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Now You Know: The Traveling Post Office

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A Good Word: Obediance a Key to Success

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Fields’ Philosophy: Work Doesn’t Have to be a Burden

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Compassion & Care: Bartlesville Health & Rehab Family-Owned Business Offers Engaging Activities

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Hopestone Helping Cancer Patients Find Hope

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Out & About: Photos from Around Town

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Discover Dewey: DeShazo’s Rexall Drug

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Healthcare Innovations: Med Club Bartlesville

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Senior Living with a Personal Touch Brookdale Helps Residents Make Transition

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Teacher of the Month: Julie Pattison

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Giving Back: Lockin Logs 50 Years of Volunteering

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Profile: Mike Moore

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Milestones: 30 Years Strong!

Sooner Carpet Reaches Milestone Anniversary

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Honors: The Mentoring Man Goree named Outstanding Oklahoma Youth Mentor

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Tribute: Marta Manning

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Dining Guide

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Feature: Creating a Healthier Washington County

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Feature Sponsor: JPMC Investing for the Future

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Celebrate “Herstory” March is National Women’s History Month

Looking Back: From Horse & Buggy to Clean Restrooms

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Health & Wellness: Serving Entire Families

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Business Spotlight: OK Security Professionals

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Grand Opening: A Patriot Celebration

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Fixing Feet: Getting You Up and Running

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On the Osage: Your Local “National” Park

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Business: CNB Rebrands as Stride Bank

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Notables: The Hot Tamale Man

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School Calendar

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His Heart was in the Right Place

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Chick-Fil-A Bartlesville Monthly Events Calendar

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Once Upon a Time: Girl Scout Memories

Funny You Should Ask: Midnight Trains to Everywhere

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Arts & Entertainment: Corey Smith, Concert Guy

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Community: A Lucky Celebration

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UPFRONT

upfront Welcome to March, Bartlesville!

For Christy and me, each month flies by and before we know it, it’s time for the next issue. While you’re enjoying all the information and stories in this issue, we are laser-focused on April, May, and starting to touch on June.

Last March, we did our first “Health and Wellness” issue, and you guys loved it — we loved it too! We decided that every March issue will focus on one of the most important topics for all of us — our health! We want to thank Laurie Kendall at Jane Phillips Medical Center and all the staff for being our main sponsor and for helping us find great medical stories of interest.

I have to admit I struggled with the creation of this cover, probably more than any cover before it. I always want the cover to have that WOW factor, and at the same time represent who and what we are and that issue’s theme. I really had nothing that moved me until a week ago, and at that time we were 10 days away from going to print. I told Christy let's get survivors of any illness and put them on the cover. Driving downtown the next day, I stopped into Hopestone to see if we could find some people for the cover. As I toured Hopestone and walked upstairs, I saw this GIGANTIC buffalo painted on the wall. I knew right then, this is where we are going to shoot the cover. I envisioned everyone in white shirts with the colorful background of the buffalo behind them and the bMonthly logo in lavender, the color that represents all cancers.

Within three days, we had 15 cancer survivors! These survivors range in age from very young, teens, middle age, and older. You might recognize little Silas from our 2018 January baby issue, where he received a record amount of Facebook votes. He is now cancer free!

God is Good!

You probably know one of these heroes who has beaten this awful disease. I believe it would be hard for anyone to say that cancer has not touched their life. My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011, and we lost her on November 10, 2016.

Through the years, I watched this disease eat away at her and she never

complained. When she wasn’t in the hospital, she was always there for our kids, at every event and sports game.

She fought until her very last breath.

Besides my wife, Christy, she is the strongest, bravest woman I’ve ever known! I love you, Mom! As the weather starts making its way toward spring and only a few months of school remain, we can look forward to longer days of warmer weather. We hope these stories and their information are helpful to you, so you can be healthier and have a better lifestyle.

With 50 right around the corner, I spend every day in the gym and eat a healthy diet. In the long run, our health is up to us. If you don't like the way you look or feel, then change it. You don't have to stay the way you are. Be a better you, a healthier you. It’s one decision at a time.

Twelve years ago this month, the father and man I am today — my health, my life, my marriage — had a new beginning. Christy let me move back into our house after months and months of being away from my family while I battled my addiction. It was a decision that few supported, but one that changed everything about us and me. Very few believed in me, but this month I celebrate 12 years of being clean and healthy. One person believed enough in me and had the faith to give it one more try. Today I am blessed beyond measure that Christy made that one decision to help save my life! God Bless!

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The Traveling Post Office

by Debbie Neece, Bartlesville Area History Museum Bartlesville’s early history is rooted in the manly rivalry between Jacob Bartles, who settled the northside of the Caney River horseshoe bend, and his former employees, William Johnstone and George B. Keeler, who established a competitive settlement on the southside of the Caney River.

Before the arrival of the telegraph or telephone, nothing was more important to nineteenth century communication than the newspaper or post office. And, although Jacob Bartles was not the first postmaster in Indian Territory, he held a significant role in the growth of the post office in Bartlesville.

In 1874, Bartles established his Indian trading post at Turkey Creek in the Cherokee Nation and the following year he purchased the Nelson Carr grist mill at the horseshoe bend of the Caney River.

While improvements were made at the Caney River site, his wife, Nanny Bartles cared for the Turkey Creek trading post and gave birth to their son, Joseph Bartles in 1875.

While Bartles was building his store and home at his northside settlement, he applied to become a postmaster and assigned the name “Bartlesville” to his trading post site at Turkey Creek.

Prior to 1971, postmasters were appointed by the President and the appointees remained political party true. Jacob Bartles was a Republican so when Republican Rutherford Hayes was elected Presiden, Bartles easily won the post office.

On May 6, 1879, he was appointed the postmaster of Bartlesville. The following year he moved the Turkey Creek trading

Joe Bartles at the Turkey Creek Post Office marker.

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post/post office to his northside settlement and used the building as a furniture and cabinet shop. It was later moved to Dewey and became the Dewey World newspaper office.

Bartles remained the postmaster from 1879 to 1894 until Democrat Dr. Thomas Stewart became postmaster under Democratic President Grover Cleveland and the post office moved to the southside settlement.

The movement of the post office was a celebratory opportunity to “poke” at Bartles. The southsiders organized a multi-piece band; arranged for veterans to perform as a color guard; and carried a U.S. flag across Armstrong’s Ford to escort the post office to the southside of the river in a triumphal procession.

The post office consisted of several record books and a cigar box containing about a dollars’ worth of stamps and several postcards. Barely worth the excitement but the event was about competition and aggravation.

When the mail hack arrived from Coffeyville, he delivered the mail to Bartles’ northside settlement per his contract. The southsiders were angered. Not to be deterred, southsider Harry Jennings crossed the Caney River and retrieved the mail for Postmaster Stewart who maintained the post office in his drug store just north of the Johnstone & Keeler Store.

It was not an easy situation to resolve but the mail hack finally agreed to cross the river after the southsiders showed him a sign,

Believed to be the first post office.

Harry Jennings retrieving mail from the north settlement.

NOW YOU KNOW

Corner of Dewey & 2nd Street, behind Bartlesville National Bank, from 1899-1908.

“Bartlesville U.S. Post Office” in front of Dr. Stewart’s Post Office Drug store.

Republican William McKinley became president in 1897 and Bartles took the post office back that August with a spectacle that drew the attention of all residents on both sides of the river. Mounted on his wagon was a very large waving U.S. flag and the Bartles’ troop was announced by exaggerated “whooping and hollering” in both directions.

321 S. Johnstone Ave., from 1908-1916.

U.S. Post Office Movement #1 – Jacob Bartles’ Turkey Creek Indian Trading Post 1879 #2 – Bartles Store Northside Settlement 1880-1894 #3 – Southside Settlement – Delaware Ave & 1st Street 1894-1897 #4 – Bartles Store Northside Settlement 1897-1899 #5 – 203-205 S. Dewey Avenue 1899-1908 #6 – 321 S. Johnstone Ave. 1908-1916 #7 – 316 S. Keeler Ave. 1916-1932 #8 – Post Office/Federal Building 412 Johnstone Avenue 1932-1966 #9 – 615 S. Jennings 1966-Present Eastside Post Office Sub Station #1 – 3947 E. Frank Phillips Blvd. (by Fire Station) 1965-1967 #2 – 3903 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. (near Plaza Bowl) 1967-1979 #3 – 544 SE Washington Blvd. (Eastland Shopping Center, near Eastland Theater) 1980-1992 #4 – 3900 Green Country Road (near Walmart) 1992-present

The post office shifted back and forth across the Caney River so many times it became known as the “traveling post office.”

The southside settlement was incorporated as Bartlesville on January 15, 1897 and Dr. Stewart was elected Mayor. However, Bartles served as postmaster under a Republican president and refused to relinquish the post office control until he lost the battle to get the railroad to his northside settlement. At that point, Bartles moved north to create Dewey, I.T. and southside Republican Arthur Morgan became the postmaster in August of 1899. The post office

was moved to Frank Crane’s drug store at 203-205 S. Dewey Avenue.

The Bartlesville Magnet newspaper began March 8, 1895 and often listed the names of people who had “dead letters” held at the post office. Advertised letters that remained unclaimed for three months or more were sent to the Postmaster General in Washington, D.C.

During the early years of statehood, as many as sixteen passenger trains passed through Bartlesville each day and delivered mail up to eleven times daily. In comparison, in 2017, the Postal Service moved 149.5 billion pieces of mail.

In the 140 year life of Bartlesville’s post office, the postmasters who have held the office the longest were Arthur Morgan, 10 years; Jacob Bartles, 17 total years; Albert Johnson, 17 years; Kester I. June, 26 total years; and Ernest Christopher, 28 years.

K.I. June was the last presidential appointee serving as acting postmaster in 1966 and postmaster from 1968 to 1993. Our current postmaster, Damon Coquillette has served 11 years to date.

Did You Know?

In 1932, the Federal Building was erected with the post office on the ground floor, federal and county offices on the second floor and the federal court room and offices on the third floor. About 1956 the 400 block of Johnstone Ave was renumbered and the Federal Building became 418 S. Johnstone Ave.

Although others were credited with creating the U.S. postal zip code, Bartlesville resident, James D. Franklin is noted as the first “Mr. Zip Code.” Franklin, a mail clerk during WWII, created a class of numbers as a code to speed military mail processing. Then in 1944, postal inspector Robert Moon introduced the Zoning Improvement Plan. His three digit ZIP code system was just the beginning of the U.S. system. Henry Bentley Hahn Sr. proposed the fourth and fifth digits and the ZIP code system became reality in 1963. In 1983, the Postal Service expanded the ZIP Code to include (ZIP + 4) identifying a side of a street or an office building.

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A GOOD WORD

Obedience a Key to Success

by Robert Wadsworth Greetings. I was recently working on some forms for the clinic, and was asked the question, “What will determine the success of your clinic?” I began to think about what statistics would be the most important to determine the answer to this question. HOPE Clinic has been sharing God’s love with the residents of Washington, Osage, and Nowata counties by providing medical, dental and pharmacy services. When I could not decide what statistics to use, God begin to show me that the answer was not in numbers but in a word, OBEDIANCE. A year ago, God started to show the leadership of HOPE Clinic that He wanted us to expand our ministry.

We knew that in order to accomplish this, we would need to relocate our ministry. A donation of land made it clear what God wanted us to do, and we began the process of making plans for a new facility. We hired the architect and developed the site and floor plans. Then the reality of the project set in. We would need to raise almost a million dollars to complete the project. There was a lot of work ahead of us, but we trusted God to show us His will as we moved forward with the project. Next month we will be starting construction on a new 5,450 sq. ft. facility that will allow us to expand our ministry. God was ahead of us every step we took.

God is always wanting to do something new in the life of His children. He just needs us to trust Him and obey His guidance. Many times this is moving us out of our comfort zone and into areas of ministry that may not be normal for us. Raising almost a million dollars and building a new building is definitely out of my comfort zone.

Trusting God is the only way we could have accomplished what has been done.

Do not recoil from the unfamiliar without taking time to pray and see if God is involved. Remember, God is always with us when we are moving in a direction that is according to His will and brings Him glory. “Trust in the

Robert Wadsworth is the executive director of the HOPE Clinic.

Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” (Proverbs 3:5-6). If you find yourself being led by God in a direction that is outside your comfort zone, I pray you will just trust Him and be obedient to His work in your life. Remember, God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

If you do not have a relationship with Christ, my prayer for you is that you will discover God’s love for yourself today. Our hope for the future rests in our relationship with Him today.

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“Remember, God is always with us when we are moving in a direction that is according to His will and brings Him glory...God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”

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PROFILE

Mike Moore Mike Moore is a man of integrity who loves God, his family, Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, and the surrounding communities.

He is a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and the president of Jane Phillips Medical Center.

Moore was born in Bay City, Texas, in 1963 to Harold and Betty Moore. His family moved to Oklahoma when he was two. He has two brothers, Mark, the oldest, and Tony, the youngest. Moore grew up in a family that valued hard work; his father worked for Phillips Petroleum for five years as part of the seismograph team, and was a Bartlesville fireman for 14 years. His mom worked as a waitress for more than 40 years at Murphy’s Steak House.

Moore attended Jane Phillips Elementary School until the first grade, when his parents bought 288 acres in Osage County, right next to his grandfather’s 1,000 acres. There, Moore spent many hours wandering, exploring, and playing in the Osage with his brothers.

Moore attended Barnsdall Public Schools and graduated in 1981.

Moore enrolled at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, originally majoring in petroleum engineering, but with the oil crash in the 1980s, he switched his major to accounting. He graduated in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree, and began working at Jane Phillips Medical Center as a junior accountant in January of 1987.

“In 1987, I made the best two decisions of my life,” said Moore. “One, I married Jerri Cole in July, and two, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. My faith plays a big role in my life.

It influences how I think, what I do, what I say. Jerri is the love of my life, and we have a great time together.”

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PROFILE Moore continued his education, passing the certified public accountant exam on the first try. He received a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Oklahoma State University, and in 2001 was named Jane Phillips Medical Center’s chief financial officer and vice president of finance.

“I planned to retire as CFO,” recalled Moore. “However, in 2014, I was offered the opportunity to become president and chief operating officer.”

Driven by compassion and a desire for helping those in need, Moore dedicates his professional career to transforming healthcare. He does so to ensure service is committed to the health and well-being of Bartlesville and the surrounding area.

Mike& Jerri Moore’s family includes, from left: Michael and Amy Hodges, Kellan Hodges, Mike and Jerri have been married for Jerri and Mike Moore, and Blake & Jordan Moore.

31 years and have two grown children, Blake and Amy. Blake is the assistant vice has been a high school football official for very rewarding job,” noted Moore. “It propresident loan officer at RCB Bank in 30 years. He actively participates in the vides me an opportunity to better serve Bartlesville. He is married to Jordan, a Bartlesville and Dewey community events, patients and the communities we support. dental hygienist at Safari Smiles. Amy is a and has served on It is a challenging environment to work in, library media spe“In 1987, I made the best two decithe Board of Direcand I have great respect for our outstandcialist at Lowery sions of my life. One, I married Jerri tors for the ing team of physicians and associates Elementary in Cole in July, and two, I accepted Bartlesville Chamwho are deeply committed to taking care Cypress, Texas.

Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.” ber of Commerce, of our patients and making a difference She is married to — Mike Moore the Arvest Bank every day.”

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Board.

A role Moore particularly enjoys is Moore and his wife are members of being a grandfather. The Moore’s have the Dewey United Methodist Church, one grandson, Kellan, who is almost four where they serve on multiple committees. years old. Moore is anxiously anticipating Jerri is also the principal at Dewey Elethe arrival of two more grandchildren, one mentary School. due in May and another in July.

“I love spending time with my family,” said Moore. “Taking vacations together, playing with Kellan, fishing, and going to OSU football games.” He also enjoys playing golf and hunting.

Moore practices what he preaches.

He exercises at Jane Phillips Wellness Connection, and you may even see him running along the Pathfinder Parkway.

He has run many 5K and 10K races, and plans to run the hospital’s upcoming Nellie Johnstone 5K and half marathon in May. He serves on the Board of Education for Tri County Technology Center, and is president of Hillcrest Country Club. He

“Community is very important to us,” said Moore. “Jerri and I plan to spend the rest of our lives in this community, and I want to be an active participant in making it a great place to live and to ensure there is quality health care for those who need it.”

Jane Phillips Medical Center continues strengthening its trademark programs, such as maternity, cardiology, wound care, and imaging services. It does so by investing in its associates, equipment, and technology.

“Many thanks go to the leaders before me who helped shape and mold our great health system. I have been with Jane Phillips for more than 32 years, and it is a

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30 Years Strong!

Sooner Carpet Reaches Milestone Anniversary

by Megan Gill Sooner Carpet is proud to celebrate 30 great years of meeting Bartlesville’s floor covering needs.

Founders Clarence Henry and Guy Douthit credit their success and longevity to the community. They first opened their doors in the Pennington Hills Plaza shopping center back in 1989. Bartlesville seemed to rally around Sooner Carpet’s commitment to customer service, quality installation, and depth of knowledge in a large variety of floor covering products. Their first-time customers quickly became loyal patrons, and with this local support, the business grew over the years.

After working together as floor covering installers for six years, Henry and Douthit decided to hang up their knee-pads and open their own retail store together. The grand opening day featured a Sooner Carpet schooner and kid-friendly activities. That day drew in the community and set the tone for how this local business would continue to stay local, despite facing a changing environment in the floor covering market over the decades.

As floor covering styles changed over the years, so too did the duo’s commitment to staying educated on the newest products by attending annual national trade shows to ensure their customers at home could shop the latest and greatest products on the market. They grew a base of quality installers who were

Then & Now: Clarence Henry and Guy Douthit founded Sooner Carpet 30 years ago.

professional and knowledgeable in all product types, and they excelled with thorough customer service at every stage of the shopping, purchasing, and installation process.

They welcomed Betsy Brashear to their sales team four years ago.

Brashear brought with her a solid knowledge base of home decor, and an expertise in customer relations and technical support that further strengthened the in-store shopping experience.

The future looks bright for Sooner Carpet. They remain dedicated to providing the best products, shopping experience, installation, and customer service, all at fair and honest prices. They are happy to provide

these services to the community they live in and love. With the many floor covering options today, shopping locally from a trusted small business is more important and more appreciated than ever before.

“Thirty years is a big deal for us.

This community has trusted us to renovate their homes,” said Henry, about the milestone. “The customers have really made our store what it is today.”

The team at Sooner Carpet would like to thank people in the community for their support over the last three decades. They remain committed to offering only the best for Bartlesville’s floor covering needs in the future.

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The Mentoring Man Keith Goree Honored for His Work at Boys & Girls Club

by Kelsey Walker From child to volunteer to staff member, Unit Director Keith Goree’s life has come full circle at the Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville. He began his more than 50-year affiliation with the Club at age 5, tagging along behind his older brothers, but he soon held his own membership and became a regular fixture at the Club.

“The Boys Club of Bartlesville [as it was then known] was my home,” he recalls. “I’ve spent more hours, more days, more years inside these doors than I have anywhere else in the world.”

H.C. Price and other Bartlesville business leaders started the Boys Club in a vacant church at 301 S. Seminole to provide “guidance and worthwhile activities” for members of Mildred Haupt’s “Candlelighter Club.” Haupt had welcomed west side Bartlesville boys into her home for several years for Bible study and character building programs. The Boys Club of Bartlesville was incorporated as the first Boys Club in Oklahoma in January of 1954. Years later, the Price Foundation acquired the land at 401 S. Seminole and a new Club was dedicated in 1961. More than 60 years after first opening its doors, the Club debuted a brand-new, $7-million facility in 2018.

Goree spent his formative years attending that Club under the mentorship of the first executive director, Jo Allyn Lowe, as well as other leaders such as Haupt — all of whom he credits with setting the foundation for his life.

“When I grew up and thought I knew it all, I did things I’m not proud of,” he recalls. “When I hit bottom and could do nothing but look up, I saw the hand of my mentor, Jo Allyn Lowe, reaching down to pull me out of the mess I’d made.”

Keith Goree was named an Outstanding Oklahoma Youth Mentor.

ents, grandparents and extended families. Often times, they rely on Keith for assistance in teaching kids valuable life lessons. Many families send their children to the Club because they know Keith will be here to help them navigate their youth and teenage years.”

“Keith is one of those who truly cares about them,” Barta says. “For many kids in our country, positive relationships with a caring adult seem to be a struggle. I can tell you if there was a Mr. Keith in every kid’s life, that gap would not exist.”

In honor of his impact at the Club, Goree was named an Outstanding Oklahoma Youth Mentor by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Boren Mentoring Initiative. He was among 86 fellow Oklahomans recognized on January 18 during Oklahoma Mentor Day. Goree shies away from any accolades, and instead points to the importance of the day-to-day relationships he cultivates with kids at the Club.

Goree returned to his Club as a volunteer multiple times over the years, and later was hired as a full-time staff member. His soft-spoken demeanor and bright smile have welcomed thousands of kids to the Club. With his “There is absolutely no doubt that the Club saved my life compassion and understanding, “Mr. Keith,” as the kids on a very literal level,” he says. “I’m doing my best to give call him, has left a resounding impact on generations of these kids that same road map so they’ll always remember local families. their way home.”

“When I grew up and thought I knew it all, I did “Keith is a west side Bartlesville For more information things I’m not proud of. When I hit bottom and resident with deep roots in the about the Bartlesville Boys & could do nothing but look up, I saw the hand community,” says Boys & Girls Girls Club, visit bgcbville.org of my mentor, Jo Allyn Lowe, reaching down to Club CEO Jason Barta. “He is or call 918-336-3636. pull me out of the mess I’d made.” well connected with our kids’ par—Keith Goree MARCH 2019 | b Monthly

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Marta Manning Community Lost a Beautiful Spirit with the Passing of Marta Manning

by Maria Gus

Marta Manning was survived by her six children and their families, including 10 grandchildren.

This particular tribute is a personal one, and I hope you will indulge me in this snapshot of someone most everyone loved, in part, because she loved most everyone.

Marta Manning passed away on January 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and is survived by her incredible family of Jimmy and Brandy, Rob and Tonya, Andy and Courtney, Johanna and Tom, Jacky and Karen, and Danny and Jaylie. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren, her extended family and her many dear friends.

Her service in Bartlesville spread far and wide. She served in many places including the Bartlesville Public School Board, the La Leche League, and the Boys and Girls Club.

She wrote “The Last Train Ride” about the Kiddie Park and she was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend.

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Marta was a believer. She seemed to trust people even when they might not trust themselves. It wasn’t something she spoke about or told people, but it was evident in the way she was just always there.

Always cheering you on.

Marta’s dear friend Linda Dolezal had this to say: “Marta’s great gift to me was the way I felt around her. With her smile, her voice, and her interest, she brought me into that world of hers where everyone mattered and there was always time for everyone. Maybe she was late getting there, but she left uplifted spirits along the way.

Marta made big differences in this community, but the joy came from the small ways she impacted us. If I could take a little bit of her with me, that’s the part I hope for!”

The thing that sticks with you about Marta is the way you felt around her. Supported, encouraged, joyful. She believed in so many things, and her kind spirit has been woven into much of what is great about Bartlesville.

Marta believed in serving others. She began with Young Christian Workers in Oklahoma City, and her children told me that she even participated in the sit-ins that took place in the 60s to protest segre-

gation. As a teenager, she was filled with a passion to fight for what was right. As an adult, I remember her work at The Community of St. James, as it was called when Fr. Bill Skeehan was pastor. Marta was an active part of that community and involved in everything from youth programs, to the women’s circles, to Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras event that takes place as a fundraiser for Martha’s Task began at St. James, and Marta helped start the tradition. I was able to attend a couple Mardi Gras parties when I worked at St. James and it was a beautiful celebration of community. We danced and laughed and hugged our friends. Marta and her family are one of my most joyful memories of that celebration.

Marta Manning believed in family. She was always connected to her family in Oklahoma City, and every Saturday after Thanksgiving many of them would meet at Czech Hall in Yukon for dancing and fellowship. Many family memories were created there, and their love for polka was known all over Oklahoma! I even remember the Mannings attending our family’s Mexican dances and doing the polka to the similar “oom-pah-pah” of the Mexican ranchera music.

Marta’s daugther-in-law, Jaylie Manning, remembers how Marta always chose to see the best in everyone and never dwelled on their flaws. She also recalls her favorite memory of Marta was another example of her always helping.

“Marta told Danny he should ask me to his Sigma Chi [fraternity] party because I was new to OU and it would be ‘a nice thing to do.’

I’m pretty sure she knew what she was doing!”

She trusted and believed and lifted people up. Marta was always in your corner. She seemed always proud of you. You knew she really was, because she knew you when you were a little troublemaker.

Maybe you didn't always know when she was in the background, rooting for you, but all of us will surely feel her absence now. I am personally grateful for so much Marta has done for me, for my family, and for all of Bartlesville. This will be such a loss for our community, but I believe that she will live on in so many ways.

Here’s to Marta Manning and her beautiful spirit. Here’s to her legacy of Jimmy, Rob, Andy, Johanna, Jacky, Danny, and their beautiful families. We hope that Marta and Jim are together now, celebrating and dancing a polka.

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DINING GUIDE

Yum!

by Keith McPhail

As the weather is hopefully getting to ready to start warming up with springtime fast approaching, a lot of us come out of winter like hungry bears after a long hibernation. Wether you've worked up an appetite or just want to escape your cave for a quick bite, Bartlesville restaurants have the dishes to satisfy! From full-on feasts to grab-andgo eats, these local spots are serving up just what you’re looking for!

MONTEREY’S LITTLE MEXICO SUNDAY - THURSDAY 11 AM - 9 PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 11 AM - 10 PM 3815 SE ADAMS RD.

918-333-5524 Located east off of HWY 75, Monterey’s Restaurant has a family-friendly atmosphere serving Tex-Mex food.

Come enjoy our daily specials. Reservations are welcome and we offer catering for your group event!

All sizes and venues can enjoy some of our menu items like our famous Chili Con Queso or Fajitas.

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PAINTED HORSE BAR & GRILLE COFFEE BAR: MON-FRI 9AM-9PM, SAT 10:30AM-9PM KITCHEN: MON-FRI 10:30AM-9PM * LIMITED MENU AVAILABLE FRI & SAT 9-10 PM BAR HOURS MON - THU 10:30 AM - 10 PM FRI & SAT 10:30 AM - MINDIGHT 110 SW FRANK PHILLIPS BLVD.

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Smoked meats and bread baked in-house daily.

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Upstairs event room and private meeting room.

Monday - Saturday, 11am

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All You Can Eat Ribs every Tuesday from 4-close We offer fundraising for organizations.

We can cater 10-10,000 people.

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Creating a Healthier According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Health is more than the absence of disease; it is a resource that allows people to realize their aspirations, satisfy their needs and to cope with the environment in order to live a long, productive, and fruitful life.”

In other words, “Do you have a fever?” is no longer the way to measure the health of a community. You must consider overall wellness and well-being. In order to define someone’s well-being, you need to consider their self-perceived health, their longevity, healthy behaviors, mental and physical illness, social connectedness, productivity, and the factors in their physical and social environment.

Although achieving this definition of wellness and well-being may seem daunting, Washington County has an organization dedicated to nurturing these factors.

Washington County Wellness Initiative (WCWI) addresses these factors and their associated issues throughout the county.

WCWI’s vision is that ALL Washington County residents live in healthy communities with access to: • Physical & mental health services • Progressive & caring community services and resources • Information and community involvement opportunities

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Under the leadership and vision of Mary Beth Murray in 2004, residents of Washington County came together to talk about community needs and concerns. Forty-five individuals attended the first meeting from various community sectors including concerned citizens who represented businesses, social services, schools, law enforcement, neighborhoods, faith communities, youth-serving organizations, health care, and tribal, state, and local government.

The group identified areas of concern which included: access for

adult indigent health care, lack of affordable health care, lack of adult counseling and mental health issues, need for employee health/wellness programs, lack of affordable housing, lack of dental care, lack of transportation, high costs of medications, and the need for youth prevention programs. Within the Hispanic population, the prevalence of late/no prenatal care and medical/health literacy issues were addressed. In an effort to respond to these concerns, the group formed the Washington County Wellness Initiative with a mission to strengthen and transform the public health infrastructure in Washington County.

Since that first meeting, the WCWI membership has grown to include a legion of volunteer community partners from varied community sectors. In December 2010, the Washington County Health Department and the WCWI began a strategy to improve the county’s health through a process called Mobilizing for Action toward Planning and Partnership. A countywide Community Health Assessment was

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Washington County administered and resulted in a Community Health Improvement Plan. In May 2011, the data from the assessments was presented to the Initiative and initial four subcommittees were formed: 1) Health Care; 2) Mental Health; 3) Poverty; and 4) Lifestyle and Prevention. Each subcommittee formulated and began implementation of Goals and Strategies.

In 2013, the Public Health Institute of Oklahoma (PHIO) established a certification process launching a system of county health improvement organizations (CHIOs) throughout the state which: a) assess and prioritize the health and health care needs of their communities; b) request external assistance; and c) attract sufficient funding to hire or contract for resources (e.g. care managers, registry operators, community health workers, information technology and consultants, pharmacy consultants, etc.) as needed to support primary care and community health. In 2014, WCWI became the first organization in Oklahoma to receive certification as

a CHIO. The WCWI is now one of twenty-six CHIOs which form the ground floor of a statewide network able to acquire and develop resources needed for improving health care services and the health of communities.

The Washington County Wellness Initiative strengthens and transforms the public health. To achieve this, WCWI aligned their goals and objectives with the national Healthy People 2020 findings and the impact of its Social Determinants of Health

while focusing on the areas of most concern identified in the WCWI 2014-2015 Community Needs Assessment. WCWI insures the five key areas of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are addressed by WCWI projects and teams. The SDOH factors are: Economic Stability; Education; Social and Community Context; Health and Health Care; and Neighborhood and Built Environment.  WCWI focus areas continue to be Healthcare, Lifestyle/Prevention, Mental Health, and Poverty. WCWI is made up of ten workgroups which address one or more of these focus areas in Washington County. These workgroups are primarily volunteerdriven, grassroots organizations.

Each group focuses on awareness, education, and direct services.

WCWI supports the workgroups as the “umbrella” organization. WCWI leadership provides fiscal oversight, board development, professional marketing and awareness assets, and researches possible funding streams for sustainability.

WCWI also serves as the 501(c)3 organization for workgroups when they wish to obtain grant funding and donations, if needed.

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FEATURE WCWI is currently a grantee with the Cherokee Nation’s Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnership for Success (SPF-PFS) to address the misuse and abuse of opioid prescriptions through the work of the Positive Influence Committee (PIC).

This project with the Cherokee Nation supports PIC in responding to situations such as: “My son died when he mixed alcohol with his prescription medication.”

Also, through this grant, community members are provided the opportunity to attend the National Prescription Drug and Heroin Summit to learn best practices regarding prevention efforts, treatment, and legislative updates. After attending the Summit, according to Washington County District Court Judge Russell Vaclaw, “…attending the Summit in 2018 was true providence.” Within three months of returning to Bartlesville from the Summit, Judge Vaclaw worked with court personnel, law enforcement, and Grand Lake Mental Health Clinic to establish a drug diversion court for misdemeanor infractions. This successful court program provides people the opportunity to receive treatment rather than imprisonment.

To support sustainability, WCWI serves as the grant writing team to seek funding for specific workgroup projects. In 2018, WCWI received a grant from AmerisourceBergen Foundation to fund all expenses in facilitating CAMP RISE (Resiliency Is Supporting Everyone). CAMP RISE is a residential camp experience for families in recovery who have been impacted by the opioid epidemic.

The grant provides the funds necessary to remove financial barriers for participating families.

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partnered with other non-profits and Tri County Technology Center to bring the MobileSmiles Dental Van to Bartlesville to provide free dental care to the community. MobileSmiles served over 200 people with 949 free dental procedures.

In 2019, WCWI will be reaching out to congregations in Washington County to help us in supporting our community.

Some ways congregations may be asked to support the PIC efforts include: •

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Informing and educating your community about federal resources

• Joining local substance-abuse prevention coalitions (like WCWI’s PIC) to inform, connect, and strengthen your efforts The most well-known service provided by WCWI is the Wellness Resource Guide. The current guide includes resources such as low-cost mental health care providers, doctors, and dentists. The guide also includes information on physical activity, prescription drug awareness, legal aid services, medical homes, and nutrition.

Five years ago, the WCWI leadership team spearheaded an in-depth Washington County Community Assessment. Questions were incorporated from groups such as the Bartlesville Regional United Way, the Washington County Health Department, Family Life Symposium, and all the WCWI workgroups. With over 1,000 respondents providing over 100,000 pieces of data, WCWI aggregated and analyzed the results. WCWI also wrote and pub-

FEATURE lished the 2014-2015 Community Assessment Report. The report has been used over the past four years by several service organizations, the workgroups, and even Jane Phillips Medical Center. Gathering countylevel data regarding medical needs, health trends, and community perceptions regarding the social determinants of health, is very challenging, but the WCWI volunteers make it possible.  Beginning in March 2019, WCWI will be conducting a new Community Assessment. To assure success, EVERYONE in the community needs to participate by completing the online survey. Organizations need to have current county-wide data to define Washington County’s needs, identify gaps in services, seek financial support, and remove barriers to services. During the assessment process, every voice matters! Watch for the survey, complete it, and encourage others to do the same.

If you would like to participate in WCWI, please join us during our WCWI Workgroup Wednesday meetings, the second Wednesday of every month from 2:30-4p.m.

Specifics about each meeting may be obtained by emailing

info@wcwiok.org. You may also complete the online volunteer registration at www.wcwiok.org.

Keep up with WCWI through our website or Facebook page.

WCWI Workgroups and Their Premier Programs them. Family Promise also works with the Affordable Housing Coalition to educate clients regarding renter’s education topics and to find housing options upon the family’s graduation from the program.

Family Promise, a nonprofit and non-denominational organization for families in transition, has a mission to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainability or self-sufficiency. One such family

came to Family Promise and stated: “My family is living in my car right now.” Host congregations throughout the county enable Family Promise to provide temporary shelter to this family and others like

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FEATURE The annual Suicide Prevention and Prescription Drug Summit held each September provides volunteers an opportunity to hear from community members such as a gentleman who was overheard saying:” I lost my father to suicide two years ago.” Throughout the year, volunteers facilitate Survivors of Suicide support groups and provide care packets to families of suicide. Finally, members of the Suicide Prevention Coalition provide the “Question, Persuade, Refer” (QPR) curriculum to community agencies, businesses,

Understanding the importance of positive experiences during adolescence, members of WCWI also refer local teens to Project Prom volunteers who can help the teens obtain a prom dress or tuxedo so they may have the prom experience. 

faith-based clubs, and civic organizations to provide members of the community with suicide prevention tools.

Access to Healthcare has historically worked with local healthcare providers to educate the community on the need to establish a medical home for their family.

SAFE-NOW provides forensic medical exams to all victims of rape, sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence.

Exams are performed by specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners who are on call 24/7. SAFE-NOW also provides:

Establishing a relationship with a physician and understanding the services provided by a medical home will prevent comments such as: “My wife doesn’t feel too good-I wonder if she needs an antibiotic? We’ll go to the emergency room tonight.”

Access to Healthcare workgroup members are now partnering and supporting the efforts of the Positive Influence Committee.

Access to Healthcare and PIC also collaborate with the Washington County Association for Mental Health (WCAMH) to address scenarios such as parents who say: “My daughter is never happy anymore. She has a new set of scary

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Victim advocates who offer emotional support to victims exam process and follow-up care

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Teen Dating Violence Prevention programs to high school students, in partnership with Tri County Tech.

SAFE-NOW is dedicated to providing emotional, social and medical support to all individuals affected by sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse using specially trained nurses and advocates. Services are provided at no cost.

friends and will NOT talk to me.

Who can help her?”

Fortunately, WCAHMH addresses these issues and improves mental health by promoting the development of community programs and policies which increase availability of quality mental health services for children and adults. WCAHMH also strengthens mental health workforce recruit-

ment, retention and training, provides a full range of preventative mental health services, provides for inpatient and outpatient day treatment for persons with drug addictions, and improves communication and joint planning among mental health providers. 

FEATURE Although most of the WCWI workgroups focus on the population at-large, Casa Hispana’s mission is to positively integrate Hispanic community members by providing networking information, capabilities and services resources, and creating opportunities for full participation and contribution in our community.

Casa Hispana’s two goals: 1. To provide assistance in order to help Hispanic individuals learn about their community, becoming a citizen and connecting with resources 2. To assist community organizations by providing free interpreting, translation and case management for Hispanic individuals and families.

Addressing the opioid crisis facing us today, the Positive Influence Committee (PIC) focuses on awareness, training, and its “Be Responsible” campaign focused on Safe Use, Safe Storage, and Safe Disposal of prescription medications.    As part of the SPF-PFS project, free medication lock boxes are distributed to county residents allowing them to practice “Safe

Storage” of prescriptions. PIC and the Delaware Child Development Center are partnering to provide lock boxes and awareness materials to new parents at the hospital and young parents participating in the child development centers and Early Head Start programming.

“I need my car to get to work but it’s been in the shop for about two months now – it only needs a new battery” and “I don’t have a way to get to my radiation appointment” are examples of the transportation needs in Washington County.

The Washington County Transportation Coalition worked diligently to provide the Circuit Bus pilot program and now has a member serving on the Bartlesville Transportation Task Force. Church Women United recently “turned over the reins” to WCWI to provide car repairs plus creative solutions in overcoming transportation barriers.

For example, WCWI provided a young mother with a new bicycle which she uses to get to and from work. The committee also provided a gas card to a victim of domestic violence so she could drive to a job interview.

Education and awareness regarding medication use, storage, and disposal are key elements to reducing the number of opioid deaths in Washington County.

Find a workgroup that shares your passion - Support WCWI’s efforts to nurture a healthy community!

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Investing for the Future

Jane Phillips Medical Center is investing $17.5 million in capital projects to improve its clinical equipment and facilities infrastructure. Some projects have been recently completed, while others will require work through late 2020.

“Every day, we provide the highest quality of care to our patients,” said Mike Moore, president and chief operating officer at Jane Phillips Medical Center. “We welcome this level of capital investment that will allow us to upgrade our buildings, adding additional safety features and expanding services to meet the community’s changing needs.”

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A CT scanner and 3-D mammography unit were recently added to the imaging center, located at 2661 S.E. Washington Boulevard, to help guide the best treatment and bring patients the best in breast care and breast cancer detection.

An enhanced nurse call system and bedside monitors are being added to outpatient surgery and patient care units. The call system enhances communication and alarm management tools between patients and care team members.

In addition, the cath lab and endoscopy unit will receive equipment upgrades.

Construction has begun on the geriatric psychiatry unit, which will receive a facelift, a new roof, and additional safety features.

New heating and cooling systems are being installed in patient care areas, the cancer center, and the behavioral services unit. An essential electrical system upgrade will add an additional generator that can power the entire hospital in the event of power disruption.

Remodeling and relocation projects include the inpatient pharmacy, and the diabetes and nutrition education departments, which will allow those areas to accommodate additional patients.

The hospital continues to be recognized as a national leader in quality health care. Jane Phillips was recently named one of the Top 28

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100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

“Earning this distinction for a second consecutive year is a testament to our team’s dedication to quality and compassionate care to our patients, neighbors, friends, and families,” said Moore. “We are extremely proud and honored to be named one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the country.”

Hospitals recognized as a top 100 facility scored in the top 100 among all rural and community hospitals nationally. Now in its ninth year, the INDEX leverages 50 rural-relevant indicators across eight pillars of hospital strength — Inpatient Market Share, Outpatient Market Share, Cost, Charge, Quality, Outcomes, Patient Perspective, and Financial Stability — to determine an overall score for each hospital. Each of the INDEX’s 50 indicators is culled from publiclyavailable data sources.

“The broad spectrum of this award, from health care to finances, shows what a solid and steadfast facility Jane Phillips Medical Center is to our community,” said Moore. “We’re proud that our doctors and entire care team are making a difference every day, pushing for performance improvement in areas such as quality, outcomes, patient safety, market share, and finance.”

Jane Phillips also achieved the excellence level certification as an Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business. The statewide certification showcases organizations and communities that are committed to fostering environments that support healthy choices and make a positive impact on the health of employees and patrons.

Additionally, Jane Phillips was recognized as a recipient of Mission: Lifeline’s Gold-Plus Receiving Award by the American Heart Association. Jane Phillips earned the award by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance for quick and appropriate treatment through emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries in heart attack patients coming into the hospital, directly or by transfer from another facility.

“Jane Phillips is proactively making changes to continue improving the health of the people we serve with the best, most affordable care by reducing unnecessary costs, adding safety features, and delivering an outstanding patient experience,” said Moore.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Celebrate “Herstory” March is National Women’s History Month

by JoAnne Berarbi Bodenhammer, Women’s Network of Bartlesville Men have traditionally written the history regarding what has occurred in cultures. But history can be skewed, as we know many historians noted what was important to men and what was happening in their lives. Generally, what females did was “woman’s work” and was not considered important enough to be documented.

One summer I worked for the Glacier Historical Society at one of their bookstores in Montana. With dozens of books at my disposal, I decided to read about the women of the west. I began with James Ambrose’s “Undaunted Courage,” which chronicled Lewis and Clark’s two year “voyage of discovery” through the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. This monumental trip would not have been a success without the guidance of Sacajawea. The Shoshoni teenage girl, with a baby on her back, guided the exhibition and negotiated with not-so-friendly tribes along the 2,000-mile journey.

Her story lit a fire in me as I have read many women’s accounts of their journey westward, be it in wagon trains or about riding the Great Northern Railroad to settle on their own.

There were tales of women pulling plows, not once or twice, but even three times, through fields decimated by grasshoppers, drought, or financial difficulties. Imagine walking 11 miles to get your mail! Yes, the men were tough, but the women were tougher!

In the late 70s, a California school girl was assigned to write a report about a mathematician. She wanted to write about a woman, but found no references in her school library. Her mother told her not to be too concerned, as they would go to the city library. Again, no worthwhile information could be found.

This situation inspired the mom, who then began a crusade to have one day a year recognized as Women’s History Day in California schools. This escalated and spread to one week, which eventually spread to Washington, DC, where in 1987, the U.S. Congress declared March to always be known as National Women’s History Month.

The National Women’s History Project was formed and since has collected, promoted, and encouraged books and articles to be written, films to be made, and curriculum to be adopted about the complete history of women in America. And what a fascinating history it is! We find there have been trailblazing women for centuries — all across the world. We should take the time to celebrate them and their courage.

The movie “Hidden Figures” tells the true story of three African-American women who worked at NASA and rose to become instrumental in America’s space program in the 1950s and 60s. Admiral Grace Hopper invented the Cobal computer language in the 1940s, and it was a woman who invented the lens that was used in the Hubble space telescope. How about

Hedy Lamarr? Yes, that Austrian-born Hollywood glamour girl of the 1940s who introduced the military to a command system used to guide torpedoes to their target — the forerunner to GPS. Locally, we should remember Ruth Brown, Bartlesville’s librarian for more than 30 years, who was fired in 1950 for promoting equal rights and social justice.

This particular month, learn about women’s history from the library, internet, and from www.nwhp.org. Better yet, tell the stories of women in your family to your children, grandchildren, relatives, friends, neighbors, and anyone who will listen! Celebrate the rich diversity of this nation by reading about women’s achievements. Doing so helps establish role models for us all.

We need to hear the never-ending series of fabulous stories, “Herstory” as well as “History.”

The Women’s Network of Bartlesville was founded here in 1980 by a small group of women who were passionate about passing the Equal Right Amendment. Given the defeat of the ERA, they agreed to continue working together to improve the status of women in their own community.

In October of 1994, the Women’s Network of Bartlesville published the first volume of “Taproots.” Over the next 19 years, 50 local women from all walks of life who made a difference in our community were interviewed and had their life stories published in the seven volumes of “Taproots.”

On Thursday, March 7th, at 7pm in the Osage Room at Tri County Tech, the Women’ Network will honor its yet-unknown 28th recipient of the Women’s History Maker of 2019. The public is invited.

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Oklahoma Security Professionals

by Tim Hudson Oklahoma Security Professionals owner Charlia Mooney has a big goal for her agency: To provide each client the utmost professionalism and satisfaction.

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Mooney, an experienced security officer and Marine Corps veteran, started OSP in 2017 after previously working as a security guard in military correctional facilities.

“It’s all I’ve ever done,” she said. “I’ve worked in corrections all my life.”

Mooney was a correctional specialist and worked security in military brigs most of her 16 years while serving on active duty. She then earned her Bachelor of Science specializing in criminal justice, and later a Master’s Degree in law. Mooney is currently obtaining her MBA through Regent University.

Mooney also attended the Council on Law Enforcement Training (CLEET) before deciding to start Oklahoma Security Professionals.

“We are headquartered here in Bartlesville, but I am licensed throughout the state of Oklahoma,” she said.

“We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured.”

A few of the numerous services Oklahoma Security Professionals provides include uniformed or plain-clothed officers, mobile patrol, foot patrol, security audits, undercover investigations, and surveillance activities. “ Our clients can expect superior services, clear communication, transparency, and confidence that we will always be honest and trustworthy,” she said.

“We will safeguard their homes, workplaces, and communities; protecting lives and property we are entrusted to protect. We do all that while treating people in the most discreet and confidential manner possible, regardless of their specific needs.”

Other services OSP offers include skip tracing, missing persons services, criminal investigation services, DUI investigation services, personal investigations, video surveillance, retail loss and prevention, event security, personal protection services, pre-employment screenings, supplier and vender screenings, process serving, as well as notary services and much more.

Mooney said everyone at OSP takes pride in “representing your interests with the same professionalism,

integrity, and discretion we would demand and expect from others.”

Most of OSP’s workforce is comprised of full-time law enforcement officers.

“We have employees that are currently officers at most of the surrounding agencies,” she said. “I prefer to hire current law enforcement for several reasons; they are used to dealing with people in every way and are very good at community service. All my officers display the utmost professionalism in every way.”

OSP also utilizes as many resources as it can in serving its clients. Sometimes surveillance is the best method, where there are officers out and about on the property. Another option is using close-circuit TV, and another can include the use of a private investigator.

“We’ve also been actively trying to get a community patrol together, especially in areas of high crime. We’re really wanting to let people know that we are here,” Mooney said.

Call 918-440-8802 for more information on OSP or visit Oklahoma Security Professionals on Facebook.

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Nicole L. Cupp, DPM • Austin T. McArdle, DPM Physicians & Surgeons of the Food & Ankle Accepting New And Established Patients

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FIXING FEET

Getting You Up and Running Advanced Podiatry Helps Keep People on Their Feet

by Mike Wilt Treating all foot and ankle conditions from ingrown toe nails to fractures and everything in between.

That is how Dr. Nicole Cupp-Kerbs, D.P.M., described her work at Advanced Podiatry of Bartlesville. Dr. Cupp and Dr. Austin McArdle, D.P.M., are board-qualified podiatrists who offer a wide variety of treatment modalities in a new 6,000-square-foot facility that features state-of-the-art equipment including digital X-ray technology.

“This provides us with enhanced imaging which better assists us in the diagnosis and care of our patients,” said Dr. Cupp. “And we can view those images from any computer in any room.”

Advanced Podiatry also includes technology for improved arterial testing.

“We regularly check for peripheral vascular disease in order to catch any blood circulation disorders which patients may not be aware of,” Dr. Cupp said.

She added that Medicare typically covers many routine tests.

Among the more common problems treated at Advanced Podiatry include Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain), bunion deformity, hammer toes, fractures, osteoarthritis, diabetic foot ulcers, tendonitis, and sprains and strains.

“And most everything has a non-surgical option and a surgical option,” Dr. Cupp said.

Both Cupp and McArdle are members of the Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association and are boardqualified in forefoot and reconstructive surgery and rearfoot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Nicole Cupp-Kerbs & Dr. Austin McArdle offer several treatments at Advanced Podiatry.

They offer new triplane bunion correction with the newest surgical technology along with treatment for hammertoes and bone spurs.

For Plantar Fasciitis, they have an 85-90 percent success rate with conservative therapy, but when surgery is indicated they use an endoscopic technique to reduce swelling and recovery time.

“We also proudly offer diabetic evaluations and diabetic shoe programs,” Dr. Cupp said. “Flat feet, high arch, sports-related injuries. We see it all.”

Dr. Nicole Cupp-Kerbs was born and raised in Bartlesville. After graduating from BHS in 2000, she attended Pittsburg State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree. She graduated from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami, Florida in 2010. She completed a residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio in 2011 and the Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City in 2013.

Dr. Austin McArdle graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in Missouri in 2006 and Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK in 2010. In 2015, he earned his doctorate at Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Iowa. He also completed residencies in Cleveland, Ohio and Oklahoma City in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

“Our patients come first,” Dr. Cupp said. “We strive to treat them like family.

In fact, many of our patients are members of large families who are also our patients.”

Advanced Podiatry of Bartlesville is located at 234 DeBell just northeast of Jane Phillips Medical Center. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to Noon.

For more information, log onto www.bartlesvillefootcare.com.

To schedule an appointment, call 918876-0476 or 918-213-4979.

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CNB Rebrands as Stride Bank New Brand Unifies Bank’s Mission and Values Central National Bank of Bartlesville has officially changed its name to Stride Bank. The new name was chosen to unify the bank’s mission of delivering innovative solutions to help customers achieve their financial objectives and find their stride. The bank has invested in technologies and infrastructure in recent years to offer new services and resources to local and national customers, and these investments prompted the need for a clearer, more approachable identity. Further, the bank’s new name establishes differentiation in an industry where iterations of “Central” and “National” are commonplace. The bank has not changed ownership or been sold.

“Our industry is changing rapidly,” says Brud Baker, Chairman of Stride Bank. “Determining how we continue

to grow and thrive in the future starts with how we position ourselves today. We’re still the same people, with the same values and services our customers have come to expect for 105 years. We have strengthened the core capacities that have sustained us and expanded our product offerings and delivery channels to serve our clients, regardless of geographic location. ‘Stride Bank’ sets the tone for a new brand story that communicates our commitment to innovation, discipline, execution and, most importantly, relationships. We believe our customers, communities, employees and partners will benefit from this evolution.”

Stride Bank was chartered in 1913 as Central National Bank. Now a full-service, Oklahoma-ownedand-operated financial institution

with approximately $650 million in assets, Stride Bank offers innovative products for businesses and consumers, including mobile banking, wealth management services, and a full spectrum of treasury management services.

Stride Bank has specialty lending groups for commercial, healthcare, heavy equipment and transportation, commercial real estate and agriculture. An industry leader throughout the U.S. for next-generation, realtime payments, and in the issuance of prepaid and payroll cards, Stride Bank has branches in Bartlesville, Tulsa, Blackwell, Enid, Woodward and Mooreland, and a commercial banking office in Oklahoma City.

Stride Bank is a member FDIC & Equal Housing Lender.

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MARCH CALENDAR SPONSORED BY 1

OKWU Baseball vs Friends University

Bruins Varsity Baseball vs Putnam City West

4 PM; OKWU Baseball Field

3 PM; Doenges Memorial Stadium

Musical Moments benefiting St Johns Catholic School

BHS Theatre Spring Play

7 PM; St. John Catholic Church

2

OKWU Baseball vs Friends University

7 PM; BHS Fine Arts Center

4

1 PM & 4:30 PM; OKWU Baseball Fields

OKWU Softball vs Mid America Nazarene 1 PM & 3:30 PM; OKWU Softball Fields

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8

The Adventures of Robin Hood 7 PM; Theatre of Bartlesville

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OKWU Softball vs Evangel 1 PM & 3 PM OKWU Softball Fields

Bruins JV Baseball vs Sapulpa

The Adventures of Robin Hood

5 PM & 7 PM; Doenges Memorial Stadium

7 PM; Theatre of Bartlesville

Bruins Varsity Baseball vs Sapulpa Doenges 5:30 PM; Memorial Stadium

The Sound of Music presented by Broadway in Bartlesville 7:30 PM; Bartlesville Community Center

Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss 2 PM; Bartlesville Public Library Each year on Dr. Seuss’ birthday of March 2nd, National Read Across America Day is celebrated! The Bartlesville Public Library is throwing a “come and go” children’s birthday party for Dr. Seuss!

Come enjoy games, prizes, snacks, crafts, stories, & more!

This event is funded by the Bartlesville Friends of the Library.

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Bruin Tennis vs Claremore 4 PM; Bartlesville High School

Bruins Varsity Baseball vs Booker T Washington 5 PM; Doenges Memorial Stadium

The Adventures of Robin Hood 7 PM; Theatre of Bartlesville A romp full of swashbuckling fun and romance, featuring great characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Robin Hood!

Relay for Life presents the 2019 Talent Showcase 7 PM; Heritage Theatre Café & Pub An evening celebrating local talent in support of Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society, featuring poetry, music, performancs, and karaoke.

Admission $10, under 16 free.

Food and Beverages available.

"Building a Healthy Community One Individual at a Time."

After Hours Clinic Monday - Thursday

William Davito, DO

5:30pm - 7:00pm Saturday

Daniel Holdman, MD

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Bruins JV Baseball vs Pryor 5:30 PM & 7 PM; Doenges Memorial Stadium

BHS Varsity Soccer vs Tulsa Eidson

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OKWU Baseball vs Tabor College OKWU Baseball vs Tabor College

TBA; Doenges Memorial Stadium

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OKWU Baseball vs York College 3 PM; OKWU Baseball Fields

12 PM; Hillcrest Country Club

Bruin Varsity Baseball Bruin Classic

Bruin Varsity Baseball vs Owasso

TBA; Doenges Memorial Stadium

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OKWU Baseball vs York College

OKWU Tennis vs Manhattan Christian

12 PM & 3:30 PM; OKWU Baseball Fields

1 PM; Hillcrest Country Club

Bruin Varsity Baseball Bruin Classic

Bruin Varsity Baseball vs Union

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OKWU Baseball vs Manhattan Christian

1 PM & 4:30 PM; OKWU Baseball Fields

1 PM & 4 PM; OKWU Baseball Fields

OKWU Softball vs Bethany College

Bruin JV Baseball vs Tulsa Union

1 PM & 3 PM; OKWU Softball Fields

Bruin Varsity Baseball Bruin Classic

TBA; Doenges Memorial Stadium

6 PM; Doenges Memorial Stadium

1 PM; OKWU Baseball Fields

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OKWU Tennis vs Ottawa

5 PM; Doenges Memorial Stadium

6 PM; Custer Stadium (G) 8 PM; Custer Stadium (B)

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4:30 PM & 6:30 PM; Doenges Memorial Stadium

OKWU Baseball vs Friends University

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Bruins JV Baseball vs Owasso

Regular Clinic Hours

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BHS MAD Week (Make A Difference) March 11-15

5:30 PM & 7 PM; Doenges Memorial Stadium

Bruins Varsity Soccer vs Verdigris 6 PM; Custer Stadium (G) 8 PM; Custer Stadium (B)

Bartlesville Schools Spring Break March 18-22

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Fri, Mar 1

7 PM

7 PM

9 AM

Musical Moments! Benefitting St. John Catholic School

Dance for Freedom Showcase

St. John Catholic Church

1500 King Dr.

Caregiver Support Group Hopestone Cancer Support Center 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

All Caregivers are welcome.

10 AM

Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints Quilt Exhibit Continues

715 S. Johnstone Ave. Baroque organ concerto & Christian jazz to music of James Taylor. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students 12-over, and children are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Grace Community Church

Join us for a dance showcase and help end slavery! Your $5 donation will go directly to end human trafficking. To learn more visit danceforfreedom.foundation.

Uncork Your Support St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Mon, Mar 4 10 AM

Elder Care Open House Tour Elder Care 1223 Swan Dr. Learn about Elder Care’s many programs that help mature adults live happy, healthy, independent lives. Take a guided tour of Elder Care.

Price Tower Arts Center

9 PM

210 E. 9th St.

1 PM

510 S. Dewey Ave.

Live Music

Wine tasting event with hearty appetizers! Tickets: http://bit.ly/LFYS_Uncork. $75/each. Benefits Lowe Family Young Scholars Program

Watercolor & Acrylic Painting Classes for Kids

Karaoke Party

Instructor Ashley Droigk will teach the classes from 1-8:30 pm, Monday through Thursday of each week, by appointment.

Cost is $15 per student, or a family rate of $10 per child per hour is available.

Material Pulses: Seven Viewpoints, an exhibition focused on the art of quiltmaking, presents 17 works by seven fiber artists representing the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The exhibit runs until March 16.

1 PM

Solo Club 408 E. 2nd St.

Live Music Osage Casino Bartlesville 222 Allen Rd.

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

Sat, Mar 2

8 PM

Nellis Hall-Coffeyville Community Center

8:30 AM

Live Music

400 W. 11th Street, Coffeyville

Inter-State Farm and Home Show

Inter-State Farm and Home Show

The Inter-State Farm and Home Show brings together agriculture and residential vendors from SE Kansas & NE Oklahoma. The show runs until 7pm.

6:30 PM

Nellis Hall-Coffeyville Community Center 400 W. 11th Street, Coffeyville The Inter-State Farm and Home Show brings together agriculture and residential vendors from SE Kansas & NE OK.

Price Tower Copper Bar 510 S Dewey Ave.

Tue, Mar 5 10 AM

8:30 PM

Price Tower Arts Center

Karaoke

510 S. Dewey Ave.

Tinkers GlassHouse 600 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

9 AM

Dance for Freedom Dance-a-Thon

Open Mic Night

Price Tower Arts Center

Stage Art Dance

Painted Horse Bar & Grille

510 S. Dewey Ave.

308 S Dewey Ave.

110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd.

Join us in supporting Price Tower Arts Center for a night of fun at the best party of the year! There will be live music by The Time Machine Band, live speed painting by Amy Burkman and an auction with unique trips and experiences. For more info call 918-336-4949.

The Dance-a-thon is a day full of professional dance instruction, education and awareness about human trafficking.

6:30 PM

510 S. Dewey Ave.

Fine Art Class

Price Tower Arts Center Annual Gala

Mardi Gras 2019

Price Tower Arts Center

Instructor Valerie Jones teaches art techniques at the level of the individual.

Classes are Tuesday from 10am until noon, cost is $20 per week, plus $10 fee if you do not bring your own supplies.

Visit valeriejones.com or contact Valerie at valeriejonesart@gmail to join the class.

Live Music with RPM

7:30 PM

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub

The Sound of Music presented by Broadway in Bartlesville

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

Bartlesville Community Center

Sun, Mar 3

300 SE Adams Blvd.

8th Street & Keeler Ave.

3-5 PM

Get ready for Mardi Gras 2019, Bartlesville's best pary, including a Cajun dinner, drinks, dancing to Area 51 band and an auction benefiting Martha's Task.

Life Drawing with Model

This new stage production of The Sound of Music, directed by Jack O'Brien. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family.

For tickets or info call 918-336-2787.

Father Lynch Hall

Price Tower Arts Center 510 S. Dewey Ave.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Wed, Mar 6 1-4 PM

Open Studio Price Tower Arts Center 510 S. Dewey Ave. Bring your own project and supplies to enjoy the company of others while making art. The open studio is free, and one of the most popular activities at the Bartlesville Art Association.

4 PM

CMT Auditions for Oklahoma!

Summer Production Madison Middle School 5900 Baylor Dr. 1st round Auditions for summer production of Oklahoma! Youth ages 7-17 by Sept.1,2019 Appt. REQUIRED beginning Jan.12. Visit www.cmtonstage.com or call 918-336-0558 for details.

7:30 PM

Songbox Tinkers GlassHouse 600 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

Thu, Mar 7 10 AM

Great American Conference Championship BHS Bruin Field House

7 PM

10 AM

Stray Kats Movie Night Heritage Theatre Café & Pub

Great American Conference Championship

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

BHS Bruin Field House

The Adventures of Robin Hood presented by Theatre of Bartlesville

Price Tower Arts Center 510 S. Dewey Ave. Learn to recognize and establish the main lines, balance, and gesture of the pose in this three-week course. Consumable Materials Fee: $10.

1-3 PM

Beginning Watercolor Class Price Tower Arts Center 510 S. Dewey Ave. Cost is $20 per class, all supplies are included. Contact Martha at marthareyburn@gmail.com to register

10 AM

OLLI@OSU Lifelong Learning Classes for Seniors

1700 SE Hillcrest Dr.

Various Locations

Originally created for The Old Globe Theater in San Diego, and fashioned with a new take on the popular legend, it’s both a romp full of swashbuckling fun and romance, and a moving tale of a young man’s discovery of his responsibility towards his fellow man.

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

No tests, no grades, just learning for fun!

Nine OLLI@OSU lifelong learning classes run weekly from Feb. 11 - Mar. 21. Full information and registration available online at education.okstate.edu/olli.

7 PM

Tue, Mar 12

Bartlesville Women’s Network Women’s History-Maker Celebration

Theatre of Bartlesville

Noon

Lunch Music with Sophie Walker

312 S Dewey Ave.

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub

Tri County Tech, Osage Room 6101 Nowata Rd. Nominees for History-Maker of the Year are advocates or pioneers devoted to improving the human condition in any arena of human life. For more info visit http://bartlesville.org/womensnetwork.

The public is invited to this free event.

2019 Talent Showcase presented

by Relay for Life

10 AM

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub

Fine Art Class

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

Price Tower Arts Center

An evening celebrating local talent in support of Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. Social hour 7-8pm, with the Talent Showcase 8-10pm. Features poetry, music, performance & karaoke. Admission is $10, under 16 free.

Call 918-691-0281 for tickets or info.

The Adventures of Robin Hood presented by Theatre of Bartlesville Theatre of Bartlesville

Fri, Mar 8

312 S Dewey Ave.

4 PM

6th Annual Civitan Club Paddle Party Quarter Auction Fundraiser

CMT Auditions for Oklahoma!

Summer Production

Haskell Event Center 115 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

5900 Baylor Dr.

A fun combination of auction & game of chance to have a chance to win a gift worth a minimum of $25 for 25¢! Bring a roll of quarters - each paddle costs $5.

7 PM

The Adventures of Robin Hood presented by Theatre of Bartlesville Theatre of Bartlesville

510 S. Dewey Ave. See March 5 for event information.

5:30 PM

Women’s Cancer Support Group Hopestone Cancer Support Center 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

For all women currently in treatment, newly diagnosed, & all survivors. Join us to receive support from those who have been on a similar journey, make friends, & share ideas.

7 PM

Anti-Bullying Seminar with Judge Russell Vaclaw

Madison Middle School

1700 SE Hillcrest Dr.

An Introduction to Sketching

Mon, Mar 11

8 PM

Live Music

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey Hosted by Oklahomans for Equity Bartlesville and Heritage Theatre Café & Pub.

Wed, Mar 13

312 S Dewey Ave.

Price Tower Copper Bar

Family Movie Night

510 S Dewey Ave.

10 AM

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 8:30 PM

Woolaroc Animal Barn Opens for the Season

Karaoke

Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve

9 PM

Painted Horse Bar & Grille

1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd.

The Blake Camp Band

110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd.

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

The Animal Barn includes many animals & will be open 10 am through Sept. 3.

Solo Club

Trivia Night

408 E. 2nd St.

Tinkers GlassHouse

1-4 PM

Sat, Mar 9

600 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

Open Studio

7:30 AM

Sun, Mar 10

Hopestone Cancer Support Center

Shamrock the ‘Ville 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run to benefit MMO

2 PM

206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

Downtown Bartlesville

This group will study the uses, both medical & everyday, of different herbs & good nutritional practices.

6th Street & Dewey Ave.

1:30 PM

Nutrition & Herb Study Group

4 PM

CMT Auditions for Oklahoma!

Summer Production

Price Tower Arts Center

Shamrock the 'Ville is a St. Patricks Day celebration in downtown Bartlesville.

Festivities include a 5K race, 1-Mile Fun Run, prizes and great costumes. All proceeds benefit Mary Martha Outreach.

510 S. Dewey Ave. See March 6 for event information.

7:30 PM

The Adventures of Robin Hood presented by Theatre of Bartlesville

Songbox

Theatre of Bartlesville

Tinkers GlassHouse

312 S Dewey Ave.

600 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

See March 7 for event info.

Madison Middle School 5900 Baylor Dr.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Thu, Mar 14

Sun, Mar 17

6:30 PM

Happiest Hour with Steve Sutherland

Noon

1 PM

Tornadoes, Twisters & Terror

Free Family Funday

Bartlesville Area History Museum

Price Tower

401 S. Johnstone Ave., 5th Floor

510 S. Dewey Ave.

Program recognizes the 37th anniversary of the tornado that hit west Bartlesville.

.Tue,

Mar 19

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

Fri, Mar 22

Tue, Mar 26 10 AM

Fine Art Class Price Tower Arts Center 510 S. Dewey Ave.

11 AM

5:30 PM

10 AM

Women’s Cancer Support Group

6 PM

March Mania Hosted by Arvest

Fine Art Class

Arvest Eastside Branch

Hopestone Cancer Support Center

APDA Parkinson's Caregivers Support Group Meeting

Price Tower Arts Center

4225 SE Adams Rd.

206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

Enjoy the games with Arvest! Refreshments served while you enjoy locally broadcast games on big-screen TVs.

For all women currently in treatment, newly diagnosed, & all survivors. Join us to receive support from those who have been on a similar journey, make friends, & share ideas. .

510 S. Dewey Ave.

JPMC Lower Level Classroom 3500 E. Frank Phillips Blvd.

5:30-7:30 PM

Kids Paint Class 6:30 PM

Price Tower Arts Center

7 PM

Music with Alan & Donna Beckworth

510 S. Dewey Ave..

Kitchen Table Jam Open Mic

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

Wed, Mar 20

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

1 PM

9 PM

BAHM Spring Break Program 7 PM

Live Music with Jesse Weaver

Bartlesville Area History Museum

Solo Club

Karaoke

401 S. Johnstone Ave., 5th Floor

408 E. 2nd St.

Fri, Mar 15

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub

Spring Break program/2nd-6th grade “Blazes and Blazes” Bartlesville History of Law Enforcement and Fire 1-3 p.m.

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey.

8:30 PM

Thu, Mar 28

Elks Lodge of Bartlesville

600 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

1-3 PM

1060 Swan Dr.

Beginning Watercolor Class

Thu, Mar 21

Top-Flight Athletics Booster Club presents family bingo night! Tickets on sale now! $10 online or $12 at the door!

Price Tower Arts Center

11 AM

Waxing Poetic: Painting with Oil and Cold Wax

March Mania Hosted by Arvest

7:30 PM

Price Tower Arts Center

Arvest Eastside Branch

510 S. Dewey Ave.

4225 SE Adams Rd.

Pianistic Passion presented by Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy the games with Arvest! Refreshments served & games on big-screen TVs.

Free social evening with live entertainment, food, and giveaways. Open to anyone in the community over 60.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Daniel Epstein comes to Bartlesville for the first time. Call 918-336-2787 for more info.

1-3 PM

Heritage Theatre Café & Pub

Price Tower Arts Center

306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

510 S. Dewey Ave.

Live Music

1 PM

Price Tower Copper Bar

Price Tower Copper Bar

BAHM Spring Break Program

510 S Dewey Ave.

510 S Dewey Ave.

Bartlesville Area History Museum

8 PM

Live Music

Poetry Night with Morris McCorvey Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

Tinkers GlassHouse

Live Music St. Patrick’s Celebration 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd.

1:30 PM

8:30 PM

Nutrition & Herb Study Group

Trivia Night

Hopestone Cancer Support Center

Tinkers GlassHouse

206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

600 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

5 PM

Parkinson’s Support Group Elder Care 1223 Swan Dr.

Elder Care 1223 Swan Dr.

Beginning Watercolor Class

Spring Break program/2nd-6th grade “Bridges of Washington County” 1-3 p.m.

5:30 PM

Golden Hour

300 SE Adams Blvd.

8 PM

401 S. Johnstone Ave., 5th Floor

510 S. Dewey Ave.

Bartlesville Community Center

Big Green Party

Painted Horse Bar & Grille

Tinkers GlassHouse

Tinkers GlassHouse

Sat, Mar 16

600 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

7:30 PM

Songbox

Songbox

408 E. 2nd St.

Karaoke Contest

510 S. Dewey Ave.

600 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.

Solo Club

8:30 PM

Price Tower Arts Center

6 PM 7:30 PM

Instructor is Lori Roll. Cost is $73 plus $15 for painting supplies.

1-4 PM

Open Studio

Top Flight Athletics Booster Club Bingo Night

Live Music

10 AM

Sat, Mar 23

Wed, Mar 27

6:30 PM

Happiest Hour Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

Fri, Mar 29 7 PM

Murder Mystery Theatre Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

Sat, Mar 30 7 PM

Improv Comedy Night Heritage Theatre Café & Pub 306 E. Don Tyler Ave., Dewey

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RECURRING

EVENTS

MONDAY 9 AM

Flow Class

11 AM

7 PM

Preschooler Storytime

Nightshift Karaoke

Bartlesville Public Library

Osage Casino

Bliss Studio

1 PM

9 PM

10 AM

Open Studio

Angelo’s Karaoke (21+)

Citizenship Class

Price Tower Design Center

Angelo’s Tavern

4:30 PM

FRIDAY

Bartlesville Public Library

2nd Street Flat

4:30 PM

Flow Class

118 A W. 2nd St.

Flow Class

Bliss Studio

5:30 AM

Power Yoga & Meditation

Bliss Studio

Bliss Studio

6 PM

Angelo’s Tavern 130 S. Cherokee Ave.

5 PM

Vinyasa Yoga

REFIT

9 AM

Bartlesville Public Library

Flow Class

2nd Street Flat

Vinyasa Yoga Bartlesville Art Association

5:30 PM

Price Tower Design Center 500 S. Dewey Ave.

Spanish Class

Bartlesville Artisan Market Washington Park Mall 2350 SE Washington Blvd.

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S. Johnstone Ave.

Bartlesville Public Library

TUESDAY 8 AM

Bartlesville Yoga MON/THURS: Bartlesville Civic Ballet Studio, 110 W. 2nd TUES: Hillcrest Country Club, 1901 Price Road

Citizenship Class

10 AM

Bartlesville Public Library

Fine Art Class Price Tower Design Center

THURSDAY

11 AM

Flow Class

8 AM

Power Yoga & Meditation

Bliss Studio

Flow Class

Bliss Studio

9:30 AM

Bliss Studio 12 PM

Gentle Yoga & Meditation

9:30 AM

Eat Healthy, Be Active

Bliss Studio

Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Bartlesville Public Library

Bartlesville Weight Watchers Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd.

Bliss Studio

2nd Street Flat

10 AM

Fine Art Class BAA Price Tower Design Center

Bartleville Civic Ballet Studio

Gentle Yoga & Meditation Bliss Studio

9 PM

Live Music Solo Club

Caregiver Support Group

10 AM

Elder Care

Babies & Toddlers Storytime

Live Music Osage Casino

9 PM

6 PM

Bartlesville Public Library

Prana Vinyasa Flow Yoga

ESL Conversion Class

Bliss Studio

Hillcrest Country Club

Bartlesville Public Library

319 S. Dewey Ave.

Flow Class

WW Wellness Workshop

Bliss Studio

Bartlesville Community Center

SATURDAY 8:30 AM

Flow Class Bliss Studio

Elder Care

7 PM

11 AM

1223 Swan Dr.

Tuesday Trivia

Preschooler Storytime

10 AM

Painted Horse Bar & Grill

Bartlesville Public Library

Bartlesville Artisan Market

Darts

1 PM

Washington Park Mall

All-Ages Storytime

WCSPCA Adoption Event

Bartlesville Public Library

Petco

Beginning Watercolor Art Class

Gentle Yoga & Meditation

Price Tower Design Center

Bliss Studio

Solo Club

Osage Casino 222 Allen Road

WEDNESDAY 9 AM

Painted Horse Bar & Grille 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd.

Flow Class

9 AM

Solo Club

5:30 PM

7 PM

WW Wellness Workshop

Gentle Stretch Yoga

Bartlesville Community Center

2nd Street Flat

6 PM

SUNDAY

Bliss Studio

Tapestry Weaving Class

408 E. 2nd St.

Price Tower Design Center

Flow Class 10 AM

7 PM

Bliss Studio

Upper Room Noon Worship Service

Babies & Toddlers Storytime

Gentle Stretch Yoga

Johnstone/Sare Bldg. - 3rd Floor

Bartlesville Public Library

2nd Street Flat

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ONCE UPON A TIME

Girl Scout Memories

by Rita Thurman Barnes Once upon a time, there were so many Girl Scouts in our old home town one could scarcely count them all, or so it seemed to me at the time.

You see, I was a Girl Scout for a year or so at the Horace Mann Institute of Higher Education at 11th and South Jennings where the Education Service Center is now located.

According to the Bartlesville Council, the Girl Scout organization spread to Oklahoma with the first troops beginning in Bartlesville in 1914 but, even that date was just a bit before my time.

have mine today, as you can see in the photo.

Inside the book at the very front is a page where I entered my name, troop number, the office I held and the names of three other troop officers. At the very top of that list, I saw my old friend Carol Hill (Bratten’s) name and I often see her via Facebook. I haven’t seen her personally in more than 50 years but looking at the troop manual takes me way back to the days when everyone wore pony tails and bobby sox.

Which leads me to something that always puzzles me - why we remember the things we do. I can still recall the sound of Mrs. Salzman’s voice and

I think I might still be able to pick her face from a lineup. I can also remember a song she taught us and when I have a problem going to sleep at night, it often pops into my head and I sing along. I tried to call my friend Carol to help me verify the song lyrics Mrs. Salzman taught us that year, but she didn’t answer. It sounded phonetically in part like this: Aye, aye aye ekee aye kie anah. Aye aye aye ekee aye kie anah awu awu a dee me chi che.

I often wonder if those words might have been some Native American chant, but I don’t remember asking or if we were ever told. So, on long, cold winter nights, I just sing along and dream it’s 1957 again.

The Girl Scout Troop Number 8 at Horace Mann Elementary met on the first floor of the old two-story school building in what I recall as the music room. For those of you who remember the layout of the school, it was directly below the 6th grade classroom circa 1957. I remember our troop leader’s name was Mrs. C.W. Salzman, a tall blonde woman whose daughter attended along with her.

I have one very vivid memory of my Scouting days that lingers with me all these 62 years later. I don’t know why it’s still present after all this time, but it is. I can close my eyes and see the layout of the classroom with all the little desks pushed to the side to make room for group activities. In those days, not every girl had a uniform but everyone had a Girl Scout manual and I still

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Corey Smith: Concert Guy Corey Smith with Def Leppard

by Tim Hudson How many concerts do most people see in a year’s time? Four or five maybe, 10 if you’re really into it. One Bartlesville man went to a few more than that, finishing 2018 with 77 shows under his belt.

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“The first show I saw in 2018 was the Moody Blues, at the BOK Center on January 23, and the last was Bad Company at the Paradise Cove at the River Spirit Casino, on December 28,” says Bartlesville resident Corey Smith. “I saw shows at practically every venue in Tulsa.”

While he says he’s basically a “classic rock” fan, the grand list of Smith’s concerts are all across the board. It includes such diverse acts as Jewel, Judas Priest, Earth Wind & Fire, and the Oak Ridge Boys, among many, many others.

During the course of the year, Smith kept record on social media; posting pictures, setlists, and reviews of many of the shows. After being questioned numerous time from friends as to which show was his favorite, he narrowed it down to ten — in no particular order: John Fogerty, Bob Seger, The Eagles, Robert Plant, Billy Idol, Def Leppard / Journey, Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, Stevie Wonder, Little Steven and The Disciples Of Soul, and Generation Axe. When pressed, however, Corey says that Bob Seger really stands out to him.

“That one was rescheduled from an earlier date, and I was really looking forward to it,” he says. “And the show did not disappoint; it was great.”

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Kansas, progressive rock giants from the 70s, was one of his favorites.

“Kansas was really memorable because I got a pick, and they don’t give picks out from the stage,” he said. “They had one of their representatives come down and give me a pick.”

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Another instance where he got a pick was at a concert by rockabilly crooner Chris Isaak.

“I met him before the show and told him he was my 73rd show of the year,” Corey says. “He asked for my favorites and I mentioned John Fogerty. Chris then said ‘John is a friend of mine.

Will have to see if we can top him for ya.’ It was a great show, but it’s hard to beat Fogerty.”

He says of all the venues he’s been to for shows, the Hard Rock Casino is his favorite.

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“Of all the shows I saw this year, I only saw two at Cain’s [Ballroom], which surprised me. I really like the Brady [Theater] and the Tulsa Theater, because you can’t beat the old theaters for acoustics. They have older small seats though.”

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Corey says that he’s not going to be looking to try to best his current record anytime soon.

“I’m still gonna be going to shows, but not like this past year. There at the end I was battling getting sick and exhausted,” he said. “I think the first show I have scheduled this year is Metallica and they are always good.”

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Bruce Phelps Price

by Joe Todd Bruce Phelps Price was born June 25, 1919 in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. His father, Ora Price, was in France during World War One and had a friend named Bruce Phelps that was killed in action in France. Ora named his son after that friend.

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Bruce played the flute in high school and graduated in 1937. Upon graduation, he had a scholarship and attended the Ernest Whims Music School in Brooklyn, New York. Back then, the cost of his education was only $500 a year, which covered room, board, and everything else.

He received his degree in 1941 and was drafted into the Army in 1942 after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was sent to Fort Grant, Illinois for Basic Training, where he had medical basic training before being sent to Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver. He was at Fitzsimmons for only five or six weeks before he was sent to Percy Jones Army Hospital, in Battle Creek, Michigan. He began treating soldiers and marines that had been wounded in battle, the first of which were from Guadalcanal.

Bruce worked in the Operations Research Section, which is basic application of mathematics to management, and was a mathematical statistician. His job was to optimize the blending of gasoline. He blended gasoline in such a way that he could determine gas at sea level would be different than the gas in Denver, and made the necessary adjustments to the mixtures.

Price retired from Phillips in 1982 and became president of the Allied Arts. He helped organize the Bartlesville Symphony, serving as conductor and leading performances in the Adams Building auditorium at the time. He was conductor for 14 years before deciding to play the flute in the orchestra. Mr. Price died December 8, 2018, just short of his 100th birthday. Bruce Price is one of the heroes of the Greatest Generation, and although he did not serve overseas, he was instrumental in helping to win World War II. We are all in his debt for his contributions to Bartlesville.

He worked at Percy Jones Hospital for several months before being sent to Biloxi, Mississippi, where the Army Air Corps had Basic Training. He was in charge of giving psychomotor tests to the soldiers to test their precision and coordination. This test helped determine if soldiers would be good pilots, and was instrumental in selecting the best men for pilot training. Many of the best pilots in the Army Air Corps were selected by Mr. Price.

He spent the rest of his army career at Biloxi providing psychomotor testing, but was notified in December 1944 that he might be sent overseas to treat the wounded soldiers at the Battle of the Bulge. However, that battle ended before he could ship out and he did not go overseas.

He volunteered for the Philippines, but his request was turned down, and he was told to stay at Biloxi and continue his testing. After the war ended, he attended the University of Texas in Austin. He knew music would not be a lucrative career, and began working for Robert Graham, who got a job with Phillips in Bartlesville in 1955 and brought Bruce with him.

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Work Doesn’t Have to be a Burden

by Lindel Fields “People in the United States work to live at 65,” may well be one of the most profound statements I have heard in my lifetime. My daughter said this after spending seven months in Asia. Her account caused me to think about how we are living the precious life we have.

The majority of us have to work, but that doesn’t mean it should be a burden. Take all-star quarterback Tom Brady, for example. He is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time; he could easily transition into broadcasting, which would be much kinder to his body. But after watching him in a preSuper Bowl interview, I quickly realized why he hadn’t. In the interview, Brady explained that he loves what he does, his coach, and the fans. He adores the game. Why would he leave something he is great at and loves?

working to live at 65. It’s easy to fool ourselves into thinking, “When I have a nice house, and a new car, then I will be happy.” But in reality, happiness is possible for all of us, right now.

While employers can do things to increase work satisfaction, the primary responsibility for experiencing happiness at work lies within each of us. Finding ongoing happiness in our work life is achievable, but takes practice. Start with these three habits.

Unite your values to your work. These can include being gracious to others, encouraging others, working with integrity, being a role model for your children, and providing for your family. Weaving your values into your work life can give greater meaning to your job.

Unfortunately, survey after survey suggests that Brady is in the minority. The 2017 Mind the Workplace report, released by the Mental Health America (MHA) nonprofit and The Faas Foundation, surveyed more than 17,000 U.S. workers in 19 industries. They found that 71% of employees were either “actively looking for new job opportunities” or had the topic on their minds “always, often, or sometimes.”

Exercise happiness at work. It sounds simple, but can be difficult to put into action. We all want to have the best employer or manager, but we may not. There is an old saying “whether you look for the good, or look for the bad, you will find it.” Dwell on the parts of your work you enjoy, and avoid negative people and gossip.

It appears my daughter’s take on the American workforce is accurate. Work has become merely the means to an end.

Otherwise, why on earth would a staggering 71% of people continue to work in a job that does not make them happy, let alone fulfilled?

Don’t save gratitude for the “big” things in life. The habit of gratitude starts with recognizing you can be thankful for the small stuff alongside the big stuff. Even if it is as simple as being grateful for a sunny day, a good parking spot, or the free breakroom coffee, don’t leave anything out when practicing gratitude.

Virgin Founder, Richard Branson, says, “In my everyday life, balance is what stops me from burning out. I don’t see work and play as separate – it’s all living.” Branson’s take on life is something we can all learn from.

Now you might be thinking it easy for guys like Richard Branson and Tom Brady to be happy with their careers – they are rich. Remember, it was my daughter’s experience in Asia, where poverty is the norm, that suggested we are

Taking small steps each day to prioritize our lives and perhaps change our attitude can significantly increase our happiness. Abraham Lincoln said, “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” The good news is, we can decide to be happy at work. I would even venture to say that practicing happiness at work could bring us opportunities we may not have had otherwise.

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COMPASSION & CARE

Bartlesville Health & Rehab Family-Owned Business Offers Engaging Activities

by Mike Wilt Located at 3434 SE Kentucky Place just north of Jane Phillips Medical Center, the family-owned-and-operated business provides both long-term and short-term care.

“We take pride in having our own therapy department that offers physical rehabilitation along with occupational and speech therapy,” said Administrator Sandra Brown.

Occupational therapy works with the activities of daily living and hand-to-eye coordination while physical therapy helps to improve walking and provides passive and active exercise. Speech therapy works with resident’s speech patterns and problems with swallowing, as well as defects that relate to speech.

“All of these services are provided in house by our very own professionals,” said Brown. “This means our residents are able to receive immediate, compassionate care. BHRC’s goal is to provide patients the services they need to become stronger and get home sooner.”

Duly certified by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community also provides personalized attention that includes bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, medication administration, mobility and dining.

“And one of the most important things to look for when choosing a nursing facility for your loved one, is that residents have regularly scheduled and stimulating activities seven days a week,” said Brown.

Residents have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of activities aimed at satisfying their interests, keeping them mentally and physically active, and just allowing them to enjoy life.

“We want our residents to be out and about, to have fun and to have something to look forward to every day.”

The facility recently completed an extensive remodeling project along the northwest wing. This allows for more spacious rooms and bathrooms for residents. The remodel also included open space and updates to the administrative offices. Similar improvements in other areas and wings are forthcoming.

In addition, a backup generator was recently installed.

“This will allow us to protect and care for our residents 24/7 in the

event our main power is comprised due to adverse weather or some unforeseen circumstance.”

The staff at Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community also works closely with residents’ family members.

“We enjoy a lot of interaction with families whether that is in large groups or one-on-one,” Brown said.

The facility boasts a sizable community room that is available for family members to reserve for various occasions.

Bartlesville Health and Rehab Community is owned by Alex and Missy Dout. Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. He also completed the Oklahoma State Nursing Administration school at the University of Oklahoma. Missy has over 15 years of experience in the long-term care industry.

With over 12 years’ experience, Sandra Brown has a master’s degree in business administration from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and completed Administrator University through the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for LongTerm Care.

“Because we are family owned, we enjoy a unique relationship with our residents,” Brown said. “They share great stoBartlesville Health & Rehab Community ries and advice and we have a 3434 SE Kentucky Place better appreciation and underBartlesville, OK 74006 standing of the aging process.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Hopestone Center Helping

by Kelsey Walker Cancer. It may seem like such a simple word, and yet it can reverberate with fear of the unknown.

“What am I going to do? What’s the process? Am I going to live a day, or am I going to live a year? It’s such a scary word,” recalls cancer survivor Mike Proctor. “It doesn’t matter how much money you have, what race you are, how old you are … somebody you know has cancer.”

“We try to provide the services that cancer patients need on an everyday basis,” says Executive Director Debbie Halpin. “It’s a privilege to be able to help people. And through the community’s generosity and kindness, we’re able to do that. We make a difference in people’s lives … we bring hope.”

Hopestone was founded in 2012 by the late Dr. Jennifer McKissick, herself a breast cancer warrior. She envisioned a place where the cancer community could come for support, education, exercise, and the arts.

“When a person is diagnosed with cancer, that DR. McKISSICK represents possibly a spouse, possibly children, possibly grandchildren, coworkers, “Bartlesville maybe doesn’t even know friends … it rocks their world,” adds surwhat we have in Hopestone,” Elmore vivor Jason Elmore. says. “If you looked all across the country and tried to find something like this — At Hopestone Cancer Support Center to help people diagnosed with cancer of Bartlesville, patients, survivors, caretakand their families — you just simply caners, and anyone in the community can find not find it.” comfort, compassion, empathy, and hope.

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Hopestone officially opened its doors to the public on January 8, 2013, offering wigs, an informational library, a pottery program, and exercise classes such as yoga, tai chi, and Pilates at a leased facility at 120 S.W. Frank Phillips Blvd. A few dozen patients steadily trickled in that first year from Washington, Nowata and Osage counties, and Hopestone has grown every year since. Patients now come from a much broader area — from Tulsa to Independence, Kansas, and from Ponca City to Miami, Oklahoma. In 2017, the nonprofit purchased and relocated to the historic Kress Building at 206 S.E. Frank Phillips Blvd., where services have continued to expand in the larger space.

Hopestone now offers a wide variety of support groups, transportation assistance, prescription assistance, a meal program, prosthetics, medical equipment, massage therapy, a music library, hats, scarves, wigs, and many other things that patients and their families need to help them on their journey. Most importantly, cancer patients, survivors, and

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Cancer Patients Find Hope caregivers of those currently in treatment never pay a fee for services.

“Cancer patients shouldn’t have to pay for anything — they already pay enough,” says Halpin. “That is all taken care of by our generous donors and people in the community who pay small fees to have access to our programs.”

Halpin said those who come through the doors should know they will be greeted by someone who can understand the challenge they face.

Hopestone is staffed by volunteers who are themselves former cancer patients.

So when a new person walks into Hopestone, they will be greeted by someone who has walked in their shoes.

“Don’t be afraid of walking in the door, because as soon as you get past the door, it will change your journey tremendously,” says Hopestone patient Katy Raney.

A big part of what Hopestone offers is to build on that immediate connection by partnering new people with a mentor who can offer advice and a similar point of reference.

“It’s just a feeling of connectedness, that I’m not alone,” says Elmore. “There are other people going through the same thing and they have families and they have concerns. That’s what really touches me.”

“It doesn’t matter how much money you have, what race you are, how old you are … somebody you know has cancer.”

— Mike Proctor, cancer survivor “I just see every day what these services we’re able to provide to the patients mean to them,” says Halpin. “And that’s my purpose. And that’s our purpose.

That’s why we’re here.”

Hopestone also offers educational programs that are both cancer focused and whole-health focused. The annual Men’s Health Day will be offered on April 27, which covers men’s health in general and features a male-only panel of physicians who speak and answer questions.

A similar Ladies Health Day is offered in the fall.

To celebrate Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, Kids Kamp on September 29 offers children with cancer and their siblings a day of fun with activities, art, and goody bags.

Ongoing monthly offerings at Hopestone include the adults-only Paint & Pour and children-friendly Pizza, Pop & Paint art nights with beverages, snacks, and step-by-step painting instructions. Paint & Pour classes are free for cancer patients, survivors, and those who are caring for someone in treatment. Children with cancer and their siblings are welcome at no charge to the Pizza, Pop & Paint events. The public is also welcome, but must pay a fee.

Other upcoming educational sessions will include a medical cannabis presentation, as well as nutritional and general health programs.

For more information about upcoming events or services offered by Hopestone, visit the facility, call 918-8761709 or 918-766-HOPE (4673), or find Hopestone Cancer Support Center on Facebook.

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DISCOVER DEWEY

DeShazo’s Rexall Drug

by Bill Woodard In the 1950s, 60s, and likely the 40s, it was simply DeShazo’s. Mom never said “I need you to run to the Rexall Drug Store,” or even “I need you to run to the drug store.” It was always “Run down to DeShazo’s and ...”

EARL DESHAZO

The first drug store in Dewey was opened in 1905 by the Booker brothers, just north of the Dewey Hotel. In 1906, the drug store was moved to the 300 block of 8th street. It was the Booker Drug Store that eventually became DeShazo’s Rexall Drug.

The stories of pioneer businesses are almost always stories of pioneers themselves, and DeShazo’s is no different. Earl DeShazo was born in Cedar Vale, Kansas, May 18, 1892. In 1906, Earl and his 12year-old sister, Gladys, moved to Ochelata, Indian Territory, to live with their Uncle, Ben Rowland. Mr. Rowland owned the drug store in Ochelata, where Earl went to work as a clerk. In the early years of the 20th century, it was common for men to learn their profession by apprenticing, and it was from his uncle that Earl learned the pharmacy business.

During World War I, Earl enlisted and spent two years in the Army. After he returned from the service, he worked for drug stores in Bartlesville, Sapulpa, ,Nowata, and Barnsdall. In 1920, Earl went to work for Kerr Drug Store, where Miss Josephine Ott was working at the store soda fountain. Earl and Josephine were married in 1922, and in 1927 moved with their two young sons to Dewey. There, Earl worked for Dr. L.D. Hudson in the Red Cross Drug Store, which interestingly, was only three storefronts down from Booker Drug. In 1939, Earl bought the Booker store and it became DeShazo Rexall Drug.

By this time, Earl and Josephine had added another son and daughter to their family and moved into a large two-story home at 223 North Cherokee, in Dewey.

Dewey Main Street circa 1917.

Other than occasionally having to walk the five blocks to fetch something for mom, DeShazo’s brings back fond memories. DeShazo’s is where we bought our medicines, like Bayer aspirin, Philips’ Milk of Magnesia (another not so fond memory) or, if we were lucky, Pepto Bismol. It has been mentioned before that DeShazo’s made the best cherry limeades ever. It was also where we bought school supplies, dad bought razor blades, and mom got her lipstick.

Two of Earl and Josephine’s sons, Don and Kirk, followed in their father’s footsteps. By then, on-the-job training wasn’t enough. Both boys graduated from the Oklahoma University Pharmacy

School and became registered pharmacists. It’s a good bet that they had more hands-on experience than many of their professors. DeShazo’s closed in 1971, but the DeShazo legacy continues. Don and Kirk opened Boulevard Pharmacy in 1965 on Frank Phillips Boulevard in Bartlesville. A great-granddaughter of Earl’s works there today.

FROM THE AUTHOR: Earl and Josephine's last child, Sudi, was born in 1943. We grew up a block apart and have been friends for about 70 years. I am thankful for the 70 years of friendship, for the photographs, and for help with this story.

Sudi Deshazo and her cousin, Lynn Dixon, working behind the counter at Dewey Rexall Soda Fountain in 1955.

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For traditional medical practices, it is a numbers game: The more patients a doctor sees, the more money produced. So, traditional practices are financially incentivized to see the patient more often. Direct Primary Care practices have a set number of patients, and the price remains the same—no matter how many times you are examined by or communicate with the doctor. Dr. Williams has a built-in incentive to keep patients healthier.

“If my parking lot is full, I am doing something wrong,” said Dr. Williams.

“Surprisingly, Med Club has a large number of Medicare patients,” said Dr. Williams. Many older patients are frustrated by traditional medical practices because of limited appointment times and restricted physician access. Med Club provides the time to create and sustain an enduring and trusting patient/doctor relationship.

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Dr. Williams has more than 20 years of medical experience providing healthcare to patients of all ages. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. She has participated in an Emergency Medicine Fellowship program. The American Academy of Family Practice has recognized her with the distinguished honor of the “Degree of Fellow.” In 2016, she received a master’s degree in health care administration from Oklahoma State University. Strong medical experience and specialized business knowledge have provided her the confidence to leave traditional medicine practice norms to become an innovator and medical economic leader.

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SENIOR LIVING

Senior Living with a Personal Touch Brookdale Helps Residents Make Transition in Lifestyle

by Grace A. Birdman The transition to a lifestyle of senior living can be a challenging one for seniors and their families. But it doesn’t have to be. Brookdale Senior Living has been part of the Bartlesville Community since 1995, and prides itself in welcoming residents into a positive community full of many options for active retirement life.

Brookdale has two locations in Bartlesville, North and South — each offering independent living and assisted living options to residents. The facilities also provide memory care, health care, and continuing care in the retirement communities. Brookdale prides itself in being a retirement community that offers personalized assisted living options for seniors.

“Our high level of care and person-centered approach to residents sets us ahead of other assisted living providers,” said Rick Woodward, Brookdale Bartlesville’s marketing director and community liaison. “Our staff and administration have long tenures in our community and view our residents as family. As part of the largest senior living company in the nation, we also offer continuing education options to our staff so they can provide the best possible care.”

Woodward says at Brookdale Bartlesville, they aim to provide an assisted living lifestyle that allows residents to do “what they want” by helping them remain as independent as possible.

“Our two local communities offer compassionate assisted living and memory care, providing a high acuity level. We help our residents live life to the fullest and offer a person-centered approach to care,” said Woodward. “Our communities are smaller by design to allow excellent staff-to-resident ratios, giving our residents much more personal care and attention.”

Both of Brookdale Bartlesville’s locations are intimate, singlestory buildings, which makes all community areas easily accessible for individuals with limited mobility. The private apartments feature full kitchenettes complete with refrigerator and microwave, private full-size baths with step-in showers and safety bars, and several different floor plans designed for spacious living.

Locations offer residents all the comforts of home, including several common areas complete with a fireplace, sunroom, recreation and activity rooms, as well as an outdoor courtyard for enjoying weather in the Brookdale garden areas. Residents can also take advantage of the wellness center, whirlpool and sauna, library, and on-site beauty and barber shop. A spacious dining room as well and private dining room — available for family visits and private parties — are also part of the host of amenities.

“Our residents can still feel independent with their individual apartments, while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with 24hour assistance and care. Brookdale is also the only pet-friendly assisted living community in the area,” said Woodward. “Staff

members earn the trust of our residents and serve them with compassion, respect, and integrity. We view our community as family.”

One of the guiding philosophies of Brookdale Senior Living is its unique “Optimum Life Approach,” which helps residents balance six key dimensions of wellness: purposeful, emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and intellectual. The trained staff works diligently to help each resident reach these important goals.

“Activities are provided seven days a week, including bus rides and excursions, live entertainment, bingo, arts and crafts, card games and puzzles, exercise, brain aerobics, church services, and so much more.” said Woodward. “We offer a family atmosphere where residents enjoy each day and engage in many activities, strengthen friendships, and have a lot of fun.”

Brookdale Bartlesville’s South Community is located at 3737 S. East Camelot Drive, on HWY 75 & Camelot Dr. The North Community is at 5420 SE Adams Boulevard, at the intersection of Madison & Adams Blvd. Additional information can be found at brookdale.com and for local tours contact Rick Woodward at 918333-9400.

“We all do this job because it must be a ‘calling.’ We offer personalized interaction and spend time with our residents to make a truly positive difference in each of their lives,” said Woodward.

“We love serving our residents, and our staff works to make each resident feel special and as if they are part of our own family.”

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Teacher of the Month: Julie Pattison Jane Phillips Elementary Teacher Snares Monthly Honor

by Tim Hudson The bMonthly Teacher of the Month for March is Jane Phillips Elementary Pre-K through 5th grade music teacher Julie Pattison.

She’s been kind enough to sit down with us for a few minutes and tell us a little about herself.

A: After a performance, when I'm so proud of them and trying not to cry. Watching students progress from “I can't do this” or “this is too hard” all the way to “I DID IT!” never gets old. I also love seeing my former JPE students involved in music in middle school and high school.

What got you into teaching?

A: I grew up in Bartlesville and had phenomenal music teachers. I wanted to be a musician like them.

When I discovered I could major in music education, I knew that was the path for me. Singing, playing the piano, and teaching all rolled into one, it was perfect!

What’s your favorite part of teaching?

A: Students! Everyday is a surprise. Some want a hug, some want to show me their loose tooth, some want to tell me a story about their neighbor's chicken. Every day is an adventure, and I have the privilege of being a small part of their lives. I hope I'm a positive part!

What’s an example of a time when you felt rewarded as a teacher?

What did you think of teachers when you were a student?

A: In elementary school I was jealous that they got to write on the chalk board, have multi-colored Sharpies, and use the overheard projector. I also thought all of my teachers were organized, smart, and pretty, and I admired them. In high school, I started seeing them as real people who genuinely cared about me and wanted me to succeed.

What do you see in the future for Bartlesville teachers?

A: We intentionally chose to live in Bartlesville and raise our three children here partly because of the schools. BPS educates the whole child. I love our district's commitment to arts education. That commitment to educating the whole child will continue to attract families and exemplary teachers to Bartlesville.

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