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he new year brings lists of to prevent acne,” said Nicole. She resolutions on self-care, and warns that not all skin care products many people find themselves that claim non-comedogenic are in a gym attempting to improve good for your skin. “It helps to their health and well-being. Did you consult with a professional who know that your skin is the largest knows the ingredients listed to organ on your body? It makes sense advise whether or not it is good for that prioritizing its care would be at you to use,” she said. “I can even the top of our lists. offer a list of acne safe make-up Nicole McGinnis, licensed to use.” The salon has available for aesthetician and owner of Reveal purchase custom blended mineral Salon, is an expert on skin care foundation that is 100% acne-safe and is in the business of helping and beneficial for all skin types. “Sometimes people get scared her clients improve the health when they think about chemical of their skin. She has over 20 peels,” said Nicole, “but they can years of experience in skin care actually be very mild, especially and specializes in acne treatment. for acne.” Facial peels can be Millions of people suffer with acne healthier for skin than prescription and struggle to find answers on medication, and no side effects effective treatment. Acne treatment are expected. Each person’s needs peels are proven successful with will be different, requiring more or strict instructions after treatment. less peel. “Peeling is a side effect As each person’s needs are varied, of treatment, not a goal,” she said. the acne treatments at Reveal are “The amount of benefit isn’t directly customizable, with many options correlated to the amount of peeling.” available. “It’s best to make an appointment for a treatment, and we Some peels promote hydration, which can also be an added benefit will decide what’s best for you,” said Nicole. Acne treatment for back and for winter dry skin. Another benefit to winter skin therapy is that any chest are also available. Treatments recovery time is not aggravated by can be layered and tailored to fit the sun. Now is the best time to have any need, and Nicole continues her treatments, while out of the sun and education and training to stay up to heat of the warm season. “Any time date in her field, providing the only you get a peel, you’ll want to avoid service of this kind in the area with the sun for a bit,” said Nicole. her level of expertise. In addition to acne treatments, “In addition to treatment, I’ll clients can consult on anti-aging go over lifestyle information as peels. Treatment is also available well, such as diet and hygiene, and for age spots, skin tags, hyperthings people may not think about

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pigmentation, and other concerns related to aging skin. Some of the peels promote collagen and overall skin rejuvenation, for a fresh complexion and promotion of overall self- confidence. As mentioned, treatments and peels can be layered and customized to ensure the most effective results. “Plenty of acne patients need antiaging as well,” said Nicole. A full-service salon, Reveal also offers hair and nails, and a fulltime barber on staff. The expert hair technician specialties include cut and color, as well as Brazilian Blowouts. Nail professional, Debbie Edmonds, with over 25 years of experience, offers services including manicures, pedicures, Shellacs and acrylic nails. Reveal Salon is a CND Shellac Certified salon. For men, haircuts and razor shaves are available with the barber. Add a consultation with Nicole at Reveal Salon to the top of your New Years’ Resolutions and make caring for your skin a priority in all the years to come.

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SERVICE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE _ _ BY DUANE BLANKENSHIP

ervice Manager Cliff Koger recently released some exciting news. Beginning January 1, 2019, the South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Service Department will be 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 on your way home. Or if you can’t

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deliver your vehicle to the Service trusting, long-lasting relationship. Department before beginning work, “Our great team of Factory just drop it off any evening and pick it Certified Service Technicians utilizes the finest tools and software up after work the next day. available today,” added Koger. “Large or small businesses “While your vehicle is in service, a operating service fleets have customer may call his Advisor for welcomed the news with open arms,” status information and even receive said Koger. “They will now be able technician notes on details and to bring business vehicles in when progress. All this convenience while they are out of service and hit the the Advisor never has to leave the streets the next morning.” Residents drive. Between our professional and travelers having automotive problems on local streets or highways Team, our Techs and the equipment available to them, I feel we are a step will have a safe and secure place to leave vehicles overnight while getting above the competition.” “Total customer satisfaction is needed services. our goal,” says Koger, “and happy Cliff ’s professional Service customers make us happy. The Advisors are the faces of the aim is to fix any problem correctly department. “They make a first the first time, each time you impression on each customer as he visit.” There are a lot of smiles in or she approaches the Service Desk,” this Service Department making explains Koger. “And during that first contact the stage is often set for a 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. 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 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

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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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This is your year to BY MACY GOODNIGHT

A Med Spa is all about helping you reach your New Year’s goals! With an amazing array of customizable services for complete body and skin care, you can rule 2019 feeling your absolute best! Melody Hawkins, practice manager, is proud of her team of licensed nurse practitioners and PAs, offering the best in weight loss, anti-aging, and health treatments, as well as overall rejuvenation. BA Med Spa even offers hormone therapy. “Whether you have hormone or medical concerns, weight loss or care issues, we are here to help you,” said Melody. All initial consultations, first visits, are complementary. The Med Spa offers a multitude of programs, all customizable to suit the needs of their patients. Just a handful of their therapies are highlighted below.

Weight Loss Programs

The Med Spa programs include the ever-popular HCG, with updated program enhancements to be healthier and more effective in the long-term. “We’ve tailored our program to a higher calorie count than the older version, at right about 1200 calories a day, which enables about 30 minutes of cardio exercise a day,” said Melody. “This has been proven successful with about a 1lb to 1 ½lb a day in weight loss.” The innovative new increased calorie diet with exercise helps determine keeping results for the long-term.

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Body Sculpting

Once weight loss goals have been reached, BA Med Spa offers Cool Sculpting, one of America’s fastest growing procedures. “Simply because it works!” Melody said. “Every patient gets results.” Cool Sculpting targets specific fat areas, such as love handles, double chin, inner thighs, or any stubborn areas that are a nuisance despite weight loss and exercise. “We can target those areas, and get 25% fat reduction in one treatment,” said Melody. “You will get surgical like results without ever going under a knife, no down time, and no risk of scarring.” Cool Sculpting provides the same results as liposuction without the risk. “It’s everyone’s favorite procedure,” Melody said.

Anti-Aging

“Our staff is comprised of experienced medical cosmetic treatment providers,” said Melody. All BA Med Spa staff is required to participate in quarterly training to stay up to date and knowledgeable about current and new treatments. The Med Spa specializes in Botox injections and Dermafillers. “We try to keep our antiaging

treatment prices affordable to the masses, because we want to make sure everyone can afford to feel beautiful,” she said.

Rejuvenation

One of the newest procedures at BA Med Spa is the laser resurfacing treatment for deep and fine lines. Additionally, Vaginal Rejuvenation procedures have been introduced, and have been received well with patients. “It really helps to address issues women don’t think are necessary, so they just suffer in silence,” said Melody. Some symptoms that would validate the procedure are vaginal atrophy, dryness, looseness, or inability to climax during intercourse. The Med Spa has treated patients for these issues with a 100% success rate, and usually a 75% improvement in 3 treatments. Additionally, urinary incontinence can be remedied with the procedure. “50% of women have this problem, especially after childbirth, and that issue can be completely cured after three treatments, with minimal downtime,” Melody said. “When we talk about the symptoms that justify Vaginal Rejuvenation, so many women say that’s me, I’m who you’re talking about. We can fix that really quick and in a hurry.” Men may also seek consultation about rejuvenation.

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Art After Hours:

The Amazing Robert Peterson BY MARY BRANSFORD

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rtsOK’s Art After Hours will host the works of Lawton artist Robert Peterson with an opening reception on January 4th, 5:30 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at the Museum of Broken Arrow, 400 S. Main St. This event is open and free to the public. Peterson will be available along with several pieces of highly acclaimed original art. His art will continue to be displayed at the museum through February 2nd during regular museum hours. Presenting sponsor for this event is Premier Consulting Partners. Franklin’s Toast will be providing drinks and appetizers. Peterson creates lavishly detailed portraits of celebs, animals, people and other subjects using his own vision to capture the utmost reality. Some of his art are photorealism and others combine a mix of techniques. His stunning paintings are more than meets they eye – each stroke of his brush evokes magic and beauty that only his originality possesses.

