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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, December 24, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALCommunity Generosity Evident At Salvation Army Distribution Community Generosity Evident At Salvation Army DistributionBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer Months of preparation, weeks of ringing the bells and seeking donations, days and days of paper angels dangling from the “Angel Trees” waiting to be picked on behalf of a toyless child — it all came together Wednesday during the annual Salvation Army Distribution. More than 25 volunteers were present to help as members of 285 local families lined up to receive boxes of holiday hams and toys for their children. Some mothers cried as they received the gifts bound for their children. As a volunteer loaded a new shiny bike into one woman’s trunk she cried. “We got a bike for my son’s birthday and then it was stolen. All he wanted for Christmas was another one but I told him we just couldn’t afford it,” she explained as she apologized for crying. “I was expecting to pick up just a small toy. I never expected a new bike for him. I’m just shocked — and so grateful.” One by one they came and one by one the smiles appeared, on the faces of those receiving, on the faces of those distributing. “I love this. This is my Christmas,” volunteer Ed Tittle said. “This is far better than getting gifts. Helping others feel good and knowing that some kids will be now smiling on Christmas — it’s a neat feeling.” And there were volunteers of all sizes and age, old volunteers and youngsters volunteering and there were even military volunteers. “I have those that have joined the Army Reserve and are waiting for their basic training come and volunteer,” says Sgt. 1st Class Julius Johnson. “It is a good thing to do, it feels good, it is what Christmas is all about and besides it is a good way for soldiers to start helping other people.” The community graciously answered the call of the less fortunate this year as children’s Christmas lists were filled. There were toys, dolls, 60 new bikes, a $400 guitar and computer games all donated in an effort to make some of the 645 Christmas wishes come true. “It is amazing what people in this town do for others,” says Salvation Army Advisory Board Chairman Gerald Nield. “A lot of eyes will be lighted when they see these bikes and toys.” After years of being involved with the Salvation Army, Corps Officer Lee Ann Craddock agreed. “I have never in my life seen a community give like this,” she said. “For a town this size to give away 60 bikes is a sign of their generosity.” Parts of Oklahoma Remain IcyBy KELLY KURT Associated Press Writer Christmas Eve travelers will have to endure icy roads and freezing drizzle if their travel plans take them through southern and central Oklahoma. A winter weather advisory is in effect across much of the state today as a fierce winter storm pushes temperatures into the teens and single digits and leaves up to a half-inch of ice on area roadways. Freezing rain made holiday travel dangerous on Wednesday, with glazed roads being blamed for at least one death. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Albert Calvin Moad, 29, of Guthrie, was killed when the tractor-trailer truck he was driving careened out of control on an icy section of Interstate 35, struck a ditch and overturned in Carter County. ‘‘It was slick, very slick,’’ said Carter County Deputy Steve Maxwell, who was out about 7 a.m. working another accident on U.S. 70 where drizzle froze as it fell. Traffic stacked up for miles along the icy stretch of I-35 from Gainesville, Texas, into Oklahoma. State troopers went vehicle to vehicle, trying to persuade drivers to turn around and head back north. I-35 was closed to traffic in Oklahoma twice Wednesday. The interstate was reported slick and extremely dangerous from Pauls Valley, about 40 miles south of Oklahoma City, to Austin, Texas, said Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lt. Pat Collins. ‘‘We’re discouraging all traffic southbound from the Pauls Valley area,’’ Collins said. ‘‘We’ll see what happens tomorrow.’’ The forecast for Christmas Day is partly cloudy and warmer, with highs in the 40s, the National Weather Service said. The state Transportation Department had 40 trucks out in McCurtain, Bryan and Atoka counties trying to make the roads less hazardous. But a spokeswoman expressed concern for travelers headed farther south. ‘‘All indications are they might risk getting caught in Texas,’’ Terry Angier said. At least six people died Wednesday on ice-covered roads in Texas. Nearly NewsChristmas is a wonderful time of year, but sometimes it becomes a little complicated — not only in everyday life, but also in the News business. Today’s Christmas Greetings section was done several days ahead of time. A typical Thursday edition of The News has two sections, so the Christmas Greetings was labeled as Section C. When it was time to produce today’s paper, there was no need for a Section B. Sooooo … We have Section A and Section C. You are not missing a Section C. Have a very Merry Christmas. DEATHSJudson Lee Ellenwood Judson Lee EllenwoodWESTPORT, N.Y. — Judson Lee “Jud” Ellenwood, former Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown, N.Y. He was 78. A memorial service was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at the Westport Federated Church with the Rev. Dr. Evelyn P. Meredith, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Black River Cemetery in Westport, N.Y. Arrangements were under the direction of the Hamilton Funeral Home in Westport. Judson Lee “Jud” Ellenwood was born Jan. 21, 1920, in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of James and Elinore (Remer) Ellenwood. He attended grade school and high school in Brooklyn, N.Y., and attended Springfield College. He married Martha Schaluck of Springfield, Mass., on Oct. 24, 1942. After spending three years with the U.S. Air Force during World War II, from June of 1942 through September of 1945, Ellenwood obtained a master’s degree from Columbia University in recreation. He was then employed by the YMCA in Rome, N.Y., Glens Falls, N.Y., and the Dallas Downtown Branch YMCA before accepting the position of executive director with the newly-formed YMCA in Ponca City, a position he held for 16 years before moving to Westport, N.Y. While in Ponca City, he also was a member and president of Kiwanis Club, an elder with the First Presbyterian Church, helped develop and direct the Youth and Government program in Oklahoma, was active in numerous civic organizations, and worked with youth in many capacities. After moving to Westport, N.Y., he was active in many organizations including director of the Crary Education Fund in Elizabethtown, N.Y., president of the Westport Cemetery Association, a member of the Camp Dudley Association, Westport Federated Church, and the Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed fishing, Lake Champlain, and his family. He is survived by two sons, Stephen Ellenwood of Ponca City, and Lee Ellenwood of West Hartford, N.Y.; one daughter, Cathy Blackburn of New York City, N.Y.; two sisters, Ann Glegg or Tucson, Ariz., and Ruth Farnsworth of Westport, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, on Jan. 9, 1984, and his parents. Linda Marie ScharpfBLACKWELL — Linda Marie Scharpf, resident of Blackwell, died late Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital. She was 66. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, at the Mills Funeral Home Chapel in McAlester with the Rev. Rick Stout, Northgate Baptist Church of McAlester, officiating. Burial will be in the Buggtussle Cemetery in McAlester. Visitation in Blackwell will be Thursday until 5 p.m. Local arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Linda Marie Scharpf was born on Oct. 31, 1932, in Shady Grove, the daughter or Laman and Elsie (Lishbrook) Pope. She grew up at the Sequoyah Indian Boarding School in Tahlequah. She attended school there, graduating in 1950. She then continued her education by attending nursing school. She married Martin John Scharpf in 1955 in Wisconsin, and they settled in the various communities where the U.S. Air Force stationed them. Following his retirement from the military in 1970, the family moved to McAlester. In 1979, they moved to Blackwell to make their home. While in Blackwell, she worked at the Blackwell Nursing Home and later in private health care practice. Her husband preceded her in death in 1997. She attended the First Christian Church in Lamont. Scharpf is survived by three daughters, Ruth Sullivan of Lamont, Cindy Gibson of Shawnee, and Becky Hill of Houston, Texas; two sons, John Scharpf of Santee, Calif., and Raymond Scharpf of Blackwell; two brothers, Laman Pope of Phoenix, Ariz., and Raymond Pope of Ardmore; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Martin Fredrick Scharpf; and two brothers, Chester and Gilbert Pope. Clifford Loyd NuttBLACKWELL — Clifford Loyd Nutt, resident of Blackwell, died early Wednesday morning, Dec. 23, 1998, at his home. He was 71. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Blackwell with the Rev. Richard Hood, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Nardin under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Clifford Loyd Nutt was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Ozark, Ark., the son of Robert Loyd and Dennie Ophelia (Beck) Nutt. He moved as a young boy to Canton and later to Deer Creek where he grew up and attended Deer Creek public schools. He entered the U.S. Army in 1945, serving during World War II. Following his discharge in 1947, he returned to Deer Creek and was employed by Consolidated Gas, which later became Arkla Gas Company. He married Mary Louise Jamieson on Dec. 23, 1949, in Deer Creek. The family later moved to Blackwell to make their home. Clifford retired from Arkla Gas as a foreman in 1989 after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and held membership in the Blackwell American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and his cats and birds. He is survived by his wife of the home; one son, Rick Nutt of Blackwell; one daughter, Lesa Lynn Nutt of Blackwell; and two grandchildren. Casket bearers will be Alvin McChristian, Randy Matthews, Terry Stone, Max Webb, Harvey Paige and Steve Webb. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to First Free Will Baptist Church, 209 North Sixth, Blackwell. Okla. 74631. Services PendingLorna PattonTONKAWA — Lorna Patton died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, in Park Hill. She was 96. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home. Eva M. BuffaloheadEva M. Buffalohead, Ponca City resident, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 24, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 74. Survivors include two daughters, Elinor Osoria and Donna Grace, both of Ponca City. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSBurglary — A man in the 2200 block of Garden Street advised police of a burglary to his vehicle at 7 a.m. Wednesday. $0.07 Minute long distance, 24 hours/day, nation wide. 762-3245. adv. Stolen Purse — At 9:17 a.m. Wednesday a woman in the 3000 block of El Camino Street called police to inform them of a purse stolen from her vehicle. Head Country all day Friday special All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $6.95, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Vehicle Burglary — A vehicle burglary in the 2500 block of Olivewood was reported at 9:27 a.m. Wednesday. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Thursday special from 4-? 1/2 BBQ chicken with 2 vegetables. $4.25. 215 South 14th. 765-7979. adv. Vehicle Burglary — At 11:22 a.m. Wednesday a man in the 2100 block of Joe Street reported a burglary to his vehicle Total Close-Out. Prices re- duced near cost. Graham Photo. 201 No. First. adv. Arrest — Police arrested a 17-year-old boy at 12:46 p.m. Wednesday for theft of an auto. Being Relocated, or in town for a short time. We have homes available by the month or longer. All homes are full furnished with appliances, furniture, linens, pots and pans. Inclusive of cable, local phone, and utilities. Please call 580-762-7980 or 580-718-0681. adv. Vehicle Burglary — At 1:05 p.m. Wednesday a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of North Ash Street. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wed- nesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6- 8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Accident — A woman in the 2900 block of North Union Street informed police at 2:01 p.m. Wednesday that her vehicle had been “bumped” while parked in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street. Accident — At 6:26 p.m. Wednesday police were informed of a pedestrian/vehicle accident in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stereo Stolen — A woman called police at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday to report that the stereo from her vehicle was stolen while it was parked in the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street. 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. Arrest — Police arrested a 45-year-old man at 8:01 p.m. Wednesday from the 400 block of South Pine Street for assault with a deadly weapon. Carpet Need Cleaning? Con- fused about who or what to use? Call Floorcraft 762-8381, let us help you make the right choice. Call Mr. Clean at Floorcraft. adv. Stolen Checkbook — At 2:28 p.m. Wednesday a woman in the 400 block of East Grand Avenue reported that her checkbook had been stolen from the 2600 block of North Fourteenth Street. Cross Oil Company will be closed December 25, 26, 27, and January 1, 2, and 3. So our em- ployees can spend time with their families. adv. Arrest — A 28-year-old man was arrested at 9:08 p.m. Wednesday from South Twelfth Street and East Otoe Avenue for no driver’s license. Accident — At 2:29 p.m. Wednesday an accident at Fairview Avenue and East Hartford Avenue was reported to police. Graffiti — At 3:03 p.m. Wednesday police received a report of “gang graffiti” on the wood shop building of the high school. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stolen Stereo — A resident in the 3500 block of Springwood called police at 3:29 p.m. Wednesday to report the theft of a stereo from a vehicle. Stolen Bike — At 4:41 p.m. Wednesday a resident in the 400 block of South Washington notified police of a stolen bike. Arrest — Police arrested an 18-year-old man at 5:12 p.m. Wednesday from the 500 block of South Seventh Street on a city warrant for failure to obey. Arrests — Police arrested a 21-year-old man at 2:01 a.m. Thursday from the 3100 block of El Camino Street for driving under the influence and a 19-year-old man for public intoxication. GARDENINGNew Hybrid Rose for Weight Watchers New Hybrid Rose for Weight WatchersPITTSBURGH, Pa. — Making its worldwide debut on New Year’s Day before more than 400 million viewers, the “Weight Watchers Success” rose will ride down Orange Grove Boulevard as the featured flower of the 1999 Weight Watchers Rose Parade float. This wholly original, internationally registered hybrid tea rose has a cream-to-yeIlow-centered bloom surrounded by a circle of Weight Watchers-pink petals. The unique