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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, February 8, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALKeating’s Budget Under Fire Keating’s Budget Under FireOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma lawmakers are beginning the task of overhauling Gov. Frank Keating’s budget after hearing the governor reiterate an agenda he describes as ‘‘a good government crusade.’’ ‘‘We’re going to pass the $3,000 teacher pay bill quickly and give the governor an opportunity not just to talk the talk on teacher pay, but to walk the walk as well,’’ Senate President Pro Tempore Stratton Taylor, D-Claremore, said Monday atter Keating’s sixth State of the State speech. In his 52-minute talk, Keating repeated his proposals for tax cuts, education changes and revamping the workers compensation system. He was interrupted frequently by applause, mostly from Republican legislators and GOP partisans, but drew boos from union members for standing for a right-to-work law. About a dozen Democrats were absent for various reasons and one walked out during the speech. Some House members had said they would boycott the talk because of the Republican governor’s recent comments made concering Democrats and teachers. Keating again called for lower income, estate and motor vehicle taxes. The loudest applause came when he introduced Sen. Larry Dickerson, D-Poteau, who is waging a battle against cancer and entered the chamber using a walker and when he referred to the late U.S. House Speaker Carl Albert of McAlester, who died Friday. Keating had earlier outlined a $5.2 billion budget that called for spending $100 million on teacher pay raises, $42 million extra on Medicaid and $40 million more on colleges and universities. He wants a $500 million bond issue for capital building projects and roads and proposes to spend all of the $116 million available from the national tobacco settlement. On taxes, Keating wants to cut the state income tax by a quarter percent as part of a five-year period to reduce the tax by 18 percent. He proposed cutting auto tag costs by $66 million and aligning the state estate tax with the federal exemption. Frederick Named to PC School BoardBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Norris Frederick was unanimously appointed to the Ponca City Board of Education during a special meeting Monday. Frederick will fill the vacancy created in Ward 6 when Steve Stalcup had to resign after he moved from the district in November. Stalcup had been a board member since 1994. Other candidates interviewed Monday for the vacancy were David Kinkaid, Kathy McLemore and John Pangburn. Frederick’s appointment was by a unanimous 5-0 vote. Frederick, a 1974 graduate of Ponca City High School, says he has a vision for the district. “My vision for this school district is that of a district that is working in a harmonious partnership with the community which will facilitate the success of the district’s goals and objectives,” Frederick said. He added that he wants to be an honest voice with the board and a hard worker for the citizens of Ponca City. “With that in mind, I believe many issues should be addressed — including school spirit, community support, student academics, dropout rate and student/teacher relationships,” he said. Frederick has been a Conoco employee for the past 23 years, primarily at the local refinery. At Conoco, he is responsible for the routine maintenance, project installation, contractor services and inspection activities. In previous years, he has been a field coordinator and mechanical inspector. Following high school, Frederick received a degree from Northern Oklahoma College In May, 1998, by attending night school. He has two children in the Ponca City schools: Lyndsi, age 17, a junior at Po-Hi; and Zak, age 12, a seventh-grader at West Middle School. His oldest child, Whitney, graduated from Ponca City High last May. Frederick says he is not afraid of hard work. “I always finish what I start and I know what it takes to serve on a board.” He is president of the Ponca City High School Alumni Association, past president and treasurer for Union Elementary School and a member of the Oklahoma Officials Association. He is actively involved in leading the effort to transform the old Attucks School into a viable working community center. He serves as a board member for the Southside Alliance and Ponca City Traffic Commission. Frederick says he understands the importance of athletics in a school system. “I have held a certificate from the Oklahoma Officials Association for 25 years and I coach many basketball and baseball teams,” he explained. He added that athletics are only a part of the all-around experience high school students should receive. “Athletics is important, but kids must also get a good high school education. I want to see every child in Ponca City succeed in whatever they choose to do,” he said. Frederick will be sworn in as an official board member during a regular board meeting later this month. Board Awards Building PactBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor A contract was awarded Monday night to KJ McNitt, Oklahoma City, for the East Middle School remodeling project. The amount, including alternates, was $2,426,740. The contract, which received unanimous approval, was approved during a special meeting of the Ponca City Board of Education. The remodeling project was made possible from a bond issue Ponca City residents passed in February, 1999. Dr. Joe Surber, assistant superintendent of building operations, said construction work should begin soon. “Hopefully, the work will start sometime this week. The good thing about using this company is they have decided to use local sub-contractors,” Surber said. Once the construction work begins, most of the projects (cafeteria, library and offices) are scheduled to be completed by Aug. 11. Other projects, including computer labs and other unused classrooms, could take an additional one to two weeks. “I don’t think the construction work will bother the kids,” Surber said. “The crews will work weekends and evenings until school is out in May. KJ McNitt will work on one wing at a time to avoid noise.” The East Middle School remodeling project will include ceiling and light demolition, interior doors and hardware, interior gypsum board partitions, hollow metal frames, painting, suspended ceiling replacement, floor tile and carpet, an elevator and additional rooftop HVAC units. Other remodeling projects include new restrooms and replacement of sanitary sewer systems, new fire alarm, clock/bell, intercom systems, adding a fire sprinkler and new lighting. In addition, the library will be moved to the first floor. Some of the rooms renovated will be the band, art, chorale and computer labs. The home economic rooms will be modified and there will be some renovation to the administrative areas. The teachers’ work room will be moved and a conference room established. The east hallway to the cafeteria will be opened up and enlarged. Nearly NewsThe recent announcement concerning Pioneer Women Afghan was fine, but one of the phone numbers to call for purchasing an afghan was incorrect. The correct number is 762-1429. Sheriff Countryman Provides Program for Noon Lions ClubLaw enforcement at the county level was the subject of the program given by Kay County Sheriff Craig Countryman at the Feb. 2 Noon Lions Club meeting. A Kay County native, Countryman received his education at Northwestern at Alva and at OSU Tech in Oklahoma City. He has been employed by the sheriff’s department since 1987 and has been a sheriff since 1999. Countryman stated that even though nationwide crime is decreasing, serious criminal offenses by juveniles are on the rise. Juveniles in the nation committed more than 2,100 murders just last year. Kay County had one of these homicides. Additionally, there are two unsolved murders in Ponca City and one unsolved murder in Kaw City. Statistics show an 86 percent increase in drug related charges over the past ten years. There are many meth labs in Oklahoma and in Kay County. Availability of common household chemicals, along with recipes on the internet, has fueled the growth explosion of these highly volatile labs. Countryman stated that these drugs were handled by the OSBI. They also are called in to dismantle these labs. The sheriff’s department covers almost 950 square miles of territory. They do transportation of mental patients, transportation of prisoners, and juvenile transportation. He also advised the club of forfeiture processing of property confiscated in connection with criminal activity. Russ Parker introduced Student Leos Brittany Parker and Sterling Foy. Brittany told of upcoming activities at the high school including sports, debate and student council. Sterling told about his family and his plans to attend Brigham Young University, majoring in zoology and later attending dental school at the University of Oklahoma. Guests were Suzanne Zanardi, Carina Parker, Mike Joosten and Ron Paulsen. Announcements were made regarding “The Plummer Family” as a fund raiser, and the Mobile Screening Unit, which will be here April 1. The district Lions meeting will be Feb. 11 and 12 at Roman Nose State Park. It also was announced that the club has bought two Internet-ready computers and two printers for the Lion’s Boys Ranch at Perkins, and Lions were asked to sign up for the trip to Perkins to make the presentations. The boys at the Ranch have invited the members to stay for dinner on the evening of the presentation. Southwestern College Features Concert, Jazz BandsWinfield, Kan. — A concert featuring the Southwestern College Concert and Jazz Bands will be presented in Richardson Auditorium Sunday at 3 p.m. The afternoon will include music by Frank Ticheli and Robert Sheldon, both well known for their contributions to concert band music. Ticheli’s folk melodies such as “Shenandoah” and Sheldon’s “Beyond the Higher Skies” will be featured selections. Southwestern’s energetic Jazz Band adds to the concert a variety of music styles, from big band to contemporary jazz. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call Southwestern’s performing arts office at (316) 221-8272. DEATHSRobert Leo Benham Jr. Robert Leo Benham Jr.FAIRFAX — Robert “Bobby” Leo Benham Jr., resident of Burbank, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, near Ramona. He was 31. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at the First Christian Church in Fairfax with the Rev. Lewis Bernard, pastor of the Full Gospel Assembly, officiating, and the Rev. George Weston, pastor of the First Christian Church, assisting. Burial will follow at the Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Robert Leo Benham was born Nov. 7, 1968, in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of Robert Benham Sr. and Billie (Wiggins) Benham. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1971, and he attended and graduated from Ralston High School in 1987. He married Tammy Hendrix on June 5, 1990, in Fairfax, and the couple made their first home in Ralston before settling in Burbank. He was employed by NOICO as a scaffold builder. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf and, most of all, spending time with his children. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Billie and Carl Ford of Ponca City; three children, Ashley Maxine Benham, Robert Casey Benham, and Brandon Corey Benham; four brothers, Michael Freeman of Ralston, Ron Freeman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cecil Allison of Grayhorse, and Floyd Allison Sr. of Ponca City; five sisters, Mary Freeman of Paris, Ark., Sherry Thompson of Grand Rapids, Ohio, Billie Kuhnle of Weston, Ohio, LaVonne Bagshaw of Ponca City, and Diane Benham of Burbank; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his father; his grandparents; and one brother, Elton Freeman. Casket bearers will be Doug Foster, Allen Wilson, Elton Freeman, Chuck Freeman, Terry Myers, and Lester Bagshaw. Honorary casket bearer will be Mike Freeman. Herbert C. CooperANTHONY, Kan. — Herbert C. Cooper, resident of Anthony, Kan., area, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Wichita. He was 81. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at the Williams Funeral Home in Anthony, Kan. Burial will be in the Singer Cemetery at Bluff City, Kan. Friends may call until 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Herbert C. Cooper was born March 27, 1918, in Freeport, Kan., the son of Francis C. and Sarah Maude (Medlam) Cooper. He was a retired mechanic and farmer, a longtime Anthony, Kan., area resident, and a member of the Freeport Presbyterian Church. He married Lois Jean Arb at Corwin, Kan., on Oct. 30, 1949; she died Jan. 12, 1989. Survivors include two sons, Howard Cooper of Ponca City and Dennis Cooper of Argonia, Kan.; his brother, Clifford Cooper of Anthony, Kan.; and two grandchildren. Lois May VaughnBLACKWELL — Lois May Vaughn, former resident of Blackwell, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at the Betty Dare Good Samaritan Center in Alamogordo, N.M. She was 84. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in the chapel of Roberts and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Longcrier of the First Baptist Church of Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Olive Cemetery in Nardin. Friends may view the body from Wednesday from 8 a.m. until time of service. Lois May Vaughn was born Feb. 5, 1916, in Blackwell, the daughter of Marion Albert and Olive May (Grimsley) Tredway. She grew up on the Tredway farm north of Blackwell and attended Blackwell schools through her junior high years. They moved to Selman where she graduated from Selman High School in 1934. She then attended Northwestern State College in Alva. She received her beautician’s license and was employed as a beautician. She married Chester C. Vaughn on Oct. 6, 1940, in Blackwell and they lived there until 1945, where she worked for a florist while her husband was away during World War II. They moved to Berryville, Ark., for a short time following his discharge. They also lived in Delaware County; Arkansas City, Kan.; Selman; Blackwell; and Noel, Mo. before settling in New Mexico in 1966. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1969. She was a member of the Tularosa Baptist Church and the Tularosa Older Americans Center in Tularosa, N.M. and the Home Extension Group while in Delaware County. She enjoyed traveling, Broadway plays, oil painting, knitting, crocheting and tatting. Survivors include adopted twins, Barbara Jo Telles of Alamogordo, N.M. and Billy Joe Vaughn of Las Cruces, N.M.