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Get your Tonkawa Buc face masks!

A new shipment of Tonkawa Buccaneer face masks are available at the Central Office at the Tonkawa Mid-Hi/Highschool site. Masks may be purchased for $10 each Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Go Bucs!!

No computers at library

Until further notice, the Tonkawa Public Library will no longer offer access to public computers. This is a precaution taken to keep both the patrons and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The library building is open only for those wishing to check out or return materials, fax, or have copies made. The library building is not available for the following activities: Sitting, resting, chatting, studying, meetings, cell phone use, laptop or tablet use.

Donate to weight room project

The Tonkawa Alumni Association is conducting a fund drive for the 2019 weight room project for Buccaneer athletics, president David Fruits said this week. Make checks payable to the Tonkawa Alumni Association, P.O. Box 12, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

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.

Incidentally...

...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on February 18 Billie Gregory, Bailey Ross, Zabrina Kirkley, Eva Clark, Mary Ladd, Andrea Long. February 19 Ashley Smith, Chris Bilyeu. February 20 Tim Simmons, Patrick Green II, Kyle Robinson, Randall Esch, Rex McSparrin. February 21 Maurice Cunningham, Shane Randall, Terry Ballard, Jade Chatfield, Kalen Morgan, Nancy Simmons. February 22 Eric Williamson, Julie Works, Nancy Lucas, Scott Ailey, Andrea Kreger. February 23 Glenn Bray. February 24 Joe King, Candy Earnest, Stefanie Cain, Butch Ingram, Walter Bringham.... Happy Anniversary on February 19 Robert and Jennifer Allen. February 23 Kenneth and Pamelia Wood.......The News invites Mary Ladd 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

Kyle Simpson, Kelly Martin rehired

Principals Kyle Simpson and Kelly Martin were rehired at the Friday, Feb. 12, meeting of the Tonkawa Board of Education.

Robert Fehring new Tonkawa fire chief

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Robert Fehring in the new Tonkawa Fire Chief, replacing Justin Kienzle, who moved to Blackwell.

NOC Child Development and Scholarship Program

For the past 20 years Northern Oklahoma College has participated the scholarship program, Scholars for Excellence in Child Care, the goal of the program is to improve the quality of childcare for the children of Oklahoma by educating the workforce.

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 12 ambulance calls transporting 10, and 4 fire calls during the past week.

Northern scholarship priority deadline Feb. 20

Northern Oklahoma College is continuing to accept scholarship applications for Fall 2021.