Lifestyle

While movies are my passion, I’ll make the time occasionally for some games and like many children of the 90s I grew up with Mario. Now Mario’s first appearance was in 1981’s Donkey Kong, but it was Super Mario Bros. released 35 years ago on September 13, 1985, that helped revive the medium from its mid-eighties crash.

Edwin Fair Mental Health Center Staff attended the Ponca City Library’s 3rd Annual Community Assistance Fair this week. The staff enjoyed seeing citizens of the community come out and learn about programs and assistance available in the Ponca City area.

After a disappointing cancellation of “The Sound of Music” last spring due to the pandemic associated with Covid 19, Ponca Playhouse forged forward with a much anticipated production opening this week at the Poncan Theater. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, September 10-12 and next weekend September 17-19, as well as a matinee performances on both Sundays the 13th and 20th at 2:30. Tickets may be reserved at the Playhouse office in advance or available at the door with space permitting and social distancing being encouraged.

HI THERE, my name is Daisy and I’m a single red head looking for a warm lap to nap on. I can be pretty shy at first but my lovable side will come with time. I’d love a calm and quiet home to relax in and a safe place to let my true personality shine. I would prefer to be the only pet in the home although I’ll be okay with another kitty... I just might pretend they don’t exist. Are you my perfect match?

This week’s column will be my final one appearing in The News as Thursday is my last day. After working here for 24 years, I have taken a job at KOTV News on 6 in Tulsa and will start my new job on Monday.

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The Ponca Tribe today has about 4,200 members with many still settled in Ponca City. Chris Littlecook, a Title IX officer at Ponca City High School and involved member of the Ponca Tribe, says leaving his impact on the future of the tribe is important.