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Tredway Romigh; and three brothers in infancy. ObituariesMonica Sue SherrodMonica Sue Sherrod, resident of Blackwell, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 5, 2000, at her home in Blackwell. She was 54. A tribal feast will be held at noon on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, at the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Center with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Monica Sue Burgess was born May 5, 1945, at Ponca City, the daughter of Roy Burgess and Lodema (Martin) Burgess. The family lived in California during Monica’s earlier years. She was married to Erma “Neal” Sherrod on May 5, 1983, in Ponca City. She was a homemaker, serving at various times as a hospital volunteer. Her enjoyments included fishing and being with friends. She is survived by her mother, Lodema “Jonnie” Cummings of Ponca City; three daughters, Janet Baker of Sacramento, Calif., Nancy Muteze of Woodland, Calif., and Monet Ramsey of Sarcoxie, Mo.; three sons, Edward Jamison of Sarcoxie, Mo., Larry Kruckelburg Jr. and Brian Kruckelburg, both of Bradford, Ohio; two adopted daughters, Lori Breedlove and Jimette Hall; two brothers, Rod Burgess of Ponca City, Dewayne Burgess of Newkirk; one sister, Lynette Gregory of Indianapolis, Ind.; 17 grandchildren; several aunts and uncles; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; husband; and longtime friend, Ken Opstead. Casket bearers will be Butch Hall, Steven McBane, Don King, Gilbert Jones, James Fisher and Brian Kruckelburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary John Albert SheikNEWKIRK — John Albert Sheik, longtime Newkirk area farmer, died late Sunday night, Feb. 6, 2000, in the Newkirk Nursing Center. He was 81. A prayer service has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday in Miller-Stahl Funeral Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Marvin Leven and the Rev. Richard Beckman as celebrants. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Nephews serving as casket bearers will be Gary Horinek, Chris Horinek, Herb Horinek, Dennis Horinek, Dan Boone, and Kenneth Sheik. Honorary bearers will be the 4th Degree Honor Guard. John Albert Sheik was born June 30, 1918, on the family farm southwest of Newkirk. He grew up on the farm and attended St. Francis Catholic School. After the death of his father in Jan. 1938, he took over responsibility of the farming operation with his brother and provided for his mother and sister. He cared for his mother until her death in 1971. On June 30, 1971, he and June Lavon Woodall were married in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blackwell. They made their home on the family farm until 1992 when they moved to Ponca City. Mrs. Sheik died May 4, 1998. In Oct. 1998 he entered Highland Nursing Center, moving to the Newkirk Nursing Center in Nov. 1999. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Newkirk, and he was a 3rd and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. He enjoyed farming and gardening, and he loved his dogs and cats and visiting with friends. He is survived by a stepson and his wife, Michael D. and Sue Daly of Blackwell; a sister and her husband, Lucille and Leonard Horinek of Newkirk; two step granddaughters, Shawna Daly of Ponca City and Jennifer Daly of Stillwater; and several nephews and nieces, and great nephews and great nieces. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leonard Sheik. A memorial fund has been established with St. Francis Catholic Church. Contributions may be made in Mr. Sheik’s memory through Eastman National Bank, P.O. Box 468, Newkirk, Okla. 74647. paid obituary Services PendingGeorge H. CornellBLACKWELL — George H. Cornell, resident of Ponca City, died early this morning, Feb. 8, 2000, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Ponca City. He was 76. Services are pending with Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Blackwell. Beulah SullivanNEWKIRK — Beulah Sullivan, resident of Newkirk, died Monday night, Feb. 7, 2000, in the Shawn Manor Nursing Home in Ponca City. She was 75. Survivors include her sister the Rev. Pernina Weatherman of Newkirk. Services are pending with Miller Stahl Funeral Home. Charles R. CooperCharles Raymond Cooper, Enid resident, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Enid. He was 62. Survivors include a sister, Jean Hess, of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. NEWS BRIEFSFire Run — The Communications Center received a call at 8:22 a.m. Monday that smoke was coming from the front of a residence in the 1800 block of El Camino Street. Fire investigators reported steam from a dryer vent, but no fire. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Burglary — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of West Hartford at 9:21 a.m. Monday that a cell phone had been stolen from a vehicle in that area. Betty’s Boutique further reduction on winter merchandise to 75% off. adv. Theft — A man from the 300 block of South Birch Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:34 a.m. Monday that someone had stolen a license plate from a vehicle. State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and weekend DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday, February 11th and Saturday, February 12th starting at 5:00 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv. Item Not Returned — A man from the 1400 block of West South Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:38 a.m. Monday that someone had not returned a 16-foot trailer that had been rented. Affordable Roses from $30 dozen. Balloon bouquet from $10. “Villa” Floral & Balloons at West End. 223 W. Grand. 765-8864. adv. Calves on the Road — A motorist reported from U.S. 60 and 8 Mile Road at 9:47 a.m. Monday that two calves were on the roadway. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol was notified. For Sale: Hammond organ, excellent condition, lots of sheet music. Also roto-tiller, eight horse power, two speed with reverse. After five call 765-3542. adv. Abandoned Bicycle — An abandoned bicycle was found in the 400 block of South Fourth Street at 10:27 a.m. Monday according to the Ponca City Police Department. Animal Control handled the situation. Valentine Salad Luncheon Thursday February 10, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Adults $5. Preschool $1.50 adv. Vandalism — A man reported from the 700 block of North First Street at 10:33 a.m. Monday that the door of a rental house had been kicked in and someone apparently gets inside to spend the night. An officer was notified to make an extra patrol of the area. 20% Off all items! We’ve moved to Ponca Plaza, come see us! Mrs. Brown's Attic. adv. Abandoned Bicycles — Three abandoned bicycles were reported in the 1300 block of North Seventh Street at 10:35 a.m. Monday. Animal Control removed the bicycles from a nearby dumpster at the scene. 35% Off selected stuffed animals, Carla’s Hallmark. 405 East Grand, 405 East Grand. adv. Abandoned Bicycle — A resident of the 700 block of North Second Street reported to the Ponca City Police department at 10:42 a.m. Monday that a bicycle had been abandoned. Animal Control handled the problem. Soccer Sign-up starts Sat., Feb., 5th 9-1. Feb 7th, 8th, & 9th, 4-8pm. 4 1/2 years and up. Quantum Computers Systems. 312 East Grand. Call 762-9056. adv. Threat — The Ponca City Police Department received a call at 11:38 a.m. Monday that someone was creating a disturbance in the 1500 block of Bradley Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report that a subject had been threatened with a baseball bat, knife and vicious dog. The officer took a report on the assault with a deadly weapon. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Threat — A woman from the 3500 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:56 a.m. Monday that she had been threatened. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that the woman had been sexually harassed at work and at her residence. Shoplifter — A woman from the Stoneridge area reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:04 p.m. Monday that someone had stolen a cellular phone from a vehicle. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the Pioneer Technology Center that a 24-year-old woman was being held on a Kay County warrant. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:52 p.m. Monday. Every Wednesday ğ price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Purse Missing — A woman reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:33 p.m. Monday that a purse had been taken from a vehicle while parked at Hastings Sunday night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Wal-Mart Free local Valentine delivery, order now through February 13, deliver 13-14. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Grand Avenue at 4:44 p.m. Monday that a 44-year-old man was being held for domestic violence. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 200 block of East Oklahoma Avenue at 5:28 p.m. Monday that a 19-year-old man was being held on a city warrant, a Kay County warrant, and second degree rape and lewd molestation. Gas Drive-Offs — A clerk at Citgo, 400 East South Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:46 p.m. Monday that subjects had left without paying for $26 worth of gas and $5 worth of gas. The information was logged. Subject Held — An employee from Wal-Mart requested assistance with a subject being held for shoplifting at 6:14 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and the 16-year-old boy was held for petty larceny and released to a parent. Injury Accident — A motorist reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 8:22 p.m. Monday that a van had overturned pinning subjects inside one-half mile east of Waverly Street on Hartford Avenue. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and took one subject to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Hit and Run — A man at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Lake Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:08 p.m. Monday that a hit and run accident had occurred. An officer was assigned and information was taken on a girl that had hurt her neck. LIFESTYLESThe Neighborhood Chef The Neighborhood Chefby Sherry Muchmore Valentine’s Day is perfect for hearts, flowers and of course, chocolate. This February 14th, try making a special home-made chocolate heart for your favorite valentine. Chocolate Valentine Heart1 3/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted and divided (can substitute with peanuts or almonds) 2 8-ounce packages semisweet chocolate 1/4 cup butter or margarine 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup flaked coconut Grease an 8 inch heart shaped cake pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with waxed paper and spray the waxed paper. Now sprinkle 1 cup of the toasted pecans evenly in pan. Combine semisweet chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil (don’t let water touch the top pan), reduce heat to low; cook and stir occasionally until melted. Remove from heat. Repeat with the white chocolate in another double boiler top. When melted, remove from heat. Drizzle about 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate over nuts, repeat with about 1/2 cup white chocolate. Chill heart mixture about 15 minutes or until firm. Reserve 1/2 cup of the semisweet mixture. To the remaining semisweet chocolate, add the remainder of nuts (3/4 cup) and the coconut; stir well and spread evenly over the chilled chocolate heart and chill another 15 minutes. If necessary, reheat semisweet and white chocolate separately in a double boiler. Spoon the remaining chocolates, alternately, over the coconut heart layer. Cut through melted chocolates with a knife to give a marbled effect. Cover and chill several hours until set. Carefully invert heart; peel off waxed paper and invert again onto a serving platter, may be decorated with a pretty heart shaped doily; or, wrap in decorative cellophane. Serve at room temperature. Yields 2 pounds. (Toasted Nuts: 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes). Mom made it and I make it. As a matter of fact, lots of people make this cake with only slight variables and different names. When I want a cake that will satisfy most people’s tastes, is easy to make, serves many and is a great carry over, this cake scores on all counts. And, when I want to please my favorite valentine, there isn’t a choice, it has to be chocolate and it has to be Buttermilk Chocolate Sheet Cake. Buttermilk Chocolate Sheet Cake1 cup Parkay margarine (2 sticks) 1/4 cup cocoa 1 cup water In a saucepan melt margarine and add cocoa and water, bring to a boil. Pour over dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda Stir this mixture until all ingredients are completely blended. Add and beat in : 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pour into a greased 11x15x1 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. While the cake is baking, get your ingredients ready to make the icing. 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup cocoa 6 tablespoons buttermilk 1 pound box powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped In a saucepan, melt the margarine and add cocoa and buttermilk. Bring to a boil and remove from the burner. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth with an electric mixer. Stir in the pecans and spread on the hot cake. Serve with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. (Variations: Toast the pecans and sprinkle over icing. Instead of 2 sticks of margarine, use 1/2 cup Crisco and 1 stick margarine or use all butter) ……And, if this cake isn’t rich enough by itself, try this decadent version: slice of cake, top with vanilla ice cream, pour the following hot fudge sauce over the ice cream. And, if you want, garnish with whipped cream with a cherry on top. Heavenly Hot Fudge Sauce1 stick margarine or butter (1/2 cup) 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 3 cups sugar 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk (tall can) 1/2 teaspoon salt Melt butter and chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot water. Stir in sugar gradually, about 4 tablespoons at a time, being sure sugar is completely moistened after each addition. Mixture will be very thick and quite dry. Add salt, slowly stir in evaporated milk, a little at a time. Simmer until all the sugar is melted. Serve hot. Makes 2 cups. May be stored in a covered jar in the refrigerator and reheated in double boiler or in the microwave. Note: A simple dessert is to simply slice angel food cake, top with ice cream and fudge sauce. Sprinkle with toasted nuts, peanuts, pecans or almonds. Sweet delicate bites of sugar. No wonder they’re called kisses. Meringue Kisses2 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup granulated sugar Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla until they hold soft peaks. Gradually add the sugar, about a tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper or place meringue in a pastry bag and pipe onto the cookie sheet in the shape of Hershey Kisses. Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Turn oven off and let dry in the oven for another hour. Serve plain or with a dipping sauce such as Hot fudge Sauce or the following super tangy lemon sauce. Makes about 24 meringue kisses. Lemon Curd Sauce1/2 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) Squeeze enough lemon juice for 1/2 cup and whisk with lemon rind, sugar and eggs in a metal bowl; cut butter into 4 pieces and add to mixture. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook mixture, whisking occasionally, until thickened and smooth, about 20 minutes. Serve lemon curd warm or chilled. Makes about 1 2/3 cups. Left-over sauce can be served with biscuits, toast or scones; or spread between layers of a cake. Can keep chilled and its surface covered with plastic wrap for about 3 days. Add a little heart to your Valentine’s Day. Do something special for your special person, they’ll love you for it. 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.) District Eight VFW Slates Glencoe MeetingJay Bjargo of Moore, state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Oklahoma, will be the honored guest at the upcoming district meeting. Members from 15 posts and 11 auxiliaries of District Eight VFW and Auxiliary, including representatives of the Ponca City VFW and Auxiliary, will gather Feb. 13 in Glencoe. District commander Cecil Henrick of Perkins and Trudy Farmer of Blackwell, district auxiliary president will conduct the sessions at the Glencoe VFW, two miles south and one quarter mile west on highway 108. Delegates and guests are expected from Barnsdall, Bartlesville, Blackwell, Cushing, Dewey, Fairfax, Glencoe, Marland, Newkirk, Pawhuska, Pawnee, Perkins, Ponca City, Stillwater and Tonkawa. Members are being reminded of Awareness Day Tuesday Feb. 22, from 8 a. m. to 12 noon at the State Capitol. Veterans and their dependents are encouraged to meet with their state legislators and discuss veteran issues pertaining to their area. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary are service organizations dedicated to promoting Americanism protecting veterans entitlements, providing scholarships for young people, raising funds for cancer research and volunteering in hospitals to insure “We Are the Future, Our Future Starts Now through Peace, Love and Dedication.” Newkirk Groups Meet, Review Upcoming PlansNEWKIRK — The Economic Restructuring committee met Feb. 1 at Smith Country. Announcement was made that another edition of the Newkirk CD will be available Feb. 11. The committee reviewed 1997-99 sales tax information. Mrs. Keating’s Oklahoma Century Community Project 2000 for downtown beautification was also discussed. Several potential projects for this were discussed, and other community volunteers will be encouraged to participate. In other Newkirk Main Street news, the Newkirk Junior Main Streeters assisted with folding the monthly calendars and distributing the business newsletter. They have also prepared posters for the annual trash off contest sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Entering the contest are Meghan Hutchason, Angie Albers, Erin Luis and Kristin Avallone. The banquet committee met Jan. 31 to plan the 2000 banquet, which will be held April 25 on the upper floor of the Masonic Building. Workshops for the March 4 quilt show will include Christmas ornaments, taught by Kathie Hartley, and shadow boxes and quilt pockets taught by Sue Roy. The workshops will be for quilters and non-quilters and will begin at 10:30 a.m. Main Street’s Millennium celebration is scheduled for May 27. One facet of the celebration will be an exhibit entitled “Rest in Peace” wind will include Tombstone Tales with four of Newkirk’s storytellers participating. Juvenile Unit Hears Travel PresentationThe Juvenile Unit of Mother’s Club met Jan. 21 at the home of Nancy Hays. Teresa Stout served as co-hostess. Lunch was served to 13 members and three guests, Beverly Carpenter, Nancy Gilliam, and Shelly Myers. Kathleen Scribner conducted the business meeting. Margie Newman and Ms. Scribner will serve as the nominating committee to obtain officers for 2000-2001 club year. Dues were discussed as well as the Spring luncheon. Correspondence was read from Teresa Stout. The program was given by Sherri Davis of Carlson Wagonlit -Universal Travel. She distributed brochures and newsletters with information on cruises and trips, and how to pack your suitcase. The next meeting will be held at the home of Carrie Johnson on Feb. 18. The program will be a book review by Marge Parker. BUSINESSState’s Regulatory Environment Improving Credit Card Possibility State’s Regulatory Environment Improving Credit Card PossibilityOKLAHOMA CITY — The CEO of a Cleveland County bank recently told state lawmakers Oklahoma needs to level the playing field between in-state credit card issuers and out-of-state institutions that can offer better terms. Neil Schemmer, president and chief executive officer of Security National Bank & Trust Co. in Norman, made that suggestion while addressing the House Committee on Banking and Finance. Of all credit cards held by Oklahomans, only about one-fifth were issued by Oklahoma-based companies, records reflect. A dramatic migration has occurred within the past decade, said Rep. Bob Weaver, a Shawnee Democrat who chairs the legislative committee. Previously approximately 70 percent of all credit cards issued in Oklahoma came from Oklahoma-based institutions, but today an estimated 80 percent of all credit cards used in the Sooner State were issued by out-of-state institutions, records indicate. Because of the current usury environment in Oklahoma, several large card issuers have sold their portfolios or decided to allow out-of-state issuers to take over their programs, Schemmer told the legislators. The problem is threefold, the banker said Oklahoma law restricts fees that consumers are charged and that historically are used to cover collection expenses. Oklahoma issuers are hampered in their ability to adjust for risk within each portfolio because they are not able to charge higher-risk consumers higher rates. Consequently, Oklahoma issuers must restrict approval of their cards to higher-qualified consumers, which inhibits the availability of credit for moderate-risk consumers who actually may have greater need for credit. Rates and fees for in-state companies are controlled by state law rather than by competition. In comparison, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the exportation of home-state interest rates and fees, Schemmer related; that means national banks can charge interest in accordance with the laws of the state in which they are "located," he explained. Consequently, the State of Oklahoma has no control over the rates or fees imposed by national credit card issuers such as Visa and MasterCard. That’s why a proposal last year to bar companies from issuing credit cards to Oklahomans younger than 21 would have affected less than 20 percent of the market in this state, Weaver noted. Schemmer said the majority of institutions that issue credit cards have moved their bases of operations to states such as South Dakota and Delaware, because they have almost no restrictions on issuing credit cards. According to Schemmer, only three major credit-card issuers remain in Oklahoma. “We must relax our laws and make Oklahoma more attractive if we intend to keep what little credit-card business we have left,” Weaver concluded. Lost Legend Opens on U.S. 60 East of Ponca CityThe owner of the new Lost Legend Restaurant on U.S. 60 east is Marsha Snow, who says, “Most people know me