From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, December
9, 1997
LOCAL
Nearly News
No. 1 Fire Station Project Given Unanimous Approval
Board Tables Bids For Howell Project
PTC Transportation Technology Program Concerns School Head
'Body Works' Exhibit In NOC Hays Gallery
Singers Invited To Join NOC For 'Requiem'
Raindrops, Hospice Planning Christmas Memorial Service
Crime Stoppers
DEATHS
Eloy Carnero-Hernandez
Harriet M. Sankey
William Grant Fuller
Obituaries
John Delmar Smith
Services Pending
Irene Waters
NEWS BRIEFS
BUSINESS
Citizen, Service Award Nominations Now Open
EDAB Moves Regular Session To Thursday
Secretary of State Invited To Second Friday Forum
Unemployment Rate Down For October
Building Slow In November
Notes and Quotes
LIFESTYLES
Weisenborn Frerker Vows In Kansas
PT Club Plans Christmas Party, Service Project
Combs Wins ABWA Award
Xi Gamma Sigma Announcing Plans
SPORTS
Mavericks Outslug Warriors
Lady Mavs Come Back Big Time
PC Girls' Basketball
First Frontier Shootout for Real As Host Teams Nab Easy Wins
Lost and found and lost again. Doris Stanley is looking for the person who contacted her about "finding" an autographed Birger Sandzen lithograph. The work was possibly addressed "to Gordon Matzene." She would like for the person to contact her through the Ponca City Art Center (which is open 1-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday).
By Patti Pfeiffer
News Staff Writer
City Commissioners got the "renovation ball" rolling Monday night as they unanimously voted to approve the architectural/engineering contract for the remodeling of the No. 1 Fire Station.
There were no questions asked and very little comments as the commissioners anxiously approved the architectural/engineering contract which authorizes Lewis Associates Architects to finalize the plans for the renovations, prepare construction documents and assist in the bidding and construction phases of the project. Under the contract the fee for the architectural/engineering services will be seven percent of the final construction cost.
Commissioners Tom Leonard explained to the commissioners, as a member of the committee that had previously reviewed the contract, that any and all questions regarding the contract had been answered. "The inspection questions were answered and the fee is in line with what is appropriate for this community," Leonard told the commissioners as the vote was cast. "It is a standard architectural contract."
"There are preliminary things we have to do before the bid procedure can begin in June, such as getting design and engineer consultants on board," Lewis said in an interview after the vote. "This is a very important project for the city for many different reasons and we want to ensure that it is done right from the start so we don't want to get in a big hurry."
In other action, the widening of North Union Street may soon be a reality as the commissioners approved a project agreement between the City and ODOT for the widening of the street from Hartford Avenue to Prospect Avenue. Commissioners authorized the expenditure $400,000 - the city's portion of the $2 million project.
"This is the final stage prior to the bid being advertised," Public Works Director Ken Parr explained to the Commissioners. "The estimated local match must be deposited before ODOT will advertise the project."
Commissioners also approved a grant application for the renovation of the Attucks School Gymnasium. If the grant is approved the proceeds would be used to convert the gym into a community center for youth activities.
The $20,000 grant would require a cash match of over $13,000 which has already been raised. According to City Manager Gary Martin, Conoco and Pioneer Bank and Trust have each donated over $6,000 to the project and the Attucks Community Alliance donated over $600 for a match total of $14,000.
The City would act as the financial administrator on the project with the authority to receive and disburse the project funds. The grant application will be reviewed and city will be notified before the first of the year. "These kind of projects have so many starts and stops," Mayor Marilyn Andrews said. "Hopefully this will be the one that goes. It will be so exciting."
As a formality, commissioners approved a resolution which will set the mayoral election next year. The election will be held April 7, 1998 and candidates must file with the Kay County Election Board by Feb. 4.
Commissioners approved an amendment to a city ordinance which changes the manner in which operators file their quarterly state tax reports. Presently, the ordinance requires operators to file duplicate copies of their state tax report with the city clerk quarterly. The amendment simplifies the reporting process by eliminating the need for the operators to file the reports with the city.
As the Ponca City Development Authority, the commissioners approve an amendment to the Leard Bice Reeder, Inc. contract for professional airport consulting services. The amendment allows Reeder to provide plans and specifications for the reconstruction and realignment of runways at the Ponca City Municipal Airport. The estimated cost of the project is $27,000 with the state providing over $22,000 in funding and the city funding a little over $5,500.
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
The bids for the Howell Building renovation and construction of the Commons Area at the high school were tabled due to high bids Monday night at the regular board meeting for Ponca City's Board of Education.
Base bids for the Howell renovation and construction of the Commons Area were $2,770,000 from Lambert Construction of Stillwater; $2,861,915 from Timberlake Construction of Oklahoma City; and $2,982,984 from LeMonnier Construction of Ponca City. Troy Lewis, Lewis Associates Architects, recommended to the board that they table the items until he can interview the contractors to try and determine the cause of the high bids.
The board also tabled accepting the bid for the Fine Arts/Howell Canopy Project due to the high costs. Lewis again recommended that the board table the item so that he can find out the cause of the high bidding. The original low bid for the project was for $71,834 and was submitted by Didlake-Ewing Group.
The board will decide what to do with the bids in a special board meeting Dec. 22 at 11:30 a.m.
Selling Old Lincoln?
