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Welcome to November friends. Christy and I say thank you to all of our Veterans this month but really every day of every month. We thank you for your sacrifice, your duty, and most importantly for defending the greatest nation and all of her people. Freedom…we could have never achieved it, but without you who defended her from sea to sea! Thank You! For this year’s Veteran Issue, I had Sarah Gagan write the Feature story on “Desert Storm.” There were 2 phases of this war. The first phase was called Operation Desert Shield (August 2nd 1990 through January 17th 1991) which was the building up of our troops and defense of Saudi Arabia. The second phase was from January 17th, 1991 through February 28th, 1991 which we all remember was called “Operation Desert Storm”- the Persian Gulf War. If you look at those dates you see it literally took 42 days to defeat one of the most ruthless dictators the world has ever seen - Saddam Hussein. This man killed and tortured his own citizens throughout his reign and was ruthless in the way he governed his people. I was 21 years old when this was all taking place. George Bush Sr. was president and we had the likes of General “Stormin” Norman Schwarzkopf, General Colin Powell, and the Scud Missile. This was the first war in my lifetime that was televised 24 hours a day. When we invaded Iraq, I remember it like it was yesterday watching all the tracers following the bombs that were being shot at our missiles which were bombing the cities of Iraq. When I began putting this cover together, there were a lot of pictures to go through. When I looked at this picture I was taken in by the Americanism that we as a country had. President Bush had a 79% approval rating which at the time was the highest of all presidents before him. The only one that was higher was nine years later when his son George W. Bush who after September 11th had an approval rating of 84%. I believe in this country. Yes, we are divided more than ever right now, but for ALL of us, we still live in the greatest country. If you think there is a better country, then I encourage you to grab your passport and head that way. Let’s bring back this picture when America was great, and we all celebrated the Red, White, and Blue. I’m writing this Upfront late Friday night on October 20th. Early this morning my older brother Kevin called me, and I said “hey Kev, what’s going on?” “It’s not good Keith…Kris passed away.” Kris is my younger brother who just turned 50 on April 25th. As I stared at the phone, I was in total shock on those three gutwrenching words…Kris passed away.

Kristopher Raymond McPhail was born April 25th, 1973 in Little Rock Arkansas. Kris had a tough childhood. He had a rare disease that caused tumors on the outside of his waist that would spread from the front to back. I believe the last I had heard is that he had over 20 surgeries before he was the age of eleven. Kris was one of the smartest people I have ever known. Kris loved Star Wars and probably had one of the most extensive collections of the classic movie. Kris had the biggest heart and would do anything for his family and friends. Kris graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Geological degree. He started his career with ExxonMobile after graduation and was able to travel the world, which is what Kris loved to do. He loved the outdoors and loved hiking and exploring. Kris ended his career with Murphy Oil company before his health declined. Kris struggled with alcohol and later was hospitalized with complications from alcoholism. Over the last 10 years Kris was hospitalized many times but at the end he defeated it and was sober for the last 4 years. My brother lived a life that many don’t get to experience and lived it to the fullest. Kris never had any kids but loved his nieces and nephews like crazy and never hung up the phone without saying tell all the kids I love them. There are things that I regret that I didn’t get to say to him, calls unanswered. When I was at my darkest moment with my own addiction, he was always there for me and never turned his back on me. We had some great times together over the years that are timeless and unforgettable. As the shock wears off and reality hits that he is gone…I whisper his name and say…I love you little brother and you are home now with Mom. God Bless, Keith

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that often produced materials for political campaigns. From a young age, politics intrigued Julie as she met an assortment of candidates that on occasion visited their home. She recalls helping her mother stuff envelopes and stamp them and jokingly recalls all the papercuts she received in the process. Julie enjoyed talking to her mother about the candidates and reading about them in the newspapers. In a way, this is how her interest in politics began, at home sitting at the coffee table in their little living room, stuffing envelopes and admiring her mother’s strong work ethic. Julie admits her mother was a huge influence in shaping the direction of the career she has today. She also held Margaret Thatcher and Condoleezza Rice in high esteem and was encouraged by their careers. There were also many women in Bartlesville who influenced Julie, too numerous to mention. Julie considers herself fortunate to be able to be a traditional stayat-home mom to her two sons. The Daniels’ oldest son Hunter lives and works in Grand Junction Colorado. His visits always include an OU football game. Their younger son Fletcher practices law in Bartlesville. He and Amanda are parents to Julie and Charlie’s three grandchildren. Julie loves spending time with her grandchildren and considers it her greatest

STRIDE BANK PROFILE blessing to build relationships and memories with them. They are a great stress reliever for her! When Julie returned from her nine year stay in London, she became active in volunteering, both at the schools and within the community. When her sons were older, she spent 8 years on the Bartlesville City Council, including a term as Mayor of Bartlesville. Following those years, she returned to non-profit volunteering and began 15 years of service with the Boys and Girls Club. During the decades of Julie’s service to Bartlesville, she focused on local government reform, long-term water supplyissues, downtown redevelopment, park and recreation improvements and historic preservation projects. She also served on the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission and the Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Commission. Julie participated in the public phase of the preparation of the 2012 State Water Plan. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma and Leadership Bartlesville. Throughout all the years of Julie’s service within the community, she has been involved with the Republican Party, has served as local vice chairman, written their newsletter, assisted with many campaigns, and helping do whatever needed done. All of Julie’s activities since childhood help shape her to become who she is today and have equipped her to be our Oklahoma State Senator, where she has represented her constituents since her election in 2016. As Julie reflects upon her life she states, “You never know when you start something what it may lead to, right? If I’m given an opportunity, I’ll work as hard as I can and from that may come another opportunity. That’s certainly how I got involved in the water issue in 2001, 2002. That drought scared me, and I just thought we couldn’t leave it there. We had to be prepared for the next time and I have worked with others on that throughout this past 20 years. Sometimes I’ve been in more of a lead role, sometimes I’ve been behind the scenes. We haven’t finished that(water) journey yet. I thought we would have by now, but I am fully engaged in it. I never thought when I joined the Boys and Girls Club that we would build a new club and now there’s going to be a second one in Dewey. I will always be involved in the Boys and Girls Club in some way. Of all the nonprofit work I did through the years, our club kids have really touched my heart.”

Julie was also an active part of the expansion of Bartlesville High School, rehabilitation of Frontier Pool, rebuilding the Memorial Bridge, the restoration of the Nellie Johnstone oil well and the No. 940 locomotive. She successfully advocated for the revitalization of downtown Bartlesville and the creation of the Bartlesville Redevelopment Trust Authority. When asked what she loves most about Bartlesville, Julie’s answer is that it is not only a welcoming community, but it is unstoppable. She was on the city council when Phillips merged with Conoco, “We rallied around all the great things happening in our community, got to work and came out even stronger. She shares, “We are this little jewel up here in northeastern Oklahoma, and we’re very much focused on free enterprise and capitalism. We aren’t a metro or on an interstate or home to a military installation or major university. We succeed through our own efforts. And that makes us really unique.” Julie continues to better our community through her acts of service and work as state senator. With all that she has worked with others to accomplish, she likes to think perhaps her greatest contribution is yet to come. She first and foremost would like to be remembered for loving her family well, and that she could always be counted on to leave things better than they were. She continues to work tirelessly behind the scenes for her state and her community, her adopted hometown of Bartlesville that she loves and cherishes so much.

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Ruthless dictator Saddam Hussein started the war over oil production quotas. It was a Thursday in August 1990 in the small hours of the morning when 80,000 Iraqi troops invaded it’s weaker, oil rich neighbor, Kuwait. Iraqis, under the direction of dictator Saddam Hussein, had stormed the desert border with armored cars and tanks, and headed into the city. Helicopters were landing Iraqi special forces troops in the city, guided down by men on the ground waving flashlights, Iraqi air traffic controllers that had entered Kuwait earlier pretending to be a football team. The country was under attack.

its neighbor to the south, the tiny country of Kuwait, a country with less than 2 million people, more than half of those people not even native to Kuwait. Kuwait had been a relatively wealthy country due to having more oil than most other countries on the planet but had recently gone through economic troubles ever since its stock market collapsed. Now, it wanted Iraq to start paying back all that money it had borrowed. However, Iraq was in no position to pay it back, even trying to convince Kuwait to forgive the debt. Kuwait stood firm with a hard “NO.”

The Persian Gulf War would prove to be one of the shortest wars in American history, ending on February 27, 1991, as a coalition of 35 countries came to the rescue. It started with Iraq invading Kuwait on August 2, 1990, and ended on February 27, 1991, just four days after ground troops from around the world landed in Kuwait, ousting the Iraqi soldiers.

But there were other reasons for tension between the two countries. Kuwait was producing too much oil, making oil prices lower. Both countries were part of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, which was formed to control oil prices before exporting it to the rest of the world. Iraq and others in OPEC accused Kuwait of exceeding their quotas for oil production, causing Iraq to lose billions of dollars.

Causes of the Gulf War It’s late 1988. The country of Iraq is headed by a ruthless dictator named Saddam Hussein. He had just led his country through a brutal war with Iran lasting over the previous eight years. The war devastated Iraq which resulted in possibly more than half a million soldiers dead. It cost hundreds of billions of dollars to fight, and the Iraqi government had to borrow much of that money. One country that loaned money to Iraq for that war was 14

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In July 1990, Saddam said if Kuwaiti government continued to disrespect the oil production quota, Iraq would take military action. Soon after this, Saddam sent 30,000 troops to show a presence at the Iraq-Kuwait border. But this was about more than oil. Saddam was also hoping to gain territory that once was part of Iraq. Before the British came in and drew up borders of the Middle East, modern-day Iraq and Kuwait used to be part of the same territory within the Ottoman

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Empire. Therefore, Saddam, and others in the Iraqi government thought that Kuwait ought to be part of Iraq. On July 26, 1990, Kuwait announced it would limit their oil production, but Iraq claimed Kuwait was unlawfully stealing oil through cross-border slant drilling in an area known as Rumaila. To make up for it, Iraq demanded Kuwait pay them $10 billion dollars. Kuwait offered $500 million dollars instead.

forces would “use all necessary means” to push them out. The American President at the time, George Herbert Walker Bush, worried that Saddam might eventually attack Saudi

Rather than taking Kuwait’s counteroffer, Iraq invaded Kuwait. Kuwait barely had a military, so on August 2, 1990, Iraq marched right in and easily took over the country. The Kuwait military didn’t put up much of a fight. Within two days, the Iraqi military had installed a puppet government and a few days later, Saddam Hussein announced that Kuwait was just another province of Iraq. While Iraq claimed the invasion was in retaliation for Kuwait’s actions, the rest of the world recognized this as a thinly veiled excuse to seize valuable oil fields deep within the country. While the speed of Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait was surprising, the rest of the world’s response was just as swift. On August 3, the United Nations Security Council unanimously denounced the invasion and demanded the immediate withdrawal of all Iraqi forces from the country. On August 6, it implemented Operation Desert Shield, a full trade embargo on Iraq, with the exception of food and medical supplies. And yet, Iraq refused to leave, even after a growing Kuwaiti resistance movement. The Iraqi military often tortured and killed Kuwaitis resisting, even though most of them were just civilians. Their tactics of war were bloody and brutal to Kuwaiti civilians. By November, it was clear to the United Nations Security Council that more would have to be done. It gave an ultimatum to Saddam Hussein- leave Kuwait OR ELSE. Specifically, it gave Iraq until January 15, 1991 to leave Kuwait, or United Nations NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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Arabia, who was a great ally to the United States. First, he received Congress’s permission to intervene. Next, Bush got Saudi Arabia’s permission to increase the number of American soldiers stationed in Saudi Arabia to 400,000. Bush then worked with other countries in NATO, getting many of them on board with helping the United States military invade Kuwait to kick the Iraqi military out if they ignored the ultimatum.

Saddam Hussein ignored the ultimatum, and coalition forces promptly started bombing from the air on January 16, 1991. This began Operation Desert Storm. The coalition, led by General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., dropped bombs on Iraqi forces for 37 straight days. Meanwhile, around 539,000 American soldiers surged into the Persian Gulf region, joined by an additional 270,000 soldiers from 28 different countries.

By January 15, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, France, and Egypt had all agreed to fight if needed. A total of 35 countries joined the United States as it overwhelmingly led this effort to free Kuwait.

In response to the daily airstrikes, Iraq launched missiles at Saudi Arabia and Israel. The Iraqi government hoped attacking Israel would cause Israel to attack back. Iraq wanted to entice all the Muslim-majority countries to leave the U.S. coalition, but Israel smartly did not respond to any Iraqi attacks. While the daily airstrikes wore down the Iraqi military, the coalition knew that, in order to end the occupation, they’d have to land troops on the ground to fight. On February 23, 1991, they did just that. The coalition forces, again…mostly American forces…launched an assault in Kuwait that quickly overwhelmed Iraqi forces. Iraqi soldiers, most who were veterans of the IraqIran War, weren’t that motivated to fight. Not only that, their weapons were old, and could not compare to those used by the U.S. led coalition. Within hours, Iraq was on the retreat, but coalition forces quickly outflanked

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them, blocking their ability to further retreat or get reinforcements. It was obvious that the American military was far superior, especially with its ability to use precision-guided weapons aided by lasers, as well as state of the art helicopters and tanks. This ground assault featured some of the biggest tank battles in American military history. Much of Iraq’s remaining fighting force was completely destroyed, leading to scenes like the “Highway of Death,” in which up to 2,000 Iraqi military vehicles were either hit by coalition forces or abandoned. While retreating, Iraqi forces destroyed everything they could, famously setting fire to at least 700 oil wells. Some of these fires would burn for as long as 10 months, causing severe air pollution and costing Kuwait at

least $1.5 billion dollars. The ground assault of Operation Desert Storm lasted just 100 hours but was a decisive victory for coalition forces. Kuwait was free. On February 27, 1991, Saddam Hussein accepted a ceasefire. The war was over. Effects of the Gulf War The Gulf War was lopsided, to say the least. Just 292 coalition soldiers died in this war, and nearly half of those were accidents not caused by the enemy. Compare that to as many as 50,000 Iraqi soldiers killed. Despite being so short, the war cost more than $110 billion in today’s money. Most Americans were happy about the quick and decisive victory, and George H.W. Bush’s approval rating skyrocketed NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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Stealth Bombers were introduced during Operation Desert Storm. to around 89%, the highest approval rating for an American President recorded in history up to that point, only surpassed once, 10 years later, by his son, George Walker Bush, right after 9/11. Thanks to the emergence of the cable news network CNN, the Gulf War was the first war continuously televised live around the world, right near the front lines. At any time of day, people everywhere could tune in to see the live progress of the war. The American military did however, heavily restrict press coverage of the war, not wanting unauthorized footage to become public like it did in the Vietnam War. Many coalition soldiers came home with lingering sickness with common symptoms like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and serious stomach issues. In fact, this sickness was so common it became known as “Gulf War syndrome.” Historians still debate what caused this sickness, but one recent study found a strong link to exposure to the nerve agent sarin. The conditions endured by the troops were overwhelming,

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from extreme weather conditions to the sight of bloody body parts, was difficult and remains a difficult memory for many veterans today. PTSD was often diagnosed in many veterans that witnessed the deaths of war, both soldier and civilian. Viewing blood splattered walls in destroyed buildings and bombed tanks is not something easily forgotten. Unconditioned to the desert temperatures, one soldier described exiting the plane, arriving at midnight and walking on the 136* tarmac as “being unable to breathe as the heat radiated from the tarmac. It felt like the heat from the oven when you open the door to check your casserole.” The desert sand was everywhere, pelting the soldiers and blinding their view and vision. The wind drove the sand into every wrinkle and fold of their clothing. It seemed they were bathed in the desert sand, and they had no other choice but to cope. Some soldiers experienced lasting damage from the driving sand leaving pockmarks on their very eyeballs that would cause lifelong issues.

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How Technology Won the War Operation Desert Storm was the US’s first major military intervention since the Vietnam War, and technology had advanced considerably with time leading to the advanced technology used during the gulf war. The conflict saw the roll-out of the F-117 Nighthawk. This was the plane that would come to popularize the term ‘stealth’ in reference to an aircraft’s reduced radar signature. Before the days of computer modeling, the F-117’s frame was designed by hand to reflect enemy radar up into the atmosphere and away from the groundbased source. The plane’s aluminum exterior was coated with a special radar-absorbent material that further reduced its radar signature. More than just the stealth technology, equipped on these planes were the most advanced bombs ever developed. Laser-guided bombs, first introduced during the Vietnam war, allowed coalition forces to pick apart hostile tanks from miles away. These laser-guided munitions were 100 to 200 times as effective as conventional bombs.

And after the launch of Navstar 1, the first GPS satellite, only two years prior, coalition forces were the first ever to use GPS to precisely track both friendly and enemy troop movements. GPS technology allowed ground troops to coordinate real-time movements across hundreds of miles of open desert, providing a decisive advantage. Often overlooked, during Operation Desert Storm, soldiers used $25,000 Holographic night vision goggles that amplified light too dim for the naked human eye. These glasses gave the coalition a major edge over Iraqi forces in night battles, especially because the Iraqi troops were unaware of this technology and often favored night battles to hide from coalition aircraft, only to be spotted by the ground forces using these goggles. Several soldiers from Bartlesville and surrounding areas served during Desert Storm. Some have had their stories preserved by historian and veteran Joe Todd, who has spent countless hours interviewing veterans so their stories will never be lost. Many of the interviews with Desert Storm veterans contain classified information and are unable to be shared with

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the general public at this time. One constant thread weaves throughout their stories and throughout the stories of every veteran who has ever fought in any war since the dawn of time: war is, at times, a necessary evil to maintain peace in this world, but it is not without the haunting immortal cost of human blood on all sides. The middle east remains an unstable part of our earth today and has been long before Operation Desert Storm. There is a time for war and a time for peace, and during these seasons we must not let our love grow cold or overgrown with hate and greed. We can face them armed with the promise of Jesus Christ, spoken in Matthew 24:4-8, “And Jesus answered and said to them, ‘See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will mislead many people. And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pains.” Despite the state of violence in the earth, we all have the opportunity to spend eternity without war and violence, in a place where we are loved and every tear is 20

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wiped away. All that is required of us is to believe that Jesus Christ is the son of the one true God and was sacrificed on a cross for our sins. For YOUR sins, even sins of greed and hatred expressed from being on the wrong side of war. Make the decision to accept him today, regardless of what is happening on this earth, so that you may enter into eternal life greater than anything you have ever imagined. Death is guaranteed for each of us. Be ready.

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Welcome back … Standing at the intersection of Keeler Avenue and Fourth Street, the streetscape of the 400 block has drastically changed from the Mayberry-house-linedstreets where once two-story homes welcomed renters, now replaced with towering business buildings.

In 1962, two major construction projects began on the east side of the block, the First National Bank building (121 W. Fourth Street) and the 19-story, 292 ft tall, Phillips office building (420 S. Keeler Ave.) both completed in 1964. Designed by Welton, Becket, and Associates, the twin buildings were constructed by the George A. Fuller Company. A pedestrian tunnel system connects the Phillips parking lot, just west of the railroad tracks, with each of the Phillips, and later ConocoPhillips, buildings allowing underground access to all company buildings and a walking track.

Milton Graybill arrived in Bartlesville in 1905, built and operated the Keystone Hotel at 415 S. Keeler Avenue, and became a wellknown contractor with the original Presbyterian Church, Osage Theater, Central Junior High School and a host of other buildings to his credit. The Star Hotel operated at 410 S. Keeler Avenue amidst other homes before being replaced by a Cities Service Oil Company gasoline station in 1924. The Fourth Street Frank Phillips office building was completed in 1927. Just imagine how upset Frank Phillips was glaring out his office window and witnessing a competitor’s operation on that corner through 1956 when he was finally able to place a Phillips station at that location. K.S. “Boots” Adams began his illustrious career at Phillips Petroleum Company as a warehouse clerk and work his way up the corporate ladder to become the president of the company in 1938 at just 38 years of age. In 1948, the westside of the 400 block of Keeler Avenue was cleared of homes to allow construction of the 12-story Adams Building with a basement and small penthouse at 411 S. Keeler Ave. The 192-foot-tall building offered office space and recreational opportunities for Phillips employees like a swimming pool, bowling alleys in the basement, fitness center and an auditorium/gymnasium which offered space for Christmas parties, graduations, Phillips 66er basketball games, gymnastic events and more. The Manhattan

Sharply decorated in white marble and teakwood furnishings, the First National Bank greeted thousands of guests for its May 9-10, 1964 grand opening with dignitaries treated to a Saturday evening celebration at Hillcrest Country Club. The bank and 19-story Phillips Building were separated by an open-air plaza with First National’s Motor Bank at the corner of Fifth Street and Keeler Avenue offering three drive-thru teller units connected to the main bank with telecommunications and pneumatic transaction tubes. The 95-million-dollar bank project also incorporated an escalator for easy access to the lower-level tunnel system and other banking facilities. First National later became Westar Bank. As part of Oklahoma’s 2007 centennial celebrations, the state-of-the-art Phillips Petroleum Company Museum opened at 410 S. Keeler to “reaffirm our Oklahoma roots,” according to ConocoPhillips CEO Jim Mulva. However, after 15 years of service to the Bartlesville community, the Museum closed for Christmas break December 16 and remained closed. To be continued…

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Broadway in Bartlesville Presents Jesus Christ Superstar 7PM; The Center

OKWU Basketball vs. Texas Wesleyan

6PM; OKWU Gym (W)

OKWU Basketball vs. Mid-American Nazarene 6:30PM; OKWU Gym (M)

Paws for Patriots Car Show

9AM; Atwoods Paws for Patriots Car Show benefitting the WCSPCA. Honoring Veterans and Rasing Money for Shelter Animals Pet Adoptions and they will be free for Veterans, quilt raffle and vendors.

OKM Music Christkindl Market

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5PM; The Center A unique shopping experience featuring local, small businesses. Lots of DOOR PRIZES, snacks/desserts, and fantastic vendors to get your holiday shopping done! Come out and support the brilliant members in our community and see what all they do!

OKWU Basketball vs. Ottawa 3PM; OKWU Gym (W) 5PM; OKWU Gym (M)

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BHS Basketball vs. Union

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11th Annual Great Jingle Bell Treasure Hunt

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Woolaroc Retrospective Exhibit & Sale Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve is proud to announce its upcoming art exhibition, The Woolaroc Retrospective Exhibit and Sale, opening to the public on October 14, 2023, and continuing through December 31, 2023. Woolaroc and its art show committee first debuted their art show in 2013 and has since featured an array of nationally acclaimed artists over the course of the last five exhibits. “The reaction from the general public from our past exhibits and sales has been tremendous,” said committee chair, Dean Zervas. “We have been fortunate to feature some of the most nationally recognized artists working in the field today.”

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Fall Festival

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Beginning Spanish Class

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. Free Beginning Spanish Class every Monday evening at 5 pm in Meeting Room B on the first floor of the Bartlesville Public Library.

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Wednesday Citizenship Class

Bartlesville Public Library 600 S Johnstone Ave. Citizenship classes are held on Tuesdays at 6 pm, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.

Marijuana & Oklahoma Children Ray of Hope Advocacy Center 706 E 3rd St.

This training will focus on the impacts of medical marijuana in Oklahoma on children. Dr. Stockett will cover the following topics: Prenatal THC Exposure, Accidental THC Ingestion, Impact of Marijuana on Adolescents, Oklahoma Marijuana Laws, and Marijuana in other States. She will also be able to answer any other questions that you may have.

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Sun, Nov 5 7 PM

Jesus Christ Superstar The Center 300 SE Adams Blvd.

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The Caretakers of 1109 N. Creek by Debbie Neece, Bartlesville Area History Museum When Jacob Bartles, George B. Keeler and William Johnstone’s competitive spirit erupted over the placement of the railroad, and Bartles moved north to establish the town of Dewey, IT, this country had already added chapters to history books. And, the Five Civilized Tribes, who traveled the Trail of Tears, have greatly added to this historic documentation through the abstracts of Indian Territory properties. Cherokee maiden, Mary Cochran was presented her 80-acre Indian allotment, minus a right-of-way for the Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma Railway at Dewey, I.T. The problem was, she and her family never lived near her allotted land…she resided at Stilwell, I.T., 135 miles away; Lee’s Creek Township, 160 miles; and Hominy, 45 Miles, where she died in 1974.

the railroad right-of-way (1.27 acres) and finally sold the final 38.73 acres to F.A. and Edith Blanck. By April 1906, Mary had disposed of her entire allotment. On October 18, 1906, F.M. Woodson, president of the Delaware Trust and Oil Company, filed a quit claim deed to F.A. Blanck for the company’s 40 acres. And, the Blanck/Blank’s Addition was platted in Dewey, I.T. with Lots 6-7-8-9-10 of Block 6 sold to George Gilmore and Lots 11 and 12 of Block 6 sold to William Swift. Harry and Elizabeth Roll purchased Lots 6-7-8 of Block 6 in the Blank’s Addition during October 1908 and, by November, Jacob Ortner was selected as the contractor for the 3,185 sq. ft. (plus attic and basement), two-story Roll residence erected at 1109 N. Creek in Dewey, with an estimated cost of $4,500. In July 1909, Harry acquired Lot 9; however, Lots 10-11-12 shifted ownerships until February 1913, when the Roll’s secured all Lots 6-12. The Roll’s lived comfortably in one of the best homes in the city of Dewey and had a “servant’s quarter” for the maid/cook. The home was a hub of social activity with Bridge Club luncheons and Tuesday Club gatherings.

Indian allotments were restricted to prevent unscrupulous individuals from “stealing” allotee’s land. Shortly after receiving her allotment, Mary applied to have the restrictions lifted, allowing Joe Bartles, Harry Roll, Joe Knight and Earl Woodard were the land to be sold for townsite purposes. Once granted, she sold close friends through their connections with the famed annual land to the Delaware Dewey Roundup (1908Some of the street names in Dewey have changed since their original Trust and Oil Company 1949). In 1924, Harry designation. Originally, Wyandotte Avenue was known as Grand Avenue, (40 acres), granted a Roll sold the home to Creek Avenue was Cherokee Avenue, 11th Street was Pecan Street and 12th five-year agricultural George and Florence Street was Walnut Street. lease to a portion along 30

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NOW YOU KNOW “Flora” McClintock and moved his family to Denver.

We enjoyed playing on the porch on rainy days and climbing trees in the yard. Holidays were extra special with Easter egg hunts, ghostly Halloween pranks with dad’s assistance and tall Christmas trees for the cats to terrorize. Dad traveled the world so it was not unusual for our dinner table to be filled with unique conversation and visited by amazing people, like the Ambassador to Australia. A great place to grow up.”

The McClintock’s had moved to Dewey in January 1914 to operate the Dewey Ice Company, which opened for business May 1914, between 9th and 10th Streets and Cherokee Avenue, along the railroad siding. His brother, Harry, came to Bartlesville in 1902 and established the Crystal Ice & Cold Storage Plant at First Street and the Santa Fe Railroad tracks. The family business continued to operate after George McClintock’s 1942 and Harry’s 1947 deaths. George’s son, Edward assumed management of the company with D.M. Tyler and K.S. “Boots” Adams as vice presidents. In 1949, Tulsan K.F. Addison, operator of the Independent Ice Company, purchased the company and, shortly thereafter, Ed moved to Tucson. Crystal and Independent Ice continued Bartlesville operations through 1981 at 100 N. Keeler Ave.

“Lou” Stone died in 1991, and Lee later married Sonyia Roff, his loving companion and second mother for Linda and Chris.

Lee Warren Stone had an honorable military service followed by a career with Phillips Petroleum Company. And, in 2015, he was thrilled to participate in an Oklahoma Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. According to local historian, Joe Todd, “Lee Stone was a member of the Greatest Generation and one of America’s true In 1951, Lee Warren heroes.” Lee was 101 Lee Stone’s favorite quote was, “Leave your place better than you found Stone and Minnie “Lou” years young when he it.” Yeager were married left earth on March 1, in Tulsa and settled in 2019, taking with him 66 the Bartlesville/Dewey area. After the 1953 death of Mrs. Flora years of stories and memories from the home at 1109 N. Creek… McClintock, the Stone’s purchased the home at 1109 N. Creek but, leaving this place better than he found it. with Lots 6-12 of Block 6 in the Blank’s Addition of Dewey. Their two children, Christopher Warren and Linda Lou, filled the home with laughter and memories.

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The Stone children attended Dewey public schools. Linda sang in the Children’s Choir at the Dewey Methodist Church, rode horses and served as the president of Brownie Troop 75. At a young age, Chris became an entrepreneur bicycle repair/ salesman in the family garage. His favorite bike was his black “Midnight Screamer” all decked out in generator-powered lights and sound effects with an American flag flying in the wind. The home’s hardwood floors made great slip-n-slide fun and, after dark, morse code with the neighbors was fun entertainment.

George McClintock was a well-respected Dewey businessman and friend. When his last breath arrived, businesses closed in his tribute and the sanctuary filled with people of character. Boy Scouts, who George had helped, filled the crowd and a man of prominence, George’s nephew, Kenneth Stanley “Boots” Adams joined them. Boots had “started down the paved street to success on a mule-drawn ice wagon” before his K.U. education and Phillips Petroleum Company presidency.

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Fourstone Wealth Management Guiding You Toward Financial Prosperity In the dynamic world of finance, where markets fluctuate and economic landscapes shift, the importance of sound investment management cannot be overstated. For the residents of our community, Fourstone Wealth Management has been a trusted ally in navigating these turbulent financial waters. Established in 2007 as Susan Dick Financial Services, this investment firm has become one of the area’s premier financial management firms. Fourstone Wealth Management has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing personalized and professional investment services tailored to each client’s financial goals.

A Legacy of Trust and Excellence The firm was founded in 2007 by Susan Dick, an experienced financial expert with a vision to assist individuals and families in securing their financial futures. The firm has grown steadily over the years, attracting top-notch talent to its team and growing a loyal client base. One of the key factors behind Fourstone’s success is its affiliation with Raymond James, a prestigious financial services firm known for its dedication to providing personalized investment solutions. As Independent Raymond James advisors, Fourstone gains access to a vast network of resources, research, and expertise, allowing them to stay at the forefront of the ever-changing financial landscape.

A Client-Centric Approach What truly sets Fourstone apart is its unwavering commitment to its clients. While many investment firms focus primarily on chasing returns and maximizing profits, Fourstone takes a different approach. They understand that each client’s financial situation is unique and that better approaches exist than a one-size-fits-all strategy. Instead, they prioritize building strong, long-lasting relationships with their clients, taking the time to understand their financial aspirations, risk tolerance, and investment preferences. By fostering this personal connection, Fourstone ensures that each client receives a tailored investment plan that aligns with their specific needs and goals. This client-centric approach builds trust and maximizes the potential for financial success. Another key strength of Fourstone is its diversified approach to investment management. They recognize that the financial landscape is ever-changing, and adapting accordingly is crucial. Whether it’s designing a portfolio that balances risk and return, selecting individual investments, or providing comprehensive financial planning, Fourstone offers a full suite of services to address every aspect of its clients’ financial well-being.

The Rebranding: A Strategic Move Towards the Future In 2023, the firm took a bold step by rebranding itself. The decision to change its name was not merely cosmetic; it was a strategic move designed better to reflect the firm’s current position and future aspirations. As financial planners, the firm constantly thinks of and plans for the future. The firm has strategically grown beyond one person; the name needed to reflect that. The new name has rich meaning and thoughtfulness behind it. First, the name Fourstone is a nod to their physical location…Fourth and Johnstone. “We love this community and are proud to call it home,” says Aaron Robison, Financial Advisor, Investment Executive for Fourstone and Managing Partner. Secondly, the idea of stone reflects the financial stability and longevity they strive to provide for their clients. Lastly, the name is about being prepared. In the Bible’s story of David and Goliath, David took five stones to confront the giant. Why not just one? Was this a lack of faith in God? He was simply being prepared for what unknown circumstances might bring…a guiding principle for the firm.

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The Last Governor. . . Of Oklahoma Territory

by Kay Little, Little History Adventures What do Rough Riders, an Oklahoma governor, the 1893 Land Run and Bartlesville have in common? Read on to find out. In 1872, Frank Frantz was born in Illinois. When he was 21, he participated in the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run. He settled in Medford and went into the lumber and hardware business with his brothers. When he heard about the Spanish-American War the spring of 1898, Frank enlisted in the first U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, better known as the “Rough Riders”, led by Theodore Roosevelt. Frank became a 1st Lieutenant on July 1, 1898, after his commanding officer was killed. Frank successfully led the company, which caused him to become a Captain. He eventually received a silver star and citation for his bravery. This led to a long-time friendship with Roosevelt. In 1901, Frank married Matilda Evans of Oklahoma City and they moved to Enid. Roosevelt became President of the United States and appointed Frank postmaster in 1902. In 1904, Roosevelt was concerned about rumors of rampant graft in the Osage Nation, so he asked Frank to move to Pawhuska and become the Indian agent for the Osages. According to the Daily Oklahoman, “Frantz was in the Osage nation to clean up graft and his administration has been clean throughout.” President Roosevelt appointed Frank Frantz as the Oklahoma Territorial Governor in 1906. Frank was the youngest and the last governor to serve in Oklahoma Territory. The inauguration took place on January 13, 1906, on the steps of the Carnegie Library in Guthrie. It was a fantastic event, with a parade that stretched for 30 blocks, with many of his old Rough Riders comrades, many bands, and at least 500 people from Oklahoma City who had chartered a special train. Frantz helped Roosevelt establish Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory as the state of Oklahoma. They both thought Frantz would become the first governor of the new state. After all, during the time Frank was governor, he was able to save the territory money because he fought against cheating by the

railroads and he also fought to keep oil exploration off school lands. He always did what he thought best for the territory. Unfortunately, Frank did not become the first governor of the new state of Oklahoma. Instead, Democrat Charles Haskell won. Heartbroken, Frank moved to Colorado, but returned to Oklahoma in 1920. He became involved in the oil business. This led him, Matilda and their five children to move to Bartlesville. They lived at 605 S Shawnee. Unfortunately, their time in Bartlesville was met with tragedy. James, their 7-year-old son, stepped on a rusty nail, which caused the foot to become infected, and he died of tetanus. James was buried at White Rose Cemetery. Three years later, the family sold their house and moved to Tulsa. Frank became the head of the Land Department for the Cosden Oil Company. In 1935, Congress finally awarded Frank the much-deserved medal for his bravery in the Spanish-American War. On March 8, 1941, Frank Frantz died and was buried with full military honors in Tulsa, with several Rough Riders in attendance. Frank was known for taking a firm stand against the bigotry of the Constitutional Convention and because of that he was able to keep many objectionable items out of the Constitution. Frantz did a lot of good things for Oklahoma even though his name is not mentioned very often. NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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Remembering Uncle Frank . . . No, Not That One by Brandon Dutcher

Let us now speak of Uncle Frank. No, not that one. Readers of this magazine already know about Frank Phillips. He’s royalty in this town. But sometimes the world’s true nobility are found in places we wouldn’t expect. “As for the saints who are on the earth,” the psalmist says, “they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” We learn about another “Uncle Frank” in an 1859 book called Scenes in the Indian Country by Augustus Ward Loomis. Rev. Loomis was a Presbyterian missionary who penned an account of his time spent “amongst the Creek Indians, who are located along the Arkansas river” in what is now Oklahoma. Rev. Loomis introduces us to Uncle Frank, “the black man, whose quarters were in the rear of the mill-house, and who ground the meal. He was entirely blind; had once been a bondman, was now free ... He kept his snug little room in good order, neater than some do who have both their eyes. He chopped his own wood; and some times we found him engaged in mending his clothes, which he chose to do rather than to be the occasion of unnecessary trouble to others.” Uncle Frank felt his way around with his cane. Often he would come to the missionary and humbly inquire if he could spare a few minutes. “If you please, I would be so much obliged if you would read to me a few verses.” After hearing a few Bible passages, Uncle Frank would say: “Oh, that is beautiful! Thank you. I am indeed very much obliged. … Oh that delightful book, sir! Strange it is, sir, that we seem to hear it like a new book every time, and to get some fresh light from it every time! Does it seem so to you, sir, when you read it? Or have you learned it to the bottom?” Uncle Frank would then go “back to his work,” Rev. Loomis tells us, “or to his room to ruminate, and study upon what he has heard, and to employ himself in prayer. … He was always devout, and always cheerful. God’s ways, he said, were all right and merciful, too.

“Occasionally we went to spend a few minutes with him, as he stood at his work, or sat in his door after the day’s work was done, to hear him tell of what the Lord had done for his soul. He was wont to say that he never could express all his thankfulness to God for ever permitting him to hear the gospel, and for causing him to see what a sinner he was, and what danger he was in; and then to see Jesus and to trust in him as the Lamb of God that taketh away sin.” “The good Lord is taking care of me so well,” Uncle Frank would say, “giving me so good a home, and causing people to be so kind to me, a poor old black man, and blind, without money, relatives, or home of my own.” What say you, dear reader, when you hear of this Uncle Frank? We sit here in our comfort, with our eyesight, all of us rich compared to most people in the world and ridiculously rich by the standards of world history. Many of us have numerous Bibles scattered throughout the house. All of us are within a short drive of dozens of faithful pastors who preach Christ and him crucified. It seems to me that, when it comes to gratitude and contentment, we would do well to learn from Uncle Frank. NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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SPCA Helping Community Deal With Problem by Connie Epperson

I’ve been a volunteer since retiring a little over two years ago. The opinions related in this article are my own. They are not the opinions of the Staff or Board of the Washington County SPCA. Washington County does not realize the endemic they have regarding stray dogs & cats. In any given day, Bartlesville Animal Control will bring in at least one stray dog and/or cat. Many days they bring in multiple animals; as many as 4-6 in a single day. I’m not sure of the frequency of surrenders from the rest of Washington County. I live out in the county where animals are dumped occasionally. That number would increase drastically if it weren’t for Animal Control and the WCSPCA. Imagine having to dodge more animals in the city streets too. Not to mention the spread of diseases. Where are all these animals coming from? I was made aware this week that a large number of dogs are captured on the west side of Bartlesville. The reclaim rate is roughly 15% meaning that for every 20 animals brought in, only 3 are reclaimed; leaving 17 for the shelter to find homes for them. The shelter proudly claims it does not kill for space, and hasn’t for numerous years. However, with winter coming, this may have to change. At one time the overflow was sufficiently handled with transports. Transports are when animals are sent to other shelters to be put up for adoption. But that outlet has largely been closed as those shelters are full too. The problem has reached an emergency level with some dogs stuffed 2-3 in a single-dog kennel, smaller dogs in wire kennels, and litters sheltered in the exercise yards. The cat situation is a little better, as there are more outlets for the increased cat population with several foster homes keeping many of them as well as Petco and PetSmart acting as additional adoption facilities. Area towns have contracts with the SPCA to accept their

strays. With so many animals coming from these, there is no capacity left for an owner to surrender their pet when necessary. Is there tiered pricing for captured animals built into each of these contracts? I.e., if an initial estimate of captured strays in the contract were 100 per quarter, yet 200 are brought in per quarter, does the cost increase? It should. This would put the onus of the population increase back on city and county taxpayers. The current shelter was built in the mid-1960s, has been flooded at least twice, and is rapidly disintegrating. The concrete is giving way in the walls and foundation. The wood has rotted. The metal has rusted through. Volunteers and the shelter staff make emergency repairs on something almost weekly. On any given day, someone asks when the new shelter south of town will be built. Rapidly increasing building costs and other problems have proved very challenging. Its design was developed 10 years ago, and based on the then-current maximum capacity of 35 dogs in adoption. For the past year plus, the Shelter has had over 40 dogs in adoption on a continuous basis. The contractor requires 80% of the capital to be raised before ground can be broken to start building. I find it curious that the required funding for the 10 year old design is updated but the capacity has not been. I question whether the design includes current building code requirements and other things that have changed over the 10 year period. I also wonder why the adoption facility can’t be built initially with the city pound and landscaping added later. The current shelter could be utilized exclusively for the County Pound. The clinic is already in place and is functional. The Shelter staff does as well as it can to cope with the current situation and educate the public. Free and low-cost spay/neuter clinics are held frequently. But the Shelter needs the County and Cities help in addressing the overpopulation problem now. NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK

by Jay Webster What was the first episode in your life that you remember someone expected you to be an adult? For my wife Ann-Janette and I, it may have been the summer of 1996. We were fresh out of college. We’d moved back to the Ville. And, we had just started our own production company, PioneerDream (or Pioneer Productions as it was known before the reformation). That summer, Dave and Rhonda Parnell also were in the Red Zone with their 3rd kid. In addition to their day jobs, the dynamic duo were also the volunteer youth directors at our church. Youth directors who had just recently announced a Weekend-Long-Youth-Group-Trip to Six Flags over Texas! The challenge was that doctors said that at 9 months 46

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pregnant, Rhonda should NOT travel five hours in a van full of pre-pubescent kids to Dallas and ride the largest wooden roller coaster in America (the Texas Giant) before hitting the West End for Mexican food. (And people wonder why we don’t listen to doctors now.) So the church was forced to find “new adults” to head up the expedition. A couple whose day job wouldn’t miss them. A couple who were “relatable” to the youth of America. A couple with a better than 50/50 chance of bringing all the kids back home alive and unscathed. We were deputized for the job. For weeks leading up to the Six Flags launch date, we got up and made announcements on Sunday. We passed sign-up

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK sheets. We released details. We pumped up the kids. And, we asked for a show of hands for anyone else who had a van, a mostly clean arrest record, and a willingness to travel with us to Texas. The room was quiet. For weeks, the trip seemed to be in jeopardy. But then, with only one week to go - two sisters volunteered themselves and their van. We were up to three vehicles. It’d be tight, but it’d be legal. Now, I have a small confession to make here: I’m horrible at names. I always have been. So, when the sign-up sheet returned that Sunday with Karen and Sharon’s names on it, to be completely honest, I didn’t know who they were. What I did know is they were warm bodies with a van, they had availability and they had signed up. All the criteria had been met. Destiny arrived pre-dawn on the following Saturday Morning. We met the blurry-eyed kids in the parking lot, let them divide their teen hormones into whatever van they wanted, and headed South. Now because my parents lived in Houston, TX at the time - I knew the route to Dallas well. The idea was to make it to Gainesville, TX just past the Red River. We’d stop, empty and refill all the kids, and then hit the road again. Simple enough. We pulled in. Kids piled out. People got snacks. I refilled the vehicles with gas. It was about that time I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned to find a kid who was as tall as he was thin, named Jimmy. He had a little budding mustache that looked like maybe he just hadn’t washed his face well enough. But he was earnest and a really good kid. “Huh, um, Jay…I um” “Whatcha you got, Jimmy?” “Well, I’m riding in the van.” He motioned as nonchalantly as he could to the sisters’ van. “OK…” I said, needing him to move it along. “Well, um, I’m riding in the van…and, um, I’m sitting way in the back…and” “Where’s this going, Jimmy? We got a roller coaster to catch here.” “Well, I don’t want to tell on anyone, but um,” Jimmy’s voice dropped and he leaned in, “but um, Karen is smoking in the van and I’m getting really sick, man.” The look on his face at that moment was the anguish of someone who really thought he might hurl and embarrass himself in a van full of girls. Now the only thing I hate more than names is confrontation. I especially hate it with people who are older than me. (I also hate it with younger people, because then I can’t pretend to be cool.) I dismissed Jimmy and promised I’d take care of it. That’s what “adults” do, I told myself. I scanned the parking lot for Karen and Sharon. I found them. Now, the odd thing about Karen and Sharon is despite being named like they were part of a bad nursery rhyme, they looked nothing alike. Karen was built like a square with arms. She had chopped hair and no long-sleeved shirts in her closet.

Sharon was tall and wispy by comparison. Her hair had frizzy curls that looked somewhere between “natural” and “Oh, you did that to yourself on purpose.” I took a deep breath. I was miserable. And then it hit me! I knew Cinderblock Karen was smoking up there in the captain’s chair, but I didn’t want to tangle with her. So what if I came at it sideways? If I talked to Sister Sharon maybe she’d talk to her square sister. I strolled over to Sister Sharon. “Hey, how’s it going? You’re really doing great out there. Staying between the lines. Maintaining your speed. Great turnsignal work. Have you done this before? Just great. And, I can’t tell you how much it means to the church that you ladies are willing to give up your weekend for the kids. By the way - kids, right? They drive me crazy. There is one small thing…um, some of the kids have mentioned - “the smoking”…. And hey, I get it. I’m cool. Smoking doesn’t bother me. My uncle used to smoke. Heck, I’d take a cigarette right now.” (Not Really) “But the deal is it’s bothering the kids in the van. So, you know, could you maybe ask Karen…It is Karen, right?… Maybe ask Karen if she could lay off the cigarettes while we’re driving?” I was sort of proud of myself at this moment. I had “adulted.” And, I’d executed my plan pretty flawlessly. So I was surprised when I wasn’t met with more affirmation from Sister Sharon. I mean surely this wasn’t the first time someone had asked her to intercede with Karen for the greater good. Instead, a strange thing happened. The curls on Sharon’s head started to squeeze tighter like they were clinching into tiny little fists of rage. Her eyes narrowed. They made my chest burn. And she was wringing the straps of her purse with white knuckle anger… such that the purse was moving sorta up and down. It made the unzipped purse gape open like the mouth of a fish - like it was gasping in pain. That’s when I could plainly see the pack of cigarettes just sitting in there. Cheese and crackers! I’d picked the wrong Sister, mister. Everything went hot. I didn’t want to be a big boy anymore. We finally, made it to the Holiday Inn - which ironically had the slogan “Stay with someone you know.” I thought - It’s a little late for that now. If I’d known Cinderblock Karen and Sister Sharon - I’d be having a different trip right now. We checked the kids in, got to our room and I dropped the bags on the floor. Then I picked up my keys and wallet. “Where are you going?” Ann-Janette asked. “To buy cigarettes.” “You don’t smoke.” “Today…I’m willing to try.” NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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by Lori Kroh

He found himself on the floor and knocked down by life. He had lost his entire family due to a choice of boundaries that led to isolation, his marriage due to irreconciliation, his business due to a partner who betrayed him and his way of life as he had known it. He looked up and all of his friends seemed to disappear. No one was there and he was alone. He went into a spiraling depression and then it continued to linger. He felt his life and his thoughts weighing heavier each day and then he began to have ideas of only one way out. He felt his life was over and the world would be better without him. His thoughts plagued him daily and he could not seem to overcome the barrage of ideas that bombarded his brain and told him, “You’re no good. Nobody loves you. Life is too hard.” Although he was seeking therapies and on medications he felt neutral and numb. He was going through the motions of living yet, he wasn’t truly alive. He did not see himself anymore as a person worthy to be happy. He thought that this was just how his life would be until he chose to end it. He was losing the fight to live and that scared him the most. One day, he woke up and called his therapist and said Goodbye. This was his last day on Earth. At the urging of his therapist, he found himself at the hospital and hours later was released into the care of someone who stepped up. The plan was to live another day. Get to the next day and then the next. It’s a great mantra, only the reality is that it is harder than it looks. The momentum of the mantra…can only work so long and it has to be sustainable for the one in pain. He felt he needed more than a mantra and his medications. He wanted to actually FEEL like living! As they were driving home, they pulled into a sporting goods store. The distraction of walking in the store would suppress the thoughts and give his mind something to see. He walked by a punching bag and punched it. As Tim told me, “this was the moment of relief I didn’t know I needed…until I experienced it.” He had never felt such relief in his life. He punched it again, only this time a lot harder. He felt the explosion of energy being released and he felt pain and followed by the smallest amount of pleasure. It was a pure release of pent up energy and his efforts paid off. His anger melted onto the canvas and he was so convinced this did something that he bought the entire boxing contraption and brought it home to his roommates and set up in the living room that very night. This was the start of his new life. Tim started to learn and self teach on the art of boxing and deep somatic breathing. Each day he worked out with the bag and he loved it. The release of the anger and the grief poured upon the bag and he had a surge of energy in his brain that chased the darkness away. He had stumbled upon another answer and this one seemed sustainable. Within 20 days, he realized all his negative thought cycles had disappeared. In a total of 40 days, he was off all medications and put counseling on hiatus

with permission of his therapist. He never looked back. He was so convinced that this could help the world that he packed up his living room and added padded walls and started a free boxing class for anyone who needed hope. He invited taxi drivers, single moms and anyone he met who mentioned they were not coping well. He gave a free class each day and challenges to conquer to the ones who came. After 100 days, he had so many testimonies of what this did for others he was convinced that his life mission was to share the sack life as he called it. He wanted to show the world that you can BEAT Depression. He went on to learn from Masters in martial arts and study with world champs. He packed all he had and drove across the country to study with Greg Wootton, a 2x elite world champion specializing in may thai. Now, Tim drives all over the country in his Volkswagen bus and each day he gives a class online going Live where he brings his best in practice, his motivations and his breathwork for all who want to learn. He found his calling in life and this is what is sustainable! His mission outweighs any mantra. He knows he can change lives because this changed him. Life knocked him down and he was almost out. For the grace, he took action and then day after day he found that his purpose came from within and he just wants to share it with the world. His mission is Sack Life. If you want learn more and even participate you can find him at sacklifeofficial.com where each day at 5 p.m. central, Tim goes live to make a difference. His life calling found him as he found himself. The ability to contribute is the highest calling and he is giving back and helping others off the floor. He lives a humble life and his biggest dreams are to spread awareness of just how Boxing can work. Many are reaching for hope and beating depression by throwing off the shackles and getting up and saying Today is not the Day they will quit life. You can contact him directly for any class or if you want to partner with him to see how he can come to your area, please take action by connecting with me or him directly. He has put many miles on his Volkswagen bus showing others that they can also Beat Depression! ~ Authors note: Tim is using a boxing bag as a complementary approach to alleviate depression. This can provide a wide range of physical and psychological benefits. From stress reduction and mood enhancement to self-expression and cognitive engagement, the practice of boxing bag training offers a holistic way to address the multifaceted challenges of depression. It is essential to remember that while it can be a valuable tool, it should be used in conjunction with other therapies and under the guidance of a mental health professional to ensure a comprehensive and safe approach to managing depression. ~ NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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ON THE ROAD

Little House on the Prairie A Round Table Chat with Little House on the Prairie Stars by Kelly Hurd

I just have to say this upfront…

Getting back to the story, there I was, sitting there with them. I used to peer at them on the console TV set in my parents’ living room when I was a little girl. I never dreamed I’d ever meet them face to face, much less get to pull out my podcast mic and record a truly iconic moment with the cast of NBC’s Monday night hit, Little House on the Prairie!

I went to Montana and I want to tell you all about it, but it’s just gonna have to wait until the next time we go On the Road because there was a moment in Osage County that took place the day after I got home that I’ve just got to tell you about first. I don’t know if it’s easier for you to believe in Cinderella Moments or Providence, but every-now-and-then I experience something that sets me back and makes me say, “This just had to be Divinely planned, because moments like this don’t happen by chance.” And, this one happened just before sunset in an old rock barn surrounded by the history (and the mystery) of what used to be called the Mullendore Ranch. Got your curiosity up? Good. Hitch your britches and grab a chair. No, this isn’t the solving of a half-century old murder mystery… This is a redemptive tale along the lines of “if the walls could talk,” and what they just might say one day down the road about a Sunday night rendezvous when some of Holllywood’s Who’s Whose pulled up a chair around a wooden table and took me inside the backside of a world rarely accessible to those on the outside. Now, let me just back up right here and set the table for you. None of this would have happened were it not for the generous hospitality extended by the Teague family, owners of the once Mullendore, now Cross Bell Ranch. When Osage County was in a pinch, and fixing to be caught with our skirt over our head, Laura Teague opened up the lodge at the Cross Bell and said, “Y’all come on in.” She hosted and “mosted” for four days straight – not for the money, but for the pleasure of representing Osage County well and sending Hollywood back to California aching to come back to Oklahoma. She also set the table that night in the barn, and even topped it off with an ice cream social. That gal will do!

There I was, staring at and interviewing Nellie Oleson (Alison Arngrim), Almanzo Wilder, (Dean Butler), Miss Beadle (Charlotte Stewart), Grace Ingalls (Wendi Lou Lee), Baby Rose Wilder (Jennifer Donati), Sylvia Webb (Olivia Barash), and Sarah Carter (Pamela Roylance) – in person - out on the old Mullendore Ranch in an old (but beautifully restored) rock barn, eating ice cream and pizza, and doing a podcast with the folks from Walnut Grove. What. The. Heck!?! But I’ll tell you what, as they told me stories of auditioning for Michael Landon, what it all felt like back then, and what it all means today – I realized I’d been given a gift and was capturing a moment – that Barbara Walters, herself, would be hard-pressed to top. And that, my friend, could only have been Divinely designed. Many thanks to the Prairie Cowgirl Photography by Cindy Lynne Alba for capturing the moment! If you’d like to take a listen, you can pull up the Along the Gravel Road podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and look for Parts 1 & 2 of Little House on the Prairie – Reminiscing! Here’s to more stories of Divine moments in your life, that only God could plan. Stories that I believe are meant to put a smile on your face and hope in your heart. May you be granted the gift of recognizing them for what they are, in the moment that they are. And, I want to hear all about it. Thanks for going On the Road with me again this month! NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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COMMUNITY

Still Learning! by Maria Gus In mid-October, the Oklahoma Home and Community Education Group met at the Ted Lockin Water Treatment Facility. A friendly group, the men and women were eager to catch up on what was going on, who was on the prayer list, and how fun the last craft project had been. This group, made up of friends Janice Cranor, Carolyn French, Gilbert French, Donna George, Scot George, Margaret Grindle, Joanna Longly, Margaret Mayhew, Patsy Metzner, Carla Potts, Alice Stewart, Evenlyn Stewart, and Kathy Kubitz, were clearly comfortable with each other. So comfortable, they finished each other’s sentences, encouraged each other to tell certain stories, and sometimes remembering facts was a team sport. They make Boo Boo Bears for children in DHS custody or in the hospital. They have educational programs where they learn about things like The Journey Home or, in the case of their last meeting, water treatment facilities. Most importantly, the club brings people together, and they’d love to invite others to join. The group shared the history of the club and what makes the OHCE so special.

Club (OHCE) would grow. Before the Modern Era In an age before every household had modern conveniences, telephones, and cars, farm women’s clubs played a vital role. These organizations, initially called “home demonstration clubs,” emerged in Oklahoma as early as 1910. Their growth was catalyzed by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, which brought federal funding to establish extension work in agriculture and home economics. Trained men and women agents were dispatched to rural areas to disseminate knowledge, marking the birth of a transformative movement. The Early Days

The History of OHCE: From Farm Women’s Clubs to OHCE

Annie Peters Hunter, an African American woman from Boley, became Oklahoma’s very first extension home agent in 1910. By 1912, eleven women agents were spreading knowledge across the state, traveling by train, horse and buggy, and automobile. They taught rural communities how to improve gardens, prepare nutritious meals, sew clothing, and enhance household sanitation.

In the heart of northeastern Oklahoma, where the winds carried whispers of change and progress, a small group of neighbor ladies gathered in the early 1930s. Their aim was simple: to share knowledge and enrich their lives in an ever-evolving world. Little did they know that their humble gathering would be the seed from which the Oklahoma Home Community Education

One of their most significant contributions was teaching the art of canning, which helped preserve excess food from gardens. These agents traveled from community to community, conducting demonstrations and leaving pressure canners behind for the locals to use. These educational programs not only improved living standards but also provided isolated women with much-

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COMMUNITY needed social outlets. Club Formation Growth

agents changed. Freezers replaced the need for canning, and ready-made clothing made sewing more of a hobby. In the 1960s, with more women working outside the home, the focus shifted to building stronger families and managing family resources.

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In response to the intense interest in home demonstration agents’ teachings, Farm Women’s Clubs began forming all over Oklahoma, just as they had grown in Washington County. The clubs held monthly meetings in various locations, where county agents would provide educational demonstrations. Some even purchased or built small clubhouses to serve as hubs for their activities. Many clubs met twice a month, with one meeting for business and the other for all-day sewing and quilting get-togethers. Their hand-sewn quilts and other projects helped those in need in their communities. During Times of Crisis During the Great Depression, home demonstration agents shifted their focus to help women remake clothes and create mattresses. They became instrumental in making over 66,000 mattresses from cotton during the era. World War I and II saw homemaker club members stepping up to support the war efforts. They worked with the Red Cross, sold war bonds, conducted metal drives, and played a role in procuring a B-26 Bomber named the “Wash-Co-Homa.” In Washington County, 1935 was the year the Home Builders Extension Group was officially formed. “Many neighbor ladies in the Fish Creek/Oglesby area began talking about starting a monthly group to learn and share information about keeping their families healthy and happy,” said Carolyn French, a long time member of the group. According to French, Leta Moore, a representative of the Oklahoma A&M College Extension program began her work, including Washington County about that same time. When Miss Moore attended their gathering, Home Builders became an official Extension Group and began a long and happy journey. “80 YEARS to be exact,” adds French. The original group of ladies in the 1935 group included five members of French’s family, including grandmother, Nellie Bixler, mother, Lydia Bixler Stringer, and three aunts: Opal Bixler Palmer, Ruth Bixler and Verona Bixler. “I was almost four years old and actually remember going with Mother,” added French. Changing with the Times As technology advanced and women’s roles evolved, the scope of information distributed by

In 1968, the name changed to Extension Homemakers Groups, reflecting the changing times. The 1980s brought quarterly mailings to inform working women about the latest trends in food preparation and nutrition. OHCE: A New Era At the turn of the 21st century, extension work continued under the new name of Oklahoma Family & Community Education (FCE). In 1992, Oklahoma had a member serve as President of the National Association for FCE. The groups are now known as OHCE (Oklahoma Home and Community Education), which better describes their role in their respective communities. For the group in Washington County, the new era has brought about a need for new members. Instead of watching a video on YouTube, members can get research-based educational programs and discuss success and failure with other OHCE group members. The goal of OHCE is to develop community leaders and informed citizens. Having a support group and others willing to share their experience was no doubt a lifeline to group members a hundred years ago. That kind of support has stood the test of time with this club. Community Impact OHCE members have made significant contributions to their communities throughout their history. They’ve modernized home kitchens, influenced the establishment of county health departments, started school lunch programs, promoted rural reading programs and community libraries, supported veterans, and participated in numerous activities to aid their communities. Standing on the cusp of a new era, OHCE continues its mission of teaching life skills and promoting healthy living. Armed with research-based information from Oklahoma State University (OSU), OHCE remains ready to serve the communities it has supported for over a century. This is the story of a humble gathering of neighbor ladies that evolved into a movement of education, empowerment, and community impact – the Oklahoma Home Community Education Club. To find out more or to attend a meeting, contact the Washington County OSU Cooperative Extension Office. Many of the members have valuable skills to share, community building strengths, and it’s just fun! As Donna George said, “The main purpose is to be part of the community, there is so much we have been able to accomplish and bring to the forefront. To be a part of the community was special.” ~ Washington County OSU Extension Center, 205 E. 12th Street, Dewey, OK 74029. Phone: (918) 534-2216 ~ NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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by Joe Todd Jim Dau was born 15 February 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Luther North High School in Chicago 1961. He played football in high school and received a scholarship to Northwestern University and played football under coach Ara Parseghian. Northwestern beat Notre Dame three years straight until Coach Parseghian moved to Notre Dame. He received his degree in education in 1965 and received a notice he was to be drafted. He took the test for the Air Force pilot program and passed but never heard, and he was about to be drafted. To avoid being drafted, he joined the Marines in late 1966 and took the test for the aviation program and passed. He went to OCS 1 January 1967 at Quantico, Virginia. He thought he was in good shape from playing football, but the platoon sergeant liked to run and had them up at 4:30 in the morning to fun five miles. They had 20-mile forced marches with a full pack. He was commissioned a second lieutenant on 24 March 1967 and sent to Pensacola, Florida for flight school. While there, he played football with Roger Staubach, who just returned from Vietnam and had a year left in the service. They started off with a lot of classes on the principles of flying. They had survival skills and swimming classes. He trained in the T-34 airplane and soloed and then flew the T-28 and has instrument training. He was informed the Marines were losing a lot of helicopter pilots in Vietnam and most of the new pilots were going into helicopter and not fixed wing. He said it was not difficult to go from fixed wing to helicopters, but the helicopter had rudder control, which was control of the throttle and cyclic. The helicopter had three and the fixed wing only had one. He received his wings in June 1967. He was sent to Santa Ana, California and began training in the CH-46 helicopter because the old CH-34 didn’t have the lift of the CH-46. He received orders for Vietnam and he and his wife discussed

what may happen. Her father was a pilot in WWII, shot down and POW. He was her support while he was in Vietnam. He left for Vietnam in November 1968 from San Francisco and landed in Da Nang. He was assigned to HMM 165 and flew the CH-46 for five months, then transferred to HMM 262 at Quang Tri near the DMZ. Both units were in the 3rd Aircraft Wing. One of his missions was to sling load supplies to isolated LZ’s. There was a man that hooked up the load and he flew it to the LZ and most were on top of mountains. The pilot or crew chief would pull a lever to release the load. If they took supplies to the lowlands, they were carried in the helicopter and unloaded in a secure area. He also went with doctors to the villages to provide medical care and they were always well accepted. When they flew to a village, they always dropped candy away from where they would land to keep the children away from the helicopter. He said there were always snipers in the area and he always had to be on alert. He worked with the South Korean Marines and he really enjoyed working with them because they fought and they had a good way of fighting. If the VC or NVA fired on the South Koreans, they handled the situation very well. The CH-46 could carry 20 men with full combat gear and they had many missions where they inserted Marines for a mission. The crew of the 46 was always pilot, co-pilot, crew chief and two door gunners with 50 caliber machine guns. They flew recon missions and they had four gunners because they would be flying over enemy held territory to insert Marines. He said there were always at least two helicopters on every mission. Several missions were to go in and pull out Marines that had walked into an ambush and gunships were always with them. He was in Vietnam 13 months. He stayed in the reserves and retired in 1996, moved to Bartlesville in 1999, and worked for Voice of the Martyr.

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Dewayne Bryan has undertaken an extraordinary mission that touches the lives of countless people. For the past few years, Dewayne has organized an event he lovingly calls “Dad’s Walk,” a powerful walk for cancer, spanning from Claremore to Copan, Oklahoma. With unwavering determination and an ever-growing community of supporters, Dewayne’s Dad’s Walk has become a symbol of hope and compassion, bringing people together for a greater cause. This year marks the third edition of Dad’s Walk, which will commence on November 9th and culminate on the 11th, Veterans Day. Dewayne’s journey begins in Claremore, Oklahoma, around 5:30 to 6:00 AM, where he embarks on a threeday trek. On the first day, he walks from Claremore to Nowata, making an overnight stop before continuing to Bartlesville on the second day. Finally, on Veterans Day, he completes his inspiring journey in Copan. The core of Dad’s Walk is to raise donations for two essential organizations in Bartlesville, Hopestone and Paths To Independence. Both of these organizations serve critical roles in the community, with Hopestone going above and beyond the normal boundaries of medical care and support, offering invaluable assistance to those battling cancer. Debbie Halpin, Director of Hopestone Cancer Center, reflects on Dewayne’s mission: “I hope to encourage others in the community to go and walk with him and donate. We will be hosting a breakfast on Saturday at 7 so anyone who has cancer can stop by, meet Dewayne and say ‘Thank You.’ He is truly the best.” One of the remarkable aspects of Dad’s Walk is its inclusivity. The walk is open to anyone who wishes to join, and supporters can contribute to the cause directly to Hopestone and Paths To Independence. Dewayne’s message is clear: every one of us has the capacity to make a difference, and Dad’s Walk serves as a testament to this belief. A particularly heartwarming aspect of the event is the involvement of the PTI (Paths To Independence) students and staff. When the walk reaches Bartlesville, these students and staff members join the journey, walking alongside Dewayne and his fellow supporters. The sense of unity and common purpose can’t help but shine through as they

make their way to their destination. On November 11, the culmination of Dad’s Walk is not just an ending but a grand celebration. A gathering featuring BBQ and live music awaits all those who have taken part in this remarkable journey. The festivities are set to continue well into the night, with dinner being served around 6:00 PM. The BBQ, prepared by Dewayne’s friend William Fraley, will be available for $10 a plate, with all proceeds going to Hopestone. Additionally, there will be an auction, adding an exciting twist to the event. One remarkable aspect of Dad’s Walk is its extensive support from the community. With 12 musical acts and artists lined up to perform, the event promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment and camaraderie. As the night progresses, attendees can look forward to enjoying great music while knowing that they’ve contributed to a meaningful cause. Dewayne Bryan’s Dad’s Walk is not just a walk; it’s an embodiment of everyone who can do a little something to make the world better. Dewayne’s walk is for those who may not have the strength to walk themselves. It’s an invitation to all, encouraging everyone to step forward and join the journey or to contribute in any way they can. Dewayne’s spirit is infectious, and he wholeheartedly believes that we can all make a difference, not just through this event, but in our daily lives. Dad’s Walk is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to uplift one another, even in the face of adversity. As the annual Dad’s Walk event approaches, let Dewayne’s story inspire us to take action, to get involved, and to lend a helping hand to those in need. His journey serves as a reminder that, indeed, we all can do something to help. To find out more, go to Copan Garage or search for Dad’s Walk on Facebook. Those interested in participating can also contact Hopestone or Paths to Independence directly. Hopestone Cancer Support Center 206 SE Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74003 (918) 876-1709 Paths to Independence 4620 E Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918) 337-6231 NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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ANNUAL EVENTS

Christmas Nativity Festival of the Nativity Celebrates 16 Years by Lori Ahlert

“Remember, but first and foremost there was just a little family, without toys or trees or tinsel. With a baby—that’s how Christmas began.” - Jeffrey R. Holland Christmas nativity is probably one of the most recognizable symbols of the Christmas season. Today, it is almost impossible for one to go through the Christmas season without seeing a nativity scene in front of a church, in a Christmas play, decorating someone’s yard, or placed in model form on a fireplace mantle. The Bartlesville Festival of the Nativity has been a community tradition since 2008 and is the largest nativity event in Green Country. The goal of the 3-day celebration is to welcome families and people from all backgrounds and faiths together in the spirit of unity and peace. Sponsored by The PlayForBurk Foundation the event is scheduled for Friday December 1st-Sunday December 3rd at St. John Before the Latin Gate Catholic Church in the lovely and recently refurbished Father Lynch Hall located at 816 So. Keeler. The three-day celebration features more than 450 nativities from all over the world beautifully displayed along with Christmas cookies, cider and coffee for the community to enjoy. “We look forward each year to see the new displays people share with us; it is truly amazing how different each nativity set can be” said Amanda Vaclaw, display coordinator. “No matter what they are made of, they are all so intriguing. They represent different cultures and styles from simple children’s renditions to elegant family heirlooms. We appreciate the variety of sets ranging from Lego’s to Lladro’s!” Lori Ahlert, the event’s artistic director, and her team are responsible for transforming Father Lynch Hall into a hallowed place for the displays to be admired. “This festival helps to start off the reverence of the Christmas season by focusing on the Christ child. I love being a part of something so grand and consider our efforts to be a gift to the community as we celebrate Christmas together. It is our goal to have the nativity festival be an interdenominational faith event inviting participation from all the local churches to share their nativities for this Christmas celebration!” said Ahlert. Talented local artist Rosemary Justesen transforms the hall into an authentic

old world Bethlehem marketplace which brings a spirit of authenticity and reverence to the festival. “Our volunteers and event sponsors make what we do with this event possible”, said foundation president Clint Hansen. “There are hundreds of hours of volunteer service given by people in the community to make this event come to life. The Festival of the Nativity is about coming together to remember the “reason for the season” as we celebrate Christmas, as well as raise money to help provide Christmas gifts to local youth.” Through raffle ticket sales, volunteer grants from Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips and generous donations from event sponsors, over $7,500 went towards helping children who would not otherwise have a Christmas last year. We invite all who are interested in having your nativity on loan and displayed during our event this year, please send an email to our nativity coordinator Melanie Bayless at bartlesvillenativity@gmail.com. NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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James Edwin Bailey A Soldier, Pilot, and Practical joker by Abigail Singrey Though he’s remembered for being the first Oklahoman killed in the Vietnam War, there’s so much more to James Edwin Bailey. He was a man who loved to dance and play the harmonica, but he also chose the military as his place in life. He drank his coffee black and enjoyed humble pleasures such as sardine sandwiches and fried potatoes. He was a practical jokester who loved to pretend to flick dirt or cigarette ashes into whatever his wife was cooking, then wink and tell the kids it added flavor. For his children, he could make ordinary moments magical. His daughter MarLo Bailey remembers him using a lit cigarette to write her name in the sky on starry nights. He and his wife were members of a square dance club, and he loved to include his eldest daughter in the fun. “He’d say, ‘Come on, Libby! Let’s cut the rug!’” MarLo Bailey said. “Then he’d move a throw rug and he and my sister Libby would dance . . . He was a charmer.” Bailey was mechanically inclined and had his commercial pilot’s license. He used this skill for practical jokes – he loved to barnstorm people – but it also became a key part of his military life when he began repairing helicopters in Vietnam. He loved to weld, taking great delight in melting down lead to make sinkers, though his children don’t remember him fishing. He also used his welding to solve problems for his family, coming up with a creative solution for storage on their many road trips and moves. He used army 66

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footlockers that he welded together to build a two-wheel trailer that the family pulled behind their pink and white station wagon. His wife sewed curtains for the trailer to make it homey. “He could design and build anything,” MarLo Bailey said. Though he was born in Arkansas and lived in Kansas for five years, Bailey spent most of his childhood in Bartlesville. He attended Horace Mann Elementary School, Central Junior High School and College High School. After graduation, he enlisted into the U.S. Army’s Field Artillery Corps. Before serving in Vietnam, Bailey had rotated between army and civilian life. He served in Germany and Korea, but also had stints back in Bartlesville, where he worked as an administrative assistant at Woolaroc Lodge and for the Bartlesville Post Office. In between overseas deployments, he married Nancy Wright, who was also from Bartlesville. The couple eventually had three children. Bailey finally decided to make the army his career, enlisting one last time in 1958. This time, Bailey was assigned to helicopter crew chief training at Fort Rucker in Alabama. He joined the foreign service and deployed to Vietnam in January 1964 as the Platoon Sergeant for the 1st Platoon, 118th Aviation Company. As one of the very first units flying UH-18 Iroquois helicopters, they were responsible for developing tactics and techniques. As sergeant, Bailey decided to fly with each crew on a rotating basis, so they all had a chance to fly with “Sarge.”

LOCAL LEGENDS Colonel Islin, the commander of the unit, soon saw the value in Bailey’s experience and leadership style. “Bailey had to be a surrogate father, chaplain, advisor, disciplinarian and confidante for young men who never imagined some of the carnage they would encounter from Viet Cong and their blatant terrorism, or the stress and fatigue created by flying missions day-in and day-out for long stretches of time,” Islin said. “He motivated them to give it their all for as long as it took.” Another instance of his bravery was recorded in the book Vietnam Military Lore: Legends, Shadows and Heroes by Master Sergeant Ray Bows. Even though he was overseas in Vietnam, Bailey still had all his parenting instincts. This became apparent on a mission somewhere in the Tay Ninh province in early 1964. The helicopter hovered over a village that had been attacked and burnt to the ground. Bailey and his comrades didn’t see any signs of life, but they still touched down to see if anyone needed help. After looking around, they decided it had been a Viet Cong unit who stole food and livestock, assassinating anyone who resisted. It appeared all the survivors had fled into the jungle. However, as the chopper was preparing to leave, Bailey suddenly paused. He stepped out of the chopper, telling the men to listen. No one else heard anything, but Bailey said he heard crying. He walked deeper into the still smoldering village, disappearing from sight. When he returned, covered in black ashes and soot, he was carrying a small child and leading another. The mother had been killed by Viet Cong, and they left her children to die. “If it weren’t for Sergeant Bailey, they would have (died),” a crew member recounted in the book. “I never could figure out how he heard their crying over the noise of the turbine, but I knew he had kids and figured that parents must sense things like that.” After the children were taken to an orphanage, Bailey used to visit and bring them gifts. Bailey’s heroism was displayed during another evacuation in August 1964. Two American advisors were stuck deep in Viet Cong territory and needed an emergency evacuation. However, no aircraft had been allowed in the area for four weeks due to the danger of attack, so their reconnaissance was limited. Despite this, Bailey volunteered to serve on this dangerous mission. As they attempted to land, the helicopter came under fire. Bailey immediately provided suppressive fire, disorganizing the Viet Cong ground fire. Despite the helicopter taking several direct hits, Bailey remained in an exposed position to protect the crew. Once the aircraft landed, he quickly assessed the damage and gave the pilot a report. He then continued to fire upon Viet Cong positions, protecting the wounded

and allowing the team to load the casualties into the helicopter. For these actions, he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Bronze Star with a citation describing his bravery during this incident. “I’m proud of his warrior spirit,” MarLo Bailey said. Nevertheless, tragedy soon struck during what was initially a routine mission on Sept. 4, 1964. Situated deep within Viet Cong territory, one of the 1st Platoon’s tasks was to conduct a village evacuation. Employing voice recordings and dispersing leaflets during their aerial missions, they provided the local population with a designated date for evacuation. Beyond this point, any activities would be deemed hostile. Although the village seemed deserted during the initial flyover, they needed to double-check the next day. As the crew chief needed a day off, Bailey decided to substitute for him on the mission. When the plane banked left over the village during the second flyover, automatic weapon fire broke out. One round came up through the bottom of the aircraft and hit Bailey. Bailey slumped over, and it was later discovered that he had been killed almost instantly. He was only 36 years old and left behind a wife and three children, Libby, Bill and MarLo. His body was returned to Bartlesville to be buried with military honors in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Bailey was awarded numerous medals for his service, including The Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal and six Oak Leaf Clusters, Gold Ward Medal, a Korean Service Medal, a European Theatre of Operation Service Ribbon, a Germany Occupation Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. Bailey’s leadership had been admired and respected, so the honors kept rolling in. The army base at Ben Hoa in Vietnam was named the James E. Bailey Compound. On Nov. 15, 1968, a barracks building was officially named Bailey Hall after him. At Fort Eustis, a chapel was named for Bailey. He’s also listed on the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Bailey’s death was not without difficulties for his family. Many Vietnam War veterans and their families were hassled by anti-war protestors, and they were not immune. The family had rocks thrown through their windows and harassing phone calls, to the point that the posthumous Distinguished Flying Cross ceremony had to be private. However, these residents were a minority. Bailey’s hometown of Bartlesville also honored him, naming VFW post number 989 after him. Islin, who commanded Bailey’s unit, said, “On many missions after that, we would say: ‘This one is for Sgt. Bailey!’” NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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In the United States, about 40 percent of those aged 65 or older have age-associated memory impairment, a portion of whom will progress to dementia each year. As people live longer, the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease increases dramatically. To support those in Bartlesville who may find themselves in need of care, Heritage Villa has opened a dedicated Memory Care Unit. This form of long-term residential care provides intensive, specialized support for people with memory issues. “Memory care facilities collaborate with primary care to not only treat the disease, but provide the care for the individual,” said Administrator, Peggy Rovenstine. “This increases the chances of maintaining the quality of life for those impacted with memory care issues as well as providing specialized support to alleviate the load on family members.”

said Rovenstine. “Our experienced professionals can provide information and guidance to help families navigate all of the complexities of this healthcare journey. Heritage Villa was founded on the concept of family taking care of families. “Whether it be a long-term arrangement, rehabilitation stay or even a respite visit so that you can have some time to reset, Heritage Villa can be a trusted addition to your care plan for your loved one,” she said. “Caring for our residents is our passion, and we know you’ll be able to see that when you come visit.” Take a tour of Heritage Villa and see all their service offerings by calling (918) 335-3222 or take a virtual tour at heritagevillanursing.net.

These units include private or semiprivate living spaces equipped with a private, wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The staff give assistance with all daily living skills, and residents have individual activities and private dining on the unit. “This enhanced offering is a valuable addition to our wide range of comprehensive care services we already provide the Bartlesville community,” added Rovenstine. “We prepare customized, individually tailored care programs to fit the unique needs of each resident, and memory care is an increasingly indemand service. We are proud to offer more advanced support in this area.” In addition to this new unit, Heritage Villa also offers both short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, stroke recovery, cardiopulmonary recovery, pain management program, hospice and palliative care. “Trying to manage skilled needs and mental health issues, coupled with insurance qualifications and coverages can certainly be a confusing task when caring for loved ones,” NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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Sauntering Around Town by Brent Taylor I volunteered at Kiddie Park recently and ran the truck ride. A young staffer handed me a stopwatch and said “Three minutes per ride, and oh, here is a walkie talkie just in case it breaks down. It’s from Italy and the instructions are in Italian so, just saying.” What a fun time watching all the smiling faces of grandparents, parents, and children as they were all kids once again in this classic park that has been a gathering place since 1953. I’ve been thinking about unique places like Kiddie Park, a place with a history that helps make our city unique. Sometimes places are more than just places, they are the fabric of our identity, a place to belong, like the television show Cheers, where everyone knows your name. Enjoying the birth of four grandchildren in one year makes me think about their future. Who will call their name? I imagine a scene 10 years from now. I’m walking out the door and my granddaughter asks me where I’m going and I tell her that I’m going to the grocery store to buy a loaf of bread. She says, “You don’t have to do that anymore. Just order online and they’ll deliver whatever you want.” I pretend to not hear and walk out the door. To actually love the world around us, we have to get out into it. To love a place is to have a memory of its people and places that can only be found in that particular place. And so I go buy bread at the store because we were made to move about and bump into one another. To see people out walking and to ask what kind of dog they have, to give a thumbs up to the firefighters washing the ladder truck, to see people at familiar places and ask about their family. Here are a few of my moments sauntering about town: In the parking lot at the store, I bump into my old baseball coach, a legend who coached some of Bartlesville’s greatest American Legion teams, Tug Baughn. He tells me a corny joke, tells me how much he appreciates his Taylor Homes house. He tells me that if I had continued to play baseball, that he would have brought me in from the bullpen to throw my curve ball behind all the flamethrowers he had on his staff. I never totally believe coach Baughn when he tells me that but I walk away with my chest stuck out feeling good about myself and what could have been if I hadn’t quit baseball to play golf. Coach Baughn knows my name.

I played at Adams Golf Course recently, walked into the golf shop and shook the hand of Jerry Benedict, the same guy who ran junior tournaments when I was a kid taking several dozen junior golfers in polos to Pizza Hut for a feast after our annual endof-summer tournament. Jerry still knows my name. There were once stores in every neighborhood. Cardinal and IGA and H&H and Munich’s polish specialty. Going to the store was a gathering, a harvest of sorts, a place to practice math and budgeting skills in the crucible of temptation and hunger. I learned honesty at the grocery when I ate a grape in the produce section. Mom made sure the clerk was aware to add a bit more to the bill to account for the confiscated grape as I looked on sheepishly. They knew my mom’s name at the store. They know my dad’s name at dining establishments. Eating at Murphy‘s on a Friday night was a treat. We gathered in the lobby until a corner booth opened and people would call out my dad’s name, I suppose because he built houses around town. I ordered strawberry soda and tore the end off the straw paper wrapper and blew the paper wrapper across the table at my sister. I missed and hit the man in the next booth upside the head. After getting our fill, we climbed what seemed like a mountain, water tower hill, across the highway near Sunset boulevard. And so it goes. In my vision 10 years hence, I return home and tell my granddaughter about my morning sauntering around town and she asks what sauntering means. I tell her that in the Middle Ages people went on pilgrimages to the Holy Land, and when villagers asked where they were going, they would reply, ‘A la sainte terre,’ ‘To the Holy Land.’ And so they became known as sainte-terre-ers or saunterers. I tell her that I hope she knows how to saunter, to move about her world with less efficiency and more playfulness, like bumper cars at Kiddie Park while buying bread at the market. Rest your eyes on the horizon behind and the story told from within your bones, risen from the dust of what it is that nourishes you, bread and belonging, and the constellation of people and moments that move and shape you. NOVEMBER 2023 | bmonthly

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Patriotic Challenge Quilter’s Hideaway Gives 100+ Quilts to Veterans Over 110 members of our community gathered to create quilts for the Veterans in our area. Quilter’s Hideaway, a local quilt shop, created The Patriotic Challenge several years ago by partnering with Heartland Quilters to donate quilts to Veterans in our area. Year after year the Patriotic Challenge has grown in participation with well over 100 community members participating. Building a community and helping others in the community has been the bases of Quilter’s Hideaway’s business for years. Shortly after opening they began working through the details of how to honor the Veterans in the area. Conversations began and a partnership with Heartland Quilters was created to launch the Patriotic Challenge.

November before quilts are taken down and donated to the Tulsa Veteran Center for presentation to the receiving Veterans. This year a reception will take place on November 14, 2023 from 4-7pm at The Center. This year, the fabric was a continuous design available in yard increments. Previous years used a panel design which is a larger designed fabric. Using continuously printed fabric gave each quilter much more freedom in designing their quilt. Every quilt submitted looks different and each represents the time and dedication of local quilters honoring the veteran recipient. The Patriotic Challenge display is one that cannot be missed. Admiring a room of 110 quilts, knowing that each represents a deserving Veteran recipient is truly incredible.

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A Little Inspiration. . . From Local Artist Carolyn Mock by Debbie Neece, Bartlesville Area History Museum Becoming an artist, regardless of the medium, requires inspiration. Living among us is a superbly talented artist who paints, sculpts and inspires others as she has been inspired herself. Carolyn (Wilson) Mock was born in Pitcher, OK and graduated from Claremore High School. With no art programs during her early education, a fifthgrade teacher witnessed Carolyn’s talent and offered encouragement. Then, her first Woolaroc visit with friends allowed her to gazed upon “real painting” and she was inspired to attend a two-year commercial art course at Okmulgee Technical School.

artistically designed and painted buffaloes on stampede across Washington and Osage Counties. Just as pastCEO, Bob Fraser, coined the phrase the “Magic of Woolaroc,” Carolyn Mock could envision no better name for Woolaroc’s MMO Buffalo than “Magic.” Paying homage to the inspiration Woolaroc played in her life, and the areas deep Native American roots, Carolyn painted Magic symbolic white with an Indian blanket featuring the mosaic tilework on the front door of the Woolaroc Museum, anchored with five feathers near his head representing the Five Civilized Tribes and four on its “south-end” representing the “four winds.” Magic was sponsored by Gene and Lori Batchelder and has become a Woolaroc treasure.

In 1967, Phillips Petroleum Company welcomed Carolyn as a technical illustrator. There, she met and married Bill Mock before the Air Force whisked What is in Carolyn’s future… Carolyn’s artistic technique is mesmerizing and them to Wichita during the she would like to open an art can capture time you are not aware escaped. Vietnam War. They moved back school so she can share the to Bartlesville in 1972 and Bill wealth of knowledge and expertise she has developed over returned to PPCo as a computer programmer, while Carolyn’s the years. But first, Woolaroc is hosting “Women Artists of the world centered around her art. Of course, anyone who knows West” beginning May 2024 and she has paint brush in hand Bill and Carolyn will remember Bill’s 1966 Mosport Metallic preparing her next piece for your enjoyment. WAOW artists Green Corvette and Carolyn’s 1965 Nassau Blue Metallic are from 23 states, Australia and the UK. They are dedicated Convertible Corvette tootling around Bartlesville. to encouraging, inspiring and promoting professional women At an art show in Hot Springs, AR, Carolyn Mock met the artists while educating people about art – women helping ever-talented Winnie Morgan. Winnie took childhood horse women shine! riding lessons and later joined a traveling troupe of 21 women who crossed the United States with stops including Radio City Music Hall in NYC. Winnie performed a Roman Standing Act with five white horses from the White Horse Ranch and, after her show, Carolyn and Winnie enjoyed reminiscing over Winnie’s show event album. Carolyn was so drawn to the Winnie’s stories of the white horses that once she returned home, she wasted no time sculpting the five white horses… the “Dancers.” This mesmerizing collection of exquisite horse flesh made its way to canvas allowing Washington and Osage Counties to be cloaked in Carolyn Mock’s magnificent artistry. Then, in 2017, Carolyn produced the Dancers in bronze with a celebratory unveiling at the Tallgrass Gallery in Pawhuska.

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No Man’s Land

. . . A Look at the Oklahoma Panhandle by Jay Hastings

The Oklahoma panhandle is a 34 by 167-mile strip of land on the High Plains. It is comprised of three counties - Beaver, Texas and Cimarron. Black Mesa, in the northwestern part of the panhandle, is the highest land in all of Oklahoma. The panhandle occupies nearly all of the true High Plains within Oklahoma, being the only part of the state west of the 100th meridian, which generally marks the westernmost extent of moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.

After the Civil War, cattlemen moved into the area. Gradually, they organized themselves into ranches and established their own rules for arranging their land and adjudicating any disputes. Confusion remained over the official status of the strip, and various attempts were made to arrange “rent” with the Cherokees - despite the fact the Cherokee Outlet ended at the 100th meridian. In 1885, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled the strip was not part of the Cherokee Outlet.

The Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819 between Spain and the United States set the western boundary of this portion of the Louisiana Purchase at the 100th meridian. With Mexican independence in 1821, these lands became part of Mexico, and later a part of the Texas Republic. When Texas was annexed into the United States in 1845 and subsequently granted statehood, the strip became territory of the U.S.

In 1886, Interior Secretary L. Q. C. Lamar declared the area to be public domain and subject to “squatter’s rights”. The strip was not yet surveyed, and as that was one of the requirements of the Homestead Act of 1862, the land could not be officially settled. Settlers by the thousands flooded in to assert their “squatter’s rights” anyway. They surveyed their own land and by September 1886 had organized a self-governing and self-policing jurisdiction they called the Cimarron Territory. Senator Daniel W. Voorhees of Indiana introduced a bill in Congress to attach the so-called territory to Kansas. It passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives but was never signed by President Grover Cleveland.

In 1845, slavery remained legal in the Republic of Texas but federal law in the U.S. prohibited slavery north of the 36°30’ latitude as per the Missouri Compromise of 1820. Under the Compromise of 1850, in order to join the United States but maintain its status on slavery, Texas surrendered its lands north of the 36°30’ latitude, leaving it a “neutral strip” with no state or territorial ownership from 1850 to 1890. It was officially called the Public Land Strip and was commonly referred to as No Man’s Land. The Compromise of 1850 also established the eastern boundary of New Mexico Territory at the 103rd meridian, thus setting the western boundary of the strip. The Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854 set the southern border of Kansas Territory as the 37th parallel. This became the northern boundary of No Man’s Land. With Kansas’ statehood in 1861, the western part of Kansas Territory was assigned to the Colorado Territory but did not change the boundary of No Man’s Land. 82

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Congress eventually passed the Organic Act of 1890 and attached the strip of land to the recently organized Oklahoma Territory, which ended the short-lived Cimarron Territory. In 1891, the government completed the federallyrequired survey, and the remaining squatters were finally able to secure their homesteads under the Homestead Act. The new landowners were then able to obtain mortgages against their property, enabling them to buy seed and equipment. New settlers, industry, and capital came into the area, and the Rock Island Railroad crossed the land when it built a line from Liberal, Kansas, to Dalhart, Texas, allowing agriculture production to evolve from familial and local farming to include the exportation of crops from the area.

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