From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday,
February 4, 1998
LOCAL
Third Candidate Files for Mayor; Deadline Today
Nearly News
Individual Rezoning Requests Denied by Planning Commission
YMCA Executive Director Miller Resigning for Texas Position
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Group for Vets
Vo-Tech Week Set Feb. 8-14
Counterfeit Bills Possibly In Ponca City
Emergency Sirens To Sound Thursday
Everton's Genealogical Workshop 'Discovering Your Heritage' April 4
Po-Hi Chorale Readies for Spring
Valentine Dance, Sweetheart Event Set
Salvaging Farmland Smart Planning Can Fight Soil Erosion
Lean Limousin Beef Boasts New Producer
Area Calendar
Local Horse Team Wins Again
Eagles Up Close and Personal
4-H's Enid Mall Day Deemed Big Success
County's Historic-Places List Growing
DEATHS
Foye Marie Nelson
Services Pending
Georgia E. Wickham
Lelia E. Robinson
Funerals
Alta Stout O'Dell
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Lutheran Guild Plans Luncheon
Little News
SPORTS
Lady Cats Stumble To No. 1
Wildcats Can't Stop Sapulpa
Cowboys Searching For 'D'
Sophomore Girls Edge Out Enid
Frontier Nets Cage Sweep
Cat JVs Show Up Sapulpa
Lady Cats' JVs Show The Way
Jr. High Basketball
Sophs Pull Away Late
Mat Results
QU Dog Of Year Trial Set
By PATTY PFEIFFER
News Staff Writer
On this last day of the filing period for Ponca City mayoral candidates, the election board offices were busy, but not from the onslaught of candidates rushing to file.
As of today all three of the "announced" candidates had filed. The last to announce, retired city employee, Melvin Schoonover was also the last of the three to file, turning in his papers early this morning.
The other two candidates, Dick Stone and Tom Leonard, both current city commissioners, filed earlier in the week.
The filing period, which began Monday, continues through 5 p.m. today. Any registered voter residing in the city limits of Ponca City is eligible to run for the office of mayor of Ponca City and has until 5 p.m. to file.
In order to run for mayor a candidate must complete a declaration of candidacy, have it notarized and pay the $200 filing fee.
According to Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Stafford the filing fee must be in the form of either a cashier's check or money order made payable to the Secretary of the Kay County Election Board.
The Election Board is located in the basement of the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk and is open until to 5 p.m.
The Mystery is solved. Dan Piraro, artist of the comic panel "Bizarro," lived in Ponca City during his grade school days. Dan's dad, Fred, worked as an analyst for Conoco during the '60s and the Piraro kids attended St. Mary's. The family lived at 900 South Sixth. Dave May of WBBZ-AM, who talked with Dan yesterday, said the real significance of Tuesday's panel was the rebellion of the pencils against the pencil sharpener. The guy in the cartoon is Dan's dad circa 1964 and the Conoco/Ponca City setting was just the incidental backdrop to the "point" of the comic. Thanks to Jack Ciskowski, who was a neighbor of the Piraros when they lived in Ponca City, for filling NN in on part of this info.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
Three rezoning requests, each dealing with storage facilities in one configuration or another focused the Ponca City Planning Commission's Tuesday evening meeting on the need for updating the zoning codes and Master Plan. The Planning Commission is a recommending body to the City Commission, which has the final say.
The planning body denied a request for zoning that would allow a mini storage at Lansbrook and Prospect, denied a rezoning request for a storage building at 1038 North Sunset and tabled a request by the City of Ponca City to change the zoning at 113 East Albany for the development of a material storage yard.
Over an hour of the meeting was devoted to the Lansbrook and Prospect request. The zoning change request was from R2-C, condominum/townhouse dwelling district to a new zoning of C-1 local commercial district, uses permissible on review.
Appearing for the request, Steve Payne told that the property is adjacent to the railroad and that it would not be practical to develop as condominiums or townhouses.
He noted that it now costs about $60 a square foot to build a house and pointed out there are few building permits that are being issued due to the present glut of housing on the market.
Payne said this would not be a typical mini-storage facility that was block and concrete. He showed an artist's rendition of the proposed facility with hip roof, brick exterior and brick that would blend in with the residential neighborhood. He told the traffic would not be heavy at night as the facility would be available to renters "dawn to sunset."
Speaking for the rezoning was Robert Howard, who owns property next to some of Payne's property. He said the zoning codes need to have some flexibility, and noted that times are changing and duplexes in that area that sold for $60,000 are now selling for $40,000.
Jim Holt, realtor, said there was not a market for the type of housing for which the property is currently zoned. He also pointed out that the proposed facility would help absorb some of the train sound from the railroad and the property needs low impact use.
Neighbors adjacent to the Lansbrook property spoke for the project saying that Payne had kept up the vacant lots and this would be better use of the land than if it was a general commercial operation.
One area resident spoke against the rezoning citing increased traffic and possible increase in crime with a number of mini-storages being broken into recently.
City Planner Larry Lawhon, recommended denial based on the 1985 Master Plan. His recommendation was based on the potential for adverse impacts on the residential quality in the neighborhood.
The Master Plan indicates this area is general to be used for residential purposes and that sufficient and more suitable commercially-zoned is available elsewhere.
After much soul-searching, the Planning Commission, chaired by Cheryl Moon voted 5 to 3 to deny. Members of the Commission said they did not doubt that Payne would do what he promised on the property but pointed out other commercial uses could come under the C-1C zoning and if the property changed hands this could mean problems for the neighborhood.
The need for the rezoning codes to have more flexibility was pointed out, perhaps with a conditional use permit. This and other matters concerning the rezoning codes and changes needed in the Master Plan will be discussed at a work session set for 1:30 p.m., Feb. 12 at the planner's office in the Commercial Federal Building.
Denies Sunset Rezoning
On the rezoning matter of 1038 North Sunset a protest petition of 42.5 percent of property owners within 300 feet of the property was presented. Area residents object to "another tall building" in the area saying it would provide another hiding place for vandals.
Norman Humble was requesting the rezoning change from R-1, single family, to C-1, local commercial district, for constructing a storage building for personal belongings.
Lawhon recommended denial saying that rezoning one lot in the neighborhood is "spot zoning" and is generally considered an inappropriate zoning action and due to the potential for incompatible commercial uses to locate on the site.
Following the planners recommendation the Planning Commission unanimously voted to deny.
City's Request Tabled
In the third and final rezoning request of the evening the Planning Commission voted to table for 30 days the City's request for rezoning 113 Albany from R-2, two-family dwelling district, to R-2, use permissible on review/municipal use.
The motion to table came after protests from the neighbors. There was a protest petition of 27 plus percent. Director of Public Works Ken Parr spoke for the City saying the property would be screened on three sides with a wooden fence, that the traffic flow would be minimal and that the items to be stored would not be visible above the fence.
