From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Thursday,
September 4, 1997
LOCAL
Newkirk Monitoring Lagoon Discharge
Nearly News
Letters
Plans for New Fire Station Unveiled
Chamber News
Variety of Talent Will Entertain During Annual Cherokee Strip Golf Tournament
Special Acting Class Saturday at Northern
Central Plains Short of Certain Types of Blood
Westside Neighbors Set Rally for Saturday
Eagle Scout Ceremony Saturday
NOW Resumes Sessions With Saturday Event
Chikaskia Valley Square Dancers Begin Season
DEATHS
Lawrence E. Adee
Shirley J. Powell
Obituaries
Gladys Marie Harman
Services Pending
Everett Boedecker
Lena Marie Monday
Funerals
C. E. Marlar
NEWS BRIEFS
GARDENING
Container Gardens Offer Good Variety
Northern Oklahoma Iris Society Meeting
SPORTS
Woodland-Pawnee Clash Highlights Area Football Start
By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - "The green stuff is algae," said Newkirk City Manager Harold Harris of the pea-soup-looking discharge from the community's sewage lagoons southwest of town.
Area residents lately have worried the green effluent draining into Spring Creek - and coloring the waters of Bois D'Arc Creek all the way south to the Salt Fork River - was something much worse.
To area resident Helen Spore, whose home is adjacent to Spring Creek near State Highway 11, the sewer water in the creeks means potential health problems and she suspects that four recent abortions by a neighboring rancher's pregnant cows resulted from their drinking the water.
City leaders meanwhile have hired a laboratory to monitor water quality as they continue to try to figure out why the lagoons - which were designed to never need draining - are filling up too fast.
Harris said draining the lagoons was an emergency measure this summer to control where the overflow would occur.
He said the city "got permission from the state health department to release (the excess) water into the stream" and is awaiting results from test samples sent to the laboratory.
"We haven't heard back from the Department of Environmental Quality but we're doing everything above board," Harris said.
He said the city has received DEQ permission previously to drain the lagoons during the winter, when there was no algae buildup and the discharge was not so noticeable.
The city especially regrets it didn't do a better job of notifying neighbors along the creek before it started pumping this time, Harris said.
He didn't think the high water levels in the lagoons can be blamed entirely on heavier-than-usual summer rains this year and suspects that extra water is coming from somewhere else, such as a drainage leak.
The city plans to use sewer cameras this month to search the area sewer system for cracks that may account for the extra water, he said.
But Harris admitted it's frustrating, "using trial-and-error methods" to remedy the situation.
"We're doing everything we can, but we don't have a solution at this present time," he said.
County Commissioner Wayne Leven, who owns agricultural land near the lagoons, said the theory of natural evaporation for the lagoons hasn't worked. Newkirk's lagoon system has been operating since 1989.
Draining the lagoons into the creek "is a nuisance because even though that water meets certain standards, it's still sewer water," Leven said.
The corrected address for people wanting to send cards to Pat Gammon, a patient at St. Mary's Hospital, is Rehab Center, 305 South Fifth, Room 598, Enid, Okla. 73701.
Dumping Problems
A lot of discussion is going on about the trash-dumping problem in our locality.
Surely no one wants to see trash piled where it shouldn't be - littering our countryside and polluting our waterways.
However, there are at least a couple of things which I'm sure are contributing to the steady increase in this problem.
One is the steadily increasing higher prices we are being charged by the landfill for the "privilege" of dumping. It used to be free many long years ago and though I live inside city limits, I used to haul loads of tree trimmings and heavy cleanup with my own pickup to the landfill before it became so cost prohibitive. Now I simply cut up and bundle everything and put out for our regular trash pickup - which also became increasingly costly.
Also, the rules and regulation etc. imposed on dumpers have become increasingly more difficult to abide by, such as load size and weight; overcharge for heavier loads, and fines if they deem that your load is not properly secured, tied, etc. (and this is at their discretion, not visible signs of your losing anything on the roadway.)
