From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday,
February 19, 1998
LOCAL
Key Issues For Lawmakers To Be Outlined
Missing Valves Recovered At County Location
South Entrance Proposal To Marland Estate Tabled
District Court
Chamber News
NOC Presents Spring Play Opening Friday
Early Morning Pursuit Involves Stolen Vehicle
Southwestern Music Prof Here for Class Saturday
Daffodils Available On Friday, Saturday
Lake User Fees On P&R Agenda
DEATHS
Hazel Lorene Deffner
Nona Mae Tah
Funerals
Olene Haynes
Steven Leon Newman
Virginia Jacocks
NEWS BRIEFS
GARDENING
Master Gardener Course Offered
SPORTS
P&R Basketball
Key issues facing the Oklahoma Legislature this session will be discussed here Friday morning by top State Chamber officials. The Business to Business Forum, open to the public, is slated from 7:30-9 a.m. at the EBC Room of Pioneer Technology Center.
Presenters from the State Chamber are Dick Rush, president and CEO; Mike Seney, vice president, and Fran Godchaux, director of Small Business Services.
An overview will be presented on key issues which will affect the Oklahoma business community.
Area residents serving on the State Chamber Board are Richard Severance, Ponca City, Conoco Inc.; Ike Glass, Newkirk, Glass Trucking, and Edwin Malzahn, Perry, The Charles Machine Works Inc. Dr. Warren Jensen, Ponca City, is a past chairman of the State Chamber.
Time has also been scheduled for comments, ideas and suggestions for additional businesses of the area.
The event is sponsored by the Oklahoma State chamber and the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce.
By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
They weigh 450 pounds apiece but they disappeared quicker than you can say, "Get a forklift."
Kay County sheriff's deputies overnight finally recovered two specialty 6-inch ball valves valued at $10,000 after they vanished two months ago from a roadside south of Ponca City.
The Italian-made valves, which are designed for salt water service on off-shore drilling rigs, are owned by a local industrial-supply company, which deputies said is the only company in the nation that distributes the specialty valves.
But they disappeared the afternoon of Dec. 19 after they fell from the company's low-boy trailer while an employee made a turn at the intersection of U.S. 60 and the old U.S. 177 turnoff south of the city.
Dep. Buddy Thomas said after the valves struck the pavement, the driver stopped the truck and workers dragged the valves out of the roadway before leaving to get a forklift.
But when workers returned 15 minutes later with the forklift, the two valves were gone.
Reacting to a tip, deputies recovered the two valves shortly before midnight today from a residence that Sheriff Marion Van Hoesen described only as "a location west of Ponca City."
Thomas said it was hard to imagine how thieves could have removed the valves from the roadside so quickly because lifting each valve was plenty of work for four deputies.
However Det. Craig Countryman said the specialty valves are not used by any industries in this area, so the thieves probably were having trouble finding a buyer for the stolen goods.
He said the investigation is continuing and no arrests have been made yet. The valves were returned today to the supply company.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
A proposal to open a new south entrance to the Marland Estate was tabled at the Tuesday meeting of the Marland Estate Commission. A request for $76,000 from the Marland Estate Foundation for the continued restoration of Lydie's cottage and repair of the Artist studio was approved.
The south gate proposal was presented by Nancy Severance, chairman of the Facilities Committee. The committee recommended opening the south gate for truck and motor coach traffic, and adding another parking lot for overflow parking.
Supporting documentation for the agenda noted the need was "to facilitate ease of entry for drivers and to preserve existing gates and entrances." Also this project was listed on the Estate's master plan.
Another part of the recommendation was demolishing the house at 1901 Rose Lane that was build for the maintenance supervisor when the Felician Sisters owned the Estate. The Estate Commission has had little success in keeping the home rented and it apparently is the target of vandals.
Neighbors appearing in opposition to the south gate entrance and the proposed parking lot were Gerald and Mary Lois Nield, 837 Edgewood, and Don Welch, 836 Edgewood.
