From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday,
December 4, 1997
LOCAL
One Local Board Race Develops As Filing Period Comes to Close
Food, Fun Planned for '97 Gala
RSVP Hosts Open House at New Center Saturday
Chamber News
Westmoreland To Sign Mansion Books Sunday
NOC Madrigal Singers Will Perform Sunday
Employee of Quarter Honored at Edwin Fair
DEATHS
Leonard McGaha
Lou Vena Hutchison
Obituaries
Vian Hadley
Geraldine Elizabeth Hinds
Services Pending
Ann Howell
Rubye J. Neville
Lois McGuckin
Funerals
William B. Hooper
Laurence K. King
NEWS BRIEFS
SPORTS
Cat Matmen Set To Open Season
9th Grade Red Undefeated
9th Grade Ups Record to 2-3
8th Grade Blue Tops Longfellow
Sports Notes
Mat Results
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
Let the campaigning begin! Six more people added their names to the ballot for vacant Board of Education positions in Kay, Noble and Osage Counties bringing the total to 26.
In Ponca City Ann Kinsinger filed Wednesday to run against incumbent Mike Kruck for Office No. 2
Christopher LittleCook was the only candidate filing for the Office No. 4 vacancy.
Filing closed Wednesday at 5 p.m. at all County Election Boards, and the candidates will be voted on during the annual school elections Feb. 10, 1998.
Wednesday's Filings
New additions Wednesday in the three counties were:
- Dale Luce for Braman I-18 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
- Ann Kinsinger for Ponca City I-71 Office No. 2 (four-year term)
- Christopher LittleCook for Ponca City I-71 Office No. 4 (four-year term)
- Lisa T. Vaughn for McCord C-77 Office No. 2 (three-year term)
- Sheila Fields for Shidler I-11 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
- Dennis Williams and Geary Watson for Frontier I-4 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
All Candidates
The Board of Education candidates on the ballot Feb. 10 are:
- Mark Cordell and Timothy B. Bradfield for Blackwell I-45 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
- Allen Miller and Dale Luce for Braman I-18 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
- Catherine Thomas for Kaw City Office No. 1 (one-year unexpired term)
- Scott W. Farrow for Kaw City C-84 Office No. 3 (three-year term)
- Don Smith for Kildare C-50 Office No. 3 (three-year term)
- Russell L. Cobb for Newkirk I-29 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
- Arlan Tiemann for Peckham C-27 Office No. 1 (three-year term)
- Kris Mapel for Peckham C-27 Office No. 3 (two-year unexpired term)
- Zane Barham and Mary M. Rigdon for Pioneer Technology Center V-13 Office No. 1 (five-year term)
- Mike Kruck and Ann Kinsinger for Ponca City I-71 Office No. 2 (four-year term)
- Christopher LittleCook for Ponca City I-71 Office No. 4 (four-year term)
- Linda Marin for Tonkawa I-87 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
- Lisa T. Vaughn for McCord C-77 Office No. 2 (three-year term)
- Francis A. Murphy and Sheila Fields for Shidler I-11 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
- Gary D. Madison and Gayle Edwards for Woodlands I-90 Office No. 6 (four-year term)
- James D. Martin for Woodlands I-90 Office No. 7 (four-year term)
- Ricky J. Hartz for Billings I-2 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
- Rexford Tautfest, Dennis Williams and Geary Watson for Frontier I-4 Office No. 3 (five-year term)
Burbank C-20 Office No. 2 (three-year term) had no filings in the three days. According to state law, the Burbank Board of Education must now select someone from the same zone to represent the vacant office.
Contest of Candidacy
Any contest of candidacy petitions may be filed until 5 p.m. Dec. 5. The County Election boards will then conduct contest of candidacy hearings the week of Dec. 8-12.
If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the total votes cast in the Feb. 10 election, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will meet in a Runoff Election scheduled for April 7, 1998.
The term of the office of the newly elected board member shall commence on the first regular, special, or emergency school board meeting after the date of the annual school election and after the member has been certified by the County Election Board.
