County Farm Bureau meeting TuesdayKay County Farm Bureau will be holding a special meeting of its voting members on Tuesday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Kay Room in Blackwell to vote on securing a loan for the new building project.Cheerleaders slate bake sale SaturdayTonkawa Cheerleaders are doing a Bake Sale on April 16 from 9-12 in front of Venture Foods. Come out and support our local girls and grab Easter Desserts. --THS Alumni seek award nomineesThe Tonkawa Alumni Association is requesting nominations for the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award. The recipients will be honored during Homecoming weekend.The Award has been given since 2006 to outstanding THS graduates whose personal lives, professional achievements and contribution to society exemplify the standards of excellence promoted through their education of Tonkawa High School.Nominations will be accepted until May 1, 2022. Forms can be obtained from the Alumni Website at www.tonkawa.k12 .ok .us or type in Tonkawa Alumni Association or contact Melinda Glasgow at (580)628-2897 or any Alumni Board Member for information.Lions Club meets every ThursdayThe Tonkawa Lions Club meets on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at the NOC Cafeteria.Donations for air system soughtDonations would be appreciated to help defray the cost of replacing the old air conditioning system at Lincoln Senior Center. Please send donations to Lincoln Senior Center, 118 South 7th, Tonkawa, 74653.Chamber lists coming eventsThe Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce lists following upcoming events:-- April 22, 2022: Legislative BreakfastStorm siren testing MondayEvery Monday at 1 p.m. the Tonkawa storm sirens will be tested.IOOF Cemetery needs donationsThe IOOF Cemetery is in need of donations to continue operation of the cemetery, Garry Davis announced this week. Brent Bailey is caretaker. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 121 with checks made to the Tonkawa Cemetery for upkeep.Davis said money is short because of fewer funerals.GED classes are held on NOC campusAdult Basic and High School Equivalency (Formerly GED) classes are being held at NOC Campus; Wednesdays 5 – 8 p.m. in Wilkin Hall Room 121. Call 580-718-4319 for more info.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.Alzheimer’s Support Group meetingsAlzheimer’s Support Group meets the second Monday each month at 1 p.m. and the fourth Thursday each month at 6 p.m. the meetings are held at the Ponca City Senior Center, 319 ...