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WHAT’S INSIDE

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Upfront

Healthcare: Healthcare Ignited Mike Smith’s Testimony about Ignite Medical Resort

Profile: Dora Smith Patzowski A Passion for Heritage

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Arts & Entertainment: Broadway in Bartlesville! BiB! Season Finishes Strong with 3 Big Shows Now You Know: The Measure of a Man... Looking Back: Light Up Bartlesv!lle

Stars in our Back Yard: Heaven on Earth Durham had His Dream Job with Phillips 66ers

From the Heart: Be the Good Samaritan Don’t Miss Your Chance to Ease Burdens

On the Osage: New. York. City? Hyacinth and Little Ree Go on an Adventure

Best of the Pets: Meet the Contestants

Local Stars: CVHS Hall of Famers

Feature Sponsor Story: It’s a Dog’s Life BPD K-9 Borg Enters Retirement

A Good Word: Tamales Anyone? Call to the Good Instead of Shouting at the Bad

Kids’ Calendar

Chick-fil-A Events Calendar

A Fresh Perspective: Catching the Last Train Nothing Beats the Views from a Ride on a Train

Tribute: Jerry Wasemiller Bartlesville Resident Was Known for His Generosity

Funny You Should Ask: “Planet 50” // Year 2022

The Arts: An Artful Day in the Ville BAA to Showcase Talents of Local Artists

Hall of Fame: Bartlesville Community Foundation

Education: Hall of Famers BPSF Inducts Three Former Bartlesville Educators

Let Freedom Ring: Apollo 13 The Moon Landing that Wasn’t

Out & About: Photos from Around Town

Event Feature: OKM Music Festival Stay “Forever Young” With OKM’s Annual Festival APRIL 2022

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upfront Hello friends and welcome to April! This is the month of change, where everything starts to bloom and blossom. Yes, even all of the allergies that most of us suffer from in Oklahoma are starting to kick our butts. Every April we have our “Best of Pets'' issue, which has become very popular with our readers and our 25,000 Facebook followers. This year's contest, I believe, was the best so for. This year we had many dogs, cats came hard and heavy, a hamster, and even a baby calf called Miracle. Miracle was literally brought back from death by her owners and finished second in the People's choice and our judges' choice.

madness in our lives, we come together each month to give you the best city magazine in the state. bmonthly!

Christy and I want to congratulate Axel as our 2022 People's Choice winner. We had over 4500 votes submitted in the contest, and he was the favorite. We decided three years ago not to be the judges for the Baby New Year contest or the Best of Pets because we always know someone who has submitted their baby or their pet. We select nine judges and give them the top 10 vote getters to select the prestigious cover. This year's cover winner was Dexter, a Weimaraner whose proud owners are Jayce and Jennifer Hollister and their daughter, Jacalyn. Congratulations Dexter! When we went out to Christy’s family's ranch and the wind was blowing 30mph. Dexter got out of the truck, saw all this land, and ran and ran and even ran some more for two hours. Our photographer, Chance Franks, who always takes the cover photo for the pet issue, took 560 photos. Of those pictures, we had six that were cover worthy. Just six photos out of two hours of trying to get that one shot, and I believe we hit it!

Our very dear friend Kelly Bland every month writes “On the Osage,” which helps tell the story of the past and present of this Nation, who our great city has had ties with since the 1870s. The Osage Nation moved to Silverlake near Bartlesville from Kansas. Once the 96th Meridian was resurveyed, the Nation purchased the land to what would become Osage County, and they made Pawhuska their home. Kelly has been the Director of Visit the Osage for five years now, and over the last year she has also taken the role of President of the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce. What she has done for tourism and businesses in Pawhuska and throughout Osage County is incredible. The love she has for the largest county in Oklahoma is undeniable. Unfortunately, Kelly has announced her resignation as Director of Visit the Osage and Chamber President. I am not going to call out names, but there were many who literally threw this woman under the bus and then backed over her again. In my opinion, those who did this really have no backbone or any integrity at all. They should be ashamed of themselves for their behavior. What a loss for Osage County, Pawhuska, and all the small communities that dot this beautiful county. We know God has big plans for you, Kelly. Your light will continue to shine, and we fully support you through this storm that has been unfairly and unjustly thrown on you! We love Osage County, her people, the culture, heritage, and history. Sadly, April will be the last story written about “On the Osage'.'

Every month I write what you're reading now, “Upfront.” Most of you know I am very transparent and not afraid to speak the truth and what goes on in our crazy lives. This is where I share how the issue was put together and our personal lives, which I believe is so important. I want our readers to know who we are but also know we are just like you … we struggle, we argue, we have our ups and we have our downs. We take on probably more than we should, but we just always want to give back to this community, which has been so good to us. Through all the

As I end this Upfront, I want to say Happy Birthday to my best friend and the love of my life, who turns 53 on April 8th. She shares this day with my mom, who is in heaven, and would be 75 on that day. Happy birthday mom, we miss you. I had forgotten to mention that March and April are huge months for Christy and I because I celebrate 15 years of being clean of my horrific cocaine addiction that almost killed me. God's grace, mercy, prayer, and Christy’s belief in me are the reasons why you read these words today. God bless and we will see you down the road! Keith

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ABOUT THE COVER Meet Dexter, the Judges’ Choice winner of our 2022 Best of the Pets Contest! Creative Concept by Keith and Christy McPhail Design by Copper Cup Images

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Introducing the NEW Ignite Medical Resort Adams PARC! Northeast Oklahoma’s ONLY Medical Resort. Get your spark back after a planned surgery or bout of illness. Ignite’s dedicated team of in-house therapists will customize a rehabilitation plan to get you back on your feet and back to the things you love.

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Healthcare Ignited Mike Smith’s Testimony about Ignite Medical Resort by Lori Just After being in the hospital for 28 days due to going septic with two infected artificial knees causing two spine surgeries, Mike Smith arrived at Ignite Medical Resort Adams PARC with little mobility. He was paralyzed from his arms down when he settled into this room on November 3, 2021. Immediately, he was surrounded by his team of nurses, aides, and a physical therapy team that would stand behind him daily through his 120-day journey back to health. “Mike was so positive and just kept telling us he wanted to work hard and get back to normal,” said Michelle Greene, physical therapist. “He was willing to try anything I said to get better.” Starting in increments from sitting up in bed, he progressed to standing in a frame with support of a machine, and eventually to standing in parallel bars with 3-4 people to help support him. He continued to advance over the days from walking in the bars to walking with a walker.

Many of the staff at Ignite Medical Resort were drawn to Mike’s positivity and willpower to put forth the effort to physically exercise and rehab.

“I’ve been a physical therapist for 25 years and this is one of the most rewarding patients I’ve ever worked with,” said Greene. “Seeing his faith and determination made working with him a joy. Helping people get better and be able to resume their normal life activities is our goal every day.”

“Mike was verbal from the start regarding his faith and determination to get better,” said Jenni Brewer, physical therapist assistant. “It was a mental and physical battle. Mike was one of those patients, that gave you a reason to come to work. Watching him walk out of our facility was a tear-jerking experience that I will never forget!”

Mike had a strong support system between church members, family, and friends. He had visitors encouraging him to continue to work hard every day. There were times when he would get tired his physical therapist would pull up previous videos to show him how far he had come. “It was so exciting to see his progress every week,” said Greene. “His wife was so supportive throughout the process. It was so rewarding seeing them work together towards being able to go home.” On March 2, 2022, Mike walked almost all the way out the door to go home with his nursing and rehab team cheering him on. “It was the worst four months of my life, but also the best four months,” said Mike. “The people at Ignite went above and beyond to take great care of me. Several of them brought life back to my fun spirit with their laughter and child-like giggles down the hall. I made life-long connections.” “When you have went through such trauma, it is hard to grasp what the road ahead will look like, but my husband was determined to walk again,” Sherri added. “This team worked so hard with him, encouraging him and going above and beyond. There were days when it seemed impossible, but with God’s help and this great team he overcame.”

“I was drawn to Mr. Smith and his positive attitude from the start,” said Rylee Reese, certified nurse aide. “We bonded through shared laughter each day. Before he left, he told me that the laughter helped him to recover. As a new CNA, Mr. Smith gave me confidence in my decision to care for others and reminded me that laughter can really be the best medicine.” Mike continues with physical and aquatic therapy as part of his rehab, but his medical team is pleased with his progress. He looks forward to days of golfing and living his once active lifestyle of working, going to church and spending time with family and friends. “It was a long battle, and I had a few bad days and break downs, but with God and my wife, Sherri, on my side and everyone praying for me, it carried me through,” Mike said. “I would have never made it without them.” At Ignite Medical Resorts, residents have access to onsite primary care physicians, therapists, nurse practitioners and physical rehabilitation team partners up to seven days per week. Their specialty programs include treatment and recovery plans in orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, cardiac care, pulmonary rehab, wound care, infection management and renal disease. Take a tour by calling 918-331-0550.

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PROFILE

Dora Smith Patzowski A Passion for Heritage by Sarah Leslie Gagan Serving the community you grew up in is a wonderful thing that many people aspire to. Serving while honoring and preserving your ancestral heritage and traditions takes service to a whole other level. Dora Smith Patzkowski, as Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor representing District 12, has effectively combined her love of our community with her passion and respect for her Cherokee heritage and the Cherokee people. Dora was born and raised in Bartlesville, the third daughter born to Harry and Betty Smith. Some of her fondest childhood memories include participating in activities at The Bartlesville Indian Women’s Club, where her mother taught Cherokee language classes. Dora’s mother, Betty, was a full-blood Cherokee and a Cherokee language teacher long before the Cherokee Nation established their language program. Betty Sharpe Smith co-authored the book Beginning Cherokee with Ruth Bradley Holmes in the 1970’s. From an early age. Dora had interaction with all tribes through the Bartlesville Indian Women’s Club. Dora participated in events with her mother, absorbing a broad native culture, and forming warm friendships with elders. She has also been a member, board member, secretary, and chairperson of the Washington County Cherokee Association since 2010. After graduating from Sooner High School, Dora married her husband, Wes, and they started a family. They have now been married more than 40 years and have a son, Joshua, and a daughter, Amy, and 6 grandchildren. As their family was growing up, Wes and Dora taught first grade Sunday School and were active in the children's bus ministry at their church, along with being involved in their children’s sports and activities. In 1996, a work opportunity led the Patzkowski family to Oklahoma City, where they made their home until returning to Bartlesville in 2009. While living in the Oklahoma City area, Dora was a member of the OKC Community Group and a board member of Oklahoma Native American Basket Weavers Association. In 2001, Dora was introduced by her mother to Cherokee National Treasure, Kathryn Kelley, and had the privilege to be tutored in the art of traditional Cherokee double-wall basketry. She personally gathered weaving and dyeing material from natural 8

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sources only and gained the appreciation and patience necessary to master the basket weaving craft. She continues to weave and teach the skill to others today, passing on the cherished Cherokee tradition. Resilience and determination to create a better future runs in Dora’s bloodline. Her maternal grandmother, a widow raising 6 daughters on the family allotment in Stillwell, Oklahoma, without electricity or running water, moved her family to Tulsa in the 1940’s, to seek greater opportunities and education. This courageous move was monumental in changing the course of their lives, and certainly opened doors for Dora’s mother, who was around 15 years old at the time. This determination to improve lives deeply influenced Dora as she began to ponder running for Cherokee Nation Tribal Council. The Cherokee Tribe has made a difference in many lives within the tribe as well as within Oklahoma communities on tribal lands. While the election process was strenuous, Dora handled the stress with grace, winning the election 2019. Currently she also serves as Cherokee Nation Council Secretary in addition to District 12 Councilor. Dora’s parents and grandparents provided her with invaluable insight of the perseverance required to prosper as a family, and understand that different ethnicities can coexist with love, and without prejudice. District 12 of the Cherokee Nation encompasses all of Washington County, southern Nowata County and northern Rogers County, as well as a portion of the city of Skiatook in northern Tulsa County. One thing Dora loves most about the Bartlesville area within District 12 is the land. The

comforting nature of the lay of the land makes it feel like home to Dora, in a way she simply couldn’t experience while living in Oklahoma City. She is proud that her children and grandchildren also call District 12 home. She considers her two children her greatest accomplishment and rests in the comforting knowledge that they both know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. One exciting project that Dora is a part of is the formation of a new organization called Cherokee Cultural Community. This organization will focus on teaching Indian culture and will encompass all tribal nations, bringing their rich history and traditions to others. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Cultural Community events, which hopefully will begin in spring of this year. In addition to Dora’s Cherokee lineage, she is also proud to be a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution. This is another factor about Dora that equips her to bring together both culture and community within the two nations she was born into. Dora’s involvement in the Cherokee and Native Community has been an unceasing and lifelong passion. Above all, she views her purpose as following whatever God moves her for; she is very comfortable following His direction. She uses her talents and gifts to compassionately serve others at every opportunity. Dora is creating a lasting legacy of continuing to pass on Cherokee culture and bring together the culture of all tribal communities. It is an honor to have her within our community, for it is truly her heart to serve God by making our area and Cherokee District 12 the best it can be. We thank you Dora for all you’ve done and continue to do!

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• Pro-Life • Pro-Gun

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Republican for House District 11 JOHN KANE IS A REAL CONSERVATIVE • PRO-LIFE: “I am pro-life. I believe in the sanctity of life.” • PRO-GUN: “I fully support the 2nd amendment, and I will vigorously defend it.” • PRO-BUSINESS: “I will use my 30 years of experience as a business owner to help grow the Oklahoma economy.” • CONSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATIVE: “I believe in liberty and individual rights. I will be a leader in defending these God-given rights and freedoms for all of Oklahoma.”

cell phone (918) 440-7295 JohnKaneForOK.com facebook.com/JohnKaneForOK Authorized and Paid for by Friends of John B Kane 2022 P.O. Box 729, Bartlesville, OK 74005

“Bartlesville is where I was born, raised and where I choose to worship. It is where I raised my family and my seven grandchildren are being raised here, too.”

“Public office is a sacred trust to be administered on behalf of all the people of Oklahoma without fear or favor of special interests or pressure groups.” John Kane

“As citizens in some states live in mandated lockdowns and their leaders are seeking to infringe on their freedom, conservative leadership matters more than ever before.”

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ON THE OSAGE

New. York. City? Hyacinth and Little Ree Go on an Adventure by Kelly Bland I’ve joined Little Ree’s friend, Hyacinth, around the dinner table more than once. The first time was at the Grandview Inn on Kihekah Avenue, in Pawhuska. Tiffany Poe had invited The Tourism Gal to supper along, with Judge and Cyndi Kane. Now, Cyndi is one of those gals who keeps the conversation going with a bit of inquisitive wit and a warm smile. I can’t peg exactly what question it was she asked me at the dinner table that evening, but I responded with as much wit as I could muster, and the twinkle in her eye along with the grin from Judge Kane, told me I had passed the test that evening. Don’t you just love good conversation and humor around the dinner table? The second time we shared a meal was at her home for a ladies’ lunch one afternoon, when she introduced me to some of her friends as we visited, laughed, and solved the world’s problems over one of the best home-cooked lunches I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying. Hyacinth is hospitable. Hyacinth is genuine — and she’s also a darn good cook. If you’re a Good Morning America fan, then you may have caught the latest news from Osage County. Little Ree and Hyacinth were recently in NYC to announce the release of Cyndi “Hyacinth” Kane’s Save-It-Forward Suppers cookbook said to reimagine left-overs instead of rehashing them. Fifteen weekly menus for getting dinner on the table 5 to 6 days a week with as little fuss as possible are included, with themed weeks such as “No Time to Spare,” “Mad Skills,” and “Simple Meats and Veggies.” But of course, this all makes sense if we take a look back over the years. Cyndi Kane and Ree Drummond married into families that had been friends for generations, so it was just a given for them to become close friends as well. Both were homeschooling mothers who in their young-mother days dreamed together of co-authoring a cookbook. In fact, they actually gave it a shot, and Cyndi told me she found their stack of rejection letters recently from publishing companies who turned them down. These letters made the trip to New York with the two friends, just for the fun of it. In the years following their first attempt at publishing a cookbook together, Cyndi found herself “in the trenches,” focused on the task at hand with children and family along with being a radio talk show host, entrepreneur, and more — while Ree began a little side blog … and the rest, they say is history. Don’t you know the publishing companies that first turned them down are regretting their decision now!?! Here we are today, with Hyacinth — the amazingly-witty, astoundingly-frugal, incredibly-talented, plus darn good cook — who has combined all of her God-given qualities with some timetested recipes and published her own cookbook at last! And – guess who is right there beside her helping to promote it … Yes, it’s the Pioneer Woman, Little Ree, herself — because that’s what

friendship looks like in Osage County — the place where a gal can get away from it all … or have it all, and the place where women entrepreneurs can blossom — and do it together with friends. Before we come to an end, if you’re wondering if Hyacinth is Cyndi’s real name — it’s not. The story goes, when Ree started blogging, every time she would type in “Cyndi,” it would spell correct it to “Hyacinth” or “Cyanide.” Ree asked Cyndi which she would rather be called, and she chose “Hyacinth.” Go figure. Now you know #TheRestOfTheStory. 😊 Hey, Hyacinth, thank you for inspiring us to never give up on our dreams and for helping all us gals in the kitchen. Love your cookbook and I’m looking forward to the next time we get to put our feet under the same table! You bring the wit and I’ll bring the grins. ;) Y’all come see us in Osage County where #TheSmilesAreAlwaysFree — and where it’s home to Hyacinth and Little Ree! (Can’t wait to get a copy of Save-It-Forward Suppers by our very own Cyndi Kane? It is available for purchase online through Amazon. 😊) VisitTheOsage.com APRIL 2022 | bmonthly

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FEATURE SPONSOR STORY

It’s a Dog’s Life BPD K-9 Borg Enters Retirement by Jay Hastings K-9 Borg started with the Bartlesville Police Department in May of 2018. Borg’s handler in the department was Officer Andrew Ward. Ward was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant, assigned to the detective division. The timing of his promotion was also right to retire Borg. Sgt. Ward explains every dog is different, but the ultimate goal is to retire K-9s while they still have time to enjoy life as a family pet. According to the National Police Dog Foundation, police K-9s usually serve from six to nine years; Borg has served four years. Both he and Sgt. Ward’s family are looking forward to his retirement. Each K-9 goes through special training to be considered for the job. There are also different certifications available through both state and national programs. Borg’s main job with the BPD was in narcotics detection, but he was also certified in tracking, criminal apprehension, and article searches. The BPD generally averages about six K-9s on staff, and eventually Borg will be replaced with another dog and handler. There is a process when a K-9 is to be retired, requiring the city council to deem the dog “surplus” city property, which allows the handler to take full possession of the dog as a family pet. During the city council vote in February of this year, council member Jim Curd requested the measure to say “retired” rather than “surplus” when it came to K-9 Borg. In January 2020, there was a scare when K-9 Borg, a full blood German Shepard, had to undergo emergency gastropexy surgery. Beyond his law enforcement family, the public took interest, communicating well-wishes for Borg and providing generous donations to help cover the cost of surgery. Thankfully, Borg made a full recovery and was able to return to service. Reflecting on K-9 Borg’s career, Sgt. Ward explained Borg always became excited when he knew they were getting ready for work each morning. Sgt. Ward says Borg still gets that look in

his eye when he notices his human partner preparing to leave for work. Sgt. Ward recalled a couple of pursuits they were involved in and how hard Borg worked to help apprehend the identified suspects. Borg was also involved in several successful narcotic detections during his career with the BPD. Even now, Sgt. Ward said when he takes Borg for car rides, he is constantly looking out the window, ready to go to work at a moment’s notice. Fellow police officers and civilian coworkers miss seeing Borg at work these days. Handlers take their K-9 partners with them just about everywhere they go during the work day, so it was not uncommon to see him in the halls of the police station. Most of Borg’s time is now spent with the Ward family. Sgt. Ward said Borg seems to be adapting to this slower-paced season of life. K-9 Borg was a great asset to the team and is missed by all. His successor has some big paws to fill. APRIL 2022 | bmonthly

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APRIL CALENDAR SPONSORED BY Bruin Baseball vs Ponca Cityv

5PM; Doenges Stadium

OKWU Baseball vs Tabor 3PM; OKWU Baseball Field

JV Bruin Baseball vs Booker T. Washington

Bruin Boys Soccer vs Booker T. Washington

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Bruin Baseball vs Ponca City

Easter Egg Hunt

Bruin Baseball vs Stillwater

5PM; Doenges Stadium

Bruin Baseball vs Broken Arrow Noon; Doenges Stadium

4PM & 7PM; OKWU Softball Field

OKWU Baseball vs Tabor Noon & 4PM; OKWU Baseball Field

BHS Choir Concert Bartlesville High School Fine Arts Center Come see the BHS Choir perform before they comete at the OSSAA 6A State Choir Contest

Time to Sing 2PM; BCC Presented by Bartlesville Choral Socity. Everything around us seems to be in a season of the unexpected, and our spring concert follows that theme. Join us for an exciting spring concert with a very special surprise conductor and program.

