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Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: How can a foreign company pay into the US Social Security system? I worked in Barbados before I immigrated to the USA and earned a pension there. Now my US Social Security benefits are reduced because I receive a pension from Barbados. One has nothing to do with the other and I want my money back! Signed: Angry Immigrant

Pioneer Area Quilters Guild celebrates Holiday Season

Pioneer Area Quilters Guild met recently in the Gravity Room at the City Central Building in Ponca City for their holiday meeting. Christmas decorations on the tables created a festive setting for the monthly business meeting, door prize drawing, and updates from members. A taco bar lunch was served by the board. Show and Share followed lunch where members displayed over 40 beautiful quilts that were completed during the Coronavirus pandemic when the guild was unable to meet in person.

PAQG member

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PAQG member Judy Wohletz shows a quilt she completed during the Coronavirus pandemic. The pattern and fabric was designed by Tula Pink and quilting is by Suzy Taylor at Completely Quilted shop in Ponca City.

Pioneer Tech top students

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Tonya Ellison, Malik Owdetallah, and Trista Stormer are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) December Students of the Month. Ellison is an adult Practical Nursing student from Fairfax. Her instructor calls her kind, respectful, helpful and believes she shows a true commitment to accomplishing her goal of becoming a nurse. Malik Owdetallah is with the Automotive Services program as well as a graduate of PO HI. His instructor praises his great attitude and tremendous work ethic. Trista Stormer, a Biomedical Sciences Academy student, is a junior at Blackwell High School. Her instructor describes her as friendly and willing to help in many areas like service projects, cleaning the lab, or helping a classmate. Students of the month are given a Pioneer Tech refill cup and a certificate of achievement. Students can fill up their cups with their favorite beverages at no cost for the entire month. For more information about Pioneer Technology Center’s programs and services, call 580-762-8336 or visit their website www.pioneertech.edu.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, December 20 – Goldwater Beans, Pickled Beets, Fruit Cocktail, Ice Cream, Water/Milk.

Memories from the museum...

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Tonkawa firsts...

Roger Rister due Jubilee Saturday

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Saturday, Dec 11th. at 6:30 p.m. the Ponca City Gospel Jubilee will feature “Roger Rister”

Put it on your Calendar!

Ponca City Gospel Jubilee Saturday Dec.18th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sermonette

We see signs all around us. Most of them we ignore, but a few catch our eye. The purpose of a sign is to catch our attention and then to deliver a message.

TEF GRANTS AWARDED

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Alison Caughlin, 4th Grade/Reading, Plant Wave Device that turns plant biorhythms into music. $312.00; Misty Bess, Elementary Library, Wishtree Book / 21 copies. $210.42; Misty Bess, Elementary Library, 57 Accelerated Reader new release books. $852.19; Misty Bess, High School Library, 48 Young Adult library books. $814.34; Kim Ochoa, 4th English/Science/Social Studies, 50 Accelerated Reader Grade 4 books. $285.13; Kim Ochoa, 4th English/Science/Social Studies, Bouncy bands for elementary school chairs. $142.88; Christopher Reeder, Mid Hi/High School Band, UZI High Power Loud Megaphone with Real Siren. $134.95; Cinthia Rodriguez, Kindergarten/1st Grade, Two-sided teaching easel with storage bins. $516.35; Cinthia Rodriguez, Kindergarten,1st Grade, Bundle of 3 STEM activities. $155.99; Dale Goodwin, High School Ag, Dry Fire Target Simulator System. $2610.00; Stephanie Hampton, Kindergarten, STEM activity storage. $748.25; Jamie Means, High School Government, Constitution Alive DVD Set. $109.99; Amber Daniel, Elementary Pre-K, Magnetic wooden dress up sets and magnetic tiles. $263.23