Life in Oak Springs, the Homeplace
July 1998
This series of posts on each Friday during 2015 continues the
stories of “The Homeplace Saga” series of family saga, historical fiction
families in the area of Oak Springs following the novel “Christmas at the
Homeplace,” which ended as 1997 began. Here is a peek at ‘Life in Oak Springs,’
and the surrounding valley, in July of 1998.
Locals:
The annual 4th of July Celebration was again observed at Centennial
Square on Main Street in Oak Springs. Travis Inman led a group of Army National
Guard soldiers presenting the flag to open the program. State Senator Charles
Medford gave the Keynote speech following introductory remarks by local
officials.
Bart and Diane Bevins, Dr. Jennifer Bevins Kirk, and Heather Gates
attended the Palomino Association meetings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the
second week of the month. They attended a number of workshops and were pleased
to be recognized at the awards ceremony that closed the conference as
‘exemplary’ Palomino breeders.
Showing at the Lyric Theater during the month of July:
Lethal Weapon 4
Armageddon
Saving Private Ryan
The Parent Trap
Social Notes:
Kevin Winslow and his finance, Carmen Martinez, spend an extended
weekend visiting at the Homplace Country Inn with his mother, Karen Winslow,
and other local family members. Following their visit, Karen told us that they
were here partially to share planning for their upcoming wedding late next
month in Tucson, Arizona, where they make their home.
Rayner Crimsons went to Springfield and appeared on KSPR-TV on the
afternoon news show to talk about his new book, “Murder, He Figured.” Two days
later, he also held a book signing at the Barnes & Noble store in
Springfield.
Cop Shop:
Four persons were cited for improper use of fireworks over the 4th
of July weekend. No major injuries were sustained, but several minor injuries
were reported at the hospital emergency room.
"May
everyone have a homeplace, if only in your mind."
Dr.
Bill ;-)
You are probably the most organized and detailed writer I know. That's a compliment.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Oh, my! Thank you very much. I'm learning from the best, as well. ;-)
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