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11 CITY DESK Three places to get moving with kids. Art on display this month. Behind the scenes at Big Elk Energy Systems. Painter P.S. Gordon is back in Tulsa.

32 Q&A David Stratton, BOK Financial executive vice president and commercial banking director; 2019 Tulsa Regional Chamber chairman BY TIM LANDES

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34 DIFFERENCE MAKER Judy Kishner and the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation she leads don’t shy away from the tough issues. For that, we name her Tulsan of the Year. BY CONNIE CRONLEY

40 LIVES WELL LIVED TulsaPeople celebrates those we lost in 2018. BY MISSY KRUSE

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44 CHARITABLE EVENTS CALENDAR Fundraisers and benefits in 2019 COMPILED BY ANNA BENNETT

51 LIFESTYLE A new year, new you wellness guide. Self-care products. Get your closet organized. Connie Cronley seeks comfort from history and books.

81 TABLE TALK Lost restaurants of Tulsa. Mocktails take over Tulsa’s drink menus. Four places for chicken fried steak. A new Tulsa-made vodka.

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It’s a grand time to be living in Tulsa.

I’ve only lived in Tulsa for 32 years, but today seems destined to be noted as a golden era in our city’s history. There are signs of progress almost everywhere you look … • The opening of Gathering Place. It is the greatest park gift in American history. Thank you, George Kaiser Family Foundation and donors. • The continuing renaissance in downtown, with new businesses and hotels sprouting, including the soon-to-open Tulsa Club Hotel. The renovation is beautifully converting a badly blighted historic building into a vibrant place once again. • The ongoing leadership of our native son mayor whose forward-thinking work is making Tulsa safer, more livable, more inclusive and just better for all. • The election of a Tulsan as governor. Hopefully he will sprinkle sugar on his hometown at every opportunity. • The exciting success in professional sports. The Tulsa Drillers won the Texas League Championship in 2018, and the Tulsa Roughnecks successfully played another season of professional soccer at ONEOK Field. • The opening of Duet Jazz Club by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. I think every great city should have a place to enjoy our most American music genre. • The continuing success of the BOK Center. Our SMG-managed, multi-purpose arena is one of the nation’s best, earning another Arena of the Year title during its 10th anniversary year in 2018. • The welcoming news of Amazon’s plans to build a fulfillment center. The facility, which will employ 1,500 people, will be the largest new employer to come to Tulsa in our city’s history. • The continuing generosity to make a positive difference in the lives of fellow Tulsans in need. Tulsa was named “Best City for Philanthropy” in 2018 by the readers of the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Our United Way campaign last year topped $25 million, just $5 million shy of the giving total to the United Way of New York City. Tulsa consistently ranks in the top 10 most generous cities. One cannot discuss the power of philanthropy in Tulsa without focusing on the change-making impact of the Zarrow families and their founda8

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tions. Brothers Henry and Jack Zarrow converted their success in building Sooner Pipe and Supply Co. into international business acclaim. Even before selling the business in the late 1990s, the caring and compassionate brothers established the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, the Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation, and the Zarrow Families Foundation, in a generous effort to lift-up people in need. The enduring purpose of the foundations is to engage in charitable giving that broadly reflects the Zarrow devotion to the Jewish ideal of “tzedakah”: righteous giving to those in need. Over the past 40 years, the foundations have done immeasurable good for others, principally in Tulsa. As you will read in Connie Cronley’s excellent cover story, TulsaPeople has named Judy Zarrow Kishner as our Tulsan of the Year. The recognition honors Kishner’s caring spirit and can-do leadership in carrying on her family’s desire to use the power of philanthropy to create positive change for people in need of a lift. Kishner, who prefers to be a stay-in-the-background type of leader, embraces the power of giving and grant-making as problem-solving tools to tackle Tulsa’s greatest human issues and needs … to create positive change for individuals, families and our community.

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my Hamilton, a certified sound healing practitioner, moves around the room, creating a cacophony with gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and other instruments. Her students relax with their eyes closed, letting the sound wash over them. This is SoundScapes Tulsa. After she was gifted an ancient Tibetan bowl, Hamilton became intrigued by the use of sound healing in other cultures. Unlike meditating with music, which leads the brain to follow patterns that usually lead to a climax or resolution, the lack of melody

in the soundscape experience makes it easier to enter a meditative state. “It allows the mind to take a break,” Hamilton says. One SoundScapes class is offered each month, either using hammocks or with mats on the ground, and each has a theme. Hamilton will offer a “New Beginnings” class to kick off the new year from 5-6:30 p.m., Jan. 26, at Zen Body, 6024 S. Yale Ave. She plans to incorporate the theme “Love of Community” into her Feb. 16 class. TP

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14-19 Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art presents “George Tobolowsky: Menorahs of Steel,” featuring multiple designs and sizes made from various scraps of metal.

Too much New Year’s Eve celebrating? Cain’s Ballroom hosts “The Hangover Ball” for all ages.

the Four Tops play the 4 Doo-woppers Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Tulsa Symphony’s “Prokofiev’s 5 ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and Mozart Selections,” conducted by Daniel Hege, at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, will put you in the mood for romance. What happens when 8-13 smiling, clean-cut young men in ties on a mission ring your doorbell? Find out when Celebrity Attractions presents the Tulsa return of Broadway musical smash “The Book of Mormon” at the Tulsa PAC. The University of Tulsa Golden 20 10 Hurricane takes on the men of the University of Cincinnati on the hardcourt of the Donald W. Reynolds Center at TU.

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Theatre Tulsa presents 11-26 a tale as old as time, “Beauty and the Beast,” at the Tulsa PAC.

Friends of Finance at the University of Tulsa welcomes John Hewitt, president/ CEO of Matrix Service Co., to its noon luncheon in the Great Hall of Allen Chapman Activity Center. Reservations are required.

The 33rd Watch lots of grappling 14-19 annual Lucas 17-19 at the Flo Tulsa World Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, of Wrestling Nationals at the Tulsa running 55 laps over a dirt track, return to River Spirit Expo at Expo Square.

TU’s Concerts with Commentary presents “German Romantics: Brahms and Spohr,” featuring faculty members — clarinetist Kristi Sturgeon, soprano Meray Boustani and pianist Stuart Dever — in the Lorton Performance Center. 12

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“Nothing Else Matters” when 18 Metallica makes a stop at the BOK Center for its World Wired Tour. R&B artists Boyz II Men hit 19 the stage at the Paradise Cove Theater inside River Spirit Casino Resort. Hair and nail artisans will participate in a “ﬂash residency” to share their creative processes at ahha Tulsa’s “The Artists Are In: The Art of Beauty.” See the popular PBS KIDS 20 stage production, “Wild Kratts @ Live 2.0 — Activate Creature Power” at the Tulsa PAC.

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27 You remember him from “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” — stand-up comedian Demetri Martin’s “Wandering Mind” tour hits the Cox Business Center. World-renowned cellist Jeff 25 Ziegler of Golden Hornet’s “The Sound of Science” plays the Tulsa PAC. The Paradise Cove Theater stage inside River Spirit Casino Resort presents award-winner Toni Braxton’s “As Long As I Live Tour” with special guests SWV (Sisters With Voices). Brian Regan comes to the Brady Theater with a good dose of clean, observational, but sarcastic, humor. Get ideas for spring 25-27 planting at the Green Country Home and Garden Show inside

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the Exchange Center at Expo Square. For three straight matchups, the Tulsa Oilers take on the Allen Americans at the BOK Center.

Signature Symphony presents 26 J.S. Bach to P.D.Q Bach in its Classics Concert “Bach and Sons Inc.” at TCC’s Van Trease Performing Arts Center for Education. The fifth annual Tulsa Oilers Arena Challenge combines running/walking and stair climbing inside the BOK Center. Amateur boxers ages 26-27 18-40 from around the state compete at the Oklahoma Gold Gloves State Championship at the Greenwood Cultural Center. Chamber Music Tulsa welcomes 27 the Kenari Saxophone Quartet at the Tulsa PAC.

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Work out as a family Take family fitness to new heights. There’s an option for every stage of family life, from a stroller class to aerial yoga that’s sure to delight teens.

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Not being able to find a sitter isn’t a valid excuse anymore. iStroll owner Ashley Marsh created an hour-long fitness program that uses a child in their stroller as part of the class. Incorporating everything from running to dumbbells to resistance bands, the class meets at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at either Whiteside Park or Practice Perfect, depending on the weather. The first class is always free. “iStroll was created to help parents develop and maintain healthy and active lifestyles before pregnancy, during pregnancy and after pregnancy all the while meeting other families in similar stages of life with common interests,” Marsh says. The cost is $50 per month for unlimited classes. Class passes also can be purchased: 10 classes for $60, or 5 classes for $40.

Leave gravity behind with AeroZen’s Aerial Yoga classes. A special yoga swing supports students’ weight while allowing them to build strength at their own pace to work up to advanced poses. Both child and adult students see health benefits from the program, including relief from back and joint pain, says Zen Body owner Amy Miller. Semester enrollment classes are offered for ages 6-14, while 13 and up are welcomed at the adult classes. Before taking an AeroZen Fly class, a one-time AeroZen basics class must be completed. Interested students can take the basics course on Jan. 5 and Jan. 19.

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Family Night at Skyzone Skyzone brings the fun factor to a fitness routine. The indoor trampoline park offers family nights from 4-8 on Thursdays. Children of any age can jump, as long as they can walk. Participants can purchase a special pass for four one-hour jumps for $39. Manager Mike Atkins urges families to check out all the courts. Dodgeball is always a popular choice, while Sky Slam allows anyone to pretend to be Michael Jordan and have the thrill of dunking a basketball. “It’s a great place for your kids to get all their energy out in an exciting environment,” Atkins says. “The kids will be having so much fun, they won’t even realize they are exercising and staying fit.” TP 8306 E. 61ST ST. SKYZONE.COM

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HERE’S TO ADDING TO YOUR MUSIC FESTIVAL FUND. (And finally starting that savings fund.) If that three-day music festival in the mountains has been calling your name, make 2019 the year you finally go. And the year you finally start that savings fund, so you’re ready for some of the other important things in life. Find tips and tools to help you plan for life at bok.com/save.

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Oral Roberts University officials dedicated the super computer “Titan” on Dec. 4.

Symphony recreates 1979 performance

For tickets to the Jan. 26 performance, visit signaturesymphony.org.

ORU GETS NEW SUPERCOMPUTER Emeka Nnaka and Ellen DeGeneres on “The Ellen Show, which aired Nov. 1

TULSAN REFLECTS ON $100K SURPRISE At press time, nearly a million people had watched the video of Tulsan Emeka Nnaka being surprised on an episode of “The Ellen Show” that aired Nov. 1. A few weeks after returning home from his TV appearance, Nnaka confirmed his visible shock was genuine. “I thought I was visiting the ‘Ellen’ studio to record a series for her YouTube channel,” he says. Instead, he was taken before a live audience and given $100,000 as part of Ellen DeGeneres’ and Cheerios’ “One Million Acts of Good” campaign partnership. In August 2018, Nnaka wrecked his van that allows him to drive himself. Then, his apartment was destroyed by a fire, and his father, who lives with him, broke his ankle. More than 50 Tulsans wrote to DeGeneres to tell her about Nnaka’s hardships. With the generous donation, he was able to move into a new apartment and buy a new vehicle. Prior to his appearance on the show, Tulsans also crowd-funded more than $25,000 for Nnaka, who has become a Tulsa icon since overcoming a spinal cord injury sustained in 2009 while playing for the Oklahoma Thunder semi-professional football team. “I am a resilient person because I live in a resilient city,” Nnaka says. “I tell people, ‘I am not a guy that overcomes adversity by myself.’ I am a product of the light of this city because when I was in a dark time, it shined light on me.” Nnaka, a motivational speaker, is working on his first book. In December, he returned to “The Ellen Show” and received another surprise from DeGeneres: $20,000 for Youth Services of Tulsa, where Nnaka volunteers mentoring at-risk youth.

Oral Roberts University recently dedicated its new $850,000 high-performance super computer, “Titan,” which is being used to help predict the weather, among other research. The multi-semester weather project is focused on developing weather predictions by analyzing decades of weather measurement data, a method substantially different from traditional weather forecasting. Titan can perform 45 trillion calculations per second, according to ORU officials. William Ranahan, ORU biology profesor, is using Titan to greatly increase and accelerate the work he and his students are performing in genetic sequence studies and research. Teams from the University of Tulsa will use it to study VASP, a computer program that models atomic-scale materials, plus using it for seismic processing research.

Voices of Oklahoma “One thing that’s a blessing to me is that I never looked at anyone with envy. If I was working and playing with someone and they got a standing ovation, part of that standing ovation was mine, that I had good taste and would be with someone that the people loved. It made me feel good. I didn’t sit there and think that if it wasn’t for him, I would be getting a lot more attention.” — Country music star Roy Clark Jr., who died Nov. 15, 2018, in Tulsa. For more on Clark’s life, see “Lives Well Lived” on p. 40. “Voices of Oklahoma” is an oral history project founded by John Erling in 2009. Visit voicesofoklahoma.com. 16

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The 40th anniversary season for Signature Symphony at TCC is filled with fan favorites from the past four decades, and its Jan. 26 concert at the VanTrease Performing Art Center for Education will be like stepping back in time. The concert recreates the first performance from 1979 by the symphony previously known as the Tulsa Little Symphony — down to every piece of music. “The program was chosen because it’s a great way to honor where we came from,” says Signature Symphony Music Director Andrés Franco of the “Bach and Sons Inc.” Classics concert. The performance will be comprised of pieces by the extended Bach family, including both popular and lesser-known works. “The program shows what Signature Symphony is all about,” Franco says. “We’re continuing to present world-class local artists 40 years later.”

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We start with the exciting possibilities of AND — our many exceptional electives, athletic teams, arts programs, instructional approaches, and active learning opportunities on campus and across Tulsa — and connect them to the solid assurance of ALL — the complete educational experience that prepares students exceptionally well for college, work, and the world beyond. AND/ALL highlights our inscribed values. As an Episcopal school, we honor the individual integrity of each child, and we provide the bedrock education every student needs. It’s a commitment so strong, it’s quite literally who we are. HollAND HALL. The possibilities of AND. The assurance of ALL.

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ulsa artist Whitney Forsyth’s large-scale ceramic sculpture “Reveal” is the latest exhibition of “Atrium Art” at First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa, 709 S. Boston Ave. The piece is comprised of more than 6,000 colorful ceramic petals cascading through each of the six arched niches in the church atrium. The petals form intricate waves and swirls in a dazzling array of bright colors more than 20 feet high. “Reveal” and several other installations by Forsyth, including an 8-foot circular mandala, are on display around the church through February. — MORGAN PHILLIPS “Atrium Art” is free and open to the public. Visit atriumart.org.

SOUTHWOOD QUILT AND FIBER ARTS SHOW JAN. 4-5 | SOUTHWOOD LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN CENTER, 9025 S. LEWIS AVE. See handmade clothing, quilts, weaving, jewelry, bowls and thread art, and vote for a People’s Choice winner. Macrame and textile artist Natasha Ball of House Sparrow Fine Nesting is the 2019 featured vendor.

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“OVER YONDER: DIORAMAS, ASSEMBLAGES AND CLAY WORKS” BY CATHY DEUSCHLE JAN. 11-FEB. 2 | LIGGETT STUDIO, 314 S. KENOSHA AVE. Deuschle’s collection of dioramas, 3D assemblages and hand-built clay pieces contains figurines from the 1940s-’70s in artist-made environments with found paintings from the same time frame that occupy the background.

IN THE VAULT: JL CONCEPTS JAN. 18-19 | MOTHER ROAD MARKET, 1124 S. LEWIS AVE. This husband-and-wife duo create locally sourced and locally made art and heirloom wooden items, utilizing fallen and removed trees from around Tulsa and the surrounding areas to create durable heirloom pieces.

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INNOVATION AND TRADITION Firm gives physical manifestation to community and tribal values. BY JOSEPH PRICE

n September, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce in Oklahoma named Tulsa architecture and design firm Blue Star Integrative Studio its Small Business of the Year. This “small business” employs four people in Tulsa, but the reach and impact of its projects and collaborations extend across the continent. Blue Star’s notable projects include the Mni Wiconi Sustained Community Master Plan for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe community near Cannon Ball, North Dakota. The plan sources local, natural building materials and offers options for renewable energy, while focusing on construction that would have minimal impact on the land, says company President and Tulsan Lillie Keener. The firm also collaborated with the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma to design the Pawnee Nation Ceremonial Dance Arbor, set to be completed by summer 2019. The Ceremonial Dance Arbor

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utilizes Pawnee geometrical designs and colors in what “has resulted in a beautiful response in wood, steel and stone,” says Keener, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The firm was founded by Principal Architect Scott Moore y Medina in 2012 and is currently based in the Kendall-Whittier District. Keener says their projects all incorporate “quality design, environmental excellence and smart community building.” “We make time to understand the deeper context of social, environment, economic and cultural impacts on a project,” she says. “As a Native American- and Latino-owned business, we strive to run an ‘indigenous-minded’ practice that celebrates mutuality, community values, personal connection and social experiences and takes lessons learned from ancestors forward into the modern business world in order to lift up the communities and clients we serve.” TP

NAME: Carlisha Williams Bradley KNOWN AS: New executive director of ImpactTulsa, a local partnership that strives to improve education for public schools, and includes leaders from education, business and philanthropic communities. Bradley is a native Tulsan and graduate of the University of Oklahoma and Syracuse University who expected to work in the corporate sector. However, she changed her mind after an experience volunteering with a local school.

You were running a successful nonproﬁt in Gambia to empower and educate local girls and spending your time in both Washington, D.C., and Gambia. How did you end up back in Tulsa? I came back for winter break and took a substitute teaching spot for a day. The teacher never came back! I taught for a month and was shocked that some of the kids had academic gaps even more significant than my girls in Gambia. If there were kids in my own backyard who needed help, I knew that’s where I needed to be. So I went to work for Teach for America, got my teacher’s certification and started teaching. What’s your vision for your role at ImpactTulsa? I can’t wait to help our school leaders step out of their silos, share their data with us and identify the gaps so we can focus our efforts. I am passionate about public education because I have seen how it transforms lives. — JILL VANTREASE

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The team of Blue Star Integrative Studio: Travis Roubideaux, design intern; Scott Moore y Medina, director of design; Lillie Keener, president; and Ace Elsea, architect and project manager.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Ricco Wright previously taught mathematics at Langston University and moved to Tulsa in 2017 after being laid off due to budget cuts.

Bridging

Nicole Donis and Elizabeth Henley are the January artists featured in Black Wall Street Gallery’s “Conciliation” series.

SEEING DOUBLE

Black Wall Street Gallery series pairs black and white artists. STORIES BY JULIE WENGER WATSON

lack Wall Street Gallery Chairman Ricco Wright purposefully chose the name “Conciliation” for the new gallery’s fi rst exhibit, which features the separate and combined works of a different pair of black and white local artists each month. “The word ‘reconciliation’ means restoring friendly relations,” Wright explains. “We haven’t had that, or at least I haven’t seen that, in any history of Tulsa. “Instead, we should be talking about ‘conciliation,’ where we’re talking about mediation, acknowledgment, apology and reparation because we want to create those friendly relations.” The series will run through August with a final exhibition in September showcasing all of the artistic pairs. Photographer Nicole Donis and painter Elizabeth Henley are this month’s featured

artists. Henley is the founder of Black Moon Collective, a group working to create more opportunities for black artists in Tulsa. Each of the Collective’s eight artists will participate in the Conciliation series. “I do acrylic paintings,” Henley says. “I like to tie in themes of Afro-futurism. I’m a big sci-fi fan, so I try to pull that in, too, and female empowerment. Right now I’m doing a lot of portraits of women.” Donis, who works primarily in traditional 35 mm still fi lm with a social documentary angle, is looking forward to working with Henley on January’s exhibit. “I know her work, and I really like it,” Donis says. “I’m drawn to the social-cultural side of things, and that’s what I want to showcase in the work I’m doing. I think Black Wall Street, in particular, is a really good space for that.” TP

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“I want this to contribute to Tulsa’s becoming a progressive city, a smart city. I want us to embrace the arts like no other city in the United States,” says Ricco Wright, chairman and founder of Black Wall Street Arts, a nonprofit endeavor that includes a new art gallery and theater company. The Black Wall Street Gallery opened in September in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District. Black Wall Street Theatre’s first production, “The Hexagon,” was performed at the Nightingale Theater the following month. Wright sees BWSA as a way to support and showcase local artists and their work, as well as a vehicle to create community. “I want to bridge the gap in Tulsa because it makes no sense why, in 2018, we’re still dealing with segregation where you have a predominantly black north Tulsa and a predominantly white south Tulsa,” he says. “It’s all about bridging that gap and bringing people together. I think art is a gateway to healing. It’s not abrasive. It evokes emotion, and it’s transcendent.” Wright, who returned to Oklahoma in 2014, after obtaining his doctorate in mathematics from Columbia University, wants to use local talent to recreate in his hometown some of the diverse artistic and cultural events he experienced while studying in New York City. “I know it’s possible here,” he says. “We have the artists. We have the buildings and the space. All I need is the financial backing, and I’ll do a lot more.” For more information, visit bwsarts.org.

VALERIE WEI-HAAS

THE GAP

Charitable giving made easy in Tulsa Thanks to the Tulsa Community Foundation

Tulsa is a giving city. Historically, we can trace much of our local philanthropy to family generosity… think Phillips, Gilcrease, Skelly, Williams, Helmerich, Zarrow…families whose fortunes were mostly created during the glory days of oil and gas-related successes in our region. Today, philanthropic giving in our city is built on a much broader base of donors to include hundreds of individuals, families, businesses and corporations. Hence, the generous giving is more solid and lasting, and for this we must singularly credit the creation, mission and work of the Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF). Founded in 1998, the idea of a local community foundation here was that of noted Tulsa oilman, banker and philanthropist George Kaiser who recognized Tulsa’s dependence on “unorganized private giving” was not a sustainable practice. Kaiser correctly believed we needed to fortify Tulsa’s philanthropic spirit in a new way, and he acted by creating the Tulsa Community Foundation and seeded it with funds from the George Kaiser Family Foundation. TCF was created to make it easier for donors, large and small, to set-up funds from which to charitably support the specific causes and non-profit organizations desired by each individual donor. The Tulsa Community Foundation is now a collection of over 1,300 funds varying in size from several thousands to multiple millions of dollars. Each fund, with its own identity and philanthropic purpose, benefits from being invested with other funds to create a lasting community resource. Today, TCF manages over $4-billion invested through donor advised and designated funds, charitable agency funds, scholarship funds and nine supporting organizations. Phil Lakin has skillfully served as the foundation’s CEO since inception. It is easy to set-up a donor-advised fund. Sue and I have done it to provide a more effective way to fund a recurring community need that is dear to our hearts. And it is efficient because TCF provides all administrative services, including accounting, auditing, financial management, due diligence, grantmaking and receipting—ever mindful of donor desires and goals. To learn more about the Tulsa Community Foundation, go to tulsacf.org. TCF also offers a great way for persons to engage in legacy giving, philanthropy through wills and estate plans. Legacy Tulsa is the name of the foundation’s Planned Giving Partnership Program, a one-of-a-kind model created in 2008. Legacy Tulsa’s mission is to inspire Tulsans to think beyond one’s lifespan in support of causes and organizations that mean the most to them. To learn more about Legacy Tulsa, go to legacytulsa.org. Thanks to the Tulsa Community Foundation, it is easy to be a charitable donor in Tulsa and be a difference-maker in ways that benefit others in our community.”

Tom Bennett, Jr. Chairman and Co-CEO

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From its 140,000-square-foot property in west Tulsa, Big Elk Energy Systems builds equipment for the transaction and transfer of natural gas.

BY MORGAN PHILLIPS UPHILL CLIMB CEO Geoff Hager founded Big Elk Energy Systems in 2014, just before a drop in oil prices shook the energy industry. “We shouldn’t have made it,” Hager says. At press time, the company was on track to reach over $30 million in revenue in 2018. Hager attributes the company’s success to God and to Big Elk’s investors, who were willing to take a risk on Hager. KEEPING TRACK Hager likens the custody transfer meters Big Elk builds for natural gas measurement to gas meters on the side of homes. “That gray box serves as a cash register between you and the utility company,” he says. “But there is about $3 to $5 a day of energy being tracked through a residential meter. These meters track half-a-million to several million dollars a day worth of natural gas. There’s a lot riding on the accuracy of our cash registers.”

Geoff Hager, CEO of Big Elk Energy Systems

SAFETY FIRST Although 80-90 percent of its business is making equipment for the natural gas industry, Big Elk also makes large-scale equipment for the oil industry, including a mainline valve setting which can operate as a “quick-release valve” for the rare occasion a pipeline has a blowout.

GROW, GROW, GROW Big Elk has just over 100 employees, most of whom are welders. In 2018, Inc. magazine named Big Elk the fastest-growing company in Oklahoma. Forbes magazine named it the No. 1 manufacturing company in America in 2018. Most of its business is domestic, but Hager says, “International growth is at the top of our priority list. Latin America is our first target.” He says the company also will enter the service business in 2019 by rolling out a patented method of natural gas measurement called M3, which stands for Mobile Master Meter. TP 24

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DOING IT DIFFERENTLY When it comes to painting the products it manufactures, Big Elk does so in its indoor blasting and coating facility, which Hager says is rare in the industry. This capability provides the company considerably faster turnaround time since weather is not a factor. Instead of sand blasting, the company uses steel grit to prepare pieces for paint. Hager says sand contains silica, which is harmful to workers if inhaled.

CHANGEMAKERS Patrick (P.S.) Gordon

WHAT IT’S LIKE Behavioral Health Case Manager Tiffany Parkman shares what it’s like assisting clients at the nonprofit Improving Lives Inc., which provides professional counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families who cannot afford care.

Celebrated local artist partners with Parent Child Center of Tulsa. BY JAMIE RICHERT JONES

he work of well-known Tulsa artist Patrick (P.S.) Gordon, has been continually exhibited in many prominent galleries across the country. However, a painting he created for his daughter 25 years ago helped forge a special relationship with Tulsa’s Parent Child Center. “I started on a painting (a still of toys) for my daughter, Emily, before she was born,” says Gordon, who recently moved back to Tulsa after nearly a decade in New York City. Emily was born with meconium aspiration and was in intensive care for two weeks. Gordon says it was a hard time for their family, and he didn’t complete the painting. Despite the painting being unfinished, he recalls, “The Parent Child Center of Tulsa took that painting and made it into a poster for the center and also to give to people who have donated for five years or more to the charity. I always thought it was such a lovely thing and so nice of them.” Th is year, Gordon will serve as honorary

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chairman of the Toyland Ball 2019 fundraiser for PCCT. “As honorary chair, Mr. Gordon has donated a beautiful original painting to be auctioned in our live auction, and he sits on the Toyland Ball Committee to help plan for the other live auction items as well as other details for the event,” says Carrie Little, the nonprofit’s director of external relations. As for Gordon, he is enthusiastic about his homecoming and his role at Toyland Ball 2019. He says, “The best part of being back in Tulsa are the people, old friends and new friends.” TP

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TOYLAND BALL: PAINTING A BRIGHTER FUTURE 6-11 p.m. Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center. Black tie with a whimsical theme. $1,000-$25,000, patron opportunities. To purchase event tickets and event rafﬂe tickets, visit toylandball.org.

“Some of my work is done face to face with clients and sometimes advocating on their behalf. At times I have maintained a caseload of up to 45 clients. At other times, my load is much lighter so that I can invest the adequate time and effort into cases that have higher needs. “The best part is celebrating the successes when they make progress. Watching the face of a client light up when they see that someone cares about them and that recovery is possible ... is pretty amazing. “Looking in the eyes of a child who is afraid is the hardest part. Some of the most rewarding cases were when I have watched children pull out their resilience and open up in therapy. It is also about rehabilitating the parent. Success in these cases make it all worth it. “There is not a ‘cookie cutter’ solution for addressing trauma, grief or mental illness. Different personalities respond better to different approaches.” — JUDY LANGDON

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THE ART OF PHILANTHROPY

“It is my privilege to help individuals overcome obstacles that stand in the way of their recovery from mental health challenges. My job is to link and refer people to resources. Many don’t know where or how to tap into their needs for food, shelter, employment, transportation, legal issues, education, etc. It is also my duty to advocate for those whose voices are not being heard.

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Leonard Bernstein at 100: A collaborative exhibition between Tulsaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art and the Woody Guthrie Center

Leonard Bernstein at 100 was curated by the GRAMMY Museum in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Bernstein Family. Presented in cooperation with the Bernstein Family, The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., Brandeis University, and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Cooking for a Cause The 12th annual Cooking for a Cause on Oct. 11 was filled with delectable dishes from some of Tulsa’s top culinary talent and attended by 250 guests. Iron Gate’s largest annual fundraiser included everything from duck confit to pulled pork sliders to mini chocolate gateaux. Event chairwoman Cara Hall and her committee helped raise $155,000, of which 97 percent will go directly to support Iron Gate operations.

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1. Patrons Steve Paulsen and Melissa Minshall Paulsen, event committee member 2. Patrons Dana and Anil Kilpadikar 3. Chef Miranda Kaiser of Laffa Medi-Eastern Restaurant and Bar served guests black lentils and cauliﬂower puree. 4. Attendees Michael Christian; Paige Shelton, Iron Gate board member; and Haley and Daniel Carter 5. Attendees Nathan Buck, Reid Burton, Christina Harris and Alex Holt

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1. Patrons Jill Wenger, Cyndi Kernan, Linda Sullivan and Jane Mudgett 2. Bagpipers Rick Ewing and David Marshall 3. Honorary Ambassadors Payvand and Meredith Fazel and Lindy and Ryan Collins 4. Attendees Bobbie Whaling, Erin James, Spencer James and Wally Whaling 5. Attendees Julius and Shawnte Hughes

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More than 375 guests attended Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s Giving Spirits, a one-of-a-kindwhiskey-tasting experience Nov. 2 at Cain’s Ballroom. Emcee duties were handled by KOTV Meteorologist Michael Grogan. Jeff Marlow and his CFBEO culinary team provided food, with entertainment by the Damon Snow Trio. Event planners were Cathy Wilkie, Payvand and Meredith Fazel, and Lindy and Ryan Collins. Approximately $133,000 was raised at the event, which will help prepare the 450,000 meals CFBEO provides weekly to its 24-county service area.

New year New you!

RESOLUTIONS: Clean out the closet, basement and attic. Donate the items to Goodwill. Feel good!

YOUR DONATIONS STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY When you take gently-used items to Goodwill, you’re not just donating. You’re being a local hero. Because every good item you bring to Goodwill brings good jobs to your neighbors.

So go ahead and fill your donation bag with items you no longer need. In fact, the whole town wants you to, because your donations do good for everyone.

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Mabrey Bank has announced a new leadership team for the family-owned bank. Scott Mabrey has been appointed as the new CEO, John Pixley will become the new bank president and Carlisle Mabrey IV will serve as chief operating officer. “These changes are a product of the natural growth and development of the bank and have been on the bank’s planning horizon for a number of years” says Carlisle Mabrey III, former CEO and current executive chairman of the board. As CEO, Scott Mabrey will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the organization and providing the leadership and vision to continue to drive the bank’s core values of “professionalism, stewardship of community resources, high performance, integrity, reliability and teamwork.” Scott has more than 20 years of banking experience, having most recently served as president of Mabrey Bank. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, earning both his bachelor’s and juris doctorate. As the new president of Mabrey Bank, John Pixley will be responsible for all commercial lending and drive growth initiatives across the organization. John joined Mabrey in 2012 with more than 30 years of experience in banking, specializing in service to middle market businesses and individuals. John is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and Louisiana State University’s Graduate School of Banking of the South. Carlisle Mabrey IV will begin serving as COO with the responsibility to set operational strategy, maximize company resources, identify new and innovative customer solutions, and oversee retail banking across all 15 locations. Carlisle is a graduate of Austin College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in business administration and management in addition to a Master of Arts in teaching. “These changes continue a pattern of deep collaboration across multiple generations of family leadership while also best leveraging the expertise and experience of Scott, John and Carlisle,” Carlisle Mabrey III says. The Mabrey family has been involved with the bank for four generations, providing steady leadership. Mabrey Bank, founded in 1924, has 15 locations throughout Oklahoma and provides financial services to more than 25,000 customers and maintains assets totaling more than $1.1 billion. Visit mabreybank.com.

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STRATTON BOK FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND COMMERCIAL BANKING DIRECTOR; 2019 TULSA REGIONAL CHAMBER CHAIRMAN BY TIM LANDES

avid Stratton has called Tulsa home for nearly two decades. Following a childhood in Claremore and after attending the University of Oklahoma and earning his MBA from the University of Tulsa, Stratton worked brieﬂy for Williams before devoting 15 years to JP Morgan. In December 2018 he began work at BOK Financial, where he manages the corporate banking group primarily in the Tulsa region. Since 2013, Stratton has served on the board of directors for the Tulsa Regional Chamber. This month he’ll begin a one-year tenure as the chairman of the board. TulsaPeople sat down with Stratton for an interview to discuss his roles and what’s in store for the Chamber and Tulsa in 2019.

THIS IS A BIG TIME FOR YOU. YOU’RE MAKING A MAJOR CAREER CHANGE AT THE SAME TIME YOU’RE BECOMING THE CHAIRMAN OF TULSA REGIONAL CHAMBER. HOW ARE YOU BALANCING ALL OF THIS AT ONCE? I don’t know if it’s great planning on my part (laughs). None of those was preconceived. In all of these jobs, you have just got to find a good balance. I think a lot of that for me starts at home. I have a great wife (Cassie) who supports me, and lets me do what I need to do. She’s extremely helpful to me. It’ll be a challenge, but I think it’ll be fun. YOU’RE MOVING UP TO THE CHAIRMAN POSITION. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE IN THAT ROLE TO LEAD TO THE BOARD? It’s an honor because Tulsa, as a family, is where we want to be. I care about Tulsa tremendously, and I care about what goes on here. I want it to be a place where my girls want to be, and for me all that starts with what we are doing to promote things via economic development and creating opportunities for them. I’m excited about it. WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR YOU, INDIVIDUALLY, AND FOR THE CHAMBER IN 2019? For me, it all has to start with education and workforce development. Education is an issue that, while we’ve 32

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made some progress in the last 12 months, I still think we have a long way to go. What we’ve done with getting teachers a pay raise is the tip of the iceberg, and I still think there is a lot of work to be done there. My girls go to public schools. Classroom sizes are still way too large. So advocating on common ed is a big piece. I still think there are issues within higher ed that need to be addressed, as well, and certainly in Tulsa, particularly as it relates to funding, collaboration with the business community and graduating more students who want to stay in Tulsa and with degrees that Tulsa companies need. On the other issue of workforce development, I still think in Tulsa we can do a lot better job of listening to our employers and helping them find people that will address the skillsets they need, and collaborating better between higher ed and the business community, technical schools, you name it, to really address the workforce we use. ARE THERE ANY OTHER BIG ISSUES ON THE CHAMBER’S RADAR THAT YOU FEEL ARE IMPORTANT TO CREATE A THRIVING ENVIRONMENT IN TULSA? Continuing to get the word out and really being an advocate for everything from a diversity and inclusion perspective. It’s been a real focus, from the board perspective, getting more diversity on the board. The other part for me is when you think about the Chamber’s overall mission to create more jobs. I’m convinced that companies and cities that make diversity and inclusion a bigger priority over time will have economic development advantages, as well. The reason for that is because millennials and young people want to go to work in more progressive cities and for companies that create more opportunities for women and minorities. That will always be a focus of mine. CHAMBER STAFF, ELECTED OFFICIALS, BUSINESS LEADERS, EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS, REGIONAL PARTNERS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS RECENTLY TRAVELED TO COLUMBUS, OHIO. WHAT DID YOU TAKE AWAY FROM THAT TRIP THAT WILL HELP TULSA? We took a lot away from the trip. We initially picked Columbus for

a few different reasons. One of the things they’ve done is leverage the community college system they have. It’s like Tulsa Community College. The higher ed piece and how they leverage that was a critical part for me and many other attendees. And we got to see what they’ve done with their downtown. They’ve done some great things in terms of making it more walkable and connecting different parts of their downtown. Another thing is the City of Tulsa has been working with (district planning and urban design firm) MKSK on our Arena District. They did Columbus’ work several years ago, so it was great to meet with them and see what they’ve done. YOU HAVE A JOB AND A ROLE IN THE CHAMBER THAT TAKE A LOT OF TIME. OUTSIDE OF THE CHAMBER, ARE YOU INVOLVED WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS? Most of the things I’ve been involved with civically, outside of the Chamber, have to do with education. That’s where my passion is. I’ve been involved with the Tulsa Community College Foundation, the Foundation for Tulsa Schools and Street School. It goes back to trying to create opportunities for people. For me, that’s where economic development starts. If we can educate our young people and give them the skills that they need, that then transitions into better jobs and makes companies want to come to Tulsa and stay here. That’s how job growth happens. It’s a passion of mine. I’m one of those rare people who loved school as a kid, and now having daughters of my own, I understand how important it is through the lens of a parent. ENOUGH OF THE WORK TALK. WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LIKE TO DO IN TULSA IN YOUR FREE TIME? For me, it’s really spending time with my family, and trying to be intentional with them. I have an 8-year-old and a 5-year-old. Our time together is what I like to do. That’s my hobby, whether it’s being at soccer practice or being in the middle of whatever they’re doing. Spending time at their school. Traveling together. We love to get away with just the four of us. Also I’m a runner. Running is my personal escape. It’s something I’d do more often if my knees would let me. TP

David Stratton grew up in Claremore but has called Tulsa home since graduate school at the University of Tulsa. Stratton, who works in commercial banking for BOK Financial, is the 2019 Tulsa Regional Chamber chairman.

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DIFFERENCE M A K ER BY CONNIE CRONLEY

As the president of the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Judy Kishner is continuing her parents’ legacy of giving to others in need and addressing the complex issues plaguing our city and state. This year, Kishner and the Foundation opened Legacy Plaza, a $30 million redevelopment gifting modern ofﬁce space to social service organizations. Also this year, the Foundation worked with 17 service providers and community leaders to publish the 10-year Tulsa Mental Health Plan, a massive undertaking that the Foundation fully funded. Kishner and the Foundation don’t shy away from the tough issues. For that, we name her Tulsan of the Year. 34

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JUDY KISHNER LOVES HER BRUSH HOG.

“It’s meditative,” she says, “brush-hogging the pastures.” Almost as pleasurable on her Osage County ranch is going out to the fields with clippers to destroy invasive cedar seedlings — her personal prairie preservation effort. Her more public passions — the reason she is TulsaPeople’s Tulsan of the Year — involve the monumental work she is doing as president of the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, with its assets in excess of $500 million. Her parents were famous for their heartfelt and generous philanthropy. They established a family foundation reflecting their belief in “building communities where marginalized populations are elevated in ways that uplift us all.” Judy Kishner has big shoes to fill. She does it in big ways: with big ideas, tackling big societal problems, taking big risks and with big contributions. In the past four years, the Foundation has awarded more than $200 million in grants and focused on four of the biggest, almost insurmountable, issues of hunger, homelessness and housing, mental health and indigent health care, and general social services support.

Visionary, fearless

“Visionary” is an adjective that comes up repeatedly when people talk about Kishner. “She has a clear vision of what she wants to accomplish,” says Courtney Knoblock, Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation program director. She tackles problems that scare off a lot of people, says Dr. Gerard Clancy, president of the University of Tulsa. “Nothing is too big or too complex for her to consider. Judy has perseverance. She says, ‘Everyone else is running and hiding. We’re going to push through this.’” That’s because she is fearless, her colleagues say, and willing to take a risk. She dislikes (abhors and avoids is a more accurate description) personal publicity, makes contributions very quietly and is modest to the point of self-deprecating. “I don’t think of myself as fearless,” she says. “It’s all from the heart” — a reactionary philanthropic philosophy she learned from her parents. As for taking risks, “If you don’t try, you won’t learn anything,” she says. Kishner’s parents were her most integral teachers about giving from the heart. As lifelong family friend Ruth Nelson remembers, “Anne would read in the newspaper about somebody homeless and say, ‘Henry, we have to do something about this.’ And they did.” That is exactly how one of their most recognized charities began. Thirty years ago, Kishner says, her parents visited the old homeless center, located in a warehouse, where Anne saw a baby in a carrier sitting on the floor. “Babies on the floor!” she said. “Henry, you have to do something about that.” And he did. He raised funds to build a new, expanded Day Center for the Homeless. In 2017, the Day Center served 140,000 individuals in need, offering temporary shelter and services to

Judy Kishner is the president of the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, which is tackling some of Tulsa’s toughest issues. In 2018, the Foundation opened Legacy Plaza, a $30 million project to house social service organizations.

help them to self-sufficiency. The Day Center was one of Henry Zarrow’s passion projects for the rest of his philanthropic life.

The Foundation

The Foundation’s trustees include Kishner’s brother Stuart Zarrow; her children Julie (Wohlgemuth) Cohen and Jay Wohlgemuth; her niece Lisa Zarrow; and nephew Mark Zarrow. All, including Kishner, volunteer their services. “Nobody has ever been paid to serve on the Foundation,” Kishner says. “The point is to give away the money.” And give it away they do. The Foundation makes about 450 grants a year, according to Bill Major, Foundation executive director.

“Judy has a huge responsibility, and she takes it very seriously,” says Nancy Atwater, Kishner’s professional colleague and personal friend of 35 years. “The legacy of the Zarrow family is rooted in making a difference,” says Jake Henry Jr., president and CEO of the Saint Francis Health System, where Kishner succeeded her father as a member of the board of directors. “They help the underserved, the poor, the homeless, the ill and those left behind in the world.” He admires “the overwhelming humbleness, yet zealousness, of their generosity. It is the difference between a man who looks the beggar in the face when giving alms, and the man who drops the coin as he might a token in a subway turnstile.” TulsaPeople.com

The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation funded a 10-year plan for improving mental health and wellness in the Tulsa area. Judy Kishner, center, and Foundation Executive Director Bill Major, left, recently met with mental health consultants at Legacy Plaza to discuss recommendations and how to move forward.

Mental health

“Nothing is too big or too complex for her to consider. Judy has perseverance. She says, ‘Everyone else is running and hiding. We’re going to push through this.’” — DR. GERARD CLANCY, president of the University of Tulsa

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One of the biggest and boldest Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation projects is funding a 10-year plan for improving mental health and wellness in the Tulsa area. (More info about the Tulsa Mental Health Plan at tulsamentalhealth.org) This initial phase of the Tulsa Mental Health Plan initiative has been led by the University of Tulsa in collaboration with a 17-member steering committee made up of mental health care professionals, philanthropists and community leaders. The initiative partnered with policy and data experts from Urban Institute to study the mental health care needs and resources in Tulsa, identify gaps and inefficiencies in the health care system, and recommend ways to move forward. It is a big plan, says Michael W. Brose, chief empowerment officer of Mental Health Association Oklahoma, because mental health is entwined with homelessness, incarceration and suicide. “It’s too big to ignore.” Consider these grim Oklahoma statistics from Mental Health Association Oklahoma: • One in seven Tulsans has a mental illness, and one in 20 has a serious mental illness. In Tulsa County, that translates to 141,000 affected with mental illness. One in 12 Tulsa children has a serious emotional disturbance, with 13 percent of Oklahoma teens reporting they have experienced a major depressive episode. • Between 700,000-900,000 Oklahomans need services for mental illness and substance abuse. Only one in three is getting the medical services they need. • At press time, Oklahoma had the highest incarceration rate in the nation. If

Oklahoma were a country, it would have the highest incarceration rate in the world, and 78 percent of female offenders are either being treated or have a history of being treated for mental health issues. The state incarcerates more women per capita than any other state. It gets worse. People with mental illness in Tulsa County die 27 years earlier than people with good mental health, Clancy says, and for those with severe mental illness, the life expectancy is less than 50 years old. It still gets worse. Oklahoma is No. 1 in Adverse Child Experience (ACE) scores, measuring childhood trauma of homelessness, poverty, neglect and parents with mental illness or drug addiction. In Tulsa Public Schools, teachers get a suicide note from a student virtually every day, according to the Tulsa Mental Health Plan. “This information would scare off a lot of people,” Clancy says. “Not Judy. She wants to move the needle on mental illness and addiction. “The 10-Year Plan, highlighting prevention for children and adolescents, is invaluable because it is sets the stage for a well lived, productive adult life rather than one marred with disability.”

Housing

“Everything starts with housing,” Brose says, “and we have a shortage of safe, affordable housing.” What’s more, Tulsa has the 11th highest eviction rate in the country, according to Brose. “Mental illness and homelessness dovetail,” Kishner says. “You can’t separate them.” She knows

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Legacy Plaza is a unique way the Foundation is supporting nonprofit social service organizations while simultaneously transforming the East 31st Street and South Yale Avenue neighborhood. The Foundation purchased and renovated — at an ultimate cost of almost $30 million — the former Dollar Thrifty high-rise buildings to headquarter seven local, high-capacity nonprofits: Assistance

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Hunger

Oklahoma is hungry. The state has some of the worst food insecurity statistics in the nation. Hunger is such a whopping problem in the state, 218,770 Oklahoma children don’t get the food they need. That means, more than one in five children in the state are hungry, according to Hunger Free Oklahoma. Eighty percent of Tulsa Public School students qualify for a federal free and reduced-price meal; 16.2 percent of Oklahoma households are food insecure.

The biggest pot of money available to feed the nation’s hungry is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Getting some of it, though, can be a bureaucratic nightmare and far beyond the capabilities of most local nonprofits. “There is so much money left on the table,” Knoblock says, “$400 million every year.” The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation figured out how to help local organizations access these federal dollars by seeding Hunger Free Oklahoma, an advocacy organization for information and technical assistance. Hunger Free Oklahoma helps local nonprofits leverage the power of collaboration. “No one else looked at this issue in this way in Oklahoma,” says Chris Bernard, Hunger Free Oklahoma executive director. “As a state, we’re not doing a good job of connecting federal money to people. Part of our job is to simplify the process for people.” That means connecting organizations that serve individuals, especially families and children, to resources such as the federal Afterschool Meals and Summer Food Service Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for eligible kids. “Kids who are hungry are not able to learn and grow,” Bernard says. Afterschool Meals and the Summer Food Service Program provide free meals with an enrichment element served in a school, congregation or other charity. Both programs served 4.5 per eligible 100 kids in 2017. Hunger Free Oklahoma’s goal is to increase those numbers. “If 15 out of 100 kids received an Afterschool Meal,” a HFO spokesman says, “we would be serving 49,329 kids per day — an increase of 34,441 students.” Expanding the Afterschool program would mean informing local communities about the program, connecting a local sponsor (charity, school district or congregation) and site (nearly any location where children gather) and helping them work with the Oklahoma Department of Education for reimbursement of food costs from the USDA. To a layman, it looks as complicated as making lace. That’s why Hunger Free Oklahoma’s assistance is so important. “This organization would not exist without Judy,” says Bernard, who returned to Tulsa for the job after 17 years in Chicago. He is impressed by Kishner’s humility, great generosity and, above all, her deep understanding of the root causes of hunger and foresight to invest in long-term systemic solutions to food insecurity. “It’s hard to give her credit. She’s always giving the credit to someone else. She is so humble. Funders I worked with in Chicago were not like her.”

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this from personal experience; she has a relative with mental health issues. Recently, to alleviate the housing shortage and to support neighborhood revitalization, the Zarrow Foundation awarded a $6.7 million grant to launch Boomtown Development Co., a nonprofit affiliate of Tulsa Habitat for Humanity, to develop safe, quality and affordable housing for moderate to low-income families. The Foundation also committed a $12 million grant to the Tulsa Housing Authority to help the city secure a coveted Choice Neighborhood grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “Private dollars cannot solve the problems,” the Zarrow Foundation’s Knoblock says. “But they can leverage public dollars and be the wedge to tipping over additional state and federal funds.” This Choice project will result in a $130 million redevelopment of the Eugene Field neighborhood. Other recent Zarrow Foundation basic needs grants include the $5 million lead gift to the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless; $2 million to 12 & 12 addiction recovery center; and a $2 million gift to the capital campaign for the soup kitchen and food pantry Iron Gate’s new home on West Archer Street. Kishner had a leadership role in fundraising for the new $35 million Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic expansion for acute mental health treatment and a chemical detox unit for drug and alcohol treatment. In total, the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation has invested more than $40 million in low-income and mental health supportive housing in Tulsa. Kishner has worked closely with cousin Gail Richards, president of the Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation, on these common interests. They are advocates of Housing First, an approach to homelessness that is based on the belief that people need basic necessities like food and shelter before they can effectively address other issues like behavioral health problems. Their pioneering Housing First work began in 2008 with a campaign called Building Tulsa, Building Lives which culminated in the successful construction — despite fiery community protests — of the Yale Apartments at East Admiral Place and South Yale Avenue. “They took it upon themselves to recognize the problem (lack of safe, affordable housing for people living in shelters and on the street), to get the community behind them and to do something about it,” Ruth Nelson says.

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League of Tulsa, Mental Health Association Oklahoma, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, Community Action Project, LIFE Senior Services, Family and Children’s Services and OSU Health Sciences Center. The Foundation funded the bulk of property improvements and renovations and set a high standard for design, but will not retain ownership over Legacy Plaza office space. Each nonprofit will own its offices, and each has been responsible for raising the funds to finish out and furnish the offices in the Foundation-renovated Legacy buildings. So, it is a true collaborative. For social service organizations accustomed to working in cramped spaces with mismatched, hand-me-down furniture, these bright, modern offices are a godsend. “Legacy Plaza is a space designed to be mentally healthy for the staff,” Brose says, “and to help us recruit and retain staff.” Social service organizations deserve it, Kishner believes. “These people work so hard every single day. It’s easy to sign a check. It’s the people on the ground who are getting something done.” The 14-story west tower, which will house Family and Children’s Services and OSU Health Sciences Center, will begin renovation this spring. The organizations hope to move in by the end of 2019. Given their new proximity, the possibility of collaboration is all a happy byproduct of the Legacy Plaza project.

Animal welfare

Two-legged animals are not Kishner’s only concern. She and Atwater ride horses together on their neighboring ranches. Driving together to Tulsa, they began to count the number of stray dogs. “In true Judy fashion she said, ‘We have to do something about this,’” Atwater recalls. So they started Spay Oklahoma, a nonprofit in response to the state’s severe pet overpopulation. It provides low-cost dog and cat spay and neuter services to low-income pet owners. Since its beginning in 2004, Spay Oklahoma has provided more than 142,000 sterilization surgeries. “That’s the thing with Judy,” Atwater says. “She doesn’t just do a little, she does a lot. One evening she called me and said, ‘I’ve got our slogan: ‘Spay and Neuter — the Ultimate Rescue.’ She’s always thinking.” They met when Kishner and Nelson hired Atwater to be executive director of the Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges. “She is a natural leader, and she is visionary. She looks for ways to fix the problem,” Atwater says of Kishner. What Atwater values most about Kishner is her loyal friendship. “When I fall off my horse and break my arm, she’s the one who takes me to the hospital.”

The personal Kishner

“I always loved sciences,” Kishner says, so at TU she majored in biology with an “amorphous idea of some career in the sciences. Maybe a veterinarian.” But with two small children, she didn’t want to 38

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Horses are a passion for Judy Kishner. On her Osage County ranch, she cares for several, including Otis, pictured here.

move to Stillwater for advanced study at Oklahoma State University. So, she switched to economics, then went to law school, then joined the family business Sooner Pipe and Supply. “Not in the legal department,” she says, but in the pipe department working with purchase orders and tracking pipe. She retired as senior vice president. She is married to Tom Kishner, a retired race car builder, and is mother to Julie Cohen and Jay Woglemuth, Jude Kishner and Hilary Kishner; and grandmother to seven children and numerous pets.

