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 Carolyn Niebruegge May                    Michael L. May

Vol. 5, Is. 3                                                                             Oct. 1, 2015

 

 

From the Editor

 

Yes, this newsletter is very late.  I started working on it while we were parked at Tom Steed Lake but didn’t get it finished before we left there to return to Virginia.  We really didn’t want to send the newsletter out over our wireless hotspot so thought it best to send it out once we were back home.  Well, needless to say, after being gone from home for 3 weeks, we had many things that needed attention when we returned. 

 

Virginia had lots of rain while we were gone.  Mike poured 5 ½ inches out of our gauge—not sure if that is all we got or if some had gone over the top as 5 ½ inches is all the gauge will hold.  We woke up the first morning home to find water on the carpet in our bedroom—yes, we had a leaking roof.  Fortunately, it wasn’t a big leak and waited until we returned to decide to come all the way through the sheetrock.  Again, fortunately, Karen “knew a guy” who is a roofer and he came that afternoon to check it out.  Now, Mike had already been in the attic to put a bucket under the leak so that no more water would come through the ceiling.  Mike says we are lucky that he was able to crawl out of that tight attic space as he thought he was going to have to call for help getting out.  I think he thought I might have to bring him food up there for a while.  Don’t think I could have reached him where he was.  Anyway, the roof is getting new sheeting and shingles today so all should be good for a while.  Mike has spent time working in the yard blowing leaves off the newly growing grass.  And, yes we have unloaded some things from the RV but there is still more to do.  We are taking that a little at a time.  We just need to have it all out so that we can get the RV to the shop for a state inspection and oil change by the end of the month.  Then, it will be off to storage until next spring.

 

Our trip to Oklahoma was great.  On the way we enjoyed a great visit with Jim and Val Harvey who now live in Franklin, TN.  Brother Jim was the minister at the Roosevelt First Baptist Church from 1959 to 1963.  Mike hadn’t seen them since they left Roosevelt so they had lots of catching up to do.  Mike so enjoyed the visit and I was so glad to meet them.  We are sorry to report that we had a note from Brother Jim telling us that Val had fallen while walking at the Y and fractured her pelvis.  Mike talked to Brother Jim this morning to check up on her.  We are praying for a quick recovery for Val and know that they would also appreciate prayers from those of you who know them..

 

Now, I took my slow easy time getting to Oklahoma—something I have never done before.  We took 4 ½ days to make the 1435 miles.  That sounds like a long time but driving that 35 foot RV towing a car is a more tiring trip than driving a car.  The wind and the heavy traffic particularly the semi-trucks don’t make it any easier.  I will definitely be traveling slower in the future as I enjoyed the trip so much more. 

 

We so enjoyed our time parked at Tom Steed.  What a difference since the last time we visited.  Yes, there is lots of water in the lake.  The sunsets were spectacular.  We so enjoyed being able to see the lunar eclipse while there.  We have too many trees where we live in Virginia and rarely get to see these events.

 

We had lots of good times visiting with my brother, Kenneth, Cathy, and Amber.  We were so glad to be able to go to the Altus DAV event and hear Amber sing.  We rarely ever are there when she is performing.  She does a great job.  We both had cousins visit us from different parts of Texas. 

 

Then we both enjoyed attending the Roosevelt High School Reunion.  As always, Mike saw some he hadn’t seen in years.  He always so enjoys catching up with everyone.  I have made so many new friends over the years as we have attended the reunion.  We are so glad to be able to connect again.  Mike was concerned hoping that he didn’t miss seeing or talking to someone because he didn’t recognize them due to his vision issues.  The last thing he wants is for someone to think that he “high hated” them when he simply couldn’t recognize them.

 

On our trip back to Virginia, we stopped in Knoxville, TN, to visit friends who were in graduate school at Kansas State with Mike.  We had a great visit with them.  Then Larry Sorrell contacted Mike to say he only lived a few miles off I-40 in eastern Tennessee and that he would like to meet us for breakfast if we had time to stop.  Of course, we had time—that is what this trip was about—visiting those we hadn’t seen in a while.  In this case, it had been 50 years.  Mike and Larry had a great time visiting and we plan to meet up with him again in the near future.

