STILLWATER, Okla. (June 1, 2018) – Gardeners know some plants require a bit of a greener thumb to grow in Oklahoma’s diverse soil types and climate. However, herbs and succulents are a couple of great choices that do well across the state.
The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is the site for the upcoming Herb and Succulent Festival slated June 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Laura Payne, volunteer coordinator at the garden, said this is the first year for the festival and is looking forward to a big crowd.
“Herbs and succulents are pretty easy to grow, so they’re great for beginning gardeners, as well as children,” Payne said. “Visitors to the garden for the festival will be able to learn all about growing these plants. When people think about succulents, most of them automatically picture the desert. While parts of Oklahoma certainly can feel desert-like in the summer, succulents will thrive in that kind of atmosphere.”
Casey Hentges, host of the popular OETA television program “Oklahoma Gardening,” will be on hand to demonstrate how to build a vertical herb garden. Vertical gardening is a great option for those who may not have a lot of gardening space in their landscape.
“Fresh herbs are a great healthy way to add robust flavor to the foods you prepare at home,” Payne said. “Rosemary, parsley and basil are just a few examples of herbs that are easy to grow.”
Jacqui Savage, an herbalist from Stillwater, will share her expertise on brewing teas from various herbs. Garden visitors who may have questions about growing herbs and succulents can get answers from members of the Central Oklahoma Cactus and Succulent Society.
“Various vendors offering soaps, plants, cacti, succulents and herbs will be on hand so visitors to the garden will have an opportunity to pick up a few things for their home gardens. In addition, children will be able to enjoy pony rides from 10 a.m. to noon,” Payne said. “We’ll also have some great musical entertainment from Misspent Ukes, Stillwater’s ukulele group. Food will be available from the Good Little Eater. Plan on spending a great morning with us at The Botanic Garden at OSU.”
He loves anything mechanical and working with his hands.
When he is not fishing or hunting, he loves working on the ranch and staying busy.
Tate will be going to SWOSU in Weatherford inthe fall and majoring in Engineering Technology. Perhaps he will be working for Boeing or some aeronautical company.
Some of his fondest memories comes from time he spent with his friends and playing sports.
One of his favorite memories is the time Joseph Martin passed a basketball across court to J.D. who made the winning basket against Waurika.
When it comes to hunting, he really enjoys hunting deer. He even has a recipe he got from Tyler Garrett to make a really great deer jerkey.
His favorite music is heavy metal.
He loves the movie The Green Mile. He also likes scary movies.
The only book he really enjoys reading is the Bible.
His favorite color is powder blue.
He looks forward to getting started at Weatherford. He wants to show up two weeks in advance so he can go ahead and get to work. He plans on working his way through school.
Just a few of his accomplishments include Valedictorian, 8-man All-Star, Beta, FFA, Offensive Lineman of the year, NTHS.
His favorite subjects in school include all maths and physics.
He really loves math.
Tate is a strappingyoungman who conducts himself as a gentleman.
His future is bright. It will be neat to see what he does down the road.
His love of life and ability to converse with others will take him far.
This past Saturday was a great day for hunting Easter eggs around Ryan. Walker and Linda Ryan had a hot dog feed along with an Easter egg hunt just after dark, out at their house, east of Ryan.There was a good crowd there and everyone seemed to be having a great time.
Brionna and I went over to Wichita Falls Saturday and went to the Whispers of Hope Horse Farm and visited Mary Elizabeth, that runs it.We went to see the movie “I Can Only Imagine”. That was a really good movie.
Easter Sunday wasn’t quite as warm as we had seen on Saturday, but, we maybe saw a bit of precipitation for the day in the form of mist.This morning, it was down-right cold again.It is supposed to be in the 60s Tuesday and freezing Wednesday morning for this first week in April.It’s amazing what changes we can have with our weather.
