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Faithful friends: TURNING GRIEF INTO ACTION TO HELP PETS AND THEIR OWNERS October 2015

The connections between Tulsans and their dogs are more than fur deep

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Double take The connections between these Tulsans and their dogs are more than fur deep.

by ANNA BENNETT

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Garden party

The Tulsa Botanic Garden’s Tandy Floral Terraces open this month.

by LAUREN RUTHERFORD AND MORGAN PHILLIPS

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Leaving their legacy

The Tulsa Historical Society & Museum inducts its newest members into the Tulsa Hall of Fame.

by MARNIE FERNANDEZ

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Built on faith, grounded for the future Oral Roberts University celebrates its 50th anniversary.

by JULIE RAINS

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Faithful friends

A Tulsan turned her grief into action to help pets and their owners with HIV and AIDS.

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70 CityBeat

11 Pet perks Building homes for hamsters 12 Notebook Topics of interest to Tulsans 14 Passions Fundraising through pet portraits 16 Pets at work A family uses horses to give children acceptance and love.

18 Applause Recognizing two Tulsans for their work to end discrimination 20 First-time fundraiser Cocktails for Crayons helps teachers and students.

The Dish

125 Chill out Disney on Ice becomes “Frozen.”

70 Dining out Napa Flats channels California fare.

128 Out & about See and be seen.

72 Table talk The buzz on Tulsa’s tastiest restaurants, products and events 73 The List Tulsa loves coneys.

74 Spirits Fall’s frosty mugs

The Good Life

24 Cause and effect A new event helps those affected by breast cancer.

28 Postgame Coaching Tulsa’s first responders into better physical condition 30 Musings A tiny bucket list 34 A park grows in Tulsa A Gathering Place’s Adventure Playground will engage body and imagination.

Agenda

69 Real deal Reuben Phat Philly’s version of the classic sandwich

22 Everyday stories Jenks’ field of dreams

26 Artist in residence A multi-talented artist exhibits at Cherokee Art Market.

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77 Caring is sharing Pamper your pooch with items from Dog Dish, a Care Card participant.

86 Haute topics Man’s best frenemy 88 Health TulsaPeople’s Beauty Book features trends to fall for this season.

96 Weekend getaways Big D destination 98

In the garden Asters signal autumn.

126 Agenda This month’s standout events 129 Benefits Fundraisers and fun happenings 130 Behind the scene A look back at the traditions of the Tulsa State Fair.

132 Tulsa sound Grammar jammers 134 Worth reading Ann Patton’s “The Tulsa River” 136 Flashback Mysterious mansion

Special Sections 78

Care Card A list of participating retailers in the annual Family & Children’s Services fundraiser, plus how the organization has helped Tulsans for 90 years.

106 Designers and architects Profiles on local firms

101 Home The Maple Ridge Home Tour showcases six homes in its annual event.

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Faithful friends: TURNING GRIEF INTO ACTION TO HELP PETS AND THEIR OWNERS

From the editor

October 2015

by ANNA BENNETT October 2015 ✻ THE PET ISSUE

The connections between Tulsans and their dogs are more than fur deep

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nyone unlucky enough to have known me in middle school will remember just how “dog crazy” I used to be. I was the awkward kid sporting homemade, dogthemed jewelry and drawing pictures of my friends as their dog alter egos in the margins of my science notebook (shocker, I didn’t have many aforementioned friends). The early days of my career in publishing? Creating an imaginary newspaper, complete with news stories, advertorials and want ads, called The Canine Barker. Circulation, 1.

Fortunately, “dog crazy” was a middle school phase — beats emo hair and disrespecting my elders, at least — but it still makes my little heart happy to be working on our annual Pet Issue. I was especially thrilled to meet the canine companions in our cover feature (p. 55). Not only are these crossspecies pairs unbelievably cute together, they also epitomize how people and animals can bring out the best in each other.

A family tragedy and an unfilled need also brought out the best in Alice Wilder Bates (p. 52). This incredible woman is a hero to those with HIV and AIDS and to their pets. Her nonprofit removes practical worries to let love and companionship in when it’s most needed.

FYI, Bates is 90, so your excuse is invalid.

Beyond the doghouse, we’ve got tails of swanky hamster homes (p. 11), therapeutic equine empathy (p. 16) and fundraising pet portraits (p. 14). Heck, we even have some kitty love from Jason Ashley Wright (p. 86).

But there’s still plenty from the human world to report on this month, too. Oral Roberts University celebrates its 50th anniversary (p.

43) and moves forward stronger than ever into a new era. One might say ORU has a new leash on life.

With the dog days of summer now behind us, we look forward to hearty fall beers (p. 74) and comfort cooking (p. 72). And with the giving season approaching, we’ve got some gift ideas for dog lovers to carry on about (p. 77).

I hope you’ll join me in celebrating the pet issue by finding doggy doppelgängers for all your coworkers, a la “Parks and Recreation.”

Watch out, Jim Langdon, you’re first on my list, and all signs point to Chihuahua.

ORU turns 50

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Visit TulsaPeople.com all month long for exclusive content you won’t want to miss, including photo galleries, giveaways and much more.

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GIVEAWAYS Oct. 2

Win four tickets to the Cherokee Art Market and four tickets to the Friday night awards reception.

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Celebrate with a $100 gift card for Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

Oct. 16

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Oct. 23

Spruce up his fall wardrobe with a $200 gift certificate to Travers Mahan.

Oct. 30

Get puffy with a $100 gift certificate to Elote Café & Catering.

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Anna Bennett Digital Editor The dandy Tandy terraces (p. 37) The Tandy Floral Terraces open this month at the Tulsa Botanic Garden.

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Pet perks Evan Taylor

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hen Tulsan Michael Jordan got a new pet in May, he didn’t know she would soon have 13 babies.

Luckily she is a hamster, and the multi-story house he built for her has plenty of room for her growing family.

Jordan has built 114 hamster houses since 1993, ranging from simple boxes to mini mansions. He says his largest project had 132 rooms and was purchased by a Tulsa attorney for $1,000.

He has used concrete, wood and sheetrock to create his habitats, most of which he sold or gave away. Some even have lights and fans.

Next, Jordan will direct his creative craftsmanship to his canine pets, Abigail and Diamond. He says they will soon live a life of luxury in their own two-story doghouse. tþ

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When not building homes for furry friends, Michael Jordan works at Royal Vista Plastics, making parts for oil rigs.

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Topics of interest to Tulsans

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Tulsan’s plane project takes off

Melanie Hasty-Grant and Ken Grant at the couple’s annual Halloween fundraiser.

TulsaPeople last wrote about Scotty Wilson in October 2013, when the Tulsan was building a reproduction of a rare Bugatti airplane.

On Aug. 19, the completed Bugatti 100P made its first test flight at Clinton-Sherman Airport in western Oklahoma. The short flight met all objectives, Wilson says. However, during the landing rollout the right brake failed, and the airplane tipped up on its nose, damaging the two propellers.

“Such is the nature of flight testing a new design,” Wilson says.

“The relevant news is we successfully flew the Bugatti 100P for the first time. The plane flew beautifully.”

To read our previous story on Wilson’s project, visit TulsaPeople. com/Bugatti.

SCARY CHARITY When most people think of “holiday giving,” they don’t have Halloween in mind.

But for the fifth year, Melanie Hasty-Grant and Ken Grant of Owasso are raising funds for a local charity while having spooky fun.

In past years, the couple’s investment firm, Waterstone Private Wealth Management, sponsored an over-the-top, Halloween-themed private fundraiser at their home.

But as local interest grew — as did their collection of scary props — they decided to add a ticketed tour for the public.

This year, proceeds from both events will go to support Night Light Tulsa, a mission to build relationships with Tulsa’s homeless and at-risk community. Volunteers provide meals, clothing and toiletries and get to know those they serve.

“We think it is an important initiative, and I really like the way they put it together,” Hasty-Grant says of the mission for which many of their friends volunteer. “It’s not just about giving money, it’s about being there.”

The couple welcomes Tulsans of all ages to serve at Night Light Tulsa with their corporate team from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 5, under the bridge at 202 N. Maybelle Ave. Oct. 24 — “Freak Show” 6-9 p.m.

Trolley pickup at Surcee Gifts and Home, 9455 Owasso Expressway, Frontage Road, Owasso. Tour of home’s “circus freak show”themed lower level; popcorn, hot dogs and spiked lemonade. All ages welcome. $15; purchase tickets at Surcee or Waterstone Private Wealth Management, 9500 N. 129th E. Ave., #106, Owasso. Benefits Night Light Tulsa.

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Helping HEART

The Humane Society of Tulsa’s disaster relief program, HEART (Humane Emergency Animal Response Team), recently unveiled its newest mobile response unit, “Twister.” The 30-foot rig can maneuver a variety of disaster response situations, house search and rescue operations, and provide veterinary triage and emergency transportation for affected pets.

Mobile units like Twister saved lives after a tornado hit Tulsa County this spring, affecting Sand Springs and west Tulsa. Immediately after the March 25 storm, the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corp. deployed the HEART team to provide animal response. Team members rescued trapped animals up to 72 hours after the tornado hit. They also set up tent stations for the victims in the areas most affected and opened a community resource center to pass out donated pet food and supplies.

HEART also set up a mobile emergency pet shelter in the parking lot of the American Red Cross shelter.

Animals are not allowed in Red Cross shelters, so HEART’s support allowed victims to remain near their pets.

Oct. 16 — Bow Wow BBQ 6:30-10 p.m. White House Mansion, 1 W. 81st St. S. Dinner, country music and auction items. $50. Benefits Humane Society of Tulsa programs, including HEART. Visit www.tulsapets.com.

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‘Forever memories’ A Tulsan paints pet portraits to raise funds for a life-saving transplant.

by JANE ZEMEL

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er pet portraits are so much more than paint on canvas. They’re Belinda Ball’s way of saying “thank you” to those helping fund her kidney transplant.

Ball was born with one kidney.

As a toddler, she had two surgeries in one day and spent eight months in the hospital. Over the years, she endured bladder and kidney infections. Five years ago, she discovered she had chronic kidney disease, a condition that has progressed to renal failure.

In 2014, in the Oklahoma/Texas region, there were 800 more patients in need of a kidney than there were donors. The average wait time on the transplant list is five to seven years. And Ball is so petite, she needs a pediatric kidney, which increases her wait time on the transplant list to seven to nine years.

Her best chance at survival is to find her own donor. Early on, her husband looked like the ideal candidate. However, during the final stages of testing and patient orientation in Dallas, he was excluded.

“That was a very tearful journey back home,” she says.

Ball took her story to social media. Her post caught the attention of a childhood best friend, with whom she’d lost touch for 36 years. Claudia Bucklin Smith, who lives just outside of Austin, Texas, reconnected with Ball. Better yet, she’s a donor match.

“Facebook brought best friends back together,” Ball says.

When the two finally spoke in March 2015, the conversation lasted six hours. They still have yet to meet in person, but they message several times a week and talk at least once a week.

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To donate to Ball’s transplant fund, visit www.helpHOPElive.org/campaign/5617.

To thank donors to her kidney transplant fund, Belinda Ball paints pet portraits. She painted for years before setting the hobby aside temporarily.

Bucklin Smith remembers a discussion in the elementary school cafeteria when Ball announced that someday she would need a kidney transplant.

“That was big news as a kid,” she says. “It really struck me. After that, I remember walking down the hall and talking to God, saying, ‘Lord, if I could help her, I would.’”

To help pay for medical costs, Ball started a crowd-funding account at HelpHOPELive.org.

“All donations are 100 percent tax deductible,” she says.

As a way of repaying her donors, she offers to paint a portrait of their pets.

Formerly a graphic designer, Ball painted as a hobby until responsibilities to her family business diverted her from painting for 35 years. Then, one day, her husband purchased an easel and canvasses to encourage her to pick up her brushes again.

Her first painting — a still life — took seven months to complete.

Her second featured her husband’s cowboy boots and hat. Eventually, she painted portraits of her rescue dogs, Wintersnow (now deceased) and Kodiak. Next, her neighbor’s Westie. Then, donors’ pets. She calls the pet portraits “forever memories.”

“I wanted to give back to the people donating to the campaign,” she says. “They’ll have a memory of a pet they have or they’ve lost.”

Each pet portrait takes Ball a couple of months to complete.

For now, the two grade school BFFs are preparing for the transplant. They must wait until both of their bodies are ready to undergo surgery.

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Animals helping humans

Healing horses A family uses horses to offer local children acceptance and love.

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he Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch is changing the lives of boys and girls across Tulsa, and it’s using all of the good verbs to do it: plant, grow, nurture, catch, feed, recycle, reclaim, restore.

The ranch’s vision is to aid in “the restoration of at-risk youth” by offering “healthy and consistent relationships … in an agrarian setting.”

Children from ages 6-17, many of whom are in foster care and local group homes and shelters, come to THYR to spend time outdoors.

They receive a one-on-one mentor and ride horses, plant fruits and vegetables, do arts and crafts, fish and do chores together, all while learning to contribute to a greater purpose and finding self worth.

The ranch is the project of Donna Freeman who, along with her husband, Mike, founded the mission that has 25 volunteer mentors and sees 43 kids each week.

THYR started after Donna read a disturbing story of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the Tulsa area. Her discontent turned into a personal mission when she asked herself, “What am I supposed to do?”

In her research to identify the best application for this passion and unrest, she sought help from a life coach and read Kim Meeder’s “Hope Rising,” a book that chronicles stories of lives changed through equine therapy, or therapy using horses.

The Freemans now receive mentoring and leadership training from Meeder’s Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon. They also were joined by Donna’s sister, Tricia Livingston, and her husband, Kyle, who is the executive

The Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch team includes Kyle Livingston, executive director; Tricia Livingston, mentor; Jessica Jordan, horsemanship director; and founders Donna and Mike Freeman. RIGHT: One of the ranch’s youth hugs Apple, a miniature horse. director and pastor of Tulsa Hills Youth Ranch.

A session at the ranch consists of a 30-minute chore and a onehour activity. Many of the youth have never had responsibilities or goals, so the chores are sometimes their first chance to contribute to a common purpose and build confidence.

“We’re not doing anything extraordinary here,” says Kyle Livingston, speaking of the operational work at the ranch. “Planting a seed, riding a horse. But we’re doing it together and caring for others and, in doing so, rediscovering what we’re meant to be as humans.”

All of the horses are rescues, including two from Blazes Equine

Rescue in Jones, Oklahoma.

Sierra, the first horse on the ranch, had previously suffered her own abuse after being forced to wear a barbed wire mouthpiece. Kids are taught that horses mimic their handler’s heart rate, so the child must be calm to best work with the horse. This has been useful, especially in kids with control issues or ADHD. “They have amazing compassion for the horses,” Donna says.

“Kids enduring unspeakable abuse will respond to horses in a way that can’t be duplicated in a traditional therapy setting.

“Horses offer unconditional love. They don’t care what you look like or what you smell like.”

The horses and other animals at the ranch convey the message the Freemans and Livingstons hope all of the kids ultimately walk away with: “We love you right where you are.”

The mission hopes to expand its reach to meet the needs of all children who have interest; however, additional mentors are needed to accomplish that goal. THYR also hopes to host a “reunification day,” where siblings separated in the foster care system can spend time together at the ranch. tþ

For more information or to become a mentor, visit www.tulsahillsyouthranch. org or call 918-260-9289.

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Tulsans receive honors and accolades

Dynamic duo OCCJ to recognize two Tulsans for their work to eliminate discrimination.

by JANE ZEMEL

Nov. 5 — 57th annual OCCJ Awards Dinner 6 p.m. Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center. $300; sponsorships available. Benefits OCCJ. Contact Emily Dukes at 918-583-1361 or edukes@occjok.org.

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hen the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice honors Nancy McDonald and Dennis Neill at its annual dinner in November, the organization will be recognizing two friends dedicated to the idea of inclusion.

“The OCCJ vision is to eliminate discrimination in our state during our generation,” says Jayme Cox, OCCJ president and CEO. “These two people are living, breathing examples of OCCJ’s values.”

NANCY MCDONALD Although McDonald is best known for her work with the LGBT community, she sees her connection with the gay/lesbian issue as part of “the umbrella of inclusion.”

McDonald started the first PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) chapter in Oklahoma in 1987, a year after her daughter came out.

She went on to become the organization’s national president.

Back then, meeting up for PFLAG activities was the only social alternative to gay bars for openly gay people.

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concern within PFLAG. Since the ruling, the organization has experienced an uptick in hate calls.

“Hate comes from close-mindedness,” McDonald says. “Each of us who cares deeply has to work to change people’s attitudes.”

The group is working to eliminate discrimination in the business world for gay, lesbian and transgender individuals in Oklahoma. The first step is to teach organizations to include sexual orientation and gender identification in their nondiscrimination employment policies, McDonald says.

She also has focused on race relations. She was instrumental in the integration of Tulsa Public Schools: helping to reopen Carver, the first

middle school magnet project, in 1973; and chairing the voluntary integration initiative at Booker T. Washington High School from 1972-73.

“I wanted my children to experience (integration) in a very positive environment,” she says. “The rest is history.”

DENNIS NEILL When Neill co-founded Oklahomans for Equality in 1980, he says it was because “people in the gay community didn’t feel a part of the Tulsa community.”

The group soon became a support network for members, offering social programs and education.

By 1983, the AIDS crisis became another key focus.

“Through the years, OkEq’s advocacy work has been supported by many allies in the Tulsa community, including businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, policy makers and our younger generations,” Neill says. “We are also seeing many more faith-based

groups becoming open and affirming congregations.”

Today the organization’s Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is named for him, thanks to his lead gift.

The center’s three staff members and hundreds of volunteers serve more than 40,000 each year.

Like PFLAG, it also is making efforts to establish laws against discrimination in the workplace.

“The chamber of commerce and larger businesses are supportive of nondiscrimination policies,” Neill says. “It takes awhile for those who create jobs to bring the legislators along for what’s right in the workplace.” tþ

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by MARNIE FERNANDEZ

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he yellow school bus, boxes of crayons and the smell of newly sharpened pencils — signs of a new school year. Retired Union Public Schools teacher Jackie Swafford remembers preparing for her classroom each year. But for many teachers, that excitement is tinged with sadness. Not all of their students will be prepared for that first day.

“School supplies are something most of us take for granted,” Swafford says. “Unfortunately, the reality is that many of our students don’t have the resources to purchase them.”

To help teachers avoid the common practice of paying out of pocket to fill the gap for needy students, Swafford volunteers with The Pencil Box, a new nonprofit that provides free school supplies for teachers. Its store will open Oct. 6 at 916 W. 23rd St. Kindergarten through 12thgrade teachers at Tulsa Public Schools with at least 70 percent of students in the National School Lunch Program will be eligible to shop for school supplies, says Nancy Bolzle, executive director of The Pencil Box. “It is not unusual for Tulsa teachers to spend $500-$1,000 out of their own pockets to buy school supplies for their students,” Bolzle says. “And with additional educational budget cuts, it is a trend that will continue for some time.”

For a $35 annual participation fee per individual, teachers will receive a gift card stocked with points that can purchase supplies at The Pencil Box throughout the year. Bolzle says the nonprofit plans to eventually serve all eligible public and nonprofit schools in Tulsa County.

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To help support its mission, volunteers of The Pencil Box will host “Cocktails for Crayons” on Oct. 15 in hopes of raising not only funds for school supplies, but also awareness.

“The number of disadvantaged students that can’t afford school supplies can fill the BOK Center twice,” says Event Co-chair Mary Anne Lewis. “Through this unique and delightful event we can provide these students with the tools they need to succeed.”

The inaugural cocktail soiree will be held in the Grand Hall of the Mayo Hotel. Internationally acclaimed Tulsa artist Otto Duecker, an American Hyperrealist painter and draughtsman and a former TPS teacher, has rendered a painting specifically for this event.

“The painting is titled ‘No Pencils, No Crayons,’” Bolzle says. “We will auction it off during the evening.”

Crayon-themed cocktails will be served to guests as they enjoy music of jazz pianist Rick Fortner.

In addition, Tim Gomez, CEO of Dixon Ticonderoga, the world’s largest manufacturer of pencils and Prang art supplies, will be the featured speaker.

“Tim is a dynamic corporate leader so committed to making a difference in the classroom,” Bolzle says. “Because of his own experiences, he understands and appreciates the importance of others stepping up and helping when some are unable.” tþ

Oct. 15 — Cocktails for Crayons 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Grand Hall at the Mayo Hotel, 115 W. Fifth St. $125. Benefits The Pencil Box. Visit www.pencilboxtulsa.org.

Nancy Bolzle, executive director of The Pencil Box; Frazier and Rep. Katie Henke, honorary co-chairs for Cocktails for Crayons; and Event Co-chair Linda Bates. Rep. Henke is a former kindergarten teacher.

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by MORGAN PHILLIPS

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Oct. 25 — 10th annual Buddy Baseball game 3-5 p.m., Hinch Field, 823 N. Third St., Jenks. Free and open to the public.

Visit www.jenksbaseball.org and click on the Buddy Baseball link.

The Jenks baseball program will host its 10th year of Buddy Baseball this month. Students ages 7-18 with autism are paired with Jenks baseball players to practice batting, fielding and running. Pictured are students from the 2013 Buddy Baseball game.

Field of dreams A baseball tradition builds friendship and understanding.

by JULIE RAINS

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n a fresh October afternoon, players, parents, coaches and fans gather at Hinch Field in Jenks. The crowd rises to sing the national anthem. Afterward, the Trojan mascot and cheer and pom squads energize the crowd. A student steps up to bat.

It sounds like a usual day of high school baseball, but according to Jenks Varsity Baseball Coach Dan Morgan, “It is the highlight of our fall season.”

This is Buddy Baseball.

Now in its 10th year, Buddy Baseball provides a sports experience for students on the autism spectrum. Students between ages 7 and 18 are paired with players from the Jenks baseball program who assist with batting, fielding and running.

The game originated with former Jenks baseball player Mike Sartin, who wanted to do a service project. He and his mom, Carol, helped start Buddy Baseball.

“It’s pretty remarkable,” Mike Sartin says. “It turned into something a lot bigger than we all expected.”

Jennifer Sollars-Miller is co-founder of The Autism Center of Tulsa and mom to Josh Miller, one of Buddy Baseball’s original players with autism.

“It’s the most awesome thing to cheer on your child,” Sollars-Miller says. “Buddy Baseball is the most typical experience we get to have

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as parents, and for my son, it’s kind of like a holiday.”

