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From The Pages Of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, October 22, 1996

LOCAL
Educator, Lawyer Among Speakers Invited to Standing Bear Ceremony
Nearly News
French Limestone Marland Statues Part of Grandeur from Oil Industry
Two Area Barbecue Teams Head To World Championship Contest
Soil Conservation AquaQuest Quiz Bowl Set Oct. 30
Former Students Name Best Teachers for 1996
Literacy Council Sets Halloween Party
Road Repair Being Sought By Residents
Letters Say:
Police Warn Phone Scam Operating Nationwide
Ambucs Sponsor October Physical Therapy Month
Business Closed

DEATHS
Lewis Dodson Jr.
Betty Lou Delaney
Ellis Edwin Fair, M.D.

Funerals
Forrest Ralph Overman
Mildred I. Corzine Storm

NEWS BRIEFS

BUSINESS
Mairs Help Preserve Downtown Integrity
Dyer Promoted By Farm Bureau To Manager
Andrews Receives Dental Honor
Where Are They Now?
Lab Receives Accreditation From COLA
Nesselrode Joins Staff At Potter Chiropractic
BOK Donates Telephone Calls To United Way
Notes and Quotes
Conoco Will Discontinue Unbranded Gasoline Sales
Medford Nursing Receives Loan For Operation

FAMILY LIVING
Fall Planting Tasks Topic Of Garden Club Program
Little News

SPORTS
9th Graders Win, 38-12
Correction

LOCAL

Educator, Lawyer Among Speakers Invited to Standing Bear Ceremony

By KATHY ZEHR
News Staff Writer
The Standing Bear Monument will be unveiled Saturday at 11 a.m. in Standing Bear Memorial Park in Ponca City and various governmental, educational, and business leaders have been invited to be a part of the historic ceremony. Many tribal representatives and leaders will also take a leading part of the two day celebration.
Included in the program will Patrick Chief Stick Jr., a Cree educator from the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana, and Jack De McCarty, a member of the Cherokee Nation and judge for the Kaw and Pawnee Tribal Councils of Oklahoma, who will serve as master of ceremonies.
Patrick Chief Stick Jr., currently resides in Ronan, Mont., and has been a Native American Studies instructor with the Salish-Kootenai College in Pablo, Mont. for seven years. He provides instruction in the Cree language, in which he is fluent.
Chief Stick was instrumental in developing a Native American Studies curriculum that was the first of it's kind to be implemented and integrated into a public school system in the U.S.
Within the structure of this curriculum, Chief Stick introduced a segment highlighting historic and present-day tribal leaders and their contributions to Indian history. Chief Standing Bear, whose 22-foot bronze monument will be unveiled, Saturday, is one of the chiefs featured for his historic significance.
As a cultural consultant, Chief Stick has been featured as a presenter of numerous national and international workshops including cultural literacy, traditional values, multicultural and bilingual education, substance abuse and traditional parenting.
Because of his traditional Native American upbringing and expertise, Patrick is often requested to perform tribal ceremonies, render invocations, and oversee other rituals. Chief Stick is also an accomplished visual artist who actively participates in traditional ceremonies, as well as other cultural events. He is a single parent.
Jack De McCarty, a member of the Cherokee Nation, is in private law practice in the oldest continuous law firm in Kay County, now known as Ross, McCarty, Rigdon and Ross, located at Newkirk.
He has served as president of the Oklahoma Indian Legal Services and president of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. McCarty defends and tries cases throughout the state and is a judge for both the Kaw and Pawnee Tribes of Oklahoma.
McCarty is married to the former Kaye Ross of Newkirk and has three grown daughters.

Nearly News

Nearly News has recently learned that hometown recording artist Les Gilliam has been nominated as contender for "Male Vocalist of the Year" by the Academy of Western Artists. Les says he doesn't expect to win, but will certainly enjoy rubbing shoulders with the best in the business when the winner is named Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition, Les' album "Western Country," was also nominated Album of the Year by "Song of the West" western music magazine recently. We'll be "rootin" for you Les - we know you're the best!
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OK, we know this Oklahoma and the weather is supposed to change minute-by-minute, rather than season-by-season, but how many of us were ready for snow this early in the fall? Parts of the Panhandle had 8 inches Tuesday and we all laughed, because we knew it would be November before we even saw a snowflake, much less had any snow and 8 inches is more like a season total for North Central Oklahoma. Well, low and behold, about 7:45 a.m. today the steady drizzle suddenly turned into big, fluffy flakes. So soon, too soon. Of course, it was too warm to accumulate this time. Now, was this a harbinger of a snowy winter, or just a tease. We'll see as the season progresses.
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NN's face is red - it seems we left out mentioning Louise Skinner on the First Baptist Church building committee in a recent accounting of the renovation of the old church sanctuary. Chairman Joe Cornelson reminds NN that Louise has been quite active working with the kitchen and decorating group on the committee. Our apologies, Louise - keep up the good work.

