June 2025

Everything published in June 2025.

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Book Reviews·June 27, 2025

June Book Reviews

•Hayley LeBlanc's ghost mystery series debut follows young actors investigating paranormal activity on a Hollywood film set.
•The Perfect Divorce is a must-read thriller sequel that solidifies Jeneva Rose's mastery of plot twists and suspenseful storytelling.
•Ponca City Monthly offers both free print copies at local racks and paid digital subscriptions with exclusive online content.

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Chamber Connection·June 24, 2025

June Chamber Connection

•Chamber events offer networking opportunities that boost visibility and business growth
•Regular attendance at ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours builds meaningful connections
•Tuesday and Friday e-Blasts highlight upcoming events worth your schedule flexibility

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Food Crush·June 23, 2025

Coffee and Confessions: Real Encounters of the Working World

•Workplace parking reveals office hierarchy and status more than any promotion ever could
•Metro parking requires survival tactics while rural lots follow unwritten social codes passed through gossip
•Claiming an unmarked spot risks mysterious consequences—ask anyone who parked in Sharon's spot

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Community·June 20, 2025

🎣 11th Annual Fish Fry for the Small Fry 🎣

•Dearing House Child Advocacy Center hosts its 11th annual Fish Fry on Friday, June 20 at Standing Bear Park.
•Tasting kits cost $10 and kids under 10 eat free with a paid adult admission.
•Live music and kid activities will entertain families while teams compete for best fish, meat, sides, and dessert.

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Community·June 20, 2025

The Hard Truth – Part TWO

•Liz Threlkeld launches "The Sunny Side" column exploring homesteading ethics and practices.
•Column encourages self-reflection on beliefs and ethics through thought-provoking questions.
•Animal welfare questions challenge readers to consider humane treatment and respect for livestock.

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Mental Health Minute with Mr. Ponca City

•Mr. Ponca City celebrates 14 years of marriage centered in faith and shared values.
•Both met at Northern Oklahoma College as performers in The Roustabouts group in 2007.
•Chronic illness has created mental health struggles and strain throughout their marriage journey.

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Community·June 17, 2025

Robotics Camps Deliver STEM Exploration

•LEGO Robotics Camps at University Center serve grades 2-7 this summer exploring STEM careers
•Camps range from beginner coding to advanced robotics projects including space exploration challenges
•High-demand STEM fields like cybersecurity, AI, and aerospace need skilled workers with specialized training

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Business Spotlight·June 16, 2025

Peachtree Landing & My Favorite Things

•Peachtree Landing is Kay County's only homeless shelter, serving women, families and individuals for 36 years.
•Executive Director Terrie Hill leads the mission to help clients achieve independence through employment, housing and life skills assistance.
•The shelter operates first-come, first-served with intake after 4 p.m. daily; stays limited to 30 days with mandatory goal-setting.

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Community·June 14, 2025

Nicholson Auction

•Homer Nicholson and wife Barbara won Ponca City Chamber's 2024 Business Partner of the Year award.
•Nicholson Auction & Real Estate has partnered with the community since 1993 with consistent support.
•Homer served as Ponca City mayor for 18 years, the longest tenure of any previous mayor.

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Community·June 13, 2025

American Legion Auxiliary:

•American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 serves veterans and military families throughout Ponca City.
•The organization recently moved to a smaller location at 426 W. Grand Avenue.
•They provide gift cards to elementary schools, scholarships, and holiday support for families.

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The Help Is Right Here:

•Opioid addiction treatment is available locally at Oklahoma Treatment Services LLC on Hubbard Road since 2016.
•Oklahoma drug overdose deaths increased 129% from 2019 to 2023, with fentanyl involved in 90% of cases.
•The center provides medication-assisted treatment plus case management for job placement and healthcare coordination.

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College Confidential·June 9, 2025

Work Ready Ponca City

•Work Ready Ponca City offers free career readiness workshops for adults seeking employment or career changes.
•The program, hosted by Pioneer Technology, provides week-long workshops monthly teaching soft skills and job-search strategies.
•Participants learn how to find sustainable jobs paying $15+ hourly with benefits pathways, not job placement services.

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Letter from the Editor·June 7, 2025

June Letter from the Editor

•Editor explains logical concept "reductio ad absurdum" using practical examples from daily life.
•The argument method proves a claim false by showing its logical conclusion is absurd.
•Skipping practice assumes knowing basics equals performing well, which fails under scrutiny.

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Community·June 6, 2025

A Path Forward:

•A Path Forward addresses homelessness and poverty in Ponca City through support and resources.
•The organization began as Kay County Community Helpers in 2023-24 to provide warming stations.
•A Path Forward officially formed in 2024 and received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in February.

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Community·June 2, 2025

State-of-the-Art: PCR Training Center

•Ponca City Refinery opened a state-of-the-art training center unique among all Phillips 66 U.S. sites.
•The 3-year project was completed in just one year after funding was received in May 2024.
•Facility emphasizes Phillips 66's 10 Life-Saving Rules with hands-on training before employees work on refinery floors.

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