LOCAL

ATF Agents Raid Area Smokeshop
Seven Area Agencies Combine For Drug Raids Across County
Osage Commissioners Reelected in Primary
Ponca City Chamber News
Handweaving Course Sponsored by PCAA
Look Good Feel Better Free Program To Cope With Cancer
Area Oil and Gas
Golden Villa Gives Help In Adult Care

ATF Agents Raid Area Smokeshop

By PATTI PFEIFFER

News Staff Writer

For the second time in less than a year, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) agents raided Buddy’s Smokeshop, located south of Ponca City on U.S. 177. This time the raid included a closed Smokeshop, his new shop as well as the shop owner’s residence.

“This hasn’t been my year,” owner of Buddy’s Smoke Shop Buddy Simpson said. “They ran my kids out of the house and they had automatic weapons like we were some kind of drug lab or something — I am sure there is crime somewhere where these guys are needed.”

According to ATF spokesman Steve Steele, the raid was part of a state-wide crackdown on the sale of untaxed tobacco products.

“This search was part of a year and one-half investigation into smoke shops and wholesalers in which we were specifically looking for untaxed tobacco products,” Steel said. “There were six other searches conducted today involving other Oklahoma smoke shops and Kansas wholesalers.”

Steele says that two years ago the ATF was contacted by the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) in effort to stop the illegal sale of untaxed cigarettes and tobacco products. The ATF became involved when the tobacco business in Oklahoma crossed into Kansas and out of the jurisdiction of the OTC.

“State law allows the smoke shops located on tribal land to sell tax-free to tribal members and Native Americans and sales to all others must be taxed,” Steele said. “However the Oklahoma Tax Commission advised us that a large number of smoke shops were selling tax-free cigarettes to non-tribal and non-Native customers, due in part to retailers purchasing their products from Kansas wholesalers.”

This, he says, was costing the OTC millions of dollars in lost revenue and prompted the OTC to contact the federal agency, which has jurisdiction across state lines.

“We began an investigation in conjunction with the OTC and Oklahoma Highway Patrol and determined that a vast majority of the smoke shops were indeed selling untaxed products to non-tribal and/or non-Native Americans and therefore were not paying the required state tax.”

Last March Steele says warning letters were sent to all wholesalers and distributors, advising them of the law and stating that there were subject both state and federal laws. For most, Steele says, the letter was all it took for compliance.

“After that most of the smoke shops and wholesalers did comply and contacted the OTC and worked out a deal,” Steele said. “A small number did not and those were the ones we took enforcement action on today.”

According to Steele, untaxed cigarettes were confiscated at the new location of Buddy’s Smokeshop, east of U.S. 177.

Seven Area Agencies Combine For Drug Raids Across County

By PATTI PFEIFFER

News Staff Writer

Law enforcement officers from seven agencies conducted raid in several locations early this morning, resulting in the confiscation of illegal drugs and arrests in Ponca City, Blackwell and Tonkawa.

“This was part of an ongoing investigation which resulted from citizen’s tips,” Investigator Freddie Garza said. “Citizens often think that because an arrest doesn’t happen immediately that it was ignored and that is just not the case. All citizen’s calls are investigated and all of these arrests were the result of people calling the police.”

According to Assistant District Attorney Brian Surber, those arrested will be charged with offenses ranging from possession and trafficking in a controlled and dangerous substance (CDS) to delivery of CDS to a minor and using minors to transport CDS to firearm charges.

Osage Commissioners Reelected in Primary

Two Osage County commissioners won reelection during the state and county primary election Tuesday.

Democrat Clarence Brantley of Pawhuska won the District 1 race over three challengers. Brantley had 1,361 votes to 369 for William Malaska, 354 for Floyd Kyler and 205 for Don Woods.

Jess Ballard of Hominy won his third term at the District 3 commissioner over two challengers. Ballard, whose district includes the McCord area, had 937 votes to 437 for Rick Rice of Fairfax and 254 for Tim Edens of Ponca City. (In McCord voting, Edens had 92, Ballard 29 and Rice 12).

Neither Ballard nor Brantley drew out-of-party opposition.

Osage County voters also voted on a field of four for the State House Seat 36 left empty when James Hager decided to run for governor (and was eliminated in the primary). Democrats Helen Johnson Christenson (1,620) and Joe Sweeden (1,000) will be in the runoff primary to decide who goes into the November final. Rob Ridenour had 509 votes and Lee Bledsoe had 374. John Hanshy of Skiatook is the Republican candidate.

There were also commission races in other neighboring counties.

In Noble County, incumbent Gary Manley of Billings defeated challenger Floyd Heimbach of Tonkawa in the Democrat primary for Commission District 3. Manley will face Republican Mark Sanders of Red Rock in November.

In Grant County incumbent commissioner Jerry Shaffer defeated Thell Butch Davis 154-119. Grant County assessor Bill Schultz also won reelection with a 485-286 win over Clarke Schmitz. Both primary elections were finals since nobody else filed.

In Pawnee County, incumbent Bob Ellis defeated challenger Loy Dallas 391-249 in the Democrat primary for District 3 county commissioner. Ellis faces Republican John O’Donnell in November.

Ponca City Chamber News

Mental and Physical Health Issues Facing Ponca City

On Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce Health and Medical Committee will host a complimentary luncheon to discuss mental and physical health issues that are affecting Ponca City. The event will be held in Conference Room B & C at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The luncheon is provided courtesy of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and the Outpatient Surgical Center of Ponca City. We cordially invite employers or their company’s representative to attend as our guest.

Topics to be discussed at the luncheon include: teen pregnancy, suicide and drug testing. The purpose of this luncheon is to inform employers of the availability of services which can assist them as they deal with these issues. In addition to the above mentioned topics, the committee would like to begin discussions among local businesses as to other areas of concern in the health care services and delivery which they feel should be addressed by the community. Also, an update on 24-hour child care services will be given.

Upcoming Events

Friday, Aug. 28 — Chamber Board of Director’s Meeting, 11 a.m., Chamber Conference Room.

Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Education Committee Meeting, 11:45 a.m., Chamber Conference Room.

Wednesday, Sept. 2 — “Give Ponca The Business” Committee Meeting, 8 a.m., Chamber Conference Room.

Wednesday, Sept. 2 — Ribbon Cutting, Cimarron Gallery, 10 a.m., 311 East Grand.

Handweaving Course Sponsored by PCAA

A four-session Introduction to Handweaving course will be offered at the Ponca City Art Association from Sept. 9 through Sept. 30. The course, taught by Alison Warren, will meet for four consecutive Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon.

Alison Warren has an M.F.A. degree in Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She has had weaving instruction on both floor looms and frame loom.

This course will be an introduction to handweaving on frame looms which belong to the instructor. Information will be given to enable students to make their own frame looms by the end of the course. Projects possible on these looms include samplers, small wall hangings, pillows or placemats. Color, design and materials will be discussed.

Cost of the four-week course is $55 per person, and there will be an additional $10 materials fee for yarn.

For additional information contact Alison Warren, 762-1440.

Look Good Feel Better Free Program To Cope With Cancer

By SALLY HODGES

News Staff Writer

Women and men undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer often feel a loss of control over their lives and, at the same time, a decrease in self-esteem due to the effects of treatment.

Look Good ... Feel Better is a free, national program to help women (and many men) cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self-confidence and control over their lives. Side effects may include hair loss and changes in complexion and fingernails, and are often emotionally and psychologically traumatizing.

Patients in Ponca City can now receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side effects of their treatments.

The area’s first Look Good ... Feel Better program will be at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Classroom C, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. It is a one-day seminar which will help patients learn to apply makeup effectively for the specific problems they may encounter, deal with skin and nail problems and style wigs. Patients are also encouraged to bring friends or family for support if needed.

Look Good ... Feel Better, a nine-year-old program developed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, The American Cancer Society, and the National Cosmetology Association, trains volunteer cosmetologists and beauty consultants to help patients with cancer conceal loss of hair, skin problems, and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy.

The program, primarily offered in group sessions, is designed to give the patients an idea of what to expect from the process, let them know that hair loss is a temporary condition and help them realize the vast amount of control they can have over their outward appearance, even if not able to control the internal effects of the treatment.

“The program will help people look their best — even as they are undergoing cancer treatment,” said Pamela Wilburn, the American Cancer Society coordinator for Look Good ... Feel Better in Ponca City and the surrounding area.

“Although almost all of the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment are temporary, they can be very distressing. We hope that by helping people to improve the way they look, we can also help them to feel better. It is also a chance for the volunteers to give something back to the community.”

This program came about through the urging and instigation of Marti Haub, a nurse at St. Joseph’s Cancer Center. She is the patient issues coordinator for the American Cancer Society in Ponca City.

Currently Carolyn Johnson, instructor, and Valerie McVay, an advanced student, from the Ponca City Beauty School are assisting by cleaning and styling the donated wigs. They will demonstrate how to disguise hair loss through the use of wigs, turbans, scarves and various accessories.

Cosmetologists in the area will teach women how to enhance their appearance using make-up techniques, and all make-up products are donated by the cosmetic industry for use in the program and at home.

Cosmetologist who have donated their time for this program are Peggy Smith from Studio One; and Glenna Blair, Janet McGrew and Pamela Wilburn, all three beauty consultants.

Volunteers are working on establishing a loaning closet for cancer patients. It will have wigs, hats, turbans, and scarves available to the patients.

The community can help with this project by donating their unused items to the program or, if their have the time and means to help, volunteer to sew turbans and other head coverings.

For more information on how you can help, or to register, call Pamela Wilburn at (580) 765-0864.

Area Oil and Gas

R.C. Taylor Companies has revealed plans to drill a 2,100-ft. wildcat well in Kay County, near the Southwest Ponca City Field. The operator has designated the venture as the No. 1-26 Suzy. Drillsite is 4.3 miles west-northwest of White Eagle.

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Zinke and Trumbo Inc. has posted first production figures for a pair of new wells in Kay County’s Hubbard Field, four miles southwest of Blackwell.

The wells are designated as the No. 1-12 Mother Hubbard and the No. 1-12 McCullough.

They showed ability to pump 62 and 34 barrels of oil per day, plus 20,000 and 15,000 CF gas, respectively.

Production intervals will range from 3,639 to 3,711 feet into the wellbores.

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Warren Corp. has plugged and abandoned an unsuccessful wildcat well in Kay County, inside the Ponca City city limits. The well was spudded on June 8 and was known as the No. 1 Nora Bob. Total depth was unavailable.

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Drillsite has been staked for the No. 1-1 Gilbert, an 800-ft. developmental well in the North Happy Star Field, Noble County. The operation will be located 4.5 miles west-southwest of Three Sands. Vector Exploration Inc. is the operator.

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The No. 2 Manley, an 800-ft. developmental well, is scheduled to be drilled in Noble County’s Northwest Sweet Water Field. CED Corp. is the operator. The well will be spudded 4.5 miles southwest of Three Sands.

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Prime Operating Co. is preparing to conduct a recompletion for extended production in the Orlando Field, Noble County.

The No. 8 Booten is about 7.5 miles south of Perry.

Prime will be seeking new pay at a depth of about 5,280 feet in the Middle Layton Formation.

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Benson McCown and Co. has plugged and abandoned an unsuccessful recompletion in Noble County’s Sams Field, 1.5 miles west of Perry. The well was spudded in 1980 and was known as the No. 1 Wilde. Total depth was unavailable.

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A 3,800-ft. developmental well is planned by Heyliger Oil and Gas Corp. at a drillsite 15.8 miles northeast or Burbank, Osage County.

The well is designated as the No. 5 Heyliger.

It is in the Big Bend Field.

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Golden Villa Gives Help In Adult Care

One of Ponca City’s caregiving facilities, Golden Villa Center, located at 615 West Grand, offers a unique type of help for families with a family member who cannot stay alone during the day, yet is otherwise able to remain at home when other family members are present.

Golden Villa, with adequate trained staff, has been in its present location for over ten years and is a United Way agency. Offering day care for adults, including hot breakfast and noon meal and snacks, it is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Besides seeing to the needs of the client, the Center provides a comfortable and cheerful atmosphere for persons who have suffered heart attack, stroke, arthritis, depression, Alzheimer’s, or other debilitating conditions. Each is encouraged and helped to participate to the extent of his or her abilities.

Arrangements can be made for transportation in the Villa van if necessary. For an appointment to see the facility and discuss possible needs, call Judy Zimmerman, acting director, at 762-0264. Financial arrangements can be made through several sources to fit the needs of any family.