The neighbors contended that they had been subjected to the sight and sounds of Ponca Iron and Metal for years and did not want to go through that again. However one said if the property looked good they might not protest.
Parr asked if they would be happier if a metal building was put up instead. He assured the area residents that if they didn't want the material storage yard there that the City would not put it at that location.
The matter was tabled and Don Monn asked if the two sides could get together in the meantime and work out a solution agreeable to both sides.
New Planning Commissioner George McPherson had questioned the fact that the City of Ponca City appeared to have more flexibility than an individual in the rezoning matters and this should not be the case. This too will apparently come under discussion at the future work session.
After serving three years at the YMCA, Bart Miller announced at a recent board meeting that he will be resigning his position as executive director. Miller has accepted a position at the YMCA in Tyler, Texas as the CEO.
"Leaving Ponca City is going to be difficult," said Miller. "My family and I have really enjoyed the town and we have made a lot of close friends here. However, this move will allow my wife, Barbara, and me to be closer to our families."
According to Vince O'Brien, immediate past president, "A search committee has been appointed and the members are in the process of interviewing applicants for the position." O'Brien added, that "Bart will be missed by the YMCA board and its members and to help show our appreciation, a reception will be held in his honor Feb. 11, 4-6 p.m., at the YMCA."
Strengthening family values and community involvement were just a few of the accomplishments Miller made during his time with the YMCA.
Since 1995, Miller worked to help make membership and participation easier for everyone said a spokesperson. An increase in membership and income by more than 75 percent since 1995 resulted through new program offerings such as the new Crossline equipment and room, weight equipment, two recumbent bikes, body analysis scales, Jr. basketball goals, aerobic room and sound equipment.
Miller strived to increase the visibility of the YMCA within the community through special events throughout the year like the Healthy Kids Day, the Sr. Health Fair and the Begin to Swim program.
Although the Duck Derby increased visibility in the community by joining with Oktoberfest activities at the Marland Mansion, the main goal was to help provide scholarships to kids that would allow them to participate in YMCA programs.
Striving to be more financially stable as an organization, Miller also worked to increase the overall operating budget and receive additional support from the Chairman's Club and Annual Support Campaign. Details for a Capital Campaign are also being finalized.
"One of my goals was to focus on being a strong community and doing right things right," said Miller. "That is why it is important for the YMCA to continually emphasize the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility." These core values have been added to all YMCA program areas like the new youth sport programs for K-3 and 7th grade and the NFL NIKE football program.
Miller has been a long time member of the national YMCA A-OK cluster management council and the regional A-OK cluster. The Millers have two daughters, Rachel and Sarah. "I truly appreciate all of the support the YMCA has received," said Miller. "I will leave Ponca City believing the YMCA can be the premiere organization of its kind."
As executive director, Miller was preceded by Floyd Trieber, who retired after more than 20 years of service to the Ponca City YMCA.
A Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) support group has been formed to aid all veterans, including the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. The group is confidential and meets at the DAV, 401 South Lincoln, on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. If you are a veteran suffering with PTSD or know someone who could use help contact 762-3851 or Steve Mallory at 580-762-7561.
According to a spokesperson PTSD is a "psychologically crippling disorder that affects all aspects of a person's life. It is caused from repeated contact with traumatic events such as military combat."
Common symptoms include chronic and/or delayed depression, social isolation, domestic violence, rage, extreme distrust, avoidance of feelings, sleep disturbance and nightmares, intrusive or paranoid thoughts, alienation and substance abuse. PTSD is treatable with medication and therapy.
Students and faculty around the state will celebrate National Vocational Technical Education Week from Feb. 8-14. The theme of the week-long celebration, "Get Your Career in Gear," emphasizes the role vocational-technical education and its business/industry partners play in helping youth and adults enter and progress in the workforce throughout their lives.
"Vocational education's mission is to prepare Oklahomans to succeed in the workplace," said Dr. Roy Peters Jr., state director of the Oklahoma Department of Vo-Tech Education.
He said the demand on the vo-tech system during the past two years has been heavy with record numbers of students enrolling in vocational programs and area vo-tech schools.
"At no time in Oklahoma's 91-year history has that mission been more important," he said.
"Educators and students will be celebrating Vo-Tech Week in a variety of ways from hosting open houses, to speaking to civic clubs, to arranging local Vo-Tech Week proclamations," Peters said.
According to the American Vocational Association, research shows that 18 of the country's 20 fastest-growing occupations require the technology and skills taught in vocational-technical education programs. Research also shows that among high school graduates entering the workforce, those with a vocational-technical education background earn 21 percent more than those without this advantage.
Local police are warning individuals and businesses of the possibility of counterfeit bills filtering into Ponca City.
According to the U.S. Secret Service there has been a 25 percent increase in the number of counterfeit bills in the Tulsa area in the last few months. And police say some of those bills are certain to make their way to Ponca City.
"Our citizens do business with companies and people in Tulsa," Police Lt. Bryan VanArsdale said. "Inevitably some of these bills will slip through and into local general circulation."
The Secret Service contributes the increase in counterfeit bills to advanced technology and state of the art color copiers and computer printers. Most of the bills printed are of one hundred, fifty and twenty dollar dominations.
There are certain ways to detect a counterfeit bill from a "real" bill. Real bills are printed in a three dimensional process and when touched a counterfeit bill feels "flat."
When held to light real bills have a watermark portrait and a celluloid strip indicting the denomination of the bill. Special designed pens will leave a gold mark on a real bill and a black mark on a counterfeit one. The pens are available at office supply stores.
Officials warn people to watch the bills they are accepting because once a counterfeit bill is accepted the money is merely lost.
And knowingly passing a counterfeit bill is a serious crime.
Anyone who suspects a counterfeit bill should call the Ponca City Police at 767-0370.
The testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer.
The test is scheduled throughout the year.
Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations.
The Everton's Genealogical Workshop "Discovering Your Heritage," will be in Ponca City for a full day of genealogical training on April 4. Beginners and experienced researchers are welcome. The workshop is sponsored by the Pioneer Genealogical Society of Ponca City.
Registration for the workshop will be $35 prior to March 15 and $40 after that date. The fee includes lunch and discounts on numerous research aids and books, computerized research programs, information on various types of research including the 1851 English Census and the 1871 Canadian Census and others. Students may also enjoy a 10 percent discount on ordered materials, not available at the workshop.
Also included for each registered student will be a one year free subscription for "Everton's Genealogical Helper." Everton's has presented nearly 1,000 workshops across the U.S., Canada, and Australia to enthusiastic family historians.
The April 4, "Discovering Your Heritage" genealogical workshop will be held at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse, 1500 South Fourth Street. Times will be announced later.
Payment for registration ($35), name, address and telephone number may be sent to Pat Martin, 2801 Ames Street, Ponca City, OK 74604 before March 15.
Thanks to the strong support of the Ponca City community, parents, and members of the Ponca City High School Chorale and their director, Cynthia Gass, the annual fruit sale was a success.
