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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, July 14, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALConoco Names Refinery Manager Replacement Conoco Names Refinery Manager ReplacementNicholas D. Spencer will transfer to Ponca city and become refinery manager replacing George Paczkowski whose transfer to Malaysia was recently announced. Spencer has been refinery operations manager for Conoco’s Gulf Coast business unit in Lake Charles, La. since 1996. He will relocate to Ponca City and report to Richard Severance, General Manager, Mid-Continent Business Unit. Spencer is a native of Great Britain, with “first class honours degree” in Chemical Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. He joined Conoco in 1980 as a process engineer at the Humber Refinery in the United Kingdom. After various assignments in refinery operations and projects, he became operations manager at Humber. In 1995, he transferred to Houston to lead the Gulf Coast Business Unit operations optimization team, transferring to Lake Charles the following year. Nearly NewsNN wishes to apologize for any misunderstanding about the Sunday mention of the new Oklahoma Almanac. It seems NN did not include the fact that a softcover copy will cost $15 plus $2.50 shipping and the hardcover $24.95 with free shipping ... but worth every penny, NN believes ... all 1,056 pages. Any more questions may be directed to Ann Hamilton, editor, at 405-348-3388. NN needs to add a sponsor to those participating with Hospice in the Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday at Wentz Golf Course. Bowker Ford has joined the list of hole sponsors for the tournament which will benefit Hospice in memory of Jesse and Mary Davis, both Hospice patients, and avid golfers during their lifetimes. For more information about playing in the tournament, or about sponsoring a hole, please contact Hospice of Ponca City at 762-9102. PTC Board Members Get Projects ReportBy KRISTI HAYES News Education Editor Remodeling projects for the 1999-2000 school year were highlighted Tuesday night at the regular board meeting of Pioneer Technology Center Board of Education. Perry Schauvliege reported that remodeling is taking place for respiratory therapy, marketing programs, building a parking lot on the south side of the building and expanding the cafeteria. Dr. Sally Downey, superintendent, said that expansion of the parking lot had to be done because a lot of people eat lunch at PTC either in the cafeteria or at Personalities, PTC’s own restaurant run by students. Respiratory Therapy classes will begin on Aug. 18. Downey said that the hospital had contacted PTC about offering a program because the demand was so high. Students attending the program will attend PTC for one year and NOC for another year before receiving an associate’s degree. Current enrollment is about 15 students with interviews being conducted daily. Beth Frantz reported on the LPN program graduation Friday night at 7 p.m. She also commented on the four students who took first place at the national competition for Health Occupations Students of America organization (HOSA) in the Biomedical Debate category. The team members were Jill Hendrix, Stacy Chamber, Amber Martin and Amber Rhea. The students attended the board meeting and showed the board members their medals received at the competition. Pioneer Tech will be honored Aug. 2 at the Summer Conference in Tulsa for receiving the prestigious Gold-Star Award. This is the fifth consecutive year the vo-tech has received this honor. Receiving a Distinguished Award through Vo-Tech Education at the conference on Aug. 2 will be ADPC, Pioneer Bank and Trust and Carl Renfro. New personnel contracts for the 1999-2000 school year include James Raines, horticulture instructor; Steve Roberts, electronics instructor; and Vickie Mallory, high school recruiter. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Aug. 10. P&R Panel Will Consider Two Requests ThursdayMembers of the Ponca City Park and Recreation Advisory Board will consider two public requests during a meeting Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom of the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma Avenue at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Gene and Verla Sigle have asked the board to consider a variance to the restriction on lake front setback. According to information submitted by the Sigle’s, the couple wants to extend the deck of lot 16 to the north by twelve feet. This would also extend the northeast corner to seven feet over the water. The deck would have a rail to prevent small children from going through. The Sigle’s feel that the request is not without precedence as they say there are a number of decks that extend over the water. Additionally, TOPS Club is asking the board’s permission to host a TOPS Walk at Lake Ponca on Sept. 18, to promote the club and health. The event would begin at 8 a.m. and end mid-afternoon. In old business, the board will receive an update on the Trails Master Plan. Helpline Board Hears About United Way PlanHelene Schwartz, United Way, brought the United Way story to members of the Helpline Board at their Tuesday board meeting. Schwartz reminded board members that the kickoff for this year’s campaign will be Sept. 11 with a parade. Theme for the campaign is “You Have the Power to Change Our World.” Reports were heard from Jack Monsour, Earl Whittaker, and Beverly Roedel. Lori May, Helpline director, announced a fund raiser for Helpline will be held by Design Hair Studio, 2128 North Fourteenth. Design Hair has announced that on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. they will be donating hair cuts and sets for the reduced price of $12 with all proceeds going to Helpline. No appointments will be necessary during this time period, it was noted. Dog Bath, Dip Planned SundayThe Kay-9 Dog Training Club of Ponca City will hold its monthly dog bath and dip Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Motor Bank. Cost for each dog will be $5. The Kay-9 Dog Training Club is a non-profit club which uses proceeds from fund raisers to purchase equipment, host dog obedience and agility trials, and send trainers to workshops and seminars. The club acknowledges the efforts of two long-time sponsors, Pioneer Bank and Trust, and Ranch Drive Co-Op. Traffic Panel Agenda Includes New GoalsThe Traffic Commission will hold its monthly meeting on Friday at the Public Safety Center, 200 East Oklahoma, at 1:15 p.m. The new business that will be discussed includes street improvement projects and a review of the annual goals for 1999. LettersPat Yourself On The Back for Union StreetYour City Commissioners and I want to thank everyone who helped make the Union Street project such a great success story. This community had tried for 20+ years to get it paved, and it was only possible after we voted a 1/2-cent sales tax earmarked for street improvements. That allowed us to obtain state matching funds for the $2 million street construction. Initially our portion of the match (our cost) was $800,000. However, we were able to reduce our match to only $400,000 as direct result of the dedicated work of the City staff and many private citizens. In March 1997, Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation notified us that additional unallocated road funds would be available if we acted quickly. We were assured that we would get the added money if design drawings were completed and right-of-way was purchased before June 30, 1997. By responding quickly and diligently, we met their demands and obtained the funds. Special thanks and recognition are owed to many. The City engineering and traffic engineering departments coordinated the work. Chapman, Gill & Associates supplemented the design effort. Keith Inskeep appraised and acquired the right-of-way. The water department rescheduled its work so water lines could be relocated. Evans & Associates did their usual superior work. We needed and got splendid cooperation from the adjacent property owners. Most importantly, as citizens of Ponca city, we should pat ourselves on the back for having an earmarked street sales tax. Without it we could not have afforded this project. Congratulations to us all. Tom Leonard, Mayor DEATHSMelvin L. Griffin Melvin L. GriffinELLENSBURG, Wash. — Melvin L. Griffin, brother to Herbert Griffin of Ponca City, died Sunday, July 11, 1999, at the home of his son in the Peoh Point area near Cle Elum, Wash. He was 77. At his request, a gathering of family and friends will meet at the Roslyn Riders’ Clubhouse in Roslyn, Wash., at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17. A veteran headstone will be set in the Roslyn, (Wash.) Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kittitas Valley Funeral Options in Ellensburg, Wash. Melvin L. Griffin was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Dewey to Charles and Louella Belle (Wilson) Griffin. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was the recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals for service in World War II. He moved to Roslyn, Wash., in 1948 and worked in the mines, then as a tree faller, and mink rancher. He later owned Mel’s Septic Service, “Ridaturd.” He was married in 1971 to his partner of 28 years, Roberta Griffin. During the past 10 years Griffin divided his time between Washington State and Louisiana. He enjoyed traveling, anything horse related, riding into the high lakes, and hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed repairing antique furniture and in later years, spending time with his grandchildren, bird-watching and playing with his dog. Griffin was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the National Bit, Spur and Saddle Association. He was a charter member of the Roslyn Riders. Survivors include his wife Roberta, of the home; three sons, Ralph and Dan, both of Cle Elum, Wash., and Ron of Oregon; one daughter, Judy Cole of Arkansas; three step-daughters, Nancy Tanner of Easton, Wash., Audrey Foster of Colorado and Shelly Shanteau of Roslyn, Wash.; one brother Herbert of Ponca City; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Griffin’s name to the Roslyn Riders, American Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis or the Muscular Dystrophy Association, c/o Kittitas Valley Funeral Options, 101 East Second, Ellensburg, WA 98926. ObituariesIrvin W. WrightMARLAND — Irvin W. Wright of rural Marland, died early Monday morning, July 12, 1999, at Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater. He was 73. A memorial service was to be held today, July 14, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Northeast Baptist Church in Ponca City with the Rev. Dr. Larry Nigh officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Northeast Baptist Church members hosted a dinner for the family and extended family at 12:30 p.m. at the church. No visitation was held at the funeral home. A private family committal of cremains will be held later. Irvin Wilford Wright was born Nov. 8, 1925, at the family home in the Bressie Community to Issac Wilford Wright and Isla Andrews Wright. He attended Rein Grade School and Marland High School. Irvin served in the U.S. Army during world War II from May 1945 to November 1946. After his discharge he met and married the love of his life, Mary Lee Failing on March 21, 1947 at the Bethel Tabernacle parsonage in Ponca City. After their marriage they lived in rural Marland, with the exception of a few years in Ponca City. Irvin was a dairyman, rancher, farmer and machinist. He had worked for Smith International and Continental Can and was working for Kaw Land and Cattle at the time of his death. He was a member of Northeast Baptist Church, where he served as usher and was a member of the Adult Six Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the American Legion. Irvin was a loving, kind, family man who dearly delighted in his family and grandchildren. He loved to laugh and play practical jokes. His hobbies were his family, his horse “Lucky,” taking care of cattle, crocheting and embroidery work. Irvin was a devoted Christian. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, E.W. Wright and wife Paula of rural Marland, Irvin Lee Wright of rural Marland, Charles Glover of Ponca City and Lonnie Glover of Irving, Texas; his daughter, Sharon and her husband Robert Luis of Ponca City; a brother, Johnnie Wright and wife Molly of Norman; sisters, Mary and husband Albert Coffman of Ponca City, Wilma Foust of Ponca City, and Don Freed of Claremore; grandchildren, Jessica and Jerry Root of Bloomington, Ill., Brooke and J. Kent Davidson of Ponca City, Jill and Ashley Luis of Ponca City; great-grandchildren, Victoria Root and Breanne and Landen Davidson; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Bo. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Honorary bearers were Lee Bennett, Roy Arthur Case, Homer DeWeese, Farrel Eaton, Bruce Evans, G.E Huddleston, Dewey Kelly, Harold Luter, David Mallory, Ray Reed, John Selvy, Don Wilkerson and other members of the Adult Six Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan, Ponca City, OK 74604 or to a memorial of choice. Family members are at the Irvin Wright home in rural Marland, 3251 County Road No. 250. paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSTime for Fire ’99 Summer Camp — Fire ’99 Summer Camp is set for Aug. 2-6 at Wentz Camp, sponsored by Fire Island YOUth Ministries, Inc. in cooperation with area churches. For more information, call 580-767-8325 or write to Fire Island YOUth Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 1722, Ponca City, OK 74602 Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Garage Sale Planned — Pioneer Christian Church Ladies Circle will be holding a garage sale on Friday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 431 South Prentice (the old Riverside Drive), located three miles east and three blocks south of the Pioneer Woman Museum. Everyone welcome to come and shop. Crazy Day- Don’t miss this Sale! Back on the Rack!! (580) 718-0086.adv. Trail Ride — The Marland Roundup Club’s annual trail ride and campout will be held Friday with the ride on Saturday and Sunday on the Elman Fuchs property in the Osage. For more information call 580-268-9002. Three Free cards with purchase of three cards. Large selection. Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Accessory — At 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 13-year-old boy at the police station for two counts of accessory to burglary. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205.adv. Not Returned — An employee from Pioneer Rental, 1415 West South Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 8:13 a.m. Tuesday that a subject failed to return rental property. An officer responded and took a report. Little Dance Smoke Shop. 3 miles south on 177. Marlboro $19.00; Winston-$19.00. Check our prices. 762-7071. Open 7a.m.- 8p.m., 6 days. Sunday 10-6. adv. Tampering — A resident in the 1300 block of Cookson Drive advised the Ponca City Police Department at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday that someone tampered with the mailbox. An officer responded and took a report. Rooster Lovers! Come check out the big selection of lamps, tea pots and wooden roosters. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. Warrant Served — At 5:02 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man at the police station on a city warrant. Theft — An employee at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 6:16 p.m. Tuesday that the driver of a red Mercury cougar drove off without paying for gas. An officer responded and took a report. Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 24-year-old man in the 500 block of North Oak Street at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday for two city warrants. 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. Arrest — An employee at Days Inn, 1415 East Bradley Avenue, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday to report a subject left without paying a bill. Three officers responded, located the subject and took the 55-year-old man into custody for defrauding an innkeeper. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Accident — A Ponca City police officer responded to the 800 block of West Prospect Avenue at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday to take a report of a minor accident. No injuries were noted. 20%-60% off new and used clothing. Barely New, 2010 North 14th.adv. Collision — At 12:28 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer responded to the report of a non-injury accident in the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Prospect Avenue. As there was no damage to either vehicle, the subjects just exchanged information. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Vandalism — A resident in the 2700 block of East Prospect Avenue advised the Ponca City Police Department at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday that a mailbox had been vandalized. An officer responded and took a report. State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and week-end DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday, June 16th, and Saturday, June 17th, starting at 5:00 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv. Fire — Ponca City firefighters extinguished a grass fire just north of the 2200 block of North Waverly Street at 6:37 p.m. Tuesday. Burglary — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 13-year-old boy at the police station at 2:36 p.m. Tuesday for burglary. Committed — At 2:08 p.m. Tuesday, a municipal court judge committed a 26-year-old man to serve time in the Ponca City jail. A Ponca City police officer took the man into custody and escorted him to the booking desk. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. Shoplifter — At 3:24 p.m. Tuesday, an employee of Miller Market, South Fourth Street and East South Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department that a man was in custody for shoplifting. An officer responded and handled the situation. 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. Stolen — A resident in the 300 block of South Elm Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 3:48 p.m. Tuesday that a billfold was stolen from a truck. An officer responded 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. 765-9689. adv. Skateboarders — At 5:39 p.m. Tuesday, a motorist advised the Ponca City Police Department that kids on skateboards were in the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street. An officer contacted the subjects and moved them on. Shoplifter — An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 6:29 p.m. Tuesday that a woman was in custody for shoplifting. An officer responded and arrested a 36-year-old woman for grand larceny. Arrest — An employee at Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 7:41 p.m. Tuesday to report a woman was in custody for shoplifting. An officer responded and arrested a 36-year-old woman for grand larceny. Dog Bite — A resident in the 300 block of South Ash Street advised the Ponca City Police Department at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday of a dog bite. An officer responded and took a report. Larceny — An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, called the Ponca City Police Department at 9:56 p.m. Tuesday, to report shoplifters were in custody. Two officers responded and arrested an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old woman. Each was charged with petit larceny. Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man from the police station at 10:42 p.m. Tuesday. He was charged with a Kay County warrant. Mischief — A motorist contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 12:37 a.m. Wednesday to report a vehicle in the area of North Fifth Street and East Hartford Avenue was trying to run the motorists off the road. Three officers responded and located the subjects at North Union Street and West Hartford Avenue. The officers picked up an 18-year-old man for Kay County warrants. Also, three juveniles were cited and released to parents on a promise to appear in juvenile court. LIFESTYLESWedding Plans Announced Wedding Plans AnnouncedLori Dawn McCullough and Roy Steve Kelley Jr. will exchange wedding vows July 17 in a 6 p.m. ceremony at the home of the prospective bridegroom’s parents, Roy Steve Sr. and Debbie Kelley, 3799 Kelley Avenue. The bride-elect is the daughter of Jim Kelly and Vicky Kelly of the Tonkawa area. Friends and family are invited to attend the wedding. Ms. McCullough is employed at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and Kelley is a police officer with the Blackwell Police Department. Christine Siebert Becomes Bride of Richard A. McVayChristine L. Siebert wed Richard A. McVay in a ceremony at 5 p.m. on June 26, 1999, at Covenant Community Church. Their double ring vows were officiated by Donald Loftus. The church was decorated with a blue and white color theme, and the candelabra were accented with white tulle, blue roses and greenery. The altar and unity candlestand were detailed with blue and white flowers. Dorothy Murrel played traditional wedding music. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Donna Siebert of Ponca City, and the granddaughter of Majel Siebert of St. Louis, Mo., and Neal and Agnes Hamilton of Canton, Mo. The bridegroom is the son of Harlan McVay of Ponca City and Agnes McVay of Oklahoma City, and the grandson of Josephine Lewis of Ponca City. The bridegroom’s father, Harlan McVay, said a prayer for the couple during the ceremony. Jon Siebert, brother of the bride, and Timothy McVay, brother of the bridegroom, served as candlelighters. Rebecca McVay, sister of the bridegroom, attended the guest book. The flower girl was Victoria McVay, daughter of the bridegroom. Rebecca Monger served as Maid of Honor, and the bridesmaid was Kristen McVay, daughter of the bridegroom. They wore identical dark green crepe, floor-length dresses with dark blue floral material at the cuffs of the puffed sleeves and Empire waistlines. They carried bouquets of blue silk carnations, white flowers and fern. Brian Horton served as the Best Man, and guests were seated by Jon Siebert and Timothy McVay. The bride wore a floor-length white satin and lace gown designed with a square neckline, Empire waistline and cap sleeves. The bodice was adorned with pearls and sequins. The slim skirt was embellished with white lace panels that spiraled diagonally to the floor. The gown was complemented by a chapel-length satin train. Her pearl accented headdress secured an elbow length veil, and she carried a bouquet of white, blue and purple wildflowers, fern and ivy. Following tradition, the bride wore something old, her mother’s cultural pearl necklace; something new, her gown and veil; something borrowed, a bracelet from her grandmother; something blue, her garter; and a penny was sewn into the garter. A reception was held at Jack’s Downtown Grill following the ceremony. Assisting with the event were Leslie Brown and Regina Tudor. The bride is currently a psychology student at Oklahoma State University and a computer technician. The bridegroom is a restaurant manager. The couple resides at 2027 Cedar. Elbes Celebrating 60 YearsWalter and Edna Elbe will be honored with a reception 2 to 4 p.m. July 22 in the dining room at the Ponca City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1400 North Waverly. The occasion will be the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary. Family and friends are invited to attend the event. Mrs. Elbe resides at the center. Mr. and Mrs. Elbe are longtime active members of Central Baptist Church. Walter Elbe was born June 15, 1914, in Manchester, and Mrs. Elbe, the former Edna Martin, was born Dec. 4, 1914, in Bliss. They were married in Ponca City July 22, 1939, and established their first home in Manchester. They resided in Sedgewick and Wichita, Kan., before moving to Ponca City in 1945 where he was employed by Conoco, retiring in 1976. The couple has four children, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Hosting the reception will be their children and members from Central Baptist church. Their children are Georgene Morris of Ponca City; Lorene Waters of Statesboro, Ga.; Larry Elbe of Redding, Calif.; and Diane Haley of Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Waters and Elbe are unable to attend the reception. Little NewsNicholas Wayne Hasselbring is the name selected by Tim and Diane Hasselbring, Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, N.C., for their son born at 7:23 a.m. June 17, 1999. He weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 18 1/2 inches long. The baby has a brother, Shawn, 2. Grandparents are Elmer and Martha Hasselbring, and Jerry Parrott and Gloria Horinek, all of Newkirk. Maternal great-grandparents are Fern Leyva of Newkirk and the late Placido Leyva. SPORTSLegion Needs Help Legion Needs HelpM*A*S*H Unit Required By MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer PUTNAM CITY — The American Legion majors are a pretty tough bunch, but at this rate, they may need to hire a team doctor. The Royals suffered a series of unhealthy mishaps in Tuesday’s doubleheader in Putnam City, most notably: * Pitcher J. Michael Sharon was sent sprawling on the grass after taking a screaming line drive to the hip * Wes Day nearly knocked his kneecaps off after colliding with the outfield fence * And, not to be outdone, catcher Jerrod Spears’ got a 5-inning nosebleed. While they were all okay as of this morning, Justin Ross may still require some medical attention. Namely, he may need surgery to remove his smile. The Royals’ 5-foot-8 flyweight clubbed a 347-foot home run to help the Poncans to an 8-4 victory over Putnam City Brassfield in the early game. Though the deceptively powerful Ross has been known to hit the ball hard, the yahtzee was his first — “— since I was 10, I think,” he said, still grinning like a mad man, after the game. Ross wasn’t the only one making big hits in the game, just the smallest. Matt Johnson smacked two over the 335-foot left field wall, while Jimmo Ozment added another. The Royals combined for 12 hits in the game. The Royals, now 14-20 on the season, fell in the second game to Putnam City West, 13-9. In some wacky tournament scheduling, the Royals will return to the city today for the first round of the 12-team Putnam City Tournament, taking on Reynolds, and play two games on Thursday. Barring early elimination, they’ll take a long break and conclude play on Sunday. Pitcher Todd Stewart also played about a foot taller in the Brassfield game. Though he surrendered 11 scattered hits, the Royals’ right hander walked just two batters, while striking out five — two