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By Yvonne Miller Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council President Charla Parker welcomes you to the 45th Nescatunga Arts Festival on the courthouse lawn of Alva’s downtown square. Held the first Saturday of June each year, the event brings area people to Alva to view fine art and crafts exhibits, enjoy a variety of entertainment and traditional favorite festival foods. In case of inclement weather, the festival moves to the Merchant’s Building and Women’s Building at the Woods County Fairgrounds on the south edge of Alva. Parker views the festival as “a way for the
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community to come together and enjoy the fruits of labor of so many artists, craftsmen, entertainers and cooks.” Shoppers will find jewelry, pottery, sculptures, paintings, leathercraft, photography, wood works, quilts, baskets, handwork, children’s clothing and hair bows, homemade food items, a variety of arts and crafts and much more. “The festival is a good thing for the City of Alva to bring people to the community,” Parker said. “I just believe so strongly in the arts and promoting them in our community.” An example of that culture promotion in Alva are the First Friday Art Walks that occur the first Friday of each month. Parker said those monthly events that began in the last year or two are growing in popularity. She credits Kay Decker of the Graceful Arts Gallery and Studios for spearheading the project. Parker said the Nescatunga Council is working hand-in-hand to help make those fun and successful. She credits several businesses for staying open a little later those evenings. On the art walks, the Nescatunga organization promotes the arts by featuring performances by students of Alva schools and Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) at the Runnymede on the east side of the square. She said the May walk was very successful when the NWOSU Jazz Band played in the courtyard area of the Runnymede. “It takes a lot of organization,” Parker said. Alva Tourism Committee Supports the Art Festival On behalf of the Nescatunga Council, Parker expressed appreciation to the Alva Tourism and Convention Development Committee that approved a $11,250 grant for the festival. The tourism committee reimburses Nescatunga up to that amount for expenses they incur to promote the festival and ultimately Alva. Parker and Festival Publicity Chairman Rachel Stewart said how grateful the arts council is for these funds. The funds are generated by the tourism tax on Alva motel/hotel rooms. According to the committee guidelines, the event must promote and foster tourism and See Charla Page 14
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By Yvonne Miller For years, at least a couple of decades actually, the smiling faces of dear friends Betty Jo (Bellah) Pangburn and Joy Sherman were an integral part of the patchwork that completes the Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council and ultimately the festival. Sadly, both of them passed away since the last festival. Each lady was a unique work of art and is missed by their organization and community. The council wanted to pay tribute to those valued past members. Sherman was longtime registration chairman in the 1980s and 1990s. She kept in contact with
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artists and crafters and invited them year after year, always searching for new exhibitors. Sherman and her husband, Sheldon, were always seen on the courthouse lawn the day before the festival staking booth spaces, early morning on festival day and afterwards. Those were the days when they hauled in panels for artists to display their creations. When she gave up registration to Grace Lansdown who had helped her several years, Sherman continued to help with the festival where needed, whether it was serving crepes or helping sell homemade goodies in the gourmet food See Members Page 14 booth. Sherman was
Two women who were incredibly active with the Nescatunga Arts Festival passed away in the last year and their fellow members want to remember them and all their contributions over the years. The are shown here having fun at a previous festival serving crepes: Betty Jo (Bellah) Pangburn (left) and Joy Sherman (right). Joyce Dixon (middle) is shown serving with them. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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Fine artists and crafters for 2014 Nescatunga Arts Festival
Yusaf Etudaiye returns with his unique pottery
Fine Artists Arnie Anderson, Edmond – watercolor/graphics Don Angle, Enid – pottery/ sculpture (mineral) Jerry Brownrigg, Alva – sculpture (wood) Jon Dailey, Perry – jewelry John Doffer, Enid – ink pens Yusuf Etudaiye, Tulsa – pottery Salye Gorrell, Enid – watercolor/ pastels/graphics William Kalfas, Bethany – graphics (pen, ink, pencil, etc.) Greg McClure, Alva – pottery/ leather/western Eva Faye McPhail, Gate – oil and acrylic (canvas, rocks, skulls, etc.) Steve Welty, Stillwater – leather Jacquelyn Wycoff, Garber – jewelry
By Yvonne Miller Nescatunga pottery lovers are always happy to hear that Yusaf Etudaiye is returning to the festival. He’s known for creating showstopping conversation pieces, as is evident in his raku sculpture. When asked what his collection includes this trip, he said, “Lots of pieces I think people will love.”
Crafters Clark Bliss, Waynoka – wood toys/ furniture Barry and Connie Bloyd, Edmond – glass yard art Marie Fox, Alva – jewelry/dream catchers Donna Garrett, Blanchard – kitchen towels/scrubbies/toys Lifeshare – non-profit (organ donation) Kenneth and Linda McPherson, Binger – saddles/tack/purses Sonya Phillips, Enid – girls this and that Debbie Prather, Medicine Lodge, Kan. – American Girl doll clothes Heather Ream, Enid – oil and acrylic/wood toys/furniture/ceramics Cindy Rich, Enid – horseshoe art, wooden signs, baby items Bebie Shelton, Broken Arrow – jewelry/hairbows Ardell Smith, Beverly, Kan. – jewelry/recycled metal art Kenneth and Vicki Woods, Fairview – BBQ sauce/pickles/rub Grace Yoder, Enid – jewelry
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“I look forward to your show,” Etudaiye wrote and continued, “Nescatunga has always been good to me and I believe this year will not be anything but great time and fun. Hopefully we are blessed with good weather as always. Most of my memory says the weather has always been good for Nescatunga festival of the arts.”
Yusaf Etudaiye created this raku sculpture he calls Ikoko.
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This is but one of the handmade leathercraft items that will be on Steve Welty's table at the Nescatunga Festival Saturday, June 7. From Stillwater, Welty makes custom order leather products such as belts, wallets, etc. His table has a wide variety of items to admire.
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Turning wood into pens, turning hearts to Christ John Doffer of Enid to show at Nescatunga Arts Festival first time By Yvonne Miller About 20 years ago, John Doffer began turning wood as a hobby. Lucky for the Nescatunga Arts Festival shoppers, he’s turned his leisure time hobby into beautiful woodturned pens, letter openers, key chains, etc. Doffer became a pastor 17 years ago, saying it was “a God call – I surrendered to the ministry.” An Enid resident over 30 years, he pastored the First Baptist Church in Longdale (on the east side of
Canton Lake) seven years. Then he became associate director of missions for the Cherokee Strip Baptist Association. The past five years he’s pastored at the Trinity Baptist Church in Enid. When asked how he became interested in wood turning, Doffer said, “It’s just something I enjoy so I keep doing it.” He finds most of the wood he uses for his craft in Oklahoma City or online. He described the wood he uses as “hard with a real tight
grain.” He uses light tools to refine the wood into his creations. Doffer said he planned to show at Nescatunga for the first time last year and instead ended up going to Colorado to help with relief work. “Hopefully I will make it this year!” Doffer said. As for the woodturned items he creates, Doffer said, “They sell by word of mouth.” Watch for Doffer’s booth on Saturday. His wife Youlonda will be there with him.
Woodturned pens are one of John Doffer's creations to be on exhibit for the first time this year at Nescatunga Arts Festival
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By Yvonne Miller A construction worker for years, back surgery guided Jon Dailey out of that heavy-lifting business and into a passion he loves – to cut and polish natural gemstones like turquoise, Mexican fire agates and many others. He transforms the gems into exquisite pendants, rings and bracelets that are quality sterling silver jewelry. He and his wife travel to shows throughout Oklahoma. He said, “It is the most fantastic feeling to cut into a raw gemstone and find the natural beauty that is inside. Researching the history of how the earth has created each stone is amazing. I am self-trained and learn something new every day as to how to cut, shape and polish gemstones.”
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Dailey is an elder of the Otoe-Missouri Indian Tribe. The Otoe-Missouri tribe in 1880 was moved from their traditional homelands in Nebraska to the Oklahoma Indian Territory near what is now Red Rock. His grandparents settled on land located near there and they lived on this land until the end of their lives and Dailey’s family continued to live on the land they settled. “We take lots of pride in our work. Each piece is unique,” Dailey said. He uses high-grade stones from top quality American mines – unique pieces. While he uses lots of turquoise stones he loves some other gems, especially Mexican See Dailey Page 18 flower agates. He said
Fine artist Jon Dailey also creates collectible items like this Obsidian Knife besides his other fine jewelry
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Tyler Burton receives Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council Scholarship Nescatunga supports the arts in Alva Schools By Yvonne Miller For years the Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council has supported the arts in Alva Public Schools. Each year the council gives about $2,000 to school organizations affiliated with the arts as requested by the teacher or sponsor.
