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26 THE RAILHEAD SALOON:
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Couple finds passion in Miss Kay finds harmony and
their monthly performances family in the discord of heavy metal
KEEP THE
16 BEAT GOING 30 LAWTON CALLING
A guitarist reborn
Music education creates
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spilled about the all in a common idea.
power of music My love of music has shaped who I am. It
than I care to will always be inextricably linked to my iden-
contribute to. tity, and I think that’s true for a lot of people.
But this isn’t Likewise, the people in this issue have all had
about power — it’s about identity. As a their lives shaped by music in some way.
kid, music was how I defined myself. It was From the love between a boy and his
how I separated myself and my identity guitar, to the joyful sound of a group of men
from my parents. Music became a way to who are keeping an age-old tradition alive
understand the world. through barbershop
Later, when I picked music, this issue ex-
up my first guitar and plores the ways music
learned to play music, melds so seamlessly,
first by imitation and and yet so deeply, into
then later through my the lives of the individ-
own creative process- uals it touches.
es, it became an out- I hope you enjoy
let. It was a way for this issue. Like all of
me to take a feeling our issues, this one is a
or an image and put labor of love, but more
it into a universal lan- importantly it is an
guage, and to express expression of identity.
it in a way that could Each person in this
transcend my own issue is exposing a raw,
identity and become intimate piece of them-
something more. selves through their
My tastes changed a stories and their music.
lot over the years, and I became a musi- All I can ask is that you give them the focus
cal glutton, taking in as much variety as I and attention they deserve.
could. These days, my playlists are less like Next month, we’re going to be casting
a carefully curated menu and more like a our eyes to the stars for an issue devoted to
never-ending buffet. the night sky and all of its glory. Stargaz-
But that’s the great thing about mu- ing, astronomy and the future and history
sic, regardless of who you are, someone, of Oklahoma’s place in the space race.
somewhere is making music for you. Music Until next time, cheers!
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meet our
KW HILLIS ABIGALE MAZZO

The love of baking and cooking for family Abigale Mazzo was born and raised in
and friends has been a constant in KW Hil- Oklahoma but loves to travel. She lives in
lis’ life, which has included 35 moves and Lawton with her husband and two dogs.
more than five different careers. A foodie Mazzo enjoys sunsets, animals, hiking and
from a young age, Hillis learned from her reading a good book.
mother how to stretch and combine every-
day ingredients to make delicious meals
for large gatherings. Her journeys across
the United States and beyond brought
flavors and stories of finding delectable
dishes to her Lawton kitchen.
KALEY PATTERSON
Kaley Patterson is a born and raised
Southwest Oklahoman who proudly grew
up in Frederick. She graduated from
SARA ORELLANA-PAAPE
Cameron University in 2015 with a degree
Sara Orellana-Paape, founder and
in communication. She was the copy
director of 3Raptor Consulting, works
editor and arts and entertainment editor
as a freelance writer. Of all her accom-
for the university’s weekly newspaper,
plishments, raising her daughter is
The Cameron University Collegian. Upon
her proudest. She is married with one
graduation, she worked for The Law-
daughter and two rescue dogs. True
ton Constitution as a staff writer for the
to her Southern California roots, she
paper’s styles, religion and health sections.
can most often be found in cutoffs and
She has written for publications such as
flip-flops, taking care of her dogs and
The Oklahoma Gazette, The Cameron
laughing with her daughter. She is most
Magazine and Red River Family Magazine.
comfortable outside, surrounded by
In 2016, Patterson was the recipient of the
water, with people who are passionate
Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award for
about fighting social justice issues. She
Media. Today, Kaley resides in Lawton and
works with the Potts Family Foundation
is the graduate admissions counselor at
and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Cameron University.

SHARON MCBRIDE
Sharon G. McBride was born in Fort Bragg,
North Carolina, but has been a resident of
STEPHEN MILLER
Oklahoma for the past decade. Originally
Stephen Miller was raised in Lawton. He
from Alaska, McBride is a self-described
graduated from MacArthur High School
“Army brat” and is a veteran of the U.S.
and later Cameron University. He has 35
Army. She has 20 plus years of writing and
years of experience in journalism and
photography experience, both as a civilian
studio photography. He is the photog-
and as a member of the U.S. Armed Forc-
rapher for the Miss Lawton Pageant and
es. Her most proud achievements include
on the advisory board committee for its
being a single parent to her 15-year-old
graphic design.
daughter, Lyssa, and being including in
an anthology sponsored by the National
Endowment for the Arts – “Operation
Homecoming: Iraq, Afghanistan, and the
Home Front in the Words of U.S. Troops
and Their Families; ‘Dear Baby.’” She is also
the author of “My Mommy Wears Combat
Boots,” a children’s book that deals with
military deployments.
SCOTT RAINS
Scott Rains was born in Lawton, raised
in Duncan and returned to Lawton after
following the rock and roll dream, further
education and experience in Oklahoma
City in the 1990s. Involved in journalism
since helping found a paper at Emerson
Elementary School in third grade, his
MICHAEL POPE
path led him from newsroom to press
Michael Pope was born in Oakland, Cal-
room and back again. The former pub-
ifornia. In 1960, he moved to Oklahoma,
lisher/editor/staff of The Cyril News, he
where he attended Sulphur High School.
has been a reporter for The Lawton Con-
In 1975, he joined the Army and served
stitution since 2005, covering everything
for five years in the National Guard and
from crime to Native American affairs to
the Reserves. He attended college at
roller derby. Since late-2011, he has writ-
Eastern State University; however, he
ten the weekly “Soundemonium Musaic”
received his bachelor’s degree in mass
local music column and, since late-2016,
communication at East Central Universi-
has been co-host to its weekly radio show
ty. He became a full-time photojournalist
“Today’s Best Soundemonium!” on Magic
for The Lawton Constitution in 1989.
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MUSIC, LOVE AND WINE

Couple finds passion in their monthly performances
story by Kaley Patterson | photo by Stephen Miller
S
aturday nights spent at Chian- night” moments at Chianti, the admiration the cou-
ti Wine Bar are often special ple has for each other is palpable.
moments. In one corner of the “It’s fun to perform together, and I know she says
bar, there are two sets of couples not to say this stuff, but I think she is super, super
enjoying an evening of catching talented” Blake said. “I’m not saying I’m not, but
up. In front of the bar, there’s a it’s cool to sing with her. I’ve played guitar for a
group of girlfriends gathered for a birthday, and in long time and it’s nice to have someone that can
a dim-lit corner toward the back, there’s a couple keep up. I’ll put it on the shelf and not touch it for a
celebrating an anniversary. while, and she keeps me playing.”
There are glasses of smooth “I guess it keeps us young,”
drinks in everyone’s hands, ta- “IT DEFINITELY Mandee said.
bles filled with cheese trays and Music has not always been a
bruschetta, and there’s a lovely
BRINGS US
part of the couple’s relationship.
melody floating through the air CLOSER The two met when they were in
from the voices of Mandee and TOGETHER.” the tenth grade at their church’s
Blake Thomas. The couple often youth group. While attending
MANDEE THOMAS
performs live music at Chianti, but Cameron University, they per-
these performances aren’t work, formed in a praise and worship
they’re what they call “date night.” band together. They had always been friends and
“It definitely brings us closer together,” Mandee involved in separate music endeavors. They married
said. “I know it sounds weird, but it just doesn’t in 2000 and now have two children. Once their
feel like there’s other people around, like it’s just children were older, they began performing together,
the two of us.” which was about four-to-five years ago. Chianti was
If you witness one of Blake and Mandee’s “date the first place the two auditioned to play together.

Since then, they have continued
to play at Chianti, along with The
Silver Spoon, private parties, local
fundraisers and weddings.
The couple often performs songs
from singer-songwriters, and they
first started building their set list
by listening to Sirius XM’s Coffee
House station. They both express
a similar taste in music, and their
day jobs are also mirrored. Both
Blake and Mandee work in public
education, so often their perfor-
mances are only once a month due
to busy schedules.
“We do other date stuff, too,
but this is a cool thing to do,”
Blake said. “It’s a fun thing that
we can do together.”
Blake is the principal at Central
Middle School in Lawton, and
Mandee is the sixth-grade reading
teacher at Cache Public Schools.
As passionate educators and mu-
sicians, both believe that the arts
play an important role in a child’s
education.
Mandee is also an Oklaho-
ma A+ Schools fellow, and, as a
fellow, she incorporates art in her
curriculum. Her classroom inte-
grates theatre, fine art and music
into daily classroom experiences.
As a principal, Blake praised the
2017 Lawton Public Schools
Student Investment Program. This
was a bond issue voted on by
Lawton citizens and was passed to
benefit various aspects of Lawton
Public Schools.
“It truly is essential,” Mandee
said. “It just opens critical-thinking
pathways, and it allows learning in
an environment that is conducive
to that. It fosters the environment
with music. It’s those synapses,
the connections that are made in
the brain when music is played or
when it’s learned or sung or played
on instruments. The research is so
strong. It boggles my mind that
arts programs are the first things
cut. I just don’t get it.” 

KEEP THE BEAT GOING
Music education creates skills for the future
story by Sharon McBride | photos by Michael Pope
I
t seems these days, music education a well-rounded, educated member of society,”
is being offered less and less in many Meraz said.
school systems. Unfortunately, some Sometimes it’s tough to balance that school bud-
have begun to exclude music from get, said Michelle Gregg, parent of two children in
their curriculums to make room for the Pride of Elgin band program, and active mem-
other subjects. ber of the Elgin Pride Band Boosters.
“Here at Elgin Schools, we certainly value our “Reduced school funding has really put the
music programs because they seem to draw families squeeze on school administrations to justify every
to our district,” said Nate Meraz, superintendent cent spent,” Gregg said. “It is very easy to defund
for Elgin Public Schools. “We expect our students the arts, as so many school districts in Oklahoma
to receive a great education in core subjects and have chosen to do. I am so thankful the adminis-
also experience the greatness of our co-curricular tration for Elgin Public Schools understands the
programs such as band and vocal music.” importance of music education and has invested in
“The school board allows funds to be spent for our outstanding band program.”
these programs which, when combined with our Thousands of scientific and academic stud-
awesome staff and directors, makes the student ies have shown that music education improves

FEATURE
academic achievement, adulthood stronger, healthier,

builds communication skills, smarter, harder working and
fosters creativity, develops better prepared.
teamwork and increases “So, while band is about
engagement in school. music, it is really so much
Mike Palmer, the Pride of more,” Gregg said. “It’s
Elgin band director, agrees about leadership, friendship,
with these studies. success and failure. It’s about
“Music learning reinforces being part of something big-
all forms of cognitive learn- ger than yourself. It’s about
ing such as implicit learning, following through on a com-
explicit learning, cooperative mitment when you are tired,
learning and associative
sick, hot, cold, hungry, sore,
learning just to name a few,”
irritable etc. These are skills
Palmer said. “The reinforce-
every successful adult needs,
ment of all of these types of
and our kids are learning
learning translate to every
them in band.”
other core subject area. You
Music can be learning
could say that music exer-
about accountability and re-
cises all the needed learning
styles that are used to learn sponsibility that can extend
other non-music subjects. into adulthood.
Band can mean many “Music education allows
things to many kids, but the students opportunities for ex-
best way to think of it is like pression, interpretation and
a family, Gregg said. connects them to a concept
“It’s a place of belonging,” that has meaning to them
Gregg said. “It’s a place and to those around them,”
to expand your horizons Palmer said. “Music connects
while having a soft place to students to each other and, at
land. It’s a support system the same time, gives them a
that is guiding our kids into sense of responsibility.” 

FEATURE
WHERE
THERE’S
SMOKE,
THERE’S
FIRE
Local band blazes
a path out of
small-town
story by Kaley Patterson
photos by Stephen Miller
A
bout two years
ago, Steven and
Isaiah Carter
decided to
make a change.
The brothers
from Davidson, a small town near the
Oklahoma-Texas border, were in a band
called No Render. Their band formed
when Isaiah was only in fifth grade and
performed original rock music. But
a couple of years ago, the band hit a
wall. The brothers felt the band wasn’t
progressing.
“It was really stagnant for a long
time,” Isaiah said. “We came to this
point in time when we needed a change,
like either our name, our sound or our
image.”

Smokey Motel playing to a
lively crowd at The Opolis
in Norman, Oklahoma.
M o t e l
o k e y
Sm So, they did all three. The brothers then formed couldn’t say that one song sounds like another song on
the band Smokey Motel, which is self-described as the album; they are all individually unique.”
“a rock-tangled, dream-pop band.” Once the change Smokey Motel currently has two singles out, “I Die”
was made, the band quickly found themselves in the and “Young Forever.” With their new sound, the broth-
spotlight. ers drew on some of their favorite artists, which were
“We cut a couple of members loose because they from various corners of the music realm.
weren’t on board with it,” Isaiah said. “But once we “I think the influences kind of came from every-
did, we found instant success through our first single, where,” Steven said. “Isaiah, at the time, liked a lot
‘I Die.’ We caught a little bit of attention from a couple of pop artists. I’m sure he still does. But, like, Ellie
of recording labels Goulding was
and a couple something you
of management wouldn’t expect
companies. It as an influence of
was a really good ours. I liked Kings
thing to change up of Leon. Gorillaz
the name and the was a band that
sound.” influenced that first
The change single (‘I Die’). We
seemed like a big took influence from
risk but not to the a lot of different
brothers. bands that we all
“I don’t think liked and kind of
we ever saw it as put them together
a risk though,” to make our first
Steven said. “It song.”
felt like the right With their
move. I knew we newfound success
were going to be and the popular-
more successful. I didn’t know to what degree that it ity of their first single, the brothers have had to think
was going to be and it actually surpassed a lot of our about things they haven’t had to think about before,
expectations, which was really good.” like what to name their album and what should be the
They can’t speak about the potential labels and man- album artwork. And instead of hoping people show up
agement, but they can say their first full-length album for their shows, they’re selling out venues in Lawton
is on the way, which is due this summer. and Norman. Even though they’re from Davidson,
“I can tell you this, every song on the record is so Lawton always feels like a hometown show.
different,” Steven said. “Every song is its own sound. I “Lawton has that comfortability you don’t find in

“EVERY SONG ON THE RECORD IS SO DIFFERENT. EVERY
SONG IS ITS OWN SOUND. I COULDN’T SAY THAT ONE SONG
SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER SONG ON THE ALBUM;THEY ARE
ALL INDIVIDUALLY UNIQUE.”
STEVEN CARTER
other cities I feel like,” Isaiah said. “All of our closest advice for young musicians who are wanting to make it is
friends show out and a lot of familiar faces. It’s just com- to not give up on themselves.
fortable in general to hang out with people you hang out “As cliché as it sounds, don’t stop believing in your-
with all the time except you just play a show. It’s really self even when everyone else doesn’t necessarily believe
cool to play Lawton anytime we have a chance. But also, in you,” Steven said. “Because that’s going to happen,
Norman is crazy in itself because it’s almost like a second especially when you do come from a small town. People
hometown.” don’t necessarily think you can make it out but that’s the
Smokey Motel is moving fast with a new album on the territory of a small-town mindset. But you can either let it
way and the possibility of touring once the album is out. define you or you can define it”
Steven and Isaiah are finally reaching a place in their mu- You can listen to Smokey Motel’s first two singles on
sic journey that they have merely dreamed about. Their Spotify now. 

WILD SIDE
A FEAR
WORTH
KEEPING
Rappelling in
the Wichitas
story by Abigale Mazzo
photos by Mike Mazzo
I
like the idea of rappelling.
In theory, it seems like a lot
of fun. In practice, I hate
everything about it. The
first time I tried to rappel,
I was five or six years old
and my mother took me on a leadership
day she hosted at Jacob’s Ladder in
Chandler, OK. I cried and ended up with
rope burns on both my hands. I didn’t
try again until I was in college and my
friends invited me to come along on
a trip to the Wichita Mountains. Like
many people, I like to think of myself
as an adventurous person ready to take
on anything. So, ignoring the fear in my
chest, I agreed.
We picked an afternoon and went
to the Forty Foot Hole. I pulled on
the harness, watched as they clipped
everything in and double checked that
it was all secure, tugging on the line.
They explained the process of belaying,
letting rope out to descend, how to call
out to your belayer that you’re ready to
start. I could hear my heart thumping
between my ears. Every part of my body
felt shaky, too alive somehow. I backed

up to the edge of the rock face, feet on the ledge, panic and
glanced back over my shoulder tears. And I would watch as
to the ravine below, and started everyone laughed and glowed
to cry. with energy and flew down the
The rope was unclipped. side of the mountain.
The harness and gloves came Fear is such a funny thing. I
off and were given to another, watched many people do the
more willing, friend and down thing I was afraid of many
they went. times, and no one ever got hurt.
“Man on belay?” Not so much as a pinched finger
“Belay on.” in a carabiner. I could feel my
They rappelled forwards confidence surge and I would
and backwards, literally, for an don the harness and the gloves,
hour or two. Everyone taking sure that this time I would make
their turn, disappearing over it down. But when it was my
the cliff and then climbing back back floating out over the edge
up to go again. I sat on the and my feet preparing to slip
rocks and tanned my feet. away from level ground, I just
For the next year, every time knew that was when the rope
someone mentioned rappelling, was going to snap or the belayer
I would lie to them and myself was going to get distracted and
and say that I would go and ac- let me crash.
tually try it this time. We went The cool confidence I felt as
a few more times with a variety we hiked to the rappelling spot,
of people and events always sure that this time I could make
played out the same. Harness it down, would disappear the
on, gloves on, belayer ready, instant the harness was around

my waist. The rush of adrenaline as my brain went into would fall in love with the feeling. Eventually, hot tears
fight or flight would send me into a panic and I would still flowing down my face, I closed my eyes and leaned
beg to be let off the rope every time. Even if it was my into the fall. I slowly, painfully, made my way over the
husband on the belay, assuring me that he wouldn’t let ledge and into the open air, expecting to feel some sort of
me fall, I couldn’t trust him or the rope to keep me from freedom or release.
smashing into the rocks below. My That feeling never came. I was ter-
legs would turn to jello, my arms SOMETIMES, rified all the way to the bottom, and,
would go weak, and every part of YOU JUST HAVE when my feet hit solid ground, I was
my body would shake with fear. For
someone who fancies herself up for
TO OVERRIDE still in tears. My husband unclipped
my harness and congratulated me for
anything, this was a serious disap- YOUR FEARS. SO
owning my fear. I didn’t tell him that I
pointment. FINALLY, ON A was still afraid, just climbed the path
Sometimes, you just have to override
your fears. So finally, on a hot day in
HOT DAY IN JUNE back to the top and tried to regulate
June that’s what I did. We hiked to THAT’S WHAT I my nervous breathing.
“Ready to go again?”
the Forty Foot Hole, set up the rope, DID. “Nope. I did it once, I will never do
I donned the familiar harness and
gloves, and stepped up to the ledge. it again.”
The same bodily reaction set in. Tears, shaking limbs, I am still afraid of rappelling. My friends still go and I
pounding heart. still hike to the top with them and sun my feet. Sometimes
“Just lean back. Sit down in the air and let your weight I think I will give it another try, and sometimes I even get
rest on the rope.” as far as putting the harness on again. But even with the
“No. I don’t want to.” knowledge that I can do it, I don’t want to. It’s a fear I am
More tears, more encouragement from above and okay with keeping. Sometimes in life, it’s enough to prove
below as my friends coaxed me to just try it once and I to yourself you can but allow yourself to not anyway. 

