The Pulse Magazine October 2013

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A crazy story to tell you he other day, I was out looking for some fall shirts. What I wanted

was some sleeve tops in various colors for a good price. I really

ove tee-shirt fabric, so I was clear on what I wanted and I decided Iwouldnt settle for less. Stick with me; I have a point to make.My husband drove me all over town, starting, as usual, with the bigbox retailer who shall remain nameless. I did not see exactly what Iwanted - the tops they offered were $13 each, many had dirt marksn them, they were all over the table and not made very well. No oneelped me nd anything, the place was crowded, busy and a hot mess.was only there about ve minutes and I could feel that weird, Get

me outta here before I lose my mind thing coming on. My husbandwas cranky, I was snippy and we were starting to snap at each otheralmost immediately. I decided to put their offerings in the back of mymind because I knew if all else failed, I could come back later.We drove around, searching with all of the other chain retailers, andfound a few tops that were okay, but I really wanted something that

would last the season, ideally lasting me until spring. I started to feelhat, Oh never mind, well just go back to the place and gethe shirts I saw the rst time. While we were out, we stopped for a bitf lunch at a favorite downtown eatery, and as a last-minute decision,

we ran into one of the local retailers on a whim. Lo and behold!hey had EXACTLY what I wanted, nicely made, in a huge variety ofolors and for only $10 each, WITH a coupon! My lucky day! I waso excited, I bought four of these tops, in a multitude of colors andesigns, and I have been back twice since then to buy ve more. Top off with a staff that was super sweet and one of the sales girls hasiven me extra coupons to use without me having to ask.o why am I telling you this and why should you care? My reasons areimple: we have become so accustomed to shopping at the big box

etailers and not paying any attention to what our special downtownetailers have to offer, we oftentimes settle for junk when the specialhings we really wanted were right up the street with the local guys;ight under our noses. I am guilty too, I admit it. BUT, I have decidedhat this years Christmas list will have at least one out of four giftsrom our local retailers. I am making my 2014 New Years resolution

arly this time and my biggest one will be to take care of my friendsand neighbors who need me now more than ever. And the best part ishat it wont cost me a dime; it will actually keep a few in my pocket.

his year, make your own New Years resolution to help keep GreenCountrys money in Green Country. The big box guys arent goingaway, and they wont miss your money nearly as much as the littleuys will. Its our duty to care for each other, so lets put our money

where our mouth is and keep Green Country alive and kickin. Wellave ideas on where to go for special gifts and unique trinkets andecorations, so stick with us and see what we nd for you!

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Our Communities10 Muskoge makes a memorable October

12 Cherokee celebrates music, local avors & VWs

14 Rogers County is ready to rumble

16 October all around Tulsa

18 Tulsa turns up the fun

19 McIntosh makes waves

20 Creek crams in the fun

21 The wonders of Washington and Woolaroc

22 Mayhem and more in Mayes

23 Sequoyahs got cars and more

Okmulgees October of great eats

24 Wagoners wonders and wanders

Nowatas tricks, treats and ooky-ness

25 Osages October of opportunities

Pawnee celebrates legends & heroes

26 Ottawa offers a month of wonders

27 Delaware celebrates the season & nature

28 Craig is ready for cars, food and more

Adairs awesome October

Going Out/Staying In30 Health - Breast Cancer Awareness

32 Trick or treat alternatives

34 Thanksgiving - early preparation

35 The 12 ways of Christmas shopping

38 Rodeo Roundup

39 Powwows

40 Theater

41 Movies

42 Dining Out - Chicken

45 Deer Season

46 Recipe Corner - spooky treats

48 Music

54 Sneek peek into October

Month at a Glance50 Live Entertainment Calendar

52 Community Events Calendar

6 Green Countryturns Black &Orange

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We just LOVE this time of year! We had a cooler, wettersummer, the leaves should be coloring up nicely and its time for

HALLOWEEN! You get to be somebody else for one night and no

one thinks you are in need of mental help because of it. We haveso many fun things in our little neck of the woods that we are morescared of missing one than we are of the scary stuff within. Letsget ready to get spooky

Of course, Green Country is home to the biggest and besthaunted attraction around, The Castle at Muskogee. Withmultiple attractions that cater to the little ones as well as the big

guys, its a great way to spend an evening getting your fear on.With a Haunted Village for some snacks and Halloween Landfor all-age fun, Domus Horricus, Casa Morte, the HauntedMaze, pumpkin patch and more (LOTS more), its a Hallo-weenies dream; over 60 acres of spookie, along with plenty ofopps to also get your groove on with music and dancing rightoutside of the castle. They edit their fun every year in order tothrow you off your game just a bit, so get the full pass to save afew bucks and make the most of your visit. Running Oct. 4- Nov. 2,

you have to make this at least one stop on your map of mayhem.We strongly recommend the combo passes instead of theindividual passes for attractions. Its easier to deal with and betterfor your wallet too.NEW AT THE CASTLE FOR 2013: As the brave among youenter the 10,000 square foot Dark Castle, you will be issued aninfrared assault weapon that res special Zombie Bullets toprotect yourself and kill Zombies while you search for survivors

of the raging Zombie wars inside. We are jittering to get overthere already! What Okie couldnt love that? If we havent gottenyou riled up by now, theres just nothing left on this planet to exciteyou!Get more from www.okcastlecom or call (918) 687-3625, Fridaysand Saturdays 6 pm - 10 pm with the pumpkin pickin happeningduring the days (and weekdays too). The Castle is located just offHwy 69 and the Muskogee Turnpike at 3400 W. Fern MountainRoad. Now go get those Zombies!

Shepherds Cross is celebrating the season all October long(Oct. 3-31) with the Pumpkin Festival at Shepherds Cross

at 16792 E. 450 Rd in Claremore. Well have more on theRogers County page, but its running Thur. Sat. 10 am 6:30pm and Halloween. Call (918) 342-5911 or check out www.shepherdscross.com for more.

We are feeling pretty condent that Guts Church is returningtheir game for 2013 with Nightmare in Tulsa and if you are

looking for something of the Christian variety, its a good bet. Thestory revolves around dramatic presentations of life and deathscenarios that help illustrate the love and compassion for Jesusand his sacrice on the cross. Not recommended for kids under12 and folks with health issues, Guts Church is a pretty big deal

around here. Want more? Check in with www.nightmaretulsa.coor call (918) 662-4422. Doors should open at 6 pm, but we di

not see anything to tell us whats happening for 2013, so check

in before you jump in the car. 9120 E. Broken Arrow ExpresswaTulsa.

The 13th Ward is back and they have scaled back to theirHalloween Superstore open seven days a week, but the haunthouse is closed for this year. Their Halloween store is prettycool, so if you are looking for that one thing that you cant ndelsewhere, they just might have it. Located at 71st and Sherida

they are open 10 am 7 pm, Mon. Sat., and noon 5 pm onSunday. Call (918) 622-5266 or check out www.the13thward.cfor more.

Hex House has been planning for a scary October with plentyof excitement all ready to rock you right out of your shoes.NOT recommended for the little ones (or if you arent a fan ofthe macabre ookie stuff), Hex House is truly the gory in GreenCountry. They dont want you to go if you have kids under the

age of 12 and if your kids are prone to nightmares, it might bebest to take them elsewhere. Do not come to The Hex House ifyou expect movie scenes or goofy props. Instead, The Hex Howill submerge you and your friends into an altered reality thatis much darker and less predictable than anything youve seen the movies. Wow. Running Sep. 27 Nov. 2, nd out hours, tickdetails and more at (866) 966-1777 or go to www.thehexhouscom.

Psycho Path in Sperry is waxing their Scareages as we speakand having been there in the past, we know its a good time.Scary stuff awaits you around every turn and they get prettyclose-up and personal, so dont think being in a mobilized unit wprotect you! Running weekends Oct. 4 Nov. 2, Psycho Path is agood time. (918) 288-7685 or www.psychopathhaunt.com will you more info.

The folks in our northern reaches are always shaking things up

we werent disappointed with Bartlevilles Cutting Ties HaunteTrail running Oct. 4 Nov. 2 at the Round-Up Club Rodeo

Grounds on Hwy 60 West. Grab your VIP passes and get readto lose your mind after they bump you to the front of the line.Running Thur. Sat., its 40 acres of fear. Get some more fromwww.killingfrostproductions.com or call (918) 327-1923.

The Asylum in Nowata is apparently gearing up for anotheryear, but we only found limited information on their Facebook

page and we couldnt get to their webpage, however we wereassured its business as usual this year. It appears they are up totheir old tricks and terrors (with plenty of new ones for 2013), check them out at www.okasylum.com or (918) 559-5046, butdont jump in the car until you verify their hours. The Asylum is

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appening at 304 W. Cherokee in Nowata. Leave the kiddies atome; this is not for small children and bring older kids at your

wn discretion.

enkiller State Park is starting the Parks tribute to this holiday ofectic with a Halloween Fun Fall Festival on Oct. 12. Start youray with some pumpkin-carving, but when the sun sets, get readyo get silly. Costumed revelers, a haunted graveyard and all kindsf crafts and activities gives this event a big orange star from us.

Get more from (918) 489-5641/5025.

ernice Nature Center has been hosting all sorts of interestingvents all summer long, and theyre still up to their old (and new)ricks. The Great Pumpkin Fall Festival, happening Oct. 12 lookso be a must-see. Face painting, crafts, hay rides and the bigeal, the Great Pumpkin Drop, that you can watch while you eat a

big bowl of chili, just makes this a great one. Located at 54101 E.Hwy 85A, you can call (918) 257-8330 with questions.

leasant Valley Farms in Sand Springs is so in love with the fall

egetable mascot, theyve devoted two whole days to the lovef the pumpkin (and its cousin, squash) with their annual Pleasant

Valley Farms Winter Squash and Pumpkin Festival in Sand

Springs Oct. 12-13. Our ears perked up with the info on theirpunkin chunkin cannon. If youve not see this yet, this is one

part of the day that makes it worth the time. They have over

90 varieties of pumpkins and they can tell you which ones workdepending on what you want to do. AND we are sure they knowjust which ones chunk the best as well. Find out more when you call(918) 248-5647.

Sequoyah State Park is letting you ride to your fear with theHaunted Hayride Oct. 17-26. Over 300 acres makes this a greatbet, but its quite a popular stop, so reservations are strongly

recommended. Happening Oct. 17-19 and 25- 26 at dark, werecommend you decide to go now and get your name on the list.Find out more by calling (918) 772-3906 or send an e-mail [email protected].

Kiddie Park in Bartlesville is opening for a three-day eventfor the little tykes; Spook-A-Rama, Oct. 17-19. Perfect for thepreschoolers and plenty of fun for you too. Bring the camera andwatch the little ones compete in a costume contest, see a live mad

scientist show and enjoy a gentler Halloween experience. (918)336-5337, www.kiddiepark.net

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Did you know that there are many naturally haunted spots inGreen Country? To go with them, there are local groups makingsure you get the most from your visit (we think they e-mail the

ghosts in advance so they are ready to go), and one such stop isthe Haunted History Trolley Tourat Three Rivers Museum. Goingon Oct. 18, 19, 25 & 26, you get a lot of bang for your boo-bucks. Get more from our Muskogee pages, (918) 686-6624 orlogon to www.3riversmuseum.com.

One of the latecomers is the Scream Country Haunted Forest& Evil Dead the Musical at Newman Family Farm in DrumrightOct. 18-Nov. 2. Calling itself one of Oklahomas largest outdoor

haunted forests and haunted house attractions, this year, theyare also offering 8 Days of Dead, a one-mile trail through ahaunted forest. Add to that, they have a musical, what more canyou want? Get more from (918) 607-3327 or get more, includingtickets from: www.screamcountry.com.

The Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest (Oct. 19) is so much more than acraft show; cars, concessions and pumpkin decorating, along with amagician, face painting and balloon art make it a perfect way to

spend a cool fall day. We have more on our Rogers County pageor check in with (918) 266-1604/www.66nuts.com for more info.

Tahlequah has all kinds of scary, but one that grabs folks from allover this area is the George Murrell Home GhostStories Oct.25-26. They even sweeten the deal with cider and cookies. Notfor the little ones, this tale of whoa! makes for a great night out.Call (918) 456-2751 or go to www.okhistory.org for particulars.

We hope that the Frozen Morgue is back on for this year;opening Oct. 25, 26, 31, Nov. 1,2; its another one of those plawhere your conscience will need to be your guide for whether

its too much for the little tykes. Located on US Hwy 69, just abit north of I-412 in Chouteau, they have Specters Hayride,The Funhouse and plenty of tales about the skewed carnivalthat came to town back in 1941; your imagination (and theirstrange clowns) does the rest. $8 for either the Hayride or theFunhouse, $14 covers them both, get more from Facebook or ww

frozenmorgue.com.

Greenleaf State Park is making your Halloween a happy one w

a Haunted Forest Oct. 26. Pumpkin decorating, costume contesand plenty of spooky stories in the great outdoors make it afab way to spend an evening for the whole family. Find out theparticulars from (918) 487-7125.

Har-Ber Village is ready to rock your fear with HauntedHolloween Oct. 26. Dress yourself into your alter-ego and geready for some fear. Theres no extra charge beyond the entryfee, so nd out what their deal is by calling (918) 786-6446

or visit our Delaware County page for some more. They doencourage costumes, so we are all over that already.

Eufaula has been scaring the stables for a while and this year, the

tradition continues. Their Haunted Stables treat is happening every

Saturday in October and the horses are bringing out their cow

costumes. Call Eufaula State Park at (918) 689-4607 to see whats

McIntosh County has cancelled Trail of Terror, just our FYI to you

We couldnt ignore Tulsa (and its neighboring communities) andcourse, they made quite a few good decisions with a nice varieof Halloween activities. The Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks is

hosting HallowMarine Oct. 27-31 where your kids get to dresand trick or treat among the tanks, play games and play on a pirate ship. $7 for children and $10 for adults makes this a gotime for a good price. Get more from www.okaquarium.org or (918) 296-FISH.

We also really love the work the Tulsa Zoo does to promoteevents and this years HalloZOOeen (Oct. 27-31) makes fora perfect way to enjoy the Trick-Or-Treating fun in a safe, funenvironment. A haunted train ride and plenty of Goblin Stopsall combine to make this a perfect place for the kids, both younand old. Happening each day 9 am 5 pm, dress the kids in

their costumes and make this a stop in your Halloween itineraryGet more at (918) 669-6600 or www.tulsazoo.org/events/

hallowzooeen.

There are all kinds of Halloween events in our local

downtowns; take a look at your countys page to see what thehave to offer your little trick or treaters or be a part of the fungetting involved and contributing treats to get those kids all kinof crazy on candy.

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Halloween is a holiday that is just perfect for having a party. Theweather is cool and the air is crisp. Leaves turn bright colors,pumpkins and mums are vibrant and make it seem like Naturedoing the decorating for you.

There are lots of traditional Halloween party ideas to choosefrom. Hayrides, bonres, and masquerades are always good

choices. Games like bobbing for apples are favorites, too. Someof the newer ideas that are trending on the internet now includemoustache parties, minion parties, and glow in the dark parties.I moustache you a question Moustache parties are prettyeasy to put together. Many party supplies sites and stores nowcarry moustache merchandise now. If you cannot nd any, you

can make your own. One idea is to cut moustaches out of blackfelt or construction paper and put a small cut in the middle of themoustache. Then put the moustaches on bendable straws. Thisway every guest will have their own moustache every time theytake a sip of their drink. Take pictures of groups of moustachedfriends. Make a game with index cards or a poster with famous

moustaches for people to guess. Some moustaches to choose frombelong to Tom Selleck, Charlie Chaplin, Errol Flynn, Albert Einstein,Hulk Hogan, Sonny Bono, Mark Twain, or Yosemite Sam. Snacks

could include Moustachio Cherries or Manwiches. Goody bagscould have My Stache wrote on them.

Minions are everywhere this year due to this years hit movie,Despicable Me II. Decorations for a Minion Halloween partycould include pumpkins painted to look like Minions or balloonswith googly eyes. One easy Minion party snacks is cupcakestopped with half a twinkie. Use black icing and white Smarties toadd eyes, goggles, and a little bit of hair. There are a Minion and

one things to do at a Minion party.

A Glow in the Dark party theme can work for children and adultsalike. Switch your normal light bulbs with black light bulbs, coverthe windows and you will have to makings for an illuminatingparty. Use back butcher paper and neon luminescent paint tomake decorations. Encourage guests to wear white or neon colors.Provide glow sticks for guests. Use neon food coloring for snacksand to make ice. Put the neon ice in lemonade or orange soda

to really show up. Activities for a Glow in the Dark party caninclude volleyball with a brightly colored beach ball. Anotheractivity for this type of party is a dance. Music and glow in thedark can be a lot of fun.

by: Angel Waldohe Sanctuary, 530 S. Broadway, OKC, Sept. 13-Nov. 2, www.hesanctuaryokc.com, (405) 234-2803: For 13 and over, fourtories of a mental institution gone horribly wrong. Suspension,reak show stunts, re breathing and pyrotechnics give this oneerious fear factor points. 8 pm-midnight Fri, Sat.

rail of Fear Haunted Scream Park, 11101 SE Lee Blvd., Lawton,

Oct. 4-Nov. 2, www.trailoffear.com: Some attractions withinot for kids under 10, but like The Castle, multiple places to go

or something different at each location. Circus sideshow acts,Halloween dcor shopping opportunities and food make this one great idea for great evening. 6 10 pm Fri, Sat. If you need toay via credit card, prepay online.

rightfest, Frontier City, OKC, Oct. 4-Nov. 2, www.frontiercity.om, (405) 478-2140: Perfect for a day of rides at the park, then

pend the evening at FrightFest Haunted House. Over 30 rooms ofhe Halloweeniest stuff around. Fri, Sat, Sun with Haunted Housetarting at 7 pm, park opens at noon.

error on 10th Street Haunted House, 2005 NW 10th, OKC, Oct.

