LOCAL

Nine Suspects Held Following Drug Raid
School Board Approves District Financial Reports

Nine Suspects Held Following Drug Raid

By LAURA CORFF

News Staff Writer

Continuing to rid Ponca City of drug dealers, local law enforcement agencies made an early morning wake-up call to three residences in Ponca City today, taking nine suspects into custody on felony warrants. The suspects were arrested from two houses in the 500 block of South Tenth Street shortly after 6 a.m. Authorities spent the morning searching the two houses and an apartment on West Highland Avenue.

Authorities agree the group is considered one of the major sources of drug trafficking in the Ponca City area. Phil Ross, Kay County first assistant district attorney, confirmed that eight warrants were issued for charges including delivery of controlled dangerous substance (CDS), conspiracy to deliver CDS and trafficking in cocaine. The warrants were served without incident.

An additional arrest was made based on the evidence found during the bust, according to Ross. Ross expects the subjects to be arraigned in Kay County court today. Bonds set on the warrants ranged from $100,000 to $1 million. Brian Surber, assistant district attorney, will be the lead prosecutor on the case.

“I have the highest praise for the diligence and hard work the investigators with the Major Crimes Unit put forth. Several officers commented that it’s some of the best intelligence work we’ve had,” Ross stated.

“Also, the Ponca City Tactical Team responded with a high level of professionalism and competency,” he said.

Other agencies providing support included Perry Police Department, Blackwell Police Department and Kay County deputies.

School Board Approves District Financial Reports

The Ponca City Board of Education of Independent School District No. 71 met June 24 for a special meeting.

Approval was unanimous for $170,561.52 to be spent for the Child Nutrition Fund.

The district’s financial reports and final encumbrances and change orders for the 1998-99 school year were approved by unanimous vote. Approved were general fund encumbrances in the amount of $288,408.84; building fund encumbrances for $79,292.55; gifts and endowments encumbrances for $4,863.96; child nutrition encumbrances for $348,903.23; 1999 transportation bond encumbrance for $310,666; 1999 construction bond encumbrance in the amount of $597.866.72.

Also approved was a quote by Pemberton for the purchase of two new vehicles for the transportation pool in the amount of $16,385 each; an agreement with Wetzel Agency for property and liability insurance for the district for $87,204 and the school board legal liability insurance for $14,838; a maintenance agreement with Kay Office for a copy machine; and renewal of agreement with Accufax in Tulsa for employee felony check reports.

Recommended persons submitted for employment as listed in the Personnel Report were approved.

DEATHS

Thelma B. McEnany
Danny Lee Gose
John Hasenfratz
Anthel Joseph Doughty

Thelma B. McEnany

Thelma B. McEnany, 530 Virginia, died Tuesday, June 29, 1999, at the Ponca Nursing Home.

A graveside service will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Majors, pastor, Community Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.

Thelma B. (Buxton) McEnany was born May 6, 1907, in Cherokee to Charles Edward and Florence Jane (Spoon) Buxton. She grew up and attended schools in Cherokee and Wichita, Kan.

Thelma worked as a barber and beautician in Wichita and Lamont before she married Edward William McEnany on Oct. 9, 1926, in Newkirk. The couple established their home in Ponca City where she was a homemaker and Mr. McEnany worked for Lew Wentz before going to work for Continental Oil Company until his retirement. Mr. McEnany preceded her in death in 1986.

Mrs. McEnany was a member of Community Christian Church. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Red Rose Garden Club for many years. She loved to dance, fish, play bridge and play the piano for the Nutrition Center and nursing homes.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mary Buxton, Ponca City; nine nieces and nephews, Joan Waters of Las Vegas, Nev., Jacque Hollar of Ponca City, Gene Buxton of Hutchinson, Kan., Donna Dobbs of Golden Mo., Neal Singletary Jr., Mary Ruth Hoos, Glenda Kay Mills, and Iva Lee Winsett, all of Blackwell, and Charles (Chuck) Buxton, Hatfield, Ark. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Ivan, and Eugene Buxton; and four sisters, Mary Young, Maude Robinson, Hazel Morgan and Merle Singletary.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601 or to Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at 31 Stoneridge.

Danny Lee Gose

BIXBY — Danny Lee Gose, former Ponca City resident, died Sunday, June 26, 1999, in Tulsa. He was 65.

A memorial service is set for 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, at the Midwest Agape Church in Bixby with George Schaeffer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kennard Funeral Service, Broken Arrow.

Danny Lee Gose was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Garden City, Kan., to Harry F. and Velma T. (Smith) Gose.

He was married to Carolyn Sue McLaughlin and she preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 1989. The couple lived in Ponca City for several years in the 1980s. Gose was a horseman who worked breaking and training horses. He was most recently associated with the Allen Ranch.

Survivors include three daughters, Dana Sue Gose of Tulsa, Dona Lee Gose of Bixby, and Deana Anderson of Skiatook; and one son, Floyd Gose of Atlanta, Ga.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Gose’s name to the Allen Ranch Youth Ministries, c/o Kennard Funeral Service, 231 East Comanche, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.

Obituaries

John Hasenfratz

John Hasenfratz, 1405 South Seventh Street, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29, 1999. He was 85.

A vigil service will be held today at 7 p.m. in the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home with the Rev. John Michalicka, pastor, St. Mary’s Catholic Church presiding. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, 10 a.m. with Fr. Michalicka as celebrant. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery.

John was born Sept. 23, 1913, in Perry, the son of Ignatz and Katerine Stiever Hasenfratz. He attended Lone Elm School in Perry.

In 1934 John met the love of his life, Lorene Wells, and they were married in Perry on July 27, 1940. The couple farmed near Perry and came to Ponca City in 1944 where he was employed by the Board of Education. He retired in 1976.

During his retirement years John enjoyed playing dominoes and pitch with his friends at the Wheatheart Senior Citizens Center, collecting old clocks and radios and repairing them, gardening, yard work and being an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will always be loved and missed.

Surviving are is wife, Lorene, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Freda Hasenfratz of North Richland Hills, Texas; a daughter, Cathy Stavinsky of Ponca City; grandchildren, Troy Horinek and his wife Michelle of Tyler, Texas, Shannon Smith and her husband Greg of Arlington, Texas, Troy Hasenfratz and his wife Sandy of Ponca City, Steve Stavinsky of Ponca City, and Lori Shively and husband Jay of Edmond; great-grandchildren, Logan Horinek, Dylan Horinek, Lauren Smith, Katelyn Smith, and Matthew Hasenfratz; one brother, Leo Hasenfratz and his wife Lucille of Perry; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.

Casket bearers will be Troy Horinek, Greg Smith, Troy Hasenfratz, Steve Stavinsky, Jay Shively, and Fred Spellman.

Memorials may be made to Wheatheart Nutrition Project, 319 West Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at 2800 North Pecan.

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Anthel Joseph Doughty

Anthel Joseph “Joe” Doughty, Ponca City resident, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, at his residence. He was 74.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 1999, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. John Michalicka, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Longwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Trout Funeral Home.

Joe was born April 29, 1925, in Ponca City to Charles Francis and Nellie (Lumry) Doughty. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and in the Korean War.

He was united in marriage to Estella Josephine Lawler on Jan. 1, 1953. Mr. Doughty was a carpenter by trade and worked for various contractors in Ponca City. He retired with Guy LeMonnier Sr., as a finish work sub-contractor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, fiddle music and his dog Rocky. His hobby was small engine repair.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, four brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include one son, John Doughty and wife Patty of Ponca City; three daughters, Patricia Lawson and husband Ronald of Tulsa, Mary Ryberg and husband Brett of Dallas, Texas, and Karen Luis and husband Mike of Ponca City; two sisters, Bernice Limke of Yukon and Boots Behrn of Alaska; one brother, Roy Doughty of Oldsburg, Kan.; and six grandchildren, Casey Luis, and Jennifer, Kayla and Meghan Doughty, and Spencer and Kady Jo Lawson.

Memorials may be made to the Ponca City Humane Society, P.O. Box 2311, Ponca City, OK 74602.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Time 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.

Dougan's Bar-B-Q Thursday special from 4-? 1/2 BBQ chicken

with 2 vegetables. $4.25. 215 South 14th. 765-7979. adv.

Clothing Give Away Canceled — The free clothing giveaway has been canceled at First Assembly of God for the remainder of the summer. Watch for a Giant Back-to-School Giveaway later — before school starts in September.

Cross Oil Company will be closed July 5th for the Fourth of

July weekend.adv.

No Quilters Meeting — The Pioneer Area Quilters will not meet July 5 as previously planned. The next meeting will be Aug. 2, at Community Christian Church. Business meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.

Pauline's Shrimp peel. All you can eat, $11.95, Friday the 2nd.For reservations, call 765-5460. Will be closed July 3rd, 4th, & 5th. adv.

Kansas Pickers and Singers — The Walnut Valley chapter of Kansas Oldtime Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers (KOFP&S) will meet Saturday at the Senior Citizens Center in downtown Arkansas City, Kan. Individual performances begin at 3 p.m.; dance bands perform at 7 p.m. Musicians invited to play. Snacks served after individual performances; no alcohol or drugs allowed. Fellowship and dancing in air-conditioned center.

Windshield Sale: Extra June Specials! 94-98 Dodge Pickup,

$275; 88 & up Chevy pickup, $275. Johnson Glass, 515 South First, 762-2012. Call today for your appointment!adv.

Theft — A resident in the 700 block of West Hazel Avenue contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday to report lawn furniture taken from the residence. An officer took a report of grand larceny.

Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential.

Hours: Monday, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. adv.

Hospitalized — Carey (Koke) Evans of Billings has been moved from Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City to the Northwest Rehab Center, Room 4227, 401 South Third, Enid, OK 73701. Visiting hours are 4:30-9 p.m. weekdays, noon-9 p.m. weekends. She is recovering from a liver transplant April 2 and would appreciate cards, visits and prayers.

Must sell 1984 Dodge van. See auto sales in classified. adv.

Arrest — A 30-year-old woman was arrested by a Ponca City police officer at 11:07 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of West Prospect Avenue for driving under suspension.

Budget Bride has moved to Pine and Grand. 718-9934. adv.

Forgery — At 11:09 a.m. Wednesday, a Ponca City police officer responded to Buy For Less, 2405 North Fourteenth Street, to take a report of forgery.

Princess Diamond Sale - 3 days only - 3/4 to 1 carat princess cut diamonds at tremendous savings-Wednesday thru Friday, June 29 thru July 1 - Cherokee Strip Credit Union members receive special financing - Jewelry Connection- 306 N 1st. adv.

Theft — An employee at Country General, 3008 North Fourteenth Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 2:26 p.m. Wednesday that a welder was stolen. An officer responded and took a report.

Tuesday Kids Night: Come for food and fun, face painting, balloons, activities and bike give away. 5 - 7 p.m. Golden Corral. adv.

Abandoned — At 3:04 p.m. Wednesday, a Ponca City police officer requested that Animal Control be advised of a bike which had been abandoned in the 500 block of South Fifth Street.

Miss Nan’s Christian Day School is accepting summer and

fall enrollment. All ages. Please call 765-9939 for enrollment information. adv.

Control Burn — At 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, a motorist advised the Ponca City Fire Department of a fire in a field one-half mile north of Hubbard Road on U.S. 77. Three units responded to the location, but discovered it was a control burn.

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.

Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 21-year-old woman at West Grand Avenue and Union Street at 3:34 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.

Warrants Served — A Ponca City police officer arrested an 18-year-old man at 9:31 p.m. Wednesday for two city warrants.

Arrest — At 1:20 a.m. Thursday, a Ponca City police officer arrested a 23-year-old man for a Kay County warrant.

Arrest — An employee of Wal-Mart, 1101 East Prospect Avenue, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 1:44 a.m. Thursday that two shoplifters were in custody. An officer arrested two 14-year-old girls for petit larceny.

GARDENING

Arbor Day Group Offers Tree Guide
‘Pond in a Pot’ a Delightful Mini Water Garden
Beware of Mulching Too Much

Arbor Day Group Offers Tree Guide

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.— “What Tree Is That?,” a pocket guide for identifying trees, is available from The National Arbor Day Foundation.

The 72-page guide will help you identify 135 different trees found in the eastern and central U.S.

Well-known trees are included: oaks, maples, spruces, and pines. Also species such as horsechestnut and mockernut hickory, sassafras and shadbush, persimmon and pawpaw and pagodatree and pecan.

Dozens of drawings illustrate the trees’ leaves or needles and their acorns, berries, seed pods, cones, and other identifying features. “What Tree Is That?” is organized to make it easy to identify trees in a simple step-by-step fashion.

“Helping people enjoy and appreciate trees is central to the educational mission of the Arbor Day Foundation,” John Rosenow, the Foundation’s president, said. “Being able to identify trees is important to knowing how to care for them and how to plant the right tree in the right place.”

To obtain your tree ID guide, send your name and address and $3 to “What Tree Is That?,” The National Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410.

‘Pond in a Pot’ a Delightful Mini Water Garden

By Valerie Scher

Copley News Service

When I went outside this morning, seven hungry faces peered up at me, eager for breakfast. I knew they were hungry by the way they slapped their tails in the water and moved their mouths as if to say, “Feed us.”

The goldfish inhabit a pond in a pot - a bubbling, aquatic ecosystem in a plastic plant container that’s next to our deck.

It’s the space-saving, cost-cutting answer to an in-the-ground fish pond.

There’s no need for digging, or costly installation. Anyone with space for a pot, and access to an electric outlet, has pretty much got it made.

The cost, moreover, is a fraction of that for a deluxe outdoor pond — how much you spend depends mostly on your choice of container. Large, elegantly crafted ceramic pots cost close to $150 while their plastic counterparts can be purchased for less than $50.

If you take the cheaper route, as I have, the total cost is less than $100, including plants and fish.

A pond in a pot offers a year-round array of pleasures, whether aesthetic, scientific or just plain soothing. There’s nothing like living with your own mini-lake.

This obviously isn’t a project for parents of thrill-seeking toddlers, who might use the pot as a bathtub. But older children are likely to be fascinated by it, especially since the container can also be home to such creatures as tadpoles, crayfish, snails and tiny mosquito fish.

Assembling a pond in a pot isn’t hard. And it’s sure to provide a real feeling of accomplishment when it’s finished.

Here’s what you’ll need:

A plant container. Find one without drainage holes. Or make sure the holes are securely plugged because you don’t want leaks. Don’t use clay pots - they’re good at holding gardening soil, not water. If you use a ceramic pot, make sure it’s fully glazed. I prefer plastic - it’s strong yet inexpensive. My pot is approximately 2 feet tall and 30 inches wide and holds 35 gallons of water.

An electric air pump, plastic tubing and combination foam filter and bubbler. All are available at reasonable prices at major pet stores. While it’s possible to do without them, I don’t advise it. A fetid mini-swamp isn’t a lot of fun for you or your fish. Fish like the kind of oxygenation a bubbler provides.

An outdoor outlet. You may also need a heavy-duty outdoor extension cord to plug in the pump.

Pebbles and cinder blocks. Rinse them off to make sure there’s no harmful residue. The pebbles are for the bottom of the pot. One cinder block houses the electric pump, positioned next to the pot. Cover it with waterproof material, such as a garbage bag, to keep rain away from the pump. Use the other cinder block (or something similar) as a fish house. The fish will need a place to hide if cats or raccoons come prowling.

Don’t make the mistake I did with my first fish pot. Because it was so shallow, the fish were exposed to neighborhood predators. The two Koi I put in one afternoon became somebody’s meal that night.

Actually, Koi aren’t recommended for these kinds of containers. They need larger spaces. Goldfish, their less glamorous relatives, fare better.

But first, you have to condition the tap water so the fish won’t be harmed by chemicals or minerals. Pick up some water conditioner at a pet store and follow the directions.

When you get your fish home, let the fish bag float in the water for about 15 minutes until the fish are accustomed to the water temperature in the pot. Then release the fish into their new home.

You’d be surprised how they can grow and flourish given high-quality dry food and a healthy environment.

You’ll want to keep the water level up during hot, dry weather, when water evaporates quickly. To keep things reasonably clean, you’ll also need to change about 25 percent of the water every month or so and rinse the foam filter every couple of weeks.

But don’t worry about algae. The slimy green stuff is a natural byproduct of this aquatic environment. The fish don’t care unless the algae gets so thick that it interferes with their swimming,

I scrape off excess algae and toss it on nearby plants, like mulch. Better that than buying the highly toxic, algae-killing concoctions available in pet stores.

