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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, April 22, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALOKC Firm To Design New Museum OKC Firm To Design New MuseumBy KATHY ZEHR News Staff Writer The Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors, in their annual meeting at the Marland Estate Center in Ponca City today, voted to use Beck Associates Architects of Oklahoma City and their associates to design a new $46 million History Center for Oklahoma. Approximately 20 OHS board members from across the state, viewed models and drawings proposed by the Oklahoma City firm. The architectural firm’s concept was recommended by a statewide panel of jurors, who met earlier with experts from across the United States to determine the best concept for the new Oklahoma History Center. “The proposed design by this international architectural team blends the function and form that Oklahomans from all over the state indicated they wanted,” said OHS President Dr. Marvin Kroeker. “It will provide programs serving entire state with a state-of-the-art research center as well as presentation of our rich heritage through world class museum exhibits. “It also will honor our State Capitol as the symbolic center of Oklahoma. It will become a new satellite with an exciting view of the Capitol and Governor’s Mansion for visitors from all over the world.” Donald K. Beck heads the 17-year old Beck Associates portion of the architectural team. Beck Associates has designed more than 55 libraries and currently is designing the new downtown Oklahoma City Library as part of the Metropolitan Area Projects. Firm Based in St. Louis Gyo Obata, a world famous architect, is design principal and co-chairman of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, an internationally-renowned architectural firm, which is based in St. Louis. Obata has designed the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C.; the Japanese-American National Museum in Los Angeles, and the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas, among others. The two firms collaborated in the design. The eight-member panel of jurors reflected statewide interests as well as a diversity of expertise end perspective. They recommended the team after a two-year effort throughout the state by the Historical Society to establish priorities for the new History Center. It will be developed northeast of the State Capitol and north of the Governor’s Mansion on 18 acres of land at N.E. 23rd Street and North Lincoln Blvd. The three story building will house areas for research, museum, library, outreach and education, and extensive archival record storage and study areas. “Architectural achievement, education, research, government and community interests were represented among the jurors,” said Historical Society Executive Director J. Blake Wade, “as well the Historical Society Board of Directors and staff.” Selection Committee Included in the jurors were Robert Fillpott, dean of the OU College of Architecture; Randy Seitsinger, OSU School of Architecture; Richard West, director of the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and a Muskogee native; Jack Haley, professional archivist and vice president of the OHS from Roosevelt; Hannah Atkins of Oklahoma City, former secretary and former member of the Oklahoma Legislature, and Dr. Bob Blackburn, deputy executive director of Historical Society and historian. In addition to honoring the State Capitol and providing a new research canter for the proposed design will provide flexibility for future expansion, “elegant simplicity” and adaptability for changing events, said Blackburn. “The exhibit gallery section and the research section both can be expanded without disturbing the basic design,” he said. “The design also meets the highest standards for the presentation and access to historic documents, which are among the Historical Society’s treasures. “The design team will feature the expertise of Marvin A. Mass, a world leader in designing the environmental storage of documents. He designed archives facilities for the U.S. Holocaust Museum and the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington.” According to Sandy Stratton, director of development and special projects, who helped present the proposal to OHS board members, the international firm of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum Inc. was formed in 1955. It has grown into the largest design firm in the world with more than 700 architects and 2,000 total employees in 25 offices around the globe. She detailed some interesting facts about the proposed 204,000-square foot History Center, which is scheduled for ceremonial ground breaking on Nov. 16, 1999 (Statehood Day) and to be completed by Nov. 16, 2002. That would be five years before the State Centennial in 2007, she says. The center will feature 32,000-square feet of exhibit space in a curved design that faces the State Capitol. Museum Features The museum will feature an exhibit called Oklahoma A to Z, focusing on the people, cultures, historical events and historical places of Oklahoma. It also will include 19,000-square feet for artifact storage and space to design and built exhibits. Plans call for research facilities featuring 60 microfilm or digital readers for visitors to examine newspapers, census information, Native American archives and other documents. Overall, research facilities will include more than 60,000 square feet, including storage of books, photos, documents, maps and other resources. Other facilities will include a restaurant with a view of the Governor’s Mansion, a “Great Hall” that will seat 400 for major events, an auditorium and a gift shop. Visitors will enter the History center from parking areas to the north and east from N.E. 23rd Street. Other annual board business under the direction of OHS President Kroeker continued through the day and the annual meeting will continue through Friday and until noon Saturday. Included on the agenda will be a noon luncheon and the Annual Awards Banquet Friday. For more information call Sandy Stratton at (405-522-5232). City Schools Have Had Precautions in PlaceBy SALLY HODGES News Staff Writer In light of the shootings that occurred in Littleton, Colo., Tuesday, many parents of Ponca City school children may wonder what precautions or safeguards are in place in the Ponca City school system. As a family-oriented, small, middle-class city with a large retirement population, Ponca City could be lulled into the belief that what happened in Littleton could not happen in this community. But as has been shown, it could happen anywhere. “Our heartfelt sympathy is with all the families in Colorado. It is a great tragedy and can happen in any school where students choose to be violent,” stated Dr. Bill White, superintendent of Ponca City Public Schools. “Our goal is to have safe schools. Bringing guns to school can result in long-term suspension. We want the students to be safe, but kids can choose to be violent,” White points out. According to White, staff at schools are trained in conflict resolution. An advisory group is trained to look out for students who do not seem to fit in. The group then strives to make those student a part of the student body and not feel alienated. According to Mary Ladd, district publication information officer, “Ponca City Schools believes that we MUST take every precaution we can to prevent a tragedy from happening like the one in Littleton, Colo.” “Ideally, schools should be havens where students and teachers can engage in activities related to learning free of concern about personal safety,” Ladd adds. She points out, though, this is not necessarily always the case. Ladd talks of the importance of schools, communities, parents and students all working together to create a safe environment for learning. “We are committed to making sure that Ponca City Public Schools is taking every precaution possible to ensure the safety of our students.” Ponca City Public School’s Policies and Procedures Ponca City’s school safety plan relies on both prevention and intervention. Components of the plan are listed below. • Acceptable and unacceptable behavior is defined, and procedures for dealing with unacceptable behavior are outlined and can result in temporary or year-end suspension. • A trained crisis management team, in effect at each school, is composed of the principal, teachers, counselors and support personnel. • A state-mandated school safety committee is in place to deal with day-to-day safety concerns such as conflict resolution, safety fairs, school-ground safety, bullying, and drug-free school activities. The committee consists of two teachers, two parents, and two students. • Emergency procedure guides are given to each employee that describe emergency procedures in the case of bomb threats, intruders, fires, tornadoes and other emergency situations. The guide also includes phone numbers and contacts. • Two full-time security guards man the parking lots and grounds at the Senior High School, and one full-time guard is at the Mid-High. Twelve crossing guards are in attendance at the elementary schools before and after school. • Employee Assistance Program helps employees deal with everyday problems by using school psychologists free of charge. Employees can be referred to help outside the school’s scope of expertise. In addition to the above, “the district is implementing a plan to require employee name badges for next school year. The badges will have a picture of the employee on the badge and will be required apparel,” states Ladd. Community Involvement The police department works cooperatively with the school in alcohol, drug, and gun violence prevention and intervention programs and strives to build more effective and interpersonal relations with young people. Local businesses have adopted and support schools through the Partners in Education program. They donate time and services in support of school safe initiatives, focusing on preventing violence and resisting alcohol and drug use. Parental Involvement Because parents play a key role in ensuring their children are safe, they can help schools create a safe environments by doing the following. • Discuss the importance of adhering to discipline policies, pointing out that school rules support the rights of each student to be able to attend school in a safe, disciplined and productive environment. • Get involved with their children’s school life by reviewing homework, meeting and keeping an open line of communication with their teachers, attending school functions, and letting their children know they care. • Talk about the consequences of violence, drug and weapon use, and gang participation. Be sure to safeguard all weapons in the home, making them inaccessible to children. • Encourage their children to get involved in school and after-class activities in order to limit idle time and television watching. Student Involvement Students have an important role to play in ensuring the safety of their school. The following are steps students can take to make schools safer. • Participate in, or help develop, student-government organizations and guidelines that promote a gun-free and drug-free school environment. • Become advocates for peer mediation and conflict resolution programs. • Practice good citizenship and treat peers and teachers with respect. • Report weapon violations, bullying, threats or intimidation, victimization, vandalism, and drug use or sale to school authorities and parents. • Follow the school code of conduct, understanding that rules are made for everyone and recognize the consequences of violating the rules. It is pointed out that safe, orderly, violence-free and drug-free schools are the responsibility of the whole community, requiring community support and cooperation. Nearly NewsExcerpts from the latest book of Michael Wallis, titled “The Real Wild West, The 101 Ranch and the Creation of the American West” are featured in the Ninth Annual Native American Issue of Oklahoma Today. The feature spans six pages including photos and tells how visitors can get to the 101 Ranch site. Nearly News thinks readers should pick up a copy and see for themselves. Nearly news heard that Ponca City’s historic Marland Mansion is listed in the National Geographic Guide to America’s Great Houses. The periodical also includes the Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City, and Frank Phillips Home in Bartlesville. Additionally, the mansion was mentioned and pictured in the Driving Guide To America, Texas, under the Tulsa to Plains section. Bill Bunch of Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1308 Princeton Avenue, advised Nearly News that the restaurant remains open for business, just excuse the mess. The building is undergoing a complete face-lift, inside and out. Today is “Bring Your Child to Work” day and The News welcomed Daniel Hutson, fourth grade student at Trout, who helped big sister, Lisa Hutson, in the business office, plus helping big brother, Matt Hutson, in the Internet department. The “Week of the Young Child” has been celebrated statewide and many activities are ongoing this week. NN salutes our youth! Restoration Projects at Marland Estate Almost Ready for Public ViewingBy Laura Corff News Staff Writer Reports presented at a recent meeting of the Marland Estate Commission indicated that restoration of the artist studio and Lydie’s Cottage is nearly complete. Cleaning, painting and plumbing of the upstairs bathroom is all that remains to restore the artist studio, according to Doyle Worstell. He noted that once work is completed, another inspection must occur before the commission can apply for an occupancy permit. Target date to open the facility to the public is June 1. Regarding Lydie’s Cottage, Jon Kennedy expects work to be finished by June 1, too. Some painting, border tile and wallpaper is left to be done in the upstairs bathroom. Kennedy said small items, such as hardware for doors and windows, also needs to be installed. In other reports, Sally Thomas said the Collections/Restoration Committee plans to hold a four-hour retreat on May 10. They will establish goals for the next year. New officers were installed for the Marland Estate Foundation. According to Phyllis Kennedy, president of the commission, officers are: Jerry Evans, chairman; Barry Bickle, vice-chairman; Linda Brown, secretary, and Lana VanCleave, treasurer. Top priority for the new officers will be reworking the by-laws. Additionally, the Foundation approved seed money for upcoming fund raisers. According to Mrs. Kennedy, $1,500 would be awarded to promote each project. Upcoming fund raisers include: a garage sale, the annual membership drive, Oktoberfest and the Oilmen Boom Day/Twenties Costume Ball. Also, $4,800 was appropriated to complete work on Lydie’s Cottage. David Myers, of Monumental Enterprises, Inc., told the commission that the conference center struggled the first three months of the year, but business appears to be picking up. “We are just about to fill every weekend through August,” Myers said. “We’re optimistic that business is looking better for the next couple of months.” During the director’s report, Kathy Adams noted that the Mansion had 171 visitors on Saturday. She also said January, February and March were slow and not “tourist months”. Members reviewed the attendance report, which revealed that 2,661 people visited the Mansion in March. This figure includes 1,032 from events and is an increase over 2,090, for March of 1997. Revenue in March totaled $11,150, and includes: $5,083 received from tours, $1,629 from the Gift Shop, $3,953 from events and $485 from rent. In other business, Adams provided members with new information sheets, to accompany applications for use of the facilities. Members were asked to review the sheets for discussion at the next meeting. Vietnam Veterans Elect New OfficersAt their last meeting, the Vietnam Veterans elected new officers and board members. New officers for the upcoming year are Lee Keyes, president; Steve Struble, vice president; Richard Killblaine, secretary; and Rod Kutz, treasurer. Board members elected were Jim Kanelakos, Dick Bell, John Foster and Mike Isbell. The oath of office was given to the new officers by Ron Privett. The Vietnam Veterans Chapter No. 750 holds its meetings at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the American Legion post located at 407 West South Avenue. Founded in 1978, the Vietnam Veterans of America is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families. VVA is a not-for-profit corporation and relies totally on private contributions and fund raisers for its revenue; it receives no government funding. Locally, the chapter has over 65 members and has assisted in such projects as Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, the West Side Project, Ponca City Police Cadet Program, Peachtree Landing and many others. The local chapter was instrumental in assisting in bringing the Moving Wall to Ponca City last year. The chapter’s color guard has participated in several local parades and dedications. The chapter wishes to invite any Vietnam veteran who served in active duty for other then training purposes between Feb. 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, and era veterans from Aug. 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975, to join VVA. For additional information call Lee Keyes at (580) 765-4748 or Steve Struble at (580) 765-3372. Pilot Program Will Link Young Cancer Patients With OthersKristine is one. Christine is one. So is Donna. They are among the estimated 10,000 young women between the ages of 20 and 39 diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. And the National Cancer Institute says the biggest increase in the incidence of breast cancer is among women under the age of 45. Ameritech and the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization have teamed to establish an innovative pilot program that uses technology to give young breast cancer patients and survivors the information and support they need. Ameritech General Business Services will help these women get in touch with each other and with health care professionals through a monthly conference call using Ameritech’s 1-800-CONFERENCE service. It’s been proven that support groups make a positive difference in the survival of women with breast cancer. “As a breast cancer organization, Y-ME knows the importance a support group makes in the lives of women with breast cancer,” says Kristina Pavlou, director of public education, Y-ME. “As a young breast cancer survivor, I know the needs of young women across the country who have breast cancer. There has never been an easy way for them to connect with other women who are in the same age group and who are dealing with the same issues, until now. Thanks to funding from Ameritech, this new tele-support group will make it possible for young women to have the support they need for a better chance for survival and a higher quality of life.” “Through Ameritech’s 1-800-CONFERENCE, Y-ME organization with our 1-800-CONFERENCE service,” said Robert Wasserman, vice president marketing, Ameritech General Business Services. “Through telecommunications, we can bring these women together, whether they live in a rural area or a city not yet served by Y-ME.” If you’d like to participate in the Ameritech-sponsored Y-ME National TeleFriends Network for young women, please call 800-221-2141. Founded in 1978, Chicago-based Y-ME has matured from a kitchen-table support group of 12 women to a national organization with affiliate programs in 23 cities. Y-ME is the only organization with 24-hour hotlines, in both English and Spanish, staffed by trained breast cancer survivors. The mission of Y-ME is to decrease the impact of breast cancer; create and increase breast cancer awareness; and ensure — through information, empowerment and peer support — no one faces breast cancer alone. 1-800-CONFERENCE is a convenient and easy-to-use audio-and videoconferencing service offered by Ameritech. Conoco Officials Outline Risk Management PlansBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer In response to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, Conoco is taking the lead in disclosing data associated with the company’s operations. On Tuesday, Conoco presented its risk management plan to a roomful of community leaders. The Clean Air Act required the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make rules to prevent accidental releases of regulated substances. According to the EPA, Conoco is one of about 123,000 facilities that will have to comply with these regulations and submit a risk management plan, RMP. The RMP regulations will encourage sources to reduce the probability of accidental release of substances that have potential to cause immediate harm to public health and environment. George W. Paczkowski, manager of the Ponca City Refinery, said the law goes into effect on June 21, 1999. The company began two months ago, making presentations to employees. They intend to share the RMP to the community and local organizations. Several areas of the risk management process are addressed below and available in a brochure published by Conoco. Accident Prevention Accident prevention is accomplished by a comprehensive program which provides the framework for how Conoco conducts business at the Ponca City site. Detailed programs include: process safety information, management of change, pre-startup safety review, mechanical integrity, hot work permit, incident investigation, process hazards analysis studies, unit operating procedures, training, emergency planning, compliance audits, employee participation and contractor safety. Additionally, there are multiple levels of protection included in the design of every process unit. The layers are diverse and independent of each other, so that an unlikely failure in one will not defeat the safeguards provided by another layer. Conoco is making changes to improve safety, too. They plan to remove toxic chemicals, such as chlorine and sulfur dioxides from water-treatment systems, provide written work instructions for testing instrument safety systems and install emergency shutdown valves in the liquefied petroleum gas storage area. Emergency Preparedness Conoco conducts regular training exercises on how to respond to a release of a regulated substance, as well as the possibility of a fire or explosion. The procedures address proper first-aid and medical treatment for exposures and evacuation plans and notification of local emergency response agencies. A post-incident cleanup and decontamination plan is also included. The overall emergency response program is coordinated with the Ponca City Local Emergency Planning Committee, which holds periodic meetings. The committee is comprised of emergency response officials, local government officials and industry representatives. A round-the-clock communication system provides a means to notify the public of an incident, too. Incident History The EPA also requires a history of events with off-site impact. Although the Ponca City refinery never had an off-site incident they noted two on-site incidents. On March 15, 1996, a hydrotreater unit released 4,600 pounds of hydrogen/hydrocarbon and fire/explosion. One on-site injury occurred with property damage of $1.4 million. No off-site property damage or injuries were reported. According to Maniatis, a similar incident occurred on July 8, 1996, which was related to the first. Shelter-in-Place A four-step process was determined to be the public’s best response to a chemical release. When citizens hear the Community Awareness Emergency Response sirens, a 15-second steam whistle blast, they are to go inside, close the doors and windows, turn off the air conditioning or heating systems and tune in to local TV or radio for more information. Information provided by Conoco confirms that evacuation is rarely considered as a response to chemical release. EPA “Worst-Case” Scenario Under regulations, EPA requires that Conoco theorize a “worst-case” scenario involving chemicals and project, who and what would be impacted. This scenario must be filed with the U.S. EPA and the Kay County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Conoco has calculated two types of scenarios, which includes the effects of the largest vessel, containing toxic material, catastrophically failing and releasing all its contents in 10 minutes. Since EPA does not allow the consideration of active mitigation measure in this calculation, the most stable weather conditions must be used. Toxic materials at Conoco include hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen fluoride, sulfur dioxide and ammonia. Only hydrogen fluoride is present above the threshold quantity. If a hydrogen fluoride alkylation reactor vessel ruptured and released 92,000 pounds, the “worst case” estimates that 37,000 people could be affected within 12 miles of the site. In a “worst case” scenario using flammable material, such as butane or isobutane, an area .82 miles to 1.1 miles away could be affected if a substance was released and subsequently exploded. Conoco is the safest petroleum company in the business, according to Dean Maniatis, director of safety and occupational health at Conoco. Conoco products include liquefied petroleum gas, petroleum coke, graphite coke, three grades of unleaded gasoline, heating oil, low-sulfur diesel fuel, kerosene and jet fuel. DEATHSElda Maxine Newland Elda Maxine NewlandBLACKWELL — Elda Maxine Newland died April 20, 1999, in the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Blackwell. She was 79. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, at Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Blackwell Cemetery. Elda Maxine was born May 24, 1919, in Blackwell, the daughter of Barney and Stella (Davis) Flick. She grew up in Blackwell and attended public schools there. She married Merle Walter Newland on Oct. 8, 1936, in Newkirk, and they settled in Blackwell. Newland was employed at the Hazel-Atlas Glass Plant in Blackwell until the plant was destroyed in 1955. She then began to clean various homes in Blackwell until retirement. She was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars auxiliary in Blackwell. She is survived by a daughter, Pauline Wynn of Newkirk; two sons, Richard Newland of Englewood, Ohio, and Ernest Newland of Blackwell; two sisters, Elnora Butler of Blackwell, and Opal Stanford of Portland, Ore; two brothers, Harlan Flick of Chandler, and Clyde Flick of Norman; 16 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Jan. 29, 1992; her parents; five brothers, Francis, Melvin, Virgil, Harold and Cleve Flick; and three sisters, Dorothy Parker, Ruth Parker, and Rosie Gable. Casket bearers will be John Randolph, Merle Newland, Bobby Minnie, Kelly Cantu, Ernest Newland, and Rick Mooring. Memorials in her name may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., in care of Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Opal Agnes MossBILLINGS — Opal Agnes Moss, resident of the Billings area, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in her home. She was 95. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 1999, at the Christian Church of Billings with the Revs. Mark Uhlman of the Church of Christ of Perry and Kent Reubell of the Christian Church of Billings officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Sisson Funeral Home. Opal Agnes Moss was born Dec. 23, 1903, in Billings, the daughter of William Edward and Mary Emma Swihart. She attended the University Preparatory School, now Northern Oklahoma College. She married Erett Moss on Aug. 3, 1924, in Stillwater. They made their first home in Okmulgee, later moving to Kilgore, Texas, Arkansas, Indiana, and Louisiana before moving back to Billings in 1976. She was active in home demonstration clubs where she held a state office. She enjoyed going to the old soldier’s home and writing letters for them. She enjoyed her family, corresponding with friends, antiques, and Bible studies. She was active in the Church of Christ. She is survived by her sister, Mayme Gilliland of Texas; one son, Bob Moss of Billings; one daughter, Donna Pittman of Billings; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Lloyd and Fred Swihart; and two sisters, Rubye Robbins and Nellie Yost. Roby J. CartwrightRoby J. Cartwright, longtime resident of the Ponca City community, died Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 1999, at his home. He was 78. The funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, at the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Graham presiding. Burial will be at the Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Roby J. Cartwright was born June 13, 1920, at Nevada, Mo., the son of Webb Cartwright and Laura (Turner) Cartwright. He received his education in the Nevada schools. He was inducted into the United States Army Air Force in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was united in marriage to Virgie Weir on Sept. 17, 1949, at Ponca City. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, a member of the D.A.V., and he enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by one son, Jack Cartwright of Ponca City; two daughters, Peggy Parker and Jill Young, both of Ponca City; one sister, Nettie Culbertson of Fort Scott, Kan.; one brother, Jessie Cartwright of Nevada, Mo.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, L.J. and Allen Cartwright; and two sisters, Gertie Heartline and Louise Pate. Casket bearers are Paul Doepel, Rob Mead, Ralph Bellinghausen, Amstan Mothes, Melvin Schoonover and Pete Rains. Honorary casket bearers will be Carl Turk, Richard Mardis, Charles Ross, Capper Newton, Ernest Kelly and Tom Simanek. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or to the Humane Society of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 690414, Tulsa, Okla. 74169. The family will be at 2101 North Osage. ObituariesLt. Col. Gary K. ParrLt. Col. Gary K. Parr U.S. Army (Ret), 4700 Fairway Lane, died Tuesday evening, April 20, 1999, at his home. He was 62. The funeral will be Friday, April 23, 1999, 3:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Denny Hook, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. The U.S. Army will provide military honors. Born Dec. 21, 1936, in Blackwell, he was the son of Keith Curtis and Edna Hallene Parr. He attended schools in Blackwell and Tonkawa and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1954. While in high school, he lettered in basketball and track and was All-State in basketball. Parr attended Oklahoma Baptist University for one semester before transferring to the University of Oklahoma where he ran and lettered in track and served as team captain. He graduated in 1959. On Feb. 14, 1960, he and the former Patricia Ann Clark were married at Chickasha. Gary accepted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant with the U.S. Army as an artillery officer in 1959. During his career he was stationed in Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany and various posts in the continental United States. He was a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and spent his last tour there as an instructor. While in the service, he received a Bronze Star, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and the Army Commendation Medal among others. Parr was also a member of the All-Army Track Team. He retired from active duty on Dec. 4, 1978. Gary entered civilian life first working at First National Bank and Trust. He later owned Senstar, Inc., Carbon Technologies, and, at the time of his death, he was owner of Mid-America Fence and Door Company. Parr was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served on the church administrative board. Active in local and state organizations, he was a past chairman of the Economic Development Funding Task Force, the Ponca City Parks and Recreation Board, and the Ponca City United Way Fund Drive. Parr had served as co-chairman of the Ponca City Industrial and Retail Task Force and the Ponca City Applied Research Center. He had served as president of the Helpline Board, the Ponca City United Way, and the Ponca City Fellowship of Christian Athletes Adult Chapter, as a director for the Ponca City YMCA, Ponca City Tomorrow, as a state director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and as treasurer of Ponca City Tomorrow. He had served on various committees for the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Foundation, Ponca City Tomorrow, and the Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence. He was a member of the Noon Lions Club, the Kay County Republican Party, the Sooner Club, and the Spike Club. He enjoyed traveling and playing league basketball. He is survived by his wife, Pat, of the home; a daughter, Sherri Parr-Powers, Ponca City; a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Leanne Parr, Ponca City; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and David McGehee, Washington, Okla.; eight grandchildren, Michael, Stephanie, Patrick, Jonathan, Christopher, and Nicholas Powers, and Ann Marie and Richard Wayne McGehee; and a sister, Mrs. Otha (Margaret) Davenport, Xenia, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Janice Curtis. Memorials may be made to the Gary Parr Po-Hi Scholarship Fund, in care of Kim Taber, Home National Bank, P.O. Box 1151, Ponca City, OK 74602. Honorary casket bearers will be members of the Po-Hi Class of 1954. Friends may call at the funeral home until noon Friday. The family will be at the home, 4700 Fairway Lane. paid obituary Alberta L. RoadyAlberta L. Roady, longtime Ponca City area resident, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at Shawn Manor Nursing Home. She was 83. The funeral will be held Friday, April 23, 1999, at 10 a.m. at Northeast Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Larry E. Nigh, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mrs. Roady was born June 6, 1915, in Laverne to Louis and Maggie (Bright) Toepfer. She graduated from Braman High School in 1933. On Oct. 27, 1934, she married Carl H. Roady in the parsonage of the Blackwell Church of God. Before her health declined, she and her husband, Carl, were actively involved in Northeast Baptist Church. She enjoyed youth activities, and with her husband, was in charge of the Junior Department for several years, as well as teaching Sunday school. Mrs. Roady deeply enjoyed her family and her many friends. She was a very caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. She loved gardening and especially enjoyed her flowers. She liked watching the wildlife around her home. She is survived by her husband, Carl Roady of the home; daughter, C. Sharon Scott and her husband, Bill, of Reno, Nev.; son, Lyle C. Roady and his wife, Frances, of Ponca City; five grandchildren: Shanley Wells of Ponca City, Rich Wells of Reno, Nev., Amy Wells of Boston, Mass., Melani Leven of Newkirk, and Tyler Roady of Washington State; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, a daughter, Karen A. Roady, three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Casket bearers will be Bill Smith, Charles Emerson, George Hoppes, David Tautfest, Don Wilkerson and Duane Gregory. Honorary bearers will be Betty Emerson, Sue Hoppes, Betty Tautfest, Dorothy Hillhouse, Christine Marshall, Mary Coffman, Doris Cline, Betty Cassity, Ruth Demoss and Marcelle Clarke. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society of America, 3613 NW 56th St., Suite 230, Oklahoma City, OK 73112-4520 or to Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 N. Pecan, Ponca City, OK 74604. The family will be at 5271 E. South Ave. paid obituary FuneralsFridayE. Gene SheltonA memorial service will be held 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church. Clarene BrothertonGraveside service at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Ralston with the Rev. George Weston, pastor of First Christian Church of Fairfax officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. SaturdayRodney Dean RheaGraveside service at 10 a.m. in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. David Sanders of Nardin Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. Services PendingBertha I. GrimesBertha I. Grimes died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 74. Survivors include her husband, Otis, of the home, 205 East Albany Avenue. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. William L. HessWilliam L. Hess, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 74. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of the home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Marie C. PielMarie C. Piel, 93, a longtime Ponca City resident, died early April 22, 1999, at Westminster Village. Survivors include a son, Bill Piel, of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSKorean War Vets — The next meeting of the Korean War Veterans Association will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., 45th Infantry Division Museum, 2145 N.E. 36th in Oklahoma City. This meeting is open to all Korean War Era Veterans, from 1945 to present, any branch of service, and their spouses and/or friends. For info: Harold Mulhausen, Pres. OK Chapter KWVA; 405-632-7351 or Gerald Wampler (Duncan, OK) 580-255-0028 or check out our website at: http://www.angelfire.com/ok/KWVA/index.html. Painted Lady gardens, statuary, greenhouse. 4715 Lake Road. 762- 7606. adv. Senior Citizens Dance — A Senior Citizens Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday at the Senior Citizens Buiding, 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. Head Country all day Friday special - All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $7.49, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 26-year-old man in the 300 block of South Seventh Street at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, for a city warrant. Accident — At 2:58 p.m. Wednesday, the Ponca City Police Department received notice of a minor accident which occurred at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue. An officer responded and took a report. No injuries were reported. Vandalism — At 10:32 a.m. Wednesday, a Ponca City police officer received notice of vandalism to the concession stand at Dan Moran Park. Apparently, the stand was broken into. Extra patrol was requested for the area. Cow Manure $1.19 a bag. Keathly’s Nursery. 2448 Bridge Avenue. Monday-Friday 8-5:30. Saturday 8-5. Sunday 1-5. adv. Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 32-year-old man in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday, for a Garfield County warrant. 4” Red Geraniums, reg. $1.99 sale $0.99. Keathly’s Nursery. 2448 Bridge Avenue. Monday-Friday 8-5:30. Saturday 8-5. Sunday 1-5. adv. Accident — Two Ponca City police officers responded to the report of an accident which occurred at North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue, at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday. A report was taken; no injuries were noted. Villa Floral and balloons at West End Interiors. All occa- sions. 223 W. Grand. 765-8864. adv. Vandalism — At 7:22 a.m. Wednesday, an employee of the Lazy K Motel, 205 South Fourteenth Street, contacted the Ponca City Police Department to report vandalism to a vending machine. The employee requested extra patrol for the area. An officer responded and took a report. Pauline’s Pork chop dinner, $11.95. One half order, $8.95. Fri- day, April 23rd. For reservations, call 765-5460. adv. Hazard Check — Three units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded east of Ponca City at 4:17 p.m. Wednesday, to check the possible presence of hazardous material. No problem was found. Assault — At 8:54 p.m. Wednesday, a 35-year-old woman was taken into custody by a Ponca City police officer in the 600 block of North Fifth Street. The subject was charged with domestic assault and battery. Collision — A Ponca City police officer took a report of an accident at U.S. 177 and U.S. 60 at 8:33 p.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported. 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. Weapon — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old female at 9:27 p.m. Wednesday, in the 600 block of Shamrock Circle, for assault with a deadly weapon. WWF Backlash: In your house. Pay Per View hard hitting wrestling coming Sunday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. Call Cable One for your ringside seat, 762-6684. adv. Burglary — An respondent in the 500 block of West Highland Avenue, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 11:51 p.m. Wednesday, to report a subject trying to break out glass at Sav-A-Trip, 501 West Highland Avenue. Three Ponca City police officers responded and arrested a 17-year-old girl for attempted burglary, destruction of private property and public intoxication. This & That going out of business sale. The entire store is on sale! 50% off the entire store, excluding Carmen’s candles. adv. Flattened — At 4:39 a.m. Thursday, a resident in the 700 block of Monument Road advised the Ponca City Police Department that someone just flattened the tires on a vehicle. A small compact car was seen leaving the scene. Two officers responded and took a report. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Attention! Country Day School is extending their hours for child care to 11:30 p.m. to accommodate people working night time hours. Call 762-4453 for more information. adv. Art Association fleamarket dates changed to Monday, May 3rd and 4th. adv. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Thursday special from 4-? 1/2 BBQ chicken with 2 vegetables. $4.25. 215 South 14th. 765-7979. adv. GARDENINGCounter Garden Among Scheduled Iris Festival Tour Sites Counter Garden Among Scheduled Iris Festival Tour SitesMarianna and husband, John, have reclaimed an area that many of even the most devoted gardeners would give up on said Rebecca Barker, local gardener, recently. The outcropping of rocks combined with a boggy area at the base has presented many challenges to Mrs. Counter, who keeps planning expansion, and planting more. Coming from a family of gardeners, Marianna has received many of her iris from the gardens of her ancestors, and others have been gifts of encouragement from friends and neighbors. Her mother-in-law, Evelyn Counter’s central Kansas farm home, has been the source of many plants, and according to the Counters some of the iris are from the garden of John’s grandmother, dating back to the late 1800’s. Marianna has shared her love of gardening with her daughter, Gail Jamison of Goddard, Kan., who attended the Community Iris Show last year, making a contribution to the Southside Neighbors fund. The prize from the Show, a large painted wood iris, now stands in the Counter garden. Mrs. Counter enjoys sharing the results of her gardening with admiring visitors. Visitors are welcome, not only during the Iris Festival, but any time of the year, she says. Southside Neighbors encourage anyone interested in gardening, and particularly those wanting to grow iris, to visit this garden during the annual Iris Festival, May 1 and 2. Inspiration will certainly be the reward for the visit said Mrs. Barker. All iris growers, both young and old, beginners and experienced, are invited to bring their blooms to the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse Friday, April 30, between 5 and 7 p.m. to share with the community and to participate in the flower show which will be open Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Again, a large wooden iris will be offered as a prize this year. For more information about the iris show call 765-1689. Plant a Wildflower MeadowBy LEE REICH For AP Special Features How about planting a wildflower meadow? It need not be large, for even a back yard can be brightened by a small patchwork of wildflowers. Neither a large nor a small meadow will demand the weekly mowing, midsummer watering or annual fertilizing of a lawn. Wildflowers for a meadow can be a mix of annual, biennial and perennial flowers sown at the rate of 2 ounces of seeds per 1,000 square feet. Besides flowers, meadows need some grass, but not lawn grass. They need bunch grasses, such as sheep fescue or chewing fescue, which do not spread but do stabilize the soil. Use about a half-pound of seed per 1,000 square feet. Annual flowers bloom the same season they are planted. Those such as the plains coreopsis, cornflower, Iceland poppy and corn poppy need to be sown only once and then will re-seed themselves yearly. Biennial and perennial flowers start to put on a good show in their second season. Good choices include yarrow, chicory, perennial gaillardia, purple coneflower, butterfly weed and evening primrose. And just because they are common is no reason to overlook such beauties as Queen Anne’s lace and various goldenrods. You can buy seeds blended for specific geographic regions and amounts of rainfall and sun and shade. Generally, sow them in early spring or late fall. If the mix lacks annuals, sow in early spring or late summer. Planting a wildflower meadow is not like planting a flower garden. You cannot just till up an area, sow seeds and then keep weeds down between neat rows of plants with a hoe or rototiller. Nonetheless, weeds, especially aggressive grasses, need to be kept in check from the start. One way to begin is to kill existing vegetation with a herbicide such as Roundup, wait a week, then rough up the surface of the soil just enough to embrace the seeds you sow. Another way is to till the soil, then smother weeds through the summer with successive plantings of buckwheat. For a small area, just strip sod, rake lightly and plant. Once established, a meadow needs mowing once a year. An occasional hand-weeding will get rid of especially pernicious weeds. A wildflower meadow is a way to create a pleasant, colorful transition between lawn and a stand of trees, a stream or a property line. Paths cut into your meadow will invite strolls for close-up appreciation of the diversity and beauty within. Horticulture Educator Gives Advice for a Greener LawnHomeowners are firing up the lawn mowers again — and wondering what to do with those increasingly expensive-to-dispose of grass clippings. It isn’t really necessary to bag grass most of the time, says extension horticulture educator Dave Robson. “If you only mow a third of the blade each time, there’s no need to bag,” Robson said. If you mow the top one-third of the grass blade, you’re unlikely to get any of the stems, crowns or roots, which can contribute to thatch, Robson said. The uppermost part of the grass blade is 90 percent water and doesn’t contribute to thatch buildup, he said. However, there are a couple of times when people might consider bagging their grass, Robson said. “One is if you have a compost pile. Early in the spring, grass clippings are high in nitrogen content and will help break down the leaves from last fall,” Robson said. “The other time is if you’ve let the grass get too tall,” and more than one-third of the blade needs to be removed, he said. A mulching mower is not a must if a homeowner can mow as needed, leaving no more than one-third of the blade (the top inch on 3-inch-high grass, typically), Robson said. One of the most common lawn care errors happens right about now, in Robson’s view: putting fertilizer on too early. “Don’t fertilize until May 15, Robson suggested. It’s a good time to apply crab grass killer, but too early fertilization “promotes top growth and what you want to promote now is deep growth,” he said. Grass with deep roots will be better able to withstand the high heat and dry spells of summer better than grass with shallow roots. For lawn enthusiasts eager to get started right, Robson suggests having mower blades sharpened. If money were no object, Robson said, on his wish list for lawn care would be a lawn aerator — ”a gizmo that can be had for $1,500.” An aerator removes hundreds of soil plugs from the lawn, which helps lawns in many ways, Robson said. On his own lawn, Robson says, “I have it aerated once a year. if I owned one, I’d probably do it twice a year myself. It cuts down on soil compaction, promotes root growth and better top growth, keeps grass lush and dense so you don’t have to use as much weedkiller and maybe get by with watering less frequently.” New lawn care products on the market that are more affordable are the new polymer fertilizers. Coated with a type of plastic that breaks down, these