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4 16 awards were given to businesses and business leaders at the recent Broken Arrow Chamber’s Annual Gala.

41 Get your gardens growing, tips and information.

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Mother Nature’s 3rd generation family member, Shelia Disler, says prevention is the key to fighting Avoid remodeling disasters with this helpful guide. termites and other pests.

A Family Tradition for 60 Years.................... 22 Academic Advantage.........................................52 AVB Bank...........................................................7 BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center....................9 Be Kind..................................................... 44 Black Hat Cleaning Services..............................30 BMW of Tulsa.....................................................7 Broken Arrow Chamber Annual Gala Award Recipients.................................................. 4 Broken Arrow Community Playhouse................51 Can Married People Work Together?........... 18 Claremore Home & Garden Show.....................35 Community Calendar of Events.................. 50 Crusader Tactical................................................20 Diabetic Shoes in Demand......................... 32 District on Main, The..........................................53 Dr. & Mrs. Malissa Spacek McNeal.....................34 Dun-Rite Roofing...............................................20 GNC, Draper Family GNC...................................31 Gardening 101.......................................... 41 Gleam Guard Wood Refinishing........................12 Grassroots Healthcare........................................25 High Tower Business Solutions.........................30 Home of Hope...................................................36 Humana Honor Program...................................47 Innergistic.........................................................24 Inola Portable Buildings & Pole Barns...............21 Jersey Mike’s Sub..............................................56 2

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Broken Arrow Chamber Annual Gala Award Recipients

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n February 1, the Broken Arrow Chamber hosted their Annual Gala presented by Kinetic by Windstream at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center.

This black-tie event is an elegant evening where achievements in business and community leadership are recognized and celebrated. This is one of the Chamber’s largest events of the year, hosting over 500 business leaders across the Tulsa region.

This year there were 16 awards given out to a range of businesses and business leaders. Judges of the awards consisted of past award recipients. Below are the awards and their recipients.

• Police Officer of the Year - Sergeant Brandon Tener, Broken Arrow Police Department • Firefighter of the Year Shaun Christmas, Broken Arrow Fire Department • Volunteer of the Year - Scott Tomlinson, Jim Norton Chevrolet • Chairman’s Award – Ruth Littlefield, Littlefield Management Solutions, LLC • Total Resource Award: Top Producer – Mike Scrimsher, Royal Printing

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• Community Advocate of the Year - Todd Pendergraft, Broken Arrow Family Drug • Manufacturer of the Year – AG Equipment • Non-Profit of the Year – RAG Friday Foundation • Minority-Owned Business of the Year - Celia DeLeon with Farmers Insurance • Business Person of the Year – Larry Pennington • Small Business of the Year (15 employees or less) Greenleaf Barn Weddings & Events • Business of the Year (more than 15 employees) - Arrow Exterminators • 2018 & 2019 Economic Development Outgoing Chair – Rob Whitlock, BTC Broadband • 2018 & 2019 BA Chamber Outgoing Chair – Mike Cooper, AT&T • Citizen of the Year – Joe Robson, The Robson Companies • Legacy Award – Kelley Rash, AVB Bank “On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation

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is a lack of infrastructure,” he continued. “Hairline cracks are normal, but I highly recommend incorporating a metal infrastructure inside the concrete for durability.” Rebar is the standard for stability, as it helps to keep the concrete together despite small cracks. It also will not pull apart, or allow raising and lowering on the sides of cracks.

It is also recommended to dowel into existing concrete, such as a garage floor. This process entails drilling holes into the standing concrete and inserting rebar into the holes that run will through the newly poured concrete. This provides further stabilization and durability in the new driveway.

Kalan and his team at LCI are the authority when it comes to driveway repair or replacement. Call them today for an analysis of your concrete, from the curb to your front door. For more information, or to see their project gallery, visit their website at www.lcitulsa.com or call (918) 9601440 to make an appointment.

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pring is right around the corner, and with it comes critters we’d just as soon not have to think about. But whether you need said critters gone or you can’t stand the thought of having any in your house, now is the time to set up your free inspection.

The family-owned business, now on its third generation, started with a couple of trucks and technicians and has grown to one of the biggest exterminators in the state.

So, what should you be looking for? “Spring is the prime time for termites,” states Shelia Disler, vice president of Mother Nature.

“Things start to warm up, and with Oklahoma’s humidity, it’s the perfect breeding ground.”

Mother Nature has long been at the forefront of using Sentricon to eliminate termites effectively.

Stations are set up throughout the property, and each one is filled with bait the worker termites take back to their queen. When she eats the bait, the colony dies. If you only use chemicals to kill the known termites, it kills the workers, but not the queen. The reason that’s not effective? Queens typically lay one egg per second.

Prevention is key. While you may not have termites, your

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neighbor can have them and eventually make their way to you.

“With the Sentricon system, it 100% eliminates the chance of an infestation,” boasts Shelia. After all, many of the nation’s greatest treasures are safeguarded by Sentricon, including the Statue of Liberty and the White House.

There are also termites called swarmers. They are easily identified by a straight body and big wings. Swarmers are future kings and queens ready to start a colony. “You see a lot of these in bathrooms, where there tends to be more moisture. A lot of times, if you don’t see the actual termites, you’ll see their discarded wings,” explains Taylor Reed, who manages Mother Nature. “One thing about termites you can always count on is that they’re random and continuous, so prevention is the best treatment.”

“Many people already have the stations installed and never continued their service because no termite activity was found. We can reactivate those and get you on a yearly schedule with no additional cost other than the yearly fee,” says Shelia.

Summer brings with it a rise in bedbugs. These pesky rodents are usually first noticed once they have bitten their host. Bedbugs are about the size and color of an apple seed. They are very good at hiding in cracks and crevices.

They are also excellent travelers themselves. “Bedbugs are like little hitchhikers, they can attach themselves to anything and go where you go,” says Shelia. Things to think about: never put your purse or luggage down. Lift up your mattress and look for them with a flashlight. You never know when you stay at an Air B&B, hotel, or dorm who has been there before you. These little demons can live up to a year and a half

without feasting on human blood.

The biggest misconception about bedbugs is that you must have a dirty house in order to get them.

Not true. You can pick them up anywhere. And once you have them, only a professional can assure they’re gone. Afterward, there are quarterly treatments available to make sure they never show their faces again.

Besides termites and bedbugs, Mother Nature helps with gophers and moles, mosquitoes, roaches, ants, spiders, mice, rats, and grub and armyworms. They also offer a lawn fertilization service, which includes weed treatment and lawn aeration. Attic insulation (which is pre-treated with boric acid to

“Taking care of our customers is our No. 1 priority.” discourage pests in your attic) is yet another service they provide.

You go to the doctor once a year for a physical, so why wouldn’t you do the same for your home. With free inspections, there is no reason to put your home at risk.

Bundle pricing, senior citizen discounts, and payment plans are all available options to help you protect your home.

Above: Taylor Reed, manager.

“Taking care of our customers is our No. 1 priority,” stresses Shelia, adding that her grandparents, who founded the company, take great pride in building relationships with their clientele.

You can find Mother Nature at the next Home and Garden Show March 12-15 or call them at 918362-2000. For more about what they offer, see their website at www. mothernaturesinc.com or visit their Facebook page.

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Above: Debbie and Troy Edmonds.

Can Married People Work Together?

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t is said “teamwork makes the dream work,� and these words can apply to almost any situation as motivation to work together, but for Troy and Debbie Edmonds, it means a little bit more.

Troy and Debbie have been married for many years, and have worked together for most that of time. Neither of them would dream of working apart.

Together, they are part of the incredible staff at Reveal Salon, located at 8929 S. Memorial Dr. #170. The Salon offers clients an array of services, including haircuts, color and styling, skin, anti-aging and acne treatments, nail care and much more. Troy is a full-service stylist at the salon,

because we are a good team.”

The pair think of each other highly not only personally, but also professionally. “Most of Debbie’s customers have been with her for over

while Debbie is a certified nail technician.

Working together, they are as happy as a married couple could ever be.

“We’ve always worked together and have never had a problem,” said Troy. “It just works better for us.” Troy and Debbie met when they were 13 and 14 years old, and spending their time with each other is where they have always found normalcy. “We have so many people say they don’t 20 years,” said Troy. “They’re loyal know how we work together, but customers because she does such we’ve always had this special a great job. She does an excellent relationship,” said Debbie. “I just job in a hurry.” Debbie truly think some people are married, believes in her husband’s work. but some people are MARRIED.” “95% of my clients go to Troy for Early in their marriage, Troy their hair,” she said. “He really owned and operated his own communicates with his clients barbershop, called Kings Court. to make sure he gives them what While their two sons were very they want. He’s also just such a young, Debbie decided she nice guy – a really good person.” wanted to go to cosmetology With a successful working school to learn how to do nails, relationship, their advice to other and upon graduation, began couples considering working working with her husband. They together is simple: “We stay really moved together to work with busy, so we don’t just sit around Nichole McGinnis, owner of together all day,” said Troy. “If Reveal Salon, in 2012. They each you’re going to work together, have over 25 years of experience you can’t go home and talk about working in their specialties. work all the time. Work can’t be Troy and Debbie have found 24 hours a day.” that working together is not only Above all, they are proud beneficial for them, but their to provide exceptional clients as well. “If you have a good customer service relationship with your clients, as part of the they trust your recommendations,” Reveal said Debbie. “I have referred my customers to Troy for hair, and he Salon sends his to me for their nails. It’s helpful for people to come to us

team. “Nichole is the absolute best for skincare,” said Debbie. “She’s a very nice and honest person, and is excellent at what she does.”

Nichole, a licensed aesthetician, provides comprehensive skincare services and expertise in the areas of acne, anti-aging and overall skin health. Reveal Salon’s staff can thoroughly complete any beauty agenda.

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More information on additional services available at Reveal Salon can be found on their website at www.revealtulsa.com.

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For starters, there is nothing wrong with beginning with a nice comfy firearm like a .22 caliber. Although this may not be the top pick of experts in the field, it is actually a recommended buy for those wanting to get the feel of handling a firearm. Aside from being inexpensive, it is fun and easy to use, making it a great choice for beginners.

Handgun, shotgun or rifle, which is best?

First off, ask yourself why you are buying a firearm in the first place. If you need a range gun, you should buy whatever suits you best. If you are looking for concealed carry, you need to take the overall appearance into account.

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A FAMILY TRADITION FOR 60 YEARS

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or 60 years, Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile and Hardwood has been serving eastern Oklahoma as the leader in quality floor coverings.

Founder Harold Grigsby started the business just down the road from where the showroom is currently located at 4417 S. Sheridan in Tulsa.

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In 1985, Dub Stover bought the store and nurtured it to the grand 16,000 square-foot showroom it is today. “It’s really a gallery,” explains Penny Carnino, who serves as director of operations. When you think of a gallery, your mind automatically goes to art. But that is exactly how you feel once you step foot in their store.

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Although half of their business is dedicated to commercial clients, the residential side of things keeps them busy. “Customers see what they want on HGTV or Pinterest and come in wanting the latest looks, and we are happy to help them make

their decorating dreams come true,” boasts Penny. “People are tending to keep their homes longer, and that, of course, means more remodeling.

Our staff of 26 employees have a combined experience of 800 years and are here to help!”

While some may feel you might get a better price at a box store, Penny is

quick to point out; it’s not always the best deal. “When we give you a price that includes everything, while other chains tend to itemize, which really adds up.” Service is something else Grigsby’s prides itself on. If you’re an online shopper, they have a chat section to ask questions to help get you started. If you already have ideas in mind, there is a virtual room designer on their website, or you can peruse their design resources, which includes a free workbook to save all your ideas.

You may not think of the carpet industry as something that’s constantly evolving, but you’d be surprised how much it changes and improves. “We work hard to keep up with design trends, innovative products and improvements. “One of our new lines is magnetic flooring,” explains Penny.

The magnetized underlayment is perfectly safe and allows the consumer to install and change tiles easily.

