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Affordable Resolutions to Your Tax Problems

BY KATHY SMITH

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ackling tax problems can be frightening if you are trying to work them out on your own.

You might need to file back taxes, deal with sales tax, have IRS concerns, make decisions about paying mounting tax penalties and interest. More shocking, is to find out you have overpaid a settlement firm or a professional representative to work out your problems with no progress or results.

Sadly, many people relate stories how they had been taken advantage of and spent thousands to tens of thousands of dollars desperately seeking tax relief help.

Individuals and small businesses in a tax crisis can find ‘real help’ from High Tower Accounting & Tax, they are affordable, know the ins and outs of complex tax situations, also how to deal with the various tax collection branches. Most importantly, the firm’s founder and owner, Rebecca Olson is an accredited professional and IRS Enrolled Agent. Her early career was working in media relations before finding her fulfillment in accounting.

Left: High Tower Accounting & Tax founder and owner, Rebecca Olson.

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After spending several years working for a private Tulsa CPA firm, she moved forward to provide a more customized personal approach to accounting and financial services.

Why is being an Enrolled Agent important to resolving your tax problems? Enrolled Agents are federally authorized tax practitioners who have demonstrated technical competence in tax law and are the only taxpayer representatives licensed to practice by the United States government. Only EAs, attorneys, and CPAs may represent taxpayers without limitation before the IRS. EAs advise and represent taxpayers who are being examined by the IRS, unable to pay, wish to avoid or recover penalties. EAs also prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts and other entities with tax-reporting requirements.

Unlike attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not specialize in taxes, all EAs specialize in taxation and are required by the federal government to maintain their professional skills with continuing professional education.

Olson explained, “Over the years I have worked with clients who first hired larger firms and ultimately overpaid for services and still in a big mess

Olson added.

Tax services include federal and state tax issues; including all 50 states: Tax resolution and planning in the areas of business, personal and specialty taxes.

• Tax audit representation.

• Assistance with levies and liens.

• Accounts considered uncollectable.

• Penalty abatements.

• Payroll tax representation.

• Offers in compromise.

• Installment agreements.

“I believe we are stewards of what we have in our hands and hope deferred can make a heart sick. Our whole heart is helping individuals and business owners get their lives financially back on track.” (some overpaid as much as $6,000.00 to $30,000.00!). They have come to me deeply ashamed, defeated with little or no hope.”

High Tower Accounting & Tax has HEART. The firm’s mission is to restore hope to their clients and get their tax issues resolved. “I believe we are stewards of what we have in our hands and hope deferred can make a heart sick. Our whole heart is helping individuals and business owners get their lives financially back on track,”

• Innocent spouse relief.

• State income tax representation.

• Sales tax representation.

• Assist filing delinquent taxes.

Olson is passionate about helping other business owners succeed by equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and services they need to flourish.

In addition to being an Enrolled Agent, she is a member of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, Wagoner Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Enrolled Agents

and a partner with the Bradford Tax Institute.

Rebecca leads the team at High Tower Accounting & Tax with excellence. She volunteers her time with her Church, on the Executive Committee with the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, as a Leadership Broken Arrow graduate, and has a Entrepreneurial Spirit of Excellence Scholarship she founded for Wagoner High School Students. Her heart is for the community and works to ensure she stays involved so her ability to serve her clients stays abreast of ever changing laws and legislation.

High Tower Accounting & Tax, is your all-in-one financial solution.

Handling the finances of your business should not be a cause of stress. With over 47 years of combined experience, the team at High Tower strives to empower business owners through business consulting, tax preparation, accounting, payroll services and other high-quality business solutions.

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klahoma hosts many festivals that are praise-worthy; and one of the biggest festivals is Rooster Days in Broken Arrow. The annual Rooster Days Festival dates have recently changed – the previously announced dates took place in May, but the new dates are now June 9 through June 12. Other changes, all progressive, are also occurring and add to the overall enjoyment of the festivities.

“We have transitioned to a Cashless system this year,” explains Amber Hinkle, Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Events Director. “This means our guests will not have to stop and purchase food tickets, as they have had to do in years past. This year, they can use their personal debit and credit cards at all our food vendor locations, without having to first stop and purchase food tickets. If we have guests who prefer to use cash, we will have a “Cash to Card Coop,” where they can exchange their cash for a gift card that can be used on-site with our food vendors. We hope this allows attendees to get to the fun faster than ever before!”

Rooster Days is a long standing and important tradition to the city of Broken Arrow and indeed, many people within the state go out of their way to attend. The festival offers indoor and outdoor vendors, crowd favorite food stands, and entertainment in various forms. Musical acts are highly anticipated; and the change in dates for the festival has not affected the lineup.

“We were fortunate that all of our previously announced musical guests were available for these new dates, so our lineup remains the same,” asserts Hinkle.

Musicians performing at Rooster Days includes Travis Kidd, The Crowe Band, the Red Dirt Rangers, Braden Jamison and the Neon Strangers, and Weston Horn and the Hush.

“We are thrilled to be able to provide the Broken Arrow and surrounding communities with new ride options,

Above Left: The James Family at Rooster Days

Above: Rooster Days Cornhole Tournament

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new promotions and an updated midway experience,” enthuses Jennifer Conway, president and CEO of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce. “We are looking forward to a great relationship with Wagner’s Carnival and all the new amenities and promotions they will provide to the Rooster Days festival.”

Well-known as the longest running festival in Oklahoma, Rooster Days is a family fun even for all ages. Attendees always look forward to making delightful new memories every year; the festival always has activities, food

and music for all ages, and the Rooster Days Parade always a great favorite enjoyed by all.

Dates and Photo courtesy of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce times for the established Above: 2022 Miss Rooster Days, Jasmin Bell. happenings of Rooster Days are as follows: 2022, 4:00p.m., Main Street (starts • Rooster Days Fun Run: June 11, at College Street and ends at 2022, 8:05a.m., Central Park Mason Drive) • Rooster Days 5K Run: June 11, • Rooster Days Cornhole 2022, 8:00a.m., Central Park Tournament: June 11, 2022, • Rooster Days Parade: June 10, Central Park (Registration at noon, games start at 1:00p.m.)

The 91st Annual Rooster Days Festival is presented by the TTCU Federal Credit Union, the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Broken Arrow and is held at Central Park, 1500 South Main Street, Broken Arrow.

For more information about the Rooster Days entertainment and events, visit the website at www.roosterdays. com, or call the Broken Arrow Chamber office at (918) 893-2100.

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A Gem of a Rock Show!

The 2022 Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society Show

BY CHRISTY STEPHENS

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he exploration of rocks and minerals is a fascinating one, and for those that have a curiosity about geology and aspects of earth sciences, the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society show in July is a perfect place to begin learning.

The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society is dedicated to encouraging interest in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils and artifacts, and do so by providing educational programs for schools and adult groups at any time of the year. The show has been running for over 30 years, and the society itself has been in existence since 1958.

There will be many exhibits to look at and activities to enjoy; according to Show Director Eric Hamshar, the show will feature a fluorescent room with glowing rocks, a Kids Zone with fun and educational activities, demonstrations of rock polishing and jewelry making, vendors selling rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, crystals and much more.

“Every show is a little bit different,” says Hamshar. “We have a few new vendors this year and some new displays; and our fluorescent room has grown a bit.

“People will see rocks and minerals from all over the world,

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from lapis lazuli to Indonesian The Tulsa Rock and Mineral petrified wood, along with many Society show will take place things from all across U.S. There Saturday, July 16, 9:00a.m. to will be a really huge variety of 6:00p.m., and Sunday, July 17, things to see and buy.”

10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Some of the rocks and minerals Exchange Center at Expo Square, on display have fossils, which Tulsa County Fairgrounds. For adds an extra level of interest to more information, contact Eric the show. It’s not every day that Hamshar at johnhamshar@ one has an opportunity to view an yahoo.com, or visit www. actual, physical sample of so many rockandmineralshows.com. years past!

When asked about the most interesting aspects of rock and Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society P.O. BOX 2292 | TULSA, OK mineral collecting and studying, WWW.ROCKANDMINERALSHOWS.COM Hamshar’s reply is enthusiastic.

“The wonderous variety of things that come out of the earth and the amazing things people do with them!” Hamshar declares.

“There are so many ways to get into the hobby. Science, beauty and curiosity bring people together in the love of rocks. This show is really a gateway that allows visitors to explore their interests, and there is truly something for everyone.

“I encourage people to join the club! We are very open to new members, and the show is a great place to do just that.”

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Blue Bell’s “Taste of Summer”

20th Anniversary Celebrates with 20 Flavors!

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unshine, swimming, boating, picnics, holidays – there are so many things to love about summertime, and enjoying ice cream on a hot day or evening definitely ranks as one of the season’s top pleasures. On July 16, the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, 1-800-Water Damage and Blue Bell Ice Cream are happy to present their 20th annual Taste of Summer, an all you can eat ice cream festival, featuring the many delicious flavors of Blue Bell.

Blue Bell Creameries created the festival 20 years ago as an annual way to say thanks to the community of Broken Arrow

and beyond for their support. In addition to the main event of ice cream, live entertainment, cooling stations, food trucks, vendors and a Get Active Zone for all ages will also be featured. Typically, the local dance and music studios are invited to participate in providing the entertainment.

“We have over 20 flavors of

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Blue Bell Ice Cream to try, as well as other Blue Bell novelty items,” says Lindsay Cunningham, Communications and Marketing Director of the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce.

“We have a Get Active Zone with local partners that bring fun activities to get the kiddos moving around and teach them healthy habits. We will have arts and crafts for the kids to do again this year, and we will also have outdoor vendors for shopping. We have several food trucks, as well.”

Novelty flavors from Blue Bell that will be featured are: Moo Bars, Crunch Bars, Banana Pops, Fudge Bars, Bullets and Ice Cream Sandwiches. Blue Bell Creameries has always been dedicated to creating high quality ice cream; the company’s products consistently ranks as one of the top three best selling ice creams in the country. The Broken Arrow plant has been open since 1992, and the company itself has been in the business of providing cold, delicious treats as its sole product since 1958.

Taste of Summer is one of the ultimate family and friends fun festivals, with a huge block party vibe. Ice cream has a unique quality of its own – just one bite can bring back memories of summers past, lazy days at the lake, summertime picnics, and days spent with lifelong friends.

Advance tickets are $5.00 in advance before July 1, $7 after July 1, and $8 at the gate on the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased on the website, www. tasteofsummerba.com. The

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festivities begin at 9 a.m and go until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16. The Taste of Summer is located at Central Park Community Center, 1500 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow.

For more information, visit the website at www.tasteofsummerba. com.

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FIREWORKS SHOWS, DISPLAYS & EXTRAVAGANZAS

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s the Fourth of July approaches, local communities throughout Oklahoma are gearing-up for some unforgettable celebrations. Tulsa and surrounding towns have some of the best fireworks shows in the state. We have created a great list of some of the best places to enjoy the colorful night skies!

BARTLESVILLE Bartlesville Freedomfest July 4, 2022. 9:30 p.m.

Sooner Park 420 SE Madison Blvd. Bartlesville OK http://www.bartlesvillekiwanis.org Julia: 918-977-3400 BIXBY Bixby Freedom Celebration July 1, 2022 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

At Bentley Park Sports Complex 8505 E 148th St. S, Bixby, OK 74008 Free Admission Hosted by The Bridge Church The eighth Annual Bixby Freedom Celebration is a free, communitywide event, full of patriotism and family-friendly fun. You will find a variety of food vendors, representation of several military branches, and much more. A patriotic program will incorporate a public swearing in ceremony of new military recruits at 8:45 p.m. The 2022 Bixby Freedom Celebration is expected to bring in at least 20,000 attendees.

918.394.4330 BRISTOW Sam Varner Memorial Fireworks Celebration July 2, 2022 Bristow, OK Festivities begin at 5:00p.m.

CATOOSA LibertyFest Rogers Point Park Catoosa 4000 U.S. Route 66, Claremore 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

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Grand Lake Fireworks Sunday, July 3, 2022 Disney, OK 9:30 p.m.

One of the prettiest and most on-thewater accessible spots in the state to view the fireworks celebrating our nation, the waters of South Grand Lake offers viewing possibilities for miles. For more information and updated details, visit: www.grandlakeliving.com/events/2022grand-lake-fireworks or www. grandlakefireworks.com 2022 Duck Creek Fireworks July 4 @ 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Ketchum, OK In front of Cherokee and Arrowhead Yacht Clubs on Grand Lake 33152 Browning Lane, Afton, OK Enjoy the return of the annual Warbirds Flyover, the fly-in at South Grand Lake Regional Airport and all the favorite festivities! Check www.grandlakeliving.com for updated details.

CLAREMORE Claremore’s Fourth of July Celebration July 2, 2022, 6 - 10:30 p.m.

Free Admission & Parking Claremore Lake Park East Blue Starr Drive, Claremore, OK 74017 Visit www.moreclaremore.com for updates and more information.

COLLINSVILLE Independence Day Celebration July 2, 2022 All Day Parade on Main Street beginning at 9 a.m.

Collinsville, OK Details to be announced, visit www. cityofcollinsville for updated news and details.

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EDMOND Liberty Fest June 19-July 4 Downtown Business District, Edmond, OK One of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the U.S., LibertyFest takes place between Santa Fe Avenue and North Kelley in Mitch Park. This two week long festival culminates on July 4 with a parade, live entertainment, inflatables for the children and the biggest firework display in the OKC metro area. Fireworks are launched in Hafer Park. Visit www. libertyfest.org for more details and information.

JENKS BoomFest July 4, 2022 Hosted by the city of Jenks At Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarian Drive, Jenks OK All day event Back Lawn, Food trucks and children activities www.jenkschamber.com LAWTON Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Fest July 2 Elmer Thomas Park, third and NW Ferris Avenue A car show, a motorcycle show, children activities, and a live concert all make this celebration a day of fun! People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets for a lovely summer day, ending with a spectacular fireworks display.

For more information, contact the Arts & Humanities Division, (580) 581-3470 or (580) 581-3471.

MIDWEST CITY July 4 Tribute to Liberty Joe B. Barnes Regional Park off East Reno Ave. Activities begin at 6:00p.m., fireworks at 9:45p.m.

This is a free Independence Day festival

that will feature activities, musical concerts, food trucks and a fireworks display. Visitors can bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. www.midwestcityok.org MUSKOGEE Fireworks at the Castle June 15-July 4 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Castle of Muskogee 3400 Fern Mountain Road, Muskogee OK Large selection of high-quality product for every type of celebration Paved parking lot Indoor air-conditioned shopping Knowledgeable and friendly salespeople Wide variety of Fountains, Reloadables, Novelty items, Sparklers, Roman Candles and Heavyweights 100+ new items for 2021. Check back for daily updates, www.okcastle.com OKLAHOMA CITY OKC fourth Fest in the Boathouse District July 4, 2022 All Day Boathouse District, 725 S. Lincoln Bouleverd, Oklahoma City, OK The celebrations along the Oklahoma Riverfront include DJs, food trucks, children’s activities and lawn games. Visitors can float on the water in canoes and kayaks and view the fireworks beginning at 9:45p.m. Visit www.riversportokc.org/ events for more information.

OWASSO Red, White and Boom Fireworks July 4, 2022, ,9 - 10 p.m.

Owasso, OK Fireworks will be launched from The Greens in Owasso 13600 East 84th St. N., Owasso, OK 74055 Tune your radios to KYFM 100.1 to enjoy patriotic music during the fireworks show!

Free admission.

Visit www.cityofowasso.com for updates and more information.

For questions, please call: 918-376-1539 PONCA CITY July 4, 2022 Fireworks start at Dark Lake Ponca 1688 L.A. Cann Drive, Ponca City, OK The beautiful fireworks will be musically choreographed and we be on full display in the night skies over Lake Ponca. The music portion of the fireworks display will be simulcast on local radio stations 1007.FM KPNC and 99.3 KLOR.

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SKIATOOK Fantasy in the Sky July 4, 2022 Skiatook Municipal Airport 1501 S Lombard Ln, Skiatook, OK 74070 Not your typical fireworks venue! The Skiatook Municipal Airport is the location for Skiatook’s annual fireworks display, and all are encouraged to come and enjoy a huge fireworks show and family and friends fun.

Food vendors will be on-site, including the must-have summer favorite, snow cones.

Fireworks begin 30 minutes after dark.

Fantasy in the Sky is an annual even sponsored by the City of Skiatook and area businesses. Visit www.skiatookchamber. com for more details and updates.

Folds of Honor FreedomFest Monday, July 4, 2022 Dream Keepers Park 1875 S Boulder Park Dr, Tulsa, OK 74119 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

A long-standing tradition, in Tulsa, fireworks can be viewed from miles around!

Corresponding patriotic music can be heard by tuning into 740AM and 102.3FM KRMG radio station www.freedomfesttulsa.com

SPERRY Fire over the Water July 4, 2022 At Cross Timbers Marina, Skiatook Lake 12301 Cross Timbers Dr, Sperry, OK 74073 Whether you watch the fireworks display from a boat or from the shore, beautiful Skiatook Lake is a lovely spot to enjoy Independence Day festivities. Fireworks start 15 minutes after dark.

YUKON Freedom Fest in Yukon July 3 8:00a.m to 10:00p.m. & fourth, 2022 5:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.

Yukon City Park & Chisholm Trail Park 2200 S. Holly, 500 W. Vandament Daytime activities for everyone, contests, food trucks and fireworks on both evenings!

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra closes out the celebration.

Daytime activities are held at City Park, while the evening festivities take place at Chisholm Trail Park. For additional information, visit www.yukonok.gov/ freedom-fest.

STILLWATER Boomer Blast July 1, 2022 Boomer Lake, Stillwater Lakeview Road & North Boomer Road Lots of fun activities during the day, swimming and boating, live music, a fishing tournament and delicious food, including pulled port sandwiches and caramel apples.

Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m.; for more information, visit www.stillwater.org.

Tulsa Drillers Games and Firework Shows July 1 and 2, 7:05 p.m.; July 3, 6:05 p.m.

ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. https://www.milb.com/tulsa/tickets/singlegame-tickets

TENKILLER July 3, 2022 Lake Tenkiller, Tenkiller State Park 448159 E. 979 Road, Vian, OK Fireworks begin at dusk, and admission to the park is free. Activities for the children begin on July 2 and continue through July 4. For more information, contact (918) 489-5025.

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MWP Cleaning Ser Leaders in Residential Cleaning, Sanitation, Decontamination

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year after founding Midwest Pathogend Services – a leader in whole-space disinfection and decontamination services – Midwest Pathogend Services decided to bring their specialized brand of cleaning services to residential spaces.

“We’ve been doing high-end disinfection for the past year – hotels, businesses, schools, and other large spaces, etc., but throughout the pandemic, more and more people started reaching out to us – residences – to ask if we did

‘cleaning-type’ services,” says Chuck Peeples. “That seemed like a natural progression for us, so we created an offshoot of the main company, creating a new business, MWP (Midwest Pathogend) Cleaning Services.”

Chris Schultheis, who had spent the last 20 years in the healthcare industry and Life Sciences area learned three years ago about a then-newly developed technology developed by a microbiologist, which, combined with a seven percent Hydrogen Peroxide fogging formula

called CURoxide provided his customers the most comprehensive decontamination possible.

As MWP owners, Schultheis and Peeples retain the same knowledge base, thoroughness, and professionalism previously utilized at Midwest Pathogend into the residential market, while expanding their services offered to best serve their new customers.

“Whether it’s move-ins and move-outs, routine cleaning, postconstruction cleaning, we offer a wide variety of residential cleaning services for most spaces,” he said.

“Several of our employees – we have six in all, at this point – come from a housekeeping or janitorial background,” Peeples added.

“For example, our Left: Whether you have very valuable heirloom or collector’s pieces, or a less valuable garage sale find, your MWP Professional Cleaning Specialist is trained to give special care when cleaning your décor.

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rvices “There’s a difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfection – a real difference, and our staff understands this.” senior technician and residential lead is a woman named Jessica Steadman, who already worked for us (at Midwest Pathogend), but who also had a background in house cleaning, so she has experience in both sides of the business.

“For residential customers, we offer both disinfection or cleaning (services), or both, depending on the level of services requested.

Should someone want both (disinfection and cleaning), we’ll go in and take care of the cleaning first then wait a day or two and follow it up with the disinfection process. It’s possible that it would be the same crew handling both jobs, but they’re two completely different processes, which is (continued on next page)

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“Whether it’s move-ins and move-outs, routine cleaning, post-construction cleaning, we offer a wide variety of residential cleaning services for most spaces.” important to understand.”

Services provided in a routine cleaning include the vacuuming and washing of hard surface floors, dusting items on furniture and lampshades, vacuuming, edging and grooming carpets, wet-wiping ceiling fans (if accessible), hanging light fixtures, and vents, cleaning the interior and exterior of toilets, cleaning mirrors, glass in picture frames, and other glass surfaces, wet-wiping doors, door frames, doorknobs, and light switch plates, and cleaning household appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, etc.

Additional services may be added to a routine cleaning in the form of interior and exterior window cleaning, linen change, and outdoor space

cleaning, including porches, patios, etc.

MWP Cleaning Services is a member of the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, and the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, and their employees are Above: Reliable and expertly trained, MWP Professional certified through the Cleaning Specialists seriously deep clean kitchens to HCT (House Cleaning remove any dirt and grime resulting in a healthy clean Technician) training and kitchen environment. certification program. might make a surface appear clean Peeples said that the quality but leave behind a residue that could of employees is what makes the be a breeding ground for germs. difference with MWP. There’s a difference between cleaning, “Our people sanitizing, and disinfection – a real understand the difference, and our staff understands difference between this. ” true cleaning and For more information or a quote true disinfection,” about residential services, visit he said. “Because www.mwpcleaning.com or call of the Midwest (918)984-3588.

