From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Wednesday,
December 4, 1996
LOCAL
Area School Board Filing Shuts Down at 5 P.M. Today
Nearly News
Individuals May Face Bench Warrants Unless Payments Made To Court Clerk
Oil and Gas Report
Lighted Christmas Parade Here Friday
Letters Say
School Board Gives 4-2 Budget Approval
Pawhuska Parade of Lights Saturday
Mid High Freshman Mixed Chorus Plans Christmas Program
Newkirk Planning Two Parades Saturday for Christmas Season
Two SJRMC RNs Complete Course
Union Students To Teach Adults About Internet
P&R Advisory Board Planning Special Session
History Book Reveals Early Life in County
'Shining Star' Lights Up Tonkawa Scenes
City, Matrix in Court on Validity Clause
Shoplifting Youths May Face Penalties
Newkirk Historic Home Tour Sunday
Doll Maker Will Be Here Saturday
Area Calendar
DEATHS
Clark H. Miller
Joseph Francis Thornton
Mildred O'Dessa Martin
Services Pending
Clinton M. Gearhard
Funerals
Mary Herde Bachman
NEWS BRIEFS
LIFESTYLES
Mounties 4-H Announce Plans
Walnut Valley Chapter Dance at Arkansas City
Campers Name Officers for 1997
Little News
SPORTS
PC Boys Play Well In Defeat
Po-Hi Wrestlers Hold Off Perry
Lady Cats Skinned By Union
NOC Teams Sweep Past Eastern
Junior High Sports Update
Poncans Playing Ice Hockey
Newkirk Defeats PC JV Wrestlers
Frontier Pops Eagles, 113-29
YMCA Wrestling
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
The Board of Education filing dates opened Monday, Dec. 2 and closed at 5 p.m. today. Sesveral Kay County residents have filed at the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk for open positions in various school districts across the county. As of noon today, 11 people have filed.
In Blackwell, Greg Martin filed for Office No. 2, which is a five-year term.
Those filing in Ponca City are John Young, Office No. 3, four-year term, Stephen R. Stalcup, Office No. 6, four-year term and Kyle A. Keffer, Office No. 7, three-year term.
At Pioneer Vo-Tech, Mary M. Rigdon filed for Office No. 1, an unexpired term, and Larry E. Buck for Office No. 5, a five-year term.
Two people have filed so far in Braman to include Marilyn Johnston, Office No. 2, five-year term and Dean Meador, Office No. 5, unexpired term.
Mark Caughlin filed for Office No. 2, which is a five-year term and Mary Perks filed for Office No. 4, a two-year term in Tonkawa.
Bill Branson filed for Kildare Office No. 1, a three-year term and Harold Harris filed for Newkirk Office No. 2, a five-year term.
There were no filings for Peckham or Kaw City.
The Mayor and City Commissioners of Ponca City will host an open house at the Marland Mansion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. this evening. Refreshments will be served and Santa will have candy canes for the kids.
NEWKIRK - Bench warrants will be issued for a number of individuals if payment is not made on fees owed the county, according to the Kay County Court Clerk's office.
Unless payment is received in full at the court clerk's office on or before 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, bench warrants will be issued for:
Eugenia Mary Biggoose ($787.50), Leann Marie Brown ($432.50), Gary Lee Brown ($140), Rodney Allen Burgess ($37), Rex Darrin Campbell ($1,980).
Jerry Wayne Campbell ($712.50), Felix Cantreras ($592), Kevin Nelson Chambers ($635), Garrick Devall Clardy ($215), Lester Cooper ($225).
Bennett A. Crazybear ($390), Jeffrey Paul Davis ($282.50), Vickie G. Dye, aka Cox ($581.43), Kenneth Eckert ($225), John Thomas Edwards ($455).
Ralph W. Epperly ($275.84), Gregory Lynn Gardner ($695), Billie Mack Glass Jr. ($813), Steffennie Leigh Glenn ($270), Leonard Eugene Grace ($277).
Mike Jeffries ($458.60), John A. Johnson ($525), Hayden W. Jones ($100), Juan L. Jones ($725.68), Michael Ward Kendrick ($390).
Bruce Daniel Kitchell ($215), James Earle Larsen ($517.50), David Warren Littlecook ($71), Joseph James Mangelinkx ($480), Thomas Martin (484).
Billie Ray McConnell Jr. ($667.50), Dorothy C. Moore ($224), Kit Nye ($193.66), Harold Lee Pedigo ($1,367.50), Randall J. Potter ($140).
Mattie Lee Moore Price ($480), Kenneth Ray Purdy ($750.90), Michael Anthony Sardina ($779.80), Damon E. Shear ($100), Bradley Dean Suggs ($160).
Jeffray A. Thompson ($1,090), Ponca Warrior ($677.50), Lucinda Ann Warrior ($772.50), Wiley Richard Whitehorn ($605).
A wildcat drilling operation is slated in Kay County 2.5 miles southeast of Ponca City. The explorer well will be known as the No. 2 Steichen. It will be seeking production in the Mississippi Lime and carries permit for 4,600-ft maximum drilling depth. The Warren Corp. will be the operator
Section 15 - township 6p - range 21e-se-nw.
Deeper pay will be sought when Warren Corp. conducts a re-entry at the No. 1 B.J. in the southwest Ponca City Field.
The Kay County operation is in a lease 3.5 miles southwest of Ponca City. It will be seeking production at a depth of about 4,500 feet in the Mississippi Lime Formation.
Section 15 - township 25n - range 1e-se-sw.
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A wildcat recompletion is planned in Noble County about 10.5 miles southwest of Ceres.
The well currently bottoms at a depth of 5,054 feet and is known as the No. 3 Murphy. New production is being sought in the Endicott Formation at an undisclosed depth. J.O.C. Operating Inc. is the operator.
Section 17 - township 22n - range 2w-nw-nw.
Barbour Energy is preparing to make hole for a shallow developmental bid in Noble County's Northeast Happy Star Field. The well is designated as the No. 1 Odenwald and carries permit for 500 feet of hole. Location is 3.8 miles southwest of Three Sands.
Section 7 - township 24n - range 1w-sw-se.
Also preparing to spud a shallow test the Happy Star Field is Vector Exploration Inc. No. 1 Odenwald carries authority 600-ft. TD. It is in a lease 3.9 miles southwest of Three Sands.
Section 18 - township 24n - range 1w-se-ne.
Plug and abandon orders have been issued for an ill-fated developmental well in Noble County's Perry Field. Located 5.3 miles south of Perry, the well bottomed dry at 1,456 feet. It was drilled by Northbrook Oil and Gas Co.
Section 20-township 20n-range 1w-se-se.
Drilling operations have been concluded at the No. 2 Diehl Trust in the West Tonkawa Field, Noble County. Drilling commenced on Oct. 23 with total hole projected to 600 feet. Vector Exploration is the operator. No details have been received on completion tests.
Location is 4.2 miles southwest of Three Sands.
Independent operator Stephen G. Huff has staked location for a 1,990-ft. Mississippian test in Osage County's Barnsdall Field. Drillsite will be about one-half mile southeast of Barnsdall. The well is designated as the No. 1 S.G. Huff
Section 17 - township 24n -range 1-se.
New natural gas production will be sought with a recompletion at a longtime oil producer in Osage County's Hominy Field Conversion of the No 1 Perrin will be the objective in a block of land about one mile south of Hominy. Sherman Perrin is the operator.
Section 13 - township 22n - range 8e-ne.
Flowing 42 barrels of oil plus 70,000 CF casinghead gas per day, the No. 1 Steichen has been brought on line in the Southwest Ponca City Field.
The Warren Corp. is the operator.
Bottomed at 4,500 feet, the well was perforated for production at 4,300 to 4,426 feet into the hole.
The lease is a little over three miles southwest of Ponca City.
Section 15 - township 25n - range 1e-nw-se.
Centrex Operating Co is reported to have completed the No 1 Smith, a Kay County wildcat located about four miles northwest of Ponca City. No details have been released regarding perforations or production prospects Bottomhole is reported at 4,824 feet.
Section 15 - township 26n - range 1e-nw-se.
Showing ability to pump 40 barrels of oil with about 10,000 CF casinghead gas daily, the No. 3 Clemishire as been completed in Osage County's Naval Reserve Field.
Location is 10.2 miles southeast of Fairfax.
Don Clemishire Oil Co is the operator.
Bottomed at 2,205 feet, the well will produce from perforations in the Cleveland Formation.
Section 20 - township 23n - range 7e-se-se.
Jones and Buck Development Co has completed a total of five pumping oilers in Osage County's Domes-Pond Creek Field. Locations range from 4.3 to 4.9 miles west-northwest of Bowring.
The wells are designated as the Nos. 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 9 and 10 JBO. They showed ability to pump 15, 20, five, 25 and 30 barrels of oil per day, respectively.
Bottomholes ranged from 1,291 to 2,013 feet TD.
All production is in the Wayside Formation.
Section 22 - township 28n - range 10e-ne-ne.
Section 22 - township 28n - range 10e-ne-se.
Section 22 - township 28n - range 10e-se-se.
Section 23 - township 28n - range 10e-nw-nw.
Section 23 - township 28n - range 10e-ne-nw.
Osage County' s Prue Field saw a new producer come on line when the No 37 Carter "I" was completed 1.8 miles east of the New Prue townsite.
It made 30 barrels of oil plus about 30,000 CF casinghead gas per day. Bottomed at 1,880 feet, it will produce from perforations in the Prue Sand.
Carter Oil Co. is the operator.
Section 33 - township 21n - range 10e-se-se.
Sensor Oil and Gas is preparing to conduct a recompletion for extended well life at the No. 1 Meyer in Noble County's Orlando Field. Currently bottomed at 5,154 feet, the well is about 4.5 miles south of Lake Perry. New production is being sought in the Third Hoover Formation.
Section 31 - township 20n - range 1w-nw-ne.
A 1,200-ft. developmental well is scheduled to be drilled in the Orlando Field, Noble County. Drillsite will be 4.5 miles south of Perry. Aimed at production in the Sams Field, it is an exploration venture of Three Sands Oil Co. It is designated as the No. 1 Day.
Section 17 - township 20n - range 1w-se-sw.
Located in Noble County's West Tonkawa Field, the No. 1 McAninch is scheduled to be drilled by Barbour Energy Corp. The shallow test is in a lease 3.4 miles west-southwest of Three Sands. It carries authority for 500-ft. TD.
Section 6 - township 24n - range 1w-nw-se.
Drilling is nearing projected total depth at the No. 1 George in the Orlando Field, Noble County, four miles south of Perry. Three Sands Oil Co. is the operator. Drilling got underway on Oct. 24 with total depth projected to 1,200 feet.
Section 20 - township 20 n - range 1w-se-nw.
Come and enjoy the festivity of an old-fashioned Christmas parade Friday at 6 p.m. The Fourth Annual Lighted Christmas Parade begins at Oak Street and West Grand Avenue and concludes at Seventh Street and East Grand Avenue, according to Sharon Lawler, who assisted the Main Street Promotion Committee in coordinating the event.
"The city of Ponca City Electric Utility Authority and the Main Street Authority are proud to be a part in bringing back old-fashioned Christmas time enjoyment to the community and future generations," stated City Manager Gary Martin.
This year's parade features over 26 lighted floats along with lighted horses and bicycles, carolers as well as fire trucks. More than 49 entries have been received.
"Prizes will be awarded in two categories," said Debbie Taiclet, Main Street Promotions chair. "Children involved in the celebration will also receive participation ribbons."
Those who wish to join the parade need to contact Lawler at 767-0430 by noon on Thursday in order to be eligible. Judging begins at 5:30 p.m.
Members of the Park and Recreation Department preparing Santa's float and the Mayor's float include: Al Payne, Mike Payne, Terry Jordan, Roger Pappan and Cecil Landes.
Editor, The News:
(An open letter to the Ponca Tribal people)
Aho' Dear Ponca Tribal People,
Once again tribal elections have come and gone (1995). Once again the Ponca people have exercised their right to vote. Once again the Ponca people have showed their ineptness in the election process to fill three seats on the Ponca Tribal Business Committee. When are we going to learn that the election process is not a game. When are these majority eligible voters going to learn that we need leadership in the Ponca Tribal Business Committee to actually lead the Ponca Tribe.
Something that most Ponca people don't know or maybe don't care to know is that we have a great number of eligible voters that have just turned 18. Many are a little older, early to middle 20s. These young voters need to be educated that we need leaders (leadership) in the Ponca Tribal Business Committee. Not family members of large families, not Uncle Joe, not brother Joe, not relative Joe, not good Joe, not sister Joe, not Aunt Joe or Grandma Joe, but a leader that's willing to stand up for and speak up for the Ponca Tribe.
I am very disappointed in my Ponca people, the eligible voters in the Ponca Tribe. When are we going to learn that the Ponca Tribal election process is very crucial to our very well being as an Indian tribe, an Indian tribe that lacks and needs leadership.
The eligible voters recently (1995) elected one person that was once a councilman (1991) that abandoned the business committee and the Ponca Tribe, another one that sat around and rode around for three years and contributed nothing to the Ponca Tribe even though he held an office. But, one person was elected that has it in his heart to do good for the Ponca people, but, being one man, probably will not get to be heard or even listened to. A very religious and wise Ponca Indian man told me right after the 1995 election: "We as Poncas seem to enjoy kicking ourselves in the behind. We do it every time."
I probably sound like a sore loser, but forget that, there were others who ran new to the political arena of the Ponca Tribe that should have been given that chance. Right now the way the election process has ended there will be no change when change was sorely needed. Since the election process is over for 1995, we must look to the election process for 1996. When once again we as Ponca Tribal people must fill four seats on the Ponca Tribal Business Committee.
We as an Indian tribe have been here in Oklahoma since the middle 1870s. Up until the middle 1930s we had leadership. Since then we have had some good leaders, probably more bad than good. This process must stop! We as an Indian tribe went through a period of selecting leaders through the process of nominations from the floor. That process continued even though we finally had a constitution and bylaws adopted and ratified Sept. 20, 1950. Still, the nomination process continued until the early 1970s. Then someone had the bright idea to start charging a filing fee. Even that got out of hand. Today the fee is $200. I think that is still too much.
Since the 1970s we have had the white man's way of an election process for our Business Committee members. Since this is the only election process we know today, we must, as a tribe, educate ourselves in this election process as the white man has done to learn all about our business committee candidates. Is he/she a good man or woman? What is their background? Are they educated or even have a high school diploma or G.E.D.? What have they done for the Ponca Tribe? Do they know tribal government and if so, will they exercise their knowledge to help the Ponca Tribe? Can they stand up and speak to their Ponca people or even answer the Ponca people's questions? Have they even worked in a tribal administration program, worked proposals, narratives, budgets? These are just some questions that need to be asked of our business committee candidates.
Ponca Tribal people, I say to you today that if we don't elect four good people of leadership quality on Dec. 21, we will be going into the 21st century not having learned anything throughout this 20th century. Our Ponca Tribal posterity demands that we have leadership and that we have it in the election process of 1996.
Ponca Tribal people I say to you that we must forget electing good ole Joe. We must forget the jealousy of one another. We must forget the hate of one another. We must forget getting even with one another. As Indian people why do we do this to one another? Why can't we work together in selecting leaders for the betterment of our tribe as a whole. It is very difficult to follow in the footsteps of our elders but as the children, as were our grandparents, parents and that we are today we must with honor and dignity try our very best to do just that. We must elect quality leadership!
I want to leave you now with a little of what the history books say about the "Pun-ka" Ponca Indian Tribe. A French missionary by the name of Father Marquette noted in 1673 that the head of an Indian tribe on the Niobrara River in what is now Nebraska. If we were heard of in 1673, no telling how many hundreds of years before that we actually existed. We were an agricultural people because we grew our own foods in many villages along the river. But we also took part in the yearly hunt of the buffalo. It was also noted that we were a superior tribe of people, both mentally and morally and that we loved our children.
Here nothing has changed. We still love our children. As parents we must teach, instruct, educate our Ponca Indian children that as an Indian tribe we must have good quality leadership. Now, in 1996 we are still here and heading into the new 21st century for sure. We must do that with quality leaders.
Thank you.
Delbert Cole
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
The board of education voted 4-2 to approve the budget plan for the 1996-97 school year at last night's special board meeting.
The split vote of approval reflected considerable discussion brought up by John Young concerning money being distributed into other accounts. Young was joined by another board member, Steve Stalcup, in voting against approval of the budget.
The board heard Russ Allen, Financial Administrator, make a brief presentation about the final operating budget. Allen answered a number of questions from board members concerning money spent during the year.
For 1996-97, the district experienced an increase of $380,000 in fees paid to the Teacher Retirement as well as budgeting for the additional cost of employee medical insurance. Allen noted that on the positive side, the district received a $355,000 Alternative Education Grant which assisted in establishing programs for students.
Fiscal year 1996-97 budget includes revenues of $23,563,199.40. Projected expenditures for 1996-97 are $23,089,632, of which 86 percent are salary and benefits.
Allen also went on to inform the board that the school system has fewer employees than it had last year. In November 1995, the Ponca City School System employed 110 full-time employees and in November 1996, the school system employed 106.2. While there are fewer employees, some positions were also added this year that did not exist in 1995-96. Some of these include a Job coach, Alternative Education teachers, Detention teachers and a Psychometrist.
The approval came about an hour after the discussion on various questions brought up by Young.
The supplemental planning budget report was presented by Dr. Bill White, superintendent, who outlined the instructional increases.
White told the board the school system is now spending $5-6 per student in the Gifted & Talented Education and spoke about the usage of equipment used in the elementary schools like computers, file cabinets and bookshelves. After discussion, the board approved to rescind the supplemental planning budget except for a computer license, site budgets and an Elementary Alternative School.
The board adjourned at 8:20 p.m. and set the next regular board meeting for Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
PAWHUSKA - Pawhuska native son Larry Sellers will lead the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights on Saturday.. Beginning at 6 p.m., the parade will originate at Ninth Street and travel along Ki-he-kah Avenue, turning left at the Triangle Building and proceeding east on Main Street.
Originally from Pawhuska, film and television celebrity Sellers will honor Pawhuska as the parade marshal. Larry currently portrays the character CIoud Dancing on the network hit series "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." Sellers television credits include appearances on "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Beverly Hills 90210," "General Hospital" and other features.
Appearing in major film productions, Larry Sellers has portrayed characters in works such as "Wayne's World II", "Dark Horizon," "Lightning Jack" and has worked with theater groups on the professional stage.
An accomplished educator and historian, Sellers was one of eight scholars chosen nationally as a fellow at the Newberry Library Center for the History of the American Indian in Chicago. He also works in connection with tribal and state groups associated with Alcohol and Drug abuse programs.
By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
The Ponca Mid High Freshman Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Carol Green, will present their annual Christmas Program Friday at 8:15 a.m. in the Ralph Lester Auditorium.
Musical selections in the program will include "It Feels Like Christmas" from The Muppet Christmas Carol; "Somewhere In My Memory" from the motion picture, "Home Alone;" "Unto You This Night" as recorded by Garth Brooks; "Caroling, Caroling" from the musical, "Forever Christmas;" "All I Want For Christmas Is You" as recorded by Mariah Carey; and "Cool Yule".
Narrators will be Shawna Rolland, Jeremy Lockwood, Mindy Worley, Brenna Powell, Kendel Galloway, Terri Hill, Ashley VanHoesen and Britney Parker.
Soloists for the program will be Carissa Calvert, Sean Love, Ashley Root and Jamie Snow. Flutes will be played during the program by Beth Berry and Stacey Hobbs, and piano accompanist will be Claire Winterrowd.
Throughout the program, "Rappers" will be played by Anna Kay Heagy, Jessica Rhoads, Alana Smith and Claire Winterrowd. Elves will be played by Alison Arrington, T.J. Dancey, Ashley Luis and Kristl Richardson.
During the performance of "Cool Yule," Santa will be played by Todd Stewart, Loretta Pointsetta will be played by Kambra Nance, the Reindeer Sister will be played by Alana Cervantes, Caryn Howe, Jamie Price, and Ashley VanHoesen. The Snow Surfers will be re-played by Kelly Nance, Paul Richardson and Andy Parsons. Tom McDaniel will play Mr. Scrooge and Brooke Boyd will play Tina Tinsel.
Sound technicians are Mr. Jim Armstrong, John Hartman and Lee Williams. Spot lights will be done by Scott Linville and Toby Rogers, and stage lights will be done by Kelsey Clark and Blaine Empting.
Other chorus members are Chris Adams, Angela Adson, Felicia Bales, Krista Barnett, Kyle Bemo, Marie Cadle, Cassie Carson, Crissie Carson, Eric Chambray, Laura Chaney, Kelsey Clark, Angel Cobble, Amanda Cremers, Heather DeHaven, Sarah Dickerson, Amanda Doughty, Shannon Dowell, Callie Escue, Melanie Feathers, John Ferguson, Angela Galvin, Marlana Garrity, Barry Geheb, Kaleen Horne, Amanda Howell, Kendi Hutchinson, Christy Jones, Kelly Jones, Billie Kiser, Sarah Kizziar, Karen Klinger, Melody Knedler, Mike Kruck, Kelly Lewis, Scott Linville, Tori Luis, Jasmine Matsumuro and Danyele McIntosh.
Other chorus members are Shannon McCready, Martha Mendoza, Angela Morris, Cassie Moore, Harmony Murrie, Mindy Neilson, Joan Penarubia, Lori Pruitt, Jamie Rateliff, Brandy Reed, Judith Reyes, Toby Rogers, Samantha Schambron, Alicia Sensintaffar, Christy Slavens, Tara Smith, Kim Soutter, Mindy Sponamore, Mindy Stanborough, Carol Stangleland, Leah Stieber, Christina Sturgeon, Jessica Thompson, Lyndse Thornton, Cathe Todd, Heather Trice, Tresa Vance, Tacia Vogt, Jessica Wayman, Amanda Hunt White, Kari White and Lindsay Woolever.
The public is invited to attend Friday morning's program.
NEWKIRK - Celebration of the Christmas season including two parades here Saturday along with several special events will be available to Newkirk citizens, according to Rose Coffee, chairman of the Newkirk Chamber of Commerce Christmas committee.
First item on the days agenda will be the Kiddie Parade, which will begin at 2 p.m. Youngsters wanting to enter the parade will line up at 6th and Main at 1 p.m. Volunteers from Newkirk Women's League will be on hand to check the kids in, line them up, and walk them through the parade.
Holiday costumes, decorated bicycles and decorated pets are all invited. No motorized vehicles are allowed.
Jim Mills and his Boy Scouts will provide the color guard at the Kiddie Parade, and this year it will begin at 6th Street and run south on Main to the Court House.
Highlight of the Kiddie Parade will be the candidates for 1996 Snow Princess. After their ride down Main Street, accompanied by the Newkirk School band, they will gather on the Court House steps for the coronation ceremony.
Winner, as usual, will be drawn by lot from an elves' hat, according to Mary Austin, who is in charge of that project. Snow Princess candidates this year are Carly Howerton, sponsored by Newkirk Grade School; Amanda Johnson, sponsored by Kildare School; Sally Johnson, sponsored by Peckham school; Heide Grace, sponsored by the Newkirk Lions Club; Ashley Caplinger, sponsored by the Newkirk Rotary Club; Kayle Pulley, sponsored by the Newkirk Business Club; Allison Tennery, sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary; and April Smith, sponsored by the Newkirk Jaycees.
If it rains, the coronation will move inside the Court House.
Santa Claus will make an appearance and distribute candy, accompanied by Mrs. Claus.
Story hour begins at 3 pm and features Sandra Cline and her Library Board telling stories, showing videos and doing crafts. Kids preschool through fifth grade are invited. Volunteers for this duty include Sandra Cline, Dorothy Midgley, Elaine Keller, Joleen Waltrip, Janelle Peace, Sue Roy, Kathy Hartley, and Juhree Vanderpool.
Strolling Carolers will make an appearance from 4-5 p.m.
At 5 pm floats should line up for the Third Annual Lighted Parade. Staging area is by the gymnasium. "Floats, Bands, Marching Groups, Color Guard, Horses, Dogs Imitating Reindeer, Golf Cart Santas, Firetrucks, Politicians and Go Cart Potentates" need to get there on time in order to get checked in and judged.
The Chamber has arranged to have the Newkirk Mid High and High School Choir entertain in front of the Post Office.
Under the direction of Jewell Conner, vocal music instructor, sounds of favorite holiday songs will be heard from high schoolers Desiree Barnes, Jason Burdett, Leonard Coppinger, Rose Dwyer, Sam Goodno, Jason Harp, Levi Mills, Michelle Mills, Casey Pappan, Linda Ramirez, Jeff Sattre, Marta Shoats, Brooke Speiser, James Thompson, and Ron Walker.
Also middle schoolers Julie Tate, Terry Dunnavent, Heather Cole, Ty Collyar, Kyle Engle, Michelle Ewing, Dustin Fields, Dejah Kennedy, Kelsey Kiser, Jeff Lewis, Miranda Parker, Jessica Perkins, Myra Rodriquiz, Daniele Shoats, Amy Simpson, Lisa Speiser, Andrew Simmons, Bryan Vaughn, Jenny Wells, Angela Baker, Brandi Bibles, Trent Clark, Matt Duplissey, Tessia Eggleston, Kindra Fields, April Jordan, Crystal Robinson, Jennifer Sheik, Stacy Smith, Sarah Speanburg and Josh Thompson.
Andy Colclasure, will entertain until the parade actually starts, and during the intervals, with Country and Western songs.
The parade will begin at 6 p.m. and will travel north from Ninth Street to the Senior Citizen's Housing Complex and back to the staging area.
Maggie Hutchison, Mike Landis, and Patty Weiland are in charge of the parade line up, with assistance from the Newkirk Jaycees.
Boy Scouts will do honors as the Color Guard again, and Santa will again appear, with David McAlister serving as chauffeur. Both High and Middle School Bands will provide music. Special guest float will be provided by the Kaw Tribe.
The Rotary Club is hosting a window decorating contest and the Lions Club is sponsoring the Decorated Houses Contest.
Two of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center's RNs recently attended and successfully completed the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course or ENPC.
Sherryl Perry, RN, and Brenda Peters, RN, will be certified as ENPC instructors in January 1997.
ENPC was developed to educate nurses on caring for acutely ill and injured children. ENPC is the first course of its kind offered on an international level and is the only pediatric nursing course written by pediatric nurse experts. The course teaches participants to recognize the ill or injured child and identify significant, yet subtle changes in children with less acute injuries. In addition, the course teaches all aspects of pediatric emergency nursing, including, but not limited to, pediatric trauma or resuscitation. This course was sponsored by and developed by the Emergency Nurses Association.
After Perry and Peters are certified as instructors they will be able to hold training sessions for other SJRMC nurse staff members.
Where to go to get educated about 'surfing the net'? Back to school, of course. Union Elementary has decided to create its own 'Net Day' where students can show the community just what they've learned about the Internet and help area adults pick up some schooling of their own.
There will be 21 student ambassadors available at the Dec. 6 'Net Day Session' from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. The session will be held in the school's computer lab and will focus on teaching attendees the basics of navigating the Internet.
Mrs. Jean Hastings, Principal of Union Elementary says, "We are living in a world where kids now know more about computers and the Internet than many adults, and we are committed to ensuring that all of our kids continue to learn more to keep up with this quickly changing world." She also added, "We are also very excited to have our little teachers give some grown up students helpful pointers about the Internet." Hastings thinks there will be a good 'teacher-to-student ratio' during the Net Day Session.
For more information about the Net Day Session, the public may call Union Elementary at (405) 767-8035.
The Park and Recreation Advisory Board plans to meet in a special session at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue Thursday at 6 p.m. November's meeting had to be rescheduled due to a lack of quorum.
A public request for a contained water system at a private cabin on the west side of Lake Ponca has been submitted for the board's consideration. This is a deviance from the Park and Recreation Department's Standard Operating Policy.
In new business, Park Advisory Board meeting dates and times for 1997, will be determined. Additionally, the board will receive a report from the Lake Ponca Committee about leasing property on the east side of Lake Ponca.
In addition, members will view a video tape of their field trip to the Wichita Fire Station which is situated in a park. In old business, the board will consider allowing a fishing tournament at Lake Ponca in 1997. The North Central Mini Boat Association submitted the request.
Editors Note: Eleanor Coates, a member of the North Central Oklahoma Historical Association, has reported some special facts of interest gleaned from perusing through the award winning "North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past-Growing for the Future." The two-volume history book was recently published by that group of volunteers to record the history and personal stories and pictures of more than 800 early-day families. These facts of interest and others to be published within the next few weeks are from stories published in the book.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
While browsing through her copy of the North Central "Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past - Growing for the Future" history book, Eleanor Coats was pleased to find that the Trout Funeral Home at 505 West Grand was once the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Calkins, built over 80-years ago by that family of Cherokee Strip pioneers.
Mrs. Coates and her hearing dog "Sierra" walk by the Southern Colonial mansion frequently and were please to read about its history in the book. "It was the largest privately owned home in Ponca City until the former Governor E.W. Marland built the Marland Mansion," said Coates.
The story relates the fact the mansion was heated by a coal furnace when it was first built and had an outside coal bin, with a screw-type conveyor to bring the coal from the bin to the furnace. After oil was discovered in Ponca City the house was converted to oil heat, which was much cleaner, said Coates.
"Another pioneer, A.C. Smith, whose daughter Kathryn Smith still lives in Ponca City, is an interesting story, too," says Coates. "Mr. Smith was one who saw and wrote about history in the making as he made the run."
On Sept. 16, 1893, Smith, a young newspaper man employed with the Arkansas City Traveler, boarded the crowded Santa Fe train for the proposed town of Ponca. It was to be located just south of the Kansas border in the Cherokee Outlet of the Old Indian Territory. He had in his hand a certificate purchased from the Ponca Townsite Company of Arkansas City for $2.
The Ponca Townsite Company had laid out the prairie land in town lots and held a drawing for those lots. The certificate Smith held was good for one business lot, located a half-block south of the present Grand Avenue on South Second Street.
It was from a tent in this location, "The Democrat" was born five days after The Run on Sept. 21, 1893. Smith gathered his news each week and returned to Arkansas City to print it. He soon had a new frame building in the first block north of Grand Avenue on North Third Street. There the Ponca City Democrat remained until it was sold in 1918 to another editor. It continues today as The Ponca City News.
Smith and his wife, Nora, were parents of one son and four daughters, one of them being Kathryn. She began employment with The Ponca City News in the early 1930s and at her retirement as business office manager in 1992, had worked for that same newspaper for more than 60 years.
Another Publisher
Leafing backwards through the 1,100 pages of the family history section - to the "R's" - Coates came upon the family story by Will H. Randall of Blackwell, whose father, John W. "Jack" Randall also made the run and ran a weekly newspaper "The Times Record" in Blackwell.
Originally from Winfield, Kan., Randall started The Run at a point south of Hunnewell, Kan. and settled on a 160-acre tract on the Chikaskia River just east of the present site of Blackwell. Part of that land still belongs to some of the descendants of the nine children of John W. "Jack" and Ella Freeman Randall.
Coates recalls that the Randall house was destroyed by tornado in 1955 which killed numerous area residents, but spared the family. Eleanor and her husband, Carl, attended school with some of the Randall children, so had a special interest in the story.
"Leafing through the pages, one can appreciate the loving work put into this two-volume book by volunteers and more than 800 authors who also submitted more than 3,000 pictures," says Coates. "It is easy to see why the book won the 1996 Certificate of Commendation by the American Association for State and Local History."
She called attention to the first eight chapters of the history book which tell the history of prehistoric man in Kay County, Native American history, cattle drives, the Cherokee Strip Run, Blackwell, Tonkawa, Newkirk, Braman, Kildare, Kaw City, Nardin, and the discovery of oil.
Eleanor also reminds that many latter-day Kay County residents also have their involvement with Kay County "written up" and added to the pioneer stories.
For example, she says, "The picture of early day resident, Mary Ruth Hardin, taken about 1912, reminds me of Alice Crowder, local musician, who happens to be her daughter. Mary Ruth and Arthur did not make The Run, but left a rich legacy of talented musicians in Kay County with their eight children. In addition to Alice, their children include Tom Hardin of Newkirk, Andrew Hardin of Tonkawa, and many grandchildren."
A member of the board of directors of The North Central Oklahoma Historical Society, who published the book, Eleanor tells of a letter received from Bernadette Carmen, a member of the Newkirk High School Class of 1942, who wrote, "The historical books are absolutely wonderful! I can't even do my daily chores - just pore over the books! What a commendable effort you've made and what a memorial for so many people "
The two-volume history book sets are available for sale at Commercial Federal Bank each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Dec. 18. For more information call (405) 765-7169 in Ponca City, (405) 363-3602 in Blackwell, or (405) 362-2310 in Newkirk.
"North Central Oklahoma: Rooted in the Past - Growing for the Future," can also be purchased at Brace Books and More, Ponca City.
"They will make wonderful Christmas gifts," says Coates.
TONKAWA - The "Shining Star" of Northern Oklahoma, will be held here Dec. 5. It is part of the city's fourth annual "Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration" in downtown Tonkawa and promises to be an experience of a delightful hometown holiday event.
"O Starry Night" is the theme for 1996. Stars of all colors and sizes will be shining brightly in businesses and homes all over this Northern Oklahoma community.
Events being at 6 p.m. with the lighting of the gigantic 40-foot tree in the center of Grand and Seventh Street. All are invited to gather in the streets and under the tree for caroling and the lighting ceremony. Downtown decorations, building lights and the NOC campus lights are to be turned on simultaneously for a dramatic and delightful effect.
The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. from the Methodist Church at Fourth Street and Grand, through town to Ninth Street, with bands, floats, horses and many other interesting and entertaining entries. Following the parade will be entertainment and festivities downtown with the Elementary School Choir, the NOC Jazz Band, Santa Claus, and more.
The downtown merchants are hosting open houses and having special sales.
At 7:30 p.m., the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce will have the first Christmas Dollar Days drawing of four $50 gift certificates. There will be drawings on Dec. 13, Dec. 20 and winners will not have to be present to win at the drawings.
The Tonkawa News and Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a residential (city and rural) lighting contest with $100 in prize money. The winners will be announced Dec. 12.
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - The city of Ponca City and the Ponca City Utility Authority were represented in District Court Tuesday on a petition regarding the validity of an arbitration clause in the city's contract with Matrix Services, Inc., of Tulsa, for improvements to the city's sewer system.
Matrix was awarded the contract, in the amount of $816,000, for the improvements so the city could service new industry on the west side of the city. The city filed the suit after Matrix presented an additional change order for $495,278 over the contract amount. The city commissioners rejected the request.
Prior to the suit, Matrix applied to an arbitration service under the construction agreement. The city's petition requested the arbitration be stayed pending the court's findings.
PCUA asked the court to declare whether the city was party or had exposure and whether a change order can exceed 15 percent under the Oklahoma Competitive Bidding Act.
City Attorney Kevin Murphy presented the case to Judge Dee Boyd arguing that the city commissioners have the authority to have exclusive control of the city's finances.
Under the city's charter, Murphy revealed that the commissioners had the power to appropriate money to pay the city's debts. Oklahoma statutes require that authorization of payment cannot exceed the city's fund balance.
"The city cannot spend more than it takes in. No one else can make the decision but the commissioners," Murphy stated. "The courts have upheld the position that commissioners cannot delegate responsibility and cannot give up rights ahead of time."
In addition, Murphy felt that the Oklahoma Arbitration Statute appealed to private contractual matters not public matters. The court has jurisdiction to stay arbitration, the city attorney commented.
Matrix attorney Stuart Campbell informed the judge that despite having a contract, when a company has cost overruns, they may be entitled to additional costs that are incurred.
"We are trying to find a forum to resolve the dispute," said Campbell. "Ponca City does not have the ability to not have to comply with the (arbitration) clause," he continued. "Ponca City can't say they should not be bound by the contract."
The judge indicated his surprise that there was no court cases to provide guidance, however, he felt the case was well presented.
"I am very uncomfortable with the argument," Boyd stated.
Boyd notified each party that further briefs should be submitted to the court by Dec. 20, on whether a municipality may agree to arbitrate a construction contract dispute. If cause is valid, the attorneys will submit briefs concerning the authority of the court to issue rulings on the question of whether the matter can be submitted to an arbitrator.
Initial briefs this question must be submitted by Jan 17, and response briefs by Jan. 27. Court would reconvene on Jan. 31 at 1:15 p.m. in Newkirk on the additional hearing on the remaining question raised by the petition.
By LAURA TREADWAY
News Staff Writer
Local youths who shoplift can be prosecuted not only by the Ponca City Police Department and municipal court system but also by local retailers, according to Court Clerk Nancy Hunt.
In accordance with Oklahoma Statute 1731.1, the shoplifter shall be liable to pay exemplary damages in addition to criminal penalties and other civil remedies and shall not limit merchants from pursuing criminal penalties and other civil remedies as long as double recovery does not result.
In the past, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Corporate Office requested a civil demand of $100. If the request was not paid, the company retained the right to proceed in civil action for damages allowed by the Oklahoma State Law, including reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
"We prosecute each individual charged with shoplifting in our stores," stated Keith Morris, with the Public Affairs Division of Wal-Mart, in Bentonville, Ark. "It doesn't matter the age of the shoplifter, we cannot allow theft to go unanswered," he said.
In addition to shoplifting, 26 juveniles wound up in court Tuesday on charges of curfew, assault and battery, trespassing and minor in possession of beer. The youths ranged in a age from 13 years to 17 years of age.
Of five juveniles who previously pled not guilty, the court found one guilty and dismissed one case after further investigation. No additional penalties were accessed two juveniles caught fighting. The court stayed with the school suspension, noted Hunt. In addition, one youth will be required to return since the parents did not attend.
Juvenile Court Judge John Northcutt accessed 50 hours of community service to seven subjects. Five are required to attend the First Offenders Program at Northern Oklahoma Youth Shelter and one youth must go to Anchors Day Treatment.
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety will be notified that four youths will either lose their privileges or be denied a license for six months. One previous offender lost driving privileges for one year.
NEWKIRK - The 1996 historic home tour, scheduled from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, will have a slightly different twist from previous years, as the Newkirk Community Historical Society and Newkirk Main Street combine forces for the event.
The tour will include three historic homes and three upper-story tours of historic Main Street buildings, all dating from the 1890's to the 1920's. Tickets are $5 each, and are available now at the Newkirk Main Street office, Eastman National Bank, Bank of Oklahoma, Albrights, and R&G Style Shoppe. On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at the Hotel Endicott, which is one of the upper-story tour spots.
Funds from the tour will be for Newkirk Main Street's design grants and the historical society's Save-Our-Buildings fund. For more information, call Karen Dye at 762-8222.
Almost Smell Grain, Feel Smoke of Train From Postal Mural of Anthony Post Office
Editor's Note: Ponca City's Post Office, with the assistance of a citizen's committee is launching a mural project for he lobby of the building. Jerry Cathey, Postal Service worker, is heading up the project, with the guidance of Postmaster Jack Weatherford. This is the fifth in a series on Postal Office murals in Oklahoma and Kansas.
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By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
ANTHONY, Kan. - One can almost smell the newly combined grain and feel the smoke of the train in the Postal mural at Anthony, Kansas.
A typical Kansas farm harvest scene is the subject of the Anthony, Kan., Postal mural painted in 1939, according to retired Postmaster Ralph Bean. Bean, who still resides in Anthony, was working for the Post Office at the time the mural was painted.
City officials and some Postal personnel from Wichita, which was the regional office at the time, were on hand for the dedication of the mural, Bean recalls nearly six decades later.
The painter was Joe Jones, who was out of work and applied for the commission for painting the mural. At that time the New Deal art murals were funded by the U.S. Treasury Department. One of the requirements was the mural reflect some of the history or scenery typical of the area.
In the case of Anthony the scene was to be an agricultural one. Wheat and milo are two of the principle agriculture products in this Harper County Kansas town, which has two active grain elevators.
In his 37 years with the Postal Service from 1936 to 1973, Bean has seen a lot of changes. He recalls penny post cards. Back then Postal patrons could send 32 post cards for the price it costs to send a first class letter now.
Bean recalls that during his days at the Post Office there were three rural and three city carriers, and back then the mail did not go to Wichita to be sorted.
Bean was still Postmaster when The Postal Reorganization Act, was signed by President Richard M. Nixon on Aug. 12, 1970. The act created a government owned service under the executive branch and replaced the old Post Office Department. The service officially came into being July 1, 1971.
According to the World Almanac the U.S. Postal Service is governed by an 11-member Board of Governors. Nine members are appointed to nine-year terms by the president of the United States with Senate approval.
These nine in turn choose a Postmaster General. The Board and the Postmaster General choose the 11th member, who serves as deputy Postmaster General. An independent Postal Rate Commission of five members, appointed by the president, recommends Postal rates to the Board of Governors for their approval.
In 1992 there were 39,595 Post Offices, stations, and branches throughout the United States and possessions.
According to the World Almanac the first U.S. Adhesive Postal stamp was issued on July 1, 1847. Benjamin Franklin's image was on the five cent stamp and George Washington was on the dime stamp. It would be a quarter century later that the post card was issued in 1873.
The current Anthony Postmaster is Clifford Fox, who deferred to Bean for the most accurate information on the country mural scene. Quite frequently the Postal patrons come and go and think nothing about the art on the wall since it has been there ever since they can remember.
Barbara Duncan, Enid, doll maker extraordinaire, will be at Christy's in Ponca City from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Duncan has been making Santas, cowboys and mountain men dolls for about five years, and has an extensive following.
Also included in her collection of creations are angels, birdhouses and lodge style signs.
In 1995 Duncan was selected by QVC TV home shopping channel to appear on their "Quest for America's Best," special. Twenty Oklahomans were selected from more than 500 interested artists, craftsmen and inventors. Duncan made more than 150, of her "Cimmeron Sam" cowboys for that show.
Duncan is currently marketing her products through several shops in Tulsa as well as Christy's in Ponca City. Husband, Philip helps her with the marketing.
Christy's is located at 3005 North Fourteenth Street in Ponca City.
November 21-December 20
"Generations," exhibit by 27 artists and their family members, Eleanor Hays Gallery, Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center, 1-4 weekdays and prior to scheduled performances in the NPAC, free.
November 29-December 31
Festival of Angels, Ponca City. 6-10 p.m. nightly.
November 29-January 4
Hospice Tree of Life, Woodlands Christian Church, East Hartford Avenue and North Fourth Street, and Ponca City Library, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, Ponca City.
December 3-19
(Tuesday, Thursday noon-1 p.m.)
Angels on Assignment, brown bag, video and discussion, First Christian Church, Fifth Street and Cleveland Avenue, Ponca City.
December 4-7
Ponca City Art Association presents Organizations Decorate Christmas Trees, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central Avenue.
December 5
Tonkawa Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration, 6-8 p.m., Downtown Christmas Tree and Building Lighting Ceremony, Parade, Merchants' Open Houses, Entertainment and Food Booths, First Dollar Day Drawing, Children Activities and Santa Clause.
December 6
Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Downtown Ponca City.
Perry Christmas Events, 6-8 p.m., Holiday Fest, merchants open and lighting of the courthouse square; parade at 6:30 p.m.; food court in Courthouse, 6:45-8:45 p.m.; free hayrides, 7-8:30 p.m.; Santa in his house, carolers downtown, 7-8:30 p.m.
Kaw City Senior Citizens Dance, 7-10 p.m., Music by Country Fever Band, Kaw City Community Building.
Ballet Oklahoma's "The Nutcracker," 8 p.m., Poncan Theatre, tickets required, sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council.
December 7
Pancakes (all you can eat) and sausage, or biscuits and sausage gravy, 6:30-10 a.m., adults $3, children under 12 $1.50, children under 6 free, Elks Lodge Scholarship Breakfast, 1301 Bradley Avenue.
Annual VFW Auxiliary, Post 1201, Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Post Home on East Prospect, Ponca City, free admission, for information, 765-8924.
Northern Oklahoma Wordsmiths regular monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Programming Room, Ponca City Library.
Perry Christmas Events Pet Parade, 10:30 a.m.; Santa in house, 10 a.m.-noon, Main Street Christmas Ball, 8 p.m.-midnight.
Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hutchins Memorial, Ponca City.
Just for Kids! Storytime, children ages four through eight, 11-11:30 a.m. and 3-3:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
Christmas Gala, 8 p.m., Marland Mansion, Ponca City.
December 8
Perry Christmas Events, Tour of Homes, Reception at Museum, 1-5 p.m.
Ponca City Art Association presents Christmas Tree Collage and Rhonda Waters Christmas Dolls, 1-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central.
Mrs. Edwin Fair introducing "The Doctors Fair," written by late husband Edwin Fair, M.D., founder of Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center, 2-4 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
Ponca City Council of Garden Clubs, annual Christmas open house, 2-4 p.m., Cann Garden Center, 1500 East Grand. Recognition award to Jim Eck and Brenda DeBuhr, 3 p.m.
Blackwell Regional Hospital Auxiliary tour of homes, 2-5 p.m., tickets available at the hospital, or telephone 363-2311.
Panhellenic Christmas Homes Tour, 2-5 p.m., Ponca City, tickets available at homes, local banks and businesses, $5.
First Baptist Church presents evening of music, elementary choirs, "Prime Time Christmas," by the fourth through sixth grade choir, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Ponca City.
December 8-29
Christmas Tree Collage Exhibit and Christmas Dolls, Ponca City Art Center, 819 East Central, free admission.
December 10
McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Kountry Kitchen, east on U.S. 60.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station at Keeler Road and U.S. 60.
Rural Water District No. 1 Regular Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School on Lake Road.
December 11
Conoco Retiree's Association, Christmas dinner, 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. dinner, tickets $12 per person, entertainment, The Roustabouts.
December 11-31
Christmas Tree Collage, and Christmas Dolls by Rhonda Waters, Wed.-Sun., 1-5 p.m., Ponca City Art Center.
December 12
North Central Equine 4-H Club, 6-8 p.m., Pizza Hut, Fourteenth Street and Bradley, Ponca City, bring an unwrapped toy for a donation, more information 765-7719.
Photographer Harvey Payne signing "Big BlueStem: Journey into the Tall Grass," 6:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
December 13
Ponca City Historic Homes Holiday Tour, 5-9 p.m., Tickets available at homes, $5.
Northern Oklahoma College Women's Club Christmas Extravaganza dinner, 7 p.m., Memorial Student Union.
Wine and Cheese reception to celebrate publication of Truman Smith's, "The Wrong Stuff," 7-9 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
December 14
Truman J. Smith autographing "The Wrong Stuff," romantic WWII historical biography, noon-2 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
Just for Kids! Storytime, children ages four through eight, 11-11:30 a.m. and 3-3:30 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
December 14-15
Ponca Playhouse Christmas Theatre, By and For Children, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Poncan Theatre, Ponca City.
December 15
Northern Oklahoma College Fall Fine Arts Festival, 2 p.m., Northern Performing Arts Center.
First Baptist Church Adult Choir and Orchestra, presents "The Music of Christmas," a new musical and multi-media presentation, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Ponca City.
Living Nativity Christmas Pageant, 7-9 p.m., First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue.
December 16
Living Nativity Christmas Pageant, 7-9 p.m., First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue.
December 17
Living Nativity Christmas Pageant, 7-9 p.m., First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue.
December 18
Living Nativity Christmas Pageant, 7-9 p.m., First Church of God, 1101 West Grand Avenue.
December 19
Ponca City Downtown Merchants Christmas Cash Giveaway, 7 p.m., Centennial Plaza.
December 20
"Santa Got Lost in Texas," Ponca Pizazz Musical Theatre, 7 p.m., Hutchins Auditorium, Fifth Street and Overbrook Avenue, Ponca City.
Cowboy Coffee Time with Les Gilliam, the "Oklahoma Balladeer," performing at the Coffee Bar, 7-8 p.m., Brace Books and More, North Fourteenth Street.
Kaw City Senior Citizens Dance, 7-10 p.m., Music by Country Fever Band, Kaw City Community Building.
December 21
"Ponca City Hometown Christmas," Talent Revue, 7:30 p.m., Poncan
Theatre, Ponca City.
DEATHS
NEWKIRK - Clark H. Miller, longtime Newkirk area resident, died Monday night, Dec. 2, 1996, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Oklahoma City. He was 82.