of those K’s coming to close out the bottom of the seventh inning. It was Stewart’s first win of the season, and his first complete game — “— in about two years,” he offered, sporting his own contented grin, after the game. “Todd finally got a win, which he really needs,” said coach Jim Sharon. “Even with 11 hits he didn’t really get hurt. He wasn’t serving ‘em up, and the defense helped him a bunch. “I thought we played fairly well. We had a fun time.” Johnson tied the game in the top of the second with a towering, 372-foot solo homer. Brassfield leapt back on top with two runs in the bottom of that inning, but Ozment responded with his own monster mash to lead off the third — a high, hanging, 348-foot shot. Ozment again came through in the fourth, tying the game with an RBI single after consecutive base hits from Stewart and Day. Johnson put the Royals in front, 4-3, with his second home run, a 2-strike, 359-footer. Ozment finished 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs and a walk, Ross was 2-for-4 with an RBI, while Johnson was 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs and was intentionally walked in his last at-bat. Of the Royals’ 12 hits, eight were from the bottom five in the order. “That’s what we’ve been needing; those guys came through,” Sharon continued. “We worked with Jimmo on Monday and changed his stance a little, and it paid off.” The Royals tacked on three insurance runs in the sixth with Ross’ solo blast and a 2 RBI double from Spears. After fouling one off about 400 feet, Spears’ second drive was a low screamer that hit near the top of the left field wall. Spears also got the Royals’ last RBI after getting hit by a pitch, with the bases loaded, in the top of the seventh. Spears finished 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, while Bryan Coppock was 2-for-3 with two walks. With the Royals trying to save pitching for today’s tournament game, Putnam City West tagged a pair of Ponca City journeyman pitchers for 13 hits, including a frightening drive from Ryan Ferguson that dropped Sharon like a rag doll in the fourth inning. “He didn’t have a bruise last night,” said dad/coach Sharon, this morning. “But I’m sure he’ll be hurting a little bit today.” In the second inning, consecutive hits from Ross and Dan LeFebver led to a 2 RBI Coppock-rocket to the center field wall. A sacrifice from Buddy McCoy, an RBI single from Johnson and an RBI walk to Chris McCool upped the Poncans’ ante early, 6-0. While Sharon gave up just two hits though the first three innings, Ferguson’s crippling punch sent the Poncan into a tailspin. The Badgers picked up five hits good for four runs in the fourth, pulling to within one, and unloaded again on reliever Spears in the fifth, with eight more runs on five hits. With the run-rule threatening, the Royals managed three more runs in the final two innings to make the score respectable, however. Coppock finished 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs and a walk, Johnson was 2-for-3 with two doubles, 2 RBIs and a walk, while LeFebver was 2-for-4. Game Notes — (game one) Day had a collision that reverberated through the park, smacking into the left field tin wall after hauling in a long fly ball. Though he spent some time on his back, he was okay ... the Royals turned a double play in the first ... the Royals had just one error, a dropped pop-up, in the sixth ... the Royals ended both the sixth and seventh with bases loaded ... (game two) the Badgers, who the Royals play again on Thursday, are all seniors ... Ted Ledbetter crushed a 400-foot plus home run, in the fifth. Ponca City 8, Putnam City Brassfield 4 Ponca City 011 113 1 — 8 12 1 Putnam City 120 000 1 — 4 11 0 Stewart (w) and Spears; Charney (l), Berg (6) and Jenson. Putnam City West 13, Ponca City 9 Ponca City 150 001 2 — 9 9 2 Putnam City 001 480 x — 13 13 2 Stoval, Parton (w, 2), Salazar (7), and Ferguson; Sharon (l), Spears (5) and Johnson. Football NotesPonca City Youth Football will hold signups for the fall season July 20 and 22 at PC Sports from 6 to 8 p.m. each day. Ponca City Youth Football is a tackle football program open to students in grades three through seven. For further information, contact David Kinkaid (762-6314 or 762-5011). Golf NotesIts a good thing Ponca City junior golfer Matt Ellis doesn’t smoke. Because lately he hasn’t been winning any cigars (as in, close but no ...) Ellis finished third in the USGA Junior Amateur Qualifying at Karsten Creek in Stillwater Monday, posting a 149 total for 36 holes. Drew Hackler of Sapulpa was the medalist with a 145 while Will Dodson of Tulsa was second at 148. The two low scorers qualify for the national USGA Junior Tournament in Pennsylvania. Early this summer, Ellis missed qualifying for the AJGA Tour by one stroke at Edmond. ——— Ponca City’s Jenni Nimmo finished sixth in the Oklahoma Independent Insurance Agent Classic Tuesday at Shawnee’s Fire Lake Golf Course. Nimmo posted a 80-83—163 in the two-day tournament. Melissa Heads of Oklahoma City won the girls’ division with a 18 total. Derrick Dixon of Guymon was the boys’ champion after shooting 141. Volleyball NotesLady Wildcat volleyball parents will meet Tuesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the old boys' gym at the high school to pick up schedules and rules for the upcoming season.
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