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INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT NGA WELLS

PONCA CITY MAIN STREET OFFICE City Central • 400 E. Central Suite 201G 580-763-8082

Each month Ponca City Main Street features one of its long time Investors. It is through the support of our valued Investors that we can continuously improve the heart of Ponca City by attracting and promoting merchants and visitors to our downtown. Recently, we visited Nga Wells at her State Farm office to discuss her work as a successful agent, dedicated mother and wife, and valued community member. Nga’s personal drive to succeed and evolve has led to her many successes, professional and personal. Immigrating from Vietnam to Ark City in 1980 at the age of five, Nga flourished in her new surroundings Nga Wells while maintaining her Vietnamese culture. Two years after relocating to Kansas, her parents found jobs in Ponca City and moved the family to town. While she was growing up, Nga’s parents instilled the importance of being involved in the local community and school, which she took to heart and has maintained that outlook throughout her life. Although Nga has been a successful State Farm agent for 17 years, she actually had a full career in a totally different area. After studying microbiology at the University of Oklahoma, Nga spent many years in scientific fields where she was a microbiologist at Thorn Apple Valley meat processing plant, she did quality control for a pharmaceutical company, and worked in the lab at an urgent care. Ultimately, she stepped back from those jobs because she was uncomfortable being around potentially dangerous pathogens while pregnant. In 2002, Nga was approached with an opportunity to work for State Farm. Three years later, through hard work and determination while raising two small children and having her third child, she officially became an agent. Throughout her career as an agent, she was the top in her State Farm class for hitting goals, she’s one of the top 100 agents in the country, and she’s managed to reach these accomplishments while being pregnant and raising a family. Nga’s State Farm office was in the same location for 19 years, but recently they made the move to a new location at Chu-Ona Plaza at 1904 N. Union. Nga has been a Ponca City Main Street Investor for more than a decade and is excited to watch the continued growth and revitalization happening downtown. She and her husband Jamie Wells, owner of local business Creative Cabinets, also support many other organizations and projects including the Chamber of Commerce, Grace Episcopal Church and the Great Escape for graduating seniors. In addition to her career and community involvement, Nga also began homeschooling her three children in 2011, two of which have graduated from college and one is in high school.

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VOL. 3 NO.8 Publishing Company MyMediaMatters Creative Agency Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Wagner Associate Editor & Advertising Director Robyn Ryan 580-761-1295 robyn@poncacitymonthly.com Staff Writers Carey Head Everett Brazil, III Andy Hicks Chelsea McConnell Kayley Spielbusch Jill Rowe

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Ad Designer Robyn Ryan Magazine Designer Andy Hicks Story Editor Sherry Cable

FALL IN LOVE WITH BROKEN BOW

FEATURE STORIES Pickens Learning Commons Charlie Adams Day Farha Wholesale & Fowler Vending Cover Story

Ponca Tribal Celebration The John McNeese Gallery Opening Rehoming Your Pet

Pioneer Tech Peace Officer Certification

State of the Local Real Estate Market

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FOOD CRUSH: CENTRAL CAFE

MONTHLY FAVORITES 7 8

Book Reviews Crossword

Backyard Gardener

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Letter from the Editor

I like to tell myself that I am a cultured person. I like art, I enjoy reading and writing, and I love a great philosophical debate on current issues every now and then. However, as cultured as I think I am, I have come to accept that I also have a very deep and well-developed pool of Okie phrases that unknowingly come out of my mouth at the most unexpected times. If you grew up in Oklahoma, you probably say “y’all”, you might say “howdy” and you might even call your fridge an icebox. And when you’re around other Okies, no one even bats an eye to those phrases. “How are you doing today, Kelsey?” you might ask. And on any given day, I might say, “I’m great! How are you?” However, if you catch me on a different day where things are just so-so, my inner Okie might answer, “fair to middlin’.”

I was telling a story last month, enthralling someone with my epic tales of business ownership, and explaining how everyone is really just striving to “Hit a lick,” and the blank look on this person’s face told me I had likely ventured too deep into my Okie vernacular. I attempted to define the phrase, something I found more difficult than I expected, and realized that the phrase to any other Okie would need no explanation. Being raised in rural Oklahoma has gifted me with a wide range of southern-inspired words and phrases, words that in any other part of the country, might make no sense. When I stop to think about the beauty of those words being passed down to me from my family, it gives me a sense of connectedness, not only to my family, but to Oklahoma and this area. Fellow Okies understand. And I have to say, if I had my ‘druthers’, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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A new mural will be included in the Vineyard Library transformation this summer. Yatika “Star” Fields has been commissioned to paint the new mural. Fields created a mural in the Cultural Engagement Center two years ago. (photo by John Pickard/Northern Oklahoma College)

Pickens Learning Commons Coming to NOC Campus Transformational expansion underway for NOC Tonkawa library Story provided by Scott Cloud, Public Information Officer/Northern Oklahoma College The Vineyard Library at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is undergoing a transformation into a contemporary NOC Student Learning Commons. The library remodel is the first significant project emerging from the Building a Better NOC initiative. NOC President Dr. Clark Harris explained the plan for the transformation of the library at the April 27th Board of Regents meeting in Tonkawa. Harris added, “This will all happen from the efforts of the NOC Foundation and a generous donation from an NOC supporter, as well as funding from a government grant.” In regard to the donation, the NOC board of regents approved naming the space the Pickens Learning Commons in recognition of the substantial gift and continued collaborative partnership of Hugh and Dr. S. J. Pickens. Work began in May in the hopes of the remodel completion for the fall semester. “The library at NOC Tonkawa is at a pivotal crossroads with rows and rows of outdated books not being used by today’s students and the need for individual and small group study areas in a dynamic environment,” said Dr. Clark Harris. “The library could greatly benefit from a fresh look. This project is a perfect example of connecting

NOC’s core values of personalized education, continuous improvement and community and civic engagement into one transforming project.” “The new NOC Student Learning Commons will improve the student and employee quality of life by bringing more access to current technology and increase distributed study areas. The Student Learning Commons will possess the “Wow” factor in student recruitment, as well as prospective students and families who tour the campus, while the new access to learning spaces will aid in retention and improved graduation rates. The Cultural Engagement Center (CEC) and current library will be blended into one space while retaining the glass dividing walls,” he added. The project will include new technology, study tables and chairs, soft loveseats and chairs, new reception area, shelving, and carpet. It will also include the addition of two new permanent murals totaling 100’x20’ by artist Yatika Starr Fields, along with a constant collection of various art works from the Doctor Pickens Museum, Inc. to be on long-term display. Fields has already created two existing murals in the Cultural Engagement Center, commissioned by the Doctor Pickens Museum in November 2020 and completed in June 2021.

“We are so excited to continue to partner with Hugh Pickens and the Doctor Pickens Museum,” said NOC Vice President for Development and Executive Director to the NOC Foundation Sheri Snyder. “We are grateful for friends such as the Pickens who have chosen to share their gifts with us.” When completed, the Pickens Learning Commons will include the Cultural Engagement Center, Testing Center, career and transfer services, library services, enhanced technology, tutoring services, and an art gallery. Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multicampus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services. For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.

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Charlie Adams Day A Newkirk Community Heritage Festival Story by Everett Brazil, III/Staff Writer The second Saturday each September is special for the Newkirk community, as it is the annual Charlie Adams Day festival, an event that celebrates one of the community’s most beloved figures. With the new Amphitheater, the 2022 festival is hoping to see a new crowd, as Kay County residents are invited to come out for a long day packed with fun, excitement and entertainment. Charlie Adams Day is a function planned and executed by Newkirk Main Street (NMS), held annually to recognize all of the Newkirk community. “Charlie Adams Day is a fun-filled, familyfriendly celebration honoring local celebrities and founding fathers, with activities for all ages,” said NMS Director Alyssa McCleery.

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NMS originally founded the event to celebrate Adams, especially as he played a key role in early Newkirk history, bringing national attention through many horse racing championships.

“We wanted to have an event for the community that focused on our heritage,” said NMS co-founder Karen Dye. “We never had anyone rich or famous from Newkirk. By the time we started naming it Charlie Adams Day, no one knew who he was, even though in his lifetime, he was actually quite famous.”

