UPCOMING MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Board of Commission/PCUA Regular Meeting

City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand, 5:30 p.m. Watch live on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Ponca-City-OK-115761141785634/ or watch recorded on the City’s website at https://www.poncacityok.gov/civicmedia.

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Contract Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Craft, 1:00 p.m.

Beginners Line Dance, 5:30 p.m.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Acrylic Art, 1:00 p.m.

Advanced Line Dance, 2:00 p.m. Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Tacos

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bunco, 12:30 p.m.

Pitch, 12:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

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, Meatloaf

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Senior Garmes – Opening Social & Dominoes, 5:00 p.m. Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $3.00, Stew

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

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE NEWS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

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 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

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 com

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 four-year 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.

PONCA CITY ENERGY NEWS

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 customers are invited to come by City Hall to celebrate and pick up some great give-aways, information and to register for prizes.

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.great-blueresearch.com/s3/OMPA-ResidentialSatisfactionSurvey2021Ponc aCity

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.

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

MARLAND ESTATE & THE MARLAND GRAND HOME NEWS

Marland Mansion

OCTOBERFEST: OCTOBER 2 & 3

There is something for everyone at Octoberfest, including arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage vendors, bands and entertainment, televised NFL and college football games, and activities for kids of all ages. Octoberfest is a fundraiser for the Marland Estate Foundation, whose mission is to preserve and restore the historic, architectural landmark and to educate others on the E.W. Marland story.

Hours & Admission

Saturday, October 2, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00

Children age 8 and under are free

Entrances and Parking

Main Gate - 901 Monument Road

North Gate - Unity Gym - 1956 E. Woodland

Parking on the grounds is available via the Main Gate. Due to limited parking, a shuttle service will also be available via the north parking lot of the Ponca Plaza Shopping Center on Fourteenth Street. The shuttle service will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 2 and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 3.

Contact: David Keathly, Marland Mansion Estate, 580-767- 0420

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS WALKTOBER

Register today on the Walktober Facebook page! Use the link, or 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 calculated 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

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/parksandrec-registration

CO-ED HALLOWEEN SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

• Ditch your traditional uniform and play the games dressed in your best Halloween costume in Ponca City’s 1st Annual Halloween Co-Ed Softball Tournament! Prizes awarded to champions and runner-ups as well as best team and individual costume. Each team is guaranteed three games.

• Held on Saturday, October 30, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the RecPlex Softball Fields.

• For ages 16 and up. The cost is $250.00 per team.

• Register online thru October 13 at: www.poncacityok. gov/parksandrec-registration

MOONLIGHT TURKEY TROT

• This annual fun event is for all ages with no timer. Enjoy an evening walking or running by moonlight and see the Festival of Angels before it opens to the public! A t-shirt is included with your entry.

• This will be on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m., at the Lake Ponca Shelter House #5.

• The cost is $35.00 for adults 18 and older, and $15.00 for youth 17 and under.

• Register online thru November 5 at: www.poncacityok. gov/parksandrec-registration

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR AT THE RECPLEX

• The Holidays are right around the corner! If you have a craft to sell or if you want to get started on your shopping, this is the place to be!

• The Craft Fair will be November 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the RecPlex

• Open to all ages. Booth space is 10 ft. by 10 ft. The cost is $30.00 per booth, $50.00 per booth with electricity (limited availability).

• Register online thru November 5 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430