DEATHS

Harold Wayne Kelly III
Christopher H. Ellis
Lois Irene Watson
Henry Claus Peters
Joseph Frank Sindelar
Richard S. Hendrickson
Cora Elizabeth Buck
Emma Lorene Delk
Ruby Jewell Mills

Harold Wayne Kelly III

MEDFORD — Harold Wayne Kelly III, former Medford resident, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998, in Dallas, Texas. He was 40.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Medford First Christian Church with the Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Ponca City under the direction of Hills-Ely Funeral Home, Medford.

Harold Wayne Kelly III was born Oct. 5, 1957, in Ponca City to Harold Wayne and Betty Lou (Williamson) Kelly Jr. He attended school in Saskatchewan, Canada, Casper, Wyo., and Medford. He graduated from Medford (Okla.) High School in 1976, where he served as Medford Student Council president and played on the Medford Cardinals football team. He attended Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, studying accounting and business management.

Kelly’s business career first took him to Oklahoma City, where he won several production awards as sales representative for Decker Meats. He then served in management positions for HEB in Austin, Texas, and with Albertsons in Galveston, Texas. Kelly took an interest in sailing and served for a while in the Merchant Marines and with the Galveston/Bolivar Ferry. He then returned to employment with Albertsons, Minyards and Krogers in Dallas. At the time of his death he was a general contractor and property manager in Dallas.

Kelly had an affinity for animals and enjoyed the outdoors. He traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad — his favorite travel spots being Venice and Rome in Italy. He especially enjoyed watching the launch of the space shuttle in Florida in January 1997.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Betty and Stanley Lebeda of Medford; three brothers, Gary of Cheyenne, Wyo., Terry of Castle Rock, Colo., and Rodney of Spring, Texas; two nephews and three nieces; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, and his grandparents, Ora and Mettie Williamson and Harold Wayne Kelly Sr.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Kelly’s name to the Medford Public Library, c/o Hills-Ely Funeral Home, P.O. Box 280, Medford, OK 73759.

Christopher H. Ellis

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Christopher H. “Chris” Ellis, lifelong Arkansas City, Kan. resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, in Arkansas City as the result of an automobile accident. He was 23.

A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Arkansas City with Father Mike Maybrier officiating. Burial will be in Parker Cemetery, Arkansas City.

Christopher H. “Chris” Ellis was born Feb. 23, 1975, in Arkansas City to Verliand Kenneth and Susan Lynn (Johnson) Ellis. He grew up and received his education in Arkansas City. He had been employed in construction work and as a roofer for Guaranteed Roofing and Charlie’s Roofing for several years. Ellis was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed camping and fishing.

Survivors include his parents Verliand and Susan Ellis of Arkansas City; one sister, Trisha Ellis of Emporia, Kan.; a companion Jan Rush of Arkansas City; and his grandfather, Merle Johnson of Arkansas City. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doris Johnson and Kenneth and Opal Ellis.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ellis’ name to the Arkansas City Police Department D.A.R.E. Program, c/o Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 756, Arkansas City, KS 67005.

Lois Irene Watson

Lois Irene Watson, 201 East Overbrook, died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was 80.

The funeral will be Friday, 10 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Larry Calvert, pastor, Ranch Drive Baptist Church, officiating. Private family committal services will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery under the direction of Trout Funeral Home.

Lois Irene (Wittmer) Watson was born July 20, 1918, in the Cross Addition of Ponca City the daughter of John Bolton and Ella J. (Clark) Wittmer. She attended schools in Ponca City.

Mrs. Watson had been employed at the Rock Cliff Dairy, Harris Variety Store, Howe Bakery, and later as a home health private duty nurses aide. She enjoyed helping others in need, sewing, ceramics, and cooking. She was a member of the Ranch Drive Baptist Church, Valley View Home Demonstration Club, and the Over the Hill Motorcycle Riders.

She is survived by her daughter, Kitty Russell of Ponca City; four sons, Robert G. Hand, Tommy L. Hand, and Terry Watson, all of Ponca City, and James Burton Hand of Washington; one sister, Viola Gardner of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; 18 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one brother, and one grandson.

Casket bearers will be John Watson, Mike Watson, Chris Hand, Randy Hand, Shane Cloud, and Tracy Cloud.

Memorials may be made in Mrs. Watson’s name to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Heart Research, 825 N.E. Thirteenth Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.

