Cleveland County November 2016

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Seeking Adventure Along the Oklahoma River

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hat is it about fall that makes us want to take to the road in search of adventure? Like Bilbo and Frodo Baggins in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tales set in Middle Earth, autumn is when I most feel the desire to grab a sturdy walking stick and set out for parts unknown in search of amazing new sights and thrills, though not necessarily fire-breathing dragons or trolls.

Fortunately, adventure takes many forms, and can be found close by. In this issue of Cleveland County Lifestyle, which carries the theme “Wild Adventures,” you’ll learn about the multitude of activities offered along the Oklahoma River. Though the water sports activities are closed over the winter, the Boathouse District offers plenty of cool-weather fun in the form of a zip line that takes riders on a heart-pounding 700-foot slide across the river and the SandRidge Sky Trail, the tallest adventure course of its kind in the world.

November also marks the launch of the hectic winter holiday season. Whether you’re planning one party or more, at your home or at your place of business, why not let the experts take care of all the prep work, cooking and even serving? Whether the event is large or intimate, formal or informal, the experienced caterers at Benvenuti’s, La Baguette and Oliveto can be counted on to expertly execute every detail so you can sit back and enjoy the company. Fair warning: our catering story includes photos of beautiful, made-from-scratch dishes–images that are guaranteed to make your mouth water!

This month’s Hot Spot restaurant review also will tantalize your taste buds. Nosh, located in Moore, offers delicious home-style meals with an elegant spin. The restaurant grew out of the catering company Catering Creations, which still operates in tandem with the dining establishment. In addition to serving up such delectable delights as pot roast pie and a macaroni-and-cheese du jour special, Nosh offers “take-and-bake” meals and elegant tea parties for children and adults.

Two other features tie in to the holidays. Our Giving Back feature this month is on the Christmas Store of Cleveland County, which for over four decades has helped make the yuletide merrier for scores of low-income families through a program that allows families to earn “credit” toward holiday purchases. The other takes aim at a malady that affects many people over the winter months. If you or a loved one suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, you won’t want to miss this story, which offers advice on ways to fight this disorder.

Before closing, publisher Jimmy Darden and I wish to express our hope that all of our readers and advertisers have a fun, safe and (relatively) stress-free Thanksgiving.

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18 Catering for the Holidays

Benvenuti's, La Baguette and Oliveto Rise to the Challenge

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Locally Owned

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Times Past

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Giving Back

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Hometown Hero

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Hot Spot

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Page Turners

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

20 The Jacobson House ...

Birthplace of Traditional Indian Art

26 Rowing on the River‌

Growing Boathouse District Offers Fun Options for All Ages

34 Looking for a Delightful Experience?

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The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Association's Silver Soirée fundraiser, held Sept. 23 at Norman's Legacy Park, celebrated the legacy of the museum's longtime members.

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The Cleveland County Fairgrounds were full of rigs, first responder vehicles and smiling faces as the 12th edition of Touch A Truck returned to Norman Sept. 24. The event is put on by the Pioneer Library System Foundation as a fundraiser for the five Cleveland County branches of PLS.

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Members of the Randall University community gather together Sept. 13 for a dedication ceremony and to commemorate the school's 50th anniversary.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

LOTS ON TAP AT LIBRARIES All the branches in the Pioneer Library System have scheduled a host of activities, ranging from an apple pie workshop for teens to a lecture and book-signing featuring Sooner football legend Joe Washington. Visit pioneerlibrarysystem.org for a complete list of activities planned for the month.

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Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.–“Scottish Abolitionists, Confederate Indians and the Civil War in Oklahoma”–one of the library’s series of genealogy programs, co-sponsored by the Cleveland County Genealogical Society, welcomes former educator and Civil War historian Mike Wilson to look back at the Civil War in Indian Territory.

Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m.–Apple Pie Workshop, an annual holiday favorite for teens in sixth through 12th grades, who will put together all the ingredients for an apple pie they then can take home to back for the family’s Thanksgiving meal.

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Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m.–Sooner football legend Joe Washington will discuss his book The 7 Secrets of Silver Shoes, and take part in a book signing. Washington was a national champion for the Sooners in the mid-1970s and later played in the NFL, where he was part of the Washington Redskins’ 1982 Super Bowl champions.

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Tuesdays, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.–Tuesday Tutors, a chance for elementary school-age children to get some help with their homework and studies from community volunteers.

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Locally Owned

No need to slave over the oven.

La Baguette has a large selection of scrumptious desserts from which to choose.

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hen it comes to catering around Cleveland County, many local restaurants have a “whatever it takes” attitude to help customers achieve their best holiday bash, family dinner or intimate gathering.

Need someone to recreate your great-grandmother’s Italian baked rigatoni? Look to Benvenuti’s. Love La Baguette’s meals but don’t see your favorite dish on the menu? Just ask. And if you’ve got a hankering for bread pudding, Oliveto’s serves up party portions that are sure to please.

If you’re planning to let a local restaurant do the cooking this holiday season, you can rely on these three to rise to the challenge.

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BENVENUTI’S RISTORANTE

Of course Benvenuti’s can cater to the nines, but the Norman restaurant also orchestrates small-scale events and builds them around your budget.

“There’s nothing that we can’t or won’t do,” general manager Tarasina Compagni said. This season, they’ll help customers throw corporate parties, fundraising events and cozy at-home dinners by providing their made-from-scratch antipasti, pastas, main dishes and desserts. They also provide a venue inside their catering facility that seats up to 250 in Norman's Sooner Theatre.

A few customer favorites are the braised short ribs (Compagni calls them “to die for”) and honey dijon pork tenderloin. Desserts include assorted cake and pie tables, mini tiramisu, Italian cream cake and the restaurant’s signature carrot cake.

Customers are keen on Benvenuti’s holiday bar, in which the restaurant sets up a full-service bar. You name the drink or they can help you choose from a selection of signature cocktails and wines found only at Benvenuti’s.

“We do everything from setup to cleanup, so all they really have to worry about is having fun,” Compagni said. “We can even decorate for Christmas. And sometimes we even use someone’s special china, so we basically re-plate everything and make it very personal.”

Benvenuti’s is located at 105 W. Main St. in Norman. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Sunday, 5-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Phone: 310.5271; website: benvenutisristorante.com.)

Benvenuti's Filetto with Roasted Heirloom Pumpkin and Asparagus is an ideal catering option for autumn.

Benvenuti's Caprese Skewers are a fun and colorful choice when selecting your catering menu.

LA BAGUETTE

La Baguette in Norman offers holiday revelers a myriad of options. Even though they are mostly known for their amazing desserts, they can take care of all your catering needs, whether it’s a private party, corporate function, wedding or get-together.

The menu ranges from the traditional fruit-and-cheese platters and bite-size foods to the elaborate beef tenderloin in a brandy peppercorn sauce, chicken Madeira and pork tenderloin in a red wine mango chutney sauce. They even provide Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine.

La Baguette manager Gloria Abounassar notes that the eatery also can turn its wide array of desserts into platters. What’s more, Abounassar said holiday hosts enjoy presenting their guests or loved ones with gift baskets filled with cookies, brownies and lemon squares.

Special holiday items available for catered events include pumpkin pie, chocolate bourbon pecan pie, Stollen bread (a German fruitcake) and a yule log available only around Christmastime.

“We can accommodate anyone,” Abounassar said.

“Whatever they want, if they ask for specif ic things, then we do it.”

La Baguette has two locations in Norman: 2100 W. Main St. and 1130 Rambling Oaks.

Hours are 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. (Phone: 329.5822 and 329.1101, respectively; website: labaguette.com.)

La Baguette's cheese and fruit trays are artful as well as tasty.

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Oliveto’s does several drop-offs throughout the holidays, but they’re also available to stick around and help with the buffet line or serve during events. You can leave setup and cleanup to them, too.

Holiday catering items from the Italian restaurant in Moore include appetizers of spinach dip and a bruschetta sundae drizzled with balsamic glaze. They also dish out hearty portions of salads, lasagna, chicken Alfredo and a customer favorite of chicken primavera that includes sliced chicken breast and a medley of zucchini, yellow squash, sugar snap peas, red peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, Kalamata olives and fresh basil sautéed in lemon garlic.

They also handle drinks, including lemonade, unsweetened tea, sweet tea and even wine and beer.

When it comes to dessert, there’s one unexpected sweet customers have fallen for in particular, owner Mike Sikes said.

“This item isn’t actually on our catering menu but we sell a lot of it for catering size, and that’s bread pudding,” he said. “People just love it. Two weeks before Christmas we’ll probably sell 50 pans, and those each feed from 12-15 people.”

Oliveto’s is located at 1301 S. I-35 Service Road in Moore. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. (Phone: 735.5553; website: olivetobistro.com.)

Oliveto's flavorful lasagna is certain to please the most discerning guests.

Oliveto's Asiago spinach pasta offers a tasty alternative to more traditional holiday fare like ham and turkey.

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Times Past

The Jacobson House...

BIRTHPLACE OF TRADITIONAL INDIAN ART

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ucked away on the northwestern corner of the University of Oklahoma Norman campus is an unassuming 100-yearold little house that’s home to a huge legacy–it’s nothing less than the birthplace of what we have all come to know as traditional Indian art.

Now, as then, it’s also a connecting force for people from all races, ages and backgrounds who gather within its doors for everything from art shows to poetry readings, musical performances to language lessons, stickball demonstrations to lectures and workshops.

It’s one of those odd quirks of history that a Swedish educator should be the one to introduce the world to the unique talent of Oklahoma’s Native American artists. Arriving in Norman in 1915 to head OU’s f ledgling art program, Swedish-born Oscar Jacobson became acquainted with a special group of young Kiowa artists who would come to be known as the “Kiowa 6.”

He befriended the group, encouraging their artistic talents and showcasing their artwork worldwide, turning them into international celebrities in the process.

Jacobson himself was a prolific, Yale-educated painter who produced Southwestern landscapes, exhibited throughout the United States and Europe, founded the Association of Oklahoma Artists, was made an honorary chief of the Kiowa The Kiowa 6

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tribe, and was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. His personal art collection became the foundation of OU’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. The Kiowa 6 artists hailed from towns in and around the tribe’s headquarters in Anadarko. James Auchiah, Spencer Asah, Jack Hokeah, Stephen Mopope, Monroe Tsatoke and Lois Smoky all have amazing personal stories. In addition to their artistic abilities, Hokeah, Mopope and Asah were celebrated tribal dancers, while Tsatoke was a bead worker and singer. Auchiah served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, and his home town of Medicine Park is now a communal center for Native American art.

Smokey, as the only woman, faced an even more challenging path. Because Kiowa tribal custom frowned upon female artists, Smokey eventually married and gave up painting to focus on her family. Ironically, her work is the rarest of the group, and is thus the most sought after. In addition to their paintings, the Jacobson House today is home to more than 100 works of art by more than 40 of Oklahoma’s most renowned Native American artists.

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Unlike many museums, if you removed the paintings from its walls, the Jacobson House would still qualify as a work of art, and it’s on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Landmarks List. In 1916, Jacobson and his wife, Jeanne d’Urcel, chose a design for their home that was heavily influenced by his Swedish roots and their mutual love of art and entertaining. Covered with stucco–a popular home exterior finish in Sweden at the time– Swedish scrollwork and motifs can be found throughout. The main room boasts Grecian columns, and there are large windows in each room. These served a two-fold purpose of providing light for working artists, plus drawing the residents closer to the scenic outdoors.

The back of the home contains a broad porch that was used for stage plays, drum circles and other social gatherings that drew people from all around the globe. That tradition continues, as the Jacobson House hosts ongoing art shows, poetry readings, language classes, pottery classes, drumming and singing circles.

Preserving the legacy of Oscar Jacobson and the Kiowa 6 is a mission that burns deep for Daniel Brackett, chairman of the board of the Jacobson Foundation. As the home celebrates its 100th year, he and the center staff are making an all-out push to draw in visitors, raise funds and boost public awareness.

Brackett said the center today is receiving strong support from the university and surrounding community. The Jacobson House is primarily funded through art sales, but also has received grants from the Norman Arts Council and the Oklahoma Arts & Humanities Council for specific programs. On Nov. 5, the group will hold its major annual fundraiser, the Pony Moon Gala. Tickets for the event are $75. More information is available by calling 380.8236.

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The Jacobson House Native Art Center is located at 609 Chautauqua Ave., at the intersection of Boyd Street and Chautauqua, immediately west of the University of Oklahoma campus.

Admission is free, and the museum is open from noon to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday and 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

More information is available at JacobsonHouse.org, or by calling 380.8236 or 380.8236.

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Giving Back

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hanks to the Christmas Store of Cleveland County, countless area low-income families enjoy a more joyous holiday season.

The store is a community project involving hundreds of people who donate their energies and resources in return for the opportunity to shop for gifts.The program, nearing five decades of existence, has become an example for similar programs across the country.

"What's important in life, and the things that will be remembered, is not what you gather through your life but what you scatter,” said Charles Hollingsworth, chair of the Christmas Store, paraphrasing a supporter.

"Much of our faith in our fundraising efforts is based on a similar premise," he added.

Recently I interviewed Hollingsworth about the Christmas Store; below are his responses.

WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND THE STORE?

The Christmas Store of Cleveland County was the dream of Gene Waller, executive director of Cleveland County Action. It came from the hearts and minds of people who saw the shortcomings in many of the traditional methods of Christmas giving and decided to do something about it. As the story is told, he saw an old sign in a gutter of a Cleveland County country road, planting the seed for the naming of the store.

WHAT MAKES THE STORE UNIQUE?

The store has never been a hand-out opportunity, but rather a program that requests its recipient’s participation in preparing the site for their shopping days in December.

We are proud that our entire operation is accomplished by volunteers, with no administrative salaries required.

For several years, our membership board has worked hard to “raise the bar” of store operations. One example was the enhancement of the store lobby. Even though we know we can't mirror a department store's Christmas seasonal environment, we push each season to assure first impressions are filled with yuletide cheer. Years ago, a donation of shopping carts added to the atmosphere of a mall experience. Included in this adjustment was a move from donations of used items to only new ones.

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HOW DO PEOPLE ENROLL?

All shoppers go through a private interview to determine his or her total income to ensure they meet the qualifications. Currently. guidelines mirror those set by the State of Oklahoma's Department of Human Services for low-income families.

During the eligibility process, information is obtained to identify the family’s needs, such as number of children and their ages. Thus, on

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Once approved, a client is required to work a total of two hours to be eligible to return and shop in early December.

Approved clients may be assigned different work roles, such as sorting groceries, toys and household items to general maintenance of the building.

Tasks are also provided for clients not physically able to lift or stand. These clients may be assigned to work in a room with sewing machines to prepare gift items for the armed services. Finished goods are delivered to an Oklahoma City agency, which ships the items to active-duty forces.

WHAT KIND OF DONATIONS DO YOU ACCEPT?

Donations arrive in many forms. The store does one major fundraising effort, to which the community responds generously.

Once the store is open, we welcome gift donations, including toys for toddlers through young teens, and other gifts of clothes, gadgets and other gift items suitable for senior citizens, older teens, household items, as well as non-perishable grocery items.

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WHITE WATER CENTER'S DESIGN INSPIRED BY THE KAYAK ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER

“T

he architecture at the White Water Center is inspired by

world-recognized boathouse district,” Elliott explains that this facility fea-

the kayak. Similarly, the other buildings in the Boathouse

tures the first pumped-park design in the world that offers a recreational

District are inspired by the rowing shell and the art of human

channel, a competition channel and a combined-flow freestyle channel in

propulsion. The kayak is different in its smaller size and agili-

the same whitewater venue.

ty. Able to be submerged and turned quickly, the kayak embod-

Aiding Elliott in the design of Riversport Rapids were Elliott

ies water sport acrobatics. When you study the landmark Kayak

+ Associates architects Mike Mays, Cody Pistulka and Miho

Building along I-35, you see a kayak abstracted and turning in

Kolliopoulos, along with Scott Shipley, a noted American kayaker and

mid-air. It is the symbol of the Boathouse District.” - Rand Elliott,

president of S20 Design, a company that specializes in whitewater

FAIA, President of Elliott + Associates Architects

and engineering design. Shipley, who holds bachelor’s and master’s

A part of Oklahoma City’s ambitious MAPS 3 project, which was approved by the voters in in 2009 and continues through 2021, the

degrees in mechanical engineering, is veteran of three Olympic Games (1992, 1996 and 2000) and holder of four world titles.

