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The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 14 ambulance calls transporting 11, and 4 fire calls during the past week.

Helping veterans...

A PTSD Support Group for veterans of all ages meets at the American Legion in Ponca City every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. Questions? Call Allen Teten at 580- 716-3529.

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School Calendar

Thrsday, Sept. 2 -- High school football here vs. Newkirk, 7 p.m. High school softball at Morrison, 4:30

Wheatheart Nutrition Menu

Monday, September 6 – Labor Day

NOC events

Sept. 2: Home Men’s and Women Soccer vs. Murray State, 2 p.m.

Memories from the museum...

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Our Monday McCarter Museum Memory looks back at one of Tonkawa’s earliest industries; the Tonkawa Milling Company. Located on Grand Ave. east of the railroad track, the business was built by Rudolph Finley and managed by E.E. Ensley, grandfather of Gladys Jones Kreger and Dorothy Moore Impson.

Pioneer Tech’s Welding Academy

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Students from Pioneer Tech’s Welding Academy explored the basics of an oxy fuel cutting torch, plasma torch and the GMAW/MIG process. Instructor Ian Freeman had both a morning and afternoon session for these future welders. Pictured from the morning class in the back row left to right Tyler Muret and Ethan Garcia. Front row left to right Blevin Summers, Declan Hull, Preston Jones, Sutton Reynolds, Cash Day. For more information about Pioneer Technology Center visit pioneertech.edu.

News Briefs

Alumni will meet next Tuesday

Incidentally...

...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on September 2 Becky Milligan, Sandy Linton, Harleigh Moore, Tony Kodesh. September 3 Tom Coulter, Barbara Farris, Mike Yelton. September 4 Kristin Estes, Marianne Pitt, Darren Pendleton, Crystal Brown. September 5 Kent Ray, Fred Taylor, Roni Gregory, Clayton Atnip, Leann Jenkins, Emily Aranda, Shannon Cranford, Mason Pando. September 6 Amanda Griffith, Melissa Dix, Joyce Deem, Pat Chandler, Loy Haley, Angel Harrison, Reid Randall. September 7 Brandi Gilliland, Donna Coates, Melanie Bellinghausen, John Ramey, Allen Read. September 8 Rhea Watson, Beverly Smith, Malia McLain, Haylee Wittmer, Cale Herrington....Happy Anniversary on September 2 Derek and Amber Meadows. September 3 Kevin and Carla West. September 4 Jeff and Jona Cantrell. September 8 Travis and Martha Parker.....The News invites Sandy Linton and guest to Mary’s Tonkawa Grill for a free cup of coffee. Exchange this article at the cashier for payment...Like us on Facebook @ TheTonkawaNews