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I know you’ve heard the term “staycation”, which is what I do almost every year. It has become more exciting for me than any vacation, thanks to my son’s ten month old Labrador Retriever puppy. The Cushing City Park is located right behind my house with its newly built walking path, which hundreds of people now use. Residents, including whole families, even come from other cities to enjoy all the amenities, including the swimming pool, picnic shelters, duck pond, and a grand array of playground equipment such as slides and swings and more. The adventure begins each evening when I walk out my back door holding a leash for my older dog, Lucky. The Lab, Daisy, on the other hand walks and stays close to me. Well, hopefully close! Once she had an encounter with several teenage boys sitting in the grass visiting with the girls. Daisy masterfully and quietly came up behind one of the boys and took his plastic bottle of Pepsi and jogged away with it. He shouted, “Hey! That dog just stole my drink!” Of course, the crowd got a huge laugh!
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net of chains. One day as the dogs and I were out enjoying our walk, a beautiful bright orange frisbee landed near our feet. Of course it was as though Daisy has just been given a plate of gold, and the race was on. The owner shouted, “Hey, your dog has my frisbee!” Finally, a few families were enjoying a reunion under one of the pavilions and Daisy decided to pose as a long-lost cousin. As moms, dads, and several children petted and loved on her, Daisy decided she needed the large bag of potato chips more than the owner, which happed to be a little seven-year-old girl. Again, the chase was on! I LOVE my staycation, even though it entails chasing Miss Daisy!
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Vacationing in June makes for such a wonderful time during the year: it’s still early enough in the summer that it isn’t blistering hot, the kids aren’t far removed from school-mode, and our favorite destinations are hitting their stride for accommodating waves of tourists. Living in the real world with a full-time job combined with the uncertainty of this year’s travelling season, I find myself pining for the days of annual June vacations. I blame one particular June escapade as the reason why. As much as people hate being labeled a “tourist,” I’ve always been one to embrace the term. My 8th-Grade English teacher, Sherry Edens, provided my family and me with just the opportunity to wear that badge of honor once again in June of 2014. She coordinated through the school an EF (Education First) organized guided tour to Ireland on a feature trip that they still offer called “The Emerald Isle.” For this excursion, EF flies its customers to the east coast of the island, and you breathe in the salty Irish Sea air as you embark from Dublin to the Ring of Kerry in the southwest corner, before returning to Dublin. This itinerary takes place all in a matter of nine days. As an American, at first, it sounded like a gruelling, Rat Race-style, cannonball run, but, to be quite honest, nine days were more than ample for our tour group to cover the 400 miles, round trip. For reference, Bristow is about 400 miles to St. Louis one way, which is a drive that can be easily made within the span of a day. My preparation for the trip began with signing up, of course, which was a breeze. My parents were eager to sign up as quickly as possible for this trip of a lifetime; our group was organized nearly a year before, and it was a small group at that. My friends Connor Corwin and Grant Mahaney were among 6 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020
those who came on the trip, which made for a more entertaining experience in gathering their rather peculiar insights. From the get go, the pair were most excited to see the architectural differences between American golf courses and the courses found in Ireland, the latter of which is a mere ferry ride from the “Home of Golf” at St. Andrews Links in Fife County of Scotland. Golfers. The next item on my agenda was procuring my passport, and I regret not getting a haircut before accomplishing that task. I look forward to the passport’s expiration so I can finally renew it and travel to a different country without the customs agent assuming I was going for the all-too flattering Ringo Starr cut circa 1964. After that, I got my wardrobe ready, which felt odd as I packed my jeans and sweatshirts in preparation for the cooler weather. Despite all of my preparation and excitement, my enthusiasm paled in comparison to my parents’. My mother and father were absolutely ecstatic as they had recently begun a genealogy kick and, lo’ and behold, we had some Irish roots. By the time May rolled around, my brother and my sister both got married within mere weeks of each other, which made for a nice little weight gain to burn off in walking tours. The only thing that stood between my family and the Emerald Isle was an hour flight from Tulsa to Chicago and an eight-hour flight to Dublin. After a rather short flight to O’Hare International Airport, we met up with the other half of our tour group to enjoy our one and a half hour layover in Chicago. While in the food court, my father and I tried Chicago-style pizza for the first time, which definitely is made better at Savastano’s in Tulsa with all due respect to the Windy City for having devised the concoction. We passed through the gate, and much
to my chagrin, I learned my parents lucked out and got the area adjacent to first class on our international flight, which basically meant they got all the first class amenities at a coach price. I sat with the peons in coach, and we watched the Silver Linings Playbook, which was very enthralling given my crush on the lead actress, Jennifer Lawrence. It was a sort of red eye, but with the time change, we landed at around 10 in the morning in Dublin.
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The moment I stepped off the plane, the Dublin International Airport was surreal: I came off the jet bridge and was on foreign soil for the first time. I clutched onto the straps of my carryon backpack a little tighter, and the magnitude of this occasion began to truly manifest to me.
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I thought it was just an expression, but, seriously, the whole place is green, I noticed as I gazed out the airplane window. The moment I stepped off the plane, the Dublin International Airport was surreal: I came off the jet bridge and was on foreign soil for the first time. I clutched onto the straps of my carryon backpack a little tighter, and the magnitude of this occasion began to truly manifest to me. I glanced at my friends to see if they had the same gaze of bewilderment, but the only awe I saw in their eyes was their admiration of the large Rory McIlroy mural on the wall across from our gate. Golfers. We exited the airport terminal, got our stamps at customs, and headed to the baggage claim where we met up with our tour guide, Cathal (pronounced Cawhull, the Irish version of the name Charles). Despite our guide’s insistence on his name’s pronunciation, my Okie father insisted on calling the man “Carl,” which he would eventually answer to on my father’s prompts. It was June 10th, so it was Grant’s birthday, which we celebrated an hour later at a pub with fish and chips. I’m going to take a brief aside here, and this isn’t a dig at the people who live in Ireland: if you plan to make this trip, either carry an extra carryon full of your favorite condiments and treats, or just plan on dying a little on the inside. As much fun as I had on this trip, I was appalled by all of their gourmet except the shepherd’s pie. At the pub where we celebrated Grant’s birthday, I ordered fish and chips, expecting a deliciously greasy mess of cod and french fries
with ketchup and malt vinegar. Needless to say, they either don’t understand the complex nature of deepfrying and adding corn syrup to ketchup, or they love shooting down the hopes and dreams of American tourists. From our stay in Dublin, we learned the Celtic, Viking, and British history of Ireland’s largest and capital city, and we visited the Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral (which is an Anglican Church, a fact that dealt a grievous blow to my Irish-Catholic pride). We then journeyed to Galway, where I was introduced to hurling, the Celtic ball and stick sport dubbed “the fastest sport in the world,” and Gaelic football. From Galway, we made our way around the Ring of Kerry, and visited the Cliffs of Moher via a rocky boat ride. It was so rocky that many in our tour group were too queasy to embark out onto the deck to take in the splendor and Atlantic air, particularly, my mother, who clutched onto her sick sack like a purse. We stayed in a garment factory renovated into a grand hotel which sported a large green where we played soccer with some of the locals. While in the Ring of Kerry, we also visited a small town called Waterville, where Charlie Chaplin would stay on holiday. The next day, we visited Blarney Castle and we all kissed the Blarney Stone, which I thought and still think is pretty unsanitary and not for the faint of heart, as you kiss the stone nearly 100 feet above the ground while being held by an elderly man. In fact, we visited and passed probably a hundred castles, of all different ages and shapes and styles. Toward the end of our trip, we even stayed in one such castle, which reminded me more of Hogwarts from the Harry Potter series in that it was harrowing to navigate. On the next to last day, Cathal took us to the National Horse Farm in Kildare. I am terrified of horses, so I was sweating bullets the entire time. My nervousness was subdued by humor as this visit garnered my father, Tommy, the nickname “Tommy the Teaser,” after the teaser stallion who resided at the farm. After nine days, our journey had come to an end. The next day we landed in Chicago, and I had the best cheeseburger I’d ever tasted, drenched in ketchup. There are so many stories from this trip that I can’t even begin to chronicle in this article. For everyday, there was a brand new experience and beautiful sights to take in, and rest assured, Connor and Grant got more than their fill of golf courses. I saw more than I’d ever imagined, and I’m blessed to have my mother who loves and to have had my father who loved me enough to take me on an adventure of that scale at only fourteen years old. I encourage everyone to make one such trip. I encourage everyone to visit the home of your ancestors as you may just walk in their exact footsteps. n THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020 7
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STILLWATER FARMER’S MARKET – STILLWATER Wednesday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. thru August 30 1001 S. Duck St. (Prairie Arts Center) www.stillwaterfarmersmarket.com for fall and winter locations
STILLWATER FARMER’S MARKET (2ND LOCATION) – STILLWATER Monday 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. thru September 24 600 S. Adams St. (Stillwater Medical Clinic) www.stillwaterfarmersmarket.com for fall and winter locations
JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS CUSHING Viewing: July 4 at dark
DAVENPORT Viewing: July 4 at dark at North Park Fireworks, games and food (918) 377-2235
MANNFORD
GOLF COURSES 4615 E. 9th St (918) 225-0811 Features: 18 holes, Banquet room, event center, golf shop, practice facilities Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday – Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
POSTPONED TILL LABOR DAY July 4 Celebration on the Lake Extras: Bring your lawn chairs for an evening of family fun. Activities for kids of all ages followed by an incredible fireworks extravaganza choreographed to music. mannfordchamber.com
CHANDLER MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE – CHANDLER
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BUFFALO ROCK GOLF & VENUE – CUSHING
870426 S. 3420 Rd. / (405) 258-3068 Features: 9 Holes, Driving Range, Snack Bar, Pro Shop, Covered Pavilion with Grills Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 8 a.m. to Dusk Tuesday - Friday $10 all day Weekends (18-hole limit) $12 Closed Mondays
GOLF CLUB AT CIMARRON TRAIL – PERKINS 1400 Lover’s Lane / (405) 547-5701 Features: 18 Holes, Snack Bar with Patio, Banquet Room Available, Monday’s Senior Day with $20 Cart and Green Fees, Tuesday nights Men’s League 5:30 p.m. Hours: Seven days a week 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
LAKESIDE GOLF CLUB – STILLWATER 5201 N. Washington St / (405) 372-3399 Features: 18 Holes, Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Patio Seating, Practice Putting Green, Locker Rooms Hours: Seven days a Week 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PRAGUE GOLF COURSE – PRAGUE 1112 N. Ayers St. / (405) 567-2270 Features: 9 Holes, Sand and Water Traps, Club House, Snacks Hours: Seven Days a Week Sunup to Sundown
SAPULPA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE – SAPULPA 1200 W. Dewey / (918) 224-0237 Features: 18 Holes, Putting Green, Driving Range, Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Patio Seating, Hours: Seven Days a Week 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
STROUD MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE – STROUD 603 Golf Drive / (918) 968-2105 Features: 9 Holes, Concessions and Snack Bar, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Golf Carts and Putting Greens Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – Dark Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - Dark
June 27th 4th of July Celebration 306 E Peterson St (Oilton Public School)
STILLWATER CANCELLED www.stillwater.org
YALE Viewing: July 4 at Jim Thorpe Park (918) 387-2405
LAKES ARCADIA LAKE 9000 E. 2nd / (405) 216-7470 Features: Tent and RV Camping Sites, Biking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Children Playground, Contains 4 Different Parks - 3 Camping Parks and 1 Day Park
BELL COW LAKE AND EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND – CHANDLER One mile north of Chandler on Hwy 18, 1.5 miles west on Lake Road, then 1 mile north. Chandler / (405) 258-1460 Features: Boat Ramp/Dock, Picnic Areas with Grills, Fishing Dock, Swimming Beach, Primitive Camping, RV Hook-ups with Water and Electric, Pavilions Available, Horse Trails, Jet Skis Allowed with Boat Permit
BOOMER LAKE – STILLWATER Boomer and Lakeview / (405) 747-8070 Features: Boating, Fishing, Picnic Areas, Frisbee Golf, Paved Walking Trail
CHANDLER LAKE – CHANDLER Northwest of Chandler / (405) 258-3212 Features: Boat Dock, Fishing Dock
HEYBURN LAKE – KELLYVILLE 27349 W. Heyburn Lake Road / (918) 247-6391 www.swt.usace.army.mil Features: Swimming, Boating, Fishing, 3 Boat Ramps, Horse Trails, Hiking Trails, Biking Trails, Picnic Areas, 14 Miles of Trails Available, 50 Amp Service for RV Hook-ups
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KEYSTONE – MANNFORD 23115 W. Wekiwa Road / (918) 865-2621 Features: Boating Rental, Sandy Beaches, Primitive Camping, RV Hook-ups with Water and Electric, 2 Off Road Vehicle Areas, 3 Marinas, Swimming, Horse Trails, Mountain Biking Trials, Hiking and Backpacking Trails, Fishing, Showers, Cabins Available (918) 865-4991
LAKE CARL BLACKWELL – STILLWATER 11000 W. Highway 51 / (405) 372-5157 Features: Fishing, Boating, Water Sports, Swimming, Picnic Areas, Primitive and RV Camping, Horse Trails
Hours: Thursday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Admission: Free drumrighthistoricalsociety.org
JIM THORPE HOME – YALE 706 E. Boston / (918) 387-2815 Features: The former home of 1912 Olympian Jim Thorpe, Artifacts from Jim Thorpe and his family Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed Sunday Admission: Free
LINCOLN COUNTY MUSEUM OF PIONEER HISTORY – CHANDLER
NW Side of Stillwater off of Hwy 177 (405) 747-8085 East Recreational Area – W on Lake McMurtry Rd or West Recreational Area – N on Redlands Rd. Features: Primitive Setting, Boating, Concessions and Bait Shop, Tent and RV Camping
719 Manvel Ave / (405) 258-2425 Features: Local History, Marionette, Silent Movies, Genealogy Materials Hours: Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed SundayWednesday Admission: Free okpioneermuseum.org
MEEKER LAKE – MEEKER
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LAKE MCMURTRY – STILLWATER
Hwy 62 and Kickapoo Road / (405) 279-3321 Features: Boating, Horse Trails, Swimming, Fishing, Picnic Areas
PRAGUE LAKE – PRAGUE 3 Miles W. of Hwy 62 and Hwy 2 North (405) 567-2270 Features: Stocked Fishing, Trail Riding, Hiking Trails, RV Hook-ups, Handicapped Accessible Bathrooms with Showers, Children Playground
SHAWNEE TWIN LAKES – SHAWNEE (405) 878-1529 Features: Boating, Primitive Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Parks with Pavilions
STROUD MUNICIPAL LAKE – STROUD 358998 E. 840 Rd / (918) 968-2890 Features: Swimming Beach, Horse Trails, Camp Sites, Primitive Camping – Kids Tents Free, RV Hook-ups with Water and Electric, Jet Skis Allowed, Public Restrooms and Showers, 2 Pavilions Available, 3 Boat Ramps, Fishing, Senior Rates Available
MUSEUMS
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CARL HUBBELL MUSEUM – MEEKER City Hall, 510 W. Main / (405) 279-3321 Features: Memorabilia of Carl Hubbell, American Baseball Player and Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Admission: Free
DRUMRIGHT HISTORICAL MUSEUM – DRUMRIGHT 301 E. Broadway Street / (918) 352-3002 Features: Housed in a 1915 Santa Fe Depot, Oil Field Memorabilia and Tools, Local History 18 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020
Toonrod Ave. and Hwy 51 / (918) 865-2665 Features: Local Area History Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission: Free
MEEKER HISTORICAL MUSEUM – MEEKER 510 W. Carl Hubbell Blvd. / (405) 279-3321 Features: Local Artifacts Call for Hours Admission: Free
NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE – PRAGUE 304 Jim Thorpe Blvd. / (405) 567-3080 Ext. 3404 www.shrineofinfantjesus.org Features: Shrine dedicated to Jesus Christ in His Humanity, over 400 years of History from Prague Czechoslovakia, Monthly Novena, Worship Services Open to Public, Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m., Sun ay 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Admission: Free iopshrine.org
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM-STILLWATER 405 W. Hall of Fame Ave. http://nwhof.org/stillwater/ Features: America’s shrine to the sport of wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, is a focal point for preserving the heritage of the sport, celebrating new achievements, and encouraging the youth of our land to aspire to lofty goals. Open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
