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This year’s talented Top Doctors were nominated by other physicians, academic medical centers and hospitals around the state.

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TOP DOCTORS Unravel Summer Travel Fun is within your reach!

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In our State section, we bring you plenty of fabulous Oklahomans: Adam Neely, reality TV star and editor on some of your favorite shows; mural artists making our downtowns vibrant works of art; a group of spelunkers sharing their love of caving, just to mention a few. In our Taste section, we showcase one of the hottest go-to spots for cocktails in OKC and a diner that will brighten your day.

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Explore Oklahoma’s underworld through spelunking.

s summer temperatures rise, many Oklahomans head for lakes, rivers and creeks to cool off, but there is another way to get cool – spelunking.

This recreational activity of exploring caves and caverns is also commonly referred to as caving. Fascinating worlds await you underground.

The National Speleological Society sponsors more than 200 clubs known as grottos, which organize training and excursions that emphasize cave conservation, says Ken Lyon, treasurer of the Tulsa Regional Oklahoma Grotto.

He adds that caving, like other outdoor sports, can be safe and family-friendly when educated, prepared participants approach the activity

with safety and seriousness.

“Cavers come from all walks of life,” says Chris Cearley, chair of the Tulsa grotto. “I am hard-pressed to imagine a more diverse group.”

Cearley got his start in caving more than 20 years ago when friends and family invited him on a trip.

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to the nearest cave.

For instance, Cearly and Lyon suggest linking up with a caving group or grotto for an outing because novices should never try to go it alone.

Seasoned cavers always put safety first.

Cearly’s best advice is “to be patient and pay attention to the little lessons experienced cavers share with you.”

Spelunking can reveal interesting rock formations, streams, waterfalls, canyons, bats and unusual fish, but if anyone in the family is claustrophobic, or afraid of heights, darkness or bugs, this sport might not be a good choice.

“I personally did not think that I was claustrophobic; however, in the right circumstances, I am uncomfortable,” Lyon says. “For example, if I have been crawling in a very tight space and become hot from the physical exertion, I start to become claustrophobic.

“However, I know that all I have to do is to get to a place where I can sit up and cool off and I will be just fine.”

People also need to be relatively fit.

“If you are not in shape, you probably will not enjoy the experience. But if you are just starting out, caving will definitely get you in shape,” Lyon says. “Having a great time with friends, exploring a new cave, seeing pristine cave formations (stalagmites, stalactites, flow stone), exploring new passages where you are possibly the first person to ever be there, while overcoming the physical challenge of having to climb, crawl and exert yourself in the underground environment are just a few reasons to think about getting started.”

Spelunking can also foster a love of conserving nature. Caves and caverns are fragile environments protected by state and federal laws; formations are not to be broken or taken for souvenirs, and areas should not be vandalized or littered, Lyon says.

Bats should be left alone because some are endangered. Oklahoma bats are also threatened by white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease, Lyon says. Whitenose syndrome is transmitted primarily from bat to bat, but scientists say humans could inadvertently carry the fungus from cave to 12

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According to the speleological society’s website (caves.org), maintaining the health and integrity of underground ecosystems helps to sustain associated ecosystems. Caves play a vital role in human health and welfare. Accumulations of cave pollutants can upset underground aquifers that supply drinking water. Cleanups and restorations help to preserve these special places for future generations of cavers and caveadapted species.

“Our club works closely with the Nature Conservancy, the state of Oklahoma, and the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife to protect Oklahoma caves, map our caves and help clean them,” Lyon says.

Cearly adds: “Oklahoma has a variety of caves that are spectacular in many different ways. Some have large, well-decorated rooms; others have amazing wildlife. Still others are challenging in the way only a

three dimensional maze can be.”

Some spelunking delights on public land that are oft-visited include Wagon Wheel and Crystal caves at Turner Falls Park in Davis; Alabaster Caverns State Park, which has guided tours, near Freedom; and Robbers Cave State Park near Wilburton.

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BOOKBINDER SEAN RICHARDS RESTORES DELICATE TOMES. PHOTO COURTESY SEAN RICHARDS

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ean Richards’ handbound books really can be judged by their covers.

Three years ago, his replica of a 16th-century German cover, blind-tooled on pigskin, won first place for period binding in England’s Society of Bookbinders competition.

For his skill in making intricate impressions on leather with a heated brass tool, Richards was awarded tools and a cash prize, and suppliers courted his business by sending free materials. He would have gone on a speaking tour had he not been working full time at the University of Oklahoma library.

His title is a big deal in the bookbinding world – something he is justifiably proud of. The winning book occupies pride of place in a glass case in his living room, and, if he were ever in a financial jam, it would fetch a lot of money.

He and his wife, Ana, are in business for themselves; Byzantium Studios operates out of a tidy, converted garage in Norman and relies on orders for repair and restoration of old and treasured books to pay the bills. But it’s the design work that he gets most excited about.

Richards studied in Germany and the Czech Republic after being unable to convince U.S. master book-

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binders to show him what they knew.

“There’s a secrecy in the craft,” Richards says.

Across the state in Fort Gibson, Polish immigrant Zbigniew Niebieszczanski, 65, and his son Artur, 36, are passionate in a different way.

They mostly do Bible restorations and find satisfaction in the meticulous work, much of which preserves handwritten family records on decorative pages in tattered books.

“We’re saving a family’s history,” says the namesake of Artur Bookbinding International, “and I get to do something with my hands that I enjoy.”

Zbigniew Niebieszczanski spent more than three years in training as a bookbinder before he was banished from Poland for embracing Lech Walesa’s Solidarity labor movement. Now, the father and son charge as much as $90 an hour for their work, which often calls for hand sewing with cord or heavy thread. If pages have crumbled or gotten wet, that’s another painstaking process involving Japanese tissue and rice paste.

The Niebieszczanskis take just as much care with less-expensive study Bibles, which people often want to save because of notes written in the margins.

One customer spent about $300 to have his Bible spruced up, and two days later he drove off with the

restored book on top of his car. He recovered the pieces, and the second restoration came with a heftier price tag. Money was no object.

“It was his Bible,” Artur says simply.

There aren’t many people who do hand binding, and most customers face waiting lists. But it’s worth it, Artur says.

“People might pay $6,000 to $10,000 to restore a book,” he says.

“But their great-grandparents read it and held it. They will have it another 200 to 300 years.”

Similar experiences led the bookbinders to the field.

Richards, 42, holds degrees in psychology and counseling, but he burned out as a social worker. He worked briefly as a hospital grief counselor, but, after his daughter was born, he could no longer face parents who had lost children.

Zbigniew Niebieszczanski, an ambulance worker, was so traumatized by what he saw after a car mowed down pedestrians in Warsaw that he dropped out of medical school.

“It was better working with broken pages than broken bones,” he says.

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Artists across the state express themselves in large scale on walls or the sides of buildings.

f you visit Tulsa’s Pearl District, you might find a vivid scene splashed along a wall: a girl bicycling past a stylized brick building emblazoned with the phrase, “The Art of City Life.”

In the background are billowing clouds; in the foreground, a hand clutches pearls spilling over a street sign marking the district.

It’s a complex, colorfully detailed piece of art that you don’t have to pay a cent to see – which is the point, according to its creator, Josh Butts.

“I have always been interested in making art accessible to everyone,” he says. “I also appreciate the transformative effects of taking a dingy space and turning it into a point of pride.”

Butts owns Scrambler Creative, an agency specializing in branding, graphic design, illustration and public art. He says painting murals has been a “wonderful coincidence. The city is very open to the idea of promoting public art.

Public art attracts businesses, brings people together and moves the needle MURAL ARTIST JOSH BUTTS for Tulsa.”

TAKES A BREAK IN FRONT OF A WORK IN PROGRESS. It also moves PHOTO COURTESY JOSH BUTTS the needle in

Muskogee, where visitors can find several murals by Lance Hunter, a professor of art at Northeastern State University. One depicts a server at a vintage soda fountain and is emblazoned across the outside of Gaddy Drugs on York Street. Another, “Our Future,” shows

children in uniforms denoting potential careers.

“The scale is a challenge, but it reaches out to people,” Hunter says of his work. “It’s not in an enclosed space that people might be intimidated to step into.”

The challenge for Hunter is the physical effort of painting murals – these aren’t tiny canvases, after all, but large walls or sides of buildings.

“I’ve probably spent a year of my life in total on scaffolding,” he says. “I’m getting older, and I’m more aware of the challenge than ever before.”

Some elements of mural creation are easier, according to Oklahoma City artist Ben Stookey.

“I really like painting on a larger scale,” he says, “because you kind of see in front of you everything that you’re trying to accomplish. You have breathing room.”

Stookey’s work appears in places like the Oklahoma City Zoo and on Western Avenue.

The latter work, a collaboration with fellow artist Scott Henderson, depicts a closeup of colorfully painted bugs amid vibrant sound waves and is titled “Vibratory Messages Generated by Tethered Bees.”

Stookey lauds the “found” element of mural art.

“It’s always cool to see some sort of creative thing or art when you’re not expecting it,” he says.

Butts says people should find murals for themselves because “it’s difficult to get a sense of scale through pictures. The viewer has to see murals to appreciate them fully. I would encourage Tulsans to take advantage of and embrace the blooming art culture happening … right before our eyes.”

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True to Himself Adam Neely left Oklahoma to pursue the Hollywood dream, and it’s going fabulously.

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CLOCKWISE: ADAM NEELY AND HIS HUSBAND, REZA FARAHAN, ARE CAST MEMBERS ON THE REALITY SHOW SHAHS OF SUNSET. ADAM NEELY POSES FOR A PHOTO WITH ACTRESS KATHY BATES. ADAM NEELY SAYS HE AND ANOTHER FAMOUS OKLAHOMAN, KRISTEN CHENOWETH, ARE GOOD FRIENDS. ADAM NEELY POSES FOR A PHOTO WITH ROBERT SHAPIRO. PHOTOS COURTESY ADAM NEELY

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ot one to fit in while growing up, Adam Neely flew the Oklahoma coop as soon as he finished high school and headed to California.

He has worked in different capacities on popular television shows such as American Horror Story, Glee and Tyrant; he currently works as an assistant editor on Outlanders, and is a regular on the reality show Shahs of Sunset with his husband, Reza Farahan.

Neely has plenty of personality to spare, but he didn’t always feel so popular. Neely grew up in Midwest City and Edmond as the youngest of three boys.

“It was at Deer Creek [schools] I knew Oklahoma was too small for me,” Neely says. “I had aspirations to be out there and live life. At Deer Creek, I always felt I had to be like everyone else, like I wasn’t being true to my heart. Let’s just say I was always considered peculiar.

“I tried to fit in. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want. I met many people who discouraged me and looked down on my dreams.

Look at me today. I’m proud that I never listened to anyone’s opinion.”

Although he didn’t always feel like he had a niche in Oklahoma, Neely loves the state and still visits family there on occasion.

“The things I miss are the small things that someone wouldn’t really understand unless they lived in Oklahoma,” he says. “I miss the sprawling yards and forests, lightning bugs, cooking on the grill, listening to the cicadas on a hot summer day. The little things.”

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Neely says he has a special fondness for nature – especially monarch butterflies, which he’s raised from egg to butterfly. He’s started a jewelry line in an effort to raise awareness of the decline of wildlife.

“The IG (Instagram) handle is @flutterbypendants. I named it this because the original name of a butterfly was flutterby,” Neely said. “One of my fun facts.”

Neely put himself through college at California State University-Northridge. Afterward, he got a job as a production assistant on the pilot of American Horror Story.

His career has grown from there.

“I don’t think anyone really knew how popular this show would become,” he says. “This is where I got my foot in the door. I was focused and determined to make something of myself. I would be the first person in the office every day and the last one to leave. I would do my job, as well as help out the editors with theirs.

“It was hard but fun. I got to go to set, hang out with the actors like Taissa Farmiga, Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson … the list goes on and on, but you get the idea.”

Appearing on a popular show with his husband has also given Neely a different sense of accomplishment.

“Being on TV has been a positive experience. I cannot tell you how many people reach out to us or approach us just to say we have helped them accept their child or have helped them come out to their parents,” he says. “It’s so enlightening to know that people are positively affected by seeing things they are not too familiar or comfortable with.”

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Flying Through Time Oklahoma’s WWII Airborne Demonstration Team keeps paratroopers’ history alive in Frederick.

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ABOVE: CHARLES W. SASSER (RIGHT) PREPARES TO JUMP WITH THE WWII AIRBORNE DEMONSTRATION TEAM.

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PARATROOPERS OF OKLAHOMA’S WWII AIRBORNE DEMONSTRATION TEAM BOARD BOOGIE BABY AT FREDERICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR A JUMP. PHOTO COURTESY CHARLES W. SASSER

t is always the 1940s at Frederick Municipal Airport on the plains of southwestern Oklahoma, and America is at war.

A C-47 Skytrain, called Boogie Baby, belches smoke as it exits a massive wooden hangar. Troopers wearing World War II uniforms and gear board it to complete parachute jump school and earn the honor of becoming full members of Oklahoma’s WWII Airborne Demonstration Team.

The group reenacts parachute combat jumps made more than 70 years ago in places like Normandy, Sicily, and Arnhem, Holland.

As a military historian, author and new ADT volunteer, I take a step back in time to crowd into the fuselage of Boogie Baby with the other troopers. In a few minutes, we will hurl ourselves into

the howling wind.

As a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) for 13 years, I made many parachute jumps.

Now, as I prepare for my first exit in over 30 years, I feel like this really is my first jump.

Now, at 1,200 feet above an open field that serves as a drop zone, I wait for the jump master to open the door and initiate the command countdown.

“Stand up! Hook up! Stand in the door! Go!” We snap in static lines and rush to get out. It always astounds me how fast paratroopers can exit an aircraft.

Out the yawning door into space, plummeting toward earth, followed by the jolt of the opening parachute, I’m suddenly floating gently in the morning sunshine. The sky blossoms with floating canopies.

Later in the dusty hangar, a veteran muses as he looks around at the vintage airplanes, vehicles and other displays from an era that has largely disappeared into history.

“This,” he says, “is Peter Pan’s Neverland. We are the Lost Boys who never have to grow up.”

Retired Green Beret Richard Wolf

founded this living memorial in 1998. U.S. Airborne forces were a prominent, enduring symbol of the WWII era. The hangar, part of the Frederick Army Airfield that trained fighter and bomber pilots in 1942, has become a WWII museum and a working airborne base to accommodate “dogfaces” for training and operations.

In 1999, ADT acquired Boogie Baby, built in 1941 at the Midwest Air Depot (now Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City) and used during the war. A second aircraft, Boop B. Boop, soon followed.

Ranks of ADT participants and reenactors are filled with jumpers and non-jumpers, people of all ages and walks of life contributing to ADT’s mission. Jump schools, patterned after the U.S. Army Airborne School, are conducted twice a year.

The course, over nine rigorous days, culminates in five parachute drops.

Male and female recruits come from all over the country – and some from as far away as Australia.

For further information, visit wwiiadt.org.

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Among Art Deco Royalty

A new book says Tulsa, once nicknamed Terra Cotta City, has America’s third-best concentration of the architectural form.

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ABOVE: BOSTON AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH HAS A ZIGZAG FORM OF ART DECO ARCHITECTURE. RIGHT: THE OLD WAREHOUSE MARKET ON EAST 11TH STREET IS AN ART DECO TREASURE SAVED FROM DEMOLITION.

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ver my years of writing about Oklahoma music, I’ve gotten into a lot of conversations about the exceptional quality of Tulsa’s musicians. Often, they’ve led to a question: Is Tulsa really something special, or does every city of any size have its own unique sound and musical legacy?

Despite all the examples to support Tulsa’s standout contributions to the popular-music scene, the evidence ends up far more qualitative than quantitative; that is, it’s impossible to calculate just exactly how much noteworthy Tulsa music has been made over the years, especially in comparison to what’s been created in other cities. It just can’t be measured that way.

There is, however, an art form that can: Art Deco, that striking decorative style from the 1920s and ’30s.

And, according to the new book Art Deco Tulsa (History Press) and its author, the veteran writer and editor Suzanne Fitzgerald Wallis, Tulsa is exactly the third-best place in the country to find still-standing Deco architecture.

“Suzanne writes a lot in the book about the position Tulsa holds in the world of Art Deco,” says Sam Joyner, an award-winning photographer who shot the pictures for Art Deco Tulsa. “Most people don’t know it, but there’s New York,

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there’s Miami [Florida] – and then there’s Tulsa.”

Joyner and Wallis spent much of the past couple of years tracking down as many examples of the style – or, actually, the three styles, as we’ll see in a moment – as they could find around the city. Some, like Boston Avenue Methodist Church, the Mid-Continent Tower and the Union Depot, are wellknown examples. Others are less well-known. And some, unfortunately, are long gone, with little indication that they ever existed.

“Tulsa was at one time called Terra Cotta City,” says Wallis, referring to the clay-based material used extensively in Art Deco buildings. “We had the highest density of Art Deco buildings per mile as any city in the States. In the ’60s, they started being torn down for new, modern build-

ings. Fortunately, people stepped forward and said, ‘Stop,’ so we still have many Art Deco buildings. I put together a chart of all the ones built in Tulsa, which of the three styles each one is in, who the architect was, its status and its address. That’s in the back of the book.”

In the rest of Art Deco Tulsa, she adds, “We talk about the history of Tulsa, define what Art Deco is, and talk about risk-takers, two of whom I’m particularly interested in: [famed oilman] Waite Phillips and Bruce Alonzo Goff, who is my very favorite architect. The whole thing began with risk-takers like these men. Then there’s a part about Terra Cotta City, a description of the three styles of Art Deco, and a section on lost and found buildings and people.”

Those styles, according to Wallis, are zigzag, streamline and PWA; the last stands for the Public Works Administration, a federal government project that gave architects, builders and construction workers muchneeded employment during the Great Depression.

“The Boston Avenue Methodist building is zigzag,” Wallis says.

“Zigzag had color. It was real jazzy – exotic, decorative art. Zigzag’s effect was to make buildings look tall, like they were soaring up into the sky. It was colorful; it was ornamental; it went right along with the Jazz Age [of the 1920s]. ‘The war’s over; we’re celebrating; everything’s great.’ That was zigzag.”

Photographer Joyner says, “The best way to look at streamline is to see some examples, like the City Veterinary Hospital out on Peoria [Avenue], which has all those glass bricks. Phoenix Cleaners is another one.

“And then the Public Works Ad-

ministration buildings are pretty obvious. The Union Depot is the best example. It’s massive.”

Wallis agrees: “It is. The intent was to show that things could stay in place – that they were solid, strong, permanent.”

Nothing, of course, is really permanent. But some things survive longer than others, and Wallis and Joyner are vitally interested in not only preserving what’s left of the city’s Art Deco architecture, but also helping stoke the revival of interest in the form. Wallis has seen this happen before; books written by her husband, Michael Wallis, who contributed Art Deco Tulsa’s introduction, have been widely credited with sparking renewed interest in the highway once known as America’s Main Street. (With Michael, Suzanne co-edited 1993’s Greetings from the Mother Road: Route 66 Postcards and co-authored the 1996 collection Song Dog Diary: 66 Stories from the Road.)

Like Route 66, Art Deco went through a good long period where, if not exactly forgotten, it was taken for granted or overlooked.

“With Suzanne, I got focused on where Deco went,” Joyner says. “My premise, and I think there’s a lot of truth to it, is that [influential architect] Walter Gropius and his Bauhaus School in Germany emphasized efficiency and function over form and beauty, and as a result we ended up with what I would call boring architecture, with no ornamentation. That’s what killed Deco.”

It may not, however, be that dead after all. Joyner and Wallis point to the MTTA Station in downtown Tulsa and MyersDuren Harley-Davidson in Brookside as examples of Art Deco “beginning to come back.”

There’s also Decopolis, a downtown store emphasizing Deco art owned by William Franklin, who, Wallis says, “has been working very hard to get an Art Deco museum in Tulsa.”

“Right now,” she says, “there’s Art Deco on display in the windows of the Philcade Building downtown. It’s an Art Deco building, and when you go

into the lobby, the windows have displays of Deco items. The inside is just incredible.”

Wallis gives credit to many other Oklahoma-based advocates, including the now-deceased architects Herb Fritz and Rex Ball, for keeping Art Deco in the local public eye over the years.

“Herb Fritz was the one who saved the Tulsa Fire Alarm Building, and before he passed away he had put together a whole architectural plan to follow to save the Spotlight Theatre, one of our great Art Deco buildings that was an early creation of Bruce Goff,” she says. “Rex Ball had a conference on Art Deco here, and one of the points that was being made – and that we keep trying to make – was that Deco can be as much of an economic boon to the city as oil and gas were, thanks to the resurgence of interest in it.

