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The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control especially as it relates to anger. Anger can destroy us without proper self-control. There are many stories of anger and lack of self-control showing people getting injured and killed. But as we know while it may not escalate to such extremes, it frequently damages lives and relationships.

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: Why, as I continue to work after age 65 and have FICA taxes taken from my check, am I – or anyone – also compelled under the threat of penalties, rate increases, etc. to immediately take Medicare Part B? Am I not then effectively paying into the system twice? As more and more people over 65 continue to work, isn’t that a consideration that should be evaluated by Congress – if one is working past 65, above a specific level of income and paying FICA taxes, the Medicare Part B premium is waived? Signed: Working Senior Dear Working Senior: FYI, 6.2% of the FICA payroll taxes you pay while working goes to Social Security, and another 1.45% goes to fund Medicare Part A (hospitalization coverage, which is free to you). None of the FICA payroll tax you pay from your work earnings goes to fund Medicare Part B (coverage for outpatient services), which is the part of Medicare for which you must pay a premium.

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FISHING REPORT

May 20. Elevation is 2 ft. above normal (rising), water temperature 75°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Bass, Striped, Bass, Striped Hybrid, Bass, White good on Alabama rig, hair jigs, jigs, live bait, live shad, sassy shad, shad, topwater lures around below the dam, main lake.

Buc Blab

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And with this final adieu, I write my fondest farewell.

Lack of bus drivers has schools across Oklahoma straining to fill gaps

About a quarter of the 80 surveyed superintendents said they or other school administrators drive a bus.

Some tribes aren’t sharing information with Oklahoma law enforcement amid license plate dust up

27 of the 33 tribes that issue their own tags currently share their information with the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, also known as OLETS.

Ten Rural Scholars embark on summer program to study rural issues

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STILLWATER, Okla. – The Rural Renewal Initiative at Oklahoma State University has announced the 2024 Rural Scholars for this summer’s research and service experience across the state.

Tonkawa High School Academic Awards

American Legion Auxiliary Oklahoma Girl’s State Delegates: Kate Owen, Reid Randall, Noel Combrink, Kallie Gilbert American Legion Oklahoma Boy’s Delegates: Charlie Wells, Bryton Paker, Rush Brown Valedictorians:

Adopt your duck for the Lucky Duck Derby to be held July 4 to help give scholarships to graduating THS seniors

The annual Lucky Duck Derby sponsored by the Tonkawa High School Alumni Association, partnering with the Tonkawa Masonic Lodge, will be held on Monday, July 4th, immediately following the parade downtown Tonkawa at the canal on West Grand Avenue just west of Treasures on Grand (previously the Christian Church).