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Participating Locations* Suburban Chevrolet • Helt Heat & Air • C&A Roofing and Construction J&J Pharmacy • RCB Bank • BancFirst • Grand Bank • US Mortgage Corporation Claremore Daily Progress • Solid Rock Realtors - Michael Urie • 10 Box Cost-Plus Stanley’s Get-It-Today • The Men’s Shop • Rogers County Loan Chick-fil-A Claremore • Claremore Compounding & Pharmacy • Speedy Lube Bennett’s Route 66 Pharmacy • Stillwater Milling • Ounce Upon a Time Same Day Auto Repair • Reasor’s • Price 66 Tire • Office Everything Marty Quinn Shelter Insurance • The District on Main • TTCU Federal Credit Union Presented by:

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Port City Metals Partners with Midwest Pathogend Services for All Their Workspace Disinfection Needs

n a world where your biggest enemy is downtime, Port City Metals chooses Midwest Pathogend Services for all of its workspace disinfection needs. Port City Metal Services prides itself on taking care of the health of their employees while running a streamlined operation. Their company-wide philosophy is called: Intelligent Efficiency. It permeates everything they do – from stocking massive, ready-to-go inventory of steel plate, to kitting parts for faster assembly; they are always on-the-go in their technology and processes. “We have a large facility with multiple offices, restrooms, and manufacturing workspaces that need periodic disinfection services,” said Clint Warren, Port City Metals Assistant General Manager. We chose Midwest Pathogend because they have top-notch fogging and electrostatic disinfecting equipment. They are very knowledgeable about the best methods for disinfecting our various work spaces. We really appreciate their responsiveness. They have the ability to put a large team onto the jobsite and disinfect quickly and thoroughly. They do a great job of monitoring work surfaces before and after treatment to verify that everything is properly sanitized. We began using Midwest Pathogend in April, 2020. We have them treat multiple areas

of our facility on a monthly basis.” The latest in protection and prevention is available from Midwest Pathogend Services, serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and beyond. They provide a service using procedures, and technology designed for healthcare facilities, hospitals, and surgery centers using: Hydrogen Peroxide Micron-Fogging. It is a scientifically proven treatment to bio-decontaminate your space and kill nasty germs and pathogens like spores, viruses, bacteria, mold and fungi including Cdiff, Norovirus, TB, Legionella, Salmonella, Staph, Influenza, Measles, Chickenpox and more in every corner, crevice, nook and cranny. It is used as a last step evaporating fog that reaches virtually every surface in your space without wetting things down. It is safe for electronics, and other highly sensitive materials and surfaces. You get maximum coverage of over 99% of areas that normally get missed or crosscontaminated; you also get a kill rate of 99.9999% for all organisms listed previously, and more. Plus the disinfected room air smells fresher, too. It is EPA registered Sporocidal Disinfectant and they use CDC (Center for Disease Control) protocols. You can stop and prevent outbreaks in your childcare facility, school, medical or dental facility, church, or business. Midwest Pathogend Services will prove it with their procedure commonly used in hospitals, schools and hotels. Since we are fighting something we can’t see - they will come to your space and test using validation methods to provide proof of germ presence before treatment, and the reduction of germ counts after treatment. Their procedure works like this: STEP 1: ASSESSMENT Identify facility needs with onsite swab

Above: Port City shop offices.

testing and analysis. Results are available in minutes, not days. STEP 2: DECONTAMINATION Disinfection surface wipe down, Hydrogen Peroxide Micron Fogging*, and extended protection application. No germ is left behind on 100% of surfaces, air, and missed places – hospital grade disinfection. STEP 3: REPORTING DOCUMENTATION Provide you with swab testing and results, environmental recommendations, and routine facility enhancement. Your tailored plan is designed to avoid excessive time and unnecessary costs. Isn’t it time you protect your staff or facility from harmful germs? Know for certain your space is clean, sanitized, and clear of terrible sickness causing bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi and odors. You can get started today and stop outbreaks with environmentally friendly WHOLE SPACE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MICRON-FOGGING. *CURoxide 7% EPA Reg. No. 93324-1

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Best Weight Loss Plans from BA Med Spa BY MACY GOODNIGHT

imply put, BA Med Spa is in the business of improving the lives of the patients they serve. Their forward-thinking on behalf of their clients is thoughtful and intelligent, providing an innovative approach to wellness and self-care for the individual. Located at 510 N. Elm Place in Broken Arrow, the Spa offers cutting edge services in aesthetics, beauty, hormone therapy, and weight loss. Their customized plans are tailored to suit the needs of each client, and they are progressive in keeping up with the latest in technology and trends.

With the struggles of 2020 in true weight loss programs, but mind, BA Med Spa will offer recently introduced a physicianseveral new conveniences to supervised keto diet. The program further enhance their customer will provide prescriptions and experience. As with all of their a new supplement line to assist services, they have gone above clients in getting into the state and beyond to ensure they are of ketosis. Ketosis is a natural providing a safe and healthy metabolic state that has been environment, while also working proven to increase energy and to keep their clients looking stimulate weight loss. Other and feeling their absolute best. benefits can include mental “Whatever your needs are, we clarity and decreased appetite. are here to help you wake up Since 2009, they have provided more confident and ready to dedicated service as a weight loss start your day,” clinic, with results that last. They said Practice have an extensive list of services Manager, Melody in their wheelhouse for shedding Hawkins. pounds, toning up, and building BA Med Spa muscle. “We know that many has served people are struggling right now thousands with their weight,” said Melody. of satisfied “We want those people to know customers with that we are here for them.” their tried and To promote social distancing during this trying time, client Left: Always ahead appointments have been staggered, of the curve on and patients will move directly innovation and service, BA Med Spa to their provider without has recently been waiting in the lobby. They have remodeled to add a gone above and beyond CDC convenient driveguidelines for safety, with even thru for prescription deeper sanitization than ever pick up. Pictured: CEO Becky McClune. before. Also new, the office has

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Above: BA Med Spa staff.

been completely remodeled to include a new drive-thru window for prescription pickup. Easily pick up Christmas presents at the drive-thru window, which can be gift-wrapped by request. Even further, the Spa has implemented their new TeleHealth service, with consultations being provided over the phone or internet. Every step has been taken to

give their clients the absolute best in service. “We truly cater to our client’s needs,” Melody said. “2020 has been a hard year, and we have to prioritize ourselves. You can’t help others if you don’t help yourself.” December ushers in a month of savings with their annual Christmas sales event and this year will offer more to put under the tree. Gift certificates and skincare products are available and make wonderful gifts wrapped or in a stocking. They have also added a new online store for even more convenience. Left: BA Med Spa will celebrate the holidays by extending incredible savings on some skincare favorites that can go under the tree or in a stocking, as well as dynamic deals on many customer-favorite services.

Above: BA Med Spa is now offering TeleHealth services, with consultations over the phone or internet for added safety and health measures. Pictured: Client Service Coordinator Kimberly Amilian.

Visit their website at www.baweightspa.com to shop, or follow them on Facebook @bamedspa for more on Christmas sales, and for the latest updates.

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generous donors from the church. The virus caught church leaders by surprise, rendering them with no budget for a special event. This forced them to rely on the generosity of people and businesses like Nick Shelton from Shelton Christmas Lights, who selflessly donated labor and lights to make the festivity possible.

Journey to Bethlehem while sitting in the comforts of your car!

Journey to Bethlehem D BY DANGER GEIST

on’t let the pandemic steal your Christmas joy: stop by Oologah United Methodist Church on December 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a free drive-through Nativity experience that will feature live actors and animals re-telling the birth story of Jesus. Journey to Bethlehem while sitting in the comforts of your car! Oologah UMC is known for their brilliant Christmas children’s service, but the coronavirus left the Christian community grieving the loss of their elaborate annual event. In response, Mission Outreach Coordinator Karla Yates declared, “If we can’t be inside, we’re going outside!”

Those young and old are invited to participate in the touchless drivethrough; you’ll never leave your car as you tune your radio to listen to Christmas music while re-living the story of Christmas. Upon arrival, you’ll be ushered through 4 different stations featuring Mary and Joseph with the archangel Gabriel, the traveling wise men, the shepherds with their horses, sheep, goats, and donkeys, and Christ in the humble Bethlehem manger. It won’t be hard to spot the church: passersby on Highway 169 will see the commotion from the road and be prompted to visit the event, which was financially supported by

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“Journey to Bethlehem” will be the swan song event for longtime pastor Reverend Dr. Jennifer Long, whose final sermon at Oologah UMC will be on Christmas Eve as she transitions to a new church. Leading up to the event and thereafter, you’re invited to tune into the Oologah UMC Facebook page for live streams of their services every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 2020 was meant to be a celebration of Oologah UMC’s 125th Anniversary. “We were unable to celebrate our 125 years in our community because of the pandemic this year, so we had to think outside the box all the way around,” said Yates. The drive-through Nativity experience is just one way they are adapting to continue serving their community.

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Above left: Mission Outreach Coordinator Karla Yates stands outside Oologah UMC while preparing for a special Christmas event for the community.

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DECEMBER 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

OKLAMOMENTS

BARTLESVILLE DEC 1-30 6PM TO 10PM

Fantasy Land of Lights (Drive-Thru) Free but donations accepted Johnstone Park, Bartlesville fantasylandoflights.com

DEC 1-20 FRI,SAT, SUN 5PM TO 9PM

Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights (Drive-Thru) $2 per person 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd., Bartlesville woolaroc.org

DEC 5 - 6:30PM

Bartlesville Christmas Parade Downtown Bartlesville, starting at the Phillips 66 parking lot entrance at Frank Phillips Boulevard bartlesvillekiwanis.org/christmas-parade

BIXBY DEC 1-10

Buy Bixby Multiple Businesses buybixby.com

DEC 4-6 - 10AM TO 4PM

Christmas at The Ranch 2020 181 Ranch

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3913 E. 181st St. S., Bixby facebook.com/events/449813792584446

50 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby bixbyok.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=622

418 S Main St., Broken Arrow rosedistrict.com

DEC 5 - 9AM TO 4PM

DEC 11 - 6:30PM

DEC 19 - 12PM TO 3PM

Bixby Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave., Bixby parks.tulsacounty.org/SpecialEvents.aspx

DEC 11 - 4PM TO 5PM

Bixby Visit from Santa Claus Bixby Community Center Free Event 211 N. Cabaniss Ave., Bixby parks.tulsacounty.org/SpecialEvents.aspx

DEC 11 - 7:30PM

Buy Bixby Finale hosted by theBixby Metro Chamber of Commerce Charley Young Event Park 50 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

DEC 11 - 4PM TO 5PM

Pictures & Cookies with Santa Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave., Bixby parks.tulsacounty.org/SpecialEvents.aspx

DEC 11 - 5PM TO 6PM

Festival of the Trees hosted by the Bixby Historical Society Charley Young Event Park

Bixby Christmas Parade hosted by the Rotary Club of Bixby Charley Young Event Park 50 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby bixbyok.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=622

BROKEN ARROW DEC 1-15

Buy Broken Arrow Multiple Businesses Drawing held December 17 at 3pm brokenarrowchamber.com/buy-broken-arrow

DEC 1-JAN 1 - 6PM TO 11:30PM Rhema Lights Rhema Bible Church 1025 W Kenosha St, Broken Arrow rhemalights.org

DEC 6 - 1PM TO 3PM

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Rose District Plaza 418 S Main St, Broken Arrow facebook.com/events/553525898708407

CATOOSA DEC 12 - 2PM TO 4PM

55th Annual Catoosa Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade North on Cherokee St. from High School to Oak St. catoosachamber.org

COWETA DEC 5 - 6PM

Coweta Christmas Parade Santa’s Helpers Downtown Coweta Broadway District

Meet & Greet with Santa Claus Rose District Pavillion 418 S Main St, Broken Arrow rosedistrict.com

facebook.com/events/362658231453831

DEC 11 - 7PM

Safenet Services’ 16th Annual Festival of Trees Virtual Auction

Movie Night in the Rose District Free Admission Rose District Pavillion

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CLAREMORE

DEC 1 - DEC 4 AT 8PM

facebook.com/SafenetOklahoma

DEC 5 - 5:30PM TO 7:30PM Christmas Parade business.claremore.org/events

DEC 5 & 12

Pictures with Santa Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore willrogers.com

DEC 10-12 & 17-19

Shepherd’s Cross Living Nativity Shepherd’s Cross

GLENPOOL

DEC 5 - 10AM TO 5PM

Native American Christmas Market 2020 Admission $1 Glenpool Conference Center 12205 S. Yukon Ave., Glenpool

INOLA

DEC 24 - 5PM, DEC 25 - 11PM Christmas Eve at Inola United Methodist Church facebook.com/inolamethodist/

JENKS

DEC 12-13 & 19-20 - 1PM TO 3PM Diver Santa Oklahoma Aquarium 300 S. Aquarium Dr., Jenks okaquarium.org

MUSKOGEE DEC 1 - JAN 1 - 5:30PM TO 10PM

Castle of Muskogee Christmas The Castle of Muskogee 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd., Muskogee okcastle.com

DEC 1-JAN 1 SUN-THUR 5:30PM TO 10PM FRI-SAT 5:30PM TO 11PM

DEC 5 - 6PM TO 9PM

The Garden of Lights Honor Heights Park $5 per car, $10 per bus Monday nights are free 1400 Honor Heights Dr., Muskogee muskogeeonline.org

OOLOGAH

A Thankful Hometown Hero Christmas Parade Starts at Main St. and Taft, travels north to Dewey, turns east to Sapulpa High School sapulpachamber.com/events

TULSA THURS, FRI, SAT IN DEC 5:30PM TO 9:30PM

DEC 4-5 - 5PM TO 9PM

Will’s Country Christmas Free Admission Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah

Festival Nights Advance tickets required. Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd., Tulsa philbrook.org/visit/fundraising/festival

OWASSO

THURS - SUN IN DEC 5PM TO 9PM

DEC 4-6 - 6:30PM TO 8:30PM Owasso Christmas Pageant Baptist Children’s Home 12700 E. 76th St. N., Owasso obhc.org

Garden of Lights Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tulsa Botanic Garden 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr., Tulsa my.tulsabotanic.org/events

SAND SPRINGS

DEC 5 & 19 8:30AM TO 12PM

Tulsa Farmers’ Market - Winter Market 1 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa tulsafarmersmarket.org

DEC 5 - 10AM TO 2PM

Holiday Market Janeway Estate & Venue 16162 W. 61st St. S., Sand Springs janewaycastlestone.com

DEC 5 - 4PM TO 7PM

Miracle on 34th Church 3434 Drive-thru multicultural marketplace 3434 S. Garnett, Tulsa church3434.org

SAPULPA/ CREEK COUNTY DEC 4, 5, 11 7:30PM & DEC 6, 12, 13 2PM

The Importance of Being Uncle Roscoe Sapulpa Community Theater 124 S Water St., Sapulpa 918-227-2169 sapulpatheatre.eventbrite.com

DEC 5 & 12 - 9AM TO 1PM Reindeer Meet and Greet Free with zoo admission. Tulsa Zoo 6421 E. 36th St. N., Tulsa TulsaZoo.org

DEC 8 2:30PM

Afternoon Tea at the Mansion Harwelden Mansion 2210 S Main St., Tulsa harweldenmansion.com

DEC 10-12 9AM TO 5PM

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Tulsa Farm Show River Spirit Expo 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa (507) 437-7969 tulsafarmshow.com

DEC 12 - 9AM TO 5PM

2 Hip Chicks Roadshow Exchange Center, Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa twohipchicksroadshow.com

DEC 12 - 11:30AM TO 1PM

Santa Visit Free for kids 12 and under, masks required Buddy LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa parks.tulsacounty.org/SpecialEvents.aspx

DEC 12 - TIME TBD

Christmas Parade Downtown Tulsa tulsachristmasparade.org

DEC 17-20 7PM TO 8PM

The Lost Nutcracker Cox Business Convention Center 100 Civic Ctr., Tulsa tulsaballet.org/the-lost-nutcracker

DEC 18, 19, 22, 23 7PM TO 9:30PM A Christmas Carol Admiral Twin Drive-In 7355 E. Easton St., Tulsa atctulsa.square.site/shop/2

DEC 18 - JAN 3

Winter Wonderland Chapman Adventure Playground Gathering Place gatheringplace.org/signature-events

WAGONER DEC 1-27 5:30PM TO 10PM Downtown Light Show Downtown Wagoner wagonerok.org

DEC 5 6PM

Winter Concert Series Spring Street, Heartland Xpress, Roving Gamblers, Bazemore Bluegrass Civic Center 301 S Grant Ave, Wagoner wagonerok.org

DEC 12 7PM

Winter Concert Series Brad & Mary Kay Henderson Civic Center 301 S Grant Ave, Wagoner wagonerok.org

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Will’s Country Christmas December 4 & 5 Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch

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December 5 & 12 Will Rogers Memorial Museum

Shepherd’s Cross Living Nativity December 10-12 & 17-19 Shepherd’s Cross

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t e e w S n o i t a r b e l e C BY SHANNON SMITH

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here’s only one time during the year that I get a craving for sweets, and that’s in December. I bake very seldom during the year, but I make up for it at the end by baking dozens of cookies all month long. I happen to think cookies are one of the best gifts for neighbors, teachers, friends, and anyone that needs some holiday cheer. This Christmas, I think we could all use a little cheering up, so why not turn up the music and start baking? We may not be gathering for parties this year, but there’s little harm in passing out plates of goodies on our friends’ doorsteps. You can even organize a cookie exchange with your friends and family, where everyone bakes his or her favorite cookies and shares

them with everyone in the group. Just package a few cookies in a small bag or box, and include the recipe, if you want. You don’t have to be a polished cook to bake something delicious, and you certainly don’t have to make everything look Pinterest perfect. In fact, I tell people I can make a delicious cake, but it won’t be pretty. I’m not interested in tedious decorating, and I think it’s more important that it tastes good. I feel the same way about my cookies, especially when I make my Celebration Cookies that aren’t very pretty, but they taste like a party in your mouth! They’re flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg, and the best part is the chunks of candy bar and corn flakes that give them a special

crunchy texture. They keep well for a couple weeks in an airtight container, and can be frozen for several months. I also happen to know that Santa Claus is a big fan, and he requests them every year. However you are spending the holidays this year, I hope you can make time to relax and appreciate friends and family, even if you can’t gather in person. It’s a good time to think less of ourselves and more about others. And what better way to share cheer than to make someone’s day by baking something sweet and delicious?

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Crunchy Celebration Cookies Makes about 2 dozen - One of my children’s favorite breakfast cereals was Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I often grabbed a handful for a perfect snack. These cookies remind me of that cereal, but on a much fancier level. They may not be the prettiest cookies you ever make, but they are so perfect with a cup of coffee or cold milk. I named them celebration cookies because there’s so much goodness inside, it’s like a big party! • • • • • • • • • • • • •

8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 Skor candy bars, finely chopped 3 cups cornflakes (cereal), lightly crushed Course sprinkling sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper or butter. In the bowl of a mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until very smooth, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time and blend until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to the creamed mixture and stir until you can no longer see flour.

