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Upfront

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Out & About: Photos from Around Town

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Mayor’s Minute: Rose District Farmers Market Over 40 Vendors Providing Fresh & Healthy Food

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Keeping History Alive: Museum Broken Arrow

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Fighting Crime: K9 Unit Setting the Standard BA to Host Prestigious Conference in 2021

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National Treasure: John E. “Jack” O’Conner “They Touched Our Heroes for the Last Time”

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Local Business: Becoming a Destination Pottery World Drawing Fans From All Over

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Pastor’s Corner: Who Am I? It’s Not About Who You Are, but Who God is

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Capitol News: State Reps Busy in Their Districts Rep. Ford Keeping Busy Serving Constituents

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Stop in and Say High!

Compassionate Alternative Medicine Dispensary

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BA Buzz: Whats Buzzin’ Around BA Backto School Events, Boxing Highlight August

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Love & Compassion: Happy Endings BA Animal Shelter Showing its Love for Animals

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Feature: Reigning Class 6A Champs Should be a Contender Again

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Destination Downtown: Bringing Bramble to BA New Breakfast & Bar Coming to Downtown

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Events Calendar

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Profile: Brent Brassfield Showtime Coming to the Rose District

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UPFRONT

upfront Title repeat?

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So, while we were getting this issue ready, there was all this excitement and hype about the coming school year, football season, fall, and all that stuff — and all over the place, too. Seriously, it didn’t take too much to get people into it. You just ask “What do you think about the upcoming football season?” and blammo, we’re in the fall mode.

Now, of course as I’m writing this, it’s 96 with a heat index of 113, but we’ve all been there.

So anyway … what do you think about the upcoming football season?

Well, I’d say the consensus is pretty good. Of course, the squad is coming off their first — but certainly not the last — state championship, with a 28-20 win over Jenks in November of last year. As you already saw on the cover, this year’s team is raring to go, and we chatted with Coach David Alexander. You’ll get the skinny in the coming pages.

As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve got a nice feature on the K9 program at the Broken Arrow Police Department, and if I do say so myself, it’s pretty good. For some reason, a lot of people expect the safety that is provided, but don’t really know too much about the mechanics that go into keeping us safe. I have worked with cops and police dogs for about 19 years. I was pretty well acquainted with K9 stuff, and these guys are off the chart. This is a world-class department, and they keep adding accolades to it.

You’ll certainly want to check out the K9 story.

Also on tap this issue is a new column from our friend, Deb Wimpee. Deb was good enough to adapt her cyber presence — BA Buzz — to our little magazine.

You’ll be able to keep up with exactly what’s going on in BA and what the “must attend” events are.

You’ll definitely not only want to check this out in this issue, but all issues to come.

Now another really relevant section is that on the Compassionate Alternative Dispensary.

Clearly, at this moment in history, in this little corner of the world, everyone has a lot of questions on the new medicinal marijuana laws. They were good enough to give us some answers.

Alongside all that, you can get a new column from the good Representative Ross Ford, good words from the BA Animal Shelter, and a new restaurant headed to town (the Bramble). And of course we have the usual out and about, so see if our photogs caught you having a good time.

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MAYOR’S MINUTE

Rose District Farmer’s Market Over 40 Vendors Providing Fresh & Healthy Produce

by Mayor Craig Thurmond The 2019 Rose District Farmers Market once again brings beloved, 100% Oklahoma-made, Oklahoma-grown products to Broken Arrow, MAYOR THURMOND including the freshest and healthiest produce and hand-crafted creations.

Every Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon, the farmers market convenes at the Rose District Plaza, located at 418 S. Main Street. Ample parking is available along our beautiful Main Street, as well as in the parking lots located near the plaza.

Over 40 vendors regularly attend the Farmers Market this year, along with local food trucks and live music.

These vendors allow shoppers access to a wide range of fresh local produce and skillfully constructed crafts. It’s also a place for families and friends to come together and enjoy what Broken Arrow has to offer, with shade from the beaming sun, cover from the rain, and a healthy means of living.

Each vendor brings a unique touch to their booths, offering your favorite crops, meats, home-baked goods, cheeses, and honey. You will see a range of vendors selling flowers, bulbs, and vegetables you can plant in your garden. Old Main Heirloom Farm even offers stunning rose arrangements at its booth.

Artisans, like Miller Statuary, have a large variety of habitat and kitchen crafts for sale. If you’re visiting with friends,

Broken Arrow’s own Carlson Messer Wine Works attends, and appeals to hobbyists and wine lovers alike with their quality wine.

There are special events that occur throughout the season, including cooking and gardening demonstrations, live radio broadcasts, petting zoos, pet adoption events, kid’s craft corners, and more. I encourage you to come out with your families and friends and enjoy finding the best of what Broken Arrow has to offer.

To learn more about what your city’s Rose District Farmers Market has to offer, please check out BrokenArrowOK.gov/FarmersMarket or follow Rose District Farmers Market on Facebook.

