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s been almost 18 months since we started this magazine. Sometimes,seems like days, other times, it seems like weve been doing this all of

ur lives. Lately, weve had to admit that The Pulse is growing so fast,we can barely keep up! Its time to nd more help. So yes, we are

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We are looking for people to help us within each of the differentommunities of Green Country. We want people who want to benvolved with their communities (or who are already a part of theirommunity) and who want to be a cornerstone in making sure that yourommunitys events, shopping and services are known all throughout

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art of the issues that many of the small towns face is that they mayave some really great places to eat, shop, play and participate in

activities, but its hard to get the word out beyond the local paper. Ifnly half of the locals are reading the paper, then very few of the

potential participants, even locally, are getting the message and no

ne outside the community has heard at all. Weve seen for ourselveshat there have been wonderful shops, eateries and events that hadphenomenal potential, but if no one knows about your business, youannot succeed.

hats where we want us to help you. We are looking for people whoare willing to devote even a few hours per week to their communitieso ensure that your town has the success it deserves. We want people

o act as liaisons to market their local businesses and help buildommunity pride. Lets promote these local businesses outside of theocal and into the regional.

Give Lisa Pinnick a call at (918) 316-7237, call our ofce number at918) 931-9981 or e-mail a resume to [email protected] are not necessarily looking for sales experience; we are lookingor the right person for the job. We want people who like to get out

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Our Communities6 State and County Fairs

7 Food Festival Fun

8 Sequoyahs September Surprises

9 Delawares surplus of food, fairs & pelicans

12 Washington Countys wild ride

13 Mayes hooks, cooks & gets dirty

14 Cherokees art, music & heritage

18 McIntosh preps for artastic fun19 Wagoners fall festival and girls getaway

20 Ottawas native culture and sweet rides

Okmulgee County is horsin around

21 Vinita tees off in September,

Creek County mixes it up

22 Osage celebrates the past,

Pawnee pays tribute

23 Adairs October to remember

Nowata has a sale26 September sparkles in Muskogee

Going Out/Staying In29 Movies

30 Pulse Pro - September is Preparedness Month

32 Worth the Drive

34 Rodeo Round-Up

35 Powwows

38 Recipe Corner

40 Music46 Sneek peek into October

Month at a Glance42 Live Entertainment Calendar

44 Community Events Calendar

Dining Out -

A CountryClassicChicken fried steak

take center stage.

10 Rogers Countyis Boomin &VroominFairs and festivals

with food, music, fun

and so much more.

Tulsa Goes

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Oh boy, here we go again, into fair season! While a fewfairs were in August, many of the fairs in Green Country are inSeptember. What you may not realize is that these county andregional fairs are vital to our local economy - and they celebratethe art and science of farming. Make time to check out yourlocal County Fair or head out to the Tulsa State Fair or Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair, but just dont ignore these special tributesto those who dedicate their lives to keeping our supermarketsstocked and our bellies lled.

We have a few that we think are really stepping up the action for2013, so well be covering them rst, and we hope havent left out

anybody.

We start with the Rogers County Free Fair in Claremore Sept.12-15 at the Claremore Expo Center. It runs 9 am 10 pm all

days and they have all kinds of yummies, pretties and whoamoments for everyone. Its more than FFA and 4-H, they arecelebrating with a horse show, car show and a carnival to knockyour socks off (while leaving your shoes on-we dont know howthey do it). Plenty of kid-friendly activities make it a special wayto get out and enjoy all this area has to offer. Just be sure to getsome good grub to snack on while you putter around. Get all youneed from www.rogerscountyfair.com or call (918) 341-8688 andnd out even more.

We also want to pay a special tribute to the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair. While not held in Oklahoma, they stillshow our happy state some love and their music line-up is prettyspectacular too. A youth talent contest, the AR-OK Miss/TeenPageant, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Josh Abbott Band andSevendust will all be there, but their big draw is the RODEO! Yep,they have one big rodeo so if you are a fan, make the effort tobe at Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith Sept. 20-28, but check outwww.arkansasoklahomafair.com for the events line-up. Its big!

Theres more elsewhere in Green Country, so dont worry if yhave to work with a tight schedule. Here are some other Fairsworth a rst, second or tenth look for September:

Delaware County Free Fair: Sept. 3-7, begins Thu 8am; Fri 9aSat 8am. Rodeo Sat 8pm, Delaware County Fairgrounds, 3826Hwy 59, Jay, (918) 253-4332, [email protected]

Delaware County Farm Fest: Sept. 7, 9 am 1 pm, DelawareCounty Fairgrounds, 38267 Hwy 59, Jay, (918) 253-8698,

www.jayokchamber.comOkmulgee County Fair: Sept. 5-7, 9 am 9 pm, OkmulgeeCounty Fairgrounds, 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave., (918) [email protected] County Free Fair: Sept. 5-7, 8 am 8 pm, Osage CounFairgrounds, Pawhuska, www.oces.okstate.edu/osage,(918) 287-4170Pawnee County Fair: Sept. 4-7, Pawnee County Fairgrounds,Pawnee, http://oces.okstate.eduMayes County Fair: Sept. 5-9, 7 am 11 pm, Mayes CountyFairgrounds, 2200 NE 1st St., Pryor, (918) 825-3241,www.mayescountyfair.comCreek County Free Fair: Sept. 19-22, Creek County Fairgrounwww.creekcountyfairgrounds.comTulsa State Fair: Sept. 26 Oct. 6, Expo Square, TulsaFairgrounds, 4145 E. 21st St, Tulsa, (918) 744-1113,www.tulsastatefair.com

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We start September with the Bluegrass & Chili Festival inClaremore Sept. 5-7. Its more than a bowl and spoon; its aompetition for the best chili in these parts along with plenty of

un to help you work off all that food. What goes better with abig bowl of chili than some good old-fashioned bluegrass? Bringour favorite bow, spoon and a lawn chair and get ready to haveome serious fun. www.claremore.org

Of course, you can always make chili out of dang near anything,ence the name Roadkill Chili Cook-Off at the

Delaware County Fairgrounds in Jay on Sept. 7.Conveniently located near and timed with theDelaware County Fair, they are promising all

inds of chili to suit your mood.www.jaychamber.org

Where can you go to eat a great mealand help a worthwhile cause? Tulsas annualStep Up to the Plate is where! Happeningept. 7-15, for every meal purchased at

participating restaurants, 10 percent isonated to the Food Bank. George Kaiser

amily foundation is matching proceeds up to$25,000. You could win a free meal as well.

What about something new? We know thatOklahoma has no shortage of carnivores and adventurous foodies

abound in these parts. The Scotfest, going on Sept. 13-15 at RiverWest Festival Park in Tulsa has all kinds of new foods for youo sample. While not technically a food festival, we thought ithould get an honorable mention for coolness. www.okscotfest.com

Art of BBQ: what more can we say? The name has it covered.

Happening Sept. 20-21 in the Blue Dome District, the Art of BBQs all about the techniques and delicate precision that are appliedo make BBQ not only sing but dance a jig too. Meat and yummyauce are just too special, so wear your special tee-shirt (no white

please), and sample some of the nest BBQ around. Afterwards,

o sample some local food at nearby restaurants.ttp://tulsaartofbbq.com

Black Buggy Day is another celebration where the food gets abig nod. Amish food is notoriously comforting; like a favorite pairf PJs on a cold winters day. Its always good, if not always

ood for your waistline, but they get points for everything beingall natural and fresh-made. None of that MSG or other words youant spell or pronounce. It happens on Sept. 21 at Guy Williamsark in Chouteau. Plenty to see and do and buy before you slip

nto a food coma. www.blackbuggyday.net

Grand Lake is still alive and well and with the National HookNCook-Off on Sept. 21 at G.L. Regional Airport, you can see whatstill happening. Fried catsh is just the beginning contests for the

best coleslaw and hushpuppies along with lots of vendors andkids activities make it a great day for you - not so good for thecatsh. www.grandlakechamber.org

Okay, so technically beer isnt a food, but there are those who willclaim that beer is truly a food group unto itself (right Juanita?).McNellies in Tulsa is putting their beer where your mouth is withthe McNellies Harvest Beer Festival Sept. 21 at McNellies (1st& Elgin). Over 20 breweries, many local, will be ready to prove

themselves. Reservations are a good idea as is a designateddriver. www.mcnellies.com

Some of us prefer the sweeter side of life and theOklahoma State Sugar Arts Show Sept. 28-29 at

the Quik Trip Expo Center in Tulsa will let your

sweet tooth do the talkin. It may never shutup after this one. The best cake decoratorsaround are bringing their cake game for the

top recognition for the prettiest cake. If you areplanning a wedding anytime in the next decade,

this place is for you. Come see what happens whensugar becomes art. www.oklahomasugarartists.com

Okay, baconauts, we thought of you too! If youhave a thing for this breakfast meat gonemainstream, then make way to the Tulsa

Bacon Fest Sept. 29 at Nightingale Theatre in Tulsa. For only

$20 in advance ($25 at the door), you can watch the bacon-ilitiesunfold right before your eyes as well as participate in many ofthe competitions. Follow the smell of that delicious bacon cookingto get you there. Facebook.com/BaconfestTulsa

Octobers no slouch for food either. While we dont want to giveyou too much to drool over, there are plenty of foodie fests foryou to try:

The Totem Pole BBQ & Music Fest is happening Oct. 5 at TotemPole Park in Foyil (near Claremore) and all you need is yourappetite and that lawn chair you left in the car in September.www.rchs1.org

Pawhuska has the fry bread/taco event of the year with theNational Indian Taco Championship Oct. 5 in downtownPawhuska. Worth the drive, you get all the fry bread and tacos,made by the best, that you can eat, along with lots of thingsto look at, shop for, and keep the kiddies entertained. www.pawhuskachamber.com

Stick around for the Oktober food fun in Green Country; with

German festivals, Halloween and all the cool weather, you knowwell have more food festivals to keep you full.

Fall Foodie Festival Free-For-Allts cooling down a little faster than we anticipated. While not good for the tomatoes in our gardens, its great for the appetite. And

here are plenty of places to go where the festival caters to your desire for the new, unique, different or sublime. September is Hunger

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SEQUOYAHCOUNTY

SequoyahSequoyahs September Surprisesby: Amy AddamsWe are more than thrilled that Sequoyah County is stepping up the

September surprises, but you will be in the know because we did our

homework and we think youll love what they have to offer. Were goingto cover them out of order, only because theres one event that really

rocks Green Country and it warrants clearing your calendar.

We start with Fin & Feather

Fall Festival only because its

just the big deal. We went last

year and couldnt believe the

fabulous nds to be had! Lots of

pretty things you need, and the

prices, well we couldnt believe

the deals. They do a fantastic job of making it one of those events that

youll go back to again and again. Some of the specialness of the Fall

Festival is the assortment, but we really like that theres plenty of parkingtasty food and even if you just show up to do some people watching, its a

guaranteed good time. Its a great place to nd the unique without sorting

through all the junk sellers. Think Christmas shopping head-start. One long-

time shopper, Punky Dahl, tells us, This is a festival that means family time

for us. They have consistent excellence, everyone is friendly and its like

going to visit family every year. Ive decorated both of my houses with the

nds at this festival. Makes us wanna break our piggy bank early!

Going on Sept. 27-29, F&F Fall Festi-

val is one of the best of the fests. Get

more at www.nandfeatherresort.com.

Okay, we also have a Bassnanza at

Kerr Lake Sept. 7 and we apologize

for not having this in last months issue,

but we only found out the date re-

cently. Making sure they didnt conict

with other tourneys, the organizers

wanted to make sure no other local events were happening on the same

day. Now you have no excuse to miss it. Get all you need to know at www.

sallisawchamber.com or call (918) 775-2558. They are expecting to top

last years entries of 51 boats so it should be something to see.

More in Sequoyah County includes the Dwight Mission Rendezvous happening

Sept. 13-14, 9 am 5 pm at Dwight Mission Conference Center in Vian. If you arelooking to get away from the everyday craziness of life, this is where you need to

be. Primitive camping, survival skills from the olden days and a chance to see what

life in the 1830s was like. Lots of demos, things to touch and learn about make it a

great way to get away without going far. Free to attend and they welcome school

groups, so nd out how it was before iPhones (we cant remember it). Call Allan

Rau at (918) 774-2909 or Jennifer Cook at (918) 430-3718 for more detail.

The last weekend of September isnt only artsy-craftsy (are they words?);its also time for something new to Sequoyah County the River RatsRace to the Rock will be happening Sept. 28 along the river and its a 15mile kayak/canoe race down the Arkansas to historic Wilson Rock. If you

Jason Boland and the Straggle

Sevendust

participate, theyll give you a free tee-shirt to show off your canoeing/kayaking prowess. Its a fun run, but an oh-so-special way to spend a

Saturday morning, leaving the rest of your day free to show off your netee. For a small entrance fee of $15, you can enjoy the beauty of this rtime ever event. Deadline to enter is Sept. 23, so call Allan Rau at (918)774-2909 and tell him YES! With all the history of the area, along witthe beauty of the nature all around you, dont let it slip til next year!

The last event we have to tell you about is one that isnt technically inOklahoma, but it still is a big part of our Okie tradition. Its the ArkansaOklahoma State Fair in Fort Smith at Kay Rogers Park. If you need a bitof the state fairexperience but arentsure which to pick,this could be the onefor you. Going onSept. 20-28, theyare hosting somegreat live music, over2,500 exhibitors andplenty of things toentertain everyone.The park, located at4400 Midland Blvd,is big enough to hostthe large numbers ofvisitors that have been attending since 1936 and the music is too good ttrue. Even better still, the entertainment is FREE with your admission, so chthem out online before you go and make the most of it. Jason Boland & tStragglers, Josh Abbott Band and Sevendust along with the Youth TalentFinals and a big deal bull riding competition make it a week of wonderffor everyone. Get your info and more from http://arkansasoklahomafaicom or call (479) 783-2393.


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DelawareDelawares surplus of food, fairs &pelicansby: Jennifer Jonests another summer winding down in NE OK, yet the little towns inDelaware County are ramping up the fun with all kinds of things

o do to welcome the cooler temps. Lets dive in while the waterstill warm.

irst, we have a reminder that Janna Jae Fiddle Campnishes Labor Day Weekend, (Sept. 1) at the Grove Civic

Center. Get more from (918) 786-8896 or check in with www.grandlakefestivals.com.

he Grove Merchants are ready to rock it Sept. 6 with their FallOpen House. Sounds to us like a great way to gather up thoseend of summer bargains! Get more by calling (918) 786-9109.

f RVs and music are your thing, then check out Cedar Oaks RV

Resort for their annual Music Festival Sept. 9-13. Find out thedetails by calling (918) 786-4303.

We are on the edge of our seat with all that Jay has happeningn September. The Delaware County Free Fair is happening Sept.3-7, but they have more than a typical fair; the Delaware CountyarmFest is happening Sept. 7, 9 am 1 pm, but thats not all!

No, they also have the Roadkill Chili Cook-Off on the same day.

f you are a chili expert (either cooking or eating it), then get yourgame face on and check it out. Theres info on all these events at918) 253-8698 or www.jayokchamber.org.

Ready for some good beer and

asty strudel? The 2nd AnnualOktoberfest is happening atWolf Creek Park Sept. 14, 10am 10 pm and is being hosted

by the Grove Chamber ofCommerce. Get your lederhosenback from the cleaners andprepare to eat your bodyweight in yummy. Find out more from (918) 786-9079. The park isocated at 963 N. 16th in Grove.

Okay, the big daddy of Grand Lake Festivals is holding out for

Sept. 27-28. Yep, the annual delight of those beautiful birds, thePelican Festival is headed to the Grove Civic Center at 1720 S.

Main. A parade, arts & crafts, food and music for all makes it a

wo-day celebration of those majestic creatures, PELICANS. Make

me to take a tour on the Cherokee Queen and visit their habitat.

ts all happening 9 am 7 pm both days. Dont let this one pass

you by!

On Sept. 27 at the Wolf Creek Boat Ramp, there will be a special

event for the kids of all ages the Carson & Barnes Circus comes

o town for one night only. Two shows are scheduled: 4:30 and 7:30

pm and proceeds help the Shriners help others. Were sure you can

nd out more from John (918) 533-1010. Get tix early and save

$4 per ticket: $6/children, $12 adults ($10/$16 at the gate).

Okay, just a sneak peek into October, but we dont want to get you

too riled up this early. We have two events on Oct. 5 that excite us,

so were sure youll love them too.

The rst event is the 3rd Annual Jay Sprint Dualthlon and 5K

at JB Earp Stadium in Jay. If you get out there and start training,

we bet youll be nishing it like a pro. Get more from www.

jayokchamber.org or call the Jay Chamber of Commerce at (918)

253-8698 for all the info youll need to be a part of it.

Since you worked off all those calories, why not enjoy some

good eating? The Integris Medical Plaza is hosting the Taste of

Grand at 7 pm on Oct. 5. This is a great way to sample what

local restaurants, delis and eateries have to offer without a bigcommitment. You also get a warm fuzzy knowing that your entry

money is helping local medical needs. The Plaza is located at 900

E. 13th Street in Grove. Call Kristi Wallace for all you need to

know at (918) 399-4392.

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Rogers County is boomin

and vroominby: Amy Addams

With all that Rogers County has to offer, were never quite surewhere to start, or end, but we are sure that the month will be

stocked with a pond full of things to do. All you need to do isthrow out your line and youre sure to catch a lot of fun.

We start with the weekend following Labor Day because its

crazy busy with activities. Everything from shopping (for men andwomen) to food to fun make it a perfect way to spend afew days. We have the Bluegrass & Chili Festivalbumped-up to the Oklahoma Fall Hunting & Fish-ing show. Everybody wins.

BG&C Fest is the big draw, because you justcant lose with food. They also offer allkinds of things to do along with plenty of

musical entertainment to keep yourears happy too. Its all at theExpo Center Sept. 5-7 and allthe fun is FREE(parking is $10 just soya know). They are alsooffering an arts & craftsfair, a tractor pull, adance competition and

goodies to take hometo eat later. Getmore from www.cla-

remore.org or (918)341-2818. The fes-

tivities run 4 pm

11 pm Thursday-

Friday and 10

am to midnight

Saturday.