Add Skor candy, and gently stir to combine. Form dough into 2” balls and roll in the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently into dough. Place on prepared cookie sheets 3” apart. Flatten each ball of dough lightly with the back of a spoon, and sprinkle with course sugar. Bake 13 minutes, until edges of cookies are set. Allow to cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Wagoner’s Gold D i s cov e r L eg e n ds o f H i sto ry a n d M us i c BY MACY GOODNIGHT

he origins of the city of Wagoner are unique and progressive, with an early history that includes the first free public schools in Indian Territory, before statehood, and the home of the first female doctor in Indian Territory. Built on a railroad switch that carried passengers from coast to coast, the town was a travel stop that provided lodging and entertainment, and also a shipping hub that benefitted from an exceptional wealth of natural resources. The city’s founders were brilliant minds with a forward-thinking mindset that welcomed diversity, making for a rich history with an extraordinary story. Today, visitors can discover this vibrant past and learn more about its innovative founders by exploring Wagoner: The Early Days in the Wagoner History Center. Guests will also be amazed to find a new, mind-blowing music memorabilia collection in The Legends of Country Music exhibit. This massive collection is unlike any other, anywhere. The museum is located at 122 S. Main, in the historic downtown district. Mayor, AJ Jones, is passionate about his city and is a walking history book. His enthusiasm is infectious and has been integral in the progression of the History Center. When he discovered that world-famous music promoter, Jim Halsey, was seeking to find a home for his massive collection of music memorabilia, he got to work. “I saw the article in September 2017, that he was looking, and it took a while for me to get in touch with him,” he said. Together with city officials, they were able to bring the collection to Wagoner. The collection opened for exhibit in February. “We finally got it open, and it’s marvelous. We couldn’t have done it without all of (continued on page 28)

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Below: A world-class museum houses an incredible collection of memorabilia from the career of music promoter Jim Halsey.

Above: Signed guitars and other memorabilia from Oklahoma’s own, Roy Clark, can be found, in addition to many other iconic performers’ items.

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the volunteers who contributed too many hours to count.” Jim Halsey is a legend in the music business, as a talent agent who represented such names as Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Clint Black, Roy

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and instruments from the artists themselves. The entire collection tells the story of “The Starmaker.” Plans for display rotation will keep the exhibit fresh and exciting for future visits. In Wagoner: The Early Days, visitors can explore the collection of a founding families descendent, Shirle Lamb Williams. It is an insightful view into the lives of the original residents of the city, as well as the people who lived in Indian Territory before statehood. During December, Wagoner will host a Christmas light extravaganza throughout the city, with other festive activities to enjoy. Visit the Wagoner History Center during the day, and stay for spectacular light displays after dark. The History Center’s winter hours are ThursdaySaturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday noon to 5 pm. Visit wagonerok.org for after hours happenings. For more information, find them on Facebook @cityofwagoner or call (918) 485-2554.

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A columnist for a popular Sydney newspaper and as George’s daughter Shay, and Benson Jack Gloria Bell Paula Hale Hope Sutherland devoted father of teenage kids, Shay (Melina Peggy McClellan Anthony as his son Arlo. Emmitt Bibleand Arlo (Benson PaulineJack Hale Anthony), life Reba McDermott Neal Talley Vidler) has been pretty good to George. His biggest Erik Thomson, who playsTheis George Turner is also Mary Blevins Esther Hammer Robin McGuire Raymond concern, aside from raising a family with wife, Associate Producer of the heart-warming drama Todd Branstetter Marilynn Hammons Ronald McNair Sally Thomas Laura, is ensuring he pens exactly 800 Words 800 Words. “There’s nothing like 800 Words on Randi Brewer Sharon Harbell Linda Meistrell John & Dorothy Turnauckas for his weekly column. His precise word count television... it’s a family journey,” Erik says. “It’s Carol Brisco David J. & Regina D. Harris Faynell Mills Candace Vann is a personal quirk. It gives George control and a ‘starting over’ story that taps into that part of Faye Brown but that all vanishes Janice Harris with his wife’s Margaretme Mitchell JoyceWe Varner stability, that is universal. all wonder what would William Budnick Jamie Hawkins Eugene happen Moftt Lester Veltman sudden passing. if we changed everything and went somewhere new. “George and his kids sell up Jane Bylander Joan Hawksworth Philip Moldenhauer Douglas Vincent Acting on impulse, George quits his job and their house in Sydney, one of Melea Carrington David Henderson Valerie Moore Brenda Wagner the most expensive tells his kids to pack their bags because he cities in the world, and start all over again.” John & Bobbie Cary Elizabeth Higgens Mary Moore Jerry Wasson has just bought a house, sight unseen, over the Debra Cerey Terry Hill Karen Myers Wilcox internet in the ctional New Zealand seaside Erik’s successful Sheryl 17-year partnership with Cladia E. Hiltibrand a change is Irma Myers Judyas Williams townChilcoat of Weld. George isJoyce convinced Seven Network began Dr Mitch Stevens on All theClark antidote to his family’s loss. But it’s really Gary NeelSaints. He earnt three nominations for the Silver Paul Mike Hixson Connie Lou Wood an illogical attempt to return to happier times, Logie award for most popular actor, winning the Charles Cook Donna Hollon Robert & Paul Odell Saladin William D. Wood to a place full of fond memories where he spent award in 2003. Then came his much-loved role Cathy Cornwell Margaret Holt Anne Palfreyman Lance Woodliff his summer holidays as a child. But for George’s as Dave Rafter in the hit family drama, Packed Sharon Cotner Ava Hoover Jim Pardee Janis Wooley kids, who have yet to even process the enormous to the Rafters, and four Silver Logie award Greg LindaPopular Wright Actor and a Silver lossCottof their mom, WeldStanisHopper worlds away from Susie Paulson nominations for Most Beverly Cowan they have ever Gale Huff Harold Payne ZollerOutstanding Actor. anything known. Logie nomination forDavid Most Glenna Craig

Ilona Hughes

Chris Phillips

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Ignoring Jan, to rethink his PenelopeBorn Elizabeth Cronnpleas from his editor, Lynda Hutcheson Pierce

in Inverness, Scotland, Erik was seven plans, George turns down her offer to continue when his family moved to New Zealand. It was Glenda Marilyn Cullum Mary Jo Hutchison Jerry Pogue his employment as a columnist. The Turners then he began performing in school plays, a Senna Cunningham Karen Jacobs leave Sydney bound for Weld - which is nothing Shirley Randall pastime he continued to pursue as he got older. Hattie Daniels remembered it. Judith Randolph performing arts at the New Zealand like George It Jones is a remote, isolated John & Diane He studied Ramona Darby Glendathe JonesKiwi tourist trail. Thon N. Drama Rhett and forgotten place far off School, as well as English Literature and AWilliam carDavis crash is not a great way to arrive. Their Drama at Victoria University in Wellington. Sandra Katzell Ralph Rhodes ‘dream home’ turns out to be a halfrenovated Mark Dethrow Karen Keith Patsy D. Roberts nightmare lacking the basic requirements for a Erik accumulated a long list of theatre and TV Susan Doddridge Michael Keller Doug & Flora Roszel family – like an actual kitchen. Just as George credits in NZ, including a recurring role on the Gay Downing his sanity and Linda Rowe questions hisKetcher decision to move, Wanda F.Hercules and Zena – Warrior Princess series Wendy KilgallonAussie-import Doris Rowland alongDriscollcomes Woody aFrances fellow before he moved to Australia in his early 20s. surfer andDroege handyman - who In Australia Erik continued to appear in TV and Dan & Melinda Sharon may L. Kimelbe as much of Ortha Rusk aVal hindrance as he is a help; and the women of lm, winning an AFI Award and a Film Critic & Eldon Eisenach Virginia A. Kitchell Patty Saul Weld - four single local ladies who are intrigued Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2014, Garry England Marilyn Kuller Cheryl Schaefer by the new arrivals. They plan to become big Erik returned to the stage with the Melbourne Tom Ezell Chalmer Labig players in whatever future awaits him and his Viola Schatzinger Theatre Company playing the President of The Kay Foreman Donna LaDuke John Scott children. United States in The Speechmaker, a comedy George Foster Lauren Lambert Jim Scottproduction that proved an instant hit with sellOriginally September out audiences. Robert Fugate premiering in Joseph LeClaire 2015 on the Tom Seely Seven Network in Australia, 800 Words stars Jeff Gaffen Allen Ledbetter Johnny Shepherd Erik Thomson as George Turner, Melinda Vidler Walter Gasior

Carol Lickliter

Martha Shore

JANUARY 2020 Published by Rogers State University, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, OK 74017. Produced by the RSUPR.

Dr. Larry Rice President

Royal Aills

RSU Public TV General Manager Erik lives in South Australia’s McLaren Vale, married to Always Greener star Caitlin Randy Riggs McDougall. They are proud parents to daughter Graphic Designer Eilish, and son Magnus. Rogers State University, in compliance with all applicable

Federal Vidler and State regulations, does and not Melina who laws playsand Shay, is an actor discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, model with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, orofstatus as a veteranMelina’s in any of Queensland University Technology. its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is previous acting credits include the feature lm not limited to admissions, employment, housing, nancial aid, and educational services. This publication wasMako: issued The Arrangements, the television show by Rogers State University. Printed November 2020. Island of Secrets and a series of short lms, theatre productions and television commercials. RSU Public Television She has also worked as a photographic and 1701 West Will Rogers Blvd. runway model. Claremore, Oklahoma 74017

A keen dancer, Benson Jack Anthony, who portrays Phone: 918-343-7657 Arlo, started acting at a young age with his rst Toll Free: 800-823-7210 role in The Mystery of Natalie Wood directed by Fax: 918-343-7952 acclaimed director Peter Bogdanovich. His other E-Mail: krsc-tv@rsu.edu television credits include Legend of the Seeker, Facebook: www.facebook.com/RSUPublicTV Chatroom Chicks, Blood Brothers and a small Twitter: www.twitter.com/RSUPublicTV part in Underbelly Razor. He attended Sylvia Website: www.rsu.tv Young Performing Arts College in London and The Village Performing Arts and Brent St Studios in Sydney.

WHAT WILL SAYS “….Tulsa, Oklahoma , which would have been a real town, even if its people weren’t greasy rich with oil, for it is found on the spirit of its people.” - Will Rogers, July 22nd, 1923

CONTENTS

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK

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Thank you, Northeast Oklahoma!

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Public Television’s Broadcast Media tracking companies says across the country the coronavirus may have rocked our world but there is a silver lining to the public’s lifestyle change or viewing habits. And Okies are not any different.

The viewers of Green Country have really been watching RSU Public TV since the stay at home rule went into place in April.

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RSUTV SHOW Q&A 5 Studio 66

Royal Aills

Nationally, according to these media tracking companies, television usage soared in the early days of the pandemic, (March/April). They observed that COVID-19 has been good for media consumption. Locally, specically RSU Public TV, eyeballs increased as well.

Lan Lam from America’s Test Kitchen 6 RSU-TV Show Prole: 800began Words Lan Lam her career as a caterer and brunch cook while at Wesleyan University, where she earned a BA in chemistry. She 7 LantoLam Q&A went on learned to cook by working for James Beard Award winners and nominees in Cambridge and Boston. Now she is a senior 8 TV HDIllustrated 35.1 January editorRSU for Cook’s magazine, for which Primetime she has developed recipes, written Schedule feature stories, and contributed to various sections since 2011. And you can watch her on RSU Public as she serves as an on-screen test cook on America’s Test Kitchen. Where did your love for food come from? My family. We always ate dinner together and at some point, during the meal, conversation would turn to food. I have clear memories of my parents and grandmother reminiscing about herbs they couldn’t nd in the US, comparing different brands of jasmine rice, or debating the From Our Viewers appropriate amount of ginger for a traditional Bobby from Chelsea Vietnamese braised chicken dish called gà kho “I love the woodturning shows you have on. If you g�ng. can, put more of them on please.” Patricia from Bartlesville “I enjoy watching living Grand on Grand Lake. My family grew up on that lake and it brings back a lot of memories for me” Lester from Muskogee “I found myself watching the program about Carol Burnett the other night. Great program. I loved watching her show on CBS.”

Staying at home during the lockdown resulted in large viewing increases for television news programming, which media researchers nd a cutting board that ts your kitchen and How did you get the job to be on America’s Test quoted as high as 19% for broadcast and 73% for cable. Ratings for network and cable entertainment series increased, too, as your habits. Besides nding something that’s Kitchen? did streaming of TV shows. In the rst three weeks of March, streaming rose 85% over the previous year. Public TV saw gains too, the right size for your counter, make sure that Luck! Well, luck and years of learning in a especially during early fringe and weekend dayparts. it’s not too large for your sink or cabinets, or too variety of kitchens. I was looking for a foodheavy for you to maneuver. Finally, consider how centric job outside of the restaurant industry RSU Public TV daypart quickly became planned viewing and surpassing primetime programming. Classic Gospel with Bill Gaither often you cook and how much food you usually and ran across an ad for a test cook position. remains RSU TV’s #1 show, America’s Test Kitchen moved into second place followed by Ellis Good Food and Cooks Country Kitchen. prepare. There’s no need to splurge on an extraI didn’t quite meet the standards listed on that This is the rst time since I’ve been at the station that cooking shows have competed for eyeballs. It’s great to know that when our large board if you won’t use all of that surface ad - I hadn’t attended culinary school - but I viewers are at home, they have found RSU Public TV and like the programming we offer. area. applied anyway it worked out. I’ve been happily developing recipes since then. As for getting So, what’s next? Some say media usage will falter and fall back in line as Northeast Oklahoma begins to open back up and we all get What is one cooking tip that everyone should onto the show, we had very casual auditions and back to somewhat normal lives. However, the stay at home order showed how much people depend on Public TV. The general thought know? I was asked to give it a try. Looking back, I’m is, the bigger the crisis, the more viewers will depend on public TV. A pinch of salt added at the proper time goes so glad I was open to trying new things. That a long way. Salt does so much for the avor attitude has opened a lot of interesting doors. My hope is you will continue to watch and make RSU Public TV a part of your television viewing and get engaged with us on some and texture of food. It helps meat stay juicy as level. We can’t do this with you (our viewers) be we are viewer supported television. it cooks, tempers bitterness, and improves the Was TV something you always wanted to do? avor, texture, and appearance of vegetables, Absolutely not. One of the joys of my job is that TV So, thank you Green Country for your support! and brings depth to desserts. A pet peeve of is just a portion of what I do. The rest of the year, mine is when recipes don’t include salt or simply I’m busy researching and developing recipes, say season to taste at the very end. Of course, working on photo shoots, and just learning as there are exceptions, but in general most food much about food as I possibly can. should be seasoned during cooking, not before – Royal Aills serving. One hallmark of a good recipe is clarity What is one piece of equipment that we should on both the amount and the timing. all have in our kitchens? A great cutting board. You can have a razorAnyone who has ever attempted to cook has sharp knife, but you won’t get a nice dice on your inevitably had a cooking fail. What is the worst veggies if your board is warped. It’s important to cooking fail you’ve ever had? This isn’t so much one fail, but a series of fails leading to redemption. I was tortured by French omelets for a summer. I had to learn how to make them on the y for a very, very particular chef. It’s an experience I wouldn’t wish on anyone. I can still see the row of orders uttering under the industrial hood and feel the anxiety and frustration of repeated trying and failing. It took three months for me to condently turn out a good omelet on demand and another one to master them. To this day, I don’t order French omelets because they just bring back too many memories. (I do make them for myself at home.) America’s Test Kitchen is seen on RSU Public TV every Monday’s at 3pm, Thursdays at 10am and again on Saturdays at 4pm.

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Catherine from Tulsa “Classical Stretch and Happy Yoga are how I get my exercise while I’m in quarantine due to the pandemic. “

General Manager, RSUTV

DISTANCE LEARNING CHANNEL Jump start your future with concurrent classes

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In March when the Oklahoma’s State Board of Education suspended the remainder of the publicschool year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, RSU Public TV came to the aid of public schools across Northeast Oklahoma by launching a new regional educational initiative called @HomeLearning. This effort addressed the growing educational need across our 24-counties in northeastern Oklahoma. @Home Learning provided live Distance Learning (free, over-the-air broadcast and online), resources and opportunities to public school students, homeschool students and the thousands of families who live and work in Northeast Oklahoma. For the rst time ever, elementary and secondary students had ready access to over-the-air learning resources on RSU Public TV Channel 35.1 in order to complete the 2020 school year.

Now the station is once again coming to the aid college bound high school junior and seniors who want to jump start their college careers. Because of the success with @HomeLearing, the Cherokee Nation requested RSU Public TV and RSU make available by broadcast over our 35.2 channel, Rogers State University’s Concurrent Course classes for College Credit to the underserved population throughout the tribe’s 14-county judicial reservation area as well as the entire Rogers State University service area. Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor Janees Taylor recognized the need and approached RSU-TV about partnering to offer concurrent classes to area high school students. “When Covid-19 made us rethink every aspect of learning and working, it was a natural step to expand the TV platform that RSU has available to other classes” said Councilwomen Taylor. “RSU is meeting a need with technology other universities do not have. With low tuition and now a platform that allows students who did not have access before, this is another barrier to education taken away. This delivery method opens educational doors for students without adequate internet access as it is delivered over TV rather than the internet. I want every Cherokee child to have the opportunity to earn a college degree, in order to accomplish that, it is imperative that we do all we can to eliminate obstacles standing in the way of that.”

Beginning this Spring RSU Public TV is launching the “Distance Learning Channel” on the stations second subchannel 35.2. The station will carry 30 hours of concurrent college credited classes. Some classes will be aired live with additional re-airings built into the broadcast schedule. High school students can enroll in college classes and earn college credit from the comfort of their living room by watching the classes over RSU Public TV’s 35.2 channel. Royal Aills General Manager of RSU Public TV says, “One of the things we know is this, in times like these our mission to serve the public is paramount. Like public schools, public TV means working together for the greater good of our students, families and communities.” High speed internet is not an option for most of our rural areas. According to the FCC Fewer than half of Oklahoma’s rural residents have access to highspeed internet – one of the lowest percentages of any state. RSU Public TV’s option of over the air on 35.2 is valid. In today’s world how these students are interconnected is a necessity. We want to make these classes accessible to everyone especially the underserved who don’t have access to high speed internet. “This offering of concurrent courses is a necessary step in reaching students who otherwise

DISTANCE LEARNING CHANNEL CONTINUED... wouldn’t be able to access the teachings through the internet,” said RSU President Dr. Larry Rice. “We are proud of the courses our faculty and RSUTV have produced and appreciate the partnership we have with the Cherokee Nation.” However, that’s only one possible platform. The other involves ONENET, a digital communications initiative of the State Regents for Higher Education and Oklahoma’s only statewide internet service provider. The station is in discussions with ONENET now to be a partner with Rogers State University and RSU Public TV by providing a direct feed of these Concurrent Classes to all high schools in our 22-county footprint of RSU’s service area. Aills

says, “Since our terrestrial (antenna signal) does not reach the entire TV market we are asking for ONENET assistance. We will be working directly with each school to provide a room and time for enrollees to take the classes during the day. ONENET’s assistance with this will make this a direct feed to each school in all of our rural 22 counties.” Concurrent classes on broadcast will begin in the Spring Semester of 2020 with the classes Intro to Psychology, American Federal Government, and Cherokee 1 available.

Studio 66

A new season of Studio 66 kicks off October 16! Preparation for this new season started in February with the production team spending two weeks building of a new set that would reect the wider variety of music genres that would be featured. And despite the unexpected interruption of the Covid-19 pandemic RSU-TV they were able to record seven all new episodes featuring local artists Alaska and Madi, R&B singer Calvin McGriff, the country rock sound of Travis Kidd, Americana singer Melissa Hembree, Rock band Acoustic Freight Train, Singer songwriter Jason Ford, and alternative rock band The New Time Zones. Watch Season 2 of Studio 66 Friday nights at 8:30 beginning October 16th on RSU Public TV.

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Bonnie Geer

Sandra Luginbill

Judy Simmons

Helen Allen

Patty Gibe

Mary Mackie

Shawn & Ronda Slaton

Renee Anthony

Stephanie Gilbert

Deanna Mall-Price

Leon Snodgrass

Joan Atkins

Roy Gillis

Eric Mallory

Belva Steiner

Sharon Bannister

800 Words

Debra Glenn

Louise Manetta

Susan Stinnett

Tom Bawson

Joan Gordon

Patricia Martin

Dana Stone

Gary Baxter

Patricia Grifth

Julie Martin

Lee W. Stone

Mary Etta Beaver

Michael Grishom

George McCauslan

George Suppes

RSUTV SHOW PROFILE

A columnist for a popular Sydney newspaper and as George’s daughter Shay, and Benson Jack Gloria Bell Paula Hale Peggy McClellan Hope Sutherland devoted father of teenage kids, Shay (Melina Anthony as his son Arlo. Emmitt Bibleand Arlo (Benson PaulineJack Hale Anthony), life Reba McDermott Neal Talley Vidler) Mary Blevins EstherGeorge. Hammer His biggest Robin McGuire has been pretty good to Erik Thomson, who Raymond playsTheis George Turner is also concern, aside from raising a family with wife, Associate Producer of the heart-warming drama Todd Branstetter Marilynn Hammons Ronald McNair Sally Thomas Laura, is ensuring he pens exactly 800 Words 800 Words. “There’s nothing like 800 Words on Randi Brewer Sharon Harbell Linda Meistrell John & Dorothy Turnauckas for his weekly column. His precise word count television... it’s a family journey,” Erik says. “It’s Carol Brisco David J. & Regina D. Harris Faynell Mills Candace Vann is a personal quirk. It gives George control and a ‘starting over’ story that taps into that part of Faye Brown Janice Harris Margaret Mitchell Joyce Varner stability, but that all vanishes with his wife’s me that is universal. We all wonder what would William Budnick Jamie Hawkins Eugene happen Moftt Lester Veltman sudden passing. if we changed everything and went somewhere new. “George and his kids sell up Jane Bylander Joan Hawksworth Philip Moldenhauer Douglas Vincent Acting on impulse, George quits his job and their house in Sydney, one of Melea Carrington David Henderson Valerie Moore Brenda Wagner the most expensive tells his kids to pack their bags because he cities in the world, and start all over again.” John & Bobbie Cary Elizabeth Higgens Mary Moore Jerry Wasson has just bought a house, sight unseen, over the Debra Cerey Terry Hill Karen Myers Sheryl Wilcox internet in the ctional New Zealand seaside Erik’s successful 17-year partnership with Cladia Chilcoat E. Hiltibrand a change is Irma Myers Judyas Williams town of Weld. George isJoyce convinced Seven Network began Dr Mitch Stevens on All Paul Clark Mike Hixson Connie Lou Wood the antidote to his family’s loss. But it’s really Gary NeelSaints. He earnt three nominations for the Silver an illogical attempt to return to happier times, Logie award for most popular actor, winning the Charles Cook Donna Hollon Robert & Paul Odell Saladin William D. Wood to a place full of fond memories where he spent award in 2003. Then came his much-loved role Cathy Cornwell Margaret Holt Anne Palfreyman Lance Woodliff his summer holidays as a child. But for George’s as Dave Rafter in the hit family drama, Packed Sharon Cotner Ava Hoover Jim Pardee Janis Wooley kids, who have yet to even process the enormous to the Rafters, and four Silver Logie award Greg Cott Stan Hopper Susie Paulson Linda Wright loss of their mom, Weld is worlds away from nominations for Most Popular Actor and a Silver Beverly Cowan they have ever Gale Huff Harold Payne ZollerOutstanding Actor. anything known. Logie nomination forDavid Most

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Glenna Craig

Ilona Hughes

Chris Phillips

Ignoring Jan, to rethink his PenelopeBorn Elizabeth Cronnpleas from his editor, Lynda Hutcheson Pierce in Inverness, Scotland, Erik was seven plans, George turns down her offer to continue when his family moved to New Zealand. It was Glenda Marilyn Cullum Mary Jo Hutchison Jerry Pogue his employment as a columnist. The Turners then he began performing in school plays, a Senna Cunningham Karen Jacobs Shirley Randall leave Sydney bound for Weld - which is nothing pastime he continued to pursue as he got older. Hattie George Daniels remembered it. Judith Randolph performing arts at the New Zealand like It Jones is a remote, isolated John & Diane He studied Ramonaforgotten Darby Glendathe JonesKiwi tourist trail. Thon N. Drama Rhett and place far off School, as well as English Literature and AWilliam carDavis crash is not a great way to arrive. Their Drama at Victoria University in Wellington. Sandra Katzell Ralph Rhodes ‘dream home’ turns out to be a halfrenovated Mark Dethrow Karen Keith Patsy D. Roberts nightmare lacking the basic requirements for a Erik accumulated a long list of theatre and TV Susan Doddridge Michael Keller Doug & Flora Roszel family – like an actual kitchen. Just as George credits in NZ, including a recurring role on the Gay Downing Rowe questions his sanity andLindahisKetcher decision to move, Wanda F.Hercules and Zena – Warrior Princess series Wendy Driscoll KilgallonAussie-import Doris Rowland along comes Woody aFrances fellow before he moved to Australia in his early 20s. Dan & Melinda Sharon may L. Kimelbe as much of Ortha Rusk surfer andDroege handyman - who In Australia Erik continued to appear in TV and aVal hindrance as he is a help; and the women of lm, winning an AFI Award and a Film Critic & Eldon Eisenach Virginia A. Kitchell Patty Saul Weld four single local ladies who are intrigued Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 2014, Garry England Marilyn Kuller Cheryl Schaefer by the new arrivals. They plan to become big Erik returned to the stage with the Melbourne Tom Ezell Chalmer Labig Viola Schatzinger players in whatever future awaits him and his Theatre Company playing the President of The Kay Foreman Donna LaDuke John Scott children. United States in The Speechmaker, a comedy George Foster Lauren Lambert Jim Scottproduction that proved an instant hit with sellOriginally September out audiences. Robert Fugate premiering in Joseph LeClaire 2015 on the Tom Seely Seven Network in Australia, 800 Words stars Jeff Gaffen Allen Ledbetter Johnny Shepherd Erik Thomson as George Turner, Melinda Vidler Walter Gasior

Carol Lickliter

Martha Shore

JANUARY 2020 Published by Rogers State University, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore, OK 74017. Produced by the RSUPR.

