Hubbard Road will close to both directions of through traffic just west of Waverly Street beginning Tuesday, Jan. 9, for approximately six months during a bridge construction project. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has contracted with Bridgeco Construction of Wellston to replace two structurally deficient bridges spanning Bois D’Arc and Kildare Creeks on Hubbard Road, 3/10 of a mile west of Waverly. The $1.5 million project will raise the elevation of the bridges and roadway approaches about three feet to reduce the likelihood of roadway flooding. During construction, Hubbard Road traffic will be detoured around the work site using S Street, Highland Avenue, and Waverly Street.

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Mysteries At the Museum Becomes Activity at Marland Grand Home

February 18, 2018

The historic 1916 Marland Grand Home is now offering a new activity for the public to engage in while visiting the site. Visitors can pick up a Mystery at the Museum booklet at the front desk and search for missing picture clues. The booklet can be used by day to day visitors or student field trip or adult group tours.

“Sherlock Holmes, the great detective from E.W. Marland’s ancestral homeland, England, has traveled to Oklahoma to help Mr. Marland find some missing items”, said Jayne Detten, museum curator. “Visitor sleuths will find one item per room and label each with its location much like the board game clue, only no murder accompanies the items.”

The Marland Grand Home offers other fun and educational interactive activities for students and tour groups as well. Visitors can choose from scavenger hunts that accompany the 101 Ranch, American Indian and Marland Oil and Family items, Museum and Me 1, 2, 3 mini lecture presentations on various museum topics and a travel journal experience of a French fur trader along the Arkansas River in 1800.

The Marland Grand Home is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go to marlandgrandhome.com and call 580-767-0427 for more information on the site or to schedule any of these activities.

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Marland Grand Home Presents”Big V” Ranch Program March 3

February 18, 2018

The Marland’s Grand Home will host a presentation on the history of the “Big V” – W. H. Vanselous Ranch on Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. The presentation is part of the Marland Grand Home’s on-going Listen and Learn series and will be given by Jane Morris, great-granddaughter of William Vanselous.

The ranch house was built in 1903 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1904, the Vanselous family moved from the Blackwell area to the ranch, which is located approximately seven miles southwest of Ponca City.

The Big V Ranch was the largest supplier of mules in the early 1900s. Vanselous employed many cowboys and ranch hands to break the mules, which were then sold all over the nation. The ranch also grew premium white “Wonder” corn.

Today, the large mule barn has been converted to an updated rustic special events center that can be rented for parties and weddings. Other buildings can be utilized for retreats and family reunions.

Seating is limited, so please call 580-767-0427 by March 1 for reservations. For more information about the Marland Grand Home go to the web site at marlandgrandhome.com. Hours of the MGH operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 65 and up and military, $3 for youth 6-17 years.

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NOC Instructor To Sign At Brace Books

February 18, 2018

Northern Oklahoma College English instructor Brandon Hobson will be at Brace Books & More on Saturday, Feb. 24 to sign his new book “Where The Dead Sit Talking.” The signing and book discussion will begin at 1 p.m.

Set in rural Oklahoma during the late 1980s, this novel is a startling, authentically voiced and lyrically written Native American coming-of-age story. With his single mother in jail, Sequoyah, a fifteen-year-old Cherokee boy, is placed in foster care with the Troutt family. Literally and figuratively scarred by his mother’s years of substance abuse, Sequoyah keeps mostly to himself, living with his emotions pressed deep below the surface. At least until he meets seventeen-year-old Rosemary, another youth staying with the Troutts. Sequoyah and Rosemary bond over their shared Native American background and tumultuous paths through the foster care system, but as Sequoyah’s feelings toward Rosemary deepen, the precariousness of their lives and the scars of their pasts threaten to undo them both.

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Festival Announces Juror Panel, Workshops

February 18, 2018

The 2018 BisonBison Film Festival: A Student Competition of Ponca City, is excited to welcome the jurors. The Festival (also known as BBFF) will be held Friday and Saturday, March 30-31 at the historic 1927 Poncan Theatre, 104 E. Grand Ave. Student films from the Mid-America Arts region (Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri) have submitted and are eligible for one of three $1,000 Awards of Excellence. To be eligible to submit, the student must be enrolled in an accredited two or four year college/university or technical school in the six states or recently graduated from such, the film submitted must be made within the last two years, and be no longer than 40 minutes.

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OSU Theatre Presents ‘How I Learned to Drive’

February 18, 2018

STILLWATER — The OSU Department of Theatre is driven by a vision for the community as it presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “How I Learned to Drive,” by Paula Vogel, Feb. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the Vivia Locke Theatre at the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts. For this production, the theatre department has collaborated with Payne County Youth Services to provide support for the youth in the community

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Book Review Set at Meeting

February 18, 2018

Marge Parker will give a book review for the next Chapter FC, P.E.O., a woman’s philanthropic educational organization, meeting.

They will meet at 1 p.m. for their regular meeting on Feb. 21 in the home of Lois Corbin. Following the program, the business meeting will be conducted by president Beverly Beaty.

Assisting the hostess with refreshments, concluding the event, will be Gayle Young and Del Kotarski.

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Guild Members Set Meeting

February 18, 2018

The regular monthly meeting of the St. Francis Guild of St. Mary’s Church will be called to order by President Pat Boyd at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the McGurk room of the Parish Center.

All members and any newcomers or guests are invited to attend.

The business meeting will be held after the brunch.

Tickets for the upcoming March 21 luncheon will be available to purchase. For additional information call 761-8699.

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Revisions of Public Park Use Guidelines Topic Thursday By Parks and Rec Board

February 16, 2018

By STEVE DYE
News Staff Writer

Ponca City’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met at City Hall on Thursday evening, discussing possible revisions to the City’s guidelines for public park use.

Changes in the inspection process for lot leases on Lake Ponca were also considered.

Ponca City Commission Policy Statement 6 (CPS 6) establishes policy procedures for the use of City parks and recreational facilities. It also specifies user fees for those facilities.

Parks and Recreation manages over 30 public recreational facilities consisting of over 750 acres of parkland.

For general use, these parks are open for public use from dawn to dusk daily. For special events however, a facility must be reserved seven days in advance with approval by Parks and Rec Director Eric Newell.

Newell has proposed additional language be added to CPS 6 to create an appeals process within the overview of the Advisory Board – if a rental request were to be denied by Newell and staff, the applying party could request an appeal before the Board.

