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TABLE OF CONTENTS

14 The Art of Car Collection and Restoration

Some car collectors focus on specific eras or models of cars, while others strive to build a collection that rivals an auto dealer. But regardless of taste, online and offline resources abound that will make this hobby a gas for both the novice and the experienced collector.

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Vol. 29, No. 10 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer

18 T he History of the Automobile

Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning

The rich history of the automobile spans over hundreds of years and reflects the ingenuity of thousands of inventors worldwide. The automobile as we know it was not invented in a single day by a single person. In truth, over 100,000 different patents created the modern automobile.

Erin Shackelford Managing Editor eshackelford@LIFEseniorservices.org Kaylee Campbell Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

20 Tulsa Area Car Clubs

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Carol Carter Copy Editor Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org

26 T he Dinner Belle Linda-Mar Drive-In: A Tulsa Classic

The next time you’re craving a hamburger and fries, don’t head to a chain drive-thru. Linda-Mar Drive-In is a great local alternative, and the Tulsa business now has two locations.

27 K eep Your Car Rolling

If you’re not careful, general wear and tear can impact your car’s efficiency and cause costly repair work. Vigilance and preventative maintenance are the doctor’s orders when it comes to caring for your vehicle.

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31 W ill Shortz: The Puzzle Master

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Leah Weigle Graphic Designer

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From the Publisher 6 Looking Back 8 Caregiver Corner 10 To Drive or Not to Drive? That is the Question CarFit: Helping Seniors 11 Find Their Perfect Fit Medicare & You 12 Put Prevention Into Practice Free Tax Assistance from 13 LIFE Senior Services

Social Security Expands Office Hours Nationwide A puzzle creator since he was 8, Will Shortz was Stoppin’ Spots Along first published when he was 14 years old. Now, Oklahoma’s Route 66 Shortz is the crossword editor for The New York Darryl Starbird’s Great Ride Times and the author or editor of more than 500 Noteworthy puzzle books. Share Your Time & Talent Mindbender & Puzzles Tulsan Eva Unterman to Present Choosing Your Auto Insurance Policy The Last Transport: My Healthy Aging Senior Drug and Childhood During the Alcohol Abuse Holocaust Calendar Read Unterman’s harrowing story of being Events & Seminars at captured and imprisoned by the Nazis. Plus, LIFE Senior Services learn about an upcoming public presentation People & Places where Unterman will share her courageous story Classifieds of her childhood during the Holocaust. Vintage Friends

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letter from the publisher

It has been said that the cars we drive say a lot about us. What would your car say about you? Would it say you’re a friend of the environment, a hauler of grandkids or a wind-in-yourhair free spirit? Regardless of what our cars may imply about our personalities, they are incredible machines that have undoubtedly shaped our cultural, social and economic world. The automobile created mobility like we had never seen before, leading to the development of roads, highways, suburbs and jobs. In The History of the Automobile on page 18, you’ll learn about the automobile’s rich past, as well as discover when certain features, such as radios, cruise control and air bags, were introduced. If we maintain that cars mirror their owners’ personalities, those individuals who collect and restore antique, vintage or classic cars could likely be described as passionate, ambitious, determined and hardworking. In The Art of Car Collection and Restoration on page 14, we look at what it takes – and it takes a lot – to search out and uncover the perfect cruiser and restore it to its former glory. If you’re an aspiring car collector or restorer or, at the very least, you harbor a deep appreciation for the automobile, check out Tulsa Area Car Clubs on page 20. In this article, we offer up a nice selection of local car clubs to get your feet wet. Whether you’re into a specific make and model or appreciate a good mix of vehicular variety, you’re sure to find a club that piques your interest. You’ll also learn about a weekly tradition that attracts car clubbers, collectors, restorers and lovers alike where visitors

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have up-close-and-personal access to cool cars, their owners and a wealth of car knowledge. With all this newfound car know-how, it’s time to get out for a spin! In Stoppin’ Spots Along Oklahoma’s Route 66 on page 22, you’ll find a few of our favorite, quintessential Oklahoma Route 66 must-see spots. From the iconic Blue Whale in Catoosa to the futuristic and funky Pops in Arcadia, there’s plenty of Route 66 pavement to hit across the state. And after all that exploring, you’re bound to have worked up a hefty appetite. In The Dinner Belle on page 26, we try Linda-Mar Drive-In, a Tulsa staple that serves up crowd-pleasing, home-cooked burgers, fries and more. We’re also excited to feature an exclusive interview with The New York Times crossword editor and famed puzzle master Will Shortz on page 31. The article offers an insightful peek into the life of the acclaimed puzzle creator, editor and publisher. Do you consider yourself a puzzle extraordinaire? If so, make sure and register to attend “An Evening with Will Shortz,” an interactive night of crossword contests and a special screening of Wordplay, a documentary that offers an in-depth look at Shortz and his loyal fan base. Finally, on page 16, you’ll find a list of all the incredibly generous sponsors and donors who helped make this year’s Puttin’ on the Dog fundraiser a monumental success. With your help, we were able to raise a record-breaking $468,200! We are pleased to say that all of this money will stay right here in our community to help local seniors and caregivers. We hope you enjoy diving into this classy cruiser edition of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!

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looking back

Nifty Fifties

Culture and Commerce in 1950s Tulsa Exhibit Currently Open

While the rest of the country focused on the Cold War, the “Space Race” and rock ‘n’ roll, Tulsa worked to provide a better, more culturally complete community for its citizens. This exhibit offers a glimpse at life in Tulsa during the 1950s, including the ways the city grew and changed, and how individuals and families spent their time as the second half of the 20th century began. All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society.

A group of models from New York arrive in Tulsa for Vandevers’ fashion show, c. 1956.

Hillcrest Hospital nursing students in downtown Tulsa parade, c. 1950s.

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Central High School in Tulsa, c. mid-1950s.

John Zink race car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, c. 1956.

in history

this month in history April 1, 1700: April Fools tradition was popularized It’s been celebrated for centuries, but the origins of the tradition are a mystery. Some speculate that April Fools dates back to 1582, when France switched calendars. Those who were slow to get the news that the New Year had moved to January 1 (previously the last week of March through April 1) became the butt of jokes and pranks.

April 20, 2008: Danica Patrick became first woman to win Indy race A 26-year-old Patrick won the Indy Japan 300 in Montegi, Japan. Patrick made her Indy 500 debut in May 2005, which made her the fourth female driver to ever compete in the celebrated 500-mile race. She also led the race for 19 laps, which made her the first woman to have ever done so.

April 5, 1951: Rosenbergs were sentenced to death for spying The climax of the most sensational spy trial in American history was reached when a federal judge sentenced Julius and Ethel Rosenberg to death for their roles in passing atomic secrets to the Soviets. Although the couple proclaimed their innocence, they died in the electric chair in June 1953.

April 24, 1916: The Easter Rising began in Dublin On Easter Monday in Dublin, some 1,600 Irish nationalists launched the so-called “Easter Rising,” seizing a number of official buildings and calling on all Irish patriots to resist British control. However, the public did not rise to support them and the nationalists were quickly crushed by the police. Sixty-four rebels and 134 policemen were killed, and at least 200 civilians were injured.

April 16, 1889: Charlie Chaplin was born Charlie Chaplin, born in London, England, was introduced to the stage at the age of 5. Chaplin would grow up to become a masterful silent film actor and pantomimist. Known for his trademark bowler hat, out-turned feet, mustache and cane, Chaplin was knighted in 1975. He died two years later.

April 29, 2004: Last Oldsmobile was produced The last Oldsmobile came off the assembly line at the Lansing Car Assembly plant in Michigan, signaling the end of the 106-year-old automotive brand, which at the time was America’s oldest. Workers signed the last Oldsmobile – an Alero sedan – before the vehicle was moved to Lansing’s R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, where it went on display. © The History Channel

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To Drive or Not To Drive? That is the Question Statistically, older drivers are the safest drivers. They have years of experience and respect for the rules of the road, wear seatbelts and do not text while driving; in essence, older drivers are sensible. However, drivers who suffer from Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, macular degeneration, specific forms of arthritis, vascular issues, partial paralysis or narcolepsy may have physical limitations that make driving difficult and dangerous. If your loved one has been diagnosed with an illness that impedes their ability to drive (or could impede that ability in the future), it is best to consult their doctor and discuss the risks associated with driving. According to the Mature Drivers Survey conducted in 2008, “suggesting to parents that they stop driving was considered to be the most difficult subject to bring up [for adult children] … even more difficult than discussing their [parent’s] funeral wishes.” That difficulty increases when discussing the topic of driving cessation with a spouse. If you’re concerned about your loved one’s ability to drive, consider the warning signs below. If you can identify one or more of the signs in your loved one’s driving, it is time to have the serious conversation about limiting or stopping driving. • Feeling uncomfortable, nervous or fearful while driving • Dents and scrapes on their car or on fences, mailboxes, garage doors, curbs, etc. • Difficulty staying in the lane of travel • Trouble paying attention to signals, road signs and pavement markings • Slower response to unexpected situations • Medical conditions or medications that may be affecting their ability to handle the car safely • Frequent “close calls” (e.g., almost crashing) • Trouble judging gaps in traffic at intersections and on highway entrance/exit ramps • Other drivers honking at them, and instances when they are angry at other drivers • Friends or relatives not wanting to ride with them • Difficulty seeing the sides of the road when looking straight ahead • Being easily distracted or having a hard time concentrating while driving • Difficulty turning their neck to check over their shoulder while backing up or changing lanes • Frequent traffic tickets or warnings by traffic or law enforcement officers in the last year or two The challenge is to preserve a person’s sense of independence for as long as possible, while simultaneously protecting the safety of your loved one and other drivers. Each family and individual is unique and the process of driving cessation is, too. Some key points to consider when discussing and planning driving cessation:

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Note:

Confusing the gas and brake pedals, stopping in traffic for no apparent reason or getting lost in familiar areas are grounds for immediately halting your loved one’s driving. These infractions are simply too dangerous for your loved one and the drivers around them.

• There is not an easy answer. • There is not a right or wrong way. • Base decisions on driving behavior over time, not just the latest trip to the store. • Ride often with your loved one to get a better, more complete understanding of their daily driving habits and abilities. • Seek support from other family members and friends. • Make a plan for alternative transportation. For caregivers, your loved one’s driving can be a source of anxiety. Caregivers are wrought with uncertainty about how and when to encourage their loved one to quit driving. Know that you are not alone. Doctors, occupational therapists, lawyers, care managers and other aging and social services professionals can help you decide what it best for your loved one and give you tips on starting the conversation. There are also online driving assessments and tools to help you determine whether your loved one needs assistance. For information on driving skills assessment, education for continued safety and planning for post-driving needs, as well as guidance on making adjustments to maximize comfort and control of a vehicle, go to www.seniordriving.aaa.com. by Mickey Hinds, LIFE’s Community Education & Working Caregiver Program Coordinator Sources: https://www.caring.com/static/drivingsurvey.pdf The Mature Driver Study Alzheimer’s Australia The Hartford

At the Crossroads: Dementia and Driving

Are you caring for someone with dementia and concerned about their driving abilities? This three-part program, developed by MIT AgeLab and The Hartford, will help inform and empower your decisions. This free program will cover driving assessment and ability, provide tools and tips on building family cooperation and communication, as well as offer helpful resources and options. Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Wednesdays, April 8, 15 and 22 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center, 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa Reservations are requested. Call Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org to reserve your spot.

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carfit:

Helping Seniors Find Their Perfect Fit

CarFit provides a quick, yet comprehensive, check of how well you and your vehicle work together. In order to better adapt to agerelated changes that can impact driving, it’s important that you understand and take full advantage of your vehicle’s safety features. By making minor adjustments to your vehicle, it’s possible for you to feel more comfortable and in control behind the wheel. The CarFit program was developed by the American Society on Aging, AARP, American Occupational Therapy Association and AAA. CarFit is not a driving assessment. A CarFit check takes approximately 20 minutes and is conducted by trained professionals. Potential recommendations for car adjustments could include: • Seat, mirror or head restraint adjustment • Safe positioning and tilt of steering wheel • Proper seatbelt use Join LIFE Senior Services and sponsoring partners for a CarFit safety check on Friday, May 1 from 9 a.m. – noon (come and go as you please) at AAA Oklahoma, 3746 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow. Registration is not required. Contact Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org for more information.

CarFit Professional Training

Do you serve seniors in a church, residential community or community center? Contact LIFE about attending the CarFit Event Coordinator and Technician Training, which will certify attendees to host their own CarFit events. For details and to register for the free training, contact Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

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medicare & you

Put Prevention Into

Practice

e know that we should strive to live a healthy • A review of your medical and family history lifestyle, which means eating right, exercising • Creating or updating a list of your current providers and and visiting the doctor for frequent checkups. prescriptions Fortunately, Medicare can help keep you healthy by paying for • Height, weight, blood pressure and other routine many preventive services. Preventive services can find health measurements problems early – when treatments are most effective – and can • Detection of any cognitive impairments even keep you from getting certain diseases in the first place. • Personalized health advice With Medicare, you have access to a variety of free preventive • A screening schedule for appropriate preventive services services, such as screenings for diabetes, high cholesterol and • A list of risk factors and treatment options for you cancer, as well as vaccinations. Medicare also provides programs for health monitoring, counseling and education, all of which help You pay nothing for the Welcome to Medicare preventive visit you take charge of your personal health. or the Yearly Wellness Visit, if your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider accepts Medicare assignment. However, if If you’re new to Medicare, you get a one-time free “Welcome your doctor or other healthcare provider performs additional tests to Medicare” preventive visit during your first 12 months of or services during the same visit that aren’t covered under these Part B coverage. During this visit, it’s important to get up-to-date preventive benefits, you may have to pay coinsurance and the on vital screenings and shots, as well as talk to your doctor about Part B deductible may apply. your family history and what measures you should take to stay healthy. During the exam, your doctor will: You can get direct, around-the-clock access to your preventive health information by visiting www.mymedicare.gov. There, you • Record and evaluate your medical and family history, current can track your preventive services, get a two-year calendar of the health conditions and prescriptions Medicare-covered tests and screenings you’re eligible for, as well • Check your blood pressure, vision, weight and height to get a as print a personalized “on-the-go” report to take to your next baseline for your care doctor’s appointment. Visit the website, register and Medicare • Make sure you’re up-to-date on preventive screenings and will send you a password to allow you access to your personal services, such as cancer screenings and shots Medicare information. • Order further tests, depending on your general health and by Cindy Loftin, Medicare Assistance Program medical history Coordinator, LIFE Senior Services Source: www.medicare.gov Following the visit, your doctor will provide you with a plan and checklist detailing the free screenings and preventive services you need. If you’ve had Medicare Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get a “Yearly Wellness Visit” to develop, or update, a personalized prevention plan to help avoid disease and disability based on your current health and risk factors. This visit is covered by Medicare once every 12 months (11 full months must have passed since the last visit). During this visit, your provider will ask you to fill out a Health Risk Assessment questionnaire. Answering these questions will help you and your provider develop a personalized prevention plan to keep you healthy and get the most out of your yearly visit. The Yearly Wellness Visit also includes:

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Social Security Expands Office Hours

Nationwide

As a result of Congress’ approval of the fiscal year 2015 budget, Social Security has expanded its agency hours nationwide. Offices are now open to the public for an additional hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. A field office that was previously open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is now open until 4 p.m. Offices continue to close to the public at noon every Wednesday, so employees have time to complete current work and reduce backlogs. “This expansion of office hours reaffirms our commitment to providing the people we serve the option of top-notch, face-to-face assistance in field offices, even as we work to expand online services for those who prefer that flexibility,” said Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security. “The public expects and deserves world-class customer service and, thanks to approved funding, I am pleased we will continue our tradition of exceptional service.” In recent years, Social Security reduced public office hours due to Congressional budget cuts, growing backlogs and staffing losses. The agency began recovery in fiscal year 2014 by replacing some field office positions and providing overtime support to process critical work. With the commitment of resources in fiscal year 2015, the agency is able to restore some service hours to the public. Most Social Security business does not require a visit to a local field office. Many services, including applying for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits; creating a My Social Security online account; replacing a Medicare card; or reporting a change of address or telephone number are available anytime at www.socialsecurity.gov. Social Security also offers assistance over the phone. Call Social Security toll-free at (800) 772-1213 or at (800) 325-0778 (for TTY users). Representatives are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Source: www.socialsecurity.gov

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Do you dream of cruising the streets in a muscle car? Or do you see yourself touring the countryside in a classic Model A? Regardless of the make and model, car collectors have one thing in common: they are passionate about their automobiles.

ome car collectors focus on specific eras or models of cars, while others strive to build a collection that rivals an auto dealer. But regardless of taste, online and offline resources abound that will make this hobby a gas for both the novice and the experienced collector.

A Labor of Love If there’s one thing that drives car collectors, it’s love. They love their cars and the work that goes into tracking them down, fixing them up and restoring them to their former glory. It truly is a labor of love. Car enthusiast, comedian, former Tonight Show host and regular contributor to Popular Mechanics, Jay Leno compared buying old cars to romance novels in one of his columns for the magazine. “I never really understood why people buy Harlequin romance novels,” Leno wrote. “You know the ones: A lady meets a man who seems to be an innocuous guy, but later turns out to be a prince. But that’s exactly the kind of romantic relationship you can have with old cars. You see one; you pine for it; you dream about what it’ll be like when it’s fixed up. So, searching for cars is like the plots in those Harlequin novels.” Avid car enthusiast and Vice President of Leake Auction Company Nancy Sevenoaks agreed. “Buy what you love. If there is an era or particular brand of car that you have loved, invest in that car,” she said. “First, do your research. Research the cost of the car unrestored, the cost of a fully restored car and the cost of having that car professionally restored.” According to vintage car enthusiast Marvin Mellage, knowing your goal is the first step. “You need to know what your objective is,” Mellage explained. “Do you want to experience the restoration process or do you want a finished product that you can drive?” Mellage has restored two Ford Model A cars. He restored his first when he was young boy in the 1950s. “My cousin bought it for $25,” he recalled. “We got it running and drove it down old farm roads for about 10 years.” Mellage adds that space is a big consideration when restoring an old car. “I had my Model A in a storage space,” he said. “If you have a two-car garage,

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you’ll have a no-car garage while you’re working on an old car.” So, while the thought of spending afternoons under the hood of a classic automobile may bring back happy memories of Saturday afternoons with your buddies, the truth is restoring old automobiles requires a great deal of resources, including time, money, space and good ol’ mechanical know-how. “If you have limited resources or you’re not mechanically inclined, I recommend against it – especially if your goal is to drive the car. Then, it’s best to buy a finished product or have someone else restore it,” Mellage said. “If you have the resources to restore a car, that’s great, but it takes a lot of time and money,” added Sevenoaks. “And if a professional does the restoration, it can take a great deal more money!” Some collectors view classic automobiles less as a hobby and more of an investment. “Some people didn’t have that hot rod in high school. But now, they have the money to buy what was once out of reach. They’re buying that high school dream,” explained Mellage. “Others see vintage cars as an investment they can enjoy – unlike a CD or a piece of stock. And if you take care of it, a vintage car won’t depreciate like a new one. It can actually increase in value,” said Mellage.

Unlocking the Car of Your Dreams If passion unites car collectors, taste divides them. They are as diverse as the cars they collect. But regardless of their specific interests, there are online resources for nearly every make, model and era of automobile. From online car auctions to websites with hard-to-find parts to groups of likeminded enthusiasts, the Internet is full of resources, advice and insight on car collecting and restoration. “There is a world of information on the Web, as well as in print and in magazines, that are specific to types of cars that you can access in regards to deciding what to buy,” added Sevenoaks. Offline auctions are another great way to find and buy the car of your dreams. While eBay Motors is the collector car, motorcycle, truck and vehicle division of the popular auction website, in-person auctions offer something online auctions and websites can’t – the opportunity to actually see the car. Plus, in-person car auctions are swimming with other car restorers and collectors who are likely to be founts of useful information. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

There are a few nationwide car auctions, such as Barrett-Jackson or RM Auctions. However, Oklahomans have a local option: Leake Auction Company. “Leake Auction has been in the collector car auction business for 43 years,” said Sevenoaks. “We have watched the car auction business go from a hobby to a profession and from a very simple organization to a very sophisticated business,” added Sevenoaks. When buying a car at auction, Sevenoaks recommended researching the reputation of the auction company, then attending an auction and observing the process for buying a car at auction. “If you find a car that you are interested in buying at auction, do your homework,” she said. “Check out the engine, and make sure the car is sound. If you are not sure, find a reputable mechanic and bring him with you to go over the car. Decide on a top price that you will pay. Get a copy of the Kelly Blue Book report, which will tell you what that particular car is bringing at auction. Ask the auction company if they provide a CARFAX report for the cars. And most importantly, have fun!” Leno, who has a collection of 169 automobiles, hits the streets when searching for hidden gems. “The best advice I can give is to find the oldest garage or gas station in your town. Go talk to the owner. Ask him if he has customers who haven’t been in for a long time. Do they have an interesting car? Maybe there’s a ‘69 Bonneville or some other model like that just waiting to be discovered,” said Leno. He adds that car collecting is a lot like detective work, “If you enjoy doing the legwork, you just might find something neat. You never know where you’ll stumble on an old vehicle.” However, old vehicles can be money pits. “Rust is a killer,” according to Jeff Allen, host of CNBC’s “The Car Chasers,” “I always walk away when I see it. If I saw a bubble or two on a quarter panel that would not bother me, but when you can see through the trunk and floors … , there comes a point when your money is better spent finding a nicer car.” Mellage agreed, “It becomes a judgment call if a part is broken and needs replacing or if it’s just worn out and won’t affect the drivability of your car. You have to weigh the cost, time to repair and the availability of the part.”

Get Your Motor Runnin’ Despite all the obstacles, for many collectors, the most valuable cars are the ones they rescue and reassemble with their own hands. However, getting ahold of hard-to-find parts can be tricky; fortunately, many online resources exist, but it will likely take some digital sleuthing. “Auto part stores sell re-manufactured parts,” said Mellage. “You can also find parts, such as fenders or steering wheels at swap meets. And watch estate sales for vintage cars and car parts.” Mellage and Sevenoaks both highly recommended auto clubs for information and networking. “Many of the car makers have clubs [local and national] that you can join to find out practical restoration tips and the ability to find parts for your car,” said Sevenoaks, “You can find parts through the car clubs and online. There are stores that specialize in ‘new old stock’ car parts.”

Revved Up and READY TO SCROLL Although make and model-specific car clubs and websites are destined to be the best and most precise sources of information, we’ve pulled together a few general websites that could prove useful for car collectors and restorers. • www.dmv.org – Learn the difference between antique, vintage and classic cars, according to the DMV, as well as tips on buying and selling cars. The site also offers information about collector car insurance and older vehicle history reports. • www.secondchancegarage.com – With a mission to provide solid, in-depth articles covering all aspects of car restoration, this website offers information for novice car restorers, general car restoration tips, as well as a list of other handy websites. • www.tocmp.com – The Old Car Manuals Project website has a hefty list of old car brochures. Website visitors will find scanned brochures for historic Chevys, Fords and even Marty McFly’s time-traveling DeLorean. • www.oldcarsweekly.com – This site offers up a monthly car auction calendar, as well as a variety of articles, restoration guides and resources for determining the values of classic cars. • www.hemmings.com – Hemmings, which claims to be the world’s largest collector car marketplace, has a car auction calendar, listings of car clubs by state, a variety of publications available for subscription and a handy classic car and car part search function.

It Sold for What?!

Leake Auction Company’s top-selling car was Howard Hughes’ 1936 Lincoln Model K Boat Tail, which was custom built by Hughes Aircraft. The car was equipped with a V-12 engine, and was Hughes’ personal limousine that he converted. The car sold for a whopping $1 million on June 13, 2009.

But once you have the parts, you have to know what to do with them. “There are a number of books and how-to videos on auto restoration,” explained Mellage. “Plus, most car clubs have websites where you can find parts, information and advice from the members. That’s where the networking comes in and that can be the most informative part.” Mellage stresses the importance – and enjoyment – of networking on websites and in clubs with like-minded car collectors and enthusiasts. “I always tell people that owning a classic car is a lot like driving one,” Mellage said. “It’s not the destination; it’s the journey that’s fun.” by Karen Szabo

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The History of the

Au to m o b i l e The rich history of the automobile spans over hundreds of years and reflects the ingenuity of thousands of inventors worldwide. The automobile as we know it was not invented in a single day by a single person. According to www.about.com, over 100,000 patents created the modern automobile. You may find it surprising that one of the first so-called inventors of the automobile was Leonardo da Vinci, who in the 15th century created designs and models for transport vehicles. Beginning in the late 1700s, European engineers began experimenting with motor-powered vehicles. Many historians suggest that Karl Benz of Germany created what was the first true automobile in 1885. The vehicle was powered by an internal, four-cycle combustion engine and mounted on just three wheels. Shortly after, in 1886, Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach of Germany used Benz’s idea as a springboard to create the Cannstatt-Daimler, the first four-wheeled vehicle, powered by a four-stroke engine. The first notable American automobile invention came in 1878 when George Baldwin Selden combined an internal combustion engine with a carriage. Another American breakthrough came in 1893 when Charles Edgar Duryea and his brother Frank produced the first successful gas-powered car, consisting of a four horsepower, two-stroke motor. The Duryea brothers also set up the first American car manufacturing company.

George Baldwin Selden riding the Selden Motor Wagon equipped with his notable combustion engine. Photo courtesy of www.kcstudio.com/selden.html.

By the 1900s, it was unclear which type of engine – electric, steam or gas – would stand the test of time and power the automobile. At first, the electric car was the most popular. However, at that time, a battery did not exist that would allow a car to move very quickly or very far. Even though electric cars set some speed records early on, these models did not stay in production past the 1910s. The steam-driven automobile lasted into the 1920s. However, the cost was much higher than gas-powered engines. Additionally, the risk of a boiler explosion kept the steam engine from becoming too popular. The combustion engine continually beat out the competition, and early American automobile pioneers like Ransom E. Olds and Henry Ford are credited with constructing some of the first reliable combustion engines. The first automobile produced for the masses in the U.S. was the threehorsepower, curved-dash Oldsmobile (named after Ransom Olds). Just over 400 of them were sold in 1901; around 5,000 were sold in 1904. Recognizing the success of the Oldsmobile, 241 automobilemanufacturing firms went into business in the U.S. from 1904 to 1908. Among them was Ford Motor Company, which produced 1,700 cars during its first full year of business in 1904. At the beginning of the 20th century, the automobile entered the transportation market as a toy for the rich. However, Henry Ford’s vision to create an economical vehicle for the average American changed everything. Ford crafted the Model T – his car for the average American – in 1908. According to www.history.com, assembly line production allowed the price of the car to be lowered from $850 in 1908 to less than $300 in 1925. By 1920, Ford had sold over a million cars.

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Henry Ford standing next to a 1921 Ford Model T. Photo courtesy of www.makered.org.

Ford’s success was the result of two things: He priced his car to be as affordable as possible, and he paid his workers enough to be able to purchase the cars they were manufacturing. Transforming Society In many ways, the automobile liberated ordinary people from the limitations of geography. The automobile allowed for mobility on a scale never known before. “Without a car, you wouldn’t have the suburbanization that occurred after World War II,” said Les Nidell, local vintage car collector. “It was the availability of cars that opened up suburbs to people.” In the era of horse-drawn transportation, the daily limit of wagon travel was 10 to 15 miles, according to the Center for Lifelong Learning and www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Design. This meant that any community or individual farm more than 15 miles from a city, railroad or navigable waterway was isolated from mainstream economic and social life. Motor vehicles and paved roads bridged the gap between rural and urban life. The automobile has also been the catalyst for job creation in new industries like fast food, road and highway construction, state patrol and police, convenience stores, gas stations and auto repair shops. However, the accessibility of the automobile has also caused the demise of public transportation. “Because of the car, public transportation systems have failed,” Nidell said. “Look at Tulsa – there’s hardly any public transportation out to the suburbs at all.” Beyond Functionality The first cars were invented to get people from here to there. However, following World War II, Americans, in particular, began to desire more aesthetically-pleasing cars. Custom cars became a big part of American culture. “America had a real love affair with the automobile after the war,” said custom car and hot rod designer Darryl Starbird. “Society started to accept vintage cars as part of their lifestyle – cruising in cars, people designing specialty cars, etc.” Starbird, whose annual Rod & Custom Car Show attracts thousands of people to Tulsa, is known for his innovative and futuristic space-age car designs, often featuring bubble tops. The rise of the custom car also gave rise to the sport of car racing. “The car hasn’t only become a means of transportation, but a sport also,” Starbird said. In recent years, however, many carmakers have returned to function over form due to advancements in technology. “A big change started in the early 2000s when manufacturers started putting computers in cars that controlled everything,” Nidell said. “Today’s car is more like driving a video game than a car.” While the muscle cars of the 1950s were designed with the sensory experience of driving in mind, the cars of today are created in large part to simply move people around. While the cars of today may not be made like those in the ‘50s, they are far more reliable than ever. “They go a lot farther without repair than they used to,” Nidell said. By Lindsay Morris

When Did That

HAPPEN?

Ever wonder when the automobile gained certain features? Here are a few important automobile dates: 1900 – Steering wheel replaced the steering tiller (a lever with less control than a wheel) 1911 – Electric self-starter replaced the hand crank 1924 – Radios for cars were introduced 1926 – Antifreeze was created 1937 – Cars began to be equipped with automatic transmissions 1939 – Air conditioning became available 1948 – Cruise control was invented 1949 – Seatbelts were first introduced 1962 – Child car seats with safety belts became available 1974 – Air bags were first offered 1991 – Anti-lock brakes became popular 1995 – GPS (Global Positioning System) was introduced Source: http://l3d.cs.colorado.edu www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Tulsa Area

CAR CLUBS

Are you in love with all things automobile? Then, consider getting involved with one of Tulsa’s many car clubs. Whether your interest is a restored Ford Model T or a sleek and classy Corvette, you are sure to find a club to suit your specific car During the June 2014 Regional Model A Ford Convention, attendees carefully arranged their cars to spell out Tulsa. craving. Here are a few to get you started: Model T Ford Club of Tulsa The Model T Ford Club of Tulsa is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Model T. It is affiliated with the Model T Ford Club of America. Activities include meetings, parades, tours and Chautauqua events. Club members also help one another rebuild and restore their cars. For information, contact Frank Robinson at (918) 299-2780 or robmodelt@att.net. Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. Place: Tally’s Good Food Cafe, 1102 S. Yale, Tulsa Websites: www.mtfctulsa.com, www.mtfca.com Route 66 Cruisers Route 66 Cruisers, based in Claremore, Okla., participate in numerous car shows, including their own Route 66 Cruisers Cruise-In & Car Show the last weekend in September. They also hold a swap meet the first weekend in October and a toy run in November. Additionally, the club holds picnics and dinners throughout the year and supports the charitable work of the Akdar Shriners. For information, contact Dwayne Caldwell at (918) 284-5186 or d49merc@yahoo.com. Meeting Time: First Sunday of the month, dinner at 4 p.m., meeting at 5 p.m. Place: W ill Rogers Downs and Cherokee Casino, 20900 S. 4200 Road, Claremore Website: www.route66cruisersok.org Tulsa Chevy Classics Tulsa Chevy Classics participates in many car shows, including the Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival, Tulsa Auto Show and Starbird Rod & Custom Show. They also sponsor social events, like picnics, club cruises and parades. For information, contact Jim Grisham at (918) 493-2162 or (918) 808-8031 or j_grisham@sbcglobal.net. Meeting Time: Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m. Place: Hardesty Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa Website: www.tulsachevys.com Tulsa Classic Thunderbird Club Tulsa Classic Thunderbird Club is the local chapter of the Classic Thunderbird Club International. Club members participate in social functions, tours and local car shows, like the South Tulsa Baptist Church Car Show and Tulsa Auto Show. Additionally, the club’s “Lady Birds” have a luncheon twice a month. For information, contact Tom McCartney at (918) 697-4055 or email tktbird@sbcglobal.net. Meeting Time: Saturdays, 8 a.m. Place: FirstWatch, 8104 E. 68th St., Tulsa Websites: http://clubs.hemmings.com/tulsaclassicthunderbirdclub, www.ctci.org

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The Tulsa Chevy Classics Club participates in the Starbird Rod & Custom Show.

