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• Friday, September 11, 2015

EXPERIENCE NORMAN AT THE FREE CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR

ALLISON WEINTRAUB | @ALLIEFRANCES12

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he Cleveland County Free Fair is a yearly event that brings the community together through a weekend that is jam-packed with fun activities, competitions and music that define southern hospitality.

The live music featured at the fair varies by day.

Friday night, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., is country-music night, and Marshall Calvert, Justin Fox Band and Clancy Davis Band will play their country tunes.

Amongst the country music, there will be stick horse racing at 6:30 p.m. and celebrity cow-milking at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday will kick off with a “Battle of the Cake &

Cupcake Wars” at 1 p.m. This event will feature adult and youth categories for chocolate, strawberry, white and other for both cakes and cupcakes, with gift certificates as awards for the winners. The day will also feature a magic show from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and music performances by the Klover Family, Luke Guthrie and Mike Black & The Stingrays.

On Sunday, bluegrass night, Southern Rift, Canon Simmons and Anne Oakley will perform from 2 to 5 p.m.

In the middle of the bluegrass harmonies, Project Fairway will kick off at at 4 p.m. Project Fairway will allow people to show off their

design and sewing skills by constructing garments from thrift shop items costing no more than $10 and made of fabric. The first prize winner will receive a $100 prize.

There will also be a tablescaping competition on Sunday with categories for children under 12 and adults. Tablescaping is a competition to set and decorate a table around a theme.

This year, the theme is classic novel or children’s book, and the book must be on the table. There will be cash prizes for the top three places in each category.

There will be many fun activities like Poor Boy’s Goat Roping, pony rides and a

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carnival open throughout the weekend.

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, the third annual car show at the fair will take place. A motorcycle show will follow the car show on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., and tractor pulls will occur Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

There are several animal showings over the weekend, too. On Friday, there will be judging of meat goats, poultry, sheep and dairy cattle.

On Saturday, there will be the judging of swines, rabbits and beef cattle.

There will also be blacksmithing demonstrations from Friday to Sunday.

FAIR SCHEDULE

9 p.m. Petting Zoo Opens/ Goat Roping

Friday, Sept. 11, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Classic Car Show

8 a.m. Judging of Meat Goats

1 p.m. County Pedal Pull

9 a.m. Judging of Poultry

2 p.m. Rabbit weigh in/ judging

9 a.m. Petting Zoo Opens/ Goat Roping

12:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest

10 a.m. Main Building opens

4 p.m. Project Fairway

11 a.m. Judging of Sheep

4:30 p.m. Magic Show

2 p.m. Judging of Dairy Cattle

6:30 p.m. Recognition of Champion Livestock/ coloring contest

6:30 p.m. Stick Horse Race

7:30 p.m. Judging of Beef Cattle

7:30 p.m. Celebrity Cow Millking

10 p.m. Main Building Closes

10 p.m. Main Building Closes Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.10 p.m.

9 p.m. Judging of Swine 9 p.m. Main Building Opens

The fair runs through Sunday and closes at 6 p.m. The Cleveland County Fairgrounds are located at 615 E. Robinson Street.

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A WALK IN THE PARK A GLANCE AT A WEEKEND IN TURNER FALLS PARK

JESSICA BARBER| @JESSICADYLAN16

Looking to get out of the city and to away from the crowds this weekend? Look no further than Turner Falls Park in Davis, Oklahoma.

Turner Falls Park has hiking and climbing trails, a waterfall you can swim in and natural caves to explore.

Turner Falls gives visitors the ability to be one with nature and offers adventurers the opportunity for excitement.

Camryn Sulak, a broadcast and electronic media junior, said she visite d Turner Falls last semester to relax and enjoy the outdoors after a stressful few weeks at school.

“I went with a couple of my friends, we ate lunch, hiked and had heart-tohearts on top of this huge

mountain,” she said.

Tu r n e r Fa l l s o f f e r e d peace, quiet and majesty for Sulak and her friends during a stressful time, she said.

“We went a little before finals week, “ Sulak said.

“The quiet beauty of the mountains and the waterfall gave me the chance to breathe before school got way too busy. It was so nice not to be worried on top of that mountain. It made all of my problems seem small in comparison.”

The peace and quiet is nice but running into other campers and hikers along the way make for fun stories once returning to reality.

On its way back down the mountain, the group found other college students who

were taking time off to recharge, Sulak said.

“I think it’s important to take the time to refuel and recharge,” Sulak said.

“Balancing school, work and a social life sometimes feels impossible, but being outside makes all of that fade away for a little bit.”

Turner Falls Park is located in the Arbuckle Mountains about an hour south of Norman. Admission to the park until the end of September is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12 and active military, and but starting in October, admission drops to $4. Children 5 and under are always free.

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Take I-35 South until you get Two full size beds to Exit 51 for U.S. 77 South A small fridge Stay on U.S. 77 South, follow A stove-top with two burners the signs to Turner Falls Microwave Admission $12 for Adults

Table with four chairs

$6 for Children 6-12

No kitchen utensils or toiletries provided

$5 for Military

Parking

$150 per night for 4 people maximum

$12.50 per vehicle overnight

No pets allowed

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Junior mechanical engineering major Spencer Sunstrum stands in MATT WESLING/THE DAILY front of the falls at Turner Falls Park last spring semester. The park, Water runs over a dyke at Turner Falls Park, located in Davis, located 45 minutes south of Norman is perfect for a day trip or over- Oklahoma. The park is a popular tourist attraction and draws many night camping trip. visitors in the Spring and Fall seasons.

Junior mechanical engineering major Spencer Sunstrum and senior enviromental engineering major Dane Wilkins walk one of the many paths at Turner Falls Park. The park, located about 45 minutes away from Norman is a popular weekend getaway spot for may Oklahoma residents.

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NIGHT AT THE MOVIES WHATEVER WILL YOU DO WITHOUT THE COVETED OU FOOTBALL TEAM IN TOWN? OF COURSE, THERE’S THE EVER-SO-COMFORTABLE “NETFLIX AND “THE VISIT”

A brother and sister are sent to their grandparents’ farm in Pennsylvania for a weeklong trip, but they soon discover that their grandparents aren’t normal and that returning home are less likely than they had thought.

Rated PG-13

“WAR ROOM”

This family-friendly drama follows Tony and Elizabeth Jordan (T.C. Stallings and Priscilla C. Shirer), who seem to have it all but as their marriage continues to crumble, one of Elizabeth’s clients challenges her and her family to a war room.

Tony must face his own issues and choose between making peace with his family or proving Elizabeth’s client right.

Rated PG

CHILL,” BUT FOR THOSE LOOKING TO GET OUT, THERE’S ALWAYS THE OPTION OF GOING TO THE MOVIE THEATRE.

“90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN”

Based on the book by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey, this new release features a man who has died in a car accident and is pronounced dead, only to come back to life an hour and a half later after visiting Heaven.

Rated PG-13

“THE PERFECT GUY”

In this thriller, Leah Vaughn (Sanaa Lathan) finds herself in a new relationship with a guy who seems like Mr. Right (Michael Ealy), but when her ex-boyfriend comes back into her life, ‘the perfect guy’ shows his volatile nature. Rated PG-13

“A WALK IN THE WOODS”

Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) returns to the U.S. after two decades in England and decides to hike the Appalachian Trail with old friend Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte).

However, the two friends seem to be more opposite than alike, but they must work together to walk the 2,200 mile journey.

Rated R

“THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED”

Former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin (Ed Skrein) is now living a less dangerous life, but that all changes when he’s asked by Anna (Loan Chabanol) and her three sidekicks to perform the bank heist of the century.

Rated PG-13

“NO ESCAPE”

After an American businessman and his family settle down in Southeast Asia, they find themselves in the middle of a coup d’etat where all foreigners are immediately executed. The family must work together to escape before they join the land of the dead.

Rated R

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klahoma City’s Bricktown area is one of the most fun areas around the Norman area.

From dining and nightlife to shopping and hotels, Bricktown has something for everyone’s

taste buds. If you’re a foodie, here are three restaurants you should defiantly check out. Whether you’re going with a group of friends or going on a date, these places are fun for anyone and any occasion.

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In The Raw Sushi Bar features traditional and specialty sushi, and if you’re not a sushi-lover they have a full menu of cooked cuisine!

While each In The Raw location has a very distinct style and atmosphere, the overall theme is very much the same. The design is very modern and each location

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usually has a romantic, dimly light atmosphere. Their motto is “whatever, whenever”, and their vision is “consistently fresh, fun and healthy dining in a high-energy, hip atmosphere.”

