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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, November 30, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS LOCALNearly News Nearly NewsNN has heard that some area residents are confused about the home tours taking place in Ponca City this weekend. For those who did not realize it — there are two house tours, one each day. The Historic House Tour, sponsored by the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy, will be 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The Panhellenic House Tour is scheduled for 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. One residence, 919 East Grand, will be part of both tours, and each tour has several homes listed. An admission charge may be paid at the first home visited on either tour. -—— Speaking of being confused, NN hopes Santa Claus wasn’t confused earlier in the week when an incorrect day for Friday’s Lighted Christmas Parade was given in The News. Remember, the parade is tomorrow (Friday) at 6 p.m. on Grand Avenue. Floats and other entries are to gather at 5:30 p.m. Spectators should plan to bundle up and come on downtown for the parade, always a highlight of the Holiday season. Santa has checked his calendar and should be available for Friday’s event. Lighted Christmas Parade Set For Friday Night Along GrandThe line up for the 2000 Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday night has been announced by officials from Ponca City Main Street Authority. The parade will be at 6 p.m., and the community will have the opportunity to enjoy it as it works its way from Oak and Grand and finishing near the Centennial Plaza. All of the entries for this year’s parade need to begin lining up at 5:30 beginning at Oak Street and Grand Avenue. The order as printed, will be for the convenience of paraders. As of press time Thursday, there were 39 entries participating in the parade. They include: Color Guard of the American Legion Post No. 14, Po-Hi Marching Band, City of Ponca City Water Department, The Awana Group of Central Baptist Church, Ponca City Christian Academy, Cable One, St. Mary’s School Band, Asbury United Methodist Church Youth. Then come Pioneer Technology Center, Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, The Salvation Army, Ponca City Noon Lions Club, The Christian Motorcyclist Association, Pioneer Technology Center (second entry), Alan and Dee Coy, Wal-Mart Super Center, Great Plains Coca-Cola Distributors. That group will be followed by Ponca City 56ers, YMCA of Ponca City, American Legion Post No. 14, Country Day School, KLVV Radio, Bluestem Council of Girl Scouts of America, Tim Peters, KIXR Mix 100, Bicycle Group, Toni Ellison, Woodlands School, Army National Guard and City of Ponca City Public Utilities. Completing the lineup will be Kaw Lake Association, Ponca City Library, Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 140, Eagles Lodge 2002, WBBZ, Kay-9 Dog Training Club, Breia Sober (America’s Cover Miss for Oklahoma), Ponca City Fire Department and Team Radio Cash Mobile with a special guest rider! The Ponca City Main Street Authority could not have set up the parade without the help of all the volunteers, parade participants and community for making the parade a joyous and successful event in the life of the community and extends its thanks for all those. It is just another way of reminding the importance of community and good friends during the holiday season. May this time be a joyous one for you and your family this year. NOC Presents Annual Winter Concert Friday at Arts CenterTONKAWA — Wishing a “Jazzy Noel, y’all” to the community, the Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts presents the annual Northern Jazz Winter Concert Friday in the Northern Performing Arts Center on the Tonkawa campus. Admission is free. Directed by Dr. Michael Moore, the Northern Jazz big band will lead off at 7:30 p.m. with Paul Clark’s “Low Down Slow Down Blues,” featuring Tyler Prather, Blackwell, alto saxophone; Rocky Dickinson, Newkirk, trumpet; Josh Tovar, Stillwater, electric guitar; and Tim Cook, Tonkawa, with Josh Shawnee, Grove, in a tenor sax battle. Shawnee also provides vocals and scat vocals for Duke Ellington's “C Jam Blues,” rearranged by Northern Jazz. The Northern Jazz trumpet section, consisting of Terry Jones, Blackwell; John Brown, Hominy; Leslie Shults, Skiatook, and Dickinson, will be featured on the Bob Lowden arrangement of “String of Pearls.” Other featured soloists for Northern Jazz numbers include Chase Arnold, Tonkawa, drums; Chrissy Smith, Newkirk, trombone; Brandon Knight, Ponca City, keyboard; Amanda Francisco, Enid, vibraphone; Sarah Round, Ponca City, bass clarinet. Also performing with the band are Sue Black, Bartlesville, baritone sax and clarinet; Andrea Henderson, Tonkawa, keyboard and bass; and Kevin Stanton, Ponca City, valve trombone. Following intermission, the