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OCTOBER 2019

25 FEATURES 7

Discovering, Promoting Artists Goal of Shawnee Man's 'Art Across America' Trip

CPN House of Hope Asks Residents to Take Selfies for a Cause

Library Challenges Readers With '10 to Try' Before the End of the Year

15 Teen Artists Collaborate on 1 Great Work

Over the Fence: It's 'We Care (Period)'

Teacher 'Set' Out For New Experience Working With Child Actor During Filming

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have previously covered the topics of books and movies, but I realized I have not covered inexpensive options for music. This would mostly be because a large portion of my music collection still consists of compact discs I obtained from the ages of 12-22. There are, however, some modern options I have found. Note these suggestions are for digital music for which I would recommend some type of Bluetooth speaker device – from the high-tech Google Home or a similar device to a basic Bluetooth speaker easily found on Amazon. Either of these options would allow you to play from your phone, tablet or computer and broadcast throughout your home. • The library: Always the library. The Hoopla app – also good for TV, movies, books and audiobooks – has an extensive digital music library that you can borrow right from home with a required library card. • Digital music store: Whether on Apple or Android, many people have access to a digital music store that has a category for discounted songs. Many are current songs the artists are trying to promote. If you’re on Android, use the Google Rewards app to take surveys and earn credits to use in the Google Play store for apps, music or other media. If you don’t feel like spending, use one of their “stations” to play songs from your preferred genres. • Music apps: Digital apps such as Spotify, Pandora or Amazon Prime Music offer free music stations tailored to your preferred artists or genres. You can also typically search for a specific song or album to stream for free. • The radio: Always a classic, but if you can’t get a signal, you can also stream your favorite station via the iHeartRadio or TuneIn apps. Happy listening.

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NUTRITION 101

Trim Your 'Waste' With Leftovers, Proper Food Storage Think back on this past week and consider any food you might have thrown away at a restaurant, from your refrigerator or from your kids’ plates. In the United States, nearly 150,000 tons of food is wasted every day – about one pound per person. Also according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, 31 percent of the food supply is lost or wasted. Fruits and vegetables are the most wasted foods in the world, and the USDA estimates that fruits and veggies account for 32.9 percent of food waste and loss in America. Yet, only one in 10 U.S. adults meets the recommended intakes for fruits and vegetables. ReFed, a multi-stakeholder nonprofit fighting food waste, estimates that 43 percent of all food waste and loss comes from homes,18 percent from restaurants, 16 percent from farms, 13 percent from grocery stores, 8 percent from institutional and foodservice facilities and 2 percent from manufacturers. Reducing food waste could significantly affect the environment – it’s the single largest component of municipal landfills, which account for 20 percent of total U.S. methane emissions. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance has three goals: to reduce food waste, increase the amount of food donated and recycle unavoidable food waste to keep it from landfills. Feeding America – the largest hunger-relief organization in the U.S. – and its partners saved 3.5 billion pounds of food in 2018. Feeding America’s MealConnect program allows local businesses to alert nearby food banks of food ready for immediate pick-up. Proper food storage techniques are a simple yet effective way to reduce waste. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration website offers helpful storage tips. Planning meals in advance is another technique to reduce food waste while also saving money. Weekly meal planning with a grocery list prevents buying more food than is needed. Use leftovers within three to four days or even freeze them. When raw produce goes bad, composting at home can keep them from landfills. Learn more about composting on the USDA’s website. Fixing this issue should be an individual and a global effort.

One Pan Dinner 6-3oz boneless skinless 1 teaspoon salt chicken breast Pepper to taste 1 ½ cup brown rice 2 pounds sliced carrots 3 cups vegetable stock 1-12oz bag frozen peas (boiling hot) Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Scatter rice on the bottom of the pan. Layer chicken on top. Season the whole pan with salt and pepper. Scatter the carrots between the chicken pieces. Pour the boiling hot stock on top gently. Wrap tightly with foil. Cook for 65 minutes or longer if using thick chicken pieces. Toss with peas right when coming out of the oven. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Nutritional Information per serving: Makes: 6 servings Calories: 198 Total Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: .5g Cholesterol: 53g Sodium: 819g Carbohydrates: 19g Dietary Fiber: 3g Protein: 23g Nutrition 101: Buying frozen veggies like in the above ingredients is another way to help prevent food waste, and they don’t have the sodium content like the canned variety. If you have a smaller household size and find that meals like this are too much, you can either cut the recipe in half or freeze leftovers. Leftovers can be great to pack for a lunch the next day. Leftovers can also help cut down on food waste and money spent on eating out for lunch. Pair this meal with a salad, and you will have even more veggies at your meal. Just make sure when you buy all the lettuce ingredients, you actually eat them so they aren’t going to waste. The USDA created an app called the FoodKeeper App, and it lists foods with instructions on proper storage and shelf life to help keep that produce fresh. Andrea Beck, a registered dietitian and personal trainer, received her master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. She offers personal training through an online class and nutrition services through SSM Health St. Anthony in Shawnee. For inquiries, you can contact her at Andrea.beck1@ssmhealth.com or through her Facebook page, Nutrition and Exercise 101 with Andrea.

Discovering, Promoting Artists Around Nation Goal of Shawnee Man's 'Art Across America' Trip

by David Dinsmore

t began as a simple trip to see his daughter in Minnesota. Local artist Douglas Gordon was looking at retirement from his position at Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency and had some vacation time he needed to use. He began pricing the train ride there, and it became apparent that for just a little more money, he could get a rail pass that would allow him to travel the rails beyond his original destination. He talked to friends and other artists about his plans to use this chance and resource to experience as much of America as he could, especially local art scenes around the country. People he knew suggested places he should visit and the people there with whom he could connect. Soon, word spread to local artists who reached out and invited him to visit for an event or even lead a class, and he also began researching other artists and organizations along his route. His simple family visit became a three-week art-venture taking him across the upper Midwest to the Pacific Northwest to Southern California and back across the desert to the plains. The “Art Across America” trek will unfold Oct. 4-25 after he climbs aboard in Norman on his way to Chicago. From there, he will catch a bus to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he will spend six days meeting artists, creating art and visiting his family. Gordon will board the Empire Builder for a stop in Glasgow, Montana, before arriving in the greater Seattle area. His journey will then take him south to Portland and Los Angeles. As he makes his way back home, Gordon will stop in Albuquerque en route to Dodge City, Kansas, where he will meet with artists from the 2nd Ave Art Guild. Finally, his Amtrak pass will grant him passage home to process all his experiences. Gordon preferred to travel by rail on his trip because of some of the central goals of the “Art Across America” project. First, the space allowed by a train versus a bus gives him the opportunity to let the landscape he encounters inspire him to sketch and create. Most of all, however, traveling by rail allows ample opportunity to learn the stories of his fellow passengers and find inspiration from their lives. “I get to meet more people that way,” said Gordon, who is no stranger to making new connections, having grown up in Scotland before living in parts of Canada prior to arriving in Shawnee. “On a plane, you’re lucky if you get to talk to your neighbor.” This adventure is no longer simply something

Douglas Gordon – sketching here next to Darrell Carter's “This Old Dusty Road” – will take to the rails this month to discover and promote the work of local artists as he travels Oct. 4-25 through northern and western United States on his “Art Across America” adventure, which can be followed at facebook.com/artadventure2019 and artacross-america.com. Photos submitted

he wants to undertake before retiring or a story he’ll be able to tell back home. Gordon wants to utilize online resources to help promote artists in communities he visits with people who might not get to experience their work otherwise. On a day-to-day scale, Gordon plans on sharing his discoveries through photos and streaming videos at facebook.com/ArtAdventure2019. He also will capture some of the key moments, characters and inspirations on his website, art-across-america.com. “Meeting new artists and spreading the importance of art in today’s culture, that’s what I’m looking forward to most,” said Gordon, who cited John Steinbeck’s “Travels with Charley” travelogue as part of the inspiration for his trip. “Each place, they’re going to have their own culture.” Along the way, Gordon said he hopes to promote artists doing great work locally and help encourage new talent to emerge. Through events in the locales he’s visiting along with sharing with a wider online audience, he is looking to continue

highlighting the importance of independent art just as he did through his work at his Studio 112 and a Half that operated 2016-2018 in downtown Shawnee. Gordon will also look to share his experience in local art promotion with those he encounters and gain new ideas that could apply to Shawnee and Oklahoma-based art efforts. He also will share some of his skills as an artist to challenge others to try their hand at something different. For instance, Gordon will lead a class during his stop in Montana at the Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery where he’ll be teaching students how to work in monotype and non-toxic etching. Gordon had a robust itinerary as he made final preparations near the end of September, but he said there is always opportunity for projects like this to expand and evolve in addition to incurring unexpected expenses. As such, Gordon established a way for others to help aid his mission to discover and promote local artists at gofundme.com/f/art-across-america. www.shawneeoutlook.com