What are people who live on very limited incomes, people who are elderly and physically disabled, and people who live in rural areas with no trash services supposed to do with their trash?
Seems like if they are willing to load and haul in their own vehicles at their own expense, then there should be a place for such dumping that is at least reasonably priced. Or, how about some large dumpsters in accessible places? (This is being done in some other counties.)
An alternative to higher prices and more restriction on legal dumping should maybe be considered?
Wouldn't it be cheaper than the expense of the county having to clean up illegal dumping?
J.A. Stewart
By Patti Pfeiffer
News Staff Writer
As plans for the new fire station were being unveiled at city hall, members of the local firefighter's union were deciding the fate of the possible move of a substation to Conoco.
Plans for and costs of remodeling and renovating the No. 1 fire station at its current location at City Hall were discussed during Tuesday's city commission work session. The renovations include remodeling the first and second floors and constructing new vehicle bays. The five bays, which would open onto Fifth Street, would be an addition to the existing building, expanding it southward into what is currently the parking lot.
According to the plans the first floor would be remodeled and used for office space. The second floor would be renovated into living quarters. The architectural designs of the new construction would match the current designs of city hall.
Feelings were mixed as the plans were unveiled. "This location was not my first choice but the plans are fine and I think we should go ahead with them," City Commissioner Lyn Boyer said. On the other hand, City Commissioner Chris Hand could not be more pleased with the location. "I am real happy that the plans being considered involve building the station at the present location," Hand said. "I feel that is where the majority of the citizens wanted it built in the first place."
Fire Chief Larry Mullikin seemed pleased with the proposed plans. However he stressed that the plans are preliminary and conveyed his desire to have an opportunity to gain input from the firemen before any final decisions were made.
And "final" could take a long time. The final plans, the final figures, the final bid, the final construction and the final finished fire station could take months and even years. According to Troy Lewis of Lewis Associates Architects it could take months just to prepare the bid package, a couple more months to begin construction and almost a year for the construction to be completed. At best estimates, after and with voter approval, it would be June 1999 before the new station would be ready and available for move in.
Meanwhile, members of the Ponca City Firefighters Union, local 2479, met to vote on the proposed lease agreement with Conoco. For several weeks the City and Conoco have been negotiating a lease agreement for the location of a new substation at Conoco.
The lease was presented to the members of the union because Conoco included a drug testing and random search clause in the agreement. Under Oklahoma law, drug testing is a negotiable item under union contracts.
If members of the local union have it their way the move to Conoco will not happen. "It is a no-go on the Conoco lease as of right now," local union president Kevin Ivers said. Ivers explained that the drug testing clause was too vague and that until the parties involved set specific policies and procedures the members would not agree to the testing. Ivers stressed that the union members did not condone drug or alcohol abuse but were concerned over the vagueness of the lease in regards to the policy and procedures involved in the testing.
However, it was not merely drug testing that had union members uneasy about the Conoco location. There were several additional reasons the members felt that being at Conoco would be less than desirable. "The feeling of the union is that being at Conoco would be an uncomfortable situation," Ivers said.
First, Conoco does not pay city sales tax and Ivers said that was on the minds of the members as they considered the lease agreement. Secondly, although Conoco has its own fire fighting brigade, the union members were afraid they would be considered Conoco's first response unit. "We are already shorthanded dealing with just the city fires and ambulance calls," Ivers said. "We don't have the manpower to handle Conoco."
Location was another consideration the firemen took into account. "We are already having problems with response times with fire engines traveling from Hartford Avenue to the southwest part of town and this move would be too far south," Ivers added.
According to Ivers it was the lease in general that the members were uncomfortable with. "The contract had so much in it that we had to abide by that it made us uncomfortable," Ivers explained. "It was more like we were Conoco employees rather than tenants. We feel the City should look elsewhere for a location of a substation."
