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Oklahoma Bankers Association Honors AVB Bank Director Neely Kimbrough

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VB Bank is pleased to announce that Board of Director Neely Kimbrough was inducted into the 50-Year Club during a special Awards Brunch at the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s 2019 Annual Convention & Trade Show.

This honor acknowledged the over five decades of Kimbrough’s service to the banking industry.

Kimbrough began his banking career with Arkansas Valley State Bank (AVSB) in 1962 as a lender.

Named President in 1966, Kimbrough then assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer in 1984.

He served as Chairman of the Board for 10-years, from 1990 – 2000. Retiring from AVSB in 2000, Kimbrough remained on AVSB’s Board of Directors. AVSB’s name was rebranded in 2008 to AVB, and Kimbrough now serves as an AVB Board Member.

“Anyone that knows Neely, without a doubt, recognizes that when they

conducted business with Neely, they became a personal relationship to him.

He was invested in his customer’s challenges and their successes,” said Ted Cundiff, AVB President and CEO. “Neely Kimbrough modeled and fosters the way this familyowned, community bank has always done business…one personal relationship at a time.” Cundiff Above: Seated: Neely Kimbrough; (L to R): Ted Cundiff, Sally Wilton, concluded, “This is Cooper Rash, Kelley Rash, Sara Cruncleton and Kathy Kimbrough. the AVB way…and we are honored to share in the tribute every minute of it!” to this man and his many years of Founded in Broken Arrow, service.”

Oklahoma, in 1905, AVB Bank is Kimbrough stated, “Banking is a currently in the fifth generation people business, and trust is essential of family management and sixth in building a relationship. I have loved generation of family ownership.

Etwardo honored for work at OBA Commercial Lending School

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sh Etwardo, a Credit Analyst with AVB Bank, has been named an “Honors Graduate” of the 2019 Oklahoma Bankers Association Commercial Lending School. David Attaway, OBA Commercial Lending School Chairman, recently presented Etwardo with his plaque. Joining Etwardo and Attaway were AVB Bank CEO and President, Ted Cundiff, and Chief Credit Officer, Javier Gamarra.

Etwardo was selected for the Commercial Lending School honor based on his outstanding work on the school’s exam and his contributions and participation in class. He was chosen by the school’s regents, staff, faculty and students. Etwardo was

among 58 bankers who attended the 2019 Commercial Lending School at the OBA’s Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City.

“The OBA Commercial Lending School offers a first-class educational experience and helps cultivate the next generation of community bankers,” said Cundiff. “It is no surprise to us that Ash has been selected as an Honors Graduate. We are proud of his career accomplishment and his commitment to AVB Bank’s continued success.”

OBA Commercial Lending students learn about the steps they should take in evaluating business loan requests, how businesses are structured, how they compete and how to evaluate the

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no more wasting time at a tire store

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n this age of efficiency and ondemand service, most anything can be delivered to our doors with only a few clicks or a phone call. Why should the tire buying experience be any different? Tread Connection is gaining traction as the most innovative and time-saving way to equip a vehicle with new tires or tire repair, providing service in Tulsa and the surrounding area.

Owner and operator, Forrest Green, purchased his franchise with Tread Connection based on the excellent customer service that the company provided him, and his extensive training and experience in mechanics as an active guard member in the U.S. Army. Forrest is proud to provide a veteran-owned business offering a “full on-site tire shop,” all encompassed in a mobile unit, providing direct to customer tire installs and wheel balancing, as well as flat repairs. “It’s not just convenient, but more cost-effective,” said Forrest. “I don’t have the overhead of a building, and all that entails, so I can pass those savings on to my customers.”

The Tread Connection van is a marvel in its own right, with the latest and greatest technology from around the world inside, ready to quickly and efficiently meet the needs of his customers. The mobile unit enables delivery and service anywhere, or anytime his customers

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Forrest currently is the only Tread Connection provider in the state of Oklahoma. “I’ll always go the extra mile to ensure the best customer service,” said Forrest. “My customers receive more individualized and personal service since I only focus on one customer at a time. It’s unlike anything you’ll find in a local tire shop.”

The revolutionary equipment inside the mobile operation includes the Corgi 5000; a tire changing and balancing machine from Italy. It boasts touch-free technology that

protects the rims of the wheel and provides more than double the average on balance points. “It’s the absolute best out there,” said Forrest. “We can efficiently and quickly change all tires, from low profile highperformance to the blown-out tire on the family van.”

