From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, February
4, 1996
LOCAL
Many New Addresses Without Any Moving
Rush of Candidates Seeking City Offices
Ponca Citians Join in Support Of Reform for Workers Comp
Bridge Project Will Close Stretch of Waverly Road
Nearly News
Lawanda French Retires, Reception Set
Developing Programs Puts Downey on Top
Developer Asks For More Time With Officials
Blackwell Producer In Angus Association
DEATHS
Sidney Yost
Verna Basil Johnson
Fern Anson
William W. Cottrell
Maxine McDaniel
Services Pending
Marie O'Grady
Funerals
Lola Osborn
NEWS BRIEFS
BUSINESS
Vapp Partner in Insurance Firm
Building Activity On Hold for Now
New Assistance Service Provides Help for Seniors
Community Bank Industry Remains Viable in Region
LIFESTYLES
Aquatic Arthritis Program Starting
Little News
An Alzheimer's Patient Needs Proper Nutrition
SPORTS
Lady Mavs Lead West Now: Defense Keys Big NOC Win
Northern Upended By SJC
Sophomores Collect Split Against Enid
Junior High Basketball
Rested PC At Sapulpa
By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - County leaders initiated a process Monday that could put an end to the frequent postal address changes experienced by some rural county residents.
At its regular weekly meeting Monday morning, the Kay County Board of County Commissioners designated a county-wide group of municipal leaders, postal officials and emergency workers to try to establish a comprehensive addressing system that will work for both emergency workers and mail carriers - urban and rural.
Members of audience indicated it may be the first time the decisions to name roads for addressing purposes fell to county leaders instead of postal officials, who traditionally have used rural route numbers rather than road names to deliver mail.
The move was necessary because road names were designated recently for all mile-line roads in the county to minimize any possible confusion for emergency 911 personnel when they respond to calls.
Several members of the audience said they were not aware the mile-line road names had been decided already and a few were unhappy with names that were chosen. Others said they had received mail informing them they were to be getting new addresses.
Blackwell postmaster Katie LaBlue explained some residents there have already undergone address changes to try to implement the new 911 road designations and she felt the folks in that area should not be subjected to further confusion.
Some audience members complained also that address changing causes problems for both residences and businesses, such as with stationery changes and potential customer confusion.
Commission chairman Rex Purdy of District Three said the board was not only interested in ending any more double-address confusion, but also in establishing road names that will not be open for debate.
Purdy quickly tabbed postmasters for the effort, including LaBlue, Mary Baumgardner of Braman, Keith Fletcher of Tonkawa, and postal supervisor Marlene Kleinmann of Ponca City.
The board singled out others also, including county assessor Tresa Engle, county emergency preparedness director Patrick Zehr, Travis Harris of the Kildare Fire Department, emergency 911 coordinator Margarita Tebow of Ponca City, and Steve Guy of the Osage Cove volunteer fire department .
The meeting also attracted postal supervisors Charles Barker and Jeffery Taylor from Oklahoma City, who indicated there are ways they would show the group that could simplify the changeover.
Purdy instructed Zehr to inform the group to complete the project within 60 days.
They indicated some address changes may still be in store for certain county residents, but it should be the last time because road name addresses can be permanent in a way that rural mail route numbers never were.
Ponca City Postmaster J.D. Weatherford explained that route numbers designated for rural postal customers have always been based on the mail load of individual route carriers. When mail loads are shifted from one carrier to another, route numbers occasionally would change for rural customers.
The group indicated the designation of road addresses across the county will eliminate rural route numbers, and it sounded like new rural addresses would resemble city street addresses.
In a related move to accommodate previous requests by residents, the commissioners later voted final name changes for two stretches of north-south county road.
They designated that the name Pleasantview Road, which currently runs through the Pleasantview area north of Ponca City, will be extended south to the Kay County line and north to Chilocco Indian School land.
The road, previously designated "Countyshed Road" on the map because it passes the District Two county shed west of Newkirk, is the mile road known as Fourteenth Street in Ponca City and is the straight stretch of U.S. 77 between Ponca and Newkirk. The change did not affect those names.
For the other road-name change, the commissioners voted that Trader's Bend Road in eastern Kay County will now be Rock Cliff Road from Kildare Road south to the Osage County line. The name will stay the same north of Kildare Road.
There are a few other mile-road designations that emergency workers will need to become familiar with, such as the fact that "South Avenue" - a Ponca City street name that now extends westward to the Grant County line - is actually a mile north of "North Avenue," which is a similar cross-county extension of a Tonkawa street name.
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In other business, the commissioners approved adoption of resolutions to program two projects from the primary cash fund. The projects involve chip and sealing work by low-bidder Woods & Sons of Edmond, with $18,209.50 for two miles of Peckham Road between Newkirk and Peckham and $12,692.50 for 1.25 miles on River Road east of Newkirk.
The board also approved a request to appropriate $7,500 to the Community Service Sentencing Program cash fund, and a transfer of $100 from general government maintenance to general government travel.
The commissioners tabled discussions regarding the community room in the basement of the courthouse and concerning establishment of a "circuit engineering district."
From Staff Reports
Four candidates have filed for two available positions on the Ponca City Board of Commissioners as filing for the April 1 election opened Monday.
Interested citizens can file for position No. 2 or No. 4 through Wednesday until 5 p.m. at the Kay County Election Board office in the basement of the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk. Candidates can file during regular office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The two seats are set for the April 1 city election. Dick Bird, who currently fills the Commissioner No. 2 position, has filed for re-election. Also, businessman Chris Hand filed his intent to run for the seat.
Office No. 4 is currently occupied by O.E. "Greg" Gregson, who has preannounced his intent to seek re-election. In addition, Tom Leonard, Ponca City attorney, filed as a candidate for the position. City commissioners serve three year terms.
Mayor Marilyn Andrews will serve on the commission until May of 1998. The terms of Commissioner Dick Stone and Commissioner Lyn Boyer will expire in 1999.
When declaring candidacy at the courthouse, a person must pay a filing fee of $200 or bring a petition containing the signatures of not less than five percent of the number of electors voting in the last preceding general city election.
If a candidate receives more than five percent of the total vote cast in the April 1 election, the filing fee will be returned to the candidate.
County Filings
In Blackwell, George Morgan and Ray Davis have filed for a three-year term as the commissioner of finance. In Braman, Rusty Partee has filed his intent for a trustee position, which is a two year term.