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Latest Splash Pad Completed

February 13, 2018

By STEVE DYE
News Staff Writer

Lions, tigers, and bears?

No.

Snails, turtles, and frogs?

Yes!

It’s a few cold months shy of swimming wear weather, but Ponca City’s latest splash pad at Attucks Park has been completed.

Parks and Recreation Director Eric Newell showed pictures of the completed play facility at Monday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting at City Hall.

Commissioners unanimously approved a final payment of $20,490 to Benchmark Enterprises LLC for the project. The Attucks Park splash pad’s final total bill was $148,490. The City contributed $94,019 derived from the hotel/motel tax fund with the remaining $54,471 coming from a Community Development Block Grant secured by Grants Administrator Rhonda Skrapke and staff.

“With this, we now pretty much have splash pads all across town now, and that’s great for our community and kids,” said Mayor Homer Nicholson.

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Annual Salad Luncheon Held

February 13, 2018

The First Lutheran Women’s Guild held their 24th annual Valentine Salad Luncheon last Friday. The entire congregation gets involved. Tables are set up and decorated in the Fellowship Hall and the Church Narthex. Their popular chicken salad casseroles are prepared for baking. And, early Friday, the casseroles are baked, donated salads are received; and, more volunteers gather add the finishing touches and serve the guests.

This year, approximately 115 salads were donated and volunteers served 260 people. The event was coordinated by Kathryn Ferguson who says “Proceeds from the luncheons have been used primarily to maintain the church kitchen and Fellowship Hall. The Women’s Guild also supports local charities such as Domestic Violence, Friendship Feast, South Avenue Mission, Hospice and others.”

And, may I offer a special thank you to church member Della Rain who helps me while

I put it all together. I’ve been attending these luncheons for many years and they are always a joy to go to and their popular baked chicken salad is a stand-out along with all the other wonderful salads which I’ll be giving you just a small sampling in today’s column.

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Accident Hurts One

February 13, 2018

An injury accident was reported at 6:06 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 on US 77 just south of Canteen Road, approximately 1.2 miles south of Newkirk.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol report, Michael Wolf, 37, Newkirk, was driving a 1993 Ford Ranger northbound on US 77 and departed the roadway to the right. The vehicle overcorrected and departed the roadway to the left. The vehicle then went into a broadslide and rolled approximately one time before coming to rest on its wheels. The driver was ejected an unknown distance from the vehicle.

Wolf was transported by Newkirk EMS to Ponca City then air lifted to OU Medical Center. He was admitted in stable condition with leg injuries.

The OHP lists the cause of the collision as inattention and the condition of the driver as sleepy. Seatbelts were equipped and not in use.

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Luttrell Will Run For State Representative

February 11, 2018

Former State Rep. Ken Luttrell has announced he intends to seek the District 17 House of Representatives seat as a Republican. Luttrell previously held the post as a Democrat. He said he changed his affiliation earlier to vote in the sheriff election.

“When Nancy Rathbun decided to withdraw from the representative post, I decided to enter the primary against Rep. Steve Vaughan,” said Luttrell.

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Arts and Humanities Council Plans Concert

February 11, 2018

Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council is excited to host Matt Stansberry and The Romance in concert at the Poncan Theatre on Friday, Feb. 23. The show will start at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m.

The event is free to attend.

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New Advocate Sworn In

February 11, 2018

NEWKIRK — On Jan. 25, 2018, the Honorable Judge Bandy swore in Samantha Moran as a CASA volunteers, a court-appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children.

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Duo Baldo Sets Performance

February 11, 2018

Violinist Brad Repp and pianist/actor Aldo Gentileschi combine virtuosic musicianship, theatrical humor and pop culture in a critically-acclaimed performance at The Poncan Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. For more information on memberships, check www.PCConcertSeries.org or call 580-304-5261.

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Grants Available for Organizations

February 11, 2018

Grant funds are available to non-profit organizations through the United Way of Ponca City Manering Endowment, designated gifts program.

The Endowment welcomes proposals from any nonprofit organization in Ponca City with an IRS tax-exempt status and a policy of nondiscrimination.

The Endowment will consider funding for special projects and innovative programs focusing on Education, Financial Stability and Health and Safety. These three focus areas are critical to improving lives in the community, they are the building blocks for a better life. An
endowment committee made up of UW board members and community volunteers manage the funds. Anyone can designate a gift to this endowment fund to help support local non-profit organizations.

The chances of a proposal being funded are substantially increased if the project meets one of the following criterion:

• Proposes practical solutions to community problems.
• Promotes volunteer participation and/or citizen involvement in the community.
• Could not be accomplished with other sources of support.
• Is responsive to changing or emerging community needs.
• Exhibits likelihood of future funding, unless a one time capital need.
• Promotes cooperation among non-profit agencies without duplicating efforts.
• Addresses prevention as well as assistance for a problem.

Applications will be available Monday, Feb. 12 at the United Way office, 205 N. Second Street and on their website at www.unitedwayponcacity.org. For more information, call 580-765-2476.

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Club Monarch Support Group For Kids at Hospice of NCO

February 11, 2018

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma is pleased to announce a monthly support group for elementary children who have experienced a loss or those who are facing a loss.

Club Monarch will meet on Monday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview.

This will include light pizza, snacks and an art activity designed to help children process their feelings. Club Monarch is an open group to any child in the community who has experienced a loss is welcomed to attend at no cost. “Children are often overlooked during a loss, due to the way they process their grief,” states Cathy Denning Social Worker at Hospice of North Central Oklahoma. “Children will often play and go about their lives keeping busy so that they do not have to think of the loss. Children may also avoid talking to their parents about their feelings due to not wanting to make Mom or Dad sad. This may cause the adults in the child’s life to believe the child is not that upset and coping with the loss.

However, it is at night and/or during down times, the feelings of sadness caused by the loss will often surface. These feelings can cause a child to “act out” or appear “moody” as they search for a means of expressing their grief. Activities of Club Monarch will give children a chance to express their thoughts and feelings in a healthy way.”

“Hospice of North Central Oklahoma is committed to providing services for the bereaved children that we serve, as well as those in the community” states Marta Sullivan CEO. For more information about Club Monarch contact Cathy Denning, Social Worker at Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 580-762-9102.

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District Warrant List

February 11, 2018

NEWKIRK — Law enforcement encourages persons with outstanding warrants to contact the proper officials and resolve the matter.

The following subjects are listed on the Oklahoma District Court Network as having active warrants in Kay County.

April Dawn Miller, 39, Ponca City, larceny of merchandise from a retailer; Jacquelyn Marie Overton, 42, Shidler, traffic warrant; Hugo Jose Aguilar, 43, Ponca City, knowingly concealing stolen property and driving under the influence; Donald Wayne Garmon, 58, Blackwell, possession of firearm after conviction during probation; Jessie James Jett, 53, Glenpool, possession of controlled substance in presence of a minor and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Manuel Ortiz Sosa, 61, Ponca City, driving under the influence second offense; Jimmy Carroll Rankin, Sr., 63, Ellsworth, Kan., eluding police; Sheila Rae Crump, 37, Ponca City, child neglect; Christopher Michael Alexander, 30, Ponca City, second degree burglary; Mark Allen Gatz II, 41, Newkirk, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Roger M. Ervin, 46, Cleveland, Ohio, use of stolen debit card; Marvin L. Allen, 53, Oklahoma City, possession of controlled substance; Robert Joseph Dwyer, 39, Braman, aggravated DUI; Raufeill Tyewain Carnes, 33, Ponca City, domestic assault and battery; Ryan Lee Hoggard, 33, Tulsa, battery assault and battery on a police officer; David Jerry Scott, 50, Ponca City, knowingly concealing stolen property; Oscar Javier Milla-Archaga, 38, Ponca City, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; Victor Dykes, 49, Ponca City, stalking, after two or more felony convictions; Yancy Brian Wilson, 46, Ponca City, falsely personate another to create liability; Shane Robert Hardy, 45, Ponca City, child abuse by injury; Antonio Hernandez, 29, Ponca City, make, sell, possess, or display false identification card; Derrick Valentino Manzanares, 29, Ponca City, make, sell, possess, or display false identification card; Aaron Wayne Liberton, 41, Ponca City, omit to provide for a minor child; Sydney Wayne Sweet, 34, Ponca City, driving under the influence, second and subsequent offense; Michael David Holland, 47, Ponca City, possession of methamphetamine; Christopher L. Montgomery, 42, Comanchee, Texas, malicious injury to property over $1,000; Ann Rochelle Rohn, 54, Ponca City, embezzlement; Steven Majid Hamidi, 40, New Braunfels, Texas, unauthorized use of vehicle; Job Martinez-Moreno, 31, Ponca City, indecent exposure and solicitation for prostitution; John Carl Watson, 58, Robinson, Texas, possession of firearms after conviction or during probation; Guy Lee Thomas, Jr., 30, Ponca City; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; Ramon O. Calderon-Rolon, 49, Columbus, Ohio, aggravated assault and battery on a peace officer; Jorge Luis Espinio, 33, Arkansas, City, Kan., furnishing alcoholic beverage to a minor; Deborah K. England, Clearfield, Iowa, obtaining cash and or merchandise by bogus check; Joshua Dean Milligan, 43, Ponca City; second degree burglary; Kenneth David Peloquin, 39, Sulphur, La., defrauding an innkeeper; Georgia Gail Fiarris, 43, cruelty to animals; Ricardo Dukes, Akron, Ohio, obtaining cash or merchandise by bogus check; Norman Wayne Agent Jr., 39, Ponca City, domestic assault and battery by strangulation, and Willson Trenholm Holliday, 48, Cary, North Carolina; possession of marijuana.

Anyone with any information on the location of any of these fugitives is asked to call Ponca City police at 580-767-0370; Kay County Sheriff’s Department, 580-362-2517, Blackwell police,580-363-5490, Newkirk police, 580-362-2414, Tonkawa police at 580-628- 2516, crimestoppers at 580-762-5100, or 911.

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Board To Discuss Surveillance System

February 11, 2018

By KAY BOJORQUEZ
News Education Editor

The Ponca City Board of Education meeting is slated for Monday at 6 p.m. At the meeting the board will discuss regular agenda items including a new surveillance system for the district in the amount of $65,792.

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Red Rose Garden Club To Meet

February 11, 2018

The Red Rose Garden Club will meet at Cann Gardens on Monday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Suzie Lenhart. She will be discussing “Monarchs and Milkweed.”

Visitors are welcome.

Hostesses for the meeting will be Bonita James and Barbara Younger.

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DAR Chapter Sets Meeting

February 11, 2018

The Ponca City chapter of the DAR will meet on Friday, Feb. 16 at 12:45 p.m. at Marland’s Grand Home. The guest speaker will be Vandelia Graham.

Hosteses this month are Sue Allen, Marvis Soucek and Betty Schwanke.

Graham will be speaking about the spirit of the American Doughboy, a sculpture by E.M. Visquesney, in front of the VA Hospital in Muskogee.

The Doughboy, now on the National Historical Register, sits atop a five granite stone pedestal dedicated to the Five Civilized Tribes.

The spirit of the American Doughboy was a popular monument after the end of WWI and Oklahoma has two of them. The other Doughboy is in Henryetta. The statue was dedicated in 1924 in honor of Joseph Oklahombi, one of the original 19 Choctaw Code Talkers. The Spirit
of the American Doughboy is the subject of a project by the Reverend John Robinson Chapter, NSDAR in Tulsa, to restore, repair, clean and rededicate it to all soldiers of the WWI on this approaching 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI.

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Democratic Party Sets Meeting

February 11, 2018

The Kay County Democratic Party will be having a meeting on Feb. 15, 2018 in the Seminar Room at Pioneer Tech in Ponca City at 7 p.m. This meeting will be a strategic planning meeting. Democrats in Kay County are invited to attend and participate in planning for futures event in the 2018 Election Cycle. We will also be talking about advocacy opportunities in the 2018 Legislative Session as well as communicating with elected officials. Come with your ideas and a willingness to join with other Democrats in Kay County and across the county.

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Patent Attorney Will Present Information To IENetwork Group

The next meeting of the IENetwork is Tuesday, February 13th at City Central, 5th floor meeting room – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Ponca City. William Hall, Patent Attorney with McAfee & Taft from Oklahoma City will be presenting information on protecting personal and company intellectual property and how to avoid costly mistakes which can lead to even costlier litigation.

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Campaign Suspended

February 08, 2018

Nancy Rathbun, who announced her intent in The Ponca City News last year to file as representative for House District 37, said Wednesday that she was suspending her campaign.

In an email sent to her supporters, Rathbun said, “After many hours of personal reflection, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign to serve as representative for House District 37. It has become clear to me that at this time, seeking political office is not in the best interest of my children or myself. I know that you, my supporters, will be understanding and respect my decision to prioritize my family over political ambitions.”

“Thank you to my family, friends, and community who have shown support during this process through your endless love and prayers. I look forward to spending the next few years continuing to focus my time on my children. Someday, I hope to have the possibility of revisiting my dream of serving our great state at the capitol,” she said.

Official candidate filings for the seat will be held April 11-13 in Oklahoma City.

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Narcan Will Be Donated

February 07, 2018

NEWKIRK — Kay County Sheriff Steve Kelley said today it is a good deal that the Oklahoma Sheriff’s Association is donating Narcan to all sherriff departments in Oklahoma.

OSA annouced Tuesday at the Capitol that they are supplying every Oklahoma sheriff and their deputies with a dosage of NARCAN® (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray 4mg, the drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

The donation makes Oklahoma one of the only states to outfit county law enforcement with the opioid counteractive agent.

“Nearly 1,000 Oklahomans are killed by prescription drug overdoses every year,” OSA President and Pawnee County Sheriff Mike Waters said. “There are over 1,800 deputies in the state of Oklahoma. It is our hope that this donation from the OSA will permit our sheriffs and deputies to save lives in the event of an overdose by administering the drug in those emergencies.”

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City Reviews Cellular Development

February 07, 2018

By STEVE DYE
News Staff Writer

Ponca City’s Board of Commissioners met at length in work session at City Hall on Monday, discussing challenges created by ever-changing technologies.

As detailed in a presentation by City Attorney Mike Vanderburg, that list includes state legislators challenging the rights of local municipalities on behalf of giant nationwide telecom companies.

Cellular giants AT&T, Verizon, and others are engaged in a race to provide customers 5G cell service — and racing to procure legislation through lobbyists that would require a substantial and largely uncompensated involvement of local municipalities.

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Street To Be Reconfigured

February 07, 2018

By STEVE DYE
News Staff Writer

Ponca City’s Planning Commission unanimously approved a recommendation that South Avenue be reconfigured from four lanes to three between 1st Street and 13th Street on Monday night at City Hall.

Traffic Engineering Manager Mike Lane presented the proposal as a capstone to already budgeted street improvements for Fiscal Year 2017-18 before outlining a list of street improvement projects planned for FY 2018-19.

The 12-block section of South Avenue had already been slated for reconstruction, with the current dilapidated surface to be milled and overlayed with fresh pavement.

Though noting the initial reaction might be a negative one, Lane explained that research shows traffic flow will be improved by the change – and that effectively increasing the width of traffic lanes will be an immediately noticeable improvement for drivers.

Most traffic lanes are 12 feet wide. South Avenue’s four lanes are each just under 10 feet wide, often making for a tight mirror-to-mirror fit for motorists traveling the corridor.

With the street reconfigured into single lanes traveling east and west divided by a central left turn lane, the width of each lane would increase to 13 feet.

Due to current traffic patterns, Lane said, traffic light stop times would remain unchanged for drivers and delays created by motorists waiting on other vehicles to make left turns would be reduced.

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Challenges in Changing Technologies Discussed

February 06, 2018

By STEVE DYE
News Staff Writer

Ponca City’s Board of Commissioners met at length in work session at City Hall on Monday to consider challenges created by ever-changing technologies.

The first order of business, a presentation on the issues involved in incorporating “Distributed Generation” into the City’s electrical distribution system grid was covered in an extensive presentation by General Manager of Electric Utilities Philip Johnston.

City Attorney Mike Vanderburg’s efforts in forestalling state encroachment onto the City’s utility services infrastructure on behalf of nationwide telecom companies will be detailed in tomorrow’s edition of the News.

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Basketball Senior Night Scheduled Monday at Po-Hi

February 18, 2018

Basketball, cheerleader and Po-Hi Steppers seniors will be recognized Monday before the Guthrie-Ponca City varsity basketball games at Robson Field House.

According to the event’s organizers, the Senior Night recognition will take place at approximately 6 p.m. before the girl’s varsity game.

“This night is to help honor our student athletes and say thank you for the memories they have given us and for their continued commitment to Po Hi basketball,” the sponsoring Tip-Off Club said in a release.

Five basketball players and a manager will be among those recognized.

Three senior cheerleaders will also be recognized.

Eight members of the Po-Hi Steppers will also be recognized.

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Choctaw Eliminates Wildcats

February 11, 2018

By DAVID MILLER
News Sports Editor

SHAWNEE — The Ponca City Wildcat wrestling team knew going into Friday’s opening round of the Class 6A Dual State Wrestling Tournament that they had a challenging assignment.

The No. 7 ranked Wildcats drew the No. 2 Choctaw Yellowjackets in the first round.

Choctaw had a dual record of 8-1 with the only loss being a 34-30 cliffhanger to No. 1 ranked Broken Arrow.

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Regional Pairings Released

February 11, 2018

The Ponca City Lady Cats will head to Bartlesville and the Wildcats’ boys team will head to Broken Arrow for Class 6A Regional Basketball Tournaments.

The pairings for the regionals were released Friday by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association.

The Lady Cats, ranked No. 18 by the OSSAA will play Deer Creek-Edmond at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the opening round of the girls regional.

Deer Creek is ranked No. 16 in the final rankings.

On the boys side Ponca City will play the host Broken Arrow Tigers at 8 p.m. on Feb. 23. Broken Arrow is ranked No. 1 with a record of 19-2.

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Lady Cats’ Defense Stifling; Boys Lose

February 09, 2018

MIDWEST CITY — A solid defensive effort, especially in the second half, was an important factor in the Ponca City Lady Cats’ 55-27 victory over Carl Albert Thursday night.

The Lady Cats held the home team to seven points in the second half as they coasted to a dominant victory.

Meanwhile, Carl Albert, Class 5A’s No. 2 team, put up solid numbers in posting an 84-39 win over the Ponca City boys team.

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Tonkawa, Enid NOCs Split Twinbill

February 09, 2018

By DAVID MILLER
News Sports Editor

TONKAWA — In the battle for bragging rights between schools with the NOC brand, NOC-Tonkawa and NOC-Enid each came away with victories Thursday night.

In a doubleheader played in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse on the Tonkawa campus, NOC-Enid thumped the NOC-Tonkawa Lady Mavs 88-59.

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Softball Team Splits Thursday at NOC

February 09, 2018

TONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks softball team split a doubleheader with Indian Hills Thursday afternoon winning the nightcap 8-7 after losing the opener 11-0.

The Mavs are now 3-1 on the year.

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Bowling Tourney Underway

February 08, 2018

The 78th Annual Ponca City Annual Bowling Association Tournament sanctioned by the United State Bowling Congress kicked off at Ponca Bowl this past weekend and will conclude this weekend.

Currently Sharon Anderson and Saundra Kirk lead the women in Doubles Handicapped Compeition with a score of 1,418.

Judy Graves leads the women in Singles Handicapped Compeition with a score of 724.

Joy Sanders leads the women in All Events Scratch Competition with a score of 1,549.

Sanders also leads the All-Events Handicapped with a score of 2,089.

In mixed compeition Tammy Pace and Scott Riddle lead in Doubles Handicapped Competition with a score of 1,372.

In second place is James Schones and Barry Ungles with a score of 1,364. Sharon Rowen and Cheryl Hill are in third place with a score of 1,291 and Richard Brown and Kathy Walker are in fourth place with a score of 1,208.

Schones leads the group in Singles Handicapped Competition with a score of 752 followed by Pace with a score of 691 and Walker with a score of 679.

Ungles leads the pack in All-Events Hanicapped Compeition with a score of 2,085 followed by Riddle with a score of 2,084 and Schones with a score of 2,001.

Competition continues this weekend.

Ponca’s local bowling talent including 2015 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Division Sapphire Doubles National Champions Terri Terry and Robin Cnossen will be competing.

For information call Ponca Bowl at 580 382-4261.

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Wildcats Dominate Edmond Santa Fe

February 07, 2018

The Ponca City Wildcat wrestlers won their last regularly scheduled dual of the season Tuesday in dominating fashion.

When the final tally was complete, the Wildcats had posted a 69-9 triumph over Edmond Santa Fe in a dual in Robson Field House.

Shayden Trant set the tone that would continue throughout the dual by winning the 106-pound division with a fall over Santa Fe’s Sutton Little.

When it was all over the Wildcats had picked up five wins by fall, one technical fall and one major decision. Edmond Santa Fe forfeited matches in five weight classes.

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Swimmers Sixth in Regional

February 07, 2018

JENKS — The Ponca City swimming team had a successful day Saturday at the Class 5A Regional finishing sixth as a combined team.

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Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon, or sent to calendars@poncacitynews.com.

Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).

Everyday
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Harmony House upstairs (use south entrance by parking lot).

Twice-A-Month

Friday or Saturday
Christian Singles Group meets twice a month, for more information on time and place, call 763-5945 or 762-1295.

Every Sunday
Flea Market At VFW, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., VFW Post, 3001 East Prospect, Vendor Spaces Available, All Proceeds to Charity.
101 Ranch Old Timers Farmers Market, 10 a.m., 101 Ranch Site, Oklahoma 156, Southwest of Ponca City.
11th Step AA Meeting, 11 a.m., Harmony House (HH).
Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Third Sunday
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) North Central Chapter, for information call 580-716-8500.

Monday Through Saturday
Conoco Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Closed Sundays, 501 West South Avenue.

Every Monday
TOPS #308 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, 5 to 5:50 p.m. for weigh-ins with meeting following. Contact Donna McCoy 580-362-3961.
After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, Ponca City, prospective members welcome.
Families Anonymous Support Group, 7-8 p.m., Meeting Entrance Back of Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan Road, Meeting Details and Information at 580-763-0543.
Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact 580-761-1770.
Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact 580-382-1950.
Friends of the NRA, 7 p.m., Ponca City Junior Rifle Club Range, information 765-7324.
Dance To Live Bands, Country and Rock, 7-9:30 p.m., Newkirk Senior Center, Large Floor, 729 West 15th Street, Newkirk, $6 per person, Open to the Public of All Ages, Welcome, Line Dance or Dance, Enjoy an Evening of Dance, Fun Laughter or Just Sit and Enjoy, First Monday Buffet Nigh (Bring a Dish or Snack)..
Alano Group AA (Beginner’s Meeting), 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Monday and Thursday
North Central Oklahoma Model Railroad Club, 7 p.m., Basement of Kem’s Gym, 105 East Grand Avenue, More Information, 716-2642, 401-0717 or 765-0005.

Monday-Friday
Alcoholic Anonymous Simple Steps, Noon, Harmony House, 212 South Third Street.

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Alcoholics Anonymous “Power of We”, 6 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third Street, Ponca City.

First Monday of the Month
Lions Vision Support Group, 10 a.m. at First Christian Church, using the west entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 762-3263. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents.
Christian Motorcyclist Association, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street.
Parent Voice Groups, support, education and resources to assist parents in advocating for their children who have behavioral or mental health issues, 6-7:30 p.m., 205 East Chestnut Avenue, child care and dinner provided, please RSVP 762-7561 Tammy or Deb.
Pioneer Genealogical Society, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, guests are welcome, call 580-716-2409 or e-mail kdzehr34@yahoo.com for more information.

First Monday and Tuesday Of Every Other Month
AARP Driver Safety Class, February, April, June, August, October, December, 6 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, classes intended for older drivers; however, drivers of all ages are eligible to attend, most auto insurance companies give discount for successful completion of classes, seating limited, call 580-716-8277 to register.

First and Third Monday
Ponca Lodge No. 83 Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Center, 1200 West Grand Avenue.
Second and Fourth Monday
Kay County Chess Club, 6:30-9 p.m., Ponca City Library basement.
Ponca City After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, prospective members welcome, information on club activities, David 765-9595 or Jerry 491-1004.
Second Monday
Ponca City Rifle and Pistol Club, Range Clubhouse At Shooting Sports Complex Southwest of Ponca City, Membership Open, Four Pistol Bays, Three Rifle Ranges, Shotgun Area, Website www.poncarpc.org/ or call 580-762-0103 for more info.
Alzheimer Support and Respite Group Meetings, 1 p.m., Lilly Freeman Facilitator, RSVP Office 445 Fairview Avenue (In the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Building, Southwest Corner of Complex) Call 580-762-9412.
Pink Heals of Northern Oklahoma, 6 p.m., Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, All Are Welcome.
The Children’s Hour Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103, call 580-762-9102 for information.
Epilepsy Support Group, 7 p.m., AllianceHealth Ponca City Conference Room B, Information: Shirley Bracken, 765-0003.
Cherokee Strip Treasure Hunters, Metal Detecting Issues, 7 p.m., 312 West Cleveland Avenue, just west of Semper Fix It, Ponca City, More Information Terry Anderson 580-716-2638.
Third Monday of the Month
Autoimmune Disease Support Group, 6 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand, For Information 580-763-8051.
Last Monday of the Month
Attucks Community Alliance Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1013 South Twelfth Street, for information on usage of the community center please call (580) 762-2499.
Every Tuesday
Ponca City Rotary Club, Noon, Ponca City Country club (Downstairs).
Dragon’s Harvest Moon, Hour-Long Story Time for 3-6 Year Olds, 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, Space Limited, Sign Up In Advance.
Kiwanis, Noon, Evans Fireside Room inside Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 455 Fairview, guests welcome.
DivorceCare, a seminar and support group, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Master’s Touch Christian Book and Gift Store, 312 East Grand Avenue, information 767-1054.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-Centered Recovery Program Helping to Heal All Life’s Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, Information: 765-4427.
Ponca Language Class Taught by Rev. Lewis Headman, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ponca City Library Lower Level, Everyone Welcome, Info: poncabsmith@gmail.com
Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).

Tuesday Through Saturday
Pioneer Woman Museum Open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum Collects, Preserves and Shares the Stories of the Pioneering Women of Oklahoma, 701 Monument Road.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Exercise, 9:30 a.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.

First Tuesday
United Way of Ponca City Executive Meeting, 4 p.m., 205 North Second Street.

Second Tuesday
United Way of Ponca City Board Meetings, Noon, 205 North Second Street.
Camp McFadden Board, 6 p.m., Camp McFadden.
Schooners Car Club Dinner and Meeting, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
North Central Oklahoma Mothers of Multiples, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, downstairs, all parents of multiples welcome.
Northern Central Oklahoma Beekeepers Association, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash Street, Room 100, For Bee Removal or Info Call 580-485-6431 or Visit Our Facebook Group, North Central Oklahoma Bee Association.
Rural Water District No. 1 Monthly Board Meetings, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School Building on Lake Road.

Second and Fourth Tuesday
Children’s Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, Information 762-9102.

Third Tuesday
Kaw Lake Association Board, Noon, Kaw Lake Association Office, 3517 Lake Road.
Transitions — Teen Support Group, Helps Teens in Transition Due to Death, Divorce, Deployment or Other Loss, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, Information 762-9102.
Children with Disabilities Family Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union Street.

Third Tuesday Every Other Month
Kay County Detention Center Ministry and Kay County Reentry Ministry, 6-8 p.m., Location May Vary, Open to the Public, Exact Meeting Day, Time, Location, Website www.kaycountyreentryhelp.com.