as Mrs. Jim Snow. I have opened a new restaurant with the help of my nephew Melvin Todd. “We named it the Lost Legend because you see, Jim is really the legend, but because of his health he can no longer do any physical work.” She added, “What he taught me being married to him going on 32 years, as well as, teaching his nephew is that he is here in us. “Our food will always stay the same in quality and quantity. With trustworthy employees and God on our side, we hope to make this one of the most successful places to eat in Ponca City.” State Chamber Named Export Advocate of Year by OC GroupOKLAHOMA CITY — The State Chamber, Oklahoma’s Association of Business and Industry was named Export Advocate of the Year for 1999 by the Oklahoma. City International Trade Association at an awards banquet Jan. 25 at the Oklahoma City Petroleum Club. The State Chamber was selected because of the strong leadership role it plays in promoting international trade among the Oklahoma business community, said Linda Richardson, executive director of the Oklahoma City International Trade Association. “The State Chamber has always been an advocate for business in the state of Oklahoma, looking out for local businesses in many capacities, especially with regard to public policy. They have continually worked to assure our laws and regulations are supportive of business,” Richardson said. “The State Chamber has become a champion for international trade and has been a particularly active player in developing a strategic plan for international expansion for the state. “The State Chamber has organized several large international conferences of its own and co-sponsored others as part of its commitment to create a forum for ongoing global initiatives and assist in coordinating Oklahoma’s efforts to increase international activity,” Richardson said. “The State Chamber has developed an international department which is focusing on public policy aspects supportive of international expansion by Oklahoma companies. They are working to clearly identify the urgency and benefits of expanding the state’s markets globally for Oklahoma’s political leaders,” Richardson said. Richard P. Rush, president and CEO of The State Chamber praised the efforts of the Oklahoma City International Trade Association in bringing together people interested in global trade issues and creating greater awareness of the advantages of international trade. “We are humbled to be recognized by the Oklahoma City International Trade Association for our efforts to grow exports for Oklahoma business and further open the doors to global markets,” Rush said. “If we are to significantly grow our economy, international trade must be a part of our focus.” Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin made the presentations, which included awards to KIMRAY, an Oklahoma City oilfield manufacturing equipment company as the 1999 International Business of the Year, and Sarkeys Energy Center at the University of Oklahoma as the 1999 Export Advocate of the Year from the Academic Community. The Oklahoma City International Award program was established to recognize companies and organizations that have exhibited outstanding commitment to their international activities, said Richardson. Notes/QuotesConoco Declares DividendHOUSTON — Conoco recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of 19 cents per share, on each outstanding share of Conoco Class A and Class B common stock payable on March 10, 2000, to stockholders of record on Feb. 10, 2000. Southwest Air MilesDALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co., has announced that the company flew 2.8 billion revenue passenger miles in January, a 14.9 percent increase from the 2.5 billion RPMs flown in January 1999. Available seat miles increased 13.3 percent to 4.7 billion from January 1999 level of 4.2 billion. The load factor for the month was 60.1 percent compared with 59.2 percent for last year. Pioneer Tech Offering New Training ProgramSince September, the Business and Industry Services (BIS) Division of Pioneer Technology Center has been offering a new training program to employers. Through the Small Business Management (SBM) program, the new seminar series called BlSeminars allows employers to send their employees to a variety of computer and lecture courses by paying a flat fee. The cost of the program is $200 for a semester or $300 for the fall and spring semesters. “This was a way for us to expand our services to some of the mid- and larger-sized companies, said Pam Dickerson, SBM Coordinator. “We realized that there were companies in our area that needed the computer training and some of our lecture classes without the one-on-one assistance. For example, Evans and Associates is taking advantage of the computer courses available through the BlSeminars program while Bowker Ford and Ponca Plaza take advantage of the consulting and individual customization of the materials they need.” Most of Dickerson’s other clients take advantage of both the lecture courses and the individual assistance. Local companies taking advantage of the new option include Pemberton’s, Evans and Associates, MICC, and Central National Bank, Blackwell. “All of my clients have different needs,” said Dickerson. “Some enroll just for one-on-one assistance and some want more. It truly is their option. My role is to provide the proper training and assistance that will enable them to become more competitive and productive with their business.” The SBM program offers lecture sessions in addition to the individual assistance and costs $150 for an entire year. We just want to make sure we meet the needs of as many businesses as possible.” The lecture sessions are scheduled based on client need and demand. Some of the session topics include marketing, customer service, retirement planning, drug and alcohol detection skills, front desk security, advertising, small business taxes, workers compensation, and collections. Dickerson further states that, “Every effort is made to provide the information needed by our clients so if the demand is there, we all do what we can to schedule session on that topic.” For more information on the SBM program at Pioneer Technology Center, contact Pam Dickerson at 7624336, ext. 275. Bartlesville’s On-Line Secures TrademarksThe United States Patent and Trademark Office has notified On-Line Communications, Inc., headquartered in Bartlesville, that its applications for trademarks have been approved. The company opened a Ponca City office in 1998. Already the company employs about 50 people and is continuing to hire more. Tom O’Connor, CEO of the company said, “This is a very exciting time for our company. Trademarks, new inbound telemarketing programs, Internet capability and expanding facilities. It’s a lot of work, but it’s fun.” Ted LaMontagne, Vice President of Strategic Planning said the trademarks coincide with the company’s marketing strategies and long-term business plan. “Having a trade name like AccuLead@ enables us to market our lead generating programs very easily. People immediately know that we are talking about accurate sales leads for sales people to follow up on.” The other Trademarks the company won are AppenData@, derived from appending data to databases and C-Sat Plus@, derived from Customer Satisfaction Research. “Each of these names have individual marketing plans in the works,” said LaMontagne, “and we expect it will drive our business forward very rapidly as we roll these programs out. Tom O’Connor is right, it’s