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

CPN House of Hope Asks Residents to Take Selfies for a Cause by David Dinsmore

reast cancer receives a lot of attention this time of year, but there is another cause affecting many women, children and some men for which officials work to raise awareness during the month of October. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month has its roots in a 1981 “Day of Unity” conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to help connect those working to end violence against women and their children across the nation. Locally, advocates are using the focus that comes with having a dedicated awareness month to help spread the word, such as the Selfies for a Cause contest created by Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope. Posters and banners will be placed around town outlining the details of the contest, said Kayla Woody, prevention specialist at House of Hope. Participants can take a selfie wearing or holding something purple. They can then upload this picture to social media using #lovedoesnthurt and tagging @CitizenPotawatomiNationHouseofHope. Posts should be made by Oct. 25, and House of Hope will announce the winners Oct. 28. “Using social media, we can help raise awareness (about domestic violence) and let people know our organization is here to help,” Woody said. These posters are around town in Shawnee and Tecumseh, and Woody said in late September they were looking at getting some posted in surrounding areas like Meeker and Seminole as well. House of Hope has also partnered with businesses like nail salons and pet grooming shops to encourage customers to choose the color purple for themselves or their furry little friends to also show support for the need to end domestic violence locally and beyond, Woody said. House of Hope is also looking at bringing back other events they’ve hosted during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, such as Defense and Donuts, Woody said. This class –in addition to providing tasty treats – teaches some basic techniques for self-defense. House of Hope staff will also be handing out Tshirts during sporting and other events during the month that focus on putting a stop to domestic violence, Woody said, and will try to put together some artistic projects using things like chalk art to help spread awareness during the third Friday Downtown Block Party on Oct. 18 along Main Street. Though part of the goal of these awareness efforts is to let people who need help escaping an abusive situation know where they can find it, Woody said they also want to encourage those who might encounter or are aware of an abusive situation to act. 8

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Women at Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope’s shelter helped create this banner using their handprints to help with the organization’s efforts during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Photo submitted

“If you see something happening, please make it your business to reach out and help somebody,” Woody said. “That can be as easy as calling 911 if you see someone being abused.” Some people see family issues that do not involve their own relatives as not being “their business,” Woody said. She wants people to view those situations as an opportunity to help someone and not as meddling. Beyond October, House of Hope works throughout the year with free assistance to individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking that reside in Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal jurisdiction and neighboring communities with the goal of stopping the cycle of abuse. Though the organization does offer an emergency shelter designated for women and their children seeking safety as a result of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking their services also extend to include advocacy, support groups and parenting education. The victim advocacy service assists victims with crisis intervention, safety planning, locating emergency shelter, referrals to tribal and community resources and providing emotional support and encouragement. House of Hope does not provide legal assistance but can provide court advocacy in helping obtain emergency protective orders and offering support in other court proceedings. Though House of Hope’s services are not only for tribal members, statistics do show Native American

women are subject to a higher rate of abuse than any other ethnicity, according to the United States Department of Justice reports. Some figures show that about 84 percent of Native American women experience violence during their lifetime. Reaching out to young people in the community is also a key focus for House of Hope as many statistics show that those growing up around abuse will likely fall into the same patterns as adults, Woody said. Education among youth is crucial to stopping domestic violence’s generational legacy. “We really want to focus on getting the word out about that cycle and trying to change that at a young age,” Woody said. “That’s really where it begins.” House of Hope officials are looking to work with local schools to help provide information that can help kids learn how to identify and develop healthy relationships, Woody said. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February is a good time to concentrate these efforts, particularly as Valentine’s Day approaches. Those looking for more information about House of Hope’s services can call (405) 275-3176, email familyviolenceprogram@potawatomi.org, log on to cpnhouseofhope.com or visit the 1310 S. Gordon Cooper Drive office. They are also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Those looking to escape an abusive situation can call House of Hope’s emergency line at (405) 8784673 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-787-3244.

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Library Challenges Readers With '10 to Try' Before the End of the Year

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ollowing great participation in its summer reading program, the Pioneer Library System has an interesting new initiative for the fall. Running from now through Dec. 31, 10 to Try challenges readers of all ages to explore topics they may not have considered before. Peggy Cook, branch manager at the Shawnee Public Library, explained that there are 10 categories of learning activities included in the challenge. “To be part of the program, readers register through the ‘My Learning’ tab on the PLS homepage,” Cook said. “Then they mark badges as complete when they finish a book from each category.” Topics Included in that group are banned books, different perspectives, favorite authors, faraway places, staff favorites, multicultural main characters, graphic novels, from book to film, biographies or memoirs and award-winning books. “Each of the 10 activities has a link to a PLS resource or a booklist to help find books in the areas digitally,” Cook said. “It’ll be exciting to see how many Shawnee branch readers take part. There are book displays and reading lists for children, teens and adults with this program.” Because one of the 10 categories is staff picks, there’s also a display including a brief description of why each staff member enjoyed a particular book. Cook’s personal choice was “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande, which the librarian found to be “a very readable book that helped me think about end-of-life questions.” Readers will also be rewarded for taking part in the challenge, thanks to prizes being offered to participants. “The Sonic Corporation is a generous and longtime sponsor of our Summer Learning program, and they’ve agreed to let us distribute any remaining coupons to readers who complete the 10 to Try challenge,” Cook said. That means a free Sonic slush to anyone who finishes the 10 activities, but it could mean more. “There will also be two tablets awarded to winners in each of our three PLS counties,” Cook said. For those who prefer audio books, Cook said they’re also an option. “We’re delighted to help readers find books in our digital and physical collections or in audio format, either on CDs or digitally,” she said. Readers can even find ways to blend the challenge with the approaching holidays if they’d like. “You certainly might connect a holiday-themed book with one of the challenge areas,” Cook said. “Perhaps you’d read a holiday book that was set in a ‘faraway place,’ one of the categories, or one written by a ‘favorite author,’ another category – and there are more ways. It’s one thing that makes this a great challenge. There are so many ways to read and enjoy matching the 10 categories over the next few months.” For more information, visit the PLS website at pioneerlibrarysystem.org

The Shawnee Public Library challenged 15 teens to each contribute a portion of Van Gogh’s classic work, “The Starry Night,” to create a collaborative piece now on display in the lobby of the library at 101 N. Philadelphia. Photo submitted

15 Teen Artists Collaborate on 1 Great Work by Jamie Bergsten

or the past 10 years, teens participating in the Shawnee Public Library’s Summer Learning Challenge have created public art pieces that hang permanently at the facility. This summer’s project, “Painting with Van Gogh,” is now on display and emphasizes that hardworking readers can also be great artists too. Funded by a donation from Wintco Inc., the idea is unique to the Shawnee branch, explained Mary Sims, Teen Services librarian. “This is an annual public art program which began for teens at the Shawnee Library in 2010,” she said. This summer, 15 students in grades six through 12 took part in the project. They painted for two hours following a half day’s preparation, and the display took another half day to install, which Sims and her husband Frank did themselves. Shawnee Junior Service League volunteers assisted with the project during the painting portion. Participant Braden Hibler, a student at Grove School, really enjoyed the experience. “I liked being able to paint a part of something not knowing what the rest would look like – like a mystery game,” Hibler said. “I didn’t feel that my individual submission was the best, but when I saw the final

product, it seemed to fit in better than I expected.” This was Hibler’s first year to be old enough to participate in the teen project, but he’s previously done many of the library’s other activities. The branch’s 2019 Summer Learning Challenge theme was Universe of Stories, and Sims came up with the idea for a Vincent Van Gogh “The Starry Night” compilation. The teen artists selected and painted 24 individual 8-inch-by-8-inch canvases using acrylics followed by oil pastels. The display totals 4 feet by 3 feet in size and is a beautiful representation of the Dutch painter’s work from 1889. Pieces completed in previous summers include large painted murals in the community rooms as well as carved clay tile murals and colored glass tile mosaics in the lobby. Students have also done a 25-canvas art display featuring Shawnee landmarks and a 44-canvas presentation featuring library customers’ handprints that was installed last year in the children’s area to honor retiring librarian Glenda Pitts. In 2017, 40 teens painted “Story Dancer,” the horse that’s located in front of the library; it’s part of Shawnee’s Horses in the City public art program. The “Painting with Van Gogh” can be viewed in the library lobby at 101 N. Philadelphia. www.shawneeoutlook.com

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this very moment. “It’s not just We Care. It’s We Care (period),” I said. Her eyes lit up. I went on, “It’s not we care ‘if’ you look like me or talk like me or vote like me. It’s we care (period).” That’s when she got it. The period is intentional. The period changes everything. For her the period transformed the slogan from a warm fuzzy to the perfect expression of who she wanted to be. Each of us can feel in our bones that we need a better world than the one we have. We need a better world than the one we are soon to pass off to our children and grandchildren. Our opinions do not have to define us or label us. Our opinions do not have to make us enemies. Opinions are critically important, but

people must always be more important than our opinions. We will have the world we want when we first recognize that every life is precious and deserving of our kindness and then direct our attitudes and actions to reflect that fundamental principle. Oh sure, there will be days when our attitudes and actions won’t reflect these fundamental principles that ought to govern our lives. We will all have days we will wish we could do over. It’s been true in my life more times that I would care to admit, perhaps for you too. Let’s be generous with each other. Let’s forgive. Let’s assume the best in someone’s actions or comments. Let’s accept our neighbors, our coworkers, our family as human beings deserving of our kindness first. We can sort the rest out later. It’s We Care (period).

