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WWW.TONKAWANEWS.COM • THE TONKAWA NEWS, TONKAWA, OKLAHOMA • THURSDAY, juLY 4, 2019 125th Year • No. 27 Copyright 2019 -- All Rights Reserved • USPS 633-360 8 Pages • One Dollar Tonkawa schools will ask voters Briefs for $925,000 bond issue approval Leadership Tonkawa applications taken Tonkawa school board members Monday voted to submit a eral programs for the new school year. Applications are open now for Leadership Tonkawa classes $925,000 bond issue to district voters Sept. 10, 2019, in a special -- Renewed the sublease agreement with the Kay County Public beginning Sept. 18. The application deadline is aug. 1. class election. Buildings authority for the new fiscal year. size is limited to 12. enroll early. Apply at the Tonkawa Cham- The new bonds will be used to update security/camera equip- -- Approved the certificate and municipal order and depositories ber of Commerce office at 102 E. Grand. ment at both the midhi/high school and grade school as well as add for the new fiscal year. three classrooms and restroom facilities on the north end of the -- Approved entering into a cooperative agreement with Black- growing grade school. well public schools as part of the Title III consortium for the new Band concert at Lamont July 13 The Tonkawa Public School district’s net assessed valuation has school year which also includes Pioneer, Alva, Fairview and Witness 731 -- a Christian contemporary band -- will be in continued to grow -- to $39,371,932 for 2018-19, compared to Newkirk. concert 6:45 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Lamont Commu- $30,980.699 a year ago and $19,802,097 five years ago. -- Approved a contract for teacher evaluation software from nity Park. The concert is an outreach of Your Family Church That means the tax increase for the bond issue will be minimal. OKTLE for the new school year. of Enid. It will be a six-year issue and will include $100,000 for the camera -- Approved a contract for speech and languages services with security at both sites and the remaining $825,000 for the class- Theratalk, LLC at $75 per hour one day a week for eight hours out ‘Good Vibrations’ car show Aug. 17 rooms at the grade school. of Edmond. The annual “Good Vibrations” car and truck show and bicy- If the issue passes, the average tax payer will pay an average of -- Approved the employment of Jerri Neal of stillwater as guid- cle contest will be Saturday, Aug. 17 at Blinn Park in Tonkawa. $1.87 per month on every $1,000 of net assessed valuation or a (Please see SCHOOL Page 8) It is sponsored by the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce. Regis- 2.25% increase. tration begins at 8:30 a.m. The school’s millage require- ments are now 59.61 and in 2020-21 with passage of the Caregivers support group in Tonkawa new issue would increase to The Kay County Caregivers support group meets from 61.65. 4-6 p.m. the first Monday of every month at 118 S. Seventh, The recommendation for the Tonkawa, across the street from the Tonkawa city offices. It is new bond issue came from Su- sponsored by long term care authority and the Area Agency of perintendent Lori Simpson. Aging. It passed unanimously with Anyone assisting with the care of a family member, friend or Cara Beth Johnson, Jerry Hook loved one is welcome to attend. Goals of this group are to pro- and Nancy Appleman present. vide social interaction with other care givers such as yourself Casey McAninch and Mary Al- and to inform people about resources and information avail- lan were absent at the Monday able for the care for a loved one. Please feel free to join us for a noon special meeting. casual, relaxed afternoon on Monday, July 1, 2019, for the first Principals Kyle Simpson and group meeting. Questions? Call Russ at 580-670-4428. Kelly Martin were also pres- ent. Donate to weight room project In other action, board mem- The Tonkawa Alumni Association is conducting a fund drive bers: for the 2019 weight room project for Buccaneer athletics, -- Voted to employ Stephen president David Fruits said this week. Make checks payable to H. McDonald and Associates, All 2,000 ducks adopted the Tonkawa Alumni Association, P.O. Box 12, Tonkawa, OK Inc. as financial consultants to All 2000 ducks have been adopted. Good Luck to everyone who adopted a duck for the race 74653. the school district for the bond Thursday. Thank you for supporting the THS Alumni Association so it can continue to give election. THS Seniors scholarships to a college of their choice. Pictured are Charles Conaghan and Bry- Hours at the McCarter Museum -- Approved remaining 2018- an Parrish with the Tonkawa Masonic Lodge, who partnered with the THS Alumni Association 19 bills totalling $14,679.53 for the Lucky Duck Derby this year, getting those ducks adopted at Venture Food Store for the The McCarter Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday with $14,598.89 from the gen- Derby to be held July 4th. from 1:00-3:00 p.m. eral fund, $78 from the building Other times for tours or visiting may be made by calling fund and $2.64 from the child (580) 761-7576 or any of the numbers listed on the door. Visi- nutrition fund. tors are always welcome. -- Approved 2019-2020 bills totalling $774,714.79 with IOOF Cemetery needs donations $375,878.55 from the general The IOOF Cemetery is in need of donations to continue fund, $148,243.24 from the operation of the cemetery, Garry Davis announced this week. building fund and $250,593 Brent Bailey is caretaker. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box from the child nutrition fund. 121 with checks made to the Tonkawa Cemetery for upkeep. -- Approved the appointment Davis said money is short because of fewer funerals. of Sarah Machia as minutes clerk/encumbrance clerk and Storm siren testing Monday Jona Cantrell as treasurer/activ- Every Monday at 1 p.m. the Tonkawa storm sirens will be ity fund custodian for the new tested. school year. For a Tonkawa News -- Approved Lori Simpson as purchasing agent and autho- Classified Ad, GED classes are held on NOC campus rized representative for all fed- Call Janel at 628-2532 Adult Basic and High School Equivalency (Formerly GED) classes are being held at NOC Campus; Wednesdays 5 – 8 p.m. Kurt Kirtley (right) adopts a duck from Jill Shackelford for in Wilkin Hall Room 121. Call 580-718-4319 for more info. the Derby to be held July 4th. FAMILIAR FACES Helping veterans... Northern regents approve budget, A PTSD Support Group for veterans of all ages meets at the 4.6% tuition hike for next year American Legion in Ponca City every second and fourth Wednes- Around Tonkawa... day at 6 p.m. Questions? Call Allen Teten at 580-716-3529. The Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents approved the fiscal year 2019-2020 operating budget for the college during its regularly scheduled June meeting. The regents and NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans were pleased to see some additional funding for higher education for the first time in five years and are grateful to state leaders for these ad- ditional resources. Increases in the Oklahoma State Regents budget were provid- Incidentally... ed with legislative intent to cover three areas: 100% of the cost ...The News wishes a Happy Birthday on July 3 Jamey for concurrent enrollment for seniors (tuition only), compared to Rogers, Madelyn Norman, Judy Esch, Brittany McKenzie, 86.9% reimbursed last year; a 3.5% increase in salary for full-time Krista Hembree. July 4 David Walker, Shelby White, Su- higher education faculty; and Section 13 offset (for institutions sie Morris, Tiffany Flores. July 5 Donna True, Josh Pearcy, that do not receive school land capital funds). Derek Sinor. July 6 Lyle Becker, Rev. Lynford Becker, Mi- NOC also received a slight adjustment for performance-based chelle Linton, Carson Reese, Maylee Brown. July 7 Marcy funding from the State Regents because Northern met state goals Parker, Westen Vincent, Dr. Gerald O’Mealey, KC Cox, for degree production and other funding formula criteria. Taylor Varner. July 8 Tracy Wyckoff, Daryl Scheirman, Although the state budget for higher education reflects a ­­­slight Melissa Fruits, Jorge Galindo. July 9 Deanna Bowling, Lo- increase from the prior year, the college still faces several chal- ren Fitzgerald, Vern Ray Humphries, Jerry Daniel, Julie lenges in budgeting resources, according to Evans. Scheirman, Rayanna Johnson, Bob Case, Mona Galindo, “First, higher education’s budget has been cut so dramatically Tawnya Calvert has worked two years at the Tonkawa Jacob Collins...... The News invites Susie Morris and guest in the past few years that NOC, like many institutions, has already Public School administrative offices. This fall, she’ll be to Mary’s Tonkawa Grill for a free cup of coffee. Exchange made significant cuts,” she said. “Second, while funding was pro- teaching computer science at the midhi/high school. And yes, this article at the cashier for payment...Like us on Facebook @ vided for increases in faculty salaries, funding was not provided she reads The Tonkawa News. TheTonkawaNews (Please see REGENTS Page 8) Education Thursday, July 4, 2019 -- Page 2 THE TONKAWA NEWS • Tonkawa, Oklahoma

City briefs The Tonkawa Fire Depart- er for fall/lift assist ment responded to 15 ambu- lance calls transported 7 and 5 Tonkawa Fire Department fire calls during the past week. would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July Ambulance 6/24- 29 to Willow Haven for Welcome Home medical, transported to BRH 6/24- 28 to BRH for transfer Quilts info given to Willow Haven Welcome Home Quilts is a 6/24- 29 to 300 block North group of 3 women trying to pro- 9th for medical, transport to vide a quilt for the Veterans and BRH Active service men and women 6/24- 29 to 200 block South in the Tonkawa Area. The 3 5th for medical, no transport women are Kipann Gottman, 6/25- 29 to Willow Haven for Patricia Levings McCune & medical, transport to BRH Sherry Jeffries Fields. To date, 6/25- 29 to 6th & North Ave. there have been over 60 quilts for medical, no transport made and presented to Vets, 6/25- 29 to 1601 E. Grand for Active service men, policemen medical, no transport and firemen. It takes about 6/27- 29 to I-35 mm 211 for $100 - $125 worth of materials MVA, no transport to make a quilt. If you would 6/27- 28 to I-35 mm 211 for like to sponsor a quilt, we will MVA, no transport need the name, branch of mili- 6/28- 29 to Ft. Oakland Pow tary, service dates. This is a Pioneer Technology Center’s EngineerEd Camp Wow grounds for medical, no great way to honor our service- Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) EngineerEd Camp had students designing and printing their very own 3D item. Instruc- transport men and women. We would tor Chuck Rector took the students through a four-day adventure, learning the SolidWorks Design program and teaching the 6/29 - 29 to 300 block of like to thank those that have young minds all about the 3D printing world. The morning class back row (left to right) Jonathan Douglas, Kenyatta Leal, North 9th street for medical, contributed to Welcome Home Hayden Newland, Joshua Douglas, Mason Williams and Instructor Chuck Rector. Front row left to right Andi Massey, Blevin transport to BRH Quilts so far. If you would like Summers, Alexander Mendoza, Logan Huster and Charlie Wells. The afternoon class is pictured back row (left to right) Landen 6/29- 29 to 400 block of North to donate, have questions or Humble, Ashton Carlson, Mason Williams and Instructor Chuck Rector. Front row (left to right) Christopher Wheeler, Maddie 7th for medical, no transport sponsor a quilt, please contact Wedman, Lorena Summers. For more information about enrolling in Pioneer Tech’s Industrial Technology program call 580- 6/30- 29 to Tonkawa Hotel Patty McCune 580-628-0698 762-8336 or visit www.pioneertech.edu. Casino for assault, no transport IN 3RQFD&LW\ 6/30- 29 to 201 Buccaneer Join Friends of Buffet breakfast Apts for a fall, transport to Believe in Sermonette BRH the Library Saturdays 6/30- 29 to 300 N. 12th for Tonkawa! Have you joined Tonkawa Fly-in/walk-in buffet break- July 4th — Independence Day medical, transport to AHPC Friends of the Library? For $5 fast is held the first Saturday of By Dr. Glenn Cope, Tonkawa Church of Christ We do! a year, you can be a part of the every month, rain or shine, from We commemorate July 4th as our country’s day of Indepen- Fire public library’s future. Friends 7-10 a.m. at the Ponca City Re- dence. It is set aside as a national holiday to remember the signing 6/27- 24 to I-35 mm 211 forStunning Timeless Luxurious Fashionableof the Library, supports build- gional Airport. Proceeds go to of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. However, we MVA Carpet ForHardwood a TonkawaBathrooms News Tileing renovation projects, and the Ponca City Aviation Foun- really know it as a day of fireworks, parades, celebrations, fairs, 6/27- 22 to 900 block of E. children’s programs at your dation which benefits aviation $QGHUVRQ)ORRULQJLVQRZ3RQFD&LW\·VH[FOXVLYHGHDOHUIRU$EEH\&DUSHW )ORRU BBQ’s, picnics, concerts, family get-togethers, playing games, and $ORQJZLWKRYHUÁRRUFRYHULQJVSHFLDOW\VWRUHVDFURVVWKH8QLWHG6DWHVDQG&DQDGDZHRIIHUWKHClassified, Call Janel at NOC for unathorized burn SURGXFWVVHUYLFHZDUUDQWLHVDQGWKHEX\LQJSRZHURIDQDWLRQDOFKDLQ%XWXQOLNHPRVWRWKHUFKDLQTonkawa Library. Please join education, scholarships, needy VWRUHVZHDUHORFDOO\RZQHGDQGRSHUDWHG:HNQRZRXUQHLJKERUVEHFDXVHZHDUH\RXUQHLJKERU maybe a political speech or two. 6/30- 24, L1 to Tosque Dr. :H·YHEHHQLQEXVLQHVVVLQFHDQGFRQWLQXHWREHWKHNLQGRIFRPSDQ\WKDW\RXZLOOGR580-628-2532 today. Come see Megan at the kids, and the airport. Cost is $7 business ZLWKWRGD\DQGLQWKH\HDUVWRFRPH2XUEHVWVRXUFHRIEXVLQHVVLVUHIHUUDOVDQGZHZRXOG On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress passed the OLNHWRDGG\RXWRRXUHYHUJURZLQJOLVWRIVDWLVÀHGFXVWRPHUV:HNQRZ\RX·OOOLNHWKH$EEH\&DUSHW for an unknown fire, brush fire )ORRUFRQFHSW«ORFDOO\RZQHGDQGRSHUDWHGÁRRULQJVKRZURRPVZLWKQDWLRQDOEX\LQJSRZHU Tonkawa Public Library! for adults and $4 for children. resolution of independence, which they had been discussing. This was found on scene 1DWLRQDO0DQXIDFWXUHUV ([FOXVLYH$EEH\:DUUDQWLHV ([SHULHQFHG,QVWDOODWLRQ6SHFLDOLVWV )UHH0HDVXULQJ resolution declared that the Thirteen Colonies were separating from SHOPDesign Consultants TONKAWA FIRST!!Free Estimates 6/30- 22 to 200 block of Jest- 6DPHDV&DVK)LQDQFLQJ$YDLODEOH 3URIHVVLRQDO)ORRULQJ$GYLVRUV School Summer Menu Great Britain’s rule and declared our independence. Then they de- er for lift assist cided to write a document that explained this decision. Thomas 6/30- 22 to 200 block of Jest- Tonkawa HS cafeteria, Monday, July 8 - Breakfast: Jefferson was the principle author, and after debating and revising Operating June 4 to July 31, Biscuit and Gravy, Cereal, . . . . they voted to approve the final document on July 4, 1776. Kick the Pain 2019, Breakfast from 8:00- Fruit, Milk. On July 3rd, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, that what ‡1RUWKVW6WUHHW‡3RQFD&LW\‡3RQFD&LW\%X\$EEH\FRP 9:00 a.m. Lunch from 11:00 Lunch: Corn Dog, French was happening would “be the most memorable epoch in the his- Blanton Ywˆ†{Š©^wˆz z©j‚{6KRZURRP+RXUV‡0RQ)UL$0 - 5:3030‡6DW$0 - 330 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Closed July Fries, Fruit, Milk. tory of America.” He told his wife that, “It ought to be solemnized Chiropractic bwƒ„wŠ{©Y ‹„Š{ˆŠ †‰ 4 and Saturday and Sunday. with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, XwŠ~lw„Š{‰ Meals are free for all 18 and Tuesday, July 9 - Breakfast: bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the under. Pancake on a Stick, Juice, 101 E. Broadway m„z \w‰~ „‰ other, from this time forward forever more.” Milk. This is exactly what we do to this day! Ponca City, OK 509 N. First ©Ponca City Lunch: Spaghetti with Meat But there is one more item that Adams told his wife, “It ought to 580-762-1736 Sauce, Green Beans, Fruit, be commemorated … by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty” www.PoncaCity.BuyAbbey.com 580-765-2482 Milk. (Adams Family Papers, Massachusetts Historical Society). Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 - 5:30, Sat. 9-3 www.drtimblanton.com On our grand day of Independence, we need to remember our Wednesday, July 10 - Break- eternal gift of independence. As Christians, we have freedom over fast: Toast, Scrambled Eggs, sin and darkness when we believe and follow Christ. As Paul re- Fruit, Milk. minded the Galatians, “For you were called to freedom, brethren; Lunch: BBQ Chicken, Flat- only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, Church Directory bread, Baby Carrots and Ranch, but through love serve one another. For the whole Law is fulfilled Fruit, Milk. in one word, in the statement, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Gal. 5:13-14). FIRST PRESBYTERIAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TONKAWA BIBLE CHURCH Thursday, July 11 - Break- So, Paul then continues to urge us to “walk by the Spirit” and CHURCH Main at North, 628-2352 708 East Grand, 628-2478 fast: Sausage Biscuit, Cereal, South 4th & E. NOC Drive, 628-3943 to be “led by the Spirit.” If we do that, then our lives will be filled Terry Ballard, Pastor Stuart N. Milligan, Interim Pastor Fruit, Milk. Pastor - Rev. Phil Erwin Sunday Sunday with: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Co-Pastor - Don Tapp, CLP Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship, 9:45-10 a.m. Lunch: Nacho Bar, Beef/ gentleness, self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23a). Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School, 10 a.m. Queso/Beans, Chips, Fruit, So, as we celebrate our country’s independence, let us also cel- Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Morning worship, 11 a.m. Milk. Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m. ebrate the independence we have in Christ. “In him and through Wednesday UNITED METHODIST CHURCH faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence” FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD Adult Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, Grand at Fourth, 628-2309 Friday, July 12 - Breakfast: (Eph. 3:12). 206 N. Second, 628-2663 6 p.m. Rob Harris, Senior Pastor Cinnamon Roll, Cereal, Fruit, Kelly Coffey, Pastor We are truly FREE in CHRIST! Thursday Sunday Milk. Sunday “Overtones” Activities, 10 a.m. Church School, 9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:50 a.m. Lunch: Pizza, Caesar Salad, Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH Wednesday Fruit, Milk. Supervised Nursery Provided 115 West Grand, 628-2213 5:30 p.m., free meal included Children’s Church provided Josh Reese, Pastor Helping veterans... Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Sunday PRAIRIE VIEW ASSEMBLY OF GOD Wednesday Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. A PTSD Support Group for Maple & Jackson Streets Family Night: Worship, 10:00 a.m. veterans of all ages meets at Lamont, Oklahoma Adult Bible Study, 7 p.m. Prayer, 5:30 p.m. The Rev. John Newland, Pastor the American Legion in Ponca Youth, 7 p.m. Wednesday Children all ages, 7 p.m. Sunday City every second and fourth Kids Night, 6:00 p.m. in Sunday School, 10 a.m. Fellowship Hall Wednesday at 6 p.m. Ques- CHURCH OF CHRIST Morning Worship, 11 a.m. tions? Call Allen Teten at 580- East North Avenue at N. Public Evening Service, 7 p.m. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Minister - Dr. Glenn Cope Wednesday 716-3529. OF FORT OAKLAND 628-5094 Family Night, 7 p.m. Pastor Bill Vyers Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. UNITED METHODIST Evening Service, 5 p.m. Sunday School and Sunday Service, CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wednesday 11 a.m. Marland, OK 74644 TONKAWA NEWS CLASSIFIED AD FORM Bible Study, 7 p.m. Rev. Jim Ellis, Pastor Sunday ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Sunday School, 10 a.m. AD: ______CHURCH Church Services, 11 a.m. 320 W. North, Tonkawa, 628-2416 “A Casual Country Church for ______The Rev. Benjamin Lwin, BECAUSE HE CARES, Casual Country/City Folk!” Pastor WE CARE Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. ______Youth Religious Education, 9:30 a.m. Mass, 11 a.m. Confessions Before Mass ______

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(Published in The Tonkawa News, Tonkawa, Oklahoma, Thursday, July 4 and 11, 2019) CITY OF TONKAWA NOTICE TO PRESENT CLAIMS ,W·V/LNH 2019 Public Notice 62 OS 2004, Section 310.4. Unexpended balances of fiscal year available until September 30, 2019 Notice to present claims All persons having an indebtedness or claim against the City of Tonkawa or the Tonkawa Municipal Authority are hereby notified that all invoices and documentation pertaining to said invoice or contract must be recorded in the 0RQH\,Q office of City Clerk on or before September 30, 2018, covering all debts now unpaid and incurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2018, and ending on June 30, 2019, or said account shall be void and forever barred. Nancy C. Skipper City Clerk/Treasurer

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blood, Jack Ratterre, Bill Roller and Frank Hamilton. The teams ing the following poems: “Elegy” read by Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Oscar are composed of the captains and seven members. Brown, Mrs. Dwight Deem, Mrs. L. E. Ailey, Mrs. Don Behar, A canvas of all church members will be made within the next Mrs. Ronald Ray and Mrs. Joe Yowell; “I Wandered Lonely as a few weeks for the budget drive. The 1954-55 budget will be for the Child” ready by Mrs. Glen Deem and Mrs. Jacob Ronck: “A Man’s (USPS 633-360) year beginning June 11, Rev. Lawler said. Requirements” read by Mrs. Henry Morrill, Mrs. James Menasco Published on the Classic Banks of the Salt Fork Since 1894 Member Oklahoma Press Association and Mrs. Phil Roberts. Talk on Perennials Given Floribunda Unit Mrs. Menasco was welcomed into the club as a new member. The Floribunda Rose unit of the Tonkawa Garden club held a The dime drill was won by Mrs. Menasco and game winners regualr meeting Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Charles Hol- were Mrs. Don Behar, high and Mrs. Ronck, low. Mrs. Mrs. Ray gate, 101 North First. and Mrs. Dwight Deem received anniversary gifts from their secret The session opened with the Garden club creed given by Miss pals, and Mrs. McCoy. Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Brown Published Every Thursday by Kay County Media, LLC Mary McKinlay. received Easter gifts. P.O. Box 191, Ponca City, Oklahoma 74602 Mrs. Albert Wetmore, president, conducted the business session Guests at the meeting were Mrs. Menasco and Mrs. Raymond Marklie and members attending were Mrs. L. E. Ailey, Mrs. Behar, The Tonkawa News during which members voted to adapt the unit constitution. Com- Office: 126 E. Grand, Tonkawa, OK 74653, P.O. Box 250 ing events announced included an Iris show May 7 at Ponca City, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Glen Deem, Mrs. Dwight Deem, Mrs. Roberts, Phone 580-628-2532 or 2533 • FAX 580-308-1020 flower show at First Methodist church here May 14, and a trip by Mrs. Ronck, Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Yowell. e-mail us at: [email protected] the local club units to Tulsa, May 18. The club will meet April 10 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Ronald Ray. Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved. Members answered roll by relating an experience of growing a Francis and Gloria Langdon, Editors & Publishers Emeritus perennial form seed and giving the name of the plant brought to 25 years ago, July 7, 1994 1951-1993 the meeting. H. Lyle Becker, Publisher The afternoon’s program included talks on “The Red Bud, State 1993-2010 Tree of Oklahoma,” by Mrs. C. W. Meece; “Perennials,” by Mrs. Miss Tiny Tot: Mr. Muscle Winners Tom Muchmore, Publisher Allyson Chadd, Zane Glasgow, Heather Wensler; Kevin Carter Howard Chase and “Hemereallis,” by Mrs. J. C. Warner. 2010-2018 win top awards Mrs. Paul Brooks, program chairman, reported on the state gar- Allyson Blair Chadd of Tonkawa and Zane Christopher Glas- den club convention held in Norman at which the 25th anniversary Lyle Becker, Editor gow of Columbia, Mo. were winners of the Age 2 & Under divi- Janel Geiser, Receptionist/Classified of garden clubs was observed. sion of the Miss Tiny Tot and Mr. Muscle Contest. An Easter motif was emphasized in the refreshments served to Age 3-4 Division winners were Heather Wensler of Perry and DEADLINES Mrs. E. C. Birch, Mrs. Austin Barker, Mrs. Floyd Christian, Mrs. Kevin Carter of Odessa, Tex. Display ads, 10 a.m. Tuesday Warner, Mrs. Brooks, Miss McKinlay, Mrs. A. L. Stahl, Mrs. The event was held Sunday night at Blinn Memorial Park prior Classified ads, Noon Tuesday. Meece, Mrs. Wetmore, Mrs. Howard Chase and Mrs. Jennie Mc- to the patriotic program and fireworks display during Tonkawa’s (Cash in advance, with copy, on classified ads) Kee. News: General news, organizations, announcements Centennial Celebration. Nearly 100 children participated in the first annual event, spon- - Noon Tuesday. Ron Appleman Wins City Election Latebreaking news, 2 p.m. Tuesday. sored by The Tonkawa News. For Councilman At Large Position Sandy Linton served as emcee, Norma Foster who won the 1937 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Dr. Ron Appleman, chairman of the math and science depart- baby contest when Tonkawa’s municipal pool was dedicated, pre- Kay County and rural Tonkawa address, $30.00 per year; Tonkawa ment as Northern Oklahoma college won the councilman at large sented the awards. residents, $30.00 per year; Oklahoma subscriptions, but outside election in the city Tuesday in a close vote over incumbent Lyndel Judges, who will remain anonymous, were all from out-of- Kay County area, $38.00; outside Oklahoma in continental United Wile and Alfred Fuhr. Appleman had 210 votes to 185 Wile and state. States, $46.00; foreign subscriptions available, price on request. 100 for Fuhr. A total of 535 voters cast in the election. All per year, paid in advance. Appleman won two precincts, TC 1, the Methodist church and Periodical postage paid at Tonkawa, OK 74653 TC 4, the police station while Wile won a majority in TC 2, the 10 years ago, July 2, 2009 (USPS 633-360) Masonic Temple and TC 3, Anderson Plumbing and Electric. POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO TONKAWA Wile has served on the council for three years and was elected Tonkawa police lalunch new bike patrol unit here NEWS, P.O. BOX 191, PONCA CITY, OK 74602. in April 1966. Appleman wlll take office at the first council meetig Tonkawa Police have launched a new Bike Patrol for the benefit next month May 6. of the citizens of Tonkawa, Police Chief Scott Dark announced this week. Mrs. Crowder Is Elected New AAUW President The City of Tonkawa has had a bike patrol in the past and now they have two officers certified in bike patrol. Election of a president and secretary, and a presentation by the The Tonkawa BIke Patrol is conducted by Officers Jason Reyes NOC debate team were features of the Tuesday night meeting of and Nicholas Grove. the American Association of University Women held in the Little Both officers attended a BIke Patrol School that was conducted Theatre at the college. by the OSU Police Department in Stillwater. The class was a three Mrs. R. L. Crowder was elected to serve as president for the day event and was instructed by Shawn Gibson of the OSU police coming two years and Mrs. J. Morgan Bush was elected as secre- department. tary for the same period. Tonkawa Police BIcycle Patrol is staffed by two officers at this 65 years ago, April 19, 1954 Dick Finton introduced the debate team who debated the fol- time who provide coverage tot he City of Tonkawa. The bicycle lowing Resolved: That Executive Control of the United States officers received training in an intense 24 hour CLEET certified Highway Meet Set June 3-5 Foreign Policy should be Significantly Curtailed. Members of the law enforcement mountain bike training course. It teaches officers The annual conventionof the U. S. Highway 60 association will team were Richard Keating, Paul Olson, Bob Griffith, Bill Akin bicycle laws, bicycle maintenance, health and nutrition, basic rid- be held in Poplar Bluff, Mo., June 3-5, Harry Harville, president, and Terry McClellan. ing skills and tactical riding skills. announced today. Miss Ann Polk, vice-president presided during the business Delegates to the convention will register at the Dunn hotel be- meeting when Mrs. Sterling Gilbert announced that the Gradu- ginning at 10 a.m.and the first business session will start at 2 p.m. ate Tea be held Sunday, May 4, at the NOC Student Union. An- Dunk these Tonkawa celebrities..... on June 3. nouncement was also made concerning the state convention at the Come out to Blinn Park on the 4th of July and dunk your favorite Another business session will be held June 4 and a banquet will Quo Vadis Motel, Ponca City on April 19 and 20, those wishing to volunteer in the dunk tank! Prices will be $1 for 1 ball, $3 for 5 be held that evening. Milton F. Duvall, president of the Missouri attend were to make reservations as soon as possible. Mrs. Gary balls, or $10 to walk up to the tank and push the button and watch Good Roads association, will be guest speaker. Akers and Randy and Mrs. Randy Glasgow. Implementation chair- them make a huge splash. Come out and enjoy a fun filled day at Saturday, June 5, will be set aside for a tour of the Ozark resort men and Mrs. Crowder, incoming president, will attend from the the park for all ages. All proceeds go towards the Recreation De- area, Harville said. local association. partment. The schedule for the dunk tank will be.. Members of the board of directors who made plans for the con- Present at the Tuesday night meeting were Mrs. G. C. Aldridge, 2:00 - Todd Ross (City Councilman) vention include Harville; Harald Hilmer, Riverside, Calif., vice- Mrs. Marjilea Smithheisler, Mrs. Akers, Mrs. Paul Brooks, Mrs. 2:30 - Charles Conaghan (City Councilman) president; Hollis McGinness, Tonkawa, secretary-treasurer; Bill Bush, Mrs. Crowder, Mrs. Dick Finton, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. R. L. 3:00 - Nick Grove (Police Officer) Huso, Showlow, Ariz.; Jim Norris, Riverside, Calif.; J. E. Thomas, Herren, Mrs. Helen Jones, Mrs. W. R. King, the Rev. Elizabeth 3:30 - Travis Turner (Fire Department) Seneca, Mo.; Roscoe Ake, Socorro, N. M.; Wayman Cornelson Knott, Miss Dorothy Long, Miss Eoline Lucas, Miss Linabel Lu- 4:00 - Justin Kienzle (Fire Department) Fairview; and Howard Bucklingham, Pampa, Tex. cas, Miss Mary McKinlay Mrs. Eldon Moelling, Miss Polk, Miss 4:30 - Jared Grell (Chamber of Commerce President) Pearl Ramsey, Mrs. Leona Rudd, Mrs. James Scheirman and Mrs. 5:00 - Joe Kingery (Local Business Owner) Curtis School Accepts City Band Student E. E. Vineyard. 5:30 - Rob Fehring (Fire Department) Tonkawa high school’s most outstanding musician has been ac- Hostesses were Mrs. Brooks, Miss Lucas and Mrs. Akers. 6:00 - Butch Ingram (City Employee) cepted as a student of clarinet at the Curth Institute of Music at 6:30 - Jerry Hook (Fire Department) Philadelphia, Pa., for the 1954-55 school term. Farewell Coffee On Tuesday Fetes Mrs. R. Evans 7:00 - Shane Alexander (Recreation Director) 7:30 - James Summers (Recreation Committee) Jack Ratterree received word that he had been accepted for the To honor Mrs. Richard Evans, who is leaving Tonkawa Friday exclusive music school after beingone of 13 who auditioned re- with her husband to establish a home in Tulsa, Mrs. Louis Vines, cently for the clarinet opening at the institute. He will study with 203 North Tenth, entertained at a coffee at her home Tuesday af- HIP sets Harvest Walk 11 a.m. Saturday Arthur Giglietti, who is first clarinetist with the Philadelphia Sym- ternoon. The third annual Community Harvest Walk is set for 11 a.m. phony. Those attending were Mrs. E. M. Wetmore, Mrs. Jim Terbush, Saturday, July 4 at the Heart in the Park labyrinth located in the Students are accepted on a scholarship basis exclusively and pay Mrs. Fred Roush, Mrs. Jerry Houser, Mrs. Sterling Gilbert, Mrs. Tonkawa Contennial Park, Sixth Street and Grand Avenue. HIP no tuition, textbook or music fees. Melvin Love, Mrs. Hugh Simmons, Mrs. Bill Reynolds and Miss Chair Melinda Glasgow said HIP members will be on hand from Ratterre has studies with Keith Stein, clarinet instructor at Mich- Tamara Smith. The Evans have lived in Tonkawa for two years and 10:30 a.m. to noon to give out wheat stalks for walkers to leave at igan State college, for the past three summers while attending Na- four months and Rev. Evans has been pastor of the Tonkawa Bible the heart-shaped goal in the center of the labyrinth. tional Music Camp at Interlochen, Mich., and with Richard Rence church. In Tulsa he will be pastor of the Memorial Bible church Citizens are invited to walk the labyrinth and remain to watch of Tonkawa for two years. and will deliver his first sermon Sunday morning. Mrs. Evans has the Fourth July parade. Several benches are scattered throughout In state and national competition he has won several honors. been teaching school in Blackwell and resigned her post in order the park, but persons may want to bring their own lawn chairs. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ratterree, 301 West Grand, he to make the move on Friday. HIP members will have soft drinks and HIP merchandise for will leave for Curtis Institute early next fall. sale. Persons interested in purchasing a personalized paver for the Xi Alpha Pi Chapter Meets With Mrs. Mugg Grand Heart Walk or other items for the park can pick up order forms. Members will be available to answer questions about the 50 years ago, April 3, 1969 A lesson from the study book “The Grand Tour” was presented Heart in the Park project, including the Hands in Clay phase. by Mrs. Elmer Thomas and Mrs. Charles Schnorr when members Church Plans Budget Drive Kickoff Feed of the Xi Alpha Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday night The First Methodist church will open its drive for the 1954-55 in the home of Mrs. Everett Mugg. The first part of the lesson on Place a want ad by calling 628-2532 budget with a kickoff supper in the church basement at 7 p.m. Burma, Indonesia and Thailand was given by Mrs. Thomas and and asking for Janel Wednesday, Rev. J. Ray Lawler, pastor, announced today. Mrs. Schnorr presented the second part on China. Division leaders and team captains to conduct the budget drive, New officers of the chapter are Mrs. Thomas, president; Mrs. M. known as the Roy Farrow plan, have been chosen and an education- D. Porter; vice-president; Mrs. Roscoe McBride, secretary; Mrs. al program on the budget conducted here the past three weeks. Oscar Merrell, treasurer; and Mrs. Albert Wetmore, civil defense. At the kickoff supper Louis Strong, Blackwell, will be guest Members present at the meeting Monday were Mrs. J. Morgan The Mother of all Disclaimers speaker. Mrs. Bob Asbury and Roy Austin are in charge of the rest Bush, Mrs. Jack Hultzman, Mrs. Merrell, Mrs. Neil Metcalf, Mrs. of the program. David Owen, Mrs. Schnorr, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. McDaniel Wall, Andy Evans and Pete Sloan are division leaders for the budget- Mrs. Albert Wetmore and the hostess. The publisher of this newspaper, and espe- drive. Team captains are Franics Langdon, Joel Gilbert, Lin True- cially the editor, cannot be held responsible for any Mrs. Ray Presides At Social Club typos, wrong dates, wrong figures, incorrect addresses, Letters to Editor Policy Meeting in Home of Mrs. McCoy bad information, inclement weather, mange, computer Letters to the editor are printed in The Tonkawa News. President Mrs. Ronald Ray, conducted the meeting when mem- viruses, bad tv reception, computer failure, dead batter- We should receive them no later than 10:00 a.m. Tuesday if they bers of the Tonkawa Social club met Thursday in the home of Mrs. ies, headaches, measles, chickenpox or anything else that are to be printed in that week’s paper. They must be signed by the E. O. McCoy. you do not like or disagree with. author and include a verifiable address and telephone number. Mrs. Adrin Carr, chaplain, conducted the devotionals using All letters become the property of The Tonkawa News and we re- serve the right to edit all letters. Keep them short. Send letters to: scripture from Luke 24 and an article “The Resurrection” from the Originally from the Corstorphine Journal, the Official Newsletter Editor, The Tonkawa News, Upper Room. The group sang “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.” of Clan Forrester, Society, Inc., but heartily endorsed by your Tonkawa P.O. Box 250, Tonkawa, OK 74653 The roll call was the reading of poetry and Mrs. McCoy intro- News editor, etc. (Amen.) Email us: [email protected] duced the afternoon program which consisted of members read- Thursday, July 4, 2019 -- Page 5 Tonkawa THE TONKAWA NEWS • Tonkawa, Oklahoma

Billings chamber sponsors July 4th community party The Billings Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in the Bill- ings Community Building. The meeting was called to or- der at 6:02 p.m. by President Learned. The flag salute was led by Lewain Learned and the prayer given by Rev. Ruth Tipps. Billings Vacation Bible School Those answering roll call Join the Billings Churches for Vacation Bible School July 15, were Lewain Learned, Aimie 16 and 17. Dinner will be served at the Billings Baptist church Learned, Eileen Learned, Karen at 5:30 p.m. Classes will be at the Billings Christian Church Culp, Mark Branson, Melinda at 6:30 p.m. Pick up is at 8:45 p.m. Registration is July 14 at Branson, Ruth Tipps, Samantha the Community building from 6-7 p.m. with “Free Eats.” After Stanley, and Candy Oller. registrations, children can swim free at the pool. For more in- Minutes from the May meet- formation contact Karen Culp at 580-541-4428. ing were not available. Learned reported he presented located on Highway 15 and the Financial Report – Karen Academic Achievement Med- Culp reported financials per old grocery store(building only) als on behalf of the Chamber on Main street through June 28, Billings yard of the month Beth Bierig’s phone message- to Billings “straight A” stu- Scott and Kay Ranney are recipients of the Billings Chamber of Commerce June/July Yard of Savings and checking-$3148.92 2019. dents Erica Nightengale and Ty Coming Events –Billings the Month. The Ranney’s have recently revamped their yard and porch decor at the suggestion and Arts and Crafts $1238.18. Haynes at the Billings School of daughter Chelsea and with the help of their son Doug and his wife Julia. If you get a chance, Financials were approved as Community Block Party – Sat- Awards Assembly in May. urday, June 29 - Lion’s Park take a drive down W. Lowe Street and enjoy this exceptionally pretty yard. reported. Aimie Learned, School Board Yard of the Month – Candy 6:00 - ? p.m. member, reported a new Super- Billings Community Vaca- Oller reported the presentation intendent, Corey Saucer, was would be made soon to Kay and tion Bible School – July 14th hired at a recent School Board (Registration) – July 17th – Scott Ranney. Meeting. Learned also report- New Business Billings Baptist Church (meal) ed the school will be holding 5:30-6pm; Billings Christian 4th of July – The Chamber movie nights throughout the is sponsoring a Community Church – 6-8:30 p.m. summer and funds raised from Chamber Meeting – Wednes- Block Party at Lion’s Park on concessions will be used for the June 29, 2019 beginning at 6:00 day, July 17, 2019 – 6:00 p.m. new high school girls’ volley- - Community Building. p.m. Free Hot Dogs, chips, wa- ball team. termelon and drinks will be Adjournment – Motion was Town Hall News – The swim- made by Aimie Learned, and served and games played. Beth ming pool is closed for repair Bierig is chair of this event and second by Mark Branson to but should reopen by June 21st. adjourn, time being 6:21 p.m. has been gathering donations. Ben Miller, a newcomer to the There will not be a Fireworks Motion carried. Billings Community, has do- Candy Oller, Reporter Show this year due to lack of nated season swimming passes certified Fireworks personnel to all children residing in Bill- For a Tonkawa News with the Volunteer Fire Depart- ings. The Town of Billings is ment or Town of Billings. receiving purchase bids for the Subscription, Call Janel Wheat Festival – Beth Bierig, gas station/convenience store at 580-628-2532 chair was unable to attend the meeting. The 31st annual Wheat Festival is scheduled for October 12th. Oller suggested getting with Beth and possibly Local arts council helps fund national trip setting up a work night to help ZONE:Blackwell’s TSANE (Technology Students of America) are off to the national competition in mail out vendor booth applica- Washington DC this summer. Students, front, Braden Denney, Christian Widener and Matthue tions. Mooring,for week and back ofCharleigh JUNE Haskins, 30, Davin 2019 Matthews, Axel Paige and Meyah Mooring re- School News- Lewain ceived a check from the North Central Oklahoma Arts Council (NCOAC)2x2 ads to may help financerun anywhere their trip. inThe your competition newspaper. includes Don’t forget to remind your classified department to download the digitalline photography,ads for this video week production, at www.okpress.com/ocan and graphics design in - CHOOSE THE AD SIZE CLOSEST TO YOUR COLUMN WIDTH addition to robotics. The teacher/ sponsor is Kari Widener.

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Birch: June 21. Elevation above normal, water clear and in the 80s. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around the discharge and the outlet tower. There are no boat ramps open as of 4:30 pm on June 21. Report submit- Buc football ted by Paul Welch, game war- den stationed in Osage County. 2019 schedule... Carl Blackwell: June 24. El- Friday, Aug. 30 -- Blackwell evation above normal, water here 77 and murky. Crappie fair on Friday, Sept. 6 -- at Newkirk minnows, tube jigs and worms Friday, Sept. 13 -- at Langs- along shorelines and crappie ton Hughes dock. Channel catfish fair on Friday, Sept. 20 -- Drumright chicken liver, stinkbait and here (Homecoming) worms along riprap, standing Friday, Sept. 27 -- at Pawnee timber and tailwater. Striped Friday, Oct. 4 -- Pawhuska bass hybrids fair on cut bait, here grubs and minnows in coves, Brayden Lucas on national wrestling team Friday, Oct. 11 -- at Wood- main lake and spillway. Re- land Brayden Lucas, 8th grade son of Brody and Amber Lucas of Edmond, (third from left above), attended the Na- port submitted by Emily Long, Thursday, Oct. 17 -- Morris- tionals School Boys Tournament in Indianapolis in Greco and Free-style wrestling. He and his team-mates com- game warden stationed in Payne son here peted with 39 other states. Oklahoma won second, behind only Pennsylvania. He was also named an All- County. Friday, Oct. 25 -- Barnsdall American and wrestled at 106 pounds. Brayden is the grandson of John Lucas and Drew Smith, both of Tonkawa. Kaw: June 25. Elevation 31 here 1/2 ft. above normal, water Saugeye good on crankbaits, Friday, Nov. 1 -- Open muddy. Blue, channel and flat- cut bait and jigs in the main Friday, Nov. 8 -- at Hominy head catfish good on crawfish, lake and around points. Blue Hospice of North Central All games will be at 7 p.m. cut bait, live bait, live shad, catfish fair on cut bait in the The Bucs will remain in punch bait, stinkbait, sunfish discharge and along riprap. Oklahoma Infant Loss Program District A-5 which includes and worms along flats, shal- Largemouth bass good on Langston-Hughes, Drumright, lows, shorelines, flooded crop plastic baits along weed beds. Losing an infant is a life changing event. No words can describe the feeling a parent experiences Pawnee, Pawhuska, Woodland, fields and around mulberry Report submitted by Stephen after the loss of a child. Whether the loss occurs as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal loss, Morrison, Barnsdall and Hom- trees. Crappie and white Paul, game warden stationed parents may find themselves unable to cope with the range of emotions this loss brings. iny. bass good on grubs, jigs, live in Noble County. Butterfly Wings, a program of Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, (formerly known as Raindrops) is designed to help those who have experience infant loss. The professional staff of Butterfly Wings bait, live shad, minnows and Canton: June 21. Elevation are ready to walk with you, and your loved ones through your grief journey. Grief counseling is of- spoons below the dam, main above normal, water clear. fered in person, or by phone, as well as many library resources to help you understand your feelings lake, riprap and bridges. Channel and blue catfish fair on of loss and to assist you through your grief journey. Children also feel the loss when a loved one dies, Striped bass hybrids, striped cut bait and shad around dam and their reactions can be quite different from adults. Counselors are available for individual support, bass, white bass and walleye and spillway. Report submitted as well as Club Monarch offered quarterly and our yearly camp, Camp Monarch for children. good on Alabama rigs, flukes, by Mark Walker, game warden The Butterfly Wings staff want you to know you are not alone. We would be honored to help you hair jigs, jerk baits, live shad, stationed in Blaine County. sassy shad and topwater lures through your grief journey. Please call Hospice of North Central Oklahoma at 580-762-9102 for more below the dam. Report sub- Buffet breakfast information. mitted by Spencer Grace, Saturdays efits equal to $1 for every $2 you are over the limit. This applies to game warden stationed in both you and your wife. The earnings limit doesn’t go away until Kay County. Fly-in/walk-in buffet break- your reach your full retirement age, so when contemplating wheth- Socialby AMAC Certified Security Social Security AdvisorMatters Russell Gloor Keystone: June 20. Elevation fast is held the first Saturday of er to collect benefits before your full retirement age you should Association of Mature American Citizens above normal, water muddy. every month, rain or shine, from assess the amount of benefit loss you will incur if your earnings Ask Rusty - Should I claim benefits early and invest them? Blue catfish fair on cut bait be- 7-10 a.m. at the Ponca City Re- exceed the earnings limit. Although at your full retirement age low the dam. Report submitted gional Airport. Proceeds go to Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and my wife is 62. We both have (FRA) Social Security gives you time credit for any months you by Karlin Bailey, game warden the Ponca City Aviation Foun- good paying careers. Our original plan was to wait until we each don’t received benefits because you exceeded the earnings limit, it stationed in Creek County. dation which benefits aviation turned 70 before drawing our Social Security benefits. But I was will take you years to recover any withheld benefits because they Skiatook: June 21. Elevation education, scholarships, needy talking to a friend who is a very successful small business owner only slightly increase your benefit at your FRA to compensate for above normal, water clear and kids, and the airport. Cost is $7 who told me that he started drawing his SS benefits at age 62. He withheld benefits from over-earning (you need to live long enough in the 80s. Blue and channel for adults and $4 for children. puts the funds in a mutual fund every month. He has “run the num- to recover those lost benefits). catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bers “ and he is convinced that he will come out ahead rather than And did your friend consider this: your surviving spouse will bait, live bait, PowerBait, stink- waiting to draw at age 70. I was shocked to hear this advice since I receive 100% of the benefit you are receiving at your death. If you bait, worms and jug fishing has Believe in had never heard any expert advocate this option before. What say claim before your full retirement age, your surviving spouse will picked up around flats, main you, Sir? Signed: Questioning My Plan get the reduced amount; if you wait until after your full retirement lake and flooded vegetation. Tonkawa! Dear Questioning: I, too, have “run the numbers” many times. age to claim, your surviving spouse will get the full amount of Crappie fair on jigs and min- Although Social Security will say that it makes no difference when your benefit increased by delayed retirement credits. Benefits are nows at 5-15 ft. around brush We do! you apply (they say you get the same in total benefits no matter about 76% more at age 70 than they are at age 62. structure and standing timber. which age you claim) with average longevity today being in the Of course, the question of when to apply must always take into As of 4:30 pm on June 21 the mid-80’s (84 for men; 87 for women) that may not be true. I have account your current financial needs, your current health and life- Place a Tonkawa only boat ramp open is the done numerous “break even analyses” and have found that if one style, and your expected longevity (considering your family his- News Classified Ad! south ramp in Blackdog Park. claims at their full retirement age instead of at age 62, they will tory). Whether to claim early and invest those benefits or wait until Call Janel at 628-2532 Sooner: June 23. Eleva- have collected the same amount of benefits at age 78 in either case. later is a choice only you can make. But you should consider the tion normal, water murky. That means that by living longer than age 78, you will realize more above points and compare the guarantee of increasing your life- in total cumulative lifetime Social Security benefits by waiting un- time benefit amount by 6% to 8% for each year you wait to claim, til your full retirement age to apply. Similarly, if you wait until age against the interest or growth rate you might expect from investing 70 to claim, you will break even (collect the same in total benefits) in the securities market. at age 82, and if you live beyond 82 you’ll get more in cumulative This article is intended for information purposes only and does benefits by waiting. If you live well beyond those ages, the extra not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions benefits can be very substantial. and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and I wonder if your friend included in his analysis how the “earn- accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). ings test” affected his early benefits. If you are still working and NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated you claim benefits before you reach your full retirement age, you’ll with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any be subject to Social Security’s “earnings limit” ($17,640 for 2019) other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website which, if you exceed it, will cause Social Security to withhold ben- or email us. Thursday, July 4, 2019 -- Page 7 Classifieds THE TONKAWA NEWS • Tonkawa, Oklahoma FOR HELP HeartLand RENT WANTED Classified Tips To Help You REAL ESTATE & AUCTION CO. Write Your 122 E. 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PRICE REDUCED $17.00 believable! 2 bed, 1 bath, 701 E Grand, Tonkawa Home- lege Tonkawa is currently seek- Shelby Rudd, Sales Associate, 580-304-1018 Tonkawa News For ads over 20 words in 4. Include Price -- research town Realtors 580.363.2345. ing a full time Title III NASNTI Chad Shultz, Sales Associate, 580.401.1788 IS AVAILABLE length, add 25 cents per word shows that people are more in- www.steffenhometown.com Distance Learning Specialist. Nikki Shultz, Sales Associate, 580.716.7458 ONLINE! T26-5c the First Time, 20 cents per word terested when they know the Nancy Pinkerton, Sales Associate, 580.628.4030 Subscribe online at For more information, please for all additional insertions. price, if the price is negotiable, Todd Ross, Broker, 580.823.0266 tonkawanews.com see our website at www.noc. READER ADS & POETRY say so. E-mail us: [email protected] Like us on Facebook edu/staff . EOE per line $1.00 5. Be Home -- when you run Follow us on Facebook @TheTonkawaNews T27-2c CARD OF THANKS (Limit your ad, be home, or specify OFFICE 50 words) $10.00 the hours buyers can call. Most SUPPLIES Northern Oklahoma Devel- OBITUARIES (Limit 300 people won’t call back. These opment Authority, DBA Cher- words) $10.00 are tips to help you get started. Minutes of the Kay County Commissioners okee Strip Transit is accepting DEADLINE: NOON Tues- For additional assistance, call us (Published in the Tonkawa News, Tonkawa, Oklahoma, Thursday, July 4, 2019) For all your letterhead, enve- applications for part-time driv- day for Thursday publication. today. One of our sales represen- lope, business card needs, see tatives will be happy to help you Kay County Commissioners DA Hermanson said the county doesn’t and services to the Clerk’s office. DA ers for the Tonkawa CST Of- CASH IN ADVANCE: Clas- enter into any contract other than yearly Janel at The Tonkawa News, write your ad. Monday, June 17, 2019 Hermanson mentioned the contract is fice. Applicant must be able to sified Advertising (reader type) Newkirk, Oklahoma contracts unless there is a benefit. He strangely written and mentioned there 108 N. Seventh, 628-2532. is CASH IN ADVANCE. The said he doesn’t like the automatic re- work up to 39 hours per week. The Tonkawa News The Board of County Commission- is signature place for the officer. Sever- only exceptions are business newal language either and asked the al officers present stated due to the lack T14-tfn Light lifting is required. Ap- (580) 628-2532 ers (BOCC) of Kay County, Oklahoma, firms that have regular accounts met in regular session at 9:00 o’clock BOCC to table so he could have further of upgrades needed by KellPro they plicant must have clean driving 126 E. Grand, Tonkawa discussion with Clearwater. who have their Classified Ad- a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2019, the were disappointed with KellPro. Mo- Self-inking stamps save time record, drug test and criminal Motion was made by Godberson and tion carried: Godberson, aye; Wilson, vertising billed along with their meeting was posted for public informa- and hassle in many everyday background check. Starting tion on June 14, 2019, at 8:50 a.m. at the seconded by Shanks tabling the Clear- aye; Shanks, aye. other accounts. water Enterprise Renewal Amendment jobs. How many things do you Courthouse front door, Commissioners Motion was made by Shanks and pay is $7.25/hour. NODA/ ERRORS:THIS TheCOPY Publisher’s ONLY FOR THE WEEK OF to the Gas Sales Agreement for further seconded by Wilson approving Profes- write repetatively? Order some Court, and basement handicapped en- CST is an Equal Opportunities responsibility for any mistakes trance of the Kay County Courthouse review. Motion carried: Godberson, sional Legal Services Contract between right now at The Tonkawa Employer. An application may JUNE 30, 2019 – (OCAN063019).

