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Terry and I both loved deer hunting. On one occasion after work I sat above his tree stand with camera and zoom lens in hand hoping to capture a photo of a trophy buck before Terry could take a shot. When Darla was visiting relatives, Terry and brother Wally would have production manager Don Beene and me over on Saturday evening to play poker – which I knew nothing about, but enjoyed the guys’ night out. Terry was ever so patient as he coached me as I learned to write. He also loved sports and had a grandson who played baseball with my grandson for Hillsdale College in Moore, OK. Quite often I still wish I could lean over Terry’s desk to ask, “What about this adjective?” Thank you, Terry, for your service to our country and for tutoring me in my career.
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W h e r e Te c h n o l o g y M e e t s H o u s e H u n t e r s by MICHELLE BROWN It is no secret that purchasing a home can be a complicated, exhausting and even confusing process. In fact, most Americans say that buying a new home was one of the most stressful events in their life. If you are a first time home buyer, that anxiety doubles as you may feel overwhelmed. You may find yourself in the uncharted territory of the MLS. The Multiple Listing Service, a database and software used by real estate brokers, represents sellers under a listing contract. This list can connect a buyer to a multitude of properties stored in the database. The listing of the property offers information regarding all homes for sale by participating brokers. Hundreds of listings are available for the house hunter, and although the MLS discloses valuable information, it may not alleviate a buyer’s stress. As a result of this increased stress level, buyers and even sellers, are looking for guidance and assistance to help make the purchase process easier and smoother. According to Realtor®, Dana Cramer, of Jolley Realty, a Virtual Home Tour may be just the answer to your house hunting dilemma. What is a virtual home tour? As Dana explained, “A virtual home tour is a valuable marketing tool that literally captures the real and accurate picture of the property.” The floor plan can actually be visualized and makes much more sense when a buyer actually sees the house instead of just through the eyes of a Realtor®. With today’s functional technology, Realtors® are able to use cell phones and actually video the home/property. The video is then shared to social media, and to real estate sites such as Realtor.com and Zillow.com, allowing the listing to be seen. Buyers are able to obtain an authentic feel as they continue their house 6 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / MAY 2020
hunting adventure. Some Realtors® even use drone videos that give an arial view of a property. Plain and simple… virtual home tours make a property come to life! It is recorded that the average American looks at six to eight different properties before settling on “the one”. But perhaps the stress of the buying process may lead to a quick and hasty decision based on home hunting anxiety, thus, leaving new home owners unhappy. By using the virtual home tour, a buyer can save enormous time, energy and money while looking for that one home that meets all their needs. The benefits of virtual home touring certainly are helpful. For instance, an out of town buyer can see all the amenities a property has to offer, yet not spend travel time. After weeding out listings that would not be a good fit, the buyer can make the trip to see specific properties in person. For the buyer who knows exactly what kind and style home is desired, virtual home tours will make the purchase go quickly and smoothly. To ensure that you find the home just for you and your family, do your property research and discuss your desires and family home needs with your real estate agent, and use the virtual home touring idea to your advantage. Let this new convenient real estate option do the work for you. It can eliminate your stress and in today’s climate, that is a huge benefit! If you are in the market to buy or sell property, consider using a virtual home tour as you begin looking. There are a multitude of home and property listings for sale along The Corridor so take a virtual home tour and see the listings this Spring! n
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Brooklyn Works Harder BRISTOW, OK GRAD, BROOKLYN WAYLAND IN WASHINGTON, D.C. by JOSH HARRINGTON
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Being a journalist is one of the most thankless and unforgiving occupations to which someone could ever subject themselves. It is also inherently critical to the survival of our democracy in the United States. Without unbiased journalism, how would earth-shattering revelations like Watergate have been brought to light? How would the American populace stay informed of crony capitalism and nepotism commonplace in government? How would our media avoid falling to projections supplied by a politburo, akin to the news in Soviet Russia or Communist China today? “The press should be a watchdog for the American people against the government,” University of Oklahoma student Brooklyn Wayland pointed out. Ms. Wayland is not merely a journalism student. She’s been in the thick of politics and humanities for as long as she can remember, and she has a keen interest in bringing the latest and most pressing revelations to light. What I remember most about Brooklyn in high school was that she was very involved and very driven to succeed. She was at every football game, every school concert, every school play, and always wearing her bright, beaming smile. I recently caught up with my longtime friend to flip the script and interview the interviewer. Brooklyn is the daughter of Mike and Cindy Wayland of Bristow; Mike is the Principal at Cushing High School and Cindy is the Counselor at Edison Elementary School in Bristow, but you can also catch her with a camera on the sideline under the Friday Night Lights. Brooklyn and her brother, Tyler, graduated from Bristow High School in 2017 and 2019, respectively, and they are now both going on to pursue their collegiate endeavors. Brooklyn currently attends the University of Oklahoma in Norman where she is enrolled at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Despite her rather fiery passion for journalism evident in our discussion, as well as her ambitions to work for the New York Times or the Washington Post, she wasn’t always sure that’s what she wanted to do. “The first time I wanted to be a journalist was when I read a piece on the 15th Anniversary of 9/11, and the experience of reading something I didn’t remember at all, seeing photos, and hearing the personal stories of the victims was intriguing to me. I think it’s amazing that I could feel like I was there even though I wasn’t.”