OKWU Softball vs Ottawa

12:30PM; East Cross United Methodist Church Registration will start in the back parking lot under the tent at 12:15PM.

6PM; Doenges Stadium

Bruin Softball vs Memorial 4:30PM; Bruin Softball Field

OKWU Softball vs Saint Mary

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1PM & 4PM; OKWU Softball Fields

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JV Bruin Girls Soccer vs Tahlequah 4:30PM; Custer Stadium

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OKWU Baseball vs York

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Bruin Baseball vs Coweta Noon; Doenges Stadium

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6PM; Doenges Stadium

Bruin Boys Soccer vs Muskogee 8PM; Custer Stadium

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APRIL EVENTS CALENDAR

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Fri, Apr 1

Sun, Apr 3 2 PM

Time to Sing presented by Bartlesville Choral Society Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd.

12 PM

Bartlesville Artisan Market Washington Park Mall 2350 SE Washington Blvd., Ste. 218

Everything around us seems to be in a season of the unexpected, and the BCS spring concert follows that theme. Join BCS for an exciting spring concert with a very special surprise conductor and program. BCS can’t wait to share this with you. It is most definitely time to sing!

Mon, Apr 4

6 PM

5 PM

Pound w/Tarah

ELL Conversation Class

Tower Center at Unity Square 300 SE Adams Blvd.

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave.

Pound uses lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising. It is designed for all fitness levels. This class is free and open to the public. Bring water, mat, and drumsticks (if you have some). A limited number of drumsticks will be available at the class. The class is held every Monday at 6 p.m.

These classes are held every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and every Thursday at 10 a.m. These classes are FREE and open to the public. Please contact the Bartlesville Literacy Services office at 918-338-4179 for more information.

Tue, Apr 5 10:30 AM

Zumba w/Bee

The artisan market is an indoor market with fresh baked goods, coffee, home decor, clothing, soaps, live succulents, Unique homemade products, local art and more! Shop locally! The market is open from 12-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. Zumba w/ Bee is held every Tuesday at 10:30 am in Meeting Room A at the Bartlesville Public Library. This class is free and open to the public.

5:30 PM

Sat, Apr 2

Yoga w/Glenda

9 AM

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave.

2 Hip Chicks Road Show

This class is free and open to the public. Please bring your own water bottle and yoga mat. For your safety, be sure to put 6 feet between you and other participants.

Washington County Fairgrounds 1109 N Delaware St., Dewey 8 PM

5:30 PM

History and Haunts at the Dewey Hotel Museum

Free Spanish Classes

6 PM

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave.

Johnstone Irregulars Free Book Club

Dewey Hotel Museum 801 N Delaware St., Dewey Spend an evening at the Dewey Hotel. They will go over some of the hotel’s unique histories and take a lantern guided small group tour. You will go into some of the rooms, usually blocked off access to guests. Each journey will be unique, as you can never predict what our fellow specters will do during the tour, or what you might hear or see. Tours are held every Saturday.

Free Spanish Class every Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room B on the first floor of the Bartlesville Public Library. This class is free and open to the public. Please contact the Bartlesville Literacy Services office at 918-338-4179 if you have any questions.

12 PM

In the Kitchen w/ Susan Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. This free program consists of eight healthy cooking classes. Susan is a local restauranteur with many years of cooking experience. Susan loves to share with us how she has made healthy cooking easy in her own home and brings her best ideas and practices to make us all better chefs.

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. The book club meets in the Literary Services Office on the 2nd floor of the library on the first Tuesday of every month.

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Fri, Apr 8

Sun, Apr 17

8 PM

Girls Night Out Osage Casino – Bartlesville 222 Allen Rd.

Tue, Apr 12 TIMES VARY

3 PM

Free Citizenship Class

OK Cooking School

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. Citizenship classes are held on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 11 a.m. on the second floor of the Bartlesville Public Library in the Literacy Services office.

Wed, Apr 6

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Ave.

10 AM

Journey Through Health Series Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. This series is FREE and open to the public. It is presented by Stacey Dawson, with the OSU Extension Office.

12 PM

Lenten Musical Moments First Presbyterian Church 505 S Dewey Ave. Presbyterian Women will provide brown bag lunches for $5. The series concludes April 13. 1 PM

Tai Chi w/ Bee Tower Center at Unity Square 300 SE Adams Blvd.

5:15 PM

Best You Workout Challenge w/ Ashley Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. This class will be held each Thursday of the month in Meeting Room A. Please bring a mat and water bottle and join us as we work out and discuss strategies for success!

The show will highlight Chef Jamie Dunn and special guests from the surrounding area as they demonstrate recipes live. There will be booth browsing for shopping. Each attendee will also receive a goodie bag full of items from sponsors. We will choose one recipe from those submitted to be featured at the show and win a Branson prize package. Reserved seating tickets may be purchased at The Bartlesville Community Center or their website. You may purchase VIP Experience tickets at the Radio Station or call 918-336-1001. 6 PM

Knit and Crochet Night Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. The free event is held in Meeting Room C on the second Tuesday of each month.

Class is held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Tai Chi will help improve your balance and wellness.

Thu, Apr 21 10 AM & 6 PM

Steel Grace, Ladies Only Shooting Group Guns of Glory 427 S Osage Ave., Dewey We are so excited to announce that our ladies only Shooting Group, Steel Grace has officially kicked off! We have opportunities for all skills levels! No experience is required to attend, so come and check us out! Each month on the 3rd Thursday, ladies have two choices to attend, either 10AM-Noon or 6PM-8PM. A variety of training opportunities will be available for both beginners and advanced! Steel Grace meetings/shoots will consist of one hour of class time and one hour of range time. To reserve your space you MUST send an email to kara@gogok2a.com with “STEEL GRACE” in the subject line.

Sat, Apr 16

6:45 PM

ELL Conversation Class Casa Hispana 822 S Johnstone Ave. These classes are held every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. These classes are FREE and open to the public. 7 PM

Xtreme Hip Hop w/ Tarah Tower Center at Unity Square 300 SE Adams Blvd. Class is held outside on the stage every Wednesday at 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. This class is a step up from the traditional cardio step class. Please bring a full-size 43” wide step. 8 PM

Candle-Making Class: Containers The Crafty Candle Shoppe Wax Factory 203 S Osage Ave. In this Container class, participants can choose from 3 candle options - you will learn how the process works. This class is perfect for all experience levels, although younger children will need adult assistance.

6 PM

Beginners Line Dancing Richard Kane YMCA 101 N Osage Ave. Learn line dancing skills and an eclectic mix of line dances. The class is part of a 6class series and will also be held on March 10 & 17, from 6-7 p.m.

12 PM

Homestead Cooking & Natural Living w/ Tzeitel

6 PM

3:30 PM

Zumba w/Tarah

Elusive

Tower Center at Unity Square 300 SE Adams Blvd.

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd.

This class is free and open to the public. Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Please bring your own water bottle. For your safety, be sure to put 6 feet between you and other participants.

A delusional documentary filmmaker follows a hapless Bigfoot tracker through the Oklahoma backwoods, encountering quirky locals - with their own agendas along the way. This comedy includes a Q&A after screening.

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. Homestead Cooking and Natural Living w/ Tzeitel is a “do-it-yourself” journey back in time, reconnecting gardening, food preparation, and natural living off the land. The program, held in Meeting Room A, is free and open to the public. It is also available on the library’s Facebook page.

Fri, Apr 15 Good Friday City Services will be closed. Today’s trash pick-up routes will run on Wednesday, April 13.

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Fri, Apr 22

TBA

Pawhuska Chamber Annual Gala and Auction

Green Country APBTC Weight Pull Washington County Fairgrounds 205 E Bulldogger Rd., Dewey The Green Country American Pit Bull Terrier Club will host one weight pull Friday night, two conformation shows and one weight pull on Saturday, and one conformation show and one weight pull on Sunday.

Sat, Apr 23

Thu, Apr 28

Sat, Apr 30 8 AM

Light it Up Blue, Bartlesville

Osage County Fairgrounds 320 Skyline Dr., Pawhuska

Paths to Independence 4620 E Frank Phillips Blvd.

The Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce’s invitational signature annual fund-raiser. Here is an opportunity to step out on the town and enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, as well as having an exclusive opportunity to purchase donated items. Opportunities for sponsorship are available. Pre-purchased tickets are required. Contact Reba, Administrative Assistant, at the chamber office for more detail on sponsorship opportunities or for ticket information.

10 AM

Mon, Apr 25

NRA Range & Chief Range Safety Officer Training Course

PTI’s 5K and Fun Run to encourage autism awareness and acceptance. Funds support PTI’s summer programs. 10 AM

Intro to Pistol plus Oklahoma Handgun License courses Guns of Glory 427 S Osage Ave., Dewey

Guns of Glory 427 S Osage Ave., Dewey Become an NRA Certified RSO or if you already are a Range Safety Officer, you can take Chief Range Safety Officer! You must register on the NRA website for Chief Range Safety Officer or Range Safety Officer (search for zip code 74029). http://www.nrainstructors.org.

7 PM

The Duttons Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd. The Duttons are international touring and recording artists who perform bluegrass to classical music and everything in between. Their show features a variety of instruments, including violin, guitar, bass, viola, banjo, mandolin, keyboard, harmonica, and drums, among others. The Duttons have garnered awards and recognition in national fiddling contests, classical violin competitions, and as studio musicians.

Fri, Apr 29

In a no pressure, easygoing, fun & friendly environment, you can take the required course to get your SDA Permit/Oklahoma Handgun License (open/conceal) PLUS learn the basics to shooting fundamentals, ammunition and cleaning your firearm! This is just the beginning and Sweet Shot Firearms Training and Guns of Glory is honored to take that first step with you! This course meets all training requirements in accordance with Title 21 Section 1290.1 et seg known as the “Oklahoma Self Defense Act.” All instructors are required to use the Oklahoma approved curriculum. The course is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

10 AM

7:30 PM

Miss Myra & The Moonshiners Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd. Presented by the Bartlesville Community Concert Association, Miss Myra & The Moonshiners are a formidable 5-piece swing band bringing a fresh female-driven perspective to traditional New Orleans and hot club jazz. Featured at international and domestic Jazz Festivals

7:30 PM

NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course

A Night at the Oscars

Guns of Glory 427 S Osage Ave., Dewey

Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd.

This 16-hour course teaches the knowledge, skills and attitude essential to organizing, promoting and teaching NRA’s Basic Pistol Shooting course. In order to become a NRA Basic Pistol Instructor you must take three courses. These three courses include: NRA Instructor Pistol Shooting Course, Basic Instructor Training and the requited “Student Portion” or Instructor-LED. All of these will be offered across a two-day block.

The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra invites you to walk the red carpet and thrill to a night of great music from the movies! Enjoy songs by some of your favorite films (and video games!) by James Horner, Patrick Doyle, and of course, John Williams! Bring the whole family out for a Hollywood experience right here in Bartlesville.

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Jerry Wasemiller Bartlesville Resident Was Known for His Generosity by Maria Gus Jerry Wasemiller wasn’t the traditional sort of guy. It was fitting then, when he realized he didn’t have much time left on this earthly plane, that he prepared some non-traditional ways to say goodbye. He and his friends raised a glass at The Solo Club a couple of weeks before he passed, and Jerry’s funeral was full of more laughter than tears. Last year, the Wasemiller family had already said goodbye to their matriarch, Cindy. “Honey,” as she was affectionately referred to by her grandchildren, had left a legacy of kindness, happy memories, and love. For Jerry, the legacy was one of quiet generosity, friendship to all, and a little (maybe a lot) of mischief. In spite of all of the ups and downs of the past few years with Cindy’s illness and then Jerry’s, the family focused on the good times, the laughter, and knowing that their parents had both given so much back to the community they loved. For Jerry, giving back to Bartlesville started with his children. Wasemiller opened his insurance agency in 1972, the same year he married Cindy. Soon after, the young Wasemiller boys were in school, making friends, and beginning youth sports. Whether it was little league or youth basketball at the YMCA, Wasemiller was there to support the team, usually behind the scenes. “The first time I remember meeting Jerry was coaching Craig and Tommy on a little league team,” recalled Tom DeSalme, longtime friend of the Wasemiller family. “I think that’s when I got closest to him; we’d go to our sons’ games, or go on trips together. Behind the scenes, Jerry helped out a great deal.” DeSalme said that Wasemiller wasn’t always known for his generosity, but that seemed to be the way he liked it. “He was very generous, he would go out of his way to help somebody in need. Not for recognition. That’s the best way I’d sum him up.” DeSalme went on to talk about Wasemiller and their friendship, explaining that Jerry was really a character. Wasemiller certainly had a reputation for someone who enjoyed life, but DeSalme said he also knew him in a much different way. “He was a really good man,” added DeSalme. If goodness can be seen in the eyes, then Jerry Wasemiller was one of the best. His eyes told the tale. The tales were sometimes tall and his path wasn’t always straight, but Jerry Wasemiller was someone that made people smile. His love for his family and his friends was evident in a life full of golf course shenanigans, a drink or card game with his pards, or celebrating life’s moments with his family. Family is how Mike and Robbie Vaclaw came to know the Wasemillers. Robbie met Cindy at the University of Oklahoma, but it wasn’t until they raised their families together in Bartlesville

that they became dear friends. The two families spent a lot of time together when their children were small, including volunteering at school, going to sporting events, and even vacationing together. The Vaclaws said having children close in age brought them together and grew their friendship. “The Wasemiller men are Jerry’s true legacy,” said Mike Vaclaw. “Jerry and Cindy raised a beautiful family who continue to give back to the community. That speaks so much to who they were.” The Wasemiller family learned a lot from their parents and continue to carry the best of them both as they go forward. Their mom lived to serve other people. Recently, they saw a note attached to an angel ornament written to Cindy from Karen Boyd that described her as an “angel” to so many. “She was a servant,” added Kevin. “To love well was to serve well.” Cindy’s sons also gravitate to serving others, just like Mom. Speaking of their dad, the Wasemillers said he didn’t take himself too seriously and was quick with a joke. “He made light of things he did and anything someone else did that merited a laugh,” said Kevin. “In other words, he taught us to have a sense of humor.” The Wasemillers saw that their dad loved to take care of people. “If there was a need he could help with, he was going to be the first to bridge that gap for somebody.” Give generously, seek no recognition, love your family and friends. A legacy worth noting. APRIL 2022 | bmonthly

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THE ARTS

An Art-Full Day in the Ville Art Association to Showcase Talents of Local Artists by Lori Roll Bartlesville Art Association will host its first annual “Art-Full Day in the Ville,” an art, home studio, and Art Center tour on April 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The brainchild of Bartlesville Art Association (BAA) board member Steve Russell, this event will showcase the talents of local artists in their homes and at the BAA Art Center in the Price Tower Annex. Flyers at the BAA Art Center and on their website will identify the artists opening their home studios to art patrons, and artists who will be at the BAA Art Center. Artists Maurice Casad, Livi Diaz, Brian Doerksen, Cris Sundquist, and Valerie Unruh will be offering demonstrations and works for sale at the BAA Art Center throughout the day. Steven Graham will demonstrate the art of the boomerang at Sooner Park. Artists Cheryl Bryan, Fred Cook, Jarrett Cowden, Brad Glock, Amy Jenkins, Carolyn Mock, Janet Odden, and Steve Russell will offer demonstrations and works for sale in their home studios. Refreshments will be available. Russell got the idea for the Bartlesville home art studio tour based on the artistic ambiance of Salida, Colorado. “Our family has been traveling to Salida for 30 years to ski. In 2012, we explored Salida with the kids during summer vacation. While exploring local galleries, our son, Jonathan, fell in love with the work of Carl Bork, and we decided to buy a piece of his art instead of the usual trip mementos to commemorate our vacation. That started our passion for collecting art and my interest in becoming a painter. I took one of Carl’s painting classes in 2018 and I’ve been painting ever since.” Russell believes Bartlesville is ripe for an annual event showcasing local artists in their home studios and at the BAA Art Center. When he mentioned the idea to the BAA board, they promptly agreed. “This is an opportunity for regional art patrons to see the incredible talent here in Bartlesville,” he said. Russell and his wife, Jana, are realtors for McGraw Realtors and avid patrons of art. They are sponsors of the “Art-Full Day in the Ville.” Russell sells his work on Facebook and local shows and has been known on occasion to gift his pieces as real estate closing gifts. He anticipates the event will grow to include more artists, additional venues, and even eating establishments — becoming an anticipated annual art event in the region.

The Bartlesville Art Association began in the early 1950s by a group of artists who outgrew the studio space they shared with painter Herb Sheller. They noticed a shelter in the Johnstone Park that had become a waystation for the homeless. After getting permission from the city to repair the building, they moved into the new art center and began holding classes, workshops, and other events — including the Annual Art Show and Sale, one of the longest-running civic events in Bartlesville. The all-volunteer organization stayed in the art center until April 2017, when local architect Scott Ambler invited BAA to move into the annex of the Price Tower Arts Center. During COVID restrictions, BAA made many improvements to the Art Center. The Center is now welcoming returning artists and scheduling classes and events. The BAA has now grown to nearly 200 members. BAA teachers offer weekly and monthly classes, plus guest artist teachers for adults in sculpture, painting, pastels, jewelry making, pottery, drawing, collage, calligraphy, colored pencil, and wood turning. BAA members can choose one free Art 101 class each year. Young student offerings include summer art camp and classes such as printmaking, painting clay and sculpture, drawing, and arts and crafts. Memberships range from $30 to $75 annually for individual or family memberships. For more information about BAA, classes, and workshops, or the Art-Full Day in the Ville, contact BAA at www.bartlesvilleartassociation.org. APRIL 2022 | bmonthly

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Hall of Famers BPSF Inducts Three Former Bartlesville Educators by Delaney Williams Each spring, the Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation holds a ceremony to recognize outstanding former public school educators from our district. As the world begins to return to some semblance of normalcy after a global pandemic, it seems fitting for our community to take a moment of pause and honor those who work in our schools, and the hard work they have put in over the past few years, going above and beyond the call of duty to support children and young adults through this unprecedented time. The event is held to honor former educators who have gone the extra mile for their students. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees included Ginny Spencer Drummond, Bill Beierschmitt, and Jeannette Asksins, and their collective 125 years of service. The event was held on Thursday, March 31st at the Bartlesville Community Center. The Foundation mixed things up this year, announcing they were moving the event from before school to after school and offering “a creative, delicious, and filling, ‘after school snack’ in lieu of breakfast.” Regardless of the details, this is an event the BPS Foundation looks forward to every year. “This will be the 12th year the Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation has hosted the event honoring the former BPS teachers,” said Blair Ellis, BPS Foundation Executive Director. “It’s an opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate three amazing inductees for their passion and dedication to Bartlesville students. It also serves as a crucial fundraiser to support the Foundation’s grants to teachers. It’s always an inspiring program.”

The annual educator Hall of Fame event is part of the bigger picture of what the BPS Foundation has been doing since it was founded in 1985. The organization is a privately funded, nonprofit with a simple but important goal: advance quality education for all students in Bartlesville Public Schools. The funds raised from this and other projects like the wildly-successful Goodnight, Bartlesville book go directly to helping make BPS a better place for students and educators. For the 2020-2021 school year, the organization is proud that it was able to impact every single student and teacher in the district by awarding over $200,000 in classroom and professional development grants and grants to support STEM and Agriculture Education, providing much needed personal protective equipment to school employees and students. The BPS Foundation also proudly supports “Bruins on the Run,” an after-school running and mentoring program for fifth grade students in the district. The Foundation provides running shoes, t-shirts, and race registration fees to all students participating, so that no child is blocked from the program due to their socioeconomic status. If you know of a former BPS employee you feel deserves to be honored in a future hall of fame ceremony, you can visit the Foundation’s website, www.bpsfoundation.org/educator-hall-of-fame to fill out a digital nomination form. If you would like more information on how you can help the Bartlesville Public School Foundation you can contact them at 918-336-8600 ext. 3523 or at bpsfoundation@bps-ok.org.

The event also brings community leaders together to learn about the amazing things that are happening in Bartlesville Public Schools.

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Waitress Monday, May 9, 2022

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Scooby Doo Friday, June 3, 2022

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Blue Man Group Wednesday, June 22, 2022

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Broadway in Bartlesville! BiB! Season Finishes Strong with Three Big Shows As the Broadway in Bartlesville! 2021-2022 season hits its midway point, Val Callaghan, managing director of the Bartlesville Community Center, wants to remind area residents of the three terrific upcoming performances. “We have a wonderful performance of the Broadway musical Waitress next month, and will finish the season with two more big productions in June; Scooby Doo and the Lost City of Gold and smash hit phenomenon Blue Man Group,” said Callaghan. “We are excited about these three shows, and encourage people to get their tickets before we are sold out.”

(The Lady In Gold) threaten to scare attendees away from the annual music festival and Incan sun god celebration. Scooby Doo and the Lost City of Gold is a treat the entire family is sure to love!

Tickets for all three performances are available by phone at 918-337-2787 and in person at the Community Center box office from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For 24/7 ticket sales, visit bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com.

On Wednesday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. the national tour of Blue Man Group visits Bartlesville for one night only. This show was a special bonus add-on performance to the Broadway in Bartlesville! season.

Waitress hits the Community Center stage on Monday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. In this hit Broadway musical you will meet Jenna, an expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county - and a satisfying encounter with someone new - show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness.

More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group — and now it’s your turn! Blue Man Group premiers in Bartlesville for a limited engagement on their new North American tour. It’s everything you know and love about Blue Man Group — signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity, and quirky comedy. The men are still blue, but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Man Group in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.

Scooby Doo was added to the lineup late in the season, to replace Madagascar the Musical, and is scheduled for Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. In this extravaganza of family fun, fans of music, discovery, and gh-gh-ghosts! won’t need a passport to travel with ScoobyDoo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Velma to Alta Luz, a fictitious South American town where ghostly sightings of La Dama de Oro

Special thanks goes to The National Endowment for the Arts, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the following local sponsors who have made the Broadway in Bartlesville! 2021-2022 series possible: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Adams • American Heritage Bank • Arvest Wealth Management • Bartlesville Convention and Visitors Bureau • ConocoPhillips • Copper Cup Images • Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crawford • Diversified Systems Resources • Examiner-Enterprise • Green Country Village • Keleher Outdoor Advertising • KGGFAM KGGF-FM KUSN KQQR • KRIG KYFM KWON KPGM • Nowata Road Liquor • Phillips 66 • Price Tower Arts Center • Robinett/King • Dr. and Mrs. Richard Rutledge • Dr. and Mrs. William D. Smith • Sparklight • Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory • Truity Credit Union • United Linen

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Platinum Wedding Package Thursday: The staff at The Room at The Top set up your

trance and announcement as a couple on the 3rd ﬂoor,

wedding on our second floor and your reception on our third floor and give the pillows a fluff in The Bridal Suite. Up to 300 gold Chivari Chairs are available and up to 250 in mahogany, all of your chairs, tables and basic linens, black or ivory, are included in your package.

greeting your waiting guests. 8:00 am to midnight under the happy gaze of friends and family.

Friday: You decorate, possibly with props from our props room, bring in your own items, rehearse, relax, and have rehearsal dinner with friends. 8:00 am to midnight. Saturday: Your vendors arrive and further decoration takes place; ﬂowers are put out, food beautifully laid, and you are getting makeup and hair in our Bridal Suite, then your wedding on our second ﬂoor, your guests go up to three, while your photographer takes your group and individual photos, before you proceed to your formal en-

Saturday or Friday night over night in our Bridal suite included, an extra night is $250.00. Sunday: Pick up your own decor and minor cleaning, no big messes left, and you are leisurely out of the space, 8:00 am to noon. Some prefer to do this Saturday evening. Let us know. Total Price: $5,000.00 Additional guest rooms available on-site through your AirBnB App destination Bartlesville, The Jewel Box Hotel Apartments 1-4. Approximately $140.00 per night. Additional party space available for showers, Bridesmaids luncheons, Anniversaries and other celebrations.

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The Measure of a Man...

...Is His Golf Game by Debbie Neece, Bartlesville Area History Museum

During the turn of the cenThe “home of golf” is attributed to the St. Andrews Links in billiard room, lobby, dance hall, tury, vaudeville and motion dining room, kitchen and Scotland, with roots in the early 15th century. Before the crepictures were entertainment pantry, gentlemen’s dressing ation of dictionaries, people wrote phonetically. Goff, gowf, delights in Washington County room and locker rooms on the golf, goif, goiff, gof, gowfe, gouff and golve have all been but social happenings were first floor. What began as a found in Scottish documents. about to take a shift. In 1908, men’s only club for excitement was brewing as the Bartlesville Interurban neared Bartlesville’s movers and shakers, was invaded by fair maidens completion and Bartlesville businessmen were in hot pursuit of a as the second floor was the “ladies only” area with locker rooms location near the railway to establish the Bartlesville Country and a dressing/lounge area. Club (BCC). Plans to extend the Bartlesville Interurban to the BCC failed, Gathering the funding to purchase the property and build the so a relay of cars met rail-riding members at the end of Third facilities seemed to be a little challenging. Charter members Street, where the track turned south towards the Smelters, offerinvested in $100 stocks to build the initial ing free transportation to the Club. revenue and by December, the Club The BCC was a place for men to became incorporated. However, the share their oil stories and catch-up on search for the “right” property took a litworldly news. But, there was a measure tle time and ingenuity. Several locations of business competition that spilled onto were in the “hat” but by early April 1911, the golf course. In 1913, oil baron, H.V. the clear winner was the 20-acre Paul Foster upped the bragging rights when Mason tract, about a mile west of the he placed the “Foster Silver Cup” into Washington/Osage County line, along eighteen holes of play. With each annual present West Highway 60. fall tournament from 1913-1924, the winWork began immediately and by June ner held the prestigious treasure until he 1911, George Fernie had completed the 9defended his title the following year. A hole golf course. George was no stranger loss meant forfeiting the trophy, winning to the game as his father was Willie Ferthree successive years brought permanie, the 1883 Open Golf Champion. nent possession. George apprenticed with his father and, Financial difficulties prompted in 1891, he was the architect for the HunHenry Doherty’s Empire/Cities Service stanton Golf Course in England. and Interurban companies to assume The Walton Everman designed BCC the property as the Oakhill Country clubhouse was wrapped with a sixteenClub, incorporating April 25, 1916, and foot veranda and equipped with a the Interurban put a passenger bus in Bobby Plank, Hillcrest’s youngest golfer. 48

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NOW YOU KNOW place to carry members from the Smelter turn to the Club. In addition, a swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamond were added. In 1924, some Oak Hill members rallied support to create an 18-hole course in Washington County and country property was selected south of Bartlesville for such a venture. Membership stocks were sold at $250 and the Hillcrest Country Club was incorporated. Architect Edward Delk was hired to design the “Spanish-Mission style” clubhouse, Architect Perry Maxwell designed the golf course, and construction began in 1925. New Year’s Eve, 1927, a gala celebration marked the grand opening and the following spring, golf was in full “swing.” In addition a swimming pool, tennis courts and horse stables were later added. In the meantime, Oak Hill closed October 1, 1926 as membership moved to the Hillcrest Country Club. R.W. Buzan and Lettie Enterprise “Column One” announcement resulted in an army of Overlees reopened the Oak Hill Country Club April 1929; then, volunteers seeking the project’s funding. A Sooner Park acreage Hank Carson operated the Club as the Osage Hills Golf Club donation from Mr. and Mrs. Harold Price and monetary donation 1931-1943 and the Club was from Mr. and Mrs. K.S. “Boots” In 1930, Bartlesville supported 4 miniature golf courses: Boblisted for sale December 1945. Adams pushed to project to O-Linx (Leon Clemons, George Perkins), 413-419 S. Jennings; In 1960, the Hillcrest clubreality. Jaycees President, Lewis Hinky Dink, 216 E. 1st; Midget, 600 E. 4th; and Putt-Awayhouse faced enlargement or Ambler lead the committee in Care (Grover Sears), 100 S. Delaware. replacement due to increased hiring noted golf architect Floyd membership and outgrown facilities. The members selected Farley to direct the 18-hole course and Cities Service engineer, replacement and the nearly one-million-dollar facility opened John Leisure was selected to oversee the clubhouse construction. December 1962. In addition, nine holes of the Hillcrest greens The course became a community reality opening day, December were redesigned by Floyd Farley in 1960; and, in 1985, the entire 1, 1963 and was dedicated July 4, 1964 as Adams Municipal Golf course was redesigned by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. Over the Course. As a result of the community guided efforts, Bartlesville years, Hillcrest Country Club has been the “go-to” for weddings was recognized as an “All-America City” in the spring of 1962. and receptions, school reunions, birthday parties, business meet~ If this short story has intrigued you, seek more information in ings and was instrumental in bringing an International Horse Gale Kane’s book “Bartlesville Means Business: Hillcrest Country Show to Bartlesville. Club & Civic Culture” at the Bartlesville Area History Museum. ~ Sunset Golf Club began as a three-hole adventure for George Wilkey on his Osage Indian allotment and over a seventeen-year stretch, grew into a full-fledge 18-hole semi-private golf course with a swimming pool and clubhouse with a huge memorable stone fireplace. Aptly named for the gorgeous Osage Hills sunsets, Sunset Golf Club opened in 1926 operated by son Don Wilkey, providing Bartlesville a trifecta of golfing options and competitions: Osage Hills, Sunset, and Hillcrest. The property sold to the City of Bartlesville in 2008 and the clubhouse burned about 2011. In 1959, a study was undertaken plotting the feasibility of a City-owned municipal golf course. In 1960, a brief Examiner

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Light Up Bartlesv!lle Little History Adventures by Kay Little The Bartlesville skyline was full of lights on the evening of Friday, September 15, 1989, to allow amateur and professional photographers to take pictures for a contest, named “Light Up Bartlesville”. In 1988, Jim and Denise Bohnsack really liked what Tulsa did with a similar event, so Denise met with the Tulsa organizers to get ideas on how to organize an event in Bartlesville. The Bohnsacks wanted some new photos to promote Bartlesville. They worked with all the businesses downtown to leave their lights on for the event. Some of the buildings did not have sufficient lighting, including the top floor of the new Phillips Plaza building. Provisions were made for temporary lighting on the top floor for the event.

word Bartlesv!lle across the skyline. PSO then donated the posters to the chamber to be sold for economic development. The chamber has used several of the photos to promote Bartlesville with postcards, phonebooks, and travel magazines. The Bohnsacks were thrilled to know that many of the photos were used to promote Bartlesville, including one of the Price Tower, taken by John Riddlebarger, which was displayed at the Tulsa Airport for many years.

The event was in conjunction with Indian Summer and Bartlesville Territorial Days. The sponsors were the Bartlesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, Public Service Company, and Winslow and Associates Insurance. Everyone got involved. The Municipal Stadium was all lit, as well as the hospital and some eastside businesses. Over 100 local and out-of-town photographers submitted photos. Photographers were seen on Radar Hill, the Mound, the Community Center, Hotel Phillips rooftop, the hospital parking lot, home and church rooftops, and even the former top diving board of Frontier Pool. The newspaper helped with publicity and Winslow & Associates provided the prize money. Categories were professional and amateur. Each category was awarded a $200 first prize, a $100 second prize, and a $50 third prize. The grand prize winner could be either a professional or amateur and received $500. Entries were judged on visual impact, technical excellence, mass appeal, reproducibility, and consistency with the theme.

According to the Wednesday, October 25, 1989 issue of the Examiner-Enterprise, the winner, Leighton Venn was honored at a reception at the Washington Park Mall Community Room. Washington Park Mall displayed all 105 entries for a couple of months so the public could see all of them. The winners were John Southern, Ed Burke, Carlo Vidarri, David Adams, John Riddlebarger, Bill Bohon, and Leighton Venn. The judges were Mark Sullivan, Opal Martin, and Kerry Walsh. Several won in more than one category. We are blessed to have one of the winning posters. How many of you also have one?

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Heaven on Earth Job George Durham Had His Dream Job with Phillips 66ers by Debbie Neece, Bartlesville Area History Museum As a story teller and promoter of Bartlesville’s ama“Sports keeps a town alive and radio and newspaper publicity for teur basketball team, the Phillips 66ers, it was George Bartlesville is steeped in sports.” the team and the company. One Durham’s job to — George Durham. highlight of George’s reporting know it all and tell career was the competitive nature it well. Luckily, he was not of two-time All-American, seven-foot-tall, red-head, Bob Kurland, stranger to the game of baswho brought notoriety to the team. In addition, during that time, ketball, a sport he played in “Fibber McGee and Moly,” famed radio comedians, sponsored a college which became his National AAU basketball team for three seasons (1949-1952), passion when Phillips Petrowhich played the Phillips 66ers. leum Company hired him. The 66ers are considered to be one of the greatest amateur A native of Enid, Oklabasketball teams of all time. With a win/loss ratio of 1543/271 durhoma, after graduating high ing their 48 years of “court” play, the team won 25 championship school, George attended medals and 2 Team U.S.A. Olympic gold medals (1948 Olympics Oklahoma A&M where he in London and 1956 Olympics at Melbourne, Australia). played basketball for Hall of Playing for the Phillips 66ers had its perks and presented Famer, Hank Iba, who business opportunities — four of the players went on to become coached three U.S.A. President of the company. The team survived during several U.S. Olympic teams, bringing wars, the Great Depression and many highs and lows within the home one silver and two Olympic gold medals. company. However, the 1967-1968 season brought their final In 1942, George enlisted as an aviation cadet, received his competition. pilot’s license the following year and served in the Air Force durOther reporters asked George how he lucked into the “heaven ing WWII. Upon his return, he finished his education and landed on earth job” of 66er publicity manager, and George replied, an editor’s position at the Anadarko Daily News. In 1947, he “right place, right time.” He spent 20 years as the public relations responded to a classified ad in the Daily Oklahoman seeking a manager for the Phillips 66ers and 10 years as the company’s sports editor at the Bartlesville Morning Examiner. George had media spokesman before retiring in 1977. visited Bartlesville with his family as a youngster and was enamored by the Municipal Athletic Field. Custer field, at the high school, had not been constructed at that time. George’s new position brought him back to the athletic field here he enjoyed reporting football and baseball games from the sidelines. Bill Doenges invested in Bartlesville baseball for nearly 60 years and the sport brought fame to Bartlesville. The stadium was later named the Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium. Phillips Petroleum Company invested in swimming and diving which brought national championships and community pride to our home town. But, it was Phillips’ investment in basketball that brought Bartlesville worldwide fame. George accepted a position at Phillips in 1948 as the Phillips 66er’s publicity director and business manager. During the first year, the team generated approximately $545,000 in free APRIL 2022 | bmonthly

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Be the Good Samaritan Don’t Miss Your Chance to Help Ease Someone’s Burden by Lori Kroh I saw a young man walking down the highway. He was all alone and carrying a huge backpack. It was completely full and actually had items dangling from it. It wasn’t the camping style of backpack, just a regular one, and I kept watching him walk — looking over his shoulder as cars whizzed by him. I thought to myself many things as I glanced in the mirror … I thought how heavy that pack must be and how he seems to be carrying his burdens. I wondered why was all alone and did he have a friend to call. Did he know where he is going? Did he have a plan? As these thoughts tumbled in my head, I kept driving … and he faded out of view. I had this huge heaviness come upon me and I could not stop thinking about the man walking alone. All of sudden, a memory of my Sunday School lessons when I was a little girl popped into my mind. This man needed a Good Samaritan. Would I be the one to be the Good Samaritan and help him in his time of need. I wrestled with the idea of turning around and yet, I knew the answer. I would not be the one to help today. I was due to be somewhere, plus being all alone, I knew safety was an issue so I needed to keep driving. I knew deep down that I was not going to pick him up and yet, I could not stop thinking of how this man needed a break. I was the Bad Samaritan and I started to get a knot in my stomach. I thought of all the reasons I should not help and they won. I let him down and inside I let myself down. I wish there was another way to tell

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CVHS Hall of Famers Trojen Athletic Hall of Fame Class for 2021-22 Named by Debbie Neece, Bartlesville Area History Museum The Holly Ward Gymnasium at the Caney Valley High School in Ramona has seen graduation ceremonies, sporting events and on Friday evening, February 18, an induction ceremony took place during intermission between the Girl’s and Boy’s District Playoff basketball games. Raising a child takes an army and it is though the leadership and athletic abilities at the Caney Valley School District that Donnie Scott, Bryan Gardner, Holly Ward and Kim Sydebotham Stillwell have been inducted into the inaugural Caney Valley Trojan Athletic Hall of Fame. Coach Donnie Scott is Ramona homegrown and educated. After his 1984 Caney Valley graduation, he attended NSU on a basketball scholarship; then, transferred to BWC/OKWU and played basketball four additional years. He graduated in 1989 with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and his basketball jersey was retired in his honor. To his tribute, he was named Oklahoma High School Boys Basketball All State, scored 2,330 points in 3 high school seasons, All-American as a BWC/OKWU Sophomore, Junior, and Senior and Oklahoma Wesleyan Athletics Hall of Fame. In addition, he is a 32 year Caney Valley teacher, 25 year bus driver and 25 year softball, football, baseball, track and basketball coach. Coach Bryan Gardner graduated from Caney Valley in 1981, received his Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University and Master’s degree from Southern Nazarene University. He returned to Caney Valley in 1986 as a 7th and 8th grade science teacher. Coach Gardner definitely gives it his all. He coaches basketball, football, baseball, softball and track. He led his softball teams to the State 5 times, including the CV 2009 State Champion Softball Team, All District Football Team, Honorary Mention All State, and he has also been

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Tamales Anyone? Call to the Good Instead of Shouting at the Bad by Kelly Bland I used to hate recess when it was raining. It meant dodge ball in the gym with those little rubber balls. I had skills in the game — defensive skills. First, I was skinny and it’s harder to hit a thin target. Second, I was agile and able to maneuver and swerve with precision. These qualities usually meant I was going to be one of the final survivors.

respond rather than react to situations meant to cripple me with pain. Recently in Osage County, the dodge ball memories became real life in the virtual world of social media bullying and negativity. It seemed as if I had a target on my back and the balls were coming harder and in clusters, from unfamiliar faces with names I did not recognize in a game I didn’t sign up to play. Like waking from a nightmare, my daylight hours were haunted with this onslaught.

My weakness — I threw like a girl with the aim of a blindfolded pitcher. So, in the survivor’s climax moment — I was the one with the target on my back who was assuredly going to get bombarded in the end.

So, you know what I did? I swiped on by. Lol. It’s just that simple — in the virtual world.

Ever been there — having a skill set that sets you up for an inevitable pounding, life coming at you full steam ahead like little red rubber balls bouncing off a gym wall as you do your best to duck and dodge offenses meant to train wreck your life? I have, and I bet you have too.

However, when the offensive team couldn’t get a virtual reaction, they came seeking a reality version reaction by entering into my daily life through my oversight boards and bosses and attacking those salt-of-the-earth, civic minded, community servants.

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Game on. This provoked a response, not a reaction, from the gal just trying to survive the storm.

Once upon a time down in Texas in a little western town, we were having a tamale-making day at the church for a fundraiser. One woman in town was known for her tamale-making talents and she even had a tamale-making machine she brought to the fellowship hall kitchen that day. I was there helping with masa and the makings. The tamale-making talented leader knew I had to leave early to take my young daughters to a playday somewhere ( I had let her know before this day ever began), but when it came time for us to depart, she followed me across the fellowship hall and gave me a pretty good cussing for doing so — in front of my children. She had the precision of those boys who survived to the final round in dodge ball and got to move in closer to take out the skinny gal on the other side of the line. To my own surprise, I responded nicely and smiled then walked out to the pickup with the girls.

This is how I fought my battle: I responded with kindness to those taking aim — and then laid it all down to protect those above me who were giving their all to make a positive difference in the county and the community — and then walked off the court.

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Catching the Last Train Nothing Beats the Views from a Ride on a Train by Brent Taylor My sister and I rode one of the last passenger trains passing through the Bartlesville depot with our Grandma Taylor. With Grandma by my side, I saw pastoral scenes from the window of that train from Caney to Bartlesville. Those images rolled by like Norman Rockwell paintings in an animation machine. Motion and sound and constantly changing scenery made this rolling perspective on the world different from traveling by car. Traveling by train, the world seemed bigger, more exciting. I grew up in a neighborhood miles from the railroad tracks, but in the still of an evening, I could still hear the rumble and whistle of trains passing in the night. I have always been mesmerized by trains. My friend, Wayne, and I hung out under an elm tree in the heat of summer while planning mischief. We called the crook of the elm the Shady Rest, in honor of the hotel on the Petticoat Junction television show. Much of that show centered on a train called the Hooterville Cannonball, an 1889 10-wheeler which appeared in The Virginian with Gary Cooper in 1929 and Little House on the Prairie. A few years ago, we drove to Nowata to watch the Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy steamer scheduled to pass through at 3:15 p.m. According to folklore, you can set your watch by the train. “Folks around these parts get the time of day, from the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe.” Alas, the train was late, but while we waited, we experienced the energy of a small town in suspense. We stood with several hundred people milling about, waiting for the Big Boy. There hadn’t been this much excitement in Nowata since the punch bowl at the Fire Hall Dance was spiked with Viagra. I thought about laying my ear against the rail to estimate through American ingenuity and physics the arrival time of the Big Boy. But it was in violation of viewing guidelines issued by the Union Pacific railroad, which suggested standing back 25 feet from the tracks and to always expect a train at any moment. Which is advice I could have used in college, when we decided to take our fraternity yearbook picture on a historic cantilevered train trestle in Judsonia, Arkansas. As 80 young men posed for a picture, the train came barreling around the bend. Nobody dove into the river but we scattered onto concrete abutments and steel girders, making ourselves skinny as the train screamed past. When you are balancing on a steel girder as a train passes a few feet from your nose, it is really loud. The picture turned out great. I’m sure we broke several laws. In 1869, trainmen hammered a golden spike at Promontory Point, Utah. As Ruth Guyer writes in the Atlantic, it was the early days of how we changed our ideas about travel and coming and going in this beautiful country we inhabit. “Trains go into canyons, along rivers, through mountains, sidling up to back yards and into town centers … Imagine the early 20th century trainman who saw

