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Martial Arts Academy Celebrates 10 Years Chris Velez started his academy in Owasso a decade ago and has since opened a Tulsa location. By Christopher Davis

Martial Arts Academy first opened in Owasso in 2003. Since then, Chris Velez, owner and senior chief instructor, has built a reputation for developing instructional classes that instill mental stamina, discipline and self-confidence. With over two decades of experience in martial arts, Velez began training (specializing in tae kwon do) when he was six years old. As a teenager, he earned his black belt and began instructing groups. Shortly after high school, he began instructing professionally and opened his own full time academy in 2003. As a 5th degree black

belt, he strives to guide others in finding their own inner black belt. Through word of mouth, classes at Martial Arts Academy in Owasso grew so rapidly that Velez found it necessary to move to a larger studio within two years. The transition to the larger facility took place in 2005, providing much needed space for instruction and offices at 9100 North Garnett Rd. The dedication of Velez and his team at Martial Arts Academy paid off, and it was not long before Velez was poised to move up a notch. He opened (continued on page 22)

(L to R): Rick Gibson, 3rd degree black belt, chief instructor; Taylor Carrell, 1st degree black belt, instructors’ assistant; Eric Buckendorf, 1st degree black belt, program director; Brianne Saul, 2nd degree black belt, assistant instructor; and Chris Velez, 5th degree black belt, senior chief instructor.

Communication and Security Solutions Call DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies for solutions to your technology and security concerns, including video surveillance and phone and computer networking. By Christopher Davis

DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies provide a variety of custom communications and technology solutions, ranging from security and video surveillance, phone

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nies. As the industry swallowed up smaller companies throughout the 1990s, a void was left in this region. In the late 90s and into the new millennium, Dyson and Eubanks found a natural synergy between their companies that enhanced their teams’ abilities to deliver stellar service on major technology systems. Whether the project is largescale, such as with casinos, or smaller residential endeavors, DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies have earned a reputation for excellence where the high-tech world crosses paths with consumer problem solving. “If it’s low-voltage, we do it,” says Kevin Dyson, summing up DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies complex services in a simple sentence. The partner companies operate as one and specialize in customized systems of all (continued on page 22)

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Resolve to Get Fit and Have Fun Fit For Her offers a wide variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes and tanning with all memberships. By Deanna Rebro

All fitness centers are not created equal. From the moment you walk through the doors of Fit For Her in Owasso, you know this is not a typical gym. High up, on the third floor of 9500 N. 129th E. Ave., the workout area has windows all around that overlook the city. There’s a feeling

of openness among the gleaming cardio stations and workout machines. The entire 6,400-square-foot facility is pristine, just like a lady would want. After all, Fit For Her was designed entirely from a woman’s point of view. The dressing room looks (continued on page 22)

Personal trainer Lara Myers gives one-on-one instruction to Fit For Her member Jennifer Palmer.

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YOUR RETIREMENT 'BUCKET LIST': FIVE THINGS YOU MUST DO BEFORE YOU RETIRE BY MELANIE HASTY-GRANT

Bucket List #1 Complete a Financial Assessment. It is no fun to be retired and not have enough money. One of the biggest questions that pre-retirees have is...Will I have enough money to last throughout my retirement? Working with a trusted financial professional can help you to determine if the savings you have will be enough or if you need to be saving more. IT MATTERS who you trust and who you work with. This is usually a lifetime relationship, and it needs to be with someone that you work well with and that will spend the time needed to make your financial life successful. Bucket List #2 Redefining Your Identity. Redefining yourself is one issue many of our retirees have told us they face. Who am I if not for my job title or company position? Developing a "you are more than what you do" attitude helps to make this change. Think of how you might transfer skills of your current job into hobbies, volunteerism, or a part-time job. Bucket List #3 Find a purpose for your life.

Develop a bucket list of 100 things or more you would like to do during your retirement. New goals and dreams are important during this time to provide purpose and stability of identity. Develop a sense for how you will create meaning in your life. Bucket List #4 Think About How You Want to Spend Your Time. There is a lot more freedom of time when retiring. Retirees often fantasize about having so much free time to do hobbies, etc. Initially, the fantasy becomes reality and it feels exactly as they had envisioned. However, eventually having a routine helps to normalize the transition. We encourage clients to start "practicing" being retired. Start doing some of the things on a daily

basis that you plan to do in retirement. Bucket List #5 Be Proactive about Potential Changes in Relationships. Often there are changes in relationships between spouses, children, and grandchildren. For spouses, often spending 24/7 together is taxing and if one spouse has always been at home, there can be "turf wars" about who is in charge of what. Also, not having the social time with co-workers in the break room is a change. If one is used to having a lot of their social interaction needs met at work, then this can be a challenge. We encourage clients to be proactive in addressing changes in relationships and expectations. I hope you find this information helpful in preparing for this wonderful time in your life. For more information, visit www.waterstonewealth.com. Melanie Hasty-Grant, Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Managing Principal at Waterstone Private Wealth Management. Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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CCommunication and Security Solutions Call DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies for solutions to your technology and security concerns, including video surveillance and phone and computer networking.

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DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies provide a variety of custom communications and technology solutions, ranging from security and video surveillance, phone and computer networking, to system integration. As longtime friends, both Kevin Dyson and Mike Eubanks worked as managers for large technology companies. As the industry swallowed up smaller companies throughout the 1990s, a void

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crosses paths with consumer problem solving. “If it’s low-voltage, we do it,” says Kevin Dyson, summing up DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies complex services in a simple sentence. The partner companies operate as one and specialize in customized systems of all sorts. Phone systems – including private branch exchange (PBX), computer networks, lighting and sound, video, surveillance and alarm systems are all services provided by the experts at DLSS and Tel-Star. Big or small, if it relies on wires or Wi-Fi, Dyson and Eubanks’ team can help you get the most from your technology.Systems operate without the need of a land line phone service. One of the more popular services they provide is lighting and sound system integration and automation. “We don’t want to walk into a building and see a lighting system and say ‘Wow, who did this?’ We want to be the ones installing these systems that wow people,” says Mike Eubanks. And DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies do,

indeed, install some dazzling systems. Their custom integrated lighting and sound systems have brought life to casinos, hotels and even smaller private residences. Automated systems put monitoring and control of lighting, appliances, sound systems and security systems right in the palm of one’s hand. Their integration systems have an application for smartphones and tablets that allow the owner to unlock doors, turn lights off or even turn the sprinklers on. Such user-friendly technology is not only convenient, but increases the effectiveness of security systems as well. Safety and security is a concern for everyone. Providing turnkey systems for residential, business, industrial and educational facilities, the company works with each client to ensure their building is secure and manageable. Customizing each security system to suit the needs of the facility, DLSS and Tel-Star provide local and national monitoring, maintenance and response coordination. Customers will not find many details about security systems

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BBringing Broadway to Broken Arrow The Ten Tenors kick off a new year singing Broadway’s greatest hits at the Broken Arrow PAC.

By Christina Dixon

Continuing its fifth anniversary season, the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center kicks off 2014 with internationally acclaimed singing sensation The Ten Tenors, who will be celebrating Broadway’s greatest hits on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $60 and are available at www.brokenarrowpac.com or (918) 259-5778. “This incredible live experience from one of the hardest working touring acts is an absolute must-see,” BAPAC Executive Director Mark Frie said. “The Ten Tenors have a unique approach to combining a mixture of rock and classical music with some of Broadway’s greatest tunes, resulting in a sound that is uniquely theirs.” This musical ensemble shot to international fame during a guest spot on Oprah Winfrey and hasn’t stopped since. Amidst incredible international success, this Australian troupe has performed an average of 250 shows per year across seven

continents. Continually striving to challenge themselves and their audience, they have sold over 3.5 million concert tickets, have four gold CDs and two platinum, as well as two gold DVDs and one platinum. “The Ten Tenors respectfully tip their hats to their classical roots and share with audiences unique renditions of the genre’s best pieces, but they also push the boundaries of what it means to be a tenor and to sit in the classical genre in today’s world,” according to The Ten Tenors website. The Ten Tenors will lend their talent and individuality to a collection of Broadway’s most loved classics, including “The Impossible Dream” from “Man of La Mancha,” “Music of the Night” from “Phantom of the Opera” and “Bring Him Home” from “Les Misérables.” Closing out Broken Arrow PAC’s fifth anniversary is the Oklahoma debut of the new Broadway smash “Bring It On: The Musical” on Feb. 18 and Tony-Award®

winning Best Musical “Memphis” on April 22. On Feb.18, the BAPAC theatre will be full of explosive dance and aerial stunts as “Bring It On: The Musical” presents a night sprinkled with sass. Inspired by the 2000 film “Bring It On,” this musical will take the audience on a high-flying journey through friendship, forgiveness and determination. It tells the story of the chal-

off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, “Memphis” is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves– filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets are available now at the BAPAC Box Office located at 701 South Main in downtown Broken Arrow or by phone at (918) 259-5778, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons can also visit the BAPAC Facebook page at facebook.com/ brokenarrowpac for show updates and more.

lenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition, which is sure to be everything the audience hoped for and nothing like they expected. April 22 brings awardwinning “Memphis” to Broken Arrow from the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee. A winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical, “Memphis” bursts

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Since opening four years ago, Acapulco Golden Tans has quickly become Owasso’s favorite tanning salon. Located at 12654 E. 86th Pl. N. next to the Owasso movie theater and across from Mega Deals (formerly Pet Stop), the tanning salon offers a convenient island of indulgence in the heart of Owasso. With seven levels of tanning, Acapulco Golden Tans is sure to have a regimen that suits your needs and wallet. Entry level sessions in the

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HHonoring the Spirit of the American Indian Don’t miss the Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival January 31-February 2, 2014 at the Glenpool Conference Center.

By Sheryl Sowell

The Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival will be held January 31 through February 2, 2014 at the Glenpool Conference Center, located at Highway 75 and 121st Street. The festival is a national premiere juried art show showcasing Native art, cuisine and entertainment. As a showcase of fine art and tradition honoring the spirit of the American Indian, the event features an art market, cultural demonstrations, storytelling, American Indian food, a student art exhibit, cultural demonstrations and music. The Greater Tulsa

Jeri Redcorn, Honored Elder Artist for the Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival.

Indian Art Festival is a nonprofit organization sponsoring scholarships in visual and performing arts to qualified American Indian and Canadian Status Indian students. Jeri Redcorn, Caddo artist, is the Honored Elder Artist for the festival. Raised in Colony, Oklahoma on her Caddo father’s cotton farm, and working with her seven brothers and sisters, Jeri felt close to the earth. Sometimes too close, it seemed: chopping and pulling cotton, crawling in the rows of dirt. But the hard work allowed her to appreciate the closeness of women who dug clay to make the pots that became her passion. A self-taught potter, Jeri uses the techniques of her ancestors. Since she is reclaiming this lost art, she imagines what their tools were. She hand coils, burnishes engraves and wood fires her pots. See more about her amazing pottery at www.redcornpottery.com. Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee) is the Poet in Residence for the 2014 Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival. Harjo is a poet,

writer, lecturer, curator and policy advocate who has helped Native peoples recover more than one million acres of land and numerous sacred places. She serves as President of the Morning Star Institute, a national Native American rights organization based in Washington, D.C. Harjo has developed important federal laws protecting Native sovereignty, arts and cultures, language, and human rights. She helped found the National Museum of the American Indian and has worked for several White House administrations. Brent Learned, an awardwinning and collected Native American artist from Oklahoma, is the festival’s 2014 featured artist. He is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. Brent draws, paints and sculpts the Native American Indian in a rustic impressionistic style. He has always appreciated the heritage and culture of the American Plains Indian, and tries to create artwork to capture the essence, accuracy and historic authenticity of their way of life. Although Brent has many different styles, he is typically known for his use of bold vibrant colors. Brent’s

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Suzan Shown Harjo, Poet in Residence for the 2014 festival.

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SSave for a Purpose RCB Bank offers easy tips to save for your next big purchase.

By Jocelyn Wood

Budgeting – a scary word that stirs up anxiety, fear and possibly failure. Each year, I create an extensive spreadsheet to track my spending habits, telling myself this is the year I