Fourth Tuesday
The Gadsden League, Educates People on Constitution and The Bill of Rights, etc., 6 p.m., Front Room of Head Country Restaurant, For More Info sites.google.com/site/poncagadsdenlegue/ or Call 762-1494 or 580-628-0371.
Rough and Tumble Rock Club, 7 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Lee, 765-2074 for more information.
Wednesday-Friday
Ponca City Humane Society, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 900 West Prospect Avenue.
Every Wednesday
Ponca City Noon Lions, 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting, Ponca City Country Club.
Elks Lodge Food Night, Members and Guests, 6-8 p.m., Reasonably Priced Meals Are Served, Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road.
Womyn Supporting Womyn Support Group Meeting, 7-8:15 p.m., Ponca City Library (Beginning Feb. 20).
Alano Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
First and Third Wednesday
Soroptimist International of Ponca City, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut, (except July, August and December, first Wednesday only), contact Cindy, 765-2252 or Kathy, 765-8043.
Second Wednesday
General Electric Retirees Association, 9 a.m., V.F.W., Arkansas City, Kan.
Ponca City Area Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter No. 698, 11:30 a.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Room B-131, During January, March May, September, November and December, contact officers Robert Howard, President 718-4239, Rita Gravel, VP 765-9994 or Laurie Wedd, Treasurer 718-9990.
Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club, 11:30 a.m., Cann Garden home or members homes, brown bag lunch, Gardening Enthusiasts Welcome, for information call Jan Neylon, 767-1890 or Donna Earnest, 762-5299 or email herbs2@sbcglobalnet
Kay County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, 12 p.m., Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 Lake Road.
Wood Carvers, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Information 763-8051.
Ponca City Stamp Club, 6 p.m., location, members homes, for information call John Hedrick 762-6702 or email john_hedrick2000@yahoo.com.
Second and Fourth Wednesday
PTSD Support Group, 6 p.m., American Legion Huff-Minor Post, Come and Go, Counseling by Veterans for Veterans, Info: Rick Brewster, 761-0521 or Alan Teten, 716-3529.
Third Wednesday
Operation Pioneer Spirit, 1 p.m., Ponca City Aquatic and Family Center — YMCA, 1504 West Grand Avenue; Organizing the day before, 10 a.m., at the YMCA, information, YMCA, 765-5417 or Mary Anne Potter 767-1957 or operationpioneerspirit.com. Financial donations may be addressed to OPS, P.O. Box 923, Ponca City, OK 74602. All patriotic citizens welcome.
Fourth Wednesday
Ponca City Habitat for Humanity, Noon, Downtown Ponca City Equity Bank, Board Room, Third and Grand, Information, 580-765-2974.
Last Wednesday of Each Month
International Club, 6:30 p.m., for more information, 765-8723.
Every Thursday
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Representative, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oklahoma Workforce Office, 1201 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, any veteran needing assistance or has questions is welcome.
Calling All Preschoolers to Mission Friends, 9-10:30 a.m., Sunset Baptist Church, 915 Greenwood Avenue, Information 580-765-1870, children ages 2-5, must be potty trained.
TOPS #725 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group, Confidential Weigh-In 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Business Meeting and Program Following, First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, More Information Natalie Welch 580-716-3059.
Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., AllianceHealth Ponca City Cafeteria, interested in joining, come on by.
Movie on Big Screen in the Program Room, 3:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, See in-house brochures, or call to find out what’s playing.
“Heavenly Sign” Free Sign Language Classes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 North Union Street, Ponca City, Information: Sue, 714-588-1873 or Gwyn, 580-401-0362.
Open AA Meetings, 7 p.m., Ponca Tribal Social Development Center, all welcome.
Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
First Thursday
Master Gardeners, 9 a.m., Cann Gardens.
Classic Cars of Ponca City Car Club meeting, 7 p.m., Nazarene Church, 1900 West Grand Avenue, Except December, January, February, No Meeting, Prospective Members Welcome, More Information call Carolyn 762-0852.
VFW Post 1201, 7 p.m., East Prospect Post Home, Prospective Members and Guests of the Post and Auxiliary Welcome, Information, 761-2431.
Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information Ruth 580-401-5569.
First and Third Thursday
Professionals Today, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut.
Second Thursday
Geocaching Meeting, The Southern Great Plains Cachers Meet and Eat, 6 p.m., China King Super Buffet, 2605 North Fourteenth Street, Everyone Welcome, Call Sherry, 716-9110, for Information.
Breastfeeding Support Group, 6 p.m., Nursery of First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand Avenue.
Cherokee Strip Chapter of Pheasant-Quail Forever, 6:30 p.m., Evans and Associates, Call 620-287-4724 for more information.
Gold Wing Road Riders Association, a motorcycle club, 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, More Information, call Glenna and John Wiles, 716-1515.
“Lean on Me” Bariatric Surgery Support Group, 6 p.m., Alliance Health of Ponca City, Conference Room B, more information 762-1186.
American Legion Post #14 and Auxiliary Unit 14, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, all eligible persons invited, check eligibility or for more information, 580-765-9073.
Second and Fourth Thursday
Ponca City Elks Lodge #2002, Regular Meetings, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road.
American Legion Membership Meeting, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue.
Third Thursday of Each Month
Interfaith Dialogue Group of Ponca City, call Jean Chanslor for details, 716-4594.
Ponca City Newcomers Club, 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, more information Donna Rubio 761-7299 .
Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society (archaeology), 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, call Richard, 765-9661 for meeting programs, guests welcome.
Line Dancing, Contra Dancing, Square Dancing, 6:30-10 p.m., United Steel Workers (USW) Local 13857 Hall, 1202 West Ponca Avenue, Information: 580-370-0497.
Kay County Democrats, 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street, Wishing To Be Included in Notices of Meetings and Speakers, Send email to sneal14598@sbcglobal.net.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Northern Oklahoma Chapter 750, regular meetings, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14, West South Avenue.
Kay County DAV Chapter 16, 7 p.m., 1006 West Ferguson Avenue, Blackwell, Call 580-363-3241 for information.
Third Thursday of Every Other Month
Kay County Local Emergency Planning Committee, noon, Training Room of Ponca City Fire Station No. 1, South Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, January, March, May, July, September, November.
Fourth Thursday of Every Month
Hospice of North Central Oklahoma inc. and Higher Ground Center for Loss & Education Grief Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 445 Fairview Avenue, more details 580-762-9102 or 1-800-814-9102.
Alzheimer’s Support and Respite Group, 6 p.m., Lilly Freeman Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Call 580-762-9412.
Support Group, For Adults Who Are the Caregiver of Other Adults with Mental Health Issues: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Others, Open to the Public, 7 p.m. at AllianceHealth Ponca City, 1900 North 14th, Conference Room B.
Kay County Republican Party Monthly Meetings, 7 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, Current Update and Details at www.kaycountygop.com and https:/facebook.com/groupsKCRPPatriots/. Phone 580-716-0959.
Every Friday
Prayers for the Nation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 739 North Fourth Street.
Ponca Language Arts Council, 1:30 p.m., Valdez Building, White Eagle, everyone interested in the Ponca Language invited.
EMBED Word.Pictue.8 Support Group for People Who Have Lost Loved Ones With an Emphasis on Parents That Have Lost Children in Death or Loss of Communication, 7 p.m., Fiull Throttle Church, 311 North Ninth Street.
Reformers Unanimous-A Christ-Centered, Bible-Based Recovery and Discipleship Program That Offers Recovery Without Relapse, 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 1732 East Coleman Road, Information: Central Baptist Church 580-765-5840.
Alano Group AA (Speaker’s Meeting), 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
First Friday
Po-Hi Wounded Warriors, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut, Call 762-2838 for Information.
Parkinson Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Van Page Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Bring Your Questions and Learn from Each Other, 763-8051.
First and Third Friday
Burger & Steak Night, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, Hamburger/Cheeseburger With Fries $6, 1-Inch Thick Ribeye With Fries $16.
Every Saturday
Ponca City Humane Society, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment, 900 West Prospect Avenue.
Story Time for 0-4 Year Olds, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, Children’s Area, Free, Public Welcome.
Open on Saturdays, 2-5 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1013 South Twelfth Street.
The Gospel Jubilee, Non-Profit Christian Music and Fellowship, 6:30 p.m., U.S. 60 and Howard Avenue, Just East of Ponca City, $5 Donation Requested Covers Rent, Utilities, Maintenance and Other Expenses, Managers Jay and Melissa Fletcher, Different Program Each Week, For Information www.pcgospeljubilee.org.
First Saturday of Every Month
Ponca City Regional Airport and Ponca City Aviation Booster Club, Fly-In Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Building 14, Ponca City Municipal Airport.
North Central Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society, Location and More Information, Contact Rainee Boyd 580-761-7951 or Jenna Wright 580-352-2424.
Po-Hi Party Time: A Social Get-Together for Anyone Who Attended Po-Hi, 7 p.m., Ody’s All Welcome.
Second Saturday of the Month
Figure 8 Stock Car Races and Demolition Derby, 8 p.m., 77 Speedway north of Newkirk, more information 620-442-350, or go to badascar.com.
Third Saturday
Southern Plains Fiber Guild, 1-3 p.m., call 304-9264 for meeting information and location.
Starting June 2017, Community Care Auto Repair (by Appointment only), 8:30 a.m.-12:39 p.m., Join Us in the Ministry Assisting With Basic Auto Repair Needs, Contact CCAR 580-341-0439 or email commcareautorepair@yahoo.com.
Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Board Room, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Monday
Board of Ponca City Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., City Hall Commissioner Chamber, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, New Volunteers Always Welcome.
Tuesday
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate, Lower Lounge, 901 Monument Road.
Animal Control Board, 5:30 p.m., McFadden Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Wednesday
Main Street, 8:30 a.m., 2nd Floor East Wing Conference Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Tourism Board, 9 a.m., Pat Hughes Board Room, Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue.
Historic Preservation 4 p.m., Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 east Grand Avenue.
February 26
Board of City Commissioners/Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
February 27
Violinist Brad Repp and Pianist/Actor Aldo Gentileschi, Combine Virtuosic Musicianship, Theatrical Humor and Pop Culture, 7:30 p.m., Poncan Theater, Information on Memberships, Check www.PCConcertSeries.org or call 580-304-5261.
February 27-March 2
89.7 The House FM and 88.7 My Praise FM’s Annual Pledge Drive, Giant Giveaway Every Hour From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each Day, Call 580-767-1400 or Visit TheHouseFM.com To Make Pledge, and view Full List of Giant Giveaway Prizes.
March 5
Board of Ponca City Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., City Hall Commissioner Chamber, 516 East Grand Avenue.
March 6
Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chambers, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
March 8
Ponca City Development Authority, 7:30 a.m., Chamber Board Room, 420 East Grand Avenue.
Ponca City Housing Authority, Lobby, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.
March 10
Ostomy Association of North Central Oklahoma, 2 P.m., Tom Dingler, ConvaTec Representative, Enid, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Basement, Classroom C-D.
March 12
Board of City Commissioners/Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
March 13
Cultural Affairs Commission, 8:30 a.m., Sun Room, Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
Ponca City Library Board, Noon, Library Board Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord Volunteer Fire Department Station, 22 Howard.
March 15
YMCA Board of Directors, Noon, YMCA, 1604 West Grand Avenue.
Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Board Room, 516 East Grand Avenue.
March 19
Board of Ponca City Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., City Hall Commissioner Chamber, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, New Volunteers Always Welcome.
March 20
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate, Lower Lounge, 901 Monument Road.
March 22
Main Street, 8:30 a.m., 2nd Floor East Wing Conference Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Tourism Board, 9 a.m., Pat Hughes Board Room, Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue.
Historic Preservation 4 p.m., Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 east Grand Avenue.
March 26
Board of City Commissioners/Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
June 2
Herb Festival, a Ponca City Event Since 1992, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Cann Memorial Gardens, Fourteenth Street and East Grand Avenue, Sponsored by Survivor Resource Network, 580-762-2873.

