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NOC College Night Oct. 20 For Area High Schoolers
Heidelberg Drops in on Keating and Boyd Debate
Ballot Becomes Pop Quiz
Ponca City Tomorrow Will be Brainstorming For Upcoming Year
Wild West Car Show Set For Pawnee Bill Ranch

NOC College Night Oct. 20 For Area High Schoolers

TONKAWA — Area high school students and their parents are invited to the sixth annual College Night hosted by Northern Oklahoma College Oct. 20.

Representatives from more than 25 institutions, including two- and four-year private and public Oklahoma and out-of-state colleges, universities and military branches will be on hand from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the East Gym of the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse to distribute materials and answer questions about their respective institutions.

In addition, representatives from the First National Bank of Oklahoma in Tonkawa, Bank First of Shawnee and Stillwater National Bank will be on hand to give advice on funding a college education.

Complimentary soft drinks will be served in the fieldhouse lobby to participants.

“College Night will give students a chance to meet and visit with representatives about continuing education beyond their high school years,” said Sheri Snyder, director of marketing and college relations. “High school seniors and their parents in particular should find the event helpful,” she added.

Institutions participating include Bartlesville Wesleyan College, Cameron University, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M, Northern Oklahoma College, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Oklahoma State University and OSU/Okmulgee.

Also, Southern Nazarene University, Southwestern College in Kansas, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, St. Gregory’s University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, University of the Ozarks in Arkansas, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and University of Tulsa.

In addition, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Army National Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy will have representation in attendance.

Heidelberg Drops in on Keating and Boyd Debate

NORMAN (AP) — The two top candidates for governor answered questions about their private lives and their public policies during their first debate.

Republican Gov. Frank Keating and Democrat Laura Boyd squared off Wednesday night at an event punctuated by the appearance on stage of Reform Party candidate Hoppy Heidelberg, who was excluded from the debate.

Heidelberg, who earlier Wednesday lost a lawsuit in which he sought inclusion, marched on stage from his front-row seat about midway through the hour-long debate.

Keating was being asked a follow-up question on the governor’s fiscal policies when debate moderator Mitchell McKinney saw Heidelberg approach.

‘‘Excuse me,’’ the assistant professor of communication at the University of Oklahoma, said.

Heidelberg mumbled something about the governor’s stated willingness to debate him before he was whisked away by three OU police officers. Debate organizers said Heidelberg was given a warning and threatened with arrest if he returned during the debate.

‘‘How do you follow that?’’ Keating said as debate resumed at OU’s Holmberg Hall. Both Keating and Ms. Boyd have said they did not object to Heidelberg’s participation.

‘‘I’m just exercising my constitutional rights to assemble where I please,’’ Heidelberg told journalists prior to the debate’s start. ‘‘It’s a free country. I have a right to say what I please.’’

Oklahoma County District Judge John M. Amick denied Heidelberg’s request for a temporary restraining order that would have blocked the debate unless the Reform Party’s candidate participated.

Amick said the debate’s sponsors, the League of Woman Voters of Oklahoma and OU’s Political Communications Center, used ‘‘very reasonable criteria’’ in deciding which candidates to invite. The key question was whether the candidate has a reasonable chance of being elected.

Ms. Boyd went on the offensive during the debate, attacking Keating for his vetoes of funds for such social programs as Head Start, child lunch programs, senior citizen meals and breast cancer research.

‘‘These were harmful and unnecessary vetoes,’’ said Ms. Boyd, a member of the state House from Norman. She accused Keating of fostering ‘‘hurtful policies and negative rhetoric.’’

Keating, who is seeking a second term, cited his accomplishments during his first four years in office: the creation of 120,000 jobs; across-the-board cuts in the crime rate; and a 55 percent drop in the state’s welfare roles.

‘‘A lot needed to be changed,’’ Keating said. ‘‘We’re making enormous progress.’’

A panel of three journalists grilled the two candidates on a variety of issues, ranging from taxes to education and right-to-work.

At one point, the candidates were asked when private lives should be part of the public’s decision in casting votes and whether they could withstand the pressure.

It was a reference to President Clinton’s troubles following disclosures of a sexual relationship with a White House intern.

‘‘I certainly hope we don’t have to go into that kind of scrutiny. It would be terribly boring,’’ Ms. Boyd said.

Keating, describing himself as ‘‘a perfect square,’’ cited his law enforcement background and said he has tried to restore integrity to the governor’s office.

KFOR-TV news co-anchor Linda Cavanaugh asked Ms. Boyd specifically if she had ever, in a general sense, cheated on her husband.

‘‘The answer is no,’’ Ms. Boyd said. ‘‘Those questions are inappropriate even in this setting,’’ she said to thunderous applause.

AP Capitol Correspondent Ron Jenkins questioned Keating, a fiscal conservative, about his capital spending projects, including a billion-dollar road program, the largest in state history.

‘‘What we have done in Oklahoma is spend a lot of money on infrastructure. We were infrastructure-poor. Those are prudent fiscal and public policy decisions.’’

Ms. Boyd said that if elected, ‘‘there will be no new toll roads without a vote of the people.’’

Ms. Boyd restated her opposition to eliminating the state sales tax on groceries but promoted a plan to cut the cost of automobile license tags.

‘‘This really is an 11th hour conversion,’’ Keating said. Keating, who spearheaded a tax cut package adopted by the 1998 Legislature, said Ms. Boyd didn’t sponsor a tax cut during her six years in the House.

‘‘My friends on the left believe that every good dollar is a tax dollar,’’ Keating said.

Keating used a question on education spending to promote components of his education policy, including school choice, charter schools and the ‘‘four-by-four’’ high school education platform. He also said he favors a voucher system for private schools.

Ms. Boyd opposes that idea, saying, ‘‘I don’t believe in ‘Big Brother’ government.’’

Ms. Boyd was most critical of Keating for his veto of a mental health parity bill adopted by the 1998 Legislature and attacked Keating for relying on the opinion of insurance companies to reject the legislation.

‘‘The veto of the mental health parity bill is flat-out discrimination,’’ Ms. Boyd said.

The bill would have mandated insurance coverage of some severe mental illnesses.

Ballot Becomes Pop Quiz

By KELLY KURT

Associated Press Writer

Oklahoma voters may find one section of the Nov. 3 election ballot reads like a pop quiz.

Yes or no? Should communities be allowed to vote whether to withdraw from their existing emergency medical service districts?

Yes or no? Should personal property used for pollution control be exempt from property taxes?

Yes or no? Should counties or cities be allowed to sign lengthy contracts with the state to house prison inmates in their jails?

Yes or no? Should pay raises be allowed at any time for members of the Corporation Commission or Oklahoma Tax Commission.

These are the state questions that have been lost in the headlines and TV ads to far glitzier races and issues as Election Day approaches. They have drawn no outspoken opposition.

The state officials who proposed State Questions 678, 679, 682 and 683 say the issues may be a bit dull and somewhat obscure, but they bring needed changes in Oklahoma’s Constitution.

— If approved, State Question 678 would allow voters in counties or parts of counties to decide whether to withdraw from their existing emergency medical service districts.

The question stems from a situation involving ambulance service to the small town of Chester. The town falls within Major County’s emergency medical service district, even though it receives most of its ambulance service from the nearby Dewey County town of Seiling.

The measure would allow voters the chance to decide which district should receive their property tax revenue, said Rep. Clay Pope, D-Loyal, a sponsor of the proposal.

Because taxes fund the assigned district, ‘‘Seiling doesn’t get any compensation from the Chester area,’’ he said.

Major County Commissioner Bruce Elwell said it’s an issue that affects many Oklahoma communities that straddle the county line.

‘‘If they so decide to make a change in that system and a majority of county people support that, I have no problem with that,’’ Elwell said.

— State Question 679 would allow members of the state corporation commission and state tax commission to receive pay raises during their current terms in office.

Last year, Attorney General Drew Edmondson issued an opinion that the constitution prohibited pay raises for Corporation Commissioners Bob Anthony and Cody Graves during their current terms in office. Under that determination, commissioners would receive different salaries for the same job.

Graves later resigned because his $76,000 annual salary would be cut to $50,000, which was the salary when he was elected to a six-year term in 1994.

When a lower court deemed the raises allowable, Edmondson appealed to the state Supreme Court, which has not made a ruling.

— If approved, State Question 682 allows the state to contract with county and city governments to house state prison inmates for up to 15 years. Current contracts are limited to one year.

The provision attempts to place Oklahoma communities on equal footing with private prison companies bidding for the state’s prison business, said Rep. M.C. Leist, D-Morris, a sponsor of the bill.

Under the proposal, local governments that contract with the state to house inmates could sell revenue bonds to expand their jails or build new ones, he said.

With the repayment capability offered by the state contract, it ‘‘would save the cost of a new county jail from going on property taxes,’’ Leist said. ‘‘County jails need renovation and they need revenue.’’

— State Question 683 would exempt personal property used for pollution control from property taxes. If the measure is approved, the state Legislature would have to define what qualifies as pollution control property.

Rep. Larry Rice, D-Pryor, said the measure would apply to any government-mandated environmental controls added by companies after Jan. 1. It would not apply to residential and recreational property or motor vehicles.

Such controls typically are counted as property improvements and increase tax assessments.

‘‘It helps the environment and sends the message that Oklahoma is business friendly,’’ Rice said.

Ponca City Tomorrow Will be Brainstorming For Upcoming Year

Preparations have begun for the annual retreat for the Ponca City Tomorrow’s board of directors.

The city’s visioning group will spend a half day reviewing accomplishments as well as brainstorming for the upcoming year. The retreat is scheduled for Nov. 11 at the Fourth Street Clubhouse.

At the September meeting, directors learned that 105 volunteers who attended the recent Youth Summit agreed to continue work on goals set at the local meeting. Volunteers set priorities on issues including juvenile crime, race relations, teen pregnancy and the drop-out rate.

Ann Bandy, chairperson of the Youth Summit, also reported that Ponca City has applied to become an America’s Promise Community. Beginning Dec. 1, a promise fellow will be assigned to coordinate activities related to the Youth Summit. Bandy spearheaded the local summit after attending the state summit which was hosted by the Gov. and Mrs. Keating.

In committee reports, Steve Sprehe, chair of the Environmental and City Beautification committee, informed members that America Recycles Day will be held in November. According to Sprehe, special activities will be held at the Ponca City Recycling Center.

In addition, the committee continues to raise funds for a local household hazardous waste event. The cost of such a project has been estimated at $40,000. Also, Conoco is funding a tree planting grant. The committee is working in partnership with the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce.

Related to transportation issues, Dick Stone, city commissioner, announced that 30 to 40 people attended the recent public hearing regarding a bus system. According to Stone, the Department of Human Resources, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Thorn Apple Valley could be key players.

Stone said to continue progress, the project needed financial support. “Funding of in-kind pledges, such as gas and maintenance, need to be packaged to apply for grants through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Department. Furthermore, Stone confirmed that local cab companies were advised of the proposal.

Board members also heard an update on West Side Community Policing. Maj. Clayton Johnson, of the Ponca City Police Department, informed the group that the community officers completed their first year working out of the Lincoln Center. As planned, Oklahoma State University finished field work in the area. The survey results will be compared against the initial survey performed prior to the placement of community officers.

Johnson noted that the program was supported by a grant. Last year, the department received $25,000, and $50,000 was allocated this year. The department will be able to apply one more year for the grant.

In other presentations, Laura Corff, chair of the Mutual Respect and Community Attitude Committee, reported that work continued on issues related to the local Hispanic population. The city of Ponca City and the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce have taken steps to reduce the language barrier.

The Billing Office currently employs a bilingual woman who is also translating city forms and applications into Spanish. Also, the Chamber of Commerce is translating welcome packets into Spanish to provide to businesses who employ Hispanics.

In upcoming projects, directors were reminded that Make A Difference Day, MADD, is Oct. 24. Cathryn Ferguson, executive director, has coordinated a project pairing the Kay County Election Board with local Parent/Teacher Associations to encourage residents to register to vote.

The project calls for youth to go door-to-door in their neighborhoods providing registration forms which can be completed conveniently and at no cost to the new voter. Additionally, other volunteers will also be giving back to the community on the national day of doing good. Ferguson hopes that individuals and organizations will report what activities they have scheduled for this weekend.

Ferguson reported that this is the fourth year Ponca City Tomorrow has facilitated Make A Difference Day activities. MADD was created in 1992, by the USA Weekend in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation.

Wild West Car Show Set For Pawnee Bill Ranch

PAWNEE — In conjunction with the Pawnee Bill Ranch Association and the historic Pawnee Bill Ranch, the Lions Club of Pawnee will coordinate the Wild West Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the ranch pavilion area.

The event will be open to the public without charge, said Randy Ledford, who manages the Pawnee Bill Ranch for the Oklahoma Historical Society. More than 20 car and truck classes will be established, and trophies will be awarded.

“To participate in the show, a pre-entry fee of $10, or an on-site registration fee of $15, will be required, Ledford said.

The event will be centered around the pavilion with shady sites, picnic facilities and a small pond for children under 12 to try fishing. Food and drinks will be available through a concession, he said, and door prizes will be given away.

The historic Pawnee Bill Ranch is operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society with the 1910 mansion of Gordon Lillie, who was known as Pawnee Bill and toured the world with his Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show. The ranch also features a museum, historic structures and a drive through a bison exhibit pasture. The ranch is located one-half mile west of Pawnee on U.S. 64.

For information on the ranch, call (918) 762-2513. For information and registration forms on the Wild West Car Show, call coordinator Paul Thomas at (918) 762-3696 or Elzie Smith at (918) 762-2110.

DEATHS

Wayne T. Grass
Larry Neil Harvey
Nellie LaFaye Lawson
Gracie Marie Blueback Driggers
William D. Green
Norman Dean Stephens
Rev. Floyd Hobart McKinney
Ora Bridgetta Baker

Wayne T. Grass

FAIRFAX — Wayne T. Grass, longtime Ponca City area resident and recent resident of the Shidler area, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, 1998, at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 63.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Fairfax with the Rev. Lewis Bernard officiating. A second service will be held Friday evening at the Sac-n-Fox Tribal Center in Stroud. Burial will be Saturday morning at the Sac-n-Fox Indian Cemetery there. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Ponca City.

Wayne T. Grass was born Oct. 20, 1934, in Pawnee the son of Silas and Alice (Tyner) Grass and a member of the Sac-n-Fox tribe. He graduated from Chilocco Indian High School. Grass served in the U.S. Marines from 1952 to March 1962, serving tours of duty in San Diego, Calif., Japan, and Washington state.

He was married to Pamela Parker on May 22, 1980, in Arkansas City, Kan. and the couple made their home in the Ponca City area. Grass was employed with Conoco for 27 years, retiring in 1993 from the maintenance department. He attended the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Fairfax, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, sports, and — in earlier years — playing golf.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela, of the home; five children, Kelli K. Shoptese of Norman, Terri M. Grass of Tonkawa, Richmond W. Grass of Ponca City, Kristy Cornish of Hawaii, and Josie Hamlett of Shidler; one sister, Juanita Goodreau of Stroud; a half-brother William Lloyd Grass; seven grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, June Stevens.

Casket bearers will be Richmond Grass, Steve Miller, Bill Cornish, Terry Red Leaf, Tony Red Leaf and Terry Gene Williams. Honorary bearers will be Roy Sam Spane, Allen Paul Spane, Butch Stevens, David Stevens, Mark Stevens, Matthew Stevens and Trent Shoptese.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Grass’ name to the Full Gospel Assembly Church, 228 North Donelson, Fairfax, OK 74637.

The family will be at the Grass home on Route 1, Shidler and also at the home of Richmond Grass, 1301 East Ponca Street in Ponca City.

Larry Neil Harvey

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Larry Neil Harvey, former Blackwell resident, died Saturday evening, Oct. 10, 1998, at the San Joaquin (Calif.) Hospital following a brief illness. He was 65.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary in Bakersfield, Calif.

Larry Neil Harvey was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Marmaduke, Ark., to Delbert and Earlene (Stone) Harvey. He attended schools there until 1946, when the family moved to Button Willow, Calif. In 1949 he moved to Blackwell, where he attended Blackwell High School. After graduation from Blackwell High School in 1952, he served four years in the U.S. Navy.

He married Virginia McNerny in 1954. Following his discharge from military service he began employment with Pacific Bell, first living in Napa, Calif., then moving to Bakersfield. He retired from Pacific Bell in 1987 with 33 years of service.

Survivors include his children, Mike and Sharon Harvey, both of Bakersfield, Calif.; his father, Delbert Harvey of Blackwell; two brothers, Trice Harvey of Bakersfield, Calif., and Joe Harvey of Harrah; three sisters, Gail McKenzie of Hilmar, Calif., and Cheryl Marquardt and Kristi Trantham, both of Blackwell; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a younger sister, Greta Harvey; his mother, Earlene Young; and his grandparents.

Nellie LaFaye Lawson

SALLISAW — Nellie LaFaye Lawson, mother of Don Lawson of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1998, in Sallisaw. She was 83.

The funeral is set for 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Sallisaw Church of Christ with Brother Royce Martin officiating. Burial will be in the Keota (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home, Sallisaw.

Nellie LaFaye Lawson was born Jan. 28, 1915, in Bennington, Okla., the daughter of Jess and Estelle (Bobo) Prock. She was married to Monroe James Lawson on Sept. 8, 1932. Mrs. Lawson was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty Kinsey of Muldrow and Linda Skelton of Sallisaw; one son, Don Lawson of Ponca City; three sisters, Mabel Coons of Sallisaw, Jean Jones of Keota and Ramona Prock of Roland; two brothers, L.D. Prock of Shady Point and Hershel Prock of Cameron; four grandsons; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Gracie Marie Blueback Driggers

NEWKIRK — Gracie Marie Blueback Driggers, Newkirk resident, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, 1998, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 55.

A prayer service will be held today at 7:30 p.m. at the Ponca Indian Church of the Nazarene at White Eagle. The Traditional Indian feast will be at noon Friday, Oct. 16, at the church followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Louis Headman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Ponca Indian Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home, Ponca City.

Gracie Marie Blueback Driggers was born June 25, 1943, on the Ponca Reservation to Gary and Martha (Fireshaker) Blueback. She attended Chilocco Indian School.

On April 6, 1962, she married Max E. Driggers. Mrs. Driggers was employed in numerous positions with the Ponca Tribe and was an Avon representative for several years. Before her illness, she enjoyed doing beadwork and making shawls and quilts. She was a member of the Ponca Indian Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by a son, Richard Emmett Driggers of Marland; a daughter, Melinda Sioux Delano of Newkirk; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Virginia) Blueback Buffalohead of Ponca City and Liz Blueback Goodman of Marland; brother, Ernie Blueback of Lawrence, Kan.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, a sister, a brother, a son, and a daughter preceded her in death.

Casket bearers will be Doug Olbert, Dino Leon, Jay Goodman, Darrell Blueback, Noah Blueback and Ron Buffalohead. Honorary bearers will be Steve Wilson, Johnny Wilson, David Brown, Jerry Brown, Wick Carter and Kenny Epperson.

William D. Green

William D. “Bill” Green, 1921 Mary Street, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998 at the Ponca City Nursing Home. He was 93.

The funeral will be Friday, 10 a.m. in the chapel of the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck, pastor, and the Rev. Larry Heslip, minister of education, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

William D. “Bill” Green was born May 11, 1905 in a half dug-out in Washita County near Rocky, Okla, the son of Columbus and Ada (Riggs) Green. He grew up on the farm and left when he was 20 years of age. He moved to Oklahoma City to transport cars from a factory in Detroit, Mich., to Oklahoma City. He was later employed as a field service engineer with the Lane Wells Company.

In 1967 he moved to Ponca City where he was employed with Sober Brothers, retiring in 1977. He spent his retirement years traveling and helping others. He had been in failing health for several years. Green was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was very active and taught the Mens Sunday School class for several years.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita, of the home; a special nephew, T.E. “Buck” Osborn of Amarillo, Texas; step-children, David Coatney, Charles Lord, Virginia Robinette, Virginia Page, and Janet Fronko; 17 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Green’s name to the First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Casket bearers will be Kenneth Hodges, Tom Skaggs, Gene Reynolds, Coolidge Campbell, L.C. “Red” Johnson, and C.D. Northcutt. Honorary casket bearers will be Jimmy Suggs, Bill Tapp, Gerry Beavers, Don Clinton, and Don Lewis.

The family will be at the home, 1921 Mary Street.

Norman Dean Stephens

PRYOR — Norman Dean Stephens, former Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998, in Pryor. He was 67.

The funeral was held Oct. 13, at Stephens Memorial Chapel in Pryor with Dr. Rod Goodsell officiating. Burial was at Bryan Chapel Cemetery in Boatman, Okla.

Norman Dean Stephens was born July 27, 1931, in Avant, Okla., to Thomas and Almeda Stephens. He moved to Ponca City during his school years and lived in the home of special friends, Bob and Louise Williams. Stephens served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later received his discharge at the rank of Sgt. First Class.

He was married to Shirley Lancaster on April 27, 1956, in Tulsa. Stephens was employed as a salesman with Western Paper Company in Tulsa for 35 years. He was a member of the Salina VFW and being a talented woodworker, made a lot of his family’s furniture. The couple moved from Tulsa to Pryor in 1990. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, playing Bingo, spending time with his children, and especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of the home; one son, Junior Stephens of Broken Arrow; daughters, Lisa Peterson of Tulsa and Cheryl Regier of Claremore; 11 grandchildren; his step-mother, Faye Stephens of Tulsa; six brothers and one sister; his mother-in-law; and numerous other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Rev. Floyd Hobart McKinney

FAIRFAX — The Rev. Floyd Hobart McKinney, former longtime Fairfax area resident died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998, in Enid. He was 60.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Poteet Funeral Home Chapel in Pawnee, with the Rev. Frances McKinney officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax (Okla.) Cemetery.

Floyd Hobart “Frog” McKinney was born June 12, 1938, in Fairfax to Joseph and Lucy May (Jones) McKinney.

He was married to Betty Reeves on Oct. 8, 1958 in Pawnee and the couple lived in the Fairfax area. They were the parents of two daughters.