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gorize, set budgets, download apps and set up text alerts to inform me when I go over budget. This is all well and good until life in the New Year catches steam and my

www.ValueNews.com spreadsheet becomes a painstaking chore by March and the whole budget abandoned by April. “Motivation to keep saving is all about the end goal,” says Jill Dail, RCB Bank employee and avid Disney World vacationer. “If you keep in mind where your money is going (that you’re saving) and how much fun you’ll have when you get to spend it, it will be worth keeping up with the savings.” Dail shares her savings strategy that she and her husband use to plan for their annual trip to the Magic Kingdom. Successful savings starts with a clear goal. A trip, a car, retirement or an emergency fund; what’s your purpose for saving? Now: Write it down. “Physically writing down your goal creates an affirmation in your mind that you can continue to save money and will be able to reach your goal,” Dail says. Do a little research. What are the costs associated with your goal? For Dail’s Disney trip, she gathers prices for plane tickets, park fees, hotel and food. “Once I realize how much I will need, I divide it by 12 months to see what my average monthly savings should be to obtain that goal,” she says. Plan your savings strategy. How do you plan to save? Dail encourages you to think of ways to set your savings on auto drive. Many banks offer online banking services that allow you to

schedule auto-debits and transfer money between accounts, ridding yourself of the worry that you’ll forget to transfer the money or spend it before you save. “We also set up a separate checking account that earns interest each month based on our balance; we’re making money by saving money,” Dail says. Create a financial checklist to record your progress and stay motivated. It can be as simple as a Word document. List your starting balance. Add in your contributions each month and subtract your expenses. “If I know I’m going to make a large purchase in the future, I use this plan,” Dail says. “Works every time and allows me to be financially in control of those big ticket items. By the time our trip rolls around, I have plenty of money to enjoy it without feeling a pinch on my wallet.” This year, start saving with a purpose and gain financial control of your money. You can download Jill Dail’s Financial Checklist at our Newsroom. Go to www.RCBbank.com and select Newsroom for this and many other financial articles. For information on RCB Bank’s rewards checking and savings accounts call 855-BANK-RCB. For more information, contact

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M MMS-Payne Welcomes New Ownership Ryan Payne became owner and operator of long-time Claremore funeral home in October.

By Carol Beck-Round

When Ryan Payne began a part-time job at 19, he didn’t know it would one day lead to a career in the funeral home business. Payne, born and raised in Rogers County, was a college student when he began working at the Musgrove-Merriott-Smith funeral home. On October 1, 2013, he officially became the owner and operator of the oldest funeral home in Rogers County after long-time owner Jim Smith and his wife/business partner, Cindy Smith, retired. Previously enrolled at

Northeastern State University, Payne transferred to Will Rogers Junior College – now RSU – when he was hired by the funeral home in 1994 to do lawn care and maintenance, clean cars and sometimes help with visitations. “I was doing work that no one else had time to do,” he says. Although Payne enjoyed the job, he says, “Basically, it was a way to help pay my way through college.” A biology major, Payne soon discovered he loved helping people and assisting with funeral services.

Ryan Payne is the new owner of MMS-Payne Funeral Home. Payne took over the reins after purchasing Musgrove-MerriottSmith in October, 2013.

“When I started helping out with the services, I found I enjoyed it. It didn’t take too long for me to realize I wanted this to be my full-time career.” Prior to this realization, Payne was considering a career with the Corp of Engineers – “At least, I had that in the back of my mind,” he says. “I’ve always loved science, especially wildlife biology.” After receiving his associate’s degree in biology from WRJC, Payne enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he earned his degree in mortuary science in 1997. Between his days at WRJC and UCO, Payne spent a year interning at Musgrove. “It was a state requirement for me to get my funeral license, so it was just kind of understood that I’d return full-time to the funeral home after college. After UCO, I went to work there full-time, beginning my career in this business.” Payne attributes his success to mentors Paul Merriott and Jim Smith. “They shaped my career,” he says. “Paul offered good advice and Jim always let me ‘find my way.’” According to Payne, “Jim would let me try new things

and if they worked out fine, go ahead and keep doing them. If they didn’t work out, Jim told me to learn from it and not do it again, but he never made me feel inadequate. He gave me a lot of free rein and when it came time for me to take over, I was prepared.” About six years ago, Payne bought into the Musgrove-Merriott-Smith business. At that time, owners Jim and Cindy Smith announced they would be retiring. Officially, the Smiths retired on September 30, 2013. “That date is significant,” says Payne, “because it marked 43 years to the day they started in the funeral business.” Payne emphasizes the comfortable transition from funeral director to owner/director, citing his experience and long-time staff members who have kept things running smoothly. “We are fortunate to have long-time experienced staff members,” he says. “All of our employees are from this area and have been encouraging and supportive of my transition to director and funeral home owner, now known as MMS-Payne Funeral Home & Cremation

Service.” Long-time employees at the Claremore funeral home include Denise Adamson, funeral director; Charlie Bray, assistant funeral director and Frank Friedemann, director of family services. Allen McElwain, an experienced funeral director, recently joined the staff. Susan Bickford, office manager at the Chelsea funeral home, and June Medlock, the Inola office manager, are also longtime employees. “We plan to continue providing the exceptional service that the people of Rogers County have come to expect from this funeral home,” Payne adds. “We have the most experienced licensed funeral staff in this county.” Payne and his wife Brandi live in Claremore with their three daughters, ages six, three and five months. For more information, contact

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SSave for a Purpose RCB Bank offers easy tips to save for your next big purchase.