The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Thursday in the Newkirk First Christian Church with the Rev. Virgil Swift, minister of Ponca City Crestview Baptist Church and the Rev. Dennis Wildman, minister of the Kildare Baptist Church officiating. Burial is to follow in the Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, Newkirk.
Clark H. Miller was born, June 28, 1914, in Wichita, Kan., the son of Carl Otis and Rosetta Johanna (Balster) Miller. At an early age, he moved with his family to a location east of Newkirk, just south of the land his grandfather obtained in the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run. He grew up in the area and attended Mound Valley Rural School and graduated from Newkirk High School in 1933. During his senior year, he served as State Assistant Vice President of FFA and attended spring baseball camp for the St. Louis Cardinals. Shortly before graduation he received a shoulder injury in an accident which ended a possible career in baseball. After graduation he worked in the oil fields and on pipelines.
On Dec. 17, 1938, he was married to Berniece Pauline Wallace in Ponca City and the couple established their home east of Newkirk. Miller was employed by Harold "Shorty" Cline until 1944, when the family moved to a farm in the Pleasant View area. In addition to farming Miller began employment with Continental Oil Company in Ponca City. While working for the oil company, he served as pitcher for the baseball team, enabling the team to win several trophies. After his divorce from Rosetta Miller in 1952, he moved to Texas, where he worked in the oil fields.
On April 23, 1959, he was married to Francile Bowers in Lovington, N.M. and the couple established their home in Midland, Texas. In November 1960 the couple moved to Miller's boyhood home east of Newkirk and in May 1974 they moved into Newkirk following the completion of the Kaw Dam project. Miller was a member of the Kildare Baptist Church, Ponca City Lodge 1031, Loyal Order of Moose, Golden Agers, and the Over "60" Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry, and whittling his own fishing plugs. He especially enjoyed visiting with his friends at the sale barn on Mondays.
Survivors include his wife, Francile of the Newkirk home; two daughters, Mrs. Jerald (June) Hurst of Bristow, and Mrs. Wallace (Margaret) Hasty of Bascom, Fla.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Apache (Joy) Adams of Alpine, Texas, and Mrs. Al (Jeanette) Perkins of San Antonio, Texas; one step-son, Don Garen of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harold, Marvin and Leslie; one sister, Marie Neff; one grandson; and one step-grandson.
Casket bearers will be Charles Houser, Joe Brewer, Coy Brewer, Ted Chapman, Ray Glenny and Earnest Engleking.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Miller's name to the Newkirk High School FFA, c/o Miller-Stahl Funeral Service, P.O. Box 461, Newkirk, OK 74647.
Joseph Francis Thornton, longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday evening, Dec. 2, 1996, at his home. He was 79.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Community Christian Church with the Rev. Wayne Majors, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.
Joseph Francis Thornton was born Oct. 29, 1917, near the Bar L Ranch in the Bressie Community. He was the son of Talbert "Cal" and Mae (Barnard) Thornton and grew up in the Marland area, receiving his education at Rein, Marland, and Peters schools.
On June 27, 1939, he was married to Anna Mae Levings in Perry and the couple made their home in Marland. Thornton was employed as maintenance man at Leche Laundry for 19 years, then was engaged in farming and custom hay cutting and hauling for more than 20 years. In later years he was employed as custodian for the Security Bank and Trust Co. and at Wal-Mart in Ponca City, where he earned several employee awards. Thornton was a member of the Community Christian Church. He enjoyed collecting model cars, working outdoors, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae, of the home; two sons, Orville Francis and George, both of Ponca City; one daughter, Mrs. Don (Barbara) Hargraves; one brother, Harold, of Blackwell; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and one grandson.
Casket bearers will be Steve Thornton, Gerry Thornton, Kevin Lawson, Keith Lawson, Willy Hargraves and Pete Epperson. Honorary bearers will be John Hasenfratz, Floyd Cantrell, Henry Sisco, Bill Phillips, Larry Speakman, Leon Ward, Charlie Ross and Larry Hughes.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Thornton's name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the home.
RALSTON - Mildred O'Dessa Martin, longtime Ralston resident, died Monday night, Dec. 2, 1996, at Fairfax (Okla.) Memorial Hospital. She was 96.
The funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverside Cemetery in Ralston with the Rev. George Weston officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
Mildred O'Dessa (Armstrong) Martin was born Feb. 25, 1900 in Richwoods, Ark., the daughter of Sidney Lacargus and Laura Belle (Stringer) Armstrong. She attended schools at Mason, in Okfuskee County.
She was married to Monty Martin on Jan. 15, 1921, in Castle and they later moved to the Ralston area. Mrs. Martin was a homemaker and a member of the Ralston Federated Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Ralston Quilt Club and Ralston American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting and quilting.
Survivors include four sons, Curtis Dale of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Jimmy Kenneth of Napa, Calif., Bobby G. of Newkirk and Jack of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; two daughters, Laura A. Gallett of Yuma, Ariz., and Monta Lu Renfro of Fairfax; one brother, Leo Armstrong of Tahlequah; two sisters, Eathel Morton of Fairfax and LaVern Little of Crystal City, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Monty on March 27, 1968; one daughter, Norma, in 1923; two grandsons; her parents; three brothers and one sister.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Martin's name to the Ralston Bible Church, 201 South Sixth Street, Ralston, OK 74650.
Lester H. Parker
Lester H. Parker, Ponca City resident, died at his home Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, 1996. He was 80. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
Clinton M. Gearhard
BLACKWELL - Clinton M. Gearhard, Blackwell resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3, 1996, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Roberts and Son Funeral Home in Blackwell.
Thursday
Mary Herde Bachman - Funeral to be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Billings
First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Billings (Okla.) Union Cemetery
under the direction of Sisson Funeral Home, Billings.
NEWS BRIEFS
Music Club - The Mozart Music Club will meet Dec. 8 at the Cultural Center for a program in "Celebration of the Christmas Season" according to Suzi Lenhart. Students with last names beginning with A-L meet at 2 p.m. and others at 2:45 p.m.
Museum Open House - The Kaw City Museum will be hosting its Annual Christmas Open House in the Brill Building from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Kaw City. All persons are encouraged to attend and join in the festivities which will include Christmas music, refreshments and door prizes. Guests are encouraged to tour both the old Kaw City Depot and the new Brill Building facility, during the celebration.
Elks Plan Benefit - The Elks Lodge will hold a Scholarship Breakfast at 1301 Bradley on Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., featuring "All You Can Eat" Pancakes and Sausage or Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. Cost will be $3 for adults, $1.50 for children under 12 and free for children under 6. Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to fund local area scholarships. Everyone welcome.
Neighborhood Meeting - An informational meeting on the city's upcoming bond election will be held at Garfield Elementary Thursday at 7 p.m. The public is invited.
Accident - The Ponca City Police Department received notice of an accident in the 900 block of Monument Road at 12:39 p.m. Tuesday. An officer took a report.
Arrested - A 30-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street at 1:02 p.m. Tuesday on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Fight - Three Ponca City police officers handled a fight at Centennial Plaza, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, at 3:41 p.m. Tuesday. An officer took an information report.
Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 26-year-old man in the 3500 block of North Union Street at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear and application to revoke.
Stolen - A resident in the 2500 block of Eagle Road notified the Ponca City Police Department at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday of a purse stolen while shopping at Wal-Mart.
Theft - An employee of Triple T, 720 South Waverly Avenue, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:20 p.m. to report a man with long dark hair and a tattoo allegedly took a case of beer and left in a maroon vehicle. An officer took a report.
In Custody - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 31-year-old man in
the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street at 2:02 a.m. Wednesday on a city
warrant for failure to obey. The Police Department received a call of two
men fighting.
LIFESTYLES
The November meeting of the Kay County Mounties 4-H Club was held at the home of Earla Alley, leader. Laura Hoy, vice president, led the group in the opening rituals. She also announced planned events such as the Share the Fun at NOC and the Christmas parade in Ponca City, 6 p.m., December6, and the Newkirk Christmas parade at 6 p.m. December 7.
She also announced the parent leader and teen leader meeting and the 4-H Oakwood Mall Days at Enid on January 11. Entries for the Enid event should be submitted by December 13.
Bethany O'Dell introduced her guest, Candice Harris, and members donated canned goods for a box for a needy family.
Other discussions by the group included Christmas caroling at one of the Ponca City rest homes with Laura Hoy and Hallie Godbehere appointed to a committee to make plans for the event.
The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. December 12 at the Alley home. Carla Godbehere and Shawn Alley will give illustrated presentations.
The Walnut Valley chapter of the Kansas Old-Time Fiddlers Pickers and Singers will hold a meeting and dance December 7. The event will take place at the Adams School, 1201 North Tenth, Arkansas City. Sign-up time is 6 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Those attending are asked to bring cookies or chips for refreshments.
The Conestoga Campers held their November meeting at the Golden Corral with 33 people in attendance. Dan Woolsey, president, opened the meeting by offering prayer.
A report on the last camp-out of the year held at Osage Hills November 1-3 was given by those attending, Clarence and Earlene Logan, Richard and Twila Powell, Albert and Ina Smith, John and Jane Storrusten, Bill and Phyllis Treadwell, Jim and Amy Viele, Sarah and Emily; Jim and Sue Viele, Lonnie and Marlene Wittmer, and Dan and Barbara Woolsey.
Lonnie Wittmer, nominating committee chairman, presented the slate of officers for 1997 with the recommendations voted and approved by acclamation.
New officers are Clarence and Earlene Logan, president; Wendell and Norma Hurd, vice president; Herb and Sherry Cable, secretary-treasurer. The officers will assume their duties at the December meeting.
The group's Christmas party and next meeting will be December 6 at the Conoco Clubhouse on Fourth street at 6 p.m. Each man attending is asked to bring a man's gift and each woman is to bring a woman's gift, or a gift suitable for both. Cost for the gifts is limited to five dollars each and the presents will be used in playing the "secret Santa" game. Each family is asked to bring a dish of "finger food" to share.
