Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh was on hand to speak during Law Day, April 30. The event was presented in partnership with Midwest City Rotary.

Stories were shared about Nigh’s experiences. While governor, he periodically conducted trade delegations with China. Once when he visited China, he was supposed to have the Oklahoma flag behind him at a conference. Instead, he spoke in front of a Japanese flag and kimonos. Nigh later asked, “what was the deal with the flag?” As it turns out, there had been a miscommunication and the Chinese thought they were meeting with the governor of Yokahama.

Former Oklahoma Senator Jim Howell and his wife Diann were there to support and introduce Nigh. “George Nigh is absolutely an Oklahoma treasure,” Howell said, “He authored the piece of legislation that made ‘Oklahoma’ the state song.”

Nigh thanked Howell for the kind words. “A treasure? I don’t want to contest that,” Nigh said, “I’m just glad I’m not a buried treasure.”

Nigh talked about when he was feeling

overwhelmed as governor, the then-president of OSU offered him some perspective. “He said to me, ‘when my governor is down, my state’s down,’” Nigh said, “That was the best advice I’d ever received.”

“I’m not a lawyer,” Nigh said, “but I did go to law school. I lasted six weeks.”

While politicians don’t practice law, they write legislation that can eventually become law.

Nigh defended the position of professional politicians. “A politician? He’s got to be a crook,” Nigh said, “I just want to tell you students, I don’t mind being introduced to you as a politician.” He pointed out how students here want to get an education to be professional in their chosen fields.

“If my car broke down on the way here, who would fix it?” Nigh said, “If my tooth starting hurting

and I had to go have it pulled or worked on, who would I have to fill it? If

you want a

professional banker, insurance agent, dentist; what’s wrong with being professional in government, as long as you do the right things?”

“You can’t be drafted for President of the United States,” Nigh said, “Why wouldn’t you want someone who works at it professionally and does it decently? Why wouldn’t we encourage people to be in government instead of discouraging them?”

The second half of Nigh’s remarks were focused on those who get carried away. That’s where the trouble starts; not just with politicians, but all professions.

“Don’t get carried away,” Nigh said, “That’s one of the big problems today.” Despite what some politicians think, they’re not invisible.

Nigh emphasized the need for professional

politicians to exercise

judgment. “It’s

not wrong to change a law,” Nigh said, “Sometimes laws need to be changed, but don’t change them if they don’t need it.”

The most worthless word in politics was discussed. “Throw out the word ‘compromise’ from politics,” Nigh said, “Replace it with ‘consensus.’ What can

we agree on?”Nigh talked about when a ramp

was installed at the Oklahoma governor’s mansion. He compared making buildings accessible for everyone to making higher education accessible for everyone. Colleges such as Rose State are like sensible ramps at a door. They help the highest number of people get where they need to go.

“As you celebrate Law Day, think about justice for others,” Nigh said, “Go Rose State. Go Rotary. Now, go home.”

IN THIS ISSUE:

...Page 2• College Student Woes• News Briefs

...Page 3• Rates Double• Campus Chat

...Page 4• Pegasus Unveiled

...Page 5• George Nigh Bio• Hudiburg Prom Ride• Finals Study Hotspots

...Page 6• Trends: Mud Runs Deep

...Page 7• Movie Review: The Raven• Digital Evolution

...Page 8• Weekly Event Calendar• Weekly Puzzles

NEWSYour Rose State College news-magazine, serving the campus since 1972

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e XLI, Issue 25

May 4, 2012

Rotary sponsors former governor’s visit

Former Governor George Nigh gesticulates to emphasize points of his speech to audience members. Photo by Logan Pierce

By: Logan PierceEditor-in-Chief

George Nigh Bio • Page 5

With the U.S. government trying to figure out how to overcome 12 years of over spending, it seems that it will be the youth of America and their parents that will pay the price for seeking justice and the war against terror.

As stipulated in the Budget Control Act of 2011, students will not receive a repayment incentive, and as such will be required to start paying back their student loans immediately after graduation with a proposed interest rate of 6.8 percent. These changes are scheduled to occur July 1 of this year.

This brings up many questions. For instance, why does the interest rate of tuition need to increase? What do students get from these increases? Does anyone gain or profit from such increases?