Before the game, Jenks players call their assigned buddy’s parents to learn the most effective ways to communicate and calm the student’s anxieties. In the process, players learn about autism.

“Jenks has given our kids the freedom to do what they need to do to have fun and be successful,” Sollars-Miller says. “After Buddy Baseball, these baseball players have built relationships with our kids and learned to interact with them. They can be a great example for other students.”

The game has turned out to be an example for other schools, as well. Sollars-Miller has shared event details with interested schools from Tulsa to Nebraska.

This year, Josh Miller will be on the field with his cousin, Grant Ketchel, a Jenks baseball player.

“It’s one of our favorite events of the year,” says Grant’s mom and Buddy Baseball Event Coordinator Jana Ketchel. “When they are playing baseball, my son’s friends and teammates are my nephew’s friends and teammates.

That is a beautiful thing to see.”

“Baseball is an unforgiving game,” Morgan says. “You will fail more than you succeed. But that day, there are no failures. At Buddy Baseball, there is nothing but success.” tþ

“home away from home”: that is the gift of the Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa, which provides lodging to families while their loved one is receiving treatment for a serious illness or injury in a Tulsa hospital.

Visitors must live at least 10 miles outside of Tulsa. While at the house, families have access to hotel-like accommodations, free laundry facilities, children’s play areas, a well-stocked pantry and a kitchen to prepare meals.

4,139 7 57%

Nights at Tulsa’s Ronald McDonald House were provided to 630 families in 2014.

Days is the average stay per family.

Of clients had a loved one at Saint Francis Children’s Hospital.

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Of the top diagnoses requiring families to stay at Ronald McDonald House are premature or neonatal infants, eating disorders, heart and lung conditions and surgery.

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People regularly volunteered 3,770 hours at Tulsa’s Ronald McDonald House in 2014.

$10

Per night is the requested donation per family, but the average donation is $2.

$80

Is the actual nightly cost to provide lodging for each family, requiring Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa to fundraise to make up the balance. Its operating budget is funded in part by the annual McDazzle benefit.

SOURCE: Ronald McDonald Charities of Tulsa 2014 annual report

Oct. 8 — McDazzle Fun Ball 6-10 p.m.

Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center. Dinner, live and silent auctions and music from the Swon Brothers. $350, tickets; $200, age 21-35; $1,000-$25,000, sponsorships.

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CAUSE AND EFFECT

Tulsa-area nonprofits

Survivor support Mohawk Park walk helps those affected by breast cancer.

by JAMIE RICHERT JONES

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hannon Baldwin was 39 years old when she was diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer in 2014. As she prepared for the battle of her life, the mother of two and active member of the Bixby community was amazed by the number of allies who supported her in her fight.

“My friend Amy Nielsen started #TeamBaldwin, because everyone felt helpless and didn’t know what to do,” Baldwin says.

Hundreds of supporters immediately joined Team Baldwin’s Facebook page. They enthusiastically signed up to bring meals, groceries for school lunches and household supplies for the first eight months of her treatment.

The group also ordered shirts with the name #TeamBaldwin on the back and elected to wear them on Wednesdays, the day Baldwin receives her chemotherapy treatments.

“There is not a better feeling than when you leave chemo to go pick up your daughter and you see the shirts flooding out of the school — adults, kids, everybody wearing Team Baldwin,” Baldwin says.

This month, Team Baldwin will make an even larger impact as it raises money and participates in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Oct. 24 at Mohawk Park.

Though this is an inaugural event for Tulsa, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is an annual walk in more than 300 communities nationwide.

“The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is a powerful event to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer,” says Tracy Guara, senior

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Shannon Baldwin is receiving treatment for HER2+ breast cancer. Her friends and family, including husband Jeff and daughters Riley and Gentry, are members of “Team Baldwin.” The enormous team will participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Oct. 24. consultant of communications strategy integration for ACS. “Passionate participants raise critical funds enabling the society to fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide free, comprehensive information and support to those touched by breast cancer,” she says.

Through her journey, Baldwin has become an ardent supporter of ACS and will serve as one of three 2015 Portraits of Hope — or local faces of breast cancer — for the walk.

She first became involved with ACS early in her treatment when she signed up for one of its “Look Good/ Feel Better“ workshops, a program that teaches women with cancer to manage some of the physical side effects of treatment. It’s one of many local services the organization provides to cancer patients.

Baldwin later learned ACS funded the research for Herceptin, the chemotherapy drug she receives.

“Herceptin has changed the world of HER2+ cancer,” she says.

“So, I get to receive the benefits

of their local staff, but ACS’ cancer research is incredible because without that, who knows how long I would have had to live,” she says.

“I’m so excited to be a part of an event for American Cancer Society because they helped save my life.” tþ Oct. 24 — Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 7 a.m., registration; 8 a.m., walk.

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

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Pop cultural A multi-talented artist will show his work at this month’s Cherokee Art Market.

by JUDY LANGDON

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What visual arts have you dabbled in over the years? I have been drawing as long as I can remember.

My first drawing is of a tick from when I was 2 years old, and I have been drawing ever since.

I’ve always drawn comics, and as a kid, I used to draw pictures in class and sell them to classmates.

I work in a wide variety of media, including digital, drawing and painting. I have worked as a graphic novelist, having published the graphic novel “Dead Eyes Open.” I was also a contributor to the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards-nominated anthology called “Trickster.”

My interest in comics and my identity as a full-blood Cherokee also resulted in my work for the Indigenous Narratives Collective, a group of fellow native artists and writers whose goal is to include more native voices in the comic book industry.

I also have contributed some graphic novel featurettes to Indian Country Today, one of which included a cover illustration that was nominated for magazine cover of the year by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

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Courtesy Roy Boney Jr.

oy Boney Jr.’s diverse artwork is comprised of drawings and paintings influenced by a range of subjects, from comic books to his Native American heritage.

Boney is one of several Cherokee artists to be featured at the 10th annual Cherokee Art Market this month at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa.

Oct. 10-11 — 10th annual Cherokee Art Market 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa. Works from 150 Native American artists. $5, adults; free, children 12 and under.

Visit www.cherokeeartmarket.com.

Roy Boney Jr. recently won the grand prize at the 20th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show for his graphite and charcoal piece titled “21st Century Selu” (pictured). His art can be seen at galleries in Tahlequah, Norman and Little Rock, Arkansas, and at www.royboney.com.

What inspires your subject matter? My interest has always been in popular culture. I grew up on a steady diet of comics, cartoons, B-movies, technology and rock music. My art incorporates those interests with Cherokee history, language and culture, resulting in imagery that is influenced by the modern media culture, both highbrow and lowbrow. I consider myself primarily a storyteller.

Sometimes my narratives are sequential images, such as in comics books, while other times I elect to tell a story in a solitary, cohesive image. Just as my influences vary,

the ultimate form of my expression varies. It can be a highly detailed painting, an energetic sketch or pixels on my smartphone.

I embrace the title of “Cherokee artist,” but in doing so, I do not allow such a label to result in a singlestory narrative about what being Cherokee means. Like anybody else, we Cherokees have a long, storied history, and within that collective narrative we have individuality independent of the monolith.

My ultimate artistic goal is to express my singular experience while tapping into the universality of the Cherokee community.

What do you do when you’re not creating art? I work for the Cherokee Nation in the Cherokee Language Program. Over the past several years, I have been fortunate to work on technology projects that have resulted in the Cherokee language being supported on multiple products from Apple, Google and Microsoft. I have taught multimedia design as an adjunct instructor in the past. I also am often asked to teach workshops on how draw comic book art — most recently for the Tulsa City-County Library in June. tþ

POSTGAME

Catching up with former athletes and coaches

Jonathan Conneely ‘Coach JC’ leads Tulsa’s first responders to better physical condition.

by DOUG EATON

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onathan Conneely, more widely known as “Coach JC,” confidently juggles a variety of positions — strength and conditioning coach, bodybuilder, entrepreneur, author, life strategies coach and motivational speaker — all with a contagious level of enthusiasm.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Conneely played many sports in high school but set his sights on playing his favorite sport, basketball, at the Division 1 level.

In 1999, he wound up at Oral Roberts University, but when his life took a different turn, he realized playing basketball wasn’t in his future.

“I decided that if I wasn’t going to play sports, I wanted to do the next best thing — help other athletes become successful,” he says.

Conneely started studying every aspect of strength and conditioning. Then, he volunteered as a strength coach at ORU for several years.

His dedication and passion paid off.

“In 2003, I became the youngest strength and conditioning coach in Division I at Oral Roberts,” Conneely says.

For the next few years, his workload expanded and his sphere of influence grew.

Public speaking and authoring three books on the subjects of weight loss/fitness, athletics and success provided more exposure.

That led to Bootcamp Tulsa, which quickly evolved into a popular women-only fitness program. Over six years, the program has grown from one location to six; from eight women to nearly 300 a week. More than 2,000 women have been through the program.

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Jonathan Conneely created Fit First Responders to help first responders better perform their jobs and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. “Coach JC” also is the founder of Bootcamp Tulsa.

In 2010, Conneely opened Dynamic Sports Development, a facility in southeast Tulsa that trains collegiate and professional athletes as well as men and youth.

He also developed a body transformation program, “Christian Weight Loss Success,” geared toward churches.

All of this inspired the idea of Fit First Responders, a new program to help improve the health and physical fitness of Tulsa police officers, firefighters and EMSA personnel.

The concept centers on helping train first responders so they can better perform their jobs keeping city streets safe while enjoying a more healthy lifestyle.

“My uncle was a fire chief in north New Jersey, so I have always had an immense respect for law enforcement and first responders,” Conneely explains.

Physical and mental stress, a demanding schedule and the transition from being on the job to family life all take their toll on first responders, he says.

Two years ago, Conneely and his team met with officials from the Tulsa Police Department and started planning the group’s training approach.

“After studying the group’s work habits and understanding their unique challenges, we developed the training and obtained the tools necessary,” he says.

A nonprofit foundation was then established to raise the necessary funds for the training.

“These people (first responders) serve us,” Conneely says. “We didn’t want them to have to pay for training. Within 18 months, I was blessed to raise a half million dollars from the citizens of Tulsa to be able to launch the program.”

In addition to improved fitness, the program emphasizes other benefits such as nutritional information, strength and mental conditioning.

Fit First Responders’ 25-week pilot program will end this month.

As added motivation, participants are competing to win a 2015 Chevy Silverado pickup provided by the Fit First Responders Foundation and Jim Glover Chevrolet. A panel of judges will choose the winner based on the totality of his or her physical and lifestyle transformations.

Since beginning the program, Conneely has seen first responders lose up to 50 pounds, stop medications and perform at peak levels on the job.

After the pilot ends, Fit First Responders will continue to serve all Oklahoma first responders yearround and will expand into cities across the U.S. in 2016.

“The level of interest has been tremendous,” Conneely says. “We have had hundreds of first responders sign up.” tþ

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A tiny bucket list

by CONNIE CRONLEY

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ou won’t be able to identify with this, but let me tell you, it’s a sad day to wake up and realize that not only are you not a deep thinker, you’re not even in the shallow end of the pool. You are in the baby pool over at the side.

Do you remember the “Peanuts” cartoon with two of the kids lying on their backs looking at the clouds? One of them — I think it was Lucy — said, “When I look at that cloud I see ‘Aristotle Contemplating a Bust of Homer.’ What do you see?”

And Charlie Brown said, “I was going to say a ducky and a horsie, but I changed my mind.”

That is how I feel when I hear about people’s bucket lists. I read a Wall Street Journal article about the bucket lists of some famous people and was slack-jawed with amazement. I hadn’t even heard of the places these people long to visit: • A certain seven-seat sushi bar in Tokyo • Aleppo, Syria • The Polana Serena Hotel in Mozambique Other places they mentioned I’m aware of — vaguely — but haven’t considered looking up on Travelocity, such as: • Thailand for the street food • The Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland • The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia • Female wrestling in El Alto in Bolivia All of that sounds so tiring, doesn’t it? These days, I’m not up

to hearty travel, rigorous activity or demanding adventure. I’d rather dabble. The very word “bucket” sounds as vigorous and enthusiastic as a Bavarian milkmaid.

My idea of “bucket” is more like that of Marie Antoinette. When she and her friends of the French court wanted to dress up and play as milkmaids at Petit Trianon, they wore exquisite peasant costumes.

Their little milk pails were Limoges porcelain.

There is, of course, the cost of Limoges porcelain and exotic bucket lists. My own budget is more akin to the Hank Williams’ song “My Bucket’s Got a Hole In It” with the line, “I can’t buy no beer.”

Did you know that May 30 is National Hole in My Bucket Day?

This is associated with the international children’s song: “My bucket’s got a hole in it, dear Liza, dear Liza, “My bucket’s got a hole in it, dear Liza, a hole. “ Then fix it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry, “ Then fix it, dear Henry, dear Henry, fix it.”

The dilemma goes on musically and the hole is never fixed. Which sounds like episodes in my life but without the music.

For aspiring bucket list folks with no imagination of their own, the Internet is a fine resource. Sites offer bucket list examples that are “awesome, unique, funny” and more. There are even tips for “managing your bucket lists.”

By fearful curiosity, I was drawn to a site offering bucket list ideas for teenage couples where I found such suggestions as, “Star gaze together. Find your own song. Take care of him when he’s sick. Sex, sex and more sex.”

Outta here.

I am not a deep pockets, deepend bucket list maker. I am content to be a simple house mouse.

Here’s what’s on my bucket list: • I want to see what’s growing behind the garage these days.

• I want to explore the very back of the shelves in the refrigerator.

• I want to find that meaty bone I gave the dog last Thursday. It’s in the house somewhere.

• Next summer, I think I want to see what’s eating all of my plants in the shade garden.

Mine isn’t exactly a bucket list; it’s more of a little pail list. Like a child’s plastic beach pail and shovel.

Someday I may be emboldened to consider visiting the volcano near Stromboli or the elephants at the Singita Faru Faru Lodge in Tanzania. For now, I’m bracing myself to climb into the garage attic for a look around. tþ

Connie Cronley is a columnist, an author of three books and a public radio commentator. She is executive director of Iron Gate soup kitchen and food pantry.

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A PARK GROWS IN TULSA

Jerry Dickman, Chapman Charitable Foundations manager and trustee

A GATHERING PLACE – PART TWO

Outdoor adventure The multi-generational Adventure Playground will engage body and imagination.

by MORGAN PHILLIPS

TULSA HAS ITS FAIR SHARE OF PLAYGROUNDS, BUT WHAT IS PLANNED FOR A GATHERING PLACE WILL BE UNLIKE ANYTHING SEEN IN THE REGION.

SITE PROGRESS THIS MONTH Continue constructing the wall around Blair Pond.

THE ELEMENT: ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

Continue preparing pad sites, footings, stem walls and foundation work for the ONEOK Boathouse and Williams Cos. Lodge.

Jeff Stava, executive director and trustee of Tulsa’s Gathering Place LLC, says the park’s design team and George Kaiser Family Foundation staff researched 30 major playgrounds and visited nearly two dozen children’s museums over the past five years to plan elements of the 5-acre Adventure Playground.

The finished product will offer seven landscaped areas with elements for children at various developmental levels and with different abilities.

These centers of activity will be connected along a “discoverable play” circuit, allowing children to encounter each environment as a surprise. Many of the play areas are wheelchair accessible.

Tunnels and slides under the park landscape and various swings and climbing apparatuses will be scattered throughout the playground, which will have custom play equipment handmade in Denmark and Germany.

Younger children will enjoy crawling through some larger-than-life Oklahoma critters — such as a 50-foot paddlefish and two 21-foot blue herons — and a 45-foot wooden pirate ship. The Ramble sensory garden will encourage the exploration of sight, sound and touch, with docents available during peak-use times to explain the experiences.

Older children can traverse the Skywalk Forest, which will include a zip line and treetop forts connected with climbing nets. The Spiral Connector and Towers will offer games, puzzles and lookouts inside towers of various heights — many of which will provide slides for a fun escape.

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Begin “in river” work excavating sand, silt and rock to begin construction of north and south bumpouts.

Continue sitewide dirt work and landscape contouring.

City of Tulsa to continue work on two major stormwater projects on north and east sides of site.

City of Tulsa to continue work to upgrade water and sewer lines on west side of Riverside Drive.

Editor’s note: Construction plans subject to change.

For more information, visit www.agatheringplacefortulsa.com.

Renderings courtesy Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

T H E DO N O R: CHAPMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS

The trustees of the Chapman Foundations were so intrigued by A Gathering Place that they donated $10 million to the park — their largest grant to date.

“Community benefit is a primary interest of the H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Foundations, so we considered A Gathering Place to be an opportunity to make a significant and long-lasting contribution to the people of the Tulsa area,” says Jerry Dickman, manager and trustee for the Chapman Charitable Foundations.

He says the park will attract those searching for the best place to work, live and raise their children, ultimately benefiting local companies. The Adventure Playground in particular caught the foundations’ attention because it will be one of the largest public playgrounds in the United States when complete.

“It will be truly a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure that will draw huge numbers of young people to engage in outdoor, educational play,” Dickman says. tþ

Begin drilling piers for the land bridges.

An overview of the Adventure Playground rendering at A Gathering Place for Tulsa.

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Garden party The Tulsa Botanic Garden’s impressive Tandy Floral Terraces open to the public Oct. 3-4.

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by LAUREN RUTHERFORD AND MORGAN PHILLIPS

J        or produce fruit, the dream in 1999 of a botanic garden in Tulsa has slowly but steadily bloomed.

This month, the Tulsa Botanic Garden will unveil the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces, the first phase of the garden’s “Reaching for Generations” campaign.

Named in recognition of a $3 million lead gift from the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Foundation, the 3-plus-acre Tandy Floral Terraces display more than 7,500 plants, including trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, roses and perennials on a hillside that offers views of downtown Tulsa from its peak.

Plants were sourced from growers and nurseries in 30 states, including Oklahoma, and the terrace walls were constructed from sandstone dug on-site.

Prominent features of the floral terraces include: • The Garden Cascade: A 6-foot-wide central water channel flowing from the top of the hillside into the property’s 7-acre lake.

Seasonal flower beds totaling 5,700 square feet surround the cascade and will provide vivid swaths of color from spring bulbs, summer tropical plants or winter annuals.

• Tuteur Allées: Intimate areas on the terraces’ ground level are mirrored on the outer edges of a central lawn. Tuteurs, or obelisk-like garden structures, support a variety of ornamental vines. Crape myrtles enclose the area.

• The Rose Terrace: Flowering plants and several small trees casting dappled shade complement a combination of shrub, climbing and “Earth Kind” roses.

• The Perennial Terrace: Featuring perennials planted in a color scheme made famous by Gertrude Jekyll, a British garden designer who created more than 400 gardens in the U.K., Europe and the U.S. in the mid- to late 1800s and early 1900s.

Two open-air, covered pavilions mark the Perennial Terrace’s outer edge. Small streams flow to the lake.

Greg Gray, Tulsa Botanic Garden board chairman; Barbara Sturdivant, “Reaching for Generations” campaign co-chairwoman; Pat Woodrum, the garden’s founder; and Burt B. Holmes, campaign co-chairman, are among the driving forces behind the botanic garden. Persimmon Ridge LLC, including majority owners Tom Atherton and Gentner Drummond (not pictured), donated 170 acres for the garden site in 2005.

• The Mediterranean Terrace: Home to plants adapted to drier climates, including the Mediterranean, areas of Oklahoma and Texas and the Southwest.

• The Square: The pinnacle of the Tandy Floral Terraces. Framed by blue Atlas cedars, a lawn overlooks the garden and provides views of downtown.

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VIDEO Get a sneak peek of the new floral terraces.

Visitors can explore the garden on a wheelchair-accessible walk winding to the garden’s peak or through a central stairway along the Garden Cascade.

With a goal of $17.1 million, the “Reaching for Generations” campaign will fund construction of three more gardens from the Tulsa Botanic Garden master plan: the Children’s Discovery Garden (expected to open in May), the Lotus Pool and the Seasons Garden. Other elements include a multi-purpose building, an entry garden, a production greenhouse and infrastructure.

OCTOBER EVENTS AT THE GARDEN

ting; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday.

Garden tours, music and activities. Free admission both days.

Oct. 2-3 — Grand opening preview for Tulsa Botanic Garden members 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday.

Oct. 8-Nov. 8 — Scarecrows in the Garden 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday.

Enjoy scarecrows created by community groups, businesses, schools and scout groups along the planting beds of the lake

Oct. 3-4 — Public grand opening Noon-5 p.m., Saturday; 1 p.m., Saturday, ribbon cut-

trail. Free with garden admission.

Oct. 17 — Pumpkin Patch 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kids can run through the hay maze, go on a scavenger hunt and participate in story time or craft activities. Adults can shop glass-blown pumpkins from Tulsa Glassblowing School and metal crafts from the Garden Deva. Free with garden admission.

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A Lakeside Plaza B Garden Cascade C Rose Terrace D Tuteur Allées E Perennial Terrace F Mediterranean Terrace G The Square H Magnolia Border The Tulsa Botanic Garden is located at 3900 Tulsa Botanic Drive, 8 miles northwest of downtown. Beginning Oct. 8, the garden will expand its operational hours to 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, and will charge admission: $5, age 13 and up; $2, children 3-12; free, members and children under 3. Call 918-289-0330 or visit www.tulsabotanic.org.

Drawing and flower photos courtesy Tulsa Botanic Garden

TERRACE TALK F. Todd Lasseigne, CEO and president of the Tulsa Botanic Garden, shares the vision behind the Tandy Floral Terraces.

On the idea for a terraced garden: Our thought was, if we could build a terraced garden, we could create a lot of drama with those stone terrace walls. We could theme it depending upon what part of the garden you were in. If you were in the lower terraces, the theme might be plants that grow better near a body of water. If you’re all the way at the top, it might be plants that can better handle drier conditions. We looked at it from a horticultural standpoint of having a nice opportunity to showcase a wide diversity of plants in about a 3-acre footprint.

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could take some cues from Tulsa’s art deco history, we could infuse that into this garden and make it much more than just another terrace garden.

The elements — the cast stone, the metal work like the railing and the two pavilions — are going to showcase some really cool art deco influences and patterns. We think we are going to add just the right touch to the garden so it isn’t too much, but it’s also significant enough that people will say, “Wow, this is really cool. It looks like nothing I’ve ever seen.”

What will surprise guests most about the terraces? The scale. I think they’re going to come and see this gigantic, beautiful garden, and it’s going to really knock their socks off.

The next phase of development: Over the remaining fall and winter months, we will omplete the Children’s Discovery Garden. It’s a garden that serves as a wonderland environment designed for kids to learn ... through play and doing things. We’ve created it through clever use of the land and an overlay of some really exciting artistic features. tþ

F. Todd Lasseigne

It is estimated that over 120,000,000 Americans do not have up-to-date estate plans to protect themselves or their families in the event of sickness, accidents, or untimely death.

Tulsa Estate Planning Forum encourages you to take action during:

National Estate Planning Awareness Week October 19th-25th

Tulsa Estate Planning Forum is a professional non-profit association of Certified Public Accountants, Trust Officers, Estate Planning Attorneys, Chartered Life Underwriters, Chartered Financial Consultants, and Certified Financial Planners.

Membership Listing Thomas M. Affeldt JD Dan G. Allen Gale Allison JD Elise M. Anderson JD Dana Yeatman Baldwin JD Mohua Bardhan CPA Allen E. Barrow, Jr. JD J. Michael Bartel Lynn S. Bockmeulen J. Karen Bouteller JD David E Boyer Adriane K. Bradshaw Jack L. Brown JD Jared W. Buchan JD Robert L. Cacy CLU, AEP Karen Carmichael JD David Carpenter JD Tami Cobb CPA, CTFA Carrie Coles CFP Emily Crain JD Kacie R. Cresswell JD

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Cory Sloan A. Ainslie Stanford CLU, ChFC, CLTC Stephanie Steelmon CTFA Richard J. Stewart CPA Jeffrey D. Stoermer JD, LLM (Taxation) Quin Swiney, JD Melissa S. Taylor JD, LLM Charles L Tefertiller CPA Mary Thomason Mark T. Thompson CTFA Mark O. Thurston JD Linda J. Van Arkel-Greubel JD, CPA Jim Vanderveen JD, CLU, CPCU Kerry L. Walker CLU, ChFC Danna S. Wall CPA Ry Whiteman Henry G. Will JD Steven L. Wilson CPA, CFP Clayton E. Woodrum CPA Rod Yancy JD

“The Mission of the Forum is to promote the multidisciplinary approach to estate planning by supporting its Members, encouraging cooperation among Members to create a thorough and complete estate plan for clients, and providing education and learning opportunities for Members, and to increase public awareness of the importance of estate planning by a team of professional advisors.”

Leaving th Tulsa Historical Society & Museum inducts its newest members to the Tulsa Hall of Fame.

BY MARNIE FERNANDEZ The list includes a trailblazing educator, an attorney, a philanthropist, a former university president and an emeritus minister.

These five people come from diverse backgrounds, career paths and community affiliations. However, a common thread unites them — their love and dedication to the city of Tulsa.

On Oct. 5, these five individuals will be inducted into the Tulsa Hall of Fame. Presented by the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum, the event recognizes a small number of outstanding Tulsans of the past and present.

“The induction ceremony is a once-ina-lifetime event for the inductees,” says Maggie Jewell, the historical society’s development director. “It’s also an opportunity for us to recognize their leadership that has had such a profound impact on Tulsa.”

Serving as the historical society’s largest fundraiser, the Hall of Fame has honored 166 individuals since its inception 29 years ago.

Each year, an anonymous committee meets to select the recipients in early spring then extends personal invitations to those selected. The committee changes every year.

The 2015 honorees were announced at a reception earlier this spring. The honorees include: the late Dorothy DeWitty, Frederic Dorwart, Mary Ann Hille, Dr. Gary Trennepohl and the Rev. Dr. John Wolf.

OCT. 5 — 29TH ANNUAL TULSA HALL OF FAME DINNER AND INDUCTION CEREMONY

5:30 p.m., reception; 6:30 p.m., dinner; 8 p.m., program. Southern Hills Country Club, 2636 E. 61st St. $250, tickets; sponsorships available. Benefits Tulsa Historical Society & Museum. For ticket information and patron opportunities, contact Maggie Jewell at mjewell@tulsahistory.org or visit www.tulsahistory.org

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Dorothy DeWitty

Frederic Dorwart

Dorothy DeWitty had a remarkable 30-year career with Tulsa Public Schools and was the first black female elementary school principal in Tulsa. Not only was she a trailblazing educator, she also had a passion for Tulsa and was active in local politics. She was elected to the original Tulsa City Council in 1990 and was the first black female to serve on the nine-member body.

In addition to her numerous academic and civic accomplishments, DeWitty also authored a book, “Tale of Two Cities,” about race relations in Tulsa.

Delbert DeWitty, the eldest of her three sons, is thrilled his late mother is receiving this honor.

“Words cannot express how proud I am to have had her as my mother,” he says. “She has been a role model for so many and helped pave the way for women in leadership roles.”

Three of Dorothy DeWitty’s grandchildren will attend the ceremony and accept the award on her behalf.

Frederic Dorwart may not be a household name, but his work is widely known by Tulsans and will be for generations to come. The George Kaiser Family Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation and ONEOK Field are just a few of the many transformational organizations and projects with which he has been heavily involved.

Born in Muskogee, Dorwart earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1959.

He then received his law degree cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1966. Dorwart returned to Oklahoma, where he began practicing law. In 1994, he founded his current firm, Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers.

He was instrumental in establishing both the GKFF and the TCF, the largest foundation of its kind in the country.

“This honor means absolutely everything to me,” Dorwart says. “I love Tulsa and am a huge booster for our city.”

heir legacy The Rev. Dr. John B. Wolf

Dr. Gary Trennepohl

Photos courtesy Tulsa Historical Society

Mary Ann Hille Mary Ann Hille’s introduction to charity work was a colorful one. As a member of her church’s mission committee, she had to interview Neighbor for Neighbor’s executive director at that time, Dan Allen.

“Let me just say, if anyone knows of Dan, then you know I got an earful,” Hille laughs.

“He chain smoked, cussed a blue streak and referred constantly to the poster behind him, which read, ‘Give a Damn!’ Who could resist?”

Hille volunteered in the Neighbor for Neighbor medical clinic for about 10 years. In 1997, her volunteer work led her (along with her late husband Jo Bob) to establish the Hille Foundation. The foundation helps meet the needs of the underserved in the greater Tulsa area. Over the years she has served on numerous boards and community services agencies, and she has never forgotten the lesson she learned during her time at Neighbor for Neighbor. “‘Treat everyone who comes through our door with the utmost dignity,’” Hille says.

“That, I was told, is how to manage a charity.

It has been the most valuable lesson I have ever learned.”

Mention Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, and most people immediately think of Dr. Gary Trennepohl. As OSU-Tulsa’s first president, Trennepohl is largely credited with establishing the university as a legitimate higher education institution for the city.

During his early academic career, he taught classes at the undergraduate, master’s and doctorate levels. He also co-authored two college-level finance textbooks and wrote more than 30 articles for professional journals. After teaching and administrative appointments at four major universities, Trennepohl came to Tulsa from OSU-Stillwater in 1999.

“This was a challenging time politically,” Trennepohl says, “because the State legislation creating OSU-Tulsa provided a three year window to dismantle the four-school (University Center at Tulsa) consortium and identify the campus as OSU-Tulsa. But we persevered, and I am proud of the outstanding university that OSU-Tulsa has become.”

Trennepohl retired in 2014 after a 38-year academic career.

“Everyone wants to feel like they have somehow made a difference,” he says. “To me, this recognition is validation that I have helped make Tulsa a better place.”

For over five decades, the Rev. Dr. John B. Wolf has been a fixture in the Tulsa religious community. As the minister of All Souls Unitarian Church from 1960-95, Wolf was integral in the fight for equality and justice for all.

After serving in the Navy during World War II, he became a chaplain for the U.S. Naval Reserve and earned his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the Federated Theological Faculty of the University of Chicago in 1952. Later, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Meadville Lombard Theological School in 1976. He served two pastorates before coming to Tulsa.

“My wife and I weren’t sure what to expect when we were offered the job at All Souls in Tulsa,” Wolf says. “But we quickly found Tulsa is a magnificent place, and we’ve been here ever since.”

Wolf and his congregation were actively involved in the civil rights movement in the 1960s, and he credits the Tulsa clergy for the great strides that were made.

“All the major pulpits in Tulsa were screaming,” Wolf says. “Not a one of us was quiet, and it made a difference. Tulsa should be very proud of our efforts (as a city) during the civil rights movement.”

Wolf also was an inaugural member of the Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry, a group of clergy that represents all religions and ministries.

“I’m the last one alive of that original gang,” Wolf says. “I feel like I’m accepting this award on behalf of all the clergy who helped pave the way for religious tolerance and understanding.” tþ TulsaPeople.com

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BUILT ON FAITH,

GROUNDED FOR THE FUTURE As Oral Roberts University celebrates its 50th anniversary, a look back at the iconic school’s origins, challenges and rebirth.

by JULIE RAINS

never left. I couldn’t wait to get old enough to go to Oral Roberts University.”

As it turned out, Roberts Potts was not alone in her enthusiasm for ORU. Within its first few years, ORU was home to hundreds of students from all over the world.

In 2015, Oral Roberts University celebrates its 50th year. Since the day it opened in 1965, ORU has strived to provide a “whole person education” to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, according to the school’s mission statement.

The alfalfa that once covered this ground is known for its deep root system and resilience to drought.

Looking back on the past 50 years, ORU has undoubtedly weathered its own difficult seasons, but the school’s deep roots have strengthened and prepared it for a new season in the sun.

Michelle Pollard

F         East 81st Street and South Lewis Avenue, Roberta Roberts Potts can still smell alfalfa.

Standing in the heart of the Oral Roberts University campus, she sees the land as it was when she was 12 years old — a farm on Tulsa’s southern edge.

But between 1962 and 1965, the farm transformed into a university built primarily on the faith of her father, Oral Roberts, a one-time tent preacher who became one of the world’s most well-known televangelists.

Now an Arizona-based attorney, Roberts Potts recalls ORU in its infancy.

“I remember when my dad first announced he would build a university,” Roberts Potts recalls, “and that young people would come and learn to hear God’s voice. It just sparked something in me that

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1) The ORU campus in 1966; 2) City of Faith construction; 3) Prayer Tower construction in 1966; 4) Titan basketball in the ‘70s; 5) a law school class in the early ‘80s; 6) the 1981 Titan cheerleaders; 7) ORU’s 10,000th graduate in 1988; 8) Oral Roberts at the City of Faith announcement in 1977; 9) first day of classes in 1965; 10) the City of Faith’s dedication in 1981; 11) students celebrating accreditation in 1971; 12) Billy Graham at the ORU dedication in 1968.

1960s When Oral Roberts was 17 years old, he was dying of tuberculosis.

According to Oral Roberts Ministries, while attending a revival meeting, he was prayed over and had a vision that he would one day build a university. Fortunately, he recovered and went on to become a pastor and author. In 1947, he founded his evangelistic ministry, conducting international crusades and prayer meetings.

In the ‘50s, he brought television cameras to his crusades and meetings, which exposed millions of viewers to his message that God is good and wants his followers to be healthy and prosperous.

By 1958, he established the Abundant Life Prayer Group, a 24-hour prayer request line. It has been in operation for more than 50 years and has taken 26 million calls. By the early 1960s, his feverish vision of a university was becoming a reality.

He raised enough funds to break ground in 1962. In 1965, seven buildings and just over 300 students began life on campus. Two years later, more than 18,000 people attended the official dedication, at which prominent evangelist Billy Graham presided.

Almost 2,800 miles to the southeast in Trinidad, Donald Ryan and his family listened to Roberts’ broadcasts nearly every Sunday morning.

In 1967, Ryan completed the U.S. equivalent of high school but had no plans to pursue music at the university level. By 1968, his skills impressed a featured performer and judge while at a music competition, which secured Ryan a place in the third class at ORU to study piano.

“No one at ORU had ever heard me play,” Ryan remembers, “but they took a chance on me. And I took a chance on ORU. My mother was elated.”

Although adjusting to collegiate life in America was not without its challenges, Ryan recalls the ORU campus was a friendly place for a person of color to be in the late 1960s and early ’70s.

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“I did not sense racial bias from the administration or the students,” he says.

By 1969, Ryan met his future wife, Sharon, (another ORU graduate) and began to make a name for himself as a professional pianist.

Whether he recognized it at the time, moving from Trinidad to Tulsa was a transformative experience.

“I learned to pursue musical excellence while I was at ORU,” he says, “and I have never stopped pursuing that.”

1970s The next decade was a golden one for ORU. Roberts was at the height of his popularity, hosting the quarterly television broadcast “Contact” that featured celebrity and student performers, including his son Richard.

As donations poured in to Roberts’ ministry, the campus expanded to make room for more students and cutting-edge technology.

The Higher Learning Commission accredited the university in 1971.

That fall, David Dyson stepped onto campus as a transfer student from Rice University. Dyson remembers Roberts coming to the cafeteria to talk with students.

“At that time,” Dyson says, “the student body was small, but because of Oral’s vision, people thought big. It was like, ‘What can stop us?’”

In 1973, the university added the 105,000-square-foot Mabee Center to host basketball games and other events.

The ORU athletic department rose with the new arena. In 1977, Anthony Roberts made history, scoring 66 points in one basketball game for the Titans, ORU’s former team name. In 1978, the ORU baseball team advanced to the College World Series, and six players were selected in that year’s Major League Baseball draft.

At the time, the ORU campus was the No. 1 tourist attraction in Oklahoma, according to the university. Students were told to act as

1980s Roberta Roberts Potts

Michelle Pollard

In the 1980s, the Mabee Center hosted musical acts including James Taylor, Tina Turner and The Beach Boys. The men’s golf team finished second in the NCAA tournament in 1981. On campus, Ryan, who joined the faculty in 1980, remembers, “The music department was vibrant because Richard and Oral were featuring it on their television programs instead of using musicians from Burbank.” The school celebrated its 10,000th graduate in 1988.

In 1981, the City of Faith — with its hospital, clinic and research facility, all built debt-free — was dedicated across the street from the ORU campus.

But within the first year, it became clear that opponents of the project had been correct when they pointed out that Tulsa already had enough hospital beds. According to an article published at the time, City of Faith CEO Dr. James E. Winslow Jr. said the hospital was operating at “a considerable loss.”

Donald Ryan

Michelle Pollard

David Dyson

Courtesy Roberta Roberts Potts

ambassadors to visitors, providing directions to the Prayer Tower or taking photos in front of ORU’s gleaming golden buildings.

In 1977, a plane crash took the lives of Oral and Evelyn Roberts’ oldest daughter, Rebecca Roberts Nash, and her husband. In the aftermath, Roberts said he had a vision of a “900-foot Jesus” who instructed him to build a Christian medical center. Later that year, Roberts announced plans to build the City of Faith. Another fundraising effort funded the $250 million, three-building endeavor.

As the first classes of undergraduate students received degrees, ORU expanded its graduate level offerings to include business and theology in 1976, dentistry in 1977 and law in 1979.

Dyson joined the second class of students in ORU’s Master of Business program. By the end of the decade, he joined the university’s staff as registrar.

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13) The ORU campus in 1999; 14) the hatching of Eli the Golden Eagle; 15) Richard Roberts’ presidential inauguration; 16) the moving of the Praying Hands; 17) In 2013, ORU opened the Hammer Alumni-Student Center, the first building to be constructed on the campus in 30 years.

In an effort to address mounting debt, ORU’s dental school closed in 1985. Additionally, the American Bar Association took issue with ORU’s Code of Honor pledge in 1979. After a costly court battle, it won accreditation, but in 1986 the law school was transferred to CBN University (now Regent University) in Virginia.

According to Dyson’s memory of the event, “Oral gave the law school to CBN. He didn’t charge them a penny for it even though we had our own financial need.”

In 1986, Roberts put ORU in the national spotlight when he said he believed God would “call him home” if he didn’t raise $8 million for the medical center within one year. The accompanying media storm was swift and violent.

“Many people didn’t know how to interpret Oral,” Dyson recalls.

“Oral said basically, ‘There would be no purpose for me to remain if we can’t do this.’ People interpreted that to mean God was going to kill him, but Oral always thought of God as a good God. He never thought God was going to strike him down.”

Scandals surrounding other well-known televangelists of the time like Jimmy Swaggert and Jim Bakker did not aid the reputation of the school, or of Roberts himself, in the public eye.

Ryan, who was on the Alumni Association Board at the time, calls it a “dark time.”

“It was difficult for alumni to know what was real and what to believe,” Dyson says.

Although the $8 million was received through a series of pleas from Oral and Richard Roberts, the City of Faith closed in 1989. The university still owns the buildings, now named CityPlex Towers, which is rented as “Oklahoma’s largest office center.”

1990s By the beginning of the next decade, Oral Roberts was ready to pass his presidency on to his heir, Richard. Video of the latter’s 1993 inauguration shows Oral Roberts telling his son, “Your mother and I … believe that you are anointed by God … to be the second president.” The crowd laughs when Roberts adds, “And I’m just delighted that the mantle is on you and now off of me. Praise the Lord.”

At the time, Dyson was an associate professor in the School of Business. Recalling the early years of Richard’s presidency, Dyson says, “Richard was stepping up to a situation that was very difficult. He had to take on the debt that was left behind.”

The year 1993 marked another big change at ORU. Since the university’s founding, the school’s mascot had been the Titan.

But some alumni and students had become uneasy about the Titan’s origins in Greek mythology. In celebration of the school’s return to NCAA competition, ORU took on a new persona. Eli the Golden Eagle was hatched out of a papier-mâché egg before the first regular season basketball game.

The Golden Eagle proved to be good luck. Bill Self was hired as the men’s basketball coach in 1993. Two years later, the ORU volleyball team advanced to the “Elite 8” in NCAA competition.

Mike Carter was hired as athletic director in 1994 and has since spent 21 seasons with the Golden Eagles.

2000s The earliest years of the 21st century passed relatively uneventfully at ORU. Scott Sutton became the men’s basketball coach and took his team to three NCAA tournaments. A new, slightly relaxed student dress code was adopted.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ORU Can non-Christians attend? Over the past 50 years, ORU has enrolled students of various faiths. Students are required to sign ORU’s “Honor Code,” which restricts signers from drinking alcohol, using tobacco, participating in any sexual act outside of a “traditional” marriage and cursing, according the ORU communications department.

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What are some common misconceptions about ORU? According to ORU President Dr. William Wilson, “ORU is not a Bible school.

We teach the Bible, but most of our graduates are not in theology or ministry. Our most sought after programs are nursing and business administration.”

But debts and financial concerns persisted, and the campus became dilapidated.

Almost overnight in 2007, ORU was back in the spotlight.

Three former professors filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging a variety of financial and moral misdeeds by Richard Roberts and his family.

Dyson and Ryan both remember a sense of discouragement that covered the campus at that time.

“It felt like there was so much to fight through,” Ryan says.

On Nov. 13, 2007, seven weeks after the lawsuit was filed, the tenured faculty approved a vote of “no confidence” in Richard Roberts. Ten days later, he resigned.

“Often for family businesses or nonprofits, when the founder dies, the business dies,” Dyson says. “Richard struggled … but he kept ORU alive long enough to get to the next generation of leadership.”

In 2008, ORU received its biggest gift ever providing a way to ameliorate its financial problems. Mart Green, heir to the Hobby Lobby family of companies and founder of Mardel Christian and Educational Supply, pledged a $70 million gift to ORU. Green was named chairman of the board and helped usher in a new season of economic accountability and governance.

In January 2009, Green announced the board of trustees had voted Mark Rutland the third president of the university.

Days before his inauguration, the university made a jubilant announcement: ORU had no more debt.

According to Ryan, “The morale took a tremendous boost after Rutland came. He knew what was needed, academically as well as spiritually. The alumni were convinced there were brighter times ahead.”

The ORU campus received a facelift for the first time in many years. Public spaces were repaired and artfully landscaped; a gleaming new student center opened, featuring state-of-theart technology and public study spaces; and existing structures were updated and reimagined for modern university life.

In December 2009, at the dawn of a new chapter for ORU, Oral Roberts died at 91. Thousands attended his public memorial service at the Mabee Center.

What are the origins of the “Praying Hands” sculpture? The Praying Hands were sculpted by Leonard McMurry and cast in Mexico as part of the original design for the City of Faith. Ed Bates, now of Bates LZW Architects, worked with Oral Roberts’ nephew, Bill Roberts, to manage the relocation of the Praying Hands from the City of Faith to the ORU campus.

The sculpture weighs 31 tons and was once the largest casting in the world.

“The magnitude of the sculpture is quite an awesome thing,” Bates says. “The relocation required cutting the hands into three pieces that were moved by truck.”

The hands, which are 60 feet long, now sit atop a granite base that makes the entire statue reach 90 feet into the air.

Did John Lennon really write to Oral Roberts? According to the ORU Oracle, in 1972, Oral Roberts received a letter that was signed by “Ex-Beatle John Lennon.” The letter included confessions of drug use, past regrets and spiritual questions. Beatle memorabilia specialists have dismissed the three-page letter as a fake. But according to Steve Turner, author of “The Gospel According to the Beatles,” Lennon frequently tuned in to the programs of America’s famed televangelists, including Oral Roberts.

How many countries and states do ORU students represent? In the fall of 2014, ORU welcomed students from 84 countries and all 50 states.

What inspired ORU’s architecture? Architect Frank Wallace worked closely with Oral Roberts to design the campus’ unique architecture.

Spiritual symbolism played a defining role in the style and design of each building. For example, the shape of the Chapel building is modeled after the “Christian shield of faith,” and its pointed arches indicate hands joined in prayer, according to the ORU Oracle.

Is someone praying in the prayer tower 24/7? No. The Prayer Tower is open from 7 a.m.-midnight, Monday-Saturday to to students, faculty, staff and alumni. It is open to the public noon-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Inside the Prayer Tower are individual rooms for private prayer, a larger area for groups and a chapel on the second floor. The university receives prayer requests from individuals around the world. Spiritual formation staff pray for submitted needs and host daily corporate prayer and worship gatherings, according to the ORU communications department.

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In 2013, Dr. William Willson (center) became ORU’s fourth president.

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Rutland likened his term as president of ORU to a “housekeeper” in a hotel.

“I felt that my job was to … come in, tidy up and leave,” he said in his final address at chapel services. In 2013, Dr. William Wilson was inaugurated as ORU’s fourth president. He has turned his focus to the university’s reach around the world.

“We envision that within the next 10 years we will have a viable, sustainable presence on every inhabited continent in the world,” Wilson says. In the meantime, Wilson says ORU is increasing its global reach by building a Global Learning Center where students will be able to “immediately connect with the world online.” He says the university also is becoming more intentional about helping international students make the transition to life in Tulsa.

In spite of far-reaching goals, ORU remains committed to its “spiritual roots” and to Oral Roberts’ initial vision for a “whole person education.”

“Our students are serious about their studies and their spiritual life,” Wilson says. “ORU is a place they can pursue both.”

As the school prepares for its 50th birthday celebration this month, Wilson looks back on the past decade.

“Out of our crisis,” he says, “ORU emerged healthier. We learned a lot of lessons that made us stronger, and now we have the opportunity to dream again.” tþ

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Unfortunately, the number is not difficult to track. Her 92 former clients all died of AIDS; 88 current clients are HIV positive.

Bates founded A Friend for a Friend in 1991 to care for the pets of owners with HIV and AIDS, a decade after the first cases were identified in the United States.

It also was the same year AIDS took the life of Bates’ youngest son, David, at age 29.

“He was a character in his own right,” she recalls. “When he died — there’s no way to say I wasn’t devastated. But I think I handled it well.

“You can either curl up in a little ball and cry the rest of your life, or you can walk through it with the best grace you can get.”

An organization is born Bates, 90, grew up on an Iowa farm and was raised around animals. But despite her history helping pet owners, she isn’t what one would call a “dog person” or a “cat person.”

She is more of a “people helping people” person, which dropped the opportunity for A Friend for A Friend into her lap.

A few months after David died, Bates says her insurance agent called to let her know about another young man who was dying from AIDS and unable to care for his sick dog. Bates sprinted into action and found a local vet to treat the dog at half cost. Then, she personally covered the rest of the bill.

A local TV station heard about the good deed and interviewed Bates on a Thursday.

“By Monday morning, I had over 500 calls and had $500 in checks” from people who supported the cause, Bates recalls. The need was clear.

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Clients are asked to pay whatever portion of bills they can afford. Otherwise, A Friend for a Friend foots the bill. Eligible clients can have any type of pet, including dogs, cats, birds, fish and reptiles.

Bates’ organization has always been donation-driven and volunteer-run. She and her co-director of 10 years, Jason Eddingfield, laugh when asked whether they have ever taken a salary.

For them, the friendships they have made through A Friend for a Friend have repaid them more than money ever could.

“We’ve met a lot of people we would have never met who have become good friends and really good, supportive people,” Eddingfield says, “and we’ve lost a lot of friends we truly liked and loved.”

The cause continues Tulsan Michael Bradley has lived with HIV for 11 years. Although his longevity was unheard of in previous decades, the symptoms of his disease are unpredictable at best.

“One day you’re perfectly peppy, ready to do anything,” he says. “The next day, you feel like you can barely get out of bed.”

In his illness, Bradley’s dogs, Papi and Pinky, have become even more precious to him.

However, he has a limited income on disability, which makes it difficult to provide the food and care they need.

Recently Papi had an abscess under his jaw that required a visit to the vet and a round of antibiotics. A Friend for a Friend paid for the treatment, as well as both dogs’ immunizations and tick and flea prevention. Bradley guesses the total bill was well over $150.

Although his “bad days” are becoming more frequent, Bradley, age 57, has peace knowing

that his pets are not suffering as a result of his condition. And that’s all thanks to A Friend for a Friend.

“Alice has always been an absolute angel and always comes through for anything you need,” he says.

A Friend for a Friend also cares for Buck and Queenie, the Labrador mixes of Bates’ longtime friend Tracy. To further the cause, he “helps Alice help others” by assisting logistically with the organization’s operations.

He says the organization’s work is more important than ever since community conversations about HIV/AIDS seem to have dropped off in recent years.

“AIDS is still here, and it needs a cure,” Tracy says. “A lot of people don’t hear about it because people aren’t dying as quickly. But people are still sick and can’t do what they need to do. That’s why Alice keeps going with the program.”

Touching lives Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals named Bates its Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the OAA Fur Ball fundraiser.

The honor was well deserved, according to Eddingfield. In addition to her passion and generosity, “she has a gift to talk to people and draw them in,” he says.

Bates had the same effect on him. The two met when Eddingfield worked for a local vet supporter of A Friend for a Friend. Eventually he left his job to help Bates full time. He delivers pet food, while she takes most of the phone calls and coordinates services.

Both Tulsans remain amazed at the support A Friend for a Friend has received over the years.

“This has been a sad time in my life but also the most blessed and happiest time of my life because of the people I have met,” Bates says.

“The work keeps me in touch with David. I feel his presence.” tþ

Alice Wilder Bates is the founder of A Friend for a Friend, a nonprofit that helps those with HIV and AIDS care for their pets.

She founded the organization nearly 25 years ago in honor of her son David.

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LAUREN AND DEDE

DOUBLE-TROUBLE DIVAS In Dede’s short life, she has seen Lauren Yoder through three moves, a handful of breakups, a great many hairstyles and eventually, a marriage.

When Yoder, a stylist at Ihloff Salon, first moved out of her parents’ place seven years ago, she quickly wanted some company in her new, independent life. Having grown up with dogs, she knew just what could fill the void, and her only requirement was that it be duplex-sized.

That’s when Yoder spotted Dede’s picture on Facebook — a tiny puff of fur with two giant black eyes staring out soulfully. Since Dede’s Pekingese/Chihuahua parentage was an “accident,” the breeders were giving away the puppies for free — though let’s face it, Dede turned out a whole lot cuter than the sum of her parts.

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LAUREN Adventurous eater Married a musician Loves kids Dog lover

Avoid exercise Sunbathe Get pampered Love people Have major attitude

DEDE Picky eater Hates loud noises Hates kids Hates other dogs

Yoder couldn’t resist, and the rest is history.

“She is one of my best friends,” Yoder says. “I feel like we have a connection.”

Though most canine companions prove to be better at listening than doling out advice, Dede has never had trouble making her opinions known.

“I probably should have listened to her, because (husband) Brandon is the only guy that she’s liked,” Yoder says. “With my other boyfriends, she wouldn’t go near them.”

Yoder makes a laundry list of other things the pampered pooch can’t stand: loud music, thunder, small children, unusual food, other dogs …

“She definitely has an attitude,” Yoder says.

“Her personality speaks for itself.”

Dede also has a hilarious aversion to a certain F-word.

“Do you have fleas?” Yoder coos. Dede emits a tiny yet ferocious growl, transformed from pleasant puffball to vicious little monster. Yoder quickly reassures her that it was just a joke, and her poised, princess-like expression returns.

“We both say a lot in our eyes and our attitude,” Yoder says.

JOHN AND PATRICK, MAGGIE AND J.R.

PERFECT PAIRS John Orsulak and Patrick Hobbs were Westie parents long before their own hair turned white.

When their first pair of Westies, Phyfe and J.P., passed away, “There was kind of a hole,” Orsulak says. “You didn’t hear the pitter-patter of paws.

Nobody greeting you at the door.”

So, the couple contacted Oklahoma Westie Rescue, a nonprofit that takes in West Highland White Terriers (Westies) and similar breeds — terrier mixes, Malteses, Yorkies and more — who are unwanted, abandoned or rescued from puppy mills.

“It’s amazing — sad — how many dogs there are needing homes,” Orsulak says.

Maggie and J.R. had belonged to a breeder and came as a pair. Within 30 minutes of arriving, they were making themselves at home. That was seven years ago.

The dogs, both 11, keep watch at the window of their home overlooking Woodward Park. They loyally warn the household of such dire threats as the mailman, passing joggers, construction

PATRICK AND JOHN Active in community Busier than ever

Prefer a routine Dig in the garden Enjoy being home

MAGGIE AND J.R. Keep to themselves Take naps all day

workers, garden volunteers, squirrels, senior portrait sessions and even Orsulak and Hobbs themselves as they leave the house.

The men have been together for 25 years and married in Canada 11 years ago. But they have no children of their own, and other family is far away.

“These are the kids,” says Hobbs of their Westies.

Though both Orsulak and Hobbs are retired, they’ve kept busy with local theater productions and volunteering within the community.

At home, Maggie and J.R. make sure the family stays on a routine.

“They get us out of bed,” says Orsulak, referring to their habit of waking up around 7 a.m. to bark at aforementioned threats.

The dogs especially love going to the Woodward Park Arboretum.

“When they do escape the yard, which has happened a couple times, nine times out of 10 that’s where they head,” Orsulak says.

In the evening, they anticipate a healthy treat of canned pumpkin.

“They can hear the clink of the ramekins that we feed them in,” Hobbs says. “I don’t care where they are in the house — two seconds later, they’re right there.”

And at 9 p.m., like clockwork, J.R. decides it’s bedtime and retires for the night. Maggie stays up to enjoy some much-deserved “me time.”

Otherwise, the two are inseparable. When it’s time to go outside, they scamper across the hearth in the same stride.

“It’s like ‘Grease,’” Hobbs says, singing, “‘We go together …’” as the dogs enter again, still side by side.

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DOGGY DOPPELGÄNGER “He looks like you. We should get him.”

Kate Friedl had just seen a photo of 4-weekold Argus online. While her husband, Ryan, could have been offended by this comparison, he has since come to terms with the striking resemblance.

“I actually think it’s really funny,” Ryan says as his canine twin, now 1 year old, wanders curiously around the office.

“The more we’ve let Ryan’s hair grow,” says Kate, “the more we’ve let Argus’ hair grow. It’s been getting funnier and funnier.”

This comes in handy as the couple prepares for Argus’ first Halloween costume: Chewbacca of Star Wars fame.

Kate, a paramedic at Saint Francis, and Ryan, a trader with Cavanal Hill, chose a labradoodle because they wanted a dog that didn’t shed much, was intelligent and would keep them active. So far, Argus has fulfilled all three desires.

“We have to go on runs and walks every day,” Kate says.

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RYAN Clean and tidy Analytical Easy to please

Goofy Fitness enthusiasts Food lovers Enjoy learning new things Love Kate

ARGUS Loves puddles and rain Spontaneous Easily entertained Mess maker

But it seems Argus’ infectious energy cannot be contained by exercise and play.

“He’s always gotta have something in his mouth,” Ryan says. Kate goes on to list the various objects that an excited Argus has delivered at their feet — doorstops, shoes, part of a lamp, a lint-free cloth and half of Kate’s mother’s birthday gift (an exotic plant from Hawaii).

“He ate the other half,” Kate says.

The Friedls also have a “fun job” on the side — Kate and Ryan Photography — through which they photograph weddings. Fittingly, Argus turned out to be a natural in front of the camera.

Despite the young couple’s extensive research and childhood experience with dogs, Argus still delivers plenty of surprises.

For instance, about halfway through the interview, an unpleasant odor fills the office.

“Oh, I’m sorry, he farted,” says Kate, visibly embarrassed but hardly shocked. “One of his other great features; he’s very gassy.” She says he’ll even startle himself when his emissions are, ahem, audible.

“It’s really funny,” Ryan admits, proving that you’re never too old or professional to appreciate a fart joke.

While they knew Argus would be smart, Ryan and Kate couldn’t have anticipated the sheer size of his personality, sense of humor and heart.

“We definitely laugh a lot more with him around versus before,” Kate says.

SHANNON AND JUNE

GLAMOUR GIRLS It’s hard to imagine someone more glamorous than makeup artist and fashion stylist Shannon Schroeder. However, her precocious Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, June, may be a close second.

“I had my eyes on the breed for a while and knew that was exactly the kind of dog I wanted,” Schroeder says. “And so, my husband graciously obliged.”

The couple acquired the 4-month-old puppy in December 2009 and named her June Carter Schroeder — it seems Schroeder got to pick the breed, while Johnny Cash fan hubby Jon got naming rights.

June has been loyally — and stylishly — by Shannon’s side ever since. With their long red hair and brown eyes, the two make a perfect pair as they run errands together.

SHANNON Not a morning person Discerning taste in food and wine Obsessed with gold

Prefer the finer things Loyal people-lovers Like to see and be seen

JUNE Early riser Indiscriminate food lover Obsessed with squirrels

“She especially loves prancing around Utica Square,” says Schroeder of her shopping companion. “She gets a lot of attention, which she loves.”

Beyond the obvious semblance, the two have similar dispositions.

“We are loyal, love people, are generally happy and both have a taste for the finer things in

life,” Schroeder says. One of the few things they disagree on is when to wake up in the morning (June is an early riser, Schroeder … not so much).

June, now 6, also has formed a close bond with the Schroeders’ 2-year-old daughter, Sloane. Given that June has always been an inextricable part of her short life — the beloved spaniel gets presents at Christmas and costumes at Halloween — the adorable “partners in crime” development was inevitable.

“It surprised me how much I could love an animal and how much they can be a part of your family,” Schroeder says. “I think owning any animal can enrich your life and provide a wonderful sense of unconditional love.”

And if that lovable companion can keep up with your runway-ready lifestyle, that’s just icing on the cake. tþ TulsaPeople.com

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"Companies and organizations overall get the "why" for inclusion in the workplace," he added. "Mosaic is working to educate and inform on the process of "how" to create and maintain an inclusive workplace culture.

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The primary mission of Mosaic is to "educate, lead and influence businesses on creating diverse and inclusive workplace cultures to enhance their competitive advantage." The Chamber intitiative seeks to leverage the region's diversity to improve business environments, workforce attraction and retention, and the bottom line.

"The business case for Diversity & Inclusion is a strong one," said Marilyn Ihloff, chair of Mosaic and CEO of Ihloff Salon and Day Spa. "Companies with this focus have a global competitive edge and are able to recruit the finest talent available, which goes straight to the bottom line. It is an honor to sit at the Mosaic table with such a committed group and to see the true energy and engagement from the Marilyn Ihloff Tulsa business community.

At Mosaic's third annual Economic Inclusion Forum on October 29th at Gilcrease Museum, multiple Tulsa non-profit organizations and forprofit companies will receive Inclusive Culture Awards from Mosaic in recognition of their practices, policies and leadership for creating diverse and inclusive environments. The featured speaker at the Forum, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., will be Noel Hornsberry, from the Office of Diversity & Inclusion at the Kellogg Company.

For additional information about Tulsa Regional Diversity & Inclusion Month and Mosaic, go to www.mosaictulsa.com.

Diversity & Inclusion Month Calendar of Events 10/1 HR Strategy Session – Diversity Recruiting Strategies 8:30-10:00 a.m. Tulsa Regional Chamber

10/1 The Journal Record’s Woman of the Year – 50 Making a Difference 6:00-9:00 at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

10/2 Excelencia Awards Gala 6:30 p.m. - midnight at the Renaissance Hotel

10/19 NewView Lunch & Learn Fundraiser at Doubletree Warren Place 10/20 Mosaic monthly meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m. at Equality Center 10/20 Disability Employment Law Conference – OKC Metro Tech 10/20 TYPros D2 event 5:30-7:30 10/21 TAHRA Program Mtg w/Joe Gerstandt 11:15-1:00 at Renaissance Hotel

10/6 OkEq Marriage Equality Celebration 10/6 Anti-Bullying Rally 10:00-11:00a.m. at Guthrie Green

10/21 Workforce Tulsa Disability Advisory Council Meeting

10/7 20th Annual Global Vision Awards Dinner

10/21 Mosaic & TAHRA Networking Event

TGA 5:30 p.m - 9 p.m. Downtown Doubletree Hotel

10/8 Small Business Connection Conference 7:30a.m.-1:30 Renaissance Hotel

10/12 North Tulsa Economic Development Initiative Monthly Meeting 10/13 OK Diversity Officers - Practitioners Consortium meeting in OKC

10/14 Mosaic Membership Committee meeting at The Phoenix 10/15 Mosaic Lunch & Learn CEO Diversity Dialogue with Pierce Norton with ONE Gas 11:30-1:00p.m. at Tulsa Regional Chamber

10/15 Tactical Communication Workshop for First Responders in Tulsa at Greenwood Cultural Center

10/16 Tactical Communication Workshop for First Responders in OKC at Crossings Community Center

1:15-2:30p.m. at 907 S. Detroit, Suite 1325 4:30-7:00p.m. at McNellie’s South

10/23 Passport to Inclusion at Central Center in Centential Park 10/23 Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Clothing & Hygiene Drive provides Employment & Transitional Services 8:30-4:30 at 803 South Peoria Avenue

10/27 Mosaic Hiring Event 10:00-2:00 at TCC Center for Creativity 10/28 Mosaic Economic Inclusion Forum 8:30-10:00a.m. at Gilcrease Museum Vista room

10/28 Networking Event w/Noel Hornsberry 5:00-6:30p.m. at The Vault

COMPANIES CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AWARENESS MONTH: Baker Hughes, Bama, Enterprise Holdings, Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, Inc., ONE Gas, ONEOK, Tulsa Regional Chamber, Williams, WPX, YWCA Tulsa TulsaPeople.com

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DINING OUT

Napa Flats’ wood-burning oven

Arugula beet salad

The restaurant’s patio offers plenty of al fresco options.

Channeling California Napa Flats is a go-to for impressive menu items in a casual atmosphere.

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Sure, there are plenty of great restaurants in south Tulsa. But for years I’ve heard my friends on the south side of town complain about too many chains and lackluster restaurants.

That changed when Napa Flats opened. I’ve made the drive south on Riverside Drive to Napa Flats several times since it came on the scene this past year. I’ve met friends for dinner, my family for lunches on a Sunday afternoon, and stopped in by myself for gelato.

Owner John Crancer channeled his favorite wood-burning-oven restaurants in Napa, California, for his restaurant.

“We want you to feel like you’re in Napa Valley,” Crancer says. “The menu is designed around our wood-burning oven. So, there’s no gas. It’s all 100 percent authentic wood flavor.”

The oven is the heart of Napa Flats, creating a warmth that makes it unique.

On a recent visit, a friend and I shared several things and enjoyed them all. We started with the Palo Alto Dip ($8), a mix of cream cheese and Parmesan blended with sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and herbs. It was a nice appetizer served with Napa Flats’ signature bread, although I wish the bread were a little crispier.

If you’ve been to Napa, you might be familiar with restaurants where salads take up half the menu. Crancer says he wanted to do the same in Tulsa, serving salads chock full of fresh, delicious ingredients. The menu has six salads: spinach with apples, cranberries, goat cheese

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and pancetta with a lemon vinaigrette; a Cobb with grilled chicken and balsamic vinaigrette; tomato caprese with house-made mozzarella and balsamic glaze; sesame-seared ahi tuna with Napa cabbage, romaine, kale, cilantro, mango and peanuts with lo mein noodles; chopped kale with dried cranberries and goat cheese; and an arugula beet salad.

We tried the arugula-beet: oranges, toasted pecans, red onions and goat cheese with an orange-red-wine vinaigrette ($9). I also like the Ahi Asian Salad ($14), which makes a perfect lunch and is great with the sesame ginger dressing.

I had heard good things about Napa Flats’ pizza, and I wasn’t disappointed. The truffle and date pizza ($14) was packed with flavor from the dates, truffle oil, mozzarella and red onion. I found the truffle oil to be a little heavy handed, but if you can’t get enough truffles, you’ll love it. On an earlier visit, I tried the classic pepperoni pizza ($12), of which my kids and I approved.

All of the grilled items are worth a try. I decided on the red fish ($19), a perfectly cooked filet with lovely flavor from the pecan wood.

Sauces can often overwhelm the flavor of fresh fish, but in this case the light citrus sauce simply complemented the dish. It was served with avocado, tomato and a roasted corn salsa.

The other grill choices looked and smelled fantastic. On a next visit, I’m ordering the lamb chops with garlic mashed potatoes.

Crancer says one of the most popular entrées is the pork tenderloin Milanese ($16), a breaded

pan-fried pork loin served with a salad of arugula, tomato, red onion and fresh mozzarella.

Gelato is made fresh at Napa Flats, with 11 staples and one rotating, seasonal flavor. We loved the trio of pistachio, stracciatella and sea salt caramel. All desserts are made from scratch, including banana crumble, tiramisu and a gluten-free Ghirardelli brownie baked in the wood oven.

Napa Flats has a nice-sized bar with a draft wine system and eight wines on tap.

“It’s not your mom’s boxed wine,” Crancer says. “The cool thing about the draft system is the wine is never oxidized. It’s always fresh and tastes like you just opened the bottle.”

Half-price appetizers are available in the bar area from 2-7 p.m. daily.

Crancer says it’s nice to see people from all over Tulsa making Napa Flats their go-to restaurant.

“This is my area of town,” Crancer says. “The No. 1 reason we came here was to be the destination for everyone who lives around here. We want to be their favorite place to eat, drink and hang out.”

Napa Flats has two other locations in Texas — San Antonio and College Station. tþ Napa Flats 9912 S. Riverside Parkway, 918-948-6505 www.napaflats.com/tulsa Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday.

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Apple-cranberry upside down cake

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Pastry chefs in particular have some tricks that, while fascinating, don’t always translate to a home kitchen.

But a pastry chef once gave me a tip I’ve kept with me and used in my kitchen many times.

She said apples and cake go together like butter and biscuits.

Where a cake can tend to be dry, the moisture of an apple goes far. Plus, the sweet and sometimes tart profile of an apple is a nice complement to a buttery cake.

Apple cakes come in many styles. My favorite is an upside down cake, studded with tart cranberries and a sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar. Another favorite is a denser apple cake made with creamy apple butter. This cake is cute when baked into mini Bundts or oversized muffins. Top it with freshly whipped cream and a little caramelized ginger for a sophisticated plated dessert.

Fall is the perfect season for comfort foods, and these apple desserts — well, they take the cake.

APPLE BU T TER CAKE 2 cups flour, sifted ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ cup unsalted butter ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 cup apple butter 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup dried apricots (chopped to the same size as the pecans) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.

With a mixer, blend together butter, sugar, eggs and apple butter until creamy. Mix in the flour, salt, soda and cinnamon. Fold in the pecans and apricots.

Bake in greased small Bundt pans or large muffin tins for about 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.

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APPLECRANBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE Sugar-cinnamon mixture ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon allspice Cake ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup sour cream 1 ¼ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Grease an 8-inch round or square cake pan.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl, whisk ½ cup sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Sprinkle in pan.

With an electric mixer, combine butter and ½ cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and sour cream, mixing until incorporated.

In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Blend into butter mixture. On low speed, beat in milk until batter is smooth.

