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Casa makes a differrence by: Mindy Wood
All across America children find themselves abused and neglected. Their voices are often silenced by fear, hopelessness, and an inability to trust adults. CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are changing that one child at a time. Their loyal presence in a child’s life makes a lasting impact on their future. CASAs are appointed by a judge to help a child in the court system by gathering information about their welfare. The volunteer builds a report based on interviews with the children, parents, guardians and anyone involved in the child’s life. They conduct multiple home visits and attend DHS meetings as they follow the child through the court process, giving their reports to the judge. According Judge Gardner, these reports are invaluable. “To sum it up, I would have to say they give me the most unvarnished, honest picture of what’s really happening to that child on a day to day basis both in terms of their general growth and development and their process through the court system. From my experience, CASA reports are one of the most valuable resources when it comes to making decisions regarding a child. All the other reports I get have an agenda or are constrained by policy. CASAs are independent.” Because CASAs do not receive financial compensation for their work, their observations are taken very seriously. CASA volunteer Correna Wilson Pickens said, “The judge is going to read that because he knows you’re spending your time and money for gas or other expenses to go and see this child.” CASA Director, Robin Dill said, “They’re the child’s voice in court. Their focus is on the kids, not DHS, the parent or anyone else. They’re advocating for the kids. DHS workers have guidelines they have to follow and there are things they wish they could do for a child but they’re restricted by guidelines. CASAs don’t have to follow that.”
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Pickens knows what it’s like to make a difference in a child’s life. “You’re standing up for that child, speaking out for them and giving them a ray of hope if they’ve been abused or abandoned.” Several years ago Pickens worked a case where two boys were living in inhumane conditions. The parents were addicted to drugs and eventually lost their parental rights. Pickens followed them through the court process and several foster homes before she found them placement in a boy’s home. “They found a place where they could be loved, cared for, educated and taught the right way of life” said Pickens. It can be difficult to win a child’s trust. “When children are abused, they don’t accept kindness from people because they’ve been abused for so long. They’re afraid and they wonder if you offer them something good and they trust you how you’re going to use that to abuse them,” said Pickens. Dill says that consistency speaks louder than words. “They form a long term relationship with these kids and that can sometimes flow into the rest of their lives. Many times the kids come back and say, ‘that was the only stable person in my life.’ CASAs are the one stable person in their life and the one who listens to them.” The local chapter for CASA volunteers operates under the Youth and Family Services umbrella at Hope House where volunteers receive training and necessary documentation for their cases. “Training includes advocacy skills, interviewing techniques, courtroom procedures, child development, cultural issues and the juvenile system,” said Dill. In Shawnee, a catalyst for the program’s effectiveness is due to JVC (Juvenile Behavior Council) meetings held the first Thursday of every month. Judge Gardner is coordinator, chairman and organizer. “Judge Carter started it as
a way for professionals who deal with youth to learn about programs that were available and for the main purpose of introducing ourselves to each other, especially for the attorneys.” In these cases multiple attorneys can work on one case and with various agencies’ turnover rate, regular meetings keep everyone on the same page. Judge Gardner praised Judge Carter’s leadership as a former judge who took juvenile cases seriously. “Back in the sixties when law changed quite a bit, the Supreme Court decided youth have the same rights as adults. Judge Carter was in place at that time and he took it seriously. As long as he was district judge, juvenile cases were just as important, if not more important than every other case.” As it turns out, Shawnee sets an example. “It’s not like that in other places across the state,” said Judge Gardner. “How do they work with the courts in juvenile cases, how efficient are they, how much communication is there between DHS supervisors and the courts? In all of those measures our county really leads, I think. That’s the reputation that Shawnee has and that’s largely due to Judge Carter.” Robin Dill says being a CASA volunteer is rewarding work. “They come and say, ‘we actually made a difference. We didn’t know if we would going into it but we did.’” According to www.casaforchildren.org, last year 68,000 CASAs helped over 240,000 abused and neglected children through 1,018 offices nationwide. They’ve helped over 2 million children since it started in 1977. For more information about how you can help a child at risk, contact Hope House www.hopehouseonline.org or call 275-3340.
