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The quintessential Thanksgiving scene includes extended family members in a private home gathered around a bountiful table sharing stories and forging memories for the years to come. But that’s not everyone’s experience. For those whose life-saving work doesn’t stop for the holiday, for those with atypical family situations and for those with no family with whom to share Thanksgiving at all, the holiday is a very different experience. For these Oklahomans, holiday warmth comes from forging family and crafting new traditions from the diverse tapestry that is the Sooner State.

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Eager to please, some of Oklahoma’s most talented chefs stock their seasonal menus with flavors that draw on this need: warming spices, sturdy squashes and filling root vegetables are complemented by the richness of wild game. We asked some of these chefs to whip up their favorite wild game dishes. With varied offerings of everything from antelope to duck and bison, they certainly did not disappoint.

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As one of the leading Native American voices in American arts and letters, poet, writer and performer Joy Harjo has traveled broadly in studying and helping preserve Native American culture. She is back in Oklahoma helping preserve her Creek Nation’s artistic heritage, while at the same time, through her work, tilling the fertile soil of commonalities among all tribes – and all people.

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Artist Max Weber, a contemporary of Picasso and Matisse, gets the spotlight at Philbrook Museum of Art in a special exhibit of his work focused on the human form and his evolving style that brought American art into the modern era. The exhibit opens Nov. 4 and runs through Feb. 3.

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Dr. Joe Reese on how adult medicine has changed in the last 25 years, the most common chronic conditions he sees and maintaining a healthy balance between treating patients and raising a family.

You’ve practiced internal medicine for 25 years. What are the biggest changes you’ve seen in your career?

Today, we have the challenge of keeping healthcare personal and I make that a priority with my patients. They deserve my time and best efforts. Patients are so much more knowledgeable today. By using the Internet and other resources, people tend to be more engaged in managing illness and chronic conditions.

What are the most common adult conditions you treat?

I call them the “big three”—diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Those conditions unfortunately are on the rise, with obesity being a leading contributor to the problem.

that the stigma of depression and other mental illnesses has been largely removed so that people are more educated and willing to consult with their physicians.

You and your wife raised three daughters. How did you keep the balance between work and family?

I love to tell young medical students today that there is a way to do great work as a doctor and still have a family life.

My wife and I have always been very involved in our girls’ activities from early childhood on and we now enjoy spending time with our granddaughters. It goes back to a model of care and a health system that supports the physicians, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have that opportunity at Saint Francis.

Where would you say internal medicine has made its greatest gains during your career?

Medications are immensely more advanced today than 20 years ago, and patients with heart disease and diabetes are able to live longer. I would also say

Dr. Reese serves as Saint Francis Hospital’s medical and dental staff president. This two-year commitment ensures that policies, procedures and other administrative decisions put patient care first.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Thanksgiving is a time to reflect over the past year and all the things for which we have to be thankful. It’s also an occasion that, for most, is all about reuniting with family for a big meal and time-honored traditions. At least that’s the ideal. Today, that Norman Rockwell version of the American Thanksgiving is becoming more exception than rule. Family comes in many forms these days; as we blend households, customs and cultures, the concept of family has transcended bloodlines. This month, we take a look at five Thanksgivings where a sense of family or community and all the trappings of tradition have been created, despite the fact that the participants aren’t all related in the conventional sense. Among these celebrations, we visit an Oklahoma City fire station, where the turkey dinner is always interrupted by an emergency call; Tulsa’s Equality Center, which has long hosted Thanksgiving for members of the LGBT community, for whom home may not be a welcoming place; and a homeless mission that makes the holiday a memorable occasion for the most needy. The stories are heartwarming and get at the core of what this most American of holidays is all about.

Also in this issue, associate editor Jami Mattox turned to some of the state’s best chefs for their favorite dishes that utilize some rather uncommon ingredients: wild game. I say uncommon, though the use of wild game is becoming more typical among chefs from Food Network to your neighborhood bistro. This is a perfect time of year for these sumptuous meats since they pair so perfectly with many of the rich, assertive flavors of the fall pantry. If you’re not familiar with wild game, or even if you are, these delectable plates are sure to inspire you to try something new – and there’s most likely a chef nearby with something wild on the menu.

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Feature writer Tara Malone explored the topic of non-traditional family for a special Oklahoma Magazine holiday feature (“Beyond Blood Bonds,” p.

56).

“Family can come in all shapes and sizes, and so can the Thanksgiving holiday,” she remarks. “It’s inspiring to see that even in non-traditional settings or times of adversity, people still find unique ways to celebrate being together during this special time of year.”

Associate editor Jami Mattox interviewed some of Oklahoma’s top chefs, who created mouthwatering dishes for

a special feature on cooking with wild game (“Got Game?,” p. 48).

“Growing up in a family of hunters, wild game, and venison in particular, were always plentiful around my house, especially in the cold winter months,” she says. “Grilled venison filets topped with ‘drunk mushroms,’ spicy chili stewed with ground venison, even jerky – you name it, my father created it with venison. His simple preparations always allowed the game to be the star of these tasty meals. It’s nice to see some of Oklahoma’s most renowned chefs showing the same respect to an ingredient that doesn’t always get its due.”

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Spirit With No Boundaries Acclaimed Native artist Joy Harjo enlightens lovers of language and music.

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he best kind of art puts a finger to your lips and shushes you. It urges you to open your eyes, stop looking and start seeing. It asks you not to simply hear with your ears, but to listen with your heart, too. In other words, it doesn’t just entertain your mind – it moves it forward, backward and every place in between.

Acclaimed poet, performer and writer of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Joy Harjo is a Native artist that embodies this ability to open up minds and seek more than what’s on the surface.

Having been called one of the country’s leading Native American voices, hers is a powerful vision that manifests as a fascinating fusion of tribal myth and ancestry, social concern and passion for the natural world.

Poet, performer and writer Joy Harjo has moved back to Oklahoma with the hopes of helping the Muscogee (Creek) Nation preserve the tribe’s artistic heritage.

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“Creativity amazes me. I’m always aware that the spirit has no boundaries. It isn’t bound by geography; it isn’t bound by religious or governmental structures. The art has its own spirit, it really does, and you just follow it and take care of it,” she says.

Although her roots are technically in Oklahoma, it has been exploring and establishing roots in other parts of the country that has helped her to connect with so many, no matter the culture or walk of life.

After leaving Oklahoma to attend an Indian boarding school as a teenager, Harjo called New Mexico home for most of her life and lived in the Hawaiian islands for 11 years.

Now back in Oklahoma, she is happy living within the boundaries of the Creek Nation of her people, but her work still takes her in and out of the state, keeping her music and writing very much connected to both her people and a world community.

“I’ve always loved poetry, and I’ve always loved world music. Music and poetry blend so well, there’s no need to draw a line. If you look back at most forms of poetry, almost all of their origins go back to music,” she says.

“When I was going to school, I thought, ‘What about my own tribe? Where is our own poetry?’ I discovered it at the ceremonial grounds and realized that our poetry is sometimes spoken, sung and danced – it’s beautiful, and most of it isn’t in books.”

“Creativity amazes me.

I’m always aware that the spirit has no boundaries. It isn’t bound by geography; it isn’t bound by religious or governmental structures.”

Growing up with her mother, who loved to sing, and grandmother and aunt who were painters, Harjo’s decision to become an artist at the age of 4 came without question.

She says that as a child she never thought she would go outside of painting and drawing, that pursuing visual arts was her calling. But music and mystery in language spoke to her when she was only nine hours shy of graduating with a degree in fine arts. It was then that she changed her major, when she says the spirit of poetry came to her.

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preserving tribal contributions and presences, such as history, mannerisms, mythologies and ways of storytelling.

Particularly close to Harjo’s heart is apprenticeship, where older tribe members pass down knowledge of their art forms, whether traditional or contemporary, to young people who are just learning.

“That’s one of the main reasons I came back home. I really want to assist my own tribe in developing the arts and art awareness, presence and place within my own tribe,” she says.

“I think it’s important for all of us, whatever we know or have, to pass our gifts on, no matter the culture or what our gifts may be. These gifts don’t belong to us. We have to take special care of them and be generous with them.”

With her most recent book, a memoir entitled Crazy Brave, and following in the successful footsteps of her numerous previous works, Harjo continues to enlighten lovers of language and music.

As a Native American woman, her perspective is multifaceted, yet universal, able to convey stories of freedom and survival with an always-present air of grace and peacefulness.

She poses the question, “How do we help shift society towards compassion and respect for all people and nature and all cultures and religions?

“I think that’s how we’re tested – by compassion and our ability to accept that there are people of different cultures and accept that there is more than one pathway to God, and that everyone has a map in their hearts to reach that place,” she explains.

“There’s many ways to contribute to this story that we’re all making together. The only way that it’s going to move forward is if we do so with compassion.”

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From now on, visitors to the school will be required to check in with the user- friendly machine at the front entrance of each school before entering. The system scans visitors’ drivers’ licenses then searches for red flags against the schools red flag list and select criminal databases. Personnel would be alerted in the event of a match and sex offenders have already been caught using the pilot program. A visitor’s badge is printed after swiping a driver’s license and guests must also sign out before leaving. Frequent visitors can get a special pass for $5.

The LobbyGuard system is designed to be operated with no staff and will cut down on personnel requirements. It is part of other existing security measures that include security cameras. The system cost $200,000 to implement and was funded by a 2010 multiple proposition bond issue approved by Edmond taxpayers.

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Firefighters battled widespread blazes this past summer. One state official has suggested that those fires spread, in part, due to the combustibility of the Eastern Red-cedar.

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Natural-Born Killer The Eastern Red-cedar’s role in Oklahoma wildfires is not easily understood.

This past July and August saw wildfires rampage across Oklahoma, destroying homes and more than 100,000 acres of land across dozens of counties, including nearly 60,000 acres in Creek County alone. For State Rep. Richard Morrissette (DOklahoma City), there is one villain that stands out among the myriad factors involved in the wildfires that are becoming more and more common here: the Eastern Red-cedar tree.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture describes the Eastern Red-cedar as an invasive, weedy tree. Once found primarily in the hills of eastern Oklahoma, the tree has spread west, overtaking pasture and grazing lands. According to Morrissette, it also plays a dangerous role in wildfires.

“The Eastern Red-cedar played a major role,” Morrissette emphatically attests. “When they burn, they blow up like a bomb. The sap acts like a propellant.”

Morrissette, who has introduced legislation to control the spread of the tree, warns that too little is being done by state agencies to address the issue.

“At OSU in Stillwater they’ve done some mapping and various things to get a number of Red-cedars,” Morrissette says. “But we

shouldn’t have to count every tree before we do something. We’ve been too reactionary so far. We wait until the fires have started to even talk about the problem.”

Still, there are those who believe the cedar’s role in wildfires is overstated. Oklahoma State Forester George Geissler says that while the tree plays a role, it’s far from the chief factor.

“The idea that the Eastern Red-cedar is the largest, most dangerous factor in wildfires is absolutely false,” Geissler says. “It is way down on the list of contributing factors in the wildfires we’ve seen this summer.”

According to Geissler, a bigger problem has been poor land management.

“A few years ago when we had the major ice storms across the state,” Geissler says, “there were so many trees that lost limbs, and in many cases those limbs have remained where they fell. Combine that with undergrowth, and all of that is fuel for fires. Add to that the drought we’ve had. Where a tree will normally have 10 to 15 percent moisture, now it will have five to eight percent. What you have is a load of seasoned wood.”

Geissler claims the fires that burned through Mannford, Noble and Luther were hardly affected by cedars. “(Those) fires were fueled by cross timbers,

which are made up of blackjacks and post oaks,” he explains. “If you have a Red-cedar in the middle of a fire, it will burn. But if you limb up the trees around your home and driveway, you’ll be lessening the risk on your home. I’ve seen areas where fires have burned that Red-cedars have been limbed up and are still standing.”

Geissler agrees there is a need for controlling the Eastern Red-cedar, but he believes that focusing solely on the tree in regards to wildfire prevention does Oklahomans a disservice.

“If you only blame the Red-cedar, you make people feel overwhelmed by what they can do,” Geissler says. “A homeowner can do a number of things to make his home safer. You start by limbing up your trees and keeping your lawns cut and cleaned.”

But Morrissette isn’t convinced and continues his crusade to stem the advance of the Eastern Red-cedar. His bill was defeated in the senate, but he is working on new language in hopes of having it passed soon.

“I’m convinced the governor is on board, but there’s still a lot of work to do,” Morrissette says. “Sometimes politics gets in the way of solutions.”

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HIGH TECH HUNTING

These days it seems there is a smart phone/tablet app for virtually any function around the home or office. There are also more than a few for the out of doors as well, and particularly for today’s tech-savvy hunters.

Some very popular ones can be mighty helpful too.

Primos Hunting Calls allows you to talk to the animals a la Dr. Doolittle – at least enough to lure them close enough to bag. An all-time best seller, it offers more than 20 interactive calls in several categories. The Hunting Light & Blood Tracker app gives hunters better vision in any lighting condition and also enhances the visibility of blood to make it easier to follow pesky wounded prey’s trail. While on that trail, you may find yourself in 14

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heavy insect territory where the Bug Spray app will come in handy. Emitting a high frequency tone above the range of human hearing will scare off pests – but might do the same to prey, so judicious use is recommended. And just in case your hunting trip goes horribly, horribly wrong, the SAS Survival Guide app is an essential survival guide written by a Special Forces soldier and containing detailed descriptions and information for any survival occasion.

Countless other apps specifically designed for hunters and outdoorsmen are available. Some conveniently permit you to cut down on your necessary equipment, while others enhance safety and efficiency. All enhance the experience and permit you to bring a touch of modern technology to the ancient hunter-gatherer pastime. – Michael W. Sasser

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Going With The Grain

Award-winning woodcarver Rusty Johnson does more than whittle.

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s one of the most ancient of art forms, woodcarving sculpture is and has been practiced by nearly every civilization in the world.

From the Native Americans and their many different tribal expressions to the pioneers who rolled across prairies with their pocketknives, whittling away to pass the time, the art of woodcarving runs deep 16

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in American heritage and tradition.

But the act of giving a piece of wood a new life as an art sculpture goes beyond simple pocket knife whittling– it requires training, skill and a deep intuition for working with the grains of the wood in hand.

Take Tulsa woodcarver Rusty Johnson and his walnut piece, Mama’s Gone Fishin’, which won the Chairman’s Choice at the 2010 Oklahoma City Woodcarvers annual

show, received awards at the 2010 International Woodcarvers Congress and won Woodcarving Illustrated magazine’s Best of Show in their Woodcarving Design Contest in 2011.

“There is just something so nice about the feel of a finished piece of wood. On (Mama’s Gone Fishin’), the walnut itself influenced how it was carved – so the bear echoed the curve of the grain, which really makes that piece much nicer than if I would have ignored the grain,” Johnson explains.

“Sometimes the wood grain dictates what you do, and then it becomes a very organic part of the piece.”

A self-proclaimed “bashful guy” and introvert, Johnson has taken his longtime love of the arts beyond his 35-year career as a graphic designer and cartoonist, receiving recognition for his wood carving work on local, regional and national levels.

When he retired in 2009, Johnson attended the Geisler-Moroder Woodcarving School in Elbigenalp, Austria, and it was there that Johnson was trained in the distinct style of Tyrolean woodcarving, which dates back to the early 1500s.

“I had mentioned to my wife that there was a woodcarving school in Austria, and she said, ‘What, you have to go to all the way to Austria to learn woodcarving?’ And I said, ‘Well, yeah. I think I do!’

“It was great working with master carvers,” Johnson continues. “In Austria, to be a carver, you have to carry a card and be qualified to be a master, so learning the craft from people who are truly artists with such rich histories and backgrounds in the art form was quite a learning experience.”

Unlike many wood carvers, Johnson never uses other people’s patterns, always executing his own patterns and ideas.

His work reflects a unique style he has created by fusing his background in design and cartooning with an eclectic mix of different techniques from various media, blending influences from the likes of woodcarver Willard Stone, caricature artist Gerry Gersten, illustrator Howard Pyle and sculptor Michelangelo.

“I was always drawing stuff and loved working with my hands since I was a kid, but I’ve always particularly liked three dimensional art. I started woodcarving as a Boy Scout making neckerchief slides and selling them to kids at camp. It’s been a long, evolutionary process.”

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Wood carver Rusty Johnson has won multiple awards for his creations.

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An attendee of OctopodiCon 2012 participates in the event’s fashion show.

“Most people have seen steampunk, even if they aren’t aware that that is what it is called,” says Katrina “Kit” Holley, a Norman attorney and OctopodiCon organizer. “Lawyer by day, steampunk prima donna by night,” she jokes.

Noddy Brothers lives in the Oklahoma City suburb of Warr Acres and works as a receptionist at Oklahoma City’s Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics. Brothers was chair of OctopodiCon 2012.

“First and foremost, (steampunk) is an attitude – exploratory, wondering, creative,” Brother says.

“It was a very innovative time period. Telephones, telegraphs, automobiles...you’ve got the whole world opening up. They went everywhere; they did everything.”

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Steampunked

Oklahomans celebrate the retro romance of Steampunk.

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woman snug, tight in a steel-boned corset. A man in a doublebrimmed hat, puffing a calabash pipe. Brass-rimmed goggles, a necessity on airship voyages. A brass and leather spyglass, for solving mysteries, of course. A vintage mechanical pocket watch and fob.

All were common sights at OctopodiCon 2012, a celebration of all things steampunk, held in Oklahoma City in October.

Steampunk literature and culture venerate the Victorian era, the second half of the 19th century. Steampunk is first and foremost a genre of literature, a mix of science fiction, fantasy and alternate history that draws upon the people and paraphernalia of the steam-powered age.

Never heard of steampunk? Ever heard of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? Ever heard of Dr. Who? Ever heard of Girl Genius? Ever heard of Myst? If so, then you have heard of various shades of steampunk.

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It was indeed a remarkable time for literature, the time of H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Arthur Conan Doyle and Edgar Allan Poe. The time of beloved characters such as Sherlock Holmes and Van Helsing, and much-feared ones like Dracula and Frankenstein.

Modern steampunk fiction revisits that fascinating age.

According to OctopodiCon’s website, “Steampunk is a retro-futuristic subgenre of speculative fiction, set in or thematically referring to an alternate Victorian period during which the technologies of the Industrial Revolution achieve fantastic sophistication and power.”

Oklahomans and visitors from around the world celebrated the steampunk subgenre and subculture with classes, authors, art, gaming, a masquerade ball, a charity auction and even a radio-controlled miniairship race. A few weeks before the convention, Holley says almost 300 people were pre-registered, and two to three times that many were expected to attend.

Both Brothers and Holley were pointed in the direction of steampunk by their youthful love for Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Holley also mentioned Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and the science fiction of H.G. Wells. “I have always enjoyed anything with a Victorian flair to it,” she says.

In 2011, both women attended what was probably the first statewide steampunk event, the Oklahoma Steampunk Exposition. A few exposition attendees, including Brothers and Holley, wanted to keep the steampunk fire burning, so they banded together to put on OctopodiCon 2012.

To Holley, the vintage costuming is definitely part of the attraction. She sews and crafts many of her own pieces. “Half the fun is getting to dress up and show off all the stuff you have found and created. It gives me a creative outlet that I don’t get in my job.”

TERRY A. HULL

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“Lawyer by day, steampunk prima donna by night.”

In addition to TU’s internationally known McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering, the university offers highly regarded programs in energy law and energy management. TU’s Collins College of Business is among the nation’s top 50 business schools, and the TU College of Law is ranked in the top 100 law schools in the country.

Jeffrey McDougall

For petroleum and mechanical engineers, the university dedicated a new building in October — Stephenson Hall — which offers state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

We are thankful to generous benefactors such as Jeffrey McDougall and Charles and Peggy Stephenson who allow TU to offer such an incredible academic experience.

Charles and Peggy Stephenson

TU is a top 50 private institution.

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T H E TA L K

Revealing Motherhood

Mary Ann Zoellner co-wrote a wink and a nod tellall about what being a mom is really like.

make moms laugh. Everything is going to work out and don’t take yourself too seriously. Laugh at yourself.

OM: Have you had any criticism about the book?

MAZ: Only criticism is from people who haven’t read the book. Before you give your opinion, read it first. It’s a shocker to me because the reception is so great. Everyone has a sh*tty mom moment. It’s mostly, “Oh my goodness, I so get it.”

OM: There’s definitely no shying away from anything.

MAZ: It’s kind of like if we’re going to go there, there’s no holding back with anything – language, topics, taboos.

Motherhood is a job which charges completely inexperienced women to care for, keep alive and mold into bright minds the next OM: How about your kids? generation of the human race. It takes determination, heart and MAZ: They are 8 and 6 years old. They go to a dual immersion strength. It also takes a sense of humor. Tulsa-born Mary Ann ZoellSpanish-English school. We are really, really pleased with the proner wrote the book on it. gram. They are awesome human beings. I had to warn the teachers Zoellner and her friends hatched the idea for the hilarious, unthis year. “Nice to meet you. I’m Mary Ann and if my daughters say abashed book, Sh*tty Mom, the Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us sh*tty …” over margaritas one evening. Zoellner and co-authors Karen Moline LINDSEY JOHNSON and Alice Ybarbo were swapping nitty-gritty and completely comical tales of stumbling through motherhood. They Oklahoma native and Today show soon had enough material that a book had to be written. producer Mary Ann Zoellner is co-author They wrote a first draft and enlisted comedian Laurie of Sh*tty Mom, the Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us. Kilmartin to add her not-so-finest motherhood moments and a little bit of funny to their snark.

The result, Zoellner hopes, will help the rest of us laugh at our less-than-perfect parenting moments. It blows the lid off all the thoughts most moms – and dads, for that matter – have had but were too afraid to say out loud.

Zoellner is an Emmy Award-winning producer who lives in New York City and works on NBC’s Today. She and her husband have two daughters and a very full plate. Zoellner is funny and lively and someone you’d love to have a margarita with. She made time to chat briefly between tucking in her girls and running against deadline for a Today show segment.

Oklahoma Magazine: Do you get home often?

Mary Ann Zoellner: Because of family we always go back. I try to do stories that bring me near them.

OM: You’ve got so much going on. What does a typical day look like for you?

MAZ: Every day is something different most of the time.

I’ve been a producer so long. I love that every day is so different. Every day is a big surprise.

OM: Where did the idea for this book come from?

MAZ: Three of us came up with the idea over margaritas… maybe too many margaritas. We came up with the idea for Sh*tty Mom sharing our own sh*tty mom stories. Because everyone has a sh*tty mom story. We had too much snark, not enough funny, so we recruited Laurie Kilmartin, who’s a writer for Conan, and she added the funny.

OM: And you have another book, Today Moms?

MAZ: That was a straightforward, baby’s-first-year advice book. All the hosts from Today weighed in. It wasn’t in the same vein as Sh*tty Mom. We wanted to do Sh*tty Mom to 20

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MAZ: It’s hard. That’s why I’m a sh*tty mom. Some days my kids get 10 minutes. But it’s the net that matters. You just try to make sure it all balances out.

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THE INSIDER

Smooth Jazz And Hot Sax Tulsa saxophonist Grady Nichols brings eclectic elements into his recordings.

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ne of the smooth-jazz radio hits of the summer just past was Tulsa-based saxophonist Grady Nichols’ “London Baby!” And, as they say in the music business, the song has legs. At this writing, after nearly half a year on the Billboard magazine Smooth Jazz Chart, “London Baby!” was still getting spun regularly on radio stations and internet outlets around the world.

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obvious choice, by any means, to go on jazz radio.”

“It’s more of an aggressive kind of song,” he explains. “There’s even distorted guitar.

Smooth jazz is typically just that, smooth.

This song is groove-oriented, which is the big thing for radio, but it’s a little more on the aggressive side than what you’d normally hear.

“Now, it’s considered a ‘recurrent’ on the Billboard Jazz Chart, and last week it was the No. 2 recurrent,” he adds. “It’s been really well received, and I think it’s because the environment with jazz radio is a little different than it was a few years ago. Now, they like things that are a little bit different.”

Listeners who enjoy the same quality in their smooth jazz should be delighted by Destinations, Nichols’ sixth disc, which builds on the musical stretching and experimentation that marked his last CD, 2008’s Take Me with You. “This one is basically a continuation of that concept,” he says. “There’s still a lot of jazz in it, you know, but we really tried to take the approach even further by having the saxophone be the voice of all these songs. We really tried to approach it from a singer-songwriter perspective, where it wasn’t, ‘Okay, let’s take 32 bars and play every riff we know.

Instead, here’s the verse – let’s make it count.

Here’s the chorus. Make it count.’ The songs are structured like pop songs.”

For Take Me with You, Nichols enlisted artist and writer Zac Malloy – a man more associated with pop, rock and country music – as a producer. The Tulsa saxophonist followed down that same road with Destinations, thanks in part to his Nashville-based manager, Paula Crafton.

“I had seen (multi-instrumentalist and background vocalist) Chris Rodriguez perform with Kenny Loggins on a DVD, and he was killer on it,” Nichols recalls. “Then, I saw him with Keith Urban when they came to the BOK Center. I was talking to Paula, and I said, ‘You know, I really want to keep stretching what we do with the sax, but I need a producer who can stretch with me.’ She suggested Chris.

“I said, ‘If you’ve got a way to get to Chris, I’ll tell you right now that would be great.’

“I was a fan of his then,” adds Nichols. “Now, I’m an even bigger fan. He was the perfect guy to produce this record, because he’s played in all these different worlds. He’s on tour with Kelly Clarkson right now, but when he and I worked together, he’d just stopped touring with Keith Urban and LeAnn Rimes. He’d done pop, he’d done country, and before Keith Urban he’d toured for 20 years with Kenny Loggins.”

With Rodriguez on board as producer, Nichols headed for Nashville, where his manager had once again come through for him. The studio she booked for the recording sessions is now known as Ben’s Studio, for its current owner, rocker Ben Folds. But for decades, musicians and fans referred to it as Bradley’s Barn, where famed country-music producer Owen Bradley, as well as other luminaries, created legendary recordings.

PHOTOS COURTESY JOHN WOOLEY.

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Jazz saxophonist Grady Nichols takes it to the next level with his eighth album, Destination.

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“Elvis recorded there,” Nichols points out. “Outlaw country got its start there, with Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. I had wanted to do the record in Nashville, just to vibe off what that would be like, and I was intrigued by the history of that studio, and the fact that it was big.

“I took my band. We loaded up, drove to Nashville, schlepped all of our gear, and just camped out in the studio for a couple of days and worked all day – and it was a pleasure.” He laughs. “We were really able to concentrate on a lot of things that we hadn’t necessarily concentrated on before. We had several engineers in the studio, a main engineer and assistant engineers, and we worked on getting different sounds, “Because it was so huge, all of us could play together,” he adds. “In most studios, you’ve got adjoining rooms, smaller rooms. Everybody can track together, but you’re not seeing the other players. We were all able to be together. I was in my sound booth, but I could see Chuck (Tottress, his bassist). I could see David (John, his guitarist) and Mike (Wilson, his keyboardist). I could see Jo (Nathan Watkins, his drummer). We played together, and it was such a blast.”

Nichols and producer Rodriguez also put, on various cuts, strings, steel drums, and even a banjo and steel guitar –musical ingredients not often found on most smooth-jazz tracks.

“Well, we didn’t step into another universe by any means,” Nichols says. “The style of what we’re doing was still the same. But the environment changed in such a way that it greatly enhanced the material.

“We got to work with real (as opposed to synthesized) strings. We hired some Nashville guys to do strings, and they did a fantastic job.

It was just a great experience, because everybody we worked with in Nashville was so excited about what we were doing. It was something different for them, and they all had ideas to contribute. That’s exactly what you want. You want everybody to take ownership of the music.”

Except for covers of Journey’s “Faithfully” and Keith Urban’s “Only You Can Love Me This Way,” Destinations contains all original tunes.

For those of us who live in and around the town Nichols calls home, the most immediately arresting track is one called “Tulsa,” a number Nichols wrote with Rodriguez and John. Some reviews have commented on its country elements, but “Tulsa” also contains echoes of other types of music associated with our state. Not surprisingly, that’s exactly what Nichols was going for.

“A lot of people have asked me over the years, ‘Why do you live in Tulsa? Why did you never get up and leave and go to Nashville or L.A. or wherever?’” he says. “Well, I love Tulsa. It’s a wonderful place to live. It’s a wonderful place to raise a family and build a life, and it’s been very good to me. Just by being here, I’ve had opportunities that I wouldn’t have had if I’d lived somewhere else. I wouldn’t have gotten to open for Ray Charles or Pavarotti, or play with the Beach Boys.

“Tulsa has always been very, very supportive of my music and me,” he adds, “and I wanted to have something that kind of contributed to the legend of the Tulsa Sound, to put my hat in the ring with all the guys who had gone before – Leon (Russell) and Clapton and J.J. Cale, that whole history Tulsa has with music. I wanted to put something in that was a purposeful hybrid of a lot of different styles I think represent Tulsa.

It’s a unique town, and I love it.”

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Mia Mascarin-Oven and Corey Bauer were among those who attended Thirst for a Cause, sponsored by Thirst Wine Merchants.

Mike Barkley, Jeanette Kern, Michelle Holdgrafer and Vince Westbrook attended the fifth annual Bruce G. Weber Tennis Classic.

Tom and Brenda McDaniel, John and Penny McCaleb and Durward and Caroline Hendee enjoyed the festivities at this year’s Renaissance Ball, which raised funds for Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

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Ana Maria Jones, Jenny Helmerich, Peggy Helmerich, Jono Helmerich, Mary Lee Townsend and Burt Holmes celebrated the dedication of Fisher Hall at The University of Tulsa.

This year’s Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s annual Renaissance Ball was chaired by Elby and Tina Beal, while Christy and Jim Everest served as honorary chairs.

Mary Anne Lewis, Mona Pittenger and Matt Moffett enjoyed a recent fundraiser for Tulsa Girls Art School.

Blane Snodgrass, Marla Bradshaw, Toni Garner and Vida Schuman were all smiles at the annual fundraiser for Tulsa Girls Art School, which was held at The Mayo Hotel.

Angela Slack, Don Narcomey, Vicki Van Stavern and Joe Slack were among those who attended 12x12, an annual fundraiser for Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.

Heart Ball chairs Jeff and Mendi Dunn and executive leadership team members Beth and Randall Snapp helped kick off the 2013 event, which will be held Feb. 2 at Expo Square.

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Burl and Nita Watson and Sue and Tom Stees enjoyed An Evening of Wine & Roses, an annual fundraiser hosted by Tulsa Garden Center.

Laura Bachman, Judy Z. Kishner, Jacqueline Woodson and Gary Shaffer celebrated the 2012 Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers’ Literature, which this year was awarded to Woodson.

The Tulsa City-County Library recently hosted Chapters: A casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites. Among those attending this year’s event were Laura Lippman, Eilis O’Neal, Leanne Helmerich and Clifton Taulbert.

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Student Innovators

University programs give students private sector experience.

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any college graduates complain that in this economy, even with a college degree, they just can’t find a job in their field. However, some students at Oklahoma’s top universities are working with the private sector even before they

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graduate, thanks to three innovative programs.

At Oklahoma State University, the New Product Development Center has 22 graduate and undergraduate students working directly with small manufacturers and inventors across the state.

At the University of Tulsa, the McDougall

School of Petroleum Engineering has more than 40 students working on projects that involve some of the world’s top oil companies.

At the University of Oklahoma, the Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth has connected 150 students from a broad range of disciplines with inventors and private sector mentors.

The three programs have many significant differences, but they all have this in common: they are providing students hands-on, real-world experience in the private sector.

Also, each program claims that by helping Oklahoma businesses develop new products, improve existing ones and take the products to market, they are boosting the state economy and creating new jobs.

PHOTO COURTESY THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA

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Dr. Mohan Kelkar, chair of McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering at The University of Tulsa.

At OSU: The NPDC The New Product Development Center at OSU is in its 10th year. The student interns come from a wide range of academic disciplines, including engineering, business and agricultural communications. The NPDC’s focus is helping Oklahoma’s small manufacturers develop, improve and market their products.

NPDC Director Robert Taylor says, “We have a minimum of 30 projects running at all times. We end up with more work that we can possibly do.”

3C Cattle Feeders in Mill Creek had an idea for a better feeder. Ranchers experience a costly loss when feed falls on truck beds or is stolen by wild hogs and other animals. The central Oklahoma manufacturer turned to the NPDC, which obtained a federal grant to develop 3C’s idea.

Since marketing the resulting product, the company reports that sales have increased by $500,000, and three new jobs have been created.

In 2008, the NPDC introduced the Inventor’s Assistance Service. The IAS mission is to “help Oklahoma inventors navigate the invention process from idea to the marketplace through education, information and referrals.”

Taylor points to Fence Solutions, Inc., of Enid. The company developed a new fence post clip, the Fence Fork T-Post, which the company says is “faster to put on and harder to knock off.” With help from the IAS, “his business is just growing like gangbusters now,” Taylor says.

PHOTO COURTESY OSU/NPDC

At TU: Engineering Consortia

program. It is older, having been started in 1966, and it is limited strictly to petroleum engineering students. However, the common denominator is that both programs give students the chance to gain real-world experi-

If we can help the industry work in a cost effective manner, they can go into more difficult areas, and that results in hiring more people. ence in their chosen fields.

Department chair Mohan Kelkar explained that in each consortium, a group of companies cooperate to fund research on an industry problem they all would like to solve.

Kelkar cites the challenge of transporting “heavy oil,” which is being studied by the High-Viscosity Oil Projects Consortium. Five oil companies each pay $100,000 annually to fund the research, which is carried out by several researchers and technicians and four student research assistants.

“If we can help the industry work in a cost effective manner, they can go into more difficult areas, and that results in hiring more people,” Kelkar says.

At OU: The CCEW The newest program of the three is OU’s

Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth.

Founded in 2006, the center’s goal, according to its website, is to “create economic wealth for the university, state and nation by combining the talents of interns, inventors and private sector mentors.”

In the center’s first five years, 150 graduate and undergraduate interns have participated on 26 projects, which the center calls “commercial opportunities.”

Like OSU’s program, the CCEW draws students from many disciplines, including several sciences, business, fine arts, journalism and law. “Commercialization teams” composed of faculty, alumni mentors and student interns tackle real-world problems by providing technical research, market research, benchmarking, financial analysis, fundraising, strategic planning and business plan creation.

The center is overseen by Daniel Pullin, OU’s vice president for strategic planning and economic development. Pullin says CCEW teams “take Oklahoma innovation from the lab to the marketplace, often in the form of spin-out companies which generate knowledge-based jobs for the state.”

The teams have worked on everything from fiber optics to micro financing to water purification to a “baby board” for disabled infants. The center has facilitated the creation of three companies. The center’s Software Business Accelerator aids the creation and launch of software-based products and businesses.

TERRY A. HULL NPDC interns work closely with Robert Taylor, left, NPDC director, and OSU faculty and design engineers to assist in new product development for Oklahoma’s small- to mediumsized manufacturers.

The McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering at TU is the home of nine petroleumrelated consortia that give 40 to 50 students the opportunity to work directly with about 60 energy companies, including Exxon Mobil, BP, Shell and Conoco Phillips.

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Table Talk

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hile today, eating soup or a salad out of a “bread bowl” might have some kitsch appeal, when tableware consisted entirely of very hard bread (a “trencher”) used to deliver food to mouth and then subsequently tossed to the dogs, it was decidedly less entertaining. But that was 500 years ago and things have changed since then – although not all that much in western civilization tableware since the 1700s. That’s when the European aristocracy discovered that China was using dinner plates, a German potter learned how to create the porcelain tableware, and companies such as Wedgwood, Royal Copenhagen, Royal Saxon and Spode launched their lines of “fine china.” A custom was born that persists to this day, with not much changing over time.

Traditionally a bride-to-be would get her dinnerware, for which she registered, from her parents and guests at her wedding. The tradition

Modern table setting hasn’t changed much since the 1700s.

faded as couples began to set up homes – and dinnerware – prior to marriage, and as individual table settings became prohibitively costly.

Today, after years of focus on function over form, china is again wildly popular, but with many people instead compiling their china over time, adding place settings and accessory pieces as possible.

Gilded edges and floral patterns have always been popular on china, but the number of patterns, colors, shapes, sizes and pieces can be quite staggering – or inspiring to enthusiasts. Some of the most popular lines today are Lenox, Wedgwood and Waterford, but there are numerous others including from famed designers such as Vera Wang and Kate Spade.

Regardless of choice in lines or patterns of china or the time invested in putting the collection together, rest assured that fine china is meant to stand the test of time. And, better yet, it doesn’t get fed to the dogs after dinner.

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Life Among the specific needs requested by the homeowners included a home fashioned of durable material designed in 2,400 square feet or less.

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Preserving The Future An Oklahoma City architect creates a dream home for an Oklahoma City family.

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hat was once a derelict neighborhood in midtown Oklahoma City is taking on a fresh personality that is beckoning young professionals to call this once-blighted area home.

Working with architect Randy Floyd, AIA, Lee Peoples and Emma Rolls built a contemporary home that is encouraging others to take a second look at this area.

Floyd, along with her husband, Michael Smith, have long been preservation activists in Oklahoma City. “If there was a protest march about neighborhood preservation, we were in it,” Floyd notes.

Now, a better effort than carrying protest signs about distressed neighborhoods is making improvements or removing structures that can’t be saved and constructing modern architectural dwellings. With Floyd and Smith running their own businesses, there is now little time for their previous activism.

Smith and Floyd have lived in the neighborhood since 2005, in a 1906 Territorial Victorian multi-family dwelling they modernized. This bold move brought attention to the neighborhood and resulted in Floyd’s design of this home for Peoples, Rolls and their daughter, Amelia.

The homeowners had specific needs they hoped Floyd’s architectural design would meet. Among the needs on their wish list were a home fashioned of durable materials in 2,400 square feet or less; a place to cook and entertain efficiently with a sophisticated sound system, providing background music; and a home

A swimming pool and private courtyard sits adjacent to the living area.

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Life The interior color scheme is kept neutral to allow the homeowners’ art collection to stand out.

The sweeping downtown vistas were improved with the recent completion of the Devon Tower.

office where they could work after hours, away The home is designed to from their downtown jobs. bring the outdoors in at every opportunity.

They also wanted a large master suite, a space for Amelia that would evolve as she matured, and a swimming pool and private courtyard with decks adjacent to main living areas and as much private outdoor space as possible.

What Floyd designed for them exceeded their expectations. She achieved their wishes on a 50-by-140-foot lot in a contemporary home, which includes a two-car garage with a studio on top.

The materials used represent the latest in sustainable architecture and design. Among the amenities: maple hardwood floors, aluminum back splashes in the kitchen, marble kitchen countertops, built-in cabinets to conserve space, easy-to-clean, high-grade painted surfaces, and floor-to-ceiling solar shades covering commercial size windows.

The home has an expansive feel that brings A home office where the couple could work after the outdoors in at every opportunity. A view of hours was a must. the downtown skyline was one of the couple’s wishes; the recently developed Devon Tower was an unexpected bonus. From their neighborhood, it seems the couple can almost reach out and touch the impressive tower.

The exterior features red brick that is traditional in this residential area. The interior gray and white color scheme is sparked by orange, rust and chartreuse.

“The neutral color scheme gives Lee and Emma flexibility and provides a backdrop for their contemporary art,” Floyd notes.

Their bedroom area on the second level is separated from Amelia’s haven by a large, black tile walk-in shower, concealing their closet area.

Five steps up from the bedroom hallway is the office/studio area, giving the illusion of a third floor. An adjacent deck offers privacy but affords them another downtown skyline vista.

Floyd blended recessed can lighting, cable, track and pendant lights to provide soft lighting.

Skylights provide natural lighting, while blackout shades in the couple’s bedroom aid sleeping.

That indicates Peoples and Rolls have made their midtown home Sunscreens float like clouds above outdoor deck areas. more than a trendy address. They’re hoping others will find midtown A front entry garden is enclosed by plant trellises. “In time, they OKC an exciting place to live.

M.J. VAN DEVENTER hope this area will become a sculpture garden,” Floyd says.

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10 Crosby burnt orange leather dress, $595; Rag & Bone charcoal wool blazer, $550; Robert Cleregie black boots, $785; Stella McCartney black wool bucket hat, $325; Wolford black hosiery, $$$; Agnona black leather belt, $$$$; Abersons. Judith Leiber bangles, $295 each, Liberté. Oliver Peoples tortoise sunglasses, $349, Visions.

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Diane von Furstenberg red silk dress, $365; Ella Moss black sequin blazer, $198; Jimmy Choo black stretch boot, $865; Longchamp black and gold tote, $795; Portolano black studded leather gloves, $210; Raina black leather belt, $220; Dior sunglasses, $295; Saks Fifth Avenue. Claudia Lobao gold concentric circle earrings with black druzy, $166; Jardin rhinestone and enamel snake bracelet, $416; Miss Jackson’s.

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Virgins, Saints & Angels gold chandelier earrings with black crystal, $310, On A Whim.

Equipment magenta snakeskin print sheer blouse, $198; Elizabeth and James burgundy fur coat, $995; Alice + Olivia charcoal pinstripe wide leg trousers, $275; Virgins, Saints & Angels black beaded necklaces, $305 and $415; Deepa Gurnani headpieces, $39 and $44; On A Whim. JPK snakeskin print handbag, $245; Sperry black leather stacked-heel loafers, $198; J. Cole. Lafont black sunglasses, $359, Visions.

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I HAD TO DO EVERYTHING I COULD TO

KEEP BREATHING. Kathy Houlihan

Lung Cancer Patient

“My care team not only gave me a personalized treatment plan to fight my lung cancer. They gave me hope.”

Kathy Houlihan will never forget the way she felt when she was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer: “I was terrified.”

After conferring with friends, she decided to go to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America®(CTCA) website and explore treatment plans that combined supportive therapies and conventional medicine. “That was the first place that gave me any hope.”

In a matter of days, Kathy’s care team of lung cancer experts started her on a treatment program designed specifically for her. It included TomoTherapy® (radiation to target her tumor while minimizing damage to healthy tissue) and chemotherapy. She also received nutritional counseling and naturopathic medicine to help ease her side effects. As her scans showed her tumor was shrinking and she was recovering, Kathy knew she made the right choice with CTCA. 13 years later, Kathy is singing with her church choir, learning to paint with water colors, and happier than ever that she chose CTCA. “I put my faith in CTCA completely. Because they had faith in me.”

Read more about Kathy’s treatment and life after lung cancer at cancercenter.com/Kathy.

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World-renowned musician and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas is music director of the San Francisco Symphony and founder and artistic director of the New World Symphony. A third-generation artist, his grandparents were founding members of the Yiddish Theater in America. His father worked as a Mercury Theater Company producer in New York while his mother served as head of research for Columbia Pictures. Thomas is the winner of a 2008 Peabody Award and 10 GRAMMY Awards.

He has been profiled on the CBS show 60 Minutes and ABC’s Nightline.

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Trendspotting A round-up of things that you cannot live without.

Oh, My Stars In my opinion, one

can never have too many bracelets. I love stacking bracelets as high as deemed appropriate on my wrist. Mixing and matching colors and styles really add something to an outfit.

Brooklyn Stars is a fabulous jewelry line, and their bracelets are absolutely stunning (and incredibly affordable). I love to wear multiples at a time, and the color options are endless. If I had the space, I would section off an entire area in my jewelry drawer for these beauties. Find Brooklyn Stars online at www. etsy.com/shop/brooklynstars.

Stylish Comfort As productive as I love to be, being lazy can be just as rewarding after a long, hard week.

It’s no fun to lounge in constricting clothing; comfortable pants and tops are crucial for said activity.

Colorfast Apparel’s hoodies are not only comfortable and perfect for a day of playing couch potato, but they are also extremely chic for casual loungewear. My favorite is the v-neck hoodie in the gorgeous “Currency” color. I can’t wait to snuggle up on the couch in this hoodie and a pair of yoga pants with a delicious hot chocolate.

Find Colorfast Apparel online at www. colorfastapparel.com, as well as at Blue Seven in Oklahoma City.

Lather Them Up In need of a host/hostess

gift this coming holiday season? Look no further than Valsey and Me. The online shop carries personalized boxes that are filled with soap chips in a variety of scents and colors. The soaps can be used to wash hands, or they can sit out for decoration.

The added touch of the host/hostess family name makes it extra special. Rather than bringing a bottle of wine or a picture frame, amp it up and give this unique and thoughtful gift. Find Valsey and Me products online at www.valseyandme.com.

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Hand Cream Dream If you’re like my mom, you are constantly

putting on hand lotion. She has a tube in her purse, on her nightstand, by the kitchen sink. You name the place, there is hand lotion ready and waiting. I don’t put it on nearly as much, but I still get very excited when I come across one that smells fabulous and makes your hands feel incredible. Laline is known for bath and body products, and specifically, hand creams. The scent options are delicious (Vanilla being my favorite), and they come in great sizes that can fit just about anywhere. Perfect for yourself or a holiday gift. Find Laline products online at www.lalineusa.com.

upon us. From corporate gatherings to intimate dinners with friends, this is the time for celebration. For any occasion, you need the right accessories, especially the bag. It’s not only holding essentials for the evening, but it is also a big focal point of a holiday party ensemble. Lauren Merkin is currently carrying my favorite bag, the Zoe. It has a chain strap if you want to hang it over your shoulder, or you can carry it as a clutch. It’s a showstopper, coming in three perfect colors to fit your upcoming social calendar. Find Lauren Merkin bags online at www.laurenmerkin.com.

Words To Live By

I love good quotes. When I come across a great quote, I constantly look back at it for inspiration or a pickme-up. When I came across the book Words That Matter by the editors of O, The Oprah Magazine, along with Oprah Winfrey, I felt like a kid in a candy store.

Pages and pages of incredible quotes and passages; a little book of life lessons that you can read for years and years to come. Find Words That Matter at www.amazon.com or at various bookstores.

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Kitchen Classic

A kitchen is, by far, one of the most popular rooms in a house. For some reason, no matter what the occasion, people always wind up crowded around the kitchen counter with cocktails in hand. With that being said, you can never slack off when it comes to your kitchen accessories. ahalife carries many unique items to add to your kitchen collection. The piece I’m currently coveting is the white teapot.

It’s perfectly modern, with a touch of simplicity. Find ahalife products online at www.ahalife.com.

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Move the Body, Still the Mind Yoga’s benefits may span beyond the body to benefit the mind.

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acquired through practice.

Jennifer Engleman of Ashtanga With increased flexibility Yoga Studio in Norman demonand muscular strength come strates various poses. a greater range of motion, which helps improve posture, and in turn, creates better spine alignment, all of which are priceless in prolonging a healthy body.

Through folding and bending and twisting, the body is detoxified and internal organs are massaged to help aid in digestion. There is also a rhythmic quality to the breath work in yoga that takes one out of his or her thoughts and trains to become anchored to the present moment; challenging the mind to be present is a meditative skill that is as much a part of yoga as the physical postures.

“You have to take a natural path of getting the body in good health before you recognize when you’re taking short, shallow can really be still and confront the mind,” breaths, and then consciously changing says Jennifer Engleman of Ashtanga Yoga your breath to slow it down and balance it Studio in Norman. out, ultimately allows you to slow and bal“As Westerners, we’re hard-wired to go, go, go. We move through our day so fast that ance out your mind. You start to have more we forget to think about how we’re breathing control over things like anxiety and stress management.” and how that breathing affects our minds.

Engleman, who has taught Ashtanga yoga Through yoga, you learn to become aware for almost 12 years, believes that many of your breath, and you can take this ability people develop yoga practices because they out of class and into the world. Learning to find it enriches their lives in ways they didn’t initially expect when they first started.

Yoga is a blanket term used to describe mental, physical and spiritual disciplines that originated in “I think it turns people on in a way India. In the western world, we tend to associate yoga with a complex workout that improves flexibil- that they haven’t been turned on beity and strength. There are several variations of yoga practiced; below are a few of the most popular. fore,” she says. “Yoga has this amaz• Bikram yoga combines most aspects of fitness, including strength, endurance and flexibility. ing way of infiltrating so many aspects Bikram yoga is typically practiced at a sizzling 105 degrees, a temperatures which is believed to of a person’s life. When you walk out promote flexibility and detoxification and prevents injuries. of a yoga class, you are both physi• Hatha yoga is the foundation of all yoga styles, incorporating postures, regulated breathing and cally and mentally invigorated. Your meditation. senses are raised, you start to gain a • Vinyasa yoga focuses on coordination of breath and movement and is a very physical form. higher level of awareness and you find • Ashtanga (or Astanga) yoga is a style that is physically demanding and involves synchronizing yourself considering other elements of breathing with progressive and continuous series of postures. The result is improved circulayour life you can improve.” tion, flexibility, stamina, a light and strong body and a calm mind.

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ave you ever noticed that people who do yoga don’t just do yoga – they are super-enthusiastically passionate about yoga?

There’s a reason why yogis rave about yoga: Yoga is different than other kinds of physical activities. It’s a lifestyle.

You’ve heard of that whole mind/body connection? It’s the real deal. “It’s been interesting to watch yoga’s evolution, even the last five to seven years. The people you used to see going into yoga classes were the picture of what you’d expect when you thought of yoga. They were twenty- and thirty-somethings, lean, strong-bodied women,” says Ann Walton, executive director of St. John Siegfried Health Club in Tulsa. “But over the years, people have started to discover that yoga isn’t just for one type of person – it’s open to all ages and sizes. You now see women in their 70s and 80s in yoga classes.

There are more men. There are people who are overweight. It’s really branched out, and I think it’s because of the healthy mind/body connection that people make after they start practicing. It suits a real need that people have to prolong an able body and maintain a positive, healthy life.”

Through yoga’s series of postures – or asanas, as they are called – and breath work, the entire body is sufficiently worked into prime condition for a better overall wellbeing.

Contrary to popular belief, flexibility is not a requirement to practice yoga, but it is one of numerous invaluable benefits

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KNOW YOUR YOGA

Cancer Treatment Centers of America®

This group of cancer survivors was among the more than 200 gathered at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa to the annual Celebrate Life event.

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A Day To Celebrate

Kimberly and Jacob Couch enjoy the Celebrate Life event with a “Cancer Fighter.” Kimberly is a five-year breast cancer survivor.

till inspired about life despite their cancer battles, more than 200 survivors celebrated their five-year milestone since their first treatment at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa (CTCA) at the hospital’s annual “Celebrate Life” event in September.

“This year’s event theme was ‘Inspire!’” said Steve Mackin, president and CEO at CTCA in Tulsa. “I’m sure the celebrants are more inspired in their daily lives as survivors, but most importantly the celebrants are truly an inspiration to all of us for their courage and strength despite difficult diagnoses.”

The regional event kicked off with a tree planting ceremony and white dove release. The names of the celebrants were added to brass leaves on the “Survivor Tree” in the hospital’s lobby.

Following the outdoor ceremony, the five-year survivors and their caregivers participated in “Hope Rounds.” During this special time, celebrants received commemorative lapel pins – one for themselves and one to share in an encouraging way as a symbolic transfer of hope to patients currently undergoing treatment inside the hospital.

Tulsa resident Phil Gossett was among the 208 survivors honored this year. Gossett was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007. After his physician suggested CTCA, Gossett began treatment at the Tulsa center, receiving 39 radiation treatments.

“The people at CTCA were a great help in my journey,” Gossett said.

“They showed me concern and compassion. They are great people who really cared for me.”

He enjoyed Celebrate Life with his friends and family who supported him during his treatments.

“I am most excited about being [cancer] free for five years and for having the friends that I have,” Gossett said. “I am excited to have all of the people who have helped me through this at Celebrate Life with me.”

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Pass The Vegetables

Vegan diets provide numerous health advantages with few drawbacks.

Mark Weintz, who has followed a vegan diet for five years, is part of the two percent of Americans that self-identify as such.

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ark Weintz has followed a vegan diet for five years.

The 37-year-old says that after following pescatarian and vegetarian diets for several years, the vegan diet made sense.

“It was a logical decision to choose a healthier lifestyle,” says Weintz, a grocery associate team leader at Tulsa’s Whole Foods location. “I feel lighter; there’s more pep in my step.”

Weintz is part of a small percentage of people in the U.S. who identify as vegan.

In a Gallup poll published this past summer, five percent of Americans identified themselves as vegetarians. In the same poll, just two percent identified as vegan. In another study conducted by The Vegetarian Resource Group, one million Americans say they follow a vegan diet.

“There is…an increasing interest in (veganism),” says Stephanie Harris, a clinical dietitian at Hillcrest Hospital South. “We’re seeing more trends in food markets that are allowing more convenient vegan options, restaurants are including vegan options and it’s becoming more popular.”

There are myriad advantages to a vegan diet. According to Harris, vegans likely have a reduced risk of chronic disease, lower BMI, lesser risk of developing type 2 diabetes and lower risk of death from systemic heart disease, among other advantages.

Those who eat a vegan diet generally consume lots of fruits and vegetables and, therefore, have a high-fiber diet, according to Sonja Stolfa, a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian with Saint Francis Outpatient Department.

“Most (vegans) have lower cholesterol (due to) a diet of lower saturated fats,” she says. “(Vegans) probably have a lower risk of high blood pressure, some cancers and

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a weight closer to the ideal.”

“Vegetarian and vegan diets have a lot of advantages because they have a higher intake of wholesome foods, which have protective characteristics and antioxidants.

A vegan diet combines high intake of good nutrients and lowered intake of saturated fats and cholesterol,” says Harris.

The key to following a vegan diet is education, says Stolfa.

“Some people make the change by eating food items like soda and chips. There’s no health basis,” says Stolfa. “Then there are people that are educated and know what they are doing and set out to eat the right food.”

It is important for vegans to pay careful attention to what they eat to ensure they take in enough protein and key nutrients, including iron, zinc, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins D and B-12 and omega 3 fatty acids.

Harris advises first getting the green light from a doctor to pursue a vegan diet. Then, she says, “learn about it first. Learn how to cook as a vegan, try different recipes.

Transition gradually so your body can adapt when omitting food groups. Ease into it.”

“The key to a successful vegan diet is planning and the combination of different food,” says Stolfa. “If you’re going strictly vegan, do research and read up on it to make sure you will get the nutrients you need so you don’t create other health issues.” A doctor or nutritionist can oversee a proper vegan diet. Regular check-ups are very important for vegans.

Vegans also must be more vigilant in reading food labels to look for hidden animal byproducts. Dining out may be difficult she says, though more restaurants are beginning to accommodate vegan patrons.

“All in all, if it’s appropriately planned, a vegan diet will have adequate amounts of nutrients, and it can be a great health benefit and a very nutritionally adequate diet to follow,” says Harris.

“It can be done, but you have to make the right choices,” says Stolfa.

Weintz is proof of that.

“It wasn’t challenging. It was a conscious decision. I set my intention and followed it, so it wasn’t hard,” he says.

Vegetarianism is an umbrella term that is used to describe a variety of diets that exclude meat. Some, like veganism, are very restrictive, while others provide for eating a wide variety of animal byproducts, such as dairy and honey. Below is a list of various types of vegetarian diets.

Veganism can refer not only to a diet, but also to a way of life. Some vegans choose to abstain from consuming animal byproducts in any manner. This can include items made from leather, silk or wool. The vegan diet (or total vegetarianism) generally refers to one who eats plant-based and no animal flesh nor anything made from an animal byproduct, including honey.

Lacto-vegetarianism includes those who consume dairy products in addition to a plantbased diet.

Lacto-ovo-vegetarianism includes consuming eggs and dairy products.

Pescatarians eat fish but no other animal flesh.

Raw foodism is the practice of eating uncooked and unprocessed foods as a large percentage of the diet. Many raw foodists follow a vegan diet, but some may incorporate raw fish and red meat.

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Though not as well known as other Caribbean destinations, the Dominican Republic offers a sublime tropical getaway.

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On The Beach

A visit to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, revolves around the beautiful Caribbean.

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y the time you’ve settled into your accommodations in Punta Cana Friday night, the distinctive feel of the Caribbean should already be settling over you. Warm sea breezes through palm trees wax poetic of the virtues of the Caribbean, carrying the sound of merengue and bachata, of cacophonous revelry and whispered romance. Depressurize from everyday life and from the travel, and settle into the relaxing environment for the night.

After breakfast at your hotel on Saturday morning, it’s time to enjoy the best of Punta Cana, which revolves around the beautiful waterfront. If necessary, your hosts can provide transportation (if staying off the beach) as well as assistance in making any particular water sports arrangements you might like. Other options to enjoy the waterfront include taking a lesson or two from the experts at Macau Surf Camp. In two hours they can run down the basics and get you on a surfboard (or alternate) with some degree of confidence. Plus, there is the bonus of being on Punta Cana’s beautiful

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Access: Several airlines provide flights to the Dominican Republic, most often departing from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia and San Juan. Punta Cana International Airport is busy and well connected.

Population: Dominican Republic total approx. 10 million; Punta Cana, approx.

100,000 Climate: Largely tropical maritime with cooler temperatures at higher altitudes in the mountainous interior, and a wet season November-January with hurricanes most likely in August-October.

Main Attractions: Tropical splendor, nature tourism, beaches and watersports, cultural and historic sites.

The area near Punta Cana offers pristine beaches, luxury resorts and quaint tropical villages.

Macao Beach. Punta Cana Surf School is another good option.

Whether you’re surfing, boating or just relaxing on the beach, you’re sure to work up an appetite through the day so grab lunch at your hotel, other hotel/resort eateries or seek advice in advance from your concierge.

While there is plenty of good food to be had in Punta Cana, you will want to smartly avoid local water, ice made from it and produce rinsed in it. The Jellyfish Beach restaurant is one popular option, as is the Outside In Bar & Restaurant. After lunch, return to the beach for more fun in the sun, or consider something different,

such as a tour (available from your hotel) or a visit to somewhere really different, like Dr. Fish Ocean Spa. There your interests in relaxing spa services and in the marine

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Opportunities to observe the colorful Dominican culture abound.

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world can collide in some unusual treatments, culminated in a dermatological experience for your feet – performed by “Doctor Fish.” No, really.

There will be plenty of nightlife all around Punta Cana come Saturday night, and indulge – but consider dinner first. Passion

by Martin Berasategui Activities planned around the gorgeous at Paradisus Palma Caribbean waters are primary attractions in the Real is very highly Dominican Republic. regarded. La Palapa

by Eden Roc at The Caleton Beach Club is a tour of the exquisite Indigenous Eyes another good choice.

Ecological Reserve, check with your host Sunday after breakfast, hit the beach about nearby shopping opportunities or try again or the links at any of the numerous something adventurous, such as a Canopy golf courses in Punta Cana (Punta Espada Adventure Zipline tour. You will want to rest is deliciously beautiful). Alternately, take before your last night in Punta Cana, which could be spent at Tortuga Bay a restaurant you missed earlier or at the popular Luna del Caribe dinner theaterDominican cultural carnival.

S TAY IN STYLE Tortuga Bay is a AAA Five Diamond premier getaway and a component of the world renowned

Hush: Although relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic have improved, a long history of enmity makes it wise to avoid discussing Haiti while in the D.R. Remember: Dominican Police are considered somewhat less reliable than a special agency commonly called “tourist police.” Seek out the latter in case you need assistance.

Visit: For a historic side trip, the House Museum of Ponce de Leon is not far away and a visit can be easily arranged.

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Puntacana Resort & Club. Private car service from the airport whisks visitors to the resort, where spectacular service in a worldclass setting and gorgeous villas make for an ideal tropical retreat. Artful and elegant and with a spa, golf courses and numerous restaurants in the vicinity also, Tortuga Bay is an iconic Dominican destination. www. puntacana.com Iberostar Grand Bavaro Hotel is a popular all-inclusive hotel at the Iberostar Bávaro Resort and offers 75 two-story bungalows, shopping center, pharmacy, ATM, nightclub, casino, internet kiosk, lounge, spa, fitness center and a large pool area overlooking the beach. Water sports opportunities abound on property and fine dining and spa services provide ample opportunity for pampering. www.iberostar.com The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real is a short walk or shuttle from the beach, but highly regarded attentive staff, immaculate grounds and a host of activities for visitors of all ages. Swim-up suites are a fun option, and the three pools onsite at the boutique resort hotel are the center of activity. A concierge option is a good idea if traveling with children. www.thereserveatparadisus.com MICHAEL W. SASSER

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By Jami Mattox

Omar Galban first cooked wild game to serve as a menu special in Boca Raton, Fla. He grilled a buffalo New York strip to medium rare and served it with sautéed broccoli rabe and roasted Peruvian potatoes. “The new special was such as success, I was asked to put it on the permanent menu,” he recalls. “I was not only very impressed with how lean the meat was and the richness of the flavor, but also how easy it was to cook with.” Now, as executive chef at Tulsa’s Polo Grill, he regularly features wild game at special dinners.

Like Galban, several chefs have found places on their menus for wild game dishes. And while each chef’s treatment of the star ingredient varies, the creations are flavorful, rich and sensual.

