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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, April 4, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALNewkirk Earns National Honor Newkirk Earns National HonorBy MARK GALVIN News Staff Writer NEWKIRK — Community to-getherness paid off Monday for the Kay County seat as Newkirk grabbed one of the nation’s five Great American Main Street awards. The award, which included a check for $2,500, was bestowed during a ceremony in downtown Boston by The National Trust for Historic Preservation, with 16 members of a Newkirk contingent present. “It’s a great honor for us, to be such a small town,” Newkirk mayor Carol Purdy acknowledged. None of representatives from cities across America were guaranteed an honor Monday, and town size apparently wasn’t a factor — Enid was one of the Top Twenty finalists for the award, but the north central Oklahoma city left without the top prize. In making the announcement, the National Trust called Newkirk “a thriving town with an important historic heritage.” Spokesmen described as “remarkable” the chain of events that has revitalized the appearance of the Newkirk downtown. It began in 1992 when Newkirk’s historical society successfully reversed a demolition order for five downtown buildings. “I’d say since six or seven years ago, this town has done a 100 percent turnabout in its appearance,” Purdy said. The national recognition “reflects the hard work of everybody here,” she added. “They gave their time at their own expense to help any way they can in the beautification of Newkirk,” Purdy said. The mayor singled out local historian Karen Dye, who works for the Newkirk Main Street Authority, for her hard work in making the program a success. Dye “is totally responsible for the town’s recognition,” Purdy said. Newkirk delegate Tom Smith said Monday’s announcement drew cheers from a group of Oklahoma supporters during the Boston ceremony. Smith said other Main Street groups across the nation expressed interest in Newkirk’s Junior Main Street program, which was the first of its kind. The town has a crew of youth who regularly police the area and help with community functions. “They all want to know, ‘How do you get the younger people committed to helping the town?’” Smith said. Smith’s son, Behren, and three other Newkirk students were among the town’s 16 representatives at Monday’s award ceremony in Boston. National Trust spokesperson Nadja Gutowski said the Great American Main Street Awards recognize the nation’s best efforts in main street revitalization through historic preservation Stone Hit By Cable One LawsuitCable One, Ponca City’s cable television service provider, filed a lawsuit Monday against Jerald D. Stone, former systems manager, accusing him of “outrageous acts of disloyalty” and unfair competition. Stone resigned from his post on Feb. 11 after 15 years of service as the Ponca City systems manager. Cable One is seeking more than $1 million in actual damages and additional punitive damages. The lawsuit claims, “While employed as one of the highest ranking management officials in Oklahoma, Stone was not only disparaging his employer’s product and services, but openly and notoriously encouraging third parties to enter into di-rectly competitive ventures, using him as a consultant to effectively guide their way to ‘beating’ Cable One in the marketplace.” Cable One is asking U.S. District Judge Tim Leonard of Oklahoma City to issue temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctions prohibiting Stone from continuing to divulge trade secrets and participate in unfair competition. Stone was not available for comment. No court date has been set. The lawsuit claims that in January, while Stone was still employed at Cable One, he made disparaging remarks about the company to Ponca City government officials, stating, “Incumbent operator has chosen to not invest the capital dollars necessary to do it all... One man’s neglect creates opportunity for another.” Cable One alleges Stone urged Ponca City officials to start their own cable company in direct competition with Cable One. The lawsuit says, “Stone has brazenly estimated that the fruits of his misdeeds, in assisting Ponca City with the development of a competitive cable system, will net him at least $320,000 — all built on the back of Cable One’s confidential information.” Cable One also alleges Stone’s activities were not limited to Ponca City, citing an alleged incident in 1998 after Stone received confidential information on the purchasing of two cable television systems in Blackwell, including one owned by Greg Deffner. (Editor’s note — Story compiled from information provided by The Associated Press and News staff writer Kristi Hayes.) PC Board Confirms Bayha as PrincipalBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor School administrator Chuck Bayha decided it was time for a change. In a unanimous decision Monday night by the Ponca City school board, Bayha was named the new principal of the Alternative High School. For the past three years, Bayha has been campus director for Pioneer Technology Center. Current Alternative High School principal Peg Jordan is moving to Kansas when her contract expires July 30. Bayha also said his decision to leave PTC was based on the opportunity afforded by the public school system. “I have the opportunity of a lifetime,” he said. “I can’t turn it down.” Three years ago, Bayha left an assistant principal’s position with Ponca City High School to accept his present post at PTC. As Alternative High School principal, Bayha will oversee the following programs: Lincoln Academy, SHARE, Teen Pep (Teen Mother program) and American Legion. The incoming principal said he’s excited about the change. “I’m happy Ponca City has decided to offer me this position. I’m looking forward to helping the city in any way I can,” he said. Ponca City superintendent Dr. Bill White is glad to have Bayha back. “We’re delighted to have him lead our alternative education programs,” White stated. “We look forward to building on the leadership he developed while at PTC.” Bayha said the last three years at PTC have helped him understand