This intrigue sparked her interest, and, after taking note of similar revelations of OU faculty Julie Jones, Mike Boettcher, and John Schmeltzer, it became cemented that this was her calling. Brooklyn also cites her parents’ encouragement has been vital to her success. “My parents have been so supportive; at first, I was scared to tell them I didn’t want to go to law school, since every parent wants their child to go to law school or medical school. I told them, and they said, ‘If that’s what your passion is, you have to do it.’” This decision has blossomed into many opportunities for Brooklyn. She was afforded the privilege to not only intern at the Shawnee News Star where she learned the ropes of local journalism, but also the chance to live in Washington, D.C. for three months as an intern for the Gaylord News where she covered the latest news regarding our delegates and bills that impact our state. This outlet has allowed her work to be syndicated across Oklahoma publications as well as developing long-lasting connections that eventually flourished into a summer internship with the Huffington Post where she will continue to cover politics. While working for the Gaylord News, Brooklyn notably spoke to and covered Governor Kevin Stitt, Senator Jim Inhofe, and Congresswoman Kendra Horn and even went to New Hampshire to document Senator Elizabeth Warren’s visit during her bid in the 2020 Democratic primaries; however, despite covering some of the most powerful people in the nation, her self-professed most notable interview came in the form of one she conducted with an elder of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes. “He told me the story of his grandparents being educated at Riverside Indian Boarding School (of Anadarko,) and it was just really a beautiful interview. I’d never met this man, but we talked for two hours; we just chatted about his life, what his upbringing entailed, and by the end of it, we were both crying and laughing together. I will never forget that. He gave me a beaded medallion at the end that he had made, and told me it was a part of their culture to give to people who make impacts in their lives. It’s a gift that I treasure greatly.” For Brooklyn, keeping her pieces relevant, accurate, and concise has been both difficult, but also second-nature, as she touts herself as her biggest critic. She recounted the time writing her article for the Native American volume, as she endlessly revised it before she decided to completely rewrite it to her liking, and, for someone who puts the “pro” in “procrastination,” hearing this sent shivers down my spine. Alongside peer reviews to ensure a complete lack of bias, another way she keeps relevancy is to soak up as much information on a topic as possible before heading into anything from a press briefing or a simple interview. “I do this so I feel like I’m an expert on the subject before I go into writing about it. For example, I’ve written about health care so much recently which is something I had to become very literate on very fast. Trying to understand all the complicated subjects that are covered is super important as a journalist.” To ensure her expertise, she confessed that, at times, she may have literally chased delegates across the Capitol to get the latest scoop. While she acknowledged people will ap-
preciate your credibility if they can sense that you’re genuine in your work, for a busy politician, chasing them down is often the most effective way to get the facts. “When I was working at the Capitol, my friends used to say, “The devil may work hard, but Brooklyn works harder!” I didn’t see it in the same light; I just had so much fun doing what I got to do, I kind of lost sight of the fact that it was my job.” Towards the end of our conversation, I asked who her dream interview was, and, in typical Brooklyn fashion, she went above and beyond to enchant me with her insight. “I’m going to have to pick a couple of people; I can’t just pick one: Michelangelo, as there’s something so beautiful about how he captured human essence and emotion in his art; FDR, just because he’s my favorite president. He took such care to rebuild the nation and to combat fascism; and Paul from the Bible, who was persecuted for what he believed in but continued that fight, a quality I think is admirable and beautiful. And he really showcases human drive.” Brooklyn was eloquent, thoughtful, and courteous throughout our discussions, but her closing statements on Paul the Apostle really struck a chord with me. In the face of certain peril, Paul continued to fight for his beliefs, and, in a sort, journalists are comrades in that fight. They are constantly at odds with the establishment in the fight for truth. This truth is something Brooklyn has a great fervor to communicate, and I certainly wish her well in her future endeavors. n
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The current climate in real estate is a a tricky one, as with everything in our world at the moment. However, Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma deemed real estate professionals and real estate related businesses as essential. This has enabled us to continue the important job of getting homes listed, shown, under contract, and closed. The market is temporarily stalled, but make no mistake...it’s not going away! While interest rates are at an all time low, it is the perfect time to take advantage of a market that enables buyers to obtain a home loan with significantly more bang for their buck. What someone can afford now will be of much greater value with lower payments than what you may be able to find if you wait a few months to buy. Home buyers will pay more for the very same home, when the interest rates return to a higher percentage rate and the market is flooded with buyers. One of my favorite real estate coaches was quoted as saying, “ The market is running a half price sale, and people are out hoarding toilet paper.” While that may be somewhat of a joke due to all the craziness, the point is made is that there are amazing deals to be made right now in real estate if you approach this time with positivity instead of panic. Be brave and educate yourself on the home buying process either by visiting with a real estate professional or local lender. They are always happy to help you find the best program for your particular situation. Now is the perfect time! The savvy buyer will realize the importance of taking advantage of the current market by getting pre-qualified for your mortgage so you 18 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / MAY 2020
will know what you can borrow, and by acting now. First time home buyers are in an excellent position to get a sweetheart of a deal. Lower priced homes are still selling very well. Consumers should move forward, despite concerns and fears. Go shopping! Very shortly, when things return to a more normal real estate buying and selling atmosphere, the market should explode. At the very least, use this time to become prepared so that when the market resumes you will be ready to proceed quickly. Sellers should take this time to get their homes ready for the market and have them listed! Inventory is low and we definitely have a need for more homes for sale in our area. And with kids already out of school, families are ready to make a move even sooner than usual. I have had some clients close on new homes this month that were going to wait for school to be out, but have already closed and moved into a new area. They were very excited to be able to get a jump start on the Spring/ Summer months and get settled in early. I’ve heard the slogan, “Home is our Sanctuary, Our place of Refuge, of Solace and of Peace.” Homes are not bound by the walls that hold them together, but by the memories, love and joy that are found there. n Dana Cramer is a 5-year Realtor with Century 21 Jolley Realty in Cushing, OK. She quickly rose to a multi-million dollar producer and top agent status for four years in a row. Awards include Rising Star 2016, Masters Ruby 2017, Emerald 2018, and 2019 the Diamond Award, and was designated by the Residential Real Estate Council as a Certified Residential Specialist in 2019. She is also a 2019 graduate of the Leadership Program for the Oklahoma Association of Realtors.