Second Friday Forum
The Chamber's Sept. 12 Friday Forum will focus on the upcoming school bond election. Superintendent of Ponca City Public Schools, Dr. Bill White, will be in attendance to answer questions. The forum will start at 8 a.m. with complimentary coffee and doughnuts available. Plan to attend!
Leadership Ponca City
On Thursday, Sept. 11, the Leadership Ponca City class will be heading to Western Hills Lodge in Wagoner to have their overnight out-of-town retreat. On Friday, Sept. 12 the class will travel to Northeastern State University in Tahlequah to hear Dr. Kent Lashley speak. Watch for the details of the retreat in an upcoming article.
Septemberfest
On Saturday, Sept. 13, Gov. Frank Keating and First Lady Cathy Keating will be hosting the first-ever Septemberfest celebration - a day long series of events, exhibits and activities designed to showcase all that is good about Oklahoma. This activity is free to the public and fun for families. The event will be held at the Governor's Mansion in Oklahoma City and the fun will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. with interactive learning activities for children, including sheep shearing, cow milking, bread making and a petting zoo.
The governor and first lady have asked us to extend an invitation to every Oklahoma family to bring a picnic lunch and join them at Septemberfest.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 5 - Water Treatment Plant Open House, 1801 East Central, 2 p.m.
Sept. 9-13 - Kay County Free Fair, Blackwell
Sept. 11-12 - Leadership Ponca City Class Retreat
Sept. 18 - Chamber Planning Session, 1997 Program of Action, Pioneer Technology Center, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
For additional information, contact: Lisa Coy, Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1109, Ponca City, OK 74602 or call 765-4400.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
A wide variety of talent has been lined up to entertain participants and guests at the 36th Annual Cherokee Strip Golf Classic set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Ponca City Country Club, according to Barry Bickle, entertainment chairman.
Entertainment in the lounge on Thursday evening is a three piece "D.C. Minner, Selby & Blues On The Move." This group will be entertaining from 8 p.m., until midnight in the lounge.
Friday evening from 9 p.m., to 1 a.m., "Galaxy," a six-piece band from St. Louis, will be playing in the ballroom for dancing. This is the same band that played here recently at a wedding, Bickle said. Lenny Klinger is the band leader, and this band books more than 800 events a year.
In the lounge, also on Friday, Steve Quinn, caricaturist will be entertaining. On Saturday evening, following the awards for the pro-am tournament benefiting Opportunity Center, comedian Dan Merryman will be appearing in the ballroom. Merryman is from Texas and has appeared numerous times on television. Critics say "Billy Bob" is a character that must be seen.
From 9:30 p.m., to 12:30 a.m., Saturday, "Touch of Class," a four piece band will be playing in the lounge. This band plays a wide variety of music from dance rock, to easy listening, nostalgia and country. Members are Roger Montgomery, guitarist; Pete Thesenvitz, keyboardist; Bill Jobe, drummer; and Richard Pool completes the sound with driving low-end. All members sing giving them a variety of voices.
Other Activities
While the men players play in the 36-hole tournament the women's activities include champagne Bingo, glamour photo's, informal fashion modeling during Friday and Saturday luncheons.
On Saturday, Judy Custer of Creative Communications Consultants of Oklahoma City will talk about "He Said/She Said" and "Communication/Miscommunication."
Patty Allen is chairman of the Ladies Activities/Decorating Committee. B.J. Cohenour is co-chairmen. Members are Rita Pace, Diana Mills, Wanda Council, Ruth Lyhane, Marilyn Tharp, Madeleine Daily, La Vonne Lauritsen, Ruthann Greenfield, Joanne Morgan, Susan Nickles, Katie Nickles, Becky Warren, Alice Evens, Flo O'Connor and Marlene Roth.
TONKAWA - A free Master Class in Acting will be presented Saturday at Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, by one of New York's leading acting teachers, Charles Kakatsakis.
College theater and music programs are invited to participate in the class and high school students and adults are welcome to observe, according to Mariann Cook-Priboy, head of music theater at Northern.
The class will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Northern Performing Arts Center on campus. The morning will begin with an informal lecture then proceed to the student participation forum in the afternoon. College students wishing to work are asked to prepare a monologue or scene to be critiqued by Kakatsakis.
Lunch is not provided.
Kakatsakis has acted in and directed more than 80 plays and musicals and has had professional training in New York's famous "Actor's Studio." He has taught and coached in New York City for almost 40 years, coaching such noted names as Blythe Danner, Dustin Hoffman, Sandy Duncan, Pat Hingle, Georgia Engle and Chevy Chase.
The American Red Cross Central Plains Region is critically in need of types O-Positive, O-Negative and A-negative blood.
The Central Plains Region currently has a one-day supply of types O-Negative and A-negative blood as well as a 2-day supply of type O-Positive, said Nancy Bacon, Central Plains Region chief administrator. A 3-day supply is desirable for normal operation.
"Twenty-five of the Red Cross' 38 regions across the nation are experiencing blood shortages, partly because of busy summer schedules," Bacon said. "We hope that people will make donating blood part of their summer routine in order to help hospital patients."
This blood shortage hasn't affected patients in any of the region's 110 hospitals, Bacon added.
Volunteer blood donors must be 17 years or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. They also cannot have a history of viral hepatitis after age 10 or cannot be a member of an AIDS at-risk behavior group.
The Ponca City Blood Donation Center, 525 Monument, is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Mayor Marilyn Andrews, Ponca City School Superintendent Dr. Bill White and Lincoln School principal David Shelton will be among the special guests at the Westside Neighborhood Association Kick Off Rally to be held Saturday.
The Westside Neighborhood Association is defined by residents living south of Highland Avenue to South Avenue and Union Street west through Flormable Avenue. Everyone in the designated neighborhood is invited to attend the event. Refreshments will be served.
The event was scheduled in conjunction with the "Neighbor Day Weekend" program which is organized by United Oklahoma Neighborhoods.
The kick off rally will be held at the First Church of God at 1101 West Grand Avenue. For more information call 765-3300.
Will Rogers Council Boy Scout Troop 3 is hosting an Eagle Scout Ceremony for Chad Longmore on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue.
Chad moved from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts on March 11, 1994, and has held numerous positions in Troop 3, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church.
He has served as patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader and senior patrol leader. He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow, the First Presbyterian Church and serves as the den chief for Den 5 at Trout School.
Chad has earned 36 merit badges on his trail to Eagle Scout. His service project involved collection of winter clothing for distribution at Friendship Feast and other community distribution points. He has also earned the God and Me and God and Church awards.
Northern Oklahoma Wordsmiths, a local writer's group will resume meetings on the regularly scheduled first Saturday of each month, beginning Saturday. The meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Ponca City Library basement programming room.
"Anyone who likes to write or is interested in writing is welcome," said Joanna Gary, spokesman for the group. She also explained that input from those attending would be welcomed at the meeting as the group attempts to find a more compatible time for future meetings for members in the area. A brown-bag lunch spanning time has been suggested for whatever day would be possible, she said.
Gary went on to explain, "Wordsmiths was organized in an attempt to end the isolation of writers. Meetings are for the purpose of exchanging ideas and information and for education. Speakers have included published writers sharing their experiences, and members who have attended workshops and seminars and the Oklahoma Writers Federation. Members also offer encouragement and critique if desired" she said.
Presently registered members are George Collins, Nadine Dugan, Les Gilliam Joanna Gary, Truman Smith, Donna Marlin, Ona Atnip, Rene Simpson, and Billie Carder, all of Ponca City; Grace Klinger of Newkirk; Wynell Merrit of Medford, and Charlotte Hall of Blackwell.