color and sweet-spicy fragrance of the Weight Watchers Success rose were developed as a reminder of the personal victories that thousands of women have experienced with the Weight Watchers 1-2-3 Success plan. The Weight Watchers 1999 Rose Parade float, entitled “Celebrating Women’s Success,” features the Weight Watchers Success rose and depicts an every-woman icon displaying a “charms of accomplishment” bracelet. The charms — ranging from a baby bottle to the space shuttle — symbolize women’s contributions to the past century. The float will be pulled by the Heinz Hitch Percheron horses, a symbol of Weight Watchers parent, H.J. Heinz Company. Each horse’s mane will be braided with the Weight Watchers Success rose. “Celebrating Women’s Success” will be the 57th entry of the 110th annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. The extravaganza is broadcast domestically on the ABC, CBS and NBC networks, and seen internationally in more than 90 countries. Before its public unveiling on Jan. 1, the Weight Watchers Success rose will comprise centerpieces at a New Year’s Eve Party in Pasadena, Calif. Weight Watchers U.S. spokesperson, Sarah, Duchess of York, will attend the celebration along with an exclusive group of Weight Watchers sweepstakes winners. Petal Pushers The Weight Watchers Success rose will be registered with the American Rose Society and in the International Registry of American Roses. The Weight Watchers Success rose is bred and grown by Jackson & Perkins, the world’s foremost producer and marketer of roses. “Success”-driven gardeners can order the limited-supply Weight Watchers Success rose by calling 1-800-292-4769. The Weight Watchers Success rose is a garden rose variety that can be delivered bareroot, ready-to-plant and guaranteed to grow by Jackson & Perkins. The cost is $19.95 plus shipping and handling. Weight Watchers Success Rose Color: Pink with cream-to- yellow base Height: 4’ x 3’ Bud Form: Pointed ovoid, 1 3/4” with a spiral opening habit Bloom Color: Cream-to-light yellow, edged with Weight Watchers pink Bloom Size: 5” Petal Count: 30 Stem Length: 14”-18” Thorniness: Moderate Foliage: Dark green and glossy Growth Habit: Upright and well-branched Fragrance: Sweet, spicy scent Since its inception 35 years ago, Weight Watchers has taught more than 25 million members how to lose weight. Currently, approximately 1 million members attend one of 29,000 weekly Weight Watchers meetings in 28 countries worldwide. The majority of these are in North America, with approximately 600,000 people attending more than 19,000 meetings weekly. Poinsettia Not PoisonousOKLAHOMA CITY — The holiday season at the Oklahoma Poison Control Center often brings frantic calls from parents certain their child is in peril after nibbling on a holiday plant. While eating poinsettia leaves seldom poses a health problem, ingesting holly berries or mistletoe can make children sick, said Lauri Gormley, center pharmacist and certified poison specialist. All plant represent a choking hazard, and it is best to keep them out of the reach of small children. “Most people have heard that poinsettias can be very poisonous when eaten,” Gormley said. “ People often call us frantic and crying after their child has eaten a poinsettia leaf. Eating a number of leaves might cause a stomach upset, but usually kids are just fine.” The myth that poinsettias are poisonous dates back to 1918, when it was reported that a child in Hawaii died after eating a poinsettia leaf. Studies show, however, that eating even large quantities of poinsettia leaves usually causes only minor problems, Gormley pointed out. “However, the holly berry and all parts of the mistletoe are poisonous,” Gormley cautioned. Ingestion can cause minor symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhea, which can be dangerous for a small child. The mistletoe also can cause more serious symptoms, including heart and blood pressure problems. Death is rare from either of these plants but has been reported after children ate large quantities of holly berries or drank teas made with mistletoe. “The most common plants we get calls about during the holidays are poinsettia, holly, and mistletoe,” Gormley said. “Occasionally, however, we receive calls about other types of holiday plants, some of which are very dangerous.” Toxic holiday plants include Christmas rose, crown-of-thorns, Jerusalem cherry, Star of Bethlehem, and yew. “Call the center if you have questions or need more information about the toxicity of plants,” Gormley said. “We’re here to help.” A program of the Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma and University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, the Oklahoma Poison Control Center is a statewide service that provides information on poisons to the public and health care professionals. The center is open 24 hours, seven days a week. For assistance, call (405) 271-5454 in the Oklahoma City area, 1-800-POISON-1 or 1-800-764-7661 statewide, and (405) 271-1122 TDD for the deaf or hearing impaired. SPORTSµ No Local Sports.
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