Roustabouts Instrumental Combo directed by Moore will swing out with several selections, ranging from the seasonal favorite “Here Comes Santa Claus” to Moore’s own composition “New Dues Blues.” Director Moore will join soloists Dickinson, Prather and Knight in his own arrangement of Horace Silver’s “The Natives Are Restless Tonight.” Other soloists on combo numbers include Cook, Tovar, Francisco, Smith and Arnold. Also performing with the combo are Henderson and Dan Gehring, Ponca City, trap drums and percussion. Northern Jazz will join the combo for the final numbers. Moore’s arrangement of Freddie Hubbard’s “Straight Life” features Dickinson on trumpet, Prather, soprano sax and Gehring, trap drums. David Barduhn’s arrangement of “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” featuring Prather on alto sax, closes the concert. DEATHSRobert L. Hammans Robert L. HammansRobert L. Hammans, lifelong Ponca City resident, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, 2000, at his home. He was 67. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at the Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jack Adams, co- pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Longwood Cemetery under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Robert L. Hammans was born in Ponca City on Feb. 23, 1933, the son of Arlo J. and Zenola Florence Smith Hammans. He grew up and attended schools in Ponca City and, after graduation, was selected into the U.S. Army in May 1953. He served for two years and was honorably discharged. After his military duty, he went to work for Conoco in the Petroleum Product Division as a laboratory supervisor. He retired after 42 years. On Dec. 13, 1951, he married Mary Lou Rhodes in Ponca City. He was a member of First Christian Church and a past member of the American Legion Post 14. He enjoyed woodworking and being with his family. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Kimberly A. Hand of Ponca City; two sons, Tyler J. Hammans and Todd A. Hammans, both of Tulsa; one sister, Betty Klinger of Ponca City; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jim Ball. Casket bearers will be James Brown, Wes Brown, Cris Klinger, Steve Lewis, Kent Ray and David Rhodes. Honorary casket bearers will be David Buck, Richard Heitz and Charles Rhoads. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union Street, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Hilda Pauline HeadyTONKAWA — Hilda Pauline Heady, former resident of Tonkawa, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at the Neosho Memorial Regional Hospital in Chanute, Kan. She was 95. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. at the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery with the Rev. Eldon Moelling officiating. The family will receive friends at McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home after the service. Hilda Pauline Heady was born Aug. 21, 1905, in Lawton, the daughter of Homer Harrison Hubbart and Hilda Emma Paul Hubbart. She grew up and attended grade school in Samsville Rural School in Butler. She attended high school in Lamont and Pond Creek, where she graduated in 1924. She then attended Northwestern Teachers College at Alva. She married Eber Kelso Heady on June 28, 1931, in Newkirk. They lived in Beaver and then moved to Tonkawa in 1934 and to Earlsboro, Okla., in 1939, then back to Tonkawa in 1945, where they farmed until retiring in 1972. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tonkawa and a member of the Unity Club in Tonkawa. She was a resident of Chanute, Kan. Survivors include two daughters, Imogene Johnson of Plano, Texas, and Marilyn Mishler of Chanute Kan.; two sisters, Mabel Hoffman of Fort Worth, Texas, and Eva Hanan; a brother, Warren Hubbart of Roswell, N.M.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1989; three brothers, Harry Hubbart, Ted Hubbart, and Roy Hubbart; a sister, Helen Hubbart; and a great-granddaughter. Harriett Dee McMahon SheppardSOUTH KINGSTON. R.I. — Harriett Dee McMahon Sheppard, former resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in Scallop Shell Nursing Home in South Kingston, R.I. She was 89. The funeral service will be private under the direction of Forbes Funeral Home in Wakefield, R.I. Harriett Dee McMahon Sheppard was born Sept. 11, 1911, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Timothy and Grace Frye McMahon. She married Martin Keith Sheppard in Kansas City in 1936. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1932 and was a preschool director in the education field, retiring in 1972. She had lived in Omaha, Neb., from 1956 to 1972 and moved to South Kingston, R.I., from Ponca City in 1986. Survivors include a son, David M. Sheppard of Wakefield, R.I.; two daughters, Sally Thomas of Alexandria, Va., and Susan Richardson of Farmington, Mo.; one brother, George McMahon of Milton, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister, Elizabeth Hawkins. Donations may be made to charity of choice. William Marvin NeidigAUSTIN, Texas — William Marvin Neidig, former resident of Ponca City, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at his home in Lago Vista, Texas. He was 79. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lago Vista, Texas. A graveside service will be held later at 3:30 p.m. at Weesatche Cemetery in Weesatche, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Weed-Carley-Fish Funeral home in Austin, Texas. William Marvin Neidig was born in Perkins on Dec. 3, 1921, the son of William Ray Neidig and Jennie Denny. He lived in Ponca City until the age of 18. He was a pilot during World War II and continued flying for over 30 years. He was an active volunteer at the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in Lago Vista, Texas, and a member of Hill Country Ministries, Lions Club, Red Cross and Meals on Wheels. Survivors include his wife, Dolores of the home; four sons, William Ray Neidig, Michael Craig Neidig, Brett Anthony Neidig and Lance Tyler Neidig; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ObituariesIra D. SchneebergerIra D. Schneeberger, 3546 N. Bell Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 92. The funeral will be Saturday, 2 p.m. in the First Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. David Bigger, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Braman Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Born Sept. 12, 1908. in Byron, Okla., he was the son of William N. and Matilda Bishop Schneeberger. He received his education in Anthony, Kan., schools. Ira began working at an early age, first in the fields, and later at the Blackwell Smelter. Later he was employed as a carpenter doing construction work. He and the former Alma Edna Kitchel were married July 6, 1937, in Wellington, Kan. Ira enjoyed gardening, yard work, fishing and being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a charter member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Alma, of the home; three daughters, Maxine Schonover of Savensburg, Kan., Shirley Spears of Barnsdall, and Patsy Stowers of Lamont; six sons, Jerry Schneeberger of Lamont, Larry Schneeberger of Marland, Lonnie Schneeberger of Guymon, Donald Schneeberger of Ponca City, Daniel Schneeberger of Blackwell, and Dennis Schneeberger of Kildare; and 26 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; one brother; three sons, Lloyd Schneeberger, Bobby Schneeberger, and Jimmy Schneeberger; a daughter, Darlene Schneeberger; a grandson, Bobby Spears, and a great-grandson, George Polasek. Casket bearers will be Mike Wright, Steve Schneeberger, Jerome Schneeberger, Jerry Schneeberger Jr., Marty Schneeberger, and Jason Schneeberger. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Medical Foundation, Skilled Nursing Unit, P.O. Box 1270, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. The family will be at the home, 3546 N. Bell Road. paid obituary Audie G. NorthAudie G. North, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000. She was 91. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at the Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Paul Holmes and the Rev. Del Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow at Longwood Cemetery. Arrangements are made with Trout Funeral Home. Audie was born Nov. 8, 1909, in Shirley, Ark., the daughter of James B. Blackburn and Dora (Melton) Blackburn. On Dec. 12, 1937, she married Charles Henry North in Carnagie, Okla. From 1937 to 1970, Audie served as copastor for many Pentecostal Holiness Churches including Ponca City, Agnew, Oklahoma City, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Coffeyville, Kan., Shawnee, Hilldale, Tulsa, Headlton, Ralla, Kan., and Pryor. In 1971, she began work as a cook for Ponca Nursing Home and Highland Nursing Home, retiring on her 80th birthday. She loved knitting, crocheting, cooking and spending time with all her children and grandchildren. Casket bearers will be John Hercyk , Bob Wilson, Dwight Thurmond, Dwain Thurmond, Philip West, and Fred Rouse. Honorary casket bearers will be Joe Nimmo, Joe Nimmo Jr., Edwin Smith, Delbert Foiles, Benny Redhon and Miles Miller. Survivors include two sons, Charles North of Ponca City and Gerald North of California; seven daughters, Gertrude Elmore-Vian and Evelyn Thurmond of Ponca City, Wanda Hayes of Bakersville, Calif., Charlene West of Oklahoma City, Doris Townley of Ponca City and Betty Cramp of Gore; numerous nieces and nephews; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, the Rev. C.H. North; two brothers, Albert Blackburn and Lynn Blackburn; two sisters Leala Pones and Pluma Henderson; and a grandson, Michael North. paid obituary Albert Warren CaseAlbert Warren Case, lifetime Marland resident, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at the Willow Haven Nursing Home in Tonkawa. He was 80. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, at the First Baptist Church in Tonkawa with Barry Wichert officiating. Warren was born on Oct. 4, 1920, on the family farm in Marland to Albert B. and Hazel D. (Dugan) Case. He attended Marland schools and graduated in 1938. He married Clara Jane Butterfield on Oct. 30, 1941, in Tonkawa, and the couple just celebrated their 59th anniversary. Warren farmed all of his life and retired in 1990. He enjoyed feeding his fish, taking care of his geese, playing cards, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Marland Baptist Church, the Ponca City Masonic Lodge 83, and the Red Rock Eastern Star 180. He is survived by his wife, Clara Jane of the home; one son, Jerry Case of Marland; a son-in-law, Bob Regnier of Oklahoma City; three granddaughters, Christi Standard and her husband Matt of Oklahoma City, Cindi Wichert and her husband Barry of Yukon, Debi Birdwell and her husband Greg of Yukon; one grandson, Todd Case of Hunter; six great-grandchildren, McKenzi Standard, Jessi Standard, Ali Standard, Kyle Richard, Jackie Case, and Brady Birdwell. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ruel and Daniel Case; and one daughter, Peggy Regnier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. paid obituary Hazel ChapmanHazel Chapman, longtime Ponca City resident, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2000, at Westminster Village. She was 88. The funeral will be held graveside on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the Longwood Cemetery, east of Ponca City. The Rev. Bill Gilford will officiate. Burial will be under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Born Hazel Delta Johnson on Jan. 21, 1912, in Arkansas City, Kan., she was the daughter of Frona and Arno Johnson. She grew up and lived in Arkansas City, Kan., and moved to Ponca City in 1946 with her beloved husband, the late Harry Chapman, whom she married on June 10, 1933. Hazel was a homemaker who took great pride in her vocation and in her dedication to her family. She enjoyed traveling, and she and Harry did much of that after retirement. She is survived by her daughter, The Rev. Judy Shipman and son-in-law, J.D. Shipman of Clinton, Mich.; by her grandchildren whom she adored, Stacy Summers and her husband, Bruce, of Denver, Colo., and Steve Shipman and his wife Deannine, of State College, Pa.; one brother, Merle Johnson of Arkansas City, Kan., and her great nephew, Mark Southard and his wife Laura of Ponca City. who cared well for her in the last few years. Hazel also was a great-grandmother to Abigail, Joshua and Brittany Shipman of State College, Pa. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mazo Southard and her brother, Edzel Johnson. Honorary casket bearers will be JD Shipman, Mark Southard, Steve Shipman, Bruce Summers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Habitat for Humanity of Ponca City, P.O. Box 2211, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. paid obituary Services PendingJack A. SniderJack A. Snider, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 81. Survivors include his wife Betty, of the home. Services are planned for Saturday, 11 a.m. in the First Christian Church under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Oleta L. GontermanOleta L. Gonterman, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 29, 2000, in Oklahoma City. She was 86. Survivors include her daughter, Terri Whiting of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Bobby Ray SimmonsBobby Ray Simmons, former resident of Ponca City, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in Newton, Kan. He was 77. Arrangements are pending with Mount Olivet Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas. FuneralsFriday D. Walker HowardD. Walker Howard — Memorial service at 4 p.m. in the Albright United Methodist Church. Harold Loyd ThorntonHarold Loyd Thornton — Funeral at 2 p.m., in the Immanuel Baptist Church of Blackwell. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. Saturday Jay BartonJay Barton — Memorial service from noon to 2 p.m. at the Foraker Community Church. Albert Almon ClarkAlbert Almon Clark — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Elizabethtown, N.Y. with Requiem Eucharist at 11 a.m. Monday at Grace Episcopal Church under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSMusic Meet — The Walnut Valley (WV) Chapter of KOFP&S will meet for music, snacks, and dancing Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Senior Citizens Center, 320 South A, Arkansas City, Kan. Individual performances will start at 4 p.m. and snacks will be served at 6 p.m. Dance bands will perform at 7 p.m. A business meeting will be held following snacktime in order to elect WV officers for 2001. This is a clean environment as smoking, alcoholic beverages or drugs are not permitted. Local musicians are welcome to