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Our Communities6 More in Muskogee8 Rogers County Revs Up9 Wagoner Wonderment10 Tulsa Temptations11 T-Town Fringes13 Corny Fun in Bixby15 Woolaroc for All

16 Craig County Cooks in June17 Good Grub in Gore18 Art & Ancestry in Tahlequah21 Checking Out Checotah22 Mayes County Merriment23 Nowatas Big Sale24 Okmulgee County Originals25 Whatta Lotta Ottawa26 Spendin Time in Stilwell27 Glenpool Days Turn Black

Going Out/Staying In28 Rodeo Round-Up29 Powwows Near You30-31 The Pulse Pro - Bug Bites & BGA32 Museums & Theater33 5 Civilized Tribes34 Spiro Mounds35 June Fishing Ops36 Movies37 Fireworks Safety38 Fathers Day Special40 Dining Out

43 Summer Reading & Viewing44 Kids Reading48 Oklahoma Biker Bits

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

PawneesWild WestShowSee the west come

to life in a old time

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Festival that is.

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Pawnee Bills Wild West ShowBy Amy Addams


Oklahoma is notorious for the rodeo, but it is alsohome to the birthplace of the Pawnee Bills WildWest Show. One of the rst and most popular

Wild West shows in history, the rst one was heldin Indian Territory in 1888. This year com-memorates more of the Wild West with PawneeBills Wild West Show. This is an event that is like arodeo that had way too many energy drinks, butit makes for a wonderful day of fun and excite-ment. The Pawnee Bill Wild West Show is hostinga limited engagement at Pawnee Bills Wild WestRanch in Pawnee, OK on June 16, 23 and 30. Its ashow worth your time to see.

If you dont know what a Wild West Show is, it is alittle bit of everything, from sharp shooters to trickriders to chariot races and musicians. And thats

just the beginning. This is not some new idea that apromoter recently dreamed up. This show has beenaround since the late 1800s. The history of theWild West Show originated with Buffalo Bill Codywhere Pawnee Bill was working as an interpreterbetween the white man and the Pawnee Indians.Pawnee Bill had a rough start with his own WildWest show, but he subsequently added more Asianartist acts, more Indians and the show grew quickly.Buffalo Bill asked Pawnee Bill to join him to createone big Wild West show in the early 1900s butprior to that, Pawnee Bill was involved in manynoble projects involving the oil industry, service-men and keeping the spirit of the Wild West alive.

He hooked up with Buffalo Bill in 1908 and theycreated one large Wild West show between them,complete with American Indians, Asians, trick riders,sharp shooters and ropers. The show was renamedBuffalo Bill and Pawnee Bills Wild West and Far East Show,and it grew quickly to become one of the biggest venues inthe early 1900s.

While the original Wild West Show might be thought dead,Pawnee Bills Wild West Show is the longest continual show inexistence. It has been running every year and people comefrom all over to see this show that is more than a circus or arodeo of the Old West. It is the only one of its kind aroundand while there have been many imitators, this is the real deal.This month, the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show makes a limitedappearance at Pawnee Bills Wild West Ranch in Pawnee.The day begins with a parade through downtown to the ranchand you are welcome to follow the parade to the ranch just

has it has been done for over 90 years. Its not just the show inthe evening; its a day full of fun and learning, with demon-strations of rope making, basket weaving and blacksmith-ing, as well as BBQ, vendors and a free open house held atPawnee Bills Ranch. All of the shows actors are donating theirwages to Oklahomas own 45th Infantry who have recentlyreturned from their call of duty in Afghanistan. All militarymembers will also enjoy free admission.

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The ranch is located at 1411 Pawnee Bill Road in Pawnee,OK and the tickets for this one-of-a-kind celebration of theWild West are quite affordable at $3.50 for adults, $2.50for seniors, $1.50 for students, and children ve and younger

can attend forfree. If you wouldlike to pre-pur-

chase tickets, call(918)762-2513.There are no onlinetickets available,but you can call theranch where theycan take your ticketrequests as well asanswer any of yourquestions. Pawneeis only 55 minuteswest of Tulsa andwith so much to seeand do, it is a show

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Muskogee is jumping in JuneBy Lisa Pinnick

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It might seem acceptable that Muskogee would slow down

in June after the crazy April and May preceding it, but no,they just keep going. Here are more events to keep you com-ing back for more:

If you are looking forsome great music anda submarine, wouldntyou know it that Musk-ogee has that coveredwith their Living HistoryEvent & Concert at theUSS Batsh going onJune 2 at War Memo-rial Park? You get therare opportunity to

visit a real submarinethat saw action inWWII, teach the kidsa bit about historyand enjoy a concertat the end of the day.Guided tours will takeyou through the sub,combat veterans willbe there telling theirstories and the daytops off with Cody James performing a concert on the deckof the ship to round out your fun and education. The WarMemorial Park is located at 3500 Batsh Road just off theMuskogee Turnpike and Route 10 and this event runs from10 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information, logon to theirWebsite at www.ussbatsh.com or contact Rick Dennis at(918) 682-6294 or [email protected].

Theres more in Fort Gibson in June with the Fort Gibson Car,Truck & Motorcycle Show June 8 and 9. These folks havebeen doing this for 18 years, so its well-known and well-visited. This is where the motor reigns supreme with Fridaybeing the night for loud with burnout contests, a loud pipecontest, food, music and a cruise right down Main Streetto wrap up the evening. Saturday is the leisure day withbeautiful mint-condition vehicles of all types and ages linedup for your review. There will be a deejay spinning hits fromthe 50s and 60s there to add to the ambience of a perfect

day spent in a quaint historic town. Fort Gibson is locatedjust east of Muskogee off Highway 62/Shawnee Bypass.Still need more info? Then call (918) 478-4780 or logon towww.fortgibson.com and nd out more details. Be sure tospend some time checking out the cute shops and restaurantsin downtown Fort Gibson while you are there.

Shucks Ft Gibson has some great festivals. Come see themagain on the 29th and 30th for contests, kids activities,

music, food and corn, bushels and bushels of corn. Yes, its

The Ft Gibson Sweet Corn Festival for the 4th year in a row.Folks keep coming back for the corn cooked in all kinds of

different ways, cornshucking contests andif you want to buy cornand a cookbook forways to cook it, theyhave you covered theretoo. Corn isnt the onlyfood offering at thisfestival either. There isa wide variety of foodto savor as you listento the music, enter thecontests and visit the

vendors around Cen-tennial Park. Amongother festival favoritesyoull nd turkey legs,snow cones, Indiantacos, Polish sausagesand corn on the cob.Wait, we already toldyou about the corn.This event is held rightdowntown at the main

intersection in Fort Gibson. Festivities start Friday the 29that 6 p.m. and go until midnight, then on Saturday the 30ththey will resume at 3 p.m. and go until midnight again. Earsto you Fort Gibson! For more info call the City of Fort Gib-son (918) 478-3551.

Muskogee Mud VolleyballOkay, Green Country, if youve never checked out mud vol-leyball, you need to remedy that immediately; it is more funto watch than should be legal. If you are a clean freak, theMcCoys will x that problem too.

What is even more important than the mud volleyball tour-ney is the cause that it supports- at-risk teens and childrenwho need to turn it around before they get too far lost inthe system and the cycle of drug abuse and crime. MCCOYSstands for Muskogee County Council of Youth Services andthey mean business in all aspects.

Sponsors are always welcome and if you would like to assist thiswonderful program, please visit their Website at www.mccys.org or give them a call at (918) 683-5459. Its very afford-able to support this event and we need more programs like thisone to keep Oklahomas kids safe and happy. Mudstock MudVolleyball Tournament will be happening June 9 at Three ForksHarbor, registration begins at 9 a.m. and if you like gettingdown and dirty, you can see what you need to do to make your


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own team and get out there and get mud in your mug too.Mud Volleyball was fun, but now that youre cleaned up andstill in town, why not top off your day on June 9 with a visitto Honor Heights Park? The Muskogee Chamber is sponsoringSymphony in the Park and it looks like a great time for all. Itkicks off at dusk and you cant miss with a symphony playingwhile you relax at the park with the family and a picnic (orstop at a local Muskogee restaurant and grab a bite to go).

The concert begins at dusk and as with everything the Cham-ber does, this is an event that should not be missed. For moreinformation, call the Chamber at (918) 684-6302.