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THE
RAILHEAD
SALOON:
A LOVE
STORY
Miss Kay finds harmony
and family in the discord
of heavy metal
story by Scott Rains | photos by Stephen Miller
T
he tale of The Railhead Saloon,
its owner, its patrons and the mu-
sicians who perform on its stage
is a love story.
Its owner, Kyong Dees, is better
known as “Miss Kay” to her
Railhead family. Originally from Seoul, South Korea,
she came to Lawton in 1989 as a military wife. While
working for Holiday Inn as an executive, she was used
to wearing business suits. Now, she finds her work attire
is casual clothing with a bar rag within arm’s reach at all
times. In her queendom, she carries a respect and loyalty
most executives could only dream of.
It was more than 20 years ago that Miss Kay decided
to open a bar with live bands performing; she wanted
something different. When she told her ex-husband her
notion, he agreed.
“Let’s do it,” she said. “Let’s have our own thing.”
Following their split, the venue became what it was
destined to be, Miss Kay’s Railhead Saloon. The live heavy
metal music scene that grew from that decision caused her
The Railhead Saloon
Known as “Lawton’s only heavy metal on the Railhead stage. Most will say it JuJu Beans, Southern Aggression,
bar,” The Railhead Saloon has been a after their 100th time there. Drop Dead Dammit, Proof Theory,
cornerstone for live and loud music for The late-Tracy Leigh Stover-Austin Spill, Against 72, Desecration Conflict,
20 years. It’s also grown into much more mastered its stage for years with her Curbside, Some A$$holes, Nacho Cart/
for many people. bandmates in Spell. Following her Kart, Frisky Christee & Boi Oil, Terry
The proving grounds for many a loud death from cancer a few years back, she
Allen, Dan E. Tibbs, Amanda Kidd,
live band, its palette has grown over the found her way to remain a presence.
Acoustic Yardsale, Scattergun Tape
years. Sure, heavy metal remains the Her ashes remain in a small urn fixed
Deck, Haggardz Hellraizers, Southern
staple. But everything from rock, punk, above the stage. It has that kind of hold
Heretics, Grel, Sunlander, Broken Root,
singer/songwriter acoustic stylings, on those who’ve been there.
rockabilly, psychedelic red dirt and even So many local bands and artists have Paid in Spades, 1GCrew … the list can
the occasional drag show has been met made impressions from its stage: go on and on.
by an audience eager for more. DeadCore, Komatryp, Backwash, Dead The common bond is a love for live mu-
Artists from different bands have of- By First Light, Allusion, Machines of sic and entertainment and the support
fered similar memories of their first time Perdition, Cutthroat Bastards, The for those who make it.

to step outside her comfort zone.
“I always liked rock music, but I didn’t
really know a lot about metal,” she said.
“It’s just a different genre; there’s a great
energy, and I soaked into that.”
In 2000, she opened The Railhead
Saloon. She wanted her place to be where
bands could play and grow, developing
their sound along the way.
“I wanted to support these local acts,”
she said. “They put in a lot of work and
“WE’RE
deserve to be heard and to be appreciated.
I want to expose them.” ALL LIKE
Josh Katvala is one of those people
who’ve found themselves shining in that FAMILY.”
spotlight. He sings for DeadCore and is
readying an album with Desecration Con- —MISS KAY
flict that’s due for release this year. He’s
also performed with an array of Railhead
name bands from Nacho Cart, Dead By
First Light, Komatryp, Acoustic Yardsale Rafael Montez, guitarist for Backwash. people to participate.”
as well as a few others, and has been an He and bandmate Los Vissepo are her The key to the The Railhead Saloons’s
off-and-on bassist for Backwash. trusted bartenders. success is the interaction between the
“Through the years, I’ve gotten to “So many years ago, when I first met owner, staff, patrons and musicians. That
know Kay well and consider her a friend,” Kay, I felt welcome, I felt warm; she never interaction has led to the development of
Katvala said. forgot anything that I drank,” he said. “I an informal “Railhead Family.”
Katvala said Miss Kay’s dedication to joined the band, and it was awesome to While heavy metal is a bond, it’s also
the local bands is beyond the bounds of play there because I was already a patron the community and fellowship that con-
her club. of the place, and she was so welcoming tinues in those days between live shows.
to let us be on her On off nights, you’ll hear music played
“I’ve seen her in atten-
stage.” from the jukebox like the expected Slayer
dance at other venues, so “I WANTED TO SUPPORT Miss Kay said she
she’s not just in it for prof- THESE LOCAL ACTS. and Pantera. But, if you stay long enough,
doesn’t take in just you’ll hear a spectrum that often includes
it; she’s a true supporter of
THEY PUT IN A LOT OF everybody closely
the music she promotes,” the earworm “Baby Shark” or deep track
he said. “She’s always
WORK AND DESERVE TO into her life, but songs from Foxygen, The Specials, The
friendly and sometimes BE HEARD AND TO BE her customers have
Violent Femmes, The Flaming Lips and
APPRECIATED.” become more than
motherly to those around even further out.
that. The clientele
her.” Whatever the club’s background
—MISS KAY includes a wide
That spotlight and fa- soundtrack, if Miss Kay is behind the bar,
range of people. The
milial connection returned she’s tending to more than just drinks. She
common denomina-
to Miss Kay in 2010 when she battled says she’s learned that “you don’t judge
tor? “We all love local music,” she said.
breast cancer. The 2011 edition of the books by their covers.”
“These are my family,” she said. “I’ve
semi-annual Railfest — a day-long festival “I talk to my customers and help them;
met so many good people at this place.
featuring as many bands that play the club I don’t treat them like money,” she said.
I’m so proud of this place.”
regularly as can perform — was called In the early 2010s, Lawton’s heavy met- “If there’s anything I can do to help these
Saving Second Base and the money raised al scene was known regionally as one of people, I’m right there for them.”
went to help with her medical expenses. It the top spots around for talent. As bands In 20 years of being the matron of
also boosted her level of will in knowing have grown older or grown apart, those heavy metal music and its fans, she has no
that this ragtag local community of heavy numbers have reduced, although many of regrets. Her establishment was built by
metal bands, fans and friends cared enough the same players have been finding their many hands, she said. Hers are the ones
to come together for her benefit. way back to the stage. But younger bands that hold it all together. But she won’t say
“Everybody jumped in and helped me,” are few and far between. that.
she said. “We’re all like family.” “We need to have some more local “We’ve all made this together,” she said.
One of those closest to Miss Kay is bands,” she said. “We need more young “It’s not me, it’s the Railhead.” 
LAWTON CALLING
A guitarist reborn
story by Scott Rains | photos by Stephen Miller
T
here’s libera- No. 2 is a prototype model of An incident one night in 2005
tion found in the Kurt Cobain signature Fender while busy loading the drummer in
destroying past Jagmaster. Mine was a Squire, the for a practice/gig led to the present.
icons. It makes cheaper line of Fender guitar made Left unattended on its stand, some-
a music of rev- in Mexico. It was my weapon of one tried to coax magic from No.
olution. It also choice while performing in a two- 2. The magic turned black when the
represents evolution. piece band called Pinto in the early guitar dropped to a concrete floor
With that thought in mind, the 2000s. below and cracked into two sections
notion of destroying my old guitar, With that silver, sparkling paint job, held together only by pickup wires
whom I called No. 2, in the most some well-placed stickers and the abil- connected to knobs.
rock and roll way possible incites the ity that all six strings would shift key There’s no coming back from
beginning of something new. It also together if tuning became squirrelly, I that for a relatively cheap guitar.
closes one chapter long left unread. learned how to become a musician. It marked the end of a journey

