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By: Lacey Swope
The weather this time of year can make choosing an outfit extremely difficult. It can be nice and mild in the
morning, and then a ripping cold front moves in and youve got wind chills in the 30s when you step back
outside. I love October so much though. I love the challenge of the forecast. I love the fall colors. I love the
football games, and most of all I love the weekends when I get to hunt, spending time out in my tree stand
taking in all the atmosphere the outdoors has to offer.
It is crazy how fast we go from too much rainfall to way too
little. The sudden onset of drought is sometimes called a flash
drought, and that is what we are seeing down in theOuachita
Mountains. Although we are still sitting pretty in most of the
state, Southeast Oklahoma is hurting. Broken Bow Lake is down
several feet and the vegetation in the area is quickly changing
from summer green to winter brown, leaving many residents to
wonder what this will mean for fall foliage. The Talimena Drive is
very popular toward the end of October as people get out to see
all the vibrant colors. If we dont see significant rain down that
way soon, this years drive may be a little dull. Fires and drought
go hand in hand, and due to increased fire risk, a burn ban is now
in effect for McCurtain county. Our dry warm spell will eventually
start to give way to frequent cold fronts of Canadian air. The suns
angle gets lower and the polar jet starts to rush south. Shorts
and flip flops will turn into to tights and boots before you know it!
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Normanites Unite
by Alexander Mutz
Four community leaders dedicate their

efforts toward bettering our community.
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Callithumpian Squeeze
by Jocelyn Pedersen
A local accordian trio, Primed Squeeze, will

make its debut Oct. 18th.
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Mayfields Record Day

by Tyler McComas
Behind Mayfields arm and legs the Sooners

take down Tulsa.
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OUs Big Plays, Takeaways, Beat West

Virginia
by Tyler McComas
OU rallies late for win over West Virginia.
by Jeff Provine
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Ghost Tour of Downtown Norman

by Jeff Provine
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How to Help Your Child with School at Home

by Alexandra Bare
Tips for parents to help their children

continue learning at home or on-the-go.
A new walking tour gives extra scares in the

week leading up to Halloween.
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Mix on Main
by Carleigh Foutch
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ASSOCIATE EDITORS
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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CONTRIBUTORS
Haunted Guthrie, Oklahoma
Boyd Streets own Jeff Provine publishes his

third collection of Oklahoma folklore
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Various Main Street businesses are banding

together to bring the Norman community a
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Tegan Burkhard | Cheyenne Dickerson
Carleigh Foutch | Taylor Hickney
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Wearing White After Labor Day

by Cheyenne Dickerson
How to add winter white into your afterLabor Day wardrobe.
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Eating Healthy, Fall Dishes, Easy and Quick

by Cheyenne Dickerson
Refreshing recipes that are quick and easy!
Apple Trees Treats are no Trick

by Haley Mowdy
Find better Halloween treats at Apple Tree.
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Evans Theatres takes over Robinson Crossing

by Jeff Provine
It has been some years since Norman

has had a value movie theater, but one
entrepreneur has plans to change that.
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October 2015 Issue 10 Volume 14
Fall is finally upon us, and I have to tell you that I have been desperately awaiting its
arrival! Halloween, pumpkins and gorgeous fall colors, paired with the (hopefully soon)
ability to pull my scarves, sweaters and boots out of the back of my closet! This issue is
packed with fall funeverything from Halloween, football, ghost tours and festivals for
the whole family.
Editors Note
Its been awhile since Ive done a list, so in honor of my favorite season, here are five new
things you can do with pumpkin this season:
1) Pumpkin Spice Latte: Obviously, you can get this one from Starbucks, but other brands
have started making this one as well! For a twist, check out Tazos Pumpkin Spice Chai
Tea, available in tea bags or in premade just-add-milk latte mix! You can also add a dab of
pureed pumpkin to hot chocolate or regular coffee to send you over the moon!
2) Pumpkin Butter: If you like jellies and jams, pumpkin butter is an amazing way to jazz
up your morning bagel. Taste of Home magazine has a great, easy recipe at http://www.
tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-butter
3) Pumpkin Chili: This year, try adding in a can of condensed, pureed pumpkin into your
chili to add a sweet complement to the spicy chili.
4) Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: My all-time favorite fall snack. After gutting your pumpkin,
separate the guts from the seeds, lay the guts flat on a baking sheet, salt them and leave
them to dry overnight, covered in a paper towel. Then sprinkle on whatever flavoring you
like, pop them in the oven at 350 degrees, and stir regularly until brown.
Haley Mowdy
Editor-in-Chief
5) Pumpkin Facial: One of the reasons pumpkin is so healthy for you to eat is that its
packed with delicious good-for-you fats and antioxidants. Whip those extra guts up in a
blender until they have a creamy texture, or use canned pureed pumpkin. Spread on your
face as you would a facial mask and leave on for at least 10 minutes, or until dry. Not only
does it work as an excellent moisturizer, but the pumpkin tightens your skin as it dries,
leaving you with firmer, plumper looking skin. Plus it smells amazing!
Normanites
UNITE
The United Way of Norman is an incredibly

important part of our citys community.
Its fundraising efforts are essential parts
of what makes Norman such a wonderful
city to live in. Each year, four campaign
chairs head the organizations efforts,
and these Normanites have a special
role in the leadership of the group. This
year, Randy Laffoon, Kathey Drummond,
Mariann Lawson and Tyler LaReau are
working hard to ensure success for the
United Way and all of the efforts it helps
fund. It isnt just the leaders of the United
Way that make it so special, though they
certainly have their role. The true beauty
of the United Way is its ability to bring
together the citizens of our great city and
give Normanites an opportunity to unite.
For those unfamiliar with the way the
United Way works, it all begins with them
reaching out to the community to seek
out the people and organizations that
need funding. They send out requests
for proposals to agencies that believe the
United Way can help them. Individuals
are welcome to fill out proposals as
well. These proposals are quite detailed,
outlining what is needed, why it is needed
and the potential consequences of what
will happen if these needs arent met. The
proposals must also fit within four impact
areas: education, income, health and
independence. From there, the United
Way figures out ways to raise money and
get that money to those who need it.
The United Way currently has twentyseven partner agencies each selected
based on their significant contribution
to the community. Organizations such as
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Food and Family,
Red Cross, Girl Scouts, the Salvation
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By: Alexander Mutz
Army, Womens Resource Center, Meals

on Wheels and more have each been
determined to be worthy of funding.
Randy Laffoon, owner of Sports Talk
98.5 FM and 1400 AM and a third time
campaign chair, served first in 2003 and
then again in 2009. His passion for the
United Way stems from nearly fifteen
years of seeing the good it does in our city.
I love the mission that the United Way
promotes, Laffoon said. It helps anyone
in need, from kids to seniors, full families
and those who suffer from mental illness
and addiction.
He is optimistic about the goals that the
United Way has set for itself this year,
especially since they are already halfway
to their monetary mission of $2,116,000.
This is their most ambitious goal of any
year yet.
Of all the campaign chairs, Kathey
Drummond has been involved with the
United Way the longest, her history
stemming back to 1977.
There are so many kind ways we can help
people in need and United Way has the
ability to raise and distribute funds among
programs that directly help, Drummond
said. Volunteering with United Way is a
way of sharing and working to give people
hope.
Tyler LaReau has worked with the United
Way for ten years, has been on the board
of directors for six and was a campaign
co-chair in 2011. His primary occupation,
though, is ownership of two businesses,
Norman Stamp and Seal and LaReau and
Associates, the latter of which is a health
insurance agency.
The United Way does such a great job
doing amazing work for the community,
LaReau said. It really promotes the idea
of everyone working together.
An example of this in action, LaReau
emphasized the success of this years
Day of Caring, an annual event that
allows individuals as well as businesses
and organizations to join together to
help others. More than 560 Normanites
participated in the event this past
September.
Mariann Lawson is a longtime contributor

to the United Way. Her efforts date back
all the way to 1993. She was a helpline
The United Way does

such a great job doing
amazing work for the
community, LaReau
said. It really promotes
the idea of everyone
working together.
director for about four years, and was also
a chair for Day of Caring and allocations
for Funded Partners. She is also director
of marketing and community relations at
Republic Bank and Trust.
Our community fundraising goal of
$2,116,000 is important, but what we
really want to emphasize are people
rather than money, Lawson said. Every
bit of money that doesnt meet that goal
means people arent getting the help
they need. They get put on waiting lists,
and that is what we are actively trying to
avoid, she said. The money is important,
certainly, but it is a means to an end.
The United Way raises money, but it is

centered on helping others with it, she
continued. I truly believe, and Ive seen
it firsthand, that the funded partners of
the United Way are a safety net for the
people of Norman. Tragedy can strike
anyone at any time, and our goal is to give
reassurance to those that need it.
For Normanites looking for a way to
have some fun while simultaneously
bettering the community, United Way
has a wonderful opportunity, the annual
Celebrity Sing at Riverwind Casino on
Friday, Oct. 30. Guests are welcome to
show off their singing and dancing skills
and eat a delicious meal. There will also
be a live auction with some great items
to purchase. Tables are already starting
to fill up, so be sure to grab your tickets
soon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the
event begins at 7:30 p.m. Spots can be
reserved by calling 329-2025 or emailing
kholder@unitedway-norman.org. Tickets
for premiere seating are $75 per person.
Signature seating tickets are $65 per
person.
The United Way is endlessly dedicated to
the city of Norman, and is always looking
for like-minded people interested in
doing volunteer work, donating money
or attending one or more of their many
events throughout the year. If you are
interested, you can find more information
at www.unitedwaynorman.org.
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Callithumpian Squeeze
By: Jocelyn Pedersen
A professional accordion trio, Primed

Squeeze, will make its debut at the
Callithumpian Squeeze set for Oct. 18 at
the Depot, 200 S. Jones St. in Norman
during a free concert from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
The event is produced and directed by
Robert M. Mansfield and sponsored by
Lohmanns Good Things!, 710 W. Main St.
Members of Primed Squeeze include
Lohmann and Mansfieldwho has
arranged many of the evenings musical
scores. Both are Norman residents. Rod
Murrow from Alva, Oklahoma, is the third
accordionist. All three are members of the
Oklahoma Accordion Club, which meets
monthly in Oklahoma City. Lohmann and
Murrow have known each other for many
years and played in a two-piano ensemble
while in college at Northwestern
Oklahoma State University.
Lohmann said that as members of Primed
Squeeze and the Oklahoma Accordion
Club we want beginners to play and we
support them, and while the OAC affords
beginners and members of all levels a
chance to play, the Callithumpian Squeeze
will showcase professional and advancedlevel musicians.
Musicians will showcase their skills on the
traditional Stradella bass system where
some accordion buttons are single notes
and some are chords, in addition to the
Moschino bass system where musicians
have to play multiple buttons to pay
chords.
Im thrilled to be able to participate
and show how versatile and powerful an
instrument the accordion is, Mansfield
said. I have played the accordion for 68
years. There will be some players who are
fairly new in picking up the accordion, but
they are good musicians.
Murrow, one of the newest accordionists,

is a professional musician and retired
professor of music who said he always
wanted to play the accordion. He said
when he was a child, his family couldnt
afford one, so a few years ago he decided
if he was going to learn, the time was
right. He contacted his friend Lohmann
who helped him buy an accordion and the
rest is history.
I think its going to be a magnificent
program, Murrow said. The part that
our group is doing is going to be quite a
wonderful part of the show.
The final number is The Liberty Bell, a

march by John Philip Sousa. Many know
this tune because it is the introduction to
Monty Pythons Flying Circus. In addition
to a bell which is traditionally played
during each performance of this piece,
at the Callithumpian Squeeze a trumpet,
flute, piccolo, tuba, oboe, percussion and
trombone will join the accordions.
Showing his excitement about
the grand finale, Lohmann
said The Liberty Bell will
be the most exciting fourand-a-half minutes of music
ever performed in Norman.
Lohmann said John Clinton,
former Director of Music for
Norman Public Schools will
conduct the final number.
Local favorite Irv Wagner,
professor of trombone at OU
and longtime Norman resident,
will play trombone during the
concert finale and the spoons
during a novelty number. As
an additional treat, Primed
Squeeze will play Sir Anthony
Hopkins waltz entitled And
the Waltz Goes On.
Lohmann said he hopes that this concert

will be the first of many Callithumpian
Squeeze performances. In addition to
Wagner and Clinton, many additional
special guests include George Secor from
Illinois, Lou LeBrun from Missouri, Nick
Ballarini from Dallas and Barbara Duer,
president of the Oklahoma Accordion
Club, will all play at the event.
Lohmanns Good Things! will provide
candy and chocolate after the concert.
Lohmann reminds accordion enthusiasts
to come early if you want to get a seat at
this venue.
Inspiring the Next Generation
to Soar to New Heights

OU Westheimer Airport hosts their annual Aviation Festival Oct.
17.
Over the past decade, the potential for a career in the aviation
industry has become increasingly hidden to the public eye. Due
to serious safety concerns, new regulations mean jobs like pilots
and air traffic controllers must operate behind locked doors.
While that has brought us a much-needed sense of security, it
has also had some surprising effects, shared Ken Carson, director
for OUs Department of Aviation.
Gone are the days when pilots could invite kids into the cockpit,
reminisced Carson. We have seen less and less [sic] kids coming
out of high school knowing about career opportunities in
aviation.
We are short pilots, controllers and technicians, shared
Carson. We want kids to see that there are valuable, viable jobs
in aviation for them.
As a result, the leadership at the Westheimer Airport set out to
change that for the Norman community and started what is now
a nine year tradition. Every fall, the airport opens its gates to
the community, giving a firsthand look at what happens on the
runway and in the skies above Norman.
The festival is one way the kids in the community can touch and
see the airport, and learn about the role the airport plays in our
community, said Carson.
By offering a fun atmosphere of exploration, children can get
an up-close look at airplanes, helicopters and more in the static
displays outside on the tarmac, and get a hands-on experience
in what Carson calls the Please Touch Hangar. The Sooner
Flight Academy fills the hangar with a variety of activity stations,
allowing festival-goers to further explore the world of aviation.
Its simple fun, but we hope it starts a conversation, said
Carson.
The festival also offers a rare opportunity, as they let the
community climb up into the control tower for a front row seat
to see how the airport operates.
By: Lindsay Cuomo
When you get into that tower and see how the planes move
around, the level of safety required and how the airport is used,
it brings a new level of understanding to what we do and our
role in the community, explained Walt Strong, airport manager.
There are a thousand things kids can learn (at the festival),
added Strong. You just never know who might take the next
step into something great.
This years festival will look a lot like many in years past, but that
is intentional.
We have a tried and true recipe, and we dont want to mess
with success, confessed Carson.
Returning this year from their hiatus last year, CORCS, the
Central Oklahoma Radio Control Society of Norman, will show
off their skills while working within the new unmanned aircraft
regulations now in place.
Drones have added a new twist to radio-controlled flight,
explained Carson. We want to integrate an educational
experience with safety in mind.
A variety of community first responders will be back again as
well. Not all the vehicles on display fly, however they still play an
important role in aviation.
There are a lot of parts to our community, and we want to
help connect that role with the police, fire and ambulance,
said Carson. Safety is very important. The department of public
safety works out of our airport, and they show off some of their
helicopters at the festival too.
If your family plans to attend OUs Westheimer Airport Aviation
Festival, Carson and Strong have a few tips for you.
Pay attention to those wearing festival shirts, so we can make
sure everyone has a safe and positive experience, advised
Carson.
And, come out early, suggested Strong. It takes about two
hours to see everything.
The festival is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 17. Dress for the
weather because the festival will go on rain or shine. Admission
and parking are free.
Haunted Guthrie, Oklahoma

Boyd Streets own Jeff Provine publishes his third collection of Oklahoma folklore
Anyone who has visited Guthrie,

Oklahoma, can attest that the town
has a unique spirit. Once the capital of
Oklahoma, Guthrie now serves as a tourist
destination with its blocks-long Victorian
downtown. It hosts rodeos, a bluegrass
festival and the annual Territorial
Christmas Celebration with costumes,
performances and plenty of lights.
But, along with its unique spirit, many
visitors note that the whole town
feelshaunted.
provides regular tours for curious visitors

eager to see Guthrie and hear the stories.
In addition to gathering firsthand
accounts, Provines book digs deep into
newspaper archives of the Oklahoma
Haunted Guthrie, Oklahoma is Provines

first book to be co-written with Tanya
McCoy. McCoy, founder of the Oklahoma
Paranormal Association, adds many
first-person accounts from her own
investigations of haunted sites in Guthrie.
Provine also frequently references Stacey
Frazier, whose Guthrie Ghost Walk
mummified body toured the nations

amusement parks for decades, as well
as the story about the Dominion House,
once the Masonic Home for Children and
stood famously abandoned before being
adopted and remodeled into an event
center. The gardens still ring with
the sound of childrens laughter and
the appearance of a little boy ghost
in overalls is said to be good luck to
couples married there.
Haunted Guthrie also explores stories
new to many readers, yet remains
deeply ingrained in Oklahoma history.
The warehouse basement across the
tracks from the old Santa Fe depot
teems with paranormal activity,
including the appearance of a woman
in a white Victorian dress. Even the
famous Pollard Theatre is said to have
an extra stagehand still contributing
to performances from beyond the
grave.
Jeff Provine, Boyd Streets own

historian, founder of the Ghost
Tour at OU and author of Campus
Ghosts of Norman and Haunted
Norman, Oklahoma was drawn to
Guthries history for his latest book
chronicling spooky stories of our
state. He describes Guthrie as a
living photograph of the first decades
of boom in Oklahoma.
Forty-odd miles apart on Highway
77 and the old railway, Guthrie and
Norman were born on the same day
in the Land Run of 1889. Home of
one of the land offices where settlers
registered, Guthrie was considered
the capital even before there was a
territory. By the turn of the century,
Guthrie had a population of 10,000,
47 factories lining Cottonwood Creek
and a trolley service to Oklahoma City.
The town began to peak when the capital
moved to Oklahoma City in 1910, which
proved to be something of a blessing as
its opulent downtown was preserved
and now serves as a National Historical
Landmark.
By: Jeff Provine
Haunted Guthrie, Oklahoma is

available online and in bookstores
around town through Arcadia Press.
Historical Society. He cites 1896 coverage

by the Daily Leader of one of Oklahomas
first ghost stories. After dying under
mysterious circumstances, the spirit of
Ella Myers haunted her home so noisily
that many of the neighbors moved
away and two men who went inside to
investigate fell ill. Her spirit finally quieted
down when her brother-in-law arrived
from Kansas and disinterred her body
from the local graveyard.
Some of the stories are classics wellknown to Oklahomans, such as
famed outlaw Elmer McCurdy, whose
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NORMAN TO HOST 9TH ANNUAL
MONSTER DASH
The Junior League of Norman (JLN) is

excited to announce the 9th Annual
Monster Dash, which will take place on
Saturday, October 31, at Reaves Park in
Norman. The 5K will begin at 9:00 a.m.,
and the 1-Mile Run/Walk for individuals
and families will be at 10:00 a.m.
Registration for the 5K is $30, which
includes timing chip and a t-shirt (t-shirts
limited to the first 250 registrants).
Registration for the 5K increases to $35
after October 1 and to $40 after October
25. Registration for the 1 Mile Run/Walk
is $10 and increases to $15 after October
1 and to $20 after October 25. There will
be no charge for one adult accompanying
children for the 1 Mile Run/Walk.
Registration is available at https://www.
signmeup.com/109473. The Monster
Dash 5K is sanctioned and certified by
USA Track and Field.
Were excited that Monster Dash will be

on Halloween this year and hope to see
lots of costumes! In addition to the races,
well be adding more childrens activities,
giving away great prizes, said Elise Hayes,
Monster Dash Co-Chair.
Children and adults are encouraged to

wear their Halloween costumes. There
will be a contest with prizes for best
childrens costume, best adult costume,
and best group costume. The costume
contest will be after the 1 Mile Run/Walk.
In addition to the 5K and 1-Mile Run/

Walk, there will be games and other fun
activities. Monster Dash promotes health
and fitness while raising money for JLN
community projects, including Baby Steps,
which helps teen parents complete their
high school education, and Food for Kids,
which provides nourishment for middle
school students who will otherwise
leave school hungry. JLN is committed
to reducing obstacles and increasing
opportunities for vulnerable children and
youth.
Reaves Park is located at Jenkins Avenue

and E. Constitution St. in Norman.
For more information, visit the event
Facebook page, www.facebook.com/
MonsterDashNorman, or contact Elise
Hayes at elisedhayes@gmail.com.
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How to Help Your Child
with School at Home. By: Alexandra Bare
One question teachers often get asked is how parents can help
their children extend the classroom experience in the home.
Because every teacher has a different answer, it is important to
ask your childs teacher.
Simply making sure your child has completed their homework
before school the next day is the least a parent can do, but the
options are endless. There are several ways parents can help
better prepare their children for school, and a lot of them can be
fun and involve several family members.
I always begin by asking [parents] how many extracurricular
activities they have a weekthat involves them driving in their
car with their child, said Tori Howard, fifth-grade teacher at
Reagan Elementary School. I tell them that they need to take
advantage of this time. Make this time a no cellphone zone, and
practice their spelling words, their multiplication and division
facts, have them read billboard signs as you drive by them,
anything that gets their mind thinking.
While flashcards and repetition can help your child remember
facts, there are more exciting ways you can work with your child.
Howard suggests turning a game of catch into a way of learning
multiplication tables or other facts. The parent asks a question,
then throws the ball. The student answers the questions, and
returns the ball, getting your child outside and moving and helps
them learn.
Audrey Rother, seventh grade language arts teacher at Irving
Middle School, suggests having students thoughtfully read 20
minutes a day.
Its more than just having them read, explained Rother.

Parents need to question their students about what they are
reading, too.
Reading is often seen as a chore or punishment. Students need
to see it in a positive light. Have your student pick a book they
are interested in. Giving them the choice can help them be more
motivated to read. Talk to your childs teacher about appropriate
book selections.
Because it is so important, Howard and Rother both suggest
reading with your child, as well as reading in front of your child.
One of the best ways to get your children excited to read is to
lead by example.
Students who avoid reading or struggle with it are much more
likely to pick up a book and practice if they see their parent(s)
reading, said Howard. Parents and children should be a team
when it comes to reading.
Learning begins in the classroom, but can be easily extended
in the home with proper exercises. Ask your childs teacher for
advice and suggestions.
A parents best resource is their childs teacher, said Howard.
As I get to know my students, I can also tell my parents fun ways
to help their students learn, based on those students interests.
Support Fair Trade in Norman

By: Tegan Burkhard
Rebecca Bean travels through a small village in Guatemala,

where handmade jewelry and hammocks catch her eye. Bean
instinctively knows these high-quality, one-of-a kind fair trade
goods are a perfect fit for her shop, STASH, back home in Norman.
We knew from the very beginning that we didnt want things
that people could find elsewhere, Bean said. We wanted things
with a lasting sensibility, a lasting sense of durability and appeal.
Things that people would treasure for a long time.
Besides the appeal of their unique handiwork and long-lasting
quality, Fair Trade Certified goods like those found at STASH
are produced under fair labor and environmentally sustainable
conditions.
Fair trade artisans and farmers directly export their artwork,
soaps, chocolates and other items to sellers like Bean. She
purchases from artists she encounters while traveling abroad to
help support their communities.
Going directly to those people and building those relationships
[means] that so much more of the money stays directly in their
community, Bean said.
STASH is not the only Norman store invested in offering fair trade
products from countries like Mexico, Kenya, China, Portugal and
Uganda. In 2010, Norman earned its place as the 17th Fair Trade
Town in the U.S.
Our community began seeing a boom in small, local businesses
focusing on bringing Fair Trade products to Norman, said Jenny
Vigil, Gray Owl Coffee owner and baker.
Vigils baristas serve up distinct cups of fair trade Topeca coffee
made in Oklahoma and Rishi tea imported from East Asia and
India.
Even the University of Oklahoma participates in Normans fair

trade efforts. Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural Historys
Excavations gift shop stocks intricate scarves, plush toys, finger
puppets and pottery made in Africa, Indonesia, the Americas and
Europe.
Mary Ann Roe, Excavations manager and buyer, feels it makes
sense to ensure globally representative products that coincide
with museum exhibits are actually made in and financially
support those countries.
In our collections, we have a lot of things from around the
world, so if I want to represent something from there, I want to
make sure that if Im buying a wall hanging from Columbia, its
actually from Columbia, Roe shared.
Besides local businesses, chain supermarkets like Target, WalMart Supercenter, Buy For Less and Homeland also play an active
role in keeping Norman true to its Fair Trade Town distinction
by selling selections of fair trade chocolate, sugar, tea and ice
cream.
All fair trade goods also turn profits that directly impact
global communities in ways democratically decided upon by
farmers and artisans, such as scholarship programs and quality
improvement trainings.
Fair trade chocolate might be a little more expensive, but what
youre getting with that is the peace of mind that youre doing
good, Bean said. And I think that when people vote with their
dollars, it has impact not only on our local community but is farreaching.
Celebrate National Fair Trade month and share the wealth by
purchasing fair trade products at a Norman retailer near you.
Wearing White after Labor Day

By: Cheyenne Dickerson
Most of us have heard the common criticism when dealing with

the question of wearing white after Labor Day. Though many
might still abide by these clothing rules, I am here to tell you it is
perfectly OK to break this tradition. In fact, you can and should
sport white or cream-colored clothing and shoes after summer
ends.
This year, the fall and winter trends are a bit more on the neutral
side. Many popular clothing stores such as J. Crew, Loft and
White House Black Market all currently carry numerous white
and cream options for the upcoming cold months. Luckily for
Norman shoppers, we have many more fashionable clothing
establishments making the purchase of trendy, neutral-colored
clothing an easy task. For example, Antique Garden, located at 424
W Boyd St., is a locally owned business that provides customers
of Norman and the surrounding areas distinguished products.
Aside from carrying home goods, dcor, office furnishings and
seasonal goods, Antique Garden also provides stylish and quality
clothing ideal for the upcoming seasons trends. The Jacqueline
Dress, found on their website for a reasonable $55, is a perfect
option for incorporating white into your cool weather closet. Pair
this dress with nude, low heel ankle booties and a few lengthy
gold necklaces and youll have an effortless, cool and updated
look.
Another great option is the Free People Dandy Crop Top. As soon
as I saw this top I knew without hesitation it could be a staple
in almost anyones closet. Add black skinny or cropped jeans
(high-waist to amp the look), black rocker-chic booties, a black
leather jacket, black sunglasses, loose wave hairstyle and voila!
For women who shy away from skinny jeans, pair this blouse
with any colored slacks and a nice set of ballet flats or heels with
a delicate belt.
In addition to their dresses and tops, Antique Garden also
provides sleek and stylish bottoms in this same on-trend color
palette. The Geneva sheer-pants in cream, retailing for $29.25,
are a comfortable must-have that pairs well with any top, blouse
and heel. As a fan of black and white clothing, I would wear the
cream bottoms with a black blouse and incorporate pointy-toed
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Friends of the Norman Library

preparing for annual Fall Book Sale
As fall approaches, citizens of Norman and surrounding areas

anticipate the Friends of the Norman Library Fall Book Sale.
Volunteers process thousands of books to prepare for the largest
sale of the year scheduled for Oct. 16-19 at Norman Public
Library Central. Everything presented for sale has been donated.
The sale begins with a members only pre-sale from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16. New and renewed members are admitted both
the pre-sale and a reception catered by Legends, and get the first
pick of items in the sale.
The general public sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
17, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, with a $5 bag sale from 3 to
8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, as the final chance for shoppers to pick
up materials.
For now, efforts are focused on getting ready for the sale.
Donors bring cartons of gently used books, CDs, vinyl recordings,
current magazines, video tapes, and even college textbooks at
the Friends Sorting Center, 224 E. Gray. The Sorting Center is
open Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each item is
evaluated for condition and value, then it is placed into a specific
category area for pricing before sorting into subject categories.
Anyone who has books or other library related materials to
donate should first evaluate the items to be sure they are worthy
of resale. Books that are torn, moldy, badly stained or otherwise
in poor condition cannot be accepted, but items of good quality
are welcomed and will be processed for the October sale. Any
items received after the first of October will be held until after
the fall sale and prepared for the next sale.
By: Christian Potts
The Friends host four sales a year. The Romance and More sale
in February follows a romantic theme. The Better Books sale,
in May, features fine quality collectibles, coffee table editions,
books of special interest, of and unusual, or hard to find copies
of favorite works. The Better Books sale is followed by the
Cookbook Swap and Shop in July which always has a cooking
demonstration before the book swap and sale, but the October
sale is the largest of the four, offering over 50 thousand books
sorted into over 60 categories and spanning four rooms.
The Friends still are seeking volunteers to help in shifts both
in advance, during and after the sale. Generally volunteers
are scheduled for 4 hour shifts but any help is appreciated. All
volunteers who have provided more than 4 hours of service,
are invited to a special volunteer pre-sale. They are given the
first opportunity to shop, and although limited to 20 purchases,
they have absolute first pick from the multitude of materials.
For more information about volunteering, contact the volunteer
coordinator at sarahcorfidi@gmail.com or 579-9767.
After the sale closes, from 8-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, and 9 to 10
a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, all remaining general sale materials are
offered to local nonprofits at no cost. Prior arrangements must
be made with the Book Sale Chair by email at choadley@ou.edu.
A valid nonprofit ID must be provided.
All proceeds from the Friends book sales along with memberships
support the Norman public libraries and their programs,
professional development and acquisition of materials.
Carol Hoadley (left) and Basha Hartley organize books for this years
Friends of the Norman Library Fall Book Sale.
Boxes of books are ready to be moved from the Friends of the

Norman Librarys Sorting Center to Norman Public Library Central
for the groups annual Fall Book Sale. The boxes shown in this room
are only a small portion of the total that will be available in the sale.
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The practice includes Drs. Susan
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Dr. Whiteneck has been providing
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I asked Dr. Spurlock to join my practice
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This past summer, they brought Dr. Jenkins
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I am excited to join a practice whose
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the practice and move to Norman, says
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How To Take Advantage

Of An Interest Rate Hike
By: Shannon Hudzinski

President/CEO
OU Federal Credit Union
The last time the Federal Reserve raised

interest rates, Barack Obama was a U.S.
senator, but many prognosticators who
watch the Fed say that a number of
factors suggest were due for a rate hike
sometime within the next few months. If
the Fed raises interest rates, it will mean
a raise in the price of any new loan you
take in the future as well as an increase
in how much you pay every month on the
adjustable-rate loans you already have.
So, even if the discussion leaves you
yawning, its important to act quickly if
you think the Fed will raise interest rates.
Thats because taking the right actions
before a rate hike can save you thousands
of dollars in interest payments after the
rate hike. Here are some tips to protect
yourself, save money and maybe even
make a profit if interest rates go up this
year:
If you have a high credit card balance,
move it to a loan with a low, fixed rate.
Credit card rates have remained around
13 percent, on average, for several years,
but a Fed hike would raise those rates.
To make matters worse for people with
sizable credit card debt, those rates
compound quite quickly on a revolving
account like your credit card.
One way to deal with your credit card
debt is to move your balances from the
cards you have now to a single high-limit
card with a 0% introductory rate and pay
it off in full before the introductory rate
expires. However, using a credit card to
pay off a credit card can be a dangerous
strategy, because if you dont pay off the
principle by the end of the introductory
period, whatever you have left will start
charging interest again, and perhaps at a
high rate (pay attention to the fine print).
You also run the risk of falling back into
bad habits and filling your new card up to
its limit again.
If you have more credit card debt than
you feel comfortable paying off in the
introductory period of another card,
you might consider a home equity loan.

Home equity loans have a low, fixed rate,
so you can avoid an interest rate hike and
save money in interest payments every
month. While it might seem a little scary
to borrow against your home equity, if
you have accumulated significant credit
card debt, your home might be the only
source of wealth you can borrow against
to cover it. The loan payments should be
less than youre paying your credit card
companies every month, so youll find it
much easier to make your payments and
get out of debt.
If you were planning on buying a house
(or refinancing) soon, its time to make
your move.
Fixed-rate mortgages will be unaffected
by any interest rate hikes the Fed might
employ, so if you think a rate hike is
coming, get your mortgage now. The
difference of a few percentage points in
the federal rate could mean mortgage
payments increasing by as much as
hundreds of dollars per month for some
homeowners. Avoiding that fee is as
simple as getting the paperwork for a
new home loan finished before a rate hike
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cost.
If youre investing, its time to look at

conservative options.
As long as the Fed kept interest rates low,
it was a good idea to invest more heavily in
stocks than investment products offered
by financial institutions. Low rates meant
easy loans to businesses and expansion
was easy, so it was driving up stock prices.
As rates go up, credit markets slow down,
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Evans Theatres
takes over Robinson Crossing
Many Normanites remember the old

dollar theater at Robinson Crossing, a
place where families, college students
and anyone looking for a night out
without breaking the bank could go catch
a late-run movie. For a few years now,
the site has been empty, but now an
entrepreneurial spirit has led the charge
to create something even bigger and
better than the mourned for, by-gone
days.
Joshua Evans and his father Martin plan
to open the theater through their familys
RAE Entertainment Group company in
November 2015. The project is truly a
family affair; Joshua noted, I would never
have been able to get as far as I have
without my dads involvement. Having
lived in Seattle and California before that,
Evans said about Norman, We love it
here. We cant wait to relocate.
Evans sees the theater as filling a void in
the local community an affordable and
clean place for their families to hang out
and enjoy time together. The theater
will have new seating, new projection
including 3D films and an updated lobby.
It has been a lot of work with completely
new tile, replacement carpet and a totally
different color scheme.
Evans Theatres will continue the tradition

