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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, December 14, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALRoads More Hazardous As Snow Turns to Ice Roads More Hazardous As Snow Turns to IceFrom Staff and AP Reports The pre-winter snow and ice storm that had most of Oklahoma in its grips didn’t bring Ponca City and area to a standstill, but it did make the going a little hazardous. As most area schools closed Wednesday and today and many other activities were postponed or cancelled, kids took the opportunity to play in the snow while drivers faced the hazards of the icy streets. It was a busy day for police Wednesday taking reports of accidents as road conditions were extremely difficult in several areas. Police also had several calls of people being stuck, but upon arrival at the scene, found no problem. Accidents and time included one in the 1100 block of North Pecan Road at 2:25 p.m. where there were also instances of sledding taking place at Country Club Road. Police responded to two accidents, one in the 3500 block of East Grand Avenue at 2:42 p.m. and the other at North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue at 3:03 p.m. Police returned to North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue at 4:26 p.m., and to the intersection of Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue at 4:39 p.m., where four vehicles had collided. An accident at North Fourteenth Street and East Hartford Avenue at 4:52 p.m. eventually involved a police vehicle that slid into a vehicle at the accident location. Within minutes, officers were checking several vehicles as the result of a total of five accidents in that area prior to 5:05 p.m. A two-vehicle accident at 5:07 p.m. at the intersection of West Liberty Avenue and North Ash Street was investigated as was a four-vehicle accident in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street at 5:13 p.m., including a pedestrian. The pedestrian refused treatment. Later in the night, police checked on a two-vehicle accident at Hartford and Turner Street at 9:38 p.m., and the 2000 block of North Waverly at 10:19 p.m. State in Deep Freeze Schools across much of Oklahoma stayed closed a second day Thursday while motorists slowly made their way to work on gradually improving but still snow-covered roads. Ice contributed to a double-fatality accident Wednesday morning in Okmulgee County, just west of Henryetta, but the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said major roadways in the central parts of the state generally were clear by Thursday morning. “The conditions are better than they were yesterday, but there is a lot more traffic out today,” said Lt. Chris West, spokesman for the OHP in Oklahoma City. “We’ve had about a dozen fender benders.” West said traffic backed up Thursday morning on a hilly stretch of Interstate 40 about 10 miles east of Oklahoma City when some semi-trucks got stuck on the icy roadway. The Department of Public Safety told non-essential employees to stay home Wednesday, but no such order was issued Thursday. In northeastern Oklahoma, where 13 inches of snow fell in spots, major highways remained slippery. OHP dispatcher Jim Hankins in Vinita said conditions had worsened on Interstate 44, particularly where snow plows had been. “Where they’ve plowed, it’s changed from snow to ice,” he said, although he said he knew of no major accidents. Ottawa County Sheriff’s Deputy Troy Wilmoth said some deputies showed up for work in their own four-wheel-drive vehicles after not being able to get their patrol cars out of the driveways. For the most part, motorists seemed to be staying home. “We’ve got snow all over everything,” he said. Highway patrol officials in southeastern Oklahoma said main highways there were clear following Wednesday’s ice storm, but secondary roads remained icy. Troopers said two Californians died when the car in which they were traveling went into a broadslide on icy Interstate 40 and was struck by a tractor-trailer. Freezing rain was falling at the time of the accident Wednesday morning near Okmulgee, the patrol said. The victims were identified as Marciano Mata-Serafin, 29, and Claudia Diaz-Gonzales, 24, both of Fresno, Calif. Fewer than 100 of the 4,800 AEP Public Service Co. Oklahoma customers who lost power Wednesday remained without electricity Thursday morning, spokesman Ed Bettinger said. Crews planned to restore power Thursday to affected customers in the McCurtain County communities of Idabel, Broken Bow, Sawyer, Wright City and Millerton. Conditions were expected to continue to improve as the weather warms. The National Weather Service said temperatures should move above freezing in most parts of the state Friday, with highs approaching 50 in some areas later in the weekend. Nearly NewsLuminaries on the snow-covered campus at Po-Hi might be beautiful, but not too practical. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, then postponed until Thursday due to the snow storm, the annual holiday gift from the Student Council to the community is now “tentatively” scheduled for Tuesday, dark to 9 p.m. If you haven’t had an opportunity to see this beautiful sight in years past, be sure to drive by the high school campus Tuesday. -—— The East and West Middle School Orchestra Concert for tonight has been canceled. The event will be rescheduled later. Ponca Tribal Election Set For Saturday in White EagleWHITE EAGLE — The Ponca Tribe will hold elections for four positions on the Business Committee Saturday. Voting will take place at the Tribal Affairs building in White Eagle, and the polls will open at 8 a.m. and will remain open until 5 p.m. Ponca tribal members who are over the age of 18 will be allowed to vote. Tribal members who requested absentee ballots will not be able to cast a ballot in person on Saturday. This year the election board mailed out 118 absentee ballots to members who had requested them by Dec. 1. Persons who feel they may not have gotten their request in by that deadline should call Chris LittleCook at 765-2774 to see if a ballot was mailed. If a ballot was not mailed, they must vote in person. There are 20 candidates who are vying for the four positions. They are Delbert “Smokey” Cole, Thomas Primeaux, Tyrone Poore, Deloyce “DeDe” Waters, Thomasine BlueBack, Steve Pensoneau, Paula S. BuffaloHead Mendoza, Phyllis Rush, Dwaine Camp, Kensil Lieb, Lionel LeClair, Sarah Cole Primeaux,, Henry "Hank" Rhodd, Jeffery Lieb, Elizabeth "Betty" Pensoneau Primeaux, Nelson RoughFace, Douglas Rhodd, Karen LittleCook, Troy Warrior, and Carol LeClair. For more information call Chris LittleCook at 765-2774. ‘Family Correspondence’ Author Here on SaturdayA fourth generation Oklahoman, Teresa Miller is the author of two novels, “Remnants of Glory” and “Family Correspondence.” She will be at Brace Books and More from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday to discuss and to autograph her newest book, “Family Correspondence.” She currently serves as the executive director of the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers at Oklahoma State University, which sponsors the Celebration of Books. Additionally she is executive producer and host of the public television program “Writing Out Loud.” “Family Correspondence” (HAWK Publishing; $21.95) is a multi-generational thought-provoking look into the dimensions of the relationship between mothers and daughters. The novel begins in post-World War II Arkansas with a 15-year-old Marie Wallace, a young girl struggling to come to terms with her mother’s frailties and impending death. After her mother’s death, Marie’s relationship with Ben Ashbrook, a Cherokee storm spotter, develops into marriage. A generation later in modern-day Oklahoma, she struggles with her relationship with her own two daughters. One of Marie’s daughters, Nora, is forced to confront her mother’s past in the aftermath of a horrible accident. Allegations emerge that Marie’s own recklessness may have caused the tragedy, and Nora attempts to discover the truth. Throughout the book, letters introduce each chapter which seem to make no sense and have no connection to the story. However, as the book nears its end, the relevance of these letters come to light. Miller lives in Tulsa, where she is working on a sequel to “Family Correspondence” called “Post Scripts.” To visit with Miller and discuss her writings, join her at Brace Books and More Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4. Johnathan Scroggs To Perform Here At Musical SaturdayJohnathan Scroggs has been traveling nationally since a very young age as a contemporary Christian artist, mainly for the youth. Scroggs is the founder of nationally recognized Main Focus Youth Ministries and recently became youth pastor at First Church of God in Ponca City. Scroggs will perform at the Poncan Theatre during the musical production “From Cradle Through the Cross,” sponsored by the Master’s Touch bookstore, at the two performances at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free, but tickets are required and can be obtained at Master’s Touch, 115 North Fourth Street, Eastman National Bank in Newkirk and Home National Bank in Arkansas City, Kan. DEATHSMarie A. Schmitz Marie A. SchmitzSPRINGDALE, Ark. — Marie A. Schmitz, resident of Springdale, Ark., died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rogers, Ark. She was 99. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tonitown, Ark., with the Rev. Joseph Correnti officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Tonitown under the direction of Nelson’s Funeral Home and Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. A rosary will be said from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Marie A. Schmitz was born June 4, 1901, in Alva, the daughter of Theodore and Agatha Bohrer Terwort. She was a former member of the St. Raphael’s Senior Club, former member of St. Raphael’s Alter Society and a member of the volunteer program RSVP. Survivors include six daughters, Alice Barnes of Garfield, Ark., Bernetta Griffin of Springdale, Ark., Marlene Hatcher of Lowell, Ark., Marilyn Hurst of Billings, Roberta Meyer of Ponca City, and Virginia Krugloff of Claremore; two sons, Gerald Schmitz of Nixa, Mo., and Ronald Schmitz of St. Joseph, Mo.; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Schmitz on Aug. 3, 1971; parents; a son, Justin Schmitz; and four brothers. Casket bearers will be Chris Hurst, Randy Meyer, Tony Schmitz, Joe Schmitz, Aaron Wolfe and Brett Gould. Robert D. ParkerOKLAHOMA CITY — Robert D. Parker, former resident of Ponca City, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000. He was 85. Robert D. Parker was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Avard, Okla., the son of Harry E. and Susie Conway Parker. On Feb. 7, 1942, he married N. Ruth Barnett in Enid. He was employed as a civil servant with the post office, retiring in 1985 after 30 years. He moved to Oklahoma City from Ponca City in 1995. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ponca City and a member of the DAV and the American Legion. He had served in World War II for 38 months, serving in New Guinea and the Philippines for two of those years. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Jeanette Bené and Brenda Parker, both of Oklahoma City, and Linda Piruanunta of Enid; two brothers, John Parker of Grandfield, Okla., and Virgil Parker of Avard; three sisters, Esther Reiman and Patsy Wharton, both of Alva, and Marvel Bixler of Waynoka; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harold Parker and Raymond Parker. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City under the direction of the Resthaven Funeral Home. Jerry B. CowanRALSTON — Jerry B. “Toad” Cowan, resident of Ralston, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in his home. He was 53. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, in the Riverside Cemetery in Ralston with the Rev. Roy Emmons officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Poteet Funeral Home of Pawnee. Jerry B. Cowan was born Sept. 14, 1947, in Ralston, the son of Elmer and Wanda Teichmer Cowan. His occupation was a truck driver, and he was a dispatcher for the city of Fairfax and Pawnee County Sheriff’s office. He enjoyed collecting old things, telling jokes, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Ralston Bible Church. Survivors include his mother; a daughter, Kassie Cowan of Ralston; a brother, James Ray Cowan of Ralston; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and a brother. Mable FrenchMable French, longtime Ponca City resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Dec., 12, 2000, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 82. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 2000, in the Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Chris Cooper, pastor of First Baptist Church of Burbank, officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Mable French was born April 25, 1918, in Bartlett, Kan., the daughter of Albert and Velma Opal Fuller Mitchell. She attended schools in Bartlett, Kan., and, when she was 16, the family moved to Wagoner. On March 5, 1938, she married Lester LeRoy French in Wagoner. In 1946, the couple moved to Ponca City. She was employed with the former Hilltop Motel for 14 years. She enjoyed fishing, camping and picking pecans. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters, Pat Geisler of Weirsdale, Fla., Velma Hamm of Arkansas City, Kan., and Wanda Emerson of Diamond, Mo.; two sons, Lester LeRoy “Sonny” French Jr. of Newkirk and Johnnie French of Joshua, Texas; two brothers, Lloyd Mitchell of Wagoner and Cecil Mitchell of Inola; 20 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and other relatives. Her parents and one granddaughter preceded her in death. ObituariesIva Lee Parkison HarrisIva Lee Parkison Harris, longtime resident of the Ponca City and Kildare communities, died Wednesday morning, Dec.13, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Ponca City. She was 69. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at Grace Memorial Chapel with Dave Atzenweiler, presiding. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Iva Lee Parkison was born Nov. 11, 1931, in rural Ponca City, the daughter of William “Bill” Robert Parkison and Amelia Beatrice (Hinton) Parkison. She attended the Kildare, Newkirk and Ponca City schools, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1949. She was married to Marshell Dean Harris on Oct. 1, 1950, in Ponca City. Mr. Harris preceded her in death on Nov., 12, 1994. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and member of the Prairie Chapel Methodist Church. She belonged to the Kildare Home Demonstration Club and was a 4-H Club leader for 11 years in Kildare. Her enjoyments were her grandchildren, pets, reading and watching football and NASCAR auto racing. In earlier years she enjoyed oil and acrylic painting. She is survived by two sons, William Marshell “Bill” Harris and wife, Cindy of Dallas, Texas and Travis Dean Harris of Kildare; one daughter, Terry Lee Harris Pederson and husband, Roland of Burlington, Okla.; one sister, Grace Simmons and husband, L.F. “Shorty” Simmons of Ponca City; four grandchildren, Kristy Pederson, Toni Pederson, Nicole Harris and Adam Harris; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Leonard R. Parkison and Harold Parkison. Casket bearers will be Chris Simmons, Danny Simmons, Russell Cobb, Richard Banta, Richard Martin and Ross Kail. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie Chapel Methodist Church, in care of Harlan Overman, 6750 West Tower Road, Ponca City, Okla. 74601 or to the Kildare Volunteer Fire Department, 2000 Eleventh Street, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Services PendingRaymond C. SmithRaymond C. Smith, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 13, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 79. Survivors include his wife, Loma, of the home. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. FuneralsFriday James Ireland Sr.James Ireland Sr. — Graveside service at 1 p.m. in the Chewelah Memorial Park Cemetery in Chewelah, Wash. Local arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSSingles Party — The Singles Connection Christmas party will be held 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2413 Eagle road. Singles are invited to gather for food and fun and to meet new friends. For more information call Mary Lou, 762-0578. Christmas Trees- Cut and live for planting after Christmas. Florist quality poinsettias. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Avenue. adv. Vehicle Fire — The Communications center received a report at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday that a vehicle was on fire at the intersection of South Thirteenth Street and East Ponca Avenue. A unit from the No. 1 Fire Station reported to the scene and an officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Head Country all day Friday special All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $7.49, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Vehicle Vandalized — A woman from the 800 block of North Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:59 a.m. Wednesday that her vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fried Turkey, one day only! Friday the 22nd, call today to order. Snyder’s Grocery 762-4686. adv. Disturbance — A motorist reported to the Communications Center at 11:17 a.m. Wednesday that a group of juveniles were throwing snowballs at cars at North Oak Street and West Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned and the juveniles were moved from the area. Sled Stolen — A person from the 700 block of North Lake Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:43 a.m. Wednesday that a sled had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Hit and Run — A woman from the 400 block of South Franklin Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:16 p.m. Wednesday that juveniles in a pickup had ran into her vehicle at Marland Drive and West South Avenue and left the scene. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. $1.00 Off outfits with any beanie kid purchase. Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. 765-3094. adv. Threats — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:32 p.m. Wednesday that her son had been threatened. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Now Serving shrimp tostadas. Served with a red corn tortilla shell, pico de gallo, and monterrey jack cheese, $3.25/each. Enriques. adv. Welfare Check — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:42 p.m. Wednesday that youngsters were sliding down the sides of the overpass at North First Street and Highland Avenue. An officer was assigned and the youngsters were moved from the area. Holiday Meat trays, order today, Snyder’s Grocery. 762-4686. adv. Cellular Phone Missing — A man from the 1900 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:12 p.m. Wednesday that his cellular phone had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. M&M Family Flowers. For all your holiday floral needs. 765-3335. adv. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Cleveland Avenue and North Lake Street at 12:54 a.m. Thursday that two juvenile girls were being held for curfew violations. They were released to a parent on a promise to appear. Items Missing — A woman from the 200 block of North Lake Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:42 p.m. Wednesday that a yard ornament had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a petit larceny report was taken. Marry Me! 30% off-Friday, 2-6 and Saturday 10-5. Sale includes only Dresses for church or office, etc., Jacket Dresses, and Silk Crew Pant Suits. Great Christmas Gift. Pioneer Shopping Center. adv. Disturbance — A man from the 1100 block of North Ash Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday that youngsters were throwing ice at vehicles and his had been scratched. Two officers were assigned and the juveniles were moved from the area. Try The taquito from a A La Carte menu served with a special taco and pico de gallo, $3.25. Enriques. adv. Receives Treatment — An employee at the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday that a woman was being treated for a head injury from a reported domestic problem. Three officers were assigned and a report was taken. Santa For hire. 762-7825 adv. Leave Without Paying — An employee at El Chico’s Restaurant, 900 East Prospect Avenue, requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department at 7:12 p.m. Wednesday stating that subjects had left without paying. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle. Instal- led, $2,395. 765-2633. adv. Vehicle Fire — The Communications Center received a call at 8:53 p.m. Wednesday from a man at the intersection of Glasgow Road and Lechtenburg that a vehicle was on fire. McCord Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene with two units and handled the situation. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday spe- cial from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a report at 12:51 a.m. Thursday that a subject was stuck in a ditch in the 3500 block of North Union Street. Two officers were assigned and the vehicle was towed from the scene. A 19-year-old man was held for public intoxication and minor in possession. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Subject Held — Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded to a call at 4:30 a.m. Thursday in the 200 block of North Seventh Street and took into custody a man for domestic assault and battery and assault with a deadly weapon. Prize Drawing everyday ‘til Christmas! $100 drawing December 20th. Register daily at Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at Triple T, 201 West Hartford Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:21 a.m. Thursday that a subject had left without paying for $8.45 worth of gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. OU & OSU pewter frames, Pistol Pete dolls & more! Now at Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Cultural Affairs Meeting — A regular meeting of the Cultural Affairs Commission set for 8:30 a.m. Dec. 20 has been canceled. Change of Time — The regularly scheduled meeting of the Ponca City Board of Commissioners, Utility Authority and Development Authority on Dec. 27 will be at 2 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. GARDENINGDiggin’ in the Dirtby Kathy Zehr Brrrrrrr! I hope all readers are cozy and warm and enjoying the planning of beautiful 2001 gardens. A few winter care reminders are listed in today’s column and then on to some ideas about planning what colors to use for your flowerbeds in 2001. Winter Care Important It’s hard to imagine, but all deciduous (lose their leaves) and herbaceous (die to the ground in the winter and re-emerge from underground roots and crowns in spring) perennials, shrubs and trees benefit from a winter rest. They spend the winter using all their energy to build healthier root systems. Looking out the window at bare limbs in our yard I thought I’d add just a note of interest — for the curious — about the way perennials survive through the winter, and how we can help. We don’t see it, but in the shorter days of fall deciduous plants prepare themselves for winter by replacing moisture in their branches with concentrated sugars, which act as a natural antifreeze. Leaves do not lose their moisture like branches, so when we have our first freeze, that moisture freezes, rupturing the cells, and the leaf dies. Occasionally, hardy plants are damaged when temperatures dip rapidly and plants have not had enough time to lose cell moisture. In spite of Mother Nature’s help we have such diversified winters in northern Oklahoma we must watch for special needs. Top priority is making certain the growing roots have enough moisture to stay healthy. If we have plenty of moist snow (at least once a month) we can usually relax and let Mother Nature do the work. If we have a dry fall it is good to give everything a generous drink before the first freezes come. If you didn’t get it done this fall, watch for a warm spell during winter. Its never too late to water, but we need to watch the weather forecasts and make certain to give the water a day or two to be absorbed into the soil before the next freeze. Even when we get plenty of snow or other moisture some of us continue to lose beautiful perennials and expensive herbaceous plants during a hard winter. Losses are most often located around the foundation of our homes. We usually blame the freezes but that is usually not the reason! Taking a careful look at those areas where plants are most prone to die, we find most losses occur back under the eaves of our homes. Frequently, not enough moisture accumulates from melting snow or roof runoff to adequately water the growing roots through the winter. On the other hand, too much moisture from roof runoff can keep the soil and mulch constantly wet and cause crown rot. Test the soil for moisture in these areas at least once a month. Use a broom to remove heavy wet snow from evergreens to keep branches from breaking. However, do not attempt to remove heavy ice accumulations from any plant since frozen branches splinter and break easily. If you did not wrap the trunks of young smooth-skinned trees (fruit, Japanese maples and others) watch for ragged cracks or splitting in the trunks along the south or west sides. If so, the tender trees need a wrap to prevent sun scald (yep - in winter yet!). In Oklahoma where temperatures fluctuate from freezing to 50 degrees in a day, trunks may be warmed by the sun up to 18 degrees above air temperature. When the sun goes down, the trunk suddenly freezes, splitting wood and tearing bark. Planning Color for 2001 Back to dreaming about our colorful 2001 flowerbeds! I’ve already begun to receive new seed catalogs and have a hard time setting them aside to concentrate on the ga-zillion Christmas chores right now. For those of you who have time let’s talk about planning color in the 2001 yard. Flower colors bring unexpected surprises, including the mood they create in the yard. Reds, oranges and yellows are cheerful and bright, Greens, blues and purples create a serene mood. Last week we talked about pulling the whole-yard look together with a repetitious color scheme. For instance if your main choice is red, plan at least two to four or more areas (depending on yard size) where this main color can catch the eye and unify the design. Remember a large planting of one color can overwhelm a design, so repeat the color at intervals, rather than making a large clump. Take into consideration the color of the perennials you already have established, and when and how they bloom. Add your new plans for spring bloomers, hardy summer plants and fall colors, taking careful note of the height and bloom length of each variety. SPORTSLady Bucs Pop OxfordTONKAWA — Keyonna Hornbuckle poured in 25 points as the Tonkawa Lady Bucs defeated Oxford, Kan. 58-40 on Tuesday. Tonkawa put Oxford away in the first quarter with an 18-2 lead, then held on for next three periods. The rest of the game was fairly even. Oxford out-scored the Lady Bucs 13-7 in the second. Tonkawa returned to the court after some halftime adjustments and won the third quarter 19-15 and 14-10 in the fourth quarter. In addition to her 25 points, Hornbuckle accounted for six rebounds, four steals and five assists. Mandi Wiseman scored 21 points for Oxford.
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