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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Monday, December 20, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALLetters to Santa Claus Letters to Santa ClausDear Santa Claus, My name is Trey and I’m 3 years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me these things: Power ranger, motorcycle, Batman and Teletubbies. P.S. I will leave cookies and milk for you. Thank you. I love you. Trey Dear Santa Clause, I think I was a good girl this years. So this what I want!!!!!!! A real puppy, Gameboy Games like Pok’Emon Games, game called Clue, the movie The Mummy, the movie Dr. Dolittle, the movie Stuert Little, beads I can make necklesses, a fort with a slide, inflatible hot tub, Bettie Spagettie (Buety Shop), make-up, friendlinks so I can give one to my friend, Pok’Emon Cards, Poke’Mon Dex, gracetrack for to race toy cars, pictures for my Spice Girl camera, a game for my computer Generation Girls, games for Nintendo Poike’Mon Snap, computer game Frogger, Polly Pocket, Betty Spagetty travel set, Spice Girl Tatoo Graphix, bead pets, play hut with a basketball and TLC CD. That’s about all! That’s a bunch i sent but if you were wondering the 3 most things I want are the poke mon cards and the pokemon dex and last but not leased puppy dog! Riki Dear Santa Clause, My name is Breana and I am 3 years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me these things — bike, car and trailor. P.S. I will leave cookies and milk for you. Thank you. I love you. Breana Dear Santa, Please send me a cowboy gun and a soprise. Hocker Dear Santa, My name is Da Montray. I am 4 years old. For Christmas I want a football outfit and a football game. I go to Head Start and I am coloring you some pictures. David Dear Santa Clause, My name is Aaron and I am 3 years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me these things — toys, car, motorcycle and Batman. I will leave you some cookies and milk and I love you. Aaron Dear Santa, My name is Colton and I am 3 years old. For Christmas I would like race cars, board games and a coloring book. Thank you. Colton Dear Santa, I want some power rangers, toy story 2 stuff, Guess Who Game, a Duck Game, some art and craft stuff and Batman things. I wish it would snow, so I can build a snowman. Be careful when you come to the houses. I am your friend. Robert Dear Santa Clause, My name is Trey and I’m 4 years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me these things — motorcycle, go-cart and remote control black car. I will leave you cookies and milk. Thank you. I love you. Trey Dear Santa, My name is Dakota and I am five years odld. For Christmas I want a hula hoop racetrack. I am drawing you some pictures, Santa. Dakota Dear Santa Clause, My name is Brett and I am four years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me Power Ranger, cars, trucks and a football. I will leave you some cookies and milk. I love you. Brett Dear Santa Clause, My name is Amber and I am four years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me a baby, baby bottle and stroller. I am leaving you some milk and cookies. I love you. Amber Dear Santa, Please bring me a bike. I have been very good. Also a finger nail polish and Barbies to put on the tree. I love you. Jordynn Dear Santa, My name is DeSean and I am four years old. For Christmas I want a monster truck. DeSean Dear Santa, My name is Sandy and I am four years old, and for Christmas I want a Barbie. I am coloring you some pictures. Sandy Dear Santa Clause, My name is Abegail and I am three years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me a red car and a train. I love you. I will leave you some cookies and milk. Abegail Dear Santa, My name is McKenna. I am five years old and I want a race car for Christmas. Thank you, Santa. McKenna Dear Santa Clause, Myname is Leilani and I am three years old. I have been very good this year and I want you to bring me a Barbie car, purple dress and a purple purse. I will leave you some milk and cookies because I love you. Thank you. Leilani Dear Santa, I am coloring you some ornaments. My name is Olivia and I am four years old. For Christmas will you bring me a baby doll, truck, car and a Barbie. Olivia Dear Santa, Please bring a guitar and umbrella to Memaw and Papaws. We will leave you a Pepsi and a candy cane. Please bring a snowglobe to my house with a picture of you and me in it. We’ll leave you cookies and milk and carrots for you and the reindeer! I love you. Samantha Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a sleigh and a fire truck and a trampoline and a jeep. I love you, Kyler Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a Sweet Treat Barbie and a Kinder-Garden Baby, CD player, Super Star Susie and a Barbie plane and a Barbie. I love you. Kiana Dear Santa, I am drawing you a picture. For Christmas I want Sweet Treat, Barbie $6,000, Barbie CD, Kinder-Garden Baby, super star Susie Fisher-price, Magnadoodle and a puppy. I love you. Kegan Dear Santa, My name is Robert. I’m three. My favorite song is Jingle Bells — I know all the words! When you come to see me, would you please bring me a red