Nescatunga’s most recent donation is a $500 scholarship to Alva High School (AHS) graduate Tyler Burton. A committee of Nescatunga members makes the final selection. Nescatunga President Charla Parker, who does not serve on the
Alva High School senior Tyler Burton is the recipient of the 2014 Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Scholarship. Karen Koehn is the presenter. Photo by Helen Barrett
selection committee, said, “Tyler is a really nice kid. He’s wellrounded and been involved in his school and community. He’s a twin, you know. They’ve been a joy to work with. He’s very well liked by his peers. I was impressed watching him as an FFA officer. I love to watch him in EG. Tyler is a very worthy recipient.” A four-year member of vocal at AHS, Burton is also a four-year member of the Electric Gold (EG) Show Choir. “I’ve liked music for a long time – and EG is a good group to be around,” he said. He played varsity football and golf throughout high school. He’s a five-year member of FFA and was sentinel for 2013-14. Active in 4-H for years, he’s always shown animals. Burton earned a scholarship to be on the livestock team and attend school this fall at Conner State College in Warner. Burton is the son of Richard and Koleta Burton. His dad is transportation director of Alva Public Schools and his mom is Share Medical Center lab director. He is a member of Alva’s First Baptist Church youth group. When asked his thoughts on growing up in Alva, Burton said, “Alva Schools are great – the community is awesome. I’ve been motivated to excel and succeed.” Ramona Cummings, vocal choir and EG director at Alva schools, said, “Tyler is a hardworking and dedicated student. He doesn’t do anything half-way. He does it to the best of his ability. He’s considerate of other people and their feelings. He makes an effort to get to know See Burton Page 22
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These are a few of the Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council officers and volunteers who are organizing the 45th Annual Nescatunga Arts Festival for you. They are: (at right from bottom to top) Nescatunga President Charla Parker; active volunteer Linda Tutwiler; Sally Nighswonger, quilt show co-chair; (middle) Grace Lansdown, recording secretary and outgoing registration chairman; (at left from bottom to top) Ken Reich, registration chairman; Maureen Thomas, Gimmea-Break chairman; Pam Coffman, festival foods chairman; and Rachel Stewart, publicity chairman. Officers not pictured are: Jane Tucker, vice-president and Ramona Cummings, treasurer. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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always known for her craft of making everything beautiful, whether it was a tea table for a reception, or how she made you feel. Pangburn was the food chairman queen – a picture of organization painted with strokes that appeared effortless. Researching Nescatunga history, it appears Pangburn began as gourmet food booth chairman in the mid-1990s as she retired from teaching at Alva High School in 1995. Shortly thereafter, she became the overall festival food chairman and served in that capacity until 2010. She oversaw the Alva High School groups who serve all the festival traditional favorites like taco salads, burgers, hotdogs and more. Pangburn developed a small group who made and served mouthwatering crepes that were always a hit. Nescatunga president Charla Parker said besides Pangburn’s festival leadership, she served many offices on the council through the years. “She was very detailed,” Parker recalled of Pangburn. “She’s the one who came up with new ideas that worked.”
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conventions and promote investment in facilities for the development of conventions and tourism within the City of Alva. Stewart said she and others post festival flyers anywhere they go. They advertise on KALV and K101, in the Woodward News, Enid News, Alva Review-Courier and Newsgram and Shopper’s Edge in Enid. They also advertise online. Parker Recalls Becoming Active and Asks for Other Volunteers Parker’s first involvement with the festival came when she and husband Larry helped move chairs and tables with Lion’s Club members. “That was over 17 years ago, I think. Little by little I got more involved. That was at the time when (the late) Dale Brown was president (from 1995-99). Cancer was making her very sick. That’s when vice president Billie Buckles stepped up and took over to keep the festival going. Then Barbara Gordon served as president from 1999-2003. Then I was elected president and here I am in 2014!” Holding the office 10 years, Parker said it’s the goal of the council to get more young adults involved. “I’m thrilled that Mary Cline is in her first year as entertainment chairman. Pam Coffman is doing a great job in her second year as food chairman. Ken Reich’s organizational skills in registration have helped tremendously (as he gets the registration system online). We have several people of various ages who have stepped up as active volunteers. We appreciate that so much and welcome more people to volunteer.” Some of the women who served as president of the arts council were: Gerree Smith, 1972-74; Doris Smith, 1974-76; Donna Stover Hodgden, 1976-78; Mary Dale Maxwell, 1978-80; Jo Brandt, 1980-82; Madeline Arganbright, 1982-83; Ruth Leslie, 198384; Madeline Arganbright, 1984-86; Joyce Dixon, 1986-88; Oneta Hannum, 1988-89; Sandra Schubert, 1989-91; Rose Elmore, 1991-93; Paula Bloyd, 199395; Dale Brown, 1995-99; Barbara Gordon, 19992003; Charla Parker, 2003 to present. “Without the help of so many people in the community beyond Nescatunga members, the festival wouldn’t work,” Parker said. See related article that tells of that large group who complete the picture that is the Nescatunga Arts Festival.