 

We are so thankful that we were able to make this trip and that God provided safe travels for us.  We are glad to be home again even if we do have our fall yard work to get done.  I’m already thinking about where I would like to go on our next trip.

 

Oh yes, before closing, I need to report that Mike went back to the eye doctor today and again there was no fluid behind his macula.  We continue to pray that it stays clear so that he doesn’t have to have more shots.  However, it is just good to know that the shots do clear it up when it does come.

 

cnm

 

 

 

Content Contributors for the Week

 

Kate (Roberts) Stafford, Class of 1955

 

Thank you all!

 

 

 

Remembering…

 

Editor’s Note:  I am again challenging each of you to send us memories you have of your early days or to tell us what you have been doing since you finished high school.  I had some talk to be about this at the reunion and said they would really enjoy hearing about their former classmates.  So please send us your memories or “where you have been” so we can share with everyone.  cnm

 

 

 

Thoughts from the Squirrel Lair

 

I’ve Made It This Far

 

I’ve learned from life that sometimes, the darkest times can bring us to the brightest places. That our most painful struggles can grant us the most necessary growth; and that the most heartbreaking losses of friendship and love can make room for the most wonderful people.

 

I’ve learned that what seems like a curse at the moment can actually be a blessing, and that what seems like the end of the road is actually just the discovery that we are meant to travel down a different path.

 

I’ve learned that no matter how difficult things seem, there is always hope. And I’ve learned that no matter how powerless we feel or how horrible things seem, we can’t give up. We have to keep going. Even when it’s scary, even when all of our strength seems gone, we have to keep picking ourselves back up and moving forward, because whatever we’re battling in the moment, it will pass, and we will make it through.

 

We’ve made it this far. We can make it through whatever comes next.

 

 

 

Alumni Website

 

We have renewed the account that Wanda Jackson had set up at the photo sharing website, picturetrail.com for the Roosevelt Alumni:  http://www.picturetrail.com/rooseveltalumni.  She had posted many pictures from past reunions, class panels, and old schools buildings along with write ups about them.  We thought you might find these interesting if you haven’t visited this site in the past.

 

 

 

Cooperton Valley Picture Trail

 

The “Cooperton Valley” Picture Trail site has been renewed for all to enjoy.  Thanks to Karen (Johnson) Mason for funding this site for the coming year.  This site has many pictures from past Cooperton School reunions.  We hope that you will find these photos interesting if you haven’t visited this site in the past (or if you have and wondered where it went).  Go to http://www.picturetrail.com/coopertonvalley to visit the site.

 

 

 

Interesting Tidbits

 

Think You Can Hide in a Large Crowd???  Not Anymore

 

Ever wonder how they found the Boston bombers in just a few days?  This may help you to understand what the government is looking at.  This photo was taken in Canada and shows about 700,000 people.  Hard to disappear in a crowd.  Pick on a small part of the crowd and click a couple of times, wait, click a few more times and see how clear each individual face will become each time.  Or use the wheel on your mouse.  This picture was taken with a 70,000 x 30,000 pixel camera (2100 Mega Pixels).  These cameras are not sold to the public and are being installed in strategic locations.  The camera can identify a face among a multitude of people.  Place your computer’s cursor in the mass of people and double-click a couple times.  Scary sharp!!  Not so easy to hide in a crowd anymore.

 

http://www.gigapixel.                     com/mobile/?id=79995

 

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Tower Installation by Helicopter

 

This is some really skilled flying.  The guys in the tower are brave, but crazy!

 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/qJHlXe_RnYo 

 

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9/11 Boatlift

 

The American spirit and resilience is shown in “Boatlift,” the epic story of the 9/11 boatlift that evacuated half a million people from the piers and seawalls of lower Manhattan.

 

http://biggeekdad.com/2011/09/boatlift/

 

 

 

News

 

Editor’s Note:  Mike and I ate lunch at the Senior Citizens Centers in Roosevelt, Mt. Park, and Snyder while visiting.  We found the food to be very good and the company outstanding.  If you live in the area, you should take advantage of these great meals at even greater prices.  You will not only enjoy good food but get to visit with your neighbors as well.  cnm

 

Roosevelt Senior Citizens

 

The Roosevelt Senior Citizens serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Lunch for Seniors is $4 and for the younger generation is $5.

 

The menu for the month of February is as follows:

 

Thursday, Oct. 1:  Ham and Pinto Beans, French Fries, Corn Bread, Salad Bar, Dessert 

 

Tuesday, Oct. 6:  Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

 

Thursday, Oct. 8:  Nacho Supreme, Spanish Rice, Mexican Corn, Salad Bar, Dessert

 

Tuesday, Oct. 13:  Beef Stew, Rice, Corn Bread, Salad Bar, Dessert

 

Thursday, Oct. 15:  Beef Tips and Rice, Sweet Peas, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

 

Tuesday, Oct. 20:  Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Broccoli, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

 

Thursday, Oct. 22:  Oven Baked Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

 

Tuesday, Oct. 27:  Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

 

Thursday, Oct. 29:  BBQ Pork Loin, Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

 

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Snyder Senior Citizens

 

The Snyder Senior Citizens serves dinner on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Senior Citizens Center on Hwy 62B.  Dinner is served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The cost is $5.  Shuts-ins can call 569-4112 before 11:00 a.m. for delivery.  The menu follows:

 

Thursday, Oct. 8:  Meatloaf, Mac & Cheese, Veggie, Roll, Dessert

 

Monday, Oct. 12:  Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes/Gravy, Veggie, Roll, Dessert

 

Tuesday, Oct. 13:  Tacos, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Dessert

 

Thursday, Oct.15:  Liver & Onions, Hamburger Steak, Potatoes/Gravy, Veggie, Roll, Dessert

 

Monday, Oct 19:  Fish, Potato Salad, Beans, Hushpuppies, Dessert

 

Tuesday, Oct. 20:  Hamburger, French Fries, Baked Beans, Dessert

 

Thursday, Oct.22:  Fried Chicken, Potatoes/Gravy, Veggie, Roll, Dessert

 

Monday, Oct. 26:  Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Veggie, Roll, Dessert

 

Tuesday, Oct. 27:  King Ranch Chicken, Veggie, Roll, Dessert

 

Thursday, Oct. 29:  Pork Chop, Potatoes/Gravy, Veggie, Roll, Dessert

 

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Roosevelt High School Reunion

 

The Roosevelt High School Reunion was a rousing success in our opinion.  About 60 attended the Friday night mixer.  Several of those came from a good distance away just to attend that one night as they had conflicts and couldn’t stay for the Saturday events.  About 125 registered on Saturday.  We know that some missed signing in at the registration table.  Everyone enjoyed visiting throughout the day.  An enjoyable lunch of hamburgers and chicken sandwiches were available for purchase so no one had to leave to get food.  The dinner was catered by Klein’s BBQ.  The attendees were able to participate in a 50/50 raffle with half the proceeds going to the alumni whose ticket was drawn.  The other half went to the alumni fund.  There was also an auction which netted the alumni fund about $650.  Dan Hayslip and Gayla (Cook) Miller were elected to serve on the alumni committee for the next 4 years.  The earliest class represented was 1943.  Both Clyde Blackwood and Gerry Ankney from that class were in attendance.  Mike May was recognized for coming the greatest distance to attend the reunion.  However, he only out distanced Arden Beavers by 35 miles.  Arden says he is going to take a round about route the next reunion so he is the one coming the greatest distance.

 

For those of you who weren’t able to attend, you missed a fun time.  You need to mark the last week-end of September, 2017, on your calendar right now so that you have no conflicts.  Plan to attend and visit with your former classmates and friends.

 

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Kiowa County Genealogical Society

 

The Kiowa County Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Slaner Room at the Hobart Public Library.  We are very excited to have Sue Funkhouser present the program.  She will talk about the book she has written.  We appreciate Karen Hoover making the arrangements for this program.  Refreshments will be served.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

  

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Kiowa County Historical Museum Fundraiser

 

The Kiowa County Historical Museum is now selling tickets for a 50" Emerson flat screen TV drawing.  Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00.  Tickets may be purchased at the County Museum at 518 S. Main Street in Hobart or from any member of the Board of Directors in most communities in Kiowa County (see list of the Board below).  Tickets may also be purchased at the Hobart Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Office, Levine's, Hobart Public Library, and Brooks Insurance. 