If we had an Art Deco museum, for example, people would come from all over the world to see it.

It would be a real draw.”

Perhaps Art Deco Tulsa will end up as a catalyst for such an institution. Meanwhile, there’s plenty for Deco fans to appreciate between its covers.

“The celebration and enjoyment of the Deco itself – that’s one of the purposes of the book,” Joyner says. “Art Deco is absolutely gorgeous, and we want to convey that. But it’s not a coffee-table book. There’s tons of historical text, and I think the photography is there to help illustrate and support that. Suzanne does a great job of giving that historical perspective, when it was done and who the principal parties were.”

For his part, Joyner snapped some 500 photos, 144 of which ended up in the book.

“The aesthetics of these places were a lot stronger than I ever imagined,” he says. “You spend time with them, and you have a much greater appreciation for what an incredible treasure they are. I was thrilled when Suzanne gave me this opportunity – No. 1, because I was able to spend time with her, and No. 2, because I got to see all this Deco.”

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Natural Joy Tent camping is the way to go if you really want to get in tune with the glories of Oklahoma.

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ipping early morning coffee as birds chirp and call to one another. Cooking over an open pit. Popping a cold one in the shade.

Kicking back by a fire. Falling asleep amid psithurism (rustling of trees and fallen leaves) and the sounds of nocturnal creatures.

These are essential joys of tent

camping … and they can be found in every corner of Oklahoma. State parks (from Black Mesa to Beavers Bend, from Grand Lake to Great Plains), the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in the middle of Oklahoma and many sites in national forests give everyone a chance to commune with nature in minimalist surroundings.

Whether your tent is family-sized or

a single, lightweight nylon or old-school canvas, you live simply and efficiently.

Even if it rains, a good book or robust game of Scrabble on a travel-edition board is enhanced by the atmosphere.

And when you get out to stretch your legs, the fresh scents from the gentle showers provide all the reasons for why you do this.

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LEFT: BRICK, GLASS AND STONE ARE COMPLEMENTS TO NATURE AT THIS HOME IN A SECLUDED RESIDENTIAL ENCLAVE IN TULSA. THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM IS ACCENTED WITH ONE OF THE HOMEOWNER’S CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS.

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Adoration from a Distance

Years after seeing a home for the first time, a Tulsa couple buy the tucked-away property and remodel it to their liking.

By M.J. Van Deventer Photos by Scott Johnson, Hawks Photography

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he adored the house in Tulsa’s Royal Oaks enclave long before she knew it would be her own.

“I had been in the house once for an event and admired it even then,” the homeowner says. “What attracted us to the home were the gleaming wood, stark white walls, plenty of windows overlooking the small, well-landscaped lot, and an occasional touch of whimsy that softened the upscale, modern theme.”

Built in 1995, the home was originally owned by a prominent Tulsa philanthropic couple. When the husband died, his widow downsized by building a smaller home next to the one that they had previously owned.

The new homeowner says the exterior of the home has a style “before its time for Tulsans.” It leans toward contemporary but still has traditional touches designed by Dallas architect Frank Welch.

When the new homeowners downsized from their home in Southern Hills, this house came to mind. Its contemporary theme was compelling; they moved in December 2016.

“The home is built all on one level and it’s tucked back into a cozy corner of the neighborhood,” she says. “With so many windows, it has a lot of light and it really suited our tastes.”

Working with Jeff La Rue of La Rue Homes and Debbie La Rue of Zoller-La Rue Designs, the renovation doubled the size of the kitchen because the owner loves to cook.

“We have four sons, so I learned to cook out of neces

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sity,” she says. “Quantity became more important than quality. With updated appliances, new cabinets and a striking center island, the kitchen is the hub of our home.”

The dining room had abundant bookcases.

“It looked more like a library than a dining room,” she says. “Its original design involved the talents of Doug Campbell and Charles Faudree. The bar looked like it was from the Prohibition area, so we opened it up to the dining room to make it more accessible.”

Especially eye-catching are the round chandelier in the formal living room and the unusual chandelier over the dining table.

Both were found at Restoration Hardware.

The remodeling created an office for her husband, with a touch of nature and a fountain near the entry.

A gutted bedroom off the kitchen became her art studio.

“If I spill paint on the slab, it doesn’t mat-

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ter because the next owner will cover it up anyway,” she says.

The walls throughout the home are a showcase for her large, colorful paintings, which she loves to create for her friends and family. The paintings complement the white walls and neutral color theme of furnishings in gray, white and black.

“My art provides the movement in the rooms,” she says.

The homeowner has shown her art in several local exhibits but says, “I don’t want to make a business of it.”

Many of the furnishings came from two of Tulsa’s top design centers, T.A. Lorton and SR Hughes.

The homeowners enjoy the living and family rooms, especially the views nature provide.

“We use this house more than any home we’ve ever had,” she says. “The family room is small and cozy. I love the living and dining rooms, too.”

The remodeling lasted eight months, but the homeowner says it was well worth it.

“Zoller-La Rue was wonderful to work with and very attentive to detail,” she says. “It was a great collaborative effort.”

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Father’s Day Fishing Guide The real gift is showing an interest in dad’s hobbies.

Finding out what kind of fish he catches – and where – is key.

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ather’s Day looms and you’re tired of buying the typical triad of gifts: cologne, shirt-and-tie set or funny ball cap. But you know he loves fishing; the problem is, you have no idea what to get him.

With a little digging and acquired knowledge, you can give your dad something he’ll enjoy while he’s on, in or near a body of water to catch his favorite species of fish.

Step One

Find out what your dad catches and where he catches it.

Crappie, trout, catfish and the three most common bass (largemouth, smallmouth and striped) in Oklahoma require various rods, reels and bait, so just buying him any old lure or pole won’t do.

Some dads prefer that you ask them directly: “Hey, Dad. What kind of fish do you catch most often?” But if he likes surprises, get him to tell stories (with subtle questions strategically dropped in) about his angling passion. You could recall a fish fry that he had with his day’s catch and how much you liked it. Or you could remind him of how a particular fishing trip was humorous or exciting.

The goal is simple: Get the low-down on the fish species and the location.

Step Two

Buy your dad something he will use.

Large retail outlets, such as Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, provide an array of equipment and gadgets that your dad may find handy … or just throw in the bottom of his tackle box or hidey-hole of his boat.

Always helpful is the local bait and tackle shop near the lake, river or stream where your dad fishes. Chances are that he frequents that small business anyway, and the owner can guide you toward a precise purchase.

“You can waste a lot of time trying to figure out what to use,” says Carl Cook, whose Crooked Hook is a half-mile from Fort Gibson Lake’s Taylor Ferry. “You stop by the local bait and tackle shop and they’ll tell you what’s hitting. Fish can change what they hit day to day. The guy at the bait shop is always talking to people about where and what the action is.

“Any advantage that you can get before [heading out] makes a difference in your day of fishing. For instance, Lake Tenkiller, just 20 miles away from Fort Gibson, has a completely different set of conditions, so what works at one lake may not work at another.”

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Many anglers may prefer one style of fishing, but almost all like to catch as many different species of fish as possible in their lifetimes. So your Father’s Day gift could be to have him try something different.

If he has never fished for walleye, you could help fund a trip to Mille Lacs, Minnesota. If he wants to snag (and release) a marlin, book a charter boat leaving the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

If he has always talked about fly fishing but put it off, you could enroll him in a class.

Trout Unlimited, with chapters in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, has regular seminars on rod techniques and tying your own flies. Most classes are free or inexpensive, but your real gift would be going to them, too, so that you can learn specifically what to buy, whether it’s a pair of hip waders or a fly-tying kit.

Plus, you will spend some time with your dear old dad – the gift he’d most enjoy.

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Pains of Summer Fun

The effects of a bug bite can range from minor itching to serious illness. Following are some of the most common pests and how to treat problems that may develop.

Bees and Wasps

A bee or wasp sting can be life-threatening for those who are allergic. If you know you are, always carry an epinephrine injection device (or epi pen).

“A severe allergic reaction would include swelling of the face, lips and/or wheezing or difficulty breathing. Call 911 if this occurs,” says Dr. Kristen Rice with the Center for Dermatology in Tulsa.

If you’re not allergic, Rice says treating the inflammation and itching caused by the bite is most important until the reaction subsides.

“Topical steroid medication, which includes both over-thecounter and prescription options, can help,” she says. “Topical pain relievers can help, too. One that I personally like is called Bite MD as it is a stick applicator that is easy to use. Applying ice to the affected area and taking antihistamines can reduce swelling and itching.”

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Spiders

Poisonous spiders, such as the brown recluse and black widow, concern most people. However, Rice says spider bites rarely cause life-threatening problems.

“Brown recluse bites can cause tissue necrosis at the site of the bite, which, if spreading, may need surgical debridement – removal of the dead tissue,” she says. “Signs of tissue necrosis include ulceration and a gray/purple discoloration around the site. Seek medical care if this occurs.”

For minor bites, home treatments include washing with mild soap and cool water, applying ice to the site, elevating the site above heart level, and taking antihistamines to reduce swelling and ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain.

“There is no specific treatment for brown recluse bites, other than caring for the skin at the site, and in rare situations where someone actually has systemic symptoms, supportive care to include balancing kidney function, electrolytes, blood

pressure and blood counts,” Rice says.

Systemic symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle pain or cramping, dizziness or loss of consciousness. If these occur, emergency treatment is needed.

“For black widow bites, there is an antivenin,” Rice says. “However, it is not available – or [is] difficult to obtain – at many hospitals. Local symptoms may last for several days but are rarely life-threatening.”

Ticks

A tick bite should be taken seriously because ticks can carry a variety of diseases. Dr. George Monks, with

Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, says tick-borne illnesses can be difficult to recognize because symptoms can mimic other illnesses like depression, fatigue, fibromyalgia or arthritis.

“I’ve diagnosed and cared for patients with tick-borne illness who have suffered greatly from their disease,” he says. “Many of us have heard of Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but there are over 20 different disease-causing organisms that ticks can infect you with. Many of these illnesses have only recently been discovered.”

Monks became interested in tickborne illnesses through his practice and having known a game ranger who died from Lyme disease. He and his wife, Rachel, created Testmytick.com, a tick-testing resource through a partnership with the Laboratory of Medical Zoology at the University of Massachusetts.

“It’s important to note that even if a tick does carry disease, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will be infected with it,” he says. “This test is not a substitute for going to see your health-care provider, especially if you think you may have a tickborne illness.”

Mosquitoes, Chiggers and Oak Leaf Mites

Mosquito bites are typically more annoying than dangerous, but news about the Zika virus has caused alarm.

“Avoidance of mosquito bites is the absolute best way to prevent spread of diseases they may carry,” Rice says.

Repellents with DEET are considered most effective against mosquitoes and chiggers, but many non-DEET options are available.

“One study found that having a fan blowing away from the area is the most helpful thing to repel mosquitoes,” she says. “And don’t forget that protective clothing and avoiding wearing strong fragrances are extremely helpful as well.”

Monks first diagnosed a patient with a bite from an oak leaf mite in 2015. He says this insect bite was only first described in the United States in 2004 during an outbreak in Kansas. To help treat bites like this, he suggests over-the-counter topical hydrocortisone cream or oral antihistamines.

“The key is trying not to scratch them as that increases the risk of a secondary infection,” he says.

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Senior Living

Know what’s available before you or your loved one needs to make a change.

t’s no surprise that most seniors want to age in place, according to the AARP. However, mental, physical and social changes can cause individuals or family members to seek alternate housing. Before making a move, experts stress researching and examining pros and cons to help make the best decision.

Retirement Community

Retirement communities often have an age requirement of 55 and over and boast resort-style accommodations. These communities foster a social network while removing the hassle and headache of home ownership. Activities can include golfing, fitness classes, craft studios, card games, social clubs, and entertainment and travel groups. Many communities have shared spaces, such as dining halls and clubhouses, and offer lifestyle services like laundry, housekeeping and transportation.

Assisted Living

Assisted-living communities are for individuals who are primarily

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independent but need help with daily personal tasks, such as bathing and dressing. These facilities can offer studio or one-bedroom apartments, cottages or a mixture of both.

Residents may benefit from dining services, recreational activities, transportation and/or housekeeping.

Skilled nursing and other medical care services may be on site or available through visiting providers.

The level of care and services vary by community. It’s important to review the options and decide with your loved one which services are most needed. For a list of questions to help guide you in choosing the right community, visit aplaceformom.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility

Skilled nursing facilities, or nursing homes, offer residents 24-hour nursing care. The staff includes registered nurses, licensed practical and vocational nurses, and certified nurse assistants. Nutritious, customizable meal plans are provided, along with recreational and/or mentally stimulating activities. According to the National Institute on Aging, about 1.4 million

Americans are in nursing homes. To help individuals, their families and caregivers compare nursing homes, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has a five-star rating system based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures. To compare homes, visit medicare. gov/nursinghomecompare. Experts say each resident should have an advocate, a friend or family member who visits regularly and monitors conditions to ensure quality care.

Continuing Care Retirement Community

This type of community combines independent living, assisted living and nursing home care on one campus – offering residents the peace of mind of staying in place as medical needs change. Accommodations and amenities vary by community and experts recommend reviewing contracts carefully. A community like this should also have a residents’ association serving as a voice for its members by accepting feedback and calling for changes and improvements.

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Nine Nearby National Parks Explore our neighboring states by visiting national parks.

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he first of our country’s 60 national parks was Yellowstone, established in 1872, with a relative handful of adventurers. Today, national parks draw visitors by the tens of millions annually.

Some parks are irresistible, as I discovered as a kid when my family went on a road trip out west. My 19-year-old sister was so taken by Jackson Lake Lodge at Grand Teton National Park that she applied for a job there and stayed for the summer. She was captivated by the Tetons, but I have a sneaking suspicion that she also saw a chance to ditch her family and her dopey little brother.

She reports she had the time of her life.

The Tetons are about 1,100 miles away from Oklahoma, but you don’t have to travel that far to get to one of those 60 federal gems. Our state has two national recreation areas (Chickasaw and Winding Stair Mountain), but no national parks. Our neighbors have nine, which we highlight here.

Rocky Mountain

In north-central Colorado on the front range of the Rockies, this park is a favorite for elk, moose, deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, bears and cougars. Explore placid high country lakes, glacial valleys and deep forests. At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak is the tallest point; Bear Lake offers terrific hiking. Trail Ridge Road, called the Highway to the Sky, is a must, weather permitting.

Mesa Verde

Established in 1906, this park is near the Four Corners region (where Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona meet) and offers more than 4,000 archaeological sites of the Ancestral Puebloan. The remarkable cliff dwellings include Cliff Palace, with 150 rooms and 23 kivas.

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Guadalupe Mountains

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

PHOTO BY MACKENZIE REED

This west Texas park is home to 8,750-foot Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in the GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS PHOTO COURTESY NPS state; McKittrick Canyon, filled with big tooth maples; and a fossilized coral reef from the GATEWAY ARCH Permian era.

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Gateway Arch

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

On the western slope of the Rockies near Montrose, the park protects a quarter of the Gunnison River. The sheer canyon walls create some of the steepest cliffs and oldest rock formations in North America. The area is popular for river rafting and rock climbing.

Great Sand Dunes

GREAT SAND DUNES PHOTO COURTESY NPS

BIG BEND

PHOTO COURTESY NPS

On the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado, the 750-foot sand dunes are the tallest in North America.

The park also features a variety of grasslands, shrublands and wetlands, along with alpine lakes and six 13,000-foot mountains.

If you plan on climbing the dunes this summer, head out at daybreak because it’s blistering hot by 10 a.m.

Big Bend

Named for the prominent bend in the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexican border, this park in west Texas encompasses a large (801,000 acres) and remote part of the Chihuahuan Desert. Activities include fossil hunting, river rafting and backcountry hiking in the Chisos Mountains.

Declared a national park this year, the stainless steel catenary arch rises 630 feet to commemorate the Lewis BLACK CANYON and Clark expedition and the OF THE GUNNISON PHOTO COURTESY NPS westward expansion of the country. Underground, a museum describes the structure’s tricky construction; up top, a tram runs inside the arch for dizzying views, especially of downtown St. Louis.

Hot Springs

This area in west-central Arkansas was established as a federal reserve by Congress in 1832 and is the oldest area managed by the National Park Service. Natural hot springs flow out of the Ouachita Mountains to provide relaxation in a historic setting.

Carlsbad Caverns

More than 110 caves crisscross this park in southeastern New Mexico.

The longest runs 120 miles. The Big Room, almost 4,000 feet long, is the fifth-largest chamber in North America.

HOT SPRINGS

PHOTO COURTESY NPS, HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK

CARLSBAD CAVERNS PHOTO COURTESY NPS

CHUCK MAI

IN STATE

More than 40 diverse state parks dot Oklahoma. We also have two national recreation areas; Chickasaw is in the Arbuckle Mountains near Sulphur in south-central Oklahoma, and Winding Stair Mountain (Talimena Scenic Byway) has Talihina as one terminus and Mena, Arkansas, as the other.

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Chris & Amy Reen, Paula & Gary Schick; INTEGRIS Gala, INTEGRIS Foundation, OKC

James Chappel, John Koons, Rick Hill; Sixth Annual Business Success Luncheon, Junior Achievement of Oklahoma, OKC

Roberta Preston, Bonnie St. John; Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon, Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa

Amanda Morrall, Vanessa Portillo, Yvita Fox, Anissia West; Operation ART, Operation Aware of Oklahoma, Tulsa

Robert Babcock, Tom & Judy Kishner, Bill Major; Rock the House, Habitat for Humanity, Tulsa

Anna & Wes Welker; Cleats and Cocktails, Wes Welker Foundation, OKC

Marcia & Phil Mitchell; Garden Party, Little Light House, Tulsa

Steve Potts, Alison Anthony, David Hogan; 11th Annual Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence Awards, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, OKC

Lisa Patterson, June Patton; Brainiac Ball, Family & Children’s Services, Tulsa

Ryan & Roxanne McDonald, Sebastian Oukassou, Lori Burson; Ballet Ball, OKC Ballet, OKC

Beth & Mike McAndrews; Empty Bowls, Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa

Susan McCalman, Piper Kerman, Beth Bovaird; Tulsa Town Hall After Dark, Tulsa Town Hall, Tulsa

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At INTEGRIS, we live by a simple promise: that everything we do is For you. For health. For life.

Each of us – from primary care to high acuity specialties – strives to make a genuine, human connection with you; the kind of connection that can be all too uncommon in our technologydriven lives. But it’s also the kind of connection that makes all the difference when you’re scared, tired, sick or hurting. It’s where feeling better begins.

Making that genuine human connection isn’t always easy, but we believe it’s worth it. Combine it with our physicians’ unmatched level of skill and you get dozens of INTEGRIS physicians making Oklahoma Magazine’s Top Docs list again this year. Authentic human connection – it makes a difference and it makes us better.

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When medical problems enter your life, swimming through an unfamiliar sea of medical jargon, tests and procedures can be frightening. You want a doctor who will help you through it all with not only expertise, but compassion.

By using Castle Connolly’s list of Top Doctors, you can be sure to find physicians who are noted by their peers for their excellence in health care, their dedication to their specialty, and their ability to give patients the best treatment possible.

This year’s Top Doctors were nominated by other physicians, academic medical centers, regional and community hospitals, and specialty hospitals across the state.

Castle Connolly, which produces medical guides, took those nominations, researched the doctors’ professional and educational backgrounds, and allowed Oklahoma Magazine to bring you Top Doctors 2018, a comprehensive list of the most respected Oklahoma physicians.

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Adolescent Medicine

AMY B. MIDDLEMAN Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center • OU Children’s Physicians Bldg., OKC 405-271-6208 Sp: Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior-High Risk, Women’s Health, Depression

Allergy & Immunology

JANE T. PURSER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Allergy Clinic of Tulsa 918-307-1613 Sp: Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy

Cardiac Electrophysiology KAREN J. BECKMAN OU Medical Center • OU Physicians Building, OKC 405-271-7001 Sp: Arrhythmias

SEAN M. HALLERAN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma • INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, OKC 405-948-4040 Sp: Arrhythmias, Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiovascular Disease

MUHAMMAD ANWAR Norman Regional Hospital • HealthPlex Hospital • Heart Clinic Central Oklahoma, Norman 405-321-0199 Sp: Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/ Lipid Disorders, Hypertension

Jeffrey Buyten, M.D. OTOL ARYNGOLOGY

OKLAHOMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCIATES

Jeffrey Buyten has been in private practice with Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates in Norman since 2008; he has seen patients from throughout Oklahoma and in satellite clinics in Chickasha and Ardmore.

He sees patients of all ages, ranging from neonates to centenarians, and treats a wide range of medical and surgical ailments, including recurring/chronic ear infections, sleep apnea, snoring, voice problems, swallowing problems, thyroid masses, head and neck masses, skin cancer, head and neck cancer (oral/throat/voice box), and salivary gland masses. In addition, he provides allergy testing and immunotherapy for people with poorly controlled nasal allergies, and some of his common procedures include ear tube placement, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty and sinus surgery.

A graduate of Norman High School, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Buyten says he and his partners at Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates emphasize helping patients and their families find affordable options when surgery is warranted.

Buyten says helping children, including improving hearing and sleep quality to give kids “their best chances in school and for neuro-cognitive development,” is one of many parts of his work that he loves. In addition, helping diagnose and treat cancers for adults, alleviating or improving chronic allergy problems, and even the patients themselves give Buyten a special reason to go to work each day.

“I have been able to forge long-lasting relationships with my patients and families, and have seen multiple generations within families,” he says.

– WENDY KING BURTON

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CHARLES F. BETHEA, JR. INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma • Integris Heart Hospital, OKC 405-947-3341 PAMELA CRAVEN Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus • Oklahoma Heart Hospital • Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 Sp: Nuclear Cardiology, Heart Disease in Women, Echocardiography, Congestive Heart Failure JEFFREY A. CROOK Norman Regional Hospital • HealthPlex Hospital • Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 405-515-2222

ARCHANA GAUTAM Norman Regional Hospital • Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 405-515-2260 Sp: Peripheral Vascular Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Disease in Women KATHERINE HAYS Norman Regional Hospital • Norman Heart and Vascular Associates, Norman 405-515-2260 DOUGLAS A. HORSTMANSHOF INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • INTEGRIS Advanced Cardiac Care, OKC 405-713-9900 Sp: Heart Failure, Transplant MedicineHeart, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) RICHARD KACERE St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • 1923 S. Utica, Tulsa 918-748-7650 Sp: Cardiovascular Imaging, Preventive Cardiology, Congenital Heart DiseaseAdult, Nuclear Cardiology ALAN M. KANESHIGE Hillcrest Medical Center • Hillcrest Hospital South • Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Congestive Heart Failure, Echocardiography, Cardiac Imaging THO DINH LE Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Saint Francis Hospital South • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-494-8500 DWIGHT W. REYNOLDS OU Medical Center • OU Physicians Building, OKC 405-271-7001 Sp: Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Arrhythmias MUHAMMAD SALIM Norman Regional Hospital • HealthPlex Hospital • Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 405515-2260 Sp: Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology MICHAEL LEE VILLANO Norman Regional Hospital • Norman Heart & Vascular Associates, Norman 405-5152260 Sp: Pulmonary Hypertension

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ROBYN LYN COWPERTHWAITE Integrated Psychiatry, Edmond 405-726-9735 Sp: ADD/ ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Substance Abuse

NIGHT OWL VS. MORNING LARK

Child Neurology

DAVID J. SIEGLER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Child Neurology of Tulsa 918-493-3300 Sp: Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, Headache, Neuromuscular Disorders AMY Z. STAUFFER Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis • Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-488-0990

Colon & Rectal Surgery

GARY D. DUNN OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-1400 Sp: Colon & Rectal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders SCOTT A. FENGLER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-794-4788 Sp: Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery STUART D. HOFF St. John Medical Center, Tulsa 918634-7500 Sp: Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Anal Cancer, Anorectal Disorders, Laparoscopic Surgery

Dermatology

CRAIG L. ABBOTT Abbott Skin Cancer Treatment, OKC 405-632-5565 Sp: Mohs Surgery JEFF ALEXANDER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • 6565 S. Yale Ave., Ste. 503, Tulsa 918-4948333 Sp: Skin Cancer, Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology PAMELA S. ALLEN OU Medical Center • OU Physicians Dermatology, OKC 405-271-6110 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology LYNN A. ANDERSON St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Midtown Dermatology, Tulsa 918728-3100 Sp: Cosmetic Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea RAYMOND L. CORNELISON Epiphany Dermatology, OKC 405608-4494 Sp: Skin Infections, Skin Cancer, Hair & Nail Disorders, Cosmetic Dermatology

Staying up past your bedtime may do more harm than good. A study published by Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine found that night owls are 10 percent more likely to die sooner than early birds. Also, their risk of psychological disorders, diabetes, neurological problems, gastrointestinal disorders and respiratory disease is much higher than those who retire to bed at a reasonable hour.

Don’t worry, night owls; gradually shifting your bedtime and maintaining a regular sleep schedule diminish these risks and will leave you feeling rested and refreshed in the mornings.

Congratulations and thank you.

Saint Francis Health System congratulates the Warren Clinic physicians and Saint Francis Health System affiliated physicians who were named among Oklahoma Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2018. We thank them for their dedication to patient care, commitment to excellence and for improving the lives of those in our community.

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At Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute, we evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries of all kinds, including sports related injuries, fracture diagnosis and management, and comprehensive spine care.

We are proud to congratulate two of our excellent physicians, James Bond, M.D. and Scott de la Garza, M.D., for being chosen as Top Doctors by Castle Connolly.

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Oklahoma City 608 N.W. 9th Suite 6000

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SHINGLES RISK

People get most vaccinations as children, but the shingles vaccination is not given until adulthood because the risk for the disease increases with age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the vaccination around 60 years old.

Zostavax and Shingrix vaccinations lower the risk of contracting shingles and last for about five years.

Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also can lead to chicken pox. Shingles causes painful blisters, usually in a line on your torso on one side of your body. If you’ve already had chicken pox or shingles, you should still consider getting a vaccination because it will reduce the risk of flare-ups.

CHRISTINA G. KENDRICK St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918749-2261 TRACY DEE KUYKENDALL Kuykendall Dermatology, Tulsa 918994-4400 Sp: Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Surgery

Michael S. Cookson, M.D. UROLOGY

STEPHENSON CANCER CENTER

Michael S. Cookson is professor and chairman of the department of urology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and holds the Donald D. Albers Endowed Chair in urology. He is also director of urologic oncology at Stephenson Cancer Center and director of urologic surgery at OU Medicine in Oklahoma City.

Cookson works to enhance urologic care through clinical treatment, education and training. He also specializes in urologic cancers and says his field combines cutting-edge technology with innovative cancer treatment.

“The surgeries I enjoy range from robotic surgery to remove prostate and bladder cancers, open surgeries that involve removing more aggressive cancers and reconstructing the urinary system to nerve-sparing and organ preservation,” he says. “Working at the Stephenson Cancer Center and practicing medicine at OU have allowed me the privilege to practice in an evidence-based environment, allowing me to provide cutting-edge diagnostic and the latest therapeutic advances in a setting that encourages multidisciplinary treatment and simultaneously enhances patient outcomes.”

Cookson has performed more than 1,000 robotic surgeries, more than 2,000 radical prostatectomies, and more than 800 radical cystectomies throughout his 20-plus-year career. He was elected into the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons, a professional society of the top 75 urologists in the country, and is the president-elect of the Society of Urologic Oncology.

– REBECCA FAST

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MARK D. LEHMAN St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918749-2261 Sp: Laser Surgery KELLI ANN LOVELACE St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918-749-2261 Sp: Botox Therapy GEORGE WASHINGTON MONKS St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918-749-2261 Sp: Skin Cancer, Psoriasis, Botox Therapy DONALD RICHARD SEIDEL St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918-749-2261 Sp: Medical Dermatology, Geriatric Dermatology THOMAS STASKO OU Medical Center • OU Physicians Dermatology, OKC 405-271-6110 Sp: Mohs Surgery, Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery ASHWINI KAMATH VAIDYA St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Tulsa Dermatology Clinic, Tulsa 918-749-2261 DEVELOPMENTAL-BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS LAURA J. MCGUINN Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center • Child Study Center, Oklahoma 405-271-5700 Sp: Developmental & Behavioral Disorders, ADD/ADHD MARK L. WOLRAICH Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center • Child Study Center, OKC 405-271-5700 Sp: Developmental & Behavioral Disorders, ADD/ADHD

Diagnostic Radiology

DOUGLAS P. BEALL Oklahoma Spine Hospital • Clinical Radiology of Oklahoma, Edmond 405-601-2325 Sp: Musculoskeletal Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Sports Medicine Radiology

ELIZABETH JETT OU Medical Center • OU Breast Institute, OKC 405-271-4514 Sp: Breast Imaging, Mammography, Women’s Health KELLY N. MCDONOUGH OU Medical Center -Edmond • Breast Health Network Edmond 405-844-2601 Sp: Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer DEBRA S. MITCHELL OU Medical Center -Edmond • Breast Health Network Edmond 405-844-2601 Sp: Breast Imaging, Mammography REBECCA G. STOUGH Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Women’s Center, OKC 405-752-3500 Sp: MRI - Breast, Breast Cancer, Breast Imaging

DAVID W. HARRIS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-497-3140 Sp: Diabetes

Family Medicine

RYAN M. BIGGERS OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, Mid-Del Family Medicine, Midwest City 405-736-6811 Sp: Sports Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology RACHEL M. FRANKLIN OU Medical Center • OU PhysiciansFamily Medicine, OKC 405-271-4311 Sp: Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine W. DEAN HINZ Norman Regional Hospital • Moore Family Physicians, Moore 405-912-3120

TIMOTHY L. TYTLE Mercy Hospital - OKC • Radiology Consultants, OKC 405-752-3324 Sp: Interventional Radiology

JEFFREY DEAN HODGDEN St. Anthony Hospital - OKC • St. Anthony Hospital, OKC 405-272-5555

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

CHITRALEKHA KATHURIA St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • St. John Clinic South, Tulsa 918-254-6315 Sp: Adolescent Medicine, Women’s Health

D. ERIK ASPENSON Hillcrest Hospital South • Hillcrest Medical Center • Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension, Thyroid Disorders MADONA AZAR OU Medical Center • Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, OKC 405-271-1000 Sp: Diabetes, Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy, Thyroid Disorders, Bone Disorders-Metabolic MARY Z. BAKER OU Medical Center -Edmond • Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, OKC 405-271-1000 Sp: Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Pituitary Disorders, Thyroid Disorders

F. DAVID KONDOS Hillcrest Medical Center • Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-461-2441 CHANDAN D. LAD Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-481-7700 PHILIP R. PALMER INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma • Great Plains Family Practice Center, OKC 405-951-2855 Sp: Primary Care Sports Medicine CYNTHIA L. TAYLOR Norman Regional Hospital • Variety Care, Norman 405-632-6688 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Allergy, Diabetes

RALPH J. DUDA, JR Hillcrest Medical Center • Hillcrest Hospital South • Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Hypertension, Thyroid Disorders, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders

Gastroenterology

CHRISTIAN S. HANSON Hillcrest Hospital South • Hillcrest Medical Center • Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Diabetes, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension

JAVID FAZILI OU Medical Center • OU PhysciansInternal Medicine, OKC 405-2718478 Sp: Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, Hepatitis

SATISH K. ARORA Norman Regional Hospital • GI of Norman 405-360-2777 Sp: Colon Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Gallbladder Disease

GARY L. HILLS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Hillcrest Medical Center • Adult Gastroenterology Associates, Tulsa 918-481-4792 Sp: Liver & Biliary Disease MARKHAM NIGHTENGALE Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Adult Gastroenterology Associates, Tulsa 918-481-4700 Sp: Liver Disease CHINTAN A. PARIKH Norman Regional Hospital • GI of Norman 405-360-2777 Sp: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Liver Disease HARVEY A. TATUM Hillcrest Medical Center • Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-582-6544 Sp: Crohn’s Disease, Hepatitis C, Liver Disease WILLIAM M. TIERNEY OU Medical Center • VA Medical Center - OKC • OU Physicians-Internal Medicine, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Endoscopic Ultrasound, Colon Cancer, Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Geriatric Medicine

INSUNG KIM Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-497-3650 Sp: Alzheimer’s Disease, Osteoporosis PETER A. WINN OU Medical Center • OU Physicians-Family Medicine Center, OKC 405-271-4311 Sp: Palliative Care, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia

Gynecologic Oncology

MICHAEL A. GOLD Saint Francis Heart Hospital • Hillcrest Medical Center • Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Pelvic Surgery-Complex ROBERT S. MANNEL OU Medical Center • Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-8707 Sp: Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Cancers, Clinical Trials

DARON G. STREET Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Hillcrest Medical Center • Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Cervical Cancer JOAN L. WALKER OU Medical Center • Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-8707 Sp: Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers

Hand Surgery

STEPHEN W. MIHALSKY OU Medical Center -Edmond • Mercy Hospital - OKC • 105 S. Bryant St., Ste. 407, Edmond 405-348-5060 Sp: Trauma, Microsurgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis GHAZI M. RAYAN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • OU Medical Center • INTEGRIS Hand and Microsurgery Clinic, OKC 405-945-4888 Sp: Microsurgery, Congenital Limb Deformities, Arthritis

Hematology

VIKKI ANN CANFIELD Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405751-4343 ALEXANDRA P. IKEGUCHI OU Medical Center • Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-8299 Sp: Melanoma, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer, Sarcoma

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

TIMOTHY W. HOLDER CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center • Southwestern Regional Medical Center, Tulsa 918286-5000 Sp: Cancer Survivorship, Cancer Palliative Care

Infectious Disease

DOUGLAS A. DREVETS OU Medical Center • Presbyterian Professional Building, OKC 405-2716434 Sp: Infections-CNS, HIV/AIDS DAVID N. SCHECK Hillcrest Medical Center • I D Specialists of Tulsa 918-582-6343 Sp: AIDS/HIV

THYROID HEALTH

Internal Medicine

L. RENE BALLARD Mercy Hospital - OKC • Norman Clinic, Norman 405-329-0121 Sp: Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Women’s Health BRENT D. DENNIS Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-491-5990 LISA FARHOOD Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma • Medical Specialists, OKC 405-604-4321

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RALPH T. GUILD, III OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-3445 Sp: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Ulcer Disease, Nutrition

MICHAEL GEBETSBERGER Hillcrest Hospital South • Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-392-5600 Sp: Alzheimer’s Disease, Geriatric Medicine ANDREW GORDON St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • 1919 S. Wheeling Ave., Ste. 404, Tulsa 918-748-7640 ALLEN J. HAMAKER Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma • INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma • 3613 NW 56th St., Ste. 140, OKC 405-795-5907 MARTINA J. JELLEY OU Medical Center • St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • OU Physicians, Tulsa 918-619-4400 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health, Hypertension, Diabetes JOHN M. KRODEL Mercy Hospital - OKC • Norman Clinic, Norman 405-329-0121 Sp: Preventive Medicine, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Chronic Illness THOMAS H. MERRILL Mercy Hospital - OKC • Norman Clinic, Norman 405-329-0121 Sp: Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Diabetes, Preventive Medicine GARY D. RATLIFF Norman Regional Hospital • 900 N. Porter Ave., Ste. 310, Norman 405366-7373 GEORGE TARDIBONO OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-3445 Sp: Weight Management, Nutrition & Obesity STEPHEN RALPH TRAVIS OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-3445 Sp: Rheumatology MICHAEL A. WEISZ St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • OU Physicians, Tulsa 918-619-4400 Sp: Headache

The thyroid is an important gland because it produces hormones that regulate your metabolic rate, body temperature and heart rate.

According to the Mayo Clinic, while uncommon in America, an iodine deficiency can cause thyroid problems. Diet vs. Disease, a website run by certified dietitians, cites seafood, potatoes, cow’s milk, navy beans and iodized salt as good sources of iodine.

When treating hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, the Mayo Clinic says a well-rounded diet and hormone therapy are generally the best courses for managing symptoms and maintaining overall health.

Douglas Horstmanshof, M.D. C A R D I O VA S C U L A R D I S E A S E INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER

Douglas Horstmanshof is passionate about the care and wellbeing of patients with serious illnesses. He was the first boardcertified advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist in the state and serves as the co-director of INTEGRIS Advanced Cardiac Care in Oklahoma City.

“Serious heart failure due to a weak heart is more life-threatening than cancer and requires complex, multidisciplinary care to have the best chance of success,” he says.

In 2005, Horstmanshof began the first heart failure management program in Oklahoma by combining the “best medical care of heart failure with the best of advanced heart therapies, including heart transplants and mechanical heart pumps known as left ventricular assist devices.”

In 2008, he was instrumental in building the INTEGRIS Advanced Cardiac Care team, which consists of the state’s only heart transplant program and became the first team in the United States to implant the newest left ventricular assist device, the HeartMate 3TM. “INTEGRIS Advanced Cardiac Care is a special resource that has benefited many patients in Oklahoma and the surrounding areas, but there are so many more people that need help,” Horstmanshof says. “We need to grow in partnership with physicians across Oklahoma, as well as with the best in medicine, administration, industry, and philanthropy, to achieve the goal of being the best advanced heart care program in the nation.”

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Interventional Cardiology

RALPH DOUGLAS ENSLEY Saint Francis Heart Hospital • Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-494-8500 Sp: Cardiac Catheterization, Endovascular Stent Grafts, Patent Foramen Ovale JOHN R. HARVEY Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus • Oklahoma Heart Hospital • Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Coronary Artery Disease NAJI E. KARAM St. Anthony Hospital - OKC • INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • 608 NW 9th St., Ste. 6100, OKC 405-272-8477 Sp: Echocardiography, Ultrasound AGHA K. KHAN Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus • Oklahoma Heart Hospital • Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Nuclear Cardiology FAISAL LATIF OU Medical Center • OU Physicians Building, OKC 405-271-7001 Sp: Angioplasty & Stent Placement WAYNE N. LEIMBACH, JR. Hillcrest Medical Center • Hillcrest Hospital South • Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa 918-592-0999 Sp: Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Maternal & Fetal Medicine CHARLES P. MIRABILE, JR INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center • Mercy Hospital - OKC • The Perinatal Center of Oklahoma, OKC 405-748-4726 Sp: Pregnancy - High Risk

Joseph Norris Walter, M.D. P E D I AT R I C P U L M O N O L O G Y

JOHN R. STANLEY, III Mercy Hospital - OKC • INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • The Perinatal Center of Oklahoma, OKC 405-748-4726 Sp: Pregnancy - High Risk

Medical Oncology

JESS FRANKLIN ARMOR Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405751-4343 ABBY R. BOVA Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405751-4343 JANAE MICHELLE CLAPP INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, OKC 405-773-6400 SUZANNE COLE Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405751-4343 SHERRI S. DURICA Norman Regional Hospital • Norman Regional Oncology, Norman 405321-4644 Sp: Hematologic Malignancies, Clinical Trials BRIAN V. GEISTER INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, OKC 405-773-6400 Sp: Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma MICHAEL JOSEPH KEEFER Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405751-4343 CARLA D. KURKJIAN Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405751-4343 Sp: Gastrointestinal Cancer ALI H. MOUSSA Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Hillcrest Medical Center • Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Leukemia & Lymphoma CRAIG LEE REITZ Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic Oncology & Hematology, OKC 405751-4343 Sp: Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Breast Cancer GEORGE B. SELBY OU Medical Center • Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-8299 Sp: Stem Cell Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Malignancies SAGUN SHRESTHA CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center • Cancer Treatment

Centers of America, Tulsa 800788-8485 Sp: Nutrition & Cancer Prevention/Control CHARLES TAYLOR Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Hillcrest Medical Center • Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Leukemia & Lymphoma, Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies ALEDA TOMA INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma • Cancer Specialists of Oklahoma, OKC 405-942-9200 Sp: Breast Cancer

Nephrology

MARY ANN CAMERON Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Nephrology Specialists of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918-712-5000 Sp: Kidney Stones BENJAMIN D. COWLEY, JR OU Medical Center • VA Medical Center - OKC • OU PhysiciansNephrology, OKC 405-271-6842 Sp: Polycystic Kidney Disease, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, Transplant MedicinePancreas, Kidney Disease-Chronic JOSE EL-AMM INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma • Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute, OKC 405-949-3816 Sp: Transplant Medicine-Kidney LUKAS HARAGSIM OU Medical Center • VA Medical Center - OKC • OU PhysiciansNephrology, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease PRANAY KATHURIA OU Medical Center • Hillcrest Medical Center • OU Physicians, Tulsa 918-619-4888 Sp: Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension, Glomerulonephritis, Transplant Medicine-Kidney SUDHIR K. KHANNA INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center • Kidney Specialists of Central Oklahoma, OKC 405-942-5442 SATISH KUMAR OU Medical Center • VA Medical Center - OKC • OU PhysiciansNephrology, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Kidney Disease-Chronic, Hypertension, Kidney Failure

WARREN CLINIC

Joseph Norris Walter works to help children breathe freely and live fully. As a pediatric pulmonologist with Warren Clinic, he says difficulty breathing prevents kids from experiencing the joys of childhood.

“When kids cannot breathe, they cannot run and play,” he says.

“I find it extremely rewarding when I am able to help improve a child’s breathing so they can worry about just being a kid.”

Walter is also director for the Tulsa Cystic Fibrosis Center.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes thickened mucus to form in the lungs, pancreas and other organs.

“Patients with cystic fibrosis are some of our most challenging,” he says. “Since this disease impacts so many different areas, we have a care team that includes a dietitian, pharmacist and social worker, along with our physicians and nurses.”

Walter helps lead the team in improving patient care. Despite the challenges, there’s hope in new treatments.

“One of the greatest advancements that I have seen is the development of medications that target the underlying problem in cystic fibrosis,” he says. “Over the past five years, medicines including Kalydeco, Orkambi and Symdeko have gone from something that we could only dream about to medications that I am able to prescribe to my patients.”

– REBECCA FAST

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HEPATITIS C

Hepatitis C, also known as HCV, is a dangerous disease caused by a virus that can lead to liver damage. The transmission of this virus occurs when an uninfected person comes in contact with contaminated blood. The Mayo Clinic estimates that more than half the people who are HCV positive are not aware they are infected because it can take years for a person to exhibit any sort of symptoms.

To prevent infection, always research reputable tattoo and piercing shops, practice safe sex, and wear gloves when coming in contact with bodily fluids.

Treatment for HCV has come a long way the past few decades.

Per the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, treatment usually entails taking an antiviral medication daily for an extended period of time until the infected person no longer tests positive.

50 Years of excellence in skin care

T

ulsa Dermatology Clinic is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. The success of this highly specialized clinic began in 1968 with our founder, Dr. Dwane Minor. He later partnered with Dr. C.K. Doran and Dr. Vincent Barranco, both whom recently have passed, and Dr. Lawrence J. Gregg, who retired in 2015.

In 1970, the clinic moved to its current location at 2121 E. 21st St. Benita Duncan handled the financial and business operations of the clinic for 45 years before her retirement in 2016.

Tulsa Dermatology Clinic has

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grown into one of the largest dermatology practices in the state.

The 21st Street location is our main office, but we also offer dermatology care in Claremore three days a week.

Our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all skin, hair and nail disease. Our primary focus is on general dermatology and skin cancer prevention and treatment.

Our physicians also perform cosmetic procedures, Botox, injectable fillers, microdermabrasion, facial rejuvenation and offer an extensive line of sunscreen and skin care products.

www.TulsaDermatology.com

Our highly-trained and experienced staff today: Donald Seidel, M.D. Mark Lehman, M.D. George Monks, M.D. Kelli Lovelace, M.D. Christina Kendrick, M.D. Ashwini Vaidya, M.D. Emily Kollmann, D.O. Jill Hopper, Business Manager Certified dermatology technicians, RNs, and LPNs.

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Neurological Surgery

SHON W. COOK Community Hospital - OKC • INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center Oklahoma • Keyhole Brain & Spine, OKC 405-310-6977 Sp: Neurovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spinal Surgery EMILY FRIEDMAN Northwest Surgical Hospital • Community Hospital - OKC • 3435 NW 56th St., Ste. 210, OKC 405-945-4900 Sp: Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Surgery TIMOTHY B. MAPSTONE Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center • OU Medical Center • 1000 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 4000, OKC 405271-4912 Sp: Brain Tumors, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Chiari Malformations, Epilepsy-Adult & Pediatric CAPLE SPENCE 8121 National Ave., Ste. 210, Midwest City 405-455-3393 Sp: Brain Tumors, Cerebrovascular Disease

Neurology

EDUARDO A. DE SOUSA Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic Neurology - Mercy NeuroScience Institute, OKC 405-302-2661 Sp: Electromyography (EMG), Neuromuscular Disorders, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myasthenia Gravis DAVID LEE GORDON OU Medical Center • OU PhysiciansNeurology, OKC 405-271-3635 Sp: Headache, Cerebrovascular Disease RODNEY L. MYERS Hillcrest Medical Center • Utica Park Clinic, Tulsa 918-560-3823 Sp: Parkinson’s Disease, NeuroRehabilitation

LaTasha B. Craig, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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MARILYN APPIAH Norman Regional Hospital • Moore Care for Women, Moore 405793-2229

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILIT Y LaTasha B. Craig, a 1998 graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, says the field of infertility is still in its infancy.

“I am older than the first baby ever born via in vitro fertilization,” says Craig, who practices in Oklahoma City.

Craig specializes in assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, reproductive surgery, premature ovarian failure, uterine anomalies, donor egg and donor sperm, menstrual cycle abnormalities (including polycystic ovarian syndrome), and pediatric and adolescent gynecology.

She has received numerous awards, including the Prize Paper candidate at the national, annual meeting of American Society for Reproductive Medicine; the University of Oklahoma Faculty Teaching Award; the Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Award from the University of Tennessee; and the Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award sponsored by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

However, Craig didn’t become a physician for awards and accolades.

“I have had the privilege of helping over 1,000 Oklahomans, and a few from out of state, in realizing their dream of being able to have children,” says Craig, who also sees educating people about infertility as part of her mission. “The access to diagnosis and treatment is far more diverse and attainable than is believed.

Many factors go into fertility issues and often there is a simple ‘fix’ for either partner.”

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CAROL KAY ANDERSON Norman Regional Hospital • Women’s Healthcare of Norman 405-360-1264

JOHN MARTIN BEAL St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Tulsa OB-GYN Associates, Tulsa 918747-9641 GRANT R. COX St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • OB-GYN Specialists of Tulsa 918712-8700 Sp: Infertility, Gynecologic Surgery, Miscarriage-Recurrent JULIE HANSEN INTEGRIS Health Edmond • INTEGRIS Women’s Health, Edmond 405-6573952 Sp: Uterine Fibroids, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Laparoscopic Surgery MARK HARMAN Hillcrest Medical Center • OU Medical Center • OU Physicians Women’s Healthcare Specialists , Tulsa 918619-4200 Sp: Pregnancy - High Risk KATHLEEN HEFFRON Hillcrest Medical Center • St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • The Women’s Health Group, Tulsa 918-293-6200 Sp: Gynecology Only ALLISON L. HUEBERT Norman Regional Hospital • Moore Care for Women, Norman 405793-2229 JOSEPH ROY JOHNSON Oklahoma State University Medical Center • Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • OSU Physicians, Tulsa 918-586-4500 Sp: Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gynecology Only DAPHNE L. LASHBROOK Norman Regional Hospital • HealthPlex Hospital • Women’s Healthcare of Norman 405-3601264 Sp: Hormonal Disorders, Robotic Hysterectomy ARTHUR COLE NILSON Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Saint Francis Hospital South • Tulsa Women’s Health Care, Tulsa 918299-5151 Sp: Laparoscopic Surgery LESLIE JUNE OLLARSHOEMAKE Norman Regional Hospital • Women’s Healthcare of Norman 405-360-1264 MUKESH T. PAREKH Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma •

BELLY FAT AND HEART HEALTH

Regardless of your body mass index, Harvard Medical School finds that having a large belly increases the risk of dying from heart disease. According to AARP, the abdomen carries two kinds of fat: subcutaneous and visceral. Subcutaneous fat may be unwanted because it is visible on your tummy, but it is harmless. However, visceral fat is dangerous because it secretes hormones and lipids, impairing the body’s use of insulin and triggering inflammation that may cause heart disease. Aerobics, high-intensity workouts and eating a high-fiber diet can help shed a few pounds off your midsection, and reduce the likelihood of heart disease.

Mercy Hospital - OKC • Northwest Obstetrics & Gynecology, OKC 405943-6288 Sp: Pregnancy-High Risk, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Robotic Surgery LISA RENEE WATERMAN Norman Regional Hospital • Women’s Healthcare of Norman 405-360-1264

Ophthalmology

RAY M. BALYEAT St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • The Eye Institute, Tulsa 918-749-2220 Sp: Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Disorders, Retinal Detachment JOHN M. BELL OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery REAGAN BRADFORD, JR. OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1092 Sp: Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Disorders CYNTHIA BRADFORD OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma TODD A. BROCKMAN St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • The Eye Institute, Tulsa 918-742-5513 Sp: Cataract Surgery GARY T. DENSLOW Hillcrest Medical Center • Pediatric Eye Associates & Family Eye Care, Tulsa 918-949-9898 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus BRADLEY FARRIS OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1091 Sp: Neuro-Ophthalmology STEPHEN R. FRANSEN OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1092 Sp: Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy LAYNE E. GOETZINGER OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery

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SEX AFTER MENOPAUSE

When menopause has come and gone, women are left with lower levels of both estrogen and testosterone, lowering their sex drive.

Post-menopausal sex is different for everyone, but the National Women’s Health Network says experiencing dyspareunia (pain or discomfort during or after intercourse) is common after menopause because of a low blood supply to the vagina and thinning vaginal walls.

Estrogen therapies and topical creams can help with this, but using a water-soluble lubricant and gradually easing into having sex helps. More importantly, communication with your partner is essential to maintaining a healthy, intimate, post-menopausal sex life.

MARC A. GOLDBERG St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • The Eye Institute, Tulsa 918-5844433 Sp: Corneal Disease & Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Eye Infections, Glaucoma JEAN R. HAUSHEER OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-6060 Sp: LASIK-Refractive Surgery

Stuart D. Hoff, M.D.

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Stuart Hoff graduated from medical school in 1984, finished his surgical training and moved to Tulsa in 1991, and joined the faculty at the University of Oklahoma in April 2017.

His specialty includes colon and rectal cancer and surgery, anal cancer, anorectal disorders, and laparoscopic surgery.

Hoff finds his work fulfilling, largely because of his patients and the resident physicians he teaches.

“I can honestly state that my greatest sense of accomplishment comes from the appreciation of my patients. I always try to convey a feeling that they matter to me,” he says. “I realize that seeing a colon and rectal surgeon, and having to go through some of the examinations needed, can be very trying and embarrassing.

A good rapport with patients helps alleviate their concerns, and I enjoy meeting and talking with people from all walks of life.”

The acceptance of screening colonoscopy as a useful tool has been a game-changer in his field, Hoff says.

“In the past, I saw many more patients with colorectal cancer than I do now. A great deal of the cancer I see now is either in patients that were not screened appropriately, or were too young to need screening according to the guidelines. Screening saves lives,” he says. “I want the public to understand that a visit to see a colon and rectal surgeon is generally not nearly as bad as they think it will be. But I do know that a great number of patients wish they had come to see me earlier, but put off an appointment because of fear. I hope that they can make that first step in getting help, and get to feeling better faster.”

– WENDY KING BURTON

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DAVID W. JACKSON OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery MAHMOUD KHAIMI OU Medical Center -Edmond • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-2711093 Sp: Glaucoma REBECCA K. MORGAN OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1793 Sp: Low Vision ANIL D. PATEL OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1091 Sp: Neuro-Ophthalmology JAMES M. RICHARD INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • Children’s Eye Care, OKC 405-751-2020 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, Eye Muscle Disorders STEVEN R. SARKISIAN, JR OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1093 Sp: Glaucoma R. MICHAEL SIATKOWSKI OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1094 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus

ANN WARN OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-6060 DEANA S. WATTS OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1090 Sp: Cataract Surgery MARK J. WEISS St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • The Eye Institute, Tulsa 918-742-2428 Sp: Glaucoma TAMMY L. YANOVITCH OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1094 Sp: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Amblyopia, Glaucoma-Pediatric

Orthopaedic Surgery

JAMES L. BOND Bone & Joint Hospital • Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute, Norman 405-360-6764 Sp: Hip & Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine BRADFORD BOONE Oklahoma Surgical Hospital • Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918-494-9300 Sp: Sports Medicine, Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery ARTHUR CONLEY Community Hospital - OKC • Essential Integrative Health, Midwest City 405-703-7300 Sp: Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Osteoarthritis SCOTT M. DE LA GARZA Bone & Joint Hospital • St. Anthony Hospital - OKC • Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute, OKC 405552-5764 Sp: Spinal Surgery

RHEA L. SIATKOWSKI OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-1095 Sp: Cornea Transplant, Trauma

CHARLES H. FUNDERBURK, JR. McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital • McBride Clinic, OKC 405-230-9270 Sp: Hand Surgery

GREGORY L. SKUTA OU Medical Center • Dean McGee Eye Institute, OKC 405-271-7806 Sp: Glaucoma

BRYAN J. HAWKINS Oklahoma Surgical Hospital • Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918481-2767 Sp: Foot & Ankle Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine

DEENA A. SYLVESTER Mercy Hospital - OKC • Sylvester Eye Care, OKC 405-607-8948 Sp: Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Botox Therapy

RANDALL L. HENDRICKS Oklahoma Surgical Hospital • Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Advanced

Orthopedics of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918-481-2767 Sp: Spinal Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery THOMAS P. LEHMAN OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-2663 Sp: Trauma YOGESH MITTAL Hillcrest Medical Center • Alliance Health Center • The Orthopaedic Center, Tulsa 918-582-6800 Sp: Hip & Knee Replacement, Robotic Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery - Hip CHARLES B. PASQUE OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-2663 Sp: Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Hip Surgery, Elbow Surgery TIMOTHY A. PUCKETT OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-2663 Sp: Spinal Surgery DAVID C. TEAGUE OU Medical Center • OU Physicians, OKC 405-271-2663 Sp: Trauma, Fractures-Complex, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures THOMAS K. TKACH McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital • Bone & Joint Hospital • McBride Clinic, OKC 405-230-9270 Sp: Joint Reconstruction CARLAN K. YATES McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital • McBride Clinic, OKC 405-230-9270 Sp: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Elbow Surgery

Otolaryngology

WAYNE E. BERRYHILL Norman Regional Hospital • Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Norman 405-364-2666 Sp: Neuro-Otology JEFFREY ALFON BUYTEN Norman Regional Hospital • Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Norman 405-364-2666 KEITH F. CLARK St. Anthony Hospital - OKC • St. Anthony Physicians Group - ENT, OKC 405-272-6027 Sp: Airway Reconstruction, Voice Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders-Botox Therapy, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Pain Management of Tulsa Congratulates Dr. Scott Anthony and Dr. Traci L. White on being named Top Doctors for 2018!

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Hospitals are often associated with cutting edge technology, yet the successful impact of a great medical outcome requires committed, caring and diligent surgeons who use new technology in a proven evidence based manner. We are excited to congratulate Yogesh Mittal, MD for being chosen Top Orthopaedic Doctor by Castle Connelly. He is an essential part of our incredible team of physicians and staff.

CORE is a unique hospital providing superior service and the most effective minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery for all bone and joint injuries and conditions. We offer the latest in technology, a 24 hour emergency department, and private rooms in an inviting atmosphere focused on our patients and their caregivers.

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EDWARD DIGGES Mercy Hospital - OKC • OK Ear Clinic Hearing & Balance Center, OKC 405-607-8222 P. DAVID HUNTER St. Anthony Hospital - OKC • St. Anthony Physicians Group - ENT, OKC 405-272-6027 Sp: Facial Plastic Surgery, Trauma-Face, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Craniofacial Surgery SHANNON KYLE KANEASTER Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma • Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, OKC 405-604-4475 JEREMY A. MOORE Norman Regional Hospital • Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Norman 405-364-2666 CHRISTOPHER A. PASKOWSKI Norman Regional Hospital • Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Norman 405-364-2666 Sp: Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery JONATHAN M. PILLOW Mercy Hospital - OKC • Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, Edmond 405-562-1810 STEVEN V. RICHARDS Mercy Hospital - OKC • Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, OKC 405-755-1930 JOSE SANCLEMENT OU Medical Center • OU Physician’s Building, OKC 405-271-7559 Sp: Microvascular Surgery RICKY L. VISOR Mercy Hospital - OKC • Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, OKC 405-755-6475 IVAN WAYNE Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, OKC 405-748-5950 Sp: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology

Emily D. Friedman, M.D. NEUROSURGERY PINNACLE NEURO CARE

Emily D. Friedman, a neurosurgeon with Pinnacle Neuro Care in Oklahoma City, chose her field because she found it to be the most challenging. Throughout her career, she has been committed to helping those with complex conditions, as well as inspiring and supporting the advancement of women in neurosurgery.

Friedman was the first female neurosurgeon to graduate from the Columbia University Neurological Institute of New York.

She received a National Institutes of Health Clinical Investigator Development Award for her work on brain tissue transplantation while at Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania.

She has also served on the board for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, representing “Women in Neurosurgery.”

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Friedman says she wants to help the “whole person” and not only focus on one specialty.

“Surgeons can get myopic and look through only one lens,” she says. “Medicine is an art, a skill honed through many years of learning, listening and practicing. It is not ‘one size fits all.’ Treatment must be meticulously individualized to the disease, needs and lifestyle of each patient.”

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Pulmonary Disease

FRED GARFINKEL OU Medical Center • OU Wayman Tisdale Specs Health Clinic, Tulsa 918619-8700 Sp: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Asthma DAVID C. LEVIN OU Medical Center • OU Physicians Building, OKC 405-271-7001 Sp: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Smoking Cessation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation DANIEL A. NADER CTCA at Southwestern Regional Medical Center • Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa 800-7888485 Sp: Lung Cancer, Interventional Pulmonology

Radiation Oncology

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A study published by NSF International, a global sanitation group, shows that many people have misconceptions about a house’s dirtiest areas. Most expect the bathroom to be the most germ-infested, but the kitchen has more bacteria, and even fecal matter, present – most of it on a dish rag or sponge, in the kitchen sink and on the counters.

But don’t take a blowtorch to your kitchen after reading this. If you wipe spills immediately after they happen, disinfect your dish rags daily and splash a little bleach in your dish water, you’ll keep those germs and bacteria at bay.

Other surprisingly disgusting objects you should clean daily include your mobile phone and, maybe not as surprising, your toilet bowl. Typically, people scrub their toilets once a week, but you’re better served to wipe it down with a disinfectant cleaner once a day; adding a bit into the bowl and giving it a quick swish will help, too. But few people ever think about disinfecting their phones. Given how much we handle them and where we set them down (ever put yours on the top of a public toilet paper dispenser?), you should wipe them with a damp alcohol wipe at least once daily.

