Richard Smith Memorial Service

Memorial Service for Richard Smith will be held Saturday September 11th, 2:00 PM at the Chapel on Big Rock.

Medicine Park Summer Reflections

In Memory of Richard Smith a Musician of Medicine Park

post by Muriel Fahrion

Richard Smith died August 14th at his home in Texas where he had moved a few years ago to receive treatment for cancer. He lived in Medicine Park with his wife Rae Nell Causseaux on Big Rock Rd. It was not unusual for musicians and friends to gather at their home to jam or work out the tunes on the guitar. He played in the Medicine Park Marauders and in the Medicine Show as well as adding his Kentucky style of playing to the background. He would join in gatherings at the Park Tavern and at the Winery adding the blue grass/ country sound of his voice and his guitar to the night. He was a man of strong faith in God and a trust in the human heart.

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
There’s a better home a-waiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky

From Elaine Funk Lovett ~ The spirit of our dear friend Richard Smith passed from this earth on Saturday night. His service is tomorrow Aug. 17th 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at Mulkey Mason Funeral Home in Denton Tx. The address is 705 Locust. I know he had many friends here in The Park who will feel a loss in the passing of this kind and gentle spirit.

The link will take you to his obituary.

Medicine Park Artists to Show and Shine in El Reno!

Everyone is invited so stop by Cobblestone Galleries to pick up your invitation. This is a free event! Please get the word out about the exhibit and events. Link to Google Maps

"The Artists of Medicine Park" Exhibit at the Redlands Community College Fine Arts Gallery in El Reno, OK is now open. The exhibit features works by Tom Biggs, Patty Ferguson, Clark Brown, Michael Fahrion, Elaine Lovett & Denise Wynia-Wedel. The exhibit will close with a reception on Sept. 24th, 2010 from 4 to 6 p.m. Tom Biggs will also give a watercolor demonstration on Sept. 24th from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit and events are free and open to the public. The exhibit is open M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mayor's Blues Ball Looking for a Few More Donors

this just in from the Mayor

The Mayor's Blues Ball is looking to be one of the most exciting musical events in Oklahoma. Although excellent sponsors that have already signed on there is still a gap to be filled, $1500 to be exact. Thats why we need YOU or anyone (person or business) interested in this great public fest to give a donation toward reaching the final goal. Please contact Dwight Cope and let him know that you want to be part of 3rd annual Mayor's Blues Ball.
Thank you for your consideration. Look forward to seeing you at the Ball!

Dwight Cope
Cel # 574-9528
Phone - 580-529-2545
Email (click here)

In Remembrance of Arthur Tuck (AP)

I knew AP as an acquaintance but more as an integral part of Medicine Park. He ran AP's Club which provided spirit refreshments and refreshment of the spirit. I was also aware that he gave back to the community by hosting benefits for MP Volunteer Fire Department as well as folks needing a helping hand. ~ Your Editor

I asked Carolyn Riley a friend, that knew him well, to do write a little remembrance.

As I'm sure you all know Arthur ( AP) Tuck passed from this life on July 8, 2010. He spent a good part of his life right here in Medicine Park. Through good times and bad he always gave an effort to improve our town . I met AP in 1969. And good, bad or indifferent he introduced me to my children's father.

What some of you do not know is that AP's sister was my mother in law and the grandmother of my children. I have memories of AP, that are not familiar to most of you. The family get togethers for dinner, canasta and dominos (a big deal with the family) or the large family reunions. The times with Granny (AP's mother) and then her illness and passing. My mother in laws illness and passing. So we all have different memories of the same person. He will be sorely missed as a part of my life, A part of my family that will never be the same because of his passing . The experience of helping Ursula with his care is not anything I would have missed. I feel we did the best we could to make his last days comfortable. And formed an even stronger bond with Ursula, I am proud to tell you she is my friend just as he was my family. Carolyn Riley

Your comments and memories are welcomed.