Tires can be purchased from their website, and most vehicle makes and models can be accommodated. The Tread Connection online store offers purchase options in ranges of good, better and best, with competitive and affordable pricing. Additional services provided include tire

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mounting and balancing, nitrogen tire and inflation, tire rotation and repairs. All technicians are certified and will provide courteous and thoughtful customer service.

It is the company’s mission to keep their customer’s vehicles safe and on the road.

Service is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Appointments are recommended and can be made online on the website. “We can usually get an appointment booked the same day or next day,” Forrest said.

Emergency and weekend service may be available on a case-by-case basis, and if needed, it is best to call direct.

For more information, appointment booking or to buy tires, visit their website at www.tulsa.treadconnection. com or call (918) 633-0009.

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Time Invested Wisely

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or centuries, classic analog clocks have been revered and valued, not only for their functionality but for their collectability as well. In the past, clocks were made to last, and possessed intricate inner workings, and often times beautifully and artfully crafted wooden shells. Keeping these timepieces functioning properly over time requires maintenance and care to protect their longevity. The Clock Store and School, is shining a new

light on the face of keeping time.

Located in Broken Arrow, on the southeast corner of 81st Street and Aspen Avenue, an innovative and inspirational new business can be found. Clock lovers will find a charming storefront, with an incredible selection of clocks available for purchase, as well as a refined service center for restoration and repair for all clocks. The shop is a gateway to something even more special: an institute of learning in the field

of horology. Horology is the study and measurement of time and includes the art of making clocks and watches. As technology is continually expanding and growing, horologists maintain the timeless tradition that retains a collectible clock’s value in a digital age. The Clock School provides education and training to keep this trade alive.

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previous experience included 29 years with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation, working with disabled citizens.

The Clock Store and School’s owner, Jonathan Schultz, hired her after she had retired, and they have together collaborated on incorporating accommodations for everyone who has an interest in the trade. They have additionally created a successful program offering training in a lucrative and hands-on career for those with disabilities. “We’ve become highly recognized in the community for our work with disabled people,” said Leslie. “It takes a lot of patience, but anybody can do this job with education and training.”

The school has worked with students in a range of disabilities, including autism, visual and learning impairments. “Jonathan looks to train to hire,” Leslie said.

“He started the school with the intent of training people he could hire, as there aren’t many people doing this anymore. The demand is great still, and more people are needed to work in this field.” State funding is possible for disabled Below: Student, Brandon, working on his training as a horologist.

students wishing to attend the school for this trade.

The programs include basic and advanced studies, with 720 clock hours required for completion of both. At the end of the course study, students are expected to pass a final exam and a skill assessment.

A “Weekend Warrior” Above: Students and Staff (From top left, clockwise: Brandon, program can Sterling, Keith, Marcus and Kyle) be completed for those desiring a hands-on theclockschool.org. Both entities crash course and includes 20 may be reached by calling (918) hours over a three-day weekend, 520-9829.

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84 YEARS OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE TO GUIDE YOU

BY MARY BRANSFORD

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or 84 years, GNC stores have provided America with vitamins, fitness supplements, and health and nutrition products, and have helped Americans meet their fitness and healthy living goals. GNC is America’s largest company of its kind, and Draper Family GNC owns and operates 19 franchise locations in Oklahoma and Kansas. They are an Oklahoma owned and operated family business who emphasizes employee training, knowledge, and customer service to help and guide you to what products

will best fit your needs.

“Draper Family GNC is the place where good nutrition and wellness come together,” says Crystal Draper.

“We have the health, diet, and sports products that people know and trust, including everyday vitamin supplements to popular items like LeanForm24 and Flex Stack Hardcore. Our sales associates are enthusiastic and always ready to help you find the right products, and you can schedule a free consultation with one of our highly trained staff to help you evaluate

your personal health goals.”

Draper Family GNC locations are always growing their selections and improving their customer’s experience. There are stores in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso and Catoosa. “We treat every customer as part of our family. We have friendly, knowledgeable sales associates, and you’re going to get great customer service when you come in. Our family-oriented approach is all about getting to know you and understanding your needs, and match you with the right products

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for the best results to help you meet your healthy living goals.”

They feature an assortment of products that might surprise you.

Sure, they have a huge selection of multivitamins, diet aids, energy drinks and Above: Tulsa Hills location manager Jake Burhans recommends bodybuilding triple strength fish oil to support heart, brain, skin, eye and joint supplements, health and Mega Men Healthy Testosterone multivitamins to promote circulatory health and provide omega-3. but they also carry energy and herbal supplements, products, probiotics, natural sleep including protein, greens, aids, natural sugar replacements, herbs, superfruits, fiber, fish Above: Regional sales manager Dusty Matthews provides hair, skin and beauty products, oil, natural cleansing and top-notch customer service to help answer your questions and a wide selection of superior and help you pick the right products to meet your needs. heart health. Their selection quality natural oils. They have just also includes an array of about every kind of nutritional competitive and our pricing speaks women’s sports nutritional products for itself.” And all products have a and collagen peptide 30-day money back guarantee. supplements. However Below: FITLIFE products can be found exclusively at Draper Family GNC locations in Oklahoma at the most “Good health and nutrition are our specific your needs may competitive prices. cornerstones,” says Crystal. “Our be they will guide you products are backed with TRUTH to the latest product IN LABELING and raw material technology. testing… 84 years of science and the They also offer right people who are friendly and effective male knowledgeable, and can help you testosterone products reach your goals.” and the highly acclaimed men’s “Ultimate Forza” that is said to be as effective as DRAPER FAMILY GNC the “little blue pill.”

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Sip a Beer , Save a Bird at wild Brew Fundraiser event

BY TOM FINK

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ince its inception, the George Miksch Sutton Aviation Research Center’s mission has been to achieve two things: conservation and education.

However, for one evening this August, the center will aspire to one more goal: fermentation.

Wild Brew, a oneof-a-kind event, will be held in Tulsa in an evening which combines Tulsa’s best restaurants with firstrate beers made by artisan brewers from Oklahoma and across the U.S. in a fundraiser to benefit the center’s mission to protect indigenous Oklahoma birds and educate the public about the importance of conservation.

“The annual fundraiser supports the Sutton Center in Bartlesville,” Said Audra Fogle, Sutton Center director of development. “The center is an internationally-recognized, nonprofit wildlife conservation organization.”

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Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, and the all-inclusive access to more than 200 Masked Bobwhite, both of which beers from Tulsa’s best breweries are endangered species. and samples from 50 of Tulsa’s best Wild Brew 2019 will feature restaurants,” she said. hundreds of beers to choose from, But for all the craft beers, and the unique opportunity for restaurants, live music and more guests to chat with brewers oneto be had at Wild Brew, the true on-one. Music from Midlife Crisis winner of the evening is the center.

Band will keep the evening hopping, Celebrating its 35th year of bird along with silent auction packages conservation, the Sutton Center has featuring autographed sports numerous significant conservation memorabilia, custom brewery tours, projects under its belt, most trips and much more. notably, bringing the Bald Eagle Additionally, guests will also get to back from the brink of extinction, be up close and personal with some back to Oklahoma and this part of special feathered friends. the country.

“For Wild Brew’s 21st year a “Because of the center’s work, variety of birds will be coming the (Bald) Eagle came off the to meet guests,” Fogle said. “The endangered species list,” she said.

Sutton Center is grateful for the “We continue to monitor and track support of the brewers, restaurants, Bald Eagles across the state of and everyone who will be coming Oklahoma and have watched those out for Wild Brew -- the ‘greatest populations continue to rise to the party ever hatched.” point that eagles are now thriving in Open to general admission ticket Oklahoma.” holders at 5 p.m., patron ticket holders can start sipping early at 4 p.m. and have their own plush area to perch during the event.

Above: Conservation efforts of the Sutton Center are spread to the “Every younger generation through education programs, at which, students ticket get the opportunity to see a live Bald Eagle – a species which the center includes helped to thrive in the state of Oklahoma.

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Above: Wild Brew will give attendees access to 200 beers from Tulsa’s best breweries at a craft beer tasting and restaurant crawl to benefit the efforts of the Sutton Aviation Research Center.

Through tracking information provided by monitors called the Bald Eagle Survey Team, or BEST, Oklahoma’s confirmed Bald Eagle population has grown to more than a robust 200 nests around the state, many of which can be traced back to their release from the center.

“Because of the success with the eagles, we’re better-known nationally and even internationally than we are here in the state,” Fogle said. “We continue to monitor (eagles) to make sure they’re doing well, and we work with developers to help them make better choices.

“In our mission statement, we describe ourselves as a cooperative conservation organization,” she continued. “We try to work with as many businesses and organizations as we can because we truly believe we accomplish more if we work together.

“Also an important part of what we do is education because, without education, all the conservation in the world doesn’t matter,” she said. “People need to know what’s going on in the world around

them and why, especially with children.”

To this end, the center engages volunteers, citizen and professional scientists, conservationists and others, and provides hands-on educational opportunities.

“When asked, we speak to children’s groups,” she said.

“One of our premier projects is the Sutton Award, which is a statewide art show. It’s a statewide art scholarship program, and we give up to $20,000 to students in art programs in high school. The way that this fits in with our mission is that it helps students to tell the conservation story through art and essay. Not only does this affirm students, but it gets them interested in and excited about conservation matters – it gets them talking at home, in the classroom, etc.”

Wild Brew 2019: Benefiting the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center will be held 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Cox Business Center in Tulsa.

Tickets are tax-deductible and available at www.wildbrew.org.

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Below: The Sutton Center’s commitment to the conservation of rare birds includes the Masked Bobwhite, which the center is working to aid in their recovery.

The Sutton Center

The Sutton Center is an internationally-recognized conservation nonprofit organization dedicated to finding conservation solutions for birds and the natural world through science and education.

Located on a 40-acre campus in rural Bartlesville, the center is the former home Harold and Sandy Price, Harold is one of the businessmen who helped create the Sutton Center in 1983. A second site is dedicated to the conservation of the Attwater’s prairie chicken, also in Bartlesville, on 80 acres.

The George M. Sutton Avian Research Center was named in honor of George Miksch Sutton, who until his death in 1982 served as Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma and as an example to all aspiring field ornithologists.

Who’s Who gives and account of Sutton, describing him as a “most prominent ornithologist of his time.”

A biography of his work lists 13 books, 18 monographs and museum publications, 201 journal articles, 12 book reviews, four obituaries, 18 popular articles and eight essays.

He also illustrated at least another 18 books.

As Sutton was intensely interested in hands-on studies of birds in the field, he was commemorated by the center’s being named in his honor.

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Bringing the Sizzle Back to Wagoner

luegrass artists near and far have been rosining up their bows to play their fiddles hard at the upcoming Bluegrass & Chili Festival.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this September, the Bluegrass & Chili Festival is two days of live “pepper hot” music on three stages, activities, food, fun and chili in downtown Wagoner.

Where there’s the Bluegrass & Chili Festival, there is also Dell Davis.

Davis, the special events coordinator with the City of Wagoner, has been with the festival from the start, first as a volunteer, and then as its organizer.

“I’ve been with the festival every year from the very beginning except for one year – the year my twins were born, so I had sort of a legitimate reason for not being there,” Davis laughed. “We did the show 20 years in Tulsa in the very beginning, moved around, and this year will be our second (year) to be in

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Wagoner, and to be honest, we couldn’t be happier.

“Being here, the shows and the entertainment are downtown again, which gets us back to where we started, in a way,” she said. “People who have been coming to the festival for years, after we came to Wagoner told us that it really reminded them of when we were still in Tulsa – the downtown. There’s just something about the acoustics when the artists perform in the downtown area versus a more open area that truly enhances the sound.”

And what a sound it’s going to be.

As in previous years, the festival will be featuring a host of awardwinning artists to entertain the audiences. Among the audiencepleasing headliners slated to perform are Country Music Hall of Famers Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, plus frequent festival favorites, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.

Multitalented singer, songwriter and performer Rhonda Vincent also will be returning this year, with her band The Rage, as will Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out and The Edgar Loudermilk Band.

“Back by popular demand, we have the grasshiphopfusion, and the just plain funny, The Cleverlys -- their comedy and unusual music will leave audiences wanting more,” Davis said. “Add the superb talents of fiddle extraordinaire Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper this is a menu of sizzling entertainment.”

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In addition to the more wellknown artists, top regional bands will be entertaining on three different stages, performing a variety of music, such as country, bluegrass, gospel, classic rock, and rhythm and blues.

Further, other musical entertainment highlights will be The “Junior Showcase,” which is designed to give talented young people 21 and under stage exposure and experience in a noncompetitive showcase. As an extra incentive, an acoustic guitar will be awarded by a drawing of all the participants, and various dance groups will be kicking up their heels onstage at the festival.

But as there is bluegrass, so there is chili and the prestigious chili cookoff.

Above: American bluegrass singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhonda Vincent returns to this year’s Bluegrass & Chili Festival to entertain and delight bluegrass music fans.

Above: Talent such as Edgar Loudermilk, Jeff and Zack Autry performed at the 2018 festival. Several local artists will be performing on three stages at this year’s festival.

The Festival Street Market will include a variety of crafts, services and business showcases, Above: Popular comedy group, The Cleverlys. while little cowboys and “The Mid-America Regional Chili cowgirls can enjoy the free activities Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday at the Kiddie Korral. and very much a ‘big deal,’” Davis The Open Car Show will give event said. “The International Chili attendees the chance to see classic Society Division winning cook in the cars and modern marvel, and this traditional red division represents year, the festival also will be hosting the Festival in the World Cook-off in an antique tractor show.

2020 that boasts a $25,000 first prize.

“Other family fun includes “The Homestyle Division winner inflatables and of course delicious will also travel to the World Cook-Off food favorites,” Davis said. “All these where they will vie for a $20,000 first family activities will add spice to the prize,” she continued. “A nonprofit weekend of family fun.” division is open to nonprofits, The festival opens at 11 a.m. schools, churches, etc. and the Friday, Sept. 6, with one stage of winner will receive a $500 first prize. entertainment and the other two All cooking teams will compete for stages open at 6 p.m. awards …and of course, bragging Saturday, Sept. 7, festivities begin at rights.”

11 a.m. and continue through 11 p.m.

All teams will vie for awards for Coolers are not allowed, but lawn best of show, the coveted “hamchairs are recommended. manship,” open salsa honors and For additional Festival information bragging rights for a full year. For and contest applications contact those wanting a “taste” of the action, the Bluegrass & Chili Festival at festival attendees can also sample bluegrasschilifest@gmail.com. the award-winning chili with the Hotel information, campgrounds, purchase of an official taster kit. festival updates and a complete Bluegrass and chili aside, the list of festival partners may be festival will still sizzle with other found at www.bluegrasschilifest. family and family-friendly activities. com or by calling 918-485-2554.

This year’s festival is sponsored by City of Wagoner, GRDA, KOTV, Wagoner Chamber, Big Country 99.5, Downtown Wagoner and the Ft. Gibson Lake Association.

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Above: Celebration in the streets of downtown Tulsa on V-J Day.

REMEMBERING V-J DAY BROKEN ARROW MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM HOSTS 74TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION

BY MACY GOODNIGHT

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he Broken Arrow Military History Museum is wellknown for promoting patriotism through the preservation of military history and presenting thoughtful and inspiring events that honor our veterans and encourage community support and education.

On Aug. 14, 2019, at 7 p.m., they will host a celebration and tribute at the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Broken Arrow, located at 1111 S. Main Street, in observance of 74th Anniversary of V-J Day, the day the Japanese surrendered at the end of WWII in 1945. A stirring evening of special guests and activities are planned, including Dr. Clarence G. Oliver as Master of Ceremonies, and Guest Speaker, Mark Howell, Board Member of the Military History Museum. Miss Tulsa 2017, Maggie Bond, will sing the Star-Spangled Banner’s first and fourth stanzas, and “Taps” will be played at sunset.

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Other surprises are in store for this free event, and all are welcome to come and learn more about this extraordinary day in American history while honoring those who served.

Frank Reisinger, event coordinator, first organized the tribute five years ago, to commemorate and celebrate the 70th anniversary of V-J Day. His perspective of the details of that day are unique and quite special from a local standpoint.

Frank was 17 years old when he enlisted U.S. Army Air Corp in August 1944. After

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Below: Frank Reisinger and his younger brother on Boston Avenue, downtown Tulsa, on V-J Day.

basic training, he served in various roles around the states, awaiting his deployment overseas. “On Aug. 4, 1945, I was on a train to St. Louis the day we heard the bomb had been dropped in Hiroshima,” said Frank. “Three days later, another was dropped in Nagasaki.” At 93 years old, Frank’s memories of the wartime are vivid and clear. “We were fighting for our lives, and not just ours, but the whole world’s.”

