From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Friday, January
30, 1998
LOCAL
Boettcher Featured Speaker for Banquet
Nearly News
Sandy Pendergraft To Receive National Honor From President
'Family Ties' 'Nerd' Taking Act to Ark City
District Court
CDC Chili Feed Set for Tonight
DEATHS
Ralph Hayward Webster
Bessie Mae Gillespie Evans
Levi Stevens
Fred L. Willis
Grady Slayton Brake
Funerals
Hallie M. Kitchel
Oliver Gray
NEWS BRIEFS
EDUCATION
School News
OSU Releases Fall Honor Rolls
CCCA Looks Forward To Second Semester
RELIGION
Church Briefs
St. Mary's School Observing Catholic Schools Week
Pastor's Notes
St. Luke's Church of Nazarene Sets Revival Meeting Feb. 1 through 4
Pastor Ramsey Continues Series Using Ephesians
LIFESTYLES
Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Plans Several Events
Little News
Nancy Pryse Eta Delta Queen
Xi Beta Tau Chapter Meets
'White Elephant' Event for Chapter
Alpha Gamma Mother's Club Names Plans
New Personnel At Birth Choice
Xi Delta Chapter Planning Dinner
SPORTS
Lady Mavs Roll Past Rose State
Mavericks Lose Streak, Rankings
Cat Matmen Face Sandites
Cagers Meet Tired Tigers
Bi-State Conference
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
All eyes will be turned to the "big screen" this evening when NBC news correspondent Mike Boettcher of the "little screen" (TV) takes to the podium as the speaker for the annual Chamber banquet.
Since the opening of the Cherokee Strip in 1893 the commerce community and guests of Ponca City have gathered to review the past year's accomplishments, pass out accolades and set strategy for the coming year. Tonight's event is expected to follow this century-old tradition.
Tom Boettcher of Tulsa, a respected scholar and author in his own right, is expected to introduce his brother as the keynote speaker. Tom has been in the publishing business for about 20 years, during which time he started three magazines. The last seven of those years he developed and published a magazine about international business.
It is anticipated that Mike Boettcher will receive a "down home" welcome here in his hometown. Tom and Mike are brothers of Ponca City attorney Fred Boettcher.
Banquet goers can probably count on getting a glimpse of the action in the trouble spots of the world as Boettcher tells of the happenings in other parts of the globe.
After graduating from Ponca City High School in 1972, Boettcher received his bachelor of arts in journalism in 1976 and has gone on to television news fame covering such events as conflicts in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Kuwait, Iraq and Bosnia.
It could be there will be some insight given by Boettcher into the current crisis in Iraq, as the United States is poised to take on Saddam Hussein militarily for not allowing weapons inspections in that country.
The newsman has won three national Emmy awards, two national Headline Awards and the Sigma Delta Chi award given by the Society of Professional Journalists for excellence in reporting and writing.
Among the special guests from out-of-town tonight will be a delegation of Conoco officials coming in from Houston. Included are former Ponca City Chamber Chairman Dennis Parker and his wife Sue, Rick and Suzanne Harrington, Mike Johnson, George Rule and Steve Scheck.
A highlight of the evening is expected to be the chairman's gavel passing ceremony from 1997 chairman Larry Felix to Scott Dean, 1998 chairman. Other highlights will be the presentation of the Ambassador, Community Service, Large and Small Industry and Outstanding Citizen awards.
The banquet is slated to take place at Hutchins Memorial at 6:30 p.m. Dinner music will be by a string ensemble from the Ponca City High School orchestra. Ensemble members are Jamie McGugan, C.J. Oster, Holly Daily, Jessica Felix, Matt Szabo, Casey Lewis, Mindy Jones and Shelley Branum.
NN has learned that Cope Photography's bridal portrait of Leah Fultz-Dixon of Blackwell was selected for the premier cover of the recent Oklahoma City Bride magazine. Marland Mansion was represented as a beautiful location for bridal portraits. Congratulations go to Dr. Glenn and Barbara Cope as well as to the bride.
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
Recognizing that educational excellence begins in the classroom, President Bill Clinton has singled-out four Oklahoma mathematics and science teachers to be honored for their exemplary skill, performance, and leadership in their schools.
Po-Hi math teacher Sandy Pendergraft was selected as the secondary winner for Oklahoma teachers and will receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Administered by the National Science Foundation, the Presidential Award is the nation's highest honor for K-12 mathematics and science teachers and recognizes a combination of exemplary work, both inside and outside the classroom. Included with each award is a grant for $7,500 from the National Science Foundation, which may be spent at the teacher's discretion to advance mathematics and science education within their school and district.
Pendergraft also won an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. in June for the national awards ceremony. She will participate in professional development activities providing opportunities to further sharpen her skills while she learns from the experiences of her colleagues from around the country. During the awards week, the distinguished teachers will also engage in discussions with the nation's top education policy makers and congressional legislators engaged in efforts to improve teaching and learning. Pendergraft will also hold a workshop in which she will discuss a unit on quadratic functions, using the calculator-based laboratory.
To become eligible for the Presidential Award, teachers must document their educational background, unique qualifications and accomplishments, and present evidence of professional success to a state selection committee. Applicants are asked to demonstrate how their teaching helps students to learn important mathematics and science processes and concepts. Teachers must also provide letters of support for their application from colleagues, current and former students, parents of current or former students, and/or supervisors.
"I asked Scott Larrison, Steve Stalcup and John Woody to write the letters of support for me. I want to thank them for the letters and for their support," said Pendergraft.
The state committee chooses six mathematics teachers (three elementary, three secondary) and six science teachers (three elementary, three secondary) as semi-finalists. These 12 state-level semi-finalists are recognized by the National Science Foundation and become candidates for the Presidential Award. Then, one science teacher and one mathematics teacher at each level is recommended by a national selection committee of distinguished scientists, mathematicians and educators. The final Presidential Awardees are chosen by the White House, which also makes the official announcement of the winners.
"I got the call at the high school from a lady that works in the White House. My first thought was how excited I was and then I thought about all the teachers in the math department at Po-Hi and knew that any one of them could be standing in my shoes. That's how great our math department is. I became a good teacher simply because my students wanted to learn," Pendergraft added.
"I continue to get cards of congratulations from everyone. Even former students of mine have come to the high school to give me a hug. The support has been great. This is probably one of the most exciting things that has happened to me."
The other three Oklahoma teachers selected for their outstanding efforts to improve students' mathematics and science skills were: Deborah Cox, math teacher at Russell Dougherty Elementary School in Edmond; Cynthia Brown, a science teacher at Westwood Elementary in Woodward; and James Calaway, a science teacher at MacArthur Junior High School in Lawton.
The Presidential Award program was established in 1983 by former President Ronald Reagan. The law was amended in 1988 to include elementary teachers. The National Science Foundation's Division of Elementary, Secondary and Informal Education is charged with administering the program for the White House. Elementary and secondary teachers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and the U.S. Department of Defense Schools are eligible to receive the awards.
ARKANSAS CITY - You may remember him for his role as the nerd Skippy on the hit sitcom "Family Ties" in the mid-to-late 1980s. Now the 30-year-old actor is doing what he enjoys most: Stand-up comedy.
Marc Price, the son of Borscht Belt comedian Al Bernie, is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Robert A. Brown Theatre as part of the entertainment during Cowley County Community College's Homecoming Week. There is no admission charge.
Price has a long list of credits in motion pictures, theater, and commercials. But he is best-known for his role as the goofy but endearing kid next door on NBC's smash sitcom "Family Ties," whose star, of course, was Michael J. Fox. The Mallory-chasing Skippy Handleman has come a long way since then.
Since "Family Ties," which ended in 1989, Price has pursued other interests, including movies and stand-up comedy. He starred in a comedy video released in 1993 titled "Killer Tomatoes Eat France." And he made "Little Devils," also released in 1993.
His stand-up routine has been performed for Catch A Rising Star and at major clubs nationwide, including the Laugh Factory, Comedy Store and the Improv.
Motion picture lead roles besides "Killer Tomatoes Eat France" include "The Zoo Gang," "Trick or Treat," and "The Rescue."
He has appeared in TV commercials for McDonald's, VISA and The Broadway.
Television, however, has occupied most of his time. Besides "Family Ties," Price has been involved as host for "Teen Win, Lose or Draw" seen on The Disney Channel; had the lead role in the ABC After School Special "All That Glitters," and was a guest on CBS shows "One Day at a Time" and "Archie Bunker's Place."
Ponca City
Divorces Sought
John Bowen Helm vs. Donna Elizabeth Helm.
Bruce Edgar Foxworthy vs. LaDonna Gail Foxworthy.
Diana Marie Scott vs. Troy Dean Scott.
Myriam J. Mayfield vs. Alfred B. Mayfield.
Jerry Don Adams vs. Terresa Marie Adams.
Michelle Deanne Pruett vs. Michael Dean Pruett.
Tiffany E. Davis vs. Danny L. Davis.
Kelly S. Diemart vs. James Calvin Diemart.
Lorrene L. Ray vs. Anthony G. Ray.
Darin Wayne Plush vs. Tonya Dawn Plush.
Brenda Hall vs. Mark Lee Hall.
Kimberlee Lane Moore vs. Scott Allan Moore.
Monna L. Jacob vs. Terry N. Jacob.
Divorces Granted
Jennifer Lynn Arthur vs. Jeffery Scott Arthur.
Ann W. Morgan vs. Robert F. Morgan.
Verona F. Walton vs. Donald E. Walton Jr.
Ronda Mayse vs. John Mayse.
Cindie L. Smith vs. Ronald D. Smith.
Beverly Ann Dillahunty vs. George Elving Dillahunty.
Teresa Lynn McDaniel vs. Phillip Craig McDaniel; plaintiff restored to former name Teresa Lynn Jones.
Archie L. Neese vs. Elinor J. Neese.
Rosalind Marie Urban vs. David Benedict Urban; plaintiff restored to former name Rosalind Marie Kreutzer.
Kristina Lynn Neely vs. Jeffrey Leon Neely.
Jayne L. Austin vs. Rocky E. Austin.
Leta Mae Caudill vs. Darrell Dean Caudill.
Edna E. Johnson vs. Jessie L. Johnson.
Lynn Ray Romine vs. Edythe Lea Gieseker Romine; defendant restored to former name Edythe Leatrice Gieseker.
Mary K. Coffee vs. Marion Coffee.
Kenneth W. O'Grady vs. Cassey D. O'Grady; defendant restored to former name Cassey D. Davis.
Michael W. Kent vs. Julie Kent.
Civil Proceedings
Brenda Baker vs. Mike Shane Arnold; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Denny L. Brewer and Diana K. Brewer vs. Norris Frederick and Sue Frederick; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Curtis Stephens and Ed Hundley vs. Cameron Dale McGuire; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Express Personnel Services vs. Bob Pollard; plaintiff seeking judgment for $6,006.73.
Conoco Pipeline Co. vs. Vanselous Ranch & Cattle Company and Wallace H. Edwards, plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Bobby Holroyd, Jr., et al., vs. Terry L. Musgrove; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
James E. Williams vs. Mark Prado; plaintiff seeking judgment for $12,000.
Textron Financial Corporation vs. Professional Pools and Spas, Inc., et al; plaintiff seeking judgment for $19,761.61.
Dawn Briner vs. Pamela Marie Lindsey; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
The board of directors of the Child Development Center will host a chili/hot dog supper this evening from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Ponca City First Christian Church.
Also on the menu will be homemade bread, dessert and a drink.
Tickets for the home-cooked dinner will be $4 for adults and $2 for children. Tickets are available at the door or from any Child Development Center board member.
Proceeds from the dinner will be used for supplies and various needs
at the Child Development Center.
DEATHS
LAMONT - Ralph Hayward Webster, pioneer Lamont/Deer Creek area resident, died early Thursday morning, Jan. 29, 1998, at the Sumner County Hospital in Caldwell, Kan. He was 99.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lamont First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard Leonard, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Bayard Cemetery in Deer Creek under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Ralph Hayward Webster was born March 15, 1898, on a farm three miles east of Caldwell, Kan., to R. Estridge and Catherine "Cassie" (Teeter) Webster. In 1903, at the age of five years, he moved with his family in a horse-drawn wagon to a farm six miles southwest of Deer Creek. He attended Silver Hill School.
He was married to Grace Reid on July 20, 1930, at the Charley Reid homestead, northeast of Deer Creek. During the Great Depression he moved with his family to Elbing, Kan., but later returned to the Deer Creek/Lamont area to farm. He also operated a service station in the Lamont/Deer Creek area, where he could often be found playing a game of checkers with his friends. Webster also played the violin. He was active in the Deer Creek Methodist Church until it closed. He later lived in Wakita.
Survivors include four sons, James of Lamont, Kenneth of Garden City, Kan., Keith of Deer Creek, and Glenn of Lamont; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; one brother Reo Webster; and two sisters, Edna Ellis and Rachel Webster.