OKLAHOMA WONDERTORIUM CHILDREN’S MUSEUM – STILLWATER 308 W. Franklin Avenue / (405) 533-3333 www.okwondertorium.org Features: Birthday Parties, 14 Hands-on Interactive Exhibits, Room and Facility Rentals, Group Rates
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the Lacey Moody / PHOTO by CINDY WAYLAND
by JOSH HARRINGTON America’s favorite pastime is baseball, and Oklahoma’s love for baseball is nearly as intense as its love for football. People gather from all walks of life to watch two teams battling through nine innings that combine strategy and raw athleticism to determine who comes out on top. The sport has many incarnations, ranging from tee ball for the crumb snatchers learning the game to the grueling, professionalgrade baseball that has solidified the positions of legends like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson and rising stars like Mike Trout and Aaron Judge in the annals of American History. Let’s not forget the girls, though; speaking to most scholastic and, sometimes, professional capacities, softball is the medium in which girls can participate in a baseballesque sport. Obviously, there are a few steps in between learning the fundamentals of baseball through tee ball and coach pitch and playing on the grand stage. For those with a more intense dedication to the game, there are leagues that play year-round to better accommodate these baseball-fanatics; more often than not, these student athletes devote their three-month summer hiatus from school to better themselves on the diamond. Enter the summer-league baseball and softball travelling teams. For parents, there is a subtle beauty in summer-league travelling baseball and softball: in addition to taking vacations across the United States and enjoying the wonderful landmarks this nation has to offer, you get to pawn your kiddos off on a pair of volunteers who sacrifice their time simply for the love of the game. However, one set of these kiddos and a pair of volunteers from Bristow, in particular, have accomplished more than your average travelling team 22 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020
could ever dream to achieve. Coach Jason Williams and Coach Gary Gramm have prepared the 04 Texas Glory for duels on the diamond since the team formed as the 8U squad, appropriately dubbed the Bristow Lady Pirates. The squad now heads into their first year of 16U-level of competition, which would be daunting for most teams, even for those who have excelled in their divisions. However, with nearly 75 to 100 games a year in the Class A division and the team winning a great deal of those, Coach Williams and Coach Gramm think that the girls are more than capable and more than ready to compete at the next level. “These girls have an unbelievable chemistry on and off the field,” Gramm said. Williams added, “The sky really is seriously the limit; several of them already have offers from Division-1, Division-2, and JUCO schools, and they just played as freshmen and sophomores this past season. High school ball won’t be the end of the line for most of them who want to go out and compete at the collegiate level.” D-1 and D-2 offers to underclassmen playing softball for Bristow High School? Keep in mind that Bristow is renowned on the gridiron around the state for our gritty flexbone offense and our impenetrable defensive line. Keep in mind that the Bristow Wrestling Squad is the historical benchmark for success on the mat for 2A through 6A schools. Keep in mind that our track team was en route to a three-peat of State Championships before the cancellation of spring sports, and our baseball team has found much success as well, sending a plethora of players off
to junior college juggernauts like Northwestern Oklahoma State in Alva and D-1 programs like Oral Roberts. I think I smell an all-sports dynasty, and the coaches do too, with Gramm adding, “Even with some of our girls coming in from neighboring towns to play, our Bristow girls are more than eager to compete for the varsity team. With the COVID-19 stuff going on, they’re itching to get back on the field to do what they love most.” In the fall of 2020, the 04 Texas Glory will supply Head Softball Coach and University of Arkansas Razorback Softball Alumnus Brittany Robison and her Bristow Lady Purple Pirates squad with five difference makers. Coach Gramm and Coach Williams are sending sophomore McKenna Ingram on the mound, junior Dustie Barnes who has swapped duties at first base and playing the hot corner at third base, junior Graycie Gramm who has experience playing shortstop and second base, sophomore Kinzie Williams who has posted up at all corners of the outfield, and sophomore Lacey Moody who catches for McKenna but is also a terrific utility player in the infield. Playing all through the season after spending the summer may sound exhausting, but keeping them away from the game is a cardinal sin according to their grievances with the coaches. “We literally have to force them to not come out and practice. We usually give them a week or two before school starts, depending on when our invitationals’ play ends. Gramm chuckled. “It never fails though. I have a batting cage and mound at my house, and those girls are begging to come out and put some work in on day one of their break. We’ve really become a family, so Jason and I will never stop them from bettering themselves.” This dedication seems to have paid off. Some of their
