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Lawton-Ft. Sill BirthdayBack by popular demand, Comanche Flutist, Tim Tate

Nevaquaya will be performing at the 109th Lawton Birthday Celebration Friday, Aug 6, in Elmer Thomas Park near the 3rd & NW Ferris Ave. entrance. Ali Harter, Oklahoma’s own international touring and award�winning singer/songwriter/musician will follow. The � nal event for the evening is a � lm presentation and SW OK Premiere of “Barking Water”, an award�winning � lm by Oklahoma � lmmaker, Sterlin Harjo. An opening ceremony kicks�o� this event. The schedule is as follows:7:30 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . Opening Ceremony8:00 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Tate Nevaquaya, Comanche Flute8:30 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . Ali Harter, Award�Winning Singer/

Songwriter/Musician (See Ali’s interview with OKIE on page 11)

9:30 pm (or dusk) . . . “Barking Water”, Award�Winning Film & SW OK Premiere

This event is free and the public is encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs! Concessions will be available for purchase by the Holiday in the Park organization. Sponsors are the City of Lawton, Lawton Arts & Humanities Council, Lawton�Ft. Sill Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Arts Council, Lawton Ft. Sill Chamber of Commerce, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Please, no alcohol or pets (working animals only). For inclement weather, the event will move indoors to the Museum of the Great Plains Auditorium, 601 NW Ferris Ave. Please note that the schedule may be subject to change due to events beyond our control. For more information or to interview participants, contact Sharon Cheatwood, Arts Coordinator, Arts & Humanities Division at 1�580�581�3470 or 581�3471. O� cial Website: Web Site www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/lahc/LawtonFtSillBirthday.htm

About Tim Tate NevaquayaTim Tate Nevaquaya is a well�respected Comanche � utist,

� ute maker and visual artist. His musical training started with his father, the great Oklahoman Artist and Flutist, Doc Tate Nevaquaya. Tim’s CD “Whispering Winds of the Southern Plains” was released several years ago and he is working on a new project that is soon to be available. In addition, his artwork is exhibited extensively throughout the Southwest. Photo courtesy of the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center.

About “Barking Water,” www.barkingwater� lm.comBefore Oklahoma was a red state, it was known as the

Land of the Red People, described by the Choctaw phrase Okla Humma. In his sophomore � lm, Sterlin Harjo takes viewers on a road trip through his own personal Oklahoma,

which includes an eclectic mix of humanity. Irene and Frankie have a di� cult past, but Frankie needs Irene to help him with one task. He

needs to get out of the hospital and go home to his daughter and new grandbaby to make amends. Irene had been his one, true, on�again, o� �again love until they parted ways for good. But to make up for the past, Irene agrees to help him in this trying time.

With steady and graceful performances by Richard Ray Whitman as Frankie and Casey Camp�Horinek as Irene, this story takes viewers for a ride in the backseat of Frankie and Irene’s Indian car, listening to their past and the rhythmic soundtrack that sets the beat for a redemptive road journey. Harjo wraps us in the charm and love of Oklahoma through the people and places Irene and Frankie visit along the way.

In this sparingly sentimental and achingly poignant � lm, Harjo claims his place as one of the most truthful and honest voices working in American cinema today. Barking Water is an expression of gratitude for the ability to have lived and loved. This summary by Bird Runningwater, Sundance Film Festival 2009 Catalog, Photo and quote use by permission of Ray Privett, Cinema Purgatorio.For more information call, Tel: 580�581�3470 or 580�581�3471Note: If you send via email & no reply in 24 hours, please call the o� ce

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The Lawton Food Bank needs fresh, nutritious produce. The Plant a Row for the Hungry program encourages home and community gardeners and farmers to plant an extra row of produce speci� cally to donate to local hunger�relief e� orts. Every extra tomato, squash or watermelon can go a long way to help feed those who don’t have enough to eat every day. The Plant a Row program also works with local farmers’ markets, farms, and retailers to collect unsold, wholesome produce for distribution to local food�assistance programs.

About Plant a RowThe national program began in Alaska in 1995, growing out of a column written by a former president of the Garden

Writers Association of America. The column encouraged local gardeners to add an extra row of vegetables to bene� t a local organization that served people in need. The success of Plant a Row hinges on community involvement. Home gardeners, farmers, schools, places of worship, youth and community organizations, and area businesses can help make a di� erence for their neighbors in need by adding a row of seedbeds or donating their surplus to Lawton Food Bank and local food pantries.

Farms and orchards can also plant an extra row to bene� t the Lawton residents at risk of hunger. Because of the amount of food they grow, farmers and growers can make a big di� erence in the � ght against hunger with just one row of fruit trees or vegetable plants. If you are a � ower or herb gardener, we also welcome you to donate to Plant a Row.

What to Plant and Donate:Beets � Kale � Garlic � Broccoli �Peas � Green beans � Cabbage � Radishes �Tomatoes � Watermelon �Carrots � Spinach �

Eggplant � Cantaloupe � Cauli� ower � Summer Squash � Winter Squash � Cucumbers � Sweet Peppers � Zucchini � Fruits and vegetables of all kinds.

Donations can be taken to the Lawton Food Bank at 1405 Sw 20th St. in Lawton. Please call ahead to make sure a volunteer is available. Please call the Lawton Food Bank at 580�353�7994 or OKIE Magazine sta� at 580�919�5339 for more information. Thank you for doing your part to feed our community!

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By By Jeremy BigelowJeremy BigelowSta� WriterSta� Writer

Up Close and Personal with Oklahoma’s Own Ali Harter

Ali Harter, a former Duncan resident and singer/songwriter/musician from Choctaw, Oklahoma, has been playing in bands or as a solo musician for over twelve years. Harter has become a veteran of the national and international music scene.

Harter is with the Oklahoma City label, Little Ma� a Records, which released her second full�length album this past spring titled, “No Bees, No Honey.” The album features over a dozen musicians including Mike Kennerty of the very popular band, “The All�American Rejects.”

Since Harter’s initial album, “Worry the Bone” (2007), she has become an international success, touring consistently in places such as France, Belgium, Italy, & Switzerland. Harter recently traveled to Switzerland to play the prestigious Montreaux Jazz Festival with known acts such as BB King, Dave Matthews, Herbie Hancock, Alice Cooper, Earth, Wind and Fire, Prince, The Black Eyed Peas and many others.

Harter has been fortunate enough to share the stage with such acts as: Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, and has shared festival billing with the Flaming Lips, Leon Russell, Ben Harper, Tori Amos, The Black Crowes, and many others.

Her music can be found in award�winning independent � lms such as “Barking Water” and television shows. In March, along with the release of her new album, Harter had two songs featured on the ABC prime�time hit television show “Grey’s Anatomy.” Following the success of her music placement on the television show, Harter toured again in France and after a show at The Olympia, she was presented a gold record. The gold record came from the international song “This Train,” a song she co�wrote and sang with famed French artist Wax Tailor, which also featured New Orleans’ ‘Voice.’

Ali was gracious enough to take time out of her busy schedule to talk with OKIE Magazine about her return home for the Lawton 109th Birthday celebration. Of course, we took the opportunity to toss some of the questions you want answers to most.

What was the � rst musical instrument you learned to play? Did your family have in� uence in your choices and career path?I started out playing � ddle, but quickly started playin’ it like a guitar, so my folks switched me. My Dad was a drummer for a while and taught me how to play ‘House of the Rising Sun’ on guitar too. That was the � rst thing I learned to play on guitar. My Mom could always sing, but just for fun, and mainly in the car.

What about musical in� uences?Foo Fighters, Supergrass, Superdrag, The Beatles, Garth Brooks, Space Hog, when I was in middle school. As I got older I started to appreciate and really love Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker, Richie Havens, Ida Cox, Big Mama Thorton, The Band, Canned Heat, stu� like that; although, the early in� uences are still my favorites too.

The one musical artist (dead or alive) that you would love to perform a duet with?Bonnie Raitt/Joe Cocker…toss up.

What is your favorite song on the No Bees. No Honey. release? why?It changes… ‘All Over Me’ right now. Its pretty epic, to me. I love the ‘movie music’ feel of some of the songs, and the production of this particular song, I love. There’s even

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a toned down holler in it at the end, that when we were recording it, I kept referring to as a ‘Gladiator’ yell.. Like the movie. I think the subject matter is similar to what I always write about, just maybe in a little more mature manner. Maybe. Ha!

If you want fans to know one thing about this newest release, what would it be?It’s my ‘Figure 8.’ Don’t be mad at me.

What was your � rst performance on stage like (solo or with band)?Horrid. Timid, nervous, amateur, and probably felt like pulling teeth to watch. That or paint drying. I used to suck.

What was the best part of touring Europe?France is slowly becoming a second home to me. I can’t say there is one thing. The culture, the hospitality,

the language, the history, the food, the audiences are completely di� erent. It’s hard to peg one thing. I like touring in the US and in France the same, for di� erent reasons.

Favorite thing about coming home?The sight of the city. The smell. The red dirt. That’s after just getting o� the plane, and after my family, my house, my dogs, Mexican food, playing shows in the bars I frequent. Friends. Everything. Everything is in slow motion with a movie soundtrack behind it for a few days when I get back. You learn to appreciate everything.

What was it like growing up in Oklahoma?Perfect. Just wild enough, and just grounded enough. I will never live anywhere else if I have it my way…probably because of how I grew up. It was just, perfect.

And now the nitty gritty - Do you sing in the shower?Used to sing ‘Star Spangled Banner’ in the shower when I was a kid, so my Mother says. Now a days, sometimes Alicia Keys, or Bonnie Raitt, or Jamie Lidell.

What is your favorite midnight snack? Jack Daniels.

What do you like to do most in your spare time?Garden. I learned from my Mother and Grandmother. I mean, they never actually ‘taught’ me to garden. I just learned to love it from watching them. It’s a beautiful thing to do really, garden. The life and growth and death of the whole thing.

Have you ever written on a bathroom stall?Just things like, ‘Why are you wasting time, or trying to be profound writing in a bathroom stall? You are an idiot.’ Which is ironic really.

If you could possess a superpower, what would it be? Rouge’s powers from X-men. I think that’s my style.

You want to absorb the memories, physical strength,

and the abilities of anyone you touch? Sexy. For artistic purposes, of course, right?I don’t think the superpowers would be strictly for artistic purposes. I would use them in general, when it was bene� cial to me. I like the idea of it being a curse too.

Favorite thing about summer? Summer skin. The heat. The sweat. The trouble. All rules go out the window in the summer.

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THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST:A REALISTIC APPROACH

By Mortimor OullouitiousSnerkleschwartz

LUNCH BOX…Use that old gallon can that roof tar came in…the residue left in the bottom helps the kids keep track of all the small items, like pencils and erasers.

PASTE OR GLUE…It only takes about two minutes to make a quart of this…right at home. Mix syrup with some buttermilk, making sure to stir until it becomes “pasty”; then, add some drain cleaner and turpentine, which makes it easier to spread. Be sure to have the kid wear some gloves the � rst few weeks of school, though. And, oh….you might want to mix this in a METAL container.

TISSUES…Since teachers want each child to furnish tissues for the whole class to share, simply get one of grandpa’s handkerchiefs, and use a permanent marker to draw about twenty di� erent squares on it; each child’s name can be placed into his own little square, and they are only allowed to blow their nose in THEIR square. (This might require some adult supervision during the school year).

3-RING BINDER…Bread ties and an old laundry detergent box…nu� said.

COMPASS…Seriously?...If the kid don’t know his way to and from school without getting lost, getting him there ain’t gonna do much good..

PROTRACTOR…There ain’t no way in heck that boy is taking my John Deere to school.