What’s ahead?

“My parents truly believed, if you see someone in need you do your best to help them,” Kishner says.

“That’s what they did. The heart of my parents was doing something to make it better. Every day I walk past the portraits of my parents, and I hope they like what we’re doing.” And she’s doing it in her own way. “I have seen Judy blossom in a sense of responsibility and leadership,” Ruth Nelson says. “She is carrying on brilliantly the heritage.” With all of the big Foundation projects — and more to come — does Kishner plan on retiring? “I’m already retired, if being paid is the prerequisite for retirement,” she says. “I have no plans to back out of this. It’s easy to get in our own little world. It’s important to have something outside ourselves. I am grateful — I am very lucky — to have something I can devote my life to, to make a difference.” TP

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John Benjamin

FORMER CITY COUNCILOR SEPT. 4, 1943-DEC. 20, 2017 Benjamin moved to the city nearly 50 years ago, when he began a lifetime of community work, including serving as a Tulsa city councilor. He was involved particularly with the Tulsa Regional Chamber, Tulsa Sports Commission and the Southside Rotary. He loved skiing and golf. In his last years, he became a well-recognized advocate for a volunteer-run and privately funded dog park, which was renamed Benjamin’s Biscuit Acres in his honor. “John was totally dedicated to the development and opening of the park. He worked with Southside Rotary to raise over $100,000 for it. He worked tirelessly in getting volunteers and supporters, formed a board of directors and worked with the Tulsa Parks Department to help maintain it. He was there almost every day.” — BECKY CLARK, PRESIDENT, BISCUIT ACRES VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION

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DOROTHY “COOKIE” COFFEY Former executive director, Operation Aware DEC. 11, 1945-FEB. 9, 2018

RICHARD ARMSTRONG Former Tulsa County District Judge JAN. 20, 1936-FEB. 12, 2018

BARRY KINSEY Former chair, University of Tulsa Department of Sociology FEB. 20, 1931-MAY 2, 2018

JACKIE BUBENIK Longtime River Parks Authority director JULY 28, 1942-MARCH 12, 2018

SAMMY PAGNA Orchestra leader JAN. 14, 1925-JAN. 29, 2018

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RONALD SHAFFER Former Tulsa County District Judge JULY 16, 1936-APRIL 5, 2018 SHEILA SWEARINGEN Former president, League of Women Voters JUNE 1, 1944-MARCH 20, 2018 STEPHEN WILLIAMSON Former president and CEO, Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) AUG. 29, 1950-NOV. 3, 2018

Sanford “Stan” Burnstein AVIATION ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST FEB. 6, 1934-MARCH 5, 2018

Burnstein found his passion as a young man when he learned to fly. He went on to work as a flight instructor and commercial pilot, and to develop several aviation businesses. It allowed him and his wife to create the Sanford P. and Irene F. Burnstein Family Foundation, which gave generously to many Tulsa-area nonprofits. After seeing a similar nonprofit elsewhere, he and his wife founded A New Leaf, a horticultural training program for Tulsans with developmental disabilities, to help their daughter. “Stan was an incredible visionary who made a tremendous impact in the Tulsa community. The vision to begin A New Leaf almost 40 years ago has greatly transformed the lives of those with development disabilities. I am grateful to have had the privilege of knowing him and being a part of his vision.” — MARY OGLE, CEO, A NEW LEAF

BENJAMIN: COURTESY TULSA CITY COUNCIL; BURNSTEIN: COURTESY BURNSTEIN FAMILY

An artist, an architect, an advocate, a historian, two musicians, two journalists, two restaurateurs, three government servants, several businessmen, entrepreneurs and philanthropists; lovers of animals, books and all things Tulsa. Famous and familiar names and faces, recognized for their achievements and their good deeds. These are the individuals TulsaPeople recognizes in its annual Lives Well Lived compendium. They shall not pass this way again. Let us remember them one more time.

Robert Biolchini

CHAIRMAN, PENNWELL CORP.; CHAIRMAN, VALLEY NATIONAL BANK SEPT. 22, 1939-NOV. 8, 2017 Biolchini, an attorney, was known for his leadership of PennWell, where he had worked since 1970, first serving on its board of directors and as general counsel. He also served on numerous industry boards. He was a past president and board chairman for Gilcrease Museum, and was devoted to his family and his alma mater, Notre Dame. At his death, he was chairman and owner of Valley National Bank.

BIOLCHINI: COURTESY PENNWELL CORP.; CLARK: CHRIS HOLLO; DAVIS: COURTESY LEONARD AND MARKER FUNERAL HOME; ELIAS: COURTESY ELIAS FAMILY

“Bob was a brilliant lawyer and a passionate businessman with incredible instincts; therefore, always a force to be reckoned with, and you wanted him on your side. When Bob became president and CEO of PennWell in 2000, he accelerated the expansion of the company that he had worked for 30 years before that. I miss him as a boss and as a friend who loved life and was larger than life.” — MARK WILMOTH, PRESIDENT AND CEO, PENNWELL CORP.

Bill Davis

ARTIST JAN. 9, 1954-JUNE 24, 2018

With his signature Panama hat and reputation as “the blue-eyed soul singer,” Davis was a local legend, enjoying a more than 45-year music career in Tulsa. He sang just about everywhere — churches, bars, the Tulsa State Fair. He idolized black singers, and sought to honor them with his music. He opened for Leon Russell and Joe Cocker, and had the talent for the big time, but preferred his hometown.

Gilpin’s world revolved around art and animals, and she owned a personal menagerie of dogs, cats and parakeets. She loved her studio “because it is my home, and this is where my heart is … the place where I find my inspiration,” she once told TulsaPeople. She taught art, exhibited her own colorful, quirky work and often used it to benefit others, including co-chairing the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals Fur Ball.

“The first time I saw Bill was many years ago at a bar on Admiral. I was blown away with his singing; it was so impeccable. Bill was one of the best singers I ever played with, better than Bob Seger. He had boundless energy and always had funny things to say. He was an amazing person.” — DAVE TEEGARDEN, FRIEND AND FELLOW MUSICIAN

“She could make the most ordinary thing into something extraordinary through her beautiful art. Sometimes when I look up at the sky at night, I think to myself that someday the stars will be a little more colorful after Dana decorates them.” — JAMEE SUAREZ-HOWARD, PRESIDENT/FOUNDER, OKLAHOMA ALLIANCE FOR ANIMALS

Tyrone Elias

Roy Clark

INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN COUNTRY MUSICIAN APRIL 15, 1933-NOV. 15, 2018 Known as the “superpicker,” the Country Music Hall of Fame and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee also was the recipient of Grammy, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards. Millions enjoyed his 24 years on “Hee Haw,” a country variety show. He became a Tulsan in 1974, and along with Bill Rollings, helped save the Tulsa Drillers. “Roy was a kind friend to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame since the birth of our organization in 1996. We inducted Roy into the Hall in 2000 and he made many friends and gained many admirers throughout our community. Roy was a fantastic human being and artist. He gave Oklahoma and the world the beautiful gift of his music. Thank you, Roy Clark ... you are missed.” — AMY LOVE, BOARD PRESIDENT, OKLAHOMA MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Dana Gilpin

TULSA SOUND SINGER DEC. 2, 1937-JUNE 5, 2018

LONGTIME OWNER, JAMIL’S STEAK HOUSE OCT. 12, 1938-JUNE 8, 2018 The son of restaurant founder Jamil “Jim” Elias, Tyrone Elias was an avid pilot by inclination and a restaurateur by breeding. He opened two Jamil’s locations, in Oklahoma City and Houston, returning to Tulsa in 1977 to take over the landmark Lebanese dining establishment at his father’s death. He became the new face of the popular eatery, which introduced Tulsans to such delicacies as hummus and tabouli. “Dad believed in the tradition of the restaurant. It meant the world to him. People have come in and told us this was where they had their first date, or celebrate their anniversary. I am trying to carry on the family tradition. He would have wanted me to do so.” — JENNIFER ALCOTT, DAUGHTER

Cindy Hulsey

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TULSA LITERARY COALITION; CO-FOUNDER, MAGIC CITY BOOKS NOV. 17, 1959-SEPT. 19, 2018 Hulsey believed in the power and magic of books and reading. So much so, she changed careers and became a librarian. After 17 years with the Tulsa City-County Library, in 2015 she led the creation of the Tulsa Literary Coalition, which celebrates reading with programs and with nonprofit groups. She co-founded Magic City Books, proceeds of which help fund Coalition programs. “I hired Cindy at the library in 1999, then when she was opening the bookstore, she asked that I come work for her. It was all about the books. … Her passion and goal was to connect people with books and to advance the cause of literature in Tulsa.” — BARRY HENSLEY, FRIEND, FORMER BOSS, CO-WORKER, EMPLOYEE

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Robert Lawton Jones

As a 6-year-old, she hid under a tablecloth while a mob ransacked her home and her father’s clothing business was destroyed. Later she became an advocate for justice, helping found the Tulsa Race Riot (now Massacre) Commission, sharing her stories nationally. After earning her doctorate, she taught psychology at Fordham University.

Co-founder of the well-known Murray Jones Murray architectural firm, Jones made a 1963 presentation that led to one of the first professional efforts to address pollution. After 35 years of private practice, he directed the University of Oklahoma’s Urban Design graduate program, and then served as campus planner at the University of Tulsa. He and his wife, Lynn, were involved in social justice peace movements, which were recognized by the National Conference for Community and Justice and Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry.

“Dr. Olivia Hooker was a trailblazing force of courage, strength and tenacity. She was a diligent and fierce advocate for civil rights, truth and justice, and her passing reignites a commitment to honor and acknowledge those who have paved the way to a much brighter path.” — MECHELLE BROWN, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, GREENWOOD CULTURAL CENTER

“Bob hired me as an intern design architect in training in January 1972, and we worked together on many of the most significant architectural projects in the history of Tulsa and Oklahoma. He was my friend and a guiding inﬂuence throughout my 46 years of architectural experience.” — STEVEN C. ALTER, OWNER, ALTERARCHITECTURE AND THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NETWORK LLC

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Daniel (Dan) Keating

ARCHITECT MAY 12, 1925-SEPT. 14, 2018

George Kravis

FORMER RADIO STATION OWNER, PHILANTHROPIST SEPT. 11, 1938-FEB. 12, 2018 The former owner of radio stations including KRAV and the son of well-known philanthropists Raymond and Bessie Kravis, George was an aficionado of industrial design. He collected everything from midcentury modern furniture to streamlined toasters to space-age cocktail tools, and loaned or donated many pieces to museums. “George Kravis believed that beauty was an essential part of life. He was committed to providing opportunities for everyone to experience that beauty and, if possible, express themselves creatively. He brought this philosophy to life through his years of generosity toward Gilcrease Museum. George’s commitment to Gilcrease, his passion for the arts and his willingness to share his blessings with others will not be forgotten.” — SUSAN NEAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GILCREASE MUSEUM

Guy Logsdon

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT, TULSA TRIBUNE SEPT. 9, 1938-MAY 14, 2018

TULSA BUSINESSMAN, COMMUNITY LEADER FEB. 10, 1944-NOV. 24, 2018

FORMER DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES, UNIVERSITY OF TULSA MAY 31, 1934-FEB. 5, 2018

The son of Tulsa Tribune editor and publisher Jenkin Lloyd Jones, David forged his own path in journalism, serving the family-owned newspaper in various capacities from entertainment to editorial writer. For many years, he served as its Washington correspondent. He also had wide interests: movies, theater (he was once president of Theatre Tulsa), Sherlock Holmes and sports. A former bookstore owner, he was knowledgeable in all these fields.

The co-chairman of Oklahoma’s Trump for President campaign, Keating carved his own course, particularly in education, serving on the Oklahoma Board of Education, the Tulsa Community College Board of Regents and Oklahoma Wesleyan University Foundation. He also was a board member of the State Chamber, Oklahoma Historical Society and Salvation Army, as well as numerous local nonprofits.

Known worldwide as a Woody Guthrie expert, his writing and research on Western Swing also led the guitar-playing, singing scholar to produce the first Western Swing festival on National Public Radio, consult on the Woody Guthrie movie “Bound for Glory” and helped found the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. He and his wife, Phyllis, were inducted into the 2018 Tulsa Hall of Fame.

