Lifestyle

19th Annual Memorial Bowling Tournament set for Saturday, April 6

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On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Inc. will host its 19th Annual Strike Up Some Fun Memorial Bowling Tournament at Lucas Lanes in Blackwell, Oklahoma. This year’s tournament will feature 4 squads, with up to 12 teams in each squad, for a total of up to 240 participants. The fun and relaxed event is a great way for community members to come together in support of our community’s only nonprofit Hospice provider, helping the agency continue to provide quality end-of-life care at no cost to patients.

United Way of North Central Oklahoma Community Impact Grants available for non-profit organizations

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The United Way is pleased to announce that grant funds are available to non-profit organizations through the United Way of North Central Oklahoma Manering Endowment, designated gifts program. The Endowment welcomes proposals from any non-profit organization in Kay County with an IRS tax-exempt status and a policy of non-discrimination. The Endowment will consider funding for special projects and new innovative programs focusing on Education, Financial Stability and Health and Safety. These three focus areas are critical to improving lives in our community. Online applications are due March 22nd by noon and disbursements will be made April 15th. An endowment committee made up of UWNCO board members and community volunteers manage the funds. Anyone can designate a gift to this endowment fund to help support our local non-profit organizations.

Today in History

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Today is the 58th day of 2024 and the 69th day of winter. T ODAY’S HISTORY: In 1837, a group of costumed students paraded down the streets of New Orleans in celebration of Mardi Gras, creating the city’s trademark festival.

Researchers find association between air pollution and Alzheimer’s

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ATLANTA -- A new study from Emory University researchers has found an association between traffic- related air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease in humans. Using brain tissue donated by metro Atlanta residents, researchers evaluated their home addresses for air pollution generated by nearby traffic.
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Strong Bones

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No matter what age, we need strong bones. And building strong bones starts early in life. We continue to build bone until the age of 30, and then we strive to maintain that strong foundation. That’s why calcium -- and other nutrients -- are so important to kids and teens.
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Via Christie celebrates two 101st birthdays

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Via Christie had the opportunity to celebrate the birthdays of two residents that turned 101 years of age this month ahead of their birthdays. Ina Belle (Barker) Marshall and Helen (Reese) Head both turn 101-years old this month, and were both the subject of a story last year when the Centenarians of Oklahoma visited Via Christie to celebrate their 100th birthdays with both presented with plaques as well as “Golden Okie” pins.