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Coronavirus Quarantine Fights Not A First For U.S.

Severe weather requires advanced planning for older adults

Oklahomans are well-versed in what it takes to prepare for severe weather such as tornadoes. Advanced planning is a must to help ensure everyone’s safety. This is especially important for special populations such as older adults.

HILDA LOU LOWE

Private family burial for Hilda Lou Lowe, 98, Tonkawa resident was held on April 18, 2020 at the Lamont Cemetery under the guidance of Terry Ballard, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Tonkawa, OK. Arrangements were under the kind guidance of the Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service.

Oklahoma WIC applications available online

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program has implemented an online application for new and existing clients in order to minimize exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This application allows clients to provide information and answer questions used to determine potential eligibility.

How sweet it is

And then there is the tale of the bakery in Finland that nearly had to shut down due to the pandemic. But, owner, Sanna Lampinen, saved the day when she baked a cake in the shape of a roll of toilet paper, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

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.

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 15 ambulance calls transporting 12, and 3 fire calls during the past week.

NOC events

April 23: OSU Enrollment Begins

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.

Northern Livestock Judging finishes 2nd in the nation

The Northern Oklahoma College Livestock Judging Team finished the season ranked 2nd in the country.