Casket bearers will be Gary Schuermann, Lonnie Schuermann, Jim Reese, Rod Reese, Max Reese, and Paul Kuehny.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Webster's name to the Brazil Frontier Mission or to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Diabetes Research Fund, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.
BLACKWELL - Bessie Mae Gillespie Evans, Blackwell resident, died Thursday morning, Jan. 29, 1998, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 98.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Wayne Bookout officiating. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery.
Bessie Mae (Niswonger) Gillespie Evans was born Feb. 15, 1899, in Doniphan, Mo., to Lewis and Melissa (Kelley) Niswonger. She moved with her family to Blanchard at age six, where she grew up and attended school.
She married James Fredrick Hornbaker on Nov. 17, 1917, in Medford. They made their home in the northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas area until 1930, when they moved to Enid. Mr. Hornbaker preceded her in death.
She was married to Edward Gillespie on Aug. 15, 1959 in Missouri and the couple established their home in Blackwell, where she was employed as a clerk at the Glasgow Grocery Store. Mr. Gillespie preceded her in death.
On Nov. 23, 1980, she was married to Fred Evans in Blackwell and he preceded her in death in March 1988. Mrs. Evans was a member of the Blackwell Free Will Baptist Church and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Survivors include one son, Marvin Hornbaker of Midwest City; two step-sons, Wilbur Evans of Marion, Kan., and Ernest Evans of Wichita, Kan.; six grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to all three husbands and her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Reddick; a son, Lewis Dean Hornbaker; two step-daughters, Margaret Baker and Edith Henderson; two sisters, Mona Chancey and Artie Judd; three brothers, Claud, Orville and Cruse Niswonger; and one sister-in-law.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Evans name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Emphysema Re-search, c/o Roberts Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, OK 74631.
FORT OAKLAND - Levi Stevens, longtime Fort Oakland resident, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 27, 1998, in Rochester, Minn. He was 75.
A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today, at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church at White Eagle. The Traditional Indian Feast will be held at noon Saturday at the church. The service will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Abraham Jackson, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Roughface. Burial will follow in the Ponca Indian Cemetery under direction of the Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City. Graveside military rites will be provided by American Legion Post 38.
Levi Stevens was born Dec. 10, 1922, on the Ponca Reservation, the son of William and Maude (Collins) Stevens. He was a member of the Tonkawa Tribe. He attended Tonkawa and Chilocco Indian Schools. Stevens served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Following the war he served as a Methodist minister in the Pawnee, El Reno and Clinton areas. Later he worked for Firestone and Goodyear Companies. Stevens also worked as a tribal administrator for the Tonkawa Tribe for many years. He was a member of the Methodist Church, past member of the American Legion and VFW posts. He was an avid golfer for many years and won the Oklahoma Amateur Indian Championship in the 1960s. He enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include one son: Andrew Stevens, of Rochester, Minn.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine (Snake) Stevens on June 18, 1995; one son; his parents; and one sister.
Casketbearers will be Jarvis LeRoy, Dana LeRoy, Shannon LeRoy, Ricky LeRoy, Kevin LeRoy, Robert C.F. Ribs, and Wayne C.F. Ribs.
KILDARE - Fred L. Willis, longtime Kildare resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 68.
A graveside funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Ramsey, pastor, Ponca City First Lutheran Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
Fred L. Willis was born April 2, 1929, in Merramec, the son of Lester P. and Bessie (Warden) Willis. The family lived in western Kansas where he attended school and the Methodist church. In 1948 he graduated from Ponca City High School.
Willis lived in Arkansas City, Kan., for 25 years, where he enjoyed working with horses and was active in rodeo events and the saddle club. At one time he had a garage and repaired cars. His hobbies included tinkering, woodworking, and helping others. On July 23, 1984, he married Virginia Holder in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of the home; two daughters, Shirley White of Tahlequah, and Sharon White of Springfield, Mo.; one stepson, Gary Thorpe, of Blackwell; two sisters, Lillie Randoph of Blackwell and Wanitta Mackey of Ponca City; one brother, Raymond Willis of Elkhart, Ind.; and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, two brothers, George E. Willis, and Virgil Willis, precede him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Home National Bank and Trust, P.O Box 1151, Ponca City, OK 74602.
The family will be at the home, Route 5, 1083 Summit Street, in Kildare.
BLACKWELL - Grady Slayton "Shorty" Brake, Blackwell resident, died Thursday morning, Jan. 29, 1998, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 92.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Blackwell Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne Bookout, Blackwell First Freewill Baptist Church, will officiate.
Grady Slayton "Shorty" Brake was born on May 21, 1905, in Waverly, Tenn., to Robert Burns and Lena Jessie (Rogers) Brake. He grew up in Tennessee and later moved to Campbell, Mo.
He married Pearl Boyer on July 23, 1935, in Van Buren, Mo., and worked in Missouri as a sharecropper for several years. In 1957, he moved to Winfield, Kan., and began employment with the City of Winfield. He moved to Blackwell in 1969. Brake was a member of the Blackwell Senior Citizens Center and was an avid vegetable gardener.
Survivors include five daughters, Lily Mae Gooch of Doniphan, Mo., Edna Deloris Allison of Arkansas City, Kan., Glenda Jane Shelton of Wichita, Kan., Dorothy N. Watkins of Belle Plaine, Kan., and Louise Chambers of Portageville, Mo.; three sons, Leroy Brake and Clyde Brake, both of Winfield, Kan., and Edward J. Brake of Arkansas City, Kan.; one brother, Herbert Brake of Jonesboro, Ark.; 47 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1963, one daughter, his parents, five brothers, one sister, one grandson, and two great-grandchildren.
Monday
Hallie M. Kitchel - Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at the Faith Tabernacle Church in Ponca City. The family will be at the Earl Kitchell home, 4167 Sherwin Ave. Other arrangements will be announced later by Grace Memorial Chapel.
Tuesday
Oliver Gray - The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at the Grace
Memorial Chapel in Ponca City. Friends may visit at the funeral home until
7 p.m. Monday. The family will be at the Gray Home, 325 North Junior Street,
Shidler. Other arrangements will be announced later.
NEWS BRIEFS
Genealogical Meeting Changed - Pioneer Genealogical Society will meet at Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, at 7 p.m. Monday instead of the usual meeting place. Guests are welcome.
