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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, January 28, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALDivers Braving Murky Depths To Add Improvements at Dam Divers Braving Murky Depths To Add Improvements at DamBy S.L. DICKEY News Staff Writer With a backdrop of eagles in flight and the marine aroma of an Oklahoma lake, workers continue removal of the trash racks at Kaw Dam. The Kaw Dam Hydroelectric Plant is currently shut down for maintenance work and several projects are under way making the most of off-line time. One of these projects is flow diverter additions to the underwater trash racks. Ten years ago these racks were installed at Kaw Dam. Annually, divers journey to the deep, performing inspection and maintenance on the trash racks. This year the trash racks are being removed from the water so flow diverters can be attached. The flow diverter additions were engineered by Mike Hancock of Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority. “These flow diverters will pull water from the upper part of the reservoir. Usually the intake water to the turbines is off the bottom of the lake,” stated Hancock. “Pulling water from the upper part of the reservoir, especially during the summer months, puts more oxygen in the water below the dam, providing a much healthier place for the fish and biological environment downstream.” To begin the removal of the trash racks, divers with Underwater Diving Services enter the water below the head gates install deck. This deck is 60 feet above the water surface. A crane lowers the divers to the water from the deck in a bright yellow basket. Two divers go into the 41-degree water, while a third stays in the basket at water level for backup safety. Additionally, a long rope with an escape bottle attached runs to the water surface, secured to the head gates install deck as another safety flotation device. The divers have studied drawings of the trash racks and know what they need to do prior to descending the 60 feet in the blackness to the underwater home of the racks. The two divers stay virtually joined-at-the-hip, working close together, as the visibility below the Kaw surface with an underwater light is only about one foot at that depth. Up above on the head gates install deck, one worker wears headphones and communicates with the divers below. Two other workers on the deck assist with communication devices, crane signals and cables. In the 45-minute-to-one-hour dive in the dark, the divers thread lifting cables through cuts in the top of the stainless steel racks and properly secure them. The divers then make the return journey to the surface. Once the divers are safely returned to the head gates install deck, crane operators begin lifting the submerged trash rack. Once removed the trash racks are placed on the Kaw Dam road, lined up like Paul Bunyan-sized storm grates on the ground, awaiting maintenance and the addition of the flow diverters. The divers must remain out of the water for about two hours after their dive to allow the nitrogen in their bloodstream to dissipate. Once enough time has passed they will return to the water for the next rack. “Additionally, these flow diverters will almost completely eliminate any fish getting caught in the trash racks by reducing the water velocity entering the turbines,” said Hancock, relaying another plus to the installation of the flow diverters. Removal of the trash racks should be complete by Thursday. The flow diverters were built by Ratliff Inc. for OMPA. Ratliff Inc. will attach the diverters to the racks prior to placement back in their marine home. Crane services are provided by Belger. Expected completion for the project is early next week. Several Students To OMEA Honor GroupsBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Po-Hi students have been selected as members of the 1999 Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OMEA) honor ensembles. The selected group left Wednesday afternoon to attend the Oklahoma Music Educators Association Convention in Tulsa. High school students from around the state of Oklahoma go through a district band/orchestra/chorale audition, followed by two rounds of All-State “elimination” auditions, for the honor of being named to the OMEA All-State Honor Ensembles. Allan Goodwin, band director, said, “Those left standing at the end of the auditions are true competitors and true musicians. We expect great things from these students in their university endeavors in the years to come. We congratulate them!” All-State Band Members selected are Kati Salmons (third year member) in piccolo, Mark Oates (third year member) in euphonium, Tim Connelly (first year member) in tuba, Melissa Whitney (first year member) in bassoon, and Sarah Round (first year member) in bass clarinet. All-State Orchestra Members are Shara Long (second year member) in cello, Jamie McGugan (second year member) in violin, and Robert Hwang (second year member) in violin. Those students selected for All-State Chorale are Carrie Cooley (second year member) in alto, Skye Howery (first year member) in soprano, and Lucas Elmer (second year member) as tenor. Police Searching For Kidnap SuspectAn officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday with suspicious activity in the 300 block of West Cleveland Avenue. Upon arrival of six other officers, one of the officers escorted a woman with two children to the police department were Department of Human Services and a judge were contacted. The youngsters were placed into DHS custody. A man wanted in California on a national warrant for kidnapping and a warrant from Payne County for forgery was being pursued by the reporting officer on foot, but not located. A report was taken that the subject was a 30-year-old Indian man, 6-foot-3, 213-pounds with brown eyes and black hair, and last seen wearing a dark coat and light colored pants. Four Departments At Rural House FireA residence in the 7000 block of West North Avenue reported to the Communications Center at 7:14 p.m. Wednesday that a house was on fire in the area. Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department responded along with a tanker vehicle from Tonkawa Fire Department, and two units from McCord Volunteer Fire Department plus two Osage Cove firemen to handle the situation at that time. A Ranch Drive unit responded also at 4:03 a.m. Thursday when the extinguished fire had reportedly rekindled. Oil Painting Workshop SetAn intensive 9-day oil painting workshop is now open for enrollment at the Ponca City Art Center by the Ponca City Art Association. Instructor will be local artist Linda Kent Rous. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for three weeks beginning Feb. 3. Rous says “the class will be a real crash course with lots to learn.” She said the class would be a basic oil painting course, covering tools, supports, mediums, colors, mixing, shading, subject matter, references, various techniques, framing, conservation and “most of what is in between.” Rous also said she plans for each student to complete at least two paintings during the 3-week course. Students may enroll at the Ponca City Art Center from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, or may call Rous at 765-6270 or the Art Center at 765-9746 or Shirley Peterson at 765-8777 for more information. Students must be a member of the Ponca City Art Association to enroll. Annual PCAA memberships are available at the Art Center, 918 East Central, at $10 per family. District CourtNewkirk Marriage Licenses Leo Lee Kunkel, 81, and Nancy Noel Speer, 68, both of Augusta, Kan. Jeffrey Ray Morgan, 19, Ponca City, and Amanda Linn Cross, 18, Tonkawa. Jason Brandon Vogele, 20, and Shannon Denise Hall, 19, both of Shidler. Cecilio Avila, 24, Blackwell, and Rebecca Lynn Garcia, 20, Ponca City. Truman Scott Fisher, 31, and Danni Leigh Steiner, 26, both of Ponca City. Divorces Sought Earl Joe Huffman vs. Cathy Elizabeth Huffman. Angella Jean Edgar vs. William Dale Edgar. Divorces Granted Tracy Allen Parker vs. Laura Lynn Parker; defendant restored to former name Laura Lynn Cole. Civil Petitions Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Darrin D. Johns, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $38,136.96. Bank of Oklahoma N.A. vs. Rachael T. Brooke; plaintiff seeking judgment for $5,359.21. Greenwood Trust Company vs. Ronald Burke; plaintiff seeking judgment for $3,024.71. Providian National Bank vs. Dayna Unruh; plaintiff seeking judgment for $7,432.60. Chantae D. Delaney, et al, vs. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Northern Oklahoma Inc.; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Jeff Schnack et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $29,504.86. The Bank of New York vs. Michael G. Owens and Vicky L. Owens; plaintiff seeking judgment for $29,141.41. Ponca City Divorces Sought Patsy Jean Hillhouse Largent vs. Keith Charles Largent. Amparo Arambula Estrada vs. Jose Arechiga. Divorces Granted Trent Lee Fleming vs. Julie Anne Fleming. Rex L. Krider vs. Holly R. Krider. Bonnie Ruth Ramsey vs. Lewis Ramsey Jr.; plaintiff restored to former name Bonnie Ruth Beeson. Misty Marie Looper vs. Shayne Patrick Looper. Matthew D. Shultz vs. Michelle Shultz. Marcia L. Butler vs. Jesse W. Butler; plaintiff restored to former name of Rutter. Jesse D. Shobert vs. Tammy R. Shobert. Civil Petitions Mortgage Clearing Corporation vs. Alfred Glenn Capehart, et al.; petition to foreclose mortgage. Teresa Smith, et al., vs. East Terrace Associates and Key Management Company; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000. DEATHSFlorence Rouse Ester Florence Rouse EsterTONKAWA — Florence Rouse Ester, former Three Sands resident, died at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Mo., Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999. She was 85. A memorial service was held in Springfield, Mo., on Jan. 23, 1999, and a family graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa with the Rev. Glen Hunt officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Mortuary of Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Ester was born in Hennessey to Albert and Fannie Rouse. She grew up in the Three Sands area, graduating from High School there. Survivors include three sons, Roy Ester of Wichita, Kan., Claude Ester of Kansas City, Mo., and Ted Ester of Denver; one daughter, Margaret Crow of Colombia, Mo.; three sisters, Flossie Evans of Augusta, Kan., Faye Gang of Stillwater and Gerry Harris of Ponca City; one brother Jon Rouse of South Haven, Kan.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son Ray, her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Ernest Jasper RiddleMULVANE, Kan. — Ernest Jasper Riddle, former Kaw City resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was 87. The funeral is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Mulvane United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Frank Dorsey officiating. Burial will be in the Mulvane Cemetery under the direction of Senter-Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Ernest Jasper Riddle was born Sept. 30, 1911, in Kaw City and graduated from Kaw City High School in 1928. Riddle had worked as a pipefitter and was retired from Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. He was a Mason with the Albert Pike Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Kathrynne Riddle of Wichita, Kan.; two sons, Ellis Ray of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and John L. of Landenburg, Pa.; two daughters, Ernestine Johnson of Wichita, Kan., and Linda K. Ebersole of Mulvane; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Riddle’s name to the Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund, c/o Senter-Smith Mortuary, P.O. Box 118, Mulvane, Kan. 67110. Services PendingErnest E. CaudleErnest Edward Caudle, 5152 Lake Road, died early this morning at his home. He was 70. Survivors include his brother, Johnny, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home and will be announced later. Walter E. MobbleyErnest Edward Caudle, 5152 Lake Road, died early this morning at his home. He was 70. Survivors include his brother, Johnny, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home and will be announced later. FuneralsFridayEarl Franklin ParkerFuneral will be graveside at 2 p.m. at the Blackwell (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. SundayJerry E. VanZantMemorial service at Hartford Avenue Church of Christ in Ponca City at 2:30 p.m. ObituariesNancy Emma BrookshireNancy Emma Brookshire, faithful servant of the Lord, beloved wife of Thomas W. Brookshire and precious mother of Tommy Ray, Phillip, Roy, Kenneth, and Glenda completed her journey to heaven at 4:35 p.m. Jan. 26, 1999. For our pleasure she left behind a beautiful garden where roses still bloom in December and three generation of children have plucked her most prized blooms without fail to present to her in bouquets throughout the years. She was the daughter of Wilbur and Violet (Little) Turpen, born in Vega, Texas, on Dec. 18, 1920. Emma was the oldest child and following the death of her father left school to help her mother provide for the family. She enjoyed a return trip to her birthplace for a reunion with her classmates last summer accompanied by her husband and children. Emma as she liked best to be called by her friends, met her husband while visiting one summer in Cushing. They continued their romance by correspondence until Tom graduated high school and went to Vega where they were married on Nov. 9, 1940. Emma and Tom lived in Los Angeles, Calif., during his service in the Army during World War II. They returned to Cushing to live near his family for several years. They moved to McPherson, Kan., briefly before moving to Ponca City, bringing her mother and sister Betty with them as they settled here to raise their family. Emma worked for many families as a housekeeper, valued for her gentle ways and home cooking. Her pleasures were in simple things, sitting in her garden swing, teaching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren the names of the birds they listened to. She loved time spent with her family camping and fishing and teaching her daughters and daughters-in-law (who called her Mom) how to can and cook. Sunday was the day she loved best as her children and families gathered at the family home to share Sunday dinner together. Her husband and sons quickly turned off ball games to sit with her and watch her favorite program, Lawrence Welk, before evening church services. She enjoyed teaching children’s Sunday School classes, working in the church nursery and in many of the women’s ministries at Central Baptist Church where she was a member for more than 40 years. Her husband, children and grandchildren continued to share her daily devotion with her as they sat at her bedside the last three weeks. She leaves a legacy of absolute trust in Jesus, having taught us that because of him we never have to say a final good-bye. She was preceded to heaven by her parents, brothers, Earl, Raymond and Billy Turpen and a sister Izetta Turpen. She is survived by her husband T.W. Brookshire, of the home; five children, Tommy Ray Brookshire, and Phillip and his wife Linda Brookshire, all of Ponca City, Roy and his wife Peggy Brookshire of Stillwater, Kenneth Brookshire of Tulsa, and Glenda James of Red Rock. Also nine grandchildren and spouses, and 12 great-grandchildren, Carlo Wayne and Roberta Bales and daughter Andrea; Piper and Ron Davis and her children, Hannah, Cassie, Colin, Chad, and Ronni; William and Ona Brookshire and daughter Allison; Tiffany and Dwayne Givens and children Wesley, Kayla, and Seth; Troy Brookshire; Pallas and Paul Kenkins and children, Quillan and Parker; Ti'la Brookshire; Tina James; and Brian James; and 10 nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999 at the Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Biddinger officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Brookshire’s name to the Central Baptist Church, 618 East Hartford, Ponca City, OK 74601. paid obituary Verne Carpenter ShimpBLACKWELL — Verne Carpenter Shimp of Blackwell passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 79. A family graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, at the Blackwell Cemetery. The Rev. Geoffrey Pfaff of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Hackler Funeral Home. He was born May 25, 1919, to Ira Cleveland and Ida R. (Hine) Shimp in Blackwell. He graduated from Blackwell High School in 1937 and in 1941 received a BS Degree in animal husbandry from Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater, where he was affiliated with the Farmhouse Fraternity. He lived in Kay County all of his life and was a farmer and independent oil and gas operator. He was drafted as a private at Fort Sill, Okla., and was selected from basic training to attend Officers Candidate School at Camp Barkeley, Texas, where he was commission a 2nd Lieutenant, later reaching the rank of Captain. His service included that of Detachment Commander of the 186th General Hospital (a 1,000 bed hospital) stationed at Fairford, England on D-Day; Executive Officer to Port Surgeon of Chanor Base Section, Antwerp, Belgium; and commander of the 38th Station Hospital at LeHarvre, France. He was married in 1946 to Louise Faye Lee in Winfield, Kan. She preceded him in death in 1991. To this union was born a son, Ira Steven and Peggy Shimp of Ponca City and a daughter, Mary Pamela and Sam Nard of South Sioux City, Neb. Other survivors include grandsons Lee Wayne and wife, Melissa Hamilton of Winfield, Kan., Steven Vern Hamilton of South Sioux City, Neb., and Ryan Christopher Shimp of Ponca City; and a sister, Mary Loraine Shimp of Blackwell. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwell; a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Chikaskia Lodge 109; and the VFW and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents. paid obituary Noah Ryan ButlerNoah Ryan Butler, son of Kandi Sue Butler, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 2 months old. The funeral will be graveside at 2 p.m. Friday at the Greenwood Cemetery in Yale. The Rev. John Waterloo, pastor of Central Baptist Church, Ponca City, will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Baylee Ann Rhea, of the home; his grandparents, Bob and Gala Stieber of Ponca City and Gary L. Butler of Evansville, Ind.; his great-grandmother, Gerri Moore of Ponca City; three uncles, Kris Butler and Jacob Stieber, both of Ponca City; and two aunts, Kerri Butler Shelton of Shawnee and Sasha Stieber of Dallas, Texas. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Memorial contributions may be made in Noah’s name to the Baylee Ann Rhea Educational Fund, Attn. Shirley, Commercial Federal Bank, 400 East Central Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601. The family will be at 715 East Central. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSSenior Citizens Dance — 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. Remodeling Sale 60% off pants sets, dresses and miscellaneous. R&G Style Shop. Newkirk. adv. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 3500 block of North Union Street at 7:41 a.m. Wednesday that a 47-year-old woman and a 20-year-old woman were being held on individual city warrants of assault and battery. 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. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 500 block of South Second Street at 8:41 a.m. Wednesday that a 24-year-old woman was being held on a city warrant for failure to appear. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca city Police Department reported at 9:46 a.m. Wednesday that a 17-year-old man was being held for burglary. Book House inventory liquida- tion. All used paper back books $0.50. Huge discounts on all oth- er. Monday - Saturday, 9-4, 114 N. 3rd. adv. Stealing Electricity — The Communications Center received a report at 9:58 a.m. Wednesday that a subject in the 300 block of West Otoe Avenue was stealing electricity from another resident. The Water and Light Department was notified to handle the situation. Sale 20-50-70% savings, Kids/Her Review. adv. Disturbance — The Communications Center received a call from a woman at 10:26 a.m. Wednesday that a boy was causing a disturbance at Mid-High. Two officers were assigned and the juvenile was taken to Northern Oklahoma Youth Services. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday spe- cial from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Items Missing — A woman from the 700 block of North Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:48 a.m. Wednesday that a subject had stolen some baby clothes and blanket. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. A 29-year-old woman was held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Nettie Bailey’s Candles finally arrived! Grand Olde Mercantile, 209 East Grand Avenue. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East Prospect Avenue and Meadow at 12:29 p.m. Wednesday that a 40-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension. Pauline’s Smoked pork loin with homemade barbecue sauce, baked beans, baked potato, and salad for $9.25. Friday the 29th. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 900 block of South Eleventh Street at 12:57 p.m. Wednesday that a 21-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant. Dry, Winter skin? Free sam-ple of facial moisturizer to fit your skin type from Estee Lauder or Clinique at John’s Apparel, downtown Ponca City. 762-2763. adv. Attempted Burglary — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:37 p.m. Wednesday that a report was being taken on an attempted burglary of a garage in the 300 block of North Oak Street. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wed- nesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6- 8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Trespassing — A man at Po-Hi requested assistance at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday. An officer assigned took a report on trespassing. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Thursday special from 4-? 1/2 BBQ chicken with 2 vegetables. $4.25. 215 South 14th. 765-7979. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of North Oak Street at 9:42 p.m. Wednesday that a 24-year-old man was held for driving under suspension. Subject Injured — The Communications Center received a 911 call from Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue at 7:03 p.m. Wednesday that an ambulance was needed. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department also responded and a report was taken that a vehicle had rolled over a woman’s foot. The subject was taken by Ponca City Fire Department ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. Residence Burglarized — A man from the 2000 block of Lemon Tree reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:49 p.m. Wednesday that the residence had been burglarized and a gun was missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Gas Drive-Off — An employee at Jack Griffith’s, 2501 North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:57 p.m. Wednesday that a subject had driven off without paying for $10 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday that a 16-year-old boy was being held on one count of burglary and one count of knowingly concealing stolen property. The subject was released on a promise to appear. 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. Grand Larceny — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:51 p.m. Wednesday that two men were carrying items in an alley of the 1400 block of South Eighth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on the grand larceny of a wood chipper. Vehicle Burglarized — A man from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:57 p.m. Wednesday that a vehicle had been broken into and items were missing. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer from the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of South Palm Street at 5:29 p.m. Wednesday that a 19-year-old woman was being held for driving under suspension. Suspicious Activity — A woman from the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:12 p.m. Wednesday that another subject had tried to run her off the roadway. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Grass Fire — A person in the 4700 block of North Pleasantview Road reported to the Communications Center at 5:14 p.m. Wednesday that a grass fire was burning. One unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and handled the situation. Suspicious Activity — A motorist driving south on Waverly Street from West Hartford Avenue requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department with another motorist causing a disturbance. Two officers were assigned and the subjects were stopped in the 1300 block of West Grand Avenue, where citations were issued. Beer Stolen — An employee at Ronny’s Market, North Union Street and West Prospect Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday that two men had taken an 18-pack of beer without paying for it. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Gas Drive-Off — An employee at Triple T, 720 South Waverly Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:16 p.m. Wednesday that a subject had driven off without paying for $9.60 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Abandoned Bicycle — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of West Broadway Avenue at 2:57 a.m. Thursday that someone had abandoned a bicycle. Information was left for Animal Control to pick up the bicycle. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Osage Street at 1:39 a.m. Thursday that a 21-year-old man was being held on a Kay County warrant. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance with a subject from the 200 block of West Grand Avenue at 1:41 a.m. Thursday. Three other officers were assigned and a 29-year-old man was held on a Kay County warrant for failure to pay. Grass Fire — A person reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:20 a.m. Thursday that a grass fire was burning north of U.S. 60 on Fourteenth Street. One unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and handled the situation. Special Attention — Get your special events seen in the News Briefs column of the Ponca City News, 765-3311. GARDENINGComposting Through Winter Composting Through WinterBy LEE REICH For AP Special Features A compost pile in winter can too easily look like a garbage pile. No matter how neat it is, not much happens in cold weather. So mounds of old salad, cooked broccoli, and moldy bread just sit. There won’t be odors in winter, but it’s not a pretty sight and may attract dogs, raccoons, or other animals. You can actually compost kitchen scraps in winter, though, by doing it indoors. One way is with worms. You need red worms, which are the kind of worms that live in manure heaps and compost piles, and are sometimes sold as fishing bait. Put the worms in a bin having a loosefitting lid, along with some shredded newspaper and a smidgen of soil. Then feed the worms kitchen waste as fast as they can eat it. You also can compost indoors without worms. You need three buckets with loosefitting lids — 5 gallon buckets should suffice. Then make a mixture of equal parts dry sawdust and dry soil, with a little limestone added. You could substitute peat moss for the sawdust. Fill one of the buckets with this mixture. To begin composting, put an inch of dry straw, leaves or shredded newspaper in the bottom of one of the empty buckets. Then dump your kitchen scraps into the bucket, each time you do so covering them with a sprinkling of the sawdust-soil mixture. The mixture will absorb odors and excess moisture. If you have a lot of scraps at once, dump in a little at a time, covering each layer with the sawdust-soil mixture. Chop up large pieces and let water drain from anything that is very wet before you toss it in the bucket. Do not put meat, litterbox waste, or anything else that you would not put into your outdoor compost pile into the indoor compost bucket. When your bucket is full, set it aside and start filling the other empty bucket. By the time the second bucket is full, the contents of the first one will be well on their way to becoming compost. Dump the contents of that first bucket outside on your compost pile, and start filling that bucket again while the second one sits. Keep the bucket you are filling and the sawdust-soil mixture right in the kitchen. There, warmth hastens decomposition and the whole setup is as convenient as a sink’s garbage disposal or a garbage pail. (For information and supplies related to indoor composting with worms, contact Flowerfield Enterprises, (616) 327-0108.) Catalogs, Seed Packets Offer Vegetable, Flower Varieties for SpringBy LEE REICH For AP Special Features Hints of summer already are here, not outside, but in seed catalogs in mailboxes and on seed racks in stores. Look how many different varieties of each vegetable are offered! Just one catalog has 28 varieties of tomato and 17 varieties of peas. Many vegetable gardeners choose varieties mostly for their flavor. Often it’s worth sacrificing productivity, even some susceptibility to pests, if a certain variety is particularly delectable. Let’s start with the most widely grown backyard vegetable, the tomato. A list of the best-tasting varieties would have to include Belgian giant, brandywine, sungold and, for canning, san marzano. Peas get a lot of publicity these days, primarily the new snap-type peas. With succulent, edible pods, snap peas yield more than shelling peas, and are easier to eat. But also consider getting seed for shelling peas, especially delectable varieties like lincoln and green arrow. Shelling takes time, but is worth it for the special flavor of these peas. If you have a long enough growing season to ripen a good crop of lima beans, the one to grow is king of the garden, an old pole-type variety. Where seasons are shorter, or for something different anywhere, grow vegetable soybeans, which you pop out of their green shells into your mouth after steaming them for five minutes. The flavor is deliciously nutty, something like a combination of a lima bean and pea. Favorite snap bean varieties among gardeners are scarlet runner, Kentucky wonder and blue lake. Scarlet runner would never sell in the markets, for the beans are thick, hairy and coarse. Close your eyes and eat them. Kentucky wonder has a good, old-fashioned green bean taste. Blue lake beans are the most refined of the lot — velvety smooth in texture and flavor. Sweetness is the traditional goal sought in sweet corn. The new “supersweet” hybrids can have four times the sugar of regular sweet corn. Still, many gardeners do not like their sweet corn too sweet, and do not want ears to ripen all at once, which even regular hybrid varieties do. Golden bantam is a good-tasting, nonsupersweet, nonhybrid variety that has been around since the early 20th century. Choosing a good variety is not the only thing that makes tasty vegetables. In fact, just about all lettuce varieties taste good. But you have to grow them right to bring out their best flavor, which means giving them a fertile, moist soil and timing them to mature during the cooler days of spring and fall. SPORTSOSU Assist King Scores Career High OSU Assist King Scores Career HighBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer STILLWATER (AP) — Southern Mississippi did exactly what it had hoped to do against Oklahoma State, smothering the Cowboys’ top two scorers and daring someone else to make up the difference. Doug Gottlieb took that dare. Gottlieb, a 32-percent shooter who looks first and foremost to pass the ball, scored a career-high 15 points Wednesday night and Oklahoma State came away with a 65-64 victory. Gottlieb even hit a pair of 3-pointers — he entered the game with eight all season — as the Cowboys survived off nights by Adrian Peterson and Desmond Mason. ‘‘When you look at Desmond only getting 13 and Pete getting two and yet you win, then some other guys had to take up some of that offensive slack that we desperately need,’’ coach Eddie Sutton said. Peterson and Mason each came in averaging 18 points per game. But Peterson was slowed by a hamstring injury and took just six shots. Mason got one more than that and scored five of his points from the line. Post players Alex Webber and Brian Montonati had 11 and 10 points, respectively, and guard Joe Adkins had 12 points to break a string of five straight games in single digits. But the difference was Gottlieb, who leads the nation with 8.6 assists per game. ‘‘I know my role. By no means do I plan on being the leading scorer on this team ever again, probably,’’ Gottlieb said. ‘‘But sometimes it works out that way. For my confidence I think it’s great, and hopefully I can build on it.’’ Oklahoma State (14-5) missed its first seven shots and didn’t make a field goal until Adkins hit a 3-pointer with 14:47 left in the half. That started a 7-0 run that brought the Cowboys within 10-9. After a three-point play by Anthony Richards pushed the Southern Miss lead to four, Mason hit back-to-back 3-pointers and Gottlieb added one of his long-range jumpers to give the Cowboys the lead for good, 18-15. Gottlieb missed his first shot, but made his next four as Oklahoma State took a 30-25 halftime advantage. ‘‘We wanted him to try to make a difference,’’ Southern Miss coach James Green said. ‘‘You’ve got to give him a lot of credit for stepping up and doing that.’’ Peterson’s only basket, a shot in close with 4:56 to play, capped an 11-1 run that gave Oklahoma State a 55-44 lead. Southern Miss (12-8) then went on a 9-2 run to get within 57-53 with 39.9 seconds remaining. From there, the Cowboys hung on at the line. Mason made five of six, and Adkins made two with 4.1 seconds remaining to make the score 65-61. Mel Cauthen then hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Golden Eagles. Gottlieb’s career best had been 12 points, against Texas A&M last season. ‘‘When you lead the country in assists, they play off you. I haven’t shown that I’m a quality shooter, and until I do, they’re not going to guard me,’’ Gottlieb said. ‘‘You can get mad at them, but they’re just doing what the scouting report says. The scouting report says make him shoot.’’ Richards led Southern Miss with 17 points. Neil Reed, who averages 18 per game, scored 11 but missed 13 of his 17 shots. ‘‘We did an unbelievable job on Neil Reed,’’ Sutton said. ‘‘He’s a very, very good basketball player and if you give him good looks, he’s going to score. Pete, Desmond and Joe did a great job of smothering him.’’ Oklahoma St. 65, Southern Miss 64 Southern Miss. (12-8) Richards 6-13 1-1 17, Jones 4-6 3-6 11, Winn 1-1 2-2 4, Reed 4-17 3-5 11, Stapleton 4-8 0-0 10, Flowers 2-7 0-0 5, Cauthen 2-2 0-0 5, Thompson 0-0 1-3 1, Booker 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 25-56 10-17 64 Oklahoma St. (14-5) Mason 3-7 5-6 13, Webber 5-6 1-1 11, Peterson 1-6 0-0 2, Adkins 4-10 3-3 12, Gottlieb 5-10 3-7 15, Alexander 1-1 0-0 2, Jonzen 0-1 0-0 0, Montonati 3-7 4-5 10, Gilmore 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 22-49 16-22 65. Halftime—Oklahoma St. 30, Southern Miss. 25. 3-point goals—Southern Miss. 4-14 (Reed 0-7, Stapleton 2-3, Flowers 1-3, Caythen 1-1), Oklahoma St. 5-9 (Mason 2-2, Peterson 0-1, Adkins 1-3, Gittlieb 2-3). Fouled out—Jones, Montonati. Rebounds—Southern Miss. 35 (Jones 12), Oklahoma St. 31 (Mason, Montonati 6). Assists—Southern Miss. 9 (Reed, Stapleton, Flowers 2), Oklahoma St. 10 (Gottlieb 4). Total fouls—Southern Miss. 20, Oklahoma St. 17. A—5,468. Wildcat Grapplers Set To Face UnionBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City wrestling coach Todd Steidley is feeling a little extra pressure as the Wildcats take on Tulsa Union in a dual meet tonight in Tulsa. “If we don’t win tonight, I’ll sure hear about it,” said Steidley, who graduated from Union in 1984. On a more serious note, Steidley warns the Wildcats can not afford to overlook the Redskins. “Their dual record is not all that good, but they have wrestled everyone close. They lost to Stillwater 37-35,” Steidley points out. “As long as they have those four state qualifiers at 103 (Nathan Remigio), 112 (Daniel Green), 145 (Bo Caywood) and 152 (Matt Brady), they are going to be in every dual.” According to Steidley, the Wildcat lineup will remain the same as it was against Stillwater (Ponca City 38, Stillwater 26). But that’s not saying a lot. During recent duals, Steidley has maneuvered his wrestlers around like chess pieces. But, at least as a starting point, the Wildcats will go with Damont Swindell (3-3) at 103 pounds, Phillip Brotherton (13-10 with 8 falls) at 112, Shawn Lee (11-7 with 4 falls) at 119, Josh Bailey (16-7 with 6 falls) at 125, Clint Stafford (12-8 with 2 falls) at 130, Scott Steichen (4-15 with 3 falls) at 135, Matt Littleton (18-8 with 8 falls) at 140. Also, Michael Osborn (17-6 with 9 falls) at 145, Blaine Empting (12-8 with 7 falls) at 152, Kyle Duren (5-2 with 3 falls) at 160, Toby RedLeaf (18-5 with 10 falls) at 171, Jeremy Leavitt (5-14) at 189, Jason Neurenberg (8-11 with 5 falls) at 215 and Justin Burns (2-13 with 2 falls) at heavyweight. With the regular season winding down, the Wildcat grapplers need individual wins at Union to help their seeding for the regional tournament (Feb. 19-20). The Cats have a rare Saturday night dual at Sand Springs next and a final dual at Sapulpa on Feb. 4. The Poncans enter the Tulsa Bishop Kelley Tournament Feb. 5-6 as the final warmup for the regionals. OU Eyes Remodel of Lloyd Noble CenterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — University of Oklahoma officials are considering adding as many as 5,000 seats to Lloyd Noble Center as they contemplate significant renovations to the 19-year-old building. ‘‘Every seat in the Lloyd Noble Center is a great seat, but we need to explore some redesigning,’’ OU athletics director Joe Castiglione said Wednesday during a meeting of the school’s regents. Putting 1,000 to 2,000 seats closer to the basketball floor and adding luxury suites for basketball donors are among possibilities that include lowering the basketball playing surface to make room for more seats. Castiglione said 5,000 more seats would be desirable. An overall renovation that would include additional restrooms and concession areas for fans has a price tag of $10 million to $12 million, OU officials said. Lloyd Noble Center ‘‘is not a basketball arena, it’s an events’ arena’’ — and that hurts OU in both basketball recruiting and in the creation of a true homecourt advantage, said OU regent Donald Halverstadt. With other Big 12 schools remodeling or building new arenas, OU faces an ‘‘uphill battle’’ in recruiting top basketball players, Halverstadt said. The facility also lacks an adjacent practice gymnasium and adequate team training, weightlifting and dressing rooms for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, he said. ‘‘I underscore the need, and I emphasize a sense of urgency. We need upgraded team facilities,’’ said Halverstadt, who also referred to renovations at Oklahoma State University’s Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. ‘‘We want our basketball program to be a marquee program as we move into the 21st Century. To be nationally competitive, we need to move forward with all deliberate speed,’’ Halverstadt said. OU leaders want an experienced architectural firm to ‘‘develop a master plan of recommended modifications and improvements to the facility.’’ Refurbishments will be studied and evaluated during the next six to eight months. Renovations would be undertaken in phases.
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