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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, February 06, 2001 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALStudent Money Making Project Gets Attention of Secret Service Student Money Making Project Gets Attention of Secret ServiceBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer TONKAWA — According to Tonkawa police, several Tonkawa High School students are being investigated for passing counterfeit $20 bills believed to have been printed on a computer at the school’s FFA building. Police say two counterfeit $20 bills discovered at local businesses on Jan. 25 and 26 prompted the investigation, which led police and United States Secret Service Department officials to the school’s computer. Investigators believe the students used it to scan and print several of the counterfeit bills as a prank — a prank which later “got out of hand.” Police and school officials are currently trying to ascertain which students were actually involved in the counterfeiting as part of their continuing investigation. No disciplinary action has been taken against any students at this time. “I don’t think there was any malicious intent in what (the students) were doing,” said Brent Walden, Tonkawa School superintendent, “they just didn’t realize the seriousness of what they were doing. It was more of a prank than anything else.” Walden indicated the school still wasn’t sure as to what disciplinary action will be taken by the school once the investigation is completed. “We are waiting for the investigation to get wrapped up first, before we make any decisions,” he said. According to Tonkawa police chief David Arent, the department recovered the first counterfeit $20 bill from Sonic Drive-in and the second from Save-A-Trip. Once the bills were recovered, Tonkawa police, according to law, called in the United States Secret Service Department to assist with the investigation. Arent explained the investigation led to the high school computer where it is believed several students, as a prank, used it to scan and print the counterfeit $20 bills. Walden added he believed the students did the counterfeiting on a day when a substitute teacher was conducting the class. The bills came out so well, the students tried to pass them as genuine to “see if they could.” “We are still conducting interviews trying to find out who was involved,” Arent said. As a result of the investigation, Walden said the school planned to do a better job of monitoring the use of the school’s scanners and printers to prevent this kind of problem from happening again in the future. Nearly NewsOh, No! Senior Citizen Center bingo enthusiasts should wait one day before heading there for the Friday bingo and not go on Thursday. The News city calendar had it listed for Thursday, but it won’t happen until Friday. Sorry! -—— OOPS! School will be held for McCord students on Monday, Feb. 12. Students will only be out of school this Friday, Feb. 9. Relay for Life Fund Raiser Set for June 1-2June 1 and 2 is the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life signature fund raiser for Kay County, Ponca City area, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Relay is a team event consisting of 8 to 15 people. Teams will pitch their tents, walk the track, and camp out around the Hutchins Memorial this year. Carnival events will be sponsored by some of the teams, along with live entertainment in the auditorium. Free food will be available at the concession stand. One highlight of the evening is the luminary ceremony at dusk, which is dedicated in memory of or honor of cancer victims. Researchers state that they may have a cure for cancer in our lifetime. From the funds raised here in Ponca City, 60 percent will go towards research, 38 percent will be used for programs locally, such as patient services, and only 2 percent is used for administration costs. Join a team, and help conquer cancer. Contacts are Lee, e-mail; parker@pcok.net, phone 762-1696, and Barbara e-mail; nickles@fullnet.net phone 765-6943. For futher information on cancer visit www.cancer.org <http://www.cancer.org>. DEATHSGeorge Wilson Evans George Wilson EvansTONKAWA — George Wilson Evans, resident of Tonkawa, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at his home. He was 56. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Round Grove Cemetery at Ponca City with the Rev. Jack Adams officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. George Wilson Evans was born Feb. 14, 1944, in Winfield, Kan., the son of George and Betty Koger Evans. He attended school in Winfield and moved to Ponca City in 1960. In 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He married Linda Anson in 1991 at Newkirk, and they made their home in Tonkawa. Prior to his marriage, he was employed as a painter for Cessna Aircraft in Winfield and Wichita. Survivors include his wife of the home; his mother; two daughters, Debra Blaise of Ponca City and Kathy Mathis of Bartlesville; three stepchildren, Marty Roberts of Watonga, Lisa Roberts of Ponca City and Lorrie Moser of Moore; a sister, Winonah McGee of Glenwood, Iowa; and eight grandchildren. His father preceded him in death. ObituariesLorene Ruth Blackstock DiehlSHIDLER — Lorene Ruth Blackstock Diehl, former resident of Shidler, died on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, in Jane Phillips Memorial Center — Geriatrics Center in Bartlesville. She was 89. The Rosary will be celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Johnson’s Funeral Home of Pawhuska. The Mass of the Resurrection will be at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Shidler on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Leonard Higgins officiating. Dedication of the grave and burial prayers will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa at 3 p.m. on Thursday. A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Diehl was born in El Reno on Aug. 4, 1911, to Herbert Austin Blackstock and Ethel Mae Gwin Blackstock. Her family moved to Drumright, and later to Leslie, Ark., after World War I, where they were in the farming business. The family returned to Oklahoma in 1922 when Mr. Blackstock went to work for Phillips Petroleum Company until 1937 when he died. The move from Leslie, Ark., to Oklahoma was made in a covered wagon in February in the dead of winter by her parents with four small children. It took 21 days for this trip. She graduated from the Webb City High School in 1931. She attended Draughns Business College in Tulsa and, after graduating, went to work for the Guild, Dozier and Jones Medical Clinic in Shidler. She and Lawrence J. Diehl were married on Oct. 28, 1934, and were married over 54 years. She owned and operated the Cut-Rate Drug Store, as well as an antique shop. Mr. Diehl owned and operated the Cut-Rate Drug Store in Shidler. They later sold their business and went into ranching business in Osage County. Later, they bought a ranch in Iowa and operated the ranches until Mr. Diehl’s death on Sept. 3, 1988. Lorene continued the ranching business until March of 1999, when she fell and became disabled. From that time, she spent most of her time in and out of the hospital and rest homes in Bartlesville. Survivors include one brother, Woody Blackstock of Bartlesville and several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Diehl; two brothers, LeRoy Blackstock and Herbert Blackstock; and her parents. Donations may be made to the Altar Society of St. Anne’s Catholic Church of Shidler, c/o Johnson’s Funeral Directors, 219 East Sixth St., Pawhuska, Okla. 74056. paid obituary Dick J. DouglasDick J. Douglas, resident of Ponca City, died Monday morning, Feb. 5, 2001, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 62. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, in the James W. Roberts Memorial Chapel in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Kennedy officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Blackwell. Dick J. Douglas was born on May 24, 1938, in Blackwell to Jimmie and Edna Tetirick Douglas. He grew up in Blackwell and attended elementary school in Blackwell for two years. He then moved with his family to Tonkawa, where he finished his education. He then entered the United States Army where he served for two years. Following his discharge, he returned to Tonkawa and began employment at Oil Tool Manufacturing in Tonkawa. In the early 1960s, he began his own carpentry business in the Kay County area and continued in woodworking until his death. Survivors include his son, Dick Douglas and wife Melia of Tonkawa; a daughter, Sharon House of Bartlesville; two stepsons, Curtis Williamson and wife Ginger of Ruidoso, N.M., and Marvin Williamson of Blackwell; a brother, Eddie Douglas and wife Gay of Tonkawa; six grandchildren, Tia Williamson of Dallas, Texas, Alyssa and Aaron Williamson of Ruidoso, N.M., Ethan and Dustin Angle of Bartlesville, and Dylan House of Bartlesville. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Vickie Hall; and a son, Philip Douglas. Honorary casket bearers will be Howard Perry, Glen Cramer, Keith Hambleton, Mark Freeman III, Todd Wyckoff and Raymond Brunton. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation — Heart Fund, 825 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104-5097. The family will be gathering on Thursday at the home of Eddie Douglas, 1000 N. Public in Tonkawa. paid obituary FuneralsWednesday Elsie Pearl West DavisElsie Pearl West Davis — Funeral at 10 a.m. at the First Church of God. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Trout Funeral Home. Geraldine BloomfieldGeraldine Bloomfield — Graveside service at 2 p.m. at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. BUSINESSAwards, Achievements Theme Of 87th Tonkawa Chamber Event Awards, Achievements Theme Of 87th Tonkawa Chamber EventBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Focus of the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce 87th annual banquet was awards and achievements. Held Saturday evening in the Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) Cafeteria the event drew a capacity crowd. Dr. Joe Kinzer, NOC president was master of ceremonies. Mayor Ronnie Blubaugh presented the Outstanding Achievement Award. The award was for the Tonkawa High School Buccaneers Football Team winning the state title for the second year. Mike Kirtley, accepted the award on behalf of Coach Steve Love. The Tonkawa Pride award was presented by Joe Kreger, last year’s recipient, to artist Audrey Schmdtz. The Recreation award was presented to Darrel Brown by Darrin Johns. Employee of the Year Award was presented to Mable Smethers by Amanda Cook. The Lifetime service Award was presented by Norma Lea Ascue to Gail Ditmore. Citizen of the Year went to Mark Caughlin and was presented by last year’s recipient Bob Diemer. Incoming president Divina Love made a special presentation to Cristy Crumrine, Chamber Secretary. Love is the local postmistress and in her remarks challenged the Chamber and the town to be a “total team.” Other new officers are Kenneth Vogt, president-elect, Shelly Dickover, treasurer and Dennis Buss, immediate past president. Directors in addition to the officers are David Fruits, Alice Sheeder, Robert Steichen, Ann Farias, Jason Johnson, Darren Pendleton, Carol Sawyer, Anita Simpson, Kirk Henderson, Brenda Duvall, Mike McCann and Willie Street. The invocation and benediction was given by the Rev. Jay Paschen, president of the Tonkawa Ministerial Alliance. The National Anthem was by the Tonkawa High School Mixed Chorus and the meal was served by the Student Council of the high school. The prime rib dinner was by Northern Management Services, and audio services were by Randy Taylor. Special guests were Sen. Paul Muegge and Rep. Jim Reese and their spouses. County officials in attendance included Glenda Emerson, court clerk, and Pat Shieber, treasurer. Chambers represented were Blackwell, Ponca City and Newkirk. Representatives of Pioneer Technology Center were present also. Melinda Glasgow and Pam Kinzer headed the decorating committee. The theme was roses and hearts, and the podium featured the Tonkawa emblem of a heart with wheat. Exciting New Subdivision Under Construction Named Deer PlaceBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor An exciting new subdivision is getting under way named Deer Place, a part of Lakewood Addition, and is being developed in the northeast section of Ponca City by Lee Drake Homes, Inc. Featured are 14 lots which are located on a nine and a half-acre tract, with two cul de sacs. The addition is bordered on the west by North Pecan Road and the entry into Deer Place is to the north off of Homestead Street. The street is east and south of a common area which has a pond and green area on the north and west. Mrs. Pat Drake, developer, said the common area will be owned by the 14 property owners. Each will have 1/14th undivided interest in the common area. The lots on the nine and a half acre tract will be priced according to size and location. Currently the utilities are being installed and the streets are under way. The electrical lines are underground. Cowboy Concrete of Stillwater is building the street. The street work is anticipated to be finished about April 1. The houses are expected to range from 1600 to 2800 square feet. Mrs. Drake says she has eight prospective buyers for the lots. The plan is for lot owners to use their own building contractors for the homes. Lee Drake Homes, Inc., has been an active land development and home building corporation since 1950. Drake assisted by his mother Maurguerite E. Drake, in the development of McFadden Park Addition following World War II. The late Lee Drake also developed Drake Park Association, a portion of Hillcrest Road, Edgewood Addition, The Meadows Addition, Donner Place, Pecan Place condominiums, completed the development of Country Club II and Garden Street. Stoneridge, Lakewood and Lakewood South were the last sub-divisions Lee Drake developed. Lee Drake Homes, Inc., has future plans to follow the current development of Deer Place, with Drake Estates located in the 2100 and 2200 Blocks of East Hartford. Plans call for a total of 32 lots on this 17 1/2 acre tract will comprise the subdivision which also has a large pond. Another subdivision being planned is Deer Field which is located on the south side of Hartford across the street from Stoneridge. Blackwell Paper Sold To Miami PublishersBLACKWELL — The Blackwell Journal-Tribune has been sold by Community Newspapers Holdings, Inc. of Alabama to Blackwell Newspapers, Inc. Jerry and Donni Turner of Miami is the owner of the new corporation. The Turners have owned newspapers in Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana. Additionally the Turners own Kansas Newspapers, Inc., publishers of The Sedan Star-Times and The Flint Hills Express of Howard, Kan. Turner started in the newspaper business as a sports writer and then has held positions as reporter, editor and publisher of both weekly and daily newspapers throughout the south. In 1990, he came to Oklahoma to publish the daily Miami News-Record. Turner’s newspapers have earned three general excellence awards and Oklahoma’s top newspaper award the Sequoyah. He formed his own newspaper publishing company in 1996. E-commerce Degree Takes Step Closer at ULC HereBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor The quest of presenting an E-commerce degree here at the University Learning Center (ULC) came a step closer this week with a presentation by Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) officials. “We have what we think is a very unique program authorized by the Regents of Higher Education,” said Dr. Tom McDaniel, NWOSU president. McDaniel was quoted in the NWOSU news letter, saying “E-commerce is a rapidly growing segment of our new economy and Fortune 500 companies are searching hard for qualified employees. This new way of doing business also will allow small companies and businesses the opportunity to market their goods and services on a global scale.” NWOSU’s newsletter explains, “The university is in a unique and enviable position in the world of E-commerce. Northwestern is the only institution in Oklahoma to offer a bachelor’s degree in the field, and has one of only five such programs in the nation. Because of this fact, Northwestern’s program has garnered interest from around the nation and the world. “In the coming months, we hope to form working partnerships with corporations and other entities. E-commerce is the type of high-tech business education that will propel Oklahoma’s economy in the 21st century.” McDaniels was flanked by Dr. Randy Smith, Dean of Graduates, Dr. Timothy A. Swink, vice president for Academic Affairs, and Alex Pujari, Dean, School of E-commerce, who made the presentation. Attending from the local level members of the ULC advisory council, Dr. Joe Kinzer, Northern Oklahoma College president; Dr. Brenda Stacy, ULC Director; Chris Littlecook, vice president Ponca City School Board; Doug Major; Pioneer Technology Center; Conoco representatives; Mayor Tom Leonard; Jan Jarrett, Chamber and Economic Development; State Regents, Ike Glass and Carl Renfro. The Northwestern group told of the advantages of the ULC receiving the program, which offers a bachelor’s degree in E-commerce. The program began at Alva with 85 students and the current semester has over 400. The program is so much in demand that it is at the enrollment level in one year that it was anticipated to be in four years. Decisions will apparently be forthcoming soon as to whether it can be offered at ULC and what renovations would be needed to be made to the Conoco facilities, where ULC is located. Other considerations will be funding for some assistant instructors, computers and other equipment. Apparently this will be needed to figure into the budget, which must be approved by the State Regents. Depending on if everything is in place the E-commerce program could possibly be offered in the fall at ULC. Oklahoma Legion Set To Honor 2 P.C. VetsTwo Ponca Citians are slated to receive awards from the American Legion, Department of Oklahoma at the annual awards event set for July. Ricky Flak, Vice President — Manufacturing, Western Hemisphere for Smith Tool Inc., will represent the company, which is being recognized for the “Large Employer of the Year” for providing job opportunity for veterans. In January 1997, Flack was appointed to his current position and he is based in Ponca City. Smith Tool, Inc., is a division of Smith Bits — a business unit of Smith International, Inc. Smith Tool has manufactured three-cone rock bits in Ponca City for over 50 years and employs over 350 people in the Ponca City Area. Flak received a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from the United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Md., in 1980 and received a master of business administration, general management in 1990 from College of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minn. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy having reached the rank of lieutenant. He served from 1974 to 1985. Mike Daugherty is being honored as an outstanding Local Veterans Employment Representative of the Oklahoma Employment Service. He will receive the “LVER of the Year” award. Flak and Daugherty were informed of the honor by letter from Donald Schulenberg, Department Commander of the American Legion of Oklahoma. Daugherty supervises veteran’s service for employment and training for veterans in the Kay and Noble county area. He does registration, assessment, referral to employers and or training providers; case management, employer relations including promoting and writing training programs for local employers who hire and train veterans. Daugherty is a veteran having served on active duty and reserves in the U.S. Air Force. He belongs to the American Legion, American Veterans Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. He began as local veterans employment representative for Kay and Noble counties in 1986. Daugherty does local office staff training on veterans services and is a local liaison to employers on veterans services. He also handles 10 employer accounts as the exclusive hiring executive. Both nominations have been submitted to the National American Legion Headquarters to be considered for this year’s national awards program. The American Legion State Convention will be held July 6-8, 2001 at the Biltmore Hotel, 1-40 & Meridian, Oklahoma City. The awards program will begin at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 7th during the Opening Session. Pioneer Bank Launches New ‘Portal’ ServiceAlways on the cutting edge of new technology, Pioneer Bank and Trust offers a wealth of new services on its recently launched “Portal,” located at www.pbtok.com. A portal is used as a gateway to the Internet, and provides a number of ways for users to customize the information featured for their specific needs. Currently PBT is the only business in the community of Ponca City offering the portal service, according to the bank’s news release. As always, www.pbtok.com will offer banking customers access to Internet banking. In addition to this and other banking services available in the past, the PBT Portal will have a number of features that may interest people from across the community. One new feature that is especially exciting is the Community Calendar. People with events and activities happening in the area can input the information into the calendar to be displayed. “Everything from garage sales to fundraisers to entertainment activities can be listed on the