It doesnt stop with the food and prettythings. the big draw is the music and

weve got more on that on pages 40-43, but rest assured, they are ready toget your toes a-tappin.

So Dad is looking for something toexcite him and embroidered tea

towels and bling isnt cutting it.Well, worry no more, just sendhim off to Will Rogers Downsfor the Oklahoma Huntingand Fishing Show Sept. 6-8and let Daddy have a bit of mantime while the girls peruse thepretties. Where rearms and shin

poles are concerned, Dad will thankyou later with trash detail. Trust us on thatone. Find out more at www.okhuntandsh-show.com or give a call to (918) 313-9552.

Well have more elsewhere, but theRogers County Free Fair has to get anod here too. Since 1955, this livestock

lovin, baked goods, car and animalshow at Claremore Expo Center is a per

fect getaway for some fun for everyone

the whole clan. Going on Sept. 12-15, 9 am 10 pm, this is plenty of everything you nee

for a change of pace. Just leave the diet at hoand chomp down on the yummy food that you ccall dinner and ride some of the rides too. Canbeat all that! Get more from www.rogerscoun

fair.com or call (918) 341-8688.

The next weekend, it gets wild and wackyagain with the Gatesway Balloon Festival aWill Rogers Downs and it makes for the perfplace to get some fantastic photo opps. Goin

on Sept. 19-21, make time for the balloon glowkids activities, food and helicopter rides. Its freepark and attend, so no excuses! Get more at ww

gatesway.org or call (918) 258-3900. Find WRoff Route 20 east of Claremore.

The same weekend, Art on the Hill at RSU will offmore beauty for your eyes to ll up on. Art demos, li

music and arts from the pros to the students is all there.Happening Sept. 20, noon 6 pm and Sept. 21, 10 am

pm, its a fab way to ll a day. Get more from www.rsu.edu

artonthehill or call David Hamby at (918) 343-7740 for more

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If your tastes in beauty are more to-wards the weapons kind, then why

not make some time for SuperDaves Gun Show Sept.

21-22 at Claremore ExpoCenter? We dont think thisneeds a lot of explain-ing, but its a gun show,so if you like rearms,

weaponry or just need tostock up on ammo, theyshould have it there (wehope). Peruse the pretty

metal and see what youneed. Get discounts and

more from www.superdav-egunshow.com or call (405)

240-7228.

September goes out not with a zzle

but with a bang (or maybe a vroom?)with Route 66 Cruisers making a stop at

Claremore Lake (on 1450 E. Blue Starr Drive).They are offering free burgers and dogs at Totem

Pole Park in Foyil Friday night and they are also hav-ing a ame throwing contest. Then on Saturday, theres

even more pretty cars, cycles and vendors will be offeringgoodies to get too. Get more from www.route66cruisersok.org

or (918) 341-8688.

nola makes their own fun at Eden Mennonite Church with aCarnival/Country Festival; music, awesome Amish food, and the

popular pancake and sausage breakfast makes it spectacular,ven though you wont be doing any barn raising. Be sure to checkut the rodeo too! Plenty of crafts, baked goods, carriage rides

and demonstrations round out your day. It runs all day Sept. 28,7:30 am 2 pm. The Church can be found 1.5 miles south of 412n the Mayes/Rogers County line and you can learn more by call-ng (918) 543-2739 or visiting www.edenmennonite.com.

hat same day, dont forget that theres the Okie Flyers Fly-In at

Claremore Regional Airport. Check in with (918) 343-0931 to get

the particulars. Lots to be learnd just by hanging out and having ameal with the pilots.

Okay, well dip our toes into October so you can see how torearrange your schedule, so without further ado, lets see whatsbrewing.

We have the Pumpkin Festival at Shepherds Cross starting Oct.3 and running until Oct. 31. Its a perfect way to celebrate theseason in a gentler way, especially if you have little ones wholike the Halloween thing, but arent ready to get scary. Hayrides,scarecrows, a hay maze, punkins, punkins and more punkins makeit perfect way to welcome the season. Get more at (918) 342-5911 or www.shepherdscross.com.

Ready to re-do your ride? Just want to drool on the pretty ones?Wanna do both? Then clear the calendar for the Route 66 SwapMeet Oct. 4-5 at Will Rogers Round-Up Club Rodeo Grounds

(at 13601 E. 480 Road right near the Casino) and bring yoursecret spendin cash along to get you started on your own specialride. Get more from www.route66cruisersok.org.

Also on Oct. 5, the big bad Totem Pole BBQ & Music Fest warmsup Totem Pole Park in Foyil. Crafts, live music, kids fun and thebig draw, BBQ, makes it a great way to enjoy our special time ofyear in Oklahoma. Get more at (918) 283-8035 orwww.rchs1.org/totem-pole-park for all the deets. Well havemore on this one in October for sure.

Until next month, we are keeping it roarin in Rogers County, so

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WASHINGTONCOUNTY

Washington Countys wild ride on

land, in the water & in the airby: Trent McDaniel

We gave you a taste of Washington Countys September line-uplast month, but theres so much more to say, so thanks for checking

back in with us. Weve got a big September and a bit of earlyOctober to tell you about, so lets get into it.

We know theres plenty of speed demons in these parts,so if thats you, then check out the US Title Green CountryChampionship at Copan Lake Sept. 6-8. Plenty of pros will bethere, ready to race the outboards off the competition, and bestpart of all is that you get to meet the competitors and check outtheir cool boats (dont drool!). With speeds over 100 MPH, you

get a bit of thrill without getting a ticket! We think the kids willbe awestruck too, so bring the whole family along with snacks

and lawn chairs. Get more from (918) 914-9704 or at www.ustitleseries.org.

Theres a lot to tell you about Woolaroc and since we have somuch to cover, well put it all in one place:We reminded you about Samara: A Mid-Century Dream Home

ending Sept. 8, so if you consider yourself a fan of Frank LloydWright, give it a go before it goes away.Then, all you equestrians get a few days of the outdoors withnature and your pony with the annual Woolaroc Fall Trail Ride

Sept. 14. It starts with check-in at 7-9 am but make sure youcheck out the rules and details on their Website: www.woolaroc.org. Pre-registration is required.Last, but not even least, is the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discoveryopening Sept. 27 (ending Dec. 31). Be the rst to see this art

collection that details the Wild West through the eyes of the twomen who made this part of the country what it is today. Manynotable artists works will be on display, with Charles Fritz,Michael Haynes and Richard Greeves. You also get a chance

to see the new renovations that Woolaroc has been working onOpening weekend is Sept. 27-28 with plenty of works you can

take home.

Of course, we have to say something about whats headed toWoolaroc for October and they are celebrating the Old Westwith Fall Traders Encampment Oct. 4-5. People from all overthe country will be there to show you what it was really like inOklahomas early days. Craft demos, goodies for sale and pleof old-timey food (before the fast food world we live in) will bavailable.Get everything you need to know about Woolaroc at www.

woolaroc.org or call Nikki Harald at (918) 336-0307, butwhatever you do, make Woolaroc part of your to-do list.

Okay, lets get back to the rest of the events:First, we have the Oklahoma Indian Summer at BartlesvilleCommunity Center Sept. 12-14. Plenty of art, crafts, powwowing, dancing and storytelling make this an event for the entireGreen Country community; especially if you want all of thebeauty of seeing all of the tribes in Oklahoma come together

in one place. Plenty to see, do, learn about and eat is all therefor your pleasure. Find out more from Jenifer Pechonik at (918331-0934 or check-in at www.okindiansummer.org. The Centerlocated at 300 SE Adams Blvd.Do you like your fun in the sky? Then why not check out the TulsRegional Fly-In

atBartlesville Municipal Airport Sept. 21

? W250-400 aircraft all gathered in one place, you get it all withohaving to drive all over Green Country. Plenty of sport, antiquewarbird and biplanes are all headed that way for one day onl

Get the details at www.tulsayin.com or call (918) 622-8400 fmore.The following weekend, jump on over to Dewey for the WesternHeritage WeekendSept. 28-29 in downtown Dewey/Tom MiMuseum. With a parade, Wild West Show, a rodeo, trick rideand plenty of cowboys and Indians, youll get more than youbargained for. Happening 9 am 5 pm both days, its time wespent. Get more from www.tommixmuseum.com or call (918) 531555.


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Mayes


Mayes County hooks, cooks, does the

Dam JAM and gets down & dirtyby: Amy Addams

Mayes County is ready for some wild in September, no matter what yourice might be, so strap in and hold on, we have much to cover

We get you ramped up with First Saturday Traders Day Sept. 6-7 ands weve said before, its a great place to sell your herbs, garage saleems, crafts or whatever. Held at Coo-Y-Yah and Park Streets in Pryor,et there early because its rst come, rst served. Get more from the

ryor Chamber at (918) 825-0157.

nless you have been under a rock, youll know that all of the Countyairs are slated for this time of year and Mayes County Fair is goingn Sept. 5 9 at the Fairgrounds at 2200 NE 1st Street in Pryor. All theair food, cute little critters and plenty of exhibits make it great time. Ifhats not enough for you, then check out the carnival, because that willppease anyone. Get more from www.mayescountyfair.com or call (918)25-3241.

Next, we have one of the biggest events in Mayes County with the Dam.A.M. Bicycle Tour Sept. 7 where the biggest bicycle fans come for areat ride in the pretty places. Starting at Whitaker Park, you can pickrom 31, 55, 71 or the big Kahuna 101 mile rides. Its safe and plenty ofun for everyone. Lunch is provided for all the paid participants. Shadynd lakeside, its the perfect ride during the perfect time of year. Get allou need at (918) 825-0157 or at www.damjambicycletour.com but dosoon!

the idea of riding a bike doesnt do it for you, what about a buggy? Alack buggy to be exact. Chouteau is celebrating being Chouteau with

heir annual Black Buggy Days Sept. 21 at Guy Williams Park from 9m 6 pm. Get all the Amish culture you can handle with this event; food,rts and crafts, food, music, food and childrens games are all there,ut skip breakfast because these people can COOK! Some of the bestood to be had will be there. Theyll also have an Amish Rodeo calledHorsin Around where the Amish men show their skills, and they know their

uff. Get more from Julie Drumm at (918) 476-8255 or check out www.lackbuggyday.net.

he Pryor Patchers Guild Comforts of Home Quilt Show will be goingn at Mid America Expo Center Sept. 20-21 and if you would like to be

nspired to see what you can do with your rags, then see what they have.Over 100 quilts will be on display along with many other handmadeems. Over 100 quilts are entered for the competition, they are rafing a

ueen-sized quilt and they will have food to keep you going. Contact theryor Patchers at (918) 864-0793 or login to www.pryorpatchers.com forll you need.

till hungry? What about the National Hook N Cook-Off also on Sept.

21? Held at the Grand Lake Regional Airport, this is a big deal for allthe catsh craziness you can handle. A car show, local music, arts and

crafts and lots of kids stuff make this a day to stuff til you puff. TheAirport is located at 56351 E. Hwy 125 on Monkey Island. Find out moreat www.grandlakechamber.org or call Tad Jones at (918) 782-3214. Thefestivities start at 9:30 am and close at 3 pm.

Now that youve stuffed yourself silly, its time to work off a bit of thegoodies and the next weekend, Sept. 28, the Pryor Fever Race & MudRun will be at the Pryor Creek Rec. Center (1111 SE 9th St, Pryor). WithOklahomas largest mud pit, its down and dirty in a whole new way.Leave your whites at home and get ready to get in the zone (and themud). Get the registration info from www.pryorfeverrun.com and answerquestions at (918) 825-0157.

After youve cleaned up, change your look with the Northeast Oklahoma

Art Show at the Graham Community Center in Pryor Sept. 29-Oct. 4.The best and prettiest art will be at this juried art show with oils, pastels,sculpture and photography in junior and senior divisions. Make sure youdont have any mud left under your ngernails and see the beauty this

area has to offer. More info at www.pryorarts.org or (918) 864-7224.

Keep your eye on October in Mayes County for more: Halloween, foodand fun are only the beginning.

22NDDAM

J.A.M.

Pryor,OK

September7

THSaturday

Bike through the most beautiful countryside and

enjoy the famous Dam J.A.M. rest stops.

Features 30, 55, 71, and 101 mile rides.

918-825-0157or pryorchamber.com

damjambicycletour.com


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Cherokee


CHEROKEECOUNTY

Cherokees art, music & heritage

make it a special place to beby: Amy Addams

There are many special events coming to Cherokee County thistime of year. Even if youve ignored this happy little county therest of the time, dont let another fall go by without spending alittle September here.

We have to remind you that the Cherokee National Holiday is wrapping

up Labor Day weekend, but that doesnt mean that its over forever. The

Cherokee Heritage Center is keeping the party alive with their art event

that runs until Sept. 15. You have to see this art to trust your eyes. Some

of the pieces are just too beautiful to believe and it truly dees all logic

and words. We cant believe the number of artists in Green Country that

are that gifted. Give them a bit of attention and see what they do. We

guarantee your jaw will drop. Check out the National Holiday and the

art show particulars at (918) 456-6007 or wwwcherokeeheritage.org.

A special thanks to local artist Sharon Irla for once againallowing us to use her artwork Save Xingufor our August cover.

See Sharons work at the Tahlequah Municipal Armory CenterFriday, Aug. 30, 1pm - 8 pm (Award ceremony 6:30 pm),

Saturday, Aug. 31,10 am - 6 pm and Sunday, Sept. 1, 10 am - 5 pm.

See her works at www.sharonirla.com.


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110 North MuskogeeTahlequah, OK

(918) 458-0454

NEW DENIM IN THE CLOSET

1095 E 4th St., Tahlequah, OK(Off 4th & Bertha Parker Bypass)

918-453-2620

Get Hooked on the KitchenFULL

MENU

ON

Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration is coming to Tahlequah Sept.

3-14 at the Keetoowah Tribal Grounds in Tahlequah. Its too big

o keep secret so were blurting the news and ruining the surprise,

but youll be glad we did once you get there. So many foods to try,

music to enjoy and beautiful artsy things to peruse make this one for

he record books. The Keetoowahs offer so much tribal heritage, you

will be able to write a detailed report after youve attended and

olks will think you a know-it-all. Dont leave without checking out the

ompetitions: blow guns, corn stalk shoots, horseshoes and stickball

re only skimming the surface of what the Keetoowah people have up

heir fancy dress sleeves. Brenda Locust is one of the key organizers

nd we know how she works so hard to make every Celebration better

han the last. Youll be hooked after your rst ve minutes of visiting.

Get all the deets at www.unitedkeetoowahband.org or give them a

all with your questions at (918) 431-1818/456-6533. But, dont

eave without paying a visit to their Heritage Museum! All we can say

bout that place is WOW! It doesnt take long, so spend a bit of

me there and youll come out a changed person; so much history and

ride all designed to make us want to be better people. Youll learn

bout the history of the Keetoowah people and their struggle to get

o where they are today as well as see some very special artifacts.

Make this a part of your visit and youll be glad you did. If you are

Keetoowah Cherokee and havent been yet, please x this as soon as

ossible. Your Keetoowah pride will thank you.

We havent had a lot to say

about Sycamore Springs

Ranch over the summer

only because wed have to

dedicate the entire mag

to their events if we did,

but they do have a special

Exotic Animal Auction

Sept. 20 that you probably

dont want to miss. How

many places around here

can you go to buy a real

zebra, buffalo or elk? We dont know of many and Sycamore Springs

has all the people and equipment on-site to help you make sure your new

pet is ready to go home happy and healthy. Get all you need from www.

sycamorespringsranch.net or call Jerry Rush at (918) 760-4977. Be sure totake a look at all their upcoming events while you are on their site. Plenty

of good times comin this way! Find Sycamore Springs Ranch off Hwy 82

between Tahlequah and Locust Grove.

Have you heard about Tahlequahs North End Music Festival? The

organizers are gearing up for a new fall into fall event Oct 4-5 at Norris

Park right on Muskogee Ave. Hand-picked artists, vendors and musicians,

along with local food, beer and wine make this an event that can make us

proud to be called Okies. Family-friendly and a guaranteed great day

in the Quah make this one not to miss. Sample local brews or wines, take

a stroll through town and see what the businesses along Muskogee Ave.

have to offer while you are there. Bring a big bag, cuz they have all kindsof pretty things you need, but you just dont know it yet. Be sure to peruse

the shops on Muskogee while you are there - plenty of special goodies

all over the place! Lots of new shops along with new stock in some of our

favorite places, so dont run off too soon.

Stick with us for an Oktober to remember because thereslots more to come from this little county that could. Volkswagonfestivals, food festivals and more. Keep watching for more

information next month. Cherokees October will blow you away!


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TulsaTULSACO

UNTY

Tulsa honors Scotland, India,

Germany & Blueland?by: Amy Addams

It looks like a special September for all of us; whether its music,munchies or men in blue. If you cant nd something to amuse thewhole gang in the Tulsa area, then theres always the mall, but

before you resign yourself to indoor recycled air, let us try to lureyou out into the fun of many of the hotspots popping up all overTulsa in September.

We want to remind you that there are some pretty awesomesports teams right here in the Tulsa area. The Golden Hurricanehas some games at H.A. Chapman Stadium in September (Sept.7: more at www.tulsahurricane.com), but along with the GoldenHurricane, we have Tulsa Oilers hockey team, OklahomaDefenders indoor football team, the Drillers baseball team (andwe hear that its a great time), the 66ers and the newbies, TulsaShock WNBA team. Come out and show the rest of America thatwe Green Country Okies have plenty of pride and show our

local teams your love. Find out how to show your support at www.tulsasports.org.

We have a little reminder that the Step Up to the PlateRestaurant Week event is happening in Tulsa Sept. 7-15. Its achance for you to help local food banks to restock their shelvesand feed those who are having a rough time of things. Do yourpart to help others by eating you cant lose. Find out more atwww.facebook.com/TulsaRestaurantWeek or call Erin Shackelfordat (918) 587-1909.

A three-man group that has revamped much of thetheatre-going community, Blue Man Group, is coming toTulsa PAC Sept. 10-15. If you havent seen them before,we guarantee youll love their quirky show. A yummy stew ofcomedy, music and techno, its a fun time for everyone, no matterwhat your tastes. Get the details from www.celebrityattractions.com, www.tulsapac.org or (918) 596-7109.

Ready to put Dad in a kilt, toss some cabers, drink a wee dramof whiskey and eat some haggis? We are too, so join us forthe Scot Fest at River West Festival Park at 2100 S.Jackson Avenue Sept. 13-15. This three-day onlyevent is just jam-packed with highland music,dancing, piping, drumming, allkinds of sports and feats ofstrength (or crazy, were notsure which) along with someyummy and some wackyfood. Topping it off will beplenty of Scottish crafts andproducts, workshops and wineand whiskey tastings. Plentyof kids activities make it evenmore special. Get all the particularsfrom www.okscotfest.com or callTonja Pitzer at (918) 740-7738if you have questions or if youvedecided you want to toss somecabers.

Theres a lot of ethnicity lovehappening in Tulsa in September and

not just the Germanic kind. The IndiaFest is going on at Tulsa ExpoSquare Sept. 14 and if youcrave curry, this is the place tobe for a one-day fest of realIndian proportions. Traditionaldancing, foods, art and plenty ofwares for sale make it a special dayof color, sounds and delicious smells.Follow your nose to Expo Square and enjoy your curry. Get mofrom (918) 212-6090 or login with www.iagtok.org for furtherinformation.

As if there werent enough foodie fun in Tulsa from the Scots, thOkies have to remind us who we are and they do so with theannual Art of BBQ Sept. 20-21 in the Blue Dome District. Thistribute to BBQ is full-up on folks who have come from far andwide to show their skills with the BBQ sauces and skills and with50 teams vying for top honors, youre gonna nd at least one dthat makes you want more. Local pubs and eateries are also opafter the event for some fun to make the day last longer. Get ayou need to know from www.tulsaartofbbq.com or call Ken Busbat (918) 584-3333.

What goes better with BBQ than cowboys? Well Catoosa hasCowboy Trade Days going on from 6 am 5 pm Sept. 21-22


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t Rogers Point Park. Bringour old boots, spurs, dcorr come out and get yourollection started or justpdate it with all they haveo offer. Plenty of awesomeoodies you need to makeourself authentic. Checkut www.cowboytrader.comr call Cindy at (918) 809-757 and get more.

till not full? Well, havehat tape worm looked at,ut before you do, checkut the Corn Dog Classicn Sept. 21 at the Expo

Center. You get to do a 5K run then ruin all that hard exercisewith yummy corn dogs and lets face it; the Expo Center has thewhole corn dog thing down pat. It starts at 6 pm and if you wanto do a one-K, theyll let you get to your corn dog that muchaster. After the race and corn dogs, they are offering up someweet music and rafe prizes for dessert. Doesnt get much betterhan that! Find out how to participate at www.tulsastatefair.com/

orndogclassic5k/ or call (918) 744-1113. Amanda Blair cannswer your questions.

Why not grab a beer to go with that corndog? McNellies in Tulsa hosting a Harvest Beer Festival on Sept. 21 and many of the

ocal beermasters will be on hand to show you what they can dowith some barley and hops. Get a designated driver and seewhats out there. Get more from Muriel Hakim at (918) 582-2035r reserve your spot at www.mcnellies.com.

We told you all about the Tulsa State Fair on the Countyair Page (page 6), but we dont want you to forget that theulsa State Fair is happening Sept. 26-Oct. 6 at Expo Square.

Happening each day, 10 am 11 pm, nothing goes betterogether than a corn dog, fried dough and a Tilt-A-Whirl. Canou feel your stomach rolling? Get more from www.tulsastatefair.om or call (918) 744-1113.

eady for a sugar buzz unlike any other? Then check out theOklahoma State Sugar Arts Show at Quik Trip Sept. 28-9 where you can see the best and brightest wedding cakes

anywhere. All of the best cake decorators will be there showingoff their prowess with an icing bag. Get more from www.oklahomasugarartists.com or (918) 229-7125.

Tulsa Music musings:Theres lots happening in our great state in the music scene andwe decided it was time to give you all we know so you can decidejust what grabs you for your entertainment. See the full music line-up on our Music Pages in the back ( pages 40-43). We have somuch to tell you about, so here we go

The Brady Theater has a very busy fall planned and we cantwait! It looks like theyve decided to get some of the names weall know but havent heard from in a few to grace their stage, sokeep an eye on this place. They have Steely Dan coming in Sept.4 and their mix of soft rock, jazz and blues-y soul make it night to

remember. www.bradytheater.com

Another hot 70s band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, will heat up the HardRock Hotel & Casinos The Joint on Sept. 13. Anyone who knowsthe wild times of the Southern Rock era can tell you the story ofthese guys; they wrote the book on it and they are the only onesallowed to edit it too. Anyone born before 1980 has danced toFreebird at least once. Their song line-up is so long; we coulddevote this mag to it and still needmore pages. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com

If you prefer a bit of festival feel in

your music, then the Hound Dog BluesFestival at Chandler Park is the ticket.Happening Sept. 21-22, its a two-day-er of local, regional and nationalmusic acts, along with camping, foodand fun to make it a weekend toremember. Jennifer Marriott Band,Wanda Watson, a Hound DogBlues Jam and chili contests, petadoptions and a poker run round-out this fun time. Add to thatthe affordability. You can enjoy camping and music non-stop forabout $30/person. www.hounddogblues.com

The big man of country music, Blake Shelton is blazing his wayinto the BOK on Oct. 4. The BOK is the perfect venue for thisCMA Entertainer of the Year and three-time Male Vocalist of theYear. Blake is very popular, especially here in his home state. Hisconcerts sell-out in no time at, so waste no time if you wanna seeone of the premiere country artists of this generation. Get moreinfo at www.blakeshelton.com or get tix at www.bokcenter.com.

We havent neglected the symphony fans; the Tulsa Symphony ishosting an evening with one of the greats, William Wolfram at theTulsa PAC on Oct. 5. Its going to be an evening chock full of Brahmsspecial concertos and symphonies, so grab that special dress youvebeen saving and enjoy a classical night. www.tulsapac.com has more.


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McIntosh


McINTOS

HCOUNTY

McIntosh County preps for some

artastic fun... using lots of bluesby: Dakota Jones

While the temps are taking a bit of a dip, the events in McIntoshCounty, especially Eufaula, are ready to celebrate the cool withplenty of fun things to do to get you out and about before thewinter cold sets in. Get on over and see what grabs you.

We have to remind you that Dusk Til Dawn is still nishing upSept. 1, so if you missed the rst few days, make time for the

last day. Its Blues with soul. Find out all you need from www.dcminnerblues.com or call (918) 855-0978. We suggest you justshow up and buy tix at the door. They are sure to show you some

love.

Theres also a Labor Day Powwow going on over Labor Dayweekend (Aug. 30-Sept. 1), so if you need some fry bread anddancing to celebrate your contribution to the economy, check in

with JayDee Tiger at (918) 707-0361. Its happening at EastsideBallpark.

While you are in the area, check out what Eufaula has going onfor Labor Day with their annual Fireworks Show Sept. 2. Whatbetter way to celebrate the laborers than to light em up overthe water? Eufaula Chamber is the host so get all you need from(918) 689-2791 or logon to www.eufaulachamberofcommerce.com. Its a short drive down Hwy 69 but worth the trip.

Eufaula is still jumping all through September, so make sureto spend a bit of time shopping, eating or just unwinding until

October. It gets a bit busier Oct. 1 with National Night Out. Thisis an event to take a stand against crime and cities all over the

U.S. are participating. The main organizer Website, www.natw.org, is a great place to nd out what its all about, but a trip

to Eufaula will help you to honor the cause. They donate theirproceeds to help city governments, police departments and othlocal organizations to keep all of our cities streets safe and crifree. Come help Eufaula show the love on Oct. 1. Get more frothe Eufaula City Hall at (918) 689-2534 for all you need to kn

We have to tell you about two events in October we are superstoked about. The rst is the 6th Annual Art Walk on Main Str

Festival on Oct. 5 and we also have word on Haunted Stables

happening every Saturday in October.

The Art Walk is a show of local artists showing off all they do, its also plenty of shopping, food, music and beauty everywher

you look. From decorated golf carts to roaming musicians and car show, its a great time for the whole family. It all comes alivfrom Downtown to Posey Park, so nd out what you need to kno

in Our October issue, at www.eufaulaareaarts.org or call (918617-6278.

The folks at Eufaula State Park are geared up for an October fun and fear with Haunted Stables going on every Saturday in

October. Its a bit of scary but not terrifying so get on over andhave an experience thatll make you believe in the paranormaGet more from calling (918) 689-4607. They will also have molater in October so check back in with the October issue for tha


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Weve got some fun to cover in Wagoner this month; a little familyetaway and a girls weekend, so without further ado -

Coweta Fall Festival, the mainstay of the little bedroomommunity of Tulsa, is happening Sept. 12-14 along Hwy 72 and

Chestnut Street. If youve never been, its a great year to try it on

or size. The heart and soul of CFF is the music and they have it byhe gallon; local artists with known names along with ones lookingo get their name out there are performing all three days and thebiggest draw, Cowetas Got Talent, is quite the big deal. Theylso have Allan Swinson, Kenny Cantrell Band, Wes Hayes and

Cripple Creek Band scheduled to perform.

doesnt end with music, thats only the beginning. They have abig carnival with lots of tasty food, rides to help you get rid of itnd games, a parade, pageants for people and pets andymnastics performances.

eady to hit it? Then check out www.cowetafallfestival.org or call918) 486-2513 for all you need to know.


