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Lori Simpson gets 8th term

Superintendent Lori Simpson was given an eighth term as Tonkawa Superintendent of Schools at Monday nights monthly meeting of the Board of Education.

Bench Dedicated in Memory of Bruce Robinson

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The Tonkawa Pride and Beautification Committee was joined by the family and friends of the late Bruce Robinson for the recent dedication of a park bench in his memory. The bench is at home in the downtown historic district at Centennial Park. Robinson was one of the founding members of the Pride and Beautification committee formed in 2007 and chaired the board for many years. He took great pride in the Tonkawa community and believed his friends and neighbors should as well. This committee is responsible for determining what should be done to make Tonkawa a more inviting place to live or own a business. Robinson logged many hours driving around town looking for projects to assist with as well as taking care of the planters and flowers in the downtown area. Creating a favorable impression of our town for people who live here as well as those who might be visiting or driving through was something he was very proud of. (Ken Crowder photo)

First baby of 2021 will get lots of gifts

When the first baby of 2021 in the Tonkawa area arrives, it will get lots of prizes.

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!

Tonkawa News begins its 127th year this week

With this issue, The Tonkawa News begins the 127th year of publication.

January students of the month

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January students of the month at Tonkawa Elementary School include Joseph Bloomfield, Ametrine Looper, Lydia Hepner, Ford Frieouf, Matthaeus Brown, Keko Rodriguez, Kevin Jarret, Karoline Wedman, Noah Lickliter, Wyatt Weaver, Esmeralda Cornell-Gonzalez, Lynnlea Owens, McKenna Cook, Gunner Mangrum, Ruby Roughface, Azelyia Richardson, Freemont DeLodge, Solomon Isaiah, Leevi Ward, Lilliana Jarrett, Coehn Ramey, Kaylynn Link, Kylee Gottman, Drew Zimmerman, Dastan Dollarhide, Christian Wright, Ava McAninch, Cali James, Cole Jones, E’mya Main, Kynlee Martin, Naviya Wilson and Tommy Jones.

Former Gov. Walters, Kalyn Free will speak to Kay County Dems

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The regularly scheduled Zoom Meeting will be on January 21, 2021. The guest speakers will be Oklahoma’s own Governor David Walters and Kalyn Free.

Northern president announces retirement effective June 30

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After serving 10 years as Northern Oklahoma College president, Dr. Cheryl Evans announced her plans to retire effective June 30, 2021.

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 11 ambulance calls transporting 5, and 1 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.