An informal appraisal and discussion of selling the old Lincoln Center Building at 700 West Broadway took place among board members during executive session. The board decided to accept bids on the building through January.
The appraisal amount cannot be disclosed because of state law. The law says that a public body may keep confidential records relating to appraisals relating to the sale or acquisition of real estate by a public body prior to award of a contract.
Public Comment
Diane Kruk, Ponca City, spoke during public comment regarding her son. She told the board that she didn't agree with the practices of the football coaches at Po-Hi. She went on to say that her son was a senior this year during football season, and that he only played a total of five minutes. "If not for a few coaches at Po-Hi my son would have quit. He has never quit anything in his life. My son was promised when he was a sophomores that he would play when he was a senior. He didn't get to," said Kruk.
"I asked my son if he wanted his jersey from the season and my son said he wanted it framed to put in his coaching office one day to remind him not to do to his students what his head coaches did to him."
Tammy Stewart, Ponca City, addressed the board about her senior son. "My son has played basketball since the third grade and he was always a top scorer in grade school and junior high. His name was placed on the roster at Po-Hi to practice with the sophomores," Stewart commented.
"No explanation was given to my son when he was told to practice with the sophomores. In my opinion, head coaches should create good role models for students. No impartiality was shown to my son."
Additional Items
A lease/purchase agreement to purchase seven new vehicles for the district was approved. Approximate cost of the lease is $200,000 with $100,000 to be paid from the 1995 Bond Fund, and the remaining $100,000 will be paid out of the interest from the 1997 Bond Fund.
The district will buy two mini buses, two nine-passenger Suburbans, two staff vehicles and a one-ton pickup for vocational agriculture. A Pontiac station wagon, Ford Taurus, Nissan pickup, Dodge van and a mini bus will be declared as surplus items. The vehicles will either be sold or used as trade-ins.
Dr. John Scroggins and Dr. Joe Surber will get the staff cars to drive for school business. The cars they currently have will be used for approved staff travel and summer drivers education.
Renewing an agreement with Maccabees Life Insurance Company (prepared by Jack Mason, Simpson Insurance Agency, Ponca City) to provide life insurance for all support personnel of the Ponca City School District was approved.
The renewal of the contract with Maccabees Life Insurance Company will provide life insurance for all support personnel. The summary of the monthly cost will be a $5,000 life amount with a monthly premium of $343. The total number of people to insure is 245.
The dates for the 1998 board meetings were approved. The dates for 1998 are: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 6, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14.
Superintendent's Report
Dr. Bill White, superintendent of Ponca City Schools, gave an enrollment comparison. The total number of students enrolled for the 1997-98 academic year is 5,594. This number compares to 5,611 in 1996 and 5,586 in 1995. White commented that the school has seen growth in the four-year-olds and in primary elementary grades.
"We still have a major problem with drop-outs. A total of 60 students have dropped out at Po-Hi, with a total of 94 students in all the grades. This number is compared to 83 in 1996," White commented.
Employee Awards
December Employee of the Month Awards were given. This month the awards went to: Linda Arner, alternative education teacher, for certified employee; Steve Berry, custodian at Washington Elementary, for support employee; and Neal Lawrence, parent volunteer at the high school and Woodlands Elementary, for friend of education.
The board adjourned at 10:15 p.m. and set a special board meeting for Dec. 22 at 11:30 a.m.
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
Transportation Technology, a program available at Pioneer Technology Center, needs improvement due to the drastic enrollment decrease in the last few years. The lack of enrollment numbers were discussed Monday afternoon at PTC's regular board meeting.
Dr. Sally Downey, PTC Superintendent said, "I don't want any action to be taken on this matter until next spring. Our school is very beneficial, but we have had a few reoccurring problems arise with the transportation technology program in the last few years."
In 1997-98, the program held a capacity of 90 students and it served 63. Only 47 students are enrolled in the program for the 1997-98 academic year. In recent years the program often had 70 to 80 students enrolled.
"We have tried everything to initiate interest in the program and nothing seems to work," said Downey. She also commented that with the enrollment numbers PTC currently has, three teachers cannot be justified for teaching the class. If nothing has improved by the spring, the board may be asked to cut down the number of teachers to only one.
Gary Bracken, lawyer for PTC, told the board that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has approved the PTC foundation. This means that when citizens donate money to the school, the money will be considered tax deductible.
Dr. Downey also commented on the upcoming school board election on Feb. 10, 1998. Mary M. Rigdon and Zane Barham will vie for the position of Zone 1.
"I think we are very fortunate to have two very qualified board candidates running for board election. I would also like to comment that Ann Kinsinger, Coordinator for Support Employment at PTC, will be running against Mike Kruck for Office No. 2 at Ponca City's Board of Education," said Downey.
Other Business
The meeting dates for the board for 1998 were approved. They will be: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. The meeting times will be at 7 p.m.
The total treasurer's report in the amount of $1,015,338.84 was approved by the board, and $2,313,936.17 has been the total amount collected for the year. $677.24 was collected in the sinking fund bringing the total collected for the year to $277,849.02.
An encumbrance of $61,889 was approved in the general fund.
A CD was purchased at Pioneer Bank and Trust in the amount of $250,000 and an investment was made to Home National Bank for $489,000.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Jan. 13 at 7 p.m.
By KRISTI HAYES
News Education Editor
TONKAWA - "Body Works," a one-man show of serigraphs and wheel-thrown ceramics by artist Timothy Sullivan of Norman, is currently on exhibit in the Eleanor Hays Gallery of the Northern Oklahoma College Performing Arts Center.
A reception with refreshments will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Eleanor Hays Gallery lobby, according to Audrey Schmitz, gallery director. During this time Sullivan will give an informal gallery talk about the serigraph printing process (silkscreen) he uses to create the multi-layered images of the human form.
Prior to the reception, Sullivan will work from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Northern drawing, painting and ceramics classes. Anyone interested in observing may drop by the art classes in the Industrial Education Building during that time.
The exhibition is open to the public at no charge from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and during evening and weekend performances in the NPAC through Dec. 18.
Sullivan's work is inspired by abstractions of the male figure to express the spirituality and sacredness of the human form. Sullivan often quotes Walt Whitman: "I sing the body electric. If anything is sacred, the human body is sacred."
"In my work, I strive to give these abstracted human forms a spiritual presence," Sullivan remarks. "My perceptions are filtered through my dyslexia. I perceive form in unique ways. It is my hope that these Rorschach-like images of the male figure transcend form and create unique spiritual meaning for the individual viewer."
According to Schmitz, the serigraphs are visually rich in texture and color, and four of the works are printed on both sides of the paper. These works have been hung from the ceiling to be viewed in the round like a three-dimensional object floating in space.
Sullivan holds a bachelor of arts degree in printmaking and ceramics from the University of Oklahoma and both master of arts and master of fine arts degrees from the University of Dallas.
TONKAWA - Area residents who enjoy singing are invited to join the Northern Oklahoma College choir for the spring semester, according to Jennie Olson, director.
The choir will perform "Requiem" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the spring concert next May. Rehearsals will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Jan. 13, 1998.
"Requiem," which was featured in the film "Amadeus," offers "a wonderful opportunity to come together to sing one of the most beautiful pieces of music available," Olson said. "This will be a rewarding experience for all who take the time to participate."
Community participants do not need to enroll in Choir to participate, Olson noted. However, one-hour college credit may be earned through enrollment, if desired.
For more information or to sign up, contact Olson at (580) 628-6370.
Raindrops Inc. Support Group and Hospice of Ponca City have planned a special Christmas memorial service for family and friends to remember children who have died.
The Christmas Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand. Anyone interested is invited to attend the service.
All families and parents are encouraged to bring an ornament to commemorate a remembered child and hang it on the memory tree. The ornament may be homemade or purchased and could include your child's name, life dates, and other information.
Refreshments will be served following the service.
Raindrops Inc., is a support group for parents and family members who have lost children, either through miscarriage, at birth or as older children. The group meets once a month, with free child care for small children.
For more information call Raindrops Support Group at 762-9102.
Attacker of Girl Sought
On Monday evening, Dec. 1, in Braman, Okla., a 14-year-old girl was attacked, and the Ponca City Area Crime Stoppers is requesting assistance from the public to find the person responsible.
Around 8:45 p.m. on that Monday evening, the victim was walking back to the Braman School Gym from a friend's house when she was attacked from behind and thrown to the ground. After a brief struggle and minor injuries sustained by the victim, she managed to escape.
The incident occurred on Grand Street near the Third Street intersection in Braman. The suspect was wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants and a black ski mask at the time of the attack. The male suspect is described as being tall with a medium build.
If you have any information on this crime or any other crime, please
call Crime Stoppers at 580-762-5100, the Kay County Sheriff's Office at
580-362-2517 or the Ponca City Police Department. You may remain anonymous
and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000.
DEATHS
Eloy Carnero-Hernandez, 702 South Fifth Street, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 at Blackwell. He was 28.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Albright United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Kip Wright, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at LaBoquilla Julimes, Mexico. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Eloy Carnero-Hernandez was born Feb. 21, 1969, at LaBoquilla Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Candelario and Rosalia Hernandez Carnero. He went to school there and farmed the family land for several years. Eloy came to the United States in April 1994.
On Aug. 29, 1994, he married Sandra Kay Goodger Suggs at Miami, Okla. He was first employed by Bouldin Sod Farms in Tonkawa, later working for B&L Foundry in Blackwell, and at the time of his death was employed by Premier Casting in Blackwell.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay, of the home; two sons, Sean David Suggs and Michael Shane Suggs, both of Ponca City; his parents, Candelario and Rosalia Carnero, of LaBoquilla Julimes, Mexico; a brother, Javiar Carnero-Hernandez, Juarez, Mexico; four sisters, Rosa, Eva, and Chali Carnero, all of Juarez, and Lili Carnero, Dilicias, Mexico.
Memorials may be made to Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Casket bearers will be Sean Suggs, Shane Suggs, Jesus Ochoa, Rafael Ochoa, Pepe´ Jesus Ochoa, and Carlos Cardiel. Honorary bearers will be Gale Pemberton and Clifton Larison.
The casket will not be opened at the church, however friends may call at the Trout Funeral Home until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The family will be at the home, 702 South Fifth Street.
Harriet M. Sankey, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997, at the Ponca Nursing Home. She was 88.
The funeral will be held graveside at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Denny Hook, pastor of Ponca City First United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.
Harriet M. Sankey was born Aug. 3, 1909 in Renfrow to John and Nellie (Elmore) Sankey. As a child, she moved with her parents to Iowa, where she attended Oto, Iowa, schools and graduated in 1927 from high school. She returned to Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma A&M college, graduating with a degree in education. She later received her masters of education degree from Colorado State College of Education in Greely, Colo.
Ms. Sankey taught school in Ponca City, Midwest City, and Wichita, Kan. After her retirement in 1976, she moved back to Ponca City to make her home. She was a member of the Ponca City First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading and needlework.
Survivors include two sisters, Shirley LaVonne McIntyre of Ponca City and Billie Foster of Bartlesville; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Sankey's name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
LEXINGTON, Ky. - William Grant Fuller, former Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997, at Lexington, Ky. He was 83.
The funeral service will be held graveside at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the Lexington (Ky.) Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Second Presbyterian Church in Lexington. Arrangements are under the direction of W. R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway, Lexington.
William Grant Fuller was born in 1914 to William O. and Madge (Bowler) Fuller and moved to the Ponca City area in 1930. He was married to Margaret Kygar in Ponca City and the couple had made their home in Lexington, Ky., where Mr. Fuller had retired as owner of Fuller-Wilder Jewelers. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, Lexington.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kygar, 420 Queensway Drive, Lexington, Ky., 40501; four sons, William M. of Honolulu, Hawaii, Wallace G. of Bonner Springs, Kan., Robert J. of Brandon, Fla., and John B., of Fairborn, Ohio; one brother, Jimmie E. Fuller of Ponca City; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Frank A. Fuller; and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Fuller's name to the Shrine Burn Center and Crippled Children's Hospital, 1402 MacGregor Drive, Houston, TX 77001, or to a charity of choice.
John Delmar Smith, 11 Stoneridge, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997, at Westminster Village. He was 77.
The funeral will be Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the Community Christian Church with the Rev. Wayne Majors, pastor, officiating, assisted by Dr. Don Parsons, pastor emeritus. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.
Delmar was born Nov. 2, 1920 at Laverne. He was one of nine children born to Charles Thurmon and Lucy Emoline Osborn Smith. Delmar grew up in Blackwell where he attended schools and wrestled on the high school team.
On Aug. 30, 1940, he and Mary Elizabeth Copeland were married at Henderson, Ky. He worked in the oil fields of Indiana with his brother-in-law, Foster Copeland and brother Owen, where he learned to weld. During World War II, Delmar was employed as a welder in the shipyards at Oakland, Calif. He then served in the U.S. Army with the 45th Infantry Division. Following his discharge, Delmar was employed and traveled throughout the U.S. as a contract welder for several pipeline companies.
In 1960, the family made Ponca City their permanent home. He joined Conoco Pipeline and purchased the farm west of town where they lived until 1992. He remained with Conoco until his retirement in 1981. He was well respected by his colleagues for his knowledge and skill.
Mr. Smith was a member of Community Christian Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed farming and raising thoroughbred race horses. He played the harmonica and loved to dance with Mary. His favorite dance band was Bob Mills.
Surviving are his wife, Mary, of the home; a son, John Gary Smith and his wife Julie, Holt, Mich.; a daughter, Mary Janell Farhar, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; four granddaughters, Lauri Smith, Allison Smith, Janene Brown, and Ashley Brown; one grandson, Mark Delmar Smith and his wife, Jennie; one great-grandson, Elijah Parker Smith; and two sisters, Lois Jones, Arkansas City, Kan., and Pat Canaday, Tonkawa. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Memorials may be made to Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Ponca City, OK 74601.
Casket bearers will be Donnie Williamson, Jim Chambers, George Smith, Carrol Hill, Mark Liegerott, and John Collyar.
The family will be at the home, 11 Stoneridge.
paid obituary
Irene Waters, Ponca City resident, died early this morning, Dec. 9, 1997,
at the Highland Nursing Home. She was 78. A prayer service will be held
at 7:30 p.m. today at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center at White Eagle. Other
arrangements will be announced later by Trout Funeral Home.
NEWS BRIEFS
Garden Club - Members of the Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cann Memorial Garden House. Maureen Danielson will be hostess assisted by Karen Bogadi. The program will be a Christmas luncheon with those attending bringing a favorite dish and a gift made from herbs or flowers for an exchange.
Open House - PrimeTimers Christmas Open House is scheduled Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., at Ponca Plaza.
Braden Water Meeting - Braden Rural Water District 3 will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Braden Community Center.
History Books for Christmas - The 2-volume set of "North Central Oklahoma; Rooted in the Past-Growing for the Future" books are available at North Central Oklahoma Historical Association's holiday headquarters at Affairs to Remember, 1304 North Seventh each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also at Brace Books and More, Just Yesterday Shop, and Angel Central, all in Ponca City. For more information, call 765-7169.
Burglary - A man reported to police at 9:03 a.m. Monday that a storage shed in the 400 block of West Grand Avenue had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a second degree burglary report was taken.
Harassment - A woman in the 300 block of South Elm Street advised police at 9:33 a.m. Monday that a man had been stalking her. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Embezzlement - An employee at Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, reported a possible embezzlement to police at 9:48 a.m. Monday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - Police received a 911 call at 10:06 a.m. Monday regarding a two-vehicle, non-injury accident at Fourteenth Street and Highland Avenue. A report was taken.
Accident - At 12:04 p.m. Monday a non-injury accident occurred in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street. Two officers were assigned a report was taken.
Accident - An accident was reported to police at 1:01 p.m. Monday in the 1700 block of Sykes Boulevard. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Warrant Arrest - Police arrested a 35-year-old man at 1:43 p.m. Monday from the 2900 block of Industrial Boulevard on a city warrant for petit larceny.
Theft - A man in the 400 block of East Detroit reported a theft from his residence to police at 2:02 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Break-In - A woman in the 2700 block of North Fifth Street reported to police at 4:10 p.m. Monday that her home had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a breaking and entering report was taken.
Accident - Police received a call regarding a minor, non-injury, three vehicle accident at North Fourteenth Street and Princeton Avenue at 4:52 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Auto Burglary - At 5:01 p.m. Monday police received a report of items stolen from a vehicle while it was parked in the 100 block of North Pine Street. An officer was assigned and an auto burglary report was taken.
Rock Throwing - A resident in the 400 block of South Fourth Street reported to police at 5:01 p.m. Monday that juveniles were throwing rocks at their residence. An officer was assigned and the parents were contacted.
Accident - Police received a 911 call at 5:34 p.m. Monday reporting a three vehicle accident with minor injuries in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicle Vandalism - At 6:42 p.m. Monday a police officer was stopped at North Fifth Street and East Hartford Avenue by a person reporting that their vehicle had been "keyed." The officer took a report.
Break-In - A woman in the 800 block of West Highland Avenue reported to police at 9:23 p.m. Monday that her residence had been broken into. An officer took a report.
Arrest - At 11:32 p.m. Monday police arrested a 22-year-old woman at West Highland Avenue and North Waverly Street for driving under restriction and on a Kay County warrant for driving under the influence.
Arrest - A 45-year-old man was arrested at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday in the 2600 block of North Union Street for driving under the influence and improper lane use.
Arrests - A 34-year-old woman and 32-year-old man were arrested
at 2:44 a.m. Tuesday from the 500 block of North Seventh Street for domestic
assault and battery.
BUSINESS
Nominations are open for both the Outstanding Citizen Award and the Community Service award which are presented annually at the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet, according to Cheryl Fletcher, chairman.
The forms may be picked up at the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce for those wishing to make a nomination. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. Nominations may come from within the committee or from the community.
Criteria for the Outstanding Citizen is that the person must be a member of the Chamber and currently residing in the Ponca City area. The recipient should have achieved significant general recognition as an outstanding community leader, not limited to the year in which the award is made.
The person should be recognized as having made significant contributions to the community in more than one endeavor. The current chairman and staff of the Chamber, elected public officials including, city, county, state or federal will not be considered for selection. Last year's recipient, Danny Head, will make the presentation at the banquet.
Community Service
The Community Service Award established last year is designed to honor people who have made significant contributions to the community during the last few years.
This award is designed to acknowledge the hard work of individuals or those who have made distinguished accomplishments over a short period of time. Sue Boettcher was the first person to receive the award. The presentation was made at the 1997 banquet.
The Economic Development Advisory Board at the recent work session changed the regular Tuesday 7 a.m. meeting to 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the EBC Room at Pioneer Technology Center.
That meeting will be followed at 10 a.m. by a two-hour "Energizing Our Local Economic" session. The session is being done in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and will be led by Larry Meeker, vice president and community affairs officer, of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
According to the letter to the board of trustees from ECO Jan Jarrett, "Structuring community incentive packages utilizing state level programs available in Oklahoma has made our state one of the most competitive in the nation. During this session you, as a community leader and important player in our local efforts, will get a solid overview of how the Oklahoma incentive program works."
The Tuesday work session, conducted by chairman Linda Brown, was basically devoted to forming committees with outside volunteers who have expressed an interested on serving the sub-committees of EDAB.
Oklahoma Secretary of State Tom Cole will be the speaker for this week's Second Friday Forum. The event is slated at Pioneer Technology at 8 a.m.
Sponsored by the Legislative Review Committee of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will last about one hour.
After Cole's formal presentation, the floor will be open for questions. The public is encouraged to attend, according to Dave Mueller, Legislative chairman. Complimentary coffee, doughnuts and bagels will be served.
Cole has held a variety of prestigious positions in state government. The first Republican to hold the secretary of state position, Cole is the governor's chief liaison to the Oklahoma Legislature and to the state's federal delegation in Washington, D.C.
After the April 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, Gov. Frank Keating designated Cole to lead state efforts to secure federal assistance for rebuilding. Working with Oklahoma's congressional delegation, Cole helped obtain record federal funding and waivers to assist in Oklahoma City's recovery efforts.
As the governor's chief negotiator2 with the legislature, Cole played a key role in securing the largest tax cut in Oklahoma history during the 1996 legislative session. He was also instrumental in negotiating a record increase in appropriations for education and corrections.
Kay County's unemployment rate for October was down slightly in October at 5.6 percent compared to 6.3 in September and 6.5 percent a year ago. The county work force is listed at 23,030, with 1,280 listed as unemployed.
The October preliminary estimated unemployment rates in each of the 77 counties in Oklahoma ranged from Alfalfa County's continued low of 1.2 percent to Haskell's high of 10.5 percent.
Thirty-seven Oklahoma counties exceeded the state's 3.8 unemployment rate, while 28 exceeded the national rate of 4.4 percent. Haskell, Choctaw and Latimer had the state's highest levels of unemployment, ranging from 10.5 percent to 9.2 percent.