Grigsby’s is most proud of its service after the sale. Their variety of floor coverings gets people in the store, but it’s the service that keeps them coming back time after time. “There’s nothing that makes us happier than a satisfied customer,” says Penny. And when a customer isn’t satisfied? “We go the extra mile to make sure we can rectify any problems they have with our products and installation.” With a high customer satisfaction rating, it’s easy to understand why generation

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Financing and free estimates are two more services the company offers.

Penny explains that the financing, done through Wells Fargo, can all be done online before you even step foot in the showroom.

Visit their showroom and see for yourself how they can help you find the perfect floor coverings. They are open Monday through Saturday. See their website, www.grigsbys.com, for hours. They can answer your questions via the chat feature on the web, or you can call at 918-627-6996.

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Although it’s true that receiving more hormones than your body requires can raise the risk of certain types of cancers, HRT itself doesn’t cause cancer. Therapy with hormone replacement does not cause cancer in healthy adults with no history of hormone-sensitive cancer.

Myth #2: Hormone replacement is only beneficial for severe symptoms. Fact: Many women believe that HRT only

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Tulsa IrishFest returns to the Guthrie Green the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day MARCH 13 & 14, 2020

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t. Patrick’s Day weekend, Guthrie Green will once again be home to Tulsa IrishFest, a family-friendly festival celebrating Irish music, culture, and food.

The first two years of Tulsa IrishFest were a phenomenal success with over 10,000 attending last year.

The two-day festival will run from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 13th and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, March

14th. Tulsa IrishFest focuses on music, culture, and art in the Celtic tradition. It is entirely free and offers a family-friendly alternative for celebrating the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day. There will be food and fun for all ages with local, national, and international entertainment.

“Tulsans have always loved getting out and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Our festival will complement the other celebrations around town with an event centered around authentic Celtic music.

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attendance is completely free,” says Don Burdick, Festival organizer.

Throughout the weekend, there will be live performances from Ashely Davis (Kansas City), Skerryvore (Scotland), Cassie & Maggie (Nova Scotia), and special performances from the Goode Academy of Irish Dance. The festival at Guthrie Green will also include food trucks, Celtic vendors for shopping, a huge kid’s zone with traditional Irish games, and tons of other free fun!

For more information, go to the event’s Facebook page at Tulsa IrishFest, website at www.TulsaIrishFest.org or www.GuthrieGreen.com. You can also contact Don Burdick, founder of the Tulsa IrishFest at Don.Burdick@cox.net.

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he final two shows of the Broken Arrow PAC’s Spotlight Series are guaranteed to dazzle and delight audiences as the Kristin Chenoweth theater closes out its 11th season.

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Based on the Academy Award®winning film of the same name, “Finding Neverland” follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer – and the man – he yearns to be. Barrie finds the inspiration he’s been missing when he meets the beautiful widow Sylvia and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael and Peter.

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Midwest Pathogend – so named as their goal is to “end the path to infection” – servicing greater Northeast Oklahoma and surrounding areas.

“I spent the last 20 years in the healthcare industry and Life Sciences area and did some government contracting,” said Chris Schultheis, owner, Midwest Pathogend Services.

“My wife was a teacher for several years and recently became a registered nurse in pediatrics and is usually exposed to a lot of germs, viruses, etc. and because of

own Pathogend Services company in Oklahoma.

“In addition to the decontamination service, one thing we do a lot of right now – especially since we’re still relatively new, as far as companies go, is to educate the public about who we are, what it is we do, and why what we do is so important,” he said. “One misconception people tend to have about us in the beginning, is that we’re a cleaning company or a janitorial company, but that’s not us – we’re a multi-faceted high-end decontamination service.”

Partnering with veteran GRDA employee, Chuck Peeples, the pair set about connecting with the public and potential customers, quickly becoming the decontamination service professionals for Inola Public Schools, partnering with large Oklahoma businesses, and others.

Midwest Pathogend Services utilizes

“IT’S HARD FOR JANITORIAL STAFF TO WIPE EVERYTHING DOWN. WE COULD EASILY BE USED AS AN ADJUNCT TO THAT, BASICALLY BRINGING OUR STATE-OFTHE-ART TECHNOLOGY IN AND TAKE CARE OF IT IN A COUPLE OF HOURS.” this she can be sick a couple times a year and realizes the importance of proper disinfection techniques.”

“About two years ago, I learned about a newly developed technology that was designed by a Florida microbiologist after her daughter contracted an MRSA infection,” he continued. “This technology, combined with a product we use called CURoxide – which is a seven percent Hydrogen Peroxide fogging formula – enable us to offer our customers the most comprehensive decontamination possible.”

After researching the technology, making several trips to Florida to visit with the founder and her team of specialists, Schultheis decided to purchase equipment to start his Left: Chris Schultheis and Chuck Peeples display two of the CURIS system units used to disinfect and decontaminate homes, offices, schools, nursing homes, churches, and more.

multiple methods to bring about the best outcome in disinfecting and decontamination, beginning with the CURIS Decontamination System foggers.

“The CURIS foggers are a portable fogging system capable of disinfecting a room or enclosed area via a pulse technology,” Schultheis said. “While other systems rely on dispensing chemicals and turning off once the desired time is achieved, or depend on manual spraying, this system goes a step further by focusing on a ‘maintained pathogen-kill zone.’ The process maintains that volume of solution within a space to improve optimal environmental conditions.”

Additionally, the CURIS system employed by Midwest was designed to reduce human error, allowing Schultheis or Peeples to monitor, manage, track, and report the decontamination process.

Above: Midwest Pathogend Services owner Chris Schultheis.

“The system uses .08 ounces (of solution) per cubic feet of space being decontaminated and calculates how much time will be needed to fill every inch of that room with the solution,” Peeples said. “This is important because a common misconception to disinfecting is that you wipe a surface, say, with a disinfectant, and wipe it off, but some of the harder to kill germs or viruses require you to leave a disinfectant on a surface for up to 10-20 minutes, and our process fills every cubic inch of a space for the time needed to kill germs, bacteria, etc.

“The (CURIS) system will update us on its progress when the work is done, and if it’s a job that requires more than one unit, should one (unit) stop production, it communicates with the other units, which then ‘pick up the slack’ and increase their solution output to compensate,” he said. “We’re alerted to all of this through electronic notifications, so we’re able to closely monitor the entire process.”

Midwest’s highly-effective CURoxide solution may be sprayed directly onto surfaces or used in a fog to saturate an area. The fog itself is noncorrosive, odorless, leaves no residue, and can safely provide full-room decontamination for offices, schools, gymnasiums, nursing homes, hotels, homes, or other spaces. (continued on next page)

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(continued from previous page) As varied as pathogens are, Schultheis said that the decontamination services he provides for what the medical industry calls a 6 log kill or 99.9999% on bacteria, viruses, fungi or other pathogen in a room or space.

“One of the biggest and hardest to kill pathogens is C. diff or Clostridium difficile – which is a tough little bacteria that causes a more severe form of antibiotic-associated diarrhea – the bacteria causes mild diarrhea to severe colon inflammation, which can even be fatal,” Schultheis said. “C. diff is a spore, and to be able to kill that isn’t easy, but our technology and products work together as an effective sporicide, as well as killing viruses, bacteria, and other germs.”

C. diff is found in fecal matter and spread by touching a contaminated surface, such as a keyboard, blanket, or doorknob, often common in nursing homes, daycares, public restrooms, or anywhere else proper hygiene may be difficult or challenging.

“On the scale of ‘kill difficulty,’ viruses are actually the easiest (to kill), even the coronavirus and Ebola, for that matter,” said Chuck Peeples, operations manager, Midwest Pathogend Services.

“At the bottom are viruses that have lipid envelopes – those ‘envelopes’ usually being derived from portions of the

host’s cell membranes, but also include glycoproteins, and help (the virus) to evade the host’s immune system. Examples of these would be the flu, HBV, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, Zika, and others.”

Above these are gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococcus and streptococcus. Above these are gramnegative bacteria, such as pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Klebsiella, E. coli, and legionella.

“Harder to kill than the bacteria are fungi, including fungal spores, like Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus, Candida Auris, and above them are viruses without envelopes – Norovirus, Rotavirus, Rhinovirus, HPV, and others, and harder than these are myobacteria – Tuberculosis, and Mycobacterium Avium,” he said.

At the top of this “kill difficulty” pyramid are bacterial spores, such as tetanus, botulinum, Anthrax, and the aforementioned clostridium difficile, which is rated a “very high level” needed for disinfection. But despite the high difficulty level of the various

spores, mold, bacteria, and viruses, the solution utilized by Midwest Pathogend has an astounding 99.9999% kill rate.

As to areas he would most like to grow his business, Schultheis felt Midwest would particularly help school systems.

“We’re in Inola (schools), but we would like to get into other schools,” Schultheis said. “It’s sad that we have to shut down entire school systems because of the flu. It’s hard for janitorial staff to wipe everything down. We could easily be used as an adjunct to that, basically bringing our state-ofthe-art technology in and take care of it in a couple of hours. Right now, we’re really concentrating on trying to help the schools – we’ve not only helped Inola but Lincoln-Christian and the school at Church on the Move, where I go to church.”

So, whether you’re fighting an outbreak or wanting to prevent your building or facility from becoming a breeding ground for infection, trust the training, experience, and tools of Midwest Pathogend Services, and rest assured that no germ will be left behind. For more information, contact Midwest Pathogend Services at 888505-7032 or email info@midwestpathogend.com

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Above: CURIS system fogger unit fills every cubic foot of a space with a proprietary solution that effectively kills 99.999% of germs, bacteria, viruses, mold, and spore in a given area.

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dates should be safe for any tender young start.

Where to plant:

Pick a garden site that is flat, has good drainage, and in full or partial sun. Partial shade is doable, but full shade may mean certain death for young plantings. A faucet for a garden hose should be in proximity to the garden. Also, select an area that is away from the competition, trees and shrubs. These are big competitors for moisture in the soil and will suck the dampness right out of a garden if located nearby. If a gardener finds the prospective garden site has thin soil, then a raised bed might be a better environment for plant growth.

Plan the work, then work the plan:

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he weather is turning warm, and the desire to work in the open air is on the minds of outdoor enthusiasts. For those who enjoy the reward of reaping a bounty at the end of their labor, it’s the time of year to get started working the soil. Whether a master gardener or a greenhorn who would like to give vegetable gardening a first try, there are some important steps to follow and trial and error is usually the best teacher.

A colorful crop at the end of the season is well worth the effort. The return on investment for the cost of

seeds, pesticides, and fertilizer pays off in groceries. Often the harvest can be more than a family can eat during the summer or can or freeze for winter months. What’s more, the flavor that comes from hothouse vegetables can’t hold a candle to the produce that comes straight from the garden to the plate.

When to plant:

So how does a novice get started with planting their first garden?

It’s March. Is it too early to start?

Tulsa cold snaps range from a last frost date of April 6 to a first frost date of Oct. 24. Any planting that takes place between those two

Group like plants together, such as warm weather plants together and cool weather plants together. This makes for ease of caring for them.

Cool-season plants can be planted earlier in the year when average temperatures are around 70-72 degrees while warm weather plants can be planted a little later in the season when temperatures range from 70-90 degrees. The Urban Farmer’s online newsletter has a chart at https://www.ufseeds.com/ learning/garden-planting-guide/ that can guide any grower. Gardeners should do their homework when to plant specific seeds. Direct sowing can be done with low maintenance corn, carrot, bean, cucumber, pea, radish and pumpkin seeds, but start inside with tomatoes and peppers.

Water is all that is needed during the stage before transplanting to the outside garden. Once young plants are transplanted into the ground, mist them frequently during that first week. This helps the root system to become established in their new environment. After that initial introduction phase, water less often but more thoroughly. (continued on next page)

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been triggered by the shock of being transplanted from an inside environment to an outside one.

Low light, cool temperatures, poor quality soil, or pests may be the problem. Solution: The same song and verse, as mentioned for other issues, move the plant to receive more sunlight. Also, cover plants when the temps dip or add a little fertilizer or pesticide.

Tips for growing success:

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light or that the soil is deficient in nutrients. Tomato plants are usually Troubleshoot the first to display this symptom, but garden dilemmas: it can be found on other vegetation Urban Farmer can also help a as well.

Solution: Move the plants beginner to troubleshoot what’s to receive more sun and test the going awry in most any garden. soil. Test the soil? How can that be Many novices see their seeds stall done?

The OSU Extension Center and not germinate and often think has a helpful handout to provide they have bad seeds. Not so much. growers step-by-step instructions It is usually an environmental on what to do at https://www. problem. The list of causes sounds tulsamastergardeners.org/lawnlike the story of the three bears, “My -garden-help/ewExternalFiles/ porridge is too hot; my porridge is too cold.” Same with the soil. It can soil%20test%20instructions.pdf.

Allow two to three weeks to receive be too hot, too cold or even too wet test results. for sowing. It also may be as simple Slow plant growth can be as the insects ate the seed. Solution: Pay close attention to planting times frustrating for gardeners, especially for enthusiastic new ones. The first to catch the soil at the optimum thought is that this issue may have temperature. Also, don’t overwater.

Another common garden issue is that tender seedlings wilt and die.

Again, with the three bears, the soil can be too wet, too dry, too much fertilizer was used, and burned up the plant or the garden had a visitation from insects. Solution: Don’t get distracted with a busy schedule, and allow plants to dry out, avoid overwatering, and realize plants don’t need fertilizer for the first month. Pesticides usually take care of pests if caught early.

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The OSU Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services at http://pods.dasnr. okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/ Rendition-3600/unknown provides a planting guide and encourages gardeners to avoid common mistakes novice gardeners make: 1. Avoid placing plants so close together that the gardener can’t walk about or work in the garden 2. Don’t apply fertilizer directly in contact with plant roots or seeds 3. Never oversaturate when watering so that the soil becomes soggy 4. Avoid allowing weeds to grow large and overtake the garden before pulling them 5. Don’t apply pesticides without thoroughly reading application instructions 6. Never use sprays that are not intended for a garden 7. Avoid storing diluted sprays for later use

Left: JP Jones

JP Jones is a web and graphic designer with a publishing business as well as a website solutions business.

Don’t let that artistic talent brand her as a fussy artist. This young woman has no problem getting her hands dirty and is a master gardener that produces enough food to feed her family, friends, neighbors, church family, and then fill her hometown’s food pantry. So, what caused Jones to get into gardening? She was seeking a distraction to melt away the stress of the day.

“I spend my day behind a computer screen,” Jones said. “I need a tactile

activity to reset my creativity, and gardening has become my dirt therapy.”

Jones is more than just an expert in design; she is well-trained and qualified for gardening with her 4-H Extension Office Master Gardener’s certificate, a gardening guru of sorts. The Extension offices offer a program that covers detailed information, and Jones found the course to be an incredible tool to add to her arsenal. She boasts the resources and guest speakers covered all things gardening from soil prep to herbal recipes.

Jones lives in a rural area where there’s a gardener on every block.

She’s gleaned a lot of wisdom from exchanging tips with these masters.

She learned from these seasoned notables that adding Epson salt to the root of tomato plants is a real plus and how to make her own pesticides so plants can be ranked as 100% organic.

“As the crops keep rolling—and I can no longer face another summer squash or tomato—I will load up a box and take it to local food banks,” Jones said. “They are always thrilled

to get fresh produce, and knowing that the food I grew is helping someone that is having a rough time motivates me to plant one more row next year, which leads to my garden getting bigger and bigger and bigger.”

Visiting the Tulsa Country 4-H Extension site at https://www. tulsamastergardeners.org/index. html can provide area residents with a wealth of information. Lunch & Learn events are available in both spring and fall, where Tulsa County Master Gardeners speak and share their experience and tips with those in attendance. Urban Gardener Training, which covers a variety of topics from gardening, trees and shrubs to lawn care, runs from March 5 through April 9. Details can be found at https:// www.tulsamastergardeners.org/ classes-and-events/urban-gardener-/ index.html.

“Our mission is to bring the research-based information from Oklahoma State University out to the people into the communities where they live to help improve their quality life,” Tulsa County OSU Extension Service Director Tracy Lane McKaughan said. “We’re here to extend the university to the people.”

The extension office staff hopes to prove themselves to be “proven, practical and priceless” to the people of the area. The OSU Extension Office is located at 4116 E. 15th Street in Tulsa and can be reached at (918) 746-3701.

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Be Kind I

f I was asked the most important lesson I have learned in my life, it is to be kind. I was born with a deformity on my face. Nearly every day I was asked what was wrong with my face, and I answered the way my parents taught me, “I have a birthmark.”

Of course, it bothered me when people asked, but I got somewhat used to it. Most people were just curious, but others were mean. It affected my selfconfidence my entire life, but it also taught me some very valuable lessons.

In grade school I was often teased and bullied, but I tried to use humor as my shield. As a result, I had a lot friends who accepted me for who I was and what I looked like. Most of them told me they didn’t notice my flawed face, and that the real beauty was inside. The last week of my senior year in college, I met with my advising professor to tell her I had been accepted into graduate school. She told me she had something she needed to tell me. “Shannon, if you don’t get your face fixed, you’re going to have a very hard time getting a job.” I remember just nodding in agreement, and going back to my dorm room to sob. That

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day I decided I would prove her wrong.

I did get a job out of college. It was in a fabric store where I sold expensive fabrics and sewed custom clothing for wealthy women. I was still asked about my face, but I had become so used to it, I brushed it off. I had made friends in my new job, and many of them are still friends after 30 years. I’ve taught my children to never question someone who looks different, and to always be their friend. In my travels I’ve met many people on every economic and social level, and I try to treat every person with kindness. It’s how I want to be treated, so why wouldn’t I do the same?

At age 48, I found a surgeon who would attempt to repair the deformity on my face. It was a difficult choice because it was very dangerous, and I was worried about what people would think. I’m not asked anymore about my face, but I’ll never forget the lessons I learned. I learned that I wasn’t going to be happy if I worried about what people thought about me all the time.

I also learned that most people have something they don’t like about themselves, and I should say something positive and encouraging at every opportunity.

