The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 5 ambulance calls transporting 4, and 3 fire calls during the past week.
AMBULANCE
11/30- 29 responded to Hillcrest Manor in Blackwell, transported to Living Center in Enid
12/03- 28 responded to the 800 block of N. Public for a welfare check
12/03- 28 responded to the 200 block of N. Jenkins for a medical call, transported to BRH
12/03- 28 responded to Billings Fairchild Center for medical call, transported to Bass in Enid
12/04- 28 responded to 1-35 MM 217 for a MVA, transported 2 to BRH
FIRE
12/03- 24 responded to 1000 block of E. Grand for a natural gas odor, contacted CenterPoint Energy
12/03- 24 to 1200 block of N. 5t h for a welfare check
12/04- 24 to 1-35 MM 217 for a MVA
Year to date run numbers are as follows: Ambulance 995, Fire 215, Training 70, Total 997.
Residents are reminded that people with symptoms of feve r, cough, and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of COVID-19. There is a COVID-19 hot line which is 211, or toll free (877) 3621606 with an alternate number of (405) 840-9396. If you suspect that you may have this virus, you should call your health care provider. Symptoms such as chills, body aches, and a runny nose are more likely associated with the flu, not COVID-19.
2020-21 Tonkawa School Calendar...
2020
Aug. 20 -- First day of school.
Sept. 7 -- Labor Day, no school.
Oct. 16 -- Fall break, no school.
Oct. 19 -- Distance learning day.
Oct. 30 -- Parent-teacher conferences, no school.
Nov. 23-27 -- Thanksgiving break, no school.
Dec. 21-31 -- Winter break, no school.
2021
Jan. 1-3 -- Winter break, no school.
Jan. 4 -- First day of second semester
Jan. 18 -- Professional development, no school. Martin Luther King Day.
March 12 -- Parent-teacher conferences, no school.
March 15-19 -- Spring break, no school.
April 2 -- Three day weekend, no school.
May 7 -- 3 day weekend.
May 19 -- Last day of school.
McCarter museum hours given
The McCarter Museum is open from 1-3 p.m. each Thursday, 4-6 Friday.. 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.
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.
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