McKinney later moved to Enid, where he married Linda Reemes on Nov. 13, 1993. He was ordained on April 22, 1994, into the Christian ministry. The Rev. McKinney established the Tabernacle Mission and Church, for the homeless and hungry in Enid.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Reemes McKinney of Enid; two daughters, Tammy McKinney of Wichita, Kan., and Mary Joe McKinney Hudgins of Pawnee; two grandchildren; three brothers, Tom McKinney, Otis “Tuffy” McKinney and Frances McKinney, all of Sedan, Kan.; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Susie Alexander and Joann Hunt.

Ora Bridgetta Baker

EDMOND — Ora Bridgetta Baker, former longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, in Oklahoma City. She was 83.

The funeral is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Baggerley Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond. Burial will be in Gracelawn Cemetery under the direction of Baggerley Funeral Home, Edmond.

Ora Bridgetta Baker was born Nov. 2, 1914, in Stratford, Okla., to John and Cora Alcorn. She was married to Jesse I. Baker on June 23, 1930, in Newkirk, and the couple established their home in Ponca City. Mrs. Baker was a homemaker and a member of the Grand Avenue Church of Christ. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter and enjoyed dancing. Her hobbies included painting, ceramics and reading.

Survivors include two sons, Don I. Baker of Oklahoma City and Richard W. Baker of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; three daughters, Ora Nadine Andrea of Bella Vista, Ark., Waunette Ouzts of Littleton, Colo., and Karen Southard of Austin, Texas; one brother, Kenneth L. Alcorn of Tulsa; one sister, Norma Fitzpatrick of Jamul, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in April 1977; her parents; and a grandson.

NEWS BRIEFS

Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon Set — The Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon will be held at the Marland Estate and Convention Center in Ponca City Oct. 21 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The luncheon is sponsored by St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Soroptimist International Club of Ponca City and St. Joseph Cancer Center. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained from Soroptimist members or by calling 580-765-0301. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 16.

Salazar Joins Guard — Juan Salazar enlisted into the Oklahoma Army National Guard as a member of Delta Company 1st 179th Infantry recently. He will be entitled to receive free tuition at any state college or university due to his enlistment. Salazar came to the National Guard from the U.S. Navy.

Bosses Day! Snack and Fruit Baskets, with caviar and chocolate strawberries, plants of all sizes. Honey Bee Floral, 6th and

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Citian Enlists in Guard — On Sept. 3, 1998 Pvt. Arron Ogan enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard as a member of Delta Company 1st 179th Infantry. He will be entitled to receive free tuition at any state college or university due to his enlistment. He is currently enrolled at Oklahoma State University. Arron will leave for Fort Benning, Ga., on July 20, 1999 to complete his initial training and advanced skills training.

Buck Enlists in National Guard — Christopher Buck enlisted in the National Guard on Aug. 27 for a six-year tour of duty. Chris is a senior at Po-Hi and the son of Larry and Susan Buck of Ponca City. He will leave for basic training on July 20, 1999 at Fort Benning, Ga.

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Make a Difference — It is not too late to volunteer your helping hands. The national day of doing good is Saturday, Oct. 24. Call 767-0823 for more information.

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Doors open 1:00 Saturday Elks Lodge. You all come. Wednesday

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Traffic Jam — At 7:32 a.m. Wednesday police received a call regarding traffic congestion in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue due to an injured cat.

Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday Special from 4-8 p.m., All you can eat

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Extra Patrol — Extra police patrol was requested at 11:09 a.m. Wednesday in the 2000 block of North Fifth Street due to speeding vehicles.

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Singles Connection — A new area-wide Christian fellowship for single adults who are 55 and younger, is having a cookout on Saturday, Oct. 17. Meet in the Northeast Baptist Church parking lot at 2200 Pecan Road at 5:30 p.m. If your last name begins with A-G, bring chips and dip; H-P, bring two 2-liter soft drinks; Q-Z, bring dessert or marshmallows. For more information about this event call Northeast Baptist Church, 765-2404.

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Broken Window — At 11:23 a.m. Wednesday a man in the 300 block of West Fresno Avenue contacted police after discovering the window of his vehicle had been broken out. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Closed Saturday for Back on the Rack’s Basics Blowout Sale.

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Arrest — Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday from North Fourteenth Street and East Overbrook Avenue for driving under suspension and no insurance.

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Stolen Furniture — At 1:33 p.m. Wednesday police were advised that lawn furniture in the 500 block of North Ninth Street had been stolen. An officer was assigned.

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Theft — A man in the 2900 block of North Union Street contacted police at 1:44 p.m. Wednesday reporting that some items had been taken from his residence. A report was taken.

Windshield Broken — At 3:45 p.m. Wednesday a woman in the 600 block of South Fourth Street advised police that the windshield of her vehicle had been broken. An officer was assigned.

Assault — Police received a call from the 300 block of West Grand Avenue at 3:47 p.m. Wednesday that a juvenile had been assaulted by two other juveniles.

Bike Hit — At 4:34 p.m. Wednesday a man in the 500 block of North Fourteenth Street called police reporting a vehicle had hit a bike. However no one was injured.

Injury Accident — An injury accident at 5:22 p.m. Wednesday was reported at West Highland Avenue and North Oak Street. An ambulance was sent to the scene however no one was taken to the hospital.

Rock Throwing — At 6:16 p.m. Wednesday police received a call about children throwing rocks off of the overpass at Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned.

Break-In — A woman in the 2000 block of Joe Street called police at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday reporting that someone had broken into her home.

Arrest — Police arrested a 44-year-old man at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday from the 400 block of South Peachtree Street on a Kay County warrant for failure to appear on a domestic assault and battery.

