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Sometimes we get frustrated and feel like we are not appreciated or valued. So our reaction is to ask, “Do you know who I am?” It is a way of thinking and living that says “I am the center of the universe and everything should go the way I want it to go, and the way the benefits me the most.”

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.

IOOF Cemetery needs donations

The 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 funer

Sermonette

We live in a world where most people have ulterior motive—or at least we think they have an ulterior motive. A lot of folks seem to live their lives based on their own self-interest. It’s almost natural to think about ourselves first. We learn it as kids (that’s why it’s so hard for children to share).

Kim Ochoa’s class writes to veterans

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1st row: Lillian Boyer, Avan Ship-She-Wano, Sarah Haley, Karsyn Aranda, Haydn Sinor, Lilly Kelly, Pablo Ochoa, Ember Sherrod, Payten Kienholz; 2nd row: Ariah Russell, Prisies Allen, Matt Shepherd, Tallon Cook, Gloria Allen, Brodie Kelly, David Camp. These students wrote 116 letters and colored photos that were sent to Veterans. Many were Kay County residents and the rest were to family members of students. The class also sent a care package of letters to a NOC Alumni who is stationed in Germany and has 90 troops in his platoon. The students sent enough letters for everyone to get a letter and about 40 colored pictures to them

Joe D. Hall hired to do central cafeteria project at Tonkawa schools

Tonkawa School Board members Monday night voted to hire Joe D. Hall Construction Co. to do the proposed central cafeteria project.

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Tonkawa Legion Post annual meet set

Gene Dougherty Art Show, McCarter Museum Open House

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On Sunday, Nov. 21st from 1-4 p.m. artist Gene Dougherty will be having his “Hidden Treasures” art show at the Santa Fe Depot in Tonkawa. The show will include various original oil and water color paintings. He will also feature original artwork that depicts homes, churches and scenery from Kay County. Prints and Christmas cards will be available and show attendees will get a chance to purchase unearthed studio pieces from years past.

WWII Airforce Veteran

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WWII Airforce Veteran Loren Fitzgerald, proudly served in the Pacific and New Guinea Campaign. He was at Iwo Jima and also witnessed the signing of the peace treaty September 2, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. His rank was Sergeant and he served as a tail gunner on the bombers.

THS Art Students’ Veteran Flag Marker Project Continues

Art students at Tonkawa High School are continuing to raise money to assist the American Legion in honoring our deceased veterans at Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery.