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Celebrating the last three years

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This week I am celebrating my third year of low-carb. It seems hard to believe it has really been that long, although I’ll say Facebook is a pretty good reminder when it shows me memories of pictures of myself three plus years ago.

Pioneer Tech breaks ground on Westward expansion

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Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) broke ground this week on their new addition. The Tech Center is adding on nearly 21,000 square feet intending to bring their Culinary Arts program to new standards and joining their Cosmetology program to the current building. Additionally a multifunctional space serving as a Conference Center and a campus Severe Weather Refuge will accommodate larger groups and provide a safe space for campus personnel, visitors and students.

Healthy options for your holiday cookout

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Are you planning on having a cookout on Memorial Day weekend? Are you wanting to make it low-carb or keto? Today I’m going to offer some recipes that don’t contain a ton of refined sugar to get you through this long upcoming weekend.

Marilyn Hook scholarship

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Jerry and Christi Hook presented the Marilyn Hook memorial scholarship of $500 to Charity Mendiola.

Arugula Pesto

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3 cups fresh arugula

Basic Tomato Sauce

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4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

You can have spaghetti all week

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I’ve been trucking along, or trying, with this massive spine problem I’m having. I want to take a minute to thank everyone that sent me emails after last week’s column and my appointment with a neurosurgeon in Oklahoma City.

Lemon Ricotta Sauce

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2 cups ricotta cheese

Easy recipe suggestions for dinner

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I never realized how much I went to all the non-essential businesses until they were closed. I also never realized how I took going to eat at a restaurant for granted. If there’s one thing I think we can probably all agree on is that after this is all over, we won’t be taking some many of those things for granted. I definitely know I won’t.

Miss NOC’s to reign another year due to Miss Oklahoma Competition cancellation

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The Miss Oklahoma Competition has been canceled for 2020 due to Covid-19 allowing current Miss NOC’s Carli Pendleton and Emily Hall to serve another year as the current Miss NOC’s.