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In general, crystal should be cleaned every two to six months. The frequency of cleaning required depends on where it is used and how easy it is to get to the piece. Extremely large pieces like 20-foot chandeliers can get away with being cleaned only once a year.

Since crystal lighting is being featured in virtually every room of the house these days, some pieces may need more frequent cleaning based on their location. Chandeliers used in kitchens will need more detailed cleaning due to oil and grease buildup, as well as dust sticking to the components due to moisture from sinks and stoves.

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Christmas in July BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center Delivers

BY CHRISTY STEPHENS

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et your Christmas stockings out early -it’s time for Christmas in July at the BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center! Top of the line products and procedures are available at drastically reduced prices.

“Our top procedures for Christmas in July are Botox, dermal fillers such as Juvederm Ultra, Ultra Plus, Voluma, Volbella, Vollure and Bellafill, as well as our weight loss injectables,” states Melody Hawkins, of BA Med Spa. “For this reason, of course we will be including all of the items once again for Christmas in July, with unlimited pre-purchasing; this allows our patients the opportunity to bulk buy and save for another year. We have expanded upon this by patient request and will be including two new amazing dermal fillers for the line of savings: Radiesse and Sculptra.”

The staff at the BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center are very professional and knowledgeable, and at the same time friendly and welcoming; and the variety of products, programs and services all contribute to the continuing success of their clients’ wellness needs.

“Our weight loss programs differ from any other physiciansupervised program in the level of care and attention each patient receives. When we first started 12 years ago, we began with one standard weight loss program that fit most people’s needs; but since then, we have expanded dramatically! We now offer various plans from our original hCG and Lipotropic plans to now include things like keto plans, IV drip therapy, InBody analysis and our newest plan, Semaglutide.

We are very proud and excited to offer this into our line of weight loss protocols, as it works on

Above: BA Med Spa staff.

all body types and our patients are getting amazing, dramatic results! In the most recent study, patients will lose on average over 12 percent of their body weight over six months; and not just that, they are keeping the pounds off for good.

“Additionally, all our plans may have a “base package,” but in the end look very different for each patient because we are constantly working with you to get your individual needs met. So, we may all start at the same point, but some patients may do better when we add in an appetite suppressant that we can then both prescribe and dispense at the same time through our drive-thru pharmacy.

We have a team of dedicated medical professionals partnering with our patients to help everyone achieve their individual goals.

“No matter who the patient is,

what area of concern they have, or what treatment option we recommended during their complimentary consultation all our patients from weight loss and hormones to aesthetics want to look and feel better.

We have worked continuously for over a decade to not only offer the most stateof-the-art procedures and technologies, and best patient experience so that when anyone walks out our door, they know we have done everything to earn our mission statement, which is: we strive to improve the lives of the patients we serve.”

The BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center opened in January 2010,

Above: (L-R) Lumvive System, TNS Recovery Complex, HA Rejuvenating Hydrator, and TNA Advanced Plus System.

and this will be the 12th year for the Christmas in July sale.

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Spring Cleaning!

Great Ways to Keep Your Home Safe and Smelling Great

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inter has finally faded away and spring colors are in bloom. While it might look restorative outside your home, your chimney and dryer vents may still be dealing with a gloomy, cold weather hangover. A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enable you to enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change.

Here are a few reasons why spring cleaning is important: • Breathing – Seems like a simple issue considering it’s a necessity of life. But when your home is lingering of creosote and ash the air becomes stagnant, and your respiratory health suffers. A solid spring chimney cleaning improves the air quality of your home and makes you feel better.

With a clean smelling chimney, your mood will improve and you’ll be open to welcoming visitors.

• Safety - Approximately 23,000 chimney fires occur every year, causing nearly a billion dollars in damage, and potentially the loss of lives. Having your chimney professionally cleaned annually will help you avoid a disaster.

• As for your dryer vent, lint doesn’t Left: For over 43 years, Black Hat Cleaning Services owner David Harris, Sr. has been serving N.E. Oklahoma.

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just accumulate in your lint trap; signs your dryer vents are beginning to it can also build up in your dryer get clogged and need to be cleaned. vents. As most of us know, this lint • Regular loads of clothes are not dry is extremely flammable; it is the after a full cycle. buildup of this lint that can lead to • Clothes or the dryer are too hot to dryer fires. touch after use.

Why have your dryer vents • The inside of the dryer has a damp, professionally cleaned. musty odor.

As lint and other debris build up in • Loads begin taking progressively the dryer vents, it constricts airflow to longer and longer to dry completely. the dryer. With less air, the dryer is • The laundry room or area around forced to work harder to heat the the dryer becomes significantly air, producing hotter and hotter air warmer after use. as the dryer vents get progressively • More lint is found in the lint trap or more clogged. If the dryer vents are can be seen around exterior vents. not cleaned, the superheated air can By having your dryer vents ignite the lint in the vents and lead to professionally cleaned, you can help a home fire. protect your family by significantly The U.S. Consumer Product Safety reducing the risk of a dryer fire in Commission estimates that clogged your home. dryer vents are the cause of more than Black Hat Cleaning Services Owner 15,000 home fires each year. These dryer David Harris, Sr. helps homeowners fires cause more than $200 million in with honesty, integrity and damages to homes and properties – but unsurpassed professionalism. When can be largely prevented with regular you see him in his iconic black top hat, dryer vent cleanings. you know you’re getting the absolute Having your dryer vents best in chimney, air duct and dryer professionally cleaned can make your vent cleaning. home safer by reducing the risk of a David Harris, Sr. started his chimney dryer fire. sweep and dryer vent cleaning business Signs your dryer vents may be in 1977. Over the years, his company clogged. has evolved into a trusted name in the While it is recommended to have your business. “It’s amazing in this industry dryer vents cleaned about once per year, to have this kind of longevity,” he said. how often your dryer is used can impact “Everywhere I go, I wear my hat. I always how often they need to be maintained. wanted everyone to recognize my However, your dryer may be offering company with my black top hat.” you clues that it is time for a dryer The services provided by Black Hat vent cleaning! The following are six encompass comprehensive safety and Below: You can’t miss the Black Hat Cleaning van when it’s in your neighborhood.

overall health in the home. Chimney sweep services, as well as dryer duct cleaning, are essential for fire prevention, and air duct cleaning is vital for the air quality inside the home, ensuring a healthy breathing environment. These maintenance services also help keep your home smelling nice too.

Fire burning chimneys are recommended to be cleaned depending on wood-burning capacity, with a standard recommendation of professional sweep every 3 to 4 ricks of wood burned. Gas burning fireplaces only need to be cleaned every 15 to 20 years. “If you’re not sure if your chimney needs cleaning, at least have it inspected,” David said. “If you’ve never had it cleaned, clean it!”

Dryer duct cleaning is sometimes overlooked by homeowners but should be a top priority regarding fire safety.

Many home fires are caused every year by the lint that gets trapped within the pipes and, once ignited, can quickly burn throughout a home. “Dryer lint is the best thing you can use to start a campfire,” said David. “It is highly flammable. You don’t want that trapped in your dryer vent as a fire hazard.”

David’s sound advice for homeowners is only a small part of the comprehensive service provided by Black Hat. Honesty and integrity are at the forefront of his business practice and what his customers see when they see him in his top hat. “My customers know that they can trust me to be honest, and take care of them, give them peace of mind.”

Over the years, just as David’s hat has gotten taller, the services have evolved to become more efficient, time-saving and thorough. Chimney cleaning can take up to 45 minutes. David loves his work and the people he serves. “This is my 43rd year in business with many more years ahead.”

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CONTEST

Share Your Fun Day in Claremore Photo for a Chance to Win Cash Prizes!

BY KATHY SMITH

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e want to put your best Claremore, Oklahoma photo in the spotlight.

During your visit to this vibrant town take a great photo and upload it to our Valuenews.com website ‘SUBMIT A PHOTO’ gallery and you will be entered to win up to $500 Cash!

What will your photo experience be? There is lots to see and do in Claremore, located on historic Route 66. It’s a treasure-trove of photo opportunities filled with eclectic shops and unique boutiques, antiques, craft emporiums, museums, restaurants, and galleries. Outdoor

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adventure enthusiasts will enjoy Claremore Lake, parks, and many miles of multi-use trails. Here’s how to get started: Submit your photos to the contest by going to www.valuenews.com/ submit-photo_id176 Questions?

Call Value News, at (918)828-9600.

What Can You Win? In August our photo judges will select a handful of our favorite photos in each of the following categories. These photos will then be voted on by our staff and the Visit Claremore panel. The categories are as follows: • Places/Culture • People • Landscapes • Nature & Wildlife • Adventure/Action • *Best Overall Category Prizes The winning images from the five

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themed categories will receive a Value News $100 Cash Prize. *Best Overall Winner The best overall winner will receive a $500 Cash Prize from Value News Magazine.

Monthly Prizes

In addition, a ‘photo of the month’ will be selected from all the photos entered each month to be featured on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media pages. Photo of the Month winner will win a $50.00 Cash Prize; and be featured in Value News Magazine’s Destination Claremore’s article section.

How Does it Work?

Travelers from all over the world are invited to enter their best Claremore Day Trip travel photos into our photo contest. You don’t have to be a pro. You just have to have a good eye and love your time spent in Claremore. The one stipulation is that the photo must be taken April 1 thru June 30, 2022.

We will collect entries until 11:59 p.m. CST, July 10, 2022. Entries received after this date are entered into the following year’s competition.

All winners and finalists are announced on our social media outlets and are notified directly by email. We will also award a prize for our favorite photo submitted each month. Prize conditions are below.

See below for entry and prize terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE – Only high-resolution photos (300 dpi jpg, or 1.5 MB or more) will be accepted. Photos pulled from Facebook and social media pages are not high enough quality. We

hate deleting beautiful photos because they aren’t high enough quality!

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Entry and Prize Conditions By entering your images into the Claremore, OK Value News Photography Competition, you agree to the following conditions: • Please send the highest resolution version of your image as possible. 1.5 MB or more, and 300 dpi jpg files are recommended.

• Images from Facebook or photos under 1.5 MB are too low quality.

• Do not resubmit the same image.

Once you have sent it we have it.

• No images supplied in hard copy will be accepted; only highresolution digital files will be accepted.

• All entries must be correctly labeled with your name, contact details, date, and the location each image was taken.

By submitting the photographs, your name and likeness (i) you are agreeing to license all rights in them to Value News Magazine and Values, Inc (and its providers and affiliates) for use in company brochures, promotions and advertising, and (ii) warrant that you can grant those rights.

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So, what are some tips that can help a beginner take photos like a pro?

Here’s a checklist: 1. Use the rule of thirds.

Beginning photographers innately want to put the subject of the photo in the center of the frame. Anything

Rule of thirds.

Centered tree - just OK.

in art such as painting, sketches or photography looks much more stimulating to the brain if the subject is placed on the third line. What third line? Many cameras or phone cameras have a grid that can be selected so the third lines are in place when Tree on third lines – much better.

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looking through the frame to take the shot. Place the subject at the intersection of the third line. No grid? No problem. Just mentally divide the viewfinder into thirds and place the subject as shown below.

Watch for distracting elements.

2. Look around at the elements captured in the frame.

Novices focus their attention on their subject but miss the element in the shot that will cause them regret after that special moment passes never to be captured again. Look for overlooked distracting elements. In the example photo, the girl is framed correctly on the thirds line. A secondary element is also included, the pots of flowers, and even placed on the opposite third line, but because the photographer was mentally focusing on these rules, he/she didn’t

notice the telephone pole that appears to be growing from the subject’s head.

Building looking flat . Objects look more attractive if taken on an angle rather than standing square in front of them.

Building shot on Take real an angle. estate, for instance. Most photographers know that if a photo is taken directly in front of a house or building, it will look flat. The building will look much more attractive, however, if the photographer simply walks around the corner of the building to catch two sides.

The building has dimension while appearing larger and more attractive.

3. Take photos of people using the same principles as with buildings. Capturing an angle provides a more flattering look. When a subject looks directly into a camera, their face flattens out. That’s why people hate their driver’s license photo or work I.D.

pictures – the worst pose is captured – but a portrait photographer knows the tip of providing Photo of flat face. depth to their face.

Have the subject turn their head slightly.

Perfect. Now Photo of angled face. shoot.

4. Look around to find a natural element to frame the subject within that visual enclosure.

For example, use branches to frame the subject. Perhaps tall grass is the perfect element; lay down and shoot through the blades.

Framing subject from below.

Framing from the side.

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Framing around the subject.

Leading lines to subject.

5. Viewers look at pictures sequentially. That means they take in elements one at a time while their eyes move around the image. Photographers can take photos that purposely plan where the viewers’ eyes move. One way to do that is to use a technique called leading lines. Use an element that provides a line – a railroad track, a path, a road or a fence line – to guide the viewers’ eyes to the focal point. Don’t leave them with leading lines only that line is like the bridge that leads to nowhere.

Instead place the subject, the focal point, at the end of the leading lines.

sports section and seeing a basketball player jumping to shoot a hoop and the player was captured in midair? How about a baseball player taking a swing and the photographer caught an image of the ball leaving the bat? Care must be taken so that these photos are not ruined by the blur of the action. If a camera is not fast enough to stop this action, better leave this one alone.

7. Lastly, most photos are taken from standing height. Not good. If an interesting angle is desired, simply changed the physical stance. Try lying on the ground and shooting upward. How about shooting from a step ladder and shooting downward?

Now, it’s time to say, “CHEESE!”

Capture action as it happens .

6. The most engaging photo technique of all is stop action.

Sports photos are often stopaction photos. Remember opening a newspaper to the

Ladders provide a top/down view.

Use squatting for low action .

Lay down for an unusual low angle.

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Cherokee National Treasure to be featured

at Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance Gala

BY TOM FINK

Above: Painting by Traci Rabbit, Cherokee artist and Cherokee National Treasure

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t. 66 Native Arts Alliance is a collective of Native American volunteers and creatives who, among other things, showcase the work of various artists at the Vault Gallery in Catoosa, right off historic Route 66.

As the group is made up of volunteers and is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization, funding is made possible through a variety of sources, chief among them being donations and fundraisers.

This summer, the group will be hosting the biggest of these

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opportunity for group members to highlight and honor the efforts and activities of various members from the previous year.

“We’re technically a Cherokee community organization, but we have several of the tribal governments – 39 in all in Oklahoma – with artists who are members, and whom we honor,” she said, “and in fact, we even have some tribes from outside of Oklahoma who participate.”

Honoring the previous year, and projecting the organization’s goals for the coming year are a large part of the evening’s discussions, according to Swimmer.

One special honoree this year will be Victoria Mitchell Vazquez.

In her first year as a Tribal Councilor, Vazquez was instrumental in securing tribal funding to create the Cherokee National Treasures Mentorship Program, which pays stipends to the Treasures who wish to teach their art, craft, language, or Above Right: Bronze Horny Toad by Clancy Gray, Osage cultural skills to other Cherokees, Bottom Right: Mask by Ronnie Morris, Cherokee assuring that the Cherokee culture will be carried forward to fundraisers, namely, the annual Rt. future generations.

66 Native Arts Alliance Gala.

Vazquez a native of Vinita, was “The Vault had its opening event awarded “Cherokee National in February and it was jam-packed Treasure – Master Craftsman” by the – it was very successful,” said Betsy Cherokee Nation in 2012.

Swimmer, Vault Gallery director “The organization (Rt. 66 Native ant Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance coArts Alliance) actually sponsors this founder, “but as the organization event, which will also incorporate is made up of volunteers, funding a silent auction and a fashion show comes through events, the biggest of that’s really going to be unlike these being our upcoming gala event.” any other (fashion show),” she In addition to being a crucial said. “Several of our artists actually fundraiser, the gala also will be an design clothing, so we’re going to

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run the gamut at a fashion show featuring the work of artisans whose work is traditional (Native American clothing) on up through contemporary designs, which many people are unaware of. Our designers are skilled at creating looks that can encompass our history, but can also be quite modern in their look.”

Many of the auction items will be special, one-of-a-kind items created specifically for the gala, specifically to help raise money for the nonprofit.

“This (auction) will be a great opportunity for people to come and maybe get something unique that’s not available – or going to be available – anywhere else,” she said.

“It’s going to be a very special, unique evening for everyone, and one that’s keeping in tune with our spirit of collaboration between the local arts community and Route 66 itself, the historic ‘Mother Road.’”

Prior to the arts gallery’s opening, Swimmer said it was uncommon for the public to think of Catoosa as an arts community, but that has already started to change.

“We’re the gateway into Cherokee Nation,” she said. “As one of our councilmen said, ‘Tourism is a doorway to economic development’ and this (Catoosa) is a gateway to the Cherokee reservation. With the new tourism center opening in Vinita, Catoosa is the first ‘button on that shirt’, so to speak. So many of

Above: Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance President Betsy Swimmer with founding members Jayne Ash; Colin Browne Special Projects Officer; Ronard Atrim; and Fashion Show Director Sage Browne.

the artists we feature are from the area, but they may not have been recognized for their talent as artists – people tend to overlook what’s in their own community, but we are Above: Gallery showcase wall featuring artwork by Ronnie Morris, Cherokee certainly changing that.

“Catoosa is strategically located to be the driver for cultural tourism, and this gala will present an opportunity for people to understand why the community is so integral in that regard,” she said. “This evening won’t just be about a gala, but it’s about the spirit of collaboration to help make Catoosa known throughout the world as a destination for Native American art.”

The Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance Gala will be held from 6-8 p.m.

Above: Harry Beaver, Muscogee artist & shell carver displays some of his carved shell jewelry.

on Friday, July 8, at the Bella Donna Event Center at 2188 N. Highway 167 in Catoosa.

Several levels of sponsorship are available. For more information, email destinationcatoosa@gmail.com or call 918-277-2278.

For more information about the Rt. 66 Native Arts Alliance, visit them online at www.rt66nativeartsalliance. org.

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June 11-12 The Second Hurricane Liddy Doenges Theater 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111 June 14-19 Oklahoma!

Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111 June 25 - 8am The Runway Run 2022 Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., Tulsa tulsamuseum.org (918) 834-9900 June 25 - Noon Boulder Dash 2022 Welltown Brewing 114 W. Archer St., Tulsa Boulderdashtulsa.com (918) 221-8893 June 25-26 Route 66 Road Fest SageNet Center, Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa route66roadfest.com/event/route66-road-fest-tulsa/ (918) 744-1113 July 1 & 2 - 7:05pm, July 3 - 6:05pm Tulsa Drillers Games and Firework Shows ONEOK Field 201 N. Elgin Ave., Tulsa milb.com/tulsa/tickets/singlegame-tickets (918) 744-5998 July 2 - 6pm to 9pm First Friday Art Crawl Tulsa Arts District /thetulsaartsdistrict.org/first-fridayart-crawl/

July 4 - 7:30am Fleet Feet Firecracker 5K-7:30am, 5K Stroller Race-7:25am 418A E. Second St., Tulsa Blue Dome District fleetfeet.com July 4 - 6pm to 10pm Folds of Honor FreedomFest DreamKeepers Park 1875 S Boulder Park Dr, Tulsa freedomfesttulsa.com (918) 596-2001 July 6 - 11am to 11:30am Make-and-Take Crafts Rudisill Regional Library Ancestral Hall 1520 N. Hartford, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6278881 (918) 549-7323 July 8-10 - 6pm Rush Fest Music Festival 2224 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa facebook.com/RushFestMusic

tulsaracewaypark.com (918) 437-7223 July 17-18 - Times Vary Tulsa Rock Gem Mineral and Jewelry Show Exchange Center at Expo Square 4145 E 21st St. Tulsa tulsarockandmineralsociety.org (918) 266-1687 July 19 - 6pm 4th Annual Lipsync Battle $50 Per Team $5 Audience Admission Pathways Adult Learning Center 4102 E. 61st St., Tulsa pathwaysok.org/battle (918) 859-0060 July 19-24 Anastasia Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111

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July 10 - 6:30pm The Masked Singer Tulsa Theater 105 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa tulsatheater.com/event/the-maskedsinger (918) 582-7239 July 15-17 - 9am to 6pm An Affair Of The Heart Tulsa, OK SageNet Center Expo at Expo Square 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa aaoth.com July 16 - 7pm Black Light Run Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park 3101 N Garnett Rd, Tulsa

July 21 - 5pm to 7pm Boba Party Schusterman-Benson Library Meeting Room 3333 E. 32nd Place, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6466678 (918) 549-7323 July 22-24 - Times Vary Home and Garden Show of Oklahoma Exchange Center at Expo Square 4145 E 21st St. Tulsa coxradiotulsa.com (918) 523-2067 July 25 - Noon to 12:50pm Music Sandwiched In: Shelby Eicher and Tommy Crook

Central Library Aaronson Auditorium (L01) 400 Civic Center, Tulsa events.tulsalibrary.org/ event/6466803 (918) 549-7323 Aug. 4 - 7-9pm Summers Fifth Night Utica Square 1709 Utica Square, Tulsa uticasquare.com/events/summersfifth-night (918) 742-5531 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 Tulsa Route 66 Main Street 1648 Southwest Boulevard and ending at 4377 Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa (918) 445-4457 Aug. 6 - 6-9pm Bingo Bash 2022 OU-Tulsa Founders Hall 4502 E 41st St, Tulsa tulsaspca.org/bingo-bash (918) 428-7722 Aug. 18 - 11:30am to 1:30pm Community Food and Resource Festival at TCC Northeast TCC Northeast Campus 3727 E Apache St, Tulsa foodonthemoveok.com

YUKON July 3 - 8am to 10pm, July 4 - 5pm to 10pm Freedom Fest Yukon City Park & Chisholm Trail Park 2200 S. Holly, 500 W. Vandament yukonok.gov/freedom-fest

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