Adams was born near Albany, Kansas in 1875. He received a pharmacy degree from the University of Kansas and relocated to Newkirk in 1899, opening a facility in the current Cline Building on North Main Street. Although his pharmacy focused on human health, he patented a horse medication, Good Luck Liniment, after which he named his horses, Good Luck Liniment and Miss Good Luck. Horse racing was also a major part of his life, specifically trotting, where the horse pulls the jockey in a cart as opposed to riding horseback. “He didn’t retire before racing horses, he did that for years, since he was a young man,” Dye said. “They had a big parade for him in Newkirk in the 1940s because of his wins.” See ADAMS Continued on Page 10

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in front of the Newkirk Public Library. The Storytellers are coordinated through the Historical Society. “We focus on citizens who have something to do with Newkirk’s history,” said Dye, who writes the scripts for the performers. The Main Street Mavericks also have their own re-enactments of Newkirk history, although they are not affiliated with Newkirk Historical Society. Parents with young kids will find plenty of games and activities for them, such as corn hole and Money in the Haystack, sponsored by Equity Bank. “Money in the Haystack is an old-fashioned game of letting kids dig through piles of hay to find quarters,” said Mary Austin, Newkirk Equity Bank Vice President and NMS Organization Committee member. “This year, we are increasing the number of quarters, probably doubling it. The kids really enjoy it, and the employees enjoy watching the kids.” ADAMS Continued from Page 8 Charlie Adams’ spirit is still alive through Charlie Adams Day, promoted through NMS with the help of several area organizations, including the Newkirk Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Riders, Chapter 18, Arkansas City, Kansas. “Charlie Adams Day is a fund-raising event for multiple community organizations, but Newkirk Main Street is the coordinator of the event,” McCleery said. “This would not be possible without each organization hosting its portion of the event.” Due to current Kay County Courthouse renovations, the 2022 event is shifting more to the south, which is only fitting, as it will showcase the new Kay County Amphitheater, which held its Opening Night April 30. Live music and entertainment will be held at the new facility throughout the day. “We usually aim for a mixture of bands that will appeal to all ages and utilize those with local ties,” McCleery said. “With the new facility, we are finally able to offer them a venue that offers an actual stage and electric that was specifically designed to meet the needs of performers. We are proud to be able to utilize this venue, and hope it provides a more streamlined, professional level event.”

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The stage entertainment is supported through special arts funding. “Traditionally, stage one is funded by grants from the Oklahoma Arts Council, and NMS is looking forward to continuing that relationship for the 2022 Charlie Adams Day,” McCleery said. Entertainment is also found through historic portrayals of Newkirk residents with the Newkirk Storytellers, who will perform the re-enactments

An event like Charlie Adams Day wouldn’t be right without a craft show, which the Chamber of Commerce hosts for the public, with booths offering a variety of wares, including candles, clothing, jewelry, arts and crafts, paintings and many other items. Booth fees collected benefit Chamber activities. The variety of items offered attracts people from many interests. “I think it draws more people,” said Ruth Ann Oestmann, who helps coordinate the vendors at See ADAMS Continued on Page 13

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ADAMS Continued from Page 10 Charlie Adams Day. “Not everyone wants to eat; some want to look around, and the car show and entertainment help.” The Show and Shine Car Show is held on Maple Street. Car enthusiasts can enter in three divisions: car/truck, motorcycle and open, the last of which can include farm equipment and trucks. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Eighth and Maple. Class winners receive $100, and Best of Show receives $250. Following the Show and Shine, the Char-Ron Lounge, on North Main Street, is holding a poker run, sponsored by American Legion Riders. Sign-in is 12:30 p.m., and the first riders leave at 1:30 p.m. The last riders return by 4:30 p.m. Proceeds will be used to assist children with medical needs in Kay and Cowley counties. The big draw of the day is the barbecue cook-off at 11 a.m. The event brings in teams from across the region, even out of state, to compete for barbecue bragging rights. Food includes brisket, pork, chicken, bologna, potatoes and beans. “We’ve had competitors from as far away as Texas, but most of the teams are local, Kay County

teams,” said NMS Board President Holly Cline. “The ones that come from Texas have Kay County connections, so that is why they come.” NMS provides the food, and the competitors prepare it with their own private recipes. They also receive goodie bags and door prizes provided by area businesses. Judging begins at 10:30 a.m., but patrons can also vote for the People’s Choice Award. Tasting kits are sold for $10 to allow hungry patrons a chance to eat, and judge, the food. “Tasting kits will be available for purchase starting Aug. 1, at NMS and other locations, to be determined,” McCleery said. The event concludes at 3 p.m. with the awards presentation for the cook-off. Those who attend the event leave that afternoon with a new love of Newkirk, and hopefully a better understanding of Kay County history. “This is a community engagement activity; it is a great time to get out and see people you may not have seen in a while,” McCleery said.

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Brad Beaty – Brad served as a Board member for the 101 Wild West Rodeo for many years, as well as other boards, including the Ponca City Country Club and Cherokee Strip Credit Union. In this photo from 2021, Brad is receiving a “Lifetime Member of the 101 Wild West Rodeo” award for his years of service working on the committee to grow and build the rodeo year after year.

Sometimes the best things come about when the best laid plans don’t go as planned. Or so it seems for three generations of a beloved local family, the Beatys. Fowler Vending was founded by Ralph Beaty and a group of partners in 1965. Ralph worked as a chemical engineer with Conoco, as well as pursuing the vending business. The business did quite well throughout the 1960s and ended up purchasing another local business in 1972, Farha Wholesale Company. The businesses continued to thrive in the 1970s, before falling on hard times during the economic recession in the 1980s. It was around this time that Ralph infused the businesses with capital from his Conoco thrift money in order to avoid bankruptcy, a fate befalling many other businesses at the time. In 1987 Ralph’s son, Brad Beaty, graduated from OSU with an Ag Economics degree. On the path to become a cattle buyer, he took a detour back to Ponca City to help

his parents out at the family business. The plan was to be in Ponca City for six months to a year helping the family out, but plans change. About a year after moving back, Brad met his future wife, Tina, and the two were married on July 23, 1988. Tina joined Brad managing the businesses and the couple took the companies to new levels. Over the years, they’ve been able to acquire and buy out several other reputable local companies, including Holland Supply, Jacobs Distributing, Leach Paper Company and others. In 2001, the family suffered a major setback when a fire destroyed their office and warehouse, burning the entire facility to the ground. Although the fire took place on a Friday night, with their team of dedicated employees, they were able to get things back up and running at 80% capacity by Monday morning. This speaks volumes to the leadership and family atmosphere Brad and Tina have created at Farha Wholesale & Fowler Vending over the years. See FARHA Continued on Page 16

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shut their doors for good and rebuilding the companies after the fire; and Kaity dipping her toes in and learning the business only to become the resident problem solver and hurdle jumper during the COVID-19 pandemic when businesses everywhere were learning to adapt and change in ways they never saw coming. Kaity shares stories about the lengths they went to in order to help keep our community safe during the pandemic. Kaity would arrive at work every morning and wipe down the entire office, including forklifts and other warehouse machinery.

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I was honored to be able to sit down with Oliver LittleCook, the Tribal Chairman of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma who has served since 2019, to ask some questions about their upcoming 146th Ponca Tribal Celebration.

Q: Oliver, what does it mean to be Tribal Chairman? A: Well, it means that, in reference to the old ways, I would be like the tribal chief, so it’s the same thing as the elected governor of Oklahoma or the president. I am the leader of the Ponca Tribe. Q: The Ponca Tribe has their annual powwow celebration coming up, but I understand they aren’t being called powwows anymore. Can you tell me more about that? A: Well, the term powwow is not an Indian term. It started way back to the early 1900s by someone. There are many stories how it started, but for the past 10, 15 years, some of us [Native Americans] didn’t

like that term powwow, because it made us look like a bunch of wild Indians getting together. This is more of a celebration to us. This is our way of life. This is what we, this is who we are, what we are. We believe in our traditions and that God gave us this way of life and to celebrate it. So, that’s what it is; it’s a celebration. Q: Can you describe all the different aspects of the annual celebration? A: Let me give you some brief history. What we call today “powwow,” actually evolved from one of our old ceremonial dances. We have an old ceremonial organization, and we call it, HATHU’SHKA.

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Anthropologists have dated it back to 500 BC. So that’s how long we’ve been doing this particular dance. It’s a very intricate type of organization, but as you know, over a period of time, things change, culture changes and always evolves. But during reservation era, back in the late 1800s, our form of that dance stopped because there was no more war – our ceremonial dance was all based off war battles, honors and such. When the reservation era came, that kind of a dance stopped. There were no more battles when tribes were replaced on reservations. When the Ponca Tribe moved down here from Nebraska and South Dakota, we started just dancing again, because like I said, that’s our belief. In the meantime, over the years, tribes were no longer See PONCA Continued on Page 24

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A: First, just know that it is open to the public. When we gather like this, we always have great vendors, so people can sample native foods, but we have regular foods also. We have what we call arts and crafts vendors. They come from far off, from Arizona, from far northern states. They come, and they bring their products that they have handmade. So people will get a chance to buy some authentic, handmade, articles and such. And then they can watch all the dances too.

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fighting, and we had friendly relations with tribes. One thing Native Americans do is we share things. Tribes share things with us, and we share things with them. One of the things that we shared with a lot of tribes was this dance – but they couldn’t dance it like we dance, because that was our ceremonial dance. So, it became more of a social dance. That’s how it evolved. It just evolved, evolved, evolved to where it is now. And so, the dance that we do now, it’s a combination; we have all kinds of dances. We have Fancy Dance; it was started here by the Poncas. We have the Single Bustle, that is also an original dance that came from us, the Poncas. Some call it Northern Traditional, but it’s actually just Single Bustle. Then we have what we call Straight Dance; that’s done with no feathers except the head roach. The women have their dance also, what we call Cloth, and then Buckskin. As the tribe evolves more, we have Jingle Dress Dance Down and Fancy Shaw – they call it. It’s all just continually evolving. Q: Do all ages participate in these dances? A: Yes! All ages. You know, tribes, we’ve always been competitive. Even back in the old. History says that when tribes would visit one another, they would dance, enjoy each other’s company, fellowship and feast with one another. Then they would have games, tribe against tribe. They would have different sorts of games, probably none of the games like today,

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no basketball, no football, but they would always have competition. So when the powwows came, it was the same thing. It was just natural that they competed with each other – dancers would compete with one another. Q: For the non-native people in this area, how can they support our local tribes during these celebrations?

We have seating for people; we have bleachers and a large seating capacity; or they could bring their own lawn chairs and sit around and watch. Q: Where is the Ponca Tribal Celebration held?

A: The Celebration will be held August 25-28. It begins on Thursday afternoon and ends on Sunday night. We’re located about seven and onehalf miles south of Ponca City on HWY See PONCA Continued on Page 26

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177. Our site is now registered as a National Historical site, what we call White Eagle Park. We have different types of dances we do each day. The first afternoon they’ll be bringing in the new dancers. Little children, they have to be introduced into the arena, you can’t just go in there. If you’ve never danced before, their families and their parents get them ready. They prepare all year long. When the time comes and we introduce them, there’s a way that we introduce them into the arena. So we’ll have those, then more dancing and that’ll go for two or three hours and then we’ll break for a meal. Then at 8 p.m., what we call the main arena is where we’ll have the actual powwow.

The Annual Ponca Celebration is free and open to the public. Visitors are reminded that brush arbors, benches and chairs surrounding the circle are for dancers and their families and not to enter the circle. Bring your folding chairs or score a seat in the original bleachers of White Eagle Park and enjoy the food, craft vendors and dance.

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Back in the old days – I always refer back to the old days, and how it has evolved to today – but back in the old days, your regalia, like our ceremonial dance, you had to earn certain things, and you earned them in battle, just like they do today in the military. So, in the military, you earn your stars, and you earn your stripes. Well, that’s the way it was with us, you had to earn certain articles that you could wear. Well, as time progressed, like I said, and then the reservation era came, things changed. So the dress that we wear now, it used to be each tribe had See PONCA Continued on Page 29

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 • Ambassador Committee will meet at 8 a.m. at the Chamber Office. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 • New Teacher Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. We still need sponsors. This event is for new teachers and sponsors only. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 • Community Development Committee will meet at 10 a.m. at the Chamber Office. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 • Party at the Palace at 6:30 p.m. at the Marland Mansion. You can purchase tickets to attend at the Chamber Office. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 • Stuff the Bus with School Supplies 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Walmart TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 • Chamber Board will meet at 11 a.m. at the Chamber Office. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 • Tourism Bureau will meet at 9 a.m. at the Chamber Office. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 • Ponca Politics Committee will meet at 11 a.m. at the Chamber Office.

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their own colors. And within each tribe, like our tribe, the Ponca Tribe, we had seven clans. Each one of our family clans had their own colors and certain designs and certain dress. And overall, the Ponca Tribe had certain tribal colors, tribal

dress and tribal designs. That’s how, back in the old days, until just recently, you could always tell what tribal person. You wouldn’t even know a person, but you can tell what tribe they were by the way they dressed. But now, it’s getting less

Ponca Creates the Fancy Dance Not a historical dance tradition of any tribe, the Fancy Dance was created by members of the Ponca Tribe in the 1920s and 1930s, in an attempt to preserve their culture and religion. At this time, Native American religious dances were outlawed by the United States and Canadian governments. Traditional dances went “underground,” to avoid government detection. However, this dance, loosely based on the traditional War Dance, was considered appropriate to be performed for visitors on reservations and at “Wild West” shows. Two young Ponca boys are specifically credited with developing the fast-paced dance that the audiences loved; and the Ponca Tribe soon built their own dance arena in White Eagle, Oklahoma. Within no time, other tribes continued the practice and created new dances that could legally be danced in public. In the 1930s, the Kiowa and Comanche tribes created new styles of dance regalia that were incorporated into the Fancy Dance. Even before the Fancy Dance was established, an intertribal powwow circuit had already been organized where various tribes held dance contests. These became an important source of revenue during the Great Depression. In the late 1930s, women also began to perform in the Fancy Dance. The dance is fast paced, colorful and highly energetic, often including tricks and extremely athletic movements. Dancing regalia includes brightly colored feather bustles and headwear, beaded bodices, leggings, shawls and moccasins. Clothes are also decorated with fringe, feathers, embroidery or ribbon work and other rich designs. Beaded cuffs, chokers, earrings, bracelets and eagle plumes are also worn.

A: Probably the best support a person can give, that we’re looking for, is just to be accepted, and understood and respected for who we are. Because we have to live dual lives. So that’s the only thing that we would enjoy. Just for the people, the non-natives to understand that we may look different, but we are the same. We have different values, customs and traditions, and those are good for us.

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and less because now more and more intertribal marriages. There are very few full bloods of one tribe. Like me, I belong to the Ponca and the Otoe tribes, and my children belong to six tribes. So, that’s the way it’s going to, it’s a lot of inner tribal bloodlines. So that causes them – they have the right to wear six different tribal dress, you know? So that’s getting more difficult to go to identify which particular tribe it is. But, that’s the way the dress goes.

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First intertribal Powwow When the Ponca People arrived in Indian Territory, they were surrounded by other tribes with whom they had no history. They invited their neighbors to join them for a cultural exchange, the very first intertribal powwow, around 1879. Members of the Omaha, Kaw, Osage, Pawnee and OtoeMissouria tribes joined them, with some traveling by horse as far as 100 miles.

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The John McNeese Gallery Opening Photos by Jill Rowe The City Arts organization dedicated a new gallery, located in City Central, to long-time arts advocate and philanthropist, John Porter McNeese, on Thursday, July 7. “This is a very monumental day for not only our organization, but also our community. This is a great community feature to have,” said Terron Liles, City Arts Executive Director. “We’re going to have not only local and regional, but also national artists come through this gallery that the City Arts dedicated to open over a year and a half ago.”

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Yes, you can rehome your pet yourself. You totally can do it. If you need guidance, the Humane Society will help you. Your pet will be happier.

A number of placement resources are online, with a variety of rehoming websites available. One good choice is adopt-a-pet.com, which can be accessed through a link on the

Humane Society website under our “Contact Us” tab. It only takes a few minutes to create a profile, upload photos and develop a brief bio – just like we do for the animals at the Humane Society. There are several online options, but one attraction of the adopt-a-pet site is that the organization will help screen possible adopters to see if they are the right fit. Of course, if you’re on Facebook or other social media, you already have a good vehicle to help place your pet. I always feel more comfortable when a pet is placed locally, so I am willing to let owners post information and advertising on the Humane Society site if an owner is willing to let us spay or neuter their animal and the owner agrees to keep their pet until it is placed in a home. Some owners have had success reaching out to breed-specific rescue organizations that can sometimes place an animal or find a foster home. Of course, placing a Heinz 57 may not be an option, but for a purebred or dog that is clearly mixed, those rescuers may have more venues than the Humane Society. As an alternative to networking, some owners are inclined to surrender their pets at Animal Control or the Humane Society. But that is not the best choice, for three reasons. First, we see about 1,000 animals a year, and we have limited space that we cannot exceed under Department of Agriculture rules. It’s not unusual for Animal Control, the Humane Society and our foster homes to all be full at the same time.

