Summer Swimsuit Edition

FREE Southwest Oklahoma’s Monthly News and Entertainment Magazine

July2010

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Courtesy Month

The Tastes of Summer

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Ice Cream

•LCT Season

Swimsuit Edition

Bridge Park Projectgives back

Queen of the House

List of Top Offenses

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Vol. 3, Issue 8 — July 2010OKIE MAGAZINE

P.O. Box 7953Lawton, Oklahoma 73506

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MORTIMER HONORS

CELL PHONE COURTESY MONTH

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BRIDGE PARK PROJECT GIVES BACK

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The Girls of Summer Swimsuit Edition

Emily Mckee

Full Name: Emily Mckee

Age: 19

Occupation: Legal Intern

Favorite thing about Oklahoma:Lakes

Where would you take me in Southwest Oklahoma: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. I am a pretty big nature person.

Wax or Shave: Shave OKIE MAGAZINE

Interesting/Odd Fact: I don’t eat vegetables.

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

What would you do about the BPOil Spill: Gather a group of world experts to figure a way to plug the hole.

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Jasmine Brooks Full Name: Jasmine Brooks

Age: 18

Occupation: Applebee’s Server

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma and Why:....where is SW Oklahoma? To the mall...like to go shopping.

Shave or Wax: Shave

Interesting/Odd Fact: I can do the splits in twodirections.


What would you do about the BP Oil Spill: Build a refuge for the animals.

Full Name: Rebecca Stokes

Rebecca StokesAge: 26

Occupation: Sales Associate

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma and Why: A waterpark to play on the slides.

What is your favorite thing about Oklahoma:Family

Shave or Wax: Shave

Interesting/Odd Fact: I went on the Price Is Right, and won.

Favorite Ice Cream: Cappuccino Chunky Chocolate Chip

What would you do about the BP Oil Spill:Volunteer to set up a reserve for the animals.


Christee MooreFull Name: Christee Moore

Age: 23

Occupation: Bartender

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma: To Meers to eat.

Shave or Wax: Wax (Next time take a Valium first)

Interesting/Odd Fact: I sit with my legs crossed indian style while I eat at a restaurant. That is why I never sit at the bar.

Favorite Ice Cream: CherryPecans and Cream

What would you do about the BP Oil Spill:I would not go swimming there.


Avalon Penstock

Full Name:

Age: 25

Avalon Jade Penstock

Occupation: D.J./Bartender

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma and why: The lake because I love water.

Favorite thing about Oklahoma:Wildlife

Shave or Wax: Shave

Interesting/Odd Fact:five pets at one time.

I have owned

Favorite Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate What would you do about the BP Oil Spill:Chip I would put everything else aside and fix it.



Full Name: Anna Pollard

Age: 22

Occupation: Cameron Student/Receptionist

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma and why: Medicine Park because it is gorgeous and great fun.

Favorite thing about Oklahoma: The People

Shave or Wax: Shave

Interesting/Odd Fact: I love comic books.


What would you do about the BP Oil Spill: Find a way to clean it, prevent it and go to solar energy for everything.

Porscha MartinFull Name: Porscha Martin

Age: 19

Occupation: Sales Representative

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma and why: Lake Elmer Thomas because the little prairie dogs are too cute.

Favorite thing about Oklahoma: Scenery

Shave or Wax: Both

Interesting/Odd Fact: I love pickled okra.

Favorite Ice Cream: Neapolitan (I like it all)

What would you do about the BP Oil Spill: Post awareness on Facebook.

Anna Pollard

Georgia Noyola Full Name: Georgia Noyola

Age: 20

Occupation:

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma and why: To the movies because its nice and cold in there.

Favorite thing about Oklahoma: The Army Guys.

Shave or Wax: Shave

Interesting/Odd Fact:

Student

I do funny voices.


Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate What would you do about the BP Oil Spill: Ride a bike.

Shannan Brown Full Name: Shannan Brown

Age: 27

Occupation: Loan Assistant

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma and why: To Waurika to eat at Bill’s Catfish.

Favorite thing about Oklahoma: Friends and Family.

Shave or Wax: Shave

Interesting/Odd Fact: I dance when no one is watching.

Favorite Ice Cream: Strawberry

What would you do about the BP Oil Spill: I would love the animals to health.


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Jamie KuehnFull Name: Jamie Kuehn

Age: 19

Occupation: Cosmetology Student

Where is one place you would take me to in Southwest Oklahoma and why: To Waurika to eat at Bill’s Catfish.

Favorite thing about Oklahoma: The weather.

Shave or Wax: Shave

Interesting/Odd Fact: I talk to myself andsometimes answer.

Favorite Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip

What would you do about the BP Oil Spill: I would invent some kind of sucking machine that would suck up just the oil and not the water.

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Operation Homefront Oklahoma to host Great although headquartered in Lawton, has a statewideExpectations, a Military Baby Shower mission: to provide emergency financial and other

assistance to the families of our service members Norman-The Oklahoma Chapter of Operation and wounded warriors, including all services, active,

Homefront will be hosting Great Expectations, National Guard and Reserve. The organization a military baby shower for up to 150 new military focuses on struggling junior enlisted families who maymoms, most of whom have a deployed spouse. have endured two, three or more tours in Iraq and/orThe event will take place in Norman at the Sarkeys Afghanistan and wounded warriors. Conference Center July 17th from 10 am to 3 pm.Registration will open on the chapter’s website www.operationhomefront.net/ok on July 1st, 2010 and willbe open to all active duty/National Guard spouses that are 6 months from their due date, or have givenbirth in the last 6 months. Priority will be given tothose with a deployed service member. Participants must register.

The event will include lunch, educational information from a panel of medical experts, anda series of hands-on activities geared towardstress management and care giving preparation.Participants will be showered with appreciation fortheir sacrifices by influential community members anddonors throughout the state. Ultimately, this event will uplift Oklahoma’s military spouses with a networkof support, leaving them with “Great Expectations” Community support needed tofor motherhood. Data from a recent deployment fair help Miracle League secureshows that, in one unit alone, 52 pregnant women willdeliver their baby while their husband is deployed. Pepsi grant!!“Operation Homefront Oklahoma recognizes the sacrifice these families are making for our country”,say s Chapter President Carol Herrick. “In civilian life you may have a traditional family/community babyshower, but military families are often separated from their loved ones, including their spouse! As a mother, I cannot imagine going through a pregnancy andchild birth without my husband. What we can do is create that same sense of family and the communitysupport”

If you would like more information, or would liketo donate to this effort, please contact the chapter at 1-866-316-9170 for more information, or send yourtax deductible donation to PO BOX 1933 Lawton, OK 73502. The Oklahoma Chapter also invites youto visit their Facebook page Operation Homefront Oklahoma for more information on programs andservices, and chapter activities

Operation Homefront Oklahoma, a 501(c)(3) Every child deserves a chance to play baseball!nonprofit, is one of 24 state chapters of the national The Lawton Chapters of Ambucs and the Miracle Operation Homefront, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The relatively new Oklahoma Chapter,


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League committee have been working for the past3 years to provide the special needs children ofSW Oklahoma with a safe and stimulating placeto play sports. The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with disabilities off the baseball field. Games are played on a customdesigned synthetic turf that accommodateswheelchairs,walkers, and any assistive device. Eachchild gets to bat & round the bases every inning.Games are played to a tie. Everyone wins in this league! It is our goal to enhance the quality of lifeof all families touched by any mental, emotionalor physical challenge. The games use a “buddy”system. Each child is paired with an able bodiedpeer and the result is an indescribable bond. We are in the last “inning” of fundraising this project. Pleasehelp us make these children’s dreams come true!

Pepsi is giving away millions of dollars in grantsevery month to organizations in need and theLawton-Fort Sill Miracle League is hoping to getenough votes to secure a $50,000 grant. It’s easyto vote - just log in for free to vote for the MiracleLeagueat refresheverything.com. You can locate ‘Miracle League’ in the search bar and click vote. For more information on the Miracle League, visit www.miracleleagueoflawton-fortsill.com.

Oklahoma Arts Council Budget Cut by 7.5 Percent for 2011

After months of working out details for funding stategovernment through the upcoming 2011 fiscal year,Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and leaders of the Oklahoma State Legislature have reached an agreement that will balance the budget amid a projected $1.2 billiondeficit.

As part of the budget agreement, the Oklahoma Arts Council will take a 7.5 percent cut to its budget, which is in addition to the 7.5 percent cut the agency took during fiscal year 2010. Overall the Oklahoma Arts Council will receive $743,568 less in funding for fiscal year 2011 than it received at the beginning of fiscal year 2010. The 2011 fiscal year begins July 1, 2010

The Treasures in the Family History Room at

the Lawton Public Library

Why did more than 3,100 people visit the Lawton Public Library’s Family History Room in 2009?

Because the Family History Room houses the premier collection of genealogical resources in the State of Oklahoma. Visitors usually find an ancestor or two in the books or microfilm or journals.

Some of the most researched items are: - Federal census records (1790-1930) - Lawton Constitution and other Comanche County

newspapers - Oklahoma Tract Books - Texas death index (1903-1940) - Civil War records for Confederate and Union forces - Revolutionary War recordsNaturally the resources on Oklahoma are extensive,

but the 20,000+ books on the shelves cover every state and many countries, especially the Southern states. For specific counties over a long range of dates, they cover an assortment of topics, including vital records (births, marriages, deaths), deeds, tax lists, probate, churches, cemeteries, immigration, state censuses and the military.

Indian records are primarily on the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache tribes.

And there is a substantial assortment of family histories, “how-to” books and county and city histories.

If the books are not enough to keep a researcheroccupied, there are more than 6,000 rolls of microfilmcovering a variety of subjects.

Journals published by over 100 genealogical societiesfrom around the country are on the shelves. These can be especially informative about records and research activities in other parts of the US.

Visitors to the Family History Room have free access to Ancestry.com, a genealogical internet subscriptionresearch site. With a Lawton Public Library card, researchers can access another genealogical site(HeritageQuest) from home.

A cautionary note – all the resources in the Family History Room must be used in that room; they cannot be checked out. But, for a small fee, copies can be made of pages of interest, whether in a book or on microfilm.

To learn what is in the Family History Room collection, a visit is necessary. Most of its materials are not listed in the Lawton Public Library’s online catalog; the only full inventory is in the Family History Room.

A description of the collection is posted on the Lawton Public Library web page at www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/Library/genealogy.htm.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pmFriday-Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Closed Sunday


July - Events in Duncan

Arts ExplosionJuly 12 - 16, 2010

Stephens County Fair & ExpoCenter

Leena Frace580-252-4160

Duncan Little Theatre’s Teen Theatre

July 5-24, 2010Simmons Center, Duncan, OK

Beth Ann Hough 580-252-8331

Event Website: http://duncanlittletheatre.com

Old Settlers 119th Annual Picnic July 28 - 31, 2010

Velma, OK580-444-3726

Event Website: http://www.velmapicnic.com

The Lawton Food Bank needs fresh, nutritious produce.The Plant a Row for the Hungry program encourages home and community gardeners and farmers to plant an extra rowof produce specifically to donate to local hunger-relief efforts. Every extra tomato, squash or watermelon can go a long wayto help feed those who don’t have enough to eat every day. The Plant a Row program also works with local farmers’ markets,farms, and retailers to collect unsold, wholesome produce fordistribution to local food-assistance programs.

About Plant a Row The national program began in Alaska in 1995, growing out of a column written by a former president of the Garden

Writers Association of America. The column encouraged local gardeners to add an extra row of vegetables to benefit a local organization that served people in need. The success of Plant a Row hinges on community involvement. Home gardeners, farmers, schools, places of worship, youth and community organizations, and area businesses can help make a difference for their neighbors in need by adding a row of seedbeds or donating their surplus to Lawton Food Bank and local foodpantries.

Farms and orchards can also plant an extra row to benefit the Lawton residents at risk of hunger. Because of the amount of food they grow, farmers and growers can make a big difference in the fight against hunger with just one row of fruit trees or vegetable plants. If you are a flower or herb gardener, we also welcome you to donate to Plant a Row.

What to Plant and Donate: Beets - Kale - Garlic - Broccoli -Peas - Green beans - Cabbage - Radishes -Tomatoes - Watermelon -Carrots - Spinach -

Eggplant - Cantaloupe - Cauliflower - Summer Squash - Winter Squash - Cucumbers - Sweet Peppers - Zucchini - Fruits andvegetables of all kinds.

