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Tracing your ancestry can give you new insights into yourself – and may provide a few surprises. Hear from local genealogy experts and one Tulsa woman who found a new family.
Through good times and bad, these companies have endured. Learn about some of Tulsa's oldest businesses that have stood the test of time.
Go back in time to see the early days of some of Tulsa's best-known landmarks, with the help of Time-Travel Tulsa photography.
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6 Letter From Eileen 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner Caregiving and Family Communication 12 Medicare & You Recognizing Medicare Fraud and Abuse 22 Looking Back With the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 25 LIFE EDU 26 LIFE Lessons 27 LIFE PACE 28 Table for Two Do-It-Yourself Beer Tasting 30 Mindbender & Puzzles 31 Puzzle Partners 32 Bunkering With Books 33 Noteworthy 34 Share Your Time & Talent 35 Business Directory 36 Writer's Symposium 37 Classifieds 39 Vintage Friends
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Letter From Eileen Dear Vintage Reader, Happy spring! I am so excited about its impending arrival. There are buds peeking through in my garden, each one a little promise. This issue looks at our history as Tulsans, with fun time-travel photos, spotlights on longtime Tulsa businesses, and a look at the history of our beloved University of Tulsa. Additionally, you will find an article on our personal ancestral histories. Genealogy has long been a hobby for the history buff. I had an uncle who spent countless hours in libraries and city halls tracing the roots of our family. He traveled to faraway places, eager to see "source documents" firsthand. His efforts culminated in bound volumes providing an extensive family tree. Each family member received a copy for Christmas.
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I think about my Uncle Jim and his efforts every time a commercial airs for an online genealogical database. He would have saved so much time and money if he had access to these, though I am pretty sure he would not have enjoyed it half as much as the adventures he had. Tracing the crooked ancestral line across the oceans and prairies the old-fashioned way gave him lots of pleasure and new friends.
LEAH WEIGLE
In full disclosure, I have not tried to trace my lineage either online or through archival documents. However, I have many friends and acquaintances who have. Only a handful of them were truly seeking. Most of the people I know wanted to verify background stories that had been provided by parents and grandparents. They "knew" who they were and from whence they hailed.
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However, whether they were in the category of verifier or seeker, virtually all my friends have been surprised by their results. My friend who was sure he was 100% German found that he was actually only 10%, with the remaining 90% almost evenly split among Italian, Jewish, and Syrian. Another friend thought she was exclusively British and Irish, only to discover her roots were scattered across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Almost every story I hear of this research is unique in the genetic recipe, but similar in the surprises revealed. To me, the big takeaway is that many of us are different than the narrative we have been given, and more similar to each other than we realized. I would love to hear your stories of tracing your roots. Drop me a note!
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Siblings Donna, Judith, and Randall Bay are pictured sitting in the grass of their front yard with their dog, Polly. The Bay family lived at 1835 N. Oswego Ave. in 1950. The Rhodes family of 1143 S. Newport Ave. gathers for a group photo circa 1955. On the back row (left to right) are Betty Jean, Paula, Shirley, and Jenny. Seated are Eva Jo, Alvah, Pauline, and Victoria. Carolyn is seated in the front, holding a photo of her brother, Alvah Jr.
Looking Back Family Memories Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
Albert Webb and family pose in their first car in Skedee, Oklahoma, circa 1916.
Thomas and Sarah Smiley are photographed in 1905 with their sons Keith and T.E. Jr. riding a donkey.
Nathan Patterson served as the head of Patterson Steel Company in Tulsa for many decades. He is pictured circa 1930 with his wife Florence and their sons Edward and Sidney.
This Month in History
MARCH 4, 1933: FDR Inaugurated
At the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated as the 32nd president of the United States. In his famous inaugural address, delivered outside the east wing of the U.S. Capitol, Roosevelt outlined his "New Deal" – an expansion of the federal government intended to bring jobs and prosperity to the country – and told Americans that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
MARCH 6, 1899:
Bayer Patented Aspirin Known to doctors since the mid-19th century, the chemical salicylic acid was used sparingly due to its bitter taste and tendency to damage the stomach. German chemists employed by Bayer created and patented a stable form of the drug that was easier to take. The brand name came from “a” for acetyl, “spir” from the spirea plant (a source of salicin), and the suffix “in." Aspirin quickly became the number-one drug worldwide.
MARCH 11, 2011: Huge Earthquake Recorded in Japan On this date, the largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan caused massive devastation and created an ensuing tsunami that decimated part of northeastern Honshu. The magnitude 9.1 earthquake also caused a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The Fukushima disaster is considered the second-worst nuclear disaster in history, second only to Chernobyl in the ranking of infamous nuclear incidents, forcing the relocation of over 100,000 people.
MARCH 14, 1879:
Albert Einstein Was Born Physicist Albert Einstein was born in Germany, the son of a Jewish electrical engineer. Einstein studied in Switzerland while working at a patent office. In 1905, he published theoretical papers, including his theory of relativity, that would change man's understanding of the physical world. He received the Nobel Prize in 1921 for his paper on the photoelectric effect. His work in particle and energy theory was eventually used in the development of the atom bomb.
MARCH 27, 1912: Japanese Cherry Trees Planted in D.C. In Washington, D.C., Helen Taft, wife of President William Taft, and the Viscountess Chinda Iwa, wife of the Japanese ambassador, planted two Yoshino cherry trees on the northern bank of the Potomac River, near the Jefferson Memorial. The Japanese government gifted 3,020 cherry trees to the U.S. government. After World War II, cuttings from Washington’s cherry trees helped restore the Tokyo collection decimated by American bombing attacks during the war.
MARCH 29, 1958: "Keeling Curve" Research Project Began Scientist David Keeling began consistently measuring atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration at Mauna Loa in Hawaii, providing evidence for the rise of CO2 due to the combustion of fossil fuels by industry and land-use changes. Data from the now-famous "Keeling Curve" was used in the 1970s to launch global research into the effects of CO2 levels on climate. After David Keeling's death in 2005, his work was continued by his son Ralph. © www.loc.gov/collections/today-in-history
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CAREGIVER CORNER
quality of life? What level of medical intervention would the older adult choose for themselves as their quality of life declines?
Caregiving and Family Communication
Some of the decisions caregivers face include when to give up the car keys, when it’s time for facility placement, selling a house, seeking a durable power of attorney, and whether to use a feeding tube. If you are unable to follow the care recipient’s instructions in full, however, don’t beat yourself up. It’s impossible to anticipate every twist and turn of the caretaking journey. Safety considerations, financial realities, and the health of caregivers should be factored in as well.
KEEP IN TOUCH Dr. Hill said in his own caregiving experience, he regrets not communicating more fully with a sibling BY DEE DUREN, MANAGING EDITOR who wasn’t as "We have to get directly involved outside our own in the loved one’s head and deal with Caregiving is often a family job. “Most certainly care. Although the issues that may Brothers and sisters, a parent or stepwhatever he believes be inhibiting our parent, spouse, or even ex-spouse unresolved issues email and text ability to care for may make up a caregiving team. we have with our loved ones." messaging aren’t Family members working together our siblings and the best forms of – CHARLES HILL, M.D. can share the load. One relative may relatives will impede LIFE PACE Psychiatrist communication, be good at understanding medical the process,” Dr. Hill they can be a tool issues while another takes on paying said. “It’s important to to keep other family the bills or getting the laundry done. deal with things upfront and members in the loop. early. We have to get outside our own When family members work well head and deal with the issues that “Don’t limit contact to only negative together, the outcome is good may be inhibiting our ability to care things,” he said. “Give positive for both the care recipient and for our loved ones.” updates like ‘no falls today,’ or ‘mom caregivers. Family members have drank more liquids this week.’ This a common history that gives them The more effectively family members can help reinforce the bond you have insight into their loved one’s likes can communicate with each other, with other caregivers in the family. and dislikes. They can make decisions the better they can deal with hard based on the care recipient's values times and difficult decisions. “Spend more time reminiscing,” Dr. and preferences. It can be a huge Here are a few techniques family Hill continued. “Send photos back relief to have a family member to caregivers can use to escape some of and forth from childhood vacations; laugh with during the good times the pitfalls that may go with shared focus on the good stuff. Remember, and turn to in the difficult ones. responsibility for a loved one’s care. after the loved one is gone, those that remain have to still deal with their FAMILY DYNAMICS ON THE RECORD feelings for each other.” Sometimes shared history brings its While the care recipient can make own kind of conflict, however. Old decisions about their care, ask FAMILY MEETINGS resentments and unresolved issues them what they want. Record the Regular family meetings can be a exist in every family and will surface conversation using a video camera or proactive way to keep the doors of under stress. Abuse or other trauma voice recorder. Studies show family communication open and ensure the complicates feelings even further and members may care for someone with best care for a loved one. Meetings can make care decisions challenging. dementia for a decade or more. In can be a place to discuss things like that time, the disease will progress medication changes, respite care Charles Hill, M.D., is board certified and family roles will change. It’s not plans, and any financial or medical in psychiatry and practices at the easy to make decisions that affect a problem your loved one faces. But LIFE PACE program serving loved one’s life. remember, if a family member older adults and their caregivers or members are accustomed to in the Tulsa area. He said that old Having your loved one's preferences responding to conflict with physical rivalries and jealousies among family to listen to as time passes may make violence, you should never put members can make the tough job of some of those decisions easier. What yourself at risk of abuse. caregiving even tougher. does the care recipient consider
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10 TIPS For a Successful Family Meeting
1. Location – Meet at a quiet spot where there are few distractions and family members can be heard. 2. Have an agenda – Have a list of one or two specific problems to discuss and stay on topic. 3. Set ground rules – Two good ones are “put away your cell phones,” and “don’t raise your voices.” 4 Have a time limit for the meeting and stick to it – If you can’t wrap things up in an extra 10 minutes, schedule another meeting. 5. Let everyone have a chance to speak – Some people are more hesitant to voice their opinions, but give each person the opportunity. 6. Include children – Ask them if they want to be there, but only if they are old enough to speak. Limit the length of their involvement if possible. 7. Comprehend – Listen to understand what the other person is saying and feeling, not as a way to plan what you are going to say next. 8. Show respect – If you don’t understand what others are saying, calmly ask for clarification. 9. Use “I” words – “I get hurt and disappointed when you say you’ll do something then cancel,” will get a better response than, “You always let me down.” 10. Call a time out – If the discussion gets heated or people keep repeating themselves, take a break. Sources: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Colorado State University.