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Teacher 'Set' Out For New Experience Working With Child Actor During Filming

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hen Beth Hatley retired after many years as an educator, she could’ve chosen to sit back and take it easy, but that’s not her style. If anything, she may be busier now than ever. She was already tending to a family business and her role as an executive consultant for a skincare line when an opportunity to teach again came along. She took it, and now she has an interesting story to tell. When a child actor is filming on a movie set, a certified teacher is often needed to assist with the student’s schoolwork. Such was the case with “Birdie,” which recently wrapped after shooting in Eufaula, Morris, Mounds and Beggs. The film features 8-year-old Kyrie McAlpin, who required an elementary teacher from this region to be with her on the set. Hatley heard about the position from a friend and discussed it with the movie’s executive producer, who offered her the job, via Facebook Messenger. “It’s a faith-based movie about forgiveness,” Hatley said. “It’s about a dad who’s trying to have a relationship with his daughter after returning from prison where he served time for the death of the child’s mother in a car accident in which he was the driver. The child is being raised by her grandparents – her mother’s parents – and the grandfather wants nothing to do with the man who’s responsible for the death of his daughter.” The movie took 18 days to film, and Hatley worked for 10 of those. She was able to drive from her Shawnee home to the set and back each day or stay with a friend in the Tulsa area. “The pay was sufficient for what I did with no lodging charges involved, and they fed us, so that was definitely a plus,” Hatley said. Some days on the set were five or six hours long while on others she left home at 8 a.m. and didn’t return until 10 p.m. or later. She’d see what McAlpin’s schedule was and work in school around that. “There was a trailer reserved for her and Victoria Rowell (who also stars in the film) where we did most of her schoolwork,” Hatley said. “She was required to do at least three hours of school per day while working, so we did school whenever we could work it in between her going to hair and makeup, working with the costume designer, blocking for a scene and then actually being on camera.” Hatley’s position sometimes required more from her than teaching. “My job not only included watching over (McAlpin’s) schoolwork but also being with her at all times while she was on set,” Hatley said. “I was basically her advocate while she was working even though at least one of her parents was with her as well.” Even at such a young age, McAlpin has already

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Retired Grove School educator spent time this summer teaching actor Kyrie McAlpin while she was on-set filming the upcoming movie, “Birdie,” in nearby Oklahoma towns. Photo submitted

appeared in numerous television shows and commercials. “(McAlpin) started out in public school during pre-K, but since she began working as an actress at age four, that didn’t last very long because she was constantly being pulled out of school for work,” Hatley said. “She does online school now, which her mom monitors constantly, and if she doesn’t make good grades, she doesn’t get her work permit. “The issue with her online work during this movie was that there wasn’t always a good internet connection in some of the places where filming was done,” Hatley said. “In those cases, we did work in some of her textbooks, played educational games and added in a little PE.” Hatley feels blessed to have gotten to know the McAlpin family during her experience. “(McAlpin’s) mom was with her for most of the time she filmed,” Hatley said. “Her dad joined them a little later, and her mom left a couple of days before filming was over. They’re a busy family between Kyrie’s schedule, the schedule of their older child who is also an actor and their own work lives. They’re a very sweet family too.” Hatley also learned a great deal during the experience. “I got to see what goes on behind the scenes while a movie is being filmed,” Hatley said. “It was fascinat-

ing, and after a good rest, I would probably jump at the chance to do it again. At this point, I don’t know when or where the movie will be released. Filming has been done, but now the hard work starts – turning those hours into a cohesive movie.” There were also some elements of working on a movie set that she did not anticipate. “One thing (that was surprising) was how nice everyone was,” Hatley said. “The crew and actors worked together extremely well with everyone showing respect for each other. “Another thing that surprised me was how many times a scene was filmed because of the critical eye of the director and cinematographer. They had specific things in mind that they wanted to film and worked to get them just right.” For those interested in finding work in the Oklahoma film industry, one place to look is okfilmmusic. org, which lists some available openings. Teachers, for example, must be certified in the area from which the child actor lives. Hatley worked as a teacher’s aide and substitute at South Rock Creek School before attending East Central University in Ada. After graduating with a degree in education, she taught at Grove School for 22 years, retiring in the spring of 2018. Find out more about the film in this article by visiting #birdiethemovie on Instagram.