CALCULATOR…This is what’s wrong with America today!!! In my day, we got an “F” if we got caught cheating! The boy’s got all his � ngers and toes…God gave him a calculator, already, in my opinion…and if the teacher wants him to “show his work,” I have no problem with the boy taking his boots o� during class.

RULER…That boy can judge the distance of a deer within 4 inches at 300 yards…he can tell how much rain we got by looking at the pond…he can tell you what size a bolt is by looking at the head of it sticking out of the engine…he can tell how deep to dig an outhouse hole just by the smell… A ruler…Please.

COLORED PENCILS…Since when is yellow NOT a color? The teachers should be more speci� c.

CONSTRUCTION PAPER…Most any lumberyard will have old blueprints in the trash…or is the teacher referring to the banding the plywood came wrapped in??

BACKPACK…Thanks a lot, teach! Now, I gotta spend $39 on a stupid “Twilight” backpack?? (You know they won’t use anything else!) And the irony is, the Wal�Mart bag it came in would work just � ne!


How much time do you spend on social networking sites?Twitter is stupid. I Facebook alot, I like that one. It’s good for keeping up with my family and friends. It’s set up pretty good too. Myspace is an abandoned building of a website, so to speak. Which is unfortunate, because that’s where I usually go to listen to bands, it’s so easy. I guess I use them a lot. It’s necessary for this job I think.

How many tats?10ish? They started o� as markers of tours, but I went on too many to keep up. So I quickly realized I should stop that. Then I started just getting joke tattoos…which may or may not be good. About half of them are things I really wanted to carry with me, and the other half are things that I now HAVE TO carry with me. Ha. But I love them, and wouldn’t change them because they are somewhere I’ve been, or something I’ve done. And I have one horrible mystery tattoo that no one ever sees.

Who is the last person you called?My husband. Just ‘Skyped’ him from my hotel room in Val D’ Isere, France. Got about a week left of my tour.

If you had a bucket list, what are some things you would put down?I don’t really have one. I’ve lived a pretty good life so far. It freaks people out when I say this, but if I died tonight, I wouldn’t be scared or sad. I’m not going to wish on things or hope to do something some day. If you don’t have plans or expectations, you can’t be let down. Everything is always new and good and exciting. Only thing that comes close to a bucket list for me is, maybe, replacing our bathroom � oor, catching a pig to learn to make Saucisson, or getting my boots resoled. Things like that.

Where will Ali Harter be in � ve years?In � ve years, I will probably be sitting in some hotel room somewhere doing this exact same thing. I’m not good at anything else anymore. I suppose I’ll ramble til I die.

Thankfully for her fans in Southwest Oklahoma, there is no waiting to catch Ali Harter perform. She will be pleasing the crowd at the 109th Birthday celebration for Lawton, Oklahoma at Elmer Thomas Park on August 6th. Her set starts at 8:30 pm and will be followed by a viewing of the � lm ‘Barking Water’, featuring some of Ali’s music.

The new Ali Harter website was recently launched, www.alihartermusic.com, where fans can keep up to�date with her media coverage, tour schedules and other news. Other websites are www.facebook.com/aliharterfans, www.twitter.com/alihartermusic.com, and www.myspace.com/aliharter

Photo of Ali Harter courtesy of Cory Allen PR



By Anika La Shawn Sa� By Anika La Shawn Sa� Sta� WriterSta� Writer

Not Just a Retail Store

Many of us have heard of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma & North Texas. They take donated items and resale them, right? True. However, Goodwill is not just a retail store; Goodwill hears the heartbeat and feels the pulse of the community. Goodwill o� ers...well goodwill to all those in need; they meet the needs of the community from advantaged to disadvantaged, and all of those in between. No one is invisible to Goodwill Industries.

Goodwill works with and serves the community. “We strive to work with all those with disabilities without discrimination,” says Cecelia Morford, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of Goodwill Industries. “However, anyone can apply for goods and services, or even employment, if needs arise, we try to meet those needs.”

To understand Goodwill Industries, you must understand the origins of this multi�faceted, community serving, non�pro� t company.

Goodwill was founded in 1902 by Reverend Edgar Helms in Boston, Massachusetts. He collected used household

goods and clothing from the wealthy, then trained and hired the poor and immigrants to mend the used goods. The items were resold or given to the people who repaired them, and the Goodwill philosophy of “a hand up, not a hand out” was born.

In 1957 J.C. Kennedy brought the Goodwill concept to Lawton, Oklahoma, and Goodwill Industries of

Southwest Oklahoma & North Texas became part of the Goodwill International Network. Goodwill is funded by the collection and resale of used goods, the revenue is used to support their many community based programs. Nearly 87% of revenues are spent directly on programs that help with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions.

Goodwill assesses the needs of the community and their clients to help them serve the community with excellence and provide individuals with the skills they need to prosper in the community and their personal lives thru skills training, work experience and job placement. Goodwill strives to provide each of their clients with the opportunity to become an independent member of society.

Thru community donations and support, Goodwill Industries operates 10 retail stores in cities such as Lawton, Altus, Duncan, Chickasha, Wichita Falls and Vernon, TX. The latest retail store opened on July 17th at 1838 N.W. 52nd in Lawton. Goodwill is truly a growing company.

The Goodwill motto, “People working. Lives improved.” shows Goodwill’s commitment to helping local communities prosper. “We want the community to know there are many needs, not only Jobs, but also daily needs that are being met by Goodwill,” Moreford said.

Goodwill’s Mission Statement is: To help people with disabilities and disadvantages achieve maximum independence. Moreford said, “everyone [who works here]



must know it, and how they can apply it to their daily lives to help themselves and others, Goodwill is more than a job, we serve the people and it comes from our heart. Goodwill is a great company to work for because we’re making a di� erence in the community.”

Making a di� erence comes in the form of the many programs and services Goodwill o� er, all thru the charitable donations of the community. “We truly appreciate monetary donations, however, cleaning out your closet is valuable to us as well.”