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MEDICARE & YOU
Avoid Tax Refund Theft Tax refund theft is more common than you might think. You likely won’t know you’re a victim until you go to file your taxes, and the IRS rejects your (duplicate) return. Here are five tips to avoid being a victim of tax scams:
File Early
Recognizing Medicare Fraud and Abuse By Kathy Jones, Medicare Assistance Program Supervisor
Medicare fraud occurs when someone knowingly deceives Medicare to receive payment or to receive a higher payment than they should. Anyone can commit or be involved in fraud, including doctors, other providers, and Medicare beneficiaries. Listed below are some examples of Medicare fraud and what you can do to help detect and report it.
BILLING FRAUD If you have Original Medicare, your doctor should not: • Charge you for most preventive services • Bill Medicare for services that reflect a more severe illness than actually existed or a more expensive treatment than was provided • Offer tests or other services that you do not need, especially if the doctor says that the more tests you receive, the cheaper they are • Routinely waive your coinsurance (providers can waive cost-sharing for patients with great financial need, but not regularly) Review your Medicare Summary Notices for errors and report anything suspicious to Medicare: • Compare the dates and services on your calendar with the statements you get from Medicare to make sure you received each service listed and that all the details are correct. • Check your claims early – the sooner you see and report errors, the sooner you can help stop fraud. Log into (or create) a secure Medicare account at medicare.gov to view your Original Medicare claims as soon as they're processed, or call (800) 633-4227.
MARKETING AND ENROLLMENT FRAUD When you receive an unsolicited phone call from a company you have no prior relationship with: • A company represents itself as coming from or sent by Medicare, Social Security or Medicaid 12
• An agent initiates a discussion about other insurance products, such as life insurance annuities, during a visit or meeting about a Part C or Part D Medicare product • You signed up for a plan after being told by a company that certain prescriptions or services were covered, but after reviewing your Explanation of Benefits, you found they were not covered by the plan and you received a bill instead Make sure to verify any marketing information you receive in the plan’s benefit manual or by calling the plan directly. Avoid enrolling in error by confirming whether the plan: • Provides drug coverage • Offers coverage through the coverage gap • Has your providers, hospitals, and pharmacies in their network • Offers additional benefits, such as vision or dental NOTE: Always make sure you understand what the plan offers you and how all your benefits are affected.
The earlier you file your taxes, the sooner you will get any refunds owed. Doing so will also make it much more difficult for tax scammers to beat you to the punch.
Protect Your Passwords Try to use long phrases that will make it hard for a hacker to break. Your name, birthday or even those of your kids are not great passwords.
Be Cybersecure
Don’t log in into bank or investment accounts on unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Do not prepare and file your tax returns on a public computer. Back up your computer on a regular basis, ideally to the cloud or another offsite server. Finally, invest in a shredder, and shred all paperwork that contains your personal information.
Avoid Phone Fraud
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not call you out of the blue. Likewise, IRS employees will not email you. If someone calls and claims to be from the IRS, hang up!
Report Tax Fraud ASAP If you think you may be a victim of tax fraud or scam, the IRS has laid out all the steps to take on its official site, IRS.GOV. Or call the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at (800) 366-4484.
Ask to receive information about the plan’s benefits in writing. If you suspect that an agent is not following the rules, save documented proof such as the agent’s business card or marketing materials. If you find out that your plan has made fraudulent claims about your health or drug coverage, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to dis-enroll from your current plan and switch to another one. To report fraud, contact Medicare (800) 633-4227, the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center at (877) 808-2468, or the Inspector General’s fraud hotline at (800) 447-8477. Medicare will not use your name while investigating if you do not want them to. Sources: www.medicareinteractive.gov, www.forbes.com
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Finding Your Roots Through
GENEALOGY Learning about those who came before us can reveal surprising information – and provide new insight into what makes us who we are. BY STEVE CLEM Genealogy – the study of an individual’s family history – is a popular hobby for young and old alike. In the digital age, tracing your family tree is easier than ever due to the wealth of information available online. Census records, once the reason for a journey to the National Archives to search through hours of microfilm, are now searchable online. In the Tulsa area, there are excellent resources to guide you and provide a portal to online databases. You’ll also find an abundance of local genealogy materials to augment your research. ESTABLISHING ROOTS If you have never researched your ancestry, the obvious question might be, “Why is genealogy important?” “A family without the knowledge of their history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots,” said Phil Goldfarb, president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa. “It is my strong belief that we should always remember and honor those who came before us, those who sacrificed so much so that we can be what we are now.” Aaron Pope, coordinator for the Genealogy Center of the Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL), agrees. “Knowing about the origin of your family and your roots can help you tap into a part of yourself that you may have never thought about.” Pope says learning who our ancestors were and how they 14
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lived can influence our path. “You might think: ‘I want to follow that example,’ or ‘I’m definitely going in a different direction.’” Some of the more popular reasons people give for exploring their ancestry are to learn the validity of a family story, find any famous relatives, or gain a better understanding of an ancestor’s involvement in a historical event such as World War II. Others research to assess the risk of getting medical conditions that can be inherited. ASK A LIBRARIAN TCCL’s Genealogy Center, housing one of the largest genealogy collections in Oklahoma, is inside Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St. in Tulsa. With a library card, you can access records starting in the 1500s and military records which go back to the Revolutionary War. “Also, census records, birth records, death records, marriage records, and a lot more,” Pope explained. “Often, people can
find family trees from people who might be related to them, and learn from their information.” The center has many local history books, collections of family histories, and Daughters of the American Revolution records. Researchers can also review the Dawes Rolls which lists individuals found eligible for citizenship in the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole Nations between 1898 and 1914. TCCL’s center also has history collections of nearby states that fit the migration pattern of families who settled in Oklahoma. “Passport records also offer great information,” said Goldfarb, who is the author of “A Page of History: Passport Applications Volume 1 & 2.” The book is available at the Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa within the Sherman Miller Jewish Museum of Art, 2021 E. 71st St. He has also compiled a database of Jewish gravesites in Oklahoma. Two of the leading free websites are familysearch.org and findagrave.com. Online genealogy forums and message boards can also be helpful, with information searchable by surname. CLIMBING THE TREE The first step in exploring your family’s history doesn’t even require a computer. “Sit down with your oldest relatives and interview FINDING YOUR ROOTS, continued on page 16.
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Tulsa resident Meegan Mitchell, right, connected with her biological family after registering on a DNA database site.
them,” Goldfarb said. “Ask them, ‘Do you know where your family is from? Who was the first one who came over on the ship?’ Because unless they are Native Americans, everyone immigrated one way or another.” In addition to gathering names, dates, and places, Goldfarb suggests asking questions such as “What kind of games did you play growing up?” and “What was your favorite toy and why” – answers that will help paint a picture of a person’s life. Consider letting local experts help you on your quest. “Come into the TCCL Genealogy Center,” Pope said. Staff will help searchers fill out a family tree starting with known information. “If we know parents and grandparents, we can start with the 1940 census, locating the person who would be in that and start working backward.”
Meegan Mitchell, left, with her half-sister Susie, discovered through Ancestry DNA.
After Meegan Mitchell found her biological father through DNA, she discovered that he reminded her of her son at about the same age.
IT’S IN THE GENES Genetic genealogy is the latest tool being used to identify individuals in family trees. DNA kits, such as those from Ancestry.com and 23andme, start at around $50. Some provide DNA matches within five to six generations on both sides of the family. Registering your DNA with a database site can sometimes yield surprises. That was the case for a Tulsa woman whose Ancestry.com results changed her life.
Meegan Mitchell and her biological father.
Growing up, Meegan Mitchell knew two things. “I knew that I was adopted and that I was half Shawnee Indian,” she said. Once she had grandkids, Mitchell
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began wondering about her other half. Her Ancestry DNA results pointed to Northern Europe.
“I know that not everybody who discovers their family through Ancestry has such a wonderful experience, but it’s been a blessing in my life,” she said.
“I didn’t even read the report,” she said. “I took a screenshot of the pie chart, sent it to my kids, and thought that would be the end of it.” Two days later, Mitchell received an email through Ancestry from her halfsister Susie. The two women quickly arranged to meet, and Mitchell later traveled to Texas to meet her biological father. “They accepted me into their family like nobody’s business. I was just floored,” she said. “And my kids have been very welcoming to that whole discovery.” Mitchell learned the circumstances of her parents’ brief romance in Norman, Oklahoma while her father was in the Navy. “If you look at my father’s Navy photo and my son’s Army induction photo at about the same age, the resemblance is uncanny,” Mitchell said. Uncovering details about Mitchell’s biological mother has been harder. Through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, she learned her mother died at age 28. “I’m curious to find out what happened. My daughter has some health issues, so it would be nice to find out her medical history,” Mitchell explained. Last September, Mitchell attended a family reunion, finally meeting her halfbrother and another halfsister.
SHAKING THE TREE Law enforcement agencies are uploading genetic information to DNA databases to solve crimes, a process that concerns some data privacy advocates. In 2018, California investigators compared DNA from a cold case crime scene to a genealogy database and got a hit to a family. From there it was a matter of determining which family member committed the crime. The result was the arrest and conviction of California’s Golden State Killer. Whether genealogy DNA should be accessible to law enforcement is a hot privacy issue. At least two states have passed laws restricting this use. One of the top genealogy DNA sites, 23andme.com, vows to use all legal resources to resist law enforcement requests in a statement on their website. LEGACY Regardless of your reason for embarking on the journey, tracing your family tree can be rewarding. For the researcher, the discovery of an ancestor in a census record is a special kind of excitement. And, as a legacy, it can be information passed down to generations to come. “I think it is very important to remember your past relatives. And hopefully, your future ones will remember you,” said Goldfarb.
“Tracing Your Heritage: Where to Begin” Meet Aaron Pope of the Tulsa City – County Library Genealogy Center and discover local resources for finding your roots. Thursday, March 17 • 10 a.m. Frossard Auditorium at Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa
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Author, Filmmaker Speaks at Tulsa Town Hall
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BY STEVE CLEM
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. is an awardwinning filmmaker, literary scholar, author, and journalist. As host of the PBS series “Finding Your Roots,” Gates and his researchers reveal remarkable family histories to their notable guests. Dr. Gates will be the featured speaker on April 8th in Tulsa Town Hall’s 2021-2022 season of speakers. Ahead of his Tulsa appearance, Gates told LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine about some of the most significant things his guests have learned through exploring their roots. “Most profound are the family mysteries we've helped solve through DNA science paired with our team's relentless genealogical research,” he said.
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Gates also cites the epiphanies his guests experience when they see themselves in history, “while gaining a deeper appreciation for the backstory of their families and how they are part of a much deeper narrative.” “Also key is how the DNA findings we reveal to our guests can surprise them, especially when it comes to the connections we discover between them and others. The more powerful reveal is what these findings reinforce about our common humanity,” Gates said.
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Tulsa’s Longest Established Businesses
More than a century ago, all kinds of Tulsa businesses began popping up as oil exploration in the area exploded. Here, we delve into the history of a few of these long-established local businesses, many of which have already celebrated their 100th birthdays. BY LINDSAY MORRIS MAYO HOTEL The Mayo Hotel opened in 1925 after two brothers – Cass and John Mayo – decided to try their luck at creating a first-class lodging experience in what was then the Oil Capital of the World. They built a 19-story, Art Deco-style building, the tallest building in Oklahoma at that time. Its 600 rooms featured the most modern amenities. The hotel attracted famous guests including President John F. Kennedy, Bob Hope, Babe Ruth, Lucille Ball, Charlie Chaplin, and Elvis Presley. The hotel earned a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 but went out of business just one year later. Over the next 30 years, it fell into disrepair. The Snyder family of Tulsa purchased it in 2001 for $250,000. After a $42 million historic renovation, The Mayo Hotel reopened its doors in late 2009. It now offers 102 guest rooms, 76 private residences, a rooftop bar, and event spaces. MOORE FUNERAL HOMES James Herbert Moore and sons founded Moore Undertakers in the early 1900s. Following a move to Tulsa, the company became Moore Funeral Home in 1932. Dr. Joseph Moore now oversees the operation of four Tulsa facilities. “My dad ( Joe M. Moore) was the president of the company until he passed away at age 92, 10 years ago,” Dr. Moore said. “A large percentage of businesses that have been open a long time would be funeral homes since it’s our families helping yours."
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Moore Funeral Homes now has 35 full-time employees and 18 part-time employees. The company bought Fitzgerald Funeral Service more than a decade ago. Dr. Moore says the success of the business has been that they have moved with Tulsa, building new locations where the population has shifted and grown. KEENER OIL & GAS COMPANY Keener Oil & Gas Company was founded in the early 1900s by D. A. Bartlett, grandfather of former Tulsa Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett Jr. The company started operations in Pennsylvania but moved to Oklahoma in the early 1900s. After D.A. Bartlett died in 1922, David A. Bartlett and Dewey F. Bartlett Sr. took the helm and changed the company’s name to Keener Oil Company. The firm owned coal reserves, oil tank cars, and an oilfield supply business. Keener Oil Company’s discovery of 2nd Wilcox production in Seminole County, Oklahoma, during the 1960s and 1970s, set off a mini-boom of exploration activity in that area. Keener Oil & Gas Company (renamed in 1994) continued its growth with principal ownership by Dewey Sr.'s three children, Dewey Bartlett Jr., Joan Atkinson, and Michael Bartlett. Dewey Bartlett Jr. became the managing partner in 1987 and president of the corporation in 1994. He and his son, Dewey F. Bartlett III, now own the company. PSO Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) was originally Vinita Electric Light, Ice and Power Company, chartered in 1889 to provide electric service
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in Indian Territory. With few wired homes and businesses, the company needed to supplement its income. So PSO had all kinds of subsidiaries, including a railway, soda-pop bottling plant, meat-packing plant, and ice production. The utility was incorporated on May 29, 1913, and based its operations in Oklahoma City. The original electric systems that made up PSO included plants in Tulsa, Vinita, Atoka, Coalgate, Lehigh, and Guthrie. The company, originally owned by Chicagobased Middle West Holdings, moved its headquarters to Tulsa in 1916. In 2000, PSO’s owners merged with American Electric Power. PSO now provides power to 30,000 square miles of Oklahoma from Elk City to Chickasha and Atoka to Vinita. FLINTCO In 1908, Flintco began operations as Tulsa Rig, Reel, and Manufacturing Company (TRR), a supplier of drilling and pumping equipment for the growing oil industry. In 1919, C.W. Flint took full ownership of TRR and expanded operations to include oil field lumberyards and the building of derricks. During the years before World War II, the company constructed Army bases and airfields for the U.S. government. In 1949, TRR took on its first remodel construction project at Hillcrest Medical Center. In 1969, the business changed its name to Flintco, Inc. Flintco expanded with offices in Oklahoma City, Memphis, Albuquerque, and Springdale, Arkansas in the 1980s and ‘90s. In 2013, Alberici Corporation acquired Flintco. In 2016, the company opened an office in Houston and began pursuing industrial work. The company now offers a full range of construction services and employs more than 700 people. IKE’S CHILI Established in 1908, Ike's Chili has been passed down through four generations. Ike's is believed to be Tulsa's oldest restaurant. Ike Johnson and his nephew, Ivan “I.O.” Johnson, opened their first restaurant at 2nd Street and Boston Avenue, just a year after statehood. According to Ike’s website, “Will Rogers was a regular fan of our chili. Any time he visited Tulsa he had to get his chili fix.” Ike’s Chili Parlor gained national fame during the 1960s when actress Peggy Cass announced it as the best chili in the country on the television show “What’s My Line?” Ike Johnson died in 1928, but his chili recipe lives on. Ike’s has had multiple locations in Tulsa throughout the years, with locations at 712 S. Boston and 5941 E. Admiral Pl. for several decades. The current solitary location is at 1503 E. 11th St., on Tulsa’s stretch of Route 66. MRS. DEHAVEN’S FLOWER SHOP Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower Shop's roots go back to 1905, when fresh-cut flowers were not commonly sold or shipped around the world like they are now. Josephine DeHaven built her first greenhouse to grow flowers that year, selling them in the Shackles Drug Store. As the business grew, Josephine opened a "Flower Room" at Miss Jackson's fine dress shop. After five relocations, Mrs. DeHaven's took root at its present site at 15th Street and South Boston Avenue. While traveling to a floral convention in New Orleans in 1944, Josephine was killed in an automobile accident in Tupelo, Mississippi. Trula Austin, who had worked for the shop since the age of 16, became the proprietor and continued in that role until her death in 1978. The shop is currently owned by Terrie Burton, an award-winning Oklahoma florist and international floral design instructor.
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THE TULSA WORLD The Tulsa World began publication on September 14, 1905 – two years before Oklahoma’s statehood. Founded by J.R. Brady, the World began as a four-page weekly produced on West Third Street. The early Tulsa World struggled and, in 1906, real estate investor George G. Bayne bought the publication. In 1911, Bayne called on young journalist Eugene Lorton to take control of editorial operations. After turning the World into a profitable venture, Lorton acquired full control of the paper in September 1917. In 1918, Lorton built the five-story World building at 315 S. Boulder Ave., added another four stories in 1920, and a new press building immediately to the north in 1948. In 1975, the World added new presses and editorial space on Main Street. BH Media Group bought the publication in 2013 then sold it to Lee Enterprises in 2020.
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TULSA LANDMARKS Award-winning filmmaker, photographer, and writer Patrick McNicholas is the artist behind Time-Travel Tulsa. His photography showcases the past in the present.
Then & Now
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At the 1953 International Petroleum Exposition, the first rendition of a towering golden statue resembling an oilfield worker made its appearance. “The Golden Driller,” was funded by Mid-Continent Supply Company of Ft. Worth, Texas.