Burn Center, OKC 405-951-8042 Sp: Burn Care, Reconstructive Surgery, Critical Care, Wound Care JAMES R. MCCURDY Norman Regional Hospital • Oklahoma Surgical Associates, Norman 405-329-4102 Sp: Vascular Surgery DENISE L. RABLE Lakeside Women’s Hospital OKC • INTEGRIS Medical Group, OKC 405-552-0400 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease LANETTE F. SMITH St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Hillcrest Medical Center • OK Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Breast Center, Tulsa 918-585-5658 Sp: Breast Surgery SARA SUTHERS Mercy Hospital - OKC • Integris Southwest Medical Center • Mercy Clinic, Breast Surgery, OKC 405749-7023 Sp: Breast Surgery BEVERLY TALBERT OU Medical Center • Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-7226 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery

R. MARK BODENHAMER Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus • Oklahoma Heart Hospital • Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 HAROLD MACDONALD BURKHART Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center • OU Medical Center • OU Children’s Physicians, OKC 405-271-4631 Sp: Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

M. CONNIE NGUYEN Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Hillcrest Medical Center • Oklahoma Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Tulsa 918-505-3200 Sp: Stereotactic Radiosurgery KIRAN PRABHU INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • INTEGRIS Cancer Institute, OKC 405-552-0490 Sp: Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) J. SPENCER THOMPSON OU Medical Center • Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-3016 Sp: Gynecologic Cancers, Pediatric Cancers, Palliative Care

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

LATASHA B. CRAIG OU Medical Center • OU PhysiciansReproductive Medicine, OKC 405271-1616 Sp: Miscarriage-Recurrent, Ovarian Failure, Menstrual Disorders, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome KARL R. HANSEN OU Medical Center • OU PhysiciansReproductive Medicine, OKC 405271-1616 Sp: Infertility-IVF, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis ROBERT A. WILD OU Medical Center • OU Physi-

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Rheumatology

MANUEL J. CALVIN Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-495-2685 Sp: Autoimmune Disease, Arthritis ELIZA CHAKRAVARTY OU Medical Center • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OKC 405-271-7805 Sp: Lupus/SLE in Pregnancy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Connective Tissue Disorders TIMOTHY L. HUETTNER Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • St. John Medical Center-Tulsa • Rheumatology Associates, Tulsa 918491-9007 Sp: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus/SLE MICHAEL A. MALLOY Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-495-2685 Sp: Autoimmune Disease IRA N. TARGOFF OU Medical Center • OU Physicians Building-Rheumatology, OKC 405-271-8478 Sp: Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Arthritis AIKATERINI (KATHERINE) THANOU OU Medical Center • Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OKC 405-271-7805 Sp: Autoimmune

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Sports Medicine

LAMONT E. CAVANAGH Hillcrest Medical Center • OU Medical Center • Sports Medicine & Family Medicine, Tulsa 918-619-4600 Sp: Primary Care Sports Medicine

Surgery

JOSEPH CARLO BUENDIA Mercy Hospital - OKC • Mercy Clinic General Surgery, OKC 405-749-4231 Sp: Abdominal Wall Reconstruction WILLIAM C. DOOLEY OU Medical Center • St. Anthony Hospital - OKC • OU Physicians Building, OKC 405-271-7867 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery, SarcomaSoft Tissue, Appendix Cancer, Cancers-Rare & Unusual JOHN R. FRAME Oklahoma Surgical Hospital • Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Breast Health Specialists of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918-392-7950 Sp: Breast Cancer & Surgery ALAN B. HOLLINGSWORTH Mercy Hospital - OKC • 4401 McAuley Blvd., Ste. 1100, OKC 405936-5455 Sp: Breast Cancer Genetics, Breast Cancer Risk Assessment CHRISTOPHER W. LENTZ INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center • INTEGRIS Paul Silverstein

JOHN CHAFFIN INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center - Oklahoma • INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, OKC 405-951-4345 Sp: Transplant-Heart, Transplant-Lung, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

DANIEL J. CULKIN OU Medical Center • OU Physician’s Building, Urology, OKC 405-2718156 Sp: Urologic Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Incontinence-Urinary, Reconstructive Surgery

IOANNIS MICHAEL KARAMICHALIS Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis • Saint Francis Heart Hospital • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-494-1710 Sp: Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

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SCOTT K. LUCAS St. Anthony Hospital - OKC • Deaconess Hospital - Oklahoma • 608 NW 9th St., Ste. 2110, OKC 405310-3028 Sp: Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Coronary Artery Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery-Mitral, Aneurysm JOHN D. RANDOLPH Oklahoma Heart Hospital-South Campus • Oklahoma Heart Hospital • Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians, OKC 405-608-3800 Sp: Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Coronary Artery Surgery FRANK E. SCHMIDT, JR Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Warren Clinic, Tulsa 918-502-3200

Urology

ROBERT BRUCE Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis • Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa • Urologic Specialists of Oklahoma, Tulsa 918-749-8765 Sp: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Benign Disease, Kidney Stones MICHAEL S. COOKSON OU Medical Center • Stephenson Cancer Center, OKC 405-271-4088 Sp: Urologic Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer

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Skip Bayless doesn’t return to on Oklahoma City as often as he’d visits back to OKC, like, but when he is back in by his hometown, the nationally the ramshackle house known sportswriter and talk where he once lived. show host starts with a ritual.

“The first thing I do after I rent my car, I go to 43rd and May Avenue, to my first house, which is now unfortunately boarded up, the only house on the block boarded up,” says Bayless, who hosts the weekSKIP BAYLESS (RIGHT) MAY LIVE IN LOS ANGELES NOW, day sports debate show Undisputed BUT OKLAHOMA IS WHERE on Fox Sports One alongside former HIS HEART REMAINS. PHOTO COURTESY FOX SPORTS NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe. “It’s

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just a little two-bedroom, one-bath.

I sit in front of it, I look at it, and I think how lucky I was, blessed I was, to get out of there and go on to do the things that I did and have done.”

These trips down memory lane not only fill Bayless with gratitude over the success he’s had with newspapers, magazines, radio and TV, but also harken back to the times that he and his younger brother, Rick Bayless (a celebrity chef with successful restaurants across the country), experienced while growing up in OKC. “My brother and I got out of there. We had a pretty rough childhood and I think we did OK,” Bayless says. “That’s my moment to just put my feet on the ground and

remind myself how hard it was, but how great it was. I do it every time [I come back].”

Part of that childhood saw the Bayless brothers working at their family’s barbecue restaurant, The Hickory House, open from 1949 to 1986. Skip Bayless quickly figured out that he wasn’t cut out to pursue a culinary career. It was completely opposite for Rick, who has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef and is regarded as one of the nation’s best restaurateurs.

“I’m so proud of him,” Bayless says of his brother. “Our father made us work there. I had no aptitude or desire [for it]. I still can’t boil water in the microwave [even though] we look alike and we sound alike.”

Bayless’ love and passion for sports did lead him toward his true calling. At Northwest Classen High School, Bayless played basketball and wrote for the school newspaper before graduating in 1970 and matriculating to Vanderbilt University with a scholarship named for famed sportswriter Grantland Rice. His first job out of college was with the Miami Herald, where he wrote features for several years.

Bayless then worked for the Los Angeles Times, where he won an award for his coverage of Seattle Slew capturing the 1977 Triple Crown. His next stop was Dallas, where he wrote for both the Morning News and the now-defunct Times Herald. Bayless also wrote several books about the Dallas Cowboys before he left in 2001 for the Chicago Tribune and, later, the San Jose Mercury News.

Dallas was the place Bayless got his first taste of sports radio. He hosted his first show

“When I land at Will Rogers World Airport and I get off the plane, I feel like I’m back in God’s country, like this is where I belong.” in 1991 and, three years later, was an investor and original host on the start-up SportsRadio 1310/The Ticket, which remains one of the industry’s most successful and highly rated stations.

Bayless also started dabbling in TV while in Dallas; he appeared on various ESPN and Fox shows and later worked for The Golf Channel. In 2004, ESPN hired him to appear on Cold Pizza and write for ESPN.com. In 2007, ESPN asked Bayless to co-host First Take, a re-branded version of Cold Pizza.

When he was given an expanded role in 2011, the show’s ratings skyrocketed. He remained with ESPN until 2016, when he signed with Fox to do Undisputed.

“The show that I’m doing now is that show because that show started as First Take on ESPN2,” he says. “I came to Fox Sports One to carry on that same concept. Going to New York against enormous, almost impossible odds – not only did we survive and flourish, most people will tell you that the run that we had on First Take … was the most improbable success story in the history of ESPN. We didn’t get any internal promoJUNE 2018 | WWW.OKMAG.COM

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tion. Everybody at ESPN told me, ‘It won’t work, and it won’t last,’ but we pulled that off. We’re still doing it. We started a show on Fox Sports One and we’re beginning to score [some ratings].”

Despite doing a live television show five times weekly, he returns to Oklahoma each summer. Bayless was also back for the memorial service of his mother, Levita Anderson, who died in March.

“She was a dynamo, a force and a whirlwind,” Bayless says. “She lived a long, good life. She was 91, but she was my deepest connection [to OKC].”

And on the day of his mother’s death, Bayless posted on Twitter: “Rest in peace, Mom. I will miss you dearly, but God had you in the palm of His hand all the way home. You didn’t always understand me, but you always loved me. I still have so much of you in me. I love you.”

Each July, Bayless returns to OKC to play golf, usually at Lincoln Park (where he began playing in his childhood) with close friends from grade school and high school.

“When I land at Will Rogers World Airport and I get off the plane, I feel like I’m back in God’s country, like this is where I belong,” says Bayless, whose sister lives in Edmond. “It’s where I’m from and my feet are on solid ground. I just like walking through that airport [upon arrival], but I don’t like walking through that airport when I’m leaving. My heart is there, my soul is there and, until just very recently, my mother’s been there.”

Bayless now calls Los Angeles home because that’s where Undisputed is produced.

He maintains Oklahoma ties as a die-hard supporter of University of Oklahoma basketball and football; he owes his love for the Crimson and Cream to his grandfather, a Sooner football season ticket holder who took Skip to his first game at age 5. He was immediately hooked.

OU football “is just so in my blood. I never miss a single snap,” he says.

Throughout his career, Bayless has heard words of praise and scorn. Some love him while others live to despise him. But even his detractors admit that he’s done what few in his field have accomplished – excelled in four sports media (print, radio, TV and digital).

Even as his travels take him all over the country and away from his hometown, Bayless remains proud of his Oklahoma roots.

And in 2011, the Oklahoma City School Foundation inducted him into its Walk of Fame, a fitting honor.

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Knowing how much money you want (or can afford) to spend at the very beginning of your planning is key to eliminating one of the biggest stressors of your journey.

If parents or other relatives are covering the event, give them a big hug and a huge “Thank you.” After all, the average cost of an American wedding has skyrocketed to $33,391, according to The Knot’s 2017 Real Wedding Study (theknot.com), a survey of nearly 13,000 U.S. couples married last year.

(The same survey pegged Oklahoma’s average cost at $22,373 if that’s any consolation.)

After the gratitude, get a ballpark number for the family members’ contributions, then decide how much of your budget will be allocated to each portion of your wedding.

This budget will dictate all choices going forward in your wedding planning and even make some of the tough choices for you. (Example: Eying a certain venue but know it’s out of your price range? Close the browser tab and move on!)

If you are footing the bill on your own, get realistic with your partner on how much you can spend without breaking the bank. Don’t forget those hidden money suckers, too.

It’s not just venue, flowers, cake, food and clothes. Think about transportation costs for out-of-town guests, pre-wedding celebrations, (like showers and bachelorette parties), alterations for tuxedos or gowns, wedding favors and gratuities.

Venue Variations

The venue dictates the vibe. Planning a low key, rustic affair with a small guest list?

Going all-out with a black-tie dress code and hundreds of onlookers? Make sure you book a place that aligns with your number of guests; you don’t want to run into capacity issues or have a half-empty room due to a wobbly guest list.

If you’re a stickler for a certain date, make sure tackling the venue is the first item checked off because many places book a year or more in advance. If you’re a bit more laid-back about the day you tie the knot, know that there is a wedding offseason, when you may get a cheaper price or more flexibility. Try the first three months of the year if you’re looking to save a bit of coin.

Not surprisingly, the most popular months to wed include mild-weathered June, September and October.

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Sip, Sip, Hooray

Adding a bit of party fuel to your wedding in the form of alcohol is often an expected amenity. Opting for the lauded open bar is ambitious and a treat to your guests … but often expensive. While some view an open bar as more essential than the vows, others search for alternatives.

According to the Bridal Association of America (bridalassociationofamerica.com), the average cost for an open bar is around $2,800 for 170 guests. The price can vary

with individual companies, the number of guests, the location and the quality of liquor.

Regardless, that sum can often outrank other big ticket items, like your dress, the rehearsal dinner bill, decorations and rentals. Decide early about how much you’re willing to spend on alcohol and how much of a role you want it to play in your celebrations.

Alternatives abound for those on the fence. Depending on the time of day of your wedding, host a cocktail hour with an open bar and serve only select beer and wine after the ceremony, or keep it simple with a champagne/mimosa brunch as a reception.

Create personalized cocktails that showcase your and your partner’s personalities. Check with your venue on Bring Your Own Liquor policies – if it’s allowed, opt for purchasing

your own beverages and hiring a bartender for the night. Booze doesn’t have to break the bank.

Show Me the Grub

No matter which way you spin it, feeding your wedding guests is a must – and the right food and caterer are two of the most pressing planning elements of a wedding. The amount and type of food greatly depend on your ceremony’s time of day and general vibe.

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This year’s wedding fads create a new landscape for those planning their nuptials. If you want to be on top of the trend game, try a few of these at your celebration.

Til the Sun Comes Up

Many couples are adding a late-night element to their wedding celebrations, complete with more snacks, more drinks and plenty of dancing after the reception winds down. Another exciting twist?

A wardrobe change, like a shorter dress or jumpsuit, makes it easier to dance the night away.

Entertainment Abounds

If you’re attending lots of weddings this year – good news! More couples are focusing on their guests’ enjoyment during the big day instead of just their own. If you’re planning a wedding, think about adding a caricature artist, theatrical performance, magician or tarot card reader to spice it up for your guests and make it an affair to remember.

Go Bold

From the wedding invitations to the cake, dramatic florals and colors are popular choices this year.

Mix-and-matching and clashing color patterns add a whimsical element to the party.

Go Green

Potted plants and lush vines are replacing fabric drapery to add an organic, natural feel to outdoor weddings.

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Registry Regulations

Unless specifically mentioned, many couples nowadays prefer you mail their wedding gifts instead of bringing them to the ceremony – after all, who’s in charge of keeping track of all those presents, anyway?

Most registries have the option to mail the gift, many without added shipping, making it a win for everyone.

Others are requesting money instead of appliances and other home necessities in 2018, whether it be for a trip, a down payment or another life milestone. Letting the couple choose what the money goes toward has left the tacky sphere and entered the normalized realm. Some philanthropic couples even choose a charity and ask guests to donate to it in lieu of a cash or registry gift.

Wedding Party Variations

Rules are a bit more lax with your wedding party this year. Want more than one maid of honor, or none at all? Go for it. Want your grandma in the party or a guy as a bridesmaid? Do it. Arbitrary rules shouldn’t halt having your closest friends and family surround you on your big day.

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Once you have a handle on the quantity, it’s time to pick the actual colors and blooms you want to see. Major players in your decision should be the season of your wedding and the overall color scheme of your ceremony. (If money is no object, ignore the seasonal aspect.) In-season spring flowers include daffodils, ranunculus and orchids.

Summer’s blooms include carnations, chrysanthemums and sunflowers. Fall’s are daisies, hostas and hydrangeas. Winter’s include irises, tulips and pansies.

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Gunning for a 2 p.m. reception or brunch affair? No need for heavy food. Try light hors d’oeuvres or a cocktail hour with a smorgasbord of treats. Just remember to get food you want to eat.

You’ll Be in Tiers

Don’t let your cake be an afterthought – after all, it’s the first dessert you’ll share as a married couple.

Come to your cake tastings ready to have fun, but also with key information. Do you or your spouse-to-be have any allergies?

What type of cakes do you favor – sponge, angel food, butter, marble? Do you want a filling, like fruit, caramel or butter cream?

How wild or tame are you trying to be in the design of the cake? If you’re passionate about the wedding cake, respect your baker by ordering it at least three months in advance so she or he can get it just right.

For those looking for a non-traditional take, a bevy of other desserts will make your wedding memorable.

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Hire an ice cream truck for the evening to serve up chilled treats. Try a doughnut wall, doughnut holes or snow cones for a budgetfriendly option. If you’re planning a rustic, outdoor wedding, set up a s’mores-making station or create a pie buffet.

An ‘Arranged’ Marriage

Flower arrangements are key components to any ceremony and add the right touch of sophistication to your day. It’s easy to imagine the extent of your florals being a few bouquets, but they play a bigger role in your nuptials than you may realize.

Along with the standard wedding party bouquets, make sure to budget in the boutonnieres you’ll need for other family members. Flowers aren’t just for people, however. Decor for the entryway, aisle and tables, and loose petals for guests to

… all dressed in white. Or, maybe not. In 2018, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your divine dress.

Whether you’re looking to rock a glitzedout ball gown, avant-garde colorful creation or simple A-line frock, getting inspiration from magazines (hint: Oklahoma Magazine’s January issue), social media and designer fashion will help. Just remember – not all trends hold up. You don’t want to look back at your sheer wedding gown ten years from now and cringe.

Another facet of your search involves flattering your body type, whether it’s curvy, petite, busty, pear-shaped or hourglass. No matter your shape, certain styles will look amazing on you – and others won’t. A bit of research will save you time in the long run.

Once that research is done, have pictures or style names at the ready during shopping to make your life easier. Don’t forget shoes similar to the ones you plan to wear with your dress, and allot plenty of time for alterations.

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Thank your wedding party members and guests for being a part of your special day through favors that leave a lasting impression.

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To the groom – you’re not off the hook. Popular gifts for groomsmen include high-shelf booze, leather dopp kits, personalized cuff-links and customized bottle openers.

For your guests, think simple.

Try a stemless wine glass with your and your fiance’s names, lip balm, candies, picture frames or mini bottles of champagne. Letting your guests know you’re happy they came is a welcomed treat.

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Mary and Traver Fencl have some favorite spots in Oklahoma to ride their cruising motorcycles. But like many who travel fast and far on two wheels, they like to see where any rural highway may take them.

The Fencls often frequent the roads in and around the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, whose national scenic biway provides plenty of curves and many quick changes in elevation.

High on their list is the Meers Store and Restaurant, where customers stand in line for hours to get a taste of its well-known longhorn burgers and barbecue. Nearby, tiny Medicine Park, full of quaint eateries and coffee shops, is also an ideal respite.

“Closer to Tulsa, we like to ride around Post Oak Lodge and Skiatook Lake,” Mary Fencl says. “Those areas have lots of curves and long stretches without stop signs.”

In the fall, traveling the Talimena National Scenic Biway – from Mena, Arkansas, to Talihina – by motorcycle is arguably the best mode of transportation.

Scenic pullouts and overlooks abound.

Heading west out of Oklahoma City to the Texas state line takes you through some famous spots along Route 66, especially Clinton and Weatherford.

In northwestern Oklahoma, you can get a literal and figurative taste of Oklahoma’s famous red dirt, especially if you take Highway 8 through Watonga and Geary.

Nearby, Red Rock Canyon State Park offers views of steep cliffs and the namesake canyon walls.

In south-central Oklahoma, Highway 7 from Sulphur to Davis goes through the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The Arbuckle Mountains have plenty of what any motorcyclist wants: uninterrupted stretches of roller coaster-like roads.

Back to the east, as long as the Illinois River doesn’t leave its banks, Highway 10 from Tahlequah to Greenleaf State Park snakes its way between the pristine waterway and overhanging cliffs and forests.

Discovering roads less traveled is also part of the adventure.

“We just try to get lost,” Mary Fencl says. “We go wherever we can go and just follow the trees.” – BW

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Summer on the Slopes in Crested Butte, Colorado

There’s nothing wrong with a January ski trip. But for Oklahomans, a summer trip to the mountains of Colorado is a no-brainer.

It’s a 12-hour drive from Oklahoma City to the ski resort near Crested Butte. After the snow melts, wildflowers take over. The town boasts Colorado’s largest national historic district with Victorian architecture and loads of dining options. The resort’s summer offerings include miniature golf, bungee trampolines, a climbing wall and the Coke Zero Gravity BagJump. Nearby are river rafting, fly fishing, mountain biking, camping, hiking, off-road tours and horseback riding. And the average daily high in June is 70 degrees. – KB

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Make sure to capture your travel-mates to seal the memories, but don’t leave yourself out.

“It’s good to shoot the scenery, but remember to take a selfie, or have someone take your picture,” he says. “Get used to using your self-timer, too, in case there isn’t someone there for you to ask to take your photo.”

Look for shots in unique places.

“I like to visit postcard stands to see what points of interest are nearby,” Harmon says. “Try to find unique ways to photograph landmarks. Go to local markets, if possible. Try to absorb the local flavor.

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Perhaps you have childhood memories of riding in the backseat, drowsily looking up through the rear window, and letting the passing street lights and gentle rocking of the car mesmerize you to sleep. You were secure in the knowledge your parents would keep the car between the lines and get you safely to the amusement park you’d been dreaming about for weeks.

Or maybe the best road trip you remember is crossing Oklahoma in a raggedy station wagon with the windows down and radio cranked up, stopping every now and then at a tiny gas station for a cold drink or along the side of the road to pick wildflowers.

Whatever your fondest memories of road tripping are, don’t let them just be memories. Get out there and do it again.

Pack a cooler with a few sodas and bottled water, throw some mustard, bologna and bread in there, grab your favorite copilot (even if that’s Fido) and head out the door. Oklahoma is filled with places to explore, places to get some exercise and places to enjoy without spending much of anything but time. – WB

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A Weekend to Canyon, Texas

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A West Texas A&M University art professor once said that when he was out of sorts, his wife would suggest he “go out to the canyon and paint.” Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a 15-minute drive east of Canyon. The route was still a dirt road in 1916, when another artist, Georgia O’Keeffe, went on walks to the canyon and found inspiration for vibrant watercolors. Vacationers can enjoy the park just as the locals do: for hiking, camping, picnicking and de-stressing. Stone rental cabins built in the 1930s afford majestic views from the rim. The musical Texas plays through Aug. 18 in an amphitheater on the floor of the canyon. – KB

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Whether you’re heading off on a day trip or planning a two-week getaway, you need to prepare.