Wagoner

Wagoner - Cowetas Fall Festival &

Canebrakes girls getawayby: Jennifer Jones

Women are doing more than ever these days and we need abreak. And that doesnt mean an hour to read a book, but rathera couple of days of pampering. The Canebrake has developed agreat getaway where the girls can go to get a good time of carefor just them. Its the Womens Retreat and the next one is Sept.

26-29.

Yoga, body wraps, meditation, journaling and massages can

go a long way to make you feel like a new woman. Add to that,the food at The Canebrake is something to behold, even if youvenever tried it before. Their food can bring your entire beingback into alignment and start you on a path to a better you. Allfresh ingredients, many of them local, and a menu that will neverleave you feeling like you were denied anything, the food at TheCanebrake brings people in from all over the four-state area.Lucky you they are nearby!

The entire weekend, including room accommodations, is only$563. If you break that down, its less than $200/day to regroupyour life and your attitude toward it!

Get your info from www.thecanebrake.com or call (918) 485-1810 with questions. Better yet, grab some girlfriends and make

it a special getaway girls weekend, but dont wait around - theirspaces ll fast. The best part of all is that you get to leave the

kids with your husband for a few days and let him live your life.Hell appreciate you more when you get back and youll be a newwoman to deal with it.


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OTTAWA

COUNTY

OttawaOttawa County celebrates its Nativculture, sweet rides & great musicby: Trent McDaniel

OKMULGEECOUNTY

OkmulgeeOkmulgee County is horsin aroundby: Laraine Larimar

The Powwows are hopping all over Ottawa, but there are somepretty rides to check out while you are there, so jump in and seewhat grabs you.

We start with the Wyandotte Powwow Sept. 6-8 at theWyandotte Nation Tribal Grounds (Hwy 60) in Wyandotte.Grand entries, dance contests and lots of tradition, including

dress, make it a spectacular tradition. Everyone iswelcome, including

the grandparentswith their honoringof the wise older

folks with a specialGrandparents Day Celebration. Theres moredancing than you can even imagine, so give them

a day, but dont leave Granny or Gramps at home. Get theparticulars at www.wyandotte-nation.org or call Sherri Clemons at(918) 678-2297 with questions.

If you miss the Wyandotte celebration, dont fret over it too longbecause the Shawnee are partying like its 1859 Sept. 13-15 at

their Tribal Grounds (129 W. Oneida, Wyandotte). With gamedancing, food and artists, youre sure to have a grand time. Stiaround for the hand drumming on Sunday to spice things up a Lots of entertainment sure to make your heart thump a little fasGrab the family and get on over to see whats up. Find out morbefore you go at http://estoo-nsn.gov or call Kenna Simmons a(918) 666-2435.

Make sure you check in with our Music Events pages (pp. 40-

43) for whats up at the various casinos in Miami, especially atBuffalo Run. Big names and great prices make it a September remember. Tickets and more can be found at www.buffalorun.c

Stick around for October in Ottawa because well be watchingfun.

Podunkpalooza is scheduled for Sept. 6-7 and there are lots o

great names in music for an even beer price. Then on Sept. 1

the great 80s hair band, Motley Crue makes a stop. Paul Ingra

Thomas plays on Sept. 21 and the great Tracy Lawrence swoo

in Oct. 24. Keep your eye on Bualo Run!

Okmulgee County loves their horses. They also love having a good

time while bringing the horses along for the fun. As in previousmonths, we have plenty of activities to make you happy and youdont have to leave Trigger at home.

Henryetta starts the month with their annualLabor Day Festival and Rodeo nishing

up Sept. 2. The Labor Day Festival is indowntown Henryetta and runs on Sept. 2.

Plenty of carnival rides, a tractor show,car show and a parade make this a sure-re day of fun. Get your food thing going

while you are there. Call (918) 652-3331or logon to www.henryetta.org for all thespecics. Info on the Henryetta Rodeo isthere too.

Okmulgees County Fair is running Sept.5-7 at Okmulgee County Fairgrounds and

runs 9 am 9 pm all three days. Plenty ofpretty items to buy, livestock to admire and of course, the foodmake it a good time. They are hosting a Family Festival on Sept.

7 where you can get your carnie x. Free games, face painting

and plenty of special food on Saturday, so give it a shot.

At the end of September, you get a chance to partake insomething to get your favorite equestriafriend and you out of the house butbetter still, you get a chance to make adifference for fellow Oklahomans withthe 2013 Okmulgee Charity Ride in

Dripping Springs State Park Sept. 27-29Your proceeds to partake in this ride goto helping prevent blindness and to helpthose who have sight issues (mainly childin our great state. Interested? Then give call to (918) 496-3484 or logon to wwwpreventblindnessok.org and check througtheir events. Theyve been doing this sinc2009, so you know it will be an organizeand fun day.

Stick around for Okmulgees October events because their bigones of the year are just around the corner.


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Craig

Creek

Vinita tees off September & vrooms

n Oktoberby: Trent McDaniel

Creek County mixes it up with the

Free Fair & vino at Nuyakaby: Jennifer Jones

heres a quiet sense of community all over Craig County. EvenVinita makes you want to op down on a bench with a cup ofoffee and just watch people walk by all day. Its a warm and

uzzy that never goes away. We applaud that and we love thathe communities, especially Vinita, are always looking for eventshat make people feel that warm and fuzzy all year long. Havingecovered from celebrating Will Rogers in August, they have

more things to do in September that will make you sit up and takeotice.

One event, the Golf Tournament at Peoria Ridge Golf Courseon Sept. 20 is not quite in Vinita, but is all about it. Its the VinitaChamber Scramble starting at 9:30 am and if you are any goodat this crazy sport, then now is the time to get involved.

his Scramble will be held at the Peoria Ridge Golf Course in

Miami at 10301 South 600 Road where the greens are callingyour name. Theres big money on the line and if you get a hole inone, you could win $20,000 towards a new car from one of theocal dealerships in Vinita! Imagine being able to brag to all yourgolf buddies how you got that new ride! Cash payouts to the topplacing teams will also be offered, so youll have plenty of moolaor rounds of drinks at the clubhouse later. Get your info and

forms from www.vinita.com or see the grounds at Peoria at www.peoriaridge.com. Call the course for tee times and more at (918)542-7676. Register before Sept. 13 to save some registration

money for some new balls. Lunch will be provided.

Looking into the fun for October, we have a few events that weare hinting at, but well save the best for next month. First, wehave the Oktoberfest at Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Oct. 12.If you want to know more about this food, fun and festy event,then check out www.vinita.com, www.travelok.com or call (918)256-7133.

On Oct. 12 and 13, the Vinita Area Chamber of CommerceRoute 66 Car Show & Swap Meet cruises into North Park.Whether you are looking for vintage, new or trendy, youll nd

something you didnt know you couldnt live without. Plenty of gearheads will be on hand to talk shop, so no matter why you arethere, its a good time. Be sure to put a few bucks away for thisone. Get more from www.vinita.com.

Hang on for Oktobers line-up of good times and well have it allright here.

Creek County is notorious for a good time and nothing is more funhan hanging out in the sunshine and sampling wine on a beautiful

all day, or checking out the coolritters at the local county fair.ucky for us, Creek County decidedot to make us choose. The Creek

County Free Fair is going on Sept.9-22 and makes us want to get

ut to enjoy the bounty of ourocal farmers season and NuyakaCreek Winery has just the thing to

make us want to get out and enjoyhe bounty of Oklahoma wines.

Creek County Free Fair is going ont the Creek County Fairgrounds in

Kellyville and its plenty of actionwith music, food, rodeo-ing with kids and adults rodeos, a carnival, tractor pull and their thrilling Battle of the Bands. Check out thechedule and everything else at www.creekcountyfairgrounds.com.

The Nuyaka Creek Winery Fall Wine Festival is making Bristowa hotspot on Sept. 21 and one sip, youll know why. With over a

dozen different wines for you totry, its a day of fun with plentyfor the rest of the family to enjoytoo. You can even bring Fido orFluffy along because kids andpets are welcome. Grab some

lawn chairs, pack the car withthe whole gang and check it out.Plenty of local vendors, music

and winery tours will keep youthere all day.

Located at 35230 S. 177th WestAve. in Bristow, its just off Hwy75 near Dripping Springs State

Park. Find out more from their Website at www.nuyakacreek.comor call (918) 756-7568. Make sure you get one of the souvenirglasses to remind you of your fun day.


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Osage celebrates heritage, history

& cultureby: Laraine Larimar

PawneePAWNEECOUNTY

Pawnee pays tribute to the Farmer

the Powwow & the Pioneerby: Trent McDaniel

Pawnee Countys fair of fairs, the Pawnee County Free Fair isslated for Sept. 4-7, and while other counties might not alwayspay full attention to their own county fair, you can bet yourlast nickel that Pawnee gives their County Fair all the love andattention they can afford. Lots of animals from all of thelocal farms will be in their Sunday best, led aroundby some really proud kids whoworked hard all year to get here.Rabbits, ducks, geese, cows, goats,

sheep and more will all be behavingthemselves for this four-day tribute tocritters. Theyre sure to have plenty offood to keep you going while you arethere, along with plenty of jams, jelliesand other goodies to take with you too.Pretty yummy! Its all at the PawneeFairgrounds, so call (918) 762-2735with any questions.

