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hen veteran optometrists ‘Okay, I do think I Dr. Norman Hinkle and Dr. can do that.’ ” David Cash were looking But Dr. Cash was at retiring, the pair were faced with hardly done asking the issue of finding someone to take Dr. Fowler to look over the eye care patients, as well as after more patients. look after their own eye health as well.

“I have something As it turned out, the eye care else to throw at you Dr.. Abby Dr Abby Fo Ab ow wle ler, OD., D.. Head specialists had to look no further than – Dr. Hinkle is going Optto ome m ttrrisst at at Adv dva vanced Vision Center.

Advanced Vision Center in Claremore to retire as well – do and Dr. Abby Fowler, OD. you think you could “One of the questions I’ve gotten “Dr. Cash and I have been friends look after him, as well as his patients?” from their patients has been ‘Are for many years, first of all,” began he asked. She answered, “At first, I Dr. Fowler. “He called me one day asked ‘Are you serious?’ but he was, so you going to keep the location?’ which unfortunately I won’t be – the and told me that he was going to be I told him I’d be happy to look after overhead’s too costly, and there’s only retiring. He then asked if I would take Dr. Hinkle and his patients as well.” one of me, so it wouldn’t really make him as a patient, and then if I would Dr. Fowler said the building out sense,” she said. “I asked Dr. Cash if take his family as patients. of which Doctors Hinkle and Cash his patients would mind driving to “I told him ‘Of course!’” she operated Primary Eye Care in another town, and he reassured me continued. “Then, he asked, ‘Well, Owasso was going to be converted that he felt that directing them to us will you take all my patients?’ I into a pharmacy, prompting the was more than worth the drive, and thought for a second and replied pair’s decision to retire.

Advanc nced Vision in Cla l remo morre off fffers courteouss an nd pr prof ofession nal eye y care e forr al a l patiients. Head Optometrist Dr. Abb by Fowler er’s ’ staff includes Alicia Johns nson o , optician (fr from m left), Case ey Murp rp phy hy, y, op opttician n, Lo Lora Walker, office manager, Dr. Fo Fowl w er (with son, Waylon), Hol olly l Patton, techn ly nic icia ian, n,, Ro ob bi Ga ayman, doctor’s scrrib be, and Kristi Tipton, accoun unti ting ng g spe p cial ciialis istt.

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Dr.. Fo Fowler and d sta ta aff fff got int ntto th he spirit of Chri rist stma mass la ast Decembe be er at their he eir i hol ollid iday y, wi with h a litttl tle e he elp p from Sant ntta Claus Cla Cl aus an a d Bu Bud udd ddy th he Elf.. Yul uletide ulet id de ce c le ebr bra ts at Ad bran Adva v nc nce ed d Visio on Ce Centterr incclude d d Ro Robi Gay ayma ayma an (f (fro from rom left), Kristi ro Tiipt p on o , Lora Wal allke ker ke er, San anta Cla aus u , Dr. Fowl wle wl er, Budd dy tth he Elf, Hol olly ly Pat ly atto ton, n Alilicia Jo ohnso nso on, n and nd Cassey ey Murphy.

I’ve even had some of his (former) patients tell me the same thing.”

Once Dr. Fowler started amassing Primary Eye Care’s patient records, she began sending out notifications to patients seen in the past two years to inform them that she would be taking them over from Doctors Cash and Hinkle.

“I honestly couldn’t tell you how many patients we’ve inherited in all, but just from the past couple of years, we let maybe 2,000 or so patients know about us now handling Dr. Cash and Dr. Hinkle’s patients,” she said.

Dr. Fowler said she’s hopeful that word of mouth will help spread the

word about her now seeing Primary Eye Care’s patients, and that the transition for the patients will prove to be “a seamless one.”

“We use the same lab for our eye glasses as Dr. Cash and Dr. Hinkle do, so it’s nice in that we’ve had a couple of patients who’ve scratched their lenses and have had a warranty on them,” she said. “Since we will have their records, we’ll still be able to honor those warranties.”

