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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Friday, February 16, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES EDUCATION RELIGION SPORTS LOCALUpgrading of Cabins OK’d for Wentz Camp Upgrading of Cabins OK’d for Wentz CampBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer The cabins at Wentz Camp will receive some much needed improvements, thanks to a unanimous vote by city commissioners Monday night. The board voted to award a contract to Frontier Siding in the amount of $17,548 for the replacement of the camp’s old steel windows, 36 in all, with modern vinyl windows, which feature tempered glass for added safety. According to Park and Recreation Department officials, the replacement of these windows, which should begin in the next couple of weeks, are part of plans to improve the use of the camp by cleaning up the exterior of the cabins. Other recent improvements at Wentz Camp include the renovation of nine of the camp’s 12 cabins. “What we’ve been trying to do is reduce our annual maintenance costs at the camp,” said Jim Sindelar, director of the Park and Recreation Department. The new windows, coupled with the recent cabin renovations, are expected to make the camp more attractive and functional to the public. “The new windows will look similar to the old ones” to help maintain the original look of the camp, he said. According to Sindelar, the camp, which is open from mid-May to mid-October, is used primarily as youth camps by churches and other organizations. “What the camp was originally set up for by Lew Wentz, when he built it back in the 1930s, was for Boy Scout and Girl Scout camps,” he said. “That’s why the cabins are separated like they are.” City commissioners also approved a Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation to allow Sooner Bible Camp exclusive use of Wentz Camp June 5-8. Also at Monday night’s meeting, commissioners looked at a request by the Three Extreme Group for approximately 25,000 square feet of land, located between the 101 Ranch Rodeo Arena and the Ponca City Humane Society on West Prospect, to build a skateboard park for local youth. Sindelar told commissioners the Park and Recreation Advisory Board has looked at several sites since the Three Extreme Group first submitted its request over a year ago. “None of the previous sites have worked out for one reason or another,” he said. John Braley, president of the rodeo grounds, took exception to the West Prospect location, telling commissioners it wasn’t safe. “I just don’t see that (area) as being a good place for a skateboard park,” he said. “That just can’t be a smart location.” Commissioner Chris Hand said he believed they had put off the kids pushing for this project long enough. “I want to see us find some place for these kids to build their skate park,” he stressed. (See PARK, Page 3A) (Continued From Front) Mayor Tom Leonard agreed, adding, “We want to do what we can to make this possible.” The board finally elected to table the issue until it could be revisited during a future work session. The problem with other sites have centered around a list of requirements necessary for the park. Sindelar explains: “We want a location with various utilities, because they want a rest room facility there, and it needs to be in an area that’s not sensitive to noise, has sufficient parking, yet, is still visible for security reasons.” Some of the areas which have been considered by both the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and the Three Extreme Group are Fifth Street Park; the lot south of Commercial Federal Bank near the intersection of Fourth Street and Oklahoma Avenue, various areas at the Industrial Park and the Donner water storage area. “We’re going to try to nail down a site for them during the next work session,” he said. In other news at the meeting, commissioners approved a letter of intent and first right of refusal between the city of Ponca City and Frank R. Cain for conducting a drag boat race at Lake Ponca. Included in this letter is water rights at the lake through 2004. “The reason to have the water rights is to keep another promoter from coming in and putting a drag boat race after Mr. Cain has done all of the leg work,” noted Sindelar. To keep these rights, Cain will have to do some things to keep those rights, he explained. One of those requirements is to actually conduct a race by Aug. 31, 2002. He will also have to “come back by Sept. 15 of this year and give a status report to city commissioners and have a final contract signed between himself and the city of Ponca City by Nov. 15.” City Commissioners also considered and approved the final plat for Phase I of the new Fox Run Estates subdivision. The subdivision, to be developed by Evans and Associates Construction Company Inc., is expected to include 30 lots on 40 acres on property located across from Lew Wentz Municipal Golf Course or the 2000 to 2500 block of L.A. Cann Drive. This property is also expected to come up for annexation vote next month. According to Lee Evans, of Evans and Associates Construction Company, the covenant at the subdivision will restrict homes to 1,600 to 2,500 square foot and up. E Commerce Degree OfficialBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor A “hot-ticket” for higher paying jobs — an E-Commerce degree program — was announced Thursday evening as another feather in the educational cap of Ponca City. The announcement of the addition of the coveted E-Commerce degree was made at the University Learning Center. The confirmation of the degree came at a reception for Summit members and invited guests. Alex Pujari, Dean of E-Commerce, Northwestern Oklahoma State University NWOSU, Alva, officially confirmed an E-Commerce degree to is to be offered in the fall semester, noting this degree is the “hottest in the field” for future well paid jobs. He was introduced by Sara Myers, ULC Advisory Board member. Pujari said when NWOSU decided to do the degree program at Alva, it was the first in the United States to offer the course. The enrollment at NWOSU has gone form 30 to 500 since the program began. Even before it became official, 26 students have expressed interest in the E-Commerce at ULC. This degree is offered at Alva and Enid by NWOSU, but the ULC degree is the first outreach program. “Education has gone from traditional to technology, and business is going from business to the market place via technology,” Pujari said. He noted that last year there were 843,000 unfilled jobs in this field last year and it is expected to grow to 2.3 million unfilled this year. He said the average jobs for those with the E-Commerce degree will pay $71,000 to $73,000 a year. This degree fits well with Ponca City’s bandwidth project of the future. According to Pujari, CEOs are being asked by Fortune Magazine about their long-range plans. The question is “what is your long-range strategy for electronic economy?” Carl Renfro, member of the Oklahoma State Board of Regents, announced at the reception that additional funds of $170,000 had been allocated to ULC for this program. Currently the Regents fund the ULC, a pilot program to bring higher education to rural areas, at about $800,000 a year. In a public-private partnership, Conoco furnishes the facilities at its complex and the ULC campus is open to public for enrollment. Renfro stated, “Higher education is the fuel that drives the engine of economic development.” He commended, Conoco; Dr. Joe Kinzer, president of Northern Oklahoma College, and the staff of ULC for the continuing development of degreed programs. About 75 attended the reception for Summit members and toured the facilities. Dr. Brenda Stacy, director of ULC, presented a power point program on the center and told of the connection with Northern Oklahoma College and cooperation with Pioneer Technology Center. ULC brings college degree programs from other institutions to Ponca City. Goal of ULC is to make bachelor level and higher degrees available for those who would not otherwise be able to pursue their educational goals. Mike Fretwell, general manager for the Conoco’s Mid-Continent Business Unit and chairman of ULC advisory council, gave the welcome. Fretwell paid tribute to the regents for their foresight and also mentioned Richard Severance, his predecessor, for the part he played in bringing the center to Ponca City. Fretwell said the motto of ULC is “The empires of the future are the empires of the mind,” by Winston Churchill. Gary Bracken, chairman of the ULC Scholarship Foundation Inc., told of the effort to raise funds for scholarships. Nearly NewsThe Artrain USA is on track to be in Ponca City on March 2, according to Cathy Ferguson, Ponca City Tomorrow director. Fourth through sixth grades in all the Ponca City schools have been informed and the outlying schools are in the process of being invited to see this national art museum on wheels. Contributions are coming in from individuals, industries and organizations, and people are excited about the train, according to Ferguson. Accommodations for the train staff have donated. Details have yet to be worked out for where the train will be located. Po Hi Senior Night Will Honor Seven Varsity CheerleadersSeven varsity cheerleaders will be honored tonight during Senior Night at approximately 6:15 p.m., immediately following the boys junior varsity game at Robson Fieldhouse. Senior basketball players, Hi-Steppers, prep band and trainers will also be recognized. Aubry Clark, daughter of Lile and Loretta Clark, is the co-head cheerleader. She has been active in cheerleading for five years and was selected as an All-Region Cheerleader, NCA All-American and received a nomination to join the ACA staff. She has been on the honor roll for four years, a member of the National Honor Society, Who’s Who, Yearbook staff, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Young Life. She plans to attend OSU after graduation and major in pre-medical sciences. Amber DeWeese is the daughter of George and Corina DeWeese. She has been a varsity cheerleader for five years and was named All-American Cheerleader her freshman through senior years. She has been active in school activities and clubs such as the Foreign Language Club and Science Club. She is a member of Who’s Who and has maintained a 3.8 grade point average. She plans to attend NOC for two years and then go on to OSU and major in general public health. Natalie Holmes, the daughter of Fred and Pat Holmes, has been a cheerleader for five years. She has been named NCA All-American and ACA All-Star cheerleader. She is an honor roll student and has been active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club and the Yearbook. She plans to attend Southwestern College in Winfield and major in athletic training/pre-physical therapy. Tara Nelson, the daughter of Boyd and Teri Nelson, has been a cheerleader for four years and was named an NCA All-American her sophomore year and an ACA All-Star her senior year. She is also on the Ladycat track team where she competes in the long jump and 100 meter relay. She has been on the honor roll all four years and was selected as a Girls State delegate last year. She plans to attend OSU after graduation and major in international business with a minor in Spanish. Jennifer Niemann serves as captain of the cheer squad. She has been a varsity cheerleader for five years and is an ACA All-Star Cheerleader. She was selected for Girls State in 2000, has been in Who’s Who, participated as a defense attorney with the Youth Traffic Court, received the USAA Journalism Award and honors with the Oklahoma Scholastic Press Association. She serves as a feature editor on the Poncan. Jennifer will spend her summer as an ACA cheer instructor for camps and plans to attend OSU in the fall. Her parents are John and Nancy Niemann. Jenni Nimmo, daughter of Wes and Judy Nimmo, has been a varsity cheerleader for five years. She is a three-year NCA All-American Cheerleader and an ACA All-Star. She is a member of the varsity golf team and was named to the All-Conference Team for the past three years. She is on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, member of Who’s Who, National Honor Society, Student Council and Foreign Language Club. She is active in Ponca City Youth Traffic Court as a judge and prosecuting attorney. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Oklahoma and pursue a degree in pharmacy or health-related field. Amber Stolhand is the daughter of Caroline Stolhand and Mike and Pati Stolhand. She has been a cheerleader for three years and was an All-American cheerleader in the eighth and ninth grades. She is an active member of First Assembly of God Church and teaches sixth grade girls at the church. She plans to attend Northeastern State University in Tahlequah and plans to cheer and major in education. NOC Presents ‘Man of La Mancha’ Beginning Tonight at TonkawaTONKAWA — “Man of La Mancha,” the Northern Oklahoma College spring musical, brings a glimpse of life in 16th century Spain to the Northern Performing Arts Center on the Tonkawa campus. The production opens tonight with additional performances Feb. 17, 18, 22, 23 and 24. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. for all performances except Sunday, Feb. 18 when a 2 p.m. matinee is scheduled. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Directed by Mariann Cook Priboy, the play centers on the attempt of the aging Miguel de Cervantes, incarcerated in a Seville dungeon and awaiting trail by the Inquisition for an offense against the Church. In an attempt to save his meager possessions, including the uncompleted manuscript of his novel “Don Quixote,” from confiscation by his fellow prisoners. In a kangaroo court, he presents a defense in the form of an entertainment. He and his faithful manservant transform themselves into Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, playing out the story with the prisoners taking the parts of other characters. Tye Palmer, Perkins, plays Cervantes/Don Quixote who searches for his impossible dream with Ryan King, Oologah, as his faithful squire Sancho Panza. Shannon Lee, Norman, stars as Aldonza, the inn’s kitchen maid perceived by Don Quixote as his lady love Dulcinea. Karen Holt of Norman is Don Quixote’s niece Antonia, and Chris Thatcher, Del City, is Antonia’s fiancee, Dr. Sanson Carrasco. Blackwell actor Donnie Mayden plays the Padre. Lara Lawson, Grove, has the role of Don Quixote’s housekeeper. The Innkeeper and Maria, the Innkeeper's wife, are portrayed by Steven Springer, Enid, and Susie Black, Bartlesville. Ponca City's Adam Lake is the Barber while Mike Deken of Pawhuska plays Pedro. Also appearing on stage are Sarah Richardson, Guymon, as Fermina and a Moorish dancer; Jessica Rhoads, Ponca City, as Pasquela and a Moorish dancer; Alex Breeding, Bixby, as the Captain of the Inquisition; and Bert Karp, Broken Arrow, and Brad Easterbrooks, as Inquisition guards. Muleteers are played by Devin Tebow, Lamont; Jared Auld, Tonkawa; and Brett Rottmayer, Dewey. The pit orchestra, composed of student, faculty and community members and conducted by Dineo Heilmann, includes faculty Dr. Mike Moore and Doug Martin; Ponca Citians Jennifer Adams, Mel Arner, Lisa Hermes, Dennis Kerr, Ellen Kerr, Joanna Lee, Sheryl Martin, Sarah Round and Connie Van Ausdall; Sue Faussett and Tyler Prather, Blackwell; Rocky Dickinson and Crissy Smith, Newkirk, and Amanda Francisco, Enid. Russell Nance, Hominy, is the stage guitarist. DEATHSDoyle Ray DeArmon Doyle Ray DeArmonBROKEN ARROW — Doyle Ray DeArmon, Broken Arrow resident, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001. He was 58. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is to be at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Floral Haven Funeral Home. Doyle Ray DeArmon was born March 15, 1942, in Red Oak, Okla., the son of Arley and Zella DeArmon. He married his wife, Victoria Benavidez, on Sept. 2, 1972 in Freemont, Calif. He retired as a Navy Chief Petty Officer after 21 years of service and then was employed as a sales representative in the oil industry with General Valve. He is survived by his wife; his parents, Arley and Zella DeArmon of Ponca City; two daughters, Dolores Cunnane of Tulsa and Janice DeArmon of California; two sons, Donald DeArmon and Robert DeArmon of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Janet Sindelar and Dorothy DeArmon of Ponca City; two brothers, Kenneth DeArmon of Clovis, Calif., and Marion DeArmon of Laredo, Texas; six grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends. Earl John TolleBlackwell — Earl John Tolle, a longtime Nardin resident, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 15, 2001, in the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was 91. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the Nardin Methodist Church with D. W. Boyd officiating and the Rev. David Sanders of the Nardin Methodist Church assisting. Burial will follow at the Mt. Olive Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Blackwell. Earl John Tolle was born Jan. 7, 1910, in Nardin, the son of John and Meta (Reese) Tolle. He grew up in the Nardin area and attended rural schools. He then began his farming operation which he continued for 60 years. He married Martha M. Priebe on Sept. 18, 1936, in Newkirk, and they settled on a farm north of Nardin. His wife preceded him in death on March 4, 1982. He was a member of the Nardin Methodist Church and the Booster Sunday School Class. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed drinking coffee with friends as well as driving the countryside and looking at wheat fields. Survivors include one daughter, Jonnie Larson of Edmond; two sisters, Ica Tolle and Hazel Clarke, both of Edmond; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers, Bud, Charlie, Lester, Mert, and Vernon Tolle. Casket bearers will be Joe Clarke, Cal Clarke, Joe Davis, Dean Hall, Tom Tolle, and Lee Priebe. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Red Cross, 1313 W. Ferguson, Blackwell, Okla. 74631 or to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation-Blood Disease Fund, 825 North East 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 74104-5097. Natalia Cabrera LaraWEBB CITY — Natalia Cabrera Lara, resident of Webb City, died Wednesday evening, Feb. 14, 2001 at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kan. She was 72. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. this evening, Friday, Feb. 16, at Grace Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Shidler with Father Leonard Higgins, presiding. Interment will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery of Ponca City under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Natalia Cabrera was born Dec. 29, 1928 in Mexico, to Vidal Cabrera and Emilia (Aguilar) Cabrera. She lived in Ponca City for several years and was employed as a nurse at the Grandview Hospital for ten years. She married John Rafael Lara on June 28, 1975, at Escondido, Calif. She was employed in the electronics division of the Asterguard Company in Escondido prior to moving to Webb City in October of 1991. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Shidler. Her hobbies included crocheting, sewing, crafts, cooking and making rosaries for missionaries. Survivors include her husband, John Rafael Lara, of the home; one son, John Lupe Reyes, Winfield, Kan.; one daughter, Loretta Reyes, Ponca City; four brothers, Antonio, John, Juan and Matias Cabrera; eleven sisters, Bernadine Torres, Matilda Vasquez, Inez Smith, Pauline Cruz, Julie Goldsmith, Josepha Cabrera, Josephine Walters, Petra Groover, Dorothy Cheeks, Marlene Beams and Anita Ornales; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by one stepson, John Lara Jr.; five stepdaughters, Mary Lou, Dora, Barbara, Janet and Susan. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Benito; one brother, Savino and one sister, Esther. Casket bearers will be grandsons, Shawn Reyes, Jason Reyes, Anthony Reyes, Haskell Walls Jr., Danny Nash Reyes and Mike Harader. Services PendingEdna M. ElbeEdna M. Elbe, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday morning, Feb. 16, 2001 at the Ponca Nursing Home. She was 86. Survivors include a daughter, Georgene Morris, of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. James W. WrightJames W. Wright, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, in Wichita, Kan. He was 80. Survivors include his wife, Billie. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. Leona Faye EvansNewkirk — Leona Faye Evans, longtime Newkirk resident, died early this morning, Feb. 16, 2001, at her home. She was 64. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. William McDonald ConklinKaw City — William McDonald Conklin, former Kaw City resident, died Thursday evening, Feb. 15, 2001 at the Ponca City Nursing Home. He was 62. Survivors include his father, Glenn Conklin, Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSMemorial Dinner — A memorial dinner will be held at noon on Saturday in honor of Lily R. Hopper. It will be held in the Ponca Indian Baptist Church. Everyone welcome; bring own dishes and chairs. Friday Bingo!! February 9, 2001 at the Disabled American Veterans, 401 South Lincoln, 762-3851. Early’s start at 6 pm. Don’t forget our Monday night and Tuesday afternoon bingo. Please come and help out our Disabled Veterans. adv. Class Reunion Plans — The Class of 1976 Reunion committee meeting will be Monday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge, 3612 Lake Road. Texas Sweet Onion and five other varieties of plants. 99 cents a bundle. Onion sets, strawberry plants, five varieties of seed potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, and collards. Bulk seed and burpee seed. Keathly Nursery. adv. Wildcat Afghans — Po-Hi Wildcat Afghans are for sale from the Dugout Club. They make great gifts for students, parents, friends, or any Wildcat Fan! Cost is $40. To purchase one call 762-8523 or 765-2727 or send your name and phone number to the Dugout Club, P.O. Box 2577, Ponca City, OK 74602. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $8.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Completes Basic Training — Marine Corps Pvt. Randy S. Wickham, son of Norma J. Silcox of 208 Stevens St., Blackwell, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. Wickham successfully completed 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally. Wickham is a 1997 graduate of Blackwell High School of Blackwell. Maytag washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges. Scratch/dent sale at Copeland’s. 315 East Grand. adv. Accident — A motorist reported an accident with injury one half mile south of Newkirk to the Communications Center at 7:32 a.m. Thursday. The Kay County Sheriff’s Office and Newkirk Fire Department were advised. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo No. 1, 400 East South Avenue, reported a gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 8:38 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A man in the 3100 block of North Union Street reported to Ponca City police at 9:18 a.m. Thursday his pet duck had been stolen. He also told police he believed a juvenile girl in a neighboring apartment had let the pet go. An officer responded to the scene and the girls parents were contacted. Twice As Good, 209 South Second, Storewide $4 Sack Sale! Friday and Saturday, 9:00-4:00. adv. Accident — A non-injury accident in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 11:02 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. V.F.W. & Auxiliary #1201, Valentine’s dinner February 18 at 1:00 pm. at Post Home. Chicken will be meat dish. Members and guests are to bring a covered dish to compliment the meal. adv. Theft — An employee at Global Connection, 1043 North Union Street, reported to Ponca City police at 11:04 a.m. Thursday a shoplifter had just left the business. A description was given of the suspect’s vehicle. Three officers responded to the scene and a search was made of the area. The vehicle was found behind Liberty School, 505 West Liberty, but was unoccupied at the time. A report was taken and the vehicle was towed from the scene. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Accident — An accident in the 200 block of East Cleveland Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 12:34 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Glass Negative has 101 Ranch Calendars for sale. 104 North 1st. adv. Burglary — A man in the 300 block of West Gary Street reported to Ponca City police at 1:37 p.m. Thursday his residence had been burglarized and a stereo taken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pauline’s Shrimp Peel, all you can eat, $11.95. Friday, 16th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 200 block of South Fourteenth Street reported a 41-year-old man was taken into custody on a Garfield County felony warrant for failure to pay at 9:21 p.m. Thursday. Disturbance — A woman in the 300 block of East Ponca Avenue advised Ponca City police at 3:42 p.m. Thursday her daughter had been the victim of a domestic assault. Two officers responded to the scene and an 18-year-old man was taken into custody for domestic assault and battery. Barely New. Buying Spring and Summer clothing. 2010 North 14th. Monday through Saturday 10-5:30. adv. Accident — A man reported to Ponca City police at 4:19 p.m. Thursday his daughter had been involved in a minor accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Overbrook Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Kids Review now accepting children’s spring/summer consignments. Spring open, Saturday February 17th. adv. Accident — A hit-and-run accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Liberty Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 5:34 p.m. Thursday. The caller said an older model vehicle had jumped the curb, hit a pole and nearly knocked over part of the fence at the baseball field, nearly hitting a baseball player in the process, before driving away. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Jim Wynn will be at Blue Lite Friday 16th, Saturday 17th at 7 p.m. Free six pack with winning ticket Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of South Oak Street and West Oklahoma Avenue requested backup before taking a 31-year-old man into custody for possession of a controlled and dangerous substance at 5:56 p.m. Thursday. Two officers responded to the scene to assist. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle, injury accident in the 2700 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 7:43 p.m. Thursday. Five officers with the Ponca City Police Department and two ambulances from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene. Two victims were taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. A 29-year-old man was taken into custody for driving under revocation, driving under intoxication and no insurance. Theft — A clerk at Hastings Books, Music and Video, 2900 North Fourteenth Street, reported to Ponca City police at 9:05 p.m. Thursday a 15-year-old boy was being held for shoplifting. An officer responded to the scene and the boy was taken into police custody for grand larceny. Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv. Character Quality — The City of Ponca City celebrates being a “City of Character” recognizing the importance of character qualities. This month’s quality is orderliness, which is analyzing a situation to identify its guiding purpose, organizing all relevant elements according to that purpose, and then maintaining the standard arrangement for ongoing success in that purpose. RELIGIONHartford Avenue Hosts Spanish Service Sunday Hartford Avenue Hosts Spanish Service SundayThe Hartford Avenue Church of Christ will host Juan Monroy, of Madrid, Spain this Sunday. Monroy will teach an adult and teen Bible class at 9:30 a.m. and will preach at 10:30. Monroy, a journalist by profession, is the author of over 30 books and has written thousands of articles. He is the editor and publisher of a bi-monthly magazine, Alternativa 2000, which is distributed in 25 countries in Europe and Latin America. He has spoken on the Herald of Truth radio programs in Spain for over 30 years. Monroy holds a master’s degree in journalism, and an honorary doctorate from Pepperdine University. Monroy and his wife, Mercedes, have four daughters and nine grandchildren. Born and raised in Morocco, he converted from atheism at the age of 20 and immediately began preaching and writing religious articles. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic, Monroy has preached on every continent. In 1967 Monroy was one of two non-Catholics personally chosen by Francisco Franco, then dictator of Spain, to draft the amendment to the Spanish constitution granting religious freedom to non-Catholics. He helped establish more than 30 churches in Spain, and acts as a liaison for several Spanish churches sponsored by the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ. Converted through the efforts of an evangelist from Cuba, Monroy has a special interest in that country. After meeting and talking with Fidel Castro at a reception in Nicaragua in 1984, Monroy was able to obtain a visa to visit Cuba. He made his first trip to Cuba in 1984, and since then has made one or more trips to Cuba each year, preaching and encouraging the churches there. He has been instrumental in spreading Christianity in that country. Monroy’s travels as a journalist and minister of the gospel have taken him to over 50 countries to preach. In addition to regular trips to Cuba, he visits other Latin America countries delivering Bibles, literature, and financial aid to those areas in need. “We are very excited to have this tireless worker for God here in Ponca City to encourage us and update us on the work in Spain and Cuba,” stated Don Huddleston, minister for the Hartford Avenue church. Hartford Avenue has supported missionaries in Spain for over 30 years, and members have supported native Cuban missionaries for around 8 years. Monroy will speak in Spanish Saturday evening at 6 at the Grand Avenue Church of Christ, 1300 West Grand. The Spanish speaking community is especially encouraged to hear him at that time. The Hartford Avenue church is located at the corner of Hartford Avenue and Joe Street. The community is invited to hear Monroy Sunday morning at the 9:30 and 10.30 a.m. services and to join him and the congregation for lunch in the church fellowship center following worship. ‘God Go With You’ Reception Planned At St. Paul’s MethodistSt. Paul’s United Methodist will be hosting a “God Go with You” reception for Don and Irene Coffelt this Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 o’clock in the church fellowship hall. The Coffelts, longtime residents of Ponca City, are moving to Oklahoma City to be near their family. Don was formerly in building supply and a pilot in World War II and the Middle East. Irene is an interior decorator who has long been active in Ponca City home decorating. Don is a member of the Lions Club and Irene has served on the District Trustees of the United Methodist Church. They have been active leaders in St. Paul’s for years. Both Coffelts have played key roles in the building program at St. Paul’s. Irene consulted on the interior design and Don has been the treasurer for the project. The $1.9 million, 14,500-square-feet program is just now being completed after a little more than a year of construction. The Coffelts are members of the Voyager’s Sunday school class. The class is serving the reception in their honor, and the public is invited. The congregation hopes that those who are friends and former colleagues will join in the churches’ efforts to say goodbye to Don and Irene and wish them well. St. Paul’s is located at Pecan and Hartford. Home Improvement Theme Of First Baptist WeekendOverwhelmed by the troubles of church families, Jeff and Debby McElroy quit their jobs with IBM and school-teaching to try to make a difference in families for the sake of the kids in the country. The McElroys will be in Ponca City to conduct their Home Improvement Conference Feb. 23 and 24 at the First Baptist Church. The marriage impact and family seminar is open to the community; cost is $50 a couple. Special programming will be available for children birth through sixth grade. To register, call the church at 765-4427. Seating is limited. “We just couldn’t stand by and watch what was happening to kids as their families were falling apart,” says Jeff. “Sure, it wasn’t easy, Debby adds, “but the rewards so greatly outweighed the struggles that it made it all worthwhile.” They have a unique style of presenting real tools for real life in a funny way. They use comedy, high-energy teaching, music and thought-provoking dramas to entertain while motivating couples to make the changes necessary to improve their marriage and their family life. The weekend will kick off on Friday night at 6:30. Married couples of all ages will enjoy getting time to visit to visit with other couples in the community, free of distractions from the kids. Throughout the evening, the McElroys will take couples through a comedic yet educational trip through what they call the “marital, not martial, arts.” “Many families think that they’ve got to have big problems to warrant going to something like this,” Jeff says. “Our purpose is to catch them before there are big problems. We want to show them how to not just survive being a family, but how to actually enjoy it in the process.” Saturday morning, the conference continues with a continental breakfast at 8:15 and a humorous and entertaining look at conflict resolution, spirituality and intimacy. The Marriage Impact Seminar will close at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday morning, the couple will meet at 9:45 a.m. with the parents of the community to share The Secrets of Successful Parents. During the morning service, they will use music, drama, comedy and testimony to encourage and equip families. After the service there will be a Grandparents Appreciation Luncheon; reservations are required. At 5:01 p.m., the McElroys will meet with the youth and parents for pizza. They will discuss Live With Your Parents Without Losing Your Mind. “We’re going to talk frankly about the problems youth have in their families during the ten years,” Jeff points out. “We really enjoy this time. We use a bunch of comedy as we let them laugh at our families while they learn about surviving theirs.” The Sunday night service will be at 6:45 and will commence the weekend. It is open to all church groups and congregations. Visit their website www.jeffanddebby.com. Staff Members Ordained At Northeast Baptist ChurchNortheast Baptist Church will ordain two staff members, Guy Cooper, minister of music, and Scott Richards, minister to students, on Sunday at 6 p.m. Ordination council will be held at 3 p.m. in room 226 at 2200 Pecan Road. Guy Cooper, minister of music, began his ministry with Northeast Baptist Church in July of 1990. Cooper began his ministry as an interim minister of music and youth at Trinity Baptist Church in Ardmore when he was a senior in high school. Then, while attending OBU, he served as an assistant music director at Trinity Baptist Church in Norman. Upon graduation from OBU, Cooper began his full-time ministry at First Baptist Church in Lexington, where he continued to serve for a little over seven years. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1983 with a bachelor of music degree in church music. He is a member of the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, a group made up entirely of ministers of music from across the state. Cooper and his wife, Donita, have three children, Melodie, Stephen, and Christina. Scott Richards joined the Northeast staff on May 25, 1998. He graduated from Cashion High School and received his bachelor’s degree in education from University of Central Oklahoma in May of 1992. Richards began his ministry at First Baptist Church in Piedmont. During his nine years as a member, he served in several leadership rolls — Sunday school teacher, bus ministry, Falls Creek counselor, activities director, youth choir and youth staff. Richards and his wife, Liz, have one son, Carson. The ordination council meeting is a time of questioning and hearing the testimony of the candidates. Men ordained by Southern Baptist Churches are invited to participate in this council. The Rev. Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor of Northeast, invites the public as well as friends and family of these men to attend the ordination service. The Rev. Gary Caldwell, pastor of Richards’ home church, First Baptist of Piedmont, will give the charge to the candidates and church for the service. The ordination candidates will be introduced by Dr. Michael Walker and Brian Reiss. Alvin Mott, deacon chairman, will make the recommendation of the ordination council. Donita Cooper will bring the message in music and Diane Hraban will play a musical presentation during the time of meditation and offertory. Church BriefsHartford Avenue Church of Christ The February event calendar for the church is almost full. The visitation team dinner will be held Friday 6 to 8 p.m. in the fellowship center. For youth news, Sunday will be a teen huddle; Friday, Feb. 23, an all-day excursion to Oklahoma City; and a Spring Sing at OC. Juan Monroy will be here to visit and update on the work in Spain and Cuba on Sunday. Prince of Peace Lutheran Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA, at 2800 Turner Road, will celebrate the seventh Sunday After the Epiphany with Holy Communion. Theme for Sunday is from Luke 6:31, in the words of Jesus, “Do to other as you would have them do to you.” Sunday school is at 9 a.m. followed by worship at 10 and fellowship at 11 a.m. The Sunday school is collecting food during February for the Friendship Feast. Family game night will be Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dessert. Mark your calendars for our Fat Tuesday pancake supper to be held on Feb. 27th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rose Stone Inn. Visit the website www.princeofpeacechurch.net Pioneer Christian Church Members of the Pioneer Christian Church, 1701 East Hubbard Road, invite the public to share God’s Word each week. The church has a full-time pastor and youth director. sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. followed by Sunday morning worship at 10:45. Sunday evening prayer time is 5 o’clock followed by Sunday evening worship at 6. Wednesday Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. International Gospel Hour The Newkirk Church of Christ help in the sponsorship of the Search TV program that can be seen each Sunday morning on Channel 5. The church also has a weekly radio program on KSOK 95.9 FM known as the International Gospel Hour heard each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. with Winford Claiborne as speaker. ‘God’s Good-O-Meter’ To Be Theme at First Lutheran SundayThe second to the last Sunday of Epiphany will see a festive service at First Lutheran Church on Feb. 18 for both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. The Rev. Tom Ramsey’s sermon will be “God’s Good-0- Meter.” This will be the first of two sermons on that topic to continue the month’s worship theme of goodness. The Senior Choir will sing “Lord, Hear Our Prayer” at both services. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Ramsey will be concluding the discussion on prayer at the 6:30 p.m. evening service the next two weeks. This Sunday the focus will be on praise as a part of prayer. On March 4, a new series called “Building Strong Families” will begin. On Sunday, the Careciple Ministry of First Lutheran is sponsoring a chili supper at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. There will be no charge for the supper. The group invites all to eat chili, attend worship at 6:30 p.m., and remain for dessert and fellowship. EDUCATIONNOC Regents Approve Personnel Moves, Employee Title Changes NOC Regents Approve Personnel Moves, Employee Title ChangesDuring a recent meeting, the Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved personnel moves and title changes for several employees on the Tonkawa campus. Lynda Ronck, formerly the bursar, is the new comptroller, while Margie Reutter moves from assistant bursar to Director of Human Resources, a new title for the bursar's position. Shannon Cranford, former bookkeeper/cashier, now handles payroll officer duties, and former cashier Ruth Jeffries is now bookkeeper/cashier. The Regents accepted the resignations of Brian Box, physics instructor; and Luanna Box, comptroller. In other business, the Board approved the appointment of Gary Sparks Companies of Tulsa as the architect for on-call services. Projects costing less than $50,000 will not have to be bid but can be handled by Sparks. The Regents also approved the purchase of two 40-passenger activity buses, onefor each campus. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Roger Stacy advised that total head count enrollment figures for spring semester 2001 at all sites totaled 2,6000, compared to 2,426 in 2000. He distributed figures showing fiscal year enrollment from 1982-2000. He said that Northern is developing a program tailored for daycare workers to earn an associate degree in early childhood development. Updating the Greater Gifts Drive report, Vice President for Development Dr. Ed Vineyard stated that as a result of a mass mailing, 41 new donors had contributed to the drive. The NOC Foundation had received $41,000, an increase of 78 percent over last year's drive, and the Book Scholarship Fund amount had passed $5,000. Marion Tucker, vice president for computer information systems, reported Northern is sending ITV classes to 20 remote sites. This semester 275 students are enrolled in 18 ITV classes. She demonstrated the college on-line enrollment procedure for the Regents. Vice President for Student Affairs Mick Weiberg noted that several very complimentary letters had been received from high schools participating in the Academic Quiz Bowl Tournament. Financial reports given by Vice President for Financial Affairs Anita Simpson and Section 13 allocation requests for projects, including instructional furniture and equipment, computers and networking for a presentation classroom, campus dining facilities and repair of educational facilities were approved. Regents attending the meeting were chairman Keith James, Pond Creek; vice chairman Bill Bridwell and secretary Bill O'Connor, Ponca City; and members Carl Hamm, Perry, and David Trojan, Enid. Community Christian High School Topic of Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20Members of the Ponca City Christian Academy invite local citizens to attend an information meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Grand Central Station, Fifth and Grand Avenue. The purpose of the informal meeting is to discuss the possibility of starting a Community Christian High School in Ponca City and to determine the level of interest within the community. This year has been a busy one for Ponca City Christian Academy. From a need that arose in May of last year to over 105 students enrolled in the 3-year old program through 8th grade, the Academy has become a leader in assisting parents with the education and spiritual development of their children as well as promoting high academic standards. Chuck Van Cleave, president of the Ponca City Christian Academy Board of Education, said, “It is critical in this time of global business, that quality education, proper character training, and self-discipline be instilled in our leaders of tomorrow.” Van Cleave also said the cost, planning and implementation of a project like this will take considerable time and effort from a number of concerned citizens. He said the goal of Ponca City Christian Academy to provide the best academic training in Northern Oklahoma through a Christian education. “If you believe that an institution with high academic standards and quality Christian education needs to be a mainstay in this community, we would welcome your attendance at this meeting,” he commented. If you would like to be a part of this project but are unable to attend the meeting, please call Jan Boomer at 765-6038 or Chuck Van Cleave at 762-9684. Superintendent’s Cornerby Dr. Bill White Ponca City Superintendent The nation-wide