LIFE's Vintage Newsmagazine - April 2023

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The Art of Disguise: Inspecting a Spy’s Life

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a spy? Meet Jonna Mendez, a woman who became the Central Intelligence Agency’s Chief of Disguise.

BY JULIE WEGNER WATSON

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Explore Tulsa’s Tunnels

Tulsa has an underground world linking some of the downtown buildings. Learn more about the tunnel system and how you can see it for yourself.

BY LINDSAY MORRIS

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The International Spy Museum: A Top-Notch D.C. Attraction

Ready to go undercover and try your hand at the spy game? Test your skills by visiting the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.

BY ERIN SHACKELFORD

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Tulsa’s Cold Case Task Force

Tulsa’s Cold Case Task Force is a small army of volunteers working to find justice for homicide victims and answers for surviving family and friends.

BY KAREN SZABO

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The Bond Effect

He’s Bond, James Bond, the ultimate secret agent since author Ian Fleming published the first of 12 novels in 1953. See the elements behind the successful franchise.

BY RODNEY ECHOHAWK

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Letter From Eileen

Dear Vintage Reader,

I hope you enjoy this issue – our staff had a lot of fun preparing it. The mysterious world of spies and subterfuge is exciting! In these pages, you will find articles about a mistress of disguise, the James Bond movie franchise, and the fantastic Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. (my favorite item there is the lipstick gun). I wanted to be a spy in grade school and planned to use my name spelled backward as my handle. Neelie Nayr is Eileen Ryan’s spy name.

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I was fascinated to learn about the Ritchie Boys and think you may be also. The Ritchie Boys weren’t actually all boys – there were 200 Women’s Army Corps members who were included in this group of intelligence soldiers who trained at the secret Camp Ritchie in Maryland during World War II. This group of military intelligence members represented 70 different nationalities, and most were sent to this training because of their fluency in German, Polish, French, Italian, or other languages needed by the U.S. Army during the war.

What is most moving to me is that about 2,000 of these soldiers were Jewish refugees from Germany and Austria. These refugees were valued not only for their language skills but also for their understanding of the German mentality and behavior during the war. They were trained in intelligence, counterintelligence, psychological warfare, and interrogation.

Many of these individuals had fled the Nazis as children. I am awed by the courage it must have required to re-engage with the enemy that had driven them out of their homes. I am inspired by their story and glad their bravery is becoming more widely known.

I hope you are enjoying this first full month of spring. Perhaps we will run into each other in a downtown tunnel!

Best, Neelie

Vol. 37, No. 10

EILEEN BRADSHAW

President & CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE PACE & Vintage Housing

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UNDER WRAPS & UNDERCOVER

This Month in History

APRIL 1, 1700:

April Fools’

Tradition Popularized

In 1700, English pranksters popularized April Fools’ Day by playing practical jokes on each other. The custom spread throughout Britain. In Scotland, it became a two-day event with “hunting the gowk,” another name for a cuckoo bird (symbol for fool). On Tailie Day, people were pranked with fake tails pinned to their backs.

APRIL 5, 1968: James Brown Concert Calms Boston

After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Boston was scrambling to prepare for a second straight night of unrest. As opposed to other cities, Boston was different. Things remained quiet and calm, thanks in part to one of the least calm musical performers of all time, James Brown, who is said to have kept the peace by his music and his personal charisma.

APRIL 20, 1902: Marie and Pierre Curie Isolate Radium

APRIL 1,

1985: Villanova Wins Title in Stunning Upset

In one of the most shocking upsets in college basketball history, eighth-seeded Villanova Wildcats beat the top-seeded, Patrick Ewing-led Georgetown 66-64 to win the NCAA basketball title. The Wildcats shot 79% from the field. Despite Georgetown’s impressive 35-2 record plus five future NBA players (including 7-foot center Ewing), the underdog win was one of the biggest upsets in an NCAA Division I tournament.

APRIL 8, 563 B.C.: Buddhists

Celebrate Birth of Founder Buddhists celebrate the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, thought to have lived in India from 563 B.C. to 483 B.C. The tradition celebrating his birthday on April 8 originally placed his birth in the 11th century. Modern scholars now believe Prince Siddhartha, later known as Gautama Buddha, was born in the sixth century B.C., and possibly in May vs. April.

In 1902, Marie and Pierre Curie successfully isolated radioactive radium salts from the mineral pitchblende (a form of the mineral uraninite occurring in brown or black masses and containing radium). In 1898, the Curies discovered the existence of the elements radium and polonium. One year later, they shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in physics with French scientist A. Henri Becquerel for groundbreaking investigations of radioactivity.

APRIL 25, 1950: First African American Picked in NBA Draft

In 1950, the Boston Celtics made Chuck Cooper, an All-American forward from Duquesne University, the first African American picked in the NBA draft. Cooper broke the color barrier and changed the league for the better despite skepticism in the NBA, including Celtics’ owners. Founder/ owner Walter Brown famously said, “… All I know is the kid can play basketball, and we want him on the Boston Celtics.”

© The History Channel

In 1978, demolition crews found several inscribed cement slabs in a tunnel that once connected two sections of Brady Hotel at Archer and North Main. The original three-story section of the hotel was built in 1904 with an eight-story addition in 1909.

Earl Perry and another student are fitted in costumes for a talent show tango number they performed at Daniel Webster High School in 1942.

Five men are pictured in front of a Tulsa city bus in the 1940s. Standing, from left to right, are Cpl. Kenneth Morey, Tulsa Mayor Clarence H. Veale, Major Hendricks (USMC), Private Hancock, and Oklahoma Gov. Leon Chase Phillips.

Brigadier General Roscoe “Rock” Conklin Cartwright (1919-1974) is seen in an image dated August 1, 1971. Cartwright, a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, was the third Black general in the U.S. Army.

Caring for You, Caring for Me

Save the Dates for This Special Caregiver Series

May 18, 25, 31

June 7, 14

2 – 3:30 p.m.

Legacy Plaza East

5330 E. 31st St. • Tulsa

An evidence-based program from the Rosalyn Carter Institute, brought to you by Morton Comprehensive Health Services. This workshop consists of five modules that address aspects of caregiving including self-care, collaboration with professionals and family members, problem-solving, and providing the best care possible.

Reserve your spot by registering with LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.

CAREGIVER TOOL BELT

BY ERIN POWELL,

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

My plan for this month was a discussion of care planning, and we will get there. But first, we’ll discuss a useful tool to have in your belt even before discussing what care may be needed: the knowledge and understanding of whatever diagnosis or issue your loved one may be struggling with.

Benjamin Franklin said, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” and I see that ring true again and again for family caregivers. Knowledge can come from all sorts of sources these days, so we’ll talk first about some good resources to help educate you as a caregiver and then about some of the important questions to ask.

FIRST STEPS AFTER DIAGNOSIS

A new diagnosis can be frightening, and the first place to start asking questions is the doctor that provided that diagnosis. Since doctors (and most medical professionals) probably won’t have time to sit down for an in-depth discussion, start with the most immediate information you need to know:

1. What does this diagnosis mean for the immediate future?

2. Can you tell me what kind of treatment is available?

3. Can you point me to resources that might help as I learn more about this diagnosis?

4. What kind of immediate and long-term follow-up appointments should we plan for and expect?

Questions about medications are always important to ask and – I’ll add because I don’t think enough people do this – it’s 100% OK to seek a second opinion. Many physicians have social workers and therapists on their staff now, so seek them out if the option is available to you. They tend to have more time to spend with patients and can sometimes assist with care planning.

WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP

When starting your information search, another great source of information can come from organizations that make it their mission to support individuals with similar diagnoses and

help fund research to end disease – organizations like American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association, American Parkinson’s Disease Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and others. These organizations usually provide free information through their websites and pamphlets. They can often connect you to support networks and education opportunities in your community.

WHERE TO USE CAUTION

Of course, the internet and the library can be a treasure trove of helpful information, but – a word of caution before you fall down that internet rabbit hole or borrow that book that’s been recommended by a friend of a friend – please keep a healthy amount of skepticism for websites and books that are trying to sell you something, making broad and sweeping claims, encouraging you to follow their specific protocol or use their specific products. Look for information based on evidence-backed research, and remember that seldom – if ever – is there one perfect path or protocol that will be a solution for every single person.

Finally, when it comes to education, you just can’t beat a good old-fashioned classroom. Thanks to COVID, the options to connect with caregiver education are broader than they once were, with virtual offerings as well as in-person usually available. For Tulsa, Creek, and Osage counties, grant-funded caregiver education is available through Morton Comprehensive Health Services. LIFE Senior Services has a robust CaregiverRelated Education Calendar for 2023 with partnerships that include Morton, Alzheimer’s Association, and American Parkinson’s Disease Association. You can find a list of these classes on the Caregiver Support section of our website, LIFEseniorservices.org.

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Medicare Extra Help

Get Help Paying for Medicare Part D

BY KATHY JONES, MEDICARE AND TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Medicare’s Extra Help Program has released its 2023 numbers for qualifying individuals. Beneficiaries with Medicare who have limited income and assets may qualify for help paying for their prescription drugs. This program is also known as Extra Help, Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), or the Part D Low-Income Subsidy.

Some people get Extra Help automatically, including those who are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (often called dual eligible); those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI); and those who qualify for a Medicare Savings Program. If you already qualify for and receive Extra Help, you do not need to re-apply for the program, though you may still wish to consult a benefits counselor to determine the best Part D plan for your needs.

The amount of Extra Help a beneficiary receives depends on their income and resources. If your income is less than $1,843 per month if single or $2,485 per month if married, and you have resources less than $16,660 if single or $33,240 if married, you may qualify.

Most people who qualify for Extra Help will not pay:

• Premiums

• Deductibles (unless receiving the partial subsidy)

• Any more than $10.35 in 2023 for each drug their plan covers

In addition to lower out-of-pocket costs, beneficiaries with Extra Help have the following protections:

• A quarterly Special Enrollment Period (one time every three months between January and September, plus once during Annual Open Enrollment) to join or switch Medicare Part D drug plans during the year. Any plan changes made outside the Annual Open Enrollment Period will become valid the first of the following month. This is especially helpful to seniors and adults with disabilities who may need to begin medications that are not on their current plan’s approved drug list.

• No Part D late enrollment penalty, even if the beneficiary enrolls late (that is, after they were first eligible to join a Part D plan and if they did not have other drug coverage).

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Apply online at socialsecurity.gov. You can also call Social Security at (800) 772-1213 or (800) 325-0778 (TTY) to apply over the phone or request an application be mailed to you. After you apply, Social Security will review your application and send you a letter to let you know if you qualify.

Fill out an application through the Benefits Checkup website at benefitscheckup.org/oklahoma. This website will walk you through the online process step by step, and you will submit the application electronically.

You can also call the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189 to schedule an appointment. LIFE can walk you through the process to apply for Extra Help online.

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If you or someone you know meets these guidelines, there are a few ways to sign up for Extra Help.

Tulsa Town Hall 2023 – 2024 Speaker Series

BILL BROWDER – OCTOBER 6, 2023

Freezing Order: A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin’s Wrath

• Founder & CEO of Hermitage Capital Management

• Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign

• Author of “Red Notice” and “Freezing Order”

Fraud, theft, torture, and murder were just some of the atrocities that Bill Browder uncovered in Vladimir Putin’s Russia in the early 2000s. Browder’s company, Hermitage Capital, was the largest foreign investor in Russia until 2005 when Browder was expelled from Russia and labeled a “national security threat” for exposing corruption in state-owned Russian companies. Browder successfully lobbied the US Congress to pass The Magnitsky Act, which imposes visa bans and asset freezes on human rights abusers and corrupt officials.

BRIAN GREENE – NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Until The End of Time

• Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia University

• Best-selling author

• Chairman and co-founder of the World of Science Festival

A world-renowned physicist and mathematician, Brian Greene is known for his groundbreaking research in cosmology, including the “Multiverse,” and his advances in understanding superstring theory - the idea that all particles are made of tiny vibrating strings of energy. The Washington Post described Greene as “the single best explainer of abstruse concepts in the world today.”

ROSANNE CASH – FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Americana: A Tour of American Music

• Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter

• Advocate of music as a tool for social change

• Highlighted at Tulsa’s Bob Dylan Center

Guitar in hand, Rosanne Cash weaves stories of her life, country music career, and the challenges ahead. She honed her craft traveling with her father, Johnny, and has been one of the most compelling figures in popular music for over 30 years. A singer-songwriter, she is also an activist, philanthropist, and author of “Bird on a Blade” and “Composed: A Memoir.” Rosanne Cash is one of music’s greatest advocates as she challenges industry leaders to preserve the rights critical for musicians to thrive.

MARY LOUISE KELLY – MARCH 8, 2024

The World Considered: Global Flashpoints From a Journalist’s Perspective

• Co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered

• Former National Security Correspondent for NPR

• Novelist

From the Afghan-Pakistan border to Kosovo refugee camps to the deck of an aircraft carrier – among many other places – Mary Louise Kelly traveled the world as a reporter for the BBC and CNN to investigate foreign policy and military issues. In 2001, she launched an intelligence beat at NPR and is currently an anchor of NPR’s All Things Considered.

DAWN PORTER - APRIL 12, 2024

Through The Filmmaker’s Lens: The Art of Documentary Storytelling

• Award-winning filmmaker

• Director and producer of “Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer”

• Founder of Trilogy Films Production Company

Dawn Porter has emerged as a leader in the art of documentary storytelling. Gideon’s Army, her first documentary as a budding director, followed the lives of three Black public defenders working in the South. Critically acclaimed, it won an award at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for an Emmy. Her work has been featured on HBO, Netflix, CNN, PBS, and other platforms. Porter codirected and produced the mental health documentary series “The Me you Can’t See,” which features a variety of illuminating interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry, Lady Gaga, and Glenn Close.

Season tickets for the 2023-2024 speaker series are on sale now.

For more information on upcoming speakers and to purchase your tickets, visit www.tulsatownhall.com or call (918) 749-5965.

THE ART OF DISGUISE

Inspecting a Spy’s Life

How did a college student from Kansas become the Chief of Disguise for the Central Intelligence Agency? Here’s a look at a spy’s life.

BY JULIE WENGER WATSON

For most of us, our concept of a spy’s life is based on a mix of Hollywood blockbusters or best-selling novels – full of adventure, travel, and romance, with never a dull moment. However, reality is often stranger, and far more interesting, than fiction. Jonna Mendez, the CIA’s former Chief of Disguise, will speak at Tulsa Town Hall on April 28 to share some of her experiences from the real world of espionage. A retired intelligence officer with 25 years of service, her perspective is unique and fascinating.

[NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE]

Born in Kentucky and raised in Wichita, Mendez’s life took an adventurous spin when she attended a friend’s wedding in Germany after her sophomore year at Wichita State. When the newlyweds headed to their honeymoon in Italy, Mendez decided she would stay.

“There I was in this relatively small town in Germany, not speaking a word of the language and just loving where I was,” she said. “It was everything that Kansas was not – lusciously green, hilly, and mysterious.”

It was the first in a series of serendipitous events that set her on her career path.

Speaking no German, without a work permit, and with no previous banking experience, Mendez managed to land a secretarial job with the president

of the Frankfort branch of Chase Manhattan Bank. There she met a group of Department of Army civilians who stopped in regularly to cash checks. “I started dating one of them, and a year and a half later, I married him. That was [Mendez’s first husband] John Goeser. He told me shortly before we got married that actually, he wasn’t a civilian working for the military. He was a CIA officer,” Mendez recalled. “That’s how I got into the CIA. I married into the CIA. I don’t recommend this as an entry point for almost anybody, but that’s how I got inside.”

Her start in the CIA as a secretary left her bored, so she sought other opportunities. Mendez built on her existing photography skills to become a Photo Operations Officer, leading to her first encounters with the world of disguise.

“We weren’t taking pictures with regular cameras,” she said. “We were taking pictures with unbelievably strange cameras in strange places, like a camera in a fake pregnancy belly of a woman walking down the street.”

Later, after a temporary assignment in the Middle East left Mendez with the desire to relocate to that part of the world, she trained intensively as a Disguise Officer to qualify for an open position. It was a decision that determined the rest of her career, first as Deputy Chief of Disguise, and then as Chief of Disguise, with a staff of 70 under her supervision worldwide.

– Jonna Mendez

[DISGUISE AND INTELLIGENCE GATHERING]

According to Mendez, the CIA is about collecting intelligence on our country’s enemies, and more specifically, their plans and intentions.

“There are a lot of reasons to wear a disguise,” she said. “When you’re meeting with a Russian agent, for example, a CIA officer might want to go wearing what we would call a ‘light disguise,’ something that would give the United States deniability that we’re trying to tinker with somebody’s internal politics. Or if you’re sitting in a cafe in Paris, meeting with an agent, and your neighbor from Wichita walks by and says, ‘Hi, Jonna,’ but you’re not ‘Jonna.’ That happened frequently enough that this was actually a consideration. There are a million reasons to have disguises and to wear them and use them.”

As Mendez points out, the CIA doesn’t just disguise people.

“We disguised all kinds of things. We could disguise a car by changing its color and its license plates in a heartbeat. We’ve disguised parts of buildings. We’ve disguised a person as a dog lying in the backseat of a car going through a security check,” she said.

[THE ELEMENTS OF DISGUISE]

According to Mendez, a successful disguise is as much about the person wearing it as it is the props used to create it. While the vast majority of people Mendez disguised were men, working with female officers was always a pleasant change.

“When you got a woman in your disguise labs, it was so much fun because women are into it,” she says. “We’ve been disguising ourselves since we were 12.”

Marines, with their rigid military posture and their hesitation or even refusal to wear a wig, were a particular challenge. Bald men, however, were usually cooperative.

“I once had a Chief of Station who was going out to a very interesting place. We gave him a very expensive, really well made, custom, natural

Jonna Mendez (shown in disguise) says confidence is key in assuming a new identity.

hairpiece to wear every day. Nobody knew he was bald. His disguise was to take off his hairpiece,” she said. “He was bald with glasses in his disguise, and he had a full head of hair and no glasses when he wasn’t in disguise. Of course, he loved the experience because, for two years of an assignment, he had hair.”

Confidence, says Mendez, also helps.

“You can take the best disguise in the world and put it on someone a little timid, and you can see through the disguise,” she said. “On the other hand, you can take just a few props and give them to someone who’s a little more into it, and they can convince the world that they are this alternate person. Your confidence in wearing a disguise is hugely important.”

When Mendez thinks about the philosophy of disguise, she imagines a scenario where her office is preparing an American agent to meet with a foreign intelligence officer.

“[The foreign agent] is going to go back to their office, and they’re going to say, ‘I met with this

SPY TALES

Spymasters Antonio and Jonna Mendez have published several books on their experiences with the CIA. Join them as they describe operations in Moscow and Iran.

American. We had coffee, and let me describe him to you,’” she said. “Our goal is that every single thing that was in the description of the American officer would be wrong.”

[HIGH STAKES]

Although Mendez thoroughly enjoyed her job, she was acutely aware that lives were at stake.

“We enjoyed our work enormously, but that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t serious, and the consequences of what you were doing were dead serious,” she said. “We took it seriously.”

For an agent, particularly one working in a place like Russia during the 1980s, the consequences of getting caught were deadly.

“When something happened to someone that you had worked with, if they were caught, you would go home and you would sit and think, ‘Was it something we did? Or something we didn’t do? Something we forgot to tell him? Was it somehow our fault?’ And that’s just part of the business,” Mendez said. “You would walk around worried, really worried, about the people you sent out into

harm’s way.”

Although Mendez retired from the CIA at the relatively young age of 48, her years with the CIA were busy and fulfilling. She and her second husband (now deceased), Antonio Mendez, who was also a CIA officer, have written several books about their experiences. Tony Mendez was decorated for his work rescuing six American diplomats from Iran in 1980, an operation that was the basis of the Academy-award-winning film “Argo.”

“I don’t think anyone’s ever going to make up a true-life version of what working for the CIA looks like because it would be un-filmable,” she laughed. “For a 60-minute show, it would be 55 minutes of boring routine, and then five minutes of incredibly dangerous, thrilling, maybe successful, activity.”

For more information on Jonna Mendez, visit themasterofdisguise.com. For more information about Tulsa Town Hall lecture series, visit Tulsatownhall.com.

Jonna Mendez disguised herself as a colleague for a meeting with President George H.W. Bush at the White House in the early 1990s. She briefed him on the advanced disguises her team at the CIA had developed. Mendez said Bush and the other officials in the room had no idea she was in disguise. She eventually ripped off her mask, which was complete with wavy dark hair, to reveal her true identity to the President.

DISGUISE TIPS TOP 10 CIA

Jonna Mendez spent her career creating disguises that could mean the difference between life and death for her fellow CIA agents. She built disguises and other espionage tools for case officers during the Cold War. Mendez says the perfect agent is someone with the ability to become almost invisible to others, so ordinary they would immediately be forgotten. Here are her tips for how to go undercover.

1. BLEND IN

Chances are, you don’t want to be noticed. Try to dress in clothing typical for the area and buy it locally if possible.

2. CHANGE YOUR HAIRSTYLE

If you can’t color your hair or wear a wig, at least change the style – it may help change your appearance.

3. NIX THE PHONY MUSTACHE

False facial hair can backfire, especially if you’re sweating.

4. SAY YES TO GLASSES

Adding or switching eyeglasses can change a face.

5. USE MAKEUP

Makeup can be a game-changer for men and women who want to smooth out a rough complexion.

6. ACCESSORIZE

People may be distracted by a briefcase, cigar, shopping bag, etc., and pay less attention to the person carrying it.

7. DON’T FORGET THE SHOES

Footwear can be a giveaway if it connects you to a certain part of the world or doesn’t match the rest of your disguise.

8. KEEP IT SIMPLE

A disguise should let you smoke, talk, eat, drink, and use your phone comfortably.

9. THINK LAYERS

Disguise is like an onion: build it layer by layer until you vanish and another person is in the room.

10. OWN IT

Confidence is key to pulling off a disguise. If you own the character you’re playing, others are more likely to believe it.

A TOP-NOTCH D.C. ATTRACTION

BY ERIN SHACKELFORD

As a recent Washington, D.C.area transplant, I have had the International Spy Museum on my list of places to visit. Our nation’s capital has no shortage of amazing museums, and the Spy Museum is no exception. I had heard many rave reviews about the museum’s collection, including one that I can neither confirm nor deny came from a clandestine source. But enough about that ….

As you walk into L’Enfant Plaza just south of the Smithsonian Castle, the Spy Museum is impossible to miss. The uber-sleek, modern glass structure is a unique juxtaposition to D.C.’s historical, stately buildings and those – like the U.S. Postal Service Headquarters across the street – which were built clearly for function rather than beauty.

Right as you enter the main doors, you’re greeted by the Aston Martin DB5 that first appeared in the 1964 James Bond thriller “Goldfinger.” This ultimate spy car not only captured the public’s imagination but also inspired intelligence agencies to incorporate similar sneaky features into vehicles used in dangerous areas.

YOUR MISSION

After a brief wait for your designated ticket time, you’ll be directed to a set of elevators that whisk you to one of two entire floors that are filled to the brim with intriguing artifacts and exhibits. Before you begin perusing the exhibits, you’re instructed to get your “Undercover Mission” badge, which gives you a covert identity. You’ll then watch a short film in the briefing room to explain your “mission.” The badge unlocks eight interactive kiosks throughout the museum, testing your spy skills and rating your performance at the end.

With your new identity in tow, you venture into the heart of the museum. And let me tell you … it’s a wild and wonderful ride! It is not an exaggeration to say that you could spend all day in this museum just trying to see, read, watch, listen to, and interact with everything. While the website suggests allocating two to three hours to go through the museum, I would highly recommend at least four if you want the full experience.

Enter the spy game by visiting one of the coolest museums in our nation’s capital. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have lots of fun.

Aston Martin DB5 that first appeared in the 1964 James Bond thriller “Goldfinger.”

EXHIBITS AND COLLECTIONS

The Trojan Horse, Genghis Khan, ninja assassins, Mata Hari, and our founding father George Washington – these things may not immediately seem like they belong together, but they all have a place in the Spy Museum and the history of espionage. Besides the gadgets used by spymasters throughout history, there are first-person accounts from former spies, high-level CIA officials, and more. There are exhibits on women in the spy game, cracking code, age-old techniques for covert missions, cyber-spying in the digital age, intelligence failures, and whistleblowers.

1 First-person account from Morten Storm, a Danish Security and Intelligence Service agent and former Islamic radical, who played a critical role in killing Osama bin Laden’s second-in-command Anwar al-Awlaqi.

2 The ice axe that was used in the assassination of Leon Trotsky. If you look closely, you can see a rust mark from a bloody fingerprint visible on the blade.

3 They’ll hide cameras and listening devices in everything, including tiger poop. The CIA used this tactic in the Vietnam War. Who was going to pick that up, right?

DETAILS

There are some things to note if you’re planning a visit to the Spy Museum. Unlike a lot of museums in D.C., the Spy Museum does charge admission. Prices range from $23 – $32 depending on when you purchase the tickets. You’re going to get the best price on tickets by booking in advance. The museum also limits how many tickets it sells throughout the day.

4 In 1945, a group of Soviet children visited the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and gifted the Ambassador a hand-carved Great Seal of the U.S. It stayed in his office until 1952 when someone finally discovered a remarkable listening device inside. The device was dubbed “The Thing,” because its design stumped them for two months.

5 Artifacts from Tony Mendez, a CIA operations officer and master of disguise, who spearheaded the rescue of U.S. diplomats during the Iran hostage crisis using a fake film production as their cover. (I need to rewatch “Argo” now.)

6 George Washington’s original letter, written on February 4, 1777, to Nathaniel Sackett, asking him to set up our nation’s first spy network.

7 Pieces from the Ryder truck used in the bombing of the Oklahoma City Murrah building are on display as part of their “Confronting Terrorists” exhibit.

8 I learned where “I can neither confirm, nor deny” (or the Glomar response) originated.

9 An inflatable Ghost Army tank resembling the ones used by the Allies to deceive the Germans.

10 A 6-foot section of the real Berlin Tunnel and the incredible story of how it was constructed.

11 The infinity room – a mirrored room with floor-to-ceiling screens – offers a trippy look into the world of cyberwarfare.

12 A replica of the Bulgarian umbrella developed to fire a poison pellet into an assasination target.

These are just a few of the incredible exhibits you can see by visiting the Spy Museum.

Inflatable Ghost Army Tank resembling the ones used to deceive the Germans during World War II.

The Infinity Room

Bulgarian Umbrella (replica) Berlin Tunnel

ASTON

BY RODNEY ECHOHAWK

Someone has made it big when they’re known by just one name, but real fame is if we recognize them by just a number. That’s 007, the code number for the fictional British spy James Bond, the man with a license to kill.

Whether based on the 12 novels by Ian Fleming or the 27 films featuring him, Bond has come to represent the quintessential “secret agent.” His favorite drink (vodka martini, shaken not stirred), gun (Walther PPK), and card game (baccarat) define the legendary intelligence operative.

The James Bond films owe much of their success to a formula that includes venomous villains, beautiful women, clever gadgets, and nail-biting cliffhangers. The stylish action-packed 007 film franchise is one of the most lucrative in history based on ticket sales, video rentals, and merchandising.

“MY NAME IS BOND, JAMES BOND.”

THE MANY FACES OF BOND

Six actors have played James Bond in the film franchise, usually portraying him as confident, impertinent, resourceful, irresistible to women, and deadly. David Niven also starred as Bond in a 1967 satire.

SEAN CONNERY

Dapper and Dangerous

For many, the definitive James Bond was Scottish actor Sean Connery who portrayed 007 in six films. Connery played Bond as a dapper but dangerous agent with an impudent air, charm, and dry wit. Connery kicked off the series in “Dr. No” (1962) and followed up in “From Russia With Love” (1963), “Goldfinger” (1964), “Thunderball” (1965), “You Only Live Twice” (1967), “Diamonds Are Forever” (1971), and “Never Say Never Again” (1983).

GEORGE LAZENBY One-Time Vulnerability

Australian actor George Lazenby made his lone appearance as Bond in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” in 1969. While he brought a more physical 007 to the screen, some were not sold on his portrayal. However, he was one of the few actors to show the agent’s vulnerability.

ROGER MOORE

Suave and Campy

Suave and campy, Roger Moore

James Bond for generation when starred in “Live Let Die” (1973).

British actor was Bond in “The With the Golden (1974), “The Spy Loved Me” (1977), “Moonraker” (1979), “For Your Eyes (1981), “Octopussy” (1983), and “A a Kill” (1985).

MARTIN DB5 FIRST APPEARED IN “GOLDFINGER”

The car came complete with machine guns, ejector seat, radar tracking, oil slick, smoke screen, bullet-proof glass, and a back window shield.

GERT FROBE Auric Goldfinger

Campy

campy, became for a new when he “Live and (1973). The was also Man Golden Gun” Spy Who (1977), (1979), Eyes Only” “Octopussy” View to

THE BOND GIRLS

The women surrounding James Bond were pivotal to every storyline as allies, double agents, and villains. Widely known as “Bond Girls,” they proved more than capable of holding their own with 007.

Ursula Andress played the first Bond Girl, Honey Ryder, in “Dr. No.” The latest member of that select sorority is Ana de Armas as Paloma in “No Time to Die.”

Other Bond Girls included Eva Green as Vesper Lynd in 2006’s “Casino Royale,” Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore in “Goldfinger,” Diana Rigg as Tracy di Vicenzo in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” Daniela Bianchi as Tatiana Romanova in “From Russia With Love,” Barbara Bach as Anya Amasova in “The Spy Who Loved Me,” Carole Bouquet as Melina Havelock in “For Your Eyes Only,” Halle Berry as Jinx Johnson in “Die Another Day,” and Maud Adams as Andrea Anders in “Man With the Golden Gun.”

THE VILLIANS

Bond villains come in two flavors — masterminds and henchmen.

Gert Frobe’s Auric

Goldfinger

and SPECTRE Number

One Ernst Stavro Blofeld, played by several actors, are classic examples of 007 masterminds.

Other sinister villains included Christopher Walken’s Max Zorin, Christopher Lee’s Scaramanga, Sean Bean’s Alec Trevelyan, Joseph Wiseman’s Dr. No, and Mads Mikkelsen’s LeChiffre. When the baddies needed enforcers, few could hold a candle to Richard Kiel’s Jaws, Harold Sakata’s Oddjob, Grace Jones’ May Day, Lotte Lenya’s Rosa Klebb, Robert Shaw’s Red Grant, and Famke Janssen’s Xenia Onatopp.

