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Tonkawa senior night 2020...

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Emily Hale - Emily has been running CC for 4 years, she is escorted by her parents Frank and Melinda Hale.

More family recipes offered

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I’ve had lots of positive feedback regarding easy meals for larger families. I’m going to continue talking about some of them in this week’s column. I know lots of you cook meals for larger families so I’m hopeful these help you out.

County retired educators elect officers

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At a recent meeting of the Kay County Retired Educators Association, officers for the 2020-2021 membership year were elected. Officers to serve will be Cindy Watson as president, Nancy Niemann as treasurer, Shirley Neal as secretary and Royce Caldron as membership chair. The meeting was held at the L.A. Cann Gardens in Ponca City.

Billings This little thing Chamber is is so smart of Commerce cancels Wheat Festival

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The Billings Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in the Billings Community Center where social distancing protocol was observed. President Beth Bierig welcomed those attending. Mark Branson led the flag salute and Karen Culp offered the prayer. Members answering roll call were Beth Bierig, McKayla Bohon, Mark and Melinda Branson, Candy Oller, Karen Culp, Eileen Learned, Aimie Learned and John Baker. McKayla read the minutes from the previous meeting which were approved.

Pioneer Tech receives new equipment

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New extrication equipment and an enclosed trailer arrived this week at Pioneer Technology Center (PTC). These items were purchased through a partnership with Northern Safety & Industrial who discounted former demonstration equipment. Through this generous act along with additional contributions from Phillips 66 and the Ponca City Fire and Life Safety Council, PTC’s shared investment resulted in a training equipment bundle valued at over $35,000. These tools will be used for automobile, industrial, and farm rescue extrication training.

Chicken recipes for the family

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I’m now two weeks post-op from my major back surgery on Aug. 14. All I have to say is just WOW! I thought I had braced myself for the kind of soreness I would be in. I didn’t come close to realizing the magnitude of simply sitting in a chair.

Coconut-Milk Braised Chicken Legs

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1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

One-Skillet Lemony Chicken with Fennel and Tomatoes

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6 skin-in, bone-in chicken thighs

‘Make It’ HEALTHY

Meal planning, shopping and cooking can be a difficult task, even just for two, but scale it up to six people and the kitchen starts to look more like a command center. I have received many emails asking for some recipes for longer families. Today I’m going to offer

‘Armouraires’ at Gospel Jubilee this Saturday

The “Armouraires” will be featured at the Ponca City Gospel Jubilee on Saturday, August 29th, 6:30p.m. They will bring a great program with beautiful harmony that you are sure to enjoy. The Armouraires were featured last year at the Gospel Jubilee and were loved by the audience and many have ask when will they be returning! . Corning from Wichita Kansas you are sure to enjoy this Southern style gospel music ministry .. Drawing, food fun await your vi sit.. Then the Gospel Jubilee band will go on stage and finish up the evening with live music, singing and laughter. Bring the whole family and enjoy the evening.