LOCAL

Dunham Feels Conoco Must Realign
Lawmakers Have $175 Million Less
Nearly News
Executions Become Common in State
Rare Feat By Gov. Keating
Public Transportation Gets City Commission Backing
District Court
No Trash Pickup

Dunham Feels Conoco Must Realign

Archie Dunham, Conoco President and CEO, has announced improvement plans for capital spending for the future, which apparently will affect Conoco operations and employees worldwide.

Dunham apparently informed Conoco employees of the company plans by E-mail this morning. The News was unable to reach any executives at the Conoco complex for a comment on how this would affect the Ponca City operation.

However, Carlton Adams, Conoco Public Relations Conoco, Houston said that specific information about specific locations had not yet been made available. He did comment that Dunham had indicated that upstream operations would be affected the most. Conoco currently has about 16,000 regular employees and more than 27,000 full-time equivalent contractors worldwide.

The E-mail from Dunham to all employees reads. “Recently, I communicated with you about the difficult business environment the company is facing. With crude oil and product prices at their lowest level in 20 years (adjusted for inflation), and refining and marketing margins also under pressure, it’s imperative that we continue to improve Conoco’s competitive position.

“In 1999, we will take steps to further improve performance and reduce capital spending. While these steps are especially important now, in the low-price environment, I want to emphasize that these measures aren’t strictly a response to low oil prices. They’re part of an ongoing effort to improve performance and build shareholder value — justifying the trust investors have placed in us.

Improvement Plans for Efficiency

“Our improvement plans will be worldwide and primarily focused in our Upstream organization. The majority of our actions should be implemented in the first half of 1999, enabling Conoco to operate more efficiently, take advantage of synergies created by upgrading the asset portfolio, and reduce costs by approximately $60 million per year.

“Costs will be reduced by combining some functions in the United States and by more broadly sharing services and more effectively deploying our employees worldwide. When possible, contractor and part-time employee positions will be eliminated first, plus normal attrition will be utilized to minimize the impact on Conoco employees. Regrettably, the actions will result in the reduction of approximately 975 positions. Employees leaving Conoco will be provided the normal severance benefits as determined by country or location.

“The company will take a $50 million ($.08 per share) after-tax charge against 1998 fourth quarter earnings to reflect the anticipated costs of implementing these measures, which made it necessary to communicate our plans before year-end 1998.

“Rob (McKee), Gary (Edwards) and I know that you will have questions about how these actions will affect individuals and organizations throughout Conoco. Rob and Gary will communicate more about the specifics of these plans in the coming weeks.

1999 Capital Budget Reduced

“Conoco is reducing its 1999 capital budget by about $500 million (21 percent) from 1998 levels, to about $1.8 billion. This is possible because of the successes in 1998, in which we brought onstream several major, long-lived projects — including the Britannia natural gas field development in the U.K. North Sea, the Petrozuata joint-venture oil field in Venezuela, the new refinery at Melaka, Malaysia, and the further development of our Lobo natural gas assets in South Texas. 1999 will be the year in which we begin to see the benefits from these outstanding projects.

“About $1.3 billion of the company’s 1999 capital budget will be for worldwide exploration, production and natural gas activities, $500 million less than in 1998. The strong Upstream capital budget will enable us to complete major legacy projects currently under way and implement our aggressive growth plans. As we build on our 1998 exploration program — the most successful in 15 years in terms of commercial discoveries — we will focus the 1999 exploration budget on our global deepwater acreage portfolio, utilizing our two state-of-the-art, ultra-deepwater drillships.

Refining, marketing and transportation expenditures will be approximately $500 million in 1999, about the same as in 1998.

A Look Ahead

“As we begin the new year, I want to share with you some thoughts about the future:

“This is a challenging time for Conoco and the petroleum industry. The dramatic decline in oil prices has made the business environment extremely difficult. We expect low prices to continue throughout 1999, due to the slowdown in the global economy, which has weakened worldwide demand for energy.

“We’ve also seen our industry become more competitive. The major mergers and joint ventures announced this year alone have set the bar higher for all of us.

“Conoco must become even more competitive, and we’re doing that, We’re continuously upgrading the portfolio, shifting assets and finding new and better ways to operate with less capital. These efforts are ongoing, and they’re essential to growth. Each dollar we save in operations is another dollar that can be invested in growth.

“We also must make good choices on projects and opportunities, That means using capital wisely and ensuring that we have employees with the right skills working on projects that will create significant shareholder value. We must do a better job of identifying superior opportunities and then focusing our best people to capture the opportunities ahead of the competition.

“The plans we will implement in 1999 will help us achieve these objectives and weather the difficult market conditions we’re now facing.”

“While these actions are strategically correct, change is never easy — especially when it affects jobs. We are committed to implementing these actions quickly, treating people fairly, and communicating openly and honestly. But we recognize that it will be a time of anxiety for all of us. So, I’m asking each of you to give special attention to safety and stay focused on our business objectives, Now, more than ever, we need your skills, flexibility, intellect, understanding and support in meeting the challenges ahead.”

In a separate news release, Dunham said, “At current price levels, the planned 1999 capital budget would support a production growth rate for the year in excess of 6 percent, when compared with 1998, and would not affect the company’s projected longer-term production profile.” Dunham said more details will be announced in early 1999.

Lawmakers Have $175 Million Less

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The state revenue picture may look bleak to some, but Gov. Frank Keating sees a dip in ‘‘new money’’ as an opportunity to change.

On Monday, the state Equalization Board certified a revenue estimate that amounts to a $175 million decline in new money when compared with last year’s figures.

A legislative budget leader expressed alarm over the money situation, but Keating, chairman of the Equalization Board, said it was ‘‘an opportunity to change the way we do business.’’

Keating said he would push ahead with a tax-cut agenda, making up the difference by cutting budgets in some areas and perhaps privatizing some functions of state government.

He also called again for implementing a right-to-work law and further workers’ compensation law reform.

The governor said he would focus on business tax cuts that will help the economy and promised tax relief for the beleaguered oil industry.

Last December, the seven-member board certified an extra $160.9 million in new money for the Legislature to spend. On Monday, the first of two estimates by the board showed lawmakers won’t have any new money this year, and in fact will have a total of $14.2 million less to appropriate for the coming fiscal year than they had last session.

Tom Daxon, director of the Office of State Finance, said the total difference in ‘‘new money’’ would be $175 million, a figure arrived at by adding together last year’s increase that won’t be possible this year and the $14.2 million decrease in actual revenue certified.

The total appropriations authority that was certified by the board again tops $4 billion.

The panel will meet again in February to update its estimate and the figures could change, up or down.

The state economy is still growing, with sales and income taxes up, but a 34.4 percent decline in gross production taxes on oil and gas is having its impact on current and projected state revenues, officials said.

The drain on the state General Fund is being exacerbated by a new law that changes how gross production taxes are allocated.

In the past, the state’s Teacher Retirement Fund was mainly funded through earmarked gross production taxes on natural gas. Under the new law, those monies go to the General Fund and a percentage of that fund is set aside for teacher pensions.

Under the allocation formula, teachers’ retirement will get $135 million next year, although only $112 million is expected to be available from gas tax collections.

Sen. Kelly Haney, D-Seminole, Senate appropriations chairman, said 1999 is ‘‘shaping up to be a very tough year’’ from a revenue standpoint.

‘‘We knew we were going to be facing a tight budget year because of depressed oil prices, but the fact that we’re actually facing a revenue shortfall certainly increases the pressure on budget writers,’’ he said.

He listed more than $100 million in financial commitments, including pay raises for teachers, state workers and law enforcement officers; increases in health benefits for school personnel; a $30 million commitment for road-building and $19 million for prisons and a juvenile offender facility.

Officials said Monday’s estimate by the board takes into account revenue losses caused by tax cuts enacted by the 1998 Legislature.

Haney said reductions in state income and estate taxes and expansion of the sales tax rebate program will eat up an estimated $73.8 million next year.

Nearly News

For those planning to attend the Inaugural Celebration on Jan. 9 at the Marland Mansion for Gov. and Mrs. Frank Keating, Carl Renfro, chairman, says not to wait until the last minute to make a reservation. Although the event is much like the Gala, reservations are only available by calling (580) 762-5651 because the reservations have to be faxed to the Governor’s office and then the tickets are returned to Ponca City. So make your reservations now instead of waiting until the last minute. Cost of the event is $35 per person.

On a fashion note those ladies planning to wear that special holiday outfit to the Chamber banquet usually held in January or February — it looks like this event will be as late as March due to the guest speaker’s schedule. So another good place to show off the outfit is at the Inaugural Celebration, which is black tie optional.

Executions Become Common in State

By PATTI PFEIFFER

News Staff Writer

Two within a week, four scheduled within two months — executions are a becoming a common occurrence at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. And while the number may be small by some standards it’s an unusually large number for the State of Oklahoma. And with 30 cases nearing the end of their appeals process it may be the beginning of a trend that will continue into the next year.

“Relatively speaking we may be seeing executions comparable to those in Texas — there may not be as many, and as often, but with the population disparity they will be happening at the same rate,” says Attorney General Drew Edmondson.

There are several reasons, Edmondson says, for the wave of executions currently under way in McAlester. First and foremost for Edmondson is the reform in the laws relating to the death sentence appellate process.

Edmondson himself was instrumental in obtaining the changes which streamlines the appellate process, and in turn shortens the length of time a death row inmate awaits execution.

“Before the 1995-96 reform the idea was that an execution date would not matter because it would be stayed. You didn’t know when it would happen, and frankly the odds were it wouldn’t happen. It was a real burden on our judicial system,” Edmondson said. “Since then there has not been a single execution delayed by last minute extraordinary means. Stays are no longer happening.”

The reforms occurred both on the state and federal level and were a direct result of the Oklahoma City bombing.

“The state reform was proposed by Drew Edmondson, passed by the legislature and signed by the governor,” explains Director of Public Information Gerald Adams. “The Federal reform was part of the anti-terrorist statute and was passed by Congress following the Oklahoma City bombing.”

The reforms have come as a welcome relief to many including those in the attorney general’s office, the prison system, the victims' families, and the convicts themselves.

“We have actually had death row inmates argue that the length of the appeals process itself is cruel and unusual punishment,” Edmondson says. “And speaking on a non-legal basis, I tend to agree with them.”

Prior to the changes in the laws, 12 years was the average length of time it would take for a death row inmate to exhaust all appeals available to them. Now, Edmondson says, that time frame will be cut in a half.

And according to the attorney general there are several reasons why that is so important.

“From a defendant’s standpoint, if they’re actually innocent we wouldn’t want an innocent person on death row for 10-12 years before the courts could turn them loose,” he says. “And, then in cases with technical or legal errors the defendants need to be retried then, that decision should be reached as soon as possible. Witnesses and evidence disappear and memories fade — it is terribly difficult to retry a case 10-12 years after the crime.

“But the number one reason is for the victims and their families. There is no real justice until the sentence is carried out.”

However the exact impact of the reform is still uncertain. “We saw immediately how many steps were bridged to get a resolution of the issues,” Edmondson says. “Hopefully the average time will be reduced to 6 years.”

One result of the reforms is the current trend of death row inmates waiving a portion of their appeals and opting for the inevitable.

“Before the Tuan Nyguen execution earlier this month, the last three defendants waived the balance of their appeals,” Edmondson says. “By waiving the appeals and asking for a date they themselves have some control over the remaining process.”