Free Throw Contest - Boy and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate in a basketball "free-throw" contest at St. Mary's School Gym Saturday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. All participants will receive a certificate and top three winners in each age group will receive patches. Regional and National competition for top winners possible. Call 762-8229 or 765-8442 for more information.
Church Women - The Church Women United board meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Baptist Church, 1009 South Eleventh.
Senior Citizens Dance Set - Senior Citizens Dance Monday, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., at the American Legion Ball Room. Please bring cookies to share. Music by the Hayriders Band, playing country, big band, waltz, polka and other dance music. Everyone welcome.
Paint Balls - At 6:41 a.m. Thursday police were notified that the Braden Packing building, 1025 North Waverly Street, had been sprayed with paint balls. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Window Broken - At 6:51 a.m. Thursday a window at the Middle School, 1401 West Grand Avenue, was reported broken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 40-year-old man was arrested at 9:17 a.m. Thursday from the 2000 block of Thorn Apple Valley Drive on a Kay County warrant.
Yard Vandalism - At 9:30 a.m. Thursday a man in the 1700 block of North Osage Street reported to police that a truck had been driving through his yard. An officer was assigned.
Recovered Vehicle - Police recovered a vehicle stolen from Texas at 10:11 a.m. Thursday at Grand Avenue and Pine Street. The juveniles driving the vehicle were released to their parents.
Arrest - A 24-year-old man was arrested at 11:57 a.m. Thursday for grand larceny after Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported a shoplifter in custody.
Arrest - Police arrested a 24-year-old woman at 12:43 p.m. Thursday from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for grand larceny.
Accident - At 12:53 p.m. Thursday police were advised of an accident in the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street. A report was taken.
Tool Theft - At 1:37 p.m. Thursday a man reported to police that tools had been stolen from his tool box in the 1700 block of Waverly Street. A report was taken.
Arrest - A 40-year-old woman was arrested at 1:49 p.m. Thursday from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for grand larceny .
Bike Stolen - A man in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported at 2:14 p.m. Thursday that his bike had been stolen. A report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 25-year-old man at 3:43 p.m. Thursday from the 300 West Hartford Avenue on a city warrant for domestic assault and battery.
Paint Balls - At 4:28 p.m. Thursday juveniles at Seventh Street and Hartford Avenue were reported shooting paint balls. An officer was assigned.
Vehicle Fire - One fire engine responded to a vehicle fire that was reported at 4:39 p.m. Thursday at First Street and Grand Avenue. The fire was extinguished.
Arrest - A 18-year-old woman was arrested at 4:57 p.m. Thursday for grand larceny from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue.
Arrest - Police arrested a 18-year-old woman at 6:01 p.m. Thursday from Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, for grand larceny.
Stolen Porch Pigs - At 6:25 p.m. Thursday a woman in the 500 block of North Tenth Street reported two concrete pigs stolen off her porch.
False Alarm - At 7:57 p.m. Thursday units from three fire stations were called to and then called back from a reported fire in the 100 block of South Pine Street. The fire was found to be someone cooking on their porch.
Arrest - Police arrested a 41-year-old woman at 9:08 p.m. Thursday on a city warrant for petit larceny.
Arrest - A 31-year-old man was arrested at 11:59 p.m. Thursday from Fourteenth Street and Edwards Avenue for driving under the influence and speeding.
Assault - At 1:35 a.m. Friday a woman employee was reportedly
assaulted by another woman at Sadie's 3151, East U.S. 60. The call was transferred
to Osage County Sheriff's office.
EDUCATION
Dean's Honor Roll
Lisa Purkaple, Ponca City, has been named to the Dean's Honor Roll at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Founder's Night Celebration
Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. is Washington Elementary's annual chili and bingo night. Free chili, hot dogs, drink and dessert will be given to all PTA members and their families. Bingo will be conducted after dinner for ($.25 per card) prizes including gift certificates, shirts, gas certificates, hats and numerous other prizes. PTA memberships will be on sale for $2.50.
Junior Class Parents
Junior Class parents are being asked to donate money for the After Prom Party at Grand Central Station on April 25, 1998. Last year, more than $2,800 was spent on the After Prom Party. The value of the prizes given out was about $2,000, and parent donations amounted to $1,095. In the past, donations have ranged from $10 to $100, with many around $25. Checks may be payable to: Ponca City High School Junior Class and mailed to the class treasurer, Mary Beth McNeese, 708 Sugar Maple, Ponca City, Okla. 74604.
Letters and Postcards
The fourth grade class at Gifford Grade School in Gifford, Illinois is studying the United States and would like help from readers to send letters and postcards telling them about our state. Letters can be sent to Mrs. McClain's Fourth Grade Class, Gifford Grade School #188, 406 S. Main, Gifford, Ill. 61847.
STILLWATER - A total of 3,087 Oklahoma State University students earned recognition on academic honor rolls for the fall 1997 semester.
To be named to the President's Honor Roll, a student must carry at least 12 hours, make no grade below an "A," and have no incomplete courses.
To be named to the Dean's Honor Roll, a student must carry at least 12 credit hours, make a 3.5 grade point or higher, have no grade below a C, and have no incomplete courses.
Part-time undergraduate students who have accumulated at least 12 semester credit hours during the most recent consecutive OSU enrollments are also named to the lists. Non-degree seeking students are not listed on honor rolls at OSU.
Students from Blackwell were Tamera Childers, Brian Courtney, Shanda Cusick, Virginia Dwinell, Daynis Fees, Chad Ihrig, Jennifer Kahle, Kristi Langdon, Ryan O'Mealey, Trisha Sandy and Kyle Wooderson. Also Kristine Turvey, Braman, and Kelsey Aupperle, President's Honor Roll; Kaw City.
Newkirk students were Brett Austin and Scott Eisenhauer, President's Honor Roll; Adam Free, Monica Hinton, Kara McCarty, Christi Schieber, Gary Schieber and Darrell Smith, President's Honor Roll; Jenny Williamson and Tina Mantz.
Ponca City students on the President's Honor Roll were Rebecca Guinn, James Knight, David Metzger, Rachel Devorss, Corie Drake, Sherri Golliver, Lorena Massey, Jennifer Maxson, Sara O'Neill, Andrew Parsons, Mary Perkins, Jamie Rogers, Heather Roth, Richard Shepard, Glen Simpson, Cheryl Snyder and Christopher Snyder.
Ponca City students on the Dean's Honor Roll were Cynthia Childers, Gabriel Avila, Sara Blumer, Jamie Carithers, Melissa Cox, Rene Hall, Robert Hardin, Kelly Hunsaker, Laurie King, Tana Morgan, Tonja Pappan, Crystal Reed, Chadwick Ross, Evan Taylor and Vanessa Zook.