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FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK

by Jay Webster

I don’t want to talk about it. Okay, look — we’ll talk about it, but I just want you to know I’m uncomfortable with the whole thing. I mean the thing is, in so many ways I still imagine myself as a kid. And there’s no way as a kid I could ever imagine myself as… 50. Only old people were 50 when I was a kid. And yet, here we are. I feel like an astronaut landing on a new planet (Planet 50), trying to report back to my 10-year-old self in 1982 what this strange new world is like. Agent 50: “Mission Control, (Pshh…)” That’s the sound effect that apparently happens whenever an astronaut or pilot pauses while speaking on their headsets. It’s like static or something. “This is Lieutenant Explorer, Agent 50…” Wait a minute. This is my fantasy. Why am I only a Lieutenant? 64

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“Agent 10, this is Major Skywalker, Agent 50, reporting.” Trust me, that title will really impress 10-year-old me. “I am preparing to exit the Spacecraft and step foot on Planet 50 for the first time.” Agent 10: “What do you see? Is it cool?” Agent 50: “(Pshh…)” Agent 10: “Agent 50 ... are you Okay? What do you see?” Agent 50: “The terrain appears familiar. Vitals are good so far. Hmmm. (Pshh…) blood pressure seems a little high. Traces of early arthritis. No significant wardrobe differences to report, though my walking does appear to be aided by something called ‘memory foam’ shoes. They’re labeled Orthopedic.” Agent 10: “Agent 50, assess your appearance. Do we look cool?” Agent 50: “Copy that. Let me check. (Pshh…) Agent 10, I appear to be dressed for ... comfort.”

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK Agent 10: “Oh God!” Agent 50: “I do appear to wear a lot of black on Planet 50.” Agent 10: “Black … not oversized, neon bright colors or iZods? Why? WAIT! Oh no … are you a … did I become a priest or something? Oh geez … No, No, No … the girls. What about all the girls?” Agent 50: “Wait, I do see two girls. (Pshh…) One appears to be our wife and the other looks like our daughter. Oh, and I see lots of young people. Okay, I get it now. Those are the other parents from your daughter’s 4th grade class. Dude, we waited a really long time to have a kid.” Agent 10: “Really? Why? Are we ugly or something? Do we have acne? Do I still have big puberty nose?” Agent 50: “What? My nose seems fine. The rest is inconclusive at this point. Oh, but it does appear we work in film & video and as a writer.” Agent 10: “Film and Video … you mean we make movies?” Agent 50: “(Pshh…) Mostly corporate video…” Agent 10 “What? Ah, man. Well, what do we write? Any comic books or something else cool?” Agent 50: “No … it’s something called a column … in a free magazine. Oh wait. We have written two books … but it looks like they’re both unpublished … as of yet.” Agent 10: “What does that mean?” Agent 50: “It means we wrote them, but nobody wanted them.” Agent 10: “Well that figures, with the free magazine. Dang, dude. Well, what about music? Is Michael Jackson still the King of Pop?” Agent 50: “About that…” Agent 10: “Seriously! Well, what are people listening to?” Agent 50: “Something called Rap.” Agent 10: “What? Who’s Rap?” Agent 50: “Apparently it’s not who but what, Agent 10. My findings suggest the Rap genre sells more music than any other music type in the year 2022 on Planet 50.” Agent 10: “None of this stuff makes sense to me, Agent 50. Do we at least drive a cool car?” Agent 50: “It’s something called a Sedan.” Agent 10: “What’s a Sedan?” Agent 50: “You don’t want to know…” Agent 10: “Geez, man. Do we at least live someplace cool, like New York or LA?” Agent 50: “(Pshh...) We … uh … appear to still live in Bartlesville.” Agent 10: “What the Frick, man? Please tell me we at least make a lot of money.” Agent 50: “(Pshh…)” Agent 10: “So you’re saying in 40 years I will be living in the same town, driving something called a Sedan, wearing comfortable clothes … AND not making a lot of money? Wow. I’m blaming you on this one Agent 50. I’m just a kid here.” Agent 50: “Well, maybe if you’d paid more attention in Summer School…”

Agent 10: “Wait — SUMMER SCHOOL! I’m going to Summer School? Gawd, don’t tell me any more. Planet 50 sucks! I bet Knight Rider isn’t lame on Planet 50.” Agent 50: “Knight Rider … you mean David Hasselhoff … yeah, let’s not cling too closely to that star.” Agent 10: “Agent 50, you gotta give me something here.” Agent 50: “Well, we seem reasonably healthy on Planet 50. You do something called CrossFit. There’s a lot of lifting heavy things over your head and doing something called Burpees. I can’t immediately see the appeal. Aside from that, we look fairly happy. We have a nice house and lots of friends.” Agent 10: “Agent 50, we can drink now on Planet 50, right?” Agent 50: “Of course.” Agent 10: “How about you hook you up and send some beers back in time.” Agent 50: “Stop.” Agent 10: “Man, this is a lot to take in. In some ways it’s like nothing has changed. In other ways, it’s like nothing I expected it to be. Agent 50 … I know this will sound stupid … but is there still a God on Planet 50?” Agent 50: “(Pshh…)” Agent 10: “Agent 50, what are you saying?” Agent 50: “Sorry, Agent 10 — I’m still scanning the planet for signs of divine life forms. I am getting something, but it’s very … I can only find it if I hold very still. (Pshh…) Yes, I do still see evidence of God on Planet 50, but it’s very different than before. Before we used to look into the stars to find God. Here, I mostly see him reflected in the faces of those around me. It’s very real and beautiful but very different. There’s so much color and luminance but there’s also so much noise … it makes it hard to focus on the light. That’s the frequency thing, I guess. If I adjust it to eliminate the interference and noise … even shouting … I do see God.” Agent 10: “Agent 50 … are we happy on Planet 50?” Agent 50: “Yes, I think so. There’s a lot happening around us, even in us. Things don’t look the way I thought they would. It appears we had a very difficult time holding on too tightly to things on the way here, maybe taking things too seriously. Our body seems to have held up during the trip, but there’s been quite a bit of wear. (Pshh…) But we love our wife and we love our daughter (she even kinda looks like us — bless her soul). And we are better at love and art and writing and living than we were on the way here. It’s not perfect, but I do think we’re happy.” Agent 10: “Agent 50 … do we have a ‘Dad-bod?’” Agent 50: “(Pshh…)” Agent 10: “Never mind.” Agent 50: “My attention is needed here, Agent 10. I have to sign off. Just know we’re going to be okay. There’s nothing to fear here. Out.” Agent 10: “Copy that. Godspeed, Agent 50.”

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Bartlesville Community Foundation 2022 Legacy Hall Of Fame by Mike Wilt The Bartlesville Community Foundation will again recognize the impactful contributions of three local families during its annual Legacy Hall of Fame gala. The event will be held on Saturday, May 14 at the Bartlesville Community Center. During the event, the BCF will present Legacy Awards to the Keleher and David B. King families. The BCF will also honor the Creel family with its third annual Heritage Award. Tickets for the event are available at www.bartlesvillecf.org/events or by calling 918-337-2287.

Keleher Family Daniel Joseph Keleher Sr. was born in Tulsa, OK on August 2, 1936. After graduating from Cascia Hall Preparatory School, he attended the University of Notre Dame. On his way to earning a degree in business, Dan took a class in outdoor advertising. He soon realized that he was destined for a career in the billboard business. After college, Dan joined General Outdoor Advertising. Two years later, he married Dixie Shears in Anadarko, OK. A native of that area, Dixie had moved to Tulsa to work as a pharmacist having graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University where she was named “Pharmacy Queen.”

Dixie and Dan Keleher Sr. The couple lived and worked in several states before they and their growing family moved to Bartlesville in 1975 when Dan purchased United Outdoor Advertising. He grew the business into the largest family owned billboard company in Oklahoma. Later, he was inducted into the National Outdoor Advertising Association Hall of Fame. 68

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Dan and Dixie, who also worked in the family business before resuming work as a pharmacist, were actively involved in the community, especially with the Bartlesville Symphony Society. The Keleher family included six children, all of whom attended Bartlesville Public Schools. Dan Jr. and his wife, Janie, were an integral part of the family billboard business for many years. A Notre Dame graduate like his dad, Dan Jr. also worked as an architect. The Kelehers sold the billboard business last fall so Dan Jr. could focus on his thriving architectural work. The couple continues to reside in Bartlesville where they remain actively involved in the community. Rita and her husband, Chris Mohler, reside in Denver. A veteran elementary school teacher, Theresa and her husband, Mike Merrifield, live in Bartlesville. Stephanie and her husband, Grant Lightle, reside in Arkansas. Cathy and her husband, Colin Lee, live in Broken Arrow. Barbara and her husband, Lt. Col. Robert Garbarino, live in Alabama. Collectively, the six Keleher siblings have 17 children.

David B. King Family The second of four sons, David B. King was born in Okmulgee, OK in 1955 to Joe and Peggy King. Ten years later, the family moved to Enid, OK where David’s father continued his career in banking. Joe King also became actively involved in local civic clubs and the chamber of commerce, just as he had done in Okmulgee.