All Oklahoma residents will vote for new Board of Education positions along with mill levies and State Question 672. Question 672 is a measure that would legalize casino gambling in limited locations in Oklahoma.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
An array of appetizing hors 'd' oeuvres will be on the menu for Saturday evening's fun filled Gala at the Marland Mansion.
Apple Cart Catering will be presenting smoked salmon, burgundy mushrooms, drummies, Swedish meatballs and assorted sandwiches and hot dips, along with pine cone cheese balls and meat and cheese trays.
Food and beverages will be located on all levels of the Marland Mansion as well as in the chapel. There will also be a coffee house located in EW's Restaurant where folks can sip coffee and talk and enjoy a variety of tempting desserts, including petit fours and cookies.
The event, sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission, is chaired for the second year by Sherry Muchmore.
In addition to dancing by the Maya and Imposters bands, there will be musical entertainment by the Madrigal Singers, Sue Lippert on the piano and saxophonist Lance Johnson.
Another attraction is the Arts and Humanities Silent Auction slated from 7 to 10:30 p.m. in the lower inner salon. The proceeds of the auction are split between the Arts and Humanities and the Marland Estate Commission. The Gala itself is set from 7 p.m. to midnight.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Ponca City and Kay County has a new director, new location, and is planning some upbeat new programs for senior volunteers.
Under the leadership of new RSVP director Marie Trenary, the program has acquired a new office/center at 110 North Fourth Street and the public is invited to the headquarters for an open house Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
"Come by, see our new home, enjoy a cup of cider, listen to Christmas music and register for door prizes," says Marie. "Our motto is "No one leaves without a smile - guaranteed!"
"We are very pleased with the new location, which is accessible to the many senior volunteers in Ponca City and Kay County," commented Trenary. The RSVP office had, until recently, been located in an upstairs office, limiting accessibility to many seniors with disabilities.
"When we were looking for a new location, I envisioned an office that could be utilized as an office/senior-center for our area senior adults. I wanted to create an atmosphere where the volunteers could enjoy dropping by for a cup of coffee and fellowship while volunteering for service in the community.
"They can also now check our new wall-size 'Community Needs' board for areas of interest where they might like to volunteer.
"By meeting on a personal level with the volunteers at the new location, I can better understand the services each volunteer is interested in, therefore allowing the agency to better serve the community. I can make the connection between the need and the service."
Plans for informative and entertaining monthly meetings will begin Jan. 12. Monthly workshops will be conducted, and are expected to be more enjoyable as volunteers work and plan in groups.
Refurbishing and moving into the new center took several volunteer man/woman hours from citizens in the community and, according to Trenary, was a refreshing adventure.
The history of the new RSVP office/center was recalled by some of the RSVP volunteers and in particular they remembered drinking coffee there when it was the Coffee Cup Cafe.
Trenary continued, "The community has pulled together for RSVP and we have especially appreciated the efforts of Jack Powers and the FFA students who assisted in moving our heavy desks." The agency showed appreciation to the movers by providing them with a pizza lunch the following day.
Other volunteers who helped establish the new location included Martin Trenary, who removed the large white awning which was transported to Bliss Industries to receive a coat of new paint. The Ponca City Street Department also replaced a broken curb, and poured a new concrete ramp for handicapped seniors' accessibility from the street.
Recently, 20 RSVP volunteers put the new center to use by gathering for an afternoon of fellowship and work. They packaged pecans as part of an annual RSVP fund raiser. RSVP volunteers are now selling those pecans, as well as handmade table cloths for the holiday season. Both can be purchased at the new center.
RSVP volunteers serve without compensation. Insurance protection is provided to volunteers while on assignment. Anyone 55 or older is invited to join the RSVP volunteer program. For more information about the program call 762-9412. Martha Acton assists Trenary in the RSVP office.
All RSVP volunteers will be celebrating the Christmas season at their annual Christmas banquet on Tuesday, at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Outstanding RSVP volunteers will be honored at the event. RSVP is a United Way agency.
Chamber Elects New Board Members
The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce announces five newly elected Board directors for 1998. The new Board members are Maxine Anderson, Bank of Oklahoma; Frank Kennedy, NationsBank; Keni Ray, Conoco Inc.; Danny Thompson, Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. and Ed Trice, J.C. Penney Company.
Board members whose three-year terms will expire in December 1997 are Carol Bouldin, The Equitable; Richard Severance, Conoco Inc.; J.B. Smith, J.B. Smith Real Estate & Auction; and Martin Smith, Sykes Enterprises, Inc.
Highway Update
Neal McCaleb, director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, will be in Ponca City on Monday, Dec. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse. Chamber members and public are encouraged to attend this great opportunity to get an up-to-date status report on key highway projects in our area and to show strong community support for an even more aggressive highway improvement program to help Ponca City and Kay County.
Advance reservations are required. Space is limited, so make your reservations now. The cost will be $6 per person and will include a light lunch. For reservations call 765-4400. See you there!
Upcoming Events
Dec. 11 - Infrastructure Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., Chamber Conference Room
Dec. 12 - Second Friday Forum. Speaker - Tom Cole, secretary of state, 8 a.m., Pioneer Technology Center
Dec. 15 - Neal McCaleb, director of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, 11:30 a.m., Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse.
By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
Only 10 limited collectors editions of "The Marland Mansion: A Photographic Study" by Bob Westmoreland are still available in hardcover form for purchase by Marland Mansion or Ponca City area history buffs.
Paperback editions are also available along with the limited glossy coffee table hardback books at Brace Books and More. Bob Westmoreland, native Ponca Citian and master photographer, will be at the book store Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to autograph copies of his Mansion photo study books. The collectors hardback edition sells for $150 and the paperback prints are $8.95 each.
Westmoreland, who made the historic photographic study of the beautiful Marland Mansion several years ago, says photographing the beautiful "Castle on the Prairie" was one of his favorite projects.
In addition to his photographic study of the Mansion, Westmoreland has photographed most of Ponca City's historical sites and was responsible for the assembly of an audio/visual history of Ponca City in 1977.
The teacher, professional photographer, television producer, audiovisual producer, author, and consultant has appeared numerous times before national and state audiences as a convention speaker on photography, and has consulted for businesses and agencies worldwide.
Equally talented as a musician, Westmoreland began his career as solo clarinetist and drum major at Ponca City High School. He played in the U.S. Navy Orchestra at age 18, broadcasting to a worldwide audience. Professionally he entertained in New York, Miami Beach, Las Vegas, Reno and Hollywood after World War II. In the 1950s he returned to Ponca City to teach music and begin his professional photography career. For several years he and his band entertained at local and state affairs.
In the 1960s he began employment with Continental Oil Co. and with skills learned there, using process camera and industrial type photography, he was eventually selected as audio/visual director for the Ponca City schools.
Bob designed and installed "Studio See," for the schools, where he produced more than 2,000 instructional TV tapes covering science, art, music, math, and a variety of subjects. His book "Television Production Shortcuts," was published by the University of Oklahoma Press in 1974 and used as a textbook throughout the U.S.
In 1980 he was selected as one the elite first 15 photographers in Oklahoma to be certified as a professional photographer by the Professional Photographers of America.
Over the years, Bob's willingness to share his talents has resulted in his sharing knowledge with many others including tutoring woodwind students for the Ponca City and Blackwell schools for more than 20 years, teaching photography classes at the Ponca City Art Center for more than 12 years, and donating his time to numerous lectures, workshops, and demonstrations for various groups, including the recent Photographic Society of American International Convention held in San Antonio.
His 1992 "Route 66 - A Portrait of Main Street USA," was exhibited at the International Photography Hall of fame located in Kirkpatrick Center in Oklahoma City. His 66 black and white prints also formed the basis of the opening exhibit at the Oklahoma Historical Society's Route 66 Museum in 1993.
He is planning a new show titled "Hopes and Dreams" scheduled to be exhibited at the Photography Hall of Fame in March and April 1998.
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
TONKAWA - The Madrigal Singers of Northern Oklahoma College will present "Share the Spirit of Christmas Past," a narrated pageant featuring favorite Christmas carols, at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Northern Performing Arts Center.
Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12.
According to director Jennie Olson, the audience will be transported to 1890s Tonkawa for a Victorian Christmas in song. Costumed in Victorian apparel, the Madrigal Singers will enact a Christmas program in the fictional "Chapel of the Plains," followed by a Christmas celebration in the person's parlor. During the program, "something special is included for the children in the audience," Olson promises. The whole family is invited, she adds.
Joe Lessert, Ponca City, is cast as Parson Hewlitt, narrator of the pageant and host of the Christmas celebration. Soloists include Ponca Citians Chris Wells, "Comfort Ye" and "Every Valley" and Ryan Foster, "Sweet Little Jesus Boy"; Ty Albers, Blackwell, "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy"; Molly Hall, Edmond, "Rejoice Greatly"; Rebecca Perry, Cleveland, "Silent Night"; Katie Thompson, Enid, "What Child Is This"; Dru Heffington, Tulsa, "Marie Wiegenlied" and "Gesu Bambino"; Bridget O'Shea, Edmond, "Ave Maria"; Charles Thomas, Yale, "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," and Christy Kelly, Tulsa, "Little Drummer Boy." Kelly will also read from "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
Linda Fiscus, Blackwell, is the accompanist for the Madrigal Singers.
A reception in the NPAC lobby follows the performance.
At 4 p.m. the same afternoon, the College Choir will appear in concert in the Northern Performing Arts Center, presenting "Christmas Carols from Around the World." Wilma Harman will accompany the choir. Admission to the choir concert is free.
Mary Fultz, a day treatment aide with the Community Support Center, Ponca City, has been selected as employee-of-the-quarter for the third quarter of 1997, according to Robert J. Hefley, executive director of the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center.
Deserving employees are nominated for this award four times a year by fellow staff members at the Edwin Fair Center. Professional and support staff from across the five-county service area may be nominated. Selection for employee-of-the-quarter is based on an outstanding contribution to client care or to the Center. Employees must have at least one year of service with the Center and may be selected only once during the year.
Fultz was nominated for her work with the clients of the Community Support Center. She was nominated by her supervisor after the supervisor was approached by the clients with a list of reasons why she should receive the honor. In part, the list read: "Each client is encouraged to be the very best they are capable of being in their lives;" "Mary is an advocate to each of us"; "Having a loving but firm person who goes the extra mile for those of us who will let her help us is a very special safety net for us."
Fultz will receive a $100 cash award and a plaque at the next board meeting. Her name will be added to the traveling plaque and it will hang in the Ponca City Community Support Center for the next quarter.
Former residents of Blackwell, Fultz and her family now reside in Ponca
City. Her husband, Brad, is a police officer with the Ponca City Police
Department. They have a daughter, Brandy and a son, John. The honoree has
been an employee of Edwin Fair Center since October 1995.
DEATHS
TONKAWA - Leonard McGaha, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. He was 89.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Tonkawa United Methodist Church, with Dr. Brian Kovacs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. The Blackwell VFW, American Legion, and DAV posts will conduct the flag presentation at graveside.
Leonard McGaha was born March 9, 1908, in Billings, Okla., the son of William Madison and Orpha Elizabeth (Morgan) McGaha. He grew up and received his education in the Billings area. As a young man he worked in the Three Sands oil fields and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was married to Rose Wood on Aug. 17, 1933, at the Three Sands Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 1951.
He was married to Naomi Belk on June 7, 1952. McGaha operated a Hudson Oil Company Gas Station in Newton, Kan., for several years, then returned to Tonkawa in 1969. He and his wife then served as dorm parents at Northern Oklahoma College until their retirement in 1984. Naomi McGaha preceded him in death on May 26, 1990. He was a member of the Tonkawa United Methodist Church, Tonkawa IOOF Lodge and a lifetime member of the Blackwell VFW Post.