Place apple slices and cranberries in pan, arranging on top of the sugar-cinnamon mixture.

Spoon batter over apple and cranberries. Bake for 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, turn out cake onto a large plate or platter.

APPLE SNACK CAKE 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped ½ cup butter, melted 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 ½ pounds Granny Smith apples (about 4 large), peeled and cut into ¼-inch-thick wedges Cream cheese frosting, store bought or homemade Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast pecans by placing in a single layer on a cookie sheet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.

In a large bowl, stir together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended.

Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture, stirring until blended. Stir in apples and 1 cup pecans. (Batter will be very thick, similar to cookie dough.) Spread batter into a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch pan.

Bake for 45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 45 minutes).

Spread cream cheese frosting over cooled cake, then sprinkle with remaining ½ cup pecans. tþ Natalie Mikles is a writer who loves food, cooking and the people behind the stove. If she could only eat one food every day, it would be pie — hands down. She explores life with her husband and three children, who she is determined will become adventurous eaters.

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NATALIE MIKLES Tulsa is rich in coneys. It’s hard to think of a place where you’ll find more chili-covered hot dogs per capita. Tulsans also are loyal to their favorite coney joints. It’s a loyalty that has passed through generations — topped with cheese and onions. Here are five restaurants where you can find a great coney, but there’s even more to check out on these menus.

Coney Island Hot Weiners This institution has been serving hot dogs in Tulsa since 1926, when coneys were 5 cents each. The chili here is finely ground with just enough spice and a hint of cinnamon. As much as customers love the coneys, they also love the seating — wooden school chairs dating to the 1920s. Now grandparents and parents bring their kids to the new Brady District space to sit in the same seats they sat in as kids.

107 N. Boulder Ave., Suite D, 918-587-2821 www.coneyislandtulsa.com Jim’s Coney Island “Never on Sunday” Coneys here are served steaming hot with mustard, chili and onions. Cheese, jalapeños and relish also are great toppings. Just as many people come to Jim’s for the Greek food as they do the coneys, and the smart ones order some of both. A souvlaki plate with rice, salad and green beans with a coney on the side isn’t a strange order at Jim’s. Order baklava for dessert.

1923 S. Harvard Ave., 918-744-9018 www.jimsconeyisland.net Ike’s Chili The chili is what put Ike’s on the map.

Cover any number of foods with it, and you’re good to go. Hot dogs are especially good covered in Ike’s legendary chili and topped with cheese and onions.

Chili cheeseburgers, chili cheese fries, Frito pies and three-way chili also are great. Throw a dart on this menu, and you’re guaranteed something good — so long as it’s covered in that chili.

1503 E. 11th St., 918-838-9410 www.ikeschilius.com Ron’s Hamburgers and Chili Chili cheese hot dogs get second billing at Ron’s, but don’t overlook them. Understandably, most people are here for the cheeseburgers. But next time you’re at Ron’s, try the coneys. Spicy chili covers these hot dogs with squishy white buns. If you have any chili leftover, it’s great for dipping with french fries.

Multiple Tulsa locations, www.ronschili.com Teri’s Coney Island A lot of people take their coneys loaded at Teri’s. A little chili, onions and mustard makes for one heavy coney. Long, but speedy lines, are one sign of the success of this downtown shop. Besides the coneys, customers love the kraut dogs — hot links covered in sauerkraut, grilled onions and peppers.

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Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale — $7.49/six pack I applaud when a beer’s name gives away its flavor. What’s a girl to do when pecan is in the name? Whole, roasted pecans at that!

Caldera Ashland Amber Ale — $11.39/six pack Halfway between a lager and a porter, you’ll enjoy the rich coffee-toffee flavors of this beer.

You better buy a case when the guy at the liquor store says this is his favorite.

Atwater Brewery’s Vanilla Java Porter — $9.99/six pack Don’t just imagine the aroma and delicious taste of this big brew. Experience it once, twice or six times per pack.

Fall’s frosty mugs New brews for the fall beer fridge are anything but ordinary.

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The Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale out of Mississippi has only been available in Oklahoma for a few months. We call it drinking our dinner — it’s that good. It’s rumored to be the first beer made with whole, roasted pecans. Smooth, malty and light with caramel, it’s not overly hoppy and perfect for October.

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and smell the beer.” It’s a full-bodied black ale, which sports a big head when poured. And as the name says, it is full of vanilla and coffee flavors — not to mention a hint of chocolate milk.

It’s not fall without a good amber ale. Caldera’s Ashland Amber has made its way from Oregon to Tulsa. Think of toffee, coffee, caramel and a heavier style of amber ale. I love amber ales because they are a bump up from lagers and a bump down from stouts and porters.

Whatever you are brewing up for fun this month, these beers make the perfect potable companions. tþ

*Wine columnist Randa Warren is a Master Sommelier; Certified Wine Educator; Associate Member of the Institute of Wines and Spirits; and is a Certif ied Specialist of Spirits.

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In 2015, Family & Children’s Services celebrates 90 years of service to the Tulsa community. CEO Gail Lapidus has been with the organization for 40 years.

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Although the letter was penned in 1925 to Family & Children’s Services, known then as the Family Welfare Society, the words are far too familiar for Gail Lapidus, CEO of the nonprofit that has served Tulsa for 90 years.

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ent, the conditions are almost identical in 2015 to what they were in 1925,” Lapidus says. “That I find a little disheartening.

“Despite having so much more knowledge and despite how progressive we seem, the same problems are right here in our community.”

With a mission to help the underserved, vulnerable and suffering, Family & Children’s Services has grown and evolved to accommodate a changing Tulsa community.

Over most of its history, the organization focused on strengthening families and helping those experiencing life’s struggles and transitions — whether that involved children, marriage, stress or grief.

In the past 20 years, Family & Children’s Services added programs to address mental health. That contributed to the growth of the organization’s 49 programs/services that range from marriage enrichment programs and crisis intervention to child abuse and trauma treatment. Women in Recovery is one of the nonprofit’s most lauded programs, helping women facing long prison sentences for non-violent, drug-related offenses.

“In addition to providing financial support, the Tulsa Area United Way has hired two graduates of the WIR program,” says Mark Graham, Tulsa Area United Way president and CEO. “This is truly a transformative program for women who would otherwise face incarceration without effective treatment for their addiction.”

Family & Children’s Services’ child abuse and trauma treatment is one of the programs of which Lapidus is most proud. Extensive research and collaboration have contributed to the nonprofit’s success in the area.

“I know that if a child winds up here for care, (along with) their family or foster family, they will get the best that is available in the world right now,” she says. And if scientific research is true, “we really should be able to successfully reduce the impact in that child’s life for the future.”

Lapidus has been with Family & Children’s Services for 40 years. She began her career focused on children living in public housing, performing outreach to the neighborhood and area schools.

“Many of them had the same kinds of issues we have now,” she says. “Many people I discovered then, and I still discover now, don’t even know about resources.”

Connecting people with those resources is one of the organization’s biggest goals. To achieve it will take community collaborations and partnerships. One of Family & Children’s Services’ largest supporters is the Tulsa Area United Way. “Family & Children’s Services has provided a vital safety net for the Tulsa area for nearly a century,” Graham says. “I can’t imagine Tulsa without FCS — they are such an integral part of the well-being of our community.”

As Tulsa and organizations like Family & Children’s Services continue to tackle social issues, Lapidus urges those in peril to reach out for help.

“I so believe that what we do makes a difference,” she says. “A family starts out in trouble and ends up a cohesive family. It starts out with somebody homeless, psychotic, suicidal, and ends really well where the person is functioning again and has hope again.

“When you’re in our line of business you see the problems, but you also see the resilience of people and you see how our different strategies help people and how they then help themselves.

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Purple Glaze Studio 3303 S. Peoria Ave. 918-592-6900 $

Southern Agriculture 1746 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow 918-258-8080 $

Ribbons on Peoria 3525 S. Peoria Ave. 918-743-7599 $

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City Veterinary Hospital 3550 S. Peoria Ave. 918-747-1641 $

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Lambrusco’z To Go 1344 E. 41st St. 918-496-1246 $

Jara Herron Salon and Medical Spa 3410 S. Peoria Ave., Ste. 300 918-742-3223 $

Sculpt Tulsa 4329 S. Peoria Ave., #350 918-949-9008 $ Sonleiter Fine Artisan Jewels 1334 E. 41st St. 918-619-6776 $ SR Hughes 3410 S. Peoria Ave., Suite 100 918-742-5515 $ Stash Apparel & Gifts 3734 S. Peoria Ave. 918-933-6893 $ Susan Sadler Fine Jewelry Design 1423 E. 41st St. 918-743-1048 $ Tawnini Boutique 1336 E. 41st St. 918-895-6944 $

Thayer Furniture & Design Studio 3517 S. Peoria Ave. 918-794-8388 $ Utica Square Skin Care 1325 E. 35th St. 918-712-3223 $ Utopia Boutique 4817 S. Peoria Ave. 918-712-7355 $ CHERRY STREET/ 15TH STREET AREA Ascent 1325 E. 15th St., Suite 105 918-794-0243 $ Chelsea Gallery 1639 E. 15th St. 918-582-5601 $ Cohlmia’s 1502 S. Cincinnati Place 918-582-5572 $ Dolce Vita 1602 E. 15th St. 918-599-0609 Euro-Mart European Foods 1615 E. 15th St. 918-249-8355 $ Fifteenth and Home 1512 E. 15th St. 918-794-0071 $ The Gadget Company 104 E. 15th St. 918-749-9963 Hasty-Bake Charcoal Ovens 1313 S. Lewis Ave. 918-665-8220 Linda James Antiques 1345 E. 15th St., Suite A 918-295-7711 $ The Nest on Cherry Street 1515 E. 15th St. 918-530-5580 $ Owl and Drum 2810 E. 15th St. 918-742-1404 $

Spexton Jewelry 1609 E. 15th St. 918-699-0030 $

Lyon’s Indian Store 111 S. Detroit Ave. 918-582-6372 $

El Guapo’s Harvard 8161 S. Harvard Ave. 918-728-RITA

Toni’s Flowers & Gifts 3549 S. Harvard Ave. 918-742-9027 $

Suite One 1325 E. 15th St., Suite 106 918-289-0664 $

McNellie’s Downtown 409 E. First St. 918-382-7468

Empire Optical 3238 E. 21st St. 918-744-8005 $

T.A. Lorton 1325 E. 15th St. 918-743-1600 $

Okie Crowe 501 S. Boston Ave. (Philcade Building), #101B 918-928-2983 $

Kathleen’s Kids 8212 S. Harvard Ave. 918-742-2697 $

JENKS Cookiedoodle 377 E. Main St., Jenks 918-528-6766 $

Tom’s Bicycles 1506 E. 15th St. 918-592-2453 $ Upside Interiors LLC 1325 E. 15th St., #104 918-949-6999 Zoller Designs and Antiques 1343 E. 15th St. 918-583-1966 $ DOWNTOWN AREA Antoinette Baking Co. 207 N. Main St. 918-764-8404 $ Cunningham Jewelry & Appraisal Services 1717 S. Boulder Ave., Ste. 109 918-627-7777 $ Dilly Diner 402 E. Second St. 918-938-6382 El Guapo’s Downtown 332 E. First St. 918-382-RITA Girouard Vines 817 E. Third St. 918-585-8463 $ James E. McNellie’s Pub 409 E. First St. 918-382-7468 Lambrusco’z To Go 114 S. Detroit Ave. 918-496-1246 $ Lee’s Bicycle Store 420 E. Second St. 918-743-4285

Peace, Love & Cookies www.peaceloveandcookiestulsa.com 918-519-5131 ^ Posh Style LLC 1701 S. Boston Ave. 918-770-7747 $ Sculpt Tulsa 114 S. Detroit Ave. (Blue Dome Market) 918-949-9008 $ Spoke House Bicycles 25 E. 21st St. 918-619-6222 $ The Tavern 201 N. Main St. 918-949-9801 Tulsa Segway 616 S. Main St., Suite 104 918-728-6311 ^ $ Visions Tile & Stone 410 S. Peoria Ave. 918-592-1234 $ Yokozuna Downtown 309 E. Second St. 918-508-7676 Ziegler Art & Frame 6 N. Lewis Ave. 918-584-2217 HARVARD CORRIDOR A-A Fashion Uniforms/ Make it Mine Monograms 3245 E. 28th St. 918-712-1500 ^ $ Ann Arthur Outerwear 3331 E. 31st St. 918-742-3331 $

Michael Brothers Hair 1148 S. Harvard Ave. 918-584-9400 Premier Popcorn 3215 S. Harvard Ave. 918-779-4333 $ Signs Now 3229 S. Harvard Ave. 918-715-7449 Summer Snow Gifts & Decor 4111 S. Harvard Ave. 918-794-5505 $ Ted & Debbie’s Flower & Garden 3901 S. Harvard Ave. 918-745-0011 $ Dragonmoon Tea 1927 S. Harvard Ave. 918-742-8322 $ Ed Beshara’s Fine Clothing 3539 S. Harvard Ave. 918-743-6416 $ Elder Paint & Wallpaper 3633 S. Harvard Ave. 918-744-5136 The Inviting Place 3525 S. Harvard Ave. 918-488-0525 $ Mary Murray’s Flowers 3333 E. 31st St. 918-749-7961 $ Moody’s Jewelry 1137 S. Harvard Ave. 918-834-3371 $ Southern Agriculture 2610 S. Harvard Ave. 918-747-6872 $

J. Cole Shoes 9930 Riverside Drive 918-392-3388 $ Liv a Little Boutique & Gifts 201 E. Main St., Jenks 918-629-9495 $ MINT Boutique 116 E. Main St., Suite B, Jenks 918-299-2770 $ KENDALL WHITTIER AREA The Floral Bar by Ever Something 2306 E. Admiral Blvd. ^ $ Urban Art Lab Studios 2312 E. Admiral Blvd.

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918-747-0510 $ MEMORIAL CORRIDOR Audi Tulsa 4208 S. Memorial Drive 918-712-2834 $ C & J School Uniforms Inc. 4984 S. Memorial Drive 918-610-7470 $ Don Thornton Cadillac 3939 S. Memorial Drive 918-665-3420 $ Don Thornton Volkswagen of Tulsa 4240 S. Memorial Drive 918-712-8989 $ Drysdales 3220 S. Memorial Drive 918-664-6481 $ Jaguar Land Rover Tulsa 3905 S. Memorial Drive 918-665-4294 $

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PROMENADE MALL/41ST STREET AREA The Apple Tree 7204 E. 41st St. 918-622-8733 $

Lexus of Tulsa 4210 S. Memorial Drive 918-665-3987 $ ONLINE LivyLu www.shoplivylu.com 918-261-4221 ^ OWASSO Southern Agriculture 9255 N. Owasso Expressway, Owasso 918-794-7387 $ Surceé Gifts and Home 9455 N. Owasso Expressway, Suite CB, Owasso 918-272-4005 $ PEARL DISTRICT Antique Station & Gallery 1401 E. Second St. 918-587-7999

GreenHouse Clothing 3310 S. Yale Ave. 918-895-6225

SHERIDAN CORRIDOR/ THE FARM Abelina’s Boutique 5219 S. Sheridan Road 918-398-8175 $

Griffin Interiors 8212 E. 41st St. 918-794-3851 $

Black Sheep Boutique 5111 S. Sheridan Road 918-561-6079 $

RENAISSANCE ON MEMORIAL Ihloff Salon and Day Spa 8343 S. Memorial Drive 918-587-2566

I.O. Metro 6516 E. 51st St. 918-794-5252 $

J. Spencer Jewelry and Gifts 8303 S. Memorial Drive 918-250-5587 $

Garden Deva Sculpture Company 317 S. Trenton Ave. 918-592-3382

ROSE DISTRICT Spoke House Bicycles 224 S. Main St., Broken Arrow 918-286-1400 $

Peek a Boo Baby 8283 S. Memorial Drive 918-298-0070 $

Stitches 5217 S. Sheridan Road 918-747-8838 ^ $ Carriage House Design 6502 E. 51st St. 918-949-9017 $ SHOPS AT SEVILLE Canterbury Lane Interiors & Gifts 10021 S. Yale Ave., #107 918-299-0022 $ Donna’s Fashions 10051 S. Yale Ave., Suite 105 918-299-6565 $

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SOUTH LEWIS CORRIDOR Fleming’s Comfort Footwear 5914 S. Lewis Ave. 918-743-7463 $

Moody’s Jewelry 5045 S. Sheridan Road 918-665-7464 $

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Nothing Bundt Cakes 7890 E. 106th Place S., Bldg. V, Suite 10 918-970-4747

James E. McNellie’s Pub 7031 S. Zurich Ave. 918-933-5250

On a Whim 9146 S. Yale Ave. 918-728-8988 $

Learning Express Toys 7891 E. 108th St. S. 918-970-6999 ^ $

Pure Barre Tulsa 8921 S. Yale Ave., Suite C 918-494-4977 $

Leslie Elliott Interiors 9130 S. Sheridan Road 918-622-6562 $

Reading Glasses To Go 7123 S. Yale Ave. 918-492-2722 $

The Little Gym 8013 S. Sheridan Road, Suite A 918-492-2626 $

SALT Yoga South 8931 S. Yale Ave., Suite S 918-938-7082 $

Lynette’s at the Palazzo 8222 E. 103rd St., Suite 122 918-369-6640 $

Southern Agriculture 2914 E. 91st St. 918-299-1981 $

Moody’s Jewelry 10031 E. 71st St. 918-461-8777 $

Euro-Mart European Foods 7847 E. 71st St. 918-249-8355 $

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Nielsens Gifts 8138-A S. Lewis Ave. 918-298-9700 $

The Dolphin Fine Linens 1960 Utica Square 918-743-6634 $

John Daniel Footwear 1760 Utica Square 918-712-5566 $

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Travers Mahan Fine Apparel 8146 S. Lewis Ave. 918-296-4100 $

Elephant Trunk 2052 Utica Square 918-749-1436 $

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Vincent Anthony Jewelers 10038 S. Sheridan Road 918-291-9700 $

Tres Amigos Mexican Grill & Cantina 8144 S. Lewis Ave. 918-518-5554

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L’Occitane 1844 Utica Square 918-742-4431 $

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TULSA HILLS Southern Agriculture 7836 S. Olympia Ave. 918-274-3770 $

Gap 1934 Utica Square 918-740-0359 $

The Lolly Garden 2046 Utica Square 918-742-6300 $

Hicks Brunson Eyewear 2020 Utica Square 918-743-6478 $

Margo’s Gift Shop 2058 Utica Square 918-747-8780 $

Ihloff Salon and Day Spa 1876 Utica Square 918-587-2566

Marmi Shoes 1718 Utica Square 918-742-5550 $

J. Spencer Jewelry and Gifts 1722 Utica Square 918-749-2919 $

Miss Jackson’s 1974 Utica Square 918-747-8671 $

SOUTH YALE CORRIDOR McNellie’s South City 7031 S. Zurich Ave. 918-933-5250 Yokozuna on Yale 9146 S. Yale Ave., Suite 100 918-619-6271 THE PLAZA Black & Pink Dance Supplies 8130 S. Lewis Ave. 918-528-3339 $

UTICA SQUARE AREA Boxworks 1956 Utica Square 918-749-3475 $ Bruce G. Weber Precious Jewels 1700 Utica Square 918-749-1700 $ Dog Dish 1778 Utica Square 918-624-2600 $

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Moody’s Jewelry 1812 Utica Square 918-747-5599 $

Pottery Barn Kids 1876 Utica Square, Suite A 918-743-1700 $

West Elm 1926 Utica Square 918-749-0820 $

Sun and Ski Sports 6808 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 200 918-254-0673 $

Muse Intimates 1876 Utica Square, Suite 2C 918-392-3430 $

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Williams-Sonoma 2016 Utica Square 918-742-5252 $

Visions Unique Eye & Sun Wear 6837 S. Memorial Drive 918-254-1611

New Balance Tulsa 2030 Utica Square 918-744-8334 $

Restoration Hardware 1740 Utica Square 918-745-0928 $

Pavilion on the Square 1826 Utica Square 918-743-8317 $

SALT Yoga at Utica Square 1708 Utica Square 918-392-7888 $

WOODLAND HILLS MALL AREA Kicks for Kids Shoes 8191 S. Harvard Ave. 918-493-6465 $

YALE CORRIDOR/KINGS POINT VILLAGE Accent Picture Framing & Gallery 6008 S. Yale Ave. 918-495-3550 $

Pendleton 1828 Utica Square 918-742-1723 $

The Snow Goose 1814 Utica Square 918-749-6043 $

J. Crew 7021 S. Memorial Drive 918 294 8332

Loops, A Yarn Store 6034 S. Yale Ave. 918-742-9276 $

Petty’s Fine Foods 1910 Utica Square 918-747-8616 $

Stems 1702 Utica Square 918-742-1410 $

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers 8247 E. 71st St. 918-252-2799

The Uniform Shoppe Inc. 6221 E. 61st St. 918-494-7682 $

Pottery Barn 1864 Utica Square 918-743-1512 $

Visions Unique Eye & Sun Wear 2139 E. 21st St. 918-254-1611

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Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop 5960 S. Yale Ave. 918-477-7408 $

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Man’s best frenemy

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M  L V —   L V, because he’s frequently evil, minus the magic wand — has a soft heart for cats.

Over the years, he has rescued dozens off the street — or parking lot, as was the case with Carlotta. His current three are Monkey, who likes to climb all over everything; Pumpkin, who’s orange; and Mr. Man who’s — surprise! — a male cat. One of my favorite of Lord V’s cats was Galore, named after 007’s main squeeze in “Goldfinger.” She disappeared one day but was replaced by a lookalike, whom Lord V dubbed Galore Some More — who also went AWOL. None of them have bonded well with Ali Tabouli, my all-white, odd-eyed Maine Coon who has lived with me since August 1999. Former college buddy and frequent TulsaPeople contributor Nellie Kelly rescued Ali and introduced us. Despite a rough first evening, which included his hissing at me and my hissing back before he bolted under my bed, he eventually crept out in the wee hours of the morning and curled up beside me.

Ali was fully grown when he came into my life — at least 1 year old, the vet said. He’s at least 17 now. My teenage fur child — or 119 years old, if you go by dog-year calculations. Cat years are the same, right?

Anyway, Ali is my second cat, third pet ever.

My first cat was Felix (totally genius name, I know), whom I discovered on my 17th birthday.

Mom, Dad and I heard a loud meowing as we were leaving for church and still heard it upon our return three hours later. After changing into our weekend-wallowing duds, Dad and I followed the racket toward the pond and found a little bobtailed kitten stranded on a fencepost.

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Surprisingly, Mom and Dad let me keep him — outside, of course, with a litter box and food dish in the breezeway between the kitchen and laundry room. A year later, he had free reign of the house — which included pouncing on my legs in the middle of the night, gnawing on my calves.

I loved Felix, but he was a tad psychotic. Our elderly vet in our small Mississippi town said Felix was the second-meanest animal he’d ever had as a client, the first being a bobcat. There was no coaxing Felix out of his cat carrier on doctor visits; we had to deconstruct the carrier around him, the vet in heavy gloves. Blood almost always ensued.

Before Felix, who lived about 10 years before he died from cancer, my brother and I had

two border collies. Mine was Boots, Jay’s was Bucky — both brothers themselves, sons of our cousin’s dog, Buffy. Dad built them a two-room doghouse with a front porch, from which Bucky would lie and watch Boots maniacally dig holes throughout the backyard. It was an interestingly choreographed routine: jump-bark-dig, jumpbark-dig. As we lived in town at the time, we eventually had to arrange for them to move to a family member’s farm where they could roam free and jump-bark-dig at will.

Ali doesn’t dig, thankfull, but he’s not great about using his litter box all the time. He’ll go No. 1 in it, but he prefers to … Well, let’s just say he frequently thinks outside the box. He’s also fond of avoiding all the vacant carpeted areas and using my shoes to purge upon. Sometimes I take it as a slight against my choice in footwear, but I get over it. I’ve also learned to place anything suede on a shelf in the closet.

Despite his eccentricities — and mine, for that matter — Ali and I have gotten along swimmingly all these years. He’s seen me through my tumultuous mid- and late-20s, all of my fat-to-thin, thin-to-fat 30s and, now, the beginning of my 40s. And I can’t think of a better companion to have on the journey — unless, of course, Galore Some More decides to show back up and join us. tþ

A Mississippi native, Jason Ashley Wright has called Tulsa home since 1998. He spends his free time f inishing a novel, contemplating his next meal and hanging with his Maine Coon, Ali Tabouli.

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WINTER ACCESSORIES Scarves are the biggest trend for the 2015 holiday season, like the travel wrap scarf, which can be worn draped around the shoulders or tied across the neck. “Plaids, stripes, ombré and color-blocking are perfect patterns to add to your winter wardrobe,” says Alexandra Falzone, Miss Jackson’s assistant buyer in accessories. “Our winter may seem short but it sure is cold. The bulkier the better.”

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MUST-HAVE PIECE OF JEWELRY This season, vintage-inspired jewelry pieces will be popular, along with double finger rings and necklaces with druzy quartz stones. Locally, Rustic Cuff will continue to grow in popularity. “It’s Rustic Cuff arm candy with stacks from your wrist to elbow,” says Susan Dittrich, owner of POSH. “We carry Rustic Cuff at both of our stores and Sorrelli, which is a beautiful vintage line.”

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ACCESSORIES Clockwise from top left: Missoni scarf, $205, Miss Jackson’s; Rustic Cuff Erika bracelet, $54, and Rustic Cuff Emerson bracelets, $22 each, MM druzy adjustable ring, $48, MM triangle druzy necklace, $48, all from POSH; Natori Feathers panty, $30, Muse Intimates; Sorrelli earrings, $60, Sorrelli necklace, $170, both from POSH; Natori Feathers bra, $68, Muse Intimates.

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Bold, properly shaped brows are back. “(They) can really add dimension to your eyes and face,” says Stacy Lamb, Wink Eyelash Salon esthetician and owner. “Add some bulk to your brow line by trying a brow powder or gel. For proper shaping, let your brows grow out before your appointment so the technician has a bare canvas to work with.”

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COLOR OF THE SEASON Marsala, a deep, rusty red is the color for 2015, according to Pantone. “On eyes, we will see a lot of smoky looks using bronzes paired with bold marsala lips and flushed cheeks,” says Melissa Elkins, owner of Atherial. “When not wearing this beautiful look, nude lips and soft makeup with bold, graphic liner will also be big this season.”

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AIRBRUSH TANNING Thinking about trying a spray tan this winter?

First thing’s first. Know your skin. “Fair skin, along with aged skin, must be treated with a lighter base coat and a gradual increase in color,” says Erin Tietsort, owner of InnerGlow Spray Tan. She also recommends moisturizing your skin and to remember, “less is more.”

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LASH EXTENSIONS For eyelashes that are soft and voluminous, try volume eyelash extensions. “This new specialized technique enhances the length and volume of your natural eyelashes,” says Amber Sousa, owner of Lash Bloom. “The weightless extensions are damagefree for longer, healthier wear.”

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Top row: Infinity Sun Glow on the Go sunless tanning spray, $35, Theraganics Detox Charcoal bar, $15, and scrub, $25, all from InnerGlow Spray Tan middle row: Bare Minerals thistle rouge and lovely rouge, $20 each, Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadow 2.0 “The Covert Affair,” $20, Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie lipstick “Stand out,” $18, all from Atherial Makeup and Skin Studio bottom row: Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadow 4.0 “The Happy Place,” $40, Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie lipstick “Breakaway,” $18, both from Atherial Makeup and Skin Studio; and Luminesce cellular rejuvenation serum, $89, InnerGlow Spray Tan.

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Clockwise from top left: Jade Yoga Harmony mat, $69, Be Love Yoga Studio; Bumble and Bumble Surf Infusion spray, $30, Bumble and Bumble Thickening dryspun finish spray, $31, Bumble and Bumble CitySwept finish spray, $31, all from iidentity Salon; Skin Medica daily physical defense sunscreen, $47, Skin Medica Lytera skin brightening complex, $126, Skin Medica retinol complex, $90, all from Skin Care Institute; Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, $28, Bumble and Bumble Texture hair (un)dressing crème, $31, all from iidentity Salon; Spa Bonvital body butter finishing cream and exfoliating sugar scrub, $22.50 each, both from Massage Envy.

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HA IR C U T The ’70s are back — at least with hair. This winter you’ll see relaxed looks with hair parted down the middle and soft ends. Colors will be blended and more natural. Julie Hudson, iidentity Salon owner and stylist, recommends trying a new product that gives you texture and movement. iidentity Salon 3749 S. Peoria Ave., 918-747-2566, www.iidentitysalon.com

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M A S SA G E Winter can be tough on your skin, so facials and scrubs are beneficial. “Skin is your largest organ, first line of defense, and primarily made of water,” says Lindsey Casler, business manager of Massage Envy Spa Owasso. “Hydrate and defend your skin this season with a Murad Healthy Skin facial, or add an Enhanced Therapy Sugar Foot Scrub to your massage session.”

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Do teeth move? Are essential oils for hippies? We asked local experts to debunk some myths about their industries.

“Lasers can smooth the skin surface and stimulate collagen growth, but this just masks the damage. The best thing you can do to minimize facial skin aging is daily sunscreen and sun protection when you are outside.

Repairs are never as good as original skin.”

— Greg Ratliff, M.D., F.A.C.S., Plastic Surgery Center of Tulsa 2107 E. 15th St., 918-712-0888, www.pscoftulsa.com

“Essential oils can be used for a variety of reasons. For example, eucalyptus assists with clear breathing and supports overall respiratory health.

Others, such as frankincense and thyme, help support a healthy immune system. Citrus oils like lemon cleanse and purify surfaces as well as promote a positive mood.”

— Shannon Pracht, doTERRA Wellness Advocate 405-756-6227, www.mydoterra.com/mindfulwellness, shannon@yes2oils.com

ME DIT A T IO N Starting is the biggest hurdle when trying meditation. Joe Picorale, owner of Be Love Yoga Studio, advises to stay consistent and start small with five-minute sessions. “Doing is most important and not worrying about your thoughts. Keep coming back to your focal thoughts: your breath and silence.”

Be Love Yoga Studio 1310 E. Sixth St., 918-605-8221; 4904 W. Kenosha, Broken Arrow; www.belovestudio.com

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FA C IA L S What’s trending this winter in skin care? Facials that are more than just fluff and buff. Treat your skin to multi-purpose, anti-aging facials that are both healthy and hydrating during the dry winter months.

The Age Summit facial and Rejuvenate facial at Skin Care Institute are perfect winter skin saviors.

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If you wax your upper lip, sideburns or under your chin, the hair will grow back thicker, coarser or darker.

“Results like these can be achieved with an innovative new procedure called Coolsculpting. Coolsculpting, first developed by Harvard scientists, uses freezing technology to selectively target and freeze fat cells in an area to the point of cell death. Most patients receive two treatments; with each treatment patients see 20 to 25 percent fat reduction.”

— Malissa Spacek, BA Med Spa 500 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow; 918-872-9999; www.baweightspa.com

“General moisturizer never needs to be expensive. Only spend more money on moisturizers with medical-grade ingredients. Only use general moisturizers when you feel dry. We are convinced in this country that you must use moisturizer every day. Not true. Exfoliation is important if you prefer a thicker consistency to your moisturizer, especially when the heat is on.”

— Gabriel Horn, Uplifting Skincare Medical Spa 2211 E. 21st St., 918-691-0991, www.gabrielhorn.com

“Your bone cycles throughout your lifetime, and teeth move with those changes. Wearing a retainer for life prevents movement for orthodontic patients. There are other simple treatments for adults that see movement in their teeth. Straight teeth can help ensure healthy bone and gums.”

— Clint Emerson, D.M.D., Emerson Orthodontics and Esthetique by Emerson Emerson Orthodontics 421 W. Stone Wood Drive, Broken Arrow; 918-459-0092; www.emersonbraces.com Esthetique by Emerson 1560 E. 21st St., Suite 100; 918-551-7755; www.emersonbraces.com

“Hair will grow back softer and finer. When you wax properly, it removes some of the bulb with it so that’s why it’s better than shaving or a cream hair remover. The more you wax, the more it softens.”

— Bailey LeClair, owner, esthetician and hairstylist, AfterFX Spa and Salon 2237 W. Washington, Broken Arrow; 918-451-2445; www.afterfxsalon.com TulsaPeople.com

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Big D destination Just five hours from Tulsa, Dallas is an easy weekend jaunt for those craving some Texas-sized fun.

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Apart from the skyscrapers and toll roads, Dallas houses countless boutiques, restaurants and gardens connecting visitors to its ideal urban and scenic location.

Whether it’s wandering a shopping district or sipping cocktails in the cool breeze, there’s plenty to explore in the metroplex.

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Company Café Get your local’s dose with Company Café’s locally sourced food. The restaurant lives up to its motto — “natural. fresh. fare.” — with farm-to-table breakfast, lunch and dinner. Started in 2011, it quickly became a leader in the healthy comfort food trend. Gluten-free dessert lovers don’t have to worry, Company Café offers gluten-free cakes and tiramisu. A diner favorite is the homemade yogurt, followed closely by its cocktails, wine and beer.

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Truck Yard Complete with walls made of tires, hanging guitars and truck beds for seating, the Truck Yard is the top destination for all things country in the Lower Greenville area. Indoor and outdoor seating make sure everyone is pleased. A variety of food trucks serve up lunch or dinner, ranging from Cuban fare from The Guava Tree, to burgers from Easy Sliders to Greek food from Little Greek. Enjoy the “eclectic beer garden” with more than 20 brews from which to choose. The Truck Yard also brings in live music on occasion, boosting the relaxing atmosphere.

It’s the perfect place to sit back, have a beer and enjoy the spirit of Texas.

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Klyde Warren Park With its outdoor pavilion and paths, Klyde Warren Park is a perfect getaway from the city, without leaving the city. Its Children’s Park features water fountains for the warmer weather, while the Dallas Morning News Reading & Games Room provides shelter for the cooler months. Visit the park’s butterfly and botanical gardens to stretch your legs and enjoy the outdoors. Food trucks are known to line up for hungry customers every lunch hour, but a full-service restaurant is available, as well.

After relaxing at the park, be sure to check out the nearby Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Arts District off Woodall Roger’s Freeway Eastbound.

2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, 214-716-4500, www.klydewarrenpark.org

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Bishop Arts District Ducking in and out of more than 60 independent boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and art galleries in the Bishop Arts District will keep you hopping. This mainly outdoor shopping district is revered for its small-town atmosphere despite being located in one the nation’s most populated cities. The shops boast everything from clothing to soaps, luring all sorts of shoppers to the streets.

419 N. Bishop Ave., www.bishopartsdistrict.com

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Dallas Arboretum There’s no better place to explore nature in the city than the Dallas Arboretum.

Its 66 acres boast more than 10 gardens and countless other locations to wander.

For whole-family fun, visit the Rory Meyer Children’s Adventure Garden. With waterfalls and Texas wetlands, it’s a great way to get everyone involved. If hunger strikes, there are multiple dining options, including Café on the Green, which serves tacos, chili and more along the Paseo, and Restaurant DeGolyer, which serves menu items from Gil’s Elegant Catering and offers indoor and outdoor seating. Want to enjoy the arboretum as much as possible? Pack a picnic and eat outside. Admission required.

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Our native Aromatic Aster is a bulletproof and dependable perennial for fall blooms.

Asters signal autumn This perennial brightens Tulsa gardens as the seasons turn.

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The name aster is from the Greek word meaning star — for the flower’s starlike appearance. The genus aster has been split into new and gruesomely unspellable and unpronounceable genera such as Symphytorichum. However, gardeners will forever call them by their common name.

Richard Hawke developed a good, recent and lengthy list of a six-year evaluation from the Chicago Botanical Gardens of aster species and cultivars for the October 2015 issue of Fine Gardening Magazine.

Here are a few of my favorite perennial asters that do well in our region.

Story and photo by RUSSELL STUDEBAKER

Raydon’s Favorite (Aster oblongifolius): One of the best. A native aromatic aster, the name comes from the fragrance of the leaves when crushed or bruised. The cultivar is named for Raydon Alexander of San Antonio, who grew this aster for more than 30 years. He sent it to nurseryman Allen Bush in North Carolina, and Bush introduced the selection into commerce.

It has 1-1 ¼-inch blue-violet flowers with yellow centers and 20-40 ray petals that tolerate heavy frosts. It is drought and alkaline soil tolerant with no major pests, and native songbirds eat its seeds.

Climbing Aster (Aster carolinianus): This native vine climbs to 12 or more feet high, so it needs support, on a shrub, wall or trellis. And it will need to be tied or woven into its support. This woody aster does not die to the ground in winter, so to keep it in bounds, cut back ½ to ¾ of its top growth before spring. Blueishpurple flowers are abundant.

Heath Aster (Aster ericoides): This native grows 1-3 feet with hundreds of white flowers. It

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Tatartian Aster (Aster tataricus): A native of Siberia, this tall 4- to 5-footer flowers with light blue-purple flowers in late September through October but does not require staking. It is one of the longest flowering asters, and it is an excellent magnet for migrating Monarch butterflies on their way south for winter. This aster will make large colonies with its vigorous healthy clumps but it is not invasive.

Use asters not only in the garden, but also as cut flowers because they are a signal of colorful autumn. tþ *Nectary: a nectar-secreting glandular organ in a flower or on a leaf or stem.

Russell Studebaker is a professional horticulturist, book author and garden writer in Tulsa and can be reached at russell.studebaker@cox.net.

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From the glamorous portico to the charming garage apartment out back, this Italian Renaissance-style home is aptly named Villa Farmer after its first family, Arthur and Marion Farmer. They hired famed architect George Winkler (who designed the Mayo Hotel), to build their home in 1921. Its present family is only the third to live in the home in almost a century, and they are continuing its legacy by keeping it beautifully restored. The tour will include the first floor, featuring the home’s original light fixtures, exquisite ceiling molding and woodwork and hand-painted works, plus, a sunroom with original terrazzo floors. The homeowner also has original artifacts that came with the home, including the builder’s ledger and framed blueprints.

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“We think it’s a great way to show these homes, which are, in a way, a footprint of Tulsa,” says Jane Butts, tour coordinator and Maple Ridge resident for nearly 40 years.

“People throughout the community appreciate the ambiance the area provides with the wide boulevards and mature trees. We have a lot of smaller homes and a lot of larger homes. The blend of

families is wonderful, and there’s such a variety of architecture.”

People may be surprised at the approachability of the neighborhood and its residents, says Cullen Koger, the neighborhood association communications co-chair, who moved to Maple Ridge about four years ago with his family.

“I really like the diversity of all of the home styles and the families,” he says. “On one side

of the street you’ll have a $2 million mansion, and on the other side you’ll have a $250,000 house someone is renting.”

The 2015 home tour will have something for everyone, Butts says.

“It’s kind of a little community in and of itself, and it’s fun to welcome people to see what was done so well so many years ago, and that it’s still lasting,” she says.

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1724 S. Newport Ave.

A 100-year old Craftsman Bungalow with colorful artistic touches is the dream home for a young couple who has lived here for about two years. They’ve been updating the residence to suit their needs — for example, they entertain on the wrap-around porch with updated amenities, and they transformed the detached garage, or “quarters,” in the back into a gym. They love the accents from the former owner, a local artist, so they’ve kept many of her colorful touches — including a whimsical airplane mural in an upstairs guest bedroom. Spacious hallways, bedrooms and living areas make the two-story home an ideal space for the couple to grow with over the years.

246 E. 27th St.

This chic, recently renovated cottage-style home has a happy makeover story: The homeowner found it abandoned a few years ago. She brought it back to life with elegant touches that complement the home’s integrity. The sun porch offers a bright greeting to the 1930 home, which features 9-foot ceilings. Its warm wood floors were uncovered through five layers of tile and other materials. The dining room leads to a cozy, bright kitchen with a butler’s pantry showcasing the homeowner’s china and serving pieces from her grandmother. But the showstopper is the homeowner’s vintage white Tappan range and GE refrigerator, circa 1940, that have their own stories. Another must-see is the master suite, created by adding French doors to the back hallway entrance and removing doors from the two bedrooms, adding privacy and comfort.

The J.E. Washington House, 1225 E. 25th St.

Colonial Revival style meets modern living.

This home has it all, thanks to the homeowners’ smart updates and respect for the history of their 1926 home, designed by architect John Duncan Forsyth. With seven fireplaces (including one in every bedroom), a butler’s pantry with original cabinetry and a dining room that whispers of legendary parties from the roaring ’20s, many of the home’s original details still are intact. But its outdoor space is the ideal update for modern living on this serene lot, which is almost an acre. A newly built outdoor living space is the ideal destination for family dinners and entertaining, while the pool and secluded Jacuzzi offer a relaxing getaway just out back. The landscaping is maintained entirely by the homeowner, and her attention and personalization flows throughout the home.

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Oct. 11 Maple Ridge Home Tour 12:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each or three tickets for $25, and the proceeds support annual events, such as the Fourth of July parade and Memorial Day Run, and benefit neighborhood maintenance and beautification. Ticket holders also can tour nearby Lee Elementary’s new outdoor classroom and cafeteria.

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2502 Woodward Blvd.

It’s hard not to notice this Spanish stunner when you drive by it. But the interior of the 1925 home is just as lovely, with warm wood floors, built-in stained woodwork and plenty of arched windows. The homeowner chose to keep the first floor media-free and accents her sitting areas with art and comfortable seating — perfect for a nice visit or an engrossing novel. The dining room, just off the kitchen, looks out onto a pool area with outdoor fireplace. But this home’s big secret is what lies beneath — a full-sized basement with the identical square footage of the first floor. The full-height ceilings and full fireplace make for a cozy media room, and it also boasts a cedar-lined closet and bar area with mini-kitchen.

The tour will include the first floor and basement.

1208 E. 26th St.

This stately, Tudor-style home makes for a comfortable, modern dwelling for a young family. The homeowner, a local contractor specializing in outdoor living spaces, was interested in moving back to his childhood neighborhood. In fact, his family lives within walking distance to his 1929 home. He and his wife were attracted to the home’s comfortable layout, the family-friendly kitchen area, and a spacious backyard and covered patio area used for regular family entertaining. A large basement with tall ceilings includes a utility room and media and playroom for their small children. The tour will include the first floor, basement and outdoor patio. tþ 104

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Based out of their 3,400-square-foot Jenks retail location, GHD Interiors is an award-winning design firm, specializing in both residential and commercial projects.

GHD’s exemplary reputation has been built on their unique “full turnkey” approach — and an unwavering focus on customer service. A key part of GHD’s success is the ability to attend to every detail in addition to cultivating solid, trusting relationships with their clients. One over-arching goal drives all GHD’s work: To positively impact the lives of clients. Since launching the firm in 2006, the GHD team has completed projects in Oklahoma and across the country in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Breckenridge, Colorado. GHD offers exceptional products such as fine furniture, lighting, accessories, custom window treatments and area rugs. Their expert design services embody all decor styles — from classic traditional to sleek modern. Space planning and remodeling are also hallmarks of GHD’s capabilities. GHD was selected to serve as the remodeler for the Zarrow House, site of the 2015 Designer Showcase.

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Kitchen Concepts’ beautiful new showroom offers a hands-on experience with a variety of styles and colors to fit individual tastes.

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GK Griffin’s passion for design began as a young child. “My small sphere of influence was my bedroom and I arranged it meticulously,” he remembers. Over the past 30 years, Griffin’s interior design career has taken him around the world. “Designing is not merely a career for me, it is a way of life. Entering a client’s home and discovering their unique personality is a great privilege for me. Transforming a house into a home is about choosing pieces that the client loves and slowly adding to them,” the designer believes. “And above all, this transformation must be a fun journey for the client.” In addition to his design services, Griffin Interiors operates a 10,000 square foot gallery filled with interesting furniture, art, antiques, decorative pieces arranged in 20 distinct room vignettes within the unique store.

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Q&A – FROM TULSA PROFESSIONALS WILLS AND TRUSTS Q: Could I be married and not know it?

A: You may be married and not realize it.

Although you never made it “official,” if you die, in the eyes of the law, you might have been married, whether you meant to be or not. Oklahoma recognizes common law marriage, but there’s no such thing as common law divorce. A common law marriage may render a later marriage null and void. When setting up your estate plan, you must take steps to cut off any possible claims to your estate by the former “spouse.”

GENERAL DENTISTRY Q: Why did my tooth become sensitive after a crown was cemented? It wasn’t sensitive before.

A: If the tooth is asymptomatic before the preparation, it is unknown if there is bacteria in the pulp or dentinal tubules inside the tooth, or perhaps even a necrotic area in the pulp.

