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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, January 30, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALInvestigators Searching For Clues to Fatal Crash Investigators Searching For Clues to Fatal CrashSTRASBURG, Colo. (AP) — Aviation investigators are checking whether a faulty transponder played a role in the fatal crash of a plane carrying members of the Oklahoma State University men’s basketball team. John Hammerschmidt, head of the National Transportation Safety Board investigation team, said Monday that traffic controllers didn’t get altitude data for the Beech King Air 200’s last moments of flight, indicating the transponder may not have been working. That could point to problems with the plane’s electrical system, NTSB investigator Robert Benzon said. “Maybe the transponder broke or the electrical system that powered the transponder was not functioning properly,” Benzon said. Aviation investigators said they have found no evidence that engine failure caused the plane to crash shortly after taking off from Jefferson County Airport on Saturday, killing all 10 aboard. They also said small pieces of the plane had fallen to the ground before the crash, but after two days of scouring the site the cause remained unknown. There were two Oklahoma State basketball players and six staffers on the plane when it crashed and burst into flames in a field 40 miles east of Denver. The pilot and co-pilot were also killed. Investigators have also considered whether bad weather caused the crash — the plane took off in light snow and with a visibility of one mile, while an icing advisory warned of a light to moderate threat. The plane wasn’t de-iced before taking off but there wouldn’t have been much reason to do so because the plane went from a warm hangar straight to the runway and took off quickly, said Robert Benzon, another member of the investigation team. Air traffic controllers told the NTSB they saw no sign of ice or anything out of the ordinary as the plane passed before them. Witnesses said the plane climbed and banked hard to the right before it crashed. They told investigators the propeller plane’s engines revved and eased several times before the aircraft went down. Nearly News“Good Grief!” or so the characters of “Peanuts” would exclaim when something goes wrong. In our best Charlie Brown way, trying to do the right thing but not quite getting it right, NN would like to say that Eric Peeples was Charlie Brown in the Playhouse performance Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Keith Hines, who was pictured in Monday’s News, will be Charlie Brown this coming Friday and Saturday for the final performances of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Performances at 8 p.m. Call 765-5360 for ticket information. NOC Offers Woodworking ClassTONKAWA — Enrollment is open for the Northern Oklahoma College six-week community service class, Woodworking for Adults, according to Rick Allan, instructor. Designed for those who want to make gifts, woodcraft items for the home, small furniture items or other types of wood projects, the class meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Feb. 6 through March 15 in the Creative Arts Building (formerly known as the Industrial Education Building), Room 101. Participants may work on their own projects, and no tests or grades will be given. Regular attendance is not mandatory. Cost is $40 plus materials, and participants may bring their own materials. “Our ever-popular woodworking class is open to both men and women and to both beginners and experienced wood workers,” Allan said. “People can start at the very beginning with craft projects or do whatever their capabilities allow.” Previous student projects have included practical as well as decorative items for the home, such as cedar chests, pie safes, gun cabinets, microwave stands and wooden toys for children. “Since our shop equipment can do almost any kind of woodworking project, students can do any project they want to, using our equipment, materials and expertise,” Allan added. Available are lathes for woodturning, scroll saws for pattern work items and heavy equipment for cutting and joining lumber for larger items. Allan will show class members how to use tools and will assist them with their projects, including finishing work with paint or stains. Participants may enroll at the class the first night of their attendance, Allan said. For additional information, call 580-628-6225 or 628-6657. NOC Scholarships For Fall AvailableTONKAWA — Numerous Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa scholarships in varying amounts are available for the Fall 2001 semester through the Office of Student Affairs, according to Kerri Gray, Scholarship Clerk. In addition, a number of private scholarships in varying amounts will be awarded through the NOC Foundation. Entering freshmen interested in applying for President’s Leadership Council scholarships must submit their applications to Gray by Feb. 1. Applications for other scholarships may be submitted to Gray beginning on that date. Application forms for all scholarships on the Tonkawa campus are available in the Office of Student Affairs, Foster-Piper Fieldhouse 113. For more information, contact Gray at 580-628-6760. County’s OSU Extension Center Announces New Educator for AreaNEWKIRK — Kay County’s OSU Extension Center announced today the new Extension Educator, Agriculture/4-H will be Bart Cardwell. According to Mary Rhyne, Interim County Extension Director, Cardwell will begin his duties in Kay County April 1, 2001. Cardwell has served as a vocational agriculture instructor in Taloga for two years and as Noble County’s Extension Educator for Agriculture and 4-H since September 1997. He earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science/ag education and a master’s degree in reproductive physiology, both from Oklahoma State University. He worked as a graduate assistant at OSU while earning his master’s degree. Cardwell and his wife, Judy, look forward to moving to the Kay County area soon. The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Library Preschool Storytimes ContinueThe Ponca City Library Preschool Storytimes program continues into February on Tuesday and Wednesday. Programs for children ages four years to seven years is held Tuesdays at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and last 30 minutes each. Toddler programs, ages two and three, are on Wednesdays at 10:30 and 11 a.m. and last 15 minutes. The story for Feb. 6 and 7 is “Loose Tooth;” for Feb. 13 and 14, “Be My Smell! And See and Hear.” The story for the last Wednesday of January will be “The Jacket I Wear in the Snow.” The library suggests calling ahead during winter weather conditions to make sure the story hour will be held. Democratic Women To Meet at LibraryThe Kay County Federated Democratic Women’s Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Ponca City Library, 525 East Grand Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers for the coming year and conduct such other business as is reasonable and proper. Special guests will include Evelyn Davis, 5th District Democratic Women’s president and various state Federation officers to bring us up to date on state and district activities. For more information, call (580) 362-2813. DEATHSMaudie Mae Sorrell Maudie Mae SorrellNEWKIRK — Maudie Mae Sorrell, longtime Newkirk resident, died Sunday evening, Jan. 28, 2001, in the Arkansas City Memorial Hospital. She was 81. A graveside service has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Newkirk Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Ledford, minister of the Newkirk Calvary Temple, officiating. Miller-Stahl Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Family members will serve as casket bearers. Maudie Mae Sorrell was born May 5, 1919, in Nowata County, the daughter of Leonard Marion and Lula Mae (Green) Parrett. She grew up in the rural Nowata area and received her education in a rural school. After she left school, she helped her parents on their farm. On Feb. 25, 1935, she married Thomas Edward Sorrell in Nowata. They made their home in and around Alluwe, Okla. In 1955 they moved to Sedan, Kan., moving a year later to Newkirk where she has since resided. She was a member of the Calvary Temple and the Pentecostal Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed her family and her houseplants. She is survived by five sons, Andy Sorrell of Dewey, James Sorrell of Wetumka, and Thomas Sorrell, Jesse Sorrell and Dewey Sorrell, all of Newkirk; one daughter, Bertha Tull of Newkirk; one brother, Doyal “Pete” Parrett of Nowata; one sister, Opal Sutherlin of Nowata; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 14, 1990; one daughter, Shirley; her parents; one brother, William; and one sister, Rebecca. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Calvary Temple, c/o Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk, Okla. 74647-0468. Elvin Lee NallElvin Lee Nall, resident of Ponca City, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at his residence. He was 69. Elvin Lee Nall was born March 1, 1931, in Oconto, Neb., the son of Ray and Lula Richey Nall. He attended school in Fairview. He married Joyce Burley on Jan. 25, 1949, in Winfield, Kan. He was a retired serviceman with the Goodyear Tire Company and a member of the Teamsters Union Local 44 of Seattle, Wash. He enjoyed woodcrafts and giving them to his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of the home; four daughters, Kathy Garner of Mountlake Terrace, Wash., Marilyn Weatherly of Sedro Wooley, Wash., Cindy West of Bothell, Wash., and Laurie Jones of Coral Springs, Fla.; one son, Frank Nall of Arlington, Wash.; two brothers, Gerald Nall of Cherokee and Jim Nall of Cape Coral, Fla.; one sister, Jackie Kepford of LaPuente, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. ObituariesJared Grant WeibergTONKAWA — Jared Grant Weiberg was born in Fort Smith, Ark., March 9, 1978. He passed from this life on Jan. 27, 2001. As a child, he attended elementary school in Warner and Stillwater. His family then moved to Tonkawa when Jared was in the fourth grade. Jared was a gifted student and star athlete at Tonkawa High School. His achievements included the Masonic Lodge “Student of Today” award, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Boys’ State delegate, president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, National Honor Society, president of his senior class, and voted “Most Studious.” He was basketball royalty, was named “Most Improved Player” as a senior, and received the award for “Most Assists.” Jared graduated from THS in 1996. Jared was actively involved in his Methodist youth group where he was president of Youth Council, Wesley House intern and president of Wesley House. He was also nominated president of the Methodist District Youth Camp. While at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, Jared was named Academic All American, Distinguished All American, Outstanding Northern Scholar (freshman and sophomore grade point 4.0), and Who’s Who. During his basketball career there, he was named “Outstanding Hustle 96-97,” “Take a Charge Defense,” “Outstanding Free Throw Shooter 97-98,” “Bi-State West Basketball Conference 97-98,” third team NJCAA, outstanding 3 point field goal percent. Jared cherished the opportunity to play basketball for his father, Coach Mick Weiberg, while at Northern. One of the most important and meaningful experiences of his life was to play for his father on the first Northern Oklahoma College team to ever play in the National Tournament. After graduating from NOC, Jared went on to Oklahoma State University where he walked on to the 1998-99 OSU Cowboy basketball team and received the Student Athlete Academic Achievement award. From the fall of 1999 to the present, Jared served as a student assistant coach for the Oklahoma State University men’s basketball team. Jared had planned to graduate in the spring of 2001 with a degree in secondary education. He had also earned nine hours toward a master’s degree. Jared was known for his winning smile, his love of the Lord, and as an encourager to others. He loved working behind the scenes, never wanting to be in the limelight. Survivors include his parents, Mick and Vina Weiberg; his brothers, Chad of Stillwater, Brett and wife Kristy of San Antonio, Texas; his grandmother, Mrs. Arlyn Weiberg, now residing in Tonkawa, and his grandfather Alvin Tidwell of Roff, Okla. Aunts, uncles, and their families include Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Weiberg, son Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Lance Weiberg, Kasee and Emily; sons Matthew, Jonathan, and Stephen; and daughter Wendy. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Weiberg, Erika, Jenna, and Garrett. Mr. and Mrs. Bubba Tidwell, sons Trent, and Chase and wife Lorena; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Tidwell, Ronna and Ryan; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Don Martin, Jaxie and Laina; Mr. and Mrs. Bart Bates, Shae and Brady. Jared was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Colleene Tidwell, Roff, Okla., and his paternal grandfather, Dale Weiberg, Anthony, Kan. A memorial service for the ten who lost their lives will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001. at Gallagher-IBA Arena on the OSU campus in Stillwater. Services for Jared will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa. The family requests that friends gather in the old gym after the service so that they may spend time with them. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jared’s name. Contributions may be made to the Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Basketball Program, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, Okla. 74653-0310. paid obituary Joseph Delmer LarssenNEWKIRK — Joseph Delmer Larssen, infant son of Jo Dee Larssen, passed on to Heaven while in the arms of his mother at 3:09 p.m. Thursday Jan. 25, 2001, at Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. The funeral has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Danny Ringer, minister of the Newkirk First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery. Joseph Delmer Larssen was born Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001, at 11:41 a.m. at University Hospital in Oklahoma City. He weighed 4 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 17 inches long. He is the grandson of Delmer and Mary Larssen and the late Marla Dell “Sue” Larssen. Joseph Delmer was welcomed into this world by his mother; his aunt, TiAta Dawn Larssen; and the wonderful staff of doctors and specialists of both University and Children’s Hospital. Family and loved ones who could not attend his arrival were with him in thoughts and prayers. Born prematurely, Joseph had numerous health complications. Though his time on earth was a precious three hours and 28 minutes, he touched the lives and hearts of many. Many love him, and many will miss him. Survivors include his sister, Amanda Camryn Larssen. For Little Joseph: Softly you tiptoed into my heart. On the wings of love you came, and my life will never be the same; And just as silently as you came, you left my world, but not in vain. Oh, what a difference your tiny footsteps have made. Poem by Gloria Villarma Courtesy of Children’s Hospital A memorial fund has been established with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Contributions may be made through Eastman National Bank, Box 468, Newkirk 74647-0468. paid obituary Carrie Phillipsfairfax — Carrie Phillips died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, in Duncan. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, in the parlor of the Hunsaker Funeral Home with the Rev. George Weston officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips was born Sept. 30, 1922, in Flora, Ill., to William and Bess Hoover. She married Melven Phillips on Nov. 24, 1942, in Neodesha, Kan., and he preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 1992. She was a devoted, caring wife of 49 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and many dear friends. She worked at OTASCO for several years, always striving to provide a better opportunity for her family, which she did. Survivors include a daughter, Kitty Phillips and her husband, Tom Bunch; a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Donna Phillips of Duncan; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the Fairfax Library. paid obituary Services PendingFannie May DunnFannie May Dunn, Ponca City resident, died Monday, Jan, 29, 2001, at home. She was 96. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home. FuneralsWednesday Ronald Ellis CarsonRonald Ellis Carson — Funeral at 10 a.m. in the chapel of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home in Tonkawa. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Tonkawa. BUSINESSSJRMC President Announces New VP for Patient Services SJRMC President Announces New VP for Patient ServicesPONCA CITY — St. Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJMC) President and CEO Bob Edwards has announced that Connie Watson, RN has been selected as SJRMC's new vice president for patient services. She began her duties at the Medical Center on January 25. Watson was previously the director of nursing at Bates County Community Hospital in Butler, Mo., which is where Edwards was CEO before coming to SJRMC last December. Edwards’ management style and personality are the reasons Watson began working at Bates County and it was a strong factor in her decision to accept the position at SJRMC. “When the position became available I was really excited, because I was devastated when Bob announced he was leaving,” Watson said. “Bob and I talked about the position informally, so my husband and I drove down one Saturday to look around and really liked what the community and the hospital had to offer. When I interviewed for the position I just really enjoyed the people I had an opportunity to meet.” Watson has been a registered nurse for 32 years and has 20 years of management experience in several hospitals in the Kansas City area. She was the director of nursing at Olathe Medical Center from 1976 - 1978, an assistant administrator at Lee’s Summit Hospital from 1984-1989, and a vice president at Baptist Medical Center from 1989 - 1998. She had worked at Bates County since 1999. Watson graduated from the St. Francis School of Nursing in Wichita, holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, completed the Nurse Executive Management Program at the Hospital Corporation of American in Nashville, Tenn., and earned a master’s degree in management from Webster University in Kansas City. This position with SRJMC, a member of the Via Christi Health System (VCHS) of Wichita, brings Watson’s career in healthcare nearly full-circle. Watson started her nursing career working in