Mary Anne Potter Offers 'Independence' Picnic By SHERRY MUCHMORE The Neighborhood Chef

(Published Tue, Jun 30, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

Every spring when it comes time to plant some ßowers it seems that all you can Þnd is the same flowers like periwinkles, marigolds, petunias, geraniums and etc. Well, there are other ßowers out there a . . . (Published Mon, Jun 29, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

BY CAREY HEAD News Lifestyles Editor

To see the stitches look closely. Closer.... ..... Squint if you have to. . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

Coming Clean About Change By LOUISE ABERCROMBIE News Business Editor As times change so do phrases, fashions and music. Overheard in the fashion world, "this purse is so old it does not have a cell pho . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

Mel Gaddis and Iona Douglas were united in marriage on Saturday, June 6. Many frie . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ellis recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a trip to Bran . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

Kassandra Alyse Martin and Bradley Stewart Rosewitz, both of Corinth, Texas, were united in ma . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

Mr. and Mrs. Jess B. Sodowsky, Ponca City, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary w . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

An Aug. 1, 2009 wedding date is being planned by former Ponca City resident Megan An . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

Dana LeAnne Duckro and James Nathaniel Knight announce their engagement. Dana is th . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

In the month of July, the Friends of The Drummond Home will host a month-long exhibit featuring Drummond Family heirlooms and memorabilia. These are items that are normally stored away and not seen by the public, except for rare occasions. There is a va . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

The June 13 gathering of the annual Charles Victor "Vic" and Emma Ada Weatherman Lewis family reunion marked its 60th year. The Þrst reunion being held at Lake Ponca Park in 1949. This year the family met for the day at the Evans' Woodriver Park. Attend . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

Get tips on planning your own "genealogy vacation" during the next meeting of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society. The meeting will be Monday, July 6 at 6 p.m. It will take place in the Chesapeake Room of the Oklahoma History Center, located at N.E. 23rd St . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

"Happenings" is a listing of the meetings and events of area clubs and organizations. To be included please E-mail Lifestyles@poncacitynews.com or call (580) 765-3311 x139. Deadline for submitting information for "Happenings" Sunday publication is 5 p.m. . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

The members of the Miriam Class at First Baptist Church met in the Williamsburg Parlor for their regular monthly meeting. Linda Hughes, class teacher, opened the meeting with prayer remembering those absent and those who are ill. A full discussion was he . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

For Wheatheart Nutrition Menu information call (580) 767-1620. Volunteers are needed to help deliver noon meals to the elderly homebound. The menu for this week is: Monday, June 29 Barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, whole wh . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

The TOPS #308 meeting was held June 22, 2009 with Leader Dee Dee Sharp calling the meeting to order. The devotional was given by Elaine Hoober from the Little Book of Faith entitled "Encountering the Awesome." The TOPS Pledge was lead by Diane Smith and . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here

The McCord Senior Citizens Center, 3390 East Mary Road, serves fresh lunches prepared daily at the Center each weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch is available to all regardless of age or address. Donations are welcome. Homebound citizens living with . . . (Published Sun, Jun 28, 2009) Read The Entire Story Here