LOCAL

Civic Center Renovation Vote Tuesday
Two Kay County Residents Among Fatalities in State
Nearly News
Ponca Tribe In Preparation For Election

Civic Center Renovation Vote Tuesday

By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE

News Staff Writer

Ponca City citizens will go to the polls Tuesday to vote on whether or not to continue the half-cent sales tax to complete the renovation and updating of the historic landmark Civic Center Complex. If the tax is continued it would expire on Nov. 30, 2002 and can only be used for the Civic Center project.

The current tax, which expires on Nov. 30, has been used for the No. 1 Fire Station. The project is being finished ahead of schedule and will be under budget. A local architectural firm, building contractor and local subcontractors were used for the construction.

Ponca City residents will be voting at their regular voting precincts, which will open 7 a.m., to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The Ponca City Municipal election is being handled by the Kay County Election Board, according to Carol Stafford, secretary. The ballots will be tabulated at the Kay County Courthouse at Newkirk.

Two Kay County Residents Among Fatalities in State

Two Kay County residents died Sunday morning as a result of separate Payne County incidents involving motor vehicles.

Mary Louise Robson, 47, of Tonkawa, was killed early Sunday morning when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle while walking along a Stillwater street. She was pronounced dead at 2:24 a.m., Sunday at Stillwater Medical Center after the crash that occurred about 1:15 a.m., according to a story by Lisa Chamley of the Stillwater NewsPress.

Stillwater police reports indicate Robson was walking northbound and on the outside lane when an oncoming vehicle in the same lane struck her. The vehicle was driven by Eric Daniel Frank, 22, of Perry. Frank swerved to miss Robson and his brakes locked up and he was unable to stop in time. Frank called the Stillwater police with his cell phone.

Neither Frank nor his passengers, Misty D. Folson, 20, of Edmond, and Russell E. Hawkins, 21, of Tulsa were injured. The Stillwater police records indicate Frank was obeying the speed limit at the time and police found no improper action by the driver.

David W. Schlect Jr., 22, of Newkirk, was killed when his pickup ran off Oklahoma Highway 18 and struck several trees, according to Highway Patrol reports.

The accident occurred at 5:15 a.m., four miles north of Cushing in Payne County. Troopers said Schlect was ejected from the vehicle. Passenger, Heather Tatro, 22, of Yale was treated and released from the Cushing Hospital.

Nearly News

Don’t fret. Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) will still be Christmas Eve, and the Millennium Ball will not be held on Dec. 24, as stated in Sunday’s News on the City Millennium Party coming up. The actual date is the first Saturday in December, Dec. 4, and that should keep everybody happy who want to save Dec. 24 for family and other Christmas celebrations. Sorry about that!

Ponca Tribe In Preparation For Election

WHITE EAGLE — The Ponca Tribe elected five election board members Saturday to prepare for the tribe’s Dec. 18 electin.

Clendon Warrior was elected as chairman of the election board, along with Tony Arkeketa as vice-chairman, Eulala Two Babies as secretary/treasurer, Betty Stallings as clerk, and Levi Irons as member.

The election board was chosen to handle the election in December, which this year will be for the tribal seats currently held by Dwight Buffalo Head, Douglas Rhodd, and chairman Lionel LeClair.

DEATHS

Leland Grodin
Mary Louise Coulter Robson
George Linden Brown
Robert M. Richardson

Leland Grodin

BLACKWELL — Leland “Lee” Grodin, resident of Blackwell, died Saturday morning, Oct. 9, 1999, in the Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was 69.

The funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Wayne Bookout and Louis Gose officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rabbi Michael Davis of the Temple Emanuel of Wichita, Kan., officiating. The flag presentation will be administered by the Blackwell American Legion and VFW.

Leland “Lee” Grodin was born Nov. 25, 1929, in Tulsa, the son of Paul and Rose (Friedman) Grodin. He grew up in Tulsa and attended Lowell School. At the age of 16, he moved to Chicago, Ill. On Aug. 16, 1948, he entered the United States Navy, serving on the USS Iowa. Following his discharge on Aug. 14, 1949, he returned to Tulsa where he was employed with Oklahoma Tire and Supply Company. After a short time, he was employed as manager with the Crystal Bowl Lanes. He later returned to work with the OTASCO Store. In 1951, he moved with OTASCO to Ponca City, becoming assistant manager of the store, and, in 1952, he moved to Blackwell where he became manager of the local OTASCO store.

He married Emma Lou Miller on Jan. 16, 1965, in Blackwell, and they settled in Blackwell. His employment took him to El Reno and Oklahoma City, where he retired in 1986. Following his retirement, he was employed part time as a salesman for McClarnon TV and Appliance for nine years.

He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Steve Grodin of Hurrah, and Terry Grodin of Tulsa; one sister, Judy Himmelstein of Houston, five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Gary Grodin.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Heart or Diabetes Fund, c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 West Padon, Blackwell, Okla. 74631.

Obituaries

Mary Louise Coulter Robson

TONKAWA — Our Heavenly Father decided He needed another angel to help manage some specific areas in His Kingdom and thus He chose Mary Louise Coulter Robson. Mary entered the Gates of Glory on Oct. 10, 1999, while in Stillwater. She will be eulogized on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, 10 a.m. with Dr. Eldon Moelling and Dr. Brian Kovacs officiating. Internment will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home.

Mary was born to Jamie (McDaniel) and Tedrowe Coulter in Ponca City on Sept. 30, 1952, and lived the vast majority of her life in Kay County. She grew up as a farm girl and graduated from Tonkawa High School, attending Oklahoma State University for a brief period and also received her cosmetology license from Stillwater.

God blessed Mary with two children: Brian Thomas Hembree of Tonkawa and Tara Louise Hembree of Ponca City. Brian and his wife Krista (Purdy) have a daughter, Holly Jane, who was the apple of Mary’s eye. Mary is also survived by a brother, Jerry Thomas Coulter of Carrier, his wife Shelly and their four children, Shannon, Laura, Jordan and Klinton.

Mary had many strong loves but her most adamant love was of family. She was compulsive about remembering birthdays or special occasions. She sacrificed constantly for her children, always being there for Brian’s years of wrestling and Tara’s years of softball. Even when inconvenient, Mary always “managed” to be there as a loyal supporter and encouraging mother.

Mary also had a fervent love of the outdoors, especially camping and gardening. She never missed an opportunity to share the love with others, having planted countless plants and flowers for her stepmother, Sandi, and father, Tedrowe, and always sharing her campsite with her family and friends.

Mary’s heart was gigantic when it came to the love of animals. She loved and adorned her two dogs, Pancho and Elaine, not to forget the cats she “inherited” because Tara could not keep them while at college.

But when God selected her the other day, He knew she would fill the bill for his “manager.” He knew Mary was a diligent, hard worker and dedicated to whatever task at hand. Among her employment tenure, she spent many years at the Ponca City Senior High School, loving to work with the students, and spent untold amounts of volunteer time to make their lives better. She currently was employed by Jack Bowker Property Developments as property manager, which she loved as a challenging position.

God needed Mary more than all she leaves behind. Her legacy of her beloved son Brian, her daughter-in-law, Krista, her pride and joy granddaughter, Holly, and her cherished daughter, Tara, her devoted and proud daddy, Tedrowe, and her faithful step-mother, Sandi, as well as her only brother, Jerry, and his family, know Mary will be “directing and managing” in Heaven. She will be missed by a host of friends and relatives. Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Jamie Harris, her grandparents, Nina and Artie McDaniel and Louise and Jerry Coulter. Memorials may be made to the Ponca City Humane Society. The family will be at the home of Sandi and Tedrowe Coulter.

paid obituary

George Linden Brown

George Linden Brown, longtime Ponca City resident, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 72.

The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. John J. Michalicka, pastor, officiating. A Rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel.

Linden was born on Feb. 23, 1927, in Braman to George Wes and Mabel Amelia (Orth) Brown. He was raised in the Ponca City area and attended Pleasant Valley, Roundgrove, and Ponca City schools. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Bellinghausen on Aug. 27, 1947, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City. The couple made their home at Chilocco, where he worked as an assistant dairyman for the Chilocco Indian School. He joined the U. S. Army and served with Company C, 279th Regimental Combat Team of the 45th Infantry Division. He was stationed in Fort Polk, La., for a short time and later was sent to Korea in April 1951 and served with distinction during the Korean War.

He returned to the Chilocco area in May 1952. The couple moved in 1954 to east of Ponca City where he worked at Ward’s Dairy. He later worked for Coca Cola and Sherm’s Gas Station. The family then moved west of Ponca City where he farmed and worked as a roughneck in the oil fields of Oklahoma and southern Kansas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the VFW — Post 1201 (served as caretaker for several years), the American Legion — Huff Minor Post 14, the Korean War Veterans Association, Pioneer Genealogical Society, the Oklahoma Farmers Union, Finley-Roundgrove Card Club, the National Rifle Association, the Oklahoma Rifle Association, and the Chilocco Employees Association.

He is survived by his wife Betty of the home; one daughter, Barbara Anne Whalen and her husband Peter of Nashville, Tenn.; seven sons, William Linden Brown and his wife Sulette of Ponca City, Curtis Matthew Brown and his wife Lou of Georgetown, Texas, Joseph Terry Brown and his wife Mary of Idalou, Texas, Wes Leonard Brown and his wife Melissa of Ponca City, Christopher Paul Brown of Ponca City, James Dale Brown and his wife Kathleen of Ponca City; ten grandchildren, Alicia (Brown) Smith, Courtney Brown, Christi Whalen, Christopher Whalen, Jennifer Brown, Joey Brown, Blake Brown, Jimmy Brown, Katie Brown, Katrina Brown; two step grandchildren, Eric Kevitt, and Steve Kevitt and his wife Donna of North Carolina; one great-granddaughter, Megan Smith; one sister-in-law, Eloise Brown of Ponca City; one brother-in-law, Carl Bolinger of Cheney, Kan.; numerous nephews, nieces, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, David Alan Brown and Edward Charles Brown; one brother, Vance Brown; one sister, Anna (Brown) Bolinger; and one grandson, Justin Brown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union, Ponca City, Ok 74601, or to the St. Mary’s Catholic School Foundation, 421 S. 7th, Ponca City, Ok 74601.

Casket bearers will be Ronald Brown, Donald Brown, John Brown, Gerald Becker, George Storm, and Glen Bolinger.

paid obituary

Robert M. Richardson

Robert M. Richardson, longtime Ponca City resident, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, at his residence. He was 63.

The funeral will be held graveside 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with Deacon Richard Robinson officiating. Arrangements are by the Trout Funeral Home.

Robert was born July 3, 1936, in Ponca City to Robert W. and Murriel Richardson. He graduated Ponca City High School in 1954. He served his country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage Sept. 5, 1958, in Ponca City to Glenda Sue Hall. He was an auto mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bingo.

Survivors include his wife Glenda of Ponca City; one daughter, Elizabeth Reavis of Stillwater; one son, William “Randy” Richardson of Oklahoma City; a brother, Charles Richardson of Ponca City; a sister, June Smith of California; four grandchildren, Lesa Richardson and Simone Richardson of Stillwater and Kevin Williams and Cory Williams of Oklahoma City.

His parents and one son, Dale Matthew Richardson, preceded him in death.

Casket bearers will be Louis Payne, Gary Winters, Larry Strasbrough, Denny Roberts, Brownie Garrison, and Richard Adkins.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials may be made to the American Lung Association for Emphysema, 2442 N. Walnut, Oklahoma City, Ok. 73105.

paid obituary

NEWS BRIEFS

Clothing Sale Canceled — The clothing giveaway at First Assembly of God Church will be canceled Monday due to the holiday.

Unusual Halloween fiber optic Boo tree, copper jack-o-lanterns, pins, etc. See our fall arrangements or bring your container in. Christy’s 3005 N 14th. adv.

Burglary — A man in the 2900 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:10 p.m. Saturday that the residence had been broken into. An officer was assigned and took into custody, a 23-year-old man for second degree burglary.

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.

Buffalo Post — The Buffalo Post 38 at White Eagle will hold a monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Jules Valdez Social Services Building at 4:30 p.m. Those interested are urged to attend. The topic will be the Nov. 6 Traditional Veterans Day Parade and Dance. For information call 762-3314.

Boat Cover Stolen — A man from 100 block of Pioneer Road in Kaw City reported to the Communications Center at 8:40 a.m. Saturday that his boat cover had been stolen.

Burglary — A woman from the 3500 block of Springwood reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:27 a.m. Saturday that her vehicle had been burglarized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the parking lot of Pioneer Shopping Center was reported to the Communications Center at 2:50 p.m. Saturday. An officer of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a report was taken.

