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NOCF Donor’s Banquet is re-scheduled

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation Donor’s Banquet has been postponed from March 3, 2022 until April 7, 2022, said Dr. Jill Green, Director of Development and Donor Relations.

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Jaci Johnson named to OSDE Student Advisory Council position

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 70 high school students from around Oklahoma to her 2022 Student Advisory Council. This is the seventh year the group has convened to assist Hofmeister and the Oklahoma State Department of Education with policy matters.

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IOOF Cemetery needs donations

The 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.

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‘Taming of the Shrew’ due at Ponca Playhouse

Don’t miss the opportunity to come in from the cold to the cozy theatre and see William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Meghann Borum, at the Ponca Playhouse for the last performances on January 28, 29 and 30. This fast-paced, funny play is an auditory and visual delight and well worth your time.

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Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: I am 63 and my wife is exactly 4 ½ years younger than me to the day. I plan to file for Social Security when I turn 70. My earnings history is considerably higher than my wife’s. I talked with a person at the local Social Security office, and she suggested that my wife file at 62 based on her own record then convert to her spousal benefit when I file at age 70. However, from what I can tell, if she files before her FRA of 67, not only will she get less based on her own record, but she will also receive less for her spousal benefit, as well as her survivor benefit if I die before her (which is statistically likely). Is my analysis correct? Signed: Planning Ahead

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County Assessor taking tax exemptions

Due to Covid-19, the Kay County Assessor will no longer be going to each city to collect exemptions and assessment papers. This is to continue to keep residents safe and healthy. All applications and personal property renditions are due March 15, 2022. Below is a brief description of each application and information regarding personal property. All applications and assessments will be accepted in the Kay County Assessor’s office from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

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Deadline to request absentee ballot for Feb. 8 school election passes

Voters in Kay County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 8, 2022 Tonkawa School Board Election, Frontier School Bond Election and the Deer Creek-Lamont School Bond Election should apply now, Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming said today.