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Tonkawa Film Festival Directors

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Chamber President Margie Oxford is pictured wth visiting directors at the recent Tonkawa Film Festival. Visiting directors included James Oxford, Lawrence Hennigan, Sara Harmon, Giancario Orefiana, Trey Murphy, Chance Gibbs, Felicia Hunter, Jason McNaughton, Austin Crawford, Liz Meinders, aaron Hanzel, Alex Smith and Dana Wheeler Nicholson.

Sermonette

We recently passed the first round of political “confrontations.” And I sometimes heard that Christians were not supposed to “vote their religion.” This makes absolutely no sense, as every person votes according to what he or she believes to be right and true. So why would those who believe in God be told they are the only ones who cannot vote according to what they believe to be true and right?

Healthy one-pot meals for the family

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I have been super strict low-carb wise the last couple of weeks. I’ve been limiting my net carbs to 20 a day and under ... much like when I first started low-carbing. I gained roughly 15 pounds over the last several months so I’m back on the strict lowcarb way of eating. I’ve been fortunate enough to drop about seven of those pounds already.

Pioneer Tech Culinary Arts Team Earns Top Award at State Competition

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The Pioneer Technology Center team recently earned first place at the Oklahoma ProStart Culinary Competition held in Norman, OK. The team will now compete in the National ProStart Invitational in Washington D.C., May 8-10,2020. This is the fifth year Pioneer Tech has a culinary team to compete in the competition. Team members include Tashanti Carson and Mya Rodgers, both from Ponca City. The team is under the direction of Culinary Arts Instructor, Brenda Pollak. For more information about Pioneer Tech’s programs and services call 580-762-8336 or visit pioneertech.edu.

Pioneer Tech Foundation will roast Sen. Bill Coleman

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The popular annual Pioneer Tech Foundation Roast has been scheduled for Thursday, April 2.

Nardin OHCE meets in home of Stacie Grossardt

Nardin Ohce met for their monthly meeting in the home of Stacie Grossardt.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, March 23 - Breaded Chicken, Peas & Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Bread, Pineapple, Water.

Jim Langdon will speak here

Jim Langdon will be speaker for the Tonkawa Historical Society meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Santa fe Depot. The museum will be open from 5-6:30 p.m. before the meeting.

Pioneer Tech students of the month

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Sarah Manley and Kira Buffalohead are the March Pioneer Tech Students of the Month. Manley, part of the Firefighter/EMT program, is an adult student from Morrison. Her instructor says she demonstrates hard work and determination. Despite some obstacles, she persevered and continues to be successful in meeting her goals. Kira Buffalohead is a junior from Tonkawa High School and in the Health Career I program. She is active in her student health organization, HOSA, as well as the cheer squad at her high school. Her instructor says Buffalohead is consistent, responsible and takes pride in what she does. She is a great example of a health professional. Pioneer Tech enrollment is underway for high school students. For more information about programs and initiatives, call 580-762-8336 or visit their website www.pioneertech.edu.

Savannah Nelson earns Nevona Kegans Scholarship

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Northern Oklahoma College athletic trainer Savannah Nelson was awarded the Nevona Kegans Scholarship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Nelson is a Physical Education/ Athletic Training major who graduated from Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma.