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Lucky Duck tickets now on sale

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The annual Lucky Duck Derby sponsored by the Tonkawa High School Alumni Association, who is partnering with the Tonkawa Masonic Lodge for this event, will be held on Monday, July 4th, immediately following the parade downtown Tonkawa at the canal on West Grand Avenue just west of the Christian Church.

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Football camp for grades 3-8

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING current events through a historical lens

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Price of Progress

Lamont bankers recognized for 50 years of service

Don Muegge and Dennis Skaggs were among 13 Oklahoma bankers inducted into the Oklahoma Bankers Association 50-Year Club during the awards brunch at the OBA’s 125th Convention on May 20 at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City.

Tonkawa teacher resigns, criticizes school board

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Staci Jacques, a Tonkawa teacher, has resigned from the Tonkawa Public School system. In doing so, she criticized the Tonkawa school board for inaction and lack of support of teachers. Her letter follows:

News Briefs

Memorial Day service Monday

McCarter museum hours given

The McCarter Museum is open from 1-3 p.m. each Thursday, 4-6 Friday.. Other times for tours or visiting may be made by calling (580) 761- 7576 or any of the numbers listed on the door. Visitors are always welcome.

Sermonette

What Did the Resurrection Mean? Part 1

‘The Gospel Way’ due at Gospel Jubilee Saturday

The Ponca City Gospel Jubilee will feature “The Gospel Way” ministry Saturday night May 28th at 6:30 p.m. “The Gospel Way”. This great ministry will bring an evening of live Southern Gospel Music that you are sure to be entertained and blessed by . Talented musicians and singers that first formed their ministry 4 years ago from Tahlequah Ok. . The band coordinator ,Sonja Hartness says the band loves the Lord and goes wherever the Lord opens the doors for them bringing song and testimony. . The Gospel Jubilee Band will follow and present a program that will close out the evening with more fun. Come join us for a great evening of fellowship, gift drawings (from local vendors) and refreshments. For reservations of 6 or more or information contact Vickie Vaughan (580) 628-7105

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 18 ambulance calls transporting 10, and 2 fire calls during the past week.