Donations can be taken to the Lawton Food Bank at 1405 Sw 20th St. in Lawton. Please call ahead to make sure a volunteer is available. Please call the Lawton Food Bank at 580-353-7994 or OKIE Magazine staff at 580-919-5339 for more information. Thank you for doing your part to feed our community!


In Honor of Cell Phone Courtesy Month

Mortimor Oullouitious Snerkleschwartz Lists the Top Offenses

Leaving Me a Voice MailOkay…I understand you want to leave me a voice mail. But can you at leasthave the courtesy to DISCONNECT when you’re through?!?! I get a 15-secondmessage, followed by 28 minutes of you listening to the Playboy Channel on your XM Radio, cursing atthe driver in front of you, and singing a bad rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”…I could do without that. And I can’t delete this senseless tirade of idiocy until I listen to the entire freaking thing!

One Message is Enough…For some reason, you feel compelled to call, and not leave a message. I can recognize a “missed call”, and will most likely call you back. There’s no need to call repeatedly, over and over, 47 times, because in your fantasy world, you think, “if I call enough, I can force the phone to be answered”…I get it. Leaveme a message, you freak…and hang up the phone when you’re done.

Your Stupid Ringtone… I have no problem with creativity. I have no problem with personal expression. I DO have a problemwith having to listen to your offensive ring tone while sitting in a public restaurant with my family. And you should really get your hearing checked, since you have the ringer set to “Make Sure EveryoneCan Hear It” mode. I’m glad you feel the “F” word is needed to notify you of an incoming call, but thinkbefore you falsely convince yourself that I, along with everyone else in the restaurant, will be impressedby your “funny” ringtone.

Really?...in the Bottom of Your Purse?...When was the last time you used your cell phone? Two weeks ago? Why is it in the freaking bottom ofyour extra-large “purse/bag” that is obviously filled with miscellaneous items you can’t do without? And in the middle of an important meeting, or in church, when everyone else has been courteous enough toturn off their phones prior to starting…your phone rings at high volume. Okay, mistakes can happen. But then we all have to listen for 45 seconds or more while you dig for the phone! And if that wasn’t frustrating enough, we then get the pleasure of watching you try to figure out how to turn the thing off! And when that doesn’t work….you ANSWER IT?!?!?!! The phone came with an instruction manual…it came with the assumption you had brains to operate it! Do us all a favor…get a pager and set it to“vibrate”.

I Get It…You’re Wireless… I understand the use of modern technology. I am fully aware of “Bluetooth” and how it works. And I also understand it has its place: your hands are full, you’re driving, or you’re caring for your child (atwhich point, you should put the phone down anyway). But for the love of everything good….you thinkif you use “Bluetooth” the volume of your outgoing call is somehow turned down?? You feel the need to yell into the phone, making sure we all get to hear YOUR side of the conversation? We get it….you have something “cool”…you look like a cast member on Star Trek…we’re impressed. But we would be more impressed if you took your loud conversation outside, so the rest of us could talk normally.

So Your Phone Has Pictures… That doesn’t mean I want to see EVERY FREAKING PICTURE you have stored on your phone. Okay…show me how cute your baby is…show me how drunk your friend got…but 27 pictures of theSAME scene from your last family outing? And in the middle of this impromptu slide show…you hit the wrong button and have to scroll through 82 photos to get back to where you were?!?! You have a “smart” phone…why aren’t you?


Bridge Park Program gives back to communityBy Jim JoplinStaff Writer

Every Saturday, the Bridge Park, located at the corner of Sheridan and D Ave. is filled with excited people as it once was when it was part of the famous (or infamous) Doe Doe Park. The organizers of the Bridge Park Project are helping to bring a twinkle to what was once a black-eye in the history of Lawton, Oklahoma.

Depending on where you get your historical information, memories of the former Doe Doe Park Swimming Pool andAmusement Park are either very good or very bad – with little gray area in between. In its heyday, Doe Doe Park was a sight to behold. The park was home to one of the largest pools in America which held 880,000 gallons of water (an Olympic-sized swimming pool holds 660,000 gallons) and was touted as being filled with “pure artesian well water.”Other amenities included a skating rink, bath house, and the fairy-land picnic grounds where there was a small zoo.The park was built by Ben Hutchins, Sr. who owned a large portion of Medicine Park in the 1940s. With the size of Lake Lawtonka growing and becoming more of a recreational spot,Hutchins was able to sell lots in Medicine Park at a heftyprice.

When the park opened in August of 1945, it was an oasis to Lawtonians who were weary from the war. At the time, Hutchins kept Doe Doe Park segregated, and it stayed that way regardless of several demonstrations and protests during the 60s. Hutchins went so far as to seek an opinion from the Department of Justice about the park’slegal status – it informed him that the park was not a public accommodation, and therefore didn’t fall under the purview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Then mayor, Wayne Gilley, and the city council of Lawton weren’t much help either. On more than one occasion during the summer of 1966, Mayor Gilley told community leaders that he would recommend a public accommodations ordinance in favor of integration; he failed to do so three times. It was only after the Independence Day Freedom Rally, where 55 people were arrested, that thecouncil finally passed a public accommodations ordinance. However, it specifically excluded privately owned swimming pools and amusement parks. In 1967, Hutchins closed the pool, leaving the other facilities open but still segregated. A federal suit was filed against him and his family by Mrs. N. H. Owens, wife of the president of the local chapter of the NAACP, in November of 1967. In March of the next year, the federal district judge ruled that the park was not covered by the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, and dismissed the suit. In less than one month, Hutchins and his family held a press conference stating that, “All law-abiding citizens, black or white, regardless of national origins or any individual of goodwill is welcome to use the facilities and services of Doe Doe Park.” In the early 70s the amusement park and zoo closed, and by the late 70s there was no more skating rink.

When you look at the area now, it’s hard to imagine what

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it must have been like. But, some of the landmarks are still there. One of those is the bridge that spanned across thecreek in the picnic and zoo area. The creek is now a cement-lined storm drain, but the bridge remains – as a reminder of what once was.

The Bridge Park Project is doing its part to bridge the gap between some dark and troubling times, into a much brighter future. Jeff Henderson, and wife Julie, are helping to organize a community outreach program that is a breath of fresh air.

Every Saturday, 50-60 volunteers come together to help feed, clothe, entertain, and minister to people in their own community. When I asked Henderson why this program was started, he stated that we didn’t need to go to Africa or SouthAmerica to find a mission field, there’s one right in your own backyard. And from what I hear, he’s right. On one recent Saturday, over a two hour period the volunteers of the Bridge Park Project served over 300 hot meals, and that’s just one of the services that is provided each Saturday, at no cost at all. They also make available diapers, as well as clothing formen, women, and children. Henderson said it’s “like a garage sale without the money”. He did stipulate that they would onlyprovide for those who were there. You can’t leave the baby at home if they need diapers, they have to be there. The same goes for the children and adults. Another thing that is offered is academic tutoring. I would assume there’s more call for this during the school year, but I’m sure they would make it available during the summer, too. Henderson stated that it wasn’t just for the school-aged children; if there are adults who are looking to get their GED, there would be tutoring for that, as well. They also provide a devotional time along with a praise worship time. They are doing their best to have live music every week.




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Forty-Sixth Star Press Puts Oklahoma FirstBy Aaron Rudolph

Staff Writer“I do know ‘who we are’ at Forty-

Sixth Star Press. And I like it!” states Pam Bracken, the press’ founder.

Pam Bracken cares about Oklahoma. In fact, her whole family does. She starteda literary press, Forty-Sixth Star Press,in order to showcase both Oklahoma writers and events. When I met her in Seminole, Oklahoma a few weeks ago,she was doing what she’s good at: shewas enthusiastically promoting books. And in showing off her press’ books, she was showing off the state. All of the press’ titles deal with Oklahoma. Bracken and her family gofrom city to city in order to meet fellow Oklahomans andspread the word about their young press. And along they way, they sell a few books.

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The press’ name refers to Oklahoma as the forty-sixty state admitted to the union in 1907. The press was established in 2008 in Oklahoma City. It is important to Pam Bracken that the press’ mission be as clear aspossible. Showing an audience exactly all the wonderfulthings about Oklahoma is important for the press. About this mission, Bracken comments, “Our goal as a micro-publisher and independent press is really to recognizewhat Oklahoma has, historically and geographically:interesting and colorful people and events, great stories,real and legendary.”

Primarily, Forty-Sixth Star publishes non-fiction titles, including “history, biography, popular culture, culture studies, and Oklahoma folk lore and legend,” accordingto Bracken. The book, Oklahoma Sooner, chronicles one year’s worth of film history in the state. The topic had not been written about before, despite a rich, longcinematic history in Oklahoma. These are the types of books Bracken feels are necessary to publish. The state’s long and fascinating history is there and bookshighlighting that history allow more and more people torecognize Oklahoma’s appeal. The latest book by the press is A Pitcher’s Moment by Fritz A. Buckallew, about Oklahoman Carl Hubbel, who spent fifteen years in MajorLeague Baseball from 1928-1943.

Oklahoma Goes to the Movies, another title, came out last summer. It “highlights] the ways in which our state and its people have been depicted in the movies.Sometimes rightly but more often wrongly both Hollywood and independent films have made estimates of who andwhat we are,” comments Bracken. The book deals with how the state’s diversity is portrayed in different films among other topics. Nineteen writers write about filmsin the book. Bracken continues, “Some of them were

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published authors, academics and bloggers,but some first timers, folks who felt an affinityto the movie they wrote about.” One suchwriter is librarian, Ryan Taylor, who began his essay about The Outsiders by discussing his time as a substitute teacher in Oklahoma City.

The running of the press is definitelya family affair. After Bracken’s husband wrote titles (for an out-of-state publisher)called Historic Photos of Oklahoma City and Historic Photos of Oklahoma, Bracken began promoting them around Oklahoma and foundshe enjoyed the process as well as meetinga variety of Oklahomans. This gave her the idea to create her own press, focusing onOklahoma culture.

“My husband has the creative talentsand many of the practical ones; he designs our books.I market and promote the books, plan book events,book launches and signings, send out fliers and mailers,maintain our blog and delegate new media coverage.My daughter tweets for us and one of my closest friendsmaintains our Facebook page,” Bracken adds. Bracken’shusband designed their first website two years ago. The couple’s ten year old daughter is also a “sales associate”whom accompanies Bracken to many festivals andconferences.

Forty-Six Stars Press tries to reach out to the publicby attending events as often as possible. The press targeted three main events for this summer. The first took place in June in Stroud. The remaining two events are Duncan’s Summerfest on July 16 and the Okarchefeston August 28 in Okarche.


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For the Love of Kickball By Solitaire Merrill

Staff Writer

Kickball was a childhood favorite of mine. If I close my eyes and think back, I can remember the little dust trail the rolling ball left in its wake and the hollowthunk it made as I kicked it as hard as I could. If I reach back even further, I can recall the anxiety I felt waiting for my name to be called as the captains chose theirwinning teams and the wave of relief after hearing my name called. I was never thefirst one picked, but happily, my tomboyish athleticism and my enthusiasm kept me from being the last. Kickball has the unique ability to flex team sizes to be as big or small asyou need them to be and thus, my friends and I spent countless hours on those impromptukickball fields.

These lovely days shared by many were exactly the memories John Mayhue and Dale Maxwell had in mind whenthey organized a kickball game that everyone could join in on. What started out as a friendly bet over a Nascar racebetween the friends, ended in a day of re-living happy times playing kickball.

It was to be a small game among friends but when word spread, it quickly grew into a community event with over40 eager kickball players that ranged in age from two to 62. Staying true to the nature of the game, captains werechosen, teams were picked, balls flew, and players dashed around the bases trying desperately to score. A decidedly good time was had by all. In fact, it was so much fun, that Mayhue hopes to make these kickball games a semi-annualevent, complete with community sponsors, free and open to the public.

Nothing brings out the kid in us like playing a good old fashioned game of kickball, and that is that Maxwelland Mayhue intended when they set out. “There’s a lot of things you can do if you only get creative,” Mayhue said.“Getting people together doing something unique like kickball is a great way to bring a community together.”

The friendly game received such a positive response, that Maxwell and Mayhue are busy organizing the nextkickball game. They are confident that once word gets around, it will grow into an event that many more people will be able to enjoy. For a taste of those good old days and a chance to be a big kid again, all I want to know is where do I sign up? Stay tuned to Okie Magazine for the information on the next game. If you would like to be a part of themagic, contact John Mayhue on Facebook.

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Oklahoma is notorious for its scorching summer heat. If you’ve been around for an Oklahoma, you know what I’m talking about: temperatures hovering around the century mark, with the

humidity so high it feels like you’re in a sauna. Just the walk from a store to the parking lot can leave youparched and in desperate need of cooling down. What’s the perfect remedy? Ice cream!

In 1984, Ronald Reagan declared July to be National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of Julyto be National Ice Cream Day. Frankly, I don’t need a national holiday to enjoy the luscious sweetness of ice cream. Everyone has their favorite flavor – mine is mint chocolate chip – but what really mattersis the sugary sweet milk concoction frozen to just the right creamy consistency. Just thinking about itmakes me want to run over to Braum’s for a dip.

It is believed that ice cream was first eaten during the time of Emperor Nero of Rome during the first century. It was a combination of snow, nectar, fruit pulp, and honey. I’m not sure we can really countNero’s concoction, because it lacks the main ingredient that makes ice cream what it is: cream. Arabs were the first to bring milk into the mix, and replaced the fruit juice with sugar.

The first mention of ice cream in America was from a letter written in 1744 by a guest of Maryland Governor William Bladen. Records kept by one particular merchant in New York show that President George Washington spent around $200 for ice cream during the summer of 1790. President Thomas Jefferson had a favorite 18-step recipe for an ice cream dish that was similar to Baked Alaska. The process was long and laborious, but the end product was said to be delicious. Because of the cost of the ice along with the ingredients, ice cream was a treat for citizens who were well-off. It wasn’t until the early 1800s when insulated ice houses were invented, that ice cream became more popular. In 1851 Jacob Fussell, a milk dealer from Baltimore, became the first to manufacture ice cream in America. As technology became better, it became easier and less expensive to mass produce ice cream. In the past 150 years, the manufacture of frozen milk products in America has grown to over 1.6 billion gallons annually.

During World War II, ice cream became the edible morale symbol. Each branch of the military wastrying to do better than the others in serving ice cream to troops. In 1945, the first “floating ice creamparlor” was built for sailors in the western Pacific. When the war was over, and dairy product rationing ceased, Americans celebrated by eating ice cream; in 1946 Americans consumed over 20 quarts of ice cream per person.

According to the International Ice Cream Association, the top five flavors of ice cream in America are: vanilla, chocolate, cookies and cream, strawberry, and mint chocolate chip. This didn’t really surprise me. However, the list of the top ice cream producing states was another matter altogether. The top sevenstates (in order) are California, Indiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Missouri. The United States leads the world in ice cream production with about 1.5 billion gallons annually. Nearly 10% of the milkproduced in the U.S. is used to make frozen dairy products. The ice cream industry in the U.S. brings in over $21 billion in sales annually, and provides thousands of jobs, all while give a boost to the dairy industry’s economic well-being.

This year, National Ice Cream Day falls on July 18th. I encourage you go get out and celebratethis tasty tradition with a scoop or two of your favorite flavor. I’ve picked out my favorite. What are youpicking for yours?

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Lawton Community Theatre schedulefilled with great entertainment

By Jenn CastriconeStaff Writer

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “there’s noth-ing to do in Lawton,” then be prepared to have your mind changed…and how! There are some very exciting thingshappening at Lawton Community Theatre over the next 12 months. I recently sat down with Teresa Jensen, current President of the Board of Directors, and President-elect Neil West to discuss upcoming happenings at the theater and some of the changes that have been made. Neil and Te-resa’s enthusiasm for bringing in new theatre lovers--whether onstage, behind the scenes, or in the audience--is absolutely infectious. I didn’t need much convincing, as a sometime performer, volunteer and frequent audience member at our local theater I’m already well-versed in the joys and excite-ment that can be found onstage and in the seats.

The first addition to the summer schedule is a programfor young theatre lovers called Magic Theatre. Directed by Teresa Jensen with assistance from Shelley Lytle and Allison Yates, Magic Theatre is offered for children who have com-pleted second grade all the way through high school age. A sizeable number of these children, both onstage and behindthe scenes, will perform “Godspell, Jr.” Speaking as some-one who did her first play at the tender age of five, I can attest to the joys kids will find in the theatre. And children will learn so much from being part of a community theatre produc-tion. Lessons in teamwork, problem solving, cognitive skills, professionalism and respect, as well as grace under pres-sure will be carried on into their futures. Kids who grow up in a theatre community one often end up with multiple sets of“parents,” with the backstage volunteers and directors teach-ing, molding, and shaping their young minds. Even if children are uncomfortable with performing, they may enjoy see-ing people their own age singing and dancing and telling awonderful story. So parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles or babysitters, if you think the kids might be interested in seeing the Magic Theatre production of “Godspell, Jr.”, performances

will be at Lawton Community Theater July 23-25. In September, the theater will host a benefit performance

by the Southwest Pride Barbershop Chorus. Tentatively scheduled for September 10, this show features a patriotictheme with recognizable songs for all to enjoy. Southwest Pride features a lot of recognizable faces from the LCT stage who feel that this performance is an opportunity to give back to the theater for allowing the opportunity to share the stage and for the theater’s continued support of the group’s annual performances in Lawton and Duncan. In addition to his many other roles Neil also happens to be one of the many perform-ers participating in the benefit show—he sings for Southwest Pride in the chorus and a quartet, as well as offering his timeas a performer and volunteer at LCT.

Other upcoming benefit shows include a children’s ben-efit featuring some of the younger talent from the community in the fall of 2010 and the annual Friends of the Theater event scheduled for January 2011. While a theme for this year has not been decided upon, this local favorite always brings joy and tears for the audience as well as the performers. Always fun and often very moving, this show features very talented singers and musicians who volunteer their time toraise money to support Lawton Community Theater. And, as always the annual “chocolate celebration” will be held in the spring. A more formal affair, and strictly for adults, this event showcases decadent chocolate treats in many forms, from classic cakes, cookies, and dipped fruits to martinis and othercocktails.

The youth workshop and benefit performances are im-portant opportunities for the theater to showcase local talent,and they are highlights within the actual theater season. The first official production of the 2010-2011 season will be “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” This is a Tony-award-winning musical with an all-adult cast playing the mid-dle-school versions of their characters. As outsiders, each of them has a chance to shine during the spelling bee, and all of us can relate to feeling like a nobody or an outcast…but we also each have our moments in the spotlight. Audiences are invited to attend on October 15-17 and October 21-24 and may be asked to participate…But you’ll have to come see itto find out for sure!

The featured show will be “The Hallelujah Girls,” a South-ern comedy by the same writers who brought us “Christmas Belles,” a riotously funny play featured at LCT during the2008-2009 season. The women of Eden Falls, Georgia realize time is precious after the loss of a dear friend, and they decide to shake up their lives and make some changes.Performance dates for “The Hallelujah Girls” are December 10-12 and December 16-19.

“Bell, Book and Candle,” to be featured February 18-20 and February 24-27, is a charming romantic comedy with an enchanting twist. A modern-day witch living in New York City


Neil D. Wright: Donut Maker by Trade, Artist by NatureBy Jeremy Bigelow

Staff Writer

Are you ever curious about the waiter serving your coffee or the retail clerk helpingyou decide between green or black in a new shirt? There most definitely is more to most people than we take the time to discover. Neil Wright has probably served many of you hot, fresh donuts and a cold bottle of milk or juice from his family business at Wright’s Donuts but today we want to introduce you to another side of Neil - his artistic side.

A graduate of Lawton High School and a Cameron University graduate with a BFA focus on painting and sculpture. Just after graduation, Neil took his first job as a commercial videographer/photographer with KSWO television. He spent many years in the television industry in some capacity before leaving in 2007 to return to the familybusiness.

“During my career in television, I rarely put paint brush to canvas. When I went to work for my family at The Wright Donuts, I had more time to return to making Art. My passion was rekindled and there’s not a day that goes by without creating and using my artistic skills,” says Wright.

We took the time to talk with Neil about his work and the studio he is in the processof rehabbing. Next time you stop in for a yummy treat at Wright’s Donuts, you candiscuss more than apple fritters and coffee creamers with Neil. He loves to meet new people and talk about his plans for helping to build a stronger artistic community inLawton. When did you first realize you had an interest in creating art pieces?

“I was probably in kindergarten when I took an interest in art and music. I had great teachers who recognized this interest and led me in the creative direction. I started toexcel in 9th grade and started to become more involved in art making. Throughout my high school years I was always in art classes and was in AP(advance placement)art my junior and senior years. I was President of the Art Club and won several drawing contests throughout the state. I then attended Cameron studying Biology and had set a course to become a medical illustrator. After my first semester, although I did well with the sciences, I changed my major to Fine Art and was a lot happier.”What are your preferred mediums?

“I tend to use several techniques and mediums in my work combining painting and sculpture along with found objects. Currently working more with oils.”What inspires you to create?

“Currently I’m inspired by emotion, humor and the desire to create balance both in my art and my life.”What was the first piece of “art” you created?

“First time I considered something as art, I was in 6th grade at Lincoln Elementary. An Artist in residence came and we worked on a large canvas depicting several scenes from the Civil War. It’s still on display at Lincoln today.”Who are some of your favorite artists and why?

“Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Joseph Cornell to name a few. Johns used simple schemes and icons to create work that presented opposites, contradiction and irony and presenting art as visual objects. Rauschenberg embraced materials traditionally outside of the artist’s reach. He would cover a canvas with house paint, or ink the wheel of a car and run it over paper to create a drawing, while demonstrating rigor and concern for formal painting. Cornell’s most characteristic art works were boxed assemblages created from found objects.”Tell us about the studio you are working on? “YelloDore Creative Labs is the name I use for my studio, which is currently a two-story garage apartment being slowly renovated. I desire to have a physical space to collaborate with other creative artists of all types and hopefully one day be a place wherelocal artists can show in a less formal environment.” If you were a song, what would it be? “Right now - maybe ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony.’”Your greatest piece of work? “My greatest work would be my two beautiful daughters, Aspen and Bayley.”Advice for young artists exploring their talents?

“Show people what you can do. Seek others to share your talent with. If you have the passion and dedication great things will come. Never stop exploring.”


Lawton/Ft. Sill Arts Council Supports Local Artists and Reaches Out to the Lawton Community

By Teri McGrathStaff Writer

If you haven’t been to the Museum of the Great Plainslately, now is a good time to go. Until July 18th, the museum and the Lawton/Ft. Sill Art Council are presenting Visions IV Local Artists. LFSAC’s Facebook page says the exhibit is “a sampling of the work of SW Oklahoma’s finest amateur and professional artists.” I went by to see the exhibit in June, on a Sunday, and I loved it. There are about thirty local painters, all members of LSFAC, so there are a lot of different styles and subjects represented in a pretty small space. There are some beautiful paintings on display, and some weird ones, whichare also beautiful.

Walking from painting to painting is an excitingexperience. The diversity is always striking, and it highlights the unique characteristics of each artist’s work, so we can get a pretty clear sense of the painters as individuals. And, of course, all together the works present a wonderful image of a creative community that I am very close to, geographically at least. I pass by the LFSAC Art Center on Ferris and 17th just about every day, and as I stared at some of the paintings on display at the museum, I did imagine that the artists may have been in the studio working at least one of those times I went by. I’ve never seen inside the studio, so I imagine it is gigantic and glows in some way. And just as I was riding past it on my way to my night class or something, maybe Sandra Dunn was in there making owl feathers, or Larry Harris waspainting the sky.

One thing that is probably clear by now is that I am pretty well in awe of painters and visual artists in general. They seem almost magical. For one thing, the visual arts have always seemed out of reach to me. I think it’s because of all the tools and space artists like and need to do their work.

Painting, for instance, doesn’t seem to be a thing one can justdecide to try out one day. Even if I could afford the materials and if I had the space in which to practice my “art”—during my spare time that I totally have—I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable making the commitment that purchasing an easel and one of those paint platter things would imply. It all seems very serious and school-like.

So I’ve been too shy to check out the Art Center eventhough I’ve been very curious about it. I thought I’d feel out of place in a “studio” where people are painting huge canvases or working those pottery wheel things and kilns. Imagine me there, trying to find a place.