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Second, animals sometimes may be in our shelter for six to 12 months before they are adopted. And no matter how much we try to make our shelter comforting to animals, it is not a home. A shelter is a stressful place for pets, so going from one private home to another is better than spending time in between at the Humane Society. And third, remember how the Humane Society finds homes for animals: we network – just like we recommend owners do. Staff and volunteers network every day, contacting people who may not want an animal but perhaps know someone who may. When individual owners network, they help us greatly increase the number of available contacts and vastly improve the chances of finding a good home for their pet. We know from experience that if you put in the work, it usually generates satisfactory results.

But depending on the animal, placement may not be easy. For example, most people will not adopt pit bulls, and there is not much demand for large dogs. That is a nationwide issue not limited to Ponca City. Unfortunately, some owners opt for the absolute worst course by releasing their pet in a rural area, expecting someone to take care of the animal. That usually is a death sentence. A domestic animal cannot readily adapt to the wilds; it is almost certain to suffer an agonizing death through slow starvation or being killed by a predator. Just releasing an animal is not responsible pet ownership. I don’t understand why someone would do that to a helpless member of their family, but it happens. So if owners cannot place their pets themselves, I hope they call us and at least give us the chance to discuss options. Our most effective aid can be to help people rehome their own pets instead of moving them to the shelter.

Steps for Listing your Pet • Go to nokhs.com • Hover over the “Contact” tab • Click on “Rehome Your Pet” • Click on the “rehome.adoptapet.com” link • Follow the prompts

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Kay County Free Fair & Its History Story by Chelsea McConnell/Staff Writer The annual Kay County Free Fair will be held the week after Labor Day, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 18 in Blackwell. Information provided by Fair Board Secretary, Maribeth Ratliff, details the origins of the fair. The Kay County Free Fair got its start in Newkirk around 1900. The city of Newkirk organized a Fair Association and after financial failure the first year, the fair was to be a success the following year. City residents were eager to hold booths, and citizens from miles around were planning to attend. Unfortunately, four days of heavy rain derailed the event. Since there were no bridges at the time, the creeks could not be crossed and the roads became impassable. The Fair Association did not let this deter them, and they went on to host several successful Newkirk County Fairs. The fair became a county-known event. Cowboys and rodeo hands came in from the 101 Ranch to perform, with Will Rogers

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himself making an appearance. Many fair attendees saw their first airplane in 1909 when it took off from the racetrack and flew overhead for 10 minutes. The nearby city of Blackwell held its own fair, and in 1917 the two fairs combined to become the Kay County Free Fair we know today. This year is the 105th anniversary.

“I’ve heard stories saying a fence was originally placed around the fair, but it kept getting trampled down and that’s how it became a free fair,” says Jake Kahle, President of the Fair Board. “Now, this is the largest county free fair in Oklahoma,” continues Kahle. “The only year we’ve shut down was 2020, when COVID-19 had shut everything down.” The fair has thousands of attendees each year. Vendors sell a variety of items, including various food items, art and more. Each year, Kevin Frazier and the Ponca City FFA show their livestock. Kay County 4-H also participates. There is a horse show on Saturday and Sunday.

In addition, a carnival with rides is held every night. There is a stage with different acts performing each night. This year, the Kids’ Pedal Pull will return on Saturday. The chainsaw carver will also be returning and is currently looking for sponsors, in addition to ideas on what to carve. “We always try to have one big-ticket item each year,” says Kahle. At the moment, the Fair Board is still planning what that will be. While a percentage of funds come from the ride sales, Kahle says the Kay County Free Fair would not be possible if it wasn’t for the community. “The generosity of the county is how we can keep doing this. We are so grateful for each volunteer, sponsor and donation.” Like last year, Kahle and the rest of the Fair Board hope to see a great turnout at this year’s fair.

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On July 5, the SPP announced that it had reached an all-time peak load and, multiple times during the last month, has sent out alerts about grid conditions, due to unusually high demand. Recently, our wholesale power supplier, the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, notified us of expectations regarding natural gas prices, which were up 291 percent in May from the previous year. Reasons cited for the high cost of natural gas include production lapses, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and demand both domestically and internationally. A larger portion of gas produced here in the U.S. is being shipped to Europe and Asia in the form of Liquified Natural Gas. This is keeping prices high, as it limits the supply available here. Should there be further significant market changes, we will provide customers with updates.

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few weeks of November for fall foliage. Hochatown is home to Beavers Bend State Park where visitors enjoy kayaking, fly fishing, trout fishing and camping along the river. You have the upper and lower Mountain Fork River, as well as the most gorgeous lake in Oklahoma – Broken Bow Lake! No boat? No problem! You can easily rent a boat, jet skis or houseboat from Beavers Bend Marina.

Fork Beer and Hochatown Distilling. Don’t forget to visit the Hochatime store on 259 for the best local apparel products and their new store that just opened in Beavers Bend State Park! At this time, cabins are not allowed to be built on Broken Bow Lake. There are cabins that do have creeks or a view, while others are more secluded. Some cabins are located right on the Mountain Fork River

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The Women Behind Broken Bow Travel helping owners promote their cabins on social media. They wanted to influence people to visit the area and book that cabin they were promoting. They love getting to know owners and the story behind their cabin. Currently they promote cabins on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. They have been guests on five podcasts. Recently a very special podcast called “Hosting Hochatown” episode 58! Be sure to check that out. A great resource for the area is the McCurtain County tourism website. They have information on all the things to do in the area and you can even download their new app! This has been a wonderful addition for guests. BROKEN BOW Continued from Page 41 and Glover River. The Glover River is the last wild river in Oklahoma. Most river cabins come with kayaks so you can easily access the river. Overall, cabins in Hochatown are luxury cabins. They have game rooms, several bedrooms, hot tubs and a lot of things for kids to do outside. You can have charcuterie boards delivered to your cabin and even putt putt golf! New activities in the area include helicopter rides and hot air balloon rides. Sinton and Weisgerber love the area for what they call simple fun – like a petting zoo and mining for kids. All of the restaurants and shopping are unique to the area. It still has as a small-town feel but in nature! In-cabin massages are a guest favorite too! Sinton loves to keep up with all the new cabins coming but still loves cabins that were there 10 years ago. She and Weisgerber knew the area was a hidden gem and would grow but never could have predicted COVID-19 in 2020. That just made Hochatown grow even faster! So many first-timers experienced the area and most come back. While there is a fascination for tiny cabins, Hochatown is home to not only gorgeous couples’ cabins, but is known for their large luxury cabins. Guests want to come with family and friends where everyone is comfortable. There are several cabins that can easily sleep 35! Sinton and Weisgerber wanted to show off these gorgeous spaces. Their business grew into

Sinton now does some social media management for cabin owners and Wild Wood Weddings and Event Venue in Newkirk. She loves to share great places and spaces in Oklahoma and beyond. She graduated from Arizona State University in Agribusiness and received her MBA from the University of Dallas in Hospital Administration. Her sister is a Marketing/ PR graduate from Oklahoma State University. Weisgerber currently works with large nonprofits managing their direct mail campaigns.

Jamie Sinton is originally from Colleyville, Texas but has been living in Ponca City with her husband and three boys for the past fourteen years. She is an alum of Arizona State University with a MBA from the University of Dallas. After working in the non-profit world and moving to small town Oklahoma, she realized her love of local travel. She enjoys discovering new places, or what she calls “hidden gems.” On Labor Day weekend in 2013, she planned a trip to this place called Broken Bow where her family could easily meet her from Dallas and she instantly fell in love. She knew right away that this place was a hidden gem and began sharing it with friends and family; the passion that founded Broken Bow Travel Broken Bow Travel! Jamie's sister, Lindsay Weisgerber, is Broken Bow Travel's model and helps edit and create photo galleries for our cabin owners. Lindsay is from McKinney, Texas and an alum of Oklahoma State University. She's worked in the advertising, marketing and non-profit world for fourteen years and is a mother of two boys and a baby girl. These sisters have teamed up to share the magic and beauty of Broken Bow with everyone they can reach!

With so many ways to book a cabin from VRBO, Airbnb and management websites, Sinton can help you sort through all of that to find your perfect cabin! You can find them on Facebook at Broken Bow Travel, Instagram @ broken.bow.travel.sisters, and TikTok at Visit Broken Bow Oklahoma. Their website is www. brokenbowtravel.com Hochatown is a feeling. Once you visit you know. Being in nature with the pine trees, lake and rivers offers visitors a chance to get a break from everyday life. Seeing family and friends enjoying a cabin together is a big reason Sinton and Weisgerber started their business. To help people create memories for their families. Just like they were. Hochatown will continue to grow and continue to steal the hearts of many visitors that will keep coming back. The sisters don’t keep a top-ten cabin list. Each cabin is special and unique, and they love showing that to their followers! #itsbowtime

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What is it with gardens? All the planning, and the planting, and the pruning and the pulling … there are a whole lot of “P” things going on all the time. I want some “S” time: sitting, staring and sprawling. Of course, time does fly when your main goal is to go deadhead some of the sunflowers and pull some pesky weeds and get completely distracted by the bumblebees, honeybees, little wasps and iridescent green bees all hanging out in the sunflowers. And then, when you shake out of that reverie about 15 minutes later, you get diverted by the swallowtail caterpillars grazing on the parsley seeds, which you notice need some deadheading as well; and you need to go get your envelopes out for seed saving because you promised someone you know some parsley seeds …

Planning

Deep breath and then another, because one is just not enough. OK. Back to the topic at hand. Between the picking, pickling and pruning (yes, I believe I added yet another “P” to the list) in the current garden, the time for planning and seed starting for the fall garden has crept up on us again. I am including all you gardeners out there in this “us”; I am not going this alone. You know who you are. Here we go.

Next step: check your seeds. I rarely buy new seeds for fall gardening. This is a great way to use up seeds before they get old or to see if saved seeds from your own garden will germinate. In my stash, I have lettuce, beets, kale (saved seed), carrots (leftover from spring), broccoli, Brussels sprouts and some cabbage seed. Now, where to put them.

If, like myself, you still have plenty of picking and processing still left to do in the garden, where to plant fall lettuce, cabbages, kales, chards, beets, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts may be a bit of a conundrum. The first step is to see what new crops will work with your timing. Keep in mind some of these plant-to-pick times: beets take about 65 to 70 days to harvest; broccoli is 60 days; peas are about 60 days and cabbages, depending on the type, anywhere from 65 to 120 days. I personally like the pok choy, tatsoi and little cabbages for fall gardens. Then as we get into September, you can plant your lettuces, kales and spinach for harvest until the first freeze and beyond. And that is the next thing.

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Oklahoma State Extension Fact Sheets and of course there is a Fall Gardening Information Sheet which you can find here:

Timing Though we are technically in Oklahoma, our weather has a tendency to veer over into a Kansas state of mind. So, the fall first frost date for Oklahoma is early November and for Kansas it is mid-October. I am going to split the difference and go for roughly October 21. So counting 12 weeks back from this date puts us about a week late to start plants. Sigh, so we will hope our area is feeling more Oklahoma than Kansas in October.

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Looking at the yard, I decided to reuse the area on the north of the house that I just finished using for growing potatoes in grow bags. I put down cardboard and straw under the growbags, so this area is pretty much grass-free right now and the cardboard has had a couple of months to deteriorate. I will add in some compost from the compost pile and extra dirt leftover from the grow bags. Keep in mind as you are planning your fall gardens, that some plants just don’t like each other. For instance,

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lettuces and cabbages do not get along well together. Put in a couple of rows of radishes, carrots or beets between the lettuces and cabbages if you want to grow cabbage. And get those cabbage seeds in the ground if you want the bigger variety. They need a good three months of growth from seed to head. Remember your spacing … Hi, my name is Kat and I make crowded gardens. Yes, I try to cram too many plants into one space. It is a sad addiction and every year I swear I will not do it again; and then I do. The only reason my tomatoes and peppers are not taking over the front yard is I got very serious about pruning this year. I topped my bell peppers (we will be talking about that A LOT next spring) and I am trimming all the lower leaves off the tomato plants to encourage fruiting and lessen diseases. Some great resources for gardening any time of the year are the Oklahoma State Extension Fact Sheets and of course there is a Fall Gardening Information Sheet which you can find here: https://bit.ly/3NLWwgh. I also found this great website from OKCBeautiful with charts of plants, planting times and times to harvest. If you are a visual person, these are the way to go at this website: https://bit.ly/3yBpTO9. You still can’t beat Louise Riotte’s book “Carrots Love Tomatoes” for in-depth companion gardening information, but you can find a handy keep-on-yourphone chart at https:// bit.ly/3OBad33 which is Growincrazyacres.com. There is some great information, but the companion planting chart is the best for quick reference. After all this information, I leave you with one thought. It is never too late to start growing some food, herbs or flowers in the yard.

Jalapeno Pepper Next month we will chat about greenhouses, grow tents and how to extend your harvest into the winter. For now, hit the Farmers’ Market for fresh produce, meat and baked goods: Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. and Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. Support your local farmers, enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation and of course, Happy Gardening.

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Juice • Food • Love These words greet every person that walks into Ponca City’s most unique, and possibly most obscure, daytime spot, Central Café. Snugly situated on the first floor of the recently renovated City Central building, Central Café is mixing things up by creating dishes that are unexpected, healthy and super flavorful. It is safe to say that most people in this area grew up eating meat and dairy with every meal, and for good reason. Meat tastes good. Dairy tastes good. But for those that may be unable to eat every delicious type of food that is raised and produced around here, finding quality and tasty dining options can be tricky. That is exactly why owner/chef Kal Cloonan opened Central Café in April 2022. Cooking in kitchens stretching from Los Angeles to Chattanooga, Cloonan decided to put down roots and open her first restaurant in Ponca City, boldly focusing on plant forward cuisine. Central Café’s translation of plant focused food does not mean zero meat and dairy items. The cobb salad is loaded with crisp greens, fresh corn, sweet tomatoes, chickpeas, spicy radishes, red onions, chicken from local favorite Rikki’s

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Maybe it’s the fun of trying a new place. Maybe it’s about finding food that can be truly enjoyed while catering to dietary restrictions. Maybe it’s about supporting the people who invest in, and give back to, our community. Whatever the reason, one thing is for sure; Central Café has approached the constraints of cooking without, what most consider, “staple ingredients,” and has flipped that into an opportunity for creativity. Maybe today, try something that isn’t the ordinary, mid-America café. Who knows? Maybe playful flavors that are surprising, satisfying and, honestly, very good are waiting to be discovered. Happy Eating!!

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Hours: Open M/W/F, 7 am -3 pm Market and hard-boiled eggs. This refreshing salad will hit the spot and leave your taste buds craving more. Chicken or crispy tofu can be added to any salad or sandwich upon request. The avocado toast is another fan favorite. Not only is Central Café the only place in town that offers this dish, but it’s also done really well. The fresh fruit with sweet cream balances out the savory dishes and is ideal in the sweltering, August heat. Offering more than just food, Central Café has a fantastic selection of customized coffee drinks, hot and iced teas, fresh pressed juices and inventive smoothies available daily. The Vitamin C juice is a standout on the menu. Packed with orange, carrot and loads of ginger, it’s the perfect pick-me-up that tastes amazing. Pair with one of the freshly baked pastries or homemade protein balls, all of which are derived from recipes created by Cloonan and cooked from scratch. Supporting local farmers and producers,

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an someone explain camping to me? Not the concept, I understand that obviously, but I’m looking for someone who can tell me why one would prefer to leave their comfortable air-conditioned home to go sleep on the ground, in the heat, and in the elements and rely on a fire to eat all your food? There’s just not one single thing I find appealing about that. What kind of person prefers the cold, hard ground over a soft, comfortable mattress where you can also be lulled to sleep by The Office? I’m at the age where I need pillows exactly, perfectly, strategically placed around my body otherwise I feel like I’ve been hit by a semitruck when I wake up. You think I’d consciously choose to sleep on the ground? You can choose a place that’s enclosed by walls and a ceiling where no flying bugs or critters have easy access to you or you can choose to be mosquito food, and some people willingly choose the latter. You can choose to do your business in the privacy of your own abode but instead you choose to

crouch in the woods and expose yourself to God knows what and risk bugs crawling into places and crevices that should never be seeing the light of day. I can maybe be more onboard with a camper … no, never mind, I really can’t. Why would I leave my bigger house to just go stay in a smaller house on wheels for the weekend? Also, have you even seen one single horror movie? They all involve camping or being chased through the woods by a murderer. And if I’m being honest, being chased through the woods by a murderer wouldn’t even be my most hated thing about camping. Even the term “roughing it” literally sounds like my worst nightmare. I’m actively trying to make my life “softer” and easier. The closest I’ve ever come to camping is staying in a hotel without room service, and it was the worst 13 hours of my life. Also one time I slept with the window open, so I feel like that also counts as camping. The only good thing I can think about camping is that it is a beautiful reminder of how great my life is when I’m not camping.

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After many years of bartending, I consider myself a bit of a clairvoyant. Most customers assume you know how they like their drink and which liquor they prefer. You might have an upset guest if you didn’t ask the correct questions. To say I had a knack for nailing the drink is an understatement. But pushing individuals outside of their comfort zones was what I really enjoyed doing. Introducing them to new flavor profiles they may have never ventured into trying. Gin was always a challenge to get people to try because of its distinct flavor unless they already drank it. Fortunately, I have never shied away from a challenge. One of my favorite classic gin cocktails is the Tom Collins. They are the perfect cocktails for hot summer afternoons, served over ice and full of hydrating club soda. It’s an easy go-to made with just a few simple ingredients. Like all good cocktail legends, this story is full of twists and turns! Some say it originated in England, created by a man named John Collins. Jerry Thomas (the first person in America to write a cocktail book) is also credited with its discovery. Others believe it originated with the Tom Collins hoax of 1874. There’s a cocktail called a John Collins. It was made in the 1860s by a headwaiter (named John Collins) who worked at Limmer’s Old House, a well-known London hotel and coffee shop. This drink

recipe calls for gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and soda water. It’s thought the Tom Collins stems from the original John Collins recipe.

buys his cigars here!” Once everyone was in on the joke, the thrill fizzled out. The drink’s popularity, however, remained.

Jerry Thomas’ name may be familiar to you. I mentioned him in the first Cocktail of the Month article in Ponca City Monthly. He is known as the “Father of Modern Mixology.” Thomas recorded the recipe in the 1870s reissue of his first bartending book. He changed the name to Tom Collins due to the popular gin of the time, Old Tom Gin, a sweeter, London-style dry gin.

Tom Collins is a drink of summer. To make this adult lemonade, you’ll need a great gin, some lemons, simple syrup and your favorite soda water or seltzer. I add about a 3/4-ounce of sour mix in mine, but that’s just me. I live life on the edge.

Other sources claim the Tom Collins was named after a lighthearted joke circulating in 1874 in New York and Philadelphia. The prank started when someone would ask a friend if they knew who Tom Collins was. Of course, they did not. They would then tell their friend that this Tom fellow was walking around from bar to bar starting horrible rumors about them. After they made their way to a bar and asked the bartender (who was in on the prank), “Do you know Tom Collins?” The bartender would leave and return with the drink, serving them with a smile. Anyone who went to the bar looking for Tom Collins inadvertently received a gin drink.

As you savor this delightful drink, remember your newfound appreciation of gin. Make one for a friend and tell them about the mysterious Tom Collins. Cheers!

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State of the Local Real Estate Market By Annette Newcomb, Past President, North Central Board of Realtors There are many interesting theories about the upcoming real estate market. Understandably, many have questions about what might happen. Will the pricing balloon burst? Will the real estate market crash? Will home values plummet? All great questions, but the answers are, of course, just theories.

average sales price of $131,091 and 2021 with average sales price of $137,290, and for the first half of 2022 with an average sales price of $135,000. What do these numbers mean for our local market? The average price of a house in our area has increased approximately 8% since 2019.

What is the outlook for the residential local real estate market in 2022? That question makes me think of a click bait on social media that says, ‘click on the crystal ball to see what 2022 will bring you.’ Of course, there is no certainty of what might happen, and it will depend on many other factors such as the stock market, interest rates, inflation and supply chain/labor issues. But let’s look at the recent past and the current situation to see where we are now and what we might expect to see in the future.

Will prices in our area continue to rise? They may. But most likely, they will start to stabilize. Demand is still strong and inventory levels are still on the low side. In January of 2019, there were over 200 residential properties on the local market. Compare that to approximately 65 in April 2021 and 80 in June 2022. But mortgage rates have taken off since the start of 2022, rising from 3.29% in early January to 6.28% in the month of June, which has put a small dent in the demand – a very small dent. Although residential inventory was just a bit larger in June 2022 (around 80 listings), according to local statistics, sales volume also hit an all-time high

Real estate is a local industry. What happens in the coastal states might not ever be seen in our neck of the woods. So, what is happening in our local market? Based on statistics from our local North Central Board of Realtors, the average sales price of a home in (pre-COVID-19) 2019 was $121,466. Compared to 2020 with

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since January 2019 with over $10 million closed in June. The market might be slowing in some parts of the country, but it’s still competitive in Oklahoma. It will be interesting to see how inventory shortages, interest rates and consumer demand come together and affect the local market. Nationally, existing home sales dropped over the past four months, sliding 3.4% in May from April and down 8.6% from the same period last year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Contrast that to our local market where sales from April-June 2022 were fairly consistent, dipping slightly in May, but rebounding in June 2022, and the numbers are up considerably compared to the same time frame in 2021.

“If you’re waiting for prices to suddenly plummet to what they were in the past, you’re making a mistake.” at Mortgage Bank of California. “The Fed has promised another interest rate boost. If you’re ready to buy, don’t wait because prices aren’t headed dramatically downwards to what our parents paid. Things might dip a bit, but there’s no cliff dive that’s going to happen.”

Should you buy now or wait until the market slows down? “If you’re waiting for prices to suddenly plummet to what they were in the past, you’re making a mistake,” says Tabitha Mazzara, director of operations

Buying a house – in any market – is a highly personal decision. Because homes represent the largest single purchase most people will make in their lifetime, it’s crucial to be in a solid financial position before diving in. Use a mortgage calculator or speak with a lender to find out how much your monthly housing costs will be, based on your down payment and interest rate. Trying to time the market or predict what might happen next year is almost impossible. If you find a home

you love in an area you love and it also fits your budget, then chances are it might be right for you. However, if you make too many sacrifices just to get a house, you may end up with buyer’s remorse. Teaming up with a local realtor who understands the market and pricing may be the best step a buyer could take. Realtors can help find trusted mortgage professionals, home inspectors, and guide a buyer through each step of the buying process – be it now or whenever a buyer feels comfortable purchasing. In short, our local real estate market is demand-driven and we currently have low inventory and high demand. The increasing interest rates may tamper the demand slightly, but do not expect a market crash or lower prices anytime soon. For more information about the local real estate market or to find a trusted realtor, visit the website of The North Central Board of Realtors at www. northcentralboardofrealtors.com.

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Amateurs are always in a rush. They want to show off to their buddies how far they can hit it. They might have a smooth backswing, but the volatile downswing sends their body in a contorted knot which makes the ball end up by the silver tees just in front of them. Don’t do this! That little golf ball is not coming at you at 90mph like a baseball. It is not going to run away from you either. The best thing you can do is try and develop your own tempo where the backswing and the downswing match up. When your backswing is smooth, and your downswing is the same then you will hit the ball farther and more consistently. A simple drill to get this tempo is to say Chocolate Chip Cookies from the beginning to the end of your swing. It’s methodical, it’s slow, and it is easy. Just like your swing should be.

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Top 10 Moments Of The 2021-2022 School Year Part 2 Story by Adam Leaming, Ponca City Public Schools / Contributing Writer I wanted to present my top ten moments from the last 2021-2022 school year. I’m nearing my first full year on the job with Ponca City Public Schools. I thought I would break down my personal milestone moments from the 21-22 school year. Last month I shared 10 -6 and now here are my top 5. 5) The new SUVs! It’s no secret that if you’re looking to purchase a brand-new vehicle you must mentally prepare yourself for a several month’s wait. In February, while looking over our aging fleet and lamenting the supply chain issues, I made phone calls. Was there anyone in Oklahoma who had vehicles we could get for our students? After my third phone call, I was informed it was my lucky day, a state agency had wanted to purchase two brand new SUVs but were unable to take possession. Two brand new SUVs on state contract pricing seemed too good to be true. One week later they were in our Transportation building and ready to be wrapped in our Wildcat colors. 4) POHI Intern and Career Fair. In March we hosted several area businesses and nonprofits for a job/career fair for high school students. Students could inquire about internships for the following year or summer opportunities for employment. What was most exciting about this was the feeling of getting people back together after the two years we had with COVID. Our students and community members were buzzing around to booths, chatting with others about opportunities, and it was incredibly gratifying to witness the interactions happening in our high school again. 3) PRE-K graduation. Each spring our Pre-K students get a little taste of what it’s like to graduate. If you have had the opportunity to watch a Pre-K graduation you understand me when I tell you how full of pride and emotion your heart fills watching each of those tiny wildcats beam with pride as they walk across that stage to get their diploma.

2) Working with a new set of dedicated professionals. I think I’ve been most impressed with the team I get to work with each day. Our maintenance crew are some of the most sacrificing individuals I’ve worked with over the years. They are certainly men of action as I have never heard from them that something is impossible, or that anything broken is irreparable, they are always up to the job. But that’s not to short change our custodians, child nutrition employees, teachers, principals, and other district level administrators who day in and day out help take the kids and ensure they’re fed, cared for, and taught each and every day. The saying it “takes a village,” is one hundred percent TRUE. Our village is very blessed to have a selfless leader in Shelley Arrott. She’s the tone setter for this district and I’ve learned many valuable leadership lessons over the past twelve months watching and observing how she tackles each challenge head on. The operations assistant Laurie continues to blow me away with her organization, knowledge, and kindness each day. She has worked tremendously hard keeping me from making terrible mistakes and ensuring operations are staying on track. These professionals set a high bar, and I continually seek to find ways to improve their conditions. 1) POHI graduation. This is the culmination of why we get up and try to do better each day. I took out from my office the day of graduation to help with my own two hands to set up and be ready for the day of graduation. Chairs, stage, sound system, grounds, facilities, all needed to pop and shine as we celebrate each of the graduates who wrap up their high school career. As I reflect on this ultimate culmination of the public-school experience I think about how proud I am to live in a community who embraces our public school. How we as a team of parents and educators got each of these kids to the point they were on that stage. I hope each of them go off and become wildly successful. I hope they make each family proud as they continue to mature and grow into productive adults.

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Story & Photos by Steve Scott / Contributing Writer From June to September, the PC Monthly Live Entertainment Bureau hangs out at Central Fare on South Fourth Street. This is a wonderful enclave in the middle of town, providing space for people (including families), food trucks, a tent from Astoria serving libations, and most important to me, serving as the established home of live, free music on the First Friday of these four months each year. Central Fare has its own “vibe,” lending to the unique culture embraced by the 200+ people who bring their lawn chairs and enjoy what I believe is the best three hours one can spend. The music this year is tapping into a national, trend-setting movement of solo-women artists, singing their own songs, and in the lyrics often laying open their hearts to the audience. The music touches everyone who listens, and the performances are above and beyond all expectations. If you’ve missed a DXDT, especially this year, you MUST make the August and September performances. They will do you good. Something Happening … The next 2022 Down by Downtown (DXDT) summer music series (hosted by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council) on August 5 will feature two veteran artists: Rigby Summer and Hattie Mae. Rigby instructed her agent to cancel a gig in Helena, Montana, to be in Ponca City for this event, and we are fortunate to have Hattie Mae jump on the chance to play here as well. Both have a lot of great music to perform.

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Rigby Summer Going to hear Rigby, you will see she sings, plays guitar, tells jokes and generally holds sway of the crowd in the intimate setting of DXDT. But it is also a trip into Americana, with her powerful voice and lyrics carrying the listener on a journey through her life and travels. While Rigby’s background includes Kansas City Jazz and Southern California folk, after making her home in Stillwater, she readily adopted and carved a niche for herself in the Oklahoma Red Dirt music scene. Some writers have attempted comparisons of her voice to other artists, but in reality she is unique and authentic. I often look back into the youth of a featured artist, looking for the influences that tend to carry through in their music. In school, Rigby was involved with theater and music, but usually in the “background” of productions. That is until her senior year in high school when she stepped forward with her guitar and put everyone on notice – Rigby is HERE! There is one major influence, Mary Chapin Carpenter. When she

was a teen, a friend made her copies of the CDs, and Rigby literally wore out the tapes listening. She considers herself to be an “intentional listener of music,” and worked hard to remove the Mary Chapin Carpenter influence from her writing. The list of honors, awards and festivals she has played read like a who’s-who biography. Nowadays she travels over most of the western U.S. performing at venues from south to north, including in Canada. Her arrival in the communities is anxiously anticipated, and as such, she becomes a yearly in-studio regular on local radio shows. See SOUNDING OFF Continued on Page 71

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SOUNDING OFF Continued from Page 68 Rigby is touring this year in support of her debut full-length album, “Geography,” which was released last October. I own this album and highly recommend everyone add it to their regularlistening collection. Her current writing is aimed more at “amp-ing up” the tunes and including a band in the production so people want to dance. But no matter the song, she always tells a story and “sneaks in a message” that will speak to her listeners. Being August, it may be hot enough to bake cookies on the pavement, but Rigby is the queen of cool, and will bring her own sunshine to the DXDT event. Hattie Mae When I first started inquiring about Hattie, I was told by several established folk musicians that “she is wickedly talented.” That immediately piqued my interest. Follow-up research revealed they were right! So many successful artists come from a family that emphasized music. Hattie, like her other four siblings, started on piano at the age of seven. Everyone in her family plays an instrument, including her father on banjo. All of the girls sing. At the age of 15, she acquired her first guitar and, like happens so often, this opened the door to writing original songs. Hattie is self-taught on guitar using books from her sister, but eventually signed up for a few lessons to “fine tune” her abilities. She wrote her first production song at 17 and has never looked back. Influences include John Fullbright (also her first concert), because she likes his writing style. But the biggest musical influence is a North Carolina duo, currently known as Watch House (formerly Mandarin Orange). If you listen to these two acts, then you might be able to hear how they are woven into the texture of Hattie’s songs, but almost lost as she expands

Hattie’s first three-song EP, “It Goes,” will be released on Aug. 5. You can catch another of her originals, “Rainy Days,” on most streaming platforms. Her portfolio is coming together along with her Instagram page. Hattie is an artist just starting a climb into the charts, and I will be one of those fans who can say, “I knew her when …” The Bandstand … The Full Moon Concert Series, sponsored by the North Central Oklahoma Arts Council, is hosting the incredible musical talent of “The Guys,” featuring Brandon Haynes on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the downtown gazebo in Tonkawa. Be sure and walk the unique “heart-shaped labyrinth” while enjoying the live music! Catch the acoustic rock stylings of Larry Newsom

at Zanotti’s in Stillwater on Aug. 12 and Aug. 27 and at Enid’s First Friday event on Aug. 5. Back 2 Sighs is beating the heat while keeping the rock and roll beat with OldSkool on Aug. 5 and the venerable Curtis Moore Band on Aug. 26. Curtis and his band head straight to the Stillwater Elks Lodge on Sept. 2. Bringing a level of energy that just makes people happy, Five Year Gap is continuing their 2022 tour in support of their debut album. Fans of the band can catch the dynamic duo in the Edmond Hafer Park Summer Concert Series on Aug. 18, Sept. 1 at the Edmond Vibes and on Sept. 24 at the Ponca City Art Festival. Details are on their Facebook page with info about times and locations. Hard-driving Ponca City rockers M-Pyre will be featured at the Newkirk Charlie Adams Day celebration on Sept. 10. The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a Relay for Life in Arkansas City’s Wilson Park on Aug. 27. Entertainment and musical motivation includes the righteous rock of Ponca City’s Mother Kelly! Hideaway Marina on Kaw Lake will be two-stepping with the country sound of Jenna Hallman on Aug. 13. I’m sure she’ll feature her new single “Instructions” (available for download on your favorite streaming site). Ponca City’s Band #9 will be rockin’ the dock on Sept. 3 after playing a couple of class reunions in August. The Kay County Amphitheater in Newkirk is sponsoring a “Kay County Youths Got Talent” contest. Video submissions are being accepted right now. Winning auditions will perform at the Back to School Bash on Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. The top three winners will be invited to perform at the Charlie Adams Day celebration on Sept. 10. And mark your calendars to make sure you hear the Mike Seal’s Trio on Sept. 10. As a musician, I am always blown away by these guys! Vortex is sponsoring Trivia nights on Aug. 11 and Aug. 25, with Nena’s Taco’s on-site to fuel those spurts of intellectual genius that win the games. Until next month – If anyone has information on live music events, please write me at smscott54@ hotmail.com.