participate as guests. Head Country all day Friday special All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $7.49, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Vehicle Damaged — A woman from the 300 block of North Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8 a.m. Wednesday that a company vehicle sitting in the parking lot had been hit during the night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Vehicle Towed — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:41 a.m. Wednesday that a vehicle at the intersection of South Eleventh Street and East Walnut Avenue had been abandoned and juveniles had tried to get into it Tuesday night. An officer was assigned and the vehicle was towed from the scene. Dixie Brown at Touch of Class has 18 years experience with haircuts, coloring, and perms. 767-0777. adv. Motorcycle Missing — A man from the 100 block of East Oklahoma Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:39 a.m. Wednesday that a motorcycle had been stolen from the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Holiday Meat and cheese trays. Snyder’s Grocery Call 762-4686. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 800 block of Poplar Avenue at 11:37 a.m. Wednesday that a 46-year-old man was being held on a county warrant for child molestation, rape by instrument, first degree rape and sodomy. Disturbance — A woman from the 300 block of South Perry Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday that she had been the victim of harassment. An officer was assigned and information was logged concerning disturbing the peace. Harassment — A woman from the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:04 p.m. Wednesday that a subject had called and threatened her life. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle. Instaled, $2,395. 765-2633. adv. Vehicles Vandalized — A woman from the 1400 block of Monument Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:29 p.m. Wednesday that two of her vehicles parked in the driveway overnight had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Diesel Fuel Spill — A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded at 1:18 p.m. Wednesday to Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, following a request from an employee to dispose of diesel fuel that had been spilled. Abandoned Bicycle — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 2 p.m. Wednesday that a bicycle had been abandoned in the 300 block of North First Street. Animal Control was notified to remove the bicycle. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Pine Street and West Otoe Avenue at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday that a 51-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for sale of encumbered property. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 2:26 p.m. Wednesday that a 36-year-old woman was being held on three city warrants for failure to appear, false information and failure to pay. Burglary — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of North Sunset Street at 3:15 p.m. that a report had been taken on burglary and illegal wire tap. Vandalism — A man from the 300 block of West Central Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:56 p.m. Wednesday that someone had vandalized Christmas decorations. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a request from the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at 9:11 p.m. Wednesday that a subject that had been checked for chest pains had been released and needed a place to go. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and the 65-year-old man was held for public intoxication. Vehicle Fire — The Communications Center received a call at 4:39 p.m. from the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue that a vehicle was on fire in the parking lot of Highlander Apartments. Suspicious Activity — A woman from the 400 block of East Ponca Avenue requested the Ponca City Police Department at 4:47 p.m. Wednesday to check a vehicle in the area. Three officers were assigned and citations were issued for trespassing. Money Missing — A woman from the 300 block of South Ninth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:47 p.m. Wednesday that someone had stolen money from her residence sometime between 4 and 5 p.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Ash Street and West Emporia Avenue at 7:19 p.m. Wednesday that a 41-year-old man was being held for DUI, having no insurance, transporting an open container, and having no driver’s license. A 52-year-old man was held for public intoxication. Fraud — A manager at a business in the 200 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:07 p.m. Wednesday that a subject had not paid his bill. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Suspicious Activity — The Ponca City Police Department received a report a 8:13 p.m. Wednesday from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street that a disturbance was occurring including someone with a gun. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Bicycle Stolen — A man from the 1000 block of East Central Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:28 p.m. Wednesday that a bicycle had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Beer and Gas Theft — A clerk at a Citgo in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:32 p.m. Wednesday that a man had taken a 30-pack of beer and left south bound in an alley east of the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that a $15 gas drive-off had also occurred. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 9:29 p.m. Wednesday that a 49-year-old man was being held on two city warrants for failure to pay. Suspicious Activity — The Communications Center received a 911 call from a woman in the 3500 block of North Union Street that someone was at the apartment and not supposed to be on the property. An officer was assigned and information was logged that the maintenance personnel had served a juvenile female a trespass warning. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Blake and Canterbury at 4:14 a.m. Thursday that a 25-year-old man was being held for DUI and driving left of center. - SPORTSWrestlers Open Duals Wrestlers Open DualsPonca City’s Wildcat wrestlers start their season Friday night in Robson Field House against Owasso. The JV matches are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. with the varsity teams taking to the mat at 7. This will be one of the rare Ponca City wrestling dates when the junior high grapplers will not wrestle alongside the high school team. Season tickets for wrestling will be on sale at the door. They are $15 for the six home matches. Student Winter Sports passes, good for both wrestling and basketball, are $20. ——— The Takedown Club will meet tonight in the wrestling locker room starting at 6 p.m. for the high school wrestlers and their parents. Junior High wrestlers and parents should arrive at 6:30 Tonkawa Thomas Meet Again in PlayoffsBy DAVIS DAVIS News Sports Writer The Tonkawa Buccaneers and Thomas Terriers replay last year’s semifinal game Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Choctaw High School. Both teams entered the December 1999 semifinal game with perfect records. Both teams were loaded with seniors and both teams regularly make the playoffs. Thomas was ranked No. 1. The Terriers were heavily favored. But, the game had to be played. The result is that the Buccaneers are the defending state champions and the Terriers aren’t. This year, both teams have reloaded. Thomas is again ranked first in the state while Tonkawa has been pretty much disregarded outside the local area. The biggest difference this year seems to be that Tonkawa has lost two games and snapped itys winning streak at 37, while Thomas’ streak is still intact at 43. Thomas has eight state championships. The last one is from 1969, but this will be the seventh trip to the semifinal game and the third in the last four years. Tonkawa has four state championships. If this is truly deja vu, then Tonkawa will win again this year, 21-7. But, again, the game still has to be played. Tonkawa Coach Steve Love said Wednesday he is ready to lead his team to the slaughter and get it over with. “If they don’t beat us by 30 points, they ain’t no good,” Love said. But, according to Thomas’ Mike Tyson, the Terriers don’t stand a chance, either. “We’re not as good as they are,” Tyson said. “We’re about the same size, but we’re not nearly as fast as Tonkawa.” According to the coaches they are both in woeful predicaments. “We have three big running backs,” Tyson said. “But, they can’t run like Kolby Simpson.” “They’re a lot bigger than us,” Love said. “They’ve got those three 200 pound running backs.” But, according to Tyson, Love has Thomas’ number. “He beat us last year and once in the early 90s when we were in the same district,” Tyson said. “We were one-and-one against him when we were in the same district,” Love said. So, what’s the game plan? “We just try to block people when we have the ball and tackle people when they have the ball,” Tyson said. “That’s about all there is to football, isn’t it?” “They’re solid everywhere. We’ll have to play a good game just to stay close,” Love said. “But there is no way to gauge how good they are. We don’t have any common opponents. “Thomas beat one of the teams that beat Fairview and Fairview beat us.” It’s woeful, just absolutely woeful. Lady Mavs Improving OffenseTONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Lady Mavericks defeated Southern Nazarene junior varsity 84-56 Wednesday in Tonkawa. Coach Greg Krause said the team played much sharper than on Monday after a good practice on Tuesday. “I really thought we ran the offense better,” Krause said. “This was a good game that should help us get ready for Eastern Oklahoma on Saturday.” The Lady Mavs’ season record now stands at 9-1. NOC won the first half 41-18 and the second half, 43-38. Sophomore B. J. Homer emerged from the game with 17 points to lead the ladies in scoring for the first time this year. LaQueisha Dickerson followed with 14 points. Ashley Hewitt put in 9; Sara Richard, 8; Erin Goss, 6; Tia Andrew, 6; Denise Jake, 5; Jessica Tally, 5; Mary Dent, 3; Angela King, 2 and Charity Brien, 1. Sophomore Tia Andrew closed down the middle of the lane again and rejected seven shots from Southern Nazarene. Andrew has blocked at least 7 shots in her last four games. Her single game high this year is 15. Sophomore starter Lindsey Shiever missed the game following surgery to repair her broken nose. Krause said Shiever broke her nose in practice several weeks ago but should return to the lineup at least on a limited basis by Saturday. Erin Goss turned an ankle with 11:05 left in the second half. "Erin will be fine," Krause said of the 6-foot freshman. "Athletic Trainer Kyle Turner said it was a mild sprain and she shouldn't miss any game time." Krause said Goss would probably sit out practice today. He added that he was glad the injury wasn't serious. In addition to Goss’ six points, she had several rebounds and a steal Wednesday night. She has been stepping up her contribution to the team, adding more than 30 points over the last three games. The Lady Mavs travel to Wilburton Saturday for a conference game against Eastern at 2 p.m. Krause said Eastern has good depth and is very athletic. They are a guard oriented team and the Lady Mavs will have to shut down their outside shots. Eastern is similar to Northark, but Eastern has lost only two games. “They are quicker than Northark and play better inside,” he said. “While we stop their outside shooting, we have to also stop them from penetrating and stop them on the dribble.” Freshman Girls Rout EmersonThe ninth grade varsity girls beat Enid Longfellow 80-14 in a basketball that turned track meet Tuesday. Coach Leslie Shieber said most of the points came from layups at the end of fast breaks initiated by steals. The varsity girls out-scored Longfellow 26-9 in the first. At the half, the score was 41-12. At the end of the third, the score was 56-14. Longfellow was held scoreless in the fourth quarter, while Ponca City poured in another 24 points to make the score 80-14. Hannah Garrison led all scorers with 24 points. She was followed by Jeniffer Jenkins with 14. Chelsey Cobb put in 12 points and Emily Beier finished with nine. Hannah Hopkins and Jordan Lunsford each had seven points. Emily Thompson contributed four and Amanda Bohon put in three. PC Freshmen Fall to Enid In SqueekerPonca City’s ninth grade Blue boys dropped a heartbreaking 36-34 decision to Enid Emerson Tuesday night after leading most of the game. The JV Cougars broke to a 8-0 lead, let Enid close the gap to 8-7 before building a 20-15 halftime led. Ponca City led 31-25 entering the fourth period but were outscored 11-3 down the stretch. “For their first game the kids played petty well,: said coach Steve Larimer. “There were some little things we didn’t do, like blocking out on free throw situations. That gave Emerson several second chances. And we had too many foul, gave them too many chances at free throws. Layne Keathley led the Ponca City scoring with 10 points. Kevin Bradley had 7, Jonathan Waterlew 6, Derek Viljoen 4, Jordan Bailey 3, Brian Ward 2 and Eric Shatte 1. “The kids played hard and were tuned into the game,” Larimer said. “They played pretty well for the amount of time we’ve had t practice.” Eighth Grade Blue Boys Top EmersonThe Eighth Grade Boys’ Blue team beat Enid Emerson 55-31 Tuesday in Enid. The Blue team scored in double digits each quarter while Emerson scored nine points in the second quarter for their largest output. The Blue team led 15-6 at the end of the first; 26-15 after the second; 43-22 through three periods and 55-31 at the end of the game. Matt Brown led all scorers with 12 points. He was closely followed by Skylar Skages with 11. Wes Badley had 7; Michael Better, 6; Rod Lancaster, Matt Hartman and Jared Kelle each put in 5 points. Will Hardeman contributed four points. The Blue team plays Jenks on Monday at the Sand Springs Tournament. Former OSU Coach Backs Mike GundyOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Mike Gundy, who continues to be mentioned as candidate for the Oklahoma State coaching job, is getting a strong endorsement from former OSU coach Pat Jones. “I think it would be a very gutsy move on their part, but a brilliant move,” Jones said Wednesday. Athletic director Terry Don Phillips has interviewed Gundy and other candidates, including Dallas Cowboys assistant coach Les Miles and Boise State coach Dirk Koetter. According to published and broadcast reports, the job is Koetter’s if he wants it. But Jones says Gundy, his quarterback at OSU from 1986-89, has everything Phillips is looking for: enthusiasm, charisma, familiarity with the program and an ability to recruit. “He’s got all the intangibles,” Jones said. And, he said Gundy can coach. “No question about that. Absolutely no question about it, he’s equipped.” Gundy served as an assistant under Jones after graduation. He then went on to assistant coaching jobs at Baylor and, most recently, Maryland. In both those cases, the staffs were fired. Gundy is only 35 and has no head coaching experience, but Jones said that wouldn’t matter. “I think it’s a young-guy job,” he said. “I was 36. Jimmy (Johnson) was 36. Mike is old enough. “And I think if Mike were right now coaching the receivers at Florida or Florida State, he’d already be hired there (at OSU). It’s unfortunate, but that’s the way things work a lot of times.” Jones said Gundy has always had something special about him, as a player and as a coach. “He is the only one in this country who could light the fire that needs to be lit,” Jones said. “Bar none.” Calmus, Heupel, Strait Big 12 PicksNORMAN (AP) — When he shows younger players video clips of linebacker Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator Brent Venables sometimes has some explaining to do. “I get him with my younger players who I’m trying to cultivate and bring along, and I’m saying, ’Here’s what Rocky’s doing and here’s why it’s bad,’ ” ’ said. “It’s hard for those guys to see it when he’s mauling the quarterback.” Calmus doesn’t always do things by the book, but he’s effective. He was good enough this season to be voted Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press. Calmus, a junior, received seven votes in balloting by sportswriters throughout the conference. Missouri defensive end Justin Smith and Texas tackle Casey Hampton got four each. Also Wednesday, Oklahoma’s Josh Heupel was the unanimous choice as offensive player of the year. He threw for 3,172 yards and completed 65.8 percent of his passes in leading the top-ranked Sooners to their first 11-0 season since 1987. The offensive newcomer of the year was Robert Ferguson of Texas A&M, a junior college transfer. Defensive newcomer of the year went to Oklahoma freshman cornerback Derrick Strait. Calmus is the leader of a defensive unit that has occasionally been overlooked this season but has played a big role in Oklahoma’s success. “He’s the most instinctual player that I’ve been around,” Venables said. “He makes plays when you don’t think he has a chance to make a play. He feels plays before they happen. He anticipates plays extremely well. “He’s very, very tough and he has an extreme passion for the game.” Calmus has had five games with double-digit tackles this year. His 15 tackles for losses this season gave him 40 for his career, a record for OU linebackers. Three of those tackles for loss came in last week’s 12-7 victory over Oklahoma State, when the offense struggled but the defense held OSU to 275 total yards and 13 first downs. Calmus also has forced two fumbles, has three fumble recoveries, five sacks and an interception for a touchdown. He has been bothered by a broken thumb this season, but that’s nothing new. He played through a broken wrist and a leg fracture last year. “Every game, every play, the guy is going a million miles an hour,” Venables said. “I think that term is used too loosely with coaches. “I’m saying literally, you put your binoculars on and watch him, and you will get flat worn out by the end of the game. That’s fun to coach a guy like that.” Heupel came to Oklahoma last year from Snow Junior College in Utah and immediately began smashing school passing records while directing the Sooners’ new offense. He threw for fewer yards and touchdowns this season, but Oklahoma was more successful, and he was clearly the main reason Oklahoma surged from No. 19 in the preseason to No. 1 after the seventh game. During a three-game stretch of October victories against Texas, Kansas State and Nebraska, Heupel was 66-of-98 (67 percent) for 849 yards and four touchdowns, with just one interception. Two of those games were played away from Norman. In another big game, at Texas A&M, Heupel was intercepted twice but was still 28-of-42 for 263 yards and helped rally the Sooners in the fourth quarter. “To play the schedule we have, to be unfazed through it all, Josh Heupel’s been the main reason for that,” coach Bob Stoops said. “I think as coaches we all feel fortunate to be around a guy that plays that way in those big games.” Texas A&M’s Ferguson finished the regular season with 58 catches for 885 yards and six touchdowns. His average of 15.3 yards per catch was second in the conference only to Quincy Morgan of Kansas State. Strait, a redshirt freshman, started every game at right cornerback. He finished fourth on the team with 60 tackles, had two sacks, two interceptions and 13 passes broken up.
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