By Jocelyn Wood

Budgeting – a scary word that stirs up anxiety, fear and possibly failure. Each year, I create an extensive spreadsheet to track my spending habits, telling myself this is the year I

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PPortraits of a Garden Tulsa Garden Center’s Amateur Photography Contest and Exhibition returns.

By Mike Blake

To Tulsa area amateur photographers of all ages: Tulsa Garden Center offers you the opportunity to exhibit your photographic art during the Portraits of a Garden Amateur Photography Contest and Exhibition held at Tulsa Garden Center. Exhibition days will be January 24–26 and January 28 through February 1, from

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Photographers’ entries may be submitted at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave. Tuesday through Saturday, January 7-11 and 1418, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. How often have you seen something in nature and thought, “That would make a great picture”? Take that great

picture and share it at the Portraits of a Garden 2014 Contest. Join like-minded and talented amateur nature photographers in sharing pictures of some of the great gardens and nature for which Northeastern Oklahoma is famous. Entry categories are: Creatures in a Garden; Digitally Manipulated Garden

The 2013 1st place winner in the Masters Division, by Dave Muller.

Photos; Gardens in Woodward Park; General Garden Photos; Linnaeus Teaching Garden; Seasons in the Garden; Single Flower in a Garden; and Water Features. There are three divisions in which photographers are classified: Beginners, Intermediate and Masters. Children and Youth may enter either the Beginners or the Intermediate Divisions, unless they’ve qualified for the Masters Division. Masters can only compete in the Masters Division. Masters are defined as individuals who have previously won three or more first place awards in a Tulsa Garden Center Portraits of a Garden Photography contest. The contest is open to amateur photographers only. No professional photographers may enter. Professionals are defined as photographers who have a business license and market their work and/or solicit business. Photographers who only sell an occasional image or print are not considered professionals. All entries must present a garden theme. Prints may be color or black and white. All prints must be matted with black or white two or three inch mattes with no frames. Print size requirements: Minimum size 5” x 7” matted with an 8” x 10” matte or 8” x 10” matted with an 11” x 14” matte. There is a maximum of 3 submissions per division per entrant. The contest includes a fee of $5 per entry or three entries for $10.

Entrant grants Tulsa Garden Center permission to use image(s) for publicity and fundraising purposes. Entrants should indicate top of submission for placement purposes. All entries should have a signed application form (at Tulsa Garden Center or online at www.tulsagardencenter.com) attached to each entry. Entries must be claimed February 4-8 or February 1115 during regular business hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). All entries not claimed by February 21 become the property of Tulsa Garden Center. Cash awards will go to 1st place winners in Beginners and Intermediate Divisions and the overall winners in the Masters Division and Best of Show. Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention winners in each division and People’s Choice. Join the Tulsa Garden Center at 2435 S. Peoria Ave. for this exciting and colorful exhibition. For more information, call (918) 7465125 or visit our website at www.tulsagardencenter.com. Entry applications may be downloaded from the website.

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CCompete or Eat at Soul Food Cook-Off The annual event will be held at the Muskogee Civic Center January 18, 2014.

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The Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook-Off will take place at the Muskogee Civic Center, January 18, 2014. So far, nearly 100 chefs have registered for the event and will prepare their delicious soul food cuisine for thousands of attendees to enjoy. “The Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook-Off is