of showing second-run movies at a
discounted rate, but there are also plans of
adding old favorites for special showings.
Additional plans include working on a film
festival with students in Art and the Film
and Media Studies departments at the
University of Oklahoma.
Just as there are plans to present more on
the screens than the usual fare, Evans also
seeks to bring something new to the snack
bar. In addition to the classic popcorn and
sodas, he wants to add unique treats like
frozen drinks, exotic or unique candies
and amusement park style concessions
like funnel cakes and fudge puppies. Also
on the list are cinnamon pretzels and
pizza.
Normanites have responded to Evanss
enthusiasm about the project with just
as much excitement. Even before the
opening, the theaters Facebook page
has thousands of likes. An Indiegogo
campaign for the theater asked for $15,000
to be raised in 10 days; 200 supporters
responded with more than $18,000 in
exchange for advance tickets, discount
club memberships and gift certificates
to the snack bar. Local businesses, too,
seized the opportunity for on-screen
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advertising before the shows. Due to its

success, Evans has left the campaign open
for anyone who missed it to still get the
special rates on tickets and gift cards for
buying in early.
The anticipation continues to build as the
remodeling makes progress and the grand
opening approaches. Evans himself and
his family are humbled by the outpouring
of support from the Norman community.
We look into the future optimistic and
excited about the possibilities, shared
Evans. We truly believe in what we are
doing and cant wait to share our family
with yours.
To support the project, check out their
indiegogo page at https://www.indiegogo.
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About a year ago this time of year, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting
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that meeting we came up with the idea and started working together to
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The friendship that was created has been a special one for myself, the
folks I get to work with at One U, the OU IT Store, the University of
Oklahoma and the entire world.
Yeah the entire world.
I will admit I underestimated the power of Gary England. Every
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around the United States know it too. But what we werent prepared for
was the global impact that OU, Gary and his series was going to have. It
was mind staggering to see the emails, tweets, facebook messages and
questions coming in asking to hear more, clarify myths and so on. From all
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OU literally took a hold of the world and said Look at what we have here!
It showed the power of people craving to learn more straight from the
expert of severe weather and how social media made an impact with it
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country, but we were very strategic in the who, what, when, where and
why of when we communicated about his series. The marketing effort
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The level of details that Gary, the NextThought team and our team is
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Slow Start Doesnt Tell the Whole Story for NHS

by Tyler McComas
Head Coach Greg Nation knew this season would be an uphill

climb for the Tigers. With several youngsters at key positions,
NHS entered the year as one the most inexperienced teams in a
tough 6A-1 district. The biggest goal of the season was easy to
identify: make significant improvements, week-in and week-out.
For the most part that mission is well on its way to being a
success. Sure, the 0-4 start isnt ideal, but as the Tigers enter the
middle of part of their schedule, theyve been able to make big
strides at every position group.
to be solid in pass protection, which will drastically improve the

chances of the previous two needs. If those three things can
continue to improve, you can bet Coach Nation will feel a lot
better about the outcome of the season.
Wins may continue to be hard to come by this year for NHS, but
if the drastic improvements continue to occur, the future will
look a whole lot brighter in the coming years.
As NHS enters a brutal two-game stretch that includes meetings

against Jenks and Broken Arrow, they need to continue to make
strides after facing the two-best teams on their schedule. For that
to happen, a few things need to occur. First, the playmakers NHS
has been able to identify on offense need to assert themselves
as threats. Second, quarterback Ryan Peoples must continue to
grow and mature as a passer. Last, the offensive line will need
Playoffs Come Down to Final Five Games

by Chris Joseph
The Norman North Timberwolves football team finished the

nondistrict portion of their schedule with a perfect 3-0 record
with victories over Norman High, Yukon and Westmoore.
The Timberwolves showed in the first three games that they
could win in a variety of fashions. In the first game against
rival Norman High, the Timberwolves had a stout defense
and quick-strike offense.
The Yukon and Westmoore games showed that the
Timberwolves football team could win a track meet, make
adjustments and close out the game being aggressive on
defense.
District play has started, and the Timberwolves fell to both
Owasso and Tulsa Union, leaving the Timberwolves with
some crucial games ahead of them if they want to make
the playoffs in the first year under new head coach Brent
Barnes.
bottom of the district.

The final two games should be intense as the Timberwolves
will be battling for a playoff spot. Norman North will close out
the year with games against a much-improved Moore Lions
team and then the final game is against what could be the
best team on the West side of the state, the Southmoore
Sabercats.
The Timberwolves will have to steal a game against either
Mustang or Southmoore if they want to make the playoffs.
Norman North in defeat has shown that they can compete
with the best in the state, however they need to clean up
mistakes and make the push for the playoffs.
Next up for the Timberwolves is Mustang, and they will

make the third team the Timberwolves have faced that
played in last years state semifinals.
North then has a few games that should rack up some
victories as they play Edmond North and Putnam City
North. Both the Huskies and the Panthers should be at the
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Mayfields Record Day

Leads OU Past Tulsa
Guts, grit, moxie. Those are just a few words that came to mind
as Baker Mayfield carved up the Tulsa defense, both through the
air and on the ground. Its been a reoccurring theme through
the first three games. No matter the situation, those three words
have seemed to constantly stand out when Mayfield has the ball
in his hands.
On a day when OU could have easily had a let-down performance
after facing an early kickoff, playing in front of a less than
stellar crowd and coming off an emotional win over Tennessee,
Mayfield made sure the Sooner offense came out to a fast start,
something they failed to do in the previous two games.
It was something we stressed all week, and we had an edge
about us at practice, said Mayfield We just talked about not
starting slow as we certainly dont want to do that. We came out
on fire.
Behind big plays in the passing game and two rushing touchdowns
by Mayfield, OU scored on their first four offensive possessions
and raced out to 24-3 lead early in the second quarter. As the
Sooners pushed their lead to 31-10 behind a 61-yard touchdown
reception by Mark Andrews, it looked as though they would
cruise to an easy victory and avoid the dreaded hangover
performance. But thats just when it started to get interesting.
Though it seemed like the OU secondary had turned the corner,
after two solid performances to the start the year, concerns
started to creep back in as Tulsa started to rack up big yardage in
the passing game.
By: Tyler McComas
The tempo bothered us, said defensive coordinator Mike

Stoops. We couldnt get our fronts and coverages matched up.
We just werent sharp.
After two Golden Hurricane touchdowns in the final seconds of
the first half, including a completed Hail Mary in the end zone
with one second left, the Sooners suddenly found themselves in
a close game, leading 31-24 at halftime.
Tulsa would hit on a few more big offensive plays in the second
half, but that didnt change the fact they had no answer for
Baker Mayfield and the OU offense. After compiling 572 yards of
offense, Mayfield set the school record for single-game yardage.
Thats pretty humbling, especially because of the tradition
here, said Mayfield. Thats something thats pretty special to
me, knowing who all has come through here.
The most important stat of the day was the fact that OU moved
to 3-0 on the season. But you also cant ignore the fact that they
gave up 603 total yards in the process.
We had coverages that shouldve stopped them, said Stoops.
Thats frustrating for us as coaches with young players, but well
learn from that.
At this point in the season, its fair to say every team in the country
has their deficiencies, and the Sooners are no different. Another
big test looms on Oct. 3 when West Virginia visits Norman, who
has a very capable passing attack of their own. The deficiencies
that OU has in the secondary will need to be shored up before
the Mountaineers come to town.
OUs Big Plays, Takeaways

Beat
West Virginia
By: Tyler McComas
West Virginia had all the momentum as the Sooners clung to a

