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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Thursday, July 15, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS SPORTS GARDENING LOCALFire Station Renovation Project on Target Fire Station Renovation Project on TargetBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer Renovation of the No. 1 Fire Station remains on target and is only one of many construction projects currently being monitored by the Ponca City Engineering Department. Work in June focused on beginning the area pavement, sheet rocking the interior, stucco repair on both the north face and south face of the old structure. In addition, the windows have been received and are being installed. In other projects, back filling and sodding remains to finalize work on North Union Street. Oklahoma Natural Gas needs to complete a sidewalk on the west side of the street, too. Keith Inskeep Appraisal Company is scheduled to do appraisal work on the Hartford Phase III project, from Joe Street to North Fourteenth Street, but no other work will start on this project until the right-of-way is purchased, according to Randy Lauritsen, city engineer. In June, the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and Waverly Street was open for traffic. Jim Fairbanks, engineer, confirmed two ditch liners on the culvert headwalls will be substantially completed this week. Work is still progressing on relocating utilities for the Waverly Street improvement, Highland Avenue to Industrial Boulevard. The final design documents are being completed. Additionally, the department is working with utility companies to complete their relocations. Drawings and specifications are finished for the sewer relocation at L.A. Cann and Turkey Creek and right-of-way (ROW) has been secured. The project was submitted to the county for a utility permit. A permit with the Department of Environmental Quality has been applied for, too. In addition, the project has been advertised for bids. Bids will be open on August 3. Furthermore, engineering work will soon begin on Waverly Street, from South Avenue to Highland Avenue. Also, Evans and Associates has been issued a notice to proceed on the North Ash Street and Hartford realignment and signalization. Traffic engineering will perform construction management and engineering will do the inspection work. Fairbanks said construction is almost complete on the culvert box, which will drain water under the street. Next, the top soil will be stripped for the new roadway and crews will begin dirt work. In other updates, Stanley Construction, of Vinton, Iowa., completed the synthetic rubber roof projects at the Park and Recreation warehouse and Unity Gym. Charlie L. Jones Company, of Arkansas City, Kan. is set to roof ten other city buildings. Additionally, water line has been installed on Little Lane and Gibson Place. The lines are going through pressure tests and chlorine tests to insure the water is up to good quality before the lines are tied-in. Also, Little lane is closed to traffic except for the north end. Chitwood Construction is demolishing three-fourths of the street and will start dirt work on the right of way. Fairbanks confirmed that they are trying to get the stretch from Seventh Street east to the school entrance completed before school starts. Design work has begun on the Standing Bear Phase II Trails project. The city commission approved the contract for the Master Plan portion and a steering committee has been set up to monitor the progress. In addition, plans and specs have been completed to repair a portion of the sanitary sewer repair on Overbrook Avenue between Virginia Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. The project has been advertised for bids. The department will open bids on August 3. Seven Aviation Explorer Scouts Get Look at Aviation CareersSeven area teenage young men and two scout advisors attended an Explorer Aviation Conference in Denver June 22-26. This event conducted by the Denver Area Scout Council and sponsored by United Airlines was attended by about 50 Aviation Explorer Scouts from ten different cities. This was an excellent program that gave these young people a first hand look at the career opportunities available in the aviation history. The Ponca City Aviation Explorer scouts attending the conference were Shane Patterson, Joe Fleck, Brian Scott, Elard Thomas, Ricky Shewmake, Aaron Thiele and Micah Perkins. The Scout advisors attending were Bill Thomason and Gene Sigle. The housing and morning and evening meals were provided at Regis University of Denver. Dormitory living was quite an eye opener to most of these young people and quite and experience. An orientation meeting was held Tuesday evening and the attendees heard a very inspiring talk presented by Bonni