how vo-tech education works. “I have found my stay at PTC to be very beneficial. Learning about vo-tech education has given me insight into many alternative education programs,” he noted. While at the vo-tech, Bayha worked with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the TANF program (Welfare-to-Work). With time, Bayha said a relationship between alternative education and PTC can be increased. “I know of the high numbers of dropouts in Ponca City and the increased numbers of students entering the Alternative High School. I plan to help with that,” he said. White said Bayha might not have left public school education three years ago if he had been offered the duties as principal. “We just didn’t have any positions for him and he chose to leave. After we posted the opening at the Alternative High School, Bayha showed an interest,” he said. Bayha’s contract expires at PTC on June 30. “He will assume his duties on July 1. He will also be in charge of summer school at the high school for the second session,” White said. Orchestras in Review Will Involve Fifth Grade Through High SchoolThe Ponca City Public School’s Instrumental Music Department will present the 26th annual Orchestras in Review Concert tonight at Hutchins Memorial at 7 p.m. The fifth grade Elementary Orchestra will begin the musical tour under the direction of Keith Powers. This 83-member string orchestra will perform the theme from The Flintstones, as arranged by Anne-Marie Webster. They will conclude with My Heart Will Go On (from Titanic). Thirty-four members strong, the sixth grade Elementary String Orchestra will continue the tour, under the direction of Keith Powers. Their portion of the program will begin with Star Wars, arranged by Keith Powers, and end with International Strings by John Caponegro. Both orchestras were formed by combining each of the elementary school string classes. Rehearsals were held on Tuesday and Thursday last week. Tonight’s musical excursion continues with the Middle School Orchestras, under the direction of conductor Valerie Huffman. West Middle School’s 28-string members will perform “Little Fugue” by G.F. Handel, as arranged by Edmund Siennicki, and Moonlight Tango by Richard Meyer. The 25-member East Middle School String Orchestra will continue the program with Overture Contempo by Lennie Niehaus, and Vanguard Overture by Richard Stephan. The Ponca City Senior High Orchestra Program, under the direction of Dan Larson, will be featured next. First up will be the High School Full Orchestra II group. This 71-member organization will present Reinhold Gliere’s Russian Sailors’ Dance, as arranged by Merle Issac. The top performing orchestra, the High School Symphony Orchestra (70 members) will perform Festival Overture, by Dmitri Shostakovich. The two orchestras will combine to present Millennium by Richard Meyer to conclude the program. Two special selections will bring the activities to a close. All the strings (plus percussion), grade 5 through 12, will perform Peter Illyich Tschaikowsky’s 1812 Overture, as arranged by Sandra Dackow. The big finale, using every orchestra musician including winds and percussion, will be The Chicken Dance (a.k.a. Dance Little Bird), as arranged by Bob Cerulli. The community is invited. There will be no admission charge. DEATHSAlyssa Gale Hager Alyssa Gale HagerBLACKWELL — Alyssa Gale Hager of Blackwell died at birth Sunday, April 2, 2000, in the University Hospital in Oklahoma City. A graveside service is scheduled for today in the James W. Roberts Memorial Chapel in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Daryl Donovan, pastor of the First Christian Church of Blackwell, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Alyssa Gale Hager was born on April 2, 2000, in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Jamie and Tami (Savage) Hager. Survivors include her parents; grandparents, James and Pam Savage and Vicki Coleman, all of Blackwell, and Nick Sheldon of Lamont; great-grandmother, Lonnis Savage of Blackwell; and two aunts. She was preceded in death by a great-grandfather, Jack Savage, and a great-grandmother, Media Neeli. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to University Hospital, Neonatal Unit, c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. Gary Louis CasselVALLEY CENTER, Kan. — Gary Louis Cassel, former resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, April 1, 2000, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita, Kan. He was 56. A service is pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker Funeral Home in Valley Center, Kan. Gary Louis Cassel was born Jan. 25, 1944, in Ponca City, the son of Louis and Ernestine Cassel. Survivors include his father of Las Vegas, Nev.; his mother, Ernestine Becke of Ponca City; a son, Charles Gates of Bosque Farms, N.M.; two sisters, Tonya MacDougal and Paula Fields, both of Ponca City; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Cassel. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 2181, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. Arleacher Beaver PettitTONKAWA — Arleacher Beaver Pettit, infant son of DeeDra A. Coleman and Kevin Pettit of Tonkawa, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Ponca City. A private graveside service was held at the Tonkawa Indian Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Survivors include his parents, grandparents, Jeanie Martin and Brian Ford, Allen and Gladys Duvall, all of Tonkawa, and Tex and Donna Pettit of Marble; and three uncles and an aunt. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kevin Lee Pettit Jr. and Running Wolf Pettit. Jacqueline Martin CarrollCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Jacqueline Martin Carroll, former resident of Ponca City, died at her home Sunday, April 2, 2000. She was 78. A funeral was scheduled for today at 2 p.m. at the chapel of the Heritage Funeral Home with the Rev. Morty Llyod officiating. Jacqueline Martin Carroll was born in Yale on Jan. 22, 1922, the daughter Beverly and Ruby Martin. She graduated from Oklahoma State University and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was retired from real estate management and was a member of the River Oaks Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. Survivors include a daughter, P. Brooke Carroll of Chattanooga, Tenn., and a brother, Robert C. Martin of Sarasota, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles R. Mertz. Bessie Marie ChambersBessie Marie Chambers, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday, April 1, 2000, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 71. The funeral will be held Thursday, April 6, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Ramsey, pastor of First Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Blackwell Cemetery. Bessie Marie (Fleetwood) Chambers was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Ava, Mo., the daughter of Zeb and Eula (Curtis) Fleetwood. After the death of her father, she moved with her mother and stepfather, John W. Williams Sr., to the Bressie Community in 1942. In 1943, they moved to Ponca City, and Bessie attended schools here. On May 8, 1946, she married Lee Roy Chambers in Newkirk. He preceded her in death April 28, 1989. She was employed as an operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone, serving as chief operator while in Louisiana. After retiring, she owned and operated the Superbowl Aquarium for 22 years. At the time of her death, she was employed at Highlander Center Laundry. While her children were growing up, she was active in the PTA and other school activities. She attended First Lutheran Church for many years. Survivor include two daughters, Danna McMath of Broken Arrow and Linda Lancaster of Ponca City; a son, Dennis Chambers of Atlanta, Ga.; her mother, Eula Williams of Ponca City; three brothers, John W. Williams Jr. of Ponca City, Dennis Wayne Williams of Oklahoma City, and Doyne Woolsey of Baytown, Texas; one sister, Betty Wilson of Meridian; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, her father and stepfather preceded her in death. Casket bearers will be Cory Meadows, David McMath, Lester Lancaster, Matt Fry, Jacob Feathers and Mark Cranford. Honorary bearers will be Ray Reamy, David Kent Lancaster, Gary Martin, Donald McMath, Dennis Wayne Williams, John W. Williams Jr., and Doyne Woolsey. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Oklahoma Heart Center at Integris Baptist Medical Center, attention: David Veillette, 3300 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73112 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Oklahoma Chapter, 7030 S. Yale, Tulsa, Okla. 74136. The family will be at 2021 North Seventh Street. ObituariesAllan B. Cortright Jr.Allan B. Cortright Jr., 1509 N. Woodland, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at his home. He was 84. The funeral will be Wednesday, 2 p.m., in the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home with the Rev. Kent Dorsey, pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Casket bearers and military graveside honors will be provided by members of Delta Company, First Battalion, 179th Infantry, Oklahoma National Guard. Born Dec. 24, 1915, in Hayti, Mo., he was the son of Allan B. and Blanche (Couchman) Cortright. Following the death of his mother in 1928, he came to Ponca City to live with his maternal grandparents, William F. and Elma Rue Couchman. He received his education in Ponca City and Kansas City schools, graduating from Westport High School in Kansas City. Called in the first replacement draft from the Ponca City area in February of 1941, he was assigned to the 45th Division. Following America’s entry into World War II, with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he was sent to Officer’s Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga., and received a commission in 1942 as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Infantry. On June 27, 1943, he and Dixie A. Burrow were married at the First Christian Church in Ponca City. Assigned to the 81st Infantry Division in the Southwest Pacific in 1944 and 1945, he served as company commander and battalion operations officer. After occupation service in Japan, he received his discharge in February 1946 with the rank of major. Following his military service, he and his wife made their home in Ponca City, where he was employed by Goldenstern and Stolper until 1954. He then worked for the Jack Burns and Deming Lowrey Accounting Firm. In 1956, he successfully passed the CPA test requirements and joined the firm in the partnership known as Burns, Lowrey & Cortright, CPAs. He continued in the practice of public accounting until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, Elks Lodge, and was president of the Ponca City Lions Club in 1966. Active in civic affairs, he served on the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Salvation Army advisory board, YMCA board, and received mayoral appointments to advisory committees relating to the Public Safety Center, Cable TV contracts, and the Wentz Memorial Golf Course. An avid golfer, he was elected in 1951 to serve as third vice president of the newly built nine-hole Lakeside Golf Course on land given to the city by Lew Wentz. In 1974, he was requested by Mrs. Thelma Self, a former employee of Mr. Wentz, to head a drive to solicit contributions to construct a memorial golf clubhouse in honor of Mr. Wentz. Together with Jack Oliver, Lakeside golf pro, and the support of many others, the drive was successful, and, in 1980, the outstanding half-million dollar facility was dedicated, and the name of the course was changed to the Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course. Surviving are his wife, Dixie, of the home; two daughters, Janet Irvine of Ponca City, and Jeanne and her husband Dick Hastriter of Ponca City; two granddaughters, Jamie Thomas and husband Chad of Bartlesville, and Andrea Sharp and fiancée Matt Stewart of Ponca City; and a great-grandson, Noah Thomas of Bartlesville. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, John, Frank and Austin Cortright. Honorary casket bearers will be Bill Eubank, Bob McCartney, Deming Lowrey, Bob Culwell, Harold Taylor, Rufus Hall and John Davis. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. The casket will not be opened following the service; however, friends may call at the funeral home until 1 p.m. Wednesday. The family will be at the home, 1509 North Woodland. paid obituary Services PendingGershon A. Tucker Jr.Gershon A. Tucker Jr., longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday evening, April 3, 2000, at his home. He was 76. Arrangements are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Gary G. AldrichGary G. Aldrich, resident of Ponca City, died Monday, April 3, 2000, at his home. He was 51. Survivors include his wife, Lanita, of the home. Arrangements are pending with the Trout Funeral Home. NEWS BRIEFSLenten Service — Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA will continue with its mid-week Lenten Services at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The theme this year is “The Carpenter’s Cloth.” A soup supper precedes the worship service, at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. 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. Army Reunion Meeting — American Legion Army reunion organizational committee meeting to be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion hut, 407 West South Avenue. The reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. April 19. Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Congratulations — Hats off to the April RSVP Volunteer of the Month, Ruth Ritter. Ruth provides many needed services for the seniors in the Ponca City community, as well as helping at the Mission and Hospice. Thanks, Ruth. Subjects Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 400 block of South Fourteenth Street at 10:14 a.m. Monday that a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, were being held for possession of methamphetamine. A vehicle was towed from the scene. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 2500 block of Industrial Boulevard was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:16 a.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Attempted Burglary — A woman from the 400 block of South Oak Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:10 a.m. Monday that someone had attempted to steal the stereo from her vehicle. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stolen Vehicle — A man from the 3200 block of North Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:06 p.m. Monday that a pickup had been stolen during the weekend. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:46 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Shoplifter — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 3:31 p.m. Monday that a juvenile was in custody for shoplifting. An officer was assigned and a 17-year-old boy was held for petit larceny. Subjects Held — A Kay County District Attorney officer requested assistance from the Ponca City Police Department in the 800 block of East Alma Avenue at 3:36 p.m. Monday. Three officers responded and took into custody, a 20-year-old man for manufacturing methamphetamine, a 19-year-old woman for manufacturing methamphetamine, and a 22-year-old woman for manufacturing methamphetamine. Hit and Run — A woman from the 300 block of North Pine Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 4:13 p.m. Monday that her parked vehicle had been hit by another vehicle which had left the scene. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Check on Fire — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of South Pine Street at 8:16 p.m. Monday that there was some smoke in the area from an undetermined origin. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded and found tires burning behind a building near the railroad tracks. Another officer assigned to the scene took an arson report. Accident — The Communications Center received a call at 5:25 a.m. Tuesday that a vehicle had hit a cow three miles west of Ponca City on U.S. 60. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Kay County Sheriff’s Office and an ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department were notified and responded to handle the situation. LIFESTYLESThe Neighborhood Chef The Neighborhood ChefBy Sherry Muchmore A dear friend of mine, Tillie Kernan, sent me this luscious hot chocolate dessert of her mother’s, Estella Knapp. Tillie as DG rush chairman, prepared this for a Delta Gamma rush party in Oklahoma City some 50 years ago. It was so loved that it became a traditional treat for DG parties to come and was thus called “French Chocolate Parties.” Tillie is a Ponca City native. Her father, Frank Knapp, was W. H McFadden’s right hand man and left Ponca City with McFadden and company, Southland Royalty. Tillie has never lost her love for Ponca and she and her husband, Phil, continue to show and give support to the city Tillie still calls home. Several years ago after her mother passed away, Tillie donated, to the Pioneer Woman Museum, one of the small statues Bryant Baker created preceding the selection of our Pioneer Woman. This statue is of Mr. Mac and had been in her family since Mr. Mac gave it to her father many years before. Knapp’s French Chocolate Tillie says “this recipe must be followed exactly when combining the ingredients or it will not turn out.” French chocolate is a rich creamy hot drink that can take the place of dessert or served with shortbread or butter cookies. Imagine a cold night, a roaring fire, a good book and a cup of steaming sweet chocolate. 2 1/2 squares (2 1/2 ounces) Baker’s unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup granulated sugar dash of salt 1/2 cup of heavy (whipping) cream, whipped stiff 6 cups hot milk In a double boiler, combine the broken bits of chocolate and water; melt, stir to blend, don’t let the water boil. (remember not to let the water in the double boiler touch the bottom of the pan with the chocolate and water.) Add sugar and salt and continue to cook for about 4 minutes longer. Cool. Whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. While you are whipping the cream, pour the milk into a saucepan and heat until hot but try not to boil. Place about a tablespoon of the chocolate cream into each cup. Pour hot milk over each and serve. There is enough for about 8 servings. Note: By omitting the milk, the chocolate cream can be used as a hot fudge sauce served over ice cream and heavy puddings. When we were asking for recipes for the Tupperware refrigerator rolls, someone sent us the following recipe they got at a Tupperware party for an instant hot chocolate mix. We thought this would be fun for the children to help make and would also make a nice teacher’s gift when placed in a jar with a pretty decorated lid and instructions attached. Instant Hot Chocolate Mix 1 large box (16 ounces) of Nestle’s Quik 9 ounces of Cremora (or any dry non-dairy creamer) 8 quart box Carnation dry milk 1/2 cup powdered sugar Mix the above ingredients and store in an air-tight container. Add 1/4 cup of the Chocolate mix to 1 cup of boiling water. My sister made this rich creamy dessert all the time when the kids were at home. Of course, this is a favorite of the big kids too, we just used the children as an excuse back then. You’ll agree, it truly is a delight from first bite to last. Four Layer Delight Tina Fausett Durland, Gulfport, MS First Layer: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter (softened) 1/2 cup chopped pecans Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan. Combine the above ingredients and press into the prepared pan. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until browned. Cool. Second Layer: 8 ounce cream cheese (softened) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the Cool Whip. Spread this mixture over the first layer. Third Layer: 1 large package instant chocolate pudding decrease milk by 1/4 cup for pudding on the box 1 teaspoon vanilla In a mixing bowl, whisk the pudding, milk and vanilla together. Pour over the cream cheese layer. Fourth Layer: Spread about 2 cups of Cool Whip over the top and chill. In a follow-up to the holiday recipe for Chex Mix, if watching your weight or fat intake, Larry Bittman said to substitute Weight Watcher’s low-fat margarine as a butter substitute; it didn’t change the flavor. He also suggested adding the Cheerios after all the other ingredients have been tossed into the sauce since these porous little round oats tend to soak up more than their share of the coating. 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.) Avoiding That Taxing Headache(NAPSA) — It’s no secret that filing your taxes can be a headache, but for many of us it’s more than just a figurative one. As the ominous April 15th deadline approaches, taxpayers from coast to coast scramble to find their W-2s and fill out their tax forms to avoid late penalties or, worst of all, an audit. The paperwork, procrastination and looming deadlines are some of the most reliable sources of stress in our lives. And this stress is a common trigger for headaches. For the millions of Americans who suffer stress-related headaches, the tax time headache is all too real, and can range from temporary tension-type headaches to debilitating migraines that can last for an entire day. No matter the type, headaches are sure to be more prevalent during tax season, which is accompanied by stress, anxiety and lack of sleep. According to experts, there are steps you can take to help prevent headaches. “I always advise my patients to recognize the warning signs of stress as quickly as possible,” says Lawrence Newman, MD, director of The Headache Institute, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. “By taking preventative steps towards warding off a headache, through behavior modification and medication, you have a much greater chance of avoiding an attack.” Dr. Newman continued, “Migraines can be especially tricky, because factors other than stress can bring about an attack. People who think they may be suffering from migraines should see their doctor for a diagnosis, and to help identify their personal migraine triggers.” Affecting 25 million Americans, migraines are usually characterized by a throbbing or pulsing pain on one side of the head, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as sensitivity to light or sound, nausea and even visual disturbances. If you find yourself becoming stressed-out during tax time, Dr. Newman suggests the following tips to avoid headaches: Plan ahead and take extra time when filing your taxes this year. Stress caused by rushing at the last minute can trigger a headache. Get plenty of rest. Fatigue is a common headache trigger, so try to get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night. A regular sleep pattern, going to bed and waking up the same time everyday, may also aid in prevention of headache pain. Make an educated choice when selecting a headache medication. Learn about all treatments to find one that is right for you. Leading doctors agree the three-ingredient combination in Excedrin makes it uniquely effective in treating headache pain-even migraines. Don’t skip meals. Since hunger can spur a headache, make three daily, well-balanced meals part of your tax-time regimen. Identify your personal migraine triggers. If stress is one of them, watch for signs of tension and anxiety. Other common triggers include certain foods like chocolate and aged cheese, MSG, alcohol, bright lights and lack of sleep. Practice relaxation and stretching techniques to release tension. For example, sit in a comfortable chair or lie down on a couch. Tense all muscles from head to toe, hold for a second or two, then release. Of course, if your headaches become more frequent or severe, talk to your doctor about ways to better manage them. For many Americans, doing taxes can be a real headache. Little NewsAlan and Diana (Caldwell) Monks of Oklahoma City announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Shay Monks, at 6:04 p.m. March 21, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Brooklyn weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 18 3/4 inches long. She has a brother, Dodger Alan Monks, 4. Grandparents include Barbara and Johnny Caldwell of Ponca City, Theresa Monks of Pawnee, and Dan Monks of Oklahoma City. BUSINESSPerry Taking on Possible Population Increase Perry Taking on Possible Population IncreasePERRY — Spurred by the prospect of unprecedented growth, residents of this north-central Oklahoma community are tugging at their boot straps to make certain they’re ready when the peak period arrives. A population increase of at least 50 percent is one of the probabilities they are dealing with. Momentum for the current effort began earlier this year when the area’s largest industry, the Charles Machine Works, Inc., based in Perry, advised the Chamber of Commerce that the company soon would hire at least 1,000 new employees. The company manufactures an internationally marketed line of underground construction equipment bearing the trade name Ditch Witch. CMW currently has 1,700 employees on the payroll, all of them at the plant and offices in Perry. Growing demand for Ditch Witch equipment has necessitated overtime hours and a substantial increase in the number of employees. Perry has an estimated current population of 5,000. The new additions at Ditch Witch, plus their families, should bring that figure to about 7,500. Perry will need to consider homes, schools, medical care, an upgraded infrastructure, retail firms, entertainment and other elements to support the kind of growth CMW sees for the community. Dave Woods, chief operating officer of the company, is one of those spearheading the effort. Ed Malzahn is president of the company and the inventor of the original Ditch Witch trencher. Largely because of the CMW payroll, Noble County is consistently ranked among the top five counties in Oklahoma, outside of the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas, based on annual per capita income. Unemployment is practically zero. To find solutions for some of the problems created by expansion, a group of private citizens in the community have been meeting for several weeks to develop “Project Perry,” a comprehensive and organized approach to the matter. Climaxing their initial efforts, a “trade show” is slated for April 18 in which those most affected by the situation could receive a summarized status report and get answers to their questions. Invited to the meeting are cross-section of builders, contractors, developers, suppliers and others who have been identified as key players. Leaders in local and county government, health care, education and related areas also were invited. Heading the Project Perry planning group is Dave Hubble, president of the Perry Development Coalition. Some 30 men and women representing civic clubs, business and industry supporters, financial institutions, local schools, CMW and others have been working with him on preliminary plans for the event and assisted in staffing the trade show booths. Further information may be obtained by writing Penny Murrow, executive director of the Perry Chamber of Commerce and the Perry Development Coalition, P.O. Box 188, Perry, OK 73077; or by phoning her at 580-336-4684. Larry Felix Accepts CEO Position at Kansas HospitalGarry England, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center [SJRMC] President and CEO, has announced Chief Operating Officer Larry Felix has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer at Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa, Kan., located just southwest of Kansas City. Felix will begin his new post in May. Ransom Memorial Hospital is a 55-bed, county-owned facility with approximately 200 employees. Felix began his career at SJRMC in 1989 as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and was named COO in 1991. “My career experience in Ponca City, and at SJRMC has been most positive, and always educational,” Felix said, “I have very much enjoyed my association with SJRMC and with Via Christi Health System. This is the third time in my career to work in an organization sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph. I will take with me many values that I have developed personally through the training and mentoring by this organization and health system.” England said,” Felix has had a very positive impact on SJRMC. Larry was instrumental in many of the changes and improvements here at SJRMC over the past decade,” he said. “He was the moving force whereby the Respiratory Therapy training program was instituted at Pioneer Technology Center. “A few years ago, he was chairman of the board of directors of the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce and led it through a time of consolidation. He has been involved in many other community organizations and also led the Medical Explorers post here at SJRMC for a time. We wish Larry and his family the best in their new community.” Felix reflected on his time at the Medical Center. “I have seen SJRMC planning ahead with proactive measures to become more efficient in its operations in order to survive the cutbacks by government programs and managed care plans,” he said. “This forward thinking has produced a hospital that is giving high quality care, and cutting edge technology, as well as being financially strong. I have seen a hospital that has and continues to measure everything it does against its mission of service. “My hope for the medical community is that it will continue to provide and improve its high quality of care and service to retain the trust of the community at large. My hope for the community at large is that is will be loyal to its local health care community by using the local services when needed. This will help to further develop the health care services available right here in Ponca City.” A community-wide reception will be held for Felix on Friday, April 14 from 2-4 p.m. in Conference Room C on the ground floor of the Medical Center. Flett Names Dr. Kirkpatrick New AssociateA new associate chiropractor Dr. Scott Kirkpatrick is joining the Flett Chiropractic Clinic, 1700 North Fifth Street. Kirkpatrick, a graduate of Ponca City High School, has been in private practice in Oklahoma City, and as an associate of Dr. Peter Flett and Dr. Donna Flett. Kirkpatrick has attended Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, where he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Later he attended Oklahoma State University and received his training in chiropractic from the Parker College of Chiropractic in Irving, Texas. While attending Ponca