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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, January 21, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALNearly News Nearly NewsThe gremlins have gotten into the type again — NN has discovered the Young-at-Heart Dance is not held every Thursday at the Elks Lodge as announced in the News Briefs on Wednesday. The Young-at-Heart Dance is held every Monday night at the American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, from 7 to 10 p.m. The first Monday of each month is Snack and Hillbilly Night. Music is by Ken Wilson and the Sunshine Playboy Band — That’s right — Monday nights at the Legion ... not Thursday nights at the Elks Lodge. Chamber NewsThe Health and Medical Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a workshop called “Safety in the Workplace” on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This workshop will be held at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Conference Room B and C. This complimentary luncheon is to discuss safety and prevention of work-related injures and also the employer and employee rights in the workplace. Mike Morris will be presenting a presentation on ergonomics, Doug Wilson will be presenting from the Physical Therapy department at the hospital, and Ron Teague will be presenting Rights of Employees and Employers. If you are interested in attending the luncheon, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 765-4400 to RSVP by Feb. 8. The luncheon is co-sponsored by Bridgeway Inc. and Edwin Fair Community Health Center. What’s the Cost of Living in Ponca City? That’s a question which we hear quite frequently at the Chamber. You’d be surprised how many people have it on the top of their list when they request information about our community. Up to now, there has been no way to answer this question. The best we could do was to take the figures which were available for Tulsa and Oklahoma City and use them as a guideline. The truth is, however, that the cost of living in either of those cities may compare in some ways and differ in others. The trick was to find a way to gather data on Ponca City and then compare it to other areas of the country. Then we would have a true picture of comparative cost of living. We recently found just such an answer and are now involved in gathering the information on the cost of a wide range of items from groceries to haircuts, toothpaste, housing, medical care, prescription medicine, and the list goes on and on. This information will be gathered each quarter and submitted to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association to be included along with 300 other cities in the nation in ACCRA’s Cost Of Living Survey, which is the definitive reference source in the U.S. We’re proud to be a part of this research process and will share with you some of the information which is generated every three months. Our first report won’t be published for several months yet, but when it is, we’ll be sure to let you know. We hope to be able to post it on the Chamber’s Web Page. Upcoming Events Friday, Jan. 22—Board of Directors Meeting, Ponca City High School Commons, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27—Governor’s Conference on Small Business, Pioneer Technology Center Room EBC, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29—Ribbon Cutting, Halt At X Stables, 4051 North Pecan, 10 a.m. Standing Room Only During Grand Tour of DowntownIt was standing room only at the Poncan Theatre Wednesday morning to watch the premier of Ponca City’s Main Street Authority’s “Grand Tour.” Billed by the Authority’s design committee as a “virtual tour” of downtown Ponca City’s history, the large crowd enjoyed the presentation of both historic and current slides depicting the growth and development of the downtown area. One viewer stated that the downtown had developed from a “cow town to uptown.” The program started with a slide of downtown’s first business structure — the Souligny Land Agency tent which was erected soon after the land run. The presenter of the program, design committee chairman Bret Carter, made many comments on the significant architecture found in the downtown district and the eligibility of the area to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “It was not nearly as dry and humorless as I expected a history to be,” said one participant. “It was actually very enjoyable and fun.” The Main Street Authority gave away several prizes to people who guessed mystery buildings from historic slides. The toughest building for the crowd to identify was on the south side of the 300 block East Grand, once the location of Castello’s. The crowd was dazzled by the historical trivia which was revealed such as the fact that the Calkins building at 101 West Grand Avenue is nearly 100 years old and was Ponca City’s first three-story building downtown. They were also interested in the fact that it was one of the five oldest buildings in downtown, joining