Five, four-year positions are available in Kaw City, according to the election board. Brian S. Buckbee has filed for Ward No. 1 and Gary Kellam has filed for Ward No. 2. In addition, Doris A. Samuel filed for position Ward No. 3 and Gerald D. Loney will run for Ward No. 4. Winfred Myers officially seeks the city treasurer position.
In Tonkawa, Kenneth Vogt has filed for Ward No. 1 and Wayne Duvall has filed for Ward No. 2. These positions are for four-year terms.
Area Candidates
For area filings, candidates were active in communities through Grant, Noble and Osage counties, with a few posts still untouched so far.
Cathey Ebert of the Grant County election board said Gary R. Bowen has filed for Medford's Ward 2 council member post, a two-year unexpired term; and Mike McDonald has filed for the four-year council member at-large post.
In Pond Creek, Michael F. Cook filed for the Ward 3 council member post, which is a two-year unexpired term, Ebert said. And two candidates - Glenda Prochaska and David Scott - have filed for the Ward 4 council member post, a four-year term.
In Noble County, election board secretary Helen Webb said incumbents have been the only filers in the town of Marland.
Incumbent Marland trustees Louie D. Levings and Bobby Kihega have filed for new four-year terms and incumbent clerk-treasurer Sally Buxton has filed for another four-year term.
Ebert said no one had filed yet for a still-unexpired two-year term in Marland.
In the City of Perry, incumbent ward one, post 2 council member Lois Malget has filed and will face a challenger, Ron L. Carter, who also filed.
In other council member races, incumbent Leroy J. Rolling has filed for ward 2, post 2; incumbent Robert J. O'Halloran has filed for ward 3, post 2, and Jim E. Smith has filed for ward 4, post 2.
For Perry's unexpired two-year term for ward 1, post 1, newly appointed incumbent Marvin R. Beier and challenger Clifton R. Franklin have filed. The post will replace council member Barbara Cook, who resigned last month, Ebert said.
And for the four-year term for Perry treasurer, incumbent Charles R. Hall has filed.
Ebert said the office has received no filings yet from either Billings, where two trustee posts are open for four-year terms, or from Red Rock, where a four-year trustee post and a two-year unexpired term for clerk/treasurer are open.
In Osage County, Donna Buchanan of the election board said filings were steady.
In Burbank, Pat Willard filed for clerk/treasurer.
In Fairfax, three candidates - Carl W. Daley, Willie McInturf, and Lee Shea - have filed for two trustee positions, and Tommy L. Smith filed for treasurer.
In Shidler, Bertha Adair has filed for the treasurer post.
The filing period will continue until 5 p.m. Wednesday.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
OKLAHOMA CITY - Twenty-eight Ponca Citians from 19 entities joined a statewide Chamber of Commerce rally Monday at the capitol to support workers compensation reform.
The local supporters' trip was spearheaded by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Review Committee, headed by Dave Mueller. The group gathered Monday morning on the second floor of the capitol building to hear Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin launch the movement for the reform legislation.
Rep. Jim Newport, R-Ponca City, joined the group for the kick-off ceremony. Afterwards the Ponca City delegation called on Senators Paul Muegge, D-Tonkawa, and J. Berry Harrison, D-Fairfax. The Ponca Citians were urging, as was being promoted by Lt. Gov. Fallin, for the legislators to become co-sponsors of Senate Bill No. 730.
Neither of the senators committed to co-sponsoring the bill at that time, saying they had not yet read the bill.
The lieutenant governor, who headed up the Fallin Commission on Workers Compensation, had urged the members of the legislature to "do what is right for employees and for employers." This drew prolong applause from the audience. Fallin expressed appreciation for the large group attending saying, "We're grateful for you as taxpayers and your efforts to do something about workers comp, which is unfair to employers, employees and Oklahoma."
She said, said reform is needed as workers comp is a "hidden tax on business."
Fallin told of all those who had been encouraged to participate in the reform. She mentioned that the unions had also been invited and declined. While Fallin was speaking inside the capitol building, 10 chartered busloads of AFL-CIO members were rallying against right-to-work outside on the steps of the capitol.
Keating Pushes Reform
Gov. Frank Keating joined Fallin on the podium and commented that it did not make sense for Oklahoma to be the fifth highest state in workers compensation rates and that the employees were 37th in collecting. He blamed widespread corruption in the medical and law profession for is causing most of the problem. He urged the taxpayers to hold their legislators accountable.
Keating and Fallin urged that Senate Bill 730 be passed with out major change. Keating indicated if the bill does not have "substance" he would use his veto power. He said the bill is not pro employer or pro employee but pro Oklahoma.
Organizations represented from Ponca City included, Kwik Kopy, Thornapple Valley, Edwin Fair, City of Ponca City, Pioneer Bank, Boatmen's Bank, St. Joseph Medical Center, Conoco Inc., Lowes, Evans and Associates, Economic Development Foundation, Personnel Staffing, Ponca City Schools, Albertsons, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Mid America Door, Ponca City News, Smith Tool and T-N-T Construction.
Proposed Reform
Reform measures include:
- eliminating permanent disability payments for sprain and strain injuries; cutting temporary total disability from 300 to 156 weeks;
- reducing from 60 days to 15 the time an employee is required to notify an employer of an injury and denies benefits to employees who quit and then file a claims;
- require employers to begin paying temporary total disability payments on a valid claim within 20 days;
- limiting permanent disability awards to five years or until a person reaches the age of 65.
- prohibiting payments for heart attacks or strokes unless more than 50 percent of the cause stems from "stress in excess" of that generally experienced by an ordinary person in a same or similar job;
- requiring that occupation diseases have a direct connection between the conditions under which work performed;
- establishing a new section of law encouraging voluntary mediation;
- permitting the employer to designate the physician to diagnose an treat injured worked up to 14 days after receiving notice of injury. there after, an employee may seen another doctor;
- requiring an employer to provide medical treatment within three days instead of the reasonable time allowed in current law.
A bridge rebuilding project south of Ponca City will begin in two weeks, and will close Waverly Road, 2.5 miles south of old U.S. 60, for months.
District One County Commissioner Dee Schieber said the project to build a new bridge over Bois D'Arc Creek south of the city landfill "should be started sometime within the next two weeks."
The $346,000 project is allowed 150 working days, with dirt work by Evans & Associates and the bridge work itself by a firm called OBC, Inc., Schieber said.
"I hope to have it open before harvest, weather permitting," he said.