PIERCE BROSNAN

Focused Charm

TIMOTHY DALTON Dark Intensity

The more intense Timothy Dalton took over the role in “The Living Daylights” (1987), and “Licence to Kill” (1989). The Bond franchise struggled in the 1980s with a return to a darker and more violent portrayal of the secret agent.

Pierce Brosnan assumed 007’s missions in “GoldenEye” (1995) and continued in “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), “The World is Not Enough” (1999), and “Die Another Day” (2002). During Brosnan’s turn at Bond, the character transitioned to a more modern world of technology.

DANIEL CRAIG Gritty and Haunted

Daniel Craig played a grittier, haunted Bond when the series re-launched the character with “Casino Royale” (2006). He reprised the role in “Quantum of Solace” (2008), “Skyfall” (2012), “Spectre” (2015), and “No Time to Die” (2021).

URSULA ANDRESS Honey Ryder HONOR BLACKMAN Pussy Galore

HALLE BERRY Jinx Johnson

GRACE JONES May Day

FROBE Goldfinger CHRISTOPHER WALKIN Max Zorin

BY LINDSAY MORRIS

Did you know there is an underground system in downtown Tulsa? The tunnels under Tulsa are fascinating. Going on a tour is a great way to explore the tunnels and learn more about Tulsa’s history! Along with LIFE Senior Services Senior Director of Communications Kelly Kirchhoff and Graphic Designer Leah Weigle, I recently discovered what the Tulsa underground is all about!

Oil tycoon Waite Phillips started the tunnels in 1929, constructing an 80-foot tunnel between the Philtower and the Philcade buildings he owned. Phillips was frightened that he might be targeted by mobsters during the Great Depression, and he wanted a safer way to travel between his two buildings.

Today, Tulsa’s tunnels connect eight buildings, three parking garages, a hotel, several cafes, and some small businesses.

TUNNEL TOUR OPTIONS

There are options for seeing the tunnels: going on a group tour or taking a self-guided tour. Group tours are available through the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture and Tours of Tulsa. Tulsa Foundation for Architecture offers tours of the tunnels twice a year. The next tour is scheduled for the second Saturday in August. You can learn more at tulsaarchitecture.org/tours.

Kelly, Leah and I went on a tour offered by Tours of Tulsa. Their tunnel tours are every Friday at 3 p.m. and cost $25. You meet the group in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Downtown. You can also see the tunnels on your own. Go to tulsa.tours/ tulsa-tunnel-tour for instructions on taking the tour on your own. If you choose to go on a selfguided tour, keep in mind that the tunnels are only open until 4 p.m. on business days.

Our tour guide, Jeffrey Tanenhaus, gave us some history behind the original oil tycoons in Tulsa

TOUR BREAKDOWN

Hyatt to 320 South Boston Building

We took the escalators down to street level from the lobby of the Hyatt Regency. We turned right into the parking garage and followed the signs to the 3rd Street Tunnel. We went through the doors and walked up the stairs leading us to a historic building, 320 S. Boston Ave.

Our tour guide, Jeffrey Tanenhaus, gave us some history behind the original oil tycoons in Tulsa, like J. Paul Getty, Harry Sinclair, and Charles Page. I was fascinated to learn that 98% of the wells drilled at Glenpool in the 1920s yielded oil.

At the top of the stairs, we rounded the bend and followed the hallway past GH2 Architects. We rode up an escalator to the bank lobby to admire impressive hand-painted ceilings with Venetian motifs and travertine walls. Built in 1917 for the Exchange National Bank, this became the largest office building in the state with an expansion done in 1928. The bank reorganized after the Great Depression and became known as the National Bank of Tulsa. The name remains above the doors on the Boston Avenue entrance. The name changed to Bank of Oklahoma in the 1970s. A branch remains in the lobby, but its headquarters are now across the street in the BOK tower. We traveled down the escalator and walked down the steps. We encountered a 55-ton vault now used for safety deposit boxes. When first built, the vault symbolized security to the oil tycoons who entrusted the bank with their wealth.

320 South Boston Building to Kennedy Building to Mid-Continent Building

Next, we walked to the left of the vault and out the door. We followed the corridor to a T-intersection and took the escalator up to the remarkable lobby of the Mid-Continent Building. The Italian marble walls and stained glass with Tulsa skyline imagery are breathtaking.

Mid-Continent to Atlas Life Building

We passed through the door and entered the Atlas Life Building, built in 1922 for Tulsa’s first life insurance company. Today it’s a Courtyard by Marriott with retail shops on the ground floor. The bronze statue of the Greek god Atlas shouldering a clock is a sight to behold. The Tulsa Press Club for journalists is here, and their non-profit bar is open to the public.

Atlas Life to Philtower Building

We passed through a short hallway with photos of old Tulsa to reach the Neo-Gothic Philtower Building, which opened in 1928. The lobby feels like a cathedral, enhanced by the locally-made chandeliers.

Philtower to Philcade

This was my favorite part of the tour – where we got to feel like Waite Phillips hiding from mobsters! We visited the semi-secret private tunnel that Phillips and his family used to travel between their two buildings. The tunnel does not have full access anymore, so you can go in partway, but you must turn around and go back out to cross 5th Street to enter the Philcade Building.

Waite Phillips opened Philcade in 1931 as a sister office building to Philtower with a shopping mall on the ground floor. He built a penthouse residence on top and lived there from 1939 –1945. Today, the Philcade is an office building with Art Deco exhibits in the lobby. Admire the golden ceiling with geometric patterns popular with early Deco.

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BY KAREN SZABO

On April 23, 1995, 18-year-old Rebekah Barrett attended her prom in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Hours later, she was found injured in the middle of Garnett Road near Union Street in Collinsville. She would later die at the hospital. The investigation has never officially determined what happened to her. On October 4, 2004, 18-year-old Brittany Phillips’ body was found in her apartment near 65th Street and Mingo Road. Tulsa police said it looked like there had been a break-in and that Brittany was sexually assaulted before being strangled. But after all this time, her killer has never been found.

On June 6, 1998, 16-year-old Dena Dean left work at Marvin’s Food Store in the Town West Shopping Center in Tulsa. She was never heard from again. Dena’s vehicle was discovered in the store’s parking lot and six days later, her body was located in a field, near a pond about two miles north of Town West. The Tulsa Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death as a homicide.

These unsolved murders are among the 26 cold cases the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Task Force is working to help solve.

RECRUITING A TEAM OF INVESTIGATORS

The Task Force started in June of 2016 after Vic Regalado was elected sheriff. “Vic had been assigned to my squad before running for sheriff,” said Task Force Leader Mike Huff, a retired Tulsa Police Department sergeant and homicide detective. “As soon as he won his first election, he made cold cases and homicides a priority. He

SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS

1921 Race Massacre Graves Investigation

In 2018, the City of Tulsa announced they would re-examine the potential of graves from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The project is part of the City’s years-long efforts to learn how many people were killed when a white mob decimated the affluent Greenwood District of Tulsa. Some historians estimate as many as 300 Black people were killed in the attack and the days of martial law that followed. Nearly all are believed to have been buried in mass graves.

Researchers have discovered more than 40 unmarked graves in Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery. Oklahoma’s state archaeologist, Kary Stackelbeck, said the excavations included 12 adult graves in one trench and five more in another. An additional three burials were in small coffins and appear to have been of children.

Samples of the remains were sent to Intermountain Forensics, a non-profit forensic DNA laboratory. The DNA is now being examined to help identify potential descendants who are voluntarily participating in genealogical research, according the City of Tulsa.

reached out and asked if I could help. It took me about 15 minutes to realize it was way past one person’s capabilities, so I started recruiting help.”

He began with retired FBI agent Mick Harrington, whom he met during a bank robbery investigation. He also called on former Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Agent Lowell Sprague and retired Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Doc Shannon. Others involved in the early days of the Task Force were former FBI

In October 2022, the City of Tulsa and Tulsa Police Department were awarded the Emmett Till Cold Case grant of $1,075,000 to pursue the forensic genetic genealogy identifications for potential 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims exhumed in the 2022 search of Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery. Emmett Till was a 14-year-old Black teen who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 after being accused of offending a white woman in her family’s grocery store.

As work continues at Oaklawn Cemetery, so will the geological survey work of Newblock Park and The Canes area, both of which have strong oral histories as potential sites associated with Race Massacre burials. A date for that additional work is still being determined.

“Cold cases are very challenging. It’s a daunting task, like building a skyscraper with toothpicks.”

– Mike Huff, Cold Case Task Force Leader

WORKING TO SOLVE THE UNSOLVABLE

Agent Wayne Lord, Ph.D., now a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, retired FBI Agent Jim Norman, and the late Jim Hardin, a former Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office reserve deputy and investigator.

The Cold Case Task Force continues to have some of the most experienced homicide detectives in Northeast Oklahoma, and several other highly skilled individuals known nationally and internationally for their expertise in their respective fields.

“You can’t solve a case by yourself,” Huff said. “You need a small army, and I got a small army of experts who were legendary in their careers, and now they want to share their free time to solve cold cases. We have about 20 volunteers on the Task Force, and I couldn’t imagine what the hours they donate would cost.”

SEARCHING FOR JUSTICE

Task Force team members volunteer their time and expertise to take a fresh look at the case files and prioritize them in terms of solvability. They are looking for evidence that could be tested using new technology and witnesses who could be re-interviewed. They hope they will be able to bring closure and justice to the victims’ families.

“Cold cases are very challenging. Witnesses die, evidence is lost or degenerates,” Huff explained. “It’s a daunting task, like building a skyscraper with toothpicks.”

The team works hundreds of hours weekly searching for new leads and new scientific technologies, bringing a fresh set of eyes to these unsolved cases. In many cases, biological evidence is still present allowing recent advances in DNA testing to bring those responsible to justice.

Task Force members spend their own money for gas and hotel rooms as they track down witnesses and follow up on leads, DNA tests – at $900 each, and purchasing necessary supplies and equipment. The non-profit Tulsa County Sheriff’s Foundation helps cover the expenses of the team through private, tax-deductible donations. To donate to the Task Force, go to tulsacsf.org and earmark your donation for the Cold Case Task Force.

Recently, the Oklahoma State University Forensic Science Program donated an abandoned fire station on its campus to the Task Force. The 2,670-square-foot building is used as a crime scene investigation laboratory for master’s students in the forensic science program. “They are also building a DNA lab to eventually assist in cold case DNA testing,” Huff said.