Oklahoma River Whitewater Facility was made possible through the vision

To complete the water courses, buildings and other struc-

of an Oklahoma architect, a former Olympic athlete, MAPS leaders, and

tures, expertise in numerous specialties was required, and so a

many others, and was carried out through the collective work of a team of

50-plus-member team was created that included a general contrac-

more than 50 representing several professions.

tor; hydrologists; civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers;

“The original MAPS project, in 1993, marked the reinvigoration of the river, with more water, dams, etc., and created incredible opportunities,” recalled Rand Elliott, president of Elliott + Associates Architects.

Elliott later met with several key players, including Mike Knopp, executive director of the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation, and Chesapeake Energy CEO and Chairman Aubrey McClendon, who served on the board of directors of the OKC Boathouse District and OKC Boathouse Foundation, to talk about the proposed Chesapeake Boathouse.

In 2012, Elliott and his architecture firm were selected to design the Riversport Rapids Whitewater Center, a MAPS 3 project within the larger OKC Boathouse District. Calling it a “world-class, world-renowned and 24

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and landscape architects.

The project, completed in April, included a more than 16,300-square-foot Main Building, housing offices, the ticketing office, retail space, and a bar and dining facilities; an over 2,000-square-foot Raft Building, housing rafts and equipment (such as life jackets and paddles); the almost 1,350-foot landmark Kayak Building–and 16 acres of water courses.

The Main Building features a sloping roof and three large overhead doors that may be opened as desired. The open-shell interior features fans for warm days and open bars facing north, so that patrons can “just hang out and enjoy refreshments,” Elliott said.

The Kayak Building, visible from both I-35-I-40, “is the landmark that draws visitors,” Elliott said, noting that this is where the Olympictrained kayakers come to train. It also is home

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Training Facility, where classes are offered for

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first responders to help prepare them for situations such as rescues during floods.

Elliott notes that in designing the $45.2 million whitewater rafting and kayaking center, they worked to create beautiful and functional spaces to accommodate spectators (one in four visitors never go into the water, he says) as well as serious athletes, weekend warriors and amateurs of all ages seeking thrills and adventure. A brief training session/orientation is provided to those wishing to participate in either the beginners’ or expert whitewater rapids offerings; training sessions also are available for those interested in learning the more difficult techniques required in kayaking.

Architect Mike Mays says in designing the center, they always kept the spectators in mind as well as water sports enthusiasts.

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Both Elliott and Mays invite members of the public who have not yet visited to come out and see for themselves all the district has to offer.

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Rowing on the Growing Boathouse District Offers Dozens of Fun Options for All Ages ARTICLE STACI ELDER HENSLEY | PHOTOGRAPHY CRIMSY PHOTOGRAPHY

Only a short training session is required before setting off on your whitewater rafting adventure.

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T

o paraphrase musician Paul Simon, many adventurous Oklahoma City folk are “zip-sliding away” these days, enjoying one of more

than a dozen fitness and adventure opportunities, courtesy of the Oklahoma City Boathouse District’s Riversport Rapids and Adventures.

In slightly more than 10 years, what began as a single boathouse on the Oklahoma River has grown into a massive complex that’s home to a lengthy list of outdoor sports venues–everything from kayaking, rowing, dragon boating, paddle boating and whitewater rafting to zip lines, an 80-foot “Sky Trail,” free-fall and tandem racing slides, rope courses, climbing walls, bicycle and jogging trails, pump tracks, BMX skateboard tracks and more. The list goes on and on, with more activities being added all the time, especially after this spring’s completion

Ropes course, anyone?

of a new $45 million whitewater rafting and kayaking center.

Don’t have the equipment to take part? The district rents bicycles, skateboards, helmets and other equipment. Feel hungry or thirsty afterward? Step into the full-service restaurant, the Big Water Grill.

Central Oklahoma residents are some of the most sedentary in the nation, and the district’s employees are dedicated to changing this fact in a positive way.

“OUR CORE MISSION IS TO HELP THE COMMUNITY STAY ACTIVE AND HAVE OUTDOOR THINGS TO DO, AND TO HELP PEOPLE GET OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE IN A HEALTHY WAY,” SAID GREG NEWBY, PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR. “A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE WORRIED THAT THEY HAVE TO BE HARD-CORE ATHLETES TO COME HERE, WHICH ISN’T THE CASE. OUR STAFF IS WELL TRAINED TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE’S RESERVATIONS AND ALLEVIATE THEIR CONCERNS.” Getting the word out about the full spectrum of activities available remains a challenge, he added. “Most of the locals have only heard

River

about our rowing or rapids or maybe the zip line; they don’t know everything else we have. And most out-of-town visitors are surprised we’re here in the first place.”

No one should rule out a visit to the Boathouse District, even if they’re a dedicated couch potato or on a tight budget, Newby said.

There is no general admission fee, so visitors can walk around and view all the attractions without having to make a financial commitment. Lots of features, such as the bicycling trails, are free. Many who think they’re not interested or not in good enough shape to take part change their minds once they see others in action, he said.

Most of the Boathouse District’s attractions are closed during the winter months, but visitors can still get their adrenaline rush through two of its most popular options. The SandRidge Sky Trail is the tallest adventure course of its kind in the world. Secure in a safety harness, participants scale the 80-foot structure to complete six levels of challenges–rope bridges, balance beams, zigzag elements and more–which increase in difficulty the higher you climb. Also remaining open is the zip line adventure, offering a heart-pounding 700-foot slide across the river. Both are open on weekends, and will be available Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving, providing a major CONTINUED >

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ROWING ON THE RIVER (CON TI N U ED)

Visitors may use the bicycle and jogging trails for free.

During the summer months, lessons are offered to those wishing to learn how to kayak.

Corporate team-building exercises, especially "dragon boating," are popular at Riversport Rapids and Adventures.

opportunity to work off that holiday feast. The whitewater feature is

these athletes to work out year-round. This past summer Olympic

typically closed, but groups of 18 or larger can arrange a cold-water

rowing trials were held here, with three qualifying athletes going on

rafting session. Season passes for 2017 also go on sale in November

to compete in Rio de Janeiro.

and are popular as a Christmas gift, Newby said.

The district hosts two major events each year–a Stars & Stripes

Conveniently located at the I-35 and I-40 junction, within walking

Fourth of July festival and the Oklahoma Regatta, held the first

distance of the Bricktown Entertainment District, the Boathouse

weekend in October. Multiple smaller competitions and festivals are

District is another shining example of the success of Oklahoma

ongoing throughout the year, primarily in the spring, summer and fall.

City’s multi-phase MAPS development project. The entire initiative

Once the weather gets warmer, anyone who doesn’t already have a

became possible through a $53 million project which that con-

fitness buddy may want to check into the weekly “Riversport Ride” novice

verted the dry riverbed of the North Canadian River into a perma-

bicycling group or the OKC Landrunners, who meet on Tuesday eve-

nent 7-mile, dam-controlled stretch of waterway that was renamed

nings. Both groups are free, with members encompassing all ages and

the Oklahoma River in 2004.

all fitness levels. Corporate team-building exercises, especially “dragon

Chesapeake Energy Corp. built the original boathouse as a way

boating,” also are very popular, Newby said.

to support collegiate rowing teams. Since its completion, the site

More information about the district and its extensive programs is avail-

has become the official headquarters of the U.S. Olympic and

able on its Facebook page and website, boathousedistrict.org. Specific

Paralympics rowing teams, with specialized facilities that allow

questions can be addressed via email, info@riversportokc.org.

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Giving Back in a 'Fine' Way Library's Food for Fines Campaign Runs Nov. 5-14

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vid readers around Cleveland County and the Pioneer Library System service area have the chance to not only give back to fight hunger in their communities but also put a dent in their library fines through the annual Food for Fines campaign.

Hometown libraries of PLS will conduct Food for Fines from Saturday, Nov. 5, through Monday, Nov. 14.

In the Food for Fines program, readers who may have had a little trouble getting their library materials checked back in on time can help take away some or all of their fines by bringing a donation of a non-perishable canned or boxed food item. For each can or box of food, $1 will be wiped off of their fines, up to a $20 total.

One limitation is that any cardholders whose fine total has caused their account to be sent to debt collection will not be eligible for a reduction in that amount.

The most important part of the program is the final result–a significant donation of resources to local agencies that are able to use them to help families in the holiday season. Last year, donations totaled more than 3 tons of food received and donated by hometown libraries, with a total of almost 29 tons of food donated since the campaign began in 2005.

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Church of Noble and Maguire Farm Store in those organizations’ efforts in the community.

And after donating to a good cause, library customers will be right in their hometown library with a chance to experience the collection of more than 700,000 books, DVDs, downloadables and databases offered for free to library card holders.

For more information on any of the programs and services of the Pioneer Library System, go online to PioneerLibrarySystem.org or the PLS Mobile App, available for free download via the App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android.

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Hometown Hero

THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT NEW SOCIAL LEARNING NETWORK HELPS VETERANS SUCCEED IN COLLEGE

ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER (Editor’s Note: This month, instead of featuring a Hometown Hero,

“ScholarVets is the first and only online network solely ded-

we’re using this column to feature an online social learning network

icated to serving veteran- and military-connected college stu-

designed by an OU alumnus to motivate, encourage and assist veter-

dents,” Lunardi explained, adding that the system has three

ans in enhancing their future through higher education.)

major components:

A

s a contractor for several years in the U.S. Army and the Army

+ a ratings and reviews application, which enables users to

National Guard and then an adviser to the California and Oklahoma

review their college experience by answering seven questions

departments of veteran affairs, Jonathon Lunardi found his calling serv-

about their school’s friendliness toward veterans, affordability

ing members of the military and veterans, particularly veterans facing

and available resources; the website then ranks the best colleges

the often-tough transition period immediately following military service.

according to ratings and reviews provided by actual student vet-

Realizing that for many soldiers and other enlisted personnel concluding their military service, continuing education is a major

erans and military

a student leader in the Price College of Business at the University

learning network that enables veterans and members +of thea social military to find each other based on their shared academic

of Oklahoma to develop an online network that would help these

degree and goals; members can follow each other and post con-

veterans select a school, guide them toward academic success and

tent to their school’s unique activity feed and discussion board

goal, Lunardi drew upon his experiences in those capacities and as

connect them to employers after graduating.

While working toward his management information degree (which

+ an employment solution that enables users to follow compa-

he earned in 2001), Lunardi gained invaluable IT and leadership expe-

nies in which they are interested, apply to jobs, post their resumé,

rience as the founder of the Sooner Information Network, OU’s first

integrate their LinkedIn account and receive messages from

student portal and online election system, and president of the stu-

employers such as Amazon.com.

dent-run company IB Collectin, which in six weeks brought in $35,000 in sales. The proceeds were donated to Make a Wish Foundation.

“The mission of ScholarVets is to support veterans and mem-

With Paul Day, Lunardi in 2015 launched an app called ServingVets

bers of the military in choosing a school that is a best fit for them,

to rate and review nonprofits serving veterans and their families. The

helps them become academically successful, and finally, aids

nonprofit network recently was rebranded as ScholarVets.com to

them in obtaining meaningful employment quickly after graduat-

focus solely on military-connected college student support. Lunardi

ing college,” Lunardi said.

serves as CEO, Day as chief technology officer.

“The impetus for going in this direction,” he said, “was largely driven by universities reacting to a new law put in place on Nov. 11, 2015, enabling veterans to obtain in-state tuition costs for any state in which they choose to attend college.”

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ScholarVets is only one of Lunardi’s accomplishments. Since the age of 18, the Internet entrepreneur has launched 13 companies.

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osh: A Yiddish word meaning to eat food enthusiastically. Imagine my reaction, then, when I was presented the homemade-style meals provided at Nosh restaurant in Moore.

Beginning with the Cheese Platter for Two, my date and I split the three cheeses competitively. Crisp slices of buttered bread accompanied each kind of cheese– spicy, Merlot-infused and cranberry.

To accompany my cheese platter, we were served a Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette. Goat cheese and spinach are a well-known symbiotic combination.

As an entrée, the Pot Roast Pie was a perfect start to autumn. A home-style stew under a f lakey-goodness of a presentation, I devoured every bite.

We were also presented with the Mac of the Day, which changes daily. Ours was a delectable shrimp and basil medley. A popular dish, I was told, is the Sriracha, chicken, bacon and cheddar mac ‘n’ cheese.

Imagine the most ridiculous fried meal you can think of. Now allow me to introduce King’s Frenchee, a deepfried grilled cheese sandwich with a side of classic ketchup.

Nosh is a hidden gem for those Nosh isappreciate a hidden gemaforgood those who apprewho meal, a ciate a good meal, a family outing or a tea family outing or a tea party. party. And yes, they do host tea parties for And yes, they do host tea parties adults and children alike! The idea is perfect for adults and children alike! for a daddy-daughter outing, as well.

The idea is perfect for a daddydaughter outing, as well.

The tea presentation was absolutely mind-blowing–a trip to Grandma’s house, if Grandma was an expensive, ornamental tea set collector.

Beginning as the catering company Catering Creations, Nosh was the brainchild of owner Kim Torres. They still cater, too–and this year, they are catering for the cast of the new Tim Burton movie, Starbright. This is their fourth movie, not including an ad for Kevin Durant.

Nosh even has a Take ‘N Bake menu specifically for taking home full creations.

Nosh’s interior design is very comfortable and cozy, featuring family photos, a fireplace and tea sets and trinkets galore. I would love to be a part of any 8-year-old girl’s birthday party, if it’s to be held at Nosh.

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Page Turners

FREDERIC REMINGTON

and the American West CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ OFFERS INSIGHT INTO INFLUENTIAL ARTIST ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER

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he Old West. For many of us, the term conjures up romantic (if largely unrealistic) visions of sitting around the campfire at night during a long cattle drive, relaxing as a cowboy sends mournful notes out across the vast expanse with his harmonica while coyotes howl an accompaniment in the distance; a sheriff poised for the draw against a desperate outlaw; or a line of Conestoga wagons transporting families toward the promised land. Or you might think, instead, of the devastating effect these westward travelers had on the natives who had had long called this area their home.

Whether your interest in this fascinating time period is that of a hobbyist or that of a serious scholar, a new publication published by the University of Oklahoma Press offers a valuable resource as well as simply a “good read.”

“The art of Frederic Remington continues to shape our ideas about the myth and reality of the American West. Readers of this new volume are sure to learn something new, and perhaps surprising, about the life, times and work of this great American artist,” said B. Byron Price, the Charles Marion Russell Memorial Chair and director of the Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West, as well as director of the OU Press.

Frederic Remington: A Catalogue Raisonné II, edited by Peter H. Hassrick, features 248 color and 28 black-an-white illustrations by one of America’s most popular and influential American artists.

Through paintings, drawings and sculptures, Remington (1861–1909) immortalized a dynamic world of cowboys and American Indians, hunters and horses, landscapes and wildlife.

Frederic Remington: A Catalogue Raisonné II is described as “a comprehensive presentation of the artist’s body of flat work, both in print and on this book’s companion website.”

The book includes essays by art historians who explore Remington’s experiences in Taos, New Mexico, and other parts of the West. The chapters include analyses of his artistic development from an illustrator to a fine art painter; his search for and understanding of “men with the bark on”; his relationship with the famed illustrator Howard Pyle; and the shared imagery of Remington and “Buffalo Bill” Cody.