a very exciting time for us.” Peggy O’Connor, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer said, “Since coming to the Midwest from New York six years ago the company has changed dramatically. We have more than doubled our size and this is only the tip of the iceberg. We have so much going on.” In addition to its already expanding workload the company is in the middle of preparing for a major new Inbound Telemarketing Sales Project. While the current project is to handle some 4,000 calls weekly, the projections have the potential to grow to more than 200,000 calls per month. This increased workload could benefit the Ponca City office since this facility has growth potential. “We expect this new inbound telemarketing project to provide more opportunity for people who already work at our company who have the skills this job will require. We also expect to hire many more people in the next couple of months to staff this new work,” O’Connor said. When the company moved to Bartlesville in 1993 it had 160 workstations located in two facilities. Today the company has 280 workstations in four facilities and is again looking to expand. In August of last year the company opened a 100-station facility in Emporia, Kan. O’Connor added, “We have many things on our plate, but you reach a point where you do not have a choice except to continue your growth. We are very lucky because we have an exceptionally good management team to help accomplish the goals of the company. These new jobs we are bringing into the communities we are located in will certainly help keep these local economies strong.” Leadership 1999 Sponsoring Blood DriveMembers of the Leadership Ponca City Class of 1999 are encouraging area residents and other Leadership classes to roll up their sleeves to help local patients by donating blood at their upcoming 2nd annual Valentine Blood Drive. The Oklahoma Blood Institute will set up at Niemann’s Self Defense Academy on Thursday. “People do not realize what a critical shortage of blood there is across the United States,” said Pixie Rowland, manager of Oklahoma Blood Institute Ponca City Center. “The blood supply has been extremely low for the last six weeks because so many regular donors have been sick. The recent snowstorm has also kept donors away. We are very grateful to the Leadership Class for their efforts in making sure that Ponca City has an adequate blood supply for local patients.” “With Valentine’s Day approaching, we thought it would be a good time for people to give a very special gift from their heart ... the gift of life,” explained Lana Jones, drive coordinator. “This is one way that our Leadership class continues to make a very important contribution to our community. We sponsored our first blood drive last year and it was such a good success that we decided to make it an annual event. I hope that a lot of people will join us in donating blood on February 10th.” In order to be a blood donor, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh 105 pounds and be in relatively good health. In addition to helping local patients, all donors will receive checks on their blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron and cholesterol levels. OBI also offers the prostate-specific antigen blood testing for men at a fee of $15 for donors and $20 for those unable to donate. All donors will also receive OBI’s “2000-Millennium T-shirt. The Oklahoma Blood Institute is an independent, regional, not-for-profit blood collection center with locations in Oklahoma City, Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Lawton, Ponca City and Tulsa. In Oklahoma, they supply blood products to over 75 percent of the hospitals in addition to many cancer centers, home health care agencies and free-standing outpatient surgery centers. OBI is the exclusive supplier of all blood products for medical facilities in Ponca City. Anyone who would like additional information about the blood drive or about blood donation may call the OBI Ponca City Center at (580) 762-9488. Susan Babbitt New Librarian At CollinsvilleFormer Ponca Citian Susan Ault Babbitt has been named librarian at the Collinsville Library. She is the daughter of Milly League and the late Robert M. Ault Jr. of Ponca City. A resident of Collinsville since 1969, Babbitt spent her entire career with the Tulsa Public School System before taking early retirement in 1997. The Collinsville Library is undergoing an $800,000 remodel/expansion program that will expanded the book capacity and includes a community meeting room. Babbitt attended grade schools in Austin, Texas, and Lincoln School in Ponca City, East Junior High and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1963. She attended Central State University in Edmond and Eastern New Mexico University earning her bachelor of science in 1967 and a masters degree from OSU in 1977 and her doctorate from OSU in 1990. Her husband Harold also spent most of his career with the Tulsa public schools and currently is a counselor for Metro Christina Academy. The Babbitts have two sons, Matt, a freshman in Collinsville High School, and Jeremy, who lives in Cypress, Texas and has three children. Two Single Home Permits Issued During JanuaryDuring January there were two single home permits issued by Charles Kelley, Ponca City. One was within the city limits with a valuation of $195,000. The other was within utility service boundaries and there was no valuation figure given. An update on the number of homes for sale in Ponca City on Feb. 1, shows there were 130. In the zero to $50,000 sector there are 61 houses for sale. The $50,000 to $100,000 there are 51 on the market and there are 18 over $100,000 for sale. These totals include both homes in town and out of town. Commercial Permits Three commercial permits were issued with a valuation total of $180,293. There were four remodel permits issued with a valuation of $29,500. There were 10 miscellaneous permits issued with $63,720 total valuation. Total valuation of the permits issued in January is $468,513. Total number of inspections made 95 and the total building revenue was $482. There were 26 electrical permits issued and 65 inspections made by Earl Whittaker’s electrical department. Total electrical revenue is $705. There were 32 plumbing permits issued and 51 inspections, under Buddy R. Osborn, plumbing inspector. The plumbing inspection revenue is $635. Also under Buddy R. Osborn, mechanical inspector, there were seven permits issued and 23 inspections made. Total mechanical revenue was $765. Total building inspection revenue was $2,588. SPORTSCowboys Embarrass Kansas Cowboys Embarrass KansasBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer STILLWATER. (AP) — Roy Williams wasn’t just upset. He was embarrassed. ‘‘This will be the shortest press conference in history. I have nothing to say,’’ Williams said Monday night after his 20th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks lost 86-53 to No. 14 Oklahoma State. ‘‘They absolutely defeated us in every phase of the game — physically, mentally and coaching.’’ The beating was the worst in Williams’ 400 games as a head coach and the third-worst in Kansas’ rich history. Desmond Mason scored 31 points and Oklahoma State shot 54 percent while holding the Big 12’s highest-scoring team 30 points below its average. ‘‘This was the worst feeling that I’ve ever had on the bench,’’ Williams said. ‘‘I felt like I was useless.’’ Williams started three freshmen for the second straight time, but even the veterans struggled. Leading scorer Kenny Gregory, a junior averaging 13.7 points per game, didn’t score until making two free throws 6 1/2 minutes into the second half. Those cut Oklahoma State’s lead to 19. A 3-pointer by Adkins and a four-point play by Mason quickly widened the margin to 62-38, and the Cowboys (19-2, 8-1 Big 12) continued to build from there. ‘‘I think that’s about the best we’ve played against anybody up to this point,’’ Mason said. ‘‘We have a great team and we can play great defense if we want to. If we go out with that mentality against everybody, we can give a lot of people some problems.’’ Mason was 10-of-14 from the field and finished one point shy of his career high. He did miss two dunk attempts, but made all five of his 3-point tries and turned one of those into the four-point play. ‘‘He’s a great player, and great players play great in big games,’’ said OSU point guard Doug Gottlieb. The Cowboys won their fifth straight and ninth in the past 10 games. They also ended an eight-game losing streak to Kansas that dated to Feb. 6, 1995. Kansas (17-6, 6-3) has lost four of its past six, all on the road. Jayhawks came in averaging 83 points per game, but shot just 34 percent against the league’s stingiest defense. ‘‘I told Roy that we played a little over our heads tonight,’’ coach Eddie Sutton said. ‘‘You play like that, you can play with most people in the country. I thought our defense was outstanding.’’ Oklahoma State, which shot 54 percent, took control early and didn’t give it up. After Kansas took its only lead, 6-4 on a 3-pointer by Kirk Hinrich, Oklahoma State went on a 21-5 run during the next seven minutes to take a 25-11 lead. Kansas had only five offensive rebounds in the first half and was held to one shot on just about every possession during the Cowboys’ run. Meanwhile Oklahoma State went 9-of-12, doing most of its damage inside. Things didn’t get any better for Kansas in the second half, as the Cowboys kept up their defensive intensity and continued to pull away. ‘‘I did not have them prepared to face this kind of exhibition. I was totally outcoached in every way and we were totally manhandled on the court.’’ The loss was the worst for Kansas since a 100-63 loss to Kentucky on Dec. 23, 1974. For Williams, it was his worst showing since a 123-95 loss at Oklahoma on Jan. 18, 1989, his first year at Kansas. Joe Adkins had 18 points and Gottlieb scored 12. He also was 6-of-10 from the foul line, where he came in shooting just 42 percent. Hinrich led Kansas with 12 points. Kenny Gregory, Kansas’ leading scorer with a 13.7 average, didn’t score until the 13:36 mark of the second half and finished with eight points. No. 14 OKLAHOMA ST. 86, No. 20 KANSAS 53 KANSAS (17-6) Gooden 3-8 1-4 7, Collison 3-8 2-5 8, Bradford 1-4 0-0 3, Hinrich 4-12 0-0 12, Gregory 3-7 2-2 8, Nooner 0-0 0-0 0, Crider 0-1 0-0 0, Boschee 3-9 0-0 8, Carey 0-0 0-0 0, London 0-2 0-0 0, Johnson 0-1 1-2 1, Chenowith 3-7 0-0 6. Totals 20-59 6-13 53. OKLAHOMA ST. (19-2) Montonati 3-9 3-4 9, Mason 10-14 6-8 31, Jonzen 2-2 3-3 7, Alexander 2-3 0-0 4, Adkins 5-12 4-4 18, Sooter 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 1-2 1-4 3, Cazzelle 0-0 0-0 0, Keep 1-1 0-0 2, Gottlieb 3-6 6-10 12, Webber 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-50 23-33 86. Halftime—Oklahoma St. 44, Kansas 29. 3-point goals—Kansas 7-22 (Hinrich 4-8, Boschee 2-8, Bradford 1-2, Gooden 0-1, Gregory 0-1, Crider 0-1, London 0-1), Oklahoma St. 9-13 (Mason 5-5, Adkins 4-7, Gottlieb 0-1). Fouled out—Bradford. Rebounds—Kansas 32 (Collison 9), Oklahoma St. 40 (Montonati 9). Assists—Kansas 14 (Hinrich 5), Oklahoma St. 16 (Gottlieb 8). Total fouls—Kansas 26, Oklahoma St. 16. A—6,381. Union Picks Cats Clean in LeagueTULSA — Tulsa Union may be fostering a bunch of pick pockets. The Redskins were certainly in the Ponca City Wildcat’s pockets all night long in cleaning out the Poncans’ 74-57 Monday night. The Redskins are composed of one mammoth tree and four mosquitoes who buzz around harassing all comers. Get past the pest and you run into the tree, otherwise known as 6-11 Jack Marlow. The Wildcats gave it the old college try but couldn’t overcome both obstacles after getting off to a slow start. The Wildcats missed their first four shots and that was just enough to give the Redskins, who also had their problems with the tough Ponca City defense, the edge. Ponca City manage one lead in the game, at 7-5 on a conventional three-point play by Billy Broughton. The Cats’ defense, even faced with the towering Marlow, kept then game close until late in the game when then mosquito stings became just too much. The Wildcats hit just 8-of-26 shots from the field in the first half and trailed 39-22. Ponca City’s 6-10 Derek Colvin held his own against Marlow most of the night and wound up with one of his better games. Colvin hit a pair of late third-quarter baskets and junior James Anno drove for another as the Cats trimmed the Union lead to 10 points at 50-40. However, Union went on a 13-4 run early in the fourth quarter that raised its lead to 66-46 and the Cats could do no better than trade baskets with the Redskins down the stretch. Blaine Petrie found his way around and over the Union defense for 15 points and Blake Geubelle had a late hot streak to score 11. Jeff Furnas finished with nine points while Broughton and Colvin each had eight, Michael Kirby six, Jared Brashears two and Tim Frick one. The Wildcats travel to Sapulpa Friday. Lady Wildcats Have Good Game in LossTULSA — For three and a half quarters Ponca City’s Lady Wildcats played almost flawlessly and gave Tulsa Union’s Lady Redskins all they could handle. But in the end, the No. 10 ranked Union girls hit the shots that counted and held off the Poncans, 49-38, here Monday night. “I was very proud of the girls,” coach Dana Pulley said. “That was one of the best games we’ve had. They only had six turnovers, I can’t remember the last time we just had six turnovers. “We were ahead by one (10-9) at the end of the first period, ahead by three (20-17) at halftime and tied (28-28) going into the fourth period. We hit 54 percent of our shots from the field.” But Union came out hot in the fourth period and quickly built a 37-31 lead. The Lady Cats kept chipping away at the lead and got to within two points, 39-37, on a pair of Tara Cries For Ribs free throws with just under three minutes remaining. But Union outscored the Lady Cats 10-1 down the stretch, getting four points from the free throw line and the final four on fast-break baskets as the Poncans had to press on the offensive end. Jenna Wedd paced the Lady Wildcat scoring with 13 points, but the Poncans had good balance. Cries For Ribs had eight points, including a pair of 3’s; Laura Sudbury had seven; Jena Birdsong six, on two treys; Alana Smith two; and Mallory Hodge two. The Lady Redskins had problems with the Poncans’ tough 2-1-2 zone. The Union girls managed to stay close with a zone of their own, but the Lady Cats managed to shoot over it often enough to build a 20-15 lead midway through the second period. That was the biggest lead by either team until Union’s late run. Union went in front 25-21 early in the third period, but a pair of baskets by Wedd and a trey by Cries For Ribs keyed a 7-3 run that tied the score at the end of three periods. The Lady Cats are on the road again Friday, at Sapulpa. They finish the regular season at home against Broken Arrow on Feb. 15 and Stillwater on Feb. 18.
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