CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MONDAY, JUNE 27

Board of Commissioners/ PCUA Regular Meeting City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand Ave., 5:30 p.m.

CITY OF PONCA CITY TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY,

JULY 4

Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 4 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 5.

As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, July 4, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out overnight or for several days is susceptible to scatter from animals and/or weather which can result in a City code violation.

Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.

Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.

Ponca City Library will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: Holly LaBossiere,L ibraryDirector,at767-0345. Marland’s Grand Home will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: David Keathly, Marland Mansion & Marland’s Grand Home Director, 767-0420. Marland Mansion and Estate will be CLOSED on Sunday July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: David Keathly, Marland Mansion & Marland’s Grand Home Director,767-0420.

Lew Wentz Golf Course WILL BE OPEN on Monday, July 4, but will close at 4:00 p.m. Contact: RodAlexander,GolfPro, at767-0433.

Ponca City Senior Center will be CLOSED on Sunday July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: Natalie Elwood, Senior Specialist, 763-8051. Ponca City RecPlex WILL BE OPEN on Monday, July 4, from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only. Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, at 767-0430

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m. The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate America’s Independence Day. The fireworks will be choreographed to music and can be heard by turning to local radio station KPNC-FM 100.7 or KLOR 99.3 FM. A safety zone will be buoyed off on Lake Ponca beginning at approximately 7:00 pm on July 4. If you are in a watercraft on Lake Ponca after 7:00 pm, please stay out of the buoyed off area until the fireworks and the buoys have been removed.

Please remember: Private fireworks are not allowed on or around the Lake Ponca Recreation Area or any of the roadways or water areas around Lake Ponca. Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, at 767-0430

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS AMBUC POOL AND WENTZ POOL HOURS OF OPERATION:

AMBUC Pool

Open Swim is held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday thru Tuesday and Thursday thru Saturday. The pool is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.

Open Swim Admission: $2.00 for ages 13 and up and $1.00 for age 12 and under.

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

Senior/Adult Lap Swim is held from 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 held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and Tuesday thru Saturday. The pool is closed on Mondays for maintenance.

Admission: $2.00 for ages 13 and up and $1.00 for 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.

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 super vised by RecPlex staff.

• Saturday, June 18, 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. Sibling discount $25.00.

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

ADULT TENNIS LESSONS

• Coach Lynne Collenback will be holding small group adult tennis lessons. The once weekly session will help anyone, no matter their skill level.

• These 2 hour classes are on Tuesdays, June 14, 21, 28 and July 12, 19, 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wally Smith Tennis Center, 706 N. 7th Street.

• For ages 18 and older, the cost is $15.00 per class.

• Register online 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 session 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/parksandrec-registration

GLASS FUSING FOR ADULTS

• In collaboration with the Doodle Academy, the Rec-Plex is pleased to offer Glass Fusing classes for adults.

• The class dates are on June 16 (register thru June 13) or July 14 (register thru July 11), from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Doodle Academy, 103 E. Grand Ave.

• For ages 16 and older, the cost is $35.00 for the June 16 class and $40.00 for the July 14 class.

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

KAYAK LESSONS

• Do you want to learn the fundamentals of kayaking? These beginner lessons will teach you important safety practices, identify the different types of equipment, the basic strokes and techniques that are fundamental to all types of kayaking.

• Lesson date is June 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Kayak Barn at Lake Ponca.

• For ages 13 and up. The cost is $25.00 per lesson. FREE TO SENIORS 50+

Register online thru June 28 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

KAYAK SUNRISE TOURS

• Take a tour of beautiful Lake Ponca at sunrise. The kayak and the life jacket will be provided, just bring something to drink and your love of the outdoors!

• Tour dates are Thursdays, June 16 thru July 7, from 5:45 to 7:45 a.m., at the Kayak Barn at Lake Ponca.

• For ages 12 and up (13 and up w/adult). The cost is $30.00 per tour. FREE TO SENIORS 50+

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

SCUBA CERTIFICATION

• This will be an Entry Level SCUBA certification taught by a certified instructor. Student will learn the skills needed to become a certified Open Water PADI Diver. After successfully completing the pool session, students will meet at Lake Tenkiller to complete the open water dives portion.

• This a 2-day class on July 9 & 10 and July 16 & 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

• For ages 10 and older. The cost is $400.00 per participant in the pool and $99.00 at Lake Tenkiller for the open water dives.

• Register online thru July 2 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

PERFORMING ARTS – INTRO TO THEATER 3RD-6TH GRADE

• This Performing Arts Camp at the RecPlex is a 4-day youth camp geared toward a broad introduction of all the fun and exciting elements of theater for actors.

