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Publisher’s Letter
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Business: Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates in Bartlesville
Much more than a skeleton crew
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Spotlight: 50th Anniversary
Stumpff Funeral Homes
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Profile: Kurtess Mortensen
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Spotlight: The Evolution of “Craft” in OK Passages: White Rose Cemetery
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Feature: Halloween in the ‘Ville
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October Events Calendar
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Out & About: Photos from Around Town
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Last Call: Spook-A-Rama at the Kiddie Park
A Halloween tradition 10 years in the making
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publisher’s letter
publisher’s letter It seems like all letters from editors and publishers sooner or later make note of the change of season, so I try not to do it. The problem is that the shift from summer to fall is so dramatic; I can’t help myself in this instance! It is worth mention not only because of treasures like crisp, cool mornings and the return of stillness in the air, but mostly because I believe the segue to winter pulls the collective consciousness back to a state of introspection. Take moments to daydream and allow yourself to connect with the change around you, since soon it will be gone. In true form this October, bMonthly features a handful of downtown events for all ages. All of these events are coordinated by citizens committed to making Bartlesville the best it can be. These volunteers, through organizations like Main Street Bartlesville, Price Tower and Kiddie Park, work many hours to create one of a kind experiences open to any and all who would like to attend. We’re all getting ready to
celebrate a haunting month of downtown events and every year I am excited by the increase in creative energy and activity that October brings. It’s hard for me to believe that this is the 7th year for the downtown Ghost Walk! If you haven’t made it downtown to take a tour in previous years, I highly suggest you go this year, and arrive early to get a spot because it’s always a sellout! The unified force which creates the culture expressed in our town is undeniable. As I have said before, each month I am honored to collect and share information about the people, businesses and events that keep us connected. If you know of an exceptional person whose story should be told, or you have an upcoming event you would like to share, please let us know! Thank you for reading and enjoy all that October in Bartlesville has to offer!
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Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates in Bartlesville Much more than a skeleton crew by Kelcey Nobles
For premier orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, area residents need look no further than Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates in Bartlesville.
specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
The 15,000 square-foot office houses four specialists and 13 employees who provide comprehensive treatments for arthritis, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel and more, as well as on-site physical therapy. They also support local high school and community sports groups, providing sports medicine services.
Giovan, who now serves as the official sports medicine physician for Oklahoma Christian School, the Dewey Bulldoggers and the Tulsa Soccer Club Hurricane – Bartlesville Division, said the move to live and work in Bartlesville was based on his desire to maximize his efforts towards patient care.
The Bartlesville office is part of a larger group of board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians serving in the Tulsa, Bartlesville, Owasso and Stillwater communities. Here, they serve Bartlesville residents as well as those from surrounding communities in northeastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas. Specialists include Dr. Michael P. Giovan and Dr. Henry Fieldon Stroope, Dr. David O. King and Dr. Scott Cochran, who all live and work exclusively in the Bartlesville community. Giovan graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science. He
“With a group like Tulsa Bone & Joint of Bartlesville, a group with expertise in running an orthopedic practice, the move is definitely a positive; they are the right fit for me,” he said. Stroope earned his degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, specializing in orthopedic surgery. He recently returned from ongoing education focused on shoulder arthroplasty and total hip replacement surgery, learning a new technique called the direct anterior approach to the hip, which he offers exclusively to the local market. The technique OCTOBER 2016 | b Monthly
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Dr. Michael P. Giovan
Dr. David O. King
Dr. Scott Cochran
Dr. Henry Fieldon Stroope provides a quicker, less painful recovery in comparison to traditional hip replacement surgeries. “Moving to the community last September offered a fantastic opportunity... an opportunity to grow with a thriving city’s needs,” said Stroope. “It is rewarding to work with an independent group like Tulsa Bone & Joint; they really know what they are doing and offer specialized, high-quality care.” King studied at Oklahoma State University College of Health Science and specializes in orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement and shoulder and knee arthroscopy. He offers a unique treatment for the correction of spinal compression fractures called KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty, which restores a patient’s height and reduction in angular deformity, significantly reduces back pain, and improves mobility and quality of life. King is the only surgeon locally to perform this procedure as well as endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery. Cochran graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and specializes in orthopedic surgery, arthroscopy, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He provides services for the athletes of Coffeyville Community College including
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football, basketball, baseball and soccer players. He also serves as an orthopedic physician for Bartlesville Bruins athletes. In July, Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates finished a complete renovation of its local office. Jane Phillips Medical Center (JPMC) coordinated in the effort, updating its operating rooms to allow for a number of surgeries to be conducted that could not be done previously. With the completion of these renovations, more patients are receiving physical therapy, imaging, and surgery, which has in turn increased the need for nurses and created new jobs in the community. In addition, Tulsa Bone & Joint and JPMC work in cooperation to deliver proactive procedures for the prevention, care and treatment of all bone and joint injuries. This partnership focuses on one-onone relationships with each patient, minimizing or eliminating injuries and providing treatment plans for orthopedic injuries. v
Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates in Bartlesville is located at 4140 SE Adams Rd. For more information, call 918-214-8232. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Mausoleum Stories Oct. 21 & 22 The White Rose Cemetery kicks things off, bringing some of Bartlesville’s most interesting former residents back to life through the deft performances of reenactors at this fun and educational event. Tickets for reserved seating are $10 and can be purchased at the White Rose Cemetery office.
Ghost Walk Oct. 26 & 27 Starting at the Hilton Garden Inn, this 7th annual award-winning event and fundraiser for local non-profits, Main Street Bartlesville will feature some of the area’s best actors and actresses performing haunting stories along a guided tour of historic downtown. All of the monologues are based on true stories that have taken place in or around Bartlesville, such as the tale of a silent film star turned murderer and a professional criminal who was gunned down in the streets. This year’s event will feature entirely new locations, including the former site of Bartlesville’s city hall, what was once a downtown feed store and livery, and the 100-plus-year-old home of Theater Bartlesville. Along with the tours, there will be street performers and food specials at the Hilton. There may even be a few zombies adding to the spooky experience. Tickets are available at the event for $10. Tours begin at 6 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes through 9 p.m.
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MAIN STREET BARTLESVILLE
GHOST WALK STARTING AT THE HILTON GARDEN INN
WEDNESDAY
OCT 26
THURSDAY
OCT 27
ADMISSION $10 TOURS FROM 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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Hocus Pocus in the Tower Oct. 28 Enjoy a family-friendly downtown experience at the Price Tower Arts Center, beginning at 6 p.m. Kids are invited to dress up for a costume contest, partake in craft activities, and get their fill of candy at the trunk-or-treat. At 8 p.m. pull up a seat in the gallery to settle in for a showing of the 1993 classic Halloween film, Hocus Pocus.
Monster Mash Oct. 29 Finally, grown-ups will have the chance to dress up and let loose as Main Street Bartlesville hosts the first-ever Monster Mash costume dance party at the Hilton Garden Inn, beginning at 8 p.m. Featuring the danceable tunes of Tulsa rock band, Zodiac, this Halloween-themed party will have its own costume contest as well as a raffle, taco bar and cash bar. The hotel is even offering discounted rooms to party-goers who really want to dance the night away.
“Everyone said they wished there was an adult Halloween party to go to locally,” said Monster Mash event chair Bo Wilson. “So, we put together a committee to create a party that will hopefully be known as ‘The Halloween Party.’ It’s all about having fun.” Tickets for the event can be purchased in advance for $25 or at the door for $35. Visit mainstreetbartlesville.org or call 918-214-8500.
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Pumpkin Patch The Bartlesville First Church pumpkin patch located at 4715 Price Rd. will be open Oct. 2 through Oct. 31. Pumpkin patch hours are weeknights 4-7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sundays 12-7 p.m. Additional daytime opportunities are available for daycare and elementary children with prior arrangement. The Pumpkin Patch is entirely staffed by volunteers from the church coordinated with local volunteer groups. Proceeds from this year’s pumpkin patch will be distributed among the Family Healthcare Center, CONCERN, and ministries within the church. Pumpkin Patch Volunteer Coordinator, Cyndi Chamberlin said, “This year the Pumpkin Patch will be bigger and greater! We want to give our community a place for families to come and pick out a pumpkin, pet some animals, and create traditions!” A variety of family events and activities will be held on Saturdays throughout the month. These will include a petting zoo, horse rides, bounce houses, yard games, and other family friendly activities. We will hold two special events free to the community: a Chili Dinner on Oct. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. and a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 29 from 6 – 7 p.m.
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Passport to the
Performing Arts Have some fun at Tri County Tech!
Experience Community Education, and bring a friend or loved one!
• Pinterest Parties • Painting • Couples Cooking • Bushcraft
• Zumba Gold • Yoga & Meditation • Gardening ...and so much more!
Explore more at www.tricountytech.edu/experiences, or call 918.331.3333.
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Want a season subscription that works for you? This season you can design your perfect season with the Bartlesville Community Center’s 20162017 PASSPORT. Pick your own season to fit your schedule by selecting one concert or show from these participating Arts group line-ups: Bartlesville Choral Society; Bartlesville Community Concert Association; Bartlesville Civic Ballet; Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra and Broadway in Bartlesville! The best part is that each passport is only $99! PASSPORTS go on sale September 1, 2016. For more information call the BCC Box Office at 918-337-ARTS.
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Saturday, Oct 1
8:30 AM
National Indian Taco Championship
8:00 AM
Lace Up for Fun! 5K, Fun Run and Family Festival
As autumn approaches, excitement builds
Bartlesville Farmers Market Frank Phillips Park Come out and listen to some great music, purchase items from the many vendors! See friends, connect with neighbors and enjoy the beauty of Bartlesville. For more info visit
Earl Sears Park 5K Race, Fun Run and Family Festival benefiting Youth and Family Services. Fun activities in addition to the running events. http://www.youthandfamilyinc.com
Downtown Pawhuska
comes along with the cool fall breezes. It’s the 12th annual National Indian Taco
611 SW Adams Blvd. Registration from 8am-11am ($15) Come out to see some great cars or enter your car to win cash awards. Grand Prize: Raffling an AR15 for car show participants. Rain or Shine. Awards at 3pm.
8:30 PM Live Music with Mike Colaw
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Painted Horse Bar & Grille
NITCPawhuska
Live Music with Lennie Baker Breast Cancer Prehab & Rehab
Copper Bar – Price Tower Arts Center
Poker Run to benefit Youth & Family Services
Hopestone Cancer Support Center of Bartlesville
9:00 PM
Poker run will start at Youth & Family
Vicky Davidson from Stephenson Cancer
Live Music with Brandon Clark
Services in Bartlesville and finish at Central
Center will be speaking about Cancer
NINE 18 Bar – Osage Casino
Middle School.
Rehab and Prehab services offered at the
Visit www.youthandfamilyinc.com for more
Stephenson Cancer Center. Free event.
10:00 AM Washington County Sheriffs Office
Heritage Theatre - Dewey
Championship. Visit us on Facebook
info
Cops & Rodders Car Show
KARAOKE NIGHT
in Pawhuska because an important event
www.bartlesvillefarmersmarket.com
9:00 AM
8:00 PM
Fall Traders Encampment at Woolaroc
7:30 PM Russian Rhapsody Presented by Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, Oct 2
12:00 PM First Church Pumpkin Patch
Experience Life in the 1840’s
Bartlesville Community Center
Bartlesville First Church – 4715 Price Rd
Authentic 1840’s trader camps set up at our
Featuring pianist Elena Baksht. Passion,
2nd Annual First Church Pumpkin Patch
Mountain Man Camp. The public is welcome
romance, emotion, brilliance, longing—all
to benefit Concern and Family Healthcare
at no additional charge to view the customs
these and more describe the compelling
Clinic. Mon - Fri 4-7; Sat 11-7; Sun 12-7.
and lifestyles of the early day trader’s.
symphonic sounds of Russia.
Runs 10/2 to 10/31. Active Weekends
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Monday, Oct 3
Sunday, Oct 9
10:00 AM
1:00 PM
Open House – Elder Care
ESA Home Tour 108 West Oak Road, Pawhuska
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Elder Care. Learn about the different programs we
Take a tour of 4 homes around the
offer while enjoying coffee and a pastry. No RSVP is required
Pawhuska area. Tickets are $10 and can
Friday, October 7
be bought at any of the homes. Since it’s
6:00 PM
more than $250,000 to the Pawhuska
OK Mozart’s Oktoberfest
beginning, Epsilon Sigma Alpha has donated
Bartlesville Community Center
12:00 PM
German beer garden, dinner, wine, music,
Snoopy Adopt a Dog Day
community. For more info contact Barbara at 918.331.6958.
games, raffle, pub-and-grub pull, German
Price Tower Arts Center
Christmas market, live auction. Tickets are
Tuesday, Oct 11
Enjoy crafts, inflatables, free gallery
7:00 PM
$50 per person. 918-336-9800.
admission of “Peanuts...Naturally”, and give a forever home to a rescued dog from Washington County’s SPCA.
7:00 PM Classic Stephen King Movie Night
League of Women Voter will host Bartlesville City Council Candidates City Council Chambers – 401 S Johnstone Open to the Public
Heritage Theatre – Dewey
7:00 PM
Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call 918.440.2393 for tickets and info
Wednesday, Oct 12
Bartlesville Film Society presents Movie Night featuring “Rear Window” Heritage Theatre – Dewey Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call
1:00 PM Movie Mondays
918.440.2393 for tickets and info
Bartlesville History Museum – 401 S
9:00 PM
Johnstone
Live Music with The Hi-Fedelics
8:00 PM
Will Rogers pays an occasional visit to
NINE 18 Bar – Osage Casino
KARAOKE & Dance Party Painted Horse Bar & Grille
the Benton homestead with amusing tales of the 1928 Democratic and Republican conventions and talk of joining Wiley Post for an ill-fated flight around the world.
8:00 AM Bartlesville Farmers Market
Thursday, Oct 6
Frank Phillips Park
7:00 PM Movie night presented by The Stray Katz Car Club
friends, connect with neighbors and enjoy
Heritage Theatre – Dewey Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call 918.440.2393 for tickets and info
8:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 8 Live Music with Jo Hemian
Life Music with Gordon Lightfoot
Copper Bar – Price Tower Arts Center
Bartlesville Community Center Gordon Lightfoot is sure to be a great thrill
Come out and listen to some great music,
9:00 PM
for live audiences and anyone who enjoys
purchase items from the many vendors! See
UFC 204 – Bisping vs. Henderson
legend in person.
the beauty of Bartlesville. For more info visit www.bartlesvillefarmersmarket.com
hearing great music and seeing a living
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Thursday, Oct 13 6:00 PM Ladies Night Fashion Show Heritage Theatre – Dewey Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call 918.440.2393 for tickets and info
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Saturday, Oct 15
Thursday, Oct 20
9:00 PM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Live Music with The Dirtboxwailers
Bartlesville Farmers Market
Journey Home Celebration and Fundraiser
Frank Phillips Park Come out and listen to some great music,
3406 SE Kentucky Street
purchase items from the many vendors! See
The public is invited to partake on the porch
friends, connect with neighbors and enjoy
and backyard of the hospice house. We
the beauty of Bartlesville. For more info visit
will be serving up hamburgers or hotdogs,
www.bartlesvillefarmersmarket.com
chips, bottled water, homemade cookies
NINE 18 Bar – Osage Casino
Saturday, Oct 22
and dessert for just $5. Donations to The Journey Home are also welcomed.
6:00 PM
10:00 AM
Forum hosted by League of Women Voters
Chasin’ Bacon Bartlesville 5k & 1Mile Run
Johnstone Republican Julie Daniels and Democrat Robert Jobe, Candidates for the District 29 State Senate seat. Open to the Public
6:00 PM
Bartlesville Kiddie Park
Spook-A-Rama
The 2016, 10th Annual Spook-A-Rama at
Bartlesville Kiddie Park
the Kiddie Park will be as big and wonderful
The 2016, 10th Annual Spook-A-Rama at
a Halloween extravaganza as ever. Visit
7:00 PM
City Council Chambers – 401 S
Spook-A-Rama
www.kiddiepark.net for all the news
Behind Bartlesville High School –
the Kiddie Park will be as big and wonderful a Halloween extravaganza as ever. Visit www.kiddiepark.net for all the news
Friday, Oct 21
Pathfinder Running Trail – 1800 Shawnee
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 117
Spook-A-Rama
is organizing this 5K run. Come out and
Bartlesville Kiddie Park
Heritage Theatre presents “Branson Murder Mystery”
enjoy the day with us, have fun, exercise, and spend some quality time with your
The 2016, 10th Annual Spook-A-Rama at the Kiddie Park will be as big and wonderful
Heritage Theatre – Dewey Join us for this Branson Family Favorite
Friday, Oct 14
local first responders! Costumes welcome,
7:00 PM
bacon suite LOL. We are here to enjoy and
Dinner and a Movie – Classic Movie with Alfred Hitchcock
6:00 PM
7:30 PM Rocky Horror Picture Show
Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call
Fun Night – St. John Catholic School
918.440.2393 for tickets and info
Children, ages 4-12, will enjoy the
Heritage Theatre – Dewey
dress up as a cop, criminal, pig, or maybe a
a Halloween extravaganza as ever. Visit www.kiddiepark.net for all the news
Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call 918.440.2393 for tickets and info
have fun!
Bartlesville Community Center Grab your friends and join us for this classic movie! Tickets are only $10! Bring your own
carnival type games, bouncy house and
props or come ready to buy a goody-bag of
refreshments as they parade around in their
props at the door!
Halloween costumes.
8:30 PM 7:00 PM
Live Music with Ginger Grey
Live Music with Enslaved by Fear, Five Minutes Alone, Edge of Zephyr and Violent Victim
Monday, Oct 24
Painted Horse Bar & Grille
Heritage Theatre – Dewey
9:00 PM Live Music with the Aaron Woods Band NINE 18 Bar – Osage Casino
1:00 PM
Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call 918.440.2393 for tickets and info
Movie Mondays featuring “Pearl”
7:00 PM Bartlesville Film Society Presents Movie Night – “Night of the Living Dead”
8:00 PM Live Music with Zach Elkins & Chris Foster
Heritage Theatre – Dewey
Copper Bar – Price Tower Arts Center
Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call
Bartlesville Area History Museum – 401 S Johnstone Movie Monday features, “Pearl” bringing to life the true-life story of Pearl Carter Scott Chickasaw aviatrix. Raised in the late 1920s in Marlow, Oklahoma. For info visit www.bartlesvillehistory.com
918.440.2393 for tickets and info
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Thursday, Oct 27
Saturday, Oct 29
8:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Main Street MASH
Golden Hour – Live Music with Tulsa Jazz Group
The Tri County Tech Foundation announces “Steerin’ Students Toward Success,”
Eat, Drink & Be Scary with plenty thrills and
Elder Care
Hilton Garden Inn
chills to be had as Main Street Bartlesville
The Barn at Foster Ranch
hosts the Inaugural Main Street Mash
Evening includes live entertainment, food
We will enjoy dinner, dancing, and a live
and giveaways. No RSVP required.
auction to raise funds for the program.
band Zodiac. Come dressed to impress and
Free social evening for anyone 60 or older.
featuring hip-shaking tunes by the pop enter our spooktacular costume contest. Visit www.mainstreetbartlesville.org for the contest categories!!
6:00 PM Main Street Bartlesville hosts the annual Ghost Walk Hilton Garden Inn Visit www.mainstreetbartlesville.org for all the latest cause you don’t want to miss this event!
Wednesday, Oct 26 6:00 PM
Friday, Oct 28
8:30 PM
Main Street Bartlesville hosts the annual Ghost Walk
6:00 PM
Live Music with High Beams
Hilton Garden Inn Visit www.mainstreetbartlesville.org for all the latest cause you don’t want to miss this event!