Today, I have a job that allows me to stand in front of people and teach what I love the most, cooking. I do my best to share my skills with others because it doesn’t cost anything to be kind to others. Kindness is never wasted, and there are opportunities every day to give it to others. One of my favorite ways to show kindness is with food, and bread pudding is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Here is my recipe for Blueberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding.

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White Chocolate & Blueberry Bread Pudding with Amaretto Cream Sauce I’ve made this bread pudding so many times for dessert, breakfast, brunch and parties. It is one of the most requested recipes I have, and it is so easy to prepare. The use of fresh blueberries and dried blueberries add two different flavors and textures. Be sure to use high-quality white chocolate and never use whole-wheat bread for this dessert.

• 6 cups torn egg bread, crust removed • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons • 3 large eggs • 4 cups half-and-half • 1 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 cup white chocolate chips • 1 cup fresh blueberries • 1/2 cup dried blueberries • One lemon, zested and juiced • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds Amaretto cream sauce: • 1 tbsp. cornstarch • ¼ cup Amaretto liqueur • 1 ½ cups heavy cream • ¼ cup granulated sugar For the bread pudding, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place torn bread on a baking sheet and let sit out to dry overnight. Alternatively, you can put the torn bread into the oven at 200 degrees for 45 minutes to dry. (The dry bread will absorb the custard better) Butter a 9”X13” baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in the half-and-half, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.

Add the bread, chocolate, blueberries and dried blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice and almonds; stir in butter and mix well. Let sit for 30 minutes so the bread will absorb the egg mixture. You may need to add more half-and-half, so the mixture is very moist, like a thick cake batter. Pour into the prepared dish. Bake until firm when pressed in the center, about one hour.

Amaretto cream sauce: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the Amaretto and whisk until smooth. In a medium saucepan, heat cream and sugar over medium heat.

Add the Amaretto mixture to the hot cream and constantly whisking, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook, whisking for 30 seconds. Let cool to room temperature before serving with the bread pudding.

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CLAREMORE HOME & GARDEN SHOW IS YOUR ‘ONE-STOP-SHOP’ FOR ALL THINGS LAWN, GARDEN AND HOME REPAIR

BY TOM FINK

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ot unlike a perennial that that’s free of charge.” springs back to life every year, Formerly the Rogers County so returns the Claremore Home & Garden Farm and Ranch Home & Garden Show for its 18th Show, the show features vendors year this April at the Claremore Expo and experts from across the region Center. to aid attendees in various aspects Made possible by a committee of of home and garden renovation and experienced event professionals from improvement.

Visit Claremore, the Claremore Home “When you come to the show, you’ll & Garden Show offers amateur and have everything you might want, professional-level gardeners, home from outside home repair needs, new repair aficionados and yardwork installs for furniture, chimneys, full do-it-yourselfers an event explicitly kitchen remodels, pools, decks, some geared to cater to their needs. home lending options will be here “This (event) is an exceptional – we’ll have some vendors who deal means for people to connect with in the home décor side of things, so vendors and specialists for all their there will be new pieces available to lawn, yard or home-improvement people,” said Jessica Putz, director of projects,” said Tanya Andrews, Visit sales and marketing, Visit Claremore.

Claremore. “Show attendees will have “There will also be some food vendors the opportunity to meet and visit on hand, so attendees can get with a large assortment of artisans, something to eat while they’re here.” craftsmen and companies, where they Typically, vendors at the Claremore will can get information, materials or Expo Center are from the Claremore services for their prospective projects or Rogers County area. However, it’s in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere not uncommon for vendors from Tulsa, the Tulsa metro, or further to attend and interact with the public, typically, numbering into the thousands over the three days of the event.

In addition to vendors on-site, the show also will include a variety of

informational seminars.

“One of the seminars that’s been planned is ‘how to’ make and install a tower garden home unit, which is a state-of-the-art vertical, aeroponic growing system,” said Kendel Stocker, special events manager, Visit Claremore. “This system can grow herbs, greens, flowers, and many fruits in less time than it takes to grow in a traditional garden. What’s great about this is that we’re reaching out to local educators, as it’s an integrative STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum. There are possible grant funds through government agencies to install one (tower garden) at your school.”

Additionally, Stocker said the Rogers County Master Gardeners Association will be hosting seminars on composting, all three days of the show, and she’s currently working to arrange a presentation from local apiarists – commonly known as beekeepers – to speak at a seminar, as well as others to be announced at a later date.

Claremore FFA and Chelsea FFA members will be present and selling plants, and Saturday, Allan Storjohann, who hosts a gardening show on KRMG, will be telecasting live from the show.

Although each home and garden show is fundamentally the same, each year brings with it something different, Putz said.

“Since the event first began, each year, organizers would work hard to

Left: Kendel Stocker (left) and Jessica Putz with Visit Claremore are working with the Rogers County Builders Association, Inc. to bring the 18th annual Claremore Home & Garden Show to the Claremore Expo Center.

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make the following year’s show even better – and this year is no exception,” she said. “This is an event that’s very friendly too and good for the community, as well as for everyone who attends, and the event being a ‘no charge’ event is certainly one of the most well-received aspects of what’s been changed from the beginning. It has really brought together different parts of the area involved in home improvement and gardening and created something of a community between them.”

“Something else about the show, I think it’s really opened up – to people maybe not familiar with Claremore or Rogers County – knowledge to people about what we have available locally,” Stocker said, “because, you know, we may be a smaller city than some (cities), and I’ve found that people are pleasantly surprised at everything – services, products, etc. – that can be found here.”

So, whether your lawn, garden, or home needs are immediate or months away, put the Claremore Home & Garden Show on your calendar, and you’ll be able to connect with the right people -- with the right equipment – for the job.

Claremore Home & Garden Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 4 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 5, at the Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Parkway in Claremore.

For more information, contact Stocker at 918-342-5357 or email her at kstocker@claremorecity.com.

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Right: Mowers, power equipment, traditional lawn and gardening tools, and more will be on display, with area vendors present to converse with members of the public at the upcoming home and garden show in Claremore.

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And Then They Came for Me Tickets start at $22 BA Community Playhouse 1800 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK (918) 258-0077 bacptheatre.com

MAR 28 - 7:30PM TO 10PM

Finding Neverland Tickets start at $30 Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center

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CLAREMORE/ ROGERS COUNTY EVERY MON - 7PM TO 8PM TOPS (Take Off Pounds Society) Claremore Community Center 2301 N Sioux Ave, Claremore, OK www.tops.org

MAR 7 - 6:30PM

Volunteers for Youth Chair-ity Auction Tickets are $35 each or two for $60 Claremore Conference Center 1400 Country Club Dr, Claremore, OK (918) 343-2530 volunteersforyouth.com

MAR 9-13 - 9AM TO 4:30PM Claremore High School Art Show Robson Performing Arts Center 101 E Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK (918) 923-4290 claremorepac.org

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CHS Choir Spring Concert $5 admission Robson Performing Arts Center 101 E Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK

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MAR 13 - 12PM TO 3PM

WRJH Talent Show Robson Performing Arts Center 101 E Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK (918) 923-4290 claremorepac.org

MAR 14 - 12PM TO 10PM

St. Paddy’s Party Claremore Main Street 419 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK (918) 341-5881 downtownclaremore.org

MAR 16-20 - 1PM TO 3PM Spring Break Activities Free admission Open to children 17 and under Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E 380 Rd, Oologah, OK (918) 341-0719 visitclaremore.org

MAR 17 - 11AM TO 1PM

Bangers & Mash Luncheon Claremore Main Street 315 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK (918) 341-5881 downtownclaremore.org

MAR 20-21 - 7AM

MAR 25-29 - 9AM CLAREMORE KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW

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Couple’s Date Night - Comedy Style! $25/Couple in Advance, $35/Couple at the Door Asbury United Methodist Church 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK (918) 492-1771 bixbychamber.chambermaster.com

MAR 6-7 Tulsa Roadster Swap Meet Free admission Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore, OK (918) 231-1042 tulsaroadsters.com

MAR 21-22 - 9AM TO 7PM Dance Champs Robson Performing Arts Center 101 E Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK (918) 923-4290 claremorepac.org

MAR 25 - 6PM TO 7PM

Stuart Roosa Elementary Performance of Pirates 2 - The Hidden Treasure Robson Performing Arts Center 101 E Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK (918) 923-4290 claremorepac.org

MAR 25-29 - 9AM

Claremore Kennel Club Dog Show Free admission Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore, OK claremorekennelclub.com

MAR 28 - 8AM TO 10PM

Fury Dance Competion Robson Performing Arts Center 101 E Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK (918) 923-4290 claremorepac.org

MAR 31 - 9AM TO 12PM

Claremore City Wide Spelling Bee Robson Performing Arts Center 101 E Stuart Roosa, Claremore, OK (918) 923-4290 claremorepac.org

SAPULPA/ CREEK COUNTY MAR 16 - 4PM TO 5:30PM Adulting Classes

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MAR 28-29

Extraordinary Women Conference Tickets start at $69 Mabee Center 7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK (918) 495-6000 ewomen.net

MAR 6-7

Sapulpa Artists’ Guild Art Show Senior Citizen Center 515 E. Dewey Ave, Sapulpa, OK (918) 344-6506 sapulpachamber.com

The Bead Market Free admission Expo Square - Fair Meadows Exhibit Hall 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK (903) 734-3335 thebeadmarket.net

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Stomp Tickets start at $25 Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK (918) 596-7111 tulsapac.com Seed Swap Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK (918) 576-5155 tulsagardencenter.org

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MAR 7 - 6PM

Marriage Matters Mondays Free admission Hicks Community Center 3443 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK (918) 252-7883 marriageandfamilytulsa.org

MAR 5 - 7PM TO 9PM

Cacti and Succulent Soil Workshop $5 for non-members Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK (918) 576-5155 tulsagardencenter.org

MAR 7 - 9AM TO 4PM Big Spring Clean Free admission Expo Square - Lot 3W 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK (972) 493-8531 krmg.com

MAR 7, 14 - 8AM TO 4PM Tulsa Flea Market Free admission Expo Square - Super Duty Arena 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK (918) 744-1386 tulsafleamarket.net

MAR 8 - 3PM

McGill/McHale Trio General Admission: $25, Students: $5 Tulsa PAC - John H. Williams Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK (918) 596-7111 tulsapac.com

MAR 8 - 9AM

The Snake Run 3 Hour: $55, 6 Hour: $75 Turkey Mountain - Snake Trail 6501 S Elwood Ave, Tulsa, OK snake.run

MAR 7 - 10AM TO 1PM

Disc Golf Mini-Tourney 41st and Riverside Park, Tulsa, OK (918) 596-2001 tulsadiscsports.org

Cox Business Center - Tulsa Ballroom 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK (918) 894-4350 brainiacball.com

MAR 11 - 6PM TO 7:30PM

Brainiac Ball benefitting Family & Children’s Services Under 35: $175, 35 and up: $250

Gin and Juniper Tickets start at $45 Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa, OK (918) 576-5155 tulsagardencenter.org

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MAR 13-22

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Tulsa Home & Garden Show Adult: $10.00, Senior (Ages 65+): $9.00, Children (Under 12): FREE Expo Square - River Spirit Expo 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK

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MAR 13-14

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MAR 13-15 - 8AM TO 3PM

Tulsa Dog Training Club Agility Trial Free admission

Star Wars In Concert Tickets start at $40 Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK (918) 596-7111 tulsapac.com

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The Humans Tickets start at $26 Tulsa PAC - Liddy Doenges Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK (918) 596-7111 tulsapac.com

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NeOkla SCCA Autocross Registration prices: $35 for Members, $50 for Non-Members, Free admission Expo Square - Fair Meadows Infield 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK

MAR 23-24 - 7AM TO 7PM

Vendetta, A Mafia Story Tickets start at $25 Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK (918) 596-7111 tulsapac.com

MAR 27 - 6PM TO 10PM Tanzanite Nights Tickets: $100 Expo Square - Central Park Hall 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK (918) 706-2268 tanzanitenights.com