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Sheriff's Office Shows Support For Breast Cancer Families With Pink Badges by David Dinsmore

n support of law enforcement’s men and women, many people use bumper stickers, T shirts, wristbands and other methods to show how they back the badge. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office uses their badges in October to back another cause. Since 2015, Sheriff’s Office personnel have donned pink badges during the month of October to raise money, awareness and support for breast cancer survivors, the families of those affected and research leading to a cure. “We’ve had staff members and deputies that are cancer survivors,” Sheriff Mike Booth said. “It’s affected a lot of people we know, work with, our families.” Booth’s family is no exception to this. His daughter is currently battling breast cancer, and his sister has also fought it. The badges were not the first efforts put forward by PCSO to support cancer awareness. Booth’s office participated in the Pink Out Cancer events in the town of Pink for years. In 2015, he learned of another opportunity to show support when someone told him about some agencies having pink badges made to wear in October, known internationally as Breast 18

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Members of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff ’s Office have shown their support for breast cancer survivors and their families since 2015 by wearing pink badges purchased using personal funds with a portion of the proceeds going to help fight the disease. Photos by David Dinsmore

Cancer Awareness Month. Booth worked MTM Recognition –which makes the official badges for PCSO – about what it would take to create pink badges and learned that a portion of the cost to create them went to research to find a cure for breast cancer and aid prevention efforts. After it became apparent it would be a possibility, he reached out to the personnel in his office to gauge interest among his team. The cost of the badges would have to come out of the pockets of those interested in purchasing one. He could authorize them to wear them in an official capacity, but he could not order anyone to do so nor could he draw from public funds to create them. “I didn’t know how many would want to order one, but I knew I was going to order one,” Booth said. “Everybody ordered a pink badge.” In the first year, PCSO ordered 70 badges purchased using personal funds from full-time and reserve personnel. “We’re very proud to wear these,” said Booth, who displayed his pink badge in an official photo for his 2016 campaign ad. Wearing the badge does not just represent the patients who have fought cancer to whatev-

er outcome they reached, Booth said, but it also shows his team’s support of the families who have felt the effects of cancer in the community. “Any way we can find to support them here at the sheriff’s office, we will do that,” Booth said. “And we’ll continue to do that as long as I’m sheriff.” The 100 percent buy-in from his full-time roster and even that shown by the reserve deputies was representative of the team mindset among the men and women of PCSO, Booth said. Many who serve in the office have a military background and understand the importance of working together as a cohesive unit to accomplish a common goal. Purchasing pink badges is not the first instance during Booth’s tenure that members of his office acted as one in reaching into their own pockets for a cause. The “In God We Trust” inscription displayed on PCSO vehicles came from personal funds put forth by deputies and support staff in response to concerns about using public money for the slogan. “We know that when one thing affects one of us, it affects all of us,” Booth said. “It does make you feel good to know that everybody is on board to do what’s right for the right reason."

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'The Pirates of Penzance' Blasts OBU Theatre Into Its 100th Season

by Carolyn Lawrence

klahoma Baptist University’s 100th season sets sail this month with a staging of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance.” The plot begins along the coast of Cornwall, where the swashbuckling and secretly kindhearted Pirates of Penzance have stopped in at their secret lair to celebrate the birthday of their apprentice, Frederic. Released from his apprentice-bond, Fred abandons the pirate life and seeks to put an end to the pillaging scourge when he encounters the alluring Mabel along the way. The tensions grow salty when the Pirates of Penzance begin to pursue fair maidens to wed. Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta charms and delights with sea shanties, fair maidens, problematic paradoxes, bumbling bobbies and a Major General who truly has the gift of gab. Quotes: What should the audience expect? Audiences can expect a musical and visual delight for the senses (with) comedy, romance, adventure and a surprise-twist ending,” director Hephzibah Dutt wrote in an email to the Shawnee Outlook. “Under the strong guidance of maestro vocal coach – and the music director for the show … Louima Lillite – the student artists will be showcasing vocal talent that truly brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s rollicking operetta to life.” In addition to the talented cast that will appear on stage, some of the most impressive feats undertaken by the students have been from the production team led by professor Jake Yenish, Dutt wrote. The show will also feature the work of a couple guest designers, comprised of Esther Iverson and Scott Roberts. Iverson brings more than 30 years of experience alongside Roberts’ experience with OBU productions as a recent graduate from its theatre program. “I love seeing theatre grads go out and pursue their vocation,” Dutt wrote. “As a new professor to OBU, it has been a joy to work with Scott and witness the quality of graduates of the program.” Dutt said he enjoys the work of putting together a show like this just as much as getting to experience the final product, and the work put in by the cast and crew for this show has been “exemplary.” “A show like Pirates of Penzance is massive, and requires a strong directorial team,” Dutt wrote. “I am blessed to have Dr. Lillite … and choreographer and also OBU alum, Trevor Mastin, come alongside me in the rehearsal process. Collaborative processes—necessary as they are—are