While it is understandable that the government needs to start somewhere when deciding how to overcome its overzealous spending, there are other means by which to fuel an economy that looks to be failing.

Increase national production. Instead of relying so heavily on foreign goods make an effort to increase production of U.S. goods.

Don’t force those who have not yet established themselves in the world or even gained financial stability to pay for other people’s mistakes.

It is not the youth of America’s fault that the economy is topsy-turvy. This crisis has been hanging over America for a long while; it just took the misguided greedy top feeders taking advantage of the people’s hearts to pull the rug out from under America’s feet for the economy to fall on its backside.

More jobs means more people buying things. Yes, this sounds easy on paper, and yes, it is simplistic, yet big corporations would rather buy out their competitors and dismantle the company than to continue employing those people so that they can continue buying the company’s products.

Way to go Wall Street, smooth move. You just fired all the people you depend upon for that big chunk of money you have in the bank.

As is so often the case in life, we create the monster in our closets. That monster is the banks and corporations that run America.

Heh hmmmm, are you listening senators and congressmen and women? The more people who can work, the more taxes there are to alleviate the debt the government has accumulated.

In past days, individuals could go and apprentice themselves to companies and individuals to learn a trade, to get a job. That way of life has all but been extinguished.

It is high time we look at what was good about the past and what is not, and use what we can from past generations to move on into the future. For is that not why students must take history lessons?

RSC Hudiburg Scholars Workshops2 - 3 p.m., May 8, BS 128The Price is Right! How to get discounts as a College Student! Learn how to save money on Apple, Adobe, and Microsoft products, travel inexpensively with Amtrak, get great deals through Amazon for your college textbooks and most discounts using your library card at local business. Everyone who attends the workshop will be entered to win an iPad2. For additional information call 733-7334.

Financial Literacy Presents 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., May 9, ET 208. Credit Score Coaching Workshop Teaches students to improve their credit score. Learn basic information about your credit.Free lunch for the first 35 people who register, please call Ziggie Oleru at 733-7334.Everyone who attends the workshop will be entered to win an iPad2.

RSC Hudiburg Scholars Workshops 2 - 3 p.m., May 10, BS 128, Top Secret to a High GPA. Maintaining a high GPA helps when applying for scholarship or financial aid. It shows a commitment to education. Learn how to improve one’s GPA through more effective study sessions and time management.Everyone who attends the workshop will be entered to win an iPad2.For additional information call 733-7334

RSC Graduation 2012 Commencement Ceremony7 p.m., May 11, First Southern Baptist Church. Students graduating need to arrive at 6 p.m.First Southern Baptist Church located at 6400 South Sooner Road in Oklahoma City.Come out to congratulate those who have followed through with their commitment to complete.

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OpiniOn2 May 4, 2012

EDITORIALEconomic woes “double” for college students

News Briefs

It was recently announced that the interest rate on Stafford student loans could be expected to double, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent come July 1 with the expiration of a 2007 bill, unless action is taken. This could result in nearly $1,000 being added to payments of those receiving financial aid.

The Rose State College Financial Aid office, located upstairs in the Student Services building, helps students in need acquire federal, state or institutional assistance in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work programs.

The rate hikes would not likely affect RSC as an institution. The government makes getting financial aid easier when the rates are higher, and they raise the loan amount. There may not be changes in the application process, but new rules and eligibility requirements have already been made. “If an applicant doesn’t have a GED or a high school diploma, they can no longer receive financial aid,” said Jay Mulanax, of the Financial Aid office, “ and new rules about frequently dropping classes or failing classes will make losing financial aid easier.”

Since the announcement, tuition and the futures of nearly 7.4 million college students have suddenly taken front stage in a publicly partisan Congress and

on the campaign trail. This is a wide turnaround from five years ago, when the original bill cutting rates passed with widely bipartisan support.

President Obama and Mitt Romney are both speaking about it, with Obama making a tour of college campuses speaking on the issue.

Two bills have been introduced to create a one year freeze on the loan rates, one from a Republican controlled House and the other from a Democrat controlled Senate. The House bill would keep the rate the same for the next year, and would pay for it by redirecting funds from a part of the Affordable Care Act that is directed at a preventative health care fund. The Senate bill would keep the rate the same by closing a tax loophole that allows some companies making over $250,000 to avoid paying Medicare payroll taxes in their earnings.