Other topics explored in the book include Remington’s enduring bond with the horse and its representation in his paintings, and Remington’s ties to Theodore Roosevelt that reveals how the two men helped move the American conscience toward wildlife preservation.

Opening the collection is an assessment of the authentication process for evaluating Remington’s works.

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Purchase of this book grants readers access to a companion website that brings together more than 3,000 reproductions of the artist’s flat works, including the complete original 1996 edition of the Catalogue Raisonné and nearly 300 previously unknown or relocated pieces. The online catalog is fully searchable and will be continuously updated as new information becomes available.

Frederic Remington: A Catalogue Raisonné II is published in cooperation with the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming.

It features a foreword by Bruce B. Eldredge, with contributions by Sarah E. Boehme, Doyle L. Buhler, Laura F. Fry, Peter H. Hassrick, B. Byron Price, Melissa Webster Speidel and Ron Tyler.

The book, which is $75, may be purchased through the OU Press (oupress.com) or through Amazon.

Studio portrait of Frederic Remington with a bowler hat, blowing cigar smoke, ca. 1908. Photograph by Davis & Sanford, New York.

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dren’s activities, an emergency response

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vehicle and equipment displays, weather-themed superheroes,

The Cleveland County Holiday Craft Festival will feature a wide variety

and other information and products. Visitors can view the National

of hand-crafted and market items from vendors around the region. Free

Weather Center’s premier facilities, including National Weather Ser-

parking and admission. Hours: 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

vice forecast operation areas. Nwf.Nwc.Ou.Edu/

NOVEMBER 4 AT 1 P.M. AND NOVEMBER 5 AT 9 A.M.

NOVEMBER 5

MOORE FALL CRAFT SHOW

BROOKHAVEN VILLAGE, NORMAN

SOUTHGATE BAPTIST CHURCH, MOORE

Held at Brookhaven Village in Norman, the Oklahoma Wine

This annual Craft Show has over 50 vendors selling unique items, from

Walk invites visitors to enjoy delicious selections from Oklaho-

home decor, crafts and jewelry, kettle corn, baked goods and hamburg-

ma wineries. Listen to live music while browsing outdoor booths

ers. Vendor information and booking forms are available at the church of-

featuring Made in Oklahoma products and wine collectibles.

fice, and admission is free!

OkTourism.com/Winewalk

NOVEMBER 4 AND 5 AT 8 P.M.

NOVEMBER 5

"ANNIE" PREVIEW

FROM ISFAHAN TO IRVINE: FILM SCREENING AND LECTURE

OCCC VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THEATER,

J.J. RHYNE COMMUNITY ROOM, ZARROW HALL, NORMAN

S. OKC

A noted scholar and teacher of classical Persian music, Hossein

In an exclusive deal, the “Annie” cast and crew will tech, rehearse and

Omoumi is the Maseeh Professor in Persian Performing Arts at the

perform preview shows at OCCC before launching the third year of their

University of California, Irvine. This documentary focuses on the life

nationwide tour. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin

of Hossein Omoumi as a performer and teacher as well as his inno-

for the 19th time, this production is a brand-new physical incarnation of the

vations in the field of classical Persian music.

iconic Tony Award®-winning original.

Tickets.Occc.Edu/Upcoming-Events

8 P.M. NOVEMBER 4, 5, 10 AND 11, AND 3 P.M. NOVEMBER 6 AND 13

OKLAHOMA WINE WALK

NOVEMBER 11 TO DECEMBER 24 HOLIDAY GIFT GALLERY FIREHOUSE ART CENTER, NORMAN Each year, the Firehouse Art Center expands its gift shop selection

OKLAHOMA FESTIVAL BALLET

of handmade artwork to provide a wider assortment of holiday gifts.

ELSIE C. BRACKETT THEATRE,

During this time, gift shop patrons will also find blown-glass bowls,

NORMAN

vases or ornaments, handmade ceramic dishes and decorative items,

University Theatre and the OU School of Dance present a program of

hand-carved wooden items, a wide range of handmade jewelry, and

world-renowned ballets from and inspired by the legendary Ballets Russ-

many other unique gift items.

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7:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 15-19 AND 3 P.M. NOVEMBER 20 VINEGAR TOM

their newest temporary exhibit: Mystery of the Mayan Medallion.

Deadline to register is Nov. 11. For children 5 and up accompanied by an adult. SamNobleMuseum.ou.edu/calendar/

LAB THEATRE, OLD SCIENCE HALL, OU NORMAN CAMPUS

NOVEMBER 20

OU Helmerich School of Drama presents "Vinegar Tom" by Caryl Chur-

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE - A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

chill. Tickets: $8 adult, $6 student; call 325.4101. drama.ou.edu

OCCC VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THEATER, S. OKC This stunning production of Arthur Miller’s tragic masterpiece won a

NOVEMBER 15

trio of 2014 Olivier Awards, including Best Revival, Best Actor for Mark

#BLACKLIVESMATTER, MATERIAL BODIES, AND RACIAL JUSTICE

Strong ("The Imitation Game," "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy") and Best Di-

1140 GAYLORD HALL, OU NORMAN CAMPUS

rector for Ivo van Hove. Tickets.Occc.Edu/Upcoming-Events

Panel discussion with local activists and scholars Sarah Adams-Cornell, Native American rights activist; Elon Dancy, professor and associate

NOVEMBER 20

dean for community engagement and academic inclusion, Jeannine

OU COLLEGIUM MUSICUM: THE MUSIC OF MONTEVERDI

Rainbolt College of Education; Grace Franklin, co-founder, OKC Artists

GOTHIC HALL, CATLETT MUSIC CENTER

for Justice; Karlos Hill, associate professor of African and African Ameri-

OU School of Music/Sutton Concert Series: "OU Collegium Musicum:

can studies; Joshua Nelson, associate professor of English; and Gabriela

The Music of Monteverdi." Tickets: 325.4101 music.ou.edu

Rios, assistant professor of English.

