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In 2013, Nate Gormley sat in a courtroom facing drug trafficking and manufacturing charges that could have meant life in prison. He took a blind plea, the judge gave him a seven-year deferred sentence, and he was back to using within 24 hours. On this episode of the Timeloop, Nate tells host Micah Choquette how he hit bottom, got a phone call that led to treatment, and has been sober since Aug. 28, 2016. Then he went back in front of the same judge and took a second blind plea against his attorney's advice. He talks about surrender and obedience, running from a treatment-center treadmill all the way to the Boston Marathon, and his 60 seconds in front of the Pardon and Parole Board. Today Nate owns Oklahoma Fence and Gate, and through his nonprofit, Arise and Build, he gives men coming out of prison a place to live and a job, often on the same day they're released. If you know someone affected by addiction, share Nate's story with them. 🔗 Links: Oklahoma Fence and Gate Construction: https://oklahoma-fence.com/ Arise & Build Re-Entry Program: https://ariseandbuildreentry.org 0:00 Intro 0:27 Meet Nate Gormley 3:20 2013: Facing life in prison 3:59 What a blind plea is 5:12 A miracle in Judge Drummond's courtroom 7:08 Back to using in less than 24 hours 10:18 A dangerous ultimatum from law enforcement 12:10 Rock bottom and a mother's prayers 14:51 The phone call that led to treatment 16:42 Back in front of the same judge 19:05 "Hire people just like you" 21:27 A second blind plea 24:27 What Nate told the judge 25:36 Surrender and obedience 29:13 From the treadmill to the Boston Marathon 37:41 "It's never too late": seeking a pardon 41:11 60 seconds before the Pardon and Parole Board 42:44 Arise and Build: jobs and housing after prison 44:15 Closing The Timeloop is brought to you by Sapulpa Times. Want to stay in the loop more often? Subscribe at https://sapulpatimes.com/subscribe

Time to give away some Supertunias! Thirty-two winners have been selected to receive Supertunias, but even if your name wasn't selected, feel free to come to Martha's Corner anyway, because if a winner doesn't show, it's first come, first served! Plus, we've got an exclusive interview with Coach Holt about last Friday's loss to Bishop Kelley, and how the Chieftains are preparing for a good game against McAlester this Friday. Supertunia Winners: Mark BabbCarol BentonBaylie BrownDiane BrownMary BuckSue ChapmanRebecca CookAlex CorneliusWendy CorneliusDan EllingtonBert FriendSandra FriendKaren GravesBrianna GriffinLacie GreenwoodLorraine HarrisonNicole KaserChristina LaneRachel LandrethDavid MartinJeannie MartinLisa PattersonTony PattersonKorbi RodgersElaine RogersJoanna SmithGinger StobaughAdonica WheltonEric WickhamRebecca WollettRenee WrennAva Young

There's a lot happening in Sapulpa this weekend, and some stuff we just need to let you in on so you're ready for it! Tune in now to get a look at all the events kicking off, starting TOMORROW! Timeloop Rundown Petunia giveaway announcementBrews for K9 CrewsGrand Opening of Endzone Building Thursday, 10/08 4:30-6:30p building open for tours.Fall Cleanup DaySapulpa Parks Turkey ShootSapulpa Parks SpooktacularSapulpa Library Gmail ClassCreek County Speedway Season Closer

The Supertunias in downtown Sapulpa are famous for their big, beautiful displays of bubblegum pink blooms through downtown Sapulpa from the spring well into the fall. Now you have a chance to get one of 34 plants at the end of the season when the flowers come down on October 10th as the city prepares to assemble the upcoming Route 66 Christmas Chute. This year, merchants will be available to get tickets (no purchase necessary) for a drawing to happen NEXT WEEK! Here's where to get your tickets: Route 66 Vintage Market (105 E Dewey Ave) The Native Gypsy Boutique (110 E Dewey Ave) Magpie & Mulberry Market (2 N Main St) Gasoline Alley Classics (24 N Main St) Winners will be announced live on The Timeloop next week and contacted to pick up on October 10th!

We're back with Jaselyn Rossman to talk about the Sapulpan who aspired to Miss Oklahoma, competed in Miss America, and what she's doing now! Catch up with Rossman as she says the work is just getting started.Subscribe to the Timeloop+ to get even more great content from Sapulpa Times! https://sapulpatimes.com/subscribe

There won't be a shortage of fun this weekend, as the Creek County Fair, the Homecoming parade (and football game) and a car show are all happening this weekend! Tune in now to get the details. Plus, how was that movie at the TeePee Drive-In? We'll let you know!Get subscribed to the free email to get even more information on the events, plus more we couldn't mention in the show! https://sapulpatimes.com/subscribe

John Paget's new movie, "Route 66: The Main Street of America" is showing at the TeePee Drive-In on Tuesday night in Sapulpa. In this interview, we sat down at the historic Rock Creek Bridge just yards away from the iconic drive-in to talk about what's changed since he did his first Route 66 movie in 1994, and how The Mother Road has morphed from a way to get to the promised land to now being a destination all its own. Learn more about the movie and watch the trailer: https://www.mainstreetofamerica.com/ Buy tickets for the showing at the TeePee Drive-In: https://prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/list.aspx?cp3010=TRUE&epguid=ca9337c3-c9be-4260-a7ba-7bf7c0d9ad7b&mdy=9%2F22%2F2026& Subscribe to get even more from the Timeloop: https://sapulpatimes.com/subscribe

Today we're sitting down with two members of the Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club "Southern Justice" to talk about how they support law enforcement in need of a helping hand, and their upcoming clay shoot fundraiser called Trey's Clays.Learn more about this chapter of the LEMC "Badlands": https://southernjusticemc.comToday's episode was streamed live from Above The Law event center in downtown Sapulpa. https://www.facebook.com/p/Above-the-Law-61574136701161/Subscribe to the Timeloop+ to get even more stories from Sapulpa Times! https://sapulpatimes.com/subscribe

Going to be a great time this weekend as we celebrate the annual Route 66 Blowout Car Show and Festival in the redesigned Dewey Streetscape! The fun will actually start on Thursday with Gasoline Alley Classic's monthly Cruise In, followed by a Kick Off party on Friday and the main event on Saturday! Tune in now to get the details!Kudos to Kent Daniel of Daniel Plant Farm for being mentioned in News On 6's segment about Sapulpa's Supertunias!https://www.newson6.com/something-good/sapulpa-man-works-before-sunrise-to-keep-downtown-petunias-bloomingSubscribe to the free email newsletter to get all this and more in what's happening in Sapulpa each week!https://sapulpatimes.com/subscribe

We're talking with Kim Frie, Sapulpa Public Schools Director of Fine Arts, and the director of the new Sapulpa Performing Arts Center, slated to be completed shortly after the high school is finished in 2027.In our interview with Kim, we talk about what to expect with the new PAC, the level of performing arts that will now be appearing in Sapulpa with the opening of the PAC, and how it gets funded! Plus, learn about a chance to have your own name memorialized in the building with the chandelier fundraiser! Tune in now.

Last week, Sapulpa's Fraternal Order of Police union announced that they were entering into interest arbitration over an ongoing contract dispute with the City of Sapulpa. More than a third of the police department has departed for greener pastures at state agencies or those that can afford to pay a higher wage—or they've left law enforcement altogether. The FOP says the primary reason officers are leaving is due to Sapulpa's inability to stay competitive regarding pay. Let's look at the numbers and what this could mean for the city of Sapulpa as a whole.

This morning we're sitting down to talk to Julie Roth about her long-standing tradition of buying back-to-school shoes for the kids in her daycare, plus how this serial entrepreneur has built several businesses by a simple, "baby steps" philosophy.

Lucy Lawson joins Micah in the Timeloop studio this morning to talk about the new signs and updates in Sapulpa.Welcome to the Timeloop, your morning news show on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for all things happening in Sapulpa, Oklahoma! Tune in to learn what's news, what's going on and hear the best of the dad jokes!

Mike Naifeh joins The Timeloop to share the remarkable path that took his family from Lebanon to Oklahoma—and took him from buying a convenience store at age 20 to becoming one of Sapulpa’s best-known business and community figures. Mike discusses Pop Shop’s dramatic turnaround after he decided to close on Sundays, his unexpected move into the printing business, and the story behind the revival of Wimpy’s Sandwich Shop. He also shares how Sapulpa residents have helped Wimpy’s provide more than 15,000 free meals and hundreds of coats to people in need. It’s a conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, generosity and the power of a community working together.

Doesn't seem possible, but summer is about over, and that means its time to start collecting school supplies! Filling out that list for your kids is a pain in the wallet for a lot of parents, but don't worry, the 5th Annual Back to School Bash is going to be a great resource! We're talking with Dr. Camille Teale about this weekend's bash and the other services Caring Community Friends offers (and there are plenty!) Visit CCF and get Pre-Registered: https://www.caringcommunityfriends.org/ Follow CCF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaringCommunityFriends