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Patriotic songs are the songs of summer and Prairie Carillon, north central Oklahoma’s community handbell choir under the direction of Marta Sullivan, will present many of your favorite “American” songs on July 2 at 6 pm in the cool, air-conditioned sanctuary of First Christian Church. This will be Ponca City’s first-ever Patriotic Handbell concert, “Let Freedom Ring”. The program contains some of our most beloved Patriotic songs such as, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”, “Star Spangled Banner”, and “Battle Hymn of the Republic”. Other titles include those by American Composers and a sing-along Cowboy Ballad set featuring vocalist Joe Lessert, ukuleles, and handbells.

David Corenswet has officially been chosen to portray Superman while Rachel Brosnahan will take on the role of Lois Lane in Warner Bros’ and DC Studios’ upcoming “Superman: Legacy.” The decisions were announced Tuesday, after months of audition tapes and in-person screen tests, reports Deadline. Corenswet and Brosnahan were among the few individuals selected to audition in full costume and makeup for DC co-chairs Peter Safran and James Gunn, who is also directing the film.

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting the 32nd Anniversary of Arts Adventure Summer Camp July 17-20. The camp runs from 1 p.m.

Is Harrison Ford trying to make the rest of us look bad? I say this as someone who has loved the actor since childhood and has watched every movie he’s ever made for the simple reason that he was in them. But come on.

Courtesy of Lori Evans Nutrition Education Assistant OSU Community Nutrition Education INGREDIENTS • 3 cups black beans, cooked • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil • 1/2 cup onion, chopped (about 1/2 medium onion) • 1 tablespoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) • 1 can (14.5 ounces) Mexican style diced tomatoes • 1 cup water • 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice (optional) • Nonfat yogurt or low fat sour cream and cilantro for garnish (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare beans as directed.

Many of us know all too well the devastating effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. My father-in-law suffered from it for eight years. Can what we choose to eat make a difference in our risk? Unhealthy eating alone can lead to heart disease, which can cause brain issues including memory problems and dementia.

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