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12 garage sales due Tonkawa this Saturday, Aug. 6

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City Wide Garage Sales August 6, 2022

Students in the Child Development Credentialing class

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completed their coursework this summer and are awaiting testing and classroom observation. Pictured in the back row left to right LeighAn Sentel, Ponca City; Elizabeth Mills, Ponca City; Erica Russell, Ponca City; April Vap, Ponca City; Morshayla Dumas, Ponca City; Cailene Dunson, Shidler; Jenna Barr, Ponca City and Instructor Lora Walton. Pictured in the front row Aprile Hunter, Ponca City; Jamie Tillotson, Ponca City; Daisy Miller, Ponca City; Kiersten Knerl, Ponca City and not pictured was Alexis Mancha from Ponca City. Their next class begins September 6th. To find out more about child care courses, talk with the Adult Training and Development team, call 762-8336 or visit pioneertech.edu.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, August 8 – Meatballs in Brown Gravy, Green Beans, Corn, Bread, Mandarin Oranges, Milk.

Pioneer Tech’s Culinary Arts

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graduate James Tomek was chosen as a ProStart participant for the Odyssey de Culinaire fundraiser banquet. James worked with Chef Moosmiller, Certified Master Chef and Executive Chef for the Shangri La Resort and also pictured with him. Tomek’s part in the five-course meal and culinary experience was dessert. His instructor Brenda Pollak was also in attendance. She remarked,” This was such a great night. I wish James and the rest of the ProStart students the best of luck. If they are willing to show up, work hard, and move with purpose their possibilities are limitless.” Tomek plans to attend the Northwest Culinary Institute in Vancouver, Washington this October.

Ballot order for general election told

A public drawing was held Sunday, July 31 at 2 p.m. to determine the ballot order of political parties for the 2022 General Election. The drawing was conducted by the Secretary of the State Election Board at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. Representatives of the Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian parties were invited to attend the public drawing.

Borderline Connection

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will be featured August 6th starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponca City Gospel Jubilee in the Osage. Located at the corner of Howard and H 60. Borderline have appeared several times at the Ponca City Gospel Jubilee and are always loved by the audience. Bringing a mix of old-time gospel music flavored with a touch of bluegrass. Talented artist and musicians that also add a bit of laughter to their program. We hope you will bring the family and enjoy this talented group in our Christian and family-oriented facility. The Jubilee band will follow after refreshments and bring a second set of music for the night. Reservations can be made for 6 or more, For more information contact Vickie Vaughan at (580) 628-7105

Sue Roy will present Trunk Show Monday at Pioneer Area Quilters

Pioneer Area Quilters Guild will meet on Monday, August 1 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1904 N. Pecan Road in Ponca City. Social hour will start at 10:00 a.m. with sign-in, library, and workshop registration. The hospitality committee will provide water and tea. Attendees should bring their own covered drink cup and may bring their own food. Stitch and assist lesson begins at 10:30. Business meeting will be called to order at 11:00 a. m. followed by show and share of quilts and projects. The program featuring Sue Roy’s Flying Geese Trunk Show will be held at about 12:00 noon.

NOC events

July 28: End L6/Online Courses

Kay County 4-H Livestock Judging Teams Win Big at Regional Competition

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Congratulations to the Kay County 4-H Livestock Judging Teams! This past week they competed in OSU Big 3 field days in Stillwater, Oklahoma. There were 1200 participants from across the US, and they made us proud!

Students from Pioneer Tech’s Firefighter Summer Academy

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discovered how to perform basic firefighter skills such as fire dynamics, as well as search and rescue. Pictured left to right Gary Vap, Instructor; Payton Jowers, Ponca City; Gabriel Dixon, Ponca City; Christian Jones, Ponca City; Andi Massey, Ponca City; and Paetton Miller, Ponca City. Visit pioneertech.edu for more information about the Firefighter/EMT program, enrollment is underway.