-Nov. 2, (405) 232-1816: just outside of Bricktown is a guidedour of a spooky house sure to give you the creeps. Fri-Sun, 7-11m, free parking

Nightmare in the Country, 38368 S. County Rd., Woodward,Oct. 4-Nov. 2, (580) 254-3944, www.nightmareinthecountry.com:What do a zombie Infestation, undead clowns and ve acres inWoodward have in common? They all make up Nightmare in theCountry. Apparently, its worth the drive to be a part of the terror.ri, Sat 8 -11 pm, Halloween 8-10 pm

ricktown Haunted Warehouse, Coca-Cola Events Center, OKC,Oct. 11-31, (405) 236-4143, www.bricktownokc.com: After 27

ears, you know this is a big one. You only have a glow stick toght your way as you feel your way along the 20,000 squareoot labyrinth. Detailed sets and special efforts have been madeo make this a big deal. Open every day 7:30-10 pm and untilmidnight on weekends.

umpkinville, Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno, OKC,405) 297-3611, www.myriadgardens.org: Crafts, storytellingnd 2,000 pumpkins all combine to make a special spot for a

un day with the little ones. Gentle, but all about the season withlenty to inspire your own decorating genius. 9 am 9 pm everyay and only $2.50 for children and $3 for adults.

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Muskogee makes October a month

to rememberby: Jonita Mullins

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We have an awesome October lined up for Muskogee County. Infact were so eager to get the month started weve bunched up

half of the events in the rst week!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Arrowhead Mallin downtown Muskogee always dedicates the month to help raise

funds for Women Who Care a local organization that assistswomen in getting breast screenings. The Annual Bra Art Displaywill be offered again this year throughout October during Mallhours. Winner of this art competition will be announced on the Oc-tober 24 at the Women Who Care Luncheon at Arrowhead Mall.

The rst weekend in October features a celebration of our greatheritage. On Friday, October 4 U.S. Deputy Marshal Bass Reevesis recognized for his great contribution to law enforcement in Indi-an Territory. A neighborhood walking tour starts at Elliott Park onAltamonte Street at 9 am. Details are available at okieheritage.

com. At 5 pm Bass Reeves Legacy Lawman & Outlaw Tour willleave by trolley from Three Rivers Museum to visit downtown sitesand hear the story of this legendary lawman. Ticket info is avail-able at www.3riversmuseum.com

The fun continues the next day, Saturday, Oct. 5 with HeritageDay on the grounds of Three Rivers Museum. Fun, food, folk ar

music and the infamous Outhouse Races are free to the publicOn that same day, Warner will offer its annual Cow Chip Day Rogers Memorial Park in a nod to the ranching heritage that gathe town its start. Cow Chip Bingo is a favorite for the crowd, b

there is also plenty of food, games and music to round out this day. Get all the details by calling (918) 463-2696.

The Fort Gibson Historic Site continues our heritage celebration w

its annual Fall Encampment on Oct. 4 - 5. See how the soldiers w

manned this important frontier fort lived as you step back in time.

For all the details, contact the Fort at (918) 478-4088.

So the rst half of the month is all about heritage and the last his all about Halloween. Well actually, the Historic Roxy Theate

taking the whole month to get its spook on. Every Thursday at pm, the historic theater will feature a classic horror movie includNightmare on Elm Street, the Rocky Horror Picture Show anPsycho. Except for the night of October 3, all movies are $2There will be a best costume contest for the Rocky Horror PictuShow which will be shown on Friday, Oct. 25. Call the Civic C

ter about tickets and to get the full schedule at (918) 684-636

The Castle of Muskogee also goes spooky for the whole monthwith its Haunted Castle fun. This family festival runs every weeend from October 4 to October 26. The Castle hosts eight diffent events for all ages ranging from the totally frightening to thnon-scary. Experience the Trail of Blood, Ultimate Maze, startlinhayrides, Torture Chamber, and Halloween Land for children eiand under. Enjoy ghost stories by the campre and/or dancing

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10/3 Night of Fright with Andras Jones &Nightmare on Elm Street7pm / $25 Adv/$30 Door

10/10 Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde - 7pm / $210/17 King Kong - 7pm / $210/24 Frankenstein - 7pm / $210/31 Psycho & The Mummy - 7pm / $2

10/25 Rocky Horror Picture Show (Mature Audience ONLY)8pm / $2 Poster Auction & Costume Contest

220 W. Okmulgee St., Muskogee

918-684-6363 918-681-7906

Not so scary, but just as fun is the Fall Third Thursday Concert of-

ered by the Friends of Honor Heights Park at the new PapillionButtery House). The concert starts at 7 pm and is a fundraiseror the organization. Call Muskogee Parks for more information at918) 684-6302.

On the 18th and 19th, the Five Civilized Tribes Museum will hosts annual Five Tribes Story Conference. Storytellers capture theistory and culture of the native people. Details are available at

vetribes.org.

hree Rivers Museum will offer its annual Haunted Trolley Toursn October 18, 19, 25 & 26. Step aboard a vintage trolley andisit sites around the area for a scary good time. Advance tickets

are required because seating is limited. Call the museum at (918)686-6624 to get your tickets reserved.

aturday, Oct. 26 crams more events into the end of the month.he Fort Gibson Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Smokin

he Fort Barbecue Festival in downtown. Great food and musicare a part of this family event. Visit the chambers website for allhe details at fortgibson.com.

Arrowhead Mall holds its annual Mall-o-Ween on Oct. 26 also.

ring the kiddos out in costume for lots of great games, contests and,

f course, trick or treat. Its a safe, indoor event that the kids (of all

ges) will enjoy. The Mall can be reached at (918) 683-4100.

And nally, you can work off some of those treats with the Swim

nd Fitness Centers Spooky Swim on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Center,

n downtown Muskogee, offers the event from 1 to 4 pm. This

reat youth event features games like the pumpkin plunge, eyeballcramble and costume relay. Its fun for the whole family! For more

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CHEROKEECOUNTY

Cherokee celebrates the North Endlocal avors and Volkswagonsby: Trent McDaniel

We never know what to make of Cherokee County and this monththey threw us for a big loop. They have all kinds of things goingon, so we are just gonna throw it all at you and see what sticks.

The month starts with music. Lots of music. The North End MusicFestival is playin it loud and clear Oct. 4-5 at Norris Park inTahlequah; making a big to-do with the NSU Homecoming.At Norris Park, they are ready to rock with lots of evening

entertainment from local musicians who have their game face on.David Castro Band, Hosty Duo, Moai Broadcast, Franke Lee, TravisFite Band and more are all staking claim to a two-day sound-

gasm. But they didnt stop there theyve got plenty of food andbeverages to keep your taste buds happy along with your earbuds. More at (918) 431-1655 or www.northendmusicfest.com.Norris Park is located at 200 N. Muskogee Avenue, right nextdoor to Iguana Cafee.

Moai Broadcast

David Castro Band

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he very next weekend, they just keep going with the annualOkswagen Festival where all things tribute to this little beetle-likear is celebrated. Happening Oct. 11-12, Tahlequah is hostingll sorts of games, a Volkswagen parade, food and the big deal,

Artswagen children are free to paint a Beetle any way they likeo show their love for the Bug. Show Bugs your love by being there

oo. Find out the details at www.okswagen.com or give a call to918) 431-1655.

We jump over to Hulbert for the annual Haunted Hayride Oct.7 19 and again Oct. 25-26 starting at dusk in Sequoyah State

ark all days. With 300 acres of terror, we think itll be a scaryme with plenty of the G club (ghosts, goblins and ghouls), buteservations are required, so if you feel the need to be scarednough to change your undies, then make those plans now byalling (918) 772-3906. Sequoyah State Park is located at9808 Park 10 in Hulbert.

Wait, wait, wait! We have more!

irst, we need to remind you that the Murrell Home Ghost Storiesre alive and well and happening Oct. 25-26 at the George

M. Murrell Home (duh) in Park Hill, just south of Tahlequah Town.

As the states only surviving antebellum home, its worth it just toee this beautiful architecture, but they will offer plenty of scarytories of things seen over the many years this home has been inxistence, along with period-dressed story tellers and plenty of

Halloween-y dcor to make it even spookier. Reservations for thisne too, folks, so dont call at the last minute: this one lls fast!

Make your plans known by calling (918) 456-2751. Find out

more about Murrell home by checking in with www.okhistory.org/outreach.

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Rogers County is ready to rumble,

eat and celebrate a big birthdayby: Jennifer Jones

We all know thatClaremores favorite sonis celebrating a birthdayshortly, so we have a lot tocover for Rogers County,but as we all know, this isnothing new. Were going todive right in and give youall you need for a special

October

We start with the rstweekend, which seems to beall about transportation and golf. The Annual Fall Classic GolfTourney is happening Oct. 4, so if you have been procrastinating

on being the next Tiger Woods, you might want to call (918) 341-2818 and tell The Claremore Chamber that you are his alter ego.

On Oct. 5, the Route 66 Cruisersare making an appearance atWill Rogers Round-Up Club RodeoGrounds because they want tomake a deal. Plenty of goodiesto exchange, buy or just askquestions about. All kinds of carand motorcycle parts for you tocheck out too. Check in with www.

route66cruisersok.org for all theparticulars. The Grounds are at13601 E. 480 Road in Claremore.

What about the REAL Bikers?The ones who pedal their bikeseverywhere they go? Now, theyare the tough ones! Claremore hasthought of you too and the Dickens

of a Ride is happening Oct. 5, socheck in with Claremore Main Streetand be a part of the real hard corebikers club in Oklahoma. Call (918)341-5881 for all you need.

Foyil, while just up the road, doesnt always get the loveClaremore does, but once in a while the good folks of Foyil arenot going to take it anymore and they throw down the gauntlet.

This years Totem Pole BBQ & Music Fest is their way of gettingnotice. Plenty of food, arts & crafts, food, live music and plentyof family fun (did we mention food?) make it a day worthremembering. With all the great food and fun, its a best bet.Get more from their Website at www.rchs1.org or call (918) 283-8035 for more. Make time to check out Ed Galloways 90-foottotem pole and Fiddle House while you are there.

Our favorite thing of all gets its own special tribute on Oct. 10when the United Way hosts their 18th Annual Chocolate Affair 7 pm at the Community Center in Claremore. Need we say mo

A celebration of chocolate dees all words, so just go and helpthe United Way while you are there. Call Susan at (918) 341-4734 for more.


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he Nut House gets its time in the sun with the Route 66 Pecan &un Fest on Oct. 19. Located right on Route 66, they are offering

all kinds of food (and not only of the pecan kind), a car showwith all kinds of categories represented, live music and a pumpkinpatch for the upcoming night of fun - Halloween. There will beots for kids to do while they play in their Halloween costumes, but all ends with a big contest at the end of the day. Grab yourommemorative Route 66 tee while you are there and make it aay to remember. Local crafters will be around to help you get atart on that never-ending Christmas list, so we dont know what

more you need to get you going. Find out more at www.66nuts.om or call the Nut House at (918) 266-1604 for more.

efore we step away from October, we have to tell you that ifou consider yourself somewhat of a Jack-O-Lantern snob or youust love the art of punkin decorating (and who doesnt?), thenhe perfect place for you to be this October is Shepherds Crosswhere they have punkins of all kinds along with a hay maze,ayride and education on all the fall holidays. Open weekends,

s a fun way to celebrate the fall season. Get more from (918)342-5911 or login to www.shepherdscross.com for what they havep their sleeves for this season. Open 10 am 6:30 pm Thurs-Sat

all month long.

Okay, we just couldnt keep our fat traps shut about November,but with one of the biggest events of the year headed intoClaremore, why should we? Our inability to keep a secret benetsou and with Will Rogers Days headed this way Nov. 1- 4, youant lose. 2013 marks his 134th birthday and Claremore is readyo party down. The Chuck Wagon Cook-Off and Parade arehe big deals, so clear your planner for this weekend of goodmes and yummy food. Antique cars, a wreath-laying ceremony

and birthday party make it a perfect weekend. Check out www.isitclaremore.org or call (918) 341-8688 for everything youeed to know.

Since November is a tribute to our men and women at arms, theJM Davis Gun Museum is hosting Remembering Our Fallen Nov.1-11; a photo exhibit of Oklahomas own who gave everything tokeep our freedoms free. Happening 8:30 am 5 pm daily, we allshould make time to honor those who sacriced everything for us.Check in with www.thegunmuseum.com or call (918) 341-5707 formore.

We also wanted to give you a secret that the Belvidere Mansionis prepping for that special time of year. Yep, they are ready forthe big event (Christmas) and it all starts Nov. 5. Christmas at theBelvidere is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and theirgift shop has those perfect little gifts for those perfect people inyour life. Open Tues. Sat. 10 am 3 pm, come have a cup oftea, a little nibble and enjoy a bit of Christmas spirit. Get morefrom us in November or check in with (918) 342-1127/ www.

belvideremansion.com.

Of course, we are working hard to get you all the stuff you needto celebrate your holidays in the true Okie spirit and well have alot to say to get your shopping in Claremore off to a perfect start.Stick around for Novembers more


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October all around Tulsaby: Dakota Jones

While still within the connes of Tulsa County, there are manylovely towns and burbs that offer plenty to do without the hassleof driving and parking in the Tulsa City area. Weve pulled themout of the Tulsa list to help you make a decision on where youwant to go and what you want to do without too much reading (ortrafc). Lets dig in

First, we start with the Toy Train Show in Bixby on Oct. 5; if youhave that drive, that need to get out the train set to put under the

tree each year, and the need to start the set-up gets you riledup in April, this is the place for you. A show with layouts, trainsfor sale, trade and more, its a big deal for the train fans. Youknow who you are. Even if you are a novice and want to get intotoy trains, this is a cant-miss. Happening at the Bixby CommunityCenter at 211 N. Cabaniss, you get a lot for only a $3 adult

cover charge. Call Jim at (918) 440-1910. Show is on 9 am 3pm.

Also on Oct. 5, C.S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters will be on thestage at 4 and 8 pm at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Centerat 701 S. Main Street. Well discuss on the Theatre page or go to

http://screwtapeonstage.com/tulsa-ok for more info.

Right around the corner, SandSprings is hosting Chillin& Grillin where the BBQis owin and life is good.They are offering $6,700 inprize money so if you thinkyour special grillin recipe

competes with the big dogs,then get on the interweband check in with www.chillinandgrillin.us to ll outthe entry form. It all happensat River City Park near Hwys412 and 97 on Oct. 11-12.

Dont run off just yet! Theresplenty more in Sand Springs!The Pleasant Valley FarmsWinter Squash & PumpkinFestival is also happeningOct. 12 and they are alsocelebrating on the 13th! Checkout all their knowledgeablepeople who can help you

select that just right pumpkinor squash for whatever youwant to do with it. With over90 varieties of pumpkins andsquash, if they dont have it,you dont need it. They even

have all kinds of craftsmenselling their specialty wares, along with plenty of yummy goodto eat there or take home. But WAIT! They also have bluegrass

music, smores, repits and plenty of farm stuff for you to playat being a farmer while you are there. We havent even told yabout the biggest deal: PUNKIN CHUNKIN!!! Thats right youcan take a shot at tossin your punkins. What more do you needGet more at (918) 248-5647.

October 12 brings a big deal to Jenks with the Art on Mainfestival in downtown where you can get your ll of art, wine anjazz along with lots of delicious specialty food. Over 100 artis

are onboard for serious pretty stuff (without all the junk) dealefrom 10 am 6 pm. Be sure to check out the new additions alothe Riverwalk too! Get more info from www.jenkschamber.com/artonmain or call (918) 299-5005.

Goodness, what else does your weekend need? Oh yes, you nea trip to the Hard Rock! The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoois making mid-October ultra-special with their annual Cherokee

Art Market Oct. 12-13 where 150 artists from 47 federally-recognized tribes will have reps bringing their art game to theSequoyah Grand Ballroom at the Hard Rock. You gotta go, eveits only to check out this hotel and casino and drool, but take tito see the Youth Competition too. With $75,000 in award monethis is serious art in 20 categories. See www.cherokeeartmarkecom or call (918) 384-6990 for particulars.


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ersimmon Hollow Village is also offering an Arts & Crafts Festivalon Oct. 12-13 when over 100 vendors will be onsite at this bigplace that spans over three acres where 16 building will be full-p with all kinds of special stuff for your Christmas lists. Be sureo stop and eat some of the goodies while you shop. Get moreat www.persimmonhollowvillage.com or call Bill Darnell at (918)

857-6294. Persimmon Hollow is located at 6927 S. 115 E. Ave inroken Arrow.

he weekend of Oct. 18 looks quieter for quantity of events, butot for the kind of events. The Route 66 Flywheelers Gas Engine

& Tractor Show rips its way through Rogers Point Park in Catoosa,o make sure your pants are belted up because they are readyo rock your socks off, so your pants might not be far behind. See

all the old-timey gadgets and be sure to show gratitude to theechno gods for all we have

after you see how crazyhings used to be. Antiquears there to peruse and they

will also have a little swap

meet for all those cant-nd-

anywhere-else parts for your55 whatever. Get more from918) 231-0135. The park isocated at Route 66 and theVerdigris River in Catoosa.

efore we hop into the next weekend, we need to let everyonenow that the Grilles and Grills Cook-Out and Car Show in Broken

Arrow is cancelled due to all the road construction.

