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True blue

The leadership of Dr. Steadman Upham, 2015 Tulsan of the Year, is transforming The University of Tulsa and making Tulsa a better place. by NELLIE KELLY

Q&A: Alan Armstrong

TulsaPeople sits down with the Williams president and CEO and 2015 Tulsa Regional Chamber chairman. by JULIE RAINS

Lives well lived

TulsaPeople pays tribute to 19 Tulsa leaders we lost in 2014. by MISSY KRUSE

2015 Charitable Events Registry Mark your calendars with the help of this comprehensive list of charitable events. by ANNA BENNETT

Real weddings Tulsa couples tie the knot. by THE EDITORS OF TULSAPEOPLE TulsaPeople.com

Departments JANUARY 2015 ✻ VOLUME 29 / ISSUE 3

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116 The Dish

11 Puppet prevention The Kids on the Block puppet program addresses tough issues for children.

69 Easy as pie Warm up with frito pie at Ike’s Chili.

14 Roots Tulsa comedian Jay Dee gets laughs around the world.

72 Wine Woolly winter grog

12 Notebook What Tulsans are talking about

16 Five questions Michelle Evans, Mrs. America 2015

18 Storefront The Paisley Pearl boutique and craft shop is “business in the front, party in the back.”

20 The way we were A Cherry Street Building has weathered nine decades in Tulsa. 22 Artist in residence Sarah Sartain’s paintings exude the joy she finds in everyday things.

24 Locker room Dr. Tom Allen qualifies for the National Senior Games in track and field.

26 Where are they now? Francis Rooney, former ambassador to the Vatican 28 Musings The lonely firefly

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73 Table talk A breakfast bonanza

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The Good Life 75 Blank Slate Five designers and their creative approaches to one coffee table

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82 Haute topics Style resolutions

84 In the garden Keep those holiday plants growing.

86 Weekend getaways Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a destination for relaxation. 89 Health In the New Year, resolve to live healthier with these 10 tips.

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Still country Loretta Lynn tours through Tulsa.

Agenda This month’s standout events Art talk Resonance’s third annual Stacked Deck art show Out & about See and be seen.

Tulsa sound Nine-person combo Green Corn Rebellion

Get the picture Two filmmakers with Tulsa ties create an enchanting new film.

Flashback The river adventures of two Tulsa boys

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Event venue guide A handy guide to Tulsa event spaces and contacts — the perfect tool for New Year planning. TulsaPeople.com

From the publisher by JIM LANGDON

ur first issue of the year is always one of my personal favorites because it traditionally spotlights so many Tulsa people — true to the magazine’s name — from the announcement of the magazine’s Tulsan of the Year, to the recognition of notable Tulsans to remember in our annual “Lives Well Lived” feature, plus our usual mix of Tulsa people who deserve a timely headline for the interesting things each is doing. Our first Tulsan of the Year was named in our January 1999 issue. He was respected banker and 1998 Chamber Chairman Ed Keller, who we recognized for his pivotal leadership role in leading the development of Oklahoma State University-Tulsa to resolve a significant dilemma in public higher education in Tulsa. OSU-Tulsa became a reality on Jan. 1, 1999, and, as we now know, it became a game-changer for Tulsa. If you do the math, the January 2015 issue marks the 17th time TulsaPeople has named a Tulsan of the Year. The task is never easy for our editorial team. We start with the simple desire to recognize a person who has achieved a singular impact, a true difference-maker in our city. The challenge is always to narrow the candidate field down to one. The choice of Dr. Steadman Upham is a no-brainer. The University of Tulsa’s 19th president continues to lead a remarkable renaissance at TU as he begins his 10th year of leadership. Clearly, Upham has TU improving and expanding toward his goal of achieving its place as one of the nation’s top-tier doctoral universities. And the university, under his guidance, deserves much praise for integrating the needs and opportunities of Tulsa as it grows and moves forward. A shining example is TU’s True Blue Neighbors initiative created to engage the TU community in a structured partnership with the surrounding neighborhood community. As a result, TU students, faculty and staff are now actively involved every day in a collaborative effort to improve the quality of life in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood, as well as the city of Tulsa. The comprehensive service initiative has resulted in more than 243,000 hours of service invested by TU volunteers in academic enrichment and youth development, neighborhood beautification, community-building and serviceoriented projects to the neighborhood. “While our larger community benefits greatly from True Blue Neighbors, the true beneficiaries are TU students, who discover their strengths, develop a sense of self and often-times find a passiondriven career as a result of their community service and engagement,” Upham says. We are proud to name a deserving Dr. Steadman Upham as TulsaPeople’s Tulsan of the Year. Our “Lives Well Lived” feature, another standard in our January issue, honors notable Tulsans who passed away in the past year. In this feature on p. 41, family and friends pay tribute to a group of truly special people we lost during 2014. Enjoy our first issue of TulsaPeople for 2015, and our third in the magazine’s 29th year of publication. As always, thank you for being a reader.

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Puppet prevention by MORGAN PHILLIPS

ven in today’s digital age, The Parent Child Center of Tulsa ﬁnds some of the most eﬀective tools for teaching children about bullying and child abuse prevention aren’t videos, computer games or apps. They’re puppets. Since 1990, The Parent Child Center has facilitated the Kids on the Block puppet program for preschool through sixth-grade students. “We try to make serious topics more understandable,” says Steve Hahn, the center’s program manager of community education services. Kids on the Block was created more than 30 years ago in Maryland to help children understand classmates with disabilities. The curriculum has grown over the years to address a variety of tough issues, according to the program’s website, www.kotb.com. In Tulsa, most shows tackle bullying, an emphasis of The Parent Child

Center, which facilitates a collaborative community resource called PreventBullyingTulsa.org. More than 47,000 Tulsa-area children attended Kids on the Block puppet shows in 2013 — in public schools, churches, Tulsa Housing Authority residences and child care centers. A grant from the Sherman E. Smith Family Charitable Foundation funds Kids on the Block and its two full-time, local puppeteers. This month’s 25th annual Toyland Ball (see below) will honor the foundation with The Parent Child Center’s Guardian Angel Award for its support since 2007. Most importantly, student and teacher surveys report audiences receive the program’s important messages, Hahn says. “All of the skills we teach are around recognizing — whether it’s bullying behaviors or abusive behaviors — and then developing the voice in that moment to get help.” tþ

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A campaign is underway to help Tulsa firefighters purchase the Fire Alarm Building. The department hopes to occupy the building by fall 2015 and turn it into a museum.

New life for Tulsa Fire Alarm Building? Tulsa firefighters are raising money to purchase the Fire Alarm Building and turn it into a Tulsa firefighters museum, according to Assistant Fire Marshall Debbie Bailey. The “Give Our History a Home” campaign seeks to raise $1 million to purchase the 1931 art deco landmark from the American Lung Association, which will dissolve its Plains-Gulf Region — of which Tulsa is a part — in 2015. Funds also will be used to restore a 1939 Tulsa Fire Department engine for the museum, display TFD artifacts and build a children’s activity area. The Fire Alarm Building, located at 1010 E. Eighth St., served as TFD’s central reporting station from 1931-84. “We will be seeking the support of our local preservationists, historians, art deco lovers and our firefighters,” Bailey says of the campaign. “The project will appeal to these groups, as well as educators, historians and kids everywhere who have an interest in learning about firefighters.” Starting Jan. 1, donations to the cause can be made at the Tulsa Firefighters Credit Union, 9200 E. 41st St. 12

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In less than four years, Kamesha Boykin has transitioned from a pregnant eighth-grader struggling academically to an accomplished high school senior with a bright future, thanks to the Margaret Hudson Program for teen mothers. The program’s leadership nominated Boykin in mid-2014 for a scholarship from the Canada-based Sun Life Financial company. Dr. Genell Coleman, executive director of the Margaret Hudson Program, says Boykin was nominated because of her academic and leadership progress since entering the program in 2011. “She has made a complete turnaround,” Coleman says. “She realized, ‘They believe in me. They believe that I can do better.’” In October, Boykin was named one of two Rising Stars in Oklahoma and received a $5,000 check

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Sun Life Financial surprised Kamesha Boykin with a check for her college education at the Nov. 9 Oklahoma City Thunder game. from Sun Life Financial to support her post-secondary education. The company also awarded the Margaret Hudson Program a $50,000 grant, which Coleman says will fund a new counseling position. Boykin, who will graduate in May from Broken Arrow High School, plans to attend Langston University to pursue a nursing degree. When asked what motivates the straight-A student, she says, “My daughter makes me want to do better.”

Compelling conversations For the third year, Tulsans are invited to participate in global conversations about compelling issues without leaving downtown Tulsa. Hosted by First Presbyterian Church, the 2015 January Series — simulcast from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan — will cover diverse topics from the human brain to national security, running a city and jazz. The series has often been called “15 days of a free liberal arts education,” says church volunteer Lee Johns. Speakers include former longtime Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi and Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman. Jan. 7-27 — 2015 January Series Tulsa simulcast Weekday lectures from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Stephenson Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 709 S. Boston Ave. Free admission. Lunch is available at 11 a.m. for $5 (reservations required) or attendees can bring their own lunches. Visit www.ﬁrstchurchtulsa.org/januaryseries or contact Krista Schaafsma, 918-949-9087 or krista.schaafsma@gmail.com.

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Jay Dee A Tulsa comedian is getting laughs around the world with a few film appearances along the way. by MEGAN SHEPHERD

ITAL STATS: Raised in an oil family, Jay Dee bounced from Tulsa to Bartlesville to McKinney, Texas, for high school. He earned a degree from Rogers State University in computer science. NOW: An Internet tech whiz at a mental health facility by day and a tongue-in-cheek comic by night. He was the Tulsey Entertainer of the Year in 2011 and a presenter in 2012. Dee has worked with stars including Dave Chappelle and appeared alongside Billy Crudup, Selena Gomez and William H. Macy in the Oklahoma-set feature ﬁlm, “Rudderless,” which premiered locally at the Circle Cinema in October.

Do you remember your first successful gig? My first good gig was at Wits End Comedy Club in Westminster, Colorado. I had emceed in Tulsa and surrounding states, but Wits End was the first real comedy club I was booked to feature at. Emceeing is tough because the audience doesn’t care about the first comic, and they aren’t warmed up yet. When I featured at Wits End, the audience was already warmed up, and they were laughing nonstop. Midway through my set, I 14

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If you could perform anywhere in Tulsa, where would it be? I’m actually not going to go with the largest scale and say the BOK Center, even though I’ve pictured it, but actually, the Brady.

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How did you get into comedy? I always had that class clown thing going on. I was watching a latenight show once and they had a comic on, and he was awful. I said, “I don’t think I’m great, but I could be awful also. I’m going to give it a shot.”

very strong aura around him, so you know when he’s around. He’s a very short guy, but he’s strong; emanates energy. He did a great job directing and was really organized.

Comedian Jay Dee lives in Owasso. He can be seen in the 2014 film “Rudderless,” in which he plays “a partier,” and this year’s “Te Ata,” in which he plays the late actor Bela Lugosi. couldn’t believe how much laughter there was, and instead of appreciating it, I just couldn’t help but wonder, “What the hell is wrong with all these people?” Another time I played Caroline’s Comedy Club and Gotham Comedy Club in NYC on the same night. That was pretty incredible. Have you ever bombed? Oh, absolutely. It’s part of the business. I can kill one night and fall ﬂat on my face the next. Most recently, I had just come back from a West Coast tour. I had some of the best sets of

my entire life in Los Angeles and my international debut in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada. I returned home to Tulsa the following weekend and had an absolute dud back home. I was oozing with conﬁdence my ﬁrst time on stage, and I bombed. It was a great dose of humility. Bombing — it’s kind of like watching television ... Just me, staring at people, staring at me. How was filming “Rudderless”? The vibe on the set was really amazing. William H. Macy has a

What’s up next? I’ve been dabbling with bits of acting. I would like to do more. I was cast to play the role of Bela Lugosi for the feature film “Te Ata,” which recently filmed in Guthrie ... I was also cast in another feature film that’s about to begin shooting called “Monday at 11:01.” For a while, my goal of performing in all 50 states consumed me. Then after I did that, I did Canada, and that was great. I feel like I’m at a really good point right now, and I’ve entertained the idea of checking out London ... Late-night appearances would be pretty cool. Describe your brand of comedy in five words. “Apparently not for Tulsa audiences.” Just kidding! I love Tulsa, I love the support I’ve gotten, but the audiences here are tough. I applaud anybody that starts their comedy career in Tulsa, because we’re a tough crowd. Even so, the real successful people in comedy are the ones that have to face adversity, and there are some really talented, successful people performing here. tþ

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Michelle Evans Mrs. America 2015

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ulsa native Michelle Evans was recently crowned Mrs. America 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. The 30-year-old Hillcrest Hospital South neonatal intensive care nurse is the ﬁrst Chinese-American woman to hold the title.

I understand you have a personal connection to drug awareness, your platform as Mrs. America. Four years ago, I lost my brother to a prescription drug overdose. He almost lost his leg in a soccer injury, underwent several surgeries and became addicted. It has been a very diﬃcult time for our family. A friend of mine encouraged me to enter the Mrs. Oklahoma pageant as a way I could share my story and hopefully help others avoid what happened to my brother. The pageant idea was a little frightening, but the thought of helping others tugged at my heart, so I went for it.

What is a typical day in your life as Mrs. America? Juggling being a wife, mother to a toddler, having a career and now making appearances deﬁnitely has its challenges, but I see this as an opportunity that has a limited time frame. I spend a lot of time working with my platform of prescription drug abuse and drug awareness. I travel and share my story about how I dealt with losing my brother to addiction and how it’s a growing epidemic. I try to plan these engagements during my daughter’s school days or when Grandma is available. tþ

Fill in the blanks Lately I’ve been reading … I wish I had time to read!

Lately I’ve been listening to … ’80s music on Pandora. My husband, daughter and I have dance parties in the living room.

My best trait is … my compassion for others. We all have a story and go through rough times. Who are we to judge someone struggling or less fortunate? You never know what someone is dealing with, so it’s good to show love to everyone.

Did you have any background in pageants? Mrs. Oklahoma was my ﬁrst pageant. I had never even watched one live. I did a bit of modeling when I was younger but spent most of my time playing competitive soccer. What has been your favorite part of the pageant process so far? Deﬁnitely the people. The women I’ve met not only are stunning and accomplished, but they all have a passion for their cause and a passion to give back to their communities. That’s what it’s really all about.

How did you prepare? Most of the preparation was mental — believing in myself and letting God take control. Obviously I had to start working out again and had to get comfortable doing interviews and walking the catwalk. I’ve learned so much from this experience, and I’ve grown as a person. It’s not about the crown or the sash, although they make a shiny impression. It’s more about what it can do.

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My spouse’s best trait is … being simply wonderful. He’s an amazing husband, wonderful father, caring physician and my best friend. He’s been there for me through the darkest and brightest of my days. But it was his dance moves that got me. Beauty is … loving yourself and being conﬁdent in your own skin.

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Two kinds of fun A Jenks shop is ‘business in the front, party in the back.’ by JANE ZEMEL

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he addictive online ideasourcing tool Pinterest was the inspiration for The Paisley Pearl, a retail store and craft class studio on Main Street in Jenks. Instead of scrolling up and down to “pin” crafting ideas for later use, Heather Sensintaffar built a business around bringing those DIY projects to life. The store at 219 E. Main St. runs like a mullet haircut. The business in the front is a retail shop that sells vintage treasures. The party in the back is for creating projects found on Pinterest. “Anything your great-grandmother had is definitely a treasure now,” Sensintaffar says of the retail side of her business. Repainted furniture. Metal buckets. Old windows. She sold an old box of chalk — found at an estate sale — for almost four dollars at the store. One person’s blackboard remnants are another person’s treasures. The Paisley Pearl, which opened in February 2013, allows Sensintaffar to care for her three boys, including a 4-year-old with medical needs. “He can’t go to regular school,” she says. “I can’t do a regular job, but I needed an income.” With this arrangement, she can work around his schedule. It’s an extended-family business. Her stepmother, Cathey Armstrong, runs the shop by day while Sensintaffar homeschools her sons. Her father is an artist, known for his custom-carved and painted wooden ice chests as well as farm tables. Sensintaffar supplies all the materials, snacks and drinks for

Cathey Armstrong, pictured, and Heather Sensintaffar co-own The Paisley Pearl. Armstrong works the store, and Sensintaffar facilitates craft classes. the shop’s classes and parties. All guests have to do is show up and enjoy themselves. The most popular Pinterest crafts at The Paisley Pearl are door hangers, but options run the gamut. “We’re always trying to ﬁnd the newest and greatest,” she says. Projects average $35-$45 per person. For private events, the customers choose the project. On the shop’s open craft nights, Sensintaﬀar chooses. In January, guests will repurpose pallets to make calendars and chore charts to help families remain organized and productive in the New Year. As Valentine’s Day approaches, customers can count on heart-

shaped projects. And as basketball season creeps toward March Madness and playoﬀs, crafters can make Oklahoma City Thunder wreaths or door hangers featuring their favorite college teams. Sensintaﬀar says she’d never thought of hosting parties for children until several moms asked about kid projects. Now, they’re a big part of The Paisley Pearl’s business. For a typical event, youngsters make memo boards. Each child covers a metal sheet with fabric, then decorates it with ribbon, string or other items. “Kids get two magnets to embellish with jewels, buttons or

whatever they like,” Sensintaﬀar says. The $350 tab for 12 children includes all supplies and instruction, birthday treats, drinks, color-coordinated plates and cups, party favors and a birthday banner for the guest of honor. “I know how hard it is to think of fun things to do indoors,” Sensintaffar says. Her boys all have winter birthdays. “This is a low-stress option for moms and dads.” With any luck and a little skill, projects made now are just a few decades away from ending up in the front of the store as vintage treasures. tþ

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THE WAY WE WERE

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Historic photo: Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa, Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Historical Society

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Dating to the 1920s, the Alhambra Building has been home to various Tulsa businesses, including the hardware and appliance stores pictured in this 1959 photo (inset). Two restaurants, an art gallery and a design studio are located there today.

Tales of the Alhambra A Cherry Street building has weathered nine decades in Tulsa. by RICK HAMMER

n October 1832, Washington Irving camped in a grove along the banks of the Arkansas River, near what would become Bixby. The same year, Irving’s “Tales of the Alhambra” was published. He wrote the collection of essays while living in Granada, Spain, in the historical Alhambra palace — called “paradise on Earth” by Muslim rulers. Though he wrote “A Tour on the Prairies” in response to his Oklahoma excursion, it is the previously mentioned book that shares a name with a Tulsa landmark. Irving’s work, combined with the memory of his visit, might have been the inspiration for the Alhambra Building at East 15th Street and South Peoria Avenue. The enterprising German architect Otto Kubatzky bought the land in 1920 to develop a theater and a retail space. By 1924, the structure was known as the Alhambra Building and Alhambra Square, home to a dry cleaner, a hat and gown shop, and a grocer. In October 1925, the Alhambra rented space to The Tulsa Little Theatre Players for their ﬁrst big production, A. A. Milne’s “Belinda.” A fouryear run of successful plays headlined before the

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facility was leased as a movie theater in 1930 and renamed The Plaza. (The thespians continued performances around town, but renamed themselves Theatre Tulsa in the 1970s.) A fire destroyed the theater Sept. 1, 1939. That site is now a parking lot. At one time considered the suburbs east of Tulsa, Cherry Street has weathered nine decades of business changes. An oil industry decline from 1973-2002 slowed economic activity throughout Tulsa. In the mid-2000s, Cherry Street again became chic and remains a lively part of central Tulsa. Today, Alhambra is home to Palace Café, Wood-Stone Studio, Linda Pierson Galleries and Mary’s Italian Trattoria. Palace Café chef and owner James Shrader says he opened his restaurant there in 2002 because of the building’s history and high-traffic location. The intersection just outside his doors was, in fact, the location of Tulsa’s first suburban traffic light. “I like a property to look ‘not new,’” Shrader says. “It seems an old property designs itself as a communal partnership for innovating with food.” tþ

Some underestimate the capability of youth to make a diﬀerence, but 13-yearold Allie Beach proved otherwise as she accepted the “Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy” award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Philanthropy Day luncheon Nov. 7. Six years ago, Beach co-founded YouthWorks to establish a summer-long camp and a 4,000-square-foot garden for children in north Tulsa. She developed a camp curriculum and managed grant proposals and fundraisers to secure money for her cause. “I do this because I just love to help people,” says Beach, who now spearheads the YouthWorks North Tulsa Food and Fitness Initiative, which empowers youth to establish various nutrition and exercise programs.

$125,000

Was raised by Beach to support the YouthWorks camp that educates children in reading, ﬁtness and health, community service and entrepreneurship.

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Children were served through Beach’s camp in 2013. Camps now have expanded beyond summer and also are hosted after school and throughout fall, winter and spring breaks.

Food handler permits were issued to children at the YouthWorks camp this year. The children use this certiﬁcation to maintain the garden and make pizza with its produce.

Tulsans, including Beach, were honored by AFP’s Eastern Oklahoma Chapter for their philanthropic activities.

Pillar Awards have been issued since the AFP was established in 1998. The Pillar Award honors an individual or organization that has greatly contributed to the community.

-year community leader, former mayor and philanthropist Robert J. LaFortune is the 2014 Pillar Award recipient. He was recognized for his signiﬁcant role in Tulsa’s cultural and physical development.

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Highlighting local talent

Something in the watercolor Sarah Sartain’s paintings exude the joy she finds in everyday things.

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by JUDY LANGDON

“Cupcake Portrait in Chocolate” Sarah Sartain has painted since she was a young girl. It wasn’t until recently that she realized she could turn her art into a career. Her work can be seen locally at Joseph Gierek Fine Art.

arah Sartain’s creative gene comes naturally: she is the daughter of famed comedian, actor and artist Gailard Sartain and his artist wife, Mary Jo Regier. The younger Sartain describes her work as joyful, emphasizing what makes her happy, including flowers “and things that are juicy and shiny.” At what age do you remember picking up your first paintbrush? My father is an artist, and I began painting alongside him when he thought I was old enough to not eat the paint. He always encouraged me to color, draw and paint. Did your parents inﬂuence you to pursue an art career? Honestly, my parents did not think that pursuing

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an art career would be very lucrative, so I focused on getting my degree in early childhood education (which is also not very lucrative). I did, however, continue to take as many art classes as I could, because the need to create was always there. A watercolor class taught by Harriet Derrevere was the class that first sparked my interest in watercolor. I also studied under Kelley Vandiver, and his classes made me realize that I might be able to turn my art into a career. Which type of watercolor artistry defines your work? I enjoy painting still lifes. I paint the things that make me happy, like candy, birds, dogs, flowers or items from the past that have good memories. I like to paint reflections and things that are juicy and shiny. I

really enjoy the challenge of detail and tone on tone. Where can your work be seen locally? My work is exclusively represented in Tulsa by Joseph Gierek Fine Art (1342 E. 11th St.) and is on continuous display. I am also in the process of approaching other galleries throughout the region for representation. Any specific characteristics that define your watercolor work? I am mainly a watercolor artist but am branching out into acrylics. I would describe my art as joyful. What is on your career “bucket list”? If I were to have an artist’s bucket list, the ﬁrst thing would be to continue to grow as an artist and learn how to paint with diﬀer-

ent media and different surfaces. The second would be to travel and explore places that I haven’t visited for ideas and to have more experiences to draw from for my future paintings. The third is to just simply do more of the first two on my list. What’s your advice to upcoming artists? My advice is to never give up on a piece. There’s always a way to fix a problem, but should that not work out, try not to get too frustrated. As in life, every mistake is a learning experience. Make friends with other artists that can help you grow and hone your craft. Challenge yourself. tþ To view Sartain’s work on display at Joseph Gierek Fine Art, visit www.gierek.com/sarahsartain.

LOCKER ROOM

Getting to know Tulsa’s top athletes and coaches

Dr. Tom Allen Physician qualifies for the National Senior Games in track and field.

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During medical school, Allen had no time for sports, but in his late 30s he started running again to get back in shape. In 1981 as a Chicago resident he joined the University of Chicago Track Club and reconnected with an old coach. He began training with the UC Track Club, which allowed him to perfect his pole-vaulting technique at age 43. Three-time Olympian Bob Richards was another of Allen’s famous competitors. “To compete against him at a masters competition in Madison, Wisconsin, was a highlight for me,” Allen says. “I actually beat him that year. I vaulted 11 1/2 feet and he vaulted about 11 feet. To have my boyhood hero talk with me and to vault together was a real thrill.” In his mid-40s, Allen also became interested in powerlifting through a friend, Bill Seno, who was a former world powerlifting champion from Chicago. In 1981 at age 43, Allen placed third in the National Masters Power Lifting competition. Three years later, he placed third in the pole vault at the National Masters Outdoor Track and Field meet. In 1987, he placed third again in the event. At the Oklahoma State Games in 1999, Allen set the age-group record at that time by lifting 405 pounds. “It’s particularly important as one gets older to maintain muscle strength,” he says. “I still try to lift several times a week.” In the past 10 years, Allen became interested in the martial art of Brazilian jui-jitsu. He attained a blue belt in the sport. Though Allen’s energy and drive seem boundless, like all athletes, he is not immune to injury. But even that doesn’t stop him.

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t age 75, Dr. Tom Allen literally refuses to slow down. The sports medicine physician recently qualified for the July 2015 National Senior Games in track and field. Allen is director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Oklahoma Center for Exercise and Sports Medicine in Tulsa. There, he conducts clinical research in the area of exercise performance — on individuals from “weekend warriors” to elite athletes. For 16 years, he also has served as the team physician for the OSU wrestling team. He travels to Stillwater once or twice a week and attends wrestling matches on the weekends. Allen’s athletic bent began almost by happenstance. His southern Illinois high school had only 88 students, so all the boys participated in sports, he says. He recalls the coach once said, “Boys, we need a track team.” “So, we guys went out on the field behind the school grounds and we laid out a quarter-mile track,” says Allen, who was dubbed “a miler” by the coach. At a later track meet, he witnessed the pole vault competition and was immediately smitten with the event. The next fall, his family moved to Cicero, Illinois. “I’m a pole vaulter,” Allen told his new track coach, despite having no experience. However, he succeeded at the event and went on to compete at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas. One of his fondest college memories is competing at the prestigious Kansas Relays track meet, where he was pitted against late NBA star Wilt Chamberlain in the high jump and shot put events.

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by DOUG EATON

Dr. Tom Allen will travel to St. Paul, Minnesota, in July to compete in the National Senior Games, the largest multi-sport event in the world for seniors. Allen began powerlifting in his mid-40s (bottom left). He remains a member of the University of Chicago Track Club, where he perfected his pole-vaulting technique at age 43 (bottom right). Last year, he wanted to compete at the national seniors meet in the 50- and 100-meter dashes. One week before a qualifying meet, he pulled a hamstring, an injury that takes several weeks of recovery. Allen decided to “take it easy” that week by running in the pool and receiving some physical ther-

apy. He drove to the meet with an ice pack under his leg. The injury prevented him from getting down in the starting blocks as usual, so he had to use an unorthodox standing start. “I had to ﬁnish in the top three to qualify for nationals,” Allen says. “It turned out that I actually won both the 50 and 100.” tþ

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Checking in with former newsmakers

Tulsa’s diplomat by DAVID HARPER

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rancis Rooney is a man about the globe, but he continues to have a special place in his heart for Tulsa. The Muskogee native served as the United States’ ambassador to the Holy See from 2005-08. His lengthy résumé includes such notable experiences as serving on the board of advisors for the Panama Canal Authority. Yet, on a recent Tuesday, he prepared to board a plane in Florida to return to frigid Oklahoma. “I’m thankful we’re a Tulsa-based company,” Rooney says of Manhattan Construction Group, a business that has been in his family since before Oklahoma was a state. “It’s a great place to be based.” Now 61, Rooney was well traveled before he was old enough to drive a car. He attended high school at Georgetown Preparatory School and earned two degrees from Georgetown University, including a juris doctorate in 1978. Rooney, who had a strong Catholic upbringing, embarked on a highly successful career in his 20s. He joined the construction company in 1980, shortly before his father’s death. Though he deﬂects credit to a core of “really good people who demand excellence,” Rooney has played a vital role as non-executive chairman of Manhattan Construction. His tenure has included work on iconic projects such as AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which opened in 2009. However, it was Manhattan’s prior work on the neighboring baseball stadium in Arlington in the early 1990s that played a more pivotal role in Rooney’s life. The project — and Rooney’s involvement in Republican activities — led to his friendship with George W. Bush,

Francis Rooney and his wife, Kathleen, lived in Rome for three years while he served as the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, or Holy See. Rooney served during the papacy of Benedict XVI, inset. who was then part owner of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers. Rooney still was raising his three children when Bush entered the White House in 2001, so the timing was not right for him to become ambassador to the Holy See — a position appointed by the president. Rooney worked on the Catholic Coalition for the 2004 campaign, and after Bush’s re-election, Rooney accepted the presidential appointment. He has fond memories of his days as a diplomat, a role that required him to resign from all professional and civic commitments, including his job at Manhattan Construction. For three years, Rooney and his wife, Kathleen, lived in Rome and met with Vatican oﬃcials nearly every day to exchange views on important issues. Speaking engagements and other social functions provided opportunities to “spread

understanding and appreciation” for the United States, he says. Another part of the job was to entertain “officials and decision makers, which at the Vatican mission means a lot of clerics and church officials.” Rooney says such activities provide opportunities to promote U.S. policy interests and collect information useful to the U.S. government. He wrote of his experiences and observations about the Vatican and its role in the world in the 2013 book, “The Global Vatican.” The relationship between the U.S. and the Roman Catholic Church is mutually beneficial, according to Rooney. He writes of the church’s “soft power” of moral influence and authority to promote religious freedom, human liberties and related values that America and its allies uphold worldwide. Rooney says the United States and the Catholic Church are “unique-

ly aligned” when it comes to championing human rights and working together on specific issues such as fighting human trafficking and AIDS. He cites America as a shining example of free enterprise and religious plurality working together. In that spirit, in 2009 the Francis and Kathleen Rooney Foundation donated $10 million to Notre Dame University, the alma mater of the Rooneys’ children. The gift funded the university’s Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy. One of the center’s four areas of inquiry is the study of the role of religion, particularly the Catholic Church, in America’s political system. For now, Rooney seems more than happy in the business world. Besides his work with Manhattan Construction, he also is CEO of Rooney Holdings Inc., a diversified investment company that provides general building and construction management services. The Rooneys are members of Tulsa’s Holy Family Cathedral parish. Always a jet setter, Rooney has a home in Naples, Florida, and travels frequently to the Washington, D.C., area, where two of his children reside. Still, he estimates he spends about 40 percent of his time in Tulsa, which is impressive for a man with the money and connections to thrive anywhere in the world. tþ

David Harper has been a member of the Tulsa-area media for more than 20 years. A native of Virginia, he has two degrees from The University of Tulsa, including a law degree.

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MUSINGS

Thoughts on everyday life

The lonely firefly by CONNIE CRONLEY

’m over it now, but there was a time this past summer — one of the mildest summers of memory — when I was afraid to go outside. All because of Todd, a young, compassionate horticulturist. He doesn’t believe in spraying for mosquitoes for fear of harming other insects. Instead, he slathers himself in insect repellent to keep the mosquitoes at bay. My dog Bucky and I couldn’t remember to slather ourselves, so every time we settled into our peaceful backyard to read, we were attacked by swarms of mean-spirited mosquitoes. Swarms akin to Old Testament plagues. Bucky and I ran for the house to the sound of tiny snickering behind us. I do not believe — nor have I ever believed — in live pigeon shoots. For a while I likened mass mosquito killing to that. And yet, after being a captive in my own home for weeks, one day I snapped and ran outside, firing Off! like Sylvester Stallone in an adventure movie. Then came the long, lovely autumn — a novelty to Oklahoma. One evening in late October, Bucky and I were sitting on the front porch praising God for the sumptuous Oklahoma sunsets and twilights, when we spotted one lone firefly. All across my front yard, he frantically flashed his bright abdomen. “Oh, no, honey,” I said. “You’re looking for love in the wrong season.” Was this my fault? Had I murdered all the lady fireflies with my attack of insect repellant? “Firefly” is a rather sophisticated word for me. I grew up calling them “lightning bugs.” As small children, my cousins and I chased them around my grandmother’s

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bed to read the almanac, learning fascinating things:

“I read about a species of bird whose legs change color during the mating season. How helpful that characteristic would be for humans. It would bring such clarity to our world.”

front yard at dusk. When we caught them, we pinched off their lights and put them on our fingers as rings. We were the same murderous children who sat under a great weeping willow tree one day using our plastic scissors to cut earthworms into tiny pieces so the baby birds could eat them more easily. What a smelly pile of uneaten worms that turned out to be. I don’t care for mosquitoes or roaches, but I’m fond of fireflies. Actually, a firefly isn’t a fly but a beetle blessed with bioluminescence. Bioluminescence comes from the Greek words for “living light.” Many sea animals and some fungi and bacteria possess this quality. Phytoplankton can transform ocean water into a sea of stars. A friend told me of seeing a young

couple swimming and splashing one another at night in a luminescent sea of neon blue. I can think of no more romantic image. Colors are magical. I read about a species of bird whose legs change color during the mating season. How helpful that characteristic would be for humans. It would bring such clarity to our world. The closest we may come is a new fabric for clothes that changes color with our moods or ﬂashes in sync with music. I read about that in the “Old Farmer’s Almanac.” As the nights got longer and colder, I discovered that if I tucked Veronica, my plump white cat, under the covers — between the ﬂannel sheets — she would sleep happily through the night, generating heat like a small potbellied stove. I could burrow into the snug

• The best time to mend a fence is when the moon is in Capricorn. • Scorpios should eat lots of beets. • Half of the moon and twothirds of our body weight are comprised of oxygen. • Boston is the center of the universe for the almanac. Sun and moon rise and set times, high tides, length of days and the moon’s astronomical place are calculated from Boston. • The dark spots on the moon are called mares or seas. They are named for weather, such as the Ocean of Storms, or for emotion, such as the Sea of Tranquility. • Basil repels mosquitoes. By the time spring is here and I’ve completed my hibernation, I’ll crawl out of bed and be ready for social interaction. “Hi,” my friends will say after the long winter. “How are you? What do you know?” Having read the “Old Farmer’s Almanac” from cover to cover, I’ll know lots. When summer comes, I will plant a field of basil in my backyard and retire the insect repellant. Romance will once again reign among the fireflies. tþ Connie Cronley is a columnist, an author of three books and a public radio commentator. Her day job is executive director of Iron Gate soup kitchen and food pantry.

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McNellie’s Group hires Tack as executive chef as leaders in the hospitality landscape of Oklahoma.” Tack will explore new menus with Nelson, who said new ventures are on the horizon. “We have several new projects in the works that will add to our variety of restaurant and entertainment concepts,” Nelson said. “We’re fortunate to have someone of Trevor’s caliber to make sure these new oﬀerings are the best they can possibly be. “It’s an exciting day for our company and hopefully is a harbinger of great things for the future.” In Tulsa, McNellie’s Group operates The Colony, Dilly Deli, Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge, El Guapo’s Cantina, Fassler Hall, McNellie’s Downtown, McNellie’s South City, The Tavern, Yokozuna and Yokozuna on Yale. For more information, visit www.mcnelliesgroup.com.

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McNellie’s Group announced Trevor Tack as its new executive chef for the corporation. “We’re so excited to have Trevor Tack on board,” CEO and Founder Elliot Nelson said in a press release. “As a company, we’re committed to providing the best possible food we can in our restaurants, and Trevor furthers that commitment.” Tack brings 13 years of experience to the company, which operates restaurant, bar and entertainment concepts in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Norman. “I am beyond excited and honored to serve as chef for this amazing company,” Tack said in a press release. “In this competitive and ever-changing market, I believe our commitment to service, community and our employees will continue to drive us forward and set us apart

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Mill Creek enterprise celebrates 80th anniversary Mill Creek Lumber recently marked the company’s 80th anniversary with a gala celebration for employees and families. The Tulsa company, started in 1934 by L.E. “Pete” Dunn, continues under the ownership and management of the founder’s family. Jeﬀ Dunn, grandson of L.E. Dunn, is Mill Creek’s president and his father, Jim Dunn, is chairman. Today, the Tulsa-based building materials company has operations across Oklahoma as well as in Joplin, Missouri; Wichita, Kansas; and the Dallas area. The enterprise has grown from $1.5 million in sales in 1968 when Jim Dunn joined the company to

$175 million in 2014. Mill Creek has multiple business lines, including a lumber and millwork company, carpet and tile stores, a kitchen center, and a windows and doors division. The company employs 530 people. The carpet and tile division — operating as Mill Creek Carpet & Tile stores — is one of the company’s fastest growing. “We started the division with one store in Tulsa and now have 20 totally dedicated to the carpet and tile business,” Jeﬀ Dunn notes. “In every store we strive to oﬀer our customers a positive experience with great product selections and award-winning service.”

Members of the Dunn family pictured at Mill Creek’s 80th anniversary gala at the Renaissance Hotel are Jim Dunn, board chairman; Jamie Dunn Kruft; Barbara Dunn; Langley Margaret Dunn; Mendi and Jeff Dunn, company president; and James Barrett Dunn.

Q&A

Alan Armstrong

President and CEO, Williams; 2015 chairman, Tulsa Regional Chamber

A LAN ARMSTRONG’S career with Williams moved his family around the country. Now, as the company’s president and CEO, Armstrong is committed to improving the community to ensure that Tulsa attracts high-caliber employees from around the world. After spending several years on the Tulsa Regional Chamber Board of Directors, Armstrong will serve as chairman in 2015. According to Chamber President Mike Neal, Armstrong is a good fit for the position because “Williams and the Chamber share many of the same goals toward seeing Tulsa succeed and become economically strong.” From his office at Williams, Armstrong has a view that encompasses most of the Tulsa region. As Chamber chairman, the view will be a daily reminder of the region he is working for and the vision he’s tasked with realizing. How do you describe the mission of the Tulsa Regional Chamber? People have many different expectations of the Chamber, but I think it’s a place where business leaders come together to bring about change in the region and make our community a better place. During your term as Chamber chairman, what’s on your to-do list? I have four main goals. First, I’d like to invest in what I call “corridors of excellence.” You can tell when a city has been well-planned and well-maintained. Thinking about where people are likely to go when they visit Tulsa, I’d like to develop infrastructure downtown and toward the river that communicates how much we care about our city. My second goal is to continue to find ways to improve education in our region. When people are deciding whether or not to move to Tulsa, I want them to be impressed by our education statistics, not concerned by them. Thirdly, I want the Chamber to leverage Tulsa’s strengths, of which we have many. As a city, our philanthropic efforts are tremendous. Tulsans genuinely care about our community. Leveraging our strengths ties right in to my fourth goal, which is to encourage Tulsa’s young professionals. Hands down, the most inspiring thing to me about my upcoming role with the Chamber is the great energy and passion you’ll

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“As a region, I think we need to understand that what is good for Tulsa is good for the region and vice versa.” find in the Tulsa’s Young Professionals organization. You’d be hard pressed to go anywhere in the country and find young people who are that committed to making their city great. In the past two years, you and representatives from the Tulsa Regional Chamber went to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Others visited Portland, Oregon, too. What ideas or inspirations were brought home from those visits? The trip to Pittsburgh really helped bring some cohesion and passion around our vision for the Arkansas River. After that trip, City Councilor G.T. Bynum did a really nice job putting the river development wheels in motion, and Williams has been very committed to the Gathering Place project. One of the main things that I took away from Portland is that they took some extreme measures to become a very distinct city today. Tulsa shouldn’t try to be Portland. But we can be inspired by their commitment to a direction that makes them distinct. Do you feel like the Tulsa region can be that committed? I do. A Gathering Place is a great demonstration of that. I’m very hopeful about the combination of A Gathering Place, the river and downtown. Portland has several areas that have a real sense of place. Tulsa can accomplish that, too, but in our own unique way. What are some challenges you foresee for the Chamber? As a region, I think we need to understand that what is good for Tulsa is good for the region and vice versa. I love to see downtown Tulsa flourish, but I’m not interested in loft apartments being built downtown, for example, only for the sake of Tulsa’s city center. The young people who live in

downtown lofts now are very likely to purchase homes in Owasso or Broken Arrow in the future. I believe that, to the degree we are successful downtown, we are successful for the whole region. Also, we need to be funded at levels appropriate for a city of our size. If we can’t attract great people, it would be very difficult for companies like Williams to succeed in a very competitive marketplace. I’m a conservative thinker when it comes to government, but I believe we need to make sure we are adequately funding education, infrastructure and public safety and stop apologizing for what that costs. What causes are you particularly passionate about and why? I have a bent toward helping people who are willing to work hard, but just need some assistance to get to where they want to be. For years, my wife, Shelly, and I were involved with The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges, which is now called The Center. That’s a fantastic place that helps people achieve things that they didn’t otherwise believe they could achieve. It’s also important to us to make education relevant for students. That’s why we’ve been involved (personally and corporately) with Junior Achievement, KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory and Teach for America. Obviously, you have a busy schedule. Why is this position with the Chamber important enough to add to your schedule? (Laughing) A lot of people have been asking that question. Ultimately, my focus is making sure that I’ve done all I can to make Tulsa a place where Williams can thrive and succeed. It would be unfair of me to not step up to a role where I can do all I can to effect change. How do you feel your career at Williams has prepared you for your new role at the Tulsa Regional Chamber? I see my Chamber role as bringing a diverse group of people together to move in one direction. Running Williams is no different. The Chamber has already decided on our legislative priorities for 2015. Now, my job is to remind people what we as an organization agreed to and stay committed to addressing those priorities. tþ

Alan Armstrong, president and CEO of Williams, is the 2015 Tulsa Regional Chamber chairman. His top priorities in 2015 are: investing in corridors of excellence, improving education, leveraging Tulsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strengths and encouraging young professionals.

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TRUE TULSAN OF THE YEAR Dr. Steadman Uphamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s devoted leadership is transforming The University of Tulsa and making Tulsa a better place.

BY NELLIE KELLY

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BLUE A A        the afternoon sun, Dr. Steadman Upham overlooks a campus full of change. On each side, new student apartments. Before him, a 5-acre green and a tree-lined entrance to campus. To the east, the newly renovated H.A. Chapman Stadium. Collins Hall, the very building where he stands, didn’t exist before he came to TU in 2004. Even the campus address has changed — to 800 S. Tucker Drive, a street that was created during Upham’s tenure. But the changes influenced by Upham extend well beyond the view from his window. The results of Upham’s leadership can be seen across the city — from the Kendall Whittier neighborhood to the hills near Gilcrease Museum, from economic development to medical improvements. That’s why he has been selected as TulsaPeople’s Tulsan of the Year for 2015. “Stead has an unrelenting focus on excellence,” says Dr. Gerry Clancy, who recently became vice president for health affairs and dean of the College of Health Sciences after 14 years at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. “He doesn’t do anything halfway.”

A decade ago, the TU campus became quiet at nightfall as the commuter students headed home. It was bordered by businesses and rundown apartments that had seen better days. Today, every corner of campus has been transformed. The university has added more than 1 million square feet of usable space, including student housing, academic buildings, athletic facilities, a performance center and the new administration building, which serves as the grand gateway to campus. The school now boasts about 75 percent on-campus residency — and closer to 90 percent for freshmen and sophomores. Older buildings have seen changes, as well. The Allen Chapman Student Union now offers a sushi bar, salad bar, Baja Jack’s Burrito Shack and the kind of vibrant campus experience today’s students seek when they’re comparing schools. Tyrrell Hall, built in 1929 for the School of Music, has undergone a full remodel as a teaching laboratory, featuring smart podiums and lecture-capturing equipment. “We have these beautiful, historic buildings, but inside they’re humming like modern, contemporary classrooms,” Upham says.

The new facilities increased the student body to 4,700 from about 4,000 when Upham arrived. The freshman class grew from 500 to 765. “We’ve grown a little faster than we’ve had room for students to live on campus,” Upham says. To relieve the pressure, the new Hardesty Hall — a multipurpose building with office space and housing — is scheduled for completion this year and will welcome more than 310 student residents this fall. The tremendous expansion has required extensive fundraising. Totaling nearly $700 million, Upham’s development campaign is the largest in TU’s history. Despite all these accomplishments, Upham hesitates to take the credit. He tips his hat to his leadership team, who never shies away from a challenge, he says. His teamwork philosophy was part of what impressed the board of trustees who hired him, says Chairman of the Board of Trustees Duane Wilson. “Stead has surrounded himself with a strong management team, but he has provided the outstanding leadership to move us in the direction we all want to go,” Wilson says.

TCF is so fortunate to have Stead as its chairperson and longtime trustee. Dr. Upham has many gifts, but what I appreciate most about him is his ability to intently listen, gather all the facts and then identify a clear direction that benefits all the parties involved. His quiet, consistent leadership has permanently and positively shaped Tulsa.” PHIL LAKIN,

Tulsa Community Foundation CEO

Dr. Steadman Upham leads students to the 2014 True Blue Neighbors Freshman Invasion service event.

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Dr. Upham has been a transformative, creative and inclusive leader for The University of Tulsa as well as the greater Tulsa community. Under his leadership, TU has moved from strength to strength along so many metrics: quality of the student body, enrollment increases, the largest capital campaign in the institution’s history, the quality of the faculty, the construction on campus. He is creative because he is an abstract painter as well as a distinguished anthropologist with many publications to his credit. He is inclusive because of his work with so many volunteer boards in the community, including Tulsa Community Foundation and Saint Francis Health System. However, it is in the creation of True Blue Neighbors that these qualities really shine. True Blue neighbors involves the whole TU community in working to make the area around TU — and especially the Kendall-Whittier School — a showcase for the city with a food bank, individual mentoring to the students and neighborhood clean-up projects. It is an outstanding example of giving back to your community.” SHARON J. BELL, TU trustee and attorney with Rogers and Bell PLLC

Upham leads by example as he packs food at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma in spring 2014.

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That leadership team showed particular courage when TU embarked on the True Blue Neighbors project, one of Upham’s enduring legacies. During fall 2008, the team met for an executive retreat at Tatanka Ranch in Stroud. Amidst the onset of the Great Recession, Upham envisioned an ambitious new program touching every part of Tulsa. At that meeting, a campus-wide volunteer program was born that has grown into one of Upham’s key achievements. “We were very concerned about the well-being of the university because our endowment was in freefall, dropping about $400 million in value,” he recalls. “A lot of students were making decisions about education and deciding, perhaps, that TU was more than their families could afford. “So we were looking at pretty challenging revenue projections. It would have been very easy to feel sorry for ourselves, dig in and retrench. But my executive staff had a bold vision — that we’re innovators. We’re educators. And we needed to reach out and help people 34

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who were suffering more than we were and had far bleaker prospects.” True Blue Neighbors is a volunteer program that involves just about everyone on campus. Students volunteer to tutor elementary students, ring the bell for The Salvation Army, visit people with terminal illnesses in their homes, collect blankets for animal shelters and prepare adults to take the GED. Through the Reading Partners initiative, TU has partnered with Kendall-Whittier Elementary and Sequoyah Elementary, both within two miles of the TU campus in economically challenged neighborhoods. In addition to student volunteers, all TU employees have eight hours of paid leave per month to volunteer — either for an entire day once a month or for a couple hours a week. Workers at the TU physical plant help homeowners in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood replace broken windows, fix heaters and repair leaky roofs. TU pays for the materials, and the employees volunteer to do the work. TU has identified food security as a major initiative. The university helps the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and the

Kendall Whittier Emergency Food Pantry with supplies and volunteers, Upham says. In the past year, True Blue Neighbors volunteers have clocked more than 58,000 hours of service. Since 2008, staff and students have logged more than 243,000 hours in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood and beyond. “I would hope that other universities would take TU as a model of how to care for a neighborhood,” says Phil Lakin, city councilor and CEO of the Tulsa Community Foundation. “Stead has been very aggressive in trying to make the Kendall Whittier neighborhood better, safer and more secure.” It’s part of Upham’s strategy to improve the community and help students grow. “We have as part of our mission to prepare students for citizenship and service in a changing world,” he says. “One of the ways we do this is through opportunities to volunteer, through service learning opportunities and student internships. So it’s a very directed part of their education in addition to academic requirements.” Upham himself gets in on the True Blue Neighbors volunteer initiative though the var-

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Dr. Upham has been a transformative figure not just at TU, but for our entire community. He was an amazing partner during my time as mayor, and with his leadership, we were able to transform the Gilcrease Museum into the research treasure it is today. His visionary leadership has created a renaissance at TU and is restoring Tulsa to its rightful place as a national leader in research, culture and service.” KATHY TAYLOR, former Tulsa mayor and CEO of ImpactTulsa

ious community boards he supports. He serves as chairman of the Tulsa Community Foundation and as a board member of The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, which honored him in October for the inclusive policies he has brought to campus.

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Along with growing citizens, TU has grown academically under Upham’s leadership. The university was ranked No. 88 in the U.S. News & World Report 2015 edition of “Best Colleges” in the National Universities category, and Wilson says their goal is to break into the top 50. U.S. News ranks the College of Law in the Top 100. Businessweek ranks the Collins College of Business among the Top 100 business schools. “We talk about the facilities and the atmosphere, and that is all extremely important,” Wilson says. “But at the end of the day, it’s about the quality of the programs, the credibility of the faculty and the students’ learning experience.” When Upham was announced as the university’s 17th president in 2004, he wrote in The University of Tulsa Magazine that “TU is well on its way to becoming one of the country’s truly great universities, but more work remains to be done.” Among that work, he listed improving the

academic level of the student body and adding graduate and undergraduate degree offerings. The heightened academic level of the student body is one of Upham’s proudest achievements. The average ACT score is 29 (the national average is 21, according to ACT.org), and 75 percent of freshmen graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class. “Every class we’ve admitted over the last 10 years has been slightly more qualified academically,” he says. TU has dramatically expanded degree offerings such as computer engineering and computer simulation and gaming, both of which will become available to students soon. New doctoral programs include physics, chemistry and anthropology. And at the start of the year, Clancy came on board to oversee the new College of Health Sciences, which combines a variety of majors — nursing, athletic training, speech and communication disorders, exercise and sports science and a group of neuroscience and bioinformatics experts working at Laureate — under one umbrella college. The College of Health Sciences also will add a master’s program at TU called Healthcare Delivery Science and will work with the University of Oklahoma to train OU medical students in the basic sciences. Continued on p. 37

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Upham’s archaeological field work took him to many sites across the Southwest, including Chavez Pass, Arizona in 1978 (left). In fall 2012, Upham and his wife, Peggy, traveled to San Martin de los Andes, Argentina (right). In September, TU opened The Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum (below). The center is home to the Gilcrease archives and is a research center that will house thousands of rare books, documents, maps and unpublished works dating to the time of Columbus.

NEW BUILDINGS ON CAMPUS BY YEAR 2006 Brown, Lorton & Mayo Apartments Case Athletic Complex Collins Hall 2007 H.A. Chapman Stadium (renovation) 2011 Collins Family Softball Complex Lorton Performance Center Rayzor Hall Stephenson Hall 2013 West Park 2014 Allen Chapman Student Union (renovation) Campus Corner Bookstore Hardesty Hall (2015 completion) Source: The University of Tulsa TulsaPeople.com

About Stead Height: 6 feet 7 inches Shoe size: 15 in sneakers; 14 ½ in dress shoes Career in basketball: One year as a center at the University of the Redlands Were you good? Of course. I get better and better every year! You encourage people to call you by your first name, Stead. Where did the name Steadman come from? It was my mother’s maiden name. How do you describe your art? I’m a colorist. I try to break elements down into their basic components, and that led me to pointalism. Nickname on campus: Uncle Stead About his distinctive dark, rectangular glasses: I used to wear wire rims, but they’d always get bent. Did you tell Dr. Clancy to buy the same style glasses? When the Tulsa World did a story about him, Gerry had just gotten new glasses that look somewhat like mine. And I got my car washed that day. When I walked in to pay the cashier, he looked at me and said, `You’re Gerry Clancy, aren’t you?’ And I said, ‘Yes.’ So you have a twin? Now we can fool people. I’ll send him on diﬃcult missions.

The Kendall Whittier community is so fortunate to have Dr. Upham’s strong commitment to serving the needs of the neighborhood through the True Blue Neighbors program. From one-on-one tutoring in reading skills to volunteering to working community events, the involvement of TU students, faculty and staff benefits the community throughout the year.” ED SHARRER,

Kendall Whittier Main Street executive director

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charred corncobs that were radiocarbon-dated Through Dr. Upham’s vision for to 1225 B.C. True Blue Neighbors, the lives of thousands are being deeply affected. Upham pursues new For some time, they Uniform shirts; sweatshirts; school supplies; academic programs that were the earliest datReading Partner volunteers (approximately 60 offer research opportued eight-row corn in weekly); the Youth Mentoring Program that nities for students and the Americas, and the serves 140 students daily for an extended day professors. shelter turned out to be program from 3-6; classroom technology; holThe Gilcrease Museolder than anyone had iday meals and gifts for students and families; um partnership is one imagined. and staff celebrations are all part of the daily, of TU’s most significant Upham still loves monthly and yearly neighborhood partnership community activities discovery, research and that has grown and developed over the years. True Blue Neighbors’ humble service under Upham. It began teaching. Although he to our students and families bear witness as a plan for a new TU does not currently into the heart and soul of Dr. Upham’s research facility adjastruct any courses, he leadership, and as a community, cent to the city-owned says he looks for teachwe will be forever grateful.” museum building and able moments every day. collection, which is the What makes a good RONDA KESLER, world’s largest collection teacher? Kendall-Whittier Elementary School principal of American West art “Enthusiasm is a big and artifacts. part of it,” Upham says. When he and Randy Foutch, then-president “Enthusiasm for your subject and for the whole of the Thomas Gilcrease Museum Association, met idea of learning and knowledge. No one ever rewith then-Mayor Kathy Taylor about the plan, ally understands a subject until they’ve taught she surprised him by asking, “Why don’t you it. I firmly believe that. There’s nothing like just run the museum?” standing in front of a dozen or more people and There could have been a million reasons to seeing the quizzical looks and tilted heads. That decline. The time and energy needed to mankind of activity helps people better understand age Gilcrease might have detracted from the the subject matter.” university’s core mission of educating students. He doesn’t have time for one of his favorThe faculty might not have supported it. It was ite pastimes — painting — but he maintains a uncommon for a university to manage a musesmall studio at the Zarrow Center for Art and um as a public-private partnership. Education and a large studio in his Santa Fe Still, the TU board voted unanimously to home. take on the management agreement. That was He retired June 30, 2012, to move to New nearly seven years ago, and The Helmerich Mexico with his wife of 42 years, Peggy. He Center for American Research — the research planned to spend more time painting and readcenter Upham envisioned — has been built as ing, but his retirement was short-lived. Upham a home to the Gilcrease archive and research returned as the 19th president after his succescenter adjacent to the museum. The Helmerich sor, Geoffrey Orsak, was terminated after only Center will house thousands of rare books, doc74 days on the job. uments, maps and unpublished works dating Of his mini-retirement, the 65-year-old back to the time of Columbus. Upham quips, “It didn’t take.” The TU faculty has embraced Gilcrease, and When he returned to Tulsa, he gave the now 19 academic departments have active reuniversity at least a two-year commitment. He search and program collaborations underway doesn’t seem in any hurry to leave, but he says with the museum, Upham says. he hasn’t forgotten about retirement. Upham was particularly drawn to Gilcrease “There are so many creative ideas in the univerbecause of his own background in archaeology sity that there’s no want of agenda items,” he says. and anthropology and his love of the SouthLooking back on his 10 years at the universiwest. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from ty, he hesitates to say he has achieved the greatArizona State University. ness he wrote about in 2004, when he said TU In 1981, he joined New Mexico State Uniwas well on its way to becoming one of Ameriversity, where he was chief archaeologist and ca’s truly great universities. assistant professor of archaeology. He received But he admits it’s getting closer. the Donald C. Roush Award for Excellence “We always look for ways to get stronger and in Teaching in 1987 and was named a Master better,” Upham says. “If we get involved in an Teacher in 1988. activity, we want to compete at the highest levToward the end of his active archaeology el. As we’ve done that, we’ve gotten more and fieldwork, Upham and his team were excavating more recognition as one of the truly outstandrock shelter sites in southern New Mexico. They ing universities in the country. thought the site was a rock shelter/shallow cave “But great … great is what other people say built around 1100 A.D., until they discovered about you.” tþ

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Past Tulsan of the Year HONOREES

2014 BECKY FRANK

2013 PHIL LAKIN

2012 KEITH BALLARD

2011 MIKE NEAL

2010 KATHY TAYLOR

2009 GERRY CLANCY

2008 TOM MCKEON

2007 TOM KIVISTO

2006 GINNY CREVELING

2005 BERYL FORD

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2003 KATHLEEN COAN

2001 2002 GEORGE KAISER PETE CHURCHWELL

2000 KEITH BAILEY

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LIVES WELL LIVED 2014 Each year, TulsaPeople pays tribute to the lost leaders who helped make the city a better place through their leadership, community involvement and caring. Presenting 19 notable Tulsans whose lives leave a legacy worth remembering. COMPILED BY MISSY KRUSE

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L ENA B ENNET T

J , -M , 

C   ,       O C C,    M H P

Bennett once went undercover as a prisoner at a correctional facility. After reviewing intake procedures, her report would help persuade the state to construct the Mabel Bassett Correctional Facility for Women, the first facility serving female prisoners outside of McAlester. She worked on behalf of many — inmates, members of minorities, people with developmental disabilities, underprivileged youth and the elderly. Susan Savage, former mayor of Tulsa, says of Bennett: “I was always struck by Lena Bennett’s optimism, enthusiasm and sense of purpose. She had a passion for education and believed it was every child’s right to have access to learning and training. She was an advocate, a problem solver and most especially, a courageous voice willing to speak on behalf of those who could not.”

B RUCE E RVIN

A , -S. , 

L       T P S

Ervin and business partner Joe Coleman saved Tulsa’s Old City Hall by buying and remodeling it into offices. They also repurposed the old Central High School building and the Adams Hotel.

E DWARD D UMIT

A. , -J , 

U  T         P R .KWGS

Dumit’s resonant baritone was once called “Oklahoma’s Most Beautiful Voice.” A valued member of the Tulsa arts community, he also coached more than 20 Miss Oklahoma winners on voice and diction and announced students’ names at nearly 40 TU graduation ceremonies. Rich Fisher, general manager of KWGS, says of Dumit: “He was crucial to the development of public radio in Tulsa with his 50-year association with KWGS as announcer, general manager, program director, and arts producer. … Above all, Edward was a consummate gentleman … who broadcast with humility, mentored with tact and gentleness and always looked for the goodness in people and the beauty and art in life.”

Larry W. Johnston, CEO of CJC Architects Inc., says of Ervin: “C. Bruce Ervin was highly respected for his faith, passion, work ethic and professionalism by his friends, fellow workers, employees and construction contractors. He mentored and taught several young architects and engineers who are successes today.”

N ANCY F ELDMAN O. , -F. , 

C  ’ , ,       

Feldman and her husband, Raymond, explored every continent, including trekking the Himalayas and Mount Everest. Ken Busby, president of the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa, says of Feldman: “Nancy Feldman was a true original. Whatever her focus — social justice, arts for all, education — Nancy gave 110 percent with a twinkle in her eye. She was always making connections and establishing partnerships to improve the community that she loved.”

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R UBY F ARISH

A. , -F. , 

A     ,   ,   R

Farish and another Tulsan launched the local Parents Anonymous Chapter, which grew into The Parent Child Center. Desiree Doherty, executive director of The Parent Child Center of Tulsa, says of Farish: “Ruby was a lovely and gracious person who cared so much about children at risk for abuse and neglect and their parents. She looked at a tragic problem in our community and said, ‘I could do something about that.’ And she did.”

H ERB F RITZ

M. , -S. ,  A,  T P C     Fritz helped repurpose the Tulsa Fire Alarm Building and renovate Will Rogers High School, the Tulsa Historical Society and part of the Tulsa International Airport. Amanda DeCort, preservation planner for City of Tulsa planning department, says of Fritz: “He advocated not just for buildings, but for the people who would enjoy them for generations. Smart and outspoken, Herb lived without fear of what anybody else thought of him, which made him all the more beloved.”

E D G OODWIN J R .

D. , -J ,  F , O E The second generation of a Tulsa newspaper dynasty, Goodwin was a classic old-school journalist who did it all — from writing a story to typesetting to printing to selling. Julius Pegues, Federal Aviation Administration consultant and John Hope Franklin Center chairman, says of Goodwin: “Edward L. Goodwin Jr., better known as Mr. Ed, was my personal friend. We sold the The Oklahoma Eagle when we were very young. … Mr. Ed was one of a kind. He was my buddy, and he was a great, great newspaper man. I miss my friend and especially those early morning phone calls.”

A NN K ETCHAM

J , -S. ,  S     O  , A D A Before becoming an award-winning fundraiser for ADA, Ketcham served two years as a Peace Corps health worker in Niger. She protested the Black Fox Nuclear Plant construction and — through Rotary Club of Tulsa — supported freshwater drilling in Nicaragua and the delivery of medical supplies to Niger. Katie Croskrey, American Diabetes vice president of mid markets west division, says of Ketcham: “We have lost a stellar member of the diabetes community. She leaves a legacy that will not be matched.”

D AN L. H ARRISON

J. , -J ,  S  , ONEOK I.,    Harrison led the successful inaugural VisitTulsa capital campaign. He was a founding board member of Leadership Oklahoma, past president of the Tulsa Press Club and board member of the Tulsa Community Foundation, Tulsa Opera and the Oklahoma Commission on State Government Performance. John W. Gibson, non-executive chairman of ONEOK, ONEOK Partners and ONE Gas, says of Harrison: “For 22 years, Dan was one of my most loyal and trusted friends. In the seven years I served as CEO, Dan contributed so much to our organization. In the areas of communications and investor relations, Dan made ONEOK the ‘best in class.’”

J OE L EMLE Y

M , -J ,  F   T V-T ( T C),    O E H  F Lemley developed one of the first vocation-technical schools in the country and the first in Oklahoma. Roy Peters, former state director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, says of Lemley: “Pioneers like Dr. Joe Lemley were key to building the great foundation for the Oklahoma CareerTech system’s great reputation. It was a new concept in the 1960s, and it had to be done right. Joe knew how to do it right.” TulsaPeople.com

B ILLIE L ET TS M , A. , 

A  -   “W  H I”

Recipient of the Walker Percy Literary Award and two-time winner of the Oklahoma Book Award for fiction, Letts published her first book at age 57. She also spoke out against the Vietnam and Iraq wars. At 69, she was handcuffed and arrested while protesting a local appearance by then-Vice President Dick Cheney. Teresa Miller, executive director, Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers, says of Letts: “I always thought of Billie’s novels as nonfiction, because all of the compassion that emanates from those books, all of the humor and hopefulness — that came from Billie herself. Billie understood the art of caring, and she found a platform for it with her stories. So, it’s not just an eloquence of words that distinguishes Billie’s writing; it’s an eloquence of the human spirit brought forth by an extraordinarily gifted, yet humble woman.”

M ARY M URRAY M C C RACKEN A , -J , 

F, M M’ F

N ANCY L EWIS

An inductee into the Oklahoma State Florists’ Association Hall of Fame, Murray McCracken began her career by playing flower shop on her front porch as a young girl. Her arrangements often graced the tables of Tulsa fundraising events.

N. , -S. , 

T,  , U  O-T  

In high school, Lewis fought against racism as she traveled throughout Oklahoma City with a team of students giving talks promoting racial harmony. After serving in the legislature, she directed the Sooner Start program for infants and children with disabilities.

Brenda Davis, family friend, says of Murray McCracken: “Mary was a friend of both my mother and I. In her business, whatever was important to you was paramount to her. Her friendship was the same. I am lucky to be touched by her life.”

A NN N ELSON

S. , -J , 

F , M’ G S

William O. Ray, Ph.D, associate vice president for academic affairs, OU-Tulsa, says of Lewis: “Nancy Lewis’s deep commitment to education, civil service and community engagement inspired all who knew her. OU-Tulsa continues to benefit from her dynamic leadership, which helped shape the vision, mission and substance of our presence in Tulsa. Her passion for and dedication to education will benefit all of us for years to come.”

Known for her inclusive spirit, Nelson was the second generation to operate the 80-year-old store Margo’s Gift Shop, founded by her mother. Catherine Ann Pierpont, family friend, says of Nelson: “It was a great honor to be part of Ann Nelson’s life. I have a very special place in my heart filled with wonderful memories that I will forever cherish. She was one of the most giving and caring individuals I have ever known, and how she treated people was truly a special gift she possessed.”

G EORGE W. P ROTHRO D. , -O. , 

F , T H D  U  O    

A leader in public health, Prothro ramped up THD’s services and, with Dr. Jerry Gustafson, created a one-of-a-kind prescription-recycling program that made unused medicines available for free to low-income Tulsans. It has salvaged more than $15 million in medication. Chris Traband, former executive director, RSVP of Tulsa, says of Prothro: “Dr. George Prothro gave so much to so many. From children to the elderly, he was willing to assist those in need of a helping hand that was also followed by one of his famous smiles.”

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B URHAN S AY

F. , -A. , 

F , H.A. C I  M G

A pediatrician, Say wanted to save more children’s lives and specialized in genetics to discover better ways to treat rare disorders. Recruited to Tulsa from Turkey, he established the genetics program at Hillcrest’s Children’s Medical Center (later the H.A. Chapman Institute) and served as director for more than 30 years. Dr. David Jelley, Hille chair in diabetes and associate professor of pediatrics, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, says of Say: “Dr. Say was a kind and humble man who made tremendous contributions to both our community and the field of genetics. .... He was internationally renowned in the recognition and diagnosis of rare genetic disorders, with many of the syndromes he identified being named for him.”

M ICKE Y T HOMPSON M , -A. , 

F   ;  , R C I D A

Thompson served chambers in Tulsa, Bixby and Broken Arrow with a focus on economic development. He was chairman of the Oklahoma Economic Development Council.

R OSCOE T URNER F. , -J. , 

F T C C

A strong advocate for north Tulsa, Turner served District 3 for four terms after working 21 years for the city as a boiler inspector. Kathy Taylor, former mayor of Tulsa, says of Turner: “Councilor Turner was often misunderstood by many, including initially by me. He was a man of conviction and frankly, usually right. If you earned his loyalty, he stood by your side as a steadfast friend and advocate.”

Mike Neal, president and CEO, Tulsa Regional Chamber, says of Thompson: “We knew Mickey Thompson as a man who never took ‘no’ for an answer — someone who never gave up on projects that would bring jobs and grow our region’s economy. Indeed, he had a key role in bringing thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to northeast Oklahoma. His contributions have forever shaped our region.”

H ENRY Z ARROW F. , -J. , 

T   

One of Tulsa’s most generous men, Zarrow touched many areas of the city with quiet gifts that focused on children and poverty. His $1 million challenge grant to Tulsa Public Schools stirred others to action. His promise led to a total $2.2 million grant to the school system. Keith Ballard, Tulsa Public Schools superintendent, says of Zarrow: “The generosity of Henry Zarrow and his impact on our children is beyond measure. His legacy continues in the hearts and minds of countless teachers, administrators and students whose admiration will reach far into the future. Mr. Henry’s compassion and giving ways left an indelible impression at Tulsa Public Schools, and we are deeply thankful for his innovation and commitment to education.”

  :

A U RO R A H ELT O N ,  H  , O. , -D. ,  L E O N A R D K I S H N ER ,  T P S  , M , -F. ,  K R I S N I C H O L S ,  , F. , -M ,  B A R B A R A L Y N N M A RT I N , -   , A , -F. ,  T H E R EV . B I LL S K EEH A N ,   , D. , -N. ,  M A RY A N N W I L COX ,   , O. , -D. ,  TulsaPeople.com

The following pages include profiles on Tulsa’s award-winning businesses. Presenting a special sponsored editorial section spotlighting local companies and the recognition they have achieved for their products, services and staff.

Risha Grant Risha Grant, LLC Helps Companies Achieve D&I Success Risha Grant clearly practices what she preaches as was evidenced when her diversity-focused public relations company, Risha Grant, LLC, was named one of Tulsa’s 2014 “Top Inclusive Workplace Cultures” based on an annual survey conducted by Mosaic, the Tulsa Regional Chamber’s diversity business council. “We were very honored to receive the recognition from Mosaic,” said Grant, a diversity communications professional. “Diversity is who we are, inclusion is what we strive for, and communications is what we love.” In an effort to address the employment disparity for diverse individuals, and assist companies in building longevity and sustainability through a skilled and diverse workforce, Grant launched DiversityConneX.com. “It is an online 44

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recruitment site for companies looking for professional diverse talent,” she explains. “The website also serves as a resource for companies who want to stay on the cutting edge regarding diversity and inclusion news, trends and research.” DiversityConneX.com is free for individuals looking for employment; companies pay an annual fee for unlimited access to diverse talent and events. Along with their membership, companies receive up to 20 hours of diversity consulting from Grant.

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Risha Grant

20 East 5th Street, Suite 400 918-581-8900 www.DiversityConneX.com

McGraw Realtors

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McGraw leaders and employees at the ribbon cutting of the company’s office in Bixby.

McGraw named among “Best Places to Work” Workplace Dynamics recognize Oklahoma’s largest real estate firm Since 1938, McGraw Realtors has served the Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Grand Lake areas. With more than 500 agents, the company provides real estate services including buying and selling homes, land and ranch, as well as property management and leasing, commercial real estate and relocation services. “We are the largest independently and locally owned real estate company in Oklahoma,” says owner Joe McGraw. “We are part of the Leading Real Estate Companies in the World, a collection of over 500 of the finest residential real estate firms around the world, producing more annual home sales than any other real estate network.” In 2014, McGraw Realtors was voted “Best in the World” in the real estate category by the readers of Tulsa World. The company was also voted into the top three “Best Places To Work” by Workplace Dynamics. “Our company being voted in the top three places to work means a tremendous amount to us,”

says John Woolman, McGraw Realtors’ chairman. “Our employees participated in a survey and the results were compared with other companies in Oklahoma. To know that we have a staff that is not only passionate about what they do, but passionate about the company they are doing it for, is amazing.” Company President Luke Strawn, agrees. “Our associates and employees truly are the best of the best. It is the reason we pledge to continue to educate ourselves and stay at the leading edge of the real estate industry,” Strawn says. Last year also marked the opening of McGraw’s two newest offices in Shawnee and Bixby. “These locations better serve the needs of our customers and we are always recruiting and looking for new and experienced agents that are ready to begin a career in real estate or take their current career to the next level,” McGraw says.

4105 S. Rockford Ave. 918-592-6000 www.mcgrawrealtors.com

The Law Offices of Roderick H. Polston & BlackFin IRS Solutions

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BlackFin IRS Solutions team

Roderick Polston and executive team filming an episode of William Shatner’s show, “Moving America Forward” with host Doug Llewelyn.

Local firm recognized for assisting Oklahoma taxpayers Received the Moving America Forward award Tax problems are something no one should face alone, and for Rod Polston, president of The Law Offices of Roderick Polston, P.C. & BlackFin IRS Solutions, there’s nothing more important than working with clients to find a resolution. “Unresolved tax problems can to lead to other issues, such as bank account seizure, wage garnishment or liens being placed on property,” Polston says. “We develop solutions around the problem. No two clients are the same and solutions aren’t one-size-fits-all. Sometimes there can be multiple solutions and our job is to find the best solution that fits that person and where they are in their life.” Over the years, the firm has gained national recognition. In 2014, Polston and other executives of the firm were featured on William Shatner’s national television series “Moving America Forward,” where they were recognized for their commitment to helping taxpayers navigate the often confusing and intimidating realm of tax

law. The program celebrates the achievements and contributions of businesses and entrepreneurs from across the country who help move America forward. At the heart of the firm is the commitment to clients. “We care about solving clients’ problems and building long-term relationships,” Polston says. Since 2011, the Better Business Bureau has recognized the firm numerous times for Excellence in Customer Service. Several team members have also been recognized individually by professional organizations. As a local firm, the associates meet one-on-one with clients to develop legal strategies tailored to each individual situation. Clients are able to come into the office, sit down and meet faceto-face with their attorney. This is something that many other firms can’t offer— Rod’s clients benefit from a team of attorneys and trained tax professionals who are not only well-versed in tax law and protocols, but also care deeply about each individual who walks in the door.

To give back to the local community, The Law Offices of Rod Polston routinely provides volunteer legal, tax and accounting services to underprivileged and underserved members of the community. Giving back is so important to him that Polston offers his employees paid time off so that they can volunteer with various community organizations.

2021 South Lewis Avenue, Suite 350 918-551-7060 www.irshelpoklahoma.com

Gene McCormick DDS

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Dr. Gene McCormick, D.D.S.

Dr. McCormick reviews a patient’s x-ray with dental hygienist Melissa Smith.

Safe-Comfort Dr. Gene McCormick’s award-winning practice is all about comfort Gene McCormick, DDS, offers a unique approach to cosmetic and sedation dentistry. Dr. McCormick combines state-of-theart dentistry with his extensive training in anesthesiology to offer unparalleled “safe/ comfort” to his patients. He and his staff have a combined experience of 108 years in the field, so they are as capable as they are cutting-edge. Dr. McCormick is a proud graduate of the Kois Institute in Seattle and the LD Pankey Institute, McGarry Institute’s Into Thin Air Sinus Grafting and Esthetic Expectations Courses. Additionally, he holds memberships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Oklahoma Dental Association and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Even now, Dr. McCormick strives to bring cutting-edge procedures and techniques to

the community by attending over 70 hours of continuing education annually. Dr. McCormick also obtained a Medical Residency in Anesthesiology from the University of Oklahoma, which means he is licensed to administer General Anesthesia — a step-above service most dentists do not offer. His approach aims to remove discomfort and anxiety from the dental experience. “This is our every day, every minute focus,” Dr. McCormick says, explaining their trademark safety and comfort. “Whether that means having a blanket and a back pillow for their dental cleaning, nitrous oxide sedation for a crown or IV general anesthesia for an implant placement. “Our practice serves people ranging from the everyday family’s dental cleanings and exams to anyone who has delayed their treatment because of dental anxiety, to adults with special needs,”

Dr. McCormick says. In addition, the practice takes a “wholebody, whole-treatment” approach by obtaining complete medical records for each patient and employing an Internal Medicine physician onstaff. And luckily for those with aversions to traditional dentists, the practice is expanding. “We are always accepting new patients!” Dr. McCormick says.

2106 South Atlanta Place 918-743-7444 www.genemccormickdds.com

Adam W. Curran Homes Inc.

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Adam W. Curran

Going beyond the standards For Adam W. Curran, the attention is in the details. As the owner of his luxury custom home building business, Curran immerses himself in the details for every home he builds. “When you drive up to one of our homes, each one is special,” Curran says, “but it’s when you get inside that you instantly know there is something special about this home. Every detail is special in every room of the house.” Curran has been building luxury homes in Tulsa for seven years and won numerous awards. The builder won Parade of Homes in 2012, 2013 and 2014 in the $500,000-$699,999 category. He also nabbed honors in the 2014 TulsaPeople A-List and was named Best of Houzz Service in 2014. Over that time, he has become known for his superior standards and 100 percent customer satisfaction rate. “The home is truly where life starts and ends every day,” he says. “Your home is your castle and where family memories are made. It’s imperative

that every home I create is amazing and exactly meets the clients expectations.” Adam W. Curran Homes offers custom building from $500,000 to more than $3 million, with designs ranging from European cottage to modern. Adam W. Curran Homes reside in the Tulsa-area’s premium developments and utilize the most experienced craftsmen, designers and architects to create a person’s dream home. While luxurious amenities are always standard in a Curran home, he says new trends and technologies are constantly arising. “The green movement is becoming more and more affordable and therefore more attractive for our clients to invest in their homes,” he says. “We are doing more foam insulation packages that help reduce energy usage and monthly utility costs, as well as incorporating innovative technologies throughout the home.” One of those technologies is the ability to control any part of the home simply by accessing an app on a smartphone or tablet.

Adam W. Curran Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa. Curran is proud to be a professional certified builder by Oklahoma State Home Builders Association. Adam W. Curran Homes recently opened its new retail store, Home Design Studio, at 8931 S. Yale Ave., Suite K. The studio offers home decor, interior design, remodeling and more.

918-510-0246 www.adamwcurran.com

Tulsa Drillers at ONEOK Field

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The Tulsa Drillers will open the 2015 season at ONEOK Field on April 9th.

Drillers Tops In Texas League, Become Dodgers’ Affiliate The Tulsa Drillers earned the title “Texas League Organization of the Year” for the second consecutive year in 2014. The award is given annually to recognize and honor the league’s top baseball operation. It is only the third time in league history that a team has received the prestigious award in consecutive years. “It is a tremendous honor for the Drillers organization to receive the honor,” said team General Manager Mike Melega. “Earning it requires a full team effort from our amazing fans, a great city and a tremendous front office staff, and we are blessed with all three.” Texas League President Tom Kayser noted “it is rare for an organization to be honored for consecutive seasons, but the Drillers are worthy recipients based on their outstanding accomplishments in every facet of their operation during the past year.”

In other exciting news for the team, the Drillers have announced the club will be an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning with the 2015 season, ending a 12-year partnership with the Colorado Rockies. “We are proud to be joining one of baseball’s most famous and successful franchises,” said Drillers co-chair Dale Hubbard, “and excited about this new chapter in the long history of professional baseball in the city of Tulsa. The Dodgers have a great history of developing players within their minor league system.” Despite the new major league affiliate, the Drillers will continue to play in the Texas League as a member of the North Division. Tulsa will open the 2015 season on April 9th by hosting San Antonio at ONEOK Field. Several new ticket packages for the 2015 are available, including a Friday Night Fireworks Plan. For information contact the Drillers at 918-744-5901 or at mail@tulsadrillers.com.

201 North Elgin 918-744-5998 www.tulsadrillers.com

Parkhill’s Liquors & Wine

Tina Parkhill accepting the Tulsa Fast 40 award.

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PLW’s owner Lance Parkhill with father Fred, who founded the store in 1963

Parkhill’s Recognized As “Family-Owned Business Of The Year” Parkhill’s Warehouse Liquors & Wine, the iconic Tulsa store founded by Fred Parkhill in 1963, was the recipient of the Tulsa Regional Chamber’s 2014 “Family-Owned Business Of The Year” award. The annual Crystal Star Small Business Awards luncheon was held at the Small Business Summit. The Crystal Star Award recognized the Parkhill family’s longtime business success in Tulsa. The Parkhill’s brand has been built for over 50 years as a full-service provider and party planning resource for individuals, businesses and groups. “Parkhill’s longevity is attributed to our continued commitment of offering our customers the best selection of affordable beers, wines and liquors in the Tulsa area. We are very proud of our history as a family-owned business in Tulsa, and were truly honored to receive the award,” says Lance Parkhill, son of the founder who purchased the business in 2007.

Entrepreneurship runs deep in the family. After working in both public and private companies for nearly 20 years, Tina Parkhill, opened Parkhill’s Liquors & Wine South in 2011. Parkhill’s South was recognized as one of “Tulsa’s Fast 40” fastest-growing, privatelyheld companies in 2014 by The Journal Record. Humbled by the recognition, the Parkhill’s continue to maintain that their success is owed to the loyalty of their customers. Success of that loyalty is reflected in the Parkhill’s philanthropic commitment to the Tulsa community, assisting over 30 organizations with their fundraising efforts in 2014 alone. Parkhill’s Warehouse Liquors & Wine—also known as “Fikes” by longtime Tulsans—is located in the Fikes Shopping Center at 5111 South Lewis Avenue. With 15,000 square feet of retail space, Parkhill’s has positioned itself as a leader in their industry. Parkhill’s Liquors & Wine South

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JANUARY

Jan. 10 — Runway Run Benefits Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium. www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.org Jan. 14 — Soup Luncheon Benefits NEATS (Northeast Active Timers). www.neatstulsa.org Jan. 17 — Toyland Ball Benefits The Parent Child Center of Tulsa. www.toylandball.org Jan. 23-25, 27-31 — Portraits of a Garden Benefits Tulsa Garden Center. www.tulsagardencenter.com Jan. 24 — Trivia Night 2015: Tailgate-N-Trivia! Benefits Bishop Kelley High School. www.bishopkelley.org Jan. 27 — Posh for Paws Benefits the Tulsa SPCA. www.tulsaspca.org Jan. 29 — Cooking Up Compassion Benefits Catholic Charities. www.cctulsa.org Jan. 29 — Stacked Deck: Heart of the Matter Benefits Resonance. www.resonancetulsa.org

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Jan. 30 — CAP Benefit Breakfast Benefits CAP Tulsa Family Advancement. www.captulsa.org Jan. 31 — Trivia Night Benefits Holland Hall. www.hollandhall.org Jan. 31 — A Taste of Tulsa 2015 Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma. www.atasteoftulsa.org Jan. 31 —Buttercup Bash Presented by Junior Women’s Association of the Tulsa Boys’ Home, benefiting the Home. www.tbhjuniorwomen.com

FEBRUARY

February/March TBA — Youth of the Year Banquet Beneﬁts Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Tulsa. www.salarmytulsa.org

Feb. 7 — Heart of Henry Benefits the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless. www.tulsadaycenter.com Feb. 7 — Pearl Sale Benefits Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. www.gseok.org Feb. 8 — My Furry Valentine Benefits StreetCats. www.streetcatstulsa.org Feb. 11 — 2-1-1 Day of Dining Benefits 2-1-1 Helpline. www.211tulsa.org Feb. 12 — Women’s Association of Tulsa Boys’ Home Bunco Party Benefits Tulsa Boys’ Home. www.tulsaboyshome.org Feb. 13 — Mardi Gras Masquerade Benefits New Hope Oklahoma. www.newhopeoklahoma.org

Feb. 6 — National Wear Red Day Beneﬁts American Heart Association. www. goredforwomen.org/wearredday

Feb. 14 — Pink Stiletto Soiree Beneﬁts Susan G. Komen Tulsa. www.komentulsa.org

Feb. 7 — Heart Ball Beneﬁts the American Heart Association. www.tulsaheartball.ahaevents.org

Feb. 17 — Live United Luncheon and Awards Beneﬁts Tulsa Area United Way. www.tauw.org/annualmeeting

Feb. 7 — Icons and Idols Beneﬁts Tulsa Ballet. www.iconsandidols.org

Feb. 21 — Dance of the Two Moons Benefits Indian Health Care Resource Center’s programs for Native American youth. www.ihcrctwomoons.org Feb. 21 — Lunar New Year Benefits Dillon International. www.dillonadopt.com Feb. 21 — Monarch Ball Benefits DVIS. www.dvis.org Feb. 21 — Red, White, Blue and Rescue Trivia Night Benefits Tulsa SPCA. www.tulsaspca.org Feb. 26 — Puttin’ on the Dog Benefits LIFE Senior Services. www.lifeseniorservices.org Feb. 27 — CASA Casino: Celebrating Gatsby and 30 Years of Advocacy Benefits Tulsa CASA. www.tulsacasa.org Feb. 27 — Street Party Benefits Street School. www.streetpartytulsa.com Feb. 28 — Moonlight in Morocco — Spring Gala Benefits Junior League of Tulsa. www.jltulsa.org Feb. 28 — Tulsa Polar Plunge Benefits Special Olympics Oklahoma. www.sook.org

MARCH

March TBA — Will Rogers High School Hall of Fame Golf Tournament Benefits Will Rogers High School Community Foundation. www.willrogersfoundation.net March 6 — Tulsa Memory Gala Benefits the Oklahoma Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. www.memorygala.org March 7 — Bunco for Breast Cancer Benefits BCAP (Breast Cancer Assistance Program) Fund. www.bcapfund.org March 7 —Dream Builders’ Gala Benefits Tulsa Habitat for Humanity. www.tulsahabitat.org March 7 — Fur Ball 2015: “Phantom of the Paw-pera” Benefits the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals. www.animalallianceok.org March 7 — Red Ribbon Gala Benefits Tulsa CARES. www.redribbongala.org March 7 — Tulsa Coffee Crawl Benefits Volunteer Tulsa. www.volunteertulsa.org/ special+events March 7 — Vintage O-State: Loyal and True Benefits Tulsa OSU Alumni Chapter. www.orangeconnection.org/ tulsa March 8 — Souper Sunday Benefits TSHA (Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access). www.tsha.cc March 9 — Kingpin for Kids Benefits Operation Aware. www.operationaware.org

March 14 — St. Patrick’s Day Run Benefits Special Olympics Oklahoma. www.sook.org March 25-27 — Abersons and Friends Warehouse Sale Benefits Family and Children’s Services. www.fcsok.org March 26 — Oysters & Ale Benefits Hospice of Green Country. www. hospiceofgreencountry.org March 26 — Rooftop Rendezvous Benefits DVIS. www.dvis.org March 27 — Will Rogers High School Gala Dinner Benefits Will Rogers High School Community Foundation. www. willrogersfoundation.net March 27 — Will Rogers High School Hall of Fame Induction Benefits Will Rogers High School Community Foundation. www. willrogersfoundation.net

March 28 — Glenpool Spring Market Benefits Mend Pregnancy Resource Center. www.kingofkingsok.org March 28 — Lung Force Walk Benefits the American Lung Association. www.lungforce.org March 29 —CAN Superhero Challenge Benefits Child Abuse Network. www.childabusenetwork.org

APRIL

April-June TBA — Bowl For Kids Sake Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma. www.bfkstulsa.org April TBA-June TBA — Lexus Raffle Benefits Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. www.oklahoma.wish.org April TBA — Pathfinder Award Gala Benefits the League of Women Voters. www.lwvtulsa.org

March 27 — Young Professional Board Party Beneﬁts Emergency Infant Services. www.eistulsa.org

April 2 —CANdlelight Ball Beneﬁts Child Abuse Network. www.childabusenetwork.org

March 28 — Carnivale Beneﬁts Mental Health Association Oklahoma’s housing programs. www.bestpartyintown.org

April 2 — Different Strokes … The Difference Is Extraordinary Benefits Town and Country School. www.tandcschool.org

March 28 — Citywide Baby Shower Beneﬁts Emergency Infant Services. www.eistulsa.org

April 2 — Tulsa’s New Leaders Beneﬁts the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.tulsa.cﬀ.org

March 28 — Derby Dash 5K Presented by Junior Women’s Association of the Tulsa Boys’ Home, beneﬁting the Home. www.tbhjuniorwomen.com

April 4 — Aquarium Run Beneﬁts the Oklahoma Aquarium. www.okaquarium.org

March 28 — “Four Decades: Mizel, Music & Memories” Beneﬁts the Mizel Jewish Community Day School. www.mizelschool.org

April 9 — 2015 Society Dinner Beneﬁts The University of Tulsa’s Catholic Newman Center. www.tu-newman.org TulsaPeople.com

April 9 — Red Cross Rescue Gala Benefits Tulsa Red Cross. www.redcross.org/ easternoklahoma April 9 — Spring Luncheon Presented by Women’s Association of the Tulsa Boys’ Home, benefiting the Home. www.tulsaboyshome.org April 10 — Showcase Dinner Presented by the Foundation for Tulsa Schools, benefiting Tulsa Public Schools. www. foundationfortulsaschools.org April 10-11 — SpringFest Garden Market and Festival Benefits Tulsa Garden Center. www.tulsagardencenter.com April 11 — Annual Owasso Community Resources Benefit Benefits Owasso Community Resources. www.owassohelps.org April 11 — Herb Day in Brookside Benefits the Brookside Business Association. www.brooksidetheplacetobe.com April 11 — Kelleypalooza Benefits Bishop Kelley High School. www.bishopkelley.org April 11 — Wine, Women and Shoes Benefits YWCA. www.wwstulsa.org April 14 — Building Bridges of Hope Benefits John 3:16 Mission. www.john316mission.org April 16 — Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon Benefits Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. www.gseok.org April 17 — Garden Party Benefits A New Leaf. www.anewleaf.org April 17 — Step Up to the Plate, Fight ALS Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and ALS research. www.stepuptotheplateals.com

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April 18 — A License to Change Benefits Volunteer Tulsa. www.volunteertulsa.org/ special+events April 18 — Garden Fest Benefits A New Leaf. www.anewleaf.org April 18 — Garden Party Benefits The Little Light House. www.littlelighthouse.org April 18 — Tulsa Heart Walk Benefits the American Heart Association. www.heart.org/tulsa April 23 — Spokeasy Benefits Tulsa Hub. www.tulsahub.org April 24 — Bonfires and Beer Benefits Youth Services of Tulsa. www.yst.org April 24 — Reaching for the Stars with Pathways Benefits Pathways Adult Learning Center. www.pathwaysok.com April 24-May 17 — Designer Showcase 2015 Benefits Tulsa Public Schools. www.tulsadesignersshowcase.com April 25 — Aviator Ball Benefits Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium. www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.org

April 27 — Musical Mondays Beneﬁts LIFE Senior Services. www.lifeseniorservices.org

May 4 — CF Golf Classic Beneﬁts the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.tulsa.cﬀ.org

April 27 — Wish Upon a Par Beneﬁts Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. www.oklahoma.wish.org

May 4 — Tee Oﬀ for Town and Country Golf Tournament Beneﬁts Town and Country School. www.tandcschool.org

April 28 — Are You Smarter Than A KIPPster? Beneﬁts KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory. www.kipptulsa.org

May 4-5 — Frank R. Rhoades Golf Classic Beneﬁts Tulsa Boys’ Home. www.tulsaboyshome.org

April 28 — Empty Bowls Beneﬁts the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. www.okfoodbank.org

May 5 — Awards Luncheon Beneﬁts Goodwill Industries of Tulsa. www.goodwilltulsa.org

April 28 — Savoring Sister Cities Beneﬁts Tulsa Global Alliance. www.tulsaglobalalliance.org

May 5 — Harwelden Awards Beneﬁts the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa. www.ahct.org

April 30 — Wine Dinner Beneﬁts TSHA (Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access). www.tsha.cc

May 6 — Newsmakers Luncheon Beneﬁts the Tulsa Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications. www.awctulsa.org

April 30 — Business Excellence Dinner Beneﬁts Junior Achievement of Oklahoma. www.jaok.org

MAY

May TBA — Homerun for the Homeless Beneﬁts the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless. www.tulsadaycenter.com

May 8 — Blank Canvas Beneﬁts Youth Services of Tulsa. www.yst.org May 8 — TARC Shot in the Dark Golf Tournament Beneﬁts TARC. www.ddadvocacy.net

May TBA — Knock Out Violence Beneﬁts DVIS. www.dvis.org

May 8 — Tulsa Go Red for Women Luncheon Beneﬁts the American Heart Association. www.tulsagored.ahaevents.org

April 25 — Equality Gala Beneﬁts Oklahomans for Equality. www.okeq.org

May 1 — Rhinestone Cowboy: A Tribute to the Glamorous West Beneﬁts Volunteers of America Oklahoma. www.voaok.org

May 9 — DIG: Day in the Garden Beneﬁts Children’s Discovery Garden at Tulsa Botanic Garden. www.tulsabotanic.org

April 25 — Rebuild Day Beneﬁts Rebuilding Together Tulsa. www.rebuildingtogethertulsa.org

May 1 — The White Party Beneﬁts Family and Children’s Services. www.fcsok.org

May 16 — Center Polo Classic Beneﬁts The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges. www.tulsacenter.org

April 26 — ARTSCAPE 2015 Beneﬁts The Tristesse Grief Center’s children’s programs. www.thegriefcenter.org

May 2 — Electric Lime Gala Beneﬁts Tulsa Children’s Museum. www.tulsachildrensmuseum.org

April 25 — Chefs for the Cure Beneﬁts Susan G. Komen Tulsa. www.komentulsa.org

April 27 — Leadership Tulsa Golf Classic Beneﬁts Leadership Tulsa. www.leadershiptulsa.org

May 2 — Run for the Roses Beneﬁts Tulsa Boys’ Home. www.tulsaboyshome.org May 2 — Street Dance! Beneﬁts Crosstown Learning Center. www.crosstowntulsa.org

May 16 — Tulsa Great Strides Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.tulsa.cff.org May 16 — Where Hands and Feet Meet 5K Benefits TSHA (Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access). www.tsha.cc

May 17 — Babypalooza Concert Beneﬁts Emergency Infant Services. www.eistulsa.org

June 6 — Just Plane Fun Beneﬁts Camp Fire Green Country. www.tulsacampﬁre.org/jpf

May 18 — A Stately Affair in Tulsa Benefits Oklahoma State University-Tulsa and OSU Center for Health Sciences. www.astatelyaffair.com

June 6 — Most Amazing Race Tulsa Beneﬁts The Salvation Army Center of Hope. www.salarmytulsa.org

May 18 — FORE the House Celebrity Golf Classic Benefits the Ronald McDonald House. www.rmhtulsa.org May 18 — Musical Mondays Benefits LIFE Senior Services. www.lifeseniorservices.org May 19 — William Booth Society Benefit Dinner Benefits the Salvation Army. www.salarmytulsa.org May 21 — Founders’ Dinner Benefits Iron Gate. www.irongatetulsa.org May 31 — Brainiac Ball Benefits Family and Children’s Services. www.fcsok.org

JUNE

June TBA — Annual Golf Classic Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma. www.bbbsok.org June TBA — Operation ART Benefits Operation Aware. www.operationaware.org June TBA — Paws and Pictures Benefits Tulsa SPCA. www.tulsaspca.org June 4 — Brookside Rumble and Roll Benefits Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. www.oklahoma.wish.org June 6 — Dirty Dog 5K and Fun Run Benefits the Bridges Foundation. www.thebridgesfound.org

June 8 — Chip in to Rebuild Golf Tournament Benefits Rebuilding Together Tulsa. www. rebuildingtogethertulsa.org June 10 — NEAT’s annual Book Review, Luncheon and Fashion Show Benefits NEATS (Northeast Active Timers). www.neatstulsa.org June 11 — Top of the Town Benefits Child Care Resource Center. www.ccrctulsa.org June 12 — Wine, Eats and Easels Benefits Broken Arrow Neighbors. www.baneighbors.org/wee June 15 — Links for Little Ones Benefits the Little Light House. www.littlelighthouse.org June 19 — WALTZ on the Wild Side Benefits the Tulsa Zoo’s “Building Beyond Your Wildest Dreams” capital campaign. www.waltzonthewildside.org June 22 — Musical Mondays Benefits LIFE Senior Services www.lifeseniorservices.org June 27 — Somewhere in Time: Havana Nights Benefits RSVP of Tulsa. www.rsvptulsa.org

JULY

July 7 — International Literacy Training Institute Graduation Beneﬁts Literacy & Evangelism International. www.literacyevangelism.org

July 12 — Celebrating Freedom, Hope and Centenarians Beneﬁts NEATS (Northeast Active Timers). www.neatstulsa.org

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July 18 — Bingo Bash 2015 Benefits Tulsa SPCA. www.tulsaspca.org July 20 — Musical Mondays Benefits LIFE Senior Services. www.lifeseniorservices.org July 30-Aug. 1 — Harwelden Murder Mystery Benefits the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa. www.ahhatulsa.org

AUGUST

• Birthday Parties • Business Meetings • Catered Events • Corporate Gatherings • Reunions & Proms • Weddings & Receptions

August TBA — Pink Carpet Survivor Fashion Show Benefits BCAP (Breast Cancer Assistance Program) Fund. www.bcapfund.org Aug. 3 — Annual Golf Tournament Benefits Operation Aware. www.operationaware.org Aug. 3 — Charity Golf Tournament Benefits The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Tulsa. www.salarmytulsa.org Aug. 6-8 — Harwelden Murder Mystery Benefits the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa. www.ahhatulsa.org Aug. 8 — Back-to-School Style Show and Brunch Benefits the Baptist Children’s Home Owasso. www.obhc.org/BCH-Owasso Aug. 17 — Musical Mondays Benefits LIFE Senior Services. www.lifeseniorservices.org Aug. 22 — Tulsa Walk to End Alzheimer’s Benefits the Oklahoma Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. www.tulsawalk.com

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SEPTEMBER

September TBA — Annual Circle Dinner Benefits Tulsa Botanic Garden. www.tulsabotanic.org September TBA — Champions of Health Gala Benefits Oklahoma Caring Foundation. www.championsofhealth.org September TBA — Global Vision Awards Dinner Benefits Tulsa Global Alliance. www.tulsaglobalalliance.org Sept. 10 — Chapters: An Evening of Books, Bards and Bites Benefits Tulsa City-County Library’s Ruth G. Hardman Adult Literacy Service. www.tulsalibrary.org Sept. 11 — 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Community Emergency Preparedness and Resource Fair Presented by Volunteer Tulsa. www.volunteertulsa.org/ special+events

Sept. 15 — Western Days Benefits Saint Simeon’s. www.saintsimeons.org Sept. 19-20 — Gatesway Balloon Festival Benefits Gatesway Foundation. www.gatesway.org Sept. 24 — 2015 Vision in Education Leadership Award Dinner Benefits Tulsa Community College Foundation. www.tulsacc.edu/visiondinner Sep. 25 — An Evening of Wine and Roses Benefits Tulsa Garden Center. www.tulsagardencenter.com Sept. 26 — Mini-Laps Benefits the Little Light House. www.littlelighthouse.org Sept. 26 — Susan G. Komen Tulsa Race for the Cure Benefits Susan G. Komen Tulsa. www.komentulsa.org

OCTOBER

October TBA — McDazzle Fun Ball 2015 Beneﬁts the Ronald McDonald House. www.rmhtulsa.org

Sept. 11 — Day of Caring Presented by Tulsa Area United Way. www.tauw.org/dayofcaring

October TBA — Annual Dinner Beneﬁts Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice. www.occjok.org

Sept. 11 — Kaleidoscope Ball Beneﬁts Emergency Infant Services. www.eistulsa.org

October TBA — Paragon Awards Beneﬁts Leadership Tulsa. www.leadershiptulsa.org

Sept. 12 — Million Mutt March Beneﬁts the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals. www.animalallianceok.org

Oct. 1 — Raisin’ Cain: A Ballroom Bash Beneﬁts Clarehouse. www.clarehouse.org

Sept. 12-20 — Restaurant Week Beneﬁts the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. www.okfoodbank.org Sept. 14 — Annual Golf Tournament Beneﬁts Restore Hope Ministries. www.golf.restorehope.org

Oct. 2 — Green Leaf Gala Beneﬁts Up With Trees. www.upwithtrees.org Oct. 3 — Royal Feast Beneﬁts DaySpring Villa. www.dayspringvilla.com

Oct. 3 — St. John ZooRun presented by New Balance Tulsa Benefits the Tulsa Zoo’s “Building Beyond Your Wildest Dreams” capital campaign. www.tulsazoo.org/run Oct. 5 — Tulsa Hall of Fame 2015 Benefits Tulsa Historical Society and Museum. www.tulsahistory.org Oct. 8 — Cooking for a Cause Benefits Iron Gate. www.irongatetulsa.org Oct. 22 — Badges-n-Barbeques: Battle of the Grills Benefits the Crime Prevention Network. www.okcpn.org Oct. 24 — Laps for Little Ones Benefits the Little Light House. www.littlelighthouse.org Oct. 24 — Make a Difference Day Benefits Volunteer Tulsa. www. volunteertulsa.org/special+events Oct. 25 — BooHaHa in Brookside Benefits Brookside Business Association. www.brooksidetheplacetobe.com Oct. 27-31 — HallowMarine Benefits the Oklahoma Aquarium. www.okaquarium.org Oct. 27-31 — HallowZOOeen Benefits the Tulsa Zoo. www.tulsazoo.org/boo

NOVEMBER

November TBA — Bowl-A-Thon Benefits Junior Achievement of Oklahoma. www.jaok.org November TBA — Wine and Cheese Experience Benefits BCAP (Breast Cancer Assistance Program) Fund. www.bcapfund.org Nov. 5-8 — Holiday Market Benefits Junior League of Tulsa. www.jltulsa.org

Nov. 6 — ServiceUnites! Benefits Volunteer Tulsa. www. volunteertulsa.org/special+events Nov. 12 — Unite! Benefits Tulsa Area United Way. www.tauw.org/unite Nov. 16 — Old Bags Luncheon Benefits Crosstown Learning Center. www.crosstowntulsa.org Nov. 16 — Power to DREAM Achiever Awards Benefits the DREAM Institute. www.dreaminstitute.org Nov. 17-19 — Stories of Light Radiothon with KRMG Benefits Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. www.oklahoma.wish.org Nov. 19 — Dinner of Reconciliation Benefits the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation. www.jhfcenter.org Nov. 26 — Turkey Day 5K and Fun Run Benefits the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. www.okfoodbank.org

DECEMBER

Dec. 1 — Annual Christmas Luncheon & Fashion Show Benefits the Salvation Army. www.salarmytulsa.org Dec. 3 — Friends of OCR Benefits Owasso Community Resources. www.owassohelps.org Dec. 4 — 2015 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award Dinner Benefits the Tulsa Library Trust. www.helmerichaward.org Dec. 5 — Children’s Holiday Party Benefits TSHA (Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access). www.tsha.cc

Nov. 6 — National Philanthropy Day Beneﬁts the Eastern Oklahoma Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals. www.afpeastok.aftnet.org

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Matthew Williams Rebecca Allen AUG. 30, 2014 For soccer players Williams and Allen, their relationship was love at first kick. The two met as Auburn University graduate students at a soccer game. After 10 months of dating, Williams proposed. A pre-wedding scrimmage pitted bridesmaids against groomsmen, with the bride’s team victorious. The couple married at Camp Loughridge with Allen’s older brother, Taylor, officiating. Allen is a Jenks native who works for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. Williams is a board-certified behavior analyst working with children with autism. P  J MC

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Travis Nicks Constance Thomas OCT. 10, 2014

In the historic Tulsa Garden Center, Nicks and Thomas said their vows before 150 guests in a “Gatsby”-themed ceremony, followed by a reception. While in the Navy Nuclear Power School, Nicks, who is a U.S. Navy submarine officer originally from Tulsa, met Thomas, a student at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Over their courtship, the couple moved to New York and eventually Hawaii, where he is stationed with the USS Santa Fe and she is a master’s candidate in the University of Hawaii’s Department of Linguistics. P  R B 60

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Evan Gros Jessica Hanner JUNE 28, 2014 Owassoan Hanner met Gros, a Michigan native, when they were freshmen at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Over several years, the relationship grew to a proposal in 2013. The couple, both lieutenants in the Air Force and currently in pilot training, married at Camp Loughridge. At their reception, the couple continued a family tradition of pushing the bride onto the dance floor in a decorated wheelbarrow. P  S  P

Dee Jay Pollock Shelly Hendrix OCT. 25, 2014 “We met through a mutual friend who connected us after thinking we might make a great fit,” Hendrix says. “Little did we know, three years later we’d be married.” The Tulsans took a family trip to Vashon Island, Washington, where Pollock proposed on a walk through the forest. The intimate “boho-country-chic” wedding occurred in Broken Arrow, followed by a reception jokingly themed, “We caught it, bought it or shot it.” P  B  G P

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Chef Matt Bailey’s Kidney Bean Succotash and Roasted Portobello Native Tulsan Matt Bailey loves his work as head chef at The Tavern “because I enjoy the opportunity to educate our guests about food through our menus and give them the chance to try new and different things.” Some of those “new and different things” were learned by Bailey working with great chefs in Phoenix and Chicago at noted restaurants within Four Diamond hotels and resorts. The chef certainly has the opportunity to exercise his creativity at The Tavern, the popular Brady District restaurant defined as “a modern interpretation of the classic neighborhood pub.” The Tavern, a flagship establishment of the McNellie’s Group, is located in the old Fox Hotel building at 201 North Main Street. A beautiful, dark wood bar is the focal point of the space. “The bar inspires our mixologists to create a drink menu unlike any other in Tulsa,” Bailey notes, “and our food menu is a gourmet twist on classic pub cuisine.” Popular menu items include the Tavern Burger—a proprietary grind of short rib and brisket served with a Stilton and mushroom Cognac cream on a house-baked bun; Roasted Chicken; and Roasted Portobello. Freshly baked breads and homemade desserts always complement the seasonallyinspired offerings. “Our Chef’s Table dining experience is unique in Tulsa,” notes Bailey. “We offer a dining group of eight the special opportunity to be seated at a table within the action of The Tavern’s kitchen to experience the energy of a busy

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Easy as pie by ANNE BROCKMAN For generations, Tulsans have frequented Ike’s Chili. In 2015, the Tulsa institution celebrates 107 years in business. The star of the menu — chili — is oﬀered in a number of variations, including the Frito Pie. Corn chips are topped with the hearty chili, which can be chopped with cheese, onions or both. ($5.99, small; $7.39, large). Ike’s Chili, 1503 E. 11th St., 918-838-9410, www.ikeschilius.com

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SHIFALI BHULLAR WAS DETERMINED HER FOOD would be different. When the chef and owner of Cumin: Flavor of India opened her restaurant, she wanted to cook the food she loved — the food she grew up with in Punjab. It was important to Bhullar that her menu not be an American interpretation of Indian food or a melding of world ﬂavors. The menu at Cumin is distinctly North Indian and represents both the everyday sustaining foods and the celebratory foods that shaped her childhood. “I cook from the heart,” Bhullar says. “This is something I’ve been doing since I was 6 or 7 years old.” Before opening Cumin, Bhullar worked in the technology and banking ﬁelds, but her passion was cooking. At Cumin, she is the force of the kitchen, as creator and taster of everything that’s served. A friend and I visited Cumin after hearing good things about this little restaurant tucked into a retail center at the corner of East 71st Street and South Memorial Drive. Everything we tasted was good — and a few dishes were remarkable. Though the restaurant has been open just a few months, it already has its core of regulars. Bhullar is especially proud of the many Indian families who frequent Cumin. They come for the tandoori lamb chop masala, the curries, the homemade chutney, the naan and the lentils mixed with garlic, cumin and herbs.

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We started our dinner with Cumin Chicken 65 ($7.95), an appetizer named for the dozens of spices used to flavor the chicken. Chicken is lightly battered and then coated in spices. This first dish was a good introduction to the balance of flavors you’ll taste at Cumin. I had never had malai kofta ($10.95), so we gave it a try. This special-occasion Indian food is a vegetarian alternative to meatballs, but it’s no less rich. Bhullar later told me this is a time-consuming dish to make, though with simple ingredients. Here, potatoes are boiled and then smashed and mixed with paneer (a fresh cheese often used in Indian food), cashew powder, raisins and spices. They’re then fried and served with a creamy curry sauce. Biryani is a popular menu item. It’s a good “first bite” for those unaccustomed to Indian food. Imagine a fried rice with the intoxicating tastes of saffron, garlic and onions. We tried the chicken biryani ($11.95), which was served in an elegant silver bowl. The combination of rice, chicken and vegetables was perfect, and it was nice to have a lighter-tasting dish among the curries and cream sauces. Palak paneer ($11.95) is enjoyed by vegetarian diners, and others, at Cumin. This delicious combination of paneer with pureed spinach, garlic and garam masala is a classic North Indian dish that Bhullar prepares beautifully. It’s not too rich, like paneer dishes can sometimes be. Bhullar ac-

counts this to the fact that she’s making her food less in a restaurant style and instead just the way she would prepare it for her own children. The star of the show was the lamb chop masala ($15.95), the dish Bhullar says she is most proud to have on the menu. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked with a light char on the edges. The masala tomato-cream sauce was so good we added it to other foods. The price on this dish should also be noted, since it’s difﬁcult to ﬁnd reasonably priced lamb chops in Tulsa restaurants. Cumin’s naan is perfect, with its crispy edges and enough heartiness to hold scoops of the creamy sauces. Prices range from $2-$3 per order for this bread, a staple of Indian cuisine. The butter naan and garlic naan are most popular, though the paneer naan and aloo naan — stuffed with potatoes — are tempting. Bhullar says she always dreamed of going to culinary school, but it was never realized. Yet she has no doubts she can cook. “People ask me, ‘Who taught you to cook?’” she says. “No one taught me. No one sat me down and showed me what to do. I learned just by watching my mom and my dad. Everyone in my family cooks.” Even though she’s now the professional cook in her family, her favorite place to eat remains her mom’s kitchen, which, she laughs, tastes just like the food she’s serving each day at Cumin. tþ

Cumin 8242 E. 71st St., 918-994-7404 Lunch buﬀet is open 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., daily. Open for dinner from 5-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 5-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

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Let’s heat up this cold month with the hottest foods in town. If Tabasco and Sriracha are your salt and pepper, this list is for you. Here are five super-hot foods to check out. But remember, we warned you. Fat Guy’s Burger Bar The burgers are great, of course, but have you tried Fat Guy’s wings? A wing connoisseur friend told me these wings are the hottest — and best-tasting — wings he’d ever had. Hellboy Wings ($8.95) are sold by the pound, but even those with taste buds of steel will need a lot of water to make it through. 140 N. Greenwood Ave., 918-794-7782; 7945 S. Memorial Drive, 918-893-2232; www.fatguysburgers.com Joe Momma’s I winced as I watched someone attempt to eat an entire Incinerator Pizza (starting at $12.95). It was seriously hard to watch this poor soul eating a pizza topped with spicy red sauce, jalapeños, habaneros, crushed black pepper, wasabi, hot links and a ghost pepper Sriracha. Anyone who ﬁnishes a 14-inch pizza gets their picture on Joe Momma’s wall of fame. One slice is manageable for me, but I’ll leave the whole pizza for the real chili heads. 112 S. Elgin Ave., 918-794-6563, www.joemommas.com Lanna Thai Most dishes at Lanna Thai can be adjusted for heat, so if you like it hot, speak up. The Panang Seafood ($19.95) is particularly good with the intensity of high heat. Scallops, calamari, shrimp and salmon are stir-fried with vegetables and then served with a spicy panang curry sauce that’s cooled slightly with coconut milk. This dish is good whether served on the mild or hot side, so if spicy isn’t your thing, order it mild. 7227 S. Memorial Drive, 918-249-5262, www.lannathaitulsa.com Mi Cocina One of the hottest, and best, things on the menu at Mi Cocina is the Camarones Chili y Ajo ($17.95). Jumbo shrimp are sautéed in a spicy guajillo chili sauce. If you’re a pepper lover, tell the servers and they’ll crank up the heat for you. Stirfried vegetables and rice are good sides for this ﬂavorful dish. 1342 E. 15th St., 918-599-8009, www.micocinarestaurants.com

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El Rio Verde It’s more than just a sandwich. El Rio Verde’s Torta Ahogda ($5.99) is a delicious Mexican torta drowned in a shockingly spicy red sauce. The ﬁlling of avocado, beans, onions and meat cools down the heat, but your bread can soak up the spicy sauce with each bite. 38 N. Trenton Ave., 918-592-2555 TulsaPeople.com

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Grahams Six Grape Port, Portugal — $24.99 The greatest dessert wine of all time, Port pleases with no questions asked. This Port is smooth, rich and ultra sweet with each sip warming all the way into your tummy. Serve with a dose of chocolate for sheer delight.

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Baileys Irish Cream, coﬀee ﬂavor, Dublin, Ireland — $25.99 When you add rich coffee and heavy cream to Irish whiskey, wonders never cease. We all love Baileys any way we can get it, but added to a hot mug of java may be the best.

Rombauer 2012 Red Zinfandel, California — $33.99 Explosive in jammy, ripe black and red fruits, this monster of a red wine is great with dinner or just sipping afterward. Pair it with a piece of sharp cheddar cheese. Editor’s note: Prices current as of November 2014.

place after dinner. It will sneak up on you, so be careful to sip and savor Port. Baileys, a liqueur produced in Dublin, also is a favorite coming in at 17 percent alcohol. It is made with Irish whiskey and cream. Over ice or straight up is wonderful, but Baileys added to coffee is perfect for warming your cold bones on a windy, icy night. For a slightly different twist, whip up an Ultimate French Toast shot made from Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, butterscotch liqueur and Baileys Irish Cream.

When you just want a big glass of a monster red wine to conquer the January blues, opt for California’s Rombauer red zinfandel at 15.9 percent alcohol. It’s so rich with red and black fruit flavors, it is almost like a dessert itself. tþ *Wine columnist Randa Warren is a Master Sommelier; Certified Wine Educator; Associate Member of the Institute of Wines and Spirits; and is a Certified Specialist of Spirits.

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J       share of days where we want to keep our heads under the covers and hit the snooze button. What we need on these long, cold days is something to get us out of bed. For me, food is the elixir. Winter is made for breakfasts that can warm our bodies and hearts, perhaps even sustaining us to dinnertime. If I could, I would start each morning with the jalapeño-Havarti cheese biscuits and sausage gravy from Justin Thompson’s 624 Kitchen. Since that’s not going to happen, and since I don’t have the time or skill to replicate that deliciousness each day, I’ve gathered a few of my favorite go-to breakfasts when I’m in need of something beyond a bowl of oatmeal. OK, so I said it would take more than a bowl of oatmeal to get me out of the bed in the winter. But this oatmeal, adapted from Ina Garten, is the exception. Sunday Morning Oatmeal Serves 4 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 banana, sliced 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup golden raisins Maple syrup, for serving In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, plus 2 cups of water, until it starts to simmer. Add the oatmeal and salt, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove oatmeal from heat, and add the banana, cherries, cranberries and raisins. Cover the pot with a lid, and let sit for 2 minutes. Serve oatmeal hot with maple syrup and extra milk.

Made popular in New Orleans, this egg dish is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning. This version feeds 8 since it bakes in a dish. If you have the time, making your own creamed spinach is best. Eggs Sardou with Lemon Hollandaise Serves 8 1 (10-ounce) package creamed spinach, thawed 8 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled 8 artichoke bottoms 8 egg yolks Freshly ground pepper, to taste Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

This is a two-step French toast, since you brown it and then bake it, but the results are so worth it. Orange French Toast Serves 6 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup half and half 3 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (1-pound) loaf day-old French bread 1/4 cup unsalted butter Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix together orange juice, half and half, eggs, powdered sugar, Grand Marnier and vanilla. Pour into a large shallow dish. Cut bread, diagonally, into 1-inch slices. Soak bread 2 minutes on each side. In a large skillet, brown the slices in butter over mediumlow heat. When all are browned, place them on cookie sheets — in a single layer — and bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over all. Serve with warm maple syrup and orange marmalade.

Hollandaise Lemon Sauce 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Juice of 1/2 lemon Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes For the sauce: Crack eggs into a double boiler. Vigorously whisk over simmering water until thickened. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter, and continue to whisk until thickened. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat. If sauce becomes too thick before using, add a few drops of warm water. For the eggs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with the creamed spinach. Add crumbled bacon, spreading evenly. Press artichoke bottoms — cup side up — into spinach. Gently place an unbroken egg yolk into each artichoke. Sprinkle with pepper, nutmeg and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cover all with Hollandaise Lemon Sauce, then sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes. tþ Natalie Mikles is a writer who loves food, cooking and the people behind the stove. If she could only eat one food every day, it would be pie — hands down. She explores life with her husband and three children, who she is determined will become adventurous eaters. TulsaPeople.com

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A glass vase with whimsical greenery softens the hard surface of the table and also brings some of the outdoors into the room. Over-sized jacks incorporate multiple metal finishes and add a touch of nostalgia and fun to the table. The overall effect is a balanced and interesting mix of objects, finishes and textures that please our many senses. Candlesticks also bring in three different metal tones that add interest to the setting and give balance opposite the floral.

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“We thought it would be fun to mix different metals. This can be tricky; but we trusted our instincts and pulled together a perfect combo that works. Don’t be afraid to mix.” Gina Miller and Brenda Rice, co-owners, GHD Interiors

Crystal candlesticks These candlesticks don’t need candles to bring glamour because they are already weighty and sparkly with great lines. Gold glass bowl No balls needed … this one holds its own with gold. Gold is good!

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Masculine accessories neutralize the glam factor and play up the blackish-blue finish. Start with a huge 1970s laminate obelisk in black and white agate design from the Paris Flea Market. Add a trio of black candlesticks of recycled bicycle parts and a dark charcoal vase in an armorial design filled with cascading succulents behind a pair of large metal flowers on high and low stands, all balanced on the opposite end by a large crystal ice bowl filled with preserved green balls and shell spheres. Three Bartlett pears are placed side by side in a rectangular slate tray. This look combines high/low, expensive/affordable, masculine/feminine, hard/soft and dark/light.â&#x20AC;? Lance Cheney, designer, buyer, stylist, Richard Neel Interiors/HOME

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I     N Y’ resolutions for 2015. Mostly it’s because I rarely stick with mine, which leads to a dizzying shame spiral that typically brings about behavior the resolution was intended to stop. For example, “I resolve to stop eating Ben & Jerry’s Karamel Sutra ice cream” becomes “I resolve to complain at Walgreens when they don’t stock it, then buy a box of White Cheddar Cheez-Its instead.” Obviously, health resolutions would be practical for me, but I’ve really been making baby strides toward a less fattening, more physical lifestyle. Ish. Definitely ish. Instead, I’m going to concentrate — a verb that I confirmed via the thesaurus is not synonymous with “resolve” — on honing a sense of style. Not clothing fashion, per se, as I seem to have eschewed that several years ago for jeans, cowboy boots and T-shirts exclusively in the contusion palette of blacks and blues; but a sense of style for me and the cat, Ali Tabouli. More specifically, I will non-resolvedly concentrate on deciding between a coffee table and ottoman for my living area/den/parlor, which I’ve yet to officially name. “Sitting room” seems too sedentary. I debated “common room,” but that seemed too, well, common. And “special room” just sounds creepy, like I oughta be luring strangers there with candy. I can see the practicality of having a hard-surfaced coffee table, as it would provide a stable surface for beverages and something non-staining should Ali feel the need to gift me with a hair ball. But, as it’s still a relatively new environment for me, plopping a plush ottoman in the middle of my living den — no, that sounds weird, too — would be softer to run into should I forget it’s there in the middle of the night. Thankfully, Ali only coughs stuff up on a monthly/six-week basis. Still, the more furniture I accrue, I’m tempted to throw a tarp or transparent plastic sheets on everything. Or

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by JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT

More specifically, I will non-resolvedly concentrate on deciding between a coffee table and ottoman for my living area/den/parlor, which I’ve yet to officially name.

maybe not, now that scenes from “Dexter” are flashing through my mind. When I first moved to Tulsa, I had a coffee table that Mom gave me. I draped it with a gold runner and — in keeping with the Bohemian-romantic-library vibe I created for myself — sprinkled dehydrated rose petals on top, along with candles perched on a stack of three hardcover books by Anne Rice. It was more like Bohemian fire hazard, but it felt homey enough to me. Ali didn’t like it, though, based on the rose petals he ate while I was at work and then “gifted up” when I arrived home. Ditto for the beaded tassels I hung on doorknobs and anything with feathers on it.

Although he has long since overcome that bad habit, I remain hesitant to bring anything sparkly into my house for fear he’ll unhinge his jaws and swallow it whole like a python. Then again, I’m probably just projecting my hankering for Cheez-Its and Karamel Sutra. I’d be lying if I said I don’t look forward to inhaling some in my coffee-tabled and/or ottoman-anchored non-common parlor — with or without a tarp. tþ A Mississippi native, Jason Ashley Wright has called Tulsa home since 1998. He spends his free time finishing a novel, contemplating his next meal and hanging with his Maine Coon, Ali Tabouli.

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Keep it growing

The right care can save or extend the lives of gifted plants.

Story and photos by RUSSELL STUDEBAKER

T      holiday gift is starting to fade. What do you do? Here are some tips to keep it growing through the New Year. All of these plants can be found at local florists, nurseries or supermarkets.

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P OINSETTIAS The Mexican native Poinsettia is not without its maintenance problems. Hot or cold drafts, too little or too much water can result in dropping foliage and colored bracts (the modified, colored leaves of the Poinsettia), leaving a leggy-stemmed plant. For longevity, give it four hours of direct sun and a temperature of 55-65 degrees. Water when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch. Remove the foil skirt for watering and draining. Avoid leaves or bracts touching cold windowpanes. Reflowering this plant is time-consuming and difficult. It is a classic “closet case” requiring 14 hours of total uninterrupted darkness daily for weeks, since any amount of artificial light will delay or slow its flowering. That’s why some people place Poinsettia in dark closets each evening at dusk, replicating long, dark hours, and then take them back “out of the closet” each morning. Be merciful. After the season, recycle the Poinsettia to the compost pile. Or give it to someone who considers its growing an accomplishment of his or her green powers.

A MARYLLIS Amaryllis is the easiest Yuletide plant to flower. Plant the bulb in potting soil in a 6-inch pot with drainage, but leave the top half of the bulb above the soil. Place in a warm room with bright light and slightly moist soil until foliage appears. Flowering occurs six to eight weeks after planting. Increase the watering when the flowering stalk emerges. Remove the faded flowers and stalk when it yellows. 84

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Anthuriums

Flowering plants are no more expensive than a Poinsettia, but their color can last for six weeks, and they can reflower the next year. Anthuriums want indirect light; no direct sun for these American tropical jewels. Keep the plant on a saucer or tray of pebbles with shallow water for humidity — but never in standing water. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a water-soluble fertilizer such as 15-30-15. Place outdoors in summer but always in the shade.

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Bromeliads

Phalaenopsis, or moth orchids, are one of the easiest and best orchids for beginners. Their flowering can continue for three months. Give them a bright east window or a shaded south or west window. I take mine out for a “summer vacation” under a shaded arbor. Let plants nearly dry out between watering. Never let plants sit in water; increase humidity by utilizing the shallow tray of wet pebbles and mist and water as mentioned. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a commercial water-soluble orchid fertilizer. Cut off the flowering stems after the first completion of flowers, as the plant will often repeat flowering from those stems.

B ROMELIADS Keep the Amaryllis in good light — inside or outside — for the summer. In fall, withhold water to encourage the foliage to die, and remove the foliage down the bulb’s neck. Withhold all water and store the bulb and pot in a cool, dry, dark site for two to three months. Then, restart the cycle again.

A NTHURIUMS Anthuriums, commonly called flamingo flowers, have showy female parts called spathes and a long male “tail-like” structure.

Bromeliads come in many forms, shapes and colors. The ones I like best are the “tank” types that have a rosette of leaves that holds water. Keep this rosette filled with water and root media moist. Provide bright light and a temperature of 65-80 degrees. After flowering, the mother plant will die, but pups can be separated to new pots. tþ Russell Studebaker is a professional horticulturist, book author and garden writer in Tulsa and can be reached at russell.studebaker@cox.net.

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Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a destination for relaxation.

Story and photos by MORGAN PHILLIPS

“H    ” Hot Springs, Arkansas, is one of few places where this question is not a jab at one’s aroma, but rather a friendly conversation point among locals and tourists. For hundreds of years, the thermal waters that gave the sleepy little city its name have attracted visitors like my husband and me to Hot Springs for healing and — in our case — relaxation. Naturally heated, 143-degree water exits the earth at various points in the Ouachita Mountains surrounding the city. The water is pure enough to drink — fill a jug for free at one of the city’s fountains — and is still used for bathing at the historic bathhouses that remain in operation. The thermal baths started calling the moment we arrived in Hot Springs, a 4 1/2-hour drive from Tulsa. The soothing experience set the stage for the rest of our four days in this quiet spa city of “The Natural State.”

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Bathhouse Row, Central Avenue Boutiques, galleries and restaurants dot Bathhouse Row, the city’s quintessential tourist strip that faces its eight historic bathhouses. Souvenir shoppers will like the handmade bath products at Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium, 366 Central Ave. For some refreshments on the Row, try Rolando’s Nuevo Latino Restaurante, 210 Central Ave. If the weather cooperates, ask to sit on the intimate rock patio nestled between the restaurant and the side of a mountain.

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ended the appointment with a lovely couples’ massage, though the spa offers a bevy of other services. 413 Central Ave., 501-609-9822, www.quapawbaths.com

Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs is home to the oldest national park; the park’s land was set aside as a federal reservation in 1832, 40 years before Yellowstone was established. The park’s scenic Hot Springs Mountain is a steep, meandering drive or a challenging hike with 26 miles of trails from which to choose. At the top, climb the mountain tower for a fee — or steal a free panoramic view like we did from one of the park’s overlooks and picnic areas. For an easier stroll, try the Grand Promenade overlooking Bathhouse Row. Various hot springs are visible along the walk. North end of Hot Springs, www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm

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Grand Promenade

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center The National Park Service also oversees the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center, which operated as a bathhouse from 1915-62 and has been restored with exacting historical detail. Since the late ’80s, the facility has served as a museum to educate visitors on the history of Hot Springs’ thermal waters. Park rangers offer free, guided tours daily as staffing permits. Our tour guide, Toni, enthralled us with tales of the bath attendants — including her great-aunt — who worked in the bathhouse. 369 Central Ave., 501-624-2701, www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/fordyce.htm

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center

Garvan Woodland Gardens Set aside a half day to explore Garvan Woodland Gardens, the 210-acre botanical garden of the University of Arkansas. The landscape is most colorful from April to September, though the miles of winding paths are charming any time of year. The six-story, Frank Lloyd Wright-esque Anthony Chapel is a must-see, located around the corner from the gardens’ Pratt Welcome Center. 550 Arkridge Road, 800-366-4664, www.garvangardens.org tþ

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Resolve to change Ten resolutions for 2015 by RACHEL WEAVER

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I  ’    New Year’s resolutions, allow us to make it easier for you. Ten experts gave TulsaPeople their advice on popular resolutions, including saving money, quitting smoking, traveling and more.

E XERCISE

If you want to exercise more in the New Year, position yourself for success. Keith Kochner, owner of www.livestreamingfitness.com, says unrealistic, impractical or boring workout resolutions are a recipe for failure. Realistic goals include losing 1-2 pounds a week and parking farther away from your destination. Tell loved ones about your resolve to change, and don’t forget to reward yourself. “Celebrate your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn’t contradict your resolution,” Kochner says. Here are Kochner’s exercise suggestions: 90

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KEEP A FOOD JOURNAL “This will help keep track of what you eat and give you a support system,” Kochner says. DO IT TOGETHER “Families who do a healthy fitness regimen together stay healthier longer,” Kochner says. “There are many programs that include all ages that are available to help make family time fun and avoid the boredom of the same old routines.” HUNGRY? EAT Kochner recommends keeping a handful of almonds, mixed nuts and fruits available. “To stay at a healthy weight, you have to eat,” he says. EASE INTO EXERCISING “Take walking breaks during your work day to help get in the 30 minutes that you might not have time for later in the day,” Kochner says. “Use your alarm on your phone to remind yourself throughout the day to get going.”

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If a will or trust is on your mind, it might be time to get organized and call an estate-planning attorney. Karen Carmichael of Karen L. Carmichael and Associates P.C., explains that “a will is a dormant document that may or may not be triggered depending on how you own your assets at the time of your death.” Carmichael says health care documents are also critical — “Everything from a living will, which is the advanced directive for health care; a very well-written health care power of attorney; and a durable power of attorney. “Sometimes the person you want being your nurturer is not the person you want handling the money,” she says. “Durable handles the money while you’re incapacitated.” For help determining the best plan, initiate an open, honest relationship with an estate-planning attorney. Continued on p. 92

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Struggling with debt? Harvie Roe, president of AmeriTrust Corporation, suggests taking a detailed inventory of the types of debt — whether credit card, mortgages or others, and their rates and terms. Next, look at the lifestyle side of the ledger. How much does it cost to maintain your lifestyle, including the debt? Where can you make changes? A shift in your lifestyle might mean downsizing your home or trading out your car for an older model. “If you can’t figure out how to create some free cash flow, then you’re probably spending more than you’re making, and the debt will get out of hand, if it didn’t already,” Roe says. It’s also important to prioritize. “You don’t want to pay 3 percent student debt off before you pay 22 percent credit card debt off,” Roe says. “If the person can’t pay it, then they either have to make arrangements with the credit card company to pay it off over time or quit using it or both.” Roe also suggests visualizing a triangle with points for assets, leverage/debt and income. “Any two of those points can be negative — high debt, lower income and high assets — and you can get out of the problem,” Roe says. “But any time three of them are out of sync at one time, that’s bankruptcy. There’s no way to get out of that triangle except file for bankruptcy or some outside source bails you out. You have to have one that’s positive.”

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MONEY

Sometimes, it’s difficult to know how to start saving. Donna C. Hiner, a certified financial planner with DCH Financial Services, offers the following advice: 1. Begin saving — or increase your savings by 1 percent — in your 401k or IRA. Start small and increase it every January. 2. Bring your lunch to work two days a week rather than eating out every day. 3. Involve your kids in clipping coupons for groceries. Give them half the savings for helping. This saves you money and teaches them math and good savings habits. 4. Use your public library to save money on movies, books and music. 5. Bring treats and drinks from home for your kids’ ball games and practices. It can be healthier and save you money.

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Here’s the good news. Research shows 75 percent of smokers want to quit. But how do you get started? Corey Love, tobacco and prevention control coordinator with the Tulsa Health Department, suggests sharing your goal with your family. Oklahoma has a free help line, 1-800-QuitNow, that provides coaching tips, personalized quitting plans and starter kits, which include gum, patches and lozenges. Love also recommends doing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services five-day countdown before quitting. To get started, make your home and car tobacco-free zones. First day: Write down your reasons for quitting and stop buying cigarettes. Second day: Pay attention to when and why you smoke. Think of things to hold in your hand instead of a cigarette. Third day: Make a list of what you’ll do with the extra money you’ll save. Fourth day: Buy a nicotine patch or gum. Fifth day: Destroy all cigarettes and clean your clothes so they no longer smell like smoke. On quitting day, reward yourself. “Quitting tobacco is one of the best things you can do for your health overall,” Love says.

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We’ve all been there. The driver in front of you is driving too slowly; your boss is getting on your nerves; the list goes on. Dr. Courtney Linsenmeyer-O’Brien, says your choices and behaviors lead you to complain. You can either invite unhappiness or bring peace into your life. “You are responsible for your own journey if you choose,” Linsenmeyer-O’Brien says. Unrealistic expectations of yourself and those around you can also bring on negativity. To improve your outlook, Linsenmeyer-O’Brien suggests: • Recognize that health and relationships are things you cannot buy, and time is something you cannot get back. • Prioritize your life and eliminate the toxic pieces that don’t fit a long-term health plan or that create sickness. • Strengthen overall health and relationship decisions, seek professional help when you need it and set realistic life expectations for yourself. • Don’t expect others to make you happy or treat you any differently than you treat yourself. Continued on p.94

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Taras Tikhomirov, owner of Spa Lux, offers a fundamental tip: “If you are unhealthy, then you cannot enjoy life.” To start, he suggests healthy diet and exercise habits. If means permit, support your wellness with additional treatments like massage. “When you take care of yourself, you feel much more energy, confidence, joy — you can really enjoy life then,” Tikhomirov says. Preventative care — checking in with your doctor before you get sick — and nurturing emotional wellbeing are also important. “We all get over-stressed, whether over family, work or somewhere else,” Tikhomirov says. “Take a breath of fresh air, so to speak, and relax and let things go and be forgotten for a while — that helps, and it reflects on your wellbeing.”

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Updating or changing your look might also be a part of your New Year’s vision. Dr. Greg Ratliff with Plastic Surgery Center of Tulsa says aesthetic surgery breaks down into three main areas: face, breast and body. Face treatments include light chemical peels, fillers, Botox and facelifts. The more change you need, the more invasive the surgery becomes, he says. Ratliff suggests CoolSculpting for fit individuals who have a bulge they can’t eliminate. It doesn’t interfere with workouts, and “you can lose about 60-70 percent of the volume of the bulge.” He recommends seeing a doctor that offers a wide range of services at various levels of invasiveness. “Otherwise you run the risk of them saying, ‘This is what I have, so this must be right for you,’” he says. Ratliff leaves you with this advice: “Any kind of cosmetic surgery buys time, but it doesn’t stop the aging process. Aging gracefully is great.”

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Malissa Spacek, managing partner at the BA Med Spa and Weight Loss Center, recommends you begin your journey toward feeling better by personally assessing your situation. “In many cases, the clients we meet are under heavy amounts of stress from different life

circumstances such as death, divorce and aging parents,” Spacek says. A healthy diet and regular exercise program including stretching, yoga and some form of aerobics helps lower stress levels, she says. Check with your primary care physician for additional solutions and consider a med spa, which provides non-invasive to minimally invasive services. “Dermal fillers and Ultherapy can lift and volumize the face and neck, while procedures like CoolSculpting can be used to reduce bulk and sculpt a more youthful figure,” Spacek says. “In some cases, clients need more results than we can deliver, and we are always happy to help our clients by referring them to one of our excellent local plastic surgeons.”

T RAVEL

Saving money can set you on track to hop on a plane or train or hit the road. A study conducted by the Global Commission on Aging and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, in partnership with the U.S. Travel Association, suggests that travel provides the same kind of physical and cognitive benefits as museum visits or crossword puzzles. You can get started by scheduling an appointment with a professional travel adviser. Debbie Taylor, World Travel vice president of vacation and group travel, says an increasingly common role of travel advisors is to help clients “define and create their bucket list.” Your adviser will ask several questions to get to know you and create a customized, unique travel plan. “We’ll take the time to build a travel profile and find out your travel style before we even make a suggestion about a vacation,” Taylor says. Use your adviser as a resource on the ever-changing travel standards. “These days, the airlines consider seat assignments to be a courtesy, not a guarantee,” Taylor says. “Be sure to talk about seats with your adviser.” Taylor offers the following advice: • Be aware of baggage restrictions and weight limits before you get to the airport. • Check in for your flight 24 hours in advance to receive notice of flight changes. tþ

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Q: Is it true that smoking affects my teeth as well as my lungs?

Q: Must a family member be the guardian of my children?

A: Smoking seems to have a whole-body adverse affect on a cellular level. We have known for years that smoking increases the risk of developing periodontitis, and periodontal disease has been linked with coronary artery disease. But most recent research has shown that smoking cigarettes increases the risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis, as well.

A: When your children are infants, their grandparents make great guardians should something unforeseen happen to you. However, grandparents often are not up for the emotional and physical stamina required to parent teenagers. Also, the idea of pulling a child out of his familiar school environment and daily routine to live with that “favorite aunt” in Kansas can add more trauma to an already tragic situation. Discuss your options in choosing a guardian with your estate planning attorney today.

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Q: How much money may I contribute to retirement plans in 2015?

A: Achieving your health goals begins with your doctor. Have you ever thought about making an appointment to simply talk about your plans for the new year? Or, are you like most people and only see your doctor when you are sick? In my MDVIP-affiliated practice, well visits are encouraged. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, nutrition and fitness components will be incorporated into your personalized wellness plan, and we’ll monitor your progress throughout the year. Start 2015 off right and call to schedule a get-acquainted meeting. Christine Franden, MD • MDVIP-affiliated Internist 1819 E. 19 St., Suite 302 • Tulsa, OK 74104 866-696-3847 • mdvip.com/ChristineFrandenMD

A: Employees can contribute $18,000 to a 401(k), 403(b), 457, and Thrift plans. Individuals who are 50 and older can add a “catch up” contribution of $6,000. Both amounts are $500 higher than allowed in 2014. Maximum contribution limits for Traditional and Roth IRA’s remain at $5,500 plus a “catch up” of $1,000 for people 50 and older as long as you (or your spouse) have earned income of least these amounts. Making contributions earlier in the year increases the effect of compounding retirement account earnings. Also, if you have not yet made an IRA contribution for 2014, you have until April 15th in 2015. J. Harvie Roe, CFP, President AmeriTrust Investment Advisors, Inc. 4506 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74135 hroe@amerad.com • 918-610-8080

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Q: Every New Year my resolution is to lose weight, and every year my resolution eventually fizzles out. How can I make this year different and achieve my goal? A: The truth behind weight loss is that there is no cure-all plan, each of us loses weight a little bit differently, which is exactly why the BA Med Spa staff treats each of our patients on an individual basis. We start by assessing your needs, utilizing the information gathered from lab work, medical history, and current lifestyle to together form the best plan for you. Our plans combine different tools and medications with constant support both during and after your weight loss journey to help our patients keep the pounds off for good. Call us today and let us make your “Resolution a Reality.”

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Q: How cold is too cold to leave my dog outside? A: Most healthy dogs that live outside and are used to the cold weather, can tolerate, with shelter, temperatures down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Below 20 degrees, they should be brought inside to a heated environment. It’s very important that if living outside, they have adequate insulation and a shelter that is windproof, otherwise they can be very susceptible to hypothermia. It is also extremely important that they have a no-frozen water source, which can be provided by a heated water bowl. Dr. Mark Shackelford 15th Street Veterinary Group 6231 E. 15th St. • Tulsa, OK 74112 918-835-2336 • www.15thstreetvet.vetsuite.com

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Still country from THE EDITORS OF TULSAPEOPLE

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Fifty years after launching her career in country music, Loretta Lynn still has “it.” In November — a day after her live Country Music Awards duet with “Song of the Year” winner Kasey Musgraves — the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient announced a multi-album record deal with Legacy Recordings, a branch of Sony Music. This month, Tulsa is one stop on Lynn’s cross-country Coal Miner’s Daughter Tour. Doors open at 7 p.m. at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa. Tickets are $40-$45 and can be purchased at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling 918-384-ROCK. tþ

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January’s can’t-miss events

Kurt Keller

“Varekai” by Cirque du Soleil

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1/2–2/26 “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate” After acquiring thousands of books from white supremacy hate groups, the Montana Human Rights Network asked artists to transform these racist materials into work promoting social justice. The ﬁnished pieces became a traveling exhibition called “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate.” The exhibition opens locally Jan. 2 during the First Friday Art Crawl at Living Arts. But that’s just the beginning. On weekends, buses will provide free transportation from Living Arts to 10 satellite exhibitions showcasing pieces from “Speaking Volumes” as well as Tulsans’ artistic interpretations of the theme. Between stops, participants are invited to share their own thoughts on transforming hate during what Living Arts is calling mobile “workshops.” View the main “Speaking Volumes” exhibit from 1-5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; and 1-9 p.m., Thursday and the first Friday of each month, at Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 E. M.B. Brady St. Visit www.livingarts.org/transform-hate for an event schedule and satellite locations. 110

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Clarissa Sligh’s “Crane Crown and Apple,” self-portrait triptych — part of “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate”

Green Country Home & Garden Show 1/21–25 “Varekai” by Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil presents “Varekai,” its latest gravity-defying acrobatic tour with Vegas-style production quality. Directed by Dominic Champagne, the show honors the nomadic soul — varekai means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies — and celebrates the spirit and art of the circus tradition, according to www.cirquedusoleil.com. Set in a magical forest at the summit of a volcano, “Varekai” will take audiences on a visual adventure. Expect fantastical characters in the elaborate costumes and body art for which Cirque du Soleil is known. Seven performances at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. Tickets range from $42-$152 and are available at www.bokcenter.com or by calling 866-726-5287. Doors open one hour prior to shows.

1/23-25 Green Country Home & Garden Show The three-day Green Country Home & Garden Show is a one-stop shopping bonanza for homeowners looking to renovate or simply polish their homes. More than 150 local and national exhibitors will display and demonstrate the latest trends in home improvement and repairs, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, lawn care, insulation and energy conservation, home security and more. Wear your walking shoes and plan to collect coupons and free samples. Show hours are noon-8 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, at the Exchange Center at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.krmg.com/s/homeandgardenshows.