In addition to generating more traffic in a residential area on a narrow street (Edgewood), the residents told of drainage problems in the area and expressed concern over additional hard surfacing at the Estate, which would apparently add to the problem. Marty McArthur, 1916 Rose Lane, spoke about the drainage.
Both Nield and Welch expressed appreciation for the work the Estate Commission is doing. They suggested that the Unity Gym parking lot be used for parking and as an entrance from that part of the estate.
Nield pointed out that the buses could also use the same pull over area that the school buses had used on Monument, when Angela Hall was rented by the public school system. He also pointed out that buses and trucks would have a hard time making the turn into the south gate.
Welch, who served on the original Estate Commission 20 plus years ago, brought back a suggestion he made then to straighten out Monument and do away with the triangle approach at the front gate. He noted this would not help bus or truck traffic but would make better public access.
Following the discussion, Severance said there had been no plans to hard surface the extra parking and mentioned gravel as an alternative. She asked if the neighbors had any objection to removal of the house. They said it was not an eyesore to them from Rose Lane, but they had no objections to the removal.
Severance moved to table the motion to create a new south entrance and expanded parking proposal. She indicated the house removal would be on the agenda at a later date.
Funds Request From Foundation
In other action the Estate Commission unanimously voted to request funding from the Marland Estate Foundation for further restoration on Lydie's cottage and the artist studio.
A part of the motion, pertaining to a request for funds from the Foundation for locks and levers for the Mansion was stricken due to an earlier report by Doyle Worstell, which indicated enough information wasn't yet available for such a request.
The request for funding for the two projects came after detailed reports by Commission members Eldridge Manering and Doyle Worstell on the artist studio and by Commission Chairman Larry Stephenson on Lydie's Cottage.
Stephenson told that a meeting was held with Eva Osborn of the Oklahoma Historical Society and she saw no problems with the planned renovation of Lydie's cottage.
A list of repairs totaling $37,000 for the artist studio and the finishing of Lydie's cottage at a cost of $39,000 was approved. The request will go to the Marland Estate Foundation, which has funds of about $137,000. Money for the foundation is generated by events put on by the Marland Estate Commission and through memberships. Jerry Evans is chairman of the Foundation.
Slack Time Used for Clean-Up
Craig Myers of Monumental Enterprises, which leases the Conference Center from the City, told that January was a little slow but this time was used to do heavy cleaning and touch up.
Myers had told earlier that of the $10,000 MEI pays to the City a year on the contract agreement, that about $7,000 will be plowed back into the center for new carpet for hallways and some of the lodging rooms in order to maintain the Triple A rating.
The Conference Center has all weekends booked from March 1 until November and is currently working on booking through the week.
Myers said one major accomplishment was the replacing of inside oil transformers. These have been replaced with one main transformer. He commended the City workers for their effort and said instead of being shut down a week, the electricity was off only about three hours.
Kathy Adams, director, reported that T.L. Walker, who had been interim director for a time was no longer on the staff. She said it had been necessary to reduce the staff and this was the time to do it.
Adams said it may be possible for Walker to transfer to the Park Department. If she doesn't go to work somewhere else for the City of Ponca City, Walker will receive a $7,000 severance pay.
Members of the Commission expressed appreciation for Walker and the work she did "holding it together" in the absence of a director. Adams said a part-time person will be hired.
Rid of Water Leaks
Adams reported there are "no water leaks" in the Mansion. The water leakage has been an ongoing problem for several years and various solutions have been used.
Several special upcoming events were announced for the Mansion by Adams including American World War II poster exhibit March 1-31; a presentation by Dr. Brad Agnew on March 12 on "Posters, Patriotism and Propaganda;" Oklahoma Watercolor Association Traveling Exhibition XII April 1-30, and a poster exhibit, "Oklahoma: All That Southwest Jazz," May 1-31.
Events sponsored by the Marland Estate Commission include Oil Boom Day May 16 with day activities and a 20's costume ball that evening.
The financial report showed January revenue of $17,804, including a transfer from the City's general fund of $8,916. Expenses were $35,691 of which $13,197 is building maintenance.
Betty Durkee gave a handout on some hints from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation on the types of projects they fund. Durkee indicated the idea is to have a strong aggressive plan for submission to Reynolds Foundation and other appropriate funding organizations for the 1999 grant cycle.
Paul Prather reported he had recovered a marble mantle that had apparently been an extra when the Estate was developed. He suggested it be placed in Lydie's cottage.
Stephenson said he would investigate the possibility of getting the Mansion "washed." He noted Lydie's cottage has been washed by a local person and he felt it was a good job.
Ponca City
Divorces Sought
Kelly S. Thomas vs. Jeffrey L. Thomas.
James C. Hines vs. Denise K. Hines.
Rebecca June Currier vs. Nicholas Charles Currier.
Frank Lessert vs. Linda Darlene Lessert.
Divorces Granted
Barbara J. Ennis vs. Lloyd E. Ennis.
Tammy L. Eggleston vs. Warren F. Eggleston.
Kelly S. Diemart vs. James Calvin Diemart; plaintiff restored to former name Kelly S. Gammon.
Carolyn Sue Fields vs. Jimmie Edward Fields; plaintiff restored to former name Carolyn Sue Hance.
Don Rowland vs. Louise A. Rowland.
Civil Proceedings
Erin Laverne Barr, petition for change of name to Erinn Laverne Barr.
John L. Good vs. Pamela Ann Rhea, plaintiff seeking judgment for $4,000.
Manufacturers Collection Services Inc. vs. The Honey Tree, Inc.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $2,691.54.
Phyllis Maxine Ludwigsen, petition for change of name to Phyllis Maxine Hoskins.
Duane Rouse vs. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.; plaintiff seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.
Newkirk
Marriage Licenses
Alvie Lynn Wilson, 32, and Rebecca Amy Lee, 24, both of Blackwell.
Gary Logan Ray, 55, and Mary Joyce Smith, 51, both of Ponca City.
Aaron McGreggor Cawley, 18, and Nicole Kathleen Hanson, 19, both of Laramie, Wyo.
Francis James Dugan Jr., 63, Temple, Texas, and Carolyn Joye Baird, Wichita.
Calvin Lee Lane, 31, and LaQuita Sedonia Walker, 30, both of Ponca City.
Michael Landon Lewis, 20, Ponca City, and Heather Dawn White, 19, Blackwell.
Rodney Jason Greenhagen, 25, and Kamille Renee Hardesty, 24, both of Ponca City.
Divorces Sought
James Curtis Pruett vs. Stephanie Pruett.
Civil Proceedings
Welltech Eastern Inc. vs. John Hockman, dba J&L Operating; plaintiff seeking judgment for $12,962.50.
Associates Financial Services Company of Oklahoma Inc. vs. John Wesley Prince, et al; plaintiff seeking judgment for $26,157.93.
Bankers Trust Company of California, et al, vs. Troy D. Turner, et al; plaintiff seeking judgment for $28,838.52.
By JAN JARRETT
Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
Business to Business Legislative Forum
Tomorrow, our Chamber will be co-sponsoring a special "Business to Business" Legislative Forum. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (approx.) in the EBC Room at Pioneer Technology Center. Our co-sponsor will be the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce.
Purpose of the meeting is for local people to get an up-to-date briefing from the top leadership of the State Chamber on their 1998 legislative action agenda for this session of the Oklahoma Legislature. Dick Rush, president and CEO of the State Chamber will be with us for the meeting, so we will be getting word directly from the top.
Additionally, there will be time built into the program for us to give direct input and ideas to the State Chamber on issues which we feel are critical to our area.