The family will be at Route 2, No. 3 Chuck Drive.

Henry Claus Peters

SAPULPA — Henry Claus “H.C.” Peters, brother to several area residents, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, 1998, at his farm near Sapulpa. He was 90.

The funeral is set for 9 a.m. Friday at the Smith Funeral Home chapel in Sapulpa with the Rev. Greg Hurst officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery at Sapulpa.

Henry Claus “H.C.” Peters was born May 9, 1908, in Harmon, one of 12 children born to John Ernst and Mary Emma (Hill) Peters. He lived on various farms in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma during his lifetime.

When he moved to his present home, eight miles west of Sapulpa, the land only had trees on it. With the help of his wife Norma and good neighbors, he cleared it, built the house, barn, double garage and fenced the entire acreage by himself. His wife, Norma, preceded him in death in the mid-1990s.

Area survivors include Carl A. Peters of Blackwell, Ernest W. Peters of Ponca City and Anna P. Ropp Jr. of Deer Creek.

Joseph Frank Sindelar

BLACKWELL — Joseph Frank Sindelar, longtime Blackwell area resident, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 26, 1998, at the Blackwell Regional Hospital. He was 86.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Blackwell with the Rev. Dale Gowdy, Cleveland, officiating. Burial will be in the Braman (Okla.) Cemetery.

Joseph Frank Sindelar was born July 9, 1912, in Ord, Neb., the son of Anton and Bessie (Pleak) Sindelar. He grew up and attended rural schools in Ord. Following his schooling he began farming.

He married Agnes Rose Samla on Aug. 10, 1940, in Kearney, Neb., and the couple made their first home on a farm near Kildare. In addition to farming he was also employed as a bricklayer in the maintenance department at Continental Oil Company. In 1944, the couple moved to a farm in the Dilworth Community and in addition to farming, Sindelar worked as an oil field pumper. He retired from farming in 1996 and the couple moved into Blackwell. Sindelar was a member of the Farm Bureau.

Survivors include his wife, Agnes, of the home in Blackwell; one son, Alfred, of Newkirk; two brothers, Frank of Medford and Ora of California; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death a daughter, Barbara Sindelar; his parents; one brother, Bill; and three sisters, Helen Willbanks, Anna Mack and Alice Sindelar.

Casket bearers will be Terryl Willbanks, Troy Willbanks, Tony Willbanks, Jim Sindelar, Travis Hart and Chris DeBoard.

Richard S. Hendrickson

Richard S. Hendrickson, Ponca City resident, died Tuesday Aug. 25, 1998, at his home. He was 71 years of age.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, Calif. Local arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Richard Hendrickson was born Feb. 17, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Lemuel Edward and Bessie Ellen (Bishop) Hendrickson. He grew up and attended schools in Indianola, Iowa. Hendrickson served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force during World War II and also in the Korean War.

On Aug. 30, 1975, he was married to Imogene Braun in Las Vegas, Nev. Hendrickson was employed with Bethlehem Steel in California for over twenty years.

Surviving are his wife, Imogene, of the home in Ponca City; one son, Richard Hendrickson of Long Beach, Calif.; three daughters Ellen Brooks, of Hemet, Calif., Laura Ybarrondo, of Ponca City, and Linda Irwin, of San Bernadino, Calif.; two brothers, Leland Hendrickson, of Orroville, Calif., and Dale Hendrickson of Fort. Smith, Ark.; one sister, Sherrie Bowker, of Orroville, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family will be at the home.

Obituaries

Cora Elizabeth Buck

Cora Elizabeth Buck, longtime Ponca City resident, went to be with her Lord at 3:10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, at the Tender Heart Nursing Home. She was 89 years of age.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday Aug. 29, at the Grace Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Coy Whitener, pastor, Bible Baptist Church, officiating. Assisting will be the Rev. Bruce Allen and the Rev. Babe Standerfer. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Arkansas City, Kan., under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

Cora Buck was born April 9, 1909, in Alton, Mo., the daughter of Samuel and Ellen (Smith) Herrington. The family moved to Hayworth, Okla., when Cora was five years old.

On May 24, 1924, she was united in marriage to William Andrew Buck in Montgomery County, Arkansas. The couple made their home in Altus before moving to Beaumont, Kan., in 1952. They settled in Arkansas City, Kan., in 1954. After the death of her husband Mrs. Buck moved to Ponca City in 1974 to live with her daughter Mary, then moved to the Highland Nursing Home in 1986.

Mrs. Buck was a homemaker and an accomplished seamstress. She remained active in the nursing home, especially with her sewing. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Arkansas City and the Bible Baptist Church after coming to Ponca City. She enjoyed reading her Bible, having read it through more than 50 times. She also enjoyed sewing, crafts, quilting and helping others.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Felty, of Ponca City and Gladys Britt, of Reno, Nev.; three sisters, Velma Lollis, of Altus, Ruth Word of Friendship, Okla., and Pauline Kiser, of Levelland, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and 32 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1970, three sons, one daughter, four brothers, and four sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bible Baptist Church, 333 South Washington Street, Ponca City, OK 74601.

The family will be at 837 North Elm.

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Services Pending

Emma Lorene Delk

BLACKWELL — Emma Lorene Delk, longtime Blackwell resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 26 1998, at the Ponca City Nursing Home. She was 76. Arrangements are pending with Hackler Funeral Home, Blackwell.

Funerals

Friday

Ruby Jewell Mills

Funeral to be at 10 a.m. at the McCafferty-Bolick Funeral Home in Tonkawa. Burial will be in Enid Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid.

NEWS BRIEFS

Senior Citizens Dance — A Senior Citizens Dance will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday at the Senior Citizens Building, 320 South A in Arkansas City. The Pete Coli Country Band will play for dancing. All senior citizens are invited to attend and bring a favorite snack to share.

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.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of South Twelfth Street and Edwards Avenue at 1:46 p.m. Wednesday that a 33-year-old man was being held on two Kay County warrants.

Mary Anne Potter autographing “Herbal Pleasures”, Saturday, 2:00-4:00. Come and sample recipes for body, bath, kitchen, holidays. Brace Books. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 100 block of North Palm Street at 3:42 a.m. Thursday that an 18-year-old woman was being held for driving under suspension.

Substitute Teacher become a substitute teacher for the Ponca City Schools and earn $50 per day. High school diploma and felony check required. Call 767-8000.

adv.

Vandalism to Residence — A person from the 300 block of South Lake Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:13 a.m. Wednesday that the residence had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Antiques And curious goods. Open this Wednesday and Friday, 11-5 or by chance or appointment, 2836 Bridge Avenue, one block north of Osage Pioneer Bank, 762-

9239. adv.

Ice Box Stolen — A man from the 2900 block of North Union Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 9:26 a.m. Wednesday that an ice box had been stolen. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Pauline’s Boneless Pork Chop Dinners $10.95, 1/2 orders $7.95, Friday Aug. 28th. For reservations call 765-5460. adv.

Car Phone Stolen — A man from the 500 block of Virginia Avenue was at the Ponca City Police Department at 10:11 a.m. Wednesday to report that his car phone had been stolen from his vehicle while parked at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Oak Street. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

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.

Residence Vandalized — A man from the 300 block of West Central Avenue reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday that his residence had been vandalized. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Notice — We will continue to have the Senior Citizens Dance every Monday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Ball Room. Music will be by the Hayriders Band. The dance is open to the public and everyone is welcome.

WWF Summerslam only on Pay Per View. Sunday, August 30th at 7:00p.m., $29.95. Cable ONE, 762-6684. adv.

Accident — A vehicle accident at the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and East Highland Avenue was reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Child Development Center has openings for children turning 4 by Sept. 1st. These children will have the opportunity to participate in the public school’s 4 year

old full day program,as wel as receive full day care. Rates are according to income. 765-7532. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday that a 50-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for assault and battery.

Substitute Teacher Training For Ponca City Public Schools Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1 p.m at 111 West Grand. Bring drivers License and Social Security card or

birth certificate Call 767-8000. adv.

Accident — The Ponca City Police Department received a report at 12:53 p.m. Wednesday that a vehicular accident had occurred in the 1800 block of Princeton Avenue. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

State Certified DUI School Bridgeway, Inc. is Kay Co.'s only local non-profit organization that offers both mid week and weekend DUI Schools and Assessments. Next school scheduled Friday August 28th and, Saturday August 29th, starting at 5:30 p.m. We now offer the 24 hr. DUI School. Call 762-1462 for reservations and information. adv.

Items Missing — A woman was at the Ponca City Police Department at 4:35 p.m. Thursday to report that her gym bag and purse had been stolen while out of the vehicle at the YMCA. An officer was assigned and a report was taken.

Stone Point rock farm beautiful and decorative landscaping rock 362-3114 adv.

Accident — The Communications Center received a 911 call at 4:46 p.m. Wednesday that a two-vehicle accident had occurred at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Mary Street. Two officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Head Country all day Friday Special­ All you can eat, smoked BBQ ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw, only $6.95, all day. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Grand Avenue and Oak Street at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday that a 51-year-old man was being held on a city warrant for failure to pay.

Yes We’re Back. Tournaments starting at the Blue Light Lounge, Saturday, August 29. Darts at 2:30 p.m. Pool at 7 p.m. Check with Martha on other dates and entry. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fifth Street and Bradley Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday that a 37-year-old man was being held for speeding and driving under suspension.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 10:01 p.m. Wednesday that a 14-year-old boy was being held on a charge of second degree burglary.

Rotary Picnic — Pioneer Rotary will not have its regular noon meeting Friday. The club will have its summer picnic at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Ponca shelters 1 and 2. Regular meetings resume next Friday.

Subjects Held — The Communications Center received a call at 10:43 p.m. Wednesday from the 3500 block of North Union Street that subjects were in the parking lot creating a disturbance. Three officers of the Ponca City Police Department responded and took into custody, a 37-year-old man on a Sedgwick (Kan.) County warrant for probation violation, and a 31-year-old man for public intoxication.

Dougan's Bar-B-Q Thursday Special from 4-?. 1/2 BBQ Chicken with 2 vegetables. $4.25. 215 South 14th. 765-7979. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of North Fourteenth Street and Pioneer Road at 10:51 p.m. Wednesday that a 20-year-old man was being held on a city warrant.

The Ponca Tribal Tag Office and Enrollment Office will be open on Friday, August 28, 1998 and Saturday, August 29, 1998 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for any tribal member needing a tag or C.D.I.B. adv.

Subjects Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of East Central Avenue and South Tenth Street at 11 p.m. Wednesday that a 21-year-old woman was being held for driving under the influence and transporting an open container. A 27-year-old man was held on a city warrant for failure to obey concerning delinquent fines.

Instant Passport Pictures. Graham Photo, 201 North First, 765-4348. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the 2400 block of North Fourteenth Street at 11:44 p.m. Wednesday that a 43-year-old man was being held for driving under suspension.

Antique Shipment just arrived tea trolleys $95. Oak Draw leaf table, $150., Armoires starting at $295, English pub tables with wrought iron pedestals $250.,

Queen Ann Dresser, $295., and other small pieces great prices and selection! Come have dessert in our corner tea room. Christy’s 3005 North 14th. adv.

Assaulted — A woman from the 2000 block of North Fourth Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:06 a.m. Thursday that she had been assaulted by a subject with a rake. Two officers were assigned and the information was logged.

Mary Anne Potter autographing “Herbal Pleasures”, Saturday, 2:00-4:00. Come and sample recipes for body, bath, kitchen, holidays. Brace Books. adv.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported from the intersection of West Highland Avenue and North Elm Street at 12:17 a.m. Thursday that a 42-year-old man was being held for DUI, and having defective equipment.

Threatened — A woman from the 800 block of North First Street reported to the Ponca City Police Department at 12:28 a.m. Thursday that subjects with bats and shovels had threatened her boyfriend and others. Three officers were assigned and a report was taken.

Subject Held — An officer of the Ponca City Police Department reported at 2:51 a.m. Thursday from the intersection of East South Avenue and South Fourteenth Street that a 17-year-old woman was being held for possession of a false identification and DUI. A vehicle was released to a sober driver, and the 17-year-old was released to a parent.

SPORTS

Sports Note

Sports Note

Leagues are now forming for YMCA adult men’s flag football. There will be three divisions, open, church, and over 35, with a 10 player maximum on any one roster. Games will be played 5-on-5, with no contact, for four, 8-minute quarters.

Registration deadline is Sept. 15, with games to begin Sept. 27. The cost is $20 for YMCA members and $30 for community participants.