The Pulse Magazine September 2012

Friday, October 58:30 am-5 Arts and Crafts, Food Venders Set up - Grounds pm5-7 pm Pow Wow registration - Grounds7 pm Pow Wow Grand Entry5 pm Dinner for Gospel Singing - Wellness Center6 pm Softball Tournament - Sequoyah H.S. Fields6:30 pm Gospel Singing - Wellness Center

Saturday, October 67 am 5K Run - begin at NSU/Downtown7 am Kid’s fishing derby - Pond8 am Dignitaries Breakfast - Go Ye Village9 am Softball Tournament - Sequoyah H.S. Fields10 am Parade - Downtown Tahlequah11 am-10 pm Arts and Crafts, Food Venders11:45 am Posting of Colors (Honor Guard) - Pavilion

State of the Nation Address (Chief) Introduction of Tradition Keepers Introduction of Miss and Jr. MissNoon EntertainmentNoon-3 pm Pow Wow Registration - GroundsNoon-5 pm Make & Take Crafts - Shed at Grounds Basic Art Lesson - Museum Vintage Photo Identification - Museum12:15 pm Volleyball Tournament 12:15 pm Children’s Activities1- 3 pm Cultural Demonstrations - Shed at Grounds1 pm Volleyball1 pm Marbles Traditional Indian Meal - Pavilion

1:30 pm Cornstalk Shoot2 pm Children’s Turtle Races Horseshoe Tournament -Behind Daycare Blowgun competition2-3 pm Gourd Dance3 pm-10pm Pow Wow3 pm Grand Entry3:30 pm Free Bingo - Pavilion4 pm Stickball5 pm Cash Giveaway - Pavilion11 pm Stomp Dance

Other Activities:Miss Keetoowah Date: Sept 13 Location: Tahlequah Municipal Armory

Golf Tournament Date: Sept 28/29 Location: Cherry Springs Golf Course

Information: 918-458-6708 or 918-431-1818

Keetoowah Cherokee CelebrationOctober 5 - 6, 2012 Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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All events are at the Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration Grounds unless otherwise specified.

Fall is finally on its way! Now if only we could get some much-needed rain.

This month, we focus on Fairs and Festivals in our County pag-es. With all of the county fairs as well as the Oklahoma State Fair and Tulsa State Fair, please make sure you take some time and visit these fantastic events. Many are nearby and they provide some much needed support for local farmers and their communities. There are so many great people who work tirelessly to make these fairs fun for the whole family and they need your support to keep it up. Besides, where else can you go for a corn dog for dinner with a big slab of fried dough for dessert? Many farming groups support the fairs and we need to let local farmers know how much we appreci-ate the hard work they do all year round to ensure that food is always on our tables. They’ve had a rough 2011-2012 and farmers and ranchers need our support more than ever.

We’ve also started a new story line: Homegrown Heroes. We know of so many people who devote themselves tirelessly do-ing good deeds for others in their communities but never get much attention for it. We want to know about people in your town who have done good deeds but who also need some press to get the word out. Please let us know of a homegrown

hero and why you think they deserve recognition. We will do all we can to give these heroes the attention they deserve and need.

We are really excited about the success of The Pulse and we want to thank all of you who picked up a copy, referred us to a friend, those who have written for us, took photos and a special thanks to our advertisers who believed in us from the very first day. So many readers have stopped us on the street and told us how much you like our magazine and we love to hear from happy readers. We want your ideas. Please send us story ideas, recipes, pictures of your town or an event that you’ve attended (please provide your name so we can credit you). We are not here to do for ourselves; we are here to promote Oklahoma. If you know of an event, it is important that you contact us as soon as possible so we can get your information out to those who would benefit from it.

Thank you all for continuing to read The Pulse. We will do all we can to continue to deserve your attention.

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Grove’s galaisn’t just forthe birds

Our Communities5 Creek County activities6 Tulsa falls into blues, BBQ and yoga8 Rogers cruises into bluegrass and chili10 Bikes, buggies and more in Mayes13 Ottawa County gets back to its roots16 Sequoyah’s stupendous September17 September looks sweet in Cherokee Co.20 Osage is all the rage21 It’s okie dokie in Okmulgee22 Cowchips and comedy in Muskogee24 Mmmm, McIntosh County25 Nothing to wine about in Craig County25 Coweta celebrates fall with a festival26 Nowata’s never ending niceties28 Adair! Let’s cruise!28 Join the party in Pawnee

Going Out/Staying In29 Fair affairs30 Rodeo Roundup31 Powwow’s near you32 Food Fests33 Around the world without leaving Tulsa34 Pulse Pro - Square Dancing35 Pulse Pro - Bullying36 Art37 Homegrown Heroes38 Theater39 Movies40 Dining Out44 Recipe Corner48 Oklahoma Biker Bits

Month at a Glance46 A calendar listing of fun stuff to do

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Tulsa’s Expo Square is not only the permanent home of the Golden Driller, a quirky 76 foot, 43,500 pound plaster and concrete homage to Tulsa’s oil roots; this large complex west of Yale, between 15th & 21st, also hosts to a variety of events throughout the year, from the weekly Flea Market to the annual Tulsa State Fair. With Tulsa House Beautiful, India Fest, The Corn Dog Classic Run, and of course, the Fair all on tap this month, there are plenty of reasons to visit Expo Square in September.

Friday through Sunday, Sept. 7-9, at the Quick Trip Center, the Tulsa House Beautiful Show provides a wonderful one stop opportunity for those considering home and garden improvements. Hundreds of local and national exhibitors will be on hand with demonstrations, tips, products and services to enhance your home and yard. Highlights this year include Senior Night with a free senior information fair on Friday and a Family Fun Day Saturday, with crafts, entertainment and fitness projects geared toward the younger visitors. More information at www.tulsahomeshow.com.

Visit The Pavilion on Sept. 8 for a taste of South Asia at India Fest. This family friendly festival offers the chance to experi-ence the music, dance, and food of India with activities to engage visitors of all ages. See www.iagtok.org for details.

A fall favorite with over 100 years of history, The Tulsa State Fair takes place Sept. 27 - Oct. 7 this year. Expo Square’s numerous barns and arenas are a perfect place for urban

dwellers to get up close and personal with cows, goats, sheep, horses and more, while their rural counterparts show their livestock and compete with their animals. For those who prefer to compete with stringed instruments, the Fair is also home to the Oklahoma State Picking and Fiddling Champion-ships, with fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin categories.

Daily attractions include a petting zoo, stunt dog shows, a live shark encounter and milking parlor demonstrations. If you’re a fan of elaborate cake creations, you won’t want to miss the State Sugar Art Show opening weekend. For live music lovers, the Oklahoma Stage has a full line up of nationally touring musicians, performers like Hot Chelle Rae and R&B soul singer, Keith Sweat.

Thrill seekers can head to the midway to brave a range of tilting, twirling and gravity defying rides. Of course, options for the less adventurous and younger crowd abound, as well. If you plan to spend significant time on the midway, you’ll want to check out the Meager Ride Pass to save time and money.

For many Okies, the best part of the Fair is fair food: funnel cake, grilled corn, turkey legs, you know what we mean! To prepare for anticipated culinary indulgences, fair food fans can join in the Corn Dog Classic 5K and Fun Run on the Expo Square grounds Sept. 22, the Saturday before the Fair offi-cially opens. This event benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and features a post-race party with live music. For more information on all events, see www.tulsastatefair.com.

Tulsa’s Expo Square offers The Tulsa State Fair and much more!By Julie Wenger Watson

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There’s no Sour Grapes in Creek County!Historically, the most famous liquid produced in Oklahoma has been crude oil, but the wine industry in this state contin-ues to gain marked interest and attention. September is a wonderful time to venture out of the city limits and explore, and if you have never seen an Oklahoma vineyard, here is the perfect opportunity!

The Nuyaka Creek Winery is located near the Deep Fork

National Wildlife Refuge and Dripping Springs Lake in beautiful southern Creek County. As part of the growing Oklahoma Wine In-dustry, the vineyard currently offers 26 available vintages to retailers and the public. On September 15, Nuyaka Creek hosts their annual Harvest Festival, offering the public a fun family afternoon out in the country, with live music, food, arts and crafts and great wine! The price of admission is the pur-

chase of a $5 souvenir wine glass, which also entitles you to taste all of the wines! The Master Vintner will conduct tours of the vineyard for those interested in the science of wine making, or growing grapes in your own backyard!

The festival begins at noon on Sept. 15, for more infor-mation please go to www.nuyakacreek.com/winefest

Hot Rods and Fishing Rods....Oklahoma has many care enthusiasts, and what better place to go to look at beautiful cars, than Keystone State Park! September 15 at 8 am come and browse new and vintage cars on display, and after the show take the kids to play in the great playground area. Or, bring along your fishing poles and make a fun day of it! For more information call the State Park at (918) 363-7329

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Creek County ActivitiesBy Deb Bayton


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In Oklahoma, fall is festival weather. September in Tulsa is full of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the cooler temperatures with your family and friends while you enjoy some barbeque, listen to the blues or successfully accomplish a downward-facing dog.

If you’re a budding geologist, anthropologist, or just a hobby collector, plan to attend the 8th Annual Indian Nations Artifact & Fossil Show at Oral Roberts University’s Mabee Center Sept. 8 from 8 am to 5 pm. Native American artifacts and local fossils are on display and for sale. Free tours of ORU’s Elsing Museum, with its world-class mineral collection are available.

Guthrie Green, the new park in downtown Tulsa near Brady & Cincinnati, opens to the public on Sept. 9 with a weekend of free music and activities for the entire family. Enjoy the crazy world rhythms of rockin’ polka band Brave Combo on Friday, the slide guitar wizardry of bluesman Sonny Landreth Saturday night, and the reggae rhythms of The Wailers, followed by The Tulsa Symphony and a brilliant

fireworks display on Sunday. www.guthriegreen.org

The I am Yoga Festival at Chandler Park Sept. 14-16 and the Tour de Dirt bike race at Turkey Mountain on Sept. 23 are two great ways to enjoy the fall and stay active. The bike race is part of Oklahoma’s Mountain Bike Champion-ship Racing Series. For details, see www.tourdedirt.org While there are plenty of free outdoor yoga classes offered at the I am Yoga Festival, the festival also includes live music, community art projects and children’s activities. See www.iammindbodyspirit.com

Brush Creek Bazaar runs Sept. 21-23 near 109th & Louis-ville. With arts, crafts, performing artists, a kid zone and all kinds of food, this is a great way to do good while having fun, shopping and enjoying a day in the country. Proceeds from the Bazaar benefit Teen Challenge of Oklahoma and the Brush Creek Youth Ranch. Details at www.brushcreekba-zaar.org

Barbeque and music lovers can rejoice. Between the Rock

Tulsa falls into blues, BBQ & yogaBy Julie Wenger Watson


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TY‘n Rib Festival outside the BOK Center Sept. 13-17, The Art of BBQ in downtown Tulsa’s Blue Dome District (11th & Elgin) Sept. 21-22, and the Hound Dog Blues Festival Sept. 21-22 in Chandler Park, everyone should get their fill of delicious food and excellent music. Admission to Rock ‘n Rib is free, and there will be regional bands, a kids zone, cooking demonstrations and delectable concessions. www.bokcenter.com The Art of BBQ is an annual event supporting Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa. Festivities include a bar-beque cook-off contest officially sanctioned by the prestigious Kansas City Barbeque Society. Visitors can purchase a tasting kit and cast a vote for “The People’s Choice Award” www.tulsaartofbbq.com Nationally touring Texas blues rock band the Chris Du-arte Group headlines the Hound Dog Blues Festival, which benefits local animal rescue organizations. Pitch a tent and enjoy some camping while you listen to a great line up of music. www.hounddogblues.com

September in Tulsa is jam-packed with enter-tainment. Grab your friends and grab your Pulse magazine and dive into fall in Green Country.


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There are so many things happening in Rogers County, we weren’t sure where to begin, so we are just going to jump right in and get to business.

We begin the month with the Bluegrass & Chili Festival going on at the Expo Center in Claremore Sept. 6-8. This is one of the biggest chili cook-offs in the area and it’s home to the Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-Off. They have all levels of spiciness to tempt your taste buds as well as bluegrass, country and gospel music on three stages.

It doesn’t end with the senses of taste and sound, next they entice your sense of sight with a car show, a children’s area, arts and crafts and more. It’s just a ton of fun in one place. Learn more at www.claremore.org or call the Claremore Chamber at (918) 341-2818 for details.

The Rogers County Free Fair occupies the Expo Center Sept. 13 - 16. With Made in Oklahoma products, arts and crafts, baked goods, livestock exhibits, horse and car shows, it just gets better and better. Happening since 1955, this is an older County Fair in Oklahoma so you know they have it together. Call (918) 341-2736 or logon to www.visitclaremore.org to get more info.

Catoosa celebrates all that makes Oklahoma great Sept. 15-16 with Cowboy Trade Day at Rogers Point Park (located on Route 66). Ranchers, cowboys, craftsmen all converge on Rogers Point to check out this outdoor market and swap meet. They offer something for every fan of the Wild West, so come ready to be impressed. It starts at 6 am and ends at 5 pm both days. Learn more at www.cowboytrader.com or by calling (918) 809-6757.