On Aug. 14, 1945, Frank was on furlough at home in Tulsa for a few days to spend time with his family before his next assignment. His father owned a jewelry store on the fourth floor of the same building which housed the Orpheum Theater, at fourth and Boston. “There was me, my mother and father, and my sister and little brother there that day,” said Frank.

“This is the day we have been waiting for since Pearl Harbor. This is the day when Fascism finally dies, as we always knew it would.”

– US President, Harry S. Truman, Aug. 14, 1945 “We didn’t have air conditioning, so all of the windows were open. That’s when we heard all the noise from the street below. People were honking car horns and cheering. Someone came busting through the door and said the Japanese had surrendered.” He recalls looking down on the street, and ticker tape and paper falling from higher buildings like snow,” he said. “My little brother and I went down the elevator and onto the street to catch all of the falling paper.”

There were hundreds of people on the Downtown Tulsa streets that day, and they celebrated into the

Above: Event organizer and WWII Veteran, Frank Reisinger.

night. “The noise was deafening,” Frank said. Fortunately, someone happened to snap a photograph of Frank and his younger brother in the street at this incredible moment in time. “It was the most thrilling day of my life, next to the day I got married, of course,” said Frank with a smile. “We prevailed, and I feel that God was with us. This is my story, and it’s all true.”

For more information on The Broken Arrow Military History Museum and the V-J Day Commemoration, visit their website at okmhc.org, or call (918) 794-2712.

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If You Give

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BY SHANNON SMITH

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ne of my favorite children’s story books is If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff. It’s a silly story about a mouse who is offered a cookie, but wants a dozen other things before finally getting the cookie.

At my house you can always get them because I keep a bag of frozen baked cookies in my freezer at all times! Even better, I have bags of frozen cookie dough balls ready to pop into the oven.

In just minutes there are freshly baked cookies ready in case I need to bribe, console, or happy-up someone!

My UPS driver (I call him my driver because he delivers to my house nearly every day) receives a “thank you” cookie from me often, and I’ve been known to pass out cookies to those who labor in my yard. It’s just a simple way to show appreciation, and I can’t tell you how

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many times I’m told, “I haven’t had a homemade cookies in years.” (How can that be?)

I have to admit I don’t have a sweet tooth, and I rarely partake in the cookie party that comes out of my oven. I’d much prefer a wedge of cheese, but I know I’m in the minority.

I’m probably most known for my triple chocolate cookies because they’re like a brownie on steroids. The citrus ricotta cookies are great too, and satisfy those people who love anything lemony.

When my kids were in school I tried to convince them that taking cookies to their teachers was never a bad idea.

Sometimes at teacher conferences I would ask the teacher what her favorite cookie was, so I could file that very important information in my brain, and use it in the most necessary circumstances. I’d like to think at least

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one of those bags of cookies I sent to school helped soothe the stress and frustrations in the life of a teacher. It doesn’t hurt to bake cookies for your spouse either. I’ve learned that a couple of warm cookies can cover a whole lot of mistakes, or at least I hope so!

But with that said, I have to mention Laura Numeroff’s recent book called If You Give A Man A Cookie, a funny parody about how a man asks for a cookie, but spends the entire day obtaining it.

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• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted • 6 tbsp. butter • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped • 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped • 3 eggs • 1 cup sugar • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract • 1/3 cup flour • 1/4 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter, bittersweet chocolate, and semisweet chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Alternatively, you can melt it in a glass bowl in the microwave by heating

Citrus Ricotta Cookies Makes 2 dozen.

You have to start these cookies a day before you want to make them, but they’re worth the wait! They’re also worth all the zesting you have to do with the citrus fruits (you can make a juice smoothie with the actual fruit juice).

for one minute on high, stirring, and heating in thirty second increments until mixture is nearly melted. Then stir until completely melted. Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar together until smooth and pale in color. Add the cooled melted chocolate and vanilla, and blend. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Scoop the batter into mounds on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, placing the scoops 2” apart. Bake 10-12 minutes, until the tops begin to crack and look glossy. Cool cookies for ten minutes, and then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely.

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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. kosher salt 2 sticks (16 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 pound whole milk ricotta Grated zest of 2 lemons Grated zest of 2 limes grated zest of 1 orange

At least one day before baking these cookies, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In the bowl of a mixture with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar for five minutes, until well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time and mix until smooth. With the mixer on low, add the ricotta in small amounts, and then the lemon, lime, and orange zests. Stir in the flour mixture until just blended. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and scoop the dough with a cookie scoop and place cookies on parchment lined baking

Triple Chocolate Cookies Makes 2 dozen large, or 3 dozen small.

This is my most popular cookie recipe, and I’ve used it to make a lot of people happy.

Sometimes I make them big, and often I make small bite-sized cookies for larger events. Either way, this is how you win friends and put smiles on their faces!

sheet. Put pan into the freezer, and freeze until solid, about 8 hours. When ready to bake, line two more baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place frozen dough balls on baking sheets, two inches apart. Let set out for thirty minutes before placing in oven. Bake for 25 minutes, or until slightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool for ten minutes, then place cookies on a rack to cool completely. Frost each cookie with citrus glaze and serve.

Citrus Glaze: • 1 stick (8 ounces) butter, softened • 3 cups powdered sugar • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • Grated zest of one lemon • Grated zest of one lime • Grated zest of one orange In a bowl, beat the butter with the powdered sugar until smooth. Add lime juice and all three zests and blend until combined.

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August 4, 2019 - 5:30pm to 9pm Bowling for Rhinos 2019 Broken Arrow Lanes Bowling Center 4701 S Elm Pl Broken Arrow, OK (918) 455-4616 brokenarrowlanes.com August 10, 2019 - 10am to 2pm SandDazzle/Back to School Bash Nienhuis Park 3201 N 9th St Broken Arrow, OK brokenarrowok.gov August 12, 2019 - 8am to 1pm Operation Aware Golf Tournament Cedar Ridge Country Club 10302 S Garnett Rd Broken Arrow, OK (918) 582-7884 www.operationaware.org/golf August 17, 31, 2019 - 6pm to 9pm The Dinner Detective Hilton Garden Inn 420 W Albany St Broken Arrow, OK (918) 940-8444 www.thedinnerdetective.com CLAREMORE/ROGERS COUNTY Every Monday - 7pm to 8pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Society) Claremore Community Center 2301 N Sioux Ave Claremore, OK www.tops.org

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Every Saturday - 8am to 12pm Claremore’s Farmers Market Gazebo Park N Weenonah Ave Claremore, OK (918) 341-8688 visitclaremore.org

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August 25 - 28, 2019 Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Sale Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy Claremore, OK (918) 694-7653 owasso.rhealana.com

August 15, 2019 - 6pm Summer in the Park: Music and Movie Night Downtown Commons 224 E A St Jenks, OK jenkschamber.com August 17, 2019 - 12pm to 5pm Salsa Festival Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Dr Jenks, OK (918) 528-1507 www.okaquarium.org OWASSO & COLLINSVILLE August 17, 2019 - 6pm to 10pm Hooray for Hollywood Gala 2019 Casino & Auction Tulsa Technology Center 10800 N 140th E Ave Owasso, OK owassochamber.com/auction August 24, 2019 - 8am to 4pm Wings, Wheels & Wishes Fly-in Car & Bike Show Airman Acres Airport 126th St N & Memorial Collinsville, OK (918) 510-3423

August 29, 2019 - 6pm to 9pm Food Truck Thursday Historic Downtown Claremore 419 W Will Rogers Blvd Claremore, OK (918) 341-5881 www.downtownclaremore.org JENKS Every Monday - 6pm Coca-Cola Family Movie Night Riverwalk 300 Riverwalk Terrace Jenks, OK (918) 299-8000 riverwalktulsa.com

SAPULPA Every Thursday - 5:30pm to 7:30 pm Sapulpa Artists’ Guild Painting Classes Sapulpa Senior Citizen Center 515 E Dewey Ave Sapulpa, OK 74066 (918) 224-8106 sapulpachamber.com

Every Saturday - 8am to 12pm Jenks Saturday Market Downtown Jenks 7th St & Main Jenks, OK (918) 629-9495 fb.com/jenkssaturdaymarket

