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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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Legion ceremony at IOOF Cemetery

Incidentally...

...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on May 27 Melanie Spoon, Preston Kessinger, Kira Pendleton, Shyla Urban. May 28 Jeremy Owen, Mike Owen, Pamela Leiding, Nathan Kienholz, Brandon Thompson, Rev. Rob Harris. May 29 Marilyn Rainbolt, Holly Vincent, Dianna Ditmore, Caleb Wetmore. May 30 Darren Kreger, Dustin Kreger, Lorna Davis, Cochanna Turner, Juaquin Pando. May 31 Jennifer Dollarhide, Ty Williams. June 1 Lori Burton, Dave Fiskin. June 2 Jeanne Ackerson, Ona Belle Watson, Mark Teten, Benjamin Haley, Julie Schardein, Holly Mahon, Scott Farrow..... Happy Anniversary on June 2 Neal and Kelsey Smith ....The News invites Mike Owen 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

City council gives employees 4% pay raise; water utilities go up 2%

The new City of Tonkawa budget includes a four percent wage increase for all employees and a two percent increase in water utility (water, wastewater and sanitation) rates.

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. Davis said money is short because of fewer funerals.

Around Tonkawa...

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Tim Gilbert is 38 years young, married with 2 kids. He graduated from Tonkawa High School In 2001, NOC in 2003 and OSU in 2005 and began his career at Tonkawa Fire Department in February after a long career at Blackwell Fire Department. He has 20 years in the fire service and is currently Assistant Chief of the department. His wife is a Pre-K teacher at Tonkawa Elementary School and his children Tyler, a junior and Kalli, a freshman both attend Tonkawa High School. Tonkawa Fire Department is excited to welcome Tim to Tonkawa.

Tonkawa Boys Stater is chosen

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Oklahoma American Legion Boys State: “A week that shapes a lifetime” of Oklahoma’s best and brightest high school students. Tonkawa American Legion Post #71 the 2021 Boys State delegate as Riley Price, a junior at Tonkawa high school, and appreciates the sponsors.

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.

Join Friends of the Library

Have you joined Tonkawa Friends of the Library? For $5 a year, you can be a part of the public library’s future. Friends of the Library, supports building renovation projects, and children’s programs at your Tonkawa Library. Come see Megan at the Library!

Willie Spears talks at NOC

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Author and motivational speaker Willie Spears spoke to Northern Oklahoma College students at both Enid and Tonkawa recently.