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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, December 22, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALLetters to Santa Letters to SantaDear Santa Clause, I want a umbrella, I want a computer, I want a bike, I want jewelry, I want a music box, I want a Barbie Jeep, I want a diamond ring, I want a neckless, I hope you enjoy the goodies I made for you. I’m wishing you will come to my house for Christmas, and how are the reindeer. Are they OK and how is rudolph and how are the elfs. I love you. Merry Christmas, and I am drawing you a picture of me and my dog and a big Christmas bell. Jessica Dear Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves, and Reindeer. Santa, are Jamie, Emily and I and frosty on the good list? Thank you for the note you gave me! Our class would like to say thank you to everybody in Mrs. Fisher’s class on the good list. Mrs. Claus, what is your real name? What are you doing right now? Elves, would you give me your name on the paper? Thank you for making presents. Reindeer, can you talk? Can you wriguth. Rundoll, who are your parents? Frosty, do you have other snowman and showgirl friends? P. S. wright back soon to Ponca City. Merry Christmas! We love you. Kelsey, Emily and Jamie Dear Santa, I am Mitchell Wayne and I am 8 1/2 years old. I’m in third grade at Washington Scool and my teacher is Mrs. Topper. For Christmas I would like to have a remote control tank from Big K mart. And I would also like a remote control boat from Radio Shack. Merry Christmas, Santa, Ho Ho Ho. I am drawing you a star on top of the Christmas tree and sending pictures of Raichu, Seel and the Frog. Mitchell Dear Santa, I want an animal capsule, books, Bardie cash register, shoes, Britany Spears Doll, games, CD games and trolls. Edsie Dear Santa Claus, I want posters, shoes, games, Snow Board, hampters, CDs, CD cases, books, piano and a three wheeler. Thanks, Santa. Tresan Enrollment Up, ULC Will Add 6 Degree ProgramsBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor With the first semester of degree programs under its belt, the University Learning Center (ULC ) of Northern Oklahoma is beefing up its Spring 2000 programs. The addition of six new programs brings the total of degree programs to 17, according to Dr. Brenda Stacy, director. “In less than six months, we were able to conduct a needs assessment to identify the higher education needs of our community, locate programs to meet those needs, and bring degree programs to Ponca City that would enable citizens of our community to earn degrees from prestigious universities while attending classes locally,” Dr. Stacy said. Dr. Stacy added,“The word is starting to spread about how great an opportunity the ULC is for Ponca City and the surrounding communities. We are already expanding our facilities to accommodate a greater number of classes so that we can better meet the needs of this area. We expect [the year] 2000 and beyond to be even more exciting.” The University Learning Center, at the Conoco complex, is a pilot program funded by the Oklahoma State Board of Regents. It is the first distance learning program in the nation with earned degrees from six different universities. Carl Renfro, local State Regent, said “As far as the State Regents [are concerned], the ULC is the most successful program during my tenure as a Regent. Number one, the support of the community is quite evident and, number two, the center opened on short notice but still had an enrollment of 60 to 70 students. “The Regents are quite pleased with the results and have decided to continue to support the center in Ponca City and may explore the possibilities of using the same type system elsewhere in the state.” While classes are held in the North Tower at Conoco, enrollment is open to the public. The campus represents a public/ private sector partnership with the Regents, Northern Oklahoma College and Conoco. Located at the site are classrooms and a computer lab. The computer lab is open to the public when the center is being used. Offered for the spring semester, which is open for enrollment now, are bachelors degrees in business administration, elementary education, special education, psychology, liberal studies and interdisciplinary studies. Masters degrees to be offered include corporate masters of business administration, accelerated masters of business administration, telecommunications management, control systems engineering, engineering and technology management. Other masters degrees include urban education, elementary education, bilingual/multicultural education, English as a second language, computer science, fire and emergency management administration. Classes are being delivered by the University of Oklahoma, Norman: Cameron University, Lawton; Langston University, Langston: Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva; and, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. Most classes are delivered by Interactive Television, while others have on-site instruction. Former Deputy Sentenced For CollusionNEWKIRK — Former Kay County sheriff’s deputy Rodney Meeks received a pair of two-year suspended sentences today on felony charges of collusion in connection with an alleged gambling operation in 1997. The decision came from Dist. Judge D.W. Boyd during a formal sentencing hearing for Meeks, 58. Last April, he entered an Alford plea of guilty to the charges, which allowed him to maintain his innocence but not risk a guilty verdict from a judge or jury. Meeks was accused of impeding a law enforcement investigation twice during January, 1997, by informing a friend of his, Loren “Cookie” Scott, who was operating an alleged illegal casino in the Bois D’Arc community southwest of Ponca City. Scott and another defendant have since pleaded guilty to related charges. Meeks, who was chief criminal deputy for the department, took the witness stand today in Boyd’s court and again denied that he impeded the department’s investigation. He said he was recovering from neck surgery and was under medication when patrolling deputies reported information to him of the purported casino operation. The casino was raided a few weeks later and Meeks was indicted by an Oklahoma City grand jury in April, 1997. Defense attorneys Ken Holmes, Joe Wideman and James Schaeffer urged Boyd to levy a deferred sentence for Meeks, which would remove any conviction from his record after a period of time with no further law violations. It also would allow Meeks to gain retirement benefits from the county. Boyd said he considered several factors including Meeks’ long history of law enforcement service, but said he regarded the defendant’s actions as “a very serious breach of the public trust.” The judge said the actions were “pure and simple favoritism,” and not just a simple decision by an officer whether or not to “issue a ticket.” “It says to the public, ‘It’s just what we’ve said all along — the courthouse is crooked. If you know somebody, you can get away with something.’ That’s a message we have to try to defeat at every turn,” Boyd said. The judge sentenced Meeks to a two-year suspended sentence in the Department of Corrections for both of the charges and ordered him to pay a $2,500 fine plus other fees and to serve 100 hours of community service. Meeks has the right to retract his guilty plea and appeal the decision, the judge said. 100 Years of Broadway at PoncanPonca 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 participating are Cynthia Thompson, Ted Sissons and Dave Hart. Cynthia ThompsonCynthia Thompson, the daughter of Robert and Pat Thompson, will play an oboe in the orchestra for “100 Years of Broadway,” Ponca City’s millennium musical evening. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in May from Oklahoma City University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in music at the University of North Texas in Denton. She is a veteran of the Oklahoma Arts Institute and the OK Mozart Festival. While she was studying at OCU, she played in its symphony orchestra, its symphonic band, its honors quintet, and was a member of Oklahoma City University’s Opera and Theatre Orchestra. Cynthia joins other distinguished graduates of the Ponca City High School music programs in coming home to participate in the celebration of the New Millennium. Many of these musicians, whose academic careers were studded with awards and scholarships, are now pursuing careers as professionals in the field; others are in pursuit of technological or business careers, using their music as an avocation. Ted SissonsTed Sissons spent four years at Oklahoma City University before transferring to Arizona State University in Tempe where he is working toward a bachelor of music performance and a bachelor of music composition. He is a 1995 graduate of Ponca City High School, and attended Oklahoma City University Summer Bass camp 1994-98. A recipient of the Petree School of Music scholarship, Ted has appeared with the Enid Symphony, the Fort Smith (Arkansas) Symphony, the orchestra at the opera in the Ozarks (Inspiration Point) and a number of musical organizations in the Oklahoma City area, including the OCU Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Opera Orchestra, and Music Theatre Orchestra. Dave HartDave Hart, who also plays string bass, will be playing his guitar in “100 Years of Broadway.” He is a member of the bluegrass band Live Bait, and although bluegrass is his favorite kind, he also plays other styles of music. The musical director and conductor of “Oliver!” for the Ponca Playhouse, Dave has been in 13 plays for that organization since he moved to Ponca City in 1981. Most recently, he appeared as Al Lewis in “The Sunshine Boys.” Former Ponca Citian Receives Purple Heart After Very Long WaitSHAWNEE — Fifty-six years is a long time to wait for a medal, but that is how long Ray Gelino had to wait. After 56 years, the former Ponca Citian has been presented his Purple Heart. Actually, he was reinstated with the Purple Heart medal which was originally and personally awarded to him by then-Allied Supreme Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Gelino served in the 552nd Signal Company in North Africa as a tech sergeant from 1942 to 1945. In 1944, while assigned to the British 8th Army, he came down with pneumonia and was hospitalized. While in the hospital, the British hospital was bombed, and Gelino sustained a broken leg and shrapnel wound to his head. After the bombing, he was transferred to a British field hospital where he was visited by Eisenhower and awarded the medal. A Purple Heart is awarded to United States military personnel wounded or killed in action by or against an enemy. By being wounded in the hospital due to enemy action, Gelino was eligible for the medal. However, when a medal is awarded to a soldier, orders must accompany the medal confirming the awarding. The general’s aide was to process the orders, but, somehow, something must have happened to the aide as the orders were never processed. After returning to his American company, the Purple Heart was taken away from Gelino since the necessary paperwork confirming the orders had not been received. Thomas Cook, a service officer with the Shawnee VFW, took on the project about two years ago. He called the British Embassy to verify the orders and was told that the records kept by the British during that time were not as good as they could have been. Cook then enlisted the aid of Congressman Wes Watkins. The Congressman went through the Military Board of Corrections to amend the situation and, through evidence presented, the board was convinced of the authenticity of the original award. Of the evidence presented for reinstatement was a letter from an 82-year-old friend who recalled Gelino receiving the medal and returning to his unit with his leg in a cast and his head bandaged. Gelino recently was presented his Purple Heart by Watkins after the 56-year wait. Present at the emotional ceremony were Gelino’s wife, daughter, son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also present were representatives from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Mrs. Gelino spoke on behalf of her husband who had suffered a stroke a few years ago, making speech difficult for Gelino. “We are forever grateful for this,” said Mrs. Gelino. “We appreciate it so much.” Gelino had also earned other military honors to include the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, European, African and Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; and three Bronze Service Stars, according to his discharge papers. Watkins pointed out that there were many World War II veterans who, because they were anxious to get home, left without their medals and didn’t think about them until years later. “Many left their wounds, their scars and ... many lives on the battlefield,” Watkins said. Gelino is the brother of Ralph Gelino of Ponca City. Emergency Sirens To Sound ThursdayThe testing of the Ponca City emergency siren warning system will be held at noon, every Thursday, according to Tom Montgomery, emergency management operations officer. The test is scheduled throughout the year. Montgomery said that in case of inclement weather, the test will be postponed, and in this case or if additional tests are planned, the public will be notified by the Ponca City News and the radio stations. DEATHSEdgar J. Gibson Edgar J. GibsonEdgar J. Gibson, Ponca City resident, died early Monday morning, Dec. 20, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 72. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Grace Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Terry Long, Minister of Missions, First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Edgar J. Gibson was born Sept. 21, 1927, at Henryetta, Okla. to William Edgar and Jewel (Fields) Gibson. He attended Ponca City Schools and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He enjoyed being with his family on campouts and fishing trips and in earlier years helping Dad with cattle and collecting coins. He is survived by his mother, Jewel Gibson, of the home. He was preceded in death by his father, William Edgar Gibson. Hughes HamptonFAIRFAX — Hughes Hampton, Fairfax resident, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 20, 1999, in the Fairfax Manor Nursing Home. He was 81. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at 2 p.m. in the Fairfax Cemetery with Rev. Robert Glasgow officiating. Services will be under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Hughes Hampton was born March 2, 1918, in Oasis, Mo., to Joe and Hester Stroud Hampton. He attended South Enterprise schools. He married Velma Hundley Girdner on Aug. 2, 1978, in Fairfax. He served in the Army for one year and was a member of the First Osage Baptist Church. He enjoyed working outside. He is survived by his wife, Velma, of the home; son David Hampton of Hollister, Mo.; two daughters, Emelia Hampton of Colorado Springs, and Mary Hampton of Hollister, Mo.; one brother, Clifford Hampton of Blackburn, Okla., one sister, Bertie Robertson of Miami, Okla.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Claud Hampton, Icem Hampton and Charlie Hampton; and one sister, Georgie Malurin. Cameron Blake AllmandCameron Blake Allmand, infant son of Misty Dawn Allmand and Gregory Dewayne Bibbs, died at birth Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at Stillwater Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Church of Fairfax with the Rev. George Weston, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Nelagany Cemetery in Nelagany, Okla. under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Survivors are his parents, Misty Dawn Allmand of Stillwater and Gregory Dewayne Bibbs of Fairfax; maternal grandparents, Cheryl Allmand of Fairfax and Henry “Sonny” Allmand III of Paradise, Calif.; maternal great-grandparents, Ray and Joyce Conner of Fairfax and the Rev. Henry “Hank” and Connie Allmand Jr. of Roseburg, Ore.; maternal great-great-grandmother Reppard Mooneyham of Chowchilla, Calif.; paternal grandparents, Rosie Wright of Fairfax and Bennie Bibbs of Duncan; and several aunts and uncles. Casket bearers will be Ray Conner and Ralph Dooley. The family will be at the Allmand home to receive family and friends. Sharon Lee KeenHARLEM, Ga. — Sharon Lee Keen, a native of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was 57. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Starling, Ga., with the Rev. Michael Sutphin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Starling Funeral Home in Harlem. Sharon Lee Keen was born Feb. 4, 1942, to Arthur and Doris Golay of Ponca City. She had recently retired as office manager with Augusta Allergy and was a former manager of Zippy Mart. She was a member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church, where she was a pianist. Survivors include a son, Bradley Keen of Harlem; three daughters, Kristen Dawson, Grovetown, Ga., Kimberly Keen and Michelle Lyons, both of North Augusta; her mother, Doris Golay of Ponca City; two sisters, Joyce Kurtz, Lindsborg, Kan., and Judith Wells of Lewiston, Idaho; and six grandchildren. Casket bearers will be Ricky Casteel, Tyler Lyons, Wayne Dawson, Charles Rhoden, Brian Jones, Chris Dawson, Woodrow Walker and Walter Hadley. Charles W. RiffMEDFORD — Charles W. Riff of Medford, 83, died Dec. 20, 1999, in Integris Bass Baptist Health Center in Enid. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Dec. 23, 1999, in Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel in Enid. The Rev. Jo Ann Kirkham will officiate. Service is under the direction of the Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Charles Riff was born May 18, 1916, in Island Palm, Vt., the son of Herbert and Mary (McCue) Riff. He attended school in North Stratford, N.H. On Nov. 21, 1936, he married Ruby Holloway in Groton, N.H. He worked hauling logs, and then did lumber milling. Riff later went to school to learn to process Homogenized Milk, and was one of the first men to learn this process. He worked in that field for the Killfassett Company of Vermont for several years. He moved to Oklahoma in 1955, and lived in Nowata, Burbank and Medford. Riff worked in the oil field as a pumper for 10 years, retiring in 1965 following an injury. He is survived by his wife, Ruby, of the home; six children, Gloria Begbie of Lake Dallas, Texas, Carolyn Hicks of Pond Creek, Herbert Riff of Blackwell, Sharon Haynes of Medford, Donald Riff of Blackwell, and Charles Riff Jr. of Franklin, Ind.; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Harold Gordon PratherBLACKWELL — Harold Gordon Prather of Blackwell, 92, died Dec. 20, 1999, in Blackwell Regional Hospital. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Dec. 23, 1999, in First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Geoffrey Pfaff officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Harold Gordon Prather was born Sept. 17, 1907, in Monroe, La., the son of Thomas Byron and Elizabeth Virginia (Utterbach) Prather. As an infant, he moved with his family to a farm southwest of Tonkawa, and he later attended Tonkawa Schools, graduating from University Preparatory School in Tonkawa in 1924. He furthered his education by attending Northern Oklahoma College. Prather worked at First National Bank in Tonkawa, and in 1930, he began employment with Globe Oil and Refining in Blackwell, where he managed the accounting and personnel department for 17 years. Prather was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Blackwell. He married Lois Mae Moore Sandy Feb. 2, 1929, in Enid. In 1947 the couple purchased the Larkin Hotel in Blackwell, which they operated until 1960. They then moved to Perry, where they operated the Cherokee Strip Motel until their retirement in 1985. Following retirement the couple moved near Lake Tenkiller, returning to Blackwell in 1993. Survivors include his wife, Lois, of Blackwell; a son, Gordon Prather of Amarillo, Texas; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Wesley, John, Charles and Thomas Prather; and one sister, Virginia Prather. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Bridge and A, Blackwell, OK 74631. Casket bearers will be Greg Sandy, Steve Webb, Don Ganer, Steve Whaylen, and Larry Leatherman. Twilo Ann GillumTwilo Ann Gillum, Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was 69. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at 10 a.m., mountain standard time, at the Greene Funeral Home Chapel in Syracuse, Kan. Rodney Fairchild will be presiding. Burial will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery under the direction of Greene Funeral Home of Syracuse. Twilo Ann Gillum was born Nov. 21, 1930, in Syracuse, Kan. to George and Fae Grubbs Fuller. She was a homemaker and lived in the Syracuse area for many years before moving to Ponca City. On May 20, 1948, she married Erwin Gillum in Syracuse. He died March 18, 1992. Survivors include one daughter, Karolyn Cutshall of Ponca City; two sisters, Reva Glenn of Lakewood, Colo. and Aletha Lane of Syracuse; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m., mountain standard time, Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Greene Funeral Home in Syracuse. Memorial contributions to the family may be made in care of Greene Funeral Home, 410 North Sumnter, Syracuse, Kan. 67878. Mildred I. MillsAPACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Mildred I. “Millie” Mills, longtime resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999. She was 79. Cremation will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, under the direction of Apache Junction Mortuary in Arizona. Millie Mills was born Nov. 12, 1920, to Willy Wallace Hall and Lorene Pearl Deadell Hall in Coffeyville, Kan. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Dana Mills of Apache Junction, Arizona; one son, William Mills of Texas; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.R. “Jumbo” Mills in October 1999. Services PendingCharles WhilesCharles Clarence Whiles, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 22, 1999, at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was 78. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. The family will be at the home, 1416 McGraw Drive. ObituariesNellie Mae LewisNellie Mae Lewis, Ponca City resident, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 20, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 55. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at the Foursquare Gospel Church with the Rev. Tom Wynn presiding. Burial will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Nellie was born on Oct. 5, 1944, at Ponca City, Okla., the daughter of Stanley and Cordelia (Skinner) Hand. She received her education in the Ponca City Schools, graduating in 1962. On March 20, 1963, she was united in marriage to Frank O. Lewis at Tulsa, Okla., where they made their first home. They then moved to Vinita, Okla., where they resided for three and a half years, then returning to Ponca City where they continued to reside. At the time of her death she was employed as an associate of the Ponca City Wal-Mart Store. She also was involved in a homebased business called Quixtar. Her hobbies included crocheting, collecting Holiday Barbies, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors are her husband, Frank, of the home; a son, Larry James Lewis, and special friend, Janet Boone, Nowata, Okla.; two daughters, Natalie Marie Lewis and Shane Suggs and Angela Janette and Gary Adkins of Ponca City; one brother, Charlie Hand Sr. of Oklahoma City, OK; four grandchildren, Bradley Adkins, Timothy Allen Adkins, Natasha Mae Suggs, and Daniel James Suggs, all of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Leonard Hand, Henry Hand, Francis Hand and Rhett Hand, and one sister, Anna Marie Hand. Casket bearers will be: Shane Suggs, Sean Suggs, Gary Adkins, Jason Welch, Jeremy Hollingsworth, John McFarland. Honorary casket bearers will be: Billy Soles, Chuck Hand Jr., Kelly Hand, Wesley Fields and Mario Ratliff. The family will be at the Lewis home at 5335 East 60 Road. paid obituary Josephine Clementine HancockJosephine Clementine Hancock, Ponca City resident, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at her home. She was 83. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. at Trout Funeral Home with the Rev. Blaine Herron, pastor of Foursquare Gospel Church, officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery, Nowata, Okla. Josephine was born on March 28, 1916, in Eads, Colo. She was the daughter of Willard Wesley and Grace Chronister Westover. Eight years later, following the death of her mother, she moved with her father and baby sister to Delaware, Okla. She attended Delaware schools and Whittaker Hospital Nursing School in Pryor, Okla. On Feb. 4, 1936, she married John Heasley Hancock in Nowata. Josephine worked as a registered nurse for 38 years. She was employed at Nowata Memorial Hospital and Jane Phillips Episcopal Hospital in Bartlesville. She was a member of Baptist churches in Delaware, Bartlesville and Skiatook. Forty-seven years of marriage ended in 1984 with the death of her husband. She has spent the last eight years living with her children and has been in Ponca City for the last 18 months. Josephine devoted her life to her family and is remembered lovingly as a mother and homemaker. Her hobbies include cooking, sewing, gardening and spoiling her children. She is survived by a son, Norman Wesley Hancock of Pottsboro, Texas; two daughters, Laura Johniece Campbell of Pottsboro and Donna Jo Manning of Ponca City; a sister, Mildred Lucille Neihouse of Coffeyville, Kan.; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, a daughter, Carol Sue Park, preceded her in death in 1996. Honorary casket bearers will be Kenny Park, Ky Park, Geoffrey Park, Corey Motley, Tony Bartlett, Lance Heart, Jon Heart, Sam Jackson, Travis Jackson, Brian Kyle, William Kyle, Taylor Clark and Benjamin Clark. Contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSHow About Sharing Dinner — Cooking Christmas dinner? Would you be willing to share with a needy person? Call Helpline at 765-5551. 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. Need a Christmas Dinner? — Will you be by yourself on Christmas Day? Would you like a home-cooked meal? Call Helpline at 765-5551. Just Arrived! 14K clip earrings, 30” chains, diamond baby rings. The Jewelry Connection, 211 East Grand. adv. Available — Large clean two-three bedroom house, central heat and air, ceiling fans, garage, phone 762-2785. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Subject Held — An employee at Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:02 a.m. Tuesday that a shoplifter was in custody. An officer was assigned and a 17-year-old boy was held for petit larceny. Theft — An employee at Sykes requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 9:41 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on a theft. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 10:52 a.m. Tuesday that an accident had occurred at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Two vehicles were towed from the scene. Don Sawyer’s Chimney Sweep. 26 years experience. Call now before the rush and get on his list. 580-762-8883. adv. Burglary — A man from the 800 block of East Central Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday that his residence had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken. Kenny Lander of Quality Water Services, now servicing Kay County. Call 762-7555. adv. Subject Held — An employee at Fairfield Inn requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday with a man in the second floor hallway. An officer was assigned and a 30-year-old man was held for public intoxication and a city warrant for failure to pay. Burglary — A woman from the 300 block of South Birch Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:29 p.m. Tuesday that her vehicle had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:42 p.m. Tuesday that a 41-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. 101 Ranch Oldtimers 2000 calendars available at The Glass Negative, 104 North First. Also previous years available! $10. 765-9785. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:58 p.m. Tuesday that an 18-year-old man was being held for strong armed robbery. Bowl In the New Year at Ponca Bowl. December 31st, 9:00 p.m. till ? “Glow-Bowl” $15 per person. Reserve your place. Call 762-3333. adv. Subject Held — An employee of Wal-Mart reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:26 p.m. Tuesday that an adult was being held for shoplifting. An officer was assigned and a 19-year-old woman was held for petit larceny. Students “Christmas Break” open bowl special, December 17, 1999 thru January 2, 2000 (except on Mondays 12/20 and 12/27). Closed Christmas Day. $1.50 per game 75 cents shoe rental. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Ponca Bowl, 762-3333. adv. Accident — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:44 p.m. Tuesday that an accident had occurred in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday that a 22-year-old man was being held on a city warrant and a Kay County warrant. The Fox will be open at 1 p.m. Friday Christmas Eve. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of South Fourteenth Street at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday that a 26-year-old man was being held for giving false information to an officer. Santa for hire. 762-7825 after 5:00 pm. adv. Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday that a vehicle had rolled over eight miles east of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified. No injuries were reported. 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. Item Missing — A man from the 1700 block of Little Lane reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:37 p.m. Tuesday that his cellular phone had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Enjoy The sun, golf in Green Valley, AZ. Furnished two bedroom town house for rent. Utilities included. Available January and February. 762-6813. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of South Second Street at 1:29 a.m. Wednesday that a 23-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Paulines Will be closed 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th for the Christmas holiday. Open the 28th at 5:00 p.m. Our staff wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. adv. Accident — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday that an accident had occurred in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue. Information was logged that subjects involved exchanged information. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. LIFESTYLESPah Mah’ Seh Youth Council Plans Dance Pah Mah’ Seh Youth Council Plans DanceThe Pah Mah’ Seh Youth Council will be holding a benefit dance on Sunday. Dancing will start at 2:30 p.m., supper at 5:30 p.m., with wolf songs, round dancing and war dancing finishing out the evening. Everyone is invited and those attending are asked to bring their own dishes and chairs. The staff will include, head singer, Brandon Bold Warrior; head man dancer, Lawrence Johnson; master of ceremonies, Lester Eagle; cooks, Kim and Jana Grass, and water boy, Wesley Bear. SPORTSMillennium Run Set for Dec. 31 Millennium Run Set for Dec. 31The Last Run of the Millennium, a 5-K road run, will be held Dec. 31 at 10 a.m., starting at Sixth and Grand. The run, sponsored by the Ponca City Millennium Commission, will be around the old town