Others were Alison Bair, Angela Barker, Karen Blake, Amy Callaway, Erik Dunham, Kyle Enevoldsen, Jamie Epperson, Risa Freeman, Merrick Guier, Sarah Hilyard, Heather Hohensee, Sherri Jack, Kim Martin, Emily Moore, Kirk Nesbit, Stephen Scott, Mindy Wright, Jeffrey Crabtree, Karla Streeter, Chris Hensely and Ryan Lanman.
Students from Tonkawa were Joanna Scott and Christopher Watson, President's Honor Roll.
The students at Cornerstone Community Christian Academy, Ponca City, are looking forward to a second semester filled with various opportunities and activities. The beginning of the second semester welcomed several new students and a return to the basketball courts. Spring will also see a return to the bowling alley and the formation of the first golf team.
In February, students will travel to the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa to view the traveling retrospective of Thomas Moran's work. Included among the paintings is Moran's work, "The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone." The painting, which is considered to be one of the finest landscapes in 19th-century American art, is a monumental seven-by-twelve foot oil painting. Tulsa is one of the two American cities chosen to host this traveling exhibit which is usually housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Additional field trips for CCCA students include the State Capitol and Harn Homestead/1889 Museum in Oklahoma City, the Enterprise Square in Edmond, and a weekend in Branson for Young Christian's Weekend at Silver Dollar City.
A unique day of learning will be hosted by the Oklahoma History class on April 22, "Land Run Day." Students reenact the "run of 1889" and enjoy various pioneer experiences throughout the day.
Social activities for the second semester will include "Jubilee"
and the annual Spring Banquet will culminate in May with the family barbecue.
On May 28, CCCA will recognize its students during the Honors Ceremony and
Graduation Commencement Exercises.
RELIGION
New Women's Church School Class at First Christian
We Are Women on the Way (W.O.W.), a new all-women's church school class at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is meeting every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on the third floor of the church building. The class is composed of women of all ages and marital status, who are on their way to knowing Christ better, knowing the Bible better, knowing each other better, and on the way to being better Disciples by seeking, serving, and sharing, according to a spokesperson for the group.
It is a self-taught class with the class members sharing leadership responsibility.
The current topic for study is a video series entitled "Wrestling with
Angels." Anyone interested in being a part of Women on the Way can
contact the First Christian Church office at 762-1666.
RAIN Teams Forming for Ponca City
RAIN is a regional AIDS interfaith network. Teams in communities provide care and service to people who are living with AIDS; including meal preparation, light house keeping, transportation, shopping, childcare, lawn care, and emotional support.
A RAIN Team Training event is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21 at the First United Methodist Church.
If interested in the training, please see Craig Dietert at First UMC.
Small Group Beginning at First Christian
Another small group is beginning at First Christian Church, "Developing the Leader Within You."
An eight week series utilizing the John Maxwell video leadership materials will be led by Perry Pederson. The first session will begin Sunday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. in the Chapel Classroom (across from the kitchen).
The sessions will last approximately one hour. Anyone interested in attending
this series should contact the church office.
First UMC Singles Group Has New Name
The singles Sunday School class at First United Methodist has a new name, New Horizons. The group is working through the book "Holy Me," with Coleen Fleming as the leader. Discussion is focused on personal spiritual growth and living out our faith.
The Tuesday evening singles gathering will resume Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the home of Laurie Hyde, 309 North 10th. If there are questions, please call the church office, 762-1681.
Nationally, Catholic Schools Week was designated as this week; however, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City chose the week of Feb. 1-7 in order to combine this celebration of Catholic schools and the 25th Anniversary of the creation of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City (Eastern Oklahoma became the diocese of Tulsa).
Sally Caughlin, principal of St. Mary's, spoke at all Masses this past weekend regarding Catholic education. Currently 258 children are enrolled at St. Mary's.
St Mary's School will kick-off the celebration with a service activity to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. Students in grades K-8 will solve math problems for one, two or three cents per problem.
On Feb. 4, Archbishop Eusebius Beltran has invited all the children of the Archdiocese to celebrate a special children's liturgy in the Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. Catholic School Week will wrap up on Feb.6 with a spelling bee involving grades five through seven during the day, and the annual Boy Scout Troop #5 Chili Supper in the Parish Hall in the evening.
Everywhere we turn, we are confronted with the media frenzy about the alleged sexual misconduct of our President, Bill Clinton. In our Disciples email discussion group, "DOCDISC", we have been struggling to know how to respond appropriately as Christians. I suspect many of you are discussing the "issue" over the phone and over coffee. Should the President resign? Should he be impeached? What are we to do?
Let me share my current thinking on this issue. Many may disagree, and that is expected and always appropriate. Nevertheless, for what it may be worth to you, here are my best thoughts so far.
At present, we are seeing a media frenzy over the possibility that the President has engaged in sexual misconduct. The media loves a scandal because most of us love scandal. We should confess that as sin. However, as of the moment in which I write this, the charges are unproven. In our beloved and wonderful nation, we are all considered innocent until proven guilty. Thanks be to God!
If the charges are eventually proven true, then the President's behavior is shameful! If the charges are untrue, then the behavior of those making the charges is shameful! Either way, if we judge the President (or anyone else) guilty, based on the activity of some of the press, and before our justice system can function, then our behavior is shameful. The best I know to do is to pray for all of those involved, that the truth may be known, that our nation may remain strong, and that we may all draw nearer to God's love and grace.
There are scriptural teachings that help us in such trying times. The words of our Lord teach us the Golden Rule, "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12 NRSV)
For me, this means that as much as I would not want to be condemned for things alleged, so I must not condemn others because of allegations about them. If the allegations are proven true, then as much as I would pray for repentance, grace and forgiveness for myself, so I must pray for repentance, grace and forgiveness for others. In the current issue, both before and after we discover the truth, we must pray for those who have behaved shamefully, be it the President or his accusers; and, we must pray for those injured by the bad behavior, be it the women involved, or the President. Hopefully, there will be appropriate disciplinary action taken on those who have caused the injury, but at no point do we get the privilege of righteously condemning any of them, for we too are sinners. Jesus said "Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven;" (Luke 6:37 NRSC). For all of us, this is a hard command to obey, and it is hard to know how to apply it and still do justice. But the command remains.