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What’s Buzzin’ Around BA Back to School Events, Showtime Boxing Highlight August

by Deb Wimpee Hello! With this being my first edition, I thought I would do a quick background of how the BA Buzz came to be!

Going back years ago, I always shared “did you knows” & “you don’t want to miss this” posts on my personal Facebook page, regarding things happening in our city. It only made sense that I create a page that was specifically about all the things I saw and heard while out and about “buzzing” each day!

By the way, Debra means “worker bee,” and since I have “what seems like” 50 J-O-B-S, that is quite fitting. I’ve always been fond of bees and their ability to achieve amazing feats, so it was quite fitting for the name to be “BA Buzz” — thanks for the idea, Scott Wise!

Before we get into what’s ABOUT to happen in BA, and in case you were wondering why there were so many people in random character costumes all over our city this past weekend, we were invaded by an anime convention called Tokyo in Tulsa. It should have been renamed Tokyo NEAR Tulsa this year, since it was in Broken Arrow! They took over multiple locations throughout the city! I heard there was a Spidey sighting at 101st & Elm! Looks like they enjoyed our city so much they are scheduling to bring it back next year!

Now on to what’s buzzin’ around town that you do not want to miss: 12TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH – Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. - noon at the Assembly Church 3500 W. New Orleans St. They will be offering free school supplies, haircuts, & health services / immunizations / vision screenings!

SAND DAZZLE / BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - Saturday, August 10 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Neinhuis Park Community Center 3201 N. 9th St. Family fun at it’s finest! Come enjoy free school supplies, hot dogs, jump houses & more!

CHUNK THE JUNK - AVB Bank & the City of BA partnered together for a cleanup initiative by placing large dumpsters throughout the city for your “junk” disposal through August 12! Check out AVB Bank’s facebook page for the details on locations and what can and cannot be disposed of!

SHOWTIME BOXING LIVE - Last but not least, something you ABSOLUTELY cannot miss! Here’s a hint of the excitement headed to Broken Arrow August 23 — ARE YOU REAAADDY TO RUMMMMMMBLLLLE???

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS the SHOWTIME Boxing LIVE Event, Aug 23rd Outdoors in the middle of our beautiful Rose District!

This event will be telecast WORLDWIDE! It will be Broken Arrow’s greatest sporting event ever! There will be a minimum of five bouts, maybe more. Two to three fights will be televised. Ticket information will be available on the City of Broken Arrow’s website https://www.brokenarrowok.gov/calendar That’s all the big events. If you haven’t already, make sure to go and like the BA Buzz for all things Buzzin in BA. Then be sure to download the Visit Broken Arrow app!

Signing off! Or should I say “Buzzing off!”

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LOVE & COMPASSION

Happy Endings BA Animal Shelter Showing Its Love for Animals

by Jeff Thomson The old stereotype of the villainous dog catcher is no longer the public image of the animal control officers on Animal Control Manager Lanny Dampf’s team. He leads a team of compassionate men and women who love animals. While I was there, I saw a citizen who dropped off a stray that was running into traffic, and another woman who was bringing in supplies to donate to the shelter to provide care for the animals inside.

“The city has been good to us, funding our expansion and growth. Our live release rate has skyrocketed as a result of our efforts,” Dampf said.

People fall on hard times, and they can surrender an animal free of charge if they live inside the city limits. The shelter also provides care and medical care for the animals that are dropped off, with the goal to re-home those animals through the adoption process or through the various rescue agencies that are part of the BA Animal Shelter Network.

$63.00. All dogs and cats (that are of age) are spayed or neutered prior to leaving the Shelter. All animals are seen by a vet before going home. In addition to the sterilization, dogs/cats receive a rabies vaccination.

Dogs are also tested for heartworms and are given a 5-1 preventative vaccine.

All potential adopters must fill out an adoption application and provide a valid ID. All adoptions are firstcome, first-serve on the day the dog or cat is available. There is a specific process outlined on the shelter’s website for adoptions to ensure that people understand what is meant by “first-come, first-served.” Just being in line beside the door doesn’t guarantee your place in the order of preference.

Dampf recounted this story. “We had a Burmese mountain dog that came in horrific condition, and my first thought was, ‘we’re gonna have to put this dog down based on her suffering.’ We have BA Animal Shelter two vets, and one of them is our shelter At the time of publication, there were 21 consultant who’s been with me for 17 years. cats available for adoption and 23 dogs Open Saturdays I reached out to him and said ‘we need available, according to the BA Animal Shel10 am to 3 pm some help.’ I don’t know what made that ter website. dog any different, but it just was, and he What does the adoption process look 4121 E Omaha St. donated his time and expertise, and like? Shelter procedures require that stray Broken Arrow, OK through a lot of effort, and a lot of TLC, that animals be kept for a minimum of five days dog gained a full recovery. before they are eligible for adoption. However, animals “That’s what keeps you going; your love and compasthat are “owner surrendered” to the shelter are eligible for sion for animals and happy endings.” adoption immediately. The adoption fee for all animals is Animals leave through adoption, rescue, or release to the original owner. Rescue and adoption are the primary focuses of the Shelter.

