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THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, June 30, 2011 - A3
Vernon L. Hall, Sr
1946-2011
Vernon 1'.. Hall, Sr. of
Stillwater passed away on
June 22, 2011. Services have
been entrusted to
Palmer Marler
.Funeral Home
and were held
at 2:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, June
29, 2011 at Sun-
nybrook Chris-
tian Church. His
final resting place
will be Mt. Hope
Cemetery in Ripley at a later
date.
Vernon was born on Decem-
ber 8, 1946 to Richard and
Goldie Hall in Stillwater, the
oldest.of 10 siblings. He grew
up in the area and worked for
many years as a handyman.
, He spent his spare time ador-
ing his grandchildren and
granddaughter, Halle.
Vernon is survived by his
five children Virginia Wilson
and husband
Rick of Coyle,
Vernon Hall, Jr.
and wife April
of Stillwater,
Zacharie Hall
and wife Julie
of Perkins,
Joshua Hall
of Wellston,
and Ashley
Blubaugh and husband
Richie of Perkins; mother
Goldie Hall; brothers and sis-
ters Denver Hall, Gary Hall,
Sharon Hughes, Billy Hall,
Donna Brown, Diane McRae,
Sammy Hall, George Hall, and
Annette Pettie, two half sib-
lings, twelve grandchildren,
four great grandchildren, and
spending time with his dog many nieces, nephews, other
Tootsie. He was also fond of relatives, and friends.
the coffee circle at Shortcakes Friends may leave con-
Diner and the Ice House. dolences for the family
He was preceded in death by via an online guestbook at
his father, Richard Hall, and www.pmcfh.com
G'day Mate
Children enjoyed learning about the Australian Outback
in this exciting interactive program offered by the Oklahoma
, City Zoo at the Perkins Library on Thursday, June 23. Partici-
pants learned all about the various animals in Australia, and
had the opportunity to pet a Blue-tongued skink. There are
many more exciting programs coming up at the library this
summer, including a magician, the chance to work with clay,
and draw upside-down, and more storytimes and movies!
Stop by the library any time to pick up information regard-
ing these and other free programs for children of all ages
this summer. The library is located at 101 E. Thomas SL in
downtown Perkins. You can contact the library by calling
547-5185. Photo provided
VFW Pig Roast "s this Saturday
Don't miss the annual the age of 12 eat for free. toes, corn, baked beans, and Monte Leigh will e
4 th of July weekend tradi- The pig will be smoked watermelon, cantaloupe, spinning music starting &t
tion of the Perkins VFW
Post 7322 Pig Roast to be
held this Saturday, July
2 nd at the post located at
801 South Sadler Road in
Perkins. The dinner will
be served beginning at 6:
00pm and everyone over
the age of 12 can eat for
$7.00 and children under
to perfection by our own
local Ralph's Packing
Company (yum, yum),
and the ladies will be sup-
plying all the side dishes.
They currently plan to have
potato salad, pasta salad,
garden salad, deviled eggs,
coleslaw, fresh tomatoes,
green bean and new pota-
cakes and pies. There will
be plenty of iced cold tea
and water and juice for the
kiddos.
Come out and enjoy
the afternoon in the new
outdoor garden behind the
building. You can play
a game of horseshoes in
the new pit or perhaps try
a game of washers. Or
just sit and visit under the.
umbrellas.
The canteen will open at
noon and the dinner will be
served beginning at 6 p.m.
8 p.m. So come out to the
Perkins VFW Post 7322
and enjoy our country's
independence with our
veterans and others from
our community.
L
Most importantly, how-
ever and where ever you
and your family enjoy the
4 t" please remember safety
first. God bless America
and God bless our current
and past soldiers. ,.
For additional informa-
tion contact the post at
(405) 547-2102.
Virginia Sasser with granddaughter, Emily.
Emily Sasser attends
Grandparent University
Emily Sasser, of Perkins,
Olda., and grandparent, Vir-
ginia Sasser, of Perkins, Okla.,
were recent participants in the
2011 Grandparent University
at Oklahoma State University.
Emily Sasser is the child of
Robert and Kelly Sasser.
Grandparent University is
hosted by the OSU Alumni
Association and brought 369
legacies and their grandparents
to Stillwater in June. While on
campus, they attended classes
taught by OSU faculty, stayed
in student housing, dined on
campus and enjoyed the life
of average college students.
This is the ninth year for
OSU's Grandparent Univer-
sity. In that time it has grown
from four majors and 80
participants to 15 majors with
369 participants. The 2011
event hosted participants
from 18 states spanning the
continental United States from
Washington to Maryland and
Minnesota to Texas. GPU also
rezeived the 2010 Circle of
Excellence Gold Award from
the Council for Advancement
and Support of Education
- the highest honor bestowed
by the national organization
representing more than 3,400
educational institutions and
nonprofits in 68 countries.
The children and their
grandparents were enrolled in
one of 15 majors: aerospace,
agribusiness management,
architecture, athletic training,
aviation, broadcasting, electri-
cal engineering, entomology
I and 11, fashion review, fire
protection and safety, food sci-
ence, home food preservation,
jewelry making and veterinary
medicine.
Under the instruction of
OSU professors, the students
learned about their major
and participated in a variety
of activities. Upon com-
pleting their assignments,
the participants received a
graduation certificate for all
their hard work as college
students during their stay
at Grandparent University.
Along with the activities in
the classroom, there is time
to socialize while picnicking
by Theta Pond, swimming at
the Co!vin Center or cheering
at a tailgate with OSU student
athletes.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Kalka
Hubbard-Kalka Wed
Laura Nicole Hubbard and Joseph Dewayne Kalka
exchanged wedding vows on Saturday May 14,
2011. The outdoor evening ceremony was located at
4T Farms in Luther, OK. Davies Vanpool of Wash-
ington, OK was the Officiating Minister.
The bride is the daughter of Scott and Michelle
Hubbard of Perkins, granddaughter of Jim and Donna
Bute of Owasso and the late Tom and Pauline Hub-
bard of KS. The groom is the son of John and Pam
Kalka of Carney, grandson of Jim and Ann Kinder of
Carney, Maxine Kalka of Chandler and the late Lewis
Kalka of Chandler.
Erika Vigen of Stillwater, friend of the bride, served
as the maid of honor. J.R. Kalka of Carney, brother of
the groom, was the best man. Bridesmaids included
Katy Selk of Stillwater, Jane Allred of Skiatook, and
Janelle Kalka of Carney. Groomsmen included Zach
Cope of Carney, Jarrett Teel of Greenville, TX, arid
Craig Bennett of Albuquerque, NM. Ushers were
Brad Hubbard of Owasso and Brandon Hubbard of
Perkins. Flower girl was Kinley Anglin of Perkins
andthe ring bearer was Mason McCorkle of Wellston.
Angel Riggs of Wellston provided the music for the
ceremony.
The bride wore a tulle over satin wedding gown with
beading and metallic embroidery which was accented
by the Basque style waist. She wore a two-tiered veil
with a tiara. Her bouquet was made of white roses
highlighted with dendrobium orchids.
Gayle Harris of Stillwater, Marie Webb of Per-
kins, Alea Sharp of Stillwater, and Charlee Mencke
of Perkins served at the receptions following the
ceremony.
The couple honeymooned in Florida. Joe and Laura
will live in Carney.
You're invited to an
Applebee,s" Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast
to support Greater Vision Church
$7,00 per person
WHEN: rday, Jury 23, 2011
8:00 a,m. - 10:00 a,m.
WHERE: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
317 N. Perkins Rd,
SUIIwater, OK 74075
Call (405) 707-7242 to buy tickets
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