The chorale boasts a capable group of officers, including Robert Maril, president; Sara Day, vice-president; and Brad Keirn, secretary. Section leaders include Robert Maril, Lucas Elmer, Sara Day, Cynthia Lanham, Amanda Dickson, Elise Jeffries, Brad Keirn and Clarence Shear. A parent council includes Marta Maril, president; Paula Lanham, vice-president; Gloria Linville, treasurer; and Linda Turner, secretary.
Six members participated in the All State O.M.E.A. Chorus workshop and concert Jan. 29-31. They included senior Robert Maril and juniors Kevin Goldman, Clay Cooper, Lucas Elmer, Katie Salmons and Carrie Cooley. They worked with several hundred students selected from around the state with conductor Jing Ling Tam. Robert Maril was also a soloists in the "Gloria" of Beethoven's Mass in C Major.
Spring is the time that chorale competes for contest honors at the district, state and national levels. Competition will culminate this year in a trip to Arlington, Texas in May to compete with choirs from neighboring states. The students will then return to Ponca City to perform in the annual spring concert.
A Valentine dance and Sweetheart contest will be held at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center Saturday, 3-5 p.m. It is being sponsored by the Gives Water Service Club. Anonymous nominations for a favorite "sweetheart" will be taken.
Supper will be at 5 p.m. with dancing continuing at 6:30 p.m. Gourd dance will be in the afternoon with War dance in the evening. For more information contact Carol Littlecook, 765-5258 or Oney Roy, 762-3869.
Head singer will be Wilkie Eagle; Head Man Dancer, Nelson Roughface and MC will be Thomas Roughface. Special guest will be Ponca Princess Emily Smith.
Because the courses of rivers are always changing, erosion never seems to quit.
And when farmers loosen the soil to plant crops too close to a stream, they can invite the elements to eliminate plenty of their farmland.
District conservationist Dick Zetterberg of the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, said there are methods and assistance for the many farmers in Kay County who face such problems.
Zetterberg, who works with the Kay County Conservation District in Newkirk, says the farmer's most important move is to develop a good plan to stabilize his land areas that are subject to erosion. There are good methods that can both save the farmland and improve the health of the stream.
Frequently, the solution is to develop buffers of trees and grass that will resist further erosion. More severe cases require almost emergency measures because of the relentless natural progression of a river or stream.
The buffers would take away some of the farmer's available land now, but he can be more confident his remaining farmland will be still be there next spring, Zetterberg said.
And with a good plan, the farmer can then check to see if the government offers a suitable funding program for him.
Zetterberg admits decisions can be difficult, because every farm and every farmer is different, and some of the government programs are restrictive.
"It's hard to give up that extra stretch of farmland, because it's good farmland and it gives good crops," he said.
If farmers are considering buffers and other vegetative solutions, February's an excellent time to plant trees, Zetterberg said.
And if they have questions, they can contact the Kay County Conservation District at 580-362-2438.
Local cattle producer Jim Duvall of Ponca City joined the ranks of those in the business of meeting consumer demand for lean, healthy beef by recently becoming a member of the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF). NALF is the association of registered Limousin cattle breeders. The breed enjoys a world-wide reputation for production of lean, high-quality beef.
Limousin beef serves both consumer demand for leaner meat and beef producers' demand for superior genetic traits. The number of producers using Limousin genetics in the U.S. expanded dramatically in recent years, making Limousin the Continental Breed of Choice in the United States, based on annual registrations.
NALF staff has been assisting members since 1968 with registry, research, educational and communications programs. To learn more about the Limousin breed, or for information about how to become a member of NALF, contact the NALF office in Denver, Colo., at 303-220-1693.
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Editor's Note: Dressage Competition is a growing equestrian competition and horse training profession in the U.S. today, and gaining popularity in Oklahoma. Ponca City's Dressage Club, recently organized by Paul and Deryn Stewart, is active in various area competitions. The Stewarts have won numerous awards in the competitions across the U.S. in their years of involvement and are now sweeping the area competitions with wins, setting their sites on a world championship. This story is the second in a series of stories about their champion horse Kenworth.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
In their third competition in 1997, Deryn Stewart once again drove Kenworth to victory in dressage´ competition. Their win was at the Oklahoma Harness Horse Association's OHHA second annual American Driving society approved Combined Driving Trail, held in October at Pondridge Farm, located north of Morris.
Deryn and Kenworth entered the marathon phase of the competition well in the lead after the exacting dressage´ and difficult obstacle driving competitions held earlier.
Deryn says, "Unfortunately we missed a gate in the third hazard and were eliminated from the over-all awards."
Paul Stewart, coach and regular navigator, was absent from the carriage during this third competition. Steve Scott, Ponca City, replaced him for the marathon phase, and said, "The experience was almost as exciting as racing motorcycles."
Paul Stewart was serving as OHHA coordinator for the competition and keeping the trials running smoothly. He had also designed the obstacle course for the OHHA.
OHHA was formed in 1992 to promote education, activities and competitions for those who wanted to work horses in harness. A combined driving trial is a three-phase competition consisting of dressage´, a marathon, and obstacle driving.
The Stewarts invite anyone interested in learning more about OHHA or dressage´ training or driving to contact them at (580) 765-8648.
Eagles - not only are they the nation's emblem, not only are they beautiful graceful birds but they are interesting and fun to watch as well.
Late last month a rare opportunity existed as two eagles made special appearances at the Kaw Lake Dam. It was a chance to "get up close and personal" with the winged wonders.
The species of golden eagles were represented, and represented well, by 17-year-old "Ebony," who took time out of his busy schedule to make the trip from his home in Pauls Valley to the dam, just to proudly flaunt his magnificence and beauty.
"The trip was hard and bumpy," Ebony said. "But the enthusiastic crowd that gathered to see and learn about me and my relatives made it all worthwhile."
A surprise visit was made by an acquaintance of Ebony's - a Bald Eagle named "Sequoyah. " A resident of Bartlesville, he too had a long trip to the dam.
"I tried to convince some of my 'wilder' friends here at the dam to appear on my behalf," the 10-year-old eagle squawked. "But they were all too busy flying for food, something I have never had to worry about."
As a long time resident at the Sutton Avian Research Center, Sequoyah explained that his room and board are not only provided but provided free of charge. "I have never had it so good," he said. "I wish other eagles didn't have to be burdened with all the problems that being in the wild brings to my fellow feathered friends."
Being hatched and raised at the center, Sequoyah has never worried or been concerned over food, the winter food pilgrimage from the northern states, or the ever- present fear and danger of the deadly bullet.
"I was suppose to be released into the wild, however I become infected with the most painful eye infection that caused cataracts," Sequoyah explained. "My eyesight wasn't what it needed to be for me to survive in the wild so I opted to stay in my cozy accommodations at Sutton."
And Ebony says his life too has been worry-free, almost. He tells the story of the most frightful time in his life - the time when he was released into the wild.