I took Brionna over to visit her grandparents in Denison on Sunday afternoon.We enjoyed lunch with them at the Cracker Barrel in Sherman.Then we went over to their house to visit some more.I stopped in for a visit with Mom that evening.I played some hymns for them and they enjoyed singing with the familiar tunes.We all had a good time.Then I made it back to Ryan, safely before it was too late.I watched Jesus Christ Superstar late Sunday evening.I have heard mixed emotions about this production.We got into a conversation about it during our Sunday school class and I just thought I would watch it for myself and form my own opinion.I won’t publish my opinion about it.The music was pretty good, though.
We had a good turnout for Brenda Johnson’s luncheon Friday afternoon. Three of her four kids were able to make it to have lunch with her.There were some brother and sister-in-laws from Chickasha that came to celebrate with her.She had all of her co-workers from the clinic with her, too.There were friends and some of her patients from the clinic that came over to be with her, too.I believe she enjoyed the lunch that we prepared for her.We all had a good time eating and visiting together.She actually got off work about an hour early Friday.We will miss seeing Brenda in that clinic, but Cyndi Cosme has been working with Brenda and Marc for a couple of weeks now.Cyndi is the new LPN in our Ryan Family Medical Clinic.
A number of Oklahoma teachers are taking a stand up at the State Capitol, asking for higher wages.I saw a news clip on Channel 3 at 6:00 last week, where they interviewed a couple of students, as well as Mr. Chapman. They were discussing this issue on the news.
Joe Turner is still in the hospital in Duncan,Ramona Johnson had her surgery in Dallas, and is expected to be discharged today.
Kim’s news for this week:
Brionna lost her phone this week, but, Foxy had it in the back seat.
So, Gary Lee ran over his knee, working on his car alone. He almost hit his neighbor’s home.
Mollye, thanks a bunch for Brenda’s retirement lunch.
Dustan had a lot of snakes in a box.
Resurrection Day, I can’t complain, I had a wonderful lunch at Blaine’s.
Everyone have a blessed week. Pray for each other and for rain.
Quote of the Day- “Be the chance you want to see in the world.” Ghandi
TERRAL ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT- We had our annual Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday and I would like to send out a big “THANKS” to the Terral Fire Department for hiding the eggs, the First Baptist Church GA’s for stuffing the 1600 eggs and purchasing the candy, those who donated candy, those who donated their time to help in any way with our egg hunt. Please know how very much you are appreciated. Thank you Jan Campsey and Mary Alice Kunkel for taking my place while I was on vacation. I love and appreaciate you both.
TERRAL CEMETERY DINNER- The Terral Cemetery Association will have a fund raising dinner on Sunday April 15th at the Terral Community Center. Turkey, dressing with all the trimmings and dessert will be served. Cost for the dinner are as follows: Adults $8.00 and kids 10 and under 7 $6.00. Carry outs will be available by calling 580-467-7230. All proceeds go to support the Terral Cemetery Association for the upkeep.
CITY WIDE CLEAN UP- The Town of Terral will have a City Wide Clean Up on April 20-21st., Friday and Saturday. Roll offs will be placed on the corner of E. Apache & N. Fourth on Friday Morning April 20th. Anyone who pays a trash bill monthly is welcome to use the roll offs. Let’s take pride in our town and use this time to clean up.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU- Aceyn James Williams and Ambree Jeanene Williams turned “8” on March 26th. Hope Morgan turned “10” on MArch 27th. Jowana Bussey Duff celebrated on April 1st.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY- Brandon and LaChasley Sandfur celebrated 8 years on May 30th.
COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST- Tony Rodriguez, Brenda Bryant, Archie Fulton, Scotty Day, Tom Baysinger, Sue Linton, Martin Villarreal, Sr., Joe Martin, Adam White, Mary Loo Duke, Flor
ita Villarreal, Glen Martin, Robert Harnois, Esther Grimes, Marie Pollan, Virginia Taner, Darlene Hall, T.K. Delaney, Manuel Villarreal, Shana Reed and our military stationed around the world. May God keep you in his loving care.
We have been blessed with nearly 3 inches of rain this past week. It was much needed, and is pretty well been absorbed into the soil now. I am watching my lawn and hoping not to have to get on the mower again this year, but I am seeing some blades of grass stick up more than what I like, so, maybe next weekend will be the last.
Brionna and I attended the wedding ceremony of Denver Bob and Hailey Overstreet. They had a good crowd out there at the Beaver Creek Barn near Walters. Brother Bob Waitman officiated over the ceremony. He had a lot of kind words, scriptures, and advice for the couple.
The Ryan junior high football team will be playing Thackerville on October 9, starting at 6:30pm here in Ryan. The high school team will be playing Fox here with the game starting at 7:30pm this Friday night.
We will be closing the Ryan Drug Store at 11:00am this Thursday to attend the funeral service of Brionna’s uncle and my brother-in-law, Brad Compton, in Lewisville, TX. We will open Friday as usual.
This coming Monday, October 9, is Columbus Day and this is a holiday for the banks, post office, and Ryan City Hall. They will all be closed Monday.
Kim’s news for this week:
Thanks to Pat and Doyle again for giving Ruffy Tuffy a trim.
This week was great, Foxy had her birthday, she turned 8.
And isn’t God grand for the rain on this land.
The Cowboy Church roping was awesome, I scared Doyle with Foxy’s toy possum.
When I got stuck, there was no doubt that the cowboys would get me out.
Everyone have a blessed week and prayers for rain have been helping, but continue to pray for each other here and everywhere.
Fifty-two Red River Technology Center students were recently recognized as Outstanding Students of the Year by their instructors. The students were recognized during the annual RRTC Awards Ceremony held May 2 at the Tech Center.
Automotive Collision: Triston Moore, Central; Gus Wrape, Adult; Alex Vanderburg, Empire; and James Waggoner, Duncan
Automotive Service: Garrett Dodson, Waurika; Jesus Hernandez, Adult; Patrick Woody, Empire; and Ryan Wooley, Homeschool
Biomedical Science Academy: Alli Spurlock, Marlow; Kali Treat, Homeschool; Nathan Wright, Central; Rebecca Bailey, Duncan; and Trey Hunt, Empire
Business: Kaitlin Hillin, Adult; and Heather Pitcock, Adult
Red River Technology Morning Students
Computer-Aided Drafting: David Barton, Bray-Doyle; Jessica Jones, Central; Alec Norton, Marlow; and Jonathan Lindstrom, Homeschool
Carpentry: Dylan Lee, Homeschool; Ryan Becker, Adult; and Bryce Johnson, Adult
CNC Machining: Dustin Lindsey, Adult; and Caitlyn Ashford, Empire
Cosmetology: Cathleen Haas, Marlow; and Michaela Taylor, Empire
Electronics Technology: Liam Johnson, Marlow; Mitchell Moore, Comanche; Makenzie Terrell, Marlow; Kody Arrington, Empire; and Nicholas Bollig, Duncan
What a beautiful morning it was to get up and feel the cool breeze instead of the heat for a change.I know the forecasters say that we are going to be headed toward 100 on Wednesday, but, it certainly is nice for now, anyway. Sunday morning we had enough precipitation to get the pavement wet. That’s okay, it’s better than nothing.Our lawns are finally green and it soon will be time to mow again.I won’t make it 4 weeks between mowing this time.
There is a baby shower for Rachel (Pollan) and Brandon Sain at the Terral Community Center on August 26th at 3:00pm.They are expecting a baby boy.The couple is registered at Walmart and Amazon if people wish to go to the stores or online to purchase gifts. The Ryan Drug Store has a hostess box for them if anyone would like to put their name in as well.
I stand corrected on the Mayor of our town not rerunning for his seat in the next election.Terry Grantham is seeking reelection and I do apologize for the miscommunication in last weeks paper.
Taylor Street is in quite a mess as the city workers are working to repair water lines behind the First Baptist Church.
Our local merchants are planning another sidewalk sale on Friday, September 7th.I’m hopeful that our weather will be a bit cooler and more tolerable by that time.
As I got online this morning to start up my email to begin my article, I am quickly made aware that Google mail has now upgraded their site.I am a creature of habit and I had to hunt for the compose prompt that was always down in the bottom right corner of the screen.That is what life is all about–change.Nothing ever remains constant.
Kim and her four legged children are well, but, she didn’t provide me with an article this week.
Everyone have a blessed week.Pray for rain and each other.
On Saturday, June 2nd, the FRIENDS of the Waurika Public Library are having a used book sale.For $3 we’ll have bags that you can fill with books!DVDs will also be for sale for $1 each.Proceeds will go to help programs and activities at the library.
Summer is right around the corner!The Waurika Public Library invites elementary-aged children, those who will be entering 1st grade through 5th grade in September, to attend this year’s Summer Reading Program. A variety of weekday programming will be offered and lunch will be provided daily for any school-aged child.
The theme this year is Libraries Rock!Programming will run each weekday, June 4-July 27 with the exception of the July 4 holiday.Reading and activities will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m.Children attending the Summer Reading Program must be picked up by their parent/guardian at noon each day.
Children must be registered to attend. For more information or registration forms, visit the Waurika Public Library or call 580.228.3274.
The Summer Reading Program is free to attend.The public library, community organizations and individuals care about your children. Together we raised funds to offer daily educational programs and week-day lunches to keep your children’s minds and bodies fed this summer. Whether keeping track of the amount of time your children spend reading or the number of books they’ve read this summer, children who attend the Summer Reading Program keep their minds active and enter the new school year ready
to succeed.
For information about events, activities and more, visit our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/WaurikaPublicLibrary/
Week 2 of the Summer Reading Program started on June 11th. Ramona Johnson and Heidi Townsend took over setting up activities for the week.
On Monday, after Drop Everything And Read, Ramona talked about the importance of books and then had the kids make their own books using rubber bands and craft sticks to bind them.After reading and crafts the kids went outside to draw on the bricks with chalk while lunch was made. Thanks to Vicki Etheridge and Starr Heron for making and serving PB&J with a side of fruit.
On Tuesday, after DEAR time, the kids talked about seeds and growing plants.After the discussion, the kids got to plant some flower seeds in cups. Next, they drew flowers in the books they had made yesterday.For lunch, we thank Dee Goss and her team at Circle D’s for providing corn dogs, french fries and drinks. Thanks to Richard and Patricia McGriff for serving lunch.
On Wednesday, Ken Smith and members of the Comanche Masonic Lodge came to help out and donate to the Summer Reading Program. The Comanche Masonic Lodge makes a sizable donation each year that really helps support the Summer Reading Program.
After DEAR time, the kids learned about recipes. Then, they added the recipe for Rice Krispies Treats to the books they made.Next, the kids proceeded to make Rice Krispies Treats for themselves. The kids had fun mashing and shaping the treats and of course eating them.Wednesdays are pizza day! We thank Kristie Gaines and her team at Waurika Quick Mart for providing the pizzas and thanks to the Waurika Lions Club and Comanche Masonic Lodge 41 for serving.
On Thursday, after DEAR time, Ramona Johnson read ‘Our Day at the Zoo’ to the kids. ‘Our Day at the Zoo’ is a children’s book produced by the OKC Zoo. The book is part of a promotion by the OKC Zoo giving free passes to those that read the book. Kids attending received free passes to the zoo! If would like free passes to the OKC Zoo, you can come by the library and have your child read the book or read it to them.
Ramona Johnson reads to students at the summer reading program.
After reading, Madison with the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden came to talk about animals with the kids. She also brought along a tenrec, a Savannah monitor lizard, and some Madagascar hissing cockroaches. The kids had a great time.
Thank you, Madison!
After the visit from the zoo, it was time for lunch. Thanks to Adam Brinson and Jeffco Helping Hands for providing pancakes, sausage, fruit, potatoes and milk for lunch. Thanks to the Waurika Alumni Association for serving.
