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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Tuesday, September 8, 1998 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS BUSINESS LOCALPolice Searching for Clues In Death of Elderly Woman Police Searching for Clues In Death of Elderly WomanBy PATTI PFEIFFER News Staff Writer It has been 10 days since the body of an elderly Ponca City woman was discovered and although police have been conducting an “intensive” investigation, they are no closer in finding a suspect or motive in the brutal murder. The body of 86-year-old Margaret Mock was discovered in her home in the 300 block of South Eighth Street by her daughter on Aug. 29. Cause of death has been ruled as a “homicidal violence” by the State Medical Examiner’s office and police have further stated that she died from multiple injuries from a blunt instrument. The time of death can only be determined to have been in an 18-hour period sometime after 9:30 p.m. Friday when she was last heard from and 5 p.m. Saturday when her body was discovered. According to police, there was no sign of forced entry and there were no signs that the woman was sexually assaulted. It is “lack” that have police searching frantically for clues and any information that will assistant them in their investigation — lack of leads, lack of evidence, witnesses, a motive and lack of a suspect. “We don’t have anything at this point,” Detective Capt. Dwaine Vincent said. “The neighborhood canvas failed to turn up anything. We have received phone calls and have checked each and every one, however, so far they’ve been dead ends. But I’m confident that this case is solvable and think that one of these days the ‘right’ phone call will be made or we’ll find ‘the’ that will break the case for us.” It is that lack of leads that differentiates this murder case from all the others says Police Chief Raymond Ham. “The only difference between this case and other murder cases is the lack of leads which is what is making it so difficult for us,” Ham said. “We have two detectives assigned full time to this case and it may take some time but we intend to solve this case and will do everything humanly possible to do so.” Police are still waiting for lab results from both the State Medical Examiner’ office and the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation which could take several weeks to receive. Police are urging anyone with any possible information in this case to contact them at 767-0370 or to contact Crime Stoppers at 762-5100 where they can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Nearly NewsKim Manning, 1996 graduate of Po-Hi and daughter of Kathy Manning of Ponca City, will be appearing in a television commercial for CD Warehouse premiering Thursday during the MTV Video Music Award show. Manning is a third year student at the University of Tulsa, majoring in musical theater and was on the list of Outstanding College Students last year. Yes, it was a new record on Saturday at 106 degrees, breaking the old mark of 105 set in 1931, but not the 1050 as stated in the weather report of Sunday’s News. Must remember to capitalize the “0” to make a “)” so it would have stated (breaks 1931 record of 105). Thanks to all of you who pointed it out! About 6 a.m. this morning, after his morning run near his home on Robin Road, Larry Heslip had an unexpected caller for early morning coffee. As he arrived back from his run, the friendly little visitor met him at the door and waited to be let in. The little ferret obviously was only planning a short visit since he only had on a little red collar with a bell, but no luggage. Heslip says he’s invited the friendly little pet to stay for a short extended visit until his owner claims him by calling 765-4427 during the day or 762-1611 after 5 p.m. The Title IX Indian Education Parent Committee meeting scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The next meeting will be announced later. CorrectionA story in Sunday’s News concerning four teenagers arrested for armed robbery was incorrect. There were no residential robberies involved. All robberies were of businesses. The News regrets any confusion or misunderstanding that may be resulted. Cherokee Strip Golf Classic Set This WeekBy LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Staff Writer A tradition that began three dozen years ago continues this week as 180 golfers take to the links at Ponca City Country Club Thursday, Friday and Saturday to benefit Opportunity Center for Retarded Children Foundation. It’ll be the 37th annual Cherokee Strip Golf Classic on the course that day. “Chief” David Mills, says that the three-day event, which is both a 36-hole pro-am, and social event has over the past 36 years brought the Foundations’ assets to a total of $2 million. Income from the tournament is contributed annually for support of Opportunity Center programs which benefit disadvantaged clients. “This year the tournament will featured 36 teams, consisting of one PGA professional and four amateurs. Plays consists of 36 holes over two days on the beautiful Ponca City Country Club Course. Many volunteers help the event be a success.” He added, “Ponca City is a better community by reason of the Opportunity Center programs and the support received from ‘The Strip.’” Although there are only two official days of tournament play, many of the players come in from across the nation and state to play a practice round and to take part of the social activities that begin Thursday evening. Additionally a number of spouses and women guests play in a golf tournament Thursday morning at the Club Course. While the men are on the course during the tournament the women can be part of the golf gallery, or they can take advantage of the slate of activities planned daily for them. The tournament play will have a shot-gun start both days, with the teams beginning play on different holes at the same time. One day a team will tee-off at 8:30 a.m., and the next day at 1:30 p.m. or visa versa. PC Public School Foundation Week Begins CampaignThis week has been designated as Ponca City Public School Foundation Week to kick off the annual fund raising campaign. The Ponca City Public School Foundation (PCPSF) has been maximizing the quality of education for youth in Ponca City since 1986. Since that time, nearly $130,000 in grants have been disbursed to Ponca City teachers in the form of grants. The Foundation is now conducting the fund raising campaign. Contributions to the foundation are 100 percent tax deductible. Seventy-five percent of every dollar donated is placed in endowment. The remaining 25 percent is used to fund grants and pay operating expenses. The foundation is currently governed by Robin Richardson, president; Sandy Murphy-Driggers, vice president; Don Nuzum, treasurer; Holly LaBossiere, secretary; and Gini Carey, Rhea Howard, Sandra Hudack, Margie Newman, Pam Oster, Kathy Paczkowski, Jim Roland and Kathleen Scribner. Ex-officio members are Dr. John Scroggins and Michael Grimes. Trustees are in the process of visiting each school site to raise awareness of the available grants. Fall grant applications are due Nov. 1. Anyone wishing to make a contribution may send a check to PCPSF, P.O. Box 522, Ponca City, Okla. 74602. DEATHSHarold Whitlow Harold WhitlowHarold “T.Y.” Whitlow, longtime Ponca City resident, died Friday, Sept. 4, 1998 at his home. He was 76. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tom Ramsey, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home. Mr. Whitlow was born Feb. 6, 1922, in Wichita, Kan. He was the son of Walter and Lillian Whitlow. He moved to Ponca City as a child and attended Ponca City schools. He then served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. On Sept. 8, 1945, he married Delphine Richter in Ponca City. He worked in the refinery at Continental Oil Company for 34 years, before retiring in 1978. He enjoyed fishing, and was a member of the First Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. Mr. Whitlow is survived by his wife, Delphine of the home; two daughters, Daria Phillips and Denise “Dee Dee” Scott both of Ponca City; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one grandchild. Casket bearers will be Zack Martin, John Reynolds, Skip Phillips, Danny Scott, Ray Kizer and Larry Teichmer. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. George BellFAIRFAX — George Bell, Fairfax area resident, died Sept. 5, 1998, at Fairfax Memorial Hospital. He was 72. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Fairfax, with pastor Leon Davis officiating. Burial will be in Fairfax Cemetery under the direction of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home. George Bell was born Aug. 10, 1926, to Hudson and Annie Bell of Bovina, Miss. He was married to Everlain Frye on Dec. 10, 1954. Mr. Bell’s main interest and pastime was gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Everlain; six sons George Bell Jr. of Tallulah, La., Arthur Foster of Lansing, Mich., Henry Frye of Broken Arrow, Isiah Bell of Oklahoma City, Tommy Bell of West Lake, La., and Markus Bell of Dallas, Texas; five daughters Shirley Bell of LaFayette, Colo., Clara Coates of Copperas Cove, Texas, Linda Bell of Fairfax, Connie Webb of Plano, Texas, and Debra Bell of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Oliver Bell of Tallulah, La.; two sisters, Helen Bell of Columbus, Ga., and Ora Bell of Vicksburg, Miss.; 24 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jerry and Robert; one sister, Sadie: and a son, Cornelius. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Bell’s name to the George Bell Memorial Foundation, c/o First State Bank, P.O. Box 427, Fairfax, OK 74634-0427. ObituariesJennie Yvonne HowardTONKAWA — Jennie Yvonne Howard, Tonkawa resident, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She was 22 years old. Jennie was born Sept. 5, 1976, to William Ray and Patricia (Clemons) Brunton in Independence, Kan. She graduated from Tonkawa High School and attended Northern Oklahoma College. She was married to Jared Michael Howard, May 2, 1998 at the First Christian Church in Tonkawa. She was a member of the First Christian Church where she taught Sunday School. Survivors are her husband, Mike, of the home; her parents; grandparents, Raymond and Johnnie Brunton of Tonkawa; and one sister, Cheri Clemons of Tonkawa. She was preceded in death by one brother, Blake Michael Brunton. The service is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 1998, at the First Christian Church in Tonkawa with the Rev. Richard Thomasson of the First Baptist Church in Tonkawa, officiating. Burial will be conducted at the IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa. Arrangements are under the direction of McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home, Tonkawa. paid obituary Lenora Bell SneedLenora Bell “Aunt Sissy” Sneed, longtime Ponca City resident, died Sunday evening Sept. 6, 1998 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She was 75. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in the Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Casket bearers will be Kenny Andrews, Leon Andrews, Kurt Andrews, Brad Sneed, Everette Van Hoesen, and Chad Van Hoesen. Lenora Sneed was born Jan. 31, 1923 in Perry, Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Estella (Bunch) Andrews. The family moved to Kildare for a short time before returning to Perry where she attended school and graduated from the Perry High School. During World War II she moved to Evansville, Ind., and worked as a welder at the Evansville shipyard. Following the war she returned to Perry. On Dec. 13, 1946, she was married to Virgil E. Sneed in Fayetteville, Ark. The couple made their first home in Springdale, Ark. They moved to Ponca City in 1948. Mrs. Sneed worked as the cafeteria manager for the First Lutheran School from 1969 to 1975. She later worked in the deli for the M&W Grocery Store. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church since 1948 and was active in the Lutheran Womens Missionary League and the Lutheran Social Services. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing and attending her family’s sporting events. Her home was known as the family gathering spot where all were welcome. Surviving are her husband, Virgil, of the home; two daughters, Valorie Rogers, of Norman, and Melodie McNee, of Derby, Kan.; two granddaughters, April-Heather Rogers, of Norman and Lauren Alexandra McNee, of Derby, Kan.; two brothers, Willard Andrews, of Perry, and Clarence Andrews, of Blackwell; one sister, Bonnie Moody, of Farmers Branch, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for diabetes research 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. The family will be at the home, 319 East Brookfield. paid obituary Services PendingCharles D. CapehartARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Charles D. Capehart, Arkansas City resident, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998, at his home. He was 51. A memorial service is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Arkansas City, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of the home. Other arrangements will be announced later by Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas City, Kan. NEWS BRIEFSHump Pilots Reunion — Wednesday through Sunday, the China-Burma-India Hump Pilots Association will hold its 53rd annual reunion in Atlanta Ga., at the Renaissance Hotel. For further information call (580) 761-2925. Look Good ... Feel Better — American Cancer Society “Look Good ... Feel Better” session, Sept. 21, 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. For information call 765-0864. Kaw Nation Election — Members of the Kaw Nation are reminded that voting polls will be open Sunday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to vote for a chairman, secretary and two council members. Please take time to vote. Homeward Bound Bull — A “large black bull” was reported in the roadway at Hubbard Road and U.S. 77 at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. However when police arrived the bull reportedly jumped the fence and returned to his pasture. Fireworks — At 6:29 a.m. Monday a man was reportedly shooting fireworks at the intersection of South Lake Street and West Ponca Avenue. An officer was assigned. Dinner Tickets for Heritage Day’s speaker, Dr. Goble, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Kaw City Community Center, available at Cultural Center, Pioneer Bank, Kaw City Chamber of Commerce or call Kaw Lake Association, 762-9494, for information. adv. Extra Patrol — Extra patrol was requested in the 400 block of South Palm Street at 10:49 p.m. Monday after a prowler was reported. Break-In — At 9:42 a.m. Monday a man from the 500 block of West Chestnut Avenue called police to report that his garage had been broken into. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Instant Passport Pictures. Graham Photo, 201 North First, 765-4348. adv. Window Broken — A woman in the 100 block of East Prospect Avenue notified police at 7:03 p.m. Monday that a window had been broken out of her vehicle. An officer was assigned. Effective July 1, 1998 Ron Wimmer is not associated with Rainbow International. adv. Hit and Run — A man in the 900 block of North Fourth Street advised police at 9:51 a.m. Monday that his vehicle had been hit the night before, while it was parked in the street. The information was logged. Po-Hi Class of 1969 Reunion Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10 at the Conoco Fourth Street Clubhouse at 7:00 p.m. All class members interested in helping with 30 year reunion plans are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Susan Lander at 765-2876 or 762-5659. adv. Grass Fire — Fire units responded to a report of a grass fire near Carbon Black off U.S. 177 at 10:36 a.m. Monday. Fire officials reported hoses would not reach all of the fire and the fire would be left to burn itself out since it would not go anywhere. New Shipment of antiques: Wardrobes, tables, coalhod, embossed umbrella stand, wicker chair, child’s wardrobe and set of six chairs. New shipment of the latest look in jewelry. Come see! Christy's, 3005 North 14th. adv. Slashed Tires — At 5:58 p.m. Monday a woman in the 500 block of West Otoe Avenue reported that the tires of her vehicle had been slashed and a window was broken out. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Longwood Reunion — A reunion of Longwood area residents, former and present, will be held Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Lake Ponca Shelterhouses 1 and 2. Vehicle Vandalism — At 1:41 p.m. Monday a woman in the 800 block of North Osage Street advised police that the tires of her vehicle had been punctured. An officer was assigned. Inventory Clearance!! Are you missing out???? Back on the rack. adv. Vehicle Vandalism — At 3:09 a.m. Tuesday a woman in the 700 block of South Waverly Street contacted police after her vehicle was vandalized. An officer was assigned. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 6-8 p.m. 205 West Hartford. adv. Slashed Tires — Police were informed at 2:36 p.m. Monday that the tires of a vehicle had been slashed while parked in the 200 block of West Grand Avenue. A report was taken. Every Wednesday ð price clothes, shoes and purses except priced items. Check our Daily Specials. Caboose Thrift Shoppe, First and Central. adv. Stolen Bike — At 2:49 p.m. Monday a bike in the 1100 block of North First Street was reported stolen, however it was soon recovered. Vandalism — At 4:24 p.m. Monday police were notified of vandalism at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken. Stolen Plant — Extra patrol was requested at 4:55 p.m. Monday after a plant in the 900 block of South Fourth Street was reportedly stolen from the yard. Arrest — Police arrested a 38-year-old man from the 500 block of South Washington Street at 11:32 p.m. Monday on a city warrant for domestic assault and battery and a Kay County warrant for failure to appear on holding stolen property. Arrest — A 34-year-old man was arrested at 1:16 a.m. Tuesday from the 1100 block of North Second Street for driving under the influence, driving under suspension, no insurance and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a light pole at Albany Avenue and North Union Street. Need Your carpet cleaned? Top of the line equipment, latest technology factory trained technician, introductory price. Call Floorcraft, 762-8381 adv. Smoke Smelled — At 8:36 p.m. Monday a woman at Citgo, 320 West Grand Avenue, contacted police when she smelled smoke coming from the store room. Fire units were assigned and the smoke was found to be coming from a cigarette in another room. BUSINESSJobless Rate Up for Month Jobless Rate Up for MonthKay County’s unemployment rate edged up in July to 6.8 percent compared to 6.2 in June, but is down from July 1997, listed at 7.4 percent, according to Oklahoma Employment Security Commission figures. The preliminary July estimate of the state’s average is 4.3 percent. The national average preliminary rate for July is an estimated 4.7 percent. The total of those working in Kay County is an estimated 22,000, and there are 1,610 unemployed. The state work force is an estimated 1,644,900. The estimated number of unemployed is 70, 000. Nearby Payne County showed the lowest unemployment rate in the state for July at 1.7 percent. The same percent was shown for a year ago, and June’s figure was 1.6 percent. Payne listed a work force of 34,250 and 580 unemployed. Noble County shows 2.7 percent unemployed compared to 3.1 percent in June and 3.6 percent in July. The total number of those employed was listed at 5,640 and 160 unemployed. Osage County shows 20,120 employed and 590 out of work for a 2.8 unemployment rate compared 3.5 in June and 3.8 in 1997. Pawnee lists 6,310 as employed and 280 unemployed for a rate of 4.3 percent unemployed compared to 5.1 in June and 6.2 a year ago. Conoco Joint Venture Now Moving ProductPUERTO LA CRUZ, Venezuela — Petrozuata, a joint venture between Conoco and Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), is producing extra-heavy oil from the Orinoco Belt in eastern Venezuela and has begun moving it through a 120-mile pipeline to the Jose Industrial Complex, located on the northern coast. “Petrozuata is proud of achieving this important milestone in the project’s development, which is being accomplished in the Zuata area, to the south of the state of Anzoategui,” said Maria Lizardo, Petrozuata’s president. “Venezuela has reached a new era in national oil development in which we are able to draw on PDVSA’s and Conoco’s technology and experience — as well as other national and foreign companies that have participate dine project — to strengthen our position as a producing country for international markets.” Drilling on the 55,000-acre tract began in 1997. Thirty-one horizontal wells are complete, and about 45 more are in various stages of development. First oil was accomplished on time, as originally planned three years ago. “The 35-year Petrozuata joint venture is a key component of Conoco’s strategy to increase production and reserves through large, long-lived development projects,” said Rob McKee, Conoco’s executive vice president, exploration production. “With Petrozuata’s first oil, we celebrate a historic hour for the Orinoco Belt — the world’s largest discovered reserve of extra-heavy crude oil.” “Our companies’ strategic association is an excellent example of the future of Venezuela’s oil industry since it shows in a concrete manner the economic viability of projects demanding large investments and state-of-the-art technologies. Additionally, it opens the possibility of growth for certain regions of our country that need this momentum for their socioeconomic development,” said Hildebrando Martell, vice president of PDVSA Orinoco Belt. Petrozuata’s crude oil is being transported through a newly built pipeline that runs from the Zuata field in the Orinoco Belt to a tank farm in Jose, on the he northern coast of Venezuela. It is the first private pipeline to be built in Venezuela in more than 20 years. First oil began to flow through the pipeline Aug. 30. It will take about 20 to 30 days to fill the pipeline completely and reach Jose. A 36-inch pipeline is transporting a mixture of extra-heavy crude oil and diluent to Jose (diluent is necessary to increase the fluidity of the 9 degree API crude oil) and a 20-inch pipeline returns diluent to the main station in the field for reuse. “The pipeline has sufficient capacity to transport oil production from other companies working in the he Orinoco Belt, and agreements are being negotiated to make this possible,” Lizardo said. Petrozuata production is part of a $2.4 billion project that eventually will include facilities in Jose to upgrade the extra-heavy crude oil into synthetic crude. These facilities are expected to be completed in 2000. One New Home Permit IssuedOne single home permit was issued in August by Ponca City Building Inspector James Brown. This brings the total for this type of housing for the first eight months of the year to two. The permit was issued for a valuation of $160,000. The total number of single family permits issued in 1997 was five, according to the Code Enforcement Department. There were five commercial permits issued in August for a valuation of $123,900. Four addition permits were issued at an valuation of $67,500. There were 16 miscellaneous permits with a valuation of $116,780. There were 19 electrical permits issued and 116 inspections made by the electrical department headed by Earl Whittaker. The plumbing department headed by Buddy R. Osborn, issued 35 permits and 45 inspections were made. There were 12 mechanical permits issued and 24 inspections. Total building inspection revenue for August was $1,195. PC Country Club Names New General ManagerPonca City Country Club (PCCC) has announced the selection of B.E. “Mac” McCreedy as its new general manager. “We are extremely fortunate to have a general manager of Mac’s caliber to take over the helm of our great country club,” said Vic Coates, president of the PCCC. McCreedy and his wife, Deanna, are relocating to Ponca City from Rocky Mount, Mo., but he is not a stranger to the community. He served as interim general manager of PCCC from November 1995 to February 1996. He has also served as interim general manager form June of this year until being named full-time general manager late last month. McCreedy’s club management experience began during his 20-year military career in the United States Air Force. During the last 10 years of his military career, he managed military clubs. After retiring from the military in 1969, McCreedy spent another 20 years in civilian club management at three California country clubs and retired in 1989 in Palm Desert, Calif., where he was president of Ironwood Country Club. “Returning to Ponca City and the country club this summer was a ‘coming-home’ event of sorts for me,” said McCreedy. “During my previous stay in Ponca City, I quickly learned that this a community where you rapidly meet folks and build friendships. Deanna and I are looking forward to a wonderful life here.” McCreedy offered his encouragement to everyone not already associated with the Ponca City Country Club to stop by the facility on Pecan Street north of Lake Road and tour the facilities. “Once people have a chance to see for themselves the quality of the facilities and the services offered they’ll be thoroughly impressed; I guarantee it,” he said. Home National Offering Internet Banking ServiceHome National Bank President David Mills recently announced the arrival of Internet banking for customers of the bank. “We believe the Internet will become increasingly important to our customers in the future,” said Mills. “By introducing an affordable product now, we feel like we’re positioned to offer our Internet savvy customers a level of service they deserve and appreciate.” HomeB@nking at HBN provides customers with absolute, 24-hour control of their bank deposits and loans, as well as the freedom to pay bills electronically, stop payments, transfer funds, balance checkbooks online, and more. While many people still harbor concerns about accessing their personal finances over the Internet, HomeB@nking features a superior level of security and all the comfort of FDIC insurance. “We’ve had enough requests over the last few years that we know there is a significant number of people out there ready to do their banking over the Internet,” explained Vice President Lori Nuzum. “That product is very easy to use, and the customers can do their banking on their time, instead of when the bank is open.” HomeB@nking is affordable and easy to use, according to Mills. Personal and business customers can try the product absolutely free for 90 days, then pay a low monthly fee with no charges for online bill payment. Demonstrations are available free of charge in the Home National Bank locations downtown and at Fourteenth and Prospect. Home National’s web site can be located at www.homenational.com. Update Deadline Scheduled Oct. 18The annual Update of The Ponca City News is set for publication on Oct. 18. Industries and businesses wishing to publish stories and pictures in the edition (free of charge) are encouraged to call Louise Abercrombie for information at 765-3311. Industry and business may prepare their own stories or The News will assist. Deadline for the information to be received is Oct. 1. LIFESTYLESEvent To Honor Hutchisons Event To Honor HutchisonsMr. and Mrs. Paul Hutchison, 2504 Cardinal, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 11. A reception in their honor will be held 2-4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Northeast Baptist church. Hosts for the occasion will be Blanche Lambert, Ruth Ballard and nieces and nephews: Paul, Russell, Marti Didlake and Kerin Miller. Paul Hutchison and the former Marie Brown were married Sept. 11, 1938 in Paris, Ark. and made their first home in Hoffman. They have resided in their present home for 35 years. They are members of Northeast Baptist Church and Mr. Hutchison is the retired owner of Dollar Saver stores. Mr. Hutchison served with the United States Navy during World War II. Harris Family Reunion Held at Wentz ParkThe Harris reunion has been an event at Wentz Park in Ponca City every year since 1991. Children of the late Glenn Harris were sponsors of the gathering July 24 and 25. Friday evening, the relatives gathered and had dinner. Saturday morning they met for breakfast and had lunch catered at noon. The relatives enjoyed snacks that evening. The reunion concluded after breakfast and devotions on Sunday. The Clara V. Harris scholarships are given to “deserving” college students