Legislative BreakfastThe Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Breakfast on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7 am, at Mary’s Grill. Speakers will include Senator Bill Coleman and Representative John Pfeiffer.THS Alumni seek nominationsThe Tonkawa Alumni Association is requesting nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The recipient(s) will be honored during Homecoming weekend.The award has been given since 2006 to outstanding THS graduates whose personal lives, professional achievements and contribution to society exemplify the standards of excellence promoted through their education at Tonkawa High School.Nominations will be accepted until May 1, 2024. Forms can be printed from the Alumni Website at www.tonkawaalumni. com, picked up from the high school office, or completed digitally at the website.Spring and fall city-wide clean-upSave the dates for the Spring and Fall city-wide clean-up campaign: Saturday, April 20 and Saturday, Oct. 19 -- Roll-0ff dumpsters will be located downtown at the Santa Fe Depot lot and at Ray See Park at no cost to you.GED classes under wayGED classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. Class is held in the HLA Computer Lab. Dr. Larry Godley is the certified instructor from Pioneer Techology Center. Must be 18 years to participate. For more info, contact Lisa Norman, 580.628.2561, ext. 143.Tonkawa Chamber activities listedApril 19th & 20th – Tonkawa Film Festival April 24th – Administrative Professionals Day.Property Alert SystemKay County Clerk Tammy Reese stated due to recent media coverage, she wants to assure Kay County citizens there is a safeguard in place to help monitor any activity regarding their property.The Kay County Clerk’s office has an alert system that will automatically let you know when something is filed on your property. You will receive an email about any activity with your registered property accounts. This service is free. To sign up go to https://www.courthouse.kay.ok.us/249/Property-Alert-System or you are always welcome to contact the County Clerk’s office for additional assistance.McCarter Museum new hoursThe McCarter Museum will be open from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.IOOF Cemetery needs donationsThe IOOF Cemetery is in need of donations to continue operation of the cemetery, Garry Davis announced this week. Brent Bailey is caretaker. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 121 with checks made to the Tonkawa Cemetery for upkeep.Davis said money is short because of fewer funerals.Helping veteransA PTSD Support Group for veterans of all ages meets at the American Legion in Ponca City every ...