French Limestone Marland Statues Part of Grandeur from Oil Industry

Editor's Note: This is the third in a mini-series on the statues of Ponca City to be published during this special week when the Standing Bear Native American Memorial is to be dedicated.
By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Staff Writer
New York City isn't the only place in America, that has a statue with a French connection. Although they aren't the magnitude of the Statue of Liberty, Ponca City has three statues that were sculpted of French limestone in France.
Once again the petroleum industry played a part in the grandeur of the past, when E.W. Marland, founder of Marland Oil, commissioned Jo Davidson to sculpt statues of himself and other "family" members.
Besides the statue of Marland, the other two were of his wife Lydie, who at one time was his adopted daughter, and Lydie's brother George, an adopted son.
E.W.'s Statue
Each of the statues have an interesting past. Take E.W.'s for instance. The statue by Jo Davidson, has graced the lawn of the Civic Center since 1951. In a way it is reminiscent of the statue of Abe Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Both subjects are seated in an easy chair and looking as if they were in deep meditation. However Marland is dressed in hunting clothes, while Lincoln was more formally attired.
Sculptor Davidson visited the Marland Estate and created the statue between 1927 and 1930 in France, according to The News' file. The Marland likeness made of French limestone is five foot high mounted on a 12,000 pound base of pink Carolina granite. The original plans for the monument were drawn up by John Duncan Forsyth, main architect for the Marland Mansion.
The statue had at first been placed in the gardens at the Marland Estate, where it sat during those grandiose years the Marlands owned the property.
C.D. Northcutt, local attorney, who was in part responsible for the placement of the statue on the Civic Center lawn tells about discovering the statue on the Marland Estate. The Estate was later owned by two religious orders the Carmalite Brothers and later the Felician Sisters.
"I was out to the Estate one day and about 30 feet inside the Monument Road gate was the statue of Marland lying there on its side. This was in about 1950 when I was president of the Chamber of Commerce. I appointed a Marland Statue Commission with Jake Hampton as chairman and asked him to work with the city and to find a place to put the statue downtown and they did it."
Tribute by Hatashita
Henry Hatashita, Marland's Japanese landscape architect, paid the following tribute to sculptor Davidson in a letter, "I was told Mr. Marland was in the temporary studio where Jo Davidson, the artist, was working on Mr. Marland's portrait in stone imported from France.
"As soon as I went in there, Mr. Davidson said, 'Henry, what do you think of my work?' 'I have seen many of Mr. Marland's photographs, profiles, portraits,' I said, 'but never saw any of them resembled the features of Mr. Marland and I understand the photography is nature's work and excels that of human hands. On the other and as I look at this work in stone, it not only looks like the features of Mr. Marland but looks just like him sitting himself in the chair - wonderful likeness.
'Why I would like to call this work of Mr. Davidson a work of masterpiece.' The artist grasped my hand and said 'You are my friend.'"
Statue Dedication
When the Marland Memorial was dedicated a large crowd gathered on the Civic Center lawn in 1951. Many of them were former officials and employees of the old Marland Oil Company. The dedication observed the 77th anniversary of the birth of the late oil man and former Oklahoma governor.
George Marland, son of the ex-governor, acted in behalf of Mrs. E.W. Marland, who was present for the ceremony, in presenting the deed to the late Mayor Herman J. Smith.
Smith said, "It is a great source of pride and happiness to us to know that the statue will be here permanently among E.W.'s friends and the city he loved so well."
Miss Margo Marland, daughter of George Marland unveiled the memorial and placed a wreath of red carnations at the foot of the statue.
Harold G. Osborn, vice president in charge of manufacturing of the Continental Oil company successor to the Marland Oil Company was master of ceremonies and principal speaker.
Inscription on the base of the monument says in part, "Pioneer Oil Developer, Philanthropist and Humanitarian, Leader in Development the Economy, Culture and Beauty of Oklahoma, Donor of Pioneer Woman Statue, Governor of Oklahoma, United States Congressman."
The statue was refurbished in 1994 by Pryse Monument. The renovation was funded by Bank IV, formerly Security Bank, now Boatmen's. Marland was a founder of the bank.

Two Area Barbecue Teams Head To World Championship Contest

Two of the 35 barbecue teams that have been invited from America and Europe to compete in the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue contest in Lynchburg, Tenn., are from Ponca City.
The teams, which have competed here or won the Oklahoma Barbecue title here at the annual Cherokee Strip Cook-off, hosted by Professionals Today, are Head Country II and Kildare's own Stage Coach BBQ.
The teams will be competing for more than $13,500 in prize money at the Eighth Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship slated later this month.
Each year, about 20,000 people from all walks of life gather in the hollow of Lynchburg - home of the nation's oldest registered distillery - to enjoy the barbecue festivities.
For the first time in America's barbecue history, teams from Austria, Germany and Switzerland will travel to Lynchburg for the competition.
In other barbecue news, Oklahoma Joe's of Stillwater, another contestant in the Oklahoma Championship, won the Grand Champion title in the prestigious America Royal/K.C. Masterpiece Invitational Barbecue Contest. Another contestant here, Slaughterhouse Five, of Westwood, Kan., won reserve champion.

Soil Conservation AquaQuest Quiz Bowl Set Oct. 30

What were the first water pipes in the U.S. made from?
If you're in the fifth grade and you're part of next week's AquaQuest quiz bowl, you'll want to answer, "Logs," to that question before anyone else does.
Fifth-graders from seven area schools will compete in the Kay County Soil Conservation District's first-annual AquaQuest competition from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 30, at the Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City. The questions will test how much the participants know about water.
Lonnie Stone of the Kay County Soil Conservation office in Newkirk said students from the Braman school district and from the First Lutheran, Lincoln, McCord, Trout, Union and Woodlands schools in Ponca City will compete. The quiz bowl is designed to get kids involved in conservation awareness, she said.
Each water-related question is worth three points, and each time a school gets a correct answer, that team will get the chance to answer a 5-point bonus question pulled from a special study guide supplied to each school. AquaQuest winners will advance to area competition.
Parents are invited to watch the whole water show, and may the best squirt win!

Former Students Name Best Teachers for 1996

By KRISTI GRABEAL
News Education Editor
Several local teachers have been honored by their former students in the fourth edition of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers."
Local educators honored in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" include Sherri Chronister, Blackwell High School; Alberta Hoose, Washington Center; Dennis Kerr, Blackwell High School; Robert Davis, Deer Creek-Lamont High School; Tiara Leslie, Deer Creek-Lamont High School; Mary Farris, Newkirk Middle School; Ronda Martin, Newkirk High School; Laura Ross, Newkirk Middle School; Richard Turner, Newkirk Elementary School; Tricia Bovenschen, Ponca City Middle School; Frances Brackett, Substitute Teacher; Nancy Bright, Roosevelt Elementary School; Deborah Brooke, EM Trout Elementary School; Marianna Counter, Retired Kindergarten Teacher; Susan Danbom, Washington Elementary; Betsy Easley, Ponca City High School; Gary Gallagher, Ponca City Middle School; Phyllis Hill, Woodlands Elementary; Jean Hoffmeyer, Liberty Elementary; Midge Magstadt, Washington Elementary; Sandra McNeese, Ponca City High School; Gale Mueller, Ponca City High School; John Munger, Ponca City High School; Janet Paynter, Ponca City High School; Richard Poole, Ponca City Public Schools; Linda Powers, Ponca City High School, Mary Ann Purdum, E.M. Trout Elementary; Rick Sodowsky, Ponca City High School; Trudi Stigge, Ponca City Mid High, Betty Tatum, Ponca City High School; Lenora Ann Tipton, Ponca City High School; Kymberly White, Ponca City High Middle School; Roy Chaney, Northern Oklahoma College; Judy Colwell, Northern Oklahoma College; Judy Kirk, Northern Oklahoma College; Kim Sherer, Northern Oklahoma College; and Melody Yozzo, Northern Oklahoma College.
All of the 120,000 teachers honored nationwide were selected by their former students who themselves are currently listed in "Who's Who Among High School Students," or "The National Dean's List." Paul Krouse, publisher of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" said, "there is no greater honor teachers can receive than to be recognized by former students for their excellence and dedication. In this publication we clearly have the best teachers in America selected by the best students."
The students were requested to nominate teachers who "made a difference in their lives" by helping to shape their values, inspiring interest in a particular subject and challenging them to strive for excellence. Many of the students commented about the enthusiasm and knowledge their teachers demonstrated in the classroom, and many praised their teachers for their ability to relate to youngsters on a personal as well as a professional level. One student wrote about her teacher saying, "she made education something pleasurable, instead of a dreadful ordeal, by letting me spread my wings and showing me the best way to fly."

Literacy Council Sets Halloween Party

Witches, ghosts, and ghoulies will be wandering the halls of the Ponca City Library as the Ponca City Area Literacy Council holds its annual meeting and Halloween party Monday at 7 p.m. in the programming room.
All volunteers, students, and anyone interested in the literacy program is invited to attend. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided, and prizes for costumes, which are optional.
The evening will also include an appreciation of volunteers. This last year 18 volunteers donated more than 40 hours, five donated more than 80 hours and three more than 10 hours.
"The Council greatly appreciates the time and effort of all our volunteers to improve the reading skills of their students, and we will honor them at our meeting," said Barbara Brown, Literacy Council Coordinator.
The Ponca City Area Literacy Council is currently seeking more volunteers who will donate two hours per week to help someone read. Interested volunteers may call 767-0351.

Road Repair Being Sought By Residents

By MARK GALVIN
News Staff Writer
NEWKIRK - The Kay County board of commissioners entertained visitors Monday morning when a dozen residents from the East Hubbard Road area north of Lake Ponca came to plead for road repairs in their neighborhood.
"We're here to squeak the wheel," one visitor said, as the respectful group described their flooding problems, tire blowouts, damages to front-end alignments and oil pans. They asked for chuckholes on the paved roads to be repaired and for unpaved roads to be paved.
Rocks make the unpaved road uneven, they said, and when a large truck is approaching from the opposite direction, the road conditions make it impossible to pull over for traffic.
Commissioner Wayne Leven said it is difficult to do major road repairs on short notice "because we can't go into debt."
He said it costs the county $80,000 a mile to blacktop a road, not including the drainage work. But the area is part of a five-year plan of road repair, he said.
District One Commissioner Dee Schieber said he would send county workers and equipment to the area next Monday on a cleanup mission.
Schieber told the residents he appreciated their appearance. He said he had already noticed the area needed some culvert cleanup, but that workers had not yet scheduled it.
In other business the board closed and placed in reserve status a mile of north-south road northeast of Sumpter. The board also approved an agreement with the Health Department for nursing services, and approved a $7,700 claim for engineering fees from Brawley Engineering for a county bridge inspection project northeast of Newkirk.

Letters Say:

Editor, The News,
I would like to address a topic of great controversy in our country. It's been called a pyramid; scheme, scam; rip-off and many other things. In my opinion as an objective observer (not a player) I think it's very sad when our citizens can't help each other out like they did in the old days. That's all people helping people is. It's not a pyramid, there's not a big boss at the top. and in my opinion it's no worse than playing bingo or going to the horse races. It seems to me that any time the people of our country want to band together and help each other out our lawmakers and government feel like they have to control us. We earn our wages and we pay theirs so what's problem? People helping people is good for our economy and small business and from what I have seen personally it's good for our county. Our county is in Oklahoma and Oklahoma is in America.
If I'm not mistaken, America is the Land of Opportunity for everyone (even people trying to help people.)
Thanks for your time. A concerned citizen.
Kevin Newlin

Editor, The News,
First, I would like to thank God for allowing such beautiful weather that allowed such a large voter turnout. Second I would like to thank the 3,226 intelligent and knowledgeable voters who voted no. Third, I wish to thank the Ponca City News for the 'impartial' stand on this tax issue. Fourth, I was surprised at the number of yes votes, 20+ percent.
Now that we, the voters, have stopped the 'yes' people, we will be doing more than just stopping them. Our Answer Committee has been at work, and with your help, is working on an answer to this tax - tax problem; so there will not be a need for another tax of this kind (to equal Ponca City to Tulsa and Oklahoma City). There is much to do, with your help, it will be done.
They lost in two ways, one by the will of the people (more than 60 percent) and two by Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2705. They will try again in six months to two years; we must be ready - with your help.
Ben Tindel

Police Warn Phone Scam Operating Nationwide

Residents should beware of a new phone scam operating nation-wide, reported Lt. Bryan VanArsdale of the Ponca City Police Department.
VanArsdale stated that the victim receives a message on the answering machine regarding an illness or injury to a family member. A number with an 809 area code is left. Other variations involve the arrest of a family member or a sweepstakes prize. The 809 area code is in the Caribbean.
The scam develops when the victim returns the call, typically to a 809 area code. Often the call is answered by someone who acts as if they do not speak English very well or is hard of hearing. Occasionally, a long recorded message plays.
These ploys keep the caller on the line for an extended period of time, thus adding up an expensive phone bill. In some cases, the victim received charges totaling more than $100.
VanArsdale explained that crooks use the 809 area code to get around the 900 number call blocking and U.S. regulations that require 900 numbers to warn the consumer about the rate and charges to apply. With 900 numbers, consumer can disconnect without being charged.
Another twist finds 809 area code numbers left on pagers, resulting in charges when the call is returned or E-mail messages via the Internet.
VanArsdale suggests that residents do not return a call to an 809 area code that is not recognized.
"Fraud is difficult to investigate, therefore, now is the best time to warn citizens. No local reports of this scam have been made," he confirmed.
Any resident who feels they may be a victim of a scam should contact the Ponca City Police Department. VanArsdale encourages victims to report fraud for documentation purposes.
Information on the scam was relayed through the Internet from Washington, D.C.

Ambucs Sponsor October Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy month. The national Project of the Ambucs is Living Endowment, a fund that they contribute to for scholarships to education physical therapists in the field of physical, speech and hearing, recreational, occupational and music.
The Ambucs believe that the money used to education a physical therapists goes a long way because in the life of a physical therapists they will treat thousands of people that will need their help.
The two local Ambucs clubs have contributed $96,360 to Living Endowment since the program started. For more information about the Ambucs and what they do for Ponca City call 762-9930 or 762-6614.

Business Closed

The Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center will be closed Thursday afternoon, Oct. 24, in memory of Dr. E. Edwin Fair, founder.

DEATHS

Lewis Dodson Jr.

Lewis Dodson Jr., lifelong Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996, at the Stillwater (Okla.) Medical Center. He was 73.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ponca City First Baptist Church worship center, with the Rev. Larry Heslip, Minister of Education, officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.
Lewis Dodson Jr. was born Dec. 28, 1922, in Ponca City, the son of Lewis and Ethel (Tipton) Dodson Sr. He attended Ponca City schools. Dodson entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 4, 1943 and served in the Burma Campaign with Company A, 1905th Engineering Aviation Battalion during World War II.
On Aug. 9, 1943, he was married to Laura Victoria Barnes in Ponca City. After his discharge in 1947, he returned to Ponca City and was employed for 33 years at OG&E as a maintenance mechanic. After his retirement from OG&E, Dodson owned and operated a small repair shop in Ponca City. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lodge No. 83 AF&AM, Eastern Star, and American Legion Post 14.
Survivors include his wife, Laura, of the home; two daughters, Louisa Williams of Ponca City and Sandi Costello of Marland; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Casket bearers will be Glen "Smokey" Simmons, Don A. Long, Bruce Williams, Steve Gerrish, John Costello and Chris Downey. Honorary bearers will be Howard Chumbley, Fred Harader, John Pitts, Bill Bolding, Clifford League, Steve Dodson, Charlie Barnes, Jason Williams, Justin Williams, Jacob Williams, Ray Dodson and Joseph Costello.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Dodson's name to the First Baptist Church, Music Department, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Betty Lou Delaney

Betty Lou Delaney, longtime Ponca City resident, died Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 1996, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. She was 64.
The funeral will be held graveside at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with her grandson, Mr. Tom Burdick, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral home until 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Betty Lou (Scroggins) Delaney was born May 12, 1932, in Ozark, Ark., the daughter of Jeff and Jettie Scroggins. She grew up and received her education in Ozark.
She met her husband Tom Delaney in Ozark and the couple were married on Nov. 29, 1947, in Ponca City, where they established their home. Mrs. Delaney was a licensed real estate broker and operated her own real estate office for a time. She also owned and operated Delaney's Dress Shop, a discount clothing store and was one of those responsible for opening and operating the Caboose Thrift Shop. Considered by many to be an accomplished gardener, Mrs. Delaney was known for her flowers and landscaping in her gardens and yard. She also enjoyed sewing, bird watching with her husband, taking care of her animals and looking after her family.
Survivors include her husband, Tom, of the home; two sons, William Lee and Michael Thomas, both of Ponca City; one daughter, Sharyn Kaye Burdick of Ponca City; her mother, Jettie Scroggins of Lawton; one brother, Mickey Scroggins of Clinton; one sister, Joann Nelson of Lawton; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Delaney's name to the Ponca City Humane Society, 900 West Prospect, Ponca City, OK 74601.
The family will be at the home, Route 1, Box 271.

Obituaries

Ellis Edwin Fair, M.D.

