CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS

UPCOMING MEETING

MONDAY AUGUST 9

Board of Commission/PCUA Regular Meeting

City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand, 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

Cultural Affairs Commission Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 E. Grand, 8:30 a.m.

Library Board

Library Board Room, 515 E. Grand, 12:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand, 5:30 p.m.

PONCA CITY

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Contract Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Tomato Bisque and Grilled

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Advanced Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00,

Tuna Casserole

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Pitch, 12:30 p.m.

Craft-Q-tip Painting, 1:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00,

Sausage and Potato Casserole

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Row At A Time, 10:00 a.m.

Intermediate Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Burgers and Fries

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Game Night, 5:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Enchiladas

SENIOR DINER

The Senior Diner is open for meals on-site and drive-thru. Reservations are REQUIRED for on-site AND drive-thru, and due by 3:00 p.m. the prior day. Drive-thru meals can be picked up at 11:45 a.m.

Contact: Natalie Elwood, Senior Center Program Specialist, 580-763-8051

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS

AMBUC POOL

AND WENTZ POOL

The AMBUC and Wentz pools will be open through August 15 and then open only on Saturdays and Sundays until Labor Day.

AMBUC Pool

Open Swim is 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The pool is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.

Open Swim Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children, ages 12 and under. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Senior/Adult Lap Swim is 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Senior/ Adult Lap Swim Admission is $1.00 for adults.

Wentz Pool

Open Swim is 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The pool is closed on Mondays for maintenance.

Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children, ages 12 and under.

All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Individuals may purchase pool passes for AMBUC Pool and Wentz Pool from the Ponca City RecPlex. Pool Passes are 25 swims for $20.00. Active RecPlex memberships allows access to both Wentz and AMBUC Pool.

VFW FLEA MARKET

VFW Flea Market, every Sunday, Dawn to Noon. Breakfast and lunch served. One free booth space to first timers, first responders and veterans. 580.761.2431 for details.

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE NEWS

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

Senior Day: Those 60+ get an 18-hole cart for the 9-hole rate.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

Ladies Day: Ladies get an 18-hole cart for the 9-hole rate.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

Drink Specials: All drink prices reduced, all day.

Contact: Rod Alexander, Golf Pro, 580-767-0433

LAKE PONCA NEWS

Lake Ponca is a great place for a fun weekend adventure. Lots of activities from boating, wakeboarding, tubing, fishing, a swim beach, camping, play structure, sand volleyball courts, hiking trail, shelter houses, disc golf, indoor fishing docks or just picnicking with the family! Whether you want to be active or just relax, there is something for everyone!

BOAT PERMITS

Ponca City Resident:

Daily Boat Permit - $5.00

Annual Boat Permit - $25.00

Non-Ponca City Resident:

Daily Boat Permit - $10.00

Annual Boat Permit - $60.00

Dealer/Demonstrator - $50.00

CAMPING (includes boating and fishing)

Tent with no electric - $10.00 per night/per tent

RV with electric - $15.00 per night

FISHING PERMITS

Ponca City Resident: Daily Permit - $2.00

Annual Individual Permit-$10.00

Annual Family Permit-$20.00

Non-Ponca City Resident: Daily Permit - $4.00

Annual Individual Permit-$10.00

Annual Family Permit-$20.00

Senior Citizen or Disability Permit:

Senior Lifetime Fishing Permit (65 & older) - $10.00

Disability Fishing Permit (concurrent with State) - $10.00 (disability requires proof of SSI or SSB and resided in Oklahoma for at least 6 months)

SHELTER HOUSE RENTALS

Rental Times: 8:00 a.m. to Noon, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Each block of time is $40.00 per shelter

Visit www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec for more information. Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430

KILDARE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

Kildare School’s enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is set for Tuesday, July 27th from 12-6 p.m. or parents can pick up enrollment packets from the south entryway of the school, complete and bring back by August 1st. New students will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate and current immunization records. Call the school at 580-362-2811 or email ahorinek@kildare.k12.ok.us.

AMTRAK NEWS

Give your input on the future of freight and passenger rail in Oklahoma. Visit the website at www.ok2021railplan.com by Aug. 26 to share your comments.

Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer train has been in development for more than 10 years with a proposed expansion from Oklahoma City to Newton, Kansas to connect two major national routes.

Amtrak itself was created by congress in the 1970s as the private sector passenger network collapsed, and its vision is to deliver a rail network that will offer frequent and reliable train service.

A resolution was passed in May 2020 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives supporting the extension of the passenger rail service. The resolution urged Oklahoma’s congressional delegation to take action in securing funding for the project.

The hope is that this passenger rail service will generate economic and environmental benefits.

BIRTHDAY PARTY AT LAKE PONCA

Caitlyn Meserve, resident of Ponca City, has recently started a Facebook group for children and adults with special needs. The goal of the group is to find ways to socialize and make new friends during this time when getting together is harder than ever.

She is having a birthday party at the Lake Ponca Park Shelter House #2 and would like to invite all residents with disabilities to join the festivities.