the emergency room at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita. St. Joseph and St. Francis have since merged to become Via Christi Regional Medical Center, VCHS’s largest medical center. She and her husband Lyall have a 19-year old son Daniel, a sophomore at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield. Lyall is a cabinetmaker and Daniel attends school on a soccer scholarship. When she is not working, Watson likes to read, watch movies, travel and walk. She and Lyall enjoy traveling to Daniel’s soccer games. Tulsa Business Forum Speaker Says ‘Change To See the World’By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor TULSA — “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” Tom Peters best selling business author of all time told the Tulsa Business Forum recently. Peters told a sell-out crowd at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center that one must fail a number of times before they become successful. Sponsored by the College of Business Administration, Oklahoma State University, Peters projected future trends in business and education. He predicted within 15 years 98 percent of all education would be by “distance learning.” Peters said that students will no longer be incarcerated in one location in order to learn. “Corporations as we have known them for the past 125, will not exist in the next 25 years,” Peters indicated. He talked about the success of the Internet as a business tool. He advocated the “brand” philosophy. There are three brands, the inside brand, what the company is inside; the outside brand, what it looks like on the outside and what the brand of leadership is. Brand means distinctive he said. Companies need to strive to be distinctive to be successful. To make new jobs companies must destroy the old type of jobs, he said. Peters said that just as the blue collar jobs have been decimated, that in the next 15 years there will be a white collar revolution. “We’ve got to reinvent ourselves.” The business writer likes a good leader as one who manages talent like national football or basketball teams. The theme here was to seek good talent and to pay them well. Firms need to be “brain and energy based.” He talked about the need to be inclusive with races and says that “mixing (the workforce) trumps isolation.. Energy is diversity,” Peters contended. He said, “Women are the most underestimated talent. Women as managers are leaders,” he said. “Selling is a woman’s game,” he pointed out. He chastised the crowd mostly made of as he said “old middle aged white guys,” to include more women and other nationalities in their work force to provide energy and ideas. Peters also advocated music and art in the workplace. He said good leaders have good imaginations. He said the problem isn’t a lack of new thoughts — but in getting old thoughts out of the minds of business leaders. Shidler Chamber Honors Pair As ‘Members of the Year’By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor SHIDLER — Focus of the Saturday evening Shidler Area Chamber of Commerce’s banquet was the presentation of awards. The event was held at the Oklahoma Jubilee theater. Bill and Sherry Brown were named “Chamber Members of the Year,” and the presentation was made by Mollie Bivin. Marlene Kleinmann was named the “Citizen of the Year,” and the “Senior Citizens” of the year were Pinky and Louise Stone. “Teachers of the Year,” were Coach Matt Holland, and Lou Cargill. The “Leadership Award” went to Ruth Tips of the Methodist Church. Brown, 2000 president, told of some of the a accomplishments, which included getting Internet service for the area and putting up stone welcome signs to the town. The offices for 2001 are Bill Brown, president; Mollie Bivin, Frances Blake, receptionist. Directors are Ray Bivin, Sherry Brown, Pauline Allred, Betty Bowen, Hazel Kingsburg, Clyde Coon and Jenene Sawyer. Entertainment for the evening was by “The Clowns,” by the Shidler Methodists Youth Fellowhship clown program. The popular Clowns have performed in Pawhuska, Stillwater, Ponca City, Oklahoma City, Fairfax and Bartlesville. Out of town guests included mayors Jack Rosson, Kaw City, Charles Johnson, Grainola, and Jeff Harbeson, Webb City. Their spouses were also in attendance. Chambers of Commerce recognized were Fairfax, Pawhuska and Tonkawa. John Payne, known in the rodeo world as The One Arm Bandit, was in attendance. He is a former Lifetime Achievement awardee. Jeff Brantley, Osage County Commissioner also was present. Others attending were from Indian Electric, OSU Extension, and NBC bank. Awards were given in the Christmas lighting contest. Brown told of upcoming events at the Jubilee. Grant Writing Workshop at Pioneer TechPioneer Technology Center will be holding a Grant Writing Workshop Feb. 6, 7, and 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured topics will include how to locate grant funds, potential funding sources, grant tips and strategies, rules and regulations, resources and web sites, writing objectives and activities, how to research and state needs, helpful terminology, and how to create a successful grant budget. The workshop is designed for executive directors, board members, volunteers, fundraisers, and grant writers. Susan Frazier, administrator for Osage County Interlocal Cooperative in Oklahoma, will be the presenter for the workshop. Frazier’s experience includes teacher, speech and language pathologist, social worker, adult educator, school administration, Indian education director, and program evaluator and grant writer. Throughout her career, Frazier has secured over $12,500,000 for educational projects. The Grant Writing Workshop is being sponsored by Pioneer Technology Center, United Way of Ponca City, and the Wheatland Resource Conservation and Development. The registration fee is $150 per person for all three days. For more registration or additional information, call Teresa , Pioneer Technology Center’s Bid Assistance Coordinator, at (580) 718-4261. Sales Tax Receipts For PC UpPonca City sales tax Janurary distribution for November tax receipts from the Oklahoma Tax Commission totaled $896,904 up from November 1999, which was $862,599. The use tax distribution for Ponca City was $29,060 compared to $39,025 collected in November 1999. Statewide the Janurary distribution by the Oklahoma Tax Commission totaled $73,706,670 representing tax receipts from November business. The disbursement of sales tax collections to 486 cities and towns showed an increase of $4,175,097 from the $69,531,573 distributed to 485 cities and towns in Januray last year. The use tax disbursement of $293,694 was distributed between 17 counties. Alfalfa County added a new one percent use tax as of January 1. Nov. 2000 Nov. 1999 Barnsdall $10,611 9,921 Bartlesville 1,056,599 1,153,812 Blackwell 151,399 131,628 Billings 13,056 12,430 Braman 1,902 1,570 Burbank 506 452 Deer Creek 791 1,647 Enid 1,410,820 1,335,610 Fairfax 11,736 11,018 Kaw City 2,808 1,950 Lamont 1,792 1,813 Marland 1,188 872 Medford 20,426 18,928 Morrison 4,785 3,931 Newkirk 23,863 23,099 Pawhuska 61,128 57,468 Perry 123,708 75, 6745 Ralston 1,034 1,071 Red Rock 2,793 4,076 Shidler 2,318 1,964 Stillwater 1,105,457 1,106,530 Tonkawa 41,301 36,689 Grant Writing Workshop at Pioneer TechPioneer Technology Center will be holding a Grant Writing Workshop Feb. 6, 7, and 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured topics will include how to locate grant funds, potential funding sources, grant tips and strategies, rules and regulations, resources and web sites, writing objectives and activities, how to research and state needs, helpful terminology, and how to create a successful grant budget. The workshop is designed for executive directors, board members, volunteers, fundraisers, and grant writers. Susan Frazier, administrator for Osage County Interlocal Cooperative in Oklahoma, will be the presenter for the workshop. Frazier’s experience includes teacher, speech and language pathologist, social worker, adult educator, school administration, Indian education director, and program evaluator and grant writer. Throughout her career, Frazier has secured over $12,500,000 for educational projects. The Grant Writing Workshop is being sponsored by Pioneer Technology Center, United Way of Ponca City, and the Wheatland Resource Conservation and Development. The registration fee is $150 per person for all three days. For more registration or additional information, call Teresa , Pioneer Technology Center’s Bid Assistance Coordinator, at (580) 718-4261. Larry Hughes Award Goes to Two LeadersGary Denny and Lowell LeFebvre were the recipients of the annual Larry Hughes Leadership Award presented at the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce by Lana Jones, standing in for Lori Markes, daughter of the late Hughes. The award is given by the Hughes family in memory of Larry Hughes, who was widely known for his positive, attitude, love of his community and willingness to volunteer toward most any project. The family felt that the award should be given to a member of the most recently completed Leadership Ponca City Class who exemplifies the character traits, spirit and commitment which was the hallmark of Larry Hughes. One who has shown that he or she has used the leadership abilities, skills and knowledge gained through participation in the leadership Ponca City class to help a difference in the community. This Year’s Award In presenting the award to LeFebrve and Denny, Jones said, “The first half of this dynamic duo (Lowell LeFebrve) presented this project of the Leadership 2000 Class and was the driving force of meetings upon meetings to encourage the City of Ponca City to become a City of Character, After several commission meetings, a resolution was passed on June 26, 2000 declaring Ponca City a City of Character and the wheels started rolling. “The second half of the dynamic duo (Gary Denny) started pursuing the educational process for city officials, commissioners, management staff of the City of Ponca City and Leadership Class of 2000. On Aug. 30, 2000 the first character training was under way. “This gentleman is the coordinator for the building character first for the City of Ponca City. This duo’s work is far from being done. They have a plan of action to expose more people in Ponca to the Character First program.” Jones added, “There was a song sometime ago called ‘Poetry in Motion’ — now it is ‘Character in Motion.’” Kay County Lists 930 Being UnemployedKay County’s unemployment rate for December 2000 was 4.5 percent , according to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission’s figures. Kay County ranked 11th in unemployment out of 77 counties. Pawnee was seventh at 4.7 percent, while Payne County was the lowest with 1.1 percent. The workforce of Kay County is listed at 20,660, with 19,730 employed and 930 unemployed. Pawnee’s workforce is listed at 5,760 with 270 unemployed. Payne County has 37,520 with 400 out of work. Noble County’s rate of unemployment for December was 2.4 percent, and Osage County came in at 3.5 percent. Noble County’s workforce is listed at 5,570 and 90 are unemployed. Osage County’s workforce is 19,500 and 580. Pioneer Tech Students Hear About Various Office Work SituationsOffice posture / ergonomics and carpel tunnel syndrome were the topics addressed by guest speaker, Todd McAreavey, Northern Therapy and Rehabilitation, during a presentation to the Business and Computer Technology students at Pioneer Technology Center recently. McAreavey offered suggestions and techniques on how to look for carpel tunnel syndrome and finger and wrist exercises that could help in preventing it. McAreavey also discussed some practical ways to encourage normal sitting as well as avoiding prolonged sitting. “This presentation was organized by our student-led Business Development Committee,” said Sheila Foxworthy, Business and Computer Technology Instructor. “This committee has planned different activities throughout the year that they feel would be helpful to them both professionally and personally. “Office ergonomics and carpel tunnel syndrome were topics that they felt would be very beneficial to them since they are training for office type jobs that require a great deal of keyboarding and sitting.” Students serving on the Business Development Committee are Earline Sims, Elaine Rhodd, and Chanel Roland. Next week, the committee and the entire Business and Computer Technology class will be traveling to Oklahoma City for a tour of the Capitol. NEWS BRIEFSPvt. Speiser Completes Basic — Marine Corps Pvt. Jesse C. Speiser, son of Kathleen D. Speiser of Newkirk and Charles E. Speiser of Kirksville, Mo., recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif. Speiser is a 2000 graduate of Newkirk High School. Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Heartland Food Share Orders — Heartland Food Share orders will be taken on Thursdays and Fridays only in February through the 9th. Volunteer two hours a month to qualify to purchase a share for $17.70. Orders are taken at 319 West Grand Avenue, and pickup date is Feb. 24. For more information, call 762-9412. Peggy Preston was the February RSVP volunteer of the month. 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. Tires Slashed — The Communications Center received two reports of tires being slashed on company vehicles in two different areas Monday. A man from the 1200 block of East Highland Avenue reported at 8:48 a.m. that tires of a company vehicle had been slashed, and at 9:07 a.m., a report was taken from a subject in the 100 block of West Grand Avenue about a similar event. Soccer sign up. Saturday, February 3rd. From 9a.m. to 1p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Februrary 5th, 6th, 7th. 4p.m. to 8p.m. Register at Quantum Computer Service 312 East Grand. 762-9056. adv. Power Line Down — The Communications Center received a report from a man at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Ash Street that a power line was down at 10:25 a.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and Water and Light Department officials advised. Liquidation Auction- Marland Estate Conference Center, Hotel Restaurant- 9a.m. Saturday February 3rd. 901 Monument, Ponca City. Nicholson Auction Co. 767-1236. adv. Accident — A man from the 400 block of South Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:26 a.m. Monday that an accident had occurred. An officer was assigned and information was logged that subjects exchanged information. Vehicle Hit — A man from the 3500 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:19 a.m. Monday that his vehicle had been hit while parked in the lot overnight. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Pedestrian Hit — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 11:56 a.m. Monday that an accident in the Wal-Mart parking lot Sunday involved a vehicle that hit a shopping cart and knocked it into a pedestrian. Information was logged on the identification of the vehicle. Burglary — A man from the 1100 block of South Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:46 p.m. Monday that someone had burglarized the residence and had taken money and other items. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 5:09 p.m. that a 40-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Vehicle Damaged — A man from the 400 block of South Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:30 p.m. Monday that his car had been hit by another that left without stopping. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Bicycle Stolen — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:49 p.m. Monday from the 200 block of North Fifth Street that his bicycle had been stolen while at the church there. Information was logged. Suspicious Activity — A man reported from the intersection of South Second Street and East Cherry Avenue at 7:55 p.m. Monday that someone had been shooting a gun. Two officers were assigned and information was logged that subjects had been shooting fireworks. Subject Held — The Communications Center received a report at 2:29 a.m. Tuesday that a suspicious subject was walking along the street in the 200 block of East Highland Avenue. Two officers from the Ponca City Police Department responded to the scene and a 37-year-old man was held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 900 block of North Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:31 p.m. Monday that his vehicle had been vandalized while parked in the Po-Hi parking lot last week. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Cleared Warrants — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue that five subjects had been taken into custody on city warrants for failure to pay. They included a 21-year-old man, a 21-year-old woman, a 29-year-old man, a 42-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man. Accident — A vehicle accident at the intersection of South Lincoln Street and West South Avenue was reported to the Communications Center at 1:04 p.m. Monday. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department was assigned and an ambulance and rescue unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. A subject was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment. of injuries. Subject Held — An officer reported from the 2500 block of North Fourteenth Street at 1:49 p.m. Monday that a 28-year-old woman was being held on a failure to appear and failure to pay warrant. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a Conoco Convenience, 1613 West South Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:07 p.m. Monday that someone had not paid for gas. An officer was assigned and information was logged on an elderly woman who attempted to use a credit card to pay for the gas. Subjects Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Union Street and West Hartford Avenue at 2:48 p.m. Monday that an 18-year-old man was being held for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia; a 38-year-old woman was being held for possession of marijuana; a 21-year-old woman was being held for possession of LSD and methamphetamine with an intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drug proceeds and a city warrant; a 22-year-old man was being held for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm; a 22-year-old man for possession of LSD and methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of drug proceeds; a 22-year-old man was held for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and an 18-year-old woman was held for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 100 block of Fairview Avenue at 3:11 p.m. Monday that a 24-year-old woman was being held for domestic assault and battery. Cleared Warrants — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue that five subjects had been taken into custody on city warrants for failure to pay. They included a 21-year-old man, a 21-year-old woman, a 29-year-old man, a 42-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man. Item Missing — A woman from the 1000 block of Poplar Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:51 p.m. Monday that a wedding band had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Second Street and East Cherry Avenue at 11:36 p.m. that a 16-year-old boy was being held for DUI, no driver’s license, speeding, and transporting an open container of liquor. A 23-year-old man was held on a city warrant for failure to pay. Bicycle Abandoned — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:02 a.m. Tuesday that a bicycle had been abandoned in the 700 block of South First Street. Animal Control was notified to remove the bicycle. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the west bound lanes of the 200 block of East Grand Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:41 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fraud — A man from the 100 block of North Third Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:21 p.m. Monday that someone had made a false pawn declaration. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Trespass Warning — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:59 p.m. Monday that two subjects had attempted to fight with an employee. Two officers were assigned and trespassing warnings were issued to subjects in a vehicle outside the business. An extra patrol for the business was requested. Subject Held — An officer from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue reported at 4:27 p.m. Monday that a 23-year-old man had been taken into custody from U.S. 177 one-quarter of a mile south of Harding Avenue on a city warrant for failure to pay. Mail Tampering — A woman from the 2900 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:40 p.m. Monday that some mail had been tampered with. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vehicle Vandalized — A man from the 900 block of North Fifth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:31 p.m. Monday that his vehicle had been vandalized while parked in the Po-Hi parking lot last week. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. LIFESTYLESThe Neighborhood ChefBy Sherry Muchmore This week we’ll feature several ways of preparing seafood, from entree to a rich, hearty soup to two hot appetizers. Shrimp, crab and halibut are those featured seafood items. All of these recipes are excellent and are relatively easy to prepare. Good friend Steve Skidmore, Ponca City Librarian up until he departed some four years ago for the peaceful tranquility of the Pacific coastline, sent me this delicious recipe for halibut. He now lives in Florence, Ore., a quaint little community that hosts the most photographed lighthouse in the United States. In Steve’s words “Here is a great coastal Oregon seafood recipe that I have actually made and can vouch for; plus it is very easy to prepare — even I can do it.” Easy Baked Halibut Fillets Steve Skidmore, Florence, OR 1 pound of Halibut or other white fish fillets cooking spray or olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place fish in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray or olive oil. Combine lime juice, mayonnaise, onion powder and pepper in a small bowl, and spread over fillets. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; drizzle with butter. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 4 servings, Serving size: 4 ounces of fish. Several years ago, I was trying to find Campbell’s Cream of Shrimp Soup with no luck. So after a little experimenting and taking several short-cuts, the following shrimp soup came about. Not only is it easy to make, it’s rich creaminess combines a delicate blend of flavors, none over-powering the other. Cream of Shrimp Soup 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 large clove garlic (crushed) 2 cups peeled raw shrimp, diced 1/2 8-ounce brick cream cheese, cubed 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 2 cans cream of potato soup 1 can cream of celery soup 1 4.25-ounce canned shrimp plus liquid 2 soup cans milk 1/2 soup can whipping cream Fresh parsley, chopped (as garnish) In a large soup pot, sauté onion and garlic in the melted butter. Stir in the raw shrimp, cook several minutes until shrimp turns pink. Sprinkle with cayenne and stir in cream cheese, the concentrated soups, canned shrimp with liquid, milk and whipping cream. Stir until all ingredients are blended and cheese has melted. Do not boil. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Serve with hot crusty bread or buttery crackers such as Ritz. Yields 5-6 servings This great tasting dip makes just the right amount to serve in one of the mini-crocks. I actually prefer mine with a little more heat than just a dash of cayenne but any way you prepare it, this will be one you’ll want to use over and over again. Hot Crab Dip 1 5-ounce jar Kraft Sharp Old English 8 ounces cream cheese 2 6-ounce cans crab meat, drained 1/4 cup cream (I use whipping cream, but could use Half & Half) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt dash cayenne In the top of a double boiler, melt cheese, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Serve warm in a mini-crock pot with Ritz crackers or Melba rounds. When reheating, add a little milk until a desired consistency is reached. Note: Fresh crab meat may be substituted. Here’s a tasty number that’s a little different from many shrimp dips. This is not one of those bland recipes. This one will zap your taste buds, a super variation from the traditional. Hot Shrimp Cheese Dip 1/4 cup butter (1/2-stick) 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/8 cup minced onion (2 tablespoons) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup milk 2 cups stewed tomatoes, drained and diced 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1-1/2 cups grated Velveeta cheese 2 eggs 2 cups small raw shrimp (or diced) Melt butter and sauté green pepper and onion. Blend in flour and add seasonings. Gradually stir in milk until well blended. Add tomatoes and cheeses stirring till melted. In a small bowl, beat eggs with fork and add a little of the hot mixture, pour all back into the sauce pan and cook 4 minutes. Add shrimp, cooking 4 minutes more. Serve hot in chafing dish or mini-crock. This may be frozen. Send your recipes to: The Neighborhood Chef, c/o The