One Oct. 24, Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby will revamp the70s at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. If you lived in

hat decade, chances are that you know at least who one of thesepectacular artists is, probably both. They had multiple hits in theirey-day and they are still at it today.ind out more by calling (918) 259-

5778. The show starts at 7:30 pm.

f you are hankering for a big bowl ofhili, Owasso has just what you need

with the Owasso Harvest Festival ChiliCook-Off Oct. 26 at Rayola Park.igtime chili makers are bringing outheir big spoons and pots to heat up

your palate and last years draw was over 4,000 visitors, sothis is serious chili, people! Get more at (918) 609-6211/www.

owassochilifestival.com.

Bark for Life of Broken Arrow is having a special day on Oct.

26 to help show that cancer has barked up the wrong tree (andwe guess they are going to piddle on it too?). St. Francis HealthPark is celebrating survivors andcaregivers of the human andcanine varieties with a fun walk,games, contests, food and more. Ithappens 11 am 2 pm at 300 S.Elm Place. (918) 477-5418

Get Fido home and come back outfor the Night Out Against Crimealso in Broken Arrow on Oct. 26,6 8 pm. Plenty of family-stylefun to help get the word out thatcrime isnt welcome in these parts,along with treats, attractions,and over 40 non-prot agenciesparticipating. Last, but not least:

candy,candy, CANDY! Its all onMain Street, and you can learn more at www.brokenarrowok.gov.

Catoosas Whale of a Tale Arts & Crafts Show is happening at

Catoosas Library Oct. 26 and its sure to be a hit, so give it someattention. Plenty of crafts. food and kiddie fun for all.

We ipped the page in the book of fun events and it appearsthat Jenks has their annual Jenks Craft Show on Nov. 9 at 2101W. 118th St. S in downtown Jenks. Well have more next month,but you can call Staci at (918) 299-2713.

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Tulsa turns up the funby: Amy Addams

Before we jump into October, we need to remind everyone thatthe Tulsa State Fair is wrapping up in early October (Oct. 6), soif you feel the need for a big fat slab of fried dough, a corn dogand whirl around the Tilt-A-Whirl to top it all off, then what areyou doing sitting here reading our mag? Get more from www.tulsastatefair.com or call (918) 744-1113. Lots more than foodand rides; entertainment, activities and plenty of shopping opps.

If you are a bride to be or know one,

the Tulsa Convention Center is ready foryou with the Oklahoma Bridal show Oct.6. Its a great time with plenty of music,cakes, fashion and contests and prizes,plus a good place to reserve your date.Get everything from www.okBride.com.

October 6 is also a great day to honor our Jewish community inGreen Country and the ShalomFest does just that. Delicious food,

music, culture and plenty of good times while you learn aboutyour neighbors. Happening at 2004 East 22nd Place, its free(and fun) to attend. www.shalomfest.com

One of the biggest and most unusual fests around is the BrushCreek Bazaar at 10900 S. Louisville in Tulsa and this year itshappening Oct. 11-13. Over 80 vendors, along with all kinds offun kid things to do, make this a perfect fall day. Theyve includedlots of food and entertainment to rest your weary feet while you

take a shopping break. Its also home to one of Garth Brooksearliest appearances. Now thats pretty cool! (918) 749-0101

It seems that Diabetes is making news almost daily and thatsunacceptable. There are some folks who feel the same way- theannual Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event is happening Oct.12 at Tulsa University and they want your help to make it happen.Recruiting others is part of their mission, so get your Facebookfriends rallied together to stop this disease before it stops us.

Scheduled 10 am 2 pm, you can nd out more at www.diabetes.org/tulsastepout

Okay, the Big Kahuna, Tulsas Oktoberfest is rarin to go Oct.17-20 at River West Festival Park and they are ready to rockyour lederhosen. Everything related to Germany will be there, so

skip a few meals then enjoy all they have to offer. They are alsshowing some love to Czech and Austrian culture, which madeus take notice! Learn to polka, eat some strudel and check outthe beautiful crafts, but just dont miss it! (918) 596-2007, wwwtulsaoktoberfest.org

There are so many equestrians in this area, there never seems tbe a shortage of horse shows to appreciate them. The Arabian& Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show gives the love to thi

area at Tulsa Expo Square on Oct. 18-26, so see what thesebeautiful beasts can do. www.arabianhorses.org

November gets a bit crazy and we thought it best to give you f

warning so you can plan accordingly. We have a lot coming upthe eleventh month, so hang on tight, but enjoy the ride.

66 on Route 66 Bike Tour happening Nov. 2 runs along Route 6(bet you didnt see that coming!). If you love to ride your bicycl(now we have that old Queen song from the 80s stuck in ourheads) , then this makes for the perfect opportunity to pedalyourself silly. It goes from Tulsa to Sapulpa, Kellyville, turn arouin Bristow and back again. You can turn around at any point on

the trail (Ill be the one at the end of the driveway panting andgasping right where you left me this morning). Theres more infowww.redforkmainstreet.org or call Dianne at (918) 445-4457

For all our Okie gunslingers,Wanenmachers is coming back this wayNov. 9-10. Just a forewarning to startsaving that pocket change, cuz well havemore next month on this one along with

more info on the Arts & Crafts Expo at10310 S. Sheridan on Nov. 9. Two bigdeals for everybody in the house to enjoy!Keep it here for more

By the way, check out our Music pages and Theater for lots morin Tulsa to make your fall all the more funner.


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McIntoshMcIntosh makes October wavesand doesnt need the lake to do itby: Jennifer JonesWe started out thinking that the end of the summer meant thend of the activities along our biggest lake and all its towns, but

McIntosh County proved us wrong. Sit back and read on for allhey have planned for fall.

A quick reminder that Eufaula is doing their part to take a standn crime with National Night Out on Oct. 1, so if you want toupport this fantastic cause, take a trip into Eufaula and showrime whos boss. (918) 689-2534

We told you last month that Eufaula is celebrating October withhe Eufaula Art Walk and Car Show on Oct. 6, and this is onebig deal. Cars, food, plenty of unique art to look over (and buy),along with all kinds of fun for the little ones. Be sure to check out

he Eufaula Librarys offerings while you are there. Its a cant-missf fun! Find out what else they are planning by checking out www.ufaulaareaarts.org or call (918) 689-5362.

Eufaula has been scaring the stables for a while and this year,the tradition continues. Their Haunted Stables treat is happeningevery Saturday in October and the horses are bringing out theircow costumes. Call Eufaula State Park at (918) 689-4607 to seewhats up.

We cant run off and ignore Checotah! What if CarrieUnderwood is reading this mag? Shell be calling us at all hoursand reading us the riot act. It just wouldnt do. We have a bunchof really special things that Checotah brings to the October table.

The Checotah Downtown Halloween Celebration is going strongfor 2013 and many of the local businesses will be there tosupport this fun and safe tribute to the day of Boo. Get more by

checking in with www.checotah.com or call (918) 473-2070.

A peek into November brings around a really big deal in these

parts, the annual Battle of Honey Springs is going on Nov. 8-10and this year marks the 150th anniversary of this important battleof the Civil War. If you would like to be a part of the action,check in with www.okhistory.org/sites/hsb2013.php and get allyou need to have bragging rights. They rescheduled it from thehot summer months, so we expect a really big turn-out. Dontwaste time - sign up today!


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CreekCreek crams a lot into their countyby: Trent McDanielCreek County is not a big place in terms of population, but thatdoesnt stop them from lling their time with all kinds of funthings to do. Their county fair in September is the big deal andwe thought they would be pretty quiet for October, but they yetagain proved us wrong. Now you need to see what they are up to.

Before we cover the events, we have to tell you

that Bristow appears to be Halloween ready

all year long. According to rumor, Bristow is

haunted! They invite you to come do a bit of

ghost hunting too with a self-guided tour and

CD with six locations that Pam Reeders book

claims are indeed haunted. Find out for yourself

by visiting www.visitBristowOK.com and then

taking a trip over.

We start October with the Oilpatch Jamboree

Jog in Drumright on Oct. 5. Race begins at 9 am at Broadway & Penn

and you get a tee-shirt for your $20 entrance fee, but if you nish

in one of the top three spots, you could walk away a bit richer. Its

a nice way to do a 5K, so nd out more at www.earlysignup.com/

jamboreejog. Follow that up with the Jamboree and enjoy plenty of

music, food and fun for your afternoon. (918) 352-2204 gets you

more info.

The Creek County Fairgrounds are wound up despite all the insanity

of September, and we have two really exciting events to let you in on.

