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Family man, motivator and modern-day explorer.

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Out & About: Photos from Around Town

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A New Place with Familiar Faces

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Community: From Presidents to Philanthropy

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Last Call: A Place for Hope

Feature: John Fullbright

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter returns to Frank & Lola’s.

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The Arts: Engaging Art, Exploring Culture Bartlesville hosts state-wide Leadership Arts program.

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Painted Horse - “I came in for a latte and stayed for a beer!”

Since its opening, Bartlesville Municipal Airport has been a place for community.

Anchor House creates paths to self-sufficiency.

Publisher’s Letter As the new owner of Bartlesville Monthly, I have had to psych myself up to write this publisher’s letter for weeks now! The thought of writing a little of my story and it being printed for the public is a challenge for me. I am a 13 year resident of Bartlesville and I have family from the Bartlesville and Tulsa area going back well over a century.

My previous career in event production allowed me to live in Bartlesville while traveling out of Tulsa to scout and work in hundreds of U.S. cities and towns. For over eight years, I was involved in detailed exploration of various U.S. cities to determine event sites, secure permits with local government and develop marketing partnerships with local businesses.

This exposure has me convinced that here in Bartlesville, we are so fortunate to be entrusted with preserving and growing our culture which is clearly unlike any other.

A few years ago a friend, and previous co-worker, of mine was on a road trip with his daughter from Atlanta, GA to Folsom, CA. They stopped for a short visit when passing through Bartlesville. My friend, Jim, mentioned that he had spoken of his itinerary with his buddy in California.

When Jim said to him they were stopping in Bartlesville, his friend piped up and said “You’re going to the last great company town!” That phrase comes back to me often, and

I wonder how many people share this concept? I think our place here at the edge of the plains has a larger than life presence which is immediately felt. As Bartians we are part of a legacy that has reached the minds of many, not only in our own country, but throughout the world for decades.

I am excited to continue Bartlesville Monthly. I know this publication has a special place in our community which allows us all the opportunity to look forward to what’s ahead. The new partnership with PDG+creative is an exciting addition to the existing network of individuals who contribute each month to bring information to our readers.

People often ask, is there really enough going on to fill a monthly magazine? It always makes me shake my head and smile! Each month looking ahead, we have stories too numerous to print! What a problem to have! Bartlesville is a vibrant example of a community with something to offer everyone; it is truly a masterpiece in the making. Bartlesville Monthly is a necessary guide and promoter of exceptional local individuals, businesses and events. Let us know your ideas and thank you for reading!

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SCOTT DUCHARME Family man, motivator and modern-day explorer.

by Damon Isaacs In 1981, Ronald Reagan became president, MTV went on the air, the American hostages were released in Iran and Scott DuCharme moved with his young family to Oklahoma from Michigan to work in the oil and gas industry. Scott is a man with kind eyes and a firm handshake. His passion for the energy industry, leadership and life itself is immediately evident. In early years he was plumbing tank batteries on pump jacks.

Today he is the president of Performance Petroleum, an exploration and production company that employs 90 people with a $6 million annual payroll.

This entrepreneur has always had a knack for growing things. When he was 20 years old, he borrowed money to buy into a nursery and landscaping business in Michigan. The theme of working with nature and the environment runs throughout his career. His eyes light up when he speaks of the Osage Hills and the surrounding areas. Scott is a businessman, family man, motivator, man of faith and a modern-day explorer.

“Success is raising your children,” says DuCharme.

“It is getting them through college and knowing that people are important. Take care of your employees and know the importance of their families. I have good employees and protecting these jobs is a key to my success.” When asked about his heroes, he points to a photo of President Reagan. “Every day Ronald Reagan would spend time writing handwritten notes to people,” DuCharme says with a smile. “I need to do more of that. We all need to do more of that.”

Scott continues talking about protecting those jobs and ensuring business success. “What we do is hard.

Working with the regulations and things like health care reform makes it difficult for a small business. But when you bring on a new well, it’s thrilling.” Even at 8

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a time when oil prices are low, he gets excited about exploration and starting wells. Performance Petroleum has begun a new program that involves drilling 30 new wells. Scott says the thrill of the unknown, analyzing the initial geological data and the seeing the initial production rates are “the things that get me up in the morning.”