"I was hatched in captivity and thought humans to be my parents since I was raised by them and knew more of their world than my wild world," he recalls. "However some thought I might be better off in my 'natural environment' and I was released into the wild in Tennessee.
"During my solo flight I became hungry and didn't know how to fend for myself or find food. I came upon some picnickers and thought to myself, 'If ants can do it, so can I,' and so I then proceeded to invite myself to the event full of food and I swooped down to steal a bite or two.
"Okay I knew it was wrong and thought it might get me into trouble, but I was starving and knew the easy way more than the wild way. Anyway, the attempted robbery scared the people I left behind, caused me to be arrested, trapped and taken back into custody, back to the human world, the only world I had known.
"And then again maybe subconsciously I dove at picnickers knowing it would get me back where I had it so nice, catered meals and a warm home to call my own.
"However, I was considered too wild to bred in captivity and too tolerant of humans. I felt like a lost soul trapped between two worlds - the human world and the wild world - and so I became available as an exhibit bird.
"And so goes the story of how I got here. Why I am here today is so that people can gather to hear my story and admire me and my beauty - up close and personal."
The somewhat egotistical eagle belongs to Phil Henderson whose stories, sense of humor and knowledge he shared made an afternoon with the birds even more exceptional. The owner explained that he has had Ebony since 1984 and remembered one of his first experiences as an eagle owner.
After purchasing Ebony in Ohio, Henderson had the task of transporting the large bird home. He explained that he was driving a Vega Station Wagon at the time.
"For anyone who doesn't know or remember, a Vega is a small car with windows all the way around it," Henderson explained.
The story goes on that although all the required paperwork had been prepared and approved, Henderson himself did not have it in hand as he started the long journey home to Oklahoma.
"I drove very carefully and obeyed any and all traffic laws, so as not to be stopped" he said. "The last thing I wanted to have to do was explain to a police officer why I had an eagle as my passenger."
The eagle sat in the small car peering out the window on the way to his new home. "I enjoyed the ride," Ebony said. "Everyone who drove by and saw me did a double take. I guess maybe some of them thought they were seeing things and rightly so - how often do you see an eagle riding down the road in a car?"
With Henderson behind the wheel and Ebony as the co-pilot, all was going well as the two traveled down the highway to home. That is until Henderson looked into his rearview mirror and saw that a line, several miles long, had formed on the lane next to them.
The eagle had caused a "moving traffic jam" as passersby slowed to see and see again what they thought they had seen - an eagle traveling south down US 35 in a small station wagon.
"I put the pedal to the metal and although the speed limit was only 55 mph at that time, I drove 70 mph until we got home," Henderson said with a smile.
The two birds were perfect guests at the annual eagle watching event below the dam.
And it may have been the only eagles seen that day for the official eagle count is very low this year, Park Ranger Kelly VanZandt says.
At 27, the count may not be the lowest on record but is 100-150 birds shy of the normal lake count.
He contributes the mild winter for the lack of eagles.
"The lakes up north have not really frozen enough to cut off the fish supply for the eagles," VanZandt explained. "And beside that, eagles will ride the arctic fronts down from the north and we haven't had many of those this year."
For those wanting an opportunity to see the Bald Eagles currently residing at Kaw Lake, you better hurry, for the unseasonably warm weather here is calling them back north.
More than 400 4-H'ers from Oklahoma's Northwest District converged recently at Oakwood Mall at Enid, but they were not there as consumers. They were there to spread the word about the 4-H program.
For 14 years, Northwest District 4-H'ers have met at Oakwood Mall to set up working displays, put on a talent and style show and generally spread the word about 4-H, said Kevin Hackett, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Northwest District 4-H program specialist
"4-H Mall Day provides our club members with promotional and leadership opportunities," Hackett said. "With the working display tables set up throughout the mall, all of the participants have the chance to be in front of the public and share what they've learned throughout their club work."
Twenty working display tables, which changed every hour, were set up from one end of the mall to the other. Each featured various projects in which the club members work. There were the traditional agricultural-related topics as well as information the general public may not connect with 4-H.
Anyone who needed information on flag etiquette could have found it at 4-H Mall Day. Origami was represented at another working display. Photography, crafts, health awareness, recreation, dealing with stress, safety, nutrition and rocketry were just a few of the other topics on which mall-goers could find information.
One interactive display allowed mall-goers to make their own valentine picture frames.
Crystal Ridgeway and Angela Stahl, both members of the Timberlake 4-H Club in Alfalfa County, were demonstrating and lending a hand to the public in the art of making fabric covered picture frames.
"It's been a lot of fun talking to all the people," said Stahl, who was participating in Mall Day for the second time. Although it was her first appearance at Mall Day, Ridgeway said she had a good time helping people make the colorful frames.
Robin Moehle has participated in Mall Day for four years and served as a model in the style show.
"I really like being able to meet other people through 4-H activities like this," said the Garfield County 4-H'er.
"This is an opportunity to promote 4-H as a whole organization and let people know what 4-H is," said Sarah Maass, State 4-H Ambassador from Kingfisher County. Maass, a 10-year veteran of 4-H and a member of the Okarche 4-H Club, has participated in four previous Mall Days.
Andrew McIlvian and Stephanie Yost, both Kingfisher County 4-H Ambassadors and previous Mall Day participants, said they enjoyed meeting more people from the Northwest District.
"All the free food samples are great," said McIlvian, referring to several working display tables featuring various food products. Yost participated in the style show as well as presented a working demonstration on pork.
"I think the best part about Mall Day is getting to know the people from the Northwest District and letting people know about 4-H," Yost said.
"The food is good, too."
Although Kay County 4-H'er Jill Courtney has been an active 4-H'er for seven years, this was her first appearance at Mall Day. Her working display, "The First Food for the Right Animal," represented her main project area, veterinary science.
"I'm trying to inform the public about what their pets need for proper nutrition," Courtney said.
Hackett said Mall Day enables 4-H'ers from the Northwest District to come into contact with people they otherwise may never come across.
"While we were setting up early in the morning, there were quite a few mall walkers who were curious about what was going on," he said.
"I noticed several of them came back later in the day. Mall Day is just a great way for people to find out about Oklahoma's 4-H program and gives our members a multitude of leadership opportunities."
Other Kay County 4-Hers participating were Joel Bolay, Brock Kendle, Jaron Hudgins, Shawn Alley, Chassie McMillen, Laura Hoy, Daniel Alley, Emily Lewis and Mark Bolay,
With the rapidly growing movement to preserve historic places in Oklahoma, Kay County has 23 properties on the National Register of Historic Places and 25 that have been honored with Centennial Farm and Ranch Awards, according to state officials.
The work to nominate places for the National Register and the Farm and Ranch Awards reflects the service of the State Historic Preservation Office to Kay County residents, said Oklahoma Historical Society Deputy Executive Director Bob Blackburn.
