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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, October 17, 2000 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALSchool Board Election Set School Board Election SetVeteran Member John Young Won’t Seek Reelection By KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor The annual school elections have been set. Two board seats, occupied by John Young and Norris Frederick, will be up for reelection during the Feb. 13, 2001, elections. Young, who has headed several committees and served the board as president, said he would not run for reelection. “I’ve been on the board for seven years, and I’ve done my time. I’ve enjoyed my time on the board, but feel it’s time for someone else to serve,” Young said. Frederick, who was completing Steve Stalcup’s term in Ward 6, has not announced his plans for reelection. The annual mill levies will be included in the February elections. The three levies — local support, emergency and building fund — are not new taxes and are required for normal operation of the district. The filing period for board candidates in Wards 3 and 6 will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, and close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. All filings must be made in Newkirk. At the Monday night school board meeting, superintendent Dr. Bill White gave board members membership projections for the next five years. “We will see a slight decline averaging 40 students per year,” White said. White said the recent improvements in the dropout rate and the unexpected increase in this year’s kindergarten class have softened the rate of decline. “The current enrollment is 5,779 and is expected to drop to 5,737 next year,” White said. The elementary grades will stabilize over the next several years with incoming kindergarten classes being about the same size as the outgoing sixth grade class. Projections also show a decline in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade classes of about 100 students in five years. The high school should also see a similar decline after next year, according to White. During the Superintendent’s Report, White also mentioned to the board that legislature has been passed requiring a state-wide spring break the third week of March. All public, vo-tech and colleges will all the out the same week. White gave a report on the four-year trend of ethnic makeup of the district. White said the Native American population has increased by 197 students and comprises 16.3 percent of the total school enrollment. Hispanic enrollment is at 300 students, an increase of 62 students. The African American population has increased by 14 students. White said the graduation rate remains below 50 percent. Caucasian student population has decreased by 77 students and now comprises 73 percent of the total enrollment. The graduation rate is near 80 percent. In other business, board members declared Nov. 12-18 as American Education Week to salute all public school employees. This year’s theme is “Children-Schools-Parents; Helping Students Achieve.” Board members will release the old White Eagle school property to the Ponca Tribe. After the White Eagle School closed and the students started attending Ponca City, the building became part of the district. The district allowed the building to be used for community purposes and the Ponca Tribe was the recognized group that used the building and maintained it. A reversionary clause in the school land provisions allows the district to convey the deed to the property’s original owners if it is determined that the district no longer has any use or potential use for school purposes. The Ponca Tribe will make improvements to the building. Board members revised three board policies dealing with tobacco, competitive bidding and supporting local businesses and transfer students. Meet the Mavs Night at NOC On Tonkawa Campus Oct 23TONKAWA — "Orange Peel at OSU and Midnight Madness at a Final Four school will pale in comparison to Northern’s “Meet the Mavs Night,” promised Jay Kindsvater, Baptist Student Union director and coordinator of Meet the Mavs. The public is invited to the free event recognizing the Northern Oklahoma College Maverick 2000-2001 sports teams. Meet the Mavs is slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse on the Tonkawa campus. Spectators can see the Mavs and Lady Mavs basketball teams in five-on-five action, demonstrating the skills that could lead them to another NJCAA National Championship Tournament appearance. Other highlights of the evening include a women’s three-point competition and a men’s slam dunk contest. “We hope not to shatter the backboard this year, but we still promise a lot of excitement and fun,” Kindsvater said. Featured speaker is Andy Jobe, Topeka Knights chaplain and starting center for the Topeka Knights semi-pro and arena football team and an All-Pro lineman. Currently pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, Blackwell, Jobe has been involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for more than 14 years. Maverick baseball player Oscar Alvarado of San Antonio, Texas will share testimony. Coaches, men’s and women’s soccer teams, softball team, baseball team and the Spirit Winds pep band directed by Dineo Heilmann will be recognized. Members of the Lady Mavs and Mavs basketball teams and of the cheerleading squad will be introduced individually. Door prizes and audience participation prizes will be awarded, according to Terry Ballard, assistant dean of student activities. Meet the Mavs is hosted by the Northern chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Baptist Student Union, Catholic Student Association, Church of Christ Student Center and Wesley House. “The public is invited to come ready to be loud and to participate,” Kindsvater concluded. Literacy Council Sets Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 27Ponca City Literacy Council is having its third annual spaghetti dinner Oct. 27, Literacy board president Larry Stephenson announces. The spaghetti dinner will be held with the assistance of Masonic Lodge No. 83 at the Ponca City Masonic Lodge on West Grand. Adults Pay $5; children under 12 pay $3. Spaghetti, salad, soft drinks and desserts will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available in the literacy office on the lower floor of the Ponca City Library, from any member of the literacy board, or at the door the night of the dinner. All proceeds go the literacy council, an organization whose purpose is to teach people to read. BUSINESSPTC Offering Free Seminar On Bid Process O’Connor Attends Training PTC Offering Free Seminar On Bid ProcessPioneer Technology Center (PTC) is sponsoring a free seminar on government contracting Oct. 25 from 10 a.m., to noon. The seminar will be held at the University Learning Center (ULC) located on the lower level of the North Tower at Conoco. The seminar is presented by the Tulsa Corps of Engineers and will cover the following topics, “Bidding with the Corps,” “Blueprint Software Training for Estimating,” and “Understanding the Bidding Process.” Detailed information will also be provided on how to become eligible to do business with the government as well as utilizing the Tulsa Corps through the Internet. Additional information will also be available on using the free MaxView software for viewing Corps plans. Registration is required for this free seminar. Contact Teresa Smith at (580) 762-8336, ext. 261 or 222 or by email at teresa@pioneertech.org. PTC To Sponsor Floor Care ClassPioneer Technology Center (PTC) is offering a new class Resilient Floor Care and Maintenance on Oct. 24 and 26. The class will meet from 9 a.m., to 4 p.m., both days at PTC’s Business and Industry Services building. The class is designed to provide training in recognizing different types of resilient floor coverings, proper and safe operation of different types of floor maintenance equipment, choosing suitable maintenance procedures and products for each type of resilient flooring, overview of the different types of scrubbing and buffing equipment, troubleshooting common problems in floor care maintenance, and an overview of the three main resilient floor care maintenance programs. To make reservations for the class call David Payne (580) 762-8336, ext. 312. New Business For Women, MenA new business opening up recently in Ponca Plaza, Suite 125, is Claire’s, which is part of a national chain, headquartered in Miami, Fla. The store specializes in accessories for women and men. Products include a variety of ear rings, purses, bracelet, watches, sun glasses, picture frames, all types of hair accessories and also Halloween costumes for children. The manager is Kim Crandel, who has previously worked with a nutrition center. Crandel had also worked for Ratliff Construction Company. Notes/QuotesO’Connor Attends TrainingTim O’Connor of O’Connor Pharmacy Inc., Ponca City, recently attended a pharmacy compounding training course in Houston. Professional Compounding Centers of America Inc. (PCCA) hosted pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from across Canada and the United States at its hands-on training class, which provided 3.0 American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)-accredited continuing education credits or 30 contact hours. Compounding is the pharmacy method of custom-preparing medications to meet each prescriber’s and patient’s individual needs. At PCCA’s training course, Tim O’Connor compounded a number of dosage forms including gels, lip balm, topicals and capsules. Different flavorings were taste tested and multiple options for medications were presented. “Many patients are allergic to preservatives or dyes, or are sensitive to standard drug strengths,” says O’Connor. “With a physician’s consent, a compounding pharmacist can change the strength of a medication, alter its form to make it easier for the patient to ingest, and add flavor to it to make it more palatable. “The pharmacist also can prepare the medication using several unique delivery systems, such as a lozenge, lollipop, or transdermal gel. Preparing these customized medications allows compounding pharmacists to achieve their ultimate goal: to help the physician and patient achieve a more positive therapeutic outcome.” Pipe Liners Meet TULSA — The next Pipe Liners Club of Tulsa meeting is Oct. 23 at the Petroleum Club Building at 601 South Boulder on the 15th Floor. Cocktails begin at 5:15 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Reservations may be made by call (918) 574-8350. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with Tim Collier of Ercon Systems as the speaker. He will be giving a Power Point presentation on “Cures for Exposed Pipe in Rivers and Streams” Collier is the Vice President of Market Development with Ercon Systems and has spent most of his career devoted to solving field problems. New CPA Web Site OKLAHOMA CITY — With a simple point and click, small businesses and consumers can access a wealth of business resources, courtesy of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. By logging on to www.oscpa.com, Oklahomans can locate a CPA, participate in the Society’s Referral Program, complete with a free 30-minute CPA consultation, and post questions for a CPA via the new web site. Employers looking to hire accounting staff can also post positions for free in the Job Source section. “CPAs are widely regarded as the trusted business advisor. With the OSCPA’s newly designed web site, we’re putting consumers in touch with CPA services,” said OSCPA Executive Director Daryl Hill. Attends Conference Michele Jean, Marketing Director for Pioneer Bank and Trust, joined over 30 bank personnel from across the state of Oklahoma to attend a marketing conference and, trade show sponsored by the Oklahoma Bankers Association. The conference was held recently in Oklahoma City. Several guest speakers from across the nation spoke during the seminar. Topics included, how to market to the MTV generation, how to build loyalty and sales from key accounts quickly and easily, empowering marketing people to do more with less and teaching sales to the front line. CFA Endorses PC’s McWatters For CongressThe Consumer Federation of America has endorsed Garland McWatters, Ponca City, for the U.S. House of Representatives in Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District. In announcing the endorsement, Travis Plunkett, CFA legislative director said, “McWatters supports a number of important health and safety measures, such as a managed care patients’ bill-of-rights, proposals to decrease food poisoning and create a single, independent food safety agency and adequate funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s indoor air program, which helps protect consumers from one of the nation’s greatest public health risks. We are confident McWatters will work to protect the consumer interest in Congress,” said Plunkett. The non-profit Consumer Federation of America is the nation’s largest consumer advocacy organization comprised of some 260 pro-consumer groups with a combined membership of 50 million. DEATHSJewell LaVaughn Payne Jewell LaVaughn PayneMARLAND — Jewell LaVaughn Payne, longtime Marland resident, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha, Neb. She was 77. Memorial services were to be held today, Oct. 17, at Heafy and Heafy Funeral Home in Omaha, Neb., following cremation. Jewell LaVaughn Payne was born July 29, 1923, in Marland, the daughter of Walter and Josephine Pappan Shultz. She attended Marland schools and was a graduate of Marland High School. She was past matron of Marland Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Red Rock OES. She was also a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Roxann Molignoni of Streetsboro, Ohio; a son, Galen Payne of Topeka, Kan.; two sisters, Juanita Taylor of Omaha, Neb., and Georgia Ware of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Payne; two sisters, Vestina Lewis and Thelma Corbin; and two brothers, Sonny Shultz and Elmo Shultz. ObituariesKeith Aldon FruitsKeith Aldon Fruits, longtime Kaw City resident and former Kaw City mayor, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2000, at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He had lived to see 78 years, 1 month and 6 days. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, at the United Methodist Church in Kaw City. The Rev. Troy Pults, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Lamont Cemetery under direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Born Keith Aldon Fruits on Sept. 9, 1922, on the family farm in Tonkawa, he was the son of Irven and Ruth Mildred (Griffith) Fruits. Keith grew up and attended schools in Tonkawa, graduating as a true Buccaneer from Tonkawa High School. On April 18, 1948, Keith married the former Ruth Marie Tebow at the First United Methodist Church of Lamont. Keith was engaged as a farmer and rancher on the family farm and, after the farm was sold, the couple moved to Kaw City and made their home there. Keith then went to work for Conoco Pipeline as a gauger. Keith became the city celebrity as he was named Mr. Kaw City and had served two times as commander of the American Legion Post 220, mayor of Kaw City, president of the Kaw City Chamber of Commerce and even served on the Kay County Election Board. Keith was a devoted man of God and served his church faithfully for he was a member of Kaw City United Methodist Church as well as a member of Kaw Lake Association, Wild West Tours, Kaw City American Legion Post 220 for 50 years. Keith loved people and never met a stranger and showed it as an avid square dancer, where he was president of both the local as well as district square dancers clubs. In younger years, Keith was a 4-H member and he had trained the kids how to judge in cattle shows as well as land judging, he was a proud sponsor of 4-H judging team and he also showed and raised cattle. For 20 years, Keith and Ruth had been proud sponsors of the Miss Kaw Lake beauty pageant. Keith was a real family man and could really sell Eskimo Ice Cream at all social gatherings and loved to be a promoter of Kaw City, fishing and most of all being with his family. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Ruth M. Fruits of the home in Kaw City; one daughter, Carolyn Cox and her husband Kenneth of Ponca City; one son, John D. Fruits of Ponca City; one special friend, “adopted daughter,” Doris Wilgus of Ponca City; and one special granddaughter: Dr. Robin Rennie of Chesapeake, Va.; as well as many friends, neighbors and “his beloved city,” Kaw City. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Richard, Max and Bob Fruits; and one sister, Thelma Jean Warren. Casket bearers will be Shorty Heasty, Tom Trueblood, Bernie Drowatzky, Bill Crenshaw, Larry Myers and Bob Rosson. Honorary casket bearers will be Don Ford and George Weeks. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Kaw City United Methodist Church Pipe Organ fund, P.O. Box 55, Kaw City, Okla. 74641. The family will be at the home 141 Sequoia in Kaw City. Friends may visit at Grace Memorial Chapel until 9 p.m. Tuesday. paid obituary Pollyanna Bolch OakesSHIDLER — Pollyanna Bolch Oakes, 79, Shidler resident, died in the Fairfax Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2000. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, in the Shidler United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ruth Tipps, paster, officiating. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. She was born Feb. 16, 1921, in Kansas, Okla., the daughter of Isaac J. and Sarah S. (Baker) Bolch. She was a graduate of Kansas High School in Kansas. During World War II, she worked at Spartan Aircraft in Tulsa as a “Rosie the Riveter,” working on the P-38 aircraft. While in Tulsa, she and her roommate Maxine would venture out with much trepidation to the dances at the Cains Ballroom. She continued to maintain contact with many of her lifelong friends, one was Marie in Oregon. Another of her childhood friends was Effie Oakes. Both were surprised when they became sisters-in-law when Pollyanna married William Lee Oakes on Jan. 20, 1946, in Siloam Springs, Ark. She was a member of the Shidler United Methodist Church. Her enjoyments included caring for her flowers. She also enjoyed the company of her new friends at the Fairfax Manor. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and will be greatly missed. Pollyanna was always adamant that no one left her house hungry. She is survived by her son, Ron and daughter in law Evelyn A. Oakes of Oklahoma City; one brother, Edsel Bolch of Oologah; two granddaughters, Jenika R. Buerger of Oklahoma City and Ashley Oakes of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Lee Oakes on Aug. 14, 2000; son, Danny L. Oakes in 1996; two brothers, Everett Bolch and Estil Bolch; four sisters, Theda Travis, Minnie Winfield, Rita Hazelbaker and Opal Potter. She will lie in state at the Shidler Chapel from until 11 a. m. Wednesday and at the church from 11 a.m. until service time. paid obituary Services PendingNaomi B. BarthelNaomi B. Barthel, former Ponca City resident, died early this morning, Oct. 17, 2000, at her daughter’s home in Tulsa. She was 73. Services are pending with Grace Memorial Chapel. Jacob DuroyTONKAWA — Jacob Duroy, resident of Tonkawa, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Norman Regional Hospital. He was 20. Arrangements are pending with McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home of Tonkawa. Alianna HarperNEWKIRK — Alianna Harper, infant daughter of Jessica Harper and Travis O’Dell of Newkirk, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 16, 2000 at Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. Funeral arrangements are pending with Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. FuneralsThursday Dolores PadenDolores Paden — Funeral at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Memorial ServiceWednesday Sarah Amy HughesSarah Amy Hughes — Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Westminster Village. Obituary PolicyThe News is now accepting paid obituaries. The policy of giving free death notices will continue, but sometimes more information is requested by families than is included in the standard death story. The use of a paid obituary will supplant the free death notice that would normally be published. Those wishing to submit paid obituaries may do so through the funeral home handling funeral arrangements. Paid obituaries will be carried adjacent to the death notices, but under a different heading. NEWS BRIEFS-- Navy Petty Officer Meyers — Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Derek L. Meyers, son of Alfreda E and Rick E. Meyers of Ponca City, recently graduated from the Navy’s Basic Nuclear Power School in Goose Creek, S.C. He has been trained to operate a reactor on a nuclear powered submarine or aircraft carrier, ensuring the availability of propulsion and power. Meyers joined the Navy in May 1999. He is a 1999 graduate of Ponca City High School. Free Sample of Estee Lauder foundation now through October 31st. at John’s, 2nd and Cleveland. adv. Accident — A woman in the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street reported a hit-and-run accident to Ponca City police at 10:43 a.m. Monday. She told police her vehicle had been hit overnight while it was parked in the parking lot of a business. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stormescape Shelters, perfect for garage, under vehicle, installation. $1,695. 765-2633. adv. Theft — A clerk at a business in the 700 block of South Waverly Street reported two gas drive-offs to Ponca City police at 12:11 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Monday 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. Disturbance — Someone reported several juveniles were smoking under a carport in the 900 block of North Fourteenth Street to Ponca City police at 12:35 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and citations were issued. Pink Impression tulips only 29¢ each. Keathly Nursery, 39 Raintree, 762-2922. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. 77 and Hubbard Road was reported to the Communications Center at 1:49 p.m. Monday. An ambulance from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to the scene. One patient was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries. Subject Held — An officer at the intersection of First Street and Grand Avenue reported a 51-year-old man was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving under intoxication, driving under suspension and no insurance at 11:13 p.m. Monday. Disturbance — Someone reported a 16-year-old boy was breaking out the windows of an apartment in the 3500 block of North Union Street to Ponca City police at 12:58 a.m. Tuesday. Three officers responded to the scene. The boy was taken into custody and then escorted to the emergency room at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Later he was released to his parents with a promise to appear. Amazin’ Hair is now open on Tuesday. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Call 765-3536 for an appointment. adv. Accident — A two-vehicle, non-injury accident at the intersection of North Fifth Street and East Highland Avenue was reported to Ponca City police at 3:10 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Every Wednesday ð price clothes and shoes, except priced items. Check our daily specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Fraud — A clerk at a business in the 200 block of West Hartford Avenue reported finding a counterfeit $5 bill to Ponca City police at 4:46 p.m. Monday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Trees, Huge selection. Plant now. Keathly Nursery. 39 Raintree, 762-2922. adv. Subject Held — An Osage County Sheriff’s deputy advised Ponca City police at 4:53 p.m. Monday to be on the lookout for a 27-year-old man driving a delivery truck who was wanted on a warrant for domestic assault and battery. A description was given of the man and the vehicle. Both were located at a business near the intersection of South Fourth Street and East South Avenue. Ponca City police officers took the man into custody and held him for Osage County. Burglary — A man in the 2100 block of North Union Street told Ponca City police at 7:03 p.m. Monday he believed someone had broken into his apartment through his bedroom window but nothing was taken. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. -- LIFESTYLESThe Neighborhood ChefBy Sherry Muchmore A Slice of Autumn... There is nothing quite like the smells of autumn baking, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. This spicy goodness always hints at the beginning of the holiday season, longer nights and cozy evenings by a warm fire. Life becomes a little softer and people become more caring. Emotions run high during the next several months but usually these are the times that bring out the best in us. I guess you might say this is my favorite time of year. This is the time Tom says I start nesting. When that cool crisp air starts rolling in, it makes me want to snuggle down and bake, surround myself with family and begin a jigsaw puzzle. While living in Tulsa many years ago, one of my colleagues where I worked made the following cake usually about this time every year. It has a great spicy flavor and very moist. The twist to this recipe is the shortcut from grating carrots to using baby food carrots. Quick Carrot Cake Willa Blackley, Tulsa, OK 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 Junior Size (7 oz. each) Baby Food Carrots 1 cup chopped pecans Sift dry ingredients. Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add oil and carrots and mix well. Stir in the flour mixture. Stir until all the dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in pecans. Bake in a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Cool completely and ice with the following cream cheese frosting. Cream Cheese Pecan Icing 1 box powdered sugar 1 stick margarine, room temperature 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup chopped pecans Beat margarine, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk. Fold in chopped pecans. Mary Anne is at it again. She just has too many good recipes and this one is so good. She says “I just had to share it. It’s perfect for a fall dessert, breakfast or snack. My family just loves it.” And, so did mine. Apple Snack Cake Mary Anne Potter, PC, OK 2 cups chopped apples 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon allspice (if you don’t have this, substitute a pinch of mace & a pinch of ginger) 1/2 cup melted margarine (1 stick) 1 egg 1/2 cup pecans (optional) Peel and core apples and chop. Combine with sugar and raisins in a large bowl and let set ten minutes at room temperature. Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Add egg and melted margarine to sugar mixture. Add dry ingredients and blend in all the flour. Do not over mix. Fold in nuts. Bake in a greased 8-inch square pan at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes. Frosting is not necessary; however, a dollop of whipped cream is good or even the following rum sauce. This fresh apple cake is a slight variation of Mary Anne’s. The flavor is a little different but both are delicious. The rum sauce is an excellent accompaniment and I tend to prefer not peeling the apples in either recipe and mixing the type of apple, using half cooking apples (for texture)and half eating apples (for flavor). Apple Cake with Rum Sauce 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, softened ( stick or 1/4 cup) 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 cups grated, unpeeled Granny Smith apples In small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In large bowl, cream butter, sugar and egg until light and fluffy. Stir in grated apples. Blend in flour mixture. Pour into greased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. May be cooled and stored, covered, in baking pan. Before serving, reheat at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with Rum Sauce. 6 servings This dessert may also be served with slices of sharp Cheddar cheese or topped with unsweetened whipped cream. Rum Sauce 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup half and half Dash of nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 to 3 tablespoons rum In top of double boiler, combine butter, sugar and half and half. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Add nutmeg, vanilla and rum. Serve warm over heated cake. Makes 1-1/4 cups. Send your recipes to: The Neighborhood Chef, c/o The Ponca City News, P.O. Box 191, Ponca City, OK 74602, or e-mail me at: chef@poncacitynews.com (All recipes become property of The Ponca City News.) SPORTSBurns Sees Good Things in TU Loss Burns Sees Good Things in TU LossNo. 11 TCU Next for Hurricane TULSA (AP) — Tulsa saw some bright spots despite a 42-28 loss to New Mexico State over the weekend, coach Keith Burns said Monday. Receiver Donald Shoals gave Tulsa (3-4, 2-1 WAC) a bit of a boost as they head into their toughest test of the season when No. 11 Texas Christian (5-0, 2-0 WAC) visits Skelly Stadium on Saturday. Shoals, who ranks first in the Western Athletic Conference and fourth nationally with 106.3 yards a game, had the third-best performance in school history against New Mexico State. He caught 11 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns. ‘‘Everyday we go out to practice, Donald Shoals makes a play or catch that almost takes your breath and he’s been the most consistent performer we’ve had,’’ Burns said. Josh Blankenship was 14-of-26 for 306 yards against the Aggies. Tulsa running back Ken Bohanon had 107 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. The Golden Hurricane got out to a 14-0 lead, but the running of Chris Barnes wore Tulsa down. Barnes rushed for 233 yards and two touchdowns and New Mexico State racked up 450 yards on the ground. Tulsa’s rush defense faces an even tougher test Saturday. TCU, which was idle last week, is led by Heisman candidate LaDainian Tomlinson. Tomlinson leads the nation in rushing and scoring, rushing for an average 194.8 yards a game and scoring 14.4 points. Texas Christian quarterback Casey Printers has thrown for 637 yards in five outings. Burns said the key Saturday will be who controls the line of scrimmage. ‘‘We’ve got to be able to control the line of scrimmage defensively and create some lost yardage plays,’’ Burns said. Fresno State and Texas-El Paso are tough, but TCU is the best in the conference, Burns said. A win would put TCU at 6-0 for the first time since 1938. Big 12 NotesKickoff at 11 a.m. NORMAN. (AP) — Kickoff for Oklahoma’s football game against top-ranked Nebraska on Oct. 28 will be 11 a.m., the Big 12 office announced Monday. The game in Norman tentatively had been scheduled for the afternoon, but was moved to accommodate ABC. Oklahoma (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) is ranked No. 3 after beating then-No. 2 Kansas State 41-31 on Saturday. The Sooners are idle this week. Kickoff at 2:30 STILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s football contest against Colorado on Oct. 28 will be played at 2:30 p.m. (CST) at Folson Field in Boulder. The game will not be shown on TV and will be the first meeting between the two teams since e 1997 when the Cowboys beat the Buffalos 33-29 in Stillwater. Colorado leads the series 23-16-1 and is 12-6-1 in Boulder Extra Points AMES, Iowa — Iowa State coach Dan McCarney’s use of punter Carl Gomez as placekicker wasn’t a one-time thing. Gomez, a senior who hadn’t kicked a field goal since high school, hit two against Oklahoma State and made a 35-yard extra point.
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