The Chikaskia Valley Square Dance club will have it's first dance of the 1997-98 season Friday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ballroom, 2900 East Prospect.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., Bob and Marion Collyar of Kaw City will lead the round dancing. Square dancing will begin at 8 p.m. with Henry Israel calling.
A silent auction will be held and donations will be appreciated. Refreshments will also be served.
Chikaskia Valley Square Dance Club dances the first Friday of each month. All square dancers are welcome.
New members are encouraged and lessons for new dancers will be in October.
Watch for date, time and place and join in the fun.
DEATHS
SULPHUR, La. - Lawrence E. "Larry" Adee, former Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997, in Sulphur, La. He was 74.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997, at Hixson Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, in Sulphur. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Sulphur. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, at the Hixson Funeral Home, Ruth Street Chapel in Sulphur.
Lawrence E. "Larry" Adee was born March 20, 1923 in Minneapolis, Kan. He graduated from high school in Belleville, Kan., and received his BS in chemical engineering from Kansas State University. During World War II he served in Co. B, 114th Medical Battalion with the 26th Infantry. He was discharged in 1946 at the rank of Captain from the Medical Administrative Corps.
After his discharge he was employed with Conoco in Ponca City, Billings, Mont., Houston, Texas, and Westlake, La. He served as elder in the Presbyterian Church at each of these locations and was active in the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America.
He was married to Mary Doris Walker who preceded him in death in February 1979. Throughout his adult life, he was active in Republican Party politics. After his retirement he was active in compiling an Adee family history.
Survivors include his present wife, Ruby M. Adee; two sons, Steven L. and Michael J.; one stepson, Curtis Case; two stepdaughters, Polly Pousson and Judy McGimsey; two sisters, Barbara Nutter of Los Alamos, N.M., and Marilyn McDaniel of Bailey, Colo.; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Adee's name to Boys and Girls Village or Westminister Presbyterian Ministry, c/o Hixson-Sulphur Funeral Home, 2051 East Napoleon Street, Sulphur, LA 70663.
ARLINGTON, Texas - Shirley J. Powell, former Ponca City resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997, in Arlington, Texas. She was 69.
The funeral will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington. Burial will be 4 p.m. Friday at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery.
Shirley J. (Timpy) Powell was born July 27, 1928, in Ponca City, the daughter of Ernest C. and Nancy Ellen (Collins) Timpy. She grew up and attended schools in Ponca City.
She was married to Dale L. Powell in 1948 and the couple had made their home in Arlington since 1973. Mrs. Powell was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Barnabas United Methodist Church and the Diamond Jubileers Square Dance Club.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Dale L. Powell, Arlington, Texas; two sons, Jeffrey S. and Jari L. both of Aurora, Colo.; one daughter Mrs. Thomas (Nancy S.) Tizzard III of New Orleans, La.; her mother, Nancy Ellen Collins Timpy of Arlington; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Ernest C. Timpy Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Powell's name to the American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Gladys Marie Harman, Route 5, Box 2600, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997, 8:43 p.m., at her son's home, 1300 Clarke. She was 77.
The funeral service will be Friday, 2 p.m., at the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home, with the Rev. Neil Quick, pastor, Southside Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Born Dec. 3, 1919, in Hennessey, she was the daughter of David and Gertie Elizabeth Bailey Troyer. She attended schools at Maple Grove.
On Aug. 28, 1937, she married Wayne I. Harman at Enid and the couple came to Ponca City in 1946. Marie was a lifelong homemaker. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed fishing, playing country music, and helping her husband with farming.
She is survived by her sons, and daughters-in-law, Darrell W. and Vickie L. Harman, Choctaw, and Rick B. and Carol L. Harman, Ponca City; a brother, Leo Troyer of Hennessey; five sisters, Opal Robinson and Faye Ludwig, both of Wichita, Ruth Craune, Hennessey, Lucille Wehrenberg, Kingfisher, and Maxine Bolin, Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, Darrell Dwayne Harman, Cheryl Lynn Harman, Tonya Lee Harman and Jason Wayne Harman; and three great-grandchildren, Michael Wayne Harman, Brandon Lee Tucker, and Bradley Wayne Harman. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 30, 1995, and her parents.
Casket bearers will be Scott Daine, Chuck Crane, Cecil Buff, Russell Hollingsworth, Joe Gibson, Marvin Janda and Bennie Janda.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at 1300 Clarke.
paid obituary
Everett G. Boedecker, Ponca City resident, died early this morning, Sept. 4, 1997, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 85. Survivors include his wife, Louise. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home.
Lena Marie Monday, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 3, 1997, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital, Blackwell. She was 82. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Monday, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel.
Sunday
C. E. Marlar - Graveside service to be held at 2 p.m. at Sunset
Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will be at No. 4 Riverside in the
Bois D'arc Community. Call (405) 767-8390 for directions. Arrangements
were under the direction of Shannon North Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas.
NEWS BRIEFS
Dedication Set - Remember the Water Treatment Plant dedication on Friday at 2 p.m., followed with an Open House from 2:30 to 6 p.m. The plant is located at 1801 East Central Avenue.
Canceled - The Walnut Valley Chapter of KOFPS will not hold a meeting Sept. 6. The next meeting will be Oct. 4.
Burglary - A woman in the 4600 block of South Union Street reported her garage burglarized at 7:52 a.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Burglary - At 10:56 a.m. Wednesday a woman reported her vehicle burglarized in the 3500 block of D Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Knife Discovered - At 12:55 p.m. Wednesday the communications center received a report of a knife being found in a student's locker at the Middle School. The school handled the matter.
Break-In - Police were notified of a break-in at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday in the 1800 block of Princeton Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Theft - A man in the 900 block of East Grand Avenue reported at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday that items had been stolen from his residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Break-In - A woman advised police at 4:36 p.m. Wednesday that her vehicle was broken into and her purse was stolen while at the Middle School. An officer was assigned and report was taken.
Theft - At 5:14 p.m. Wednesday a man in the 800 block of North Union Street reported a bike stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.
Accident - The communications center received a call at 7:09 p.m. Wednesday reporting a two vehicle injury accident in the 1000 block of South Fifth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Minor injuries were reported.
Theft - Police received a call at 4:11 a.m. Thursday from a man
in the in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reporting the windows of
his vehicle had been broken out and his radio stolen. An officer was assigned
and a report was taken.
GARDENING
Container gardens have needs similar to almost any garden. They need fertilizer, sunlight to fit their needs. and lots of water. Unlike other gardens, moving plants to a more appealing spot is no problem. Creating different looks is a snap.
Create a layered look by staggering the pots, placing the taller plants in back and the smaller plants in the front. Use wall pots and hanging baskets for variety.
The types of containers can vary from old boots to expensive cement. Clay pots are a personal favorite even though they do require more water says Kelley McKenzie, gardener for Northern Oklahoma College.
Soak clay pots in water before planting them to help hold the water better. Plastic pots hold water longer and do not need the frequent watering that clay pots require. To prevent the soil from souring, be sure to empty the saucers after 30 minutes.
Plants good for containers include: petunia, lobelia, geranium, ageratum, miniature roses, verbena, lantana, impatiens, banana tree, sweet alyssum, strawberry, dahlia, marigold, dusty miller, calendula, dianthus, coleus, amaranthus, creeping zinnia, vinca, tomatoes, spring bulbs.
This is by no means a complete list of plants suitable for containers. Try your own combinations and have fun experimenting, The only limitation is the imagination.
Questions and comments are welcome says Ms. McKenzie. Write to her at: Northern Oklahoma College, P. O. box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653.
The Northern Oklahoma Iris Society has issued an invitation to individuals, club members and youth to attend the Sept. 5 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse.
