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Candidate filing begins Monday for school board

Candidates for the Board of Education in Blackwell, Kildare, Newkirk, Peckham, Ponca City, Tonkawa, and The Pioneer Technology Center in Kay County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8:00 a.m. Monday December 6, 2021.

Bucs greeted with fireworks

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For the second time this season, Tonkawa’s Buc football team was greeted with fireworks above the stadium as the team ran onto the field. The fireworks were done by David and Brett Fruits. (Brandon Sloss photo)

Tonkawa Education Foundation awards grants

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The grants for the 2021/2022 school year were recently awarded by the Tonkawa Education Foundation. These grants, applied for by Tonkawa public school educators including the elementary, middle and high schools, were funded by TEF for an amount totaling more than $7,400.00. The Tonkawa Education Foundation was established in 2000 to support the students of the Tonkawa Public Schools by awarding grants for items or projects that are not supported by public allocations. Individual donations, memorials and business campaigns continue to help grow the balance of this endowment fund. The TEF board is formed by volunteers from the Tonkawa community. Current trustees include Lori Evans, President; Janine Roth, Secretary; Sandra Caughlin, Treasurer; Irene Ackerson, Braden Lampe, Beverly Smith, Ricardo Soto, and Lori Simpson, ExOfficio member.

Buc Blab

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This weeks Buc Blab is a little bitter sweet for this past week. We had a great Thanksgiving week with a full week off and got to watch our Buccaneers take on the Morrison Wildcats Friday night on our last game on home turf. Students are well rested and ready to get back to their studies after a well deserved break. Starting off with the sad and bitter part, our 2021 Football Season has ended with a 10 and 3 season. The Bucs took on the Wildcats hoping to advance into another week of playoffs but fell short against the Wildcats 12-0. We are super proud of the Football Team at what they’ve accomplished this year, it was one amazing team. Words from other players and coaches say that there isn’t a better, harder hitting, and well rounded team than the Tonkawa Buccaneers. Great leadership, athletes, and coaching staff make up an amazing team and we sure had one this year. We are going to miss our seniors out on the field as they hang up their jerseys one last time. Moving onto the sport basketball… The Bucs start out their season against the Newkirk Tigers home at 6:00. Undetermined if there will be JV playing and if there is it will start at 4:30, all following games will be after. They also play the Perry Maroons at Perry’s new gymnasium next to the Perry Grade school. Looks like two strong groups of basketball teams will be working hard this year to achieve some trophies, plaques, and maybe even a gold ball this year. Wishing the best of luck to the basketball teams as they start this year’s adventure! That’s all i have for this week, see you soon! Go Bucs

City briefs

The Tonkawa Fire Department responded to 12 ambulance calls transporting 9, and 4 fire calls during the past week.

NOC events

Dec. 3: Final Day to Withdraw from All Courses

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.

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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VFW issues thanks for support