most notable accomplishments were winning the Oklahoma State 12U Tournament and going on to place third at the National Tournament, winning the Lauren Chamberlain Invitational Tournament, winning the Hawaiian FSST Championship twice, and the 16U Southern Oklahoma College Invitational, the latter of which they played as a 14U squad. The chance to play at such an elite level has garnered the players themselves some impressive accolades, like their invitations to play on the all-star squad, Colorado Sparklers, and a few of the girls were even invited to go play in Spain, before its cancellation. Dustie and Graycie have collected All-District honors twice, McKenna was awarded the Defensive Player of the Year award, and their teammate Kinzie was awarded the distinguished honor of being the Offensive Player of the Year. All of them plan to attend college to play the sport, and with exposure in tournaments as far as Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas (just to name a few states,) they should have a harder time sifting through the scholarship opportunities in the mail than putting their high school highlights out for scouting coaches to see. They recently played in the Firelake Tournament in Shawnee, and the rest of their tournaments will follow a tentative schedule as the COVID-19 situation will dictate. A few of the girls were invited to play on an Australian All-Star team scheduled for next summer, and they will surely be offered many more opportunities as they progress more as softball players and young women. Rest assured that these players will bring the same bombastic enthusiasm and fervor for the game that they have shown for their entire careers, regardless of the circumstances the world may present.n
ROSTER:
MCKENNA INGRAM, #1, Bristow / GRACE HAAS, #4, Edmond / BROOKLYN DUFF, #5, Bethel / DUSTIE BARNES, #7, Bristow JENTRIE GIBSON, #11, Chandler / ELIZABETH TABER, #13, Bethany / TESSA COOPER, #14, Prague / GRAYCIE GRAMM, #15, Bristow KINZIE WILLIAMS, #18, Bristow / LACEY MOODY, #25, Bristow / KHLOE HAILE, #33, Pittsburgh / DEMI MANNING, #35, Prague
L-R: Graycie Gramm, McKenna Ingram, Dustie Barnes, Lacey Moody, Kinzie Williams / PHOTO by ERIN DOBRINSKI
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Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays
Admission: Free www.sheerarmuseum.org
OSU MUSEUM OF ART-STILLWATER
WASHINGTON IRVING TRAIL MUSEUM – RIPLEY
720 S Husband Street / (405) 744-2780 Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Our collection offers a survey of global trends in the modern world, from the early nineteenth century to the late twentieth. Admission: Free Available street parking is also free. http://museum.okstate.edu
3918 S. Mehan Road / (405) 624-9130 Features: Walking Paths, Rustic Scenery, Picnic Grounds, Payne County and Central Oklahoma History Exhibits, Gerald Johnson Artifacts, Confederate Flag with Bullet Holes, Unique Artifacts Call about hours. Admission: Free
PRAGUE HISTORICAL MUSEUM – PRAGUE 815 N Jim Thorpe Blvd / (405) 567-4750 Features: Czech Pioneer History, Jim Thorpe Memorabilia, Rotating Temporary Exhibits Every 3 Months, Antique Fire Truck and Buggy, Antique Loom Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment Admission: Free
RESORTS AND GETAWAYS
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BELL COW RANCH CABINS – CHANDLER
706 E. Boston / (918) 387-2815 Features: 1876 Log Cabin Call about Hours Admission: Free
341070 E. 890 Rd. / (405) 258-8934 www.bellcowranchcabins.com Lodging Offering: 2-Bedroom/2.5 Bath Cabins, a Studio Cabin and a 1700 sq. ft. Lake House – each fully equipped with Central Heat/Air, Washers and Dryers, kitchen, covered porch with view of Bell Cow Lake. Bunkhouse (expected to be completed by summer) sleeps 8-10 people. Event Facilities including The Lodge (accommodates up to 300 people) and The Lake Barn (accommodates up to 50 people), Carriage, Wagon and Horseback Riding
ROUND BARN – ARCADIA
TATANKA RANCH – STROUD
107 E. Hwy 66 / (405) 396-0824 Features: Built in 1898, Only Wooden Round Barn in Oklahoma, Local History Exhibits, Gift Shop, Displays of Primitive Farm Implements. Hours: Seven Days a Week 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. arcadiaroundbarn.com Admission: Free
820343 S 3480 RD / (918) 368-2251 www.thetatankaranch.com Bed and Breakfast offering: Cabins, 2-Beduoom and 4-Bedroom Houses, Salt Water Swimming Pool, Lodge (accommodates up to 45 people), The Pavilion (accommodates up to 35), The Barn 4,000 sq. ft. (accommodates up to 200 people) Recreation Room with billiards, air hockey, foosball, ping pong and jukebox, Lake Views, Paddle Boats, Canoes, Kayaks, Stocked Ponds, Horse Back Riding, Hiking Trails, Recreational Games, Playground, Gazebo, General Store, Onsite Restaurant and Catering, Wedding and Special Events Accommodations.
RICE/KIRBY CABIN – YALE
ROUTE 66 INTERPRETIVE CENTER – CHANDLER 400 E Hwy 66 / (405) 258-1300 Features: Housed in a former National Guard Armory, built in 1937, Audio and Video Museum about Rt. 66, Viewing Stations are replicas of vintage cars and motel beds, 7,000 square foot Special Event Center available. Call for hours. www.route66interpretivecenter.org
SEABA STATION MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM – WARWICK 405-258-9141 Features: History about the original Seaba Station which began as a DX station in 1921. Showcases all brands and years of motorcycles. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Closed Wednesdays Admission: Free (Donations Accepted) www.seabastation.com
THE SHEERAR MUSEUM OF STILLWATER HISTORY 702 S. Duncan Street (7th & Duncan) (405) 377-0359 Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Stillwater, Oklahoma, the Sheerar Museum seeks to increase public interest in and knowledge of Stillwater history. Tuesday - Friday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and Holidays. 24 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020
THE SUITES AT TRES SUENOS – LUTHER 19691 E. Charter Oak Road / (405) 277-7089 Email: finewines@tressuenos.com Bed and Breakfast offering: 3 suites with luxury baths including custom stone showers and Jacuzzi tubs, King Beds, 80 ft. Porch Overlooking Vineyards, Hiking, Wine and Cheese Parties, Wedding and Special Events Accommodations
SERENITY RETREAT AT LAKE EVELYN – DEPEW 20720 S. 488 W. Ave. / (918) 519-0829 www.serenityretreat-ok.com Established in 2010. Retreat offering: 80 acres, 4-Bedroom House (sleeps 4 to 8 privately), extra sleeping available for up to 8 additional people, Common Area including Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room and Family Room, 70x12 ft. Deck Overlooks Stocked 2.5 ac. lake, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Carport, Exercise Facility, Shower/Steam Room, ½ Court Basket Ball, Horseshoes, Volleyball, Putting Green, Paddle Boats, Gas-Wood-Charcoal Grills, 24x12 ft Covered Deck, 15 ft. Gazebo with 15 ft. Deck, Catering Available, Wedding and Special Events Facility, Very Private.
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SAPULPA COMMUNITY THEATRE - SAPULPA
108 E. 8th Street / (405) 258-1718
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124 S. Water / (918) 227-2169 www.sapulpatheatre.org
77TH ANNUAL OPEN RODEO AND BABY BALE SPRINT– CHANDLER Chandler Rodeo held at Tilghman Park Email: MikeBendele@sbcglobal.net Features: Full Rodeo Date To Be Announced
TOWN & GOWN THEATRE – STILLWATER 3524 S. Perkins Road / (405) 372-9122 www.townandgown.org Features: Live Performances since 1951
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(918) 402-5208 Features: Bull Riding, Steer Roping, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Bronc Riding and Barrel Races August 22 .
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35230 S. 177th W. Ave. / (918) 756-7568 www.nuyakacreek.com Offering: Tasting Room, Gift Shop, Picnic Area Hours: Thursday – Monday Noon – 5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
CUSHING COMMUNITY THEATER – CUSHING 105 E. Broadway / (918) 225-4141 www.cushingcommunitytheatre.org Features: Live Performances since 1991
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FREELAND CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS – BRISTOW Hwy 16 and N. Ash Street / (918) 637-3540 www.freelandcenter.org Features: Approximately 800 seats with Handicap seating available, Meeting and Assemblies Venue, Concert and Performance Hall
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351310 East 970 Road www.sparksvineyard.com (918) 866-2529 or (877) 669-8893 Offering: Tasting Room Hours: Please Call / Curbside Pickup
54560 W. Hwy. 16 / (918) 352-4900 www.tidewaterwinery.com Offering: Gift Shop, Patio Overlooking Vineyards, Live Music Events, Wedding and Special Event Facility, Banquet Room, Located in a renovated School House. Hours- Friday and Saturday Noon – 5:00 p.m.
STABLERIDGE VINEYARDS – STROUD 1916 West Highway 66 www.stableridgevineyards.com (918) 968-2568 or (800) 359-3990 Offering: Conference Cottage Event Facility, Custom Personalized Labels, Tasting Room and Gift Shop are located in a restored 1902 Catholic Church. Hours: Monday and Tuesday CLOSED, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Noon – 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday Noon – 6:00 p.m.
TRES SUENOS VINEYARDS AND WINERY – LUTHER 19691 East Charter Oak Road / (405) 277-7089 www.tressuenos.com Offering: Tasting Room, Wedding and Special Event Facility, Bed & Breakfast Facility, Outdoor Picnic Area Hours: Thursday – Sunday by appointment
WOODLAND PARK VINEYARDS AND WINERY – STILLWATER 3023 North Jardot / 405-743-2442 www.woodlandparkvineyards.com Offering: Tasting Room, Art Gallery, Outdoor Picnic Areas, Walking Trails, Rose and Herb Gardens, Wedding and Special Events. n
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PA S TO R PA U L’ S PA S S A G E S by Pastor Paul Ragle
The church is not a building, The church is not a steeple. The church is not a resting place,
THE CHURCH IS A PEOPLE 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 You Tube). 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 new
expressions of worship and faith from the 21st Century church. Some congregations are live-streaming worship services to their membership. Others record worship ahead of time, and share the video on Facebook or YouTube websites. A few congregations have hosted drive-in church services and I know of one parish where drive-through communion is served. We have seen a creative blossom of worship in 21st Century technology. How I am enjoying being able to join with many friends and congregations across the country! Perhaps our congregations will continue utilizing these skills after the pandemic has ended. Beginning May 1st, the Governor’s Open Up and Recover Safely plan gives faith communities permission to begin holding in-person gatherings again. Many of our congregations are choosing not to rush back to holding in-person services. We believe that our call to protect the vulnerable in our community supersedes our passion to worship in-person together in our buildings. Oh, how we do miss praying and praising the Holy One together! But we will continue to practice distancing in worship in order to protect our vulnerable members. We’ve learned new ways to worship in community. It may be a few more weeks and months before we are ready to resume corporate worship in our worship spaces. But It will be a wonderful and blessed day! n
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THE MAGIC OF HOPE
The Music of Nightingale I was scrolling my social media feeds the other day and ran across some local music that gave my heart an immediate lift it hadn’t felt in a long time. This Tulsa group was called Nightingale. That made it even better to know such wonderful music seemingly anchored in the heavens was being made in my home territory. This positive music seems to be firm in the certainty that everything’s gonna be alright. The genre listed on their website is listed as folk/soul. And it is that, but it’s much more than that. It was just what I needed at the moment. The first song I clicked on was called ‘New Year’s Day’. It soothed my senses and elevated me to a new appreciation of being alive in the here and now. Something I’d almost, albeit temporarily, forgotten.
I was surprised and energized and quickly listened to more. And everything I heard was just as good as the first cut. I tracked them down in an attempt to find out more. How could people this good, this close to home, making such fine music, have escaped me until now, I wondered? So I went to work to find out. A couple of years ago they performed at the Hanson Brothers Hop Jam festival and were featured by local press as an “Artist to Watch”. They were also standout performers at Tulsa’s 2018’s MISfest. The group had a guest spot in 2018 at the performance stage at the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa as part of Tulsa Little Jam Music and interview series. They’ve also appeared on KOTV Channel 6’s In The Morning and at many other area venues. Their initial self titled recording was completed in February. Briana Wright, Nightingale vocalist (a powerful voice reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan or Dinah Washington ‘ delicate, breathy and bold), filled me in on some of the details.
