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Ponca City Cost of Living Data Available
Nichols Seeking New Trial In Oklahoma City Bombing
Nearly News
Pictorial History Edition Entering Its Final Stages
Area Oil and Gas
District Court
GOOFS Annual Air Show This Weekend

Ponca City Cost of Living Data Available

Editor’s Note: Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce has issued the following news release on the cost of living in Ponca City.

How does Ponca City fare compared to the national average on the Cost of Living? A recent report received by the Chamber covering the last quarter of 1998, rates Ponca City at a composite index of 89.2. That’s good news. It indicates that it is roughly 11 percent less expensive to live in Ponca City than the nationwide average.

Compared to other cities in the United States, how much does it cost to live in Ponca City? That’s a question which is received almost daily by the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce as visitors drop by, potential new residents check out their new home and prospective businesses evaluate Ponca City as a location for their business or industry.

Until now, nobody knew the answer. No mechanism was in place to compare the many facets that make up the cost of living. So the answer given to the question was either, “We’re sorry, but that information is not available” or “Based on what people who have moved here tell us, our cost of living appears to be below average.” It was obvious that this simply wasn’t an acceptable response to an important question. But what to do?

Thanks to some determined leg work and a long time friendship, Ponca Citians will now have access to reliable Cost of Living information which compares the community to others across the nation on a quarterly basis.

Search for a Resolution

Jan Jarrett, President of the Chamber and Director of the Economic Development Advisory Board of the City of Ponca City started the search for a resolution on the Cost of Living dilemma almost a year ago. The result is that the community is now a certified member of the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA) national Cost of Living Survey.

But the road to acceptance in this nationally recognized survey group was not a smooth one. When first contact was made with the association, Ponca City was told that our population base was simply too small for them to approve our participation. Jarrett indicated that he knew that there were other communities and areas smaller than Ponca City which were participants.

The answer was that these cities had joined the group a number of years ago and were “grandfathered” in when the rules were changed to allow only participation by cities of over 50,000 population. It looked like a dead end.

A Friend Helped Out

But thanks to a long time friendship, Jarrett was able to secure an exemption for Ponca City. He made a call to Paul Greeley, President of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives Association to ask for help. “I have known Paul for many years,” Jarrett stated, “and I asked for his help in getting Ponca City approved.” Greeley, convinced that the Ponca City Chamber could supply the kind of quality information needed, went to bat on behalf of the city and, within a month or so, official notification was received that Ponca City had been approved for participation.

Now, each quarter, members of the Chamber and Economic Development staff spread out across Ponca City on a shopping spree which involves checking prices on a broad range of items and services that fall into six major categories: groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care and miscellaneous goods and services.

All the Information Analyzed

Information gathered from Ponca City and other participating communities is then analyzed to determine how each compares to the national average. The national average then forms a benchmark index number of 100. As an example, it costs more to live in cities that rank above 100 and less to live in communities that rate below 100.

How does Ponca City fare? The first report received, which covered the last quarter of 1998, rated Ponca City at a composite index of 89.2. This indicates that it is roughly 11 percent less expensive to lie in Ponca City than the nationwide average.

According to survey results, the most expensive city in which to live is New York City, which received an index rating of 232.1. The least expensive place was Poplar Bluff, Mo., with a rating of 84.8.

Jarrett noted that Ponca Citians can now look forward to a regular quarterly report of the Cost of Living in the community. Persons who wish information on other communities in the United States are encouraged to contact the Chamber office at (580) 765-4400.

Nichols Seeking New Trial In Oklahoma City Bombing

DENVER (AP) — Attorneys for Terry Nichols said today that prosecutors and investigators failed to produce thousands of documents that could have helped his defense in the Oklahoma City bombing trial.

But a prosecutor countered that the questioned documents would not have affected the outcome of Nichols’ 1997 trial.

Nichols, 44, was convicted of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and is serving a life sentence. At a hearing, Nichols’ lawyers attempted to convince U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch that Nichols should have a new trial.

Defense attorney Michael Tigar said prosecutors claimed they didn’t know about ‘‘lead sheets’’ that implicated others in the bombing. But Tigar said the government still had an obligation to make the documents available to the defense.

Tigar said prosecutors still have not turned over about 50 percent of the evidence — about 43,000 lead sheets — and that he is entitled to review them to try to justify a new trial for Nichols.

Defense attorney Ron Woods said he believes that the FBI deliberately withheld the information from prosecutors.

‘‘I sympathize with the prosecution in the dilemma in which they find themselves. This is a nightmare every experienced prosecutor fears when he deals with the FBI on a high-profile case. They feel they know better than the judge and prosecutors which files should be given,’’ Woods said.

Prosecutor Sean Connelly argued that ‘‘There is no legal or factual basis’’ for turning over the documents or giving Nichols a new trial because it would not have changed the outcome of the verdict against him.

He said the FBI closely screened the questioned documents and determined most of them were internal reports not subject to disclosure.

Matsch said he would have to take time to study the documents and would issue a written ruling later.

Timothy McVeigh, Nichols’ former Army buddy, has appealed his death sentence on murder and weapons convictions. Prosecutors claimed Nichols helped McVeigh finance the plan, gather the ingredients and mix the bomb used in the April 19, 1995, blast that killed 168 people and injured hundreds of others.

Nichols entered the U.S. District Court shortly before 9 a.m., wearing a light blue shirt and blue blazer.

At issue are dozens of FBI lead sheets given to defense attorneys on Dec. 11, 1997 — just 12 days before Nichols was convicted. The sheets are used to record information from informal interviews or from callers during an investigation.

Tigar has argued that several lead sheets contained helpful information that the defense would have pursued.

One sheet, written shortly after the bombing, reported that Michael Fortier ‘‘advised that McVeigh purchased racing fuel at a race track in Kingman (Ariz.) and had rented his own shed there.’’

Nearly News

An unhappy American Legion Auxilian called NN this morning — a change was necessary in their meeting time for Thursday, due to an unforeseen “other” meeting. Their meeting, originally scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Legion Hut, has been changed to Thursday afternoon, July 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion building. Auxilians are urged to attend and bring paper goods to be taken to the South Avenue Mission.

Pictorial History Edition Entering Its Final Stages

The Ponca City Publishing Company pictorial history book is entering its final stages of completion. Many of the deadlines have now been met to have the book ready by October of this year. The publication will hopefully create interest in the leadership, development and growth of Ponca City from its inception in 1893. All of the pictures should bring back memories of the past and make for interesting discussion.

“We have had books sold from as far away as California,” according to Tom Muchmore, Editor and Publisher of the News. “Many people have ordered more than one copy and have bought books for their family members. We have been thinking about creating this book for some time,” Mr. Muchmore said “and we are excited that it is finally coming to reality.”

All the limited edition books have now been pre-sold and the standard editions are still for sale. The News has extended the date for pre-ordering the standard edition at a discounted price. The standard edition book at a discounted price of $24.95 plus tax will continue until July 15, after that date, standard edition books will be available for $34.95 plus tax.

Area Oil and Gas

Hegco Canada Inc. has revealed plans to drill a 6,000-ft. developmental well in the Tonkawa Field, Kay County.

The operator has designated the venture as the No. 3 Nemaha.

Drillsite is 5.2 miles southeast of Tonkawa.

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The No. 3 Hegco Alberta, a 1,200-ft. developmental well, is scheduled to be drilled in Kay County’s Ponca City Field.

Hegco Canada Inc. is the operator.

The well will be spudded 4.2 miles north-northwest of White Eagle.

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Legacy M&K Corp. has revealed plans to drill a 660-ft. wildcat well in Noble County. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 1 Megenity. Drillsite is 2.5 miles north of Ceres.

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Drillsite has been staked for the No. 1 Cockrell, a 4,550-ft. developmental well in Noble County’s South Ceres Field. Drillsite is four miles northeast of Ceres. Sentinel Petroleum Inc. is the operator.

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The No. 1 Bellmon Et Al, a 5,200-ft. wildcat well, is scheduled to be drilled in Noble County. West Bay Exploration Co. is the operator. The well will be spudded three miles west-southwest of Marland.

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A 500-ft. developmental well is planned by JOC Operating Inc. at a drillsite 2.8 miles west-northwest of Marland, Noble County.

The well is designated as the No. 3 Wyckoff.

It is in the Tonkawa Field.

