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Legislators Continue Work

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ceased in-person session activities. We will not have session at all this week and are recessed to a call of the chair. Instead of being at the Capitol, each lawmaker is working in his or her own district to determine policy priorities and to answer the needs of our constituents. House and Senate leadership is in communication daily with the governor’s office working on the state budget to appropriate dollars to each area of core government services. The state budget has been prioritized and will be taken up far earlier than normal this session.

Spring Lawn Equipment: Keep Safety in Mind with These 8 Tips

Spring is on its way and homeowners are eager to get outside and spruce up their yards. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds homeowners to keep safety in mind when working in their outdoor living spaces. “Before you use a mower, trimmer, blower, power washer,

Trout Funeral Home adopts new policy...

COVID-19 is affecting all of our lives. It is affecting the way our society functions and communicates. It is affecting the way that we grieve and mourn the loss of our loved ones. Trout Funeral Home & Resthaven-Sunset Memorial Parks recognize how challenging these times are for families who are dealing with a loss. For over 80 years, our mission continues to be serving families who are grieving and doing everything we can for them during some of life’s most challenging times. To help families, we have initiated action plans designed for your protection while still providing an opportunity to grieve and celebrate loved ones’ lives. We have an obligation to protect the public,

Social Security benefits will be paid on time

Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the pandemic to trick people into providing personal information or payment via retail gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash, to maintain Social Security benefit payments or receive economic impact payments from the Department of the Treasury.

Oklahoma Blood Institute Urges Healthy Adults to Give Blood this Friday at Tonkawa Fire Department

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Hundreds of blood drives have been cancelled due to escalating concerns regarding coronavirus. These cancellations will result in the loss of thousands of blood units, but blood can’t wait. Blood donation is safe and critical to preventing a blood shortage. Local patients need life-saving blood now more than ever.

Welcome Home Quilts info given

Welcome Home Quilts is a group of 3 women trying to provide a quilt for the Veterans and Active service men and women in the Tonkawa Area. The 3 women are Kipann Gottman, Patricia Levings McCune & Sherry Jeffries Fields. To date, there have been over 60 quilts made and presented to Vets, Active service men, policemen and firemen. It takes about $100 - $125 worth of materials to make a quilt. If you would like to sponsor a quilt, we will need the name, branch of military, service dates. This is a great way to honor our servicemen and women. We would like to thank those that have contributed to Welcome Home Quilts so far. If you would like to donate, have questions or sponsor a quilt, please contact Patty McCune 580-628-0698

Stop the spread...

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We must do our part as Oklahomans to StopTheSpread.

Buffet breakfast Saturdays

Fly-in/walk-in buffet breakfast is held the first Saturday of every month, rain or shine, from 7-10 a.m. at the Ponca City Regional Airport. Proceeds go to the Ponca City Aviation Foundation which benefits aviation education, scholarships, needy kids, and the airport. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

2020-21 Tonkawa School Calendar...

Following is the 2020-2021 Tonkawa Public Schools Calendar, as adopted by the Tonkawa Board of Education:

Join Friends of the Library

Have you joined Tonkawa Friends of the Library? For $5 a year, you can be a part of the public library’s future. Friends of the Library, supports building renovation projects, and children’s programs at your Tonkawa Library. Please join today. Come see Megan at the Tonkawa Public Library!