Survivors include four daughters, Delores Jones of Blackwell, Anita Fitzgerald and Rita Cooper, both of Newton, Kan., and Bette Ann Piper of Wichita, Kan.; three sons, Leonard J. McGaha Jr. of Bossier City, La., Leon E. McGaha of Salina, Kan., and Miles Standish of Bartlesville; four brothers, Cleo of Tonkawa, Victor of Renovo, Pa., Loren of Wildomar, Calif., and Eldon of Westminster, Calif.; one sister, Frances Ford of Del Norte, Colo.; 29 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to both wives and his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Henderson; one son, Glen Standish; and two sisters, Alberta Whitaker and Florence Gilmore.
RALSTON - Lou Vena Hutchison, longtime Ralston area resident, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997, at Tulsa Regional Medical Center in Tulsa. She was 64.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Ralston First Baptist Church with the Rev. George Weston, pastor of Fairfax First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax.
Lou Vena (Head) Hutchison was born Dec. 21, 1932, in Vester, Ky., the daughter of James and Mary Blaine (Burton) Head.
She was married to Bryan Hutchison on April 22, 1951, in Alcorn, Miss., and the couple traveled to various locations with his pipeline work. They moved to the Ralston area and established the present home in 1964. Mrs. Hutchison was a homemaker. She attended the Methodist Church in Kentucky and the Baptist Church in Oklahoma. She enjoyed reading and caring for her family.
Survivors include three sons, Bryan Jr. and David, both of Ralston, and Michael of Skiatook; five daughters, Regina Lynn McMurray, Betty LaRue and Dorothy Badley, all of Fairfax, Nancy May of Hominy and Mattie Brown of Pawnee; one brother, Clarence Head of Bethel, Ohio; one sister, Emma Scott of Bethel, Ohio; 33 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 14, 1993; two sons, John and Robert; and her parents.
The family will be at the Lynn McMurray home in Fairfax to receive family and friends.
Vian Hadley, 2900 North Union Street, Box 63, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997, at the Midwest Regional Hospital, Midwest City. She was 50.
The funeral service will be Friday, 10 a.m. in the Worship Center of the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Heslip, minister of education, presiding. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Vian was born Dec. 8, 1946, in Ponca City, the daughter of Virgil and Viola Winn Farnam. She attended Ponca City schools, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1965. She then attended Ponca City Beauty School.
On Aug. 8, 1969, she and Lynn Hadley were married in Ponca City. For many years Vian served as secretary at Sunset Baptist Church and later for the Kay Baptist Association. More recently she had done volunteer work at the First Baptist Church where she and her family attended.
She enjoyed traveling with her family, crafts, gardening, and the family pets. Vian was devoted to the Lord and her family. She always put her husband and son before herself and was a Christian role model for everyone.
She is survived by her husband, Lynn, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Kris and Michelle Hadley, Tulsa; her mother, Viola Farnam, Ponca City; brothers, James Farnam of Ponca City, John Farnam, of Tulsa and Virgil Farnam of Palmdale, Calif.; and many other family members and close friends. Her father, Virgil Farnam, preceded her in death.
Casket bearers will be the Rev. Tom Cox, the Rev. Cliff Fite, Tim Mulligan, Jeff Richardson, Ray Cripps, and Dale Zehr. Honorary casket bearers will be the Rev. Dr. Evans T. Moseley, Jeremy Sparks, and Donnie Romine.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, OK 74601, or to the American Red Cross, 525 Monument Road., Ponca City, OK 74604.
The family will be at the home, 2900 North Union, No. 63.
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Geraldine Elizabeth Hinds, 2512 Mockingbird, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 86.
Order for the Burial of the Dead will be read Friday, 2 p.m., at Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Kenneth Armstrong, rector, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Born May 12, 1911, at Hooperston, Ill., she was the daughter of Elmer Ellsworth and Lillie Brown Parnell. She attended schools at Lafayette, Ind. and graduated from Jefferson High School there.
