From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday,
January 29, 1998
LOCAL
Nickles Supports Federal Money
For Education Nearly News
Editorial
Night of Celebration on Tap During 104th Chamber Event
'97 Conoco Challenge Felt In Ponca City-Based Unit
Lab Results Complete In Kaw City Incident
Crimestoppers
Exercise Program Beginning Feb. 9
Police Investigating Overnight Burglary
Five-Week Loss Support Group Begins Feb. 5
Special State, School Sample Ballots Ready
DEATHS
Elizabeth Ann Williams
James E. Tallman
Donald Wayne Wilkerson
Obituaries
Ebba C. Rhodes
Services Pending
Levi Stevens
Fredrick L. Willis
Oliver H. Gray
Hallie M. Anglin
Funerals
Waneta Eileen Russell
Mary Eunice Sibley
NEWS BRIEFS
GARDENING
Daylily Society Meets
SPORTS
No. 15 NOC at Home Tonight
Sports Notes
Golf Results
WASHINGTON - Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Don Nickles today helped introduce a key piece of the Republican education initiative which will redirect most federal education dollars to local school districts.
"There is nothing more important to the future of America than the way we educate our children," Nickles said. "Everyone from parents, teachers and administrators to leaders at the national level must realize the need for improvement in all areas and continue to work to develop innovative and effective solutions that will correct our shortcomings.
The "Dollars to the Classroom Act" requires that 95 percent of federal education dollars reach the classroom to avoid overhead waste. According to Nickles this will ensure that educators in Oklahoma and across the country will get more money in their school districts to spend as they see fit."
"Education policies and procedures are best determined by these people closest to the students - their parents, teachers, principals and local school boards," Nickles said. "The transfer of money to school districts gives local schools the resources and flexibility so parents and teachers, not federal bureaucrats, can teach our children."
The water softening unit at the Ponca City Water Treatment plant is up and working again. A difference in the water should be noticeable within a day.
Limit Power To Control
We attacked the Democrats for oppressive economic legislation yesterday, but let us not forget Republicans have their own tendencies in that direction when it comes to social issues.
As Democrats seem to think they can solve the problems of the country through more money and anti-business legislation, Republicans are all too often ready to legislate our behavior. Whether it be first amendment issues, individual rights or moral behavior, they seem to believe that legislation can make things better.
The world is not a safe place and it won't become safe in the foreseeable future. It is dangerous to think that if we restrict individual rights enough, we can make the world better. It may be tough to know where to draw the line between the safety of conformity and the right of an individual to choose his own lifestyle, but we believe our current government officials are going too far.
Each special interest group wants to control behavior in its sphere of interest. They lobby the Congress to pass laws to make people behave as that group feels they should. Too many of us are uncomfortable with those who choose to live a different lifestyle from ours. It is a tendency we need to get over.
Yes, there have to be laws to protect us, but at what cost. Lately we they have even been trying to protect us from ourselves. Freedom of choice includes freedom to make some wrong choices. We think lawmakers should pay more attention to the old cliche, he who rules least rules best.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
A night of celebration is on tap for the 104th Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce banquet slated for 6:30 p.m., Friday at Hutchins Memorial. Featuring Ponca City's own Mike Boettcher, NBC news correspondent, tickets for the event sold out early.
Returning to Ponca City to introduce the players is mistress of ceremonies, Phyllis Worley, now of Wichita.
Awards of excellence are to be celebrated as they are presented to those who have contributed to the community in a meaningful way, both in the short and long term.
In the area of economic development both a small and large industry contributing to economy and work force will be honored. These industry appreciation awards will be made by Linda Brown, chairman of the Economic Development Advisory Board.
Danny Head, last year's Outstanding Citizen awardee, is to present both the Community Service and Outstanding Citizen awards.
Beverly Appleman, last year's Ambassador of the Year, is to present this year's award to the Ambassador member, who has contributed the most in terms of service and memberships.
Larry Felix, outgoing Chamber Chairman, is slated to express appreciation to his officers and committee chairmen, and then pass the gavel to Scott Dean, incoming chairman. Dean is expected to tell of the hopes and expectations for 1998.
Members of the Ambassadors and Presidents Club are ushers and dinner is to be served by Pioneer Technology Center Food Services Class Program under the direction of Steve Ellenwood.
The 1998 banquet committee members are Larry and Leanna Felix, Karen Dean, Connie McAbee, Dave Mueller and members of the Chamber staff Jan Jarrett, Lisa Coy and Laura Gray.
The invocation is to be by the Rev. Ed Coy Light, St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Music for the evening is to be by the Po-Hi Chamber Orchestra Ensemble, under the direction of Jeff Fox. The decoration committee is composed of Leanna Felix, Karen Dean and Connie McAbee. The sound is by Greg Brown and the banquet facilities are by the City of Ponca City.
(From Conoco Public Relations)
Conoco's Ponca City-based 1,800-strong work force joined with fellow company employees worldwide to celebrate Global Pie Day in recognition of the company's best-ever annual underlying earnings in 1997 of $1.074 billion.
"During our festivities, non-managerial employees were given the much-awaited information about their '97 Conoco Challenge bonuses that they will be receiving in February," said Richard Severance, general manager of Conoco's Ponca City-based Mid-Continent business unit.
"We announced today that Conoco will distribute bonus payments of $48 million to about 11,000 non-management employees worldwide, including our fellow Ponca City employees," he added.
The performance-based Conoco Challenge bonus program rewards employees for achieving challenging earnings and cash generation targets. The celebration, dubbed "Global Pie Day," follows the company's annual earnings announcement and represents sharing a piece of the financial pie with employees.
"We had a record year in terms of underlying earnings, adding oil and gas reserves, and working safely," said Conoco President and CEO Archie W. Dunham. "Through Conoco Challenge and the 'Global Pie Day' event, Conoco is sharing the rewards - and a piece of the pie - with our employees around the world."
Bonus payments will range from about 5 percent of base pay to a maximum of 12 percent, depending on the performance of individual business units.
A supplement was added to the bonuses for the first time this year because of superior achievement in safety, and progress in Conoco's other core values of environmental protection, ethical behavior and valuing all people.
Dunham said the company's outstanding financial performance in 1997 was due in part to strong downstream product margins, increased refinery production, improved natural gas prices and higher international gas volumes.
"Conoco is in the third year of an eight-year journey to double the value of the company by the year 2003," Dunham added. "The dedication of our employees has placed us ahead of our targets to double in value. While our financial performance was exceptional, I'm equally pleased with our nonfinancial accomplishments. We developed better ways to make sure our employees know they are valued. We excelled in attention to safety, the environment and high ethical standards. And we reached a new level in community service.
"Now, the challenge is to build on our successes in 1998," he said.
At the company's Ponca City facilities, members of the Conoco management team served site employees slices of apple, cherry or peach pie during the noon hour today. Also sharing in the pie celebration were nearly 200 CSC employees who transitioned from Conoco in 1997. Pies also were distributed today to workers in the refinery and Friday to refinery employees on shift work.
At Conoco's worldwide petroleum headquarters in Houston, a "Global Pie Day" pep-rally featured Dunham and senior management ripping through a spirit banner decorated with competitive "cheerleader slogans," intended to rally enthusiasm among employees to meet the company's goals for the coming year.
Following the rally, a barbecue lunch included Dunham and the company's top managers serving apple pie to employees.
Conoco "Global Pie Day" is an annual event celebrated by employees around the world, according to local customs. For example, employees in Caracas, Venezuela, shared a strawberry pie. In Stavanger, Norway, employees shared a "kransekake," a traditional Norwegian cake shaped like a pyramid. In Lafayette, La., employees enjoyed crawfish pie. In The Netherlands, employees shared Dutch apple pie.
The Conoco Challenge program includes most employees through senior professional and supervisory levels. Conoco senior managers participate in a variable compensation program based on similar financial performance targets, plus personal leadership components.
By PATTI PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
The lab results Kay Country authorities have been waiting for in the murder of a Kaw City woman are now complete. According to State Medical Examiner's Director of Operations Ray Blakeney, the toxicology reports were completed a few days ago and an exact cause of death could be determined as soon as next week. Currently the cause of death is ruled "death pending investigation."
