February 2024

Everything published in February 2024.

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Community·February 29, 2024

Donations Being Accepted for Texas Panhandle Firefighters

•Bowers Trucking and Farha Wholesale organizing donation drive for Texas wildfire victims
•Ponca City residents can donate items to support affected firefighters and communities
•Drop off donations at Chamber Office (420 E. Grand) by 5 PM today or Farha tomorrow by 10 AM

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Book Reviews·February 28, 2024

February Book Reviews

•Ali Hazelwood's new YA romance "Check & Mate" follows a chess prodigy balancing family obligations with her rekindled passion for the game.
•"Buffalo Fluffalo" by Bess Kalb teaches children how to recognize and express difficult emotions through a relatable prairie animal character.
•Lorrie Layton praised "Check & Mate" for its intelligent humor, charming banter, and swoony romance despite the protagonist's initial reluctance.

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Community·February 27, 2024

Father Daughter Dance: More Than Just Fun

•Father-Daughter Dance has connected girls ages baby to 13 with male role models since 2005.
•Leadership Ponca City class created the event in 2004 as a service project for the community.
•Natalie Fraser has organized the dance every year, growing it from 300 to 600+ tickets annually.

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Community·February 27, 2024

Dorothy Louise Fulks

•Dorothy Louise Fulks, 78, of Ponca City, passed away on February 24, 2024.
•Funeral service scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, February 29 at Trout Funeral Home.
•Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park immediately after the ceremony.

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Learning with Leaming·February 27, 2024

February Learning with Leaming

•Only 37% of Americans set New Year's resolutions, but 54% with kids do.
•By February, just 22% of resolution setters remain committed to their goals.
•Ponca City Public Schools uses SMART goals framework for district-wide success.

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Dorothy Imogene Young

•Dorothy "Imogene" Young, 97, passed away February 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
•Born in Catoosa in 1926, she grew up on a farm in Kansas and worked as a waitress and school cafeteria cook.
•She was married twice: to Merlin Seal in 1943 and to Dorsey Young in 1973, and had three children.

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Community·February 26, 2024

February Cocktail of the Month - Love & Murder

•February's featured cocktail is the Love and Murder, created by Nick Bennett at NYC's Porchlight in 2021.
•The drink pairs Campari and green Chartreuse as lead ingredients, departing from their usual supporting cocktail roles.
•Original recipe proved too bitter, so author adjusted using classic sour ratios and added gin for better balance.

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College Confidential·February 23, 2024

February Thoughts on Higher Ed

•Column advocates pursuing college degrees despite difficulty and uncertainty
•Bachelor's degree holders earn avg. $57,330 more annually than high school grads
•Author completed both Bachelor's and Master's degrees through determination despite setbacks

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Community·February 23, 2024

Phil D. Hibbets

•Phil D. Hibbets, 73, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2024.
•Graveside memorial service scheduled for 2 PM Friday, March 1 at Resthaven.
•Phil worked as a window cleaner in Tulsa for 22 years before returning home.

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Community·February 22, 2024

Lawrence D. Bing

•Lawrence D. Bing "The Cookie Man" Shelton, 89, passed away peacefully Feb 18.
•Viewing Feb 25-26 at Trout Funeral Home; funeral service Monday Feb 26 at 2 PM.
•Virtual attendance available via live-stream at www.troutfuneralhome.com after 1:45 PM.

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February Letter from the Editor

•"A Winter Less Cold" volunteer group opened emergency warming stations during January's severe cold snap.
•Community members donated spaces and supplies, enabling the warming station to relocate twice for better conditions.
•Volunteers from across Ponca City mobilized quickly to help unhoused residents stay warm during the crisis.

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Community·February 22, 2024

Sign Up For Our New Obituary Newsletter

•Obituaries are now available exclusively to Ponca City Monthly Plus subscribers.
•PCM+ subscribers can view obituaries online anytime on the magazine's website.
•Email notifications for new obituaries must be manually enabled in your account settings.

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Community·February 21, 2024

Don Niemann, Jr.

•Don Niemann, Jr., 78, passed away Feb. 15; he was a Vietnam War hero and decorated Army veteran.
•He founded and operated Niemann Fencing Company for over 40 years, earning recognition for quality work.
•Don was active in veteran organizations and honored at the Osage Veterans Memorial in Pawhuska.

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Community·February 15, 2024

Pioneer Genealogical Society Preserving Historical Treasure

•Pioneer Genealogical Society founded in 1971 preserves family history for Ponca City residents.
•Nonprofit has 80-100 members with $15 annual dues and dedicated genealogy room at library.
•Society helps people overcome "genealogy brick walls" using microfilm, records, and online tools.

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Community·February 13, 2024

February Stream It: A Court of Thorns and Roses

•Reviewer stayed up past midnight for weeks obsessing over ACOTAR series
•Feyre, a human girl, hunts to feed her impoverished family near faery lands
•Killing a shape-shifting faery wolf breaks a treaty between two worlds

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