Tulsa Model A Ford Club Tulsa Model A Ford Club, a local chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America, is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Ford Model A’s from 1928 through 1931. Activities include meetings, tours, picnics and more. Every first Saturday members meet for breakfast followed by a driving tour. Some members also meet Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at the McDonalds on Main Street in Jenks, Okla. For information, contact Ken Brust at (918) 728-2015 or kvbrust@cox.net. Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. Place: East Central Junior High School, 12121 E. 21st St., Tulsa Websites: www.tulsamodelafordclub.com, www.mafca.com Tulsa Vette Set Tulsa Vette Set is the largest club in the National Council of Corvette Clubs. Activities include meetings, social events and cars shows, including the New Car Auto Show, Starbird Rod & Custom Show and Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend. They also host and attend racing events with other clubs. Anyone interested in Corvettes may attend meetings, but only Corvette owners may join. For information, call Bill Immell at (918) 698-6669 or wfimmell@cox.net. Meeting Time: First Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Place: Hardesty Library, 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa Websites: www.tulsavetteset.net, www.corvettesnccc.org by Cindy Webb

Tulsa Cruise Night Chat with various car club members at Tulsa Cruise Night in the parking lot of Fuddruckers, 10825 E. 71st St., Tulsa. Car enthusiasts come in droves to show off their rides every Tuesday evening, 5 p.m. to sunset, during Daylight Savings Time. The weekly event is free and open to the public. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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There are a lot of places to see along Oklahoma’s stretch of Route 66, but we picked out a few of our personal favorites to share with you. Oklahoma Route 66 Museum Clinton – (580) 323-7866 www.route66.org The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum is Oklahoma’s official tribute to “The Mother Road.” The neontrimmed building is filled with galleries holding everything from souvenirs and memorabilia to a drivein-style theater rolling vintage television clips. If one museum isn’t enough, the 9,000-square-foot National Route 66 Museum is located in Elk City, Okla. Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger Miami – (918) 542-1696 Built to resemble a giant cuckoo clock, Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger serves up hot, fresh and made-toorder burgers. However, there’s more to Waylan’s than a good burger. The Route 66 staple serves up delicious fries and tasty frozen desserts. Plus, the original green-and-yellow sign from the 1960s is still burning bright. Blue Whale Catoosa – (918) 694-7390 www.bluewhaleroute66.com This large, blue mammal has been a family favorite for generations. Finished in 1972 by Hugh S. Davis and his friend, Harold Thomas, the 80-foot-long Blue Whale is a great place for fun photos and an afternoon picnic. The best part: a visit to this jolly whale won’t cost you a penny. Circle Cinema Tulsa – (918) 585-3456 www.circlecinema.com Originally opened in 1928, the Circle Cinema is Tulsa’s only remaining historical movie theater. Today, the Circle Cinema is operated as a nonprofit. The theater shows a variety of independent and foreign films, as well as documentaries. Round Barn Arcadia – (405) 396-0824 www.arcadiaroundbarn.com This well-known Route 66 landmark is the only round, wooden barn in the state of Oklahoma. Inside this historic treasure, visitors will find exhibits, a gift shop and even an event space. After visiting the Round Barn, make sure and drop by POPS – a convenience store, gas station and restaurant rolled into one funky mashup. At the very least, grab a couple of bottled drinks, and – if you’re the adventurous type – take a swig of a buffalo-wing-flavored fizzy beverage. Source: www.travelok.com Photos courtesy of www.eventcrazy.com, www.travelchannel.com, Phillip Sumner, www.foundfootagefest.com and www.wikipedia.org

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Great Ride “When Darryl Starbird flicked on the lights in his namesakes rod and custom car museum, I couldn’t help but gasp. Instead of simply viewing cars, I was seeing colorful, innovative works of auto art.” – Cindy Webb I arrived at the Starbird home anxious about being late for our interview. After several apologies, Donna sent me out to fetch Starbird from his shop. I found the still fit and handsome 81-year-old dressed in blue jeans (not the groovy leather suit that was once his trademark) with a car part in his hands. He could have been just another grandpa working on his latest fixer-upper, except for the sleek, black 1957 Cadillac Brougham, “Moonbird,” his latest car creation, parked behind him. From Engineer to Customizer Two events from Starbird’s high school days in Wichita, Kan. would determine the rest of his life. He met Donna, who would become his wife, best friend and business partner. He also bought his first car, a ‘41 Ford convertible. “I bought it when I was 16,” said Starbird. “That’s the first car I actually customized.” After high school, Starbird married Donna and entered Wichita State University to become an aeronautics engineer. But with only 44 hours left to graduate, he quit to follow his dream of customizing cars. “George Barris was my idol,” said Starbird, referring to Hollywood’s favorite car customizer and designer of iconic rides like the Batmobile, the Munster’s Koach and The Beverly Hillbillies’ truck. Shortly after Starbird opened his own customizing shop, he and Donna traveled to California to meet Barris. “It was early in Barris’ career,” said Starbird. “When I saw his shop out there, it was much smaller than mine. My wife said, ‘This is what you want to be?’” His parents were just as perplexed. “My dad thought I was crazy when I quit college,” said Starbird. After just six years of customizing, Starbird proved himself to Donna and his parents. “I started in 1954,” said Starbird. “I got known nationally in ‘59 to ‘60. I built the bubble top car in 1960. That put me over the top.” The Bubble Top Starbird’s claim to fame started with a wrecked ‘56 Thunderbird. Within eleven weeks, the wreck became “Predicta,” the futuristic darling of the car world. “I kind of started the whole futuristic, modernistic approach with the bubble tops,” said Starbird, in his typical humble manner. “The ‘Predicta’ was the cover car on a lot of national magazines.” Starbird Car Shows One of Starbird’s next endeavors – producing and working car shows – became a family affair with Donna and their four children (and later, their grandchildren). “We’ve produced 437 car shows,” said Starbird. The family traveled throughout the country managing and promoting shows, with the largest indoor show being Starbird’s own Rod & Custom Show in Tulsa. Darryl Starbird National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum In 1992, the Starbirds moved from Kansas to Oklahoma, where they purchased 80 acres on Grand Lake. There, Starbird designed and built their unique home and a museum for their collection of customized cars. Soon, the museum expanded to include the Custom Car Hall of Fame, where other custom car designers could display their cars. The 50th Anniversary Cars On their 50th wedding anniversary, Starbird surprised Donna with her first customized car, a ‘98 Jaguar XJS customized to look like a candy blue Thunderbird. He named the car “Donnabird.”

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Darryl Starbird and Cristina Mark IX, a custom 1941 Lincoln Continental. Donna had a surprise for her husband, as well. In 1974, Starbird customized a Pantera he’d purchased for a mere $6,000. A man attending a Starbird car show insisted on buying the car. Not wanting to sell, Starbird quoted the man a price of $25,000. “I thought that would get rid of him,” said Starbird. But the man pulled out his wallet, and the two-tone Pantera was gone. Thirty years later, Donna heard there was a Darryl Starbird car on eBay. It was the Pantera. “I don’t know how much she paid for it,” said Starbird. “I’m afraid to ask.” Starbird’s Favorite I asked Starbird which car was his favorite, which is probably comparable to asking which grandchild he favored. “My pat answer is ‘The next one I build,’” said Starbird. “But actually, the ‘Predicta’ is my favorite – the blue bubble top. Mainly because it started me on a different vein and was such an influence on the whole industry.” It was also the car that George Lucas gave a nod to in the classic motion picture American Graffiti. In the movie, the character Toad is given his friend Richie’s car to care for when Richie leaves for college. Toad’s ecstatic response is, “It’s better than Darryl Starbird’s Superfleck Moonbird!” Starbird still works daily customizing cars and promoting customized cars. “I’ve done exactly what I love,” said Starbird. “I often wonder why I had this opportunity when most people haven’t. It’s been a great ride.” by Cindy Webb

Darryl Starbird National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum The Darryl Starbird National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum is located near Grand Lake, between Afton and Bernice on Highway 85A. It’s open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Tuesdays), from March to October. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call (918) 257-4234 or visit www.darrylstarbird.com.

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Linda-Mar Drive-In

A Tulsa Classic The next time you’re craving a hamburger and fries, don’t head over to a staple drivethru like McDonald’s or Whataburger. Wouldn’t you rather support a local business, where the beef is fresh and the food is cooked Oklahoma-style? Linda-Mar Drive-In is a great local alternative, and the Tulsa business now has two locations – the original at 1614 W. 51st St. and a second location at 5941 E. Admiral Place.

The Westside burger is the original location’s signature menu item.

The original location in west Tulsa has been open since the early 1970s. I quickly realized that a drive-in is not quite the same as a drive-thru. There was no driveway wrapping around the side of the building, no stall to park in and no place to order into a squawking box. However, visitors can easily park, walk inside and place orders for delicious hamburgers to go, or eat their meal inside the small restaurant and watch episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, which plays continually at both Linda-Mar locations. I choose to dine inside and be transported back in time by the familiar whistling tune emanating from the television. I ordered the most signature item on the menu, the Westside burger – double meat and cheese with grilled onions cooked into the burger, served on Texas toast. I also had a side of onion rings, which are available raw or grilled. I choose the less bad-breath-inducing option: grilled. It makes sense that the Westside burger received its name from the neighborhood where the original Linda-Mar is located, and fittingly, the new location’s signature hamburger boasts a similar location-centric name: the Eastside burger.

Linda-Mar’s brightly colored red and yellow exterior.

The exterior of the restaurant is intriguing – cinder blocks painted bright yellow and red. Inside, you’ll find NASCAR-themed décor with an image of Winston Cup champion Rusty Wallace’s Blue Deuce race car covering one wall of the dining room. Linda-Mar owner Mike McCutchen was, at one time, the owner of the Tulsa Speedway and used to sponsor a sprint race car team. I was naturally curious about how Linda-Mar got its name. I learned that Wade Cook, who owned the restaurant in the early 1970s, named it after his two daughters, Linda and Margaret. Eventually, Cook sold the restaurant to his son-in-law Jerry McCutchen. Many members of the McCutchen family have owned the restaurant over the last few decades. However, in the early 2000s, business was headed downhill. The restaurant was only open for two hours a day, five days a week. That’s when Mike decided to step in and take over. Mike cleaned up the interior of the restaurant, expanded the menu and hours, and improved the work ethic in the kitchen. Once the original Linda-Mar had returned to – or surpassed – its former glory, he was ready to open the new Linda-Mar in east Tulsa. The new location opened in 2014 in the spot previously occupied by Ike’s Chili. While the old location has only one television playing The Andy Griffith Show, the new location boasts three. Burgers are the mainstay at Linda-Mar, but the menu also features several other items, including a boneless chicken basket (with a jalapeño option), grilled chicken sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, hot link sandwich, Coney dog and Frito chili pie. Side options include fried okra, crinkle-cut fries, onion rings, Tater Tots, fried cheese balls and fried mushrooms. The restaurants offer a 10 percent senior citizen discount. And both locations are wheelchair accessible; although, it might be a tight fit. During the summer months, the original Linda-Mar hosts a Classic Car Night each Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. It’s truly fitting that classic cars would be on display at such a classic location like Linda-Mar. by Lindsay Morris

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When the weather is nice, enjoy your burger and fries al fresco.

Linda–Mar Drive–In West Location 1614 W. 51st St., Tulsa, OK 74107 (918) 446-6024 Monday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

East Location 5941 E. Admiral Place, Tulsa, OK 74115 (918) 933-6360 Monday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hours extended to 9 p.m. during the summer.

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Keeping Your Car

R lling

Vigilance and preventative maintenance are the doctor’s orders when it comes to caring for your vehicle. If you’re not careful, general wear and tear can accumulate and impact your car’s efficiency and, down the road, may mean costly repair work. But by performing and scheduling the following daily, weekly and monthly checks of your vehicle, you can ensure your own safety on the road, as well as save a pretty penny along the way.