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not always easy; but with these two artists and good teachers, rehearsals have been a time of discovery, growth, laughter and learning for all.” That’s not to say it hasn’t presented some obstacles for the actors and crew to overcome. “For me, this is my most challenging role, vocally speaking,” said actor Court Haygarth, who portrays Frederic. “The entire production is vocally challenging, in fact. Allowing the choreography to flow with the acting and the singing is a challenge.” Though the story centers around one man’s attempts to eradicate a band of scallywags, the nature of Gilbert and Sullivan shows present plenty of opportunity for comedy, Dutt wrote. The OBU production will retain much of the original interpretation and setting, but the cast and crew have found ways to create humor that audiences in Shawnee and on Bison Hill will recognize and appreciate, and—in honor of Homecoming—a not-so-subtle nod to school-spirit. “I love the relationships between the different characters and the make-up of each … what makes one relationship funny and another sentimental and the other confusing and so on,” Haygarth said. “You will be immensely entertained.

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The singing is top notch. You will laugh hard. The physical choices of the ensemble will drive the show and leave you wanting more.” Shows will run Oct. 24-Nov. 3 with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays at the Craig-Dorland Theatre in Shawnee Hall on the OBU campus. There will be no show Friday, Oct. 25. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Visit okbu.edu/theatre for tickets and information.

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Early Shawnee Settlers Found Fun at Old Dam Mill on North Canadian

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ithin weeks after Pottawatomie County was settled in September 1891, the new citizens were developing the amenities of life they had left back home. Houses and businesses came first. Even brick buildings began to line downtown streets. Soon, schools and churches cropped up in the area, and it wasn’t long before families were ready for some amusement and relaxation. George Strauss and Johnny Provvens were two of the homesteaders. Strauss was originally from Germany. He and his wife claimed a quarter section just east of Shawnee. Provvens was born in Ohio and had been working as a miller in Kansas before migrating to the new territory. The two teamed up knowing the farmers needed a sawmill to ready the trees for building their homes and a mill to grind their corn for meal and feed for their animals. The two chose a spot on the North Canadian River about three miles east of Shawnee. Some descriptions place it two and a half miles east on Independence Street while other accounts put the site as one mile north of the County Club and two miles east. With the help of another local farmer, John Wadsack, they dragged boulders on wooden skids to the river. There they dumped the huge boulders into an already rocky spot, creating an artificial but effective dam. Then they built a mill with a wooden water wheel and installed a saw and a stone grinder powered by the rushing water. The two forward thinking men then recognized the possibilities as locals began using the area for fishing and often brought along a lunch. In the next couple of years, they branched out and advertised the Old Dam Mill as a recreation area. Ezra Estes later had part of the ownership. For some time, it was the go-to place for Shawnee families. There was fishing, boating and swimming in addition to picnicking. Some who could recollect about the spot told of the zip line across the river where young folks would try their luck. Many early residents of Shawnee and other nearby communities passed down stories of their families hitching up their buggies or wagons on a Sunday afternoon and making their way the three miles to the river. There they

After two homesteaders built a dam to create a mill east of town, residents began to make their way to the Old Dam Mill for some fun and recreation in Shawnee’s early days. Photo submitted

could relax in the shade and open their lunch or take in the water sports. Teenagers were known to sneak down to the site for a forbidden swim when they were supposed to be doing their chores. One of the favorite activities at the Old Mill Dam was fishing. For years, the legends of the size of fish caught there were passed down through families. Some said they heard of 75 pounders, but most said the average size was more likely 40 pounds – which is still a healthy size for the river. Experts said the outsized fish were a result of the “hole” just below the falls caused by the water continually running over the boulders. The millers had ceased operations before the place became a favorite site for recreation.

Other mills had opened in Shawnee, and the sawmill wasn’t needed as much as in the early days. Eventually activity at the Old Mill Dam died away. Benson Park – the amusement park between Shawnee and Tecumseh – was modern and more attractive, and citizens were lured there even though there was a charge. The traction company had trains going to the park, so it wasn’t necessary to hitch up the wagon team. Young people loved the opportunity to visit on their own, and the occasional danger of the river flooding at the dam was also a concern and had also changed the course a bit. After a few years in the early 1900s, the Old Mill Dam was just a pleasant memory in the minds of Shawnee’s early citizens. www.shawneeoutlook.com