Ponca City News, P.O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602, or e-mail me at: chef@poncacitynews.com (All recipes become property of The Ponca City News.) SPORTSOSU Student Editor Just Missed Flight OSU Student Editor Just Missed FlightSTILLWATER. (AP) — Choosing to stay in Stillwater for a CD release party saved Josh Crutchmer’s life, he says. As sports editor of the Daily O’Collegian, Oklahoma State University’s student newspaper, Crutchmer said he was offered a chance to fly with the basketball team to cover last Saturday’s game against Colorado. He backed out a few days in advance because some friends in a band called Cross Canadian Ragweed were having a CD release party in Stillwater. Had he attended the game, Crutchmer said he would have been a passenger on the same plane as OSU sports publicist Will Hancock. The plane carrying Hancock and nine other members of OSU’s traveling party crashed on the return trip to Stillwater, killing all on board. “I imagine that as the days go by and I look back and realize that I blew off my job to have fun, those people that didn’t — those people that were doing their job — paid the ultimate price,” Crutchmer said. “I guess when that sets in, that will make it a little tougher. Right now I’ve just been pretty thankful that I had some friends come to town on that night at that time.” Crutchmer said he was at the Wormy Dog Saloon around 10:30 p.m. when news broke of the tragedy. He said silence fell over bar as people gathered around televisions for details. “I saw Will’s face on there and that’s when I lost it,” he said. “It was really emotional.” Crutchmer, who calls himself a devout Christian, said he believes God booked his friends’ band at the Wormy Dog for a reason. Sutton Holding His Team Together Following TragedyOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nothing he learned in basketball coach training could have prepared him for the task of talking to the relatives of two his players and others who died in a weekend plane crash in Colorado, Eddie Sutton said. “I don’t ever want to go through that again,” Sutton said Monday in his first public comments since Saturday’s accident. “But I know God will help me through this. We’ll all have to get through it. Maybe we’ll never be able to get over it completely, but life goes on and if you are a strong believer in God, you know all 10 of those people are with our maker.” The comments came in a taped interview for his weekly radio show that was played Monday night. Sutton, who has not spoken formally to the media, sounded fatigued as he spoke during the show. Sutton said after calling family members after the accident, he checked to see how other team members were dealing with the deaths of players Nate Fleming and Daniel Lawson early Sunday. “I went by to see all the players to make sure they were OK and to tell them how much I loved them and that we were all just going to have to bond together and get closer and get through this,” he said. “We are going to do that. Life goes on and we’ve got to make sure we aren’t going to dwell on this forever, but for a while, it’s going to be difficult for all of us.” Other head basketball coaches close to Sutton said Monday they were not surprised that the veteran coach would be bolster his players’ spirits. “He is a very strong person, and those players will certainly rally around him,” said James Dickey, the coach of Texas Tech and a former assistant coach under Sutton, 64. “He’ll provide great leadership. He’ll say the right things, he’ll do the right things, but he’s got a tremendous burden.” Dickey’s team and Oklahoma State were scheduled to play Tuesday, but the contest was postponed indefinitely. “He truly epitomizes the philosophy of family, and cares about those people,” Dickey said. “He knows how invaluable the members of the support team and team members. But it’s hard on him. Very hard.” Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson said he spoke at length with Sutton on Monday morning and said Sutton appeared to be holding up well, given the circumstances. “If I had to use a word for coach Sutton this morning, I would use strong,” Sampson said. “I don’t know if life prepares us for anything like this. This isn’t losing a ball game. It’s death.” Sutton advised players to remember good times. “I think sometimes when death occurs you go into mourning, which you should. But at the same time, you need to go through the healing process and one of the things you need to do is tell them about the funny things that have happened while we have all been together.” Sutton also defended Denver Mills, the pilot and one of the victims of Saturday’s ill-fated flight. “There’s not a plane that we’ve ever asked to take our student-athletes and our coaches on that wasn’t just in tip-top shape. The plane that went down, I have flown on it so many times,” Sutton said. “I have probably logged thousands and thousands of miles at Arkansas and Kentucky and OSU, and if there was a pilot that I would choose to fly me anywhere, it would be Denver Mills. He was the most cautious and safest pilot I’ve ever been around.” Sutton flew on one of two other planes which arrived safely back in Stillwater Saturday night. He said he talked to Mills before the doomed airplane left the ground and advised the pilot that the Cowboys did not want to leave “if it’s not going to be OK.” “And he said, ‘No coach. There’s no problem. It’s going to take us about an hour and 45 minutes to get home.”’ Sutton said. “So, what happened, I guess we won’t know for many days.” As Sutton reflected on Saturday’s tragedy, he also looked forward to something good. “I’ve got to go and see my new grandbaby be born — something pleasant,” Sutton said Monday as he left the Stillwater campus. PC Eighth Grade JV Beats ShidlerRED ROCK — A combination of eighth grade Red and Blue junior varsity teams merged to beat Shidler 29-11 Monday in the first round of the Frontier Middle School Tournament. Ponca City led 6-2 after the first quarter and 14-7 at the half. The third quarter score was 23-9. Mindy Hamrick the the team in scoring with nine points. Michelle Brewer had seven; Patton Theobald, 5; Morgan Hudsonspillar, 2; Dara Moyer, 2; Charlcy Hermanson, 1. Ponca City plays in the semifinals Thursday at 6 p.m.
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