September goes out not with a fizzle but with a bang. Sept. 28-29, the Route 66 Cruisers are holding their Cruise-In & Car Show at Claremore Lake. There will be food at Foyil’s Totem Pole Park and a flame throwing contest both on Sat-urday along with all kinds of vintage, modified and antique cars as well as motorcycles. Snack and arts and crafts vendors will be on hand to entertain the non gearheads. The show is at 1450 E. Blue Starr Drive and you can get more at www.route66cruisersok.org.

If you are a fan of more than earth-bound vehicles, then check out the Okie Flyers Fly-In happening Sept. 29 at Cla-remore Regional Airport (at 19502 E. Rogers Post Rd.) from 11 am - 1 pm. It’s free to attend and you can get up close and personal with planes and pilots from all over the area. Give a call to (918) 343-0931 for more info.

Rogers County cruises into bluegrass & chiliBy Lisa Pinnick


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Like most of the state, this month Mayes County celebrates agriculture and livestock with their Mayes County Fair Sun., Sept. 6 – Mon., Sept. 9. Don’t miss the booths of vendors with farm and agriculture-related items, clothing and of course, the food. This fair features a livestock show, com-plete with swine, cattle, lambs, goats, horse show and timed events, and poultry. There will be a carnival every evening and don’t miss Cowboy Church at 10:30 am Sunday morn-ing. Other attractions at the fair are the pedal pull on Sun-day for the young kids, tractor driving contest, pet show and indoor exhibits. For a full schedule with times and details, visit our website www.mypulsemag.com. For more info on the fair call 918-825-3241. The fairgrounds are located 1.5 miles east of Pryor on Old Hwy 20.

Next up, on Sunday, Sept. 8, don’t miss the DAM J.A.M. Bicycle Tour. This annual Pryor event features some of the best fall cycling in Oklahoma. Enjoy the scenery and exercise of either a 31, 55, 71 or even 101 mile ride through the picturesque foothills of Green Country. The Dam J.A.M.

Bicycle Tour also features fun rides, and a lunch for all paid participants. So get the family off the couch and pedal to Pryor’s Whitaker Park where the tour will begin at 7:45 am and the location is also where the tour ends in the evening. After the race concludes, visitors will enjoy the annual Dam J.A.M. Party in the Park, featuring music, entertainment and food. These are the kind of days that memories are made of. Enjoy!

Make your way to Chouteau on Sat., Sept. 15 from 9 am - 6 pm for Black Buggy Days. This annual event celebrates the Amish culture of the area with food, arts and crafts, food, bluegrass music, food and children’s games. Oh and did we mention the food? Known for their cooking skills, the Amish will be on-hand serving authentic Amish food and homemade goodies including hot chicken and noodles, freshly baked breads and pies, cinnamon rolls, smoked ribs and kettle corn. Ice-cold watermelon, ice cream and lemonade will also be available. If you haven’t eaten at an Amish kitchen before, be sure to wear your loose pants because the food is decadent.

Bikes, Buggies and Bushels of Fun in Mayes CountyBy Lisa Pinnick

Ready - Set - Ride!Photo by Jim Beach


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TYBlack Buggy Days features various arts and crafts , an-tiques, handmade jewelry, wooden items, quilts and more. Enjoy live bluegrass or Western swing music performed by local musicians throughout the day. This is a great event for the whole family as you show your kids how much fun can be had with old-fashioned games such as sack races, three-legged races and stick horse races. Maybe they’ll want to ditch the IPad…okay, well at least maybe for today. They will also enjoy mini buggy rides, pony rides, barrel train rides, face painting and a petting zoo. Then watch to-gether as Amish men display their horsemanship by sorting cattle, running barrels and participating in a myriad of fun activities in front of crowds of festival-goers in the popular event “Horsin’ Around” or watch the Amish women vie for the title of “Skillet Throw Champion.”

Take a break from the high tech world and step into the good old fashioned fun of Black Buggy Days. Did we mention they have Amish food? Need we say more?

The last week of September in Mayes County, from Wed., Sept. 26- Mon., Sept. 1, visit the Graham Community

building in Pryor for the Northeast Oklahoma Art Show. There you’ll find

authentic artwork in oil, pas-tels, sculpture and even

photography. This is a juried competitive art

show and has catego-ries for juniors and adults, amateurs and profession-als. It’s a great venue for budding artists and profes-

sionals alike to present their artwork for the public to see

and if you are an art lover this is one show that you won’t want to miss.


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With the proximity of fall, many tribes all across Oklahoma are gearing up for their final Powwow of 2012, but many nations call the towns and bergs in Ottawa County home; and it’s really getting busy in September. But Powwows aren’t the end of it all! Read on and find out more.

The Ottawa Tribe, for which the county derives its name, is sending summer off with a shout with their Powwow and Celebration going on Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 at Adawe Park in Miami. This is a great Powwow to cut your teeth on, as the Ottawa are a great bunch of fun-loving Powwow revelers and their Powwow is more a big party of family and friends. The dancing is done for the joy of it all and the food we hear is pretty dang spectacular. It’s all free to attend and we highly recommend it. Find out more on their Website: www.ottawapowwow.com. Adawe Park is located at 11400 S. 613 Road in Miami. Call (918) 540-1536 with questions.

The following weekend is a big one with the O’Reilly Outlaw Nationals Championship Truck and Tractor Pull going on at the Miami Fairgrounds Sept. 7-8 where loud and dirty wins the day. It’s all on the line and if you are wimpy, then per-

haps you should venture elsewhere because this is loud and raw but never a dull moment. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 3-11, kids under 3 can attend for free. Learn more at the O’Reilly Website: www.oreillyauto.com.

Right down the road in Wyandotte, the Wyandotte Nation Tribal Powwow gets going September 7-9 at the Wyandotte Nation Tribal Grounds. They will have competitions for dancing of all types; including jingle, cloth, buckskin, gourd, fancy shawl and traditional and it all is done in full costumes. Bring your lawn chairs and be prepared to be dazzled with the beauty of it all. They will have kids’ games and contests too, so it’s sure to be something for everyone. The Tribal Grounds are located off Hwy 60 on the OK eastern border with Missouri. Need to know more? Then give them a call at (918) 678-2297.

The following weekend, the Eastern Shawnee Powwow is going on Sept. 14-16 at the Tribal Grounds in Wyandotte (129 W. Oneida). Dancing contests, food, apparel, games and drumming wraps it up on Sunday. Crafts will be avail-able for purchase as well. It’s all there for you and there’s no admission fees. Call (918) 666-2435 with questions.

Ottawa County gets back to its rootsBy Lisa Pinnick


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We usually defer to our buddy at The Riders’ Ragazine for this, but we thought we’d give you bikers a heads’ up that Buffalo Bike Run is headed to Miami Sept. 14-15 at Buffalo Run Casino. This is one you really might want to check out, because we got a peek at their activities list and you will need to call off work that Monday; you will be too tired to return to work. Besides, you might be the lucky one to strike it rich – they are paying out over $101,000 for their poker run, so gas up and get ready to get lucky! The music will be crazy with Smash Mouth, Cheap Trick, Colt Ford and our own homegrown boy David Al-lan Coe playing, so who cares about the money? It’s been thought out to make this a weekend worth remembering. Check out the deets at www.buffalobikerun.com or look them up on Facebook.

The weekend of Sept. 20-23 opens with Miami Little Theatre opening of “Annie Get Your Gun!” playing all three days. While most of us know the story, this is a great way to introduce children to the magic of theater. Find out more or buy tickets at (918) 533-4683.

If you were looking here for info on the Hook N’ Cook-Off that has been in Afton in years past, you won’t find it. After many years in Afton, organizers have moved it to Ketchum. Check out our Craig County pages for more details on this and other fun things to do.

Tired yet? Well, take a nap and get on over to the Miami NOW: Native Okla-homa Weekend happening at the Miami Fairgrounds Sept. 28-30. This is a culmi-nation of multiple tribes coming together to dance, drum and feast and you are invited along to partake in the festivities. It’s the beauty of multiple tribes gather-ing to be together in a peaceful celebra-tion of the Native American culture. With dachshund races, BMX bike races, BBQ and chili cook-offs, you just can’t miss. Find out more at the Miami Chamber’s Website: www.miamiokchamber.com or by calling (918) 542-4481.


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There is so much happening in Delaware County this month that you could be busy almost every day. So let’s get right to it.

Jana Jae hosts her Fiddle Camp & Music Festival again this year, Fri. - Sun. Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 at the Grove Civic Center located at 1720 S. Main in Grove. Fiddlers of all levels and ages come together in this workshop with master instructors and performers. This event isn’t just for fiddle players either, all acoustic musicians are welcome no matter the instrument.

This event will feature bluegrass music, swing and more. Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious barbecue din-ner and kick-off party Friday evening from 6 - 10 pm and Sat and Sun the pickin’ and playin’ begins at 9 am and ends at 5 pm. Meet up with old friends or make new ones, and make sure to practice for the workshops and amateur fiddle contest. This event will also feature a fish-fry, as well as open stage jam sessions and informal “pickin’ party.” Then on Thursday, Sept. 6 head to Jay for the Delaware County Free Fair going on through Saturday, Sept. 8. This

old-fashioned county fair features livestock events, exhibits, vendors and delicious fair food. The fair opens at 8 am on Thursday and runs all day ending with an old fashioned Draft Horse Pull at 7 pm that evening. If you think tractors

are sexy, don’t miss the Friday morning tractor event starting at 9 am and the horse show will end the day starting at 4 pm. Saturday, starting at 8 am, Delaware County shows us where to find the beef with a whole day of calf and cattle events and a little mutton bustin’ too. Speaking of “where’s the beef”, don’t miss the 7th Annual Roadkill Chili Cookoff from 11 am - 1 pm on Saturday as well. Then stick around that evening for the Delaware County Fair Rodeo starting at 8 pm Saturday evening. Find a full list of the fair schedule on our website www.mypulsemag.com. Oh, we almost forgot the best part, it’s FREE! Find the Delaware County Fair-grounds at 38267 Hwy 59 between Jay and Grove.

Are you ready for more music? How about a whole week of it? Mon., Sept. 17 - Fri., Sept. 21 from 2-9 pm gather the family and head over to Cedar Oaks RV Resort for a music festival featuring Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music.

The Music stops just in time for it to start up again at the 29th Annual Pelican Festival which begins Fri. Sept. 21- Sat Sept. 22 from 9 am - 7 pm both days. The festival is being held at the Grove Civic Center where you’ll find arts and crafts, live local music, entertainment and other festival ac-coutrements including the carnival. Carnival times are Thur. - Fri. 6 - 10 pm and Sat 10 am - 10 pm. You can purchase wristbands in advance at the Grand Lake Visitor Center for $20 or they are $25 at the gate.

The Pelican Festival Parade will start Saturday at 10:30 am from the Grove Community Center and go to the Civic Cen-ter. This year’s parade theme is Pelican’s, Fish ‘N and Fun. Then don’t miss the opportunity to visit Har-Ber Village for

Fiddles, food, fairs and fowl in Delaware County this SeptemberBy Lisa Pinnick


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free. Har-Ber Village will again have FREE admission on Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm.

If you want take a Pelican Tour, The Grand Belle, formerly the Cherokee Queen, will be having Pelican Tours during this migration cel-ebration. Call (918) 786-4272 for tickets.

The fun isn’t over on Saturday either because The Pelican Festival also presents The Carson and Barnes Circus on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Grove Sports Complex at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the Pelican Festival and adults will get an additional discount for any adult ticket bought at the festival, while they last. Get more information on any of these Pelican Festival activities online at www.grandlakefun.com

How many of us in Green Country grew up watching “Hee-Haw?” The iconic show was a showcase for Okie talent including more than 40 Oklahoma natives as cast mem-bers during the life of the show. Celebrate those memories at the Grove Civic Center on Friday Sept. 28 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm with the “Hee-Haw” 5th Annual Citi-zen’s Senior Prom. Enjoy a free lunch, door prizes, free pictures and entertainment provided by Duke Mason. RSVP by Sept. 19 because seating will be limited.

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Aaaah, the weather is dipping out of the triple digits, the kids are back to a school routine and hopefully, the rains are coming. Sequoyah County smells fall in the air and is making theirs a season to remember.

The Gore Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 22. The Gore Street Kings will be hosting the Cruise Night that evening. There is a burn-out with trophies and then a cruise. All you need to do is show up in downtown Gore on Sept. 22 and you will find this fun event for health and car buffs alike. Check out the cute little shops in Gore and have a bite to eat while you are there. Find out more by calling the Gore Chamber at (918) 489-5950 or check out www.goreok.net.

One event that has been happening for many years without fail is the 44th Annual Fin & Feather Fall Festival at Fin & Feather Resort located just outside of Gore. It’s happening Sept. 28-30 and it’s a really big to-do that brings artists from seven states and this is not your run-of-the-mill reseller craft show with a myriad of made in China sellers in among

the true artists, it’s all about the honest-to-goodness artist and craftsman selling their wares made with their own two little hands.

Fin & Feather doesn’t stop with crafts; there’s food aplenty from vendors as well as the restaurants in and around the resort (we can’t say enough about Soda Steve’s delicacies: go once and you’ll be hooked and B&J’s has some awesome grub as well, their breakfasts are big and quite good) as well as the food offered by the vendors who have some samples of all kinds of yummies for everyone’s tastes.

As far as crafters go, Fin & Feather assures that they don’t have only one or two types of wares; leather, quilts, paper, wood, glass, jewelry and more will all be for sale and they are hand-picked through the rigorous judging process employed by the organizers. As of the writing of this story, over 130 vendors will be there. Some will be indoors and some outdoors, so no matter your needs for fresh air or air conditioning, you will be comfortable while you get a start on your special Christmas gifts for loved ones.

If you are an artist who wants to participate, time is quickly run-ning out for you to be a part of the festivities, so get going by calling Fin & Feather at (918) 487-5148 and ask for Lezli Pool.

If you are looking to make a weekend of the Festival, Fin & Feather has very few rooms left, but there are other places near-by such as Tenkiller Lodge (located on Indian Road near Keys) that can accommodate your weekend plans. Check out www.laketenkiller.com for a list of hotels/motels/lodges in the area.

While you are there, spend a little time checking out Gore, Keys, Vian or Tahlequah. These are some really nice quaint little towns that have all kinds of shopping opportunities, dining establishments and sweet people who can point you in the right direction for a great visit. The folks at Fin & Feather are super sweet and will go to great lengths to ensure your visit is one that you’ll repeat. While you are there, check out all that Fin & Feather has to offer you for your next vacation get-away. They’ve got a pool, church, restaurants, golf and with their proximity to Lake Tenkiller, it’s a can’t miss to come back to. Find out more about the Fall Festival, Fin & Feather and dining by visiting www.finandfeatherresort.com, [email protected] or call the resort: (918) 487-5148 and find out more. The resort is located at 445889 Hwy 10A in Gore, just past the intersection of Indian Road and Hwy 10A. The Festival hours are 9 am - 6 pm Sept. 28-29 and 9 am - 5 pm Sept. 30.More is coming in Sequoyah County in October, so stay tuned to The Pulse and we’ll keep you informed.

Sequoyah’s stupendous SeptemberBy Amy Addams

September in Cherokee County starts in the midst of the Cherokee National Holiday. There are lots of things going on simultaneously, so you can choose your activity or try to catch bits of them all. Choose from traditional Na-tive American games like cornstalk and blowgun shooting, marbles and stickball to tournaments in sports like basket-ball and softball.

Many other events will take place during the Cherokee Na-tional Holiday, including a parade, children’s events and a car show. Vendors will be on hand offering authentic Native American products such as food, artwork, pottery, blankets and other unique items. We covered this event in great detail in August, so we don’t want to repeat ourselves, but if you will check our website, we have detailed information and schedules for your review. Never doubt for a minute that the people in Cherokee Coun-ty have heart. When a neighbor falls into hard times you’ll find them at the Community Building putting on a pie supper or chili feed. Like most of Green Country, Cherokee County still loves their community and finds a way to take care of their own. The “Sweet Ride” Poker Run Benefit on Saturday, Sept. 8, is a great example of neighbor working hard to help another neighbor. This event is being held for Haylee Strain, a 15 year old, from Locust Grove with Arteriovenous Malformation, or AVM. Her condition is severe enough to require brain surgery. Without surgery her chances of an aneurism, stroke and even death are high. The proceeds from this benefit will be used to help Haylee and her family offset their tremendous medical expenses. Registration begins at 10 am at RT&T located at 600 W Peak Blvd in Muskogee. ALL bikes and cars out by 11 am for the scenic 100 mile ride through Muskogee County, Chero-kee County and Wagoner County. ALL bikes and cars in by 4 pm at Los Ranchos Restaurant on Hwy 82 N in Peggs. Pre-registration cost is $25 (by Sept. 1) or on the Day of reg-istration is $30 (includes meal and poker hand). Additional

hands $10 and extra meals are $6.50. This event pays high and low hand and door prizes. Proceeds of the event will benefit Haylee and even the extra meals purchased at the end of the event have a portion of the proceeds donated back in by Los Ranchos. Get ready for a good time for a great cause. Tahlequah Mainstreet has Movies In The Park that will make you purr this month. Sept. 8 it’s “Puss In Boots,” the story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends. It features the voice of Antonio Banderas and many other familiar favorites. Then on Sept. 22, get ready for “Secondhand Lions.” This coming-of-age story is about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas. Robert Duvall and Michael Caine are hilarious as the uncles and Haley Joel Osment shines in this role as young Walter. Concessions are available including popcorn, pop and Roxie’s famous BBQ. A free bouncy house is provided for the kiddos and the movies will start at dark. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and your favorite movie partner and enjoy


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September looks sweet in Cherokee CountyBy Lisa Pinnick


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this free event put on by Tahlequah Mainstreet Association.

Next month Tahlequah looks forward to another Native American Holiday, the celebration of the Keetoowah Tribe of Cherokees, being held the first weekend of October. If you want to get a head start on your Keetoowah research before the celebration, just stop by The John Hair Museum. You don’t have to wait until October because John Hair Museum is open all through September to learn about the heritage of the Keetoowah Cherokees right now. Some of the artifacts on display are clothing, quilts, bowls and documents that support the commentary of the tour guide as they walk you through. The museum is open 8:30 - 4:30 Tues. - Sat. and admission is free. Donations do help this Keetoowah treasure grow though, so they are always appreciated. The museum is located off Hwy 62 on the south side of Tahlequah off West Willis Rd.

National Museum of the American Indianby Cynthia Frankenburg

National Museum of the American Indianby Cynthia Frankenburg


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Located at the UKB Tribal Complex just off West Willis Rd., Tahlequah


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We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating; Osage is one happenin’ county. They prove the point this September with a plethora of fun-filled family-friendly events all there for the taking.

It begins with The Osage County Free Fair Sept. 6-7 at the Osage County Fair Grounds. It’s a fun-filled two days of learning while you play. Their theme for 2012 is “Safety First,” so check out the various events based on this central theme. While you are there, visit the various food and craft booths as well as check out the farm animals. There’s more, but we don’t want to give away all of their secrets. You’ll have to go and see what brings others from all over to this once-a-year fair. Find out more by calling (918) 693-3355 or stop by the Chamber of Commerce.

It doesn’t end with the Free Fair. On Sept. 22, Pioneer Day will be held at Skiatook Central Park. There’s more than fried dough and cotton candy: they have a carnival, food and craft booths, a Little Miss & Mister Pageant, pet contest, mechanical bull rides, a parade at 9 a.m., a classic car show, tractor pull, 5k & 10k runs, golden couples recognition, remote control boat races, chicken wing contest and it’s all topped off with a rodeo at 8 p.m. Find out the details by calling (918) 396-3702 or check out www.visittheosage.com and learn more.

We couldn’t talk about Osage County without mentioning Woolaroc and although some think Woolaroc is located in

Washington County, others think it belongs to Osage. We aren’t getting involved in the debate, but we wanted to tell you about two fabulous events scheduled for Sept. – Oct. nonetheless.

The first is the Woolaroc Fall Trail Ride happening Sept. 15. Bring your horse, saddle-up and prepare to see parts of Woolaroc that no one else gets to see. It’s a full day of riding, meal breaks and finish it all off with wild tales. Woolaroc is located 45 miles northwest of Tulsa on Highway 123. Get the details or find answers to your questions by calling (918) 336-0307 or on their Website: www.woolaroc.org.

Also headed to Woolaroc in early October is the Cow Thieves & Outlaws Reunion on Oct. 6. Since 1927, this once-a-year event has been celebrated with food, drink, entertainment and more cowboy atmosphere than you can imagine. This was started by Frank Phillips and hasn’t slowed down yet. Logon to www.woolaroc.org for more deets. They also celebrate with the Fall Traders Encampment that same weekend (Oct. 5-6) and with over 125 tents and teepees all there to send time back a century or more, it’s a fabulous way to teach your kids what life was like before the inven-tion of the I-Phone (or even before electricity).

Pawhuska celebrates the Indian Taco with a party in honor of the best creators with the National Indian Taco Championship on Oct. 6 in Downtown Pawhuska. Stay tuned to the Pulse for more details in October. We’ll keep you well-informed.

Osage is all the rageBy Rick Wall


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You didn’t think we’d forget about Okmulgee County for September, did you? Heck no, Okmulgee is ramping up for a spectacular September so it’s time to give Okmulgee County a bit of attention.

Before we jump in to what’s new for September, we want to recap events that we touched on in August. Let’s start with the Living Legends Rodeo Sept. 1-2 at Historic Nichols Park in Henryetta. This is year 18 for this IPRA-sanctioned rodeo and is part of the finals of the “Twister Series.” Check it out at www.henryetta.org or call (918) 652-3331 to get more info.

Don’t run off from Henryetta before you check out the big-gest Labor Day celebration in Oklahoma happening Sept. 3 in downtown. With a parade, games, concerts, a carnival, rodeo (of course) and fireworks to top off the day, you just can’t find a bigger Labor Day Fest anywhere. Did we men-tion the car, tractor and bike show too? It’s just a blast to the senses in a quaint little town that knows how to throw down a good fiesta for all the laborers out there. Find out more by calling the Henryetta Chamber at (918) 652-3331 or at www.henryetta.org.

Of course, like the rest of the counties, Okmulgee is hosting their annual County Fair Sept. 6-8 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, but unlike the others, we are betting the farm that they will have all kinds of horse-related exhibits because Okmulgee is truly horse country. It’s not the end, but only the beginning with baked goods, canned delicacies, fair food, quilts and a special family festival on Saturday, Sept. 8, it just gets better and better. The Fairgrounds are located at 1901 N. Oklahoma in Okmulgee. Need more data? Then call (918) 756-1958 or check out www.okmulgeeonline.com for more.

While mid-month quiets down for Okmulgee, they send September out with none other than a trail ride – not for bikers but for equestrians - at Okmulgee State Park (16830 Dripping Springs Road) on Sept. 28 - 30. That’s not all; they will also have a live band Friday as well as an auction. They will also be feeding you three square each day and they will have T-shirts for sale to commemorate your time there. While we know you need more info, we wanted to give you the basics, but you should call (918) 756-5971 to get all the details and find out how you can preregister. Happy trails!

It’s Okie-dokie in OkmulgeeBy Laraine Larimar


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Holy Cow (or cow chips) there’s a lot happening in Musk-ogee County this month. Don’t worry though; we’ve got you covered with the details on the best events so you can catch as many as you can.

Who doesn’t like saving money? Women all over Green Country can get really excited about a sidewalk sale, but when you hear about a sidewalk sale inside the air con-ditioning, it’s a no-brainer. We are there. On Labor Day weekend, from Sept. 1 - Sept. 3 Arrowhead Mall is holding a Labor Day Special Sidewalk Sale. And yes, it’s inside so you can walk around in comfort while you find the best deals of the day and then maybe take in a movie after at the Dickinson Theater. Be sure you make it back to the mall on Wed., Sept. 8 from 10 am - 2 pm as well to help Arrowhead Mall celebrate 25 years. They’ll have the Shriner Clowns on hand, balloons, popcorn, sno-cones, cotton candy, and games and of course, there will be cake. The celebration contin-ues on Sept. 9 from noon - 4 pm as Arrowhead Mall honors Grandparent’s Day by providing games and arts and crafts for grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy together.

Speaking of clowns, The Bedouin Shrine Clowns will host a car show in beautiful Honor Heights Park from 8 am - noon

on Saturday, Sept. 8. Independent judges will award over 30 classes. Cash prizes and trophies awarded for: Best in Show, Best Interior, Best Paint and Best Engine. Dash plaques and goodie bags for the first 100, door prizes, food con-cessions, 50/50 pot, T-shirts and cash drawings. Proceeds benefit Bedouin Clowns and are not tax deductible. Vendors should call for a free spot. For show info contact: Keith Olm-stead (918) 869-8120, or e-mail [email protected].

Didn’t get enough clowns yet? You can see them again at the Bedouin Shrine Circus on Sat. - Sun. Sept. 22-23 at the

Muskogee Civic Center. The show times weren’t released yet at our printing date, but you can call The Muskogee Civic Center (918) 348-6032 or check our website www.mypulse-mag.com where we will update the times and other informa-tion as it becomes available.

Can you believe it’s been eleven years since 9-11? The Muskogee Freedom Walk is intended to call Americans to re-flect upon the lives lost that fateful day and remember their families and those who responded. The two mile walk begins at the Muskogee Civic Center Plaza on Sat., Sept. 8 at 8 am. It proceeds down to and along Muskogee’s Centennial Trail to 21st Street and back. The walk is free and open to the public. Water and coffee along with fruit and breakfast pastries will be provided for participating walkers. Individu-als, civic groups, local organizations and families are encour-aged to join in this uplifting and moving celebration and remembrance of the lives that were lost. A short program

Clowns Cars, cow chips and comedy in Muskogee CountyBy Lisa Pinnick


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of music, commemoration and prayer will precede the walk. For more information contact Jonita at Downtown Muskogee, Inc. (918) 683-2400.

On Sept. 13 you better get to fishin’ for The Professional Anglers Association 2012 Series. This is the only event to offer head to head competition: BASS FLW and PAA anglers competing in the same event. Weigh-ins will be at the Three Forks Harbor on Friday and Saturday. The final weigh in will be held at Bass Pro Shop in Broken Arrow, the Title Sponsor of the event. There will be a one week off limits period for this event on Sept. 2 - 9, so no head starts allowed.

The Third Annual Five Tribes Story Conference on Sept. 21-22 sponsored by the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, brings together some of Indian Country’s most renowned authors, storytellers and professors. Evening concerts, free and open to the public, feature storytellers from the Five Tribes, the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek and Seminole. Throughout the two days, tribal historians and native speak-ers will discuss a wide range of topics, from the Trail of Tears to the boarding school experience, encouraging audience questions and discussion. Award-winning authors, playwrights, storytellers, poets, scholars, artists and filmmakers such as Robert Conley, Clara Sue Kidwell, Kim Roppolo, Rilla Askew, Phillip Carroll Morgan, Les Hannah, and Glenda Galvan gather on the beautiful campus of historic Bacone College to interact with conference participants in the hopes of fostering a deeper interest and encouraging network of champions for the evolution of the Five Tribes narrative. For tribal members, the event offers a chance to share family ex-periences, while the non-Native can enjoy a rare close-up look at history, literature and artistic presentation through American In-dian eyes. All sessions, workshops, and ticketed meals are open to registered attendees only (Registration ends Sept. 10). The evening storytelling concerts at the chapel of Bacone College are free and open to the general public. Call Mary Robinson (918) 683-1701 to register, or for more information.

On Sept. 27 - 29, get ready for more car action as Thunder-bird Speedway and the Mark Martin Auto Group presents the Mars Dirtcar Series. Sept. 27 will be an open practice for all classes featuring some of the best late model drivers getting ready for two days of action on the fast, historic 1/2 mile dirt track. Sept. 28 brings the first night of two full nights of racing action with heats, qualifying features and the A main events for the Super Late Models and the tracks regular classes. This race showcases a star studded field of drivers from 12 states. All Thunderbird regular classes will run in this huge event. This event will draw several thousand visitors to Muskogee. For more info call Stanley at (918) 869-6883. Thunderbird Speedway is located at 1444 S. Cherokee Street.

It’s time to drive south of Muskogee to Warner for the annual Chamber of Commerce event, Cow Chip Day. Warner’s Cow Chip Day begins with a parade downtown and moves to the local park where food and game vendors will be set up. Enjoy activities perfect for the entire family including lots of games,

crafts, food and fun. Make sure to purchase a bingo card for the festival’s most popular event, Cow Chip Bingo featuring a real cow. Yes, friends, you heard that right. The bingo numbers called depend on the digestive life of local bovine. Now that’s fun, I don’t care who you are! Visitors to Cow Chip Day will also enjoy live music by local bands and a fireworks extrava-ganza at dusk. Fun Fact: The first ever Cow Chip Day (year re-moved to protect the innocent) involved yours truly as featured entertainment. We’ll just say that my hometown has improved their entertainment selection as the years have passed. Don’t miss this event, the entertainment is better these days and it’s a great way to spend a little time with the family.

Next month is Halloween and it’s time to get ready for all things scary at the end of September. Three Rivers Museum will again host their Greenhill Cemetery Tour on Sept. 22. It’s a great kick-off to all the “ghostly” events for fall. Three Rivers Museum also will be doing their Ghost Stories tours in October using the vintage trolleys this year and we’ll give you more information about that next month.

Thrills for the entire family await you at the Haunted Castle Halloween Festival in Muskogee. From the sinister, fog-shrouded forest to the carnival atmosphere of Halloween Land, you’ll find performances and activities for all ages. This 60-acre Halloween features a variety of spooktacular events. Start your Halloween adventure in the Halloween Village for hot and cold drinks, food, ghost stories and more. Bring the whole family and bob for apples or have your fortune read by one of the castle’s fortune tellers. A pumpkin patch will be on-site and will feature pumpkins of all sizes, a carving


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station, pony rides, hayrides, a bounce house and plenty of photo opportunities. The pumpkin patch will only be open on select evenings during the festival. After dark you’ll find some of the most horrifying haunted houses and exhibits indoors and outside. Whether looking for a scary, haunted house experience or a family-friendly excursion through a Halloween-themed fantasy land, the Haunted Castle Hallow-een Festival will both terrify and delight this season. Experi-ence live entertainment for the entire family at the Pirate Stage, or simply wander the grounds looking for scares. Photo ID will be required for all unaccompanied minors.

Haunted Castle Halloween Festival Schedule:September 28 & 29: 6 pm - 10 pmOctober 5 & 6: 6 pm - 10 pmOctober 12 & 13: 6 pm - 10 pmOctober 19 & 20: 6 pm - 10 pmOctober 26 & 27: 6 pm - 10 pm

Be sure to friend us on Facebook as we’ll be giving away prize packages for this event.

Like a crisp cold apple, McIntosh County has juicy events lined up for early September and October. While it might be quiet in between these events, we know it’s because these are two big events that require a lot of work to get going, so let’s get right to business.

The Rentiesville Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival goes on Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 and we covered it for our August issue, but it’s so much music, it bears repeating. With the number of musi-cians who will be playing, we’d have to spend the rest of the room in this magazine just to list them all! This is the blues in the big time, and it’s a great way to spend your Labor Day weekend, kids in tow. Kids attend free and you can be there for only $15/day. The line-up is so good; any day you choose is a winner. Guaranteed that Selby Minner will be there, keeping D.C. Minner’s legacy alive as will many of the big-time blues legends known in this six-state area and beyond. Folks come from all over OK, TX, LA, MS, AR, KS, MO and further just to be a part of the musical event that is quickly vying for the top-spot in blues weekends. Come ready to make new friends and see some old ones you lost touch with. There’s plenty of food, lots of kids’ activities and bathrooms, so bring your coziest lawn chair and get ready to be blued like never before.

Get all your details at www.dcminnerblues.com or at our website: www.mypulsemag.com or give a call with specific questions to (918) 855-0978.

McIntosh County takes a much-needed break to ramp-up for the 7th annual Eufaula Art Walk & Car Show going on October 6 in downtown Eufaula. The story doesn’t end there. There will be a multitude of roaming musicians and a golf cart show as well.

It’s not just regional artists, it’s also Native American art-ists bringing their A game to the courtyard next to Bank of Eufaula. Other artists will also be showing their stunning visu-als and there will be vendors selling wares that can usually never be found anywhere else than at an art show.

The cars and golf carts will be residing at Posey Park where Eufaula Ford and Odom Insurance are sponsoring the Car Show. During the Car Show there will be a top 20 Circle of Champions plus special awards all judged by the partici-pants. Clark Davis will be the Car Show deejay set up under the white pavilion at Posey Park. Bring your muscle cars, hot rods, imports, sports cars, classics, motorcycles and even vintage boats; all will be welcome.

If you have a spiffy car, or you are an artist who wants to show the world your works, then check out www.eufau-laareaarts.org for applications to participate or call Glenna McBride or Andrea at (918) 617-1689 or (918) 689-5362 for art submissions or if you want to show your car, then call (918) 689-7776/2140 with questions. Additional info is available at the Eufaula Main Street Studio located at 105 South Main, open noon - 4 p.m., Thursday-Saturday.

Mmmmm, McIntosh CountyBy Lisa Pinnick


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Craig County, known for its railroad history, beautiful and historical downtown buildings and even the World’s largest McDonald’s never leaves its residents or visitors with much to complain about, but this month, they are really ramping up on their wining. Don’t get sour grapes though, because you’re invited too.

On Saturday, Sept. 8, Summerside Winery is hosting their annual Catch the Crush Harvest Party. Summerside, located at Route 66 and I-44 across from the turnpike gate, has been hosting this event for the last 10 years and fun times are ahead if you enjoy great food, music, excellent wines and gorgeous scenery. In fact just the view of the rolling hills and lush vines are enough of a reason to attend this event. They will give you a tour of both of their wineries, the main winery in Vinita and also the Estate Vineyard in Ketchum just 15 min-utes down the road. They will give you the private tour and let you get up close and personal picking grapes and even allowing you to participate in a Grape Stomp. If the scen-ery, the education about grapes and vineyards and the wine itself doesn’t interest you, then just wait until you hear about the food. Summerside Bistro has a terrific lunch planned for

you: a brunch with elegant faire, scrumptious sauces, fresh salads, artisan breads and more. Summerside Winery is open daily from 9:30 am until dusk and Summerside Bistro is open daily at 11 am with their appetizer menu only avail-able after 3 pm. Be sure that you call or e-mail ahead and reserve your spot at the table, there will be limited seating for this event. Tickets are $45 per person and this event lasts from 9 am - 2 pm. Purchase your tickets online at www.summersidevineyards.com or call the tasting room for more information, (918) 256-3000, or e-mail [email protected].

Then on Saturday, Sept. 29, don’t miss the 19th Annual - 11th National Hook’N’Cookoff in its new location at South Grand Lake Regional Airport in Ketchum. Enter a cook-off team or just come to eat. This event has been one of the largest cat-fish cook-off events in the region and the teams compete for the coveted title by offering their very best eats. Spend the day enjoying live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, kids play zone, and more. For further information, please e-mail [email protected].

Nothing to wine about in Craig County in SeptemberBy Lisa Pinnick

Wagoner County is relatively quiet, yet there are a few things that happen worth the trip. One of those events hap-pens every fall right in Coweta. It’s the return of the Coweta Fall Festival and this year it happens Sept. 13-15 right in downtown.

It’s not just your usual festival, there is a chance to show your talents at their Coweta’s Got Talent Show; no matter what your skills are, they are ready to see or hear you. Can you sing, dance, juggle, twirl a baton or do magic? Then you need to fill out an application and show your stuff.

It doesn’t end with the talent show. Get your little ones and/or your pets dressed in their Sunday best and enter them in the Little Miss Fall Festival or the prettiest pet contest or just let your little ones enjoy the Festival where food, fun, mid-way rides and more will all be there for you and your family to enjoy. You can enjoy the rides unlimited for $15/day.

Whatever you do, make time for the parade, where the theme is Beat the Heat on Broadway happening Saturday, Sept. 15.

There’s much more, so get on over to their Website: www.cowetachamber.com and see the festival line-up and plan your visit.

Coweta celebrates fall with a festivalBy Trent McDaniel


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Nowata has that small-town charm and appeal that many of us enjoy, but they have really made September a month to remember. Boy did they get it rocking!

We start by telling you about the KAN-OKLA 100-Mile Yard Sale going on September 7-8. Nowata is a stopping point on the yard sale trail and all of Nowata City is gathering up their goods to get you a fantastic bargain for your shopping bucks. There’s no better time or place to find deals for your college student’s dorm, your antique collection or just find that crazy bargain you’ve been looking for all this time. There will be families and businesses all participating in this city-wide sale of the year, so get your small bills, comfy walking shoes and clean out that trunk for your new-found treasures.

The KAN-OKLA Yard Sale is making a big circuit from Se-dan, KS to Coffeyville, KS to Nowata, OK to Bartlesville, OK to Dewey, OK to Copan, OK to Caney, KS. The sale route starts in southeast Kansas, along Highway 75,169,166 and 10th Street, ending in northeast Oklahoma, along Highway 75, 169 and 60.

For more information, check out www.kanoklahighwaysale.net. They have a contact page for specific questions so be sure to contact them early with any specific questions you

need answered. Remember to be polite to the vendors and if you are a haggler, be reasonable and kind. That will get you much further than being a meanie.

The Nowata County Free Fair is scheduled for Sept. 11-15 at the Nowata Fair Grounds. It is hosted by Oklahoma Co-operative Extension Office and they are really putting on a shindig. With karaoke contests, bake sales, 4-H animal shows and more, it’s one of the biggest things to happen to Nowata County all year. They also have horse shows, a watermelon feast, a baked goods auction, home cooked fare for all, a dog show and a pedal tractor pull. While that’s not all, it’s a fantastic start to what is sure to be a fantastic way to get the family out and enjoying a beautiful day (or more) of wholesome entertainment. Put down those I-Pads, X-Boxes and Play Stations and spend some time getting back to what being a family should really be all about. Much of the pro-ceeds gathered go to worthwhile projects such as FFA, 4-H and the folks who work tirelessly to create culinary master-pieces just for you.

Find out more about Nowata County Free Fair by checking in with the OU Extension Office: (918) 273-2301 or by visiting their Website: www. oces.okstate.edu/nowata/4-h/nowata-county-free-fair.

Nowata’s never-ending nicetiesBy Lorenzo Zoil


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Saddle up your horses and dust off your aviator goggles; Washington County is greeting fall with plenty of outdoor adventure, impressive displays of Western and Native American culture and no shortage of fun. Trail rides, a long-horn cattle drive, art, dance and aeronautics are all on the agenda for this beautiful section of Northeastern Oklahoma. Mark your calendar and get ready to hit the road.

The gorgeous grounds of Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve are the backdrop for the Woolaroc Fall Trail Ride September 15. The ride covers 15 miles of scenic terrain on the Woolaroc Ranch where sightings of buffalo, elk, deer or longhorn cattle are often part of the experience. While participants must supply their own horse and gear, registra-tion fees include lunch and dinner, as well as admission to Woolaroc’s onsite lodge and museum. www.woolaroc.org

The City of Dewey celebrates Western Heritage Weekend Sept. 22 & 23 with Saturday’s Tom Mix Festival and Parade downtown followed by Sunday’s Wild West Show at Prairie Song, a recreated Old West Town five miles east of Dewey, complete with a saloon, jail, post office and general store. At 1 pm Saturday, a herd of longhorn cattle will be driven down

Main St. prior to the parade. Festival activities include live music, vendors and kids’ area. Riding teams, trick ropers and bronco busters are all on store for Sunday’s Wild West Show, which is sure to be a hit with all ages. www.cityofdewey.com

Oklahoma Indian Summer, a festival featuring a pow wow,a juried Native American and Western Art Show, and a market is Sept. 20-22 in the Bartlesville Community Center. Authentic Indian sculpture, paintings, and leather goods are among the many items for sale at the market. The festival also offers storytelling, musical acts and all kinds of food. Billy Mills, the only living Native American to win a gold medal at the Olympics, is the festival’s guest speaker. www.okindiansummer.org

Fans of flight won’t want to miss the 56th Annual Tulsa Regional Fly-In Sept. 22 at Bartlesville Municipal Airport. Championship level airplanes are on display, and ex-military warbirds arrive late morning with their big, rumbling engines. Radio controlled planes also take flight, and for those who really want to get into the air, affordable airplane and helicopter rides are available. www.tulsaflyin.com for a com-plete list of area events, see www.visitbartlesville.com

Washington County - horses, planes & the Wild, Wild West!By Julie Wenger Watson


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We found info about a Route 59 Cruise that we aren’t sure is or is not happening. We got to think-ing, why not cruise Route 59 just because it’s there? Why does there have to be a special event for it? We actually took a cruise up and down Route 59 and we found some great places to stop for a bite to eat, some stores worth a visit and some just gorgeous scenery worth the return trip. Instead of boring you with long winded descriptions, we took pictures. See more of our pictures on our Website at www.mypulsemag.com. Happy travels!

Adair! Let’s cruise!By Trent McDaniel

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Pawnee County is a really ramped-up place to be; they are always finding a way to celebrate with rodeos, street dances, cavalcades and more, and they celebrate their exis-tence in September with a good old-fashioned County Fair, but like with everything Pawnee does, it’s sure to be buckets of fun.

It runs from Sept. 5 – 8 at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds. With some of the best meat smoked, fried, BBQ’d and more, you can be assured that they will have some incredible snacking food as well as farm animals and baked goods on display. On Sept. 5, they devote much of the day to food with the Pawnee County Food Fair and with a day de-voted to food, you just can’t miss. Check out the details at www.oces.okstate.edu/pawnee/4-h/pawnee-county-free-fair.

Looking into October, one of the biggest names in Pawnee County’s history, Dick Tracy (or rather his creator, Chester Gould) is being heralded on Oct. 6 at

Downtown Courthouse Square. Come dressed in your best special agent attire and celebrate one of the longest-run-ning cartoons in America’s newspaper history. The Barn of Harm starts decorating Oct. 1 for the Oct. 26-27 unveiling at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds, so stay tuned to The Pulse for details.

Join the partee in PawneeBy Trent McDaniel


There are so many county, state and regional fairs happening all over our area, we are truly overwhelmed by the number of them, but how do you decide which fair is right for you? The correct answer is that you select more than one and give many fairs a chance for fun. Be sure to visit at least one local fair (there are many that are free to attend) and also select a state or regional fair. We have many for you to select from.

One fair that entices attendees from all over Oklahoma is the Oklahoma State Fair in OKC. This fair is about as old as the State of Oklahoma, having begun in 1907, but every year they up the ante with all kinds of exhibits, rides, games, entertainment and food to excite everyone, no matter their preferences. This year, one of the biggest attractions is Dis-ney On Ice presents Dare to Dream with Rapunzel from the movie “Tangled” making a limited appearance along with Tiana from “Princess and the Frog” and Cinderella too. It’s been hinted that Rapunzel will be letting down her hair for the first time ever, so every princess in training will love this show. There will be 10 shows running Sept. 13-18 and pre-purchasing tickets will save you some money. Tickets range from $14-$40 for the shows.

For the music lover, the Oklahoma State Fair has Jake Owen playing Sept. 21 and Gary Allan on Sept. 22, both on stage right after the bull riding action. Tickets range from $18-$25 and both of these guys are celebs who can ask two and three times that amount of money, so you are getting a lot of music bang for your buck. There are other bands playing throughout the fair on the Chesapeake Energy Stage: Air Supply, Kevin Fowler, Neal McCoy and Candy Coburn, Con-junto Atardecer, The Afters, an Elvis Extravaganza and more.

There are many special pricing days where you can get the kids in for either free or at a discounted price. Visit www.ok-statefair.com for complete details. The Oklahoma State Fair is located at the State Fair Park, just north of the I-40/I-44 intersection, just off I-44. Their Website has all kinds of infor-mation that will help you plan your visit; itineraries for each day, a grounds map and a link to pre-purchase tickets. The Oklahoma State Fair runs Sept. 13-23.

If you prefer to stay closer to home, then why not make the Tulsa State Fair a destination? The Tulsa State Fair will also have Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream along with many musi-cal acts all there to perform their best just for the Fair. With bands such as Eli Young Band, Sean Adair, Beacon Drive, Easton Corbin, Lower 40, Midlife Crisis Band and Brandon Clark Band (to name just a few), there’s no bad day to check out the musical line-ups.

There are many deals to be had by checking out their Website, with mega ride passes, Dizzy’s Deals and all kinds of advance ride and entrance tickets, their Website is worth a check. You can also find grounds maps and parking info as well as sign-up for their newsletter. Entrance tickets range

from $6-10, depending on the day you plan to attend.

While you are there, be sure to check out the arts and crafts, rodeos and livestock competitions, to name just a few of the special events planned for your visit. No matter which day you select, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by all they have packed in to the days. Tulsa State Fair runs Sept. 27 - Oct. 7 and it is located at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds at 21st Street and Yale, just off of I-44. Their Website is www.tulsastatefair.com.

Some of the County Fairs in Oklahoma:Aug. 28 - Sept. 1: Payne County Fair, StillwaterAug. 30 - Sept. 1: Hughes County Free Fair, HoldenvilleSept. 3 – Sept. 7: Comanche County Fair, LawtonSept. 4 - Sept. 8: Pittsburg County Free FairSept. 4 - Sept. 8: McClain County Free Fair, PurcellSept. 5-8: Pontotoc County Free Fair, AdaSept. 5-8: Garfield County Fair, EnidSept. 6-8: Tillman County Fair, FrederickSept. 6-8: Cleveland County Free Fair, NormanSept. 6-8: Okmulgee County Fair, OkmulgeeSept. 6-8: Osage County Free Fair, PawhuskaSept. 6-8: Pottawatomie County Free Fair, ShawneeSept. 6-8: Woods County Free Fair, AlvaSept. 6-9: Mayes County Fair, PryorSept. 6-8: Custer County Free Fair, ClintonSept. 6-8: Kiowa County Free Fair, HobartSept. 6-8: Delaware County Free Fair, JaySept. 8: Harper County Fair, BuffaloSept. 11-15: Kay County Free Fair, BlackwellSept. 13-15: Choctaw County Free Fair, HugoSept. 13-16: Rogers County Free Fair, ClaremoreSept. 27-29, Carnegie Tri-County Free Fair, Carnegie

It’s not only Fair, it’s fantasticBy Amy Addams

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It should come as no surprise that the rodeo circuit is still go-ing strong in September, but it’s almost over, so if you haven’t made a trek to at least one ro-deo this season, you’ll need to fix that problem real soon and check out at least one before it’s all over until next year.

Henryetta starts off September with the Living Legends Rodeo at Historic Nichols Park over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-2. This is part of the finals of the IPRA Twister Series and with a name like that, you know it’s good stuff. They’ll have all of the traditional competi-tions as well as food, arts and crafts and fun for all. Titles are on the line, so the competi-tion is fierce, just the way we like it. Find out more at (918) 652-3331 or logon to www.henryetta.org and get further information. If you need to revamp your cowboy wardrobe or celebrate

your cowboy heritage, then check out Rogers Point Park in Catoosa Sept. 15-16. Their Cowboy Trade Day is a great place to trade out your spurs for something else or bring some cash and add to your collection. Find housewares, saddles, jewelry and more. They have Wild West, Native American, ranch and cowboy goodies for all tastes and bud-gets. Find out more by checking them out at www.cowboy-trader.com or call (918) 809-6757.

Dewey is ready for fun September 22-23 with their Western Heritage Weekend happening at 721 N. Delaware. They will have the Tom Mix Festival, a parade, a Wild West Show, trick riding and shooting and lots of food along with plenty of reenactments for your viewing pleasure. Visit www.tom-mixmuseum.com or call (918) 534-1555 for more info.

Now that you have new spurs, why not put them to the test by getting involved in the Fall Traders Encampment hap-pening Oct. 5-6 at Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve located just outside of Bartlesville? Folks come from all over the U.S. to participate in this tribute to the traders, trap-pers and hunters that tamed the wild and wonderful state of Oklahoma. Craft demos as well as hands-on learning opportunities make this a great day to spend with the family enjoying the bounty of info these people have to teach your children. Find out more at www.woolaroc.org or call (918) 336-0307.

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It’s time for the end of the powwow season, but they don’t finish the year on a sigh but rather with a bang. Some of the biggest powwows and Indian heritage celebrations are finishing out 2012 but you need to visit them before it all ends in October.

As you know, the Cherokee Celebration is happening Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 all over Tahlequah and as the seat for Chero-kee County, it’s a big celebration of all that is the Cherokee people and their heritage. Find out more on page 17, on our Website at www.mypulsemag.com or visit www.cherokee.org and find out details on events and their locations. It’s so much to see and do, we don’t have room here to cover it all.

On the same weekend, the Ottawa people also celebrate their heritage and they leave out no details. The Ottawa Pow-wow and Celebration is going on Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 at Adawe Park in Miami. There is no contest dancing (the dancing is done strictly in the spirit it was meant to be), there are plenty of camping spots and there will be plenty of feasting as well. Find out times for dances and feasts at www.ottawapowwow.com or call (918) 540-1536. The Powwow grounds (Adawe Park) is located at 11400 S. 613 Road in Miami.

The Wyandotte are celebrating their heritage the following weekend, Sept. 7-9 at the Wyandotte Nation Tribal Grounds in Wyandotte (located near Miami) with the Wyandotte Na-tion Tribal Powwow. There are contests in all categories and with $25,000 in prize money on the line, there will be serious competitors coming in from all over the area. You are wel-come to bring lawn chairs and cameras to this Powwow, so come enjoy the fun and learn about the Wyandotte heritage while grabbing some commemorative photos. The Wyandotte Grounds are located at 69701 U.S. Hwy 60, Wyandotte. Check out www.wyandotte-nation.org or call (918) 678-2297, ext. 244 for more info.

On September 13-15, the Eastern Shawnee Tribal Powwow will be held at the Eastern Shawnee Tribal Grounds, also in Wyandotte, from noon to midnight each day. An event that is a big draw every year is the hand drum contest held on Sun-day. There is more than dancing and drumming; artists and food vendors will have lots of delicious fare as well. The Pow-wow is located next door to the Bordertown Casino at 129 W. Oneida in Wyandotte. Find out details at (918) 666-2435 or visit their Website for further information: www.estoo-nsn.gov.

Bartlesville has an amazing event every year that draws people of all tribes and many who are not Native Ameri-can as well. It’s the Oklahoma Indian Summer and it is a wonderful place to go and see some of the fantastic works of art created by our Indian community. It all happens at

the Bartlesville Community Hall and Community Center in Downtown Bartlesville September 20-22. Sculpture, bead-work, silver jewelry, leather good and baskets are only some of the beautiful finds you can view and buy. But that’s not all; there will also be an intertribal powwow, dance contests, demonstrations and storytelling as well as food and fun for everyone. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year so it is sure to be a lot of fun. Our dear friend Jenifer Pechonick is leading the coordination efforts, so we are sure you will have a fantastic visit. Call Jenifer if you have ques-tions: (918) 331-0934 or visit www.okindiansummer.com to see the schedules.

Miami NOW: Native Oklahoma Weekend closes out Sep-tember on Sept. 28-30 at the Miami Fairgrounds (on Main Street) with food cook-offs (our favorite!), storytelling, dance exhibitions, arts and crafts, art, a carnival and numerous activities for the little ones. This is dedicated to many tribes from all over Oklahoma and surrounding states and it is also a celebration for the family to be involved in. It’s all free to attend and you can find out times and details at www.miam-iokchamber.com or by calling (918) 542-4481.

October opens with a tribute to the heritage of the Keetoowahs with the Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration hap-pening Oct. 5-6 at the Keetoowah Tribal Grounds in Tahle-quah. Their hog fry is a big draw as are the games, singing, dancing and Indian arts and crafts. It’s a very big deal in these parts and one that brings people from all over. Stay tuned to the October issue of The Pulse for more info or find out now at www.unitedkeetoowahband.org or call our good friend Marilyn Craig at (918) 431-1818 and she’ll help you with any details you might need.

Powwow season is upon usBy Amy Addams


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We are Okies, so by default, we love good food. We love our corn dogs, ribs and hog frys, to name only a few. This month, the cooler weather brings back appetites and there are festivals dedicated solely to celebrating our love of food, so get your eatin’ game face on and try something new.

Ready to rock the ribs? Then head on out to the Rock ‘N Rib Festival happening outside the BOK Center in Tulsa Sept. 13-16. We have more data on our Tulsa pages, but if you’ve already decided to make your appear-ance, then visit www.bokcenter.com. It’s free to attend and while you are slopping down some ribs, stick around for some great local bands putting it down. You can call (918) 894-4256 with any questions you have too.

If you like a little vino to go with your dish, then the Nuyaka Creek Winery has your needs met. They are celebrating the end of the grape season with their Fall Wine Festival going on Sept. 15. Buy a souvenir wine glass and try something new or double-up on what you already know you like. Just be careful not to overindulge before you get in the car (or have a desig-nated driver). Bring the family and your pets because all are welcome. The Winery is located at 35230 S. 177th West Ave in Bristow and more info can be found at www.nuyakacreek.com or by calling (918) 756-7568.

There’s more BBQ Sept. 21-22 at the Blue Dome Dis-trict in Tulsa with the Art of BBQ. With 50 BBQ teams slathering their time-honored sauces on the best ribs money can buy, this is some big-time fun. Wear an old shirt and get in there and do some BBQ damage! All of the local bars and grills will be open for you to take a break and have a drink in between bites. This is a

KC-sanctioned BBQ event, so we know this is BBQ at its most serious. Learn more at www.tulsaartofbbq.com or call (918) 584-3333 with questions.

Right down Route 66 is a different kind of cooking event; the National Hook N’ Cook-Off is going on Sept. 22 at Pelican Resort in Ketchum. It’s catfish frying up just for you. There’s also a car show, arts and crafts, music and more, so you know all the catfish snobs will be there along with some of the best musicians in the area. Find out more at www.grandlakechamber.org or call the Grand Lake Chamber at (918) 782-3214.

How about a corn dog? Well, there’s a competition for that too! The

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details or to register.

Need to fill that sweet tooth? Then that’s covered too! The Oklahoma State Sugar Arts Show is going on Sept. 28-30 at the Quik Trip Center at Expo Square. This is a great place to check out wedding cakes if you are a bride or just come see what people can do with decorative frosting. This show has been on the Food Network in previous years, so if you are serious about your desserts, this show can’t be missed! Find out more at www.oklahomasugarartists.com or call (918) 229-7125. The Expo Center is located at 4145 E. 21st Street in Tulsa.

Food, glorious food, all here in Green Country….By Amy Addams

Oklahoma Scottish Festival - Sept. 14 - 16, River West Festival Park, Tulsa.Grab yer kilt man, bring yer wee lassie and yer bairns, for you canna go wrong if yer come to the best Celtic festival west of the Scottish Isles! Steeped with a long presence in the Tulsa community, the Oklahoma Scottish Festival is a real taste of Scotland but in the back yard of the Arkansas River and not Loch Lomond! Scenery aside, you can almost feel like you are in the highlands, with the sounds of bagpipes and drums in the air, highlanders in their tartans and the faint smell of whiskey on the breeze, och, it’s a Clan gath-

ering to be sure. Each day will be full of activities for all, music, dancing, food, kid’s activities, a Celtic Dog Parade and of course the prestigious Highland Games! Come trace your Scottish lineage, see your clan’s plaid, join a workshop and learn traditional domestic Scottish skills, or just grab some grub from one of the many food vendors, sit back and watch live bands and Celtic groups play. This is truly one of Tulsa’s finest gatherings, and whether you’re a Scotsman or no, come join the fun and have a wee laugh and a guid time, SLAINTE!

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8th Annual UTSAV India Fest - Sept. 8, 11am - 5 pm, Expo Square, Tulsa.If you are planning to go to this wonderful festival, you will find that stepping into Central Park Hall at Expo Square is rather like stepping through a magical door into a complete-ly different world. With aromatic scents of curries, patchouli and sandalwood, exotic and unfamiliar musical sounds and flashes of beautiful bright colors, you will find yourself in India. Once again the India Association of Greater Tulsa brings you their annual festival, which is a delightful way to see, feel, taste and hear the culture of India. It is also a great way to educate your family about a country so differ-ent from the USA. There are booths displaying information about the many provinces of the India, from their industry to their customs, there are vendors selling Indian artwork and lovely articles of clothing and jewelry. Throughout the day, dancers will perform traditional dances for the audience, a

dazzling display of articulate movements and vibrant cos-tumes! For a rare glimpse of a faraway land, this is truly a great way to spend a day out. For more information, contact www.iogtok.org or call (919) 212-6090

Around the World without leaving Tulsa CountyBy Deb Bayton

Tulsa Greek Festival - Sept. 20 - 22, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1206 S. Guthrie, Tulsa.

And now we have arrived in the Mediterranean area of Tulsa to spend some time at one of the longest running ethnic festivals in the state! Tulsa Greek Festival is a great venue for those who want to enjoy an immersion into Greek culture, and also want to experience the delights of Greek cuisine. There will be a host of events

planned throughout the Festival; many traditional dances take place, some with audience participation. But the highlight of the Festival is the food! With delicious bakery items and

Greek dishes, you will want to arrive with an ap-petite. There will be an ongoing market through-out the duration of the festival for those who enjoy shopping. All in all another wonderful way to spend the day!

For more information, please contact www.tulsagreekfestival.com

Heart of Broken Arrow Arts & Crafts Show - Sept. 22, Central Park Community Center, Broken Arrow.Now that you are a world traveler, perhaps you would like to see what is going on in Broken Arrow. The Broken Arrow Main Street Merchants Association is hosting their annual Arts

& Crafts show, free to the public on Sept. 22. There will be a variety of vendors participating, with the focus being “Things made of metal, glass, fabric and imagination!” In addition to the booths, food will be available, provided by a local Bro-ken Arrow Soccer Team as their fundraiser. Admission is free, so take a drive to Main Street and come and enjoy the fun!


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The warm weather will be coming to a close sooner than you might think and along with the cold winter comes the inability to get outdoors and workout, but that doesn’t mean you need to become a couch potato. One way to get exercise while having fun (and meeting new people) is square dancing. It’s not for old folks either! Many younger kids and teens are getting into the square dancing thing; it builds muscle, exercises your heart and offers a fun way to get into and stay in shape. You only need to show up with comfortable shoes on. They can show you the rest. We found a group that is always looking to increase their numbers, so read on and get your dancing feet moving this fall!

Are you looking for something new to try this fall? How about discovering square dancing? All clubs welcome couples and singles. Below is a partial listing of beginning lessons in different areas around Green Country. More clubs will be announcing their lessons later in the season. For more information you can go to the N.E. Oklahoma Square Dance Association web site: www.nesquaredance.com

AFTON/GROVE/GRAND LAKE - start Sept. 4 6:30-9 p.m.call NE Tech Center/Afton (918) 257-8324 or (888) 513-2378

CLAREMORE - started Aug. 16Justus Tiawah School located on Hwy 20 E. of Claremorecontact Judy Tucker at: [email protected] (918) 694-8546

SAND SPRINGS - start Aug. 51:30-4:30 Church of God(918) 757-2219

TAHLEQUAH - start Sept. 9 2-4 p.m.Judy or Stan Young (918) [email protected]

TULSA-Single SquaresStart end of October (date tba)Susie Monrow (918) 693-4545

TULSA-Speck-Taculars - start Sept. 4 7-9 p.m.Will Rogers United Methodist Church1138 S. YaleCall Mike McHenry at: (918) 363-8380 or (918) 231-8171or [email protected]

TULSA-Pairs & Squares - start Sept. 10LaFortune Community Center(918) 742-6485www.pairsandsquares.net

Joplin, Neosho, Wagoner, Muskogee, Skiatook, Dewey, Si-loam Springs, Chanute, and Pea Ridge clubs will be announc-ing their lessons soon.

Getting exercise without the painBy Jane Anderson

We hear about bullying on the news a lot these days. Celebrities have made stands against it. Schools have policies to fight it. Law makers have made laws to end it. Families have moved to get away from it. Teens have felt compelled to go to great lengths to make it stop, even sometimes tak-ing their own lives.

What is bullying? StopBullying.gov defines bul-lying as “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or per-ceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeat-ed, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.”

There are four types of bullying: physical, rela-tional, verbal, and cyberbullying. Physical bullying includes the use of physical force to physically hurt someone, to break things belonging to or near someone, or to use gestures to intimidate a person. Relational bullying consists of leaving someone out and other types of exclusion as well as spread-ing rumors, Verbal bullying can include making threats, call-ing names, belittling, making fun of someone and intimida-tion. According to stopcyberbullying.com, “Cyberbullying is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones.”

Regardless of the type, bullying affects children and teens in all areas, and in all economic situations. Bullying does not discriminate. Any child can be affected. Most states have laws and/or policies to fight bullying. Oklahoma has both.

What can you do to help your child who may be bullied? Keep the lines of communication open. Making sure your child knows that you are available to him or her to talk about any issues is important. Look for changes in your child’s behavior. Weight loss, change in appearance, withdrawing from friendships and social situations can all be signs of a problems. Changes in your child’s attitude toward you and other family members can also be a sign. Often children lash out at family members when they do not have another way to deal with the bully. Saying what you would like to say to your parent or sibling may seem a lot safer than saying it to someone a child feels helpless around. Let your child know that saying “no” and standing up for yourself is okay. So many times children are afraid to say anything because they do not want to be accused of tattling. Make sure your child knows that when it comes to their safety and well-being, it is okay to tell.

If your child is bullied, their school can often be a great source of help. Many schools have bully preventionists or plans in place to help students. Oklahoma has a hotline for students to utilize if they see something happening that threatens their safety or that of someone around them.

Many schools have groups for students to help them address bullying. Stand For the Silent is one example. Counseling can also be good for children that have been bullied. Coun-selors often work with children on rebuilding their self-esteem and confidence after they have been a victim of bullying.

If you are concerned that your child is bullying others, letting your child know you are available to talk through situations is also important. There are lots of websites, books, and other support out there for children and families dealing with a bully. But when your child is the one who is exhibiting bullying behaviors, it is important to get them help also. Bullying usu-ally has an underlying cause. Many children are trying to find ways to deal with issues in their life that have left them feeling helpless. Death in the family, divorce, moving away from friends and familiar settings are just a few of the issues that might be behind these behaviors. Helping your child learn new skills for socializing and helping them learn empathy for others can be beneficial. If the behaviors continue, seek help from a counselor or psychiatrist. Often children do not want to tell parents things that they feel might hurt the parent’s feelings. Having someone uninvolved can be easier sometimes for children to talk to.


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What is bullying? By Angel Waldo

September is National Mental Health Awareness Month.

We all know people who are suffering from some form of depression or mental illness, but many cannot get the need-ed medication to help them get back to the joy of living. There are some who are putting a lot of effort into helping these folks get their lives back on track, but they need a bit of your help too. All you need is a pair of good walking shoes and some friends.On September 8, the fifth annual Out of the Darkness Walk for Tulsa will be taking place at Riverside Park-West Amphitheater. You can do your part by registering at www.afsp.org and taking a walk to save a life. If you have questions, please call (918) 812-7609 or (918) 289-3631.

With the cooler temperatures, it’s time to get out and enjoy an outdoor fair or event and September has many different art shows where you can peruse the beauty that comes from our own hometown artists.

Even though the Cherokee Reunion is over, September is only the beginning of the Cherokee Homecoming Art Show at the Tahlequah Heritage Center. It runs through Oct. 7 and offers some of the best Cherokee artists from all across the country. Artists are chosen through a tough screening process so only the best are selected for this once a year event. Find out more at www.cherokeeheritage.org or by calling (918) 456-6007. The Heritage Center is located at 21192 S. Keeler Drive in Tahlequah.

Claremore’s Bluegrass & Chili Festival is more than bluegrass and chili, it’s also home to an artists’ market where you can get a head start on that Christmas list and find unique gifts for others and yourself. It happens Sept. 6-8 at the Clare-more Expo Center, located at 400 Veterans Parkway. Get details at www.claremore.org or by calling (918) 341-2818.

If you are a cowboy at heart or you just prefer to collect all things cowboy/western, then git on over to the Cowboy Trade Day Sept. 15-16 at Rogers Point Park in Catoosa. Along with the necessities of living the cowboy lifestyle, there will be many artists who specialize in western art and home goods. Find out more at www.cowboytrader.com.

Bartlesville is notorious as an artist-loving town and they are celebrating with their annual Bartlesville Indian Summer happening Sept. 20-22 at the Bartlesville Community Cen-ter. Along with the powwow, there will be authentic Indian paintings, clothing, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, leather goods and more for both viewing and purchase. Find out more at www.okindiansummer.org or call Jenifer Pechonick at (918) 331-0934.

At the end of September, Vinita rolls out the red carpet for local artists in Oklahoma with their annual Northeast Okla-homa Art Show at the Graham Community Building. Oils, pastels, photography and sculpture are only the beginning with this highly competitive show showcasing amateur and professional artists. It happens Sept. 26 - Oct. 1 and you can get more details at www.pryorchamber.com or by calling (918) 864-7224.

Fin & Feather Resort in Gore is a great destination any day, but Sept. 28 - 30, it’s even more special with the 44th an-nual Fall Festival. This is the big time and many artisans come back year after year because this is the show to attend. Lots

of free parking, no entrance fees, yummy food and gor-geous art pieces make it all the more enticing. While you are there, check out Fin & Feather as your next vacation destina-tion because it is truly a special place to be. Find out more at www.finandfeatherresort.com or call Lesli Pool at (918) 487-5148 for details or check out our Sequoyah County page. Fin & Feather is located on Highway 10A just past Indian Road in Gore.

If you find food to be more than just a means to an end, check out the Oklahoma State Sugar Arts Show. With some of the best cake designers from all over Oklahoma and surrounding states, it’s also a fantastic place to connect with dessert artists who can design the cake of your dreams. It’s happening at the Quik Trip Center in Tulsa. Find out more on our Tulsa pages.

