Ella Sterling Ray was born Jan. 18 at Integris Hospital of Enid. She was delivered by Dr. Michelle Bergner. She weighed in at 7.39 pounds and was 20.5 inches long. Her parents are Aaron and Shiloh Ray, 414 North Main, Tonkawa. She has one sister, Jesse Turnbow.Grandparents are Sue Walker, Konawa; Brad Stacy, Cushing; Tom & Debbie Ray, Tonkawa.Great grandparents are Bill & June Stacy, Stillwater and Charles Ray, Blackwell.When the first baby of 2024 in the Tonkawa area arrives, it will get lots of prizes.Parents must have a Tonkawa trade address, with decision of the judges final.All entries must contain a signed statement from the attending doctor giving exact time of birth, birth weight, sex and full names and addresses of parents.All entries must be presented atoffice, 126 East Grand, Tonkawa, as soon as possible. The winner will be announced in The Tonkawa News as soon as determination is made.Prizes to be awarded follow: A meal special from Simple Simon’s Pizza; $25 gift certificate from Mary’s Grill; a $20 gift certificate from Venture Foods; $25 gift card from Gateway First Bank; $25 cash from First National Bank of Oklahoma; a one year subscription from The Tonkawa News.