But LFSAC President Sandra Dunn, who teaches free drawing courses at The Art Center every first Thursday of the month, assures me that I can easily find a place among the people who attend her classes. And among the people who go to The Art Center on Mondays for Clay Night, when “Larry John’s facilitates pottery projects.” Dunn says people attending the classes are working at all different levels, and they come for different reasons, too. “Anybody can come,”she says, eager to bring more people into the community ofartists. “You can come!”

The materials for the classes are pretty affordable and unintimidating. For the drawing classes you just need a sketch pad and couple of pencils. And ten dollars will cover the cost of your materials for the clay workshops.

In addition to the classes, LFSAC offers monthlypresentations and demos. I’m pretty sure all you have to do is show up to those. In May, Tom Biggs, whose exhibit,



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falls in love with a publisher who lives in her building. When she finds out he is engaged to be married to a woman from her own past, she casts a spell to turn things her direc-tion…However, her true feelings for the young man mayput her powers in jeopardy.

Featured next on the LCT stage will be “Picnic,” familiar to many from the film of the same name. A 1950’s coming-of-age tale is a love story and a family drama, that offers something for all ages. Written by William Inge, the playalso explores the themes of life in small-town America. Performances will be April 8-10 and 14-17.

Lawton Community Theatre closes the 2010-2011 sea-son with a musical nearly everyone will recognize—“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” based on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” with songs from the classic movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” The story of an eccen-tric candy-man and his quest to find someone to take over his beloved candy factory is an equally eccentric fantasy featuring kids and adults of all ages. This is definitely a show to bring the family to see!

Behind the scenes, changes have been made ad-ministratively to aid the theater’s business in running more efficiently. Neil and Teresa both agreed that mergingthe LCT Guild into the Board of Directors, as well as the inclusion of several new board members and installment of fresh officers, will bring new energy and a more stream-lined administration. The board members also help out by volunteering their time during performances and work days,

aiding managing director Cynthia Kent, TechnicalDirector Pat Hill, Costume Designer Jana Acevedo, Administrative Assistant Jane Brantley, and a handfulof other part-time employees and volunteers.

It takes a community to help keep this local theater successful. If you’re interested in audition-ing for any of the aforementioned productions, or you’d like information on volunteering or ticket prices, please contact Lawton Community Theater at (580)355-1600. Information about past, present and future productions and other happenings at LCT can also be found at www.lawtontheatre.org or via their Facebook page.


Taylor B’s Beat By Taylor BrunwaldStaff Writer

During the hot summer months, many across the nation enjoy taking vacations toget away from whatever commitments they may have at home for a while. If you happento be one of these people, why not use yourvacation time to attend a music festival? Music festivals differ from concerts in that they span across several days as opposed toa few hours and feature many acts instead of only one or two, but admission is generallyabout the same as a big-name band would

charge for a single concert.Soon, Lawton will host its first-ever music festival. The

American Band Music Festival will take place from July 2 – 4 in Elmer Thomas Park. According to the LawtonInfo.com, itwill act as a competition for bands from around the area with emphasis on several genres, including Christian contemporary /inspirational, country, folk / bluegrass, jazz, R&B, rock, pop and new age. Admission and parking will be free.

The Vans Warped Tour, active since 1995, will take place this year from June 25 to August 15. It has its roots in punk rock and ska, but has since opened up to alternative, emo and pop-punk acts. Since 1998, compilation albums featuring bands thatare scheduled to appear on the Tour have been made available for purchase.

Lilith Fair, a festival founded by Sarah McLachlan that highlights female artists, originally took place from 1997 to 1999, but has been revived this year. It will take place from June 27 to August 16. McLachlan is the only artist scheduled for every date; every date will feature different artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, and Sheryl Crow.

Lollapalooza is an annual music festival founded in 1991 by Perry Farrell of Jane’s Addiction that has taken place in Chicago, IL, since 2005. Since helping bring exposure to the alternative genre in the ‘90s, it has become arguably one of themost diverse music festivals in the country. It will take place this year from August 6 – 8, with headliners including Arcade Fire,Lady Gaga, and Soundgarden.

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival takes place in Manchester, TN, from June 10 - 13. Beginning in 2002, Bonnaroo offers a wide variety of genres to enjoy, from jambands, hip hop, and country, on three different stages. Four tents house merchants, artists, and comedians. This year’s headliners for the festival included Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Zand Kings of Leon.

For a great summertime musical experience, few things beat the live music offered by music festivals. If you get the chanceto attend one, remember to pay attention to when your favoritebands will be performing so that you do not miss a show, and bring sunscreen, regardless of how tan you may be.

Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg,“California Gurls”

This song couldhave easily beensung by any othersinger in the industry; instead, Perrythrows away her uniquely cultivatedimage in favor of unoriginal, blandpop. Adding insult to injury is an accompanying music video that hasnothing to do with California. If this istruly the path she wishes her careerto take, she might never be allowed toperform at Warped Tour again.

Crystal Castles,“CrystalCastles (II)”

The Canadian electronic duo takes a break from the Game Boy-esque 8-bit sounds for a sophomorealbum that is half-ethereal and half-insane. While it leaves me wantingmore from the band, I hope that theirnext release will be more consistent.

Wonder Girls, “2 Different Tears”

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Korean BBQ for her help with the translation.)


Queen of July is Goat Cheese Month. Goat cheese

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entrees and even desserts, its versatilityand taste is renowned.

Goat Cheese Medallion Salad 4 ounce goat cheese log, cold1 egg, beaten1 cup of bread crumbs with salt and pepper added4 handfuls of lettuce, mesclun greens or just a largebunch of frissee 4 teaspoons of 21 year old balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon of powdered mustard1/4 cup of good extra virgin olive oil (for vinegrette)3 tablespoons of so-so olive oil (for frying goat cheese,perhaps it was on sale or something) Salt and freshly ground pepper

First, clean and dry the lettuce. To make the goat cheese medallions, carefully cut the goat cheese loginto 1/4-inch slices. If you have crumbly cheese, thenfeel free to put the slices in your palms and form theminto medallions. Then, dip the slices into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs. Do this to all the slices and keep them in a few stacks off to the side.

Next, heat on medium high your 3 tablespoons ofolive oil in a small 6-inch cast-iron pan so that there

is about a 1/8 inch of oil (you can use a heavy regularpan if you aren’t cool enough to own a wrought-iron pan.)When the oil is hot, but not smoking, carefully put four ofthe medallions in the pan. Fry on one side for 25 seconds,gently flip with tongs, and fry for another 20 seconds sothat both sides are light brown. Remove and dry on papertowels. Repeat with the next batch. Now, take care that you don’t fry for too long because you don’t want the cheese toget too melty and ooze out of the breadcrumb shell.

