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Fall is in the air... Here we are, another fall upon us. With that comes a new school year, sports season, cooler weather, and of course, Halloween. I guess everyone has their favorite part of the season, and hopefully we’ve covered most of the bases with this issue. First up, as you already saw on the cover, it’s a new season of Rams football. With such a strong showing last year, there are more than a few fans who believe this Owasso squad can take it all the way. As I’m sure some of you know, we have a sister publication in Broken Arrow, and are well aware that the big state rivalry this year has to be between the Rams and the Tigers. With that in mind, we are going to follow this one to the end and cover each step in each respective magazine. That started with the last two subsequent covers — each depicting five players in a similar huddle pose. We get started on the Rams’ season in the feature story, with Coach Blankenship talking about this coming season and info on players to watch. Of course, we have something on my personal favorite fall event: Halloween. As I tell my friends, “it’s kind of my thing.” As I’m writing this, there are several boxes of decorations sitting in my living room waiting, much to the chagrin of my wife, to be put up. I love the whole of it all — the cooler weather, the fall colors, the scary movies on TV, spooky stuff all around; as I said before, “it’s kind of my thing.” So The Castle at Muskogee’s Halloween celebration is right up my alley. These guys completely do it right, and it’s not that much of a drive at all. Seriously, there’s almost too much to choose from there, so
check out the article then go check out the event. Another good one is the story on the Bison Records Dispensary. The coolest thing about that story is that I had the opportunity to get to know owner Danny Baker a bit. I like to be around interesting people, and Danny is exactly that. Super easygoing and approachable, you would never know that over the years this guy has played with some of the biggest names in music. As talented a guitar player as he is, he’s equally a music fan and seems to also be pretty passionate about the medicinal benefits of his product. Check out that story, you’ll like it. Additionally, we have some good stuff from City Hall and the alwaysgreat Pastor’s Corner, this time with Father Christopher Waters, from the Anglican Church of Saint Paul. Father Waters reminds us that we are always better together than separate. There’s also some good stuff on the very positive “Neighbors in Need” organization, and an old Broadway classic coming to the Tulsa PAC. Be sure to check our Out and About picture page to see if you or any of your friends made it into this issue. Don’t let me take up any more of your time; read on and see you in November!
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Arts & Entertainment: Cats is Purr-fect Fun Hit Broadway Musical Returns to BA in October
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Making A Difference: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Meeting a Need: Records & Good Health Redbud District Boasts Unique Dispensary
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Out & About: Photos from Around Town
Feature: Rams Ready for Some Football Year Expected to be a Great One for Owasso Football
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Pastor’s Corner: Better Together than Separate
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Giving Back: Miracle-Ear Making a Difference Foundation ‘Hear’ to Help the Community
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CHARACTER COUNTS
A City with Character
City of Owasso Focusing on Building Character Traits by Tim Hudson City of Owasso HR Director/Character Coordinator Michele Dempster is working hard to bring character traits to the forefront of conversations all around Owasso.
She said being cautious involves recognizing relative strengths and vulnerabilities, and developing a healthy skepticism of impressions while looking for wise counsel.
“The purpose of character initiation is to purposefully focus on a different character trait every month, and to make character a part of everyday conversation again,” she said.
“Often, when we feel most secure, we must take closest heed. When we respect the lessons of experience and recognize success requires thorough planning, good advice, careful implementation, and wise oversight, we can become cautious people,” she said. “Cautiousness is a type of wisdom. It not only knows the right or correct action to take, but it also looks for the right timing of those actions.”
In addition to writing and social media campaigns, the City of Owasso has five banners posted MICHELE DEMPSTER throughout the community with the monthly character trait printed on them, in an effort to increase character-based vocabulary in everyone that sees them. “The whole purpose is to emphasize character and encourage recognizing character in those around us. We want to shift the focus from achievement-based to recognition that there is character involved in achievements,” she said. “It’s great to recognize a child for making straight A’s, but as we all know, those can come in different ways, so when we recognize them for the determination that it took to make those straight A’s, that also keys in that it was the determination that was important, too.” The character trait for August was Cautiousness, which Dempster said is defined as knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions. “We cannot effectively make life up as we go along. To be cautious, we must carefully count the cost before beginning something new, and we must give ourselves time to think constructively instead of pouring more energy into a flawed effort,” she said. “A cautious person recognizes failure is most possible when it is least expected.”