in the extended family and an auction was held to fund the project. Verle Harris and Philip Tannehill were in charge. Amy Roberts, granddaughter of Glenda Roberts, and Carly McCloud, granddaughter of the late Donald Harris, have applied for scholarships for this year. Opal Loraine Tannehill’s 90th birthday was celebrated with a cake and a Harris trivia game. Doris Lumkin won the game and received a T-shirt for being the Harris trivia buff. Myrna Oldham gave an “ode to the family” which recalled childhood memories. The 60th anniversary of Melvin and Helen Harris Curtis and Clifford and Doris Harris Lamkin were acknowledged with a collage of pictures of their double wedding and 50th anniversaries. The display was made by their daughters, Janice Norris and Barbara Shirley. The two couples were married by the brides’ uncle, Zack Harris, once a pastor of the Blackwell Christian Church. Myrna Oldham also honored the couple. Carolyn Chaufty created a karaoke for the occasion. Charles Dennis Harris highlighted entertainment with songs and guitar music. He lives in northern Idaho and hadn’t been able to attend the reunions until this year. There were117 people at this year’s reunion . The family of Opal (Harris) Tannehill included Dexter and Myrna (Tannehill) Oldham of Tulsa; her daughter Renita (Rains) May of Blackwell and son, Stanley and Lisa (Tebow) Rains; their children, Eric and Angie Rains, Dean and Alyssa, and Kyle, Joe, Jake and Ted Rains of Blackwell; Rodney and Deanna (Christianson) Tannehill and granddaughters Brandy Scarth, Wynter and Cinda Perkins all of Arkansas City, Kan., and Philip Tannehill and son Dave of Blackwell. The family of the late Glenn Harris are all Californians. They were Verle and Karen (Hayashi) Harris, and sons Tom and Alma and their daughter Anna and Sharon, Derrel and Nancy Harris and children, Keith and Roxanna, of Orind, Calif.; David and Elaine Hayashi Harris and sons Patrick and Sean of Moorpark, Calif. Glenda Harris Roberts and grandson Jamie Roberts of Yorba Linda, Calif.; Karen Nel Harris Giefer and grandsons, Mickael and Zachary Giefer. Lindsay and Jenet Harris Caldares of Highland, Calif. The family of Bess Harris Adkins of Ponca City included Bob Adkins of Tulsa; Ron and Pat Adkins of Ponca City; Chet and Beth Adkins Farr of Tulsa; Steve and Shirley Adkins Keller of Ponca City; Bill and Mary Ann Adkins Mitchell and granddaughter Haley Davis of Ponca City; Richard and Pat Adkins and daughter Michele Adkins Owens of Ponca City; and Randy and Cammy Adkins Draper and son Garrott. Also Elizabeth Adkins was present. The family of the late Vernon Harris included his wife, Turla Smith Harris of Blackwell; Jim and Wadonna Harris Corn of Kingwood, Texas; L.D. and Carolyn Harris Chaufty of Ponca City; Danny Harris of Newkirk; and Ron and Twila Jean Harris Frohock of Plano, Texas. Melvin and Helen Harris Curtis of San Bernardino, Calif., and their daughter Janice and husband Ted Norris of Vista, Calif. Clifford and Doris Harris Lamkin’s family included their son Bob and Marsha Lamkin and grandson Brad and Stacy Lamkin and children, Allie and Taylor, and Brett Lamkin and Trisha Merriman Lamkin, all of Cleveland, Ohio; Barbara Lamkin Shirley, Jeff and Lori Shirley and Stephanie; Steve Shirley and Don and Lisa Shirley Beene, Ashley and Jordan, all of Fort Worth, Texas. Attending from the family of the late Jack Harris were his son Charles Dennis Harris of Sandpoint, Idaho, and daughter Jackie and her son Ryan of Derby, Kan. The children of Phyllis and Frank Parker included Elaine Parker Pullium and daughter Sharon Millet Driskill and sons Cody, Joshua, Kimberly Aden and son Austin Aden and daughter Amber Aden, all of Hutchinson, Kan. Two daughters of the late Jim Harris were present — Trudy Harris Marshall and husband J.B. Marshall of Pflugerville, Texas, and Susan Harris Denton and sons Drew and Dirk Busby and daughter Brittney Denton of Oklahoma City; and the mother of this family, Donna Harris Wright and husband Dale Wright of Blackwell. Bob and Sue Ellis Harris and son Robert and daughters Jennifer and Melissa, all of San Bernardino, Calif. Maternal cousin Charles and Joan Dungen of Enid came by as did Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hine of Ponca City. SPORTSYoung Harriers Spark Wildcats CC Teams Young Harriers Spark Wildcats CC TeamsPreparing for Saturday’s home meet, newcomers have grabbed the spotlight for the Ponca City cross country teams. Battling 100 degree temperatures, the harriers took on a field of 18 teams at Sapulpa last weekend and finished well with the boys taking seventh and the girls 10th . Freshman Jessica Jorgenson, in her first season of competitive running, led the Lady Cats with a 14th place finish in 6:26 for the two-mile race. “Jessica did everything we asked her to do,” Po-Hi coach Kelly Chaney said. “She ran a really good race.” Jorgenson finished well in front of the other Po-Hi girls, but Chaney was pleased with the Lady Cats’ performances. “Between the varsity and junior varsity, we had seven girls within 25 seconds of each other,” Chaney said. “The team is really making improvement and this was a really tough race with the terrible heat.” Amanda Cobb and Mary Metzger were timed in 6:58 and 6:59, respectively. Laura Chaney came in with 7:04, Carol Stangeland in 7:12 and Ashley Root in 8:08. For the JV girls, Christy Cowan finished in 7:13, Nancy Taylor in 7:22, Amber Baker in 7:23, Elizabeth Newman in 8:30, Marla Mena in 8:31 and Megan Butt in 8:40. Chelsea Baldwin won the junior high girls’ run in 6:12. The Wildcat boys did not fare as well as expected, but Chaney was pleased with the individual efforts. Chris Buck came on strong to lead the Cats with a 21st place finish in 11:06 , finishing just ahead of Paul Paschal (11:11) and Nathan Zimmerman (11:14). First-year runner Ron Campbell, in his first meet, was clocked in 11:49, finishing 37th in the large field. Dick Engle finished in 12:36, Jacob Daniel in 13:13 and Daniel Wages in 15:14. The winning time was 10:07. “We had three finish in the top 25,” Chaney said. “But they were 21st to 25th.” The JV boys were led by Trevor Viljoen who grabbed off a medal with a sixth place finish in 11:49. Lucas Campbell was 19th in 12:36 while Chad Patterson finished in 12:53, Brian Connally in 13:00, Trevor Seales in 13:01, Kris Upchurch in 13:29, Joshua Pitts in 13:35, Josh Bailey in 13:41, Aaron Jones in 13:42. Jeff Hand in 13:44, Jeremy Ross in 14:02, Michael Murphy in 14:16, Kruger Corn in 14:21, Eric Chambray in 14:22, Daniel Stransky in 14:48, Jason Smith in 17:04 and Kyle Newlin in 22:05. Following Baldwin across the finish line for the junior high girls, Krystle Stevens was seventh in 6:44 and Chelsey Cobb 10th in 6:59. Melissa Stangeland finished in 7:55, Allison Ford in 8:43, Jennifer Rupert in 8:54, Kate Emmons in 9:08, Stephanie Powers in 9:32 and Ashley Cline in 10:18. Garrett and Graden Hardy led the Ponca City junior high boys, finishing 16th and 17th in 6:20 and 6:25. Following them were Brent Purkaple in 6:31, Ben Lundeen in 6:35, Bradley Turvey in 6:45, John Kempenich in 6:48, Adam Joosten in 6:53, Bradley Murphy in 7:00, David Corn in 7:01, Josh Gilliland in 7:05, Chance Coldiron in 7:20, Steven Ailey in 7:54, Chad Hunter in 8:03, Drew Lancaster in 8:09, Chris Scarborough in 9:11 and Ernest Carpenter in 10:14. Saturday’s Ponca City Invitational is schedule to start with the elementary school run at 8:45 a.m. at the Lake Ponca Pageant Area. Cowboys Prepare for TUBy OWEN CANFIELD AP Sports Writer STILLWATER (AP) — As someone who is from Tulsa and has friends on the University of Tulsa football team, Trent Alexander knows what to expect when Oklahoma State visits Skelly Stadium this week. ‘‘We get more of the better athletes, I feel, than TU does, but it’s a big rivalry. They just step up and play us real tough. They want to beat OU, beat OSU and prove to everybody else that ‘Hey, we’re just as good of athletes as they are.’ ’’ The Cowboys got a taste of that on their last visit to Tulsa, in 1995. In Bob Simmons’ second game as a head coach, Oklahoma State had a 23-3 lead before Tulsa scored three times in the final 10 minutes to win, 24-23. ‘‘The lesson that came out of that game is that the game is not over until it’s over and you’ve got to put people away,’’ Simmons said Monday. ‘‘And down the stretch you’ve got to make plays, because we had plenty of opportunities to end that game long before then. ‘‘When you give people life, that’s what happens. You’ve got to give Dave Rader and Tulsa credit for that ball game because they hung in there and they made the plays down the stretch to get back in.’’ Simmons left the impression he would rather be playing just about anyone other than Tulsa this week. That stems in part from the fact Tulsa has everything to gain and nothing to lose, while the reverse is true for OSU. ‘‘Do I like having this game on the schedule? Well, it’s a game that’s on my schedule that I have to play, whether I like it or not,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘The schedule’s made up, and whoever’s there we’re going to have to play ’em.’’ It isn’t not exactly a ringing endorsement of the series, which dates to 1914. Most recently, the teams played each other every year from 1981 through 1996 before previous scheduling commitments kept them from meeting last season. Oklahoma State has a 35-26-5 advantage in the series and has won four of the past five. Oklahoma State opened its season last weekend with a 38-28 victory at Kansas. Tulsa opened with a 49-14 victory over Southwest Missouri State.
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