February 2025

Everything published in February 2025.

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Book Reviews·February 27, 2025

February Book Reviews

•Fourth Wing is a "romantasy" blending romance and fantasy in a deadly dragon-rider military academy.
•Keeper Chance is a gifted teen invited to join the Evil Villains International League.
•Both February reviews feature young protagonists navigating dangerous new worlds and organizations.

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College Confidential·February 26, 2025

Thought on Higher Ed Browser Beware!

•Critical thinking skills help distinguish between biased and objective sources.
•Web browsers filter search results, so initial hits may already be biased.
•Car salespeople highlight vehicle strengths while independent research offers more objectivity.

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Food Crush·February 25, 2025

February Stew on That

•Author loves hearing gossip and personal stories from others
•She considers herself an excellent listener despite telling everyone she knows
•Nothing is off-limits or too personal for her to discuss

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Community·February 22, 2025

Having the Conversation: Answers From Providers

•Dr. Julie Strebel Hager provides compassionate, personalized cancer diagnosis communication to her patients.
•OBGYNs play crucial roles beyond obstetrics, supporting cancer patients through treatment side effects.
•Early conversations about fertility preservation and reproductive health are vital for cancer patients.

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Well-B with Shannon NP·February 20, 2025

WELL-BEE: with Shannon NP

•Weight loss success comes from celebrating progress, not perfection or scale numbers.
•Set realistic, small goals like drinking more water or walking extra daily.
•Acknowledge every healthy choice and non-scale wins like better sleep or energy.

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February Chamber Connection

•Ponca City Chamber of Commerce celebrated 130 years of service and community impact at its annual celebration event.
•Chamber exceeded 2024 investor goal by welcoming 81 new investors, demonstrating growing trust in the organization's mission.
•Ashley Miller became 2025 Chamber Chair with vision to "Unlock Our Potential" through collaboration and innovation.

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Letter from the Editor·February 16, 2025

February Letter from the Editor

•Editor shares personal car accident story from 2003 involving farm equipment.
•Working fast food in Tonkawa taught valuable lessons during high school years.
•Late-night drives home from work on Highway 60 were exhausting but uneventful.

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Community·February 13, 2025

Cocktail of the Month: Be My Galentine

•Author celebrates Galentine's Day with friends over traditional Valentine's Day
•Strawberry tres leches cake-inspired cocktail uses Bailey's, RumChata, and Kahlúa
•Improvising with Strawberries & Cream Bailey's created unexpectedly delicious results

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Community·February 12, 2025

Farrel Duane Eaton

•Farrel Duane Eaton, 92, of Bressie Community, died February 8 in Ponca City
•Lifelong farmer and rancher who raised world champion quarter horses
•Married Polly Edmonds in 1951; leaves two children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren

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Community·February 12, 2025

Kimberly VanDeburgh

•Kimberly VanDeburgh, 59, of Ponca City passed away Friday, February 7.
•Funeral service scheduled for 2 PM Friday, February 14 at Trout Funeral Home Chapel.
•She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and active in Boy and Girl Scouts.

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William Leon Combest

•William Leon Combest, 64, of Ponca City, passed away on February 7, 2025.
•Celebration of Life service is Thursday, February 13 at 10 AM at Trout Funeral Home.
•Virtual attendance available via live-stream on Trout Funeral Home website after 9:45 AM.

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The Sunny Side·February 12, 2025

The Sunny Side: Homesteading as a Mindset

•Homesteading is a mindset, not a lifestyle requiring land, animals, or prairie dresses.
•Modern homesteaders focus on producing rather than consuming and working with nature.
•Homesteading preserves traditional skills and ways of living that society is forgetting.

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Community·February 11, 2025

Tom Mix: “Straight Shooters Always Win”

•Tom Mix was born in Pennsylvania in 1880 and became Hollywood's most popular early cowboy star.
•Mix enlisted in the Spanish-American War but saw no combat and later left the Army without formal discharge.
•He moved to Oklahoma in 1902 and gained influential connections through the Oklahoma Cavalry Band and local figures.

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Community·February 10, 2025

Free Spay and Neuter Clinic Returns to Kay County

•Free spay and neuter clinic returns February 13-16 at Garage Building #3 on North Ash.
•Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with drop-off until 10 a.m. or capacity is reached.
•All pets receive free vaccinations and microchipping; cats will have ears tipped.

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Community·February 10, 2025

Toni Lyn Duncan

•Toni Lynn Duncan, 67, of Ponca City passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025.
•Viewing is Wednesday, February 12 from 1-5 PM; funeral Thursday, February 13 at 2 PM.
•Duncan lived at Greenbriar home since 1997, developing close friendships with residents and staff.

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