7 years ago at age 31, Peterson was working at Goodyear and received news from his doctor that he needed a hip replacement. Not such good news for such a young man. The surgery wasn’t without complications. Married at 19 and father of 3, he wanted something to leave for his family; that’s when he stopped off at the gift shop and spent $13.00 on some paint and canvas. Before that time he had never painted and knew very little about art other than some sketching he would do as a pastime. Within six months after his surgery he had created a collection of thirtyfour celebrity paintings of famous New Yorkers and was invited to do his first art show “Faces of New York” in New York City. While there his opportunities soared. He was invited for interviews at ABC, BET, MTV along with other media outlets. At the show, he was affirmed by RL Sparks, the same person who popularized Andy Warhol. Sparks called “Best of Show” which happened to be his painting “Mos Def ” who is an actor, musician, and director from Brooklyn. He was also awarded Spotlight Artist of the Year at Art Basel 2017. This year he was commissioned by the Oklahoma City Thunder organization to paint Russell Westbrook in honor of his 108th triple double. He is a major supporter of the

“Aside from my wife and d kids these two things currently motivate me the most. One, reprresents what I could be doing if I grow too comfortable and slack off on creating new work. These are the last pair of boots I wore e while working a 12 hour shift at a factory doing something that gave me absolutely no peace. The other, it represents something much larger than what you see. It represents inspiration. It inspired an artist over 50 years ago to create a work of art that would explore the relationship between artistic expression and advertissing. Not only did his silkscreen works of art featuring cans of sou up make millions of dollars and allowed him the ability to create e more art, his works have all outlived him. I always tell myself I am one painting away from either one of these two. So on my table, in my studio where I rest my brus ushe us h s, tubes he ub u bes of paint, cleaner and othe er art supplies siits t a pair air of old ai d wor o kb bo oots otts and a dusty can of tomato soup up up.” p..”” - Peterson

arts in his community; and actively contributes to the Lawton – Ft. Sill Art Council. 100% of the money he raises from his prints helps fund the organization. His goal is to provide enough funding to enable them to continue services without struggles. Today, Peterson’s art is celebrated universally. He credits his strength and creativity to God and his wife. He enjoys establishing relationships with his collectors. “My art is created in love. Gods work in my hands.”

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SOUTH POINTE CHEVROLET IS COMMITTED TO FAMILY SAFETY BY DUANE BLANKENSHIP

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olby Ballou, Fixed Operations Director at South Pointe Chevrolet, has announced that the company’s service department will feature a series of Child Safety Seat events throughout 2019. The quarterly clinics are scheduled for Saturday, February 16, May 18, August 17 and November 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Events are held at South Pointe Chevrolet service bay and are conducted by safety experts representing Safe Kids Tulsa. Admission is free and open to anyone with kids who want their child’s safety seat inspected. There will be door prizes including safety seats and more. Safe Kids Worldwide was founded in 1988 by Martin R. Eichelberger, M.D. and Herta Feely, a public relations professional, at Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C. With others, they created the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, the only U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing

unintentional childhood injuries. Today, Safe Kids works around the world to reduce traffic injuries and more. Since inception, there has been a 60 percent decrease in the unintentional injury rate among children 19 years and younger. Preventable injuries are the #1 killer of kids in the United States. Throughout the world, almost one million children die of injuries each year, and almost every one of these tragedies is preventable. South Pointe and Safe Kids Tulsa contribute to protecting our kids through safety clinics. “Losing one child is one too many,” says Ballou. “We don’t want any parent to have to endure the loss of a child. Our hope is to raise awareness of improperly installed or ineffective car seats that may be risking the life or injury to a child. At our clinics, parents learn if their child’s safety seat is installed correctly and if it’s the proper style and size to offer full protection at the child’s current age.

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We strive to raise safety awareness and, hopefully, influence moms and dads to attend one of our clinics. It’s a simple decision any parent can make, it only takes a few minutes of your time and it could possibly save a child’s life.” For information on determining the safety seat that’s right for your child, visit www.safercar.gov/ therightseat. This website provides an easy-to-use tool that lets you compare seats to direct you to the

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one that’s best for your child. You’ll be asked to provide your child’s age, height and weight prior to being shown seat types that will best protect your child. The service department includes Colby Ballou, Service Director Wes Adams, six service advisors and 16 master technicians. They are also tire specialists carrying most major brands. “We probably have the largest tire inventory of any Tulsa area Chevy dealer,” added Ballou, “but, if we don’t have the tire you need, we can usually get same-day or next-day delivery. We also offer a price-match guarantee and up to $200 off your purchase when you order four tires. Basically, you purchase three tires and get the fourth free.” South Pointe offers the GM BuyPower Card, a credit card that helps you get your next new

car. Card holders are rewarded with Earnings on every purchase they make, redeemable toward the purchase of a new Chevrolet or other GMC vehicle. Get full details of this program at the dealership. “We’re committed to the safety of you and your family,” assures Ballou. “Everything we do in our service department is related to keeping your vehicle running smoothly and safely. Come in the next time you need servicing or manufacturer recommended maintenance. And please, accept our invitation to attend one of our quarterly child safety seat clinics. We think you’ll be pleased with the way we treat customers.”

