2014 Community Guide & Chamber Directory
Welcome to Southwest Tulsa! ATTRACTIONS
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This Community Guide and Chamber Directory represents the first of what we believe will be several yearbooks to mark our progress as communities. Tulsa was born in Red Fork. Route 66 was born in Tulsa. The ‘Oil Capitol of the World’ has been producing and refining oil from under our feet for over a hundred years. Now we are repairing our roads, rebuilding our shopping centers and carving out places for commerce and recreation (even as we complain when old trees are cut down). We are proud to chronicle, picture and preserve the best of what Southwest Tulsa is becoming. We hope you will shop at the businesses advertised and listed in this directory. We hope you will pick up a second copy of this Guide to share with someone you know across town. We wanted you to have your own copy and hope you will keep it handy for regular reference and to display proudly to people you know who return here to visit. Matt Crain President, Southwest Tulsa Chamber
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ou may have lived here all your life but we wanted to make sure you knew all the ways your community has been changing around you! The Southwest Tulsa Chamber has been meeting at Ollie’s for more than a generation – under various names like Southwest Tulsans, Inc. – eating meals together, discussing ways to improve the quality of life here, hatching out ideas that became new organizations, new schools, better roads, unique businesses and deeper friendships.
Southwest Tulsa Aerial Route 66 Village Crystal City Redux Chandler Park Turkey Mountain West on Wheels Connecting with Tulsa Trails
BUSINESSES
Gary Patton Photography Tradition of Art at Red Fork Art Gallery Goodwill Industries Secret to Success (Tulsa Works)
ORGANIZATIONS
Houses of Worship Chamber Directory - (Center Pages) Southwest Tulsa Historical Society Townwest Sertoma Red Fork Lions Legacy Red Fork – Brookside Masonic Lodge
AWARDS
Businesses of the Year Business of the Year 2013 and 2012 Spirit, Vision, Humanitarian, Volunteer Awards List, 1999-2014
OPPORTUNITIES
Collage VisionWest SW Tulsa Map, The Meteor, Golf Newcomer Packets Membership
Publisher: Matt Crain Managing Editor: Tracy LeGrand Design Layout: Contract Clerical Photography: Vernis Maxwell
Writers: Matt Crain, Susan Coman, Tracy LeGrand, Vernis Maxwell, & Sarah Crain
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Southwest Tulsa
s seen from University Tower, the land West of the Arkansas River appears to be largely industrial with the Holly-Frontier Refinery and world class companies like Flintco, Evans Enterprises and Aeon located along Interstate 244 on the way to the “Red Fork Split.” Many travelers see Southwest Tulsa only because they are commuting to a community outside the city limits or headed to Oklahoma City. Of Tulsa’s nearly 400,000 residents, only 20,000 live in Zip Code 74107. But Southwest Tulsa is growing…and changing. The attractions seen on the following pages draw visitors from all over the world. The new Crystal City owners commented that they could feel our passion and had never received a reception like the one they received in Southwest Tulsa. Read. Follow. Visit. Shop. Believe.
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ABOVE: Visitors from all over the world stop to enjoy & photograph the Route 66 Village. Photo by Ed Wagner
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he Route 66 Village is a tale of trains, toil, and transportation. Tulsa’s five-acre outdoor transportation-themed attraction sits three miles from Downtown Tulsa, directly across the old Historic Route 66 roadway from Daniel Webster High School. Towering over all is the nation’s tallest oil derrick and scattered like gems are pristinely restored train cars. The destination location draws Mother Road travelers literally from all over the Earth who use either of the Village’s two front doors - one at 3700 Southwest Boulevard and the other on Interstate 244.
Transportation is the constant theme of the birth and growth of Tulsa, says David Breed, Village board member. The Village has always been a big part of Tulsa’s ongoing transportation heritage. The project started with a derelict Frisco locomotive, long displayed at Tulsa Zoo, then taken to the SKOL railroad yards in Owasso and eventually left to rust in pieces. The story goes even further back than that and is well exemplified by Mike Massey, Village board member. “I grew up in a railroad family and listened to my grandfather’s and dad’s experiences, especially regarding locomotive steam engines in the 1940s,” says Massey. “When we got the opportunity to bring the Frisco 4500 to life again I thought ‘why not?’ And it’s all just grown from there into a landmark tourist attraction and educational opportunity to share the sights, sounds and the smoky smells of train travel.”
Future plans include funding from Improve Our Tulsa “We are in a beginning stage and have big plans,” says board member Richard Ryan. “We want to share this story of how various forms of transportation have influenced our local history. Also, gas and petroleum have played an important role, as this museum sits on one of the first oil leases in the Tulsa area.” Next on the construction agenda are plans for Tulsa’s first public restrooms on its portion of Route 66. This is essential to the thousands of travelers who drive the Mother Road and plan their stops carefully. Webster High School graduate and architect Keith Robertson will design other Village upgrades. Robertson has submitted his application to the City of Tulsa, hoping to keep the historic GROUP SHOT (Right) Some of the hardest working proponents and volunteers for the Route 66 Village are shown in front of the Frisco engine. From left, Roy Heim, John Gray, Bob Crain, David Breed and Mike Massey. Photo by Vernis Maxwell 6 | SW Tulsa Chamber Directory
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character of the Village intact while providing virtually indestructible facilities like a rest area. In the past three years, visitors from Spain, England, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and other countries have stopped by to take photos. Eventual plans include presenting this great heritage with displays and a chronological timeline. The ‘Red Fork Depot’ will serve multiple purposes of an office, restroom, gift shop, and timeline exhibition. The passenger car interiors will be refurbished. Planned displays include gas station exhibits including one from the Model T era, the different generations of pump jacks from oil fields, and rebuilt trolley cars that ran in downtown Tulsa in the 1920s and 1930s. Other upgrades planned include an old western general store with ice cream soda shop, the refurbishment and installation of a 1901 wooden boxcar, airplane exhibits, a 1949 Ford Panel Truck used on the Railway Express Agency, a covered picnic area, geological displays, a pre-1950s gasoline truck and more Route 66 memorabilia. The Village was funded from donations and about $400,000 in Oklahoma Centennial grants to construct the 154-foottall Red Fork Centennial Derrick structure and another $400,000 from Vision 2025. Since then, Village members raised about $1.2 million in private funds and materials such as several tons of donated dirt. The monetary figure doesn’t count the endless donated labor. Village volunteers will unveil a Capital Campaign this year to fund the depot construction and to pay off some additional acres that will soon be donated to the City of Tulsa. Village board members like David Yowell and volunteer project manager Roy Heim are constantly working to promote the project and recruit talented volunteers like Ed Massey and Bob Craine. Many visitors report seeing the Meteor from Interstate 244 and finding their way off the highway for a walk through the Route 66 Village.
To learn more or to donate to the cause, visit www.route66village.org.
OIL DERRICK & TRAIN (Left) Rising 154 feet into the sky, the oil derrick at the Route 66 Village, sits near the Restored Frisco engine, and was the first major feature – funded by a half million dollar Centennial Commission Grant. Photo by Vernis Maxwell SW Tulsa Chamber Directory | 7
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early 100 years from it’s grand beginnings as Tulsa’s premier amusement park, Southwest Tulsa will again have their own neighborhood center to buy groceries, fill prescriptions, get their hair cut and take advantage of the daily special at Carl’s Coney Island. When asked what she thought, a Red Fork resident replied, “I’ll believe it when I see it and not until then.” That was in 1958, proving not much has changed. Since then, Crystal City has been dreamed about, worked for, purchased and renovated. Area leaders believe Crystal City will bring back days of glory in the minds of longtime resi-
dents who have needed more local options since stores began closing more than a decade ago. The Crystal Bowl property was purchased at auction by a separate bidder and rented space to NAPA Auto Parts, giving four options for repairing your car within walking distance of one another. Most of the main center’s tenants will remain and enjoy remodeled storefronts, repaired roofs and increasing numbers of shoppers as more stores return. “We’re not trying to compete with Tulsa Hills,” reports new owner Bill Smith. Tulsa Hills is phenomenal; this is not a Tulsa Hills project. But we
Crystal City Milestones
c. 1920 – The Park Addition Company operated a dance hall, concessions, and boat rides. Maps date back at least to 1915. c. 1921 – The Electric Amusement Park Company took ownership and added Oklahoma’s first miniature train. c. 1928 – Remodeled park opens with the name, Crystal City, featuring Tulsa’s giant Zingo roller coaster. c. 1955 – Fire destroys the bath house and Casa Loma dance hall, closing the park. May 1, 1958 – Crystal City Shopping Center Opens later featuring Crystal Bowl. It boasted 100,000 sq. ft. with 27 new shops including Safeway, C.R. Anthony and T.G.& Y. and OTASCO. Cost: $2.5 Million c. 2010 – Channel 8 reports on planning underway to restore the Center. c. 2012 – Florida Company makes inquiries into the property for a reduced price of $1.9 Million (down from $3.5 Million). Multiple purchase attempts fail. February 27, 2013 – Surprised bidders compete with out of state bidder to retain Westside control of Crystal City. Winner turns out to be the same Florida company for a reduced price of $435,000. Fall, 2013 – Major renovations begin replacing glass store fronts and roofs, stripping the inside for build out by new tenants. Summer 2014 – Save-A-Lot will open a “new concept” grocery store and anchor dozens of other new tenants in completely new surroundings. 8 | SW Tulsa Chamber Directory
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Redux need a neighborhood center for people who don’t want to drive all the way to Tulsa Hills.” “I started to hear the passion of West Tulsa…I could not relate to that; I had never experienced anything like that.” --New owner Bill Smith Following an extensive campaign over many years to attract grocers like Reasors, Aldi’s or other names less familiar to Tulsans, Save-A-Lot learned the same information that Bill Smith had discovered. Southwest Tulsa is not a ghost town where everyone moved away and the shopping center closed; many of the same residents still live here and own property here. Give them a nice store that is well managed with quality merchandise and they will return to shop. It’s a variation on the “build it and they will come” mentality. Save-A-Lot will open this summer along with a Freeland-Brown Drug
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Store annex (from Brookside), Holly’s $5 Haircuts and several others who are in the negotiating and planning stages. KDR Architects founder Keith Robertson, a 1974 graduate of Webster High School is developing the renderings and overseeing the remodeling. Designs include a lighting feature that will imitate the historic Zingo roller coaster to light the sky with animation at night.
For information about leasing, contact Keith at 918-749-3510.
“I started to hear the passion of West Tulsa…I could not relate to that; I had never experienced anything like that.” --New owner Bill Smith
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he Crystal City Carnival is an annual celebration each April that brings awareness to efforts rebuilding historic west Tulsa. Local volunteers gather together each year manning set-up, clean-up, and parking lot crews. The event raises funds for Chandler Park Lights and the Route 66 Village. Nearly twenty rides and dozens of games sit where the historic Zingo once stood. The parking lot is filled with laughter, cotton candy and fun. The revitalization is about to become more visible later this year with the construction of the Western Gateway to Route 66 in Tulsa in the Crystal City Shopping Center near the bus stop.
Photos By Vernis Maxwell
Chandler Park: Lights on the Hill W
eekends in late November through Christmas and each day of the last week thousands of residents drive through Chandler Park at night saying, “Oooo” and “Ahhh” as they view over 100 light exhibits provided by businesses and individuals. Chandler Park Lights on the Hill is sponsored by Chandler Park Partners and is staffed entirely by volunteers. There is no admission price for the drive but most motorists leave a donation in the bucket when greeted by Santa before leaving. All proceeds fund additional lights the following year. Some of the displays have sound effects and many are animated with movement. The drive begins at the top of the hill, continues around the Community Center and takes a different route near the baseball fields and by the swimming pool. For businesses, it is some of the best free advertising you can find. Plan your display, gather your materials and plan to take your place along the roadsides of the park this year. HOURS - Lights on the Hill begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues through Christmas Eve on Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 6-10pm. 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa
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njoy 192 acres of wooded area that has great natural beauty and panoramic views of Tulsa and Sand Springs. Most Westsiders are familiar with the rock formations for climbing; one of the most popular swimming pools in the area as well as trails, a baseball complex, 2 large playgrounds, restrooms, picnic shelters, and an 18-hole disc golf course. A large green space is available for festivals, concerts and special events.
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he Chandler Park Community Center is a 16,000 sq. ft.. state-of-the-art facility that includes a regulation size gymnasium with bleacher seating, cardio room, kitchen/concession area, as well as rooms for special events, games, meetings, camps and dance classes. The Center accommodates youth sports, spring/ summer youth camps and a variety of arts/crafts, music, dance and exercise classes for the whole family. Several class reunions have been held there as well as weddings and receptions.
HOURS June-August Mon-Thurs 7am – 9pm Friday 7am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 3pm September-May Mon-Thurs 11am - 9pm Friday 1pm - 6pm Saturday 11am - 3pm Submitted.
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itting high above the west bank of the Arkansas River, Turkey Mountain is one of Tulsa’s best kept secrets. It’s the city’s own in-town urban wilderness with its trailhead only seven miles from downtown. On a recent spring evening the parking lot at 68th and South Elwood was packed with cars, SUVs, an RV, and horse trailers. People were there to enjoy the more than 20 miles of off-road trails. Some biked, some ran, some walked and, although melded deep into the wilderness area, some rode horses along the trails. Many families were there to picnic and climb on the many rock sculptures at the edge of the wooded area. The mountain is so vast and untouched that a person can spend miles in solitude. People who hike or ride to the ridge are greeted by exquisite views of the river, downtown and the city beyond. Turkey Mountain is filled with steep trails and lush vegetation and, while it offers a great deal of trail variety, some areas are difficult to maneuver. An occasional fallen tree or washed out gully or pond will test even the most seasoned athlete. The area draws visitors from all over the region like Sammie Barclay who discovered the area after she relocated from North Carolina to work in the oil industry. “I was surprised to find trails like this so close to the city,” she said. “I usually run 20 to 30 miles a week – four or five miles on weekdays and seven or eight miles on weekends. Right now I’m training for an event in Kansas City.” Barclay ran in a National Forest while living back east but has found Tulsa a great place to run and to live. “The city is wonderful – it’s grown so much in the past few years. I love it here.” Brooksider Steve Lee has been running on the mountain for nearly 20 years. “I’ve enjoyed the adventure races and the duathlons,” he says. “Trail running is like being a kid again. Part of me is afraid for too many others to discover this place. I like running back in the woods and not seeing anyone else. It’s so quiet.” Lee now brings his grandsons to hike and climb regularly on the mountain. “I like to watch them and we do nature walks and have found a lizard, snake, turtle and a giant centipede.” Thanks to a grant from the Kaiser Foundation, Turkey Mountain has a new restroom facility, parking lot and water fountains. Other fund-raisers have provided money for marking the trails, rock sculptures to climb and
Nature Works recently installed a life-sized bronze statue of a Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep. The Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area is primarily operated by the River Parks Authority but the City of Tulsa and the Kaiser Family Foundation also own part of the west side of the mountain. Proposed development attempts like the recent amusement park suggestion have been met with much resistance from trail runners, bikers and dozens of other wilderness enthusiasts. Matt Carver, creative director for the River Parks Authority and self-professed Turkey Mountain aficionado, says that “no one is interested in the property being developed. With the commercial development going on around Turkey Mountain, the site as an urban wilderness becomes more valuable to leave it like it is. The city and the River Parks want to protect all of the land.” Brian Hoover, owner of Runners World and TATUR Racing, organizes several events each year on Turkey Mountain and along the river corridor and downtown. “People are amazed at the trails we have up there and the ones along the river,” he said. Hoover’s events bring hundreds of people from all over the country. More information and printable maps are available online at www.turkeymtn.com. For more information on racing events, visit www.tatur.org or www.oksportsandfitness.com.
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Turkey Mountain Trails
Brian Hoover, an expert on the Turkey Mountain Wilderness Area, provided trail information and what hikers, bikers and runners could expect to find while exploring each one.
Red Trail A good trail for beginners and families. It is slightly less than a mile and can be hiked in about 20 minutes. The trail is clearly marked and families with kids would not likely get lost.
Blue Trail This trail goes through the upper part of the park and has some of the steepest grades. It’s 1.5 miles long and goes past one of the most scenic ponds on the mountain. Many people hike this trail in solitude and bring their poetry journals and sketch pads with them.
Yellow Trail This is the main trail and most used. It’s a 4.4-mile loop up to a beautiful vista with views of the city and the river. Part of the trail is handicap-accessible and offers beautiful tree-filtered light from the east. While the entire trail takes 2 or 3 hours on foot, hikers can get to the vista and back in about 45 minutes. One area of the trail is referred to as “moonscape” and looks like the rocks in the bottom of an aquarium. There also is plenty of room for discovery with remnants of old oil wells, petroglyphs and beautiful views below.
Pink Trail Hoover himself marked this trail which covers the scenic western half of Turkey Mountain. It’s the longest trail at 5.7 miles. While the lower trails are marked with new posts, this upper trail is marked with pink squares on the trees. This trail must be accessed from the upper parking areas or the YMCA. Hikers who make the trek will be able to see Pepsi Lake and the Rock Garden. SW Tulsa Chamber Directory | 13
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Tulsa’s Westside Wilderness
West on Wheels By Tracy LeGrand
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eeing Southwest Tulsa from a two-wheeled perch is a pursuit for many – especially on Wednesday evenings. Many seek the timeless allure of Route 66 as it winds alongside the river, refinery, train yard, urban landscapes and up into the curvy hills of Avery Drive. Ed Wagner, a lifelong bicycling enthusiast, attends any City of Tulsa or Tulsa County functions, boards or meetings that have to do with the area’s biking opportunities. “The present state of bicycling issues in Tulsa requires some historical background, says Wagner. “In the 1990s, the RiverParks trail was a gem for recreational cyclists, with only some scattered infrastructure like bike lanes
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and bicycle racks in other parts of the city. Bike lanes were the proverbial redheaded stepchild of the Public Works Department. Poorly designed and never maintained, they quickly became unusable. Bike racks were scarce. Local ordinances included a mandatory sidepath law, mandatory bells, and a prohibition against riding two abreast. A small group of cyclists worked with city officials to have these laws removed, insisting that bicyclists have an equal right to use the public roads.” Since those rather unenlightened times, INCOG developed a plan to incorporate bicycling on existing streets in an attempt to connect neighborhoods with popular
“Tulsa Hub is the belief in human power, made visible, says Barger. “Tulsa Hub provides certified bicycling-for-transportation education, refurbished bicycles, safety gear, and follow-up support to the impoverished, mentally ill, or otherwise disenfranchised of our community. After participants ‘pay it forward’ with 10 hours of volunteerism and training, bicycles and gear are earned in the Adult Cycling Empowerment program.” Since 2009, the Hub has assisted hundreds of adults earn a reliable transportation option, and trained over 1,000 students to ride safely. The group participates or hosts special events throughout the year to raise awareness, educate, and equip individuals with bicycles. Biking tourism brings dollars to the area, especially along Route 66. Tulsa's city council established a Route 66 Task Force to highlight the old road. While not solely devoted to bicycling, the task force recognized that bicycle tourism is growing. Oklahoma has more remaining miles of original Route 66 than any other state, so interest in riding the Mother Road is high. It draws people from all over the world.
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destinations, Wagner says. Large-scale maps presented a grand vision of low traffic streets supplementing the growing trail network and were intended to encourage Tulsa cyclists to use a bike for basic transportation. An ad hoc committee of experienced cyclists pored over the details, finding some deficiencies but largely discovering a well-designed system. At present, the on-street route system includes 207 miles within the city. Many cyclists gather for the Wednesday Night Ride which traditionally has some riders heading north and others to the south and both tend to leave from the River Park Amphitheater parking lot on the west side of the Arkansas River near the 21st Street Bridge. All are welcome as there is no official sign-up process or medical support. Rides typically begin around 5 p.m. “Someone new to bicycling might be more comfortable in one of the organized clubs with Tulsa Bicycle Club or a Freewheel practice ride,” Wagner says. Vehicle drivers and bikes must share the road and bicyclists along Avery Drive have sparked conflict every year, says Wagner. However, law enforcement tends to support the right that cyclists have to share the road. Children and their bikes are the focus of Tulsa Hub, a nonprofit founded in West Tulsa by Ren Barger in 2008.
Connecting with Tulsa Trails By Sarah Crain s a child I rode my bike along neighborhood streets near my home. My parents often cautioned me to watch out for cars and to stay on the sidewalks. In today’s world, fewer neighborhoods have sidewalks and so watching out for cars is even more of a priority. However, finding a safe place to ride a bike isn’t as difficult as it used to be. Eric Gomez has been riding since the age of four and says riding a bicycle is a safe, energy-efficient, fun way to travel. Families that get on their bikes instead of taking the car to the movie theatre have an outdoor adventure and the fun in the sun is an added thrill. For Eric, connecting the existing Tulsa bike trails is an exciting prospect that further enables Tulsa families to enjoy Green Country scenery regardless of their destination. Tulsa area trails span over 80 miles of terrain and provide fun and safe places for bikes and pedestrians. Most Tulsa trails include scenic views of the river and/or Tulsa area parks, and several feature a landmark or attraction. The trails have given rise to over a dozen bicycle shops in Tulsa. And even if you don’t have a bike or a way to transport one across town, there are still options available for bike rentals. The Warren Medical Research Foundation spon-
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sors free bicycle rentals at four different spots along the River Parks Trail System. Bikes are rented at no charge as long as they are dropped off at any of the rental locations by the end of the day. It’s about to get even better… Tulsa’s 80 miles of bike and pedestrian trails are scheduled to expand to include several new trails to connect existing trails. This connectivity will give bicyclists the ability to travel via bike trails from east Tulsa to west Tulsa and to major landmarks. These new pathways will give bicyclists the ability to travel via bike trails from Chandler Park to the Tulsa Aquarium, Turkey Mountain to NSU Broken Arrow, Owasso to downtown, and several other destinations including Skiatook and Haikey Creek. One of the most pivotal additions to these trails is the Cherry Creek path. It will connect the existing trail, which currently stops at Reed Park, and create a path from the park to the Arkansas River. The trail expansion will include an underpass for the Union Pacific Railroad and will connect at the existing river trail enabling travelers to continue along the river whether they are headed to the 21st or 71st street bridges. So give your bike a tune-up or rent one and take a tour of Green Country’s trails. Don’t forget to bring your water! 16 | SW Tulsa Chamber Directory
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The west side of Tulsa has produced great sport stars, city leaders and countless successful business professionals. Gary Patton of Gary Patton Photography is one such treasure as he has been producing keepsake photographic images for area residents for decades. “Being a west-sider is a great source of pride,” says Patton. “We’re a unique part of town, kind of our own little town with our own identity. Very close knit. My mother moved here from Missouri with her family around 1920 so my grandfather could work at the Texaco Refinery. So my family has been here a long time. What I liked the best about growing up in West Tulsa was the broad range of people who live here and the strong community identity. I grew up in West Tulsa across the street from Robertson Elementary School and met my wife, Gerry, there when we were in the third-grade. I began an onagain, off-again pursuit of her in fifth-grade and finally made some progress when we began dating at Daniel Webster High School.” After graduating from DWHS, Patton went to work for Kentube in west Tulsa as an apprentice draftsman and worked as a draftsman at several companies in Tulsa over the next several years. My photography business thrived as I photographed weddings, high school seniors, families, children, and ball teams.” Patton’s work has received many honors and recognitions but two peer-given accolades are of personal significance for him as he says, “Six years ago I received my Professional Photographer certification and two years ago received my Photographic Craftsman Degree both from the Professional Photographers of America.” The economy’s downturn in recent years sent Patton into the drafting profession again and he currently works as senior design draftsman at John Zink but he continues to follow his photographic passions. “Succeeding in professional photography is dependant on creative and consistent marketing to get the public’s attention and set your studio apart from all the others, skillful use of posing and lighting to make your client look their best so they will want to purchase your work, and pricing that is competitive but at the same time makes the studio profitable,” says Patton. “Pricing in photography, like any other business, is determined by the many costs involved in running a business: cost of goods, rent, insurance, utilities, wages for employees, continuing education, among other things. All those things factor in determining what you have to charge for your work. Photography studios generally will offer their photos in packages or individually. Some will charge a larger session fee with a portion of it used as a credit toward the purchase.” After years of experimenting with different pricing methods, Patton says he found what works best for him. “All of my portraits are sold individually – no packages, and no minimum purchase requirements,” says Patton. “This way my client is free to purchase exactly want they want in the quantities they need. With this method I have to estimate what my average order will be and set my prices accordingly so that I can remain in business and meet all my obligations. Not requiring a minimum purchase is a little risky but I like giving my clients the freedom to buy as much or as little as they want and make the entire experience as flexible for them as I can. “My current plan is to continue photography in my spare time, and jumping back in fulltime when I retire from my current job,” he says. “It’s just too fun and satisfying to give up.” Patton married his wife, Gerry, in 1976. The couple have four daughters, Laura, Emily, Sarah, and Rebecca – “all grown and married now,” says Gary, “Together they have given us 12 wonderful grandchildren – six boys and six girls.” Gerry currently works as an accountant for Leaders Life insurance Company.
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Tradition of Art at Red Fork Art Gallery By Tracy LeGrand
They just need a step by step guide and to get started. It is like learning to cook – you just need recipe.” Luster, a Locust Grove native, moved with her husband to West Tulsa in 1965. All three of her children are graduates of Daniel Webster High School. A lifelong artist, it wasn’t until the current space opened for rent in 2006 that Luster formed the current co-operative. “I’d been teaching for a long time and belonged to a cooperative in Shawnee but that was quite a drive,” said Luster. “When this location in historic Red Fork opened I knew it would be a great place for a cooperative and gallery.” Luster describes Red Fork Art Gallery and Studio as “an art cooperative,” she said. “We are a business within a business as all of the gallery artist who participate here have a place to hang their work for sale. The gallery does not take a commission but we all pay our parts of the rent and the utilities and take turn manning the store and teaching classes.” Artists at Red Fork Art Gallery include Sandi Dittmann, Lloyd Guffey, Carlotta Luster, Wani McDaniel, Joyce Peace, Shelly Ward and nationally-known porcelain artist Elma Ingram. To learn more about classes for both children (for ages 8 and up) and adults, contact the gallery at 918-639-4811. It is located at 4071 Southwest Boulevard. Hours of operation are Monday noon to 6 p.m. (and often until 9 p.m.); Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday noon to 9 p.m.; Friday is 9 a.m. until noon and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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In the Heart of Historic Red Fork 4071 Southwest Boulevard 918-639-4811
Art blossoms in the modest and historic neighborhood of Red Fork in West Tulsa. Much of the art available at Red Fork Art Gallery depicts West Tulsa and/or Tulsa subjects such as the Arkansas River and downtown skyline. The historic area is still, as always, blue collar working class – and literally down to earth as the site of the first-ever oil well in Tulsa. Red Fork stretches back to Lookout Mountain and west toward Berryhill Mary Jo Luster, artist and founder of Red Fork Art Gallery & Studio, believes art is good for more than décor on the wall. Her business is open for art lessons, studio space and, of course, is a great place to find original works of art. Luster said price points are reasonable by design – to keep art accessible for all. Affordable original art is appropriate considering the gallery’s Route 66 setting on 4071 Southwest Boulevard. “Art – both practicing it and owning it - can be affordable and we make sure it is in this gallery,” said Luster. “We have layaway and our classes are very reasonably priced. You know, art is good for you on so many levels. People often think they have to have experience or some inborn talent and that isn’t true.
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In 1921, the Rev. Wilkie Clock wrote a report about the living conditions in West Tulsa for the 1921 Methodist Conference. He described dirt floors, inoperable toilets, sickness, dilapidated houses, and crowded conditions. Six years later he incorporated Goodwill Industries of Tulsa in the basement of the West Tulsa Methodist Church. Goodwill has a broad range of programs, but the premise remains the same. “People with barriers to employment need the skills and opportunity to help themselves.” Goodwill Industry International originally chartered the Tulsa Goodwill to serve 12 counties in northeast Oklahoma. The focus was to feed and clothe the needy. In the 1930s, volunteers constructed a three-story building out of donated brick next door to the church. When injured World War II veterans began receiving help with job training, the organization developed the reputation of helping people with disabilities. The group bought the old Brady hotel and spent years renovating 8 floors there. This was their headquarters until 1971 when they purchased the former Stockton’s Discount Center building at 2800 Southwest Boulevard and relocated there. They raised $1 Million by 1980 to renovate the facility. Goodwill’s outreach expanded in the late 1980’s to include two counties in Missouri where they opened a donation site and store in Joplin. By the late 1990’s another $1.85 million was raised to expand their headquarters and 13 additional counties were added. For over 46 Years
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Goodwill contracts with state government and private industry to provide jobs for individuals. From custodial services to assembly and packaging, Goodwill puts people to work. Donations from the community and proceeds from store sales help provide employment as well as assistance in the many programs they offer. Regular Job Fairs and Career Fairs are offered as well as the daily assistance available at the Job Connection. Attended Donation Centers are open 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Financial donations are accepted online at http://www. goodwilltulsa.org and from the proceeds of their store.
TulsaWorks – sponsored by Goodwill Industries - is one of Tulsa’s best kept-secrets for people desiring to sharpen their job-seeking skills. Julia Parks, graduate of the program, says, “The employment arena is extremely competitive, and through TulsaWorks, I witnessed extraordinary changes within the participants, including myself. The program not only helped me find suitable employment, but the impact the program made in my life went far beyond the job search.” Through the skills learned at TulsaWorks, she was able to gain access into a master’s degree program in Organizational Dynamics at Oklahoma University and says, “I believe my success during the hiring phase at OU was due to my successful preparation and knowledge I gained through the TulsaWorks classes.” Parks currently works in the security department at Oklahoma University in Tulsa. Her goal is to move up the organization into a position of greater responsibility and leadership. She also hopes to inspire other people to seek help through the program to reach their goals.
Parks is also currently participating in the Beyond Jobs Program with Goodwill. The program assists women in their success past the hiring stage and is designed to help them develop their potential and increase their confidence level. Parks highly recommends TulsaWorks to anyone who is looking to better themselves through gainful employment and beyond. For more information on the TulsaWorks or Beyond Jobs programs, contact Goodwill Industries at 918-581-1256.
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Since then, Goodwill has planted a vocational training center on East Admiral near Highway 169 and undertaken two additional capital campaigns totaling ($3.5) million. The headquarters on Southwest Boulevard added 40,000 square feet in 2002 and is nearing completion on a new location for their store a few blocks south of their current location.
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Julia Parks thanks TulsaWorks – a project of Goodwill Industries – for helping her get her life back on track. Photo by Vernis Maxwell
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Houses of Worship Carbondale Church of Christ – Born in the old community of Carbondale during depression times, the Carbondale Church of Christ has recently served as a Partner in Education to Remington Elementary, winning the Outstanding Faith-Based Partner award last year. Deeply devoted to family enrichment, the church opened its doors to Connecting Fathers and Families five years ago and later to the Southwest Tulsa Chamber. Plans are underway to renovate additional space for community meetings and small groups at no charge in the Chamber Office building. The church offers an online teaching program based on the Netflix model that provides over 3500 Bible Studies and Training Sessions free to members. Dr. Matt Crain began serving as their minister on Easter Sunday in 2013. LifePark Christian Fellowship – When LifePark began carving their new facility out of the wilderness at Union and 61st Street, much excitement and anticipation filled the air. The church purposely located in a space accessible to the population of Parkview Terrace with a servant’s heart and an invitation to other fellowships. LifePark recently opened their facilities for gatherings of all kinds – weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday gatherings, retirement parties, baby showers, company picnics and conferences. The congregation rents their facilities and everything you need for your event at a reasonable cost. Pastor Terry Bell “nurtures the vision” for LifePark and speaks widely around the world. Red Fork Baptist Church – Pastor David Nunn leads an active congregation devoted to prayer, service to others and spiritual growth. In addition to a clothing house, the congregation hosted a garage sale for Turn West Tulsa Pink earlier this year. A rich heritage for Youth Ministry fuels a continuing desire to provide vibrant activities for youth, singles and young adults.
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. . . and Much More Merge Church – A new church has been planted in the soil of Southwest Tulsa, led by Pastor Dave and Iva Gilliam. Already active in community service at this year’s Crystal City Carnival, the church began by actively seeking a need to fill and a ministry to perform. The new congregation expects to find a suitable facility this year to house their swelling house church. MergeTulsa
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Trinity Baptist Church – One of three Westside congregations with a homegrown pastor, Trinity has enjoyed Pastor Rod Harris services since 1991. Trinity has a children’s choir, is active in disaster relief as well as hospitality for community groups needing a nice space for meetings. Chamber Banquets in years gone by have been hosted at Trinity as well as fund-raisers for Western Neighbors and planning meetings for the City of Tulsa.
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West Tulsa United Methodist Church – One hundred MergeChurchTulsa.com years of heritage, most notably birthing Goodwill Industries as a program in the church basement. Church members and local businesses sold donuts to pay for 23 beautiful, inspiring stained glass windows that narrowly escaped Urban Renewal destruction. The church graciously houses much of the Southwest Tulsa Historical Society collection within their walls, awaiting further options for display. Pastor Bill Welch has been at West Tulsa UMC for years.
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CHURCHES Carbondale Church of Christ 3210 W 51st St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-9508
Merge Church PO Box 9615 Tulsa, OK 74157 918-500-1796
Trinity Baptist Church 1703 W 41 St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-445-2416
Life Park Christian Fellowship PO Box 701170 Tulsa, OK 74170 918-794-8039
Red Fork Baptist Church 2821 W. 40th Street Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-4445
West Tulsa United Methodist 1923 S Phoenix Tulsa, OK 74107 918-583-5125
EDUCATION Clinton Middle School 2224 W. 41st St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-746-8640
Porter ECDC 1740 W. 41st St. Tulsa, OK 74107 918-746-9640
St Catherine’s 2515 W 46th St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-9756
Eugene Field Elementary 2249 S. Phoenix Tulsa, OK 74107 918-746-8840
Remington Elementary 2524 W. 53rd St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-746-8880
Tulsa Technology Center P.O. Box 477200 Tulsa, OK 74107 918-828-5463
OSU Center for Health Sciences 1111 West 17th Street Tulsa, OK 74107 918 561-1406
Riverfield Country Day School 2433 W 61st St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-3553
Webster High School 1919 W 40th Tulsa, OK 74107 918-746-8000
Park Elementary 3205 W. 39th St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-746-8860
Robertson Elementary 2721 W. 50th St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-746-8900
Webster PTSA 1919 W 40th Tulsa, OK 74107 918-746-8000
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Daniel Webster Alumni Foundation 918-446-5493 Optimist International 16710 S Lewis Bixby, OK 74008 918-688-9274
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Route 66 Main Street PO Box 570978 Tulsa, OK 74157 918-445-4457 Route 66 Village PO Box 571266 Tulsa, OK 74157 918-496-3333
Western Neighbors P.O. Box 570976 Tulsa, OK 74157 918-445-8840
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AUTOMOTIVE Bob Hurley Ford 745 W 51st St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-445-2700
INDUSTRY Holly Refining & Marketing Tulsa PO Box 21001 Tulsa, OK 74121 918-594-6276
Flintco, Inc. 1624 W 21st St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-587-8451
Maccor 4322 S 49th W Ave Tulsa, OK 74107
Roto Hammer Industries, Inc. 2804 W 40th St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-3500
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Allan Edwards PO Box 9457 Tulsa, OK 74157 918-583-7184
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Red Fork Art Gallery 4071 SW Blvd Tulsa, OK 74107 918-639-4811
Hollies $5 Haircut 3320 W 42nd Pl Tulsa, OK 74107 918-902-1247
Redberry Farm 4501 W. 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74107 918-445-3138
Amy's Salon 4909 S Union Ave # C Tulsa, OK 74107 918-447-8989
SHOPPING
Tulsa Channel 8 PO Box 8 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-445-8888
DINING
Sooner Surplus 3190 W 21st St Tulsa, OK 74107 Estate Sales By Allen 918-445-0895 918-629-8915 U.S. Cellular Gray’s Jewelry Gun & 7370 S Olympia Pawn Tulsa, OK 74132 2940 W Skelly Dr 918-445-3024 Tulsa, OK 74107 Warehouse Market 918-447-2274 1507 W 51st St Sam’s Club Tulsa Hills Tulsa, OK 74107 7757 S Olympia Ave 918-293-4426 Tulsa, OK 74132 918-877-4546 Divine Home Supply Tulsa, OK 74107
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Arnold’s Hamburgers 1722 W 51st St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-445-4633
Knotty Pine BBQ 6161 S 33rd W Ave Tulsa, OK 74132 918-282-2426
Carl’s Coney Island 4285 SW Blvd Tulsa, OK 74107 918-445-2670
Ollie’s Station Restaurant 4070 Southwest Blvd. Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-0524
Chick-fil-A 7129 S Olympia Tulsa, OK 74132 918-445-7200
Rib Crib 3232 W Skelly Dr Tulsa, OK 74107 918-447-1400
Shaklee Distributor 918-798-2528
LODGING / EVENT VENUES Hampton Inn and Suites Tulsa Hills 7004 S Olympia Tulsa, OK 74132 918-340-5000 Lion's Den 4141 W 41st St Tulsa, OK 74107 26 | SW Tulsa Chamber Directory
Redberry Farm/Cedar Rock Inn 4501 W 41st Street South, Tulsa (918) 447-2724 Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills 1902 E 71st St Tulsa, OK 74136 918-493-7000
White House Mansion One West 81st St Tulsa, OK 74132 918-446-8181
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Gary Patton Photography 4721 S. 81st West Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107 918-445-1444
Mark Griffith Funeral Home 4424 S 33rd West Ave Tulsa, OK74107 918-446-5866
Connecting Fathers 3210 W 51 St, Ste A Tulsa, OK74107 918-691-2440
Get Happy Photos, LLC 828-278-9486
The Tulsa River 918-808-5530
H & H Exams, LLC 4751 S Union Ave Tulsa, OK74107
Tulsa Co. Judge 3340 S 63rd W Ave Tulsa, OK74132 918-746-8882
Dr. Long’s Children & Family Eye Care 7374 S Olympia Ave Tulsa, OK74132 918-794-2020 Dutton Travel 11709 S Primrose St Jenks, OK 74037 918-518-5340 Facing West Enterprises 539-664-6216
Heath Griffith Funeral Home 1823 W. 51st Street Tulsa, OK74107 918-446-6633 KDR Architects 5567 S Lewis, Ste 700 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-749-3510
Tulsa Dental Center 5031 S 33rd W Ave Tulsa, OK74107 918-446-6100 WNBA Tulsa Shock 1 W 3rd St, Ste 1100 Tulsa, OK74103 918-812-2129
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Caring Transitions of Tulsa 2448 E 81st St, Ste 4820 Tulsa, OK74137 918-516-5173
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PUBLIC SERVICES Chandler Park 4808 S. Elwood - # 157 Tulsa, OK 74107 918-313-1062
Red Fork Cleaners 4148 S 25th W Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-0626
YMCA of Greater Tulsa 8501 S Garnett Rd Tulsa, OK 74012 918-728-3987
Goodwill Industries of Tulsa 2800 SW Blvd Tulsa, OK 74107 918-584-7291
Southwest Tulsa Trophy 5052 S. Union Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-2525
Zarrow Regional Library 2224 W. 51st Street Tulsa, OK 74107 918-549-7683
Inhofe Tag Agency 3190 W 21st St, Ste 304 Tulsa, OK 74107 918-591-3099
Sue’s Westside Garden 6161 S 33rd W Ave, Ste 107 Tulsa, OK 74132 918-446-0020
Oklahoma Natural Gas 7002 S. Union Ave. Tulsa, OK 74132 918-732-8401
Tulsa County Commission 500 S. Denver Tulsa, OK 74103 918-596-5015
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PROPERTY/INSURANCE AAA OK 10051 S Yale, Ste 106 Tulsa, OK 74137 918-296-9600
Keller Williams 918 378-1700 LandPlan Consultants, Inc. 1110 W. 23rd Street Tulsa, OK 74107 918-584-6464
Construction Enterprises Inc 902 W 23rd St Tulsa, OK 74107 918-587-0284 Crystal City Shopping Center 561-290-4700 Independent Aflac Agent 918-446-3152
Legend Senior Living 701 W 71st St Tulsa, OK 74132 918-893-3500 Mitchell Agency 240 W 16th St Tulsa, OK 74118 918-629-1430 Money Insurance 4904-B S Union Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-7380
Sell Buy Design 918-583-9058 Southwest Properties 4918 S. Union Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-6646 Tulsa Realty 568 N. Guthrie Ave Tulsa, OK 74103 918-232-8870 We B Trees 3755 S. Tacoma Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-3473
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Leonard Wood
Hon. Glen Mulready
Brandi Forester-Slaton
Bob White
Josh Lamberton
Helen Cuthbertson
Ron Shanks
Walter F. Kempe, D.O.
Hon. Jeannie Cue
Richard Ryan
Roy Heim
Val Childers
Judy Ryan
John Harper
Anna Brown
Bill Pittman
Gene Griffith
Cristy Bise
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Aaron Fence Co. 4235 S. 33rd West Ave. Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-3503
Roxi Smith Farmers Insurance 2411 E Skelly Dr Ste 200 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-712-5539
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BANKING American Heritage Bank P.O. Box 1408 Sapulpa, OK 74067 918-224-3210
Oklahoma Central Credit Union PO Box 471227 Tulsa, OK 74147 918-664-6000
Quick Cash of America #1 4117 SW Blvd Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-1111
Edward Jones Investments 5110 S 33rd W Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-3003
ONB Bank - Community Branch 2420 SW Blvd Tulsa, OK 74107 918-764-1484
Western Sun Federal CU 3356 SW Blvd Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-6317
Employees Federal Credit Union 11 East 3rd Ste 2000 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-938-6598
People’s Bank and Trust 5151 S 33rd W Ave Tulsa, OK 74107 918-583-9800
BUSINESS SERVICES American Waste Control 1420 W 35th Street Tulsa, OK 74107 918-446-0023 B Haulin’ PO Box 9563 Tulsa, OK 74157 918-446-3473 Baker Heat and Air PO Box 216 Sapulpa, OK 74067 918-227-1522 Contract Clerical PO Box 9223 Tulsa, OK 74157 918-760-0687
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Happy Day Marketing 918-845-1265 HQ, The Regus Group 7633 E 63rd Pl, Ste 300 Tulsa, OK 74133 918-815-1118 Merchant Services of OK, Inc 1408 S Denver Ave Tulsa, OK 74101 918-852-4181 Promoman, LLC 918-492-6501 SW Tulsa Phone Book 405-830-2241
TD Design 2208 E 14th St Tulsa, OK 74104 918-743-4408 The UPS Store 7380 S Olympia Tulsa, OK 74132 918-447-8877 Web Infographics, LLC 828-928-7861
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COMMUNITY Southwest Tulsa Historical Society
Caption: The upstairs of this Red Fork Railroad Station was the first home of Ona Brooks Castle. Her father was O.C. Brooks who was station agent for the Frisco Railroad in 1906.
Founded: July 9, 1992 as a project of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber First Meeting: Ollie’s Station Restaurant Mission: To collect, preserve and share the history of the Southwest Tulsa area. Officers: Roy Heim, President; Sherry Heim, Secretary-Treasurer Membership: Open to anyone interested in our history. Facebook: Southwest Tulsa History
Accomplishments: • Partnered with University of Tulsa and OETA to record and produce the program “WPA- The Road to Recovery” on public television. Featuring westside families and projects related to the WPA. • Assisted local authors: Norma Lannon with her book Berryhill History & Memories Cecil Gomez with A Mexican Twilight and West Tulsa, Oklahoma – 1939 Before and After • Drafted a westside history book for Facebook • Presents programs for schools, churches, and organizations. • Assists families and individuals with personal research • Published history of westsiders killed in military service and an ongoing list of serving. • Preserves local historical areas and artifacts through computer scanning and storage.
Meetings: Third Thursday of the Month at 6:30 p.m. at Ollie’s Station Restaurant. In March, June, September and December, meetings are on third Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Carbondale Church of Christ.
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ORGANIZATIONS Townwest Sertoma Club P.O. Box 9793 Tulsa, OK 74157 Facebook: Townwest Sertoma Club Sertoma: “Service To Mankind”
Founded: 1981 in Townwest Shopping Center Near 49th & SW Blvd Officers: Pam Burgess, President; Randy McGoffin, Secretary/Treasurer
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Berryhill SERTEEN Club, youth working through volunteering Berryhill, Sapulpa and Remington Schools hearing screening programs Tulsa area Law Awards Program; Tulsa County Sheriff, Troop B Oklahoma Highway Patrol and 911 Emergency Telecommunications Center Happy Hands School for hearing impaired toddlers and youth
• Annual Scholarship for student in speech and hearing studies • Sertoma Handicapped Opportunity Workshop: SHOP • Sertoma Hearing Aid Recycling Program: SHARP • Route 66 Village development and operation
Meetings: Every Wednesday morning, 7:00 a.m. at Ollie’s Station Restaurant, 4070 Southwest Boulevard
RED FORK LIONS CLUB Begun in the 1930s, the Red Fork Lions Club closed its doors forever this past year. But the group, led by West Tulsa native Bob Patton, president, wasn’t finished with its work to benefit the community.
From left are Ann Patton, Bob Patton and Dr. Cassandra Funderburk at a check presentation from the Red Fork Lions Club to Remington Elementary. Submitted photo.
“The Lions are a worldwide organization dedicated to helping folks with eyeglasses and sight issues,” said Patton. “Our group raised about $20,000 every year that we gave to the community through our own effort and sweat.” Now that the group has disbanded and sold their building, several generous donations were made in the community including to Westside schools, the Southwest Tulsa Historical Society, Route 66 Village, and Western Neighbors. SW Tulsa Chamber Directory | 33
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Purpose, Vision and Mission: To meet the needs of communities through volunteer service. To create communities of change under common leadership and with a common voice that will serve the many in need. To improve the quality of life today for those at risk or impacted by hearing loss through education and support. Membership: Open Sponsorships:
Red Fork/Brookside Masonic Lodge #505 920 West 51st Street - https://www.facebook.com/Redfork505
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he long history of the Masonic Lodge in Red Fork began in 1921 when a group first met on Nov. 17th in the second story of the Red Fork City Hall. Historians say the lodge was later honored to be asked to lay the cornerstone in the high school building in April, 1925. Values of brotherly love, relief and truth guide the activities and mission of the Masons. Organizations like the Rainbow Girls, Eastern Star, and DeMolay are mentioned in the historical record of the lodge. The first meeting in the new temple at 920 W 51st Street was March 10, 1958. The Red Fork - Brookside Lodge meets at 7:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
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Ollie’s Station Restaurant 4070 Southwest Blvd. | 918.446.0524 Sun-Wed, 6:30am-3pm Thurs-Sat, 6:30am-8pm
Lunch Buffet M-F | Breakfast Bar Sat/Sun
IT’S YOUR FUTURE. It deserves a plan.
Ryan Featherston | Edward Jones Investments 5110 S 33rd W Ave | Tulsa 74107 918-446-3003
SouthWest Tulsa Chamber Community Awards 2014 Businesses of the Year
THE MEMBERS of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize these businesses for exhibiting the vision, personal commitment and character that changes the Southwest Tulsa area in a uniquely significant way.
For more than 38 years of service in providing the awards for countless schools, teams, organizations and businesses throughout Tulsa and now, throughout the nation and overseas, For modeling consistently good business practices, emphasizing quality workmanship and extraordinary customer service, For investing in our community by choosing one of our most prominent corners, re-purposing and redesigning a former gas station into a quiet, efficient, attractive storefront – overcoming many barriers and starting over numerous times as you endeavored to keep business thriving while relocating, The members of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize Southwest Tulsa Trophy for exhibiting the vision, commitment to quality and business leadership that improves the Southwest Tulsa area in a uniquely significant way.
For growing from humble beginnings right here in West Tulsa and providing effective intervention for thousands of individuals challenged by disabilities or barriers to employment for almost 90 years, For constantly expanding a sustainable business model that recycles discarded items and uses them for job training and to provide financial resources for clients as well as the non-profit organization that serves them, For taking employment services to the next level using case management and job placement services in special events and on an ongoing basis, For reclaiming an empty lot that once bustled with shoppers and restoring the Route 66 era signage and art deco building designs to resume successful commerce to benefit more than two dozen locations in two states, The members of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize Goodwill Industries for exhibiting the vision, integrity, commitment and business leadership that changes the Southwest Tulsa area in a uniquely significant way. 36 | SW Tulsa Chamber Directory
SouthWest Tulsa Chamber Community Awards 2012-2013 Businesses of the Year
THE MEMBERS of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize these businesses for exhibiting the vision, personal commitment and character that changes the Southwest Tulsa area in a uniquely significant way.
2013 - Tulsa Dental Center
For providing a basic need in a locally accessible and affordable way that brings smiles to our friends and family members in Southwest Tulsa and beyond, For demonstrating a business model that grows from zero patients to solid success in record time and replicating that model in Dental Centers throughout our region, For investing in your community with quality of life sponsorships of events and music and a friendly atmosphere in and beyond your office,
For catching the eye of newspaper reporters, customers from off-campus lunches at Webster High School in years gone by and grandparents who bring their grandchildren back to your business to remember what it meant to them, For providing consistent, quality food service to generations of Southwest Tulsans and visitors at Tulsa’s Western Gateway to Route 66 at our beloved Crystal City Shopping Center since 1971, For believing that a time-tested recipe and proven customer service policies are the key to surviving years of decline and disrepair all around you and for following faithfully to your simple motto to “do it right.”
Special Thanks to :
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2012 - Coney Islander
SouthWest Tulsa Chamber Community Awards For your heart to serve effectively in your workplace, the community and anywhere there is a need, For enduring the planning meetings, taking the assignments and fulfilling your responsibilities in our Chamber and other local non-profit organizations, For service as an officer on the Chamber Board, as a committee chair and tireless volunteer efforts representing a very active Community-based employer in efforts such as the United Way Day of Caring, For going above and beyond at your workplace on behalf of fellow employees, the Staff Advisory Council and for directing the OSU in Tulsa Research Day, The members of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize Amanda Benn for exhibiting the commitment personal sacrifice and character that improves the Southwest Tulsa area in a uniquely significant way.
For sharing your strength, expertise and experience as a mother and as a teacher to your family business and our community at large, For service on committees that make the Home Builders Association and Tulsa Home and Garden Show special places for Tulsa plus your support for your spouse’s work at the Rotary Club of Tulsa, Up With Trees and four separate professional organizations related to your family business, For your high standards in good business practices, successful special events and quality workmanship in the Chamber and other community non-profit organizations, For volunteering your time, talent and resources to all of Southwest Tulsa, The members of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize Barbara Nall for exhibiting the commitment personal sacrifice and character that improves the Southwest Tulsa area in a uniquely significant way.
For believing that a cherished icon of recreation and commerce known as “Crystal City� could thrive again if given the TLC it deserved, For researching the history, heritage and hope of a community located on the Mother Road in a distant state enough to understand the potential, appreciate the local desires and capitalize on the commitment resident among our citizens, For extraordinary patience through multiple roadblocks, surprises, invisible bidders against you and naysayers; choosing to think outside the box and search for what might work instead of what has not worked in the past, For realizing your dream and ours by winning the auction, acquiring the financial backing and accomplishing the repairs needed to turn others into believers again, The members of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize Bill Smith for exhibiting the vision, personal and financial commitment and strength of character that improves the Southwest Tulsa area in a uniquely significant way. 38 | SW Tulsa Chamber Directory
SouthWest Tulsa Chamber Community Awards For untiring service based on your nursing training and upbringing in Southwest Tulsa on behalf of children, students, your congregation, seniors, the disadvantaged And your constituents, For serving as an ambassador to anyone who will listen (and some who will not) on behalf of your beloved neighborhoods and the projects you are passionate about throughout Southwest Tulsa, For caring about so many things…from Christmas Lights to tourism; from parks to education; from history to veterans affairs; and for bringing the good times of the Crystal City Carnival back into our lives once again, The members of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize Jeannie Cue for exhibiting the Southwest Tulsa Spirit, personal example, inspiration and enthusiasm that improves the Southwest Tulsa area –and beyond – in a uniquely significant way.
Special Thanks to :
COMMUNITY
For incorporating community service into the very fabric of your institution, evidenced by the activities of 27 student organizations and clubs and your example as Administration, Faculty and Staff, For humanitarian service at Eugene Field Elementary in multiple ways, countless rural health fairs, global medical mission trips plus significant work at local agencies and clinics; doing the research and the fundraising necessary to support these events, For a compassionate spirit among individuals and families demonstrated by meal baskets and gifts – as well as a healthy emphasis on achievement demonstrated by student led activities and recognition of leadership – and your contribution to providing the physicians needed in our communities, The members of the Southwest Tulsa Chamber hereby recognize OSU CHS for exhibiting the compassion, humanitarian commitment and foresight that improves the Southwest Tulsa area in a uniquely significant way.
Oklahoma State University
inTULSA
Oklahoma State University is proud to be a part of Tulsa’s thriving downtown, offering students a respected degree from a Big 12 university right here at home. Together, OSU-Tulsa and OSU Center for Health Sciences make a big impact in Tulsa. OSU graduates are a valuable addition to our workforce, while OSU’s resident faculty members create new products and jobs through innovative research and partnerships with local industry leaders. OSU also provides high-quality physicians to underserved areas of Oklahoma.
In Tulsa
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SouthWest Tulsa Chamber Previous Year Community Awards
Westside Spirit Award:
Southwest Business of the Year:
1999 Webster DECA/Students in Marketing 2000 The Hon. Darla Hall 2001 Oakhurst Volunteer Fire Department 2002 Tulsa County Commissioner John Selph 2003 Jeannie McDaniel 2004 The Scissortail Group 2006 Save the Old Frisco Engine for Tulsa 2007 Pam Roland 2009 Jeannie Cue & Family – Chandler Lights on the Hill 2010 Advanced Steel & Crane/ City Planning – David Simmons Kenny Rowley 2011 Mike Massey (Train Restoration Efforts) 2012 Brenda Barre (Educator and Volunteer) 2013 River’s Edge Magazine(Susan Coman and Tracy LeGrand) 2014 Councilor Jeannie Cue
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Ollie’s Station Restaurant Arrow Trucking Sam’s OffRoad AAON & Flintco OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Dena Nicholas Agency Charlie’s Chicken Cedar Rock Inn/ The Silo Bob Hurley Ford – Reed Park Xmas/ Tulsa County News Holly Refining & Marketing/ Red Fork Art Gallery We B Trees / B Haulin’ Carl’s Coney Island in Crystal City Tulsa Dental Center SW Tulsa Trophy and Goodwill Industries
SouthWest Tulsa Chamber Previous Year Community Awards
Jim Close Humanitarian Service: 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
David Schumacher Stephen Jatras Gene Griffith Tulsa Goodwill Industries Richard Ryan Dr. Walter Kempe, DO Keeta Hicks/ Keeta’s The Rev. Willard Jones Roy & Sherry Heim OK House Speaker Chris Benge Dale Edwards (Webster High School) Marshal Tom Hufford Bill Pittman OSU Center for Health Sciences
2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
David M Breed Randy & Sandi Dittmann – Redberry Farm/ Cindi Hemm – Eugene Field David Johnson – Peoples Bank Anna Brown - Tulsa County News Editor Guy Berry - AHB and Gilcrease Expressway Efforts) Jerry Bates - Riverfield Country Day School Bill Smith – New Owner of Crystal City Shopping Center
Volunteer of the Year:
2011 Linda Fitzgerald 2012 Bob Patton 2013 Chandler Park Lights Crew SW Tulsa Visionary: (Tom/Sam Cue, Phillip Martin) 2002 Betty Kennedy, first West Regional Librarian 2014 Amanda Benn and Barbara Nall 2003 Dr. J.C.W. Bland, Dr. Fred S. Clinton, Lifetime Achievement Award J.M. McBirney 2007 Darla Hall 2006 Virgil E. ‘Onions’ Martin 2012 Bill Pittman Crystal City: Home to the New Route 66 Gateway, Coming this Fall...
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The Southwest Tulsa Chamber Office Is now a Newcomer Center! Packets for newcomers are filled with goodies from members and local business owners who want to meet you, hear your story and do business with you! Come by the office at 3210 W 51st Street (at I-44 and 33rd West Avenue) Business Owners: Bring a sack or box of goodies for us to place in packets for distribution to new residents and businesses in our Southwest Tulsa area. New Residents: Come to the Chamber Office between 9 and Noon on Mondays or Wednesdays and receive your free packet including your own copy of this directory, the latest Meteor Newsletter, a Southwest Tulsa Map and answers to your questions about Southwest Tulsa!
OPPORTUNITIES Your Southwest Tulsa Chamber has worked for years on Tulsa’s Comprehensive Plan for Southwest Blvd, 33rd West Ave, Union Ave. and the “Campus Plan” (for the triangle between Porter, Webster and Clinton). Chamber Members have participated in planning for Vision 2025, the Route 66 Task Force as well as speaking before the City Council, and Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on behalf of various zoning issues. South 25th West Avenue now finished at West 43rd Street. Above Right: Much needed sidewalks on 33rd West Avenue near I244 have been funded and will be constructed through a “Safe Routes to Schools” grant written by David Simmons. SW Tulsa Chamber Directory | 43
VisionWest VisionWest is Tulsa’s largest block party! The festival has grown from humble beginnings in Reed Park with a few hundred participants to over 2000 students, parents, alumni and residents from all over Southwest Tulsa--gathering to celebrate education on the beautiful campus of Daniel Webster High School. Every third Saturday in September, as many as 40 Chamber business and organizations join Marshall Tom Hufford’s Safety City to provide support, information and services to Westside families. Set up begins early in the morning and continues until mid afternoon when families begin gathering by 4:00pm.
Block Party Students from Porter, Park, Robertson, Remington and Eugene Field take the front steps at Webster to show off their talents among the Clinton and Webster dancers, cheerleaders, band and choral groups. Recent years have seen the Red Dirt Rangers on stage before the students perform! Two and a half hours passes quickly each year as the sun begins to set behind the hills of Oklahoma ‘neath the Sooner sky…the tent city disappears within an hour and people begin thinking about how to make next year’s VisionWest another success!
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