CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS

UPCOMING MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Marland Estate Commission Marland Mansion, 901 Monument Rd., 4:30 p.m.

Animal Control Board City Hall, McFadden Room, 516 E. Grand, 5:30 p.m THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Historic Preservation Advisory Panel

City Hall, Barnes Room, 516 E. Grand, 4:00 p.m.

PONCA CITY

SENIOR CENTER NEWS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Contract Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Beginners Line Dance, 5:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Chicken Salad Sandwich

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

FLU SHOTS, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Advanced Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Pitch, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Chef’s Choice

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

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, Spaghetti and Meatballs

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Tea Party, 11:00 a.m.

Dance, 6:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Tea Party – Finger Sandwiches

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

WALKTOBER

Register today on the Walktober Facebook page! Search for “Walktober” on Facebook and look for the walking Ponca City.

All you need is five friends or co-workers, a team name, and some good walking (or running or dancing) shoes! Steps can be caluculated from pedometers, fitness trackers, or the activity conversion chart you will receive before the challenge starts. We aren’t picky, just get out there and get to steppin’!

Registration Link: https://www.ChallengeRunner.com/enroll/9be77c-36te

MOVIES ON THE LAWN

• Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray for this FREE event. Youth and teens under the age of 14 are asked to have adult supervision. Please practice proper social distancing. The lawn opens one hour before dusk, and the movie will begin at dusk. o Remember the Titans is playing Saturday, September 18.

CHESS CLUB

• Whether you are a casual chess player or a tournament participant, this exciting enrichment club will improve everyone’s game. Chess has many benefits and can be the avenue for enjoyment and fulfillment for any age. A wide range of teaching tools keep students engaged and having fun while learning the game.

• Classes are on Wednesdays: October 6 & 20 and November 3 & 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the RecPlex Artist Studio.

• For ages 6 and up. The cost is $25.00.

• Register online at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrecregistration

KIDS NIGHT OUT

• The RecPlex will offer a night out for kids without parents! Kids will get to play organized games, use the climbing wall, watch a movie, eat snacks and have loads of fun! All kids will be supervised by RecPlex staff.

• Saturday, September 25, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with check-in starting at 5:00 p.m.

• For ages 2 to 12 years. The cost is $35.00 for the first child, and $10.00 per sibling.

• Register online at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrecregistration

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL FALL LEAGUE

• Playing volleyball is a great way to be active and stay healthy! You will also get to meet new people and get in a full-body workout while having fun doing it!

• Games are played every Sunday, from October 3 thru November 14, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the RecPlex.

• For ages 16 and up. Cost is $200.00 per team.

• Register online thru September 15 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

SAFESITTER BABYSITTING ESSENTIALS

• Safesitter Babysitting Essentials in the RecPlex Art Studio is designed to prepare students to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. This instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.

• This is a two-day class on October 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, in the RecPlex Artist Studio

• For 6th thru 8th grade age participants. The cost is $75.00 per participant.

• Register online thru September 15 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

BEGINNER KAYAK LESSONS

• Do you want to learn to kayak, but don’t know where to start? The goal of this beginner class is to learn about the equipment, basic strokes, techniques and safety protocals on the water.

• This class is September 20, at 10:00 a.m., at the Kayak Barn, Lake Ponca.

• For ages 13 and up the cost is $25.00 and anyone 50 and older is FREE.

• Register online thru September 17 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

K9 OLYMPICS

• This event will give you and your dog the chance to compete for gold in a variety of competitions which included Sit, Spin, Down and Agility. Awards for first, second and third place finishers as well as raffle prizes.

• This event is on Saturday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Unity Gym.

• For ages 8 and older. The cost is $75.00 per participant.

• Register online thru September 27 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

• The RecPlex is is teaming up with the POHI Volleyball to offer a youth volleyball league for girls, 3rd-6th grades. The league will be two weeks of fundamentals work in a clinic setting, followed by four weeks of games.

• Mondays: October 11 thru November 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., RecPlex Basketball Court 1

• For 3rd to 6th grade girls. The cost is $35.00 per player for member and $55.00 for non-members.

• Register online thru October 1 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE NEWS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Drink Specials: All drink prices reduced, all day. Contact: Rod Alexander, Golf Pro, 580-767-0433

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.

PO-HI CLASS OF 1955 PLANS REUNION, OCTOBER 1-2, 2021

A group of Ponca City members of the Ponca City High School class of 1955 are planning a 66th year reunion on October 1-2, 2021. Two events are planned:

Friday, October 1, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. An evening of visiting and reminiscing is scheduled at Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 E. Grand Avenue. There is a ramp at the south entrance for easy access. Heavy hor d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be served. A cash bar will be available.

Saturday, October 2, 6:00 p.m. Dinner is planned at Rusty Barrell, 2005 N. 14th, Ponca Plaza. The banquet room is on ground level. Each person will place their order from the menu.

All ‘55 classmates are invited to attend. Please advise whether you plan to attend by September 15. E-mail Ila Jensen Slavin at ilajs1937@gmail.com or regular mail at 5 Pecan Place, Ponca City, OK 74604.