The body of 28-year-old Shirley Clinton was recovered from the remains of her home which burned to the ground Dec. 22. Clinton's two girls, ages 6 and 9, were tied and bound, however escaped serious injury by freeing themselves and fleeing to safety.
The fire has since been ruled an arson by the State Fire Marshal's office and local authorities are investigating Clinton's death as homicide.
Although no arrests have been made or suspects named, the investigation into the murder is continuing says Kay County Sheriff Marion VanHoesen.
"We are still doing basic footwork and interviewing anyone remotely connected in anyway to the case, either as a witness or as someone who knows the family," VanHoesen said. "Hopefully the lab results will give us something to work with."
Besides indicating levels of alcohol and/or drugs, if any, the toxicology reports will determine carbon monoxide levels in the body indicating whether Clinton died in the fire or before the fire, Blakeney says.
That is the answer to a question that has been asked since the fire and one the sheriff has anxiously been awaiting. "We don't even know yet when and how she died," VanHoesen said. "That is an important piece of information and one we need."
The sheriff stated that currently, two deputies and one investigator from the district attorney's office is working on the case. "We are working hard on this investigation," VanHoesen said. "We want an arrest in this case as much as anybody."
Business Burglarized
Crime Stoppers is seeking help in solving a recent burglary. On Jan. 24 at approximately 8:03 p.m. a downtown business was burglarized.
Merchandise including a "sizable amount" of men's and women's rings were stolen. The total loss well exceeds $5,000.
Anyone with any information in this crime or any other crimes is asked to call crime stoppers at 762-5100 or the Ponca City Police Department at 767-0370.
The caller will remain anonymous and may also qualify for up to $1,000 reward.
Beginning Feb. 9 the Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a co-educational "Fit for Life" exercise program.
According to Parks and Recreation Superintendent Terri Sherbon, the program being offered is a unique exercise program for those who have special needs as well as those who are "young at heart."
"The routines are choreographed and set to motivating music using physiology and aerobic concepts," Sherbon explains. "The easy follow-the-leader format is fun yet challenging."
The classes consists of a warm-up, 30 minute segment and a toning segment. The classes will be held at the Unity Gym, 1908 East Woodlands on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information call the Parks Department at 767-0432 or Mary Gray at 762-4928.
An auto burglary incident involving a brick being thrown through the window of a van in a city parking lot and the recovery of credit cards an hour later is being investigated by the Ponca City Police Department.
Police received a call at 9:11 p.m. Wednesday from a woman at a city parking lot located near the intersection of South Sixth Street and East Central Avenue, concerning the brick that had been thrown through her van window. An officer was assigned and an auto burglary report was taken.
Two credit cards that were apparently taken from the van were later recovered.
Police received a call at 10:14 p.m. from a woman in the 100 block of Ash Street reporting that her son, while riding his bicycle, had been stopped by someone who gave him two credit cards. The subject told the boy that the cards were taken from the van.
Beginning Feb. 5, a five-week loss support group will be conducted for individuals in our community. The group is designed for any person who is grieving the loss of their spouse. Each Thursday, participants will meet in the parlor room of the First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City. The group will begin at 7 p.m. and end approximately 8:30 p.m.
The support group is designed to help individuals in our community who are experiencing the loneliness and change associated with the absence of their mate.
Each of the five weeks will cover a particular issue. On Feb. 5, the topic will be "Loneliness and Aloneness." The second week's topic on Feb. 12 will be "Sense of Deprivation." "Freedom and Growth" will be the topic of the third week on Feb. 19, and the topic discussed on Feb. 26 will be "Change." The final topic on March 5 will be "New Relationships."
The group will be led by Hospice of Ponca City's Bereavement Specialists, and all interested individuals are welcome. Contact the Hospice of Ponca City office, 762-9102, for further information.
NEWKIRK - Sample ballots now are available at the Kay County Election Board office for voters who want to get a preview of what will be on the Feb. 10, 1998, special state election and the annual school ballot.