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what a character by: Scott Bartley
Hey kids! Thanks for coming back. It makes me feel good about myself knowing that there are thousands of loyal readers out there anxiously awaiting my new article every month. Well- maybe hundreds. Are there 10? Anyway, thanks for reading and giving me feedback. Before we get started this month, I want to give you a heads up. Coming up the first two weekends in June I will be appearing in Shawnee Little Theater’s production of “The Producers”. I’d love for all of you come see it! Tickets will go on sale the first week of June, so keep your eyes open. This is your chance to see for yourself my musical theater skills in action. But also, let me warn you: don’t bring the kiddies! No, it’s not a family show. This is a Mel Brooks musical, which should tell you that it’s a somewhat burlesque show. So please do a little homework before you comehopefully not too many people will walk out at intermission! Also- I’ve had a request. My lovely bride, Cindy, has asked that I stop referring to her as my “Smokin-hot wife”. So in future articles I will refer to her as my “somewhat-attractive-kindhearted wife”. Maybe not- that’s kinda long. I’ll think of something...... I’ve written before about favorite movies and TV shows that I’ve had over the years. What really draws me to a show, play, or book, is the characters. I have to have some attachment to the characters to really enjoy the story. So I started thinking about what some of my favorite all-time characters are. I’ve compiled a list of nine characters that I’ve been drawn to for some reason or another. I tried to stay away from Comic Book Characters- you all already know that I love The Batman. Most of these characters were written directly for film or television, with a few coming originally from literary works. So here they are in no particular order: • Darth Vader- Yes, I let my nerd flag fly on the first one. As a kid, I LOVED the Original Star
Wars Trilogy (the OT), and one of the main reasons was Darth Vader. He wore cool shiny black armor, was pretty handy with a light saber, and had one of the most awesome voices ever. I almost soiled myself when he told Luke that he was his daddy. And I actually did tear up a bit when he finally died. I mean, he did redeem himself in the end, right? If I had the money, I would definitely buy myself a set of Darth’s armor and mask. And a light saber. • Han Solo- OK, Star Wars gets two characters. C’mon- what guy didn’t want to be Han Solo? Handsome, roguish scoundrel that he was, he just exuded cool. I’m pretty sure I started wearing vests because of Han. He was also quick witted, and always had a snappy comeback. And his best friend was a wookie. Too cool..... • Indiana Jones- Harrison Ford was so stinkin cool, he gets two characters on my list. The only reason I originally went to see this movie was because of Ford. And it blew me away- although I was a little grossed out by the melting faces at the end. I probably tried to crack a whip a few times because of him, injuring myself in the process. And I wanted to get the hat- how cool was his hat? • Agent Dale Cooper- From the TV show “Twin Peaks”. I talked about him some in a previous article. I loved the quirkiness of the character, and his obsession with coffee and pie. If ever I went into law enforcement, I wanted to have the slick hair, suit, and trench coat look of Agent Cooper. Too bad the show was canceled prematurely, and we’ll never know what happened to Dale.... • Benjamin Linus- From “Lost”. (You knew I had to have at least one Lost character, right??) Ben came on the show in season 2, and I think he’s one of the greatest screen villains of all time. He was suave, manipulative, and weaselly all at the same time. Sometimes I wish I could lie to people as easily as he does. Yet underneath, there seems to be a bit of vulnerability that’s fighting
to get out. I’ve loved watching him develop over the last 5 years. • Gandalf the Grey- I loved Ian McKellan’s portrayal of him in the Lord of the Rings movies. He made the character so powerful, but also gave him such humanity that you couldn’t help but like him. After I saw the first movie, I immediately went out and read the final 2 books, because I couldn’t wait to see how they would end. And a big reason for that was because of Gandalf. • Jack Bauer- Who do you want on your side in a fight? Jack Bauer of course. Over the last 8 years I’ve watched him take just about every form of punishment that a man can take, and he keeps going. I used to wonder who would win in a fight between him and Jason Bourne, but now I’m pretty sure Jack would. I’ve seen Jack snap a man’s neck with his feet- need I say more?? • Liz Lemon- It took me a year to convince my adorable wife to watch “30 Rock” with me. It’s the funniest show on television, and Liz Lemon, brilliantly played by Tina Fey, is the anchor of the show. She’s not afraid to do anything if it’s funny, and I love that about her. • Lindsay Weir- If you never saw the TV show “Freaks and Geeks”, you’re not alone. It only played for one season, but it’s one of my favorite shows of all time. It was set in a high school in 1980, and the main protagonist was Lindsay. Watching her walk the line between what she thought was cool, but trying to remain true to herself, was hilarious and painful at the same time. If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend it. Well that’s all I have room for. Believe me, there are many others- this is just the tip of the iceberg. What about you? Who are some of your favorite characters? Who have you been drawn to, and has caused you to tune in week after week, or watch the same movie over and over? And remember, you can’t use me an example, because I’m a real person. Let me hear from you at scott.space@ hotmail.com!