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Information was correct at time of posting an updated Calendar will be posted each Sunday

Bobby Jack Morrison

KONAWA — Bobby Jack Morrison, 79, Konawa resident, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at his home. Bobby was born June 5, 1938, in Seminole, the son of Joseph Ervan Morrison and Lucy Kane Morrison.

He graduated from Bowlegs High School in 1956 and later attended Murray State College and Okmulgee Tech School. He loved fishing, brush hogging, lawn mowing and was a member of Bowlegs Assembly of God Church in Bowlegs.

He was a draftsman and surveyor for Conoco, Inc. in Ponca City for 38 years before his retirement.

He married Betty Ladd Morrison on Feb. 20, 1960, in Bowlegs. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty, of the home in rural Konawa; his son, Joe Morrison and his wife Jennifer, of Ponca City; his daughter, Donna Glasscock and her husband Alan, of Konawa; his grandchildren, Sara Anderson and her husband Stan, of Ada, Josh Glasscock and his wife Reana, of Tulsa, Daniel Morrison, of Ponca City, Bobbi Park and her husband Corey, of Claremore, Shannon Morrison, of Claremore and Chris Smith, of Ponca City; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Easton, Emerie,
Hayden, Addison, Kennedi, Lincoln, Eli, Emma, Alizabelle, Anakin and Charlie; his niece, Theresa Plunkett and her husband Chuck, of Seminole and a nephew, Gary Mainord and his wife Sandra,
of Seminole.

A funeral service is planned for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Bowlegs Assembly of God Church in Bowlegs, with the Rev. Roy Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Vamoosa Cemetery of highway 99 south of Bowlegs.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.

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Oley Bullard, resident of Ponca City, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. He was 70. Arrangements are pending with Trout Funeral Home and Crematory.

Glynn E. Cox

Glynn E. Cox, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in Ponca City. He was 86 years old. Glynn was born on June 7, 1931, in Enid, the son of William and Hazel Beavers Cox. On June 5, 1955, he married Phannie “Faye” Stewart in Enid. The couple lived in Enid, Tulsa and Oklahoma City, before settling in Osage County. He was a terminal manager and was a truck driver for Rocket, C & P Transport, ANR Transportation and Walmart. He was accompanied by his wife when he drove for Head Country Food Products and finally retired in 2013.

Before retirement the couple enjoyed camping, boating and riding motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye; his parents and one brother, Lorraine Cox.

He is survived by his children, Allen Cox and Vickie Clark, both of Ponca City; grandchildren, Chris Hoddy, Justin Hoddy, Austin Hoddy, Brook Hoddy, Bryce Hoddy and Audrey Hall and three great-grandsons, Parker Hoddy, Connor Hall and Cameron Hall.

A funeral will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. at Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Sweetman, pastor, presiding. Following the funeral, he will be laid to rest next to his wife in Enid Cemetery. His family will be available to greet friends on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Trout Funeral Home and friends may come by the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

Casket bearers will be, Chris Hoddy, Austin Hoddy, Michael Hall, Russell Cox, Brad Allensworth and John Allensworth.

Honorary casket bearer will be, Bill Selby.

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Mary Martha Warrior Brown

Mary Martha Warrior Brown, of Ponca City passed into heaven on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. She was only 52 years old. She was born on July 2, 1965, in Tahlequah, the daughter of Clyde M. Warrior and Della Cheryl Hopper Warrior. She worked as a secretary for the Social Security Department. She married Lamont Brown II and together they raised six children. She enjoyed music especially tribal music. She liked Al Green. She liked to teach the children how to do tribal dances. Her favorite song was Jingle. She was a Fancy Shaw dancer. She was a member of the Ponca Nation and a descendant of the Otoe-Missouria tribe. She loved to laugh and often teased to make others laugh. She had a very good sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Warrior; grandfather, Lamont Warrior; grandmother, Gloria Moncooyea; grandfather, Eugene Brown; grandmother, Mava Brown and great-grandmother, Katie Carson.

She is survived by her husband, Lamont; sons, Lamont Brown III and Odi Brown; daughters, Cheryl D. Brown, Katie Lynn Brown, Andellaka Brown and Rosemary Brown; 14 grandchildren; two sisters, Andrea Warrior and Kathleen Honahni and many nieces and nephews.

A traditional tribal burial will take place on Monday, Feb. 19, at Otoe-Missouria Tribal Center. The noon feast will precede the giveaway and funeral service. Burial will follow in Ponca Indian Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.

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Tuesday

Martin Dominic Steichen — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church under the direction of Trout Funeral Home and Crematory.