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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, June 15, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALNearly News Nearly NewsThe Kay County Health Department called NN to say “thanks” for the story on Children First, and to point out that the nursing staff of Children First has changed considerably recently. Donna Fulsom is still one of the Children First nurses, and Donna has been joined by Barbara Rollins, Julie Redwine, Barbara Hanson and Brenda Hughes. NN apologizes for the omission. Great work, ladies! City Budget Figures Available at Ponca City LibraryBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer Ponca City Commissioner Richard “Dick” Stone is the new acting mayor of Ponca City. During Monday night’s commission meeting, the board nominated and unanimously elected Stone to the position, which he would fill in the absence of Mayor Tom Leonard. Commissioners also adopted the fiscal year 1999-2000 annual budget of $67.2 million after a presentation by Marc LaBossiere, finance director. The budget book is on file at the Ponca City Library for the public review. The book also includes a work plan for the coming year. A capital outlay of $474,522, includes playground structures at Dan Moran and Attucks Parks; work at the Lake Ponca Dam; an airport runway extension; health insurance cost containment; three percent cost of living allowance for employees and electric, water and waste water infrastructure. LaBossiere added that administrators would look at cutting personnel through attrition. In other business, the board approved a joint resolution outlining employee health insurance benefits for 1999-2000. During a presentation, Greg Wheeler and Laura Ratliff of NationsBank Private Client Group, gave an annual report on the Cann Estate Trust. Ratliff, investment manager, told the board that they were beginning to see signs of inflation and feel the next move in interest rates will be up. She confirmed the current asset allocation of the trust is 52 percent equities. The total yield was 13.84 percent. After asset growth management fees, the return was 12.89 percent. “It is a fixed income, high-quality portfolio,” she said. Continuing to extend the corporate limits of the city, commissioners annexed Wittmer Hill Estates subdivision. According to Todd Kennemer, city planner, 87 percent of the residents signed a petition to be brought into the city. He confirmed that the streets and infrastructure meet city codes. “This is part of the growth plan for the city,” said the Mayor. “We consider their request for annexation to be a show of support.” Space Needed for Expansion Additionally, the city will close the platted utility easement on lots north of Hartford Avenue, west of Fourth Street, otherwise known as Lots 28 and 29, Block 1, of North Addition. The two business owners want to grow and expand, according to Kennemer, who confirmed that local utility services and public/private utility services have no plans to use the easement in the future. The board also showed their support for new affordable housing in Ponca City by agreeing to sign a resolution to that effect, for a 54-unit apartment project in Highland Tracts. The developer, Zimmerman Investments, of Springfield, Mo., needed written support from the board to qualify for tax credits from the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency. In addition, an increase in street sales tax funds was authorized for the project to connect Sykes Boulevard and Thorn Apple Valley Drive. Mike Lane, traffic engineering manager, said the allocation will allow the city to obtain the $100,000 grant from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce for this project. Although the city applied for an industrial access grant through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Lane was told the project could not be considered until fiscal year 2000. “We’ve got $750,000 already promised to us (from ODOT). Historically, they don’t give so much to one community,” Lane said. “They like to spread the funds around.” The Traffic Commission previously voted to support the increase at its May meeting. In other new business, the board authorized a change in the base cost factor to $0.03950. The production cost adjustment (PCA), is used to recover line and transformer loss. The change is expected to increase the electric revenues by about $590,000. According to Leonard, this move will help position the city when the electric industry is deregulated. In other items, Mona Sage and James Kanelakos were appointed to the Ponca City Library Board for a three-year term. Also, the fire department ambulance service will purchase a 1999 Type III ambulance for about $66,461, after trading-in a smaller van-type unit, according to Gary Denny, fire chief. Additionally, the board agreed to contract with Stanley Roofing Company, of Vinton, Iowa, to make repairs to the roof of the Park and Recreation warehouse and Unity Gymnasium. The total cost will be about $48,298.24 for a special spray-on synthetic rubber. In other contracts, Randy Lauritsen, city engineer, will request a proposal from Chapman, Gill and Associates for engineering design of the Waverly Street improvement project, from South Avenue to Highland Avenue. The board agreed to waive the process to solicit proposals. The project would include design of the street, including drainage, street profile, typical sections and signalization to convert the street to a curb and gutter four-lane street. Commissioner Chris Hand asked that the item approving a design change order for $5,600 be pulled from the consent agenda for clarification. The board approved the order. Consent Agenda The following items on the Consent Agenda were considered routine by the city staff and were approved by one motion without discussion. * Renewed agreements for administration of the sales tax ordinance and use tax ordinance between the Oklahoma Tax Commission and the city. * Authorized repairs of the golf course cart trails at Lew Wentz Memorial Golf Course for $15,365. * Approved additional design items on the street improvements for Waverly Avenue from Highland Avenue to Industrial Boulevard. * Awarded a contract for street, alley and waterline improvements project for Gibson Place and Little Lane, to Chitwood Construction Company, totaling $288,441.20. * Accepted a bid from Chitwood Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $86,000.76 for drainage repairs at various locations. * Amended various operating budgets for 1998-99. * Awarded various roofing projects to Charlie Jones Company, Arkansas City, Kan., for roofing ten buildings at a total cost of $204,666.19. * Designated certain city employees as purchasing officers for the city. * Approved a contract with Larry Murphy Insurance Agency to provide insurance coverage with the CNA Insurance Group for the city’s buildings and contents, boiler, machinery, inland marine and electronic data processing effective July 1. * Authorized paying bills in the amount of $1.4 million. Ponca City Utility Authority The board reconvened as the Ponca City Utility Authority to adopt the annual budget. In addition, Hand asked that the item to write off 176 accounts be pulled from the consent agenda. Sherri Tapp, utility billing officer supervisor, informed the commission that 171 accounts totaling $47,414.50 would be submitted to the Collection Service Bureau of Stillwater. Also, Tapp requested that five others be written off, too, but not turned to a collection agency since they resulted from death or bankruptcies. Tapp confirmed that $26,440.94 was the net collected on previous write-offs during the period of Dec. 1, 1998 through April of 1999. The item was approved. On the Consent Agenda, the board agreed to release funds to KC Electric Company for the Northwest Substation in the amount of $28,089.40. Also, they will submit a request for state revolving fund disbursement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase 2 in the amount of $368,232.37. Additionally, the board decided to execute a change order with Dondlinger and Sons Construction Company for the total add-on amount of $13,540. In other consent items, the board authorized paying Chapman, Gill and Associates a total of $1,930, for work on the Turkey Creek Sanitary Sewer project. Also, commissioners approved a change order to the contract with Safety-Kleen for the removal, hauling and disposal of the waste oil by-product contained in the Landfill Leachate Collection Pond. The amount is not to exceed $5,500. In other business, the board approved a permit to construct the water line for street, alley and waterline improvement project at Gibson Place and Little Lane. Additionally, the board amended the operating budgets of various Ponca City Utility Authority funds for 1998-99. In addition to appropriating money for payment of claims the board authorized the purchase of computer software for the police department, municipal court and 9-1-1 communications at a cost not to exceed $85,000. Ponca City Development Authority The board reconvened as the development authority to handle various housekeeping items. Executive Session After the authority meetings, commissioners entered executive session to discuss negotiations with the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Fraternal Order of Police. Also, the commission added an item to discuss hiring/firing of personnel. No action was taken. Frontier Honor RollRED ROCK — The Frontier school system released the names of the students who were named to its honor roll for the spring 1999 semester. Below are those from Frontier Elementary, Frontier Middle School and Frontier High School who have earned that distinction. Superintendent’s Honor Roll First Grade Jamie Adcock, Gavin Burk, Bailey Coble, Julie Conneywerdy, Cameron Evans, Carlie Evans, Jeremy Haley, Josie Harrington, Jewell Horinek, Cale Jackson, Teonna Wardlow. Second Grade Brandon Crenshaw, Steven Graves, Sasha Keys, Justine Kodesh, Brandi Lane, Angel Ochoa, Adelina Ramirez, Naomi Roubedeaux, Kirsten Thompson. Third Grade Jamie Andrews, Appearing Buffalo Head, Angela Cook, Ashley Dent. Fourth Grade Sharon Forté, Jaci Graves. Fifth Grade Jamee Black, Jake Bolling, Holly Buxton, Damien Goodman, Tiana Harvey, Bret Jackson, Jenna Plumley, Janell Root, Staccy Weckstein, Leah Wilkerson. Sixth Grade Diane Kodesh, Jillian Kodesh, Jessica Valdez. Seventh Grade Shannon Andrews, Reggie Weckstein, Megan Williams. Eighth Grade Jené Miller, Alicia Petty. Ninth Grade Julie Case, Bethany Dunham, Jenna Root, Emily Wilkerson. Tenth Grade Brenda Kodesh, Linda Kodesh, Donald Sanders. Eleventh Grade Mary Williams. Twelfth Grade Dani Norman, R.T. Shotton. President’s Honor Roll First Grade Lisa Black, Aaron Cain, Jordan Cook, Justin Cook, Dustin Driggers, Tori Dummer, Wilber Enloe, Amber Gooden, Hosh Gum, Angel Huff, Casey Leiding, Darrion Morgan, Devin Ratliff, Breanna Ross, Keirah Whitaker. Second Grade Morgan Black, Ophelia Botone, Shane Kimbrell, Jessica Kodesh, Tashina Littlecook, Miranda O’Dell, Alejandro Ramirez, Justin Riddle, David Spires, Kailey Sullins. Third Grade Adam Beck, Michelle Cline, Tyler Cook, Dustin Crenshaw, Julie Moore, Kyle Page, Dustin Ratliff, Sophie Whitehorn, Jake Wilkerson, Michael Williams. Fourth Grade Michelle Atkins, Cara Cantrell, Michael Case, Stormin Grass, Melissa Hamilton, Zachary Heim, Franny Hopper, Bobby Kelly, Ashely Potter, Stephen Pratt, Christina Ramos. Fifth Grade Michelle Bennett, Dwayne Driggers, Royce Forté, Kasey Ingmire, Travis Potter, Jerry Reyna, Lance Sisco, Elsie Whitehorn. Sixth Grade Jeremy Brewer, Sarah Cain, Colby Clouse, J.R. Grass, Mayla Hamilton, Annmarie Kelly, Robert Kiker, Kaelyn Potter, Jennifer Williams. Seventh Grade Tammy Atkins, Stephanie Black, Eugene Coble, Layla Hubbard, Jerad Kelly, Vanessa Ramirez, Mary Sharp. Eighth Grade Courtney Burgess, James P. Page, Yexenia Ramirez. Ninth Grade Amy Beck, Lacey Kelly, Hallie Tubbs. Tenth Grade Matthew Clouse, Layne Kelly, Alison Thomas. Eleventh Grade Heather Bennett, Kaley Dunham, Sarah Jake, Winifred Ramirez, Donald Wyckoff. Twelfth Grade Dewayne Buxton, Jennifer Buxton, Heath Hartman, Denise Jake, Johna Milliner, Scott Kodesh, Stephanie Romero, Terry Sharp. NOC Regents Get Status of PurchaseTONKAWA — At their June 9 meeting, Northern Oklahoma College Regents heard a status report from college president Dr. Joe Kinzer concerning the purchase of the Phillips University campus, which will be finalized June 15. The purchase will give Northern 109 acres of land and 17 buildings at the NOC-Enid campus. Kinzer emphasized that administrative functions, including personnel, purchasing and accounts, will remain at the NOC-Tonkawa site. The Regents approved the purchase of a state-of-the-art video editing 3-D computer laboratory for the multi-media and digital communications program. Resignations were accepted from English instructors Dr. Don Stinson and Dr. Pam Stinson and from Gary Porter, carpenter, and Jim Oxford, retiring maintenance mechanic. The employment of chemistry and biology instructor Sharon Roddy was approved. According to Dr. Roger Stacy, vice president for academic affairs, 24 high school students are participating in the Mathematics and Science Summer Academy, and 12 teachers attended an institute in conjunction with the academy. He noted that fine arts faculty Mariann Priboy is performing this summer in Tulsa in the light opera Oklahoma musical comedy. “Ernest in Love.” Marion Tucker, vice president for information systems, said that the renovation of Wilkin Hall was proceeding on schedule and that technological operations at the University Learning Center in Ponca City should be completed by June 15. Mick Weiberg, vice president for student affairs, reported that, to date, residence halls for the fall semester were 70 percent full with 40 percent of returning sophomores reserving housing. Dr. Ed Vineyard, dean of instruction, NOC-Enid campus, reported current summer enrollment at 305 and fall enrollment at 352. Summer enrollment at NOC-Tonkawa was reported at 352 with 793 already enrolled for fall. College business matters presented by chief financial officer Anita Simpson and approved by the Regents included the 1999-2000 salary schedule for faculty and staff, the Institutional Budget for 1999-2000 and the Campus Master Plan for FY2001-2005. Also approved were Section 13 allocations for campus improvements, the monthly financial report and major purchases, including ITV equipment for the University Learning Center, repair work on Central Hall, and construction of the Walking Circle. Board of Regents officers elected for the coming year were David Trojan, Enid, president; Keith James, Pond Creek, vice president; and Bill Bridwell, Ponca City, secretary. Other regents attending the meeting were chairman Kathy Lewis of Perry, who completed her five-year term of service; member Bill O’Connor, Ponca City; and Carl Hamm of Perry, who will begin a five-year term on the board beginning July 1. The Board will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 in the President’s Conference Room. Internet Chat Night To List Answers for College, CareerCurrent students and adults who are planning a return to college soon can find answers to their college, career, and financial aid questions by logging onto an upcoming nationwide Internet chat session. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program and other guarantee agencies nationwide, the live chat session will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Anyone with Internet access can participate in the session by visiting OGSLP’s website at www.ogslp.org and connecting to Mapping Your Future. Once visitors select the chat session, they will receive simple instructions on how to join the discussion. “The live chat provides a unique opportunity for participants to ask specific questions about college selection, career planning and financial aid,” said OGSLP Executive Director Alice Strong-Simmons. “Participants can receive a response within a matter of minutes, from the privacy and convenience of their personal computer.” Although the chat event is geared toward nontraditional students, everyone can benefit from the advice of college and financial aid experts, Strong-Simmons said. Professional counselors will answer questions regarding: • paying for school, • completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), • determining eligibility for federal student aid, • calculating financial need and expected family contribution, • planning a career path, • setting career goals and selecting the best career, and • finding resources for additional assistance or information about careers. “Providing one-on-one interaction with career and college advisors around the nation is another example of how Oklahoma higher education is using technology to help students get the information they need to plan for college and beyond,” said Chancellor Hans Brisch. “We encourage students and others thinking about college to take advantage of this resource.” This chat session is the fourth in a series of chat nights offered by Mapping Your Future during the 1998-99 academic year. For more information, please contact the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program at (405) 858-4340 or (800) 442-8642. Mapping Your Future — a college, career and financial aid web site — is sponsored by OGSLP and guarantee agencies in other states that participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program. In Oklahoma, loans for higher education or post-secondary education made to students by private or public lending institutions are guaranteed by the federal government through OGSLP, which is administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. From Renaissance To Rag At Chautauqua WednesdayMusic for the recorder will be featured at the Marland Mansion Wednesday. And no, it isn’t the tape recorder. The recorder is a kind of wooden flute that has been played since the Middle Ages. On Wednesday at the Marland Mansion, a trio of artists will perform music from the Renaissance to Ragtime as an opener for the featured speaker of the evening. The evening music begins at 7:30 p.m. and the speaker begins at 8 p.m. The trio includes Ponca Citians Barbara Brown, Gael Hancock, and Suzi Lenhart. Brown has had a life-long love of music. She has long played the piano and sung, but she learned the recorder when she moved to Colombia after marriage. There a Presbyterian minister taught her how to play. She and her husband Jim have moved frequently, but she has been able to maintain her recorder habits. England and Scotland were particularly rife with amateur recorder groups. Brown is presently Coordinator of the Ponca City Area Literacy Council. Gael Hancock has played recorder for three years. She says she particularly enjoys “the interplay between multiple instruments during performance.” She is fascinated by the wide array of medieval or “early music” available for the instrument. Hancock operates Hancock and Associates, Ponca City’s oldest advertising agency. She is also on the board of Arts Adventure and is a member of the Standing Bear Native American Foundation. Suzi Lenhart is the only professional musician in the group. She has B.M. and M.S. degrees in Music from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also had post-graduate courses in the Orff Schulwerk philosophy of music education from various universities. Now she teaches music classes to children in her own studio, Miss Suzi’s Singing School. Lenhart teaches both piano and recorder to elementary aged and junior high students. “From Renaissance to Ragtime” is an opener for the featured speaker of the evening, Madame C.J. Walker, performed by Elizabeth Brown-Guillory. The music begins at 7:30 and the speaker follows at 8 p.m., under the huge tent on the Mansion grounds. In addition, a Wednesday morning workshop will be presented by “Henry Ford,” performed by Paul Vickery. The workshop begins at 10 a.m. in the Pioneer Woman Museum. Admission is free to Chautauqua events. The Chautauqua is presented to Ponca City by Conoco, the Arts and Humanities Council, and the Oklahoma Humanities Council. For more information, patrons should call the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council at 580-718-2828 or the Marland Mansion at 580-767-0420. DEATHSˆ No Deaths listed. NEWS BRIEFSAnnual Meeting — A public notice from the American Red Cross Blood Services, Southwest Region, noted recently that an annual meeting would be June 25, but instead, the correct date is June 24, 1999 at the Marriott Southern Hills Hotel, 1902 E. 71st Street, Tulsa. All members are invited to attend, and please RSVP to 831-1293. Windshield Sale: Extra June Specials! 94-98 Dodge Pickup, $275; 88 & up Chevy pickup, $275. Johnson Glass, 515 South First, 762-2012. Call today for your appointment!adv. Stolen — An employee at Edwin Fair, 1501 North Sixth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 10:18 a.m. Monday that a small blue vehicle had been parked on the south side of the building for several days. An officer contacted the owner and advised him that the car had been burglarized. A report was taken. Holmes vs Smith...The legends of boxing coming to Pay per view. Friday, June 18th at 8:00 p.m. $19.95. Get your ringside seat from Cable One. 762-6684. adv. Accident — At 10:25 a.m. Monday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of a two-vehicle accident at North Fifth Street and East Cleveland Avenue. A Ponca City fire department ambulance and rescue unit responded, but no transport was made. All remaining vegetables, 50% off. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave.,762-2922adv. Assault — Three Ponca City police officers responded to the report of an assault which occurred in the 500 block of South Fourteenth Street at 2:46 a.m. Tuesday. The officers located and arrested a 23-year-old man for domestic assault and battery. An officer also took a report. Accident — A resident in the 3600 block of C Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 3:51 p.m. Monday that someone ran into a vehicle parked at the residence. An officer responded and took a report. Blooming patio pots, half off. Keathly Nursery, 2448 Bridge Ave., 762-2922.adv. Stolen — At 5:03 p.m. Monday, a resident from the 400 block of North Osage Street brought a report of a stolen bike to the Ponca City Police Department. Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Bike Stolen — At 6:04 p.m. Monday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of a bike stolen from the 200 block of North Fifth Street. The officer made a warrant request for grand larceny. Nail Tech./Stylist position open at Designer Original Salon, top pay, experience preferred. 762-2135 after 8:00 p.m. 762-2136. adv. Accident — A Ponca City police officer took a report of a two-vehicle accident with a minor injury at 6:44 p.m. Monday at North Fairview Avenue and East Hartford Avenue. The victim declined an ambulance. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv. Abandoned — At 8:33 p.m. Monday, a Ponca City police officer found a girls bike abandoned in the spillway at North Ash Street and West Overbrook Avenue. A note was left for an Animal Control officer to pick up the bike. LIFESTYLES‘Pasta’ Lesson Presented To Bliss FCE ‘Pasta’ Lesson Presented To Bliss FCEMembers gave their quarters for quarter drill and their pennies for friendship before the May Bliss Homemakers FCE meeting was called to order by Soni Kodesh, president, at the Methodist-Christian Church fellowship hall. The creed was read in unison before the roll was answered with “What is your most unusual way to use pasta?” Minutes of the April meeting were read by Burdettya Linn, secretary. Seat belt survey indicated 100% wearing their seatbelts, and all members present had read either to themselves or to someone else during the last month. Arleta Pulliam, treasurer, gave a report, and Ms. Kodesh thanked Melanie Williams for presenting the scholarship to Jennifer Buxton at the Awards Program. The awards that were given out at the April County Meeting were announced: Janell Harman received a 20-year member award; Perfect Attendance for 1998 awards were given to Catherine Robinson and Burdettya Linn. Bliss received third place with the percentage of members attending the County Association meetings, and a first place on Achievement Story, and third place on the Achievement score card. Alice Kelly was honored as winning the Northwest District “Heart of FCE” Award. Seven members and one guest attended the county meeting. It was announced that donations for baskets to be given away at the State FCE Meeting in Stillwater should be brought to the July meeting. Linda Short, vice-president, introduced Vicki Oltmann as the lesson leader for “Pasta Possibilities.” She told the group that pasta is “something you can do anything with.” There are over 356 different types of pasta and it is very economical plus goes a long way in feeding many people. She reminded members that angel hair pasta is sensitive to time and kosher salt is better to use if you want a sweet taste. Hostesses Linda Short and Janell Harman served refreshments and the hostess gift was won by Burdettya Linn. The next meeting will be July 21 at the church with Soni Kodesh and Sharon Uhlig as hostesses. Laureate Phi Chapter Members MeetA salad luncheon was served to 10 members of Laureate Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in the garden area of Virginia Starks’ home recently. It was the birthday of president Fran Smith, and Dorothy Majors told the group about her new home in Colorado. Committee chairs named for the coming year are: membership, Ms Starks; social, Pat Hill; ways and means, Roberta Streeter; service, Lillian Williams; program/yearbook, Meire K. Harris; scrapbook, Ms Hill; and telephone, Erma Rusch. Programs this year will be “hodgepodge” with each member choosing her subject and method of presentation. Ms. Smith will host an ice cream and cake social July 11 at 2:30 pm. Husbands of members will be guests. Summertime Meal Tasty and Quick-To-FixBeautiful weather tempts even avid cooks to spend more time outdoors and less time in the kitchen. That’s why the following fast-to-fix menu makes a perfect summertime meal. Shared by the editors of Taste of Home magazine, the recipes are courtesy of three great country cooks. Visit the magazine web page at www.reimanpub.com. Broiled Beef Kabobs, from Margery Bryan of Royal City, Wash., are a mouth-watering main dish you can season in a snap. Apple-Nut Tossed Salad is a light and tasty delight from Maureen Reubelt of Gales Ferry, Conn.; and Strawberry Lemon Parfaits are a quick and cool treat from Joy Beck of Cincinnati, Ohio. Broiled Beef Kabobs 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound boneless top sirloin steak (1 inch thick), cut into 1-inch cubes 2 small green and/or sweet red peppers, in 1 -inch pieces 12 large fresh mushrooms Hot cooked rice In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Add beef, peppers and mushrooms; toss to coat. Thread meat and vegetables alternately on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Broil three inches from the heat, turning often, until meat reaches desired doneness and vegetables are tender, about 12-16 minutes. Serve over rice. Yield: 4 servings. Apple-Nut Tossed Salad 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped apple 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 3 cups torn Bibb lettuce 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1 to 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese In a bowl, combine oil, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Add apple and onion; toss to coat. Add lettuce, walnuts and blue cheese; toss gently. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings. Strawberry Lemon Parfaits 1 pint fresh strawberries 3 tablespoons sugar 3 cartons (8 ounces each) lemon yogurt In a food processor, combine strawberries and sugar. Process for 20-30 seconds or until the berries are coarsely chopped. Divide half of the mixture into four parfait glasses or bowls. Top with yogurt and remaining berries. Yield: 4. Hendricks Family Meets for ReunionThe family of George and Alverdo Hendricks held their annual family reunion over the Memorial weekend, starting with the evening meal on Saturday at the Western Sizzlin in Ponca City. Sunday, family members gathered at the Alko Club Rooms, west of Blackwell. The noon meal Memorial Day was held at the home of Velma Johns in Blackwell. Those present were: Velma Johns, Terry, Seth Sean Sullivan, Kenny and Debbie, Aaron, Hunter, Derrie, Lora and Ian Sullivan, Paul and Clariene Sullivan, Vicki Sullivan, all of Blackwell; Crystal and Lana Sullivan of Lamont; Kim, Dale and Tanner Vap, Gerald Vap of Ponca City; Marvin and Roxie Johns, Angie, Tabatha and Michael Locke, Jody and Dee Johns, Mindy and Krystal Sattre, all of Newkirk. Also Lester and Kathy Johns and grandson Hunter from Eufaula; Terry, Mindy, Jourden, Huston, and Jessica Morral, Chris, Skip and Liberty Ship, all of Richfield, Utah; Teresa and Jim Diefinderfer from Redmont, Ore.; Katherine Nielson from Marysvale, Utah; Martha Johns from Blackwell; Danny Smith From Bowie, Texas; Betty Dacus from Siloam Springs, Ark. Also Gary, Jean Ann and grandson Clayton, Marilyn and Tom McDonell from Edmond; Kenny Markland from Inola; Harriet McDonell of Blackwell; Barbara, Ken and Amanda Miller from Arkansas City, Kan.; Berniece and Van Van Schuyver, Della And Earl Robins, all from Ponca City; Jenelle and Tony Shatz, Janna and Steve Moss, all from Tulsa; Joe and Julie Reynolds, Mitchell and Grant from Ramona; Denise and Tim, Alyssa and Allen Wrinkleman, all from Enid; Jimmie Lou and Ron Rea from Broken Arrow; Michael Allen and family from Ponca City. BUSINESSODOT Receives $3 Million Fed Money for I-35 Project ODOT Receives $3 Million Fed Money for I-35 ProjectOKLAHOMA CITY — An allocation of $3 million in federal money for Oklahoma’s Interstate highway system was welcomed by Transportation Secretary Neal McCaleb. “This grant is another example of our success in making the point that I-35 in Oklahoma is a vital transportation corridor of national significance and that we need to keep ours solid and up to date.” McCaleb said The grant was the result of an application submitted by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeking funds to add new lanes and improve interchanges on I-35 from Norman north through the Oklahoma City metro area. Once completed, I-35 will have six lanes all the way through the metro area to relieve congestion and help enhance air quality. McCaleb cited the steadfast support of local and state officials and the Congressional delegation, particularly U.S. Representative J.C. Watts, in support for Oklahoma’s needs. “The help we have received at all levels has been invaluable,” he said. “The partnerships we have been able to form across the state have helped us make the gains we need to improve our infrastructure.” McCaleb noted that Oklahoma is not only succeeding in getting more funding, it is also using funding more effectively. A study by David T. Hartgen, professor and coordinator of Transportation Studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, reported that the Oklahoma Department of Transportation ranked 38th in construction spending per mile in 1997, but was 23rd in overall performance average. “I’m very encouraged to see the results of this study,” McCaleb said “ODOT has worked very hard in recent years to make our practices more effective and to get more for our money. I’m glad to see it shows. “Oklahoma should be proud of its accomplishments and rankings. Since 1997 the state has continued to place even more emphasis on its infrastructure through the passage of the $1 billion road program and was rewarded for actively seeking more revenues in the TEA-21 (Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century) formulas.” The state has seen a 40 percent increase in its federal budget under TEA-21, an additional $150 million per year for the next six years. Conoco Official Gary Stephens Claims A Top Professional Awards in FormsPORTLAND, Ore. — Conoco Forms Administrator Gary Stephens claimed one of the top professional awards in the forms and document industry May 25, 1999, when the Business Forms Management Association awarded him its Member at Large Meritorious Award, in absentia. Stephens received the esteemed business award for his considerable contributions to BFMA and the forms industry at large. The announcement was made during Award Ceremonies at Symposium ’99/Orlando, the association’s annual international symposium on forms and information systems designed to educate professionals on ways to help their companies run better and more efficiently. The Symposium attracted attendees from across the United States and Canada, with others traveling from as far as Australia and the Netherlands. The five-day program offers specialized training and education that can save companies millions of dollars in the long-term, while simultaneously helping ensure that its employees are the kind of value-added asset the enterprise needs to be successful. “As an association, BFMA is fortunate to have many enthusiastic, dedicated and knowledgeable people whose efforts promote professional development in their localities,” said BFMA Executive Director Andy Palatka, “Gary is chief among them. We would not be as successful as we are if it weren’t for the hundreds of volunteer hours donated by members like Gary. Not only are we excited to have him contributing to the association, but we’re proud of the knowledge, expertise and professional growth he inspires in the larger forms and document community. The award rightly recognizes him as a valuable resource for our industry.” The Business Forms Management Association is the global association representing more than 1,000 document and form systems professionals worldwide who develop and use form and document technologies to define, map and accomplish companies’ business processes. BFMA’s mission is to deliver educational forums, communication networks, professional programs, resources and services to advance the sound, innovative use of forms and documents — both print and electronic — on which highly successful business enterprises rely. The association’s slogan is “We capture the information that makes business run.” County Eligible for Disaster FundsSix area counties including Kay County are eligible for $100,000 in State Public Assistance disaster funds for severe storms and flooding. The Public Assistance money comes from the State Department of Civil Emergency Management. The total for the state was $1,250,000 and goes to political subdivision to repair/replace infrastructure projects such as public buildings, water towers, roads and bridges. Kay, Grant, Alfalfa and Woods counties were eligible for funding for storm and flood damage occurring Nov. 2, 1998. Woods was also eligible for another $100,000 for a storm that happened on April 26, 1999. Noble and Pawnee Counties were eligible for damage occurring during the Oct. 5, 1998 storm. In a letter to Gov. Frank Keating, Albert Ashwood, state director for the Department of Civil Emergency Management, told that the State Emergency Fund was utilized for the implementation of “Operation Haymaker,” which was a state initiative to transport hay to drought-stricken ranchers in southern Oklahoma. Ashwood noted over 120,000 bales were transported but this exhausted the FY ’99 emergency fund. He said that President Clinton has declared 16 counties eligible for disaster relief due to the May 3, 1999 tornado. Even though the federal government has agreed to pay 100 percent of the cost (an estimated $80 million) for most recovery activities, there are two areas of assistance in which the state has a required match. The Individual and Family Grant Program is an individual assistance program administered by the state for disaster victims who do not qualify for a Small Business Administration loan. The state match for the program is 25 percent and FEMA estimates the state share for this disaster will be $1.1 million. Additionally, for public damages other than debris removal, that is public buildings, water towers, community-owned electrical utilities, the state has in the past matched 12.5 percent for local government. Early estimates for this expenditure are $1.3 million. The letter to Gov. Keating requested a total of $4,361,000 to meet the needs of the State Emergency Fund for FY 2000. Ponca City Architectural Grad To Study in EuropeAdam Lanman, son of Nancy and Dick Sturdevant, Ponca City, will be studying existing architectural concepts in France, Italy and Jerusalem this summer. Lanman using a computer designed a unique format for design to be used for three different nations. A graduate of Northern Oklahoma College, and a Fifth Year Graduate of Oklahoma University, Lanman was recently recognized by the College of Architecture at 1999 Convocation and Awards ceremony for the 1999 Outstanding Design. His design appears on the cover of Crit, the journal of American Institute of Architectural Students. Lanman was challenged to design a 30-foot tower utilizing wood structural members and concepts with wood construction and expression. Lanman was the first OU architectural student to win the $8,000 Lyceum Competition. He competed with entries from eight other schools. He says he will use the fellowship money this summer to study in Europe. He will be attending Graduate School in Columbia, New York City, N.Y. in the year 2000. Lanman was one of five graduate students accepted for advanced scholarship. Last summer Lanman received an all expense paid 30-day trip to Hawaii to serve as a planning and design consultant for a $2.3 million ocean front home. Additionally Lanman won a $700 prize from a Norman company that makes curved walls. Flex-ability Concepts sponsored a competition in which students had to incorporate their products. The judges were so impressed with Lanman’s design that they added the extra $200. Lanman and his wife Jill have a two year old son Dov. Mrs. Lanman is a graduate of OU in Education and Behavioral Sciences. Tourism AgendaBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor Ponca City Tourism Authority (PCTA) meeting 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Sun Room of the Cultural Center, will take action on sponsoring the Starlight Spectacular July 4th Celebration to the tune of $500. Subjects to be covered in coordinator Missy Morland’s report include, OSU Engineering dinner, Lake Ponca Triathlon, Cruisin’ Grand, Herb Festival, Classic Car Show and KawFest. The Tourism Authority is funded by a three percent motel or bed tax. The group promotes tourism to Ponca City and area. Chuck Rager was reelected chairman at the recent special meeting and Phil Bandy was named vice chairman. That meeting included discussion of the recent retreat and the strategic plan the PCTA should adopt. That matter was tabled and a committee, headed by T.L. Walker, PCTA member, was appointed for further study. The group will receive a report on the Strategic Plan outline at the Wednesday meeting. Bank of America Taking Steps To Protect PrivacyBank of America has announced an industry-leading privacy position concerning outside, third-party marketers, including telemarketers. The company said it will take two steps to further protect the privacy of its customers’ information. The company said it will not share any customer information with third-party marketers who offer their products and services to Bank of America customers. In addition, the company said it will not enable third-party telemarketers to call its customers offering products unrelated to their financial needs. “This is the right thing to do for our customers,” said Bank of America President Ken Lewis. “Our customers consider the personal and financial information we maintain about them highly confidential. Therefore, customer privacy is one of our highest priorities.” “As a bank, it’s our business to do everything possible to honor our customers’ trust,” Lewis said. “Additionally, we always strive to find new ways to bring them products and services that save them time or money and help them reach their goals. We’re taking this extra step to remove any doubt in our customers’ minds about the privacy of information about them.” To date, Bank of America has worked with outside marketers in selected situations to extend offers it believes are of interest and value to customers. Bank of America underscored that its policies regarding outside marketing companies fully comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other relevant federal and state laws. Bank of America has in the past provided only the information needed to ensure the accuracy and proper fulfillment of offers and to verify customer acceptance of offers. The type and extent of information needed to fulfill an order varies based on the offer. When information has been shared, that information is safeguarded according to established security standards and procedures, including eneryption and truncation of data. SPORTSBenson Appointed Interim Wildcat Football Coach Benson Appointed Interim Wildcat Football CoachBy FRED HILTON News Sports Editor Rusty Benson has held a number of positions with Ponca City schools’ athletics department. Starting out as an eighth grade football coach in 1972, he moved up to the high school for several years as an assistant and became the head coach in 1986. Resigning that position to go back to being assistant in 1991, he then became the athletic director four years ago. But his new position may be a first for high school football in Oklahoma. Benson was appointed as interim head football coach to start the 1999 season with the Wildcats. He will be the head coach for one year. “After we play our final game this season, I’m fired,” Benson said this morning. “I am going to fire myself.” Following the resignation of one-year coach Todd Kimrey a few weeks ago, Benson-the-Athletic-Director went looking for a new head coach, knowing he was facing a very small window of opportunity to hire a coach and get him in place in four short weeks. It was his opinion, as well as of that of the school administrators, that was not enough time. So Benson became the head football coach on an interim basis. “Actually, that (having an interim coach) was Plan B last year, before we hired Kimrey,” Benson acknowledged. Wishing to get the largest pool of possible coaches as possible, Benson and the administration elected to go with his approach for the current season, opening up the search for a head coach in January or February. In the meantime, Benson must put a staff of assistant coaches back together, convince parents to back the plan and — most importantly — get the players to believe they are not an “interim” team. To that end, Benson plans to meet with assistant coaches tonight, the parents of football players on Thursday at 8 p.m. in Robson Fieldhouse and with the players Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the football classroom. “Every team is different,” Benson says. “This will be this year’s seniors’ team. I believe Ponca City players will play for pride as they have always done.” He doesn’t feel he’ll have a problem with the players response, despite the unique situation. “If they know you care about them and they have confidence you know what you are doing, then I feel they will respond, go out and play hard.” All the while, Benson will be looking for someone to take his place. I has already set out criteria for his search. “We need to have someone come in here who will stay for 10 years,” Benson said. The Wildcats have had six different coaches in the past 10 years. None since Benson have stayed more than three years. “We need a coach who will come in here, take some good kids and put them in the right situation and know he will have to teach them to walk before they can run. “We have to find someone who is the right fit — the right fit for himself, for the kids and for the school system.” ——— Football Notes — Benson already has one new assistant coach hired for the season. Scott Harmon, who played for the Ponca City junior high football team while his father Mark was the head coach at the high school, will join the staff this fall. Scott Harmon was a record setting defensive back for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and has been coaching at the junior college level. Ponca City Track and Field Classic ResultsSixteen Ponca City track and field athletes represented the Ponca City Track Club at the Ponca City Track and Field Classic held Saturday at Sullins Stadium. Chris Baldwin, Masters men 50-54, placed first in the Javelin throw (92-10). Aaron Brooke, Intermediate boys (age 15-16) division, placed first in the discus throw (95-4), second in the high jump (4- 10) and first in the javelin throw (108-7). Mark Brooke, Masters men 40-44, placed first in the Javelin throw (79-0). Loren Buffalohead, Intermediate boys division, placed second in the javelin throw (88-6). Demecos Dorsey, Midget boys (age 11-12) division, placed fourth in the 100m dash (15.27) and fourth in the long jump (9-7), in addition to competing with the Midget boys 4 by 100m relay team which placed first in a time of 1:02.78. Patrick Hardiman, Bantam boys (age 9-10) division, placed second in the long jump (9-3) and eighth in the 100m dash (16.91). Tim Harris, Midget boys division, placed fourth in the 200m dash (39.04) and second in the long jump (10-6), in addition to competing with the Midget boys 4 by 100m relay team. Josh Johnson, Midget boys division, placed second in the 100m dash (14.48) and second in the 200m dash (32.69), in addition to competing with the Midget boys 4 by 100m relay team. Ricco Lee, Bantam boys division, placed 3rd in the long jump (7-8)and competed in the 100m dash (17.42). Antral Miller, Midget boys division, placed fifth in the 100m dash (15.56) and thirrd in the 200m (34.55), in addition to competing with the Midget boys 4 by 100m relay team. Marcelle Miller, Youth boys (age 13-14) division, competed in the 100m dash (16.72) and the 200m dash (34.97), in addition to competing with the Youth boys 4 by 100m relay team which placed 2nd in a time of 55.16. Ryan Miller, Youth boys division, competed in the 100m dash (14.90) and placed sixth in the 200m dash (29.86), in addition to competing with the Youth boys 4 by 100m relay team. Antwon Moore, Youth boys division, placed eighth in the 100m dash (14.32) in addition to competing with the Youth boys 4 by 100m relay team. Eugene Phillips, Youth boys division, placed first in the 200m dash in a time of 25.29, first in the 100m dash in a time of 12.79 and first in the long jump (16-7), in addition to competing with the Youth boys 4 by 100m relay team. Tiffanie Pollard, Youth girls division, placed second in the long jump (12-1 1/2), second in the 100m dash (13.84) and third in the 200m dash (29.72). Jonathon Powers, Midget boys division, placed first in the high Jump (3-4).
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