the current location of Junior’s Gun Shop, the old Castello’s building, and others on that list. The audience was encouraged to become active in the revitalization of downtown. “Each and every citizen of Ponca City has an emotional attachment to the heart of our community,” Carter stated. The Ponca City Main Street Authority, which started in 1987, is an organization of business owners and concerned citizens interested and dedicated in the revitalization of the business district. Based on historic preservation concepts, the program also encourages revitalization by promotion of economic development as a tool for the revitalization process. Their funding is from the local community and businesses. For more information about the Main Street program or how to participate call the Program Director at the Main Street Office, 763-8082. The “Grand Tour” presentation is also available for any civic group that has an interest in business development, history, or in the downtown area itself. The 45 minute program is free of charge and can be booked by calling Carter at home in the evenings at 762-3004. Marland Estate Buildings Receive Long Range ApprovalBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Long range plans for two buildings on the Marland Estate have been approved by the Marland Estate Commission. The advisory board approved both Lydie’s Cottage and the Artist Studio as multi-use facilities. Recommendations for Lydie’s Cottage, which is named for Marland’s second wife, include displaying the first floor dining room, living room and kitchen in 1940 style. Planned for the second floor is a north sidewalk through photo exhibit of the Marland family history, and a display on the south side would feature Lydie’s bedroom with clothes in the closet. Other uses could be for private parties, wedding receptions and business meetings. And perhaps in the future a possible limited use as a bed and breakfast. For the Artist Studio recommended uses include that the first floor include the Bryant Baker Studio in the north wing. Baker is the sculptor that E.W. Marland commissioned to do the Pioneer Woman Statue. Other uses are art exhibits and demonstrations, private parties and receptions and Art Adventure classes. Building restoration reports were given by Larry Stephenson, Doyle Worstell and Jon Kennedy. Lynda Clark reported on long range planning and Eldridge Manering told about volunteer support and progress on moving the Interstate Oil Compact Monument now on the grounds of the Pioneer Woman Museum. A report from the Marland Estate Foundation shows the membership drive has raised $28,075 and the Paul Prather Memorial balance is $2,100. David Myers of Monumental Enterprises, Inc., which leases the Conference Center noted that December had not been “spectacular” and January was shaping up the same way. The center rents lodging and meeting rooms. Discussion on the Landscape/Grounds progress, Chaired by Sherry Muchmore, revealed progress being made. Recently Muchmore reported that Dr. Anella, Assistant Professor of the Horticulture Department at OSU, had met with the committee and toured the grounds. Anella said he would like to have the project begin near the end of the Spring semester. The OSU students will be researching the original gardens. The project will center around Lydie’s cottage and may be expanded in the future. Executive Director Kathy Adams presented a time line and funding sources for jobs in progress at the Estate. The year to date total income for 1998 is listed at $119,833 compared to $109,460 in 1997 and $72,457 in 1996. Events were up with income of $35,253 compared to $31,178 in 1997 and $19,262 in 1996. The year to date revenue was listed at $134,881, of which $53,499 was transferred from the City’s General Fund. Year to date expenditures were listed at $130,501. Visitation at the Mansion for 1998 totaled 40,455 down from 50,053 in 1997 and up from 18,688 in 1996. Girl Scout Cookie Sale Will Begin Here Jan. 29Girl Scout cookies will be available for purchase in Ponca City, beginning Jan. 29. A delicious new variety “Upside Downs” frosted oatmeal cookies with a sweet sugar frosting on the bottom will be added to seven other popular varieties to tickle the tastebuds. The 1999 Girls Scout Cookie Sale in Ponca City will run from Jan. 29 through Feb. 28. For just $2.50 per box, Ponca City area residents can take their pick of the new Upside Downs, popular Thin Mints, chewey Caramel DeLites, delicious Peanut Butter Patties, the old standby Peanut Butter Sandwich, buttery Shortbread, crispy Five World Cinnamons with Sugar, or a reduced fat cookie, Lemon Pastry Creme. The cookie sale helps Girl Scouts learn several important skills including; handling money, goal setting, teamwork, meeting the public and more. “The cookie sale is also an important fund-raiser and the proceeds go directly to support Girl Scouting locally,” says Kim Lynch, executive director of Bluestem Girl Scout Council. Lynch also points out, that one of the things making the Girl Scout Cookie sale unique from most fund-raisers is that a portion of the revenue goes directly to the individual troop which sold the cookies. The Girl Scouts in that troop get to make decisions about how it is spent. The remaining proceeds are budgeted by the volunteer Board of Directors of Bluestem Girl Scout Council for expenses to provide services to 2,100 girls and 770 adults in 16 counties in northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. Beginning Jan. 29, you can “expect a Girl Scout to appear on your doorstep or ask for your order at church, school or in the grocery store. “When you buy Girl Scout cookies, you really are helping fund the future.” says Lynch. DEATHSVirginia Ruth Simmons Virginia Ruth SimmonsNEWKIRK — Virginia Ruth Simmons, longtime Newkirk resident, died Tuesday night, Jan. 19, 1999, at the Ponca City Nursing Center in Ponca City. She was 81. The funeral has been scheduled for noon, Friday, Jan. 22, at the Newkirk First Baptist Church with the Rev. John Tramel officiating. Burial is to follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Tonkawa under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Home, Newkirk. Virginia Ruth (Veach) Simmons was born Aug. 8, 1917, in Three Sands, the daughter of Clarence and Verna Lou (Meyers) Veach. She grew up and received her education in Three Sands. On Dec. 25, 1936, she was married to Gwinn LeRoy Simmons in Billings and they established their first home on a farm in Osage. They later moved to several locations in Kansas with her husband’s business including the Plainville and Codell, Kan., area, and then to Ellinwood. In 1951 they moved to the Great Bend, Kan., where Mrs. Simmons worked as bookkeeper in her husband’s business. They later moved to Peru, Kan. and operated a Grade A Dairy Farm for five years. Mrs. Simmons also worked in a grocery store there. In 1965, the couple moved to a farm east of Newkirk, then into Newkirk in 1984. Mrs. Simmons was employed at Dale’s Foodland (later Greenhaws IGA and C&B IGA). She was a member of the Newkirk First Baptist Church and Red Rose Garden Club, and a former member of B&PW. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and quilting. Survivors include two daughters, Sarah Tammen of Great Bend, Kan. and Gwenlyn Rippe of Newkirk; one sister, Manelva Briedenbach of Ponca City; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 9, 1987; one son, Dennis Simmons; her parents; two brothers, Gordon Veach and Wayne Veach; three sisters, Fleta, Waunita, and Wanda; two grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. A memorial fund in Mrs. Simmons name has been established with the Newkirk First Baptist Church and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Heart Research fund. Contributions may be made through Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, OK 74647-0468. Hazel B. LakeHazel B. Lake, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 94. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the First Christian Church Chapel with the Rev. Charles Heyer, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 9 p.m. Thursday. Hazel B. (Webb) Lake was born Feb. 3, 1904, in Woodward, the daughter of David Mark and Oradella (Arthur) Webb. She was employed as a telephone operator in Ponca City in the 1920s. She was married to Glen A. Lake on Aug. 25, 1928, in Guthrie and the couple established their home in Ponca City. Mrs. Lake was a member of the First Christian Church and 64-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She took care of the American Legion Hut for more than 10 years and sometimes served as a cook there. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Wayne Webb of Hobbs, N.M. and Larry Lake of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by her husband in July 1987, her parents, and two brothers. Janet HaleBURBANK — Janet Yvonne Hale, Burbank resident, died Tuesday Jan. 19, 1999, at the Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. She was 78. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday Jan. 22, 1999, at Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City with Mr. Herbert Paradis, officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, Ponca City. Janet Yvonne (Stanton) Hale was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Sioux Falls, S.D. the daughter of Arthur and Edith (Holmes) Stanton. She moved to Ponca City in 1934. She was married to Hugh Hale on Nov. 20, 1975, in Ponca City and the couple made their home in Burbank. Mrs. Hale had been employed by the Quo Vadis and the Mid America Garment Factory. She also operated the Terminal Cafe for a number of years. She enjoyed gardening and her animals, especially her cats. Survivors include her husband, Hugh of the home; one daughter, Lyndall Whitmore Owens of Checotah; one brother, Arlo Stanton of Adair; eight sisters, Elva Marlow of Oklahoma City, Virginia Leathers of Tulsa, Verna Keltner of Claremore, Joan Garrison of Broken Arrow, Ardith Parris of Tulsa, and Helen Krepts, Emma Twigger, and Bobby Jean Maraessa, all of Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Thomas Folger. Casket bearers will be Joe Fisher, Zane Olney, Lewis Owens and Terry Stansberry. Clyda Pauline WeeksCLAREMORE — Clyda Pauline Weeks, former Kaw City resident, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, in Claremore. She was 71. The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, at the Claremore Funeral Home Chapel in Claremore. Burial was to be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore. Clyda Pauline (Branom) Weeks was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Winfield, Kan., the daughter of James M. and Bernice G. (Miller) Branom. She was married to John P. Weeks Sr. on July 3, 1944, in Ponca City. The couple made their home in Kaw City until 1965, when they moved to Claremore. Mrs. Weeks was assistant manager and cook at the Sonic Drive In for about 12 years and was known by some as “Grandma” She was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Trinity Baptist Church in Claremore. Survivors include five sons, John P. of Arkansas City, Kan., Jim and Steven of Claremore, Robert of Chelsea and Mike of Oologah; five brothers and sisters, Don Branom of Disney, Frank Branom of Kansas City, Mo., Byge Branom of Claremore, Nancy Anderson of Houston, Texas and Ronnie Branom of Marysville, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 16, 1993, and her parents. Services PendingPhilip S. WhitePhilip S. White, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 55. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the First Baptist Church Chapel. Other arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home and will be announced later. Alma Jean LambAlma Jean Lamb, Ponca City resident, died Thursday evening, January 20, 1999, at her home. She was 72. Survivors include her husband, P.R. “Butch” Lamb, of the home. Services are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSBirthday Celebration — There will be a birthday supper and hand game for Mary Hudson Stiers, sister of Jovon Lieb, at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Otoe Housing Authority Building. Everyone welcome, bring your own dishes and chairs. Dry, Winter skin?? Free sample of facial moisturizer to fit your skin type from Estee Lauder or Clinique at John’s Apparel, downtown Ponca City. 762-2763. adv. Senior Citizens Dance Set — A Senior Citizens Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday at the Senior Citizens Building, 320 South A in Arkansas City. The Pete Coli Country Band will play for dancing. All senior citizens are invited to attend and bring a favorite snack to share. Being Relocated, or in town for a short time? We have homes available by the month or longer. All homes are full furnished with appliances, furniture, linens, pots and pans. Inclusive of cable, local phone, and utilities. Please call 580-762-7980 or 580-718-0681. adv. Graffiti — At 8:28 a.m. Wednesday a man in the 100 block of North Second Street reported graffiti on a building. An officer was assigned. Attempted Theft — At 6:50 a.m. Wednesday a woman in the 2500 block of Honeywood advised police that someone had attempted to steal her car. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pauline’s Pork chop dinner, $11.95. One half order, $8.95. Friday January 22nd. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv. Vehicle Vandalism — A man in the 700 block of East Overbrook Avenue notified police at 6:52 a.m. Wednesday of vehicle vandalism. A report was taken. Beginning Monday, 1-25-99 at 8:00 a.m., the road crossing Kaw Dam will be closed 24 hours per day through Friday, 1-29-99 at 5:00 p.m. There will be signs and warning flashers at Highway 60 and at the Corp of Engineers office alerting drivers of the closure. This closing is taking place to install new equipment. Drive careful! adv. Arrest — A 36-year-old man was arrested at 7:06 a.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of North Sunset Street on a city warrant for failure to pay. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Attempted Theft — A woman in the 2600 block of North Fifth Street advised police at 7:31 a.m. Wednesday that someone had attempted to steal her car. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Arrest — Police arrested a 38-year-old man from North Pine Street and West Cleveland Avenue at 1:19 a.m. Thursday for driving while intoxicated, transporting an open container and failure to signal. Stolen Gun — A man in the 800 block of North Lake Street contacted police at 7:44 a.m. Wednesday regarding the theft of a gun. WWF Royal Rumble coming to Pay Per View Sunday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m. Catch all your favorite WWF superstars battle to the end! Call to order Cable ONE, 762-6684. adv. Television Theft — At 8:32 a.m. Wednesday a man in the 700 block of South Seventh Street reported the theft of a television. Braden Packing has reopened and we still have the best steaks in town. adv. Arrest — An 18-year-old man was arrested at 9:02 a.m. Wednesday from the 2300 block of North Ash Street on four Kay County warrants. Clean Carpet. Top of line equipment. Best trained people. Quality service. Reasonable prices. Call Floorcraft. 