Halloween at The Tower Price Tower Arts Center Trunk or Treat, crafts, and activities with an 8pm Screening of the Halloween movie classic Hocus Pocus in the gallery
7:00 PM Joe Sears and The Salty Seniors present “Witches Ball” and the Ghosts of Dewey’s Past Heritage Theatre – Dewey Arrive early for dinner and drinks! Call
9:00 PM
918.440.2393 for tickets and info
Painted Horse Bar & Grille
Sunday, Oct 30 4:00 PM Fall Family Fling First Church of Nazarene – 3650 SE Adams
Live Music with KALO
Kids and their families will enjoy game, food,
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fun and Olympic-sized inflatable obstacle course. Rain or shine we will have a great time!
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50 ANNIVERSARY YEAR TH Stumpff Funeral Homes by Linda Keller
It was in October of 1966 that two brothers and their wives, Keith and Doris Stumpff and Paul and Joann Stumpff, launched a family-run funeral home destined to become a landmark in Bartlesville. They chose a location that, at the time, was beyond the edge of town. Now, 50 years later, the community has grown to wrap its arms around their business on Washington Boulevard. Over the years, as the town grew, so did the funeral business. As Stumpff Funeral Home marks its Golden Anniversary, the brothers can pinpoint the progress of their mortuary as it reached out to meet the needs of the community. For example, back in the day, before there was such a thing as EMS trucks and paramedics, it was in 1968 that Stumpff hearses began providing emergency care from home to hospital—a vital service in a rapidly expanding community. As visionaries, the Stumpff brothers expanded three times and remodeled to provide additional services and new methods— including adding conference room and casket selection room in the ‘70s, and then a crematory in 1985. It still is the only one in Bartlesville, and thus, services other funeral homes. 26
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One of their most important and enduring decisions was to hire a funeral director by the name of Ed House. Ed joined the brothers in July of 1969, just three years after they broke ground on the funeral home. Over the past 47 years he has endeared the Stumpff name to literally thousands of Bartlesville families. Ed House is integral part of this community. He went to work at Stumpff right out of high school, first mowing grass and washing cars then going off to mortuary school, followed by an internship. “My education wasn’t all college,” he recalls. Today, he personally oversees every facet of a funeral for loved ones--from death through cremation or embalming, to driving to the home to speak with the family and personally help them make plans. “Funerals are intended to be healing,” he notes. “That’s why it’s so important that each one be meaningful.” To Ed and to the Stumpff brothers that means personal service, integrity and going the extra mile. Ed says, “My policy is to do everything you can for them and then take it one step further. After all, this person is the family’s most prized possession. Their
funeral needs to be handled with dignity and respect.”
Ed House has seen many changes. “The years have seen me change too,” he says good naturedly as he prepares to lighten his work load by bringing in an assistant, Scott Guynan Holz. Scott steps in where Ed leaves off— currently shouldering responsibility for the new facility in Nowata as well as helping manage those in Barnsdall and Bartlesville, including a refurbishing program. Especially important to the families Stumpff Funeral Home assists, Holz notes, are the many new and meaningful keepsakes available. “Each life is unique,” he says. “So today, items such as miniature urns and money clips, folding knives, rings, lockets and cufflinks make it possible to keep a loving reminder engraved with a fingerprint or filled with tiny bit of ashes beautifully preserved and close at hand.” v
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KURTESS MORTENSEN by Mike Wilt They say you can’t go home again, but Kurtess Mortensen has gotten pretty close. While Pawhuska, Oklahoma is not Parowan, Utah, the 36year old feels as if he’s stepped back in time to his childhood. But what he’s doing here is far from kid’s play. After spending many years in the restaurant industry including the last ten in Las Vegas, Mortensen is assisting Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond with many of her new ventures. The son of a Federal Aviation Administration radar technician father and elementary special education teacher mother, Mortensen was one of 67 who graduated from Parowan High School in 1998. But he had developed a love of cooking long before then. “I loved cooking as a teenager,” Mortensen says. “I worked in restaurants, delivered pizza, worked in ski resorts, any place that had to do with food.” Shortly after high school, Mortensen got married and landed a job in a local steakhouse. “I spent several years there and move up the ranks and ended up running the place. I knew right then that’s what I wanted to do forever.” After five years at the steakhouse, the Mortensens moved to Portland, Oregon where Kurtess attended the Western Culinary Institute for his formal training. “However, I also worked at some of the best restaurants for the sake of learning…and paying the bills. I got a lot of experience. I like being the guy that nobody notices, but who makes things happen.” Mortensen then got the opportunity of a lifetime – working for Chef Thomas Keller. “I truly believe he is one of the greatest chefs and he was absolutely the top guy at the time in opening Las Vegas restaurants. It was an over-the-top training experience.” 28
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Mortensen wasn’t at the Bouchon Bistro very long, but his time there definitely left an impression.
substantial, meaningful items. You will be able to do all of your Christmas shopping in one place and be glad you did.”
“Those two years were the most formative part of my career. I learned to be a chef at a very high level. I also learned the standards of organization, cleanliness, and how to chase perfection.” For the next decade, Mortensen worked at many of the brand name casinos learning how to operate different types of restaurants, becoming educated about catering for thousands of people, developing new themes, and, eventually, working with many marquee chefs and iconic celebrities. (Note: Due to non-disclosure agreements, he could not be more specific.) “My time there was incredible. There’s nothing I’d rather do than take someone’s vision of what will be a restaurant and turn it into reality. Everything from devising recipes to selecting uniforms to choosing plates.” Mortensen relished the creativity required and the chance to work with so many others. All told, he was part of nearly 40 restaurant openings in just ten years. “It was very rewarding to use all of my artistic impulses to make people happy. The food and beverage business is, at the end of the day, all about making people happy. It’s the best job on the planet.” Mortensen then accepted a job that frequently took him around the planet to Dubai along the Persian Gulf. While still residing in Las Vegas, he was often traveling. He enjoyed his work, but he missed his home. “By this point, we were raising two little boys and they are the most important things in the world to me. I was miserable being away from them. And they were growing up in a place that was 180 degrees away from where I grew up.”
The full-service restaurant and deli will feature family recipes with a Pioneer Woman twist along with new menu items Drummond has been working on specifically for The Merc. “And the bakery will have some of the best pastries, cookies, and muffins you’ve ever had.” While he was able to work on many big projects for many big names in the big city, Mortensen said the small town offering is unique. Drummond and Mortensen had never met, but did have a mutual friend who knew the Pioneer Woman was looking for someone to help her with some big projects in a small town.
“I was a fan of hers from a distance, but I had never connected with her until she suggested we come to Oklahoma for a visit.” The rest is history. “We just fell in love with the area. And working on an exciting project in the same kind of town I grew up in?” Delicious. Mortensen is assisting with the opening of The Pioneer Woman Mercantile. Housed in 22,000-square foot historic building along Main Street in downtown Pawhuska, “The Merc” has undergone an extensive renovation and will feature a bakery, deli, restaurant, and general store. “There was misconception that this was going to be a souvenir shop, but it’s an honest-togoodness general store with quality,
“This is the most exciting project I’ve ever been a part of in my life. I wondered if it was just because it’s what I’m doing at the moment, but it’s not. It’s got integrity and depth. A whole bunch of people have a real personal stake in all of this and that makes it meaningful and special.” The same could be said for life away from work with his wife of 18 years, Lucretia, and sons Gideon (age 12) and Liam (age 5). “My casino hours were terrible. Now, I am at home in the evening for dinner. We play board games, go to the park, and walk the dog around the block. My family is loving it here.” While he resides in Bartlesville, Mortensen’s daily arrival for work in Pawhuska never gets old.
“It’s like a piece of my childhood and I’m grateful to be doing something in and for a town like I grew up in.” Mortensen has gone home again, but just 1,200 miles farther away. v
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Oklahomabrew The evolution of “craft” in OK by Will McClung
Craft beer has been around a lot longer in Oklahoma than you might think. In 2009, just a year after getting established, Marshall Brewing Co. of Tulsa paid a visit to Bartlesville with hopes of selling here. Since then, Marshall has become one of the top-selling local crafts in town. “We should be proud that Oklahoma now has a culture that supports craft beer. With the passing of Senate Bill 424, craft brewers in the state of Oklahoma are now on equal footing in with other states. This will only further the industry as we will see smaller breweries start to open in the years to come following the national trend. I believe our industry owes a great deal of gratitude to craft beer consumers who have understood that we have had an uphill battle. Their loyalty has built the foundation for an industry that can now start to thrive.” says Wes Alexander, Director of Sales and Marketing Marshall Brewing Company. With 14 breweries operating in Oklahoma and four in planning, craft beer has been growing in big ways over the past few years. So what do we owe to this boom of beer in our great state? Simply put, taste. Since 1985, when the founder of Sam Adams, Jim Koch launched his Boston Lager, beer drinkers slowly
started demanding more from their beer. More flavor, more character, and more complexity. And Oklahoma breweries began to deliver. Several beers born of these breweries, like Coop F-5 and Everything Rhymes with Orange have such a following that enthusiasts have anticipated their release like children waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve. Some of the most sought-after beers have come from Tulsa brewery, Prairie Artisan Ales. Among local breweries, it seems Prairie took the world by storm overnight. Founder Chase Healey launched some truly one-of-a-kind beers with equally unique labels designed by his brother, Colin Healey. They have hit home run after home run. In 2012, Brad Stumph and his partner started Black Mesa Brewing out of Oklahoma City, selling easydrinking, old school beer that has proven to be simple yet flavorful: a recipe that keeps the drinker coming back for more. “This is just the beginning. Now that breweries can have taprooms, I think you will see the number of breweries in Oklahoma may increase, and it will be easier for brewers to establish themselves outside the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas.” says Brad Stumph owner Black Mesa Brewing. OCTOBER 2016 | b Monthly
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Eric Marshall, Marshall Brewing Company
For many breweries, it’s not an easy road getting started. Those that are “in the works” such as Nothing’s Left Brewing Co. out of Broken Arrow have a lot to plan out, especially in light of state alcohol laws, many of which were established and have remained in place since prohibition ended in 1933. But the times, they are a’changing! Some of the red tape that has held back local breweries has been removed. Senate Bill 424, signed into law just this year, now allows local breweries to serve full-strength beer straight out of their facilities. “Craft beer in Oklahoma has nowhere to go from here except up, with new laws being passed that make it easier for us to sell what we make, and people thirsty for innovation. New exciting beers will push us all closer to places like Denver and San Diego. It’s a very exciting time and the Oklahoma beer landscape will be a lot different in the coming years.” says Travis Richards, owner, Nothings Left Brewing Company. This change has given Oklahoma breweries the new opportunity to host special events and release parties. There is hope that the state will see a boost in tourism as craft beer enthusiasts travel distances for such occasions.
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An example of that is the recent release party hosted by American Solera, which brought in a number of nonresidents. Another visionary dream of Chase Healy’s made reality, the Tulsa brewery specializes in handcrafted sour beers, an obvious passion of Healy’s and a trend that has been growing the last couple of years, even though it dates back to the mid-nineteenth century, during which time almost all beer to a varying degree was sour. Today, it seems almost all breweries try their hand at making a sour beer. It’s not just local growth that has changed the beer scene over the last year. Beer geeks and enthusiasts have been able to find a lot more out-of-state craft beer on the shelves of their favorite liquor stores that at one time would never have been. With breweries like Against the Grain of Louisville, KY or Oskar Blues of Longmont, CO coming in, the door is open for others. Most of this sort of growth is due to the dream of one man: Freddy Lamport. As the owner of Biergarten Wine & Spirits in Jenks, he decided he was tired of Oklahoma not having the selection he knew was out there, so he started Craft and Barrel, an import company based out of Owasso. In just a little over a year, he and his staff have been able to bring some of the most sought-after breweries into Oklahoma.
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“We should be proud that Oklahoma now has a culture that supports craft beer. With the passing of Senate Bill 424, craft brewers in the state of Oklahoma are now on equal footing in with other states. This will only further the industry as we will see smaller breweries start to open
Marshall Brewing Company
With so much on the forefront of craft beer, and with the season of fall beer fests upon us, it’s the perfect time to start exploring local breweries. Oktoberfest, celebrated across the state in different ways, is one of the biggest and most well-known festivals. It offers a great way to spend time with friends or family and share some of the best local beers the state has to offer. Of course, you don’t have to wait for a festival to stop by the liquor store and pick up some of your favorite seasonal craft beers right now.
“In taste we trust” is the motto of Marshall Brewing Co. It’s a taste worth exploring, across all local brewers who are following their dreams and releasing beers that reflect their passion. So many are finding a love for craft beer, what it means, and what it brings to the community. It’s time we raise a glass to Oklahoma craft. Cheers! v
in the years to come following the national trend. I believe our industry owes a great deal of gratitude to craft beer consumers who have understood that we have had an uphill battle. Their loyalty has built the foundation for an industry that can now start to thrive.” says Wes Alexander, Director of Sales and Marketing Marshall Brewing Company.
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Events On The Horizon…
Oct. 7th 6-10pm
Sat, Nov 5th 6:30pm
“OK Mozart’s Oktoberfest offers a celebration of time-honored tradition: German food, drink, traditional costumes, dancing and authentic Oktoberfest games. However, the best part of Oktoberfest may be the gemütlichkeit — which means the warm and friendly atmosphere shared by our guests,” says OK Mozart board chair Mary Lynn Mihm.
Hops for Hope is a home-brewing competition benefiting Ray of Hope Advocacy Center. This fun and casual event features beer tasting (attendees are the judge), pub grub, live music, raffle and silent auction items. It was the talk of the town last year and you don’t want to miss this event!
Local homebrewers, The Bartlesville Brewing Enthusiasts, will be on hand to offer samples from their best recipes. Each guest will receive a complimentary mug to refill throughout the evening.
Tickets are $40 and include a “Pub Grub” style dinner, a Commemorative Taster, bottle caps for voting, wine tickets and a beer guide with one round of beer tasting!
Bartlesville Community Center
Admission is $50 per ticket for open seating or $800 for a reserved table of four and $1,200 for a reserved table of eight. Guests must be age 21 or older. Tickets can be purchased at
www.okmozart.com.
Or call 918-336-9800, or stop by the OKM box office, 415 S. Dewey, Suite 100, Bartlesville.
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Tickets on sale October 1st! Purchase online at
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White Rose Cemetery By Debbie Neece
Cemeteries are full of intriguing life stories and Bartlesville’s White Rose Cemetery is certainly no exception. Jacob Bartles, namesake of the city, was the owner of a wheat field located on Cherokee Nation land southwest of current Bartlesville. His wheat harvest and milling operations became a budding enterprise. However, against his wishes but beyond his control, his wheat field became an Indian burial ground, later known as the old Indian Cemetery. George Keeler, a significant contributor to the foundation and development of Bartlesville, along with other area notables, was tasked with finding a city cemetery site in 1898 and the Indian Cemetery seemed like the natural location. The City Cemetery later became known as Union Cemetery before becoming White Rose Cemetery around 1905. Construction of the 15,000-squarefoot White Rose Mausoleum began in 1921. With ornamental leaded glass windows, bronze gates and white marble interior, the Mausoleum was dedicated in 1923. Many early Bartlesville notables now reside there, including C.E. Burlingame, Howard and Nellie (Johnstone) Cannon, Nelson and Sarah Carr, and Doctors, Clarence Howard and Sherwell Weber. One particularly interesting “resident” of the cemetery is Ernest Lewis, who once owned the Livery Stable and Uno Bar at the northwest corner of Third Street, now Frank Phillips Blvd. and Keeler Ave. When Oklahoma
became a “dry” state in 1907, the law was enforced by U.S. Marshals Fred Keeler and Frank Williams. Their intention was to shut Lewis’ bar down. A gun fight erupted and Williams and Lewis were both killed. Lewis’ wife, Julia, who later married another famed area outlaw, Emmett Dalton, buried Lewis in White Rose Cemetery with a big stone at the foot of his grave that read, “Murdered by Fred Keeler.” Later, town officials talked her into removing that stone which she promptly replaced with another: “Ernest Lewis, Killed by Fred Keeler, Nov 16, 1907.” Other significant figures laid to rest at the White Rose Cemetery and Mausoleum include U.S. Congressman, Postmaster and lawyer, William Tyndall (died 1928); Jane Phillips, wife of Frank Phillips, who was entombed in the mausoleum while the Phillips family mausoleum at Woolaroc was being constructed (died 1948); and William Wayne Keeler, who was appointed by President Harry S. Truman as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1949 (died 1987). One of the most “colorful” grave stones in the cemetery is the marker of former restaurant owners, Melvel and Lorene Murphy which reads, “Murphy’s Steak House, Home of the World Famous Hot Hamburger, Gravy Over All.” To hear more about the Murphy family legacy and others, plan to attend the 2016 White Rose Mausoleum Stories, Oct. 21 and 22 at the cemetery, located at 804 W. 11th St, just east of Virginia Avenue. This event features historical reenactors portraying earlyday Bartlesville pioneers interred at White Rose Cemetery. Proceeds benefit the White Rose Cemetery Beautification Projects. Admission is $10 at the door or free with a wristband from Main Street Bartlesville’s Ghost Walk Oct. 26 and 27. Call the White Rose office for more information. v OCTOBER 2016 | b Monthly
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Spook-A-Rama at the Kiddie Park A Halloween tradition 10 years in the making by Lori Esser
Kids dressed up as super heroes, a haunted house and a magic show are just a few things you’ll see at Kiddie Park’s 10th Annual Spook-A-Rama, happening Oct. 20-22, 6-10 p.m. Scheduled during Bartlesville Public Schools’ Fall Break weekend, this Halloween extravaganza is the place to be for families.
“If a kid works for us two seasons they are eligible to apply for a college scholarship through this fund,” Adams explained. “This helps them buy books, pay tuition or other funding needed for school. We also help local teachers out with special projects with this money.”
“Our park is completely transformed with lights, props and characters,” said Ron Adams, Kiddie Park president. “We have lots of photo opportunities with stand-ups and inflatables. It’s really cool to see the imagination that families have with their costumes. This event just continues to get bigger and bigger each year.”
Adams has found great joy and fulfillment in families’ enjoyment of the Kiddie Park, especially at SpookA-Rama. He delights in watching the kids walk in the costume parade along with some of the grown-ups. He’s “seen a few dandys” over the years, he said, and this fall festival takes him back to his youth.
All of the park rides are open during this scary-fun weekend at the same low cost as summertime prices. The House of the Boogeyman continues to hold its place of prominence as a main attraction for older kids, taking over the space usually occupied by the bumper cars. Another added attraction is The Little Scarecrows Maze: a spooky trail of twists and turns for younger children. Ghouls and goblins can participate in all types of Halloween games such as Pumpkin Bowling, Digging for Pirate Treasure and Monster Throw. Visit with a clown for a face painting or to get a balloon sculpture. On Saturday, make plans to attend the ticketed magic show by David Lea. All proceeds from the haunted house, maze and magic show fund the Kiddie Park’s Hopes and Dreams Education fund, which supports the youth employed through the park. 38
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“When I was younger, I recall this holiday as a celebration of the end of the growing season,” he explained. “This was a time to reflect on the hard work over the summer months and time to gather with family and friends to celebrate another year and kick off the season of being thankful. “ Kiddie Park will celebrate its 70th operating season next year and in preparation, Adams said, they have exciting growth on the horizon. With the funding support of Leadership Bartlesville, the park will be opening a Barnyard Mini Golf course. They are currently planning a future fundraiser to purchase a new ride geared toward older kids and hope to expand the park with other farm-related fixtures. “This is something to be proud of,” Adams said. “We couldn’t have done this without the support of our kids who work here and the adults who volunteer their time and effort to make this park run year after year.” v
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