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Drilling operations are nearing the projected 1,275-ft. mark at the No. 3-9 Bezdicek in the South Perry Field, Noble County.

Spudded on June 7, the venture is located three miles south-southeast of Perry.

BEZ Resources Partnership is the operator.

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A new producer has been brought on line in Noble County’s South Perry Field, with BEZ Resources Partnership as the operator.

Located 3.1 miles south-southeast of Perry, the well is designated as the No. 13 Bezdicek “A.”

It pumped oil at the rate of 10 barrels per day.

The well bottomed at 1,230 feet and will produce from a perforated interval at 1,153 to 1,155 feet into the hole.

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Triad Energy Inc. has plugged and abandoned an unsuccessful recompletion well in Noble County’s Sams Field, 4.5 miles east-northeast of Lucien.

The 17-year-old producer was spudded in 1982 and was known as the No. 2 Bolay. Total depth was unavailable.

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District Court

Newkirk

Marriage Licenses

Albert Ray Fellowwill, 39, and Paula Ray Johnson, 30, both of Tonkawa.

John Clyde Payne, 46, and Linda Patricia Hillman, 41, both of Blackwell.

Charles Eugene Ramsey II, 21, and Kelsi Lyn Moore, 20, both of Ponca City.

James Dennis Cooke, 41, and Jolena Marie Pratt, 33, both of Blackwell.

Jeremiah Victor Frazier, 22, and Amanda Sue Jordan, 18, both of Newkirk.

David Eric Potter, 28, and Angel Christine Hamilton, 23, both of Ponca City.

Alex Joseph Lemming, 25, and Jodi Lynn Hudson, 22, both of Ponca City.

Freddie Ray Bray Jr., 36, and Paula Diane Bray, 28, both of Ponca City.

Deric Leland Owen, 31, and Kendal Anne Grunwald, 26, both of Blackwell.

Christopher James Cotton, 26, Ryan, Okla., and Kimberly Ann Christian, 25, Ponca City.

Thomas Neal Shears, 46, and Debra Lee Jackson, 42, both of Shidler.

Joey Lucero, 42, and Kathryn Ann Eastman, 40, both of Ponca City.

Stace Alan Brien, 22, and Jodi Renee Taylor, 27, both of Pawnee.

Dee Anthony Leven, 64, and Nancy Jo Evans, 62, both of Newkirk.

Michael Venson Camp, 42, and Shirley Gay Franklin, 44, both of Bacliff, Tex.

Mark William Cagley, 23, and Keri Michele Carson, 22, both of Ponca City.

Lyndon Howard Roberts, 44, and Michelle Arlone Wagoner, 39, both of Augusta, Kan.

James Michael Linton, 22, and Michelle Renae Davis, 20, both of Tonkawa.

Frank Marion Haney III, 50, and Ellen Mae Moore, 47, both of Ponca City.

Lyman Keith Urban, 26, and Michele Nicole Randall, 25, both of Blackwell.

Divorces Granted

Mark E. Kubik vs. Katherine L. Kubik.

Civil Petitions

Midfirst Bank vs. Doug Capshaw, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $33,571.04.

Ponca City

Divorces Sought

Karen Ann Riff vs. Stephen Watkins Riff.

Mary M. Sanders vs. Michael E. Sanders.

Carl L. Pollak vs. Sherri K. Pollak.

Judith D. Shattuck vs. Paul G. Shattuck Jr.

Sherri Pollak vs. Carl Pollak.

Linda Lee Kuhns vs. Larry Robert Kuhns.

Karen Sue Bemo vs. Russell Lynn Bemo.

Civil Petitions

Jerry Corbin, et al. vs. Brandon J. Palmer; plaintiffs seeking judgment in excess of $10,000.

Commercial Federal Mortgage Corporation vs. David Bullington, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $29,072.59.

M. Jean Richards vs. Jack Shears; plaintiff seeking judgment for $10,000.

Allied Group Mortgage Company vs. Jon Marc Cliburn, et al.; plaintiff seeking judgment for $20,194.27.

Johnson and Johnson Vision Products vs. Milburn Quinn; plaintiff seeking judgment for $11,398.95.

