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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, October 10, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALCommissioners Speak Marland Buildings Coming Down Commissioners Speak Marland Buildings Coming DownBy JEFF POLITTE News Staff Writer The debate over what to do with several structures on the grounds of the Marland Estate came to a close Monday night in a heated 4-1 vote. City commissioners elected to remove the Marland Estate conference center and hotel, chapel, E.W.’s Restaurant and breezeway connections to the Marland Mansion, a decision first considered in late 1999. An ad hoc committee, commissioned by mayor Tom Leonard, recommended in March to selectively remove the structures after what members called an agonizing four months of debate. The committee believed the decision represented the best “economic and practical choice” for the structures. The Marland Estate Commission also submitted a similar recommendation. The board ruled all of the structures needed to be removed from the grounds. Commissioner Chris Hand, who cast the lone dissenting vote, said 94 percent of people who had contacted him — of approximately 150 calls — asked that the structures not be demolished, but mothballed until a future date. “Hopefully someone smarter and brighter than us will come along and figure out a use” for these structures, Hand suggested. “I am not going to vote to tear these structures down.” “It took me a year to get to this point,” countered Leonard. “It think it’s time to do what is needed to be done” and remove the structures. “It’s not easy for me to say we should do something to destroy” these structures, indicated commissioner Dick Stone. “I’ve had people stop and say to me, ‘Whatever you do, don’t change your mind.’” “So I think [removing the structures] is what we need to do.” Commissioner Lyn Boyer believed enough studying had been done on the difficult issue, and it was time to act. “I think we’ve studied the thing to death, and I think we need to get on with it and pass this [resolution to remove these structures].” Commissioner Pam Johnson stressed board members couldn’t just think with their hearts. “We also need to be thinking with our heads” and remove the structures, she suggested. Among others commenting at the meeting were city manager Gary Martin and former mayor Kenneth Holmes. “We have tried to save these structures,” stressed Martin. He noted that two different committees came back “with the same recommendation” for removal. “I don’t believe it is the time to make this decision,” cautioned Holmes. “My vision is [Ponca City] will become a better city in the future, and a facility like [the Marland Mansion Estate] will become important once again,” Holmes continued. “We lose a very important option once we use the wrecking ball.” “Whatever you do, I’m going to support you,” he told the committee. In other business, commissioners voted to award the contract and authorize the execution of contract documents for street improvement overlays and rebuilds to Evans and Associates Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $375,470. The streets included in the project bid were Eleventh Street, from Edwards Avenue to Miller Avenue, this includes pulverizing the existing road and a relaying of asphalt millings, and asphalt overlays for Hazel Avenue from Ash Street to Lake Street; Pine Street from Overbrook Avenue to Liberty Avenue; Poplar Avenue from Elmwood Avenue to Highland Avenue; Sunset Street from Oklahoma Avenue to the south end of Sunset Street; and Lake Road from Dalewood Lane to Pecan Road. Voter Deadline For Registration Expires FridayThe deadline for voting in the Nov. 7 general election is quickly approaching. According to Carol Stafford, Kay County election board secretary, the deadline for voter registration is Friday. Applications postmarked after the deadline will be accepted and processed, but will not be approved until after the general election. United States citizens, who are residents of Oklahoma and at least 18 years of age, may apply to become a registered voter. Persons who have never been registered to vote, or who are not currently registered in the county of their residence, and persons who are registered but who need to change their registration information may apply to change name, address or political affiliation. Application forms are available at the election board office located at the Kay County Court House, 201 South Main, Newkirk, and at all post offices and public libraries in the county. Applications are also available at tag agencies in Blackwell, 111 West Oklahoma; Newkirk, 101 North Main; Ponca City, 2101 North Fourteenth; and Tonkawa, 100 East Grand. Humane Society Golf Tournament Friday at WentzThe Ponca City Humane Society will hold its charity golf tournament Friday at the Wentz Golf Course. Scramble, four-person teams (handicap required) will begin with the shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration is $85 per golfer which will include lunch, green fees, cart rental, two mulligans and refreshments. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and a lunch and awards ceremony will follow. Team and individual prizes will be awarded. Among the prizes will be the longest drive and closest to the pin. The charity golf tournament allows participants to enjoy a day of golf while helping to continue the work of the Ponca City Humane Society. BUSINESSAdvanced Academics Inc Locating in PC Advanced Academics Inc Locating in PCBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Ben Harris, president of Academics Inc., is expected to announce at the Thursday meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board, that Advanced Academics Inc. is locating in Ponca City. Gary Gallagher, chief education officer and founder of the company, told The News about the firm, which is moving into the Sixth Floor at Conoco’s North Tower. “Advanced Academics, Inc., is a company that provides educational services to existing public school districts. What we do is provide a distance education turn-key program. By doing it that way it allows school districts to spend no money on infrastructure and to have a fully developed curriculum presented to them taught by well accredited public school teachers,” Gallagher said. He added, “We can now provide services to prisons, because they have a hard time getting teachers. We can provide services to under served or poorly served groups within the public schools. The concept of a home bound student takes on a whole new environment. We are looking at a situation in Minnesota we’re assisting public school districts in repatriating home schoolers.” Personal Reasons Cause Need Gallagher said, “A lot of the research that I read right now is that two out of every three home schoolers are really looking for a public school alternative. Their disenfranchisement is for personal reason or a personal incident that has probably happened to their child and they have left the school because they didn’t feel the school was providing a quality education or environment or both. “In that sense this company provides schools an alternative that didn’t exist before and we offer it on a concept of aggregation. We really don’t care whether a school district gives us two or 2,000 students because we aggregate and create a virtual community of students in a cyberspace environment.” Gallagher explained, “The truth of the matter is that our environment doesn’t use filters because we are own web browser. Our technology is such that we come in right under fire walls, so there is no real special programming that has to be done by a school district. “We take care of the enrollment process, but we give the school district the right to approve and disapprove students. At the other end we take care of all the management and grading process and report it to the school district.” Much of Company in PC Telling about the structure of the company, Gallagher revealed that marketing, sales and management is headquartered in Edmond. But the employment heavy portion of the company is in production and production is based here in Ponca City.” The company is locating on the sixth floor of the North Tower at Conoco. Currently the company employees about 16. Half of that staff will initially be in Oklahoma City. “We expect as sales increase we will really be doubling staff with each incremental grouping. So we feel we could be looking at employment of 100 in about 12 months,” Gallagher speculated. Students need computers that can manage web surfing because the firm is web based. Officers of the company in addition to Harris and Gallagher are Alice Frentz, former vice president of strategic planning in venture capital for American Fidelity is the chief financial officer. Greg Holman, who was regional sales director for the life scan division and Johnson and Johnson came out of retirement to join the firm. Scott Kinnaird from Condor, an information technology firm , has joined the team as chief operating officer. Brad Eaton is the chief technology officer came on board from the Austin Group. The company has been operational since May and has served over 200 students in Minnesota and currently have 325 students in Minnesota and Oklahoma. “We chose Minnesota because there was a ripe market for the summer period and because it is considered an innovator state. We wanted to work with an innovator state first. “Now we are moving to Oklahoma because it is a home state and then we will be looking for an urban suburban state by moving into Texas.” “One of the big things that is going to assist us in locating in Ponca City is because of the unlimited broad band space. As our technology moves into the next couple generations of delivery we are going to need that bandwidth as any other company would. The unique aspect of this is that it is an Oklahoma based high tech firm with Oklahoma people. We are a home grown company,” Gallagher said. Gallagher is a sixth generation educator. “I spent 12 years with the Ponca City Public Schools and have 15 years of public school experience.” He taught Social Studies and also taught technology and then worked on his doctorate. From that doctoral research and working with the students in the technology center that the basis for what the company is doing took roots. Gallagher resides in the Ponca City area in the house that his grandfather built. He still owns the land out in the Round Grove area that was settled in the land run. Notes/QuotesPonca City Shop to Participate Pro-Cuts in Ponca City will “Go Pro” in October with the start of the “All-Pro Blitz” football giveaway. Every customer who receives an All-Pro cut will receive a free youth-sized football. Customers who purchase a ProPlus can buy the footballs and those who purchase any other service or product can buy a football. The promotion will run from Oct. 16 through Nov. 11. Temporary Help Week Personnel Staffing joins the Oklahoma Staffing Association (OSA) and all staffing agencies across the nation in paying tribute to the country’s temporary employees. An important part of the workforce in our country, temporary employees contribute to the growth of local industry and the nations economy. Meaningful careers, diverse and challenging assignments, numerous opportunity flexibility in scheduling, and the opportunity to learn new skills through training all make the temporary industry vital to today’s growing workforce. National Temporary Help Week is meant to publicly recognize the contribution made by all temporary employees. It is an opportunity to say thank you to those individuals who work for staffing agencies across the country doing every job imaginable. PSI takes this time to honor our own exceptional temporary employees. This years honorees for PSI are Susan Figurerro and Kenneth Schultz, Susan lives in Tonkawa and has two children. She currently is on assignment at Conoco. Kenneth Schultz lives in Ponca City with his family, He is currently on assignment at Loadmasters. Congratulations to these two individuals. They will both be receiving a gift certificate. Tulsa Area United Way Names Former Ponca Citian to TeamTULSA — The Tulsa Area United Way has named Debra J. (DJ) Morrow Ingram as Vice President of Marketing. Morrow Ingram was previously a lobbyist and Director of Government Relations for the Oklahoma Credit Union League and had also served five years with Sunoco, Inc. in Tulsa as Public Affairs Manager. She is a former resident of Ponca City. “I am delighted to have someone with DJs experience as a United Way volunteer, strong community involvement and professional background on the United Way team,” said Kathleen J. Coan, President and Chief Professional Officer. Morrow Ingram has served as the volunteer chair of the United Way annual “Victory!” celebration four years and also served two years on a fund distribution committee. Her responsibilities at the Tulsa Area United Way will include management of the marketing, communications and public relations functions. Morrow Ingram earned her bachelor of science degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and her juris doctorate from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka. Her previous positions include vice president of public relations of the Oklahoma Bankers Association in Oklahoma City; Vice President of Security Bank and Trust in Ponca City; assistant attorney general of Kansas; staff manager of public relations with Southwestern Bell Telephone in Topeka; and assistant press aide to the Governor of Kansas. OHS Schedules Town Meeting Here Seeking New Museum IdeasThe Oklahoma Historical Society has scheduled a series of town meetings throughout Oklahoma to discuss preparations at the Society’s local historic sites and museums for the Oklahoma Centennial celebration in 2007. Deputy Executive Director Robert Thomas and other OHS leaders will meet with support group members, educators, elected officials and Chamber of Commerce leaders as well as all interested citizens at the Pioneer Woman Museum, 701 Monument Road, in Ponca City at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 23. “The public is invited to each meeting,” said Thomas. “Our goal is to gather facts and comments to assist us in developing a vision of where we want each museum and historic site to be by 2007 — the Centennial of Oklahoma.” That will be followed by a review, more comments and a preliminary final document, which will be fine-tuned during the year 2001, Thomas said. “Our ultimate goal is to publish a two-volume guide that will include capital improvements, preliminary plans and costs by Dec. 31, 2001,” Thomas said. “We will use the guide over the next five years in preparing OHS local historic sites and museums for the Centennial.” For more information on the Ponca City meeting, contact the museum at (580) 765-6108 or through email at piown@ok-history.mus.ok.us. Volunteers Sell Ads For Kaw Lake MagazineThe magazine says “Kaw Lake, Nature’s Playground.” But it’s more! It’s events and attractions, restaurants and campgrounds. It’s health care services and RV/boat dealers. It is information on powwows and historic treasures, history and community biographies. “Our goal is to use the lake to focus on all north central Oklahoma and southern Kansas,” said Kaw Lake magazine chairman Betty Rutz. “We want people to know they can come to play in the water or shop, attend a musical event or tour a museum.” The association works on the magazine the end of each year to come out in January in time for the annual boat and travel shows. Kaw Lake Association board members and other volunteers contact area businesses about advertising opportunities in the magazine. Discount incentives of up to eight per cent are offered for payment of the ad when placed and for taking out a membership in the Kaw Lake Association. Deadline for businesses to place their ad is Tuesday, Oct. 17. The 2001 edition of the publication will be 40 pages, four-color with 50,000 copies printed and distributed to Oklahoma Tourism Department Welcome Centers, area chambers, restaurants, motels, attractions, convenience stores and boat and travel related shows. In addition to ad discounts, members have the opportunity to participate in area travel shows, receive assistance with festivals and events, and listing in the Services Directory portion of the magazine. Businesses interested in advertising in the Kaw Lake area magazine or having a membership may contact either Betty Rutz at 580-762-7389 or the Kaw Lake Association office at 580-762-9494 or e-mail kawlake@kskc.net. The mission of the Kaw Lake Association is to develop and market the Kaw Lake area with the goal of economic growth for area communities. Individuals who would like to become involved with the Kaw Lake Association should call Kathy Tippin at (580) 762-9494 or e-mail kawlake@kskc.net. Pioneer Tech Hires Coordinator For Customized Computer TrainingPioneer Technology Center (PTC) has recently hired Beth Purvis as the new Business and Industry Services (BIS) Coordinator responsible for customized computer training for area business and industry. Prior to joining PTC, Purvis worked for three years at Meridian Technology Center (MTC) in Stillwater as the director of computer training were she was responsible for coordinating all adult short-term computer training for the district as well as computer training for area businesses and industries. In addition to her computer experience at MTC, Purvis worked for ten years as a training specialist for Apple Computer were she managed computer training for a 15 state region and designed courses for seven departments at Apple Computer. While at Apple Computer, Purvis conducted in-service trainings, for elementary schools and taught various software computer courses including network and hardware troubleshooting, Apple Share Server Administration, Power Talk, and spreadsheet and database applications. Purvis received numerous awards while working for Apple Computer, including the Apple USA Trainer of the Year CSD Award. Purvis also worked for the Microsoft Corporation as a computer training specialist for Macintosh and Microsoft products and developed computer training curriculum for major corporations and universities including the University of Pennsylvania, University of Texas, Berkley, and Stanford. For more information on specialized computer training programs for business or industry, call Purvis at (580) 762-8336, ext. 315. Ken Davis Heading To AustriaKen Davis, Ponca City High School graduate class of 1990, has been a mechanical engineer with Chrysler Corporation for three years. He is a member of the team that designed the suspension system for the Dodge Neon and the popular PT Cruiser. A local dealership has 45 orders for the PT (personal transportation) Cruiser with a six month waiting period. Just recently, Davis learned he will be transferred by Daimler-Chrysler from Michigan, to Graz, Austria, for two years where he will supervise the production of the suspension system for the PT Cruiser. Son of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Davis, he resides in Troy, Mich. He has received two Bachelor of Science degrees - one in physics from Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. and another in mechanical engineering from the University of Oklahoma. From 1985-90, he delivered The Ponca City News in the downtown area. DEATHSIva Anna Cole Iva Anna ColeSHIDLER — Iva Anna Cole, longtime resident of Shidler, died Monday morning, Oct. 9, 2000, at her home. She was 97. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Viewing hours at the Shidler Chapel will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Iva Anna Ross was born May 10, 1903, at Foil, Mo., the daughter of John Alfred Ross and Susan Caldonia Copley Ross. She attended Noble, Mo., high school through 1922. She then received her teaching certificate and taught school at the Little Clark School near Foil. She moved to Oklahoma and was employed as a department store clerk in DeNoya near Shidler. She married LeRoy Freadus Cole on June 1, 1924, in Wellington, Kan., making their first home in Webb City. The couple moved to Russell, Kan., in 1934, Oklahoma City in 1944, and to Arkansas City, Kan. In 1954, she moved to Shidler. She was a member of the Arkansas City Methodist Church, a 50-year member of the Eastern Star and had taught Sunday school several years. She enjoyed quilting, having made some 40 quilts, crocheting, gardening, and shopping in Ponca City and Pawhuska. Survivors include two grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in August of 1977; three brothers, William Hershel Ross, Johnnie Earl Ross and Robert David Ross; two sisters, Oma Victoria Ross Brown and Mildred Rae Ross Krohn; and one infant child, Norma Rae Cole. Luelza Junior RandolphBLACKWELL — Luelza Junior Randolph, resident of Blackwell, died Monday evening, Oct. 9, 2000, in the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Blackwell. He was 60. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City with the Rev. John Newland of the House of Prayer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Blackwell. Luelza Junior Randolph was born on Nov. 20, 1939, in Ponca City, the son of Luelza and Viola McCleary Randolph. He grew up in Blackwell and attended Blackwell public schools. Following his schooling, he began employment at the Blackwell Zinc Company, where he was employed until the plant closed in 1974. He then was employed in the oil field until 1995 when he joined Thorn Apple in Ponca City, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Oklahoma National Guard for 20 years and a member of the House of Prayer. Survivors include his wife, Dottie Randolph; a daughter, Rosetta Ford of Blackwell; three sons, John Randolph of Newkirk and Terry Randolph and Robert E. Randolph, both of Blackwell; a sister, Florence Massey of Ponca City; a brother, Raymond Randolph of Catoosa; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert D. Randolph. Tony D. KeysWICHITA, Kan. — Tony D. Keys, former resident of Ponca city, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in Wichita, Kan. He was 74. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the Hillside Funeral Home West Chapel in Wichita followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ponca City. Tony D. Keys was born on Aug. 4, 1926, in Wingamon, Okla., the son of Thomas L. and Iva May Keys. He was employed as a car salesman. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou of the home; a daughter, Circe Joines of Krum, Texas; a brother, Carl Keys of Oklahoma; and one grandchild. ObituariesGrace Anna PolkinghorneLongtime Ponca City resident Grace Anna Polkinghorne died Oct. 9, 2000, in Edmond after a brief illness. She was 81. The funeral will be Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. J.D. Ward, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Carole Minter, associate pastor, University United Methodist Church of Tulsa. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Grace was born March 17, 1919, in Conde, S.D., the daughter of Reese and Hazel Mathieu. She grew up in Verdon, S.D. and graduated from Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, S.D. She later earned a master’s degree in business from the University of Colorado. During World War II, Grace was a principal at Conde High School and later moved to Ironwood, Mich., to teach math and business courses at Gogebic Junior College. While there, she met William G. Polkinghorne, whom she married Aug. 30, 1951, at the Conde Methodist Church. The couple moved to Wyandotte, Mich., where their first child, Joyce, was born in 1953. The family moved in the mid-1950s to Atwood, Ill., where the couple’s second child, John, was born in 1958. Later that year, the family moved to Pasadena, Texas, where Grace became active at the Pasadena Boulevard Methodist Church, serving as president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service from 1962-64 and from 1968-70. The family moved to Ponca City in 1971. Grace was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and served in several positions with the United Methodist Women. Grace is survived by her brother, Reese “Matt” Mathieu of Houston, Texas; her two children, Joyce Polkinghorne of Tulsa, and John Polkinghorne of Edmond; and one grandchild, Killian Phelps of Tulsa. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989, and her parents. Memorial gifts may be sent to Oklahoma Christian Home, 906 N. Boulevard, Edmond, Okla. 73034 or Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary Leota G. VeachLeota G. Veach died early Sunday morning, Oct. 8, 2000, at the home of her daughter, Tami Link. She had lived to see 85 years, 11 months and 27 days. A rosary will be held in the Grace Memorial Chapel at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, with the Rev. John J. Michalicka, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, presiding. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at 2 p.m. in Havana Cemetery in Yell County, Havana, Ark. Burial will be under direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, Ark., with local arrangements by Grace Memorial Chapel. Born Leota Gertrude White on Oct. 11, 1914, in the hills of Cedar Creek, Ark., she was the daughter of L.O. and Della (Fink) White Sr. Leota grew up and attended schools in Havana, graduating from high school there. After school, Leota moved to Tulsa where she met and married William “Bill” Veach on Sept. 5, 1947, in Sapulpa. She then went to work as a purchasing agent for Southwestern Porcelain in Sand Springs until 1969, when the family moved back to Cedar Creek, Ark. Leota worked as a legal secretary in Russellville, Ark., and also worked for Mitchell’s Drug Store in Danville, Ark. After the death of Mr. Veach, Leota moved back to Tulsa and managed the Versaille Apartments and when her health started to fail she then moved to Ponca City to be closer to her daughter. While living in Ponca City, she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she was active in the St. Helen’s guild. Her enjoyments included needlepoint, crocheting and, most of all, bingo. Leota is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Tami and Brent Link of Ponca City and Betty and John Clark of Meeker; two sisters, Sunshine Smith of Plainview, Texas, and Pauline and husband Marshall Nagle of Lubbock, Texas; seven grandchildren, Sheila Ellis of Shawnee, Betty and husband Russell Zumwalt of Tyler, Texas, Bill and Cheryl Davis of Tyler, Texas, Steve and Karrie Davis of Shawnee, Roy “B” and Leanne Condray of Shawnee, Christopher Link of Joplin, Mo., and Stephen Link of Norman; ten great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Leota was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Veach; her parents, L.O. White Sr. and Della (Fink) White; one daughter, Pat Lyon; two brothers, Oslyn White and L.O. White Jr.; and one infant grandson, John Gregory Link. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Leota’s memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union St., Suite 103, Ponca City, Okla. 74601. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFS-- Burglary — Someone reported to Ponca City police at 7:45 a.m. Monday the guard shack at Ponca City High School, 927 North Fifth Street, had been vandalized and several items taken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Sample of Estee Lauder foundation now through October 31st. at John’s, 2nd and Cleveland. adv. Fraud — A woman in the 2700 block of North Fifth Street reported to Ponca City police at 10:52 a.m. Monday someone had forged a check on her personal account. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. New Ornaments! Harley fat box, The Grinch, Jeannie, Scooby Doo. Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Fraud — A man came to the Ponca City Police Department, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue, to report someone was using his social security number at 10:52 a.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Refrigerators, Ranges, etc. Scratch and dent sale. Copeland’s 315 East Grand. adv. Fire Run — A grass fire two miles south on U.S. 177 was reported to the Communications Center at 11:57 a.m. Monday. Rescue one from the Ponca City Fire Department handled the call. Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Theft — A man in the 400 block of North Seventh Street reported the theft of his boat motor to Ponca City police at 1:08 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Burglary — Someone advised the Ponca City Police Department of some broken windows in the 1400 block of West Highland Avenue at 2:34 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. A 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old-girl were taken into custody for first degree burglary and a third juvenile was taken to the police department and released. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Subject Held — An officer in the 800 block of West Highland Avenue reported a 48-year-old woman was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under suspension at 1:34 p.m. Monday. Accident — A two-vehicle accident in the 2800 block of North Fourteenth Street was reported to Ponca City police at 4:09 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Theft — Someone in the 400 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a stolen bicycle to Ponca City police at 5:08 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Gas Drive-Off — A clerk at a business in the 300 block of West Grand Avenue reported a $10 gas drive-off to Ponca City police at 7:24 p.m. Monday. The subject returned to pay for the gas. Fire Run — A fire in a ditch in the 2000 block of South Ranch Drive was reported to the Communications Center at 11:59 p.m. Monday. Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department handled the call. -- LIFESTYLESThe Neighborhood ChefBy Sherry Muchmore Enjoying the Last of Summer’s Bounty... Summer has abruptly departed and we’re left with food on the vine in our summer gardens, though mine has produced but a pittance of its usual quantities. The new millennium has not been a good year for gardens due to the hot, arid climate; however, there are some who continue to have sufficient numbers of produce to enjoy. The recipes included in today’s column focus on fresh vegetables. Sort of tipping the hat with thanks until next year. Maggie Barber’s grandmother has found another good way to prepare the prolific zucchini from our summer garden. Her recipe is a fritter-like accompaniment I think you’ll like. A little different from a potato pancake and not quite like a fritter, but oh, so good. Zucchini Patties Imogene Beavers, Tulsa, OK Garnett Nutrition Center 3 cups shredded Zucchini 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup corn meal 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 Jalapeno pepper, diced and seeded Mix all together and drop from a big spoon into hot skillet with a small amount of oil. Cook for two to three minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. (Zucchini can be shredded, measured and frozen for use throughout the winter.) ———— Now don’t say ugh until you’ve tried it. The pear adds just a touch of fresh sweetness to the natural green bean flavor. Try this recipe as a side dish with baked or grilled fish, chicken or game. Green Beans and Pears 2 pears, peeled and diced 1/4 pound bacon, fried and crumbled 1 tablespoon bacon drippings 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup white wine 1 cup chicken broth 2 pounds fresh green beans, blanched Saute pears in bacon drippings and butter until tender. Remove pears. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Add wine and chicken broth (I prefer fat free) and simmer until thickened. Add blanched green beans and cook until tender. Stir in pears and simmer for 1 minute. Serve immediately, topped with crumbled bacon. Serves 8 Note: To Blanch green beans - Wash and snap green beans. Completely cover with water in a large pot. Bring to a boil and gently boil for 10 minutes. Remove the beans from water and set aside until needed. ———— Here’s another great way to use up all those extra garden vegetables we have so plentiful this time of year (or at least most years). Mary Anne says “my cousin, Jacob, is a fabulous cook. He sent me this recipe; I tried it and it’s wonderful,” We agree. So if you’ve never tried a chilled soup, experience the first time with this one. Jacob says “use only the freshest vegetables and bread to obtain the best results. This is truly a knock-out dish.” Gazpacho (Chilled Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Soup) Submitted by: Mary Anne Potter, PC, OK Recipe of: Cousin, Jacob Soup Base: 6 cups coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled (vine-ripened or Roma) 3 cups coarsely chopped cucumber, peeled with a good amount of the white pulp removed (that closest to the peel) 1/2 fresh coarsely chopped green bell pepper, cored and seeded 1/2 fresh coarsely chopped red bell pepper, cored and seeded 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 3/4 cup water 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup (or more) red wine vinegar 2 cups fresh bread cubes (French or Italian bread) 1/3 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Vegetables for broth: Prepare and chill until needed. 2 cups finely chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled 2 cups finely chopped, fresh cucumber, peeled 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper In a large bowl, combine all the soup ingredients. Use a crock or stoneware if available. Cover and chill for approximately 4 hours. Once the mixture is cold, run it a little at a time through the food processor on a very low speed. DO NOT PUREE, this will mix the pulp into the vegetable broth. Now take the processed mixture and strain through a very fine sieve or strainer (one small enough to keep out any tomato seeds.) (The preferred strainer is the large, conical RICER known to Italian chefs.) Compress the pulp until all broth has been removed. Since the last of the broth is the thickest, make sure it gets extracted since it is needed for proper consistency. Just keep pushing until all liquid has been removed. Throw away the pulp. Chill the strained broth while preparing the crouton garnish. Garnish with home-made Croutons: 4 cups fresh bread crumbs (French or Italian) 4 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, finely minced In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic to the hot oil and saute until you can smell that great aroma. Then add the bread cubes, using two large utensils, quickly toss to coat all the cubes. Continue turning and coating these cubes until they brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Don’t worry when a lot of the garlic pieces fall off the cubes and burn, just discard the burned pieces. The garlic flavor is what you want. The Gazpacho is served by sprinkling a couple tablespoons each of the chopped tomatoes and cucumbers; and, a little of each of the green and red bell pepper pieces into individual bowls. Ladle the vegetable broth over the vegetables in each bowl. Garnish with a liberal sprinkling of croutons. This is great when served with TRUE Sangria, prepared with Spanish Rioja Red Wine, fresh slices of orange, lemon and lime; add a couple sticks of cinnamon, several whole cloves and allspice berries. Enjoy! Variation: For a little added zing, add to your soup ingredients either two large fresh chili peppers or jalapenos, coarsely chopped and seeded. Keep the wine vinegar to 1/3 cup. Note: The dark green-skinned cucumbers are not the best for this soup. The lighter green “Straight Eight” cucumber variety is best. 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.) SPORTSInjury Forces Poke QB Out for the Season Injury Forces Poke QB Out for the SeasonSTILLWATER (AP) — If Oklahoma State’s struggling football team is going to turn this season around, then it will do so with a different quarterback. Tony Lindsay, a senior who had hoped to close out his career with a bang, instead will miss the rest of the year due to a shoulder injury suffered during a preseason scrimmage. Lindsay had struggled with his passing in the first five games. The Cowboys have totaled just 23 points in the past three games, all of them losses that have dropped OSU to 2-3 overall, 0-2 in the Big 12. ‘‘That’s not the Tony Lindsay I know and have been around,’’ coach Bob Simmons said Monday. ‘‘When you can’t throw like you like to. ... Obviously, there are certain throws that because of the pain tolerance level he’s not going to make. And I just think mentally it continued to wear on him.’’ Simmons said Lindsay apparently hurt the shoulder while making a tackle in a scrimmage Aug. 26. An MRI showed no tear in the shoulder, but the pain continued. Lindsay’s father eventually asked for the medical tests to be sent to him in Denver, and took them to a specialist who detected a tear, Simmons said. The doctor in Colorado will do the surgery in the next few weeks. ‘‘He’s been toughing it out for a number of weeks,’’ running back Jamaal Fobbs said. ‘‘He had to do what he had to do.’’ The injury continues a string of bad luck for Lindsay. A year ago, he injured a knee in the season opener and wound up playing in just six games. He was the Big 12’s freshman of the year in 1997, when he completed 62 percent of his passes and led the Cowboys to an 8-4 season that included their first bowl trip since 1988. He threw for more yards as a sophomore in 1998, but his completion percentage dipped and the Cowboys finished 5-6. They were 5-6 again last season. But after an outstanding spring this year directing a retooled offense, Lindsay had high hopes for 2000. ‘‘We can sit around and dwell on what we don’t have. but it ain’t going to change,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘Let’s get better with what we do have.’’ The starter Saturday night against Iowa State will be Aso Pogi, a redshirt freshman from Lawton and the only scholarship quarterback left on the roster. Pogi has played in four games this season, completing 49 percent of his passes with one touchdown and three interceptions. Simmons said Pogi spent a lot of time with offensive coordinator Del Miller during the spring and summer to learn the offense. Pogi, for his part, sounded confident Monday about his new responsibilities. ‘‘I need a week of preparation to get ready for Iowa State, but as far as mentally and physically, I’m ready to play a football game,’’ he said. Burns Says Tulsa Needs To Eliminate MistakesTULSA (AP) — Tulsa coach Keith Burns was blunt Monday in his assessment of a 40-7 Western Athletic Conference loss to Texas-El Paso. ‘‘In a big game you have to show up and bring your best players and they have to play their best and we didn’t do that,’’ Burns said. Tulsa (3-3, 2-1 WAC) entered last week’s game tied with UTEP (4-2, 3-0) for the conference lead. With only one conference loss, Tulsa remains in the hunt for a WAC title, Burns said. The Golden Hurricane hits the road this week to take on New Mexico State (1-4) on Saturday. The Aggies got their first win of the season last week by beating Army 42-23. A win in Las Cruces would propel Tulsa back above the .500 mark. Tulsa has already won one more game that it did all last season. Burns said he considers the New Mexico State game a big one, although it’s not a conference game and the Aggies have only one win. But Burns said New Mexico State has scored a lot of points in the last two weeks. The Aggies run the option well and piled up more than 300 yards against UTEP in a 41-31 loss two weeks ago, he said. ‘‘I’m impressed with what they’re doing offensively,’’ Burns said. To regroup, Burns said his team must get back to playing the way it did in three previous wins — by eliminating big plays on defense and creating turnovers. Neither happened against UTEP. Offensively, the Golden Hurricane had protected the ball and made the most of its opportunities in wins against Hawaii, Louisiana Tech and Rice, Burns said. But the Tulsa offense coughed up the ball four times against UTEP, including two fumbles and two interception thrown by Josh Blankenship. Tulsa’s defense, which hadn’t given up a first-half touchdown in its last three games, allowed UTEP to build a 27-0 first-half lead and gain a total of 468 yards on offense. UTEP quarterback Rocky Perez threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns, and Sherman Austin ran for 131 yards and a touchdown. UTEP finished with a total 264 yards on the ground. The Miners defense stuffed Tulsa, holding the Golden Hurricane to 243 yards on offense and just 6 yards on the ground. UTEP deserves full credit for the win, Burns said. Playoff Pictures ClearingThe District 6A-3 playoff picture will be come a little clearer with this week’s games, including the showdown between front runners Tulsa Union and Stillwater. Both the Redskins and Pioneers are unbeaten (3-0) in district play after Stillwater escaped a scare from Enid last, winning 27-24, That victory kept the Pioneers’ record perfect overall while Union is 5-1, having lost only to No. ranked Jenks. While Stillwater was edging the Plainsmen, Union continued its full-tilt drive to another post season berth with a 31-7 win over Edmond Memorial. The Union and Stillwater offenses are averaging 38 and 36 points per game, respectively. opponents are averaging 19 points an outing against the Pioneers while the Redskins are allowing just under 12 points per contest. The battle for the district lead will be at Union Stadium. In the other district games this week, Choctaw is at Enid, Sapulpa is at Edmond Memorial and Ponca City at Sand Springs. Enid and Edmond are both 2-1 in league play (4-2 and 2-4 overall). Choctaw (3-3) and Sand Springs (2-4) are 1-2 in the district while Ponca City and Sapulpa are both winless. Sand Springs recorded its first district win last week in a 35-14 decision over Sapulpa. Eighth Grade Team Runs Record to 5 to 0Ponca City’s eighth grade footballers ran their record on the season to 5-0 with a 28-0 win over Enid here Thursday. With the three Enid junior highs playing as one team this season, Enid is stronger, but the Cougars scored in every quarter to keep their win streak going. Plus, Ponca City had to play over half of the game without quarterback Michael Detten, who suffered a concussion in the second quarter. However, the Cougars carried a 14-0 lead at intermissions and all but sealed the win early in the second half. Ponca City kicked off to Enid and Luke Kinkaid slammed into the ball carrier, knocking the ball loose. Josh Williams recovered at the five and carried into the end zone as Ponca City went in front 21-0. The final score came in the fourth quarter as tailback Matt Brown swept the right side and sped 50 yards for the TD. The Ponca City defense set the tone for the game in the first quarter a Matt intercepted an Enid pass at the Enid 20. Detton covered the final 12 yards to put the Cougars on the scoreboard. Brown got the Poncans out of a hole in the second quarter, speeding 95 yards for the touchdown. “Everyone who played stepped up an played outstanding,” coach Brad Parent said. A week earlier, the Cougars scored twice in the third quarter to top undermanned Sand Springs, 27-8. Detten scored on a 29-yard run in the first quarter to put Ponca City up 8-0, thanks to a Sand Springs rule that give the extra point kick two points while running in the conversion is worth just one. However, Sand Springs scored early in the second period to tie the score. But just before halftime, the Cougars resorted to a little trickery as Williams lofted the tailback pass to Ryan Waters, who completed the 35-yard touchdown. Brown scored twice in the third quarter, on runs of 23 ad 20 yards. ——— On Tuesday, the eighth grade JVs saw their first action and topped Blackwell 28-10, The Poncans scored three times in the first quarter — on runs of 70 yards and 50 yards by Demecos Dorsey and a 26-yard pass from Williams to Jon Furnas. Blackwell closed the gap to 22-10 in the second quarter on safety and touchdown. But Dorsey scored on a 18-yard run in the third quarter to put the game away. ——— The eighth grade JVs play Oct. 12 at Stillwater while the varsity entertains Stillwater Oct. 17. Prep StandingsDistrict 6A-3 Dist. All Team W L W L PF PA Union 3 0 5 1 227 69 Stillwater 3 0 6 0 214 115 Enid 2 1 4 2 184 127 Ed. Memorial 2 1 2 4 95 149 Choctaw 1 2 3 3 121 86 Sands Springs 1 2 2 4 73 130 Ponca City 0 3 0 6 59 203 Sapulpa 0 3 0 6 47 234 Last Week Edmond Memorial 32, Ponca City 14; Stillwater 27, Enid 24; Union 31, Choctaw 7; Sand Springs 35, Sapulpa 14 This Week Ponca City at Sand Springs, Sapulpa at Edmond Memorial, Choctaw at Enid, Stillwater at Union District 4A-2 Team W L W L PF PA Tecumseh 3 0 5 1 193 101 Mannford 3 0 4 2 153 72 Cushing 2 1 3 3 96 113 Glenpool 2 1 3 3 144 90 Blackwell 1 2 2 4 99 89 McLoud 1 2 1 5 92 180 T. Webster 0 3 2 4 93 203 Cleveland 0 3 0 6 64 201 This Week Blackwell at McLoud, Cleveland at Webster, Cashion at Glenpool, Tecumseh at Mannford District 2A-5 Team W L W L PF PA Perkins 3 0 5 1 157 71 Perry 3 0 4 2 163 84 Pawnee 2 1 5 1 118 38 Newkirk 2 1 3 3 84 135 Pawhuska 2 1 5 1 151 56 Mounds 0 3 2 4 138 117 Wellston 0 3 2 4 62 170 Kellyville 0 3 0 6 90 223 This Week Newkirk at Kellyville, Wellston at Pawnee, Pawhuska at Mounds, Perkins at Perry District A-7 Team W L W L PF PA Luther 3 0 5 1 210 62 Hominy 3 0 4 2 150 64 Tonkawa 2 1 4 2 234 56 Woodland 2 1 3 3 199 71 Drumright 1 2 3 3 109 210 Crescent 1 2 2 4 113 140 Barnsdall 0 3 1 5 44 252 Davenport 0 3 1 5 72 283 This Week Davenport at Tonkawa, Woodland at Crescent, Barnsdall at Hominy, Luther at Drumright District B-3 Team W L W L PF PA Morrison 2 0 5 1 246 142 Prue 3 0 5 1 138 112 Foyle 2 0 5 1 184 93 Yale 2 1 5 1 197 98 Copan 0 2 0 5 80 202 Shidler 0 3 2 4 72 186 Depew 0 3 2 4 75 148 This Week Moore Christian at Shidler, Prue at Morrison, Foyle at DePew, Yale at Copan District C-3 Team W L W L PF PA Kremlin 3 0 5 1 172 76 Medford 3 0 5 1 182 85 DCLA 1 2 4 2 194 98 Waynoka 2 1 5 1 258 73 PC-Hunter 2 1 4 2 139 150 Cov.-Doug 1 2 2 4 96 143 Wakita 0 3 2 4 82 189 Ringwood 0 3 0 6 85 249 This Week PC-Hunter at DCLA, Medford at Wakita, Covington-Douglas at Ringwood, Waynoka at Kremlin-Hillsdale.
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