On June 8, 1933, she married George Edward Hinds at Crawfordsville, Ind. The couple lived in Philadelphia, Pa., and Houston, Texas, before moving to Ponca City in 1965 where Dr. Hinds was employed by Conoco in several management positions.
Mrs. Hinds was a member of Grace Episcopal Church where she also was active in the Women of Grace Church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and past president of the Twentieth Century Club and the Red Rose Garden Club. She had devoted several years of service as a Pink Lady with the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughter, Georganne Cates, Houston, Texas; a grandson, Walton Murray Cates III, Stroudsberg, Pa.; two great-grandchildren, Devon William Cates and Arthur Maxwell Cates; and a nephew, Thomas Earle Parnell. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 6, 1973.
Memorials may be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Friday.
The family will be at the home, 2512 Mockingbird.
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Ann Howell, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997, at her home. She was 74. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church, 1900 East Hubbard Road, Ponca City, OK 74604. Other arrangements will be announced later by Trout Funeral Home.
Rubye J. Neville, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997, at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa. She was 92. The funeral is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 South Sixth, Ponca City, OK 74601. Other arrangements will be announced later by Trout Funeral Home.
BLACKWELL - Lois McGuckin, longtime Blackwell resident, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 3, 1997, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 95. Arrangements are pending with Hackler Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Friday
William B. Hooper - Funeral to be at 1 p.m. at the Braman (Okla.) First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Mulvane (Kan.) Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Blackwell.
Saturday
Laurence K. King - Memorial service to be held at 10 a.m. at the
Quail Springs United Methodist Church, 14617 North Pennsylvania Street in
Oklahoma City.
NEWS BRIEFS
Break-In Reported - Taco Stop, 406 West Grand, reported to Ponca City police at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday that a walk-in behind the business had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Attempted Theft - A resident of the 600 block of North Oak reported to Ponca City police at 7:02 a.m. Wednesday that someone had attempted to steal her vehicle during the night. A report was taken.
Warrant Served - A Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old woman at 7:06 a.m. Wednesday in the 3500 Block of North Union on a city warrant for failure to obey.
Reckless Driving - The Emergency Services Center received a call at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday complaining about a reckless driver in the vicinity of Washington School who almost hit a child. An officer was assigned to patrol the area.
Dead Deer - The Emergency Services Center received a call at 7:54 a.m. Wednesday advising of a dead deer by the Ponca City Country Club.
Accidents Reported - A two-vehicle accident at Overbrook and Seventh was reported to the Emergency Services Center at 8 a.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and a report taken. A second accident was reported at the same location 18 minutes later. A report was taken
Arrest Made - The Warrant Arrest Team apprehended a 32-year-old woman from the 2000 block of Thornapple Valley at 8:28 a.m. Wednesday on a city warrant for failure to appear.
Traffic Problem - A motorist advised the Emergency Services Center at 9:41 a.m. Wednesday that an injured dog in the 1700 block of North Union was creating a traffic problem. Animal Control was notified and the owner of the dog was on the scene when an officer arrived.
Firearm Problem - A 16-year-old boy was arrested at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of East Grand for pointing a firearm and minor in possession of a firearm. A Kay County warrant was also served.
Car Towed - The Emergency Services Center was notified at 10:21 a.m. Wednesday of a private property tow from the Paladin Apartments, 301 West Hartford. The 1979 Buick was taken to Warner's.
Dog Complaint - At 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, a resident of the 900 block of North Ash requested that Animal Control pick up a dog that had been "hanging around" his residence. Animal Control was notified.
Minor Accident - A minor vehicular accident was reported at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday in the 1500 block of North Seventh. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Ex Parte Violated - A 34-year-old man was arrested in the 400 block of East Grand at 9:46 a.m. Wednesday on a Kay County warrant for violation of ex parte.
Irate Customer - An employee at City Hall in called the Emergency Services Center at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to report an irate customer at the billing office. The matter was settled.
Sign Damaged - Miss Nan's Christian Day School reported at 12:54 p.m. Wednesday that a sign had been vandalized. No report was requested and extra patrol was assigned to the area.