NOVEMBER 17

4TH SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH (OCT-APR)

GIS DAY EXPO

OKLAHOMA BLUEGRASS CLUB SHOW

BALLROOM, OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL UNION,

OKLAHOMA BLUEGRASS CLUB, MOORE

OU NORMAN CAMPUS

Bring your instruments and voices for this bluegrass and bluegrass gospel

Celebrate International GIS Day at the OU GIS Day Expo! Featuring

show. Come to this display of local talent to hear the fiddle, guitar, bass,

exhibits from units across campus, government agencies, private in-

banjo and mandolin. The show will end with a band finale that combines

dustry and more. A broad range of research, education and outreach

bands and includes audience participation. Call 760.3064 for details.

activities in geospatial science, technology and applications will be showcased. Eomf.Ou.Edu/GisDay/2016/Announcements

NOVEMBER 29 HEYDAY WINE TASTING

NOVEMBER 17

HEYDAY ENTERTAINMENT, NORMAN

ARCHAEOLOGY AFTER HOURS

Join us for our monthly wine tasting. Learn about and taste a selection of

SAM NOBLE MUSEUM, NORMAN

unique wines from all around the world. For this event, you’ll be sampling

Find out what archaeology is all about and then become an archae-

five wines accompanied by heavy hors d'oeuvres consisting of a com-

ologist yourself. Work with archaeologists to create crafts, excavate

bination of sweet selections and fruit, assorted cheeses, and hummus

and identify artifacts. Then join us for a special adventure through

and veggies with pita bread for a full-flavored experience for all palettes.

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Parting Thoughts

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Here are some DIY techniques to try: Light therapy-This device puts off light similar to natural sunlight.

It is most effective when used for approximately 30 minutes a day, preferably in the morning.

+ Make your home brighter with natural sunlight. + Get outside. Even in the cold, natural light can help. + Exercise; it helps with stress, and also keeps self-esteem up when we overindulge.

+ Reach out. Use the days you can’t get out due to bad weather to catch up with friends and family on the phone.

+ Find a new hobby and meet some people in a class who share that interest.

Holiday Blues?

DON'T SUFFER ALONE ARTICLE LINDSEY DAVIES

T

he turkey's in the oven. Friends and family are on their way. You pace, thinking there must be something you forgot to do, to buy, to prepare. You know you should be excited, but you just can’t relax.

Company arrives, and you put on your biggest smile and tell everyone how happy you are, but inside you feel like you’re walking on eggshells. What if something goes wrong? What if all your carefully laid plans fly out the window? Instead of enjoying the day, you spend it stressing.

Or maybe you spend the holidays alone, feeling as if you have nothing to look forward to this time of year. You drive down the street and see families hanging their decorations. Instead of enjoying the beauty of the holidays, you feel a sense of dread and isolation during these, the coldest months.

You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, which is characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year, often during the winter months. It's a condition often seen by the staff of Norman’s Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center.

Cathy Camp, a peer recovery support specialist and case manager at the center, said that some of the most common symptoms are irritability; tiredness or low energy; problems getting along with other people; hypersensitivity to rejection; a "leaden" feeling in the arms or legs; oversleeping; appetite changes, especially a craving for foods high in carbohydrates; and weight gain.

Unfortunately, Camp said, “too many people try to just brush their distress away as the blues, suffering silently when real help is just a step away; if you feel you may be suffering from SAD, reach out and get some support.”

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+ Volunteer! It’s a great way to feel good about yourself and to give back.

Check out some local depression support groups: + Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 7-8 p.m. Mondays

and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, Room 229, 419 S. University Blvd., Ricky Brown, 625.4066, email rixxrox@hotmail.com.

+ Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step program for emotional health, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Room 12, 1801 W. Brooks St., 208.0969.

+ Mood Disorder Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Transition House 700 Asp Ave., Margaret, 570.7508

You may also find other, alternative, therapies helpful, such as acupuncture, yoga, meditation, guided imagery and massage therapy. A literature search indicates that some supplements are promising as well.

These include St. John’s Wort, SAMe, Melatonin, and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements. It’s vital to remember these are not FDA-regulated and may interfere with other prescriptions or supplements, so before starting any of these, be sure to consult with your doctor.

If your symptoms don’t improve with these DIY tips, you may need to seek professional help. If your symptoms are severe enough, your doctor may prescribe anti-depressants combined with talk therapy. The main goals will be to identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors and to learn healthy ways to cope and manage stress.

This can be a hard time of year for anyone, and there will always be good days and not-so-good ones. But if you have an action plan and a support system in place, even the longest, coldest nights can become the perfect opportunity to turn on your sunlamp, fix some hot cocoa and smile at the beauty of winter.

IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE CALL 911 OR A NATIONAL CRISIS HOTLINE SUCH AS THE CRISIS CALL CENTER AT 775.784.8090, OR TEXT THEM AT “ANSWER" TO 839863!

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