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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, May 9, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALCity Mulls Road Improvements City Mulls Road ImprovementsBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor In two unrelated efforts, the Ponca City Board of Commissioners took action Monday to extend North Fifth Street north of Prospect Avenue and improve L.A. Cann Drive that goes through the Lake Ponca area. During the regular commission meeting at the Public Safety Center, commissioners approved city planner Todd Kennemer’s effort to send a letter of intent to Anthony Properties that would suggest the city’s recommendations for constructing North Fifth Street west of Wal-Mart. Anthony Properties had requested the letter of intent, noting that the firm is willing to provide sufficient right-of-way for the extension and pay up to $200,000 for its construction. Anthony Properties also requested that water be extended to the site of their proposed development be installed at city expense. The letter approved by the commissioner’s on Monday noted the city would pay one-half the cost of constructing North Fifth Street, as a four-lane arterial, to the north boundary line of the Anthony Properties. It also states that the estimated cost of the extension would be roughly $400,000 and that the Anthony cost would not exceed $200,000. The other road improvement is a letter to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation requesting Lake Access funding to assist in the improvement of the roadway which serves a major recreation area of the city — the Lake Ponca area. Mayor Tom Leonard notes in the letter, “Due to recent and imminent industrial residential development, the demand on the road has increased and will further increase as more and more residents and visitors take advantage of the facilities this area has to offer.” Information from the letter notes that the city is requesting funds in the amount of $570,000 to provide a two-and-a-half inch overlay of approximately 2.5 miles of two-lane roadway on L.A. Cann Drive, and to reconstruct and widen the existing bridge between East Lake Ponca and West Lake Ponca. Mayor Leonard said the item was added to the agenda as a result of a deadline for the request for such funds was “close at hand, and needed to be sent to ODOT immediately.” Up With People Helps Others Grow“I saw the ‘Up With People’ show and said, ‘I want to do that,’ says Sylvia Napetschnig. “I did too,” says James Burns. “I wanted to be on stage and perform with that energy and that emotion,” he added. “I wanted to travel and meet other people,” says Katrin Lehtmets. The three are part of the “Up With People” advance team. They will perform in the Poncan Theatre with the rest of a huge international cast at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20. The exciting advance team is here to find housing for the cast. They also want to promote the performance. They need host families to provide lodging on May 18 through May 20. Like “Up With People” itself, the advance team is international. Sylvia is Austrian, Katrin is Estonian, and James is from California. And like the cast, their average age is 22. “We’ve grown so much by being in ‘Up With People,’” says Sylvia. “Everything about it so cool. It’s a good way to find out about yourself.” Katrin adds that “you must give up things when you’re in ‘Up With People.’ The life you used to have” is thousands of miles away, “and it’s hard to keep in touch.” So they all focus on the growth that comes from the experience. Sylvia believes she is “a stronger person.” Being in “Up With People” is really “about the whole person,” James says. James explains that “‘Up With People’ is it’s own culture.” For a period of time, “you’ve got an entirely new family,” and the cultural mix forces everyone to create new rules of behavior. “People who join come from all over, and they adapt in different ways.” He thought he would have an easier time than some, since his first assignment was in America. “But I went through culture shock, too,” he says. It was “completely different” from anything he had experienced. The three are excited about their experiences with the group. “Every day there’s something new,” Sylvia says. “I’ve learned that I can do things I thought I couldn’t do. I’ve tried new things, like talking to 1,000 people in a language that is not my first.” Katrin feels that the experience has given “much more energy than I had before.” What have they learned? Katrin says “when you’re away from home, you realize the value of friends and family. You value your country more.” Sylvia says “People are the same. The dimensions of schools and supermarkets may be different, but people are the same.” “I think we’ll all choose some things from other cultures to take with us” after the “Up With People” experience, says James. They’re all much more sensitive to others, they say. “We all share the same concerns,” says Katrin. “The same things make us happy or sad.” But now she checks all the news, not just the news about her own country. Sylvia says “I never knew much about India, but we have someone from India, so I pay attention to their concerns.” They all like being in Ponca City because, as Katrin says, “there are lots of wonderful people who care.” Katrin adds that “People here are proud of their city.” Host family volunteers may contact the “Up With People” advance team at 765-2541, where Boettcher, Ryan and Martin have provided office space. For tickets to the “Up With People” show, call the Poncan Theatre box office at 104 East Grand at 580-765-0943. The box office is open weekdays from 1 to 5 p.m. NOCs Arts Adventure 2000 Will Have Two Sign Up DaysTONKAWA — A second Registration and Placement Day has been added for Arts Adventure 2000, the summer fine arts day camp for area mid-high and high school students hosted by Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa. Students may register from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 in the lobby of the Northern Performing Arts Center located at 1220 East Grand, Tonkawa. The additional date will accommodate students from north central Oklahoma and south central Kansas who are unable to attend the first Registration and Placement Day. “We are finding, with the busy schedules of parents and students, that a registration opportunity during the week is extremely important,” said Ruslyn Hermanson, Arts Adventure Board of Directors Chair. A Registration and Placement Day at the Ponca City High School Fine Arts Building, Fifth and Overbrook, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13. Summer camp sessions allow students to improve talents and skills in visual arts, instrumental and vocal music, creative writing, dance, theater and computer graphics and video production. The first session, July 10-14, is geared toward students entering Grades 9 through 12. Students entering Grades 6 through 8 will attend the second session July 24-28. Camp tuition is $125 per week with partial and full scholarships available based on financial need. Students can take advantage of the Registration and Placement Days to ensure their first choices of classes. Participants in instrumental music classes will need to audition during these days or submit a tape with their enrollment applications. An instructor’s recommendation indicating the student’s years of study and/or level of accomplishment is also required. Registration forms are available from local schools, from the Northern Oklahoma College Registrar’s Office or from the Northern website at www.north-ok.edu. They may be returned with the registration fee or scholarship request to Arts Adventure c/o Katy Tucker, 115 May Ave., Ponca City, Okla. 74604. Financial support for Arts Adventure is provided through various funding, including the Oklahoma Arts Council, Conoco Inc., Jim Throop Foundation and numerous individuals and businesses throughout the Kay County area. For more information, contact Hermanson at 765-9868, Tucker at 762-6550, Rhonda Bainum at 580-628-6449 or visit the Northern website at www.north-ok.edu. DEATHSCarolyn Sue Huff Carolyn Sue HuffBLACKWELL — Carolyn Sue Huff, resident of Blackwell, died Saturday evening, May 6, 2000, at her home. She was 59. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Hackler Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Joseph Burger officiating. Carolyn Sue Huff was born May 2, 1941, in Ponca City, the daughter of Leo J. and Vetta S. (Anderson) Klinger. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1959. She married James Huff on July 25, 1958, in Ponca City. She had been employed as a payroll clerk at S.W. Cupid. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and had recently been baptized at her home. Survivors include her husband of the home; her mother; three sons, James B. Huff of Corbin, Kan., John E. Huff of Dallas, Texas, and Justin J. Huff of Blackwell; and two brothers, Donald W. Klinger of Tulsa and Jerry L. Klinger of Ponca City. She was preceded in death by her father. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. Fern Sophie JonesTONKAWA — Fern Sophie Jones, former longtime resident of Tonkawa, died Monday morning, May 8, 2000, at the Cimarron Point Nursing Center in Mannford. She was 87. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at the First Baptist Church of Tonkawa with the Rev. Richard Thomasson officiating. Burial will be in the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. Fern Sophie Jones was born Aug. 23, 1912, in Cushing, the daughter of William and Pearl Frances (Rupe) Shawver. As a young child, Fern and her family moved to Tonkawa where she received her education. She married Charley Corbett Jones on Dec. 13, 1935, in Guthrie. They soon made McPherson, Kan., their home, where they lived until they moved to Tonkawa in 1969. Charley preceded her in death in August of 1984. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tonkawa. Survivors include one son, Robert W. Jones of Bakersfield, Calif.; one daughter, Wanda Smith of Sand Springs; one brother, Bill Shawver of Texas; one sister, Edna Richey of Rogers, Ark.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters. Casket bearers will be Jack Caughlin, Larry Smith II, Rick Murray, J.D. Lenzen, Joe Caughlin and Gil Morris. Dorothy A. BrownDorothy A. Brown, longtime Ponca City resident, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at Rosewood Terrace Nursing Home in Vinita. She was 86. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Michael Kear officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Dorothy A. Fair Brown was born Feb. 8, 1914, in Centralia, Okla., to William Osborn and Emma Jane Hurrleston Fair. She graduated from high school in 1932 and entered nurses training in Parsons, Kan., at Mercy Hospital. After school at Parsons was closed, she transferred to Ponca City Hospital where she graduated in 1938. She worked for Nuchols, Vance and McElroy Clinic for a year before entering Indian service in Talihina. She worked in Talihina for a year and then was transferred to Tinker field to work in the first aid department. On Aug. 26, 1950, she married Lee Brown in Oklahoma City. She continued in nursing as a private duty nurse and worked in Oklahoma City and Tulsa before moving to Ponca City. While in Ponca City, she continued in private duty nursing for a number of years before beginning a career at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. At St. Joseph’s, she was instrumental in opening the recovery room and worked as the head nurse for 27 years, retiring in 1975. Following her retirement, she volunteered for the hospital auxiliary and Blood Mobile. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge. She was also a member of the Eighth District Nurses Association, and, at one time, she served as president. Survivors include a sister, Lizzie Renfrow of Vinita and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, eight brothers, Clint, Louie, Fred, Oscar, George, Darrell, Jim and Frank, preceded her in death. Contributions may be made in her memory to a favorite charity. Wanda Lu SpencerNEWKIRK — Wanda Lu Spencer, longtime Newkirk resident, died Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2000, in the Newkirk Nursing Center. She was 64. The funeral has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the Newkirk First Christian Church with the Rev. Danny W. Cornish, minister of the Newkirk Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow in Newkirk Cemetery under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. The casket will be closed just prior to service time and not reopened. Wanda Lu Spencer was born April 3, 1936, in Newkirk, the daughter of Commador Leon and Stella May (Haney) Goddard. She grew up and received her education in Newkirk. She married Bob Baughman on June 6, 1953, and they made their home in Arkansas City. She married R. Q. Spencer in Miami, Okla., on Dec. 28, 1961, and they made their first home in Ponca City. They later moved to a farm north of Newkirk. She had worked in several nursing homes and Southwest Cupid in Blackwell. She retired due to ill health. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and horses. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Steve Baughman of Hutchinson, Kan., and Robert L. Spencer of Fredonia, Kan.; three daughters, Peggy Higgins of Arkansas City, Kan., Vicky Thele of Ponca City, and Susan Barnes of Cottonwood Falls, Kan.; one brother, Merrell Goddard of Newkirk; two sisters, Julia Burke and Carolyn Ewing, both of Newkirk; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Casket bearers will be Ron Burke, Scott Baughman, Rick Gossman, Brian Goddard, Billy Higgins II, Justin Huster. Honorary bearers are Ricky Joe Thele Jr. and Owen Ewing. Minirae Ford MooreWEST HILLS, Calif. — Minirae Ford Moore, former resident of Ponca City, died April 10, 2000, in West Hills, Calif. She was 89. She was buried in the Santa Barbara Cemetery in Santa Barbara, Calif., under the direction of Pierce Brothers-Praiswater Mortuary in Canoga Park, Calif. Minirae Ford Moore was born Jan. 31, 1911, in Ponca City, the daughter of Edith and Arthur Raymond Ford Sr. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1930. She visited Ponca City often and is survived by a number of Ponca City relatives. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Ford and Chloe Kiersey, and brother, Raymond “Bus” Ford Jr. James Walter TurveyBLACKWELL — James Walter “Jack” Turvey, resident of Blackwell, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in the Blackwell Regional Medical Center. He was 76. The funeral is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Hackler Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Chad Knappier officiating. Burial will be at the Blackwell Cemetery with Harvey Fix of Ponca City officiating. Jack Turvey was born March 18, 1924, in Blackwell, the son of George Walter and Ida Pearl (Humphreys) Turvey. He was home schooled, completing 12 years of education. On Sept. 5, 1970, he married Peggy Davis in Ponca City. He owned and operated Jack’s Bicycle Shop, then he was employed at Turvey Packing Plant and was later employed by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed traveling and working in the yard. Survivors include his wife of the home, and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Casket bearers will be Joe Shoemaker, Don Bachman, Mike Quirey, Boyd Butler, Larry Noel and John Turvey. Honorary bearers will be Bill Turvey, George Morgan, Dick Blagden, Arlen Byers and Marty Turvey. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73104 or to the Church of Christ, 1035 South Main, Blackwell, Okla. 74631. The family will receive friends at the home, 201 Enlow. ObituariesGeorge Everett MeyerBLACKWELL — George Everett Meyer, resident of Ponca City, died early Sunday morning, May 7, 2000, in the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 72. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the chapel of Roberts Funeral Home in Blackwell with the Rev. Mark Busch of Brookfield Avenue Wesleyan Church in Ponca City officiating. Burial will follow in the Braman Cemetery in Braman. George Everett Meyer was born on Feb. 22, 1928, near Cushing to Alfred and Edna (Munns) Meyer. He grew up in the Jennings area and attended Cushing public schools. Following his schooling in 1946, he worked as a self-employed truck driver for six years. He married Lila Mae Riley on June 4, 1952, in Tulsa, and they settled for a short time in Ponca City before moving to Kildare. He then worked for various tank companies in the Kay County area as well as beginning his own farming operation. In 1962, he began working as a heavy equipment operator where he worked for various construction companies. He helped in the building of Kaw Dam as well as the construction of Interstate 35. He also worked as contract labor for Conoco in Ponca City. He retired as a heavy equipment operator in 1992 but continued his farming operation. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 627 in Tulsa. He enjoyed fishing, cattle and farming. Survivors include his wife, Lila Meyer of the home; a daughter, Darlene Fields of Ponca City; three sons, Alvin D. Meyer of Blackwell, and Kenny E. Meyer and Curtis E. Meyer, both of Ponca City; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Meyer; and a sister, Nell Crain. Casket bearers will be Ryan Meyer, Chuck Fields, Chad Meyer, Tracy Meyer, Dustin Meyer and Brian St. Andrews. Honorary bearers will be Bob Irwin, Joe Goodale, Jim Curl, Mickey Cantwell, Butch Nunnallee and Bobby Stirewalt. paid obituary Jessie Florence DownenJessie Florence Downen, Ponca City resident, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 84. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Grace Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Born Jan. 4, 1916, in Belle Plaine, Kan., she was the daughter of Homer and Maymie (Luttrell) Cannon. She grew up in the Wellington area and received her education there. In August of 1934, she was married to Marion “Jim” Downen in Anthony, Kan. Mrs. Downen was a homemaker and enjoyed telling stories, fishing, camping, and traveling. Surviving are three sisters, Pauline Garrett of Ponca City, Irene Ison of Wellington, Kan., and Tillie Mele of Santa Rosa, Calif.; one brother, Vivan Cannon, of Derby, Kan.; two granddaughters, Ronna Parker and Cathy Ferrari; one grandson, Holly Bingham; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Ramona VanSlambrock; one grandson, Ian; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Bingham; and three sisters, Flora Cannon, Eva Marie Cannon and Bonnie Whaley. The family will be at the Pauline Garrett home, 3591 Tapp Road. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSImportant Meeting — Remember! Tuesday night at 6:30 is the yearly membership meeting of the Ponca City Landmark Conservancy to be held at 307 1/2 East Grand Avenue. All members are encouraged to attend, elect new officers, and bring a covered-dish. The “Ponca City Endangered List” for 2000 will be presented. Anyone needing special assistance to attend, call Bret Carter, 767-4468 (days) or 765-5383 (evening). Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Fairfax Soldier Completes Basic — Army Pvt. Jeffery G. Ross has arrived at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., to complete basic military training. During the training, the soldier will receive instruction in drill and ceremonies, map reading, tactics, military customs and courtesies, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Ross is the son of Bobby R. and Phyllis E. Rose of Fairfax, and a 1994 graduate of Bridge Creek High School in Blanchard. Special- Now through Mothers Day. Large baked beans free with purchase of 20 piece tub. Snyders Grocery- order today! 762-4686. Open seven days a week. adv. Baseball Banquet — The Wildcat baseball banquet is planned for 6:30 p.m. May 18 at the Ponca City High School. Tickets cost $6.50 each. For more information call 762-8523 or 765-6424. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Accident — A four car accident was reported to the Ponca City Police in the 500 block of South Fourteenth Street at 9:30 p.m. on Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Supper Guest — Ginny Wasson, now of Florida, a former member of Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, was honored recently with a hamburger supper at the home of Fran Smith. Seven chapter members attended the event. Windjammer Restaurant now open. 11-9 Wednesday-Friday, 7-9 Saturday-Sunday. Kaw Landing Marina. 765-0696. adv. Vandalism — A resident in the 1600 block of North First Street reported to Ponca City Police at 9 a.m. on Monday that a rock had been thrown through her window. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Victoria’s Garden, 3202 North Fourteenth. Just arrived from California for Mother’s Day potted plants! Calla Lily, Hybrid Lily, Freesia, Bouvardia. adv. Accident — A minor two car accident was reported to Ponca City Police at 6:13 p.m. on Monday from the parking lot at a business in the 3500 block of North Fourteenth Street. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. 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. Burglary — A resident from the 300 block of South Lake Street reported to Ponca City Police that their home had been broken into and items taken. Two officers were assigned and a report for second degree burglary was taken. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at the Conoco Convenience, 3305 North Fourteenth Street, reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday that a woman had left without paying for her gas. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. LIFESTYLESGround Beef: Menu Mainstay Ground Beef: Menu MainstayConvenient, affordable and great-tasting, ground beef is a family menu mainstay with appetite appeal. Here’s a prize-winning dish to prove it. The recipe for Garlic Beef Enchiladas was contributed by Jennifer Standridge, a great country cook in Dallas, Ga. It was among the winners of a ground beef roundup contest in Taste of Home magazine. Prepared with flour tortillas instead of the traditional corn variety, this saucy casserole has irresistible home-cooked flavor and a subtle kick. Garlic Beef Enchiladas 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes Sauce: 4-6 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) beef broth 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1-2 tablespoons chili powder 1-2 teaspoons ground cumin 1-2 teaspoons rubbed sage 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 flour tortillas (7 inches) 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Co-jack cheese In a saucepan over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. add flour and seasonings; mix well. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in another saucepan sauté garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for two minutes or until bubbly. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings; heat through. Pour about 1 1/2 cups sauce into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. spread about 1/4 cup beef mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 1-2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up tightly; place seam side down over sauce. Top with the remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Yields: 4-6 servings. The Neighborhood Chefby Sherry Muchmore This week we’ll feature several hearty Tex-Mex casseroles. These are good basic recipes that have become staples with our family over the years. They are perfect for carry-overs and make enough for company or left-overs if you can push away from the table long enough to leave some for another meal. The enchiladas in this following casserole can be made with flour tortillas. Even though I like flour tortillas, we tend to prefer the corn ones in this recipe. Try both and make up your own mind, or mix them. If using flour, you won’t need to pan sear them first. Enchilada Casserole Place the following ingredients into a sauce pan: 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1 4.5-ounce can chopped green chilies 12.02-ounce jar chopped pimentos 1/2 pound velveeta cheese 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, grated Stir until the cheese is melted and all is well blended. Brown in a large skillet: 1 1/2 pounds hamburger or ground chuck salt and pepper to taste garlic powder to taste Or, add 1 packet Taco Seasoning to the browned meat and mix according to package directions. Grease a large casserole. Spoon a little of the cheese sauce into the bottom of the dish. Corn Tortillas In another skillet, heat a small amount of vegetable oil until hot. Working quickly, dip each tortilla into the hot oil for about 3 seconds, flip, another 3 seconds on the other side, remove. This will soften the tortilla and help keep it from splitting when rolled. Drain by placing between and stacking between paper towels. Fill each tortilla with the meat mixture. Sprinkle with some grated cheese and roll. Place with seam side down in prepared dish. Makes about 12 enchiladas. Pour the remainder of the cheese sauce over the enchiladas. Loosely cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. The last few minutes, remove the foil. Lyntha used to make this great tasting casserole, but when I’d ask her for the recipe, she would say it was Betty’s recipe, and when I asked Betty, she said it was Lyntha’s. Betty finally gave it to me several years ago, now I think of it as a combined effort of both these ladies who were such good friends. Rotel Chicken Casserole Lyntha Muchmore Betty Rains 1 large chicken, stewed, boned and diced (can use 2 whole chicken breasts - halved and grilled) 1 dozen corn tortillas, torn in pieces (or use equivalent Doritos) 1 small onion, chopped In a greased 13 x 9 inch casserole dish, layer sauce, chicken, onions, torn tortillas and repeat. Make sauce by combining the following until blended: 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can diced tomato and green chili Rotel 1/2 cup chicken broth (can use the broth chicken was stewed in) Pour remaining sauce over the top and bake covered at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove cover and sprinkle 1cup grated cheddar cheese over top of casserole. Return to oven uncovered just long enough to melt cheese, about 5 to 8 minutes. Tamale Pie is probably one of my favorite home-made Tex-Mex dishes. I can eat until I’m sick and want more. When making this, be careful when adding the chili powder. Too many times, chili powder is thought to be the key to Tex-Mex. Although important, too much leaves an after taste and destroys that perfect blend if used in smaller quantities. Taste as you go. Tamale Pie 1 pound ground chuck 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed or minced 2 8-ounce cans seasoned tomato sauce (2 cups) 1 12-ounce can corn, drained (11/2 cups) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2-3 teaspoons chili powder dash of pepper 1 1/2 cups sharp process American cheese, grated Combine ground chuck, onion, green pepper and garlic in a large skillet; brown and pour off excess grease. Add tomato sauce, corn, sugar, salt, chili powder and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes until thickened. Add cheese; stir till melted. Pour into greased 10x6x1.5 inch or larger casserole dish. Corn-meal Topper: 3/4 cup yellow corn meal 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups cold water 1 tablespoon butter or margarine In a sauce pan, stir corn meal and salt into cold water. Cook and stir till thick. Add butter, mix well. Spoon over hot meat mixture in 3 lengthwise strips. Bake at 375 degrees for about 40 minutes. Serves approximately 6. What better way to end our Tex-Mex meal, than with a true southern treat. I’ve tried different praline recipes over the years but always come back to this one. Jackie was a true southern lady who knew how to whip up the best pralines around. Pralines Jackie O’Shea, OKC, OK 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 3 cups pecans 1 1/2 cups milk 3 tablespoons light Karo syrup pinch of salt Stir together and bring to a soft boil. Remove from heat. Add and stir in: 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cool slightly and beat with a wooden spoon until glaze is off. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Must work quickly because once the pralines start setting up, they will harden quickly. Don’t beat too long, but if not long enough, they will be gooey rather than a “soft crisp.” You’ll get the hang of it once you get the feel for candy making. There’s nothing like a praline done right, well worth your effort. 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.) Little NewsMark and Angie Dishman of Columbus, Ohio, announce the birth of a daughter at 10 p.m. April 29, 2000, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Susanna Faith Dishman weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 18 1/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Glen and Sue Witteman of Ponca City, and paternal grandparents are John and Susan Dishman of Richardson, Texas. Great-grandparents are Alton Boydstun of Ponca City and Nelle Dishman of Dallas, Texas. Xi Beta Tau Plans Secret Sister PartyMembers of Xi Beta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met April 24 in the home of Lois Coats, who prepared dinner for the group preceding the meeting. Cindy Wardlow gave the financial report, and members of the scrapbook committee finalized details for the book to be presented to Sammie Coats. Ideas for gifts for secret sisters were discussed, and the traveling basket was presented to Sammie Coats by Cindy Wardlow. Each member won a mystery prize. The cultural program was titled “more Points To Ponder.” Jan Ellison will host the next meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 15. This will be the chapter’s Secret Sister party and each member will make a dish from the Taste of Home cookbook. BUSINESSConoco Completes Acquisition Of Petro Canadas NGL Business Conoco Completes Acquisition Of Petro Canadas NGL BusinessHOUSTON — Conoco and its wholly owned subsidiary, Conoco Canada Limited, have completed the acquisition of outstanding assets associated with the March purchase of Petro-Canada’s natural gas liquids (NGL) business. The outstanding assets include an 18-percent non-operating interest in the Dow Fort Saskatchewan Propane-plus Fractionator in Edmonton, Alberta, a 5 percent non-operating interest in the Rimbey Pipeline and a 10 percent non-operating interest in the 1,900-mile Cochin Canada pipeline, from Edmonton, Alberta, through the upper-Midwest U.S., terminating in Sarnia, Ontario. The price of the additional asset acquisitions was not disclosed. Conoco’s acquisition of Petro-Canada’s NGL business included a 92-percent operating interest in Petro-Canada’s 2.4 billion cubic feet daily (bcfd) Empress natural gas processing plant near Medicine Hat, Alberta; the 580-mile Petroleum Transmission Company (PTC) pipeline, from Empress to Winnipeg; six related pipeline terminals; and a storage facility. The Empress plant has an NGL production capacity of 48,000 barrels per day (bpd). Acquisition of Petro-Canada’s NGL business is part of Conoco’s program to economically upgrade its portfolio of North American natural gas processing and natural gas liquids assets. The Petro-Canada acquisition follows the sale of midstream properties in Oklahoma and West Texas, and acquisition in late 1999 of natural gas producing properties from Renaissance which doubled Conoco Canada’s daily natural gas production and increased proven natural gas reserves by 60 percent. “The Petro-Canada acquisition is Conoco’s latest effort to move away from a midstream business of scattered assets in mature basins towards a more profitable business built on centralized, large-scale gas processing systems,” said Mike L. Johnson, vice president and general manager of Conoco’s natural gas and gas products business unit. “This addition to our portfolio increases Conoco’s total net natural gas liquid production in Canada, the U.S. and Trinidad by 65 percent, to 105 thousand barrels per day (bpd), and triples net processing capacity to 3.4 bcfd, while reducing per barrel overhead and operating costs by 24 percent,” he added. In addition to acquiring Petro-Canada’s NGL processing and pipeline assets, Conoco will operate and manage Petro-Canada’s NGL wholesale supply and marketing operations, and employ about 140 of Petro-Canada’s NGL-related employees in Calgary, the Empress plant, PTC pipeline system and field offices in Tulsa and Sarnia, Ontario. The acquisition includes major agreements for Conoco to provide all NGL services for Petro-Canada’s upstream operations in Western Canada and for Petro-Canada’s refineries in Edmonton, Alberta; Oakville, Ontario; and Montreal, Quebec. Home National Bank Announces Credit Administration LocationBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Mark Detten, President of Home National Bank, has announced that the Home National Bank Credit Administration Department for all of the bank’s branches in Oklahoma and Kansas will be located in Ponca City. The branches to be served in addition to Ponca City, are located in Stillwater, Blackwell and Garden City, Winfield and Arkansas City in Kansas. “We are pleased to be able to consolidate these functions into the Ponca City operation,” Detten said. The department will add eight new jobs in Ponca City and is expected to employ a total of 17. As a whole the Ponca City operation employees 60 Detten said that these new jobs will be technology driven jobs. The credit department employees will be experts in the lending function, Detten said. Heading up the department is Darin Kirchenbauer, assistant vice president. To Be Located At Conoco The Credit Administration Department is to be located on the second floor of the North Tower at Conoco. Plans are for the division to be up and running by mid to late June. Home National has over $430 million in assets and a loan portfolio of over $300 million. Detten commented that a third of the loan portfolio is in the Ponca City area. Loans will continue to be made at the Home National Banks branches at Second and Grand, and Fourteenth and Prospect in Ponca City and customers will not notice any difference in service. One reason the lending function, providing support to the other Home National Banks, is to be located here is because there is a lot of talent in the area and the ability to attracted qualified people in the community. Kirchenbauer is a native of Ponca City and has ten years in banking including finance/accounting, credit administration, commercial and installment loans. After graduating from Ponca City High School in 1985, Kirchenbauer attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a business administration degree. His past experience includes being credit administration department manager at another institution. Kirchenbauer is an active member of the Kiwanis, board member of the Main Street Authority, and a member of the Bob Barry Boy Scouts Golf Tournament committee and an active member of the First Christian Church. Kirchenbauer and his wife Julie have three children, Michael, 7, and twin daughters Haley and Hannah, age 2. Exclusive Dealership For HayesHayes Lawn Equipment of Ponca City has been named Kay County’s exclusive dealer for Snapper and Snapper Pro Commercial Lawn Equipment. Not only does Hayes provide a wide selection of mowers, they also provide sales, parts and service. Their full service department works on all makes and models and is a Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, and Kubota service center. Mowers are available for both small or spacious yards with prices ranging from $299 for a walk behind mower to riding mowers from $999, which includes a three-year residential use warranty. Owner John B. Hayes said Snapper mowers are an old trusted brand with thousands seen in Kay County. “What’s really hot this year is the 2000 Yard Cruiser with zero turn radius, all steel bodies, direct hydrostat drive, and single joystick control,” he said. Hayes Lawn Equipment is also the exclusive Kay County dealer for Shindaiwa, hand-held power equipment. Some products available include chainsaws, string trimmers, brush cutters blowers, edgers, etc. Hayes Lawn Equipment is located two miles north of Ponca City on U.S. 77. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. They are also open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. For further information contact John, Todd or Scott Hayes at 762-6334. Conoco Expands Board of DirectorsTwo new members were recently elected to the Conoco’s Board of Directors. They are Retired Marine Corps Gen. Charles C. Krulak and Kenneth Duberstein, bringing the number of board members to nine. Presently Krulak is senior vice chairman and chief administrative officer of MBNA American Bank. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Krulak holds a master’s degree in labor relations from George Washington University. During his Marine Corps 35-year career, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam and rose through several command and staff positions to become Commandant of the Marine Corps and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Among his many decorations, Krulak holds the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” and two gold stars, the Purple Heart with gold star and the Meritorious Service Medal. Currently Duberstein is chairman and CEO of Duberstein Group, a strategic planning and consulting company. Duberstein served as White House Chief of Staff to President Ronald Reagan and Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs during Reagan’s two terms in office. He serves on the Board of Governors for the National Associa- (See CONOCO, Page 3A) Kelly Collections Opens Agency In Ponca City To Serve Area FirmsKelly Collections, a professional collections agency based in Ponca City and serving North Central Oklahoma, is now operational, announced Caroline Raley, Chief Executive Officer and principal collections consultant. Raley stated that Kelly Collections was organized and is now available for a variety of collection related services to help fill a void that had existed in the Ponca City area. Kelly Collections is equipped to provide assistance to clients in skip tracing, filing of liens, small claims services, address verification, management of account receivables and credit bureau reports. Heading the staff of collection professionals, Ms. Raley has had extensive experience in the medical field, and for a number of years was affiliated with one of Oklahoma’s most prestigious collections law firms. Plans Made To Get Water to New Carbon Fiber PlantBy BOB PATTERSON News City Editor Steps were taken by the Ponca City Board of Commissioners Monday to provide water for the proposed Carbon Fiber plant at Conoco. It was a two-step process. The first came from the commission meeting, approving the submission of a preliminary request for assistance to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Association for water line improvements. The second part of the plan was to approve as members of the Ponca City Utility Authority, a contract with Camp Dresser and McKee Inc. for the design engineering services associated with the design of water lines to serve the plant. Neither proposal met with any resistance from commissioners. City engineer Randy Lauritzen and Candy Thomas, grants consultant, noted that the location of the new Carbon Fiber plant included some infrastructure commitments by the city. Estimated Cost $1.3M One of those would be the water line to the plant, approximately 20,100 linear feet of main line from 8-inch to 16-inch line, at an estimated cost of approximately $1,385,280. By submitting the planned application and EDA approval of funding, the federal assistance for 60 percent would amount to $831,168. Since the water line improvement would be part of the water distribution system of the city, the contract with Camp Dresser and McKee Inc. would amount to $79,297 to design the line. The line would go from Fourteenth Street and South Avenue, along U.S. 77 to the south side of U.S. 60, west to the west side of former U.S. 177 to a point prior to going west to the proposed Carbon Fiber plant area. Commissioners took action on a number of other items during the Monday meeting. Millennium Commission Report It received a final Millennium Commission report from John Raley, general chairman of the panel, who singled out four members as being specific leaders toward the city celebration. They included Tim Burg, senior events chairman; Cathy Ferguson, executive coordinator; James York, senior logistics and planning chairman; and Susan Ladner, principal Millennium Mall chairman. “I want to express my extreme gratitude for all of the participation, but just had to single out a few of them. To list all and tell of their duties would take us well into the next day. Without the efforts of all those who had even a single hand in the efforts, the city must be grateful,” Raley said. Mayor Leonard said, “You know, Mr. Raley, this is not your last hurrah. The city certainly acknowledges the effort of your committee and how grateful we are to have inspiration from you and others similar to you.” Marland Estate Rental Policy The commission approved a recommendation from the Marland Estate Commission to adopt universal contract form and facility rental policies for the Marland Estate. Included in the facility rental policies would be various rates of uses at the mansion, artist studio, Lydie’s garage and patio, grounds rental, and photography fee. Fire Chief Gary Denny was instructed to have bids resubmitted on work to be done on the flooring of the upstairs living area of the No. 1 Fire Station. Commissioners rejected all bids after Chris Hand opened discussion stating that he was uncomfortable with a number of ways the bids were presented and specific actions that were to be taken to correct the problems with the flooring. Approval was given to a conceptual idea of Golden Villa Adult Day Care to construct a kitchen in Angela Hall, which is located at the Marland Estate. Fieldstone Subdivision Commissioners also approved an ordinance amending the Ponca City subdivision regulations concerning acreage subdivision regulations and then approved the final plat for the Fieldstone subdivision. The consent agenda was approved without any item pulled for further discussion. Among the items approved were three grant requests from the Tourism Authority, noted by Mayor Leonard. One grant would allow $500 for Ponca Roadrunners to use for promoting the Oklahoma State Championship Triathlon to be held at Lake Ponca June 3; another would be $2,500 for Ponca City Tip-Off Club on promoting Cat Classic Basketball Tournament May 26-28 and the other would be $1,000 for Po-Hi Great Race 2000 participants to compete in the Great Race from Boston to Sacramento. Mayor Leonard also noted that May is the month and usual time for appointments to be made to various advisory boards and commissions. “Anyone wishing to serve on the boards, should get in touch with the city administration office to fill out applications,” he said. New Panel Members Approved were the Mayor’s nominations of Glen Bacher to the Cultural Affairs Commission; Mark Detten and Jay Snell to the Economic Development Advisory Board; Karen Furman, Lana Jones, James York and Sue Ziegenhain to the Marland Estate Commission; and Ray Kinsinger, Traffic Commission. Approval of the consent agenda also approved a recommendation to withdraw a recent bid awarded to Jack Bowker Ford for a super duty truck chassis for the traffic engineering department and reauthorize advertisement of bids for it. That came after it was determined the chassis was unavailable through that source. Commissioners as members of the PCUA also approved entering a five-year agricultural lease agreement with Donald Wilkerson on an 80-acre tract which municipal sewage sludge would be applied for an annual rental fee of $2,575. As members of the Ponca City Development Authority, approval was given to an amendment with Leard Bice Reeder Inc., on professional airport consulting services, as recommended by Don Nuzum, airport manager and the Ponca City Development Authority advisory board. Business News/QuotesGlass Wins Safety Award Glass Trucking of Newkirk recently received the 1999 First Place Truckload Carriers Safety Award for the five hundred thousand to one million-mile division. The award was presented at the Kansas Motor Carriers Associations Annual Banquet held in Topeka. Those operating during that period without any chargeable accidents include, Gary Bookout, Larry Bute, Lyle Cirkel, Monty Coble Sr., Monty Coble Jr., James Connor, Everett Cook, Jimmy Cowan Sr., Jimmy Cowan Jr., Wade Dunagan. Don Spaulding, Walter Druckenmiller, Jimmy Garrigus, Carl Gottfried, Dewayne Gum, Russell Gum, Earl Irby, Lee Johnson, Doug McCoy, and Verle McGaha. Hosts Seminar Mary Maddux, Edward Jones investment representative at 900 East Prospect, will host a course titled A Planning Guide to LLCs and S Corps, satellite system, will be produced by the firm’s Professional Education Network exclusively for area CPAs and attorneys. “This program will provide tax and legal professionals planning ideas for their small business owner clients,” said Maddux. This program is eligible for three CPE hours for CPAs and accountants and 3.5 CLE hours for attorneys. The enrollment fee is $50, which includes admission for one person and all course materials. Reservations are required. For more information or to register please contact Maddux's office at 762-1977. Named to President’s Council Perry Pederson has been named to the prestigious President’s Council at Primerica Financial Services. He opened his office in 1991 and his outstanding performance in marketing the company’s financial services products and building his local business has resulted in consistent advancements through the management ranks of the organization. His office is located at 205 North Third Street. PFS presented Pederson with a custom-designed gold watch with the Primerica logo carved in three dimensional detail as recognition for his outstanding achievement. Primerica Financial Services, headquartered in Duluth, Ga., markets and administers financial services products, including mutual funds, term life insurance and debt consolidation loans The PFS group of companies are subsidiaries of Citigroup, (C) a leader in the financial services industry with approximately $700 billion in assets. Hancock Attends Seminar Gael Hancock, owner of Hancock & Associates, recently attended a seminar entitled, Writing for Intranets and Web Sites, in Oklahoma City. The seminar was presented by Jeff of Herrington Communications of Dallas. It was sponsored by the local chapter of the International Association of Business Communications. Participants learned specifics about writing for the Internet versus writing for print. Included in the presentation was Web usability research by Jakob Nielsen and the findings of Web usability testing conducted by Sun Microsystems. Hancock & Associates is a Ponca City marketing and advertising company with clients in Oklahoma and Texas. Hancock has 20 years of experience in the advertising industry and is accredited in public relations by the Public Relations Society of America. SPORTSCat Golfers Tied for 5th In State Play Cat Golfers Tied for 5th In State PlayNORMAN — Ponca City’s Wildcat golfers were tied for fifth in a tightly bunched field — after Jenks — in the state Class 5A golf tournament at the University of Oklahoma’s Jimmie Austin course. “We didn’t play up to our potential,” said Po-Hi coach Jerry Orr as the golfers finished the first 36 holes just ahead of the rain. “That could be good,” Orr said. “If we play like we are capable of playing Tuesday we have a shot at finishing second.” The Wildcats posted a 322-313—635 on Monday and were tied with Enid, Edmond Memorial and Lawton. Jenks threatened to run away from the field, posting a 606 on Monday to lead second-place Norman by 20 strokes. Lawton Eisenhower was one more stroke back at 627, one stroke in front of Edmond North. “We took several strokes off our score in the second round,” Orr pointed out. “If we can take a few more off Tuesday we can be in the thick of this thing.” But the rains that drenched the area this morning threatened to raise all of the scores. Senior Matt Waddell topped the Wildcats efforts on Monday as he shot 79-77—156. Sophomore Matt Ellis posted a 79-78—157 while Nathan Coats had 81-78—159. Louie Girardi shot 83-86—169 and David Maddux had 90-80—170. “We had a couple of kids take some penalty strokes they shouldn’t have,” Orr said. “If we can correct those we are certainly capable of finishing second .” The first two rounds of the tournament were played under warm, if somewhat windy conditions. “The course played long,” The Po-Hi coach noted. “It was pretty windy and we had to play the ball down.” Owasso’s Eric Moore led the chase for the individual state championship with a 73-72—145 on Tuesday. Ray Penney of Tahlequah was two strokes back after rounds of 72-75. Drew Hacker of Jenks and Edmond North’s Zac Reynolds were at 148. Team Scoring Jenks 306-300—606, Norman 318-308—626, Lawton Eisenhower 310-317—627, Edmond North 321-307—628, Ponca City 322-313—635, Edmond Memorial 326-309—635, Enid 318-317—635, Norman North 319-319—638, Stillwater 321-326—645, Tulsa Union 324-329—652, Broken Arrow 329-327—656 Wildcats Send Doubles Teams to State in TennisPonca City’s No. 2 doubles team of Josh Pitts and Sterling Foy won the regional title in the Class 5A Region 4 Tournament held at the Wally Smith Tennis Center Monday and will head the Wildcat contingent to the state tournament in Oklahoma City this weekend. Foy and Pitts will be joined by the Cats’ No. 1 doubles team of Daniel Lee and Tim Frick, who finished third in that bracket. The Wildcats failed to qualify either singles player as No. 1 Bilal Agha took seventh while No. 2 Trevor Viljoen was sixth. The top four places qualify for the state tournament at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center. Pitts and Foy topped the Broken Arrow team of Collin Torrence and Mark Moskal, who were the top seeds in that bracket, 6-1, 7-5, in the finals. Along the way, the Poncans unseated No. 2 Alan Ivers and Jake Wilkins of Putnam City North, 6-2, 6-4. In the first round, Foy and Pitts stopped Owasso’s Brandon Gerhart and Adam Gault, 6-4, 6-1. In the No. 1 doubles, Frick and Lee lost in the semifinals to Tulsa Union’s Nick Abrahamson and Tyler Bachman, 6-2, 7-6(2). But they rebounded to beat Bartlesville’s Michael Grismore and John Kane, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. In the third-place match, Lee and Frick beat Jeff Harrouff and Chris Nguyen, 6-4, 6-1. In the No. 1 singles, Agha lost in the first round to second-seed Blake Mason of Putnam North, 6-1, 6-3, but then beat Geoff Pearman of Bartlesville, 6-2, 6-4, and got a bye for seventh. No. 2 Viljoen also lost his opener to Florian Kim of Broken Arrow, 6-2, 6-3. The Wildcat got a bye in the second round, but lost to Putnam North’s Robbie Shelton, 6-2, 6-2 and to Kim again in the fifth-place pro set, 8-1. Jenks captured both singles titles and was second in the No. 1 doubles to win the team title with 29 points. Broken Arrow, which finished first and second in the doubles, had 25 points while Putnam North took third with 24 points and Ponca City was fourth with 20 points. Team Scoring Tulsa Union 29, Broken Arrow 25, Putnam North 24, Ponca City 20, Bartlesville 18, Stillwater 15, Owasso 13, Del City 1
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