Other area counties and unemployment rates are Grant, 2 percent compared to 2.6 in September and 2.9 a year ago; Osage registered 3.5 percent for both October and September and 3.2 percent a year ago; Pawnee County remained steady in September and October at 5 percent, while October 1996, shows 6 percent; Payne County listed 1.5 percent unemployment for October, 1.6 for September and 1.9 for October 1996; Noble County remained constant showing 3 percent for October, September and October 1996.
Building in Ponca City almost came to a halt during November, according to the monthly building inspector report of James Brown. There were no single home or multi home permits issued.
There was one commercial permit issued at a valuation of $9,000. There were 11 miscellaneous permits issued with a total valuation of $119,836. The total building revenue for November was $221. There were 47 building inspections made.
There were 11 electrical permits issued and 79 inspections made by Earl Whittaker's electrical department. Department revenue was $210.
A total of 37 plumbing permits were issued and 47 inspections made by Buddy R. Osborn's plumbing department. The revenue was $535. Osborn's mechanical department issued 29 permits and there were 37 inspections. The revenue was $575.
Total building inspection revenue for November was $1,541.
MEMPHIS - Perkins Restaurants in America and Canada, employees and franchise owners are asking guests and local communities to join their effort to expand Perkins' Gingerbread House restaurant to Give Kids the World (GKTW) Kids' Village in Kissimmee, Fla. Guests can join Perkins' Gingerbread Crew by purchasing gingerbread lapel pins at participating restaurants for $2 plus tax through the end of January.
Give Kids the World brings dreams of terminally ill children from around the world to life by providing cost-free six-day vacations to central Florida and its attractions for the child and his or her family. The non-profit organization operates the 51-acre, wheelchair accessible, GKTW Village near the Walt Disney World Resort.
O'Hara Graduates
DRUMRIGHT - William H. O'Hara Jr., Blackwell, recently received his graduation certificate from truck driver training instructor Larry Bullard. O'Hara successfully completed the four-week truck driver training program sponsored by AmeriTruck Corporation, Oklahoma City, at Central Tech in Drumright.
The program is designed to give complete knowledge of federal regulations regarding log books and trip records, motor carrier safety regulations, as well as "hands-on" training in Central Tech's own fleet of trucks. Job placements for graduates of this program has been excellent, says Bullard.
Name Change
Due to some confusion between Quick Service and Therapeutic Massage Center
being in the same building, Quick Service is changing its name to Paperwork's
Plus. Cynthia Webber is still the owner of the business which is located
at 1501 1/2 Union. Business services available are accounting, bookkeeping,
payroll, invoices, data entry and tax preparation. Individual services are
resumes, reports, tax preparation and computer training.
Pathology Consultants Change Name, Address
The Fairview Pathology Consultants Inc., which has been in operation since 1982, will be moving on Dec. 15 from Doctors Park, 400 Fairview, to the Medical Arts building, 1215 East Hartford.
The name will also be changed. The clinic will be known as Northern Oklahoma
Pathology Consultants.
LIFESTYLES
Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park, Kan. was the setting for the wedding of Nicole Christine Weisenborn, former resident of Ponca City, and Phillip Michael Frerker. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Edward Trost. Parents of the couple are William and Deanna Weisenborn of Houston, Texas and Lee and Diane Frerker of Chesterfield, Mo. The bride is the granddaughter of Helen and Leroy Marquardt of Everett, Wash.
The couple has established a home at 8432 High Drive in Leawood, Kan., 66206. The bride is an attorney and the bridegroom is a Marketing Strategist. Providing a musical program were Janet Bucher, organist; Jim Spencer, trumpeter, and Jeanine Marstall, vocalist.
Matron of Honor was Kristin Davis of Omaha. Neb. and bridesmaids were Lisa Austin and Jamie Montgomery of Overland Park, Kan., Amy Craig of O'Fallon, Mo., Jennifer Hammond of Shawnee, Kan., and Nancy Racunas of Mission, Kan. Mackenzie McDaniel of Ponca City was the flower girl.
Jeffrey Reynolds of Chicago, Ill. served as Best Man. Groomsmen were Jerry Kenefake of Lawrence, Kan., Ryan Hare of Mission, Kan., Brad Davis of Omaha, Neb., Scott Wissel of Overland Park, Kan. and Brennan Burger of Wayzata, Minn. Ringbearer was Mitchell Sontra of Everett, Wash., cousin of the bride.
Ushers were Eric Parthé of Mission, Kan., Mike Smith of Denver, Colo., Mike Shibel of McCall, Idaho, Mike Kroeger of Lenexa, Kan. and Chris Jayaram of Portland, Ore. Lori Smith was candlelighter. Guest book attendants were Leah Davis of Kansas City, Mo., Megan Mitchelson of Leawood, Kan., Robin Paden of Overland Park, Kan. Assisting with the reception were the bride's aunts, Denise Sontra and Candy Rickard, both of Everett, Wash.
Professionals Today will have a Christmas party at 7 p.m., Dec. 18 at the home of Ann Bandy, 201 South Eighth. Hospitality Chairman Ro Mayse announced members are to bring an ornament for a Christmas exchange. Refreshments will be furnished.
At the Dec. 3 meeting, Donna White, community service chairman, announced that Bridgeway gifts should be bought to her by Dec. 16 for the annual project. Currently there are 43 residents. The gifts are to be wrapped and labeled as to content and size.
Gael Hancock gave "Moments" on "More Random Acts of Kindness." The secretary's report was by Suzanne Zanardi and Julie Brown gave the treasurer's report.