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GRASSROOTS HEALTHCARE BY ASHLEY WAITKUS

n January 2, 2018, Grassroots Healthcare family medical practice in Tulsa, opened its newly expanded medical office building to patients on 7901 S. Sheridan Rd. in Tulsa. Their new office location features 3,100 square feet, 11 exam rooms, spacious waiting area and check-in station. Since 2011, Dr. Melita Tate has practiced medicine at Grassroots Healthcare in a way that clears away the impersonal paperwork and bureaucracy that characterizes most physician’s offices. The medical practice is best described as a small town clinic tucked amongst the restaurants and businesses of south Tulsa. Dr. Tate and her staff treat a wide spectrum of medical conditions ranging from stitches to high blood pressure, urgent care to chronic illness. The office is quiet, private and welcoming – qualities seldom experienced in the typical medical environment.

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Dr. Tate’s exam rooms are busier than ever and her practice growth initiated her recent relocation. One reason for the growing roster of satisfied patients is Dr. Tate’s high quality, pragmatic approach to medicine. Another reason is the simple business model of the clinic: Grassroots Healthcare does not accept insurance. Instead, they developed both direct care based and visit care based programs for patients. Patients who choose to utilize the direct care based program pay a monthly membership fee for services. Visit based care patients pay per visit. Either option allows for more affordable visits and wholesale lab costs. Avoiding insurance and Medicare altogether enables Dr. Tate and staff to focus on patients and keep costs as low as possible. “We do have patients who are insured,” Dr. Tate notes, “but often, they have high deductibles or co-pays that make it difficult to

go to a big hospital.” Patients find it refreshing to know exactly what they will be charged for medical services. The common sense process means patients are more informed about their medical care and less stressed about making payments. One of her favorite aspects of having eliminated third parties from her practice is that the "doctor and patient can decide together" about the best treatment options. They are not limited by what an insurance company will approve. The flexibility allows patients to focus on wellness using medical and holistic treatments. Both insured and uninsured patients benefit. The services were specifically designed to "fill the gap for individuals and families who can't afford high premiums" says Dr. Tate. Staff is available to help insured patients with the necessary paperwork to get reimbursed for expenses. In fact, lowering stress is a concern Dr. Tate has been emphasizing with her patients, as well as other characteristics of a more holistic approach to medicine. More than ever, Americans are grappling with health concerns related to stress, depression, anxiety and obesity. Unfortunately, these are issues that don’t necessarily get better with more medication. Considering side effects can undermine health as much as the original symptoms for which medicine was prescribed; the entire approach begs the question. “We try to focus on helping patients get off medication and establish a healthy lifestyle,” explains Dr. Tate. After all, if a person can overcome depression,

REEXAMINED Their newly expanded office offers exceptional and accessible medical care obesity or high blood pressure without medication, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this the best approach? Dr. Tate's dedication to improving the quality of care and ensuring patients are seen promptly didn't go unnoticed. It started catching the attention of other locally owned businesses. Many of the small companies were unable to provide health insurance for their workers. Once again, Dr. Tate found a way to meet the need. The clinic offers discounts for companies to sign up their employees. Companies see the $50 per month for employee and spouse and $10 per child plans as an excellent investment in their staff. The program covers on the job injuries in addition to regular care. Enrollment also provides "direct access to your provider 24/7." The level of care and pre-disclosed pricing sets the practice apart from traditional doctors offices. "Companies and patients appreciate how we are transparent. It removes the fear because they already know the fees before they get the bill" Dr. Tate shared. Many physicians are unable to schedule appointments quickly due to the volume of patients they see. As a result, patients often pay for expensive urgent care visits. Dr. Tate eliminated these traditional obstacles to care. Business owners recognize healthy employees are productive employees. Providing easy access to healthcare helps employers take care of their teams. Grassroots offers the perfect solution. Before signing up, companies can meet with Dr. Tate to learn about their options.

