It's Heating Up for Chili!

News just in from the Park Tavern.... Had to add a second page to the sign up list. More contenders more chili for the attendees! Last minute deciders can sign up the day of the cook off.

post by Muriel Fahrion

You’ve taken the sweaters out of storage and turned on the heat for the first time since April now it’s time to turn up the heat in Medicine Park. So strap on the apron and fire up those creative juices, The Park Tavern is hosting once again one of the most competitive sports known to Medicine Park, the Chili Cook-off. Last year new contenders where thrown in the mix with the well seasoned competitors. What does it take to win? Good creative cooking and secret ingredients. Meat is the only ingredient that can be prepared before coming but the rest of the zest and ingredients must be added on site either in a crock pot, slow cooker or your portable grill. Plug ins available on the outside veranda.

Cooking begins at 12:00 and the judging is at 5:00 November 7th. Judges cannot be influenced no how, no way. They’re a group with gifted palettes and know how to pick a winner. Sign up at the Tavern or email Bill at the Tavern to sign up or ask questions. Yes and there is PRIZE MONEY! ($50 for 1st place) but worth more is the official BRAGGING RIGHTS. Invitation is open to anyone from anywhere.

Not a chili cook? You are needed. Someone’s got to eat the chili and praise the cooks. (Side dishes, salsas, cornbread, muffins, tortilla chips are welcome). Blueprint Band will be on the stage adding its own kind spice to the pot.

Tell them Medicine Park Post sent you and I’ll see you there.

Masquerade Ball Halloween

Halloween Night: The Medicine Park Music Hall was the venue. Music by the Brothers Dupree were in top form. Loved the sound. And the party goers were dressed in amazing costumes. Personally I had a great time stayed until the last. Here are pictures of some of the attendees.

Note: I understand the party at Les and Dora's on Friday was loads of fun too. Sorry I couldn't attend because of health reasons however if you have pictures you want to share please email me.

Governor Arts Award Ceremony Photos

Thanks to Clark & Pegi Brown for providing the following photos taken as Mayor Cope receives his medal from Governor Brad Henry at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Charley Wright Receives Honors

Where much is expected from an individual, he may rise to the level of events and make the dream come true. ~ Elbert Hubbard

We had a fine gathering as Lee Hibbetts, presenting for the town, read the plaque commemorating the Charley Wright Trails and unveiled Charley's likeness by sculptor Robert Dean commissioned by the Town of Medicine Park. Mayor Cope spoke in behalf of the town congratulating Charley Wright. Charley thanked all who work so hard to create the Trails; among them Odus Hennessee and Ed Stonerock, and Candace & David McCoy (for donation of the land). He mentioned the beginning effort in conjunction with Paul Fisher. Charley, not forgetting the work done by the inmate program, noted that some after their release, bring their families and point with pride to what they have been a part. Cameras snapped as people shook hands and Charley posed with his supportive family. A twenty-one gun salute followed provided by the Medicine Park Marauders.

The pictures below were taken and shared by Patty Ferguson.