Simi, a young female United pilot, who came from a poor family and worked her way to become an Olympic Star, a TV Sports Announcer and a Pilot. Then the 50 scouts were divided into 10 teams which mixed the scouts from all cities. On Wednesday the Scouts went to the United Airlines Training Center where the Pilots and Flight attendants are trained. This is a very impressive complex with something like 35 or 40 big simulators for 747s, 757s, 777s and others. In class rooms here the teams were given instruction on Flight Operations, Avionics/Maintenance, Air Traffic Control, Air Craft Identification and other subjects. They were also given a demonstration of the air craft evacuation training and toured the complex. On Thursday the Scouts went to the United Airlines Hangar at the new Denver International Airport (DIA). Here they got to see these big planes up close and to learn a little bit about their maintenance and care. Also here the teams entered into competition and were given tests about the subjects covered. Awards were given to the winning teams on closing night. Friday the Scouts visited the Lockheed Martin plant which does the final assembly of rockets. Then they visited Buckley Air National Guard Base and back to the Denver International Airport to see the Customer Service areas of the United Airlines Operation. Saturday was a “fun” day and the Scouts were treated to a day at Six Flags Elitche Gardens. The Ponca City Scouts all enjoyed the conference and learned something about career opportunities in the Aviation Industry. The Ponca City Aviation Explorer Scouts are sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Booster Club and the Ponca City EAA Chapter 1046. The trip was financed by these two clubs and a donation from Wal-Mart. The Aviation Explorer Post meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Ponca City Airport at 7 p.m. To find out more about the program call Bill Thomason at 765-3866 or Gene Sigle at 762-7427. Oklahoma Teens Jeopardize Health To Look ‘Model’ ThinMost Oklahoma teens think they are overweight than teens nationally, according to the Oklahoma Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) of teens grades 9-12. The YRBS is a voluntary survey administered to almost 7,000 adolescents between December 1996 and December 1998. Of the areas in Oklahoma where the survey has been administered, results seem to indicate that more Oklahoma teens, 29.6 percent, saw themselves as overweight compared to teens surveyed nationally, 27.3 percent. Oklahoma girls (36.0 percent) were more likely to view themselves as overweight than girls nationally (33.5 percent). Another recent survey of 550 girls grades 5 - 12, published in the March 1999 issue of Pediatrics, revealed magazines influence girls’ perceptions of their own bodies and may have a corresponding effect on their desire to lose weight. Researchers found that 69 percent of the girls surveyed said magazine pictures influenced their idea of the perfect body shape; 47 percent wanted to lose weight because of the pictures, but only 29 percent were actually overweight. The authors suggested the print media could serve a public health role by using fewer underweight models and promoting physical exercise to lose weight. “Good nutrition is necessary for proper growth and development during teen years. Parents, caregivers, health care providers, and others who work with teens should be concerned about the YRBS findings on how Oklahoma teens, especially girls, perceive their bodies look and the type of weight loss method that they choose,” said State Health Commissioner J.R. Nida, MD. Other YRBS findings about Oklahoma teens showed: *61.8 percent of Oklahoma girls were attempting weight loss compared to 59.7 percent of girls nationally. *In the last 30 days, 9.4 percent of Oklahoma girls admitted vomiting or taking laxatives to try to control their weight compared to 7.5 percent of girls nationally. *62.9 percent of Oklahoma girls exercised in the past 30 days to lose weight compared to 65.4 percent of girls nationally. *19.5 percent of Oklahoma girls reported fasting for 24 hours or more to lose weight in the last 30 days, compared to 7.5 percent of girls nationally. “It is important for teens to eat right. About 20 percent of adult height and 5 percent of adult weight accrue during puberty. Failure to eat adequate calories and nutrients can delay sexual maturation, and retard or arrest growth,” Nida said. Nutrition needs vary by age, gender, size and activity level for calories, protein, calcium, iron, fiber and vitamins needed to develop properly. Nida said parents should stress good nutrition, healthy dietary choices and regular exercise. “Also, it wouldn’t hurt to tell your teenager they look good,” he added. Key dietary guidelines for teenage Americans include: *Eat a food from each part of the food guide pyramid i.e., dairy products, meat, vegetables, fruit, and breads. *Choose a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. *Eat rice, noodles, pasta or bread with each meal. *Limit intake of empty calories and junk food e.g., sodas, candy bars, etc. *Eat only when you are hungry. *Accept the fact that people come in different sizes and shapes. *Exercise and play hard enough to sweat at least 15 minutes every day. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers a new Body Wise website as part of the Girl Power! campaign to teach girls skills for healthy living including exercise, healthy eating habits and positive role models. The website helps transition girls through the difficult years of ages 9 to 14, by teaching self-confidence and by using celebrity hosts to promote fitness. Topics encourage girls to make the most of their lives. For more information visit the Girl Power! Internet site at http://www.health.org/gpower. DEATHSLavetta Ellis Endsley Lavetta Ellis EndsleyPAWHUSKA — LaVetta Ellis Endsley, longtime Pawhuska resident, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, in The Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville. She was 81. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 1999, at the First Christian Church in Pawhuska. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Directors, Pawhuska. LaVetta Ellis Endsley was born January 12, 1918, in McKey, Okla., the daughter of Ben F. and Sarah (Johnston) Ellis. She was educated in the Miami school system and graduated from Northeastern Oklahoma’s Teachers College (now Northeastern Oklahoma University) and Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University). She was employed as a teacher for 34 years in many Oklahoma schools. She married Clyde Endsley in 1959. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Pawhuska and The Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Chris Ellis Endsley of Daytona Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Mary Morgan of Bethany and Martha Gailey of Miami; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to The First Christian Church of Pawhuska and the Pawhuska Educational Trust, c/o Johnson’s Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 63, Pawhuska, Okla., 746056. Frances Marie MasonFrances Marie Mason, resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, in the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Blackwell. She was 97. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 1999, in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with the family officiating the service. Burial will be in the Braman Cemetery in Braman. Frances Marie Mason was born Jan. 19, 1902, west of Braman, the daughter of James and Zella (Gilchrist) Doran. She grew up in the Braman area and attended University Preparatory School in Tonkawa, graduating in 1920. She attended Phillips University in Enid, entering the teacher’s college. Following her graduation, she taught at various Kay County rural schools. She married Guy Mason on July 8, 1923, in Braman, and they settled in Tonkawa. They moved to various towns where her husband’s work in the oil fields located them. In the early 1930s, they returned to Braman and farmed west of Braman. During this time, she was a member of the Literary Club. In 1942, they moved to a farm west of Blackwell, and, in 1945, they moved to a farm southwest of Tonkawa where they farmed. Following retirement in 1966, they returned to Blackwell. Her husband preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 1972, after which she moved to a farm east of Braman. In 1987, she returned to Tonkawa, and then to Blackwell in 1998. She is survived by one daughter, Ilene Madrigal of Braman; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one son, Dale Mason; one brother, Gerald Doran; and one sister, Ruth Doran. Casket bearers will be Ron Ogan, Doug Harrington, Jim Bailey, J.E. Cochran, Richard Simpson and Kenneth Storck. Mary Helen NewtonMary Helen Newton, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at her home. She was 94. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 16, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery in Wichita Falls, Texas. Burial will be under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mary Helen (McHam) Newton was born Oct. 8, 1904, in Amarillo, Texas. She graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1921. She married Norman “Fig” Newton in Wichita Falls. She was employed as secretary to the president of Wichita National Bank. In 1961, they came to Ponca City when her husband was transferred as assistant superintendent of Continental Oil Co. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1979. Mrs. Newton enjoyed knitting. She is survived by five cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Leona GroverLeona Grover, longtime Burbank resident, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 87. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, 1999, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Michael Kear officiating. Arrangements are made under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Leona Grover was born in the Oklahoma City area on Oct. 7, 1911, the daughter of Frank and Maggie (Beal) Ferrell and grew up in the Sayre area. She married Niel Grover in Jones. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1991. The couple made their home in Burbank where her husband worked as an independent contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed needlepoint, crochett, and sewing. She is survived by her son, Niel Grover of Burbank. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and three sisters. Rex Glen WilliamsFAIRFAX — Rex Glen Williams, resident of Fort Worth, Texas, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at his home. He was 43. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16, 1999, in the Fairfax Cemetery with Mr. L.S. Manny Loveall, minister, Shidler First Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Rex Williams was born Nov. 10, 1955, in Fairfax, the son of Leonard and Joyce (McHenry) Williams. He attended Brewer High School in White Settlement, Texas, and has made his home in Fort Worth for the last 30 years. He was engaged in building construction and apartment maintenance. His favorite hobby was fishing. Surviving are his parents, Leonard and Joyce Williams of Shidler; one brother, Gary Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Rhiannon Wise of Kaw City; a granddaughter; and grandmother, Frankie Williams of Shidler. Honorary casket bearers will be James English, Jimmy Irwin, Richard Hammer, Ricky McHenry, Tom Poole, Steve McHenry, Terry McHenry, Monty Irwin, Warren Thomas, and Kevin Scott. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Vitoss Health Care Corp., 2501 Parkview Dr., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. ObituariesOpal LaVerne Wilson RoweOpal L. Wilson Rowe, longtime Ponca City resident, died Wednesday afternoon, July 14, 1999, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 74. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 16, 1999, 2 p.m. in the Blackwell I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Heslip, minister of education First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial is under direction of the Trout Funeral Home. Born Nov. 23, 1925, in Kay County, she was the daughter of Vernon and Myrtle (Curtis) Rowe. She attended Richland District School in Kay County and graduated from Tonkawa High School. On Aug. 12, 1944, she was married to Lloyd H. Wilson in Blackwell. She worked in the treasurer’s office in Ponca City, and assisted on help-line of Ponca City in past years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ponca City, served as past-president of the Beta Mother’s Club, and enjoyed painting, reading, gardening and flowers. Survivors include her daughter Cheryl Hill and husband Bill of Ponca City, sons Tim Wilson and wife Nancy of Bentonville, Ark., and Bill Wilson and wife Ruby of Stillwater. Additional survivors include grandchildren, Mark Hill and wife Stephani, Michelle Hill Hudson and husband John, also Robyn, Sarah, and Jessica Wilson, Randy and Robbie Wilson; great-grandchildren Maddison and Micah Hill, and Chandler Hudson. Also her brother George Rowe of Claremore, sisters Ollie Crawford of Tonkawa, Dorothy Fauchier of Ponca City, Pauline Cheney of Hill City, Kan., Frances Wilson of Ardmore. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. The family will be at 1320 Meadowbrook Drive paid obituary NEWS BRIEFSTime to Think Afghans — It’s School Reunion and Family Reunion time and that’s the time to remember the First United Methodist Women still have afghans that make excellent gifts for out-of-towners with Ponca City connections. They are available in four colors — burgundy, Hunter green, blue and navy. Phone 762-1429 or 765-0157. The money goes to missions. Peaches from Porter, Oklahoma. Fresh picked, order now. 765-1956. adv. It’s A Helping Group — Having depression, feeling down and don’t know why? Helpline volunteers can help, and it’s all confidential and without charge. Just dial 765-5555, any time of the day or night. Assault — A resident in the 1000 block of West Highland Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday to report he was assaulted. An officer responded and took information for a report. Attempted Rape — A Ponca City police officer responded to the 1300 block of Summers Place at 8:36 a.m. Wednesday regarding a report of attempted rape. Apparently, a girl reported that three boys tried to rape her Tuesday night, but did not succeed. The officer took information about the incident. At 12:16 p.m., an officer returned to the area and arrested a 16-year-old boy for attempted rape and a 15-year-old boy for attempted rape and oral sodomy. Pauline's Shrimp peel. All you can eat, $11.95, Friday the 16th. For reservations, call 765-5460.adv. Animal Abuse — At 11:16 a.m. Wednesday, a Ponca City police department made a warrant request for a subject in the 400 block of South Lake Street for inhumane treatment of animals. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Friday special from 4-8 p.m., all you can eat ribs with beans, potato salad and coleslaw, $7.49. 215 South 14th, 765-7979. adv. Fire — A crew from the Ponca City Fire Department responded to White Eagle at the Powwow grounds at 3:12 p.m. Wednesday to extinguish a fire which had spread to a wheat field. Beat The Heat! Come see new Door County Candles. Spiced Apple, Mulberry, Sugar Plum Spice, Hazelnut Cappuccino. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, Downtown Ponca City. adv. Fireworks — At 2:33 a.m. Thursday, a Ponca City police officer responded to a complaint of fireworks being shot in the 700 block of Marland Drive. The officer issued a citation to a youth. 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. Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a man at the Blackwell jail at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday on a city warrant. Dougan's Bar-B-Q Thursday special from 4-? 1/2 BBQ chicken with 2 vegetables. $4.25. 215 South 14th. 765-7979. adv. Warrant Served — At 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a man from Kay County jail on a city warrant. Crazy Day Special! Saturday, 20% off all items. Sale table with mark downs up to 50% off. Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City.adv. Accident — Oklahoma Highway Patrol received notice of a non-injury accident 6.5 miles south of U.S. 60 on U.S. 177 at 4:58 p.m. Wednesday. Head Country all day Friday special All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $7.49, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Accident — At 7:21 p.m. Wednesday, the Ponca City Police Department was advised of a motorcycle/vehicle accident at Kygar Road and L.A. Cann Drive, however the driver left the scene. An officer stood by until an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper arrived at the scene. No injuries were noted. Little Dance Smoke Shop. 3 miles south on 177. Marlboro $19.00; Winston-$19.00. Check our prices. 762-7071. Open 7a.m.- 8 p.m., 6 days. Sunday 10-6. adv. Rolled Away — A subject called the Ponca City Police Department from the 1300 block of El Camino Street at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday to report a vehicle had been stolen. An officer responded to take a report when it was discovered that the vehicle had rolled across the street. An accident report was taken. Arrest — A Ponca City Police officer arrested a 38-year-old woman at Oak Street and West Grand Avenue at 11:39 p.m. Wednesday for no drivers’ license. Recovered — An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 12:10 a.m. Thursday that two men possibly tried to get into a vehicle parked in the lot. The subjects left when they saw the employee. Two officers responded but were unable to locate the subjects. At 1:39 a.m., the employee called the police department to advise he was unable to locate the owner of the car and asked officers to check the registration. An officer responded and determined that the vehicle had been stolen from Oklahoma City. The vehicle was towed and a report was taken. Held Up — A resident in the 100 block of North Ash Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 1:31 a.m. Thursday to advise his son was held at gun point in the parking lot of Dollar General, 801 West Grand Avenue. Seven officers responded to the scene but were unable to locate any subjects. Information was taken for a report. Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 28-year-old man from the Blackwell jail at 1:46 a.m. Thursday on a city warrant. GARDENINGButterfly Farming Inspires Magazine Butterfly Farming Inspires MagazineTONKAWA — The flying colors of beautiful butterflies are sparking widespread interest in a new magazine published here. Schatz Publishing Company of Tonkawa, which publishes agricultural journals such as AgVentures Magazine, has tailored its latest effort to serve the needs of the commercial butterfly farming and business industry. “The butterfly industry is indeed blossoming,” says company owner Sherrie Schatz. “Many companies offering butterflies don’t even advertise because word of mouth demand is so high.” Beautiful butterflies are marketed for release at weddings