Two May Face Sex Charges
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Muniz Heading Masters Touch Events Dec. 16
Truman Smith Book Signing Sunday
‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Performances Begin Tonight
By JEFF POLITTE
News Staff Writer
Two Ponca City men could be facing sex-related felony charges after they were arrested Thursday in two unrelated incidents.
According to police officials, one of the men, 45, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. and charged with the first degree rape of a 13-year-old, runaway girl whom he had given a ride to on Tuesday.
The second, a 39-year-old man, was arrested at 3:29 p.m. after a search of his residence in the 2000 block of North Sixth Street for second degree rape, three counts of lewd molestation, possession of child pornography and manufacturing child pornography.
According to Sherry Bowers, police information officer, police learned of the 13-year-old girl’s rape on Thursday. A Department of Human Services worker reported the incident just before 2 p.m., and police responded to the Youth Shelter in the 400 block of West Grand Avenue and began their investigation.
“Police learned that the victim had runaway from her home on Tuesday,” said Bowers. That day the girl accepted a ride from a man she knew through the man’s son. “The man took her to his home and sometime later in the evening allegedly forced himself on her,” she continued.
The girl fled the residence after the assault and reported the incident to her DHS caseworker on Wednesday.
On Thursday, Detective Sgt. Jim Sherron obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence in the 1000 block of South Eleventh Street. During the search, physical evidence was collected that corroborated the girl’s report and the man was arrested.
“He will be transported to the Kay County Sheriff’s Office later today, and will likely make his initial appearance in district court this afternoon,” explained Bowers.
In the second case, Bowers noted an incident involving indecent liberties with a child was reported to police on Nov. 30. This led to the search of the 39-year-old suspect’s residence in the 2000 block of North Sixth Street on Wednesday.
“Detectives recovered several pornographic videos and videos showing girls police believe to be around 13-years-old and 14-years-old,” continued Bowers. Police also recovered pornographic materials on computer disks.
Police arrested the suspect without incident. He was held overnight in the Ponca City jail and is expected to also make an initial appearance in district court this afternoon.
The investigation is still continuing in both of these cases.
Attention Conoco retirees: The Medical Clinic has received the final allotment of 500 flu vaccinations. Retirees can stop by the Conoco clinic anytime next week from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Shots will be given first-come, first-served until gone.
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Tickets for the 107th Annual Chamber of Commerce banquet featuring Flashpoint political pundits Burns Hargis and Mike Turpen are going fast according to Lisa Coy of the Chamber staff. Those interested in attending should call and make reservations at the Chamber office 765-4400.
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Ponca City’s Festival of Angels will be featured on the Discover Oklahoma television program Saturday on Channel 9 at 6:30 p. m., according to Kathy Adams.
Tim Muniz, master of ceremonies at the Masters Touch production “From the Cradle Through the Cross,” to be at the Poncan Theatre Dec. 16 at 3 and 7 p.m., has been performing most of his life.
During the performance, he will also be doing a couple of vocal selections. Muniz has showcased his talents in many venues. Some of his most recent projects include two national tours with Opera ala Carte, a California-based light opera company, a release of a new CD “Styles by Grace,” and a recent performance of “Into the Woods.”
Muniz is currently working out a few different performance plans that include Branson, Los Angeles and Nashville.
Ponca City’s World War II combat aviator Truman Smith wrote a book a couple of years ago relating his experiences as a young man in the Air Force. The book has received wide acclaim and is now required reading for cadets in the Air Force Academy.
Smith will autograph copies of his book, “The Wrong Stuff,” at Brace Books and More on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Subtitled, The Adventures and Mis-Adventures of an 8th Air Force Aviator, this Eighth U.S. Army Air Force B-17 pilot brings the awesome and terrifying Allied bombing campaign against Nazi Germany to life in very personal terms.
Smith recently received a review of the book written by a young cadet whom he had never heard of. The two of them knew nothing of one another, but the young man included a word of thanks to the author whose book has influenced his life.
In part, the letter reads, “Truman Smith’s book, ‘The Wrong Stuff,’ is a stellar example of a combat veteran’s account of wartime experience. I am currently a Third Class Cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, and recently finished this book as part of the required reading in History 202, the core military history course.
“As a future Air Force officer, and hopefully pilot, I was spellbound by (Retired) Lieutenant Colonel Smith’s account of his wartime aviation experiences. The genuine emotion conveyed in his writing truly captured the essence of a young man coming of age in the armed forces. Never have I seen such an accurate and intriguing description of life in wartime.
“I am grateful to the author and to his publisher for bringing this magnificent piece of Iiterature, and history, into my hands. I am also delighted that USAFA has adopted this work as required reading, as it serves as an example to young men and women in service to their country.
“Thank you Lt. Col. Smith, you truly have influenced my Iife with this book. May God bless you and all the men who have lived and died in service to our country.”
The music ministry of First Methodist Church will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” an event for the entire family, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge, and the community is invited to attend. The musical will take place at the church, located at 200 South Sixth Street.
It is a one-act musical originally written for presentation on NBC television Christmas Eve of 1951 by Gian Carlo Menotti. The story is that of a crippled shepherd boy who lives in utter poverty with his widowed mother as they are visited by three kings en route to see the Christ child.
The production includes the church’s Chancel choir as the shepherds. The musical consists of singing, dancing and drama, all staffed by members of the First Methodist Church and uses a Middle Eastern hut as a setting.
Amahl will be presented as a gift to the community and its neighbors. Only one hour in length, it is suitable for children six years and older. For more information, contact Donna Butler, director of music ministries, at 762-1681.
Mable Lee Reddick
John C. Stalcup
Virginia L. Thompson
Don Majors
Sylvia F. Kohler
Joseph Dwayne Gibson
Norman Washabaugh
FAIRFAX — Mable Lee Reddick, longtime resident of FAIRFAX, died
Thursday morning, Dec. 7, 2000, at her home. She was 63.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the Hunsaker-Wooten
Funeral Home with the Rev. George Weston officiating. Burial will
be at the FAIRFAX Cemetery.
Mable Lee Reddick was born Sept. 14, 1937, at Seminole, the daughter
of Fred Myers and Elsie Marie Sutton Lane Myers. She graduated
from Seminole High School in 1955.
She married Bob Ray “Wagon” Reddick on Jan. 18, 1963, in FAIRFAX.
She was a hairdresser in earlier years and, most recently, was
a homemaker. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She enjoyed
following her daughter’s sports activities and working crossword
puzzles, working with flowers and following sports, especially
the Oklahoma University football team.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Dooley of Ponca City.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and husband
on Feb. 10, 1992.