• Camp dates are July 11 thru July 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

• For 3rd grade to 6th grade. The cost is $75.00. Member discount $20.00

• Register online thru July 4 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

PERFORMING ARTS – INTRO TO THEATER 7th-12TH GRADE

• This Performing Arts Camp at the RecPlex is a 4-day youth camp geared toward a broad introduction of all the fun and exciting elements of theater for actors.

• Camp dates are July 18 thru July 21, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

• For 7th grade to 12th grade. The cost is $75.00. Member discount $20.00

• Register online thru July 4 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430

SWIMMING LESSONS AT AMBUC POOL

• American Red Cross Swim Lesson at Ambuc Pool are conducted by certified instructors and adapted for swimmers with little to no water experience as well as more advanced swimmers.

• The June Session is Monday thru Thursday, June 20 thru June 30, with class times of: 9:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. at

9:45 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. at AMBUC pool. (register thru June 17)

• The July Session will be July 11 thru July 21, with class times of: 9:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. at AMBUC pool. (register thru July 8)

• For ages 3 to 13 years old. The cost is $55.00. Member discount $20.00

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

PAINT NIGHT AT THE RECPLEX

• Paint Night at the RecPlex is returning this summer! It will help you tap into your creative side, no matter what your skill level is. Painting is a great way to relax and have fun.

• Class dates are June 12 (register by June 9), July 10 (register by July 7), and August 14 (register by August 11).

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

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

4TH OF JULY EVENING CELEBRATION AT WENTZ POOL

• There will be all-you-can-eat hotdog and hamburger meals and swimming with a beautiful view of the Fireworks Show as a bonus! There will only be 150 tickets available, so don’t miss out!

• On the 4th of July, the fun begins at 7:30 p.m., the pool closes at 9:30 p.m., the Fireworks Show is at 9:50 p.m. and swimming will continue after the show until midnight.

• For all ages. The cost is $15.00 per person.

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

SEW FUN!

• This camp is geared toward beginner sewers. Students will attend 4 once-weekly classes. All materials are provided. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machines.

• Camp dates are Sundays, July 17 to August 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Rec-Plex Art Studio.

• For ages 10 and up. The cost is $75.00.

• Register online thru July 8 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

ADULTS CLAY HAND BUILDING

• This fun clay, hand-building class is being held at the Doodle Academy’s new studio – the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St. Each student will make between 3-6 handmade projects during this 4-week class.

• Class dates are on Wednesdays, July 6 thru July 27, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St.

• For ages 18 and up. The cost is $135.00

• Register online thru July 3 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

YOUTH CLAY HAND BUILDING

• This fun clay, hand-building class is being held at the Doodle Academy’s new studio – the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St. Each student will make between 3-6 handmade projects during this 4-week class.

• Class dates are on Tuesdays, July 5 thru July 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St.

• For ages 6 to 17. The cost is $120.00

• Register online thru July 2 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

POTTERY CLASS

• This fun pottery class is being held at the Doodle Academy’s new studio – the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St. Each student will make between 6-12 hand-thrown pieces during this 4-week class.

• Class dates are on Fridays, July 8 thru July 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St.

• For ages 16 and up. The cost is $200.00

• Register online thru July 5 at: www.poncacityok.gov/park sandrec-registration

INDOOR TRIATHLON

• Members and Non-members are invited to participate in the RecPlex’s Indoor Triathlon. Events include a 400-meter swim, a 5-mile bike ride, and a 2-miles run – ALL INDOORS! All entrants who complete the event will receive a t-shirt.

• The Triathlon is Saturday, August 6, from 8:00 to 1:00 p.m.

• For ages 13 and up. The cost is $20.00.

• Register online thru August 6 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS

MONDAY, JUNE 27

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Contract Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Hot Dogs TUESDAY, JUNE 28

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Chicken Salad Sandwich

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Pitch, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Fish

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

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

Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Rib Sandwich

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Exercise, 8:00 a.m. Movie, 12:30 p.m.

Movie, 12:30 p.m. Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Chicken and Noodles

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

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE

MONDAY, JUNE 27

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Drink Specials - All drink

Drink Specials - All drink prices reduced, all day.

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

ZOO VOUCHERS AVAILABLE WITH CHECK-OUT AT THE PONCA CITY LIBRARY

The Ponca City Library proudly hosts another year of the Read for Adventure program. The Read for

Adventure program “aims to promote literacy within families, increase their contact with the outdoors and provide an outlet for invaluable, nature-inspired discoveries.” The Oklahoma City Zoo’s mission is to educate Oklahomans about wildlife and wild places. By partnering with the Metropolitan Library, the zoo staff hopes to inspire children to read about wildlife and then connect with those same animals and plants found at the zoo.

The Metropolitan Library System and Oklahoma City Zoo have released a new book called Juniper’s Butterfly Garden for this year’s program.

How to obtain a voucher:

Any Oklahoma resident who has a library card in good standing at the Ponca City Library and checks out

Juniper’s Butterfly Garden will receive 1 voucher good for general admission for 4 people to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Card users may only receive the zoo voucher once.

Contact: Holly LaBossiere, Library Director, 580-767-0345

HEAD FAMILY PC FAMILY AND FRIENDS CELEBRATION

Danny, Carey, and C.R. Head would like to celebrate Ponca City. This incredible family will host a Ponca City Family and Friends Celebration Thursday, June 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will set up at Lake Ponca with a huge tent across from the Ambuc Playground and Pavilion.

Danny’s BBQ Head Quarters, Inc. plan to feed 5,000 people free. This is an incredible gift to Ponca City. They are excited we survived the Pandemic and we are moving forward.

You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for a picnic style meal or you are more than welcome to grab your free dinner and take it home. The City of Ponca City will provide some picnic tables.

The Chamber is go grateful and excited for this fun event and know it will be a great way to kick off the 4 of July Holiday.

Holiday. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber Office at 765-4400. See you at the Celebration!

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AT FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL

FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides nutritious meals at no charge to Children during the summer vacation. Children ages 1 - 18, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, are eligible to receive meals through SFSP. A person 19years of age and over who has a mental or physical disability (as determined by a state or local education agency) and who participates during the school year in a public or private, non-profit school program (established for the mentally and physically disabled) is also eligible to receive meals. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:

First Lutheran School, Operating May 23 to Aug 11, 2022. Operating days of the week are Monday through Friday.

1104 N. 4TH, PONCA CITY, OK, 74601.

Lunch from 11:00-12:15.

Closed: May 30 (Memorial Day), July 4, and August 9, 2022

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AT PONCA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribal Youth Program, will participate in the

Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge, ages 1-18 and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service. Meals will be provided on a

Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, at the site and times as follows:

Dine In Only, Open Site

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

June 20 – August 18, Monday through Friday.

All meals will be served and consumed at each site location.

Adults wishing to eat may purchase a meal ($2 for breakfast and $4.25 for lunch)

NOC BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP JULY 5-9

New Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Basketball Coach Patrick Nee announced Mavs Basketball Camp July 5-9.

The morning session (9 a.m. – noon) serves students in Grades K-4, the afternoon session (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) is for athletes in Grades 5-8.

The camp includes skills, games, awards, and special guests.

The cost is $60 per athlete, make checks payable to Patrick Nee Basketball Camp.

Walk-ins are welcome.

The form for the camp is available at https://nocmavs.com/ sports/ mbkb/ 2021-22/ Maverick_BB_Camp_Flyer_ and_Form9529.pdf

RIVERFRONT DANCE & TRAVEL CLUB

Are you an active senior who loves to dance, enjoys other people, and loves to help other people? Are yo ua senior who would like to enjoy your golden years, while making the best use of your limited resources by sharing costs?

A new club is coming to Ponca City for area seniors to share resources and lives, focusing on fellowship, travel, and especially dancing.

80 years or older is accepting applications for memberhip. Call 580-761-3997 or 761-5844 for information about enrollment and upcoming planned trips.

KAY COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS SURVEY

The Kay County Community Health Needs Survey is an anonymous survey of county residents and is part of the comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment process. The survey allows the Health Department and community partners to understand what residents see as the most important health issues affecting the community. The survey will help identify the strengths, needs, and challenges. The survey results will help guide planning and action to improve the health of residents who live, work, and play in communities across our administrative district and provide the foundation for improving and promoting good health.

The survey may be accessed from the Kay County Health Department Facebook page or at https://bit.ly/3sXddxL. Individuals without internet access may contact the Kay County Health Department at (580) 762-1641 or (580) 363-5520 for a paper copy of the survey. Paper copies should be returned to the county health department upon completion.

MOTOR POOL/CITY GARAGE

E-BAY LISTINGS

The following surplus City equipment is currently listed on e-Bay for disposal. Items listed:

• 1999 Ford E-350 Super Duty Van (Ambulance)

• 2002 Woods Bat Wing Mower (15 ft.)

• 1989 Ford 5900 Tractor

• 2004 Kubota M9000 Tractor (6618 hours)

• 2004 Kubota M9000 Tractor (9668 hours)

• 1996 Kawasaki 50 ZIV Loader To find the items the City Garage is selling on EBay: eBay item number:

115427223600

115427224814

115427232124

115427232489

115427233171

115427222730

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

This is Go to Ebay.com http:// www.ebay.com/ Click Advanced Search (upper right)

Click Items by Seller (left hand column) Click the box beside “Only show items from:” Seller’s User ID: poncacitysurplus Click Search

View Seller’s items the direct link to the page: https://www.ebay.com/sch/ poncacitysurplus/m.html?_ ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1 Contact Brad LaRue, Motor Pool Superintendent, 580-767-0460