GED classes startGED classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. beginning sept. 5. 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.Flu shot clinic Sept. 28A flu shot clinic will be held from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Tonkawa Senior Center, 118 S. 7th Street, Tonkawa.The shot is free with Medicare or other insurance. Bring the card with you.Cash or check payment option is available for those who do not have Medicare or other insurance coverage.Contact Russ Burger at 580.628.0205 with questions. Shots will be administered by: Derrick Jones, pharmacist, Family Discount Pharmacy of Ponca City.Distingished THS alumniThe Alumni Board of the THS Alumni Association has selected Mr. Joe Kreger and Cynthia (Cyndi) Allen O’Connor PhD, RN as the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. Mr. Kreger is a 1957 graduate of THS who owns and operates a ranch outside of Tonkawa. Dr. O’Connor graduated from THS in 1973 and established her career as a nurse in the U.S. Army. Both will be recognized at the Annual Alumni Luncheon on October 7, 2023.Legion Post 71 meets monthlyAmerican Legion Post 71 meets the first Thursday every month at 6 p.m. in the Wheatheart Nutrition Center.New McCarter Museum hoursThe McCarter Museum will be open regular hours from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. If you have any visitors wanting to tour the museum on other days, please do not hesitate to contact anyone listed on the museum door and we will be happy to have someone meet you there.Tonkawa Chamber activities listedSeptember 14th - Business After Hours, 5-7 at FNBOK October 31 - Downtown Halloween Trick or Treating November 30th - Olde Tyme ChristmasDonations for new roof soughtDonations would be appreciated to help defray the cost of replacing the roof at Lincoln Senior Center. Please send donations to Lincoln Senior Center, 118 South 7th, Tonkawa, 74653.Storm siren testing MondayEvery Monday at 1 p.m. the Tonkawa storm sirens will be tested.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 ...