that began in high school with my first
guitar, a Bentley Flying-V model. It was
replaced by a Yamaha Stratocaster-style
guitar where I learned how to make cool
noises, play some scales and a few tricks
that never quite took hold at the time.
The journey moved to the front of
the stage as a singer in several bands
into my early 20s. Marriage, career and
fatherhood followed, but an acoustic
guitar and, later, a Les Paul knock-off
purchased for pennies from a pawn shop
would be present.
That pawn shop find lead to a better
guitar that would be traded for No. 2.
In the course of things, abilities and con-
fidence grew, and I was back on-stage
making noise.
When No. 2 died so, too, did the
stomach to continue performing. I’d
found my highlights with that guitar
in hand, but, being in my mid-30s, I’d
found it ran its course. The artistic ener-
gy released in a band was finding other
outlets. There’s a season for everything.
A new season donned when a com-
plete guitar kit was received a couple of
years ago. Sanded down and ready to
assemble, all it needed was the motiva-
“WELL, I DON’T
KNOW HOW
MANY YEARS
ON THIS tion for creation. It seems destruction of album cover. The first two strikes to
EARTH an old totem proved proper motivation. concrete sent bits and parts flying, but the
I GOT LEFT. A boy and his guitar would part ways guitar and the boy wouldn’t — couldn’t
I’M GONNA as it should be — it’s only fitting the — let go. In releasing that neck I caressed
hands that held and loved No. 2 best so many times before in torturous love
GET REAL would send it to Guitar Valhalla. during performances, and, in seeing No.
WEIRD A photo shoot at Elmer Thomas Park’s 2 fly into the air as shrapnel, a weight
WITH IT.” concert stage allowed a moment to live lifted. Letting go is difficult in itself.
out the fantasy of being the figure bent When letting go symbolically merges
FRANK REYNOLDS,
“IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY over slamming his guitar to stage on the with the physical act, it’s a feeling in and
IN PHILADELPHIA” cover of The Clash’s “London Calling” of itself almost indescribable.

FEATURE
With the end of No. 2, the paint- the body, first blackened primer An outdated and old musician has
ing and construction of the kit followed by a deep, robust and the feeling of new life.
guitar began in earnest and with a blood red, Stevens’ recreated the But, not like the old life, evolu-
direction. randy satyr on the guitar’s body. A tion means change while retaining
A painting by Justin Stevens layered sticker montage applied to elements of what was. However,
of Danny DeVito as a satyr and the pick guard marks its owner’s an itchy guitar finger and oppor-
channeling his “It’s Always Sunny character and invites the spirit to tunities leads to things. You might
In Philadelphia” character Frank match its inspiration. hear it if you listen to the writer’s
Reynolds offered inspiration. Master guitarist for the band March 12 radio show on Magic
As I’m closer to 50 than 25, Allusion, Tyler Farmer, is equally 95.3 FM with Steve Carr (Steve-O)
words spoken by DeVito’s char- a master of the instrument in its called “Today’s Best Soundemo-
acter of Frank offered the core of construction. That combination of nium!” Francis “Frankie Furious”
this guitar’s essence: talents that makes him an im- Balliet and I will do something a
“Well, I don’t know how many portant part of the Jerry’s Music little special. And Frank will sing.
years on this Earth I got left. I’m Emporium crew. With minute turns I don’t know much about the
gonna get real weird with it.” of screws and careful alignment of future, but, with Frank, it will be
Those words also serve inspira- the pieces, an abstract work turned living up to the ethos of the instru-
tion for the rusty musician ready- to instrument. ment, its inspiration and the man
ing the return of the music and the Frank is now assembled and plucking its notes.
mojo. ready — an art piece that can pro- In other words: “I’m gonna get
After sanding and painting duce art in action through music. real weird with it.” 

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A WHIRLWIND
ROAD TRIP
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A
s my husband and I Opened in early 2019, the bar is a combination
entered 2020, we made of a bookstore, bakery, bar, lounge and comic book
the conscious decision store. It is hard not to find what everyone in your
to spend more time with family is looking for. After opening the bakery in
the people we love — our 2018, owners Heather and Jake Babcock began
friends and the friends who looking for books to entice their young readers at
have become our family. All too often, the chaos home. Realizing the closest bookstore was more
of life, work and family take over, and, before we than 100 miles away, the couple, along with com-
realize what has happened, months have passed. Ea- munity partners, opened the Whirlwind Book Bar.
ger to start off on the right foot, we made plans to Filling up every inch of the two-story building,
spend a day exploring Altus with our dear friends there are hidden treasures all around. Rule 9 Com-
Tara and Jeremy. ics and Games is located on the second floor. It has
We arrived at the Whirlwind Book Bar ready a variety of comics for sale, offers monthly sub-
to explore. Located on the main highway in the scriptions and hosts tabletop and card game events.
square, the store has a prime corner spot. The ma- The bakery offers vegan, keto and gluten-free op-
jestic building, filled with the grandeur of the past, tions among the many delicious treats baked fresh
long forgotten architecture styles and windows that on site. Specialty orders are available. Currently, it
have seen the events of 100 years, promised a won- offers drip coffee but will soon expand to have a
derful and leisurely afternoon spent with books, full coffee bar. In addition, several beers are avail-
beer and baked goods. able on tap and by the bottle as well as some wines.

BACKROADS
There are treats for whatever mood was a collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald,
your stomach may find itself in.
The lounge is the perfect place to
some titles I had never heard of. I was
so excited I squealed and sent every-
FILLING
relax and catch up with friends, play one in the group into a fit of laughter. UP EVERY
games or read a book. Located on the As I explored further into the store,
second floor, the lounge overlooks the I discovered the employee recom- INCH OF THE
square. Tara, Jeremy and I enjoyed
looking at the businesses on the square,
mended section. This section was
unlike any other I had ever encoun-
TWO-STORY
guessing what they originally had been. tered; each recommended book had a BUILDING,
As we entered the Whirlwind Book handwritten card from an employee
Bar, my breath escaped me. I was telling what they loved about the THERE ARE
greeted by a display of classic books;
I was surrounded by old friends. I ea-
book and why one should read it.
Wandering around unable to pick a
HIDDEN
gerly picked up a copy of Siddhartha book, I found a book of Victorian TREASURES
and remembered reading it in high
school and having discussions with
patterns, cookbooks from around the
world, current nonfiction books and a ALL AROUND.
my teacher of who I was and who glorious display of feminist literature.
I wanted to be. Next to Siddhartha Thirty minutes into my explorations,

BACKROADS
I realized I had lost everyone. I Wanting to appeal to more than

looked around and found each in a just booklovers, the partnership
corner lovingly looking at a book. of businesses offers a variety of
The children’s section is designed events that are posted on Face-
to be children-friendly with shorter book monthly. Most months they
shelves surround a cubby under the host a beer and yoga series, a chil-
stairs with bean bag chairs and pil- dren’s event, multiple game nights
lows, inviting a new reader to enter and a trivia night. They host two
and start a love for reading. Close book clubs as well as Japanese and
by is a parent-size chair ready. German classes. Dr. Hyde gives
The staff, warm and welcoming, monthly lectures on a variety of
have a thorough knowledge of topics. And, usually once a month,
books. Together, their collected a Super Smash Bros. tournament is
wisdom represents a wide vari- hosted on site.
ety of tastes in different genres. Desiring to share their love
Should you not be able to pick a of books and birth a voracious
book, a problem I experienced, passion to read in children, the
they are more than happy to assist. collection of books is carefully
Through a conversation of authors cultivated and updated almost
and books I love, they guided me weekly. Each employee helps with
to a time travel novel, which has the ordering, bringing an eclectic
enthralled me every night. taste to the shelves. Almost always,

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the store is busy, having become a

place to study and hang out. Slow-
ly, each who enters finds them-
selves in a corner with a book,
enjoying a few stolen minutes.
As we explored the shop and se-
lected some drinks, we each head-
ed upstairs with our finds. Enjoy-
ing the conversations, laughing
more than we had in months, we
each found a quiet corner to look
at our precious finds, selecting a
purchase. We talked about our fa-
vorite books and authors, what we
were currently working on, and
our hopes and dreams. We shared
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FEATURE old tradition alive in Lawton.
PRIDE OF THE
SOUTHWEST
Barbershop chorus keeps
traditions alive
story by Sara Orellana-Paape
photos by Rick Paape
O
n April 11, an age range of early 30s to almost
1938, Owen as old as the music form itself, these
Clifton Cash men gather weekly to harmonize,
and Rupert laugh and encourage each other.
Hall invited The Southwest Pride Barbershop
14 men to join Chorus originally had members from
them for a night of singing. On that both Duncan and Lawton. Over the
fateful night, 26 men gathered on years, membership has dropped to just
a hotel rooftop and spent the night Lawton. The group works to ensure
singing barbershop harmony. Enjoy- their harmonies are perfect, their tim-
ing themselves so much, they planned ing is correct and the mood is jovial.
a second night. Media arrived and The hours of practice have honed the
covered the event. Soon, barbershop group to a well-oiled harmonizing
harmonizing caught on; chapters machine. None are professional sing-
were founded across the nation and ers; all have learned the art through
later in Canada. This fateful night practice, patience and guidance. The
led to the birth of The Society for the group supports each member, operat-
Preservation and Encouragement of ing more as a family than a chorus.
Barber Shop Quartet Singing. As my family and I walked into
Ninety-two years later, the pas- practice, we were greeted with
sion lives on in the Southwest Pride “My Wild Irish Rose.” Enthralled, I
Barbershop Chorus. Comprised of stood and listened to an old favor- glanced at my daughter, and I knew
a variety of men, with professions ite of mine, the melodies and har- she too was lost in memories of her
ranging from teachers, professors, monies taking me back to a simpler childhood, a favorite music teacher
retired military to retired from the time, to laughter and my childhood. and when singing was her world. We
Department of Human Services, with As I was lost in my memories, I listened in awe as the group completed

their song. Seeing us in the door, we Monday evenings at the First Presby- church. Sharing their love of music, they
were warmly greeted by the group. terian Church, the group practices a have even been in a flash mob at the
Neil West, the current chair of their variety of songs. Throughout the year, mall. Looking around, I saw men with
upcoming show and fundraiser, shared the group offers free concerts at nurs- a shared passion — music. Each com-
the group’s story. Meeting weekly on ing homes, the veteran’s center and the fortable in their skin, perhaps because of

FEATURE
THE WEEKLY HARMONIZING

BRINGS EACH MEMBER
SOMETHING NEEDED:
STRESS RELIEF,A TIME
OF FELLOWSHIP AND THE
ABILITY TO TRAVEL TO
ANOTHER TIME.
Proudly wearing their tackiest tourist garb, lugging

overly large camera bags, too many outdated maps, sun-
screen and binoculars, the chorus is ready to serenade the
audience through our nation’s capital. A family-friendly
comedy, the jokes are hilarious and appropriate for all.
I was privy to a sneak peek of a funny rendition of “For
the Longest Time,” a harmony lamenting the desperate
need to find a loo and found myself rolling with laughter.
As tears streamed down my face, I applauded the group
and told them I thought I had found my new theme song.
this shared passion, was willing to share of themselves; give and ex- The struggle so accurately described in the song depicts
pect nothing in return. The weekly harmonizing brings each member my daily commute.
something needed: Stress relief, a time of fellowship and the ability to In addition to the Southwest Pride Barbershop Chorus,
travel to another time. Bad dad jokes fill the moments not filled with the Sweet Adelines, Eisenhower High School Chorus, and
harmonizing, but the over pervading theme is one of acceptance, the Under the Radar Quartet will also make appearances
support and pride. in the show. The chorus will be singing music together
Each year, the group writes, directs and produces an original musical, that they never have before. The songs cover a wide range
and all proceeds are donated to local nonprofits. The production, “Barber- of time and genres. The evening of the performance will
shop Goes to Washington,” can be seen Friday, March 13 at the Simmons sweep the audience back to a simpler time, a time of front
Center in Duncan and Saturday, March 14 at the McMahon Auditorium porch visits, conversations over sweet iced tea, with only
in Lawton. The play, loosely based on the honeymoon adventures of Neil, the noise of the radio in the background. The perfor-
is set in Washington, D.C. In an effort to save money, the group books a mance will honor not only our nation, but the brave men
discount bus tour, and well, the rest can be seen in the production. and women who have fought to protect our freedoms. 

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Pets get allergies just like people
story by Abigale Mazzo | photo by Stephen Miller
W
hen we first from allergies in both dogs and cats. For dogs,
adopted Sloan, Chinese Shar-Peis, Wirehaired Fox Terriers and
our Grey- Golden Retrievers are reported to show the
hound/Cata- highest number of allergies, while domesticated
houla mix, shorthair cats are least likely to show allergic
from the Altus reactions. For both species, reactions to aller-
Animal Shelter, she had skin mites causing gens usually occurs between six months of age
hair loss, itchiness and inflamed skin. Sloan and three years, though allergies may develop
underwent treatment for several months, due to changes in the environment.
and, eventually, she was mite free. However, If you notice that your pet is suffering from
some of her symptoms persisted. She was hair loss, frequent itching, difficulty breathing
still scratching, and her skin was still red and or a skin rash, the first step is a consultation
bumpy in some places. Tests confirmed that with your veterinarian. It’s important to
she was clear of any mange or skin diseases, rule out any other causes before making the
but she was suffering from another common assumption that the culprit is an allergen.
problem for pets — allergies. Your vet may run blood tests, conduct a skin
Just like people, pets can suffer from air- scrape, and conduct an overall wellness exam
borne and food allergies. For Sloan, we were on your pet to try and eliminate as many
pretty sure it was a food allergy causing her suspected causes as possible. With allergies, it
symptoms, so, following the guidance of her can be difficult to find the exact allergen, so
veterinarian, we went through the elimination eliminating other possible problems is a good
diet process and found a set of food, snacks place to start.
and treats that work for her. Now, she lives “Allergens are substances that, when in-
itch-free, and her coat is much healthier. haled or absorbed through the skin, respirato-
Dogs seem to be affected by airborne and ry tract, or gastrointestinal tract, stimulate the
food allergies more frequently than cats, as immune system and the release of histamine
dogs are genetically predisposed to becoming and other substances resulting in inflamma-
sensitized to the allergens in their environment. tion,” according to the Merck Veterinary
Certain breeds also are more likely to suffer Manual.