Injured in Fall from Horse — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 5:08 p.m. Saturday that a woman had fallen from her horse and had a back injury at McFadden Cove. Two units from the Ponca City Fire Department responded. Air Evac of Tulsa also responded and she was taken to Tulsa Regional Medical Center.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Pine Street at 2:17 a.m. Monday that a 19-year-old man was being held for DUI, driving under restrictions, having no insurance, improper backing, resisting arrest and assault on an officer. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

Vandalism — A woman from the 2400 block of Barclay reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:47 p.m. Saturday that some vandalism had been done to the mailbox. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Abuse — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 6:27 p.m. Saturday from the 100 block of North Second Street that two juveniles possibly had been abused. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Pots Smashed — A woman from the 2000 block of John Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 6:49 p.m. Saturday that some pots on her back porch had been smashed earlier in the day. The information was logged.

Car Fire — The Communications Center received a report at 7:51 p.m. Saturday that a car was on fire 1.25 miles west of U.S. 77 on Oklahoma 11. The Kildare Volunteer Fire Department was notified to handle the situation.

Airman Lauver Graduates — Air Force Airman Justin E. Lauver has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Lauver is the son of Donald J. and Thereasa Lauver of 17701 Cowboy Road, Marland. He is a 1999 graduate of Frontier Public School, Red Rock.

Subject Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 600 block of West Highland Avenue at 9:36 p.m. Saturday that a 37-year-old man was being held on a city warrant.

Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the 1400 block of East Hartford Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:56 p.m. Saturday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Deer Hit — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 10:39 p.m. Saturday that a deer had been hit at the intersection of North Pecan Road and Robin Road. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East South Avenue and South Twelfth Street at 11:28 p.m. Saturday that a 22-year-old man was being held for DUI, having no driver’s license, and having defective equipment.

Vehicle Damaged — A man reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 1:18 p.m. Sunday that his vehicle had been damaged while at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 300 block of Redbird at 1:32 p.m. Sunday that a 24-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to appear.

Vehicle Towed — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 11:02 a.m. Sunday that a car was in a ditch on South Eleventh Street, south of Willow Springs Park. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Harassment — A woman from the 300 block of West Hartford Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 5:57 p.m. Sunday that she had been the victim of harassment. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Overbrook Avenue at 1:52 a.m. Sunday that a 20-year-old man was being held for DUI and driving left of center.

Items Missing — A man from the 400 block of North Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:03 a.m. Sunday that some items were missing from the residence. An officer was assigned and a burglary report was taken.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 3:37 a.m. Sunday that a vehicle had overturned at Joe Colby Road and Eight Mile Road east of Ponca City. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Osage County Sheriff’s Office were notified.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Pine Street and West Otoe Avenue at 3:40 a.m. Sunday that a 20-year-old man was being held for DUI.

Abandoned Bicycle — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 8:51 a.m. Sunday that a bicycle had been abandoned at the intersection of South Fifth Street and East Walnut Avenue. Animal Control was notified to pick up the bicycle.

Cell Phone Stolen — A woman from the 3200 block of Kingston Road reported at 10:34 a.m. Sunday that a cellular phone had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of Lake Road and Pecan Road at 10:37 a.m. Sunday that a 20-year-old man was being held for speeding, driving under suspension, and failure to pay all taxes due the state.

Burglary — A man from the 800 block of South Fourteenth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 11:27 a.m. Sunday that a burglary had occurred. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Grass Fire — The Communications Center received a report of a grass fire at the intersection of Summit Street and North Waverly Street at 1:03 p.m. Sunday. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to handle the situation.

Hit and Run — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 6:40 p.m. Sunday that a citizen had reported a hit and run accident that occurred at North Fifth Street and East Prospect Avenue earlier in the day.

Subject Held — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 6:56 p.m. Sunday from the 500 block of South Third Street concerning a vehicle speeding and circling the area. Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a 37-year-old woman was held for driving under suspension.

Vehicle Vandalized — A woman from the 1500 block of Bradley Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 7:29 p.m. Sunday that her vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Suspicious Activity — A manager at Sonic, 2603 North Fourteenth Street, requested assistance at 9:15 p.m. Sunday from the Ponca City Police Department concerning juveniles causing a problem. An officer was assigned and a report was taken on destruction of private property.

Suspicious Activity — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 7:33 p.m. Sunday from a resident in the 3500 block of North Union Street requesting assistance. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and a report was taken. A 28-year-old man was held for public intoxication, a 19-year-old man was held for DUI, transporting an open container, driving under suspension, having no insurance and attempting to escape and a 16-year-old boy was held for public intoxication.