As for the water plants available at local nurseries, the possibilities are delightfully diverse. They range from plants in submersible pots (like waterlilies) to free-floating clumps of water lettuce, coontail or the gently tufted growths known as parrot’s feather.

Another option is watercress, the dainty greenery used for classic English tea sandwiches. Buy a few sprigs and the fish can have their own underwater tea parties.

Beware of Mulching Too Much

(MS) — You probably know that it’s a good idea to use mulch around landscape beds, but do you know the best way to apply it?

It may be tempting to go buy some bark and throw it around your shrubs. However, you need to know a little bit more about mulching before you begin your landscape project.

Studies show that the benefits of using mulch are numerous. Used properly, mulch, which can be a variety of materials like bark nuggets or stone, can eliminate weeds and grasses from your planting area.

Mulches also encourage root growth by keeping the soil moist and maintaining a uniform temperature for the soil. In addition, a good mulching system will reduce soil and bark runoff as well as conserve moisture.

While mulching is not difficult, it has to be done correctly. In fact, if too much mulch is used, it can suffocate shallow-rooted plants, cause waterlogged soil and cause conditions favorable for disease development.

A good way to avoid mulching problems is to start by using a landscape fabric. The fabric can be placed below any type of mulch, from bark to stone. Found in most places that carry garden supplies, fabric quickly is replacing black plastic as the product of choice to help eliminate weeds in landscape beds, around trees and other areas.

Unlike the old black plastic, some of today’s fabrics allow water and air to flow through the material, letting nutrients get to plant roots. Plus, when you use these fabrics, you won’t have any problems with mildew or bark runoff, like you would with plastic. Using a landscape fabric in your beds now will help your plants maintain moisture during the hot summer months, especially in drought areas.

In addition to blocking weeds, the fabrics are made with special U.V.-treated polyethylene that helps the fabric last longer even when exposed to direct sunlight.

While fabrics may seem like a fancy landscape tool, they’re actually inexpensive and easy to use. With most of them, you just prepare your landscape bed (get rid of the weeds and grasses), spread the fabric over the plants, cut holes to the size needed, and pull the fabric down around the plant.

Once the landscape fabric is in place, secure it with landscape pegs and spread your mulch of choice over it. It is best to put approximately 2 inches to 4 inches of mulch over the fabric.

Remember, the benefits of mulching are many. As long as you’re armed with a little bit of knowledge, some good landscape fabric and mulch, you’re sure to be pleased with the results of your landscape beds.

SPORTS

Country Club Course Good to Roger Brown

Country Club Course Good to Roger Brown

By FRED HILTON

News Sports Editor

The Ponca City Country Club is Roger Brown’s home course away from home and he treated it that way Wednesday as he won his third Oklahoma Golf Association Seniors Stroke Play Championhip.

But it took an extra hole for Brown, who lives in Arkansas City, Kan., to secure the title. He beat Charlie Hill of Shawnee on the first playoff hold with a birdie.

“I hit a pretty nice second shot to just a couple of feet behind the hole,” Brown recalled of the playoff. “That made for a pretty easy birdie putt.”

But it wasn’t all that easy for Brown, who has won amateur championships in three states.

“I struggled a little,” he said after shooting 73-73—146 in the two-day tournament. “The course was in great shape for the weather we’ve been having. It played a little long and that probably suits my game more. But it was hard to get the putting down. You tell yourself you have to hit it a little harder in those conditions, but in the back of your mind, you’re worried about knocking it past the hole and three-putting.”

Hill was a stroke back going into the final round, but came on strong with a 72 Wednesday to tie Brown. However, the Kansas and Arizona state amateur champion wasn’t to be denied.

Ronnie Holder of Tulsa was third at 75-73—148.

Ponca City’s Jim Self shot 76-74—150, good enough for fifth place.

Another local, Tommy Green, shot 79-78—157.

OGA Seniors

Results

Roger Brown, Ark City 73-73 —146

Charlie Hill, Shawnee 74-72—146

Ronnie Holder, Tulsa 75-73—148

Bob Fouke, Broken Arrow 73-76—149

Jim Self, Ponca City 76-74—150

Chuck Belk, OC 79-74—153

Gary French, Idabel 76-76—153

Dale Fisher, Idabel 78-75—153

Gary Bonner, Norman 76-78—154

Bob Sine, OC 75-79—154