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Hyperlocal · Independent · Est. 2020

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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Community·August 20, 2024

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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Community·August 9, 2024

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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