VALUES October 2022

43rd Annual Tulsa Schedule of Events

By Kathy Smith & Tulsa Oktoberfest

Tulsa Oktoberfest 2022 celebrates 43 years of authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma. Patterned a er Oktoberfest Munich, our local celebration is internationally ranked a “Top Five Oktoberfest” by USA Today, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine and Orbitz; and attracts attendees from far and wide. Dress in your lederhosen or dirndl

PROST!

WEDNESDAY, OC TOBER 19

Corporate Night - Private Event

5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

All Festival Grounds

9:15 p.m. Fireworks

Der Lufthansa Technik

BierGar ten

5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. AlpenFetzer

6:45 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dor frocker

7:45 p.m. Stein Hoist

Warsteiner EssZelt

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Das Ist Lustig and Dancers

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Alex Meixner Band

8:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

Spaten Haus

5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Route 161

Happy Wanderers

6:45 p.m. Stein Hoist

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Walburg Boys

Die Bierstube hosted by

Paulaner

(not required, however many people will be dressed in them) and enjoy traditional German music, foods and entertainment.

It all begins October 20-23, 2022 at the River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave., Tulsa, OK. No onsite parking will be available.

Check the website (https:// tulsaoktoberfest.org/parking-andschnelle-fahrt/) about parking, shuttles, and other transportation to the Oktoberfest gates.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. G.A.S.T (German American Society of Tulsa)

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Chardon Polka Band

Brewer ’s Hall presented by Karbach

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Steve Liddell Band

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Brad Absher and the Superials

Marshall Brewing Stammtisch

Large screen TVs, Live Spor ts and Great Bier!

Sam Adams Rathskeller

7:15 p.m. Stein Hoist

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tom Basler

Dueling Pianos

Hofbräuhaus

5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Nick Bratkovich, Accordion

Das Partyzelt

6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. DJ Matt

Food and drink are available all over the Tulsa Oktoberfest grounds. Payment by credit card only. A wide variety of vendors means great food choices, ranging from authentic German food and beers, to the more traditional American meal, beer, soft drinks and more.

Exciting new items have been added to this year’s event. While you’re on the site check out several new special dining, VIP, and ticket opportunities. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gates at https://tulsaoktoberfest.sa re. com/tickets

Hauptbühne – Das Glockenspiel Stage

Hourly das Glockenspiel

Karbach Brewing Games and Challenge Competitions Arena

6:20 p.m. Bier Barrel Race

7:20 p.m. MaßKrug Relay Races

8:20 p.m. Strong Stein Competition

Maypole

5:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

9:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

Das Lokal presented by Dead Armadillo

TBA

THURSDAY, OC TOBER 20

All Festival Grounds

6:30 p.m. Parade of Brewers, HauptStraße

6:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, das Glockenspiel

7:20 p.m. Lederhosen Lauf

9:15 p.m. Fireworks

Der Lufthansa Technik

BierGar ten

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. AlpenFetzer

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dor frocker

8:30 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

Warsteiner EssZelt

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Das Ist Lustig

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Chardon Polka Band

8:00 p.m. Stein Hoist

Spaten Haus

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Route 161

Happy Wanderers

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Walburg Boys

Die Bierstube hosted by Paulaner

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. G.A.S.T (German American Society Tulsa)

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Alex Meixner Band

Brewer ’s Hall presented by Karbach

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. After Dark

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. King Cabbage Brass Band

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Marshall Brewing Stammtisch

All hours–Large screen TVs, Live Spor ts and Great Bier!

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Desi and Cody

Sam Adams Rathskeller

7:30 p.m. Stein Hoist

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The Fabulous Two Man Band

Das Partyzelt

6:30 p.m. Parade of Brewers, HauptStraße

9:15 p.m. Fireworks

Hauptbühne – das Glockenspiel Stage

Hourly das Glockenspiel

6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies

Parade of Brewers – Hauptstraße

6:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and Tapping of the Keg

7:20 p.m. Lederhosen Lauf

Karbach Brewing Games and Competitions Arena

7:20 p.m. Lederhosen Lauf

Maypole

5:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

Das Lokal presented by Dead

FRIDAY, OC TOBER 21

11:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.

11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Euro Disco

Der Lufthansa Technik

BierGar ten

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. German

American Society of Tulsa (GAST)

Blaskapelle

2:30 p.m. Stein Hoist

3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. AlpenFetzer

6:30 p.m. Stein Hoist

7:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Dor frocker

11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Euro Disco- DJ

Moody

2:45 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Walburg Boys

4:15 p.m. Stein Hoist

7:00 p.m. Stein Hoist

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Chardon Polka Band

8:30 p.m. Stein Hoist

Spaten Haus

11:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. The Happy Players

3:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Terr y Cavanagh and Alpine Express

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Route 161 Happy Wanderers

Die Bierstube hosted by aulaner

.m. - 3:00 p.m. The olkaMeisters

.m. German American Society Volkstanz Group

.m. German American Society Volkstanz Group

.m. - 7:30 p.m. Ed Wagner’s Brass Band

.m. - 7:00 p.m. Battle of the Blaskapelle

.m. Grand March In

.m. Mach Schnell

.m. Ed Wagner’s Brass Band

.m. Mach Schnell

.m. Ed Wagner’s Brass Band

11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kevin Price &

.m. - 8:00 p.m. Trust Tree

.m. - 11:30 p.m. Fuzed

wing Stammtisch s, Live Spor ts and dams Rathskeller

.m. Stein Hoist

.m. - 11:30 p.m. Tom Basler

.m. - 11:30 p.m. Steve Cluck & special guest(s)

Hofbräuhaus Restaurant

Ongoing Nick Bratkovich, Accordion

Hauptbühne – das Glockenspiel

Stage

Hourly das Glockenspiel

Hauptbühne – das Glockenspiel

Stage

Hourly das Glockenspiel

Maypole

5:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

Das Lokal presented by Dead Armadillo

TBA

SATURDAY, OC TOBER 22

11:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m

11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Euro Disco

Der Lufthansa Technik

BierGar ten

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. German American Society of Tulsa (GAST)

Blaskapelle

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. AlpenFetzer

7:15 p.m. Stein Hoist

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Dor frocker

11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Euro Disco- DJ

Moody

.m. - 11:30 p.m Alex Meixner

’s Hall presented by Karbach

Warsteiner EssZelt

11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Terr y Cavanagh and Alpine Express

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Das Ist Lustig and Dancers

5:30 p.m. Stein Hoist

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Alex Meixner Band

8:30 p.m. Stein Hoist

Spaten Haus

11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Happy Players

3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Route 161 Happy Wander

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Walburg Boys

Die Bierstube hosted by Paulaner

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ed Wagner’s Brass Band

12:00 p.m. German American Society of Tulsa Volkstanz Group

1:00 p.m. German American Society of Tulsa Volkstanz Group

2:30 p.m. Eddy Wedding

3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Ed Wagner’s Brass Band

Karbach Brewing Games and Competitions

Arena

6:20 p.m. Bier Barrel Race

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Battle of the Blaskapelle

5:00 p.m. Grand March In

5:10 p.m. Mach Schnell

6:00 p.m. Ed Wagner’s Brass Band

6:30 p.m. Mach Schnell

7:00 p.m. Ed Wagner’s Brass Band

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Chardon Polka Band

Brewer ’s Hall presented by Karbach

11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Chronic Migraine

3:30 p.m. - 7:30 Jump Suit Love

6:00 p.m. Stein Hoist

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Speakeasy

Marshall Brewing Stammtisch

Large screen TVs, Live Spor ts and Great Bier!

Sam Adams Rathskeller

7:45 p.m. Stein Hoist

8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Tom Basler Dueling Pianos

Das Partyzelt

6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. DJ Matt

Hofbräuhaus Restaurant

Ongoing Nick Bratkovich, Accordion

Hauptbühne – das Glockenspiel Stage

Hourly das Glockenspiel

7:20 p.m. MaßKrug Relay Races

8:20 p.m. Strong Stein Competition

Maypole

12:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

4:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

Das Lokal presented by Dead Armadillo TBA

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Der Lufthansa Technik BierGar ten

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. G.A.S.T (German American Society of Tulsa)

2:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Alex Meixner Band

5:45 p.m. Closing Ceremonies

Warsteiner EssZelt

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Terr y Cavanagh and Alpine Express

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Chardon Polka Band

Spaten Haus

12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.The Happy Players

3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Walburg Boys

Die Bierstube hosted by Paulaner

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Das Ist Lustig

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ed Wagner’s Brass Band

Brewer ’s Hall presented by Karbach

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mark Gibson

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Travis Kidd

Marshall Brewing Stammtisch

Large screen TVs, Live Spor ts and Great Bier!

Sam Adams Rathskeller

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tom Basler

Hofbräuhaus Restaurant

Ongoing Nick Bratkovich, Accordion

Hofbräuhaus Restaurant

Ongoing Nick Bratkovich, Accordion

Hauptbühne – das Glockenspiel Stage

Hourly das Glockenspiel

Karbach Brewing Games and Competitions

Arena

1:20 p.m. Dachshund Parade and Costume Contest

2:20 p.m. Dachshund Dash presented by Woodland

West Veterinarian Hospital and Pet Resor t

Maypole

12:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

5:00 p.m. Leapin’ Louie

Das Lokal presented by Dead Armadillo

TBA

Safety Advice for Home Owners

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2. Safety – Approximately 23,000 chimney res occur ever y year, causing nearly a billion dollars in damage, and potentially the loss of lives. Having your chimney

cleaned annually will help you avoid a disaster.

3. Dr yer vent lint not only accumulates in your lint traps, but it can also build up in your dr yer vents. As most of us know, this lint is extremely ammable, and buildup can lead to dr yer res. Is having your dr yer vents professionally cleaned worth the money?

As lint and other debris build up in the dr yer vents, it constricts air ow to the dr yer. With less air, the dr yer is forced to work harder to heat the air, producing hotter and hotter air as the dr yer vents get progressively more clogged. Le uncleaned, the superheated air can ignite the lint and lead to a home re.

e U.S. Consumer Product Safety C ommission estimates that clogged dr yer vents are the cause of more than 15,000 home res each year. Dr yer vent res cause more than $200 million in damages to homes and properties and can be largely prevented with regular cleanings.

SIGNS YOU HAVE CLO GGED DRYER VENTS:

1. Regular loads of clothes are not fully dr y a er a full c ycle

2. Clothes or the dr yer are too hot to touch.

3. Loads take progressively longer

to dr y completely.

4. e laundr y room area around the dr yer becomes warmer a er use.

5. More lint is found in the lint trap or can be seen around exterior vents.

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TOP DOLLAR

BY COOPER RASH

Kelley R ash, AVB Bank Chairman of the B oard, and Ted Cundi , AVB Bank President and Chief Executive O cer (CEO) announced the addition of Russell Brown to the AVB Bank B oard of Directors.

Brown ser ves as the Chief Revenue O cer (CRO) for Relation “Relation” Insurance Ser vices, formerly Ascension Insurance. Relation is a specialty insurance brokerage that o ers risk-management and bene tsconsulting ser vices, including employe e bene ts, property and casualty, education solutions, personal lines and retirement solutions across the United States. At Relation, Russell is responsible for new business development and retention of current clients. He also oversees Relation’s client ser vice e ort through the company’s regional ser vice teams, providing acquisition integration and support leadership in addition to managing producer support e orts.

Brown is a veteran insurance brokerage CEO, as well as a 16year Million Dollar Round Table member and seven-time Top of the Table honoree. Leveraging his impressive track record as a

successful producer himself, Brown focuses his experience and expertise on deepening Relation’s sales team’s capabilities, expanding products/ services to clients and boosting sales productivity.

Brown joined Relation in 2019 when his company, Premier Consulting Partners, was acquired. As co-founder and CEO for Premier, a Relation Company, Brown has led and developed a dynamic group of Premier business leaders since 2005. Premier, a full-ser vice insurance brokerage and risk management rm headquartered in Tulsa, OK, specializes in strategic solutions for employee bene ts, human resources, and personal and business wealth management.

“With Russell’s vast experience as a life insurance analyst, coupled with his extensive community banking experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the AVB Bank B oard,” said Chairman Rash.

President and CEO Cundi added, “I have seen rst-hand, through AVB’s joint partnership with Premier, how Russell is committed to providing comprehensive and customized solutions to his clients.” Cundi added, “We are thrilled to have him

join our B oard and collaborate with AVB.”

Russell Brown is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural Business. He proudly represented the Razorback Athletic Department as an o ensive lineman for four consecutive years. Brown is a proud member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and Young Presidents Organization. While Russell’s successes are many, his most proud accomplishments are his 22 years of marriage to his lovely wife and raising ve children with the same core values he instills each day.

BY KATHY SMITH

South Pointe Chevrolet’s f ree, interactive workshops will educate you, your teen, or your group members about the importance of vehicle maintenance, safet y and how to keep your car r unning newer, longer.

Recently, we asked Cli Koger, Service and Par ts Director at S outh Pointe Che vrolet what inspired him to o er these sho r t work shops to the public.

“We lead busy lives and o en take for granted that our car will op erate prop erly. Many teens and adults

o entimes neglect taking time to learn basic auto care skills. is knowledge helps you save time and money and keeps you safer on the streets,” he said.

Koger has been in the automot ive business all his life and considered basic car care ‘common sense’ when that’s not always the case, especially with eve r-changing vehicle advancements in the auto indust ry.

He explains, “Tr ying to teach our kids about something we know little ab out can be daunting.  It would be like me trying to teach mine about

algebra or chemistry. Although I know enough about the two subjects to use them in eve ryday life, I’m certainly n ot well vers ed to the point of teaching it to my kids. I would much rather depend on the experts (teachers) to teach those things to my kids.”

at got Koger thinking … he relies on teachers to teach his kids about the things that will make them more successful in life, so why shouldn’t “we, as ‘Auto Experts’ in our eld, do the same things for kids to help them be successful and

TOPICS INCLUDE:

What’s that noise?

How to check a vehicle’s fl uid levels, including washer fl uid, brake fl engine oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid and power steering fluid.

How to make your vehicle mor fuel effi cient.

What types of tires are on the market today and how to read the lettering on these tires.

How to check tire tread depth and why it’s important.

How to check tire inflation pressure with a gauge.

What vehicle alignment is and why it is important. Why preventive maintenance is necessary

productive adults? Our world has become so much about ‘what’s in it for me’ that we have forgotten to be kind to others and most of all HELP OTHERS. With that being said, I have spoken to all my sta about the idea of a program to help parents and teens. All became excited and welcomed the idea of teaching others,” Koger expressed His sta conversation evolved into a new program being o ered

about teaching basic auto maintenance skills, free of charge.  It is designed as an introduction to the fundamentals necessary to keep your vehicle well maintained and safe in the long run; and pointed out that the program is not designed to teach people how to do everything on their vehicle.

“We want to teach you about things such as checking your oil, changing a spare, checking tire pressure, and basic

y skills that will help build your selfeduce o depend on e when the ” he said.

en was the last u checked your ssure or changed e? Checked your uid levels and oil? ning a few simple skills can help you avoid a ind. How do you ule is open. To , give Cli Koger t (918) 491-7209. al one-onne person with one technician) program will take about one hour.

WARRIOR HEALING THROUGH ART

BY BETSY SWIMMER

e Route 66 Native Arts Alliance is hosting an Art Event titled, “Warrior Healing rough Art” showcasing Veterans who are Native Artists. is Event will be held at the Vault Galler y located at 1801 Highway 66 in Catoosa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Pawnee Artist, John Knife Chief, a Veteran, Traditional B ow Maker and Dancer will kick o the 10

a.m. Opening C eremony that will include remarks by Cherokee Council Member, Danny Callison. e following o cers will be honored for their exceptional and invaluable ser vice to the Community. B etsy Swimmer, President; Cr ystal Hanna, Vice-President; Gwen Coleman Lester, Secretary ; Angie McAfee, Treasurer; and Jerr y B ob Henr y, Parliamentari Special recognition will also be given to Gwen Coleman Lester f artwork depicting the Choctaw Code Talkers; to Jennifer McAffrey iessen, Cherokee Artist, a Veteran and member of the Cherokee Color Guard; and to Jerr y B ob Henr y, Choctaw artist & Veteran, who will be demon strating spray and pour painting. Also partici pating are Cherokee artists & veterans: Steven Morales, a Jeweler and Ron Mitchell, Painter. Kenny Brown, a Veteran

of Delaware Indian descent will be painting on skulls. Cherokee artists Eva Cantrell, Textiles & Baskets; Debby Kurth, Quilt Maker ; Tana Twist, Bead Artist and Bo Jackson, miniature stickballs.

is Event will include live music, food and cultural events. Free admission and open to the Public

‘Hats-Of f to Will Rogers’

Bir thday and Wr ea th Laying Tribute Promises to be a Spectacular Day!

For more than 120 years, the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club has upheld the values, the culture and the customs of the Cherokee people.

Will Rogers Days, City of Claremore Indigenous Heritage Day and National Native American Heritage Month begins the rst Saturday of November, commemorating Will Rogers birthday (November 4, 1879).

e Pocahontas Club has been celebrating Will’s birthday since the Will Rogers Memorial Museum was opened in 1938. e Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum Rotunda with a procession down to the tomb of Will Rogers. e club members will begin their ceremony dressed in their Cherokee tear dresses and shawl s around the bronze statue of Will Rogers to recite their Club Collect and place a basket of fall foliage at the foot of the statue.

ere will be a program in the Will Rogers eater following the Wreath Laying Ceremony. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. will be the guest speaker and the entertainment will be Jana Jae “Queen of Fiddle”, member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and the National Fiddler Hall of Fame. Following the entertainment, you can board a tour bus for the Park & Ride Histor y Tour, stopping rst at the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum for lunch and more entertainment.

e Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club expressed special thanks and gratitude to Cherokee Nation Businesses, Visit Claremore, Oklahoma Ar ts Council and National Endowment for the Ar ts for making this event possible.

Attendees are requested to respect CD C recommended guidelines of wearing masks, washing hands thoroughly and social distancing.

Celeste Tillary and Linda Coleman, The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club. Photo by Jill Solomon W ise.

Food, fun, music, with a historical le gacy bus tour will be fr ee and open to the public on Nov. 5.

SCHEDULE OF EVENT S

November 5, 2022:

Meet at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 10 a.m.

Pocahontas Club Executive Director Ollie Starr explains, “ e day will be starting at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, at which we’ ll have our regular wreath laying ceremony at 10 a.m. – just like we’ve done since 1944,” Starr said. “A er that, we’ ll move inside to the Will Rogers eatre auditorium, where esteemed Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. will be the honored guest speaker.

Wear a Fanc y Hat!

Following Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr., there will be a musical tribute by the rst lady of the countr y ddle, Jana Jae, as well as the Haute Hat Contest in remembrance of Will’s wife, Betty Blake Rogers. Attendees are encouraged to join in the fun or cast their ballot. B etty was well-known for always wearing her Haute Hat.

Park & Ride “HISTORY TOUR”, 11:30 a.m.

“At 11:30 a.m., there will be a tour bus here to take people from the W.R. Memorial for a drive through Rogers State University, then stop for lunch, music and tour at the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum (at 11:45 a.m.),” she said. “Many people may not know that Mr. Davis’s (second) wife, Genevieve was a member of the Pocahontas club.”

e collection is immense, over 50,000! Davis had

many interests and collected relics from around the world.

Lunch, museum tour and music will be hosted at the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum

Firearms enthusiasts will see hand canno ns that were used in the 1300’s to a collection of saddles, bits, bridles and spurs that played signi cant roles in Oklahoma’s histor y. Expect to see the unexpected w ith so many unusual and surprising items. For example, one about Roy Clark’s music career, native American histor y, along with Claremore and Rogers County histor y. Bandits and lawmen who roamed Oklahoma Territor y are also represented at the museum, including Bill Tilgman and Wild Bill Hickock.

J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum Director Wayne McCombs will be welcoming guests to the world’s largest private collection of firearms. Expect the unexpected and take pleasure in amazing artifacts which date back as far back as the 1,300s and more recent history. It is located in Historic Downtown Claremore, Oklahoma on Route 66.

The Claremore Museum of History features exhibits loved by people of all ages. Some of the popular exhibits are the Lynn Riggs Art Gallery, native American artwork, Radium Town, a real Surrey, and a Legos Apollo 14 spacecraft built using 12,151 Legos!

Next stop, the Claremore Museum of History

e Claremore Museum of Histor y (MoH) is a special museum where all ages are delighted with exhibits such as

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Rogers State University, photo courtesy of the university

ynn Riggs Art Galler y, and an extraordinar y native American art show.

Downtown Claremore Main Street Histor y Tour

Claremore’s histor y will further be highlig hted, with the bus trip down Will Rogers Blvd. — o en referred to as Claremore Main Street — and discussion about Claremore’s esteemed past while driving-by local sites of historical signi cance, and their ties to the Cherokee Nation, culminating with a return to the Will Rogers Memorial for the nal evening of the Will Rogers Film Festival

ank You!

While the expanded activities of the day were largely due to the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club members, they emphasized appreciation to the e orts of the Will Rogers Memorial Museum Director Tad Jones for helping coordinate the day and

p make our events extra special,” she said. “He’s always been so cordial to us, allowing us to have the wreath-laying at the Memorial. Claremore is very rich in histor y, and our museums draw the public and acknowledge the signi cance of native American histor y and the Cherokee people.”

But as the club has done in the past, the emphasis of the day will be about the Will Rogers family and the histor y and legacy of the Cherokee Nation

About e Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club

“In the beginning, the Pocahontas Club was very much social, but over time, it became s omething di erent, something to allow members to share knowledge, provide educational scholarships to native American students, and support many local non-pro t organizations with donations of products and ser vices,” said Pocahontas Club President

even people who live here — may not be aware of ever ything that’s in Claremore and its rich histor y. ”

e Indian Woman’s Pocahontas Club was founded in 1899 and are the caretakers of Cherokee histor y and nation from the time of statehood until they were re-established as a nation. Today, there are 215 club members across 17 states.

Recap

e Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club’s annual “Hats o to Will”

Will Rogers Birthday Tribute and Wreath L aying Ceremony will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore. All activities and events are free and open to the public.

What is Gleam Guard? Does it Work?

BY KATHY SMITH

Save time and money on all your cabinetr y and woodwork. It’s shocking how much new cabinetry, interior doors and baseboards can cost, not to mention long waits for deliver y and installation. Avoid the high costs and long waits by letting Gleam Guard help you with your new kitchen and woodwork remodeling upgrades.

Takle your home renovation list before the holidays, starting with your kitchen cabinets. While cabinets’ purpose is functional, they remain a focal point of the home. Whether your cabinets are peeling, greasy or worse condition, Gleam Guard Wood Re nishing can remedy your woodwork and make it look like new again using eco-friendly, non-toxic and odorless materials. ey are an A+ Rated BBB Accredited company and o er reasonably priced and highly e ective solutions for restoring and re nishing your cabinetry and woodwork.

“We can re nish cabinets that are in really bad shape and also service cabinets that don’t need a full cabinet re nish. Some cabinetry and woodwork may just need to be refreshed and renewed. We can also clean your cabinets and give them a new, permanent nish,” says owner Tracy B ooth. “ e Gleam Guard nishes are available in matte, shiny and satin. When we apply our Gleam Guard system, it bonds to the original nish and makes the surface smooth and dr y. e process remarkably enhances wood grain and keeps it looking oiled and polished.

serious breathing problems, animals and birds to be in the house.”

eir process begins by preparing the surfaces with a thorough cleaning to remove dirt and debris and making any reparation of damaged areas. Damaged areas are treated with custom-matched stain blends. Lastly, the cabinets are protected with a coating that will keep cabinetr y and

along with those which are painted, glazed and pickled — even raised panel cabinetr y doors.

“We have customers we ser ved over 20 years ago that say their cabinets continue to look great today. It is because of our hometown people in the greater Tulsa area that we were able to expand and help

families across the countr y beautify their homes, including Kansas City, Branson, Northwest Washington and Canada,” he says.

Tracy and crew will be in and out, without interruptions or breakaways. eir work area, when nished, will look like no one was there. Gleam Guard’s amazing nish leaves your cabinets and woodwork pristine and easy to clean. A ercare is as simple as wiping with a damp cloth.

Tracy says when people see the di erence Gleam Guard has made in

friend’s or relative’s homes, they are quite o en sold on the process! Even those considering new cabinets or refacing old cabinets frequently decide on Gleam Guard Wood Re nishing instead. It’s the sensible solution that makes a big di erence. Gleam Guard o en costs clients 70 percent less when compared to other options.

“I love to show people how they can save money and still have beautiful wood nishes that look like new,” says Tracy. “I would be happy to do an in-home demonstration on an existing cabinet door to give owners a glimpse of what Gleam Guard will look like in

their homes.”

Getting an estimate is free and easy. You can send Tracy photos of your cabinets and woodwork by text to (918) 231-1375, to email them send to info@gleamguard.com; or, call (918) 455-4211.

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

UPC OMING EVENT S

Pumpkin Festival Shepherd’s Cross

Rogers County Farmers’ Market

Oklahoma Buckskin Horse Show

Will’s Cowboy Trader Days at the Ranch

Family Day at the Ranch

Monster Truck Summer Heat Fall Nationals

Fall Festival-Food Truck Thursday

Will Rogers Memorial Movie Night

Hunter Jumper Fall Fest III Horse Show

Shop, Dine & Unwind visit

Pumpkin Patches, Mazes & Fall Fun Locator 2022

Northeast Oklahoma

1. Annabelle’s Fun Farm 444584 E. 110 Rd., Welch, OK 74369 (918) 323-6352 annabellesfunfarm.com

2. Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch 17137 S Mingo Rd., Bixby, OK 74008 (918) 366-4728 facebook.com/Carmichaels-Pumpkin-Patch-130583043658966/

3. Faithful Family Farms

525 East Main Street, Adair, OK 74330 (918) 864-0585 facebook.com/faithfulfamilyfarms

4. Livesay Orchards

39232 E. 231st St. S., Porter, OK 74454 (918) 483-2102 livesayorchards.com

5. Oklahoma Heritage Farm Store & Annual Fall Festival 38512 US 75 Hwy Ramona, OK 74061 (918) 371-7887 okheritagefarm.com

6. Pleasant Valley Farms 22350 W. 71st S. Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918) 248-5647 facebook.com/pleasantvalleyfarmsok

7. Pumpkin Town 6060 S Garnett Rd., Tulsa, OK 74146 (918) 605-1185 pumpkintownfarm.com

8. Rockin R Farm 15486 N. Spears Rd., Tahlequah, OK 74464 (918) 316-7086 rockinrfarms.net

9. Shepherd’s Cross Incorporated 16792 East 450 Road Claremore, OK 74017 (918) 342-5911 shepherdscross.com/index.html

10. e Country Bumpkin Pumpkin Patch 18500 N. 4030 Rd., Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918) 214-3448

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11. e Patch at Sand Springs & Glenpool 17441 W. 9th St., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918) 640-1869

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Be Part of Something Great!

one , s om etimes i t’s a small g roup o f peo p le living in the same hou se , bu t ei ther way, i t’s ver y personal, ver y engaged wor k. It’s ab ou t bein g inv olve d in peo pl e’s lives.”

Home of Hope offers meaningful job opportunities to help others.

BY TOM FINK

Few can dispute tha t we live in interest ing times, and they’re pa rticul arly interest ing if yo u’re an employer.

Wi t h the impact o f CO VID s till bein g felt thr ou gh ou t the work force, businesses and co mp a nies co nt inue to struggl e t o employ and reta in dependable st af f members. As such, it can be c h allen ging to find good employe es – challenging, bu t n ot impo ssible .

Ent er Hom e o f Hop e and Rogers Co unt y Training C ente r.

“Home o f Hop e , as a whole, works w it h m ore than 200 men and women w it h inte llec tu a l and develo pm ental disa b il it ies, and we’v e been do ing this since 1968,” sa id R al p h Richa rd so n, CEO, Ho m e o f Hop e . “ We’re in fiv e

co unt ies thr ou gh ou t n or theast Ok laho m a: Rogers C ou nt y, Craig Co unty, Del aw are C ou nt y, Ott aw a Co unt y and May es C ou nt y, s o we’re kind o f all o v er (Oklah om a).”

Rich ards o n said Hom e o f Hop e’s motto ref lects the ser v ice tha t the y prov ide in h om es, neighbo rh ood s, and communities w it hin the fiv e co unt ies they ser ve

“As far as jobs go, we h av e a n incredib le array o f direct c are j obs,” h e said. “ The peo p le we employ for t h e residential jobs a re called ‘direct s up po r t p rofe s sio nals’, and their j obs are s om etimes o n e-o n-

Ho m e o f Hop e’s p urpose i s t o hel p empow er those w it h disabil it ies, to which ends , i t w or ks w it h those facin g inte llec tu a l o r physical challenge s t o hel p employ t h em and to help them b e as independent a s po ssible .

“We w or k w it h peo p le tha t need 24-h ou r s-a-day car e in their home s ettings, those who need help with the basics of lo ok in g af t er themselves, and we als o work w it h peo p le who are highl y independent – those who h av e jobs ou tside o f the h ome , who drive their o w n vehicles, etc.,” h e sa id. “S o we h av e an incredib le range of peo p le w it h who m w e work, and th e opp or t uni t ies f or them (as employe es) are as divers e a s they a re .”

Rich ards on said Home of Hop e is always accepting new worke rs, but

“We have an incredible range of people with whom we work, and the opportunities for them (as empl oyees) are as dive rse as the y are. ”

it has s ome employe es who h ave been w it h the comp any for 10, 20 and in s ome cases, even 30 years

“Many o f o ur employe es do n’t ev en think ab ou t do ing any t hin g els e – they just en joy being a par t o f peo pl e’s lives, and it’s bee n ext re mely grati fy ing for us to b e able to change peo pl e’s lives,” h e sa id. “ Th at’s the r esidential side o f i t, b u t the re’s also the voc at io na l side, of which Rogers C ou nt y Tr a ining C ent er is a big part, b ut w e do also h av e o ther voc at io na l se tt ings and prov ide jobs and job training in all of the co mmuni t ies we’re in.”

Re fe rre d to as “job coaches,” employe es in the voc at io na l se tt ings are trained to wor k a s independentl y as they can , gi v en their r espective disabil it y. So m e w or k directl y at Hom e o f Ho p e while o thers w or k in the co mmuni ty.

“O ur job coaches are p rov idin g so mething tha t many o f o ur c lients were told their whole lives they w ou ld never hav e – the opp or t uni t y to hold a job and ear n a p ay ch ec k,” he said. “Fo r them, a s

wel l as for us, th at’s ver y re warding.”

Whether the jobs are residential or vocational, Richardson said Home of Hop e is “always hiring.”

“ This i s a place wi t h g re at ben efi ts, b ut also a p l ace w hich is like a family,” h e sa id. “ The peo p le here are a g re at supp or t to on e another, they’re here sharing a common sense o f meaning and purpose, and we’v e re all y been blessed w it h a n incredib le staff of peo ple. Thos e wh o w or k for us are here for a re as o n in that they h av e a passion for work, t he y lov e and care f or the peop les in o ur p ro gr ams. That creat es a sense o f co nnection...a se ns e o f co mmuni ty.”

In Claremore, Home of Hop e sta does contract work, such as building boat li s for nearby Hydro Hoist, sorting hangers for an outside company, and several others.

“O n e o f o ur key activit ies als o inv olves rec ycling , whether i t b e ca rdb oa rd , p ap er, textile or o ther fo rm s (o f rec ycling), and in fac t, RCTC is a rec ycling drop-off f or ca rdb oa rd and p ap er p ro du c ts,” h e said. “We also man the Me trop olit a n Envi ro nmental Tru st (MET) loca tion in Cla re more, s o pe op le in the co mmuni t y h av e re all y g ott en to know o ur clients.”

In addi tion to employing and prov iding employmen t, Hom e o f Ho p e is always seeking bu sinesses t o partner w it h to hel p p rov ide jobs fo r those w it h disabil it ies.

“O n e thing that’s h ap pe ned in

re cent years, so many peo pl e wh o were at retir ement age hav e stopp e d w or ki ng ,” he said. “Many pe op le find tha t w or ks for them, bu t o thers find tha t they r e all y want to be do ing s om ething the y ca re ab ou t. May be t he y do n’t want to get back int o the ‘rat race’, b u t want to do s om ethin g they believ e in. We’v e had a good nu mb er o f peo p le ov er the years wh o h av e co m e to Hom e o f Hop e in tha t co nt ext, just want ing to do s om ething they lo ve, and we’re able to give them those opp or t uni t ies.”

To ask ab ou t o r ap ply for employmen t at Hom e o f Hop e, visit their websit e at  www. homeof ho pe .co m, o r simply text HOP E to 918-262-4440.

Any employers in the communi ty wh o are intereste d in learnin g ab ou t hiring peo p le w it h disabil it ies thr ou g h o ur p ro gr am s may co nt act Hom e o f Hop e’s Vo cati ona l Direc tor Rick D av i s at 918-810-6757.

Halloween Fes ti val

hroughou t O ctober!

Halloween is spooky business at the Castle of Muskogee and the resident ghouls have been working hard to ensure top thrills for all visitors! Families will enjoy the array of activities and fall fun within the realm of the festival.

e Castle Village is home to over 15 merchants that o er unique creations, stylish costumes, thirstquenching drinks, mouthwatering dinner and dessert options!

New for 2022 - e Circus has transformed the C astle Cave. Jester’s Revenge is the newest addition to the Halloween lineup. is haunt comes with B oardwalk Fun House vibes and a heavy dose of Sinister Clown. Guests will experience the ter rors of the jesters who reside in this abandoned fun house. Gather your wits before entering, because no one can predict what lies ahead! is 3.5 skull haunt will be o ered through the Fright Combo. Fans of fright? Casa Morte has been upgraded… e Murder House has new residents, which include dolls and killer deviants. ere are dark halls and

many turns in this nightmarish realm. All guests beware of this terrifying 5 haunt. Perhaps the most infamous of the Halloween Festival is the Trail of Blood. Hearts race once guests realize they h ave suddenly been abandoned in the backwoods of the Castle. Fans of TOB may also enjoy the excitement provided during the Dark Tower Zombie Hunt, where participants are issued a weapon and tasked to clear the area of Zombies. We encourage guests to opt for the Adventure Pack or the Fright Combo! ese are the bundle

options for guests who plan to visit multiple activities at the festival and want to save $$ with their purchase. e Adventure Pack is geared towards scares which are 3 skulls and below : Ultimate Maze, Haunted Hayride, Torture Chamber & Catacombs and the Halloween Train.

When this family fun bundle is purchased, your group is sure to have a spooky evening full of excitement. e Fright Combo is the scarier of the two and pro vides a ticket for the Trail of Blood,

Fall Fun

Family approved & a little scar y. Not recommended for small children. Not recommended for children. Consider yourself warned!

Casa Morte, Domus Horri cus, and Jester’s Revenge.

Best Savings of the Month – O CT

7th - Canned Food Drive. Guests may bring any canned food item in exchange for (1) half price haunt ticket. Guests may bring as many cans as they would like. O er is not applicable on combos or the Train. Guests are encouraged to visit www. okcastle.com for event changes and details on pricing. Pro tip: Purchase tickets online to save! Guests are advised to visit early in season, purchase tickets prior to visit and plan for a Friday!

nightmares. Within the Castle walls, guests may step up to by daring a stroll through Casa Morte or

ever yone! Parking and admission to the Halloween Village are FREE. Tickets must be purchased for attractions. Festival Hours: 6pm–10pm*

*Must purchase tickets by 10 pm. Haunt remains open a er ticket booth closes. Gates open at 5:30pm. Indoor Haunts begin at 6pm. Outdoors Haunts begin at dark

Unaccompanied minors (Under 18) must have a photo ID to enter. Minors (under 16) must always be in attendance with a responsible adult.

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Mark Lepak, Effective Leadership

Elected to the Oklahoma State House of Representatives, District 9, in 2014, Mark Lepak has been an e ective legislator. His life experience as a businessman and family man, coupled with his seniority in the legislature, uniquely positions him to continue his work on issues that matter to Oklahomans. at is his primar y motivation for running again.

WHO IS MARK LEPAK?

Mark Lepak is a family man, retired from AT&T/Southwestern Bell Telephone and Bell Communications Research a er a 37-year career, having rst earned a degree from the University of Oklahoma in engineering physics. His previous public ser vice includes terms on the Moore School B oard and the Claremore City Council.

Lepak is husband to wife Linda, father of 5, and grandfather of 14 grandchildren. An amused Lepak said, “with all my kids and grandkids, it is highly likely if you don’t know me there might be someone in your family who does.”

As the incumbent for State House District 9, Lepak is focused on making a di erence. “I work long and hard on issues that impact folks locally,” said Lepak. “I am involved and concerned about the long-term impact of how a complex bill or other issues of the day a ect our local community, state, and nation. Whether it’s executive branch reform in Oklahoma, judicial selection, tax reform, election reform, or responding to public safety issues, such as my bill adding RICO charges related to organizing riots, it is

important to think through long term impacts. I personally believe in strong positive leadership and accountability” He is Chairman of the House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee, an important position responsible for

safeguarding the billions of dollars in our state pensions

Lepak noted, “My long career with AT&T centered on cost e ciencies and e ective operations. My knowledge and experience translate into keeping costs reasonably low

Mark Lepak, House District 9.

when delivering services in the State of Oklahoma. Strengthening our teacher’s pension plans, occupational reforms, and implementing improvements are multi-year e orts.”

Mark’s proudest accomplishment is his strong, successful family. RIGHT: He and his wife, Linda, an attorney, have been married 43 years. They raised five children, each a law school graduate with a successful career and growing family. The Lepaks all graduated from public schools, which is another reason Mark continues to support education. ABOVE: Mark also enjoys spending time with his 14 grandchildren.

Lepak has a long list of accomplishments:

• Banned CRT from being taugh our public schools

• Passed legislation to protect Oklahoma from Biden’s continued federal overreach, giving the attorney general more resources to ght back

• Prevented biological males f rom competing in women’s high school and college sports

• Lowered taxes for all Oklahomans

• Supported the right to life by requiring physicians to inform patients that a medically-induced abortion may be reversible, and by banning mail order abortions in Oklahoma

• Added RICO charges to our criminal code for those who organize riots

• Protected Oklahoma’s elections from rogue o cials and outside in uences

• Protected the privacy of charitable contributions

• Limited the impact of vaccination mandates

• Passed a campus free speech bill prompted by threats to students espousing conser vative views, earning Mark an invitation to the Trump White House to discuss First Amendment rights on college

posed a new plan to elimin income taxes without reducing state revenues and the priorities they fun d

• Proposed protections for oil and gas in Oklahoma from rogue o cials agreeing to greenhous e gas compacts

• Proposed a more competitive framework for the deliver y of emergenc y health care

• Passed several bills reforming and improving the executive branch structure of government

“I have been privileged to ser ve the people of Oklahoma as State House Rep District 9 since 2014 — and now, I would appreciate their vote to continue my work,” Lepak requests. e vote for State House of Representatives District 9 is Novemb er 8, 2022.

To email a question to Lepak, email him at marklepak@sw bell.net.

• Compass or GPS

• Hunting Pack

• Water bottle or hydration bladder

• Decoys and game calls

• Scent eliminators

• Scent attractors

• Ground blind or portable tree stand

• Game carrier (sled/cart/or rope)

• Cooler

• Odorless insect repellent

• Sunscreen

• Hunting jacket or convertible parka

• Hunting pants

• Hunting vest

• Hunting boots

• Performance base layer or long underwear

• Moisture-wicking socks

• Winter watch cap or beanie

• Hat (blaze orange, if required)

• Fingerless g loves or convertible mittens

• Camo balaclava/face mask

• Belt

• Boot gaiters

• Flashlight/headlamp/ lantern

• Camp chair/stool/seat pad

• Meals and snacks

• Camping stove

• Mess kit/utensils/cooking supplies

• Garbage bag

• Rope or nylon webbing

• Biodegradable camp soap

• Toilet paper

• Bear bag with rope or cord

• First Aid Kit

• Water purification tablets

• Fire starting supplies

• Survival knife or multi-tool

• Aspirin/pain reliever

• Cell phone

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