Now, if you are more of a true Okie from Muskogee, thencheck out the Hank Williams Sr. Anniversary Tribute Con-cert featuring Jim Blair happening at the Roxy Theater onJune 13 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). No excuses here,because tickets are only $1. Thats not a typo; tickets arecheaper than most packs of gum are these days. Topping-offyour affordable visit is the price of popcorn and pop at 10cents each. We couldnt believe it either, but it sounds like agreat evening and Jim Blair is worth so much more; what adeal! Find out more by calling (918) 682-1366.

We couldnt discuss Muskogee without saying somethingabout the Fireworks at the Castle. Yep, the Castle at Musk-ogee will be re-opening their doors for all you rework fa-natics on June 15 and theyll be ready to get your Indepen-dence party started with all manner of things that go boomuntil July 5. They will be open every day from June 15 30from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and July 1 4 from 9 a.m. 10 p.m.

Find out more on their Website at www.okcastle.com whereyou can also peruse the list of offerings they will have forsale. As with everything the Castle does, you know it will bethe reworks one-stop shop to beat.

Looking for free reworks? We are giving away reworkspackages to lucky fans on our Facebook page in June, so ifyou havent liked our page yet youd better do it in time to

win these reworks. Liking the page at www.facebook.com/mypulsemag will get you entered.

Are you a foodie? Are you a big fan of the grill as solesource of your hot food? Well, search no more, because thepeople at the Muskogee Farmers Market have the solutionson how to grill properly. June 30 is Grill Crazy at the Musk-ogee Farmers Market located at 4th and Okmulgee (AKAMarket Square) and the market runs from 8 a.m. noon, socome out and learn how to make yourself a yummy break-fast cheeseburger. Need more data? Then give organizersa call at (918) 360-2012 and ask your questions. Whileyou are there, grab some Oklahoma grown produce, plants,cut-ower bouquets, hand-made crafts, natural body careproducts and check out the live music.

For other ideas on places to go and things to do while youare in Muskogee, check with the Muskogee Chamber of Com-merce at www.muskogeechamber.org or call them at (918)682-2401/(866) 381-6543. The folks at the Chamber aresuper nice and cant do enough to help you, so make sureyou contact them to help you organize your next outing.


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Hay, lets go to InolaTheres something big brewing in Inola thisJune and its a sure bet that folks from allover will be there. Its Inola Hay Days com-ing June 21-23.

This is good old fashioned family fun with acarnival, a bike show, a rodeo and plentyof music, but more than anything else, itsthe celebration of hay, as Inola is the haycapital of the world and the hay from Inolais coveted by many a rancher and farmer,so why not make a day dedicated to it?

Its more than hay, however. Its also aboutbeautiful babies, beautiful arts and crafts

and beautiful pets, so dress up the wholefamily and pit them against other prettypets and kids for prizes.

A big favorite of attendees is Cow Patty Bingowhere you purchase a card, the cows are sentout to walk all over the cards and if one plopson your card, you win. How fun is that?

There will also be lots of food for the rum-bling tummies, karaoke for the song war-blers and a parade on Saturday. The fungoes on forever.

What really interests many attendees is the hay decoration

contest where local businesses grab a big old round hay baleand decorate it for prizes (and recognition). Some of thesepeople get real creative with a bale of hay- denitely wortha drive through town to see what they have dreamed up.

Need to know more? Visit the Inola Chamber of CommerceWebsite at www.inolachamber.com or call (918) 543-6400and ask them any questions you may have. Festival hours are:

Jun 21/22: 5 p.m. 10 p.m. and June 23: 11 a.m. 11 p.m.

Claremore in JuneWe are always impressed by all the creative events that theClaremore Chamber of Commerce and Tourism CVB doesto entice people to visit and theyve got a couple of eventsfor June that are certain to excite even the most critical ofvisitors.

Hot Rods & Heroes is a show for gearheads and non-gear-heads alike. With BBQ, live music, a poker run and cars of allkinds coming out, we are pretty excited about this. Hot Rods &Heroes is doing all of this for veterans and that alone makesthis worth the trip to check out, but they have sweetened thedeal with car plaques to the rst 150 cars attending as wellas prizes to cars in 11 categories. What makes this event mostexciting is the offer of good food to go with the eye candy,so dessert is optional (but youll want to eat a little somethingsweet while you check out all the beautiful machines).

Check out more on Hot Rods & Heroes by going to www.visitclaremore.org or call the Chamber at (918) 694-8998with your questions.

As we all know, Independence Day is closing in, so stay tuned tothe July issue of The Pulse for information on Freedom Fest. It willall be about good food, a car show, live music, arts & crafts andlots of things for kids to do. Check out their Website for details.


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Wonderment in WagonerBy Amy Addams

We just love Wagoner; the people are friendly, the town isquaint, clean and well-maintained and there are many things

to do; however, if you dont know what you are looking for,

you just might miss something.

To nd out how this little slice of Americana became so

special, one only need to look at the history, but as witheverything, you need to know where to look. They have it

covered with the City Historical Museum, located at 122 S.Main Street.

If you are interested in how people used to dress, they have

an exhibit dedicated to textiles and fashion, many going

back as far as the Civil War! Many of the fashions on dis-

play were once worn by real peoplewho lived in Oklahoma.

Thats not all there are many artifacts from Wagoners his-tory advertising, pictures of some of the families who livedthere as well as other pictures that show the growth and

development of the area.

The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. in thesummer and 10 a.m. 3 p.m. in winter. Donations keep the

museum going and they are welcome, so please donate afew dollars to keep this museum alive. Need more informa-

tion before you travel? Then call (918) 485-9111.

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Tulsa temptationsBy Alexis Greybird

You didnt think wed

leave Tulsa out forJune did you? As perusual, June is full upwith activities of allkinds and avorsready for your enter-tainment.

Out adventure beginswith Ringling Broth-ers Barnum & BaileysDragon Circus goingon June 2-3 at theBOK Center. Itsthe usual feats ofsuperhuman skill andstrength, along withAsian-inspired and in-uenced acts rangingfrom the Shaolin KungFu Warriors, Asianelephants, Cossackriders and of course,lots of tigers. This isa show for kids ofall ages and even ifyouve been before, we are assured that there are new actsto impress even the hardest of critic. Find out more at www.ringling.com or by calling (866) 726-5287.

Okay, car buffs, get your spare change cashed in and headon over to the Leake Collector Car Show & Auction June8-10. This event began in 1964 and is still running strong.They are anticipating over 700 cars to be put on the auctionblock at this event and they promise the range from classicto modern cars as well as sports cars to luxury. Need moreinfo? Logon to www.leakecar.com or call (918) 254-7077and nd out the details.

If you prefer mobility of another kind, you may want toparticipate in the Tulsa Tough Ride & Race where you andyour bike (AKA bicycle, not the motoring kind) are welcometo test your great feats of strength with other area people

who are all there to participate in all levels of skill. Specta-tors are welcome and wanted, so even if you havent riddena bicycle since you were a kid, come out and see what all ofthe fuss is about. Even beginners and amateurs are welcometo participate. Find out more at www.tulsatough.com or bycalling (918) 582-1414. The entire event takes place indowntown Tulsa and the Blue Dome District.

If you prefer to be indoors in the air conditioning looking atfabric works of art, then dont miss the Quilt Tulsa show com-ing to the Tulsa Fairgrounds June 8-9. Find out more at www.greencountryquiltersguild.com.

Of course, count on Tulsa to have something equestrian in

June, and they did it with the Tulsa Holiday Summer Circuithappening June 28 - July 1. Riders of all skill levels andclasses will be there, showing off their skills with junior, seniorand amateur Western pleasure and trail riding, as well ashigh point and amateur roping among other classes all thereand riding hard for the prize. It all happens at the FordArena at the Tulsa Fairgrounds (4145 E. 21st St). If you needto know more, check out their Website: www.tulsaholidaycir-cuit.com.


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On the fringes of T-TownBy B. Rick Wall

As before, so now; we have many things that are happening

on the fringes of Tulsa for June and with the music, art and

food all owing freely, lets get down to fun business.

Brookside Rumbles (and Rolls)Yeah, its loud and proud in Brookside on June 7 with the

Brookside Rumble & Roll where hundreds of motorcycles

make their way through with a parade and street party.

Live music and many vendors sweeten the deal and were

sure that the food will be great too. Find out more by visiting

www.okbiker.net or www.rumbleandroll.com or just call (918)

260-7680. It all happens 7 p.m. 10 p.m.

A housing development like no otherThe biggest event we found that also excites us is happening

in quaint little Owasso. Its the Stone Canyon Concert Seriesgoing on every other Saturday beginning June 2. It starts with

Something Steel on June 2, then on June 16, The Fabulous

Mid-Life Crisis Band takes the stage on June 16, a big re-

works display happens on June 30 and on July 14, Southland

Band revs things up. All concerts are family-friendly and you

are encouraged to bring a picnic while sipping on frozen

fancy drinks theyll have there. All concerts are held 6:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m. and we strongly encourage you to check out the

gorgeous homes in this community while you are there, as they

are just breathtaking. Stone Canyon is a delightful planned

community on nice-sized lots and if you lived there, you could

walk to and from the festivities every other Saturday evening.

To nd out more, go to www.StoneCanyonLiving.com or give

Sharon Baker a call at (918) 376-6764. Stone Canyon can be

found by traveling north on Highway 169 from Tulsa, exit 76th

St. N and go east four miles. How much easier can it get?

Give Bixby a taste

We all know that Bixby has taste, but you can check out just

how many tastes they have by attending the annual Taste of

Bixby happening June 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Spirit

Bank Event Center. All of the local restaurants will be giving

you a try before you buy chance to expand your culinary

horizons. Its an evening of food, wine and song with local

food and musical artists all coming out

to make for an evening of relaxation

and good times. Come check out your

favorite restaurants new offerings or nd a new place to

dine with appetizers and entrees for all tastes. Visit www.bix-

bychamber.com or call (918) 366-9445 for more information.

How much wood could a wood carver carve?Quite a lot apparently and the best of the eight-state area

are gathering in Broken Arrow to show us what they are really

doing when they whittle away their time. Its the annual Wood

Carvers World going on June 15-16 at the Union 8th Grade

Center at 6501 S. Garnett. This show has been going on for

30 years and these are some dedicated carvers, turners, burn-

ers and scroll sawyers. Youll be so inspired that you will wantto stay for the demonstrations for wood workers of all skill lev-

els as well as make a few purchases to spruce up the abode.

These people are the big time, so come prepared to be awed

and inspired. Find out more by visiting www.eowca.com or by

calling (918) 408-3481 or (918) 251-8734.

Three Ts in two SsIts the Third Tuesday on the Triangle at Sand Springs coming back

around on June 19. The ofcial address is 9 E. Broadway and the

fun doesnt end there; car shows, bikes (that go vroom) and lots of

good food round out the bill. Find out more by visiting www.sand-

springschamber.com or by calling the Chamber at (918) 245-3221.


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Broken Arrow holds an open barn?Its the kind of thing that if you werent watching, youd driveright by and miss it. And youd be sorry if you found out about

it too late. Its an Open Barn at Labzara Ranch on June 2 and

they are pulling out all the stops. The ranch is located on 101st

St. between Aspen and Elm Place and the day gets started

with a multi-family yard sale at 7:30 a.m. and the fun keeps

going from there. With $5 horse rides from 10 a.m. until 2

p.m. and a Horse Extravaganza Presentation at 2 p.m. with

Arabian Horses in Arabian Native Costumes, you just cant miss.

They will also have Summer Camp registration all day, so if

your kids are horse fanatics, this is a great place to take them

to check out all Labzara Riding Ranch has to offer. Find out

more by calling the Ranch at (918) 855-9676 or by loggingonto their Website: www.labzara.com. Now go giddy-yup!


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Bixby hosts its Green Corn Festival Thursday through Satur-

day, June 28 - 30. This annual festival is held in downtownBixby at Charley Young Park, south and east of 151st Streetand Memorial Drive. Sponsored by the Bixby Optimist Club,

the event promises a lot of great, family oriented fun, with

music, bingo, a carnival, games and contests.

Bixbys festival honors the towns corn crop, and that deliciousvegetable, along with all kinds of spectacular festival food,

gures prominently into this relaxed, friendly event. Like anold-fashioned harvest celebration, the three day festival has

the wonderful feel of an earlier time. In fact, the event has itsroots in a spur of the moment get together that was held way

back in 1947 as a way to commemorate a particularly goodcorn harvest. A few years later, the celebration became an

ofcial community wide event.

Friday features a Youth Talent Show from 1-5 p.m. at theBixby Community Center, 211 N. Cabaniss. The show is open

to kids ages 6- 18, and gift cards valued at $100, $75 and

$50 will be awarded to 1st-3rd place winners in three age

categories. The entry fee is $10, and interested partici-pants have until the opening day of the festival to enter thecontest.

The Green Corn Parade takes place Saturday morning. TheAkdar Shriners are always a regular and very entertaining

part of the parade. Bingo games will also be offered in-doors at the building in the park for those looking for a nice

way to cool off from the summer heat.

Festival sponsors, the Bixby Optimist Club, are dedicated toreaching out and helping youth and the community, with the

goal of creating a more optimistic future for kids throughscholarships, youth-oriented events and youth contests. In

addition to the Green Corn Festival, the Bixby Optimist Clubhelps fund a variety of youth activities at Bixby High School

and provides support to the Charley Young Park. For moreinformation on the Green Corn Festival and on the Bixby

Optimist Club, please visit www.bixbyoptimist.org

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OK Mozart enlivens BartlesvilleBy Deb Bayton and Angel Waldo

The city of Bartlesville, Oklahoma is a hidden treasure.

Nestled in Osage and Washington Counties, forty-sevenmiles north of Tulsa, this thriving community is a host to many

great events. When the great Oilman Frank Phillips madethe city his home, he helped put Bartlesville on the map. The

city has evolved into a community that maintains a healthyinterest in art and culture; and with the addition of Frank

Lloyd Wrights stunning Price Tower, there is a myriad ofthings to see and do in this lovely Oklahoma town. Have you

been to Bartlesville lately? A short drive down Highway 169will give you plenty of fun adventures to choose from, heres

a few you might consider!

Bartlesville Community Center, a building designed by Wil-liam Wesley Peters, a student of Wright, is the epicenter for

the OK Mozart International Festival, an annual musicalevent that runs June 8th-17th. This celebration began in

1985, and was organized around the music of WolfgangAmadeus Mozart. The event has grown both in duration,

popularity, and is currently one of the most highly esteemedevents in Oklahoma! The genres of music featured are clas-

sical, jazz, light opera and more, with many attractions for

adults, children, history buffs and all types of musicians!The list of artists is staggering! World-class musicians have


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Family Day Destinations - WoolarocBy Angel Waldo

Woolaroc is a wonderful place to take the family for a dayof fun and education. This is one family destination that

will ll the whole day, no need to worry about what to doalong the way to ll time. The fun begins as you drive intoWoolaroc. Bring your binoculars. The 3,700 acre wildlifepreserve is home to American Bison, and elk as well as morethan 30 other species of animals both native and exotic. Howmany baby pigmy goats or deer can you nd? During the 2mile drive in and out of Woolaroc you may get a glimpse ofsome. Bring your camera, the lakes and Haunted Grove arebeautiful.

Start at the Welcome Center and Theatre to get the historyof Woolaroc. Most families have to head to the pettingbarn and playground next. Dont miss the walking trails too.

The museum gets great reviews from all members of ourfamily. The wide array of items appeal to everyone. Ourfamily loves adventure, so the weapons, shrunken heads andsuspended plane were among our favorite displays. Ask thestaff for the scavenger hunt list. Family members can worktogether to nd the items and earn a patch from the store atthe end. The scavenger hunt will have you looking for detailsin pictures, and other interesting things that kids sometimesmiss in museums. There are so many things to take in at theWoolaroc museum. The gun collection is often Dads favorite

part of the trip. One collection is dedicated to Colt andshows the history of the Colt through the ages. The WaldoWilson collection of semi-automatic pistols is also a favorite.Native American cultural art, Western art and so much moreare here for your enjoyment.

Check out the Lodge with 97 heads and 107 sets of hornsdecorating the walls. These are not from hunting but from an-

imals on the preserve that died naturally. This was one of thehomes of Frank Phillips, who founded Phillips Oil Company.

Dont miss pastel artist Karen Coopers work this monthand next. June 15th brings the Oklahoma Mozart Fest toWoolaroc with a concert. Kidsfest is June 23-24 and fea-tures re-enactments, crafts, food and fun for the whole family.

History envelops you as you walk around Woolaroc. Dontmiss this family destination right here in our own backyard.

performed over the years, and this year is no exception!June marks the 28th anniversary of the festival, and the line-

up promises to be ten days of pure magic! Singers SashaCooke, and Kelly Markgraf, pianists Anna Polonsky and

Orion Weiss, are two musical couples performing, along witha vast list of talented performers, each worthy of a drive to

this fair city. OK Mozart and its renowned orchestra, AmiciNew York, continue to mesmerize audiences drawn from

throughout the nation, and introduce the best musicians toAmericas heartland. In addition to the many concerts slated

across the ten-day festival, there will be viewings of classicalmovies, choral concerts, and many other events worthy of a

day-trip to Bartlesville. In addition to the ticketed perfor-mances, there will be many free concerts and events through-

out the festivals run. Its not just chamber and classical music,however. No, its a plethora of sounds from jazz, pops,

Broadway and performing artists making for a rich, diverse

cultural experience. After 28 years, OK Mozart has madeBartlesville a force to be reckoned with and people come

from all over the U.S. to be a part of it all.Its a great place to take the whole family and try new

avors of music as well as give your kids some culture andenlightenment. The entire festival events are well captured

on OK Mozarts yer, available at www. okmozart.com. Callthe box ofce at 918.336.9800 for details. OK Mozart is

running June 8-17.

Other Bartlesville bargains for JuneBartlesville is the city that just keeps on giving in June. If theOklahoma Mozart Festival is not enough for you, Bartlesville

has plenty more to offer.

Known as the worlds largest picnic, Sunfest returns toBartlesville June 1 through 3 with lots of different food

vendors, crafts, and games for the whole family to enjoy.The choices in music are endless. Blues, jazz, contemporary

Christian, are among the varieties available. Youthfest forchildren of all ages is a large part of the fun. The Youthfest

activities are free and usually are very fun.

Head on over to Woolaroc for Kids Fest on June 23 - 24.

Reenactments of days when the West was young and the oilwas owing take place. Frank Phillips love of the circus lives

on in this event. Complete with a Big Top, the circus comesalive again with clowns, games, and more. With the museum

and other regular Woolaroc attractions, this is sure to be afull day of fun.

Antiques and Collectibles Fair and Sale will be going on atthe Washington County Fair Building in Dewey. The eventwill be on Saturday, June 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Collect-

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Craig County cooks in Juneby Dakota Jones

While much of Craig County is widely thought of as a sum-

mer destination, there are many people that make many ofthe towns and areas home all year. It is these people thatmake the plans that draw visitors in the summertime. Thissummer is spectacular and June is as hot as it gets.

Vinita vaporsVinita is a destination hotspot for folks from all over the tri-state area. With its proximity to the lake, marinas, shoppingand so many places to go for good eats, Vinita has it all.They are welcoming summer with some great events for June.They really start June off right with a touch of Spanish tradi-tion. There is going to be a bullght at the Hookinaranchon June 2. A portion of the proceeds go to Make a Wish,and it promises to be quite the event. Find out more at www.

hookinaranch.com.

On June 8, its time to show your Tiger Woods prowess withthe Chamber Classic Golf Tournament. The Chamber, ofcourse, is the party responsible for this great tourney andthey are ready to ensure that your day of teeing-off ischock-full of fun in the sun. There is a lot of prize money toll your pockets as well as door prizes and lots of food and

drink opportunities to attend to all of your creature comforts.

It happens from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. and applications to partici-pate can be found at the Chamber of Commerce ofce.

If golf is not your thing, dont throw a t just yet becausethere is another event happening June 30 that is sure toplease every adultover the age of 21 aswell as other activitiesfor those not of age topartake. Its Red, Wineand Blue happening atSummerside Vineyardson Route 66 (just offI-44). It is a warmday of wine tasting,

purchasing and pair-ing with good food,friends and relaxation.More information canbe found at www.summersidevineyards.com or by calling (888)508-9463.

There are many smalltowns in the areathat could ignite yourre to stay for morethan a day. Ketchum

is a quaint little spotwith the SummersideB&B and a relaxing,quiet atmosphere. Bewarned, however, this is a big time of year for this little townwith only a half mile area, so make plans on where to staybefore leaving. If your planned destination for lodging isfull, contact the Vinita Chamber or look up other towns such

as Bluejacket, Big Cabin, Welch or Bristow.

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Lake Tenkiller, but theres one we found where thefood is fabulous, the gift shop is lled with goodiesand the people are really sweet; almost as sweet

as the iced tea. The place is Fin & Feather Resortand the restaurant is Soda Steves.

Many of the folks who work on The Pulse are food

snobs. We know a good burger and can smell thedifference before we even take the rst bite. Soda

Steves met all of our criteria for a good meal the burgers are cooked to order from fresh beef

and the fries are hot and fresh; HOWEVER, whatreally rocked us were the fried zucchini appetiz-

ers. OH MY! Every bite of those little strips wasdevoured as if we were eating our last meal. Youll

want to order the honey mustard with them too. Wewent with the standard ranch dipping sauce, but

the owner, Soda Steve, grabbed a little cup of thehoney mustard and told us that it would be good.

Needless to say, we almost ordered another batchto help us nish off the mustard because it is too good to

leave behind. Even if you are not a fan of zucchini, these aresome serious appetizers for the discriminate palette.

Soda Steves burgers come in all shapes and avors and

they will even entertain custom needs, so come with your list

of favorite xins and order-up. What impresses us even

more about Soda Steves is the ambience. For a burgerplace, the feeling one gets when in there is that life is goodand your cares can reside outside of the door. If you have

a potty mouth or you are indiscrete about things you say inevery day conversation, keep in mind that this is a Christian

establishment and they want everyone to feel welcome. Benice and polite and that will go far.

While you are there, be sure to check out the gift shop at Fin

& Feather. They have all kinds of nail polish, stuffed animals,gag gifts, beautiful art pieces and designer bags for every

member of the family. The prices are good and there aremany affordable gifts to pick from. You may also want to

take a tour of the resort and plan for your next weekendgetaway. With an indoor pool, a pond and proximity to

Lake Tenkiller, there are many things to keep everyone in thefamily well-fed and entertained for as long as you care to

stay.

Find out more about Fin & Feather on their Website: www.-nandfeatherresort.com or give them a call: (918) 487-5148.

The resort is located just past the intersection of Indian Road

and Route 10A in Gore. Their address is 445889 Oklahoma10A in Gore - and tell them that The Pulse sent you.


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As we all know, Tahlequah resides in the heart of Cherokee

territory and with that, there are many things to do in June.

If you are a history buff or trying to keep your kids mindssharp over the summer, youll really appreciate The MurrellHome Lawn Social on June 2. Actors dressed in full costumewill be re-enacting scenes from daily life in the 1800s bothinside and outside this gorgeous plantation mansion. There willbe artisan and craft demonstrations, period dancing and youlllove touring this lovely home, the only antebellum mansion (pre-Civil War) still in existence in Oklahoma. This event is free tothe public and begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at dusk. The Mur-rell Home is located at 19479 E Murrell Home Road in ParkHill, a community just south of Tahlequah. Take Willis Roadeast off of Hwy. 82 and you will run right into this destination.

If you are a big fan of the Cherokee culture, or suspect thatyou have a Cherokee heritage of your own, there is an inter-esting seminar being held that will answer many of your ques-tions about Cherokee-ism. It is the Cherokee Ancestry Confer-ence being held at the Cherokee Heritage Center in the OsiyoTraining Room June 8 - 9 where many Cherokee documents willbe available for your perusal, thereby allowing anyone whoknows they are of Cherokeedescent or who is curious thatthey may be Cherokee, to gothrough the documents andtrace their ancestry back tothe Trail of Tears. Genealo-gists will be on hand for Q&Asessions and to answer yourspecic questions about yourheritage. Please note thatpre-registration is required,as this will be a very popu-lar conference, so be sure toregister early. The conferencewill be held 8:30 a.m. 4p.m. both days. Register andnd out more by visiting www.cherokeeheritage.org or bycalling (918) 456-6007. TheHeritage Center is located at21192 South Keeler Drive,just off Route 62/82 (AKA

Muskogee Avenue) on thesouth side of Tahlequah.