Casket bearers will be Terry Dooley, Roger Brien, Chad Kelly,
Jerry Shell, Mark Caughlin and Chuck Willoughby. Honorary bearers
will be Jim Tiger and Harold Babcock.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American
Cancer Society, 4323 NW 63rd Street, Suite 110, Oklahoma City,
Okla. 73116-1513.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — John C. Stalcup, resident of North Richland Hills, Texas, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at Hospice House. He was 81.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Birdville Church of Christ in Haltom City with Robert Dodson officiating. Burial will be in the Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Texas, under the direction of Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.
John C. Stalcup was born Dec.15, 1918, in Stevens County, Kan., and grew up in Liberal, Kan. He served in World War II in the United States Navy. He was a merchant and managed many stores in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas for over 50 years. He was a member of Birdville Church of Christ for 30 years. He was past president of the Chamber of Commerce in Pasadena, Texas, and past president of Rotary Club in Salina, Kan.
Survivors include his wife, Helen of the home; four sons, Stephen Stalcup of Ponca City, John Stalcup of Tulsa, Gary Stalcup of Lewisville, Texas, and Robert Stalcup of Katy, Texas; a daughter, Charlotte Roach of Tyler, Texas; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.
Virginia L. Thompson, longtime Ponca City resident, died Thursday Dec. 7, 2000, at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 68.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at the Northeast Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Larry Nigh officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Born Aug. 5, 1932, in Cedar Vale, Kan., she was the daughter of Charles Dean and Martha (Goodman) Graham. She grew up in Ponca City and received her education in the Ponca City schools, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1951.
On July 27, 1951, she was married to Dale Thompson in Ponca City. She was employed by the Ponca City school system for many years. At the time of her death, she was volunteering her time at Lincoln Elementary helping children learn to read.
She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church, the 55 and Older Club, and Primetimers.
Surviving are one daughter, Sherri Dee Coy of Ponca City; two sons, Steve Thompson and Terry Thompson, both of Ponca City; her parents, Charles and Katie Graham of Ponca City; two sisters, JoAnn Sherrill and Lois Gates, both of Ponca City; two brothers, Rick Graham and Larry Graham, both of Ponca City; six grandchildren, Summer Dawn Thompson, Benjamin Eugene Thompson, Sally Jo Thompson, Molli LeAnn Thompson, Kristen Thompson, and Adam Charles Coy; two great-grandsons, Joel and Jeremiah. She was preceded in death by her husband, her mother, and one brother, Charles Dean Graham Jr.
Casket bearers will be her nephews, Tony Sherrill, Mike Sherrill, Lane Sherrill, Dana Fisher, Ruston Briggs and David Sherrill. Honorary casket bearers will be Darrell Davis, Bob Colombe, Pat Irwin and Max Rheam.
The family will be at 1421 West Broadway.
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EDMOND — Don Majors, 79, of Edmond and former resident of Newkirk, died peacefully in the early hours of Dec. 7, 2000. His life, like others of what has been termed “The Greatest Generation,” was unique and lived to the fullest. He was born Nov. 9, 1921, in Pierce City, Mo., to William and Nellie Williams Majors, the youngest of four. His grandfathers, who helped raise him, were part of American history, one having been a founder of Pierce City and the other a Confederate Civil War veteran.
His father abandoned the family shortly after his birth. His mother died when he was 12, leaving him in care of his brothers and sister. Until he joined the Navy in 1938, he worked on various farms in Missouri and Oklahoma. It was in Newkirk during this time that he first met the love of his life, Verle Carolyn Bruce, the daughter of a local farmer.
On Dec. 7, 1941, Don was stationed on the destroyer Shaw in Pearl Harbor and blown off the deck of the ship when the Japanese attacked. He served most of World War II aboard submarines in the Pacific, making numerous successful war patrols. He and Verle married on June 30, 1945, at the submarine base chapel in New London, Conn. He remained in the Navy until he retired in 1960, as a chief pharmacist mate and health physics Instructor at the Navy Nuclear Power School in New London. During his Navy career in submarines, he was stationed on the only German U-boat commissioned in the U.S. Navy, chased by Soviet submarines after off loading Korean guerrillas during the Korean War, stationed on one of the first missile firing submarines as well as aboard the first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus. The Navy life resulted in many moves, Texas, Connecticut, Hawaii among them. Don and Verle started a family during his Navy career. Donald Bruce Majors was born in 1946 and Tom Majors in 1952.
After retiring from the Navy in 1960, Don was a health physicist at the Nuclear Reactor Testing Station in Idaho, and the family moved to Idaho Falls. In 1970, the family moved to Edmond, where Don first worked as a health physicist for Kerr McGee and later as a senior regulatory compliance officer.
Since retiring from Kerr McGee in 1988, Don has concentrated on sailing his boat, The Twin Dolphins, from the Oklahoma City Boat Club, taking care of his cat, Misty, giving unsolicited advice with a dry wit to his friends, and helping to keep his friend, Dave Vannett, either in trouble or out of trouble, depending on which one tells the story first to Dave’s wife, Dee. He will be missed.
Don is preceded in death by his wife, Verle; his brother, Richard Majors; and sisters, Mary Jenkins and Ruth Carlin. He leaves behind his sons, grandchildren and numerous friends.
Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Funeral Directors Chapel in Edmond at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m.. in Newkirk.
The family asks that memorials be made to Heartland Foundation for the benefit of the Oklahoma City Boat Club Youth Sailing Program, 3108 Lampost Lane, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73120.
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Sylvia F. Kohler, resident of Ponca City, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 72.
A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with Capt. John Poff, Ponca City Salvation Army, officiating. Arrangements are with the Trout Funeral Home.
Sylvia was born in Shidler on Sept. 29, 1928, to John and Ruby (Hornbuckle) Weaver. She attended and graduated Shidler High School. She was married to Dale L. Kohler on Nov. 24, 1952, in Ponca City. They made their home in Ponca City. She was a homemaker and devoted mother.
Survivors include her husband Dale of the home; one son, David Kohler of Ponca City; two daughters, Teresa Nagy and her husband John of Stevensville, Md., and Diana Comer of Ponca City; five grandchildren, John Comer, Angela Comer, Danielle McCraw, Jennifer Crawford and Carrie Ann Kohler; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 549, Ponca City, Okla. 74602.
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Joseph Dwayne Gibson, longtime Ponca City resident, passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2000, in Ponca City. He was 59 years of age. Survivors include his wife, Roeann, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
Saturday
Norman Washabaugh — Funeral feast at noon at the Otoe-Missouria Cultural Center with burial to follow in the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Gift Wrapping — Soroptimist International members will be wrapping gifts Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Ponca Plaza Atrium.
Holiday Parties looking for a place to have yours? Call Ponca Bowl, 762-3333. adv.