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Summer is a time everyone looks forward to, from ice cold watermelon and swimming to cooking out and sitting on the porch on a warm night. It’s the time of year when everyone and everything comes out to play. The lazy days of summer can get pretty boring though and the burden on our wallets can force us to get creative with entertainment. Here’s a few ideas to keep your summer interesting without breaking the bank. Whether you’ve got kids at home or its just you and your loved one, these are great ways to get the most out of your summer. 1. First things first. Check with TravelOk.com for a tourism brochure. Find out what sites are out there that most people in our state don’t even know about. While some things on the list like the OKC Zoo, OKC Museum, or Tulsa’s Woodward Park aren’t news to us, you’ll discover places you knew nothing about like beautiful nature walks, delicious food factories, dinner theater companies and more. Plan your summer vacation around these places for convenient travel and lots of culture. 2. Who says you have to go all the way to Arizona when you take a road trip down route 66? There’s plenty to see on the mother road right here in Oklahoma. Check out the wind farm in Weatherford or all the odd structures such as the Blue Whale in Catoosa or the Totem Pole Park in Foyil. You’ll discover old bridges, the same road that carried Okies west during the Great Depression and museums along the way. The scenery alone makes a great experience with rolling hills, rivers, valleys and even baby buttes. Let the road be your tour guide through amazing Oklahoma history and creativity. Check out www.oklahomaroute66.com for a trip guide. 3. If you want to stay even closer to home and find things under the radar of travelok.com check out events on websites for happening places like college websites (you’d be surprised how many events go on through the summer) or a city’s chamber of
commerce. A quick phone call to a town’s chamber of commerce will give you the inside scoop on what a local town offers in festivals like Mcloud’s delicious Blackberry Festival (www.mcloudchamber. com) or the Paul’s Valleys Noodlin’ Tournament for great catfish and live entertainment (www.paulsvalley.com). There are often yearly outdoor plays and concerts too. 4. Who says you can’t have that 1950’s feel to your neighborhood. Organize a block party with a twist. Collect a little cash for a live band (there are lots of local bands who play for free or donations) and set up games in a couple of your neighbor’s yards. Have races for the kids, bubble blowing contests, horseshoes, or even three legged races. Who says adults can’t have a little fun with a little competition: vote for the best barbeque or dessert. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors better and an inexpensive way to have some fun. 5. Volunteerism opens doors to you that you can’t buy. Spend some time at the zoo behind the scenes. Volunteers get an inside look at how the museum is run and even get a chance to interact with the animals. Of course…you could get stuck mucking out a stall but it’s not likely! There’s animal health care, general volunteer services, keeper/ animal care and docent programs for teachers. Museums also appreciate volunteers and there are other agencies who never have enough volunteers for events both locally and in other areas of the state. 6. Don’t overlook your local library. Last year Shawnee’s Pioneer Library brought locally famous illustrators, musicians, storytellers, dance companies and regularly hosted a family game night with free refreshments. There are plenty ways to enjoy your summer and if you look in the right places, there’ll never be a dull moment. Adventure and new experiences await, so get out there and make the most of your sunny days!
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A few local teens are learning that some of the most priceless lessons society learns are those that history teaches. They know that even though history inevitably repeats itself, they can survive adversity should it come around again. Their play, Nothing Left to Fear taught them about perseverance and how to reach beyond themselves to help others. South Rock Creek’s middle school students formed their drama team, The New Dealers, for the play they will perform it at the Ritz this month. The play, written by SRC’s sixth and seventh grade English teacher Delinda Curtis, is an adaptation from the novel Nothing to Fear written by Jackie French Koller. The book was a “read aloud” for the class among other sources by which students learned about life during the Great Depression. The story takes place in New York City in 1932 when a young boy, Danny Garvey is forced to help care for his expectant mother and baby sister. His father, an Irish immigrant, loses his job and leaves home to search for work. The hardships Danny endures, the friendships he makes and the unlikely heroes he meets make this a coming-of-age story
that teaches important life lessons. The play features music from the Liberty Creek Bluegrass Band and several music and dance numbers from students and adult performers. A few familiar songs from that time period like “Hard Times Come Again No More,” and “We’re in the Money,” compliment the play’s story. Curtis decided to write the play several years ago so she could allow students to contribute with lines, set design, and direction. As a result students have stepped up to act as designers, assistant di-
Some of the kids have done their own choreography for dance numbers.” Two seventh grade students, Elizabeth DeSheilds and Vincent Pinion designed tee shirts and the cover for the programs. “They’re so excited to have their own artwork on a tee-shirt. It’ll be a collector’s item for these kids and it’s going to mean something to them. These kind of connections kids make prove the motivating force for us adults in this project; kids are empowered with rich learning experiences which are often difficult to do inside the constraints of a classroom,” said Curtis. Since SRC doesn’t have a drama or music program, pulling a play together required a lot from over 35 students and adult volunteers who met weekly for two to three hours each night. Curtis borrowed several costumes from Shawnee Little Theater and others were made by Tammy Blackwood and Mary Ann Romberg. She acquired several sponsors to donate other needed items like props from a Sense of Charm. Sonic, Buford White Lumber, Pottawatomie Nation, and Gary Vogel from State Farm Insurance, Eric’s Pharamacy have also sponsored the play. April Dawkins coached vocals and Norman Wagoner designed the set and
“These kids really stepped up to the plate. They’re hard working and they’ve brought integrity and class to this. They’re leaders.” rectors, and stage managers. “I’ve pulled from their ideas too,” said Delinda Curtis. “This is a working script and that’s why I wrote it so we could change it. This is a student-produced play. I have student directors who take notes on what needs to happen on each page, if someone needs to be louder or be more demonstrative. My head choreographer, Morganne Lyon was a student of mine when we first did the play a few years ago and she’s back to help.
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directed. Curtis is especially proud of the students. “These kids really stepped up to the plate. They’re hard working and they’ve brought integrity and class to this. They’re leaders.” These leaders have also put up with a little persecution over the play. “Sean Winegardner and I play sports together and some of the kids on our sports teams say, ‘oh that’s stupid,’ but I love it. I’ve been in plays before and I’m proud of it,” said Jake Wood. “Some kids make fun of you for being in a play,” said Coleton Patten who plays Danny, the leading role. “But it’s actually fun.” Several students piped up about the lessons the play taught them on and off stage. “I’ve learned it was a lot harder than it is now,” said Derrick Dixson, who plays Danny’s best friend. “It taught me what I might have to do and live through.” “They were very close to their families,” said
Coleton. “I think some of them didn’t really care about money so much as today. They just wanted their friends and family to get through the hard times.” Katie Lawson said, “I think this was more about friendship because I don’t think if they wouldn’t have had those friendships they would’ve gotten through the Great Depression.” Jake Wood agreed, “This is about getting through adversity as a group, as a team.” For the off stage lessons, Jake and Katie said they learned to make new friends. “There’s some kids I’d never talked to at school before and then this way to get to know them,” said Jake. “It changes your perspective about people you see at school,” said Katie, “and you learn without even knowing it.” According to Curtis, all that learning and fun make the hard work they invest into the project worthwhile. “The last play I did, one of the girls sang an incredible song. Before that no one knew
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News Channel Four’s Jim Gardner is something of a frequent flyer in Shawnee. Although the helicopter reporter is more often heard on News Channel four than seen flying overhead, last month he was in Shawnee for the Gordon Copper’s Youth Aviation Academy at Shawnee Airport. He comes every year for the event and for the Home and Garden Show at Shawnee Mall with KIRC Radio. He’s probably best known for his coverage of the May 3rd tornado in 1999 and the El Reno tornado in 2006 that won him international recognition and numerous awards. He started out in Los Angeles, reporting on the L.A. riots and even the O.J. Simpson chase. Gardner grew up on a ranch in Oklahoma and moved to Los Angeles in 1983 with his first wife who was chasing a singing career. After he got his pilot’s license he landed a flight job shuttling movie stars around for film work. “I was very fortunate to work for the company I was with in L.A. They were a great group of people who taught me a lot and gave me a lot of experience. I worked my way up and got a contract with K-CAL as the morning pilot. It was tough at first.” Gardner found himself flying a reporter around an area with as many as ten to fifteen pilots and sometimes more. “During the L.A. riots we were flying at 2 a.m. with as many as thirty five helicopters in the valley. We never had any problems