site. There is no entry fee and T-shirts are $10 each. To enter, or for more information, contact Penny Surber, 762-4798. Cans 4 Critters WorksOklahoma students who are interested in helping the environment and also assisting state wildlife conservation efforts should sign up now to participate in the statewide “Cans 4 Critters” contest. Sponsored by the Department's Wildlife Diversity Program, the “Cans 4 Critters” contest helps enhance awareness among students about Oklahoma's wildlife resources. “Now starting its sixth year, Cans 4 Critters has been extremely successful,” said Jeremy Garrett, natural resources specialist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. “Over the last five years, Oklahoma students have recycled 25,100 pounds of aluminum and contributing more than $8,600 for wildlife research.” Participating in Cans 4 Critters is simple, Garrett said. Youth groups from schools, Camp Fire, 4-H, science clubs, Scouts and others recycle aluminum cans and forward the money they raise as a donation to the Wildlife Diversity Program. The deadline for the contest is Earth Day, April 22. “The Wildlife Diversity Program has used the money for projects related to the Texas horned lizard, a rare animal that many people have not seen in decades,” To enroll a group in the contest, write to: Cans 4 Critters, Wildlife Diversity Program, 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; call 405/521-4616. Or ou can also email the department at: natural@oklaosf.state.ok.us. Bird Survey NearsDuring last year's 12th annual Winter Bird Survey, 759 Oklahomans cataloged the birds that visited their backyard feeders. Volunteers are again asked to participate in this ongoing research project. This year, it will be conducted Jan. 13-16. “Participants counted more than 70,000 birds last year, but we hope to count even more birds during this year’s survey, set for January 13-16, 2000,” said Jeremy Garrett, natural resources specialist for the Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program. Mirroring 1998, goldfinches were again the most common bird spotted at feeders in 1999, with 8,724 birds counted. They were followed by dark-eyed juncos (5,814), cardinals (5,614), house sparrows (5,290) and blue jays (3,247). To participate in the bird survey, count the birds at or under your feeder, no matter what the weather conditions are like, and write them down on the survey form. All survey forms must be returned to the Wildlife Diversity Program by February 14. To receive a copy of the booklet Fall & Winter Bird Watching, which includes the Winter Bird Survey, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Winter Bird Survey, Wildlife Diversity Program, 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. You also can participate online by visiting: www.state.ok.us/~odwc/winter. ODW Acquires WetlandsIn 2001, Oklahoma waterfowl hunters will be able to enjoy a new 2,200-acre wildlife management area in Choctaw County. Formerly one of only two rice farms in Oklahoma, the property sits along Muddy Boggy Creek and contains nearly 2,000 acres of prime wetland habitat that serves a variety of waterfowl, as well as ibis, roseated spoonbills and perhaps the largest concentrations of wood storks in Oklahoma. “At one point last year, there were 50,000 mallards on the property,” said Alan Stacey, waterfowl biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. B.C. Wetlands, a Dallas-based conservation organization, recently offered to donate the property to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to accept the donation at its regular December meeting on Dec. 5. “We feel this property will be an asset to the wildlife resources in southeastern Oklahoma and to our state's sportsmen,” said Alan Peoples, chief of the Department’s Wildlife Division. “This land provides valuable habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds, and also because it will provide valuable waterfowl hunting opportunities for many generations of Oklahoma sportsmen.” Even without its habitat considerations, the property would be extremely valuable, Peoples added. However, B.C. Wetlands has taken significant steps to improve habitat conditions on the property. Improvements include dikes, water diversion structures, berms and earthen platforms on which food is planted. The value of these improvements alone is valued at nearly $1 million. “In its present condition, the only improvements the Department would need to make would be a parking lot, an entrance and proper signage,” Stacey said. “ There's a lot of support for us to obtain this area because it create such valuable hunting opportunities.” OSU Goes to 10-0By JIM COUR AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Desmond Mason scored a season-high 31 points as No. 13 Oklahoma State pulled away in the second half to defeat Washington 84-72. Oklahoma State (10-0) was outrebounded Tuesday night for the fourth time this season. The shorter Huskies (4-5) had a 32-28 rebounding advantage. The Cowboys also have been outrebounded by Arkansas-Little Rock, Wichita State and Texas-San Antonio this year. ‘‘Our defensive board play is not where it should be. We need to improve on that,’’ Sutton said. ‘‘But we can’t improve on our record and that’s the bottom line.’’ Washington, which is supposed to be rebuilding after making two consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, got 13 offensive rebounds, a statistic that disappointed 6-foot-10 Brian Montonati. ‘‘We need to improve dramatically on our defensive rebounding,’’ he said. Deon Luton, who is from Del City, Okla., had a season-best 26 points for the Huskies and reminded Sutton after the game that he got away from Oklahoma State’s recruiting net. ‘‘I went over after the game to congratulate him and said, ‘I should have recruited you,’’’ Sutton said. ‘‘He said, ‘Yeah, you should’ve.’’’ Luton made 5-of-8 3-point attempts after going 1-for-13 as a sophomore two years ago in a loss in Stillwater, Okla. Said Luton: ‘‘They really weren’t interested in me and I really wasn’t interested in them.’’ The Cowboys looked lethargic in the first half, when they were held to a 35-35 tie, but began to take control after Luton’s 7-footer gave Washington (4-5) a 45-43 lead with 4:41 gone in the second half. ‘‘We knew they would scrap and in the first half they outhustled us,’’ Mason said. Luton’s basket was the last points by the Huskies until Luton made two free throws with 11:57 left. Oklahoma State had an 11-0 run in that span to take control at 54-45 with 12:12 remaining. Glendon Alexander had two 3-pointers and a 15-footer during the Cowboys’ run. The Cowboys twice led by 16 points, at 75-59 with 4:38 left after a 3-pointer by Mason and 77-61 after a layup by Montonati with 4:12 to go. The Huskies cut Oklahoma State’s lead to seven points with 1:24 remaining on Senque Carey’s layup after Chris Walcott made two 3-pointers and Luton added a 3-pointer. The Cowboys got a free throw from Mason with 9.8 seconds left in the first half to get a tie at halftime. Luton sank a 3-pointer with 46 seconds left in the opening half. Mason, a 6-5 senior forward, came within one point of his career high on 11-of-17 shooting. In addition, he had seven rebounds. Montonati had 17 points, Alexander 15 and Joe Adkins 13 for Sutton’s team. Doug Gottlieb, Oklahoma State’s senior point guard, had 12 assists, giving him 764 for his career and moving him into the Top 25 in NCAA Division I history. He led the nation in assists at 8.8 per game last season. Will Perkins and Carey each scored 11 points, and Michael Johnson 10 for the Huskies. Carey also had nine assists. Washington tried to be patient on offense, trying to run the shot clock down and looking for good shots. They wound up shooting 43 percent. ‘‘Against a team like this, you have to have great discipline,’’ Huskies coach Bob Bender said. No. 13 OKLAHOMA ST. 84, WASHINGTON 72 OKLAHOMA ST. (10-0) Montonati 8-9 1-1 17, Mason 11-17 8-11 31, Webber 1-2 1-2 3, Adkins 4-10 2-2 13, Gottlieb 1-3 0-3 2, Alexander 4-6 5-6 15, Jonzen 1-3 1-2 3, Keep 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-50 18-27 84. WASHINGTON (4-5) Perkins 5-8 1-3 11, Walcott 2-8 3-4 9, Carey 4-8 3-4 11, Luton 8-17 5-7 26, Johnson 4-9 0-0 10, Clark 0-2 0-0 0, Coffee 0-0 0-0 0, Green 2-5 0-0 4, Shelton 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 25-58 13-20 72. Halftime—Oklahoma St. 35, Washington 35. 3-point goals—Oklahoma St. 6-10 (Adkins 3-4, Alexander 2-4, Mason 1-1, Gottlieb 0-1), Washington 9-18 (Luton 5-8, Walcott 2-3, Johnson 2-3, Green 0-1, Carey 0-3). Fouled out—None. Rebounds—Oklahoma St. 28 (Mason 7), Washington 32 (Walcott, Carey 6). Assists—Oklahoma St. 23 (Gottlieb 12), Washington 18 (Carey 9). Total fouls—Oklahoma St. 19, Washington 21. A—5,877. TU Gets To Semis In ClassicBAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tulsa advanced to the semifinal round of the Puerto Rico Holiday Classic with a 80-66 win over Boston College. All five Tulsa starters scored in double figures and the Golden Hurricane held Boston College freshman Troy Bell 13 points below his average in the opening round. Tulsa (9-1) will face North Carolina Charlotte, which beat Illinois Chicago 87-61, in today’s semifinals. David Shelton, Greg Harrington and Tony Heard each had 14 points for Tulsa, while Marcus Hill added 13 and Eric Coley 10. Coley also had 10 rebounds and seven steals. Tulsa came into the game forcing 24.1 turnovers per game and Boston College (6-3) had 23. Hill hit two 3-pointers in a 16-2 run that gave the Golden Hurricane a 55-37 lead with 9:48 to play. The Eagles, who had won three straight, got within 70-59 on a 3-pointer by Kenny Harley with 1:01 to play, but Tulsa went 10-for-10 from the foul line in the final 55 seconds. Bell entered the game averaging 21 points per game and he had 28 points in a victory over Michigan on Sunday. He was 3-for-11 against Tulsa and had seven turnovers. Kenny Walls led Boston College with 14 points and Xavier Singletary added 12. TULSA 80, BOSTON COLL. 66 BOSTON COLLEGE (6-3) Agbai 1-2 3-5 5, Ross 0-2 0-0 0, Bell 3-11 2-2 8, Cotton 4-5 1-3 9, Singletary 4-16 3-6 12, Beerbohm 3-8 2-4 9, Harley 2-4 3-4 9, Walls 5-9 0-0 14, Millar 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-57 14-24 66. TULSA (9-1) Coley 5-11 0-4 10, Shelton 2-3 10-10 14, Harrington 6-8 0-1 14, Hill 5-8 0-0 13, Heard 4-10 2-2 14, Davis 0-0 0-0 0, Swanson 0-3 0-0 0, Kurtz 2-4 2-4 6, Reed 1-2 4-4 7, Hooper 0-0 0-0 0, McDaniel 0-2 2-2 2. Totals 25-51 20-27 80.
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