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...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on July 2 Jeanne Friesen, Tommy Inman, Amber Jeans, Kai Kirby. July 3 Jamey Rogers, Madelyn Norman, Judy Esch, Brittany McKenzie, Krista Hembree. July 4 David Walker, Shelby White, Susie Morris, Tiffany Flores. July 5 Donna True, Josh Pearcy, Derek Sinor. July 6 Lyle Becker, Rev. Lynford Becker, Michelle Linton, Carson Reese, Maylee Brown. July 7 Marcy Parker, Westen Vincent, Dr. Gerald O’Mealey, KC Cox, Taylor Varner. July 8 Tracy Wyckoff, Daryl Scheirman, Melissa Fruits, Jorge Galindo.......The News invites Kai Kirby 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

Duck Derby provides senior scholarships

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The annual Lucky Duck Derby sponsored by the Tonkawa High School Alumni Association, who is partnering with the Tonkawa Masonic Lodge for this event, will be held on Saturday, July 4th, immediately following the parade downtown Tonkawa at the canal on West Grand Avenue just west of the Christian Church.

FOR NEW TONKAWA CLASSROOMS

Tonkawa school board members Tuesday noon approved the guaranteed maximum price on the Tonkawa Elementary School classroom addition at $868,296.95.

Slapout featured at Friday Full Moon Concert

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The Stillwater band Slapout will perform at the free Full Moon Concert Friday, July 3 in Centennial Park, 301 East Grand in Tonkawa, and will serve as the band’s CD release party for their 2020 album, Redbud. The album features 13 songs, ten of which are original, with three interpretations of Oklahoma folk music and poetry. The group’s performance in Tonkawa in 2019 resulted in a new song, “Labyrinth,” and they will also debut another new tune on July 3, “Quarantine,” inspired by the 2020 SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Domestic Military Action

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If you read this column, then you know my goal is not to persuade to a particular belief but to merely inform with historical knowledge. Such is the case with many online comments I have read over the past few weeks. With protest marches widespread, President Trump has threatened to use military action to stop the violence. I read recently that if the President uses military action against American citizens, then this country as we know it is over. I am not saying that we should use the army, and am hoping it is not necessary. However, historically speaking, it has been done before and actually our Constitution was created because of it.

Northern fall reopening plan announced

Northern Oklahoma College will partially open its campuses beginning July 1 as the college begins to reopen for the fall semester on Aug. 17.

Record a Family History

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Have you ever wanted to record the stories your family members or friends tell about their childhoods, but never really had the time?

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.

McCarter museum hours given

The McCarter Museum is open from 1-3 p.m. each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Other times for tours or visiting may be made by calling (580) 761-7576 or any of the numbers listed on the door. Visitors are always welcome.

Chad Dillingham honored as retiring Northern regent

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Outgoing Northern Oklahoma College Regent Chad Dillingham was honored in his final meeting Monday afternoon in Tonkawa at the June NOC Board of Regents meeting. A proclamation was read in his honor celebrating four years of service to NOC.