Dr. Larry Rice President

Royal Aills

CONTENTS

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Thank you, Northeast Oklahoma!

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The viewers of Green Country have really been watching RSU Public TV since the stay at home rule went into place in April.

4 COVER STORY: Distance Learning Channel

RSUTV SHOW Q&A 5 Studio 66

Royal Aills

Lan Lam from America’s Test Kitchen

6 RSU-TV Show Prole: 800began Words Lan Lam her career as a caterer and brunch cook while at Wesleyan University, where she earned a BA in chemistry. She 7 LantoLam Q&A went on learned to cook by working for James Beard Award winners and nominees in Cambridge and Boston. Now she is a senior 8 TV HDIllustrated 35.1 January editorRSU for Cook’s magazine, for which Primetime she has developed recipes, written Schedule feature stories, and contributed to various sections since 2011. And you can watch her on RSU Public as she serves as an on-screen test cook on America’s Test Kitchen. Where did your love for food come from? My family. We always ate dinner together and at some point, during the meal, conversation would turn to food. I have clear memories of my parents and grandmother reminiscing about herbs they couldn’t nd in the US, comparing different brands of jasmine rice, or debating the appropriate amount of ginger for a traditional From Our Viewers Vietnamese braised chicken dish called gà kho Bobby from Chelsea g�ng. “I love the woodturning shows you have on. If you can, put more of them on please.” Patricia from Bartlesville “I enjoy watching living Grand on Grand Lake. My family grew up on that lake and it brings back a lot of memories for me” Lester from Muskogee “I found myself watching the program about Carol Burnett the other night. Great program. I loved watching her show on CBS.”

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Catherine from Tulsa “Classical Stretch and Happy Yoga are how I get my exercise while I’m in quarantine due to the pandemic. “

General Manager, RSUTV

January Primetime Schedule SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 6:00 On Story 6:30 Newsline 7:00 Brokenwood Mysteries 8:30 Studio 66 9:00 Front and Center

6:00 Classic Gospel 7:00 Digital Drive-In 9:00 The Heart Guy

6:00 GC Perspectives 6:30 Newsline 7:00 Asian American Life

10:00 Songs at the Center

7:30 Variety Studios: Actors on Actors 8:00 Classic Gospel

5 6:00 Autoline 6:30 Newsline 7-10 Documentaries

6 6:00 This Is America & The World 6:30 Newsline 7:00 Midsomer Murders 9:00 800 Words

7 6:00 Consuelo Mack W.T. 7:00 Osiyo 7:30 Living Grand on Grand Lake 8:00 Frankie Drake Mysteries 9:00 A Place to Call Home

2 6:00 Asian American Life 6:30 Bare Feet 7:00 Backstage Pass 8:00 Live From the Artist’s Den 9:00 Woodsongs

8 6:00 On Story 6:30 Newsline 7:00 Brokenwood Mysteries 8:30 Studio 66 9:00 Front and Center

9 6:00 Asian American Life 6:30 Bare Feet 7:00 Backstage Pass 8:00 Live From the Artist’s Den 9:00 Woodsongs

9:00 Song of the Mountains

6:00 Classic Gospel 7:00 Digital Drive-In

6:00 GC Perspectives 6:30 Newsline

6:00 Autoline 6:30 Newsline

9:00 The Heart Guy 10:00 Songs at the Center

7:00 Asian American Life 7:30 Variety Studios: Actors on Actors

7-10 Documentaries

13 6:00 This Is America & The World 6:30 Newsline 7:00 Midsomer Murders 9:00 800 Words

8:00 Classic Gospel

6:00 Classic Gospel 7:00 Digital Drive-In

6:00 GC Perspectives 6:30 Newsline

6:00 Autoline 6:30 Newsline

9:00 The Heart Guy 10:00 Songs at the Center

7:00 Asian American Life 7:30 Variety Studios: Actors on Actors

7-10 Documentaries

20 6:00 This Is America & The World 6:30 Newsline 7:00 Midsomer Murders 9:00 800 Words

8:00 Classic Gospel

24 6:00 Classic Gospel 7:00 Digital Drive-In 9:00 The Heart Guy 10:00 Songs at the Center

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6:00 Classic Gospel 7:00 Digital Drive-In 9:00 The Heart Guy 10:00 Songs at the Center

25 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

GC Perspectives Newsline Asian American Life Variety Studios: Actors on Actors 8:00 Classic Gospel

26 6:00 Autoline 6:30 Newsline 7-10 Documentaries

27 6:00 This Is America & The World 6:30 Newsline 7:00 Midsomer Murders 9:00 800 Words

6:00 Consuelo Mack W.T. 7:00 Osiyo

6:00 On Story 6:30 Newsline

6:00 Asian American Life 6:30 Bare Feet

7:30 Living Grand on Grand Lake 8:00 Frankie Drake Mysteries

7:00 Brokenwood Mysteries 8:30 Studio 66

7:00 Backstage Pass 8:00 Live From the Artist’s Den

9:00 A Place to Call Home

9:00 Front and Center

9:00 Woodsongs

6:00 Consuelo Mack W.T. 7:00 Osiyo

6:00 On Story 6:30 Newsline

6:00 Asian American Life 6:30 Bare Feet

7:30 Living Grand on Grand Lake 8:00 Frankie Drake Mysteries

7:00 Brokenwood Mysteries 8:30 Studio 66

7:00 Backstage Pass 8:00 Live From the Artist’s Den

9:00 A Place to Call Home

9:00 Front and Center

9:00 Woodsongs

28 6:00 Consuelo Mack W.T. 7:00 Osiyo 7:30 Living Grand on Grand Lake 8:00 Frankie Drake Mysteries 9:00 A Place to Call Home

29 6:00 On Story 6:30 Newsline 7:00 Brokenwood Mysteries 8:30 Studio 66 9:00 Front and Center

30 6:00 6:30 7:00 8:00

Asian American Life Bare Feet Backstage Pass Live From the Artist’s Den 9:00 Woodsongs

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$8,730.00 $9,730.00 $12,970.00 $10,615.00 $14,190.00 $17,600.00 $21,150.00 $18,850.00 $23,595.00 $28,325.00

$3,190.00 $3,740.00 $5,010.00 $4,720.00 $6,270.00 $7,840.00 $9,410.00 $8,360.00 $10,450.00 $12,540.00

Above: Carl Parson with a pole barn under construction by Inola Portable Buildings & Pole Barns.

$1,100.00 $1,230.00 $1,650.00 $1,390.00 $1,850.00 $2,310.00 $2,810.00 $2,475.00 $3,060.00 $3,675.00

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