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February 1-28, 2019 The Hive 115 South 1st Street Jenks, Oklahoma

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SU Public TV is changing channel from channel 36 to channel 32. This will occur on February 11, 2019. Why? It’s called “repacking”. Repacking is mandatory by the FCC and will affect three stations in the Tulsa television market including RSU Public TV. By definition, repacking is the process of moving broadcasters into a smaller and more tightly packed spectrum band in order to free up broadcast spectrum for wireless carriers nation-wide. Resulting in the need to upgrade out dated equipment. Royal Aills, general manager of RSU Public TV says, “This is really a blessing for us. Our transmitter is at end of life. With a new transmitter, we will operate for the next 20 years”. Viewers on cable and satellite should not be affected. Viewers who watch TV over the air with an antenna will need to rescan their TV’s on February 11th at 9am. Aills says, “Viewers who have trouble rescanning their TV’s can go to our website at rsu.tv or call for instruction on who to rescan. We will also have a phone bank set up should anyone want to call. We will walk them through the rescan”. That number is 1.800.823.7210. So how do you rescan your TV’s? Select “scan” or “autotune” on the TV or converter box control menu to start the scanning process. Instructions are usually available by pressing the “set-up” or “menu” buttons on the remote control. This move is happening behind the scenes, so the channel number viewers know will not change. No additional equipment purchases is required. Plan to Rescan on February 11th at 9am! RSU Public TV has been on the air for 37 years and is the only university-owned public TV station in Oklahoma.

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ACTIVE SUPPORT AND ART SHOW HONORING VETERANS BY MACY GOODNIGHT

ost people who drive past The Coffee Bunker might think it is a trendy coffee bar. Some have even ventured in to ask if they can purchase a cup of coffee. It’s not what you might think. Those who are familiar with the place know that it is a haven and refuge for veterans, and its crucial role needs to be recognized.

The mission of the Coffee Bunker is to meet veterans “where they are,” and help with the transition to family and community life. They are Tulsa’s only peer-run drop-in center, and they provide a familyfriendly, alcohol-free and drug-free environment. The 3500 square foot facility is set up for veterans and their families to get together, use a computer, access wi-fi, enjoy games and group activities, watch TV or movies, or just hang out. Coffee and snacks are also available in a warm and inviting lounge where veterans can visit and find support. Barbara Scruggs, Ph.D., RN, is the Therapeutic Activities coordinator for the center and has experienced loss of her own, making her acutely more aware of the needs that veterans face. “What we have here at the Coffee Bunker Ba arrb bar ara a Sc S rugg gs, PhD, hD, hD is a different picture than RN RN, N, Ther erap er a eu ap uti ticc Accti t vi viti ties ti es what you find anywhere else,” Coo Co ordiinatto or, r, and Sco ottt said Barbara. “Our place is Blac Blac ack kbur u n, Ope pera ra atiio on ns Ma Man nage age ger. a one-of-a-kind place and it’s essential.” In addition to the peer support offered at the Coffee Bunker founder, Mary Ligon, lost her son, Cpl. Daniel Ligon, facility, representatives are on hand to advocate for Veteran’s benefits. “We to suicide after his return from the have connections to help with benefits war in Iraq at 24 years of age in forms and assistance getting claims 2004. He suffered from crippling pushed through,” explained Barbara. depression, PTSD, and sheer “This helps to alleviate a lot of the exhaustion after his return. It was Mary’s passion to redeem the tragedy stress veterans face.” There is a lawyer also available to work with veterans of the devastating death of her son on smaller claims issues, and divorce by reaching out to others facing the counseling. Counselors are on site to same silent wounds of war.

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communicate and provide programs, including suicide prevention. Staff receives training to work in this area and will work with families with outreach. “We have a heavy support system here,” said Barbara. “Our peer support specialists are veterans as well and know what they’re going through.” In addition to counseling, legal and peer support, the center advocates can assist with education and work programs. “We have really great programs and we try to connect veterans with resources in the community that are appropriate for them,” Barbara said. February 1-28, The Coffee Bunker will be hosting a Veteran’s Art Show at The Hive, 115 South 1st Street, in Jenks. Any and all veterans who might be interested in displaying, and possibly selling their artwork are encouraged to register. Deadline for registration is January 15th. Entrance fee is $15/artist. Registration is available online at www.coffeebunker.org/veterans-artshow, or call and speak with Barbara at (918) 637-3878. Volunteer opportunities are encouraged not only for the event but also anytime at the center. If you are a veteran and would like more information on programs and assistance, or if you just need someone to talk to, stop in and visit with the wonderful people at The Coffee Bunker. It’s there for you.

