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Student advisory council

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Ashton Linton (left) of Tonkawa has been serving on State Superintendent of Schools Joy Hoffmeister’s (right) student advisory council at the State Capiol this year.

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Earth Day Labyrinth Walk

Incidentally...

...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on April 23 Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Ellis, Bill Cunningham, Ryan Rehring. April 24 Rev. George Needham, Joey Roberts, Emilie Chandler, Kaylynn Horton, Mike Anderson, Phillip Erwin, Glennis Wood. April 25 Lisa Roberts, Nancy Waltrip, Robin Reeser-Lopez, Deborah Wetmore, Sam Waters, Sandra Neeley, Lisa Jones, McCain Brown, James Farrington, Kent Reubell. April 26 Myrna Mesara, Robert Barron, Mary Webb, John Matthews, Courtney Bullock, Crystal True, Kylee Bess, D. J. Bishop, Jaime Dyer. April 27 Valorie Wilkins, Beverly Brining. April 28 Lisa Jones, Dondee Epperson, Sherry King. April 29 Nathan Geiser, Trey Fox, Heidi Hembree, Heather Brown......The News invites Bill Cunningham and guest to Mary’s Tonkawa Grill for a free cup of coffee. Exchange this article at the cashier for payment...Like us on Facebook @TheTonkawaNews

Valedictorians are named

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Top scholars for the Class of Tonkawa High School were announced this week by Principal Kyle Simpson.

Dear Class of 2020...

This isn’t how you expected your graduation to go. You expected to be able to walk across the stage and receive the diploma you have worked so hard for. Instead, you are met with uncertainty on if and how you will graduate. If we are honest with ourselves it’s not just a piece of paper, it’s the celebration...the chance to walk across that stage as many have done before you.

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

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Coronavirus Quarantine Fights Not A First For U.S.

Severe weather requires advanced planning for older adults

Oklahomans are well-versed in what it takes to prepare for severe weather such as tornadoes. Advanced planning is a must to help ensure everyone’s safety. This is especially important for special populations such as older adults.

HILDA LOU LOWE

Private family burial for Hilda Lou Lowe, 98, Tonkawa resident was held on April 18, 2020 at the Lamont Cemetery under the guidance of Terry Ballard, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Tonkawa, OK. Arrangements were under the kind guidance of the Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service.

Oklahoma WIC applications available online

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program has implemented an online application for new and existing clients in order to minimize exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This application allows clients to provide information and answer questions used to determine potential eligibility.

How sweet it is

And then there is the tale of the bakery in Finland that nearly had to shut down due to the pandemic. But, owner, Sanna Lampinen, saved the day when she baked a cake in the shape of a roll of toilet paper, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].