Although the time frame may change, the severity of the death penalty remains. And It is something the attorney general takes very serious.

“Short of war, the death penalty is the most serious thing a government can do -- deliberately take the life of an individual. It is not something I take lightly and it should be treated with the seriousness it deserves. There is a purpose for the vigilantes held outside the prison during an execution. And during an execution we too light candles here in our office for the families of the victims."

“Execution is important to the families of the victims and to those on death row, but most importantly to our society. Whether the death penalty operates as a good or ill, it is society’s response to violent crimes. Some societies in some countries deem the death penalty inappropriate but our federal system and a great majority in our nation and in this state support it and that being said we should never lose sight of the seriousness of the decision we as a society have made.”

Rare Feat By Gov. Keating

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Led by a rare back-to-back feat by Gov. Frank Keating, Republicans again dominated politics at the top in Oklahoma in 1998.

The re-election of Keating, U.S. Sen. Don Nickles and all six Republican U.S. House members was the top political story of the year.

Nickles won a fourth term without serious opposition and retained his No. 2 leadership spot in the Senate.

U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts was among the six Republican congressmen re-elected. Watts then nailed down the No. 4 leadership post in the House.

Keating became only the second Oklahoma chief executive to win successive terms.

He is definitely enjoying political prosperity and has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate.

Democrats in 1998 had to be content with winning most local races, re-electing their statewide office-holders, holding the line in state Senate contests and regaining the post of insurance commissioner as incumbent Republican John Crawford lost to Carroll Fisher of Tulsa. Crawford’s administration had been troubled by a federal investigation.

Republicans picked up four state House seats, but Democrats still have a 61-40 edge in the 101-member body.

Former Rep. Laura Boyd, D-Norman, became the first woman of either party to be nominated for governor. She conducted a whirlwind campaign, but her effort was hurt by a lack of financing.

Keating is hoping his second term does not develop into a repeat of the downturn in economic prosperity that marred the second four-year stint of Democratic Gov. George Nigh.

Keating and Nigh are the only Oklahoma chief executives to win back-to-back terms.

Nigh’s first term, like Keating’s, was highlighted by record road-building and tax cuts. But an economic collapse in late 1982 led to severe cuts in state budgets.

Nothing of that magnitude is in the picture in 1999, Keating says. ‘‘I can only take it one year at a time, but I don’t see a repeat because Oklahoma has diversified its economy over the last six to eight years and especially in the last four years.

‘‘But that doesn’t mean there won’t be some communities that will be in serious trouble. Those would be communities that are totally dependent on energy and agriculture. They are going to face a very, very tough sled.’’

It also appears that the governor and Legislature will have a tough time balancing the state budget in the coming months. A decline in oil prices contributed to a sharp drop in general revenues that are estimated to come in during the next fiscal year.

Other top political stories in 1998 included:

* Republican U.S. Rep. Wes Watkins’ on-again, off-again political career. Watkins eventually was re-elected over former state Rep. Walt Roberts after first announcing his planned retirement because of severe back problems. Roberts defeated the 3rd Congressional District’s 1996 Democratic nominee, Darryl Roberts, in the Democratic primary, despite controversy over Walt Roberts’ campaign loans.

* The re-election of Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin and her subsequent filing for divorce.

* A squabble that led to a lawsuit over pay raises for county officials under a new law allowing increases up to $20,000.

* A special session of the Oklahoma Legislature to delay the effective date of a controversial truth-in-sentencing bill.

* A productive regular session of the Legislature that included passage of $104 million in tax cuts and record education spending.

* Oklahoma’s settlement of a tobacco lawsuit that will, according to Attorney General Drew Edmondson, allow the state to collect an extra $2 billion over the next 25 years.

* The adoption of tough laws to regulate the hog and chicken industries. Oklahoma became the first state to extensively regulate poultry producers, leading to national recognition for the principal author of the bill, Sen. Paul Muegge, D-Tonkawa.

* Another legislative victory by optometrists in their almost perennial fight with ophthalmologists over eye care. This time optometrists won approval of a measure allowing them to perform laser surgery.

* Rogers University-Tulsa being transformed into an undergraduate branch of Oklahoma State University after lengthy negotiations among legislators, the governor and higher education factions.

Some prominent former legislators died during 1998, including former House Speaker Bill Willis of Tahlequah and former Sens. Ed Berrong of Weatherford and Lee Cate of Norman. Berrong and Cate were appropriations chairmen.

A former Oklahoma first lady, Janna Robbins, also died. She had been married to David Boren when Boren was governor.

Public Transportation Gets City Commission Backing

By PATTI PFEIFFER

News Staff Writer

With a $6,000 increase city commissioners approved a letter of intent to support the Pioneer Transit, Inc. with in-kind services in the amount of $39,713 for the budget year 2000.

Originally set in the amount of $33,800, Pioneer Chairman Art Mires was present at the meeting to explain to the commission that $39,713 was the amount originally requested.

The Mayor felt the need to explain the letter of intent.

“This is not out of pocket expenses but merely a transfer of value of the items listed, and merely a letter of intent and not a binding contract,” Mayor Tom Leonard said.

“Yes, but it does show good faith on our part,” replied Commissioner Lyn Boyer.

It was Commissioner Dick Stone who made the motion to approve the letter. “With all of the support for the public transit out there I move that the City join in that show of support and approve of this item,” Stone said.

With that, the motion was unanimously approved by a 3-0 vote — commissioners Kenneth Ray and Chris Hand were not in attendance at the meeting.

Among those items listed for in-kind services were maintenance and repair to two vehicles, utilities, rent and fuel.

Once it is up and running Pioneer Transportation will be a non-profit, public transit system that will be funded by federal funds and donations.

Without hesitation Commissioner Stone moved for approval of a resolution calling for the annual city election to fill two city commission positions, one being his own position.

Both the positions -- the other currently filled by Boyer -- will be up for election April 6, 1999. Filing for the two positions will begin Feb. 1 and continue through Feb. 3.

The purchase of an administrative vehicle in the amount of $14,985 was approved as was a proposal from Perry Schauvliege Association for architectural services for roof replacements/repairs for various city buildings at an estimated cost of $16,940.

A resolution authorizing application to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for funds to construct road improvements for the Thorn Apple Valley Drive and Sykes Boulevard connection at the Airport Industrial Park was also approved.

All the remaining items were contained on the consent agenda and were passed by the commission. Those items included:

• A $150,824 change order and the final payment to Cowboy Concrete and Construction, Inc. for the street portion of the Hartford Avenue Improvement Project Phase II which reflected a $6,000 penalty for an overrun on the contract time.

• Approval of Septic Tank Haulers Use of City Sanitary Sewer.

• A change order to Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Phase II Improvements Project in the total add-on amount of $45,670.

• Authorization of release of funds from 97C Revenue Bond proceeds for the establishment of a public street easement, in the amount of $1,100.

District Court

Newkirk

Marriage Licenses

David Blake Marshall, 36, and Paula Kay Betz, 38, both of Blackwell.

Ronald David DeVolder, 47, and Pamela Ann Lott, 46, both of Ponca City.

Civil Petitions

Jayhawk Acceptance Corporation vs. Belinda E. Battles, plaintiff seeking judgment for $2,694.

Ponca City

Divorces Sought

James M. Hamil Jr. vs. Cassandra A. Reid Hamil.

Gwendolyn Kay Wilson vs. James Robert Wilson.

Matthew D. Shultz vs. Michelle Shultz.

Horst Kannenwischer vs. Patricia A. Kannenwischer.

Civil Petitions

Ratliff Inc. vs. Bobby Lucas, doing business as CYLX Engineering and Construction; plaintiff seeking judgment for $4,609.84.

No Trash Pickup

The City of Ponca City will be observing New Year’s Day on Friday. All city offices will be closed. In addition there will be no refuge collection Friday, however normal collection will resume Monday.

The Recycling Drop-Off Center, 1001 West Prospect Avenue, as well as the City Landfill will be closed Friday but normal hours of operation will resume on Saturday.

DEATHS

Rose Helen Mann
Alfred Lewis Clonts
Lola V. White
Alice Fay Roebuck Gentry
Wyvon Haworth
Harold P. Gravatt
Charles L. Popplewell

Rose Helen Mann

WICHITA, Kan. — Rose Helen Mann, former Ponca City resident, died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, in Wichita, Kan. She was 73.

A rosary will be held at 8 p.m. today at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Wichita. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the same church. Arrangements are under the direction of Downing and Lahey Mortuary in Wichita.

Rose Helen (Smith) Mann was born May 20, 1925, in Ponca City, the daughter of Peter Joseph and Julia Marie (Pfeifer) Smith. She grew up in Ponca City.

She was married to Stanford Mann on Feb. 22, 1953. Mrs. Mann was a homemaker and had been employed as an accountant with a Ponca City gas company before she and her husband moved to Wichita.

Survivors include three sons, Patrick and Mark, both of Wichita, and Michael of Hutchinson, Kan.; one sister Mary Sanders of Ponca City; and a sister-in-law and other relatives in the Ponca City area.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Mann’s name to A Better Choice, 3007 East Central, Wichita, KS 67214.

Alfred Lewis Clonts

BLACKWELL — Alfred Lewis Clonts, longtime Blackwell resident, died Sunday morning, Dec. 27, 1998, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 85.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. John Newland, House of Prayer church, officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Oakdale Cemetery in Paden.

Alfred Lewis Clonts was born April 15, 1913, in Milfay to Albert Thomas and Janie (DeMoss) Clonts. He grew up in the Milfay-Stroud area.

On Nov. 26, 1938, he married Erma Irene Tucker and the couple made their home in Milfay, where they were engaged in farming. In 1950 they moved to Blackwell and Clonts began employment in the maintenance department at Blackwell Zinc Company. He retired in 1974 and continued to reside in Blackwell. Clonts was a member of the House of Prayer Church in Blackwell.

Survivors include two daughters, Nelda Lou Margerum of Corpus Christi, Texas and Velma Contreras of Merced, Calif.; four sons, Lewis, Melvin Leon and Terry Allen Clonts, all of Blackwell and Dairel Gene of Anderson, Mo.; two sisters, Ruby Davis and Opal Mae Clonts, both of Ponca City; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 3, 1998; his parents; one sister, Pearl Danner; two brothers, Hubert and Walter Clonts; and one great-grandchild.

Casket bearers will be Noel Clonts Jr., James Clonts, Timothy Clonts, Neal Clonts, Christopher Clonts and Larry Margerum Jr. Honorary bearers will be Brent Young, Perry Avra, Don Rutter and Darrell Rutter.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Clonts’ name to a charity of choice.

Lola V. White

Lola V. White, longtime Ponca City resident, died Sunday morning, Dec. 27, 1998, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 84.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 2408 East Hartford. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Lola V. White was born Oct. 15, 1914 in Terlton, the daughter of Benjamin Harrison and Clara Josie (Edgar) Scott. She attended rural schools near Cleveland, Okla.

On June 9, 1933, she married Jessie Francis White at Pawnee and the couple made their home in Cleveland prior to moving to Ponca City in 1942. Mrs. White was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed quilt making, reading the scriptures and playing her piano.

She is survived by one son, Harold James White of Ponca City; two daughters, Margie Louise Sisco of Ponca City and Dorothy Marie McAbbe of Independence, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Edward Scott and William Clarence Ross; one sister, Bertha Rinehart and one great-grandson.