At the end of the month, the tribe for which PawneeCounty is named for, is part of a big Powwow just west of ourneighborhood, but worth a look. The Standing Bear Powwow,

happening Sept. 27-28, is going on at Standing Bear Park inPonca City. The six north-central tribes of Oklahoma will be theto celebrate, and considering that this is one of the most signicAmerican Indian events in the U.S., you might want to see what

they are up to. While you are there, check out the StandingBear Museum and get some education too. Plenty of artistsfood and lots of beautiful garb make this a great Powwowto check out. Get more from www.standingbearpark.com

or call (580) 762-1514/762-3148 if you want to know

more. The park is located just east of I-35 on U.S. Hw60 on the south side of Ponca City.

Clevelands pride is alive and well, andthey are remembering it with their Pionee

Day on Oct. 5. Yummy food, lots ofgoodies for sale, live music (which isalways better than the dead kind),childrens games, and big deal, the

parade to kick it all off. Get there easo you can get it all in and not miss a thin

Find out more from (918) 358-2131 or check with www.chamberofclevelandok.com.

Sometimes, we forget that Osage County has lots of little townsalong the way to Pawhuska, but this month, theres fun all overOsage County, so git dem spurs and saddles out and git along to

Osage County for some outdoors fun!

We start with a reminder that the Osage County Free Fair isgoing on Sept. 5-7 at the Osage County Fairgrounds and itsa big celebration of their love of the land from which a lotof it comes from. 4-H exhibits, a ranch rodeo, livestock shows,educational exhibitors and vendors are part of it all, but theresa big draw for their spectacular car show where they allowmotorcycles too! A talent show makes it all the more special andthey are hosting a cheerleading competition, the local choir andmore! Make sure you stick around for the rides, games and chiliand salsa cook-off. Grab a bag of tortilla chips and see whatscookin. More info from www.oces.okstate.edu/osage or call (918)287-4170.

Before we forget, we want to remind you that theshops in

Pawhuska are extending their hours on Sept. 7, so if youvealways wanted to shop there, but couldnt make the time, theyvetaken away your excuses. All you have to do is show up. While weare on a roll, lets also jog your memory that Woolaroc Trail Rideis happening Sept. 14 and we gave the info on the WashingtonCounty page, but it bears repeating here. Find out more at www.woolaroc.org. Plenty of stuff happening at Woolaroc, so keepyour eye on these busy beavers!

We swing south for the Pioneer Day in Skiatook on Sept. 21,kicking off with a 5K, 10K and fun run, then a parade, but the of the day is yours to take in the exhibits, vendors, fair foods a

plenty of live music as well as a carnival. Sweetening the dealis the classic car show and the competition for the prettiest kidsand pets in these parts. Check out www.skiatookchamber.com fdetails or call (918) 396-3702.

Okay, we have not one, but TWO big deals to nish Septembeand they are happening one right after the other. First, we havthe Rocket Launch (yep, you arent seeing things) on Sept. 28-If you wanna y your contraption, you have to be a member ofTripoli or NAR but the launch fees are super-cheap. Best part isthat its free to watch for as long as you want. Head over to thePawhuska Municipal Airport to see whats up - literally. Find outhe deets at http://tulsarocketry.org/high-frontier-10/.

THEN, the very next weekend, they are having the biggest IndiTaco Championship in these parts right in downtown PawhuskaThink you got what it takes to make the Indian Taco other peopdream about? Well, put your tacos where their mouths are andcompete. Plenty of vendors, traders, music and dancing make itgreat day to be outdoors. For only $5, you can decide the fateothers and be a judge, so check out www.pawhuskachamber.coor call (918) 287-1208 to nd out how to be a part of it all.


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Adair


Adairs October to rememberby: Jennifer Jones

NowataKAN-OKLA has 100 miles

of savingsby: Dakota JonesKAN-OKLA 100 Mile Yard Sale is ready to rock your socks offSept. 13-14 with bargains all over the place and theres plentyof goodies to ll that spare room, dorm or augment that collection

of special things that you couldnt nd anywhere else. Best part is

hat its great prices for great things. Starting at sunrise each day,he Kan-Okla 100 Mile Yard Sale will ll your needs in so many

ways. Get more from www.kanoklahighwaysale.net. Remember early bird gets the great deal!

ts good to see that Adair County, especially Stilwell, is gainingmomentum and doing new things.

This fall, they have a lot of thingsplanned for October, so wehought it couldnt hurt to give youa little notice of them so you can

plan for them.

First, we have a carnival Oct.0-12 at Adair County Park,

and as everybody knows, this iskey time of year for a good timeat a carnival. Corn dogs, frieddough and slushy drinks all workperfectly with a ride on the Tilt-

A-Whirl and the cooler temps.We couldnt be happier to seehat they are rockin October withome fun in our lower reaches.

But it doesnt end there! Oh no! They have more! The HomecomingChili Lunch and Supper is

happening Oct. 11 at First UnitedMethodist Church in Stilwell tomake things a bit spicier all overtown. You cant beat a yummy

chili dinner followed up by afun evening at the carnival! Topit all off with the Homecomingcelebration and youve bowleda perfect game (and a perfectbowl of chili). Its just too goodto be true, but its all real, weswear!

Stick around for a reminder inOctobers issue of The Pulse formore, but if you need your carny

x, this is the place to be.


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MuskogeeSeptember sparkles in Muskogeeby: Jonita MullinsSo the lazy days of summer have passed and given what greatweather we had this year, were not so anxious to say goodbye tosummer. But our sadness at the passing of the seasons is turned to

great joy when we consider all the fun things there are to do thismonth. With the kids back in school, its time to stay close to homeand explore some great Green Country options.

In Muskogee, the Five Civilized Tribes Museum is offering aspecial exhibit featuring the Works of Jerome Tiger. This exhibitto honor the life and art of this renowned Creek artist will runthrough October. Despite a short career of only ve years, Tigercreated a body of work that is considered one of the best in hisgenre. The museum is fortunate to have the largest Tiger collectionof art pieces. The exhibit can be enjoyed during regular museumhours of 10 am to 5 pm Mon. Fri. and until 2 pm on Saturday.The museum is located at 1101 Honor Heights Drive. More infor-mation is available with a call to (918) 683-1701 or visit www.vetribes.org.

Like a little wine with your art? On the rst Friday of the month,the Bite Caf hosts Art at the Bite featuring the works of localartists in a relaxed downtown atmosphere. If youve ever wantedto see downtown at night, come out for the next Art Night at 7 pmon Sept. 6. The Bite is located at 318 W. Broadway in downtown

Muskogee.

Muskogee will host a number of runs during September as wellthe Annual Freedom Walk. Sponsored by Downtown MuskogeInc., this walk to commemorate the events of September 11, 20

will start at Arrowhead Mall on Sept. 7 at 8am. Efe Milam,mother of Muskogee native Major Ron Milam who lost his life inthe Pentagon attack, will be the guest speaker. The walk will cothe downtown area.

Also Sept. 7 will be the First Annual Hometown Hope Run5K/1 mile Fun Run beginning at 8 am. The run will begin at tGospel Rescue Mission and will raise funds for this outreach to homeless. Registration is required to participate and free t-shiwill go the early registrants. Contact Gospel Rescue Mission at

(918) 682-3489 for all the details.

Another run will be held the following Saturday, Sept. 14 and ipromises to be out-of-this-world fun. The Castle Zombie Run wbe a fun run with obstacles and very hungry zombies, pursuinthe runners as they wind through the Castles 60-acre domain.Runners will test their skill at out-maneuvering the undead, whilscrambling through various obstacles scattered in the eld andforest. The unique features of The Castle grounds will provide achallenging adrenaline rush for runners of all skill levels. Regis-tration is available online at www.okcastle.com or participantscan register until 4 pm on race day. For information, go to www


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okcastle.com. Registration begins at 2 pm on race day, heatsbegin at 3 pm, and the Paint the Town Dead party goes until0 pm. Expect music and dancing, a costume contest, and vendors

offering food, drink, and merchandise. Proceeds from the racewill benet the WISH House in Muskogee. Women In Safe HomeWISH) offers domestic violence prevention and intervention. Theyponsor a 24/7 crisis hotline (918-682-7878), and offer supportervices to clients.

Speaking of the undead, how about learning more about thedearly departed of Muskogees historic past? You can with theGreenhill Cemetery Tour on Sept. 14 starting at 10 am. ThreeRivers Museum will host the walking tour through Greenhill whereSadler Arts Academy students portray some of the residents ofhe cemetery. Youll take a trolley ride from the museum to Green-ill for the guided tours. For tickets or more information, visit the

museums website: www.3riversmuseum.com.

or something less scary but just as earthy, join the MuskogeeGarden Club for a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19 at thenew Buttery House in Honor Heights Park. Once a year, theClub opens their meeting to the public to showcase a particulargarden to other facility. You can get a look at the new Papillion

at 9:30 am and enjoy speakers Mark Wilkerson and MatthewWeatherbee as they give more information on the Buttery Houseand its gorgeous gardens. This event is free, but visitors are in-

vited to join Muskogee Garden Club and Friends of Honor HeightsPark. More information is available with a call to the GardenClub at (918) 683-5380.

Across town at Three ForksHarbor, the BassmasterOpen Series FishingTournament will getunderway on Sept. 19at 3 pm. The BassmasterOpen brings up to 200anglers and co-anglersfor a three-day shingtournament. The ArkansasRiver is the setting for thishighly competitive eventwith the top three anglers from each division qualifying for theClassic and the top 10 anglers from each division qualifying forthe following seasons Elite Series. Launch and weigh-ins are freeopen to the public. More details are available at www.bassmas-ter.com or call (918) 682-2401.


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Muskogee will continue the run fun with the Super Hero 5K andFun Run on Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at 5 pm from HonorHeights Park. This run is in honor of this years Super Hero CoreyColeman and her family. Corey Coleman was rst diagnosedwith breast cancer in 2005. T-shirts are included with registrationbefore Sept. 13. For more information, contact [email protected].

A month never goes by in Muskogee without music being madesomewhere. The Saturday Night Spotlight on Sept. 21 featuresyoung area talent who are making their mark. Held at the HistoricRoxy Theater downtown, the event starts at 7 pm. You can getmore information on this musical showcase at (918) 807-1278.

More music will ll the air down in the Depot District at Three Riv-ers Museum during their Coffee House Night. The theme will beStage, Screen and Soup. Sounds yummy, doesnt it? Three RiversMuseum is transformed into a coffeehouse atmosphere for theseenjoyable evenings featuring a community celebrity as Masterof Ceremonies and the best vocal and instrumental musiciansthat Muskogee has to offer to entertain you. Seating is limited soadvance ticket purchase is required. Visit www.3riversmuseum.comto get your tickets.

Its all about Bass Reeves and Muskogees great West-Meets-South heritage on the rst weekend of October. The weeklyHistoric Neighborhood Walking Tour will begin at Elliott Park Altamonte Street on Friday, Oct. 4 at 9 am. Join in this tour thatwill take you through some of Muskogees most fascinating AfricAmerican history, including visiting the site of the famed lawmalast home. More information is available at okeiheritage.com.

Three Rivers Museum and Downtown Muskogee, Inc. will also hothe annual Bass Reeves Legacy Lawman & Outlaw Tour throudowntown on Friday Oct. 4 at 5 pm. The annual Heritage Daywill be held in the Depot District the following Saturday, Oct. 5Heritage Days features the infamous Outhouse Races which are

every bit as fun as cardboard boat racing. Well race anythingin Muskogee! Find out more about these events at the museumswebsite.

You can always tell when the dog days of summer have passewe emerge from our air conditioned homes and once again enjall the great events going on in Muskogee. Keep it here for mo


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September 3From Up on Poppy Hill (PG); The Iceman (R); The Lords of Salem (R);Now You See Me (PG-13)

September 10Chasing Ice (PG-13); Love Is All You Need (R); Peeples (PG-13);Star Trek Into Darkness (PG-13)

September 17The Bling Ring (R); Disconnect (R); The East (PG-13)

September 24Iron Man 3 (PG-13); The Kings of Summer (R); V/H/S/2 (NR)

ON DVD/BLU-RAY IN SEPTEMBER

September 6

Riddick (R); Salinger (NYR)September 13Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13)

September 20Battle of the Year (PG-13); Prisoners (NYR)

September 27Baggage Claim (PG-13);Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (NYR); Don Jon (R)

Giovanni Manzoni (Robert De Niro), a maa boss, and his family

are relocated to a sleepy town in Normandy, France under thewitness protection program after snitching on the mob. Despite thebest efforts of CIA Agent Stanseld (Tommy Lee Jones) to keep

hem in line, Fred Manzoni, his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer)

and their children Belle (Dianna Agron) and Warren (John DLeo)ant help but revert to old habits and blow their cover byhandling their problemsthe family way,enabling their formerMaa cronies to track

them down. Directed by

Luc Besson who broughtus Taken this darkcomedy has an all-starcast and the makingsof a raucous darkcomedy. Other starsinclude DominicChianese and VincentPastore. If you like mob

movies youll enjoy theway this family dealswith everyday lifewhile supposedly tryingto stay incognito.

THE FAMILY SEPTEMBER 13, R RUSH SEPTEMBER 27, RDirector Ron Howard again teams up with Peter Morgan to bringus this true tale set in the glamorous golden age of Formula 1racing and the rivalry between British playboy James Hunt (Chris

Hemsworth) and methodic Austrian driver Niki Lauda (DanielBruhl). The story follows their distinctly different personal styles

both on and off the track and the amazing 1976 season in whichLauda, mere weeks after a crash that nearly claimed his life, getsback behind the wheelto challenge Hunt yetagain. Both drivers pushthemselves to thebreaking point of

physical andpsychologicalendurance where thereis no shortcut to victoryand no margin for error.Also starring are OliviaWilde and AlexandraMaria Lara. Formula 1fans, and racing fans in

general, should enjoy thisrevisit to an iconicperiod in racing history.

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spend a lot of time preparing for, or even thinking

about disasters. The occasional ice storm or weather

event was a reason to be ready for a little emergency,but now it seems theres a reason to be nervous around

every corner (at least thats what the news tells us). But

it doesnt mean we need to live in fear; fear can be

eliminated by actually doing something. And thats what

were here to do - help you plan for an emergency. And

we hope you never need to execute that plan. Lets get

started.

Many websites, mostly government, have a lot of useful

information to help you. They have all kinds of steps, kits, plans,etc. to help you keep your family safe in the event that somethinghappens and every agnecy has its area of expertise. The simplestone we found came from The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)and they had easy ideas and tips to get you on your way.The CDC recommends four things you should do to prepare:

1. Get a Kit2. Make a Plan3. Be Informed4. Get Involved

1. The Kit: of course, a kit should have things like water,food, medications, pet food, batteries, ashlights, etc.Someone once told me, Plan as if you were preparingfor a big ice storm. That made my efforts a bit easier. I

already knew what I would do because I have dealt withan ice storm previously. You want to make sure you havethings to keep kids occupied (without electricity), foodsthat dont require refrigeration or cooking and you wantto have one gallon of water per person per day. Usually,you want to assume you need about 3-4 days of water.Also, dont forget pets needs and water for them.Some other things to consider are: cash (smalldenominations in the event you need to evacuate), bleach(for disinfecting: plain bleach only!), a re extinguisher,

wet wipes for hygiene, paper towels, plates and cups.Some folks look for army ration kits or mess kits. Its yocall, but you want to plan as if you were camping in yhouse. A very useful gadget for your kit is a solar cellphone charger. I have a portable DVD player (that hacar charger) and when we had no power for four day

2009, it saved my sanity.

2. Make a Plan: You may not be all in the same location disaster strikes; the kids might be in school, you may bat work, so a simple conversation on what everyone wdo and how you plan to communicate can go a long wto ensuring safety. Make sure you talk to your childrenin a gentle way and let them know that you would nevintentionally let anything happen to them - thats why are having this conversation. The Website www.readygov has ideas on how to have this conversation and wato help your children want to be prepared without maing it terrifying. Its really well-done and they have alkinds of games for kids to help them want to be involv

3. Be Informed: there are more than terrorist threats to o

way of living; natural disasters, pandemic outbreaks illness or a local chemical spill could result in your neeto make a decision on what you and your family will dDo you evacuate? Do you stay home? Usually, the agein charge will provide information via radio telling yothe best plan of action. Many times, staying home is thbest plan, but having a hand-crank radio will give youall you need to know on what to do. If weather is heayour way, its a 50-50 thing. Sometimes, its better to shome, sometimes its better to get out.

September is

Preparedness Month

are you ready?


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4. Get Involved: weve talked to many people who havehad so many threats of disaster; theyve become a bitindifferent to it. The tornadoes we face in this area are aregular part of life for 4-5 months of the year, so Okiesare tougher than most, but having a bit of a game planfor yourself as well as others who may not have made aplan. Think about the elderly neighbor who lives alone,the large family down the street who struggles just topay the bills. Your neighborhood. Your childrens school.We all remember the Moore elementary schools thattook the terrible tornado hits in May. Having a bit of a

plan for others outside of your immediate family, evenif things dont always go the way you planned can go along way to ensuring that more people come out okayon the other side. Ask your schools principal who is incharge and offer your services, ask your neighbors whattheir plan is. If they dont care, so be it, but you can planfor guests in the event of a big disaster. The idea is tobe the person you want to be in Gods eyes.

heres no reason to live your life in fear of what might

appen. It becomes much easier if you spend even half a dayust seeing what supplies you have around the house in the eventf an emergency or spend $10/month on extras to build your kit.ou may never need a kit at all (and we hope were right), but

he security it gives you to know that youve taken the necessaryrecautions to protect those you love can go a long way.

ind out more about what to do from:www.cdc.gov/be-informedwww.ready.govwww.redcross.org/preparewww.ok.gov/oem, PH: (405) 521-2481, M-F, 8am-5pmDITORS NOTE: Please dont just Google Emergency

reparedness. there are many scammers out there that are tryingo scare you in order to take your money. Most of the various

overnment sites will have great lists to help you, i

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