Dr. Fowler went into business for herself in 2008, opening her own practice, which quickly outgrew itself, necessitating her to build her current, larger building, to offer “one of the biggest opticals around,” as well as an on-site lab to allow her to grind lenses in office, and from where she strives to take care of the individual needs of each patient – whether they be new or returning patients, or former patients of Dr. Cash or Dr. Hinkle.

“You know, I had one of Dr. Hinkle’s patients come to me for the first time not long ago Dr.. Ca Dr C sh h, re reti tire red d fr f om m and admit that she Prim Pr im mar a yE Ey ye Care r , Owasso o.

was nervous, as she’d been seen by him for something like 25 years,” Dr. Fowler said. “But, she told me that Dr. Hinkle himself told her that she would be well taken care of here, and she said that she loves it and already feels at home with me, which is a great compliment.”

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ne of northeast Oklahoma’s biggest expos to highlight all things home, lawn, and garden is returning to Rogers County this spring.

But before the Claremore Home & Garden Show can open its doors, it’s still looking for local vendors to be a part of this annual event.

“Vendors are definitely the life blood of these events – without our vendors, we wouldn’t have these shows, and there’s still time for people who might be interested in learning more about being an exhibitor to contact us and get

involved,” said Allison Burkhead, special events manager, Claremore Expo & Tourism Development.

The Claremore Home & Garden Show is an annual event at which vendors from across the state converge to make their business, product, and/or services available to the public at one of the best-attended events of its kind in the region.

“Being an exhibitor at this event is an ideal way to let people know within the Claremore and Rogers County communities that we offer all of the same services found, say, in Tulsa County,” Burkhead said. “By

becoming a vendor at this annual event, a person or business will get exposure to the public to show them that they don’t have to go outside the area to find some of the resources available to them locally.

“Becoming a vendor is actually super easy,” she continued. “The applications, and the layout of the event site are on the website, or they can call me directly and I can send them the details. We do try to keep it as inexpensive as possible, in fact, most of our vendors find that appearing at this event is actually more economical for them than All ty All type pess of bussin inesse sess are invi in v ted d to par arti t cipa ate in th his i yea ar’ rs Cllarem arem mor ore e Home & Garde arrde de en n Sh how ow.

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Claremore Expo’s indoor arena is the space to showcase large equipment exhibits.

if they were to appear at a similar show in the Tulsa area.”

Burkhead said she and Claremore Expo staff are flexible with vendors at all of their events, such as the Home & Garden Show.

“We provide our exhibitors with all the essential materials they would need to get set up, such as pipe & drape, tables and chairs, electric, and wi-fi are all included in the exhibitor fee,” she said. “We always assume they’ll need at least one table and two chairs, but they may request more without being charged.

Setup time is on Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. – if it’s just kind of an informational thing and they want to bring a tablecloth to cover the table and set up their materials.

They don’t have to come before the show – that’s up to them, and of course, we have a vendor hospitality room for them, which will have some snacks, drinks and those kind of things – this creates a private area for the vendors to enjoy a quick bite or a moment of relaxation away from the public.”

Sponsorships for the event are still available, Burkhead said, and are being “actively sought.”

“By becoming a sponsor, a business or industry is given extra exposure, appearing in our promotional

The Claremore Home & Garden materials, and as a sponsor, they’re Show will be held from Friday, also allowed an exhibitor space, April 5 through Sunday, April 7 at so they would in turn be allowed the Claremore Expo Center, 400 to participate in the show for no Veterans Parkway in Claremore. additional fees,” she said.

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Hospitality Sponsor (for an investment of $500), a Kidz Zone To inquire about being a vendor, Sponsor (for an investment of contact Burkhead by email at $1,500), a DIY Sponsor (for an aburkhead@claremorecity.com investment of $2,500), a Major or by phone at 918-341-8688, Sponsor (for an investment of extension 1. $3,500), and a Presenting Sponsor (for an investment of $4,500).

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A full-service dry cleaner and laundry, Waterstone offers valet pick up and delivery service from and to your home or business, with an attention to detail and quality service.