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My friend, Anna Hubbard, Pastor of the First Christian Presbyterian Church of Pryor, Oklahoma, created a video entitled, “Empty Sanctuaries: Right Now This Is What Love Looks Like…” (Available on YouTube). She collected pictures of empty church sanctuaries from across the state. She wove these pictures into a montage accompanied by sacred music, creating a very emotional picture of empty churches on Sundays right now. Empty because the people of faith are staying home to protect the most vulnerable folks in our communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. During these days I often sit in the empty pews in my congregation’s sanctuary praying for worshippers who are normally present for worship on Sunday mornings. Right now, love is an empty church sanctuary. As I write this article, I celebrate that, as far as I know, nobody in my faith community has been exposed to the Covid-19 virus. Who knew that staying home from church would be a loving act of faith, of being Church? I fully agree with those who say that the Church is not a building. An old Avery & Marsh song reminds us, “We are the Church:” The Church is not a building; the Church is not a steeple; The Church is not a resting place; the Church is a people! Empty church buildings have drawn fresh knew 24 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / MAY 2020
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with MR. GREEN (and others) Things are sure different today, aren’t they? What a difference a day, week or month makes! In a season when I like to visit and write about upcoming events, festivals, concerts and assorted musical outings, this virus business has left its mark. There’s little that has been left untouched in the way we live our lives, earn our livings and enjoy our days and nights. The live music business, like many businesses, has come to a screeching halt for the time being. Live performance has taken a sudden, jarring shift now since clubs, restaurants, bars and even churches have been closed altogether or moved online into the virtual world. It’s also affected school systems. In a big way. Mr. Tom Green is an educator. A music teacher in the Cushing school system. I’ve seen him in action. He’s energizing, fun, and the kids love the music he brings to life and passes along to them. I wanted to know more about him, how he came to be a music teacher and how he’s dealing with classes moving to a strictly, for now, online format. So I asked. It seems that Tom Green was born in Watertown, South Dakota in 1972. He’s the 2nd oldest of four – two boys, two girls. His father passed away some time ago. His mother still lives in South Dakota. He said his family was very influential in instilling a love of music. Both mother and father graduated from the University of South Dakota with music degrees. And he followed in their footsteps. 28 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / MAY 2020
SInging in church and choirs were a big part of their family life. They all play instruments. RR: Was your family influential in the area of music? TG: Yes, very much. My parents both graduated with a music degree from the University of South Dakota as did I. We all love to sing in school and church choirs. We all can play certain instruments. He said, “I realized at a very young age that music was going to be a valuable part of my life because I was selected to be the main singer in a church Christmas program. A few solos at age eight makes you grow quickly in that area! “I have been in Band since 5th grade where I played the trumpet and started singing in contests and in choir since Kindergarten. I was always influenced and encouraged to do my best by my parents and siblings. I auditioned in high school and was selected to four years of All-State Chorus. I knew there was a calling into music at that time. My parents were teachers and I was determined, once again, to do my best. At the University of South Dakota, my focus and goal was always to be a music teacher.”
When you see him in action it appears quite obvious that this is his natural calling, his comfort zone. He plays all instruments (or most of them anyway). He holds a degree in Music Education both in vocal and instrumental (K-12). He’s been in the Cushing school system since 2018. I asked if it seemed that kids are eager to learn music. “Yes, I believe children can find so much available for them to learn in music. It is the universal language. Music is in every part of life. Music brings people together and allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit. No matter what language we speak, what color we are, the lean of our politics or the expression of our love and our faith, music proves that we are the same.” RR: How has the current COVID-19 situation changed the way you offer music instruction? TG: “I have adapted and learned some new ways and teaching styles via the computer. It has expanded my thought process as well as my horizon.” RR: Can outsiders view some of this work online? TG: “Yes, I have created a YouTube channel that is open to the public and the world. You can find that channel by entering the following web address- shorturl.at/ blosV.” (Check it out!) RR: Any advice to parents of grade school kids who are now (hopefully!) learning at home? TG: “Continue to let your child learn and grow with music. It is proven that it helps their reading, math and science.” RR: Is there anything you’d like folks to know that I haven’t asked? TG: “Music is a part of my life and I thank my parents for instilling that into me at such a young age.” Our 4 year old is now being homeschooled like all of his classmates. We check in with his teacher and classmates through a virtual portal once or twice a week and wave hello. Mr. Green is a part of this weekly exercise and music has been a lifesaver for us. I hope the kids in your life are able to take advantage of such things as well! As for live music online, I’ve heard from a few singer/ songwriters/artists lately who are doing their live broadcasts solely via social media. I wanted to pass along just a sampling of those I’m familiar with just in case you’ve got some time on your hands to explore.
On Tuesdays at 8 pm, Oklahoma CIty’s Andy Adams does a live streaming he calls ‘Tuesday Tunes’. The Round Barn in Arcadia hosts a Saturday morning live music session at 10:30 a.m. A different artist is featured each Saturday. Carter Sampson, self proclaimed Queen of Oklahoma and organizer of Oklahoma’s Rock and Roll camp for Girls, streams live, Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m. from her living room. Brandon Clark from the Tulsa area (BC and the Big Rig) does a live stream from the page of the Mercury Lounge Tulsa Livestream, Sundays at 4:00 p.m. The Imaginaries (Shane Henry and Maggie McClure) of Oklahoma City broadcast twice weekly in a series called ‘Quarantunes’ Wed and Sat at 7:00 p.m. I hope this finds you and yours coping well, learning, finding patience and forbearance and enjoying one another in this new chapter of our history together. And if the occasion moves you, raise your voice in song. It’s good for the soul!
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Selling Secret #1: The first impression is the only impression No matter how good the interior of your home looks, buyers have already judged your home before they walk through the door. You never have a second chance to make a first impression plus you can typically get a 100-percent return on the money you put into your home’s curb appeal. Selling Secret #2: Always be ready to show Your house needs to be “show-ready” at all times Selling Secret #3: The kitchen comes first You’re not actually selling your house, you’re selling your kitchen – that’s how important it is. The fastest, most inexpensive kitchen updates include painting and new cabinet hardware. Use a neutralcolor paint so you can present buyers with a blank canvas where they can start envisioning their own style. Selling Secret #4: Take the home out of your house One of the most important things to do when selling your house is to de-personalize it. The more personal stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Selling Secret #5: Don’t over-upgrade Quick fixes before selling always pay off: Get a new fresh coat of paint on the walls. Clean the curtains or go buy some inexpensive new ones. Replace door handles, cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are on track, fix leaky faucets and clean the grout. Selling Secret #6: Conceal the critters Not everybody is a dog- or cat-lover. Buyers don’t
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And the plot thickened. Delilah and Karon had concluded that their poker buddy and long-time family friend, Patty, was, if not THE Mrs. Wrigley (head of an infamous group of criminals), she was at the very least heavily involved. While playing poker, Patty had inadvertently made a comment about the absence of Eli and Dooby. Only Delilah and Karon knew the guys had taken a spur of the moment trip to Washington D. C. to interrogate Abigail, Delilah’s cousin and the presumed Mrs. Wrigley, and Delilah and Karon had made no one privy to that information. Delilah and Karon stood in the middle of the back yard after Patty and Odie had departed the ranch. The security light between the garage and well house cut the darkness with a warm amber glow. “Why did you drag me out here?” Karon asked. “Because I think Patty planted that bug in my key chain nine months ago,” Delilah said softly. “And I’m quite sure she planted another one this evening when she was in the kitchen getting more tea.” “Sweet Jesus,” Karon exclaimed. “What are you going to do?” “I don’t know,” Delilah said. “I need to get in touch with Eli or Dooby. But I think it’s important Patty believes that I, we, are none the wiser.” Karon nodded vigorously. “Good plan,” she said. “Have you got your phone with you?” Deli lah asked. Karon reached behind her, and with great effort she tugged the cell phone from the hip pocket of her jeans. You could practically hear the fabric sigh with relief at not being stretched so tightly. “Call Dooby. See if you get an answer,” Delilah said. “I don’t like this,” Karon said, after a few moments with her ear against the phone. “No answer, and it didn’t even go to voice mail. It just rang.” “Same thing I get when I try to call either one of them,” Delilah offered. 32 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / MAY 2020
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They had been gone three days. And for the same period of time they had been incommunicado. Eli had told Delilah he would call her when he had a chance. Delilah was somewhat certain that Dooby had made the same promise to Karon. Any number of things could have happened, all of which were running through Delilah’s mind. The plane could have crashed. But if that were the circumstance surely, she’d have seen it on the news and someone would have contacted her. Surely. Eli and Dooby could have been intercepted by members of the Mrs. Wrigley operation, in which case the criminals could be holding Eli & Dooby against their will, or worse, they could have killed them. Delilah felt a cold chill over her entire body. She sucked in a deep breath, and felt sick at her stomach. “Are you okay?” Karon asked, taking hold of Delilah’s arm. Delilah nodded. The more likely scenario was that they were simply undercover and unable to answer the call at the risk of being identified. This thought calmed Delilah’s anxiety, but only marginally. “I’m fine. I’m good,” Delilah said. “Okay, so, you go on and I’ll look for the monitoring device.” “No, I’ll help you look for it,” Karon said. “No,” Delilah exclaimed. “She can’t know we know. So, I need to just look for it on my own as though I’m NOT looking. Know what I mean?” “I guess,” Karon capitulated reluctantly. “I