Your donations turn into jobs, here’s how: clients receive your donations at the door; they transport and pick up the donations; clients process, sort, price, stock, and hang the donations; and clients provide customer care in Goodwill stores.

Your donations allow Goodwill to sell the items at their retail stores and the money is immediately channeled into their community programs. Your donations change lives by providing quality goods at discounted prices. To Goodwill clients, community and donations are very important. Clients are the heartbeat and donations are pivotal, they move the company to grow, serve more needs, provide more jobs for those with disabilities and to whose who are disadvantaged, providing them with opportunities that maybe others won’t.

Jimmy Crews the President and C.E.O. of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas, is “ a visionary and never stops looking for ways to improve Goodwill Industries, he motivates his crew to do better, to go higher, to see things they’ve never seen before, try new things and to think outside the box,” says Moreford.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas o� ers the community many programs. For example, their Career Development Center provides vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities an disadvantaging conditions. The center strives to restore an individual’s dignity, self�respect, and self�worth through integrated programs of evaluation, personal adjustment, and skills training. The Career Development Center o� ers job coaching, job stabilization, community integration, employment which promotes individual independence and inclusion within the community. They also o� er on�the�job training where a job coach will help the worker improve productivity and appropriate social interaction at the workplace, and the coach maintains an ongoing relationship with the area business. The very heart of Goodwill’s mission is to help each individual � nd a job to ensure their continued successes.

Goodwill also o� ers Document Destruction. Why shred? It’s the safest and most secure way to have your most important and private documents destroyed. Not to mention, there are certain laws that require organizations to protect information when it is discarded. An increasing number of laws require organizations to shred or face steep � nes. Shredding documents is the best way to prevent identity theft. Goodwill provides safe and secure document shredding, and they have taken security measures like security cameras, locked bins

and limited access to their secured area. They also guarantee the safety of your documents and certify the destruction of the items you entrust to their care.

Goodwill’s Adult Daycare Service Center provides the need for functionally impaired adults who need supervision through a structured program. Other bene� ts of the program o� ered are social opportunities and emotional support. In addition, the program provides a warm and caring environment, transportation, assistance with activities of daily living, social and medical evaluations, exercise, activity sta� , speech and physical therapy. This program also provides assistance and support for caregivers.

Goodwill’s Youth Center, provides year round school�age services for youth with special needs. The Youth Center provides a safe place for youth with special needs and is a DHS Licenced Center. Each youth has an individual plan of service to help them reach their full potential. The program o� ers snacks, medical sta� on site, exercise program, movies, arts and crafts, computer lab, and � eld trips.

GoodGuides is a youth mentoring program, this program enables youth to take charge and prepare other youth for their future. The mission of GoodGuides is: To empower youth to make positive choices that enable them to maximize their current and future potential. Enough said.

Goodwill o� ers a Charity Voucher Program, this is a way for non�pro� t organizations to make donations and receive vouchers. For instance, an organization can donate clothes or goods, and a monetary amount is placed on the donations, and vouchers are issued in $10.00 increments. Or, your organization can donate money, and your money is returned in vouchers, matching dollar for dollar. Recipients of the vouchers have a broad selection of merchandise to choose from, and are able to shop anonymously at their convenience. The Voucher Program also helps � re victims as well as those who � nd themselves displaced. The program assists them with other needs such as housewares and household goods.

As you can see, Goodwill of Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas is not just another retail store, it is a company moving toward the future to meet the needs of the people. Goodwill’s humble beginnings go on and they will always remain true to their mission and meet the needs and hear the hearts of the people.

If you have any questions or for more information on Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas, please contact there main o� ce:

1210 SW Summit Avenue Lawton, Oklahoma, 73501580 355�2163580 355�2166 faxor visit their website:www.goodwillsont.org



By Aaron RudolphBy Aaron RudolphSta� WriterSta� Writer

The Sport of Cricket Makes It to Lawton

When I drive around neighborhoods of Lawton, I usually see people playing di� erent sports. Sometimes, a group of elementary students will be playing with a basketball or a little league team will be practicing in a park. Once, I saw a group of adults in a semi�formal soccer match. I am not really surprised when I see any of these events. But if I am driving down the street and see a group of young men and women throwing a small hard ball from one post to another, then hitting that ball with a long, wide, � at bat, I would almost de� nitely take a second look.

Cricket, a sport popular in many other countries, is played in Lawton. Students from the Caribbean Islands and South Asia who attend Cameron University have brought the sport of Cricket with them. Cricket originated in England, and the English spread the game to countries which were once British colonies. As a result, Cameron students from Nepal, India, Pakistan, and the many countries of the Caribbean grow up playing and watching cricket. The game has world�wide popularity and a world championship, like the soccer World Cup, is played every four years. Traditional powers in Cricket include Pakistan, India, and Australia.

Students from Nepal play on regular basis and often play small, informal games among the four or � ve students who live together. Some small games occur in a few neighborhoods throughout the city. It seems that the students from the Caribbean play less frequently but students mentioned some very serious games in 2007 and

2008. In fact, the Caribbean students played the Nepali students in an epic series in 2006. The teams won one game each and they considered the series a draw. Although, almost every player from those games is no longer in Lawton, this series has taken on almost�mythic proportions as students new to CU this year know about that series. There have been discussions about more games between the two groups.

Ram Krishna Ghale, a Computer Science major from Kathmandu, Nepal, recently completed his second year at CU and he plays cricket on a regular basis. “We used to play lots of cricket during this last year,” Ghale said. The Cameron University Nepalese Association (CUNA) has hosted games and invited anyone interested in playing to join the matches. Ghale adds, “we are not competitive about the games. We just play it for fun. Maybe in upcoming semesters CUNA might organize

cricket matches, if there are enough people interested, as a means of social gathering.”

