Tonkawa Board of Education met Monday, June 10, 2024 when President Brian Bowling called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Members present were Brian Bowling, Jerry Hook, Tyler Langston and Melanie Bellinghausen.
We learn by example and by being taught. There are a few things we might learn on our own. Whether its playing a musical instrument, learning to write, or throwing a curveball, we usually consult someone who is already good at doing that thing.
Dear Rusty: I’ve been reading a lot lately about speculation on what next year’s benefit increase will be, and it seems like most of the experts are suggesting a range of 2.5% to 3%. My neighbor says don’t worry about it, because there will always be some level of increase come January. It’s guaranteed, right? Signed: Retired But Questioning Dear Retired: You’ve brought up a common belief about the annual Social Security COLA, one that we hear often. Let’s start with some background. Each year’s COLA results from comparing the third quarter average Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) each year to the same average from the preceding year. The result of dividing the current year’s average by the previous year’s average produces the COLA for the following year. For 2024’s adjustment, the 2023 third-quarter average was 301.2 and the comparable figure for 2022 was 291.9, producing the 3.2% benefit addition.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma will not enforce any mandates from the World Health Organization, the United Nations and the World Economic Forum under a bill signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday.
Early voting begins Thursday June 13, 2024, for voters in Kay County and the Kildare School District. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Jun 9. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal (stable), water temperature 80°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Bass, Largemouth, Bass, Spotted good on buzz baits, crankbaits, jerk baits, spinnerbaits, tube jigs around coves, riprap, rocks, shorelines.
Rainfall in the Tonkawa area during the 1973 year was the greatest on record and nearly double the annual moisture average for a year, a check on figures with the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. revealed today.