Rock Throwing — At 7:37 p.m. Wednesday police were advised of children throwing rocks at vehicles in the 200 block of North Oak Street. The juveniles were located and apologized.

Arrests — Police arrested two teenagers at 10:38 p.m. Wednesday from North Oak Street and West Park Avenue. An 18-year-old boy was arrested for under 21 in possession of beer, open container in the park and public intoxication and 17-year-old girl was arrested for minor in possession of beer, open container in the park and public intoxication.

Accident and Arrest — One person was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center by ambulance and a 21-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence, driving under suspension and unsafe lane change at the scene of an injury accident in the 1900 block of Lake Road at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday.

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Beer Theft — A clerk at Conoco, 1901 North Fourteenth Street, called police at 1:10 a.m. Thursday reporting the theft of four 12-packs of beer.

Assault — At 2:40 a.m. Thursday police received a report of an assault in the 1600 block of South Tenth Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Alleged Rape — At 2:47 a.m. Thursday police received a call from a juvenile female reporting that she had been raped. Officers were assigned.

GARDENING

Lepidopterist Creates Butterfly Conservatory
Identify Poisonous Plants

Lepidopterist Creates Butterfly Conservatory

CYPRESS GARDENS, Fla. ­ “I’d rather walk in a rainforest than anywhere,” says Richard Hesterberg, noted lepidopterist and curator of Cypress Gardens’ Wings of Wonder, the Butterfly Conservatory. “The tropical plants, exotic birds and butterflies are incredible… talk about a place that’s alive!”

He ought to know.

Hesterberg has studied, identified, collected and raised subtropical and tropical butterflies for 25 years. He has traveled extensively throughout Central and South America in pursuit of his fascination with the colorful winged insects, living in Costa Rica for five years as he built and catalogued the National Museum’s butterfly exhibit. He still journeys to Ecuador for two weeks annually to collect and study butterflies in its Amazon rainforests. Specializing in New World tropical varieties (encompassing the Caribbean, Central and South America), his private collection numbers several thousand specimens.

It’s this passion for the exotic, delicate creatures and their fragile native environments that inspired Hesterberg as he supervised the design, construction and stocking five years ago of the glass-enclosed butterfly house at Cypress Gardens. While butterflies continue to flourish here and remain the distinctive conservatory’s stars, their exotic ecosystem­which mirrors that found in nature­has evolved subtly over the years, under his gentle, respectful care.

Visitors to Cypress Gardens’ 5,500-square-foot butterfly showplace literally get the sensation of walking through a mini-tropical rainforest. About 1,000 rainbow-colored butterflies representing approximately 50 tropical and subtropical species flutter freely amid trickling streams, chirping birds, gushing waterfalls, towering tropical foliage and flowering nectar plants.

Recently, lively finches and parakeets have been introduced and thrive in the facility’s constant 80 degree (Fahrenheit) temperature and 70% humidity, along with a resident turtle, white face whistling ducks, ring teal ducks, doves, button quail and iguana.

Meanwhile, a new trellis supports a collection of hanging floral baskets and tropical vines in Hesterberg’s ongoing effort to enhance the exhibit house’s natural ambience. Nectar plants that serve as butterfly food sources, such as pentas, porter weed and golden dew drops, are interchanged weekly to keep a fresh appearance.

Prime butterfly viewing time here, according to Hesterberg, is 10 a.m.-2 p.m., when the sun is highest and brightest.

“Butterflies are sun powered,” he said, “They’re attracted to light, so the earlier it is, the hungrier they are, so they’re flying to the flowers and are more visible.''

Large electric-blue morphos, owl butterflies (whose novel “eye” makes them easy to spot) and giant tree nymphs (whose lazy sailing motion is eye-catching) are top crowd pleasers, said Hesterberg. Recent popular collection additions include heliconed relatives of the zebra longwing, imported from Ecuador’s higher elevations and Surinam’s lowland rainforests.

“What’s nice about them is, besides being very colorful flower feeders, their flight pattern is better suited than many other species’ for displays such as ours because they’re not sun powered, and they tend to live longer,” he said. (The average life span of a butterfly in Wings of Wonder is about two weeks.)

All Cypress Gardens specimens are raised to be on display; none represent endangered or threatened species. They are imported in the pupa stage from El Salvador, Ecuador, Belize, the Phillippines, Surinam and Kenya. Florida species are also displayed in the exhibit house’s two chrysalis hatching stations, where patient (or lucky) guests may actually watch a butterfly emerge from its pupa. On average, about 500 butterflies emerge here each week, Hesterberg said.

Despite his success to date, Hesterberg said he and fellow lepidopterists are still learning how to best nurture butterflies in captivity.

“Our facility, like all the rest in the world, is experimental,” he said. It’s a working laboratory. Because our field of study is still in its infancy, we’re continuously attempting to find out what can be successfully done inside our facilities. I’m always on the look out for some plant that might work better than those we already have or a vendor supplying a butterfly species from a different part of the world that would be suited for our conditions.”

Light quality, for instance, is an important factor. “Our conservatory glass filters out some of the ultraviolet light. Some species like that and others­like the monarch butterfly­don’t,” he explained.

“I found out the conditions in a glass house conservatory demand you do things differently because of the way butterflies react to their environment. That’s been a challenge for me. It really keeps things interesting.”

Identify Poisonous Plants

(AP) — Poison Ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are the best-known North American plants that “bite.”

Fully 50 percent of Americans are allergic to these plants to at least some degree. For 2 million or more people in the United States each year, wrote Cathy Johnson in an article in a recent issue of Country Living, contact causes a painful, itchy rash known as dermatitis. Swelling, weeping blisters, and redness are among the symptoms that may follow contact if you are one of the unfortunate people allergic to these plants. Even if you have been lucky in the past, be forewarned: You can develop a sensitivity at any time.