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homemade macaroni and cheese, greens, hot water corn bread, candied yams, peach cobbler. We bring together a diverse community of people who enjoy the tradition of enjoying good food together and having fun.” One of Cassandra’s responsibilities as marketing director of the Civic Center is to host multicultural community events. In 2004, she had the idea for a soul food cook-off to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The idea quickly caught on and is now spreading across the country. In each city, the event has featured some of the finest local chefs, until now unheralded, serving soul food to a sell-out crowd. Chefs from around the state and country are invited to participate in the cook-off. Categories include meats; vegetables; desserts; homemade breads; and miscellaneous homemade items, such as pickles, pickled okra, jellies, jams, hot sauce and barbecue sauce. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second

and third place winners in each category. “We have even more people participating this year because the prize money is so high. The prize for first place in both the meat and dessert categories is $1,000. The winners for best vegetables, homemade bread, and the miscellaneous category each receive $100," says Cassandra. A cash prize for best booth decoration and costume will also be awarded. “Anybody who thinks they can cook is welcome. We have cooks of all ages and from all walks of life,” Cassandra explains. “We have many first-timers and many who return year after year.” The judging panel for the cook-off consists of professionals who either own or manage a restaurant. “The judges are different every year, and the cooks do not know who the judges are. It’s a fair game for everyone,” Cassandra says. “There is also a people’s choice award so those who attend can vote for their favorite dish.” If you’re not the best

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Don’t Let Tax Time Cause Panic or Fear H&R Block offers Peace of Mind for Rogers County and Tulsa taxpayers.

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Everyone knows what April 15 means. Tax time. But there’s no need to panic or fear the process if you have a well-known tax preparation service taking care of you. H&R Block is one of the world’s largest tax service providers, preparing one in every seven U.S. tax returns each year. In Rogers and Tulsa County, the Claremore

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DIP INTO WINTER FUN Too cold for an evening out? Call a few friends over, bring out the board games, and host a “Chip & Dip Night” for a simple yet entertaining gathering at home. Ask everyone to bring their favorite dip and a bag of chips or crackers. Try one of these delicious options: Classic Guacamole Ingredients 4 avocados 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tomato, seeded and chopped 1 jalapeno, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions

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Martial Arts Academy Celebrates 10 Years up a Tulsa location with his cousin, Rick Gibson, with whom he’d been training since childhood. Together, they run both facilities, with Mr. Velez primarily leading in Owasso and Mr. Gibson at Tulsa’s 61st and Memorial location. The progress has been organic, but focused, similar to the instructional style at Martial Arts Academy. While some martial arts classes divide groups up by age or skill level, Velez takes a different approach by including students of all ages, from 4 to 40 (and older), in the same group. “I’ve found that classes with only

young children tend to end up more as playtime than focused instruction,” explains Velez. “Also, many families enjoy learning together.” Some might think that combining adults and children on the same mat may lead to distractions, but Velez’s experience has been the opposite. “The children seem to keep the adults honest – they don’t cut corners because the kids are right there, watching them. There ends up being less distractions for the youngsters because there are teens and adults, modeling the forms alongside them.” Everyone wins when the full

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age range is represented in the groups. Velez does have different groups available, based on experience. Whether a student is a first-timer or a black belt, Martial Arts Academy will be able to provide a positive environment to promote focused learning. Velez and his team’s holistic philosophy of martial arts embraces the best of traditional ideas and infuses it with newer, progressive approaches to training. “Self-defense is very important,” says Velez, “but we also emphasize qualities such as mental strength, or focus, as well as confidence and self-

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Currently, in the Tulsa metropolitan area, there are approximately 24,000 individuals with a developmental disability. Unfortunately, only 1,000 of those individuals are employed, which means the remaining 23,000 individuals are sitting at home isolated from society and the community in which they live. A local non-profit, A New Leaf, is on a mission to change that startling statistic and get individuals with developmental disabilities employed in their communities at a competitive wage. Each day, the service provided to individuals with developmental disabilities from A New Leaf transforms each individual’s life and allows them the opportunity to contribute to their community, form a peer group, and be a productive member of society. Hannah Scott, a lifelong resident of Inola, earned employment at a competitive wage as an administrative and janitorial assistant at the Inola Public Schools. Hannah started receiving vocational services from A New Leaf right out of high school. Through the DRS/Vocational Rehabilitation program, Hannah worked diligently to develop skills and traits to earn full-time employment after one year of vocational services at A New Leaf. Currently, Hannah works with an employment consult-

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vocational services from A New Leaf every day. Individuals work at A New Leaf’s six greenhouses growing and cultivating plants from seedlings, two public retail garden centers working on the register, selling plants, and interacting with customers, or on wholesale routes where individuals have the opportunity to sale plants to area florists. In addition, individuals also operate and work on janitorial crews in the community, provide plant maintenance to area businesses, and work at area businesses in the community such as hotels, churches, daycares performing a variety of services. A New Leaf is located at 2306 S. 1st Place in Broken Arrow. Founded in 1979, A New Leaf, Inc. provides programming in a greenhouse environment serving as a vocational training center for adults with developmental disabilities. A New Leaf, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization funded by sales to the public, Tulsa Area United Way and private contributions.