 

The drawing will be held Monday, November 2 during the Museum's annual membership drive dinner at Western Technology Center, Hobart.  You do not have to be present to win. Your support of the Museum is greatly appreciated!

 

The Kiowa County Historical Museum, 518 S. Main, is open Monday through Fridays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

 

List of Board Members selling tickets:

 

Bill Braun (Hobart)

Barbara Pittman (Hobart)

Bob Muldrow (Hobart)

John Mullins (Mountain Park)

Galeen Chain (Hobart)

Barry Hays (Hobart)

Malcolm Magar (Lone Wolf)

Kathy Bynum (Hobart)

Joyce Pruitt (Hobart)

John Swihart (Gotebo/Rainy Mountain area)

Don Hankins (Snyder)

June Hicks Tucker (Snyder)

Gayla Miller (Roosevelt)

Celecia Stoup (Hobart)

 

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Roosevelt Baptist Church Community Dinner

 

The Roosevelt Baptist Church will host a community dinner on Oct. 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the church in Roosevelt.  The menu will include Indian Tacos, sopapilla cheesecake, tea, and lemonade.  The meal is free and everyone is invited to attend.

 

 

 

 

Birthdays and Anniversaries

 

We have compiled all of the birthday and anniversary information we could from Wanda’s files.  We are sure we are missing some.  Please send us the birthdays and anniversaries for your family and friends so that we can have as complete as list as possible.  We are going to start with what we have from Wanda’s files so if we miss you, please send us the information so we have it for the news next year.  In addition, should any of the birthdays we list be wrong, also please let us know.

 

Happy Birthday To:

 

October 6 – Elizabeth (Boydston) Miller, Class of 1969

October 6 – Bonnie (Smith) Pickett

October 7 – Donnie Cain – Cold Springs
October 7 – Pam Morris

October 9 – Lisa (Wiser) Lanini, Class of 1990
October 10 – Beverly Lile, Class of 1975
October 10 – Alexa Ellis
October 10 – Katie Thurmond
October 10 – Joyce Clark Henson, Class of 1945
October 11 – John David Taylor
October 11 – Frances (Roberts) Herod, Class of 1945
October 12 – Tanner Hopkins

October 12 – Margaret Smith–Stutzman

October 13 – John Alford, Class of 1963
October 13 – Vernie Mahoney  
October 13 – Gerald Pina
October 14 – Mary (Griffee) Rickey, Class of 1962
October 15 – Jeff Vanderpol, Class of 1980
October 17 – Gary Neuwirth
October 18 – Max Buchanan, Class of 1978

October 19 – Judith (Brown) Conrad, Class of 1961  

October 19 – Alicia Neyers
October 19 – Nolan McCall

October 20 – Jeannie (Stockton) Smith, Class of 1966

October 20 – Judy Stockton, Class of 1966
October 20 – Ross Jackson, Class of 1967
October 21 – Wanda Simmons
October 21 – Danny Lou Cole
October 21 – Jonathan Reeves
October 21 – Denise Mahoney
October 22 – Cathy (Ragsdale) Vidalles, Class of 1977
October 22 – Terry Davis
October 23 – Katrina Richardson
October 23 – Chris Hayes
October 23 – Thesha (Callen) Anson, Class of 1993

October 23 – Cathy (Baden) Berner, Class of 1968
October 24 – Paul Krehbiel
October 24 – Joey Thurmond
October 24 – Peggy (Watson) Wallis, Class of 1950
October 25 – Gary Franks
October 25 – Debbie (Cook) Hopkins, Class of 1980
October 25 – Donnie Peterson, Class of 1981
October 26 – Doug Liles, Class of 1975
October 26 – Cleta Chain
October 26 – Dusty Funkhouser
October 26 – Marilyn (Morgan) Lester, Class of 1964

October 26 – Gretta (Miller) Abramson, Class of 1968

October 26 – Bonnie (Pollard) Phillips, Class of 1964

October 27 – Cody Jenkins
October 27 – Erika Buchanan
October 27 – Sherry Simmons
October 27 – Kaye (Sheets) Jackson

October 28 – Danna (Morgan) Lee, Class of 1968
October 29 – Ann Webb
October 29 – Bailey Everett
October 29 – Thomas Brian Lancaster

Happy Anniversary To:

 

October 8 – Brian and Leah (Bynum) Bobrovicz, Class of 1967

October 18 – Darrell & Angela Suanny Block

October 20 – Stan & Shirley (Collmer) Funkhouser, Class of 1973

October 21 – Linda (Phillips) & Andy Goodson, Class of 1966

 

 

 

Humor

 

And God Looked Down

 

Most seniors never get enough exercise:

 

In His wisdom God decreed that seniors become forgetful so they would have to search for their glasses, keys and other things thus doing more walking.

 

And God looked down and saw that it was good.

 

Then God saw there was another need.  In His wisdom He made seniors lose coordination so they would drop things requiring them to bend, reach & stretch.

 

And God looked down and saw that it was good.

 

Then God considered the function of bladders and decided seniors would have additional calls of nature requiring more trips to the bathroom, thus providing more exercise.

 

God looked down and saw that it was good.

 

So if you find as you age, you are getting up and down more, remember it is God's will.  It is all in your best interest even though you mutter under your breath.

 

Nine Important Facts To Remember As We Grow Older

 

#9 Death is the number 1 killer in the world.

#8 Life is sexually transmitted.

#7 Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.

#6 Men have 2 motivations:  hunger and hanky panky, and they can't tell them apart.  If you see a gleam in his eyes, make him a sandwich.

#5 Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day.  Teach a person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks, months, maybe years.

#4 *Health Nuts* are going to feel stupid someday, lying in the hospital, dying of nothing.

#3 All of us could take a lesson from the weather.  It pays no attention to criticism.

#2 In the 1960's, people took acid to make the world weird.  Now the world IS weird, and people take Prozac to make it normal.

 

 

 

Obituaries

 

Carrell “Cat” Leon Coffman, 85, former Roosevelt resident

http://www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Carrell-Coffman/#!/Obituary

 

Shirley Cook, 80, Roosevelt

http://rayandmarthas.com/ObituaryDetails.aspx?did=059b16cc-e370-4937-bdf7-8af607b8e7c9

 

Elizabeth “Beth” Farris, 92, Roosevelt

http://rayandmarthas.com/ObituaryDetails.aspx?did=f4054103-15a9-464b-8b3a-6f2f06f664d1

 

Useful Links:

 

Becker Funeral Home of Snyder, OK

http://www.beckerfuneral.com/?page=snyder

 

Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home of Lone Wolf, OK

http://www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com/who-we-are/history

 

Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home of Hobart, Mt. View, and Carnegie, OK

http://rayandmarthas.com/

 

Roosevelt Cemetery Layout

http://www.234enterprises.com/Roosevelt%20Cemetery%20Layout.htm

 

Roosevelt Cemetery Markers (Picture Trail)

http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/listing/user/rooseveltcemetery

 

Centerville Cemetery (west of Mt. Park) on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2176228

 

Cooperton Green Valley Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=98552&CScn=Green+Valley+Cemetery&CScntry=4&CSst=38&CScnty=2165&

 

Cooperton Spring Hill Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?=cr&CRid=99577&CScn=Springhill+Cemetery&CScntry=4&CSst=38&

 

Gotebo Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=98525

 

Hobart Rose Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99399&CScn=Hobart+Rose&CScntry=4&CSst=38

 

Hobart Resurrection (Catholic) Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2246374&CScn=Resurrection&CScntry=4&CSst=38

 

Mountain Park Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99042&CScn=Mountain+Park&CScntry=4&CSst=38

 

Roosevelt Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99397&CScn=roosevelt&CScntry=4&CSst=38

 

Saddle Mountain KCA Intertribal Cemetery on Find A Grave

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=99439

 

Snyder Fairlawn Cemetery on Find A Grave

 

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