“David was a special friend to me. It was an honor to have him writing for our publications. We had fun together, as he was a Washington Nationals baseball fan and we would banter back and forth due to my support of the Cincinnati Reds. He was always a fun person. I miss you, David.” — D. FORREST CAMERON, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, GTR MEDIA GROUP 42

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“Dan Keating served the state of Oklahoma on various appointments and served with honor. He was a strong advocate for quality education, he served his nation in the Marine Corps, and his whole life revolved around service to his country, state and community. He will be missed.” — DAVID MCLAIN, CHAIRMAN, REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TULSA COUNTY

“It’s good to know that Guy Logsdon’s personal papers and collections are extensive, but there is no way those artifacts contain as much knowledge as what he carried in his head. Guy’s passion for all things Oklahoma, especially Woody Guthrie, has enriched the lives of those who also love this state.” — S. MICHELLE PLACE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

DAVID JONES: COURTESY GTR MEDIA GROUP; ROBERT LAWTON JONES: COURTESY JONES FAMILY/TULSA FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE; KEATING: COURTESY TULSA WORLD

Olivia Hooker

FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN IN THE U.S. COAST GUARD; ONE OF THE LAST KNOWN SURVIVORS OF THE TULSA RACE MASSACRE FEB. 12, 1915-NOV. 21, 2018

David Patrick

Bill Rollings

CHAIRMAN, TULSA CITY COUNCIL APRIL 22, 1951-SEPT. 14, 2018

FORMER OWNER, TULSA DRILLERS MAY 4, 1930-APRIL 21, 2018

First elected in 1996, Patrick served nine terms on the Tulsa City Council, the longest of any current councilor. He first became civically involved as a member of the Maxwell Community Council and Dawson Neighborhood Association. He had a reputation — after others had wrangled over possible answers to problems — for coming up with simple, straightforward solutions.

A contractor by profession, Rollings wasn’t going to let Tulsa go without a baseball team, so he went to bat to get the town a new one. It took him three months. With co-owner Roy Clark, he managed to establish a tradition that just gets better with age. Along with love for his family, he poured his heart into the Akdar Shriners’ work with sick and injured children, transporting them to the organization’s hospitals for needed care.

“David was the real thing; a colleague, friend and always an advocate for his district and the City. He cared about people and cared about making sure those without a voice had one through him. (He) understood that his job as a councilor was to hold the other branches of Tulsa’s government accountable ... a standard he expected of himself.” — M. SUSAN SAVAGE, CEO, MORTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES; FORMER TULSA MAYOR

“Bill Rollings saved Tulsa baseball. Twice. After Tulsa Oilers owner A. Ray Smith took the team to New Orleans following the 1976 season, Rollings acquired the Lafayette, Louisiana, Texas League team and moved it to Tulsa for the 1977 season. Then in 1981 he built Drillers Stadium. Rollings was a true public servant.” — WAYNE MCCOMBS, TULSA BASEBALL HISTORIAN

John Stancavage

JOURNALIST AND FORMER BUSINESS EDITOR, TULSA WORLD JAN. 3, 1959-AUG. 10, 2018 Stancavage, Eagle Scout, epitomized all that moniker implies. As his obituary states, he was “smart, steady and persistent — the person others ask to lead.” The beloved local journalist once wanted to be an orthodontist. Instead, he found interviewing people was his true calling. He served two separate terms as president of Leadership Tulsa, as president of the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium and worked with Junior Achievement. He was an avid golfer, designed his home and loved his wife. “He was devoted to ensuring diverse voices were heard, respected and included in everything Leadership Tulsa did. He will be missed for his tenacity, his advocacy, his humor and most certainly his steady, sure, unﬂappable friendship.” — WENDY THOMAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP TULSA

Robert Renberg

RENBERG: BLACKTIE PHOTO; ROLLINGS: COURTESY TULSA DRILLERS

FORMER OWNER, RENBERG’S DEPARTMENT STORE OCT. 14, 1942-FEB. 9, 2018 For more than 85 years, Renberg’s was one of Tulsa’s largest department stores. Robert Renberg was the third generation to take the reins of the storied chain. An impeccable dresser, he believed in quality, workmanship and good taste. Family members say he was humble and a hopeless romantic. “The world that Bob Renberg created in his store already seems like another time and place. The racks were full of beautiful garments, and it always felt like back-toschool in a city where fall is the most heartening season. But the main thing was Bobby’s exquisite tenderness. He managed to nudge every relationship toward intimacy, to enfold others in a wrapper of warmth and care.” — RABBI MARC BOONE FITZERMAN

Mike Samara

OWNER, CELEBRITY CLUB MAY 17, 1924-NOV. 1, 2018 When Samara came to Tulsa in 1963, he began making his name as a restaurateur, owning or having interest in many well-known eateries. The most enduring was his Celebrity Club (now Celebrity Restaurant), the scene for many Tulsans celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and marriage proposals. When liquor was legalized, he was the first to serve a legal alcoholic drink. “Ultimately Dad was the celebrity of the Celebrity Club. I once said to him, ‘Dad, you do such a good job of making your customers feel special.’ He quickly replied, ‘They are special!’ And that’s why he was so loved by so many.” — MICHELLE BRUNS, YOUNGEST DAUGHTER

Penny Williams

FORMER OKLAHOMA STATE LEGISLATOR MAY 6, 1937-APRIL 16, 2018 An advocate for women and education, Williams believed women should be in the House and the Senate. Over 23 years, she served in both. She was a force, co-authoring the landmark House Bill 1017 education and reform package, authoring bills that would establish the University Center at Tulsa and Art in Public Places, and heading the state’s Equal Rights Amendment committee. “Penny embraced life and held a zest and curiosity about all things that made up our families, community and her world of all she touched. She was an excellent communicator and held close her insights of those she served and cared for. Penny charged ahead, making paths through new frontiers that left many of us trying to keep up.” — JEANNIE MCDANIEL, FORMER OKLAHOMA STATE REPRESENTATIVE TP

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DECADE OF WHEELS MUSEUM 1143 Military Ave. This attraction opened in October and is suited for Route 66 travelers or lovers of the automobile. The museum is the showcase of over 200 vehicles from a private collection, including a 1971 Husqvarna formerly owned by Hollywood star Steve McQueen.

EISLER BROS. OLD RIVERTON STORE 7109 S.E. Highway 66 Back in 1925, Leo Williams built a small store that served his community and the growing number of travelers in the area. He wanted to offer a place for people to buy food locally and provide sandwiches onthe-go. The Eisler family purchased the store in 1973 and has continued the grocery-and-deli tradition. People stop in from all over the world to get a sandwich, buy a souvenir and swap stories with the old-timers out front. It’s like a trip back in time. ROUTE 66 SHIELD SCULPTURE AND BRUSH CREEK BRIDGE Southeast Beasley Road In spring 2018, local high school students built a 20-foot-tall structure just east of Riverton in the classic spirit of Route 66 quirky roadside attractions. The sculpture is not far from the Brush Creek Bridge, the only Marsh Arch-style bridge left on Route 66. The concrete span is on an old alignment of the Mother Road and makes for a great photo op.

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GALENA MINING AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM 319 W. Seventh St. A repurposed railroad depot is now the home of the Galena Mining and Historical Museum. It has several displays showing various minerals mined from the Tri-State District, as well as the equipment used for excavation and a model of the Grand Central Mine. The hours here can be irregular during the winter, so call ahead if you’d like to stop by. TP 64

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CARS ON THE ROUTE 119 N. Main St. If you like the movie “Cars,” you’ll love this stop on the north end of downtown Galena. The restored Kan-O-Tex service station hosts several classic vehicles that will look familiar. This is the home of the real-life truck that inspired “Tow Mater,” the tow truck in the Disney-Pixar film. It’s a great photo opportunity even when the gift shop is closed.

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verybody wants to start the new year with refreshing changes. Kelly Mize Holley, closet organization guru and personal shopper for the website tulsastyle.co, gives tips on how to keep the “new you” organized, all the way from your winter boots to your summer dresses.

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Reduce. Put clothes you haven’t been wearing in a box for a month. If you don’t wear or need any of it, don’t even open the box. Just donate or sell it. Stop hoarding. Have a million pairs of jeans, sweaters or T-shirts? Set a timer for 15 minutes and try on as many of them as you can. Get rid of whatever isn’t working for you. Store away your out-of-season items. Put them in a different closet, or fold up items and put them away. The more you have in your closet that you can’t wear, the more confusing it will be to get ready in the morning. Class up your hangers. Elevate your closet with velvet nonslip hangers that take better care of your clothes and keep them from falling off. Buy them in bulk, or one package at a time. Rearrange. Based off which item you typically center your outfit on, set those selections in your line-of-sight first so you can work in order of how you get dressed. If you decide your tops first for your outfit, then put your tops at the “beginning” of your closet. Then work your way through to your accessories at the “end.” Hang a hook. This is a cheap and easy step. Raid your closet a night ahead, hanging your next-day outfit on a hook in your closet to save you time and stress in the morning.

Holley’s last piece of advice is, “If you don’t love it, don’t buy it.” Never settle for it just because it’s inexpensive or convenient. TP 66

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nce, I nearly drowned in the Snake River. I was on a float trip in Wyoming. I fell off the raft and got caught under rapids. I was wearing a life jacket, but every time the life jacket popped me to the surface, the rapids pushed me back under the water. I was caught in this cycle, couldn’t breathe for the water in my face and soon knew I was drowning. Strangers formed a human chain and dragged me to shore. But it wasn’t over. When I was conscious and strong enough to stand up, I had to climb a steep, muddy bank to the highway and hitchhike back to the car. For months I have felt as if I’m drowning again, but this time in a sea of anger, bitterness, malice, spite, rage and every other synonym for political and cultural fury. I’m back in the Snake River! How can I get back to a happy life? A friend posted on social media, “I am in outrage fatigue.” Aren’t we all. Except for the witty person who posted, “Life is short. Spend as much time as possible on the Internet arguing with strangers about politics.” I’m looking for ways to ease my troubled soul. Before I punch someone in the nose. If I do, I hope it’s a stranger and not a close friend, but these days you never know. For me, a surefire comfort is rereading some of my favorite British female authors, especially

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Barbara Pym and Elizabeth Taylor (the writer, not the actress.) These writers write what has been described as a “‘quiet’ kind of writing.” Quiet, but not shallow. Pym’s “Excellent Women” and Taylor’s “In a Summer Season” look and truly see ordinary people in the luminous moments of everyday life. During the roiling period before the midterm elections, my sole reading was about beekeeping. I had broken my leg — a fractured femur — and was on a walker, becoming a stuck-at-home hive bee instead of a worker bee buzzing around town. The political and social turmoil raged on outside like a hard storm as I read books by American author Sue Hubbell, who lived alone on an Ozark farm tending 300 beehives to support herself. Beekeeping is fascinating work, I learned, and something I never want to undertake. Reading books by these women was comforting. I sank into it thinking all is right with the world, or is going to be. I had the same comforting thought when I saw a TV interview with Doris Kearns Goodwin, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of U.S. presidential biographies. She said we should look to our laws and to our history for assurance. In every time of national crisis, she said, leaders have emerged to heal us. During the Civil War, it was Abraham Lincoln; it was Teddy Roosevelt

during the Progressive Era; in the Great Depression, F.D.R.; and during the race riots of 1960, Lyndon Johnson. A healing leader will come, she said. In the meantime, we should read the Constitution to our children at night, just as we read them the Bible. That’s not easy. Have you tried reading the Constitution lately? Sentences such as “Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this Union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons.” (Article I, section 2.) And yet, the Constitution is the landmark legal document of the United States, so we should soldier on reading it. Not just for our children but for ourselves. Luckily, free downloads are available and so are analysis, interpretations and annotations — all helpful for understanding and conversation. The Constitution is much in the news these days, even to the off-Broadway play “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck, which traces the legal evolution of women’s equality stirred with stories from her own life. Evolution and stories. That is life, isn’t it. TP

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BEAUTY & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT My skin is suffering this winter. How do I fight this flakiness and dryness? Start with proper skin care. Heavy-duty drugstore creams either overhydrate or use the wrong mechanism of hydration, which causes more dryness in the long run. Conversely, products like Obagi Hydrate® or Hydrate Luxe® can bring real relief. Follow that with a product like Obagi Vitamin-C Serum® to fight free radicals. For an extra boost, an in-house procedure like HydrafacialMD® followed up with good at-home skin care promotes beautiful, radiant skin all winter long. Schedule a complimentary consultation today at 918-872-9999. Malissa Spacek and Dr. James Campbell BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center 500 S. Elm Place • Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-872-9999 • www.baweightspa.com

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VETERINARIAN Does my pet need flea and tick prevention in the winter? Yes. Absolutely. It’s a common misconception that fleas and ticks are only a warm weather problem. While fleas cannot survive in freezing temperatures, they certainly can live inside your house and on your pet. Adult fleas lay their microscopic eggs in your home and the resultant pupae survive for many months before hatching and restarting the infestation. Ticks can survive in almost any weather condition, staying dormant (but alive) in freezing temperatures. When the weather reaches 40 degrees, ticks become active and can attach to your pet. Please be aware that ticks can transmit a number of diseases to both humans and your pets at any time of year.

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212 E 21st Street Beautiful home in desirable Maple Ridge, close to Gathering Place and city trails; Gorgeous new kitchen opens to dining and living; separate TV/ Family room with FP; Great backyard with pool and patio; Circle Drive. $489,000

109 E 22nd Street Beautiful condo w/1st floor master, 2 living areas & 2 large bedrooms up, private courtyard, 2 car attached garage. Close to Gathering Place, steps from Tulsa trails. New: roof, paint outside, master carpet. $375,000

1017 E 21st Street Masterful design & modern luxury in Midtown! Immaculate home with beautiful backyard and pool. Newer kitchen opens to family room with two-sided fireplace. Spectacular master suite with walk-in closet, separate shower & whirlpool tub. Truly one of a kind. $539,000

9410 S 74th East Ave Gated Ashton Hollow in Jenks Schools: dry stack stone & brick ext., wood floors & high ceilings. 4 bed, master suite on 1st floor w/patio; Stainless kitchen w/granite opens to large family room w/FP; study, game room & media room; safe room. $375,000

60 Woodward Blvd Beautifully updated Boston Square condo. 2 bed, 2.5 baths, 2 FP; new downstairs hardwood floors, new kitchen appliances; updated lighting; entire house repainted; Amazing back courtyard with gated entry. Close to gathering Place and downtown. $315,000

Scott Coffman 918-640-1073 - scoffman@mcgrawok.com W ! NE ICE PR

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13418 S 65th E Place | $414,900

2943 E 56th Place | $340,000

Stunning former Parade of Homes model and custom home. Backs to wooded area. 5 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms with office. Bedroom or game room up with full bath. Hardwoods, granite, huge kitchen with galley sink, stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar.

Stunning one level home with 3 bedrooms plus study. 2 or 3 living rooms. Very open floor plan. In ground diving pool. Vaulted ceiling. Gorgeous landscaping. Beautiful large master suite. 2 car rear entry garage. Large living room with vaulted ceiling. Sprinkler system.

1402 E 33rd St

5507 S Norfolk Ave. | $129,999

Great corner lot on .33 acres in midtown. Plenty of mature trees. 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Remodel or build a new home, call for price.

Charming bungalow close to Riverside and The Gathering Place. 2 bed, 2 living. Beautiful Hardwoods, Open kitchen with island, inside utility, covered front porch, all appliances included. Large back yard. Lots of Midtown charm!

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Mobile: 918.850.2207 Mobile: 918.850.2207 ajacobs@mcgrawok.com ajacobs@mcgrawok.com Allison Allison jacobs jacobs 41054105 S. Rockford ave. tulsa, ok 74105 S. Rockford ave. tulsa, ok 74105

allisonjacobs.com mcgrawrealtors.com mcgrawrealtors.com 3112 E 88th St, gated Wellington South neighborhood. Stately home with 6 large bedrooms. Master wing with study & large closets. Spacious living areas, media room, game room, office. Half acre, circle drive, incredible pool. $1,150,000

51st Street, Wagoner, 40 acres near 51st & 305th St. Adams Creek runs through the property, half is currently being used for farming. Current Appraisal on file. $120,000

1339 E 21st Street, Across the street from Woodward Park! Close to Gathering Place. Charming home in the heart of midtown. 3 bed, 2 full bath. Updated wiring, plumbings, bathrooms, kitchen. $285,000

Sharna Bovasso Dee Ann Beal

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56826 S. 560 Road, Rose, Ranch home w/ new pool. Shop w/ live in quarters & full bath. Large yard w/ pipe fence, long driveway and automatic gates. Addâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l land available up to 80 total acres.10 acres TBD by survey, approx lot in pictures. Owner/agent. $475,000

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1426 E 37th Place, Clean & move in ready! Brookside, newer construction. Jay Rambo Cabinets. Granite. 2 beds up, 2 beds down. Master Bath retreat! Outdoor Fireplace. Transitional to Modern Flair. $675,000

10625 S Irvington Ave, 5 beds, gameroom, 4 car garage w/ storage space & storm shelter. Repainted + new carpet, spacious kitchen & 3 living areas, formal dining room + breakfast nook. Office & master bed downstairs. Large backyard. $599,000

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6825 E 105th Street Custom home w/exquisite craftsmanship & woodwork. Remodeled w/new wood & travertine floors. New granite, center island & SS appl in Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen. Breathtaking great room w/floor to ceiling windows. Master suite w/spa-like bath. Park-like yard w/pool. 4 car garage! $775,000 ! EL OD M E ER ET L MP CO

3939 S. Troost Ave Gorgeous single level updated home! Dream kitchen w/high end appl, marble counters, lg island & Jay Rambo cabinets. 2 living-perfect for entertaining. Master w/beautiful en suite bath. Spacious office/3rd living/4th bedroom. Walk to Gathering Place & Brookside! $439,000

Laura Bryant 918-693-2961 - lbryant@mcgrawok.com

1339 S Jamestown Ave Classic 1930s charm with modern updates. Total renovation w/high end finishes entire home. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car. (2 beds up 2 beds down). Second living space up. Stainless appliances in kitchen. All appliances and w/d convey. Roof 2015. New windows. $289,000

1409 S Rockford Ave 3 total beds: Main home 2 bd/2.5 baths, Studio 1/1 can be guest suite or income producing. First certified LEED building in OK. Designed by Native American architect Shelby Navarro. Geothermal HVAC. Recycled/reclaimed materials. 2 car garage. Downtown view. $395,000 TulsaPeople.com

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Call any of the Luxury Property Group Realtors about one of these homes, or any property that you have an interest in. We will provide you with superior personal service with the highest integrity.

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SEQUOYAH HILL II 11523 S Oswego Avenue - Jenks Exquisite former Parade home. Superior craftsmanship & the finest appointments through-out. Master & Guest Suites down. 2 beds up with Gameroom & Theatre room. Extensive moldings, Granite Kitchen with Comm Appliances, Private lot with pool, waterfall, spa, kitchen and Cabana. $1,500,000

ONE ACRE MIDTOWN 4303 S Lewis Ave - One Level Contemporary on one acre in Mid-town! Study, Formal Dining, Game/Media Room, Mud-room and Prep-kitchen. Great room opens to chef’s kitchen & nook. Master with spa bath. 3 additional En-suite bedrooms. Hardwoods. Oversized 3 Car. Fabulous modern finishes throughout. $1,350,000

FOREST HILLS 1840 E 27th Street - An exquisite home in Forest Hills built in 1992. Features include formal living and dining rooms, kitchen combined with family room, game room, and study. Master bedroom w/ en-suite luxury bathroom on first floor, 3 bedrooms upstairs with 2 bathrooms. 4,904 square feet.$1,399,000

LEGENDS 9322 E 110th St, Tulsa Walk into front door and look into backyard. Plantation shutters throughout. Master and one additional bedroom down. 3 beds and a gameroom up. Large family room off of kitchen, breakfast nook. Covered patio. $499,000

5 ACRE ESTATE 6845 E 181st Street S, Bixby Newer gated estate with exquiste details thru-out. Located on 5 acres with outdoor living. Fireplace, pool, spa, waterfall, sport court, pond & shop. Chef’s Kitchen, fab master, study, mud room, Safe room, 1st floor Theater. 2 bed down/3 up with game room & study niche. Additional land available. $1,199,000

THE VISTA GRAND Beautiful bluff located in the Coves on Bird Island with absolutely amazing views overlooking Grand Lake! Custom and completely furnished home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, formal living and dining, large great room, master suite with huge master bath and office, floor to ceiling windows. 3 bedrooms on second level with game room and balconies. $1,590,000

JADE ESTATES Large and beautiful mostly brick country French home completely renovated. 5 BR/4 BA, two living areas, office, wonderful custom kitchen with upper end appliances open to great room with fireplace, heated floors in master bath, lots of windows overlooking Duck Creek, well maintained yard with trees galore, over-sized 2-car garage, 30’ boat slip and additional lots available! $475,000

BALMORAL RESUB MUZINGO HILL 2527 E 66th Place, Tulsa Relax on the covered patio facing Southern Hills golf course. Open floor plan w/ master + 2nd bedroom on the first floor & a guest suite w/ kitchenette on 2nd level. Walk out attic. $475,000

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First time on the Market! Custom Gated Guierwoods Built home is located near 31st

3116 S. Atlanta | $597,500

and Lewis. Spacious formals with lots of natural light. Familyroom has fireplace and wetbar. Kitchen with double ovens and breakfast nook overlooking the pool. Master suite on first floor with hardwood floors has sitting area and large bath. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The outdoor space has beautiful pergola and outdoor cooking space. Call for your personal showing. Gated Esplanade condo is a rare C-Unit ready for your personal touches. Open floorplan overlooks private front patio. Double kitchen islands. 2 bedrooms. 2 full bathrooms.

2453 E. 73rd | $235,000 7220 S. Gary Ave. | $750,000

Amazing property located in gated Guierwoods This is a free standing house located all on one level w/lots of natural light + a private yard. Large formal living room w/stone fp. Family room looks into the kitchen which is spacious w/a center island. Master suite w/large walk-in closet, his/her bathroom areas + private spa room. Possible mother-in law suite w/private entrance has large living area, bedroom & bath. 3 car garage. Call for your private showing.

Gated Esplanade Beautiful listing was custom built by the current owner with attention to details. Open formals having hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. Butlers pantry with storage and sink. Kitchen has been updated with new appliances and granite. Master suite located on 1st floor. Office with French doors and hardwoods. 2 additional bedrooms. Sunroom. Beautiful grounds

11619 S. Hudson Pl. | $439,000 Well cared for unit in The Timbers overlooks one of the tennis courts. Open floorplan is flexible with hardwood floors and fireplace. Kitchen with white cabinets and countertops makes it feel spacious. Master suite could be upstairs or downstairs. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. 2 car attached garage.

8447 S. College Ave. Unit 93 | $145,000 3116 S Atlanta Avenue | $650,000

First time on the Market! Custom Built home is located near 31st and Lewis. Spacious formals with lots of natural light. Familyroom has fireplace and wetbar. Kitchen with double ovens and breakfast nook overlooking the pool. Master suite on first floor with hardwood floors has sitting area and large bath. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The outdoor space has beautiful pergola and outdoor cooking space. Call for your personal showing.

Catherine Santee Hughes 918.639.4199 chughes@mcgrawrealtors.com

Private Gated Estate on 26 Acres - Broken Arrow 5412 E Princeton Street, Impeccably maintained private gated Estate on 26+ acres. Attention to every detail. Breathtaking grounds S. Hudson PL. | $439,000 with manicured gardens.11619 All bedrooms Beautiful was2custom built by the current owner with attention to details. Open formals having with privatelisting baths. masters down. hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. Butlers pantry with storage and sink. Kitchen has been updated Poolwith & spa. car heat/cool garage. 4 suite located on 1st floor. Office with French doors and new 15 appliances and granite. Master hardwoods.detached. 2 additionalOutbuildings/ bedrooms. Sunroom. Beautiful grounds . attached/11 Paddocks. $3,850,000

3533 S Utica Avenue, Tulsa, OK Adams Estates - $274,500 One Level home, huge backyard. Fresh Paint and very well maintained. New carpet, large eat in kitchen. Walk to Brookside, restaurants and the Gathering Place. Hardwood floors under carpet thruout. Great floor plan.

2418 E 25th Place, Tulsa, OK Kenlawn II - $339,000 Darling Midtown bungalow. New granite kitchen with new stainless appliances and custom cabinets, updated bathrooms. New paint, hardwoods throughout. Gunite pool with new heat pump. Floored attic, built-ins, 2 car garage and 2 living areas.

2521 E 34th St. | $324,900

1-Story house located on corner lot with mature trees. Formals. Kitchen opens to familyroom with fireplace. Pretty Hardwood Floors. Spacious master suite with sitting area and full bath. Perfect house for your personal touches. Could also be dream lot to build on.

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$14,474 $12,986 $5,515 $4,709

ASSETS Cash and investments Receivables and other assets TOTAL ASSETS

$1,143

$1,071

$217

FY 2017 $4,282,432 $256,528 $4,538,960

FY 2016 $3,873,120 $262,382 $4,135,502

$224,790

$356,747

$4,210,345 $103,825 $4,314,170

$3,670,361 $108,394 $3,778,755

$4,538,960

$4,135,502

REVENUE Contributions Investment gains (losses) TOTAL REVENUES

FY 2017 $242,283 $501,163 $743,446

FY 2016 $153,042 $198,239 $351,281

EXPENSES Grant Services Investment services and other General and administrative Fundraising TOTAL EXPENSES

$180,108 $18,488 $8,957 $478 $208,031

$155,332 $30,043 $11,148 $438 $196,961

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$154,320

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$3,778,755

$3,624,435

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$3,778,755

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Chicken-fried steak

CHEERS!

Chicken-fried steak is classic comfort food. Oklahomans love it so much, in fact, that it’s part of our official state meal. It’s one of those foods that’s a mess to make at home. Lucky for us, there’s no shortage of places in Tulsa to find excellent CFS. — NATALIE MIKLES (PRICES: $: LESS THAN $10 $$: $10-$15 $$$: $16-$25 $$$$: OVER $25)

Julian Joy

CHEERS II YOU

ulian Joy, a Jenks resident, has family roots that run deep in the liquor business. His grandfather owned speakeasies in Florida, and Joy had dreams of owning a distilled spirits business. Now the founder, president and CEO of his own company — Twisted Spritz LLC — Joy is continuing in the family tradition by filling Tulsa bars and retailers with his unique II Palms liquors, which are made with a special process that incorporates coconut water. “We use a filtered coconut water in our cutting process; however, our vodka has no taste of coconut,” Joy says. “The cutting process is when we reduce the 180-proof vodka down to 80-proof, and our vodka should be considered and enjoyed like any other ultra-premium vodka.” The coconut does, however, impart its oils which lends a fuller and almost velvety mouthfeel. “It is an ultra-smooth vodka experience because we use only the purest water and coconut,” Joy says. Next on the list for this spring is a coconut rum. “We have received 100 percent ecstatic feedback from those who taste it,” he says. “We are excited for this to come out in April.” II Palms can be purchased at many local liquor stores, and it also is featured in the cocktails for many bars and restaurants such as KEO, Mahogany Steakhouse, Inner Circle Vodka Bar, Redrock Canyon Grill and Napa Flats Wood Fired Kitchen. Visit IIpalmsvodka.com for a complete listing of locations. — ANGELA EVANS

Nelson’s Buffeteria

Brookside by Day

Nelson’s is the gold standard for chicken-fried steak in Tulsa. In the ’50s and ’60s, long lines of people waited downtown for Nelson’s tender chicken-fried steak with its crisp, light batter. There have been a few iterations of the original Nelson’s, and today the place to find all the Nelson’s classics is at Nelson’s Buffeteria. Open for breakfast and lunch, you’ll also find drip beef, pan-fried steaks, homemade chili and cream pies.

Chicken-fried steak at Brookside by Day often gets passed by. People are there for the beloved murritos, biscuits and gravy, or short stacks of pancakes. But it’s the chicken-fried steak — which hilariously can be ordered as a “side” — that can’t be missed. So order that short stack with a side of chicken-fried steak. Or order off the lunch menu for a chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes, vegetables and Texas toast.

4401 S. MEMORIAL DRIVE | 918-236-4655 $$

3313 S. PEORIA AVE. | 918-745-9989 $

Bread and Butter Kitchen

The Wild Fork

If you want chicken-fried steak as big as your plate, Bread and Butter Kitchen is the place to go. A heavily peppered cream gravy is great on this tasty chicken-fried. Try it alongside the roasted corn with poblano peppers. Bread and Butter’s homemade bread with honey butter also is a perfect accompaniment.

The Wild Fork’s chicken-fried steak has a crisp topping, which comes from a ﬂour and cornmeal blend. It’s topped with a peppery cream gravy that’s so good with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. The Wild Fork also has a chicken-fried chicken, which is equally tasty.

3837 E. 51ST ST. | 918-960-2070 $$

1820 UTICA SQUARE | 918-742-0712 $$

Charleston’s 6839 S. Yale Ave., 918-495-3511 | 3726 S. Peoria Ave., 918-749-3287 | charlestons.com

The Brook Restaurant and Bar 3401 S. Peoria Ave., 918-748-9977 | 7727 E. 91st St., 918-392-9977 | brookrestaurant.com

Kilkenny’s Irish Pub 1413 E. 15th St. | 918-582-8282 | tulsairishpub.com

Tally’s Good Food Cafe 1102 S. Yale Ave., 918-835-8039 | 6100 S. Sheridan Road, 918-895-6375 | tallyscafe.com

Savoy Restaurant 6033 S. Sheridan Road | 918-494-5621 | savoyrestaurant.com

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DINING OUT

Laffa’s blackberry lemonade and mint spritzer

oodbye, Shirley Temple. There’s no need for nonalcoholic drinks better suited for kids when you can choose from gorgeous mocktails. When you’re out for drinks but alcohol isn’t your thing, a club soda with lime doesn’t have to be as good as it gets. Tulsa bars and restaurants have been rolling out more and more mocktails. This wave of popularity of elevated nonalcoholic drinks comes on the tail of the popularity of craft cocktails using interesting, artisanal ingredients. It’s easy to mix a little 7-UP with juice, but a good mocktail goes beyond that. Taste often rivals the beauty of these little drinks, like a soda with ginger syrup or blood orange juice with lime and mint. People have many reasons for choosing nonalcoholic drinks. Whether they don’t care for the taste, they’re the designated drivers or they’re abstaining for their health, they can choose something from the bar that looks as good as what everyone else is drinking. Here are some of our favorite spots for fabulous mocktails.

DRINK UP Mocktails provide ﬂavor and reﬁnement without the alcohol. BY NATALIE MIKLES

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LAFFA MEDI-EASTERN RESTAURANT AND BAR

Fresh fruit juices and herbs are the key to the menu of mocktails at Laffa. Bartenders can make custom nonalcoholic cocktails, or diners can choose from a list. One of the most popular is a blackberry lemonade and mint spritzer ($3.99). It’s made with a blackberry syrup, fresh lemonade, fresh mint and soda. The mix of fruit and herb is a nice complement to salty appetizers like the feta fries — sweet potato fries topped with a spicy Mediterranean sauce, tzatziki, parsley and a generous sprinkling of feta cheese ($8). Another great drink is a pomegranate and strawberry cooler ($3.99), made with pomegranate syrup and juice, strawberry puree, lime and Fresca. This drink, garnished with a lime wedge, has the look of a cocktail without the alcohol. Try this mocktail with one of the best dishes at Laffa, the beef tagine ($17). The tagine is a baked dish of beef, apricots, cinnamon, cumin, garlic and onions with tomatoes and pomegranate molasses. The richness of the dish is cut with rice and a fresh lemon-mint salad. 111 N. Main St.

Foolish Things Bar and Biscuit’s sparkling apple cider

Oren’s Seven Sisters

OREN Oren’s culinary style could be described as

progressive American cuisine. Here, food is presented creatively but without a lot of fuss. The result is a minimalistic feel with maximum flavor. The same can be said for the cocktail and mocktail list. Nonalcoholic drinks include the Seven Sisters, with Seedlip Spice (an aromatic nonalcoholic spirit with hints of cardamom and allspice), apple, lemon and honey ($8). This drink is so, so flavorful and is nice with some of Oren’s brunch items or, after dinner, with a dessert like panna cotta ($8). For something lighter, there’s the celery soda with celery, lime, soda and celery bitters ($6). It’s nice with Oren’s butternut squash risotto ($13). 3509 S. Peoria Ave.

FOOLISH THINGS BAR AND BISCUIT Before you

even take a sip, the drink menus are simply fun to peruse at Foolish Things Bar and Biscuit. Drink lists fall under headings of day drinking, anytime drinking and night drinking. Or, look for menu headings pre-prohibition, prohibition and shortly after, dark days of cocktails and modern classics. Our favorite mocktail here is the sparkling apple cider, an amber-hued creation of apple cider, lemon juice, demerara syrup and soda water. The lemon and rosemary garnish really add flair to this quenching sip. Prices of mocktails range from $5-$8. There are 39 cocktails on the menu, some of which can be made non-alcoholic based on the bartender’s discretion. Of course, you can’t leave without sampling one of the signature biscuit sandwiches. We love the veggie with a beer-battered roasted tomato, arugula, avocado, garlic aioli and poached egg ($9). The restaurant, which opened in October, is open from 7 a.m.-midnight daily, which makes for a menu of day bites and night bites. A popular night bite has been the Bonuts ($10). Fried biscuit dough is sprinkled with strawberry powder and served with house-made blueberry jam and grapefruit-infused soft cheese. 3524 S. Peoria Ave. TP TulsaPeople.com

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ne way to curb the dreariness of winter is to create warm and beautiful meals at home. Creating hygge — a Danish word for coziness and contentment — can be as easy as starting a fire in the fireplace, lighting candles and eating warm bowls of potato soup in the living room. Think about the foods that create warmth or bring smiles, and make those foods this month. A roasted pork loin with apples, vegetable soup or fudgy brownies might do the trick. This potato cheese soup is a classic. It has lots of flavor from bacon and onions and creaminess from both heavy cream and sour cream. Pureed potatoes help to thicken the soup, giving it just the right texture. The soup is great with a sliced baguette or cornbread. Or, serve it with a winter salad of radicchio, arugula and butternut squash — a crunchy and colorful salad with a warm balsamic vinaigrette.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE Serves 6 1 2 ½ 2 3 1 ½ ½ 4 1 ½

pound butternut squash, cut into cubes tablespoons olive oil cup olive oil large garlic cloves, peeled, smashed tablespoons balsamic vinegar teaspoon brown sugar teaspoon salt, or to taste teaspoon freshly ground black pepper cups loosely packed baby arugula leaves small radicchio, cored, thinly sliced cup pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted, coarsely chopped ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (or substitute dried cranberries)

1. Peel the butternut squash. Cut into small cubes. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Place squash in the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on each side. Cover, and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. 2. In a small saucepan, heat ½ cup oil and garlic cloves over medium heat until warm and garlic begins to turn golden brown. Remove from heat, and discard garlic. Carefully add balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Return to heat, and warm, over low heat, whisking until emulsified. 3. In a large salad bowl, toss together arugula and radicchio. Top with cooked squash, pecans and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with half the warm dressing. Add more dressing to each serving, to taste.

My Pi 5936 S. LEWIS AVE.

POTATO CHEESE SOUP Serves 6 ½ 8 1 1 1 2 1 2 ½ 1 1 ¼

pound bacon large potatoes quart chicken stock or broth small onion, chopped tablespoon minced garlic tablespoons kosher salt tablespoon fresh ground black pepper bay leaves cup sour cream cup heavy whipping cream cup grated cheddar cheese cup chopped chives

1. In a pan, cook bacon until crisp. Set cooked bacon aside, and crumble once cooled. Keep bacon drippings. 2. Peel and dice potatoes. In a large pot, cover potatoes with chicken stock. Add water if needed to just cover potatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. 3. While potatoes are cooking, cook onion in 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon drippings over medium heat. Cook onions about 5 minutes or until translucent. When onions are done, add garlic, cooking just until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. When potatoes are done, remove half and place in a food processor or blender, pureeing until smooth. Add pureed potatoes back to the pot of potatoes. Add cooked onions and garlic, salt, pepper and bay leaves, stirring to combine. Turn up heat to bring soup to a simmer. 5. Stir in sour cream, and simmer 15 minutes. Add heavy whipping cream, bring soup back up to a simmer. Stir in grated cheese, stirring until melted. Do not boil. Garnish with crumbled bacon and chives. TP

FLO’S BURGER DINER Flo’s Burger Diner started as a small, popular burger spot in Catoosa. In April, chef and owner Brandy Adkins opened a second location near the University of Tulsa. This is a place for true burger lovers. Flo’s has a fun selection of burgers, including the Jack Daniel’s, the Shroom, the Stuffed Crust and the Keto. But the signature burger here is the Bomb, a burger-jalapeño popper mashup. The Bomb has oozing cream cheese, heat from the jalapeños and two patties with bacon and cheddar cheese. It’s a burger work of art. Flo’s also has hand-cut fries, chicken sandwiches (like the popular Caprese Chicken with a parmesan pesto filling), a kids’ menu and homemade pies. Flo’s, 2604 E. 11th St., is open for lunch Monday-Saturday and for dinner WednesdayFriday.

Lost restaurants of Tulsa

Restaurants might come and go in Tulsa, but many have made their mark on our city’s history for their food, service, owners and atmosphere. Here’s one serving of Tulsa’s gastronomic history. My Pi quickly became a big deal after it opened in 1974. For many Tulsans, it was the first time they had experienced Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza. The creator of the franchise, Larry Aronson, and local owner Harvey Chozen were committed to serving high quality food. The bread and sausage were made in-house and other ingredients, like the cheese, always came from the same suppliers. Even though My Pi has been closed since 1986, people still have fond memories of the pizza and the atmosphere. A simple philosophy was printed on the menu and summed up the experience: “Pi is the mathematical symbol for 3.1416 — it is used to compute the circumference of a circle. A circle is considered the perfect shape. We hope that what we are presenting you is as close to perfection as we can possibly attain.” — Rhys Martin “LOST RESTAURANTS OF TULSA” was written by Rhys Martin. The newly released book features 44 bygone Tulsa eating establishments. It is available at Magic City Books, Decopolis, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon for $21.99. TulsaPeople.com

TULSA TIME WARP

BOULDER ON THE PARK BY PATRICK MCNICHOLAS

ompleted in 1923 as Holland Hall college preparatory school, the three-story brick building at 1850 S. Boulder Ave. held nine classrooms, an auditorium, laboratory, a shop, gymnasium and faculty offices. Before long the school outgrew the building and relocated in 1932. By 1946 the property owners, along with KTUL Radio, then a CBS affi liate, agreed on drastic alterations to the interior and exterior of the building, particularly the entrance. These improvements reclassified the architectural style from Commercial to “Art Moderne” with Streamline characteristics. The fi rst broadcasts began in 1947. “Boulder on the Park” was coined onair due to the station’s location across from Boulder Park, now Veterans Park. Even with its additions to the building, KTUL Radio moved to its current location on Lookout Mountain in west Tulsa in 1955 in pursuit of television. Th is period of significance in communications as well as architecture gained the building a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Architectural fi rm the McIntosh Group now offices there. TP

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PATRICK MCNICHOLAS; HISTORIC IMAGE: COURTESY BERYL FORD COLLECTION/ROTARY CLUB OF TULSA, TULSA CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY AND TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

KTUL was formerly located at 1850 S. Boulder Ave., shown in the 1939 black-and-white image used here.

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