September’s character trait is that of Orderliness, which is defined as arranging yourself and your surroundings to achieve greater efficiency. “Orderliness is analyzing a situation to identify the guiding purposes, organizing all relevant elements according to those purposes, and then maintaining standard arrangements for ongoing success,” said Dempster. “Orderliness requires us to step back and look at the bigger picture. From this perspective, we can determine which items belong in a particular place and how they should be arranged to effectively accomplish the purpose. Organization for its own sake is hardly inspiring, but this greater perspective can provide the everyday motivation to order our lives efficiently.” The Character Trait for October is Initiative, which is defined as recognizing and doing what needs to be done before being asked to do it. “A person who has initiative understands the surroundings and takes appropriate steps to improve them. If we exercise alertness as we go about our responsibilities, we will notice the small details that go into each project,” she said. “With this perspective, we can see needs and take appropriate action. By knowing what is going on around us, we can address the spoken and unspoken needs that fall within our area and abilities.”
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Neighbors in Need Helping Families Through Hard Times by Maria Gus There are many reasons to help a neighbor. Perhaps they have already done something kind for others and they deserve kindness in return. Or maybe they’re new to the area, and need to feel welcomed into the community. It could also be “just because” giving is truly better than receiving. For the incredible volunteers at Neighbors in Need, they believe the primary purpose in life is to help others. Since 2009, Neighbors in Need has helped countless families and individuals meet their basic food needs. Established by Tiffany Bell and Cheryl Stettler, Neighbors in Need exists to assist families experiencing financial hardship by providing food and household supplies. They serve their neighbors in Owasso, Collinsville, Sperry, Skiatook, and Oologah. Located in the Redbud District on Main Street Owasso, they partner with Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Reasor’s Foods, Kum & Go Convenience stores, Aldi’s Foods, and Walmart Neighborhood Market. This non-profit organization is staffed by volunteers giving of their time and resources, like the use of personal vehicles for donation transport. With no paid staff, 100% of all donations are used to serve the needs of Owassoarea families. “We strive to serve families who may be facing temporary hardships by feeding their family,” says Neighbors in Need volunteer Robin Smith, “We do not want anyone in our community to go hungry.” After many years of supporting their neighbors, the organization was frequently asked about the availability of pet food. Pets are members of the family, too, after all. The need to consider the whole family, including the family pets, gave rise to the establishment of Pete’s Pals in Need, the Neighbors in Need pet food division. Coordinated by Robin Smith, they are now able to help family pets with dog and cat food. Neighbors in Need began pet food distribution in May of 2019. By the end of June they had provided food
for 205 dogs and 105 cats. They provide enough dry dog, puppy, and cat food for a week. Recently, they received close to 500 dog and cat snack donations from Stella & Chewy’s (Chewy.com) for distribution during their open house in August for the Gathering on Main. Food distribution hours are every Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They also distribute on the last Saturday of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pet food is also distributed at these times. To qualify for assistance, neighbors must reside in the service area, provide identification, and show a current utility bill or lease agreement. Eligible families can receive fresh food once a month. Every three months, in addition to produce, they will receive four household supplies of their choice and two bags containing basic food staples. “Our families shop from our shelves and select items they prefer,” says Smith. Neighbors in Need tries to offer opportunities to choose what will best serve each family. During the month of June, Neighbors in Need served 182 households, which included 529 people. Anyone wanting more information or to make a donation, can visit their website at neighborsinneed.help or call 918-949-5291. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 | Owasso City Magazine
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Rams Ready for Some Football! Year Expected to be a Great One for Owasso Football by Aeron Turley
Summer is winding to an end, and fall is fast approaching — bringing with it plenty of Owasso Rams games to enjoy! For many sports fans, the onset of fall only means one thing: It’s football season. Football season starting up always reminds me of Owasso football games with my friends when I attended Owasso High School. I remember walking through the gates and seeing the bright lights, feeling the electricity in the crowd, and listening to the horns in the Pride of Owasso Marching Band. With football season also comes crisp cool weather, the buzz of the overhead flood lights, and the roar of the crowd on Friday nights. The team has been hard at work this summer, gearing up for the Folds of Honor Patriot Bowl game against Broken Arrow.
ever. Owasso Head Coach Bill Blankenship said there are several team members already committed to universities across the U.S. One standout player, Isaiah Jacobs, has been sought after by teams across
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the country and will be making a decision soon. Coach Blankenship expressed his excitement for this year’s season. “We have numerous returning players and we spent the summer working hard to retake the field strong this fall. These boys are faster than they’ve ever been. We are ready for a great season.” They have been keeping up an intense training schedule this summer with pratice every day. They will continue practicing after school all season. Last year, Owasso held the Broken Arrow Tigers scoreless in the first quarter of the semifinals, the first time all year a defense was able to shut down the BA offense for a full quarter. The smothering Ram defense held the Tiger offense to just 42 total yards. A large step up from the game against Broken Arrow at the beginning of the season,
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when the Rams fell 47-20. The players worked hard all season, falling to top seeded and eventual state champion Broken Arrow in a thrilling 10-7 state semifinal game. Blankenship, who has been head coach of the Owasso Rams for three years, said he looks at “the BA games like bookends. The team grew a lot over the course of last season, and we will continue to do so.” The Rams have three players returning that had more than 30 catches last season. They are Kelan Carney and Trey Goins, both wide receivers; and Mario Kirby, a tight end. Goins led all Owasso receivers in yardage, touchdowns, and yards per catch as a sophomore last year. Hayden Grant, who has officially committed to
Tulsa University, had 43 tackles and four sacks last year. He could dominate as a defensive end this season. It will be thrilling to watch these players’ training and tenacity come to life on the field.
Blankenship is going into his 35th season as a football coach. He gained 25 years of that experience leading high school football teams at Eastwood Christian, Spiro, Edmond Memorial, Tulsa Union, Fayetteville, and most recently Owasso High School. His high school teams have reached the State Championship game nine times — winning five state championships, including three at Union, one at Fayetteville and one at Owasso. He also coached nine years in the college ranks, including eight at the University of Tulsa and one season at the University of Memphis. During that time, his teams competed in six bowl games. In 2012, his Tulsa team chalked up 11 victories while winning the
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Union. Next year’s game will take place in Owasso.
The Rams will face Broken Arrow in the Folds of Honor Patriot Bowl, driven by the Jim Glover Auto
Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service-members. Owasso and Broken Arrow have partnered this year to rebrand their classic rivalry game to benefit the Folds of Honor organization. During the game, the Jim Glover Auto Family will present a check to Folds of Honor for a portion of each vehicle that was sold in the month of July, plus an additional $5,000 on behalf of Broken Arrow and Owasso Public Schools. This will be adding to the already impressive total of $450,000 that the Auto Family has generously donated to the Folds of Honor since 2013.
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Both teams will wear their home jerseys for the inaugural Folds of Honor Patriot Bowl game. This is to symbolize being on the same team and working together. Marching bands from both schools will be performing patriotic songs before the game. There will be a special show at halftime, as well. Spirit
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groups from both schools will be participating in a combined performance that fans certainly won’t want to miss! The season opener was played August 30, at Bentonville West in Arkansas. The Rams will play a total of 10 games this season, five away games and five home games. The first home game will be against Fayetteville, Arkansas, on September 6, at 7:30 p.m. Be sure not to miss the citywide pep rally at the Owasso Gathering on Main on September 5, at 6 p.m. Then do not miss the chance to see the Owasso Ram’s take on the Broken Arrow Tigers for the first time since last season’s epic game. “We know everyone in Oklahoma will be paying attention when the two most recent state champions square off on the football field,”
Owasso Executive Director of Athletics Zach Duffield said. The game will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, September 13, at Broken Arrow’s Memorial Stadium. The Ram Zone will again be open this season, and Owasso fans are encouraged to pick up their Ram apparel before the game. It is located at the stadium’s west corner. The Ram Zone is run by the Owasso Ram Football Boosters club, and has been open since August 6. It is open every weekday, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The Owasso Ram Football Boosters are sponsoring “Breakfast with Coach B. “You can join Coach Blankenship and the Owasso Rams football
coaching staff this season for Breakfast with Coach B at Trails End BBQ, located at 8888 N. Garnett Road, in Owasso. The breakfast series will include chalk talk, game film, and an insider’s view of Owasso Ram football from Coach Blankenship and his staff. The first of the series of breakfasts was held on August 28, but you can still purchase a season pass to attend Breakfast with Coach B for $250. Come out and support your very own Owasso Rams this football season!
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VFW Here to Help Veterans Programs at VFW Post 7180 Assisting Local Veterans by Maria Gus The Owasso Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7180 was chartered in October of 1986, and has since offered a location for veterans to find help with VA benefits, assistance during emergencies, and many opportunities to serve the Owasso community.