Community Calendar,” said Robin Richardson, Senior Vice President, Information Technology. “We want the community as a whole to take ownership in our website and its features.” Also a unique feature is the ability to list up to 20 individual stock quotes in the Portal “Stock Tracker.” Those stocks are chosen by the portal visitor, and are updated every 15 minutes. Indices for NASDAQ, Dow Jones and the S&P 500 are also listed on the site. All sections, such as the community calendar and stock tracker, are marked “edit” in the upper right hand corner and are customizable by individual users. Other features include: US and World News, a global shopping mall, sports information, local weather forecasts and an on-site search engine direct link. People using the site are encouraged to email suggestions and comments at the “Contact Us” section in the Portal. Commercial Building Permits Top Ponca City Construction ActivityCommercial building permits led the construction in Ponca City during December, according to building inspector Gary Cohenour. Four commercial permits were issued with a valuation of $1,633,000. Single home permits within the city limits and within the utility service boundaries, took a nose dive with zero permits issued. Four remodel permits were issued at a valuation of $168,000, while two miscellaneous permits totaled a valuation of $3,800. There were 12 electrical permits issued and 72 inspections made by Earl Whittaker’s permit department. The plumbing permit department issued 10 permits and there were 16 inspections, by Jeff Pameticky, plumbing inspector, who also issued 9 mechanical permits, as mechanical inspector, and there were 21 inspections. January Report In January the permit situation reversed itself, with two housing permits issued in January and no new commercial permits issued, by Gary Cohenour, building inspector. The valuation of the two homes totaled $244,300. ten remodel permits had a valuation total of $139,000, while six miscellaneous permits were issued at a total valuation of $50,000. There were 24 building inspections and the total building revenue was $552. Earl Whittaker, electrical inspector, issued 17 permits and there were 94 inspections and the electrical revenue was $401. Jeff Pameticky, plumbing inspector, issue four permits, and 14 inspections were made with a revenue total $259. Pameticky also issued three mechanical permits and there were 12 inspections made. Mechanical revenue totaled $239. Cable One Presents Service AwardCable One associate George Barnes was recently honored at a reception to commemorate his twenty years of service with Ponca City’s number one cable provider. Barnes officially became a member of the Cable One’s 20-year club on Friday, January 26. In an awards presentation ceremony Barnes received his 20-year, gold ring engraved with the Cable One logo and four, five point diamonds. He also was given $400 in the form of twenty-dollar bills, one for each year of service. Danny Thompson, General Manager of Ponca City’s Cable One presented Barnes with a plaque honoring his 20-year commitment to Cable One. “George’s vast knowledge and experience in the cable industry, coupled with his willingness to respond to all types of situations, day or night, makes him a truly valuable asset to our Ponca City system. We are fortunate to have associates as dedicated as George is in our organization,” stated Thompson. Barnes came on board to Cablecom of Ponca City in 1981. He continued with his employment through 1986 when Cablecom became Post Newsweek Cable and also in 1998 when they changed the name to Cable One. Barnes began as an installer and worked his way up to Service Tech and now has the title of Advanced Field Tech. The award presentation ceremony included all local Cable One associates along with Barnes’s wife of 19 years, Jean and their son Chris. NEWS BRIEFSYMCA Sweetheart Dance — The YMCA will hold a Sweetheart Dance for 7th and 8th graders only from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Admission is $4 per person and available at the YMCA. Call the front desk at 765-5417 for more information. Valentine Salad Luncheon - Thursday, Feburary 8, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Adults $5. Preschool $1.50. adv. Founder’s Day Bingo Tonight — Members of the PTA of Washington Elementary School invite everyone to attend its Founder’s Day Bingo night/chili supper, 6 -8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. The chili supper is free with a Washington Elementary PTA membership and $3 without. Bingo will be played in the gym with lots of prizes. Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Fraud — An employee at a business in the 700 block of East Prospect Avenue reported to Ponca City police at 10:11 a.m. Monday an elderly woman gave a cashier a DHS medical card and advised it was a check and received approximately $40 back in change. An officer was assigned and a fraud report was taken. Accident — An accident in the 700 block of East Prospect Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 5:10 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Man With Weapon — A doctor at Outpatient Medical Center of Ponca City, 400 Fairview, advised Ponca City police at 10:36 a.m. Monday a man was at the clinic carrying a concealed weapon. Two officers responded to the scene and a 53-year-old man was taken into custody for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. Soccer sign up. Saturday, February 3rd. From 9a.m. to 1p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Februrary 5th, 6th, 7th. 4p.m. to 8p.m. Register at Quantum Computer Service 312 East Grand. 