PERRY - Ellis Edwin Fair, M.D., former Ponca City resident and founder of the Edwin Fair Community Mental Health Center died Monday, Oct. 21, 1996, at his home in Perry. He was 81.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. A private burial service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City under the direction of Brown Funeral Service of Perry.
Ellis Edwin Fair was born Oct. 21, 1915, in Hodgen, Okla., the son of Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Nathan Fair. He graduated from Heavener High School and received his AB, BS and MD degrees from the University of Oklahoma.
On Aug. 27, 1939, Dr. Fair was married to Christine Chaffin, and to this union, three children were born, Linda Lee, Nancy Lynn and Mary Lou. Christine Chaffin preceded him in death in January 1977.
In 1943, Dr. Fair was the first graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine to receive a Fellowship in surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. After completing a 3-year fellowship, he served on the staff at Mayo for one year. He then returned to Oklahoma City, opened a private practice in general and thoracic surgery. He was certified by the American Board of Surgery and the Board of Thoracic Surgery.
In April 1953, Dr. Fair entered the U.S. Air Force at the rank of Major and while serving, created thoracic surgical service for the Air Force. After his separation from the U.S. Air Force due to an orthopedic condition, he entered the Menninger School of Psychiatry in Topeka, Kan. He completed a 3-year residency in psychiatry in Topeka and was also certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
In 1958, Dr. Fair and his family moved to Ponca City where he began private practice and created a tax supported mental health center. The center was first known as Kay Guidance Clinic and served Kay County. It then developed into Bi-State Mental Health Foundation, which provided low cost psychiatric services to six counties in Northern Oklahoma and one in south central Kansas. The center was renamed the Edwin Fair community Mental Health Center in honor of Dr. Fair in May 1989.
Dr. Fair had served as consultant to the Oklahoma Health Department in developing the child guidance program for 30 years. During this time he also taught classes in community mental health at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
Dr. Fair was active in several medical associations, and the State Department of Mental Health recognized his leadership in the development of community mental health centers. He helped organize and served on the board of directors for the Opportunity Center in Ponca City, providing services for retarded citizens.
In 1979 Dr. Fair married Gloria Elayne Bluethman of Perry, where the couple made their home. Dr. Fair remained active in the practice of medicine until he was 75. He and his wife traveled extensively, but continued to be active in their local community.
On May 22, 1989, he was recognized by the State of Oklahoma when that day was proclaimed as "Dr. Edwin Fair Day" in the State in recognition for his accomplishments and contribution in the mental health field.
He served as a regent of Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, and had served on the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma City University, which awarded him an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, on Aug. 20, 1989. He was a consultant in Psychiatry to the Oklahoma City University and met with the freshman students in the School of Religion.
Dr. Fair was a member of the Perry Memorial Hospital Trust Authority. He and his wife were active in the First United Methodist Church and were also members of various local community organizations including the Lions Club.
Dr. Fair is survived by his wife, Gloria Elayne, of the home; his daughter, Linda Lange and her husband, David, of Black Mountain, N.C. and their children, Peter and Lisa; his daughter, Nancy Roshto and her husband, John, of Tyler, Texas, and their children, Karen, Alice, Travis and Angelique and her son, Sebastian; his daughter Mary Lou Worthen and her husband, Deuard, of Richardson, Texas, and their children, Alex and Meredith; his step-son David Bluethman and his wife, Carol, of Perry, and their children Chris and Angie; his step-daughter Dee Biggert and her husband, Rick, of Tulsa, and their sons, Travis and Timothy; his step-son Randy Bluethman and his wife, Kay, of Perry, and their children, Erica, Zack, Chad, and Jeff.
Also two sisters, Wanda Crawford of Oklahoma City and Juanita Yeager of Tahlequah; three nieces and one nephew. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his mother, father, two sisters, Ouida Sharpe and Fran "Frankie" McCalister.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Fair's name to the Perry United Methodist Church, the Fair-Folmer Memorial Scholarship at Oklahoma City University, or to the Judith Karman Hospice of Stillwater. All memorials may be mailed to Brown Funeral Home, 1010 Seventh Street, Perry, OK 73077, who will act as custodians.
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Funerals

Thursday
Forrest Ralph Overman - Funeral is set for 11 a.m. at the Ponca City First Presbyterian Church. Committal will precede the service at 10 a.m. in the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City. The family will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday for visitation with friends and relatives. Other arrangements will be announced later.

Sunday (Oct. 27)
Mildred I. Corzine Storm - Memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Ponca City First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Shives Funeral Home, Columbia, S.C.

NEWS BRIEFS

Seats Still Available - There are still seats available for the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center/Soroptimist Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. Call 765-0301 to reserve your space at this not-to-be-missed event! Luncheon date is Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Ponca City Country Club. Speaker will be nationally known breast cancer awareness spokesperson Susan Ford Bales.

Habitat Board Plans Meeting - The Ponca City Area Habitat for Humanity Board will meet Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue. The meeting will be closed from 7 to 7:30 and open to the public after 7:30 p.m.

Theft - The manager at Econo Lodge, 212 South Fourteenth Street, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 7:37 a.m. Monday to report theft from a room. An officer took a report.

Arrested - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 20-year-old man at 9:25 a.m. Monday on a Kay County warrant for auto theft.

Vandalism - A resident in the 1100 block of North Sunset Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 12:19 p.m. Monday of vandalism to the yard.

Parking Problems - A man at the Po-Hi guard shack requested a the Ponca City police officer at 1:29 p.m. Monday about a parking problem. The officer issued a citation.

Citations Issued - An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:18 p.m. Monday that several cars in the handicap parking area had no stickers. An officer issued citations.

Stolen - A resident in the 2000 block of North Fifth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 2:39 p.m. Monday to report the decal stolen from a vehicle tag. An officer took a report.

Accident - A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident in the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street at 2:59 p.m. Monday.

Grand Larceny - A resident in the 1600 block of Crawford Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 4:16 p.m. Monday that Animal Control's trap was stolen from the residence. An officer took a grand larceny report.

Fight - Three Ponca City police officers responded to the call of a fight in the 1500 block of South Fifth Street at 4:57 p.m. Monday. An officer took two girls to the police department. The officer issued juvenile citations and released subjects to the custody of a parent. An officer took a report.

Stolen - A Ponca City police officer took a grand larceny report in the 300 block of South Ninth Street at 5 p.m. Monday referencing a stolen mountain bike.

Vandalism - A resident in the 1600 block of North Sixth Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 6:39 p.m. Monday that someone kicked in the back door. An officer took a report.

Subject Held - A Ponca City police officer arrested a 41-year-old man at South Fourteenth Street and East Ponca Avenue at 1:55 a.m. Tuesday for driving under the influence. A report was taken.

BUSINESS

Mairs Help Preserve Downtown Integrity

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE
News Business Editor
Verona and Glen Mair have been doing their part to preserve the integrity of Grand Avenue - particularly in the 300 Block of East Grand.
The Mairs began with acquiring the Emporium, 303 East Grand, on April 1, 1981. A year later to the day they bought the Gift Shoppe, 301 East Grand, and six years ago they purchased Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio business and it has now been relocated to the Brown Shoe Fit building, which they purchased at 305 East Grand.
In April 1995, the Mairs went down the street a bit further and bought the restaurant now known as Deli-Icious Diner at 319 East Grand.
Going along with bride's registry for the Gift Shoppe, the Mairs purchased some of the dish inventory of The Designers and then bought out A&A Paint and Paper's bath shop stock.
The Emporium has many Christmas items and is a Gold Key dealer Department 56 for the Christmas villages and other holiday items. The store is officially photographed and graded on performance. This rating allows the Mairs early shipping and publicity. Mrs. Mair said that is nice but that they are here to offer service and product. This is the largest inventory of the village collection in northern Oklahoma.
When they bought out Merle Norman, Mrs. Mair had to attend cosmetology school to become licensed to sell the cosmetics.
The lasted venture for Mrs. Mair is cooking for the Deli-Icious Diner. Some folks have expressed amazement that she cooks for the restaurant. But Mrs. Mair's cooking skilled became honed when she and her grandmother set up a "cook-shack" at the Kay County Fair in Blackwell a number of years ago. She would make 12 to 15 pies daily and they also served stew and chicken and dumplings.
This was so successful that they went to the Tulsa Fair for about five years. They later stopped going to Tulsa, but continued at the Kay County Fair.
Now Mrs. Mair continues to bake for the diner making two-crust pies, cinnamon rolls and a everybody's favorite - carrot cake. Her day at the diner starts at 7 a.m., and ends about 3:30 p.m.
Glen gets do the delivery service. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the dinner delivers free. They deliver to a number of industries and businesses. "We do it just to service people, it is something we do for the community," Verona said.
The Mairs have six employees. Konni Streeter, has been with them 15 years; Sherry Treiber, 11, and Kathleen Fisher, Leslie Frazier and John Green.
"We're here to give people service. We do a lot of special orders in all the businesses, we're here to cater to people.

Dyer Promoted By Farm Bureau To Manager

Darren Dyer has been promoted to agency manger of Kay Farm Bureau Insurance Company. He will oversee Kay County Farm Bureau No. 1 in Blackwell and Kay Country Farm Bureau No. 2 in Ponca City.
Dyer has been with Farm Bureau for 6 1/2 years starting his career in Perry, where he spent a year before going to Blackwell for four years and transferring here a year and a half ago.
He has been in the top 10 percent of the company in sales every year since his 1990, when he began his career. Dyer will be managing his existing agents and hiring new agents for both offices. Current agents include Lynn Courtney in Blackwell and Tom Cleveland in Ponca City.
Dyer lives in Ponca City with his wife, Bobbie Jo. He is active in the community coaching baseball and soccer.

Andrews Receives Dental Honor

A Ponca City dental practitioner, Dr. Victor L. Andrews, was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists recently at its 66th Annual convocation in Orlando, Fla.
An honorary organization for recognition of outstanding and meritorious service to the profession the College presented Dr. Victor L. Andrews a membership plaque and gold key symbolic of this Fellowship for conspicuous service rendered to the art and science of dentistry.
In an impressive cap and gown ceremony, over 250 dentists from the United States were initiated into the College at this year's ceremony before several hundred members and guests.
The College, with representative chapters in more than 70 countries, has about 7,300 members, including 4,300 in the United States. The College conclave was held immediately preceding the 137th Annual Session of the American Dental Association in Orlando.

Where Are They Now?

Former Ponca Citian Listed In Strathmore's Who's Who
Former Ponca Citian Marlin Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bailey of Ponca City, has been listed in 1996-97 Strathmore's Who's Who. He is a Richardson Communications Division Engineer.
Bailey has been an engineer at Richardson Communications Division since 1994. After graduation from college he entered the engineering field in 1959 at ITT Federal, Fort Wayne, Ind., on the BOMARC and 465L programs. In the course of his career, he has worked on Talos, Terrier, Pershing, AEGIS, APOLLO, Safeguard and SATURN missile programs.
Additionally he has experience with Industrial Closed Circuit Television, Low-Frequency transmitter control with digital Open Architecture design, as well as many other DOD projects and proprietary image processing programs. Currently Bailey is working for Telecom Systems Engineering and Development under the direction of Mike Jolly.
Over the years, Bailey has worked for Martin Marietta, Orlando, Fla.; GE, APOLLO support, Daytona Beach, Fla.; RCA Defense Systems, Moorestown, N.J.; McDonald Douglas Electronics, St. Louis; Texas Instruments, Dallas; and now Raytheon E-Systems Communications Division, Richardson, Texas.
Bailey is currently a candidate working on an MS in Engineering and Computer Science from Kennedy/Western University in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Kennedy/Western is an all electronic university. He hopes to continue on a Ph.D. afterward.
Bailey and his wife of 44 years, Sharon, have three daughters. The youngest daughter Jill, is a mechanical engineer at TU's Glenrose nuclear power plant. The middle daughter, Michele, is an insurance adjuster. She and her husband run their own pet sitting business near College Station, while the eldest daughter, Renee, now works as a retreat planner for a local church group in Klamath Falls, Ore.

Lab Receives Accreditation From COLA

Doctors Thomason, Agha and Walker have announced that their lab at Northern Oklahoma Regional Pediatrics Clinic has again met all criteria for accreditation for high complexity lab by the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA).
Accreditation is given only to laboratories that apply rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations, demonstrate continued accuracy in the performance of proficiency testing, and pass a rigorous on-site laboratory survey. The lab has earned COLA accreditation as a result of a long-term commitment to provide quality service to patients.
Thomason, Agha and Walker say they are proud of all the technicians, especially the chief technician Sharon Adams, whose efforts and dedication made the accreditation possible.

Nesselrode Joins Staff At Potter Chiropractic

After nearly 15 years serving the chiropractic needs of Ponca City, Dr. Donald Potter is happy to announce that Dr. Robert Nesselrode, a native of Ponca City has joined the staff at Potter Chiropractic.
"We are thrilled to have Dr. Nesselrode join our health team. He is such a fine, young man and what a plus it is to us that he is one of Ponca City's own."
Dr. Nesselrode graduated with honors from Ponca City High School in 1991. While attending Ponca City High School Dr. Nesselrode played quarterback on the football team and he was also a member of the basketball team.
He was a member of the National Honor Society. He attended Northern Oklahoma College where he was the school's first Presidential Scholar. He then continued his studies at Parker Chiropractic College in Irving, Texas, where he graduated this past August. In 1997 Dr. Nesselrode will be certified as a Diplomate of the Chiropractic Neurology Board.
Nesselrode married the former Dana Poulson, also of Ponca City, this summer at the Marland Mansion. They are members of Woodlands Christian Church. Nesselrode loves music, as evidenced by his ability to play many musical instruments such as the piano, guitar, trombone and drums. He and Dana hope to become involved in many community projects and activities.
"I love Ponca City. It is such a family oriented community. It will be a wonderful place to raise our family when we do have children. For a small community it also has many opportunities culturally. Dana and I can't wait to become involved in the Ponca Playhouse. We have been given so much from our family and from this community; it only seemed 'naturally right' to return to our beloved hometown and to begin giving back to this wonderful community."

BOK Donates Telephone Calls To United Way

Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. in Ponca City, 2005 North Fourteenth, will donate $500 worth of phone calls to United Way of Ponca City, bank officials have announced.
The donation comes from a refund BOK received in a 1995 rate settlement with Southwestern Bell. The calling cards may be used by United Way, its member agencies, or both.
"This will allow United Way to take the money it otherwise would spend on phone bills and spend it on programs that are beneficial to the community," said Maxine Anderson, branch manager of BOK-Ponca City.
The cards are good only for long-distance calls in the 405 area code, and can be used immediately.

Notes and Quotes

Spray's Wins Awards
OKLAHOMA CITY - Spray's Jewelry, Ponca City, won two awards at the recent Oklahoma Jewelers Association Jewelry Design competition held recently in Oklahoma City. Professional jewelers and goldsmiths statewide vied for honors with winners selected from 19 entrants.
Brent Buller of Spray's Jewelry won first place in Category III with a ladies 14K yellow gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring. Troy Buller won second in category III (two-way tie) with a men's 14K yellow gold fantasy cut green tourmaline and pave.
SBA Assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY - Businesses in Kay, Osage and Grant counties depending on farmers and ranchers can now apply for low interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
These loans are available to help businesses meet normal operating expenses that cannot be met due to the effects of a disaster. Drought, freeze, excessive winds and wildfires which occurred Sept. 1, 1995, through April 30, 1996. Farmers and ranchers are not eligible for this loan program but may be eligible for disaster assistance through other Federal agencies.
To obtain an application or receive additional information, interested business owners may call the SBA toll free at 1-800-366-6303.
Clark Inducted
Guy P. Clark was recently inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers at the recent annual meeting in San Diego. Also attending from the Northcutt law firm was C.D. Northcutt, who has been a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 1959.
Oklahoma trial lawyer and Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Andy Coats was installed as president at the annual meeting.
New Manager
The new manager of Pro-Cuts hair cutting salon at 3004 North Fourteenth, is Pam Nickles. Pro-Cuts is next door to Radio Shack.

Conoco Will Discontinue Unbranded Gasoline Sales

Beginning Nov. 1 Conoco will discontinue the sale of unbranded and reseller gasoline in the Mid-Continent region which is supplied by the company's Ponca City refinery.
"By eliminating unbranded and reseller sales, the company strengthens its commitment to Conoco-branded customers," said Richard Severance, general manager of Conoco's Mid-Continent business unit.
"Significant increases in sales of Conoco branded petroleum products over the past 24 months throughout the Midwest has made discretionary unbranded and reseller sales unnecessary," he added.
Severance noted that the Nov. 1 deadline will affect more than 70 petroleum products terminals in a 12-state area that includes Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
In the past year, Conoco has greatly expanded its gasoline and diesel products manufacturing, transportation and marketing capabilities in the Mid-Continent region.
The Ponca City refinery has increased its rated crude capacity from 150,000 barrels/day to 158, 999 b/d in February.
Conoco Pipe Line Company, a subsidiary of Conoco, is completing the construction of a new 100,000 barrel gasoline storage tank at its Wichita, petroleum products terminal to better supply a growing Conoco market in the southern Kansas area.
In 1995, Conoco purchased retail properties from Kerr-McGee and Coastal in Kansas and Oklahoma, and has since moved into the number one position for gasoline market share in the Oklahoma City market.
"Conoco is committed to aggressively building the finest motor fuel manufacturing, distribution and marketing program in the Midwest," Severance said. "We're confident that motorists throughout the Midwest will continue to trust their vehicles to the quality products provided by Conoco and its family of employees and valued wholesale marketers."

Medford Nursing Receives Loan For Operation

NEW YORK - Medford Nursing Home, located in Medford, has secured a $2.55 million refinance loan from Health Care Capital Finance of Atlanta, and was sold to Nomura Asset Capital Corporation. The loan has a 10-year term on a 25-year amortization schedule.
The 84-bed nursing home is 95 percent occupied. It is one of only two nursing homes in Grant County and is the second largest employer in the country. Built in 1964 and renovated in 1985, the facility will also use the loan to add 12 to 16 beds.
Headquartered in New York, Nomura's Real Estate Division is a leader in financing commercial real estate as a principal having funded more than $15 Billion in loans over the past three years. "Medford Nursing Home is an example of our continued interest in nursing home finance," says Nomura Managing Director Kathy Corton.

FAMILY LIVING

Fall Planting Tasks Topic Of Garden Club Program

Lilac Garden Club, with 12 members attending, recently met for coffee in the home of Mrs. Florence Elkouri, with Mrs. Berniece Hayes as co-hostess.
Mrs. Peggy Keith gave the program, advising members that there are many gardening tasks to accomplish in October before bad weather arrives. She noted that plants seen in October include mums, dahlias, perennial asters, autumn Joy' sedum, zinnias, marigolds, salivas, pineapples and Mexican and Greggi, begonias both hardy and the fibrous rooted, lantana, canna, aster, Colchicum bulbs and hybrid roses.
She also advised members to clean out bird feeders and begin feeding. "Since hummingbirds still are here and passing though, keep feeders clean and filled," she advised, adding that bird baths are very necessary during the autumn season.
She reminded members that cardinals, sparrows and juncos prefer a flat surface on which to feed. "Finches like to perch and they prefer thistle seed," she said. "Chickadees will eat anywhere and Mockingbirds love raisins." She also noted that cardinals like and need the black oiled sunflower seeds. "Birds select their winter feeding areas in the fall," she said.
Mrs. Keith also spoke about cuttings, advising members "to continue to take cuttings of bedding plants such as geraniums, Joseph's Coat, coleus, and any other annuals you want to keep in a sunny window for planting next spring."
On the topic of fertilizing, Mrs. Keith advised members to fertilize cool season lawns after they have been mowed at least twice. "Apply 16-8-8 at the rate of five to eight pounds per 1,000 square feet," she said. She also noted that October is the best month to fertilize established trees (those that have been growing at least one year).
Mrs. Keith said that now is the time to transplant or divide daylilies, phlox, hollyhocks, all kinds of iris, Shasta daisies, peonies and many other perennials. "Transplant seedlings of foxglove, money plant, forget-me-nots and English daisies into their permanent beds," she said.
She also recommended planting container-grown trees and shrubs this month and the next. "Ornamental cabbage and kale can be planted out now," she said.
She also advised members to spray house plants with insecticidal soap before bringing them indoors. "If any scale insects are present on woody tropicals such as ficus, then spray with a summer oil," she advised. She also said that excess growth should be pruned, if necessary, and to repot the plants if rootbound.
Mrs. Keith recommended that members continue spraying roses and dahlias weekly with Funginex for mildew and black spot on roses. "Most broadleaf weeds, such as dandelions, are killed easier when sprayed with the proper herbicide this month," she said.
"Even though there have been good, recent rains, our normal average rainfall is 10 inches below normal. Continue watering azaleas, dahlias, mums and evergreens. Check shrubs that are under the eves of roof lines for soil moisture."
Mrs. Keith also spoke about mowing and addressed the problem with web worms. She closed her program by advising members that most infested trees will rebound from the recent injury with a fresh crop of healthy spring leaves. She advised applying a little fertilizer to infested trees in late October or early November. "The extra fall nutrients will help ensure a vigorous rebound by the weakened trees in the spring," she said.
The business meeting was opened with members repeating the Gardener's Creed. Mrs. Florence Riesen, secretary, read the minutes of the previous meeting and Mrs. Neva Onstot, treasurer, gave the financial report. Mrs. Fay Cook, Council representative, gave a report on the recent Garden Council meeting. The meeting closed with members repeating the benediction.

Little News

Bill and Shelley Diedrich of Van Buren, Ark., announce the birth of a son, Derek Tyler Diedrich, at 12:41 p.m., Oct. 10, 1996, at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center, Fort Smith, Ark. He weighed 8 pounds and 8 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Sherron of Ponca City. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Diedrich of Marshall, Okla. Maternal great-grandmother is Mary Bowdlear of Tonkawa.

SPORTS

9th Graders Win, 38-12

BLACKWELL - The weather was chilly and the field was wet, but neither slowed the Ponca City ninth grade football Cougars as they rolled 38-12 over Blackwell's ninth graders Monday.
The Poncans scored almost at will in running up an 18-0 lead at halftime and even when coach Keith Chronister and his staff started substituting in the second half, the scoring continued.
Deandre Dewberry opened the scoring with a 40-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Ricky Lee later scored on a 5-yard sneak and quarterback Grant Potter connected with Kyle Lindsay on a 35-yard TD pass before intermission.
Starting the second half, Lee - now at tailback - went 85 yards in two plays, scoring on a 25 yard jaunt, to put the Poncans on the scoreboard again.
Then Greg Dewberry took over at tailback, scoring on runs of 45 and 82 yards sandwiched around Blackwell's two scores. Bubba Scott kicked the PATs.
On Thursday, the ninth grade varsity is at home against Enid Emerson in an important Northern Conference game. The ninth grade JV team is at Ark City.

Correction

In Monday's sports section of the News, an article ran detailing the end of the Ponca City Lady Wildcat volleyball team's season.
In a listing of the seniors on that team, Caitlin Lane's name was inadvertatly omitted and Laura Brune, a junior, was added instead.
The News regrets the errors.