As many of you know, the State Chamber does a wonderful job on our behalf in working hard for the business community on legislative issues. They are in a position to be present on a day to day basis to monitor and respond to the volatile legislative environment in Oklahoma City. This is our chance to not only let them know that we appreciate their efforts, but also to tell them how they can work even better on our behalf on specific issues.
I hope that you will mark your calendar and plan to attend this session. Not only will it be a good opportunity on legislative matters, your presence will help to build an even stronger "network" relationship with the State Chamber for Ponca City. The small amount of time you invest in this meeting will go a long way.
Breakfast of Champions
An Opportunity to Improve Your Business!
Friday, Feb. 27, 1998
Marland Estate Mansion Chapel
Breakfast Served Starting at 7:15 a.m.
Admission $5 per Person
Admission Includes:
Quiche, Fruit Salad & Muffins
Juice and coffee
Program Begins at 7:30 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Mike Engster, Centerline, Inc.
Engster will be comparing American and European quality and customer service techniques.
Attendance is limited. Reservations are required and will be taken on a first come basis. All reservations will be billed. Call 765-4400 now to make reservations for you and your staff.
Upcoming Events
Friday, Feb. 20 - 7:30 a.m. "Business to Business," Legislative Forum EBC Room, Pioneer Technology Center.
Friday, Feb. 27 - 7:30 a.m. "Breakfast of Champions," Marland Chapel.
Tuesday, March 3 -11:45 a.m. Education Committee, Chamber Conference Room.
Wednesday, March 4 - 8 a.m. "Give Ponca The Business," Chamber Conference Room.
TONKAWA - Northern Oklahoma College Fine Arts Division will present its spring play "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" opening Friday at the Northern Performing Arts Center.
The drama centered around the attempt of a paralyzed accident victim to take control of his own destiny against the orders of English hospital personnel, stars Luke Hadsall of Blackwell as the paraplegic patient, Ken Harrison.
Also cast in the full-length play by Brian Clark are Ponca City actors Trish Challis who plays Dr. Clare Scott, Andrew Smith as John the orderly, and Tim Muniz as Mr. Justice Milhouse the judge.
Others appearing are Sarah Fiscus, Blackwell, as Sister Ancerson the ward sister; Dru Heffinton, Tulsa, playing Kay Sadler the nurse; Brad Ellis, Enid, consultant physician Dr. Michael Emerson; and Fachaitte Kinslow, Dover, as Mrs. Gillian Boyle a medical social worker.
David Kindred, Blackwell, plays Philip Hill, Ken's solicitor; Molly Hall, Edmond, as Dr. Paul Travers, consulting psychiatrist; Shane Ellis, Enid, Ken's barrister Peter Kershaw; Jera Dunn, Perry, hospital barrister Andrea Eden; and John Freise, Fairfax, as Dr. Barr, consultant psychiatrist.
"Hopefully this play will make people think, especially about people in nursing homes or facing old age," said theatre faculty member John Michael Warburton, who directs the play.
"This is a chance for our actors to do something serious for a change." The actors use props but no sets so the audience can concentrate on the content of the show, he explained. Sharp lines of light designate stage areas.
Keri Kitchen, Tulsa, is stage manager. John Fowler, Ponca City and the NOC lighting class will manage the lights. The NOC stagecraft class is responsible for staging.
Performances for "Whose Life Is It Anyway? are set for 8 p.m. Feb. 20-21, 2 p.m. on Feb. 22; and at 8 p.m. on Feb. 26, 27 and 28. General admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students and children.
Police were involved in the early morning pursuit of a stolen vehicle that began in Ponca City and ended in Pawhuska with the arrest of two Ponca City juveniles.
At 4:15 a.m. this morning police were notified of the theft of a vehicle, stolen from the 1500 block of East Walnut Street.
Just five minutes later police spotted the purple pick-up truck at the intersection of North Osage Street and West Liberty Avenue and began following it. The driver of the stolen vehicle rammed a police car as the pursuit continued onto Liberty Avenue to North Waverly Street and then to U.S. 60.
Law enforcement officers from Osage County, OHP and the Kay County Sheriff's office became involved in the chase.
Almost an hour later and almost 40 miles later the pursuit came to an end in Pawhuska as the suspects, age 15 and 17, were apprehended and taken into custody.
According to Ponca City Police spokesperson Sherry Bowers the juveniles are currently being held in Pawhuska where they are facing several charges. In addition the teens will be facing several charges in Ponca City.
Dr. James Gregory Schuppener, Music Professor at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. will be in Ponca City Saturday to direct a Master Class for voice students, according to Leslie Rardin and Cynthia Gass, sponsors of the event.
The class will be conducted in the Po-Hi Chorale Room, and Ponca City voice students are urged to attend.
Dr. Schuppener has conducted the University of Arizona Summer Chorus, Recital Choir, and Women's Chorus at the University of Arizona in Tucson, taught Music History and Literature, Music Theory, Chorale, Chamber Singers and Studio Voice at Lincoln College in Lincoln, Ill.; Choral Conducting, Vocal and Choral Literature, Chapel Choir, Tour Choir, Chamber Choir and Studio Voice at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, W.Va., also served as Instructor of Music for Ripo College in Wisconsin and did graduate teaching at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.
He has performed as a baritone soloist, recitalist and guest conductor for numerous choirs and universities throughout the United States, and served with Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior in Arizona, First United Presbyterian Church and Trinity Episcopal Church in Lincoln, Ill., St. Andrew's Parish in Delavan, Wis., and is presently with Grace United Methodist Church in Winfield.
In addition to serving as soloist for numerous occasions, he has appeared in numerous operas and operettas during his career.
Those students wishing more information, should contact Leslie Rardin at 765-3971.
American Cancer Society Daffodils will be available at Wal-Mart, United Supermarket, and K-Mart on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance orders may be picked up at St. Joseph Cancer Center, 551 Virginia Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Extra daffodils will be able at the cancer center.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will also have a daffodil table on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bundles of 10 cut daffodils will be available for $5 donation to the American Cancer Society.
Marty Haub at St. Joseph Cancer Center said the money from daffodils sales will provide nutritional supplements for many patients being treated in the area as well as supplementing travel expense for qualifying patients who have to travel 50 miles or more for treatment. Some pain medications, wheel chairs, hospital beds and other equipment can also be provided through the money received through the sale of daffodils.
Volunteers to help with educational programs and fund raising events are a great benefit to reaching the community with information about services and programs in the area, as well as providing staff for additional services.
One of the programs that is being sought for Ponca City is "Look Good, Fee Good Program," which works with patients in the area of wigs, hair care, and makeup. Licensed hairdressers are needed for the program. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer for the American Cancer Society in any capacity, call Vicky Morton or Brad Parker at Parker Pest Control 762-6614.
The Ponca City Park and Recreation Advisory Board will be considering user fees at both Lake Ponca and the Wentz Camp and Pool during their regular session tonight.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Courtroom of the
Public Safety Center at 200 East Oklahoma Avenue. The public is invited
and encouraged to attend.
DEATHS
BLACKWELL - Hazel Lorene Deffner, longtime Blackwell resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17, 1998, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 84.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blackwell with the Rev. Don Bohn, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery.
Hazel Lorene (Royce) Deffner was born Nov. 15, 1913, in Weatherford to Ralph R. and Ora Ann (Rose) Royce. As a small girl she moved with her parents to Blackwell, where she grew up and attended school, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1933. She attended Dauge Business College in Wichita, Kan.
On Feb. 15, 1935, she was married to John O. Deffner in Blackwell and the couple made their first home in Wichita, Kan. In 1937, the couple moved back to Blackwell. During World War II the couple lived in various locations in the U.S., then returned to Blackwell after her husband's discharge from military service. Mrs. Deffner was employed as a field clerk for the Oklahoma Highway Department in 1966, and retired from there in 1978. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, and a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and DAV Auxiliary in Blackwell. She enjoyed singing and was a member of the Sweet Adelines for several years.
Survivors include one son, Kim Royce Deffner of Oklahoma City; one sister, Marie Deffner of Ardmore; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 2, 1992, and her parents.
Casket bearers will be Ross Cline, Max Claybaker, Floyd Hildebrand, Ron Bersche, Doug Klinger and Rex Mayer.
RED ROCK - Nona Mae Tah, former Red Rock area resident died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 68.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Otoe-Missouria Cultural Center, south of Ponca City, with the Rev. Thomas Roughface officiating. Burial will follow in the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.
Nona Mae (Whitehorn) Tah was born Feb. 7, 1930, in Red Rock, the daughter of George and Louise (Collins) Whitehorn. She received her education at the Pawnee and Chilocco Indian schools.
On Aug. 28, 1948, she was married to Rudolph H. Tah Sr. in Tonkawa and the couple made their home in Enid. Mrs. Tah was a lifelong homemaker, caring for her home and raising 10 children. She was a member of the Otoe-Missouria War Mothers and the House of Prayer in Enid. Mrs. Tah enjoyed gospel singing.
Surviving are nine children, Rudolph H. Tah Jr. of Red Rock, Beverly J. Mattice of Lawton, Ramona A. Watters of Stockton, Calif., Betty Gonzalez and Carla Zavala, both of Oklahoma City, and Carol M. Pedilla, Connie J. Wilson, Lindsey Tah, and Edith L. Monge, all of Enid; two brothers, Richard Whitehorn of North Dakota and George L. Whitehorn of Red Rock; 23 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband in 1981 and one daughter, Sherry J. Tah.
Saturday
Olene Haynes - Funeral to be at 10 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, Ponca City. Other arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home and will be announced later.
Steven Leon Newman - Service to be held at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Gardens Chapel, 12100 East 13th Street in Wichita, Kan. Burial will be in Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Wichita.
Virginia Jacocks - Funeral to be at graveside at 11 a.m. at Draper
Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Draper, Va. Arrangements are under
the direction of Hahn-Cook Street and Draper Funeral Home, Edmond.
NEWS BRIEFS
Pioneer Rotary Club - The regular Friday meeting of the Pioneer Rotary Club will be held at the Marland Mansion at 11:45 a.m. Those attending will need to go to the Conference Center information desk to determine where the meeting will be held.
Young at Heart Dance - The Sunshine Playboys will be playing for dancing on Friday, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building, 320 South A in Arkansas City, Kan. All dancers are welcome to come and bring their favorite snack food to share.
Burglary - At 6:34 a.m. Wednesday police received a call reporting the window at Blockbuster Video, 2129 North Fourteenth Street, had been broken and that several video tapes had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Auto Burglary - A man reported the theft of a vehicle from the 100 block of Woodbury Road to police at 8:39 a.m. Wednesday. A report was taken.
Fraud - A fraud at O'Reillys Auto Parts, 3019 North Fourteenth Street, was reported at 8:48 a.m. Wednesday. A report was taken.
Gas Drive-Off - An employee at Triple T, 3150 East U.S. 60, reported a $6 gas drive-off at 10:42 a.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned.
Accident - An accident at South Pine Street and West South Avenue was reported at 10:44 a.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - At 11:04 a.m. Wednesday police were notified of an accident at Fourth Street and East Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Mail Theft - At 11:32 a.m. Wednesday a woman in the 100 block of North Eighth Street reported that mail had been stolen out her mailbox.
False Alarm - At 11:46 a.m. Wednesday all fire units responded to reported smoke at Edwin Fair, 201 East Chestnut Avenue. It was discovered that the smoke had come from a malfunctioning fan.
Knives Found - A woman at the Mid-High School called police at 1:59 p.m. Wednesday to report that a knife had been found in the possession of a student. An officer was assigned.
Accident - At 2:05 p.m. Wednesday an accident at the high school was reported to police. A report was taken.
Arrest - Police arrested a 40-year-old man at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday on a Kay County warrant.
Stolen Checks - At 4:06 p.m. Wednesday a man in the 600 bock of North Lake Street reported stolen checks. A report was taken.
Bike Theft - Police were notified at 4:04 p.m. Wednesday that a bike had been stolen from the 500 block of South Osage Street.
Arrest - A 42-year-old man was arrested at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday from the 400 block of South Lincoln Street on a city warrant for failure to pay.
Vehicle Vandalism - At 7:41 p.m. Wednesday a woman in the 300 block of North Pine Street reported that a brick was thrown through the windshield of her vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Threat - A woman in the 2500 block of Olivewood called police to report that her daughter had been threatened. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Vehicle Fire - At 8:30 p.m. Wednesday a vehicular fire was reported in the 300 block of North Sixth Street. A fire unit responded and extinguished the fire.
Landfill Fire - A fire at the city landfill was reported at 9:04 p.m. Wednesday and fire units extinguished the blaze.
Break-In - At 10:43 p.m. Wednesday a man in the 900 block of Bradley Avenue reported that his house had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken.
Clothes Theft - At 11:04 p.m. Wednesday a woman in the 700 block of North Osage Street reported the theft of clothes from her residence. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken.
Beer Theft - At 11:55 p.m. Wednesday the theft of beer was reported from Conoco Convenience, 1613 West South Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. The suspects left in a vehicle that was later found in a ditch south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177.
Gas Drive-Off - A $9.07 gas drive-off was reported to police at 3:49 a.m. Thursday from Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue.
Grass Fire - At 5:55 a.m. Thursday a grass fire was reported at West Liberty Avenue and North Peachtree Street. A fire unit responded and extinguished the fire.
Arrest - Police arrested a 30-year-old man at 6 a.m. Thursday from the 300 block of South Flormable Street on a Kay County warrant.
Dump and Run - At 6:24 a.m. Thursday a woman in the 500 block
of South Eleventh Street called police to report, that for the second time,
someone had dumped trash in her trash can.
GARDENING
Want to be a Master Gardener? Applications are being taken in Kay County for nonprofessional individuals who want to sharpen their horticulture skills and then share that knowledge with others.
The OSU Cooperative Extension Service is conducting the Master Gardener training program two days per week between March 10 and April 16 at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa. Class times are 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Enrollment will be limited to 30 participants who, following successful completion of training and receipt of their Master Gardener certification, will be asked to donate 40 hours to assist the Extension office through volunteer horticulture activities.
Training begins March 10 and classes will cover a wide range of horticultural topics including plant physiology, pesticide use and safety, soils and fertilizer, vegetables, entomology, tree and small fruit production, ornamentals, annuals and perennials, plant diseases and integrated pest management.
Training will be conducted by Cooperative Extension personnel. Selected applicants will pay a fee of $35 to cover the cost of reference materials they will receive.
Deadline for applying is Feb. 26. For more information or an application,
contact the Kay County OSU Extension office at (580) 362-3194 or stop by
the office located in the courthouse basement in Newkirk.
SPORTS
Final Standings
Lower League
Team W L
Smith Carpet 6 1
Dollar Saver 5 2
Smith Tool 5 2
Sober Bro./BuyForLess 4 3
Miller Mowing 4 3
Ball Hogs 3 4
Mertz Inc. 1 6
Smith Intern. 0 7
Middle-Upper League
Home National 5 1
Westerman Heat 5 1
Snith Furnishing 4 2
Smith Tool 2 4
Insured 2 4
Kamakazi 2 4
The Schoolers 1 5