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Volume 104, Issue 3 | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | Tahlequah, Ok la. 74464
Casino closes
The local Keetoowahcasino will soon beclosing its doors.
See page 3
Apartments dozed
Demolition on the CederCraft apartments hasbegan.
See page 7
NSU operators make move to Webb building
Dr. Phillip Bridgmon named Dean of College of Liberal ArtsELIZABETH WHITE
TNE WRITER
There are some new facesaround the College of Liberal
Arts this summer as the depart-
ment has hired new employees,
but most importantly they have
hired a new dean.
According to a university press
release Dr. Phillip Bridgmon was
hired as the dean of the College
of Liberal Arts Feb. 14 and will
assume his duties at NSU July 16.To ll the dean position, a search
committee assembled and began
meeting in Sept. of 2011 until the
search was over in February.
Dr. Pamela Hathorn, Ph.D.,
chair of the search committee,
said the search wasnt really a dif-
cult one, but it was challenging.
We were fortunate to have
such a diligent committee, en-
abling the process to move along
smoothly, said Hathorn.
Hathorn said that there is an
extensive list of requirements for
the dean position, but aside from
the educational prerequisites for
RoBERT PINIoN
TNE WRITER
Client Services is connecting a
hang-up in Information Technol-
ogy Services by joining two units
into one building.The NSU telephone operators
ofce was in the back of the jour-
nalism building. Client services is
taking action to move them to a
more efcient location, the Webb
Building.
Stephanie Gillen, director of
client services, said the move will
streamline communication to of-
fer better service to the university.
The operators take calls from
every NSU campus. Calls to
Tahlequah, Muskogee and Bro-
ken Arrow all get rerouted to the
Tahlequah campus. Their job is
to receive the call and direct it to
the proper location or provide a
certain extension.
Recently ITS has noticed the
help desk was also receiving calls
that required directory assistance,
so they are uniting the two in or-
der to ensure better quality of
service.
We want to minimize a dupli-
cation of efforts, said Gillen.
If two people are doing the
same job in different locations,
then it can become a confusing
mess.
Sheila Waterman and DebraLease, switchboard operators, are
the people making the move.
We will know more about
what is going on, said Water-
man.
She also said they are ex-
cited about moving to a new of-
ce. Waterman has worked as a
switchboard operator for NSU
for ten years and she is happy to
be closer to the student workers
who help out with calls.
Being in the Webb Building is
better for everyone, said Lease.
This way continued on page 2
Robert Pinion/TNESheila Waterman and Debra Lease, NSU switchboard operators, prepare for the move and
continue to receive incoming calls. They receive calls from every NSU campus and direct people
to the correct department.
the position, the committee was
looking for an individual with
excellent leadership skills and
experience in securing externalfunding and fund raising for the
college.
In addition to the faculty search
committee, the university also put
together a student committee to
meet with dean candidates.
I was one of a select number
of Liberal Art students chosen to
represent the NSU student popu-
lation, said Jon Dallis, Ft. Gibsonsenior. During the process I met
with the now current dean and
spoke with him in an interview
setting.
Dallis said he sees the change
and growth continued on page 2
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July 17, 2012N E W S
New operator oce location cuts down on time
Dean makes relationships priority
the stu-
dent workers can walk into rooms
across the hall instead of the
building across campus.
She said they will integrate into
the rst oor in the service desk
area behind the elevators.
Summer students have trained
to take calls for when the call
load is overwhelming. They are
trained to step in when two peo-
ple are not enough to be efcient
for customer service.
Marquana Chewey, NSU grad-
uate of arts and communication,
said they take a lot of call volume
and it will help when the opera-
tors move in with them.
We really focus on cross train-
ing switchboard operating as well
as helping at the service desk,
said Chewey.
She said it will be better for
scheduling purposes, they can cut
down on time and they will not
have to walk across campus to re-
ceive training. It will happen right
in their ofce.
The move will help to provide a
maximum level of quality service
to the university. The availability
will help achieve a higher level of
customer satisfaction.
It makes managing easier when
receiving calls from three differ-
ent campuses.
Our ultimate goal is to pro-
vide excellent customer service
while handling incoming calls,
said Gillen.
She said this maneuver is a
small change of a much larger
change that will occur in the fu-
ture.
With the adoption of the re-
mainder of client services, it is
bound to be an efcient endeavor.
After being in the same ofce
for nearly a decade, it will be a
switch when all is done.
It is a new world to us, said
Waterman. We are very excited
to be apart of the rest of client
services and ITS.
The change is a positive means
of creating better quality of work
and uniting the amount of work
to ensure satisfactory results.
For more information, email
continued from page 1
of his de-
partment in the college of Liberal
Arts and hopes that the university
will continue to allow students
to pave their own paths while at
NSU.
The college of Liberal Arts at
Northeastern State is drasticallychanging and for good reason,
said Dallis. We have come fur-
ther in the past year than I could
imagine.
For students of the college of
liberal arts, this could only mean
more change as their new dean
will meet with hiring committees
and oversee the process of evalu-
ation, tenure and promotion of
faculty; a change for the better.
The student experience is
mostly inuenced by the dean
through monitoring the develop-
ment of curricula and programs
that meet student needs, said
Bridgmon. We also have a dutyto ensure the adequate prepara-
tion and support of the faculty.
According to Bridgmon a
deans duties are primarily to col-
laborate with faculty, staff and
students to fulll obligations of
their college in accordance to
NSUs mission and priorities.
My rst priority is to get to
ATTENTION: NSU Faculty and StaHave you considered earning extra pay from NSUs
Continuing Education department by sharing your
teaching talents?Do you have the desire to assist local High School
students in
improving their college readiness by teaching a
seminar/workshop or tutoring students in your area of
expertise?Would you like to work with CEs Academic Outreachprogram by facilitating one of the ACT Prep Camps on
Tahlequah or Broken Arrow campuses?
Call CE at 918-444-4610 To sign up to attend the ACT
Prep Camp Train the Trainer Program
The ACT Train the Trainer program will be held onthe Tahlequah campus Monday, August 20, 2012 from
5:30 pm 7:30 pm in the conference room of the CE
Department and Tuesday, August 21, 2012 on the
Broken Arrow campus from 5:30 pm 7:30 pm in room
A170.ACT Prep Camp Trainers will be paid $15.00 per hour
for attending the training presentation and for each
hour trainers facilitate the ACT Prep Camps.
NSUs ACT Prep Camps will be held on the Broken
Arrow and Tahlequahcampuses on the following dates:
September 4, 5, & 6, 2012
October 23, 24, & 25, 2012December 4, 5, & 6, 2012
February 5, 6, & 7, 2013
April 9, 10, & 11, 2013June 4, 5, & 6, 2013
October 22, 23, & 24, 2013
December 10, 11, & 12, 2013
continued from page 1know our faculty, staff, and stu-
dents, said Bridgmon. I also
want to build upon our strengths
of excellent teaching, commu-
nity service, concern for student
achievement, and collegiality.
Bridgmon is already making
himself at home in the college,touring departments and learning
the ins and outs of different pro-
grams offered in the College of
Liberal Arts. If actions really do
speak louder than words, then the
new dean is shouting improve-
ments.
I hope to implement a student
advisory committee that is made
up of both undergraduate and
graduate students, said Bridg-
mon. This will allow me to hear
student perspectives at a time
other than just when problems
occur. Along with the chairper-
sons and faculty, we will examine
our program offerings and de-
livery methods to make sure our
programs are evolving in a man-
ner consistent with the respective
disciplines.