President Debra Whitener called on Ann Bandy to give a report for the by-law committee. Other members of the committee are Leslie Sutton and Ruth Capshaw. Main change is to make the year coincide with the calendar year so the officer change takes place after the annual Cherokee Strip Cook-off.
The 1998 Cook-off chairmen are Sandy James, chairman, Loretta Leathers, co-chairman. The date has been set for Sept. 18 and 19 and the event has already been designated the Oklahoma Barbecue Championship.
Membership chairman Karen Hunter presented three names for new members and gave out current membership lists.
Sharing roses and raspberries were Sandy James, Julie Brown and Loretta Leathers. Members signed a get well card for Marilyn Middlebusher. Those celebrating birthdays in December were Julie Brown, Pat Price, Carmaleta Wesbrook, Sue Lunsford and Jocelyn Marzoula.
The American Business Women's Club will hold their Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the home of Delores Gilliam, 1324 Quail Lane. Each member is asked to bring "finger foods" and a gift for exchange, valued at $10 or less.
At the last meeting of the of the chapter Tina Combs, a freshman at Northern Oklahoma College, was awarded a $500 scholarship for the coming school year.
Lela Taylor, president, opened the meeting and Lana Byers, vice president, reported on the convention held recently in Minneapolis, Minn.
Tracy Webb, nurse employed by the Kaw Nation, was guest speaker, giving an informative talk about mammograms and breast cancer.
Annette Schmumk, also of the Kaw Nation, was awarded the $100 as winner of the club contest. During the evening members participated in a Silent Action, raising $60 for the budget.
Members of Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met Nov. 25 in the home of Carole Johnson. The hostess gave the program by reciting several Thanksgiving readings and each member was asked to tell about her most memorable Thanksgiving.
Cindy Russell, social chairman, reported on the Preferential Tea and announced the Christmas gift exchange and potato bar would be held at the home of Donna Ross. Members are to bring a gift for their secret sister and a topping for a baked potato.
Announcement was made concerning the Valentine dance Feb. 14. It will
be held at the Elks Lodge and David May will be the DJ. Tickets are $2.50
per person and ticket money should be submitted by Feb. 2. Xi Gamma Sigma
chapter is in charge of the queen's archway and bench.
SPORTS
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
Having coached a number of teams over the past 25-plus years, NOC head coach Mick Weiberg has watched a lot of basketball. Not every game is memorable, but Monday night's match-up with the Bacone Warriors - characterized by its body-slamming mentality - certainly was.
The Mavs (13-3) came out on top, 68-62.
"I've been around, I've seen the big time," said Weiberg, who has coached his way throughout the Bi-State Conference and at OSU, "and that was as physical a game as I've seen in a long time."
The Warriors, who the Mavs defeated earlier this season, showed up to brawl. Point guard Josh Regnier (who finished with 10 points - seven from the line) spent much of the game peeling his 5-8, 150-pound frame off the floor. The towel boys struggled to keep the floor dry. Weiberg came close to losing his voice, contesting the Warriors' mosh-pit mentality.
Still, as they've done many times this season, the Mavs answered the Warriors blow for blow. After seven lead changes in the first half, and three more to start the second, the Mavs finally took control with nine minutes left to play.
With strong production from Marlon Towns (10 points in the second half), and DeShawn Denson (12 in the second half), the Mavs went on a 12-4 run to open up a six point lead. Also, the Mavs took advantage of the Warriors' abysmal, late-game free-throw shooting - they missed eight in a row at one point - to stretch that lead to ten.
The Warriors would provide one, final scare, however. After Towns fouled out with three minutes to play, the Warriors inched their way back. Down 62-52, they struggled back to within four, 64-60, at the one minute mark, before Denson hit 3-of-4 clutch free throws to ice the game. For the night, the Mavs shot an acceptable 74 percent from the line, while the Warriors shot themselves in the foot, good on just 46 percent.
Offensive rebounds were also a factor. The Mavs were good for just four in the first, versus 12 for the Warriors. In the second half, however, the Mavs grabbed seven, to the Warriors three.
"That was the difference in the ball game," says Weiberg, "they set an early tempo we weren't ready for. They got us out of sync, and it got to us."
Another indicator of the Warriors' aggressiveness came in turnovers - the Mavs had 11 in the first half, opposed to just six in the second.
"I was amazed we were down by just four at the half," Weiberg says.
For the night, Denson led the Mavericks with 18 points. Towns followed up with 14, including a three-point play to open the Mavericks' fourth quarter scoring-run that Weiberg says was the turning point of the game. Towns also led the team with nine rebounds.
Josh Regnier, who left the game with less skin than he had going in, had 10 points, Zach Cazelle had 11, Kyle Dean had 5, while Joe Patmon had 4. Todd Seibert added 3, Chris Beech had 2, and Jace Turnbull had 1.
The Mavericks next go into action against Oklahoma Baptist Thursday, in Tonkawa. Tip-off is set for 7:30.
By MATTHEW KOENIG
News Sports Writer
The Lady Mavs of NOC (5-7) may be down, but they're certainly not out, and they proved it Monday night by powering past the Lady Warriors of Bacone, 94-61, to end a six game losing streak.
After losing their best player, Michelle Brown, to a ligament injury last week, the Lady Mavs seemed to be dead in the water. In their first game without Brown, Saturday, they gave up 93 points to a team that had been averaging in the 60's. It was a defensive effort head coach Greg Krause termed "terrible."