City High School, Kirkpatrick was a member of the National Honor Society, attended Boys State, played Wildcat football and was a member of First Christian Church. Notes/QuotesConoco Incubator Tour Ponca City Economic Development Advisory Board has slated a work session for 4 p.m., Thursday. The group will tour the Conoco Research West Building. They will meet in Room L3. James Honored Fran James of Coldwell Banker Heritage, REALTORS has been chosen as a member of the company’s International Sterling Society — an honor bestowed upon the top 27 percent of the more than 70,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates world wide. “Being a member of the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society is one of the highest honors among our sales associates,” said Alex Perriello, President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. “Fran has demonstrated superior sales performance and is an asset to the COLDWELL BANKER network.” Elected to OHAA Board Charles Smith BC-HIS was elected recently to a three-year term on the board of directors the Oklahoma Hearing Aid Association (OHAA). Then president of OHAA, Ron Langston, contacted Smith that his nomination was forthcoming at the annual convention and seminar in Tulsa. Smith inquired as to why he was being nominated and Langston stated that they needed someone that they can trust and keep the goals of the association in decision making. Smith has been a member of OHAA for about 14 years. Smith is board certified in hearing instrument sciences, and is the owner/dispensing practitioner of Heartland Hearing Aid Center, 1302 North Seventh. Masters Program Century 21 Real Estate Corporation, has recognized Beverly Poet, Robin Smith and Tommy Chesnutt of CENTURY 21 Group One, Ponca City, for attaining Masters level status for 1999. Robin Smith and Tommy Chesnutt were presented a gold-plated lapel pin during the Awards Ceremony for achieving Masters Level. This level was achieved by meeting minimum unit requirements. Beverly Poet was also awarded the Ruby Level by meeting minimum gross closed commissions or unit requirements during her second year of the Masters Program. A gold-plated lapel pin with ruby accent was awarded to her during the Awards Ceremony. Federal Land Bank The 56th Annual Stockholders meeting of the Federal Land Bank Association of Ponca city, is slated for April 13 at 6 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Sky Shivers, western humorist and cowboy storyteller. A buffet style dinner will be served by the “End O’ Main.” Pipe Liners to Meet James “Hank” Lieber will be honored as the Pipe Liner of the Year at the April 10 meeting at The Petroleum Club of Tulsa, 601 South Boulder, Tulsa. Lieber retired from Mid American Pipeline Company [MAPCO] as a professional engineer and manager of Pipeline engineering in 1993. He also worked for Mobile Pipeline Company, graduated from Oklahoma A&M University and as a World War II Navigator. Reservations for the dinner should be made by no later than noon Friday, by calling (918) 574-8350. Pioneer Bank Names Marlin Glass DirectorPioneer Bank announces the addition of Marlin “Ike” Glass. president of Glass Trucking, to our distinguished Board of Directors. We welcome Ike and Marybeth into our banking family, according to Pioneer Bank Chairman and CEO Carl Renfro. A resident of Newkirk, Glass graduated from Newkirk High School in 1952, served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956 and graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in management. Presently, Glass serves on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Trucking Association, American Trucking Association and the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Governors Conference on Small Business and as an Oklahoma State Regent for Higher Education. He has previously served as the National President of the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association and Past President of the Oklahoma Trucking Association. Ike is a member of the Oklahoma State University School of Business Hall of Fame. In 1999, Glass Trucking, which celebrated its 65th anniversary, was selected as the recipient of the Oklahoma “Medium Employer of the Year” award by the American Legion, Department of Oklahoma. The award is presented annually to the outstanding employer of the year for providing employment opportunities to Oklahoma’s veterans. Glass Trucking’s nomination is being submitted to the National American Legion Headquarters to be considered for this year’s national awards program. Glass and his wife Marybeth are parents to two Oklahoma State University graduates, Rob Glass of Gainesville, Fla. and Jennifer Holthus of Lexington, Ky. Renfro commented, “I have had the privilege of serving with Ike on the Oklahoma State Regents Board, as well as, the Board for the Northern Oklahoma University Learning Center. I know of no one who is more dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Oklahoma citizens than Ike. Ike brings a wealth of banking experience and knowledge, having served as a Director for Eastman National Bank for a number of years. We look forward to Ike helping guide our bank, as we move into a 21st century banking environment.” Davis-Moore Plans New Service FacilityBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer Davis-Moore Auto Group, Inc., 3501 North Fourteenth, is in the process of adding a 1,600 square foot, four-bay service facility, according to Steve Peresko, manager. Peresko, who is celebrating his second anniversary here, said that the dealership here has increased new vehicle sales by 300 percent. He said that 1999 was better than 1998 and he expects 2000 to be even better. The new service facility will be in keeping with the dealership’s recent Five Star Chrysler Dealer Award which “encourages dealers to think of ways to constantly improve the way they conduct business and to put the customer first in every interaction with the dealership.” Peresko said two new technicians will be added, bringing the total employees to 29. In addition to three service bays, the fourth bay will be devoted to alignment. Peresko says the expansion is just in the