If you need a little ohm in your life, how about giving I Am Yoga Art & Music Festival a try? It takes place at Chandler Park Sept. 14-15 (but we’ve also seen that it might be Oct. 7-8, so check the dates), and it looks to be a good bit of R&R from the stress of life. Find out more by calling Joe Picorale at (918) 605-8221 or logon to www.iammindbodyspirit.com. Try the reiki, poetry, drumming or get a massage, but be sure to check out the fun art!

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Hey Pulse fans!

We wanted to let you know that Hippie Chique is open and boy do they have it all. We stopped by and checked it out; all we can say is if you are a retro clothes horse or a fan of colorful clothing, you need to make Hippie Chique a stop on your shopping trail! Wow! The colors and designs are great and the prices are within your budget, all you need to do is get on over and check them out. They are located in downtown Tahlequah at 308 N. Muskogee Avenue, and open from 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday thru Saturday. Check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OmHippieChiqueBoutique or give Dee a call at (918) 457-6371.

It’s all too often that we hear about rich, successful folks who’ve made a huge amount of money and don’t need our accolades, but many of us are engrossed by their lives. So much so, we’ve made TV shows about them, their images are splashed across supermarket tabloids and they get more media coverage than many are worth.

Unfortunately, there are people who are making a difference in others’ lives and rarely, if ever, get any accolades; no one pays for the use of their face on a cereal box or tennis shoe nor does anyone care about what they do; until someone loses everything, gets sick or faces a life-changing event, then these people are angels of mercy. It is when someone is lost and without resources that these givers get attention; but only from one or two people at a time. We found people, who do so much for others, yet they perform these wonder-ful acts of kindness on a shoestring budget, often un-able to pay their own bills, but they continue to give selflessly. One such woman we found in Tahlequah has started a foun-dation to help others; Pay It Forward Foundation is the vision of Cindy Clark who wants to help those who are suffering.

Cindy started Pay It Forward from her home where she had appliances or clothing that she no longer needed but others could use, and that’s how the idea began. It became so big, she had to move her little shop over to 1315 W. Choctaw in Tahlequah where she has been temporarily given storefront space rent-free (for the time being), but she is working on her 501c3 paperwork so she is recognized as a non-profit company by the government and she can continue her work helping others.

People can come in and get needed clothing, appliances, furniture and shoes, but sometimes people need a friendly face and some compassion too. Cindy gives that and more. She has helped people with all kinds of problems; loss of in-come, house fires, sick children, whatever the issue, Cindy has been helping people all over Cherokee County to get some semblance of order back into their lives. It’s not only those who have suffered a set-back, she also helps those who have been suffering for a long time to clothe their children for school or get a newer microwave when their old one died but they haven’t got the funds to replace it.

While this story is sweet, it doesn’t end there. Recently, the one odd rain shower we received in July created a new set of problems for Cindy: her roof at the shop is leaking; it destroyed her laptop computer and a printer that she uses to keep the business going. It was a devastating blow. Her

cell phone was turned off for a while, but the roof leak is still an issue she needs help fixing. She had to pay $500 for her filing paperwork and much of her expenses to get Pay It For-ward have been paid out of her own pocket. She also plans to start an emergency fund for people who need financial help after a crisis as well as a food pantry. And that is only the beginning.

Cindy also needs donations to keep paying it forward. If you have clothing your kids have outgrown, an old freezer you no longer need or anything that is in reasonable working order that another person may need, including furniture, household goods or car parts, Cindy will find someone who can put it to good use. She also needs financial help to keep her business going. Imagine what a few dollars can do if many pitched in to help. Even $5 can go a long way if many of us pitch in.If you would like to start a Pay It Forward in your community (and every community needs one these days), then check out www.TahlequahPayItForward.org and see how you can be-come a homegrown hero in your neighborhood. If you would like to contact Cindy, she can be reached at (918) 453-1214 or (918) 207-0100.


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The Pulse would like to ask that if you know of a Homegrown Hero who gives so much to others, we want to know about them! Please send us an e-mail describing this person, their contact info and what they do to: [email protected] (please put ‘Home-grown Hero’ or ‘HH’ in the subject line). We would like to help start a network of people who help others in NE Oklahoma but we need your help to make it hap-pen. Thank you for helping others.


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It’s time for the theater troupes to clean out the closets and the season is ramping up to amount to what appears to be a very exciting 2012-2013 theater season. Be sure to keep your eyes open to some of the new shows coming up.

Disney on Ice is coming to Oklahoma for the latter part of the month and is bringing “Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream” to both the Oklahoma State Fair and the Tulsa State Fair for many performances. It’s a great way to entertain your princes and princesses in training and as with anything Disney, everyone in the family will be entertained. The Disney on Ice at the Tulsa State Fair has shows going on Sept. 27-30. Find out the particulars by visiting www.tulsastatefair.com or by calling (918) 376-6000.

If you need a good laugh, check out Theatre Tulsa’s presentation of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” Aug. 31 - Sept. 8 at 412 N. Boston in Tulsa. It promises to be as good as or even better than the TV show. Find out more at www.theatretulsa.org or call (918) 587-8402.

Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is set for a showing of “Honky Tonk Angels” Aug. 31 - Sept. 9. It’s a mix of music, comedy and dreamers and is the brainchild of Ted Swindley. Find out more at www.bacptheatre.com or by calling (918) 258-0077.

For a more refined theater experience, check out the Tulsa Ballet’s show of “Age of Innocence” Sept. 14 - 16 at Tulsa PAC Chapman Music Hall. Inspired by Jane Austen’s works, it is the compilation of three performances set to the music of Phillip Glass. For tickets or more information, logon to www.tulsaballet.org or call (918) 749-6030.

The Tulsa Spotlighters present “The Hobbit” Sept. 14-16, 21-23 and with the movie coming out in December, we know this is a fantastic show to catch. Give them a call at (918) 587-5030 for more. The theater is located at 1381 River-side Drive in Tulsa.

Tahlequah is opening the season with “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter Sept. 21 - 23 and 28 - 30. You can choose dinner and the show or just come for the show. Find out more at www.tcpok.com. Tickets are $25 for dinner and show or $15 just for the show. It all takes place at 100 N. Water Street in Tahlequah.

Theatre Bartlesville presents “Barefoot in the Park” Sept. 28-30, Oct. 5-7. This is a wonderful story for a great evening out with someone you love or grab a bunch of your friends for a girls’ night out. Theatre Bartlesville is located at 312 S. Dewey. Find out more at www.theater-bartlesville.com or call (918) 336-1900.

Theater thrills for SeptemberBy Amy Addams


Also in Theatersin September:

September 7th – “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” (PG); “Total Recall” (NYR)September 14th – “The Bourne Legacy” (PG-13); “The Campaign” (NYR); “Hope Springs” (PG-13)September 21st – “Expendables 2” (NYR); “The Odd life of Timo-thy Green” (PG); “Sparkle” (NYR)September 28th – “The Appari-tion” (PG-13); “Hit & Run” (R); “Premium Rush” (PG-13)

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Trouble with the Curve- September 21st – NYRClint Eastwood steps in front of the cameras one more time for this baseball drama directed by Eastwood’s long time cohort Robert Lorenz. Eastwood plays Gus, an aging baseball scout for the Atlanta Braves who wants to see if he’s ‘still got it’ as a recruiter. At the same time he wants to reconnect with his daughter (played by Amy Adams) and brings her along for the ride. Additional supporting cast members include Justin Timberlake, John Goodman, Matthew Lillard, and Robert Patrick. Lorenz and Eastwood have made some great movies including “Mil-lion Dollar Baby” and “Mystic River.” They have struck gold many times before, will this one be their next winner?

Hotel Transylvania – September 28th – NYRThis is Sony Pictures Animation studios latest offering. Dracula (Adam Sandler) has invited a list of monstrous guests to his hotel (the place where monsters can get away from it all) for his daughter Mavis’ (Selena Gomez) 118th birthday. However, a regular hu-man (Andy Samberg) has stumbled upon the celebration and to make

matters worse has taken a shine to Mavis. What can a vampire daddy do? Additional voice talents include Steve Buscemi, Kevin James, David Spade, Fran Drescher, Jon Lovitz and Molly Shannon. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky of “Dexter’s Laboratory” and “Samurai Jack,” this looks like too much fun to be passed up.


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Akropolis Restaurant, TahlequahGreek food can be mediocre or fantastic, depending on where you find it. We found not only fantastic but awesome Greek food in Tahlequah. It’s in a nonde-script location but the fare is worth checking out. Without too many options to con-fuse, it’s easy to choose what you want; the Akropolis has children’s food, vegetar-ian choices and lots of appetizers and sides so decisions are easy.We had the Athenian Gyros with Greek fries and we could barely finish our meals. The servings are plentiful as well as quite tasty. We really like that the kids’ menu has options for the picky eater and we were thrilled with their prices. Sandwiches run $5-6 and their salads are around $5-7, depending on the amount of toppings.

A big bonus was the tzatziki sauce (zah-zee-kee); where other places try to pass ranch dressing off as a substitute, The Akropolis has real tzatziki which makes your gyro even better. Their attention to detail with good pita bread, good fillings and great friendly service made this a place we will be visiting frequently. We think you will like it too. Until the weather cools off, the Akropolis will be open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., but look for al fresco dining, live music and longer hours when the heat lets up. They can be found on Facebook or give them a call at (918) 431-1988. 200 N. Muskogee Avenue in Tahlequah.

For some great Mexican fare that appeals to all tastes, check out El Charro. With locations all over our area, there’s sure to be one within a reasonable driving distance from your home. With cheese as a standard for most of the dishes, they are a favorite with many people, but if you have one person who just can’t handle Mexican food, they have some American selections too.

We like that they cater to folks who like their food spicy and those who can’t do the spicy thing. No matter how you want your dish, they work with it and make something that will become your favorite. We also like that they have many sides that you can substitute if you want, including the old standby French fries. They always keep fresh chips and salsa coming and it’s real easy to keep snacking on them even if you are sure you have no room for another bite.

Some of the locations are listed on Facebook, but they claim to have 13 locations in Oklahoma.

El Charro, Various locations in Green Country


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Old Germany Restaurant, ChoctawOkay, so Choctaw is not nearby, but the reviews this restaurant gets makes it worth the drive. With schnitzel, round roast, sausage and all of the sides that are uniquely Germany, Old Germany is the place to be for that special German experience. Their Friday and Saturday specials are Zigeuner Braten (Gypsy Roast) with soup, salad, potatoes any way you can think of and a vegetable, all you need is some good German wine or beer, and you have an evening of special fare and fun.

Old Germany has an Oktoberfest every year, so keep an eye on their Website for this year’s event. Having done this since 1976, they’ve got German fare down to a science and everything is good. Find out their menu, hours and directions on their Website at: www.oldgermany.com or call for more info: (405) 390-8647. Old Germany is located at 15920 SE 29th in Choctaw.

Napoli’s Restaurant, TahlequahIn case you haven’t figured it out, we are big fans of the Napoli’s in Tahlequah. What sets this place apart from the rest is their attention to their customers. If you go there twice, they know what you like and can predict your needs. What really makes this the place to beat is that they have a page in their menu devoted to lunch specials that will fill you without breaking your bank. For $5.95, you can get a small size of almost every pasta item, along with a salad and bread for lunch. A great wait staff makes your dining experience even better.

Some of the specials that don’t get much attention but are just superb are the ap-petizers and the ethnic specialties they offer, but if you just can’t make a decision, ask your server what they have that might interest you. If you want seafood but don’t know what to order, they can make a suggestion and you will love it. Give them a try. 901 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah. (918) 207-0870.

September 4th – “The Five Year Engagement” (R); “Piranha 3DD” (R); “Safe” (R)

September 11th – “For Greater Glory” (R); “Girl in Progress” (PG-13);“Snow White & the Huntsman” (PG-13);“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” (PG-13)

September 18th – “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (PG-13); “The Cabin in the Woods” (R); “Detachment” (NR); “The Woman in the Fifth” (R)

September 25th – “The Avengers” (PG-13)

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Margaret’s German Restaurant & Deli, TulsaLocated in the Farm Shopping Center, Margaret’s has been a mainstay in Tulsa for quite some time. Margaret and her husband started their restaurant in 1989, having been in the U.S. for only seven years. The food is good, old German fare without any special frills, but that’s the point of German food; it fills you up and makes you feel slightly simple-minded afterwards. Margaret’s has children’s menu options as well as the exotic, but what most diners come for is the simple.

Margaret’s is a condensed space, so if you are looking for a romantic night in a dark, quiet place for two, Margaret’s is not it, but it is for the family who wants to enjoy an evening out eating real German cuisine. With hot or cold food options, Margaret’s is good all year round, despite the weather (or lack of). You can also order food to take home and recreate a great sandwich in your own kitchen. Just don’t forget to grab some desserts (we recommend the homemade apple strudel) to go with your meal.

Margaret’s is only open for lunch Monday-Thursday but if you want a good Friday or Saturday evening out, they have your needs covered. Check them out at www.margaretsgermanrestaurant.com or give them a call at (918) 622-3747.

Golden Saddle Bar-B-Q & Steak House, TulsaNow, if you are dining out with a group and you are worried about pleasing the varying palates, then the Golden Saddle might be a good destination. While they have the Americana fare such as BBQ, steak and seafood, they also have Middle Eastern fare for the more adventurous folks such as lamb, rice pilaf and kabobs. If you are ravenous, then check out the all-you-can-eat salad bar and buffet. Everything is quite affordable too, with the buffet and salad bar never costing you more than $12, which is a great way to feed the bottomless pit in the group. They cater as well as offer some great dinner and lunch options. Check out their menu at www.goldensaddlebbq.com or find them at 6618 E. Admiral Place in Tulsa. Call ahead with questions: (918) 835-2882.

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The weather is cooling (a bit) and the kids are back into the groove of school. It’s all a change from the summer heat and sun, so let’s get cooking again. We’ve got some recipes that are make-ahead, breakfast and quick weeknight main dishes to help you contain the chaos; at least where meals are concerned. Happy fall to all!We want to thank allrecipes.com and St. Ignatius’ Church cookbook for the help with these recipes. If you have some fun/easy/tasty recipes that you would like to share, please feel free to send them to us: [email protected] or The Pulse Magazine, P.O. Box 495, Tahlequah, OK 74465. If you have a picture of your culinary creation, we would love to have it and please provide your name and city where you reside. We cannot promise to use all recipes as soon as we receive them, but we will do all we can to put them in our magazine or on our website.

Chicken Pot PieIngredients• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed• 1 cup sliced carrots• 1 cup frozen green peas• 1/2 cup sliced celery• 1/3 cup butter• 1/3 cup chopped onion• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth• 2/3 cup milk• 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

Directions1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.) 2. In a saucepan, combine chicken, carrots, peas, and celery. Add water to cover and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set aside. 3. In the saucepan over medium heat, cook onions in butter until soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and cel-ery seed. Slowly stir in chicken broth and milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick. Remove from heat and set aside. 4. Place the chicken mixture in bottom pie crust. Pour hot liquid mixture over. Cover with top crust, seal edges, and cut away excess dough. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Fabulous Lasagna Make this for a great Sunday dinner then have it again later in the week. Can be fro-zen too.Ingredients• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage• 3/4 pound lean ground beef• 1/2 cup minced onion• 2 cloves garlic, crushed• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce• 1/2 cup water• 2 tablespoons white sugar• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning• 1 tablespoon salt• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley• 12 lasagna noodles• 16 ounces ricotta cheese• 1 egg• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions1. In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and

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garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 table-spoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, com-bine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 4. To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bot-tom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles length-wise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese. 5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Baked Honey Mustard ChickenIngredients• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves• salt and pepper to taste• 1/2 cup honey• 1/2 cup prepared mustard• 1 teaspoon dried basil• 1 teaspoon paprika• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, basil, paprika, and

parsley. Mix well. Pour 1/2 of this mixture over the chicken, and brush to cover. 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and brush with the remaining 1/2 of the honey mustard mixture. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Mini Break-fast piesThese can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave

Ingredients (makes 10 pies)• 3/4 pound breakfast sau-sage• 1/8 cup minced onion• 1/8 cup minced green bell pepper• 1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough• 3 eggs, beaten• 3 tablespoons milk• 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). 2. In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, onion and green pepper. Cook until sausage is evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. 3. Separate the dough into 10 individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit out, then line the bottom and sides of 10 muffin cups. Evenly distribute sausage mixture between the cups. Mix together the eggs and milk, and divide between the cups. Sprinkle tops with shredded cheese. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until fill-ing is set.

Banana WrapsIngredients (makes 4)• 4 teaspoons peanut butter• 2 tablespoons honey• 1/4 cup shredded coconut• 1/2 cup granola• 1 banana, peeled and halved lengthwise• 2 large whole wheat tortillas

Directions1. Stir together the peanut butter and honey in a bowl until smooth. Mix in the coconut and granola. Divide the mixture in half, and spread half over each tortilla. Place a banana half in the center of a tortilla, and roll up. Slice the rolls in half to serve.

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August 2012August 31:Cherokee National Holiday, TahlequahDusk til Dawn Blues Festival, RentiesvilleJanna Jae Fiddle Camp, GroveOttawa Powwow & Celebration, Miami

Sept. 2012September 1:Bristow Route 66 Car, Truck, Bike & Tractor Show, BristowCherokee National Holiday, TahlequahDusk til Dawn Blues Festival, RentiesvilleJanna Jae Fiddle Camp, GroveLabor Day Lakeside Extravaganza, SperryLiving Legends Rodeo, HenryettaOttawa Powwow & Celebration, Miami

September 2:Cherokee National Holiday, TahlequahDusk til Dawn Blues Festival, RentiesvilleFirst Families of the Cherokee Reunion, TahlequahJanna Jae Fiddle Camp, GroveLabor Day Lakeside Extravaganza, SperryLiving Legends Rodeo, HenryettaOttawa Powwow & Celebration, Miami

September 3:Labor Day Celebration, HenryettaLabor Day Lakeside Extravaganza, Sperry

September 5:Jay Farm Festival, JayPawnee County Fair, PawneePawnee County Food Fair, Pawnee

September 6:Bluegrass & Chili Festival, Claremore

Delaware County Free Fair, JayMayes County Fair, PryorOkmulgee County Fair, OkmulgeeOsage County Free Fair, PawhuskaPawnee County Fair, Pawnee

September 7:Bluegrass & Chili Festival, ClaremoreDelaware County Free Fair, JayMayes County Fair, PryorO’Reilly Outlaw Nationals Championship Truck Pull, MiamiOkmulgee County Fair, OkmulgeeOsage County Free Fair, PawhuskaPawnee County Fair, PawneeTulsa House Beautiful Show, TulsaWyandotte Nation Tribal Powwow, Wyandotte

September 8:7th Annual Roadkill Chili Cookoff, Jay25th Anniversary of Arrowhead Mall Celebration, MuskogeeBedouin Shrine Clowns 9th Annual Car & Collectors Show, MuskogeeBluegrass & Chili Festival, ClaremoreCatch the Crush Harvest Party, VinitaDam J.A.M. Bicycle Tour, PryorDelaware County Free Fair, JayFreedom Walk 2012, MuskogeeMayes County Fair, PryorO’Reilly Outlaw Nationals Championship Truck Pull, MiamiOkmulgee County Fair, OkmulgeeOsage County Free Fair, PawhuskaOut of the Darkness Walk, TulsaPawnee County Fair, PawneeSweet Ride Poker Run, MuskogeeTahlequah Mainstreet Movies in The Park, TahlequahTulsa House Beautiful Show, Tulsa Wyandotte Nation Tribal Powwow, Wyandotte

September 9:Grandparent’s Day at Arrowhead Mall, MuskogeeMayes County Fair, PryorTulsa House Beautiful Show, Tulsa

Wyandotte Nation Tribal Powwow, Wyandotte

September 13:Professional Anglers Association Tournament, MuskogeeRock ‘N Rib Festival, TulsaRogers County Free Fair, Claremore

September 14:Buffalo Bike Run, MiamiEastern Shawnee Tribal Powwow, Wyandotte“I Am Yoga” Art & Music Festival, TulsaOklahoma Scottish Festival, TulsaProfessional Anglers Association Tournament, MuskogeeRock ‘N Rib Festival, TulsaRogers County Free Fair, Claremore

September 15:Black Buggy Day, ChouteauBuffalo Bike Run, MiamiCowboy Trade Day, CatoosaEastern Shawnee Tribal Powwow, WyandotteFishing Clinic, Braggs“I Am Yoga” Art & Music Festival, TulsaKeystone Car Show, Sand SpringsNuyaka Creek Winery Fall Wine Festival, BristowOklahoma Scottish Festival, TulsaProfessional Anglers Association Tournament, MuskogeeRock ‘N Rib Festival, TulsaRogers County Free Fair, ClaremoreWoolaroc Fall Trail Ride, Bartlesville

September 16:Cowboy Trade Day, CatoosaEastern Shawnee Tribal Powwow, WyandotteOklahoma Scottish Festival, TulsaRock ‘N Rib Festival, TulsaRogers County Free Fair, Claremore

September 17:Music Festival, Grove

September 18:Music Festival, Grove

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September 20:“Annie Get Your Gun,” MiamiMusic Festival, GroveOklahoma Indian Summer, BartlesvilleTulsa Greek Festival, Tulsa

September 21:3rd Annual Five Tribes Story Conference, Muskogee“Annie Get Your Gun,” MiamiArt of BBQ, Tulsa Hound Dog Blues Festival, TulsaMusic Festival, GroveOklahoma Indian Summer, BartlesvillePelican Festival, GroveTulsa Greek Festival, Tulsa

September 22:3rd Annual Five Tribes Story Conference, Muskogee5K & Fun Run, Gore“Annie Get Your Gun,” MiamiArt of BBQ, TulsaBlast From the Past Car Show, Morris Corn Dog Classic, TulsaGore Street Kings Burnout & Cruise Night, GoreGreenhill Cemetery Tour, MuskogeeHound Dog Blues Festival, TulsaMcNellie’s Harvest Beer Festival, TulsaMiami Route 66 Cruise Night, MiamiNational Hook N’ Cook-Off, AftonOklahoma Indian Summer, BartlesvillePelican Festival, GroveSkiatook Pioneer Day Festival, SkiatookTahlequah Mainstreet Movies in The Park, TahlequahTulsa Regional Fly-In, BartlesvilleTulsa Greek Festival, TulsaWestern Heritage Weekend, Dewey

September 23:“Annie Get Your Gun,” MiamiTour de Dirt: Turkey Mountain, TulsaWestern Heritage Weekend, Dewey

September 26:Northeast Oklahoma Art Show, Pryor

September 27:Mars Dirtcar Series, MuskogeeNortheast Oklahoma Art Show, PryorTulsa State Fair, Tulsa

September 28:Fin & Feather Fall Festival, GoreHaunted Castle Halloween Festival, MuskogeeHee-Haw 5th Annual Citizens’ Senior Prom, GroveMars Dirtcar Series, MuskogeeMiami NOW: Native Oklahoma Weekend, MiamiNortheast Oklahoma Art Show, PryorOklahoma State Sugar Arts Show, TulsaRoute 66 Cruisers Cruise-In & Car Show, ClaremoreTulsa State Fair, Tulsa

September 29:Cow Chip Day, WarnerFin & Feather Fall Festival, GoreHaunted Castle Halloween Festival, MuskogeeMars Dirtcar Series, MuskogeeMiami NOW: Native Oklahoma Weekend, MiamiNational Hook N Cookoff, KetchumNortheast Oklahoma Art Show, PryorOklahoma State Picking & Fiddling Contest, TulsaOklahoma State Sugar Arts Show, TulsaRoute 66 Cruisers Cruise-In & Car Show, ClaremoreTulsa State Fair, Tulsa

September 30:Fin & Feather Fall Festival, GoreMiami NOW: Native Oklahoma Weekend, MiamiNortheast Oklahoma Art Show, PryorOklahoma State Picking & Fiddling Contest, TulsaOklahoma State Sugar Arts Show, TulsaTulsa State Fair, Tulsa

Oct. 2012October 1:Northeast Oklahoma Art Show, PryorTulsa State Fair, Tulsa

October 2:Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa

October 3:Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa

October 4:Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd’s Cross, ClaremoreTulsa State Fair, Tulsa

October 5:Fall Traders Encampment, BartlesvilleKeetoowah Cherokee Celebration, TahlequahRocktober in Disney, DisneyRoute 66 Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet, ClaremoreTulsa State Fair, Tulsa

October 6:Chouteau Day Celebration & Parade, SalinaDick Tracy Day, PawneeDickens of a Ride Bicycle Tour, ClaremoreEufaula Art Walk & Car Show, EufaulaFall Traders Encampment, BartlesvilleKeetoowah Cherokee Celebration, TahlequahNational Indian Taco Championship, PawhuskaRocktober in Disney, DisneyRoute 66 Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet, ClaremoreScream Country Haunted Forest, DrumrightTaste of Grand, GroveTulsa State Fair, Tulsa

October 7:Rocktober in Disney, DisneyScream Country Haunted Forest, DrumrightTotem Pole BBQ & Music Fest, FoyilTulsa State Fair, Tulsa



What Mood are you in?Cheryl and I have been married for almost two years now. I love my wife and to show her how much I love her I decided to buy her some jewelry. So I went over to the Dollar Tree and bought her a mood ring. I’m thinking, “How cool is this? Now I can just look at this ring and tell what kind of mood she is in.” The mood ring comes with instructions about how the ring works. If it is a certain color it reveals good mood, if another it reveals a different mood, etc. You get the drift. Well what I didn’t realize until I left the Dollar Tree that the instructions are in Chinese…and you guessed it, I can’t read Chinese!

Thinking I’m doing something really cool, I tell Cheryl to close her eyes and stick out her hand. I slip the mood ring onto her finger and tell her she can now look at it. She sees it and starts stammering and jumping around a little. I soon realize the mood ring really does work because I can tell what mood she is in…the mood ring left a little red dot right between my eyes on my forehead! Guess that Chinese mood ring was made in the Year of the Dog because I am still in the doghouse.

Chock another marriage mishap up to my own stupidity. This will go down in the annals of our marriage alongside me buying her a digital bathroom scale for Valentines Day. Until next month keep your knees in the breeze and watch out for the cages.

The Janitorwww.oklahomabiker.net

Here’s the color chart in English - You’re Welcome

The Pulse Magazine September 2012

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