Fund Raiser — St. Mary’s Kateri Circle fund raising indoor sale will be held Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in the dining room of the Ponca Tribal Affairs Building. Items for sale will include Indian jewelry, baked goods, good quality clothing, and miscellaneous.
Court Allen Construction. Brick, flagstone, concrete, walkway’s, patios and planters. Call 765-2720. adv.
Luncheon — All area women are invited to come to the “Christmas Tea Party” luncheon on Dec. 13, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Sponsored by the Ponca City Christian Women’s Club, cost is $8.50. Call Jeanette, 765-8427, to make reservations for the luncheon and complementary childcare. It is necessary for reservations to be honored, canceled or used by a friend.
Limited number of child size European snow sleds available. Call 765-1151, 762-1969. adv.
Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 8:25 a.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Santa For hire. 762-7825 adv.
Fire Run — An officer at the intersection of Edwards Avenue and South Fourteenth Street reported a vehicle fire to the Communications Center at 10:46 a.m. Thursday. Rescue one with the Ponca City Fire Department responded. A vehicle was towed from the scene.
Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and North Fourteenth Street reported a man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for assault and battery at 10:46 a.m. Thursday.
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.
Subject Held — A probation and parole officer in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported a 37-year-old man was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant at 2:10 p.m. Thursday.
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.
Subject Held — A Ponca City booking officer reported a 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old man were court committed into police custody at 3:13 p.m. Thursday.
M&M Family Flowers. For all your holiday floral needs. 1-580-765-3335. adv.
Intoxicated Subject — A Ponca City police officer reported a man was taken into custody for public intoxication after a disturbance call at 6:05 p.m. Thursday.
Christmas Trees- Cut and live for planting after Christmas. Florist quality poinsettias. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Avenue.
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Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West South Avenue and Marland Drive reported a 21-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for speeding and no drivers license at 11:09 p.m. Thursday.
Jim Bowen ConstructionÐ Custom homes, room additions and
remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Theft — A caller in the 200 block of North Fifth Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 9:21 p.m. Thursday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Head Country Saturday night special. All you can eat beef brisket with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. All day. 1217 East Prospect. adv.
Disturbance — A man in the 3600 block of North Union Street reported to Ponca City police at 6:31 p.m. Thursday three men had thrown some rocks at him and fled north toward Newkirk. A description was given of the vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle. Installed, $2,395. 765-2633. adv.
Theft — A man in the 400 block of West Emporia Avenue requested to talk to a Ponca City police officer at 7:11 p.m. Thursday in reference to some stolen property. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Drinking Water R/O 25 cents/gallon. Distilled, 50 cents/gallon. Processed fresh daily. Pure Water Wagon. 1717 North Fifth, Ponca City. adv.
Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of North Osage Street and North Union Street reported a 29-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under suspension at 8:39 p.m. Thursday. A vehicle was towed from the scene.
Wright Masonry for all your masonry needs. Call Raymond or Doug 1-580-765-1901. adv.
Fire Run — A woman in the 8000 block of South U.S. 177 reported a vehicle fire to the Communications Center at 11:17 p.m. Thursday. Rescue one from the Ponca City Fire Department, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Kay County Sheriff’s deputies all responded to the scene.
Attention! The Caboose Thrift shop is still very much in business. Our hours are Monday through Saturday, 9am to 4:30pm except for holidays. We are located at First and Central. adv.
Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Fresno Avenue reported a 20-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication, possession of marijuana and failure to keep left during a left hand turn at 3:34 a.m. Friday.
Open House at Twice as Good Thrift Shop, 209 South Second, Saturday, December 9th, 10:00-4:00. Door Prizes and Refreshments! 762-8400. adv.
Holiday Dinner — The Disabled American Veterans will gather for a short meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 and celebrate with a holiday dinner shortly after the meeting.
Jan’s Korner - A new addition to the Vintage Cottage and Atiques. 1401 North Union. Offering...distinctive and festive gift items for your home and yard decor...and for your giving. Come browse. Also selected antiques and collectibles. 20% off during December. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. adv.
Grand opening at Blue Lite, Saturday December 9th. Come party with Jim Womack and welcome Tommy. adv.
Xi Delta Santa Photos Dec. 9-10
‘Daily Value’ Label Explained
Hot Chicken Salad Always a Favorite
Little News
Xi Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met in the home of Patsy Hastings for the Nov. 7 meeting. Ten people were present, including guest Maria Mena.
Lisa Mena and Linda Turner received the Exemplar Degree, and a Legacy Ritual was held for Maria Mena, daughter of Lisa. Wendy Boyd received her Affirmation for Ritual of Jewels. Dorothy Leonard, President, conducted the rituals.
Susan Henshaw reported on the Ways and Means project. The chapter will handmake folders for the pictures with Santa. Santa and his helpers will be at K-Mart on Dec. 9-10.
Members surprised Patsy Hastings with house warming gifts. Susan Henshaw was co-hostess
Q: What does the "% daily value" number on food labels mean?
A: The “daily value” of a nutrient is the proportion that we might find in the healthy diet of an average adult, based on Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) or other health recommendations.
Scanning the percent of daily value figures on a food package is an easy way to assess a food's nutritional content. If a particular food contains less than five percent of the daily value of a nutrient, it is not considered a significant source.
A food is considered high in a nutrient if it supplies more than 20 percent of the daily value. That could be good news if it's something you're trying to boost vitamins, minerals or fiber. It could, however, signal caution if, for example, you're trying to limit fat or salt.
(DM)-Hot chicken salad is a versatile main dish, equally appropriate for a ladies’ luncheon or a family evening meal. This easy-to-prepare microwave recipe for Creamy Hot Chicken Salad takes just 22 minutes of total cooking time. For an attractive serving suggestion arrange sliced tomatoes on a plate, top with a large spoonful of the chicken salad and add a cluster of grapes.
Creamy Hot Chicken Salad
1 pound boneless chicken, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup water
Garlic pepper
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup regular mayonnaise
2 cups potato chips, crushed to 1 cup
Place chicken in medium microwave-safe bowl. Add water. Sprinkle with garlic pepper. Cover and microwave at high (100 percent) for two minutes. Stir and microwave at medium (50 percent) for 8 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink, stirring twice. Cool slightly. Drain off liquid.
Stir together chicken and all remaining ingredients except potato chips. Spoon into 2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Cover loosely. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) for 10 minutes or until hot. Stir. Top with potato chips * Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes longer. Serves six.