and other special events as a more environmentally friendly alternative to throwing rice or releasing balloons. There are also a growing number of “butterfly houses” - exhibits that allow tourists to walk among flying butterflies as well as to experience watching a butterfly emerge from its casing. Cypress Gardens, Calloway Gardens, and even Walt Disney World, are just a few businesses that now sport butterfly houses and/or gardens. A growing number of U.S. butterfly farmers are making a livelihood supplying butterflies to these butterfly houses. Thousands of butterflies are being imported into the country monthly for this same purpose. One butterfly farmer is putting himself through college on butterfly funds. He’s even had people cry when they learn he's sold out, and offer more than the $100 per dozen he normally charges. An important aspect of butterfly farming is providing the growing stock with feed — larval host plants for the caterpillar. Offering milkweed and other butterfly larval host plant seeds is another spinoff market that some butterfly producers are targeting. Schatz Publishing is excited about the response to the magazine. For more information call toll free 888-474-6397. SPORTSRoyals at Putnam CityE’s Don’t Agree With Legion’s DBy MATTHEW KOENIG News Sports Writer PUTNAM CITY — In baseball, E usually stands for Error. For American Legion majors coach Jim Sharon, however, it now stands for Exasperation. The Royals exasperated their coaches a number of times in Wednesday’s match up with Oklahoma City Reynolds, flubbing four routine plays in the infield en route to a 6-5 loss in the first round of the Putnam City Tournament. “Errors came back to haunt us, again,” Sharon sighed. “We can’t do that. I think we’re trying to learn our vowels — A, E, I, O and U. Only we don’t quite understand E.” The Royals do seem to understand O, as in Offense, cranking out 10 hits, including another nice effort from the bottom half of their order. All but two in the line up notched a hit. “We can hit the ball, we just can’t field it,” Sharon continued. “Now we’ve got a tough row to hoe. We’re going to have to play pretty stinkin’ well, because the two teams we play look tough, and they’re senior-dominated.” So E could also stand for Early Exit, which is what the Poncans (14-21) are in danger of now. They’ll return to Putnam City’s Dolese Park for a third late evening of baseball, today, engaging in a pair of must-win bouts with Yukon and Putnam City West. Yukon fell to PC West, 4-3, in eight innings, Tuesday. After falling behind 6-2, the Royals did stage a big rally in the top of the sixth, picking up four hits and three runs to pull within one. Jeff Furnas and Chris McCool started things off with consecutive base hits, and Todd Stewart got the run parade underway with a rocket up the middle to plate Furnas. Jimmo Ozment then drove in Stewart with a long sacrifice fly, and Bryan Coppock concluded the scoring drive with another RBI rip up the middle. Though Jerrod Spears threw out a stealing base runner to end Reynolds’ threat in the bottom of that inning, the Royals failed to produce in the top of the seventh, going 4-and-out to end the game. Furnas did a respectable job on the mound for the Royals, giving up six hits and just one walk (and one hit batter), while striking out three. A crushing single from Jimmo Ozment, a base hit from J. Michael Sharon and an RBI line drive up the third base line from Spears gave the Royals their first run, in the third. Reynolds responded with three unearned runs in the bottom of that inning to take the lead. McCool dropped a base hit into shallow right field to lead off the fourth inning, stole second, went to third on an error and scored on a wild pitch to drag the Poncans to within one, 3-2. Reynolds bolted into the lead for good in the bottom of the fifth, picking up three more runs on three hits (and an error). Sharon was 2-for-3 with a walk, Spears was 2-for-4 with an RBI, McCool was 2-for-3 with a walk, while Stewart was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Game Notes — McCool fought off a full-count strike and drew a walk to give the Royals a base runner in the seventh ... Spears threw out two base-stealers, one at second and one at third ... shortstop Coppock had a fantastic stop in the sixth, diving to his right to snare a sharply hit ground ball ... kudos to Furnas’ brother, Jon, who out-shined his elder sibling with a 3-homer effort in last weekend’s Jim McGee Memorial Tournament. The PC Crunch 12-and under slugger connected on a 3-run blast in one game, and had a pair of solo shots in another. OKC Reynolds 6, Ponca City 5 Ponca City 001 103 0 — 5 10 4 Reynolds 003 030 x — 6 6 1 Rowden (w), Rogers (s, 6), and Debaud; Furnas (l) and Spears.
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