The game of cricket has some similarities with baseball but the game will still look unfamiliar to most baseball fans. Like baseball, cricket has a player who throws a ball, the bowler, and a player who tries to hit the ball, the batsman. The throwing style is much di� erent, however. The bowler makes a big, circular motion and throws the ball. The ball bounces once before the batsman swings at it. Although batsmen can take a big swing like in baseball, they usually hit in a controlled way (by

standing toward the ball and holding the bat close to the ground) because positioning is very important in Cricket. Another main element of cricket is the wicket. There are two wickets: poles that stick out about three feet from the ground. The bowler stands near one and pitches to the other where the batsman is standing. If the bowler


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Some of Us Are Looking at the Sky

A couple of weeks ago, Denver, Colorado hosted the 41st Annual International UFO Symposium, sponsored by MUFON (Mutual UFO Network). The event featured a day long training workshop for UFO investigators, an awards ceremony for excellence in Ufology, and many presentations by well�respected scholars in the � eld.

For instance, Stanton Friedman, a nuclear�physicist who has been studying UFOs since the 70’s, and who, according to the bio posted on his website (www.stantonfriedman.com) was “the original civilian investigator of the Roswell Incident,” gave a presentation likely commenting on Stephen Hawking’s recent statements about the threat alien visitors may pose to earthlings. Kevin Randle spoke about the history of UFO crash retrievals, and Nick Redfern presented � ndings from his personal investigation of crop circles. There were many more presentations and panel discussions and probably a lot of excited talk about the recent UFO activity in China, which actually delayed several � ights at Xiaoshan Airport. I must say these things “likely” or “probably” happened because I did not attend the event and, therefore, cannot say for sure how it turned out. In fact, for me—a person who exists entirely in a time period proceeding the � rst day of the symposium by one full week—the event has not occurred yet. Still, I feel I can reasonably assume all went as planned, and I will further assume the symposium was well attended by a diverse group of fun and interesting people.

I am basing this latter assumption on my experiences with members of the Oklahoma Chapter of MUFON, when I attended their monthly meeting in June. I was invited by a friend who is a member of the organization and is training to be a UFO investigator—a process which involves studying the MUFON Field Investigator manual, accompanying experienced investigators on several cases, and ultimately passing a 100 question exam. While I did not necessarily plan to become an investigator myself, I was certainly not going to pass up an opportunity to meet and speak with people who are. So I travelled with my friends to Tuttle, Oklahoma, where the meeting took place

at member Chuck Pine’s huge and lovely ranch�style home.Unfortunately, the scheduled speaker for the meeting,

Nick Redfern, had been forced to cancel, so instead Marilyn presented a training video from a past UFO Symposium in which Budd Hopkins (respected expert on the topic of alien abduction) o� ered tips for interviewing people who may have been abducted by aliens. He described a few questioning techniques that can make interviews more fruitful without leading the subjects too much. And he emphasized the importance of making subjects feel con� dent that they are going to be heard

and taken seriously. Naturally, this attitude of openness and attentiveness is a

de� ning characteristic of the organization and of the rest of the conversation that took place around the long wooden meeting

table that afternoon. There was some discussion, lead by member John Geiger, regarding some images that author Zecharia Sitchin, claims are depictions of spacecraft appearing in ancient Sumerian art work. The crafts appear to have � ames emanating from them, which, Geiger suggested, is evidence that they are rocket propelled. Geiger pointed out that alien crafts witnessed recently seemed to be propelled by di� erent means. Several

possible reasons for this apparent discrepancy were proposed, including the suggestion that, like our own, alien technology has continued to advance over the past few centuries.

The most enjoyable parts of the meeting, for me, were the brie� ngs several members provided to those present about their investigations of reported sightings in the area. Marilyn Carlson began by narrating a slideshow of pictures she took while investigating a sighting in Centrahoma—“way out in the boonies,” as she describes it, where a man claimed to have seen lights that move

around the sky in unusual ways—taking “hard lefts, hard rights” or stopping in mid�air. With night vision binoculars, Marilyn said she was able to see one light hovering and then zigzagging across the



By Jim JoplinSta� Writer

Whether it’s peach cobbler, peach ice cream, or peaches and cream, there’s no disputing that peaches are – well, peachy! August is National Peach Month, although it didn’t start out this way. In

March of 1982, “in recognition of the role peaches play in our food supply and economy” Congress passed a resolution requesting the President designate July of 1982 as National Peach Month. In June

of the same year, President Ronald Reagan made the proclamation. It is unclear when the Month was moved to August.

Peach trees are part of the Rose family, and classi� ed with the almond. Peach seeds look remarkably like almonds, once you get past the � esh and husk (commonly called the pit). But don’t get past the � esh too quickly, that’s the best part. Peaches are known for their fuzzy, red�brown skin; yellow or white � esh; and a sweet and tangy taste. There are two varieties of peaches: clingstone and freestone. Clingstone peaches have a � esh that sticks to the pit, where as freestone peaches have � esh that twists away from the pit rather easily. Generally, clingstone peaches are used for canning, while freestone peaches are usually for eating and are readily found in supermarkets.

Peaches are an excellent source of vitamins A, B and C. They contain no fat or cholesterol, and a medium sized peach generally has about 40 calories. You can ripen a peach by placing it in a paper bag, and once cut, the � esh should be tossed in lemon or lime juice to prevent browning. The juice from peaches can be used as a moisturizer, and is commonly found is cosmetics. The peach pit contains hydrocyanic acid, which is a poisonous substance.

Although thought to be a cross between peaches and plums, the nectarine is actually a peach without fuzz. There have been several scienti� c studies that have shown that nectarines are created as a result of a recessive gene, while a fuzzy peach has a dominant gene.