Kate Elizabeth Phelps is the name selected by Dana and Jed Phelps of Ripon, Calif., for their daughter born at 5:42 p.m. Oct. 17, 2000, at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital in Tracy, Calif. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Skip and Shirley Sadler of Manteca, Calif., Tom and Janie (Schneider) Phelps of Stockton, Calif. Great-grandparents are Harry and Eleanor Sanchez of Manteca; Doris and Fred Villanueva of Manteca; C.L. and Maxine Schneider of Ponca City, and the late Art and Lizzie Phelps.
New Church Officers Announced for 2001
First Lutheran’s Christmas Preparations
St. Paul’s Presents Cantata
Christmas Programs Slated At First Christmas Church
‘The Drummer Boy Behind The Music’ at NE Baptist
Victory Tabernacle Celebrates Grand Opening
When Christmas Isn’t Always Merry Service Scheduled
Church Briefs
Ponca Indian First United Methodist Church announces new officers for the year 2001.
The selected officers are Delbert Cole, lay leader; Jim RoughFace, treasurer; Lucille Feathers, pastor-parish relations chairperson; Alan BlueBack, trustees chairperson; and Thomas Primeaux, worship chairperson.
The Rev. Abraham Jackson expressed excitement about the outlook for the coming new church year and welcomes the surrounding community to attend Sunday school and worship services starting at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
The Senior Choir and the Jubilate Bell Choir of First Lutheran Church will present its Christmas concert at both the 8:30 and the 11 a.m. services Sunday.
This year the Senior Choir has chosen to present eight Christmas anthems, and the Jubilate Bell Choir will present six selections which will be woven together with a narration of prophesies and fulfullments of the Messiah. Senior Choir personnel are Thelma Bley, Jean Hoffmeyer, Elaine Miller, Gale Mueller, Pam Rawlins, Karen Wells, Alice Wiederrich and Codie Wolf, soprano; Linda Case, Carla McGregor and Fern Smith, alto; Joe Bates, Bob Deitrick, Earl Krieg and Jack Rawlins, tenor; Charles Austin, Bill Doering, Danny Hurd, Randy McDaniel and David Mueller, bass.
The choir accompanist is Jean Hoffmeyer. Jubilate Bell Choir personnel are Jack Rawlins, Edith Hunt, Heidi Gillum, Janet Goll, Frances Brackett, Jean Hoffmeyer, Peggy Ramsey, Karen Wells, Linda Case, Elaine Miller and Carla McGregor.
Providing flute accompaniment will be Meg McDaniel. The Rev. Mr. Ramsey will serve as narrator. Stan Hoffineyer is the director of both choirs.
At 6:30 p.m., the Christmas program “Shine, Jesus, Shine” will be presented by the students of grades first through fifth of First Lutheran School. This presentation will be given in the school auditorium under the direction of Carol Powell.
Choirs from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will be presenting the cantata “Keyboards and Carols” at both services this Sunday.
The Wesley, Chancel, Carol, Junior, and Heavy Metal Bell Choir, under the direction of William Harrison, have combined for this work by Ovid Young and Stephen Nielson. The services will begin in the old sanctuary followed by a processional to the new, where the choir will present their offering. The choir will also be wearing the new robes that were recently purchased to match the new sanctuary.
The songs in the cantata are a mixture of old and new carols designed to lead the listener through the nativity story. The cantata contains favorites such as “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and “Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence.” The composers also introduce new carols set to the poetry of Robert Blanchard. The message of this extended work is told through the use of readings from the scriptures, and other works of literature.
The Heavy Metal Bell Choir will be ringing during some sung selections as well as playing a solo arrangement of “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” The Carol and the Junior choirs will each sing “Away in a Manger” at one of the services. The narrator for the event is the Rev. Ed Coy Light. The featured soloists are Donna Clark, Sam Downs, JoAnn Hintergardt, the Rev. Tracy Schumpert, and Jennifer Tippin. The choirs will be accompanied by Roberta Motz and Priscilla Mullenax.
The public is invited to attend this Christmas event.
The handbell choirs of the First Christian Church, under the direction of Marta Sullivan, will present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Using a script written and narrated by Neva Balduff and Max Berry, the handbell choirs will play carols written in various times and places.
Choirs participating include the JYF Handbell choir, the Chalice Carillon, the Renaissance Ringers and the advanced adult quartet ensemble.
Others participating will be Kay Sahai on organ; Mike Shaeffer, vocal solo, Leslee Cooper, Randy Heyer and Kevin Stauffer on percussion; Gracin Dorsey, guitar; Kati Salmons, flute; and the Chancel Choir. On piano, LeeAnn Cavener and Shelia Kirkpatrick will provide prelude music. Technical crew includes Don Early, Mike Morriss, Pete Shields and Kelli Tucker.
The community is invited at the presentation.
Choir personnel include:
JYF Handbell Choir — Madison Bookout, Blake Braden, Lacy Dummer, Heather Getman, Cameron Shannon, Trisha Shannon and T.J. Tole
Chalice carillon — Susan Ellis, Bob Evans, Irene Evans, Jennifer Gregg, Donetta Hicks, Barbara Impson, Sandy Pendergraft, Sherry Perry, Jan Schickram, Arlene Stauffer and Kathy Turner
Renaissance Ringers — Teresa Benson, Lee Ann Cavener, Sharon Cooper, Bob Corbin, Kent Dorsey, Terry Heyer, Ethel Jorgenson, Dayna Kinkaid, Betty Kreger, Shelia Kirkpatrick, Angie Novotny, Claire Russell, Gary Stephens, Patti Ziegenhain
Quartet Ensemble — Sharon Cooper, Terry Heyer, Marta Sullivan, Patti Ziegenhain
Handbell Assistant — Sharon Cooper
JYF Assistant and Accompanist — Linda Wilson
Children’s Christmas Festival
The First Christian Church will hold its annual Children’s Christmas Festival Sunday at 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall. “The Gift,” a Christmas play written by Andrea Morriss and presented by Gary and Elaine Hughs’ Sunday school class, will be part of the Advent activities planned. The cast includes Latanda Armstrong, Blake Braden, Lacy Dummer, Heather Getman, Skyra Haze, Austin Keathly, Cameron Shannon, Trisha Shannon, T.J. Tole, Austin Vaughn and Shealynn Warrior.
For additional information, call the church office at 762-1667.
Northeast Baptist Children’s Choir will present “The Drummer Boy Behind the Music” by Celeste Clydesdale on Sunday at 6 p.m. at 2200 Pecan Road.
“The Drummer Boy Behind the Music” is the story of a boy named Michael. Michael, Drew Gifford, attends Northeast Baptist School, where he plays in the band. The students at Northeast are preparing for the Christmas parade under the direction of their new music teacher, Mrs. Newman, Elizabeth Satterfield. Through Mrs. Newman’s help and the help of the school janitor, Mrs. Jenkins, Kara Palmer, Michael realizes that he needs a “tune-up.” He learns that we are God’s instruments of praise, and when we surrender our lives to Him and let Him be the song in our hearts, He will use us for His glory.
Other children with speaking parts in “The Drummer Boy Behind the Music” are Caleb Landis, Katlyn Ford, Madison Dowd, Kayla Piha, Seye Ogundipe, Christopher Satterfield, Sydney Pruett, Darci LaRue, Zachary Bird, Whitney Weir, Dare Ogundipe, and Robert Walker. Soloists are Courtney Landis, Sarah Walker, Micah Graham, Alix Ford, Ashley Porter, and Cassy Burtner. Majorettes are Megan Manns, Dunni Ogundipe, and Stacy Owings.
The manger scene will be portrayed by the preschool choir, Joseph, Jacob Porter; Mary, Jessica Weir; angels, Mackenzie Pruett, Courtney Tyner, Sheridan Dowd, and Kaycee Burtner; and wisemen, James Tyner, Joshua Evans, and Andrew Almand.
Band members in the choir are Christina Cooper, Stephen Cooper, Michael Degan, Heather Goddard, Tamara Green, Avery Owens, Ethan Palmer, Sarah Raglin, Tyler Stone, Caitlyn Tyner, Daniel Ramey, Breanne Davidson, Brandon Wilcoxson, Brittney Sloan, and Nicholas Goldman. Violinist pantomime will be performed by Vincent Bird, and the auctioneer will be Kiefer Pruett.
Drama is directed by Becky Dye. Choir directors are Mike and Brandel Smith, Tressa Bird, and Kathy Landis. Choir assistants are Vincent and Andrea Shotton, Lawunmi Falokun, Janell White, Matt Tarr, and Jordan Green. Children’s choir coordinator is Rhonda Walker. Phyllis Luton serves as children’s choir secretary.
Northeast Baptist Children’s Choir will also perform this musical as part of Northeast’s “A Musical Christmas” at the Poncan Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. Tickets for “A Musical Christmas” are free but are required to insure available seating.
Bible study begins on Sundays at 9 a.m. followed by morning worship at 10:15; evening worship and praise is at 6 p.m. There are Bible study classes for all ages. Childcare is available for children kindergarten and younger with children’s worship for first and second grades each Sunday morning. Childcare is available for children three years of age and younger on Sunday evenings. The public is invited to attend.
Wednesday services include an adult Bible study at 6:30 with TeamKid for children pre-kindergarten through sixth grades. Youth participation in JOLT begins at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is available for children three years of age and under on Wednesdays.
Victory Tabernacle, located at 705 E. Hubbard Road, will celebrate a grand opening at their new location Sunday at 10 a.m.
The public is invited to attend this celebration service and the reception to follow in the church fellowship hall.
Victory Tabernacle, formerly First United Pentecostal Church, 1921 E. Hartford, relocated its church facilities last month due to rapid growth and outgrowing the former facilities.
The Rev. Rick Hughes comments that “we are very excited about our new location, as it is over three times larger and much newer than our former facilities. Our new location allows us plenty of room for future expansion. The majority of the new location has been remodeled to accommodate a new sanctuary, kitchen and fellowship hall.”
As part of the move, the members voted to change the church name to Victory Tabernacle. Hughes says “the new name better reflects who we are — we serve a God of Victory, we are a people of Victory, and people can come and experience Victory in their life. Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (I Cor. 15:57) The new church motto is 'Victory Tabernacle: Where Jesus is giving victory in living!’”
Victory Tabernacle is a United Pentecostal Church with regular services as follows — Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m., and Wednesday Christian education at 7 p.m.. Home care groups meet weekly at various times and places. The church offers a variety of ministries to benefit every member of the family.
The growing congregation of Victory Tabernacle invites the community to come rejoice with it and celebrate the victory of its new facilities and location. For more information, contact Hughes at 765-3872.
A special invitation is being extended to anyone in the community to attend a time for memories and remembering with a service entitled “When Christmas Isn’t Always Merry” to be held at Albright United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
The service will be held in the chapel at 128 S. Palm, according to the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sheila Combs-Francis said that memories of happier times than many know now — the anguish of broken relationships or the anxious insecurity of unemployment and poor health — often cloud the holiday season. It is hoped that this service to remember will be of comfort so that others will know they are not alone in the midst of all the celebrating and spending. She pointed out that we all need the space and a place to acknowledge our sadness and concern.
The service will include a time to acknowledge a “Blue Christmas” or “When Christmas Isn’t Always Merry” and will have a time to hear and share prayers, scriptures, and music that will help those in attendance remember that God’s presence is for those who mourn, and God’s word comes to give light to all in darkness, continued Combs-Francis. She further stressed that anyone is welcome to attend this speciaL service.
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA, 2800 Turner Road, will celebrate the second Sunday in Advent. The ministry of John the Baptist will be heard from the third chapter of Luke. Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., and worship at 10 a.m. Canned foods are being brought by the Sunday schools for the Christmas baskets. Carolers will meet at the church at 5 p.m. Saturday. Midweek Advent services will continue on Wednesday at 7 p.m., preceded by a soup supper at 6 p.m. Visit the website at www.princeofpeacechurch.net.
Celebrate Jesus
“Celebrate Jesus! From the Cradle to Through the Cross” will be presented in two performances Saturday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Poncan Theatre. Music will be performed by Sweet Harmony, Tim Muniz, High Tone Studio’s Kid’s Choir, Patty Curl, Forgiven, Rick Whiting, Michelle Merrit, Sharon Stuemky and Ren ‘a Rowe. Admission is free but a “love offering” will be taken to offset expenses. Tickets are required and can be obtained at the Master’s Touch, 115 N. Fourth in Ponca City, Home National Bank in Arkansas City, and Eastman National Bank in Newkirk.
Hartford Avenue
Church of Christ
Members of the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, invite the public to share God’s word each week. Sunday Bible classes are at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship is at 6 o’clock, and Wednesday worship is at 7 p.m. There are classes for all ages, nursery through adult. Watch the Search program Sunday at 8 a.m. on Channel 5 or Channel 8. Bible thought for the week is from James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
Woodlands’ Holiday Dinner
Woodlands Christian Church will hold its annual holiday dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. All but salad and dessert provided; bring salad or dessert to share. Entertainment will include a visit from the “Sock Puppet.” Following the dinner, there will be a short congregational meeting to vote on the budget and slate of officers for the year 2001.
Silvertones Present
The Silvertones, the senior adult choir of the First Baptist Church, will repeat its performance of “Memories of a Merry Christmas” at the Renaissance Retirement Center at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. On Sunday, Dec. 17, after the evening worship service in the First Baptist assembly center, “Holiday Classics” will be presented by the First Baptist Church Singers. Refreshments will be included.
KLVV Christmas Programs
Christian radio KLVV announces its lineup of Christmas music to celebrate this holiday season. On Saturday nights leading up to Christmas, it will broadcast three solid hours of “Christmas Music Celebrations” designed to be musical background for listeners’ holiday activities from 6 to 9 p.m. Starting Dec. 22 at 8 a.m. and ending Christmas night, KLVV will present “88 Hours of Christmas,” featuring solid Christmas music along with Christmas editions of its teaching programs. KLVV is a nonprofit radio station broadcasting on 88.7 FM in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas with transistor stations at 98.3 FM in Enid, 106.7 FM in Stillwater and 97.3 FM in Guthrie. More information is available on their website www.KLVV.com.
Prayer Service at Full Gospel
Ponca Full Gospel Church will hold a 55th anniversary prayer service at noon Saturday. Ministers from Stillwell will be present, and the community is welcome to attend. The church is located 2 miles south on Highway 177, and 1/2 mile east. It is the second house on the south side.
We Three Kings
The children and youth of the First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 W. Grand, will present “We Three Kings” written by Marian Hope Moreland and Richard Moreland at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Ernie and Gert accidentally travel back in time and find themselves in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth in this drama. Donna Bierly is the director.
President’s Corner
Administrator Receives World Status
PC Music Club To Award Scholarship Money
Local Teacher Gains High Mark After Earning National Certification
by Dr. Joe Kinzer
Northern Oklahoma College President
As the first year of the new Millennium draws to a close and Northern stands on the brink of its Centennial Year, it seems appropriate to pause for a moment during the busy holiday season to reflect upon the college's innumerable blessings and how they may be shared not only with local communities but also throughout the state, the country and eventually the world.
One of Northern's greatest blessings is the generosity of the patrons of the college-generosity not only through monetary gifts but also through gifts of personal time and of support for institutional endeavors. This invaluable generosity assists the college in fulfilling its stated mission to provide higher education opportunities for constituents to seek cultural enrichment, global awareness and economic achievement.
If the ideals of world peace and prosperity especially cherished at this time of the year are ever to be realized, we must all work together to prepare students to accept the challenges of the future as responsible, compassionate and productive members of society. As Howard H. Brinton said, "Education is the one peaceful technique for creating changes for the better."
With the assistance of numerous private scholarships and loan funds established or contributed to by alumni and friends through the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, many of our students have already realized their educational dreams. Benefactors, both individuals and business companies, have contributed to the equipping of the classrooms and to the enhancement of the college buildings and grounds, thereby aiding in creating an aesthetic as well as a state-of-the-art environment conducive to learning. Our Northern Board of Regents, the State Board of Regents and our area legislators work tirelessly to assist the college in providing programs and services needed by its constituency. A well-educated populace is vital in developing a society concerned with the well being of all peoples.
Our caring administrators, faculty and staff are dedicated to assisting students in developing not only academic but also social, interpersonal and leadership skills vital for success in life. Our students utilize the skills acquired to give to the community in many ways, not only during the holiday season but also during the entire year. By such activities as mentoring and tutoring for area children, befriending elderly citizens and providing material assistance for the less fortunate, they realize the benefits of compassionate service to others. As our graduates complete their education and advance in their chosen careers, they carry the values and ideals instilled at Northern wherever they go and contribute educational, cultural and economic support to the communities in which they live.
With the much-appreciated assistance of all who support and work with Northern Oklahoma College, I am confident that we will carry our 100-year-old Tradition of Excellence into the future. We will continue to serve the needs of our constituents to the best of our ability. Via the education of our students we will continue to disseminate the many benefits bestowed upon our institution throughout the local communities, the state, the country and eventually the world for many years to come.
On behalf of the administration, faculty, staff and students of Northern Oklahoma College, I extend best wishes for a happy holiday season and a peaceful, prosperous new year and I invite all of our friends to visit our beautiful campus in the coming year.
One of Ponca City Public Schools’ top administrators has received “Who’s Who in the World” status.
Dr. Joe Robert Surber, assistant superintendent of operations for the Ponca City Public Schools, has been selected for inclusion in the 2001 edition of “Who’s Who in the World.” This 18th edition of the biographical publication contains brief biographies of some 55,000 global leaders.
This referenced biographical publication contains only those leaders who have been reviewed by a distinguished panel of individuals selected from politics, business, education, law, science, art, religion and entertainment. An individual must be nominated to be reviewed for acceptance. A nominee cannot purchase inclusion into any of the Marquis Who’s Who publications.
Joe Robert Surber earned his doctorate in 1974 from Oklahoma State University, majoring in school psychology. He came to Ponca City High School in 1965 as an English teacher and debate coach. He has been a junior high counselor, principal of the former Unity High School, an accredited high school, a school psychologist for the Bi-State Mental Health Foundation, Inc., and director of special services for the Ponca City Public Schools.
Dr. Surber became an assistant superintendent in 1984. He received an honorable discharge from U.S. Army Reserve with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He currently serves as a deacon for the First Christian Church.
Surber received his bachelor of arts degree in education from Northeastern State University in 1964 and his master’s degree in science from OSU in 1969. He taught one year in Jefferson County R-1 in Colorado. He was an adjunct professor for OSU for eight years and published a book titled, “The Blue Book of Counseling” in 1974. He has published a number of articles and made presentations and workshops to a number of state and national professional organizations.
Dr. Surber was named one of Three Outstanding Oklahomans in 1976 by the Oklahoma Jaycees, receiving the Distinguished Service Award in 1973, and the Outstanding Educator Award in 1972.
He was selected for inclusion in the “Who’s Who in America for 2000 and 2001.” He has been included in the “Who’s Who in the South and Southwest” since 1979 and the “1971 Leaders of American Secondary Education” and “Who’s Who in American Education” in 1989 and 1990.
He is past president of the Oklahoma Directors of Special Services, past vice president of the Oklahoma School Psychology Association, and has held offices in various state organizations.
In Ponca City, he has served on the board of directors or has been an officer in various clubs and organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Kay County Youth Shelter, Crime Stoppers, United Way, Ponca City Noon Lions, Helpline, Inc., Ponca City Toastmasters, Northern Oklahoma Wordsmiths and is currently a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
He is married to the former Jo Del Novak and she is the secretary to the athletic director for Ponca City schools. A son, Brian Surber, is an assistant district attorney for Kay County and daughter-in-law Penny is a middle school physical education teacher and coach. His daughter, Karrie Cuttler, is an audiologist in Lubbock and his son-in-law David M. Cuttler is employed by Bull Construction Company of Lubbock.
A graduate of Pawhuska High School, Joe’s parents are Hugh and Dema Surber of Pawhuska.
The Ponca City Federated Music Club will be awarding scholarships totaling $1,100 in the spring of 2001. Any graduating senior of Ponca City High School who plans to continue the study of music at an advanced level at a college or university is eligible to apply. A major in music is not required.
The Ponca City Music Club and Ruth N. Minor Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to the first place winner in keyboard instrument or vocal music.
The Mary Crowder Hess Scholarship of $500 will go to the winner in the field of orchestral instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass or percussion). The second highest scoring candidate in either of the categories will be presented the Martha Larsen Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $100.
Winners will be selected by audition, ratings by teachers, honors and awards received in music during high school years, academic achievements, and an essay on future plans and goals in the field of music.
An applicant may apply in only one field of music. Application forms are available at the Po-Hi Activity Office. They must be completed and returned to the Activity Office by Feb. 1.
Questions regarding the scholarships should be directed to either of the scholarship trustees of the Ponca City Music Club: Roberts Motz, 765-8601 or Frances Thompson, 765-5645.
Tamara A. Chaney, a teacher for the Ponca City Public Schools, is among the 125 newly certified National Board Certified Teachers in Oklahoma.
Through a rigorous performance-based assessment, National Board Certified Teachers have documented their knowledge of the subjects they teach, provided evidence that they know how to teach those subjects to students, and have demonstrated their ability to manage and measure student learning.
A new study released by researchers at the University of North Carolina found that students of Nationally Certified Teachers perform better than their peers whose teachers did not earn the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards seal of approval.
Teachers who commit to the National Board Certification process are highly motivated — voluntarily dedicating themselves to this time-consuming and rigorous process.
These teachers were supported by a scholarship provided by the Oklahoma Legislature. Education Leadership Oklahoma is a program administered by the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation. The program provides each candidate with the $2,300 application fee and a $200 stipend for related costs, training and mentoring. Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers the training workshop and mentoring opportunities for each candidate.
The National Board Certification process is an extensive year-long series of performance-based assessments, which includes teaching portfolios, student work samples, videotapes, and thorough analyses of the candidates’ classroom teaching and student learning.
Teachers also complete a series of written exercises that probe the depth of their subject-matter knowledge, as well as their understanding of how to teach those subjects to their students. The unique quality of National Board Certification is that it assesses not only the knowledge teachers possess, but the actual use of their skills and professional judgment in the classroom as they work to improve student learning.
Turnovers Spoil Cats KC Bid
Wildcats Enter Perry Mat Tourney
Lady Cats Take First Round Win In Harrah Tourney
Gundy OSU’s Assistant Head Coach
Richardson Sees Different Sutton Team at OSU Now
NOC, Carl Albert Face Off Saturday for Junior Fan Day
PC Elite 84 Takes Two
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Ponca City Wildcats made five consecutive turnovers in the final four minutes in a 55-52 opening round loss to Olathe (Kan.) North in the Blue Valley Invitational Tournament in Overland Park, Kan.
Ponca City coach Ron Arthur said the team had to play well from start to finish, but didn’t. The Wildcats made turnovers at key points in the game and were out rebounded for the first time this year. Also, forward Billy Broughton, who scored 19 points against Owasso in the previous game, never got into the offensive flow and scored only 2 points in the first half and 6 points overall. Defensively, he committed three early fouls and sat out most of the second quarter and saw sparse playing time the rest of the game.
“We played well in spurts and when you only play in spurts, you don’t give yourself the opportunity to be successful,” Arthur said.
The Wildcats fell behind 10-5 halfway through the first quarter. The Wildcats played catch-up until the third quarter when they made the first four points after the break to take a 31-30 lead. Unable to stand prosperity, Olathe took the lead again near the end of the third on a baseline layup.
Arthur said that particular shot was especially frustrating to him, because the Wildcats would’ve won the third quarter.
“It was even more frustrating because it was their center,” Arthur said. Their center had the ball behind the 3-point arc and he drives it 19 feet 9 inches to the basket and shoots an unprotected layup
“The word ‘ridiculous’ was repeated a lot between the third and fourth quarters. There isn’t a center in the country that should be able to drive the baseline and have no one to stand in their way.
“Centers are the biggest guys on the floor,” he said. “They’re not supposed to dribble the ball for an uncontested layup.”
The Wildcats regained the lead, 46-45, with 4:35 remaining in the fourth quarter, then went scoreless until guard Tim Frick scored with 55 seconds. By that time, Ponca City was behind six points and Frick’s bucket pulled them to within four, 52-48.
Frick fouled out seconds later.
With 41 seconds, center Blaine Petrie hit the only two Ponca City free throws attempted in the fourth quarter to close to within two points, 52-50.
Arthur said early tournaments can be exhausting but are useful indicators for determining the type of team is on the floor for Ponca City.
“We’ll find out tomorrow,” Arthur said. “It’s not about whether we win or lost, but how we play the game and we’re going to have to play a lot better than this to show we’re a mature team.”
Score By Quarter
Ponca City 12 27 39 55
Olathe North 18 30 44 52
Ponca City (52)
Scoring: Blaine Petrie, 19; Tim Frick, 11; Billy Broughton, 6; Kris Upchurch, 5; Josh Pitts, 5; James Anno, 4; Kyle Geheb, 2.
Fouls: Broughton, 5; Frick, 5; Pitts, 1; Petrie, 3; Upchurch, 1; Jared Brashears, 2; Geheb, 1
Olathe North (55)
Scoring: Luke Parent, 13; Jonathan Lamb, 11; Joe Henson, 11; Gus Milner, 10; Maurice Mack, 66; Chris McGwire, 2.
Fouls: Henson, 4; Mack, 4; Milner, 2; Lamb, 2; McGwire, 3; Parent, 2; Thompson, 2.
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
PERRY — Ten of the state’s ranked wrestling teams are scheduled to clash in the Perry Tournament of Champions today and Saturday.
Ponca City, 1-1 in duals, will test its tournament strength against a field of 17 teams which includes those top Oklahoma teams plus two out of state powers.
The rated teams include 5A’s Nos. 1 and 2, Broken Arrow and Midwest City, No. 5 Choctaw, No. 7 Yukon and No. 9 Edmond Memorial.
Also entered are 4A’s No. 4 Catoosa and No. 7 Harrah.
The 3A entries include No. 2 Blackwell and No. 3 Locust Grove.
No. 1 Perry tops the Class 2A field.
The out-of-staters are Kansas power, Arkansas City, and New Mexico’s Rio Rancho.
The rest of the Oklahoma field is not rated, but tough. Those teams include Kingfisher, Lawton, Stillwater, Ponca City and Woodward.
The tournament got under way just before noon today with the second session scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Saturday’s action starts at 11 a.m. with the final round at 6 p.m.
HARRAH — The Ponca City Lady Cats defeated Capitol Hill 53-44 in the first round of the Harrah Invitational Basketball Tournament.
Ponca City plays Harrah, a 60-33 winner over Collinsville, Friday night at 7:30.
The Lady Cats outscored Capitol Hill, 15-7 in the second quarter to take a 28-17 halftime lead and held off the Oklahoma Citians in the second half.
Jenna Wedd poured in 17 points to lead the Po-Hi scoring while Tara Cries For Ribs had 12.
In other first round games, Beaver topped Shawnee 53-26 and Tishomingo nudged Grove 46-33.
Ponca City 52, Capitol Hill 44
Capitol Hill 10 7 14 13 — 44
Ponca City 13 15 10 14 — 52
Ponca City — Jenna Wedd 17, Tara Cries For Ribs 12, Jamie Prado 9, Mallory Hodge 8, Jena Birdsong 2, Courtney Birdsong 2, Melissa Fore 2
Capitol Hill — Thomas 13, Standridge 9, Mucker 7, Jones 6, Stewart 3, Kennedy 3, Rivas 2
STILLWATER (AP) — Mike Gundy is coming to Oklahoma State after all — but not as head coach.
One of the school’s top two picks for head coach after Boise State’s Dirk Koetter rejected the job, Gundy will join the staff of new OSU football coach Les Miles, the school confirmed Friday morning.
Gundy will be an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.
Miles made it clear at the Wednesday press conference where his hiring was announced that he wanted Gundy on his staff.
“Mike Gundy is very important to Oklahoma State football,” Miles said. “He is important to me as a person. I can tell you, had they not given the job to me and had they given it to Mike Gundy, I would have been his strongest supporter. But they gave it to me.”
Miles said that he had contacted Gundy about a position at the school and that he would continue to do so.
Gundy is a former OSU player and assistant who played for the Cowboys from 1986-89 and still ranks as the school’s all-time passing and total offense leader.
The Daily Oklahoman reported that Gundy met with Miles in Stillwater Wednesday night, that he was on the job Thursday and was scheduled to do recruiting for the school Friday.
Gundy was on the Maryland staff that was fired last month, a job that Miles helped him land.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The Eddie Sutton team that No. 21 Arkansas will face when it plays Oklahoma State on Saturday will look nothing like any of the teams Sutton coached while he was at Arkansas, Razorback coach Nolan Richardson said Thursday.
“Oklahoma State runs now,” Richardson said. “They aren’t like the Eddie Sutton teams of the past. They shoot after the first or second pass and they run breaks. They don’t walk it up and down the floor.”
Richardson succeeded Sutton as coach of the Razorbacks in 1985, when Sutton went to Kentucky.
Saturday’s game at Tulsa won’t be the first time a Richardson team has met a Sutton team. In Sutton’s last year at Arkansas, the Razorbacks played Tulsa — then coached by Richardson — at Little Rock, winning 70-66.
Richardson said Sutton’s team at Oklahoma State (3-1) will be very different from the team Tulsa faced in 1985.
“They’re averaging 75 points a game,” Richardson said. “That’s a lot of points. When he was here, 50-55 points was a lot of points.”
The Razorbacks (6-1) have won five straight and are coming off a 97-77 win over North Texas on Tuesday. Oklahoma State lost for the first time on Wednesday, 61-59 at Wichita State. Richardson sympathized, especially since Saturday’s game will be the first on the road for his team.
“Any time you go on the road, anything can happen,” he said. “Going on the road and losing are two things that don’t build character. I want to get as many games at home as we can, then go on the road and see where we are.”
He said fans should look for some similar things in the two teams meeting at Tulsa. Sutton and Don Haskins, Richardson’s coach and mentor at Texas-El Paso, were friends “and that all goes back to coach (Hank) Iba,” Richardson said.
Coaches influenced by Haskins and Iba, Richardson said, “have one thing in common. We will guard you. Some will guard you at halfcourt and a few will guard you fullcourt. I chose fullcourt because I don’t want to live and die on each possession.”
Sutton’s style of play isn’t much different, Richardson said. Sutton “wants to smother you and not give up any good shots,” the Arkansas coach said. “I’m more of a gambler. I’ll give you a layup to get four shots.”
By TED ATCHLEY
NOC Sports Information
Saturday will be Junior Fan Day at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse in Tonkawa. Area fourth, Þfth and sixth graders can pick up tickets at their schools this week that will allow them and their families free admittance to the basketball games against conference rival Carl Albert Junior College.
The Lady Mavs will try to improve their record to 11-1. The women are 1-0 in conference play while the men stand at 6-6 and 1-1 following last week’s 63-60 loss to Eastern in Wilburton.
Sophomore Maverick JR Regnier sank a three-pointer with less than two seconds on the clock to tie up the game against the nationally ranked Eastern squad. But, Carl Albert’s Jason Allen put up a huge 56 ft. buzzer shot to end the game, leaving the Mavericks just short of pulling off a major upset.
Head Coach Mick Weiberg said his men played with intensity, and despite a few shaky minutes in the Þrst half when they committed a barrage of turnovers that ended in Eastern points, his team played well.
“I was pleased with our offense,” Weiberg said. “We shot better and did what we needed to have a chance to win. For the Þrst time this season we stepped up as a team and settled down and did our job.”
Sophomore Richie Myers led the Maverick scoring attack with 21. Sophomore Scott Prater had 19, Merrill Andrews 7, JR Regnier 6, Greg Wilson 5 and CJ Johnson 2.
Junior Fan Day kicks off at 2 pm Saturday afternoon in Tonkawa with Coach Greg Krause and the Lady Mavericks. The men will take the ßoor at 4 pm.
The Ponca City Elite 84 Indoor Soccer Team beat Putnam city North and Classen Saturday at Hat Trick Indoor Soccer Arena in Oklahoma City.
Elite 84 beat Putnam City Norht 13-1. Tiffany Smith led the game in scoring with 7 goals. She also contributed with several assists. Kayla Ramsey scored 2 goals. Courtney Coppock, Tory Hazen, Anna Clark and Christie Riordan each scored 1 goal. Riodan also contributed with 2 assists.
The game against Classen ended with a score of 6-3. Ramsey and Smith each scored 2 goals while Clark and Hazen score 1 goal apiece.
Forward Kera Brown worked very hard in both games to set up several key assists and plays. Jamie Winslow contributed greatly with her defensive play. Jennifer Hambleton allowed only 4 goals during the two games.