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In 1959, Mid-Continent returned to the exposition with a second statue. This version was a driller climbing the side of an oil rig, known as “The Roustabout.” A more permanent guest began greeting visitors near the entrance of the massive expo center in 1966: the Golden Driller we know today. At 76 feet tall and close to 22 tons, the Driller was modeled after a real oil field worker. His right arm rests on an authentic oil derrick.
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SPOTLIGHT THEATRE Performance art theater Riverside Drive
The Spotlight Theatre, was built in 1928 as a studio and residence for music teacher Patti Adams Shriner. Designed by architect Bruce Goff, the building contained a recital hall, practice rooms, and a living space. Its striking round window of etched glass overlooks the Arkansas River at 1381 S. Riverside Dr. Ultimately, Shriner lost her studio and home to a mortgage company during the early 1930s, and it was resold. Actor Richard Mansfield Dickinson bought the building in 1941 for $2,500, opening it as a speech and drama studio. He eventually began staging theatrical plays with a group he named the Tulsa Spotlighters, a tradition that continues today. The theater is now a nonprofit where audiences can attend children's plays and The Drunkard melodrama. Check out the shows and be sure to ask for a tour of the historic building.
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building once housed a market, restaurant, ware store, barbershop, and Shaw Brothers Motor ice. The business is seen here alongside the Bob s & The Texas Playboys tour bus.
oration of the building was underway in 1994; ever, the east end of the building where Shaw hers once operated was destroyed.
CIRCLE CINEMA Historic art house theater Kendall Whittier District
Opened in the summer of 1928, Circle Theater was the newest addition to the already popular Whittier Square shopping district. The theater was housed inside the Chilton Building along with nine apartments above the theater and a storefront beside the theater entrance. Throughout the 1960s, Circle Cinema saw its largest crowds. Interior renovations were underway by 1963. In 2003, the theater was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and by 2014 the original pipe organ was returned and reinstalled. Today it is once again a flourishing local theater providing all types of films from around the world.
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Tulsa Historical Society & Museum Tulsa Historical Society & Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and presenting Tulsa’s history – and telling the stories of all its citizens. BY TIFFANY HOWARD Photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
H MICHELLE PLACE THSM Executive Director
oused within the Sam Travis Mansion off South Peoria Avenue, the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum (THSM) was originally the family home of Tulsa resident Sam Travis. Constructed in 1919 from wealth made in oil, the Travis Mansion was built in the Italianate Revival style. The mansion was facing demolition in the 1990s until it was purchased by the Tulsa Historical Society in 1997, thanks to additional support provided by the Tulsa Tribune Foundation. The museum opened in its current location in 2004. After a series of renovations and expansions, THSM reopened in 2008 with additional public space.
MAGGIE BROWN THSM Director of Exhibits
TELLING ALL OF TULSA'S STORIES With the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre in 2021, Tulsa as a whole has been experiencing
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a great reckoning around how the history of our city has been passed down. And as the official keepers of Tulsa’s history, THSM recognizes how great their responsibility is in telling all of “There’s been an Tulsa’s stories, awakening in that not just certain history has always glamorized parts. been written by the
cover a range of topics in hopes that everyone can find something they are interested in.”
victors, or those who “There’s been had the power.” an awakening – MICHELLE PLACE in that history Executive Director has always been Tulsa Historical Society & Museum written by the ONGOING victors, or those EXHIBITS who had the power,” said A few of the exhibits are Michelle Place, THSM executive more ongoing than others, like director. “When I became the the Timeline of Tulsa History, the executive director in 2012, there History of the Travis Mansion, and was much more talk about the 1921 a virtual exhibit on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre at that time, and my Race Massacre that includes every staff and I made a commitment to known item in their collection one another that we were going to related to the massacre. tell all of Tulsa’s stories, not just the oil story.” Museum staff members are often asked why they don’t just display THSM offers eight different all their artifacts at once, and the exhibits, most of which rotate answer to this is multi-fold. First, fairly regularly. “Exhibits are a their archival collection is far too story-telling project,” said Maggie large, as it includes items that Brown, director of exhibits. “When predate Oklahoma statehood and you’re talking about history, you runs all the way to the present day. use different items to highlight and Second, items have more meaning explain how those items fit into when they are organized around an that story. The exhibits change at exhibit theme meant to highlight different times with the idea that their historical significance. And someone could visit every couple third, the deterioration process is of months and there would be unfortunately expedited when an something new to see. We try to item is on display; artifacts need to
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Fashionably Fun The Tulsa Historical Society & Museum is currently featuring a “Fashionably Tulsa” exhibit, with clothing items spanning from the early 20th century into the 1970s. Another soon-to-be featured exhibit will display the retro kitsch of the Route 66 era and the specific significance Tulsa brought to the iconic Mother Road. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for one of THSM’s most popular events, the summer Chautauqua. Happening under a tent on the sprawling THSM front lawn from June 7 to 11, this year’s theme is “Surviving the Sixties: Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll.” Guests are invited to bring a picnic and listen to five talented scholars deliver entertaining and educational historical presentations and workshops as the following people: Allen Ginsberg, Christopher Isherwood, Timothy Leary, Cass Elliot, and John Lennon. You really don’t want to miss this! When you visit THSM, remember that if you see something that speaks to you, the museum can create a digital copy of almost anything for a small fee.
Oil baron Sam Travis built the mansion in 1919 in Italianate Revival style.
The libarary of the Sam Travis home as photographed in the 1920s.
many stories to be told,” said Place. “But of course, we can’t tell stories without the donation of artifacts and photographs from the public. There has traditionally been an issue When deciding on a new with historical museums that exhibit theme, Brown and staff minority populations do not first have to decide if they have trust the majority populations enough artifacts to support with their story. And so that a certain idea. Because they takes effort on our part to do not purchase any sort of build those relationships and collections to display, THSM that trust in order to tell their relies heavily on the community stories, which is so important “We’re always looking for for donated items. Some of the to us because we want to tell items on their “wish list” include exhibit ideas, and the great thing more than just the oil history of about Tulsa is that there are so photographs, city directories, Tulsa.” eventually be returned to their climate-controlled, acid-free storage environment away from light as a way to preserve them for generations to come.
Indian Territory era artifacts, items relating to Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, diaries, journals, video, clothing, oral histories and more (see the full list at tulsahistory.org). Everything must have a Tulsa or northeast Oklahoma connection, and they are always looking for items from groups that have tended to be left out of history – either racially, culturally or otherwise.
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Hall, the first building of the new school, was completed in 1908 and was quickly followed by two other buildings. In 1918, the Methodist Church proposed building a college in Tulsa, using money donated by Tulsa oilman Robert M. McFarlin. It was soon apparent that Tulsa could not yet support two competing schools. In 1920, Kendall College merged with the proposed McFarlin College to become The University of Tulsa. TU’s McFarlin Library was named after the oilman, while Henry Kendall’s name lives on in the Kendall College of Arts and Sciences.
GO TU! The History of the University of Tulsa BY KAREN SZABO
LITTLE SCHOOL ON THE PRAIRIE The University of Tulsa’s roots reach back to 1882 when it was the Presbyterian School for Girls. Located in downtown Muskogee, Indian Territory, the small boarding school offered primary education to the young women of the Creek Nation. The school expanded in 1894 to become Henry Kendall College, named in honor of the Rev. Henry Kendall, first general secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions. Kendall College was granted the first post-secondary degree in Oklahoma in June 1898 and moved to a larger campus donated by Creek Nation Chief Pleasant Porter.
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According to the Oklahoma Historical Society, the school struggled through its first decade until 1906 when school officials asked the Synod of Indian Territory to assume control and seek a new location for the college. TULSA TIME The oil-rich Tulsa community presented an attractive bid to trustees in 1907 that included $100,000, 20 acres of land, and a guarantee for utilities and streetcar service. The college opened to 35 students in September 1907, two months before Oklahoma statehood. Students attended classes at the First Presbyterian Church until permanent buildings could be built. Kendall
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HURRICANES IN TULSA? Until 1922, the university’s football team had a slew of nicknames that included the Kendallites, Presbyterians, Tigers, Orange and Black, and Tulsans. When football coach Howard Archer came to TU that year, he first proposed the name "Golden Tornadoes" based on the team’s new gold and black uniforms and a remark during practice that the team would be “roaring through opponents.” That name belonged to Georgia Tech, however. Archer substituted the term “hurricane” for “tornado,” and a team vote confirmed the official nickname as “Golden Hurricane.” Ten years later, local retail store Clarke’s Good Clothes held a contest to compose the TU fight song. TU student Ben Henneke’s mother heard about the contest and encouraged her son to enter. Henneke won the contest and a $25 prize. He later said that the opening notes of his composition were inspired by the sounds his family's Hoover vacuum cleaner made. POINTS OF PRIDE When Chancellor John D. Finlayson became president in 1928, he made sweeping changes that solidified TU as an independent institution recognized for the quality of its curriculum and faculty. The first change was the opening of a petroleum engineering school. Nearly a century later, TU is known for its petroleum engineering (currently ranked sixth in the nation) and, more recently, energy business programs. Alumni have gone on to executive positions in global oil and gas corporations. Many have struck out on their own and built well-known energy companies from the ground up. Today, TU also embraces alternative energy education and research. The university's most recent Rhodes Scholar was honored for his work on solar power
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storage. In the past two decades, the school has become a powerhouse for degree programs in cybersecurity and computer science.
BRAD R. CARSON PRESIDENT OF TU
"My vision is to continue TU's incredible trajectory to becoming the greatest university between the Rockies and the Mississippi."
TU is distinctive because of the emphasis placed on liberal arts. It's been called "the Harvard of the Midwest" and "Princeton on the Plains." What has become known as the Tulsa Curriculum gives undergraduates a grounding in the arts and humanities. Since July 2014, TU has been a member of the American Athletic Conference. The university has 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams and has won six national championships (three NCAA): four in women's golf and two in men's basketball.
21ST CENTURY CHALLENGES Former Congressman and U.S. Army Under Secretary Brad R. Carson is the 21st president of TU and took the helm in July 2021. "My vision is to continue TU's incredible trajectory to becoming the greatest university between the Rockies and the Mississippi," he said. "The University of Tulsa should be known for excellence in education as well as a hub of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. We are dedicated to student success. We are dedicated to alumni engagement, and we are dedicated to building a city where people want to put down roots and grow with us." THE UNIVERSITY IN TULSA TU’s impact on the city of Tulsa extends beyond its 11th Street campus. Public Radio 89.5 KWGS – the first FM station in Oklahoma – and Classical 88.7 KWTU are non-commercial FM stations broadcasting from Kendall Hall on the TU campus. TU has managed Gilcrease Museum since 2008 through a unique partnership with the City of Tulsa. The university constructed the stateof-the-art Helmerich Center for American Research to house and preserve the vast Gilcrease Library and Archive. In 2012, TU opened the Henry Zarrow Center for Art and Education in the Tulsa Arts District. The university also operates the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities and the TU Institute for Bob Dylan Studies. The university has many other ties within the community through free legal clinics, including the most recent addition to the College of Law: the Buck Colbert Franklin Legal Clinic, which serves the Greenwood District and north Tulsa. Across campus, the Make a Difference Engineering (MADE at TU) program asks students to tackle projects that benefit disabled children and adults in the Tulsa area. The True Blue Neighbors Behavioral Health Clinic located in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood offers free services in English and Spanish. The Department of Psychology also runs multiple labs in which the public is invited to seek assistance for sleeping disorders and traumarelated concerns. TU's nursing students work with multiple healthcare organizations, and the Mary K. Chapman Center provides aid to people with speech and hearing disorders. Dozens of speakers and cultural events are open to the community and most are free of charge, including the Presidential Lecture Series that brings widely recognized authors, academics, and activists to campus. TU students and faculty also offer concerts, art shows, and film festivals throughout the year.
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LIFE EDU Virtual & In-Person Programming
MARCH 2022
Silver Linings Welcome to Silver Linings – LIFE’s weekly video series that reminds us all that attitude is everything – especially when it comes to aging. Check out LIFE’s Facebook page most Wednesdays at facebook.com/LIFESeniorServices for the programs below.
“ Tracing Your Heritage: Where to Begin” Wednesday, March 2 Coordinator Aaron Pope will explain the resources available for researching your family history at the Tulsa City-County Library Genealogy Center at Hardesty Regional Library.
Tracing Your Native Heritage: How to “ Obtain Tribal Membership” • Wednesday, March 9 Chelsea Edwards, supervisor of LIFE’s SeniorLine and Independent Case Management, offers insights and tips for obtaining your tribal membership.
Senior Center Spotlight” “ Functional Movement • Wednesday, March 16
Experience a Functional Movement class to improve strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, and coordination by focusing on basic movements and stimulating major muscle groups.
Crafting with Roxanne” “ Wednesday, March 23 Create a memory box in honor of a loved one. You’ll need a memory box of any size with either a fabric or craft paper background; a photo of your loved one; small personal keepsakes that remind you of them such as a watch, jewelry, or handkerchief; glue or a glue gun; straight pins, and quarter-inch ribbon.
Defining and Coping with Generational Trauma” “ Wednesday, March 30 Erin Powell, LIFE’s behavioral health specialist, will discuss how trauma in one generation can impact a family for generations to come.
Community Education
PRESS: Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education & Support Services Thursdays, March 3 – April 28 • 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS) is a free series of classes helpful for those diagnosed with PD within the past five years and their caregivers. The nine-week program empowers families dealing with Parkinson’s to feel more in control and optimistic. To register, call the APDA office at (918) 747-3747 or email apdaok@apdaparkinson.org.
Basics of Medicare” “ Wednesday, March 16 • 10 a.m. – Noon Legacy Plaza East Conference Center, 5330 E. 31st St.
“Basics of Medicare” is designed specifically for those newly eligible or soon-tobe eligible for Medicare. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189.
Tracing your Heritage: Where to Begin” “ Thursday, March 17 • 10 a.m. Frossard Auditorium at Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St.
Aaron Pope, Coordinator of the Tulsa City-County Library Genealogy Center, will share the basics of genealogy, tips for getting started on your family history, and resources available to help, followed by a tour of the Center. Masks are recommended. Make a reservation by calling (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181 or sign up online at LIFEseniorservices.org/RSVP.
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LIFE LESSONS PAULINE MORTON
By Paula Brown, Assistant Editor
A special thanks to the staff at Centenarians of Oklahoma (centenariansok.com) for facilitating this interview.
When a 102-year-old wise woman speaks, you listen! As part of our LIFE Lessons quarterly feature, I spoke with centenarian Pauline Morton. Pauline was born in 1919 in Denison, Texas. She married her husband, Howard, in 1951 in Tulsa. Pauline and her husband spent many years on a farm, and Pauline has happy memories of this time in her life. "Horses, cows," she said, "but no goats or chickens." Pauline worked for Vandevers Department Store in Tulsa for a quarter-century and later had a career at Tulsa Tech. She was inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma in June 2019. She has a son in Tulsa and daughter in Claremore.
What are some of the most important lessons your life experiences have taught you? “Never let anyone tell you you’re old. If you stop acting young, you’ll get old, and that’s all there is to it! I’ve never thought of myself as being old." "I’ve had a wonderful life and wasn’t sick much. Stay away from doctors because they will always find something wrong, so I just don’t go.”
Stay Busy
Pauline worked at Vandevers Department store for 25 years, fitting shoes to children’s feet. She then worked at TulsaTech where she received an award for 17 years of service at an assembly. Though organizers at first allotted each recipient 15 minutes, they told Pauline she could have extra time. “I spoke for 45 minutes to the crowd,” she said. “I’m not sure if 200 or 500 people were there, but I still laugh at this story. I wish I had taped it.”
Help Others
“There are always little things you can do to please people. Go out of your way to help senior citizens. Be kind. Help anyone who needs help.”
Have Fun
One time Pauline made a pecan pie and included a dough imprint of her grandson’s hand on the top of the pie. When the exhibitors asked what that was on top, she chuckled, “My grandson had a hand in this pie.” They all laughed as she told this story, and her pie won first place at the fair. “I love to wear gaudy jewelry. I love anything glittery – no one notices me if I don’t have all my jewelry on!”
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“There are always little things you can do to please people. Go out of your way to help senior citizens. Be kind. Help anyone who needs help.” – Pauline Morton
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LIFE PACE Provides Caregiving Relief BY ADRIAN ROLLE, INTAKE MANAGER
By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be older than 65, a milestone for the United States population. Already, an estimated 53 million people are currently providing care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). Nearly one in four family caregivers say providing care has caused their own physical health to decline, the NAC reports. LIFE PACE – a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly – is a comprehensive, coordinated senior healthcare program that uses a team approach to provide a variety of services: medical care, skilled therapies, behavioral health, dietary and nutritional support, nursing, transportation, social workers, engaging activities, hospitalizations, caregiver training, basic health supplies, durable medical equipment, and more. LIFE PACE can support caregivers by providing respite with adult day health, support with activities of daily living, or supervision so caregivers can return to work, or just take a much-needed break. A study done in 2018 showed that caregivers with a loved one enrolled in a PACE program had a 58% reduction in caregiver burden. Knowing these needs are met gives family members room to be more of a loved one than a caregiver. Research has also found that caregiver burden and stress predict nursing home placement of loved ones. One of the goals of PACE is to keep participants living in their own homes as long as safely possible. Programs like LIFE PACE recognize the importance of supporting caregivers so participants can maintain better health and prevent or reduce hospitalizations and nursing home admissions. As the senior population continues to grow and long-term care becomes increasingly more expensive, the need for family caregivers will become even more crucial to the well-being of seniors. LIFE PACE can provide a vital impact on the lives of seniors by supplying the care they need to maintain their independence. It can also give family caregivers the support they need to provide the best care they can – so families can focus more on life.
If you or someone you care about could benefit from LIFE PACE, contact a LIFE PACE specialist at (918) 938-7653 or (918) 938-7660 (en Español).
LIFE’s Adult Day Health Safe, affordable daytime care for older adults. 3 locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow 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, therapeutic individual and group 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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TABLE FOR TWO
GLASSWARE
While good beer tastes great right out of a can or bottle, serving it in the proper glassware can add to the experience. Much like with wine or whiskey, pouring beer into a glass makes the color and clarity visible and releases carbonation and gasses that add to the aromas.
1 CHAMPAGNE-STYLE GLASSES These can be used for hard ciders or German pilsners, for example. The long, narrow body prevents the carbonation from dissipating too quickly and showcases the “bubbles” and color.
2 GOBLET OR CHALICE A heavy, thick-walled glass goblet or chalice looks impressive and provides a wide mouth for deep sips of darker, stronger beers such as imperial porters or brown ales.
3 PINT GLASSES
The traditional pint glass is a cupboard standard and works well for a wide range of brews, from English bitters to IPAs and pale ales. Even porters and stouts can be enjoyed by the pint.
4 SNIFTER GLASSES
Snifters with their bowl-style body and narrower mouth capture and enhance the aromas of strong ales and allow for swirling the liquid to release those aromatic compounds.
DO-IT-YOURSELF
BEER TASTING BY JULIE WEGNER WATSON
For many, the pandemic clipped our wings, forcing us to discover new and closer avenues for adventure and exploration. Watching a foreign film, learning a new language, and sampling new foods or beverages are ways to satisfy our wanderlust. With the growth of the craft beer industry, an immense variety of brews are readily available at local liquor stores, restaurants, and bars, making it simple and convenient to tour the world one glass at a time. HEALTH BENEFITS Plenty of research shows that alcohol abuse can cause several health problems, but moderate consumption of alcohol may have health benefits for seniors. Some studies have suggested that light to moderate beer intake may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease, improved blood sugar control, stronger bones, and reduced dementia risk. However, the key is moderation. Heavy and binge drinking have been shown to have the opposite effects. BEER FLIGHTS Beer flights are the perfect way to enjoy beer in moderation while expanding your palate. A selection of sample-sized brews, normally four to eight varieties in 3-to
THE ABCs OF
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The explosion of the craft beer scene with its ever-expanding offerings is a boon to brew lovers, but it can also be intimidating. Many factors determine a type of beer, including ingredients, region of origin, and brewing method. Here are some basics to get you started on your own adventure.
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“We offer four different flights at our downtown location,” says McNellie’s COO Jim O’Connor, who views flights as a delicious way to educate customers about the types and styles of beer. A flight of beer from Marshall Brewing Company in Tulsa.
5-ounce glasses, often served on a wooden board or “paddle,” flights can be curated around a “theme,” or chosen at random. Although there are no rules when it comes to savoring flights of beers, there are a few tips that might enhance your experience. Beers are often arranged in color from lightest to darkest. Drinking them in this order, with water in between, prevents the lighter-flavored beers from being overpowered by the taste of the darker, heavier beers. In Tulsa, you can order flights at all of the local craft breweries, many bars, and numerous restaurants. With two locations in Tulsa and a huge array of beers, McNellie’s, an Irish-style pub, is an excellent place to try a flight.
These include the “Oklahoma Breakdown,” five samples from Oklahoma breweries, “Aromatic and Bitter,” “hoppy” beers with a slight bite, “Dark and Roasty,” porters and stouts, and “Belgian Artistry,” Belgian-style beers. “With flights, you can experience different flavors and different profiles all at once,” O’Connor explains. “You might find you like a style of beer that you might not have known about before.” Of course, for those sticking closer to home these days, flights are an easy DIY project. Liquor stores like Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits sell beer singles as an affordable way to try a beer before you commit to a six- or fourpack of a particular brew. Consult with an employee, or simply pick out a few, to create your own tasting. Do you have a craving for more beer knowlege? Quench your thirst by visiting these sites: • craftbeer.com • beeradvocate.com
GLUTEN-FREE BEER
KOLSCH BEERS
This beer is brewed with fermentable sugars and grains that do not contain gluten. These beers can vary in color, flavor, and alcohol content.
A beer that has qualities of both a lager and an ale. Light, with a slightly dry, crisp finish, this is "sessionable" beer (low in alcohol and easy to drink).
EXAMPLES: Stone Brewing Delicious IPA and, locally, any of NEFF Brewing's products.
PORTER A type of ale known for its dark black color and roasted malt aroma. EXAMPLES: Anchor Porter, and locally, Marshall Brewing Co.’s Big Jamoke.
EXAMPLES: Trillium Brewing Company Sprang and, locally, Cabin Boys Cast-Awww.LIFEseniorservices.org Line Kölsch.
RECIPES
Lift a glass and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a DIY beer tasting, but be sure to fill your tummy first. These recipes from tasteofhome.com feature beer in the list of ingredients.
INGREDIENTS:
• ¼ cup beer or beef broth • 4 teaspoons ketchup • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 2 bone-in, ¾-inch thick center-cut pork loin chops • 1/8 teaspoon salt • Dash of pepper • 1 tablespoon canola oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. M ix beer (or broth), ketchup, and brown sugar. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chops on both sides. Add beer mixture to pan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°F, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove chops from pan; keep warm.
Chocolate Guinness Cake
Simple Sweet 'n' Tangy Pork Chops INGREDIENTS:
3. Return sauce to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Serve over pork.
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• 1 small onion, chopped • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1½ cups cubed, peeled potatoes • ¼ cup shredded carrot • 2 cups water •2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes •2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1 cup Guinness (dark beer) • ½ cup butter, cubed • 2 cups sugar • ¾ cup baking cocoa • 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten • ⅔ cup sour cream • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
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1. Place a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook, and stir until tender. Add potatoes, carrots, water, parsley, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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2. Stir in corn, 1¼ cups milk, and bacon. In a small bowl, mix flour and remaining milk until smooth; stir into soup.
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened • 1½ cups confectioners' sugar • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in beer and, if desired, liquid smoke. Heat through.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper; set aside.
• ¼ teaspoon salt • 1/3 teaspoon pepper •A 14 & 3/4-ounce can cream-style corn • 1 ½ cups fat-free milk, divided
Corn Chowder With Potatoes
2. In a small saucepan, heat beer and butter until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in sugar and cocoa until blended. Combine the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; whisk into beer mixture. Combine flour and baking soda; whisk into beer mixture until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
•½ cup cubed, reduced-fat Velveeta
3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45-50 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Remove cake from the pan and place on a platter or cake stand.
•½ cup beer or nonalcoholic beer •½ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and cream; beat until smooth (do not overbeat). Spread mixture on top of the cake. Refrigerate any leftovers.
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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SOUR
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An ale brewed with extra hops. This gives IPAs a bitter taste. IPAs are often “fruitforward” citrus flavors or taste of resin and pine.
These ales are crafted from wild yeast – somewhat like sourdough bread. Belgianstyle lambics are a type of sour beer mixed with fruit.
A popular type of lager that's slightly bitter, with a clear body and crisp finish.
EXAMPLES: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA and, locally, Dead Armadillo’s IPA.
EXAMPLES: New Belgium Sour IPA, and locally, any number of American Solera’s sours.
EXAMPLES: Sierra Nevada Nooner and, locally, Heirloom Rustic Ales’ Pontoon.
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Recommended Reads
Bunkering With Books FOOD VERSUS NUTRITION BY CONNIE CRONLEY The short window between winter and spring holiday feasts seems like a good time to look seriously at what we eat – food versus nutrition. “A SQUARE MEAL” The Great Depression was a pivotal time in the nation’s culinary history. Widespread hunger – about one-fourth of Americans were undernourished – transformed our attitudes to food. That’s the thesis of “A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression,” by food historians Jane Ziegelman and Andrew Coe. Their book starts in World War I, and American Doughboys were the best-fed soldiers in the world. When the nation was still rural, the kitchen was often the biggest room in the house. Farmworkers and harvest crews needed hearty meals, high calories, and large portions. The mid-1920s and urban living changed both the size of housing and our way of eating with new phenomena: kitchenettes, delicatessens, and sandwich shops. The food crisis of the Depression brought seismic changes: the first breadlines (women were barred by social convention), soup kitchens, and governmental food aid for the poor, which was often miserly and moralistic. How to have basic nutrition at low cost introduced recipes for stretching food into loaves (meat combined with bread crumbs and egg), casseroles, and creamed vegetables with a white sauce. Now I know why my Depression-era mother served creamed peas.
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“SALT SUGAR FAT” The bestseller “Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us” by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Michael Moss is a powerful book with a style that is highly readable. Sugar, fat, and salt are “the three pillars of processed food.” I thought I knew the health dangers of highly processed food, especially salty snacks, and sugary treats, but what I didn’t know is how Big Food is akin to Big Tobacco and Big Pharma in a quest to develop unhealthy cravings. Moss studied top food companies and brands (Kraft, General Mills, Coca Cola, Kellogg, Nestle, and others) and learned how scientists use research data to determine the “bliss point” of added sweetness or salt and then engineer food and drink to be more enjoyable, less nutritional and – perhaps worse – addictive. Resulting detriments to health include obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Food research is amazing and it drives marketing. For example, scientists determined which ethnic group likes the saltiest Frito-Lay. I learned why children like sugar more than adults do and why we like sugar at all. Sugar is energy but also an analgesic, not only for broken-hearted lovers; it can quiet crying in a newborn. I learned that babies dislike salt but can be coaxed into it. A craving for salt is another invention of the food industry.
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The addictive qualities of processed food are scary. Sugar, fat, and refined starch activate neurological pleasure centers and light up our brains a bright yellow just as cocaine does. Cheese is the biggest source of saturated fat. Add refined starch, which becomes sugar, and Pow! the brain gets a quick hit. I’ll never look at pizza the same way. “METABOLICAL” “Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine” was written by medical doctor, Robert H. Lustig, M.D. He, too, maintains that Big Food is on the other side of nutrition, that “ultra-processed” foods leave us deficient in vitamins A, C, D, E, and zinc, and that processed foods and beverages are the biggest drivers of disease. He advocates for “real food” and explains why we should eat grass-fed (not grain-fed) beef, pork, and chickens; wild-caught (not farmraised) fish; and eggs from pasture-fed chickens. He tells us omega-3 is a healthy brain food that can reduce depression. He, too, writes that Big Food gives us processed food that is not only unhealthy but addictive. Perhaps not as readable as “Salt Sugar Fat,” this is an informative book. Did I alone not know that healthy unsaturated fat, extra virgin olive oil, becomes unhealthy trans-fat when I use it for sautéing? So much to learn about food.