762-9056. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 3500 block of North Fourteenth Street reported an 18-year-old man was taken into custody on city warrants for failure to appear and failure to pay at 10:50 a.m. Monday. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of West Cleveland Avenue and North Osage Street reported a 50-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication at 12:36 a.m. Tuesday. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Theft — A resident in the 1000 block of Riviera Drive reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Fire Run — A Kay County sheriff’s deputy advised the Communications Center of a grass fire one-quarter mile south of Coon Creek at 3:39 a.m. Tuesday. Kildare Volunteer Fire Department was advised. Theft — A clerk at REX, 700 East Prospect Avenue, reported to Ponca City police at 11:17 a.m. Monday he had chased a subject who had stolen an amplifier then fled the store in a small pickup. A description was given of the suspect and vehicle. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. Burglary — The manager at Copper Ridge Apartments, West Highland Avenue and North Waverly Street, reported a stolen furnace to Ponca City police at 11:19 a.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Subject Held — An officer in the 600 block of West Emporia Avenue reported a 29-year-old woman was taken into custody on a Kay County warrant for bogus checks at 7 p.m. Monday. Theft — A clerk at Citgo Short Stop No. 1, 400 East South Avenue, reported to Ponca City police at 9:04 p.m. Monday finding an empty 18-pack of beer cans in the bathroom. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. LIFESTYLESThe neighborhood Chef The neighborhood Chefby Sherry Muchmore Deer season is over and those who have loaded their freezer with fresh venison will now be planning many a future meal from their bounty. The following recipes come from some of my deer hunting friends who truly love venison. Whether you prefer bow and arrow, black powder or rifle, the result is the same; a lean, healthy red meat containing an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Venison, like most wild game, has a higher ratio of protein to fat than that of domestic animals; for example, while you may see venison with some distinct fat layering, you will never see it marbled with fat. My son’s wife, Tish, explains “I honestly don’t cook venison any differently than I cook beef.” Blaine, an avid hunter since high school, says they rarely cook with beef anymore. When venison is cured and prepared correctly, there won’t be any of that wild game flavor sometimes associated with deer meat. Venison Roast Tish Lewis, Plano, TX 3 to 4 pounds venison roast 2 tablespoons margarine 2 medium onions, quartered 1 can condensed Golden Mushroom soup 2 cups water 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Place roast and onions in a large roaster with lid. Rub meat with margarine, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together soup, water, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, pour over meat. Cover and cook at 350 degrees for 3 hours. Note: When preparing venison, as with many roasts, adding vinegar or wine, will help tenderize the meat. Thyme and bay leaf are also good seasonings for venison. If your venison has that wild game flavor try marinating the meat overnight in the following: 1/2 cup vinegar, 2 cloves garlic crushed, 2 tablespoons salt, cold water to cover. Discard marinade before cooking. Or try marinating overnight covered with milk, also to be discarded. Good friends, Gene brings home the venison and Grace prepares the feast. Gene and 10 of his friends hunt a 6,000-acre deer lease in Texas. One of his friends gave them the following recipe for venison chili that is excellent. Instead of adding ground pork (so many feel the need for a little fat to add flavor and texture when making chili) this recipe calls for bacon. Venison Chili Grace and Gene Smith, San Antonio, TX 4 tablespoons butter 1 red onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 3 cups red wine 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup tomato paste 4 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup diced bacon 2 pounds venison, diced 2 cans black beans In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in butter; about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and cook about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in red wine, vinegar, tomato paste, chicken broth, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, cilantro and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, 30 to 35 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large fry pan, over medium high heat, fry bacon in warm vegetable until browned about 2 to 3 minutes. Push bacon to the side and add venison, season with salt and brown about 20 minutes. Add black beans to meat and toss. Now add the meat mixture to the sauce, simmer until chili has thickened about 20 minutes. Adjust seasonings to your taste preferences. Serving 6. Greg, health and fitness coordinator, personal trainer for four years at the YMCA, is an avid deer hunter. Wife, Kandy, isn’t opposed either to Greg’s added interest of making jerky. He prefers using a hydrator and says the jerky seasoning can be adjusted to fit individual tastes. Venison Jerky Greg Armstrong, Blackwell Venison strips 1 cup liquid smoke 1 cup Worcestershire 1/2 cup soy sauce Seasoned Salt ground pepper cayenne (optional) Slice venison into lean slender strips, about 1/4 inch thick, against the grain. Mix ingredients for marinade: liquid smoke, Worcestershire, soy, salt and peppers; place venison and marinade into a plastic zip-lock bag. Make sure you have enough marinade to cover the venison. Marinade overnight or for at least 6 to 8 hours in the refrigerator. Turn venison every 2 to 3 hours. Place seasoned meat in a hydrator for approximately 10 hours or in a slow oven (175 degrees) for about 12 hours. Meat should appear very dark. Cool and store in an air-tight container. Bill Bob Nix, best-known around town for his three Brittanys, Boy, Bob, and Mr. Luke, is an avid member of the K-9 Dog Training Club and humane society advocate. He travels to local schools and organizations talking on the attributes of pet ownership in regard to agility — obedience- theraputic advantages. He promised me a hearty venison soup that is both quick and tasty. And, true to his words, here it is. Venison Taco Soup Bill Bob Nix, P.C. Brown in several tablespoons of olive oil: 1 pound venison, ground or diced (can substitute with ground chuck) 1 cup onion, diced Drain, add: 1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 16-ounce can whole kernel corn 1 16-ounce can red kidney beans 1 package Taco Seasoning (your brand, your heat) Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. This can be prepared ahead and reheated. When serving, ladle into bowls, top each with 1-heaping tablespoon each sour cream, sliced ripe olives (optional) and shredded cheddar cheese. Finish with a handful of corn chips (Doritos) tossed over all. CPR, First Aid Training OfferedCPR and first aid training for child care providers will be offered Saturday, Feb. 10, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Classes will be held in Conference Rooms B and C from 9 a.m.- noon and from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Area child care providers may enroll in either CPR or First Aid or elect to take both courses. Advanced registration before the workshop is necessary due to limited class size. At the door, registration will only be allowed if class space is available. There is a $10 fee for each course. Contact the Child Care Resource and Referral office at 762-3517 or 1-888-389-6547 to register or for more information. The training workshop is sponsored by the Kay County Department of Human Services licensing representatives, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services Child Care Resource and Referral, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Conoco, Inc. Providers will receive three continuing education hours for each course they complete. “This is the second time we have collaborated to bring this program to area child care providers,” said Sharon Clark, SJRMC Birth and Family Education Coordinator. “Last fall, 150 child care providers received CPR, injury prevention and first aid training at a similar workshop.” In 2000, guidelines for DHS licensing were modified to require child care providers to have current documentation of CPR and first aid training and to update the documentation every two years. “In an effort to help care givers comply with requirements, we realized it would be important to provide easy access to the training and to provide opportunity for training on a regular basis,” Clark said. “We plan to offer this program twice a year so that area child care providers can meet DHS licensing requirements, as well as, stay current on their skills and information.” According to a study in the journal Pediatrics, day care injury rates are low, and most common injuries are minor ones, such as cuts and bruises. However, in the U.S., unintentional injuries cause more death and disability than all childhood diseases combined. The National Safe Kids Coalition reports that most serious injuries in the child care environment are due to falls and choking. “Knowing how to respond to an injured or choking child is crucial,” said Julie Howard, Kay County DHS child care licensing representative. “This informative program teaches providers the basic injury prevention and emergency skills they need to know.” SPORTSWeibergs Back So Are Mavs Weibergs Back So Are MavsBy TED ATCHLEY NOC Sports Information TONKAWA — Following a heartbreaking 84-83 overtime loss on Saturday without head coach Mick Weiberg in Poteau against Carl Albert, the Northern Oklahoma College Maverick basketball team needed a win. Weiberg was back on the court with his team Monday night in Tonkawa as the Mavericks proved themselves in a 72-68 homecoming game victory over Eastern State College. "All I can do is say thanks," Weiberg said after the game. "This was a big win for me and my family personally, and for our program. It's especially sweet since we lost to Eastern at their place on a last second throw up." "They played so hard Saturday and it's great we can come home and win a big one like this," Weiberg added. During the Saturday match-up Edmond sophomore Scott Prater tallied a Northern career high 32 points. Edmond teammate Richie Myers garnered 26 against Carl Albert and was the leading scorer Monday with 27. Prater had 16 tough points inside. “Prater and Myers keep doing their job inside for us,” Weiberg said. “Our guards are feeding them the ball and they are making it count.” Myers also had 11 defensive rebounds in the game. The Mavericks are beginning to put their free throw percentage woes behind them, one aspect of the game that has haunted them all season. The Mavs went 20-of-20 from the line Monday. “That's a great improvement for us,” Weiberg said. Weiberg said that he was happy to see his team play a full 40 minutes. “We started off a little rough but they didn't let things get them down. We shored up the defense and quit trying to force the ball on offense,” he said. The first 10 minutes of the game were give and take, with the lead changing hands as often as the minutes on the clock ticked away. Northern finally put together a strong run and ended the half with a run that was capped by a three-point shot drained by freshman C. J. Johnson close to the buzzer. Johnson ended with 10 points on the night. “Johnson gave us the edge going into halftime,” Weiberg said. “That’s the kind of thing that keeps you going.” The Mavericks went to the locker room with a 39-32 advantage. The guard play of Tulsa sophomore Greg Wilson was another key point in Weiberg's eyes. “Greg Wilson played a very good basketball game,” Weiberg said. “He had a great night on defense and had a good floor game with three assists and a huge offensive rebound.” Wilson earned 11 points on the night including a key three-pointer. The Eastern squad came within three points in the final minute, but Prater and Myers each hit free throws that put the game out of reach. Also scoring was freshman guard JR Regnier, 4; freshman Phillip Knowlton, 3; and freshman Merrill Andrews,1. The Mavericks take to the road to face Westark on Thursday. “The schedule doesn't get any easier,” Weiberg said. “We asked for a win and told them it all starts right here. They came through.” Lady Mavs on TrackBy TED ATCHLEY NOC Sports Information TONKAWA — Northern Oklahoma College Lady Maverick Head Coach Greg Krause said his team seems to be back on track following a 80-68 win over Eastern State College Monday night in Tonkawa. The Homecoming victory improved the Lady Mavs' record to 19-3 overall and 10-2 in conference play. The Northern team was ranked No. 24 in NJCAA Division I as of Jan. 30. "We played a lot better defensively," Krause said. The Lady Mavs held Eastern to less than 30 points in the first half. "Our defense was tough and our scorers did their jobs." Sophomore B. J. Homer led the Lady Mavs with 18 on the night including 11 points from the free throw line in the physical game. Sophomore LaQueisha Dickerson earned 14 and Freshman Erin Goss rounded out double figure scoring with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Goss hustled on both ends of the court, garnering four steals on the night. Sophomore Tia Andrew continued to dominate the inside on defense. She batted away Eastern shooters for a total of 9 blocks and 4 points on the night with 8 rebounds. "Tia had some big blocks for us," Krause said. The Lady Mavericks led at the half by a margin of 41-28. Krause said his team had the opportunity in the second half to go up by as much as 20 points on several occasions but seemed to falter at times. "We had a battle on our hands," he said. "We are still giving away too many turnovers," he said. "But it looks like our aggressiveness is back because we came right back and held them. This is the way we have to play." Also scoring for the Lady Mavs was freshman Ashley Hewitt, 9; sophomore Lindsey Shiever,9; sophomore Deidra Dick, 8; and freshman Angela King, 4. "King did a great job for us when Tia found herself in foul trouble," Krause said. The Lady Mavericks move on Thursday to face Westark on the road. "We have to stay tough and focussed," Krause said. "We want to be seeded as high as possible in Regional play." Bowling Tourney To EndThe Ponca City Woman's Bowling Association’s 61st annual tournament will end with the 4 p.m squad Satuday at Ponca Bowl. The tournament started last weekend with the early bowlers putting up some tough numbers. Delores Harberson was inducted into the Ponca City Hall of Fame Saturday for service to the organization over the years. At the present time she is Secretart of the Wednesday Foursome and serves as a director of the City Association. Scores at the end of Bowling Feb 4 are: Division 1 Team 1 Grace Memorial 3082 2. Buy for Less 3055 3. Music Suite 2991 Division 1 Doubles 1. Leigh Stone-Janice Dressen 1225 2. Elaine Costello-Betty Myers 1220 3. Joy Sanders-Shallie Caldwell 1219 Division 1 Singles 1. Patty Kirchenbauer 719 2. Dottie Sanders 669 3. Mary Lampe 664 Division 2 Team 1. Quality Water 3051 2. Randy Wright Masonery 3010 3. TCB 2917 Division 2 Doubles 1. Jan Fairchild-Maxine Ross 1315 2. Pam Myers-Leslie Riddle 1229 3. Verlee Wasson-Ann Lyford 1205 Division 2 Singles 1. Barbara Aldridge 691 2. Jennifer Correll 675 3. Cheryl Marler 643 Eighth GradeBLACKWELL — The eighth grade Red JV girls basketball team lost to Longfellow 24-16 in the Blackwell Invitational Tournament Monday. The Red girls fell behind 10-4 in first quarter, but the team was only behind by four points, 14-10, at the end of the first half. Crystal Beattie led Ponca City in scoring with 8 points. Shea Schutte, 3; Patton Theobald, 3; and Kristen Ward, 2.
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