Friday wrapped up Week 2 of the Summer Reading Program. Fridays are park days and after Drop Everything And Read, the kids headed outside for some fla-vor-ice and play.Once the kids came back inside, it was time for lunch.Thanks to the Waurika Fire and Police Departments for grilling hamburgers. Thanks to Carol Prewitt and Melicia McFadden for prepping and serving lunch.
Thanks to Ramona Johnson and Heidi Townsend for coordinating this week. Thanks to Karlee Berthiaume for all of her assistance. Thanks to Brittney Helterbran for all of her help. Thanks to Destiny Foster and Presley Parker for volunteering this summer.
Thanks to all of the people in our community that support this wonderful program.
It’s not too late to sign your child up! Programming runs each weekday, June 4 – July 27 – with the exception of the July 4 holiday. Reading and activities will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Children attending the Summer Reading Program must be picked up by their parent/guardian by noon each day.
Children must be registered to attend. In addition to registration, age requirements include children entering first grade in the fall through those entering fifth grade in the fall. Older school-aged children are welcome to participate as helpers. For information or registration forms, visit the Waurika Public Library or call 580.228.3274.
The Summer Reading Program is free to attend. The public library, community organizations and individuals care about your children. Together we raised funds to offer daily educational programs and week-day lunches to keep your children’s minds and bodies fed this summer. Whether keeping track of the amount of time your children spend reading or the number of books they’ve read this summer, children who attend the Summer Reading Program keep their minds active and enter the new school year ready to succeed.
For information about events, activities and more, visit our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/WaurikaPublicLibrary/
Nineteen Practical Nursing students from Red River Technology Center recently received their pins and diplomas during a graduation ceremony held June 20, 2019, at the Delbert E. Morrison Health Careers Building Auditorium.
Superintendent Dennis Loafman and Assistant Superintendent Brook Holding delivered the welcome to the crowd of graduates, family and friends. Members of the 44th Practical Nursing class were then honored for their year of hard work with numerous scholarships and other achievement awards.
Red River Technology Center’s counselor, Misty Wade, recognized the graduates who had previously received scholarships and awards from organizations.
The following organizations have previously awarded scholarships: the Duncan Regional Hospital Auxiliary; Hugh H. Cherry VFW 1192 and Auxiliary to Post 1192; John E. Lillard Scholarship; Owl Club of Duncan; Oklahoma Career Tech Foundation; Otha Grimes Scholarship; Jerry Morris Scholarship Committee; The Duncan Breakfast Optimist Organization; Physicians Manpower Training Commission; Martha Overstreet and the Philanthropic Education Organization (BK, EE, FJ, and GS Chapters); Horatio Alger, Rodney Love/Next Step; and Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarships.
Those receiving awards on the night of graduation were:
Saela Sullins and Suzanne Greeson, were voted Outstanding Fellow Classmates by their peers.
Carly Mann received the Award for Outstanding Theory Knowledge and Kristi LaFerr received the Award for Outstanding Clinical Practice. Duncan Regional Hospital received an award for Best Clinical Facility, and Julia Kosechata received the Mountain Mover award.
Jessica Church, Tiffany Cummings, Tina Riggs and Rickey Wylie represented the top 10 percent of the 2018-2019 Practical Nursing class and were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.
Outstanding Students for the Practical Nursing Program this year were Ana Gomez, Suzanne Greeson, Charlie Romero and Saela Sullins.
Practical Nursing Director Amanda Churchman, RN, introduced the graduates while Program Director Sylvia Loveday presented diplomas. Practical Nursing instructors Krissy Bohn, RN, and Liz Baxter, RN, presented nursing pins to the graduates, while each graduate was pinned by a member of their family.
The 2018-2019 graduates are: Marissa Beeson, Stephanie Carrasco, Jessica Church, Tiffany Cummings, Ana Gomez, Suzanne Greeson, Kassie Hekia, Ashley Idell, Jonathan Johnson, Melanie Kohler, Kristi LaFerr, Kaylee Land, Carly Mann, Tina Riggs, Charlie Romero, Dane Smith, Amber Spaulding, Saela Sullins, and Rickey Wylie.
