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Giving the Gift of Home Donating Dental Services Choices for Life Foster Care spreads the love of the season to therapeutic foster children during the holidays and year-round.

By Deanna Rebro

Many area children will not feel the love of a family this Christmas morning. They may have a tree to share with

others just like them, and they will have food and safe shelter, but they won’t have the special support and care they need.

Every day, Phyllis Bowen, supervisor/therapist, Choices for Life Foster Care, gets calls

Eastern Oklahoma Donated Dental Services provided $4.4 million in no-fee dental treatment last year to disabled and elderly low-income clients. By Duane Blankenship

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Choices for Life staff members (front row) Phyllis Bowen, Suzanne Cunningham, Beverly Litterell, (back row) Cynthia Stubblefield, Lisa Bohbrink, Keith Griffin and Kimberly Cardwell help children in therapeutic foster care become successful adults.

In 2003, after severing relations with D-Dent, an existing donated dental service organization based in Oklahoma City, two women representing the Tulsa branch came to the executive board of the Tulsa County Dental Society (TCDS) with a plea to maintain a Tulsa office and provide local residents with donated dental services. A task force committee was established to research the feasibility of establishing a new organization in Tulsa and to determine the demand to provide local residents with donated dental services. Michael A. Kincaid, DDS, was vice president of the TCDS and acknowledged that Tulsa should have an organization to administer care for resi-

dents 65 years of age and older who were physically or mentally disabled and financially challenged. After determining the overwhelming need for an active Tulsa-based donated dental services organization, Eastern Oklahoma Donated Dental Services, Inc. (EODDS) was established. The non-profit was formed to serve the eastern half of Oklahoma and was granted 501(c)(3) status by the end of 2003. EODDS Executive Director Michael Smith, PhD, says, “Running full speed ahead, the newly formed organization enlisted approximately 140 Tulsa area dentists volunteering to work in conjunction with EODDS (continued on page 24)

20 Years of Excellence J. David celebrates 20th anniversary in the jewelry business. By Duane Blankenship

Twenty years ago, Joel David Wiland and his wife, Kendra, started a jewelry business in their home. “We started our business with three rings, $500 cash and a lot of faith,” says Joel. “The first year we did $6,000 in gross sales. Yes, it was a ‘gross’ year and we ate a lot of macaroni and cheese!” Today the couple has two J. David Jewelry stores located in Broken Arrow and Tulsa and a Pandora store at Woodland Hills Mall in Tulsa. The business is family owned and operated; their son Landon is the company’s marketing director. “Although we started with little,” says

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Eastern Oklahoma Donated Dental Services staff members include (L to R): Financial Department Manager Terry Hadley, Executive Director Michael Smith, and Program Coordinators Jill Ann Meador and Jade Ward.

Owner Joel Wiland and his wife, Kendra, opened J. David Jewelry 20 years ago.

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Before You Start Pushing Up Daisies…. Are Your Ducks in a Row? BY MELANIE HASTY-GRANT

Now, unless you plan to spend all your kids’ inheritance or you purposefully want to leave them a big mess, you need to do some proper estate planning. I can’t begin to tell you how many smart people make really dumb mistakes when it comes to trying to protect their money during their senior years and transfer it to their kids upon their death. Sometimes it is out of ignorance, and sometimes it is just trying to be pennywise and ending up pound foolish. The following are the top 7 mistakes I have seen people make: • I got my Will off the Internet. • My friend told me I should put my child on all my accounts to make sure my bills get paid if I become ill. • I have a Will, so my estate won’t go through probate. • I have a child who can’t handle money, so I am giving everything to my brother and he will take care of my child. • My situation is very simple…I don’t need estate planning. • If I leave everything to my spouse, there is no tax. • We don’t need any long term care insurance; our kids will take care of us. I have seen some pretty flubbed up estate planning. I would certainly give a second thought to doing your Will on the Internet. This is an important document and you want to pay the money to make sure it is done correctly. Unless you have a Trust, your

estate will go through probate. Please hear me…a Will does NOT exempt your estate from probate. While putting your child on your bank accounts will allow them to have access to your account to pay your bills if you become unable to do so, it can potentially be a poor choice. If your son or daughter gets in an accident and is sued and their name is on your account, it could be a bad choice. If your son or daughter gets a divorce and their name is on your account, it could be a bad choice. If your goal is for them to have access to your account to pay your bills if you become ill, you can accomplish this with a simple Power of Attorney. If your goal is for them to get the account when you die without going through probate, you can accomplish this by either setting the account up as a TOD (Transfer on Death) and it will cost you nothing, or through establishing a Trust. If one of your children can’t handle money, get a Trust. Don’t assume that your brother Billy (or his

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wife) will handle everything exactly as you would like. Money has a strange way of convincing folks to do otherwise. If you leave everything to your spouse, they will still have to pay taxes on your IRA assets. However, if you choose them as the beneficiary on your IRAs, they will be able to take the money out over time rather than all at once, which will save them in taxes. You don’t want your children changing your diapers. Your spouse may not be able to take care of you. Get long term care insurance so that it doesn’t leave your spouse in poverty. Regardless of the amount of money or stuff you have, it is worth getting it to the people you would want to have it when you die. I’m sure you don’t have Uncle Sam at the top of your beneficiary list. For more information go to www.waterstonewealth.com or call 918272-1120. Melanie Hasty-Grant, Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Managing Principal at Waterstone Private Wealth Management. Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA, SIPC. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified legal advisor.

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Love...Take Risks... SShare and Enjoy the Journey. The store motto of Bling Boutique, located at 109th and Memorial in Tulsa, perfectly sums up the staff’s feelings about life and fashion. By Duane Blankenship The Bling Boutique is a treasure trove of fashion with an intimate shopping environment, offering personal service to help ensure that you look and feel great about yourself. Store owner Rhonda Cotroneo has always had a passion for fashion. She opened her Bling Boutique in 2012 with a goal to empower each patron. “We serve customers of all sizes and shapes, from teens to seniors, as we help them find their style and build their confidence,” said Rhonda. “We want everyone who comes through our door to feel special and encouraged. Enjoy every day that you have and live it to the fullest!” “I’ve had many women come into the shop,” said Store Manager Valorie Reynolds, “who have flat out said, ‘I can’t wear that! I’m too old or I’m too this or that.’ I tell them, ‘Yes you can! Don’t let your age, size, shape or society put you in a box!’” Rhonda says the Bling team can help camouflage any “problem area” you feel you have. “We’re specialists,” added Rhonda, “and we’re going to send you out of Bling with bags of great outfits and lots of confidence to boot!” The Bling team has successfully created a refuge, a comfort zone, where good vibes are apparent. They are a full-service clothing fashion and accessory shop featuring items from

everyday wear to business and evening attire. “We also carry a lot of denim, with a complete range to fit you and

your budget.” Bling Boutique also offers jackets, skirts, dresses, blouses, shirts and sweaters, camisoles and leg-

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Some of the exclusive brand names that you will find at Bling include Rock Revival, Big Star, Leatherock, Andrew Hamilton Crawford and many others, plus other wellknown brands like Zenzii and Elan. Be sure to keep your eyes open for the new Bling website that is nearing completion. With the holidays upon us, Rhonda reminds customers about the “Wish List” program that has been so successful for the last two years. This allows customers to come in and make a wish list so their significant other or Santa can come in and purchase exactly what they want. They even have gift wrap available! Bling gift items include collegiate wear, Swan Creek Candles, Good Works Bracelets and so much more. To celebrate this holiday season, the ladies at Bling will be giving away a very special Andrew Hamilton Crawford bracelet ($160 value). You can visit the store for entry details. “Stock turns quickly,” said Rhonda. “If you see something you like today, you’d probably better make the purchase. It will likely be gone tomorrow.” Ladies, mark your calendars to join Rhonda and the Bling staff each Thursday evening in December for “Wine Night” where you can sip, swirl and shop until 7:30 p.m. “We want you to look great and feel great about yourself,” said Rhonda, “and Bling is dedicated to helping you do just that.”

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GGo Nuts Shopping on Route 66 Looking for tasty gifts for loved ones on your Christmas shopping list? By Carol Beck-Round If fighting crowds at the mall or big box stores for Christmas gifts leaves you stressed, then The Nut House on historic Route 66 just might be the best place to get all of your shopping done. Located south of Claremore, the store will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, including Sundays, until Christmas.

If you’ve not checked out what this unique business has to offer, Christmas is the perfect time to grab your list and visit Hazel Ward, owner, and her staff. You’ll not only be greeted with a smile, but you’ll probably be able to cross everyone’s names off the list before leaving. With quality items for all

ages, you can fill up a basket or box – provided for you – and the staff will create a custom cellophane-wrapped gift, perfect for giving to a loved one. Premade baskets and boxes will also be available, including items that appeal to a wide audience. The Nut House is known for its fudge, available in 18 flavors.

The ladies at The Nut House on Route 66 are ready for Christmas. The Nut House is known for its vast assortment of wonderful gifts and decorating ideas. (L to R): Tina Looney, Sally McSlarrow, Leslie Ward and Jennifer Downing.

“For Christmas, we’re also adding cranberry fudge, egg nog fudge and chocolate orange swirl,” says Hazel. “We’ll also ship boxes of fudge anywhere you want us to.” All Christmas items, including whole and cracked pecans, can also be mailed anywhere. “We try to get the best shipping rate possible for our customers,” she adds. “We also have lots of beautiful ornaments for all tastes,” Hazel says. “Some like to shop and purchase a new ornament each Christmas. I would always buy a new one for my children each year.” Tree decorations available fit just about everyone’s taste, including the glitzy, the collegiate, old-fashioned and rustic, woodsy ornaments. Check out the trees on display in the store for ideas. Christmas décor runs the gamut from large snowmen, including those for OSU and OU fans, to more traditional decorations like reindeer. In fact, the store’s variety of quality gifts and décor will delight you, from the unique to the quirky, including Santa Claus cookie jars, holiday wine glasses and cozies, coffee mugs, serving dishes and candy dishes, all perfect for giving or for your own use.

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BBAPAC Captures Spirit of the Season Celebrate the holidays at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center with three upcoming shows.

By Christina Dixon From there, her success only grew with albums such as “I Hope You Dance” and “Something Worth Leaving Behind.” Presently, Womack has released six albums and has sold more than six

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center is spreading holiday cheer by offering three unique shows in December, including an evening with country crooner Lee Ann Womack on December 5, a Broken Arrow favorite, “A Time for Christmas 3,” starring BAPAC Executive Director Mark Frie and friends on December 13, and contemporary artist Debby Boone on December 19. “The holiday spirit is alive and well every year at the BAPAC,” said Mark Frie, executive director. “Whether we are bringing in award-winning stars from abroad or celebrating our hometown with local performers, the magic of the season is captured on our stage with shows guaranteed to get the whole family in the holiday mood.” On Friday, December 5, the BAPAC welcomes multi-award winning country artist Lee Ann Womack to the Rose District for a holiday concert for the ages. After spending many years as a professional songwriter, Lee Ann Womack became one of the most popular contemporary country artists of 1997 with her eponymous self-titled debut album.

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Beautiful Lighted Holiday Displays for 2014 Two free drive-through events are happening in Muskogee – Castle Christmas at The Castle of Muskogee and The Garden of Lights at Honor Heights Park, open Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Eve.

