December Chamber Board of Directors meeting
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The Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Committee held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 11 am.
News
Oklahoma wildlife officials refuse to release former director’s severance agreement
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Oklahoma attorney general urges commission to reconsider decision to keep it secret OKLAHOMA CITY — A state agency contends that Oklahoma taxpayers are not entitled to know the terms of a severance agreement for its former director who abruptly resigned nor how much public money he will receive as a result. Citing a provision of the state’s open records law that gives a public body “the sole discretion” to keep personnel records confidential that deal with “internal personnel investigations,” the Department of Wildlife Conservation denied Oklahoma Voice’s request for a copy of the agreement between J.D.
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New Life Trails hosting a Christmas event
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New Life Trails, located on the north side of Ponca City at 3420 Kingston Road, will be hosting Christmas celebrations on Friday, Dec. 22 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Putin says Russia’s nuclear arsenal is nearly fully modernized
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President Vladimir Putin said Russia has modernized almost its entire strategic nuclear arsenal, reviving atomic rhetoric as he boasted the war in Ukraine has shifted in his favor. The role of Russia’s air, sea and land nuclear triad in ensuring a balance of power “has increased significantly” amid the “emergence of new military-political risks,” Putin told a Defense Ministry meeting in Moscow on Tuesday.
Today in History
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Today is the 354th day of 2023 and the 89th day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1803, the territory covered by the Louisiana Purchase was formally transferred to the United States from France.
Tips for dining out with seniors with dementia
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Going out to eat at a restaurant with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be challenging. Preparing ahead of time can create a successful and enjoyable dining experience for everyone. Many people enjoy dining out at restaurants, including seniors with dementia. It’s a nice activity for your loved one to enjoy with family and friends and helps them feel included. Dining out may not be appropriate for everyone who has dementia, but it’s worth a try if you feel that your loved one could enjoy the experience.
Weekly Best Sellers
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Courtesy of Magic City Books in Tulsa; Best of Books in Edmond; Brace Books in Ponca City; and Full Circle Books in Oklahoma City Fiction 1. “It’s a Wonderful Dog” by Keri Salas (Acorn Publishing) 2.
Fresh Start
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INGREDIENTS • 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion) • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (1 medium bell pepper) • 1/2 pound lean ground beef • 1/2 cup salsa • 1 package (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream • 1 can (4.25 ounces) diced green chilies, undrained • 1 egg • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.