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FEATURE

Reigning Class 6A Champs Should be a Contender Again

by Tim Hudson Broken Arrow Football fans are at a fever pitch, as the team heads into this fall looking to defend their first state title, earned just months ago.

“What it means for our current students is that anything is possible.

The noise from the outside, and some of the doubt that crept in when things started to go the wrong way against Union and Jenks in the past, can be buried now, because last year’s group proved Broken Arrow has what it takes to go 13-0 and bring home the title.”

“I love the group of kids we have,” said BAHS Head Football Coach David Alexander.

“We’re going to be big on both lines, and we’ve actually got a deeper set of skilled kids than any year we’ve been here.

These kids can run, hit, catch, kick, pass, everything, and we have more speed now than any Broken Arrow team we’ve ever had.”

The squad took the Class 6A Division I state title last November in a 28-20 victory over Jenks, in front of almost 10,000 fans. The win came after three other fruitless state final appearances, and was a huge marker for BAHS.

be for our alumni and the entire community. A number of our school board members and longtime administrators are Broken Arrow graduates, and to hear them talk about what that meant to them, and to see them beaming with so much pride, was really incredible,” said BAHS Director of Public Relations Charlie Hannema.

Alexander, who is starting his sixth season at Broken Arrow, knows a bit about keeping a streak going. After graduating from Broken Arrow High in 1982, he went on to the University of Tulsa before being drafted into the NFL in the 1987 draft.

From there, it was 10 seasons in the NFL playing for both the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets. Later he was the head coach of the Tulsa Talons, in the AF2 Arena Football League. In January of 2014, he was announced as the new head football coach of the Broken Arrow Tigers.

“I think winning our first football state championship will go down as one of the most significant moments “We are going into this season with in Broken Arrow history. two national recruits, “I remember talking to Coach Alexander back in 2016, It was an amazing Miles Slusher and when he [Andrew] was just a freshman. He told me Andrew moment to be part of Andrew Raym,” he was likely going to be the best offensive lineman in school with our current group said. history by the time he was done. He’s definitely there – now of students, but I think I the question is where will he rank among the greatest high “All the kids are feelunderestimated how school linemen in Oklahoma history?” ing 10 feet tall and bullet special it was going to — BAHS Director of Public Relations Charlie Hannema. proof after last year, and 10

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it’s a new feeling around here. The enthusiasm has carried over into our workouts, and we are ready to put pads on and take the next step.”

Hannema agrees with the enthusiastic outlook.

“I think the biggest thing that jumps out on the 2019 team is athleticism. We’ll have game-changing players on both sides of the ball.

Defensively, Myles Slusher [committed to Oregon] has been starting since he was a sophomore, and continues to get better. I expect senior linebacker Campbell Yeager to have a breakout year. He was a terrific player last year as a junior, but got overshadowed a little by Zach Marcheselli [signed with TCU] and Gavin Potter [signed with Kansas] on the outsides. Up front, watch for big things out of senior Jaylen Moss. He has a ton of natural athletic ability, and I can’t wait to see how he’s developed and improved over the summer,” he said.

“On offense, you can’t start anywhere but Andrew Raym [committed to OU]. I remember talking to Coach Alexander back in 2016, when he [Andrew] was just a freshman. He told me Andrew was likely going to be the best offensive lineman in school history by the time he was done. He’s definitely there — now the question is where will he rank among the greatest high school linemen in Oklahoma history? With Raym, and then Trevor Burkhartzmeyer right next to him at right guard, the power run game will be a big factor again. It’s not easy to replace a guy like Noah Cortes in the

backfield, but I think sophomore Maurion Horn is going to really turn some heads. We’ll see how the quarterback race goes. We didn’t know a whole lot about how the quarterback position was going to shake out at this time last year either, and I’d say that worked out alright.”

The look of the team is a little different, however, as Alexander said that there are 10 returning starters, but the stature of the team will be a little smaller.

“We were big and physical last year, but we didn’t have a lot of

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speed. We had some big physical receivers who could catch and block, but this year we are going to be a little bit different looking,” the coach said.

Owasso drove to the BA 41-yard-line. The drive was cut short, when their Hail Mary on the final play failed to convert, setting the stage for Broken Arrow’s state final birth.

“We feel pretty good with our 10 returning starters, but we’re going to be a smaller team than last year.”

“Of course, Union is always going to have a lot of great, skilled athletes. They have defensive backs that are very good and well coached,” he said.

He said that when looking to the 2019 season, he counts rival Owasso to be tough contenders.

“The word on the street is that Owasso has a fantastic football team,” he said.

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“So they are going to be very formidable, as usual.”

Alexander said that the fans will have an impact on the season as well, noting that Broken Arrow fans have always been top-notch.

“The community has been incredibly enthusiastic about everything. Since I’ve been here, I’ve asked the Booster Club to do

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a lot, and each season they take it to the next level,” he said.

“This group of parents that we have right now is motivated and do a great job of getting the kids out in the community. I’ve asked them to try to feed the kids 5-6 days out of the week, and they have made every effort to do so, and more. It’s been incredible.”

According to the coach, the Broken Arrow Pride squad will have a lot to be excited about in 2019.

“We want them to walk around with Broken Arrow Pride t-shirts on and be proud, and they are,” he said.

“We are going to see how good this team can get.”

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DESTINATION DOWNTOWN

Bringing Bramble to BA New Breakfast & Bar Coming to Downtown

by Dana Pugh Bramble Breakfast & Bar is a breakfast destination in Jenks and the Pearl District in Tulsa, but soon you’ll be getting your Bramble brunches and lunches right here in Broken Arrow! A brand new location is coming to the heart of BA by the end of this year. They will be serving up their signature made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch dishes, with fresh breads, well-crafted cocktails, and much more.

Bramble doesn’t stop at brunch, they serve a full menu with breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings. You can stop by for a delicious meal any time of day to satisfy your cravings for eggs, pancakes, sandwiches, burgers, mac and cheese, healthier options, and so much more!

Bramble Breakfast & Bar is known for its excellent drinks, too. From their frozen cocktails to the 12 different kinds of mimosas they have to choose from, there is a huge variety of delicious drinks to try. Best of all, you’ll be able to enjoy them at the huge 35-seat round bar that will be going in at the new BA location!

Johnna Hayes, Sara Day and Debrah Zinke are the co-owners of 3 Sirens Restaurant Group, a female-owned and female-run business. They believe in offering nothing but the best, and they’re excited to expand into Broken Arrow with this new location. In addition to the Bramble Breakfast & Bar locations in Jenks Riverwalk and the

Pearl District, they also have the Bird and Bottle, a bistrostyle bar near 31st and Harvard in Tulsa. They are bringing a brand new grab-and-go market to Tulsa, which, along with the new Broken Arrow location, is slated to open just in time for the holidays.

Bramble will offer Broken Arrow residents a place to come and spend quality time and have great food with the whole family. There is a saying, ‘If you don’t love what you’re making then people are going to know,’ and Bramble owners and employees definitely love what they’re making. You can see it in the food, the quality of service, and the family-friendly atmosphere you’ll find at Bramble.

“We like to use high-quality and organic products, and our executive chef, Stephen Lindstrom, works locally and regionally with vendors, farmers, and purveyors to get the freshest products possible,” said Hayes. “We use local eggs from Fisher Eggs and local chickens from 413 Farm.

Everything is as house-made and house-prepped as possible. If we can’t make it ourselves, we get it locally.”

Bramble Breakfast & Bar Broken Arrow will be located in an old church cathedral downtown. Until it is open, you can stop by any of the other Bramble locations for a taste of what’s coming! To view a menu or get more information about the 3 Sirens Restaurant Group and its restaurants, visit www.bramblebartulsa.com.

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AUG/SEPT EVENTS CALENDAR

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6 PM

Katie Wheat Pernu Opening Reception Museum Broken Arrow 7 PM

Michael Cavanaugh: The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John John H. Williams Theatre

Sat, Aug 10

12 PM

8 PM

Senior Living Expo

38 Special

Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center

The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino

1-3 PM

Nienhuis Park Community Center

Wed, Aug 7

Ice Cream with Spiderman & Batman

7:45 AM

Marble Slab Creamery

Tulsa Faith in Business Series

Take a picture, meet & greet, and enjoy a treat with these super heroes.

Cedar Ridge Country Club

4-9 PM

Brown Bag It: Tulsa PAC Staff Revue

Harold Sutton Benefit

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

SugarLand

BA Elks Lodge

Fri, Aug 2 11:15 AM

Chamber Seminar: HR for Small Businesses

Harold Sutton is a US Navy Veteran who lost his home in the 2019 tornado. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

The Elks Lodge is located at 10266 S 241st E Ave.

Cost is $20 at the door.

Sat, Aug 3

Broken Arrow Church of Christ

Aug 4 - 8

9 AM

Free Back to School Bash & Community Health Fair

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Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event Rhema Minowski Red Center

Tulsa Tech - Peoria Campus

A premier children's consignment event focusing on high-quality clothing from maternity to junior sizes. They also carry baby equipment, toys, books, games, shoes, home decor, and much more!

10 AM

Sun, Aug 4

The Assembly at Broken Arrow

Free North Tulsa Home Expo

Tie Dye Party Ray Harral Nature Park

3rd Grade Cheer Fundraiser Wal-Mart Supercenter Parking Lot The 3rd Grade Gold Cheerleaders are selling kettle corn for $5 each, the girls get $2.50 for each bag they sell. They also accept drop in donations.

Sun, Aug 11 Auditions for War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast

Mon, Aug 12

Museum Broken Arrow

Aug 9 - Sep 1

9 AM

Sit Less, Move More, Learn Better Broken Arrow Academy

Wed, Aug 14

Times Vary

11:15 AM

Mamma Mia! John H. Williams Theatre Check out tulsapac.com for show times & ticket information.

Monthly Chamber Luncheon Central on Main Ballroom

Aug 16-18 The Wizard of Oz Performance

Aug 9-11 The Wizard of Oz Performance Broken Arrow Community Playhouse The shows on Aug 9 & 10 start at 7:30 p.m., while the show on Aug. 11 starts at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $22-25. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain.

5:30 PM

Bowling for Rhinos

Fri, Aug 9

Broken Arrow Lanes. Check-in begins at 5:30p.m. This event includes 3 hours of unlimited bowling & shoe renta. Cost to participate ranges from $20-25.

Crayons Improv Comedy Show

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Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Broken Arrow Community Playhouse

Thu, Aug 8

7 PM

Rose District Plaza Every Saturday through October.

Central Park Community Center

6:30 PM

Vacation Bible School: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity

12:30 PM

6 PM

Community Blood Drive

LTAIO Book Club - Wonder by RJ Palacio

8 AM

Rose District Farmers Market

12-6 PM

Aug 4 - 7

AVB Bank, Downtown - 2nd floor

Family fun at its nicest! Come enjoy free food, drinks, jump houses, and school supplies. Items are limited.

The Wiggles Party Time Tour!

12:10 PM

8 PM The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino

10 AM

SandDazzle/Back to School Bash

Broken Arrow Community Playhouse The BA Community Playhouse will tell the story of young Dorothy Gale, swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. The shows on Aug. 16 & 17 start at 7:30 p.m., while the show on Aug. 18 starts at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $22-25. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain.

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8 AM

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Chamber Networking Breakfast

Scotfest

Tulsa Tech Broken Arrow Campus Callahan Room

Events Park

Deep Purple: The Long Goodbye Tour

Thu, Sep 5

The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino

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Brent Brassfield Showtime Comes to the Rose District Thanks to Forward-Thinking Officials

by Packy East The Rose District will be ground zero for a Showtime Network boxing card on Friday, August 23.

The ring for the match will likely be situated in the intersection of Main and Commercial streets.

“This worldwide telecast is going to be on the same level as what the city of Broken Arrow deserves; it’s on the move,” Brent Brassfield, business retention and development coordinator for the city of Broken Arrow said.

“It’s unusual to have an outdoor event of this sort, and there’s a lot of work and logistics involved as opposed to having it indoors.

This mainly came about because Tommy was a lifelong friend.

I was the mayor in Miami, Oklahoma for seven years, and we put on several events with him there,” Brassfield said. “We are not sure yet what the seating capacity is going to be, we’re still going to look at the final count of the number of table and VIPs we can put around the ring, but we are probably looking at 1,200 to 1,500 seats.”

“This is going to bring a tremendous amount of exposure to Broken Arrow and the Rose District. This could lead to other big things for our town, as it has in other cities and towns.”

The card features the main event of super-middleweights Vladimir Shishkin and DeAndre Ware, along BRENT BRASSFIELD with a bout between junior welterweights Shohjahon Ergashev and Abdiel Ramirez. Of particular interest to area sports fans will be a bout featuring undefeated heavyweight Trey Lippe Morrison.

Trey is the son of the late boxing and film star Tommy Morrison.

“The agreement is that there will be at least five total fights, with two being guaranteed televised main event fights. When all the announcements are made, there is likely going to be seven total fights with two televised,” Brassfield said, adding that the undercard fights won’t be completely finalized until after press time.

“The main attraction for this part of the country is for sure Trey Morrison, and we are certainly excited about that. In addition to being Tommy Morrison’s son, he’s an up-and-coming heavyweight from Vinita. He’s a strong attraction not only there, but Oklahoma in general.”

He said that Morrison trains locally in Broken Arrow at Evolved Fitness, where there is a big full-color poster of him. Currently, Morrison is being trained by famed boxing trainer Freddie Roach.

He counts the Broken Arrow City Council’s forward thinking as being pivotal to the acquisition of the event.

“The receptiveness of the Council and the Mayor to doing an event this quickly was key. It’s going to take the entire organization to pull this off. I wouldn’t have brought it forward to consider had I not thought the organization could handle it,” he said. “The promoter, Tony Holden, is one of the most respected boxing promoters in the world, but he also has a very strong connection to the entertainment world too. ” Brassfield says that he gives credit to the entire Broken Arrow economic development team for helping with the event.

“Norm Stephens, Lori Hill, Steve Yoder, Brian Barger, and Kayla Coomer are all pitching in” he said.

To find out more information on the card as it is released, as well as ticket information, please visit the Rose District’s Facebook page.

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This Building Still Talks Odd Fellows Hall - 116 S Main Originally, George McKeehan operated a drug store out of a wood-framed building located on this site. The Odd Fellows Lodge was built in its place in 1924. (For more information on the Odd Fellows in general, including their mission and history, go to https://odd-fellows.org). The Broken Arrow Chapter of the Odd Fellows met on the second floor, while Garrett Brothers Hardware (later J. H. Akers Hardware) operated out of the first floor. Still standing today, this quaint early 20th Century mercantile building features ornamental brick corbeling and is occupied today by the popular Water’s Edge Winery and Bistro (www.wewba.com) We would love to hear your stories and memories about the Odd Fel-

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Artifact Spotlight - Film Reels of the movie “Broken Arrow” Circa 1950 The Museum BA's artifact collection includes three film reels that contain this technicolor western, which premiered at the Nusho Theater on July 21, 1950. Nusho was right here on Main Street at 124 S Main. The Nusho Theater opened in 1935, closing its doors for good in 1952; the building is still standing and now houses Glamour Gowns & More. In the early 1950s, the popularity of going to the movies declined due to the growing popularity of television. The movie “Broken Arrow” was directed by Delmar Daves and stared Debra Paget, James Stewart, Will Geer, and Jeff Chandler. This film won a Golden Globe for Best Film Promoting International Understanding, and it won a writers guild of America (WGA) award for Best Written American Western. Although the film won several awards, it lacked historical accuracy, and several of its depictions were less than favorable. Did you go to the premier of "Broken Arrow?" Have you ever seen this movie?? A lot has changed since the movie was made, that's for sure. ~ Courtesy of Allie Cloud

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FIGHTING CRIME

K9 Unit Sets the Standard Broken Arrow to Host Prestigious Conference in 2021

by Tim Hudson Broken Arrow will see law enforcement officers and dogs from all across the United States in town in 2021 to host the prestigious North American Police Work Dog Association Conference.

“NAPWDA is the only organization whose standard are recognized by the Supreme Court,” BAPD K9 Officer and NAPWDA K9 Trainer Marque Baldwin told BA Magazine.

“Some agencies don’t want to align themselves with them because the standards are more difficult and stringent; their standards are based on case law.”

According to their website, NAPWDA “strives to enhance the use of police work dogs by law enforcement agencies through continuing education in the form of local, state, and national workshops, held periodically throughout the year.”

The department had been members of NAPWDA since the formation of the K9 unit in 1984. Initially, it was largely the work of a former chief and one dog — Rocky — that grew into a full unit.

Baldwin says when he received a National Valor Award after the K9 apprehension of the notorious Bever brothers in 2015, the notion of going bigger came to light.

“During that time, I was able to get a National Valor Award that opened the door for us to be able to go to the nationals,” he said. “In Oklahoma, they only have a certification for narcotics, and they have to have the CLEET [Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training] or the state of Oklahoma Narcotic Detection.

What the BAPD strives to do, and it’s not just the K9, it’s the Special Operations Team, it’s our Honor Guard, it’s everything that has to do with the BAPD; we seek to be the leaders in education.

"We try to provide a learning environment, and opportunity for advanced training. We really want to set the standard for training.”

Baldwin said that after attending Nationals, BAPD officials were left asking the question “Why were we not having this in Oklahoma?”

“It started as us wanting the opportunity to have teams come in and get certified,” he said.

According to Baldwin, excellence in training while working with police dogs is critical, in that when dogs are used the average of suspects surrendering without a bite is about 30%.

“Agencies that have a higher percentage are urban places like Miami,” he said.

Most of the dogs that the Broken Arrow Police Department and NAPWDA deal with daily are what’s known as “dual purpose” dogs.

That is, they deal with narcotics, explosive detection, and searches — which is known as utility work.

“It’s just like a bullet. Once I discharge a bullet, I have round accountability, and it’s the same with a dog. But unlike a bullet, once you let the dog loose you can recall him,” he says.

One of the best things about NAPWDA, according to Baldwin, is the fact that it’s a non-profit.

“They don’t get paid. It’s a national non-profit organization, so you know why they are doing it,” he said.

“I want to not only bring honor to the agency I work for but also the whole state. It’s not about what’s happening in Tulsa, but what’s happening in Broken Arrow. We want to set the standard for training in this state.”

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Becoming a Destination Pottery World of Oklahoma Drawing Fans From All Over

by Tim Hudson Pottery World of Oklahoma is becoming a popular destination for people all across the state.

Owners Tony and Tammy Farve say that they could have had the shop anywhere, but they just love Broken Arrow.

“It’s such a great place to do business,” Tony said. “This line of business — pottery, chimineas, and so forth — there’s people that sell them in the Tulsa area, but we felt like the Broken Arrow market was a great opportunity for us. This is where we live. Being local and being in Broken Arrow, it just made sense.”

Tony and Tammy say that their search for unique and unusual items to decorate their own poolside gardens and back yard led them to the decision to open the store.

“There is a lot of joy in creating beautiful and artful presentations each spring, and nurturing them all year long. We have opened a store that is, for us, a blank canvas and enable us to share our designs and creations with others,” Tammy said. “We look forward to the opportunity to explore the market for unique décor; we hope others will share our excitement when they come into our store. Many customers consider this their’go-to’ location for gifts; they pick a pot for a custom planting, while they wait.”

Tony says there are hundreds and hundreds of pieces of different decorative items for sale at Pottery World.

“We have Talavera pieces, we have chimineas; almost all of this stuff we’ve imported from Mexico at some point,” he said.

“We do a lot of our ‘Make and Take’ planting events inside our warehouse. The Make and Take planting events are something we are really proud of. We have different types of classes we hold, but ‘open tables’ is our favorite. You come in and pick the pot or the planter that you want. We will have the flowers, the ivies, and the vines and you can plant in them on our tables.

We call it making ‘your living masterpiece.’”

He says the events can be inside, but weather permitting they like to hold them outside in the back yard.

“What surprises everybody about the store is that there is this tiny little storefront out front, and they walk in to a nicesized showroom and a large warehouse and market in the back yard that is full of pots and chimineas. We have over 100 chimineas and 500 pots, and it’s hard to tell that from the outside,” he said.

While it is the wide inventory and events that bring people through the door at Pottery World, it’s the prices that keep them there.

“I can’t stress enough that it is our prices that we are the most proud of, and they are the prices that we can offer, mainly because we go directly to Mexico. We import most products ourselves, so we have taken out the wholesalers. The prices of our products really can’t be beat anywhere in northeastern Oklahoma,” he said.

“We invite everyone to visit our Facebook page, which can be found at Potteryworldok; our webpage, potteryworldok.com; or better yet, come see us in person.”

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Who Am I? It’s Not About Who We Are, But Who God Is

by Justin Carpenter, Senior Minister - Northside Christian Church There is this really famous story about Moses that happens early in the book of Exodus. It’s the story of Moses and the burning bush found in Exodus chapter 3. While a bush on fire yet not being consumed is an incredible feat that only God could pull off, there is another portion of the story that I think is even more incredible.

During the conversation, God says that He has heard the plight of His people and He intends to rescue them. Thus, He is sending Moses back to Egypt to free the people from their oppression. And Moses’ response …. “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

Who am I? Moses is second guessing all of his decisions and feels as though his not capable of success at all. Can you blame him? He is wanted for murder, he is on the run, and now he is even a shepherd for another mans flock … he has no power, no position, and no people of his own. He is neither an Israelite, nor an Egyptian … Everything about his life seems to point to failure … He is nobody! Additionally, he knows all of his shortcomings. He knows his limitations, and can’t see how he might be able to do all that is asked of him.

I think that this story could just as easily be our story. How many times have we questioned whether or not we are qualified, capable, equipped, etc. to do what God has called us to do. Who am I? Yet what I find hope in is God’s response. In Exodus 3:14 God said to Moses, “I am who I am.

This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” In other words, God is saying to Moses, “You are asking the wrong question. The question is not who you are, but who I am, and I will be with you.” The one who existed before time began, the one who spoke light into existence, the all powerful one will be with him. And that is all Moses will need to accomplish His plan.

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Justin Carpenter is the Senior Minister at Northside Christian Church.

thing and everything inside of you screams “Who am I?” God looks at us and says, “It is not about who you are … but who I am … and I will be with you. God understands your story. He knows who we are and what we have, or have not, done. He understands our shortcomings, understand our flaws and failures. What I find hope in is that like Moses, God wants to use you — not in spite of your doubts and unbelief, but use you in the midst of your doubt and unbelief. Know that if you are a Christian, the I Am is with you, and what He calls you to do He will be faithful to see through.

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State Reps Busy in Their Districts Rep. Ross Ford Keeping Busy Serving Constituents

by Rep. Ross Ford With the first session of the 57th Oklahoma House of Representative meeting our Constitutional requirement of adjournment

by May 31, 2019, you might wonder how your elected representatives will be filling their day during the dog days of summer. I’ll tell you how — we will be busy in our Districts!

It has been a very busy summer so far. I met several times with the Oklahoma State and Tulsa County Emergency managers to stay up to date on the historic flooding throughout Oklahoma.

Thankfully none of District 76 was affected by the flooding, only by the winds and rain that accompanied it.

It was great to see neighbors helping each other covering damaged roofs, repairing fences, and removing fallen limbs. That is what makes Broken Arrow such a great place to call home.

