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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, February 22, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALBoard Names New President Board Names New PresidentBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Feeling it was time for a change, the Ponca City board of education ousted four-year president John Young and elected Don Nuzum as its new leader Monday night. The decision was made by a split vote of 4-3. Nuzum will serve as president for at least one year. Nuzum was named to the board in February, 1999, after defeating incumbent Andrea Morriss for Seat 1. Young said he was surprised, but not upset, with the board’s decision. “I’ve done my time and now it’s time for a new face. I believe the board members saw that. I don’t have any ill feelings for Don,” he said. Board members who supported the change were Nuzum, Chris LittleCook, Marvin Clark and newly elected member Vicki Graves. The three members voting to keep Young as president were Young, Mike Kruck and new member Norris Frederick. “I was surprised,” declared Nuzum. “I heard rumors that something like this might happen, and then someone came to me and asked me if I would be interested,” he said. Nuzum believes it’s time for a change. “I think it’s good that citizens are seeing new faces on the board. I’m very excited for this appointment,” said Nuzum. Graves, who defeated challenger Michael Joosten for the Ward 7 post earlier this month, said a number of factors influenced her decision to vote for Nuzum. “[The board] is a team. I believe that rotating some responsibility will strengthen the team. I’ve worked with Don on several occasions. He’s done a lot for the community and that influenced my vote,” she explained. The outgoing president agreed with her. “Don is a good man and will do a good job for the school. I was able to serve four years as president and now it’s time for me to step down,” Young said. Young also noted his board seat is up for reelection next February. “If someone were to step up and show a commitment to quality education for our children, I might step down. Right now though I plan to stay on the board,” he said. The new president has been Ponca City Municipal Airport Manager since March, 1988. He is a 1992 graduate of Leadership Ponca City and serves on numerous committees involving school and community aspects. Board members also made another change Monday. LittleCook, who became a board member in 1998, replaced Mike Kruck as vice president, also by a 4-3 vote. Kruck became vice president last year. LittleCook works for the Ponca tribe as director of the Johnson O’Malley and Youth Outreach programs. Board Renews Its Faith in Three Top AdministratorsBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Ponca City Board of Education renewed its faith in three top administrators Monday night at the monthly board meeting. Unanimous approval for contract extensions were given to Jeff Denton, chief financial officer; Dr. John Scroggins, deputy superintendent; and Dr. Joe Surber, assistant superintendent of operations. By law, the contracts can only be for one year, but board members showed an intent to keep the three administrators in Ponca City for at least three more years by asking for verbal commitments. Letter Requirements The Academic Council at Po-Hi and the Curriculum Committee recommended changes to the academic letter requirements (weighted grades) policy. The policy was unanimously approved. Courses receiving added weight will be: Pre-AP English 9, Pre-AP English 10, Pre-AP English 11, Pre-AP Algebra II, Pre-AP Geometry, Calculus I and II, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Pre-AP Calculus, Zoology, Pre-AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Biology, Physiology, Spanish IV, Pre-AP Government and all other AP courses. Under the weighted grade procedure, approved honors courses will receive an Honors Course Adjustment of five points for an A, four points for a B, and three points for a C for those honors courses successfully completed, beginning with the 2000-2001 school year. Read Across America Board members signed a resolution declaring March 2 as “Read Across America Day.” The day will honor Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2, and will promote reading and adult involvement in the education of Ponca City’s students. Other Agenda Items Board members approved a resolution fixing the amount of bonds to mature, and authorized the clerk to give notice of said sale and fixing other details. This is part two of the 1999 bond issue. The district will sell $2,750,000 in bonds for the renovation of West Middle School. The date for the sale of bonds will be March 13. Bank of Oklahoma was selected as the paying agent/registrar for the proposed and existing bond issues. Bank of Oklahoma has been serving as the paying agent for the past few years. The bank charges a $200 acceptance fee and $300 annual fee for their services. The 2000-2001 school calendar was approved. This calendar will increase the number of instructional days to 174 plus two parent/teacher conference dates. Public Comment Bob Banta addressed members during Public Comment regarding the athletic program. Banta, who represents a group of people called CATS (Citizens for All Team Sports), said Ponca City was asked to host a ninth grade conference basketball tournament and turned down the offer. He said by not participating in the tournament, local businesses lost money. Valerie Nelson also spoke about incidents at Garfield Academy. She said her permission was not asked regarding her daughter taking swimming lessons from the YMCA. She alleges her daughter was asked to walk back to the school on foot. Nelson also told board members she talked with her daughter’s teacher about her reading ability, and that the teacher didn’t know what level her daughter was at. Superintendent Dr. Bill White said enrollment at Ponca City stands at 5,730 students with a gain of 35 students in January. White said the next board meeting will be on March 13 and the District Teacher of the Year Luncheon on March 28 at noon. Awards Kyle Keffer was honored at the meeting for his years of service as a board member in Ward 7. A reception was held prior to the meeting honoring Keffer and new board members, Vicki Graves and Norris Frederick. Both of the new board members took the oath of office at the meeting. The February Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards were presented to Judy Jones, Certified Employee of the Month; Marian Johnson, Support Employee of the Month; and Garfield PTO Board, Friend of Education. Crime StoppersPolice Investigating Burglary The Ponca City Police Department received a report of a burglary that had occurred at the DLV Lounge, which is located at 1127 East Scott Avenue. The burglary occurred sometime between Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 17 at 5:40 p.m. Police found pry marks on the front door of the business and believe this is to be the point of entry. Several items were removed from the business. Anyone with information about the burglary of the DLV Lounge, or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 762-5100. The caller will remain anonymous and may receive a reward of up to $1,000. Helpline Spring Training For Volunteers SaturdayDating back to 1974, Ponca City’s Helpline is preparing for another spring training for volunteers, and this year is coming up with a new approach. According to Lori May, Executive Director of Helpline, instead of the usual several weeks of nightly meetings, the spring session, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26, will be one all-day session with the usual qualified professionals in the teaching positions. Anyone interested in doing volunteer work with Helpline is urged to attend this one-day training period. The class will be held at the United Way Office, 205 North Second, and will begin at 8 a.m. with coffee, doughnuts and sign-in. The session will end at 5 p.m. and Helpline is providing lunch, May pointed out. The Helpline board has elected new officers for the Year 2000. Joyce Fox was named president of the board at their January meeting. Other officers are Laurie Pettay, first vice president; Kathryn Prescott, second vice president; Royce Caldron, secretary and Jack Monsour, treasurer. These officers will work with a board of some 20 members during the Year 2000. Helpline is a 24-hour a day crisis intervention, information and referral hotline, and is always looking for caring people to work the phones, May pointed out. Call 765-5551 to receive more information about the training or to sign up for the training session. Helpline is a United Way Agency. DEATHSIla Virginia Haskins Ila Virginia HaskinsARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Ila Virginia Haskins, resident of Arkansas City, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at her home. She was 86. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas City with the Revs. Buddy Cook and Ron Keith officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Ila Virginia Haskins was born Oct. 20, 1913, in Arkansas City, Kan., the daughter of Jasper Newton and Dessa (Clemens) Pointer. She was reared and educated in Arkansas City, graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1931. She married Nelson Lewis Haskins on Oct. 23, 1935, in Arkansas City. They made their home in Silverdale, Kan., until 1953, when they moved to Arkansas City. She worked as a homemaker but had previously worked in her father’s grocery store and, for a short time, for the Bruce’s Bakery. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Jim Haskins of Westlake, Texas; three daughters, Virginia Beck of Ponca City, and Linda Nichols and Mary Strange, both of Arkansas City; one sister, Buelah Sherwood of Newton; 11 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice, Inc., c/o Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, 100 East Kansas Avenue, Arkansas City, Kan. 67005. Roy Sylvester BarlowARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Roy Sylvester Barlow, resident of Arkansas City, Kan., died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at his home. He was 68. The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, at the Hawks Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Roy Sylvester Barlow was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Newkirk, the son of Roy Edward and Stella Hudson Barlow. He attended grade school in Newkirk and Attucks High School in Ponca City until the family moved to Arkansas City, where he was graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1949. He married Donna Louise Ware on July 7, 1952, in Winfield, Kan. He joined the U.S. Army on July 11, 1952, serving until being discharged on April 27, 1954, and returning to Arkansas City. He was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone as a stationary engineer until retiring in 1987. He had been a member of the Church of God in Christ, Spencer Ralston VFW Post 1254 and Shelton Beaty American Legion Post 18. Survivors include his wife of the home; one son Dortch Bradford of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Barbara Moore of Ponca City and Patricia Franklin of Oklahoma City; one sister, Josephine Watson of Arkansas City; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to American Cancer Society, c/o Hawks Funeral Home, 906 West Kansas Avenue, Arkansas City, Kan. 67005. ObituariesRay Luther CantwellRay L. Cantwell, well-known Ponca City artist and musician, died Saturday morning, Feb. 19, 2000, at Saint Francis Hospital, Broken Arrow affiliate. He was 61 years of age. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 at the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwell with Rev. Geoffrey Pfaff presiding. The church is located at 204 South A Street, Blackwell. Interment will be at the Ponca City IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Ray L. Cantwell was born Sept. 1, 1938, in Ponca City, the son of Luther Albert Cantwell and Ethel Euelah (Autrey) Cantwell. He received his early education in the Indianapolis, Ind., public schools, graduating from Howe High School in 1954. He received a master’s degree in education from Southern Nazarene University and had completed studies at Butler University in Indianapolis, the University of Indiana and the University of Cincinnati. During seven years chaplaincy with the United States Navy in Orlando, Fla., he conducted research into the development of contemporary worship while involved in band, choir and drama. He also directed the Navy Blue Jacket Chorus. He returned to Ponca City in 1975. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Hack Gill on April 15, 1990, at Blackwell, with the couple making their home in Ponca City. Ray was an accomplished musician and composer. In his earlier years, he sang with gospel quartets traveling in the Lawton and Duncan area. He could play 14 different instruments and had been organist and minister of music at the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwell for the past 18 years. He had completed composing the Christmas cantata, “The Magic of Christmas,” in addition to the cantatas “Rex Mundi” and “God Lit A Star.” He had taught organ, piano, guitar, voice and keyboard for several years. Ray also was an ordained minister and had served as chaplain coordinator for the Ponca City Police Department for 10 years. Ray was also one of the founders of the Northern Oklahoma Iris Society and had served as president for five years. Ray was a certified art teacher with Gary and Kathwren Jenkins and a Bob Ross certified instructor and has studied with many other nationally known artists. Ray traveled five states teaching oil painting, speaking at art associations and making personal appearances. He started china painting in 1977 and began oil painting a few years later. He had been teaching oil painting since 1988. He had won three Best of Shows in china painting and one in oil painting as well holding 32 First Place ribbons. He conducted a one man show at the Ponca City Art Center in October 1999. His work has hung in the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion and is in private collections throughout the United States. He was currently serving as president of the national “Artist United” organization based in Nashville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; one son, David Gill of Springfield, Mo.; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Bobbie) Steele of Ponca City, Mrs. Ivan (Eudora) Bridgman of Shawnee, Mrs. Warren (Sybil) Small of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Darrell (June) Jackson of Duncan; one aunt, Cynthia Bradley of Ponca City and one uncle, Fred Autrey of Garland, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Cantwell in October 1986 and Ethel Cantwell in March 1990. Casket bearers will be Steve Webb, Steve Whaylen, Bill McKenzie, Don Ganer, Paul Skidmore, Jim Gooden, Dale Wheeler, Mac McMains and Greg Sandy. Honorary casket bearers will be members of the First Presbyterian Church of Blackwell. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 204 South A Street, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. The family will be at 320 North Ninth Street, Ponca City. paid obituary Services PendingJoyce L. CleggJoyce L. Clegg, 1407 Reveille Drive, died Monday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2000, at Baptist-Integris Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 65. Survivors include her husband Ernie of the home. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. Georgia ClarkGeorgia “Jo” Clark, Ponca City resident, died early Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at Westminster Village. She was 88. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Hunt of Ponca City. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Michael G. ShawMichael G. Shaw, former resident of Ponca City, died early Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at the St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. He was 56. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Shaw of Broken Arrow. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Bill T. McHenryFAIRFAX — Bill T. McHenry, longtime Fairfax resident, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 22, 2000, in the Forest Hills Nursing Home in Broken Arrow. He was 72. Services are pending with Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home in Fairfax. Siobhan Taylor Kennedy CliburnFAIRFAX — Siobhan Taylor Kennedy Cliburn died Sunday morning, Feb. 20, 2000, in Oklahoma City. She was the infant daughter of Chassidy Kennedy of Midwest City. Arrangements are under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Juanita M. LittleNEWKIRK — Juanita M. Little, longtime rural Newkirk resident, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 22, 2000, in Newkirk Nursing Center. She was 89. Services are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. NEWS BRIEFSCalling All Marines — American Legion Post 14 will commemorate the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the post, 407 West South Avenue, in its tribute to the United States Marine Corps. All active duty and veterans of the Corps are encouraged to attend. A beans and corn bread dinner will be served, and memorabilia will be available as well as films and information concerning today’s Corps. For further information, call Chuck Gregg at 765-1367. Dog Gone — A person from the 500 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:06 a.m. Monday that a dog had been stolen during the night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Vandalism — A man from the 2400 block of Kingston Road reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:54 a.m. Monday that a windshield had been broken out of his vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — An accident in the parking lot of Albertsons, 2005 North Fourteenth Street, was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:35 a.m. Monday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Finds Stolen Vehicle — A man from the 1200 block of West Liberty Avenue was at the Ponca City Police Department at 1:29 p.m. Monday to report that his stolen vehicle of about six weeks ago had just been found on the Highland Apartment parking lot. An officer was assigned and information was logged. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Pine Street at 1:52 p.m. Monday with a 34-year-old woman being held on two Kay County warrants of failure to appear. Abandoned Bicycle — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:01 p.m. Monday that a bicycle had been abandoned in an alley behind the 100 block of North Lake Street. Animal Control was notified and handled the situation. Accident — An accident in the 900 block of South Fifth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:05 p.m. Monday. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Theft — A man from the 800 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:36 p.m. Monday that a gun had been stolen from the business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A woman from the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:58 p.m. Monday that a vehicle had hit the manhole in the area. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. If The girl who helped me find my dogs by the Cornerstone Restaurant February 12th will call me at 1-580-628-2767. I will give you a reward. adv. Bicycle Stolen — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 500 block of North Osage Street at 5:40 p.m. Monday that a bicycle had been stolen. 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. Bitten By Dog — A woman from the 400 block of South Perry Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:14 p.m. Monday that a neighbor juvenile was at the residence after being bitten by a dog. An officer was assigned and the youngster was taken to the emergency room of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment and the owner of the dog contacted and advised to quarantine the dog. Elk Lodge members enjoy our new lodge at 3612 Lake Road. Open 4-10, Tuesday through Saturday. adv. Accident — A four-vehicle accident including a vehicle on fire in the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:24 p.m. Monday. A unit of the Ponca City Fire Department responded to assist the situation and a vehicle was towed from the scene. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department were assigned and a report was taken. Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Vandalism — A man from the 3600 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:10 p.m. Monday that some juveniles had been tearing up hay bales on the man’s property. An officer was assigned and a request was made for an extra patrol of the area. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East Prospect Avenue and Lansbrook Road at 2:32 a.m. Tuesday that a 21-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension. Smoke Problem — The Communications Center received several calls at 6:19 p.m. Monday that smoke alarms were going off at Woodland School. Units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and determined that the smoke was coming from various sources, including a fireplace in the immediate area. Windows Broken — A man from the 200 block of North First Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:51 p.m. Monday that some windows had been broken at the old ice plant. A request was made for an extra patrol. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Parkview at 9:47 p.m. Monday that a 28-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension, speeding and a seat belt violation. Vehicle Stolen — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 10:57 p.m. Monday from the 300 block of South Lake Street that a vehicle had been stolen from the residence. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Kay County sheriff’s officers reported the vehicle had been located in the middle of the road and at 11:50 p.m., the owner was contacted to make arrangements to get it. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department requested assistance at 11:07 p.m. Monday in a pursuit of a vehicle in the 800 block of East Overbrook Avenue. Other officers were assigned and the vehicle was found in the 1900 block of North Fifth Street where a 22-year-old man was held for driving under suspension, attempting to elude, reckless driving, having no insurance and DUI. A report was also taken that damage had been done to property by the vehicle and the subject was also charged with leaving the scene of a non-injury accident. Suspicious Activity — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 700 block of North Oak Street at 5:05 p.m. that a 15-year-old girl reported a man driving a red and white pickup had attempted to pick her up in the area of Ash Street and West Grand Avenue. Additional information was logged. Burglary — A man from the 600 block of South Fourteenth Street reported at 6:53 a.m. Tuesday that the Sonic on South Fourteenth Street had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken. LIFESTYLESButtery King Cake for Mardi Gras Buttery King Cake for Mardi Gras(AP) — Mardi Gras is fast approaching, and woe to the one who found the treasure in the King Cake last year. For it is he or she, according to custom, who bakes the cake for this years pre-Lenten bash. Mardi Gras, French for fat Tuesday, is March 7 this year and is the big gastronomic blowout before Lent. It is a time for good Catholics to live it up before buttoning up for 40 days of gustatory denial prior to Easter. The celebration was begun in the early 1700s in New Orleans, an area where the first white settlers were French and where their influence is still felt. Masked balls and parades and a certain rowdiness have become a part of the tradition, along with Cajun and Creole food; blues, jazz and zydeco music; and the royal colors of purple, green and gold. Alexis Romanoff of the Russian royal family visited Mardi Gras in 1872 and from hence forth, it is said, the celebration took on the royal colors signifying justice, faith and power. Sweets are an integral part of the Mardi Gras feast, including what has become known as King Cake. The cake traditionally has a treasure baked into it, maybe no more than a pecan half. But, whoever gets it is to provide the dessert for the next year, an honor if you’re a good cook. The recipe that follows is more of a sweet bread than a cake. It is made with yeast and drizzled with a simple lemon frosting then sprinkled with sugar in the Romanoff colors. Buttery King Cake1/2 cup milk 1 package active dry yeast 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 31/2 -4 cups bread flour, divided 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 plastic doll, 1 inch high, dried bean or pecan half Frosting (recipe follows) Heat 1/2 cup milk until warm (105 degrees F to 115 F). In a large mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in sugar and salt and mix well. Let stand a few minutes, or until bubbly. Add 2 cups of the bread flour, the butter, beaten eggs, lemon peel and nutmeg. With an electric mixer, beat on slow speed until all ingredients are moistened. Beat 3 minutes on medium speed. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, adding more bread flour if needed, about 5 minutes. Place dough in well-buttered bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place (80 F to 85 F) about 1 1/2 hours, or until dough doubles in volume. Punch down dough several times to remove air bubbles. Shape into a rope 24 inches long and place on a buttered baking sheet. Pinch the ends together to form a ring. Cover dough with a cloth and let is rise in a warm place until it again doubles in volume, about 1 1/4 hours. Preheat oven to 350 F. Whisk together the remaining egg and 1 tablespoon milk; gently brush over the top of the dough. Bake 22 to 27 minutes or until golden and cake sounds hollow when lightly tapped. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on a wire rack. Once the cake is cool, press the doll, dried bean or nut gently into the bottom of the cake so that it is hidden. For the frosting: 3 cups confectioners sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 -2 tablespoons milk Yellow, green and purple decorating sugars Combine confectioners sugar, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon milk. Stir with a wire whisk until smooth. If icing is too thick, stir in another 1 tablespoon of milk. Spoon icing over top of ring, allowing it to run down the sides. Sprinkle with colored sugar, creating rows of each color about 1 1/2 inches wide. Repeat all around the ring. Makes 14 servings. Handicraft Skills Program Presented To Bliss Homemakers FCE GroupBliss Homemakers FCE group met Feb. 16 at the Marland Methodist-Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Burdettya Linn gave the devotional, and the group read the Homemakers Creed in unison. Ten members put in their pennies for friendship and their quarters for the quarter drill before the meeting was called to order by the president, Linda Short. Guest was CheTe Brewer. A survey to see how many members wore their seat belts to the meeting was taken with 100 percent answering yes. All reported either reading a book, reading to a child or an older person this past month, and the roll call was answered with “What handiwork did you learn first and who taught you?” Catherine Robinson, secretary, read the minutes, and Arleta Pulliam, treasurer, gave the finance report. Club members were thanked for helping with the Spelling Bee preliminaries and it was noted Jeremy Brewer was the first place winner at Frontier School. The Noble County Spelling Bee will be Feb. 24 at Perry, with the top four spellers from Frontier participating. Club members Maxine Tautfest, Denise Kienholz, Linda Short, Burdettya Linn and Catherine Robinson distributed tooth fairy pillows to the kindergarten students on Feb. 10. Soni Kodesh told the group Dr. Glen R. Hoecker, dentist, had donated 43 small toothbrushes and sample toothpastes. Arleta Pulliam’s granddaughter Erin Carlile’s kindergarten class in Broken Arrow received 27 tooth fairy pillows made by Arleta, Catherine Robinson, Karen Buxton and Erin’s great-grandmother May Evans. New babies in the community to receive golden books are Michelle and Nick Bond’s daughter, Diana Lynn, and Becky and Aaron Karcher’s baby girl. Members discussed the Northwest District FCE meeting to be held in Enid March 23. Bliss members Arleta Pulliam, Shelly Cook and Soni Kodesh will represent Noble County as candidates for the awards of Citizen, Rookie and Member respectively, Soni Kodesh and Patsy Smithheisler presented the lesson “Introduction to Tatting, Quilting, Crocheting, Twilling, or Knitting.” They shared samples of different heirloom handwork and had supplies for each of the members to try twilling. It was suggested that Bliss members participate in the Warm Up America project by crocheting or knitting 7x9 inch rectangles to be turned in to the OSU Extension office by March 9. These will be put together for afghans to be presented to a family or families in need. Hostess were Marilyn Balcer and Soni Kodesh. The next meeting will be March 15 at the Marland Methodist-Christian Church. Hildur George of Ralston Observes New CenturyHildur George of Ralston is among an elite group of people who have lived in three centuries. She marked her 104th birthday in 1999, and observed a new millennium this year. Hildur Fredreka Wedell was born October 2, 1895, in Oneida, Ill., a daughter of Swedish parents. Her mother had come to the United States from Stockholm, Sweden, when she was only 16 years of age. Hildur’s family moved to Bluff City, Kan., in 1901. Hildur married Ina George in 1917 and moved to Argonia, Kan. where Hildur helped on the farm with numerous chores as well as driving a harrow with six horses. One of her memories is seeing the mail being delivered by horse and buggy and meeting the mailman with a cup of coffee. The young couple bought a new Model T Ford in 1917, which her husband didn’t know how to drive, so she drove most of the way home before he took over. They moved to Ponca City in 1925 where they continued farming. Ina and Hildur George retired from the farm and moved to Ralston in 1964, where she still resides today. Hildur can still say a prayer and count in the Swedish language. In her lifetime, Mrs. George has enjoyed fishing, crocheting and tatting, the latter she still does. Hildur has one daughter, Auldene Gardner of Ralston, six grand-children, 16 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. The Neighborhood ChefBy Sherry Muchmore Here’s a question for anyone out there who might know the recipe for a cherry cream filling that was used in a recipe for crepes on a Wilderness Cherry Pie filling label. Please write The News if you know the recipe. And, we received a nice letter from a lady in Grainola. She sent us a recipe for a cake that brought old memories from first bite. There was a coffee cake I loved years ago, forgotten over time since I never knew the recipe. This cake has that taste and texture. Mrs. Jackson writes this is a favorite recipe from my childhood that I still make today. My Mom loved this easy cake. It may sound complicated but is really simple and good. Lazy Daisy CakeMartha Jackson, Grainola, OK 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Topping: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup flaked coconut 2 tablespoons milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour (Baker’s Spray works great) a 9 x 9 inch METAL PAN (use metal because you’ll have to place the pan under the broiler). In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter just till the butter melts. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla for 4 minutes. Add the flour mixture and the milk and butter. Beat until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick placed in the center of the cake comes out clean. Next, mix the topping ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour and spread evenly over the cake. Place under the broiler just until bubbly. Be careful to check often as the topping will burn if left too long. Our next cake is really moist with a great fruity taste. You could even leave off the icing and top with a sweetened whipped cream or Cool Whip. Either way, you’ll like this one. Ruth writes “I call it ‘My Cake’ because I don’t know the name or where it came from but I’ve been making it for over 20 years.” If anyone knows the name, please write The News. It is delicious. My CakeRuth Bennett, Shidler, OK In a large bowl mix dry ingredients together: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup shredded coconut Add and thoroughly blend in the following: 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple (don’t drain) Fold in: 2 cups sliced bananas 1 cup chopped pecans Pour mixture into a greased tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes. My Cake Icing In a small mixing bowl, beat the following until smooth: 2 cups powdered sugar 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/8 cup margarine (2 tablespoons) Spread over cooled cake. Betty says this is one of those cakes everyone requests when she asks “what can I bring?” I know it was my father-in-law, Allan’s, favorite. I must warn you though this is not one of those quick and easy recipes. It takes time but it is worth it. Graham Cracker Cake with Brown Sugar FrostingBetty Rains, Ponca City, OK 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 3 beaten egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 24 graham crackers, crushed 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3 stiffly beaten egg whites Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar, add egg yolks and vanilla — beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients alternating with crushed graham crackers and milk. Add nuts and fold in the egg whites. Bake in 2 waxed paper-lined 8-inch cake pans in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Put layers together with cream filling and ice with Brown Sugar Frosting. Cream Filling:5 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk, scalded 2 slightly beaten eggs 1 teaspoons vanilla extract Mix flour, sugar and salt; slowly stir in milk and cook in a double boiler 15 minutes or until thick. Add a little hot mixture to the beaten eggs; stir back into the hot mixture. Continue cooking 3 minutes longer. Add vanilla extract and cool. Meanwhile, make the Brown Sugar Frosting: Brown Sugar Frosting1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup water 2 stiffly beaten egg whites Cook brown sugar and water to soft-ball stage (236 degrees); gradually add to the beaten egg whites, beating constantly until mixture forms glossy peaks. Note: This satiny golden frosting goes well with other cakes, such as caramel, butterscotch and spice. Betty says its also great on chocolate cake. 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.) BUSINESSHarvey Mackay Motivates OSU Tulsa Business Forum Harvey Mackay Motivates OSU Tulsa Business ForumBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor TULSA — Playing to a capacity crowd Harvey Mackay, author of Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive, told the OSU Tulsa Business Forum, Thursday that training and retaining employees is important. “You can’t build a business with a revolving door,” he said. Mackay predicted that there will be more job changes, mergers, acquisitions and downsizing in the next 15 years. He said currently 37 percent are fearful of their jobs. Mackay said that college graduates will hold 10 to 12 different jobs and that there will be three to five career changes in their future. Talking about Tulsa, he praised the chamber of commerce. “Show me a good city and I’ll show you a good chamber of commerce. In the greater Tulsa area there are 33,000 viable businesses.” An internationally known motivator, Mackay urged the business audience of about 800, “to think big, to think bold, to think innovation, and to think global.” He urged visioning and creative thinking to do things in a new manner and think of improving ways to do anything. Mackay told about the importance of “networking,” keeping business cards and the importance of a Rolodex as a network builder. “People don’t care how much you know about them, but how much you care about them,” Mackay said. He advocates not just “high tech,” but “high touch” when contacting prospective clients. Also Mackay suggests having fun and being creative on the job. “The bottom line is don’t be predictable, don’t be boring and don’t make a so-so presentation and don’t give another boring gift.” “In addition to the people we meet, it is important the books that we read,” according to Mackay. Besides Swimming with Sharks, Mackay authored Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt, Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty and Pushing the Envelope. As a nationally syndicated columnist, Mackay’s articles appear in 52 newspapers around the county and he speaks on average, once a week, to fortune 500-size companies. Mackay a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business executives program, is Chairman and CEO of Mackay Envelope Corporation, an $85 million company he founded when he was 26. Local Business Online By New Web SiteDeWayne’s BBQ and Catering of rural Ponca City, has recently launched its new web site www.lovebbq.com. After being on the information superhighway for almost two years, DeWayne’s now has a URL and web site that is located on the World Wide Web. Among the features located on the site are product details, a “Top 10” list of books on BBQ which you can purchase from the site, where to buy DeWayne’s BBQ Sauce, catering menu, information on DeWayne’s Deer Processing, pictures of DeWayne’s Smokers, and an interactive bulletin board to discuss BBQ, recipes, smoking meat and a place for views to list their favorite BBQ recipes. Since launching the new web site, the business has received orders from California, Virginia, Texas, Florida and Idaho to name a few of the states. DeWayne Muret is the owner of DeWayne’s BBQ and Catering and has been a resident of Kay County his entire life. The business is located between Ponca City and Blackwell on Oklahoma 11 and the BBQ sauce is carried locally by Buy For Less. DeWayne’s son Paul is the designer of the web site. Primerica Financial Services Promotes PendergraftsClyde and Sandy Pendergraft have been promoted to Division Leaders by Primerica Financial Services. In making the announcement, John A. Addison, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Primerica, stated, “I am pleased to announce that Clyde and Sandy have joined this exceptional group of leaders. “The Pendergraft’s success is a barometer of the number of people that they have helped prepare for a more secure financial future and that’s what we’re all about. Thanks to dedicated professionals like the Pendergrafts, Primerica is an industry leader, providing real financial solutions to more than three million families across North America.” While they are elated by this honor, the Pendergrafts added that what they really enjoyed about Primerica is that they have helped their family financially by showing other families how to do the same. “It is gratifying to be a part of something that can really help people achieve financial security,” said the Pendergrafts. Their local office is located at 205 North Third. Primerica is North America’s largest financial services marketing organization with approximately 140,000 representatives. Primerica serves over 3.5 million families, offering a variety of financial solutions, including debt consolidation loans, life insurance, long term care insurance, mutual funds and variable annuities. DSL Availability Nearing Reality for Ponca CitiansBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Ponca City is about to be on the cutting edge of telecommunications with Digital Subscriber Line [DSL] according to Jim Epperson, Oklahoma President of Southwestern Bell Telephone. A former Ponca Citian Epperson is a graduate of Ponca City High School. One of 22 towns in Oklahoma to be equipped with the service Ponca City will receive lightning-fast Internet access as part of a new plan proposed by Southwestern Bell. The new service offers many advantages, including enhancing economic development, helping businesses be more productive and assisting families that use the Internet. The DSL has many advantages for consumers, it is 50-200 times faster than traditional Internet connections. The “always on” service allows customers to use a single line for Internet access, faxing and telephone usage all at the same time, according to Epperson. If the Oklahoma Legislature approves of the new ruling of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission [OCC] concerning telecommunications regulation the installation could start as early as April, according to Epperson. The OCC also unanimously approved a transition plan to allow Southwestern Bell to opt into the new rule. The rule and transmission plan were the result of years of negotiations involving the Attorney General, the Oklahoma Education Coalition, consumers, major telecommunications companies, the Task Force on Telecommunications and others. “This is a great development for the future of Ponca City. DSL will make advanced services available to more Oklahomans. With DSL, a company in Ponca can have the same accessibility to information as a company in Oklahoma city or Tulsa, while maintaining the quality of life some desire in smaller communities,” said Larry Brown, Southwestern Bell’s manager for external affairs in Ponca City. Notes/QuotesTruck Drivers GraduateJohn Vannoy and Tom Tyler, both of Ponca City, recently graduated from Truck Driver Training at Central Tech in Drumright. The certificate of graduation was presented by instructor Brenda Bachaus. The drivers completed a four-week course designed to give a completed knowledge of federal regulations regarding log book and rip records, motor carrier safety regulations, as well as “hands-on” training in Central Tech’s own fleet of trucks. Job placement for the graduates of the program has been “excellent,” Backhaus said. Joins American GeneralDennis Smith, general manager of the Wichita office of American General Life and Accident Insurance Company, has announced that Wendy Wyatt Watkins has been appointed an agent for the company. Watkins will be assigned to the Ponca City office at 400 East Central. She will be serving policy owners and developing clients in the Burbank and Pawhuska area, Smith said. Former Assistant City Manager Here Appointed to AGRIP PostFormer Ponca Citian Harold J. Pumford has been appointed as the first chief executive office of the Association of Governmental Risk Pools [AGRIP]. Pumford, who assumed his position on Feb. 1, was assistant City Manager in Ponca City, under City Manager Leon Nelson. He assumed responsibility for managing the day-to-day affairs of public sector pooling’s largest trade organization. Pumford, 54, was hired by the AGRIP Board of Directors following a national search. He will report to a nine-member Board. Son of Mrs. Bruce Pumford, of Ponca city, he is the former executive director of the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group [OMAG] in Oklahoma City, a pool with 400 member cities and towns across the state. Pumford has managed OMAG continuously since 1979. Prior to that he was City Manager of Union city, Tenn., and the City Manager of Guymon. He began his career as a reporter for the Daily Oklahoman and the Oklahoma Times. Pumford also has experience as a college faculty instructor in political science, mathematics and economics at Central State University and the Midwest Christian College. He holds a bachelor of science from Central State University and an master’s from the University of Oklahoma. AGRIP, formed in 1998 as the successor organization to the Public Risk Management Association’s [PRIMA] Pooling Section, represents 109 member public sector risk-sharing entities in 38 states. Pumford will shoulder the responsibilities of managing AGRIP, which was administered on an interim basis by Betsy Kutska, executive director of the park District Risk Management authority in Lisle, Ill. Pumford was chosen “For his entrepreneurial spirit, experience, knowledge, vision, communication skills and strong working relationships with key pubic sector pooling and risk management organizations,” according to John M. Nielsen, AGRIP president, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. “Harold played a key role in the formation of AGRIP continuing to the development of a ‘Pooling Needs Assessment’ conducted in 1997-98. He is well respected among pooling executives across the country. He will be a key asset and spokesman for public sector pooling for many years to come.” Pumford said that he “Looks forward to promoting the concepts and principles of public sector pooling and acting as a resource of information and advice for the benefit of AGRIP’s membership.” AGRIP’s headquarters will move to central Oklahoma near Pumford’s home. Pumford is the brother of Bobby Joe Pumford, Ponca City. Istook To Host Town Meeting on ThursdayCongressman Ernest J. Istook will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting at 4:30 p.m., Thursday in Ponca City. The meeting will be at the Conference Room of the Chamber of Commerce, Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue. The public is welcome. Glass Trucking Receives AwardNEWKIRK — The Oklahoma Trucking Association recognized Glass Trucking, Newkirk, for its outstanding safety record in the state of Oklahoma for 1999. The company was awarded first place in the one to five million mile category. The awards were presented in Oklahoma City by Gov. Frank Keating and Oklahoma Highway Patrol Chief Gary Adams. Glass operated fleet wide 5,438,989 miles in 1999 with no accidents in Oklahoma. Those operating during that period without any chargeable accidents include, Gary Bookout, Larry, Bute, Lyle Cirkel, Monty Coble Sr., Monty Coble Jr., James Connor, Everett Cook, Jimmy Cowan Sr., and Jimmy Cowan Jr. Also, Wade Dunagan, Walter Druckenmiller, Jimmy Garrigus, Carl Gottfried, Dewayne Gum, Russell Gum, Earl Irby, Lee Johnson, Doug McCoy, and Verle McGaha. Cherokee Strip Credit Union Will Hold Annual MeetingThe Cherokee Strip Credit Union, which is in the process of building new facilities on East Prospect, will hold its annual meeting Wednesday at Hutchins Memorial Building. The event is set for 5 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will include election of five directors for three year terms, one for a two-year term and one for a one year term. Nominees for the three years terms include incumbents; Jim Blake, Mertz; Lyn Boyer and Jim Buxton, both Conoco retirees, and James Smith REMAX. Other nominees are Robert Howard, IBP, Inc., and Roger Shillow, Sykes. There are two nominees for the three year term. They are Jim Anthony, incumbent, CSC, and Debbie Fralix City of Ponca City. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the meeting. Other business includes approval and ratification of all actions of the board of directors, Credit Committee, and Supervisory committee. In accordance with the Oklahoma laws there will be no voting by proxy. The doors open at 4 p.m., and the NOC “Roustabouts” will perform from 4:30 to 5 p.m. SPORTSRush Tops Big 12 Field Of Freshmen Rush Tops Big 12 Field Of FreshmenKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kareem Rush has talent. Just wait ’til Missouri’s freshman smoothie gets an attitude. That’s the way Quin Snyder sees it after a couple of sensational games that earned Rush Big 12 newcomer-of-the week honors in the Big 12. ‘‘He really does have a calm demeanor,’’ Snyder said Monday. ‘‘That’s been the knock on him, too. I’m encouraging him to play with more emotions.’’ The 6-foot-6 Rush spent all his life playing in the shadow of his older brother JaRon Rush, who enrolled at UCLA two years ago. But now Kareem seems to be coming into his own and people are wondering if he, not JaRon, is the family’s biggest talent. In victories last week at Texas Tech and Kansas State, Rush averaged 25 points per game, including an eye-popping 68.3 percent from the 3-point line. Putting more emotion into his game will help the still-developing kid raise his game to a much higher level, Snyder believes. ‘‘Not that he has to be jumping up and down and cheerleading,’’ he added. ‘‘I’d just like for him to be a little more extroverted.’’ Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton was impressed with the freshman sharpshooter. ‘‘He’s definitely one of the bright young players we have in college basketball,’’ he said. ‘‘We looked at film, and he has a chance to become a great basketball player.’’ The Big 12 is actually brimming with outstanding freshmen. Kansas has Drew Gooden, Kirk Hinrich and Nick Collison, who have all started at one time or another. And, among the others is Texas A&M’s Bernard King who leads all conference freshmen in scoring. Coach Melvin Watkins knew King would have no trouble adjusting to college ‘‘the first day he walked on campus.’’ ‘‘Sometimes his shot selection — we’ve continued to work on that,’’ said Watkins. ‘‘We’ve asked him to be a scorer and a leader, and that’s quite a big assignment to ask of a freshman. He’s been amazing that way.’’ Not surprising, however, is the fact that the three top teams in conference standings — Texas, Iowa State and Oklahoma State — are all counting mostly on non-freshmen to take charge. Two of the finest, Iowa State’s Marcus Fizer and Texas’ Chris Mihm, will clash tonight at Ames in what’s shaping up as possibly the most pivotal game in the Big 12’s regular season. The Longhorns and Cyclones were tied with 10-2 records for second after Oklahoma State beat Missouri Monday night to take sole possession of the conference lead at 11-2. Mihm, a 7-0 junior, and the 6-8 Fizer are probably the best two big men in the Big 12 and two of the leading contenders for conference player of the year. ‘‘That’s going to be a war,’’ said Watkins. ‘‘You know what Mihm is capable of doing, you know what Fizer’s been doing. Both of those kids come out and play hard. It’s going to be a battle of wills.’’ ‘‘That will certainly be worth the price of admission,’’ said Colorado coach Ricardo Patton. ‘‘You’re talking about two future NBA players going at one another. Both have shown the ability to step up and make big time plays when their teams need it.’’ So who has the upper hand? ‘‘It’s hard to say. The first five minutes and flow of game will probably dictate that,’’ said Watkins. ‘‘If Mihm’s got his low post game working, it’s going to be a problem for them. But Fizer can step out on the floor, hurt you a lot of different ways.’’ Cowboys Impress Tigers’ CoachCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Take it from Quin Snyder: Oklahoma State is the class of the Big 12. Missouri has lost at home to the Big 12’s top three teams this month, also falling to Iowa State and Texas. The Tigers’ rookie coach is most impressed with the 10th-ranked Cowboys, who held off a late rally for a 84-72 victory Monday night. ‘‘They’re the best team we’ve played this year,’’ Snyder said. ‘‘People are talking about Final Four and all that, and they’re really good because they defend you so well. They’re terrific.’’ Missouri lost 72-62 to No. 17 Iowa State on Feb. 9 and 66-63 to No. 14 Texas on Feb. 12. Desmond Mason had 25 points and nine rebounds for Oklahoma State (22-3, 11-2), which leads the conference by a half-game over Texas and Iowa State. Joe Adkins scored all but two of his 21 points in the second half, and Brian Montonati had 16 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out with 3:43 to go. The Cowboys also held Missouri to 34 percent shooting, its worst in conference play. ‘‘We came out in the second half, and for the first 13 or 14 minutes we played as well as we could play,’’ Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton said. At least one Missouri player wasn’t impressed. Clarence Gilbert felt that way even though he was 1-for-11 with three points, 10 below his average. ‘‘They’re pretty good, but I don’t think it’s the best I’ve seen this year,’’ Gilbert said. Gilbert’s choice: ‘‘Texas. You couldn’t penetrate.’’ Missouri (16-9, 9-4) couldn’t score, period, for much of the game. Kareem Rush, who averaged 25 points last week, was held to 13. Keyon Dooling led Missouri with 19 points, but was 5-for-15. The Tigers were seemingly out of it with eight minutes to go, trailing 61-41. ‘‘You look up in the stands and people are leaving, packing their bags and going home,’’ Missouri guard Brian Grawer said. ‘‘It’s easy just to fold.’’ The gap was still 14 when the Cowboys had a shot-clock violation with 2:30 to go. Missouri then hit five 3-pointers the rest of the way, and trailed only 76-72 after Rush connected from long range with 51 seconds to go. ‘‘Those guys can shoot the basketball,’’ Sutton said. ‘‘There’s no college team in American that can beat them in a game of horse.’’ Oklahoma State escaped when Doug Gottlieb, who had 12 assists, answered that basket by connecting on a court-length inbound pass to Mason for a dunk. ‘‘When someone’s pushing as hard as they were, we’ll take that deep feed,’’ Sutton said. ‘‘We’ve got a couple other plays that we didn’t use, and maybe we should have.’’ Adkins scored the game’s final six points on four free throws, including two after a technical called on Missouri after a fan threw a foam rubber finger on the floor, and a dunk. ‘‘We seem to do things the hard way all the time,’’ Mason said. ‘‘We have to get that killer instinct because in the NCAA tournament, everybody’s good. ‘‘We have to go out there and put people away early and show we mean business.’’ Missouri made a game of it by hounding Oklahoma State into a season-high 24 turnovers. That couldn’t prevent a third straight loss at home — the first time that’s happened since 1992-93. All of the games are against ranked opponents. Sutton said beating Missouri on the road should improve Oklahoma State’s NCAA tournament seed. The Cowboys had been 2-26 at the Hearnes Center. ‘‘We’ve been in the NCAA the last two years and you don’t want to get an 8 or a 9 seed, which we’ve had,’’ Sutton said. ‘‘It’s important to win games like this because the NCAA tournament committee will take a long look at it.’’ No. 10 OKLAHOMA STATE 84, MISSOURI 72 OKLAHOMA STATE (22-3) Jonzen 2-5 0-1 4, Montonati 7-11 2-4 16, Mason 9-15 6-6 25, Adkins 5-7 8-8 21, Gottlieb 0-1 0-2 0, Alexander 4-8 2-2 12, Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Webber 2-4 2-3 6. Totals 29-51 20-26 84. MISSOURI (16-9) Hafer 1-4 1-2 4, Soyoye 3-4 4-6 10, Gilbert 1-11 0-0 3, Dooling 5-15 7-7 19, Grawer 2-6 0-0 5, Kroenke 1-1 1-2 4, Rush 4-10 2-2 13, Parker 1-6 0-1 3, Gage 2-3 1-1 5, Schumacher 2-4 2-3 6. Totals 22-64 18-24 72. Halftime—Oklahoma St. 28, Missouri 23. 3-point goals—Oklahoma State 6-13 (Adkins 3-4, Alexander 2-5, Mason 1-4), Missouri 10-32 (Rush 3-7, Dooling 2-6, Kroenke 1-1, Parker 1-2, Hafer 1-3, Grawer 1-4, Gilbert 1-9). Fouled out—Montonati. Rebounds—Oklahoma State 40 (Montonati 11), Missouri 30 (Soyoye, Gilbert, Dooling 5). Assists—Oklahoma State 22 (Gottlieb 12), Missouri 12 (Hafer 5). Technical—Missouri bench. Cheerleaders At NOC Will Be HonoredTONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College Cheerleaders Melissa Coffman, Dee Ann Harrison and Kimberlyn Harryman, all of Ponca City, and Melinda Murrell, Kiefer, are among 15 sophomore athletes to be honored at an autograph party in the East Gym following the home game against Eastern State College Thursday in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The athletes will autograph their individual posters, programs or other souvenirs for fans. Coffman, Harrison and Harryman were varsity cheerleaders for the Wildcats. They are two-year members of the Northern cheerleading squad. Coffman, daughter of Tim and Shirley Coffman, is majoring in elementary education. At Po-Hi she was a two-year All-American cheerleader. Harrison, daughter of Brenda and Dennis Mooney and Clark Harrison, is majoring in social science. She is a Peer Counselor, a member of FCA and was a Homecoming attendant. At Po-Hi she was an All-Region cheerleader and an All-American cheerleader. Harrison was listed on the honor roll and in “Who’s Who among American High School Students”. Harryman is the daughter of Paula and Gorlyn Harryman and is majoring in social science. She participates in FCA. At Po-Hi she was a two-year All-American cheerleader and was nominated Best Cheerleader. Murrell, a graduate of Kiefer High School, is the daughter of Jim and Cathy Murrell and is an honor student majoring in business. She was nominated Cheerleading Homecoming Queen candidate and participates in FCA.
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