SPEAKING FOR VICTIMS

The Cold Case Task Force’s mission statement is “to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves by seeking answers and justice for victims and their families.” But for Maggie Zingman, mother of Brittany Phillips who was murdered in 2004, it’s much bigger than bringing closure to victims’ families.

“It’s about community safety,” Zingman said. “My daughter’s murderer is still out there. These criminals are still doing what they’re doing. The Cold Case Task Force is doing the same thing as a beat cop – making our world safer.”

Since 2007, Zingman has driven her van, “Caravan to Catch a Killer,” which is wrapped with photos of Brittany, across the country, hoping to gather information about her daughter’s case, as well as change DNA laws for similar cases.

“I know solving Brittany’s case won’t really bring closure,” she explained. “But I’ve learned to live in spite of, because of, and in honor of Brittany.”

To learn more about Tulsa County’s cold cases, the Task Force was featured in a six-episode documentary, Killer Unknown, available on Hulu, Amazon, and other streaming networks.

LIFE Senior Services is celebrating 50 years of promoting and preserving independence for Oklahoma seniors. Read about one of LIFE’s diverse programs each month in LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine.

Adult Day Health

LIFE’s Adult Day Health (ADH) locations provide a safe, friendly, and therapeutic setting for at-risk seniors and adults with disabilities. From its start in 1982 as the first adult day service offered in northeastern Oklahoma, LIFE’s ADH has expanded to three locations with two in Tulsa and one in Broken Arrow.

“LIFE’s Adult Day Health provides professional daytime care for seniors in a safe, friendly, and supportive setting,” said Mandy Woodruff, Adult Day Health Manager. “Person-centered care and enriching activities enhance the quality of life and promote independence.”

The program offers participants health and nursing services, therapy, medication management, and personal care. In addition, Adult Day Health makes respite for family caregivers possible.

“We provide personal consultation, information and resources, classes, and support groups that are essential for family caregiving,” Woodruff said. “With renewed peace of mind, caregivers often find themselves healthier and able to provide care longer.”

LIFE’s Adult Day Health Centers are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). With more than 800 standards, CARF holds the highest international standards for service providers. Because the Adult Day program, facilities, and staff meet the rigorous CARF standards, participants and their families are assured the highest quality care.

To learn more about LIFE’s Adult Day Health program, call (918) 664-9000.

HONORING THE

Commemoration to Honor Secret Heroes of World War II

The 2023 Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration will recognize the contributions made by an elite division of the U.S. Army known as the “Ritchie Boys,” who helped the Allied Forces win World War II by risking their lives to provide military intelligence on Germany’s war plans.

BY JOLI JENSEN

In 1942, shortly after Germany declared war on the United States, about 20,000 enlisted men were assigned to a newly created Military Intelligence Training Center in Maryland called Camp Ritchie. There they received eight weeks of special training in intelligence gathering, interrogation techniques, psychological warfare, and combat skills. Once their secret training was completed, these “Ritchie Boys” were assigned, in twos and threes, to regular military battalions deployed in the Allied fight against Germany. The information they gathered has been credited with providing over 60% of credible military intelligence the Allies used to win in Europe in World War II. Because their mission

was a secret one, families and friends back home rarely knew about their unique wartime role; it has only been in the last few decades that the contributions of the Ritchie Boys have been publicly recognized.

Who became Ritchie Boys?

Enlisted men (both drafted and volunteer) were screened for their familiarity with German, Japanese, French, Italian, Polish, or other languages that might be useful, as well as for general intelligence and language ability. Some well-known Ritchie boys include author J. D. Salinger and banker David Rockefeller, and about 300 Ritchie Boys were from Oklahoma.

The Ritchie Boys were able to fight the Nazis using so-called “human intelligence,” the cultural and language skills that allowed them

The public is invited to the 25th Annual Interfaith Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Commemoration on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel, 2004 E. 22nd Pl. in Tulsa. Landon Grove, director of the Ritchie History Museum, will speak at the free event which is recommended for ages 12 and older. Grove will speak on “Moral Courage: The Story of the World War II Ritchie Boys.” There will be a candlelighting ceremony and musical performances by Elliott Wulff of the Tulsa Opera and Kara Staiger, owner of Overturn Music Theatre Training.

To complement the commemoration, the Circle Cinema will screen the 2004 documentary “The Ritchie Boys” in April. Ticket cost is $5, except all middle and high school students, teachers, military and seniors get in free.

The Holocaust Commemoration is presented by the Tulsa Council for Holocaust Education of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa in partnership with the Tulsa City-County Library, Circle Cinema, Congregation B’nai Emunah, and Temple Israel.

Oklahoma has a chance to honor soldiers from our state who contributed to the Allied victory in World War II.

Jack & Walter Katz

Philip Sureck

Ken Renberg

to understand and communicate with the enemy. In Europe, this meant that soldiers who had a working knowledge of German were especially needed. Not all the Ritchie Boys were native speakers, but those who were relatively fluent could translate captured documents, pass behind enemy lines, establish rapport when interrogating prisoners of war, and, after the Allied victory, use their interrogation skills to prosecute war crimes.

In the 1940s, immigrants to America were often mistrusted as “enemy aliens.” But as Ritchie Boys, German refugees had a unique chance to return to Europe to fight the Nazis. As native speakers, they could gather and transmit valuable information about troop movements and conditions, quickly, in real-time, where it could do the most good. As many said later, they were grateful to be able to prove their loyalty to their adopted country in these ways.

The chance to directly fight Nazis was especially meaningful for Ritchie Boys who were Jewish. Of about 2,000 Jewish Ritchie Boys, at least six were from Oklahoma: Theodore Goldenberg, Jack Katz, Walter Katz, Joseph Kantor, Ken Renberg, and Philip Sureck.

They spoke either German or Yiddish, a Jewish dialect similar to German. While their language abilities made them especially valuable as interrogators, their Jewish heritage meant that they had deeply personal reasons to fight Hitler. Many of them had recently fled the rise of the Nazi regime, sometimes they were the only family member to escape the Holocaust.

In April, Tulsans have several chances to learn more about the Ritchie Boys. A 2004 documentary film “The Ritchie Boys” will be shown at Circle Cinema. On Thursday, April 20, Landon Grove (director and curator of the Ritchie History Museum) will speak at the 25th Annual Interfaith Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Commemoration (see sidebar on pag 26). The six Jewish Ritchie boys who have been identified as being from Oklahoma will be honored during that event.

All who fought in WWII contributed to the Allied victory, of course. But the heritage, aptitude, and training of the Ritchie Boys gave them a unique opportunity to contribute to the cause. Because they were able to understand the language and culture of the enemy, the 20,000 Ritchie Boys helped the Allied forces get the timely, accurate, and actionable information they needed to win the war.

LIFE EDU

APRIL 2023

Silver Linings

Join us most Wednesdays on LIFE’s Facebook page for short segments on a variety of topics including upcoming events, Caregiver Tool Belt, Crafting with Roxanne and living your best life.

“The Importance of the Power of Attorney”

Wednesday, April 5

“When Clutter Becomes Hoarding”

Wednesday, April 12

“Crafting With Roxanne”

Wednesday, April 19

This week Roxanne will make solar table-top lanterns. Materials needed are solar “pick” lights from Dollar Tree; any type of blue jar that the solar light can sit in with a 2 to 3-inch opening (or a clear jar and navy blue acrylic paint); one sheet of transparent film; white or brown nautical rope or thick jute rope; blue checked ribbon; hot glue; Mod Podge, and food coloring.

“Caregiver Tool Belt: Knowledge”

Wednesday, April 26

Community Education

All classes are at Legacy Plaza East Conference Center, 5330 E. 31st St. in Tulsa, unless otherwise noted.

“Healthcare Decisions Day”

Tuesday, April 11 • 2 – 3:30 p.m.

LIFE is partnering with Clarehouse to present information on advance health care planning and how to make your healthcare decisions known through an Advance Directive. This document helps ensure that when there is a health crisis, your wishes will be followed. Documents will be available at the seminar. Register at clarehouse.org/events or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.

“The Importance of the Power of Attorney”

Wednesday, April 12 • 10 – 11:30 a.m

Jorjana Marx from Oklahoma Senior Law will give a comprehensive seminar on the Power of Attorney document, what it needs to include, and why it is so important for family caregivers. Register online at LIFEseniorservices.org/education or call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.

“Basics of Medicare”

Wednesday, April 19 • 10 a.m. – Noon

“Basics of Medicare” is designed specifically for those newly eligible or soon-to-be eligible for Medicare. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189.

“When Clutter Becomes Hoarding”

Thursday, April 20 • 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of Hoarding Disorder, its impact on individuals who are struggling as well as family members, and explore practical strategies to help address the problem. Register online at LIFEseniorservices.org/education or call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.

Joe & Sam Kantor

UNDERGROUND EATS Boston Title & Abstract

BY LINDSAY MORRIS

Since this issue shines a light on Tulsa’s Underground, we thought it would be fitting to feature an underground restaurant: Boston Title & Abstract.

By the name of the establishment, you might think it might be a place where research papers are scripted. But alas (or hooray), Boston Title & Abstract is a speakeasy/ cocktail bar in downtown Tulsa that opened in 2018. On a Saturday evening in February, my husband, two friends, and I enjoyed a wonderful meal and cocktails there.

JUST OFF THE ALLEY

Historically, a “speakeasy” referenced establishments where alcohol was illegally sold during Prohibition. These bars were often dimly lit and adorned with leather furniture and an air of polished reserve. They were also typically difficult to find.

The modern speakeasy, Boston Title & Abstract included, has adopted many of these features, but nothing illegal is happening here. Naturally, their marketing is much more limited than a typical restaurant. Had it not been for the directions on their OpenTable page, I wouldn’t have known how to get there.

Boston Title & Abstract is in the basement of the same building as the Meridia Apartments. You really must know where you’re going to get there. It is only accessible through an alley located on East 6th Street between Main and Boston. Look for the black sign with a cocktail glass and knife. Once inside you will see the door on the right marked Boston Title & Abstract.

You will meander down several sets of stairs until you arrive at the restaurant/ bar, which is located on two levels. As you’re walking, you will begin to feel like you’ve traveled back in time. You’ll be greeted by a topless goddess statue holding a light; you will notice a wine cellar. As you continue your descent, the hostess will greet you and offer you a complimentary Prosecco.

Accessible seating is available on the higher level; the lower level where the bar is located is not accessible.

HIGH ROLLERS WELCOME

There are two different menus: the regular menu and the “high roller” menu. Appetizers on the regular menu include Escargot, Moules (mussels), Charcuterie et Fromage (which our waiter described as “grown-up Lunchables”) and Steak Tartare de Jour. Entrees on the main menu are also French-inspired, with dishes such as Gnocchi (cassoulet, root vegetables, and mushrooms) and Steak Frites (blue cheese, potato, red onion and aioli). Prices on the regular menu range from $12 to $59.

The “High Roller” menu features specialties such as Foie Gras, Japanese A5 Wagyu Strip, Chateaubriand (12 oz. filet, foie, truffle, potato), Fruits de Mer (lobster tail, New Orleans shrimp, mussels, blue crab rice) and Surf N Turf. Prices on the High Roller Menu range from $30 to $225.

My friend Robin and I both opted for the Bourguignon (lamb, mushroom, wine and potato). It’s not every day you can have lamb, and this was the best I’ve ever had. Our waiter shared that this dish changes seasonally – it is served in a red wine sauce in the winter and a white wine sauce in the summer. The red wine sauce was exceptional. The lamb is served medium rare (which is typically too rare for my tastes, but on this dish was cooked to perfection).

My husband selected the Surf N Turf – a 6-ounce filet, lobster tail, crab bechamel and potato. He said everything was exceptional. He had some challenges detaching the lobster from its tail, and the chef himself came by to help him. That says a lot about the lack of pretention and level of attention they give their patrons.

Daniel chose the Bouillabaisse (seafood, tomato, saffron, and Pernod). His bowl was literally packed with seafood – mussels, fish, shrimp. He said everything was delicious.

It’s important to know that you must make reservations (even for the bar), and the restaurant is open for limited hours (Wednesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.). You can make a reservation by calling (918) 301-0744 or at opentable.com.

We were all too stuffed for dessert, but if one should have a hankering for something sweet, Boston Title & Abstract serves a Dessert Menagerie (chocolate, fruit, crème, pastry) for $19.

TOPPED WITH A BLOOM

We all tried various cocktails, but Robin’s was the most interesting. The bartender mixed up some guava for a unique, off-menu tropical cocktail. He included a tropical flower on the rim and mentioned that owner Greg Donnini’s mother has a garden where they get the flowers included in many of their drinks and dishes.

The restaurant has also been known to offer seasonal menus around holidays such as Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas.

The dress code is “casual elegant,” as described on OpenTable. People were dressed in anything from suits and ties and dresses to jeans and button-down shirts.

LIFE’s Adult Day Health

Safe, affordable daytime care for older adults.

LIFE’s Adult Day Health provides services and support to older adults who have physical or cognitive impairments and need assistance during the day. Programming includes group exercise, nutritious meals, social activities, brain fitness activities, arts, crafts, music and more.

For more information call LIFE’s SeniorLine (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

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A commonym is a group of words that have a common trait in the three words/items listed. For example, the words Ice – Sugar – Rubik’s – are all cubes. Answers on page 39.

Help – Yesterday – Revolution

Moth – Meat – Medicine

Robert Kennedy – Julius Caesar – John Lennon

Orchestras – Ears – Brakes

Cliff – Springboard – Platform

Radio – Brain – Tidal

Shag – Red – Magic

Snow – Corn – Dandruff

Tennis – Small Claims – Supreme

Suprise – Search – Slumber

A bamboozable is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words in an interesting way. The goal is to try to figure out the well-known saying, person, place, or thing that each bamboozable is meant to represent. There are six bamboozables below. Answers on page 39.

When faced with a terminal illness or condition, more people than ever are choosing hospice care over starting or continuing expensive medical treatments. Care is received at home or in a facility, such as a hospital or a nursing home. Patients can avoid unnecessary and costly treatments and can receive care that brings them pain relief and comfort while living their final days in their homes.

But some hospice care providers are exploiting the system. Under Medicare’s reimbursement arrangement, providers more interested in profiting from their patients than caring for them are incentivized to have as many patients as possible.

A simple but effective way of finding a reputable provider is talking with trusted people. A patient’s family, friends, and members of their religious organization are a great place to start. Online reviews can narrow down the selections, along with deeper research on the top choices.

To submit a Noteworthy event, contact Paula Brown at pbrown@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

Greenhouse, Chaos Cactus, McClain’s Flowers, Duck Creek Farms, and Southern Plant Farms. Check out several other booths, including arts and crafts, food items, OSU Master Gardeners, and more.

Paintbrushes, Palettes, and Spring Events Galore!

On Sunday, April 2, Tulsa Botanic Garden will offer a Plein Air (French for “open air”) Painting, Exhibit & Sale. The event will feature select artists for Plein Air Painting followed by an exhibit and sale of their work, with a portion of the artists’ sales going to benefit the Botanic Garden. The artists will paint in various locations in the gardens that morning and then exhibit their original work in the garden’s Mabee Grange building in a reception from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Artists scheduled to participate include Josh Stout, Kelly Pennington, Matt Smith, F. Thompson, Monte Toon, Jay Holobach, Donna Whitsitt, Dennis Crouch, and Diane Morrison. The event is part of the Garden’s annual Tulsa Botanic BLOOMS festival with more than 200,000 spring flower bulbs blooming from mid-March to mid-April. The Garden will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Advance tickets are recommended. Drinks and snacks will be on sale.

Join the Botanic Garden for Bands & Blooms Thursday evenings, 6 – 8 p.m. through May 4. Bring blankets or chairs to set out on the lawn to enjoy live music. Food and drink options are available for sale at 5 p.m. or bring your own picnic (no glass or outside alcohol). Admission tickets for non-members are $8$10 and are free for members. Tulsa Botanic Garden is located at 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr. For more information, go to tulsabotanic.org.

Tulsa Garden Center’s annual SpringFest garden market is one of the largest educational events of the year and the longestrunning garden market in the state. In its 68th year, this FREE event will be held at the Teaching Garden and adjacent Arboretum, highlighting two of Woodward

Park’s treasured spaces. This 2023, the event will be held Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Some popular returning vendors from last year are Up With Trees, A New Leaf, Tobi’s Cacti & Succulents, Amanda’s

Arrive early and grab some breakfast before you shop or purchase a scrumptious lunch and picnic at the Arboretum before completing your plant wish list. No worries about buying “too many plants!” The center offers a “Too Much to Carry” hospitality tent – simply leave your purchases with volunteers, go get your car, and pull up to the drive-thru area. The garden team will load you up so you can be back at home in no time, digging in the dirt.

All event proceeds benefit educational programming, beautification, and historic preservation for Woodward Park. For more information, email Jenna Garland at jgarland@tulsagardencenter.org or call (918) 576-5155.

The CITGO Alumni Group, on behalf of MDA, will host its 2023 Golf Tournament Supporting MDA Fundraiser at MeadowBrook Country Club, 9300 E. 81st St., in Tulsa, on Monday, June 5. There are a group of CITGO retirees based in Tulsa, carrying on the tradition of their former employer’s support of the MDA cause. This will be their 5th year of raising money for MDA Summer Camp kids, and these events are making a difference.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) offers a summer camp program where children living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases attend for an entire week. MDA strives for every camp session to provide a true camp experience, including connecting with the

outdoors, developing life skills, building lifelong friendships, and providing opportunities to try new things. Thanks to generous donors, fundraising events, and partners, MDA provides a safe, inclusive summer camp experience, at no cost to families.

In 2023, MDA will offer in-person and virtual experiences across the country and hopes you will join in helping give MDA kids from Oklahoma the best week of the year. To register to play or donate to the cause, contact Kent Powers at (918) 729-0086 or email kent.powers09@gmail.com.

Bunkering With Books

DISCOVERING CLASSICS

BY CONNIE CRONLEY

What I love about the open shelves of libraries and bookstores is the possibility of discovery. We might come across new books we’ve read about, older books we’ve forgotten, and sometimes reprints of classics we never knew.

This is how I discovered two of the books I’m featuring this month – new paperbacks of established classics. They were first printed decades ago, but I felt like Marco Polo on the Silk Road or Roald Amundsen at the South Pole. The thrill of discovery was just as great, but the effort was much easier. All I did was browse among books.

“Things Fall Apart”

“Things Fall Apart” is the first of Nigerian author Chinua Achebe’s acclaimed African Trilogy. Published in 1958, it has sold more than 20 million copies in 57 languages to become the most famous African novel. This small book, just 209 pages, is considered a masterpiece in world literature and earned Achebe the sobriquet “father of modern African literature.”

The novel centers around Okonkwo, a powerful Ibo (ethnic Nigerian) warrior, in a precolonial village on the Niger River in the late 1800s. Gender roles were rigid; the men were expected to be fierce and fearless, not “soft like a woman.” The people revered the land, feared the village oracles, celebrated at the annual yam harvest, and observed harsh taboos. The birth of twins was such a bad omen, the babies were put into an earthen pot and abandoned in the forest.

Clan lifestyle is upended when British political and religious authorities arrive uninvited. They build schools and hospitals and they bring modern goods, but colonialization is cataclysmic. Families are torn apart and “all of our gods are weeping,” one character says.

“How can the white man understand our custom about land when he does not even speak our tongue? ... The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers and our clan can no longer act like one. He has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart.”

“The Ten Grandmothers”

The book reminded me of “The Ten Grandmothers: Epic of the Kiowas,” by Alice Marriott. Angie Debo insisted I read this book, and it has claimed a place of honor on my bookshelf. Originally published in 1945, it is the work of the first woman to earn an anthropological degree from the University of Oklahoma. She also held degrees in English and French, but as an early review said, “Don’t let [her anthropologist] academic title scare you away; she can write.” This book, the result of her fieldwork among the Kiowas in southwestern Oklahoma, is recognized as one of the best books ever written about Indians.

Marriott traces the Kiowas, a plains tribe, from their precolonial camp in 1847 to 1944, in a captivating collection of Indian stories told through the lives of people such as Spear Woman, Hunting Horse, and Crow Necklace. It is storytelling at its best, illustrating tribal history, societies, customs, legends, food, clothing, and culture – including the 10 sacred medicine bundles known as the Ten Grandmothers. The book reminds me that we in Oklahoma are surrounded by a history rich with varied cultures.

“A Judgement in Stone”

The Black Lizard Collection is a reprint of classic vintage crime novels by giants in the field: Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, Ross Macdonald, and more. Through this series, I discovered “A Judgement in Stone” by Ruth Rendell, the prolific British mystery writer who produced two dozen Inspector Wexford novels and about 30 stand-alone crime books.

“A Judgement in Stone,” a British cousin to American Noir, is a crime masterpiece and deserves its Black Lizard reprint status. In the first line on the first page, Rendell tells us who killed whom and why. That’s usually the ending, but she then keeps us enthralled throughout an entire book in this upside-down mystery.

What mastery.

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If your organization needs help promoting its volunteer program, contact Paula Brown at pbrown@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

Kendall Whittier Cultural District

Join the community and be part of something special this spring at Kendall Whittier (KW), a Certified Cultural District and a 2020 Great American Main Street Award recipient. Become part of the second annual KW Community Day on Saturday, April 1, in partnership with Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. Four volunteer opportunities are available, varying in type and time of day over two-to three-hour shifts. Sign up at visitkendallwhittier.com/kwcommunityday. You may also call or text (918) 633-1934 or email info@visitkendallwhittier.com. If you can’t attend April 1, there are plenty of other dates for volunteers: April 29, June 3, July 15, September 16, and October 21.

Celebrate LIFE

Honorary Chairs Denise and John Redmond invite you to join them for the Celebrate LIFE – Solid Gold gala. LIFE’s annual gala benefits the programs and services that LIFE provides and in 2023, celebrates LIFE Senior Services’ 50th Anniversary on June 16. The evening consists of a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, dancing, a raffle, silent and live auctions, and an anniversary signature drink. LIFE is looking for volunteers to set up and tear down, help with auction table closers, runners, raffle sales, and more. Help LIFE offer much-needed services to Tulsa area seniors by volunteering. For more information, contact Carrie by email at cclevenger@LIFEseniorservices.org or call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1255.

Senior LIFEstyle & Wellness Expo

With 150+ exhibitors and more than 2,000 older adults and family caregivers attending, the Senior LIFEstyle & Wellness Expo is the largest senior event in Oklahoma. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 11, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. There are many things to do before and during the event. LIFE is looking for vendor assistants, greeters, roamers, set-up volunteers, and more. If you are interested in volunteering for this informative and fun event, contact Carrie at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1255, or email cclevenger@LIFEseniorservices.org.

(918) 664-9000

The Arc

Many Oklahomans with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy have no friends or family involvement. There’s no one to speak for them or help with basic decisions … until they meet you! The Arc specifically needs volunteers available to travel or who live near Bartlesville, Claremore, or Okmulgee. AIM is a nationally-recognized program, where “quality of life” visits are made to individuals receiving community state-waivered services through Oklahoma Human Services. The Arc staff will work with your schedule to complete the eight-hour comprehensive training in three sessions. For more information, contact Stacy at sfigueroa@thearcok.org.

The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.

– Michael Altshuler

Getting Help During the Eviction Process

By Erin Laine, Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

Staying in safe, secure, and comfortable housing is undoubtedly important for any person, but especially for older adults or those on a fixed income who may find it more difficult to move.

Oklahoma is one of the top evictors in the country. As of 2021, Tulsa was ranked 11th for the highest eviction rate among American cities. In September 2020, a moratorium was issued prohibiting most evictions for nonpayment of rent in areas with high rates of COVID. Rental assistance funds were also available from the federal government during that time.

Now that rental assistance funds have mostly dried up, evictions for nonpayment of rent are again on the rise. However, there are ways for tenants to protect themselves and get legal assistance if needed.

FORMAL EVICTION PROCESS

Your landlord cannot legally lock you out or remove you from your home without going through the formal eviction process, called a Forcible Entry and Detainer. To evict you, your landlord has to fulfill certain notice requirements.

Your landlord cannot evict you for no reason at all in the middle of your lease term. They can only evict you for nonpayment of rent, lease violations, criminal activity, or if you stay past the end of your lease term when the landlord chose not to renew your lease.

If an eviction is filed, you should get a court summons personally served to you or posted to your door and a notification by certified mail. The summons must be served at least three days before you are set to go to court.

If you receive a summons, you should go to court at your scheduled date and time or you will be defaulted. If you receive a default, the judge will grant your landlord immediate judgment and possession. This means that the sheriff will be authorized to place a 48-hour notice on your door. At the expiration of the 48-hour notice, the sheriff will be authorized to forcibly remove you from your unit and change the locks.

If you go to court, you will likely get more time to move, at minimum.

EVICTIONS FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT

Under the Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, rent is generally considered to be late after the fifth day of the month, although your lease may have different time frames. Any time after rent is late, your landlord may sue for the rent. If your landlord wants to recover the rent and terminate your lease to get possession of the property; however, they must fulfill some notice requirements before filing an eviction.

If you are late on your rent payment, your landlord must give you a notice that the rent is late. These notices typically give you five days to either pay your rent or move out. It is important to note that certain types of public housing have different time requirements for notices.

If you do not pay your balance or move out within the time required, your landlord may file an eviction requesting the amount due and possession of the property. It is always advisable to try to work out a payment arrangement with your landlord before an eviction is filed. Contact Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to help with payment arrangements.

Free Legal Help is Available

Legal Aid attorneys provide free legal services to lowincome tenants and can help you get a better outcome in court. If you receive a court summons, call Legal Aid Services at (888) 534-5243, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calling ahead will increase your chances of getting an attorney assigned to represent you.

Renters can also call Legal Aid Services for assistance with other landlord-tenant issues such as repairs. Attorneys can provide legal advice and other services to help stabilize your housing and prevent evictions.

If you believe you are being discriminated against or you live in public housing and don’t know your rights, contact Legal Aid or visit legalaidok.org.

LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine does not endorse advertiser products or services. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

BIBLE STUDY

Weekly Bible Reading Session

Join us through a simple phone call in reading, explaining and discussing the bible on Tuesday nights 7:00 p.m. CST and 8:00 p.m. EST. Questions are always welcome. Perfect for those who cannot get out of the house. No need to drive anywhere. Seniors will love this! Call (918) 872-1400.

BOOKS

Missing Palm Tree

Missing Palm Tree: Stories From America’s Clandestine Service is a widely acclaimed book which tells with vivid language how dangerous clandestine work is. Written by W. Blaine Wheeler and is available on Amazon.com books/

CARPET CLEANING

ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning

Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Meadow Lake Ranch

Meadow Lake Ranch is a beautiful place to celebrate and to remember your loved one with family and friends. Indoor venues or woods and water patio. 15 minutes west of Tulsa. Call Susie at (918) 494-6000 for a personal tour. Visit www.Meadowlakeranch.com or email meadowlakeranch@cox.net

CEMETERY LOTS

2 Crypts Rose Hill Memorial Park

For Sale – Abbey Mausoleum, 4th addition, Tier 1784, Row B

All inclusive, 2 Int Crypts, Deluxe companion (chapel), 2 Emblems/ Letters.Deluxe Crypt Letters, 2 A/N Openings, Mausoleum entombment valued $14,000. Or best offer. Call Pastor Barak (918) 428-6407.

Excellent Location –Memorial Park

Excellent location in Memorial Park. Four Lots. Section 30. Bronze or Granite approved. $1,600 each. Contact Carolyn (918) 698-2873.

Fairview West in Memorial Park 8 lots, grouped together in Section 39 in Fairview West. Located in the middle of the cemetery this area offers trees, garden views and is east of the creek. This section allows for flat, bronze or granite memorial markers. Need to see to appreciate. $1,800 each. Call (254) 947-5005.

MEMORIAL PARK BY MAIN ENTRANCE

Lovely original area. Single plot in Section 2; $1,250 or best offer. Contact Gayle at (918) 557-9882 or jimngaylec@gmail.com

Memorial Park Cemetery – Bell Tower Area

For Sale By Owner. Two spaces (Spaces 4 & 5, Lot 277, Section 4) for $2,300 plus transfer fee. Call Norlea Anderson at (913) 856-5372.

Memorial Park Mausoleum, Double Crypt

Lakeview Mausoleum, Unit 1, Companion Crypt E, Row 16. Space for 2 retails for $11,075. Will sell for $6,000. Also, seller will pay transfer fee. Great deal for pre-planners! Call Terri at (918) 284-2266.

Memorial Park Prime Cemetery Plots

Section 26, Lot 157, Space 1 * Crypt included * Bronze or Granite approved. $2000. Section 43, Lot 46, Spaces 2 & 3 * Bronze or Granite approved. $1900 each. Contact: marphy3@sbcglobal.net

CLEANING

Live Beautifully! You Deserve It! Here at Moore Cleaning; we want your house to be beautiful. We have over 19 years experience; and references from our loyal customers. Also offering window cleaning and organizing. We customize our cleaning to meet your needs. Safely cleaning with masks and social distancing if preferred. Reasonable rates. Please call today to set up your appointment. Marybelle Moore (918) 671-5065. Marybellemoore111@gmail.com.

DAYTIME CARE

Daytime Care For Older Loved Ones

LIFE’s Adult Day Health offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000.

ESTATE SALES

2MS Estate Sales...Tulsa’s Finest!

Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and Maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senior transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation.

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE

Life Protection For Your Loved Ones?

Funeral costs, medical bills, outstanding debts and even charitable giving can be covered at your death. Do you qualify for

Simplified Underwriting? Many surprisingly do. Get peace of mind. I will work with you as your agent. Excellent company/ experienced agent. Call Dian Peacock (918) 697-9415. dian@peacockfinancial.net.

Medicare Assistance Program

The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.

Mutual of Omaha

Life, Long Term Care, Medicare and Cancer/Heart Attack/Stroke Policies. Local Agent, Cindy Johnson, (918) 619-5919 cell.

Need A New Medicare Plan?

The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-StopShop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550.

What Medicare Option is Right for You?

Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement? What do I do? Call today for free advice. All carriers available. UnitedHealthcare, Community Care, BCBS, Humana, GlobalHealth, Aetna, multiple Medicare Supplement options, RX plans. Medicaid or Chronic issue? Call. Med Sup too high or do not qualify to change your Med Sup? I have a solution. Call Becky Today (918) 724-4022

WORRIED ABOUT FUNERAL EXPENSES?