This all Okie group is made up of: Parker Ferrell (guitar), Zac Hardin (bass), Briana Wright (vocals) and Michael Frost/Frosty (drums) RR: Who’s the poet, lyricist? Who shapes the musical direction of the band? Briana: Parker is our poet! The EP that we released in February was almost exclusively written by Parker. We’re extremely collaborative when it comes to creating the sound we have - we experiment and add our own contributions onto the foundation of each song til it feels ‘right’.” This story is somewhat different from my normal fare, pretty distant from my red dirt country/folk comfort zone. But it has all the same hallmarks. Great stuff! The music embodied here works to provide much needed magic in an increasingly tumultuous world. As Duke Ellington so aptly put it, “There are two kinds of music, good music and the other kind.” This is definitely good music. The singular thread that ties the lyrics and the music together is this: Hope. Constant hope. Unfailing hope. Infectious hope. Whether the subject matter is the occasional struggle of love in ‘Lost Cause’ (I hear faint echoes of Gladys Knight in this one) or the difficulties of a migrant worker, an amalgamation of real life stories presented in ‘Silverado’, the mood is always anchored in energetic hope and light. (This one would make Woody Guthrie proud!) And you can dance to it! I asked about the difficulty of categorizing their sound: “I think because of our influences, we’ve just developed a sort of sound that is fresh and new in a lot of ways, but stays timeless and creates a sort of nostalgia for some people. “Our heavier influences range from classic singer/songwriters like Jim Croce and James Taylor to soul and R&B. We don’t get a lot of comparisons as a group to be honest. I also kinda like that we’re hard to put in a box, I’m like that as a person, too. Our music really is for anyone.” RR: How did the band get together? Briana: Parker and I met through a local musician, John Coggins. John played guitar for me for my very first gigs and followed his star to LA, but didn’t leave without introducing us (thank GOD!). It wasn’t long before Parker asked if I’d be interested in singing his original music sometime and it turned out to be magical, so we built a band! Zac made us a trio not long after I learned his songs and we added an amazing local drummer, Chris Wylie. Frosty
jumped in on drums in May of 2018. Fun Fact: Chris mastered our EP, so it felt like we kept it all in the family. We’ve been together like that since! All of these folks are from right here in Oklahoma. So this is truly original, organically home grown Oklahoma music from stem to stern. I asked about their backgrounds. “Zac was a child prodigy type who was touring in high school. “Mike has been gigging nationwide and has especially made a name for himself in Oklahoma’s jazz scene. “Parker has some real Tulsa music lineage - his dad used to head up Castle Records that was based in The Church Studio and is also an amazing musician. The Tulsa Church studio was begun by Leon Russell and later owned by the, now late, Steve Ripley. It’s probably no surprise that Parker has also always been prodigious. I mean, his high school band Xanadu won the Battle of Bands at Cain’s! “I came into singing (seriously) later in life than the boys, for sure. My career really kicked off after filming Season Two of The X Factor USA where I made it to the top 16 young adult category. I came home and I’ve been singing ever since!” They’ve been afforded many new opportunities recently but the pandemic has put some of that on hold. They still work together via the internet to work on material for new upcoming recordings and can’t wait to get back on the road. “As soon as it’s safe for everyone!” They have a few really nice, professional videos on YouTube and I highly recommend. But only if you’re ready for a breath of fresh air and an energetic dose of hope. Listen with someone you love. Or like a whole lot. Or all by yourself. In any case you’ll come out a winner! Here are a few links: Performance on 6 in the Morning http://www.newson6.com/ story/5e3728fcd63bd92feda8320f/nightingale-performs-on6-in-the-morning Performance on Tulsa Little Jam: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=ydO-gKhyZ-M Performance of The Long Haul- https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Yrag2trsRYw You can follow them on Facebook at ‘Nightingale the Band’ or their website www.nightingaleband.com n THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020 31
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An unfamiliar sound woke Delilah. The television was still on. She laid in her bed a moment, attempting to work out what the noise could have been. It wasn’t the air conditioner. But it was definitely inside the house. Or was it? It could have just been something on the television. She rolled over and looked at the clock on the side table. It was 11:43. There was the sound again. It didn’t sound close; downstairs perhaps. It wasn’t exactly footsteps. More like a shuffling vibration of sorts. It certainly didn’t sound like any noise Pandora had ever made. So, she ruled out the cantankerous, old goat, who had a habit of gaining entrance to the house by stealth means. Why hadn’t she taken a gun to bed with her? She sat up in bed. She turned the television off and the lamp on, and she listened. “Joel?” she said weakly. “Is that you?” “No,” came the reply. Delilah sprang from bed. He heart was pounding fiercely, and she could scarcely find her breath. She knew that voice, that female voice. What to do? Play dumb? Be confrontational? She reached for her cell phone on the side table. It wasn’t there. It was charging in the kitchen. “Patty?” Delilah called out. She picked up the receiver of the land line and held it to her ear. The phone downstairs had been taken off the hook. This did not bode well. “Yes, Dear,” Patty replied in her sweetest, old lady voice, from the bottom of the stairs. “Why don’t you come downstairs? We need to have a little talk.” Said the spider to the fly. Delilah’s mind was reeling. She had to find some way to contact Joel. She gasped. Had 32 THE CORRIDOR MAGAZINE / JUNE 2020
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Patty been to the trailer, and “taken care of” Joel like she was about to “take care of” Delilah? Delilah shrugged on her robe and slid her feet into her house shoes. By the time she made it from her bedroom to the top of the stairs, a lamp in the living room had come to light. Delilah slowly made her way down the stairs, and found Patty sitting in the wing back chair in the living room. She had been right to assume Patty had a weapon. But she would never have guessed that the weapon was the 9MM Ruger from her own gun cabinet. “I would ask how you got in my house and then in my gun cabinet,” Delilah growled. “But I forget you have a history on this ranch that supersedes my tenancy. “Unfortunately,” she added, under her breath. Patty laughed heartily. “True,” she said. “My close friendship with your aunt has proven beneficial beyond my wildest dreams. She gave me a key to the house ages ago, to look in on things when she was in Georgia visiting you. She never asked for i t bac k , and I nev er of f er ed t o r et ur n it.” Delilah stood in the doorway to the living room, arms crossed in front of her. “You might as well make yourself comfortable, Dear,” Patty said. “This may take a bit.”
Delilah ambled into the living room and plopped down on the sofa. She couldn’t fathom that pulling the trigger of a gun would take any time at all, but what did it matter, she was going to die. May as well stretch out what was left of her life as long as possible. Besides, there was a chance, however remote, that she would have a brilliant flash of inspiration that could save her life. “Did you do it?” Delilah asked. “Were you the one who shot and killed Blaize?” “Heavens no, Child,” Patty chided. “I had my best man handle that little chore.” Delilah drew in a deep breath. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Patty talked as though the death of Blaize was as insignificant as taking out the trash or making the bed. How was it possible that Patty could be so kind and caring, and yet be so malicious? She glanced at the gun in Patty’s lap and wondered if she could snatch it away from her. A long stretch of silence passed between the two women, during which, Delilah was trying to devise a strategy for escape. “Was . . . IS George Armstrong part of your organization?” Delilah asked. “Of course,” Patty replied. “When I left the Justice Department with my measly pension, and a vast knowledge of the world of espionage, I suggested to George that we
. . . reverse our fortunes.” There was a moment’s silence as Delilah contemplated the next question, fearing the answer could entirely change her view of her beloved aunt. “And Aunt Nettie?” Delilah ventured slowly Patty smiled wryly, as though taunting Delilah. She waited, torturing Delilah just a little bit longer. “You can go to your grave knowing that Nettie went to her grave an honest woman,” Patty finally said. “Well, I mean she certainly was not part of the Mrs. Wrigley operative. Her poker skills could be called into question, I suppose.” Delilah forced back a grin. “What about Abigail?” Delilah asked. “Did you approach her, or did she come to you?” “I approached her,” Patty confessed. “And she was more than willing to come on board.” “You took an awful risk there,” Delilah said. “Really?” Patty said sardonically. “You don’t actually believe that, do you? You of all people know how narcissistic she is. No, the more Nettie told me about Abigail, the more I knew what a perfect fit she was for the organization. George thought you might be a good fit also. But you’re far too honest. And demonstrative. That was proven when we were playing poker earlier.” “I really didn’t think I’d given myself away,”
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Delilah said. “I’m sure to the untrained eye, there was nothing out of the ordinary about your reaction,” Patty said. “Surely you realize that I said what I said to draw you out. My objective was to solicit a response from you.” Delilah sighed. She stood up, suddenly feeling a burst of energy. “You see,” Patty continued. “When I got the alert from my associate in D. C. that Eli and Dooby were there, trying to make a connection with Abigail, I had to initiate a plan.” Delilah went cold. She couldn’t allow herself to believe what Patty was insinuating. Her eyes began to sting. NO! This could not be happening. “Yes, Dear,” Patty said, with a malicious gleam. “I’m afraid your fiancé and your best friend, and your cousin had to be eliminated. That’s why you haven’t been able to reach them.” Delilah’s eyes filled with tears and she began to tremble. “You’re lying!” Delilah yelled, as she stepped toward Patty. In an instant, Patty raised the gun and pointed it at Delilah’s chest. “Sit down, Dear,” she said, her voice, absent of warmth. “Don’t,” Delilah growled, as she sat down on the sofa.
“Call. Me. Dear. “So, what’s your plan?” Patty chuckled. “As prone to perils as you are, you make the options for your demise limitless,” she said, standing and sashaying to the fireplace. “So glad I could accommodate you,” Delilah snarled. She sniffed back tears. “And I do appreciate the accommodation,” Patty offered. n “Why would you not have your best man kill me?” Delilah asked. “Can’t imagine you getting your hands dirty.” “I usually leave those tasks to the more experienced hand,” Patty said. “But I must concede I’m finding a certain satisfaction in doing it myself.” “Gonna make it look like suicide, I presume,’ Delilah said. “Heavens no,” Patty said. “Joel is going to kill you, and then set fire to the house. He goes to prison; your remains go to the morgue.” Between the pangs of grief, Delilah seethed. She considered her options. Fight or flight. Patty was in her early seventies. Thirty years older than Delilah. Surely, she could overtake the old gal. After all, she Delilah, was not weak. But the gun in Patty’s hand complicated any plan to escape.
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Dooby and Eli dead. She couldn’t believe it. It had to be a mistake. But why else would they not have answered her calls? Or called her back? Why would Dooby not have answered Karon’s calls? Karon! Delilah wondered if Patty knew the extent of Karon’s knowledge. Patty had not mentioned anything about Karon. Nor would Delilah. At least one person would remain safe. At least one person would still be alive to tell the authorities the truth. “You won’t get away with this,” Delilah said. Patty just smiled and shook her head. Delilah wondered if Patty had locked the back door. If she bolted down the hall, Patty would be able to shoot her in the back before she made it to the kitchen. There was nothing on the coffee table substantial enough to throw at the old lady that would effectively put her off balance or knock the gun from her hand. “Well then,” Delilah said, standing to her fullest height.
“Let’s get on with it.” Patty smiled, took two steps toward Delilah, aimed the Ruger at Delilah’s head, and pulled the trigger.
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