August 2024

Everything published in August 2024.

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Community·August 28, 2024

Dennis Ray Lincoln

•Dennis Ray Lincoln, 76, of Ponca City passed away August 25 after a long career at Conoco.
•He was married to Mary Ann for 57 years and raised two sons while living in Tonkawa.
•Lincoln loved his family most, followed by muscle cars, The Beatles, and Woodlands Christian Church.

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College Confidential·August 27, 2024

August: Thoughts on Higher Ed

•Heart's electromagnetic field is 60 times stronger than brain's, driving human decisions.
•University Center CEO Robyn Armstrong retiring after 15 years of dedicated service.
•UC received 24 national applicants plus one from Canada for CEO position.

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Book Reviews·August 26, 2024

August Book Reviews

•"Mystery of Locked Rooms" follows three friends solving escape rooms to save a friend's home.
•A real funhouse designed by triplet brothers holds a hidden treasure just 15 miles away.
•"Miss Morgan's Book Brigade" tells the true story of wealthy women aiding war-torn France.

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Community·August 26, 2024

Darleen Lora Schulz Duerr

•Darleen Lora Schulz Duerr, lifelong First Lutheran Church member, passed away August 21
•Born May 5, 1930, in Nebraska; graduated high school as valedictorian in 1947
•Married Kenneth E. Duerr for 56 years; had one daughter, Kathleen, and six grandchildren

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Learning with Leaming·August 21, 2024

August Learning with Leaming- Welcome Back to School: Embracing a New Beginning

•Big Blue Band drums signal the approaching start of Ponca City's school year this August.
•New school year brings renewal with fresh classes, faces, and opportunities for growth.
•Students, teachers, and parents share excitement about new beginnings and educational journeys ahead.

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Round Up to Save Lives

•Northern Oklahoma Humane Society expanded in 2020 and now serves all of Kay County and surrounding areas.
•The shelter operates at full capacity and relies on foster families to care for animals in their homes.
•Annual operating costs are $279,000, with no city funding or umbrella organization support.

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Community·August 19, 2024

12 Month Health and Wellness

•August marks National Immunization Awareness Month, promoting routine vaccines for all ages.
•Vaccines use inactive or weakened viruses to train your immune system safely.
•Measles killed over 450,000 in Africa in 2000; vaccines have eliminated it here.

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Community·August 14, 2024·25 reads

Where are they now? Kevin Kem: A Path His Own

•Kevin Kem grew up at his family's gym in Ponca City before pursuing entertainment stunts.
•He's performed in major productions including Black Panther II, Disneyland, and worked as a stunt coordinator.
•Kem now bases himself in Atlanta where he's shifted focus to camera work and film editing.

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Chamber Connection·August 12, 2024

August Chamber Connection

•Party at the Palace returns Aug. 23 at Marland Mansion with "Diamonds & Ice" theme
•One lucky cocktail buyer wins genuine 1-carat diamond from Spray's Jewelry & Gifts
•Specialty drinks feature large square ice cubes; 150 cocktails sold with diamond giveaway

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Community·August 11, 2024

Coming Together for Community

•Church attendance nationwide has dropped from 42% weekly in the early 2000s to just 30% today.
•First United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church in Ponca City partnered to address declining membership and keep serving their community.
•Religious affiliation has declined sharply, with unaffiliated Americans rising from 9% in 2001-03 to 21% in 2021-23.

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Mr. Ponca City

•Leadership Ponca City Class 37 hosted Mr. Ponca City pageant on May 9 at the Poncan Theatre to benefit local nonprofits.
•The event idea came from classmate Riley Calhoun as a way to support multiple nonprofits simultaneously through individual contestants.
•Relo Adams, representing the Dearing House Child Advocacy Center, initially hesitated but embraced the project for its nonprofit mission.

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Food Crush·August 7, 2024

August Stew On That

•Author humorously objects to potential female draft registration proposal
•Writer admits she'd be a liability under pressure and easily swayed in combat
•Author lacks military appearance preferences, citing unflattering camo and styling needs

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Community·August 6, 2024

Po-Hi Wrestling Takedown Club

•New Takedown Club leadership aims to revitalize Ponca City's wrestling program and community pride.
•Po-Hi's wrestling legacy includes two 1960 Olympic gold medalists: Shelby Wilson and Douglas Blubaugh.
•Four former Po-Hi wrestlers now lead the Takedown Club: Hancock, Bellmard, Kinkaid, and Wheeler.

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Community·August 2, 2024

Let’s Talk Fall Food

•August is already here, so plan fall gardens before October 22 first frost date
•Map your yard's shade areas since sun exposure changes as seasons shift
•Fast-growing crops like lettuce, radishes, and beets work well for fall planting

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Community·August 1, 2024

'ManQuest'

•Terra and Josh White created a homeschool project challenging their sons to ride horses across America.
•The journey, called ManQuest, began in April 2022 from California with over 2,000 miles completed.
•Brothers Levi, 17, and Lucus, 15, have learned horse training, farrier work, and outfitting skills on the trail.

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