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Winter has settled in, and with all the snow, ice and holidays, flu season threatens to undermine everyone’s New Year’s resolutions. For those who worry about long waits in crowded hospital rooms, overpriced and impersonal doctor visits, Grassroots Healthcare offers a unique alternative to help families keep costs low without sacrificing health.

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the BBringing Community Together Country Grannie’s Play House now serves the Inola community from a new location. By Cassie Woods

At Country Grannie’s Play House in Inola, rescued and handcrafted items are the specialty. Owner Carolyn Dormier loves to bring life back to nostalgic pieces she has collected along the way, as well as create new items using the crafting supplies found in her store front. The store was recently relocated to its new location on Broadway after Dormier found the perfect little house she could transform into her thrift store paradise. Having purchased the new property just a few months ago, she

and her husband have been cleaning and remodeling it room by room to expand on the vision for Country Grannie’s Play House. “We were very excited that we were able to obtain this property at a fairly low cost,” said Dormier. “I expect the business to grow as we continue to refurbish the rooms in the house.” Customers will find lots of rescued thrift store type items as they browse through the rooms of Country Grannie’s Play House. A staple in the store, and one of

Owner Carolyn Dormier shows a small sample of the large selection of yarn that is available for purchase at Country Grannie’s Play House in Inola.

the things it is best known for, are the popular, handcrafted sock monkeys available for purchase. They can be fashioned from socks of all sizes and patterns and make great gifts. “I really enjoy teaching others to make the sock monkeys,” said Dormier. “Individuals or groups are welcome to stop by anytime for a lesson in how to put one together. The instruction is free and the material cost is minimal.” For those customers who may want to try a hands-on project, but aren’t completely sure of themselves just yet, Dormier offers the option of finishing a sock monkey from partially constructed patterns. Customers can pick out an unfinished sock monkey body and Dormier will teach them how to fill it with stuffing and stitch up the openings. She can even do the final sewing for them. Monkeys created by Dormier range in price from $10 to $25, and come in a variety of sizes, depending on the sock size. For specialty monkeys, there is a two-week notice requested to give time

to order the socks. There is also a variety of clothes available for the cute, button-eyed animals, or Dormier can teach customers to make those as well. Fabrics and yarns are available for purchase in the store for only 25 cents an ounce. Dormier also offers doll clothes, quilts, some crocheted items and hand-made reusable shopping bags. She offers the green shopping bags at a discounted rate for groups to use as a fundraising project, and she can teach customers how to make them as well. “The reusable shopping bags are very popular right now,” said Dormier. “I have tons of fabrics to choose from here in the store, so I think it’s a great way to give back to the community by creating something everyone can use. The students or civic groups can get them at a very low cost and then re-sell them to make money for their organizations.” Dormier also takes consignments on other handcrafted and rescued items. Consignments are done on a percentage basis for a limited number of items, or in exchange for crafters working in the store. Vendor booths are also available. Additionally, Country Grannie’s Play House will begin holding yard sales every weekend in the spring. There is also a room in the back of the house that is available for members of the community to reserve for parties. And there will soon be kitchen facilities available for

those who reserve the room. “I would love to see people bring their friends in for crafting parties, as well as using the space for birthday parties or family reunions,” said Dormier. “We really just want it to serve the community’s need for a meeting space for whatever they may have going on.” She also has added TVs and Wi-Fi to the craft room with the hopes of appealing to a younger audience. Vendors who may not want to set up a booth are welcome to drop in and use the space to list their items on eBay and Etsy free of charge. “I really like to think of this business as a service to the community,” said Dormier. “My goal is to get the younger people in the community to come in here and use the building.” Country Grannie’s Play House is a great place for just about anyone. You can simply browse Dormier’s thrift store finds, check out made-in-Inola handcrafted items by other vendors, pick out the perfect sock monkey for a gift or learn how to craft something yourself. Dormier also has games that can be played in the store to keep little hands busy while mom is working on her project. For more information, contact

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