though,” said Gardner. “Everyone was very professional and we had a helicopter frequency that lets everyone know where you are.” It wasn’t until his cameraman suggested he try his hand at reporting that he decided to give it a shot but something else provoked him too. When the helicopter reporter Rob Marshall smugly informed Gardner, “You could never do what I do… there’s only a few people who can do this,” it was time to take on the challenge. “I thought, ‘okay if you want to think that,’ but I’m the kind of the guy that when someone throws me a challenge, I’m going to take it. So after I did about four or five reports, they were like ‘why do we have this Rob Marshal guy when we can just have Jim talk?’ That’s how I got started.” The first time he covered a story his cameraman was silent in the back. “I thought I must have really messed up but he said, ‘Honestly man, I thought you were going to fall flat on your face but that was awesome!’” He also wasn’t afraid to ask for pointers. “I’m a firm believer that I’m never too big to ask questions or get advice. So I would call the anchors and they were really nice. One of the anchors made 13 million a year and you’d think they wouldn’t give you the time of day but they were great. They gave me a lot of encouragement.” Fifteen years of fires, mudslides, floods and dodging gunfire in high speed chases eventually
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became enough excitement for Gardner who decided to come back home in 1996. “It was divine intervention. I made two phone calls and the second one landed me a job at News Channel Four and it’s been great.” Helicopter reporting in Oklahoma proved to be far less stressful. “They asked me about storm chasing and if I was okay with that. I laughed and said, ‘well storms don’t shoot back!’ We’ve only got three helicopters in the city, two at the time. It’s a lot more laid back,” said Gardner. It also leaves him time to invest into kids who love the helicopter. He often speaks at schools about the value of education, believing in yourself and pursuing your dreams in spite of obstacles. “I tell kids in school, ‘don’t ever let anybody tell you that you can’t do something. If you want to do it bad enough, you can do it.’ For me, it took me longer to get my pilot’s license than it did everyone else but I kept after it.” His story made a difference to a boy struggling with reading. “I was talking to a third grade class about reading and when I asked them if they like to read, one little boy said no. I went up to him afterwards and asked him why. ‘Everybody makes fun of me because I read slow.’ I told
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saw your coverage of the May 3rd tornado and what you did was so impressive they decided to carry your nomination over to this year. It’s the first time in history HAI has done that and you’ve won.’” Bell Helicopters also awarded him their Pilot of the Year award. In 2006 he and his cameraman, Dan Anderson received a National Emmy in New York for the El Reno tornado coverage, beating out Katie Couric and members of CNN’s newscast. “I guess they have to do this stuff,” said Gardner with modesty. “But that’s not why I fly and like I tell anyone, I just do the best job I can.” From a struggling pilot to an award winning success, the experiences he gained made him the quick thinking, cool headed reporter he is today. His accomplishments are a reflection on Oklahoma talent and hard work. Oklahoma is lucky to have him back.
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out of donations received during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods. A revamped drive was organized for May 15, 1993 (the second Saturday in May) with a goal of having at least one NALC branch in each of the 50 states participating. The result was astounding. More than 11million pounds of food was collected (a one-day record in the United States) involving more than 220 branches. From Alaska to Florida and Maine to Hawaii, letter carriers did double duty by delivering mail and picking up donations. This will be the second year for Shawnee to participate in the food drive and once again they are teaming up with the Mission Shawnee food pantry. Shawnee City and Rural Letter Carriers collected over 20,000 pounds last year which helped the local ministry serve the needs of Shawnee citizens for many months after the drive. “We didn’t know what to expect with last year’s drive but the response was overwhelming. We hope to improve on this year’s drive by learning from our mistakes and benefiting from more community awareness. We are already getting calls from people who want to help with this years drive,” stated 2009 Food Drive Coordinator Royce Thompson. Volunteers from the community include students and faculty from the local universities and schools and people associated with various church and civic organizations. 2010 Food Drive Coordinator Keith Beltz asked for the communities help in this years drive by asking that food donations be left at the mailbox by 8am and that donations be limited to non-perishable items packaged in boxes or cans. Glass containers are a hazard to the volunteers collecting and sorting the donations and are discouraged said Beltz. Also postal patrons are asked to be patient with the carriers as their number one job is to deliver the mail and collection of donations may be performed by the carriers and other volunteers at a time that does not correspond with their mail delivery.