There may be good drainage with the temporary crown on but with the permanent cementation, there is no drainage through the dentinal tubules. Thus, the tooth can become symptomatic and sensitive. Be sure to keep your dentist informed of this.

Karen L. Carmichael The Law Office of Karen L. Carmichael 918-493-4939 • 2727 E. 21st St., Ste. 402 www.tulsawillsandtrusts.com

Gene McCormick DDS SAFE/COMFORT Dentists 2106 S. Atlanta Pl. • Tulsa, OK 74114 918-743-7444 • www.genemccormickdds.com

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

BEAUTY AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Q: I turn 65 in January. When can I buy a Medicare Supplement policy?

Q: I have a double chin that I hate. Do I have non-surgical options?

A: Assuming the absence of employer-provided health coverage, the best time to buy a Medicare Supplement policy is during your 6-month open enrollment period (which starts the month you turn 65 and are enrolled in Medicare Part B) because you can buy any Medicare Supplement policy sold in your state, regardless of your health. However, if you have group health coverage through an employer with 20 or more employees, delay enrollment in Medicare Part B until after retirement — otherwise, you will automatically begin to use up the 6-month open enrollment period for Medicare Supplement.

J. Harvie Roe, CFP, President AmeriTrust Investment Advisors, Inc. 4506 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74135 hroe@amerad.com • 918-610-8080

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The only FDA-approved injectable for the treatment of the double chin, Kybella works by destroying fat cells so they cannot store or accumulate fat. This revolutionary new product can reduce bothersome submental fat over the course of 2-6 treatment sessions with no downtime. To find out more and to schedule your complimentary consultation please call 918-872-9999.

VETERINARIAN

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Q: How dangerous is Halloween for my pets?

A: There are many aspects of Halloween that can cause problems for both dogs and cats.

Chocolate candy, especially dark chocolate, can be very toxic. Also, candies with raisins can potentially cause problems with the kidneys, leading sometimes to renal failure. Sugar free candies and chewing gum with xylitol can cause low blood sugar and liver failure. We also advise keeping cats inside for several days before and during the holiday.

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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

Anxious Curiosity: We all wonder, “What would it be like if…?” As a stressor or problem is avoided, distractions trigger a curiosity or weakness often leading to temptation, excusing and qualifying a toxic behavior. Over a period of time, this process evolves into an obsessive, self-destructive lifestyle maintained by rationalization, justification and outward accusations. Alienation, loss, blame and anger are common in those who struggle with stress and avoidance. It is important to be aware that behaviors can be stimulated and sustained by simple curiosities and the stimuli received from the actions of a curiosity. Mindfulness, choice and confronting personal issues will help. It is human to be inquisitive, but painful to justify personal destruction.

Courtney O’Brien, PhD. 1723 E. 15th St., Suite 250 Office: 918-794-0570 • Cell: 918-639-0570 www.drcourtneyobrien.com

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SAWMILL HOLLOW POINT. Custom home built for large family gatherings, 6 BR, 5.5 BA, 3 living areas, huge open living space on main floor w/floor to ceiling windows overlooking Grand Lake, leading out to large outdoor living space on 2 levels to a 2-slip dock. Nothing was left behind on the design of this lake home including a 3 car oversized garage. $2,100,000

918.231.5637 Tim@TimHayesJr.com

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FabuLous midTown

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2441 E. 31st Street.

Exceptional luxury with dramatic foyer, great room with fireplace and elegant dining, kitchen opening to pool/Cabana. First floor laundry, mud room, guest suite with full bath. Master with marble bath, European closets. Second master with private bath & 3rd bed up.

Lower level rec & theater room with fireplace. $995,000

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3020 S. Trenton Ave. One owner custom built smart home. Architect Rachel Zebrowski calls it “Desert Mediterranean”. Large pool overlooks green belt and Crow Creek. Four bedrooms, four full and one half bath.

Three living areas and seven fireplaces. Two car garage.

Granite, eat-in, island kitchen. $1,150,000

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12002 S. Kingston Place - Gorgeous new construction. Transitional Style finishes on cul-desac lot in gated Crestwood. Five bedrooms all with private baths. Master & Guest on 1st floor.

1st floor media room, formal dining, wine bar & study. Master suite with his/hers boutique closets. Game Room and Exercise Room. Bixby North. $744,900

3031 S. Rockford Road - John Brooks Walton designed this 1990 Country French style home. Formals plus elegantly appointed granite kitchen and family room. First floor master bedroom suite w/ luxury bath. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths , 3,419 sq ft. Wonderful private patio. $725,000

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THE POINTS. Gorgeous 5 Bedroom, 3.5 bath Country French lake home situated on 1+ acres with 126’ of shoreline, 4 fireplaces, 2 in and 2 out, incredible cement floored dock with 4 boat slips, sink and TV. Great outdoor living space on Party Cove. $1,425,000

PEICAN POINT Lake front 3 BR, 2 BA, completely renovated, new kitchen, tile, stainless, Brazilian walnut hardwoods, new carpet, fresh paint inside & out, new roof, incredible 2-slip dock, completely furnished inside & out. $565,000

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Grand LaKe SOUTH SHORE. Exquisite 6 BR, 6.5 BA home located in South Shore and one hour from Tulsa, huge gourmet kitchen, connected guest house with kitchenette, large outdoor living space with kitchen, fire pit and hot tub, fully furnished, $1,250,000

918.231.5637 Tim@TimHayesJr.com

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131 E. 26th Place Braselton-Dankbar designed Country French home featuring vaulted ceiling living & family room. Stacked stone FP, 1st floor master suite, study or guest bedroom, bonus room upstairs w/ 2 more bedrooms. Landscaped courtyard, side entry 2 car garage. 3,623 sf . $650,000

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5 aCre woods 4821 E. 99th Street Fabulous lush estate in gated 5 Acre Woods. This masterpiece is full of old world charm. The strategic placement of windows, balconies and decks maximize the seclusion and give the illusion of a seamless union with nature. This property sits on almost 1 acre in the middle of south Tulsa. $1,495,000

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524 W. 127th Pl. - Transitional Style, newer construction, immaculately kept. Covered outdoor living with firepit and kitchen. Neighborhood pool. Bixby Schools. $349,000

Homesite available at Gated Crestwood at The River. 121st & Sheridan. Bixby North Elementary. $140,000

1724 S. Detroit Ave. Prairie School Style Home in Historic Maple Park. Detached Quarters w/bed & bath. $425,000

1333 E. 41st Place - Gorgeous Urban Town Home in the Heart of Brookside! Bedrooms w/ Private Baths. Hardwoods, Granite, Vaulted Ceilings, Green Area off Patio. Balcony Views. $319,900

Vintage on Grand Lake, 4 BR, 4 BA home with great lake views. Completely furnished, move in ready including linens & dishes, 36x14 boat slip, space for 1 seadoo, over the top appliances, awesome outdoor living space! $499,000

1432 E. 122nd Ct. - Beautiful lot in gated Aberdeen Lake.

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac at the back of the neighborhood. Jenks Schools. Bank owned. $86,900

3125 S. Madison Ave. 2008 built English style Brookside home. Vaulted ceiling living room w/ cast stone FP & private courtyard, vaulted granite kitchen & dining room combo.

1st floor master, Pergola covered patio. 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths. $535,000

3919 S Delaware Place Ranch Acres Classic featuring living dining room combo, family room open to granite kitchen.

Master suite + 3 bedrooms on main level, walk-out lower level w/ game room & office. 4,154 sf. $550,000

5727 E. 104th Place - Forest Park custom designed 1 owner Traditional! New kitchen installed by Kitchen Ideas in 2009 w/marble tile back splash and marble counters. Gourmet inspired gas range & Sub Zero fridge. Master w/ luxury bath + 2ndbdrm down. Wood floors throughout! $609,000

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505 N. Sycamore St. Immaculate Full Brick, 4 beds, 3 full baths in South Lakes Villas. Granite Kitchen, extensive hardwoods, Formal Dining and Game Room. $250,000

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McGraw Realtors 7219 S. E vanSton - Fabulous French Chateau. One of Tulsa’s most recognizable homes. Sits on several acres of groomed and landscaped grounds. Unmatched luxury with tall ceilings and spectacular finishes. Several bedroom suites plus and apartment. Almost 20,000 sq ft. $4,950,000

2540 E. 30 th S trEEt - Classic midtown stone home on large private lot. Custom kitchen. Marble floors, numerous fireplaces. Exquisite master suite has beamed and vaulted ceiling and his and hers baths and closets. Two other large bedrooms suites. Many gracious living areas. 2000 sq. ft. of finished basement. $2,250,000

2442 S. C inCinnati - Builder’s own home. Large open rooms and tall ceilings. Cast stone mantels and pillars. Heated floors throughout most of the first floor! Five living areas! Outdoor living with kitchen and salt water pool. $1,095,000

1020 E. 21 St S trEEt - Majestic historic home.

Beautifully maintained & updated. Sits on one of a double-lot property. Recent 1st floor master suite add-on w/large master bath & walkin closet. Kitchen expansion w/granite center island. Finished basement w/fireplace & wet bar.

Quarters. $1,049,000

4021 S X anthuS a vE . - Beautifully updated home on a cul de sac. Granite & stainless counter tops in the center island kitchen. Large family living adjacent to kitchen. Gorgous formals & study.

Spacious marble bath & walk in closet in first floor master suite.Huge private back yard w/pool. $749,000

2470 E. 29 t h S t r E E t - Recently renovated transitional style. Huge first floor master suite with fireplace and his and hers closets. Kitchen opens to family room. Utility up and down. Game Room and exercise room. $1,489,000

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1436 E. 35 th P laCE - Fabulous newer construction in Brookside. Massive center island in the beautiful stainless & granite kitchen. Box car wood ceiling in dining area.

Reclaimed beams from 1800’s in vaulted family room.

Vaulted master and study. Extensive landscaping w/rocks & boulders. Misting system in back. $619,000

S G a r y a v E n u E - Gated Wellington South. Only available lot! This corner lot backs up to the pond and has a direct view of two fountains. Build your custom home in this fabulous neighborhood. $360,000

7106 E 106 t h - Classic river rock home with amazing remodel. Tile floors throughout living areas. Huge center island granite kitchen. Impressive first floor master suite and second bedroom down. Gameroom w/wet bar and attached full apartment. Property sides to a large green space. $895,000

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3458 s. delawaRe ave. - Over 1,000 sq. ft. of new construction.

Open contemporary concept with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Kitchen is new with 9ft granite island, custom sink & state-of-the-art applainces. New Master suite with luxury bath plus additional 2 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. New outdoor covered patio with fireplace and antique ceiling.

Call for list of updates. $695,000

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10625 S. Garnett rd. Gracious Georgian manor home on 5 acres.

A winding drive and a pool with a fountain greet you through the gate. There are over 6000 sq. ft. of pure luxury in this home. Gorgeous woodwork, and deep crown moldings. Marble entry. Large 2651 center S. St. island LouiS kitchen.

- Orginial home views in John Book’s granite Fabulous andWalton balconies.

Salt-is exceptional in design. The water pool.marble $1,350,000 circullar staircase greats you as you enter with an imprssive 3 story entry with

orginial fixtures. Extensive use of wood and moldings throughout will be a feast for the eyes. The kitchen has been updated with large prep island. 4 bedrooms located on the 2nd floor. Master retains the orgianl tile bath. Basement clubroom with laundry and storage. Guest apartment is updated located over the 3 car garage. Pool. $1,150,000

3120 e. 71st stReet- Located on a cul-de-sac on over 1.4 acres of private grounds and mature landscaping. The house is sprawling with wing of 3 bedrooms having large master suite and pullman bath between the other two beds. Office opens to master suite. Poured terazzo floors in the living area and hallways. $510,000

6010 E. 117th St. Beautiful new listing in the prestigious South Tulsa neighborhood of River Oaks. This English Estate has every amenity possible to make easy. kitchen 6519 S. Gary ave. living - Located on aOpen culdesac behind and familyroom hasSouthernHills. granite and stainless appliances.

The The hosue is a beautiful drive up withmasgreat ter suite offers sitting area with fireplace to cozy up on winter landscaping, extra parking and a rear entry garage. The nights, the spa bathhouse has afeatures salted2 bedrooms soakingon tub. additional bedthe3first floor each having rooms. Billards room has full kitchen, media room and more. access to $2,995,000 a bath. Spacious kitchen with granite and tile Call for more information. flooring. Upsatirs has 2 bedrooms, bath, plus game room and exercise room. Ultimate outdoor kitchen with all the stainless applainces you need. Pool. $510,000

7306 s. GaRy Place - Gated Guierwoods has a beautiful view of the greenspace wich has beautiful mature trees and lanscaping. Two story entry with natural light and stone flooring. Open living and dining. Eat-in kitchen with Corian counters and large pantry. Master on first floor. 2 bedrooms upstairs. $365,000

3266 e. 75th St. well - Custom2404 built home with quality 7777 S.front JameStown ave. with - Amazing customchairs built Jack Arnold 60 woodward BLvd. - Boston Cir. SquareThis Condos with close accessbackyard.

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Large lower with on full island andgame double 3onliving areas. $898,000 plus two additional bedrooms. Wonderful outdoor mediawith room, gameovens room, plus3rd work out room. laundry.

Calloverlooks for more details double andkitchenette planning desk. bedroom and bath a beautiful pool. $1,500,000 7245 s. GaRy avenue- Gated Guierwoods offers a private oais with two sepearte patio areas each having beautiful views. The house is impecable with open granite kitchen.

Two bedrooms on the first floor with private baths. Upstairs feautres a guest suite having bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet. $577,000

entertaining stoneConstruction! fireplace. $599,900 surfaces covered in Pennsylvia bluestone stReethas - New Beautiful homeAll outside 3120 e. 27th space is open to theareliving area with custom French tile. pool. for moreisdetails. with a lot of nice upgrades. Flex space could be office orInground doors.

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2502 E. 45th Street - Barrows Orchard Acres Amazing custom built home. Enjoy the outdoors in your outdoor living area with complete folding doors to the 3126 E. 87th PL Gated Wellington 4942 E. 103rd St. Custom Built in Wexford 10520 S. 91st E. Magnificent home outside overlooking theAve. pool and fireplace. The open in South has view of the pond. Recently by Murphy has been nicely updated. Formal Legacy Parkarea II built by ceilings, Bill Haynes Homes.

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Located on over an acre Master and lots of natural Combo formal living andgreat details every 5 bedrooms, and light. stainless appliances. having stone Granite bath. floating wooded steel staircase leads to the opens to double front1st doors.

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4 car private bathscabinetry completeand theExpansion upstairs.counters. $1,190,000 used has a studio. landscaped. $760,000 roomsBonus up room + gameroom and $175,000 sitting area. New Plantation Shutters. space upstairs private study. Master suite plus 4 additional bedroomsRoof. and $475,000 garage.

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McGraw Realtors 1131 East 18th Street - Live the Dream in This Classic Vintage Residence in Historic Maple Ridge! The Grandeur of the Past Mixed With Modern Day Contemporary Flair. This Icon of History has been Lovingly Restored and Totally Remodeled. Five Bedrooms, Five Living Areas, Five Full and One Half Baths, Master Suite w/FP and Sitting Area. Three Levels of Wood Floors, Exquisite Moldings, Plaster Walls, “Elegant Hollywood Stairway.”

Today’s Granite/Stainless Kitchen. Lower Level Boasts Billiard Room, Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Card Room, and Game Room. Located on a Corner Double Lot with Gated Side Entrance, Gunite Pool, Three Car Garage with Carriage House Above. Call for Private Showing. Offered at $1,250,000.

6742 South Columbia Avenue Spectacular Park-Like Backyard with Fabulous Water Feature! Privately Nestled on Over 1/2 Acre Wooded Lot. Contemporary, 1-1/2 Story with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full, 2 Half Baths, 2 Living Areas, and Office. Hardwood Floors, Vaulted, Beamed Ceilings, 3 Fireplaces, Wet Bar. Master Suite with His/Her Walk-In Closets and Luxury Granite Bathroom. Great View From Deck Overlooking Breathtaking Landscaped Backyard with Waterfall.

6742 South Columbia Avenue - Spectacular Park-Like Backyard with Fabulous Water Feature! Privately Nestled on Over 1/2 Acre Wooded Circle Drive.

Offered at $549,000.

Lot. Contemporary, 1-1/2 Story with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full, 2 Half Baths, 2 Living Areas, and Office. Hardwood Floors, Vaulted, Beamed Ceilings, 3 Fireplaces, Wet Bar. Master Suite with His/Her Walk-In Closets and Luxury Granite Bathroom. Great View From Deck Overlooking Breathtaking Landscaped Backyard with Waterfall. Circle Drive. Offered at $549,000.

6212 East 105th Street - Gated Rockhurst Stately Brick, 1/2

112 E. 26th Place - Authentic and Irreplaceable Italian Villa! Located Acre Wooded Lot w/Five Car Garage. Three Level w/10’ Ceilings, Near Tulsa’s Gathering Place. Loaded with Charm and History but with Hardwood Floors. Granite, Island Kitchen Open to FR w/FP. Large Today’s Updated Amenities. New Kitchen Remodel, Hardwoods, Jazz Master Suite Down with His/Her Closets.

Gentlemen’s Study with Plaster 2 Fireplaces.

3 Bedroom, 2.5Three Bath ,and Living Areas.

6212 EastCurved 105thStairway Street - Up Exclusive Gated Rockhurst! Stately Brick on 1/2 Acre Walls, Wooded Lot with Five Car Garage.

Level2 with Spacious Built-ins.10’ toFloors.

Game Granite, Room, 5Island Beds Kitchen and 3 Baths.

New Tile Roof, Deck and Pergola Treed Suite Back Down Yard. Gated Drive, Rooms, Ceilings, Hardwood Open to Family Room with Fireplace.

LargeinMaster with His/Her Home Theater w/102”Study Screen, Guest Apartment Above Garage.

Oversize 2 Car Garage.

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11507 S. Hudson Estates of Forest Park!

Gorgeous backyard with in-ground pool and pool bath, Huge family room opens to newly remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances. 3 car garge with tornado shelter in floor, formal dining and living. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Very light and bright home. $575,000

11318 S. 109th E. Aveenue Custom one level home. Room for your RV. Open Kitchen plan to Family room featuring fireplace and wall of windows looking out to a covered patio. Master has its own wing. Office and Formal dining have large widows with view of front yard. 2 bedrooms on other end of home Share a bath. Walking closets. Vaulted ceilings. Over sized 3 car garage. $410,000

14556 S. Courtney Lane Cottages at Taylors Pond. Great location in Glenpool.

The layout of home & neighborhood has been carefully planned w/modern family living in mind. Neighborhood pool. Open Kitchen to family room w/fireplace. Formal dining & eating nook in kitchen. Granite counters, stainless appliances. Built in 2008 maintained like new. Master bath has separate shower, tub & double sinks. $203,000

45 W. 5th Street Great location in Downtown Bixby, new paint inside and out. Newly refinished wood floors.

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5929 E. 106th - 17,314 sf. Off 111th & Sheridan Area. Jenks Schools. Very few lots remain in this exclusive area. $275,000.

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11001 S. Granite 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, game room up, Family room w/fireplace open to kitchen. Kitchen features nook and breakfast bar. Large formal dining and living combo. Pergola in backyard, privacy fenced, 3 car garage. Outside storage garage attached to north side ideal for lawn equipment or Christmas. Jenks Schools. $350,000

14458 S. Vandalia Wonderful gated in The Auberge in Bixby, Across from White Hawk Golf course. 2 bdrm home with office with fireplace could be 3rd bedroom. Large picture windows looking out to landscaped backyard and extra large patio, Kitchen has large center island, extra serving bar all in granite. Master bath has 2 person Jacuzzi tub. $208,000

4508 S. Hawthorne - Beautiful lot in Gated Woodlands at Cedar Ridge. Bixby Schools, Only 3 homes will back to pond & this is one of them. Located 111th and Garnett area. $127,500

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1709 W. PLYMOUTH STREET - Gated home in Magnolia Gardens that backs to the 17th hole of Battle Creek. Gorgeous home with master bedroom and 2 additional bedrooms on the first floor, office, formal dining, game room or 4th bedroom upstairs with private bath, 2 car garage. Back patio faces golf course with fire pit and outdoor kitchen area. Not one detail missed on this home! $299,000

5008 E. 119TH STREET - Mediterranean style home in gated community with exceptional construction. Three bedrooms, three full and one half baths, two car garage. Granite island kitchen with vaulted, beamed ceiling. Living room with fireplace, decorative crown molding. Travertine tile floors. Gorgeous central courtyard, enclosed patio. Attention to detail throughout the home. $510,000

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3636 S. Florence Place - New Listing! Updated one level in Ranch Acres, formal living & dining. Beautiful entry, spacious living with fireplace & wet bar. Views of yard with pool from kitchen, living & master down.

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1901 S Norfolk Avenue - Stately Maple Ridge home with classic entry, beautiful staircase with stunning hardwoods. 2 living down, formal dining & breakfast, screened in 2nd floor porch w/ hot tub. 3rd floor activity area, corner lot, large dry basement. Rentable quarters. 4 or 5 bed. $410,000

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10175 N. 300 Road - Ranchette with almost 30 acres in Morris. 2 small ponds, storm shelter underground, metal roof, charming interior with 3 living areas, fireplace,updates, fenced, lighted roping ring and 70 x 100 shop partially insulated with full bath. $275,000

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Large living/dining areas, two fireplaces. Kitchen opens to clubroom. Master bedroom down with remodeled bath. Gorgeous library downstairs. Three bedrooms up with private baths, plus bonus room and game room with pool table. Landscaped yard has gorgeous pool with fountain. Smart Home Technology. Four-car garage. Close proximity to Holland Hall. $689,000

5333 E. 115th Place - Country quiet in Fieldstone Farm. Single-level, four bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath. Great Room with stone fireplace and vaulted wood ceiling. Formal dining room. Master has private entrance to library. New Pella windows. Rear-entry garage. Freshly painted. Jenks Schools. $295,000

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4620 E. 24th Street - New Listing! Fix me or Flip me! Two bedrooms, one full bath and one half bath. Living area has fireplace. Large kitchen with eating space. Refrigerator, washer and dryer stay. Inside utility room. Large fenced yard. $85,000

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2820 E. 29th Street - Just completed new construction. Features large island vaulted kitchen with butler’s pantry. Spacious open great room has fireplace and coffered ceiling. Formal dining and study have vaulted ceilings and lots of windows. Master & 2nd bedroom & bath down, 2 bedrooms w/ private baths up plus large game room, white oak wood floors. Covered back porch and large lot with mature trees. $899,000 Call John Ragan - 918-629-4656

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et It Go” may begin squeaking through your child’s vocal chords once again when Disney on Ice presents “Frozen” in Tulsa.

Producer Nicole Feld says her production company has been waiting three decades for a film like this.

“While it might seem obvious that ‘Frozen’ is well suited for the ice, this Disney on Ice production will touch audiences emotionally through innovative show elements and world-class skating,” she says.

Choose from 10 show times. Expo Square Pavilion, 4145 E. 21st St. Purchase tickets, starting at $20 plus fees, at www.tulsastatefair.com/ disneyonice.

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10/2-31 The Haunted Castle of Muskogee On Fridays and Saturdays in October the Haunted Castle of Muskogee is transformed into a haven of fright and fun for Halloween fans.

Eleven activities, including a haunted house and trail, zombie hunt, haunted maze, hayrides and inflatables for young visitors, make for a memorable evening.

Although you might have visited the Castle in May for the perennially popular Oklahoma Renaissance Faire, expect to find the grounds transformed for the fall season.

If you’re preparing for your own Halloween festivities, the free entry to the Castle gives you access to a multitude of vendors offering “unique and marvelous objects of macabre fascination.”

Party and costume inspiration abounds. Box office open from 6-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. The Castle is located at 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee. Parking and entrance to the Halloween Village are free, but individual activities charge differing rates; activity packages are available. Visit www.okcastle.com/halloween.

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A sea of blue and orange will cascade across the BOK Center when the Oklahoma City Thunder rolls into T-Town to play the Dallas Mavericks.

The OKC and Dallas faceoff marks the seventh Thunder appearance at the BOK Center, and Tulsans are thrilled to host a temporary “Loud City” to welcome our state’s prominent professional athletic team.

The game, historically played in October, is considered a scrimmage and not part of the NBA team’s regular season schedule.

“We love our fans in Tulsa and all of northeastern Oklahoma,” says Brian Byrnes, the Thunder’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.

“They are loyal and passionate about our team, and we are pleased to bring them another chance to enjoy the Thunder Basketball experience.” Doors open at 6 p.m. with tipoff at 7 at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. Tickets start at $22 and are available at the BOK Center box office and www.bokcenter.com.

Are you guilty of gushing over your friends’ dog and cat photos on Facebook? What better way to enjoy “cuteness overload” than in person?

The second annual Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) Mutt Strut brings together humans and costumed canines to benefit its shelter’s new kennel — the first in Oklahoma. Parade your pup on a .9-mile course around Hunter Park with Grand Marshall Goldie, the University of Tulsa’s canine ambassador, leading the way.

Like people, pets also can be abused in violent domestic settings. When a victim can bring their pet with them to the shelter, it gives both a safe environment during the transition. Walk starts at 9 a.m. in Hunter Park, 5804 E. 91st St. Register at www.dvis.org or in person the day of event. Donations requested in lieu of registration cost: pet shampoo, disposable gloves, stainless steel bowls, kitty litter, etc.

First 100 attendees receive a free treat bag from the Bridges Barkery.

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People, places and events

Hospitality House of Tulsa Fourteen teams, 70 racers and hundreds of volunteers and spectators — many in wacky costumes — gathered for the 2015 Chapman Foundations Route 66 Gurney Tourney on June 13 at Oral Roberts University’s Lewis Field. Proceeds from the event benefited Hospitality House of Tulsa.

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Tulsa Area United Way ONEOK Field recently hosted the Tulsa Area United Way Trailblazer campaign kickoff. Pictured are Ted Haynes, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and chairman of the 2015 United Way campaign; Caron Lawhorn, chairwoman of the 2015 Trailblazer campaign; and Mark Graham, United Way president and CEO.

San Miguel Middle School of Tulsa “Spotlight on San Miguel: Dancing with the Tulsa Stars” will be Nov. 7 at the Cox Business Center. Proceeds will benefit San Miguel Middle School of Tulsa, which offers children from challenging environments a nontuition-driven, Lasallian education. Pictured are Honorary Chairs Dave and Susie Henschel; Event Chairs Christen and Mike Miles; and Tulsa Star Dancers Jill Donovan of Rustic Cuff, education paraprofessional Katie Maguire, Eric Marshall of Marshall Brewing Co. and Eric Outlaw of Tecolote Energy LLC. Not pictured are dancers Tami Marler of KFAQ Radio and Kevin Murray of CreditPoint Software, and Event Chairs Melissa and Steve Paulsen.

American Heart Association The 2016 Tulsa Heart Ball Kickoff was Aug. 23 at the Stokely Event Center. Pictured are 2016 Tulsa Heart Ball Sweethearts Emily Elmburg, Macey Drullinger, Megan Smith and Darcey Drullinger. Sweethearts and Mavericks are area high school sophomores who volunteer with the American Heart Association. They will be presented at the 45th annual Tulsa Heart Ball on Feb. 6.

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Junior League of Tulsa The July 16 grand opening of the Kendra Scott store in Utica Square benefited the Junior League of Tulsa. Pictured are Carissa Cooper, JLT president; Linda Ann Ehrle, merchant chairwoman for JLT’s Holiday Market fundraiser Nov. 6-8; Tawni Herberger, Holiday Market chairwoman-elect; and Brooke Sturdivant, Holiday Market chairwoman.

Sustainable Tulsa The launch of Sustainable Tulsa’s Scorecard pilot program was Aug. 20 at OSU-Tulsa. The goal of the nine-month program is to help companies become more sustainable. Pictured are Corey Williams, executive director of Sustainable Tulsa; Gary Percefull, Tulsa Public Schools board member; and former Mayor Susan Savage.

Fundraisers and fun happenings

CHARITABLE EVENTS REGISTRY

October compiled by JUDY LANGDON OCT. 1 Raisin’ Cain: A Ballroom Bash Benefits Clarehouse. www.clarehouse.org

OCT. 8 Cooking for a Cause Benefits Iron Gate. www.irongatetulsa.org

OCT. 16 Bone Bash Tulsa Benefits Arthritis Foundation. www.tulsabonebash.org

OCT. 3 Royal Feast and Live and Silent Auction Benefits Dayspring Villa. www.dayspringvilla.com

OCT. 8 Keep ’Em Rolling Benefits Meals on Wheels. www.keepemrolling.org

OCT. 16 Bow Wow BBQ Benefits Humane Society of Tulsa. www.tulsapets.com

OCT. 8 McDazzle Fun Ball Benefits the Ronald McDonald House. www.rmhousetulsa.org

OCT. 16 First Draft Benefits Tulsa Press Club. www.firstdrafttulsa.com

OCT. 9 Green Leaf Gala Benefits Up With Trees. www.greenleafgala.org

OCT. 18 Second annual Fall Harvest Festival & Feast Benefits Youth Services Tulsa. www.harvestfestivaltulsa.com

OCT. 3 Second annual Thin Mint Sprint Benefits Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. www.gseok.org OCT. 3 St. John ZooRun Benefits the Tulsa Zoo’s “Building Beyond Your Wildest Dreams” capital campaign. www.tulsazoo.org/run OCT. 5 Tulsa Hall of Fame Benefits Tulsa Historical Society and Museum. www.tulsahistory.org OCT. 7 20th annual Global Vision Awards Dinner Benefits Tulsa Global Alliance. www.tulsaglobalalliance.org

OCT. 911 Brush Creek Bazaar Benefits Teen Challenge Oklahoma. www.brushcreekbazaar.org OCT. 15 Cocktails for Crayons Benefits The Pencil Box. www.pencilboxtulsa.org OCT. 15 14th annual Uncorking the Cure for MS Benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society. www.uncorkingthecureforMSok.org

10/3 Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma The second annual Thin Mint Sprint is comprised of 5K and 1-mile fun runs at the Bentley Sports Complex. All 5K finishers will receive a box of Thin Mints Girl Scout cookies. Pictured are Paige Tooman, GSEOK director of programs; Lydia Dejarnette, Girl Scout; Camille Koster, chief operating officer; and Elizabeth Barnes, program manager.

OCT. 24 Laps for Little Ones Benefits Little Light House. www.littlelighthouse.org OCT. 24 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Benefits American Cancer Society. www.makingstrideswalk.org/tulsaok OCT. 25 BooHaHa in Brookside Benefits Brookside Business Association. www.brooksidetheplacetobe.com

OCT. 27 Paragon Awards: “Legends and Legacies” Benefits Leadership Tulsa. www.leadershiptulsa.org OCT. 2731 HallowMarine Benefits Oklahoma Aquarium. www.okaquarium.org OCT. 2731 HallowZOOeen Benefits Tulsa Zoo. www.tulsazoo.org/boo OCT. 29 Badges-n-Barbeques: Battle of the Grills Benefits the Crime Prevention Network. www.okcpn.org OCT. 30 Haunted Tulsa Deco Trolley Tour Benefits Tulsa Foundation for Architecture. www.tulsawine.com OCT. 30NOV. 8 Care Card Benefits Family & Children’s Services. www.carecardok.com

10/16 Arthritis Foundation The third annual Bone Bash Tulsa is a Halloween-themed fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. Participants (like these 2014 Bone Bash attendees) can expect spooky decorations, dinner, a costume contest, silent and live auctions and complimentary “spirits.”

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Perspectives on local art and culture

More than a Ferris wheel

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f you look past the funnel cake stands, Ferris wheels and flashy concerts that draw thousands to the Tulsa State Fair, you’ll discover what started it all 108 years ago.

Many fairs in America, big or small, were founded on competitive exhibition, inviting the public to submit its end-of-the-year bounty in a test of skill, talent and hard work.

From baking and photography to sugar art design, traditional fair contests have infused a culture of creativity into Tulsa’s largest community event of the year.

Fair Manager Amanda Blair says Tulsans of all ages submitted more than 3,000 entries for judging this month. The most popular categories include fine arts, quilting, baked goods and the home brew and wine competitions.

“Every year, we try to reinvent ourselves to attract new groups and keep people engaged,” Blair says. “We want to offer all of the traditions of the past but still keep it fresh for the future.”

The competitive exhibits are promoted to local organizations and schools year-round. New in 2015, the fair is partnering with the Tulsa Regional STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Alliance, challenging children to build a miniature roller coaster in a robotics competition.

“We encourage kids to participate in Legos, painting or other art divisions in addition to fun, on-thespot contests like apple bobbing,” Blair says.

Other youth exhibitions feature the 4-H and FFA livestock shows where students statewide gamble a year’s worth of hard work on one critical moment in hopes of a precious first place ribbon.

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Oct. 1-11 — Tulsa State Fair Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St. Ticket prices and hours at www.tulsastatefair.com.

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This month, Donna Carman will enter her baked goods into the Tulsa State Fair’s culinary arts competition for the 50th year. She is pictured with her homemade gingerbread. agement,” Blair says. “These contests instill values in children. Kids develop a work ethic, produce something they’re proud of and hopefully are rewarded for it in the future.”

But you don’t have to be a child to enjoy a little friendly competition. This year, 73-year-old Donna Carman will enter baked goods in the culinary arts division for the 50th consecutive year. When a neighbor introduced her to the pastime in 1965, she became a fair institution.

“I didn’t win anything for the first three or four years, but I always thought if I could master an angel food cake, that would be top notch,” Carman says.

More than 100 ribbons later, the Tulsa native is an award-winning baker, earning several grand prizes for her pies, cookies, breads, brownies and, of course, a signature angel food cake.

“I look forward to the fair every year,” she says. “I get to see all of those same people in the culinary arts contests, and I just enjoy baking.”

This year, an estimated 1.1 million people will bid farewell to summer and usher in fall by attending the Tulsa State Fair. They’ll come for the cotton candy, but they’ll leave with a little taste of the city’s creative heritage.

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Gail Banzet-Ellis has been fascinated with Tulsa since she was a little girl. It’s a dream come true to write about the city’s magic and charm.

Opening 10/24 “The Birds” Visit Lovett’s Gallery for an exhibition of original and memorable artwork inspired by the Hitchcock classic, “The Birds.” The collection features pieces from 50 national artists who express their imaginative works in a variety of media. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday (closes at 5 p.m., Oct. 24), 6528 E. 51st St. Free. Call 918-664-4732, or visit www.lovettsgallery.com.

Through 11/30 “Code Talkers: Voices of Victory” Visit the Cherokee Nation Veterans’ Center and learn the story of the brave young Native American soldiers who used their native language to relay important military messages and create unbreakable codes in World War I and World War II. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., MondayFriday, 17675 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah. Free. Call 918-772-4166, or visit www. visitcherokeenation.com.

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“We wanted to get the kids (daughters Charlotte, 9, and Olivia, 11) involved in community service,” Shelton says. “Feeding hungry people was something that the girls could understand, even at their young age.”

Introduced to Iron Gate through their church, St. John’s Episcopal, the family was attracted to the nonprofit’s simple mission: “To feed the hungry and homeless of Tulsa — every day.” They volunteer together the first Saturday of every month.

The importance of volunteerism has apparently clicked with Charlotte and Olivia.

“Serving food to the hungry makes me feel very fortunate that I have a house and food, and that I am a help to my community,” Charlotte says.

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How has your family been impacted by volunteering at Iron Gate?

Shelton: I’ve been most impacted by the sincere gratitude of those we are feeding. It’s the small things that stand out in my mind, like when a guest looks me in the eye and says “thank you.” I know that we are not solving all of their problems, but at least for one day, they’ve had a hot meal.

Christian: Obviously a hearty meal to a hungry person makes a difference. However, what stands out the most in my mind is when I see the kids interacting with the guests. Their faces light up and they laugh and joke with the kids. For those being served, the food, acknowledgement and conversation bring a sense of ease. For the kids, it brings humanity to a group of people that is often ignored or overlooked. I’d like to believe a difference is being made for both. tþ Oct. 8 — Seventh annual Cooking for a Cause Gala 6:30 p.m., Metro Appliances & More, 5313 S. Mingo Road. $125; sponsorship opportunities available. Benefits Iron Gate. Visit www.irongatetulsa.org or email mray@irongatetulsa.org.

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TULSA SOUND

The local music scene

Grammar jammers

by WYNDHAM WYETH

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hris Rusk and Evan Inman-Butts have been making music together for more than 15 years. Starting in their formative years with a group called Wighead, they were known for their theatrical performances and onstage antics, famously tossing cooked spaghetti at their audience on a regular basis.

While their live shows together still feature a major visual stage presence, their music reaches a new level of maturation with a lo-fi noise pop outfit called Noun Verb Adjective.

When Noun Verb Adjective originated in 2012, it was planned as more of a straightforward recording project, with no real intent to perform live.

“We recorded a bunch of songs, just the two of us, and we made music videos for them and just put them online,” Rusk says.

Influenced by the pop genius of Brian Wilson and the distorted crunch of bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Times New Viking, Noun Verb Adjective’s music creates a Phil Spector “Wall-ofSound” on overdrive. It combines with a chaotic energy and an absurdist sense of humor, resulting in something wholly unique.

It wasn’t too long before the duo’s music caught the attention of Odd Box Records, a DIY label in London that wanted to release some of their songs, eventually signing them on to put out singles through a subscription-based record club.

“It was about that time that we thought we should try to expand a little bit further than just the bedroom recording project,” Inman-Butts says.

“I think Odd Box was under the impression that we were a regu-

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BEST BETS FOR LIVE MUSIC 10/5 Father John Misty, Cain’s Ballroom The birth of Joshua Tillman‘s Father John Misty project came from quitting his role as drummer for Fleet Foxes and retiring his previous solo songwriting venture, J. Tillman. Through Father John Misty, Tillman exposes his true self: a songwriter whose music is chock full of honesty and beauty, but with a little dry wit thrown in to keep things from getting too serious. He is touring in support of his lauded new record, “I Love You, Honeybear.” Tess & Dave will open the show.

The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Doors open at 7.

Noun Verb Adjective is working on its first full-length album. Pictured are band members Ben Kindell, Jonathan Ainley, Evan Inman-Butts, Matthew Torbett and Chris Rusk. larly playing, real band,” Rusk explains. “And we let them think that.

So, as we were getting the material ready for them, we kind of started putting people together to do live shows.”

Rusk and Inman-Butts rounded out the band’s lineup with friends Ben Kindell (guitar), Matthew Torbett (bass) and Jonathan Ainley (drums).

When the group performs, Rusk plays a Korg Micro Synthesizer while Inman-Butts handles lead guitar duties. They both provide lead vocals, depending on the song.

The past few years, the band has consistently performed around Tulsa with a few shows around the

region, as well as created its own music videos. Most recently, however, N/V/Adj. put out a new EP titled “Boys in the Sand” that was initially released digitally by the band. Number4Door, a small record label in Glasgow, Scotland, later released the album on cassette.

The band hopes to release its first full-length album before the end of the year. Noun Verb Adjective began recording sessions for the LP with Mike Gilliland at his Auggy Reed Studios at the end of August 2015.

Inman-Butts says he is looking forward to the project for the opportunity to create something cohesive that also captures the frenetic energy of the group’s live shows. tþ

10/7 Run the Jewels, Cain’s Ballroom When New York rapper/producer El-P was brought on to helm the sessions for Atlanta rapper Killer Mike’s critically acclaimed album “R.A.P. Music,” no one could’ve guessed the duo would go on to form one of the best hip-hop outfits in the genre today. As Run the Jewels, the duo has already released two full-length records to widespread praise in the two short years since joining forces, and a third is scheduled for release next year. Fellow musician Boots, who collaborated with the duo on “Run the Jewels 2,” will provide opening duties.

The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Doors open at 7.

Wyndham Wyeth grew up hearing his mother sing John Denver tunes, so he will always have a soft spot for “Poems, Prayers and Promises.”

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WORTH READING

The local literary scene

A river runs through it

by JESSICA BROGAN

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uthor Ann Patton’s book “The Tulsa River” couldn’t be a more appropriate read after what seemed like months of unending rain this past spring and summer. The precipitation brought the river to life and, with it, the associated blessings and challenges of living with such an unpredictable, but bountiful, manifestation of Mother Nature.

The book is actually a collection of essays, or “stories,” as Patton calls them. Collectively, they tell of the Arkansas River — known to many locals as the “Tulsa River” — from its origins and first uses to its possible future forms.

“I thought these stories needed to be captured as part of our community heritage,” Patton says of her primary motivation for the book. “It was a labor of love.”

As a Tulsa World reporter from 1970-77, Patton covered City of Tulsa news and went on to work in city government for 22 years.

“When I was reporting on City Hall, Tulsa was flooding every other year — terrible disasters, one after another,” she recalls. “We had the worst record in the USA at that time, and I developed a passion for water issues that carried over into my city work, too.”

Patton was part of the Public Works team that developed Tulsa’s award-winning flood program, although she says the city still needs a better Arkansas River flood management program.

“Today, with talk of river development, that program weakness needs to be corrected,” she says.

Historically and geographically speaking, the river is the reason Tulsa exists; it drew the Native Americans to its banks because it offered sustenance.

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OCTOBER BOOK EVENTS 10/14 Literary Death Match, 7:30 p.m., Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 E. M. B. Brady St., BookSmart Tulsa and Oklahoma Center for the Humanities.

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“The Tulsa River” is available for $27.60, plus tax, at www.tulsariver.net or locally at Decopolis Studios, Ida Red Boutique and the Tulsa Historical Society.

Ann Patton is the author of “The Tulsa River,” which examines the history and future of the Arkansas River.

Robert J. LaFortune writes, “The history and the future of our community are tightly interwoven with the Arkansas River that flows through Tulsa. Whether in flood or drought, the river has nurtured generations of people who explored its currents, lingered by its intermittent pools and took up residence along its banks, whether in tee-pee or modern abode.”

Interspersed with vintage photos of bygone river scenes, the book also features photography from Vernis Maxwell. The result is a photographic journey, as well as a literary one.

According to Patton, the matchup with Maxwell was fortuitous.

“Vernis is a new Tulsa photographer,” she says. “I admired his work in a local magazine (which did not survive) published by the Southwest Tulsa Chamber, named ‘River’s Edge.’

“When I discovered his wife is Tracy LeGrand, the magazine’s former editor — and one of my favorite people in this world — it seemed like a great idea for us to team up to publish this book.”

Some of the articles retell famous events, such as the floods of 1923 and 1986. Other articles cover the ways the river has been used — from floating canoes of native people, to steamboats for carrying the supplies of settlers, to modern-day recreational kayaks.

The book also covers landmark events, such as the 1964 completion of the Keystone Dam to help with flood control.

The unique connection between our stretch of the Arkansas and our stretch of Route 66 also is detailed.

The Tulsa River Parks system, which younger generations might take for granted, is chronicled throughout the latter half of the book.

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The book not only shares the details of how the parks came to be, but also to whom we can give credit — interviewing and sharing the involvement of many of the city’s most important philanthropists.

Overall, Patton’s book demonstrates the river’s continued relevance for those who have roots in Tulsa.

“I strongly believe that the more we understand the reality of our river, the better decisions we are going make as a community,” she says. tþ

Jessica Brogan is a freelance writer, photographer and creative entrepreneur. She has lived all over the world and is ecstatic to now call Tulsa home.

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Courtesy Skip Warren

Flashback

Tulsan Skip Warren visited Ma-Hu as a child. His mother, Loretta Genevive Richard-Warren (pictured, top, in the 1940s), was the great-niece of homeowner Mabel Queen-Hodges.

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few rock remnants are the only remaining evidence of the mansion known as Ma-Hu. The home at East 27th Street and South Memorial Drive was named for its owners, Mabel Queen-Hodges and oilman Hugh Blair Hodges. Their estate comprised 40 acres, including a 9,000-square-foot home built in 1937 that 136

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resembled something from the English countryside, according to John Brooks Walton’s “100 More Historic Tulsa Homes.”

When the Hodges died eight months apart in 1970, their home went into a trust. Plans to commercially develop the property flopped, and the vacant mansion deteriorated. A few local organizations used it to host “Screams in the Dark,”

a haunted house and fundraiser, beginning in 1972.

In the late ’70s a fire destroyed the mansion and it was razed. The City of Tulsa acquired some of the former Ma-Hu property in the early ’90s to build Terrace Park, according to a Tulsa World article. The Tracy Park II subdivision was later developed between the park and South Memorial Drive. tþ

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