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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.

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!

received first place for their display at the SkillsUSA National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. More than 6,500 outstanding career and technical education students competed in 108 unique trade, technical and leadership fields. Kahle Goff, Executive Director of Full-Time Programs remarked, “These amazing students started with an idea and then worked as a team to design and construct the SkillsUSA Chapter Display. Winning the gold medal has been an incredible experience for the team, and their success is due to determination and dedication, as well as the support from PTC Instructors Kayla Randol, James Kirkendall, and Chuck Rector.” Pictured left to right Cale Brady, Ponca City; Trinity LeGrand-Schanbacher, Wakita; and Alexis Mills from Ponca City. To learn more about Pioneer Tech’s SkillsUSA chapter, go to pioneertech.edu.

Ponca City Gospel Jubilee Saturday, July 30th. at 6:30 p,m. will feature “Restored”. Talented singers, recording artist and gifted musicians coming to share their love for Christ through song and testimony. (quote) We are “Restored,” broken people that God has mercifully put back together. It is our hearts desire that we are able to minister restoration through singing and the Word of God. Life is good when it is “Restored.” Following the group Restored there will be a short break with refreshments for all and drawings that have been donated by the area business and private individuals. The Jubilee Gospel Band will then take stage to conclude the evening. The Jubilee band has talented musicians, singers and songwriters that will bring a delightful arrangement of good ole gospel music. We hope you will bring your family and friends and come on out and enjoy this great evening with us. For more information contact Vickie Vaughan at (580)628-7105