762-8383. adv. Arrest — Police arrested a 28-year-old man from the 800 block of South Twelfth Street on a city warrant at 9:17 a.m. Wednesday. 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. adv. Accident — An accident in the 400 block of East Grand Avenue was reported to police at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Thursday special from 4-? 1/2 BBQ chicken with 2 vegetables. $4.25. 215 South 14th. 765-7979. adv. Arrest — Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday from the 600 block of West Oklahoma Avenue on a city warrant for failure to pay. Head Country all day Friday special - All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $6.95, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Break-In — At 11:07 a.m. Wednesday a woman in the 2600 block of North Fifth Street reported that her vehicle had been broken into. Arrest — A 34-year-old man was arrested from the 1200 block of North Ash Street at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday for driving under suspension, expired tag and on city warrant for failure to pay. Vehicle Vandalism — At 11:57 a.m. Wednesday a woman in the 2600 block of North Fifth Street reported that her vehicle had been vandalized. Ball Theft — At 12:28 p.m. Wednesday a man in the 500 block of North Eleventh Street reported that a trailer ball had been stolen from his pickup truck. Burglary — A man in the 800 block of North Lake Street reported a burglary of his vehicle at 12:33 p.m. Wednesday. Stolen Bike — At 4:13 p.m. Thursday a woman notified police of a stolen bike in the 200 block of North Thirteenth Street. A report was taken. Juvenile Arrest — A 17-year-old boy was arrested at 4:37 p.m. Thursday for assault and battery. Vehicle Hit — A man in the 1000 block of North Seventh Street reported to police at 5:14 p.m. Thursday that his vehicle had been struck. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Break-In — A police report on a vehicle break-in was taken at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday in the 2100 block of North Union Street. Break-In — A house break-in was reported to police at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of North Sixth Street. Bike Theft — At 8:18 p.m. Wednesday a woman in the 400 block of South Lake Street reported that theft of a bike. Ceiling Hole — At 9:05 p.m. Wednesday a woman in the 1900 block of Joe Street contacted police after she came home to find a “large hole” in her ceiling. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fence Damaged — A woman in the 1500 block of South Ninth Street contacted police at 9:08 p.m. Wednesday regarding her fence being hit by a vehicle. Stolen Vehicle — A man in the 800 block of East Ponca Avenue reported the theft of his vehicle at 9:21 p.m. Wednesday. Arrest — Police arrested a 36-year-old man at 10:56 p.m. Wednesday from North Fifth Street and East Prospect Avenue for driving under the influence. Egging — At 12:57 a.m. Thursday a woman in the 1000 block of North First Street reported that her house had been “egged.” GARDENINGContainer Gardens Are Answer for Limited Space Container Gardens Are Answer for Limited SpaceDo you need a quick accent for your patio or garden? A container garden just might be the answer. From morning glories planted in rectangular containers with a trellis backing to create a temporary screen or an attractive mix of flowering annuals and perennials, to mini-butterfly, herb or vegetable container gardens or an array of succulents planted in an old boot, container gardens are versatile, flexible landscape additions. The challenge of today’s smaller lots to use space wisely and efficiently is met with container gardens. Another advantage of container gardening is bypassing a site’s soil limitations. Where soil is poorly drained, rocky or sandy, growing plants in containers is a reasonable alternative. Containers are also good to restrain potentially invasive plants such as running types of bamboo. Perfect Pots Use almost any plastic, wood, concrete or clay container as long as drainage is provided. Nursery pots are inexpensive containers for temporary use. Simply place them in a larger decorative pot for show (called double potting), but if the larger container doesn’t have drain holes, add a layer of gravel or mulch to absorb water from the smaller container. Double potting is also important when plastic containers are in full sun. In this situation, soil temperatures can become high enough to damage plant roots. Double potting prevents this. Wood containers add a rustic air to plantings, but tend to rot or shrink/swell if watered irregularly. Concrete is attractive, but usually expensive and quite heavy. Terra cotta is excellent for many uses, but may dry too quickly for some plants. If weight isn’t a consideration, plastic terra cotta or stone finished containers are inexpensive and durable. Size It Right Have you grown plants in containers only to be frustrated that the plants drop lower leaves and you can’t keep the soil moist enough? The most common mistake made in container gardening is planting too many plants in too small a pot. At first everybody’s happy, but once the plants grow and the soil is literally full of roots, stress causes leaf drop and the soil dries much too quickly. Container size correlates directly to the mature size of the plant(s). It’s better to be a little conservative than over-doing it. A two-gallon (8”) pot is just right for small vegetables, annual flowers and herbs. Root crops aren’t usually limited by width as much as depth — usually an 8” to 12” deep container is needed. Larger annual and perennial plants need at least a 3 to 5-gallon pot. Use a 7 gallon or larger container for large perennials, small shrubs or trees, and mixed mall shrubs or trees, and mixed combination plantings. Soil Many soil mixes blended specifically for container gardens are available. The mix should contain peat to hold moisture, and vermiculite, fine bark or perlite to aid drainage. Sand is beneficial to add weight to the mix. Sometimes, depending on the plants grown, you’ll need to amend the mix. For example, for herbs requiring a fast-draining soil, add granite sand or additional perlite to the mix to lighten it; or add more peat if the mix seems a little lean. Easy Care Water: Since root growth is limited by the container, check the soil moisture every day by feeling it. In hot, sunny weather, a container garden may need daily watering, but in cool, damp weather, once or twice a week should suffice. Plants left unattended in sunny locations can die from a lack of water in 2 to 3 days. Similarly, overwatering starves roots for oxygen, resulting in poor growth and vigor. As the plants grow, the container fills with roots and water is needed more frequently. If the soil gets too dry, it shrinks away from the sides of the pot making watering difficult. If this happens, add soil around the sides of the pot which forces water to drain through the soil. To make watering easier, use self-watering pots or a drip or micro-jet irrigation system. Fertilizer: Any balanced fertilizer is fine for container gardens. The product could be water soluble and applied when the garden is watered or a time (slow) release product applied after planting that “feeds” each time the plants are watered. Don’t fertilize the planting if the soil has become too dry. Wait until the soil is moist and plants have recovered before applying the fertilizer. Creative Combos The other common mistake in container gardening is combining plants with radically different cultural requirements. Although plant “A” might contrast pleasantly with plant “B,” if one needs drier soil or more light, neither looks good if one is continually showing stress. Be creative when combining plants, but make sure they are compatible. A few ideas: “I Love Lemon” Herb Garden: Lemon balm, lemon basil, lemon thyme, lemon gem marigold or lemon geranium. Lemon verbena or lemon grass could be used in larger containers. Butterfly Garden, warm summer areas: Butterfly weed (Asclepias currisavica ‘Silky Gold), pentas, variegated lantana (Lantana ‘Lemon Swirl’), verbena, vinca (Catharanthus) and zinnia or any single daisy. Butterfly Garden, cool summer areas: Purple coneflower, butterfly weed (Asclepias currisavica ‘Silky Gold), valerian heliotrope, verbena, annual phlox or vinca. Bold and Beautiful Use plants with dramatic foliage such as a red-leaf canna or canna ‘Pretoria,’ banana, alocasia (or another elephant ear relative) with smaller flowering plants and foliage of contrasting colors such as croton, alternanthera, ginger, caladium, ivy geranium or variegated ivy. Grasses and grass-like plants are very effective as focal plants in a mixed container garden. For example, combine red fountain grass (Pennisetum), miscanthus or cordyline australis with pink cosmos, deep burgundy coleus or 1pomoea ‘Blackie’, helichrysum, variegated or silverleaved plectranthus and a contrasting flower of yellow or light blue. “Pretty” Edible: Vegetables such as yellow or purple peppers, kale, red mustard, leaf lettuce, rhubarb chard or kohlrabi also combine nicely in containers with silver thyme, purple basil, chives and other herbs. Forest Conservation Seedlings AvailableNow is the time for rural landowners to take advantage of one of the best conservation deals in Oklahoma. The State Department of Agriculture is now accepting orders for forest tree and shrub seedlings to plant on Oklahoma’s rural lands. According to State Forester Roger Davis, the planting season is generally from early December through mid-April. Landowners who have conservation problems or those who want to diversify their income in the future should consider planting