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Understanding the Importance of Community, Belonging

ommunity is such an interesting word. We all have a definition or thought about what it means to us. Being a curious person, I chose to look up the actual definition so we can all be on the same page during this sort of one-sided conversation. Below is the dictionary definition: Community: noun, a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common; a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. Interesting, right? Shawnee is a community of diversity rich in textures, where you can still find downtown streets paved in brick made for exploring and making memories with family and friends. We have a sense of #ShawneeStrong and quickly band together in moments of natural disasters and celebration. Many of us feel deeply connected, know at least a few of our neighbors and feel like we belong. What if you didn’t? According to a survey released by Cigna using the University of California-Los Angeles Loneliness Scale, researchers found that 46 percent of Americans report feeling lonely sometimes or always, and 47 percent report feeling left out sometimes or always. A little less – 43 percent – report feeling isolated from others, and the same number report feeling they lack companionship and their relationships lack meaning. Pause a moment. Nearly half of our communities are lonely and feel they don’t have somewhere to “plug in,” feel valued or utilize their gifts. “Having a sense of belonging is a common experience,” Houston-based psychologist Karyn Hall wrote. “Belonging means acceptance as a member or part. Such a simple word for a huge concept. A sense of belonging is a human need, just like the need for food and shelter. Feeling that you belong is most important in seeing value in life and in coping with intensely painful emotions. Some find belonging in a church, some with friends, some with family and some on Twitter or other social media. Some see themselves as connected only to one or two people. Others believe and feel a connection to all people the world over, to humanity. Some struggle to find a sense of belonging, and their loneliness is physically painful for them.” How do we address this disparaging data here in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and why does it matter? In the recent Blue Zones Project Well-Being assessment, 55 percent of Shawnee residents understand their purpose, and 53 percent of the respondents reported that they liked what they do every day. So, we know that a little over half of our residents feel

connected, and quite possibly the rest of the folks are not sure where they fit for whatever reason. So now what? Conditions in the places where people live, learn, work and play affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes and is the wide definition of the social determinants of health, according to the Centers for Disease and Control. When people have access to food, housing, education, feel safe and have nurturing relationships, they are more inclined to make healthier choices. While you may not directly be able to change access to housing or education, each one of us can utilize our gifts and talents within our community. This utilization has a direct impact on our feeling of fellowship, attitude and feeling of well-being. Using our gifts for the betterment of others has a direct effect on our sense of well-being. We already possess the power to make our community a kind and inclusive place to live, learn, work and worship. Have you ever helped someone carry their groceries to the car, held the door for a stranger or shook hands at church with a stranger? How did you feel afterward? Maybe you walked away from the experience with a smile or a little pep in your step. Perhaps you felt a little happier. How much effort did that exchange take? Knowing that people in our community are feeling lonely or disconnected, how can we lift someone today even in the smallest way? We can make eye contact with the mom that is struggling with a small and unhappy child at the grocery store and say, “You’re doing a good job, Mom, hang in there.” Seeing another person as a person and just smiling can lift you both. Each of us can endeavor to recognize or acknowledge someone this week. Maybe go bigger with giving an hour or more of your time and volunteering with an organization that needs people with your gifts and talents. Yes, it can sound “Pollyanna-ish”, but in the paraphrased words of Gandhi, we must be the change we wish to see in the world. This is an exciting time to live in this community as there are an increasing number of ways to plug in. Here are a few to get started: • If you are interested in exploring your purpose or volunteer in the community, consider attending one of the Blue Zones Project’s free Purpose Workshops. • If you are looking to develop closer relationships with your neighbors, consider stopping by Community Renewal and becoming a block leader. • If you are passionate about recovery and would like to become a part of Gateway’s Wellness Team, contact Alicja Carter at acarter@gatewaytoprevention.org or message her through Gateway’s Facebook page.

Holly Gordon is the lead consultant for the TSET Healthy Living Program of Pottawatomie County. She has been with the organization since 2009 and holds a Master of Business Administration. In her role, she oversees environmental and social norm changes through policy adoption and implementation with countywide city governments, schools and businesses, creating organizations where the healthy choice is the first choice. Holly's community involvement includes serving on the BikeOklahoma Board of Directors, American Cancer Society volunteer and a Raleigh Bicycles 2019 National Ambassador, encouraging active transportation and creating equity. 26

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THE BRIGHT SPOT Amid the bad news and bicker- You Took The Time By Sheila Hughes ing out there, sometimes it’s nice to read a little encouragement. Many moments of tender sharing, and years of honest caring, The Bright Spot is a space to share Years Without reason and/or rhyme some inspiration or reassurance You won my heart when you took the time with the community through po- Listening to my heartaches and woes, The soul within me ebbs and flows etry or prose. If you have an idea Helping me to relax and rewind. or something to brighten some- So few of us do, but you took the time. You love me just for me being me. one’s day, submit it to editor@ Helped through unchained misery. I'm stronger, better and faithful, kind shawneeoutlook.com. A Little Song to a Man Named David By Kay Lynne Vance

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