From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Monday, February
10, 1997
LOCAL
Annual School Elections Tuesday
Nearly News
Where To Vote Tuesday In Annual School Elections
Police Officer's Job More Than Visibility
DEATHS
Pearl Jean Cries for Ribs
Obituaries
Lorene Clark
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Busy Bee Club Holds Meeting
55 and Older Club Plans Valentine Party
Little News
SPORTS
Mustangs Romp
Poncans Win Sportfest '97 Medals
Prep Scores
Po-Hi Wildcat Varsity Games This Week.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the annual school elections. Voters in all school districts will be voting for the candidates of their choice and three separate levies for the school districts. The levies include a General Fund Levy, an Emergency Fund Levy and a Building Fund Levy.
Ponca City voters will vote on the three levies as well as the candidate of choice between Stephen Stalcup or David Kinkaid.
Blackwell voters will vote for either Greg Martin or Kathleen Brown for the board of education as well as the three levies.
Billings voters will vote for Tim Heinrich, Gary Unruh or Richard Lee as well as the three levies.
Tonkawa residents will vote between Mary Perks or Robert London as well as the three levies.
Citizens at Frontier will vote for either Tom Hawkins or Richard Oltmann for Office 2 and Alice Kelly, Deborah Jake or Rexford Tautfest for Office 3. The three levies will be voted on here as well.
Braman Public School residents will vote for Dean Meador or Julie Ray plus the three mill levies.
Voters in Kaw City will vote for Stephen Treat or George Ehler and the mill levies.
School districts only voting only for the mill levies include Newkirk, Deer Creek-Lamont, Shidler and Peckham.
Ponca City's own Les Gilliam, known in entertainment circles in the southwest as "The Oklahoma Balladeer," and his swing band "Silverlake," have been slated to help launch the OK Mozart Festival in Bartlesville on June 13. Les will be included in the 13th season opening ceremonies outside on the Bartlesville Community Center grounds. Other kick-off entertainment for the prestigious festival includes the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra and Gene McFall, who portrays Will Rogers. The kick-off entertainment is free. OK Mozart Festive runs from June 13-21 with various entertainers from around the world, juried art shows, crafts, and contests throughout the city.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for annual school elections.
Where to vote:
Kay County Precinct Locations
Rural
Ponca City
Osage County (Ponca City Area only)
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Any citizen who can climb a six foot wooden fence, pull up into an attic, carry a 150 pound dummy and run .5 miles in five minutes meets the physical agility requirements to apply as a Ponca City Police Officer.
According to Capt. Jerry Neville, the department receives approximately 30 applicants for every opening. In addition to the physical agility test, applicants must make written application, pass a written test, pass a medical screening, interview before an oral review board and receive a mental evaluation.
Additionally, a background and record check report will be performed and a polygraph test will be given, Neville informed the Citizen's Police Academy last week.
New recruits are hired one week prior to attending the basic police academy. Neville spends the week orienting the new officer with codes, policies and procedures and state law. Also, the new hire must qualify with a handgun.
Upon completion of 324 hours at the basic academy, the officer enters the field training program. This program requires 400 hours of working through 88 tasks, which expose an officer to many situations he/she is likely to encounter on patrol.
Tasks are taught, simulated, or completed during a response. An extensive evaluation occurs each day, according to Neville.
Additionally, incumbent officers are required to complete 24 hours of training each year, eight hours of Certified Law Enforcement Education Training requirements and one hour of mental health training.
Furthermore, officers receive instruction on self-defense tactics, safety, firearms, field sobriety testing and emergency vehicle operations.
Although a high school diploma is required, Capt. Clayton Johnson said many of Ponca City's officers are formally well-educated in addition to being well trained. He confirmed that having a degree is helpful.
Also during the academy, Lt. Don Dickerson informed the group that law enforcement is evolving on a more personal level.
"We depend on public tips and information from citizens to solve crimes," he said. "We witness very few crimes," Dickerson said.
Not only are patrol officers responsible for protecting life and property, they patrol neighborhoods, enforce traffic laws and maintain public order. In addition, they perform vacation watches, business security checks and public service notification.
Patrolmen are the initial investigators at crime scenes.
"Officers must justify everything they do. We take information and pass it on to investigators," said Dickerson. "It may seem like we are not checking into a situation when it just takes time," he said.
The officer said a good officer knows his area and where violations are likely to occur. Citizens are reminded to listen to an officer and obey, during any situation.
"We don't know what your intentions are. Let us ask for the information," said Dickerson. "For example, don't get out of your car at a traffic stop. Wait for the officer to tell you what to do," said Dickerson.
In conclusion, Dickerson confirmed that real police work is nothing like what is portrayed on television.
Miranda Warning Not Given During Everyday Arrest
Unlike actors who portray police officers on television, Ponca City police officers do not give the Miranda Warning for an every-day arrest, and it is never recited by memory.
According to Capt. Clayton Johnson, the Miranda Warning is required only during a custodial interrogation, when any information obtained is going to be used in court.
The Miranda Warning reads:
- You have the right to remain silent.
- Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
- If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questions, if you wish one.
- If you decide to make a statement, you may stop at anytime.
- Do you understand each of these rights?
- Having these rights in mind, do you wish to talk?
"If we are asking incriminating questions that can be used against a subject in court and the subject is not free to leave, an officer will read the Miranda Warning," said Johnson.
On major incidents, patrol officers are discouraged from reading the warning. It is best left to the investigator assigned to the case.
In addition, officers never recite the warning from memory. Officers are issued a Miranda Card, which they are required to read from.
Furthermore, the warning does not apply to booking questions nor to subjects
arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated.
DEATHS
Pearl Jean Cries for Ribs, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday morning, Feb. 8, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 55.
The traditional Indian feast will be held at noon Tuesday, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Miller, officiating. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today at the Ponca Indian Methodist Church.
Pearl Jean Cries for Ribs was born Nov. 22, 1941, in Pawnee, the daughter of Herbert Pete and Dorothy (Little Standing Buffalo) Cries for Ribs. She grew up in Ponca City and attended Ponca City schools. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing Bingo.
Survivors include a companion, Rodney W. Cook of the home; two sons, Mitchell Cerre of Ponca City and Eli Warrior Jr. of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Donna Pappan of Marland and Creth McWhitney of Minnesota; one brother, Solon B. Cries for Ribs of Minnesota; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.
Casket bearers will be Douglas Rodd Sr., Henry Rodd Sr., Lemuel Rodd Jr., Kensil Lieb, Jeffrey Lieb, and Steve Lieb. Honorary bearers will be Curtis Primeaux and Gregory Lieb.
Fay Lorene Clark, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday evening, Feb. 8, 1997, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 84.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Denny Hook, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. There will be no viewing at the service; however, friends may call at the funeral home until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Mrs. Clark was born July 12, 1912, in Ponca City to Frank E. and Nellie (Beard) Round. She grew up in Ponca City and graduated from Ponca City High School. She married James L. "Jim" Clark Aug. 20, 1937, in Ponca City. Mrs. Clark had been employed in the credit and lay-away departments of Montgomery Ward and J.C. Penney department stores. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bronson (Karen) Springstead of Albuquerque, N.M.; one grandson, Brandon Springstead of Albuquerque, N.M. ; and one granddaughter, Leah Springstead of Dallas, Texas. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Clarence Round.
Casket bearers will be Jack Round, Don Round, Gerald Sober, Brice Chism, and Dr. L.L. Merrifield.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Men's Bible Class Scholarship Fund at First United Methodist Church, 200 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Garden Club - Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Michiel Landers, 94 Elmwood. She will be demonstrating how to successfully start seeds indoors and will collect seed orders from club members for a group order.
Water Meeting - Rural Water District No. 3 (Braden) will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Braden Community Center.
Drugs in Possession - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 32-year-old man at South Fourteenth Street and East South Avenue at 10 a.m. Saturday for driving under suspension, speeding, expired tag, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Under Suspension - A 28-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 400 block of South Lake Street at 10:57 a.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay and driving under suspension.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 32-year-old man in the 600 block of South Fourteenth Street at 2:44 p.m. Saturday for driving under suspension and no insurance.
Failure to Obey - A 60-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 200 block of North Ash Street at 2:54 p.m. Saturday for failure to obey and failure to appear.
Improper Tag - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 19-year-old man in the 300 block of West Central Avenue at 3:55 p.m. Saturday for driving under suspension, no insurance, improper tag and a warrant for failure to pay.
Tire Slashed - A resident in the 3500 block of Springwood informed the Ponca City Police Department at 4:01 p.m. Saturday that a tire was slashed. An officer took a destruction of property report.
Open Container - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 53-year-old man at West Grand Avenue and Osage Street at 6:54 p.m. Saturday for driving under the influence, transporting an open container and failure to drive right of center.
No License - A 36-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at Chestnut Avenue and North First Street at 10:32 p.m. Saturday for driving under the influence, no drivers' license and no tag light.
Failure to Pay - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 48-year-old man in the 400 block of South Oak Street at 10:38 p.m. Saturday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Warrant Served - A 37-year-old man was arrested in the 300 block of South Washington Street at 11:32 p.m. Saturday on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay.
Youth in Custody - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 15-year-old boy at Lake Road and Woodridge Drive at 11:58 p.m. Saturday for throwing objects at a moving vehicle. A motorist reported subjects throwing water balloons at cars. One windshield was shattered. The officer also arrested two 15-year-old boys at the police station at 1:57 a.m. Sunday for throwing objects at moving vehicles.
Left of Center - A 32-year-old woman was taken into custody at North Ash Street and West Highland Avenue at 12:16 a.m. Sunday for driving under suspension, expired registration, driving left of center, transporting an open container, no insurance, driving under the influence, and improper tag display.
Vandalism - A Ponca City police officer reported vandalism to a vehicle parked on the street at East Roosevelt Avenue and North Fourth Street at 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
Signs Stolen - An employee of Prouty Real Estate Rentals, 420 South Ash Street, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 10:09 a.m. Sunday to report two signs were stolen.
Hit and Run - A resident in the 900 block of North Fourth Street notified the Ponca City Police Department at 10:59 a.m. Sunday that the vehicle was hit during the night. An officer took a report.
Burglary - A Ponca City police officer took a report of burglary in the 800 block of North Third Street at 1:45 p.m. Sunday.
Found - A Ponca City police officer reported finding two speakers at Lake Ponca. He advised the PCPD at 4:26 p.m. Sunday that the speakers would be brought to the department Monday.
Auto Theft - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of a vehicle stolen involving a tan 1979 Ford Courier pickup from the 600 block of East Hartford Avenue at 6:20 p.m. Sunday. An officer took a report.
Mailbox Vandalism - Nine residents in the 2100 block of Berkshire Drive and residents on Wellington Road, Briar Ridge Road, Chapel Hill Road and El Camino Street notified the Ponca City Police Department after 10 p.m. Sunday to report vandalism to their mailboxes.
Juvenile Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 16-year-old girl in the 400 block of West Grand Avenue. Apparently, the girl was stealing from an employee and drugs were found. An officer took a report on possession of marijuana at 10:51 p.m. Sunday.
Speeding - A 23-year-old man was arrested by a Ponca City police
officer at 2:58 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of East Hartford Avenue for
driving while intoxicated and speeding.
LIFESTYLES
Members of the Busy Bee Club met Feb. 5 at the home of Vivian Davis. The business session was conducted by Beulah McCartney, president, and Louise Pierce led the group in the flag salute and "The Lord's Prayer." Viola Haley's devotions were centered on love as she read from Philippians.
Thank you notes to the group for gifts were read from the Child Development Center, First Lutheran School and the Opportunity Center. Helen Hiskett reported taking 250 Campbell soup labels and 1500 Betty Crocker coupons to a local school.
Ms. Haley reported on taking two lap robes to a rest home and one to Birth Right. Ms. Hiskett reminded members to save aluminum cans, Farm Fresh labels and green stamps.
Game prizes went to Louise Phipps and Ruby Harvey. Josephine Rice received the door prize. The next meeting of the group will be Feb. 19 with Viola Haley as hostess.
Members of the 55 and Older Club will host a Valentine party Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at 111 West Grand. Members plan to play cards and games with Mrs. Helm's alternative Center students in appreciation for all that the class does for the group. Members and guests are welcome. Regular meeting time is 1-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Kelly and Kyle Trotter, 420 Drake Drive, are announcing the birth of a son at 1:13 p.m. Jan. 22 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 7-pounds, 2-ounces and was 19 1/2-inches long. He has been named Cory Reid Trotter. He has a brother, Cole Trotter.
Grandparents are Bob and Betty Mittasch of Newkirk and Dr. J. C. and
Sara Trotter of Ponca City. Great-grandparents are Grover and Flossie Mittasch
and Roberta Bales.
SPORTS
RED ROCK - Frontier scored almost as many points in the first half as Braman did for the game as the Mustangs romped to another victory, 86-50, Friday night.
Josh Regnier had 18 points, Nolan Grant 16 and Mitch Shiever 13 for Frontier which broke to a 48-25 halftime lead and sailed in for the win.
Frontier 86, Braman 50
Frontier 21 27 24 14 - 86
Braman 11 14 17 8 - 50
Frontier - Regnier 18, Grant 16, Shiever 13, Burk 9, Buxton 8, Bible 8, Plumley 7, Romero 3, Sanders 2, Clouse 2.
Braman - N. Douglas 15, Fruehauf 9, Sandborn 8, K. Douglas 8, Coons 6, John 4.
A number of Ponca City residents won medals in the Sportsfest '97 events held in Oklahoma City last week.
Thomasine Hendrickson took the silver medal in the Archer Spot 600 Female Freestyle Division.
In the Karate competition, Phillip Blochowiak took the gold and Coray Swenson the silver in the Beginning Men's Lightweight division. David Maxey took the bronze in the Intermediate Men class. Rudy Rockitt won the bronze in the Beginning Men's Heavyweight. John Licata took the bronze in the boys' 12-13 Beginner age bracket. Kristan Tropton took the bronze in the girls' 12-13 Beginner class.
The Ponca Citians also did well in the shooting competition. R.J. Warren won the gold and Kevin Cockriel the silver in the Small Bore Open division. Nancy Barnett and Delbert Folles won the gold and silver in the Senior division. Barnett took the gold, Donna Seibert the silver and Linda Hayes the bronze in the Women's class. Russell Sentel won the bronze in the Juniors (15-19) class.
The Poncans swept the Sub-Junior (14 and Under) division with James Barrett taking the gold, Michael Hayes the silver and Dusty Day the bronze.
Friday's High School Basketball Results
Frontier Conference
Girls
Boys
Basketball
Tuesday - Jenks, here 6:15, 7:45
Friday - at Owasso, 6:15, 7:45
Wrestling
Tuesday - at Tulsa Union, 7:00
Swimming
Saturday - Conference Meet at Jenks