Woman Arrested - An officer reported the arrest of a 30-year-old woman at 1 p.m. Wednesday on a Kay County warrant for bogus checks.
Water, Water Everywhere - A resident of the 500 block of Landsbrook called the Emergency Services Center at 1 p.m. Wednesday to report a broken fire hydrant. The Fire Department was advised and the matter was turned over to the city Water and Light Department.
Citation Issued - A code enforcement officer requested an officer stand by as he issued a citation at Fifth and Highland at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and the incident was settled.
Hurt Dog - A police officer notified the Emergency Services Center at 3:03 p.m. Wednesday that a German shepherd had been hit at Liberty and Peachtree. Animal Control was notified.
Car Hit - The Emergency Services Center was notified at 3 p.m. Wednesday that a vehicle had been hit while the driver was inside a business in the 3200 block of North Fourteenth. An officer was assigned and a report taken.
Camaro Stolen - Local authorities received a report at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday of a red 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta being stolen from Pecan Place Apartments. The car has a dent in the left fender. The keys were not in the car. All units and surrounding agencies were notified.
Man Arrested - The Warrant Team arrested a 28-year-old man in the 1200 block of West Liberty on a city warrant at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday
Illegal Parking - Local authorities received a report at 4:01 p.m. Wednesday of a two-tone brown club cab pickup that "always parks in handicap zone" on the northeast corner of J.C. Penney's. An officer was assigned and the owner was contacted.
Injury Accident - Three ambulances were dispatched to a multiple-injury accident a quarter mile west of Waverly on U.S. 60 at 5:09 p.m. Wednesday. Two victims were taken from the scene.
Vehicles Collide - A two-vehicle accident was reported to the Emergency Services Center at 5:18 p.m. Wednesday. A report was taken.
Outrageous Behavior - A report was received at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday from the 3400 block of Kingston that a man had gotten out of a blue pickup with camper shell and urinated in a yard. An officer was assigned but was unable to locate the suspect.
Two Shoplifters - Wal-Mart notified the Emergency Services Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday that two juvenile shoplifters were in custody. Juvenile citations were issued and the youths were taken to Northern Oklahoma Youth Services.
Decorations Vandalized - A resident in the 1200 block of West Broadway reported at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday that his Christmas lights have been vandalized for the third time. Extra patrol was assigned to the area.
Stolen Lights - A resident in the 200 block of North Peachtree reported to Emergency Services Center at 10:11 p.m. Wednesday that someone keeps stealing Christmas lights. Extra patrol for the area was requested.
Collectibles Available - The Humane Society collectible Christmas ornaments are still available at the Humane Society or at Christy's. The ornaments, depiciting a dog and cat at the Pioneer Woman Monument were created by Audrey Schmitz, local artist. Call 767-8877 for details.
Pawnee Youth Joins Navy - Navy Seaman Recruit Billy J. Hiltzman, a 1997 graduate of Pawnee High School recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Hiltzman completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, fire fighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis is also placed on physical fitness.
Free Workshop - A free caligraphy workshop will be held Sunday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Grand Central Station, 114 South Fifth. Everyone welcome.
VFW Bazaar - Syble Hager, 765-8924, reminds VFW 1201 Auxiliary
members to bring home-baked goods and other items for the benefit bazaar
Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the post home. Proceeds will go toward
the groups's cancer fund project.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
Ponca City's Wildcat wrestlers may be without state champion Matt Dodgen tonight as they open the dual season at Owasso.
Po-Hi coach Pat Young reported this morning that Dodgen injured a knee slightly in practice this week.
"We'll probably sit Matt out tonight and see how it goes," Young said, noting that Dodgen will probably return to the lineup for the Ark City Tournament Saturday,
The coach indicated he will put Clint Stafford into the 135-pound slot against Owasso.
The rest of the lineup will remain the same.
Sophomore Patrick Costello is slated to go at 103 pounds for the Wildcats with Phillip Gelino at 112, Josh Bailey at 119, Willie Ivie at 125, Mark Dodgen at 130, Darrin Smith at 140, Jacob Beck at 145, Kyle Duren at 152, Marciano Villarruel at 160, Jay Bentley at 171, Eric Michael at 189, Nick Steichen at 215 and Hawley Tsoodle at 275.
