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23 garage sales around Tonkawa this Saturday, April 10...

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1. 1211 North 7th Street - Girls Clothes, women’s clothes and shoes, toys, tools And much more!

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Junior parents to meet tonight

Incidentally...

...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on April 8 Derek Evans, Pat Howard, Sandra Caughlin, Matt Brooks, Mike Jordon, Amber Johnson, Loretta Sawyer. April 9 Amy Deaton, Les Eagle Williams, Caleb Herren, Gerald Nelson, Jordon Anderson. April 10 Michelle Sheeder, Crystal Egelston, Pansy Wheeler, Barbara Gamble, Seth Brown, Nancy Skipper. April 11 Barbara Reynolds, Ron Geiser, Carly Lane. April 12 Jerry Hook, Kevin Randall, Cory Lucas, Kaitlin Glasgow, Yvonne Haley. April 13 Charles Barker. April 14 Abbie Slavens, Tyler Bishop.,,,Happy Anniversary on April 9 Garry and Dorothy Davis. April 10 Roy and Roxanne Collins, Bill and Katrina Erwin, Jerry and Royaline (Ronni) Robinson. April 11 Grady and Terrie Jarvis.......The News invites Sandra Caughlin 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

Selections announced for local film festival

The organizers of the Tonkawa Film Festival have announced their Official Selections for the 2021 Tonkawa Film Festival taking place May 21-22, 2021, which is hosted by the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce. This year’s festival screenings will once again take place at Wilkin Hall on the beautiful Northern Oklahoma College campus in Tonkawa, OK. In addition to the selections which include 38 short films from around the world and across multiple genres, the festival will once again host a special screening of a feature film with the star of the film scheduled to be in attendance. Organizers plan to reveal more details about the special screening in the coming weeks. Festival attendees and visiting filmmakers will again be treated to a one-of-a-kind film festival parade through downtown Tonkawa on Saturday, May 22nd, which includes a tribute to Oklahoma’s farmers with tractors included in the parade. A list of the selected films is available to view at the festival’s website. Tickets are also on sale and can be purchased through the website or in-person. Updates on mask requirements and social distancing measures will be updated on the site as they become available. All filmmakers attending with a selected film are provided a free hotel room throughout the festival at the Tonkawa Hotel & Casino, as well as transportation to/from airport. The Best of each genre will be awarded a beautifully crafted plaque created by J&J Woodshop in Kingfisher, OK. And one film will be awarded Best of the Fest which includes a $500 cash prize. For more information about the festival and to purchase tickets or become a Sponsor, please visit www.tonkawafilmfestival.com

Five inducted into NOC Distinguished Hall of Fame

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Five Northern Oklahoma College alumni were inducted into the NOC Distinguished Hall of Fame last Saturday evening in the Renfro Center at NOC Tonkawa.

Easter Coloring Contest winners are announced

The Tonkawa News Easter Coloring Contest winners were announced this week.

FAMILIAR FACES Around Tonkawa...

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Caroline Sheets was raised in Tonkawa. She attended the Firefighter & EMT program at Pioneer Technology Center for a year in Ponca City. Her likes include playing basketball, visiting friends in OKC, and working on the family farm. “I would like to mention my parents and family and thank them for the constant support and encouragement,” she said. Sheets was hired on TFD a year ago and is excited to continue serving the community.

March students of the month at Tonkawa Elementary

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T.E.S. is proud to announce the March Students of the Month. These students set a great example of being respectful, responsible and safe! Pre-K -- Aubri Cunningham, Evelyn Harouff, Whysper Casey, Kadyn Gallardo; K -- Kallie Kreger, Dean Ailey, Abby Clover, Guiliana Perez, Brody Martin; 1st -- Stephanie Ulloa, Evelyn Logan, Johanna Durbin, Grayson Green, Leroy Silva, Kyndall Kienholz; 2nd -- Brayden Majewski, Yesenia Guardiola, Lincoln McMillen, Gracie Turner, Quincy Sherron, Adleigh Weber; 3rd -- Elijah Anderson, Charles Egger, Brodie Kelle, Sarah Haley, Ah’Naalee Pappan, Yaquelin Navarrte; 4th -- Amellia Egger, Easton Linton, Jesslyn Weant, Landon Levings, Wahnee Looper, Thalys Banks; 5th -- Grace Lickliter, Alonna Means, Adrianna McCurry, Andrea Ochoa, Braden Logan-Mendiola, Arron Baker.

April students of the month at TES

include: Pre-K -- Dean Matal, Alianna Floro, Arizhen Mangrum, Penelope Brasher; K -- Kyanite Looper, Josiah Lopez, Kevin Shreck, Myla Goosey, Matias Mahtapene, Rylie Foster; 1st -- Nathan Hook, Elaina Kienzle, Hayes Kelle, Skye Rodriguez, Aubri Whitefield, Kylee Thornton; 2nd -- Braesyn Wilson, Jaydeince Boatner, Stormy Davis, Reid Mayo, Dakota Garrison, Emmalee McCurry; 3rd -- Samantha Dysart, David Littlebear, Karter Carnes, Harmony Dye, Jaelynn Chisholm, Kambree Short; 4th -- Wyatt Turner, Ava Jones-Grady, Rylee Wilson, Bryce Wilkerson, Nevaeh Green, Bailey Browning; 5th -- Taylor Brown, Kayson Thompson, Alyssa Oxford, Zoe Jones, Asher Saludares, Galen Daykin.

Northern receives $985,500 on second round of stimulus funding

Northern Oklahoma College received a second round of stimulus funding of $985,509 from the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) to award as financial aid grants to students and help support our students’ needs and challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic.