Veterans – Page 2 – Ponca City Now

Woodlands Students Learn About Poppies and Veterans

Friday, November 13 by Lyman James

During their library time, Kindergarten and 1st grade students learned about the significance of the poppy for Armistice Day and designed their own poppy. 2nd and 3rd grades also learned about the poppy and watched a read aloud titled Granddad Bud: A Veterans Day Story. 4th and 5th learned about Moina Belle Michael, The Poppy... Read More.

Ponca City’s Lincoln Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day

Thursday, November 12 by Lyman James

Mrs. Webb’s first grade class celebrated Veteran’s Day this morning by:First, they filled out a KWL chart (what they know, what they want to know, and what they Learned) Next, they watched a video that taught them about Veteran’s Day Lastly, the students made a video for Mrs. Webb’s father, who is a... Read More.

Veteran’s Landing Featured at PTC Presentation

Wednesday, November 11 by Lyman James

Randall Coons with the Veteran’s Landing in Ponca City was the featured speaker for the 1 Million Cups monthly presentation at Pioneer Technology Center.Founded in 2016 Veteran’s Landing is designed to give Veterans a place to come together, share stories, sit quietly, and find resources when they need them. Located at 111 N. 4th street,... Read More.

Blackwell VFW is making gift bags for Claremore Veterans Center

Thursday, September 3 by Lyman James

The Blackwell VFW is making gift bags for the men and women in the Claremore Veterans Center and could use your help. The organization is asking for donations of toiletries, white socks, word search books, writing paper, pens, hand lotion, and lip balm. Items can be dropped off Saturdays from 9 to 4 at... Read More.