August 19, 2019 Adulting Classes Sapulpa Public Library 27 W Dewey Ave Sapulpa, OK 74066 (918) 224-5624 cityofsapulpa.net

COMMUNITY CALENDAR TULSA Every Saturday - 7am to 11am Cherry Street Farmers Market 1360 E 15th St Tulsa, OK tulsafarmersmarket.org

August 10, 2019 - 11:30 am to 6pm Women’s Business Expo DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 616 W 7th St Tulsa, OK (918) 587-8000

Every Saturday - 8am to 4pm Tulsa Flea Market Expo Square - River Spirit Expo 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK (918) 744-1386 www.tulsafleamarket.net

August 14, 2019 - 8:30am to 4:30 pm Tulsa Business Leaders Conference Renaissance Hotel - Seville Ballroom 6808 S 107th E Ave Tulsa, OK (918) 749-1481 tab-services.com

Every Sunday - 2:30pm to 6:30pm Sunday Concert Series Guthrie Green 111 E M.B. Brady St Tulsa, OK (918) 574-2421 guthriegreen.com

August 15, 2019 - 6pm to 8pm Back to School Picnic The Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way E Tulsa, OK gatheringplace.org

Every Wednesday - 7:30am to 11am Brookside Farmers Market Food Pyramid Parking Lot 41st & S Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK tulsafarmersmarket.org

August 16-17, 2019 Tulsa Bead Market Expo Square - Fair Meadows Exhibit Hall 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK (903) 734-3335 www.thebeadmarket.net

August 9 - September 1, 2019 - 8pm Mamma Mia! Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK (918) 596-7111 tulsapac.com

August 17-18, 2019 Midwest Arms Collector Gun Show Expo Square - River Spirit Expo 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK (660) 956-6004 www.macshows.com August 20 - September 8, 2019 - 7:30pm Hamilton Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK (918) 596-7111 tulsapac.com

August 9-18, 2019 NSBA World Championship Show & Breeders Championship Futurity Expo Square - Ford Truck Arena 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK (847) 623-6722 www.nsba.com/bcf

August 23, 2019 - 8:30am to 4:30 pm Veteran Affairs Mental Health Summit Allen Chapman Student Union 440 S Gary Ave Tulsa, OK fb.com/muskogeeva August 23, 2019 - 8am to 2pm 2019 Golf Scramble LaFortune Park Golf Course 5501 S Yale Ave Tulsa, OK www.lafortuneparkgolf.com

August 24, 2019 - 10am to 5pm Maker Faire Expo Square - Central Park Hall 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK (918) 779-6025 tulsa.makerfaire.com August 24, 2019 - 11am to 5pm India Fest/UTSAV 2019 Expo Square - River Spirit Expo 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK (918) 853-9263 iagtok.com August 24, 2019 - 4pm to 11:59pm Marvel Trivia Bar Crawl Welltown Brewing 114 W Archer St Tulsa, OK crawlwith.us August 24, 2019 - 5pm to 8pm Wild Brew Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK (918) 336-7778 www.wildbrew.org August 24, 2019 - 7am to 10am Tulsa Running Club Equalizer 5K RiverWest Festival Park 2100 S Jackson Ave Tulsa, OK tulsarunningclub.com August 27 - September 1, 2019 Tulsa Reining Classic Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK (580) 759-2525 tulsareining.com

August 27, 2019 - 6pm to 8pm Free Introduction to Fencing Class Southminster Presbyterian Church Community Center 3500 S Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK (918) 928-2663 www.tulsafencing.com August 27, 2019 - 8:30am to 10am 2019 August Small Business Education Hampton Inn & Suites 8220 E Regal Pl Tulsa, OK bixbychamber.chambermaster.com August 28, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8pm GriefShare Asbury United Methodist Church 6767 S Mingo Rd Tulsa, OK bixbychamber.chambermaster.com August 30-31, 2019 Blue Whale Comedy Festival Tulsa Arts District 423 N Main St Tulsa, OK bluewhalecomedyfestival.com August 30-31, 2019 Burn Tulsa Music Festival Pearl Beach Brew Pub 418 S Peoria Ave Tulsa, OK (918) 895-6798 pearlbeachbrewpub.com August 31, 2019 - 6pm to 10pm Wine and Jazz Night POSTOAK Lodge 5323 W 31st St N Tulsa, OK (918) 425-2112 postoaklodge.com

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