In April, the Oklahoma State Board of Regents held a public tuition hearing. It addressed the tuition and fee rates of the schools in Oklahoma, citing the slashing of state appropriations and rising enrollment as one of the reasons for rising costs. The limits on tuition and fee costs for fiscal year 2013 were presented, and nearly all showed an increase over fiscal year 2012. These may not represent an increase in tuition and fees for Oklahoma schools, which will be determined later this year.

May 4, 2012 3News

In Focus

Campus Chat: What movies are you most excited to see this year and why?

“‘Think Like a Man.’ I think I might read the book

before watching the movie to compare the two. I did that

with ‘The Hunger Games.’ It looks like it has a lot of truth

to it.”

Steven Arnold,Biology / Pre-Med Major

“‘Red Tails.’ It has a little bit of black history within the Air Force. My girlfriend likes movies and it is the only time

I get to spend with her.”

Johnathon Dykes,Physical Fitness Major

Dalton LeBlanc,Physical Training Major

“I have no idea. I don’t know what movies are out

there because I am busy with homework.”

De´Aundra Smith,Theater Major

“‘Breaking Dawn Part 2.’ I finally caught up on all of them. I am excited to see

Bella as a vampire.”

By: Michelle Saunders

Rates take tol l on Rose students

Graphic courtesy of mctcampus.com

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

The revealing of the 32nd annual Pegasus publication was held in the Communications Center on April 25. The competition and subsequent book showcases original poetry, writing and artwork of Rose State students, staff and faculty. Susan Dawson-O’Brien and Theresa-Ann Walther are the contacts for the program and submissions.

Those who wish to be featured in the book submit their original work and, if selected, their work is featured in the

annual publication.

In the opening of the book there is a brief description of the myth of the Pegasus, and how the winged horse pertains to the event. According to myth, when the horse, a friend of the Muses, stuck his foot in the ground a fountain would spring forth. When he did this on Mt. Helicon, a spring, Hippocrene, opened up and spread artistic inspiration to all

of humanity.One of the most original

entries in this years book was “The Whitman Project” which was a poem compiled by the American Lit to 1987 class and their professor, Caryl Gibbs. Each student was asked to write a single line of poetry that reflected their feelings on the class, and they were all put together as one poem and submitted. “Our project was really creative and, although it didn’t start out as a Pegasus intended poem, it came together really well,” said Mallory Unsell, a student who contributed to

“The Whitman Project.” The winners for the James Axley Poetry Award “Cancer” by Robert Gray and Short Story Award “Paul’s Plan” by Zachary Elledge were featured as well. In all, 76 original works featured in this year’s book.

Feature4 May 4, 2012

Pegasus unveiled for its 32nd year

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

Above: Winners wait in line to get their copy of Pegasus.

Top-right: Food and drink was provided to start off the festivities.

Below: “The Whitman Project” is an original work featured in Pegasus.

Photos by Chelsea Ratterman

Middle: Sue Dawson-O’Brien and Theresa-Ann Walther debut the cover.Middle-right: A band entertains the attendees before the unveiling.

Photos by Chelsea Ratterman

George Patterson Nigh, Democrat, served four different terms as governor, more than anyone in Oklahoma State history. Nigh was born in McAlester, Oklahoma June 9, 1927, son of William R. and Irene Crockett Nigh.

From June 1945 through September 1946, he served in the U.S. Navy. He achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Central State College, Ada, Oklahoma in 1950. From 1952 to 1958, he taught at McAlester High School. In 1950, at age twenty-three, Nigh became the youngest member of the state legislature when elected to the House of Representatives from Pittsburg County. In 1953 he introduced the bill that made “Oklahoma!” the official state song. He was elected Lieutenant Governor, the youngest in the history of the state, in 1958. In 1963, Nigh became the 17th Governor of Oklahoma, filling an unexpired nine-day term following the resignation of Gov. J. Howard Edmondson. Nigh was elected Lieutenant Governor again in 1966, 1970 and 1974. He was elected governor Nov. 7, 1978, and was re-sworn Jan. 3, 1979. Nigh became the 21st Governor of Oklahoma serving five days to fill an unexpired term following the resignation of Governor David Boren. He began his term and was re-elected in 1982 and served until 1987. Nigh later served as the president of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond before retiring.

