to Public Works Director Ken Parr, the EPA imposed the orders from 1990-1995 for both lack of treatment capacity at the wastewater treatment plant and because of "bypasses" in the sewer lines. A bypass is an overflow of untreated sewage caused by overloaded sewer lines becoming too full, backing up and coming out the top of manholes.
"Anytime untreated sewage doesn't make it to the wastewater treatment plant it is called a 'bypass' meaning we didn't treat it," Parr explains. "All of the orders addressed those type of problems in the sewer lines and also the lack of treatment capacity at the plant which occurred during heavy rainfalls."
However, some of the problems are not expected to be completely corrected until early 1999 when the wastewater treatment plant is completed. Currently, only Phase I of the plant is completed.
Preventive measures are now being taken on the problems associated with the sewer lines. "The sewer line bypasses are currently being addressed by preventive maintenance by city crews," Parr stated. "The crews are constantly cleaning and looking for new sources of leakage to detect potential problems before they become a problem." He explained that a T.V. camera is used to look into sewer lines throughout the City.
The problems that the city was cited for is a common problem nationwide Parr says. "Nearly every city experiences the same problem at one time or another," he claims. "That is because those type of problems occur when sewer systems become old and seepage develops in the piping system."
Although not completely corrected, Parr says the EPA lifted the orders because the City addressed the problems and has taken steps to correct those problems.
The failure of the City to take those steps could have been very costly. The EPA could have imposed a $10,000 per day, per order fine.
And with the final release came relief. "Unless other unforeseen problems occur we do not anticipate any other administrative orders from the EPA," Parr said.
TONKAWA - Ronald Radford, the Flamenco guitar virtuoso whose brilliant performances have evoked standing ovations on four continents, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center.
Radford will present a varied and entertaining program of haunting Gypsy melodies and dazzling Flamenco techniques. His warm and spontaneous commentary throughout his program verbally paints a picture for his audience of the Flamenco art form, native to southern Spain. This performance will appeal to all ages and a broad range of musical tastes from those who like the creativity of jazz and the fun of Bluegrass to those who love the classics.
A protege of the legendary Carlos Montoya, Radford lived and traveled in Spain, where he immersed himself in the musical and lifestyle of the Spanish Gypsies in addition to classical studies with Andre Segovia. He is the only individual ever to be awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in Flamenco.
Radford's success has led him to the unique position of being one of the busiest concert Flamenco guitarists in the world with an impressive record of packed concert halls and standing ovations. When asked about the tremendous impact his performance has on people, Radford says, "I simply present my program the way I would enjoy having it presented to me. I love to help people discover what a rich and varied art form Flamenco can be."
He has been acclaimed in Mexico City for interpretations "equal to those on any Flamenco stage in Madrid, Seville or Andalucia." His Carnegie Recital Hall and Kennedy Center concerts were enthusiastically received, but his favorite comment comes from a Kansas housewife who said, "I never knew I loved Flamenco music until l heard Ronald Radford play!"
Admission for Radford's Jan. 20 concert is $5 for adults and $2 for children
12 and under. Tickets are available at the Northern Office of Financial
Affairs and at the door. For information call (580) 628-6231.
DEATHS
Ruth Lawson, longtime Ponca City area resident, died Monday morning, Jan. 12, 1998, at Bartlett Memorial Hospital, in Sapulpa. She was 87.
The graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, with Mr. Larry Keirn, minister of Grand Avenue Church of Christ, officiating. The family will meet at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Friday and proceed to the cemetery together. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City. The family will greet friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Lawson was born June 16, 1910, in Pratt, Kan., to William Frank and Cassie (Terbush) Johnson. At age three, she and her family moved in a covered wagon from Kansas to the Ponca City area, where she attended schools.
On Dec. 31, 1928, she married Elvis Lester Lawson. He died Jan. 19, 1968. Mr. Lawson was employed with the 101 Ranch, where they made their first home for a short time. Mrs. Lawson was a homemaker but had worked briefly as a nurse's aide with the Grandview Osteopathic Hospital. She was a member of the Grand Avenue Church of Christ. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for several years and enjoyed camping and knitting.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend to all. After her sister's death, she helped raise her nine children. Many neighborhood children knew her as Grandma Lawson.
She is survived by a daughter, Cleta Clark and her husband, Willis of Sapulpa; three sons, Elvis J. Lawson and his wife Susan of Sapulpa; John L. Lawson and his wife, Joan of Lake Ozark, Mo., and James F. Lawson and his wife Loretta of Ponca City; seven grandsons who will serve as honorary casket bearers, Bill Clark, Gordon Clark, Steven Lawson, Johnny Lawson, Leroy Lawson, Jay Lawson, and Mark Lawson; five granddaughters, Willa Elkins, Patty Ann Parker, Julenea Fay Soliday, Connie Ruth Shepherd, and Carol Louise Smith; 18 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents; a daughter, Dolores Marie; a grandson, Elvis Stanley; three brothers; and a sister; preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
The family will be at 820 North Fifth Street.