natural scheme of things and at this time there is no plan to acquire more acreage. Besides expanding facilities, the dealership has added more vehicles. “We try to give customers more choices, and if we don’t have it in stock we can get one in 72 hours,” Peresko said. The Dodge Ram pickups were the leaders this year in sales, with sports utility vehicles (SUV) second. Peresko said that the SUV is becoming the family vehicle replacing the mini-van. He said women like the SUVs instead of the mini-vans, which look like “Mommie Mobiles.” In other words the SUVs are for “image.” Since coming here Peresko has added two managers, Darren Wells is the sales manager and Keith Granger is the finance manager. Main Street Revitalizes Economic RestructuringAfter several years of being idle, the Ponca City Main Street Authority Economic Restructuring [ER] committee met Thursday. Since several changes have been made in the organization since the first of the year, the revitalization of the ER committee has become a priority of the Board of Directors. ER is one of the four components in the comprehensive strategy of work for Ponca City Main Street Authority. Design, Promotion and Organization are the other components, according to Michele Jean, program manager. Committee members discussed and identified the goals of the committee, and worked on the visionary profile for the group. Several properties now available were discussed and potential occupants were identified. The committee also suggested working hand in hand with the Chamber as well as Ponca City’s Economic Development Advisory Board. Jean, Program Manager, plans to attend those meetings in the future. “We need to define what our committee’s expectations are for downtown, and then survey the community as a whole for their expectations as well,” said Eric Kurtz, committee member. “We also need to provide a strong definition between the revitalization of downtown Ponca City and the renovation of downtown Ponca City,” added committee member, Craig Myers. City participation was also discussed as being crucial to the success of the committee’s efforts. Prior to the April meeting, an updated listing of property owners will be completed as well as the percentage of buildings owned by people living in Ponca City. PCMSA’s Design and Organization Committees will help in this project. The committee’s next meeting will be April 27 at 11: 30 a.m. at 307 1/2 East Grand. SPORTSCats Rally Past Plainsmen Cats Rally Past PlainsmenBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Ponca City’s Wildcat baseballers got just what they needed in a come-fom-behind 6-5 win over the Enid Plainsmen at the high school diamond Monday evening. “We needed that win really bad,” coach Mike Krehbiel after his team scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to erase what had been a 5-0 deficit. “The way we have been playing the last few weeks, the way we’ve been playing since the spring break, we needed this win to build our confidence,” Krehbiel said. The win broke a four-game losing steak for the Cats, who had lost five of seven since the break. Enid outhit the Poncans 9-7, but the Wildcats got more bang for their bucks. The biggest bang came in the fourth inning when Jimmo Ozment belted a pinch-hit, three-run home run just to the right of the 410-foot sign on the new fence in center field. That four-run fourth broke the drought for the Wildcats, who had been held hitless through the first three innings. Ponca City had just four hits on the scoreboard and trailed 5-4 going into the bottom of the seventh. Then the Wildcats bats began to boom again. With one out, Jarrod Spears slammed a double to the wall in left field. Jeff Furnas then doubled to left to bring in Spears with the tying run. A short-time later, Furnas took third on a wild pitch. Barry Geheb lashed a 2-2 pitch up the middle. The Enid second baseman dove to knock the ball down but couldn’t recover in time to stop Furnas from scoring. Enid had broken the scoring barrier with a two-out, two-run uprising in the second inning. The Plainsmen got two more hits — and three runs — off Wildcat starter Bryan Coppock in the fourth. Furnas got the first Ponca City hit off Enid’s Aaron Hayes, a clean single to left, in the bottom of the fourth. With Geheb at bat, Hayes threw a pick-off attempt into the dirt at first with the ball rolling down the right field line to move Furnas to third. Geheb walked and the Poncans attempted to draw a throw to second on a delayed steal by Geheb. The Enid second baseman’s relay back to home was high as Furnas scored. Two two outs, Buddy McCoy also drew a walk, setting the stage for Ozment’s heroics. “Jimmo can really pound the ball when he gets the bat on it,” Krehbiel said of the junior’s second home run of the season. Matt Wilks, who relieved Coppock in the sixth and pitched to one Enid batter, got the win. The Wildcats were hosting Bartlesville this afternoon. The JV game was set for 4:30 with the varsity game to start at 6:30. Ponca City 6, Enid 5 Enid 002 300 0 — 5 9 2 Ponca 000 400 2 — 6 7 2 Hayes, Marlett (6) and Teabow. Coppock, Wilks (6) and Spears. W — Wilks, L — Marlett. HR — Ozment (Ponca) Cat Soccer Homecoming Set TonightNow 1-1 in crucial district play, the Ponca City soccer teams attempt to get past the .500 mark tonight by hosting Stillwater for Homecoming this evening at Sullins Stadium. The girls match is set for 6 p.m, while the boys will take to the field about 8. The Wildcats pulled even in the district race last Friday with a 4-1 win over Midwest City while the Lady Cats were posting a 10-0 whitewash. Brett Skaggs had the hat trick for the Cats and Kip Quiram had the other Po-Hi goal. D.J. Scarbrough and Jacob Daniel each had two assists. “It was an ugly win,” coach Marco Castillo said of the match. “We can play better. But, hopefully, this will give us the lift we need to play well enough to get into the playoffs.” Under the new eight-team district format, the top four team in each district advance to the first round of the playoffs. Following tonight’s matches, the Cats are scheduled to play at Tulsa Union on Friday.
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