NN has heard of a need in the Ponca City area - a local non-profit organization is looking for a bed for one of their foster teenage girls. Judith, a spokesperson for the organization, says a regular or twin-size bed is needed for one of their young teens. If you have a spare bed, please call Judith at 765-0097 - the Red Rock Mental Health office. NN expects you can make several folks happy with your generosity.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Lawanda French, longtime director/manager of the Ponca City Cultural Center, and Hutchins Memorial has announced her retirement, effective March 7 - the day she also celebrates her birthday.
A come-and-go reception is set for Mrs. French at the Cultural Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday. The public is encouraged to drop by and express their appreciation for Mrs. French's 22 years of service.
Lawanda began her career with the City of Ponca City in 1974 on the switchboard at the City Office and one year later, was offered management of the Hutchins Memorial and Civic Center. About three years later, the Cultural Center and Cann Garden House was added to her duties, and she managed all four facilities until the Civic Center closed two years ago.
The full-time job sometimes included six or seven days per week when special events were scheduled at the various city-owned buildings. French was responsible for booking, bookkeeping, and a thousand details too numerous to mention to keep the facilities open to the public.
"Most of all, though, I enjoyed meeting the people who came to tour the museums at the Cultural Center. It was interesting meeting people from all over the world as they came to see our exhibits," said French.
Also recalling some of her memorable times at the Cultural Center, where her office is located, French first recalled the time a local ladies group was conducting a meeting at the Center, and an inebriated man walked in off the street. "He walked into the meeting, sat down, and joined right in the meeting with the ladies," she laughed. French, of course, called for help from the Ponca City Police Department.
Another exciting time she, and assistant Roberta Gartrell, became a little impatient and decided to move a large glass and wood display case from the basement to the second floor by themselves. About half way up the beautiful curved front staircase - on the way to the top floor - they became totally exhausted and almost lost control of the huge case.
"I was at the back, pushing the case up, and knew if we quit, I would be the one in big trouble, so I really encouraged Roberta not to give up, and we finally got it to the top. That experience really taught us to exercise more patience and wait for help," she said. Roberta retired Jan. 31, after 12 years of service at the Cultural Center.
The saddest moment, perhaps, for French, was when a large collection of Kaw Indian artifacts which had been on loan to the Indian Museum since 1939, was recently recalled by the owners. The room full of artifacts had been a part of the life and history of the last elected Kaw Chief and was labeled the Thompson Collection. The Indian Museum was moved from the Ponca City Library to the Cultural Center in 1967.
French, a native Ponca Citian, and her husband, plan to travel and visit their two children who live in other areas of the U.S. She also will have time to enjoy quilting, sewing and gardening.
The Ponca City Cultural Center is the former home of Ernest Whitworth Marland, multi-millionaire oilman and 10th governor of Oklahoma. The showplace home was built in 1916 and officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 22-room, 16,521-square foot, structure spreads over three floors and at one time included 80-acres of beautiful gardens and a golf course.
The City of Ponca City purchased the Cultural Center from Mrs. Jay Paris in 1967, and established it as a center to preserve the culture of the Ponca City area. It now contains four exhibits, the Indian Museum, the 101 Ranch Room, the Bryant Baker Studio, and the DAR Memorial Room.
In addition to the museum areas, teas, receptions, weddings and club meeting are scheduled regularly in the living room, sunroom, dining room and kitchen.
"Many prestigious guests have been honored at receptions and parties or have toured the museum areas, but perhaps one of the most memorable for me was a reception for Lillian Carter (the mother of former president Jimmy Carter)," says French.
Developing Programs Puts Downey on Top
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
The ability to develop new programs at Pioneer Technology Center has vaulted former assistant superitendent Dr. Sally Downey into the top leadership role of the center.
Dr. Downey, a leader and educator, was appointed as the new interim superintendent at Pioneer Technology Center's regular board meeting held in January.
Dr. Downey has worked at Pioneer Tech since 1993 as the assistant superintendent of daytime programs. Some of her responsibilities have included supervising financial aid operations, cooperative agreement with junior colleges, establishing new programs, instructor and program certification and accreditation, and preparing a school improvement plan.
Eventually, she developed an articulation agreement with Cowley County Community College which allows Pioneer Tech students to earn a possible 48 hours of college credit.
Pioneer Tech has been recognized as a Gold Star school and currently has 15 daytime programs, a business and industry services center and adult training and development courses that are offered year-round.
Downey has also been instrumental in adding three new programs at PTC. In the Fall of 1996, Cosmetology, Construction Technology and Horticulture were added to the curriculum along with a new Marketing program one year later.
"One of Sally's goals has always been to have a quality institution that provides the highest customer satisfaction possible," said Dr. Janet Cox, assistant superintendent of daytime programs. "The improvements she has made have all been centered around the students and how we can better serve the taxpayers of Kay County."
Pioneer Tech's entire instructional system was redesigned to an open-entry open-exit individualized, competency-based instruction, where students can start and complete a program anytime and work at their own pace, with the exception of the Licensed Practical Nursing and Medical Office Assisting courses.
The enrollment process was also restructured to involve all students being assessed with (SAGE and TABE) and counseled to assure appropriate placement in the training programs. A career center staff was even added for students, which led to an increase in daytime enrollment. Over three years enrollment went from 290 to 550.
Downey also has helped initiate a partnership with Ponca City public schools to offer an alternative education program for 25 at-risk students. The program is currently based at Pioneer Tech and has recently added an after-school program to serve more students.
Downey was named Outstanding Adult Educator in 1989 and Educator of the Year and Outstanding Educator in 1987 and 1988 by the American Vocational Association and the Oklahoma Vocational Association. She also served as President of OVA's New and Related Services Division.
Twenty-one of her 25 years experience in teaching and supervision were in the Lawton area. Downey received her doctorate in adult and higher education from the University of Oklahoma in 1991.
Her husband, Richard Downey, is a clinical psychologist for the United States Public Health Service. They have two sons, Rob, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and a captain in the Air Force, and Jamey, who is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Not taking no for an answer, project developer Garrison Hassenflu asked to meet again with the Ponca City Board of Commissioners during their special work session Wednesday at the City Manager's Office, 516 East Grand Avenue, at 8 a.m.
Hassenflu represents a partnership who is intent on obtaining support from the board for an elderly housing project one block east of Fourteenth Street on the north side of Princeton Avenue. The developer seeks the commission's backing to endorse its application for tax credits.
On Jan. 13, Commissioners Dick Bird, Greg Gregson and Lyn Boyer voted not to approve a resolution for support of the project. The commissioners commented that additional affordable housing for the elderly was not needed in Ponca City. Mayor Marilyn Andrews excused herself from the agenda item due to conflict of interest. Commissioner Dick Stone favored the resolution.
Hassenflu is partnered with Edison Capital Corporation, who has become one of the nation's largest corporate investors in affordable housing for the elderly.
In other business, commissioners will discuss the condemnation of a structure at 321 South Palm Street.
BLACKWELL - Colby Glenny of Blackwell is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, eligible now to register cattle in the association and take part in association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events.
The announcement came from Dick Spader, executive vice president of the
national organization headquartered in St. Joseph, Mo. The American Angus
Association is the largest beef registry association in the world, with
more than 29,000 active adult and junior members.
DEATHS
BILLINGS, Okla. - Sidney Yost, longtime Billings resident, died Monday night, Feb. 3, 1997, at Bass Baptist Hospital in Enid. He was 48.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Billings (Okla.) School Auditorium. The Rev. Gerald Klaus of Antelope Valley Church of the Brethren, Billings, the Rev. Joe Howard of the Billings Christian Church, and Father William V. Powell of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Perry, officiating. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery at Billings, under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Perry.
Sidney Yost was born Oct. 9, 1948 in Oklahoma City, the son of Donovan and Sara (Stanley) Yost. He graduated from Billings High School and attended Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. Yost served in the U.S. Army National Guard. In 1973 and again in 1994, he was named Honorary Chapter Farmer by the Future Farmers of America. He had earned his state FFA Farmer and the American FFA Farmer degrees.
On May 1, 1980, he was married to Cynthia Sue Pfrimmer at Antelope Valley Church of the Brethren, south of Billings. The couple were engaged in farming and ranching. Yost was a charter member of the Billings Lions Club, and a member of the Billings Christian Church, Billings Volunteer Fire Department, Oklahoma Polled Hereford Association, American Polled Hereford Association, Billings Community Fair Board, and the Oklahoma State University Posse Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed sports. Yost was a strong supporter of the Billings High School and Oklahoma State University athletics.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia, of the home; three daughters Jody Janelle Marko of Rancho Mirage, Calif., and Ramee Dawn and Randi Ruth, both of the Billings home; his mother, Sara Yost of Perry; two brothers, Harvey D. and Perry, both of Billings; his mother-in-law; one niece and one nephew.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Yost's name to the Billings High School FFA, c/o Brown Funeral Home, 1010 North Seventh Street, Perry, OK 73077.
NEWKIRK - Verna Basil Johnson, Newkirk resident, died Monday morning, Feb. 3, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. She was 90.
The funeral was to be held at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 4, 1997, at Miller-Stahl Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Albright, minister of Newkirk First Christian Church, officiating. A second service is set for 2 p.m. Thursday, at the First Christian Church of Belle, Mo., with the Rev. Don Wortman officiating. Burial will be in the Country Side Cemetery near Owensville, Mo.
Verna Basil (Oliver) Johnson was born Dec. 31, 1906, at Belle, Mo., the daughter of Willard Walton and Laura Bell (Allen) Oliver. She grew up and received her education at Belle, where she was a member of the golf team and graduated from high school.
On Dec. 19, 1926, she was married to James N. Johnson at Belle, where they made their first home. Mrs. Johnson was employed there at the shoe factory. In 1944 the couple moved to Cushing, living there until her husband's health failed and they returned to Belle. After the death of her husband in 1970, she remained in Belle until 1991, when she moved to Newkirk. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Belle First Christian Church. She enjoyed dominoes, cards, bingo and knitting.
She is survived by one daughter, Doris Bickle of Newkirk; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Donald Dean Johnson; five brothers, Leonard, John, Zack, Everett and Clarence Oliver; and three sisters, Amy Rager, Gusta Rohr and Mintie Bladsoe.
FAIRFAX - Fern Anson, longtime Fairfax area resident, died Monday morning, Feb. 3, 1997, at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 88.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the First Osage Baptist Church in Fairfax, with the Rev. Robert Glasgow officiating. Burial will be in Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Fern (Holt) Anson was born Nov. 15, 1908, in Polk County, Mo., the daughter of Noble Mason and Minnie Lee (Brooks) Holt. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1930.
On July 15, 1933, she was married to Glen Homer Anson in Missouri. Mrs. Anson was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Osage Baptist Church, Big Bend Bible Study group, and the Home Extension Club. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing and canning.
Survivors include two sons, Homer Anson of Fairfax and Travis Anson of Big Bend; two sisters, Jewel Ragsdale of Lamar, Colo., and Burl Armstrong of Bolivar, Mo.; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen on Feb. 16, 1978; and her parents.
Casket bearers will be Kent Ritchie, Henry Cook, Charles Crabtree, Mike McInroy, Joe Hightower and Jim Gates. Honorary bearers will be Ralph Dooley, Bob Hightower, Jess Gates and Edmond Gates.
The family will be at the Homer Anson home.
ALLEN, Texas - William W. "Bill" Cottrell, former Blackwell and Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997, in Texas. He was 79.
The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 4, 1997, at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas, with the Rev. Richard Stark officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Blackwell IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Ryser, officiating.
William W. "Bill" Cottrell was born Sept. 29, 1917, in Caney, Kan., the son of Paul C. and Martha Cottrell. He grew up in Dilworth where he attended school. He finished his high school years in Blackwell. Cottrell was a pitcher for several prominent baseball teams in Blackwell.
On April 9, 1938, he was married to Edith Claire Kelly and the couple made their home in Wichita, Kan. They later lived in Ponca City, and Fort Worth, Texas. Cottrell was retired from General Motors Truck Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas. He was an avid golfer.
Survivors include his wife, of 58 years, Edith Claire of Allen, Texas; one daughter, Rebecca Sue Barnett of Allen, Texas; two sisters, Margaret Nickerson of Bartlesville and Jane Green of Lufkin, Texas; several nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Maxine McDaniel, mother to Sue Lunsford of Ponca City, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997, in Oklahoma City. She was 86.
The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 4, 1997, at the Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Funeral Chapel in Oklahoma City. Burial was to follow at the Rose Hill Mausoleum, Oklahoma City.
Maxine (Musrush) McDaniel was born April 17, 1910, in Fletcher, the daughter of Elmon and Pauline Musrush. At an early age, she moved with her family to Oklahoma City, where she grew up and attended school, graduating from Classen High School in 1927. She attended Oklahoma State University for one year, then was employed for 11 years with the Oklahoma State Auditor's office and the School Land Commission office.
