February 15, 2020 Issue, Page 5 of 12

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lve (a Saturday, February 15, 2020 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 5 Basket winners Md . Ashley and Jerrod Thompson were the winners of the Love Is gift basket. The bas- i ket included tickets to Flix on 6, chocolate covered strawber- ries from Broadway Flowers, flowers from Oak Creek Floral and Gifts, a gift certificate to Simon's Catch, a gift certificate from Hylton's Flowers and a subscription The Elk City News.Staff photo by Don Munsch. On a Wing-in and a prayer Getting to know each oth- and from those times began welding job. Neva, being er through dating took quite to build a friendship. resourceful, called Western a different turn for Joe and One time when Neva had Communications in Elk City Neva Pyatt. a casing cleaning job com- - which is the only way the New meals offered Valentine’s Day Joe and Neva met through ing up, she called Joe to see area had to communicate in weekend Thursday thru Saturday! their work, as both owned if he might be coming to- the 1980s - to have them get Smoked prime rib, Smoked oilfield companies. Joe’s ward Cheyenne the next day. in touch with Joe. Bone-in pork chops, and company was a rental com- He said he was going to be Joe was in Kansas ona job, pany with inside and outside in the area and so she asked but he was coming back to competition Baby Back ribs. pipe wipers. Neva’s com- him if he would pick up a Elk City, The welder agreed Spm to sold out. pany was a service company 55-gallon drum of solvent to load the fencing mate- that built fence, sand blasted and bring it that way, which rial on a trailer and take it to pipe, cleaned casing and had would save her a trip to Elk Joe’s shop yard in Elk City. welders. City. He obliged. Neva and Joe met in Weath- Once when Neva needed a There was another time, erford the next morning and little bit of pipe for a small when Neva was in OKC at built that wing-in and thus job, the company man on lo- a women’s church confer- began their “dating.” Some- cation suggested to her that ence and her welder called time after that fencing job, 104 Regional Dr, she should call Joe Pyatt in explaining that they had a Neva had a sand blasting job Elk City, as he had a small “wing-in” that needed to over by Burns Flat and Joe Elk City, OK 73644 yard and probably had a lit- be done the next day over offered to take the air com- tle pipe. Occasionally Neva by Weatherford. The weld- pressor and sand pot back to 580.303.4607 and Joe would cross paths er sometimes would help the rental company the next www.ribcrib.com out in the oilfield where they build fence but couldn’t the day if she wanted to bring chatted about the industry next day because he had a it by from the job and leave it with him. He also said he would fix a nice steak din- ner for her when she got there. That dinner was the “first date” and the steak was great! This was about mid-1986, MILY FEATURES I The oilfield had nearly come alentine’s Day naturally toa halt, but Neva still man- brings thoughts of hearts, flowers, sweetness and aged to snag some jobs along love. Because it also ccurs during American Heart Frosted Watermelon Cutouts the way. At that time, Joe conth, it’s @ perfect opportunity to 1 seedless watermelon, cut into started participating in the art taking care of your own heart 1/2-3/4-inch thick slices d the hearts of loved ones. 4 brownie bites roustabout team. Joe, Neva Part of the charm ofthe day's 1 cup frosting (any flavor) lebrations is in giving family Using heart-shaped cookie cutters, and a couple of hired hands d friends flavorful foods 10 ceut shapes out ofwatermelon slices or joy from chocolates and candies simply use cut watermelon wedges, if would clean some casing other sugary treats. However, desired. Top heart shapes with brownie + festivities don’t have to be bites and add frosting as desired or fence a location, and at ‘mpletely focused on unhealthy tes in order to make someone the end of the day, when it al special, This year, it can be easy to share involved fencing, Joe and the fin of Valentine's Day by rving those you love with sweet, Neva would often take off asonal treats, For example, these ‘sted Watermelon Cutouts make to Oklahoma City and get rideal snacks for children and another load of fencing ma- ults alike whether it's an after- hhool treat ora sweet dessert with terial for a job the next day. st three ingredients, heart-shaped okie cutters and minimal time While in the city, they often cent in the kitchen, Ifyou're really looking to would treat themselves to press that special someone, is Watermelon and Chocolate a nice meal at some sort of sssert Board calls for creativity d plenty of tasty morsels like fancy restaurant. rries, cashews, almonds and dark. After working together ‘ocolate, Without any baking or oking required, simply spread building fence, cleaning «tthe ingredients fora platter at's just as visually appealing as casing and other roustabout is appetizing, Both recipes include the benefits ‘watermelon, which boasts plenty jobs, Joe and Neva deter- vitamin C to boost the immune mined they probably were stem’s defenses as a cholesterol- 2e, fat-free and sodium-free food. pretty good candidates for us, watermelon draws its red Jot from the powerful ant ‘dant marriage. They married in sopene (12.7 mg per servi rich may help protect cells June of 1988. Both acknowl- smage, and the healthy treat Watermelon and Chocolate Dessert Board 1/3 cup roasted, salted cashews American Heart Association Servings: 6-8 ‘cup chocolate covered almonds edge that without God being 2art-Check Cert 1/2, medium seedless watermelon, cut into bar dark chocolate, broken into squares calories per serv 1 cup coconut chips in the center of their mar- the perfect centerpiece for wedges and cubes mint leaves, for garnish alentine’s Day recipes. cup fresh raspberries (On serving board, arrange watermelon in center and riage, it would have been Find more Valentine's Day ‘cup fresh red cherries surround with raspberries, cherries, strawberries, impossible to make these spiration and recipes cup strawberries, trimmed and halved cranberries, cashews, almonds, chocolate and coconut ‘watermelon.org, cup dried cranberries chips. Scatter mint leaves around board for garnish, nearly 32 vears.