trees. Oklahoma has a wide variety of soil and climate conditions. This variety can make tree planting very challenging. “Most of our seedlings are grown from improved seed or native seed from trees which do well. We want to offer landowners the best quality trees possible to improve their chances for success,” Davis said. They must be limited to use for rural conservation projects. “Although most trees are planted by private landowners, the state as a whole benefits from these plantings. “Tree cover improves water quality and wildlife habitat, reduces soil erosion, protects crops and livestock and provides timber which helps the state’s economy. Healthy forests also offer recreational enjoyment for many people,” Davis said. Seedlings are bare-root and 8 to 14 inches tall. Sold first-come first-served, the minimum order is 200 trees. The seedlings cannot be used for ornamental trees, nor resold as living trees. They can be shipped to the buyer or may be picked up at the Forest Regeneration Center south of Norman. Pick up order forms at offices of forestry services, conservation districts, Farm Service Agency, NRCS and Cooperative Extension Service. Call your local forester, the Department of Agriculture at 405-521-3864 or the Forest Regeneration Center at 1-800-517-3673 for information or assistance. SPORTSCowboys Roll Over Baylor, 75-47 Cowboys Roll Over Baylor, 75-47By OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer STILLWATER (AP) — As always, even with a big lead, Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton wanted to make sure his team kept playing tough defense against Baylor. So during the halftime break, with the Cowboys leading 41-18, Sutton laid down the law. ‘‘I told them, ‘This isn’t a threat, but if you’re not playing hard, that buzzer’s going to go off over there and you better look around, because somebody’s coming in for you,’’’ Sutton said. The Cowboys got the message, sustained their intensity and won 75-47 Wednesday night. Baylor only committed five of its 18 turnovers in the second half, but also shot just 30 percent. The Bears finished with their second-lowest point total of the season. ‘‘They ran through all our screens, got very physical with us,’’ Baylor coach Harry Miller said. ‘‘We didn’t do a good job of executing, in terms of setting good screens. You see the results. They’re a very good defensive ball club.’’ The defense was outstanding during a 33-4 first-half run that gave the Cowboys (13-4, 5-1 Big 12) control for good. Baylor (6-13, 0-6) was 2-of-16 with 10 turnovers during the 11 1/2-minute stretch, in which the Cowboys turned a 9-6 deficit into a 39-13 lead. ‘‘Our defense during that time was really good,’’ Sutton said. ‘‘We got good shots and we were able to hit the shots. Just played about as well we possibly can play, because we played well at both ends.’’ Oklahoma State shot 28 percent and scored 43 points in a home loss to Oklahoma last week, and followed that with a poor first half against Texas Tech. They struggled early again Wednesday, missing 11 straight shots as Baylor took the 9-6 lead. But a tip-in by freshman Fredrik Jonzen, who finished with a career-high nine rebounds, got the Cowboys going and started a 6-0 spurt. A follow shot by Baylor’s Jamie Kendrick made the score 12-11, then came 14 straight points by Oklahoma State including back-to-back 3-pointers by Glendon Alexander and Doug Gottlieb. After Kish Lewis made a jumper for Baylor, Oklahoma State scored 11 more in a row to make it 39-13. ‘‘It was just a case of one team being clearly superior over another one,’’ Miller said. ‘‘We did OK early, then they turned up the pressure defensively and I thought they put us back on our heels.’’ Desmond Mason scored 18 points and Adrian Peterson had 16 for the Cowboys. Junior center Alex Webber had the best conference game of his career with 14 points. ‘‘It seemed like I caught the ball on the post and there was an open middle,’’ Webber said. ‘‘I got it on the wing and there was an open jump shot. I wish all games could be like this.’’ The lack of a solid inside game has been a problem for the Cowboys, and Sutton hopes Webber’s performance will carry over. ‘‘Tonight, when he got some good passes from his teammates, instead of fumbling the ball like he does sometimes, he was able to catch them and convert them into baskets,’’ he said. ‘‘He should have gained some confidence from this.’’ Lewis scored 22 and had 10 rebounds for Baylor. No. 23 Oklahoma St. 75, Baylor 47 Baylor (6-13) Kendrick 2-10 2-2 6, R. Jones 2-3 1-1 5, Lewis 8-15 6-8 22, Smith 1-4 0-0 2, Morris 2-8 0-0 4, D. Jones 0-2 1-3 1, Allen 1-6 0-0 3, McCasland 0-1 0-0 0, Thornton 2-7 0-0 4, Gipson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 18-57 10-14 47. Oklahoma St. (13-4) Mason 5-9 8-8 18, Webber 6-8 2-2 14, Peterson 5-10 6-8 16, Adkins 1-4 4-4 7, Gottlieb 2-4 0-0 5, Alexander 2-11 0-0 6, Jonzen 1-2 0-2 2, Sooter 0-0 0-0 0, Montonati 2-5 0-0 4, Weiberg 0-1 0-0 0, Gilmore 1-2 1-2 3. Totals 25-56 21-26 75. Halftime—Oklahoma St. 41, Baylor 18. 3-point goals—Baylor 1-17 (Kendrick 0-4, Smith 0-1, Morris 0-2, D. Jones 0-2, Allen 1-5, Thornton 0-3), Oklahoma St. 4-12 (Mason 0-1, Peterson 01, Adkins 1-3, Gottlieb 1-2, Alexander 2-5). Fouled out—None. Rebounds—Baylor 34 (Lewis 10), Oklahoma St. 42 (Webber 7). Assists—Baylor 7 (McCasland 3), Oklahoma St. 19 (Adkins, Gottlieb 7). Total fouls—Baylor 21, Oklahoma St. 16. A—06,108. Grapplers To Face Stillwater TonightBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City’s Wildcat wrestlers may have a little extra incentive tonight as they host Stillwater in a dual meet in Robson Fieldhouse, starting at 7 p.m. “I told the kids that if they beat Stillwater I would give them the weekend off,” Po-Hi coach Todd Steidley said. The Cat matmen have been through a grueling two weeks that included duals against Class 3A’s No. 3 Blackwell, Bartlesville, Class 2A’s No. 1 Perry and tonight’s bout with Stillwater. Sandwiched between those duals was the Sand Springs Tournament, which featured six of the state’s top 10 teams in three classes. Steidley conceded that fatigue was a factor in a couple of narrow losses by the Poncans in the dual with Perry here Tuesday. But Steidley got some good news against Perry when 160-pounder Kyle Duren made a successful return to the Po-Hi mats. Duren broke his right leg bone just above the ankle in a dual against Broken Arrow in Dec. 8. He has recovered much quicker than Steidley thought, although that didn’t keep the coach from having six minutes of anxiety during Tuesday’s match. Not only was it Duren’s first test against a non-wrestling room opponent, but because Steidley juggled the lineup to counter Perry’s tougher heavier weights, Duren took to the mat against Perry’s 171-pounder Eric Edgar. Duren won 4-3, coming from behind in the third period when he was awarded a penalty point for locked hands by the Perry wrestler and escaped with 30 seconds left in the match. “I was really questioning my decision all through that match,” Steidley said. “But everything worked out just fine.” Tonight, the Wildcats face a Stillwater team than has been up and down for most of the season. In their latest pair of duals, the Pioneers lost 51-15 to Perry but came back to beat Owasso, 36-29. Stillwater spotted the Rams a 15-0 lead through the first three weights, came back to win the next four in a row, gaining bonus points in three of those four matches. Ponca City defeated Owasso 45-16, but that dual win came in the season opener Dec. 3 and both teams have changed lineups since then. Stillwater has been void at 103 pounds in its last two duals. The rest of the tentative lineup for the Pioneers, includes Travis Phillips at 112, Mike Hinton at 119, Jason Utley at 125, Ben Elmore at 130, Frank Fairbanks at 135, Levi Rains at 140, Kris Bahr at 145, Matt Murray at 152, Marshon Carthen at 160, Phillip Meadows at 171, Eric Krehbeil at 198, Jake Murray at 215 and Terrace Clayton at heavyweight. The Wildcats get a break from the schedule after tonight’s dual. They are slated to return to the mat next Thursday at Tulsa Union and have a rare Saturday dual at Sand Springs on Jan. 30. Cagers Set To Play Weekend TourneysBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer The Po-Hi basketballers will get another reprieve from the tangles of the Frontier Conference, today through Saturday, as the boys head for the Valley Center Invitational in Wichita, while the girls head to Tulsa, for the Jenks Trojan Invitational. The Wildcats (3-5, 4-7) will take on Ulysses High School, today at 5. Other teams in the Poncans’ half of the bracket are Wellington and Junction City, while Enid, Wichita North, Blue Valley and Valley Center populate the upper bracket. The Kansas 4A Ulysses Tigers (1-8) average 50 ppg on offense, while giving up 60 ppg on defense. They also have three players averaging in double figures. With a win, the Cats will play on Friday at 8:30 p.m, while a loss will have them playing at 5. Last year, the Cats dropped their first game but went on to win their last two in this tournament. The Lady Cats (0-8, 2-9), with their first appearance in the Jenks Invitational, will likely have the tougher battle of the two Ponca City teams today, taking on Tahlequah, at 2:30. The 3A Lady Indians are currently undefeated in the Metro Lakes Conference at 5-0 (8-0 overall). Offensively, they’ve been pouring in a whopping 62.2 ppg, while giving up just 35.3 ppg on defense. They also contain a balanced scoring attack, with four of the Top 20 scorers in the Metro Lakes, averaging 11.8, 11.6, 9.8 and 8.9 ppg. Other teams in the Lady Cats’ part of the bracket are Bixby and Edmond Memorial, while Jenks, Tulsa Washington, Tulsa Kelley, and Edmond Santa Fe round out the top part of the bracket. With a loss, the Lady Cats will play on Friday at 11:30, while a win would have them playing at 5:30. WBBZ’s Phil and Craig will be covering tonight’s game in Wichita.
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