Casket bearers will be grandsons, Richie Hutson, Toby Hutson, Brad Golay, Carl Reed, Gary Simmons and Steven Sisco.

The family will be at 6530 Joe Colby Road.

Alice Fay Roebuck Gentry

Alice Fay Roebuck Gentry passed away peacefully at Oak Ridge Manor Nursing Home, Durant, Dec. 25, 1998. She was 51.

Alice was born Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1947, in Hugo, at Johnson Hospital. Her parents are Melvin Roebuck of Soper, and the late Fay Roebuck. She attended high school in Soper and graduated in the spring of 1966.

Dec. 7, 1966, she married David Lee Gentry, of Hugo, in Durant. They later divorced in 1990. Alice started college at Southeastern State University in the fall of 1966, and attended off and on through 1977, when she graduated with a major in business administration and a minor in math. While in school, she worked for the business office at the campus as well as J.C. Penney in the catalog department. She then moved to Hugo where she taught math at Soper High School for one year and at Fort Towson High School for one semester. Alice then went to work for the Hugo Daily News for two years before moving to Ponca City.

While in Ponca City she was employed by J.C. Penney in the catalog department for a year before she was hired at Conoco Oil Company as an accountant in the Off-shore Natural Gas Department. She was there for 11 years before she took early retirement in 1993 to care for her mother in Soper. Upon her mother’s death, she moved to Ardmore, and went to work for Samedan Oil Company as an accountant. Alice worked there until she took medical retirement due to ill health in 1996.

Alice is survived by her father, Walter Melvin Roebuck, and her sister, Shirley Ann Moore, and husband Eddie, all of Soper. She is also survived by her two sons, Christopher Todd Gentry and wife Sylvia of Ponca City, and Eric Lee Gentry and wife Laura of Durant. Alice has four grandchildren, Stephen Candrick, Christian Nathaniel, and Caleb Todd Gentry of Ponca City, and Emilee Breann Gentry of Durant. Also she is survived by two nephews, Bill Roebuck and Anthony Dean Moore of Soper.

Alice is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Dick and Inez Roebuck; maternal grandparents, Mert and Elizabeth Claborn; and her mother Ina Fay “Granny” Roebuck.

The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Ridge Manor Nursing Home for all the care given to Alice to keep her comfortable in her final days. Also our gratitude goes out to Alliance Hospice in helping the family cope with the loss of our loved one. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Kurley, Dr. Bonnie Gearhart, and staff at the Paris Cancer Center for all their hard work and guidance over the last two years.

Along with flowers or gifts, memorials may be sent to the home of Shirley Moore, General Delivery, Soper, OK. 74759 which will be used to establish a scholarship fund in Alice’s name for a graduating senior at Soper High School.

Funeral services will be held at the Prater-Lampton-Mills and Coffey Funeral Home Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at 2 p.m. in Hugo. A graveside prayer will follow at her final resting place in the Soper Cemetery. The family will be receiving family and friends at the Moore’s residence north of Soper.

paid obituary

Wyvon Haworth

HOMINY — Wyvon Haworth, former Hominy-Burbank resident, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at Villa Marie Nursing Center in Jefferson City, Mo. She was 76.

The funeral was to be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 29, at the Powell Funeral Home in Hominy with the Rev. George Weston officiating. Burial will be in the Albert Powell Cemetery in Hominy.

Wyvon (Hutchens) Haworth was born Sept. 12, 1922, in Hominy, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Brittain) Hutchens. She grew up in Hominy, graduating from Hominy High School. She began playing the piano in church services at age 12.

She was married to Clarence G. Haworth Jr. on Dec. 15, 1941, in Pawhuska and the couple made their first home in Hominy. They later moved to Fairfax and then to Burbank. Mrs. Haworth was a lifelong homemaker. She was active in church work and enjoyed working with the youth. She also served as pianist for several churches in the area. Mrs. Haworth was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Fairfax-Burbank Lodge, where she had served as Worthy Matron.

Survivors include two sons, Richard C. Haworth of Rio Rancho, N.M. and Clarence M. “Mike” Haworth of Ponca City; two daughters, Katherine L. Reid of Jefferson City, Mo., and Debra R. Tubbs of Sunset, La.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 17, 1979; and her parents.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Haworth’s name to the Akdar Shrine Hospital, c/o Powell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 487, Hominy, OK 74035.

Obituaries

Harold P. Gravatt

Harold P. Gravatt, Ponca City resident, died Sunday morning, Dec. 27, 1998, at Shawn Manor Nursing Home. He was 75.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Majors, pastor of Community Christian Church, officiating. No viewing or visitation is planned. Service arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.

Harold Paul Gravatt was born on Feb. 25, 1923, at Arpelar, Okla., the son of Alonzo Alfred and Meta Wilhelmina (Gosejacob) Gravatt. His family moved to Burbon, Mo., when he was two years old. He received his education in Missouri schools.

On Oct. 11, 1941, he was married to Maxine Ody at Sullivan, Mo. The couple made their home in St. Louis, Mo. Harold was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1943, but sustained a leg injury and was discharged from active service. He was a skilled worker and held various jobs such as an auto mechanic, truck driver, cab driver, machinist and a baker. In 1954, Harold went to work for the St. Louis Parks and Recreation as a part supervisor and continued there until his retirement in December of 1981. Harold and Maxine moved to Ponca City following his retirement to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. His hobbies were related to the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Donald (Glenda) Hisey, and three grandchildren, Daniel, Eric and Jessica, all of the home in Ponca City. Additional survivors include three sisters, Alberta Marshall of Glendale, Ariz., Mary L. Davis of Bridgeton, Mo., and Willa Willman of Ferguson, Mo., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Alfred Gravatt and Carl T. (Ted) Gravatt, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to OMRF (Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation) for Diabetic Research, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, or to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at the Hisey residence, 2515 Bluestem.

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Charles L. Popplewell

Charles L. Popplewell, longtime Ponca City resident, died Dec. 28, 1998, in Oklahoma City at Baptist Hospital. He was 77.

A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Trout Funeral Home with the Rev. John J. Michalicka, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, officiating. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Newkirk (Okla.) Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Casket bearers will be Cole Engelking, David Masters, Brian Popplewell, Daniel Sutherland, Uriah Sutherland and Curtis Shimanek. Honorary casket bearers will be Reid Engelking and members of the Knights of Columbus.

Charles was born on July 23, 1921, in Hitchcock, Okla., to Charles E. and Ada L. (Edsall) Popplewell. He attended Hitchcock Elementary and graduated from Hitchcock High School.

On Aug. 21, 1943, in Enid, he married Adel Jane Shimanek. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He later went to work for Conoco as a machinist. After his retirement he taught at Pioneer Technology Center.

He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree holding many offices including Grand Knight, Moose Club and American Legion. Charles most enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He took pleasure in working with cattle and horses. He was an active volunteer for his church and community. His volunteer work included transporting the elderly to help their needs.

Survivors include his wife Adel of the home, two sons, Bill Popplewell of Ponca City, Joe Popplewell of Hennessey, four daughters Judy Masters of Millington, Tenn., Suzan Engelking of Newkirk, Connie Pinkston of The Woodlands, Texas, and Annette Dewberry of Littleton, Colo.; 15 grandchildren, Charles Masters, David Masters, Traci Jorgensen, Brian Popplewell, Tonya Heinrick, Casey Pinkston, Breanne Pinkston, Cole Engelking, Reid Engelking, Daniel Sutherland, Uriah Sutherland, Alisha Dewberry, Gabrielle Dewberry, Emily Popplewell, and Karly Popplewell; and great-grandchildren, Bethany Jorgenson, Dylan Jorgensen, Caleb Masters and Olivia Masters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter Charlotte Popplewell in 1972; infant sons, Kenneth Popplewell in 1955 and Larry Popplewell in 1959; a brother Guy E. Popplewell in 1938; a sister Louella Gose in 1965; an infant grandson Brice Engelking in 1978; and granddaughter Abbie Engelking in 1989.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN. 38105-1905 or to the American Heart Association 3545 N.W. 58th Street, Suite 400C, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

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New Years Eve Dance — The Chikaskia Valley Square Dance Club is holding a New Year’s Eve Dance in the Fellowship Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 421 South Seventh Street in Ponca City. Pre rounds start at 8:30 p.m. with George McElhoe as cuer, and squares will be from 9 p.m. to midnight with Doyle Hathcock as caller.

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Vehicle Vandalism — At 7:41 a.m. Monday police were notified of vandalism to a vehicle in the 300 block of North Eighth Street.

Break-In — A woman in the 100 block of Westbury Road called police at 12:02 p.m. Monday to report that her car was broken into.

Larceny — The theft of some equipment at the Lew Wentz Golf Course was reported to police at 8:52 a.m. Monday.

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Missing Stickers — At 9:16 a.m. Monday Goodyear, 111 North First Street, reported the theft of inspection stickers.

Lights Vandalized — Two residents, in the 400 block of South Franklin Street and 400 block of South Washington Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:30 p.m. Monday that juveniles had been vandalizing Christmas lights.

Stereo Stolen — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 8:39 p.m. Monday from a woman in the 800 block of North Birch Street that her stereo had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Minor Accident — An accident at Fourth Street and East Grand Avenue was reported to police at 9:53 a.m. Monday.

Arrest — Police arrested a 25-year-old man at 10:40 a.m. Monday from West Chestnut Avenue and North Lake Street for driving under restriction, no insurance, no inspection sticker and on two Osage County warrants.

Items Missing — A person from the 400 block of North Sixth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:35 p.m. Monday that some antique wrought iron pots had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Injury Accident — Two people were taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after sustaining injuries in an accident on U.S. 77 and Oklahoma 11 at 11:12 a.m. Monday.

Burglary — Police took a burglary report at Champlin Motors, 401 South Fourteenth Street, at 11:28 a.m. Monday.

Stolen Bike — At 1:17 p.m. Monday police were advised of bike stolen from the 400 block of North Ash Street.

Sparking Stove — At 2:16 p.m. Monday fire units responded to a report of a sparking stove in the 1400 block of Coronado Street.

Vandalism — An employee at a business in 2700 block of North Fourteenth Street reported vandalism at 2:16 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Saw Stolen — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 3:34 p.m. Monday to report that a chain saw had been stolen off his pickup while working in the 500 block of Glendale. A report was taken.

Accident — A minor backing accident in the 2000 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:19 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Pine Street and West Grand Avenue at 10:06 p.m. Monday that a 47-year-old man was being held for public intoxication and a city warrant.

Vehicle Damaged — A man from the 200 block of South Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:12 p.m. Monday that someone had hit his vehicle with a paint ball. The information was logged.

Attempted Rape — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 10:45 p.m. Monday to report that she had been the victim of an attempted rape at gun point. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 800 block of South Second Street that a 37-year-old man was being held for public intoxication, and that a bicycle was to be picked up by Animal Control.

Citation Issued — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Palm Street and West Ponca Avenue at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday that a juvenile was being held for a curfew citation. The juvenile was released to a parent.

LIFESTYLES

Lilac Garden Club Members Meet
Happy Hilltop Group Meets For Luncheon
Musical Entertainment Planned

Lilac Garden Club Members Meet

The December meeting of the Lilac Garden Club was a luncheon at the Amarillo Grill. Helen Bozarth, president, presided during a brief business meeting, with members repeating the Gardener’s Creed. Florence Riesen, secretary, called roll and read the minutes, and Neva Onstot gave the treasurer’s report.

As the club’s Christmas project a collection was taken for a local charity. Peggy Keith gave a brief inspirational program titled “The Prayer of an Older Person.” Ms. Bozarth read a Christmas poem, and members repeated the Gardener’s benediction.

There will not be a January meeting of the Lilac Garden Club. The next scheduled meeting is Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m., at 150 Parkview. The program will be a book review.

Happy Hilltop Group Meets For Luncheon

On Dec. 9 the Happy Hilltop Club met at the home of NaDean Thomas, president, for a covered dish Christmas luncheon. Following the meal the meeting was held and the group sang “Jingle Bell Rock.”

Ms. Thomas gave the devotion and Irene Harden, secretary, called roll with 11 members answering with “what they’d like most for Christmas.” Frances VanHoesen gave the treasurer’s report and listed the different ways monies were spent by the group. One of the projects was a bicycle for a girl whose name was on an “angel tree.”

Cards were received from former members Merle Ferguson and Edna Covald. Members were reminded that dues need to be paid next month. The safety tip was given by Dee Herde, who reminded members to turn off Christmas tree lights during the night or before leaving the house.

For the program, the group played several Christmas games. Ms. Thomas also showed the group how to make a round Christmas ornament pillow.

The next meeting will be Jan. 13, 11:30 a.m., at the Western Sizzlin’. Doris Fields will be the hostess.

Musical Entertainment Planned

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Adding to the festivities of the Inaugural Celebration for Gov. and Mrs. Frank Keating on Jan. 9 is the music of Grady Nichols and Moments Notice.

The Ponca City Inaugural Celebration kicks off the pre-inauguration events for the state. The event includes a reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, two bands for dancing, and other entertainment is to be featured throughout the evening.

This is the second time the Marland Mansion has hosted an inaugural event for the Keatings. Carl and Carolyn Renfro and others have hosted the events. Renfro is again chairman.

Nichols and his five-piece jazz band will be playing on the lower level of the Marland Mansion. Nichols was featured this summer on the cover of Tulsa People Magazine which tagged him as “Tulsa’s smooth jazz virtuoso.”

A jazz saxophonist, Nichols musical career began early as he started playing the sax in the sixth grade. By the time he was a junior at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark., he had his own television show entitled “TV4 Soap Box.” As a senior he went on the air in Siloam Springs as a news anchor and he also spent many hours on the college radio station hosting “Night Music” from 10 p.m., to midnight.

It was during this time that he was alone with the music and listening and playing the saxophone styling of Kenney G, David Sanborn and others.

In addition to playing, Nichols has written his own music. He has recorded two CD’s with sales over 5,000 units. The CD’s are “Between You and Me,” and “Mysterious Intentions.” Nichols has performed from Oklahoma City to South Bend, Inc., to Washington, D.C.

Tickets for the black-tie optional event are $35 and available from Jeanette Lewis at Pioneer Bank.

BUSINESS

Muegge Tells Future of I-35
Realtors Hold Annual Banquet
Henley Honored
Three Oklahomans Given Praise for Role in SBA
Former Ponca Citian Moves Up at Circus World Museum

Muegge Tells Future of I-35

Interstate 35 is one of the crucial components in facilitating the trade between Canada, the United States and Mexico and as the I-35 Corridor gains momentum, considerations are being taken to accommodate the traffic.

Officials expect trade between the three countries to double by the year 2000 and then double again by 2010, so something needs to be done to alleviate the congestion that will come with this influx in traffic.

By making this Corridor “user friendly,” Oklahoma will be in position to reap the rewards of a terrific international superhighway. Agriculture and tourism are two sure-fire areas Oklahoma will see profits. Judging by the steady increase in exports of processed foods to Mexico over the last few years, Oklahoma has enjoyed almost $19 million increase in revenue from those exports. Oklahoma continues to outpace the export growth in this market and experts expect that trend to continue.

Tourism revenue should get a boost from the superhighway also, but in around about way. I-35 is expected to generate such a high volume of traffic that experts predict that visitors traveling through our state will seek other less-traveled routes through Oklahoma, thus scattering the influx of tourism dollars all over the state, not just in the communities lining Interstate 35.

The study team has also established four specific strategies which could offer relief from the congestion aggravated by the I-35 Corridor. Strategy components include adding up to 12 traffic lanes or relief routes, designating a lane specifically for trucks, constructing an international rail route parallel to I-35, and improving the customs process at the international borders.

All of these strategies are currently being considered for mobility, safety, environment preservation, economic enhancement, cost effectiveness and public awareness. Considerations also include the condition of the highway, number of lanes versus the traffic count, trade flow and traffic level.

Oklahoma is positioned to become a highly visible component of trade with Canada and Mexico. When we properly prepare Oklahoma’s roadways in anticipation for this traffic, Oklahomans will benefit as much as those people just passing through our state. I welcome your participation in this discussion or if you would rather discuss your concerns or ideas about the I-35 Corridor issue with me personally, please feel free to contact rue. At the State Senate, I can be reached by writing to Senator Paul Muegge, State Capitol, Room 513-B, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, or by calling (405) 524-0126.

For more information contact: Cindy Hansen, Media Specialist, (405) 521-5698.

Realtors Hold Annual Banquet

New officers and directors were installed at the annual banquet for the Ponca City Board of Realtors held recently at the Ponca City Country Club. Ninety-five members, spouses, affiliate members and guests, attended.

Mike Mott, Sr. V.P. of Home National Bank was the Master of Ceremonies and administered the oath of office for the new officers and directors. C.W. Barber was installed as president. Other 1999 officers are: Bryon Streeter, president-elect, Bill Bray, vice-president, Janie Gearhart, secretary, and Mike Nash, treasurer.

Elected directors included, Fran James, Faye Askew, Tommy Chesnutt, Tom Stracener and Keith Lawrence, immediate past president.

Award presentations included the respected “Realtor of the Year” award presented to a Realtor/Broker who has actively participated in their local and state associations, displayed exemplary conduct and dedication, as well as maintaining and improving the standards of the profession. Faye Askew of Group One, Inc., Realtors received the honor.

Another special honor is the “Eagle Award.” This award is bestowed upon the person in honor and recognition of outstanding achievements, contributions, special accomplishments, or deeds performed by a Realtor or member of the community. This year’s recipient was Paul Lawrence, retired local businessman, builder and inspector. For a number of years, Paul has been a valuable asset to the Realtor community by his willingness to assist on matters of structural, roofing, and building concerns. To many, Paul was the person to call when an honest, knowledgeable and professional opinion was needed.

Robin Smith of Group One, Inc., Realtors, was awarded the “Most Co-operative Realtor Associate.” This award designates a Realtor Associate that exemplifies professional courtesy, knowledge and professionalism in conducting their day to day business within the Realtor community.

Outgoing president, Keith Lawrence, presented the gavel to incoming president C.W. Barber and Barber in turn, presented Lawrence with the past-president plaque. In closing, Barber spoke to the group about plans for the coming year and conducted the drawing for door prizes.

News/Quotes

Henley Honored

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Thomas K. Henley, Shelter Insurance Company agent in Ponca City has been honored among the company’s top producers in life-insurance sales. He was named to the firm’s Millionaires awards conference for selling life insurance worth at least $2 million and meeting other corporate standards of sound agency operation. Only five percent of Shelter agents earned this recognition. Next year will be Henley’s 10th year with the firm.

Three Oklahomans Given Praise for Role in SBA

OKLAHOMA CITY — Lt. Governor Mary Fallin; Sen. Jim Maddox, D-Lawton; and Rep. Jack Bonny, D-Burns Flat, were recently praised by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for their role in small business advocacy. The awards were announced during the Visions 2000 small business conference in Washington. D.C. Dec. 9-10.

“This is a great honor for me. When I was named Small Business Advocate earlier this year, it was with the intent of working hard for these vital Oklahoma businesses. As we prepare for next year’s conference, it can be with the confidence that the rest of the nation is looking to Oklahoma for leadership in small business advocacy,” Fallin said.

The three Oklahomans were each recognized as a “State Model in Small Business Advocacy” for their work on the upcoming 1999 Governor’s Conference on Small Business. Governor Frank Keating designated Lieutenant Governor Fallin last April as the Small Business Advocate for Oklahoma.

“Last spring, I appointed Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin as Oklahoma’s small business advocate to play a central role in helping small businesses, both new and old, grow and prosper. She has worked with small business owners throughout the state in recent months in preparation for next year’s Governors Conference on Small Business, I’m pleased that the Small Business Administration has recognized her work in this area,” Keating said.

Sen. Maddox and Rep. Bonny are the respective chairmen of the Oklahoma Senate and House small business committees. Fallin, Maddox and Bonny were honored for this achievement during a small business town hall meeting December 16 at the Great Plains Area Vo-Tech in Lawton.

As Small Business Advocate, Fallin formed a coalition of more than 300 small business representatives this summer. The group, appointed by Oklahoma House and Senate members, is assisting with the agenda for the 1999 Governor’s Conference on Small Business. The conference will take place, Feb. 16 in Tulsa and Feb. 24 in Oklahoma City.

Former Ponca Citian Moves Up at Circus World Museum

BARABOO, Win. - Circus World Museum Executive Director Greg Parkinson recently announced the promotion of Dale Williams to General Manager. A native of Ponca City, Williams has been employed by the Museum since May 1971, most recently as Business and Marketing Director.

In his new post, Williams will be responsible for the majority of Circus World Museum’s park operations. He will serve in a senior management role, reporting directly to the Museum’s Executive Director.

Williams will be responsible for the management of all Circus World Museum business functions, including on-and off-site revenue generating opportunities. In this capacity, he will also manage Circus World Museum’s business and guest services staff.

Williams will continue to coordinate all non-historic facilities projects. Previous accomplishments in this area have included coordinating the constructions of the Museum’s Irvin Feld Exhibit Hall and Visitor Center, which opened in 1989, and the new $1.2 million C.P. Fox Wagon Restoration Center, which opened last May.

Williams will also coordinate all business and logistical aspects of the Circus World Museum’s Great Circus Train operations. Each summer, Circus World Museum transports 75 of its 200 antique circus wagons via train to Milwaukee for The Great Circus Parade. The half mile-long train travels several hundred miles through Wisconsin communities en route to its Milwaukee destination. The train, sponsored by Strong Funds, of Menomonee Falls, Wis., will embark on a new four-day journey in 1999.

In his new role, Williams will draw upon his 27 years of experience with Circus World Museum to also serve as consultant to the Museum’s marketing team comprised of the Marketing Director, Director of Sales, and Public Relations Director.

A native of Ponca City, Williams holds a bachelor degree in business administration from the University of Oklahoma. He is a co-founder of the Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions, an organization for which he has served as treasurer and currently serves as its secretary. He is also a member of the board of directors and of the marketing committee of the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau. Williams is also a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions.

Circus World Museum is located at the original winter quarters of the Ringling Bros. Circus. The 50-acre historical attraction is owned by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin and operated by the not-for-profit Circus World Museum Foundation. Although a year-round operation, Circus World Museum comes to life each summer with live big top circus performances, interactive programming for children, and demonstrations pertaining to various aspects of American circus entertainment history.

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