Power Ranger? Also would you bring me a sled and some snow to play in. See you on Christmas. Bobby Dear Santa Clause, My name is Victor and I am four years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me a motorcycle and big truck. I am leaving you milk and cookies because I love you. Thank you. Victor Dear Santa Clause, My name is Christen and I’m three years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me a Barbie dress. I am leaving you milk and cookies and thank you. I love you. Christen Dear Santa Claus, I have been trying to be a very good boy. I would like a White Ghose Megazord and a truck that has a car that makes into a Mastercar with tools. I will leave you some milk and cookies for a snack. Thank you very much. I am drawing you some pictures. I love you. Braxton Dear Santa, I know you only bring presents to children that have been good. I’ve been really, really good this year, so can you bring me these things for Christmas? leather coat, baby doll, dress up clothes, crown, jewelry, clothes, perfume and tapes-microphone. I also want to ask you to pleae bring peace and joy around the world. And my very last wish is for you to please bring presents to kids who aren’t as lucky as me. I love you. P.S. Thanks for making kids everywhere so happy every year! Kaitlyn Dear Santa, I am six years old. My name is Shelby and for Christmas I would like Poke-Mon, race car track and Stewart Little video. I thank you. Shelby Dear Santa, I’m Justin and I am four years old. For Christmas I want hot air ballon and toy motorcycle. Justin Dear Santa Clause, My name is E.J. and I am four years old. I have been very good this year and I would like you to bring me a tractor, cars, Legos, Hot Wheels and track. Thank you. I will leave cookies and milk for you, and I love you. E.J. Dear Santa Clause, Myu name is Jacob and I’m four years old. I have been very good this year and I want you to bring me a remote control jeep and a Poke Mon watch. I will leave you cookies and milk. I love you. Jacob Dear Santa Clause, My name is Megan and I am four years old. I have been a good girl and I want a pink Jeep, baby doll and music bells, please. Thank you and I will leave you some milk and cookies. I love you. Megan Winter Is Here, Wind Chill Tonight May Dip to ZeroBy KRISTI HAYES News Staff Writer Drag out the warm winter coats, gloves and ear muffs. Old Man Winter has arrived. Overnight temperatures in Ponca City dropped below 25 degrees with wind chills around five. Tonight is anticipated to be even colder with a low expected of 17 degrees and wind chills below zero. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc with pipes, vehicles and pets. Ponca City Public Works Director Ken Parr said that freezing weather causes many problems, especially with water breaks. “As the ground freezes, pipes move around and break. We usually have a lot more breaks in January and February — the cooler winter months. We have two-to-three major water breaks a week this time of year. That number is typical and isn’t related to the cold weather today.” Parr said. “We have crews on hand and ready to respond automatically to any reports of busted pipes.” Parr has some tips for the winter months to ensure pipes don’t freeze or bust. “One thing that many people tend to forget to do in the winter is disconnect the hoses on the outside of your house that run to faucets,” he explained. “Dripping warm water will also help.” Other tips Parr suggested include leaving doors open below the sink and turning the heat up. Jim Neilson, a service advisor with a local automobile dealership, said having a vehicle winterized is extremely important. “It’s very important that people maintain the fueling system like the radiator every year. You should also have the cooling system and filter flushed every 15,000 miles,” Neilson said. “We see a lot failed batteries this time of year as well. It’s good to have your battery checked before the weather starts getting cooler.” The Family Communication Education Center in Newkirk reports cooler weather sometimes poses a danger for outside pets. Officials advise bringing pets inside at night, whether it be in the house or garage. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports no hazardous road conditions in the area, but advises water on the roadway that freezes at night causes driving problems in the early morning hours. Temperatures should warm over the next few days with highs on Christmas Day expected in the 50s. News Names Texas Editor To ME PostTexas journalist Norm Petersen, who has Oklahoma ties, has been named Managing Editor of The Ponca City News. Petersen comes to Ponca City from stints in Weatherford and Granbury, Tx. He previously worked as a managing editor for papers in the greater Oklahoma City area after beginning his career as a sportswriter in Lawton and Oklahoma City. “We are delighted to have Norm with us here in Ponca City,” said Tom Muchmore, publisher of The News. “He brings a fresh perspective and a great deal of experience to our paper.” The new managing editor replaces Foster Johnson, who resigned after 17 years to pursue business interests in the city. Petersen, 51, is married