Brushing up against poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, even lightly, can cause severe itching in sensitive individuals. The plants are most likely to cause problems in the spring and summer, when all parts from roots to leaf are full of a resinous sap, but can affect some people in the fall. The sap is so volatile that it can even become airborne in smoke when someone is burning the shoots or vines. If inhaled, the smoke can cause uncomfortable internal effects, including irritation of the nasal passages and the tender tissues inside the mouth, the bronchial tubes, and the lungs.

Poison ivy wears many disguises, presenting itself as a low plant or appearing in vine forms, whether trailing along the ground or climbing to the top of the tallest tree. Watch for hairlike rootlets that grow from the side of older vines. Poison ivy can also appear as a woody shrub. Perhaps it’s easiest to remember the old childhood warning — “leaves of three, let it be.” Of course this is not universally true. Many plants that bear leaflets in this configuration are perfectly benign, but when in doubt it pays to err on the side of caution.

Poison ivy’s 2-to 4-inch-long leaflets are irregularly toothed, smooth or glossy on top, and hairy underneath. It has white berries that grow near the base of the leaf stem in drooping clusters. These small fruits may be smooth or hairy and appear from August to November. The berrylike fruits hang on the vine over winter, where they are enjoyed by birds, which suffer no apparent ill effects from eating them.

Poison oak, unlike poison ivy, is always a shrub, never a vine. Its shiny leaflets are deeply cut and lobed in a vaguely oaklike configuration. The underside of poison oak leaves is paler green than that of poison ivy. The plant likes sandy, acidic woods and fields — eastern poison oak grows from New Jersey southward — the western variety of the plant grows in thickets and woods from British Columbia to Mexico. Like poison ivy, poison oak possesses white berries — the eastern variety’s are hairy, the western’s are smooth.

Sumac has gotten a bit of a bum rap. Most types are not poisonous at all, and those with red berries can be used to make a tart lemonadelike drink that is refreshing when sweetened. The berries have also served as a dyestuff for American Indians. All sumacs are cashew-family members.

The black sheep of the family, poison sumac grows as a shrub or a small tree. It ranges from 6 to 20 feet tall and features hairless buds and twigs. Like other sumacs, these plants have pinnate leaves, with a long central stem and seven to 13 untoothed leaflets. Be on the lookout for shrubby sumac with smooth or hairy white berries in pendulous clusters. They grow in wet areas and should be avoided altogether if you can — touching any part of this plant can result in skin irritation coupled with itching, inflammation and blistering. As with poison ivy, birds find these berries quite palatable when other foods are scarce.

SPORTS

Wildcats, Plainsmen Look to Stop Turnover Madness
Cowboys Set Pace For Penalty Record
OSU Baseball Recruiting Class Ranked 17th

Wildcats, Plainsmen Look to Stop Turnover Madness

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

Tonight’s game between Ponca City and Enid could find players scrambling for a lot of footballs on the ground.

Turnovers have been a bane to both teams. Ponca City has lost the ball 20 times in six games, Enid 16. The problem for the Wildcats is that Enid has 16 take-aways. Ponca City only has seven.

“I am very concerned about the number of turnovers,” Po-Hi head coach Todd Kimrey said. “We have been moving the ball on offense but we have killed a lot of drives with turnovers.

“This is one area where we haven’t seen any improvement. We’re making as many turnovers now as we did early in the season.”

Ponca City has had three games when they’ve turned the ball over five times. The first one was the season opener against Tulsa Hale, the third one came last Friday against Owasso.

“I’m not sure what the problem is,” Kimrey said. “Maybe it’s a matter of strength. We’ve been working on it.”

One of the Wildcats’ early goals was to show improvement in each game. That improvement has been spotty.

“In some areas, yes, we’ve improved. In some areas not,” the coach said.

“Our special team’s play has improved and although the scores don’t show it, we’re playing better defense. But like I said, we’re moving the ball on offense only to not be able to complete drives because of turnovers. That’s keeping our scoring low.”

While Ponca City quarterbacks have thrown three interceptions on the year, the Wildcats backs have fumbled 24 times and have lost 17 of them.

“In the first half at Owasso we lost the ball on every possession but one. We ran out of downs on that one,” Kimrey notes.

Kimrey says the competition has gotten tougher with each game and that has a lot to do with the Wildcats’ lack of progress in some areas.

That won’t change tonight despite the fact Enid’s Plainsmen are also 0-3 in the conference , 2-4 overall.

“Enid’s a good team,” Kimrey warns. “They have a strong quarterback who makes good decisions. They have some good receivers who can catch the ball and backs who run well.

“Enid also has a very good defense.”

Despite the similar records, Kimrey says it is hard to compare Ponca City and Enid. There have been no common foes so far.

After a 2-0 start, in which Enid beat Woodward (17-3) and Edmond North (37-30), the Plainsmen — beset with injuries — have lost four in a row.

Enid lost to Lawton 21-13 in the final non-district game and then fell to District 6A-3 foes Sapulpa (21-14), Sand Springs (22-7) and Tulsa Union (49-7).

Ponca City’s district loses have been to Stillwater (34-7), Edmond Memorial (41-14) and Owasso (38-0).

Except for the blowout by Union, the Plainsmen have played every game close. They have played well enough to win on defense.

When it was pointed out that the Ponca City-Enid rivalry has been very intense in the past, Kimrey said, “I would like to see that kind of intensity again. I would like to see these kids get excited about this game.

“In practice, they have gotten excited about a play only every once in a while.”

Injury Report — Coach Kimrey says only tight end, defensive end Michael Galbreath (knee) will be the only starter out of action this week. The coach indicated Galbreath may return next week against Sand Springs.

Race Over? — It’s only Week Six of the season, but Tulsa Union could start to wrap up the District 6A-3 title as the unbeaten Redskins play 5-1 (2-1) Owasso at home this week.

Union has already beaten back its most serious preseason challenger, Stillwater (42-0), and 2-1 Edmond Memorial (42-6). Sapulpa is also 2-1 in the league but must get past Stillwater this week to mount any threat to the Redskins’ march.

In the other district game this week, Edmond Memorial is at Sand Springs (1-2, 3-3).

Cowboys Set Pace For Penalty Record

By OWEN CANFIELD

AP Sports Writer

STILLWATER (AP) — Oklahoma State’s football team is on pace to break a record that the Cowboys would just as soon let stand.

Through the first five games, they have been penalized 58 times for 479 yards. If they were to continue at the same pace through the 11-game season, they would commit 127 penalties for 1,053 yards.

There have been other mistakes as well — two blocked punts, 14 fumbles (five of them lost) and three interceptions. All have contributed to a 2-3 record heading into Saturday’s game at No. 4 Kansas State.

‘‘You look at how we lost that game Saturday (against Texas Tech),’’ offensive guard Adam Davis said. ‘‘You’ve got holding calls, you’ve got offsides, you’ve got personal fouls, you’ve got fumbles, you’ve got blocked kicks.

‘‘That’s all the fundamentals of the game, and we’re just going to have to bear down in practice and really just focus on taking care of that.’’

The past two games, in particular, are ones the Cowboys believe they would have won if not for mistakes. Against Nebraska, they gave up the game-winning touchdown on a fourth-quarter punt return, then failed to execute a running play at the 1-yard line as time expired in a seven-point loss.

Against Texas Tech, one OSU fumble was returned for a touchdown. Another gave the Red Raiders great field position and led to a score, and a blocked punt did the same. The Cowboys lost again by seven.

‘‘It’s not like we have not been in every ball game we’ve played (other than a 35-20 loss to Tulsa),’’ coach Bob Simmons said. ‘‘We have. But at that point in time, you can’t shoot yourself in the leg, whether it’s in special teams play or execution of an offensive play or execution of a defensive play.’’

The mistakes are nothing new. The Cowboys were able to beat Kansas in the opener this year despite 16 penalties and having a fumble returned for a touchdown. There were four turnovers and 12 penalties in the Tulsa game, where the Cowboys fell behind 35-0. In their best game, a 42-23 victory over Mississippi State, the Cowboys had nine penalties and a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown.

Last year, the Cowboys were flagged 88 times for a school-record 797 yards. That broke the previous mark of 712 penalty yards, which had stood since 1951.

But that team started out 6-0 and finished 8-4 with a trip to a bowl game. This year’s team is 2-3.

‘‘When you continue to lose, these things to amplify themselves a lot more than when you win,’’ Simmons said.

‘‘This year it’s a sore spot because it’s haunting your football team, which in my estimation should be a good football team. But now they’re keeping you from getting around the corner and actually winning ball games, because you’re not productive in the other areas.’’

Oklahoma State is averaging 378 yards per game, almost identical to the 375.7 per game of a year ago. But unlike last year, when they outscored their opponents 332-200 during the regular season, the Cowboys have scored the same amount of points as the opposition — 134.

Simmons said the recent punt blocks are the result of poor protection, and he is considering personnel changes to shore that up. He has no cure for the other ills, other than to keep harping about them to his team as he did after the loss to Texas Tech.

‘‘I told them, ‘It’s us. It’s nobody but us. And until we eliminate these things, we’re going to continue to have these kinds of problems,’ ’’ he said.

OSU Baseball Recruiting Class Ranked 17th

STILLWATER — The 1998 Oklahoma State baseball recruiting class was ranked 17th nationally, according to Collegiate Baseball’s Annual Recruiting Poll.

Oklahoma State head baseball coach Tom Holliday and his staff added seventeen newcomers to play baseball for the Cowboys in 1999.

“We had a very difficult recruiting class this year because we had so many talented juniors who had the option to go pro. We had to literally guess how many would leave and how many would return and only then did we search for recruits,” said Holliday.

The Cowboys were one of four Big 12 schools in the rankings, while Atlantic Coast Conference power Georgia Tech earning the top spot. The other Big 12 schools in the rankings included Oklahoma (9), Texas (18) and Baylor (23).

Some of the players expected to make an immediate impact on the squad are transfers Lamont Matthews, a junior college All-American from Kishwaukee Junior College In Chicago, Ill. and pitchers Danny Kelly, a lefthanded power pitcher from Okaloosa Walter Junior College, Danny Now, a two-time draftee of the Cleveland Indians from Panola Junior College and Will Rosellinl, a transfer from Vanderbilt University who played on the United States Junior Olympic team,

Holliday hopes this class will be able to fill holes at first base and in the pitching staff caused by graduation and the draft.

“We felt we needed to put some power back into the program and we hope Lamont Matthews will fill the void lefty by Tony Lucca,” noted Holliday. “The additions of Danny Kelly. Danny New and Will Rosselini are major coups for us in the pitching area and they will improve our pitching tremendously. This trio along with the return of Thom Dreier and Frank Bludau give us a strong set of pitchers to offset the losses of Jon Adkins and Danny Prata,” added the third-year head coach.

Oklahoma State also added freshmen Ryon Budde, an All-State selection from Midwest City, and Mike Myers, an All-State selection at shortstop from Ft. Myers, Fla,

Three Cowboy recruits: Matt Holliday, Matt Roney, and Marnon Tucker opted to sign lucrative professional contracts and not attend OSU.