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Taking the Crisis Out of Crisis Pregnancy by: Melanie Phillips Clemens
Crisis pregnancy often invokes thoughts and feelings of uncertainty and isolation. Mary Brooks of Project Gabriel Crisis Pregnancy Center envisioned a “haven� for these mothers and their babies. Their new and permanent location at 613 West Benedict is such where visitors are greeted with such warmth and compassion, it seems like home. “We would meet them in the parking lot at McDonald’s and deliver diapers because they didn’t live in a safe place. Sometimes we would meet in their homes. We really needed a place. I thought if we could include the mothers in a safe, welcoming environment, then we could make a difference in their lives. That was 2 years ago and this place, Gabriel House, is a result of that early dream.� Chuck and Paula Barber, owners of Benedict Street Market, purchased and renovated the building next door to help make the dream a reality. Project Gabriel, in some states called The Gabriel Project, is a national organization that began approximately 25 years ago. The pastor of St. Micheal’s Parish in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston put a sign in front of the church offering assistance to women in a crisis pregnancy. He believed that young women were choosing abortion because they saw no other alternative. If the church extended love and concern to women in crisis pregnancy, they might choose life. This seemingly simple act began a passion that has spread to churches all over America. Eight years ago, Mary Brooks and Kay Pruitt, members of St. Benedict’s Church completed a training session in Norman, Oklahoma
and brought Project Gabriel to Shawnee. According to Mary, a crisis pregnancy can mean many things. “It can mean a mother doesn’t have formula for her baby, that’s a crisis to that mother. The mother might be homeless, that’s a real crisis for the mother and the baby. Maybe she’s lonely and needs someone to talk to. Sometimes it may even be a planned pregnancy or something they want but there’s a hardship. For instance, they can’t pay their electric because they’ve fallen on hard times. Crisis to us doesn’t mean a big hairy situation it can be any number of things that she’s not able to deal with right at that time.� Project Gabriel networks within the community and Mary said they desire to do more of that in the future. “We are just one piece of the puzzle.� If a mother needs food, they direct them to local food pantries in town. If they are unable to get there, Project Gabriel helps them get a ride or have someone deliver the food to them. If the mothers are homeless, they enlist the help of the Salvation Army, Family Promise or Project Safe. Gabriel House does not “house� mothers and has no future plans to do so. “We have no plans for expansion. We are trusting God, seeking His will, taking one step at a time. We would like to see people in the community open their homes to these mothers.� Project Gabriel really is about sharing. While most of their volunteers are from St. Benedict’s Church, community awareness has brought people in to help. Mary started a creative group with ladies from her church. A group of grandmothers and mothers brought their talents together and crafted
items to sell last fall. “God our creator, created us and has put a creative spirit in each one of us, that’s our common ground. We do quilting, beading, crocheting, knitting or painting. My hope was that we could draw mothers in to this little community, just like the old Quilting Bees.� Quilting Bees consisted of big quilt frames and around them were grandmothers, young mothers, older mothers, and while underneath the table, little children played. Older mothers shared with younger mothers, strengthening them, supporting them or admonishing them. “The women felt they had a support group. Many of our mothers do not have a support group, they’re from an environment where they never had a grandmother to learn from.� Project Gabriel also has mentors called Angels who“walk� with the mother through the pregnancy and afterward, offering emotional support. These bonds keep the mothers coming back to Project Gabriel, either through extended help if needed or by becoming a volunteer. “It’s an amazing thing that’s happening here, it wasn’t enough to pass out diapers, what God has in store for us is touching other people’s spirit with our spirit, touching lives.� Project Gabriel’s hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For assistance or to volunteer or donate services and supplies, contact them at 395-9700.
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Some men and women are just braver than others. While the rest of us sit on the banks of the river or in a boat on the lake waiting for the fish to bite, others are out in the water trying their luck in a more…unconventional…way. Handfishing, hand-grabbing, hogging, grappling, stumping and tickling are a few of the terms used to describe catching flathead catfish with your bare hands. In Oklahoma, most people refer to the sport as noodling. Oklahoma’s 2010 Fishing Guide explains that hooks, poles, ropes and other devices are not allowed and are a violation of “the ‘hands only’ noodling law.” Noodling is allowed yearround unless restricted due to special area regulations. The sport has surged in popularity over the years thanks to two documentaries on the topic. Okie Noodlin’ was released in 2001 and was followed by Okie Noodlin’ II in 2008. The director of the two pieces, Bradley Beesley, helped found a tournament honoring the sport. It is held each summer in Pauls Valley. The day’s festivities include the crowning of the Okie Noodling Queen. Beesley describes the process of noodling as involving fishermen wading “along the shore
wiggling their fingers in murky crevices waiting for a nip. Once the noodler gets a bite, he shoves his hands down the attacker’s jaws and wrestles him to the surface.” Bethel Acres area resident Chad Guess has been noodling for 16 years. His first experience with the sport was at Lake Thunderbird where he and a friend “observed an old man jamming a stick under the concrete and cussing profusely.”