In addition to the weather, it was an honor to attend and raise a flag on Memorial Day at Floral Haven’s Flags of Honor. It was also my privilege to attend the Folds of Honor Gala. This great organization provides scholarships to the spouses and children of military service members disabled or killed in action. You will find me attending different civic club meetings each week in Broken Arrow. I was able to assist the civilians serving hamburgers at Tuesdays in the Park, and have been to several ribbon-cutting ceremonies. I continue to meet with my constituents and other groups wanting help with future legislation.

That brings me to the main point of my ramblings, interim studies. Some may be wondering what an interim study is. Interim studies give the legislature an opportunity to conduct an in-depth look at an issue that may become future legislation. The sponsoring legislator must submit a request to the Speaker of the House before conducting an official study. The Speaker then reviews the requested study and either approves or denies the request. If approved, the Speaker will assign a date and place for the study.

Most studies are held during the fall, when the legislature has adjourned. Some legislation is complex and requires much discussion before the finale language is agreeable to all stakeholders.

Not all interim studies will make it through this process. Some topics may take several years to work out all of the kinks.

The House of Representatives has 101 members. These members requested 145 interim studies. Some of the topics requested deal with agriculture, foster care, mental health, education-discipline in the classroom and home, and small farm meat and food processing. These studies help a legislator understand the issue.

The interim studies give the legislator an opportunity to hear from

professionals and interested constituents on issues that are important to the state of Oklahoma.

I have filed three interim studies. All of my studies are to protect families in Oklahoma. The first one deals with residential foreclosures. I know that you are thinking, what does a retired police officer know about residential foreclosures? The answer is, not enough! There are some less-than-honorable practices occurring in Oklahoma foreclosures. If Oklahoma intends to respect the rights of property owners, we must ensure that mortgage companies have standing in foreclosures.

The second interim study will focus on missing persons and the recovery of their vehicles. When law enforcement discovers an abandoned vehicle on the side of a road or on private property, the officer may be unaware the vehicle is connected to a missing person. The officer currently has two options, impound the vehicle or release the vehicle to the registered owner. When a vehicle is released, evidence could be compromised. We need to study alternatives that would preserve any possible evidence. To do this, we will work with cold case investigators, the medical examiner, wrecker companies, and other interested parties to find a solution.

The third one deals with sex offender registration. I will bring interested parties together to redefine certain language, clean up how to handle the homeless on the list, and how long the offender has to register upon release from the Department of Corrections.

During the dog days of summer, I stay busy representing District 76 and all of the citizens of the great state of Oklahoma.

I am pleased to introduce you to a new program called Checkbook, a great way for citizens of Oklahoma to know how their tax dollars are being spent. The website is Checkbook.ok.gov. The State of Oklahoma financial data is your data, and giving you easy access to it is Oklahoma Checkbook’s mission.

Due to major renovations, most of the state capitol is closed.

The Agriculture Building is temporarily housing the offices of the Representatives. I’m looking forward to seeing the changes in January 2020.

Check out my Facebook page for updates while we are out of session. If you need any assistance, please contact my office at 405-557-7347 or 918-381-4777 or email me at ross.ford@okhouse.gov AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 | Broken Arrow City Magazine

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Compassionate Alternative Medicine Dispensary Here to Help

by Dana Pugh Since the passing of State Question 788 and the legalization of medical marijuana, doctors, patients and medical marijuana advocates have seen success story after success story in our community. Even if this treatment isn’t right for every patient, it sure is helping a lot of people with ailments ranging from anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, seizures, to cancer — just to name just a few. Now that medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma, patients are able to use it to manage symptoms with a recommendation from their doctor.

Compassionate Alternative Medicine Dispensary is here to help, offering a wide range of medical marijuana products. A knowledgeable staff is there to help you find exactly what is right for you. They’ve even helped a patient, Hollie, avoid invasive and painful treatments after she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast and bone cancer. You can see her powerful story and testimonial about her medical marijuana treatment on their Facebook page, @CompassionateAlternativeMedicine.

In addition to providing high-quality products at the dispensary, owner Ashleigh Rosson also provides vital education and resources to our community right next door. The Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Information Resource Center is in the same building, but it is a separate entity that supports and helps patients learn about the steps to obtain a medical marijuana license. It

is there to provide information, answer questions, and help people understand the ins and outs of use before, during, and after seeking a medical marijuana card. And they have a lot of fun!

They host fun events like patient drives and horticultural classes for medical marijuana card holders, but if you’re not a cardholder yet, you can also stop by anytime to ask questions about medical marijuana.

Some classes they’ve offered are: “Cannabis and Your Legal Rights,” taught by Marine and former police officer Matt Smith, “Ratio Dosing and Glass Safety” and “How to Grow Cannabis on Your Porch!”

Compassionate Alternative Medicine Dispensary and The Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Information Resource Center are adding new products and events for you. You can check out upcoming classes on their Facebook pages or call (918) 984-5001 for more information.

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