Requests Assistance — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 1:12 a.m. Sunday that a vehicle had been stopped at North Osage Street and West Highland Avenue, but it took off and assistance was needed. Another officer was assigned and the vehicle was stopped at North Oak Street and West Park Avenue. A 13-year-old boy was held for operating a vehicle without a license, having no insurance and curfew violation. He was released to a parent. A 14-year-old boy was held for curfew violation and released to a parent. A 16-year-old boy was held for public intoxication and curfew violation and another juvenile was held for curfew violation and released to a parent on a promise to appear in court.

Stove on Fire — A 911 call to the Communications Center at 7:37 p.m. Sunday was received from a woman in the 1900 block of North Fourth Street reporting her stove on fire. A unit from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to handle the situation.

Hit and Run — A man was at the Ponca City Police Department at 7:49 p.m. Sunday to report that a hit and run had occurred in the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street Saturday night. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Vehicle Vandalized — A woman from the 400 block of North Peachtree Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:54 p.m. Sunday that her vehicle had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken that juvenile citations had been issued.

Subjects Held — Two officers of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Ninth Street and East Madison Avenue at 1:12 a.m. Monday that a 39-year-old man was being held for DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign, a 40-year-old man was held for public intoxication, a 31-year-old man was held for public intoxication and a city warrant for failure to pay, and a 27-year-old man held for public intoxication. A vehicle was towed from the scene.

LIFESTYLES

Recipe Calls Attention to Quick ‘N’ Easy Meals
There Is a Trick to This Creamy Pumpkin Treat

Recipe Calls Attention to Quick ‘N’ Easy Meals

OMAHA — Gloria Bradley of Naperville, Ill. took top honors at the 23rd National Beef Cook-Off held in Omaha on Sept. 25. A panel of leading food professionals, chose her recipe, “Fiesta Roast Beef With Tropical Fruit Relish” for its great taste and simplicity.

Bradley won $40,000 and the title “Best of Beef.” In her island-style recipe, orange juice and peel, spicy brown mustard, hot pepper sauce, green bell pepper and tropical fruit salad are combined into a fruit relish to serve with a heat-and-serve roasted beef tri-tip.

“This recipe showcases how a fully-cooked, heat-and-serve beef product can be used to create a delicious beef meal that can easily be prepared and on the dinner table in minutes,” said Marilyn Weber, chair of the American National CattleWomen, Inc.’s National Beef Cook-Off committee. “Americans love beef, and this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight family dinners.”

The quick and easy recipe impressed the judges, who said it offered a unique blend of flavors and versatility for family dinners, as well. This year’s judging panel included prestigious food professionals led by Head Judge Nancy Byal, Executive Food Editor for “Better Homes and Gardens.” “We like the simplicity of the recipe and the fruit combination,” said Byal. “The fruit relish with the roast beef has a fresh taste and wide family appeal.”

Sixteen finalists competed in two categories, eight each in “Ground Beef” and “Prepared Beef.” The winning recipes, “Fiesta Roast Beef With Tropical Fruit Relish” and “Caesar Salad Beef Burgers on Garlic Crostini” were judged against each other before “Fiesta Roast Beef With Tropical Fruit Relish” was named Best of Beef. Each category winner received $10,000 with an additional $30,000 grand-prize awarded to Bradley.

The 16 finalist recipes are showcased in a new “National Beef Cook-Off 1999 Prize Winning Recipes” brochure. To receive a free copy of the brochure, please call 1-800-848-9088, or write: Prize Winning Recipes 1999, ANCW, Box 3881, Englewood, Colo. 80155.

This project was funded by beef producers through their $1-per-head checkoff and was produced for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and state beef councils by the American National CattleWomen, Inc., and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. The Nebraska and Iowa CattleWomen hosted this year’s event.

The next National Beef Cook-Off will take place in 2001 in Tucson, Ariz. For rules, visit www.beef.org.

Fiesta Roof Beef With

Tropical Fruit Relish

Prep Time: 30 minutes

1 package (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)

fully-cooked beef tri-tip roast

2 cans (8 to 8 1/4 ounces each)

tropical fruit salad in light

syrup

1 large orange

2 to 3 teaspoons spicy brown

mustard

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper

sauce

Salt and pepper

1/2 cup diced green bell

pepper

Orange slices (optional)

1. Remove beef tri-tip roast from package; place in microwave-safe dish. Transfer 3 to 4 tablespoons liquid from package to small saucepan; set aside. Discard any remaining liquid or reserve for other use. Cover roast and microwave on high 7 to 10 minutes or until heated through. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile drain fruit salad, reserving 3 tablespoons of the syrup. Cut up any large pieces of fruit; set aside. Grate 1 teaspoon peel from orange; set aside. Cut orange in half. Squeeze juice from 1/2 orange; peel and chop orange sections from remaining 1/2.

3. Combine reserved syrup, orange juice, mustard, orange peel, pepper sauce, salt and pepper, as desired in medium bowl; whisk until blended. Measure 1/4 cup of the orange juice mixture; add to beef liquid in saucepan. Set aside. Add reserved fruit, chopped orange and bell pepper to remaining orange juice mixture in bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate.

4. Carve roast across the grain into thin slices. Bring mixture in saucepan to a boil; remove from heat.

5. Arrange beef and fruit relish side-by-side on platter. Spoon hot sauce over beef, as desired, Garnish with orange slices, if desired.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

There Is a Trick to This Creamy Pumpkin Treat

Believe it or not, pumpkin chiffon pie dates back to the 1920’s, when women’s magazines started offering recipes for fluffy pies heaped sky-high with an unbaked filling thickened with gelatin, then inflated with whipped egg whites and lavish amounts of whipped cream.

These days, you can use powdered egg whites in place of the whites from raw eggs to eliminate the risk of salmonella in an unbaked pie filling. This makes chiffon fillings safe, but who wants the work of beating them up? And concern about fat, as well as lack of enthusiasm for the elbow grease required, knocks out the whipped cream. Instead, to satisfy health concerns while offering a decadently delicious and creamy no-bake dessert, this Pumpkin Ice Box Pie can be used with low-fat daisy products.

To save time, skip using egg white, creating a dessert that is between a true chiffon and the mega-calorie no-bake cream cheese pie popularized by a recipe on packages of cream cheese. Only my version, while rich-tasting, creamy and delicious, is also low in fat.

The trick to slimming down this pumpkin treat, a perfect choice for a Halloween party, is adding canned pumpkin in place of part of the high-fat ingredients. Then, use light cream cheese and low fat sour cream. The rest of this lean trick lies in using whipped topping — low fat, of course — in place of whipped cream, to give this pie a light and velvety texture. (To shave off more fat, as well as preparation time, buy a reduced-fat graham cracker crust.)

Once you have tried this no-bake pie, you may want to enjoy it after Halloween, perhaps even at Thanksgiving, where it presents an enlightened alternative to the usual, dense pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Ice Box

Pie Filling:

3 teaspoons unflavored

gelatin

15-ounce can cooked

pumpkin

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch ground clove

1/2 cup low-fat whipped top-

ping, at room temperature

1/2 cup low-fat sour cream,

at room temperature

9-inch graham cracker

reduced-fat pie shell

Topping:

1 teaspoon (1/2 envelope)

unflavored gelatin

4 ounces light cream

cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup low-fat whipped top

ping, at room temperature

1/4 cup low-fat sour cream,

at room temperature

1 teaspoon unsweetened

cocoa powder, for garnish

Pour 1/4 cup boiling water into a small dish. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let sit 4 minutes, until it dissolves.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. Mix in the dissolved gelatin. Blend in the whipping topping and sour cream. Pour the filling into the pie shell.

For the topping, place the teaspoon of gelatin in a small dish. Pour in 3 tablespoons of boiling water and let sit 4 minutes to dissolve the gelatin. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, use the mixer to combine the cream cheese and sugar. Blend in the whipped topping and sour cream. Mix in the dissolved gelatin, beating until the topping is smooth and slightly fluffy. Pour the topping over the filled pie, tilting the pie to make an even layer. With a rubber spatula, carefully spread the filling to cover the entire pie. Sprinkle the cocoa over the topping.

Chill the pie until it is set, about 3 hours. Cut into wedges, and serve.

Each of the 9 servings contains 320 calories and 10 grams of fat.

SPORTS

Monday Evening Quarterback
Cowboys Open Up Big 12 South
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Monday Evening Quarterback

Whew!

Now that the Wildcats are through playing Class 6A’s Top 5 teams (for now) they can concentrate on getting that elusive district win.

Their best chance would appear to come this week as they visit archrival Enid.

Enid is winless under new coach Ed Jones after dropping a 47-14 decision to top ranked Tulsa Union on Friday. The Plainsmen have also lost to Sands Springs (19-10) and Sapulpa (41-3) in District 6A-3.

Usually records don’t count when there two teams meet, but both will enter Friday’s fracas desperate for a win. The Plainsmen are 0-6 for the first time in their history. Ponca City is 1-5, but also 0-3 in the district.

For once the Wildcats may face an ordinary quarterback, not like in the first three district outings where QBs completed nearly 90 percent of their throws and amasses over 200 yards per outing.

But the Plainsmen will grind it out. They gained 178 yards rushing against a tough Union defense, scoring twice in the third quarter.

But turnovers did Enid in. The Plainsmen lost two fumbles and had two passes intercepted in the first half. That gave Union, which needs no help, a short field to work with as the Redskins took a 30-0 halftime lead.

Owasso joined Union atop the district standings by blowing out the Wildcats, 62-0. The Rams and Redskins are both 3-0, 6-0.

Stillwater kept its bid for a playoffs spot rolling with a 21-7 win over Sand Springs while Sapulpa tripped up Edmond Memorial, 19-18.

Stillwater is 2-1 and 5-1 overall while Sapulpa moved to 2-1, 3-3. Edmond and Sand Springs are both 1-2, 2-4.

Actually, the fourth spot in the playoffs from the district is not out of reach for Ponca City. There are some big “ifs,” however.

The Cats will have to win their next three outings — Enid, Sand Springs (there) and Sapulpa (here) before closing out the season at Tulsa Union.

They will also have to get some help shaking loose from the loss to Edmond.

However, all this is “do-able.” Enid is struggling. Sapulpa is always big and strong. but not as strong as in the past. Sand Springs has apparently run out of the outstanding skill players that carried the Sandites for the past three seasons.

Edmond Memorial must “lose-out” to give the Cats a chance, but the possibility exist. The Bulldogs host Sand Springs this week, before traveling to Enid and closing out against Owasso and Stillwater.

First place in the district — and probably the district title — is on the line as Union visits Owasso this weekend. Union finishes the regular season at Sapulpa, at home against Sand Springs and at Ponca City. Owasso faces Stillwater, Edmond and Enid.

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Ponca City’s Quarterback Club will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the football dressing room building.

Cowboys Open Up Big 12 South

By OWEN CANFIELD

AP Sports Writer

While Nebraska and Kansas State continue to be the class of the Big 12’s North Division, the race in the South appears as wide open as Oklahoma State’s offense.

You read that right.

The Cowboys junked their conservative approach — for one game, at least — in beating Texas Tech 41-21 on Saturday night to further muddy the South Division water.

Their victory, coupled with Oklahoma’s wild loss to Texas in the Cotton Bowl, means every team in the South has at least one loss.

Texas overcame an early 17-0 deficit to win 38-28 on Saturday and now is atop the South standings with a 2-1 record in league play. Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are all 1-1.

The only sure bet in the South appears to Baylor, which is 0-3 in conference play and looks to be headed for a fourth straight last-place finish.

‘‘The win means that we’re back on the winning track,’’ Oklahoma State coach Bob Simmons said. ‘‘It keeps us very much in the hunt for the South Division championship.’’

That may still be a longshot, given that quarterback Tony Lindsay remains sidelined with a knee injury and the next three games are against Kansas State, Texas A&M and Texas.

But at least the Cowboys gave future opponents a little bit to think about with their game plan against Texas Tech, a team that had beaten them four straight times.

Oklahoma State used two reverses on its first drive, the second of which resulted in a touchdown. The Cowboys lined up with five receivers several times. They succeeded on a flea-flicker.

It was a far cry from the conservative play calling used in consecutive losses to Mississippi State and Nebraska.

‘‘We were hungry,’’ cornerback Alvin Porter said. ‘‘We came out and played like the real Oklahoma State played the first two weeks of our season.’’

Oklahoma (3-2) played the way it has all season, throwing the ball all over the field. The Sooners scored on their first three possessions to take the 17-0 lead, but Texas fought back to tie the game at halftime and won by making more plays in the second half.

After its early success, Oklahoma managed just 3 yards per play the rest of the game. Meanwhile, Major Applewhite and the Texas offense got going. Applewhite threw for 328 yards and Hodges Mitchell had 204 on the ground.

‘‘This was a game we had to win, not needed to,’’ said coach Mack Brown, whose team, now 5-2, got spanked 35-17 by Kansas State a week earlier.

Oklahoma’s performance was similar to the previous week, when it led by 16 in the third quarter but lost to Notre Dame, 34-30.

‘‘We knew coming in that win or lose, this wasn’t the end,’’ Sooner coach Bob Stoops said. ‘‘We need to improve. We have a lot of room to improve.’’

Texas A&M, stunned on the road by Texas Tech a week ago, righted itself with a 45-13 victory over Baylor. Randy McCown threw three touchdown passes in the third quarter after the Aggies (4-1 overall) led just 17-6 at halftime.

Nebraska, Kansas State and Colorado are all unbeaten in conference play.

The Cornhuskers rolled over Iowa State 42-14, handing the Cyclones their second straight loss after a 3-0 start. Nebraska is 6-0 overall, 3-0 in the league.

Kansas State kept pace with the Huskers, rolling over Kansas 50-9 to get to 5-0 in all games, 3-0 in the Big 12. The Wildcats have won 18 straight Big 12 regular-season games, and many looked better than this one.

Jonathan Beasley threw two TD passes and ran for three as the Wildcats overcame a school-record 162 yards in penalties. ‘‘I am not pleased with our performance,’’ coach Bill Snyder said.

Colorado (3-2) hasn’t looked as strong as its unbeaten North Division neighbors, but the Buffaloes are 2-0 in the league after beating Missouri 46-39 in overtime. The loss leaves Missouri 0-2 in the conference, 3-2 overall.

Golf Notes

PCCC Tournament

The Fall Shootout, the final Ponca City Country Club Men’s Golf Association tournament of the seson, will be held Saturday.

It will be a Florida Scramble

WLGA

The Wentz Ladies Golf Asscoiation will meet Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. to draw for pairings to start Ladies Day play.

Last week’s winners were Irene Heppler and Brenda Girardi. Chris Beguin and Sue Lawson were second while Kathyu Kemper was third.

Bobbie Isenberg had the low putts.

PCCC-WGA

The winners of last week’s scramble for the Ponca Cty Country Club Women’s Golf Association were R. Greenfield, L. Clark and S. Wells.

Tied for second were B. Impson, B. Wyatt and M. Steinberger along with C. Renfro, A. McClain, D. Kotarski and M. McArthur along with N. Haynes, G. Mcinley and B.J. Cohenour.

Wentz Show Up Scramble

The winners of the Sept. 29 Show-Up Scramble were Chuck Bussey, Wayne Ray Mitchell, Tawn Senseman and Darin Wright.

Wentz

Girl Scout Tournament

Flight A

1 —.Bruce Newman, Paul Taylor, Dean Carlson, Jim Roth

2 — Phil Parton, Kris Parton, Kevin Hagerdon, Clint Kirchenbauer

3 — Nelson McConnell, Don Fore, Brad Iron, Johnny Baldwin

Flight B

1 — Wayne Ray Mitchell, Josh Arrott, Bill Biernacki, Kevin Tapp

2 — Chad Brown, Steve Raush, Ray McClaslin, Tommy Neal

3 — Suzi Linhart, Mike Starbuck, Bill Schutte, Cleo Jackson

Long Drive — Biernacki

Straightest Drive — Diana Mills

Putting Contest — Kim Lynch

Closest to Hole No. 3 — Dean Carlson

Closest to Hole No. 16 — Gloria Linville

PCCC

Humane Society Tournament

Big Dog Flight

1 — (56) Gary Dorman, Wade Lessert, Phil Knight, Tom Carter

2 — (59) K. Ammen, W. Clevender, D. Tatum. J. Pixley

3 — (60) Bob Howard, Todd Johnson, Stan Bivin, Rod Pemberton

4 — (61) Duane Gray, Scott Huckabee, Milburn Quinn, Don Sloan

Cool Cat Flight

1 — (62) Rick Sober, Tony Underwood, J.D. Nash, Mike Lewis

2 — (62) Brad Irons, Terry Burns, Bill Russell, Mark Dennison

3 — (63) Josh Arrott, Kevin Tapp. Nelson McConnell. Bill Biernacki

4 — (63) Terry Pameticky, Mike Mead, Gary Coltharp, Dennis Newland

Mutt Flight

1 — (59) G. Hoecker, S. Hoecker, Ron Locke, Sharon Locke

2 — (61) Chuck Greenfield, Phil Bandy, Mark Detten, Kenny Jean

3 — (62) Larry Murphy, John Gardner, Barry Bickle, James Bailey

4 — (65) Jerry Younger, D. Lambert, S. Mitchell, R. Wohl

Closest To Hole

(men, women)

No. 6 — Chuck Greenwood

No. 8 — Rick Cavener, Becky Snell

No. 14 — Steve Stavinsky, Glenda Locke

No. 16 — John Gardner, Louise Abercrombie