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TONKAWA - Helen Merrell, Tonkawa resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998, at Greenbriar Nursing Home, Enid. She was 91. The funeral is set for 3 p.m. Saturday in the Tonkawa United Methodist Church. Other arrangements will be announced later by McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
Carl T. Henderson, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 84. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trout Funeral Home chapel. Other arrangements will be announced later.
Saturday
Thomasine Elizabeth Moore - Rosary at 7 p.m. Friday followed by
a Native American Prayer Service at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Fairfax. The funeral will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial
will be in the Grayhorse Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten
Funeral Home, Fairfax.
NEWS BRIEFS
Student Ministry Invitation - The student ministry at First Baptist Church invites students seventh grade through college to "Disciple Now" Jan. 29 through Feb. 1. Cost is $40 for the event, teaching basic Christian discipleship and spiritual disciplines. Sign up now by calling the office of First Baptist Church, 765-4427.
Accident - At 6:08 a.m. Wednesday police were notified of an accident at Hubbard Road and North Waverly Street. OHP was notified.
Underpass Hit - At 6:23 a.m. Wednesday police were advised that a vehicle in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue had hit an underpass. An officer was assigned, a report was taken and the vehicle was towed.
Gas Drive-Off - An employee at Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, reported a $5 gas drive-off at 7:38 a.m. Wednesday.
Accident - At 8 a.m. Wednesday a woman in the 1900 block of Joe Street, advised police that she was involved in an accident earlier in the morning. A report was taken.
Burglary - At 8:04 a.m. Wednesday a man in the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue reported that his vehicle had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicle Vandalized - A woman in the 1600 block of Meadowbrook Drive notified police at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday that her vehicle has been broken into and a stereo taken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Slip-Sliding Nowhere - At 8:13 a.m. Wednesday police received a call reporting several vehicles under the underpass at North First Street and Highland Avenue unable to make it up the incline because the road was too slick. An officer was assigned and the area was sanded.
Accident - A woman reported a non-injury accident in the 2100 block of North Fourteenth Street to police at 8:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Arrest - Police arrested a 50-year-old man at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from North Birch Street and West Cleveland Avenue on a city warrant for driving under restriction.
Accident - At 9:48 a.m. Wednesday police were notified of an accident in the 1900 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 19-year-old woman was arrested at 10:37 a.m. Wednesday from the 500 block of East Grand Avenue on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Theft - At 12:58 p.m. Wednesday police were notified of a theft at McGee Equipment Rental, 1415 West South Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident and Arrest - Police arrested a 45-year-old man at 2:28 p.m. Wednesday from the scene of an accident at South Ash Street and West Ponca Avenue for driving under the influence and failure to yield.
Wallet Stolen - At 7:33 p.m. Wednesday a man from the 300 block of North Fourteenth Street reported his wallet stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Dog Gone - At 8:04 p.m. Wednesday a woman in the 1900 block of John Street reported her dog stolen from a cage in the back yard. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 34-year-old man at 3:39 a.m. Thursday
from the 300 block of South Lincoln for domestic assault and battery.
GARDENING
The first meeting of 1998 for members of the Ponca City Water Garden Society is scheduled for Jan. 20, 7 p.m., at the Cann Garden Center. All current and new members are welcome to attend. The development and finalization of by-laws is planned.
Upcoming events include the March meeting on how to attract birds around the water garden and the Wichita Lawn, Flower and Garden Show March 5-8. Koi, pond construction and equipment will be among the exhibits. For more information about the local group call Mike Welch, 765-3271, after 5 p.m.
According to Mary Anne Potter with Herban Renewal the following herbs
are good for game and poultry. Venison: bay, juniper, lovage seed, marjoram,
rosemary, sage, savory; Rabbit/hare: basil, bay, lovage seed, marjoram,
rosemary, sage; Pigeon: juniper berries, rosemary, thyme. Chicken: chervil,
chives, fennel, lemon balm, marjoram, mint, parsley, savory, tarragon, thyme;
Duck: bay, marjoram, rosemary, sage, tarragon; Goose: fennel, marjoram,
sage; turkey: parsley, sage, marjoram, tarragon, thyme.
SPORTS
Thursday
Basketball - Sophomore girls and boys. vs. Bartlesville, 6 and 7:15 p.m. Old Fieldhouse.
Wrestling - Junior High and Wildcats vs. Bartlesville, 6 and 7 p.m. Robson Fieldhouse.
Friday
Basketball - Lady Wildcats, Wildcats vs. Bartlesville, 6:15, 7:45 p.m., Robson Fieldhouse
Wrestling - Wildcats at Sapulpa Tournament, 12:45 and 7 p.m..
Saturday
Wrestling - Wildcats at Sapulpa Tournament, 12 and 6:30 p.m.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Lady Mavericks of NOC dropped their third game in a row Wednesday, falling hard to the Hutchinson Lady Dragons, 72-59.
Shooting just 32 percent from the field, and missing half of their free throws, the Lady Mavs (7-10) got trounced 44-29 in the first half, and 38-30 in the second to drop to 7-10 on the season and remain winless in the new year.
Though two of their three losses in 1998 come at the hands of top-20 teams, head coach Greg Krause says all three games were winable. The Lady Mavs just have yet to regain their preholiday condition.
"We're not anywhere as good as we were before Christmas," he says. "Our conditioning is way off. They think if they do a little jogging over the break they'll stay in shape."
That poor shape translated into one of the Lady Mavs' worst shooting performances this season. Though the Lady Dragons (12-5) shot only marginally better (37 percent), and matched the Lady Mavs in turnovers, they did hit 8-of-20 from 3-point land, while the Lady Mavs went a game-wrecking 2-for-25.
"That was probably the difference," Krause continues, "our shooting was terrible. We were getting good looks, too."
Still, as opposed to Monday's 85-55 loss to Connors State - a game in which Krause bemoaned his team's emotionless performance - the Lady Mavs did show signs of life at times.
"We played good for eight or nine minutes of the second half. We pressed well and created some good things, and now we have to build on that.
"We have lost some confidence, but we're still fighting. We're still shooting for conference."
Leading the way for the Lady Mavs was Mandy Perkins with 13 points, followed by Cathy Rogers with 10, Stephanie Stovall with nine, Brandi McClellen and Danielle Monie with eight each, Shannon Hands and Jessica Garner with four each, while Ritha Moro finished with three.
The Lady Mavs next go into action at home, taking on NEO, Monday.
Ponca City's Wildcat sophomore boys will try to get back on the winning track tonight as they tackle Bartlesville in the old fieldhouse. The girls' game starts at 6 with the boys starting about 7:15.
The boys suffered their first loss in four outings Monday in a 60-44 loss at Stillwater.
"We shot the ball very poorly and did not get back on defense," Ponca City coach Jerry Orr said. "They (Stillwater) probably scored 50 percent of their points in transition."
The Poncans fell in a hole early, trailing 22-8 after the first period, and could never climb out. Stillwater led 35-14 at halftime.
Jeff Furnas was the only Ponca Citian in double figures with 11 points. Stillwater had three players in double digits led by Tyler Thompson with 15 points.
Stillwater 60, Ponca City 44
Ponca City 9 6 11 19 - 44
Stillwater 22 13 16 9 - 60
Ponca City - Jeff Furnas 11, Bret Skaggs 8, Wes Crossen 7, Evan Papp 6, Barry Chance 5, Blake Guebelle 4, Aaron Sattre 2, Scott Mitchell 1.
Stillwater - Tyler Thompson 15, Tyrone Young 11, Nathan Hobbs 10, Zach Huston 7, Jeramie Onyejraka 5, Keith Thomas 4, Quinton Dilbeck 4, Derek Hays 4
The Ponca City Wildcat JV used good shooting and a variety of defenses to take the Charles Page Sandites out of their game and come up with a narrow victory, 44-42, Tuesday.
Up 33-27 at the end of the third quarter, the Poncans withstood a 15-11 Sandite advantage in the fourth to notch the win. Five points by Jerimiah Payne and four more by Paul Broome - who finished with 14 - in the final stanza assured the Wildcat win.
"We shot the ball very well," said coach Jerry Orr, "especially with the three 3-pointers in the second quarter. And we changed up on defense a few times which took them out of their game, especially in the fourth quarter."
Next to Broome's 14 points, Payne finished with nine, Barry Chance had seven, Kris Shores and Jeff Furnas both had five, while Brett Skaggs and Nathan Zimmerman both have two.
The JV's next game is at home, Friday, against Bartlesville.
Youth Basketball - The Arkansas City Boys' Youth Basketball Association will host a tournament for third-and-fourth and fifth-and-sixth grade teams Feb. 21-22 at the Arkansas City Recreation Center.
For tournament information and registration forms, contact Casey Doty 316-441-4303.
AAU Girls Tournaments - The Oklahoma AAU National Qualifying Tournaments for ages 10-under, 11-under, 12-under and 13-under will start Feb. 27. The entry deadline is Feb. 14.
Pool play will be in Tulsa, McAlester, Oklahoma City and Elk City. The finals will be March 7-9 in Moore. The entry fee is $200 per team and AAU membership is required. Entry packets may be obtained from Gerald Adkisson, 5000 Northwest 61st, Oklahoma City, (405-721-3517 or 1-800-AAU-4USA).
Sooner Shootout - The third annual Sooner Shootout Invitational will be held Feb. 13-15 for boys and girls basketball teams in grades 3 through 10 at Midwest City.
To register, contact Gary Vick (405-722-4518)
Nothing But Net - Youth basketball tournament for fourth, fifth and sixth grader boys and girls teams will be held Jan. 24-25 in Towanda, Kan., at Circle High School. For information, contact Ron Gottschaulk.
Cowboys' Game Moved - Oklahoma State's game with Kansas on March 1 will tip off at 11:30 a.m. instead of the previously announced 2:30 starting time.
The game will be televised by ABC.