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Hello Tonkawa! This week is a very busy one.

Medical marijuana industry offers feedback on proposed rule changes by Oklahoma regulatory agency

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory agency heard public feedback Tuesday on proposed rules that would implement legislation passed by the Legislature this year.

Electric Department performs safety demonstrations at Tonkawa Elementary

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The Tonkawa Electric Department and Public Works have been putting in long hours this month, said City Manager Nick Payne. “I am very proud of each and every one of our Public Works employees. They have worked hard to make this city look outstanding for the holidays,” Payne added.

School Menu

Breakfast

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, December 23 – Salisbury Steak, Cheesy Cauliflower, Mixed Vegetables, Slice Bread, Lemon Pudding, Milk.

NOC Tonkawa Calendar

Dec. 16-Jan. 10: Winter Break, No Classes Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Offices Closed Jan. 2: Away Lady Mavs Basketball vs. Crowder (MO), 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4: Away Mavs and Lady Mavs Wrestling vs. Carl Albert,

Social Security Matters - Have I Saved Social Security Money by Claiming at 62?

I had to start collecting Social Security at 62, and I am 75 now. I believe that in the last 13 years I have saved Social Security money, so I do not know why I cannot draw my full benefits now.

Sermonette

“I'll be home for Christmas….” That Christmas song written back in 1924, did not become popular as many singers wouldn’t sing it because they thought it was too sad to be sung at Christmas. Then Bing Crosby recorded it in 1943 and it became an overnight sensation. It was so popular in the US that it became one of the top-10 favorite songs that year.

Incidentally

The News wishes a Happy Birthday... December 19 Dale Schatz, Brad Burns, Cristy Crumrine.

Tonkawa Elementary teacher attends Storybook Engineering Professional Development

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Tonkawa, OK – On Friday, December 6, Ms. Nicole Jones, a dedicated Pre-K teacher at Tonkawa Elementary, attended a professional development session titled Storybook Engineering, hosted by the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance. The event, aimed at enhancing educators' skills in integrating engineering concepts with storytelling, provided Ms. Jones with valuable insights and ideas for her classroom.