Finals and the end of semester have snuck upon us. This begins the crunch time for students to get prepared for the tests and papers that could make or break their grade. In this highly technological age, the Internet is a must have to even access the study guides and assignments that prepare one for finals. While studying is a sure fire thing this time of year, food is also a must have, and places that offer free Wi-Fi are some of the best places for college students in need of Internet and fuel. Many companies now offer free Wi-Fi in their stores, and there are quite a few close to RSC.

The most well-known perhaps would be Panera Bread, which offers free Wi-Fi and a great deal called the “Pick 2” where the order can consist of a soup, half sandwich, or half salad for a great price.

For an all you can eat buffet and all

you can use Wi-Fi, students can check out CiCi’s Pizza or Mazzio’s.

The newest edition to the Midwest City Wi-Fi provider group is The Cupcake Lounge. Right off campus on Air Depot, the comfy sofas and variety of build-your-own sandwiches and fresh made cupcakes are the perfect place to study and eat.

Other local Wi-Fi providers range from restaurants such as Buffalo Wild Wings and Old Chicago to McDonalds, Starbucks and Chick-fil-A.

If you don’t want to leave campus for great food and Internet access, RSC is a fully equipped Wi-Fi campus and you can enjoy the great food from Carson’s Catering in the Main Dining Room. There is a spot for everyone to study and fuel up for the long awaited finals, and a relaxing environment is one of the keys to winding down and being anxiety-free during those big tests.

May 4, 2012 5RaideR Life

Ge o r ge Nig h Bi o

Internet café’s are a great way to fuel up and study for tests.

Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

Study spots abound on and off campus

Hudiburg awards prom rides for 55th anniversary

George Nighcontinued from page 1

To celebrate their 55th anniversary, Hudiburg Chevrolet started an essay contest for juniors and seniors at each of the Mid-Del High Schools that feed into Rose State College. The essay was to be on how students in those schools give back to their community through volunteer work, specifically the one the students are currently volunteering for. The prize for the contest was a chauffeured Chevrolet Suburban to dinner at Pelicans for four, a ride to prom and to the official school-sponsored After Prom, as well

as a $300 donation from Hudiburg Chevrolet to the charity for which the student volunteers.

Georgia Mason, a senior, won the contest for Midwest City High School. She serves as a Store Manager for the DECA store at MCHS. Her volunteer work was through the school, during the Heart of Gold week held each year to raise money for a cause. This year’s H.O.G. week sponsored a 7-year-old boy who is a part of the Children’s Organ replacement Association. “I knew the 7-year-old boy we donated to, so I knew where the [$300] was going and it was going to do something good,” Mason said.

The Del City winner was junior Imani Cannon. She is currently serving as Vice President of Student Council and has been elected as President for 2012-2013 school year, as well as being one of the captains of the varsity volleyball team. Imani volunteered during WILD Week and served as a chairman for the event. This year the cause was the Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association, who received the $300 as a result of her essay, alongside the already $17,000 raised through various events; a 5K and a black light show. “I chose them because it really meant a lot to me to change the lives of younger children. They already have it tough by being diagnosed with cancer so being able to bring a light to them and put a smile on their faces made me extremely happy,” Cannon said.

The Carl Albert High School winner was announced May 2, with prom scheduled for Saturday, May 5. The winner was Ashley Edwards, a senior at CAHS.

As well as the charity events, Governor Fallin proclaimed April as “Hudiburg Auto Tradition” month, in celebration of the 55th anniversary.

Georgia Mason and one of her guests stand in front on the chauffeured black Suburban taking them to prom. Photo by Kristina Snow

By: Chelsea RattermanAssistant Editor

EntErtainmEnt6 May 4, 2012

Planning a stay-cation this summer and looking for something new to try? Consider trying a new type of 5K event, one where you get purposefully messy.

Mud runs are off-road 5k races with a twist; various obstacles are placed along the route. Obstacles vary from the many different mud runs, but all of them have one thing in common: lots and lots of mud.

In all of the races, participants run a short distance, then have to overcome obstacles, such as climbing over something, sliding down a mud slide, swimming across a river or overcoming ropes, and having to army crawl through a long mud pit, to complete the event.

In the Warrior Race, runners have to jump over fire as an obstacle. Many races offer participants the choice of competing in the race as an individual or team. Some groups show up in themed costumes like superheroes, or army outfits.