for trees and brush piles in the water, which make great hiding places for large catfish…as well as other less desirable creatures. “We’ve come across snakes and huge turtles,” Ramsey said, adding that running into beaver is also a concern. Ramsey and his friends take a straight stick and feel along the creek banks for holes or “wallered out” places where fish might hide. He has seen holes anywhere from one to five feet deep and knows of people who go into holes leaving only their ankles sticking out. This type of hole diving makes teamwork essential, and also the safest way to noodle. Spotters help wrestle large fish to the surface and come in handy to help block a fish’s escape route. “You really don’t want to do it by yourself,” Ramsey said. Guess emphasized the safety rule of always noodling with a partner. “I can’t stress enough about trusting the person you are noodling with as you may count on that person saving your life. There are a lot of things that can go wrong under the water that requires a person to act quickly and know when you need help,” he said. The largest fish Guess and his noodling
“We’ve come across snakes and huge turtles,” When the two decided to investigate, the man dared Guess to stick his hand under a concrete slab and try to grab a fish. “I did and a small catfish grabbed onto my finger and shook the fire out of me,” he said. Guess’s friend took the next turn and the two have been noodling partners ever since. Instead of lakes, Shawnee’s Derek Ramsey sticks to smaller creeks. He and his friends look
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buddies brought in weighed 84 pounds. “I stress the word ‘we’ because without my partner and I helping each other, whether it be moral support or keeping each other from drowning in open water while we were fighting a big fish, we would not be involved in this sport. Do not go noodling alone in water over your head—you’re only asking for trouble,” he cautioned. Guess explained that injuries are normally minor when compared to the end result—a 40-pound catfish that will feed several adults. The scraped and bloody knuckles that come with the territory only add to the dinner conversation. “My interest in this sport is mainly for the meat and the time spent with my friends,” Guess said. “My wife is a teacher at Bethel Acres and
would rather chase parked cars than try noodling, but it never stops her from enjoying a good meal of Cajun fried catfish.” Beesley found that serious noodlers can be a bit “cultish” in their ways. They are sometimes suspicious of newbies asking questions and the possibility of
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Mabee Gerrer Museum of Art Exposes Local Art The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art isn’t only interested in the works of artists who lived hundreds or thousands of years ago. Last month they held their second annual event, “Off the Wall,” a fundraiser that doubles as an exhibition for local artists from Shawnee and the surrounding areas. Last year the event gathered about 128 patrons and this year even more art lovers from the area turned out for a chance to grab their favorite piece. Donated works of art included water colors, oil paintings, sketches, woven rugs, and anything that could hang on the wall. Tickets sold at $50 or $100 dollars and when patron’s names were drawn from a box they had thirty seconds to pull the work they wanted “off the wall.” Since there’s no bigger fan of art than artists, several contributing artists joined the fun and purchased tickets in addition to their donations. “I didn’t want my own art,” said Betty Peck. “I wanted someone else’s.” Linda Dixon, locally famous for her murals, donated art again this year. “Last year I didn’t get in the pool but this year I did because it was so much fun I had to get a ticket so I could grab some art myself. We usually don’t like to do the same fundraiser every year but people responded so well to this last year and they kept asking if we were doing it again this year, so we decided to do it.” Some artists were there for the first time this year. Artist William Denney, a painter from Shawnee, who studied under the “Red Ryder” artist Fred Harmon, donated a pair of watercolor pairs for the fundraiser. He shows his art on a regular basis and was happy to enlist in the show. “It’s always a pleasure and I enjoy it. I love making a harmonious balance with colors and hopefully others enjoy it
as well.” Dixon and Denney talked about the joy of seeing people react to their work. “Sometimes people have interesting stories about why a piece resonates with them, what they see in it,” said Dixon. “You have your own ideas when you make a piece of what you’re putting into it and what you see when you look at it and sometimes they see that too but often they see completely different things.” Denney said, “People can learn a lot about themselves through art. Your soul reflects on what you see and your moods, even sometimes your behavior is reflected too.” Everyone considered the museum a worthy cause. Tonya Ricks, Director of Development said, “The event, along with raising funds for the museum, also strengthens the local art community.” Denney praised the museum’s contributions to the community. “Donna Merck has done so