Sample ballots can be viewed at the election board, located in the basement of the Kay County Courthouse between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Sample ballots also will be posted outside every precinct polling place
so that voters can review them before casting their votes.
DEATHS
TONKAWA - Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Williams, Tonkawa resident, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 79.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tonkawa. Burial will be at Round Grove Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (MacMurray) Williams was born Sept. 23, 1918, in Okmulgee, the daughter of R.J. and Irene MacMurray. She graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1935 and completed nursing school at St. Francis School of Nursing in Wichita, Kan.
She was married to Jack B. Williams on Dec. 18, 1941, in Wichita, and was employed as a registered nurse in the Kay County area for several years. After her retirement she continued to care for others through volunteer work. Mrs. Williams was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Joseph Altar Society, Tonkawa. She enjoyed sports, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons, Jerry Williams and J. Michael Williams, both of Tulsa; one brother, Roger MacMurray of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; one sister, Mary L. Ford of Tonkawa; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother, John W. MacMurray; and one granddaughter.
Casket bearers will be John Scott Williams, Jerry B. Williams, Jeffrey M. Williams, Larry Bray, Kenny Bray and Brandt Harris. Honorary bearers will be Jack Harris, Lonnie Farmer, Jim Allee, Larry Swords and Danny Burns.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 Northeast Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
SPARKS, Nev. - James E. Tallman, former Ponca City resident, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998, at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, Calif. He was 101.
A mass of Christian burial was said at the I.C. Catholic Church in Sparks, Nev. and burial was at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery in Reno, Nev. Arrangements were under the direction of Walton's Funeral Home, Sparks, Nev.
James E. Tallman was born July 30, 1896 to Joel and Fanny Tallman on a farm near Richter, Kan. He moved with his parents to Bavaria, Kan., where he attended school and was outstanding in baseball. He farmed with his father until he was in his mid-20s, then moved to Arkansas City, Kan. to work for Bell Oil Co.
He was married to Margaret Agnes Shute of Salina, Kan., in 1925 and they made their home in Ponca City, where Tallman began working for Marland Oil Co. as a pipefitter. He retired from the mechanical division of Continental Oil Co. in August 1961 after 36 years of service. He spent the remaining 37 years with his wife of 65 years, fishing, hunting, traveling, visiting his children and their families, and enjoying his retirement and long life. He spent the last 18 months living with a daughter in San Diego, Calif.
Surviving are three sons, the Rev. Stephen Tallman of Stevensville, Mont., Gene Tallman of Phoenix, Ariz. and James Tallman of Reno, Nev.; one daughter, Mary Ellen Farley of San Diego, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret on April 12, 1990; one daughter, Margaret Amber; and one son, James Thomas.
BLACKWELL - Donald Wayne Wilkerson, former Blackwell resident died Saturday evening, Jan. 24, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 56.
A memorial service was held at Roberts and Son Funeral Home Chapel, Blackwell, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998. The Rev. Wayne Bookout officiated. Service arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home.
Donald Wayne Wilkerson was born March 15, 1941, in Hugo to George Washington and Flossie Bell (Sloan) Wilkerson. He grew up in Hugo and moved to Blackwell in 1960.
He was married to Jo Ann Anderson on June 2, 1963 in Blackwell, where they established their home. Wilkerson was employed with the Dow Trash Hauling Co., as a driver. He later moved to Ponca City to live with his mother. After her death he continued to make his home in Ponca City.
Survivors include one sister of Hackberry, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Wilma Dean Dunbar.
EATON, Colo. - Ebba C. Rhodes, mother of W. Thomas Rhodes of Ponca City, died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998 at North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, Colo.
A memorial service was held Jan. 20, 1998, at the Allnutt Funeral Service Macy Chapel in Greeley.
Ebba C. (Carlson) Rhodes was born Sept. 21, 1911, in Greeley, Colo., to John A. and Justina (Pierson) Carlson. She taught at Parks Business College in Denver before her marriage.