These are not easy times for any of us. The nations of the world are watching us. Our neighbors are listening to us. Our children are imitating us. May our trust in the power of prayer and our witness to the teachings of Jesus be strong, and may our nation grow closer to God through even this tragic time. Amen.
The Rev. Wayne Majors
Pastor, Community Christian
St. Luke's Church of The Nazarene, 1715 East Prospect will be in revival beginning Sunday, Feb. 1 through 4, according to Pastor William Bonee.
Evangelist for the meeting will be the Rev. Nathan Covington, a commissioned evangelist who has served the Church of the Nazarene for the past 30 years as both pastor and evangelist.
Services are scheduled Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m.
While attending Southern Nazarene University where he received his B.A. and M.A. degrees, the Rev. Mr. Covington traveled extensively throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas as an evangelist and youth meeting speaker. He was elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and College and in 1989 was elected to Who's Who in American Christian Leadership.
Services are scheduled for Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Bonee said services will be held Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The Rev. Mr. Covington has the interest of Christ and the building of His kingdom at heart, Pastor Bonee observed. He brings to his ministry a rich and vivid awareness of life and of the Scriptures, particularly in the area of the Old Testament. You will enjoy his Bible centered messages and his warm spirit, Pastor Bonee pointed out.
The congregation at St. Luke's extends an invitation to the community to attend these services for revival and renewal. Nursery care will be provided.
First Lutheran Church will be observing the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany on Feb. 1 at both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. services. The main theme for the day is "Amazed at the Word." The Gospel Lesson of the day speaks about Jesus returning to the synagogue in his hometown of Nazareth. There people were amazed at the gracious and authoritative teaching of Jesus. The other readings and the hymns all remind us of the importance of God's Word for our life. The Epistle Lesson is taken from the familiar "love" chapter of I Corinthians 13 which tells us that love should be a way of life for all.
Pastor Thomas Ramsey will use Ephesians 4:1-13 as the basis of his sermon entitled, "What's the New Kid Going to Do Here?" This is the second in the series of sermons Pastor Ramsey is using to help members become better acquainted with their new minister and his mission in Ponca City.
Members of First Lutheran urge visitors to join them for worship, in
hopes that they, too, will find wonder and awe at the amazing Word of God.
LIFESTYLES
Members of Xi Gamma Sigma met Jan. 13 in the home of Barbara Ashlock. After roll call and reading of minutes, president Barbara Feil held a discussion and vote on the chapter donation to the International endowment fund.
Forms to enter recipes for the Beta Sigma Phi cookbook "Women of Good Taste" were distributed. A report was given and money collected for the Valentine dance to be held Feb. 14 at the Elks club. Barbara Ashlock will head the committee to decorate the Valentine Queens' backdrop for the dance.
Ms. Feil reported that Founder's Day observation would be held April 21 at the Marland Mansion. Juni Parks will be in charge of the City Council yearbook to be distributed at Founder's Day. Following the business meeting a program was given by Mardi Didlake and Melissa Harger of the Red Cross on HIV/Aids.
The second meeting of the month was held Jan. 27 at the home of Mary Rickords. A summary was received from service chairman Sue Waggerman regarding the Christmas gifts and food for the family adopted by the chapter. Ms. Feil announced that Xi Gamma Sigma would furnish refreshments at the next City Council meeting on Feb. 2.
Social chairman Cindy Russell gave a report on the pot-luck dinner and super bowl party which was held at the home of Leora and Dave Simmons. She announced that the pre-party for the Valentine dance will be held at the Elks club preceding the dance. Members will bring hors d'oeuvres.
The next meeting will be Feb. 10 in the home of Barbara Feil. Peggy Cookson will have the program. At the Feb. 24 meeting a dinner will be held to honor the chapter's Valentine queen. The location will be announced later. Following the business meeting, Mardi Didlake from the Red Cross gave a demonstration, with her "dummy" Annie, on rescue breathing and CPR.
Staci and Wes Mattheyer of Davenport announce the birth of a son at 10:41 p.m. Jan. 5, 1998 at the Edmond Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 6-pounds, 10-ounces and was 18 1/2-inches long. He has been named Tristan Dallas Mattheyer.
Maternal grandparents are Harold and Pam Roberts of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are J. W. and Arlena Mattheyer, Naomi and Farrell Black of Davenport.
Great-grandparents are James and Betty Gilstrap and Bill and June Roberts, all of Kansas City, and Joyce Mattheyer of Davenport. Dot Huston is the great-great-grandmother and great-great-grandfather is the late Harry Dallas Huston.
Janet Hughes hosted the Jan. 26 meeting of Eta Delta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi sorority, with 12 members repeating the Opening Ritual. Sylvia Smith presided at the business session and plans were made for the Feb. 14 City Council Valentine Dance. Nancy Pryse will represent the chapter as Valentine Queen.
Betty Wyatt won the door prize and was presented the Beta Buddy basket. Ms. Hughes presented an informative program on the "listening styles" of men and women. A video segment of 20/20 was shown featuring Barbara Walters and interviews with several experts in the field.
Pat Sipe will host the Feb. 9 meeting and the March meeting will be a soup supper and card party.
Jan. 26 was the meeting date for Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority at the home of June Miller. There were four members pinned and Pam Sober was a guest. Ms. Miller led the Opening Ritual and Jan Ellison called roll. Ms. Miller also gave the treasurer's report and the Valentine's Dance was discussed.
The chapter yearbook was updated and the traveling basket was given to Sammie Coats by Ms. Ellison, who won the mystery gift. The hostess presented the cultural program on the importance of family and "how they enrich our lives." The Feb. 9 meeting will be hosted by Jan Ellison at the Shakers Drive In at Fairfax.
The January social event for Laureate Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority was held Monday at the home of Elsie Rosenbaum with 10 members attending. A "sub" sandwich set the theme for refreshments and announcement was made that a "Sweetheart" dinner would be held in February.
Members brought "White Elephant" items concealed in brown paper bags. The mystery bags were used as game prizes and contained a variety of interesting items.
The Alpha Gamma Mother's Club met on Jan. 26 at the home of Mrs. Carol O'Rear. Mrs. O'Rear also served as co-hostess. Mrs. Leslie Hoover led the Collect and Aims. The secretary called roll with each member answering by naming her favorite winter Olympic sport. Six members were present.
Chaplain Jean Hess read a selection entitled "The First Thing Every Morning and The Last Thing Every Night" from the Helen Steiner Rice book, "A Book of Blessings."
During committee reports, there was a motion to continue to contribute to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, the Oklahoma Association of Mother's Clubs annual service project. The Ways and Means Committee said that the next Craft Fair will be at Unity Gym on Nov. 7.