need to get my purse.” Karon went in the house and retrieved her purse, then joined Delilah who had remained outside, securing the garage, the garage apartment (which didn’t need securing), and the well house. When Karon returned outside with here purse slung over her shoulder, her car keys in hand, and her cell phone somewhere besides her hip pocket, Delilah requested a ride to the mobile home where Joel resided. It was at the end of a gravel lane that went south through a grove of pecan trees about a quarter of a mile from the main house. Once they reached the trailer, Karon cut the engine and insisted she accompany Delilah inside. After a half dozen knocks, Joel came to the door. “Something wrong?” he asked. “May we?” Delilah asked, motioning inward. Joel took a step back, and with a swipe of his arm welcomed the ladies into his home. They sat down on the sofa, while Joel muted the television. And then the explanation began. “Oh, wow!” Joel said, rubbing his cheeks with his hands. “This is an unexpected turn of events. Though not entirely surprising.” “What do you mean?” Delilah asked. “Well, a couple things Blaize said in passing about Patty’s retirement, and her close association with George,” Joel said. “I didn’t think anything of it at the time because, well . . . you
know. Blaize was suspicious of everyone.” Delilah couldn’t argue with that. “Okay, well, as long as you understand that any conversation we have at the house about Eli and Dooby can’t in anyway suggest we know she’s listening, but at the same time, we can’t give away any information,” Delilah said. “Which may be a moot point anyway, since we currently seem to have no contact with them. Incommunicado.” “Good word,” Joel said. “No communication. You know, in physics, the no-communication theorem or no-signaling principle is a no-go theorem from quantum information theory which states that, during measurement of an entangled quantum state, it’s impossible for one observer, by making a measurement of a subsystem of the total state, to communicate information to another observer.” And then he took a deep breath and sighed. Crickets. “I don’t think that boy’s human,” Karon said. “Don’t give him a hard time, Karon,” Delilah said. “So, you got this Joel?” “Yeah,” Joel agreed. “Okay, I’m going back to the house,” Delilah said. As Karon pulled up to the main house, she paused a moment. “You want me to stay out here with you tonight?” she asked Delilah. “Why?” Delilah said, as she opened the car door.
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“I don’t know,” Karon said. “For some reason, it just feels wrong leaving you here alone.” “I’ll be fine, Karon,” Delilah said with a chuckle. “Besides, Joel is here.” Karon shot Delilah a hard look of derision. “You’re kidding, right?” she asked. “Talk about nocommunication.” They both laughed. “Alright, then,” Karon said. “You call me if you need anything.” Once in the house, Delilah spent thirty minutes in the kitchen searching for a bug. She assumed it would be the same or similar to the one that had been planted in the key chain, which was comparable to a small electric fuse; cylindrical in shape. But at the same time, she didn’t rule out the possibility that the listening device could be different. Much to her chagrin, she found nothing. She finished cleaning the kitchen, and adjourned to the living room, where she watched the 10:00 news. Then, before going to bed, she locked all the doors, turned out all the lights, except for the night light in the bathroom downstairs, and she headed upstairs. She popped a movie she’d seen more than a hundred times into the DVD player, set the timer on the television for an hour, and then dressed for bed. She was asleep within 15 minutes. An unfamiliar sound woke Delilah. The television was still
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115 W. 4th St. (Rt. 66) BRISTOW, OK
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Now accepting new patients!
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600 E. Main St. / CUSHING
918-225-3115
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2102 E. Main • Cushing • 918-223-9321
WE ARE OPEN!!!
Come see us for some great AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD!! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER
Mon - Thur 11 to 9 • Fri & Sat 11 to 10 • Sunday 11 to 3 OWNERS: Manuel & Nellye Chicas Reservations & Carryout Available Banquet Rooms Available! Call to Reserve!
TO GO ORDERS WELCOME!
GREAT FOOD AWAITS at DAN’S BBQ on ROUTE 66!
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Highway 66 / Davenport OK
918-377-2288
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Join us for Lunch Please Come and Dine In!
WE ARE OPEN !
(No Buffet this year)
SUNDAY, MAY 10 HOURS: Sunday 11AM-2PM / Wed-Sat 11AM-8PM Closed Monday and Tuesday
HIGHWAY 51 / YALE, OK www.mugsysgrubhouse.com
918-387-4200
Thank you so much for your support during the time our dining room was closed!
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507 West 4th Street / Stroud, OK
918-968-4228 /918-290-9078 HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:30am - 2:30pm
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