For a day trip, pack your favorite snacks in a picnic basket, lace up your sneakers and make sure you lock the door behind you.

But if you’re going to be gone overnight, there’s much more to consider, such as … … who’s going to water the plants? If you don’t have a person to rely on for such an important chore, consider using a self-waterer to get your plants through a few days. … who’s going to feed the animals? Whether you have kittens or cows, you need to make sure they’re taken care of while you’re gone. Consider a kennel for your domestic pets if you’re worried about burdening the neighbors. … who’s going to keep an eye on the place? If you’re going to be gone more than a few days, you might hold your mail and newspaper delivery. And don’t post anything about your vacation on social media until you return. There’s no sense in letting would-be burglars know your home is unoccupied. – WB

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HOME

Recreational vehicles have long been a staple of family travel, and these homes on wheels come in a variety of price ranges, luxury levels and amenities.

From introductory trailer models to luxury motorcoaches, all offer comfort that often outshines staying in a hotel or renting a cabin on the lake.

Some of the best perks of RVing include the diverse locations you can access, beautiful campsites, scenic drives and the privacy they offer over a rented room sharing three walls, the floor and the ceiling with strangers.

Michael Barras, general sales manager at Dave’s RV in Claremore, says the first recreational vehicles were built in the United States in 1910, and the industry has continually evolved.

Prices start around $4,995 and top out at over $2 million; at Dave’s, most purchases fall between $15,000 and $35,000, Barras says.

Some models have many features even below that mean price. For example, the Salem by Forest River sells for about $11,995, he says. The Salem can be towed by most SUVs and trucks, offers sleeping for up to five, and has a full range of amenities, including a queen bed, bunk beds, a shower/tub, a toilet, a pantry, a microwave oven, a stove and a powerful air conditioner.

More expensive and built for adventure is the Dutchmen Voltage Triton, sold at Wade’s RV in Glenpool. The Triton is a fifth-wheel with space for ATVs and dirt bikes in the back, and plenty of comfort and modern amenities in the front.

For extreme luxury, Newell Coach in Miami, Oklahoma, is the place. Newell coaches also come with high prices, more than $2 million for one of the only 26 RVs that the company produces per year.

Newell coaches are highly sought by people of all ages and walks of life, general manager Grant Kernan says. A key difference between a Newell coach and its competition is customization.

“We use vendors from all over the world to source the material for our coaches,” Kernan says.

“We’ve used Israeli agate stone for countertops, luxury animal hides from Europe, Italian marble for flooring, and more. We also have a proprietary home automation system that allows the customer to access and control all of the house systems locally or remotely.” – WB

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‘ROUGHING IT’

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Growing up, P. Allen Smith exhibited livestock and poultry and, as a college student, won a Rotary International scholarship to study garden design at the University of Manchester in England. He loves heritage chickens and good country air; he’s also book smart and has written a few of his own. All of his knowledge and experiences coalesce in the stunning 500-acre Moss Mountain Farm on the banks of the Arkansas River near Little Rock, where fans of his TV shows pay $96.75 for a tour and farm-fresh lunch. Some tours feature demonstrations on beekeeping, flower drying and pickle making. And when he’s not busy serving on conservation boards or teaching the gospel of farm-to-table food production, Smith himself presides over the lunch. – KB

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Don’t forget your water shoes when you go to Johnson’s ShutIns State Park, warn people who have written about their visits.

The shut-ins are rivers limited in breadth by hard rock resistant to erosion. Waterfalls, potholes, chutes and gorges are among the features in the Black River swimming area, which many call a natural water park. The shut-ins are a wildly popular respite from the summer heat, but they are rugged. The rocks are slippery.

Once you get past the swirling shut-ins, you can relax in a couple of clear-water pools. The park in southeastern Missouri also offers picnicking, camping and hiking trails in a range of difficulty levels. – KB

Adventure The Chickasaw National Recreation Area is right next to Sulphur; you need only walk through town to end up in the park.

Bill Wright, superintendent of the Chickasaw National Recreation area and state coordinator for the National Park Service, has some advice for visitors. It all boils down to respect of history, culture and nature.

Part of the park was set aside for the Chickasaw Nation, which saw it was imperiled and asked the federal government to buy it back and preserve it, he says. The danger was mostly to the famed mineral and freshwater springs, which Sulphur was quickly building over in the early 1900s.

In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps built many features in the park, and a number remain in the historic district.

“I can’t say it’s the most intact representation in the National Park Service, but I’d say it ranks way up there,” Wright says. “Our whole mission is to preserve and conserve the wildlife, the scenery. So if everyone came and picked up a rock, there wouldn’t be any left. Take only photographs; leave only footprints. That’s our mantra.”

Wildlife is prevalent. The recreation area has had a herd of bison since 1922, and visitors shouldn’t get too close for safety reasons. As for insects and snakes, Wright says to be cautious of both.

In terms of the environment, Wright reminds that even if you’re planning to take home a jug of spring water to sip on, remember that you’re not to enter the springs at their source.

“I actually get jugs of it and bring it home myself,” Wright says. “My grandmother, who passed away just last year at 94, drank it her whole life.”

You can still swim in the spring waters downstream in Travertine Creek, he says. The water stays 64 degrees year-round.

“Seems warm in the winter, but in the summer time, it will make your lips turn blue,” Wright says with a chuckle. – WB

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Count on high heat, so finish each leg before noon, if possible. Depending upon your fitness, the distance could be 20 to 50 miles.

Anticipate thunderstorms popping up. Verify that your rain gear doesn’t interfere with pedaling, shifting and braking, and that equipment and provisions carried on a rear rack or front/ rear panniers are waterproofed.

Route 66 is always popular. The northeast section, from Tulsa to the Kansas state line, has numerous shady spots and is within easy distance of state parks (should you carry a tent).

If you want company – with about 1,000 others – consider OK Freewheel, the state’s oldest, most prestigious tour. This year’s event, from Elk City to Miami, runs June 10-16.

For a challenge, the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, which reach into far eastern and southeastern Oklahoma, provide lush scenery. Making yourself visible, preferably with several others, is vital because of all the twists, dips and climbs.

Traffic and humidity aren’t issues in the Panhandle, but distances between places to stop and a constant uphill gradient from east to west are. Cimarron, Beaver and Texas counties have cute towns and actual tumbleweeds, and making it close to the Black Mesa (the paved road stops 4.2 miles from Oklahoma’s tallest point) is a noteworthy accomplishment. – BW

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to Belle Plaine, Kansas It’s joyful enough just strolling the grounds of the town’s Bartlett Arboretum. Robin Macy, who restored this southern Kansas oasis after the Bartlett family let it go, is a singer-songwriter who added music to the magic. For $10 on selected Sundays through October, you get flowers, trees, water features and the Tree House Concert Series. Headliners this year include Nora Jane Struthers, Willis Alan Ramsey, Bruce Forman and Dale Watson. Macy and her husband, Kentucky White, lead their band, the Cherokee Maidens and Sycamore Swing, featuring Oklahoma musician Monica Taylor. On non-concert days, you need an appointment to see what’s beyond those ornamental gates, but it’s more than worth the phone call. – KB

ON THE WATER The very idea of yachting is sure to conjure visions of a beautiful couple lounging on the

deck of an enormous boat on a glassy ocean, holding crisp glasses of champagne and watching the sun set. Most people probably can’t imagine such a scene in Oklahoma.

However, from small crafts to 100-foot mansions-on-the-water, boating has found a niche in the state. Joe Harwood, president and owner of Arrowhead Yacht Club and Marina on Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees, notes Oklahoma has more shoreline miles than the entire east coast of the United States and more surface area of water than Minnesota, the so-called Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Yacht owners cruise Oklahoma lakes just like anywhere else – and Harwood says it’s ideal for someone seeking a peaceful vacation.

“You can enjoy all the wildlife, which is ample and tremendous in Oklahoma,” he says. “You can see things like a 6-foot-long paddlefish jumping out of the water, the white bass runs, pelicans, ospreys and eagles. Then there are secluded groves that are completely uninhabited, no other person around you.Peace and quiet, close to nature, and you can get as isolated as any place I know of in the entire state.” – WB

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Cabin Boys Brewery Tulsa

Co-founder Ryan Arnold says running a brewery is “the funnest job on the planet.” He and his best friend, Austin McIlroy, drew their inspiration from a Catoosa cabin that they helped McIlroy’s dad build in 2010. “With the help of our friends and family, we built a cabin; with the help of the community, we’re building our brewery,” Cabin Boys’ website says.

Both lived abroad before opening the business in 2017. “World travel gives you a more broad perspective on how people are and how life is,” Arnold says.

“It boosted our confidence. You become less afraid to try new things.”

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The players in Oklahoma’s burgeoning brewery-winerydistillery scene have certain elements in common.

They are crazy-busy, yet love stealing time to greet their customers. Many began their craft creations at home and relied on career experiences in finance when the time came to go all-in.

Animal lovers abound. At Coop Ale Works, which raised $25,000 last year for the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, the company mascot is a hound named Duke.

And then there are the beards.

“It’s pretty standard to have beards,” says Ryan Arnold, co-founder and chief operating officer of Cabin Boys Brewery, whose best-seller is a Belgian-style ale called the Bearded Theologian.

The Cabin Boys website says, “While this beer is heavy on your palate, it will enlighten your mind.”

Distilleries have also popped up across the state, and wineries continue to offer new varieties and more ways to have fun.

DeAngel Farms and Winery Blanchard

Frank DeAngelis says winemaking is a labor of love – an art he learned from his Italian-immigrant father.

Grapes, he says, must be pruned, nurtured, sprayed, fertilized and protected from pests. He can handle it, especially since he was a two-time state wrestling champ in his native New York. He attended the University of Oklahoma on a wrestling scholarship, fell in love with an Oklahoma girl named Darla, and raised a son who became a three-time state champ and also wrestled at OU. And that’s how Blanchard got its first winery.

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Roughtail Brewing Co. Midwest City

In business for more than five years, co-founder Blaine Stansel still gets a kick out of walking into a bar and seeing a Roughtail beer on tap, or spotting it at a liquor store. “We have about 120 tap handles in Oklahoma City,” he says. He and partner Tony Tielli sell their beer in colorfully labeled cans, which he says let in less light and oxygen than bottles and have a longer shelf life. Cans weigh less and are easier to carry to the lake or the pool, he says.

Roughtail is distributed in three states and the brewery is at maximum capacity, Stansel says, so he and Tielli are looking at some spots on which to build a plant from the ground up.

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In every bottle of Indian Grass Oklahoma Vodka is a piece of the state grass, grown on a Bristow farm owned by the uncle of Oklahoma Distilling co-founder Hunter Stone Gambill. Over time, Indian grass lends a subtle flavor to the martinimaker. Making vodka is about the only slow activity at the distillery. Gambill returned to Oklahoma a year ago after spending seven years abroad. He and friends Chris Albers and Joseph Hanson found a location for the distillery in July, and four months later began selling their products, which are found in dozens of liquor stores, bars and restaurants across the state. Gambill’s wife owns a cider mill, the first in the state, which should bottle hard cider by the end of the summer.

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Canadian River Vineyard and Winery Lexington

Russell and Sheila Clifton already know what their future holds. One of these days, winemaker Gene Clifton, now in his 70s, is going to turn the place over to his son. “It’s really been a family deal,” Russell says of the winery, one of the few in Oklahoma using 100 percent state-grown grapes. “I’ve got the greatest dad in the world.” His daughter, Taryn, is getting married at the vineyard in August, which will coincide with her grandfather’s birthday. “She’s been working with Grandpa since she was 8,” Russell says. Canadian River’s Chocolate Drop dessert wine is an award-winner. Annual events include a grape stomp festival in the fall.

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American Solera’s taproom at East 18th Street and Boston Avenue is open daily, with new Monday hours helping a nearby campus. “We will donate 10 percent of our Monday sales to Lee Elementary School,” says Chase Healey, who owns the business with his wife, Erica.

Children of some of their employees are Lee students, and their two sons will eventually go there, too. American Solera also has a taproom open four days a week at its brewery, 1801 S. 49th West Ave., where tours are offered once or twice a month on Saturdays. “We make a line of pretty unique beers that we age in oak tanks from Italy,” Healey says. “We age the beer in them after the wine makers are through with them.”

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Wes Alexander, director of sales and marketing, is a hobby chef who loves pairing beer with food. His favorite: a shake made with peanut butter praline ice cream and the brewery’s Big Jamoke porter. “It blows people’s minds,” he says. Brewmaster Eric Marshall studied in Germany before opening the business in 2008.

“We have an extreme reverence toward the European style of making lagers and ales,” Alexander says. “That’s been a hallmark of our success.” The Big Jamoke, by the way, is named for the B-52 that Marshall’s grandfather flew in World War II. Brewers can be a sentimental lot.

Prairie Wolf Spirits Guthrie

Prairie Wolf has a new team of owners, and the story has themes of friendship and family ties. Jonathon Stranger and Drew Tekell were buddies in high school before Stranger headed east and Tekell went west to work in the culinary industry.

Tekell returned in 2016, when his father fell ill, and he and Stranger opened restaurants in Nichols Hills and Edmond. In February, they purchased what had been Oklahoma’s first locally owned and operated distillery, with Steven Sands and Tekell’s brother joining them in the venture. Erik Tekell is a scientist for whom distilling has come naturally. The new owners have added to the legacy that the Merritt family started in 2013. Prairie Wolf produces vodka, gin and an all-natural coffee liqueur. They will launch a rum made with sorghum from the Seminole Nation. “As a small, local, Oklahoma distillery, it’s nice being in a quintessential Oklahoma town,” Drew Tekell says.

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Co-owner and distiller Jeff Thurmon met his goals when Success Vodka was created. “I wanted something that was organic and gluten-free, and I got it blessed by a rabbi to make it kosher,” he says. “It’s smooth.

It goes straight down.” Thurmon understands why many Oklahomans are in the brewing and distilling business. “It’s using your hands to make something from scratch,” he says.

“It’s therapeutic.”

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Maggie Sylke, brand marketing specialist, doesn’t beat around the bush when explaining why she uses her communications degree at Coop. “I love beer,” she says. “I loved the idea of making a product I was passionate about.” The Oklahoma City community has supported the brewery, Sylke says; last year’s production was 14,200 barrels. Her favorite is Saturday Siren, a nod to the noon testing of the emergency response system.

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A new watering hole in the Uptown 23rd District of OKC embodies a major theme from The Outsiders.

Nature’s first green is gold/Her hardest hue to hold/Her early leaf’s a flower/ But only so an hour/Then leaf subsides to leaf/So Eden sank to grief/So dawn goes down to day/Nothing gold can stay. – Robert Frost

THIS BRIGHT COCKTAIL COMBINES TOWNSHEND WHITE ROSE, HONEYDEW SYRUP, EGG WHITE AND LEMON, AND IS FINISHED OFF WITH A SPRINKLE OF MATCHA POWDER STENCILED INTO THE SHAPE OF A “P.” PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

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onyboy Curtis, in S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders, recites this poem as he looks at a perfect Oklahoma sunrise. A new day and that perfect glimmer of gold slowly fade into all the colors of the spectrum.

A new neighborhood bar in the

trendy Uptown 23rd District of Oklahoma City, named after that coming-of-age character, is housed in the landmark Tower Theatre and is reminiscent of the gold in Frost’s poem.

That new light in uptown – a spark of color adding to the ever-evolving and new spectrum – is Ponyboy.

Rachel Cope, CEO and founder of 84 Hospitality Group, has spearheaded some of OKC’s favorite chow houses, like GoRo Ramen, Empire Slice Pizza and Revolución. She wanted a bar dedicated to Oklahoma … and she nailed it.

“Downstairs, there are photos on the wall of our friend’s families, even some of their moms tucked away,” Cope says as she explains the initial visual impression of the joint.

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JOSIAH REEDER SERVES UP COCKTAILS AT PONYBOY. PHOTO BY BRENT FUCHS

RIGHT: THE OWNERS USED FAMILY PHOTOS OF FRIENDS TO GIVE THE BAR A HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. PHOTO BY CHRIS NGUYEN

Oklahoma wheat field. There are some other things that are nods to Oklahoma that aren’t so direct.”

As for Ponyboy, general manager Micah Anderson explains the bar’s cultural intentions.

“We wanted a bar that was approachable – somewhere you could grab a shot and PBR, or a Manhattan, or try one of our house cocktails,” Anderson says. “That’s totally us in a nutshell. That’s why we dance our butts off on the weekend.”

Taking over the upstairs portion of Ponyboy was easy; Anderson and Cope just had to wait for another watering hole to vacate.

They added a few touch-ups here and there, some great lighting, audio and a corner where a DJ could hang out. With an expansive bar, picture windows looking down on 23rd Street and neon signage from Tower Theatre peaking through, you get a whole new side to Ponyboy.

“The upstairs is open Friday and Saturday nights and has become quite the dance party,” Cope says. “Same great drinks that you can find downstairs you can also find upstairs. Other days we are happy to rent out for events: birthdays, meetings, even a baby shower once.”

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There’s a lollipop explosion on the plate – as bright as the Venice Beach, California, street art on bare brick walls – at Dos Banditos’ second location in downtown Tulsa.

Gleaming pink tuna, fresh and clean, blends with pale green avocado on the beige tostada.

“There’s soy sauce, lime, chilies, chipotle and homemade mayo, too,” says Carlos Lopez, the chef and owner. “I invented it myself, and it took at least 15 tries before I got it right.”

Lopez picked up most of the dishes while traveling around Mexico. He’d visit a friend’s house in Sinaloa or Jalisco, the friend’s mother would cook him a meal, and he would watch her before snagging the recipe.

what Ponyboy offers simply as drinks. The thought and creativity behind their cocktail program is for those who appreciate flavor technique and substance … or who are mixology nerds.

With its latest spring/summer offerings, Ponyboy has some winners. A standout is the Sallisaw Sunset, a raspberry creamsicle beauty made of Aviation gin and raspberry-mint syrup – the most drinkable representation of that coral pink Oklahoma sunset we all cherish. The Patio Weather is reminiscent of an Oklahoma summer night – still air with cicadas chirping and smells of honeysuckle and freshly cut grass. Vodka, rosemary honey, elderflower and cucumber are combined, shaken and poured into a tall, iced glass, prompting you to sit a spell and slurp.

So no, Mr. Frost, respectfully – gold can stay. Gold stands out when you look hard enough. It is sought after and respected, and works harder to not blend in with the other colors.

This place in OKC’s Uptown shines bright.

Stay gold, Ponyboy.

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Then there’s the spaghetti (yes, a traditional Mexican dish). When Lopez (born in Venezuela but raised in Tulsa) went to Jenks High School, this was his best friend’s favorite meal. He got the recipe from the friend’s grandmother, who hailed from Veracruz.

But it won’t be ready for another hour or two. Poblano peppers have to be roasted, a complex cream sauce has to be made, and Lopez insists on making it fresh every evening.

So have some of the enchiladas – rich, cheesy and fabulous – and, if you’re lucky, Lopez will let you try a new dish he’s working on: a taco, its filling crunchy, sour-sweet and meaty. But there’s no meat. It’s filled with purple, stir-fried, hibiscus flowers. 109 N. Detroit Ave., Tulsa; 13330 S. Memorial Drive, Bixby; facebook. com/DosBandidosBixby.

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“My favorite dish on the menu is the meatloaf,” Sunnyside Diner’s Aly Cunningham says. “It reminds me of my mom. And while our recipe is slightly different, it still takes me back to getting my hands in the mixing bowl as a kid and helping mom form the perfect loaf.”

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She then partnered with Shannon and CaIn college, Cunningham faced what many kids go through – facing the all-important ques- mille Roper to create Sunnyside Diner.

“I believed in Sunnyside Diner betion, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” cause I believed in us,” Cunningham “After high school, I tried college for a few says. years, jumped around to different jobs, but She explains that leaving realized college was not for me,” she says. the normalcy of S&B and “It was then that I made the decision to leave creating her own business school and start working. I knew no matwas a defining moment for ter what I was going to do, it would be hard her – when she went from without a degree. My first job was a hostess at employee to employer. The Applebee’s in Enid.” popularity and success of the Having the determination to work as hard first Sunnyside in Midtown as she could for as long as she could led to

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OKC begat a Southside location, formerly an A&W Root Beer stand with a fun, ’70s vibe.

The group’s third location should open this summer in northwest OKC. Cunningham’s role includes overseeing the businesses. She says managing three separate kitchens revolves around knowledge of operations and firsthand experience. She says you have to get in the trenches and work side by side with the kitchen crew on a slammed Saturday morning. She adds that you must convey to them that customers can taste your emotions.

“I help facilitate a positive working environment; therefore our food is made with love,” she says. “I always tell the kitchen, ‘If you’re having a bad day, don’t punish our guests for it.’ An egg cooked with positive and good vibes is much different than an egg cooked with anger or frustration. It’s important that we have fun. Our guests can taste that.”

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If you feel a blue mood coming on, don’t grab a tub of ice cream to make yourself feel better. Grab some fresh fruits and vegetables instead. The University of Otago in New Zealand recently published the results of a study that found regular consumption of raw fruits and vegetables significantly reduced symptoms of depression and improved feelings of positive mood, life satisfaction and well-being in test subjects. Canned, cooked and processed fruits and vegetables did not. Researchers also found the best raw fruits and vegetables to improve mental health are citrus fruits, fresh berries, cucumbers, kiwifruit, dark leafy greens (such as spinach), grapefruit, lettuce, bananas, carrots and apples.

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For nearly 36 years, Elmer’s BBQ has brought the authentic, hickory-smoked barbecue to Tulsa diners. Brisket, ribs, sausage and other meats are all “off-the-chain,” owner Keith Jimerson says. Elmer Thompson was the original proprietor, who ran the joint for 20 years with his wife, George Ella; their deaths within a year of each other in the early 2000s closed the restaurant. “It was a Tulsa tradition for so long, and I wanted to re-open it … that’s why I’m here,” Jimerson says. Elmer’s is closed Sunday and Monday, but you can get your tender, delicious barbecue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 4130 S. Peoria; elmersbbqtulsa.com.

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G R E AT T H I N G S TO D O I N O K L A H O M A

Celebrating Red Earth Oklahoma City’s premier Native American festival welcomes guests from around the globe.

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THE RED EARTH PARADE KICKS OFF THE WEEKEND, SHOWCASING BEAUTIFUL TRIBAL REGALIA. PHOTO COURTESY RED EARTH, INC.

he histories, art and cultures of 39 Native American tribes converge in downtown Oklahoma City during this month’s Red Earth Festival. In its 32nd year, the event offers traditions and new activities, all in honor of Oklahoma’s rich tribal roots.

“Oklahoma is fortunate to have more tribal headquarters than any other state,” says Eric Oesch, co-director of Red Earth, Inc. “Each of the 39 tribes in Oklahoma are sovereign nations.

With each tribe working diligently to preserve their Native languages, it is said there are more languages spoken in Oklahoma than in all of Europe.”

Of the tribes represented at the June 8-10 event, three were formed in Oklahoma; the others were forcefully relocated starting in the 1830s. The festival is diligent not to forget this.

“Tribes in Oklahoma have deep

roots in their homelands, including the Florida Everglades, Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes regions and even the isle of Manhattan,” Oesch says.

The weekend is packed with activities, and the Red Earth Parade in downtown Tulsa on June 9 acts as a commencement.

“It is unlike any other parade in the world. Where else will one find hundreds of people in full tribal regalia, Native princesses, tribal leaders and honor guards parading through a major metropolitan city? Nowhere.”

The Cox Convention Center hosts a bevy of events, including an Ask the Expert panel, where guests can bring their artwork and artifacts for free evaluation. Art enthusiasts can get their fill at the Red Earth Art Market, which offers shows and competitions for children and adult artists. The festival’s powwow welcomes some of the best Native drum groups in the world. In

addition, dozens of tribes descend upon the convention center for two days of performances in stunning regalia.

“The pageantry and beauty of Native dance is not often experienced by our non-Native audience – and it leaves a lasting impression,” Oesch says.

The festival has won numerous awards, including Oklahoma’s Outstanding Event by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department twice and “One of 10 Great Places to Celebrate Indian Culture” and “Top 10 Best Art Festivals in America,” both by USA Today.

“Every year we host guests from around the world who attend our event to soak up the Native cultures that so many of us in Oklahoma take for granted,” he says. “I love walking through the art market ... and hearing foreign languages being spoken.”

For a schedule, visit redearth.org.

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SPORTS

TOUGHEN UP

Saint Francis Tulsa Tough, one of the most popular cycling events in the Midwest, brings professional cyclists, newbie riders and avid spectators to town for a wild weekend.

The theme for Tulsa Tough’s 13th anniversary, “Make Your Own Luck,” describes “what it takes in life, in athletics, and in what our supporters, volunteers and staff have done to be successful,” Executive Director Malcolm McCollam says.

Sponsored by the Saint Francis Health System, Tulsa Tough strives to reduce its carbon footprint. Ecological improvements include solar-powered generators replacing more than 25 fossil fuel-powered generators.

Plastic bottled water usage is reduced with free water offered to riders and spectators.

Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy criterium races (laps around a closed circuit), Gran Fondo races (long-distance treks) and the Townie Ride (a non-competitive 5-miler).

The most anticipated event is Sunday’s race, dubbed Cry Baby Hill. The day of debauchery consists of tailgating, music, costumes and a criterium race that begins at River Parks and blazes along the Arkansas River.

“Cry Baby Hill – wow. What can I say?

CBH has become so well-known both inside and outside the cycling world, it is amazing,” McCollam says. “We refer to CBH as ‘Mardis Gras meets the Tour de France,’ and I think that captures many of the things that make it special. Different cultures come together for a free-spirited good time, and a bicycle race happens to come through the party every few minutes.”

Tulsa Tough runs June 8-10. Visit tulsatough.com for details.

IN TULSA PERFORMANCES JERRY SEINFELD June 1 TULSA PAC One of America’s

most successful comedians performs his signature standup routine. tulsapac.com

TULSA YOUTH CABARET PRESENTS: ONE PERFECT MOMENT June 1-2 TULSA PAC This auditioned

musical theater troupe is composed of the most gifted teen vocalists in the region. tulsapac.com

and activist George Lopez is on his The Wall tour. hardrockcasinotulsa.com

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS PRESENTS: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS June 19-24 TULSA PAC This

award-winning musical is about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city.

celebrityattractions.com

CHRIS D’ELIA June 21 BRADY THEATER Comedian

CREED BRATTON June 6 THE VANGUARD Fans of

NBC’s The Office know Creed Bratton as the disturbingly hilarious character of the same name. thevanguardtulsa.com

SAND SPRINGS COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS: LITTLE OLD LADIES IN TENNIS SHOES

June 15-17

TULSA PAC Kate Corrigan has her life in order, or so she likes to think. tulsapac.com GEORGE LOPEZ June 16 HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO Comedian

Chris D’Elia is on his Follow the Leader tour. bradytheater.com

HOWIE MANDEL June 22 HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO Comedian, actor and TV host Howie Mandel performs.

hardrockcasinotulsa.com

WELLRED: FROM DIXIE WITH LOVE June 23 CAIN’S BALLROOM Trae

Crowder (of The Liberal Redneck), Drew Morgan and Corey Ryan Forrester are stand-up comedy and writing partners. cainsballroom.com

PHOTO BY CHRIS BARNES

CONCERTS

ART

The West Comes Alive

Works range from historical scenes to contemporary, impressionistic pieces.

The event “is both a visual and social showcase of how the museum celebrates the American West through incredible art,” says Natalie Shirley, museum president and CEO. The opening weekend offers seminars, demonstrations, auctions, classes, a trunk show and a juried art show. Among the myriad offerings, art remains the focal point.

“The artwork is truly second to none, and unless you’ve seen it in person, you can’t imagine the intricacy and skill involved,” marketing manager Tara Carr says. “I love taking time to examine each piece up close to really gain an appreciation for the masterful works.”

Visit nationalcowboymuseum. org for more information.

PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM

Experience one of the most anticipated events in the world of Western art at the 46th Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale. Housed at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum from June 8 to Aug. 5, the show displays more than 300 paintings and sculptures by Western artists.

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HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO PRESENTS: GEORGE STRAIT June 1-2 BOK CENTER George

UTICA SQUARE SUMMER’S FIFTH NIGHT PRESENTS: RETRO ROCKETS June 14 UTICA SQUARE Utica

Strait, the king of country music, takes the stage on his Strait Down Route 66 tour.

Square’s summer concert series serves up everything from jazz to rock to country.

THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND AND THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND June 7 HARD ROCK HOTEL AND CASINO See two well-known

THE EAGLES June 17 BOK CENTER The Eagles

bokcenter.com

bands perform together.

hardrockcasinotulsa.com

JON WOLFE June 8 CAIN’S BALLROOM The best

introduction to Jon Wolfe is that he’s a country singer and songwriter. cainsballroom.com

BOOGIE WONDERLAND: AN EARTH, WIND AND FIRE TRIBUTE June 8-9 TULSA PAC Multiphonic

Funk is a unique fusion of funk and jazz that covers other artists’ music and performs original music. tulsapac.com

BRIAN SETZER’S ROCKABILLY RIOT! June 14 RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT Guitarist,

songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy award-winner Brian Setzer takes chances with innovative and daring musical styles. riverspirittulsa.com

uticasquare.com

opened BOK Center in 2008 and return with special guests Vince Gill and Deacon Frey.

bokcenter.com

UTICA SQUARE SUMMER’S FIFTH NIGHT PRESENTS: ZODIAC June 21 UTICA SQUARE Celebrate

summer every Thursday at Utica Square. uticasquare.com

DARIUS RUCKER June 21 RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT Country crossover

star Darius Rucker performs. riverspirittulsa.com

UTICA SQUARE SUMMER’S FIFTH NIGHT PRESENTS: BRADIO June 28 UTICA SQUARE Pack a

picnic or dine at one of Utica Square’s great restaurants as you unwind with your favorite local bands. uticasquare.com

SHAKEY GRAVES June 28 CAIN’S BALLROOM

Alejandro Rose-Garcia is an Austin, Texas, native who’s plied his trade as Shakey Graves since 2007. cainsballroom.com

ART FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL

June 1

TULSA ARTS DISTRICT This

year-round, monthly event

features all of the galleries, studios and museums.

thetulsaartsdistrict.org

Tau (A.R.T.) Civic Art Association presents works reflecting members’ various ideas of what is “hot.” tulsapac.com

INNOVATIVE IMPRESSIONS June 9-Sept. 9

the first exhibition to explore, in depth, Rockwell’s detailed study photographs, created by the artist as references for his iconic paintings. gilcrease.org

SPIDER WOMAN WAS HERE Through July 22

PHILBROOK This exhibition

PHILBROOK Innovative Impressions explores under-studied elements of three impressionists’ careers.

explores Spider Woman’s gift through a variety of Dine weavings. philbrook.org

NORMAN ROCKWELL: BEHIND THE CAMERA

Through Aug. 26

philbrook.org

Through June 10

GILCREASE Norman

Rockwell: Behind the Camera is

TULSA DRILLERS BASEBALL GAMES

LIFTING THE LANDSCAPE: CHRISTOPHER CURTIS TULSA BOTANIC GARDEN

The work of renowned artist Christopher Curtis is featured at the garden’s first sculpture exhibit. tulsabotanic.org

SPORTS June 1-3, 13-24

ONEOK FIELD Enjoy America’s pastime in beautiful downtown. milb.com FORTUNA TULSA SOCCER MATCHES June 5, 9, 15, 17, 29 EXPO SQUARE Fortuna Tulsa plays at the highest amateur level in the Women’s Premier Soccer league.

TULSA ATHLETIC FC SOCCER MATCHES June 10, 17, 24

VETERANS PARK See this team take on competitors in the National Premier Soccer League. tulsaathletic.com PINTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

June 11-23

EXPO SQUARE Pinto horses and their riders compete.

fortunatulsa.com

exposquare.com

TULSA ROUGHNECKS SOCCER MATCHES

TULSA HOLIDAY SUMMER CIRCUIT June 30-July 3 EXPO SQUARE Enjoy

June 9, 27, 30

ONEOK FIELD Enjoy

the warm weather at several games downtown. roughnecksfc.com

categories like Western pleasure, trail riding and roping at this equestrian event.

exposquare.com

COMMUNITY JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Through June 1

JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN CENTER FOR RECONCILIATION The

annual conference adds to knowledge in areas of reconciliation to advance equality, racial justice and social harmony. jhfcenter.org

LEAKE CAR AUCTION June 8-10

EXPO SQUARE Enjoy

restored cars, new and old.

exposquare.com

ALL-BLACK TOWNS BUS TOUR June 9 RUDISILL REGIONAL LIBRARY The African-

COMMUNITY DANCE LESSONS June 3, 10, 17, 24 THE CLUBHOUSE ON MEMORIAL Dance lessons

American Resource Center’s mission is to collect, preserve and provide access to resources honoring and documenting the experiences of people of African descent.

tulsaswingdanceclub.net

SECOND SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE TOUR

in a variety of styles are held every Sunday. Your first lesson is free.

TULSA CHAUTAUQUA: THE MODERN AGE – MOVING FORWARD FROM WORLD WAR I June 5-9 TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Like apparitions

tulsalibrary.org/aarc

June 9

633 S. BOSTON AVE. Join local architects for their monthly architectural walking tour. tulsaarchitecture.org TULSA BALLOON FESTIVAL June 13-17

from the past, figures emerge from history, come to the Chautauqua tent, settle upon the stage and talk.

DOWNTOWN AIRPARK In

BROOKSIDE RUMBLE AND ROLL June 7 BROOKSIDE Bikers line up

tulsaibf.com

tulsahistory.org

at the University of Tulsa’s Reynolds Center parking lot and parade down Cherry Street, then south on Peoria Avenue into Brookside.

rumbleandroll.com

addition to spectacular balloon glows and the twice daily flights, the festival offers a large carnival, shopping tents and a wide variety of foods.

TULSA ANTIQUE ADVERTISING AND BOTTLE SHOW June 23 EXPO SQUARE This decadesold club has members who collect any and all antiques, ranging from advertising signs, apothecary goodies and cast iron to relics, bottles and flasks.

tulsaantiquesandbottleclub.com

CHARITABLE EVENTS OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY RAINBOW 5K RUN June 1 DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Stand for equality

and get fit at the same time. okeq.org

ST. JOHN STREET PARTY June 2

ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTER

The night features food tasting from more than 60 restaurants, food trucks and caterers, along with wine tasting and live music. stjohnstreetparty.com

TULSA PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE June 2 DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Celebrate equality

for all at this festive, inclusive parade. okeq.org

TULSA PRIDE PICNIC June 3 GUTHRIE GREEN Celebrate for equality. okeq.org

TOP OF THE TOWN June 7 DOWNTOWN TULSA A

roving cocktail party where participants gain access to rooftops and locations in buildings throughout downtown features beautiful views, tasty bites, music and libations from Tulsa’s best.

csctulsa.org

TASTE OF BROOKSIDE June 21

BROOKSIDE Presented

by the Brookside Business Association and benefiting Youth Services of Tulsa, this seventh annual event features a wine tasting and a restaurant crawl. tasteofbrookside.com

oklahomashakespeare.com

CITYSPACE THEATRE PRESENTS: ROUND DANCE

mother and sisters in 1950s Los Angeles. okcciviccenter.com

CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL This romantic comedy

CHRIS D’ELIA June 22 CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL Comedian Chris D’Elia

is on his Follow the Leader tour. okcciviccenter.com

COMMUNIT Y

UTOPIA AT UTICA

Warm weather ushers in Summer’s Fifth Night to Utica Square for its 27th year. The weekly concert series welcomes local musicians to the stage each Thursday from May 31 to Aug. 30.

Producer Jon Terry says the event’s history is one of rapid growth and community support.

“Walt Helmerich was the genesis behind Summer’s Fifth Night. Brothers & Company named it, designed the logo and launched it, but it was a Walt Helmerich-inspired concept that he also funded,” Terry says.

“Summer’s Fifth Night began as a presentation of mostly jazz music to be a promotional draw to Utica Square. It proved to be the perfect mix of a fashionable setting and a showcase of Tulsa’s very talented musicians, all for free. It was the audiences that kept growing that caused the demand for enhanced production to allow for even larger crowds.”

This month’s offerings include a staple act to the series, The Fabulous Mid Life Crisis Band, on June 7.

PRESENTS: FREAKY FRIDAY June 26-July 1

CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL Lyric Theatre is proud to present a hysterical, new musical adaptation of the twice-made film about a mother and daughter who, through a little mystical mayhem, wake up trapped inside each other’s bodies. lyrictheatreokc.com

LYRIC THEATRE OF OKC

CONCERTS TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS

an exciting summer tour.

June 1

chesapeakearena.com

sextet Turnpike Troubadours perform with Charley Crockett.

RUSS June 12 THE ZOO AMPHITHEATRE

REO SPEEDWAGON June 2 RIVERWIND CASINO, NORMAN REO Speedwagon’s

THE BACON BROTHERS

THE CRITERION Country criterionokc.com

riverwind.com

PERFORMANCES

follows the life of Rudy Kernel, a Muscogee (Creek) gas station attendant who lives with his

Shakespeare’s most popular comedy, two couples deal with love and its complications.

constant over the decades is a never-ending desire to give its all to the band’s fans.

IN OKC June 7-9, 14-16

OKLAHOMA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK PRESENTS: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Through June 23 MYRIAD GARDENS WATER STAGE In William

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

June 4

TOWER THEATRE American singer and songwriter Justin Townes Earle performs. towertheatreokc.com

See rapper Russ as he embarks on his I See You tour.

thezooamphitheatre.com June 12

TOWER THEATRE Fiercely

devoted to making music, the Bacons share a singular body of work that’s found them spending more than 20 years of working the road and paying their dues. towertheatreokc.com

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION June 16

STYX WITH JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS June 7 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA Styx and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts headline

DIAMOND BALLROOM The members of Texas Hippie Coalition are the purveyors of their own patented red dirt/metal sound.

diamondballroom.net

“Mid Life Crisis has played Summer’s Fifth Night every year since the ’90s,” Terry says.

“Steeped in danceable classic rock, this group … never fails to provide a memorable night.”

Other musical samplings this month are Retro Rockets, June 14; Zodiac, June 21; and Bradio, June 28. Retro Rockets started as a revival band of the ’80s group Eddie and the Ecclectics. The group jams out with space-age rock, doo wop and everything in between.

Zodiac brings precision pop rock, and Bradio is a beloved, nine-piece Beatles-cover group.

Attendees can win prizes provided by the merchants association and enjoy Utica Square restaurants and shops before, during and after the shows. All concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m.

For a full listing, visit uticasquare.com.

PHOTO COURTESY UTICA SQUARE

SOME LIKE IT HOT June 2-28 PAC GALLERY The Alpha Rho

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Paris in Oklahoma

Transport yourself to the City of Light during OKC Broadway’s An American in Paris, based on the 1951 film of the same name (starring Gene Kelly). The show weaves the story of a romance between an American soldier and a French woman after WWII. “This production is just pure beauty,” says Elizabeth W. Gray, general manager at OKC Broadway. “Broadway shows of this caliber are what we at OKC Broadway strive to bring to our patrons.”

The musical numbers are marvelous, but Gray says choreography is the key to the production’s success.

“An American in Paris won scores of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards for best choreography of a musical,” she says. “The dancing is stunning.”

Recommended for ages 10 and up, An American in Paris is perfect for “date nights, families, a mother/daughter event and ladies night out,” Gray says.

TORY LANEZ June 20 THE JONES ASSEMBLY

RIVERWIND CASINO, NORMAN With a career

Canadian rapper and singer Tory Lanez performs.

spanning more than four decades, Kansas has established itself as one of America’s classic rock bands.

thejonesassembly.com

AARON LEWIS June 22 RIVERWIND CASINO, NORMAN Aaron Lewis

riverwind.com

TRACE ADKINS June 30 FRONTIER CITY THEME PARK Enjoy a day at the

is long past defending his country-music pedigree.

park with country singer Trace Adkins. frontiercity.com

riverwind.com

KANSAS June 29

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK June 1 PASEO DISTRICT Art

ART opening receptions showcase the new work of the gallery/ studio owners or the work of guest artists. thepaseo.org

OKLAHOMA ILLUSTRATORS June 7-July 8

DNA GALLERIES Art from Jeff Sparks, Arjan Jager and Greg White is on display.

dnagalleries.com

ISABELLE DE BORCHGRAVE: FASHIONING ART FROM PAPER June 16-Sept. 9 OKCMOA The exhibition

features the life-size, trompe l’œil paper costumes of Belgian

artist Isabelle de Borchgrave.

okcmoa.com

THE ART OF OKLAHOMA Through Sept. 2

OKCMOA The Art of

Oklahoma celebrates the OKCMOA’s diverse collection of art created by or about Oklahomans. okcmoa.com

IN THE PRINCIPLES OFFICE: TOM RYAN THE ART STUDENT Through Nov. 11 NATIONAL COWBOY AND WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM Step into the classroom as Tom Ryan takes “General Illustration” with famed teacher Frank Reilly. nationalcowboymuseum.org

SPORTS OKLAHOMA CITY PRO-AM CLASSIC June 1-3 DOWNTOWN This criterium

features high energy bicycle racing. okcpac.com

OKLAHOMA CITY DODGERS

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BASEBALL GAMES June 1-3, 13-19, 25-28

CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK See the city’s

Triple-A baseball team. milb.com

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experience of stories and wonder. territorytellers.com

AND ANDREWS PARK In

REPTICON REPTILE AND EXOTIC ANIMAL CONVENTION June 2-3 STATE FAIR PARK See a

jazzinjune.org

wide variety of exotic animals at this event. okstatefair.com

YOGA IN THE GARDENS June 5, 12, 19, 26

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS This is an all-levels class led

by Lisa Woodward from This Land Yoga.

oklahomacitybotanicalgardens. com

READING WEDNESDAYS June 6, 13, 20, 27

PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY COURTESY OKC BROADWAY

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PERFORMANCE

The shows runs June 5-10 at the Civic Center Music Hall, and again June 19-24 at the Tulsa PAC courtesy Celebrity Attractions. For tickets, visit okcbroadway.com or celebrityattractions.com.