David, Marilyn, Spencer, Camie, Shannon, Jason, Christine, and Bruce King Upon graduating high school, David followed in his father’s footsteps by attending Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri where he studied history and business administration. During his time there, he continued to date Marilyn Moore, an Enid native who pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting and advertising design at Phillips University. After earning their degrees, the couple married in the summer of 1977 and

HALL OF FAME moved to Norman where David attended law school at the University of Oklahoma while Marilyn worked in OU Publications as a graphic artist. In 1980, the couple arrived in Bartlesville. David interviewed with the Brewer Worten Robinett law firm (now Robinett King) while Marilyn interviewed with Phillips Petroleum Company in public and governmental affairs. Both were offered jobs and have lived in Bartlesville ever since. Following in his father’s footsteps again, David became very active in the community. His civic involvement has included the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce, Bartlesville Development Authority, and Elder Care. He’s also led and participated in numerous elections for the City of Bartlesville and Bartlesville Public Schools. David is also one of the founders of the Bartlesville Community Foundation, and he currently serves as chairman of the board at Jane Phillips Medical Center. Marilyn designed the Phillips – The First 66 Years book, logos for the Bartlesville Centennial, Sunfest, and Service League cookbook, along with promotional materials for the Bartlesville Symphony, local arts groups, and the Tulsa Opera. Marilyn also painted the buffalo outside First Presbyterian Church. She has taught Bible studies for local churches and facilitated small prayer/study groups in the community. Both David and Marilyn have been long-time public school volunteers. The Kings are parents of three adult sons, all of whom attended Bartlesville schools. Brice works for Wells Fargo in Tulsa. He and his wife, Christie, are the parents of twin girls. Spencer is a CPA for Phillips 66. He and his wife, Camie, have a son and a daughter. Jason is a neurologist for the local hospital. He and his wife, Shannon, are the parents of two boys. All three of the adult sons and their families continue the family legacy of civic and charitable involvement.

Creel Family Elbert Creel and his wife, Bird, moved from Independence, Missouri to Ramona, Indian Territory in 1899, eight years before Oklahoma became a state. On December 9, 1900, they welcomed a son, William Hunt “Bill” Creel. He was the first white child born in the Ramona community. After graduating from high school and the University of Oklahoma, Bill Creel was hired by Phillips Petroleum Company as a mechanical engineer. After a brief stint in Borger, Texas, Bill and his wife, Wilma, settled in Bartlesville where they both were very active in their community and church. Along the way, they became parents of two sons: William Gorton “Bill” Creel and Donald Hunt “Don” Creel. After graduating Bartlesville College High School and the University of Oklahoma, Bill Creel (the son) worked for the H.C. Price Company in the pipe coating division in Harvey, Louisiana. It was there that he met his future wife, Carol Lusk. They were married in November of 1951. Due to Bill’s work, they were transferred 26 times during their years together. Throughout his successful career that took him around the world, Bill, Carol, and their children lived for five years in Holland and England.

Upon returning to Bartlesville and retiring in 1979, Bill and Carol devoted countless hours to the community and St. John Catholic Church. Bill served as CEO for the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce (1988-1991) and was instrumental in keeping the city off the EPA’s Superfund list. He also served on numerous boards and committees including the Frank Phillips Foundation (Woolaroc), Bartlesville Public Schools Foundation, OK Mozart, Jane Phillips Medical Center, and the Bluestem Girl Scouts Council, just to name a few. In 1997, he co-chaired Bartlesville’s yearlong centennial celebration.

William Gorton “Bill” Creel and wife Carol Bill passed away in 2009 at the age of 80. Carol still resides in Bartlesville. In her earlier years, Carol was active in Service League and supported the Bartlesville Symphony and St. John Catholic School. Like his brother, Don Creel graduated Col-Hi and OU where he met his future wife, Barbara Hill. The couple married in June of 1955. One month later, Don reported to San Francisco for two years of active duty in the U.S. Navy where he would earn the China Sea medal. In 1957, the couple moved to Odessa, Texas where Don began his 35-year career with Phillips Petroleum Company. After living in seven other states and raising son, Jeff, and daughter, Betsy, the Creels returned to Bartlesville in 1985 when Don was transferred to Applied Automation. He retired in 1992. Don’s many civic activities included the Tri County Technology board, Biplane Expo, Arvest Bank Community Advisory Committee, Rotary, Sigma Chi alumni, Friends of the Frank Phillips Home, and Friends of the Bartlesville History Museum. He also served several roles at First Christian Church. Barbara was also active in the church and the community, including Service League. And she was known as Ms. Music on Tulsa’s version of Romper Room, a television program for preschool children. Don passed away in 2017 at the age of 83. Barbara passed away in 2020 at the age of 85.

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Apollo 13 The Moon Landing That Wasn’t by Jay Hastings Most Americans of a certain age remember where they were when Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon. It was the Apollo 11 mission, July 20, 1969. I was five years old, camping with my parents at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. I remember sitting outside, huddled around with a group of other campers, watching the event on a small portable television, set on top of a small, galvanized trash can. Straight above us, we could see that very moon shining brightly in the Colorado sky.

In total, there were seven Apollo missions in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Another well-known mission, one of three meant to land on the moon, was Apollo 13. Perhaps the 13 was “unlucky” after all, as an oxygen tank failed two days into the mission and the intended landing was aborted. The launch took place on April 11, 1970, 52 years ago this month, with a three-man crew on board: James A. Lovell, Jr., John L. Swigert, Jr., and Fred W. Haise, Jr. The incident occurred during a routine stir of the oxygen tanks in the service module, during which the tanks ignited, causing damage to some of the wiring insulation. The explosion vented the contents of both oxygen tanks in the service module. Without the additional oxygen needed for breathing and generating electrical power, the propulsion and life support systems could not continue to operate. Quickly, the astronauts started reading the gauges and realized there was a problem. Astronaut Swigert radioed mission control stating, “Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” Echoing shortly after, Astronaut Lovell uttered the now-popular phrase, “Houston, we have a problem.”

Suddenly, the Apollo 13 mission was changed from a moon landing to a rescue as workers at mission control in Houston worked to figure out a way to bring the crew safely back to earth. The command module systems had to be shut down to conserve its remaining resources for reentry. The three crew members had to transfer to the landing module which would be used as a lifeboat upon the crew’s return to earth. The plan was to travel around the moon’s orbit and slingshot back into space toward earth. There were many problems to solve if there was any hope in their safe and successful return. Both the astronauts and crews on the ground worked around the clock to overcome each challenge as it developed.

Ultimately, with a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 17, 1970, the incident reawakened a worldwide interest in the Apollo space program. Television coverage was seen by millions. Four Soviet ships headed toward the landing area to assist if needed. Other nations also offered to assist in the case the splashdown was off course. President Nixon canceled unrelated appointments to phone astronauts’ families and travel to NASA’s space flight center. The rescue of the Apollo 13 crew received more attention than any other space flight up to that point, other than the Apollo 11 landing on the moon I mentioned earlier. Networks interrupted normal programing and Pope Paul VI led a congregation of 10,000 people in prayer for the astronaut’s safe return. The United States Senate passed a resolution on April 14, 1970, urging businesses to pause at 9:00 pm local time that evening to allow for employee prayer. An estimated 40 million Americans watched the splashdown of Apollo 13. Jack Gould of the New York Times later stated that Apollo 13, “which came very close to a tragic disaster, in all probability, united the world in mutual concern more fully than another successful landing on the moon would have.”

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OKM Music Festival Stay “Forever Young” with OKM’s Annual Music Festival by Name Have you ever heard that music is life? Well, this statement is true in more ways than one. Listening to music (such as the songs of the award-winning artists at OKM’s Music Festival) produces mood-enhancing hormones called serotonin and oxytocin. These hormones reduce stress, boost mental activity, and improve quality of life; thereby, increasing one’s life expectancy. In other words, music is the next best thing to discovering the Fountain of Youth! So, take advantage of this little known secret and come soak up the sounds of the OKM Music Festival. Bartlesville has been home to the OKM Music Festival since 1985, making it one of the oldest and most celebrated music festivals in the state of Oklahoma. Every year, some of the world's most acclaimed classical and multi-genre musicians travel to Bartlesville to perform during the week-long festival. From June 9-13, 2022, the Festival will boast concerts from internationally known artists, free children's programming and education, and free community performances that showcase talent from across Bartlesville and the state of Oklahoma. The festival kick-off will be held at Tower Center at Unity Square where an evening of dance performances, live music from Oklahoma native Saura Maud, and food trucks can be expected. In addition, The Tulsa Baroque Honors Orchestra will provide a live soundtrack during the viewing of the 1935 classic musical film, Top Hat. The following day (June 10), OKM Music will host its highly anticipated and well loved Woolaroc concert in full country fashion. Josh Turner will be one of the headliners for this concert, accompanied by fireworks and food. Turner has immersed himself in country music’s history and its iconic figures. For nearly two decades, Turner has been one of country music’s most recognizable voices, selling more than 8.5 million units and amassing more than 2.5 billion global streams.

The other headliner for this event will be Hot Club of Cowtown. This trio continues to rise in popularity as their reputation for jawdropping virtuosity has become their global brand. The Hot Club of Cowtown has toured extensively worldwide for over twenty years, both on its own and with artists including Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and the Avett Brothers. On June 11, OKM will feature Grammy Award winner, Catherine Russell. With universal acclaim, Catherine Russell has performed on four continents and has appeared on over 200 albums. Her repertoire features a selection of gems from the 1920s through the Present; vital interpretations, bursting with soul and humor. Amanda Cook, a blue grass artist, will make a performance stop in Bartlesville on June 12. Amanda has created quite a loyal fan base through her palpable delivery of soul-wrenching songs. In addition, her light-hearted, down-to-earth style helps her create an undeniably strong connection with her audience, which is how she is considered one of the “most dynamic female bluegrass vocalists of today.” The festival will come to a close on June 13 in Tulsa’s most welcoming and engaging cultural institution, Philbrook Museum of Art. Here attendees can indulge all of their senses; taking delight in the art of Philbrook while dining on canapés, dessert, and cocktails. These delicious delicacies can be enjoyed throughout the museum as patrons are serenaded by the musical performances of Tulsa Baroque Honors Orchestra; Balourdet String Quartet; harpist, Lorelei Barton; and the Verona Quartet. Free kids' activities will be held from June 3-9 and will include: Mad Hatter Tea Party featuring Lorelei Barton, Mesner Puppet Theater, and Sensational Strings Storytime, among others. Free community performances will be offered throughout the duration of the festival and will include: 15-year-old Madi McGuire, Opus 76 Quartet, King Cabbage Brass Band, and Bartlesville’s very own Ad Lib Singers. For a full lineup and schedule of events, visit okmmusic.org. Tickets may be bought online, or by calling 918.336.9900.

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A Camp for Everyone! Join us this summer for our annual STEAM Summer Camp at Tri County Tech! STEAM Summer Camp is a fun-ﬁlled, week-long day camp oﬀering one to two themes every day for kids currently enrolled in grades 3-9. Participants will choose their camp program, featuring fun & exciting themes in a safe, small-group instruction environment. STEAM Summer Camp is from 8:30am – 3:30pm with lunch, morning & afternoon snacks, and a t-shirt.

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