teacher shortage has reached Oklahoma and Ponca City. For years we have heard the predictions that the shortage that other states were facing would become a reality for Oklahoma. Most Oklahoman's familiar with our record of producing more teachers than we need could barely imagine a day when we would have vacancies go unfilled. Oklahoma colleges have helped neighboring states by supplying well-prepared teachers in ample quantities until now. Texas, for example, has a 100,000 teacher shortage today. Texas school districts are hiring, not only our recent graduates, but are taking several thousand of Oklahoma's most experienced teachers. In addition to substantial salary and benefit increases, the existing teachers are being lured away with signing bonuses, multi-year contracts and a retirement package that Oklahoma cannot match. The exodus to other states has gone hand-in-hand with a private industry raid on the most qualified math, science, and computer teachers. Nearly every large school in Oklahoma reports shortages of certified math and science teachers at a time when we are increasing graduation requirements in these areas. Teachers who are qualified to teach physics, chemistry, trigonometry, or calculus are in such short supply that several schools will be forced to drop these advanced courses or have them taught by teachers who are not certified in these subjects. In Ponca City we, too, have seen our list of applicants dwindle to a crisis level not only in science and mathematics, but a critical shortage of qualified applicants exists in library media, guidance counselors, and English teachers. As we struggle to find the money to hire additional teachers, we are faced with a realization that certified candidates may not be available in some areas. I recently attended Governor Keating's conference on the teacher shortage. Recommendations ranged from paying bonuses in critical shortage areas to increasing respect for teachers so they will remain in the profession and in Oklahoma. Nearly one-third of Oklahoma teachers are expected to retire within five years. If an additional 10 percent leave to teach in another state, we will see an unparalleled crisis in classrooms across Oklahoma and Ponca City. McCord Releases Honor RollsThe second nine weeks honor rolls for McCord Elementary have been released. The Principal’s Honor Roll recognizes students making straight A’s on their repot card. Those students were Justin White and Cindy Osborne, sixth graders; David Grider, Braden Hail, Kanten Klinger, Daniel Merz, Austin Vaughn, Caitlin Knott, Amanda Rozell, Adam Lewis, Brandie Choate, Meghan Doughty and Shelby White, fifth graders. Also, fourth graders Cameron Irons, Amanda Johnson, Daniel Calhoun, Britni Knight and Amy Runnels. Third graders were Zachary Adams, Bradey Baird, Kyle Green, Kelsey Boitel, Colby Fink and Brittany Klassen. The Faculty Honor Roll recognizes any student making B's and better on their report card. These students were: sixth graders Shawn Calhoun, Amanda Norton, Rebecca Powell, William Covey, Tara Wilde, Cory Krider, Katie Wells, Nathan Owens, Lucas Murr, Michael Wright, Jamie Burney and Evie Mead. Also, Bethany Clinton, Rebekah Garrison, Amber Loggan, Kailee Juckes, Amber Pemberton, Meagan Reaves, Chris Rush, Brandon Thomas, Kris Wooters, Caroline Arbona and Emily Dewey, fifth graders. Fourth graders were JoEll Carlisle, Rob Davis, Amy Robbins, Ryan Rogers, Jamie Martin, Jordan Turner and Samantha Carithers. Third graders were Tyler Feaster, Andrew Knight, Kelli Bricker, Brittany Farris, Ashlynn Hill, Jessica Horton, Darci LaRue, Warren Berg, Jessica Ivers and Kaelynn McClelland. Special Conference DatesIn an effort to increase attendance at parent/teacher conferences and make them more convenient for parents, East Middle School will be conducting conferences on Tuesday evening, Feb. 20 and Thursday evening, Feb. 2 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The conferences will be held in the gym on a “first come, first serve” basis. Progress reports can be picked up before talking to individual teachers and/or teams of teachers. For questions contact the school at 767-8010. School NewsPhillips Named to Honor Roll Emily Marie Phillips was named to the Randolph-Macon Women’s College Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall semester. The college is located in Lynchburg, Vir. Student Earns Honors Several local students attending Southwestern College have bee named to the honor roll. Ponca City students included June Bland, Verna Goff, Chris LittleCook, Chris Martin, Mike Perry and Mark Swenson. Scott Makes List Sarah Scott, a Po-Hi graduate, was named to the honor roll for the fall semester at Central Christian College in McPherson, Kan. Johnson Earns Honors Lance Johnson has been named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles for the fall semester. Lance is a junior majoring in film production. His parents are Ronald and Marcella Johnson. Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled for PC Students The dates and times for parent/teacher conferences for Ponca City students have been scheduled. Students will be out of school on Friday, Feb. 23 for the conferences. All conferences, except East Middle School, are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22 and Friday, Feb. 23. East conferences will be on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Thursday, Feb. 22. — Garfield Academy will be on Thursday from 3:45 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon; — Liberty Elementary will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m.; — Lincoln Elementary conferences will be on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon; — Roosevelt Elementary will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday; — Trout Elementary conferences will be on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 to 11:15 a.m.; — Union Elementary will be on Thursday from 3:40 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon; — Washington Elementary will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon; — Woodlands Elementary conferences are Thursday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon; and — West Middle School will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 to 11:30 am.. Conferences for East Middle School will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. LIFESTYLESXi Gamma Sigma Chapter Donates To The Mission Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter Donates To The MissionXi Gamma Sigma Chapter met Feb. 13 in the home of Carole Johnson with 16 members present. Lynda Voss, president, conducted the business meeting and led members in the Opening Ritual. A Heritage House brochure was displayed. Leora Simmons, social committee, discussed a “movie night” for the March 13 meeting. Sue Meek, service committee chairman, reported the chapter had donated a case each of canned peas, sauerkraut, black-eyed peas and hominy, plus a case of apples, and 10 bags of fresh salad mix to The Mission. Paper goods will be taken to The Mission for the March donation. Announcement was made that the Founder’s Day Dinner will be April 26 at the American legion. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Xi Gamma Sigma chapter will be in charge of the door prizes. Jenny Ullery introduced the guest speaker, Kelly Long, and her assistant, Tillie, who explained the benefits of a new line of herbal supplements. Secret sister valentine gifts were given, and refreshments served. The next meeting will be Feb. 27 at the Pioneer Bank Drive-In with Peggy Cookson as hostess. SPORTSPonca City Freshmen Win Big Ponca City Freshmen Win BigPonca City’s Lady Wildcat freshmen held Enid Longfellow scoreless for nearly three periods en route to a decisive 72-6 win in the first round of the North Central Oklahoma Junior High Conference Tournament held here Thursday. The Wildcat frosh also won big, topping Blackwell 69-33, in the boys’ bracket The two Ponca City teams played the early games today with the Lady Cats taking on Woodward, a 37-20 winner over Enid Waller, at 1:20. The Cats tackled Waller’s boys, who nudged Ark City 43-42 Thursday, at 2:55. Both games are in the East Middle School gym. The other semifinal games, also at East, pitted Stillwater’s boys against Enid Emerson at 6:05. Stillwater popped Woodward, 75-43, Thursday while Emerson beat Longfellow 61-53. In the girls’ bracket, the second semifinal game is slated for 4:30 with Stillwater going against Arkansas City. Stillwater got a first-round bye while Ark City nipped Emerson, 27-25. The consolation games today will be played at the West Middle School gym Blackwell’s boys take on Ark at 3:50 and Woodward meets Longfellow at 5:10. In the girls’ play, Emerson drew the bye and Waller clashes with Longfellow at 2:30. All of Saturday’s games will be played at Robson Field House at the senior high. In the boys’ bracket, the seventh-place game is at 9:50 a.m., the fifth-place game at 12:30, the third-place game at 3:30 and the boys’ championship is scheduled for 6:35. The Saturday girls games are at 11:10 a.m., 2 p.m. and the championship at 5. Wildcat Wrestlers Seek Individual Goals in RegionBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor With a better-than-expected dual season behind them, Ponca City’s Wildcat wrestlers started their quest for individual honors in the Class 5A East Regional tournament at Jenks today. The 16-tournament got under way at noon today at Jenks High School. The semifinal round is slated for 6 p.m. Action resumes Saturday at noon with consolation matches. The championship and consolation finals are set for 6 p.m. Saturday. But the Wildcats’ chances of sending a large group to the state tournament in Oklahoma City next week will depend in large on the seeding meetings this morning. Po-Hi coach Todd Steidley was uncertain how his young team would fare as far as state qualifiers. “We could get anywhere from one or two to six or seven, maybe even eighth,” he said before the team left Thursday evening. Ponca City 125-pounder MiMi Miller (33-2) is almost certain to be a No. 1 seed in his weight at the regional. Steidley said Shawn Lee (23-8 at 119 pounds) and Jasper Lockett (28-10 at 152) also have a good chance at a No. 1 seed. He picked Matt Littleton (30-8) as a No, 2 seed at 145. That leaves Steven Windler (27-10 at 130) and Roman RedLeaf (27-10 at 140) seeking a third or fourth seed. The rest of the line-up will have Keith Davis (13-18) at 103 pounds, Brian Womble (21-13) at 112, Aaron Brooke (16-11) at 135, Cody Pappan (18-15) at 160, Jason Leavitt (17-17) at 171, Joey Childers (15-17) at 189 and Tyler Fezer (10-15) at heavyweight. The Poncans will not take a 215-pounder. As usual, the tournament will be tough with as many as seven of the state’s top 10 teams in the East. Broken Arrow, nationally ranked, is favored to take the East team title and could send as many as 12 to the state tournament. The other ranked teams include Sand Springs, Muskogee, Edmond Memorial. Choctaw and Jenks. Ponca city is ranked No. 8 in one poll. The rest of the field includes Bartlesville, Enid, Owasso, Sapulpa, Stillwater, Tahlequah, Tulsa Memorial and Tulsa . The state tournament is scheduled for Feb. 24-25 at the State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City. No. 4 Medford Slams ShidlerBy DAVID DAVIS News Sports Writer CHEROKEE — The Shidler Tigers went down hard Thursday to the No. 4 ranked Medford Cardinals in the first round of regional tournament games, 81-32. Medford’s record is 23-1. The team’s only loss is to the Frontier Mustangs in Frontier. Shidler’s record is now 18-6. Shidler’s Derek Cargill scored three quick points in the first quarter off of a field goal and free shot. Shidler did not score another point in the first quarter. Medford went on a 14-0 run to end the first period, 14-3. Shidler coach Dale Bledsoe said Medford played great defense. “They double-teamed Derek and none of the other four could catch the ball,” he said. “They just didn’t come ready to play.” Medford coach Randy Turney said he’s watch lots of film on Cargill and made the decision to double-team him. “We don’t put two players on one man very often,” Turner said. “This is the first time we’ve done it all year. “Anytime you can score 38 or 48 points a ball game, you’re a good player. That kid (Cargill) is a great player.” The Tigers didn’t score in the second quarter until about two minutes had passed. The team’s last score in the first half came with 2:40 remaining in the period to make the score was 24-12. Cargill finally scored two more points 1:49 into the third period. “Medford played great defense,” Bledsoe said. “They couldn’t handle our defense,” Turner said. “And our big kid in the middle was just too much for them.” The third quarter ended with the score, 56-23. Senior center Jason Green led the Cardinals with 22 points. Sophomore guard Jacob Kilian scored 20. Cargill was held to only 10 points. Clayton Ancona scored 8. The Cardinals shot 22-of-41 from 2-point range; 5-of-16 from 3-point range; 22-of-33 from the free throw line; 13 offensive rebounds and 24 defensive boards; Medford committed 16 turnovers while forcing Shidler into 28 miscues. Shidler shot 11-of-26 (2); 1-of-13 (3); 7-of-11 (free throws); 2 offensive rebounds, 9 defensive rebounds. Shidler plays Quapaw Friday, 8 p.m. at Chisolm Trail High School in Enid. The winner will play the winner between Cherokee and Afton in the 3 p.m. game Saturday. The loser is out of the tournament. Medford plays Morrison Saturday, 8 p.m., at Chisolm Trail. Both teams advance to the area tournament. PC Soccer Scrimmages Start UpPonca City High School’s soccer teams are scheduled to kickoff their persuasion scrimmages this weekend. They Lady Cats will take to the field at Sullies Stadium this afternoon against Stillwater with the JV girls playing at 4:30 and the varsity at 6. The Wildcats start Saturday with the Boys’ Winter Kickoff at the Ponca City Soccer Complex on Lake Road. The six-team scrimmage starts at 9:30 a.m. with Ponca City playing Drumright. The Cats play the Po-Hi JVs at 10:30, Durant at 2:15 p.m. and Okmulgee at 3:30. The other teams in the festival are Putnam City West and Edmond Memorial. The Ponca City JV team also plays Durant at 11:30 a.m.. and Edmond at 2:15. This starts a scrimmage season which will run until the start of the regular season on March 2 when the Wildcats will host Jenks. On the scrimmage schedule is a workout with Putnam City North at Sullins Tuesday with the girls playing at 4:30, the JV boys at 6 and the varsity boys at 8. The Po-Hi boys are back in action next Friday at Cushing while the Lady Wildcats host the Girls’ Winter Kickoff at the soccer complex on the 24th. The final scrimmage is a set for the boys and girls on Feb. 17 at Verdigris.
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