Dale draws Rattan in baseball bracket

Fresh from winning the regional tournament on the road at Canute, the Dale Pirates open action in the state playoffs this afternoon at Dolese Park in Oklahoma City. Coach Eddie Jeffcoat’s Pirates will face Rattan at 4 p.m. at Palmer Field.

Wanda “Maxine” Kalka

Wanda “Maxine” Kalka, age 83, passed away on October 1, 2021, after losing her battle with the COVID-19 virus. Graveside gathering for family will be held 10:30 a.m., October 15, 2021, at New Zion Cemetery, Chandler.

Ron Allen Ralston

Ron Allen Ralston of Broken Arrow, Okla., was born December 23, 1964, in Chandler. He died September 28, 2021, at the age of 56 years. Ralston, the son of Kenneth Sr. and Charlotte Ralston, married Melissa Mealy on October 6, 2000.

Junior Messer

Junior Messer, longtime Chandler, Okla., resident was born July 3, 1950, in Avery, Okla. He departed this life on September 29, 2021, in Oklahoma City at the age of 71 years. Junior was the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Crail) Messer. He grew up in Kendrick, Okla.

Jimmie D. Lane

Jimmie D. Lane of Agra was born June 30, 1948, and died Sunday, October 3, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. He was 73 years old. Lane was self-employed in the oilfield business. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Jencie Lane and his siblings, Richard, Donald and Joyce.

Margaret Ann Schultheis

Margaret Ann Schultheis departed this life surrounded by family at her home on October 1, 2021 in Stroud, Okla., at the age of 73 years. She was born to Ray and Willie (Pettit) Drake on March 28, 1948 in Bristow, Okla.

Chandler Eagle Scout candidate’s project

Dylan Fogle, right, adjusts the flag on the flag pole he installed at the food pantry in Chandler. A candidate for Eagle Scout, Dylan has been Senior Patrol Leader for six terms, and been to world jamboree, where he served as senior patrol leader.

County Demos meet Thursday

Members of the Lincoln County Democrats will meet 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, at the County Courthouse in Chandler. For more information, call Tony Perna at (918) 374-2651 or check out the Lincoln County Democrats Facebook page.

Hearing continued in growhouse bust

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for the owner of a major illegal marijuana grow operation who was charged following her arrest by agents in June. Sai Ying Lin, 48, of Tryon, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court June 23.

Felony charges for indecent acts

Two felony charges for lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16 and one for sexual battery have been filed against a 38-year-old man. The three counts were formally filed against Eric L. Kempf for alleged activity that went on at a residence in Tryon for two years.