She was married to William C. Rhodes on June 12, 1937, in Greeley. Mrs. Rhodes was a homemaker. Politically active she served as an election judge for many years and was a member of the Jane Jefferson Democratic Club. She also served with the North Colorado Medical Center Volunteers, making crafts and knitting baby bonnets. Mrs. Rhodes was a member of the First Congregational Church of Eaton, the Immanuel Lutheran Women's Club, Eaton Historical Society, and had been active with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4-H Clubs.
She is survived by one daughter, Ann (Rhodes) Ehrlich and her husband James, of Windsor, Colo.; one son, W. Thomas Rhodes and his wife Rosanne, of Ponca City; one brother, John Perry Carlson of Denver, Colo.; three granddaughters, Christina Ann Rhodes, Erin Noelle Ehrlich and Mary Beth Rhodes; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one sister, Martha Alenius.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Rhodes name to A Woman's Place, c/o Allnutt Macy Chapel, 702 Thirteenth Street, Greeley, CO., 80631.
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TONKAWA - Levi Stevens, Tonkawa area resident, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 27, 1998, in Rochester, Minn. He was 75. Survivors include a son, Andrew Stevens of Rochester. A prayer service is set for today at 7:30 p.m. at the Ponca Indian Methodist Church at White Eagle. Other arrangements will be announced later by Trout Funeral Home.
KILDARE - Fredrick L. Willis, Kildare resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. He was 68. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
SHIDLER - Oliver H. Gray, Shidler resident, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, 1998, at his home. He was 59. Survivors include his wife, Verna Gray, of the home. Arrangements are pending with the Shidler Grace Memorial Chapel and will be announced later.
Hallie M. Anglin, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 28, 1998, at Shawn Manor. She was 96. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
Friday
Waneta Eileen Russell - Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the Blackwell First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Saturday
Mary Eunice Sibley - Memorial service at 2 p.m. at the Roberts
Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell. Burial at Blackwell Cemetery will precede
the memorial service.
NEWS BRIEFS
Senior Citizens Dance Set - A Senior Citizens Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday in the Senior Citizens Building, 320 South A in Arkansas City. The Sunshine Playboys will be playing for dancing. All senior citizens are invited to come, and bring a favorite snack to share.
Memorial Dinner - A memorial Native American Church meeting and dinner will be held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the Otoe Cultural Center near Red Rock honoring Dorcas Tokee. The dinner will be at 12 noon Sunday.
Stolen Bikes - A woman in the 300 block of North Peachtree Street reported to police at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday that two bicycles were stolen from her back yard. A report was taken.
Obscene Calls - At 10:25 a.m. Wednesday a woman in the 1300 block of South Seventh Street advised police that her children had received some obscene phone calls during the night from a man in a local motel. An officer was assigned.
Trapped Baby - At 11:23 a.m. Wednesday police were called to the 2700 block of McKinnley Place to assist a woman who had locked her baby in the car.
Arrest - A 20-year-old man was arrested at 12:33 p.m. Wednesday from the 300 block of South Elm Street on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Theft - At 12:35 p.m. Wednesday a man in the 500 block of North Ninth Street reported the theft of a television and stereo from his home. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - An accident in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported at 1:18 p.m. Wednesday. A report was taken.
Storage Burglary - At 1:46 p.m. Wednesday police were called to the 300 block of North Union Street to take a report on a burglary. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Tacky Ordeal - At 1:56 p.m. Wednesday a man reported to police that tacks had been thrown on his driveway in the 400 block of West Emporia Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Lost Child - At 2:59 p.m. Wednesday police were notified of a lost 3-year-old boy in the 2200 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and the mother arrived at the scene and took the child home.
Forged Checks - At 3:49 p.m. Wednesday a police officer was requested at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for some forged checks. A report was taken.
Arrest - A 27-year-old man was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday from the 1200 block of West Liberty Avenue on a city warrant for failure to obey.
Grass Fire - At 4:44 p.m. a large grass fire at White Eagle was reported. A Ponca City fire unit responded to the call.
Juvenile Shoplifter - At 4:54 p.m. Wednesday police were notified that Hastings, 2101 North Fourteenth Street, had a juvenile shoplifter in custody. The juvenile was cited and then released to parents.
Arrest - Police arrested a 33-year-old man at 6:08 p.m. Wednesday from the 700 block of North Peachtree Street on a city warrant for failure to obey.
Arrest - A 22-year-old man was arrested at 7:52 p.m. Wednesday from the 200 block of South Oak Street on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Break-In - At 8:50 p.m. Wednesday a woman in the 2700 block of Turner Street reported that someone had gone through her vehicle and her garage door opener was missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Bike Stolen - A man in the 300 block of West Otoe Avenue reported at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday that a bike had been stolen off his back porch. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 19-year-old man at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday from Oak Street and West Grand Avenue on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear.
Arrest - A 34-year-old woman was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Wednesday from the 100 block of West Broadway Avenue for driving under the influence.
Vehicle Vandalism - At 12:21 a.m. Thursday a man called police to the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street because his vehicle had been shot with a paint gun in the 500 block of South Waverly Street. A report was taken.
Residence Shot - A woman on Hillside Drive reported to police at 12:21 a.m. Thursday that her residence had been shot with a pellet gun. Kay County Sheriff's office was notified.
Noisy Hanger - At 12:37 a.m. Thursday police were called to the 100 block of Ash Street for "banging noises." An officer was assigned and it turned out to be a resident hanging pictures.
Curfew Violation - Two juveniles were cited for curfew violation
at 3:16 a.m. Thursday from the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street.
GARDENING
Members of the Northern Oklahoma Daylily Society will meet Feb. 2, 7:30
p.m., at the Cann Memorial Garden Center, 1500 East Grand. Judy Farabough
will present the program using slides from the 1997 regional meeting in
Kansas City, Mo. Anyone interested in growing daylilies is invited to attend
the meeting. For more information call Lillian Williams, 762-3796, or Bill
Goldsberry, 765-2390.
SPORTS
The NOC Mavericks are in the midst of one of their best seasons in school history, and tonight offers a rare chance to get a look at this incredibly talented team as they take on Rose State College at NOC's Foster-Piper field house.
The Lady Mavericks (8-12) will start off the double-header against Rose State, with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m. The mens' game will start at 8 p.m.
The Mavs (18-3), for the first time since 1989, broke into the national Juco poll two weeks ago in the No. 18 spot, moved to No. 17 last week, and this week moved up again to No. 15.
"There's a bit of a rivalry between us and Rose State," says head coach Mick Weiberg. "They're a good team, and it's going to be interesting."
Rose State, 1-0 in conference play with a win against Seminole, has also beaten conference powerhouses Carl Albert and Bacone this season. The Raiders also contain Steven Lookout, a transfer from NOC last year.
"He'll be out to impress," says Weiberg.
The Mavs, along with the Lady Mavs, are also both 1-0 in Bi-State West Conference play with wins over Murray State on Monday.
Watch Party - The Kay County OSU Alumni Association will hold a Basketball Watch Party for the Oklahoma State-Texas game Saturday at 12:45 p.m. in Godfrey's Restaurant.
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Recruiting Lunch - Oklahoma State will announced its new football recruiting class on Thursday, Feb. 5., at the Cowboy Recruiting Lunch to be held at noon in the OSU Student Union Ballroom.
The coast of the lunch is $12 per person. Tables for seven are available for $84. Contact the OSU Posse office (405-744-7301 or 744-7320) by Friday.
Quail Ridge Golf Course
Super Satrurday Scramble
Championship Flight
1st - Steve Newman-Brad Woley 66
2nd - Tony Ferraro-James Valverde 67
3rd - Mark Bennett-=Dan Seballoz 68
First Flight
Ist - Ed Wheat-Bruce Lyon 69
2nd - Randy Reddig-Brad Morgan 70
3rd - Mike Griffey-Steve Smith 7 ]
Second Flight
Ist - Justin Brazle-Dave Bertholf 73
2nd - Danny Garner-Terry Harrison 73
3rd - Tom Sweeney-Hugh Smith 74
Third Flight
1st - John Crosser-Dave Matson 77
2nd - Larry Schumacher-Jerry Clendenin 77
3rd - Gordon Tasker-Paul Tasker 77