All of this information is good, but how about just enjoying the peach for the tasty treat that it is? The most famous peach recipe is probably peach cobbler. But, don’t take my word for it. Next time you’re online go check out peachcobbler.org for everything you ever wanted to know about peach cobbler. They have more recipes for peach cobbler than I’ve ever seen in one place. If you can’t � nd a recipe for peach

cobbler that suits you, you can even submit your own.As you may have read in last month’s issue, July was National Ice Cream Month. If you didn’t

get to sample Peach Ice Cream, I suggest the month of August – or anytime, really. Homemade peach ice cream is the best, and fairly easy to make. All you’ll need is peaches, eggs, sugar, milk,

and heavy cream. There are recipes all over the internet, and if you’re going there to � nd one, I suggest Alton Brown’s Burned Peach Ice Cream, which can be found on the Food Network

site. Of course, if you’re not up to making your own, Häagen�Dazs has a Peaches and Cream that is quite wonderful; or you might try Ben and Jerry’s relatively new favor: Willie Nelson’s

Country Peach Cobbler. I haven’t tried this one, but you better believe I’m going to. I’ve checked the website and they’re still making it, now I just need to � nd a store that

carries it. I hope you’ll try to celebrate National Peach Month this August, whether

you’re eating peach cobbler, peach ice cream, canned peaches or fresh. Oh, and if you’re out and about and you � nd some of the Ben and

Jerry’s, drop by okiemagazine.com and leave me a message.

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At two o’clock in the morning on a technically Wednesday night, I’m writing with a happiness I haven’t felt in a long time. The same happiness you have when you buy your � rst car, get your � rst real job, or maybe pick up a new � rearm. I have just � nished unpacking in my new house. Nothing suburban or extraordinarily large beyond my capacity, but a simple small house on the prairie. A modest home sitting on twenty something acres just close enough to town for easy groceries and errands. Yet, all I can think about is the money I shall save over living in the apartment I’ve left.

Oh yeah, I’ve been there. I thought apartment living was the greatest thing since the thong. No upkeep, no yard work, and someone else to � x whatever ails my abode. Sure, you have neighbors. Some that keep to themselves in that familiar “they’re rude, but I wouldn’t chat with them anyway” demeanor... Some that you grow almost close enough with to know their families... And those extremely loud, young neighbors that only seem to throw a bash the night before your biggest days. I was still ok with apartment, suburban living. What does all of this add up to monetarily? Not much...

You see, in these Oklahoma summers, it’s ridiculously hot. Most nights, the tempreature soars above 90 degrees well into the next early morning. And over the course of time, I noticed something. Unless I was willing to pay a ton for a new upscale “town home,” I was stuck with a massive cooling bill each month.

Now don’t get me wrong, high energy bills is the price we pay for living in Oklahoma. But there is no logical way a 630 square foot apartment should cost more than $100�$120 a month for the necessity of air conditioning. But I’ve seen, and paid, over $300 each month during the peak season of

summer for this absolute must have “luxury.”

I tried the old fashion complaining

about my HVAC systems, only to hear many stupid excuses

for the cost. My all time favorite

being “The AC systems in

the units are designed to keep

the property only about twenty

degrees cooler than the outside temperatures.” Translation: “The AC units are ancient, derelict pieces of (socks) and the owner/company is too cheap to replace them.” It’s true, yet all lies. But the remedy requires a little tact.

You must still voice your opinion, but yelling at the loser�lord

will not obtain the results you crave. I actually pulled a social experiment in which I mailed each and every neighbor in my complex a letter containing the all of a sudden popular idea of “Going Green.” Basically, I explained that if every resident puts pressure on the complex to install high e� ciency HVAC systems, that energy bills would be cut in half. And they were…a month after I moved out. Bummer.

I can almost see you unbelieving facial expressions. You think “this will not work,” but it can. You see, caring about Mother Earth is the new trend. Almost like buying a six dollar cup of co� ee was two years ago. It just works like that. Imagine having that extra hundred dollars each month. What could you do with that? Whatever you want. Now is the time. Quite literally, go green and have fun spending it.

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By J. CraigSta� Writer


sky. “And that’s the only thing we saw.”“Bill and Julie were with us,” she said, as the projector � ipped to a photograph of four people sitting at a portable table laden with

snacks and what is likely some very expensive investigative equipment (Bill and Julie had recently purchased a pair Generation Four night vision goggles. I do not know what that means, but the MUFON members around the table seemed pretty impressed).

“Don’t we look comfortable with our chips and all,” Marilyn said, and we laughed.

From this � rst brie� ng, it became clear to me that the job of a UFO investigator, which apparently involves getting together with friends, going to remote places, meeting and visiting with new people, and playing with expensive and interesting equipment, might not be a bad thing to get into after all. Not only does it seem rewarding as an opportunity to travel, explore and make friends, it also seems to be a great intellectual exercise. An investigator must be prepared to accept incredibly unlikely claims as entirely possible. Having done so, the investigator must then examine alternative explanations. She must research the area and � nd out about nearby airbases, weather balloons or any structures that may explain the phenomenon. She must, in fact, examine every other possibility. And, in a world where it is possible that extraterrestrial beings once rocketed around ancient Sumerian skies—there are a lot of possibilities.

Still, some mysteries, like one that Marilyn told us about during her presentation, manage to be solved pretty quickly:

“This is the—the trees that are close by,” she said, showing us another of many photographs of the tops of trees and empty sky. “And we saw this thing come down—and it looked like a little ball—and it settled down in the trees. And we’re going, ‘I’ll bet that’s a balloon.’”

“Around the table people nodded in recognition of a common foe.

“So Tommy runs over there, and he gets the thing, and—sure enough—it was a balloon. And it said on it, ‘You’re special!’

“So, we got…we had a really good laugh about that.”MUFON members have been working since 1969

and even earlier to investigate sightings, promote the research of UFOs and to educate the public about their � ndings. They have been collecting information for over forty years, and a lot of it can be seen now at their o� cial website, where you can read case studies and past issues of the MUFON Journal, starting with September 1967. You can also go there to report a sighting or to read the many reports of sightings that are made each day. And, of course, you can learn the steps you must take to become a member and maybe an investigator.