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Year after year Jerry Brownrigg and his wife Donna show his unique, beautiful and interesting pieces he creates from woodturning. Always a Nescatunga crowd favorite, the Alva couple return to show at the 45th festival on the square in Alva. Photo by Yvonne Miller
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By Yvonne Miller At the festival you touch, see and feel unique pieces of handmade jewelry, leathercraft, exquisite paintings, pottery and all types of fun crafts. The gourmet food booth offers scrumptious works of art that you can taste, pleasing your palate. Shop early at the gourmet food
booth for the best selection of homemade goodies, ranging from cakes, pies, cinnamon rolls and many more delectables including the famous Nescatunga big, puffy cookies that are moist and oozing with chocolate chips. Although great big, those cookie-monstergood cookies still sell for just .50 cents each.
Booth co-chairman Alycen Yoder said it’s thanks to Nescatunga members and their many friends who like to support the arts that this booth is possible. Everyone in the area who likes to bake is encouraged to make their favorite baked goods and bring them to the festival by about 8:30 a.m. the See Gourmet Page 17
At the festival find the piece of gourmet food art that best suits your palate. These women organize this popular booth that features homemade baked goods: Alycen Yoder (at back left) co-chairs the gourmet food booth with Paula Bloyd, who couldn't be there for the photo. Other committee members are (front left to right): Shelly Martin and Lucy Rhodes; (back middle, left to right) Elma Ruth McMurphy and Darlene Holtzclaw. Photo by Alex Cole
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Nescatunga Festival is good for shopping, relaxing and eating By Yvonne Miller Ahh ... the sights, sounds and aromas of the arts festival. It makes you hungry just thinking about the aroma of the grill where burgers and hotdogs sizzle. The Alva High School (AHS) speech kids and boosters staff that booth and are glad to serve you. But then you catch a whiff of salsa emanating from the taco salad stand. Which one will you select? Maybe both. The AHS Electric Gold members and boosters will take care of your taco salad you can have topped with cheese, sour cream and picante sauce ... and don’t forget the jalapenos. You’ll need a cold drink to go with that before you sit down to eat. The AHS band has a whole tank of sodas iced down for you. When you’re finished, top off your meal with a Nescatunga cookie – or two. You can get those from the band booth also.
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morning of the festival. The gourmet booth is usually the largest moneymaking booth for Nescatunga. This helps the arts council pump about $2,000 back into the Alva Public Schools programs that are affiliated with the arts. Although the festival started about 45 years ago with a handful of fine artists who simply displayed their art creations for those who wanted to see, it evolved into an entire festival. The late Madeline Arganbright, known in Alva and the area for her culinary expertise, started the gourmet food booth at the festival decades ago. It’s continued as a favorite part of the festival tradition. Alycen Yoder and Paula Bloyd have co-chaired the booth together for years. Yoder took over as chair in the late 1990s when Betty Jo (Bellah) Pangburn became festival food chairman. Yoder credits her longtime committee members Shelly Martin and Darlene Holtzclaw for helping more years than she can remember. So get out your mixer, rolling pin or checkbook to support the arts in one way or another through the gourmet food booth.
The Girl Scouts will have refreshing snow cones available to cool you off as you watch the entertainment on stage or wander through the arts and crafts displays. Pam Coffman is festival foods chairman for the second year. Coffman said, “Alva Market is great. I just ask and they have it ordered and ready for us. If we need something at the festival they’ll literally just bring it down to us. It’s good to have a hometown business who is so supportive of the organization.”
