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The Evans Children’s Academy’s

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Freaky Friday: The Musical, based on beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney film starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, is taking the stage for the second time at the Poncan Theatre. Evans Children’s Academy has worked tirelessly to make this production a night of great entertainment for the people of Ponca City and the surrounding area.

Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains why reflux disease isn’t ‘ just’ heartburn

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LONDON — Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus: The stomach can resist acid but the esophagus is less acid-resistant. James East, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, says reflux disease may be common, but there can be severe complications if it is ongoing and left untreated.
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Taming a Sweet Tooth

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Most of us know we probably need to cut back on the added sugars we consume, but how do you do that when you have a craving for something sweet? These days, the average American eats an estimated 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day. A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health states that added sugar consumption worldwide is at a “pandemic” stage.
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Ponca City Federated Music Club to present the OSU Horn Choir

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The Ponca City Federated Music Club (PCFMC) is very pleased to present the OSU Horn Choir on Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m in the Concert Hall at Ponca City High School. The concert is free and open to the public. This outstanding group performed for the Music Club in 2019 with attendance of over 300 for the concert.
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Shin Ultraman

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Last week, I provided an overview of the history of tokusatsu, an umbrella term for a variety of live action special effects movies and television programs from Japan. One of the key series I mentioned in that summary was Ultraman, a giant superhero that fights equally gargantuan monsters.
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Banana Oatmeal Bread

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INGREDIENTS 3 medium or 4 small ripe bananas 1/3 cup oil (canola or vegetable) 2 eggs 2/3 cup white sugar 1 cup oats (old fashioned or quick cooking) 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped raisins or nuts (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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School Board leaders recognized in January

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Dedicated to public education, school board members across the state are committed to providing every opportunity possible to students in their community. January is School Board Recognition Month, providing local schools and communities the chance to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication and service.
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Add a Healthy Habit

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Welcome to 2023. Like millions of others, you may be embarking on a resolution for the New Year, perhaps with a goal of better health, finances or relationships. Good luck -- it won’t be easy. As Maria Konnikova wrote in 2013 in the New Yorker magazine, academic studies confirm that New Year’s resolutions are hard to maintain, with many of us likely to fall short in the months ahead.