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perspectives and preparations we all can use to cope. Attend the screening on Thursday, March 10 at Circle Cinema, located in the Kendall Whittier district at 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. Light bites will be served before the start of the event at 5 p.m., and the screening and discussion will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.
Support Oklahoma Businesses at OKGO Market OKGO Market by TulsaGo® will host more than 100 state-wide businesses in March. Makers and retailers from Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Owasso, Lawton, Tahlequah, Norman, Edmond, Enid, Bartlesville, Sand Springs, Altus, Yukon, Claremore, and Ada will join together for what may be one of the largest merchant gatherings in the state of Oklahoma. The one-day marketplace will allow the community to support a wealth of small businesses, all in one place. The OKGO Market initiative is a statewide expansion of the TulsaGo® Market held in the spring of 2021.
Free Screening, Panel Discussion Held at Circle Cinema While death is not an easy topic to discuss, it’s an important one to help prepare you and your loved ones for the inevitable. Anxiety about the end of life happens to almost everyone. Join Hospice of Green Country as they explore death anxiety while screening a docuseries, “Death Land,” one part of
their Hospice Education Institute series. “Death Land,” by journalist Leah Green of “The Guardian,” explores death and death anxiety from varying points of view. At this event, you can expect to hear accompanying commentary from a panel of experts in medicine, hospice care, palliative care, and mental health who will provide different
Admission is free and open to the public. Special-edition, reusable OKGO Market shopping totes can be purchased for $5. OKGO Market is presented by TulsaGo®. For more information, call (918) 533-9650 or email info@okgomarket.com. For a full list of merchants, visit okgomarket.com/merchants.
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The screening is free to attend, but space is limited. Registration is required on Hospice of Green Country’s website, hospiceofgreencountry.org, under News & Events. For more information, call (918) 747-2273. Order online now through midnight, Saturday, March 12 at tulsamastergardeners.org. On Thursday, April 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., your purchases will be waiting for you at a drivethru, no-contact pickup at the Tulsa County Extension Office, 4116 E. 15th St., on Thursday, April 14 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Shoppers can expect to find Oklahoma-made wine, specialty spices and sauces, boutique clothing and apparel, handmade soap, candles, macramé, artisan candies, gift sets, souvenirs, pet accessories, pet treats, jewelry, artwork, home décor, baby and toddler accessories, natural beauty products, leather goods, handcrafted birdhouses, and much more. OKGO Market hand selects merchants intending to provide a well-balanced selection for shoppers who want to support small businesses. The 2022 OKGO Market event will take place on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Central Park Hall at Expo Square at the Tulsa Fairgrounds.
Sponsors include The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation, Hospice Foundation of Oklahoma, Memorial Park Cemetery, and Tulsa Area United Way.
Don’t Miss the Tulsa Master Gardener Plant Sale If you’re a gardener or just enjoy looking at flowers and other plants, the Tulsa Master Gardeners plant sale is a can’t-miss event. The sale helps fund a wide variety of Master Gardener educational and beautification efforts throughout Tulsa County.
Shoppers can select from a wide variety of annual, perennial, and native plants for container and flower gardens. There will also be vegetables, milkweed, and other pollinators available. Whether you’re searching for heirloom tomatoes, basil, begonias, or lavender, you’ll find what you need.
While you’re at the Extension Office, learn about the other programs offered through Tulsa Master Gardeners including soil analysis, diagnosis and treatment advice, and the beautiful demo garden that’s open year-round. The Tulsa Master Gardener Program is sponsored, trained, and supervised by the OSU Cooperative Extension Service which has offices in all 77 Oklahoma counties. For more information about the plant sale and other projects, call (918) 746-3701.
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SHARE YOUR TIME & TALENT To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Paula Brown at pbrown@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.
The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths to it are not found, but made; and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination. – Peter Ellyard
Youth Services of Tulsa
Youth Services of Tulsa (YST) is seeking caring adults to serve as volunteer Safe Place Responders. The organization helps homeless and at-risk youth. Safe Place Responders transport youth in crisis from local Safe Place sites to YST’s adolescent emergency shelter near downtown Tulsa. Safe Place Responders must be at least 21 years old, maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, pass a background screening, and complete training. Safe Place Responders are expected to follow COVID-19 safety protocols. Apply online at yst.org/volunteer or call (918) 582-0061 for more information.
A nimal Aid of Tulsa Animal Aid of Tulsa has been helping save sick and injured stray dogs and cats in Tulsa and surrounding communities since 1961. The organization needs volunteers to work in their thrift store, now located at 6811 E. 21st St. in Tulsa. The Animal Aid thrift store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers assist with sorting, pricing and selling items, cleaning, and other duties. Make a difference in the lives of companion animals by contacting Carrie Clevenger at cclevenger@LIFEseniorservices.org.
Oxley Nature Center
Spring is just around the corner, and Oxley Nature Center at Mohawk Park could use your help. The 800-acre nature preserve has nine miles of trails and is part of the City of Tulsa Parks. They are actively recruiting new volunteers to serve in roles like helping in the visitor center, maintaining trails, working on special projects, and other duties. Volunteers with marketing and public relations skills are also needed. Email Carrie at cclevenger@LIFEseniorservices.org or sign up online at oxleynaturecenter.org/volunteers. You can also call (918) 596-9054.
Coffee Bunker Tulsa's Coffee Bunker is a veteran support organization that provides a drop-in center with a family-friendly atmosphere. Veterans and their families can get together, use computers, enjoy group activities or just hang out. Volunteers are needed to help with special events, assist with the food pantry, perform light housekeeping, and maintain flower beds. Other opportunities include office work and donor relations. You can sign up on their website at coffeebunker.org/volunteer or contact Carrie Clevenger at cclevenger@LIFEseniorservices.org.
For more information about these volunteer opportunities, call LIFE's volunteer program at (918) 664-9000.
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Simple Pleasures BY GAYLE CAMPBELL
This story by Gayle Campbell won the “Cooking Culture” category in the 2021 Writers’ Symposium sponsored by LIFE’s Senior Centers and the Oklahoma Arts Council. Writers were asked to use the theme of food and cooking, and we think you’ll agree “Simple Comforts” does so in a poignant and original way. Campbell’s story is set in a difficult time period where a traditional recipe means more than just sustenance to a struggling family – it offers hope.
2021 Writers’ Symposium Contest Winners DRAWING FROM MEMORY James Laughlin HUMOR Joyce Hanewinkel NON-FICTION Mary O’Toole COOKING CULTURE Gayle Campbell
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Mary Sixkiller sat on the front steps of her log cabin one hot August afternoon in 1863, her mind still whirling and trying to make sense of the happenings of the last week. She could hear her five younger siblings attending to chores or playing quietly in the house. John Martin and Henry were young enough that the direness of their situation hadn’t affected them so much, but Rachel, Lucas and Caroline, were, like Mary, reeling from the losses the Civil War had inflicted upon them. Their father, Redbird Sixkiller, had survived the Cherokee Forced Removal only twenty-five years before, settling in the wild country that many years later would become Adair County, Oklahoma. Now he was off fighting for the same government that had confiscated his land and belongings in Georgia and forced him to walk the Trail of Tears, along with his English wife, Pamelia Whaley. His firstborn son died on this long, tortuous walk to Indian Territory. And yet a year ago he had enlisted in the 3rd Indian Home Guard attached to the Union Army and now Redbird, along with his oldest son Samuel, had taken up arms to protect and preserve the United States of America. Thus Pamelia and children were left to fend for themselves in this inhospitable area. Life had become increasingly difficult since the war began. All able-bodied men were serving – some opted for the Union, and others supported the Confederacy – so all farming and other chores were left to the women. Units from both sides regularly came
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through scavenging for any crops or livestock they could find to feed the troops, leaving very little behind for the women and children. The Sixkiller family was also used to bushwhackers coming through to steal anything of value and just generally wreaking havoc. These were ferocious gangs of young men bent on doing harm to the Union Army and inciting fear among those left behind. But last week when Pamelia and Mary heard hoof beats coming up the path to the cabin, their hearts began to beat faster, thinking that perhaps Redbird or Samuel had been granted a few days leave and was coming to check on the family. Pamelia had been holding her youngest child, Willie Green, while she picked through some snap beans she had managed to grow in her scraggly garden. She stood up with the baby still in her arms and ran to the open door of the cabin. Mary was close behind her mother when she heard gunshots ring out. She stood in horror as she watched her mother and baby brother fall to the floor, victims of a bushwhacker’s bullets. Mary ran to them and shouted at Rachel to grab whatever rags she could find to staunch the flow of blood that was quickly covering the cabin porch. But she knew instantly that it was too late, that her mother and Willie Green were gone, and she was now the caretaker of her family. Such a heavy responsibility for a young woman of eighteen years! So now a week later Mary was trying to think what she could do
to bring a little joy to her brothers and sisters. As she looked around for inspiration, her eyes caught something she had all but forgotten – a half hidden grapevine that was surprisingly full of ripe little possum grapes! And Mary knew just what to do! She quickly gathered an apron full of the purple fruit and then went to stir up the cooking fire. After washing the grapes, she threw them in an iron pot, added water, and set the pot on the fire. While the grapes were cooking, she gathered flour and the bit of sugar and lard she had stored away, and mixed it into a dough. When the fruit was bubbling, she pinched off walnut sized pieces of dough, deftly patted them with her hands into dumplings, and dropped them into the hot juice, just as she had seen her mother do. Although Pamelia was not Cherokee herself, she had learned this traditional recipe from her mother-in-law Gu-Er-Tsa. As the aroma wafted from the iron pot into the cabin, all the children came running out to see where the alluring smell was coming from. Grape dumplings – their favorite treat! They could hardly believe their eyes, or their noses! Mary told them all to run grab a tin cup and a spoon so that as soon as the delightful concoction was ready, they could all eat their fill. For a few minutes at least, they were able to forget the tragedies of the war and just be a family, enjoying this delicious treat that Mary had lovingly prepared for them, passing along a cherished traditional recipe to yet another generation.
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CEMETERY LOTS 3 Memorial Park Burial Spaces 3 spaces in Memorial Park, spaces 1, 2 and 3, lot 85 section 35. According to Memorial Park the spaces in this section sell for $2800 each. I will sell these 3 spaces for $1,500 each and I will not separate. Buyer pays for transfer fee. Call (918) 406-3840. Adjoining Plots in Memorial Park Prime location. Priced to sell. Section 12, Lot 185, Spaces 3 & 4 for $3,000. Call Pris (918) 446-0318. Cemetery Lots Memorial Park, Tulsa Two prime lots in Section 28, Garden of the Apostles. $1,500 for each, will not divide. Shaded by two trees, in the middle of the cemetery. Beautiful view. (918) 697-5505. Garden of Light in Memorial Park 2 spaces with crypts for $4,500. 3 spaces without crypts for $4500. Located in section 41, lot 27. Garden of Light is a beautiful area near a creek and trees. Very pretty and well maintained. Call (918) 957-4555. Lot in Tulsa Memorial Park Tulsa Memorial Park Cemetery plot for sale. Space 6, lot 67, in section 36. Asking $1,000. Call (949) 969-4564. If you receive a busy signal from your land line, please use your cell phone to call. Memorial Park – Garden of the Apostles Four spaces including vaults at Memorial Park Section 28-Lot V35. Retail value $2,850 each. Will sell all 4 spaces for $8,500. Call (918) 855-2211 or email Bday@cbtulsa.com. Memorial Park Plots For Sale Spaces 5 & 6 Lot 180 Section 37 and spaces 1,2,3,4,5,6 Lot 172 Section 43. Asking $1,000 each. Buyer pays transfer fee. (918) 284-5089.
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FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Final Expense Life Insurance Are you overpaying for burial insurance? We are Tulsa Life Insurance Brokers with access to several premium national Insurance companies. We will find you the best coverage at the lowest cost. A+ BBB rating! Call for your free consultation. Mike Corey, North American Senior Benefits, (918) 516-5173. 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. 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,
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FINE CHINA/ GLASSWARE FOR SALE Franciscan Desert Rose 4-Place setting dinnerware plus several service items in excellent condition. Total $750. Discontinued pattern 1950's Spring Rose 8-Place setting fine bone china dinnerware. Total $300. Call (918) 906-4671 for pictures, or for an appointment to view at 4th & Sheridan location. China hutch and dining table also available. Stamp Collection Unique US stamp collection. 1945-1982. 20 plus binders of blocks of new stamps. First day covers commemorative issues. Some binders approximately $50 in stamp value alone. Outstanding when reviewed by a Tulsa stamp collector president. If interested, please call (918) 527-3528.
GARDENING/LAWN CARE AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Snow removal. Leaf Removal. Gutter clean-up. Specialist in fence/property line lawn clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree work. 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. A+ Lawn Maintenance Senior Discount! Reasonable Rates! Spring clean-up, leaf removal, gutters and hauling. 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, ZTR's, Walk-behinds, UTV’s / ATV’s. 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.
HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “saleability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 22 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 receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747. Burton Painting Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets and floors. Free estimates. 30+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858.
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CLASSIFIEDS 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 yearly maintenance plan. Mention this ad & get $25 off our Spring air conditioner tune-up service. Financing, free estimates and senior discounts. Call Doc J today (918) 921-4240, docj@docjsheatandair.com. 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 INAJAMSERVICES77@GMAIL.COM 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.
HOUSING Mother-In-Law Suite For Rent Oversized Mother-In-Law Suite available. Located at 75th & Birmingham by ORU this updated suite provides necessities for seniors. Washer, dryer, cable, microwave, dishwasher, good size closets, low rise shower. Wheel chair accessible. 24 hour security. $800 per month with all bills paid. Call (918) 491-9929.
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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Personally assist in driving to beauty shop, medical appointments, and other destinations; provide accounting, secretarial, and specialized administrative assistance; help with business-related matters; serve as liaison with physicians/ healthcare personnel; resolve Medicare and medical insurance issues. Bobbi Warshaw, MPH and Bob Warshaw, MBA (918) 852-5302, bobbi.warshaw@att.net Compassionate Senior Services We offer a wide variety of services for seniors. Whether it's: Rides, Errands, Meal Preparation, Companionship, or Sitting With A Loved One, we're here to help. We offer competitive rates and Smiles are always free. 24 hour Care Available. Contact Christie at(918) 934-7986. 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
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Home Health Services Tulsa’s Affordable Home Care offer’s compassionate, quality home care services to individuals. We provide the following services: 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!!! Kind Hands Home Care, LLC We are a team of dedicated health care professionals who work hard in order to keep our clients in their homes safely and well taken care of. 12 to 24 hour shifts available. For information please call or message Delia at (405) 714-8016. 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.
PERSONAL SAFETY HALO Medical Alarms Worried about falling? HALO provides medical alert services for those at home or on the go who may need help in an emergency. HALO allows you to get help at the push of a button which is worn as a necklace or wristband. We offer a variety of choices to best fit your needs. Check out the HALO products at our retail store – T-Town Mobility at 61st & Sheridan (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). 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 35 years’ experience, I can help with all of your hairstyling needs. I will come to your home, the hospital, rehab or you can come to my shop. In-shop special: haircut $7 for first time customers only and perms for $45. 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 – masks worn, temperature taken, safe environment. In Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide haircutting services to our clients, men and women who are unable to leave there homes, are disabled, in hospice care, or independent living...$25 - $30. We make it easy and come to you! Licensed. Contact Sherry (918) 630-6274.
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 $12: Haircut or Style or Manicure. $45 for cut and perm. Pedicures are $20. Very Experienced Hairdressers! 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 MANAGEMENT SHOULD I MOVE, OR SHOULD I STAY? Can't decide whether to Age in Place, or move? Feeling Overwhelmed? We can help. We are your One Source for Downsizing, Moving, Aging in Place, Estate Sales, Selling Home, Selecting a Community, Etc. www.MatureTransitionsOfTulsa. com. (918) 309-6120 or (918) 605-1480.
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 a.m., have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Beverly at (918) 272-1049.
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.
VACATION SPOT Meadow Lake Ranch in Sand Springs! Enjoy spring break in one of our authentic log cabins with fishing & plenty of dude ranch activities! The ranch offers unique venues for weddings, meetings, parties, & more with our indoor spaces & outdoor patios. Visit www.meadowlakeranch.com or give Susie a call at (918) 494-6000.
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Straight answers to your Medicare questions. Join us at a seminar to learn more about Senior Health Plan – the only Medicare Advantage plan with in-network access to Saint Francis and Ascension St. John. TULSA
BROKEN ARROW
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CommunityCare Senior Center
Ascension St. John Medical Building
Ascension St. John Medical Building
4720 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 103
1000 W. Boise Cir., Room 140
12451 E. 100th St. North, Room 170
Wednesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 23 – Noon
Wednesday, March 23 – 2 p.m.
CLAREMORE
SAPULPA
Saint Francis South | Bishops Building
Claremore Community Center
Sapulpa Elks Lodge
10507 E. 91st St., 5th Floor Conference Room
2301 N. Sioux Ave., Room 3
24 S. Poplar St.
Wednesday, March 23 – 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 12 – 9 a.m.
Thursday, March 24 – 10 a.m.
GLENPOOL
VINITA
Saint Francis Glenpool
Saint Francis Vinita
140 W. 151st St. South, 2nd Floor Conference Room
735 N. Foreman St.
Tuesday, March 22 – 10 a.m.
Monday, March 21 – 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – 2 p.m.
Call us today to register to attend a seminar or to learn more. 918-594-5251 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (TTY 1-800-722-0353) www.ccokadvantage.com
Other seminar locations also available.
For accommodation of persons with special needs at meetings, call 918-594-5251 (TTY/TDD users call 1-800-722-0353). CommunityCare Choice, Inc. is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in CommunityCare Choice, Inc. depends on contract renewal. The Senior Health Plan service area includes Tulsa, Creek, Craig, Hughes, Mayes, Muskogee, McIntosh, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Pittsburg, Rogers, Wagoner, and Washington Counties. Please call Customer Service for assistance at 918-594-5323 (TTY:1-800-722-0353), Monday–Sunday and some holidays from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. October 1–March 31 and Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. April1–September 30. Y0131_2022 SHP Seminar_M