In dogs and cats alike, the most common symp- drastic, it is important to build a diet plan with your
toms include itching, swelling, skin rash and hair veterinarian. The process of an elimination diet
loss. In about 10 percent of pets, an allergic re- takes months to complete and needs to be strictly
sponse can lead to asthma, according to the Merck enforced. Everything in the elimination diet must be
manual. Pinpointing the exact airborne allergen brand new to your pet, even treats. Your pet should
affecting your pet may not be possible, but there are no longer be given table scraps or foods that include
options for treating the symptoms including allergy similar ingredients to what they ate in the past. A
testing, immunotherapy, taking steps to avoid com- veterinarian should oversee this process to ensure
mon allergens and ensuring that your pet is receiv- your pet is still receiving proper nutrients and that
ing proper care in the areas of hygiene and diet to their allergy responses are subsiding.
avoid contributing to flare ups. Living with a pet with allergies can be frustrating
If your pet suffers from food allergies rather than for all parties involved, but, luckily, there are many op-
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QUICK IRISH
SODA BREAD story and recipe by KW Hillis | photo by Stephen Miller
S
t. Patrick’s Day is celebrated March soured milk — was adopted by the Irish and became a
17, and, along with pints of beer, staple for them. The earliest Irish recipe for soda bread
Irish soda bread will show up in found so far dates to 1836. The smell of baking bread
pubs and on home tables in North wafting throughout the house, melting butter slathered
America as well as in Ireland and on a still warm slice and the tender, yet chewy texture
other places around the globe. are all reasons I love making all types of bread. The
It’s appropriate that this easily made, delicious bread real challenge with bread is the prep time — time to let
is served in North America because that is where it it rise once or twice before baking.
originated. Enter Irish Soda Bread, which takes 5 minutes of
The earliest reference to using soda ash from their prep and up to 35 minutes of baking time. Surprisingly,
cooking fires to leaven their bread is credited to Native I had never made Irish soda bread before. By the time
Americans. the photo of my bake was taken for this article, I had
“Pearl Ash was used prior to 1800 to make flat cakes already made four batches — it is that easy. I do add
on hot rocks by combining it with an acidic ingredi- salt to the recipe (see Hacks for more additions).
ent in the dough. The original three ingredient bread Give a nod to St. Patrick’s Day and the Native Amer-
— soda ash or baking soda, flour and buttermilk or icans by whipping up some Irish Soda Bread. I plan to.
QUICK IRISH SODA BREAD

Makes 1 large bread or two the optional sugar together in a bowl. loaves, be sure to leave at least 2½
smaller loaves Make a well in the middle of the mixture inches between the loaves — they will
and pour 1¾ cups of the buttermilk in. expand. Brush with buttermilk and a
3 cups all-purpose flour Stir with a fork. The dough should be tablespoon of melted butter.
1 cup whole wheat flour sticky. If not sticky, add the remaining
Cooking times: 45 minutes for 1 large
2 cups buttermilk (see Hacks) buttermilk and stir.
loaf; 35 minutes for two smaller loaves.
1½ teaspoon baking soda
When the dough adheres together, dump Check 10 minutes before end of baking
1½ teaspoon salt
on to a floured board or parchment time. If too brown, put a tent of alumi-
2 tablespoons sugar, optional
paper. Only knead together three or four num foil over the bread. The bread is
times, no more. done when tapping on the bottom of
Brush on top:
1 tablespoon butter, melted Shape the round loaf or cut the dough in the loaf produces a hollow sound and a
1 tablespoon buttermilk half and shape two smaller round loaves. toothpick inserted in the middle comes
Flatten the top and then cut a deep cross out dry and clean.
PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 400 F. in each loaf with a sharp knife. This cut Put a slightly dampened, clean kitchen
Put a baking stone or a parchment-lined allows the bread to cook through. towel over the top of the bread (this
cookie sheet in the oven to heat. Place the loaf or loaves on the baking helps soften the crust) and let cool for 10
Whisk the flours, baking soda, salt and sheet or stone. If making two smaller minutes. Then eat.

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Irish Soda Bread. The traditional bread was made in a
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pot or skillet that has been generously oiled.
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ROSE COTTAGE PIE story and recipe by KW Hillis | photos by Stephen Miller
A
large pie plate filled to the brim or near Horseshoe Bay. This was my first time to eat a
with beef and vegetables topped dinner at the Cottages’ restaurant.
with oven-browned rosette-shaped This was also the first time I had Cottage Pie, which
mashed potatoes sat on the small uses fresh or leftover ingredients to make a savory pie.
kitchen counter. The comforting The recipe became popular beginning around the late
smell of cooked beef and savory 1700s in the United Kingdom. It is of humble origin and
vegetables wafted out the Rose Cottages restaurant door named Cottage Pie since it was popular among people
as I ducked inside to be out of the rain. A major storm
living in small cottages. A wide variety of vegetables can
was coming in from across the Atlantic, having already
be used in the dish.
announced itself with large sheets of rain and strong
According to, the pie was especially popular beginning
winds.
in the 1790s when potatoes became more available in the
Cottage pie was on the menu, and it was the perfect
dish for a day when a storm was past brewing and al- UK. The pie was called Shepherd’s Pie when lamb instead
ready pouring. Bermuda’s weather in the early spring can of beef was used, but the two names seem to be used
be dramatically different from one day to the next. interchangeably, according to “Ten Random Facts about
Staying at the Rose Cottages, I was visiting Bermuda Cottage Pie,” at tenrandomfacts.com/cottage-pie.
for the second time but this time on my own. Although The Rose Cottages restaurant’s impeccably set table
my individual cottage had a kitchen, I preferred to eat at with shining silverware, pink cloth napkins and fine china
the tiny, mostly family-owned restaurants in Hamilton elevated the savory dish. It was the perfect comfort food.