Faculty and students who have
had the pleasure of meeting andworking with the new dean al-
ready speak of his kind and open
personality and agree that he is
an excellent addition to the Col-
lege of Liberal Arts.
For more information, email
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The Northeastern
Keetoowah Casino scheduled to close after 25 yearsKEvIN ScRAPPER
TNE WRITER
For more than a quarter of a
century, Keetoowah casino has
been operating in Tahlequah.
Since the opening of its doors,
the programs of the Keetoowah
people have enjoyed the spoils
of their fruitful operation. Those
spoils, however, are scheduled to
cease at the end of July, as East-
ern District Judge Ronald A.White signed an order halting the
casinos operations until a decision
on the land-into-trust decision is
made.
We have until July 31st for
the state department to issue a
favorable determination, said
Jim McMillan, attorney for
Keetoowah Casino. Thats what
were looking for.
The favorable determination tohave the land put into trust is
an issue that has been in dispute
since the opening of the casino,
but McMillan stated that the me-
dia outlets have not been painting
a darker picture than the situation
may warrant.
The twist is that the media has
been focusing on the negative,
said McMillan. Thats not nec-
essarily the case.
Not only will programs of the
Keetoowah people be affected,
but the community as well.
Were looking at 500 jobs,
said McMillan.
With hope still teetering on the
decision, Keetoowahs employees
are left wondering and waiting.
Im not exactly sure how the
process of closing will go, said
Ashley Craig, Keetoowah em-
ployee. There are still a lot ofmixed feelings on what will go
down.
As the deadline draws near,
Craig stated that emotions are
running high.
Everyone was worried that
we would close down for a while,
but now that a date has been set,
people are a little on edge, said
Craig. With the state of our
economy, nobody wants their job
taken away.
As Craig anxiously awaits the
closing of this chapter, she ex-
pressed excitement in beginning
her next.
The place closing down had
turned into a blessing in disguise
for me, said Craig. Its giving
me that extra push to go to schooland start a career.
Craig also shared her hope that
others may nd a positive path in
this time of trial.
I just really hope that every-
one else losing their job can re-
bound quick and stay on their
feet, said Craig.
While the current employees
hold on to hopes of an agree-
ment, the possibility of an agree-ment is a matter of jurisdiction
and sovereignty, not empathy.
Our position remains stead-
fast and unchanged, said Bill
John Baker, Cherokee Nation
Principal Chief.
The principle issue with the
Keetoowahs land being placed
in-trust is that the land is located
inside Cherokee Nations jurisdic-
tion.
This is not a gaming issue,
said Baker. This is an issue of
sovereignty and our authority to
govern our land.
Although the Keetoowah casi-
no has positioned itself as a main-
Kevin Scrapper/TNEJaqueline Gourd visits Keetoowah for what could be the last time. Keetoowah casino has untilJuly 31st to receive a favorable determination or they will be forced to cease operation.
stay in Tahlequah for the last 26
years, even a favorable decision
from the courts would be unlikely
met with acceptance from the
Principle Chief of the Cherokee
Nation.
I took an oath to protect and
defend the sovereignty of the
Cherokee Nation and I will never
waiver from my oath, said Baker.
For more information, email
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Letters to the Editor
Being frugal proves to be important for students
College can be a tough transi-
tion for students into adulthood.
The responsibilities that come
along with living on your own for
the rst time can be overwhelm-ing. One of the biggest adapta-
tions a student nds them self
making is how to spend their
money more wisely. Budgeting
what little income received or
managing a student loan or nan-
cial aid fund can be more difcult
than rst perceived. Realizing
and assessing the nancial situa-
tion is the rst step to managing
funds. Once an individual real-
izes how much they can allot to
certain luxuries or activities, they
can start adapting them to their
new budget.
For students not taking advan-
tage of university meal plans, food
can be a very expensive aspect of
daily life. The cost of eating out
adds up quickly and will consume
a budget leaving students with-
out funds. Luckily, tips to avoid
the pricey takeout are numerous.
Packing a lunch is a great option
for commuters. The student whopacks their lunch will not only
save money but nd added time
in their schedule. Couponing is
another great way to save money.
They can be found in newspapers
and magazines, saving individuals
cents on every dollar. The cents
add up, chipping away at the total
cost of items that were going to
be bought anyway.
There will always be inevi-
table costs experienced by stu-
dents, traveling is one of them.
Traveling by car gets expensive
and making useless trips can add
to a monthly budget. Planning
trips wisely can help save on gas
expenses. When needing to go
run errands, individuals need to
make sure to think of everything
that needs to be done so that the
most effective trip is made and
they will not have to take another
trip. Another tip for saving on gas
is carpooling. When students andfriends are all going to the same
place they can take turns driving
so they are not driving all the time
and everyone in the vehicle can
pitch in for gas.
College students are constantly
searching for entertainment and
most students only think of ac-
tivities that will cost them money.
Being on a college campus and in
a college town there are many ac-
tivities that students can take ad-
vantage of and still have a great
time. A few activities that do not
cost anything are outdoor activi-
ties such as, hiking and swimming
at the river. Other things to take
advantage of are movie rentals in
the library and on-campus activi-
ties. The Northeastern Activities
Board offers free events to stu-
dents all semester long with full of
entertainment and refreshments
at no cost.
Before a night out, women loveprimping and looking beautiful,
but the cost of that can add up
tremendously. Going to a salon
to get their hair done or even a
manicure and pedicure is a costly
habit that women could do by
themselves and be able to save
money. Getting hair dyed in a
salon can run upwards of $100
versus a box of color from the
store for $10. Of course there arecertain colors and techniques that
are harder to achieve at home but
a basic brunette color could be
easily achieved at home. Thanks
to the Internet, women now have
unlimited information on these
at-home beauty treatments, mak-
ing the more difcult techniques
more attainable. There are step-
by-step directions and video tu-
torials for everything from the
perfect pedicure to do-it-yourself
teeth whitening. The options are
endless and much more afford-
able than professional treatments.
Another side to looking great
that can be costly is tness. Gym
memberships arent cheap and
no one wants to gain weight be-
cause theyre on a budget. Greatoptions to these costly needs are
right at students ngertips. The
Internet provides a variety of
workout plans and even more
convenient are tness apps on a
Smartphone. A student living on-
campus has the advantage of free
access to the universitys tness
center and with the free workout
routines they can become their
own personal trainer. An effectiveworkout doesnt have to come at
an outrageous price. If the stu-
dent is a commuter and feels the
need for a gym to achieve their
best workout, they should look
for a gym that offers a student
discount, as many are available.
For the more frugal students, the
cheapest option is outside. Run-
ning, hiking and swimming are
all great exercise and most impor-
tantly free.
Students have a lot of options
to take into consideration before
shelling out big bucks to be t,
look great and live comfortably.
For more information, email
[email protected] or white25@
nsuok.edu.
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The Northeastern
Students receive help ling for nancial aidRoBERT PINIoN
TNE WRITER
The fall semester is about to
begin and NSUs nancial aid de-
partment would like to stress the
importance of turning in all the
paperwork.
The rst and most important
of these papers is the Free Appli-
cation for Federal Student Aid for
each school year. Other paper-
work needed is because FAFSArequires more detail before it can
award a particular student for the
year.
Turning this in early is impor-
tant to ensuring students receive
the adequate amount of nancial
aid they can get.
Barbara Townsend, nancial
aid counselor, said the longer stu-
dents wait to ll out their FAFSA,
the longer it will take to hear backfrom the school as to the amount
they will be getting back.
Turning it in also helps a stu-
dents chance at getting more -
nancial aid.
It is a rst come, rst serve
kind of system with FAFSA, said
Townsend. If students choose
to wait until the last day possible,
then their pockets will suffer more
as a result.
Filling out this FAFSA is some-
thing of mass importance, which
needs to be emphasized.
Matt Eaton, university repre-
sentative of high school and col-
lege relations, said it is his job to
get students from high school to
college and part of that is teach-
ing them how to ll out a FAFSA.
He said he includes it in his
presentations when he goes to
high schools, in order for studentsto receive nancial aid, they need
to ll out a FAFSA.
He also said that a signicant
percentage of students at NSU
are on nancial aid and without
it, the amount of students at NSU
would drop, signicantly.
According to NSUs nancial
aid web page, there is a link that
can help students by directing
them to the place they need to
go to meet nancial aid require-
ments.
Because of these requirements,
it is the nancial aid departments
job to inform students they have
to ll out other forms.
We communicate to students
through email the most and it is
best if students checked it to ndout what needs to be done, said
Townsend.
She said the biggest problem
they have is students do not keep
up with there email.
If they did then they would
know what is expected from
them. Instead, they have students
come in angry because they have
another form to ll out that they
were not informed of last timethey were in the ofce.
They also wanted to let stu-
dents know the student loan op-
tion is always available to them.
If you are doing student loans,
there are multiple steps to com-
pleting them, said Townsend.
The rst for every school year is
to accept the loans.
Financial aid helps students
with any problems they are hav-
ing while trying to get through the
process of getting student loans.
If you have had loans before,
accepting them is all you have
to do, said Townsend. If you
havent, there is entrance counsel-
ing and a master promissory note,both are online.
Financial aid wants to help
each student get through the -
nancial part of their college ex-
perience.
It is confusing, maneuvering
through all the paperwork thrown
at students, which is why nancial
aid is there, to help.
Student need to remember to
check their emails each day sothey know if the nancial aid de-
partment needs them to ll out
any papers.
For more information email
Courtesy PhotoFiling for nancial aid can be a bit stressful, especially for
those who are ling for the rst time. NSU students are luckyto have the help of those working in the nancial aid oce togive them a hand when needed.
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Local store expands to oer more merchandisecHELSEA PERRymAN
TNE WRITER
The Mustard Seed gift shop is
in the process of expanding the
store.
They hope to have the expan-
sion project complete and ready
to go within thirty days.
According to thier website,
facebook.com/mustardseed, The
Mustard Seed is a family owned
and operated business that treatstheir customers as if they were
family.
We are expanding our store
over 2,000 square feet, said Sha-
ron Copeland, owner of the Mus-
tard Seed. We will be increasing
what we already have and in-
creasing our christian gifts as well
as new items.
Copeland said to start off the
expansion, gently used items willbe sold along with the new items.
Our most popular items we
sell that college students seem
Courtesy PhotoFor the whole month of August, The Mustard Seed will be
having a 20 percent o sale. This month-long sale includesjewelry and watches, candles and warmers and purses.
to attract too are the Stephanie
Dawn and Bella Dawn purses,said Copeland.
Copeland said these brands of
purses come in all different shapes
and sizes.
Another item we offer are
Bauble LuLu beads, which are
create-your-own bracelets, said
Copeland. These bracelets are
great gifts for all ages of girls.
Copeland said the Mustard
seeds offers a variety of gifts forall ages.
Also, a few more things the
store offers are Sugar and Vine
ip ops that sorority letters can
be put on, lots of custom jewelry,
hair bows, home decor, candles
and colored iPhone chargers.
Variety of products in a gift
shop keeps the interest of all
women no matter the age.
The Mustard Seed is my fa-
vorite place to shop in Tahle-
quah, said Hannah Franklin,
Sand Springs senior. When I
heard the store was expanding,
I couldnt wait to see what newproducts they would add.
Franklin said The Mustard
Seed is a place that gifts for all
ages can be found and people will
love. They have a lot of uncom-
mon gifts.
My favorite product in the
store are the Sugar and Vine ip
ops, said Franklin. I got a pair
with my sorority letters on them.
Franklin said great productlines and friendly staff has the
Mustard Seed excelling I believe.
One of my favorite things
about the Mustard Seed is the
friendly staff that are always
willing to help nd what you are
looking for, said Dawn Kennedy,
NSU alumni.
Kennedy said the gently used
items that will be sold after the
expansion is done will be an add-
ed benet to the store that people
will enjoy.
I think people will take advan-
tage of an item that is used be-
cause it will be priced at a lower
price and in todays society people
are always looking for the best
bargain, said Kennedy.
Shopping locally not only sup-
ports the owners of the store,
but it also supports the city of
Tahlequah. Around the holidays,
shopping local can be more con-
venient because people will not
have to drive out of town to get
what they need.
Each year around Christmas,
I like to go in the Mustard Seed,
said Kennedy. They have a great
holiday section for each holiday,
but Christmas time always is thebest to me.
The Mustard Seed is open
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. on Saturdays.
For more information, email
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Demolition begins
Amber Covington/TNEThe demolition of the university-owned Cedar Craft apartments, located on Cedar
and Crafton, has ocially began. Residents of the apartments began moving andmaking other living arrangements at the beginning of the summer.
Robert Pinion/TNEChildren learn to mix sauce during Italian cooking camp.
Sauces, pastas and spices are taught to them who wish tolearn more about tasty foods.
Children observe
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Burn Bans in eect for many Oklahoma CountiesSHANE DEvERS
TNE WRITER
This summer is on pace to be
as hot if not even hotter as any
other average summers in Okla-
homa. Most summers are hot
and humid around the southern
region. The rough terrain, the
bermuda grass and the hot sum-
mers all contribute to some of the
wildest res in the country.
Burn bans prohibit anyonefrom the burning of trash, limbs
and such things inside that coun-
ty. It is usually trash that is being
burned. However, people can
have charcoal res but those res
have to be in a pit on a concrete
surface so that there isnt any con-
tact with the Bermuda grass.
Bermuda grass can actually
burn through the roots. The grass
can be ignited underneath thesurface.
Burn bans are dependent
on the weather, said Lt. Casey
Baker, Tahlequah re chief. Fire
chiefs have the ability to contact
the county commissioner and
they can institute the burn ban.
Most of the bans around here
are instituted by the forestry ser-
vice, which is dependent on the
amount of rain and the humidity
levels of the past few days.
The long, hot days dont stop
for a reman, said Captain Mike
Bell, Tahlequah Fire Depart-
ment. It is hot outside but inside
of his gear during a forest re res-
cue it can get up to 160 degrees.
For a burn ban to be effective,
the board should make the gener-
al public, county landowners and
other interested people aware ofboard actions as soon as possible.
The board is required by law to
notify the entities listed below on
the same day that a resolution is
passed placing a ban in effect or
Courtesy PhotoIgnoring a burn ban can lead to devastating eects for many innocent people and animals. Burn bans are necessary to protect
the people of communities as well as local wildlife when weather makes the land too dry.
cancelling such ban.
In a recent press release it said
that more than 20 percent of the
wildres in the county have been
caused by escaped debris burning
or controlled burning activities.
Before a re can get out of
hand the re chief sends his top
men out to the call.
We are what you call a com-
bination department, said Baker.
Meaning if the re is gettingbigger and bigger that the chief
has the option to call one of the
surrounding city departments to
come to the rescue.
Part of the reason there are
some res is because people dont
know that there is a burn ban go-
ing on presently or because they
dont know the terms and condi-
tions of a burn ban.
In a press release for burn ban
information online, it shows the
rst rule of a burn ban is that it
is unlawful for any person to set
re to any forest, grass, range,
crop, or other wildlands. That in-
cludes the burning of a campreor trash and other materials in
that nature.
Any person convicted of violat-
ing the terms of this subsection
will be guilty of a misdemeanor
and will be subject to a ne of not
more than $500, to imprisonment
for up to one year or both.
Its not up to the people on how
when we get a burn ban because
no one can control the weather,but they can control the res that
happen during a burn ban. Stay
away from the illegal burning of
some of the things listed and it
will keep Oklahomas land grand.
For more information email de-
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Zip-n-Sip combines relaxation and excitement
Elizabeth Gibsn
TNEWriter
Phobias are dened as irratio-
nal fears, but are most often over-
come by doing the thing feared
most.
According to Websters Dic-
tionary, acrophobia is the abnor-
mal fear of heights. Hopefully
being hoisted 25ft in the air and
traveling on a 300ft zip wire is not
a problem.The zip wire is approximately
300ft and travels through the
Challenge Course in a eld out-
side the resort, said Jeanette
Steed, Events Coordinator at The
Canebrake. Unlike any other zip
wire that has breaks in between,
this one goes straight through.
After the zip wire, guests are
invited to relax and enjoy a cock-
tail or dessert right there at TheCanebrake.
After the guests have gone
through the zip wire, they can go
to the lounge and sip on a cock-
tail, or their choice of beer or
wine, said Steed. Or for those
who dont drink can have an icecream sundae.
The Challenge Course over-
looks Lake Fort Gibson and con-
tains high and low teambuilding
elements, helping people over-
come their fears.
It denitely takes someone
who isnt afraid of heights to do
the zip line, said James Rea-
mond, Muskogee resident. I
tried to get my sister to go last
year and she chickened out.According to resorts Chal-
lenge Course website, the high
elements include the zip line, an
adventure tower, a slack rope tra-
verse and rappel deck. The lower
elements include buddy bars, aspider web, a mush line and the
trust fall. There is something to
do for all ages.
Although a person has to be 21
to do any drinking, as long as they
can be safely placed in the har-
ness, there is not an age limit to
just do the zip wire, said Steed.
The price for doing the Zip-n-
Sip is $50 and includes tax and
gratuity, however for those who
just want to zip down the zip wirethe price is $35.
I went to one last year and
had a great time, said Reamond.
Im hoping to take my wife this
year assuming we dont have to
Courtesy PhotoZip lining is becoming more and more popular as courses are built throughout Green Country, one such course is at The Cane-
brake. The Zip lining at The Canebrake is unlike most with it being one long trip without breaks in between.
work.The Canebrake keeps their
guests entertained with live music
and events.
We have some events later
on in the month that are coming
up, said Steed. We have a luau
on July 19 and every Wednesday,we have local singers/songwriters
play original music.
The Canebrake offers many
other services. They offer spa and
yoga treatment packages which
are open to any overnight guest
or day visitors.
Steed said people who are do-
ing the Zip-N-Sip for the rst time
have nothing to worry about.
For people who have ques-tions or concerns, they can con-
tact any facilitator, said Steed.
Weve been doing this for ve
years, so they know what theyre
doing.
The Canebrake hosts Zip-N-
Sips at noon-4 p.m., the last Sat-
urday in every month until De-
cember. For reservations call (918)
458-1810. The next Zip-N-Sip is
July 28.For more information on Zip-
N-Sip, visit www.thecanebrake.
com.
For more information, email
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Muskogee Farmers Market delights customersELIZABETH GIBSoN
TNEWRITER
Eating fresh fruits and veg-
etables as part of a well-balanced
meal, is part of staying healthy.
At Muskogees Farmers Market,
people can buy just that while
supporting local businesses.
Weve been doing this for 11
years as part of a family busi-
ness, said Marla Coppin a Web-
bers Falls resident. My husbandhelps on Saturdays when we get
really busy and my son and his
girlfriend help out too.
The Farmers Market does not
stop there. They also have other
food items and services.According to an article writ-
ten in the Muskogee Phoenix by
Doug Walton the Farmers Mar-
ket manager, the market also has
fresh eggs, goats milk and cheese,
hot dogs, tamales and lemonade.
They also sell woodcrafts, soaps,
fresh owers and candles.
We sell all kinds of vegetables
like tomatoes and onions, but
were known for our watermel-on, said Coppin. Were also
known for our sweet corn.
When customers buy vegeta-
bles from local vendors, none of
the cost goes to shipment compa-
nies or distributors and you knowwhat you are getting.
I like going to the Farmers
Market because I know its all
grown here in Oklahoma and all
fresh, said Brad Gibson a Musk-
ogee resident. Its easy just to go
to Wal-Mart or Homeland, but
here were supporting our farm-
ers
According to an article written
in 2011 by Doug Walton, alongwith the other goods and services
Beau Charbonneau an instructor
at the Muskogee Swim and Fit-
ness Center, will give a free Tai
Chi lesson weather permitting.
On Wednesdays, they have cook-
ing demonstrations and sampling
by Muskogee County OSU Ex-
tension nutrition educators Mi-
chelle Brown and Jewels Jones.
Not everything is available on
Wednesdays.
For instance, there are some
vendors that only come on Sat-
urday.I like going on Saturday, said
Gibson. They have a better se-
lection and my wife likes the fresh
owers they sell.
SNAP/Food stamp benets are
accepted at the Farmers Market.
All they have to do is nd the
farmers market tent and swipe
their cards and they will receive
tokens and purchase eligible food
that way.
The Farmers Market is open
8 a.m. noon every Wednesday
and Saturday May 9-Oct. 31. It
is located underneath the parking
pavilion at the Muskogee CivicCenter.
Were here every Wednesday
and Saturday, said Coppin.
For more information, email
Courtesy PhotoThe Muskogee Farmers Market boasts an array of fresh
produce as well as handmade products. The market is open on
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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CrossFit Training facility available in TahlequahKEvIN ScRAPPER
TNE WRITER
The local gym scene recently
welcomed a new addition. With
3400 CrossFit-afliated gyms
worldwide, CrossFit looks to
make its mark on Tahlequah.
I was very skeptical, said
Chad Klachinski, Tahlequah
resident. I didnt think Id get the
results that I wanted.
As CrossFit challenges manyideas and practices traditional
weightlifters swear by.
I thought Id get real skinny
and lose all my mass, but it actu-
ally had the opposite effect, said
Klachinski. I gained 15 pounds
and lost 4 inches off my waist.
With the use of functional lifts
and bodyweight exercises, Cross-
Fit not only provides an effective
workout, but may have rehabilita-
tive functions as well.
I have a partially torn rotator
cuff, said Klachinski. Its actu-
ally corrected a lot of the prob-
lems Ive had in my ligaments.
The rehabilitative results being
experienced by clients may make
CrossFit the ideal workout for
people from all walks of life.
We dont have a lot of elite
athletes in here, said Jacob Da-
vis, level one CrossFit trainer.We have a lot of people that are
out there living life and theyre
trying to live it at a high level.
