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October 2024

Everything published in October 2024.

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College Confidential·October 28, 2024

October Future Ed: Thoughts on Higher

  • •Author returned to college at 45 after hitting salary ceiling without degree.
  • •Career advancement required trusting advisors and committing to long-term goals.
  • •Time Horizon Theory helped author plan finances for education over 5 years.
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Community·October 28, 2024

R. Bruce Elliot Interview

  • •R. Bruce Elliot, a 50-year veteran actor, appears at PonCon on October 26th.
  • •Elliot voiced characters in major anime franchises including Dragon Ball and Attack on Titan.
  • •Anime has exploded in popularity over the last 20 years with staggering amounts of new content.
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Community·October 28, 2024

Mission Possible: Bring Tourism to Ponca City

  • •Ponca City's tourism strategy centers on collaboration between city agencies, chamber, and local organizations working as unified unit.
  • •Tourism Bureau established in 2004 uses hotel/motel tax revenue to market events that drive hotel stays, restaurant visits, and shopping.
  • •City promotes unique attractions including Marland Estate, Standing Bear Park, Lake Ponca, galleries, and museums to draw visitors.
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Business Spotlight·October 28, 2024

Painter Sherri McGraw is chipping away at a new art form

  • •Sherri McGraw, a Ponca City native, is exploring chip carving as a new artistic medium.
  • •McGraw studied at the Art Students League in New York and worked as a drawing instructor there.
  • •She's an internationally recognized painter whose work appears in major U.S. museums for decades.
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Business Spotlight·October 28, 2024

Learn and Earn: It's Not Your Dad's Idea of Apprenticeships Anymore!

  • •Modern apprenticeships now span diverse industries beyond traditional trades like plumbing and HVAC work.
  • •Pioneer Technology Center launched a new Apprenticeship Training Coordinator position held by Ian Freeman to expand opportunities.
  • •The "learn and earn" model lets workers gain skills while earning income, resulting in 90% employment retention rates.
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Food Crush·October 28, 2024

Stew On That

  • •A humorous column celebrates traditionally masculine duties like bug-killing and trailer-backing. The author appreciates men for their bravery in investigating strange noises and approaching potential dates. She humorously admits she'd rather accept her fate than investigate darkness outside. The piece uses lighthearted exaggeration to acknowledge gender role expectations. Ponca City Monthly offers free and paid subscription options for local news.
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Community·October 28, 2024

Rotary: Service Above Self

  • •Ponca City Rotary has served the community for over 100 years since its 1922 charter.
  • •The club now has about 30 members, down from a peak of 100, but maintains strong passion.
  • •Rotary meets Mondays at noon at Pioneer Technology Center, their meeting and partnership home.
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Business Spotlight·October 28, 2024

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Combat Syndicate: Here to Help

  • •Sam Lionelli opened Combat Syndicate to teach martial arts and build confidence in Ponca City kids and adults.
  • •The gym offers Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA, and Muay Thai classes Monday through Friday for all ages.
  • •Lionelli was inspired to open the business after seeing bullying victim gain confidence through Jiu-Jitsu training.
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Community·October 28, 2024

WHERE ARE THEY NOW Life Imitates Art ~ Leslie Hoyt

  • •Leslie Hoyt, a Ponca City High School graduate, built a creative career from software management to professional photography and mixed media art.
  • •She retired from JD Edwards in 1999 to prioritize family time, then pursued photography as a hobby before launching a portrait business in 2005.
  • •Hoyt earned professional credentials through the Professional Photographers of America and mastered her craft via classes and photography competitions.
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Community·October 28, 2024

Cocktail of the Month

  • •The Death Flip is an Australian cocktail featuring tequila, Jägermeister, Yellow Chartreuse, and egg.
  • •This modern classic was invented by bartender Chris Hysted-Adams and debuted in Melbourne in 2010.
  • •The drink's secret ingredients were kept hidden to avoid deterring curious customers from trying it.
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Food Crush·October 28, 2024

Food Crush - China Restaurant

  • •China Restaurant in downtown Tonkawa opened seven years ago with owner Dehui Lin's vision to bring Chinese cuisine to rural Oklahoma.
  • •Owner Patrick Lin immigrated from Fujian, China as a teenager and partnered with chef Quan Chen to launch the restaurant.
  • •The Orange Chicken features fresh orange sauce that's sweet and tangy, paired with fried chicken that maintains perfect texture.
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The Sunny Side·October 8, 2024

October: The Sunny Side

  • •COVID-19 sparked renewed interest in homesteading and reconnecting with food sources among many Americans.
  • •The messy pear tree produces far more fruit than the perfectly shaped one, illustrating the value of taking action despite imperfection.
  • •Overthinking prevents progress; "messy action" and learning while doing beats waiting until conditions are perfect.
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Mental Health Minute·October 7, 2024

Mental Health Minute with Mr. Ponca City

  • •October recognizes multiple awareness months including Depression, Mental Health, and Domestic Violence Awareness.
  • •Seasonal affective disorder affects mood as daylight decreases; maintain routines and outdoor time.
  • •Depression differs from sadness; persistent symptoms include mood changes, loss of interest, and fatigue.
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