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WaterStone Dry Cleaners: Dry cleaning service that comes to your front door

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e all lead busy lives. WaterStone Dry Cleaners knows this fully well and wants to help simplify your life by saving you the inconvenience of having to take the time to make a trip to the dry cleaners. With WaterStone, the dry cleaner comes to you. 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-todoor and would put customers on a regular schedule, either a Monday/ Thursday or a Tuesday/Friday schedule, and we still do that, but at

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some point, our customers told us they were very happy with what we did, but they wanted another outlet. “So, after starting the business in 2006 and seeing it grow so rapidly, we added our operation in Owasso in 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.” Although, until recently, WaterStone only had the Owasso location, they had customers throughout Tulsa and the Tulsa metro area, including Jenks, 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 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, picked the item up and took it to the customer’s house.” “And that was Thanksgiving weekend, by the way,” Crystal added. “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. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

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A Sub-Above BY ASHLEY WAITKUS

ersey Mike’s Subs is known for the incredible, fresh sandwiches offered all around the country. The stores use only the highest quality ingredients available in the United States. Meats are sliced to order directly in front of you and grilled in store. Subs range in size from the “mini” 5-inch to the large 15-inch, and each order is expertly prepared and wrapped at the authentic East-Coast style deli. Subs ordered “Mike’s Way” include onions, lettuce, tomatoes, vinegar, oil, and spices, but the combinations you can choose from are endless. The store has been offering classic and creative subs since 1956 and now has over 1500 stores throughout the county, including the three Tulsa Hills, Broken Arrow, and Bixby stores owned by Bobby Sanders and Troy Redmon. Offering only the best and freshest food for customers is an exciting part of the job for the team, but it is the family-like atmosphere and culture of giving that is most meaningful. “At Jersey Mike’s, we offer a sub above – one that’s measured in more than inches or seconds ‘til served. We carefully consider every aspect of what we do – every slice, every sandwich, every store – we provide our customers with sustenance and substance too” according to the company website. For Bobby, this means seeing his customers as one big extended family. “We love getting to know our customers and coming in to work every day to talk to our friends and family. Customers and employees become friends here. We want to know about little Suzie’s recital and Tommy’s T-Ball game,” Bobby shares. His enthusiasm is contagious, and the friendship 36 |

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and camaraderie between staff and customers are evident. Customers rave about the “sub-above” customer service. One repeat guest states “My Tulsa Hills store treats my family like family.” It is reviews like this that underscore the heart of the business. Bobby shares “we have a laid-back atmosphere, we care about people, and our customers love it. It’s why we have huge repeat customers. It’s what we are founded on.” The family-focused environment goes beyond knowing your favorite sandwich and sharing stories about piano recitals. Bobby and Troy’s shops, along with each of the other franchises, have a sincere dedication to the communities in which it operates. Family takes care of family, and for each of the shops, the community in which it serves is considered family. Each March, the old-fashioned store hosts what is known as the “Month of Giving.” Throughout the month, the stores invite you to come in for more than a made to order, highquality sub. They invite you to come in and help give back to the community. Throughout the entire month, each store accepts donations from customers, staff, and visitors to give to an area non-profit. The last Wednesday of March, 100%

of sales go directly to charity. “We don’t donate 100% of profits; we donate 100% of sales” Bobby shares. Every penny spent at the shops will go directly to a local organization on that day. Over the last several years, they average between $12,000 and $15,000 in giving for the day. Nation-wide, the company has raised over $28 million since 2010 alone through it’s “Month of Giving” program. The generosity continues year round, but by having a particular emphasis on the month of March, Bobby and Troy can include their community in the process by focusing on a specific charity and collecting donations throughout the month. Everyone needs a good lunch, and with the three convenient locations, everyone has an opportunity to stop by, enjoy a great sub, make new friends, and contribute to taking care of our Tulsa family.

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“At Jersey Mike’s, we think you should give for one reason and one reason only: to give. Our culture of giving at Jersey Mike’s is as much a part of our heritage as oil and vinegar. We believe that making a great sub sandwich and making a difference can be one in the same.” -Bobby Sanders, Owner

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