GOOFS Annual Air Show This Weekend

The Good Ole Okie Flying Society (GOOFS) will present the Eleventh Annual Miniature Air Show at GOOFS Field, south of Lake Road on Pecan Road, on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. The activities will continue until 5 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free.

More than 50 pilots from five states, will descend on GOOFS Field to demonstrate their giant-scale radio controlled model airplanes. According to event planners, there may be as many as five airplanes in the air at one time, all day long.

Only single wing airplanes, with a wingspan of 80 inches or larger, and biplanes with a wingspan if 64 inches or larger are eligible to be flown during the show.

Also, concessions will be available during the show. Fans will have their choice of BBQ sandwiches, hotdogs, soft drinks and snow cones. For more information, contact Alan Coats at 767-6663, during the day, or 762-7973, in the evening.

DEATHS

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NEWS BRIEFS

Rummage Sale Scheduled — Grace Tabernacle of Praise, U.S. 77 and Oklahoma 11, is holding a rummage sale Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. Donations are accepted and appreciated. For more information, call Pastor Tim Burnsworth at 765-1917 or 765-5775, Becky at 765-5225 or Teresa at 918-793-7511 for more information and for donation pickup.

Estate sale some items reduced below certified appraiser's valuation to expedite settlement of estate and antiques, artifacts, collectables and oddities including Elvis Presley. For com-

plete bid listing call executor. 765-6555, 1:00-5:00. adv.

Tribal Energy Assistance — The Ponca Tribe Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now taking applications for cooling assistance at the Ponca Tribal Housing Authority located in White Eagle. Priority is for the elderly, disabled and younger children in the home ( five years and under) For more information call 580-763-0135.

Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv.

Forgery — A Ponca City police officer took a report of forgery at 10:11 p.m. Tuesday at a business in the 900 block of East Prospect Avenue.

Legion Meets Thursday — The American Legion will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Post. All members are encouraged to attend.

Miss Nan’s Christian Day School is accepting summer and fall enrollment. All ages. Please call 765-9939 for enrollment information. adv.

Vandalism — An employee of Ideal Auto, 816 South Fourth Street, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 10:21 a.m. Tuesday to report vehicles were vandalized and one was stolen. An officer responded and took reports. The Ponca City communication officers also notified surrounding agencies to look out for the stolen vehicle.

Three Free cards with purchase of three cards. Large selection. Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv.

Accident — A Ponca City police officer responded at 11:11 a.m. Tuesday to take a report of an accident in the 1100 block of Young Avenue.

Stolen — A citizen arrived at the Ponca City Police Department at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday to report a pager stolen from the car while it was parked at South Thirteenth Street and East Madison Avenue. An officer took a report.

Accident — The Ponca City communication officers received several 911 calls about a two vehicle accident which occurred at West South Avenue and South Waverly Street at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday. Two officers, a rescue unit and ambulance responded. Victims received minor injuries but refused to be taken to the hospital. An officer took a report.

Help the school of your choice. Donating a new VCR tape and ordering great entertainment from HBO or Showtime is a start. Call Cable One at 762-6684 for details. adv.

Stolen — At 11:39 a.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer responded to the Ponca City Library to take a report of a wallet stolen.

Gotta baseball game in mind? Join the Eastman National Bank Explorers Club in Newkirk, OK. for a bus trip to see the OKC. Redhawks play the Memphis Redbirds. Saturday July 24th. For

details call Susan or Jana at Eastman National Bank. (580)362-2511.adv.

Bike Stolen — A resident in the 1000 block of North Second Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday that a bike was stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv.

Forgery — At 1:34 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of forgery at Conoco, 1613 West South Avenue.

Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv.

Shoplifter — An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday that an employee was in custody for shoplifting. An officer responded and arrested a man for embezzlement.

Windshield Sale: Extra July Specials! 94-98 Dodge Pickup, $275; 88 & up Chevy pickup, $275. Johnson Glass, 515 South First, 762-2012. Call today for your appointment! adv.

Curfew — A Ponca City police officer located three boys in the 1300 block of East South Avenue at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday. The youth were taken home and released to a grandmother on a promise to appear in juvenile court.

Skate Park Meeting — Citizens interested in having a Skate Park in Ponca City should attend a meeting Thursday, at Affordable Carpets, 200 West Grand Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. During the meeting planners expect to appoint officers, establish committees and discuss hosting a demonstration. For more information, call 765-4708.

Jim Bowen Construction­ Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv.

Arrest — At 2:26 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 32-year-old woman for a Noble County warrant.

Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv.

Reckless Driver — A resident in the 1200 block of West Chestnut Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:44 p.m. Tuesday of a reckless driver. An officer responded, contacted both subjects and took a report.

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.

Accident — At 4:13 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer responded to a minor accident which occurred in the 100 block of South Lake Street.

Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv.

Collision — At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of a minor accident in the 400 block of East Chestnut Avenue.

Accident — At 5:24 p.m., the Ponca City Police Department received notice of a minor accident which occurred in the parking lot at North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue. An officer responded and took a report.

Grass Fire — Marland Volunteer Fire Department handled a grass fire in the 2000 block of County Road at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday.

Assault — A Ponca City police officer was flagged down in the 500 block of North Elm Street at 6:37 p.m. Tuesday in reference to an assault. He took a report of assault and battery. Following up the investigation, the officer took a report of destruction of private property in the 800 block of North Elm Street. According to the officer, the two incidents were related.

Accident — At 8:28 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of a vehicle that hit a deer in the 700 block of North Fourteenth Street.

False Alarm — At 9:54 p.m. Tuesday, all Ponca City fire units responded to a fire alarm in the 2300 block of Donner Avenue. Firefighters determined that it was a malfunction of the alarm and not a fire.

Arrest — At 11:14 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man from a traffic stop at West Grand Avenue and Palm Street for driving under suspension and false information to an officer.

Shoplifter — An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 11:42 p.m. Tuesday that a boy was in custody for shoplifting. An officer responded, cited the boy for petit larceny and released him to the custody of a parent on a promise to appear in juvenile court.

Burglary — A resident in the 300 block of North Fourteenth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 3:52 a.m. Wednesday to report a stereo, TV and VCR were taken from the house. An officer responded and took a report.

Curfew Violations — A Ponca City police officer advised communication officers that he was out in the 800 block of East Prospect Avenue at 12:04 a.m. Wednesday with several youth who were left at the movie theater. The four were cited for curfew violations.

Dog Dumped — An employee of Albertsons Warehouse, 2500 Industrial Boulevard, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 1:49 a.m. Wednesday that someone dumped a dog at the west end of the business.

Signals Off — Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad Company advised the Ponca City Police Department at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday that a technician was on the way to Emporia Avenue to repair signal arms that are not working.

LIFESTYLES

Glenn L. Petty To Celebrate 80 Years
Oklahoma Kids State Finalist Bring Back Medals
Ginger-Courtney Wedding Vows Said at Cultural Center
Engagement Is Announced

Glenn L. Petty To Celebrate 80 Years

A reception to honor Glenn L. Petty will be held Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 East Lake Road. All friends and family are invited; no gifts are requested.

Glenn L. Petty, a longtime Ponca City resident, was born in Sapulpa on July 11, 1919, the son of Thomas A. and George Anne Petty. He moved to Ponca City in 1932 was employed with Conoco in September of 1940, retiring July 1, 1981, after 41 years of service.

Mr. Petty and the former Ernestine Ware were married Oct. 22, 1948, and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He is a former member of the Eastern Heights Christian Church and is now living on a farm in Chelsea.

Hosting the birthday celebration will be his children — Glenna Wiles and husband John of Ponca City; Norma Tucker and husband Lane of Tulsa; Ron Petty and wife Dianneå of Arriba, Colo.; Theresa Schmidt of Moss Bluff, La.; and David Petty and wife Dawn of Chelsea. Other children include Richard Petty of Waynette, James Petty of Oklahoma City, and Diana Kappers of Farmington, N.M.

Grandchildren include Lana Linton, Mike Tucker, Marc Tucker, Mandie Wiles, Jack Petty, Emma Lee Petty, Aubrey Petty, Meagan Schmidt, Chelsea Schmidt, and Zachary and Jeremy Petty.

Oklahoma Kids State Finalist Bring Back Medals

Five Ponca City area Oklahoma Kids members recently attended the 1999 Oklahoma Kids State Finals in Oklahoma City. The four days of competition ended with an awards ceremony on Saturday night with several participants being selected for the national finals. The 1999 National Finals will again be held at Silver Dollar City July 19 through 22 in Branson, Mo.

Caley Reid, age 5, received a silver medal in country vocal, a silver medal in gospel vocal, and a gold medal in character vocal. She will be attending Nationals.

Also winning a silver medal were Audrey Eubanks, 13, for character vocal; Angela Owens, 14, for serious vocal; and Whitney Thilstead, 16, for gospel vocal. This was the first state final competition for the three.

Kevin Goldman, a nine-year veteran of Oklahoma Kids, received five gold with honor medals. He also won overall top honors for his general variety act, country vocal solo, and a duet in serious vocal with Keevie Chin of Tulsa. He was the recipient of the Curt Schwartz Memorial College Scholarship, which is awarded after completion of the freshman year of college, and the American Kids 1999 Governor’s Award.

Ginger-Courtney Wedding Vows Said at Cultural Center

Victoria Diane Ginger became the bride of Darren Allen Courtney in a 7 p.m. ceremony on the east patio of the Ponca City Cultural Center June 12, 1999. The double ring vows were officiated by the Rev. Don Stanton Jr.

Heart-shaped candelabras were accented with ivy, tulle, and pink ribbons. A white cloth runner lined the center aisle, and the patio was decorated with pink begonias and Boston and asparagus fern.

Mary Jane Barraclough was the pianist, and she played “Canon in D” as the processional, along with the traditional “Bridal March” and “Wedding March.” During the lighting of the unity candle, “From This Moment On” by Shania Twain was played. The theme from “Ice Castles” was played as Eric Pameticky, nephew of the bridegroom, lit the candles.

Parents of the couple are Tex and Sue Ginger and Dale and Arthureta Courtney, all of Ponca City. The bride is the granddaughter of C.J. and Mary Brown of Ponca City, and the late Lester and Louise Ginger. The bridegroom is the grandson of Ralph and Opal Blizard of Cherokee Village, Ark., A.G. and Maxine Hoyt of Dexter, Kan., and the late Ralph and Edna Courtney.

Marissa Powell, flower girl, wore a full length white satin dress with an Empire waistline appliqued with heart clusters and beadwork. The dress was created by the bride’s mother. Ringbearer was Marcus Powell who carried a heart-shaped satin pillow edged with lace and made by Arleta Pulliam.

Maid of Honor for her sister was Meagan Ginger. She was attired in a full length dusty rose crepe gown styled with a Sweetheart neckline. The Empire waistline was accented by a bow in back. Dressed identically to the honor attendant was the bridesmatron, Mrs. Denise Powell. Each carried a hand-tied bouquet of Pavarotti roses, lavender chrysanthemums, pink carnations, purple stock, baby’s breath and fern.

Dennis Meloy Jr. was Best Man, and Randy Powell served as groomsmen. Ushers were Eric Pameticky, nephew of the bridegroom, and Tom Pameticky, brother-in-law of the bridegroom.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown of white satin created by Catherine Robinson. The gown featured a short-sleeved Empire bodice with the back detailed with pearl buttons and a satin bow. The gown was appliqued with heart clusters and beadwork by the bride’s mother. Her elbow length veil of pencil-edged tulle was attached to a satin headband trimmed to match the gown and was also created by the bride’s mother.

The bride carried a cascade of Rubrum lilies, Pavarotti roses, lavender button chrysanthemums, pink mini carnations, baby’s breath and fern. She also followed the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue. She carried a handkerchief belonging to her great-grandmother as something old and borrowed; her dress was new; and her traditional blue garter was given to her by her aunt, Trudy Flesher, and made by Diane Bogan. The bride also carried a sixpence in her shoe.

The bride’s parents hosted the reception at the Cultural Center. The triple-tiered wedding cake featured offset layers, each decorated with Rubrum lilies, Pavarotti roses, and Queen Anne’s lace. The bridegroom’s chocolate cake was decorated with a model-A car replica. Assisting with the event were Valerie Ehardt, Jeanette Pameticky, Cindy Laswell, Pam Ungles, Trish Dilbeck, Arleta Pulliam and Sharon Rorie.