Old Business consisted of making plans for the upcoming OAMC convention. Alpha Gamma will be responsible for making the ditty bags and menus for the convention luncheon.
Mrs. Jean Hess won the hostess gift. The next meeting will be on Feb. 9 at the home of Mrs. Billie Stepken.
New board members for Birth Choice of Ponca City, a non-profit crisis pregnancy center, have been elected. They are Michael Trewitt, president; Rick Vanater, vice president; Jared Cottle, treasurer; Ann Gardner, secretary.
The board elected Christy Owens as Executive Director and Mary Beth Cottle as Assistant Director. Tammy Key has been the director and recently moved to Texas.
Birth Choice is located at 205 West Hartford. The volunteer staff is available for support and services Monday and Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.; Thursday, 4-6 p.m.
Members of Xi Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Monday evening at the home of Dorothy Leonard. Pat Schissler, president, presented a ballot vote for membership concerning six prospective charities being considered for this year's donations from International. Approval was given all projects.
Correspondence included a letter of appreciation for the chapter's donation
to Breast Cancer Research. Plans were made to hold a Spring Fling garage
sale and the group designed snowmen for continued gift-giving. A Valentine
Queen's celebration dinner at the Rusty Barrel was scheduled for Feb. 9.
SPORTS
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
TONKAWA - The Lady Mavericks of NOC picked up their second decisive victory in a row, Thursday, blasting the Lady Raiders of Rose State College, 69-46.
After starting their season at a discouraging 7-12, the defending conference champions are now 9-12 and undefeated in conference play at 2-0.
After jumping to a 8-0 lead to start the game, the Lady Mavs held that lead throughout the half. Behind a career night by Danielle Monie, who finished the game with 23 points, the Lady Mavs left the floor at intermission ahead by seven, 30-23.
Actually, if not for hot 3-point shooting by the Lady Raiders, who buried 4-of-5 to start the game, the score wouldn't have been as close.
And though the Lady Mavs dominated on both ends of the court to that point, head coach Greg Krause had some thoughtful words for his team in the locker room.
"I told them not to be discouraged by not having a bigger lead. We were moving the ball so well it was almost like we were getting too many quick, 3-point shots. Which is okay if you're hitting the three, but we weren't. We needed to start moving the ball around and look for a higher percentage shot."
Into the second half, the Lady Mavs still got the open 3-pointers, but this time they were falling. Monie had two to open the third quarter, Brandi McClellan and Renee Reese combined for two to close, and suddenly the Lady Mavs sat on a hearty, 53-28 lead.
Though the Lady Raiders - with a pair of 3-pointers by Rhonda Cook - patched together a 12-4 run to close the gap a little, 17 points would be as close as they would get.
"We dictated the entire flow of the game," said Krause, "we jumped out early, we were sharp, had good instincts, good reactions. Our conditioning is where it needs to be, and we're getting a good effort off the bench."
If there is one thing that worries Krause, however, it's whether or not his team can maintain their intensity through the remainder of the grueling conference schedule.
"We need consistency," he says, "and we need more production from our inside players."
Following Monie's 23 point production, McClellen had ten, Shannon Hands had nine, Cathy Rogers had eight, Mandy Perkins had six, Angella Ogle had four, Reese had three, while Jennifer Williams, Sarah Roughface, and Ritha Moro all had two apiece.
The Lady Mavs will put their determination to the test on Monday, when they hit the road to take on Western.
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
TONKAWA - After a meteoric rise through the National Juco Top 20 poll, the Mavericks of NOC - ranked No. 15 earlier this week - made a quick exit Thursday night, falling in the final seconds to Rose State College, 81-79.
Down by as much as 19 points in the first half, the Mavs (18-4, 1-1) scrambled back in the second to go ahead by five, 68-63, with five minutes left in the game.
The Raiders, led by former NOC freshman Steven Lookout, staged a comeback of their own, however, and retook the lead by four, 78-74, with 26 seconds left.
After Marlon Towns added two for the Mavs, Landon Williams responded on the other end with a pair of free throws. With eight seconds left, NOC's Josh Regnier then raced down the court, pulled up at the 3-point arc and buried a shot to put the Mavs within one.
A forced foul on the Raiders' Aaron Fulson sent Rose State back to the line and back on top by two, and with 5 seconds left, Regnier again came ripping up the court, looking to send the game into overtime. But Reginer, one of the Mavs' quickest players and inarguably one of their best ball handlers, lost the dribble on what could have been a reach-in by the Raiders' Lenny Bert.
The Raiders celebration, after a near-melee with the Northern fans, was epic.
"They just won the national championship, on our floor," said a disheartened coach Mick Weiberg, "that's a huge win for them. Huge. We can forget about national rankings now. We just have to suck up our guts and keep playing."
To Weiberg, it was both the first fifteen minutes - when they couldn't seem to buy a basket - combined with the last five, when the Mavs committed four turnovers, that doubtlessly cost them the game.
"We didn't do our job," he says, "it's one of those gut-wrenching losses you hate to have. Dumb turnovers will kill you in a close game. When the breaks aren't going your way you have to play smarter, and the mental errors killed us."
Aside from the fact that the Mavs didn't shoot well in the first half, they also sent the Raiders to the line 16 times, where they connected on all but four. The Mavs, meanwhile, made only three trips.
"That's a big stat, those extra free throws did us in," Weiberg says.
Still, despite the early, 19 point deficit, the Mavs did manage to come back. With big production from Joe Patmon, who had seven of the Mavs' final nine points in the half, they closed the gap quickly. In a 15-8 run, the Mavs trailed by just five, 41-36, at intermission.
Besides Patmon's 24 point, eight rebound effort, only Towns was recognized by Weiberg as playing well. Towns finished with 21 points, 14 rebounds and four assists.
"They did everything they had to," said Weiberg, "but no body joined them."
Zach Cazzelle finished with 12 points, followed by Regnier and DeShawn Denson with six each, Kyle Dean and Jared Weiberg with three each, while Chris Beech and Jace Turnbull with two each.
Lookout led the way for the Raiders, riding 10-of-19 shooting to score 23 points."We just didn't get after him, we were letting him have the easy baskets. I don't know why we took that posture - I could have made some of the shots he made," Weiberg said.
The Mavericks go on the road Monday, taking on Western.
"This is an enormous game coming up," Weiberg concluded, "our character is really going to show up."
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Trying to shake off last week's upset loss to Stillwater. Ponca City's Wildcat wrestlers face another tough Frontier Conference foe tonight as they host Sand Springs in the Robson Fieldhouse, starting at 7.
"It's going to be close," Po-Hi coach Pat Young said of tonight's duel. "I looked at it on paper and it is going to be very close.
"Our kids who are suppose to win better win and we absolutely can't give up a bunch of bonus points.
Tonight is the start of a season-ending three dual home stand for the Wildcats. The Poncans tackle Sapulpa here Feb. 5 and Tulsa Union on Feb. 10.
The loss to Stillwater ruined the Wildcats' bid for an 11-win season. Now 7-3-1, the Cats can still get 10 wins, buy it will be a tight fit.
"We just did not wrestle very well at Stillwater," Young said of the 40-24 setback last Thursday.
"But now we'll just have to put that behind us and go on. We'll see what happens."
"Sand Springs finished sixth, 27 points in front of eighth-place Ponca City, in the recent Sapulpa Tournament - the only time the two teams have crossed paths this season.
Surprisingly, the two teams met head-to-head in only one match. Sand Springs' Copeland defeated Po-Hi's Phillip Gelino 9-0 in the second round of the consolations at 112 pounds.
Ponca City placed four in the top five at Sapulpa. Matt Dodgen took first, Mark Dodgen second, Kyle Duren third and Jay Bentley fifth.
Sand Springs' Harold Sutherland placed first at 275 pounds, while Jackson was third at 140, Zichefoose third at 171, Weaver fourth at 130, Feathers fourth at 145 and Brandt fifth at 135.
On paper, a couple of the tighter matches will come at 130 where Mark Dodgen meets Weaver and at 135 as Matt Dodgen faces Brandt.
There was one late change in the Wildcats' lineup for tonight. Sophomore Clint Stafford will be at 125 pounds.
The rest of the Ponca City lineup includes Phillip Brotherton at 103 pounds, Josh Bailey at 119, Lorenzo Jones at 140, Michael Osborn at 145, Duren at 152, Toby Redleaf at 160, Marciano Villarruel at 171, Bentley at 189, Nick Steichen at 215 and Jason Nurenberg at 275.
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
Po-Hi's homecoming challenger, the Broken Arrow Tigers, are tired. After playing two games this week, one on Tuesday against Sapulpa, and one tonight against Jenks, they should be.
Saturday, the home teams hope to use Broken Arrow's fatigue to their advantage.
The Lady Cats will tip off at 6:15, followed by the boys game at 7:45. Please note that homecoming activities will get under way at 5:45, so come early. And, unless something heavy falls on them, WBBZ's Phil and Craig will be on hand to provide insightful, play by play coverage.
Lady Tigers (11-2, 6-1) at P.C. Lady Cats (6-9, 2-7)
At 5-7, with curly blond hair and an All-American smile, Broken Arrow's Kristin Brady looks about as menacing as Little Orphan Annie. Yet beneath that demure exterior lies the soul of Annie Oakley. This girl can shoot.
At 22.8 points per game, she leads the Frontier conference in scoring, a full point and a half ahead of 6-2 power player Jessica Bates of Owasso.
The last time the Lady Cats got a glimpse of Brady, Jan. 20, they plastered their quickest players to her in a box-and-one defensive scheme. Brady still unleashed for 20 points.
So what's a team to do?
"We'll do a little box-and-one again, and we've been working on a 1-3-1 half court trap, too," says head coach Dana Pulley. "It seems to work with other teams against us, so we thought we'd give it a try."
But what the Lady Cats really seem to need, before defense, is a homing beacon of some kind on the basketball. In Tuesday's loss to Stillwater, they hit just 30 percent of their field goals and went 13-of-30 from the free throw line.
"We're having a shooting practice today," says Pulley, "we're all going to shoot 100 free throws. Hopefully, that will put us in some kind of rhythm for tomorrow."
The Lady Cats will also have to slow down Broken Arrow's 6-0 junior post player Christie Baugess, who unloaded for 17 points last time around.
Broken Arrow (8-5, 5-2) at P.C. Wildcats (5-10, 2-7)
The Wildcats are currently riding a three game win-streak, the last being a huge road win against Stillwater, Tuesday.
In that game, the Cats came from behind in the final quarter, got the lead, and held on to win, 60-55.
On Jan. 20, the last time the Poncans played with the Tigers, they also tried a comeback, broke to within two, but couldn't make the final plays and eventually fell by (coincidentally), 60-55.
The difference, hopefully, is that the Wildcats have figured out how to win. Earlier in the season, the Cats were giving the ball up on turnovers by nearly a 2-1 margin. Today, they're nearly dead even with the opposition.
And to win Saturday, the Cats will have to stop 6-5 forward Jon Belt, who leads the Frontier conference in scoring and who led the Tigers last time against the Poncans with 15 points.
Defensively, the Cats are the penultimate team in the conference, giving up 63.5 points a game, while on offense they're still pouring it on, scoring an average of 56.8 points per outing. That's good for fourth place.
For the No. 3 conference ranked Tigers - while marginally less productive than the Cats on offense - have a stifling defense which gives up, on average, just 48.2 points per game.
West Division
Men
Team Conf. Overall
Rose 2-0 11-10
Northern 1-1 18-4
Eastern 1-1 9-13
Seminole 1-1 9-12
Western 0-1 8-13
Murray 0-1 1-20
Women
Northern 2-0 8-12
Eastern 2-0 16-6
Seminole 1-1 15-7
Murray 0-1 8-10
Rose 0-1 7-15
Western 0-1 4-16
East Division
Men
Team Conf Overall
Connors 2-0 17-4
Westark 1-0 12-6
NEO 1-1 11-9
Bacone 0-1 13-7
Carl Albert 0-1 12-7
Northark 0-1 5-14
Women
Connors 1-0 21-0
Northark 2-0 17-3
NEO 1-0 13-7
Westark 1-1 17-2
Carl Alber 0-2 5-14
Bacone 0-2 3-15
Monday's Results
Men
Northern 68, Murray 52
Rose State 64, Seminole 55
Eastern 80, Western 73
Women
Norftherfn 80, Murray 62
Eastern 67, Western 51
Seminole 89, Rose State 49
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Thursday's Results
Men
Rose State 81, Northern 79
Seminole 68, Eastern 56
Connors 78, NE0 74
Northark vs. Bacone
Westark vs. Carl Albert
Women
Northern 69, Rose State 46
Eastern 69, Seminole 65
Northark 94, Bacone 77
Westark 65, Carl Albert 41
Connors vs, NEO