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Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: I am 80 years old, and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I’m thinking about returning to work. At this age, am I limited in how much income I generate without affecting my benefit? If so, how much can I earn without affecting it? Signed: Spry Octogenarian.

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 21 ambulance calls transporting 15, and 3 fire calls during the past week. People who are planning on burning in our jurisdiction in the county please call the fire department at (580) 628-3251 and advise us where and when you are planning to burn to deter unnecessary call outs. THE FIRE DEPT WILL NO LONGER BE FILLING RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS.

NOC events

June 22: End E6 Online Courses June 23: No Classes/Offices Closed June 25-29: Girls’ Basketball Camp (Grades 3-6) June 26: Begin L6 Online Courses June 26-29: Bookstore Closed for Inventory June 27: Final Day to Add L6 Online Courses June 28: Final Day to Drop L6 Online Courses June 28: Final Day to Return Books Purchased for L6/Online Courses June 29: End June 4-Week Courses June 30: No Classes/Offices Closed Please check www.noc.edu for current NOC events.

Summer School Menu

Tonkawa HS, Operating May 30 to June 30, 2023. 500 East North Avenue, Tonkawa, OK 74653. Breakfast from 8:00-9:00. Lunch from 11:00-12:30. Closed: Saturday and Sunday.

NOC honors regent Jodi Cline

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After five years as a Northern Oklahoma College regent, Ponca City’s Jodi Cline chose not to seek another five-year term.

Come join Tonkawa for a fun-filled July 4th; parade entries sought

The Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce will be having their 4th of July celebration on Tuesday, July

Minutes of the Kay County Commissioners

(Published in the Tonkawa News, Tonkawa, Oklahoma, Thursday, June 22, 2023)

Incidentally...

... The News wishes a Happy Birthday on June 22 Chad Jackson, Justin Garrison, Dakota Mason, Chloe Bullock, Olivia Bullock. June 23 Beth McKeown, Kathy Ridgeway, Linda Riddle, Rodney Marler, Draven Walker, Mindy Cook. June 24 Anita Webb, Anna Sue Beard, Allen Bird, Cynthia Garvin, Charlotte Rappsilber. June 25 Ruth Ann Birch, Sommer Storm, Gloria Ingram, Racheal Hernandez.

Lucky Duck Derby tickets being sold

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The annual Lucky Duck Derby sponsored by the Tonkawa High School Alumni Association, partnering with the Tonkawa Masonic Lodge, will be held on Monday, July 4th, immediately following the parade that starts at noon in downtown Tonkawa. The Derby will take place at the canal on West Grand Avenue just west of Treasures on Grand Avenue (previously the Christian Church).

Wrestling is returning to Northern

Northern Oklahoma College will be bringing wrestling back to NOC Tonkawa in Fall 2024. The NOC Board of Regents approved a proposal presented by Athletic Director Alan Foster on Wednesday that re-establishes the men’s program and establishes a women’s wrestling program for NOC Tonkawa.