ALL ZONES ALL in Classified Ads ends after ad in Newkirk, Oklahoma. aye; Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. the BOCC, Kay County Assessor (both News, 126 E. Grand or 628- Agreement with Architect In Part- be arranged to be picked up at Chairman Jack Godberson called the parties referred to as “Client”) and Tis- 2532. isPlease published. choose Unless the copy advertiser below that best fits your ONE column width. Thank you. meeting to order. Those present were nership to design an Annex to the Kay dal & O’Hara, PLLC (T&O) where the Cherokee Strip Transit, 118 notifies us after first insertion, as follows: John A. Wilson, Member; County Courthouse: DA Hermanson necessary, T&O shall appear as coun- T23-tfn South Seventh by calling 580- the ad is presumed to be correct. said he and ADA Billie Chrz have spent Jason Shanks, Member; Brian Her- sel, and may act on behalf of Client, or 541-8334. Please phone AT ONCE in case much time reviewing this contract. He at the direction of Client, with regard manson, District Attorney (DA); Susan PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: T26-2c of error. Phone 628-2532 and Keen, Kay County Assessor; Steve Kel- explained AIP initially sent wrong con- to the Issues, including, without limita- All real estate advertised herein is 1.5” X 3.6” 1.66” X 3.4” ley, Kay County Sheriff; Dennis Bone- tract and after receiving the correct con- tion, in any hearing, trial or appellate subject to the Federal Fair Housing ask for the Ad Taker. tract it was noticed the overall project proceeding. DA Hermanson said this is Act, which makes it illegal to adver- well, Emergency Management Direc- tise “any preference, limitation, or tor; Shannon Mallery, OSU Extension; increased from 6%-8%. DA Herman- the lawsuit concerning the wind farms OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA son said his question to AIP is why the discrimination because of race, color Donna Parker, Oklahoma Court Ser- and Blackwell Economic Development religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- Classified Tips To Help You vices; Skyler Matthew, Kaw Nation; cost went up because of the size of the Authority (BEDA); Hermanson said he tus or national origin, or intention to CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED Claude Williams, Taxpayers for Trans- job; he asked BOCC to table until he works closely with this law firm to help make any such preference, limitation Write Your or discrimination.” parency; Sharon Rowen, kaynewscow. can discuss the situation further. keep amount of time to a minimum. DA AdvertisingAD NETWORK AD NETWORK Motion was made by Godberson and Hermanson said this firm represents This newspaper will not knowingly Classified Ad... com; Tammy Reese, Secretary/Kay accept any advertising for real estate FOR MORE INFO CALL seconded by Shanks tabling Agreement 1. Identify -- begin with the FOR MORE INFO CALL County Clerk. (See sign in sheet). several other counties who are deal- which is in violation of the law. All 1-888-815-2672 Chairman Jack Godberson led the with Architect In Partnership to design ing with the same type of tax issues; he persons are hereby informed that all Rates... item for sale, service you are of- 1-888-815-2672 Flag Salute. an Annex to the Kay County Court- said the contract can be terminated at dwellings advertised are available on fering, or job title of the person house. Motion carried: Godberson, aye; an equal opportunity basis. DialWANT 628-2532 TO BUY Motion was made by Shanks and any time. Assessor Susan Keen told the you’re looking to hire. WANT TO BUY Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. cost of services is divided with Grant and ask for Ad Taker seconded by Wilson approving regular HANK HAS CASH WILL DASH! For Motion was made by Shanks and County; Grant County paying for 60% Rates... 2. Describe -- the more infor- HANK HAS CASH WILL DASH! For meeting minutes of June 10, 2019. Mo- old guitars, amps, mandolins, ukule- seconded by Wilson approving on and Kay County responsible for 40%. One time, 20 words or less mation you provide to the reader old guitars, amps, mandolins, ukuleles, tion carried: Godberson, aye; Wilson, les, Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, County Treasurer’s Summary of Col- Motion carried: Godberson, aye; Wil- $5.00 the better the responses. Put Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, etc. aye; Shanks, aye. etc. Top dollar cash paid. 40 years in Motion was made by Shanks and lections May 2019 Monthly Report. son, aye; Shanks, aye. yourself in the buyer’s place. Top dollar cash paid. 40 years in Tulsa. Tulsa.Two 1-800-525-7273 Times, 20 words www.string or less- seconded by Wilson approving to en- Motion carried: Godberson, aye; Wil- Road and Bridge Projects/Circuit What would you want to know? 1-800-525-7273 www.stringswest.com son, aye; Shanks, aye. swest.com$9.00 ter into Executive Session in pursuant Engineering District (CED) No. 8 Road 3. Don’t Exaggerate -- list the Motion was made by Godberson and and Bridge Projects: Three times, 20 words or to and convened under authority of 25 features and the condition. Make ADVERTISE STATEWIDE O.S. Section 307.B.4 to discuss pend- seconded by Shanks approving Texas Commissioner Godberson told his $100.00, monthly reward fees. Motion less,ADVERTISE $13.00 STATEWIDE ing litigation on Case No. CJ-2019-85 County, $41 per child per day, Juvenile crews have been blading and hauling carried: Godberson, aye; Wilson, aye; Four times, 20 words or less your description attractive, but Put your message where it matters most (9:04 a.m.). Motion carried: Godber- Detention Contract. Motion carried: material to roads district wide, mowing Shanks, aye. Put$17.00 your message where it mat- believable! – IN OKLAHOMA NEWSPAPERS. We Godberson, aye; Wilson, aye; Shanks, Motion was made by Shanks and ters most – IN OKLAHOMA son, aye; Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. ditches, boom mowing, filling in wash- For ads over 20 words in 4. Include Price -- research can place your ad in 158 newspapers. Commissioner Shanks briefly aye. outs on Lake Rd., and road was opened seconded by Wilson approving the NEWSPAPERS. We can place For more information or to place Motion was made by Godberson and length, add 25 cents per word shows that people are more in- stepped out and returned. last Thursday morning. following Transfer of Appropriations: your ad in 158 newspapers. an ad, contact Landon Cobb at seconded by Shanks tabling the fol- Treasurer Resale Capital Outlay- the First Time, 20 cents per word terested when they know the Motion was made by Shanks and Commissioner Shanks said his crews For more information or to place (405) 499-0022 or toll-free in OK at lowing Juvenile Detention Contracts: are working on “R” Street getting pipes $200,000.00 to Resale Maintenance & price, if the price is negotiable, seconded by Wilson approving to re- anfor ad,all additional contact Landon insertions. Cobb at 1-888-815-2672. enter the BOCC regular meeting (9:20 Northwest Oklahoma Regional, $58 and tank cars put in where needed and Operation; Treasurer Travel- $1,162.48 (405)READER 499-0022 ADSor toll-free & POETRY in OK at say so. per child per day; Beckham County a.m.). Motion carried: Godberson, aye; hauling rock. to Personal Service. Motion carried: 1-888-815-2672.per line $1.00 5. Be Home -- when you run Regional, $58 per child per day. DA Commissioner Wilson said crews are Godberson, aye; Wilson, aye; Shanks, Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. CARD OF THANKS (Limit your ad, be home, or specify No action was taken regarding Ex- Hermanson said the contract language working to get roads opened, hauling aye. 348250 words) Communityworks $10.00 2485.00; 3486 the hours buyers can call. Most ecutive Session on pending litigation reads the contract is between North- shale, grading roads, temporarily fixed Motion was made by Shanks and OK Juvenile Justice SVCS 1880.00; people won’t call back. These Case No. CJ-2019-85. west Oklahoma Regional and Beckham a culvert on Chrysler and Brake Rd., seconded by Wilson approving and OBITUARIES (Limit 300 Maintenance 2204 Oklahoma State Report given by Donna Parker, County; DA Hermanson said he needed digging shale, checking roads, pickup awarding the lowest/best bidder on words) $10.00 are tips to help you get started. University 384.25; 4003 Standley Sys- Oklahoma Court Services, present- to make a phone call regarding the lan- up and putting out more road closed the six-month bids for commonly used For additional assistance, call us temsDEADLINE: Inc 51.13; Mileage NOON 3856 Ratliff, Tues- ing the number of community service guage. Motion carried: Godberson, aye; signs, working on one haul truck in the items (opened in BOCC meeting on Maribethday for Thursday 18.50; OLETS publication. 3203 Dept. today. One of our sales represen- hour’s defendants are working and Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. shop, and, by recommendation from an 6-10-19) as follows: of PublicCASH Safety IN ADVANCE: 70.00; 3833 Clas Dept.- tatives will be happy to help you the projects they are involved in: Ms. Purchasing a rescue boat for the engineer, closed Hunnewell Bridge. NOTE: EACH SIX-MONTH BID of Public Safety 350.00; Phone 3257 write your ad. Parker reported new community ser- Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff Kelley No action was taken on declaring an IS LINE-ITEMIZED LISTING SEV- sified Advertising (reader type) Touchtone Communications 29.56; vice clients-24, regular community stated this is a matter his department emergency on Lake and South Pecan ERAL DIFFERENT PRODUCTS PER is CASH IN ADVANCE. The Plants 3346 Greenfield Greenhouses The Tonkawa News service clients turned in for the month- has been looking into for some time. He Rds., Dist#1. Godberson questioned BID NUMBER. THE LOWEST BID- 199.40;only Repairs exceptions 3344 Jackson are business Boiler & (580) 628-2532 65, sanction community service hours said although the flooding issues may Commissioner Shanks. Shanks said DER (unless noted) IS SELECTED Tankfirms Co. that 35332.00; have regular 3801 Watchguard accounts 126 E. Grand, Tonkawa completed-360, total hours completed- not happen again for several years, after this was a major collector road and ER PER LINE ITEM, FOR THAT REA- Videowho 410.00; have their Service Classified 4067 Take AdTen- 958.40 and community service offend- looking back, it has been an issue over money through ODOT could be used SON, MORE THAN ONE VENDOR Tire 210.83; Stamps 4031 Postmaster tion 79.33; 4004 Cintas Corporation er completions-20. Completed events the past 10 years where his department for funding. Godberson said it was not WILL BE AWARDED TO EACH BID vertising billed along with their 110.00; Subscription 3206 LiveView 111.92; Telephone 3977 Lingo Com- where clients cleaned, painted, cleaned has received around 26 emergency calls a major collector road and FEMA is NUMBER. other accounts. GPS Inc 119.85; Supplies 3644 Sta- munications 103.59; Jail Debt-ST equipment and flagged, picked up trash of this nature. Sheriff Kelley said after supposed to fund. Bid#2019-15 Asphalt- Asphalt ERRORS: The Publisher’s ples 57.94; 3825 Cintas Corporation Tax Collections 4057 Kay County JFA in Newkirk and at the cemetery, put his contacted he then has to contact Motion was made by Shanks and sec- Producers, Inc.; Daniels Ready-Mix; 389.32;responsibility 3827 Southwest for any mistakes Business #124183 301924.85; Resale Fees 3671 out buoys, hung new signs, picked up the Highway Patrol for assistance with onded by Godberson tabling going out Evans & Associates; Logan County Productsin Classified 963.91; Ads 3828 ends Farha after Whole ad- Forte 56.00; Publication 3415 Tonkawa brush from the flooding and assisted resources; he said he feels we owe it on bid for two (2) bridges, Bridge#44 Asphalt Co.; McConnell & Associates; saleis published. Co. 324.41; Unless 3921 Farha advertiser Whole- News 279.10; 3416 Tonkawa News with feeding the animals at the follow- to the public to be able to help in this & Bridge#260 on BIA Six (6) Bridge T&C Asphalt Materials-($0.50 higher) sale Co. 995.51; Training 318 ACCO 1379.65; RM&P Risers 4029 B & C ing places: Santa’s Helper Flea Market, regard. Chairman Godberson asked if Contract, Dist#2., waiting for specifica- selected because of $0.50 a bag deliv- notifies us after first insertion, 268.13; Uniforms 3793 Village Screen Business Products 539.97; SH Svc Fee Friendship Feast, Habitat for Humanity, there was a charge from the people that tions. Motion carried: Godberson, aye; ery charge and the fact you can’t drive the ad is presumed to be correct. Print 50.73; windshield 3927 Safelite Expenses 3478 Card Service Center Kay County Dist#1, City of Newkirk, are helping; Sheriff responded, there is Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. to location and pick up for that cost; FulfillmentPlease phone Inc AT 377.98; ONCE Health in case Billing 74.32; Fuel 3928 Casey’s General Store Wheatheart Nutrition, Ponca City Lake, no charge. Sheriff said there could be Motion was made by Godberson and Tulsa Asphalt, LLC. 3588of error.City of PhoneBlackwell 628-2532 367.17; Copier and #3787 15.78; Juvenile Transports 3488 Ponca City Disc Golf and new Life liability issues if something happens seconded by Shanks approving going Motion carried: Godberson, aye; 3393ask R.K.for the Black Ad Inc Taker. 151.41; 3394 R.K. Barrows, Charles Raymond 426.00; Trails. Upcoming events: Habitat for from a private boat owner. The size of out on bid to replace 140’ of asphalt Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. Black Inc 175.13; Janitorial 3584 Maintenance 3846 Burkes Auto Body Humanity, Santa’s Helper & Flea Mar- the boat, the motor, approximate cost roadway on east Lake Rd. due to recent New Business [As per 1991 O.S. ANCO Services 2085.00; Lease 3149 & Restoration 842.00; Supplies 3474 ket, Ponca City Disc Golf, Blackwell of $34,000, and needs were discussed. flood damage, Dist#1. Shanks asked 25 § 311.A.9 - ‘New Business’, as Pitney Bowes Global Financial Ser- Farha Wholesale Co. 317.96; Trans- Museum, Ponca City Lake, Wheatheart Commissioner Shanks stated he didn’t Godberson if he had an estimate and used herein, shall mean any matter not vice LLC 144.93; Payroll 3755 Okla- ports 3490 Creppel, Charles Dale Nutrition and Friendship Feast. think the county needed and didn’t Godberson replied it would cost around known about or which could not have homa State Dept of Health 34500.56; 201.00; 3893 Feinburg, Josh 198.00; Client Agreement with Troy & feel it was a priority. Sheriff Kelley $25,000. Shanks told Godberson he been reasonably foreseen prior to the 3756 Oklahoma State Dept of Health 3894 Carter, Lynzy 51.00; 3983 Pres- Banks, Inc. to conduct a forensic, retro- told people in these situations need to could use the Public Competitive Bid- time of posting.] None. 33066.25; Phone 3583 AT&T 318.11; ley, Hope 105.00 active audit of all utility and telecom- be rescued and time can be of the es- ding Act under Title 61 for this proj- Motion was made by Shanks and Services 3705 Marvel’s Handyman Details’ concerning the above listed munications accounts paid by Kay sence in some situations. Godberson ect and Godberson told he wanted to seconded by Wilson approving Payroll Service 180.00; Translation 3446 Lan- purchase orders/claims are available in County to identify overcharges and asked where the boat would be stored. bid it out this way for FEMA. Motion with warrants to be released on June guage Line Services 368.41; Highway the County Clerk’s Office. All records billing errors made by service provid- Sheriff said a carport would need to be carried: Godberson, aye; Wilson, aye; 27, 2019, Blanket Purchase Orders and null 3654 River Ridge Construction Llc are open to the public, and any person ers: DA Hermanson explained their built. Sheriff said his department could Shanks, aye. Maintenance & Operation Claims. Mo- 450.00; Billing 3340 Kay Electric Co- may examine same during regular of- services and told the company looks pay $20,000 plus the maintenance and Motion was made by Wilson and tion carried: Godberson, aye; Wilson, operative 264.00; Diesel 4017 Farmers fice hours. at bills, determines if overpaid. If they training and would like the county to seconded by Godberson approving aye; Shanks, aye. Grain Company 13482.68; Dumpster There being no other business, mo- find the county has been overcharged pay the remainder of the balance. Com- Resolution No. 18, 19-143 to approve FY 2018/2019 PURCHASE OR- 3708 Davis Sanitation 55.00; Fold- tion was made by Shanks and seconded Troy & Banks will get 35% of back missioner Wilson asked if he could get closure of Hunnewell Bridge, D#3. DERS: ers 3966 Southwest Business Products by Wilson to adjourn, 11:18 a.m. Mo- due money and 35% moving forward grant money for this purchase. Sheriff Motion carried: Godberson, aye; Wil- Assr Rev Fee Maps 3740 Pioneer 34.50; Lease 4038 Welch State Bank tion carried: Godberson, aye; Wilson, for the next 12 months; Troy & Banks said he didn’t know of any grants avail- son, aye; Shanks, aye. Technology Center 30.00; Supplies 2136.55; 4039 SNB NA 857.19; 4040 aye; Shanks, aye. only get paid if they find the county is able. Godberson asked Skyler Matthew, Motion was made by Shanks and 3734 Staples 71.08; 4013 Southwest SNB NA 4113.38; 4041 RCB Bank Approved this 24th day of June, entitled to a refund. Kaw Nation, if this is something the seconded by Wilson approving the fol- Business Products 87.40; Tablet 3964 3096.08; 4042 Caterpillar Financial 2019. Motion was made by Wilson and tribe would be willing to help out with; lowing Kay County Monthly Reports Apple Inc 668.00; Drug Court Attor- Services Corp 3846.88; Mileage 4060 JACK GODBERSON, CHAIR- seconded by Godberson approving Mr. Matthew said he would check. The for May 2019: Court Clerk; Health De- ney Fees 3529 Terrell Law Firm PLLC Shanks, Jason R. 150.22; Parts 3807 MAN Client Agreement with Troy & Banks, number of deputies to be trained, depu- partment. Motion carried: Godberson, 500.00; Billing 3920 Roquemore Court G.W. Van Keppel Co. 281.43; 3984 P JOHN A. WILSON, MEMBER Inc. to conduct a forensic, retro-active ties available to rescue, rescue/recover, aye; Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. Services LLC 6870.00; Plaques 3904 & K Equipment 331.24; 4007 Custom JASON SHANKS, MEMBER audit of all utility and telecommunica- different scenarios of rescue and train- Motion was made by Shanks and Ball Trophy & Engraving Co. 27.50; Hydraulics LLC 183.98; 4047 Ac- ATTEST: tions accounts paid by Kay County to ing were all discussed. seconded by Wilson approving the Refreshments 3768 Ramey Price Cut- tion Truck Parts 781.31; Phone 3853 TAMMY REESE, COUNTY identify overcharges and billing errors Motion was made by Godberson and following Resolutions to Dispose of ter Supermarkets 88.25; Supplies 3527 AT&T 236.57; Pipe 4006 Railroad Yard CLERK made by service providers. Motion seconded by Shanks tabling purchasing Equipment: Res#18, 19-144, Court Redwood Reditest Screening Devices 689.70; Reimbursement 4010 Wilson, COUNTY OF KAY, STATE OF carried: Godberson, aye; Wilson, aye; a rescue boat for the Sheriff’s Depart- Clerk, two (2) wireless handset sys- 973.90; General Antivirus 2816 Staples John 10.00; Road project 3515 Circuit OKLAHOMA SECRETARY, Shanks, aye. ment. Motion carried: Godberson, aye; tems and Olympus Dictation System, 43.46; Attorney Fees 4008 Tisdal & Engineering District #8 4924.45; Rock BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- Clearwater Enterprise Renewal Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. junked. Motion carried: Godberson, O’Hara PLLC 2782.75; Contractual Ser- 4005 APAC-Central Inc 700.14; Shale SIONERS Amendment to the Gas Sales Agree- Motion was made by Shanks and aye; Wilson, aye; Shanks, aye. vices 3744 Oklahoma State University 3785 Mike Redding 490.50; Signs (SEAL) ment for further review: DA Herman- seconded by Godberson approving Motion was made by Shanks and 6143.00; Fuel 3832 Fuelman 1360.37; 3909 Circuit Engineering District #8 son stated the charges will not increase Agreement by and between the Kay seconded by Wilson approving the fol- Gas bill 2495 Clearwater Enterprises Use the Classifieds 1020.00; Supplies 3932 Cintas Corpo- but after reviewing the 2017 Contract County Clerk and KellPro, Inc. allow- lowing Resolutions to deposit funds: LLC 62.72; Juvenile Detention 3214 ration 133.01; 3989 Cintas Corpora- he realized it was a two-year contract. ing KellPro, Inc. to provide software Res#18, 19-142, Open Dump Reward- OK Juvenile Justice SVCS 1800.00; Call Janel 580-628-2532 Thursday, July 4, 2019 -- Page 8 For the Record THE TONKAWA NEWS • Tonkawa, Oklahoma 4th of July in Tonkawa 6 a.m.