Whether or not you believe entrepreneurs are born, the fact is there are those who take the risks to start businesses. DuCharme speaks of five keys to being a successful entrepreneur.

“First, you have to possess desire, or a ‘fire in the belly.’ Second, understand debits and credits and possess business acumen.

Third, know the product and know it well.

Fourth, appreciate the people; I care about my employees, landowners and vendors. And fifth, be a cheerleader. A leader of a business is a cheerleader. A leader’s job is to motivate and inspire those around him; that includes my landowners. I am just a cheerleader. As a business grows, most of a chairman’s role is motivational.”

As with most business leaders, panic and euphoria are the two mistakes that he manages. He is careful not to panic when times are bad, and does not get too confident when times are good. DuCharme claims, “You have to stick with what you know. Every small business owner has the fear of running out of capital and ever-increasing regulations that make it difficult to do business.”

With a smile on his face, this explorer taps the table to emphasize that material things are not what make him happy. Scott claims that no matter what your job is, you can be successful by doing a good job and taking care of those around you. “Happiness is a fleeting thing,” DuCharme says. “You are going to work your 45 years, because that is what we do. What makes me happy is watching my children grow up, my grandchildren, seeing my family growing, being healthy and staying close to God. I am always trying to be happy with just where I am.”

Scott enjoys golf. He claims that he only gets to golf 20 times a year and often thinks that as he gets older, he will play more. However, he states, “What is fun for me is what I am doing here. I hope at age 65, I don’t have to quit doing what I’m doing.” What Scott has discovered is that he enjoys being a mentor and teacher to the younger generation. Sharing his knowledge and experiences with his children, their peers and his employees is what fulfills him. Scott makes reference to his fifth key of being a successful entrepreneur. “My fifth key is being a cheerleader. I enjoy working with the younger generation and teaching.”

Scott’s mentor was rancher and community icon, John Hughes. “I got to know him when I was young,” DuCharme remembers. “He would scold me when I was wrong and coach me in the area of what landowners expected from exploration companies.” He recalls going with John to a rock creek bank on the property that he now owns, the place where they had many of their coaching sessions.

Scott explains that he still goes to rock creek. “At noon every Wednesday, I go there with my stepson. I will also take my five key guys individually to that location to get new ideas.”

At first, Scott thought that doing this interview for Bartlesville Monthly was bad timing due to the downturn in the industry. He refers to Abraham Lincoln’s life and how he handled failure and challenges, yet he led the country and turned defeat into victory. As he hopes this interview will encourage people in the community, Scott DuCharme is a leader, explorer and always the cheerleader. v APRIL 2015 | b Monthly

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Engaging Art, Exploring Culture Bartlesville hosts state-wide Leadership Arts program.

by Lacy G. Gittinger Oklahoma art is thriving stronger than ever. Although many times we think of art as paintings or sketches suspended on the walls of a museum, artists in our state cover much more ground than that. From these traditional visual arts to the array of performing arts such as theater and ballet, Oklahomans create diverse art of world-class caliber.

Located in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Arts Council exists to raise awareness and support opportunities for art education throughout the state, as well as match grants that increase resources for arts organizations. One of the many programs the Council offers is the Leadership Arts program, designed to develop Oklahomans into educated leaders and advocates for the arts in their communities.

Bartlesville has been chosen as one of the featured cities for this year’s class.

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applicants. Among the Class of 2014 our very own City of Bartlesville Grants Administrator, Nancy Warring was chosen.

“I grew up with a love for the arts,” Warring commented, “Involvement in Children’s Musical Theatre has been tremendously positive for my son who has participated for many years, and I hope to bring more public art and art education to Bartlesville.”

Other cities in this year’s program include Guthrie, Oklahoma City, Sulphur, and Tulsa, all of which compile a well-rounded snapshot of the arts in Oklahoma.

On April 22-23, the Leadership Arts program will visit the Price Tower Arts Center, Bartlesville Community Center, Hopestone Cancer Support Center, Haskell Event Space, Children’s Musical Theater, and other venues dedicated to the arts.

The day will primarily focus on arts education.

“Bartlesville has many organizations that serve as a model for excellent training in multiple areas of the arts,” said Molly O’Connor, Director of Cultural Development for OAC, “Plus, downtown has a strong cultural identity, new events, good

quality of life, and a solid main street program. These tie in to what we discuss throughout the class.”

OAC places high importance on representation and site visits all across the state, communities large and small. Class members participate in discussions, reading assignments, and idea-sharing throughout the program, all while visiting art studios, museums, galleries, playhouses, and many other art venues in varying capacities. The knowledge gained from this program helps individuals engage others and increase art awareness in their own cities.

Warring is working toward several endeavors that will improve Bartlesville by promoting the arts.

“Working with Downtown Bartlesville, Inc., I’d like to establish a cultural arts district in Bartlesville,” Warring said, “And I’m working on an alliance between all of the art organizations in town, as well as a public art program that will provide guidelines for public art within city limits.”

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Up and his popularity continues to rise following his sophomore album release for Songs. While this popularity would lead many to move on from the smaller venues where they began, John continues to play those favorite spots.

Before the Grammy nomination, tours across the United States and Europe, Cayamo Cruises and performances with Patty Griffin, Jimmy Webb, James McMurtry and other Americana icons, John Fullbright was in the corner at Frank & Lola’s.

John performed the fourth show when the restaurant began featuring live music on Saturday nights in 2009.

During that very first appearance in Bartlesville, he played to the backs of bar patrons intent on watching sports on television and attempting to drown out the music behind them with loud conversation. Bartlesville audiences didn’t ignore him after that first show.

Another evening in those early years of the musician and venue found John playing his first show with a new Martin acoustic guitar.

“That is one show that stands out,” said Fullbright. “I had just bought that guitar and couldn’t get it to work right through the PA. I sat on the patio for the second set with just guitar and harmonica and it turned out to be a great night. That guitar is my soulmate.”

While John’s style has evolved only slightly in the years since first playing Bartlesville, appreciation for his craft has blossomed in Washington County and across the country.

John, along with Travis Linville, will perform what promises to be a sold-out, wildly attentive houseconcert style show at Frank & Lola’s on Sunday, April 12. Doors open at 6:00p.m. and as always, an outstanding heavy appetizer buffet and a selection of Marshall beer, wine and soft drinks are complimentary with the purchase of a ticket.

Tickets will be available in the restaurant during normal business hours or online at www.frankandlolas.com.

“The last time he was at Frank & Lola’s, I found myself having to “there-there” some B-ville folks who were worried they’d never see him again,” said Vicki Farmer, photographer and webmaster for Fullbright’s website. “Pfft, I knew he wasn’t going to disappear and never come back. John’s doing pretty good about keeping his feet on the ground and remembering who really loves him.”

“We do love him here and consider him a good friend, but I think he just comes back for the Pork Green Chili,” said Frank & Lola’s owner Adam Gilbert with a sly smile.

“He’s not wrong,” Fullbright said when informed of Gilbert’s comment.

“I always know what to expect when playing that room and it’s always very good. I’ll get good food, a lot of friends will be there, the show will be really fun, I might drink too much and I’m liable to end up in a joke telling competition at the bar by the end of the night.”

When the Frank & Lola’s staff was informed that John would return, after the shouts of joy and excitement, one server remarked that these intimate venues are so much better than large ballrooms.

Fullbright agreed:

“Frank & Lola’s is a cool room. There is always a great crowd – the people are always listening and everyone is happy to be there, especially me. In a huge theater with a 1,000 people, the chance of every single person being excited is slim to none.”

The intimacy serves the songwriting well.

“You’re trying to break even your own heart up there on stage. It’s easier to do in that smaller space,” Fullbright added.

John’s ascent in critical circles has found him often compared to Americana legends Randy Newman and Townes Van Zandt. Indigo Girls co-founder, Amy Ray, was one to make such comparisons following a shared bill last year.

Ray states, “When he started to play all our mouths dropped open in wonderment. I am a huge fan now and will sing his praises to anyone who will listen. Wow, his voice, his piano and guitar playing, his melodies, images, his wit. It’s like God created this guy from the DNA of Mark Twain, Eddie Vedder, Brandi Carlile, Hank Jr., Townes Van Zandt, Carole King, and Elton John — and whatever else you can think of that’s intellectual and populist at the same time… remarkable.”