Young said earlier they will be about six JV matches preceding the varsity dual, which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
Young indicated that after viewing tonight's match, he may holds some addition ranking matches on Friday to determine the Ponca City lineup for the Ark City Tournament.
That team tournament is scheduled to get under way at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ark City high school. In addition to Ponca City, the other Oklahoma teams in the tournament will be Newkirk and Stillwater.
Young also announced a time change for the Cats' second dual of the season, against No. 2 ranked Broken Arrow at Broken Arrow Tuesday.
There will be no junior varsity matches and the varsity dual will start at 6:30 p.m.
The Wildcats will wrestle their first home dual next Thursday against Edmond Memorial. That dual will likely determine the district's entry in Dual State.
Ponca City also enters the Tulsa Union Tournament Friday and Saturday of next week.
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Getting There - For fans following the wrestlers to Owasso tonight, Athletic Director Rusty Benson suggest taking highway 244 from the Cimarron Turnpike to state highway 69, traveling north to Owasso. Exit on 86th Street. Turn right on 86th and travel approximately one mile to the Owasso High School complex. The fieldhouse is on the northeast corner of the complex
Ponca City's ninth grade Red boys' basketball team is 5-0 after holding off a late Stillwater rally, 51-41, here Monday.
The Red Cougars will go after win No. 6 next Monday as they host Ark City in the mid-high gym.
Billy Brougton poured in 25 points for the unbeaten Cougars who got off to a quick start but struggled in the second half.
Anthony Dewberry added 6 points for the Reds while John Able had 4, Tim Frick, James Ammo and Jared Breshears each had 3. Billy Struble, Mike Martin and Casey Badley each had 2 points and Josh Pitts scored 1.
"We opened an 18 point lead in the first half," ninth grade coach Brad Larimer said. "But we did not play very well in the second half. Stillwater cut the lead to 9 in the fourth period, but we held on to win by 10.
Monday's game will follow the ninth grade Red girls' game, which starts at 5 p.m.
The Mid-High ninth grade girls' Blue (junior varsity) team upped their record to 2-3 on the season Tuesday, downing Enid Longfellow, 38-27.
Up six at the break, the Lady Cougars continued on in the third quarter to outscore Longfellow 7-2, and take the win.
Jennifer Nuchison led the Lady Cougars with eight points, followed by Jenni Nimmo and Alecia Allen with six apiece. Erika Wiles and Tera Trenary both added five, Jennifer Long had four, and Angel Penny and Beth Miller each contributed two.
The Blues will next see action Tuesday, taking on Longfellow again. Tip-off is at 6:15.
The Mid-High eighth grade girls' varsity (blue) team had another excellent performance Tuesday night, topping Enid Longfellow 47-22, to up their record to 4-1.
The Lady Cougars leapt out to a 22-8 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Leading the charge for the Lady Cougars was Jamee Neal, who dumped in 16 points, followed by Mallory Hodge, also in double figures, with 12.
Amanda Summers added six, while Lyndsey Lessert had a spectacular performance off the bench, contributing five. Vicki Hadley had four, while Latoya Smith and Jamie Duckett both had two.
"We've made some adjustments from the first game, and they're playing well now," says head coach Calvin English. "The press worked well, and they played excellent defense. Defense won the game for us."
The Blues go into action again at home Tuesday, taking on Longfellow once more. Tip-off is at 5 p.m.
Coaches Call - The YMCA need five basketball coaches for its upcoming youth program season, according to Bill Kenney, YMCA Program Director.
Kenney said two coaches are needed for fourth grade boys teams, one coach is needed for a sixth grade boys team, one coach is needed for seventh grade boys and one coach for seventh grade girls.
The YMCA teams practice for two hours per week and play a game each Saturday. The season runs from now through February.
Those interested in coaching should contact Kenney at the Y (765-5417)
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