CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MONDAY, JULY 17

Board of Commissioners Work Session City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand Ave., 2:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Board Parks and Recreation Advisory RecPlex, Art Studio, 1604 W. Grand Ave., 5:30 p.m.

PONCA CITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS

Ponca City residents with a cell phone, landline phone, or email address can now enroll in the Ponca City Notification System. The Ponca City Notification System provides notifications at no cost to those that complete the simple online registration. Once registration is complete, users will immediately be able to receive notifications. There is no waiting period. Notifications are available as text messages, phone calls or emails. Residents may select one or all methods. Those suffering with hearing loss may choose to receive “text” notifications, while those with vision challenges may choose “voice” notifications. Weather notifications are sent directly from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service. Notifications from the City of Ponca City regarding power outages, water outages, road closures, and other alerts will soon be provided. For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, please go to: www.poncacityok. gov/pcnotification-registration or email em@poncacityok.gov

HELP UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM IDENTIFY NEEDS

United Community Action Program’s Community Needs Assessment wants to hear from you! What do you see are needs and areas for improvement?

They want hear from clients, service agencies, Tribes, businesses, churches and the general public. All feedback will help the agency create strategies to provide opportunities for increased self-sufficiency for low income individuals and families in Creek, Kay, Noble, Osage and Pawnee Counties.

The survey can be accessed by going to www.ucapinc.org and clicking on the Community Needs Assessment Survey.

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS MONDAY, JULY 17

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

*Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Rice Summer Salad

TUESDAY, JULY 18

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Ukulele, 10:00 a.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

*Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Stuffed Peppers

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Pitch and Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

*Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Chicken Cordon Bleu

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Row at a Time, 10:00 a.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

*Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Meatlof

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Trivia, 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

*Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00,Chicken Caesar Wrap *Registration for Senior Diner meals will be accepted until 8:00 a.m. on the day of meal.

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

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE NEWS MONDAY, JULY 17

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

TUESDAY, JULY 18

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Drink Specials: All drink prices reduced, all day.

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

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS AMBUC AND WENTZ POOLS

ATTENTION: Wentz Pool will be closed Monday, June 12 thru Friday, June 16 for a reserved camp.

Both pools are open daily 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with AMBUC Pool closed on Wednesdays and Wentz Pool cloed on Mondays for maintenance.

Admission to either pool is $1.00 for youth 12 and under and $2.00 for individuals 13 and older. Children 12 and under must have a person 16 or older accompany them. RecPlex members get free entrance to both pools with their scan cards.

KAYAK RENTAL KIOSK AT LAKE PONCA

A self-serve kayak rental kiosk is available at Lake Ponca, located south of the swim beach on Checkstand Road.

Rent.fun, the vendor responsible for the installation, service, and maintenance of the kiosk, kayaks, and associated equipment, makes renting available via their smartphone application, seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, during the rental season.

Renters can select from one of four kayaks, by scanning an individual compartment of the kiosk and completing the steps on the smartphone application. Each rental includes a paddle and required personal flotation device. Once renters have finished their time on the water, they simply return equipment and finalize their rental at the kiosk.

For further information regarding the new self-serve kayak kiosks or to get information about Parks and Recreation’s beautiful guided kayak tours or special event/ group kayak rentals, please contact the Ponca City RecPlex at 580-767-0430.

TAEKWONDO CLASS

• Master Primo Venegas, an instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience, will have 4-week sessions of Taekwondo classes.

• Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., July 10 thru August 3

• For ages 7 and older. The cost is $75.00 per session.

• Register online thru July 7 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec- registration

KIDS NIGHT OUT

• Sign your kids up for this awesome 5-hour fun-filled event! The RecPlex will provide dinner, multiple crafts for your child and of course lots of fun in the facility. The kids will wind down with a “popcorn bar” full of treats to snack on while they watch a fun movie.

• Saturday, June 16, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

• For ages 2-12 years old. The cost is $35.00 and Siblings are $10.00.

• Register online thru June 16 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

PAINT NIGHT AT THE RECPLEX

• Paint Night at the RecPlex will help you tap into your creative side to relax and have fun.

• The class is June 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the RecPlex Art Studio.

• For ages 12 and older. The cost is $35.00 per class.

• Register online by June 15 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec- registration

YOUTH TENNIS CAMP

• These 4-day summer camps are during the month of July for ages 5-17. Each session will put campers through a series of drills and competitions to help improve their fundamental skills. Registrants can sign up for multiple camps for additional training. Registrants will receive a free t-shirt.

• The camps are Monday thru Thursday at the Wally Smith Tennis Center.

• For ages 5 thru 17. The cost is $40.00 per participant for each camp.

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

WARS OF WENTZ

• Come test your splat-r-ball gun skills at Wentz Camp with the game Capture the Flag!

• The competition is Saturday, August 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Wentz Camp

• For ages 10 and older. The fee is $10.00.

• Register online by August 26 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

VISION SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED BY THE PONCA CITY NOON LIONS

When: Second Monday of every month.

Where: Fellowship Hall at the First Christian Church, Ponca City, OK 74604 When: August 14, 2023 at 10 am Details: Join us at the new location, 210 N 5th St. Speakers and discussions involve finding solutions for poor vision or mobility.

Contact Noon Lions for more information or questions, or leave a message at 580-7631650.

FLIPSIDE PUBLIC FORUM Flipside Public Forum for the future and direction of the country.

Join Rick Fleharty, the radio talk show host for WBBZ 1230 AM on July 19, 2023 at the Event Center, 400 West South St, Newkirk, Oklahoma, from 6 pm to 8pm.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Our country’s future

• Economy, national debt

• Military and NASA

• Global warming

• Healthcare and education

• Gun control and abortion

• Immigration and population

• Crime, corruption

• 2024 Presidential Election To RSVP, please email Rick, fleabert@poncacity.net

2023 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

The Alumni Board of the THS Alumni Association has selected Mr. Joe Kreger and Cynthia (Cyndi) Allen O’Connor PhD, RN as the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. Mr. Kreger is a 1957 graduate of THS who owns and operates a ranch outside of Tonkawa. Dr. O’Connor graduated from THS in 1973 and established her career as a nurse in the U.S. Army. Both will be recognized at the Annual Alumni Luncheon on October 7, 2023.

GUTHRIE GUN FIGHTERS TO PERFORM

The Blackwell Friendly Flea Market will be hosting the Guthrie Gun Fighters on August 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church. Raffles will be given away between shows. Tickets in advance are $10, $12 at the gate. Children 10 and under free. For more information please call Keith at (580) 6701511 or Nancy at (580) 3528127.

“EXTRA HELP” CLINIC

The Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging is thrilled to announce they are partnering with the Ponca City Library to provide an: “EXTRA HELP” CLINIC July 14th, 2023 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Ponca City Library 515 E. Grand Ave.

Ponca City, Oklahoma FREE TO THE PUBLIC Please contact the LTCA of Enid Area Agency on Aging at 580-234-7475 to schedule an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome. LTCA of Enid Area Agency on Aging will provide a Medicare counselor to assist individuals in applying for Extra Help assistance.

Prescription medicine is important for keeping seniors healthy and active. But it can be expensive. If you or someone you know is on Medicare and having trouble paying for their prescription medication, please pass this information on to them. There are programs available for lowincome Medicare beneficiaries that can help pay some of the costs associated with health care. Based on the person’s income and assets, they may qualify for help with their prescription costs, or in some situations it can even cover their Medicare premiums, coinsurance, and deductibles.

It costs nothing to apply, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Please allow us the opportunity to assist you with your EXTRA HELP application.