While he’s always asked to return to venues across the country and in Europe, he doesn’t intend to continue the relentless touring as he has over the past several years.

Photo by: Tony Lehmer

“In my time off this year I’ve broken ground on a garden. I own a cat. I’m home. I’ll take off for short stuff, but I’m not a road dog. I don’t like being gone for that long,” Fullbright said.

Opening the evening and undoubtedly adding some guitar work to John’s set is Norman, OK based music producer, guitarist and songwriter Travis Linville. Linville can often be found providing lead guitar, dobro and pedal steel as part of Hayes Carll’s touring band and he’s a fine songwriter in his own right.

Fullbright and Linville have been good friends for a long time and have performed together often.

“Travis recorded my Live at the Blue Door album,” said Fullbright. “Before that, he and Mike McClure had a studio and I used to go hang out with those guys. He’s been a real pal pretty much since then and is one of the best dudes we have around here.

He’s an endless well of just, music.

He never stops having ideas. It’s pretty amazing to watch him work.”

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Fullbright received a Grammy nomination for Americana Album of the Year in 2012 for From the Ground Photo by: Andy Washington

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April 6

11:30 AM

10:00 AM

Young Professionals Community Development Meeting

Open House Elder Care

110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

coffee and a pastry. Learn about all of Elder Care’s programs. No RSVP required and all

5:00 PM

are welcome.

Business After Hours

April 7

1201 SE Adams Blvd.

5:00 PM

5:00 PM

Taste of Home Cooking

8:00 PM

300 SE Adams Blvd Taste of Home Cooking School tickets are

206 SW Frank Phillips Blvd.

First Friday Music Series (Artist TBA)

$12.00 per person. Come and enjoy the fun!

Copper Bar + Restaurant

the radio station or call 918-336-1001.

7:00 PM

No cover charge, Dinner and Drink specials

Our Town

available.

Bartlesville Theatre

9:00 PM

312 South Dewey Directed by Shelby Brammer, our guest

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Take a tour of Elder Care while enjoying

These meetings are open to everyone.

Kress Building

Karaoke Thursdays (Every Thursday)

1223 Swan Drive

Painted Horse

Frank Phillips Club Night

7:00 PM

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April 10 10:00 AM

April 4

Woolaroc Spring Traders Encampment

Grover’s Corners and its inhabitants.

7:00 PM

1925 Woolaroc Ranch Rd

Our Town

7:00 PM

Woolaroc hosts the Spring Trader’s

Bartlesville Theatre

Encampment on Friday and Saturday at the

director, we extend to you an authentic experience of American playwright Thornton Wilder’s play set in the fictional small town of

Karaoke Thursdays (Every Thursday) Osage Casino Club NINE18 Bartlesville,

April 3 7:00 PM

Our Town

director, we extend to you an authentic

5:30 PM

experience of American playwright Thornton

Dinner Theater for Our Town

Wilder’s play set in the fictional small town of Grover’s Corners and its inhabitants.

9:00 PM IMAZDI

312 South Dewey

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the gate includes the Spring Trader’s Camp.

Directed by Shelby Brammer, our guest

Bartlesville Theatre

Directed by Shelby Brammer, our guest

Mountain Man Camp. Regular admission at

312 South Dewey

Weeze’s Diner & Theater Bartlesville

April 9 7:00 AM

Educators Hall of Fame Breakfast Bartlesville Community Center

312 S Dewey Ave Theater Bartlesville, along with Weeze’s Diner, presents a dinner theater with fried chicken and all the fixings followed by an evening of outstanding theater.

Adams and Cherokee

experience of American playwright Thornton

Fundraiser for the Bartlesville School

Wilder’s play set in the fictional small town of

Foundation. Honoring former teachers

Grover’s Corners and its inhabitants.

Sue Smith, Karen Williams and Ann Purvis McMahon.

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7:00 PM

Bartlesville Theatre

Painted Horse Bar & Grille

312 South Dewey

110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

Directed by Shelby Brammer, our guest

8:00 PM

director, we extend to you an authentic experience of American playwright Thornton

12:00 PM

Karaoke

your business. FREE to members. For

401 S. Johnstone 5th Floor Brown bag event: 12-1:00 p.m. Local resident/business owner Gail Inman will

Grover’s Corners and its inhabitants.

510 Dewey Ave 15th floor

April 18

Second Saturday Music Series features the

10:00 AM

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Jo Hemian Jazz Syndicate. There will also

Siemens Poker Run

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welcome! Register at bgcbville.org or at the Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville.

6:00 PM

Harley Party

April 11 9:15 AM

April City Serve Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd Join us as we gather to serve the

April 12 Our Town

Presented by Broadway in Bartlesville. Four Stars From The Original Broadway Cast of

Bartlesville Theatre

Jersey Boys are together again celebrating

312 South Dewey

the music of an era!

Directed by Shelby Brammer, our guest

center parking lot, and then travel to our

director, we extend to you an authentic

service site. Call (405) 422-0606 with

experience of American playwright Thornton

questions.

Wilder’s play set in the fictional small town of

1920’s Jazz Dance Party

April 15

Elks Lodge

11:30 AM

1060 Swan Drive Dance Contest, Costume Contest, Free

Women in Business with the Chamber

Dance Instruction, Refreshments at 1920’s

Hillcrest Country Club

prices. Featuring The Jo Hemian Jazz

1901 Price Rd

Syndicate. Admission is Free!!

7:00 PM

Our Town Bartlesville Theatre 312 South Dewey

Is your head in the sand? Building your financial strength through knowledge and preparation! $25 for Members, $35 for Non Members. For information email kwhitmore@bartlesville.com

Annual fundraising event for Boys &

300 SE Adams Blvd

community! We’ll meet at the community

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

Bartlesville Community Center

2:00 PM

Grover’s Corners and its inhabitants.

April 16

Bartlesville Municipal Airport, Hangar #5

The Midtown Men

7:00 PM

Karaoke Thursdays (Every Thursday)

406 NW Wiley Post Road

Girls Club of Bartlesville. Must be 21 to participate. Visit bgcbville.org for more information including tickets.

8:30 PM

Live Music with Jake Hemphill Painted Horse Bar & Grille 110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd Muskogee’s Wild Card Band

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2:00 PM

Celebrating the 1920’s with Bob Fraser on Woolaroc Bartlesville Public Library 600 South Johnstone

5:30 PM

Osage Casino Club NINE18

celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month

Free social evening including food and beverages, live entertainment and giveaways. Open to anyone 60 or older. No RSVP required.

7:00 PM

Karaoke Thursdays (Every Thursday) Osage Casino Club NINE18

7:30 PM

April 24

Cinderella presented by the Bartlesville Civic Ballet

9:00 PM

Bartlesville Community Center

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300 SE Adams Blvd The Bartlesville Civic Ballet will be sale March 15th. Students $12, Adults $21, Seniors $18.

and its people in the 1920’s. This event is Free to the public.

8:30 PM

April 22

Bootleggers Union

6:00 PM

Painted Horse Bar & Grille

From Now Until Forever Tour

110 SW Frank Phillips Blvd

The Rock

9:00 PM

The High-Fidelics

122 S Park

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April 26

PM. Concert starts at 7:00 PM, with guest speaker Caleb Gordon.

2:00 PM

April 25 8:00 AM

with your family at h’ART of a Child. FREE

Cinderella presented by the Bartlesville Civic Ballet Bartlesville Community Center 300 SE Adams Blvd

Light It Up, Blue, Bartlesville: A Run for Autism!

The Bartlesville Civic Ballet will be

Bartlesville High School

sale March 15th. Students $12, Adults $21,

1700 Hillcrest Drive

event for all children.

Seniors $18.

annual 5K and 1-mile fun run for Autism. Call 918-914-9920 or email paths@newsguy. com.

Directed by Shelby Brammer, our guest director, we extend to you an authentic

1:00 PM

experience of American playwright Thornton

Oklahoma Indian Summer Golf Tournament

Wilder’s play set in the fictional small town of Grover’s Corners and its inhabitants.

Adams Golf Course

April 23

Master of Education Classes (MEd) Classes begin this Summer!

Call for details 918-335-6861

4:00 PM

Speed Networking with the Chamber Chamber of Commerce 201 SW Keeler Ave This one hour event is a way to make new business contacts, interact one-on-

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5801 Tuxedo Blvd Oklahoma Indian Summer Golf Tournament fundraiser. For information or to enter a team, call Lori Pannell at 918-397-2125.

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The Arvest Green Country Fourball Championship will return to Bartlesville on May 1&2. The event will help support The Bartlesville Community Foundation and its Legacy Hall of Fame. The two-day tournament will be held at Hillcrest Country Club and Adams Golf Club. The field is limited to the first 50 teams to register and registration is available at the pro shops of Hillcrest and Adams.

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Painted Horse - “I came in for a latte and stayed for a beer!”

by Molly Sparks The dark windows of the oncebustling Indian Coffee storefront have saddened many Bartian coffeelovers. The popular restaurant and coffee house closed its doors only a few weeks ago, but Mark Spencer, owner of the late, great coffee shop, had a plan.

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Following the close of Indian Coffee, Spencer was quick to action.

A small coffee bar addition is now located inside the Painted Horse,

complete with an espresso bar, blenders, and some of the same friendly, familiar faces behind the bar.

With a slightly updated food menu, Spencer says that all the same drinks and options are available.

Plus, with Painted Horse’s kitchen and bar, there are more options than before. Formerly only a lunch and dinner restaurant, Painted Horse has adjusted its hours to accommodate the changes.

Although the name has changed and the space is different, the new Painted Horse coffee bar has an incredibly relaxed feel. With Painted Horse’s hip atmosphere and the same popular espresso drinks, the coffee bar has a mood like no other coffee house in town.

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The coffee bar is not the only thing Spencer has changed, however. The entire restaurant has been repainted to brighten the place up, a couple of walls have been stripped back to the original brick, new

furniture has been brought in, including patio furniture in anticipation of warmer weather. Lights have been added to the outside of the restaurant to attract the eye and brighten the nights.

Without a doubt, Painted Horse has changed for the better, and fans of the late Indian Coffee can once again find a coffee bar to call home. “I hope we can serve all of Bartlesville and that this is a place where everyone can come, whether you want breakfast, a cup of coffee, a beer, a steak, anything,” Spencer said. v

Monday through Friday, the coffee bar will be open from 7:30a.m. to 9:00p.m., serving breakfast from 7:30a.m. to 10:30a.m. On Saturdays, the coffee bar will be open from 8:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. and brunch will be served from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

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Sunshine on your skin and warm breezes whipping around your hair are excellent incentives for getting outdoors and enjoying the warmer temperatures. Right before summer heat takes over is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Trees and flowers bloom filling the air with a natural perfume, crickets fill the nights once again and birds return to the area and sing. Colors that were muted by winter weather become even brighter, while warm days and cooler evenings beg to be reveled in! Life seems to begin a new chapter, and outside in nature is the best place to experience it.

To help celebrate the spring weather and Earth Day, Osage Hills State Park is hosting an Earth Day nature hike. The hike is less than one mile long, perfectly suited for families and all hiking levels. Scheduled for April 19th, the hike is free to participants and starts at 1pm. For more information, check out our calendar section. v

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The Bartlesville Municipal Airport has made aviation history since the landing strip was a grassy field and “birdmen” had dreams of flight. Early renowned pilots, Wiley Post, Art Goebel and Billy Parker had strong connections to the Bartlesville Municipal Airport.

In August 1927, Art Goble, flying the Woolaroc Airplane, won the Dole Air Race for the first flight to cross the Pacific Ocean (from Oakland, CA to Oahu, Hawaii).

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Between 1929 and 1934 over 50 “Cavalier” monoplanes were manufactured by Star Aircraft Corporation located at the Bartlesville Municipal Airport with Pioneer Aviator Billy Parker as the Director.

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Municipal Airport, attempting to break world records in his high-pressure stratosphere suit.

From biplanes to commercial airliners, the Bartlesville Municipal Airport has also served three major airlines with as many as ten flights a day. The near proximity of the airport offered easy access to supplies and personnel transportation for the U.S. Air Force Station on Radar Hill. When the Air Force planes landed, area residents were occasionally allowed to explore the cargo planes.