Following a wedding trip to Eureka Springs, Ark., the couple has established a home in Ponca City. The bride is a teacher at Woodlands Elementary in Ponca City, and the bridegroom is employed at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Ponca City. A rehearsal dinner at Hero’s Grill was hosted by the bridegroom’s parents.

Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown of Shidler, uncle and aunt of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Chad Brown of Tulsa, Chris Brown of Norman, Ms. Ginger Flesher of Tulsa, all cousins of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Blizard of Cherokee Village, Ark., and Mr. A.G. Hunt of Dexter, Kan., grandparents of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pameticky and Eric of Aurora, Colo., sister of the bridegroom; Ms. Esther Mayer of Chesapeake, Va.,and Wilma Stuckey of Wichita, Kan., aunts of the bridegroom; Mr. Darrell Blizard, uncle of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. David Laswell and Patrick, John Laswell of Chesapeake, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ungles, Preston and Tristan of Satana, Kan., cousins of the bridegroom.

Engagement Is Announced

A July 10 wedding is planned by Michele Randall and Lyman Urban for 3 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 306 East Coolidge, in Blackwell. A reception will follow.

The bride-elect graduated from a private school in Arkansas. She is the daughter of Viviane Randall of Blackwell and the granddaughter of Lola Dollarhide and the late Glen Dollarhide.

The prospective bridegroom graduated from Blackwell High School and is employed with Miller Truck Line. He is the son of Evelyn Urban and Albert and Joyce Urban and the grandson of Myrle Knapp, all of Blackwell, and the late Lyman Knapp.

SPORTS

Hughes Gets First Chance With Sox
Tennis Correction
Royals Go Winless in Tournament

Hughes Gets First Chance With Sox

TUSCON, Ariz. — Ponca City’s Rocky Hughes, a rookie pitcher in the Chicago White Sox’ organization, got his first taste of professional baseball recently.

With two appearances thus far in the Arizona Rookie League, Hughes has thrown 5.2 innings, given up six hits, five runs (four earned), and three walks, while striking out seven. His 6.35 ERA currently places him fourth in a 13-man rotation.

The Tucson White Sox, at 3-5, are seventh in the eight team rookie league.

Meanwhile, Clint Sodowsky has been doing what he can to move back up to the Big Team — the pitching-thin St. Louis Cardinals.

Sodowsky currently has a 4-4 record with the Cards’ Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds, including a 4.13 ERA that puts him near the top-10 among Pacific Coast League pitchers. In 69.2 innings pitched, Sodowsky has given up 72 hits, 44 runs (32 earned) and 26 walks, while striking out 47. He’s also allowed 11 home runs.

Sodowsky’s latest win came on Saturday in a 4-1 decision against Calgary.

Tennis Correction

Ponca City’s Ian Donovan was a double winner in the recent Ponca City Bank of Oklahoma Tennis Tournament.

In addition to winning the 14-and-under doubles titles, which he was credited with in the News Sports stories, Donovan also won the 12-and-under singles championship — where he didn’t get credit.

Donovan defeated Andrew Sharp of Jenks, 6-4, 6-1, for the singles title.

Royals Go Winless in Tournament

BARTLESVILLE — The American Legion majors team made a sputtering exit from the Glen Winget Memorial Tournament, falling in a 9-1 run rule to Elk City, Monday.

The Royals stumble to an 0-4 record and an eighth place in the tournament.

Now 11-15 on the season, the Royals will try to get back to their winning ways tonight, traveling to Ark City for a doubleheader. The first game starts at 6 p.m.

The Royals committed six errors in the game, including two in a 3-run sixth inning that made the run-rule a reality. Elk City totaled 12 hits in the game, and had just one error.

The Royals, meanwhile, managed just four hits in the game, including an RBI single from Jerrod Spears in the first inning to give the Poncans their only score. Spears drove in Todd Stewart, who had reached on a base hit.

Lance Miles got the win for Elk City, giving up four hits and one walk (and one hit batter), while striking out seven.

Spears walked just one batter as well, while striking out five to take the loss for the Royals.

J. Michael Sharon had a fourth inning double, while Jimmo Ozment had a single in the fifth inning to round out the Royals’ meager offensive attack.

Elk City 9, Ponca City 1

Ponca City 100 000 — 1 4 6

Elk City 320 103 — 9 12 1

Miles (w) and Smith; Spears (l) and Johnson.