much for the community, involving kids and local schools in art and this whole museum has contributed to the county. The Director, Dane Pollei has breathed new life in the museum too.” The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is small in size but well known worldwide. Their permanent collections span some 8,000 years of human history and include Roman, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations. It’s the only museum in Oklahoma with a Medieval collection, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. With only about 5% of the museum’s collections on display at any given time, a whole other world waits in storage. Discussions for expansion may be on the horizon. “Recently we brought in Dr. Trudy Kawami, the curator of the exhibit “Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands” from the Arthur Sackler Foun-
dation which was our temporary exhibit in January through March,” said Tonya Ricks, Director of Development. “She’s based in New York and travels extensively throughout the world. After looking through our collection she was extremely excited and even stated that we needed a new wing to display more of our amazing collection.” Their collection is largely due to the founder of the museum, Father Gregory Gerrer, for whom the museum is named. He was a Benedictine monk of considerable artistic talent and during his travels to Europe, Africa and South America; he collected objects of artistic and ethnological value. The quality and rarity of the collections might be attributed to piety. Dane Pollei, Director and Chief Curator said, “A handful of monks took a vow of poverty and amassed priceless collections to share with others, never wanting to profit from them personally. It’s amazing what they accomplished.” More travelling exhibits are on the way. “Weapons and Warriors: The Art of Armaments” will be displayed July through August, showing weapons and armor from various civilizations including 16th century Japanese armor, African swords and spears, and a medieval crossbow. “Andean Textiles” will appear September through October, a rare look at fragile and delicate textiles. The work of Billy Hassell, an exhibition exploring Rembrandt’s etchings, and recreated Pre-historic works by Juan Quezada are on the way as well. The current “Objects of Devotion” displays Spanish colonial religious art from 1650 to 1950, available for viewing through June13th. For more information on the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art visit www.mgmoa.org or call 8785300.
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May Second Sunday
by: Bob Searl
The second Sunday in May was a big weekend for our family when I was a youngster. It was Mother’s Day weekend, of course, but that wasn’t the big deal. In those days the second Saturday in May marked the opening of trout season in Wisconsin, so my dad and I were creek side at daybreak. Many trout streams in that part of the country are narrow and winding with deeply undercut banks and pools that roiled in the creek’s elbows. We fished with long fly rods, but instead of flies we used night crawlers impaled on small hooks tied to light leaders. The water we fished was so clear it was easy to see the big brown trout lying deep in the stream’s pools, waiting for the current to bring them an easy meal. They hovered there, motionless except for the graceful sway of their tails. Whenever I saw one of these massive browns I was tempted to float a night crawler under his nose to see if I could entice him to bite, but Dad said it was a waste of time. “If you can see the fish, they can see you,” he said, “and trout won’t bite once they know you’re there.” So I never tried it; I just believed Dad. I had to swim against the tall grass that covered the muddy riverbank in order to fish the stream. Even so, I crept along as quietly as I could in army green hip waders. If my feet
fell too hard against the ground the fish would feel it and their mouths would clamp shut. So I stepped lightly, moving slowly upstream, flipping the baited hook as close to my side of the creek as I could and allowing the current to carry it under the bank past the trout suspended there. I imaged the trout were always hungry, like a dog, eager for a snack. Trout, however, are not dogs; they are finicky. They will not feed on any old thing. They have to be in the mood. Furthermore, a trout’s mouth is soft and his bite subtle, so I had to keep my fingers on the wet line, feeling the night crawler bounce along the sandy bottom of the river. A trout bite feels like someone barely tapping on the line. It was difficult to tell the difference between a bite and the bait bumping against a stone or root that had grown through the bank. When I felt that tap I slowly drew my line taunt. If I felt another tap I quickly, but delicately, jerked the rod up, setting the hook. If it was a root I usually lost my hook. Sometimes it was a fish. Trout are fighters and will press against the inevitable reel the whole way. A carp feels like dragging in a pine bough, and a northern pike will go limp, letting himself be drawn close to his captor before tearing off a frantic run. A trout, from the moment he feels the point of the hook,
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