The National Biplane Association’s first fly-in was held June 1987 in Bartlesville with ABC’s Good Morning, America covering the event. Former Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon and George Bush Sr. have also landed at the Bartlesville Municipal Airport for area events including, Boots Adams’ Birthday Party and Bartlesville’s Centennial Celebration.

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After two years at the American Legion, Harley Party, the signature fundraiser supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Bartlesville, grew to more than 700 attendees and forced planners to seek out a new larger space to house the event. In 2013, thanks to the involvement of Phoenix Rising Aviation, Harley Party found a new home at the Bartlesville Municipal Airport.

Harley Party is another example of how the Bartlesville Municipal Airport continues to open their doors to the community. The 430-acre property offers a unique, laidback atmosphere inviting the event’s bikers and nonbikers alike to enjoy a spring evening.

U.S. Air Force Station on Radar Hill. When the Air Force planes landed, area residents were occasionally allowed to explore the cargo planes.”

The event features live music, live and silent auctions, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle giveaway and dinner with a cash bar. This year’s Harley Party takes place on April 18th. The Boys & Girls Club mission is “to enable our young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential.” Information about the event can be found at www.bgcbville.org. v

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A Place for Hope

Anchor House creates paths to self-sufficiency.

by Lori Esser A community landmark at 822 South Johnstone has taken on new life helping create a fresh start for Bartlesville residents. From 1960 until late 2014, the two-story corner beauty was owned by the Service League and used as a consignment shop called Bargain Box. The building was purchased last August by Seekers of Success (SOS), a non-profit program aiming to assist individuals/families with creating paths to self-sufficiency.

For its first project, SOS is housing four other organizations. These nonprofits are either in the beginning stages or need help gaining tracking, and share similar goals for assisting low-income families, providing affordable housing and supporting community redevelopment. The nonprofits being housed are Casa Hispana, Family Promise of Washington County, Washington County Housing Coalition and an affiliate group, My Refuge.

Being under one roof, these four organizations benefit from sharing expenses and resources.

“We don’t want to duplicate efforts being done elsewhere,” said Eric Jaekel, president of Washington County Affordable Housing Coalition.

“This house is a place for hope. Each non-profit will work together to get the most traction off the ground to move toward our common goal. We are able to share our progress in real time. We hope to break generational poverty in our community together.”

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Casa Hispana, which has already moved into the annex behind the Anchor House, works to positively integrate Hispanics by networking information, capabilities and services, to create opportunities for full participation in our community.

“Casa Hispana is already saving so much money by moving their store to the annex,” said Eric. “Their building was being sold and needed a place to go. Now they are able to share costs with other organizations. Plus we are working together to reinforce each other.”

Family Promise is a nondenomination, nation-wide program designed to keep families together as they move from homelessness to a stable housing situation through the use of host congregations.

Anchor House got its namesake from its location as the anchor house on the block, as well as the metaphorical sense of an anchor on a ship giving it stability and creating a sense of permanency.

The nautical reference also reflects back the umbrella organization SOS. Washington County Housing Coalition organizes community partners to assist with access to affordable housing by providing a resource center, renter education, housing rehabilitation and partnership development.

Eric has overseen the remodel of this 1905 landmark. It had been well maintained, but a few repairs and

remodeling needed to be done to suit its new tenants. It’s been a community effort all around. Six United Way Day of Caring project teams came through and helped with landscaping and interior work.

My Refuge is a faith-based advocate, provides programs for at-risk children and families. My Refuge will participate as a network member and continue to operate the Boomerang Consignment store at its current location at 500 E 4th St. “All the members of the SOS team are passionate about our mission of forging non-profit alliances to help individuals and families create paths to self-sufficiency,” said M’Liss Jenkins, SOS president. “We believe the Anchor House is just the first of many initiatives that will help fill important gaps and needs in the community.

Each member of the team has many years of experience not only working with non-profits, but also working with individuals who are struggling just to get by. By combining our passion, commitment and experience we are looking forward to launching projects that have solid research and successful outcomes.”

For more information visit the Anchor House Facebook page or contact 918876-2331. Anchor House hopes to become a place where people with a variety of needs can call one number and receive help in numerous ways. v

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