and the father of three grown children. His wife is a school teacher. “This is an exciting opportunity for me,” Petersen said. “I went to high school in Lawton and attending college in the state as well. To be able to return to Oklahoma and be a part of the Ponca City community is like coming home.” Petersen began his duties last Monday. P.C. Art Association One Site for Millennium EventsThe Ponca City Art Association, located between South Eighth and South Ninth Streets on East Central Avenue, will be one of the venue sites for the Millennium celebration taking place in Ponca City on Dec. 31. Beginning at 1 p.m., Chameleon will perform, followed by the Vintage Millennium Fashion Show at 2 o’clock, and guitarist John Hunt at 3:30 p.m. A $5 Millennium button is required for entrance to all Millennium events. Children age five and under are able to attend free-of-charge. Buttons may be purchased at Angel Central, all local banks, Carla’s Hallmark, Chamber of Commerce, Marland Mansion and the Conoco North Tower Reception Desk. ChameleonChameleon was formed as a repertoire company in early 1990. In the past eight years there have been over 20 performers who have “come and gone” in the group. Two of the original members remain. Performing with Chameleon currently are Pamelia Glennan, curriculum specialist, Oklahoma State University; Bill Justice, program supervisor, Department of Human Services; Craig Myers, senior vice president, Pioneer Bank & Trust; and T.L. Walker, executive director, Standing Bear Park. Chameleon has performed song and dance reviews, variety shows and one act plays in a number of venues in north central Oklahoma and south central Kansas. Over the years they have been known for their versatility and custom-designed shows. Chameleon will perform 1 to 1: 50 p. m. Vintage FashionA vintage millennium fashion show will be presented 2-3 p.m. at the Ponca City Art Association on Friday, Dec. 31. The show will reflect the fashion of the ages from the 1800’s through the present. Vintage clothing and accessories from the collections of Lilly Strickland and Scottie Eatherly will be modeled by local Ponca Citians. Models will be Morgan Farquharson, Christi Gonterman, Lilly Strickland and Regan Strickland. John HuntJohn Hunt, a case auditor for the Department of Human Services, is married to Annette, and they have a daughter, Hannah. John would prefer to play only Beatles music with his band Detour, but the rest of the band says “enough with the lover’s lament stuff.” John also enjoys solo work as a guitarist. He will be performing at the Ponca City Art Association on New Year’s Eve from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Millennium PaintingLarry K. Stephenson, artist and former Ponca Citian, was commissioned to create a Millennium Painting which was unveiled at the Marland Mansion Millennium Gala on Dec. 4. The painting, titled “The gateway to the future is through the doors of the past” was auctioned at the Gala, and was purchased by Tom Muchmore, owner of the Ponca City Publishing Company, and editor and published of The Ponca City News. A limited edition of 200 signed and numbered prints are now available and can be purchased at Christy’s, Angel Central and Carla’s Hallmark. The 21 x 21 prints sell for $100 and the proceeds will help to fund the city-wide Millennium celebration. Volunteers are needed for button checkers, set-up, amusement park help, and other millennium celebration activities. If you can help with an event contact Patti Parr, 762-8691. Vendor booths are available at a cost of $25. Contact Cheryl Sitterly or Liz Glaser, 767-8053, for more information. 100 Years of Broadway Will Showcase Area TalentPonca City’s musical celebration of the millennium on New Year’s Eve is a showcase of talented residents and former residents of Ponca City. “100 Years of Broadway” shows one time only, at 8:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve in the Poncan Theatre. It is presented by the Millennium Committee under the sponsorship of Conoco, Smith Furnishings and Home National Bank. Among those appearing will be Dena Berquist, Dineo Heilman and 1st. Lt. Chad Steffey. Dena Gordy BerquistDena T. Gordy Berquist, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Gordy, graduated from Ponca City High School in 1974. At Kansas University, where she studied with Raymond Stuhl and Edward Laut, she received her bachelor of music in 1979. Dena has served with the Salina (Kansas) Symphony as principal cellist since 1989. She has a private studio for cello and violin students, and has played with the Hutchinson Symphony, the Bethany Oratorio society orchestra, and various chamber music groups in and around Salina. She is a member of the Salina Cello Choir which includes cellists from the local symphony and youth symphony, a member of the Kansas Music Educators Association, and a member of the National String Teachers Association. First Lt. Chad SteffeyFirst Lt. Chad Steffey will be taking leave from his duties as the twelfth director of The Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the United States Air Force, to be a part of Ponca City’s New Year’s Eve musical show. Chad will be the drummer in the orchestra. He is currently assigned to Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., and is also the officer-in-charge of “High Flight,” the Air Force Band’s contemporary show group. Chad entered the Air Force music program as a percussionist and was assigned to the Air Mobility Command Band of Mid-America at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. in 1993. He already held a bachelor of music performance degree from Southern Methodist University and a master of music performance from Florida State University. Some of his military awards and decorations include the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Organizational Excellence Award with one oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Dineo HeilmannDineo Heilmann, a clarinet player, and Northern Oklahoma College alumnus, will also join the orchestra. Dineo has headed the fine arts division at NOC since 1990. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Heilmann. He serves as director of Northern’s wind ensemble, chamber ensemble, and the Roustabouts, Northern’s world traveling musical show troupe. He led the Roustabouts in a tour of England in May. Dineo received his bachelor of music education degree from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree from Wichita State University. He has held the principal clarinet position for community organizations such as Tulsa Community orchestra and Rogers State Community Band. He participated in the Cincinnati conservatory of Music Conducting Workshop, working with conductor Eugene Corporon and composer Jack Stamp. Recently, he performed the premier of Schubert’s “Hirtenchor” with the Ponca City High School Chorale at the 1999 Oklahoma Music Educators Association Conference. The orchestra for “100 Years of Broadway” will be seated onstage during the performance, and features over two dozen professional and semi-professional musicians, all of whom are well known in their musical areas. Dr. William T. McConnell of Tulsa will be the conductor. DEATHSPauline Ida Fargo Patrick Pauline Ida Fargo PatrickSALLISAW — Pauline Ida Fargo Patrick, mother of Phyllis Nimmo of Ponca City, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 84. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, at the Agent Funeral Chapel in Muldrow. Burial will be in the Muldrow Cemetery. Pauline Ida Fargo Patrick was born Nov. 23, 1915, in Muldrow, the daughter of Benjamin F. Fargo and Talitha Carolina Bethel. She married John Wesley Patrick on Feb. 14, 1931, at Brent Community in Sequoyah County. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis June Nimmo of Ponca City; a son, Donald Ray Patrick of Broken Arrow; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Benjamin Ernest Fargo; and three sisters, Mae Evelyn Cavins, Carmen Charla Cox and Aline Minnie Foreman. Byrnyce A. HendersonByrnyce A. Henderson, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 83. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Robinson, chaplain of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery southwest of Tonkawa. Byrnyce A. Henderson was born on Sept. 11, 1916, in Mountain View, Mo., the daughter of Robert and Florence (Fulton) Berkshire. She was raised in the Braman area and attended Dilworth schools. She married Carl T. Henderson on March 12, 1935, in Winfield, Kan. The couple made their home near Tonkawa on a family farm. They moved to Ponca City in 1952 when her husband was transferred to the Ponca City post office. She was a homemaker and mother and was a member of the First Christian Church and the Letter Carriers Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, playing the piano, and spending time with her family. She is survived by one son, Carl Laverne Henderson of Waukegan, Ill; two daughters, Charlotte Harris and Florence Yvonne Kirch of Ponca City; one sister, Iris Hock of Conway, Ark; one brother, Ivan Berkshire of Texas; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and five brothers. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Ok 74601. Noah S. SutterfieldHOLDENVILLE — Noah S. Sutterfield, father of Dorothy Lessert and Linda Lee, both of Ponca City, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in the Heritage Village Nursing Home in Holdenville. He was 94. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at the Freewill Baptist Church in Stuart with the Rev. William Bratcher officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home of Holdenville. Noah S. Sutterfield was born on Oct. 22, 1905, in Searcy County in Arkansas, the son of John Wesley and Martha (Burgess) Sutterfield. He married Winnie Davis on Aug. 10, 1929, in Bohannon and had been married for 70 years. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Stuart and enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of the home; five daughters, Dorothy Lessert and Linda Lee, both of Ponca City, Eldean Reeder and Wanda Blasengame, both of Stuart, and Glenda Prater of Oklahoma City; a son, Dale Sutterfield of Stuart; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and five sisters. Mary Kathleen ParksMary Kathleen Parks, former Ponca City resident, died early Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at the Sherwood Manor Nursing Home in Tulsa. She was 84. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Mary Kathleen Parks was born June 17, 1915, in Binger, the daughter of Ernest Metlin and Sarah Gladys (Stone) Payne. She was the eldest granddaughter of Thomas Payne who helped open the Oklahoma Territory. She received her education in the Medicine Park, Okla., schools. She married James A. Parks on May 20, 1948, in Newkirk, and the couple made their home in Ponca City. She worked as a cook and then a waitress at Cobb’s Cafe in Ponca City for 27 years. She enjoyed working in her garden and yard and caring for her flowers. Surviving are four sisters, Jewell Barbin of Northville, N.Y., Dollie Jones of Vancouver, Wash., Ethel Jump of Fort Cobb, and Jenenee Kuykendall of Mulberry, Ark.; one brother, Ben Jackson of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one brother. ObituariesPauline Mae Hicks FullerTONKAWA — Pauline Mae Hicks Fuller, longtime Tonkawa resident, died Sunday morning, Dec. 19, 1999. She was 80. A graveside service will be Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery with Mr. Toby Brown officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. Pauline was born July 27, 1919, in Blackwell, the daughter of Howard and Jesse (Rouse) Hicks. She graduated from Blackwell High School and went on to further her education at Northern Oklahoma College. She married Everett Dale Fuller on Dec. 25, 1938, in Perry. Pauline owned and operated Pauline’s Prim Shop for a number of years and later worked for the Service Bank of Tonkawa. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tonkawa, American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star and the bridge club for over 50 years. She is survived by one son, Bernie Fuller of Lake Charles, La.; two daughters, Vickie Phillips of Lakewood, Colo., and Jo Ann Hunter of Oklahoma City; two grandsons, Todd Case of Tonkawa and Brett Phillips of West Chester, Pa.; one granddaughter, Christi Standard of Oklahoma City; four great-grandchildren, McKenzi, Jessi and Ali Standard, all of Oklahoma City, and Jacquline Case of Tonkawa; two sisters, Virginia Davis of Nardin and Eleanor Anderson of Denver, Colo., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother, Stanley Hicks. Memorials may be made to the Tonkawa High School Stadium fund, E. North St., Tonkawa, OK 74653. paid obituary Services PendingEdgar J. GibsonEdgar J. Gibson, Ponca City resident, died early Monday morning, Dec. 20, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 72. Local survivors include his mother, Jewell Gibson. Services are pending under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Casey James EschTONKAWA — Casey James Esch, resident of Tonkawa, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in Noble County. He was 29. Arrangements are pending with MaCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home in Tonkawa. NEWS BRIEFSResidence Vandalized — A woman from the 400 block of South Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:18 a.m. Saturday that her residence had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Information was logged that someone had thrown eggs and catsup on the car and house. 50% off all Christmas decoration and toys till Christmas. Twice as Good Thrift Shop. 209 South 2nd. adv. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 10:45 a.m. Saturday that an accident had occurred at the intersection of North Ash Street and West Hartford Avenue. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Subjects Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 11:49 a.m. Saturday that a 45-year-old man was being held on public intoxication and a Kay County warrant for failure to pay, and a 51-year-old man was being held for public intoxication and a city warrant for failure to pay. Ponca City Pictorial History Books have arrived! Pick up your copy today! Will make a great Christmas Gift! Ponca City News Business Office, 8:00-5:00, Monday thru Friday. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 1200 block of West Highland Avenue at 1:08 p.m. Saturday that a 29-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension. Ride needed. Airman needs ride back to Altus AF Base Sunday, December 26. Call 765-2476(w) or 765-3814(h). adv. Abandoned Bicycle — A man from the 1100 block of North Pine Street requested assistance at 2:57 a.m. Sunday reporting that a juvenile had opened the garage and entered the residence from the garage, but left heading south on foot. An officer was assigned and information was logged that nothing had been taken. However, Animal Control was contacted to pick up an abandoned bicycle. Requests Assistance — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 2:44 p.m. Saturday from the 300 block of South Ash Street that several subjects were in a yard yelling and threatening the reporting party. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and a 25-year-old man was held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 3:17 p.m. Saturday from the 200 block of Woodbury Road that a vehicle was being towed from the scene for having a broken windshield, flat tire, expired inspection and no tag. Injured — A man from the American Legion Children’s Home requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 5:33 p.m. Saturday concerning a juvenile biting another juvenile. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vandalism — A woman from the 900 block of South Twelfth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:38 p.m. Saturday that someone had vandalized a trampoline. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on a grand larceny. Vehicle Hit — A man from the 3600 block of D Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:50 p.m. Saturday that someone had hit his vehicle while in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The information was logged. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:34 p.m. Saturday that someone had driven off without paying for $10 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Assault — A man from the 600 block of West Hazel Avenue reported at 1:50 a.m. Sunday that he had been assaulted, and that the subject had left on foot heading north. An officer was assigned and a 29-year-old man was held for domestic assault and battery after being picked up at the intersection of North Pine Street and West Highland Avenue. Beer Taken — A clerk at Triple T, 1301 West Highland Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:38 p.m. Saturday that a man had taken a 30-pack of beer without paying and was headed east. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East South Avenue and South Fourth Street at 11:06 p.m. Saturday that a 20-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, transporting an open container and having no insurance. Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Pine Street and West Broadway Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Saturday that a 36-year-old man was being held for DUI and standing in the roadway. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Vehicle Stolen — An officer from the Kay County Sheriff’s Department reported at 12:55 a.m. Sunday that a vehicle had been stolen from Fort Oakland. It was logged that keys were not in the vehicle and the vehicle had been locked. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of South Seventh Street at 1:08 a.m. Sunday that a 21-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. Fire Alarm — All units of the Ponca City Fire Department responded at 12:09 p.m. Sunday to K-Mart when a fire alarm had been turned in. However, it turned out to be a false alarm. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:32 p.m. Sunday that a 15-year-old boy was being held for burglary. Vehicle Fire — The Communications Center received a 911 call from the 22000 block of Badlands in Marland at 2:25 a.m. Sunday that a vehicle was on fire. The Marland Volunteer Fire Department was notified to handle the situation. Vehicle Damaged — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 3:17 a.m. Sunday that a door of a pickup in the 800 block of North Osage Street had been found open. A residence in the area called the department to report damage to the vehicle. An attempted burglary report was taken. Assault — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:42 a.m. Sunday that she had been assaulted. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Towed — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 10:12 a.m. Sunday that an abandoned vehicle in the 700 block of East Albany Avenue was being towed from the scene for having an illegal tag. Purse Stolen — A woman from the 3700 block of Bellflower reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:06 p.m. Sunday that her purse had been stolen from her vehicle while in the 900 block of North Second Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. City Offices Closed — Remember, the offices of the city administration will be closed during the holidays on Dec. 23-24. They will reopen on Monday, Dec. 27. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South First Street and South Avenue at 1:55 p.m. Sunday that a 35-year-old man was being held for DUI. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Fifth Street and East South Avenue at 2:13 p.m. Sunday that a 22-year-old woman was being held for driving under suspension and having an expired registration. Requests Assistance — An employee at Miller Market, 904 South Fourth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:31 p.m. Sunday that assistance was needed with a juvenile shoplifter. Two officers responded and a 15-year-old boy was held for petit larceny. Items Missing — A man from the 300 block of South Seventh Street reported to the Ponca City Police department at 5:13 p.m. Sunday that a chain saw and other equipment missing from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. No Trash Pick-Up — There will not be any trash picked up by city crews on Dec. 23-24. Normal sanitation operations return on Monday, Dec. 27. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Mid-West Easy Stop, 1100 North Union Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:27 p.m. Sunday that someone had driven off without paying for $5 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Requests Assistance — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:38 p.m. Sunday from Wayne’s Tavern, 622 West Highland Avenue that a woman was refusing to leave. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken on an assault and battery. It was logged the woman was gone upon arrival of the officers. Door Damaged — A woman from the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:41 p.m. Sunday that someone had knocked on the door Saturday night and damaged it. The information was logged. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Lansbrook Road and McKinnley Place at 2:23 a.m. Monday that a 29-year-old man was being held for having no driver’s license and having no insurance. A vehicle was towed from the scene. LIFESTYLESLittle NewsRobbie and Yana Shelton of Thornton, Colo., announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Mara Alexis. She was born Nov. 10, 1999, in Denver, Colo., weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. She is the granddaughter of David and Sally Shelton of Ponca City and Cecil Blount of Tulsa. She is the great-granddaughter of George Shelton, Bob and Beulah McCartney of Ponca City, the late Marjorie Shelton and the late Jean McCartney. SPORTSMonday Evening Quarterback Monday Evening QuarterbackMost athletes know they are blessed with a gift. They work hard to hone their talents in gyms and on the field. They spend lots of hours in practice, stay up late studying and sometime give up some of their social life. What they don’t give up is a sense of how fortunate they are. A number of Ponca City High School athletes are giving a little more of themselves during this Christmas season. Several members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently went around town distributing gifts to the less fortunate. The Wildcat wrestlers have gone a step further. They are making sure one particular family in trouble will have a merry Christmas. “I was told of a family with five children in a domestic violence situation,” Po-Hi coach Todd Steidley said, “and was asked if we could help out. “I took it to the kids and they were real excited about it. They all donated $5 to buy gifts and food for the family.” The grapplers spent the afternoon following their practice today wrapping those gifts and will deliver them before Christmas. The athletes will also join with the Ponca City firefighters in delivering gifts to the needy Tuesday — also after practice. “You always get to hear about the kids who get in trouble,” Steidley noted. “Here are some who are really doing good. “It’s also good for them. It teaches them that not everyone is a fortunate as they are.” That’s what Christmas is supposed to be all about. Have a merry one! JVs Lose, Play WellPonca City’s Wildcat JVs dropped a 60-50 decision to Sand Springs Friday in a game that was closer than the score indicates. “This was one of the best games our kids have played,” said coach Joe Matlock. “The score just doesn’t show it. “We shot the ball well — Sand Springs shot better. We played great defense but Sand Springs shoots so well defense just doesn’t seem to matter.” Down 34-26 at halftime, the Cats cut the margin to two, 42-40, entering the final period. But Sand Springs rose to the occassion, outscoring Ponca City18-10 down the stretch. Kris Upchurch and Jarad Brashears paced the Wildcat scoring with 11 and 10 points. John Abel finished with eight, Kyle Geheb and Matt Meyers each had 6, James Anno 4 and Matt Bond 2. Last week, the Poncans hung on to record a 48-46 win over Broken Arrow. “This was a great overall effort,” coach Matlock said. “It was an exciting ball game, all we had to do was just hang on to the lead. The Ponca Citians held a29-24 halftime lead and were in front 33-29 after three quarters. Brashears had 12 points in that outing while Upchurch had 8, Josh Pitts and Michael Martin 7 each, Abel and Tim Frick 3 apiece, Anno 2 and Bond 2. Alexander Gives OSU Needed LiftBy TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Just when UNLV looked poised to beat a ranked team, Glendon Alexander came along and ruined things for the Runnin’ Rebels. UNLV’s bid to show it could play among the nation’s elite fell apart in the second half as Alexander scored 10 straight points for No. 14 Oklahoma State in a 2-minute burst. When it was all over, the Cowboys had cruised to an 89-75 win. Down 42-38 early in the second half, Alexander keyed a 17-2 run that put Oklahoma State ahead for good and quieted the crowd at the Las Vegas Showdown. ‘‘They kind of forgot about the instant offense I have,’’ Alexander said. ‘‘In the second half I just kind of went out and let it go.’’ The Cowboys took advantage of a miserable shooting night from the outside by the Runnin’ Rebels and controlled the game inside in the second half to move to 9-0 on the season. ‘‘Glendon hit some big shots and let us get out in front of them,’’ Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton said. ‘‘In the second half we just played more intense. Andre Williams didn’t play for Oklahoma State, but is expected to be cleared to play by Tuesday night against Washington, Sutton said. Williams, a freshman forward, is one of three players suspended by the NCAA following an investigation of possible wrongdoing by former Kansas City AAU coach Myron Piggie. Alexander, who averages 12.1 points a game off the bench, scored his points in the span of 2 minutes as the Cowboys went on a 14-0 run to take a 55-44 lead with 14:26 left. Alexander had 18 points for the Cowboys, who were led by Desmond Mason with 23. ‘‘We played hard, but the bottom just fell out on us,’’ UNLV coach Bill Bayno said. With Oklahoma State trailing 44-43, Alexander hit a short jumper and followed it with a dunk off a steal for his first points. He then made two 3-pointers before Mason put the finishing touches on the run with two free throws. UNLV could get no closer than 64-56 with 9:39 left, as Oklahoma State slowed the game down and tried to take as much time off the clock as possible with each possession. Kaspars Kambala led UNLV with 18 points, while Trevor Diggs had 14. Diggs, however, hit only one of his first 11 3-pointers before making one in the final minutes. ‘‘I thought he had a bunch of wide open shots,’’ Bayno said. ‘‘He’s a shooter and he has to take those shots. The game was the second half of the Las Vegas Showdown. In the opening game, No. 4 Arizona beat Nebraska 80-59. UNLV, which had lost only to North Carolina, forced the tempo with defensive pressure in the first half. It paid off with the Runnin’ Rebels forcing 15 turnovers and making eight steals. No. 14 OKLAHOMA ST. 89, UNLV 75 OKLAHOMA ST. (9-0) Alexander 7-10 0-0 18, Jonzen 3-4 6-8 12, Montonati 5-7 1-2 11, Mason 7-16 7-11 23, Adkins 3-11 4-4 12, Keep 1-1 0-0 2, Gottlieb 1-1 5-7 7, Webber 0-1 4-4 4. Totals 27-51 27-36 89. UNLV (6-2) Johnson 6-9 0-0 13, Stewart 0-3 0-0 0, Kambala 6-12 6-7 18, Diggs 6-18 0-0 14, Dickel 6-13 2-3 14, Brotherson 1-7 2-3 4, Booker 0-0 0-0 0, Richardson 3-4 2-2 8, Epps 2-3 0-1 4. Totals 30-69 12-16 75. Halftime—UNLV 40, Oklahoma St. 38. 3-Point goals—Oklahoma St. 8-17 (Alexander 4-6, Mason 2-4, Adkins 2-7), UNLV 3-26 (Diggs 2-12, Johnson 1-3, Stewart 0-2, Brotherson 0-4, Dickel 0-5). Fouled out—Montonati, Webber, Brotherson. Rebounds—Oklahoma St. 36 (Johnson, Mason 9 each), UNLV 33 (Kambala 8). Assists—Oklahoma St. 14 (Gottlieb 6), UNLV 19 (Dickel 8). Total fouls—Oklahoma St. 19, UNLV 26. A—12,693. OSU Mat Team Gets Easy WinRENO, Nev. — Oklahoma State’s third-ranked wrestling team crowned five individual champions and won their fourth-straight Reno Tournament of Champions title Sunday, The Cowboys placed 11 of 13 wrestlers and destroyed the competition scoring 216 points, outdistancing second-place Nebraska by 59 points. “I thought we wrestled hard,” said OSU head coach John Smith. “We showed some fatigue at the and, but we won the tournament and that is what we came here to do. We have a lot of work to do but we are showing signs of getting better.” OSU won titles at 125, 133, 141. 149 and 184 pounds on their way to victory, The Cowboy’s 184-pounder Mark Munoz was named the tournaments Outstanding Wrestler, The third-ranked Munoz earned that distinction after a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Nebraska’s second-ranked Brad Vering. Munoz’s last-second takedown gave him a 3-2 win over his longtime nemesis. At 125, fifth-year senior Jeff Ragan used a four-point move with five-seconcls remaining to defeat ninth-ranked Michael Kawamura of Arizona State, 5-1. Charles Walker claimed the title at 133 pounds cruising through almost unchallenged until the finals. Walker then disposed of Nebraska's Todd Beckerman 3-2 In the finals. Fourth-ranked Jamill Kelly continues to roll as he improved his record to 17-1, He declsioned David Douglas of Arizona State, 5-2, in the 141 -pound finals. Kelly's teammate Jerrod Sanders also looked impressive at 141 pounds, finishing third after dropping a tough 4-3 decision to Central Michigan's Chris Marshall. Reggie Wright, ranked third nationally, dominated the 149-pound weight class, improving his record to 18-1. Wright decisloned Nebraska’s Joe Hanson 6-2 in the finals. Wright didn’t surrender a takedown the entire tournament. Two Cowboys, Ty Wilcox and Dave Anderton, dropped tough decisions in their respective finals. Wilcox, OSU’s 165-pounder, suffered a 5-4 loss to third-ranked Steve Blackford of Arizona State. Anderton fell to Jake Vercelli in the finals, 4-3, at 285 pounds, Shane Roller battled back through the consolations to finish third at 157 pounds. Roller looked good after a second round loss to Nathan Vasquez. He pinned Vasquez In the third-place match in 2:49. Pat Popolizio finished third, winning the third place match 4-1 over Cash Edwards of Boise State, He was beaten by Nebraska’s Charles McTorry in the semifinals. OSU will take a break for the holidays and return to action on Jan. 7, 2000. The Cowboys will host Penn State in a 7 p.m. dual at Gallagher-lba Arena. Team Scoring Oklahoma Slate 216, Nebraska 157, Arizona State 118, Central Michigan 82, Bolse State 74.5, Cal-Bakersfield 68, Oregon 53,6, Purdue 42, Cal Poly 37.5. Ohio State 32 and Lesson JC 11.
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