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Ponca City Main Street Presents: Casino Grand Downtown Ponca City 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Want Vegas thrills without hopping on a plane? Roll the dice at Ponca City Main Street’s newest event, Casino Grand. Guests will enjoy table games including craps, poker, roulette and blackjack, as well as entertainment by DJ Tom Sawyer, delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and signature cocktails. To sweeten the pot, guests have a chance to win cash prizes! Cash prizes of $1,500, $1,000, and $500 will be awarded to lucky guests who play their cards right. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to win even more prizes in our Grand Hot Seat Drawings taking place throughout the evening. Each guest will receive a set amount of chips to play and additional buybacks will be available. Once payouts are awarded the party continues with music and dancing.

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Family Fun Day Marland’s Place 1300 Summers Place Ponca City 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for Family Fun Day! We will have bounce houses, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, petting zoo, an indoor vendor show and so much more! Admission is only $10 per car. All proceeds go to supporting foster families in Kay County and surrounding areas.

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PYE Golf Scramble 2928 L A Cann Dr, Ponca City, Registration Begins: 2:00 PM Tee Time: 3:00 PM Join us for an afternoon of fun with a 9-hole golf scramble at Wentz! Buy-in is $30 a person with lots of great prizes. Plus, bring some school supplies to donate to PCPS for a chance to win Chamber Bucks!

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Kay County Youth! Got Talent? Ninth and Main Newkirk 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Youth Talent Show..... If you know someone with a talent, LET”S SEE IT! Dancers, comics, bike tricks, rope tricks, yodelers, singers, poets, magicians, musicians, jugglers, etc. WE WANT TO SEE IT ALL! Submit an entry form and 60-second video highlighting the talent you would like to share at the Kay County Amphitheater. The top audition clips will be invited to the first official Kay County’s Got Talent at the Amphitheater during the Back to School Bash on August 13th at 7:30 PM. You may also be invited to perform at Charlie Adams Day on September 10th! Questions? Contact kaycountyamphitheater@gmail.com or Newkirk Main Street at 580-362-2377. Submit your audition, and answer the prompts. You will be notified of your acceptance status via the phone number you provided. Anyone ages 8-19 can audition! Top auditions will be invited to the official Kay County’s Got Talent at the Kay County Amphitheater on August 13th at 7:30 PM. You may also be invited to perform at Charlie Adams Day on September 10th.

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Ponca City Disc Golf Club B-Tier Open Lake Ponca Disc Golf Course All Day Event In appreciation to the living legend Mr. Jim Soutter (Jim-Shawney Soutter), we have the privilege of honoring Jim and Harley on this year’s 2022 PCO stamp. A thank you for setting the foundation and giving years upon years of dedication to Ponca City disc golf. Founder of the famous Bois d arc woods course and running the club SOLO for years, Jim Soutter is worthy of being on the Mt. Rushmore of disc golf in Oklahoma. So on behalf of Farm Path and PCDGC, Thank you! All Divisions $65 Added Cash: (minimum) Pros: $1000 AMS: $1000

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146th Annual Ponca Celebration 8/25 - 8/28 20 White Eagle Dr August 25-28

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Story Contributed by Shannon Puetz-Somers RN BSN/Owner, Aesthetic State of Mind Med Spa Summer is drawing to a close. We are starting to think about getting the kids back to school, The Cherokee Strip Golf Tournament, fall sports, Friday Night Lights, homecoming and reunions, and maybe even the fabulous Marland Gala. Man … everything is whirling by, and I am just standing here like, “Where did 2022 go?!” One of the most popular driving forces for new clients to visit Aesthetic State of Mind for skincare or skin treatments is because they spent the summer worshipping the sun and now we need to rehydrate and repair the skin OR because they have an event coming up. The event could be their daughter’s Senior Night where they will walk onto a field and be seen by hundreds, a small class reunion of 15 people that they haven’t seen in 20 years, or the event is just celebrating a new you! I am here to give you advice on getting your glow on and most importantly what that timeline to your most radiant skin should look like.

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First things first, we want to start a consistent skincare routine with medical-grade skincare. People are amazed at the degree of changes that can be made to the skin solely by medicalgrade skincare. It can soften wrinkles, repair sun damage and improve tone and texture ... it truly is transformational. I tell clients all the time, you wouldn’t buy a new car and never change the oil. Medicalgrade skincare is just that, changing the oil aka your daily maintenance that keeps your skin looking its best. Medicalgrade skincare products contain the most active, potent ingredients. Unlike drugstore and beauty counter brands, they do not contain fillers and fluff. Skincare is not a one-size-fits-all program; it needs to be customized and protocoled to meet everyone’s needs. One of the best investments a person can make to their face is medical-grade skincare and facials – the deep cleanse, the exfoliation, the extractions, the massage, the jelly mask and

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What if I said that you could maximize your health and body goals even outside of doing planned cardio or entering a gym? Sounds NEAT right? ... Excuse my corny pun. But seriously, that’s exactly what it’s called – NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis). Every single day, you expend energy for your body to function, with or without exercise. How you expend that energy, or burn calories, makes up your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Your TDEE consists of three components with fancy acronyms – RMR, TEF and TEPA. All three of these components have vital roles, but for now, we will focus on Thermic Effect of Physical Activity (TEPA) and how to maximize it for increased daily caloric burn.

TEPA includes planned exercise activity, as well as non-exercise activity. It is the component that is most in our control and can make up a large portion of TDEE (15-50%). With exercise alone, a typical training session, depending on volume, burns 60-360 calories. After a lifting session, there is a small increase of caloric burn during a heightened metabolic state called Excess Post-energy Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). But this still only accounts for roughly 6-15% of net energy expenditure from exercise. Additionally, we must consider the inaccuracy of calorie counters (cardio machines), your daily food/beverage caloric intake and the remaining 22-23 hours of each day. Taking all those variables into account, additional energy output is extremely beneficial and in many cases even necessary. How do you maximize and increase your energy output (calorie expenditure)? The non-exercise activity component. Here are six ways to maximize your caloric burn using NEAT!

1.Step count adds up quickly. 7,000-10,000 steps are the recommended numbers for steps per day. This not only supports long-term weight maintenance and caloric deficits, but also digestion after a meal or getting sunlight for Vitamin D production. Walk during phone calls or get a dog if it helps hold you accountable! 2.Maximize errands. Carry your groceries instead of using a cart. Take stairs when you can. Park farther away from your destination for some extra movement. Challenge yourself and get creative! 3.House chores. Standing is a great way to increase NEAT, which means there is added value to your time spent doing laundry or dishes. Remodel your front room, dance while you clean or add additional vacuuming days. You’ll get the health benefits, along See NEAT Continued on Page 78

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4.Ditch the car or bus. If time allows, opt for walking, skateboarding or even skipping if you’re feeling happy! Bike rides are an amazing substitute if the possibility of sweating a bit isn’t an issue.

5.Include new hobbies. Taking on hobbies that require physical movement is a sure-fire way to increase NEAT. This can be gardening, sports, hiking, fishing, wrestling with your siblings or whatever sparks your interest. Your mind will be opened and inspired while your body gets all the benefits of extra movement! 6.Maintain good posture. Yes, sitting upright can increase NEAT due to the muscular work of holding that position. Even any

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Increasing NEAT, enhancing your cardiovascular system through cardio, getting good sleep, strength training, managing stress and having a healthy diet will work WONDERS when applied synonymously. You are worth having energy and mood boosts. You are worth engaging your body in ways that develop and maximize its health and potential. You are worth reaching your fitness and body goals. You are worth having additional positive interactions with people and the environment around you. Build more endurance. Play with your kids. Invite a friend to join your active lifestyle. Take FULL advantage of all beneficial possibilities of your present day. You are worth it! Happy August!

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