Roll into In The Raw Sushi Bar at: 200 S. Oklahoma St., Unit 130, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104

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KEVIN DURANT’S SOUTHERN CUISINE Kevin Durant ’s S outhern Cuisine is a upscale southern comfort restaurant. KD’s is pretty new, and it’s been a hit since it opened. When I went, I just ordered a burger (the “big cheeseburger” to be exact), and it was delicious. However, I heard that KD’s customers always fall in love with their honey fried chicken, which comes with with green MATT WESLING/THE DAILY

THE MELTING POT The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant where you can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of entrees, salads and desserts. When I went, a few friends and I debated over the dessert menu and ended up getting the “dark chocolate with Bailey’s Irish Cream” and the “flaming turtle.” The “flaming turtle” was my favorite, and it is also considered one of their

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beans and mashed potatoes.

Being Kevin Durant’s restaurant, KD’s atmosphere is contemporary with touches of basketball decor. They have multiple private dining rooms, a bar (perfect for watching Thunder games) and a patio.

Ball out in KD’s at: 2 2 4 J o h n n y B e n c h D r. , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104

signature items. They call it their “fondue candy.” It includes milk chocolate, caramel and candied pecans. One customer had even said, “I am pretty sure I could have dipped a napkin in that fondue and ate it happily.”

Take your date to The Melting Pot if you want them to melt for you: 4 E. Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104

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SHY EXEC By Henry Quarters

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BREAKING IT DOWN HOW THE SOONERS AND VOLS STACK UP AGAINST EACH OTHER

SPENSER DAVIS | @DAVIS_SPENSER Quarterback

Baker Mayfield showed why he was named the starting quarterback last Saturday against Akron. The Zips’ secondary didn’t test him too much, but he showed good vision and an accurate deep ball that OU hasn’t had in several years. He also proved that when a receiver does break open, he’s able to hit him between the numbers.

Statistically, it’s important to keep in mind who Mayfield’s opponent was on Saturday. But he also gave indications that he could perform just as well against tougher opponents like Tennessee.

For the Vols, the answer is Joshua Dobbs. Dobbs played sparingly for Tennessee prior to last season’s bowl push, in which he started the final six games. Dobbs threw for nine touchdowns and rushed for eight more.

Through the air, Dobbs is an iffy weapon. He boasts a career completion percentage that hovers around 62 percent, but that’s in a relatively small sample size. He only attempts about 27 passes per game and has eclipsed the 300-yard mark just once.

However, Dobbs could prove to be a huge nuisance to Oklahoma in Tennessee’s ground game.

In just six games a season ago, Dobbs carried the ball 104 times, racking up 469 yards along the way. Last week against Bowling Green, Dobbs rushed for 89 yards on 7.4 yards per carry and a touchdown.

Edge: Oklahoma. If this game becomes a high-scoring affair as many predict, the Sooners will be much better off with Mayfield’s arm than Tennessee will be with Dobbs’ legs.

Running back

The country learned about Samaje Perine last season when he rushed for 427 yards on Kansas. The Sooner faithful finally got to see Joe Mixon play last Saturday against Akron as he reeled in the first 100-plus yard receiving game for an OU player not named Sterling Shepard since 2013.

And while Tennessee’s running back stable might not be as talented or deep as Oklahoma’s, they will be used more in this game. Jalen Hurd is a power back and was Tennessee’s leading rusher a year ago. He’s joined by the speedster Alvin Kamara.

Sound familiar?

E d g e : Te n n e s s e e .

O k l a h o m a’s b a c k s a r e more talented, but while Oklahoma is testing the Vols’ secondary through the air, Hurd and Kamara will get plenty of touches on the ground.

have the top end talent that Baylor does, but OU’s depth will allow them to challenge Tennessee’s secondary all night long.

T h e Vo l s b r i n g b a c k Marquez North and Pig Howard from last year’s squad, both of whom will draw plenty of attention from Kerry Cooks’ secondary.

Edge: Oklahoma. North and Howard would probably start for Oklahoma, but there’s a drop off in production after that. Oklahoma’s depth at this position could prove to be huge at Neyland.

Offensive Line

Oklahoma’s O-line is about where Tennessee’s was a year ago: inexperienced and under-performing. With two seniors on the line, that’s worrisome for the Sooners.

Tennessee’s offensive line struggled a year ago, but another year of experience and depth should help them out against Oklahoma’s pass rush.

E d g e : Te n n e s s e e .

Oklahoma’s lack of experience could really hurt them against the Vols. After a year of rebuilding, UT’s O-line Wide Receiver should be better equipped to Oklahoma showed how handle Oklahoma. deep they are at wide receivDefensive Front er against Akron, with six difOklahoma is deploying ferent players at that position a four-man front this year, catching a pass — the same and it worked almost to peramount that OU had in 13 fection against Akron. OU’s games a season ago. depth at defensive tackle With the emergence of with Matthew Romar, Matt Jar vis Baxter and Dede Dimon, Charles Walker and Westbrook, Oklahoma’s Jordan Wade could be a huge young receiving corps is difference maker in stopping arguably among the deepest Tennessee’s rushing attack.

Off the edge, OU has three in the country. They don’t

potential all-Big 12-caliber players to choose from in Eric Striker, Devante Bond and Charles Tapper. All three will play a lot and each has the potential to wreak havoc on Tennessee’s O-line.

For the Vols, Derek Barnett and Curt Maggitt are back this season. After combining for 21 sacks a season ago, they also have the potential to disrupt Oklahoma’s offense.

Edge: Push. Oklahoma seems to have more options, but Tennessee has the better matchup against OU’s lackluster O-line. This battle could go either way.

Secondary

Oklahoma’s secondary wasn’t tested in its 41-3 victory over Akron. With that said, it should show improvement over last season against Tennessee. That unit is now under Kerry Cooks’ tutelage, and it returns almost every key member from last year’s squad.

There is reason for optimism in Tennessee’s secondary, but the Vols did just give up 30 points at home to Bowling Green. With Oklahoma’s newly minted air raid offense, that secondary will be tested even more in week two.

Edge: Oklahoma.

The Sooners’ secondary shouldn’t be nearly as busy as Tennessee’s. OU could throw the ball upwards of 50 times while Tennessee will be focused on establishing the run.

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Junior cornerback, Tito Windham jumps through the air to make a clean catch during the game against Tennessee on Sat. Sept. 13 2014 at Gaylord Family Memorial Football Stadium. The Sooners beat the Vols 34-10.

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES PREVIEWING THE GAME FROM A VOLUNTEER’S PERSPECTIVE

AUSTIN HOWTON UT STUDENT Ahead of Oklahoma’s trip to Knoxville to take on Tennessee, a UT journalism student sent us opposing insights into Saturday’s showdown.

Who’s going to step up for the Vols.

Look for transfer Alvin Kamara to burst onto the scene in for the Volunteers.

He is a small, agile back who led the Vols in rushing against Bowling Green last week with 144 yards and two touchdowns. He is a scary member of the two-headed monster in Tennessee’s backfield alongside Jalen Hurd, who rushed for 97 yards in last year’s contest.

What worries me the Hurd and Kamara rushing to Biggest difference from open up the pass. Maybe re- last year’s game most about Oklahoma Oklahoma’s ability to hit the deep ball last week against Akron. It averaged 15.7 yards a pass against a Bowden-coached team.

Tennessee, meanwhile, gave up 14 plays of 20 plus yards to a mediocre (at best) Bowling Green team. Oklahoma will force Tennessee’s secondary to work extremely hard in practice this week to correct some of its miscues on a really short notice.

Biggest Challenge

Tennessee’s biggest challenge will be how effectively the Vols can run the ball.

Oklahoma only allowed 88 yards to 10 different ball carriers last week. This is a scary thought because Tennessee’s offense is centralized around

ceiver Pig Howard can come back this weak and give Tennessee another weapon if Oklahoma succeeds in stopping the run.

What Tennessee will need to do to win

Tennessee will have to control the time of possession to beat the Sooners.

Tennessee can’t correct its secondary’s troubles in a week. This will cause gigantic holes to be open down the field. Tennessee will have to force a couple turnovers if it hopes to have a chance. On offense, Kamara and Hurd have to be at their best with an inexperienced offensive line.

Last year in Nor man, Tennessee didn’t have two of its biggest weapons on the field: Josh Dobbs and Alvin Kamara. Butch Jones’ squad also walked into the game with a defeated mentality — this year, Tennessee expects to win. The biggest difference though is the band. The university made the bonehead decision in last year’s match to not take The Pride of the Southland on the road with them. Now, players from both sides will be inundated with Tennessee’s glorious fight song, “Rocky Top.” When this song pierces its way inside your skull you can’t help to be either energized or feel defeated.

CHRIS MICHE/THE DAILY Sooners Defense line up against Tennessee September 13, 2014 in Norman. The Sooners face off against Tennesse this upcoming weekend in Knoxville.

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