“The race was fun because it was our first mud run for all of us,” said Liza Geist, athlete and first place winner of women’s division, a group of 1044, “we are avid triathletes and runners, I also like to do group exercises at the gym so whatever keeps exercise new and fun, I’m game!”

Geist’s husband, Don, took fourth overall in the men’s division.

The “Muddy Buddy” race is a team race. It is a traditional 5k mud run, but with a teammate or partner for the entire race. Another option is the bike and run race, which is longer than a 5k at six to seven miles, where one partner begins on an off-road bike and the other begins on foot. After the first obstacle, partners switch and continue to take turns running and biking throughout the race.

“The most challenging part is probably the unknown, we didn’t know what to expect as far as the obstacles! This was the inaugural race for mud crusade, so there were no videos, photos to watch or look at of prior races,” Geist said.

Weather also plays a large part in the mud runs. The morning of Geist’s race there was lightening and heavy rain. In the end, it seemed to be to the racers advantage, as the track was extra muddy with perfect skies and sunshine.

Each group has its own twist for the mud run. For example, the Warrior Dash gives each participant a set of fuzzy warrior helmets. The Hillbilly Pork chop Mud run hides rubber pigs throughout the race and there is a prize for the person who carries the most to the finish.

“Both my husband and I walked away with gashes, cuts and bruises. I totally wiped out running around a curve due to the slippery mud,” said Geist.

The Color Run rules state that runners must begin the race in an all white or mostly white shirt at the

beginning of the race and end covered in color. At the completion of each kilometer, volunteers shower the runners in an environmentally safe powdered paint pigment, beginning with yellow, then green, blue, purple and finally pink. The end of race celebration ends with participants using the left over paint to cover every inch in color.

These runs typically have about 600 participants and sell out pretty quickly. Racers are released in waves to accommodate the vast numbers. Most races include a t-shirt, swag bag, and meal.

Mud runs deep in the veins of racers

Top: (Left to right) Jeffrey Dunn, Jessica Ghiotto, Liza Geist, Cathy Dunn, Don Geist, Cameron PalasLeft: Liza and Don enjoy some good clean fun

Photos courtesy of Liza Giest

By: Katie JohnstonFeature Editor

Calendar of EventsFitness Freak Mud Run Ardmore, OK May 26 Cost: $55, $60 on race day http://www.roadracerunner.

com/re_64448/FitnessFreakMudRun.html

Hillbilly Porkchop Mudrun 5K 1 miles kids mudrun Chandler, OK June 16 Cost $55 http://www.hillbilly5k.

com/#!events/vstc2=chandler,-ok

Warrior Dash Morris, OK June 2 Cost $75 http://www.warriordash.com/

index.phpMuddy Buddy Race Muddy Buddy Bike & Run Columbia Mini Muddy Buddy

Race (for ages 4-11) Nashville, Tenn. June 23 Cost $60-90 per person http://muddybuddy.com/The Color Run Tulsa, OK June 23 Cost: $50-55 http://thecolorrun.com/

A ranting raven does spirit the haunting chill of horror, as Edgar Allen Poe must find a serial killer that has ghosted away his beloved Emily.

The newly released “The Raven” has taken on the challenge of explaining the final days leading up to the end of Edgar Allen Poe’s life.

There is a perplexing mystery surrounding the final day of Edgar Allen Poe’s life. No one is exactly sure what happened, mainly due to Poe being in and out of consciousness and unable to communicate what happened to himself.

However, the cast of “The Raven” brought a modern style of movie making to a classic tale of murder and mayhem. It has the feel of an old detective story mixed with the realistic gore only modern filmmakers can create.

John Cusack played an excellent lamenting and enlivened Poe. His acting is realistic and provided viewers

with a sense of Poe, if Poe was an egocentric drunkard maniac bent on only fulfilling his self-interest.

What brought out the movie’s true potential however, was the writing of Ben Livingston and Hannah

Shakespeare. Their screenplay provokes an image of an earlier time when education was more about birthing intelligence than about pushing kids through schools and giving them a mediocre understanding of intelligence.

The twists and turns of Poe’s struggles as he comes to realize that the only way to escape the serial killer’s plot is stomach-wrenching and pulls the audience into the movie.

There are not many movies lately that do not use explosive special effects to deliver a dynamic and dark plot to its final destination. Yet, “The Raven” pulled it off with little to no special effects.

The few special effects tightened the stomach and may cause the audience to gasp in horror because of the simplicity of the gore and the possibility that it could really happen.

“The Raven” and all its cast deserve five stars for this modern-classic interpretation of Edgar Allen Poe’s final days of life.

May 4, 2012 7EntErtainmEnt

Director James McTeigue, left, discusses a scene with stars Alice Eve and John Cusack on the set of Relativity Media’s stylish gothic thriller “The Raven.”Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com

Interpretation of Poe’s final days earns five stars

Three days prior to the nation wide release of “The Avengers,” one theater had the misfortune of deleting their copy of the movie. Those in attendance for the pre-release of the film had to wait two hours for the theatre to re-download the movie.

Digital entertainment is the new fad for most Americans. Why buy a disc, when there’s the opportunity to stream the film?

Netflix has been one of the most explosively popular streaming sites in recent years. With hundreds of movies available to watch, and just as many television shows available, it is a wonder people are not glued to their televisions.

Sony Entertainment, Microsoft, and other companies that produce the modern game consoles allow their users to download, and stream entertainment in a similar fashion. Viewers can download movies permanently or just rent them for 24 hours.

When using these services it is important to read the fine print of their policies. Some companies only

allow you to download the movie once, unless of course you’ve rented the video for 24 hours. Movies that are purchased permanently can only be downloaded once.

Many companies who sell DVD and Blu-Ray discs have gotten in the habit of letting purchasers obtain digital copies of the movies they have purchased. These videos use a streaming system called UltraViolet that uses cloud-based streaming to give viewers the ability to watch their favorite movies anywhere they can take a laptop that is cloud ready.

There are rumors that suggest some companies are thinking about moving away from releasing disc-based movies altogether. People would just buy the Digital Copy of the movie where they receive an access code that allows them to stream the movie.

With the recent deleted film at “The Avengers” pre-release, how easy would it be for people to accidently delete their favorite movies or lose their data due to computer issues?

It is said that to live life, one must risk their life. It is possible that the same can be said about being a consumer.

Digital movie evolution continues to advance

By: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

Graphic by Michele Penix

By: Dennis GosnellAssignment Editor

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28 John-Boy or Jim-Bob30 Piece of Greek Orthodox artwork31 One of Michael Jackson’s brothers32 Young cow33 Mel’s __; setting for “Alice”34 Unusual36 “__ Pray Love”; movie for Julia Roberts39 Actress Tyson42 Davis or Midler44 Griffith and Rooney45 Made from a cereal grain46 Actress Charlotte __47 “The Rare __”; James Stewart movie

DOWN1 “__ boy!”; encouraging words2 “__ Don’t Cry”; Hilary Swank film3 Media powerhouse4 Canada’s neighbor: abbr.5 Cobb and Burrell6 Wolf Blitzer’s employer7 “__ Spot Run”; movie for David Arquette8 Tax-collecting agcy.10 Mr. Onassis, to friends11 “The __”; reality series hosted by Chris Harrison13 “__, the

Beloved Country”; movie for James Earl Jones15 Sullivan and McMahon17 Feel achy and feverish18 Hosp. employees20 Mr. Linkletter21 “__ Grande”; John Wayne film22 Stopover for travelers25 “__ Tac Dough”; old game show26 TV brand27 Large Internet serv. provider28 “__, Lose or Draw”29 Dined31 Even score33 Moistureless35 Gore and Yankovic37 To __; exactly38 Take care of39 “__ 54, Where Are You?”40 “Message __ Bottle”; Kevin Costner movie41 A, B, __...”42 Hope or Barker43 In one __ and out the other

Crossword PuzzleCalendar of Events for week of

May 4 – May 11

May 4th Marcus R. Hill - The Billy Hartless Band - Dischordia - Angelical Tears - RSC Top 40

Band, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m.

May 5, 2012Pet Awareness Day

at the Joe B. Barnes Regional ParkChildren’s activities and free hot dogs

will be available, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May 5th Jess & Johnny - As The Crow Flies - RSC

Choir - RSC Jazz Band, 1 – 5 p.m.

Puzzles & events8 May 4, 2012

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