Alpha Chi Omega chapter, Delta Lambda Delta, held a Bazaar-Auction November 19 at the home of Julie Lawrence. Co-hosting the event were Karen Shiflet and Fran Mathews. Acting as auctioneers were Sandy Hudack and Melinda Glasgow.
Announcement was made that Amy Wilhite, daughter of member Valorie Buss of Tonkawa, had been elected social chairman at Psi chapter at the University of Oklahoma.
The annual Panhellenic Christmas House Tour will be held December 8. Members of the chapter acting as hostesses will be Doris Stanley, Julie Lawrence, Marianne Bryant, Sandy Hudack, Fran Mathews and Terry Muchmore.
The next scheduled meeting of Alpha Chi Omega chapter is January 7.
Vonda and Michael Blando Jr., 3204 El Camino, announce the birth of a daughter, Katy Melissa, on October 25. The 6-pound, 14-ounce girl was 19 3/4 inches long and was born at 4:04 p.m. at Bass Baptist Hospital in Enid.
Maternal grandparents are Nolan and Emma Foster of Salina and paternal
grandparents are Pearl and Michael Blando Sr. of Ponca City.
SPORTS
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
TULSA - Ponca City's Wildcat basketballers played within their limits here Tuesday night in the season opener at fourth-ranked Union and gave the Redskins all they wanted.
Union won every quarter but the 55-44 final margin was not indicative of how closely the Poncans stayed with heavily favored Union.
The Poncans were deliberate in their game but worked their offense well, shooting 46 percent from the field (18-for-39) with six three-pointers.
Ponca City led 6-4 in the early going thanks to a pair of jump hooks by 6-4 junior post Ryan Treadway and a 10-foot jumper by 6-1 senior Sawyer Blackburn.
Union carried a 14-11 lead into the second period but a three-pointer by junior Micah Alexander knotted the game at 14. The Poncans again tied the score at 20 as senior guard Andy Parsons made two nice driving layups and Treadway knocked down a short jumper.
The Redskins closed the half on a 4-0 run for a 24-20 lead but the Cats would not go away easily.
Ponca City shot 6-for-9 from the field in the third period and twice got within three points. But each time Po-Hi would get something going the Redskins would answer right back.
Following a buzzer-beating leaning jumper from just inside the three-point arc by the Redskins Kevin Ritter, Union led 42-35.
Union scored the first four points of the fourth period to go up 11 but Alexander hit the third of his four treys to close the gap to eight, 46-38.
The two teams then traded threes before a layup by Parsons and a free throw by Treadway pulled Po-Hi within 51-44 with 1:17 left.
Ponca City was forced to foul from that point on and the Redskins finished off a 13-for-15 free throw shooting night by making five of seven to account for the final 11-point margin.
Alexander led Ponca City's scoring effort with 14 points. Parsons added 9 points, Treadway 8, Ryan Meyer 5, Jason Shelton 4, Blackburn 2 and Wesley Swygert 2.
Brian Philpott paced the Redskins with 12 points, followed by Ritter, 10; Steve Geary, 8; Aaron McDaniel, 8 and Brandon Maddox, 7.
Union was 19-for-47 from the field (40.4 percent) and committed seven turnovers.
Ponca City made just 2 of 4 free throws and had 16 turnovers.
The Wildcats are on the road again Tuesday at highly-regarded Stillwater and then host their first game the following Friday, Dec. 13 against Sapulpa.
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Ponca City's Wildcat wrestlers got five falls against Perry here Tuesday night but need a couple of one-point decisions to hold off the Maroons, 42-30, in the season opener in Robson Fieldhouse.
Po-Hi coach Pat Young knew it was going to be a close call after returning state champion Mark Dodgen failed to make weight at 119 pounds.
"You take a state champion out of your lineup and you're in trouble against a team as strong as Perry," Young said. "But we got a strong performance from our middle weights and some of the guys in the heavier weights, who haven't practiced much, came through.'
But it was a closer call than Young would have liked. The Poncans built what looked like a comfortable 36-18 lead through the first 11 weights. But Perry got falls at 189 and 215 to narrow the gap to 36-30.
However, Wildcat heavyweight Cory Burkett made short work of the Perry rally, pinning the Maroons' Jeff Knecht in just 20 seconds.
Burkett, who had not practiced for much of last week because of an illness in the family, grabbed Knecht in a bear hug on his first move and that was it.
"Cory did a great job," Young said. "We were lucky he was on the mat. He came in 18 pounds over weight Sunday. We worked with him quite a while this afternoon."
In addition to a forfeit at 103 pounds, the Wildcats also got falls from Mark Dodgen at 125 pounds (in 17 seconds), Jacob Beck at 140, Darren Smith at 145 and Stockton Graves at 171.
But with Perry getting four falls and a major decision, Young said it was come-from-behind, one-point decisions by senior 135-pounder Doug Scott and sophomore Toby Redleaf at 152 that were the keys to the match.
Perry had just gone in front 13-12 with a major decision at 130 pounds when Scott stepped onto the mat against the Maroons' Jeff Graham.
After a scoreless first period, Graham escaped to start the second stanza and then got a takedown on the edge of the mat. Scott escaped just before the buzzer to cut the lead to 3-1. He trimmed another point off the lead with an escape with 1:43 left in the match.
The two sparred as the clock ticked down until Scott got the takedown with just seven seconds left for a 4-3 decision.
The Perry coach argued an alleged no-call a little too strenuously and cost his team a point, putting Ponca City in front 15-12.
Falls by Beck and Smith pushed the Ponca City lead to 27-12 before Redleaf went against Perry's Brandon Vollmer.
That match swung back and fourth. The score was tied at 3 at the end of the first period and at 7 after two periods.
Going for the win, Heppler released Redleaf to start the final period and got his takedown with just 35 seconds left. But Redleaf scrambled to get a reverse with 10 seconds showing for a 10-9 win.
The Wildcats and Maroons swapped falls at 160 and 171 pounds to set up the exciting finish.
In the only other close match of the night, Po-Hi sophomore Josh Bailey rallied from a 5-0 deficit in the third period at 112 pounds, but fell short, losing 6-4 to Ab Karcher.
Freshman Cody Grogan stepped in at 115 pounds and gave Perry senior Matt Malget a battle for two periods before being the victim of a defensive fall in 4:27.
RESULTS
Ponca City 42, Perry 30
103 - Gelino (PC) fft.
112 - Karcher (P) d. Bailey. 6-4
119 - Malget (P) p. Grogan, 4:27
125 - Dodgen (PC) p. Williams, :17
130 - Hodges (P) md Hunt, 14-5
135 - Scott (PC) d. Graham, 4-3
140 - Beck (PC) p. Mortiz, 1:56
145 - Smith (PC) p. Chamblin,
152 - Redleaf (PC) d. Heppler, 10-9
160 - Vollmer (P) p. Noonan, 3:10
171 - Graves (PC) p. Salter, 3:18
189 - Salton (P) p. Bentley, 4:37
215 - Wilson (P) p. Steichen, 1:17
Hwt - Burkett (PC) p. Knecht, :20
Statistics
Takedowns - Ponca City 15, Perry 13. Escapes - Ponca City 11, Perry 7. Reverses - Ponca City 2, Perry 3. 2-Near Falls - Ponca City 1, Perry 3.
Falls - Ponca City 5, Perry 4. Forfeits - Ponca City 1, Perry 0. Major Decisions - Ponca City 0, Perry1. Decisions - Ponca City 2, Perry1
By DAVID BROWN
News Associate Sports Editor
TULSA - Tulsa Union's Lady Redskins streaked out to a 14-2 lead here Tuesday night and never looked back in posting a 50-28 win in the season opener for both clubs.
Ponca City committed 26 turnovers, shot just 28 percent from the field (13-for-46) and 25 percent from the free throw line (1-for-4).
Union didn't take very good care of the ball either, with 18 turnovers, but six of those came in the final stanza with reserves in and the game well out of reach. The Redskins were 21-for-40 from the field (52.5 percent) and 4-for-8 from the line.
"We didn't play like we've been playing in practice or in scrimmages," said head coach Larry Rehl afterwards. "I thought they played scared. They didn't have their heads in the game. But give Union some credit, they pressured us and played well. But we can't have nearly 30 turnovers and beat a top 10 team."
Lindsey Warrior, a 6-3 senior, led the Poncans with 10 points and she also had eight blocked shots. Also scoring for Po-Hi were Desiree CriesForRibs, 5; Tee West, 4; Tiffani Essary, 3; and Keesha West, Natasha Anderson and Tia Williams all with 2 points.
Union was led by a pair of seniors, Jamie Fuente and Anika Calvert with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Senior forward Ashley Buck had 7 points.
Ponca City trailed 14-6 at the end of the first quarter. In the first eight minutes the Poncans had 12 turnovers while Union had eight.
The only offense the Lady Cats could muster in the second quarter was a three-pointer and a follow shot by CriesForRibs. Union outscored Po-Hi 12-5 in the stanza to go up 26-11 at the half.
After closing the gap to 13 points two and a half minutes into the third quarter, Union reeled off a 14-2 run to end any hopes of a Ponca City comeback. The score after three quarters was Union 44 and Ponca City 19.
The Poncans will try to bounce back from this disappointing loss Tuesday at Stillwater. The boys game is scheduled for a 6:15 p.m. start with the girls game to follow.
Union 50, Ponca City 28 (girls)
Ponca City 6 5 8 9 - 28
Union 14 12 18 6 - 41
Ponca - Lindsey Warrior 10, Desiree Cries For Ribs 5, Tee. West 4, Tiffani Essary 3, Natasha Anderson 2, Tia Williams 2, Keesha West 2.
Union - Jamie Fuente 14, Anika Calvert 10, Ashley Buck 7, Natalie Graves 6, Courtney Bennett 5, Melanie Krusemark 4, Amy Davis 2, Casey Nalley 2.
TONKAWA - The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks took on the Mountaineers of Eastern Oklahoma College in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse Tuesday evening and both Northern teams came out on top with the Lady Mavs winning, 78-69, and the men winning, 85-73.
The Lady Mavs took the floor against the undefeated Lady Mountaineers who were ranked 15th in the nation. Lady Mav Lynetta Geter, a Tulsa Rogers sophomore, lit up the new scoreboard for the first time scoring the first six points. The Lady Mountaineers kept it close with two three-pointers, but at 13:28 the score was 11-6, Lady Mavs.
After a time out, NOC's Annie Thornton came off the bench and sparked a scoring drive with four quick points giving Northern a 10-point lead, 17-7. But Eastern came back and with 7:50 left in the half had cut the lead to only 5 points, 21-16.
The half continued as a closely matched struggle and NOC could manage only a three-point halftime lead as Lady Mountaineer Angela Young hit a running trey at the buzzer to make the score 39-36 at the half.
In the second half, the Lady Mavs came out fired up and scored the first 6 points to build the lead back to nine. Lady Mav Michelle Brown, Midwest City freshman, led the way with 6 points in the first three minutes of the second half.
T. J. Humphreys and Chanda Myers hit 3-pointers and Sherry Butts scored 4 inside points to build the Lady Mavericks' lead to 61-47
For the next few minutes both teams traded buckets and with 3:22 left in the game the Lady Mavs led the Lady Mountaineers 74-66. Eastern started a comeback with a full-court press which had the Lady Mavs throwing the ball away and trimmed the Lady Mav lead to 74-67 with 1:41 left. In the final minute of the game, Jennifer Whittet hit a big bucket to seal the victory and sink the Lady Mountaineers' hopes.
"This was a big win for us," said head coach Greg Krause. "This was Eastern's first loss. They are now 8-1 and ranked 15th in the nation.
"Geter had 19 boards and 24 points. She stepped up and played well for us, taking a leadership role. Brown had a good game with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 steals. She is continuing to play well. Overall the team played well offensively. I hope we keep this momentum going."
In the men's game, Northern scorched the nets to build a 46-27 halftime lead and went on to post the 12-point win.
NOC hit 33 of 55 field goals (60 percent), including 6 of 9 from three-point range, and 13 of 18 free throws (72.3 percent) during the contest.
Maverick freshman Joe Patmon of Midwest City came out of the locker room hot and led the way for Northern early in the game with 6 points. Both teams were getting good shots early in the game and at 12:58 the Mavericks held a slim edge, 17-12.
Sophomore guards Blake Sonne and Bryan Stevens hit back-to-back 3-pointers as the Mavericks upped the ante with a 25-14 lead but Mountaineer Aaron Noel also had a hot hand and kept Eastern within striking distance. With 6:54 left in the half the Mavericks led 29-18.
Then Stevens hit another trey and a deuce and sophomore Mark Passley lit the scoreboard with a 3-pointer and Eastern called timeout to regroup with the Mavs up 37-19.
"We played the best first half we played all year," said head coach Mick Weiberg. "We looked like a college basketball team."
Patmon started the scoring in the second half with a 3-pointer. The Mavs came out in a zone defense in the second half that seemed to bother the Mountaineers. But Mountaineer Noel again started a comeback and Eastern's John Moore hit two threes which cut into the Maverick lead.
With 4:05 left in the game Eastern had cut the Maverick lead to 8, 73-65. The Mountaineers were concentrating on the 3-point shot and a full court press, but the Mavericks held tough from the charity line sinking 8 of 12 down the final stretch.
"We went dead for about 10 minutes and that let them back in the game," said Weiberg. "We started playing not to lose and that got us in trouble. We had 17 turnovers mostly in the second half. The full court press has not bothered us all year but it did tonight. But overall we had a good game. There was a good point spread over the players. Patmon had a good game. He helped defensively and created some good things on offense. Richard Whitfield and Steven Lookout both had good games off the bench."
The next home game will be Homecoming on Saturday, December 7, with the women's game at 2 p.m. and the men's game to follow at 4. Carl Albert is the opponent.
Eighth Red Girls 49, Derby, Kan. 33
Ponca City's eighth grade Red basketball team shook off a slow start to beat Derby, Kan., 49-33, at Derby Tuesday.
"The girls were a little down after an emotional loss to Stillwater Monday," coach Calvin English said of his 4-1 team. "But they shook it off and came back with good defense in the second half."
Ponca City led just 18-16 at the intermission but came out strong to outscore Derby 11-4 in the third quarter and 20-13 in the fourth.
Jena Birdsong and Kara Cusick paced the Red scoring with 17 and 12 points, respectively. Kendra Love had 8 points, Jacee Shepard 6, Lindsi Frederick 4 and Abby Roth 2.
The Red Lady Cougars now take a long break, resuming play on Jan. 7 against Enid Waller here.
Eighth Grade Blue Girls 48, Enid Longfellow 8
Coach John Maddox got a chance to play everyone on his bench and to work on some plays as the Ponca City eighth grade Blue girls breezed past Enid Longfellow, 48-8, here Tuesday.
The Blue Lady Cougars rolled to a 24-0 halftime lead and had little trouble in running their record to 4-0 on the season.
Emily Kuchta and Erica Willes led the lengthy list of Ponca City scorers with 10 points each. Aubrey Kelly had 5, Candace Benson 4, Erin Maganity 4, Sheila Davis 4, Jessica Plagman 3, Tyla Champlain 3, Tara Cries For Ribs 2, Tara Trenary 2 and Ginny Nimmo 1.
The Blue girls will play at Enid Longfellow next Tuesday and at Enid Waller on Thursday before breaking for the holidays.
Five Ponca City youths have joined a Wichita-based ice hockey team for 14- and 15-year-olds.
The Wichita Junior Thunder Bantam travel team went undefeated in the first weekend of play in the Texas Amateur Hockey Association (TAHA) and placed first in the championship tournament, held in the new Ice Sports Center in Wichita.
The Thunder followed that up by placing second in the next TAHA Tournament, which was held in Dallas.
Up next, the Thunder travels to Omaha, Nebraska Dec. 13-15 to play in the Tri-State/Mid-West Hockey tournament.
Team members from Ponca City are James Jeffries, Jeremy Leach, Justin Prado, Ryan Smith and Shaun Walker. Coaches are Mark Prado and Jim Leach.
Two other Poncans are playing Midget House League ice hockey in Wichita, they are Chris Buck and Shane Keim.
Ponca City's undermanned Wildcat junior varsity wrestlers were no match for the experienced Newkirk Tigers, who waltzed away with a 72-12 win in the early dual at Robson Fieldhouse Tuesday night.
Ponca City had to give up forfeits at 103 and 112 pounds as well as at heavyweight.
Newkirk, which returns all but three starters from last year's team, did the rest, getting eight falls.
The only bright spot for the Poncans came with falls at 135 and 140 pounds.
Cody Hunt got a 2:34 pin at 135 pounds while Blaine Empting dominated Newkirk's Cody Pitts before ending the match in 3:32.
Newkirk got falls by Brandon Means at 119 pounds, Cody Jones at 125, Ben Vap at 130, Russell Schieber at 145, Brady Burk at 152, Dustin Mills at 160, Jeff Schieber at 191, Mark Marler at 189 and Jason Levin at 215.
BILLINGS - Frontier's Mustangs continue to dominate area opposition as they blasted past Billings 113-29 Tuesday night.
Frontier was "only" in front 30-12 at the end of the first period. The Mustangs extended that lead to 58-17 at halftime and outscored Billings 55-12 in the second half.
Four Mustangs reached double figures as Mitch Shiever finished with 25 points, Nolan Grant 15, Josh Regnier 12 and Dee Buxton 11.
Rounding out the Frontier scoring were R.J. Plumley with 8, John Burk 8, Bible 8, Romero 7, Jeremy Petty 4, Charles Sanders 4, Justin Petty 4, Robert Regnier 2, Clause 2, Jason Burk 2 and Sanders 1.
The Frontier girls slipped in the third quarter of their game but regained their balance to post a 59-49 win.
The Lady Mustangs led 38-21 at halftime, but Billings came out of the break tough to outscore the visitors 14-6 in the third quarter. Frontier found its shooting eye again in the final period.
Stephanie Romero had 18 points for the Lady Mustangs while Mindy Williams had 15, Denise Jake 9, Carolee Bible 9 and Elizabeth Sober 8.
Ponca City Tournament
Division I
40 - Leslie French, 3rd; Dalton Fell, 4th
50 - Austin Unruh, 1st
Hwt - Mikie Keating, 1st
Division II
49 - Kenny Wheeler, 2nd
52 - Trey Branscum, 3rd
55 - Chas Wilson, 1st
58 - Jesse Powell, 3rd
64 - Torran Compala, 1st
67 - Tanner McPherson, 3rd
70 - Davey Eubank, 3rd
75 - Reno Redleaf, 1st; Chase Littlecook, 2nd
83 - Preston Backus, 3rd
Division III
52 - Trey Branscum, 1st
70 - Levi Carter, 3rd
73 - Luke Kinkaid, 3rd
76 - Wesley Love, 4th
80 - Chris Johnson 2nd; Bradley Plunk, 3rd
85 - Derrick Hock, 3rd
90 - Trent Goldsmith, 1st; Mandell Wehr, 2nd; Kyle Hines 34rd.
110 - Kelsey Empting, 2nd
Division IV
73 - Luke Kinkaid, 2nd
80 - Dexter Morin, 2nd
96 - Roman Redleaf, 1st
120 - Keith Hines, 2nd
130 - Jason Leavitt, 1st
140 - Mark Barkley, 1st
Cleveland Tournament
Division II
52 - Trey Branscum, 1st
Division III
80 - Chris Johnson, 3rd
90 - Trent Goldsmith, 2nd
110 - Kelsey Empting, 1st
Division IV
130 - Jason Leavitt, 1st
Bixby Open
Division II
52 - Trey Branscum, 3rd