OKC ENERGY FC MATCHES June 2, 16, 23

TAFT STADIUM Enjoy

regular season soccer matches. energyfc.com

OKLAHOMA CITY FC SOCCER MATCHES June 3, 10, 16

MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (JUNE 3, 10), NORMAN NORTH HIGH SCHOOL (JUNE 16) Oklahoma City FC has played in the Women’s Premier Soccer League since 2007.

oklahomacityfc.com

WHEELER CRITERIUM June 5, 12, 19, 26

1701 S. WESTERN AVE.

Each week, the Wheeler Crit provides an exciting weeknight outing for families across the community as people line the route to cheer some of Oklahoma’s top cyclists. wheelerdistrict.com

NCAA WOMEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Through June 6

ASA HALL OF FAME COMPLEX Oklahoma City is

home to the college softball World Series through 2035. okcallsports.org

ENDEAVOR GAMES June 7-10

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA, EDMOND

Athletes with physical disabilities compete in a variety of sports like cycling, archery and track. sites. uco.edu

STARS AND STRIPES RIVER FESTIVAL June 23 RIVERSPORT RAPIDS This Fourth of July themed festival combines on-the-water fun with live music, food trucks, a beer garden and whitewater rafting. riversportokc.org

CONQUER THE GAUNTLET OBSTACLE RACE June 23 JOHN W. NICHOLS SCOUT RANCH Race through

grueling terrain and conquer more than 25 large, unique and challenging obstacles. conquerthegauntlet.com

COMMUNITY DANCING IN THE GARDENS: BOLLYWOOD June 1 MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS Enjoy the warm weather and learn a move or two.

oklahomacitybotanicalgardens. com

MID-AMERICA MEDICAL CANNABIS CONVENTION AND EXPO June 1-2

STATE FAIR PARK Learn more about a hot-button issue at this convocation. okstatefair.com

SPIRIT OF OKLAHOMA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

June 2-3

EASTLAKE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

This 12th annual celebration of storytelling encourages everyone to enjoy the personal

MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDENS Bring your

youngster for story time each Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Books have nature themes and match the season.

oklahomacitybotanicalgardens. com

NATIVE AMERICAN NEW PLAY FESTIVAL June 7-16 CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL

This is the ninth year for this event. okcciviccenter.com

INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW June 9-10 STATE FAIR PARK The

Sooner Sieger, an indoor show, features breeds from around the globe. iabca.com

JAZZ IN JUNE June 14-16 BROOKHAVEN VILLAGE

its 35th year, this is the hippest jazz festival around.

BRICKTOWN BLUES FESTIVAL June 15-16 SHERIDAN AND OKLAHOMA AVENUES This free event welcomes local artists, food trucks and craft beer.

bricktownokc.com

OKLAHOMA CITY BURLESQUE FESTIVAL June 15-16

LYRIC THEATRE This is Oklahoma’s largest burlesque event, featuring the best in burlesque and variety entertainment from around the world. okcburlesquefest.com OKLAHOMA GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE

June 22-24

FILM ROW This is a

celebration of passion, discovery, support, encouragement and pride.

okcpride.org

AMERICANA FEST June 23 AMERICAN BANJO MUSEUM Live concerts, kids’ crafts, prizes and treats await visitors.

americanbanjomuseum.com

LIBERTYFEST June 23-July 4 CITYWIDE, EDMOND

LibertyFest entertains an attendance of over 125,000 annually and is organized and produced by more than 500 volunteers. libertyfest.org

CHARITABLE EVENTS OKC BEAUTIFUL MAYORS’ ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT June 4 OKC GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB This tournament benefits OKC Beautiful’s programs. okcbeautiful.com

LOK LINKS TO LEADERSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT June 11 BELMAR GOLF CLUB, NORMAN Play an

exciting 18 holes to benefit Leadership Oklahoma. leadershipoklahoma.com

CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION

June 14

CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL This invitation-only

event celebrates Allied Arts’ work throughout the year.

alliedartsokc.com

YWCA’S PURPLE SASH GALA June 23 THE CRITERION This is

one of OKC’s premier events and features dinner, live and silent auctions, and a New York-style fashion show. A key component is to raise money to provide critical services for those in need. ywcaokc.org

AROUND THE STATE PERFORMANCES DUNCAN LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS: CRIMES OF THE HEART June 8-10 SIMMONS CENTER Sisters lose their grandfather.

Watch the story unfold.

duncanlittletheatre.com

BROKEN ARROW COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS: OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS June 8-17 COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE Explore the theme of family love as you sit back and enjoy a hilarious production.

bacptheatre.com

ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE

June 8-30

POLLARD THEATRE,

GUTHRIE Named one of the

most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine, Always …

Patsy Cline is a tribute to the legendary country singer who died at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. thepollard.org

TREVOR NOAH June 22 WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT, THACKERVILLE As an

actor, writer, comedian and host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah does it all. winstarworldcasino.com

JERRY SEINFELD June 22 WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT, THACKERVILLE With a

career spanning decades, Jerry Seinfeld is easily one of the most renowned comedians in America. winstarworldcasino. com

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK PRESENTS: ROMEO & JULIET June 22-24

GOVERNMENT SPRINGS PARK, ENID Bring a

picnic dinner, a lawn chair or blanket to the park. Sit back and experience William Shakespeare’s classic play of star-crossed lovers.

CONCERT

DURANT, THE PLACE TO BE

Fans of rock and country music have their pick of concerts at the Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant this month.

June 2 features country star Miranda Lambert on the Grand Theater stage. The Texas native rose to stardom with her 2005 debut, Kerosene. She embarks on The Bandwagon Tour with opening act Little Big Town this summer.

The Randy Rogers Band sweeps into town June 8; the country sextet, also Texas-based, began in 2000. With seven full-length albums, the band heads back on tour promoting its newest album.

Next up is Kenny Loggins on June 23.

With a career spanning almost five decades, Loggins has left his mark with well-known soundtrack songs from Caddyshack, Footloose and Top Gun, along with a bevy of hit singles and albums.

Whiskey Myers rounds out the month June 30. The rock/red dirt quintet also hails from Texas and is on the road promoting its album Mud. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. Visit choctawcasinos.com for tickets.

gaslighttheatre.org

CONCERTS ZZ TOP June 8 WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT, THACKERVILLE That little ol’

THACKERVILLE Brett Eldredge performs.

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NEWSBOYS: UNITED TOUR

band from Texas performs on the Global Event Center stage.

June 30

BRETT ELDREDGE June 16 WINSTAR WORLD CASINO AND RESORT,

Newsboys welcome back to the stage former band mates Peter Furler and Phil Joel.

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CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK CENTER, ENID The cnbcenter.com

SPORTS sanctioned event is filled with exciting competitors, vendors and concessions.

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THUNDER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

ROUTE 66 TRIATHLON

Through June 2

LAKE EL RENO This race is as traditional as triathlons come. triokc.club WHAT ABOUT BOB CHUCKWAGON RACES

June 2, 5-7, 14, 21

STATEWIDE Thunder

June 6-10

Youth Basketball travels to Springdale, Arkansas; Weatherford; Ardmore; and Bartlesville, respectively, in June. nba.com/thunder/

2442 HIGHBRIDGE ROAD, WILBURTON This event

features barrel racing, live music, pasture team roping and chuckwagon races.

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June 2-3

MCCLAIN COUNTY EXPO CENTER, PURCELL This

TOUR OF THE WICHITAS BIKE RIDE June 23 1820 N.W. 52ND ST., FORT SILL Take a bike ride through

Fort Sill and the beautiful Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. travelok.com

show concentrates on the

ART June 2

CHEROKEE HERITAGE CENTER, TAHLEQUAH Learn all about the art of flint knapping.

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WILL BARNET: FORMS AND FIGURES Through June 3 FORT SMITH (ARK.) REGIONAL ART MUSEUM

Will Barnet was an American printmaker and painter known for his elegant portraits and visions of women and children. fsram.org

THE BEYOND: GEORGIA O’KEEFFE & CONTEMPORARY ART

Through Sept. 3

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, BENTONVILLE (ARK.)

This exhibition brings together three dozen of Georgia O’Keeffe’s works, alongside works by a select group of contemporary artists who expand on O’Keeffe’s legacy.

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THE GARDEN Through Oct. 15 CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, BENTONVILLE (ARK.)

This exhibition recreates and interprets the experience of the garden through the work of artists from the Crystal Bridges collection. crystalbridges.org

COMMUNITY REAL OKIE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL June 1 THE HANGER AT LOVEHATBOX SPORTS COMPLEX, MUSKOGEE Enjoy delicious brews with friends.

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ROUTE 66 DAYS June 1-3 ACKLEY PARK AND RETAIL DISTRICT, ELK CITY Route

66 Days features fun and excitement for the whole family.

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SUNFEST June 1-3 SOONER PARK, BARTLESVILLE Sunfest

is an annual arts and crafts festival for people of all ages. bartlesvillesunfest.org

MAGNOLIA FESTIVAL OF OKLAHOMA Through June 2 3702 CHOCTAW ROAD, DURANT This festival has

FILM

A Filmmaker’s Foray

Join the best and brightest filmmakers from around the world June 7-10 at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City. During the event’s 18th anniversary, scores of films are on view from both local and global filmmakers. Categories include animated films, documentary shorts and features, narrative features, comedies and horror films.

DeadCenter is also a nonprofit that works year-round to encourage local, independent filmmakers. One of its largest projects is deadCenter University, a free program for high schoolers that offers a comprehensive education in film, including hands-on experience with virtual reality, computer-generated imagery and stopmotion animation.

Students also work with local directors

and producers to learn about cinematography, acting, auditioning and producing. They get a crash course in what it takes to make it in the industry, in front of or behind the camera.

The opening night reception kicks off at 5 p.m. at the OKC Museum of Art. Screenings run until 8:15 p.m. Sunday at various downtown locations. For a full list of films and venues, visit deadcenterfilm.org.

PHOTO COURTESY DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL

MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOWCASE

FLINT KNAPPING CLASS

versatility of registered, purebred and cross-bred Morgan horses. soonermorgan.com PHOTO COURTESY CHOCTAW CASINO AND RESORT

4-WAY RODEO June 1-2 MAYES COUNTRY FAIRGROUNDS, PRYOR This

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Where & When

been held since 1997 and promises plenty of family fun.

Stroll through the gardens and enjoy the flowers, along with other community events. magnoliafestival.com

WORLD’S LARGEST CALF FRY FESTIVAL AND COOK-OFF June 2 CRAIG COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, VINITA

A tradition since 1979, the cook-off features famous cowboy cuisine, as well as beans, breads and cobblers. vinita.com

BOOTS AND BBQ FESTIVAL June 2

CITY Juneteenth is an annual celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.

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OKIE NOODLING TOURNAMENT June 15-16 WACKER PARK, PAULS VALLEY This one-of-a-kind

event has grown into the world’s largest hand-fishing tournament. okienoodling.com

OKLAHOMA MODERNISM WEEKEND June 15-17 CITYWIDE, BARTLESVILLE

Join the Okie Mod Squad in celebrating all things mid-century. travelok.com

CLAREMORE EXPO CENTER Enjoy a delicious

FORT RENO GHOST TOURS

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the stories of the restless spirits of the old post align with unsolved mysteries and murders that have occurred here. fortreno.org

cook-off with cash prizes and a herd of meats to eat.

NATIONAL SAND BASS FESTIVAL June 4-9 MADILL SQUARE The

city’s premier annual festival features the best food, the most fun and a place for every family. sandbassfestival.org

FOOD TRUCK TUESDAYS June 6, 13, 20, 27

U.S. HIGHWAY 62 AND JACKSON AVENUE, BLANCHARD A different food truck park is featured each week to bring variety to your lunch. cityofblanchard.us

BBQ AND BLUES FESTIVAL June 9

WEST GRANDSTAFF ROAD, CUSHING Each company

involved prepares 100 pounds of brisket to serve to barbecue aficionados who come out each year to enjoy the food, live music and children’s activities. cushingchamber.org

OKM MUSIC FESTIVAL June 9-15

CITYWIDE, BARTLESVILLE

The festival is a multi-location event with professional orchestra musicians, concert artists and musical performances of the highest caliber. okmmusic.org

ENID CHAUTAUQUA: THE MODERN AGE – MOVING FORWARD FROM WORLD WAR I June 12-16 HUMPHREY HERITAGE VILLAGE Each evening, this

fun and fascinating event features a different scholar who gives a presentation in character, followed by a discussion session with the audience – first in character, then as a scholar. csrhc.org

PECAN FESTIVAL June 14-16 DOWNTOWN OKMULGEE

June 16

HISTORIC FORT RENO, EL RENO By lantern light, hear

GREEN CORN FESTIVAL June 21-24

CHARLEY YOUNG PARK, BIXBY Enjoy kid-friendly

activities, turtle races, tractor pulls and corn-eating contests.

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MVSKOKE NATION FESTIVAL June 21-24 CLAUDE COX OMNIPLEX, OKMULGEE This annual

festival celebrates the culture of the Mvskoke Nation.

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COWETA PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL June 23 14705 S. 305TH E. AVE.

Enjoy a number of food vendors, a water cannon, goodies for kids, and fireworks.

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KIDSFEST June 23-24 WOOLAROC MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE PRESERVE, BARTLESVILLE This

traditional event features arts and crafts, games, live music and inflatables. woolaroc.org

BIXBY FREEDOM CELEBRATION June 29 EAST 121ST STREET SOUTH This is one of the

largest free, public fireworks extravaganzas in this area.

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FORT GIBSON SWEET CORN FESTIVAL June 29-30 CENTENNIAL PARK Bring

the whole family for free entertainment, children’s activities, food vendors, arts and crafts, corn and corn cookbooks for sale. travelok.com

BIG OM YOGA RETREAT

Go nuts at the Pecan Festival amid downtown’s unique atmosphere.

June 30-July 1

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Come and try new activities like acro yoga, stand-up paddle boarding and slack lining.

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June 15

ATTUCKS CENTER, PONCA

SEQUOYAH STATE PARK AND LODGE, HULBERT

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FILM AND CINEMA

Guilty-Pleasure Camp From the guys who brought us Mystery Science Theater 3000 comes the enjoyably bad Space Mutiny.

Around Town

There’s something uniquely pleasurable about seeing a bad movie in a crowd; fans of camp classics like The Rocky Horror Picture Show or The Room have long understood this and regularly sell out midnight screenings of their favorite guilty pleasures.

Those films exist in an uncertain state, where the ironic appreciation of the audience quickly blurs into genuine affection.

But for a purer state of hateful bliss, check out the live showings of Space Mutiny on June 14 at most chain theaters across the state.

For the uninitiated, Space Mutiny comes to theaters courtesy of the guys at Riff Trax, formerly associated with the cult TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000. They now spend their time creating audio commentary for terrible films. Space Mutiny actually represents the guys getting another crack at a classic from the MST3K days – Space Mutiny is a barely functional South African sci-fi film from the ’80s, and it shows. The Space Mutiny episode had plenty of great one-liners, but Mike Nelson and the other Riff Trax writers surely have come up with plenty more to help you laugh your way through the terribleness.

At Home

June’s DVD releases are a bit uninspiring; that happens when you get the early year crop of films released. So, you should pick up a film already out on DVD, but well worth your money – Phantom Thread, my

second favorite film of the past year. Paul Thomas Anderson never disappoints. While Phantom Thread isn’t quite at the same level as his masterpieces, There Will Be Blood and The Master, it’s still a sumptuous feast for the eyes and the mind – a Hitchcockian story of love, obsession and clothes … so many clothes. Daniel Day-Lewis, in reportedly his last film role, does his usual superlative job as fussy fashion designer Reynolds Woodcock, but he’s matched stroke for stroke by newcomer Vicky Krieps as his love interest, and especially by Lesley Manville as his sister, the only person who can understand and guide him. It’s a fun chess game and leaves you wanting more.

In Theaters

Some high profile films come out this month – June is well into blockbuster season, after all – but there’s a lower-profile film that should be well worth your time. It’s coming out in limited release, so keep your eyes peeled for it at your local art cinema. Under the Silver Lake is the third film from David Mitchell, whose last effort, It Follows, managed the rare feat of being a horror film that I actually enjoyed. Mitchell’s knack for atmosphere should serve him well in Under the Silver Lake, a neo-noir set in that noiriest of cities, Los Angeles. Don’t look now, but star Andrew Garfield is quickly becoming one of the premier actors of his generation and should be stellar in the classic role of do-gooder in over his head.

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CLOSING THOUGHTS

Stephen Presco

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dozen years ago, Dr. Stephen Prescott accepted a new challenge. Internationally recognized for his research in vascular biology, the physician-scientist had helped to create and lead the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. But he leapt at the chance to take the helm of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, where he has orchestrated the largest expansion in its 72year history. He’s recruited more than 30 new researchers and physicians, the next generation of scientists at the research foundation.

He’s also raised more than $100 million to pay for it all. We caught up with Prescott and got his thoughts on …

… medical research’s necessity.

… OMRF’s impact.

Discoveries at OMRF have given birth to a pair of drugs to treat people suffering from life-threatening blood disorders. They helped create HIV therapies that have saved countless lives. Our scientists also built a powerful test to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and they’re working on another one that could have a major impact on people suffering from lupus. Plus, we’ve developed an experimental drug for brain cancer that’s showing promise in clinical trials in cancer patients right here in Oklahoma.

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… genetic breakthroughs.

There’s never been a more exciting time to be a scientist. We completed the map of the human genome about 15 years ago, and we’re now really beginning to see the fruits of that. With the rapidly emerging field of precision medicine, we’ve abandoned a onesize-fits-all approach. Instead, we’re tailoring treatments to a person’s unique genetic makeup. We can already identify and replace individual genes in the lab, and treatments that use this same approach are finding their way to the clinic. It’s already happening in cancer. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

… battling his own cancer.

I was diagnosed [in 2017] with a rare form of urinary tract cancer. It had also spread to other parts of my body, and the prognosis was grim. Still, as a result of breakthroughs in DNA sequencing, my doctors were able to customize my treatments to my particular form of the disease. Those treatments proved remarkably effective. They shrunk the primary tumor, and they made the cancer undetectable in other parts of my body where it had previously metastasized. As a result, I’m now looking at a much brighter future. Indeed, it’s no stretch to say that I’m alive today because of medical research.

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Everything a medical researcher does is pointed toward one goal: improving people’s lives. Almost without exception, each lifesaving advancement we’ve made in the past century started with a discovery in the lab.

Penicillin and antibiotics. Vaccines for childhood illnesses. Insulin. Since 1900, we’ve added more than 30 years to the average American’s lifespan. Medical research has been a huge driver behind that.

SPRING into SUMMER Father’s Celebration featuring Native Creativity JUNE 16

Children’s Festival featuring Chipota Films JUNE 23

Holba’ Pisachi’ Native Film Festival JULY 14

EXHIBITS & ADVENTURE Two new exhibits headline a new season Through Sept. 2: The famous Chickasaw performer and cultural treasure.

of festivities and activities. Enjoy Stomp Dance demonstrations and Stickball. Tour the Butterfly, Spiral and Village Gardens. Join us!

Sculpting Cultures:

Southeast and Southwest Native Pottery Exhibit through Sept. 2.

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