slow-release fertilizers “tend to give a nice, even distribution of nitrogen over a longer period of time,” Robson said. Coax New Blooms from Old AmaryllisQ: How do you get an amaryllis to flower again? Mine produced only leaves during the second year. I read that I should trim the leaves back, which I did, and now nothing. Did I lose it? C.G., Monessen, PA. A: Sometimes amaryllis are very fickle about re-blooming. Some varieties tend to be very dependable while others balk at producing another flower stalk. Basically, once the bulb has flowered, trim off the old flower stalk and move the plant to a location where it receives bright light and as much direct sun as possible. Water to keep the plant’s soil moist, but not wet and fertilize the plant with a house plant or bulb food as directed on the product label. This allows the foliage to produce enough energy to replenish the bulb. If a bulb doesn’t renew its strength sufficiently, it will produce foliage, but no flowers the following year. But, there’s more—in the fall it’s normal for the plant’s foliage to start to yellow and wither. At this time stop watering and fertilizing the plant to allow it to enter a dry, dormant period. After about two months of dormancy, repot the bulb (be certain that about 1/3 of the bulb is above the soil line) and resume light watering. Your amaryllis, if sufficiently strong, will flower again. I’m afraid the bulb you have has “passed on,” but don’t be afraid to purchase another plant and try again. SPORTSCat Golfers Good, but Not Good Enough Cat Golfers Good, but Not Good EnoughEDMOND — The Wildcat golf team is getting balanced scoring and definitely has the depth. The problem is the Cats are not getting the scores, at least not at the varsity level against good competition. “We got blown away, literally,” Po-Hi coach Dan McGregor groaned after his Wildcats finished 14th in the 17-team Edmond Memorial Invitational at Kickingbird Wednesday. “The wind was terrible,’ he said. “It was gusting up to 40-50 miles per hour. But the other teams managed to overcome it.” Once again the Wildcats were grouped fairly closely in scoring. Junior Matt Waddell led the way with a 77. Aaron Sattre shot 81, Aaron Hill 83, Nathan Coats 84 and Matt Ellis 85. That gave the Poncans a 325 total, not even close to the leaders as the regional tournament looms in a week and a half. Not surprisingly, Edmond Memorial won its own tournament with a 298 total behind tournament medalist Ted Neville, who shot an even par 70. David Carter of Lawton Eisenhower shot 71 to pace his team to a second place finish at 301. Edmond North was third with 308 with Norman at 309 and Stillwater at 313. “We’re just not getting the low scores to be competitive,” McGregor said. “We have a number of players capable of scoring well, the problem is we never know which one is going to score well on a particular day.” McGregor noted that a the players on his JV teams were shooting about the same scores. That was good enough to win the Blackwell Tournament Wednesday with a 329 total. “The JVs are doing very well in tournaments,” McGregor said. “That was their third first-place finish on the season and they have one third-place finish. “But of course the competition is quite different. Brad Whitsitt was the medalist at Blackwell with a 77 and Ben Dickey, playing as an individual, shot 78. Louie Girardi shot 82, James Anderson 85, Luke Cobb 87, John Hilyard (also as an individual) 88 and Scott King 89. The Poncans beat the Stillwater JVs by 10 strokes while Medford came in third with a 349 and Blackwell was fourth with a 351 in the 10-team field. The wind was also a factor at the Blackwell Municipal Golf Course, which left Blackwell coach Mike Simpson surprised at the Ponca City scores. “They really played well,” Simpson said of the Wildcats. “I was very disappointed in our performance. We didn’t play as well as we are capable of. That happens in golf. I just hope we got it out of our system before we go to Elk City on Monday (for the qualifying tournament).” Brett Fry fired an 85 for the Maroons while Brandon Rourk had an 87, Tyler Dyer 89, Tyke Greer 90 and Wally Schatz 93. The Blackwell JVs scored 372. Justin Shepard had 84, Jay Soulek 91, Darin Sheets 96. Bax Cornelson 101 and Brandon Glenny 108. Playing as individuals, Wyatt Courtney shot 110 and Trevis Kahle 132. Team Scores Edmond Memorial Invitational (at Kickingbird) Edmond Memorial 298, Lawton Ike 301, Edmond North 308, Norman 309, Stillwater 212, Westmoore 315, Moore 317, Putnam City 318, Norman North 310, Edmond Santa Fe 320, Yukon 321, Lawton Mac 321, Edmond North 321, Ponca City 325, Lawton 338, OC Cassidy 338, Edmond Memorial JV 339. Blackwell Invitational Ponca City JV 329, Stillwater 339, Medford 349, Blackwell 351, Pawnee 356, Blackwell JV 372, Perry 376, Pioneer 400, Medford JV 402, Glencoe 449. Nimmo and Mott Qualify For Lady CatsTULSA — The season came to an end for the Lady Wildcat golfers as a team, but a couple of individuals extended their season during the Class 5A Qualifying Tournament at Page Belcher on Wednesday. The Lady Cats did not shoot well enough as a team to crack the top four, which advanced to the regional tournament at Jenks next Wednesday. However, Ponca City’s Jenni Nimmo and Ashley Mott did qualify as individuals. Nimmo posted an 88 while Mott shot 102. “Calyn Howe was ill and did not make the trip,” coach Jerry Orr said, “so we only played four (players) and had to use all four scores.” Heather Staires followed Nimmo and Mott for the Poncans with a 110 and Christi Rutledge shot 111. The Poncans finished with a 411, sixth in the team scoring. Jenks won the Qualifier at Page Belcher with a 358 total with Enid at 369 followed by Stillwater at 380 and Tulsa Union at 404. Broken Arrow won the Qualifier at Mohawk Park with a 359 while Tahlequah was second at 368, Bartlesville third at 383 and Tulsa Memorial fourth at 412. In the west region, Duncan won at Westwood with a 336, followed by Mustang at 360, Edmond Memorial at 371 and Norman North at 393. Edmond North won at John Conrad GC with 321, followed by Putnam North at 348, Shawnee at 361 and Midwest City Carl Albert at 377. Nimmo won All-Conference honors by finishing sixth in the Frontier Conference Tournament at Broken Arrow on Monday. She fired an 86 to finish sixth in the individual scoring. Rutledge followed Nimmo in the scoring for the Lady Cats with a 95, while Howe shot 102, Mott 102 and Staires 103. Ponca City was sixth in the conference team standings with a 385 total. Broken Arrow is the Frontier Conference champion after finishing at 352, six strokes in front of Jenks Team Scoring Class 5A Qualifier (at Page Belcher) Jenks 358, Enid 369, Stillwater 380, Union 404, Muskogee 407, Ponca city 411. Frontier Conference (at Broken Arrow) Broken Arrow 353, Jenks 359, Bartlesville 370, Union 372, Stillwater 378, Ponca City 385, Sand Springs 405, Owasso 448.
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