"Our State Historic Preservation Office literally extends the services of the Oklahoma Historical Society to every one of the 77 counties in Oklahoma," said Dr. Blackburn. "The ability to offer those services will be greatly improved by the proposed new State History Center for all Oklahomans. The center will proudly present our heritage while serving the entire state through preservation."
An effort has been launched to list 1,000 properties on the National Register by Dec. 31 in the year 2000, and 908 have been listed, said Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Melvena Heisch. In addition, Centennial Farm and Ranch Awards have been presented to 474 families that have owned and operated the same properties for 100 years in 47 counties.
"The State Historic Preservation Office identifies and evaluates-buildings, sites, structures, districts and objects across Oklahoma -- representing all aspects of the state's heritage," Heisch said. "The information is recorded in the Oklahoma Landmarks Inventory, which contains files on more than 50,000 properties in all 77 counties. From that inventory, properties are selected for nomination to the National Register."
The National Register is maintained by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The campaign to list 1,000 Oklahoma properties would increase the number benefitting from this special designation.
The State Historic Preservation Office operates as an arm of the Oklahoma Historical Society, which manages 35 museums and historic sites, preserves millions of documents, more than 600,000 photos, operates a research library for the public, and sponsors more than 500 events a year to educate the public on state history.
Events range from living history presentations to seminars, lectures, workshops, special exhibits, open houses all over the state in cooperation with local friends groups.
For information on the State Historic Preservation Office, call (405) 521-6249.
Following are Kay County's listings on the National Register of Historic Places:
1. Blackwell: Blackwell Armory; 2. Blackwell: Electric Park Pavilion; 3. Kaw City vicinity: Kaw City Depot; 4. Newkirk: Kay County Courthouse; 5. Newkirk: Newkirk Central Business District.
6. Newkirk: Newkirk Water Purification Plant; 7. Newkirk vicinity: Bryson Archaeological Site; 8. Newkirk vicinity: Deer Creek Site ("Ferdinandina"); 9. Newkirk vicinity: Governor William W. Jenkins Homestead Site; 10. Ponca City: Blaine Stadium and Fieldhouse.
11. Ponca City: Daniel J. Donahoe House; 12. Ponca City: E. W. Marland Mansion; 13. Ponca City: Marland-Paris House; 14. Ponca City: Pioneer Woman Statue; 15. Ponca City: Poncan Theatre.
16. Ponca City: Soldani Mansion; 17. Ponca City vicinity: Big V Ranch House; 18. Ponca City vicinity: 101 Ranch; 19. Tonkawa: First Presbyterian Church of Tonkawa; 20. Tonkawa: Mahoney House & Garage.
21. Tonkawa: Tonkawa Armory; 22. Tonkawa vicinity: Nez Perce Reservation; 23. Washunga: Kaw Indian Agency.
Following are Kay County Centennial Farm and Ranch Awards:
1. Floyd C. Allen Farm: G. Irene Couch; 2. Allen-Stiger Farm: Gloverine H. Stiger; 3. Beck Farm: Virginia M. Beck; 4. Brown Homestead: Roy A. and Laura Irene Brown; 5. John T. Caughlin Homestead: Donald J. and Helen K. Caughlin.
6. Aden O. Coyle Farm: Aden and Evelyn Coyle; 7. G. W. Denton Homestead: Mary Frances Denton; 8. The W. H. Denton Farm: Mary Frances Denton; 9. D. L. Eakins Farm: D. L. Eakins; 10. Fath Farm: Roy Fath.
11. James L. Ferneau Homestead: Lela Ferneau; 12. Guyer Homestead: LaVerne Byler; 13. Hembree Farm: Edward and Wilma Hembree; 14. Holland Farm: Loyal Wells Holland and Stella Marie Holland; 15. Manley Homestead: John E. and Myra D. Manley.
16. Overman Farms: Ellis Overman and Marquita Spengler; 17. Harry W. Pratt Homestead: George H. Pratt Revocable Living Trust; 18. Marvin & Wilma Purdy Farm: Marvin and Wilma Purdy; 19. Savage Farms: Jack A. Savage; 20. Scott Homestead: Bob Scott.
21. Sprow Home: Henry W. and Pearl E. Sprow; 22. G. von Stein--L. Elaine
Fulton Farm: Lois Elaine Fulton; 23. Amos M. Thomas Farm: Elaine Griffith;
24. Thomas-Tautfest: Myrtle Tautfest; 25. J. P. (Jeptha) Tipton Farm: Dorys
I. Peters, Catherine H. Kennesey, Bertha F. Smith and Vinita L. Peters.
DEATHS
TONKAWA - Foye Marie Nelson, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, 1998 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. She was 42.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Tonkawa First Christian Church with Dr. John Bartlett, minister, officiating. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa.
Foye Marie (Gatz) Nelson was born July 2, 1955, in Perry, to Chester and Zelma (Peden) Gatz. She grew up and received her education in Tonkawa.
She was married to Ralph Nelson Jr. on Jan. 21, 1983 in Tonkawa. Mrs. Nelson was a member of the Tonkawa First Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph, of the home; two sons, Mark Gatz and Eric Greenfield, both of Tonkawa; one daughter, Misty Nelson of Tonkawa; one sister, LeAnn Jenkins of Kildare; one brother, Dean Gatz of Tonkawa; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents.
FORAKER - Georgia E. Wickham, Foraker resident, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, 1998, at the Pawhuska (Okla.) Hospital. The funeral has been set for Saturday morning. Friends may visit at the Funeral Chapel in Shidler, where Mrs. Wickham will lie in state. Other arrangements will be announced later by Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
FAIRFAX - Lelia Elizabeth Robinson, Fairfax resident, died Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, 1998, at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. She was 83. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Friday at Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax. Other arrangements will be announced later.
Saturday
Alta Stout O'Dell - Funeral at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ
in Kingfisher. Burial will be in the Blackwell (Okla.) Cemetery at 2 p.m.
under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home, Kingfisher.
NEWS BRIEFS
Square Dance - Chikaskia Valley Square Dance Club will host a "Cherry Pie" dance Feb. 6 at the VFW Ballroom, 2900 East Prospect. Those attending are asked to bring a cherry pie. Pre-Rounds begin at 7:30 p.m. with Bob Collyar as Cuer and Squares start at 8 p.m. with Jeff Nelon as caller.
Animal Litter - At 8:29 a.m. Tuesday police were notified of a cat and dog "tearing up trash" in the 100 block of Fairview Avenue. Animal control handled the call.
Horsy Highway - At 9:32 a.m. Tuesday police were advised that there were horses on U.S. 177 south of U.S. 60. OHP was contacted.
Forged Check - At 11:50 a.m. Tuesday police were called to Albrights, 314 North Fifth Street, for a forged check. A report was taken.
Vehicle Vandalism - A woman in the 500 block of Foster Avenue called police at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday to report vandalism to her pickup truck. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicle Towed - A vehicle in the 1100 block of North Birch Street was towed at 12:51 p.m. Tuesday for a 48 hour violation.
