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Minutes of the Kay County Commissioners

Kay County Commissioners Monday, October 28, 2019 Newkirk, Oklahoma The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of Kay County, Oklahoma, met in regular session at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on Monday, October

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 10 ambulance calls transporting 7, and 4 fire calls during the past week.

AMBULANCE

10/28 – 2046, 29 responded to Willow Haven, transported to AHPC, returned to station at

2146.

10/28 – 2146, 29 responded to AHPC for transfer to Willow Haven, returned to station at 2213.

10/29 – 0044, 29 responded to Willow Haven, transported to AHPC, returned to station at

0142.

10/29 – 0339, 29 responded to AHPC, transported to Willow Haven, returned to station at 0447.

NOC events

Nov. 8: Home Lady Mavs Basketball vs. Southwestern Community College, 5 p.m.

Nov. 8: Home Mavs Basketball vs. Lamar, 7 p.m.

Nov. 8: Final Day to Drop 16-Week Courses without Evaluation

Nov. 8: Northern Thunder Club vs. OSU NASA Hand Game, Renfro Center, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 9: Home Lady Mavs Basketball vs. Allen, 5 p.m.

Nov. 9: Home Mavs Basketball vs. Allen, 7 p.m.

Nov. 11: Stickball, Central Hall Lawn, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 11: Free NOC Student Paint Night, East Gym, 7 p.m.

Nov. 12: Free Lunch, BCM, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Free flu shots are being given

The Kay County Health department will be giving flu shots at both county locations -- Ponca City and Blackwell. In Ponca City, they will be given Mondays-Thursdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. In Blackwell at 1706 S. Main, flu shots will be offered by appointment. to schedule, call 580-363-5520. Questions? Call Ponca City, 580-762-1641 or Blackwell, 580-363-5520.

School Calendar

Wednesday, Nov. 6 -- Athlon II letter jacket order, $100 deposit, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 7 -- Power Puff game, time TBA. 6th and 8th grade basketball at Red Rock vs. Frontier, 4:30 p.m. Flu shots at grade school from 9:45-11 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 8 -- High school football at Hominy, 7 p.m. Top AR readers from grade school to OSU Cowgirls game at 9 a.m.

Nov. 11 -- Veterans assembly at 1:30 p.m., grade school.

Nov. 12 -- Third and fourth music program, 1:30 and 6 p.m. at Event Center.

Nov. 15 -- Wax museum at grade school.

School Menu

Monday, November 11 - Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Juice.

Lunch: Chicken Spaghetti, Breadstick, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk/Salad Bar, Chef Salad, Chicken & Cheese Power Pack.

Tuesday, November 12 - Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Juice.

Lunch: Beef Gordita, Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa, Fruit, Milk/Salad Bar, Turkey Cobb Salad, Pizza Power Pack.

Wednesday, November 13 - Breakfast: Biscuit and Gravy, Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Juice.

‘Permit-less Carry’ Law: What you need to know!

Despite the change in qualifications to carry a gun, the new law will only apply to those at least 21 years old or those 18 years old and in the military.

A news release from Governor Stitt’s office listed the following provisions for the “Permit-less Carry” House Bill 2597:

- Under the bill, you cannot carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun in public and private schools K-college, public or private sports arenas, gambling facilities, government buildings, and private businesses, unless allowed by owner.

Northern and Pioneer Tech partner in ABE/HSE program

Pioneer Technology Center and Northern Oklahoma College are partnering in the ABE/HSE – Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency courses taught at NOC.

The ABE/HSE classes meet in Wilkin Hall on the NOC Tonkawa campus from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday night.

The classes are coordinated by Pioneer Technology Center’s Wendy Terrazas and taught by Lori Evans.

NOC Native American Month set

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is hosting Native American Heritage Month activities in November.

The following are the planned activities:

Nov. 8: NOC Northern Thunder Club vs. OSU NASA Hand Game – Renfro Center, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov. 11: Stickball – Central Hall Lawn, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 13: Spooky and Scary Storytelling – Gazebo, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 14: Rock Your Mocs Day (Show Pride by wearing moccasins/leggings)

Nov. 15: Lecture and Artist’s Reception, Cultural Engagement Center, Walter Echo-Hawk at noon and Sonny Howell at 1 p.m.

Tonkawa’s Carli Pendleton named Miss NOC Tonkawa

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Carli Pendleton of Tonkawa was named Miss Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa 2020 at the dual Miss NOC Tonkawa-Miss NOC Enid Scholarship Competition at NOC Tonkawa Oct.

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Upon hearing the winning announcement, the 18-year-old freshman first thought the right number had not been called. “I had to process the information,” she said. “Being named Miss NOC Tonkawa gives me the empowerment to have more confidence and a new way to be a role model for young girls.”