You don’t have to be a member to attend meetings, though. MUFON Oklahoma website says that all interested parties are “cordially invited” to attend, though you will be asked to contribute $5 to a fund that pays for future speakers. The times and venues for the meeting change occasionally, so if you’re interested the best thing to do is to visit mufonok.org or � nd MUFON Oklahoma on facebook and “Like” them. They will probably like you back.



By Susen HunterSta� Writer

Greetings OKIE readers! I have been asked to write a monthly column concerning food, nutrition, gardening, natural health, and similar subjects. For my � rst column for OKIE Mag, allow me to o� er little insight as to my background before I start telling what you should and should not be eating!

I am a farm kid, former 4�Her and FFA member. I was raised on a large dairy farm in Western Pennsylvania by parents who both came from long family farming traditions. In addition to the dairy cows, my family also raised hay and grain crops including acres of sweet corn to sell locally. Our family garden was about one acre and included multiple varieties of just about everything! My mom taught me to garden as well as how to properly can or freeze produce for the winter months. All of our meats were home raised, or locally raised and slaughtered, and we ate a good deal of “speed beef” (venison) during the winter as we hunted regularly. We also had plenty of apple trees which produced apples to preserve for pies and crisps and to make fresh cider.

I grew up in an environment with three home�cooked meals a day and where minimal foods were purchased at the store. Processed and packaged foods were so rare in our house that I still remember the treat of being allowed to buy a soda once a month while in town! I also remember eating once or twice at a fast food restaurant and thinking that people only ate there when they were too far away from home to get back in time to cook. It never occurred to me that there might be people who would eat fast food more than twice a year! Even when my family vacationed on the Eastern Shore of VA or other places, we rented vacation homes, purchased food locally to eat and did a lot of � shing of our own.

In the early 80s, I distinctly remember our � rst microwave which was ONLY ever used to heat up leftovers. After graduating High School and moving out of state for college, I lived in a dorm my � rst year and ate at the school cafeteria. After my freshman year, I moved out of the dorm into a house. This left me to � gure out my own meals. I “discovered” pizza delivery, ramen noodles, and macaroni cheese in a box. All of these were quick foods so that I could spend time studying, attending classes, and working. But, my overall energy level decreased, my skin started breaking out, and I put on a few pounds despite being physically active. Within months, I had � gured out that it was better for me to buy fresh fruits and veggies to eat instead of the processed foods that were quick and easy. Since I still didn’t have time to prepare meals, I became a “raw foods” enthusiast long before anyone had really developed the concept of a raw food diet. I also became a vegetarian with the exception of seafood and chicken…my two favorite meats.

The result of my new found eating lifestyle was that I lost the weight I had put on and I had unlimited energy! I also gave up regular meals and started “grazing” – eating small portions of whole foods constantly throughout the day.

As the years progressed through moves, 8 years of college/three degrees, various jobs and relationships, I have maintained a pattern of eating whole, unprocessed foods and was even a fairly strict vegetarian for almost a decade in my 20s and early 30s. I have always maintained a garden and/or bought locally from farmer’s markets and health food stores. For most meals, I would often just eat a salad, a piece of fruit, or some smaller portion. Eating large, multi�food meals always seems to make me feel weighted down and sluggish.

What I have to show for this life is just about perfect health at age 43. I don’t get headaches, I haven’t had a cold since January 2005, and I don’t have any chronic aches or pains despite the very active/athletic lifestyle I have lived for decades.

I am proud to now be an OKIE and I hope that my experiences and knowledge will help others reach a higher level of health as I share them with you in the coming issues of OKIE Magazine!

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While on stage, the members of Lancaster, an up�and�coming band based in Lawton, share the name of the band as their surnames. Accordingly, my time with the band seemed more like a short family reunion as opposed to a traditional interview.

Hank Lancaster plays electric guitar and sings vocals. Sharing in vocal duty is Lucy, who also plays bass guitar, and Rich, the acoustic guitar

player. Jack plays electric guitar, and John plays percussion.Having met at Cameron University, the friends decided to form

a band during the ice storm that devastated Southwest Oklahoma in early 2010. John described their sound as “bastardized college voodoo rock,” and Rich insisted that their sound was “kinda weird.”

“We have a very di� erent sound, because of our eclectic personal styles,” Rich said.

Their in� uences certainly contribute to an “eclectic” sound; some of their biggest in� uences include Band of Skulls, Wilco and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, with general genres including folk, blues, and classic rock.

“Our � rst show was at the Churches Helping Churches Haiti Bene� t Show,” John said. “We’re planning on eventually playing at the Bentley Gardens on the Cameron campus, and some clubs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.”

Rich and Lucy explained that although it was di� cult for them to assemble over the summer months due to personal obligations, the band has been focusing on writing and recording more songs.

“You really don’t see bands play the kind of music we do in our area,” Hank said. “Most bands around here are hardcore rock or rap.”

“The Lawton music scene is waning,” Rich said. “We’re trying to do something fun.”

As far as the band’s future is concerned, Hank said that they “excel at live shows;” Rich said that playing live will be their main focus, with recording happening in�between shows.

“We really like playing live, for our friends, and whoever wants to hear us play,” Lucy said.

“Don’t let them fool you,” Jack said. “We’re in this for the fame and money.” Exactly something a joking cousin would say.

Lancaster can be found online via Facebook, or at myspace.com/lancastertheband.

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Drake, “Thank Me Later”

Never would have thought that Degrassi’s Jimmy would be the next rap superstar. The tracks switch between rap and R&B, and sometimes embrace aspects of techno for beats. His raps sometimes sound jagged as opposed to a lyrical � ow, although this is probably to better convey personal issues, such as heartbreak and his parent’s divorce.

Kylie Minogue, “Aphrodite”

The internationally�beloved diva provides timeless dance�pop with her latest release, featuring in� uences of pop music from the past 30 years. With no traditional ballad to be had, Kylie graces the listener with plenty of songs made for making people move.