Stolen Vehicle - A man in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue reported to police at 1:24 p.m. Tuesday that his vehicle had been stolen. An officer was assigned, however the complainant was not found.
Arrest - A 33-year-old man was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday from Pioneer Road and North Fourteenth Street for driving under restriction.
Accident - A minor accident at Chilocco Smoke Shop, five miles north of Newkirk was reported to police at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. OHP was advised.
Grand Larceny - At 2:48 p.m. Tuesday police were notified that a car had been taken from Honest John's, 3212 North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicle Damage - A woman reported to police at 3:23 p.m. Tuesday that her vehicle had been damaged Sunday night while it was parked at the Ponca Bowl, 2000 East Lake Road. A report was taken.
Bike Found - A woman in the 600 block of South Fourth Street reported at 4:04 p.m. Tuesday that she had found a bike chained to the bushes behind her garage apartment.
Vehicle Assault - A man in the 3400 block of El Camino Street reported to police at 4:09 p.m. Tuesday that his vehicle had been kicked while he was at Trout School. An officer was assigned.
Accident - A minor accident was reported at 4:37 p.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of South Tenth Street. A report was taken.
Backyard Bonfire - At 5:36 p.m. Tuesday a woman in the 600 block of South Twelfth Street requested extra patrol due to a bonfire in her neighbor's backyard Monday night.
Ramp Recovered - At 6:03 p.m. Tuesday a ramp reported stolen Monday, was recovered from the 100 block of South Ash Street.
Vehicle Fire - A vehicle fire was reported at 7:22 p.m. Tuesday on Interstate 35 at mile marker 234. OHP and Blackwell Police were advised.
Hit and Run - A hit and run accident was reported at 7:52 p.m. Tuesday in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Arrest - A 30-year-old man was arrested at 9:32 p.m. Tuesday from South Third Street and East Maple Avenue on a Department of Human Services warrant for failure to appear in an asset hearing.
Beer Theft - At 1:11 a.m. Wednesday a 12-pack of beer was reported
stolen from the Sav-A-Trip, 207 East Highland Avenue. A report was taken.
LIFESTYLES
A Valentine Salad luncheon is being hosted by the First Lutheran Women's Guild Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the event at the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall,1101 North Fourth.
Tickets are available at the door or from guild members, the church or school offices, with a cost of $5 per adult and $1.50 for children pre-school age and under. For more information call 762-1111.
Proceeds will go toward church lighting projects. A variety of salads, including a hot chicken salad entree, will be available.
The Guild is a service organization for the church providing assistance in altar care, serving fellowship dinners and purchasing items for the church and school. The group has provided assistance to local organizations such as Hospice, Helpline, Domestic Violence program, Peachtree Landing and to national projects such as Lutheran Social Services, Lutheran Homes and Dakota Boys Ranch.
Staci and Wes Mattheyer of Davenport announce the birth of a son at 10:41 p.m. Jan. 5, 1998 at the Edmond Regional Medical Center. The baby weighed 6-pounds, 10-ounces and was 18 1/2-inches long. He has been named Tristan Dallas Mattheyer.
Maternal grandparents are Harold and Pam Roberts of Ponca City and paternal grandparents are J. W. and Arlena Mattheyer, Naomi and Farrell Black of Davenport.
Great-grandparents are James and Betty Gilstrap and Bill and June Roberts, all of Kansas City, and Joyce Mattheyer of Davenport. Dot Hutson is the great-great-grandmother and great-great-grandfather is the late Harry Dallas Hutson.
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Announcing the birth of their first child are Matt and Lisa Branum of Perkins. Nicholas Alexander Branum was born at 4:51 a.m. Jan. 12, 1998 at University Hospital in Oklahoma City. He weighed 4-pounds, 1 1/2-ounces and was 17-inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Ron and Sherri Hill and paternal grandparents are Cal and Karen Branum, all of Ponca City. Maternal great-grandparents are V. T. Hill of Ponca City, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Planty of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. Elwin K. Boisvert of New Hampshire and the late Jerri Hill.
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Christian Taylor Whitfill is the name selected by Charles and Kindra
Whitfill of Fenton, Mo. for their son born Jan. 28, 1998. He weighed 8-pounds,
3-ounces and was 21-inches long. The baby has two sisters, Madelyn Elizabeth,
5, and Jessica Allyse, 3. Grandparents are Dr. Berno and Janet Ebbesson
and Don and Bernice Whitfill, all of Ponca City.
SPORTS
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
SAPULPA - Make no doubt about it, Sapulpa is good.
The Chieftainettes (16-1, 11-0) showed why they're ranked No. 1 in the state Tuesday night, as they rumbled over the Ponca City Lady Cats (6-11, 2-9), 65-32.
With a starting lineup that completely overpowered the smaller Poncan squad, the Chieftainettes bolted to a 26-12 first quarter lead and never looked back. And though the Lady Cats' "triangle and two" defensive game plan succeeded in slowing down Sapulpa stars Kara Faulk and Mandy Nightengale, shooting woes continued for the Poncans, as they connected on just 10-of-48 from the field, for 21 percent.
"Our game plan worked," said Lady Cat head coach Dana Pulley, "Julie (Schiltz) did a great job on Faulk, and Nightengale was looking frustrated. But we just didn't shoot well."
And while Faulk and Nightengale finished the night way below their averages, with 13 and 10 points, respectively, it was 5-6 Sara Lierly who stepped up in their place, dumping in 17 points for the Chieftainettes.
The opening minutes of the ball game resembled a 3-point shooting drill. Cherie Shaw opened up with one for the Chieftainettes, followed by one by Desiree Cries For Ribs on the other end. Lierly then got another for Sapulpa, Natasha Anderson answered for the Poncans, and Faulk - feeling left out, perhaps - knocked down a third three for the Chieftainettes.
After Cries For Ribs took the first 2-point shot of the game, drawing a foul and making a free throw, Lierly nailed yet another 3-pointer for Sapulpa to give them a smallish, 12-7 lead - with just two minutes gone by in the game.
"I had some hope right then," said Pulley, "I thought the game might wind up closer than what we thought, because we came out shooting well."
But from there, the Chieftainettes stormed through the remaining 30 minutes, taking a 38-16 halftime lead, and stretched that to 59-25 through three quarters.
For Pulley and her players, the loss was one to take in stride.
"They know they got beat by the No. 1 team in the state," she said, "but they put forth the effort and gave 100 percent and that's all I can ask."
Pulley also points to the Lady Cats' free throw shooting, which has been improving dramatically, as a positive. The Lady Cats have connected on 78 percent from the line in their last two games - nearly double their average. Also, turnovers were not much of a factor Tuesday, with a slight 12 to 8 advantage for the Chieftainettes.
