Lifestyle

General Kenobi! You are a bold one, dropping your trailer in the middle of the week and forcing me to change the topic of this article at the last minute! I feel like an Obi-Wan centric spin-off series and/or movie had been in the works forever (much like the Boba Fett projects that eventually became The Mandalorian), so having something to actually see is a treat. Of course, this series will see the return of Ewan McGregor as the titular Jedi Master himself.

Gathered for lunch recently at McCord Senior Center were three lifelong Ponca residents. Posing for a picture that demonstrates active social lifestyles contribute to longevity. Pictured right to left: Lorene Stalcup (93), Lucy Page (94) and George Ivie (95).

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 2022 The City of Ponca City will celebrate Earth Day 202 on Friday, April 22 form 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

That’s the theme of National Nutrition Month this March. Highlighting March as National Nutrition Month started back in 1980.

What is sepsis? Sepsis is a medical condition caused by the body’s response to an infection and can be lifethreatening. More than 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with sepsis each year, and 24 to 30 percent of them die.

Having a more plant-forward diet is important for a lot of health reasons but leaving out meat altogether may not be best for children, teenagers, breastfeeding women and older Americans. In a study from the University of Illinois and Colorado State University, researchers found that the protein in plantbased burgers wasn’t digested as much as that found in meatbased burgers due to the concentration and digestibility of the amino acids.

Students in Stacy Pinney’s Teen 2 class at West Middle School recently had the responsibility of grouping up and creating a food truck. Students had to completely design the truck, name the business, come up with a menu and stock the truck with specific food items, as well as the equipment needed to operate the truck.