Daily Checks Gary Strickland of Strickland Automotive in Tulsa offers a few helpful tips for the conscious driver, “It is a good idea to watch for warning lights on the dash. These lights are generally red, yellow or amber in color,” he said. If you are ever unsure of what a symbol means, try consulting www.dashboardsymbols.com. It can help you decode the various pictures and colors. These lights and symbols will be the first signs that the coolant or oil may be low. To check your car’s oil level, consult the dipstick and also your car’s owner’s manual for proper oil level and viscosity. According to www.howtodothings.com, you can check your car’s coolant by looking for the coolant surge tank, which is normally located on the driver’s side of the engine block. Depending on the coolant level, you may need to add more coolant. Furthermore, it’s important to “replace the coolant if it is dirty or has a rusty appearance.” The website also suggests that drivers make sure their car’s windshield washer fluid, brake fluid and power steering fluid reservoirs are full. Weekly Checks On a weekly basis, you should check your car’s tire pressure. “It is a good idea to check your tire pressure weekly, even if they look fine. Driving on tires with too low or too high pressure can lead to premature tire wear and poor gas mileage,” stated Strickland. Not sure what the proper tire pressure should be for your particular vehicle? Consult the owner’s manual. If you cannot find your owner’s manual, this information should be printed either inside the driver’s side door or inside the glove box. Besides checking the tire pressure, it’s also a good idea to look over your tires for damage or wear. Check your tire’s tread by inserting a penny in the tire grooves (with Lincoln’s head facing the tread). If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, then the tread is worn and the tires should be replaced, according to www.howtodothings.com. Remember your car’s spare tire, too. Having a spare tire that is properly inflated is critical, as it could save you from being stranded due to a flat tire. Monthly Checks On a monthly basis, keep an eye on your odometer and note when your car is due for its next routine oil change. Generally, a car should have its oil changed every 3,000 miles. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

It is also important to make sure all lights are working correctly. Lights to check include tail, head, break, high beams, license plate, parking, interior, reverse and hazard. Remember, burned out or improperly working lights can result in being pulled over and, potentially, a citation. The majority of the above checks and precautions can be done easily by the owner of the vehicle. But there are, however, some things that shouldn’t be tackled by the inexperienced. “Problems like a hard start or no start, oil and coolant leaks, and overheating are best left to the professionals,” Strickland advised. “Any belts or hoses that need to be replaced should also be addressed by a professional mechanic,” said Strickland. Kick Those Bad Car Maintenance Habits If you happen to be the type to let car problems go unchecked, it’s time to kick that bad habit to the curb; there are some problems that, if ignored, can cause irreparable damage or, at least, cost a lot of money to fix. According to Strickland, “Good indicators of engine trouble would be temperature running too hot, low oil pressure or engine noise. Your vehicle should never be driven when the temperature gauge is reading hot or the oil pressure gauge is reading low, as this can cause major engine damage.” Another sign of trouble is a burning smell, which could come from the brakes, a broken caliper piston, an electrical short, an oil leak or from the heater. Do not continue to drive the vehicle until this is checked by a professional. With any sort of problem you suspect your car might have, the old adage always applies: better safe than sorry. Stay on top of preventative maintenance, do not ignore problems and have your oil changed every 3,000 miles. Do these things, and you and your vehicle are well on your way to happily ever after. By Tiffany Howard

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Noteworthy Get Revved Up at Green Country Auto Shows

The Cruizaders Car Club of Muskogee will host their eighth annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show in conjunction with Muskogee’s annual Azalea Festival, Parade and Chili Cook-off, Saturday, April 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 111 S. 7th St., Muskogee. Have a classic cruiser to put on display? The entrance fee is only $15, and goodie bags will be given to the first 100 entrants. Door prizes will be provided by area merchants and awards will be bestowed for Top 25, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Old-Skool Bike and more. A portion of this show’s proceeds will be donated to the First Baptist Church Free Clinic. If you’re looking for a place to appreciate vintage and up-and-coming designs side-by-side, the Tulsa International Auto Show is the event for you. This show will feature new cars and trucks, informative displays touting the latest designs and innovations by manufacturers from around the world, dozens of pre-production models and a host of prototype and concept vehicles. In addition, the Tulsa International Auto Show is known nationally for having the largest vintage and classic display of any new car show in North America. This event will take place Friday, April 17, 2 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa. Admission is $8 and children 12 and under are free with paid adult admission. For more information, visit www.thetulsaautoshow.com. The Miami Route 66 Cruise Night, hosted by the Rebel Car Club, will take place, Saturday, April 25, 5 to 9 p.m., at Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger, 915 N. Main St., on historic Route 66 in downtown Miami. Take a trip along the nostalgic Mother Road to meet and greet fellow car cruisers, watch the classic cars go by, taste what have been called the best burgers on Route 66 and enjoy the car cruise festivities, including live music and games. Admission is free. In 1915, construction started on Jefferson Highway, which ran through Muskogee. on its way across the country from New Orleans, La. to Winnipeg, Canada. The name was later replaced by the numbered highway system, but the road still stands. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Jefferson Highway, events will take place at Spaulding Park in Muskogee, Thursday, April 30 through Saturday, May 2. Celebratory events will include trolley rides, bus tours, guest lectures and more. There will be a classic car show with all kinds of makes and models from the last century of automobile production, as well as live entertainment from local musicians, delicious food and kids’ activities. Event times vary. For more information, visit www.jeffersonhighway.org.

Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!

Win Safety with Broken Arrow Seniors’ Storm Shelter Raffle

Broken Arrow Seniors wants you to stay protected during tornado season. To help, Broken Arrow Seniors is raffling off a “Life Saver” FEMA-approved shelter. The shelter is precast 4000+ PSI concrete and holds up to 10 adults within its five-inch thick walls, and comes with a 50-year written guarantee. One-day installation is free within 50 miles of Tulsa. This prize is valued at $3,000. Tickets can be purchased at Broken Arrow Seniors, 1800 S. Main St., Broken Arrowzaand the drawing will take place May 15. Proceeds will benefit Broken Arrow Seniors. For more information, call (918) 259-8377 or visit www.baseniors.org.

Tulsa Area Writers Critique Clubs Meet to Offer Inspiration and Support

If you are looking for a way to improve your writing or to find a network of support and comradery for writers, you may want to check out Critical Ink and Tulsa Area Children’s Book Writers. Both groups bring writers together and offer support and encouragement, while still providing serious and honest critiques to help each writer develop their writing skills. During each meeting, participants read a portion of their story aloud to the group. After reading, the group offers support, guidance and notes. Critical Ink covers critiques of most genres, while Children’s Book Writers focuses on children’s books and critiques for both story and age/level requirements. Editors, publishers and professional and novice writers are welcome and encouraged to join. The groups meet at Martin Regional Library, 2601 S. Garnett Road., Tulsa, every other week, on alternating weeks. Critical Ink will meet April 14 and 28, while the children’s writers group will meet April 6 and 20. RSVPs are requested and allow group organizers to prepare copies of your story for group members. Interested parties are invited to attend the groups and see if either group is right for you. RSVPs can be made through www.meetup.com. For more information, contact Renee’ La Viness at (918) 549-7590.

LIFE’s Musical Mondays LIFE’s Musical Mondays, a concert series designed especially for Tulsa-area seniors, is returning for its 14th season. Presented by LIFE Senior Services, the series will feature some of Tulsa’s most talented and respected musicians, including the lineup below. All performances will take place at the Performing Arts Center at Cascia Hall, 2600 S. Utica Ave., Tulsa.

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Season tickets for all five Monday-night concerts are $40, and tickets for individual performances are $8 each. All tickets are general admission seating and may be purchased in person at LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa (west of 31st and Sheridan), by calling (918) 664-9000 or visiting www.LIFEseniorservices.org. The Mike Bennett Orchestra Sponsored by Senior Star – Woodland Terrace and Burgundy Place Monday, April 27 • 7 p.m. The Begonias Sponsored by Legend Senior Living Monday, May 18 • 7 p.m. Cindy Cain Sponsored by Oklahoma Methodist Manor Monday, June 22 • 7 p.m Douglas and Lawana Newell Sponsored by CommunityCare Senior Health Plan Monday, July 20 • 7 p.m. Klezmer Band Sponsored by Montereau Monday, August 17 • 7 p.m.

Photo courtesy of www.lucasfilm.com.

LIFE at the Circle Features American Graffiti

If this month’s issue has made you nostalgic, LIFE Senior Services invites you to join us for a special showing of the classic car flick, American Graffiti, at Circle Cinema, Wednesday, April 22. Circle Cinema is located at 12 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, in the heart of the revived Kendall-Whittier neighborhood. Set in late August 1962, this comedy/drama offers a nostalgic and bittersweet look at a group of recent high school grads’ last days of innocence, following them for a night as they cruise the strip. The music of the time is captured through car radios with DJ Wolfman Jack taking the audience through a soundtrack of rock ‘n’ roll classics from the late 1950s and early 60s. Produced by Francis Ford Coppola and directed and co-written by George Lucas, the film’s credits feature Hollywood greats, including Richard Dreyfuss, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, McKenzie Phillips and Cindy Williams, most of whom were just starting their careers when the film was made. Doors open at noon and tickets can be purchased at the door for $7.50. To RSVP, call (918) 664-9000.

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s h a r e yo u r t i m e

and talent

Tulsa Historical Society and Museum is looking for volunteers to serve as guardians of Tulsa’s history. As a guardian, you may be asked to greet visitors, serve as a docent for museum tours, or even present historical programs to Tulsa-area organizations, including Tulsa-area schools. Guardians have optional bi-monthly meetings which may include informative lectures, field trips and other learning opportunities. Hours are flexible and training is provided. For more information, call (918) 712-9484. Miller Hospice is looking for volunteers in Tulsa and the surrounding areas to bring smiles to their patients who are facing a life-limiting illness. Volunteers are needed to make crafts and to provide companionship, caregiver respite and office assistance. Training provided. For more information, call Sharon Arthurs (918) 636-0822. RSVP Airport Ambassadors are needed to provide hospitality and information services to airline passengers at three desk locations at Tulsa International Airport. Ambassadors are asked to work one fourhour shift per week. Early morning, late afternoon and weekend shifts are available. Free, convenient parking and a uniform are provided. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. INCOG AAA (Area Agency on Aging) Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman is looking for volunteers who can use their experiences with processes, medical or social services, or as a personal advocate for a friend or loved one who received medical care and services in a residential care facility, to help ensure that long-term care residents receive safe, gentle and appropriate care. Program experts will teach volunteers to observe and advocate for two hours each month using their eyes, ears and heart to provide additional oversight throughout the industry. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Emergency Infant Services (EIS) is in need of volunteers to serve in various capacities at their downtown and east side locations. Volunteers are needed on Thursdays at the east side location to assist with general duties, including repackaging diapers, stocking shelves, taking carts out for families and more. Volunteers are needed to serve as family interviewers, Fridays at the downtown location, and Tuesdays or Fridays at the east side location, preferably from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family interviewers work directly with families in crisis to determine their needs. Training is provided. Volunteers also are needed, Tuesdays and the first Wednesday of each month, to help process donations at the downtown location for the free clothing and baby boutique. These

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volunteers help with sorting, hanging and shelving incoming items. Flexible hours are available and training is provided. Parking, snacks and beverages are provided. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. RSVP Power Up+ volunteers are needed to teach job skills to people who need and want to find employment. If you can use a computer to search the Internet, you can help as a teacher, coach or mentor in several employment and job-seeking projects supported by Tulsa nonprofits. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. OASIS Adult Day Services is looking for a men’s group volunteer to assist the care team in leading activities for the weekly men’s group. Days and hours are flexible, but Tuesday and/or Thursday are preferable. Activities include a variety of table and video games. OASIS participants often can no longer stay at home alone due to a physical, mental, social or cognitive impairment and this opportunity helps make a positive difference in the lives of male participants and their families. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Broken Arrow Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to assist Animal Services personnel with daily operations and with special events. Volunteers may be asked to help feed, walk, bathe, groom and socialize the animals; assist citizens with information on animals ready for adoption; clean or organize cages, kennels, cat room, food storage area and other areas; and assist with off-site adoptions and special events. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Rebuilding Together Tulsa, a local nonprofit that provides free home repairs for low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners, is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated volunteer to assist the program and community relations departments with general office and clerical work. Hours are flexible, but Wednesday and/or Thursday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., is preferable. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers. Every day cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time so that patients can receive the lifesaving treatments they need. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

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mindbender & puzzles ||

Word search: cARS AND CAR PARTS

commonym

Find and circle all of the words.

Auburn Bentley Brakes Car Carburetor Chevrolet

Classic Clutch Corvette Dodge Engine Ferrari

Ford Gas Horn Hubcap Key Lamborghini

Lincoln Mustang Oil Oldsmobile Plymouth Pontiac

Radiator Radio Rims Speedometer Standard Thunderbird

A commonym is a group of words that have a common trait in the three words/items listed. For example: the words; A car - A tree - An elephant ... they all have trunks. These will make you think! Answers on page 39.

Tire Transmission Truck Trunk Visor Wrench

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Difficulty: Hard. Answers on page 43.

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Will Shortz: The Puzzle Master

It’s no puzzle why Will Shortz, crossword editor for The New York Times, will be speaking to a sold-out Tulsa Town Hall crowd during his visit this month. A puzzle creator since he was 8, Shortz was first published when he was just 14 years old. He continued to pursue his puzzle-making passion by earning the world’s only degree in enigmatology – the study of puzzles – and finishing law school. To date, Shortz is the author or editor of more than 500 puzzle books. Journalist superstar, radio and television personality, and accomplished table tennis player, Shortz has all the pieces in place, which makes his life a very colorful puzzle indeed.

Kelsey: What do you enjoy most about creating puzzles? Will: The creativity of it. I think of myself as an entertainer who doesn’t stand on a stage like a musician or a juggler. I do it in a quiet way from my home. I enjoy speaking, too, and I do several speaking engagements each year because I enjoy meeting “puzzle people.” I would say 50 to 100 million Americans would consider themselves puzzle lovers. Kelsey: What puzzles are your favorites? Will: I think I’m best at word puzzles. I’ve been “puzzle master” on NPR’s “Weekend Edition” since 1987 – every Sunday morning at 7:40 or 9:40 a.m. on your local station. There are about 3.5 million listeners. It was my 28th anniversary this past January. These are oral puzzles – quick word teasers I give with the host on air. Then, a listener somewhere around the country answers. There is a challenge at the end, and one listener who wins is on the next show.

in Pleasantville, N.Y. I play wherever I go. There’s 195 table tennis clubs in 48 states. I only lack two states. I want to be the first person to play at table tennis clubs in all 50 states. By Kelsey Duvall

Corner Pieces • Crossword editor, The New York Times (since 1993) • Editor, Games World of Puzzles magazine (1978–1993) • Founder and director, American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (annual, since 1978) • Founder and director, World Puzzle Championship • Co-founder, World Puzzle Federation

Kelsey: Can you give us an example of these puzzles? Will: For one, I used familiar two-word phrases or names where the first word started with “Br” and the second word “R.” So, the thing grasped on a merry-go-round: brass ring. The lead character in a story told by Uncle Remus: Br’er Rabbit. The color crimson: bright red. What a woman signs up for when she gets engaged: bridal registry.

• Riddle writer, movie Batman Forever

Kelsey: You are the only person to ever hold an enigmatology degree. How did that come about? Will: I graduated from Indiana University in 1974, and they have a program [called the Individualized Major Program] where you can make up your own major. I devised my own major in puzzles. The number of students in the [Individualized Major] Program then was 50 or 60. There’s more than 100 in it now. For me, I was going to be creating puzzles on my own anyway. I loved them. The library was like my second home. Most of the people [in the Individualized Major Program] combine different subjects – take selected courses and make up a few of their own. In my case, there were no classes. Everything was independent study. For each one, I would find a professor in the most related department – journalism for crosswords or psychology for the psychology of puzzles. My advisor was in linguistics. I would construct a crossword and take it into my professor’s office and watch as he solved and critiqued it.

• One of “The 100 Best People in the World,” according to Esquire magazine (December 1997)

Kelsey: You’re also an avid table tennis player, and own the largest table tennis facility in the U.S. How did you get to be so involved in table tennis? Will: I play every day. In fact, today is the 850th consecutive day. My family had a pingpong table when I was growing up in Indiana, and I won trophies while competing in high school. In 2001, I found a club that played and picked it up again. Then, I got progressively more serious. Four years ago, I opened my own club – Westchester Table Tennis Center www.LIFEseniorservices.org

• Owner of world’s largest library of puzzles (more than 25,000 puzzle books and magazines dating back to 1533) • Subject of 2006 feature documentary Wordplay • Guest star on The Simpsons (November 2008) and How I Met Your Mother (May 2010)

AN EVENING WITH WILL SHORTZ AND CROSSWORD PUZZLE FUN Tulsa Town Hall, LIFE Senior Services and the Circle Cinema are proud to host a public reception, crossword puzzle contest, as well as a special screening of Wordplay, an in-depth documentary about Shortz and his loyal fan base, on Wednesday, April 8 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets to the event are $10 and must be purchased at www.circlecinema.com. If you’re interested in being one of the 50 contestants in the crossword puzzle contest, register by calling Tulsa Town Hall at (918) 749-5965 or emailing kathy@tulsatownhall.com. Contest participants must arrive by 5:45 p.m., and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

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Choosing

Your AUTO Insurance Policy

Factors That Affect Premiums Insurance companies use a variety of factors to determine a policyholder’s chances of experiencing an accident or loss, including driving history, type of vehicle, where the vehicle is driven and parked, gender, age and credit score. How to Find the Best Rate You should shop for the company or agent that offers the best service for the best price. If you have a clean driving record, avoid companies that advertise to highrisk drivers, as their premiums often are higher. Get quotes from several companies before you buy. Also, make sure you understand what coverages are included and that you’re comparing equivalent policies. Many insurers also give discounts when two or more types of insurance are purchased, which is called bundling. Purchasing homeowners and auto insurance from the same insurer is one example. A reduction may also be offered if there is more than one vehicle insured with the same company. How Filing Claims Impacts Your Premium While Oklahoma law prevents an insurer from raising your premiums for accidents that are not your fault, they may apply surcharges when filing at-fault accidents or other types of losses. Also, the surcharges are not calculated based on the dollar amount of the claim filed. For example, the surcharge applied is the same whether you filed a $1,500 or a $100,000 claim. The surcharges are typically applied for a three-year period and the penalty severity varies. What to Ask Your Agent Before purchasing an auto insurance policy, consider asking your agent the following questions: • Am I in your lowest-priced company/tier? If not, why not? • How can I get a better rate? • What payment plans do you offer and what are the fees associated with each plan? Deductibles You can save money on your premiums by increasing your policy deductibles. However, you’ll have to pay more out of pocket if you have a claim. It is important to note that insurance is for catastrophic events, and filing small claims may result in larger premiums due to applied surcharges. Before You Buy a Policy Before finalizing the purchase of an auto insurance policy, it’s important to note and consider the following things: • Never cancel your old policy until your new policy is effective. • A policy becomes effective only when the insurer, or its local recording agent, binds coverage. • Consider other important factors, such as financial strengths and customer service of the company from which you’re purchasing the policy. • Make certain you answer all questions on the application truthfully. Wrong information could cause an incorrect price quote or a denial/cancellation of coverage. Soruce: www.ok.gov/oid

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Auto Insurance

FRAUD Auto insurance fraud can take many forms, and people who commit insurance fraud range from organized criminals to the average Joe. Here are some common types of auto insurance fraud: • Premium Embezzlement – This happens when an insurance agent keeps the money you paid for auto insurance, leaving you without coverage. • What can you do? Make sure a copy of your auto insurance policy is mailed to you within a week or so of payment. If you don’t receive it, contact the insurance company – not the agent – to verify the premium was received and the policy is in force. • Staged Accidents – Scammers will lure you into an accident, and then claim that the accident was your fault. They may also try to “settle” the accident “out of pocket,” and not want to report it. • What can you do? Always stay inside your lanes while driving and follow right-of-way procedures. Be on the lookout for cars cutting in front of you and behind you, both on the road and in private parking lots. • Inflated Claims – This is also known as opportunistic fraud, and it happens when people pad a legitimate claim. This fraud can happen when someone wants to retaliate and “get their money’s worth” on insurance. • What can you do? Never claim more damage than there is. Insurance fraud causes rate increases that affect everyone, and filing an inflated claim is a felony. ollision Repair Fraud – An auto repair shop may C try to make more money when they are fixing your car after a wreck. In this case, the shop would bill insurance for new, factory parts, but use old or subpar parts. • What can you do? Use a reputable repair shop based on recommendations from your family and friends. You can ask your insurance company for a recommendation, but know that you can take your car to any repair shop you choose. Also, get a written damage report instead of a written estimate of cost from your repair shop. The Anti-Fraud Unit, the law enforcement arm of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, is dedicated to investigating insurance-related crimes. You can report fraud by calling (800)522-0071 or by visiting http:// www.ok.gov/oid/Consumers/Report_Fraud_AntiFraud_Unit/index.html. By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak

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M APRIL 27 Mike Bennett Orchestra

LIFE’s

usical ondays

MAY 18 The Begonias

JULY 20 Lawana and Douglas Newell

JUNE 22 Cindy Cain

AUGUST 17 Klezmer Band

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, CASCIA HALL Five Concert Series $40 • Single Concert $8

26th S. Utica Ave. • Tulsa, OK • Doors open at 6 p.m. • Shows begin at 7 p.m.

FOR TICKETS CALL

(918) 664-9000, ext. 245 or order online at www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Tulsan Eva Unterman to Present The Last Transport: My Childhood During the Holocaust

hat started out as a peaceful summer ended as a hellish nightmare that lasted nearly six years. In the summer of 1939, 6-year-old Eva Unterman was looking forward to starting first grade. As an only child, Eva and her middle-class Jewish family lived in a lovely, spacious apartment in the center of Lodz, Poland. It was her family’s tradition to spend their summers in the beautiful country village of Zakowice. That summer’s vacation, however, came to an abrupt halt on Sept. 1, 1939, as word reached the family that the Nazis had invaded Poland.

Eva Unterman and her parents in Zakowice two years before Eva and her family were “resettled” to the Lodz Ghetto, c. 1937.

Instantly, life turned upside down for young Eva and her family. Her father was no longer allowed to go to work, food was rationed and Jews were forced to publically wear the yellow star. The once-happy Eva was not allowed to start school; instead, her family, including both of her grandmothers and other relatives, as well as more than 40,000 other Jews were forcibly “resettled” to the Lodz ghetto. There, Eva and her family moved into one room of an old, dilapidated apartment building without heat or bathrooms. “We were in the ghetto for four-and-a-half years,” Unterman said. “Life in the ghetto was terrible. Hunger, disease and fear of deportation were constant. People were afraid we would be sent to Chelmno [an extermination camp], because it was nearby. We never heard the word Auschwitz.” In August of 1944, the Nazis liquidated the Lodz ghetto. Among the last prisoners to leave were 250 male and 250 female Jews deemed “essential” workers in one of the ghetto’s slave labor factories. Eva, now age 11, and her family were part of this group of metal workers who were to be sent to Germany to work in a munitions factory. However, instead of going to the factory, the group of 500 was transported directly to the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp. “We were told to assemble at the train station, where we were crammed into cattle cars for several days,” recalled Unterman. “We didn’t know where we were going and there was no food or water. When the doors opened, men and women were separated. My father went to one side. My grandmother, mother and I went in another group. We were then processed – our clothing was taken, our heads were shaved and we had a group shower. We were in Auschwitz for only a few days before we were transported to Stutthof concentration camp on the Baltic.”

Eva Unterman a year after she and her family were liberated, c. 1945.

The Nazis murdered 1.5 million Jewish children and thousands of Sinti and Roma (gypsy) children during the Holocaust. Eva credits her miraculous survival mostly to her mother, whom Eva said protected her in “the middle of all this hell.” Since 1978, tens of thousands of area students have heard Unterman share her story. Now, for the first time, Eva will tell the story of this remarkable transport of 500 Jews to the Tulsa community as the featured speaker for Tulsa’s annual Yom HaShoah Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration. The Tulsa Council for Holocaust Education, a committee of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa, and the Tulsa City-County Library invite you to honor Eva Unterman as she presents “The Last Transport: My Childhood During the Holocaust” on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Emunah, 1719 S. Owasso Ave. The commemoration is free and open to the public. Parking is limited at B’nai Emunah, but overflow parking will be available at Temple Israel, 2004 E. 22nd Place. A free shuttle service from Temple Israel to B’nai will begin at 6 p.m. and resume for an hour following the event.

Many Tulsans will remember Eva’s husband, who died in 2008; Herb was a jeweler at Moody’s Jewelry. Eva and her husband Herb moved to Tulsa in 1961.

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As in past years, the commemoration program includes an exhibit of Holocaust-related projects created by Tulsa-area students. In addition, music will be performed, and there will be a candle lighting in memory of the Jewish children of Lodz who were killed in the Holocaust. Plus, the Tulsa City-County Library will have many Holocaust-related books and media available for checkout. Contact the Jewish Federation of Tulsa at (918) 495-1100 for more information about the commemoration. By Jackie Hill, Tulsa City-County Library Public Relations Manager

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If you suspect drug or alcohol abuse, here are some questions to ask yourself: • Have you noticed your loved one using drugs or drinking alcohol to a point where it is significantly stealing time from other activities? • Does your loved one continue to use or drink despite the health risks? • Does your loved one continue to use or drink despite their doctor’s concerns? • Are they still using drugs or drinking alcohol despite legal, family or financial problems? Discussing your suspicions with your loved one can quickly become a sticky situation because individuals are often reluctant to admit that they have a problem. “As a therapist, we see this pretty often,” Martin explained. “Family members are exhausted and wrung dry trying to control, lecture, guilt trip or scream their loved one into a treatment facility with no success,” said Martin. He suggested using gentle phrases like, “I feel like I am robbed of my time with you when you drink” to approach the conversation. If you are personally struggling with abuse, Martin offered a word of encouragement, “Seniors struggling with addictions should know that they are not alone in their addiction, and that older patients respond very well to substance abuse treatment, according to recent surveys.” Don’t wait any longer to get help for you or your loved one. Life is far too short and too beautiful to spend it in any state of mind other than fully awake and alive. by Tiffany Howard LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | April 2015

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Symposium of the American Indian April 14 – 18 • Times vary • Free Northeastern State University 600 N. Grand Ave. • Tahlequah (918) 444-4351 www.nsuok.edu

Your Family History Presented by Tulsa Genealogical Society April 20 • 7 p.m. • Free Briar Village Shopping Center 9136 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 627-4224 • www.tulsagenealogy.org

Rose District Farmers Market Saturdays starting April 18 8 a.m. – Noon 418 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow www.brokenarrowok.gov

Critique for Writers (Most Genres) Presented by Critical Ink April 14 & 28 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. • Tulsa pwilliams74112@yahoo.com (918) 549-7590 • RSVP requested

Container Gardening – OSU Extension April 28 • 5:30 p.m. • Free Sapulpa Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647

WWII 70th Year Remembrance Series - The Battle of Okinawa Veterans to speak after each show April 1 • 2, 4 & 6 p.m. • Free Circle Cinema 12 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 585-3504 • www.CircleCinema.com

NEATs Movie – Good Morning, Miss Dove April 15 • 1 p.m. • Free NEATs conference room 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org

Cherry Street Farmers’ Market Saturdays starting April 4 • 7 – 11 a.m. Cherry Street 15th Street & S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.tulsafarmersmarket.org

Events Meetings

Botanic Gardens Around the World Presented by Tulsa Botanic Garden April 6 • 6 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP Critique Night! (For Children’s Writers) By Tulsa Area Children’s Book Writers April 6 & 20 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. • Tulsa reneelaviness@jespiddlin.com (918) 549-7590 • RSVP requested NEATs 20th Anniversary Celebration & Luncheon Featuring presentation, awards, silent art auction & cake April 8 • 10:30 a.m. • $10 in advance Yale Avenue Christian Church 36th & Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org Seminar: How to Weather Any Storm Presented by RSVP of Tulsa April 8 • 2 – 3 p.m. • Free Sapulpa Senior Center 515 E. Dewey Ave. • Sapulpa (918) 227-3844 • RSVP

2015 Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration Featuring Tulsa resident Eva Unterman on the topic The Last Transport: My Childhood During the Holocaust April 16 • 7 p.m. • Free Congregation B’nai Emunah 1719 S. Owasso Ave. • Tulsa (918) 495-1100 • www.jewishtulsa.org Old-Timey Music Brought Back to Life Theatre Organ & Piano Duet Presented by American Theatre Organ Society, Sooner State Chapter April 17 • 7 p.m. • Free Tulsa Technology Center, BA Campus 4000 W. Florence St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-1562 25th Annual Senior Resource Fair Presented by Broken Arrow Seniors April 17 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Free Central Park Community Center 1500 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • www.baseniors.org Spring Concert: The Bright Side of Life Presented by The Tulsa Founders Chorus April 18 • 7 p.m. • $15 Bishop Kelley High School 3905 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 622-5392 • www.tulsafounders.org

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AARP Defensive Driving Class April 29 • 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $15 for AARP members $20 for nonmembers NEATs conference room 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org Scrapbooking 101 April 29 • 12:30 – 2 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Single Seniors 60+ Join for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m. Buffet Palace 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375 Ukulele Class Bring your own ukulele, beginners welcome Wednesdays • Noon – 2 p.m. Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 Seniors on the Go: Fun, Food & Fellowship Tuesdays & Fridays • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jenks Senior Citizens, Inc. 211 N. Elm St. • Jenks (918) 299-1700 ACBL Duplicate Sanctioned Bridge Mondays & Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-6652

Support Groups LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups (918) 664-9000 • Respite provided LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow April 9 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central April 2 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free April 16 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North April 2 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Caregiver Support Group Presented by A-Vow Hospice April 2 • 6 p.m. • Free Clarebridge of Broken Arrow 4001 S. Aspen Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 557-8937 Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group Presentation: Does the State Have Equipment for You? April 9 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc Grief Support Group April 13 • 6 p.m. • Free Hometown Hospice 804 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-6441 Oklahoma Parkinson’s Disease Support April 23 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 South Cedar Street • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Caregiver Support Group Presented by A-Vow Hospice April 30 • 6 p.m. • Free Legend Senior Living at Mingo Road 7902 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 557-8937

Dancing Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club April 14 & 28 Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m. St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277

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Tulsa Swing Dance Club Sundays • $5 members/$7 nonmembers Country Two-Step • 5 p.m. East Coast Swing • 5 p.m. Beginning West Coast Swing • 6 p.m. Intermediate West Coast Swing • 7 p.m. The ClubHouse 2735 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699 Tulsa Swing Dance Club Wednesdays Free for Elks members • $5 nonmembers Beginning West Coast Swing • 7 p.m. Intermediate West Coast Swing • 7:45 p.m. Tulsa Elks Lodge 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699

Moderate Yoga with Lucy Weberling Mondays • 5 – 6:15 p.m. Hairbender’s II 200 E. Rogers Blvd. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 • www.festivalyoga.com Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling Wednesdays • 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Ramona Senior Center Corner of 4th St. & Cherokee Ave. • Ramona (918) 633-8890 • www.festivalyoga.com Bold Moves PD (Parkinson’s Exercise) Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3370 • $20/month

Parkinson’s Dance Wednesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • $5 Feel the Beat Dance 5970 E. 31st St., Ste. P • Tulsa (918) 747-3747

Zumba with Ariane Betancourt Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. 51st & Memorial, behind Walgreens Tulsa • (918) 812-5691 $7 per class • $50 for 10 classes

Line Dance Tuesdays • 1 p.m. • Free The Broadmoor Retirement Community 88205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151

Exercise Class – for Older Adults Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

Line Dancing Class Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village Retirement Community 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480

Tai Ji Quan – Moving for Better Balance Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

Friday Night Dances Fridays • 7:30 – 11 p.m. American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 $5 members • $6 nonmembers Line Dancing Class Presented by the Owasso Community Center Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9 p.m. • Free YMCA • 8300 N. Owasso Expy. Owasso • (918) 272-3903 Clog Dancing Lessons Turtle Creek Cloggers Mondays • 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays • 6 – 8:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067

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Parkinson’s Swim For individuals with Parkinson’s and their loved ones April 28 • 3 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP

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65+ Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:30 – 11 a.m. • $10 per month LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220 50+ Badminton Tuesdays • 11 a.m. O’Brien Park & Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa (918) 591-6008 • RSVP 50+ Basketball Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m. O’Brien Park & Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa (918) 591-6008 • RSVP 50+ Eight Ball Monday – Friday • 10 a.m. – Noon O’Brien Park & Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa (918) 591-6008 • RSVP Chair to Floor Yoga Wednesdays • 11:45 a.m. • $6 per class LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 260-9236

Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services LaFortune Series: At the Crossroads: Dementia & Driving

Do you have a loved one with dementia who is still driving? Do you worry about keeping them safe? Bring a brown-bag lunch to this three-part series and learn the common concerns about driving with dementia, tools and support for assessing driving skills, as well as how to communicate your concerns. Wednesdays, April 8, 15 & 22 • 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

Am I Depressed or is it Just the Blues?

How do you know if you or someone you love is experiencing a form of depression? Join Mary Hardy, LPC and Behavioral Health Consultant for LIFE Senior Services, and learn the difference between depression and “the blues.” You will learn how older adults may experience depression and what to do if you or a loved one is suffering from depression. Thursday, April 9 • 10 – 11 a.m. Montereau’s Coterie Theatre • 6800 S. Granite Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

Basics of Medicare

This seminar, presented by the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services, will cover the basics of Medicare, give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your coverage options and provide resources to help you protect yourself from scams that target Medicare beneficiaries. This seminar is intended for persons newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare. It is closed to licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agents, insurance company personnel, and anyone affiliated with a Health Maintenance Organization or other conflicts of interest.

Thursday, April 16 • 10 a.m. – Noon LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP required • (918) 664-9000

Relocation Stress Syndrome for Family Caregivers

Moving, and the stress associated with it, can cause anxiety, falls and depression, especially for persons with dementia or other chronic conditions. Knowing how to prepare for a move, as well as how to identify and mitigate relocation stress syndrome symptoms can help your loved one stay healthy and active. Thursday, April 23 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

Caregiving 101

New to caregiving? Learn the care-world vocabulary and information you need to make good decisions. Class participants will learn about community resources, living options, legal documents and strategies for support and self-care. Seasoned caregivers welcome. Tuesday, April 28 • 6 – 7 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

Senior Centers

LIFE’s Senior Centers are open Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and offer an excellent selection of social, creative, educational, fitness and health activities to keep members physically active and socially engaged. Call today for a tour and discover all that LIFE has to offer! See all activities for each center listed online at www.LIFEseniorservices.org LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. (East of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Sunny Lile • (918) 744-6760

LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. (West of S. Peoria Ave.) Jamey Henderson • (918) 749-2623

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people & places ||

Lots of fun was had at Canoe Brook of Broken Arrow’s Crazy Hat Day!

Congratulations to Bob and Toni S.! They were voted 2015 Senior Star at Burgundy Place King and Queen.

Ophelia R., a participant at LIFE’s Adult Day Health center, received a card from the White House in recognition of her 100th birthday.

Mrs. Holcomb and Mr. Horn celebrate in style at Canoe Brook of Broken Arrow’s annual Mardi Gras party.

Aberdeen Heights residents Neva P. and Maurine H. had a blast during their Valentine’s celebration!

Broken Arrow Seniors enjoy an afternoon trip to the Woody Guthrie Museum in downtown Tulsa.

Residents of Rainbow Health Care Community in Bristow, Okla. welcomed pint-sized contestants for a “Feel the Love” pageant. Residents helped pick the winners, all while getting lots of hugs, cuddles and smiles from the beautiful little ladies!

Carmalita, a participant from LIFE’s Adult Day Health center in Broken Arrow, enjoyed the Ms. Senior Oklahoma luncheon.

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Prescription Drug Plans offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. Call Bob Archer today at (918) 814-5550 for free information. Let me guide you through the outstanding Medicare Plan options that are available to you. FOR SALE Electric Power Lift For sale - Electric Power Lift for a small mobility scooter. It attaches to the back of vehicle and lifts scooter into back of SUV or pickup. Photos upon request. Call Dan at (580) 542-2121. This is a local number. Power Lift Chair Recliner LaZyboy Rialto 505 Luxury-Lift chaise power recliner. Great condition. Priced at $450. New cost would be $1200+. It reclines and also helps you up. For your convenience (open 7 days a week) the chair has been placed in Needful Things Market, 12701 East 86th Place North, Owasso. Various forms of payment accepted. Questions? Call Donna at (918) 637-0582. GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES A Caring Hand – Tulsa Lawn Service Complete lawn care. Family-owned since 1970. Includes mowing, trimming, edging. Dependable service and fair prices. In addition, we offer handyman services. Call for a free estimate. (918) 806-2482. Aardwolf Leaf & Lawn Care Mowing, weed eating, edging, hedge trimming, garden tilling, gutter cleaning and lawn clean-up. Free Estimates! Call Patrick Mills. (918) 814-0973. Get Ready for Spring Roto-tilling, flower beds and gardens. Weeding, mowing, edging, shrub trimming, leaf removal, tree trimming. Dependable personalized lawn care service for Tulsa area. Experienced. Free estimates. Call Mark at (918) 809-9095. Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www. kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383. Ladybug Flower Bed Service The Bug That Treats Your Garden Like a Lady. Complete flower bed maintenance. We assess and advise, plant, prune, mulch, hedge, trim, weed and remove debris. We are the bug that is good for your garden!!! Call Pat to discuss your flower bed needs (918) 200-5991. Lawn Care & Handyman Services Lawn Care/Mowing starting at $35/Leaf Removal/Landscape Design/Tree Work/ Fence Repair & Building/Seasonal Color Design/Yard Spray Treatment/Debris Cleanup/Interior Remodels/Parking Lot Continued

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Maintenance. Owner Operated- Fully Insured- Free Quotes-Reliable-Courteous-Professional Service-References Available Upon Request. Call J&S Landscape to take care of all your lawn care & handyman needs (918) 406-4889. Lawns & More Total lawn care. Firewood available starting at $75 per rick delivered and stacked. Gutter cleaning, fence repair and new installation available. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. Stump grinding. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299 Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walk-behinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Spring Clean-Up/leaf mulching and removal. Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. Will haul off small appliances, scrape metals, etc. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A-OK Plumbing A-OK Plumbing is now offering handyman services. No job too big or too small. Free estimates. We work by the job or hourly. 10% off to all first time customers. Relax, everyone’s welcome. Sit back and give us a call. Special senior rates offered. (918)810-0397. A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 14th year serving Tulsa seniors. 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile, and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to

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|| classifieds || call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. BJ’s Handyman Services I will tighten it, nail it, glue it, paint it, cut it, hang it, change it, assemble it, install it, and do other odd jobs. Quality work at reasonable prices. Our goal is to keep your costs low. Life member of Handyman Club of America. Serving seniors since 2005. We now accept all major credit/debit cards. Call BJ at (539) 777-2915. This is a local call. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747 Burton Painting and Floors Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets, and floors. Acid staining of concrete floors, patios, and driveways. Free estimates. 23 years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858 Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849 Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Familyowned and operated. (918) 437-8101. Doorman Door Service of Tulsa Thinking about replacing your windows? Call us first, replacing the glass may be a better option. We offer free quotes on installation and repairs of doors, windows and siding. Ask us about our senior discount. We accept all major credit cards. 918-430-4398. www.tulsadoorman.com Dukes Painting Starting at 99¢ Sq/Ft. Fully Insured for your protection. Interior and Exterior Home Painting. Friendly, On-Time, and Professional. We show up on time and don’t charge a dime until you are satisfied. For information packet or free estimate call Marty Dukes at (918) 361-1506 or www.InstantPaintBid.com Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services

provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 216-1846. Handyman & Construction Services New & Remodel Commercial & Residential - 25 Years All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors & Fences. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig at (918) 892-4168. Hutson’s Handyman Service Carpentry. Painting. Home repair. Basic plumbing. Sheet rock – new and repair. Storm doors and windows. Install ceiling fans. Clean and repair rain guttering. $15 service call charge. $35/hour. 10% senior discount. What do you need done? Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 835-8205 or (918) 645-5761. Z&J Remodeling No job is too big or small. Painting, carpentry work, roofing, room additions, decks, sheet rock, carpet & carpet repairs, storm damage repairs and more. Free estimates and insured. (918) 629-1903. HOUSE CLEANING Housekeeper Available Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. Thorough and Honest. Integrity at work yesterday, today and tomorrow. 15 years experience. Willing to commute to all areas. References available. Reasonable rates. Call (918)282-1617. LEGAL Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com OIL AND GAS Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/ gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Accomplished Help at Home Former owner and administrator of Oklahoma state licensed facility. Help in home management coordinating your needs. Cooking, light housekeeping, transportation to doctors’ appointments. I value your dignity with respect. Excellent references. Adjustable fee according to situation. (918)728-5489 or (918) 270-1671. Affordable Flexible Assistant My name is Ms. Daniels. I do light housekeeping, light cooking, laundry, grocery shopping and companionship, too! I am dependable, honest, caring and affordable. If you need someone to help you or your loved one call me at (918) 313-7433. Ask for Ms. Daniels. You have a blessed day!

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal Assistance Errands, grocery shopping, personal shopping, take to beauty shop, organizing home and closets, transportation to and from medical appointments, healthcare and other paperwork. Bobbi Warshaw, MPH, previously worked with seniors, physicians, and medical insurance plans. Call Bobbi at (918) 747-3807. website: www.errands-to-go.com, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing monthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. Mail Stacking Up? Do you have trouble seeing to write checks? No family close by to help? Confused about your income or expenses? I will pay your bills, setup deposits, correspond with insurers, accountants, bankers, doctors, brokers and creditors. Organize information for your taxes. Monitor all accounts for fraud. Notarize your legal papers. Bonded and insured. FREE initial consultation. Senior Money Manager Call Sherry (918) 625-2001. Totally Organized Need help with Spring cleaning, organizing and purging? I am a local organizer that would love to enable you to live clutter free and improve your quality of life. Please call Karla for a free consultation at (918) 638-8110. Reasonable hourly rates with a three hour minimum. PERSONAL SAFETY

Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts. Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $12. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440. Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only. For Your Feet Many foot problems occur later in life. Let MY S.H.O.P. (Seniors House of Pampering) take care of your tootsies. Soothing, relaxing foot bath followed by massage to help relieve pain and improve circulation. Senior owned and operated. $25 at your place. $20 at my place. (918) 808-5084 In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living. We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures. Licensed and Insured. Visit our website www. inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa.com. Call (918) 630-6274.

EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277

PET SERVICES Cat Boarding Going out of town and need someone to care for your cats? The Kat Shack offers a calm and peaceful place for your cats to stay: no cages, no dogs, and lots of love. 23 years animal experience. (918) 364-cats (2287). www.thekatshack.com.

HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office in Tulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com

Pet Sitting If you wish to avoid stress of a commercial kennel, I offer exclusive pet sitting for your canine companion in a home environment. Mature, experienced and caring. Your pet will be treated like family. For more information or reservations please call Stacia at (918) 671-5890.

PERSONAL SERVICES Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Can’t get out? Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. A Mane Event hairstyling and tanning service for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms, and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 S. Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686.

REAL ESTATE Residential Home Sales Thinking of selling your home to move to a senior supportive environment? Perhaps to move in with an adult son or daughter who can help assist with your needs? Get the specialized attention you deserve by contacting Jay Workman with Coldwell Banker Select today for a free consultation. Email jayworkman@ cbtulsa.com or call (918) 734-2004.

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In appreciation of contributions to LIFE Senior Services received in February 2015. We sincerely apologize for any error or omission. If there is an error, please call Carrie Bowen at (918) 664-9000.

Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:30 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Bob at (918) 371-4367 or Nancy at (918) 341-3375. TRAVEL Affordable Motorcoach Tours 2015 Trips: Nashville Shows & Belle Mead Plantation-Sept. 13-19 $679. Miami & Key West-November 6-16 $999. Branson Holiday- Dec 2: 5 shows $310. $75 Deposit. Junkets by Jill Travel (918) 407-9031. www.Junketsbyjill.com

Anonymous AG Equipment Company Thomas Boone Suzanne Edson Jo Garrison Bob and Peggy Grotts Elizabeth Ham Leo and Norma Hilinski Susan Hodgson INCOG Area Agency on Aging Institute of Management Accountants Blake A. Johnson, Attorney-CPA Gene and Kathleen Kaminsky Andrea K. Laceby Angela Larson Anita Maxwell George and Sally McCoy Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation John and Julie McNally Rosemary Moore Meg and Gary Otterstrom George and Elsie Ridgley Bobby D. Sayre Ralph C. Smith Church of St. Mary Mildred M. Stover David and Valerie Wails Larry and Sue Young

Adventures on Route 66 Take a short 3 hour tour of Tulsa’s Route 66 with the granddaughter of Cy Avery, the father of Route 66. Each tour will be planned around your interests monuments, cemetery, 11th Street Bridge, etc. Plus I’ll provide you with an illustrated history of Mr. Avery. Call Joy Avery (918)742-5991. Shades Of Ireland Join other Tulsans on a Collette sponsored tour of the magical Emerald Island on July 11-20, 2015. Visit Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick and enjoy Ireland’s natural beauty, rich history and hospitable culture. For a free brochure contact Jerry Riley at (918) 645-3579 or visit http:// gateway.gocollette.com/link/639588. TRANSPORTATION

In Honor of In Honor of Betty Howard Chris Gruszeczki In Honor of The Tulsa Fire Department Elizabeth May Le Leux

Call Patricia! Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure? Also, available as a driver/ companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302. My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929. Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing. Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.

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In Memory of In Memory of Marietta Barajas John P. Barajas In Memory of Garney Fielder Betty J. Belitz In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck In Memory of Harley Haugs Boys - Ed, Tom and Dave Ruth Clydelle Haug In Memory of Helen Meyer Edwin W. Meyer In Memory of Carolyn Geier Niceley William R. Niceley Sr. In Memory of June Wolfe Graham & Margaret Williams & Gareth & Allison

About LIFE Senior Services LIFE Senior Services is a recognized leader in aging services and an acknowledged voice on aging issues and is proud to be a non-profit United Way organization. If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to: LIFE Senior Services 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135-5114 Make your secure online: www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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