WaterStone founder Jeff Waters has nearly 30 years total experience in the cleaning industry, more than a decade of which has been at the business he owns with his wife, Shelly.

“We’ll be 13 years in the business in January, which we actually started as strictly valet – pick up and delivery to people’s homes – that was the initial business, and we operated in that format for about two years,” Waters said. “We marketed door-to-door and would put customers on a regular schedule, either a Monday/Thursday or a Tuesday/Friday schedule, and we still do that, but at some point, our customers told us they were very happy with what we did, but they wanted another outlet.

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April of 2008,” he said. “We live in Owasso and know a lot of people in the area, so it made sense for us to start our business there.”

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Glenpool, Broken Arrow, Bixby, all of whom were serviced with the valet pick up and delivery.

“Over time, some of our south Tulsa customers began expressing an interest in having some kind of outlet a little closer to where they are, to have a drop-off location where they could get same day service – so that if they bring an item in by 9 in the morning, they could pick it up later that same day – including Saturday,” he said. “Because we had customers asking for this, we finally relented and agreed to have an additional location – at 92nd and Sheridan – where they could use our service on a day that’s not regularly scheduled.”

Waters said he attributed the business’s growth and expansion to WaterStone’s exceptional customers service and work quality. One of the particular strengths of the south Tulsa location is an employee named Crystal.

“Crystal is no stranger to the (dry JJeff e and She h llly Wate ers, rs ow wners of Watter e St Ston o e Dry Cleaners rs.

cleaning) business in Tulsa,” he said. “We’re very pleased to have her on board here. She has years of experience in the Tulsa area and is well-known for taking care of her customers. If you become a customer here, Crystal personally feels like you are her responsibility. She provides her customers world class service.”

“I’m going on my 12th year of customer service in the dry cleaning business,” she said, “and once you become a customer, I’m going to do whatever it takes to take care of you.

Many of the people who know me through my work have known me for years, they’ve seen my kids grow up and since I live in south Tulsa, I’ll run into my customers outside of work all the time.”

“It’s one thing to work somewhere and take care of business there, but when you live in the city where you also work, you have an added incentive to take extra care of those customers because you’re all the more invested in the community,” Waters said.

WaterStone Dry Cleaners offers traditional dry cleaning and laundry, shirt service, cleaning household items such as comforters and quilts, shoe shining, alterations, and offers a 24-hour drop-off window for the convenience of the customer.

WaterStone also uses environmentally-friendly chemicals in its cleaning of garments, recycling all the hangers and plastic which are brought in – even those of competitors, and they handle leather items, formal wear such as tuxedos and wedding dresses.

“One thing that sets us apart from our competitors is our mindset about what we do,” he said. “We all have a servant’s mindset. We’re here to serve the customer, first and foremost, and I know I take it very personally should I ever hear that we’ve provided anything less than perfect service for someone, it bothers me, it bothers Crystal.

“Another thing that sets us apart, I think, is that I’m in the business every day,” he continued. “I’m not an absentee owner – this is my life, this is my livelihood and the livelihood for the people who work here. I want to do everything I can to make it a success.

If a customer needs something, we’ll just do whatever we have to do to try and make it happen.”

All items are barcoded for identification, with the garment and owner’s specifications kept on record. When a customer’s order is ready, they receive a notification text. Should the customer then decide they would rather have the item delivered, WaterStone can accommodate them, even if that was not the original agreement.

“A couple of Saturdays ago, we got a call from a customer who dropped an item off at the Tulsa location, and later asked if we could deliver it to them, giving us a narrow delivery window,” he said.

“So I left the Owasso store, came here, “If a customer needs something, picked the item up and took it to the we’ll just do whatever we have to customer’s house.”

“And that was do to try and make it happen.”

Thanksgiving weekend, by the way,” Crystal added.

Crystall belileves tha hatt pe p rsonal serv se r ice e and attent nttio ion n to to detail ar are key at Wat ke a er e stone Dr D y Cleane ne ers.

“Oh, that’s right – I forgot about that,” Waters said. “There are other examples – we’ve had weather events where we’ve had to close and I would get a call or text from a customer at 10:00 at night, telling me they couldn’t come to get their items (because of the weather) but they needed them before an early morning flight. So, we worked it out and we made arrangements to go down to the shop, unlock the door and take care of them outside or normal hours – I know that’s not the case with anybody else.”

“Once people come in and get to know us, allow us to do some work for them, they realize we provide a good quality product at a price that’s either less than or equal to what other dry cleaners are providing,” he said.

WaterStone Dry Cleaners has two locations, one in South Tulsa at 92nd and Sheridan, and one in Owasso at 96th and Garnett. Regular hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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You may file for your 2019 property tax exemptions at the Tulsa County Assessor’s Office. We are located on the second floor of the Tulsa County Administration Building at Sixth and Denver in Downtown Tulsa. In addition, the locations listed below are available, on the days noted, for you to file the following exemption applications and other documents. For questions, please call our office at 918-596-5100. You can also visit our website at assessor.tulsacounty.org to obtain more information or to download forms.

Homestead Exemption - To be approved for the year 2019, the Single Homestead Exemption must be applied for by March 15, 2019, or within 30 days from the issue date of an assessment notice. You need to apply if your Real Estate property has changed ownership during 2018 or you have not previously applied for homestead exemption. If filed after March 15th, the single homestead exemption will be allowed for the following year, 2020. Your deed must be notarized before January 1st and filed in the County Clerk’s Office by February 1st to allow the exemption in the current year. If you did not move or change your deed in any way and have previously filed for the exemption on your residence, you are not required to re-file an application.

Additional Homestead Exemption - To be approved for the year 2019, your gross household income must be $20,000 or less during 2018. You must file between January 2nd and March 15th or 30 days from the issue date of an assessment notice. To file you will need to bring proof of income for 2018 such as all 1099 and W2 forms from all income sources. The additional homestead exemption requires annual filing, except persons who are 65 years of age or older or who are permanently disabled.

Senior Property Valuation Limitation - To be approved for the year 2019, you must be 65 years of age before January 1, 2019 and have a gross household income of $67,100 or less during 2018. If you qualify for this exemption, you must file between January 2nd and March 15th or 30 days from the issue date of an assessment notice.

To file you will need to bring proof of income for 2018, such as all 1099 and W2 forms from all income sources. Seniors who have qualified are not required to re-file.

Veterans - There is an exemption for veterans honorably discharged from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States or Oklahoma National Guard and who have been certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to have One Hundred percent (100%) permanent, service connected disability or be the surviving spouse of such head of household. Exemption is for the full amount of the fair cash value of the homesteaded property. The unmarried spouse of a veteran killed in action may also qualify for an exemption.

Agricultural Renditions - You may file your 2019 agricultural renditions including your Agricultural Tax Exemption Permit. Renditions must be filed by March 15th to avoid penalty.

Business Renditions - Business owners must file a 2019 business personal property rendition by March 15th to avoid penalty.

Manufactured Home Renditions – Personal property manufactured home renditions (you do not own the land) must be filed by March 15th to avoid penalty. To have your Manufactured Home assessed or to file for the homestead exemption, you will need to bring the Title or Registration for the Manufactured Home.

Manufactured Home Exemption – To be approved for 2019, you must be at least 62 years of age or older, the head of household, and own and reside in a manufactured home on land you do not own. Other qualifications will apply. For questions or more information, please call 918-596-5142.

Property Tax Refund – If your gross household income from all sources (except gifts) is $12,000 or less, and you are at least 65 years of age or totally disabled, you may be eligible for a property tax refund by filing state form 538-H. Filing deadline is June 30th.

ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS! The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has changed the household median income in Tulsa County and Osage, Creek, Rogers, and Wagoner Counties. This change will impact senior citizens’ ability to qualify for a Property Valuation Limitation for Ad Valorem tax purposes. For 2019, the new maximum annual gross household income is now $67,100. Seniors who are qualified are not required to re-file.

To be approved for year 2019, you must be 65 years of age or over as of January 1, 2019 and have a gross household income of $67,100 or less during 2018. You must file between January 1st and March 15th or within 30 days from the issue date of Notice of Increase in Valuation of Real Property. To file you will need to bring proof of income from 2018, such as Social Security, 1099 and W2 forms from all income sources.

Please contact the County Assessor’s office in the county you live in to see if you qualify and apply for this benefit.

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Green Country Money Matters, Inc. (GCMM) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing financial education to low-moderate income individuals and families in Northeastern Oklahoma. As part of their initiative, GCMM hosted an Essay Contest during the month of October, in which a total of $5,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to contest winners. The prizes were distributed as follows: • $2,500 High School 1st Place • $1,000 High School 2nd Place • $1,000 Middle School 1st Place • $500 Middle School 2nd Place Winners were announced in December during their annual celebration at OSU Tulsa. Winners of the 2018 GCMM Essay Contest sponsored by Central Bank of Oklahoma are Chloe Dean of Broken Arrow High School, Mai Yang of Daniel Webster High School, Trenton Deramus of Berryhill Middle School,

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In the past ten years I’ve traveled to 44 countries, and I hope to add at least that many more over the next ten years. In every country, I am blessed to meet interesting people, learn new cultures, and try all kinds of delicious food. I take cooking classes, join food tours, meet with chefs, and often dine with people in their homes or restaurant kitchens.

I’ve lived in Tulsa for 30 years, and I love teaching people how to cook, especially dishes learned while traveling around the world. Some of my favorite cuisines are Indian, Moroccan, Turkish, Israeli, and Italian, although Indian is the cuisine that makes me the happiest. I’ve collected numerous recipes and methods for making delicious food, and I share those recipes on beadsandbasil.com.

I teach classes several times a month when my travels allow. Those classes

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My readers and viewers get to learn about my cooking adventures, utensils and appliances. At last count, I have eight grills, two tagines, 22 knives, and ninety-four thousand serving dishes - at least according to my husband. My refrigerators are filled with nuts, cheese, and dried fruits I’ve brought from other countries. And my spice cabinets contain a menagerie of exotic and odiferous seeds, pods, and dried herbs that I use so many ways.

Jewelry art is my other favorite activity. I create jewelry from beads and trinkets collected on my travels, including amber from Russia and Estonia, glass from Murano, Italy, paper beads from Rwanda, and old Yemen prayer capsules from Israel. I have an Indian friend who has some

of the most beautiful semi-precious stones that he cuts into beautiful shapes. Several times a year, I attend national bead and jewelry shows where I search for unusual items to complete my creations.

Many more adventures are planned for 2019, and I’m excited to share them with you in my monthly column in Values Magazine, including recipes, cooking tips, interviews with my favorite Tulsa area chefs, cookbook recommendations, travel stories, my favorite local food trucks, and ways we can give our time and talents to our fantastic community of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram at Beads and Basil. And let’s all have a great 2019!

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hether you’re a casual gardener or regard yourself as a serious horticulturist, Stillwater Milling in Claremore wants to help you get ready for the coming planting season.

For the past 40 years, Stillwater Milling Company Agri-Center has provided farmers, gardeners, and those needing a little help to green their thumb with the resources they need for whatever sizes projects they have in mind – and store manager Alan Schroeder has been there from the very beginning.

“The company dates back to 1891, but this (Claremore) location opened in 1978 – 40 years ago, and I’ve been here since then, from the first day they opened the doors,” Schroeder said, “so

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I’ve seen several generations of people needing help and advice with their gardens, lawns, and pastures.”

“Foremost in determining when to plant is determining what to plant,” Schroeder said, “which can be strongly influenced by preparing the soil.”

“One of the first preparations, particularly if you’re just getting started, is to know what kind of soil you have, and for that, you’ll need to have a soil analysis done,” he said. “This helps estimate plantavailable concentrations of nutrients to determine the best fertilizer recommendations – different seeds need different fertilization, so having your soil tested is an important first step.”

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Schroeder said, “taking a sample of your soil to the OSU Extension office or your local county agent is oftentimes the simplest method for soil testing.”

“Earliest planting begins in February,” Schroeder said, “and continues through June. You can plant fall gardens July through September dependent upon your selection of what you wish to grow.”

“Of the ‘cold season crops’, those would include potatoes, onions, all of the leafy products such as lettuce, underground carrots, spinach, and peas,” he said, “and for the ‘warm season crops’, that would include the likes of okra, cowpeas, watermelon – those aren’t planted until at least after May, and of course there are

things which are planted ingrow.” While Stillwater Milling between, such as beans and corn. doesn’t deal in power equipment, “Just as the soil temperature they do carry an assortment of itself changes as the months warm hand-held gardening tools as well as up, so does the time to plant large variety of fertilizers, pest-killing certain seeds,” he said. chemicals, and sprayers for both.

Stillwater Milling has seeds “We have both pre-emergent and available beginning in late January, post-emergent lawn weed killers with a greenhouse set up in March – there are times for each,” he said. to offer a variety of plants.

“The pre-emergent is used to keep “Sometimes, people are reluctant the crabgrass from growing, and to try and start a garden of that’s usually put on (lawns) in the their own or to plant their own middle of March – it’s much easier seeds, but they don’t need to to put the pre-emergent on to be,” Schroeder said. “Most of the prevent crabgrass or weeds before time, you just put the seeds in the they appear than to try and get rid ground, make sure it gets moisture, of them once you’ve got them.” and if the soil temperature is right Although Schroeder said Stillwater for the seed you’re using, it should Milling doesn’t offer a large assortment seed for pastures, clover and fescue typically are the seeds of choice for those wanting to grow and bail their own hay.

Ultimately, Schroeder said he and his employees welcome questions from the public about gardening, lawn care or any other agricultural need.

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“We’ve got a lot to offer here – we’ve got a lot of feed, we’re strong in ag fencing, feeders, farm supplies, and we have several people on staff who can answer most questions people might have for us – that’s something that’s getting to be more and more rare, these days,” he said. “As to what might separate us from our competitors, I’m not sure, but I’ve been honest with people throughout the years and people have come to trust me, to trust us, for that.”

For more information about planting seed for the spring season, contact Schroeder or any of the staff at Stillwater Milling Company.

Their hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

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The Function, Responsibility and Performance of the

Tulsa County Assessor’s Office

BY JOHN A. WRIGHT

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any people are probably unaware of the effort the Tulsa County Assessor puts forth in order to meet with citizen groups and help them understand how the property tax system in Oklahoma functions. If you own real estate or a business, you can expect to get a tax bill. Most of us would rather not have to pay taxes, but often when people have an opportunity to hear about how the system functions and get answers to their questions, it helps dissipate some of their frustration.

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the assessor’s office are. There are constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and professional guidelines that must be followed. And it must be done at the same time of the year each year. The process is statistical in nature because we perform “mass appraisal”, which means we analyze a number of market and other factors and mathematically determine a property’s value. We strive to do a good job of this, and our performance is subjected to a rigorous audit by the Oklahoma Tax Commission every year. That performance is then reported to the State Board of Equalization. Since the audit went into effect in 2012, the Tulsa County Assessor has been at or near the top in the state each year, including three perfect scores.

At every meeting with citizens, we take the opportunity to ensure the homeowners are getting the exemptions to which they are entitled. If you own and live in your home on January 1, you can apply for a Homestead Exemption. On average, this will save taxpayers around $132 a year. You need only apply, and it can be done online. If your gross household income from all sources is less than $67,100 and you are 65 years of age or older,

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you may qualify for the Property Valuation Limitation (Senior Freeze).

This freezes the taxable fair cash value of your home, meaning the taxable fair cash value can’t be raised.

In addition, veterans who are 100%, permanently disabled can apply for a 100% exemption from property taxes. To learn more about these and other exemptions, you are invited to visit our website at www.assessor. tulsacounty.org. Or you can call our office at (918) 596-5100. Our employees are genuinely interested in answering your questions and helping ensure that you are receiving the exemptions for which you qualify.

John A. Wright has been on the senior staff at the Tulsa County Assessor’s Office for over eight years.

He was elected Tulsa County Assessor and took office on December 1, 2018.

He has received Advanced Appraiser Accreditation from Oklahoma State University, he is an IAAO Accredited Member, and he has an AAS professional designation through the International Association of Assessing Officers.

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he statistics are startling. A poll of 7th graders across Tulsa County shows 11% have consumed alcohol in the past 30 days. 9% are already using some form of nicotine, and 6% have experimented with prescription medication belonging to someone else. A full 25% of Tulsa teens admit to binge drinking. Teenagers often see this behavior as harmless fun. However, research shows nine out of ten adults suffering from addiction started using before the age of 18. There is no socioeconomic divide when it comes to substance use. Children and teens from all backgrounds are at risk. When these behaviors lead to addiction, the toll is devastating. Substance abuse and dependence may lead to incarceration, expensive rehabilitation, health issues, other risk-taking behavior, and even death.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is especially true with substance use. Evidence has shown youth who receive prevention messages repeatedly are substantially less likely to use drugs and alcohol.

In a state with some of the highest rates of substance abuse in the nation, one organization has stepped in to reduce addiction: Operation Aware.

“If we don’t do something, nothing will change. No one else is doing this level of comprehensive prevention” states Executive Director, Jeni Dolan.

For 39 years, the agency has worked in schools across Green Country to prevent children and teens from engaging in dangerous behaviors.

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decades. Their method involves using evidence-based curriculum over the course of 8 weeks to reach young people, build relationships, and reduce risk-taking behavior. The curriculum doesn’t just teach what not to do. Instead, the organization teaches how to make healthy choices, handle peer pressure appropriately, and develop friendships. The consistency of the message has been shown to reduce substance use in the schools in which the agency operates.

“These pieces, created collaboratively with students and their mentoring artist, are auctioned off at our Gala to raise funds for local prevention Education.”

From Jenks and Bixby to dozens of Tulsa Public and Rogers County schools, thousands of children in Eastern Oklahoma are impacted by the program. A mentorship program is also utilized to help their audience find creative outlets. Director of Development, Tara Saylor states “Based on compelling research that extracurricular involvement and mentoring helps to develop better life skills, improved communication skills, less psychosocial problems, fewer risky behaviors like drug use, increased academic achievement and less delinquency and violence, Operation Aware has, for the last six years, offered Operation A.R.T. (Awareness. Reached. Together.).

Operation A.R.T. pairs students with Local Artists to create a one-

of-a-kind original art piece. These pieces, created collaboratively with students and their mentoring artist, are auctioned off at our Gala to raise funds for local prevention Education.”

This year, presented by the Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation, the Havana-themed Gala will be hosted at the Mayo Hotel. Green Country residents have the opportunity to participate in preventing addiction while also empowering A.R.T. students. Hosted by Emcee Mike Collier, the evening will start at 6 pm with a cocktail hour and auction preview. Dinner and dessert will be served in the historic venue with live entertainment and a silent auction. The beautiful, impactful evening will end with a live auction in which the masterpieces will be auctioned off. “This Gala is unique in the sense that you get to support prevention while boosting the selfworth and validating the talents of the students by purchasing their art,” says Jeni. Each piece of art is a oneof-a-kind work developed over a 2-3 month period. The process allows students to experiment with different mediums and utilize creative expression while contributing in a meaningful way to the continued work of the agency. Every auction bid affirms their value. Operation Aware invites you to be a part of this lifechanging work.

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SERVICE ON YOUR SCHEDULE _

Now open Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight.