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these stones are beautiful and the top quality ones have vibrant bursts of colors. Dailey said these “cabs” are covered in hard agate, a gemstone in itself, which is white to light blue – an aquamarine color. You have to carve it all away to get your Mexican flower agate and then get your polish just right. Referring to his journey from back pain to creating jewelry, he said, “There’s lots of choices a person makes – you never know what rewards your decisions will bring you.” Dailey said he and his wife enjoy visiting with people in their travels. “I’ve found other vendors so friendly,” he said. Dailey has a partner who helps in creating each piece. “I cut the stones for pieces and set them and then my partner does my silver work. He does precision wire wrapping – it’s absolutely gorgeous.” Dailey works out of his home. Known as “Jon’s Turquoise,” his booth has over 100 handmade, custom-made necklaces and many other one-ofa-kind pieces. Drop by to be wowed and find that special gift for you or someone dear to you. You can also view Dailey’s website at jonsturquoise.com “We do get a lot of nice comments,” Dailey said. “People tell us it’s the best jewelry they’ve ever seen.”
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By Yvonne Miller Joe London first came to judge the Nescatunga Arts Festival in 2008. He will drive to Alva for the second time from his farm in the Weatherford area to judge the 45th festival. “The invitation to return to Alva was exciting. It’s going to be a fun day,” he said. When London came in 2008 he was retiring as chairman of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University art department. Since that time, London got to pursue his passion for traveling and enjoy numerous museums. He’s visited European countries, the Middle East (Beirut) and Asia.
“I encourage people to delve into history. Our society is changing. There’s a big world out there that’s different than ours.” “I notice the people – their preference of food, their mannerisms, their dress. I like being an observer. That’s the fun part!” He’s also spent time visiting high schools promoting art education, in particular where there are Native American students. He loves working with students. “I miss working with students who are eager to learn. We learn from each other.” “I really love art. It can be spread out and go many directions,”
London said. He recalled, “My interest began in elementary school – Mother was a piano teacher. She inspired me. I never thought I’d have the opportunity to head an art department at the collegiate level.” London said he likes the abstract to photo realism. He is refurbishing his art studio and said his focus now is primarily on oil painting landscapes and stained glass. During an interview with London in ‘08, he said his passion was working with stained glass nearly 30 years. He’s known for making stained and leaded glass windows for residences and churches.
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This day also marks the June First Friday Art Walk around Alva’s downtown square. These events are fun and growing in popularity. Area people need to come to downtown Alva and see what the art walks offer. This Friday will be an especially great one with all the hoopla of the festival. While at Graceful Arts, art patrons will enjoy listening to harp music provided by Debbie Fink of Kiowa, Kan., while enjoying snacks and perusing the displays. David Vollbracht of Medicine
Lodge is one of the artists scheduled to be at Graceful Arts. He plans to demonstrate the plein air technique, which is “in the open air” as he oil paints Saturday. Look for other local and area artists such as Calvin Graybill with his oil paintings. Edana Caldwell will share her basket weaving. Sam Sidders, who works with watercolors, will come from Gage. Jerry Brownrigg will have some of his woodturnings as will Mike Wagar of Nash. Nancy Russell of Waynoka will show pottery.
By Yvonne Miller Friday, June 6, the Graceful Arts Center on the south side of the square in Alva will be a focal point of activity. A 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. reception there marks the official start of the Nescatunga Arts Festival. The public is invited to a reception there where several local and area artists will show their works. Artists exhibiting at the festival are invited to show a piece of what they’ll show at their booth the next day.
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Landon During that interview he also mentioned his love of landscape painting. Currently, he said his favorite is the impressionist approach to landscape painting. In that interview he also said, “I really enjoy the process of creating art – I enjoy seeing other people’s creations.” No surprise he agreed to make the journey to Alva for the second time to see more forms of the beauty that is art.
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Salye Gorrell of Enid created this pencil drawing of the “Proud One.” See more of Gorrell's art displayed at the Nescatunga Arts Festival on Alva's downtown square, Saturday, June 7.
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others, even new members, and help them. Tyler is always the one to help get things done in all his classes. He’s very deserving. I’m sure arts will always be a part of his life.” Of his gift, Burton said, “It’s a great honor to be selected as the Nescatunga scholarship recipient. I respect their board and the donations they make to our school.” Parker said that last year
Nescatunga gave the following financial gifts to Alva Schools: $500 scholarship to AHS graduate; $250 to the middle school choir; $250 to the high school choir; $500 to the middle school library; $400 to the art department; and a few years ago paid for half the cost of a keyboard for the band. They’ve also contributed to the Girl Scouts and Rainbow Girls for helping out at the festival as the school groups do.
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