ROSE COTTAGE PIE
Serves 6
Filling:
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cups leeks, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled
and thinly sliced
1½ pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef or chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas
Thyme, leaves from 3 sprigs
or ½ teaspoon dry
Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping:
1½ pounds potatoes, russet
or golden, peeled, cut in chunks
½ cup buttermilk
4 tablespoons butter, save 1
tablespoon to brush over top
1 cup shredded sharp
cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Stir the broth, Worcestershire sauce,
Topping: In a medium saucepan of salted
mustard, tomato paste and thyme HACKS
boiling water, add the potato chunks and
into the beef. Let simmer over medi-
reduce heat so the pan will not boil over. • Instant mashed potatoes can be used
um low heat for 15 minutes. Add salt
Cook until tender, being sure to check to speed up the preparation. Leftover or
and pepper to taste. Add the leeks
texture of potatoes with a fork. This should fresh vegetables including mushrooms,
and carrots back into the pan and
take about 5 minutes. Be sure not to over- garlic and onions can be used in the pie.
add the frozen peas. Stir well.
cook. Drain the water from the saucepan. • Leave the meat out completely and add
Turn the oven on to 350 F to preheat.
Mash the potatoes and 3 tablespoons additional vegetables for a vegetarian pie.
butter with a fork until fairly smooth. Add Pour into a 2½ quart casserole dish
the buttermilk and stir in with fork. This will or a 9- or 10-inch pie plate. The
TIPS
further smooth out the potatoes. potatoes can be spread over the top
of the filling leaving some swirls or • The pie can be assembled the night be-
Stir in the shredded cheese and salt and pep- be piped on the top using an icing fore or earlier in the day and then refrig-
per to taste. The residual heat of the sauce- erated without baking first. When ready
decorator bag and a piping tip with a
pan should help the cheese melt into the to bake, set oven to 350 F and bake for at
large opening.
potatoes. Set aside until the filling is done. least 50 minutes. Make sure it is bubbling.
Melt the 1 tablespoon of butter and
Filling: In a medium skillet, cook the leeks • The pie can be frozen after baking.
brush over the top of the potatoes.
and carrots in the olive oil over medium Be sure to let it cool completely before
heat for about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the Place a baking sheet lined with securely wrapping it for the freezer.
mixture to a bowl. Brown the beef in the parchment or foil on the rack below
• If not using a piping bag to put the po-
skillet. Be sure to break up the beef as it the casserole or pie plate since it
may boil over. Bake for 50 minutes. tatoes on top, use a fork or spatula to give
cooks. When all browned, drain most of the
excess grease. Should be browned. the potatoes some texture. 
SOMETHING TO SAVOR
HAWAIIAN
PINEAPPLE
COCONUT
DELIGHT
story and recipe by KW Hillis | photo by Stephen Miller
D
espite being mountain, our guides at the front and back
bundled up in a of our small pack watched for cars coming
borrowed winter up the volcano. By 11:30 p.m., we were
jacket and thick basking in the sun and warm breeze,
gloves against the listening to a slack key guitar play on
cold wind, we a restaurant patio overlooking the
shivered awaiting sunrise at an altitude of ocean in Paia. In front of us, grilled
6,500 feet. Breakfast seemed too long ago, fish, salad, fruit, pina colada drinks
in the dark hours way before dawn. My and pineapple cheesecake complete
stomach growled. with coconut graced the table. The
Dawn came swiftly to the volcano, turn-
cheesecake was our reward for
ing the low-hanging clouds and surround-
completing the bicycle trip, even
ing landscape into a stunning kaleidoscope
if it was downhill all the way.
of color. The cold wind picked up, belying
Next on our agenda was
the fact we were on Maui in Hawaii and
swimming in the ocean and
just yesterday we were lounging by a pool
in the topical heat. Unloading our bicycles then dinner. Maybe more of that
from the van, the 26-mile ride ahead — the cheesecake? This was the first of
longest downhill bike ride in the world — many times I visited Hawaii. I’m
seemed daunting. Our small group that glad I did the bike ride when my
braved the cold that morning, almost 33 knees were younger.
years ago, was not really that intrepid since This month is a favorite month to
we were near the top of Haleakala and the visit Hawaii or at least plan or dream
26-mile ride was all downhill. of a vacation there. This easy dessert is
Shedding gloves, jackets and sweaters reminiscent of all of my trips to Hawaii,
during pit stops on our race down the but especially the first.

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE COCONUT DELIGHT HACKS
Makes 18 - 24 mini-cheesecakes, food processor, the graham crackers • Slivered almonds can be used as the
depending on muffin tin used can be crushed with a rolling pin in a topping instead of coconut. Keep an eye
plastic bag and then all the crust ingre- on the almonds after 25 minutes of cooking
Crust:
dients stirred together in a bowl. to make sure they aren’t getting too brown.
2 cups graham crackers
Put 1 tablespoon of crust in each If so, then place a tent of foil over the
(24 squares), ground
individual cup of an ungreased cheesecakes.
½ cup walnuts, ground
mini-cheesecake pan or a lined cupcake • Love chocolate? Fold ½ cup of chocolate
½ cups granulated sugar pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool for mini chips into the cheesecake mixture
½ cup butter, melted about 10 minutes. along with the pineapple before baking.
Filling: Drain crushed pineapple in a Or, after baking, drizzle a little chocolate
Top layer: colander until almost dry. Stir with a sauce over the coconut. Or do both.
16 ounces cream cheese, spoon to let any trapped juice drain. Set • Use ground pecans or almonds instead
room temperature the pineapple and coconut aside. Beat of walnuts in the crust, Problem with nuts?
½ cup sugar the rest of the ingredients together until Increase the amount of graham crackers by
all are incorporated. Fold the pineapple ½ cup and don’t use any nuts at all.
½ cup sour cream
into the cream cheese mixture.
⁄8
1
teaspoon salt
Fill each mini-cheesecake cup almost to
2 teaspoon vanilla extract TIPS
the top of each paper-line cupcake pan
2 large eggs, room temperature, • These can be made, baked and then
cup about ¼ inch to the top. Sprinkle
lightly beaten refrigerated up to two days before they are
each with the shredded coconut. If
16 ounces crushed pineapple, drain there is crust and filling remaining for served.
1-1½ cups sweetened coconut another batch, be sure to refrigerate • Be sure to have all the filling ingredients
while the first batch is cooking. at room temperature when making this
PREPARATION: Set oven to 350 F. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until recipe. Otherwise the baking time may be
they are set and the coconut is slightly longer and the coconut may get too brown.
Crust: The easiest way to make the
crust is with a food processor. Crush the browned. Let cool completely, then • These are delicious served with sliced of
graham crackers, and then add all the remove from the pans. fresh pineapple, mangoes or other topical
other crust ingredients and hit pulse Store covered in refrigerator if not serv- fruit. 
a couple of times. If you don’t have a ing immediately.
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