27-24 lead late in the third quarter. OU was in dire need of a spark
as they were in jeopardy of blowing a 17-point halftime lead. But
just as quickly as they gave the lead away, they got it back on the
arm of the guy whos been able to come through at every critical
point in the season. As Baker Mayfield gave a quick pump fake,
it freed up a wide-open Durron Neal down the sideline. Just as
hes done so many times this year, Mayfields pass was right on
the money, and Neal took it 71 yards for a touchdown. The play
revived the Sooner crowd that had grown eerily quiet for most
of the third quarter.
It was huge, we had no momentum at the time, said Mayfield.
We got a few plays before that, and then Durron faked a little
smoke screen on the left, and he got wide-open. Thats easy for
me to get there. Its a huge momentum shift and it kills their
confidence.
If that play wasnt said momentum shift, then the five turnovers
the Sooners forced certainly were. Three of those came off and
marked the first time this season that OU won the turnover
battle.
We arent doing anything differently than other people are
doing, said Bob Stoops. We stepped in front of some balls and
guys were in good position to make some interceptions.
The OU defense received their fair share of criticism in the days
following the Tulsa game, and rightfully so after the Golden
Hurricanes racked up over 600 yards of offense, including 427

through the air. But just when the doubts started to creep in,
the Sooner defense came behind with a statement performance
to open up Big 12 play, behind a dominant performancefrom a
linebacker whos never been afraid of the spotlight.
Eric Striker has probably been recognized more this season by
his off-the-field antics rather than his play on the field. But in a
critical game against highly touted West Virginia, it was Strikers
play that made the headlines. In arguably the best game of his
career, Striker collected 13 tackles, including three for a loss
and two sacks. He also put the exclamation mark on the win,
as he forced a fumble in the fourth quarter that was returned
by Jordan Evans for a 41-yard touchdown, to push OUs lead to
41-24.
I was just out there having fun, doing my assignment and going
hard on every snap, said Striker. It was a very tough opponent.
Id be lying if I said it wasnt tough.
A 44-yard Austin Seibert field goal would be the final score of
the game, as the Sooners prevailed for a 44-24 win to move to
4-0 on the year.
It was a hard-fought game and both sides had their moments,
said Stoops. Im really proud of our team to really take a strong
lead in the first half and go into halftime with a pretty good lead
and playing well. Im not happy how we came out after halftime,
but again, thats a part of the game and you keep playing.
Fall into Chickasaw Country

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and the changing of leaves
Cooler air temperatures quickly approaching in Chickasaw Country means one thing; fall is right around the corner. With the
excitement of fall in the air, many start to plan their travels to see the changing colors of leaves, visit a pumpkin patch or corn maze,
or attend a fall festival. The 13 counties in south-central Oklahoma, known as Chickasaw Country, are accredited for the best views
of vibrant fall foliage and some of largest fall events and corn mazes in the state.
The Maize at Reding Farm, the largest maze in Oklahoma can be found in Chickasha sitting on more than 38 acres. This years
anticipated theme is football in Oklahoma; with mascots of both, Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma found
in the maze. Etching out the football themed maze took more than 680 flags to mark where to cut, in addition to spray paint and
more than two days of manpower.
We cut the field the old fashion way, said Nancy and Jerry Reding, owners of Reding Farm. Each year, we plant the acreage the
same way; when its short, we use flags and spray paint to mark the design. We cut the design early, typically around mid-July so
theres plenty of time for the crops to grow tall in time for the maze to be ready.
In addition to The Maize at Reding Farm, there are plenty of additional activities at the Chickasha-based maze, such as: hay rides, cow
train, a haunted maize, duck races, farm animals, a playground, pumpkin patch, Dairy-Go-Round, live music on Saturday evenings
and a concession stand.
Chickasaw Country is home to many additional fall-related festivals and events, said Paige Williams, director of tourism for the
Chickasaw Nation.
South-central Oklahoma is an ideal tourism destination in the fall, as visitors can visit a wide variety of fall festivals, events and
attractions within a days travels, said Williams. Cooler temperatures in the fall, coupled with the leaves changing make for a
picturesque day-trip to Chickasaw Country.
Below is a list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall festivals in Chickasaw Country.
Pumpkin Patches in Chickasaw Country
Fall Events in Chickasaw Country
Woodbine Farms Pumpkin Patch Oct. 1-30, Ardmore

Browns Farm and Garden open year-round, Chickasha
Reding Farms Pumpkin Patch Sept. 25-Nov. 1, Chickasha
TG Farms Pumpkin Patch open year -round, Newcastle
Bakers Acres Oct. 1-31, Tishomingo
Happy Day Farms Pumpkin Patch Oct. 3-Dec. 31, Terral
Newcastle Nightmare Oct.2-31, Newcastle

Arbuckle Mountain Fall Bluegrass Jam Oct. 11-17, Davis
Chickasaw Cultural Center Fall Festival Oct. 17, Sulphur
International Superhero Festival Oct. 18, Pauls Valley
The Haunted Yard Oct. 23-24, 31 & Oct. 30-31, Duncan
Family Fall Fest & Haunted Mansion at Simmons Center Oct.
24, Duncan
PumpkinFest Oct. 24, Wynnewood
Boo Review on Main Street Oct. 24, Duncan
Boo on the Bricks Oct. 29, Pauls Valley
Octoberfest Oct. 29, Purcell
Trick or Treat on Main Street Oct. 30, Ardmore
Davis Halloween Parade & Carnival Oct. 31, Davis
The Great Pumpkin Fest Oct. 31, Newcastle
Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 31, Ringling
Pumpkinfest & Movie on Main Street Oct. 31, Blanchard
Neewollah Festival Oct. 31, Chickasha
Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show Nov. 13, Ardmore
Corn Mazes in Chickasaw Country

Reding Farm The Maize Sept. 25 Nov. 1, Chickasha
Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize at Reding Farm Oct.2-Oct. 31
on Friday and Saturdays, Chickasha
TG Farms Pumpkin Patch Sept. 15-Oct. 31, Newcastle
To find the nearest pumpkin patch, corn maze or fall event, and to plan your fall foliage trip in Chickasaw County, visit the fall actives
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Ghost
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By: Jeff Provine
The streets of Norman hold secrets many

who walk them will never know, but those
willing to peer into the shadows of history
will have their chance during the five days
before Halloween. Each tour will take
place at 9 p.m. October 26, 27, 28, 29 and
30, meeting outside the old Santa Fe train
station at 200 S. Jones Avenue.
In 2009, I founded a similar tour of the

OU campus. It all began with a single
story I had heard about a little boy ghost
roller-skating around the old infirmary,
now Ellison Hall. The charity fundraiser
tells spooky stories about the professor
who still plays the organ 20 years after
her death and the 1973 exorcism in the
former boarding house where Zarrow Hall
now stands.
The OU Ghost Tour has raised some

eyebrows since I founded it in 2009: 4,000
pairs, in fact, one on each curious guest
who had trod across campus seeking to
learn more about the spookier side of
higher education. Public tours are held
monthly from March to November with

sign-ups online at http://www.ou.edu/
visit.html. Interested parties of eight or
more can also schedule special private
tours, making it a great night out for
birthdays, office team-building exercises
and school groups.
A year ago, the Norman Convention

and Visitors Bureau came on one such
private tour. Their executive director,
Dan Schemm, posed a question, Have
you ever thought about doing this for
Norman?
Those inspiring words set me on a mission.
I had gathered a good many stories for my
book Haunted Norman, Oklahoma from
reading newspaper archives, pounding
the pavement for interviews and diving
into the rich history Norman has jammed
between its founding in the Land Run of
1889 and turning 125 last year.
Some ghost stories of Norman stretch
back even earlier than settlement, like
that of the Blue Brothers who established

a trading post on what is now 48th Avenue
Southeast. They left their names to sideby-side creeks where they were gunned
down by a posse in the outlaw days of the
Wild West. Two very different versions of
the story paint opposing pictures. One
tells of bloodthirsty cattle-rustlers who
murdered and robbed lone travelers. The
other says corrupt lawmen were looking
to shake down innocent traders who fled
to defend their treasure of gold coins, now
said to be buried under Lake Thunderbird.
The Norman Downtown Ghost Tour will
include further stories about sites in the
city such as the ghostly barber at the
Midway Barber Shop and peep holes in
the ceiling of the old post office where
managers spied on employees. It will
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A Rustic, Jean-Themed
Autumn Auction
For those who have the bidding-bug, relish
a good raffle or are simply looking for a
fun night out on the town, the Norman
Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual
Auction Oct. 15 from 6-9 p.m. Riverwind
Casino, 1544 W. State Hwy. 9, will play
host to the evenings festivities, which
will undoubtedly add to a smorgasbord of
entertainment options that the event will
entail.
My husband and I attend several events
in Norman each year, and the Chamber
Auction is absolutely one of our favorites,
said Gina Mitchell, owner of Mitchells
Jewelry located on 2201 W. Main St. The
Chamber moved the auction to Riverwind
a few years ago, and its the perfect venue.
It seems the event and auction items are
better every year, and you can always
count on a fabulous meal.
Featuring a wide array of local businesses,
the auction will offer a great variety
of items, such as kids party packages,
advertising and fun game day experiences.
Among the many biddable items will be
a Michele CSX Diamond Bezel Goldtone
watch, generously donated by Mitchells
Jewelry.
We work with a wide range of retailers
and service providers to present exclusive
and unique items, said Tessa Breder,
Norman Chamber of Commerce vice
president of Government Affairs &
Events. We also take the opportunity to
showcase member businesses and their
products and services as best as possible.
As the only fundraising event the
Chamber holds for the year, the auction
has become a vital part of their schedule
and focus, leading to the evening being
one of the most enjoyable.
It is of the highest importance to us to

create a fun environment that members
of this community can really look forward
to attending, said Breder.
The annual auction grew out of an
events initiative created by the Programs
Committee, a group organized by the
Chamber of Commerce several years
ago to pursue the two-pronged goal
of adding significant value to Chamber
events as well as to increase community
engagement through attendance. Since
its inception, the committee has grown,
and those goals have been conquered,
Breder stated.
The Chamber is near and dear to my
heart, said Mitchell. I appreciate their
efforts to promote #ShopNorman, their
commitment to making Norman business-
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friendly and communicating on issues

that are important to me. The Chamber
creates opportunities for me to meet with
other business owners so we can inspire
and learn from one another.
Adding to the atmosphere of the event
will be local musician Kyle Reid and his
band, the Low Swinging Chariots. You can
hear his soul-swaying blend of jazz and
Americana at www.kylereidmusic.com.
We are thrilled to have him, said Breder.
Our theme for the auction celebrates
all things fall, so we sought to create
a comfortable, down-home feeling for
attendees.
For RSVPs, sponsorship opportunities and
general questions, readers can contact
office manager Angie Drury at angie@
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The school year is in full
swing and the weathers
turning colder, but the
excitements heating up
here at the museum.
First up this fall is Spikes
Spooktacular Fall Fest on
Thursday, Oct. 29 from 4-7
p.m. Itll be free fun for the
whole family. Explore the
galleries while hunting for
prizes, snap a photo with
props at the photo booth,
get your face painted
or create the perfect
fall craft. The museum
encourages everyone to
dress up in his or her best
Halloween costumes
just not the scary ones.
Spikes Spooktacular Fall
Fest is sponsored by Sonic,
Americas Drive-In.
I am so excited that the
museum is able to offer
another fun and free
family event that engages
the community and has
hands-on activities that
will allow families to learn
together, said Helena
Lucas, lead educator.
complimentary admission
to all pre-K through
12th grade teachers and
their families. Theyll
also receive 15 percent
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A free, family-friendly event with games, activities and fun.

Costumes are encouraged, but not scary ones!
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Last, and certainly not least,

October is the last Family
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Family Memberships at
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the membership for the
discounted cost of $35
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Named
By: Haley Mowdy
Chelsea Theissen, Winner, and Jennifer Baker.
The Voice of the Heartland Competition

has quickly become one of Normans
most-loved events. Taking place for the
first time this past spring, and coming
back by popular demand again this fall,
the Voice of the Heartland competition
was the brainchild of several local heroes,
including Sooner Theater Executive
Director Jennifer Baker and businessman
Hal Smith of the Hal Smith Restaurant
Group.
Submissions for the competition opened
Friday, Aug. 28, and remained open until
Friday, Sept. 18. The application process
included contestants filming themselves
singing and uploading a video to the
official Voice of the Heartland website for
consideration.
From there, a panel of judges picked 30
candidates to perform at the semi-finals
Monday, Sept. 28. This event was open
to the public, and was the first of many
events intended to raise funds for the
renovation of the Sooner Theaters new
studio space. The studio space is intended
to help bolster the resources for the
theaters ongoing community projects for
children.
From those 30 contestants chosen, the
panel of judges whittled down the list to
the top 10 best contestants who were
invited back for the main event Thursday,
Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Southwind Hills
event venue at 468 SW 24th Avenue in
Goldsby. The finals of the Voice of the
Heartland contest was the events major

fundraiser, with proceeds from the $100
ticket cost going toward the renovation
project. In addition to the 10 contestants
performances, there was dinner, drinks
and two other live performances,
including the winner of the May Voice of
the Heartland competition, 13 year-old
Campbell Walker Fields.
This years winner, Chelsea Theissen of
the 13-17 age group, absolutely wowed
the crowd with the incredible maturity
of her voice. It was a difficult decision for
the judges as all of the final contestants
showed unbelievable promise, but in the
end Chelseas voice proved irresistible.
Chelsea will receive a cash prize, the
ability to open for a feature concert at the
Sooner Theater, recording studio time,
a photo session, clothing and more. All
finalists received a cash prize and other
prizes as well.
Make sure to check in on their website,
http://www.voiceoftheheartland.org,
periodically so that you can mark your
calendars for next years competition!
Not only is it a great way to support
Normans arts community, you can see
the heartlands best up-and-comers!
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Norman is notorious for its family and

college oriented restaurants and nightlife.
On October 23, various Main Street
businesses will band together to give the
term nightlife a new meaning.
Businesses such as La Baguette, Mels
Kloset, Brockhaus Jewelry and more are
working together to bring the Norman
community the Mix on Main. During Mix
on Main, guests will have the chance
to enjoy food trucks, beer and wine
gardens, live music and outdoor family
fun activities. Located on Main Street
between 24th Street and Mercedes,
Norman residents will have the chance to
get connected to other members of their
community.
Community is at the heart of this event
[it] enables local businesses to begin
conversations and partner with each
other, and it encourages individuals to
step outside and meet their neighbors,
said Vilona Michael, the marketing
consultant for Mix on Main.
By: Carleigh Foutch
It all started with conversations between

businesses discussing what they could do
to make Norman better, said Michael.
And what better way to do that than by
bringing the community together by
gathering, eating and shopping?
This plethora of businesses coming
together seeks to put Normans best
foot forward. Because its happening on
a Friday night before an OU home game,
members of the Mix on Main creative
team are hoping that it will attract
residents from various parts of Oklahoma
and Texas.
Although Main Street houses various
chain restaurants (think: Chick-fil-A and
Freddys), the majority of businesses and
restaurants are local. For example, The
Candy Basket, located in Carriage Plaza at
2001 West Main St., has proudly served
the Norman community since 1984. They
carry confectionery gift baskets and are
one of the local businesses participating
in Mix on Main.
Here is the complete list of Mix on Mains

participating businesses:

ABBEY ROAD
SCRATCH
MCMICHAEL MUSIC
MELS KLOSET
COLUMNS
BROCKHAUS JEWELRY
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Now that we are in the heart of autumn, how about some Norman must-dos for October?
1. Fall Festival, Oct. 30. Main Street will be closed to create a safe environment for trick-or-treating,
moon bounces, and other activities. The festival begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9.
2. National Weather Festival, Oct. 31. See weather balloons launching each hour and meet weather
meteorologists and media members! The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National
Weather Center, located off Jenkins Ave. and Highway 9 at 121 David L. Boren Blvd.
3. Oklahoma Wine Walk, Oct. 31. Taking place Nov. 1 at Brookhaven Village, 36th Ave. NW and Robinson
St., from noon to 6 p.m., the festival will feature Oklahoma-made wines. The event was named the
best new event by the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association so make sure to make plans to visit the
second annual event.
4. Mix on Main, Oct. 23. The first Mix On Main event will be held from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23 on Main Street
in Norman. Mix On Main, featuring free admission, will be located on Main Street between 24th Ave.
NW and Mercedes Drive. The OU Homecoming Eve event will have great music, food trucks and beer/
wine gardens as well as outdoor family fun activities. During the event guests will be invited inside a
variety of boutiques and businesses for shopping, food tastings from local restaurants and so much
more.
5. 2nd Friday Norman Artwalk, Oct. 10. Downtown Norman will be hopping with open art galleries, live
music, dinner and drink specials and more. Check out the food truck area on Peters Ave. between
Main St. and Gray St. to sample some of the best mobile food there is.
Have you downloaded our app yet? The VisitNorman app, free in the Apple Store and Google Play, has
much more than just in the Eat portion. The Stay portion includes Norman's hotels, motels and B&B
options. The Do part features museums, attractions, shopping, arts and culture, historical sites and
more. The Events section lists things happening in Norman.
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Eating Healthy, Fall Dishes, Easy and Quick

By: Cheyenne Dickerson
As most know, autumn can be an extremely busy time. For many families, they spend these months attending school functions,
exploring the great outdoors, tailgating and preparing for the holidays. With so many activities and events, it often becomes difficult
to find the time to prepare healthy home-cooked meals. I often hear the phrase, Theres no time to cook. Then, shortly after comes
the unfavorable thought of cleaning the kitchen and doing dishes. Given all of these factors, my friends at Downtown Fitness and
the international pantry can attest that preparing healthy home-cooked fall dishes doesnt have to be a chore; in fact, it can be fun,
easy and quick!
A quick and appropriately delicious recipe is watermelon

salsa, which is a great snack option with no oven or
stovetop required. Watermelons, commonly grown in
Oklahoma, are full of nutrients, vitamins and are over 90
percent water, which helps with hydration. To prepare
watermelon salsa, youll need:
1 fresh watermelon
1 lime, juiced
teaspoon ground pepper
1 cucumber
1 mango
1 red pepper
1 red onion
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
teaspoon garlic salt.
Dice the ingredients and toss in a large bowl. After
combining all ingredients, your dish is ready to serve or to
store in the refrigerator. To add a bit more flavor to this dish,
add your favorite healthy chips or crackers. A few examples
of flavorful and healthy chips are Popchips, multigrain
chips, baked chips or even sweet potato homemade chips.
Though if indulging in these pairings, be sure to watch your
chip portions as those calories can add up fast!
Another great fall recipe are baked chicken and zucchini

poppers. These easy-to-fix protein and veggie filled
poppers are a great afternoon snack, lunch, dinner or
barbeque side dish. To prepare baked chicken and zucchini
poppers, youll need:
1 pound ground chicken breast
2 cups grated zucchini
2 sliced green onions
3 teaspoons cilantro
1 garlic clove,
teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
Combine ingredients into a wet mixture, stirring well.
Then, shape into one-inch meatballs and place onto an
oiled baking pan. Bake the poppers at 400 degrees for 25
minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Finally, serve with your
choice of a dipping sauce like the locally made Monkey
Salsa available at the international pantry, located at 1618
W. Lindsey St.
Recipe provided by Downtown Fitness.
Recipe was provided by Oklahoma Department of Agriculture.
Lastly, if youre in the mood for a sweet autumn treat, but

dont want to bust your daily calorie intake, try out this fun
recipe featuring yogurt! Often called the purple cow by
many, this dessert is perfect for the ever changing weather.
To make the purple cow:
2 couple scoops of vanilla frozen yogurt
cup grape juice
Scoop frozen yogurt into your container of choice, pour
grape juice over the top. And enjoy. Similar to a coke float,
this delicious treat allows you to savor a sweet treat, but
with less sugar and additives than typical ice cream and
soda.
Recipe provided Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
After all this talk of easy and

quick fall recipes, it makes
me want to head into the
kitchen and start cooking.
These dishes are so healthy
you wont feel any guilt after
indulging!
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Treats
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By: Haley Mowdy
Are you tired of testing the same old prepackaged, halfmelted, almost plastic candy that your child brings home on
Halloween? If youre like me, and you cant stand the thought of
another crushed up fun-sized Butterfinger, look no further than
Normans own Apple Tree Chocolate, located at 754 Asp Avenue
on Campus Corner.
Apple Tree Chocolate has absolutely the best gourmet,
handmade chocolates this side of the Swiss Alps. Not only is their
product made with 100% quality ingredients, but their selection
is so diverse its sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth.
My brilliant future mother-in-law once told me that calories
are too precious to waste on food that doesnt taste great, so
this Halloween Ill be taking her advice. Instead of loading up
on year-old bagged bite sizes, I took a stroll over to Apple Tree
to pick out my own treats. I recommend any of their legendary,
hand-dipped caramel apples. Each giant juicy Granny Smith
apple is dipped in caramel, and then covered in a variety of other

fun toppings. A few of the best are the dark chocolate sea salt
and the Butterfinger (for an adult twist on that near-powdered
candy your kids can now enjoy on their own). They also serve a
variety of truffles and morsels, and they even have desserts such
as homemade rice crispy treats for those out there who arent
chocolate fans (do those people exist?).
If too much sweet is no good for you, try their variety of more
savory snacks. They often have things covered in chili powder,
with jalapeos and other bizarre and unexpected finds that will
keep your mouth watering. And if you cant stand the heat of one
of those spicy delectables, Apple Tree has an assorted selection
of hot and cold beverages as well.
Dont subject to one more year of stealing your childrens
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W Boyd St. is a historic place in Norman. Once a famous clothing
store and then Caf Plaid, this prime location on Campus Corner
occupies a sublime spot for both day and night social life.
It came as a sad shock to all of us when Caf Plaid closed its
doors last spring. Thankfully, Rudy Khouri, one of the owners
of La Baguette at 2100 W. Main St., opened up a new restaurant
called Meatball House in its place this September. According
to Khouri, plans for Meatball House had been in the works
for several years, but were delayed because of the start of an
underground parking project.
Meatball House serves you guessed it meatballs. Only, they
do it with a twist. The entire menu focuses around the single
dish with lots of different approaches. For example, one can
order Is It a Cane or a Walking Stick, which is made up of mini
lollipop balls with peanut sauce. For a bigger portion, you can
put any kind of meatball on top of spaghetti, a pizza or even
between two buns to make a sandwich. Meatball House offers
lots of different kinds of meat including beef, turkey, lamb, pork,
veggie and fish. They also offer six sauce options: chimichurri,
barbecue, basil tomato, meat, mushroom and Gorgonzola.
Cheeses include Parmesan, Gorgonzola and provolone. With so
many combination choices, you can build your meal exactly how
you want it.
In addition to its potential of being the new have-to-try place
on Campus Corner, Meatball House offers a fun, fresh dining
experience. Inspired during his travels, he figured Meatball House
would fit right in to the already diverse landscape of Campus
Corner. Khouris vision is not the typical Italian restaurant people
likely assume. Instead he aims to offer something everyone can
relate to, the meatball, and present it in a way that can appeal to
just about anyone.
Located on Boyd Street, one of the bordering streets of Campus
Corner, this restaurant is fairly centrally located in Norman,
promising good business. OU is right across the street, bringing
in students in between classes, as well as residents living in the
surrounding areas. With such accessibility, the potential for
variety in the customer pool is huge, and hopefully the potential
for longevity will be there as well.
Meatball House also doubles as a bar for late-night dining and
entertainment. Because of this, Khouri thinks the restaurant will
appeal to a broad spectrum, including brunch, lunch and dinner
crowds, as well as tailgaters (Boomer Sooner!) and night owls
out for a drink.
So, as the clich saying goes, out with the old and in with the
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October 2015 Issue 10 Volume 14

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JUST 5 MILES SOUTH

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754 Asp Ave

Fresh Oyster Weekends, Fried Chicken Sundays

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Haley Mowdy

Four community leaders dedicate their

A local accordian trio, Primed Squeeze, will

Mayfields Record Day

Behind Mayfields arm and legs the Sooners

OUs Big Plays, Takeaways, Beat West

OU rallies late for win over West Virginia.

Ghost Tour of Downtown Norman

How to Help Your Child with School at Home

Tips for parents to help their children

A new walking tour gives extra scares in the

Support Fair Trade in Norman

Alex Mutz | Meghan Whiting

Josh Kouri | Elaina VanEaton

Haunted Guthrie, Oklahoma

Boyd Streets own Jeff Provine publishes his

LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER &

Various Main Street businesses are banding

Alex Bare | Stefanie Brickman

October marks National Fair Trade month.

Wearing White After Labor Day

How to add winter white into your afterLabor Day wardrobe.

Eating Healthy, Fall Dishes, Easy and Quick

Refreshing recipes that are quick and easy!

Apple Trees Treats are no Trick

Find better Halloween treats at Apple Tree.

Evans Theatres takes over Robinson Crossing

It has been some years since Norman

Meatballs Come to Campus Corner with a

A new innovative restaurant, Meatball

Boyd Street Magazine

October 2015 Issue 10 Volume 14

The United Way of Norman is an incredibly

By: Alexander Mutz

Army, Womens Resource Center, Meals

Mariann Lawson is a longtime contributor

The United Way does

The United Way raises money, but it is

A professional accordion trio, Primed

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Murrow, one of the newest accordionists,

The final number is The Liberty Bell, a

Lohmann said he hopes that this concert

Inspiring the Next Generation

to Soar to New Heights

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By: Lindsay Cuomo

Haunted Guthrie, Oklahoma

Anyone who has visited Guthrie,

provides regular tours for curious visitors