-2 p.m. ….Quiddy’s (red, white, & blue pancakes) (Continued from Page 1) for fringeRegents... benefits required to accompany this increase, nor was funding provided for higher education staff salary and benefits in- 7 a.m. …… Mary’s Grill Open creases. Third, mandatory costs, such as healthcare, continue to 11 a.m. – 2 pm. McCarter Museum open rise regardless of revenue. Finally, enrollment is trending down- 11:30 a.m. Harvest Walk at the Heart in ward statewide, and Northern’s enrollment is no exception.” the Park Labyrinth NOC’s budget includes state appropriations of $8.1 million, a 4.49% or $349,794 increase from the original FY2019. State th 12:00 p.m. ! Parade begins at 4 and Grand appropriations now account for 33% of NOC’s overall operating ! Parade Marshalls: !Bruce & Judy Robinson budget; this number reflects an increase from last year’s 28.6% but th followed by…Bicycle/Tricycle/ATV contest at 9 and is still significantly down from the 70% provided in 2002. Grand Tuition and fees paid by students and their families will com- followed by…Lucky Duck Derby at the canal on West prise 67% of the College’s operating budget in the coming year. Grand NOC’s $24.7 million budget for 2019-2020 represents a $2.6 mil- 2 p.m. Hor! seshoe Tournament at Blinn Park lion decrease from last year’s original 2018-2019 budget as mid- ! $20 entry/team; registration from 1-1:45 p.m. year cuts were not reinstated and anticipated enrollment decrease Added to Heart in the Park 7 p.m. Face! to Face (face painting)-Benefit 4th of July for the fall. Hurst Construction team, Scott Rower, James Wittmer and Celebration “To maintain full-time positions and essential student support John Smith, recently installed steel panels at Centennial Park, 7 p.m. Tiny! Tot/Mr. Muscle Contest services, it is necessary to increase revenue,” Evans said. “In order custom made for a permanent public art project titled “Hands (Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.) sponsored by Tonkawa News to meet the budget needs for the coming year, the regents approved in Clay.” In 2009, Heart in the Park (HIP) members worked followed by…Children’s games (coin dig, turtle race) a 4.6 percent increase in tuition and mandatory fees at the June with THS and TES to capture every student and staff’s thumb- 7 p.m. Music! in the Park – Local DJ Ben Welch board meeting.” print and name on decorated heart-shaped clay tiles. Every 8:00 p.m. DRAWING: Yeti Cooler Evans said the proposed increase was presented to the State year since, HIP volunteers have returned to TES to create tiles for each of the first-graders and all other new students and Dusk Fireworks! show begins (around Regents on June 26 and was approved. teachers. Over 1,200 tiles have been created to date, and these 9:20 pm.) ! ! Evans said the change will take effect in the fall 2019 semester and will amount to an increase in resident tuition and fees of $97.50 will soon be adhered to both sides of the three panels that were designed by HIP member and artist Audrey Schmitz and fab- Concessions: Chamber of Commerce per semester or $195.00 for the academic year for students on the Tonkawa and Enid campuses that complete 30 credit hours. ricated by Hurst Construction. Left to right: James Wittmer, Hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, candy & drinks Audrey Schmitz, John Smith, Scott Rower and Melinda Glas- “We understand the financial sacrifice many of our students and gow. Swamp Buggy - Snowcones their families make in order to seek a higher education and raising the cost of tuition is not a decision that the college takes lightly; Please contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information at 580-628-2220 however, this increase will assist in preserving the quality of the student experience at Northern.” Evans said. “As President Evans has previously stated, we are appreciative School... (Continued from Page 1) and thankful to our Governor and State Leadership for their support -ance counselor at Tonkawa Elementary School. of additional funding for Higher Education for the coming fiscal -- Approved the employment of Tawnya Calvert as computer year,” said NOC regent chair Chad Dillingham. “We appreciate science instructor at Tonkawa high school. and understand that their job is difficult, as there is never enough -- Approved employment of Kale Dice as sixth grade Tonkawa revenue to meet the demands of our publicly funded needs.” midhi English instructor. “It is also a difficult task on the parts of administration, faculty, -- Approved employment of Gage Martin as midhi math instruc- staff, students and their families, and Regents of our State Higher tor at Tonkawa Midhi. Education System to find ways to do more with less, all the while Kyler Inman Academic All-Stater -- Approved employment of Kari Scott as instructor of family striving to keep the student experiences as positive and meaning- RCB Bank representative Shane Blaes (left) and Newkirk and consumer science at Tonkawa midhi/high school. ful as possible, while keeping the quality and affordability of their High School band director Joshua Faulkner (right), congratu- -- Approved employment of Stephane Hampton to teach kinder- educational needs attainable,” Dillingham added. late Academic All-Stater Kyler Inman of Newkirk during the garten at Tonkawa elementary school. “On behalf of the Regents, I’d like to thank our administration, Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic Awards Ban- -- Tabled action on employment of a fourth grade teacher at faculty and staff for the amazing job that they have done in navi- quet, held recently in Tulsa. Inman, a 2019 graduate of Newk- Tonkawa grade school. gating through these financial challenges and selflessly taking on irk High School, was among 100 outstanding seniors from -- Approved the employment of fawn Pierce as a fifth grade more in order to continue to meet the student’s needs,” Dillingham Oklahoma public schools who were honored by the foundation teacher at Tonkawa elementary school. said. “One of our top priorities in this year’s budget is to provide a as Academic All-Staters. He received an Academic All-State -- Approved changes to the new school calendar making Aug. modest increase in pay for our staff, faculty and administration that Scholarship sponsored by RCB Bank. The Oklahoma Founda- 15 the first day of classes and May 21 the last day of school. is long overdue and we are hopeful that our enrollment numbers tion for Excellence is a statewide nonprofit that recognizes and -- Approved a new salary schedule for Tonkawa Public School are maintained at a level that allows us to move forward with these encourages academic excellence in Oklahoma’s public schools. certified employees giving all a $1,220 per person annual increase modest increases.” Inman selected Faulkner as his honored teacher guest for the as provided for by the state legislature. In other business, the regents approved various items including banquet. -- Approved changes to the handbooks of the Tonkawa elemen- tenure request, campus master tary school and Tonkawa Midhi/high school. The primary change plan, items for surplus auction will be as it relates to absences and tardies. Both will be enforced scheduled July 20 at NOC, by the Tonkawa Police Department and Fort Oakland Police De- monthly financial report and partment as provided by state law. purchases. Also, retiring Vice President for Enid Dr. Ed Vineyard was Deaths recognized at his final board of Clinton Evans regents meeting. Clinton Evans was born on Board chair Chad Dilling- September 13, 1926 at Enid, ham thanked Vineyard for his Oklahoma to Levi “Sonny” and service. Ivy (Crain) Evans and passed “Thank you for a fantastic away on June 26, 2019 at his 20 years of leadership at NOC home in Tonkawa, Oklahoma Enid,” Dillingham said. at the age of 92 with family and Retiring Regent Jeff Cowan friends by his side. was also recognized for eight A celebration of his life was years of service to NOC. held on July 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. “It was an honor and privi- at the Christian Life Church in lege to serve with all of you,” Tonkawa, his nephew, Phillip Cowan said. “I won’t forget Vinson officiating and Pastor, this experience.” Josh Reese assisting. He was The regents also elected laid to rest at the IOOF Cem- officers for the 2019-20 fiscal eastern Colorado, Clinton and year. Chair – Dale DeWitt, etery in Tonkawa, OK. Wilma decided it was time FASTER SPEEDS. He was preceded in death by Vice-Chair – Jodi Cline, Sec- for them to move to Tonkawa retary – Chad Dillingham. The his wife, Wilma Evans. He is where they would be close to survived by his sister-in-law, other members are Stan Brown- RELIABLE CONNECTION. their aging parents. Clinton and lee and Michael Martin who Joyce Burright of Tuttle,OK Wilma checked on their parents and brother-in-law, Doug replaces Jeff Cowan. Martin daily and helped them with life takes office in July. BETTER VALUE. Hawke of Grand Junction, CO chores while they lived. Clin- as well as numerous nieces, See the NOC website http:// ton was Bible teacher for the www.noc.edu/tuition after July nephews, other family and a Friendly Sunday School class host of friends. 1 for the updated cost compari- at Christian Life Church for son chart reflecting the pricing Clinton was in the United many years. Clinton was a stu- States Navy 1944 - 1946 serv- structure for each location at dent of the Bible, and lived in which NOC provides classes. ing in WWII in the Pacific a way that demonstrated Godly Theater. The most mentioned Official minutes of the NOC principles by his lifestyle. Board of Regents meetings are service by Clinton was on the In lieu of flowers, memori- USS Filimore (APA-83). Clin- available online at www.noc. als may be made to the Chris- edu. ton earned a Victory Medal; tian Life Church, 115 W. Grand American Campaign Metal; Ave, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or to NOC events Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Met- Hospice of North Central Okla- Up to al; and a Philippine Liberation homa, Inc. 445 Fairview, Ponca July 3: End 4-Week June Campaign Ribbon. City, OK 74601. Family would Courses Clinton married Wilma Clan- like for friends to share their July 4: Independence Day, $ cy, on January 30, 1949 in Cleo memories and condolences at No Classes/Offices Closed * Springs, OK. Later Clinton and www.trouttonkawa.com. July 5: Independence Day, Mbps /mo. 45$ 10 0 (Reg. price 55/mo.) 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