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Incidentally...

... The News wishes a Happy Birthday on August 3 John Cooper. August 4 Louenda Nesbit, Jennifer Burns, Thomas Levings, Kasen Trejo. August 5 Heather Egelston, Asa Egelston, Sondra Purdy, James Rogers, Beth Mahon. August 6 Jerry Morrill, Mark Wilson, Josephine Williamson, Steve Ward, Jim Davis, Mary Esch, Maranda Anderson. August 7 Craig Esch, Don Pendergraft, Kerie Followwill. August 8 Niesha Jones, Amanda Henderson, Merle Young, Jr. August 9 Jackie Noles, Lois Lyall, Dustin Morgan, Alda Loftis, Eric Simpson, Susana Hernandez, Alicia Kirkpatrick.....Happy Anniversary on August 3 Rick and Dianne Jeans. August 7 Charles and Kelley Conaghan. August 8 Rick and Mary Allan.

Ombudsman training offered next week

The Ombudsman program advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted living facilities. Ombudsman programs work to resolve problems individual residents face and effect change at the local, state, and national levels to improve quality of life and care. Ombudsmen provide information about how to find a facility and what to do to get quality care. Whether through individual contact with residents or systemic advocacy, ombudsmen make a difference in the lives of residents in long-term care facilities every day.

News Briefs

Men’s conference Saturday

17 garage sales in Tonkawa this weekend...

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1. 105 5. Barrickway - Saturday 7:00 a.m. -? - Women’s clothes, shoes, men’s clothes, Kitchen items, household items and misc.

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 580716-3529.

Golden anniversary

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Golden anniversary

Ombudsman Supervisor’s Corner

Assessment and Care Planning Is the Key to Quality Care

Mike Kirtley honored by state coaches

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Tonkawa Head Football Coach Mike Kirtley has been at Tonkawa 37 of his 39 years of coaching. He begins his 21st year as head coach. One of Tonkawa’s most successful coaches, he has three state championships, two runners-up and five district titles. In 20 years as head coach, he has 171 wins and 72 losses. He was recognized during the recent Oklahoma All-State Games for his career wins. The Oklahoma Coaches Association presented Kirtley with a plaque. Cameron Jackson played in the game as an all-state running back on the East squad last Friday night at Shawnee.

Masonic Lodge partners with THS Alumni for Lucky Duck Derby

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The local Masonic Lodge partnered with the THS Alumni Association again this year for the annual Lucky Duck Derby held on July 4th. Tonkawa Masonic Lodge officers presented a check to the THS Alumni Association for money matched from the Masonic Charity Foundation. The local Masons helped get 2,531 ducks adopted this year. Proceeds go toward scholarships for graduating THS Seniors to a college of their choice. Pictured left to right: Scott Leiding, Tonkawa Masonic Senior Warden; David Fruits, THS Alumni Association President; Reta Swords, THS Alumni Association Secretary and Duck Derby Chair; Charles Conaghan, Tonkawa Masonic Treasurer; and Brandt Harris, Tonkawa Masonic Worshipful Master.

School board hires new food management

The Tonkawa school board, meeting in special session Thursday, July 27, hired a new food management firm.