Happenings and Announcements
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CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS UPCOMING MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Board of Commission Work Session City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand, 2:00 p.m.
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Minister’s Message
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Months and months have led up to this day. The invitations are sent. The venue is decorated. The ceremony is planned. The vows are written. The groom is in his tux and the bride is in her gown. One of my favorite moments in ministry is about to take place. In just a few short moments, I will get the privilege of standing next to the groom when he sees his beautiful bride walking down the aisle to meet him. Most of the time I can actually see the bride reflected in his joy filled eyes as she approaches. It’s a sacred moment.
On Nutrition:
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We were having breakfast at a hotel in eastern Colorado when the manager decided to give us his opinions on the state of the world. And he was very vocal about what needed to change in his community in particular.
‘Dune’ review:
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Gorgeous, grand and totally impenetrable, “Dune” is a very big movie for a very small audience. Hardcore sci-fi heads and faithful devotees of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel will huff it like the precious spice at the center of the story.
Oklahoma’s average ACT score improves, but participation declined
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Oklahoma’s average ACT composite score climbed 1 point in 2021, though far fewer students took the exam due to pandemic cancellations. The state’s class of 2021 averaged a 19.7 on the ACT, according to data released Wednesday (see table below).
Mayo Clinic researchers investigating COVID-19’s brain symptoms
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Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 may show neurological symptoms, such as loss of smell, delirium and cognitive impairment. Mayo Clinic researchers are investigating these side effects to determine whether being infected with COVID-19 influences development or progression of Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD).
Quapaw Nation’s reservation affirmed as Indian Country under federal law
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Washington — The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals ruled unanimously Thursday that Congress never disestablished the Quapaw reservation. The decision by the appeals court follows the U.S.
The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce
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The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting was held for Dispos Vapes LLC on Thursday, Oct. 21, one of several new businesses that have opened at 122 E. Grand Ave. in the old RCB Bank building. Pictured left to right: Mayor Homer Nicholson, Seth Emmons, Justin Starnes, and Kim Hancock. (Photo by Calley Lamar)
Flu shot and COVID vaccine safe for co-administration
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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages all Oklahomans to get the flu shot as soon as they are able this flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to timing of other vaccines, meaning the flu shot and COVID vaccine can be safely co-administered the same day.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance celebrates 75th anniversary
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OKLAHOMA – In 2021, Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) Insurance marks 75 years of providing insurance coverage to Oklahomans. OKFB holds an array of product offerings that work to ensure Oklahoma residents, farmers, entrepreneurs and more are covered.