On March 4, 1939, she was married to Fred M. McDaniel.
Survivors include her husband Fred, of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Sue Lunsford of Ponca City and Toni Buck of Evergreen, Colo.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. McDaniel's name to the Alzheimer's Central Oklahoma Chapter, Sixth Floor, Presbyterians Physicians Building , 710 Stanton Young Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118.
Paul C. White, retired railroad employee and longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday evening, Feb. 3, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 84. Survivors include a son, Zang White, and a daughter, Lois Marie Challis, both of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
Marie O'Grady, mother of Sandy Mieir of Ponca City, died Monday, Feb. 3, 1997, at Medicalodge East, Arkansas City, Kan. She was 69. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
Wednesday
Lola Osborn - Funeral for Lola Virginia Feaster Osborn will be held at
11 a.m. in the Pawnee First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Highland
Cemetery at Pawnee under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home.
NEWS BRIEFS
City Warrant - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 42-year-old man in the 400 block of South Oak Street at 7:17 a.m. Monday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Burglary - An employee of Ristorante Bravo, 200 North Second Street, informed the Ponca City Police Department at 9:53 a.m. Monday that the sound system was taken. An officer took a report.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a minor damage accident at West Hartford Avenue and North Union Street at 10:48 a.m. Monday. Subjects exchanged information.
Vandalism - The owner of rental property in the 1000 block of South Sixth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 2:07 p.m. Monday to report vandalism and request extra patrol.
Failure to Pay - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 22-year-old woman in the 1000 block of West Greenwood Avenue at 2:24 p.m. Monday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Grass Fire - Ponca City firefighters extinguished a grass fire in the 2300 block of East Hubbard Road at 2:35 p.m. Monday.
Warrants Served - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 20-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man at the police department at 2:43 p.m. Monday for city warrants of failure to pay.
Forgery - Reports of forgery were take by a Ponca City police officer at 3:17 p.m. Monday. The forgeries occurred at four Triple T locations.
Shoplifters - A Ponca City police officer arrested two girls at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, at 3:54 p.m. Monday. One girl was arrested for petit larceny and a 17-year-old girl was arrested for knowingly concealing stolen property.
Vandalism - An employee of Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, 1200 North Union Street, informed the Ponca City Police Department at 4:50 p.m. Monday that three vending machines were vandalized.
Petit Larceny - A resident in the 200 block of North Third Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 6:57 p.m. Monday to report items missing from the residence. An officer took a report.
Under Suspension - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 29-year-old man at South Fourteenth Street and Harding Avenue at 8:03 p.m. Monday for driving under suspension.
Out-of-Control - An employee of the Northern Oklahoma Youth Shelter, 415 West Grand Avenue, called the Ponca City Police Department at 8:07 p.m. Monday to report two juveniles were out-of-control. An officer took an advised assault and battery report and issued citations.
Rollover Accident - Ponca City firefighters rescued a 66-year-old woman who was reportedly pinned in her car for 30 minutes. The vehicle rolled over at City View and U.S. 60. Ponca City emergency management technicians took the victim to St. Joseph Regional Center where she is listed in fair condition, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Cat Caught - Honeywell Security notified the Ponca City Police Department at 5:26 a.m. Tuesday that the motion detector went off inside Sight & Sound, 109 West Hartford Avenue. Two officers responded and found a cat inside the building.
DUI School - A State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay County's only local non-profit organization offering both mid-week DUI School and Assessments. Next school Feb. 5 and 6 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Phone 762-1462 for reservations.
Square Dance - The Chikaskia Valley Square Dance will be Feb.
7 at the VFW ballroom, 2900 East Prospect. This will be an Officers Visitation
Dance and club members are asked to bring finger foods. Jeff Nelom will
be the caller for Squares at 8 p.m. and Bob Collyar will be the cuer for
pre-rounds at 7:30 p.m.
BUSINESS
NEWKIRK - Debi Vap has been accepted as partner in Clark & Associates insurance firm in Newkirk. She will be the managing general partner. Vap has been associated with the firm for the past three years serving as customer service representative, agent and agency manager.
As managing general partner, she will assume responsibility for all traditional insurance operations in both Oklahoma and Kansas. "Debi's move to an ownership position will guarantee the long term viability of the firm and our commitment to long term service to our clientele," says Chris Clark, company founder.
January's cold and snowy weather apparently took a toll on construction with only one commercial building permit being issued and zero single home or multi-home permits being issued.
The valuation of the single permit was $8, 500. There were 10 miscellaneous permits issued for a valuation of $31,700. Total building permit valuation was $40,200 and the total building revenue was 204, according to James Brown building inspector. Twenty-five inspections were made.
There were 18 electrical permits issued by Rick Parrack, electrical inspector, and 56 inspections made. Total revenue was $1,036.
A total of 29 plumbing permits were issued and 77 inspections made by the plumbing department, Buddy R. Osborn, inspector. Total revenue was $850.
There were 21 mechanical permits issued and 31 inspections made by Buddy R. Osborn, mechanical inspector. The total revenue for the mechanical department was $840. Total building inspection revenue for January was $2,930.
"Caring Transitions," a new assistance service business for senior citizens, has been started by Martin and Marie Trenary.
After working in a local assisted living facility, Marie became aware of the routine assistance and relocation services needed in this area. Many families are separated by miles, and are seeking experienced, dependable and caring assistance for their parents or loved ones.
Caring Transitions offers several programs of service but specialize in Routine Assistance and Relocation. The Routine Assistance service is conducted on a weekly basis, with a monthly fee. Service can include routine visits, assisting with completing insurance papers, housework, shopping, correspondence, outings, errands, or perhaps something as enjoyable as a drive to see a friend.
The Relocation Service offers assistance in locating the most comfortable nursing home or assisted living facility. The firm provides planning, cleaning, utilities transfers, estate sales and auction referrals. On moving day the belongings are moved the facility of choice and help to reproduce the atmosphere of home.
The Trenarys are Ponca City locals for 20 years. Martin is employed by Conoco while Marie taught preschool in Newkirk for 18 years and recently was activity director at a local assisted living facility. The Trenarys have two married sons, currently serving as Airborne Rangers in the U.S. Army, two grandsons and a daughter attending Ponca City Mid High. They are members of Northeast Baptist Church.
Editor's Note: This story is a result of an interview with Robert S. Wholey, managing director of GRA, Thompson, White & Co. P.C., which is a certified public accountants/management consultant firm servicing banks.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
There is still a place for independent community banks, according to the manager of bank management consultant firm.
Seeking the answer to "is there a market share niche in today's world of big banks for community banks?" Robert S. Wholey, director of GRA, said, "This business is changing quite a bit and there is a lot of consolidation in the large banks. For the most part those banks will continue to go ahead and increase their market share. Independent community banks will continue to thrive and do well. The community bank will probably expand some of the market places they are involved in right now and probably expand the products and services they offer their customers."
Explaining who GRA is, Wholey said, "We are a public accounting firm with offices in Kansas City, Denver and Des Moines. We work for about 350 banks all over the Midwest. We have a public accounting practice that does accounting, consulting and tax work for banks."
Wholey, who noted that his opinion is a one-man opinion, said "There will always be a role for a small independent bank. What they have to do is continue focus on their segment of the market and make sure that their products and services cater to their particular niche in the market place.
"Community bankers for the most part are going to be relationship banking oriented and maybe some of the larger banks would be more product driven, because they have a more difficult time maintaining personal relationships with the customers because of their size."
Wholey continued, "I think the focus for the smaller community bank will be continue to focus on the personal relationships and that special piece of the market place and that with additional services they will be viable for the long term."
About the future of community banks, Wholey said, "The community bank will continue to thrive. The economic in the Midwest has been improving for the past few years and I think Oklahoma is similar to a number of other states - the economy is getting better. The opportunities for community banks will be very good in the future as well.
"The community banks industry looks very good, and we are seeing a resurgent of newly chartered banks. We have as a firm have been involved in chartering 10 or 12 new banks in the Midwest in the last 12 months. A number of people will be displaced from the large mergers and they will want to go ahead and charter their own banks. I think they will be successful in picking up a piece of that particular business."
He added, "A lot of people will have some long-standing relationships with a number of people that they may be able to bring into another bank and I think community banks will capitalize on some of those opportunities to bring that additional level of management and possible growth into their organizations."
Banking Changes
Talking about change, Wholey predicted in the future that the large banks will continue to get larger and there will probably be a small group of large banks and there will be fewer independent banks as well.
Wholey said, that some of the banks that are in some of the smaller market places may need to go ahead and consolidate and be involved in a larger bank organization. "It is difficult right now for the $10 or $15 million total asset banks to be a long time survivor in the industry. They may need to go ahead and be a branch of another organization that may in fact be a community bank organization. But the overhead of the technology costs are such that the asset bases need to expand for the community banks to continue to go ahead and be profitable and therefore viable for the long term."
Asked to explain the part GRA would play in the chartering of a bank, Wholey explained, "We are pretty much a turnkey situation. We go in and be involved from the beginning of planning and developing a charter bank all the way through the consummation process and the actual receipt of the charter."
Oklahoma Banks
Responding to whether the banks in Oklahoma have recovered from the Penn Square fiasco, Wholey said, "That is a difficult question to answer. I think the economy is certainly much better in Oklahoma and the environment for small banks, as well as, large banks, has been very good in the last few years. Profitability of banks is up in Oklahoma and whether or not we have fully recovered or not, I'm not sure but we are certainly much stronger now than we have been in the last few years."
Commenting on the Resolution Trust Corporation, Wholey said, "For
the most part their work is done. A number of people that worked for them
no longer having their contracts renewed and so for the most part their
work is over."
LIFESTYLES
The YMCA Arthritis Aquatic Program, a plan co-developed by the Arthritis Foundation and the YMCA of the USA, will be offering a new session beginning Feb. 3, according to Deena Marazas, YMCA Aquatic director.
The slow-paced class seeks to improve joint flexibility, increase muscle strength and endurance, and relieve pain and stiffness. The class meets M-W-F at 11 a.m. with Susan Henning and T-Th at 10 a.m. with Amy Allen. Both instructors are specifically certified by the YMCA and Arthritis Foundation to teach this program.
Lillian Taylor, longtime participant, comments that "In the latter part of 1983, I retired from a very stressful job. When it was discovered that I had Atrial Fibulation-Dr. Jerry Rhodes and Dr. Jack Terry (also Dr. Edwin Fair) suggested that I join the YMCA and take water exercise. I truly believe this plan of action saved my life."
For additional information on the YMCA Arthritis Aquatic Program contact the YMCA at 765-5417.
Avery Allen Jouris is the name selected by Kris and Carrie Jouris for their son born at 9:46 p.m. Jan. 9 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 6-pounds, 12-ounces and was 21-inches long. He has a brother, Sheldon Rage Jouris.
Grandparents are T. J. Jouris of Oklahoma City, William Jouris of Phoenix, Ariz., Ray and Kathy Swinford of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Opal Swinford and Jeannette Costello of Ponca City.
Michael and Sheryl Million, 2013 Mary, announce the birth of a daughter at 1:33 p.m. Dec. 31 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The 8-pound, 2-ounce baby was 21-inches long and has been named Michaela Sierra Million. She has a brother, Wedge O'Malley.
Grandparents are Myrtle Shelton and Judy Million and great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hampton.
Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that effects a person's memory, ability to think, language functions and ability to care for themselves.
Although the cause of Alzheimer's disease is unknown, proper nutrition is essential, said Mary Rhyne, Kay County Extension Home Economist.
"People with Alzheimer's often suffer from a number of problems that affect their ability to eat," Rhyne said. "Enlisting the help of a registered dietitian can help caregivers identify eating problems and use creative solutions in order to offer foods, mealtime techniques and nutritional supplements as appropriate for the state of the disease."
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for Alzheimer's patients. However, that can be difficult because of their medical condition.
Patients may lose the ability to recognize foods, handle eating utensils and chew and swallow certain foods.
It's not umcommon for Alzheimer's patients to pace or wander, so they may actually be burning more calories than they consume, which then results in weight loss.
Providing enough calories through meals and snacks to compensate requires effort on the part of the caregiver. However, if the effort to maintain weight is unsuccessful, consult the patient's doctor or a dietitian about easy-to-eat foods and nutritional supplements.
Another side-effect of Alzheimer's disease is a shortened attention span. This can cause the patient to quickly lose interest in meals and snacks, even after just a few bites.
It's not uncommon for these people to be disoriented about the time or the day of the week, so typical mealtimes can be confusing.
Try to offer smaller portions of nutrient-rich foods throughout the day. Offering food every two or three hours is a good way to ensure the patient is getting adequate food intake.
Lack of appetite is another problem Alzheimer's patients face. Caregivers must continually offer nutritionally dense foods so the patient maintains a healthy weight.
Offer soup that can be sipped from an easy-to-hold mug or other foods that can be eaten as finger food. A high-calorie beverage in a sport bottle with a straw may be a good, easy-to-handle alternative.
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be a frustrating experience, but
proper nutritional care is essential. Don't hesitate to contact a doctor
or dietitian if you can see you need assistance. The person's health depends
on you.
SPORTS
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
TONKAWA - What a game! Northern Oklahoma's Lady Mavericks used a 17-5 run to take a 10-point lead over the Seminole Lady Belles with 4:42 left, watched as that lead dwindled to two by the 2:09 mark and then pulled away at the finish to record a 62-55 Bi-State West win in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse Monday night.
When NOC head coach Greg Krause leapt off his feet in celebration with 10 seconds left following a Mandy Perkins layup, the Lady Mavs had secured sole possession of first place in the Bi-State Conference Western Division race. Northern is now 3-0 in the West and 14-8 overall. The streaking Mavs have now won seven straight and are 13-2 since a 1-6 start. Seminole dipped to 2-1 in the West and 16-6 overall.
"Our defensive effort really stood out," said Krause. "We played intense defense the entire 40 minutes. I could feel the tension and emotion. It was an exciting game from my point."
It was exciting from most points.
Sophomore Lynetta Geter, who led Northern with 19 points, hit plenty of clutch shots but none was more important than her basket with 1:10 left.
A 10-2 Seminole run cut NOC's lead to 56-54 and the Lady Mavs were in dire need of a basket. Geter took a pass, cut to the middle and swished a 12-footer to put the Mavs up 58-54 and NOC called time.
Seminole sophomore Lisa Johnson was then fouled on the other end but made just 1-of-2 free throws. Northern took possession and worked time off the clock until freshman point guard Brandi McClellan was fouled with 28.8 seconds remaining. She calmly sank both ends for a 60-55 lead.
Seminole then misfired on a three-point attempt and the Lady Mavs pushed the ball up court quickly to Perkins who finished off the scoring with a wide open layup.
In addition to Geter's 19 points and 11 rebounds, Roff sophomore guard T.J. Humphreys had a big game with 13 points, three assists and two steals and McClellan also reached double figures with 10 points and led the team with six assists. Jill Kliewer added 5 points, Sherry Butts 4, Jennifer Whittet 4, Perkins 3, Michelle Brown 2 and Chanda Myers 2. Brown was the leading rebounder with 15 boards, eight coming on the offensive end.
Johnson came off the bench to top Seminole with 19 points. Shawnta Vanzant added 12.
Neither team could get much offense going in the first half due to tough defensive pressure and poor shooting. A little over halfway through the first half, Northern had made just 5 of 19 field goal attempts (26.3 percent) and Seminole was even worse. The Lady Belles converted on just 2 of their first 18 shots (11.1 percent).
Northern used its shooting advantage to build a 18-8 lead with 8:18 to play in the first half. Then Seminole got hot. The Belles hit 4 of 5 field goal attempts and 7 of 10 over the next six minutes to take leads at 22-21 and 24-23.
Northern's defense put the clamps on the Seminoles the final two minutes, however, and McClellan hit a free throw and then knocked down a tough jumper at the buzzer to give the Mavs a 26-24 halftime lead.
Northern streaked out to a quick lead in the second half as Kliewer's trey with 16:59 showing put the Mavs up 35-29. Seminole battled back to go up 36-35 and 39-37 but then NOC began its clinching 17-5 run.
A conventional three-point lay by Humphreys got it started with 12:04 left and then Humphreys got free on a fast break for a layup. McClellan made a baseline jumper, Geter answered a Seminole basket with one of her own and then Butts put back a Geter miss. Humphreys kept the streak going with a tough drive to the basket, Whittet scored inside and Geter capped the run with a jumper at the 4:42 mark, giving Northern a 54-44 lead.
For the game, NOC was 24 of 54 from the field (44.4 percent), 13 of 17 from the free throw line (76.5) and committed 27 turnovers.
Seminole made 20 of 65 field goal attempts (30.8 percent), 8 of 13 free throws (61.5) and committed 16 turnovers.
"The work ethic of this team has been unreal," said Krause. "These players are really devoted to the team."
Northern next heads to Rose State Thursday for another Bi-State West game.
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
TONKAWA - A season that began with so much promise is starting to unravel for the Northern Oklahoma Mavericks. Monday night in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse the Mavs ran into a Seminole Junior College squad that had its best shooting night of the season and the Trojans came away with the 74-71 win.
Head coach Mick Weiberg admits that getting his squad refocused after consecutive Bi-State West losses to St. Gregory's and Seminole will be a key to the rest of the season.
"This is frustrating to our basketball team," Weiberg said. "We played pretty well. We just never could get a break when we needed a break. But we just have to keep our heads up and keep going. Our goal is to get better and make the (Region II) tournament. I'm not going to quit. And I'm not going to let them quit, either."
It looked like Northern (9-14, 1-2) had weathered the best Seminole could throw at them as the Trojans went through a four-minute stretch midway through the second half were they made 5-of-6 treys and also made 16 of their first 17 free throw attempts.
When Seminole missed its second free throw of the game with 17.3 seconds left, Northern had the ball down only two. But the outcome was decided not on a last-second, potential tying or winning shot attempt, but on an official's whistle.
A phantom double-dribble call with 9.4 seconds left ended any realistic chance of a Northern victory, especially after both of Seminole's double-bonus free throw attempts swished in one second later.
A filmed replay of the controversial call seemed to show a Seminole foul on the play. It didn't show a double dribble.
Following Seminole's two free throws, Northern guard Kyle Dean was fouled and he hit a pair from the line, drawing NOC back to within two, 73-71, with 5.2 seconds left.
Northern defended the inbounds well and looked to have a steal under the basket. But a quick foul was whistled instead. Casey Cartwright made the first free throw but missed the second and NOC had 4.7 seconds to get off a trey.
But with Seminole trying to foul to deny a three-pointer, the ball was knocked away and the Mavs never really got off a shot.
The win vaulted Seminole to 3-0 in the Bi-State West and gave the Trojans sole possession of first place. The Mavericks dropped two games back at 1-2.
Northern used an 8-0 run early in the game to go up 12-8 and led 24-15 after a 7-0 spurt. But Seminole scored the next 11 points for a 26-24 lead with 2:47 left.
The Mavericks had the final streak of the half and led 31-29 after 20 minutes of action.
Northern's lead grew to eight points a little more than five minutes into the second half on an alley-oop pass from Joe Patmon to Mark Passley. But over the next four minutes Seminole rained down three after three and went on a 17-4 run to lead 50-45 with 10:33 left.
After Richard Whitfield hit two free throws to close the gap to three, 50-47, Seminole came right back with an 8-2 run and seemed in complete control, up 58-49 with 7:53 remaining.
Passley, who led Northern with 21 points, then caught fire. He hit a pair of free throws and then, following two Steven Lookout free throws, knocked down a jumper and then threw down a dunk following another alley-oop pass. That prompted Seminole to call time, its lead sliced to 60-57.
Northern continued to surge and took the lead at 64-63 following two Bryan Stevens free shots at the 3:00 mark. Unfortunately, Northern lost the services of the 6-6 Patmon to an Achilles tendon injury 15 seconds earlier. he did not return and his status is uncertain.
Seminole came back with a trey and then Passley tied the score at 66-all with an inside bucket at the 2:06 mark. Two more Seminole free throws followed and then the Trojans turned a missed NOC shot into a layup on the other end of the court to go up 70-66 with 1:10 remaining.
Blake Sonne pumped life back into the NOC faithful with a trey 13 seconds later and then Seminole called timeout with their shot clock running down.
After the timeout, Seminole missed a three-pointer but the ball went off a Northern player out of bounds and the Trojans had another break - and the ball with 19.7 seconds left.
Northern picked up a quick foul and Cartwright missed the first of two free throws. He made the second for a 71-69 lead and then came the back-breaking double-dribble call.
In addition to Passley's 21 points, Sonne had 15, Patmon 9, DeShawn Denson 8, Whitfield 8, Lookout 4, Chauncey Webb 2, Stevens 2 and Dean 2.
LeeShawn Nailon, a 6-8 sophomore forward, topped Seminole with 21 points. He hit 11 of 12 free throws and completed four three-point plays. Cartwright, a 6-5 sophomore, added 16 points on four treys and four free throws.
"You have to give Seminole credit. They played a fine basketball game," said Weiberg. "We as a team have to realize this program is at the point where teams come into this place primed and ready. Seminole can't play much better than they did tonight."
Northern ended up hitting 28 of 50 from the field (56 percent) and 12 of 17 free throws (70.6) with 17 turnovers. Seminole was 23 of 56 from the field (41.1 percent) and 20 of 23 from the line (87.0) with 13 turnovers.
The Mavericks will try to get back into the win column Thursday at Rose State in another crucial Bi-State West game.
Falling behind 14-7 early, Ponca City's sophomore girls rallied in the fourth quarter for a 41-36 win over Enid here Monday.
The boys couldn't overcome their poor start in losing 60-47.
"We started kinda slow," Ponca City girls' coach Brad Larimer said. "We didn't have the same intensity we had a few days ago.
"But they also had a girl who banged in a couple of threes that put us in a hole. But the girls played hard and in the fourth quarter I think our pressure hurt them some."
The Ponca City girls cut the lead to 24-21 at halftime and after a third period, "when no one could hit anything," they outscored Enid 16-8 down the stretch.
Desiree Cries For Ribs paced the Ponca City scoring with 11 points while Tia Williams had 9, Shari Williams 8, Aleena Ames 6, Gina Hile 4, RaeShauna Anderson 2 and Romi Foreman 1.
The sophomore boys fell behind 30-16 at halftime and couldn't climb out of that hole.
Paul Broome had 11 points, Brian Connelly 9, Kevin Reusser 6, Ron Tribble and Craig Thilstead had 3 each while Scott Crabtree, Jason Green, Michael Galbreath, Justin Ross, Jeremiah Payne, Tanner Ray and Brian Geubell all had 2 points and Jimmy Patterson 1.
The sophomores will play Bartlesville here Thursday.
Ninth Girls 43, Blackwell 39
Ponca City's ninth grade girls used a 16-6 run in the second quarter as a springboard to a 43-39 win over Blackwell in Blackwell Monday.
The second-quarter run gave the Ponca City girls a 24-15 halftime lead and they held off a Blackwell second-half rally to run their record to 10-2 on the season.
Claire Winterrowd led the Ponca City scoring with 11 points while Alana Smith had 8, Mea Alexander and Kristl Richardson each had 6, Laura Sudbury and Kami Schieber 4 apiece and Nikki Stuemky and Taylor Thomas 2 each.
The ninth graders play at Enid Longfellow tonight and close out the regular season Thursday at Enid Emerson
Ninth JV Girls 29,
Enid Longfellow 26
Ponca City's ninth grade JV team won the consolation trophy at the Blackwell Ninth Grade Tournament over the weekend, holding off Enid Longfellow, 29-26.
The Ponca Citians grabbed a 17-7 halftime lead and put down a second half rally by Longfellow.
Amanda Cobb finished with 9 points while Heather Herard had 5, Gena Osborn and Lecia Newland each had 4, Krystal Baugh 3 and Shannon Mersman and Erin Show each had 2 points.
Eighth Red Girls 32,
Blackwell 14
Ponca City's eighth grade Red girls held Blackwell to just six points in the second half en route to a 32-14 win in Blackwell Monday.
The Ponca City girls clung to a 12-8 halftime lead in the low-scoring first half but found their offense with a tough defense in the second half.
Jena Birdsong finished with 7 points while Cara Cusick and Kendra Love each had 6, Jacee Shepard and Jessica Windom each had 4, Jessica Hubbard and Abby Roth had 2 each and Lyndsi Frederick 1.
The eighth graders, 5-1 in conference play, travel to Enid Longfellow today.
Ponca City's Wildcat and Lady Cat basketballers should be rested and ready for tonight's Frontier Conference basketball games at Sapulpa. After playing host to Stillwater last Tuesday, both the Cats and Lady Cats have had a week off. Ponca City's boys will enter their game against ninth-ranked Sapulpa with an overall mark of 4-10 and are 2-6 in conference play. The Lady Cats are 6-8 overall and 3-5 in the conference.
The Sapulpa Lady Chieftains are ranked second in the state and own a
record of 15-1 overall, 10-0 in the conference. In their last meeting, Sapulpa
beat the Lady Cats 64-51. Sapulpa's boys beat Po-Hi 46-33 last time.