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Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, December 14 – Chuckwagon Steak in Gravy, Seasoned New Potatoes, Lima Beans, Bread, Tropical Fruit, Water.

The Neighborhood Chef

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During the Christmas season, there are several candies I make on a regular basis - it just isn’t Christmas without these familiar flavors - fudge, peanut brittle and butter toffee - these are our must have treats during the holidays. I’ve been using the following recipe for butter toffee now for over 30 years - it also makes for great gift giving.

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, December 7 Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Gravy, Ice Cream, Water.

Delphi Study Club Alaska journey

Ann Cales took Delphi Study Club members on a virtual journey to Alaska at the club’s November meeting in the home of Vivian Pemberton.

State officer

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Kenny Endl, a member of the Biomedical Sciences Academy at Pioneer Tech, has been elected as a state officer for HOSA, a CareerTech student organization. Endl is a senior at Woodland High School in Fairfax. He will serve as the Small School Representative on the officer team and takes his oath in November. For more information about Pioneer Tech’s Biomedical Sciences Academy for sophomores, juniors, and seniors visit pioneertech.edu/biomedical-sciences-academy.

Tech students of the month

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Elissa Jones and Kaden Jeffries are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) November Students of the Month. Jones is an adult student from Arkansas City and demonstrates dedication, responsibility and a hi level of competency in the Practical Nursing program. to her instructor her positive attitude in class and in clinicals makes her a great role model. Kaden Jeffries is a junior in the SHARE (Sharing Hope and Redefining Education) program at Pioneer Tech. He represents the Construction Technology program.

Pioneer Center Practical class 2020

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The Pioneer Technology Center Practical Nursing class of 2020 celebrated their graduation last week in an outdoor ceremony. Members were pinned by their family and friends and are pictured left to right back row Candala Shenold, Ponca City; Jacki Terrell, Tonkawa; Maribel Florer and Carlie Sixkiller from Ponca City; Taylor Lough, Newkirk; Stephanie Horton, Ponca City; Kari Brumback, Newkirk; Casey Case, Geuda Springs; and Jordan Walton, Newkirk. Front row Allison Wilson, Shayna Owen, Ruby Swanson, and Nora Summitt all from Ponca City. Hannah Crawford, Tonkawa; Carly Adams, Newkirk; Sheri Bernard, Fairfax; Kelsea Eckert, Peckham, Melissa Kennedy, Ponca City; and Ashley Lind from Arkansas City. The next class enrolls in March, for more information about this program and the prerequisites contact Pioneer Tech at 580-762-8336 or visit www.pioneertech.edu.

Vet Landing

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Randall Coons with the Veteran’s Landing in Ponca City was the featured speaker for the 1 Million Cups monthly presentation at Pioneer Technology Center. Founded in 2016 Veteran’s Landing is designed to give Veterans a place to come together, share stories, sit quietly, and find resources when they need them. Located at 111 N. 4th street, Coons and his wife Becky have assisted 17 Veterans this year alone. The non-profit is always needing food, clothing and monetary donations. Through the 1 Million Cups initiative entrepreneurs and the community come together through coffee and conversation. For more information about this 1 Million Cups or how to share your business story contact Robert Howard by email roberth@pioneertech.edu.

Gateway First Bank honors local Veterans with flag, quilt display in downtown lobby

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Gateway First Bank in Tonkawa hosted the community in a celebration of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 10. A beautiful display of 14 elaborate, hand-stitched quilts made by three Tonkawa residents hung on the walls. Patty Levings McCune and Sherry Jeffries Fields made over 100 quilts, including those displayed by Gateway First Bank, for the local veterans and those who were killed in action.

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 13 ambulance calls transporting 10, and 4 fire calls during the past week.