Meanwhile, make your vinaigrette. In a bowl, whisk themustard, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Then, add the (meanwhile, are you watching the goat cheese medallionscarefully? Probably not, so go and flip them or they’ll burnor smoosh out) olive oil and whisk well (don’t say we didn’twarn you!)Toss the greens with your vinaigrette. Then, assemble the fried goat cheese around the edges of the plate and put thegreens in the middle.Serves 2 people who hate plants so much they want to eatthem.

1/2 cup honey1/3 cup waterFew sprigs of favorite herbs, such as sage, basil,rosemary, thyme3 1/2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar6 to 8 ounces young, fresh goat cheese12 slices baguette-type French bread, cut diagonallyabout 1/2-inch thick, toasted

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Combinehoney and water; bring to a boil. Add herb sprigs and reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer for approximately 10 minutes until total amount of liquid is reduced to about1/2 cup. Remove from heat.

Remove and discard herbs. Stir in balsamic vinegarand let cool. Spread goat cheese thickly on toastedbread. Drizzle with balsamic-honey syrup and serve.

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Forging Forward: Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill Begins Next 20 YearsBy Randy Pennington

Staff Writer With the graduation of 20 students in May of

this year, the Leadership Lawton – Fort Sill Program recently completed its first twenty years of leadership development. The Program has graduated over 395students since its beginning in 1990, and is looking forward to welcoming the next generation of Lawton’s leaders.

The sole focus of Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill isto find and develop members of the community intoleaders who will have a positive impact on our city. Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill’s mission, “To promote individual leadership growth that will better serve our community”, has benefited members of our community since its inception. Many of Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill’s past graduates have gone on to serve on many community and civic Board of Directors, been elected to political positions, or have begun grassroots programs designed to better the lives of those in need. The past participants in the program exemplify

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the diversity of the community, as well as the broad appeal it has to potential leaders. Bankers, educators, business owners, doctors, students, and administrators of charitable organizations are just a few of the professions represented in the alumni.

“The Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill Program is an exciting way to learn not only what Lawton and Fort Sill have to offer, but to be exposed to so many areas that are in need of those willing to serve,” states Randy Pennington, Chairperson. “Our participants undoubtedly have a whole new perspective of our community, once they graduate,” he added.

The program begins each year in August, with an Orientation Class, followed by one day of activities each month, concluding with Graduation in May. The focus of each class varies, with each day dedicated to a different aspect of our community. One of the first and most important class days is the Retreat. Participants spend the day performing team-building exercises, and apply these skills in various outdoor



Continued from page 35 activities, including a ropes course. The day is designed to allow the class to experience problem solving from a team perspective, as well as get to know their fellow team members.

The curriculum of the class is designed to showcase various areas of Lawton and Fort Sill, including one day spent on Fort Sill’s military post. Health and Human Services, Arts, Economic Development, City Government, Justice Systems, Education and State Government, which includes a visit to the state capital to visit with area representatives and senators, are all parts of the community explored in the class agenda.

In addition, each Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill Class is expected to complete a class project, designed to better the community in some fashion. This insures teamwork and goal-setting are parts of the program. Past Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill class projects have included Lawton welcome signs, the development of a Junior Leadership Program, endowments, the construction of playgrounds, the donation of computerequipment, monetary donations to many charities and organizations, and many more admirable services. As is hoped, many class graduates go on to complete

community projects on their own, following graduation.“This program allows participants to experience

Lawton and Fort Sill in a new way, and enables them to develop their leadership skills,” said Billy Davis, a past graduate, past Board Member, and administrator at Lawton Public Schools. “Class members will developrelationships and friendships that will last a lifetime.”

Those interested in being considered for the program can learn more and download an application by visiting www.llfs.org. Each year, the classes arereviewed and changes are made to insure quality programs and up-to-date agendas are in place, inan effort to continue to attract quality applicants. Applications for the class are due by July 31st of each year, and are reviewed by a Selection Committee, in the hopes of building a diverse and well-rounded roster of participants.

Lawton will continue to grow, and with that growth, comes responsibility. We, as a community, are the true people in charge of our destiny. But certain persons must step up and volunteer to steer us in theright direction; certain persons must be willing to take chances, make decisions and insure control is in place, so that chaos can be avoided; certain persons must…lead.

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“Around the World to Medicine Park in Watercolor” is on display at the capitol in Oklahoma City, gave a presentation about his techniques. Last month, Dr. Ian Robb presented a photo tour of Africa. Since these events are free and open to the public, they are a good opportunity to just go by The Art Center and check it out.

To find out more about Lawton/Ft. Sill Art Council, you can check out their Facebook page or look at Lawton Arts andEntertainment Magazine, which is now on line at the City of Lawton website. And if you want to know something of the artists who are members of the organization, do stop by the museum to see their work on display there. It is likely to inspireyou. Then perhaps one night in the future I’ll be riding by The Art Center at the same time you are in the studio creating a beautiful thing. Or maybe I’ll be standing there next to you, creating something beautiful, too.



Bracken is always thinking of ways to get the press’ name out to Oklahomans. She puts a lot of effort into improving an already well-working press. The press started strongly. It first published book, It Wasn’t Much Ten True Tales of Oklahoma Heroes, written by Jan Hausburg, wasnominated as a finalist for the 2008 Oklahoma Book Award for children’s literature. This achievement serves as a model for all of the books Forty-Sixth Star publishes. Even for those books not nominated for awards, Bracken wants a well-designed product that will further increase people’s knowledge and enthusiasm for Oklahoma. For Bracken, putting in long hours after her “day job” to make and promote book is rewarding: “It really isn’t work. It is our avocation.”

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If you would like to donate to the worthy cause, you may bring clothes, shoes, belts, or socks to T&S Printing on west Gore Boulevard; if you’d like to make a monetary donation you may drop it by or mail it to Day Spring Church at 8612 NW Cache Road, Lawton, OK 73505 (for checks memo: Bridge Park); or if you’d like to give of your time please contact Jeff Henderson at (580) 695-5196 or [email protected]. For more information on the Bridge Park Project you can find them on Facebook or on the Day

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