Lifestyle

Happenings

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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located on West Prospect Avenue across the street from the Recycling Center.

Happenings

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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located on West Prospect Avenue across the street from the Recycling Center.
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Fresh Start

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INGREDIENTS • 3 cups dry whole wheat pasta • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Parmesan, Swiss) • 1 container (5.3 ounce) plain Greek yogurt • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Lainey Frieouf &Tiffany Smith honored as November’s Healthcare Professional of the Month by the Community Health Foundation

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Lainey Frieouf and Tiffany Smith have been selected as the Community Health Foundation’s November Healthcare Professional(s) of the Month. Lainey and Tiffany both work as dental hygienists at Buchanan Family Dentistry in Ponca City.
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Tanner Otto places 5th with Doublestop CL Plus Variety at the 2023 State 4-H/FFA Junior Wheat Show

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Oklahoma City, OK – Tanner Otto, son of Chad and Bonnie Otto, recently placed 5th overall in the FFA division while showing his Doublestop CL Plus variety in the 2023 Oklahoma State 4-H/ FFA Junior Wheat Show. Otto placed 3rd in production and milling ( for which he received a plaque), 22nd in baking and 5th overall in the FFA competition.

Launch of Oklahoma private school tax credit program delayed

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tax Commission unexpectedly postponed the opening of the application window for $5,000-$7,500 private school tax credits. The Tax Commission announced the delay Thursday night, mere hours before families were meant to begin applying for the refundable tax credit program Friday morning.
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Wild Versus Farmed

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Most of us know that fish and seafood need to be part of our menus -- at least twice a week. That’s because eating fish and seafood helps our brain and our heart. Salmon, tuna and mackerel are particularly high in omega-3 fatty acids, the “good” fats we should all try to consume more often. Those are the fats that are heart-healthy and can support our immune health.