MAR 27-29

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MAR 28 - 8AM

T-TOWN 5K & Half Marathon 5K: $40, Half Marathon: $70 Fleet Feet - Blue Dome District 418 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK runsignup.com

MAR 31 - 11AM

The Annual Fundraiser for the Women’s Association of the Tulsa Boy’s Home Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center 6808 S 107th E Ave, Tulsa, OK tulsaboyshome.org/spring-luncheon

APR 1 - 9:30AM

A Conversation with Martha Stewart Admission: $50 Tulsa PAC - Chapman Music Hall

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APR 3 - 6:30PM

True Girl Pajama Party Tour Tickets start at $18 Mabee Center 7777 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK (918) 495-6000 mabeecenter.com

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Rock the House 2020 Cox Business Center - Tulsa Ballroom 100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK (918) 894-4350 coxcentertulsa.com

APR 4 - 4PM

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HOW TO PLAN YOUR REMODELING PROJECT

DO’S & DON’TS

BY CHRIS PUTMAN

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house has a tall order to fill. It is the biggest financial investment most people will ever make. It is a place where children are raised, and memories are made, and it has to function well to serve its occupants over the years as needs grow and change. So what happens when those needs do change, a look needs to be updated, or the family outgrows the home?

If the house is situated in a desired neighborhood—close to work, close to school—and no one wants to move, then it’s time for a remodel.

“I have lived in this home 20 years, and I was really ready for an update,” Gayellen Johnson, a homeowner in the south Tulsa subdivision The Park at Southwood. “I saved up for it. I had 900 square feet of tile installed. It was the biggest mess; I even had to stay with my mom awhile. The end result was well worth it. It’s a good feeling to keep up a home.”

Remodeling a home can be an overwhelming undertaking, and many property holders may not know where to start.

The household needs to put their heads together and assess

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their skill level. Let’s say there’s a handyman under the roof. If the homeowner chooses to do all the work, a good resource for assistance is the local home improvement store like Lowe’s or Home Depot. They have a friendly staff with expertise in each department and can help recommend products and provide resources on how to tackle a project.

Another valuable tool is YouTube instructional videos. Watch three to five videos, not just one, on the subject to ensure you are getting sound step-by-step instruction.

Realize, a home renovator needs to be savvy enough on construction concerns to recognize which wall is load bearing, what years lead paint was used, and if the popcorn ceiling, floor tile, or house siding is made of asbestos.

A decision needs to be made concerning tools, whether to purchase or rent equipment like a power washer or a table saw. If it is a one-time chore, then rent; but if the task is ongoing, then purchase.

Also, building permit knowledge is a must. Those permits are mandatory to meet structural, fire safety and code requirements.

If work is done without a permit or not up to code, then code inspectors can mandate the work done is ripped out.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, if self-evaluation reveals dad is all thumbs when it comes to construction and repairs, then a professional should be contracted. Depending on the size of the project, there is a difference in how a remodel is handled. Is there enough knowledge of the project to know what repairman to schedule and in what order? If homeowners are at a loss, then a contractor should be contacted.

A contractor should be licensed and will likely have a team of repairmen like plumbers, electricians, painters and carpenters. The contractor will most likely have screened out the poor hires and have a crew he can rely on.

When searching for a contractor, ask around for references and then contact those individuals about their experience with that contractor.

Search for their name on the Better Business Bureau website to uncover their rating and to review any complaints and resolutions they have had with previous householders.

Request a letter of insurance written in your name from the insurance company. A generic insurance letter won’t do. It has to be issued in the homeowner’s name and come directly from their insurance company. This coverage will protect the property owner if inadvertent damage occurs.

One last check, do a Google search on the contractor. If lawsuits or other issues have taken place, then the property owner can be all the wiser and move on with their contractor search.

One last step, get the job in writing. Don’t just rely on the bid paperwork. Documenting the job to include start dates, end dates, specific materials used, how the completed remodel will look with a sketch, a statement on clean up, and signatures blanks is just smart.

HomeAdvisor is another reliable

source. HomeAdvisor is a site that connects homeowners with screened, local service specialists to provide home improvement, maintenance and remodeling projects. This is a fairly safe bet because these professionals rely on their reviews to gain new business.

plumbers are on the job. Consider the weather when remodeling. Will workers need to move the A/C unit leaving you without air conditioning on the hottest day of the year?

Consider all the potential issues before launching into the project.

A house has a tall order to fill. It is the biggest financial investment most people will ever make. It is a place where children are raised, and memories are made, and it has to function well to serve its occupants over the years as needs grow and change.

Tulsa-based ANDY OnCall is a one-stop service provider of specialists in their field, whether for fence repair, gutter installation, drywall work, fall cleanup, or a full gut and remodel.

They claim no job is too small. Most of the heavy lifting has been done for the householder as they are insured, provide free estimates, a one-year guarantee and price by the job, not by the hour.

“We’re here to serve the Tulsa area,” ANDY OnCall General Manager Jason Baker said. “We’re passionate about what we do. We established the business in 2003, and we do quality work.”

Decide on a budget. The cost of materials and labor is never enough.

More times than not, the job may hit a bump in the road. For instance, when tearing into a wall, the contractor may find plumbing not hooked up correctly, and that diagnosis explains why the kitchen sink runs slow. That’s great news, but that discovery is going to cost an extra visit from the plumber along with an extra charge — always factor in a contingency budget.

Scheduling the job can be problematic if property owners don’t think through their daily schedule.

Would it be smarter to plan a construction job to be ongoing during the school year when the kids are gone for the day and not underfoot of workers? Homeowners should plan for power outages when electricians are working and water shut-off when

Finally, realize the upheaval in a daily routine a reno can provide.

Homes can be a dusty mess, children’s routines may be disrupted, and the loud noises and strangers in the house can be upsetting for furry friends.

Also, realize that damage can be done to surroundings if household items are left in a worker’s way. Put plastic down on all floors in the area, cover upholstered furniture with sheets and just know that dust will settle everywhere, even rooms away from the work site. Change air filters before and after the project.

But once the job is done and the mess is cleaned up, homeowners are left with a like-new house they can enjoy and be proud of. A side benefit of all the effort, the resale value just may increase enough to cover the cost of the remodel.

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