BY DUANE BLANKENSHIP

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ervice Manager Cliff Koger recently released some exciting news, that South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Service Department is now open each day, Monday through Friday, until 12:00 midnight. This makes the service opportunity window accommodating to most anyone. “For many customers it is just near impossible to find time to bring vehicles in for service or recommended maintenance,” explained Koger. “Our staying open until midnight five days a week throughout the year opens the door to a welcomed convenience for our valued customers.”

You could now drop your car off for service on your way to church Wednesday evening and pick it up

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on your way home. Or if you can’t deliver your vehicle to the Service Department before beginning work, just drop it off any evening and pick it up after work the next day.

“Large or small businesses operating service fleets have welcomed the news with open arms,” said Koger. “They will now be able to bring business vehicles in when they are out of service and hit the streets the next morning.” Residents and travelers having automotive problems on local streets or highways will have a safe and secure place to leave vehicles overnight while getting needed services.

Cliff ’s professional Service Advisors are the faces of the department. “They make a first impression on each customer as he or she approaches the Service Desk,” explains Koger. “And during that

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first contact the stage is often set for a trusting, long-lasting relationship.

“Our great team of Factory Certified Service Technicians utilizes the finest tools and software available today,” added Koger. “While your vehicle is in service, customers may call their Advisor for status information and even receive technician notes on details and progress. All this convenience while the Advisor never has to leave the drive. Between our professional Team, our Techs and the equipment available to them, I feel we are a step above the competition.”

“Total customer satisfaction is our goal,” says Koger, “and happy customers make us happy. The aim is to fix any problem correctly the first time, each time you visit.” There are a lot of smiles in this Service Department making customers feel welcome.

On every visit, your vehicle receives a free visual inspection. You also receive a printed report reminding you of maintenance schedules and informing you of anything you should know about your vehicle based upon its time spent on the road. If needed, a treatment plan will be recommended. The report is easy to understand with ratings of Pass, Caution or Fail so you’ll know if additional attention is needed.

“TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL, AND HAPPY CUSTOMERS MAKE US HAPPY.” The Multi-Point Inspection includes items like tire tread depth, condition of hoses and clamps, brake lining thickness, drive belts, battery terminals and cables, and a windshield inspection for cracks, chips or pitting. A tech’s report will also include items like engine, transmission and cooling system inspections. Tire pressure will be

checked and adjusted if needed.

This is a very thorough bumper-tobumper inspection of your vehicle.

If there is a recommendation for further service, the report will include a list of labor and material costs with an explanation to help you understand the reasons for the recommended services. Again, your safety and confidence is the goal and this report is provided to ensure peace of mind and understanding of your car’s operating state.

You may make an appointment online with the Service Department or give them a call. Once your vehicle is in the system, you choose to receive maintenance reminders by email, regular mail or by phone. After one month, any new or used vehicle you’ve purchased from South Pointe is invited in for a free wash and checkup.

Koger also spoke of a program available to customers who require help paying for their automotive repairs. CFS (Confident Financial Solutions) is available to anyone 18 years or older who has a valid email address and resides in a state where CFS is licensed to do business.

Applicants apply online at www. mycfsapp.com. In minutes they receive a credit decision and Cliff indicates that the approval rate is high. If approved, CFS will pay your repair shop directly for up to your maximum approved amount. Simple

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interest is only applied to the amount you borrow, not compounded on the interest itself. The application process generally takes a few minutes. CFS funds the repair amount once repairs are completed and documents are executed. If you pay the loan off within the first 60 days, you qualify for the CFS 60-day Interest Free Program.

Go online for full details.

South Pointe is a trusted service provider for your Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram automobiles.

Give us a visit and don’t forget to take advantage of the “open-’tilmidnight” service.

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Feb 2, 2019 7th Annual Tulsa Heritage Rodeo Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E 21st St Tulsa, OK 74114 563-927-8176 www.rkshows.com Feb 3, 9 & 10, 2019 The Green Book Tulsa PAC 110 E 2nd St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-7111 www.tulsapac.com Feb 7, 2019 Harlem Globetrotters BOK Center 200 S Denver Ave Tulsa, OK 74103 918-894-4200 www.bokcenter.com

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