The current client list of Cross-
Fit Tahlequah may be comprised
of everyday people, but anyone
can benet from their program.Its all inclusive, said Da-
vis. I played college basketball,
all through college and Ill do a
workout right next to a 70-year-
old woman and the intensity is
just as high.
Along with the intensity level,
CrossFit also boasts another attri-
bute to set itself apart.
We teach tness, nutrition
and how to live a more effectivelife, said Davis. Thats the main
thing were after.
For those looking for a more
combat-oriented workout, Five
Alarm Fitness is just next-door.
A joint venture, Five Alarm and
CrossFit Tahlequah provide
Tahlequahs gym enthusiasts with
the more variety than any other
gym in the area.
As far as the tness communi-
ty goes, its not going to get much
better, said Davis. What theyre
doing over there is very similar,
high intensity, functional things.
The training mindset and the
routines are similar in intensity
and functionality, but the Five
Alarm Fitness offers clients an ex-
tra boost to their self-condence.
We put them through a warm-
up, then I put them through some
striking, said Anthony Margarit,trainer at Five Alarm Fitness.
One of the martial arts offered
at Five Alarm Fitness is an Israeli
martial art that might be new to
the area. However, it has been
used overseas for a long period
of time.
All the proven self defense
techniques that the martial arts
use have basically been com-
prised into, whats called, Krav
Maga, said Margarit. Its a
proven technique that the Israeli
military uses and have used for
nearly 100 years.
Krav Magas ghting style is so
effective; it is gaining the atten-
tion and respect from people all
over.
Its probably the best self-
defense techniques available be-
cause even our military is starting
to use it, said Margarit.
With it the improvements in
clients physical tness combined
with their ability to defend them-
selves, CrossFit Tahlequah offers
more than the average gym expe-
rience.
For more information, email
Kevin Scrapper at Scrappek@
nsuok.edu.
Kevin Scrapper/TNEJames Armontrout warms up by ipping a tractor tire. Functional movements and strength
building are key components in CrossFits strategy.
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Fort Gibson opens new skate park and splash pad
ASmA ZIyADA
TNE WRITER
Despite the heat wave, Fort
Gibson residents celebrated the
opening of the new skate park
and splash pad last week.
For a long time, the city had no
recreational parks as places for lo-
cal youth to play and hang out.The people of Fort Gibson have
been waiting for such a place for
years. On opening day, the park
was lled with children of all ages,
as well as parents their parents.
The park will be open from
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the summer-
time season, said Cathy Carson,
town administrator.
The splash pad and skate park
are located at Firemans Park be-
hind the post ofce, with a main
entrance on Walnut Street and a
side entrance on Railroad Street.
For a while, we havent had
anything for kids, said Carson.
This seems to be a
really big success sofar.
The park in-
cludes a splash pad
area and two play-
grounds, one for 2-5
year olds and one
for 5-10 year olds.
There are also skat-
ing ramps for those
who like to skate-
board, rollerbladeor bike.
So far the re-
sponse has been
tremendous, said
Mayor Steven Hill.
I was there a few
days ago and there
were between 35
and a 100 people
around 7 p.m.
Fort Gibson is
known to be a fam-
ily-oriented town.
This park will give
families a place to
go and spend the
hot summer days
cooling off at the splash pad. The
splash pad will be open during
the summer season and it will be
closed when winter comes. The
skate park and playgrounds; how-
ever, will remain open all yearlong.
Fort Gibson has a population
of just under 5,000 people, and
we didnt have any type of park
facility for the citizens of the city,
said Hill. We had a park but it
was old, and the townspeople
deserve a thing like this for theircommitment to the city. Everyone
is appreciative of it.
Hill said the project was esti-
mated to cost $200,000, with a
little give or take. A portion of
donations for the skate park were
made by The Tony Hawk Foun-
dation.
According to a press release by
Muskogee Phoneix, the project
was done to improve and buildon to the old park built in the late
70s. The intention for this was
to remodel the old, rusty play-
ground that was there and turn
it into a place where families and
youth can go to and play.
I live in Peggs and there is
nothing out here for the kids to
enjoy, said Diane Messer, Peggs
resident. When I heard about
this park opening I was excited
to take my grandkids to play out
there and enjoy the water.
For some time, skateboarding
was outlawed in the city of Fort
Gibson. The skaters will now
have a place to go to without wor-
rying about getting into trouble.
They can use their skateboards,
bikes or rollerblades in the skate
park. They may also do so in a
safe manner on safe grounds.
I know the boys will really en-
joy the skating ramps, said Mess-
er. I like how it is all in one place,
so there is something for everyone
to enjoy from the young ones to
the older ones.
There will be bathroom areas
with running water and sinks
now, and in the green area of
the park there are three pavilions
and picnic tables.
I hope the reception that wehave so far will remain consis-
tent, said Hill. I also hope the
demand for recreation spots will
remain high so we can add more
amenities in the future.
For more information, email
Courtesy PhotoSplash pads are becoming an increasingly popular feature in many communities and children cannot seem
to get enough of these miniature water parks. The newest addition to Northeast Oklahoma is in Fort Gibson.
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Snow cones oer community relief from heatRoBERT PINIoN
TNE WRITER
People can take a break from
the growing temperature by vis-
iting one of the three snow cone
stands in the Tahlequah area.
There are three snow cone
shacks in Tahlequah that are ded-
icated to provide the public with
delicious cold treats.
The Shiver Shack, located in
front of Wal-Mart, has a varietyof sizes and avors to offer those
who stop by for a cold snack.
Jake Sunday, Tahlequah soph-
omore, works in this particular
snow cone stand. He said some
days there are more than 100
people coming and buying snow
cones while he works.
Cherry is a real favorite here,
said Sunday. At least while Im
working.. We also sell coffee and
smoothies as alternatives to snow
cones.
A switch compared to other
snow cone shacks.
Another shack is behind Taco
Bell, directly next to My Place
BBQ. This one is called Snowy
Joes, which is known for being
the home of the abomidable
snoball.
Chloe Ford, Muskogee senior,
and employee, said a lot of cus-
tomers come right from Taco
Bell.
People see us while they are at
Taco Bell and then they come to
us, said Ford.
Tigers blood is their most pop-
ular avor of snow cone .
My favorite thing about work-
ing in a snow cone shack is try-
ing all the different avors, said
Ford.This place is also a favorite of
one of the local NSU students.
Sarah Trammel, Fort Gibson
junior, said this was her favorite
stand and that she always comes
to Snowy Joes when she wants a
snow cone.
They offer a difference be-
tween at top snow cones and
ball-topped snow cones.
The newest place in town is
called Tropical Sno. It is located
across the street from Loves onDowning Street.
Kirk Barnum, owner of this
Tropical Sno franchise, said he
has owned it since May and loves
it.
People really like the straw-
berry avors here, said Barnum.
Once people try the Tropical
Sno brand, they get addicted and
keep coming back.
He wants to make sure he staysopen during the evening hour so
people can enjoy snow cones even
after all the days heat has gone
away.
He is starting a happy hour
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. soon, and
all shaved ice is half-off.
Elizabeth White/TNEPatrons line up daily for an icy treat at Snowy Joes, which is home of the abominable snoball. The shaved ice stand is located
behind Taco Bell right next to My Place BBQ.
Half-priced snow cones are a
good way to attract those parents
who want their children to enjoy
a nice, cold treat.
Shaved ice can be an easy and
convenient way to exercise thosetaste buds while relaxing in this
summers accumulating heat.
For more information about
the local snow cone shacks email
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Bill Cosby to perform at HardRock Casino TulsaDEREK DANDRIDGE
TNE WRITER
In the 1960s, his stand-up act
was a nationwide success, with
unforgettable jokes, a best-selling
album which won numerous
awards including eight gold re-
cords. The rst African-Ameri-
can who co-starred in a dramatic
series, I Spy, breaking the racial
barrier and winning three Emmy
awards in the process, he is theone and only Bill Cosby.
The comedian is currently
touring the country in concert
and will be stopping off in Okla-
homa July 19 at The Joint at Hard
Rock Casino. In November 2011,
his new book, I Didnt Ask to Be
Born (But Im Glad I Was) was
released covering a wide variety
of topics dealing with the Bible to
being a grandfather.
I think that laughter raises the
spirit, puts out fantastic hormon-
al, very positive changes for the
heart, for the organs, etc, said
Bill Cosby according to
a press release. I thinkits medicine.
Cosbys tour started
at the end of June
and goes all the way
through the end of
November.
Tickets will start at
$40 and some think
it is likely going to sell
out for this comedic
legend.I already bought
my tickets and I abso-
lutely cant wait, said
Brent Smith, Tahle-
quah junior. Me and
my dad used to watch
him when I was young and it is
going to be great getting to see
him in person.
Bill Cosby is one of the greats
with the impact of his storytelling
in his jokes, but facial expressionsare something that made him so
popular.
Just the looks on his face crack
me up, said Brandon Guthrie,
Broken Bow senior. I dont know
if any comedian ever can match
up to Bill. I mean the guy is a leg-
end, he has been doing this kind
of stuff for more than 50 years.
Guthrie said he has seen Cosby
in concert before and is going togo the show at the Hard Rock
and one of his favorite jokes is
about his wife and kids.
I guess the real reason that
my wife and I had children is the
same reason that Napoleon had
for invading Russia, said Cosby.
It seemed like a good idea at the
time.
Cosbys legacy will go down in
Courtesy PhotoBill cosby has been performing since
the 1960s. On his tour this year he willbeat the HardRock Casino.
history as one of the most suc-
cessful comics in the modern era,with 12 books written under his
belt and numerous awards many
comedians look up to him and
even Louis C.K. and Patton Os-
walt cite him in their stand-up.
I would say that he is the most
inuential comic of all time, said
Mark Davis, Tulsa senior. With
what he has accomplished in the
span of his career is unheard of.
Even comics nowadays still use astyle that he pretty much created
and all of the intangibles he pos-
sesses make me condent in say-
ing something like that. I encour-
age everyone to try and see him at
the Hard Rock, a comedic legend
doesnt live forever so do it while
you can.
For more information contact
Robert Pinion/TNELuther Langston, Tulsa senior, and Lacey Ferguson, Bro-
ken Arrow junior, work together to prepare all the decora-tions for Rookie Bridge Camp. They have decoration downto every last rock
Volunteers prepare
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Green Country RV and Boat show rolls into TulsaASHLEy RoGERS
TNE WRITER
The Green Country RV &
Boat Show will once again park
its showcase at the QuikTrip cen-
ter in Tulsa.
The show, designed as an in-
door destination to shop and
compare the latest RVs, boats
and outdoor products, will fea-
ture more than a hundred new
models.The three-day show features
everything from full-size motor
homes and campers to the newest
watercrafts on the market.
The show is an ideal place for
shoppers to research their next
big boat or RV purchase and try
new models on for size in a fami-
ly-friendly environment.
Having more than six acres of
RV and boat models on display in
one location saves shoppers time
as they can compare layouts and
features side by side, as well as gas,
not having to drive to all the ma-
jor dealerships in Green Coun-
try, Show Director Phil Keeter
said in a press release. The RV
industry is healthy and growing
in the United States as many con-
sumers are starting to realize the
savings and conveniences of trav-
eling by RVs. Your kitchen, livingroom and bedroom are always
available and with you and many
of todays RVs offer all the ame-
nities of a higher-priced residence
at a much more affordable price.
RVs are available in all differ-
ent shapes, sizes and price ranges.
During all three days, the dealer
representatives will be at the Qui-
kTrip center to answer consumer
questions.Attendees can climb onboard
and compare travel trailers,
campers, motor homes, boats and
personal watercraft from more
than a dozen local dealers.
The last time I attended there
were a surprising variety of prod-
ucts, said Ronnie Ford. Boats,
RVs but also spas, all types of rec-
reational equipment.
Motorsports fans attending the
show will also have the opportu-
nity to climb behind the wheelof a NASCAR simulator for a
chance to win a race package.
The attendee with the fastest
time each day will win a trip to
the AAA Texas 500 Sprint Cup
Race.
Adding to the racing excite-
ment, retired NASCAR driver
Jimmy Spencer will make a spe-
cial appearance to sign auto-
graphs and pose for photos withfans, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., July
21.
Throughout a 27 year NAS-
CAR racing career, Spencer
achieved a total of 15 victories,
184 top tens and seven poles. Af-
ter retiring from racing, he used
his racing prowess and track
knowledge to become a host and
commentator on SPEED TV.
Its fun to look at the new trav-
el trailers and motor homes, ev-
ery year they include more cool,clever features and gadgets, said
Bobby Ford. Some people go
looking for bargains and deals,
a lot go just to look around and
dream, but the show is good for
both.
Many use the show to nd their
next great buy, whether that is a
boat or an RV.
Robin Culie said while he usu-
ally attends just to browse, it is agreat place to go when looking for
a new boat or RV. He said having
multiple dealers in one location,
he usually nds very competitive
deals.
The Green Country RV &
Boat Show is sponsored by the
Courtesy PhotoThe Green Country Boat and RV show promises shoppers rst-hand looks at the latest in boat and RV
sales. The show will be open to the public July 20, 21 and 22.
Green Country RV
Dealers Association.The show is open
to the public July 20
through July 22, at
the QuikTrip Center,
in Tulsa. Event park-
ing is free for all at-
tendees. Show hours
are from noon to 9
p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m., Saturday
and noon to 6 p.m.,Sunday. Admission
is $8 for adults. Chil-
dren 12 and younger
are admitted free
when accompanied
by a paying adult.
For more informa-
tion about the Green
Country RV & Boat
Show and also for di-
rections, go to www.
greencountryrvdeal-
ers.com.
For more infor-
mation, email rog-
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Northeast Oklahomas largest free music fest returnsASHLEy RoGERS
TNE WRITER
Tulsa boasts a rich music his-
tory, dating back to the days of
Bob Wills and Leon Russell. Free
Tulsa hopes to add a new chapter
to this musical legacy.
Free Tulsa is a free music festi-
val which will take place July 27
to 28, in the historic Blue Dome
Arts district, located in downtown
Tulsa.It will feature more than 160
bands on two outdoor stages and
13 indoor stages.
Free Tulsa is a fun, free and
family-friendly event that allows
people of all ages to enjoy local
music while visiting our many
great local businesses, founder
Marcos Matheos said in a press
release.
The festival was founded by
Matheos in 2010 and is spon-
sored by This Land Press and the
McNellies Group.
After the success of last years
festival, organizers Under the
Belfry requested feedback from
the more than 20,000 attendees
to make Free Tulsa a bigger and
better festival.
The two things they said they
heard the most was more food
options and more vendors. Orga-
nizers said they guarantee thoseneeds will be fullled.
In addition to the concert
schedule, festival organizers have
added other attractions to enter-
tain Free Tulsa attendees.
Wonder Bread will sponsor a
hot dog eating contest at 6 p.m.,
Saturday, taking place on the
main stage. Competitors will de-
vour hot dogs in a friendly battle
that will earn them braggingrights, an extremely full stomach
and a prize pack. The entry form
is available online, and there is no
fee to participate.
Friday and Saturday, The In-
dividuals Car Club will be show-
casing a collection of customized
low-riders on the festival grounds.
Both nights from 5 to 10 p.m.,
the Shredneck Skate Park will
feature customized ramps from
locally-owned Shredneck Skate-
boards, which recently closed the
doors to its shop to focus on on-
line sales.
The skate park will feature vari-
ous size ramps for all ages to en-
joy. Skateboarders must provide
their own board and safety equip-
ment.
Amanda Hall attended last
year and said she really enjoyed
the laid back atmosphere of the
festival.The festival features only per-
formers with ties to Oklahoma,
including local band Skating
Polly.
We cant wait to play the fes-
tival, said Skating Polly. It was
one of the highlights of last year
for us and it looks even better this
year.
Although only in its third year,
the festival continues to grow inattendance every year.
Jacob Westfall said he is really
looking forward to attending this
year. He believes it is a great op-
portunity to support local enter-
tainers as well as a fun, family
outing.
This year the festival has also
partnered with Emergency Medi-
cal Services Authority to help
provide services that ensure the
safety of attendees during the
event. EMSA will provide two
ambulances and will also have
paramedics patrolling the festi-
val grounds to provide additional
coverage.
Once the event lineup is nal-
ized the concert schedule will be
uploaded to the Free Tulsa Web-
site.
For more information on Free
Tulsa, including sponsorship andvendor opportunities, please visit
www.FreeTulsaMusicFestival.
com
For more information, email
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TCP conducts auditions for upcoming fall musicalASmA ZIyADA
TNE WRITER
Its time for another musical at
the Tahlequah Community Play-
house. Anything Goes is a musi-
cal to be directed by Craig Clif-
ford and Renee Rae Ridge.
The organization will continue
holding auditions for the dinner
theater production, Anything
Goes. T
he auditions will be on Fridayand Saturday, July 20 and 21
from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Uni-
tarian Church, at 104 N. College
Ave.
The auditions will be held to
cast 12 men and 12 women to
play in the show.
The auditions are open to peo-
ple ages 16 and older. Auditioners
will be asked to sing one song and
read from the script provided to
them by the judges.
We are looking for some sing-
ing and speaking abilities, said
Craig Clifford, TCP director.
We will add some dancing as tal-
ent allows.
The auditioners are asked to
bring sheet music and not a CD
or recorded music to accompany
their audition. The judges will
provide some well-known songs
for those who dont bring theirown sheet music.
I have heard of this musical
before, said Saad Nasah, Saudi
Arabia junior. I am thinking of
auditioning for it actually.
Participators are also asked to
bring their schedule availability
for after July 24 and continuing
on through August.
This show has not been pro-
duced by us or locally before,said Clifford. It is currently in
revival on Broadway.
Anything Goes is a musical
written by Cole Porter. The story
revolves around people on an
ocean liner going from New York
to London. The musical starts
with main character, Billy Crock-
er, a wall street broker, falling in
love with a girl he met on a taxi.
I love dramatic musical sto-
ries, said Nasah. If I dont
make the show, I will surely go
watch it.
Crocker goes on board with his
boss on the ship to London forbusiness. Another main character
boarding the ship is Reno Swee-
ny, is an evangelist turned night-
club singer. Crocker hopes to win
the heart of Hope Harcourt, who
is already engaged to Lord Evelyn
Oakleigh.
I am interested in going
to watch the show, said Chris
Hatcher, Philidelphia Junior. It
seems interesting.
Other characters in the story
include Moonface Martin, a
gangster and Public EnemyNumber 13, Hopes mother
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt, Mar-
tins sidekick Bonnie and Elisha
J. Whitney, the Ivy League Wall
Street banker and Crockers boss.
This musical is basically about
a difcult love affair on the ship,
said Patsi Clifford, parliamentar-
ian at TCP. Its a love story in
the situation where a boy meets
girl based on an old time ship ro-
mance.
The show dates for Anything
Goes will be from Sept. 21-23and Sept. 28-30. Dinner theater
tickets are $25 each and show
only tickets are $10. Season tick-
ets are available for those who
want to buy them in advance.
For more information about the
show, log on to www.tcpok.com.
The story is your classic 1930s
and 1940s love affair, said Craig
Clifford.
For more information, email
Courtesy PhotoThe Tahlequah City Playhouse puts on many plays and musicals every year. They casts are members of the community who
have talent they want to show o to the rest of the city.
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Popular band Tenacious D sells out Brady TheatreASmA ZIyADA
TNE WRITER
School of Rock fans are ready
to be rocked by the all-famous
and hilarious team of Tenacious
D in concert. Jack Black and Kyle
Gass will perform in Tulsa on Sat-
urday, July 21. The team prom-
ises to put on a show people will
never forget.
Tenacious D is a rock band,
comprised of two comical guitar-
ists and vocalists in the big city of
Los Angeles.
The two rock stars have victo-
riously and successfully produced
three albums; Tenacious D in
201, The Pick of Destiny in 2006
and now in 2012, Rize of the Fe-
nix.
I have always been a fan of
Jack Black, said Jason Stevens,
Tahlequah resident. I have
watched all of his movies and henever ceases to amaze me with his
funny acts and crazy personality.
Black and Gass rst met in
1989, in Scotland during the
Edinburgh Fringe. According to
a press release in The Current,Gass did not like Black at rst,
but then Black won him over and
now are best friends - with Black
teaching Gass with his stage fright
and Gass teaching Black how to
play the guitar.
I think the two are just mind-
blowing, said Stevens. There
will be no other vulgar and funny
combination around.
The two did not have a formalname until 1994. The choice of
Tenacious D was forced upon by
Black and Gass when they were
picking the names. The duo were
then joined by David Cross, who
later added Black to his series, Mr.
Show. The TV series, Tenacious
D, premiered on HBO in 1997.
The show revolved around the
band and what they do.
After the show was cancelled,
the two decided to stick to musicand were later featured in the Foo
Fighters Learn to Fly music
video.
Their music is awesome, said
Ruthie Henness, Tahlequah resi-
dent. Its different, and maybeoffensive to some people, but I
nd it just hilarious.
Black and Gass created the al-
bum and were backed by a full
band. The band included Dave
Grohl, drummer and guitarist;
Warren Fitzgerald, guitarist; Ste-
ven Shane, bassist and Page Mc-
Connell, keyboardist. The team
decided to form a band because
they were known for performingsolo acoustic shows. They wanted
people to hear them with an ac-
tual band.
I cant wait for the concert
to get here, said Henness. I
bought tickets four months ago
when I heard they were coming
to Tulsa.
The rst single in the album
Tenacious D was called Trib-
ute. Tenacious D planned for
it to resemble their souls beingsaved from a demon. This song
was a hit that topped the charts
and was followed by the second
single, Wonderboy. A musical
DVD was produced in 2003 and
featured the TV series and music
videos produced by Tenacious D.
The second album, The Pick of
Destiny, was announced by Black
in 2003. This time they were
joined again by Dave Grohl andby John Spiker and John Konesky
from Trainwreck, who performed
the bass and electric guitar.
My favorite album I would
have to say is the newest one,
said Stevens. I am pumped to
see them in concert this week-end.
The second album did not
do so well, according to Rolling
Stone releases, claiming the al-
bum and lm did not meet the
bands previous efforts. Tenacious
D then went on a tour in 2006,
performing in Madison Square
Garden in New York, as well as
other key locations in the US,
Canada, and overseas in the UKand Australia.
The tour is going great so
far this year, said Winnie Lam,
publicist for Columbia Records.
There will be no meet and greet
with the band during the Tulsa
showing.
The Rize of the Fenix album
launched on May 11 and received
the most positive reviews from
music critics of the three albums.
The album was produced by JohnKimbrough and John King and
was recorded between 2008 and
2012.
The show is currently sold out
and was announced booked a
month ago, said Chris Paluska,
promoter for DCF Enterprises,
Inc. They will be promoting
their new album and we are ex-
pecting a great show.
On the David Letterman show,Black described the Rize of the
Fenix to be as a rise from the
ashes workout song to be similar
to Eye of the Tiger.
Tenacious D were featured
in many other albums by other
bands and lms such as Pho-tograph by Weezer. Black and
Gass were also known to be back-
up singers for the Styx album, Cy-
clorama.
The band performed a concert
in 2004 in support of the John
Kerry presidential campaign and
also performed a benet concert
for Barack Obama in 2008 in
Milwaukee. The two were also
involved in boycotting the Ari-
zona law regarding immigration
in 2010.
I am going to the concert and
I have 12 friends going with me,
said Brenna Ross, Tulsa resident.
We plan to go to dinner before-
hand and appear as a group.
Tenacious D have promoted
their recent albums songs on
their ofcial website, Facebook
and YouTube. The user s tandings
rate the alum as a 9.2 out of 10based on fan votes. AM New York
magazine and the Alternative
Press gave the duo a 3 out of 5 on
this third album. It is expected to
be a good comeback for the band
and most shows have already
been sold out.
I dont know who wouldnt
want to go see Jack Black in con-
cert, said Stevens. He is one of
the best comedians and rock sing-ers I have heard of.
For more information, log on
to www.tenaciousd.com.
For more information, email
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Open championship provides competitive edge to golfDEREK DANDRIDGE
TNE WRITER
In 1860, eight men battled for a
trophy known now today as The
Open Championship.
An annual event providing a
competitive edge to the golng
world.
One of golf s most coveted
tournaments, elite golfers around
the world come face to face at
Royal Lytham and Saint Annesfor the rst time since 2001, when
David Duval reigned supreme.
This years tournament has
somewhat centered itself on one
man, Tiger Woods. As Woods
eyes his fourth win this season,
he also looks to pick up the num-ber one world ranking and one
step closer to catching up to Jack
Nickalus for the most major titles
won in history.
Woods has 14 still four behind
Nickalus career wins of 18.
I still think that Tiger can win
it this year, said Daniel Jones,
Tahlequah sophomore. Just be-
cause he had some problems with
his consistency doesnt mean he iswashed up.
Whatever the outcome may be
with Woods, there are always oth-
ers who try to surge to the top of
the leader boards and take him
on head to head.
Many of the likes that coulddo so are Luke Donald, who has
been ranked rst in the world
since early season, Rory McIlroy
is runner-up behind him.
Luke is going to win this years
Open, said Ryan Cobble, Dr-
umright senior. With the way
that he played last year and hold-
ing on to the number one player,
I wouldnt be surprised if he won
two majors this season.Runner-up Rory McIlroy
looks to win the tournament, but
somewhat had a meltdown last
year and is now switching to a
new driver.
I think its going to make a
big difference, said McIlroy ac-cording to a press release.It puts
less spin on the ball, which is just
great in the wind, and it goes 15
yards further.
Many see McIlroy just being
too dominant of a golfer this sea-
son, and can bring home the title
for the rst time in his young ca-
reer.
Tiger is going to tear up the
likes of the eld this time, saidSeth White, Stilwell sophomore.
I really dont see a more consis-
tent golfer on the tour this season,
he is back on track winning four
times in the past few months and
I think he will pass Donald in the
overall world rankings and re-claim the top spot.
With all of the hype only get-
ting larger as The Open draws
near, it should still be a great
tournament for the tour and with
Mickelson, McIlroy, Donald and
Woods looking to get back on
track, it could be the highest rated
Open Championship throughout
its one hundred plus year history.
The Open Championship isJuly 19-22 and can be watched
on any local cable or satellite pro-
vider.
For more information contact
Employee prices merchandise
Robert Pinion/TNERachel Blankenship, NSU graduate senior of 2011, tags items in the RiverHawk Shoppe.
The store is a students one-stop shop, available for all their scholarly needs.
Texts books organized
Robert Pinion/TNEJordan Brown, Muskogee senior, organizes textbooks for
the upcoming semester. These books are sectioned o intocategories according to the type of class in which the text-book is needed.
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NSU athletics take new turn for fall seasonSHANE DEvERS
TNE WRITER
NSU is heading in a new direc-
tion with sports. Not only is the
program itself expanding rapidly,
but also there are a couple new
additions that will make this next
years season one to remember.
First, there was the decision to
go to a different yet harder con-
ference. The better the competi-
tion the more respect the River-
Hawks get as quality DII school.
There was the new assistant
athletic director in Cedrique
Flemming. Proving his worth,
Flemming has already done
much to help the image of NSU.
Flemming is in charge of media
relations as he leads NSU athlet-
ics into what looks to be a bright
and exciting future.
The latest big move for NSU
in the athletics department wouldprove to be a great one with the
hiring of former Redmen, Paul
Lane, as the new offensive coor-
dinator. Lane, with a background
here at NSU, has decided to come
back to the roots of his footballcareer.
In a recent press release Kenny
Evans, Head RiverHawks Foot-
ball Coach, said that Paul Lane
bleeds green and white. Evans
also adds that they are happy that
Lane will return to NSU as offen-
sive coordinator.
The position was needed fol-
lowing the departure of coach
Brad Cornelson who is nowcoaching the Memphis Tigers.
Evans searched for the coach
that was the right t for the pro-
gram that he has been building
since he stepped foot on campus.
Evans was shown a lot of interest
in the job for new offensive coor-
dinator, getting calls from highly
qualied coaches and by talking
to coaches at the coaches con-
vention hosted in January. Evans
found a coach that can hit theground rolling as the season for
the RiverHawks is closing in.
Lane has already adopted his
role as the new guy as he gets
familiar with the terminology of
his new team.
There are a lot of new faces
and names to be learned, said
Mike Barela, new offensive line
coach]
Barela, also new to the pro-
gram, says he is still getting used
to some of the names and termi-
nology of the team. Each team
has its own terms to some of
the same things other teams do
things.
While the season is coming
quickly, Lane needs no rush asthe RiverHawk football team has
been doing their job in staying in
shape to for Pittsburgh State.
Lane cannot help but be im-
pressed by the work ethic shown
by this years team. The team is
trying to uphold the history of
NSU as when Lane attended here
18 years ago.
As an alumni, Lane obviously
has some ties here but that is not
all. Lane has coached on many
levels, such as Kilgore College,
Butler Community College and
his most recent Southeastern
Oklahoma State University lead-ing the Savage Storm to two Lone
Star Conference North Division
Championships.
For more information, email
Jon Dallis/Contributing PhotographerThe RiverHawks foodball team got a new oensive coordinator, Paul Lane. Head coach Kenny
Evans said Lane bleeds green and white.