Paul Gossett of Tulsa will present the program. He will show slides of the 1997 American Iris Society National Convention held this summer at Dearborn, Mich.
New officers for the society will be present to meet those attending.
For additional information about the meeting or the organization call Carol
Goldsberry, 765-2390 or Richard Terrill, 762-7719.
SPORTS
By FRED HILTON
News Sports Editor
The annual clash between Class A power Woodland and Class 2A playoff contender Pawnee spotlights the opening of the 1997 high school football season in this area.
All seven of the area schools are in action this weekend and five open the new season at home.
While Woodland visits Pawnee, Tonkawa plays host to Deer Creek, Blackwell entertains Alva and Morrison welcomes Waukomis on Friday night. In a rare Saturday opener, Newkirk travels the short 15 miles to visit the Ponca City JVs at Sullins Stadium. All of the games start at 7:30 except for Tonkawa which is set for an 8 p.m. start.
Woodland Cougars and the Black Bears of Pawnee have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to the time when Woodland was just Fairfax High School, before the incorporation with Ralston.
But the name change didn't take away from the often heated battle that fills the stands at both stadiums.
The series has see-sawed with Pawnee coming out the victor last year, upsetting the favored Cougars.
Woodland coach Bill Pascoe hopes to return the favor,
"Pawnee will be the favorite," he said Wednesday, "They have a size advantage and they have an experience advantage. Remember we only return three starters from last year.
"We'll just have to go over there and hope of having a good showing and remember that the favorite doesn't always win."
Pawnee coach Bobby Miller couldn't agree more.
"You throw out everything in this game," Miller said. "You forget about who's got what back and who's got what talent. This is a good rivalry. It's a game that means a lot to their kids and it means a lot to our kids."
Miller, with good numbers to play with, is still trying to fit the right player in the right spot.
"We're not where we would like to be. But this will be a good test for us."
"We're 50 percent freshmen," Pascoe notes. "But we probably won't play that many freshmen. I really don't know what to expect Friday."
Deer Creek at Tonkawa
Deer Creek tripped Tonkawa in the season opener, but the Buccaneers went on to win their next 10 games before losing again in the playoffs.
"I know Deer Creek would like to come to Tonkawa and do that again," Tonkawa coach Steve Love said.
"But I'm ready. We had two good scrimmages and a good week of practice. The kids are ready to get the season under way."
Love pointed out that Deer Creek will have some good size.
"They have some big linemen and they have a good quarterback who can run the option well and can throw well. The key to the game is how well we contain him."
Alva at Blackwell
"Alva has a good team," new Blackwell coach Greg Werner said. "They are big up front and have some good speed.
"We ran into some great speed in our last scrimmage, so how we do will depend on how we react to that speed."
Werner has installed a new offense for this season and, as expected it has been a little slow in coming around. He is hoping the defense is good enough in the early going to hold on until the offense jells.
Waukomis at Morrison
"Waukomis is a lot like us," Morrison coach Joe Sindelar said. "They run a similar offense and the same type of defense.
"Waukomis has almost everyone back from last year's team. They lost a running back to injury right after they played us last year and their quarterback was killed. But except for those two they have everyone else back.
"This is a big game for them and it's a big game for us. Both teams would like to get the season started with a win.
"But Waukomis has always given us trouble. We have to fight for everything we get. I'm just happy we open at home this year."
Newkirk at Ponca City JV
Saturday
"We're ready," new Newkirk coach Sonny Schovanec said as the Tigers prepared to open its season against the Ponca City junior varsity team Saturday.
"We had a good scrimmage with Okeen last week. The offense has definitely improved and the defense is playing pretty well.
"But watching films of the Ponca City JV scrimmage, I was impressed," Schovanec said. "They have a good group of young kids.
"We're about as ready as we're going to be. We've got a lot done
in two weeks of practice and in two scrimmages."