Wilkenson said that VFW member Dan Brown and his son have begun a program where they bring a service dog to spend time with Owasso veterans. While the program is new and still in development, Wilkenson has already seen amazing things with the animals.
Current VFW commander Arden Wilkenson has been at the helm since July of 2018, and has been able to not only meet the needs of veterans in the community, but also find ways to serve the entire Owasso area.
Brown served in the Army from 1994 - 2000, and again from 2006 - 2011. After returning home from his time in Bosnia and Iraq, Brown became interested in learning more about service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD. He discovered several programs existed out of state, but there was a large fee associated with training a service dog. That’s when Brown heard about Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma and found his companion, Valor.
Commander Wilkenson’s goal is to help Owasso through the many services the VFW provides, including assistance with the upkeep of the City Community Center as a partner of the city of Owasso. They also work to keep the post maintained through fundraisers such as their monthly breakfasts and a quarterly fish fry. “Our veterans have served anywhere from two to 30 years,” said Wilkenson. “They are loyal as they continue to want to serve their community. They are some of the most loyal, most trustworthy, and hardworking people you will meet.” Wilkenson also knows something about hard work. He served in the Navy from 1966 until 1970, with all four years of service taking place in Vietnam. His first ship was the USS Carronade IFS, a rocket firing ship that patrolled the coast of Vietnam from the demilitarized zone to the Cambodian line. His second ship, the USS Ogden LPD, carried 1500 marines to deploy for combat service. Now, he serves his country as a champion for service members and the community. The Owasso VFW is able to offer all programs that are provided by Veterans Affairs, and any assistance programs. Service officers are able to direct veterans to the program that will best suit their needs.
Brown had been attending monthly meetings at the VFW with Valor, when he decided his sidekick could help others, too. “The veterans enjoy seeing Valor when she comes in,” said Brown, who has continued training Valor with his son. “Our son, Zack, has been training her since 2018. There weren’t a lot of dogs out there to help with PTSD.” Now, Valor gets to lighten up the atmosphere of the VFW with her friendly face. Brown added, “Therapetics focuses on mobility and PTSD. They need trainers, and will teach people how to help train the dogs.” Although Valor is relatively new to the VFW, Wilkenson is eager to see how it could help members in the future. Owasso community members are invited to visit the VFW to learn more, and to also find ways to help area veterans. For additional information on the Owasso VFW, call 918-698-6656. For more information on Therapetics Service Dogs of Oklahoma go to therapetics.org or call 918-270-4226. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 | Owasso City Magazine
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Cats is Purr-fect Entertainment Hit Broadway Musical Returns to BA in October by Michael James
There will be plenty of memories to be made, as the award-winning Broadway musical Cats returns to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center this October 9-13.
lighting design by David Hersey, and sound design by Abe Jacob. The first time the show hit the stage was in the West End of London in 1981.
According to Libby First with Celebrity Attractions, they and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust are “thrilled to announce one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, Cats, will return to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for a limited eight-performance engagement, October 9-13.”
“Cats won multiple awards, including seven Tony Awards — one for Best Musical. Both the original London and Broadway cast recordings won Grammy Awards for Best Cast Album,” First said.
Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages. It now features new sound design, direction, and choreography. “Experience Cats for the first time as it begins a new life, or let it thrill you all over again,” First said. According to First, Cats’ first U.S. production was in 1982 at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre, where it ran for 7,485 performances and 18 years. It was originally directed by Trevor Nunn with choreography and associate direction by Gillian Lynne, scenic and costume design by John Napier,
The hit song “Memory” from Cats has been recorded by over 150 artists, from Barbra Streisand and Johnny Mathis to Liberace and Barry Manilow. “The Tony Award-winning Best Musical held the title of longest-running musical in Broadway history, until it was surpassed in 2006 by Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera,” she said. “The original Broadway production closed on September 10, 2000 and is currently the fourth longestrunning show in Broadway history.” The most recent revival returned to Broadway in 2016. “The creative team for the newest production of Cats includes John Napier (Scenic & Costume Design), Natasha Katz (Lighting Design), Mick Potter (Sound Design), choreography by Andy Blanken-
buehler and based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne, and direction by Trevor Nunn,” she said. “Since its world premiere, Cats has been presented in over 30 countries, has been translated into 15 languages, and has been seen by more than 73 million people worldwide.” The production set to appear in Tulsa will mark the first tour of the Broadway revival of the iconic musical, and it comes at a time when anticipation for the musical is at a fever pitch as the first-ever, liveaction film adaptation of Cats, produced by Universal Pictures and Working Title, will open on December 20, 2019. KOTV-News on 6 and the Tulsa World are partners with Celebrity Attractions in the presentation of Cats as well as the other shows this season. Those shows include Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Les Miserables; the new production of Miss Saigon; the new musical Anastasia; the first national Broadway tour of Disney’s Frozen; Ronald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; and the new musical based on a true story, Come From Away. For more information about the production, visit www.CelebrityAttractions.com or www.CatsTheMusical.com.
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Records & Good Health Redbud District Boasts Unique Drive-Thru Dispensary by Brian Reyes A Tulsa music legend has opened the only drive-thru dispensary in the state, in the Redbud district. “I believe I have the only drive-thru that’s operating in the state, and I have since April 20. You can’t have those in some areas in the state, but we can in Owasso,” said Bison Records Dispensary owner Danny Baker. “All they have to do is call in their order and it will be waiting for them. All they have to do then is show me their medial prescription and their driver’s license.” As the dispensary’s name implies, the space is also used as a record store. “I’ve been in the music business all my life,” Baker said. “I’ve been a professional recording artist and musician in Tulsa, and I’m an avid music collector.” Baker is, without question, Oklahoma music royalty. He’s played with pretty much everyone you can think of, and is still putting out albums. “I’m known as a classic Tulsa sound artist, but do blues, rock, really any type of music” he said. The unexpected death of his wife in April of last year led to both the opening of the dispensary, as well as his new record set to be released in October. “When my wife passed away, I left my job with the Cherokee nation and started a dispensary,” he said. “My oldest brother said, ‘like a stroke of genius, you own a record label and that way you would be unique and different. Just make it a record store/dispensary.’” He said that the dispensary portion of the business he knows from his own life. “I know from personal experience the medial value of cannabis. Many people have been using it that way for years, but it’s always been against the law,” he said, adding that he and his late wife didn’t really use it themselves prior to it being made legal. “We didn’t really use it for many years, we weren’t against it, but we didn’t really do things that were against the law.” Baker said the operation is growing every month, and he’s sure that has a lot to do with the medical value of what he’s doing.
“There is definite medical value in this, and we want people to know that there are options besides opiates. We have some cough syrup that is a direct replacement for codeine cough syrup, and it’s there for people who truly need it,” he said. “It’s terrible that big pharmacy companies won’t get on board and say that this is a good option. I sell really good premium flower for a good price, and I like to use premium products all the time. I sample everything I sell. So I can look the customer in the eye and tell them if they are getting a good product.” On the music front, Baker’s new album is set to be released on October 18, at Soul City in Tulsa. “It’s a collection of songs I wrote for my wife,” he said. “I also have two brand new singles that are on a split with Explosive and Bison Record.” Bison Records and Dispensary is located at 300 W. 2nd Avenue, in Owasso. The phone number is (539) 208-5193 for more information, or to call in an order.
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Sep 12-15
Sat, Sep 28
Tulsa Tech
8 AM - 3 PM
Wed, Sep 4
9 AM - 10 PM
8 PM
11:45 AM
Rogers County Fair
Chelsea Jamboree Classic Car Show
Buddy Guy
Downtown Chelsea
Monthly Chamber Luncheon
Claremore Expo, Claremore
The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino
Fri, Sep 13
Sat, Sep 21
Tulsa Tech’s Owasso Conference Center
Thu, Sep 5
8 AM - 4 PM
10:30 AM
8 AM - 11 PM
6 PM
Alexandra Cousteau
Pioneer Day
Gathering on Main Hot Dog Night Featuring the Wanda Watson Band
Chapman Music Hall
Downtown Oologah
Main Street, Owasso
Sep 13-15
Sep 6 & 7
All Day
9 AM
40th Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival
Broken Arrow Event Park
Main Street, Wagoner
Fri, Sep 6
Claremore Lake, Claremore 6 PM
Cow Thieves & Outlaws Reunion Woolaroc Museum, Bartlesville
Black Buggy Days Guy Williams Park, Chouteau
Scotfest 2019
11 AM - 11 PM
Route 66 Cruisers Car Club 12th Annual Car Show
Wed, Oct 2
5:30 PM
11:45 AM
Murder Mystery Dinner & Auction
Monthly Chamber Luncheon
Bailey Education Foundation
Tulsa Tech’s Owasso Conference Center
8 PM
8 PM
7 AM - 3 PM
Deep Purple: The Long Goodbye Tour
Bert Kreischer
Day of Caring
The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino
The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino
Sep 24-29
Oct 4-5
FVW Post 577 8 PM
Cody Jinks
Sep 14-15
Times Vary
10 AM - 10 PM
6:30 PM - 10:30 AM
Les Misérables
Oklahoma Indian Summer Festival
Chapman Music Hall
Downtown Dewey
The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino
Washed Ashore Family Overnight Tulsa Zoo
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Tue, Oct 8
Thu, Oct 10
Oct 19-20
12-6 PM 8 AM
10 AM - 4 PM
Chamber Business Over Breakfast Panera Bread
Leadership Owasso Class Orientation
Vintage Market Days Creek County Fairgrounds, Kellyville
Sat, Oct 12
7 PM
9 AM
OKC Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks
Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative 2019 Annual Meeting
BOK Center, Tulsa
Sat, Oct 19 8 PM
Experience Hendrix
Robson PAC, Claremore
The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino
Oct 9-13 11 AM - 4 PM
Times Vary
Wed, Oct 23
Owasso Harvest Festival
Cats Chapman Music Hall Check out tulsapac.com for show times and ticket information. 10 AM - 5 PM
Rayola Park
11:30 AM
Golf Business Network
Thu, Oct 17
Bailey Golf Ranch
12 PM
Fri, Oct 11
Fall Traders Encampment Woolaroc Museum, Bartlesville
Tulsa Tech
8 PM
Air Supply
Sat, Oct 5
Oct 25 - Nov 3
Chamber Ambassador Meeting
The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino
2 - 7 PM
Times Vary
Little Shop of Horrors
8 PM
Liddy Doenges Theatre
Charlie Daniels Band
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School Events Thu, Sep 12 7 PM
Tue, Oct 15
6:30 PM
Girls volleyball vs. NOAH
Girls softball vs. Sand Springs
All Day
Girls volleyball at Regionals
Mon, Sep 16 Thu, Oct 17
7PM
All Day
Girls softball vs. Bartlesville
Girls softball at State
Tue, Sep 17
Mon, Oct 21
7 PM
Girls softball vs. Ponca City
All Day
Tue, Sep 24
Girls volleyball at State
6:30 PM
Sat, Oct 26
Girls volleyball vs. Muskogee
All Day
Thu, Sep 26
Boys & girls cross country at Regional Tournament
6:30 PM
Girls softball vs. Sapulpa
Wed, Oct 9
Girls volleyball vs. Broken Arrow
Fri, Sep 6
All Day
Fri, Sep 27
7:30 PM
Owasso football vs. Fayetteville, ARK
7:30 PM
Owasso football vs. Union
Tue, Sep 10
Thu, Oct 3
6:30 PM
Girls volleyball vs. Sapulpa
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Owasso football vs. Norman North
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SEP/OCT RECURRING EVENTS MONDAY 8 AM - Noon
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
Leadership Owasso Program
Seenagers Acoustic Jam
Various Locations
OCC Timmy & Cindy Room
Owasso Golden Agers Mexican Train Dominoes
1:30 PM
OCC Timmy & Cindy Room (2nd Wednesday monthly)
Blood Pressure Health Check Owasso Community Center
Golden Agers Learn to Line Dance
8:30 AM
1 PM
Owasso Golden Agers Parkinson’s Support Group
OCC Rams Room
11:45 AM
OCC Timmy & Cindy Room
Owasso Golden Agers Early Bird Fitness
2 PM
OCC Rams Room
Owasso Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon
Owasso Golden Agers Bunco
OCC Rams Room (1st Thursday monthly)
11 AM
OCC Lobby Area (3rd Tuesday monthly)
Tulsa Tech’s Owasso Conference Center (1st Wednesday monthly)
Owasso Golden Agers Writer’s Club
1:30 PM
Golden Agers Learn to Line Dance
Owasso Golden Agers Senior Nutrition Daily Lunch (M-THU)
4:30 PM
2:30 PM
Thrifty Skate Night
OCC Rams Room
Wheels and Thrills
Owasso Golden Agers Line Dancing for Fun
11:30 AM
6 PM
OCC Rams Room
Owasso Golden Agers Scrabble
Owasso City Council/PWAPGA
OCC Eagles Room
Old Central (First 3 Tuesdays monthly)
THURSDAY
1 PM
Owasso Board of Adjustment
9:30 AM
Community Room (4th Tuesday)
Owasso Golden Agers Bingo
8:30 AM
OCC Timmy & Cindy Room
Owasso Golden Agers Early Bird Fitness
Line Dances
Wheels and Thrills
FRIDAY
7 PM
Owasso Golden Agers Pinochle
English as Second Language Class
10 AM
OCC Recreation Room
Owasso Economic Development Authority
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
8 AM
8 AM
Community Room (2nd Thursday monthly)
Owasso Chamber of Commerce Business Over Breakfast
Veterans Donuts & Coffee
12 PM
OCC Timmy & Cindy Room (2nd Wed.)
Owasso Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Meeting
Various Locations (2nd Tuesday monthly)
4:30 PM
Thrifty Skate Night
OCC Rams Room OCC Recreation Room
OCC Rams Room
OCC Rams Room 11 AM
Owasso Golden Agers Community Pot Luck Lunch OCC Rams Room (3rd Friday monthly) 2:30 PM
9:30 AM
8:30 AM
Various Locations (3rd Thursday)
Owasso Golden Agers Bingo
Golden Agers Early Bird Fitness
Owasso Golden Agers Line Dancing for Fun
Owasso Golden Agers Card Bingo
OCC Rams Room
OCC Rams Room
OCC Timmy & Cindy Room
OCC Timmy & Cindy Room, (3rd Thur.)
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Better Together than Separate Pastors Prayer Group Bringing Hope for Unity to Community by Father Christopher Waters
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 33:1 Although our nation seems to be able to argue about everything, the one thing we can agree upon is that we are a divided nation! I could spend this entire article detailing our differences and how “our” beliefs, traditions, world view, and political opinions differ from “theirs.” However, in Owasso, there is a prayer group that is discovering what happens when divisions are minimized and unity and love maximized.
prayer, a congregation with a much larger building invited them to share space. The members of both churches worship simultaneously in different parts of the building and bless each other with joint potluck lunches, building maintenance, and shared outreach projects. The smaller congregation, for the first time since their founding, was permitted to remodel, paint and decorate their own space, and created a unique, holy space within the larger sacred location.
If these two churches chose, they could focus on their differences. One worships with traditional hymns, and the other has a praise I would like to tell you about it. band. Denominationally, each has particular worFATHER CHRISTOPHER WATERS ship styles, rules, and practices, but what joins Every Wednesday morning, pastors from them is much stronger than what separates them. across the city gather together to pray. We repTo them, they are two church families under the Lordship of Jesus; resent the entire spectrum of denominations, church size, and and they are all becoming friends. liturgical practice. We welcome men and women clergy; we do not care about race or social background. We have only one desire, and that is to love our Lord Jesus and serve him. During our weekly hour of prayer, we encourage these pastors and pray for all the churches and pastors in Owasso who proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray for our city, state, and national leaders. We pray for more people to come to know the peace, joy, and love of Jesus. We refuse to see ourselves as competitors; we are under-shepherds of God’s one flock, the Bride of Christ. If any are struggling, we lay hands upon them and pray for Jesus’ intervention. We are sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father, and brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. About 10 of roughly 30 pastors participate each week. We never know for sure who will be able to be with us. But this prayer team has been functioning for over two decades, and we have seen miraculous answers to prayer. Recently, one of the smallest churches in the group needed to move out of a space they were temporarily leasing. After months of
Being committed followers of Jesus gives them deep joy and love for one another. The leaders of both churches are determined to bless the other. In Romans 12:10, the Apostle Paul writes, “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” And later in 14:13, “Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.” (ESV). What would our country look like if Christians made a conscious decision to look like Jesus by acting like Jesus? If we would do that, maybe there would be less division in our country and more peace. Fr. Christopher Waters is the head pastor of the Anglican Church of Saint Paul and the Chaplain to the Owasso Fire Department. He and his wife, Janey, have lived in Owasso since 2000.
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Founded in 1948, Miracle-Ear is considered the most trusted name in hearing aids, offering the latest technologies, superior customer service, and the most attractive hearing solutions available. According to Michi Dyke, who co-owns Miracle-Ear of Broken Arrow with her husband, Steve, Miracle-Ear hearing aids are designed to help people enjoy fuller lives. “Miracle-Ear offers free, detailed hearing assessments and aftercare programs you can’t find anywhere else,” she said. “Every new day starts with a sunrise and endless possibilities. Possibilities where sound — big or small — helps enhance your experience and creates connections to those around you. At Miracle-Ear, we get that the sounds of life are a big part of what gets you going each day.” She said that Miracle-Ear has “highlytrained hearing instrument specialists” that work with customers to find comfortable and discreet hearing solutions that help them feel more prepared to take on what lies ahead. “Because every person’s day is different, our latest technology is customized to your individual hearing, so you can always stay connected to each moment
of your day. Whether it’s your morning coffee, lunch with a good friend, or evenings spent with family and loved ones, Miracle-Ear helps make every moment more memorable and gives you even more reason to say ... It’s going to be a good day,” Michi said. Steve Dyke said that the Miracle-Ear Foundation attempts to help people in the community who need hearing healthcare but cannot afford treatment. “Our goal is to double the number of hearing aids we donate to children and adults in communities across the United States. The MiracleEar Foundation is designed to support underserved Americans with a limited income and no other resources,” Steve said. “The MiracleEar Foundation has donated more than 16,000 hearing aids to 9,100 children and adults nationwide. With the Foundation, we want to do everything we can to help those in need.” Miracle-Ear user Karen Homosassa said she loves her Miracle-Ear hearing aids. “One of my ears was getting really bad, and I was having trouble in a crowd and hearing the TV as well. I looked MiracleEar up online and saw different people were more satisfied with them,” Homosassa said. “I went to Miracle-Ear and they explained everything thoroughly.
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A Haunting We Will Go The Castle of Muskogee Offers a Nearby Fun Experience by Tim Hudson
One of the best Halloween attractions in the state is just a short drive from Owasso, and is gearing up for another banner year. The Halloween Festival at The Castle of Muskogee is set to run on Fridays and Saturdays, from September 27 to October 26, and will include new attractions, in addition to old favorites. According to Beki Akins with the Castle, the Castle’s Halloween Festival is housed within the 14-acre Castleton Village. There, guests will find over 30 merchants, “a collection of crafty creations, home decor, and eccentric gifts.” “There are also drinks, dinner, and dessert options for people making the trip,” Akins said. “Our goal is to offer you and your group a truly unique experience, no matter the age or level of imagination” The Castle offers over 11 different haunting attractions, for which guests may purchase tickets. These are broken up into three district areas: the Fireside Tales, the Village Area, and the Celtic Hinge. The storytelling bonfire is the setting for the Fireside tales. It is familiar to people 24
who have visited the Castle as the Renaissance Faire Maypole each spring. “Guests will gather around and enjoy tales of adventure and festive times. This area of the village is also the home of some of our newest merchants, as well as the Castle’s Ultimate Maze,” she said. “If you’re thirsty, we suggest visiting the Bombshell’s Bunker Pub.” Each evening at 6 p.m., Castleton’s Dancers gather in the village square to kick off the night’s celebrations. Among other attractions at the square, visitors may also catch a glimpse of the Zombie Hunters, as they bring in the “Walkers” to release into the Dark Tower. The Celtic Hinge area is “the gateway to the scarier side of Castleton’s Haunted Village,” according to Akins. “As you leave the familiar lights of the fire pit and the Ultimate Maze, the streets wind down through the Celtic Hinge,” she said. “This area holds familiar and our beloved Chessboard Stage.” The popular Castle Zombie Run is sure to be another fun edition to the ongoing zombie saga. As the story goes, “Green
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Country has been infected and The Castle of Muskogee is overrun!” Participants are encouraged to feed their adrenaline urge by facing off against the zombie horde, and then fleeing through the woods and village on The Castle grounds. Obstacles and challenges, both living and dead, abound during the run. Participants are encouraged to come dressed to escape, and the goal is to make it through the course with at least one life flag still attached to win the coveted “Survivor” medal. The 3-mile/5K course winds from The Castle out into the field, through the woods, and back into the village. “Along the way, you’ll be faced with hidden perils, challenging obstacles, and hungry zombies,” Akins said. “Outmaneuver the horde, keep your life flags attached, and make it to the safe zone, where you’ll be lauded for your apocalypse-survival skills. You might be muddy, you might be sore, but you’ll have all your brains still in your cranium.” For more information on the Halloween Festival or to purchase tickets for the events, please log onto okcastle.com or find the Castle of Muskogee on Facebook.
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