But all that changed Monday, as the Lady Mavs strung together two runs in the first half that combined for a 19-3 scoring advantage, and leapt to a 47-29 halftime lead.
Brandi McClellan, who led the team with 18 points, had 15 of those in the first half, which included 8-of-9 shooting from the free-throw line.
"Brandi took the lead as captain," said Krause, "she gave us what Michelle gives, plus what she gives. She picked up the slack."
The Lady Mavs then outscored the Lady Warriors 47-32 in the second half to seal the victory. The only moment the Lady Mavs' imminent victory came into question was mid-way through the half, when the Lady Warriors rattled off eight unanswered points, and drew to within - well - 23 points.
"I wasn't going to waste a time-out," said Krause.
Every one of the Lady Mavs scored points in the second half, 17 of their 47 coming from the line. For the night, the Lady Mavs hit 36-of-49, for 74 percent.
"We worked on defense over the weekend," said Krause, "we'd been neglecting it to generate offense, but this game it was a lot better, especially on the weak side, the help side.
"We had great moves on the transition, too. There was an awareness of our teammates, everyone was helping out."
After McClellan's 18 points, Shannon Hands followed up with 14, including several nifty moves around the hoop that assistant coach Terry Ballard describes as "Jordan-eske."
Cathy Rogers added 15, including three 3-pointers, while Angella Ogle had 11, Renee Reese had eight, and Stephanie Stovall and Jessica Garner both had six. Joey Mount, Lyndsey Warrior, and Mandy Perkins all had four.
The Lady Mavs next play in the Barton County Classic, December 12-13.
The Po-Hi sophomore girls' opened their basketball season on a high note Monday, downing Guthrie, 54-39.
Laura Sudbury led the way for the Lady Cats with 20 points, followed by Brooke Hines with nine. Allison Stotts and Alena Smith both had eight, Kristl Richardson had five, while Kamy Schieber and Claire Winterrowd both added two.
"They played great D," said head coach Mark Huster, "they created a lot of turnovers on the press. And that's one of the highest offensive outputs of seen at this level."
The Lady Cats were also good from the free throw line, hitting 18-of-28, for 64 percent.
The sophomores next go on the road against Enid, Thursday.
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The Mid-High girls' ninth grade varsity (red) basketball team upped their season record to 5-2 Monday, taking down Ark City in a home opener for the Lady Cougars, 24-21.
The reds never trailed at the end of any of the four quarters of play, and didn't allow a field goal in the fourth.
"The press really got to them," said head coach John Maddox, "on the other hand, we had a hard time hitting a lot of our shots, and we were only 2-of-13 from the free-throw line."
In the game, Jessica Plagmann led the way with eight points. Tara Cries-For-Ribs and Jena Birdsong both had four, while Kara Cusick, Candice Benson and Kendra Love all had two. Jacee Shepard and Jessica Windom both added one.
The reds go into action next in the Sand Springs Tournament, Dec. 11-13.
RED ROCK - Frontier's basketball teams opened the first Frontier Shootout with easy wins Monday night.
The Frontier boys blew past Tonkawa early to record an 82-48 win while the girls topped Coyle 73-19. Both teams are now 7-0 on the season.
In other first round games, the Oilton boys beat Coyle 54-38 while The Pawnee girls advanced with a 47-25 win over Tonkawa.
Today's first round games start with the Oilton girls taking on Garber at 4:30 while Waukomis meets the Newkirk girls at 7:30. In the boys' bracket, Garber faces Newkirk at 6 and Waukomis goes against Pawnee at 9.
The Frontier Mustangs jumped on Tonkawa 23-3 in the first quarter and sailed home to advance to Wednesday's second round. The Buccaneers, with a number of players fresh from the football playoffs, managed to stay even in the second quarter but still trailed, 39-18, at the intermission. Frontier put the game away in the third quarter, outscoring Tonkawa 20-9.
The Mustangs had four players in double figures as Dee Buxton scored 18, Jeremiah Regnier - who canned five three-pointers - had 17, Albert Plumley 11 and Zac Close 11.
Hough led Tonkawa with 16 points and Bilyeu had 11.
In the girls' game, the Lady Mustangs broke to a 31-5 first quarter lead and never looked back, holding Coyle to single digits in all four periods.
Carolee Bible popped through 14 points while Kaley Dunham had 13 and Stephanie Romero had 12. Thirteen Frontier girls scored in that game.
Results
Boys
Tonkawa 3 15 9 21 - 48
Frontier 23 16 29 23 -82
Tonkawa - Hough 16, Bilyeu 11, Reese 8, Brown 5, Davis 3, Wilkerson 3, Soucek 2.
Frontier - Buxton 18, J. Regnier 17, Plumley 11, Z. Close 11, Bible 6, Burk 4, C. Sanders 3, Petty 3, M. Sanders 3, M. Clouse 2, R. Regnier 5, Plumley 3.
Girls
Coyle 5 5 5 4 - 19
Frontier 31 13 17 12 - 73
Frontier - Bible 14, Dunham 13, Romero 12, Pratt 7, Rameriz 4, S. Jake 4, D. Jake 4, Norman 4, Sober 3, Deroin 2, Rocha 2, Miller 2, Kelly 2
Coyle - Long 9, White 4, Wettelund 3, Rogers 3