By Sheryl Sowell Celebrate the best of family holiday traditions at The Castle of Muskogee. Take a leisurely drive through Castleton Village, filled with over 2,000 holiday lighted displays. The drivethrough is free, and donations are gratefully accepted. Outside The Castle, you can take a hayride or a carriage ride through the Village, or ride the ponies or the camel. Come inside The Castle for old-fashioned family holiday activities: bring your kids to make ornaments in Santa’s workshop, warm up by the fireplace, and plan your visit with Father Christmas. Horse-drawn carriage rides

start in the parking lot of The Castle and travel through a part of the village that is not accessible to cars, so you will see different displays than on the drive-through

route. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child, or take advantage of the Family Pack, $25 for up to 5 people. Tractor-drawn hayrides start in the parking lot of The Castle

Plan your visit with Father Christmas, at The Castle of Muskogee.

and also travel through the village on a different route than the car drive-through. These depart every half hour. Cost is $5 per person, children 12 and under are free. Pony rides are a holiday favorite and cost $5 per child. Camel rides are a fun, exotic way to travel. Be one of the Three Kings for $5 per person. Shop local while at The Castle. Stop in for some holiday shopping with our Made In Oklahoma merchants and find something unique for yourself and your loved ones. You can also get fireworks for New Year’s Eve celebrations and items from The Christmas Shoppe for your own holiday displays. Father

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Christmas will be at the Castle on Fridays and Saturdays from December 5 through December 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is no cost to talk to Father Christmas, and pictures will be available for a nominal fee. Be sure to stop into the Royal Garden Cafe for a light supper or snack, hot chocolate and treats, and great company. Sit and enjoy holiday movies for the whole family. The Castle’s additional events are open November 27-30, December 4-7 and every night December 11-31. In nearby Honor Heights Park, the Garden of Lights attracts thousands of visitors. The celebration includes a free drive-through display of over a million shimmering lights displayed throughout the park. Internationally known for its Azalea Festival, Honor Heights Park draws up to a half million visitors annually to its 122 acres, which are planted with more than 30,000 azalea bushes and thousands of trees, beautifully situated among the park’s scenic hilltop drive. Christmas lights are placed on trees, bushes and structures throughout the park to enhance the natural beauty of the gardens, waterfalls, and ponds. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. nightly, and the event is free.

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88th Annual Live Nativity King of Kings Lutheran Church presents its annual Christmas celebration December 13 and 14.

By Sheryl Sowell As we prepare to spend the next month decorating our homes and Christmas trees and purchasing gifts for loved ones, King of Kings Lutheran Church in Glenpool calls us all to remember the true purpose of the Christmas season. In an effort to carry out the mission to celebrate the birth of Christ, King of Kings will be presenting a live nativity scene on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each night, in the field just southeast of 151st Street and Highway 75. Complete with costumed actors, sheep, camels, a donkey and a stable, the live nativity depicts the story of Christ’s birth from the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, through the arrival of the three wise men. Pastor Rick Tabisz will narrate the Christmas story while the actors illustrate the journey, conflicts and celebration that the family experiences. At the end of the presentation, audience members are invited to sing “Silent Night” and warm up with hot cocoa and cookies while petting the animals and visiting with the cast. “The live nativity is a simple reenactment of the birth of Christ that everyone in the family will enjoy. Several families have told me they make this a

part of their Christmas traditions every year,” said Pat Bartley, co-chair of the public relations committee. “When we all sing together at the end of the performance, it creates a truly beautiful, peaceful feeling within.” The presentation itself will last for approximately 30 minutes, and it is performed regardless of

the plunging temperatures. Seating is provided, but Bartley urges spectators, “Please dress appropriately and bring blankets. The metal bleachers are very cold.” The live nativity takes place on 13 acres located on the southeast side of Highway 75 and 151st Street in Glenpool. Please arrive early to find seating. Porta-Potties

will also be available. This is the eighth year that King of Kings Lutheran Church has presented the live nativity. “We are a missionary church,” Bartley says. “This is our small way of sharing Christ’s love with the community. Our goal is to capture the feel of our Savior’s birth. It isn’t about commercializa-

tion; it is about the simplicity and the joy of the occasion.” This project is free to the community, and funding comes from both the congregation and Thrivent Financial, an organization that does much more than offer financial services. They also offer outreach opportunities that enable members to help their communities and congregations. “The entire presentation is a testament to the season. The volunteerism that it requires is truly indicative of the Christmas spirit,” says Bartley. “We look forward to you joining with us in thanksgiving as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ: Son of God, King of Kings, Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace, and yes, the real ‘reason for this season’ of Christmas.”

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