The rst is the OHCE Quilt show Oct. 28- Nov. 2 and if you werestuck on a unique Christmas gift for that special someone, whatbetter idea could you have than to get them a one-of-a-kindquilt to adorn their bed? Theyll think of you all winter while theysnuggle down at night. Theyll also have a Tea Room, vendors

and rafe tickets to help you win a new quilt. Come help supportOklahoma Health Community Education Organization and get anew look for your bed while you are there.

The second event is a hew one for us: the Golden Leaf Ren Fairis slated for Nov. 7-11, so if you were champing at the bit for aRenaissance Fair and Muskogees is so far away, this is a quick x. Fin

out more about their event by calling Angela Lassiter at (918) 402-15

Sapulpa is shaking things up a bit for October with Scarecrows o Para

in downtown Sapulpa. Now, we dont have much on this, but if they hav

scarecrows just hanging out all over the town, then we endorse it and w

want to see it for ourselves! You should want to see it too, so check owww.sapulpachamber.com for all the need-to-know info.

Stick around for more in November because Creek County is

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WashingtonThe wonders of Washington andWoolarocby: Jennifer JonesWe have so many things in Washington County that should make your

October a special one, especially the fall events at Woolaroc. Check out

ur Halloween pages for deets on Cutting Ties Haunted Trail.

ets preface this with the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery exhibit. One

undred paintings from Charles Fritz and 14 of Michael Haynes works

will be on display, celebrating the completed Woolaroc renovations as

well as giving visitors an insight into Lewis & Clarks expedition. Call

918) 336-0307 for more.

One of the biggest deals of the year is happening at Woolaroc Oct. 4-5;

he Fall Traders Encampment takes you back in time to when Oklahoma

was truly the Wild West. Leave the iPhone and other technology at

ome and see what made us who we are today. Visitors from all over

he country come to Woolaroc for this event- plenty of living history, old-

mey food and craft demonstrations make it a good way to get the kidso appreciate all we have in todays age.

Dont leave yet! Another event, the Cow Thieves and Outlaws Reunion

makes for even more fun at Woolaroc on Oct. 5. What started as a

athering hosted by none other than Frank Phillips himself, the Reunion

a wonderful dinner, dancing, entertainment and more on the shores

f Clyde Lake. Everything you could hope for is there, including some of

he most talented vendors from this area. Proceeds go to the Woolaroc

reserve. Happening 6:30 11 pm, dress the part and enjoy a fun

vening along the shores of the lake. www.woolaroc.org, (918) 336-

307 will get you more on any of the Woolaroc events in October.

OK Mozart is hosting a fundraiser on Oct. 10 at the Bartlesville

ommunity Center and they are celebrating German style with

Oktoberfest; German food, beer, dancing and partying make this a

reat way to help OK Mozart keep the music alive while having a good

me doing it. Happening 6 10 pm, you can nd out more at www.

isitbartlesville.com.

We cant run off without giving you something for Halloween and Dewey

is passing out the goodies on Oct. 31 with Trick or Trunk on Don Tyler

Avenue 6 - 8 pm. Safety is the key word as the Dewey Police Department

organizes this wonderful event every year, so grab your goblins and get

some goodies. Questions: (918) 534-2223.

Bartlesville Ghost Walk Tours are scheduled for Oct. 23-24 and we only

recently heard about them, but www.visitbartlesville.com will get the info

you require to participate.

Lets take a trip up the highway a bit to one of Deweys biggest events

of the year; the Christmas Arts, Crafts Show & Sale Nov. 2-3 at the

Washington County Fairgrounds. This is their 30th year of making your

holiday shopping easier, so get your walking shoes on and check out allthey have to offer. Plenty of food to help you keep on going with all sorts

of unique gift items for that Christmas list. Proceeds from this show go to

help all kinds of local charities, so you win all around just by showing up!

Lucky you! (918) 397-0756 for more.

Well have more on the Fall Antiques Show and Sale in November but

if you have that antique itch now, nd out more from (918) 336-4809

or www.visitbartlesville.com. Its happening at BVille Community Center

and they promise appraisals, seminars and plenty of beautiful items from

years gone by.

Stick around for more in November, because Bartlesville is ready to art

up your days and light up your nights with lots of fun for the Chritmas

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Mayhem and more in Mayes

County in Octoberby: Laraine Larimar

We had so much going on in Mayes County in September, namelyin Pryor, we thought theyd be sleeping the month of October

away. Well, they must have kept the coffee owing becauseOctober is another month of fun and games, so see what grabsyou and get on over to Mayes County before the warm weathergoes away.

A reminder that First Saturday Traders Day is going strong andif you want to be in on the action, get over to South Coo-Y-Yahand Park Streets early Oct. 4 5 to grab your space. All kinds oftrading, bargaining and haggling is happening, so see what youneed while you are there. You name it, theyll haggle for it. (918)825-0157

Oct. 11 is the big day for all the golfers out in Green Country,

and this is the perfect time of year to get in on the game. Patricia

Island Golf Course is hosting Drive for Disasters Golf Tourney for

the American Red Cross. For only $75/player or $300/team, you

can get in on the 4-person scramble action. The Red Cross dependson the kindness of strangers, so give them some love while you save

serious bucks on tee times. Two-hole sponsors sign, and a $25 per

player in credit toward doors prize tickets, mulligans, putting contest

and putting string and corporate sponsorships are available. If you

are feeling the golf clubs calling your name, then make this one a

must. Your spouse will understand as long as you claim you were out

doing a bit of fundraising to help your fellow man. It sounds a lot

better than saying you went to play golf all day. Call (918) 782-

7882 or e-mail Jim Sellers: [email protected] for more.

Ready for some tailgating? Then check out the South Grand LakLions Club Seventh Annual Chili Cookoff and Tailgate Party onOct. 19, 11 am 2 pm. Wear your favorite jersey and eat up.If you have a chili secret that you think will net you a prize, thenmake a batch and come on out to Langley City Park. Check inwith www.GrandLakeChamber.org for more.

Pryor keeps the fun going in November with the Second AnnuaFall Craft Fair at St. Marks Parish on Nov. 2. A bake sale is abig part because the money helps with all kinds of things, but b

sure to get in on the quilt rafes and get some of the Made wLove English Toffee. over 30 local crafters will be there and yo

can help Catholic Cherities and Eastern Oklahoma Outreach byshopping! Get more at (918) 825-4186.

We had to sneak in a little winter and Adair did us proud withChristmas in the Country on November 9. This big festy of funis all about getting you in the holiday spirit. A big parade at 1pm where Saint Nick gets pulled along by a couple of hulking

Clydesdales is just the beginning. Happening 9 am 4 pm, youcan certainly enjoy the holidays before they get too crazy. (91785-4242 for more.

Stick with us for more Mayes in November, because you know tare only warming up for the big season ahead.


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Ottawa offers October wondersby: Amy Addams

We love that Ottawa County always offers an interesting assortment

of fun for each month and they didnt let us down for October. In fact,

theyve only sweetened the deal and lled our goody bags with morefun things to do.

We start the month at the Quapaw Casino where the Quapaw Casino

PBR Invitational (Professional Bull Riding) takes the stage Oct. 5. While

not held at the Casino, they are sponsoring the day of wild at the Miami

Fairgrounds. This is serious crazy and for all of us who love to look at

people doing dangerous things while we wonder whats going on in

their heads; this is the place to be. Starts at 8 pm and goes crazier from

there. Check in with www.pbr.com for more or to get tickets.

The weekend of Oct. 5 is also NEO Homecoming, so if you are an

alumnus of this college, you might want to check in or just come out for

the Norsemen football game. It technically starts on Sept. 30, so be sure

to see all the fun things they have scheduled to ll the week at www.

neo.edu. Kick-off is at 2 pm, but the parade starts at 10 am, so get

there early!

Over the weekend of Oct. 12-13, D-Day Adventure Park is lighting up

Wyandotte with their Bridge Too Far Market Garden at the Bunker.If you are ready to blow off some steam and paint the park red (or

green, orange, blue or yellow), then you need to be there for this fun

event. All new audible play makes it more realistic, so check in with

www.ddaypark.com and sign-up. Call (918) 666-3411 with questions.

On Oct. 15, the British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony will be held at

the G.A.R. Cemetery at 2 pm. Its a sweet honor of the 15 cadets who

died in training while attending B.F.T.S. #3 in Miami 1941-45 during

WWII. A reception will be held at NEO College Ballroom after the

ceremony. If you are a fan of WWII and would like to attend, call

(918) 542-6685 for details.

The Rebels are celebrating 25 years with a car show on Oct. 20 at Twin

Bridges State Park in Wyandotte and its free to come out and droo

over all the shiny pretties and listen to the sweet music coming out of

all those tailpipes. Aaah, the excitement of a car show! If you want toparticipate, call (918) 540-1340 or register at www.route66cruisers

org, but if you just want general info, call (918) 542-8002.

One of Oklahomas favorites, Tracy Lawrence will make a one-night

appearance at Buffalo Run Casino on October 24. What an awesom

use of a Thursday night, eh? Tickets are affordable at $30/$40, so

what are you waiting for? Spots ll fast dont wait until the 23rd to

grab your seats or you might be sorry. Call the box ofce at (918) 5

7141, Ext. 2200 for more info or check in with www.buffalorun.com.

Miamis historic Main Street is not only a piece of Route 66; its also

a great place for all kinds of tricks and treats on Oct. 31 where

the Great Boo-Ha-Ha is happening at 5 pm. Local churches, re

departments and schools are joining together to give kids a shot at t

or treat in a safe place. If you would like to help or make a donation

call (918) 542-1590.

We are sneaking peeks into November everywhere and there is one

event we had to let out of the bag The Platters will be at Coleman

Theatre Nov. 2 at 7:30 pm and anyone who knows the old classic mu

before it was done with computers, knows this talented group. We ca

think of a better way to spend a Saturday night than with some goo

old classic music in this beautifully restored theatre. Get more from

(918) 540-2425.

Keep it here in November well be looking for special places for y

holiday shopping specials and whatever else Ottawa has in left in th

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DelawareDelaware County celebrates theseason and natureby: Dakota JonesOkay, every month, I keep thinking that this will be the end of stuffn Delaware County and every month, they keep the fun coming.

hey must be buying those energy drinks by the case. We have aot for October, so hold on because here we go.

We start October with the Taste ofGrand at Integris Medical Plaza where

ocal restaurants are working hard toentice you to give them a try. Plentyof wine and entertainment makes thisan even better way to donate to aworthwhile cause. Proceeds help keepntegris Grove Hospital Foundationhriving. Its a fantastic way to sampleew places before you invest entirely.

ind out more from (918) 399-4392 orheck out www.tasteofgrand.com. Over

25 food and wine vendors are expectedo wear your dancing shoes and beeady to have a Grand time!

f you are worried that you might put on a few pounds from allhat food and wine, then take a few to participate in the JaySprint Duathlon & 5K also on Oct. 5. No matter your skill level,heres a way for you to get some exercise in. It all happens at J.B.

arp Stadium and the fun begins at 9 am. Get more from www.ufusracing.com. The duathlon is a 5K/14 mile bike ride/one mile

un chip timed, but there are all kinds of other timed events ftouit your skill level.

he following weekend, it doesnt stop with plenty of fun tomake your fall fabulous. Grove celebrates fall on Oct. 12 9am 4 pm with the KGVE Fall Fest on the lawn of Town Hall.Please bring some cans of food for their food truck, but stick

around for the reward: a scarecrow contest, pumpkin patch andplenty of vendors with crafts, food, antiques and more will behere to keep you excited about all that fall has to offer. www.groveareamerchants.com

ust up the road, Bernice NatureCenter is celebrating fall withhe Great Pumpkin Fall Festivalon Oct. 12; hay rides, nature

rafts, face painting, chili andweet treats along with the

Great Pumpkin Drop is only thebeginning. Call the park at (918)257-8330 for more.

We close the day with Fashions Night Out in Grove. With all theboutiques in Grove, its a best bet for all of us who want to lookpectacular and who like to ride in limos. Complimentary limo

service isnt all they offer; snacks, appetizers and trunk shows areall make for an evening of fun and elegance. Check out all the

participating merchants at www.groveareamerchants.com.

Halloween gets all the attention on Oct. 25 with Har-Ber VillageHistorical Haunted Halloween starting at 5:30 pm. Grab yourcostume and bring your ashlight for an evening of spooky for the

whole family. Be a part of the fun with a costume parade, music,face painting, food and historical re-enactments. Its all part ofyour program fee ($7 max: still less than a movie) for a lot of funthree hours on a Saturday night.

Jay is celebrating Halloween with Trunk or Treat on Halloween6 9 pm at the DelawareCounty Courthouse. Its agood way to have the kidsenjoy Halloween withoutworrying about their safety.The First Baptist Church in

Jay is also making for afun fall with a Fall Festivalthe same night 6 pm 8pm. Instead of trick ortreating, you can let thelittle ones run around andhave a different kind ofcelebration. The Churchis located at 503 N. 4th

Street. (918) 253-4859

It doesnt stop in Delaware County in November, so we decided togive you some hints on what they have in store: a Christmas OpenHouse in Grove, Pioneer Days at Har-Ber Village and plenty ofevents to honor those brave men and women who have servedour country are all coming this way in November. Well have thescoop in next months issue, so until then, keep your eye on thislittle crazy county that keeps the good times happening.


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CraigCRAIGCO

UNTY

Craig County is ready for cars,

good food and moreby: Laraine Larimar

AdairADAIRCOUNTY

Adair Countys awesome Octoberby: Trent McDaniel

Craig County, namely Vinita, is ready to get the holiday seasonunderway and theyve started the fall fun with some great thingsto do and see all on the same day! Were gonna give you whatyou need to know to get on over there.

The day begins at the

Oktoberfest at Holy GhostCatholic Church on Oct. 12 andhaving been there, we have tosay that they have some prettyscrumptious food and manypretty goodies you dont evenknow you need yet. Best part isthat they decorate everything sonicely you get to hang out, eat

some awesome German fareand enjoy the scenery. Lots ofentertainment, pony rides, andarts and crafts make it a perfectway to spend a fall day. We highly recommend you try thebratwurst and sauerkraut. Get all you need from www.vinita.comor call (918) 256-7133.

Since you are in the area, check out the Route 66 Car Show &Swap Meet on the same day at North Park. Its a biggie and fuof all classes of cars from the antiques to the classics to the muscars. Plenty of prizes and dash plaques along with a cruise mait a perfect fall day overall.

If you are looking to make your mark in the entertainment biz,

might want to mark off Oct. 29 and head over to the Vinnie ReCultural Center at 6 pm and take your turn at the mic. Plenty olocal performers will all be there ready to show off what they do. Find out more from www.vinita.com.

Well have more of Vinitas plans for the winter season inNovember so stick with The Pulse for all you need to know.

A-HA! Adair County, namely Stilwell, is hopping in October! Theyve

planned a nice selection of fun things to get you up and out while the

seasonal weather is still forgiving.

We found out about a nice carnival at

Adair County Park Oct. 10-12 and if

you are in the neighborhood on Oct.

11, get yourself a hot bowl of yummy

chili at Stilwell United MethodistChurch for only $6. They are serving

food 11 am -1 pm and then again 4

6:30 pm. If you want, you can have

your chili for lunch and dinner. Works

for us! If you want, you can even get

your chili to go. We just cant think of anything more awesome than

that. You get to hang out at the carnival, eat chili and have a day of

fun in Stilwell.

Its not like Stilwell stops there either. They also have the

Halloweenies taken care of too with Trunk-O-Ween on Oct. 31 at

Carson Park from 5-6:30 pm where the little ones can have a safe

and easy Trick-Or-Treat experience. Plenty of local folks making

that Halloween is fun as well as safe give us a warm fuzzy feeling

If you havent been to Stilwell in a while, you might want to take a

new look at this little quaint town because they have lots to make

an October to celebrate. Well have more for the holiday season

so stay tuned or go to www.stilwellareachamber.com or call (918)

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Whats New


HEALTH-BREASTC

ANCER

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I read the information that comes across my e-mail home pageand oftentimes I see one story that says big strides are beingmade in breast cancer, but not much is said about what these

strides are. As many of us are approaching that time of yearwhere we make contributions to various causes, we want to knowif our money is truly making a difference, and for those of uswho donate to breast cancer causes, we wanted to know what isbeing done to kick Breast cancers butt to the curb. Heres whatwe found:

1. Studies contribute to nding some of the causes: Aswe all know, lifestyle can be a contributor to breastcancer and overall cancer risk. The effect of exercise,weight gain or loss, and diet on breast cancer risk is be-ing investigated. We recommend that all women do theirpart to live a healthy lifestyle just because you should.

As we discussed last year, genetic testing for BRCA1and BRCA2 mutations have not been conclusively linkedto breast cancer, but research shows that the two genes

present together can be a big factor in whether a wom-an will get breast cancer (or not) as well as whether ofnot survivors will get it again. Environmental causes arealso being looked at as contributors to a womans risk,but this study is only in the early stages. One government

group is also looking at a Sister Study where 50,000women whos sisters have breast cancer are being fol-lowed for 10 years to see what factors could cause th

to develop breast cancer as well. www.sisterstudy.org

2. Medications to reduce risk: drugs related to vitamin Aare being looked at to reduce breast cancer risk; Fenretinide (a retinoid drug related to vitamin A) has beeshown to reduce risk as much as tamoxifen. Other drubeing studied are aromatase inhibitors (drugs that intefere with how much estrogen the bodys tissues can matend to make it less likely that breast cancer will returbut they are more useful with post-menopausal wome

3. DCIS help: DCIS stands for Ductal carcinoma in situ,meaning the cancer has not left the breast yet and is

the presence of abnormal cells inside a milk duct in thbreast. It is considered the earliest form of breast cancer. Many treatment options are available: lumpectomfollowed by radiation therapy, mastectomy, lumpectomalone, hormonal therapy after surgery and other treament cocktails are the various options available towomen who have been diagnosed early. Chemotherapa treatment that sends anti-cancer meds throughout thwhole body is not usually needed for DCIS. If you hav

DCIS, you and your doctor will need to decide whattreatment will work best for you. The key to getting thright kind of treatment is to get mammograms regular

as suggested by your gynecologist. Mammograms arehighly sensitive and can ensure that you get the safestand least invasive treatment early on. Which brings uthe next topic-

4. New lab testing: Researchers have found that in manywomen with breast cancer, cells may break away fromthe tumor and enter the blood. These moving tumor ce

can be detected with sensitive lab tests. Although thestests can help predict which patients may go on to havtheir cancer come back, it isnt clear that the use of thetests will help patients live longer. They potentially mabe useful in patients with advanced breast cancer to h

tell if treatments are working.

Newer imaging tests and scintimammography (mollar breast imaging) are both being investigated to seehow well they work to evaluate abnormalities that mabe breast cancers. A new type of mammogram, tomosthesis (3-D mammography) is an extension of a digitamammogram. The breast is compressed only once (thaGOD!) and a machine takes many low-dose x-rays asit moves over the breast and images are then combineinto a 3-D picture. This technology uses more radiationthan 2-view mammograms but may see more cancers nd anomalies earlier.

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5. Treatments:

Oncoplastic surgery: when women cannot have breast-conserving surgery, oncoplastic surgery may be an op-tion, but it is still really new and involves operating onboth breasts simultaneously.

New treatment drugs are also being investigated:A drug class has been developed that targets cancerscaused by BRCA mutations. This class of drugs is calledPARP inhibitors and they have shown promise in clinical

trials treating breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers thathad spread and were resistant to other treatments. Other

drugs under investigation are targeted therapies: HER2-targeting drugs (HER2 is a more aggressive cancer) arebeing looked at and many are in testing phase, anti-angiogenesis drugs (drugs that counter the blood vesselsdevelopment to stop nourishing the cancer cells) andtargeting drugs (especially hormone therapies) are beingstudied too.

Other drugs: biophosphonates (drugs that strengthenbones that have been weakened by metastatic breast

cancer) and drugs that help cancer-ghting drugs workbetter are in trials. Sometimes the medications workwell, and other times, they did nothing for the patient, soworking with your doctor is key to nding the right cock-tail to help ght the disease.

Vitamin D therapy is another idea being researched fur-ther. A recent study found that women with early-stagebreast cancer who were vitamin D decient were morelikely to have their cancer recur in a distant part of thebody and had a poorer outlook. More research is need-

ed to conrm this nding, and it is not yet clear if takingvitamin D supplements would be helpful. Still, you might

want to talk to your doctor about testing your vitamin Dlevel to see if it is in the healthy range.

Where to go for more help:reast Cancer Network of Strength: toll-free: 1-800-221-2141,

n Spanish: 1-800-986-9505, Web site: www.networkofstrength.rg: Patients and survivors may be matched with someone who has

ad the same diagnosis and is the same age. Partners of breastancer patients may also get support.

usan G. Komen for the Cure: Toll-free: 1-877-465-6636, Webte: www.komen.org: Offers information on breast health and

reast cancer tools, including videos and quizzes and referrals toupport groups. Some written materials are available in Spanish,Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, and Korean.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): toll-free:-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC INFO), www.cdc.gov: To ndut more about the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early

Detection Program (NBCCEDP), which provides breast and cervicalancer early detection testing to women without health insuranceor free or at very little cost.

Oklahoma Project Woman: 918-834-7200, www.klahomaprojectwoman.org: free mammograms, diagnostic

procedures and surgical services to women in Oklahoma with nohealth insurance. They would be thrilled to have volunteers anddonations.

www.ok.gov/health/: state service for women 50-65 for freemammograms, free referral and follow-up for abnormal results.1-888-669-5934 to see if you qualify.

www.thebreastcancersite.com : for only one dollar, you can

purchase a mammogram for a woman in need. They also haveplenty of cute little things for sale with the pink ribbon theme and

fair trade items.

Think pink and kick breast cancers butt!


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HALLOWEENTRICK

ORTREATING

Trick or treat, smell my feet. Give me something good to eat!

Trick or treating is a part of Halloween that children look forward

to all year. Dressing up, running around with family and friends,knocking on doors and getting treats is a treasured tradition formany. Most children come home with a sack full of candy thatwould make any dentist cringe in fright. In fact some area dentistshave begun offering a candy buy back or exchange. Manyparents laugh and say, Whats the harm? One night of fun andsugar wont hurt them. This is probably true but there are otherparents who are not as comfortable with this sugar overload.Here are a few alternative treats for those that feel guilty for

sending kids home with a sack of chocolate and sugar.

Many party supplystores carry Halloweentreats in bulk. Some

choices are glow in thedark tattoos, stickers,glow sticks or bracelets,or small bubble

containers. Mini play-dough containers can often be bought in bulk as can tiny crayonboxes. You may want to give out crayons and coloring pages.

Homemade snacks and treats are discouraged often due to safconcerns. Many parents have their children throw away anyunpackaged food items as soon as they get home.

Halloween pencils and bookmarks are a good choice for schooaged children. Certicates or coupons forlocal fast food places or restaraunts are achoice also. A certicate for a free icecream or fries is a nice choice. Mini-sized water bottles or fruit juice boxesare a fun treat. Clemintines or Cutiesare healthy, citrus choices. Raisin packs

are cheap and tasty. Chocolate chipgranola bars can be great treats. Theyare both sweet and healthy. Individualpackets of fruit leathers or roll-ups makegood choices as do fruit snack packets.

Here is a chance to share things you enjoyed as achild. Go Old School and give out Slinky toys, Silly Putty or yyos.

Be creative. It might be true that one night will not hurt. But if yconscience will not let you do it, then have fun coming up with asafe, healthy alternative.

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s rapidly approaching that time of year where we have to starto think about our Christmas lists. Some of us cant wait to get outand get started and some of us will be starting on Christmas Eve.

We asked around and found some ways to get your Christmas

oing without losing your mind. Here are some ideas we found:1. Have a list! This is the biggest thing many shoppers go

without. Its much easier if youve sat down and written out whoou are buying for and how much you are willing to spend. As youhink of ideas for each person, write them down. Be sure to crossach item off as you get it.2. Work from your list. As you buy, cross items off, write

own where you got them, the price and date. Keep all receiptsogether for returns/exchanges. This also helps if you ndomething better and want to return.3. Look at your budget and available credit. Do you really

want to be maxed-out on your credit cards on January 1st? Most

f us will use credit but keep in mind what you can afford to payff by spring.4. Shop around. The internet has opened up a whole new world

f opportunities. See if there is a coupon for what you want. Many

ocal retailers will honor competitors coupons just to get yourbusiness.

5. Do a gift exchange. If you have a large family, this is a greatway to go with the adults and even with older kids. Many of uswould rather have one large gift that we really wanted than tenmaller gifts we could do without.6. Think handmade. If you areood at a particular thing, makeome of your gifts. Cookies, quilt throws, candles, soaps are

all wonderful gifts from the heart. If you have a friend who israfty, ask if they will help you with whatever they are good at.

Dont wait until Dec. 15 to ask! You can also trade-out for theiravors. Offer to watch someones kids for a day in exchange forandmade items.7. Shop local. We keep stressing this, but some people forget

hat the local retailers are even an option. Read our Editorialn page 4 to see why this can be a great idea.8. Think gift cards for older kids. Older kids want the

xpensive items and most are high-dollar. Have everyone

buy gift cards from places like Best Buy or a game store and theycan use them all towards one big gift after the holidays. You mayhave to make a trek out on Dec. 26th, but itll be worth it.

9. Start early. Some retailers increase their prices for theholiday season. Now is a perfect time to get that list whittleddown and keep more of your cash.

10. Buy from local crafters/artisans. If you nd that perfectgift for coworkers/friends, see if a local artisan will give you aprice break to buy more than one of the same thing.

11. Dont be afraid to shop sale racks especially for kidsclothes and toys that they probably wont even want next year.Clearance racks are always a great way to see what you can get

cheaper.12. Be willing to try places youve never gone to in the

past. Antique stores, second-hand, hospital fund raiser shops areall great places to nd that unique item. Always shop with yourrecipients taste in mind, not yours.

Well have more for you as the big day approacheth, but dontwait until the bitter end. Now is a great time to get started andget organized. Check in with us on Facebook and let us know your

ideas for a fun yet affordable holiday. Well put our favoriteideas in the December issue of The Pulse to help you keep your

holiday in the green m

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