While the Lady Cats shot poorly from the field, Sapulpa - as in their 78 percent outing against the Poncans Dec. 12 - shot very well, going good on 14-of-23 2-pointers and 7-of-19 from 3-point land.
Leading the Lady Cats were Anderson with 8, Cries For Ribs with 6, Schiltz and Hile with 4 each, Romi Foreman and Stephanie Blochowiak with 3 each, while Jennifer Caughman had 2.
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
SAPULPA - The state ranked No. 9 Sapulpa Chieftains got little protest from the Ponca City Wildcats, and got virtually everything they wanted as they rolled to a 72-47 victory before a packed house of hometown fans Tuesday night.
Towering 6-9 center Brian Cardwell blocked and rebounded, David Marshall moved the ball gracefully down the court, and Eric Hall sprang loose - and stayed loose - under the hoop to get the Chieftains (12-4, 8-3) the victory.
Although the Cats (5-12, 2-9) kept things close until late in the first quarter, the Chieftains seemed to pick up on the Poncans game plan after that, going to the unprotected Hall time and again for the easy lay-up.
And though it was the two Sapulpa scoring leaders - Marshall and Cardwell - the Cats had some success in slowing down, it was Hall who has proved himself a thorn in the Poncans' side in their last two match ups. December 12, he poured in 18 points, and bettered that with 22 points this time around.
"We just made him an All-conference selection tonight," said Wildcat head coach Ron Arthur. "But I have to give credit to Sapulpa, from a coaching standpoint. They executed 100, or at least 98 percent, of the easy shots we gave them."
In the opening minutes, at least, it seemed as if the Poncans would keep things close. Despite having to shoot through the windmill arms of Cardwell, who had three blocks in the opening minutes, the Cats matched the Chieftains point for point until the 2:30 mark of the first period.
From there, however, Sapulpa knocked down nine unanswered points to take the lead, 19-10, going into the second quarter.
Until halftime, the Cats fought and clawed for every point, keeping themselves within striking distance until intermission, 35-23.
But the Chieftains took off in the third. Using four 3-pointers (including one that represented Marshall's 1000th career point, replete with ceremonial game-ball presentation), they ripped to a 55-35 lead.
With the dispirited Poncans losing some fight in the fourth, then, the Chieftains cruised to the victory.
"They got the early run," Arthur said, "they got the easy shots. They had us 3-on-2 or 2-on-1. We couldn't stop the ball half way up the court. We didn't do it on defense."
Arthur also complemented the Chieftain's very capable point guard, Marshall.
"He's a four year starter, he's a fine player, and he shows what a good point guard can do. He has that experience."
Ponca City, though "getting good looks," according to Arthur, fell on hard times from the field again, going good on just 18-of-59 of their shots, for 31 percent. Sapulpa, meanwhile, hit 46 percent of their own, going good on 29-of-63.
To Arthur, Cardwell's presence in the lane was a factor.
"He's the tallest player in the league, and after a few blocks I think we were hesitant to take the ball in there. It intimidated us. It cost us."
Pacing the Poncans was Ryan Meyer with 10 points, followed by Micha Alexander with eight, Tom Engle with seven, Ryan Treadway with six, Alfred Delancy and Jason Shelton with four each, Jeff Furnas with three, while Kris Shores and Scott Larrison had two apiece. Shores, at 5-10 the shortest player on the Wildcats' roster, also led the team in rebounds, with six.
For the Chieftains, Hall had 22, followed by Marshall with 11, David Baker with ten, and Cardwell with seven - plus six blocks, most of those coming in the first quarter.
Turnovers were also a factor, with the Poncans giving the ball up 20 times, while Sapulpa handed it over just 12 times.
The Wildcats go on the road again on Friday, traveling to Tulsa again to take on conference powerhouse Union.
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
STILLWATER - Oklahoma State fans may be wondering, "where's the 'D'"?
Paraphrasing a line from the once-popular hamburger commercial, OSU faithful have seen a very un-Cowboy style of basketball of late.
In the latest chapter, OSU blew a 16-point lead - 14 of those points in the final 4:31 - before the Cowboys righted themselves to pull out an 86-74 overtime win over Colorado Tuesday.
The score is very indicative of the way the Big 12 season has gone for the Cowboys, who are now 5-4 in the league, 15-4 overall.
In nine conference games, the Cowboys are averaging 80.3 points a game, third best in the league. But they are allowing 74.5 points per contest, seventh in the Big 12.
Oklahoma State fans are use to seeing low scoring games with tight defense from Eddie Sutton-coached teams. It has been so since the days of Henry Iba.
But this year's edition of the Cowboys has been inconsistent at best, especially on defense.
"We made some horrendous decisions with the basketball in the final seven or eight minutes (of regulation play)," Sutton said after Tuesday's game. "And the defense let down."
That is probably the deadliest sin for Sutton.
After Chad Alexander's 3-pointer gave the Cowboys a 65-51 lead, the Pokes appeared to go brain dead. Instead of finishing off the Buffaloes, the Pokes allowed a couple of uncontested 3-pointers by Dwight Jones and a 2-pointer by Marlon Hughes. At that point, with the lead down to six (65-59), OSU started to send Colorado to the free throw line.
"The thing you don't want to do in the late stages is foul," Sutton said. "You don't want to send the other team to the free throw line and you don't want to stop the clock."
The Buffs kept whittling at the lead until Hughes penetrated and drained a 12-foot jumper from the baseline with 12.6 seconds left to tie the score at 69.
Fortunately, the Cowboys were able to turn the tables in the five-minute overtime. Desmond Mason converted a conventional 3-point play and Adrian Peterson drained a seven-footer to give the Cowboys some breathing room.
The Buffs' shooting eye suddenly went south and the Pokes started a procession of shots from the free throw line. Eleven of the Cowboys' points came from the charity circle in the final minutes.
With help from the overtime drought by the Buffaloes, the Cowboys held Colorado to 42 percent shooting from the field, slightly better than their conference average of allowing opponents 46 percent of their shots to go down. That figure puts the Pokes ninth in the Big 12.
OSU is also losing the rebounding battle in the conference, although they out rebounded Colorado 40-31. In the previous eight league game, the Cowboys had been out rebounded 297 to 274 - also ninth in the Big 12 standings.
"We can't beat many teams playing like we did tonight," Sutton said, suggesting the Cowboys will strap it on during practice this week. "We have to correct these mistakes."
Kami Schieber put back a missed Ponca City shot at the buzzer to give the Lady Wildcat sophomores a 38-36 win over Enid Monday.
The see-saw battle went down to the wire with the score tied at 36 in the final minute of play. Enid committed a turnover and the Poncans set up a final shot, Kristal Richardson put up a shot with three seconds left but it was off. Schieber got the rebound and put the ball back in for her only points of the night.
Ponca City held a 19-18 lead at halftime and the two teams were never more that two points apart the rest of the way. Allison Stotts led the Ponca City scoring with 12 points and Laura Sudbury had 10. Alana Smith added 5, Claire Winterrowd 4, Brooke Hines 3, Richardson 2 and Schieber 2.