While youre in town, youshould travel on up Musk-ogee Avenue into downtownTahlequah to the Arts on theAvenue celebration also hap-pening on June 8-9 at Chero-

kee Capitol Square in downtown Tahlequah. Come peruse thebeautiful one-of-a-kind works of art from Native Americanand non-Native American artists including jewelry, paintings,


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pottery, wood carvings and sculptures, bead work, basketsand photography while you sample some of the local winer-ies goodies and hear some great live music. This festivalhas it all; artists, music, dance, cultural demonstrations, foodvendors and wine. Speaking of the wine, on Friday night, thefestival combines forces with Mainstreet Tahlequahs Wines onThe Avenue festival. From 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. you maypurchase a wine glass for $15 or a wristband for $10 and

while you are participating in the art stroll you can partakefrom the 20+ merchants who will be participating in this winetasting event. All merchants involved will be offering specialsand will be, of course, staying open late for the event. Pur-chasing a glass or wristband on Friday night also entitles youto a discounted tasting of the Oklahoma wineries on Satur-day, or if youre only there on Saturday, and want to partakeof the Oklahoma wines, the cost is $5. To get a wine glasscreated special for this event, it is recommended that youpre-purchase tickets at the Chamber Ofce prior to May 24.The food vendors for this event include Roxies BBQ, roastednuts, coffees and drinks and other carnival food. There aredemonstrations by Tahlequah Ballet Company, and the THSart students will have an art show display as well. This eventis all free to attend and the works of art are from artists from

the tri-state area, so be sure to support these local artists witha purchase. Learn more at www.artsontheave.net or by calling(918) 453-5728. The show starts on Friday June 8 from noonuntil 8 p.m. and on Saturday June 9, the show will be held 10a.m. 8 p.m. Participation in the wine tasting will of courserequire the proper ID.

Spiritual ArtsOpen Doors EventSancta Sophia in Tahlequah, invites the public to visit thecampus and tour the intentional community, Sparrow HawkVillage from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 30.

This event showcases the scenic community on the I llinoisRiver, just 12 miles northeast of Tahlequah. Various intui-tive events are scheduled for the day. Visual arts and handmade crafts are available at Sophias Nest Book Store.The garden hoop house and rainwater reclamation project,which are both Village sustainability projects, can be touredas well. A place of growth, exploration and expansionthrough cooperative sustainable living, Village land toursare available free upon request.

Sparrow Hawk Village, home to the esoteric school, Sancta

Sophia, is celebrating its 31st Anniversary this year. Classesand workshops open to the public are held throughout theyear. Find them at www.meetup.com.

*Cost: $4-16. All proceeds go to Sancta Sophia Scholar-ship Fund. For additional information and directions, call(800) 386-7161, (918) 456-3421, or e-mail [email protected].


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Its Huckleberry time in JayBy Angel Waldo

Let Jays Huckleberry Festival take you back in time. Walk

through the classic cars and muscle cars to feel time slippingbackwards. Listen to the music on the Square. Hop on into agunny sack race. As the days festivities continue, you might

think you see Opie, or Andy, or even Barney go by. Whenwas the last time you drank root beer until you could see the

foam swimming in your eyes? Cant remember? Join in theRoot Beer Chug-A-Lug contest and give in to this amazing

time warp of a festival. Bring Grandma and GrandpasWhen I was a little whippersnapper stories to life for your

family on the streets of Jay.

The Carnival begins the festivities on Thursday, June 30. It

will be held at JB Earp Stadium and goes through Sunday,July 3. The main festival events begin on Saturday, July 2.

Whether you have an active family or a laid back family,there is something for everyone here. Gold Fish Swim Battle,

Turtle Derby, horseshoe pitching, Huckleberry Run. The listof fun activities goes on and on. The Huckleberry Parade

begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street. For the more laid back,the Arts and Crafts Show and Baseball Card Show start at

9 a.m. and go on throughout the day. Dont forget to checkout the Arvest Carry An Okie event at 2 p.m. at the Court

House Square.

The Huckleberry Festival is famous for its food as well. Have

you ever tried a Huckleberry milkshake? Well, go ahead!

The main events in most huckleberry fans opinions would bethe Huckleberry Pie Contest and the following Pie Auction.

Yum! For those whose Huckleberry Sweet Tooth still cravesmore, free ice cream with huckleberry sauce awaits you a lit-

tle later in the day. Walk around a bit after the ice cream,then head on over the Masonic Lodge for the Hog Fry.

The perfect way to end our bygone era day awaits you from

the Lake Eucha Bridge. Bring your blanket and cuddle withyour sweetie while watching the nightsGreen Country Gig-

gers Light Parade and Firework Show.

For more information and a schedule of events for the festi-

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Check out ChecotahBy Dakota Jones

We love ChecotahIt is a little town with a big heart as well as big things to dowhen the weather warms up, and as usual, Checotah is ready

to rip this June 9 with Old Settlers Day. Its all happeningfrom 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., so its worth the trip for a day full offun for everyone.

If youve never heard of Old Settlers Day, it is a celebrationof the rural heritage that is Checotah and honoring it witha party downtown. It starts with a parade, then theres acarnival, live music, street dance and lots of pretty cars andtractors to check out. If that werent enough, there are artsand crafts, games for kids of all ages and food, food andmore food. This event, like many of the events in Checotah, isgeared to kids of all ages and celebrates the family, so makeit a point to visit Checotah and see what all the fuss is about.Its free to attend Old Settlers Day, so grab the kids andhead on over for a day full of fun (and corn dogs). Find out

more at www.checotah.com or by calling (918) 473-2070.While you are in the area, check out Lake Eufaula, only fourmiles away and its just beautiful. There are lots of hotels andcamping opportunities, so stick around for a weekend awayfrom the hustle and bustle. Checotah is located at the inter-section of Hwys I-40 and U.S. 69, just south of Muskogee.

Euphoria in EufaulaIf you are looking for some fun in the sun and you have athing for poker, then Lake Eufaula has just the thing theGolden Eagle Poker Run at the South Pavilion in EufaulaCove (AKA Peters Point). With over $40,000 in cash prizes,your odds of winning are good, but with all the other thingsyou can do, no one will walk away a loser. Be sure to visitsome of the wonderful restaurants, shops and fun places togo while you are there.

There will be live music at registration. By car, motorcycle,boat or other watercraft, participants will hop from marinato marina collecting cards in an effort to create the bestpoker hand. Cash payouts will be awarded to the top vehands, plus 30 $100 mystery cards and three $500 Hop-per Hands will also be awarded. Rules of the game will

be in accordance with ve card studpoker hands. If you end up withoutso much as a pair, your name will be

entered into a drawing to win one of three $500 prizes. Agreat time will be had by both participants and bystandersin this race for the winning hand.

Visit www.visitlakeeufaula.com or call organizers at (918)689-7751 to nd out more.


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While much of the area near Pryor is spending most of June

recovering from the highly successful Rocklahoma, there aremany people who never stop nding ways to entertain uswith all of the fabulous events they have been planning andorganizing since who-knows-when. And June is hopping.

Langley and golfThe Corporate Challenge Golf Tour is a pretty big deal.It brings in many area company businesses; all stoked tostake the claim to being the best for at least one year,but its more than that; its a great place to enjoy a dayof fun, network and do business without really having todo business. Its held at the Grand Cherokee Golf Course(located below Pensacola Dam) and they have morning andafternoon ights for the four-man scramble. Its easy to playand they have a really exciting opportunity for the one

million dollars hole-in-one chance afterwards. Lunch will beserved for players and sponsors. Want more information?Then give the organizers a call at (918) 782-3214. TheTour is held June 8 and there is still sponsorship and teamopenings but they will ll fast, so sign-up now.

Amateur Radio Field DayThe Mayes County Amateur Radio Club will be hosting itsField Day ops in Whitaker Park, starting at noon on June16 and ending at noon on June 17. This part of the nationaleffort for emergency preparedness in the event of adisaster and demonstrations on how stations can be set-upand communicate should other methods of communication

shut down. Everyone is invited to attend, learn more and ask

questions. If you have questions that need answered beforeyou attend, call (918) 825-0777.

Oooh, a carnival! Can we go? Please?Salina has all the xins for a carnival happening June 28-July 6. Its a great way to enjoy the cool evenings aroundthese parts with a lot of rides, food and vendors. Salinahas many other amenities to enjoy, so you are sure to ndsomething old-fashioned family fun while you are there. Findout more about the carnival by calling (918) 434-8181.

Starlight Bands Free Patriotic Concert & FestivalFeeling a bit patriotic? Trying to get your patriotism back inline? Hang on, theres a concert to bring back your devotionto the good old U.S. of A. The Pryor Chamber is holding

a patriotic concert at Whitaker Park on June 30 with 40members playing some great music. Not only will there bemusic, but there will also be a soloist and some deliciousfood to sweeten the deal. Need more? Logon to the PryorChambers Website at www.pryorchamber.com or give thema call at (918) 825-0157 and get more details. Food isserved at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

Pictures in Scriptures to be sureThe amphitheater in Pryor has been closed for a bit, butit is being reopened in June. To celebrate the occasion,they are showing The Elijah Factor to kick-off the summerseason. Shows will be held Friday and Saturday evenings

into August and this is a great way to getyour faith reinforced or just to celebratethe faith you have. They are even usinglive animals; 80 to be exact, including acamel! With tickets costing less than $20(with a meal), youll want to see the show.Find out more at www.picturesinscripture.com or call (918) 435-8207 and haveyour questions answered as well as buytickets.

Rafting and running through themud?Its time to spend your free time gettingdown and dirty (well, muddy) at theFirst Annual Raft Race and Mud Flats

happening June 23 right in Pryor. If youare a novice or even expert raft builder,you need to contact the organizersbecause you might meet some like-minded folks who also see the need forraft builders. There will be all kinds offoot races, but dont bring out your bestrunning gear. Need more info? Call (918)434-8181 and nd out more.

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Nowata has goodies on thecheap in JuneBy Amy Addams

We all know someone who loves a good yard sale or ga-rage sale. We know the fear of being in the car when theyard sale fanatic makesthat whipping turn into thedriveway and jumps outbefore the car has come to

a complete stop.

We found a place to takethat yard sale addict thisJune and its not just asingle family one, its allover Nowata! Thats right,its a city-wide garage salemade just for the garage

sale addicts and you know who you are.

Stay tuned for more garage sales later in the year, asNowata will be part of more garage sales as the yearprogresses. For more information on upcoming yard/garagesales, stay tuned to The Pulse.

Find out more about the City-Wide Garage Sale by visitingwww.nowatachamber.net.

Coming in July!Nowata celebrates the birth of our nation in July with theWild Turkey Festival & Fourth of July Celebration being heldon July 4. Well have more information in our July issue ofThe Pulse. Stay tuned for a full listing of all things Indepen-

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Okmulgee originalsBy Alexis Greybird

June is a big month for Okmulgee County, but we seem tosay that a lot lately. Both Henryetta and Okmulgee townsare special - worth more than even a second look, so weencourage you to pay them both a visit as they both havesome pretty special events lined-up for June. Without furtherado, lets get right to it.

June 2 is a special day for kids and adults alike with a shingderby at Dripping Springs State Park, but its meant morefor the little ones, with instructors on-hand to teach kids allabout the techniques, baiting and all kinds of good knowl-edge theyll need to grow up to be professional anglers. Its apretty informative day of fun, so were thinking that the orga-nizers wont mind if mom and dad sit in and learn somethingtoo. Get more information on this event by checking out www.

okmulgeeonline.com.

A big event that many folks have been talking about forquite some time is the Muscogee/Creek Nation Festival start-ing June 8, but the big festivities will be going on June 21-24 at the Claude Cox Omniplex. This is a big free deal withactivities and fun for everyone (it doesnt matter who youare) with cultural exhibitions, a rodeo, concerts with local andnationally-famous musicians, sports of all kinds, pageantry,an art market, arts and crafts, a parade through downtownOkmulgee and food for all preferences and tastes. TheMuscogee Nation has been doing this since 1974, so weknow this will be a well-organized and fun event. We reallylove that they have childrens and senior citizens events, sotheyve thought of everything for everyones wants; all you

have to do is be there (come hungry).

We spoke with one of the organizers who tells us that theyvesweetened the deal with some phenomenal free entertainmenton both Friday and Saturday evenings. Were not talking alocal band or two either; this is BIG. On Friday night, therewill be a country act that, while they are not revealing thename yet, well just say that this band won Song of the Yearat the CMA Awards last year. On Saturday they will have twobig names: The Temptations at 7 p.m. and Gladys Knight at 9p.m. All you have to do is be there. They want to assure youthat the food and drink prices are fair and there are manythings to entertain children, so everyone will leave happy.

Some of the sports events that are really fun to watch are

the slow pitch softball tournaments, the golf tournament, thevolleyball tourney and the corn stalk shoot. There are athleticevents you are encouraged to participate in as well, socheck out their Website and see what grabs your interest.

Its free to attend and its located in a quaint town withmany places to visit and things to see and do. The Musco-gee Nation has nine casinos, three travel plazas and three

state parks, soyou could easilystay a few dayswithout runningout of things to do.One of our favor-ite BBQ places islocated in Okmul-gee (Masseys), sosave room for abit of BBQ or grabsome to take home.Youll be glad youdid.

More informationon the Muscogee(Creek) NationFestival can befound on theirWebsite: www.muscogeenation-nsn.gov. If you pre-fer to call for moreinfo, call them at(800) 482-1979or (918) 732-7992. Its a greattime for all, sodress comfortably,

wear good shoes and sunscreen and take the entire family.

Jim Shoulders Rodeo is revvin up for JuneIf you dont know who Jim Shoulders is, perhaps a bit ofan introduction is necessary before we tell you about therodeo dedicated to his name and honor. Jim Shouldersis a true legend in Oklahoma. He was a 16-time worldchampion cowboy who lived in Henryetta until his pass-ing in 2007. Shoulders was a true cowboy with a passionfor the sport of rodeo. It is the hope of the organizers ofthis rodeo to nd another person who can begin to ll JimShoulders boots.This rodeo, scheduled for June 8-9 at 8 p.m., is a big onewith bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustingand many kids events, so gather up all the young wran-

glers in your home to see if any of your little dogeys areready for the big time circuit. Lets not forget the yummyand affordable food theyll have for everyone.

The rodeo will be held at Historic Nichols Park in Henry-etta and tickets are $8 at the gate ($5 for children) andif you pre-purchase, you can get tickets for $6. Find outmore at www.henryetta.org or by calling (918) 652-3331.


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Whatta alotta OttawaBy Carol Marie Merritt

MiamiMiami (MY-am-uh) has many things to do all summer long.Many of the tribes in the area are ready to share their cel-

ebrations with the rest of us and of course, Miami has horseand car-related events that seem to be all the rage. Be sureto give Miami a look sometime soon.

Weve said it before and well say it again, the OReillyNational Monster Truck Rally is being held June 8-9 at theMiami Fairgrounds and this aint no show for wimps. Its noiseand big toys for boys and girls who like it loud and wild.Racing, freestyle and wheelie competitions add to the thrill,so if you are a bit on the wimpy side, bring earplugs. Bar-barian, Iron Outlaw, Tail Gator,Bounty Hunter, Big Dawg andmore will all be there on theirworst behavior, which is whatwe want to see anyway. Find

out more details by calling(417) 887-9400. Shows run 7p.m. 10 p.m. both days.

Still need more machinery?Then git on over to the Route66 Car Show going on June 9at the Pizza Hut Parking lot indowntown Miami. Over 100cars will be there in all catego-ries and the festivities beginat 5 p.m. and end at dusk.There will be games, music andplenty for the whole family todo. Check out www.visitmiamiok.com or call (918) 540-2471and nd out more. The show is located at 101 A St NW inMiami and is free to attend.

Need something a bit quieter? Why not visit the Inter-TribalChildrens Powwow and Fun Fest also going on June 9? Therewill be dancing, storytelling, activities, games and live musicas well as food and crafts. It is a full day of activities andfun beginning at 11 a.m. and closing at 2:30 a.m., but itsfree to attend Find out more at www.shawnee-tribe.com orby calling (918) 542-2441.

Another Native American event coming up that you wontwant to miss is the Peoria Powwow happening June 22-24 atthe Peoria Pow-Wow Grounds.

This is a big event open to all. An added bonus is that thereis a Master of Ceremonies on-hand to take visitors aroundand enlighten us about the various dances and festivities,ensuring that we leave enlightened as well as sufcientlyentertained.

All preliminary judging has been done before the Pow-Wow,so you are witness to the best and brightest the Pow-Wowhas to offer. Enrich your knowledge and enlighten your fam-

ily with all the pageantry and beauti-ful dances, costumes and food thatwill make even the most nicky person

happy and wanting more.

The contests are many with straight, gourd, grass, traditional,cloth, fancy shawl, jingle and buckskin dancing as well asa special stomp dance or two that should not be missed nomatter what. Hand drumming and many one-of-a-kind artsand crafts will be available for more visual excitement andrest-assured, there will be food to be had and there is freecamping, so you can stay for more time and never miss athing. Everyone will be in full regalia, so this is a sight tobehold.

The Pow-Wow goes on June22-23 from 9 a.m.- midnight.The Peoria Pow-Wow Grounds

are located at 60610 East 90Road at County road 137 andE-90 Road. Find out more bycalling the organizers as (918)540-2535 or by going totheir Website: www.peoria-tribe.com.

Well, were back talking togearheads. Yup, its moremachines makin a big noisewith the Revvin It Up on Route66 Car Show & Cruise eventhappening June 23. Theyll

be showing American Grafti three times at the Coleman

Theater, serving up food, drink and great music all day longand, of course, having a bit of a car parade down MainStreet (AKA Route 66). The whole family is welcome, so noworries about the kids seeing anything you dont want themto. Get more info on the all-day event by calling (918) 542-1590/4435.

Stay tuned for our July issue because the Quapaw Pow-Wowis coming July 4-7 and this is a Powwow close to our hearts.If you cant wait until July, nd out their secrets by loggingonto their Website at www.quapawtribe.com or by calling(918) 542-1853.

Okay, you call yourself a car fanatic, gearhead or greasemonkey, but the only thing that keeps your glorious car on the

road is tires. Well some folks have made those beautiful bitsof black into a very special exhibit at the Dobson Museum inMiami. If you want to take your special dad someplace spe-cial for Fathers Day on Fathers Day, take him to check outthe B.F. Goodrich Tire Exhibit. Its more than tires; its photos,memorabilia and artifacts that give us all a window into thesoul of the B.F. Goodrich legacy. The Museum is open Sunday,Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. 4 p.m. If you needsome more info, give the museum a call: (918) 542-5388.


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ADAIRCOUNTY-STILWELL

Adair! Check out Stilwell sometimeBy Dakota Jones

We are truly blessed in this area- our lakes and rivers do

not have million dollar homes lining the shores, our air isrelatively clean, and we have so many beautiful little towns

worth a day of time. One of these bucolic little towns isStilwell.

If you only visit Stilwell for the Strawberry Festival, then you

owe it to yourself to stop back and visit when its not overrunwith crowds of people because Stilwell is quite quaint and

the folks that live there are super-sweet.

Stilwell is the birthplace of Wilma Mankiller (the rst femalechief of the Cherokees) and it boasts many public parks

where you can grab a lunch and spend an afternoon in thesun with the kids enjoying the outdoors.

While there is some shopping to be done in Stilwell, there

are many buildings to check out, if you are an architecturefan. There is a movie theater where you can see second

run movies on the cheap as well as many little side streetswhere all kinds of hidden gem shopping opportunities can

be found.

Even if Stilwell is not your nal destination of your day trip,stop by on your way to Fort Smith, Tahlequah or West Siloam

Springs and just see what Stilwell has to offer.

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COUNTY-GLENPOOL

The 34th annual Glenpool Black Gold Days and Music Festi-

val takes place June 14-16 in the Black Gold Park at 146thStreet and Highway 75. This family friendly festival boasts aMiss Black Gold pageant, a parade, live music, a horse shoe

tournament and a pancake breakfast. This celebration com-memorates the historic 1905 oil gusher that set off a huge oil

boom in this part of the state. Although those oil productionheydays are past, Glenpool continues

on as a thriving community. Festivalentrance is free, and this year the

event is expected to draw around

10,000 visitors a day.

Jennifer Cook, President and CEO of

the Glenpool Chamber of Commerce,was nalizing the last details for thisthree day bash when I spoke with her

recently. The Chamber sponsors theevent. My desk is covered with festi-

val stuff right now, Cook laughed.

Cooks enthusiasm about Black Gold Days is contagious.Along with arts and crafts and all kinds of entertainment, the

festival includes a full scale carnival, Cook noted. There willbe at least a dozen rides for kids of all ages. Wrist bands,

allowing unlimited rides on Thursday from 6-10 p.m. and Sat-urday from noon to 5 p.m., will be sold for $20 a day. Tickets

for individual rides will also be available for purchase.

Jimmy Henley of Hee Haw fame will be the featured per-former on Saturday June 16 at 12:15 p.m. Henley toured for

years with Oklahomas own Roy Clark. Picking up the banjoat the young age of seven, Henley has been off and running

ever since. Henleys music highlights his gifts as both a vocal-ist and a multi-instrumentalist, and his live

performances are enhanced with his warmwit and humor. The Blazer Band performs

Friday night. A hometown favorite, the

band plays rock and roll classics from the60s, 70s and 80s.

Dont forget your appetite! Cook toldme there will be plenty of food vendors

offering a great variety of munchies. On

Saturday morning, the Glenpool Lions Club

will host a pancake breakfast for the early

risers at 7 a.m. Of course, traditional fair

foods such as turkey legs, kettle corn and

corn dogs are on the menu, along with German and Cajun

specialties. Assuming youve saved some room, there is also

soft serve ice cream for sale to nish off your meal. For more

information on Glenpools Black Gold Days, visit the Chamber

website at www.glenpoolchamber.org

Glenpool Black Gold Days -food, family and fun!By Julie Wenger Watson


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RODEOROUNDUP

235 N. Muskogee

Tahlequah, OK 918-456-6931

Remember You Always do Better At...

SPRING/SUMMER FASHIONS

June is denitely showing signs of the rodeo

circuit getting into full swing. As with every-thing in Green Country, the rodeo can be

found as a part of a bigger event or on itsown. If you are not familiar with rodeos, but

have always wanted to see one, give one ofthe many in the area a shot this June. They are

lots of fun, excitement and a great way to getsome wear from the really cool cowboy hat

and boots youve been saving for a specialoccasion; rodeos dont get any more special

than that.

We mentioned this rodeo on our Okmulgeepage, but this rodeo deserves more atten-

tion. Its the Jim Shoulders Spring Round-Up

Rodeo happening June 8-9 in Henryetta at Historic NicholsPark. This is a real, honest to God old-fashioned rodeo with

bull riding, mutton busting, bronc riding and all of your oldfavorites. Check out this at www.henryetta.org or by calling

(918) 652-3331.

A rodeo that we found as part of a bigger event is hap-pening at Heritage Day in Kellyville (located near Sapulpa)

on June 9. If you nd that rodeos arent your thing (but who

doesnt enjoy some good old fashioned bull riding thats

just crazy), there are many other things to do at HeritageDay with arts and crafts, childrens activities, food, horse-

shoes and plenty of live music. Its all happening at 14959 S.Maple Drive and if you need more data, call organizers at

(918) 227-8297. Heritage Day goes on from 8 a.m. 3 p.m.If you are more of a horse nut, but can live with or without

the rodeo, then check out the Pinto World ChampionshipHorse Show happening at Expo Square in Tulsa June 11-23.

They will also have vendors selling lots of goodies to makeyou look ofcial at your next rodeo. Call (405) 491-0111 or

logon to www.pintoworldcom to get more info.

Pawhuska may not be part of our Sweet 16 counties inGreen Country, but we still love it all the same and they

have something going on in June worth your look. Its theirannual Cattlemens Convention June 15-16 and Ben Johnson

Memorial Steer Roping on June 17 both at Osage CountyFairgrounds. Its three days of real cowboys and real compe-

titions followed by evenings under the stars dancing to somereal down-home Western music. This is the real deal. Call

(918) 287-4170 for hours, events and other details.

For something more equestrian, you might want to check out

the Tulsa Holiday Summer Circuit at Tulsa Fairgrounds hap-pening June 28 - July 1. This is an event of skills of horse and

rider working as one, but the horses are all dolled-up for thisto make it very visually appealing. Logon to www.tulsaholi-

daycircuit.com for event times and listings.

Last, but never least is the 4-Way Rodeo at Mayes CountyFairgrounds in Pryor going on July 6-7 at 7 p.m. We are

certain it will be a lot of fun for the entire family as well aspretty dang exciting. Find out more by visiting the Chamber

Website at www.pryorchamber.com or give them a call withspecic questions at (918) 825-5984.

Rodeo Round-upBy Liza Kellog


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POWWOWS

Come explore the history of the traditionalCherokee people

Museum Hours:8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday - Saturday(closed holidays)

(918) 772-4389

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

UKB John Hair Cultural

Center & Museum

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Miami Nation Powwow, June 1-2, NEO College

Arena, MiamiLabeled the festival of American Indian Dance, the Mi-ami Nation Powwow celebrates the variety of dances that

encompass the pride and celebration of the Miami Nation,located predominantly in Ottawa County. Gourd dancing,

shell shaker contest, singing and crowning of the powwowprincesses as well as the grand entry and color guard pre-

sentation is just a sampling of all this Powwow has to offer.The food is great and there will be wonderful merchants

there with wares to enhance your life. Call (918) 542-1445or logon to www.miamination.com to nd out times of events.

Free admission.

Inter-Tribal Childrens Powwow and Fun Fest,

June 9, 11400 S. 613 Road, MiamiTribal dance, exhibits and activities make this a festival that

is inspired and educational at the same time. Storytellersand live entertainment make it even more so. It just doesntstop from start to nish, so come ready to eat and learn. The

powwow starts at 11 a.m. and runs late into the night withthe grand entry at 7 p.m. Its a free day of fun and educa-

tion for the whole family. Get more info on their Websiteat www.shawnee-tribe.com or by calling (918) 542-2441,

(918) 325-0159.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Festival, June 21-24,

Claude Cox Complex, OkmulgeeThis is a big one; food, dancing, a rodeo, concerts with na-

tional acts, sports tourneys, arts and crafts, a parade and an

art market. Dating back to 1974, this family-friendly gather-ing celebrating todays Creek people and life is hoppingwith activities, fun and excitement. The color and splendor

along with the gorgeous artworks makes this an event worththe trip. Free admission. Find out more at www.muscogeena-

tion-nsn.gov or by calling (918) 732-7992/7993.

Peoria Powwow, June 22-23, 60610 E. 90 Road,

MiamiThe Peoria have planned your visit to the minute with contest

dancing; gourd and straight dancing, grass, traditionaland fancy dancing as well as cloth, buckskin, jingle and

fancy shawl dancing too. The colors and pageantry make

this a feast for the eyes but it doesnt end there. A Masterof Ceremonies will be on hand to lead visitors through theevents, explaining what non-native folks need to know. There

will also be arts and crafts, treats to eat and free camp-ing. Theres no excuse not to go. Check out www.peoriatribe.

com or call (918) 540-2535 and get more information. Freeadmission.

Quapaw Tribal

Powwow, July

4-7, Quapaw

Tribal Grounds,5681 S. 630

Road, QuapawDancing, vendors,food and fun. What

else is there? Welove the Quapaws

and they put on ashow worth the time

to check out. Whileyou are there, take

some time to learnmore about this

enigmatic group ofpeople who have

their way througha rough history only to thrive today. Free admission. Learn

more at www.quapawtribe.com or call (918) 542-1853 tond out specics.

Theres a powwow near you this June


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School is out, summer is here and so are the bugs! After

a mild winter, we may expect even more insects and

ticks than usual here in Oklahomas Green Country.

Most bites are caused by insects, but some are caused

by arachnids such as ticks, spiders, scorpions andmites. Rarely, they may be caused by centipedes, an

arthropod.

The best way to avoid all types of bites is to avoidthe critters that cause them, but that may be impracti-

cal for your children with all of the summer recre-ational activities and events awaiting them. Here are a few

tips that can cut down on some insect and tick exposure foryour children:

1. Avoid the times of day when biting insects such as mosquitoes

and biting midges (No-see-ums) may be most active usually

dawn and dusk.2. Avoid environments that support biting insects such as cattle

pastures chiggers or bovine scabies are a mite associated

with cattle. Also, stagnant or still water supports mosquito

populations (including pools and birdbaths). Biting ies may be

more common in orchard and ower gardens. Ticks are more

numerous in wooded areas.

3. Wear long sleeve cotton shirts and pants when in areas

known to harbor biting insects

and ticks. Avoid bright colors

as they attract mosquitoes and

bees.

4. Use AGE APPROPRIATE

insect repellents and followthe directions carefully. Some

should be applied to exposed

skin and some should only be

applied to clothing.

5. Avoid perfumes and scent-

ed products which may attract

bees and mosquitoes.

Most insect bites cause only

local reactions, including red-

ness, swelling, itching and/or

pain. The bites of mosquitoes,

eas, chiggers and bed bugs

tend to cause itchy bites,

whereas the bites of biting

ies, ants (especially re ants),

blister beetles and the stings

of bees, wasps, scorpions and

centipedes usually cause a

painful red bump/blister.

If the child has just a few itchy bites, try cool compressesand/or calamine lotion. Topical OTC 1% hydrocortisone may

help with severe itching and if the child has numerous bitesthat itch, oral anti-histamines may be benecial (for young

children, contact your medical provider rst and follow dos-

age instructions for your childs age and weight). To preventinfection, clip the childs ngernails and scrub nails frequent-ly. If a bite does show evidence of infection, an OTC topical

antibiotic ointment will usually assist with healing.

For painful bites, try cool compresses or ice cubes to thearea and give acetaminophen or ibuprofen, following label

directions, for the pain. In addition, for ant, bee or waspstings, a 1:4 solution of meat tenderizer or baking soda in

water may alleviate much of the pain if applied soon afterthe sting occurs. After the pain subsides, the area may also

itch, so treat as above.

Call for or seek medical assistance immediately if your child

has any of the following symptoms after an insect sting orbite: difculty breathing or swallowing, weakness, vomiting,

loss of consciousness and/or extreme and sudden swelling ofthe face, lips or area around both eyes. These may be signs

of a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. If suspect-ed, have the patient lie down and elevate their feet while

seeking medical assistance.

A child may need to visit their medical provider urgently if abite shows evidence of infection that does not improve with

home treatment. Such evidence might include increasing red-ness, pain and/or warmth, moist scabs, boils or red streaks

extending from the site. If these are associated with fever,

seek help immediately.

For additional information on how to keep your children safe

and healthy this summer, information on child growth and de-velopment and for parenting advice and recommendations,

please visit the American Academy of Pediatrics Website atwww.healthychildren.org.


Take a bite out of bug woes this summerBy Dr. Melinda Greer, Pediatrician, NEO Health

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Chiggers at 40x magnication


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Its blue green algae and last year it really did a number on locallake-based businesses that need summer tourism to stay alive. Muchof northeast Oklahoma was nancially impacted by the algae, butthe biggest impact came to marinas where many vacationers can-

celed their hotel/cabin reservations and boat rentals and with thatcame the loss of restaurant business and tourism spending.

Last year, many Oklahoma lakes were closed to all activities andmany others were limiting access and use. This year, many of thebans have been lifted. The deposit of water from hydroelectric useand the recent rainfall have made much of the water now safe foractivity. The Army Corps of Engineers is still keeping close tabs onand frequently testing local lakes, but right now we are safe.So what are blue green algae (BGA)? BGA is the result of dryconditions, stagnant/slow moving water and nutrient rich fertilizers(such as cow manure or lawn fertilizers). It can look like a oatinglayer of scum or green paint and it is not terribly dangerous tomost of us, but it can affect small children and pets that ingest it.We did not nd any records of anyone who died from swimming

in or ingesting small amounts but the effects can be quite un-pleasant. You can get a rash or develop an upset stomach if youconsume it, but if you rinse off after swimming (which you shoulddo anyway), the risk is nominal to adults. A few dogs that swam inBGA infested water then licked their fur afterwards have gottensick and a few have died.

If you are shing in areas that have BGA and you want to eatyour catch, remove the guts and liver then rinse llets in cleantap or bottled water immediately after catching. It is not recom-mended that you swim in areas where there is a bloom of BGAand children should not be allowed in the water even to wade

through. Other activities around the water are perfectly safe andencouraged. Camping, hiking and picnicking are safe. In otherwords, treat the water as you would any suspicious water. Youdont want to drink water from any lake, no matter how clean. If

you boil lake water for consumption or cooking, you need to stop,no matter the cleanliness. Its just a bad practice.

If you are concerned that water you encountered with BGA istoxic, look for evidence of dead sh or sea life near the bloomand look for signs posted around the water. If in doubt, do notgo in. Its also helpful to know that BGA usually appears at theend of summer, more likely in August-September when the rainfallhas trickled to a minimum, temperatures have been high for manyconsecutive days and weeks and water has become stagnant.Last years high heat and drought conditions were ideal for BGA.If you are planning to visit our lakes and rivers this summer, nowis the best time of year to do so and when you are done, take ashower or rinse off in clean tap water. Whatever you do, do notdrink lake or river water no matter what.

Have a happy and safe summer.

To learn more about Blue Green Algae, check out the followingresources:1. www.ok.gov/health2. Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality:

(800) 522-0206, www.deq.state.ok.us3. www.ncf-net.org4. www.grda.com: GRDA has large amounts of data on what isgoing on at local lakes and their info can help you decide whereto go. GRDA is useful for many types and kinds of informationregarding our waterways.


Whats blue and green and yucky all over?By Amy Addams

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If you love live theatre and museum exhibits or just want tointroduce your children to these interests, there are plenty of

exciting things scheduled for June. You can start by logging

on to www.travelok.com and clicking on festivals & events/green country ok/performing arts. Here are a few of theupcoming events.

Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium: 3624 N. 74 E.Ave Tulsa, OK: (918) 834-9900, www.tulsaairandspacemu-

seum.org. Featuring 8 week-long classes for kids from grades1-8. Classes start June 11 and run through August 10, except

the week of July Fourth. Register online or call (918) 834-9900, X117.

Gilcrease Museum: 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. Tulsa. OK.

(918) 596-2700, www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu

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