M.I.A., “/\/\ /\ Y /\”

Having gained international recognition thanks to “Paper Planes,” the Sri Lankan rapper uses her latest release to unleash war against government, the Internet and eardrums everywhere. The anarchist vibe remains strong and never relents. Likewise, listeners should prepare for their speakers to explode, as they will boom even at low levels.


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Welcome to the dog days of summer. With that comes a wonderful tradition here in southern

Oklahoma. We call it Watermelon Festival time. Area farmers have nurtured and grown some of

the tastiest red, yellow, and orange meat melons available on the market. In honor of the

watermelon festivals, I pulled some great recipes to try out this month.

Watermelon Salsa2 cups seeded and coarsely chopped watermelon 2 tablespoons chopped onions 3 tablespoons seeded, chopped Chile (Anaheim, preferable, but you can choose your pepper preference) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon garlic salt

In a service bowl, mix together watermelon, onion, and chili pepper. Season with the balsamic vinegar and garlic salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to blend � avors.

1/3 Cup sugar (Splenda equivalent may be used) 1/3 Cup water 4 pounds seedless watermelon, cut into 1�inch cubes (about 5 cups) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon grenadine or pomegranate juice (optional) 6 thin watermelon wedges for garnish

Make a simple syrup by heating sugar and water over high heat, stirring until all the sugar has dissolved. Let cool. Place half of the watermelon and half of the lime juice in a heavy duty blender and process until smooth. Repeat with remaining watermelon and lime juice. Return

all of the puree to the blender. Add simple syrup and grenadine. Pulse until combined. Press puree through a coarse strainer, pushing through the solids. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. Freeze, stirring and scraping with a fork every 30 minutes, until all of the liquid has frozen. This should take about 3 hours. This may be held in the freezer up to 2 days.

Stir again before serving. Serve watermelon granite in margarita glasses or large wine goblets and garnish with the watermelon wedges.

Watermelon Granita

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g , g ghigh heat, stirring until all the sugar has dissolved. Let cool. Place half of the watermelon and half of the lime juice in a heavy duty blender and process until smooth. Repeat with remaining watermelon and lime juice. Return

margarita glasses or large wine goblets and garnish with margarita glasses or large wine goblets and garnish withthe watermelon wedges.

CRUST: 1�1/2 cups low fat graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup light margarine, melted 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar FILLING: 12 ounces Cool Whip Free, thawed 3 ounces watermelon gelatin powder ¼ cup water 2 cups watermelon balls.

To prepare crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, margarine, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Press mixture � rmly in a 9�inch pie pan. Chill one hour, or until � rm. (FYI, this can be baked in a 375�degree F oven for ten minutes or until edges are brown. Cool on a rack before � ling.) To prepare � ling, combine whipped topping, watermelon gelatin powder, and water. Fold in watermelon balls. Spoon into prepared crust. Chill pie for two hours.

Watermelon Pie


XOXOXOXO,

Lola

Dear OKIE Readers, I guess there was an issue � nding someone as equally domestic and diva last month,

so I am back! August in Oklahoma is Back to School month so I have some tips on staying organized. Also, make sure you don’t stab any other parents with those kid scissors, they aren’t sharp enough and I don’t care if they were the last ten cent pair. • Always get two to three copies of the school supply list. Keep one in your purse so that

if you are out and see a sale you can reference the list. • I recommend getting school supplies in triplicate if you � nd a sale. One for your child to

take to school, one so that your child has a complete set of school supplies at home to do homework, and a third set for mid year replacements.

• Buy a storage container for the mid year replacement supplies, tape one of your extra lists on the outside.

• LABEL, LABEL, LABEL. As soon as you get home from � ghting the crowds, make sure everything is labeled. This helps you and the teachers.

• Check with Sunday School teachers to see if there are any supplies they need to have replaced at the beginning of each school year. Send them with your child the next Sunday.

• Have an entire change of clothes in the car or at the child’s school in case of accidents. Don’t forget socks and underwear.

• Don’t get rid of last year’s back pack. Wash it and store it so that when the new one starts to look dingy from being dragged (all that homework!), you have a back up. If they get mad because they are no longer into Hannah Montana remind them that if they kept the new one clean, we wouldn’t have this problem.

• Your children do not love your silverware the same way you do, if you send them with a spoon, they may not bring it back. When you go to takeout places that o� er the cellophane cutlery, take a few extra and send those with the kids. This may not help the environment, but your sanity and silverware drawer will thank you. Thanks for reading and good luck with all the pencil shopping! And while I am not sure

kids still take apples to teachers, I am sure chocolate is always appreciated.

The Domestic Diva went on a month long sabbatical to San Francisco, California where she enjoyed balmy bay weather and her suitcase stayed perfectly packed.

Even on vacation she is way too perfect. We hate her.


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Crossword Solutionscan hit the batsman’s wicket, the batsman is out. A wicket keeper catches the ball in the same way a catcher does in baseball, except a wicket keeper does not wear special equipment. The ball is smaller and softer than a baseball. Additionally, a cricket teams has eleven players on the � eld.

In Lawton, the students adhere to the rules but don’t mind bending one or two if it helps them enjoy themselves. After all, according to Ghale, the games are friendly. “We basically play it for fun as we used to [back home].” These games are not played to determine the best cricket players at Cameron, although the students do play very hard. Most consider bonding and the chance to connect through a game that reminds them of home as the most important reason to play in Lawton. As Ghale remarks, “Since it is a team game, it helps us feel we are still one big family though we are far from our birthplace. Sometimes games like cricket also help returning students and new students meet each other.”

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Fort Sill and Cameron University host Seether and Default Concert Aug 28 at Cameron University

Fort Sill Family and MWR and Cameron University present Seether and Default in concert Aug. 28 at the Cameron University Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Friday and are $15 in advance, $10 for Cameron University students and $20 at the gate. Tickets are available at Adventure Travel, Family and MWR Headquarters, and for Cameron students with a valid student ID card at Cameron University Student Union.

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