PONCA CITY ENERGY NEWS

ALLEGIANT UTILITY SERVICES INSTALLING NEW ELECTRIC METERS

The City of Ponca City has contracted with Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters on houses and businesses. This project is anticipated to be completed in October. The technicians will be driving vehicles with identification on the door stating that they are “Contractors Working for Ponca City Energy”. The technicians will wear badges identifying themselves with Ponca City Energy and Allegiant Utility Services. If the contractor needs to talk with a resident who is not home, they will leave a door hanger, and the resident can call the number listed to talk with the technician.

Contact: Phil Johnston, General Manager of Ponca City Energy, 580-767-0405

HOSPICE TO OFFER “HEALING AFTER A LOSS” SUPPORT GROUP

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma will be hosting “Healing after a Loss” support group and educational setting on Wednesdays; September 15th – October 20th from 12:00 – 1:15 at the hospice office, 445 Fairview Ave.

The support group will provide a safe and supportive setting for understanding and coping with your grief.

RSVP requested. For more information, please contact Tanja at Hospice, 580-762-9102.

BRIDGE AT GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Bridge each Friday, 1:00 p.m., Parish Hall, Grace Episcopal Church, 13th & Grand. Consistently have three to five tables in attendance.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

Kay County Alzheimer’s disease and dementia caregiver support group has an in-person meeting for caregivers the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The meeting is held at Hospice of North Central Oklahoma building, 445 Fairview Avenue in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

PONCA CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEWS

Vaccines are available for no charge at the Kay County Health Department and many other locations in Ponca City.

CDC GUIDELINES

The FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccine that will now be called the Comirnaty vaccine. This vaccine is approved for those 16 years of age and older. The vaccine will continue to have an emergency use authorization for those 12 to 15 years of age.

NOTICE: CDC now recommends that people whose immune systems are compromised moderately to severely should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial 2 doses. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic. Currently, CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. This includes people who have:

• Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood

• Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

• Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system

• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)

• Advanced or untreated HIV infection

• Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

Protect Unvaccinated Family Members

Some people in your family may need to take more steps to be better protected from COVID-19, including:

• Anyone not fully vaccinated, including children under 12 who cannot be vaccinated yet

• People with weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions

Travel

• Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and while indoors at U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations. Travelers are not required to wear a mask in outdoor areas of a conveyance (like on open deck areas of a ferry or the uncovered top deck of a bus).

About the Delta Variant: Vaccines continue to reduce a person’s risk of contracting the virus that cause COVID-19, including this variant. Vaccines are highly effective against severe illness, but the Delta variant causes more infections and spreads faster than earlier forms of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Source: www.cdc.gov

PONCA CITY ENERGY NEWS

OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL POWER AUTHORITY SURVEY UNDERWAY

OMPA (Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority) has selected GreatBlue Research to conduct their annual Customer Satisfaction Survey for Ponca City Energy. OMPA is asking Ponca City Energy’s residential customers to participate in a survey to let them know how you think they are doing in providing electrical service to your home. Residents could respond to the survey in one of several ways, which include:

• By phone. You may receive a call to answer questions over the phone. The caller ID will show the call coming from Great Blue Research and the number will show up as 405-786-8606.

• By email. You could receive an email with a link to the survey. The email will show that it’s coming from research@greatblueresearch.com. The subject line will read as “Ponca City Energy needs your feedback!”

• By a link in Facebook. You may see a post on their Facebook page with a link to the survey.

• Or you can participate in the survey right now by using this link: http://surveys.greatblueresearch.com/s3/OMPAResidentialSatisfactionSurvey2021PoncaCity

The survey should only take about 10 minutes or less to complete. Please help by participating in the survey. Your thoughts and opinions matter. Thank you for your time.

For more information, contact OMPA at 1-800-256-5047.

ALLEGIANT UTILITY SERVICES INSTALLING NEW ELECTRIC METERS

The City of Ponca City has contracted with Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters on houses and businesses. This project is anticipated to be completed in October. The technicians will be driving vehicles with identification on the door stating that they are “Contractors Working for Ponca City Energy.” The technicians will wear badges identifying themselves with Ponca City Energy and Allegiant Utility Services. If the contractor needs to talk with a resident who is not home, they will leave a door hanger, and the resident can call the number listed to talk with the technician.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY 2021

Ponca City Energy will celebrate Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 6, in the lobby of City Hall. In conjunction with Public Power Week of October 3-9, Ponca City Energy will be handing out information, give-aways and prizes to our local customers! Ponca City Energy customers are invited to come by City Hall to celebrate and pick up some great prizes and information.

Contact: Phil Johnston, General Manager of Ponca City Energy, 580-767-0405

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Ponca City Elks Lodge #2002 is announcing the start of the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest. The Most Valuable Student scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United State citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants are judged on academics, leadership, service and financial need.

The application is completed online and must be submitted by the November 15, 2021 deadline. There will be Lodge winners and State winners. There will also be 500 National winners to be announced in April 2022 after the top 20 finalists participate in the Leadership Weekend and interview for the top awards. The 500 fouryear awards are two $50,000 scholarships, two $40,000 scholarships, two $30,000 scholarships, fourteen $20,000 scholarships, and 480 $4,000 scholarships. These awards are paid over four years.

For more information and to complete the Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest details including the application, visit enf.elks.org/MVS.