Preferred Rates, Standard Rates, Guaranteed Issue Plans, Permanent Whole Life Rates never increase. Issue up to $40,000. Benefits paid to beneficiary of choice or assignment to any funeral home. We can give you quotes from top rated carriers, Mutual of Omaha, American Amicable, and AIG. Call or text Michael Moore Insurance Agency (918) 557-5665 for RATES or Email ineedlifeinsurance@ sbcglobal.net

FITNESS

Never Stop Dancing: Try Zumba Gold!

Balance, flexibility, aerobics, and friends – all important as we age! If you are age 55+ and would like to reverse the aging process the fun way, try a Zumba Gold class at Island Time Fitness, Monday-Thursday at 10:15 a.m. Call (918) 863-5759 or visit www. islandtimetulsa.com/book-online to book a class today!

GARDENING/LAWN CARE

AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Leaf removal. Will remove or

trim any size tree. Fence repair and installation. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299.

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.

A Complete Yard

Mowing, trimming, Fall clean-up, leaves, limbs, debris removal, hauling, flower bed work. Snow removal. Fence and property line cleanup. Gutter cleaning and repairs. Guaranteed at a fair price. Veteran owned. Senior Discount. Call (918) 697-4321.

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.

Mower Repair / Maintenance

All brands – Riders, ZTRs, Walk-behinds, UTVs / ATVs. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869.

New Season Lawn & Tree LLC

Now accepting new customers. Mowing, trimming, leaf and debris removal, fence line trim/cleanup, leaf mulching, flower beds. Tree pruning/ thinning and removal. Shrub and hedge trimming/shaping of all sizes. Pressure Washing driveway, decks, siding. ISA Certified Arborist. Fully insured with verified references. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262 www.newseasonlawnandtree.com.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING

Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa

“Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 23 years serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. 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 call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and

insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine and receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now.

Bumgartner Plumbing

Licensed, with over 40 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.

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. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101.

Doc J’s Heat and Air LLC

Avoid costly repairs and breakdowns and save on service, repairs, and replacements with our Doc J Yearly Maintenance Plan. Mention this ad & get $25 off our Service Call Fee. Financing, free estimates, and senior discounts. Call Doc J today at (918) 921-4240.

Handyman & Construction Services

30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories – grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168.

In a Jam? Services

Around the home repairs or replacements, inside and out. Fence Repair/Replacement, Power Washing, Gutter Cleanout, Garage/ Attic Cleanout, Haul-off, Leaf/ Snow Removal, Staining/Painting, Drywall Patching/Replacement, Tile/ Flooring, Deck Repair, and much more! No job is too small, have any questions, please give me a call. Joe Moody (918) 740-7209

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Same Day Services

Light Hauling /Light Moving – help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair – We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230.

Scrap Metal Haul Off

Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.

LEGAL

75 Years Experience in Oklahoma Courts

Frasier Law Firm is a full-service Tulsa firm with decades of experience in all Oklahoma courts. We handle all matters, including probate, wills and trusts, personal injury and negligence cases. We have estate planning specialists. Reach us at (918) 584-4724 or frasier@tulsa.com.

zFull 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

Protect Your Family. Preserve Your Legacy. Whether you are planning your estate or need help with a loved one who may be financially exploited, South Tulsa Law will represent you effectively and compassionately. We work in all areas of estate planning and probate, trusts and trust litigation, guardianship, and elder exploitation. Call (918) 512-1800 or visit www.southtulsalaw.com.

MOVERS

Tulsa Movers

Dependable Movers! Low Rates. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Call (918) 836-3225.

NOTARY

Notary Services Available 24/7 Notary available. Never closed. Will come to your home. Will go to hospitals, nursing homes, private homes as needed. Call Joanne at (918) 282-8230.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Financial Organizer/Liaison

Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com

Good Day Concierge

Custom home-lifestyle services. Hourly-Monthly membership packages. Declutter/organize/ charity/shredding, meet-wait service, personal transportation services, small garden tasks, vacation home watch support. Special Projects Welcome. Mobile notary, 25+ yrs. Real Estate Sales, Elise Austin (918) 630-5381 – email: gooddaycontulsa@gmail.com

Home Health Services

Tulsa’s Affordable Home Care offer’s compassionate, quality home care services to individuals. We provide the following services: personal care, bathing and dressing, companionship, exercise, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal planning and preparation, oral and personal hygiene, respite care for family caregivers. Please call (918) 622-7820 and schedule a free consultation!!!

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE

SPECIAL TO LOVE your loved one? Experienced, compassionate CAREGIVER seeking part-time employment to provide dependable assistance

with health, home and pet care, run errands, provide transportation to appointments. Having been a former business owner, I have experience dealing with communication, paperwork, making calls, etc. Competitive rates. References upon request. Call Barbara at (918) 406-7877.

Ms PAC Ma’am

Need help packing or organizing? I can pack boxes for moving, downsizing or decluttering. I can help organize rooms, closets, attics or garages providing you more space. Flexible hours – day or evening. Lots of experience. References available. Jacki (918) 922-9558.

Need Help Organizing Photos? I will help you organize your boxes or files of old photos. Let me create a BEAUTIFUL photo book for your family. Samples of books are available for your approval. All original photos are returned AFTER the book is created. Call or Text Mary (918) 640-9344.

Warshaw Group Concierge and Personal Assistance

For the past 18 years, we’ve made life much easier for our clients. From running errands, personal shopping/delivery, organizing spaces, event assistance, research projects, increasing home safety, administrative/secretarial support, and much more ... we can do it! Bob and I would like to speak with you about ways we can simplify your life. Call Bobbi, (918) 852-5302. bobbi.warshaw@att.net

PERSONAL SAFETY

Safety Grab Bar Supply and Installation

Including handicap accessories for Residential, Commercial, Decorative, Indoor/Outdoor, Stairways, Bathrooms, and more. Secure your space, whether existing, remodeling or new construction, we handle it all. Call before you fall! Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured with over 20 years experience. Grab Bars of Tulsa, (918) 619-7324.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or My Shop

With 37 years’ experience, I can help with all of your hairstyling needs. I will come to your home or you can come to my shop. In-shop special: haircut $7 for first time customers only and perms for $50. Senior special pricing can’t be beat! Available Tuesday – Saturday. A Mane Event hairstyling, located near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686. Following CDC Guidelines – safe environment.

Manicures and Pedicures Available

I provide house calls for manicures and pedicures. Call or text Yvonne at (918) 289-4171.

Salon Retro

Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. This month’s special – First time customers receive one of the following for $15: Haircut or

Manicure. $50 for one cut and perm. Pedicures are $20. Very Experienced Hairdressers! In shop services only, come see us in Midtown at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.

PET CARE

Dog Walker

The Woof Pack Tulsa: Dependable dog walking services for your fourlegged family in Tulsa. Helping you take care of your furry friends when you’re out! We offer dog walking and pet pop-ins. Insured. Call or text us at (918) 770-6699. Visit our website at www.thewoofpacktulsa.com.

Home Veterinary Care

Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.

SENIOR MOVE

Imagine a Life Without Chaos

Downsizing, Decluttering, Move Management, Estate Sales, Selling the Family Home. Call today (918) 605-1480. www.MatureTransitionsofTulsa.com.

SOCIAL

Single Seniors (50+)

Are you over 50, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun-loving group of single seniors over 50. We meet every Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15, have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Linda at (918) 955-9180.

TRANSPORTATION

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.

PREMIUM SENIOR TRANSPORT NOW AVAILABLE

Entrusted Transport provides non-emergency medical & senior transportation services throughout Oklahoma. Our drivers are courteous & highly professional. We assist riders all the way to check-in at your appointment OR to home, just like family would! Wheelchair vehicles available. Call (918) 290-3400, Schedule Rides Any Date & Time. EntrustedTransport.com.

TRAVEL

BRANSON – Jul 26/27

A 2-day trip to Branson from Tulsa includes a ticket to the Sight and Sound Theater: “Queen Esther”, the Doug Gabriel Show, hotel, breakfast, 2 lunches and dinner, fully escorted

out of Tulsa. A ton of fun: $392 (dbl occ): Email davidalanforbes@gmail. com or call (918) 770-1743 for no obligation flyer.

COUNTRY ROADS?

THERE’S STILL TIME!!

It’s NOT too late to join a fun 7 day/6 night bus tour departing midtown Tulsa for the Smoky Mountains and Pigeon Forge! June 25 – July 1. $815 per person double/$1,040 single. See www.grouptrips.com/ ChristChurchExplorers or contact Marsha at admnsupser@cox.net. Full payment due by April 18 – no exceptions

VACATION SPOT

Relax at Meadow Lake Ranch!

The ranch has everything from authentic log cabins (complete with private patios & waterfront views) to event spaces ideal for celebrations & family gatherings. Enjoy bank fishing, walking trails, & s’mores by the fire! We are located just 15 minutes from Downtown Tulsa, & 20 minutes from Keystone Lake. Call Susie at (918) 494-6000 for a personal event tour. Visit www.Meadowlakeranch.com or email meadowlakeranch@cox.net.

VOLUNTEER

JUST DO IT!

If you’ve been looking for a way you can make a difference, consider joining the Millennium Hospice team as a volunteer. Caregiver relief is so important during this difficult time. Volunteers provide that by sitting with patients for an hour or so. Training is provided. (918) 493-6555.

Volunteer for LIFE

Discover the variety of volunteer opportunities that LIFE Senior Services has to offer. Whether you want to volunteer within the organization or with one of our local non-profit or public agencies, we can find the best fit for you. (918) 664-9000.

APRIL ANSWERS

For puzzles, see pages 30-31

COMMONYMS

IN HONOR OF The Lockett-UP Foundation

In Honor of Grant Bland

IN MEMORY OF

Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Adwon

In Memory of Helen Jo Hardwick

Robert T. Dawson

In Memory of Helen Jo Hardwick

Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck

In Memory of Theresa A. Finck

Joyce Graves

In Memory of Helen Jo Hardwick – from Joyce, Kelly & Traci

Ms. Judi Hurlburt

In Memory of Mora Kenyon, R.N.

Edie Milam

In Memory of Helen Jo Hardwick

Todd Milam Family

In Memory of Helen Jo Hardwick

Ben Milam Family

In Memory of Helen Jo Hardwick

Ms. Jean N. Tate

In Memory of James M. Brown

BAMBOOZABLES

CLASSIFIEDS

TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT:

Bernie Dornblaser (918) 664-9000, ext. 1206 or bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org