The sophomores, now 5-4, travel to play the Blackwell JVs Thursday.
FAIRFAX - Frontier completed a regular season sweep of Woodland Tuesday with the Mustangs winning 84-42 while the Lady Mustangs took a 43-29 decision.
Frontier will celebrate Homecoming against Braman Friday night.
Jeremiah Regnier tossed in 20 points and Dee Buxton added 17 as the Frontier boys overcame a slow start to outscore Woodland 26-11 in the second quarter to take a 42-28 halftime lead.
Tyler Bernard scored 15 points for Woodland while Matt Beartrack had 10.
The Lady Mustangs had a stuttering start, jumping to a 13-3 first quarter lead, but cooled off and led only 17-11 at halftime. However, the Frontier girls pulled away in the second half.
Carolee Bible had 14 points and Elizabeth Sober 12 for the 20--2 Frontier girls.
SAPULPA - The Wildcat junior varsity put on a show, Tuesday, downing the Sapulpa Chieftains, 61-55.
After bolting to a 15-9 lead after one quarter, the Cats were matched by the Chieftains through the second period and held a tenuous, 28-22 lead at intermission.
From there, however, the sophomore JVers took over, busting out with a 21-8 scoring run in the third quarter. And though the Poncans were outscored 25-12 in the final stanza, they held on to win.
"I put four sophomores and one junior in to start the second half and told them I wanted the lead to 12. They got it to 19," said coach Joe Matlock. "We got after them, we pushed the ball well, we played hard. I think we thought they would lay down for a little while, but they didn't, and we did a good job responding."
All the Wildcats got on the board. Barry Chance led the way with three 3-pointers for 9 points, followed by Kris Shores, Jeremiah Payne and Paul Broome with 7 each, Blake Guebelle, Craig Thilsted, Scott Larrison and Jeff Furnas with 6 each, Brett Skaggs with 4, while Nathan Zimmerman had three.
For Sapulpa, David Baker had 10, followed by Paul Tecumseh, Jeff Turner, Mike Vernon and Jeff Craig with nine each.
SAPULPA - Perhaps trying to set a precedent for the varsity game that followed, the Lady Cat junior varsity walked over the Sapulpa JV Tuesday, 36-19.
Picking up points from one end of the bench to the other, the Lady Cats - after a 5-4 advantage in the first quarter - went on to limit the Chieftainettes to just two points in the middle quarters to get the win.
"We played really well," said coach Brad Larimer, "everyone stepped up and did what they needed to do. Romi (Foreman) came in and hit a couple of 3's when she needed to and had an excellent game for us."
Foreman led the Lady Cats with 13 points, followed by Jennifer Caughman with seven, Aleena Ames with 4, Lendsi Boyd, Allison Stotts, and Laura Sudbury with 3 each, while Shari Winters and Kami Schieber had 2 each.
The Chieftainettes leading scorer, Libby Russell, had 9 points - seven of those coming on fourth quarter free throws.
The Lady Cat JV goes on the road again Friday, taking on Tulsa Union.
Ninth Grade girls
Ponca City ninth grade girls coach John Maddox had to remind his players what was at stake at halftime of their game against Enid Longfellow here Tuesday.
The Poncans managed a 22-17 halftime lead after a slow start. But the Lady Cougars took Maddox's words to heart, shutting out Enid in the third quarter en route to a 49-23 win.
"I reminded the girls of who they were and who they were playing." Maddox said of his team which moved to 10-3 overall, 7-0 in the conference. Jaycee Sheppard paced the Ponca Citians with 15 points while Jessica Plageman had 8, Angela Kana 6, Cara Cusak 6, Gena Birdsong 4, Kendra Love 4, Tara Cries-For-Ribs 4 and Erica Wiles 2.
Eighth Grade Girls
Ponca City's eight grader Red girls will play host to Enid Emerson Thursday evening with the Northern Conference championship on the line.
The Poncans got some help from Enid Longfellow, which forfeited its game here Tuesday. The Reds are 11-4 overall, 6-1 in conference play.
The eighth graders popped Blackwell 32-16 Monday after a slow start that saw the score tied at six after the first quarter. But Ponca City outscored Blackwell 8-0 in the second period and pulled away in the second half.
Gena Wedd and Nichole Chance each had 9 points for the Reds while Courtney Birdsong had 7, Jamie Leach 2, Amanda Ingram 2, Kesha Kizzar 2 and Nikki Sells 1.
The Wildcat sophomores' pressure defense finally got to Enid Monday night as the Poncans pulled away in the fourth quarter to record a 44-36 win.
Now 8-1 on the season, the sophomores travel to Blackwell Thursday.
The Cats led just 27-26 entering the final stanza but forced Enid into several turnovers down the stretch and converted.
"We started very slowly, just trading baskets in the first three quarters," coach Jerry Orr said. "We finally started to execute our full court pressure and played pretty well in the fourth quarter. We forced some turnovers and started to score in transition."
Orr also complemented the effort of his players coming off the bench. "That's something you have to get to be successful."
But the coach wasn't entirely pleased with his team's efforts. The Poncans were just 11-of-24 from the free throw line.
"Shooting 50 percent late in the game will get you beat," he said.
Jeff Furnas led Ponca City scoring with 12 points. Matt Morris had 9 points, Barry Chance 8, Brett Skaggs 5, Blake Guebelle 4, Evan Rupp 2, Aaron Sattre 2 and Wes Crosson 2.
P.C. Kids Wrestling
Cushing Tournament
Div. II
70 - Joshua Fansler, 1st
75 - Joshua Fansler, 1st
75 - Torran Compala, 2nd
90 - Justin Kremeier, 1st
Div. III
55 - Trey Branscum, 1st
85 - Daniel Morrison, 3rd
100 - Bradley Plunk, 2nd
HWT - Sonny Biggoose, 3rd
Div. IV
64 - Trey Branscum, 3rd
110 - Trent Goldsmith, 4th
130 - Kelsey Empting, 4th
Oklahoma will again host Quail Unlimited's (QU) National Dog of the Year Field Trial. The 1998 event will be held March 26-29 at the Red Rock Ranch, located about 15 miles southeast of Ponca City.
The winning dog will be featured on the cover of QU magazine, and have bragging rights as the best bird dog in the country. The field is limited to 64 entries, which will be selected by committee. To ensure the best dogs will be completing for the top honor, priority will be given to dogs with field trial placements.
Dogs must be handled by their owners, and the owner must be a member of QU. The entry fee is $175, with a minimum cash purse of $5,000. Proceeds from the event will benefit quail research, Covey Camps for kids, and habitat improvement programs.
Accommodations and a Saturday evening banquet, which is open to the public, will be at the Marland Mansion.
Additional information on the prestigious event and entry forms can be
obtained by calling Don Black at (580) 237-3467, or Bob Schuster at (580)
762-1217.