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Polo Grill Omar Galban, executive chef, Tulsa Prepared: South Texas antelope filet on a bed of jalapeno cheddar risotto and sautéed baby carrots “I was asked to feature wild game for Polo Grill’s annual hunt dinner. I had been

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“I was working at an upscale retirement home in Boca Raton. The food and beverage director asked me to come up with a new special. After raiding the pantry, the buffalo strip steak immediately caught my eye. The new special I presented was grilled buffalo New York strip served medium rare with sautéed broccoli rabe and Peruvian potatoes. The new special was such a success, I was asked to put in on the permanent menu.”

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Palace Cafe James Shrader, owner/chef, Tulsa Prepared: Five-spice crispy duck served over fall root vegetable hash with Progressive Produce Farms braised greens and sun-dried cherry chutney.

“One of my favorite classes at Culinary Institute of America was Asian Cooking with Chef Danny Lee as the instructor. He showed us all of the old-school tricks for preparing

American Chinese food. My favorite duck dish was Tea Smoked Duck. The original preparation is rubbed with five spice and smoked with jasmine tea in a wok. I have since modified the recipe by slow-smoking the duck over my Bixby pecan wood grill and finishing it with a slow roast in the oven. I describe my duck as a perfect Chinese-style duck with none of the crazy red food coloring.”

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The Coach House Kurt Fleischfresser, chef/owner, Oklahoma City Prepared: Trio of Venison: grilled chop, seared loin and grilled venison pate, wrapped in grape leaves “We would get our venison in whole and would only have six orders of chops and six orders of loin, and the pate didn’t sell well as an appetizer. But when we combined the three, we had 24 orders of the Trio, and it was a much more interesting dish.”

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It was an amuse at Louis XII in Paris. It was my first trip to France, and I was with another American chef.

The restaurant was the most elegant I had been in at that time (1990). After ordering, our waiter brought a ‘taster’ that consisted of two bites of wild hare brushed with mustard and coated with seasoned breadcrumbs.

It was served on a small wooden pick on an elegant Villeroy & Boch china plate.”

Flint Richard Sipovic, executive chef, Oklahoma City Prepared: Buffalo chili “Oklahoma is known as one of the last destinations of wild American buffalo. This dish is representative of this proud state and its natural history. It also is a flavorful, lean meat – great for chili because of its low levels of fat, and also good for your waistline.”

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“The best wild game dish I ever had was coffee-and-anchorubbed ostrich loin. It came about when an old chef of mine, while very fresh in my career, was playing with this mysterious meat that he never used before. It helped mold me as far as my ability to think outside the box.”

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Russ Johnson and Jonathon Stranger, chefs/owners, Oklahoma City Prepared: Rabbit leg confit and roasted saddle with fresh corn “grits,” charred scallions and mustard persimmon rabbit jus “I love rabbit and consider it to be an underutilized, if not underappreciated, meat,” says Johnson. “It is also the case that mustard and rabbit are among the all-time great gastronomic pairings. And forget cold snaps and football: You know it’s fall when persimmons start showing up at your farmers’ market.”

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“I’ve had some great game dishes, but when my girlfriend and I were in Paris last January, we decided to try our luck getting in for lunch at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, and did. To follow was a degustation of some of the most truly unforgettable dishes that I’ve ever consumed. Among them was a whole squab, deboned, topped with foie gras, wrapped in a savoy cabbage leaf, then serrano ham, cooked sous vide to a perfect medium-rare throughout and beautifully garnished with finely minced chive, black winter truffle, black peppercorn and fleur de sel. That one takes the cake.”

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We’ve all seen it, either in person or on the television: a glistening vanishes and time is measured by football and food comas. But for turkey fresh from the oven, family members laughing and passing a emergency personnel, this day is business as usual, and sitting down basket of rolls while the children load up on pie. Everyone snoozes, at home for a quintessential Thanksgiving dinner is not an option. follows the Cowboys game, and However, this doesn’t mean they watches A Charlie Brown Thanksgivdon’t find ways to celebrate. ing or, for true holiday enthusiasts, Major Keith McMurphy, a 23White Christmas. Games are played, year veteran of the Oklahoma City leftovers are packed up, and the house “We work with our secondary family: firemen. Fire Department, has seen a lot of resonates with humor and warmth. It’s on-duty Thanksgivings. He says the It can be a great place to be if you need the ubiquitous Thanksgiving scene, fact that everything must be shut fellowship and family on a holiday.” a cornucopia of images that Ameridown and left every time there is an cans have come to expect around the emergency call makes cooking at the holidays. station difficult, but firefighters find That is, some Americans. As ways to work around such obstacles. youngsters, we learned from our “Often, the personnel who are national mythology that during the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims sat scheduled to be on-duty Thanksgiving Day will plan a large meal, down with the Wampanoag Indians for a banquet of turkey, cranberinvite their families and others whom they know may not have family, ries and pumpkin pie before living happily ever after in peace. We and begin preparing the meal for their honored guests a few days know now that the real story went just a little bit differently. These before the event,” he says. “Sometimes, personnel will decide to ask people’s Thanksgiving stories are a little bit different, too. family to bring prepared food to the fire station (pot-luck style) in order to avoid the possibility of being too busy with calls to prepare the meal at the fire station and ensure that it will be served when Firing Up The Feast scheduled…In the course of most meals, there will be emergency For most people, Thanksgiving is a day when the outside world 56

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hall is filled to the brim with food and people as we all gather together to give thanks and count our blessings,” Conway says – the home has worked to add unique customs to the celebrations. For example, he says, “We have also established new traditions where we take the boys into Tulsa for a delicious meal at a nice restaurant the day after Thanksgiving. Afterward, we all enjoy a heartwarming holiday movie at a local Tulsa theater.”

“The best part of the TBH Thanksgiving holiday is just being together and celebrating this special time of thanks with our boys and wonderful staff,” Conway says.

A Family of Choice

For many people, the idea of a welcoming Thanksgiving gathering with family is taken for granted. But those who sometimes face rejection at home, such as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, often celebrate the holidays with another sort of family – one that may not share blood ties, but is loving all the same. This includes many of the guests at the Thanksgiving festivities thrown by Oklahomans for Equality.

“Our event is for people to be around their ‘family of choice,’” says Toby Jenkins, executive director of Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. “Many LGBT people are alienated from their families, or their same-sex partners are not welcome.

Many transgender individuals are not welcome in their families’ homes. We provide a traditional family Thanksgiving experience for all of those who are not welcome at home or not accepted by their birth families.”

Oklahomans for Equality tries to make each year’s event inspirational and comforting for attendees, offering them a home away from home for the celebration. The day is packed with special traditions, entertainment and bonding between attendees. “Every year, we feature outstanding dinner entertainment in our ‘Come Home for the Holiday,’” Jenkins says. “Last year we had harpist Linda Paul, who took requests from the audience. We post pictures on our Facebook Bounty for the Boys page of special Thanksgiving greetings that attendees send out to the In 1918, two young boys were found sleeping in Tulsa trashcans. Ever community. We have a moment of silence to allow people to contemsince those first residents were rescued, Tulsa Boys’ Home has been plate things they are grateful for. We read off the beneficial advances helping troubled male children find their ways to better futures. Residents of the home typically include wards of the state and boys placed for equal rights for marginalized communities locally and nationally as a part of the things to be grateful for. We play games with the winthere for drug treatment by parents and guardians. ners getting the centerpieces. And we allow people to share stories of “They are all a little different,” says Executive Director Gregory inspiration.”

Conway. “Throughout their stay, we do our best to give them another Assisting Oklahomans for Equality chance at a happy and successful with the feast is an affiliation of faith life.” organizations that welcome the gay comSince officially being incorpomunity, as well as straight parents and rated in 1919, the home has built who wish to provide support at almost a century’s worth of special “For many of our residents, a ‘normal’ holiday families the dinner. “Each year, we see more and Thanksgiving celebrations for its has never had special meaning to them.” more families with children participate boys, many of whom never experiso those children see their same-sex ence the picturesque family dinners parents connect them to lots of Tulsans of holiday legend. just like their family,” Jenkins says.

“For many of our residents, a The holidays are a difficult time for ‘normal’ holiday has never had special meaning to them,” Conway says. “We try hard to create that sense some members of the LGBT community, but Oklahomans for Equality, their partnering faith communities and local families strive to of family togetherness and instill the role of traditions and holidays.

But most of our boys do not have families; therefore, our unique Tulsa mitigate this with a particularly positive celebration. “Each year, we have young people who just ‘came out’ to their family, and it did not Boys’ Home traditions are especially important and meaningful.” go so well because the parents are dealing with religious stigma of While the staff at the home works diligently to deliver all the typihaving a gay child,” Jenkins says. “It is such a tender moment to hear cal foods and trappings of Thanksgiving to residents – “The dining 58

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calls. That is normal.”

Inviting the families to the fire station serves a dual purpose, McMurphy says.

While it brings a taste of home and the holidays to fire personnel, it also gives comfort to those who often worry about their loved ones on duty.

“I believe that many family members – spouses, parents, children, etc. – find that the holiday fellowship at the fire station calms many of the normal anxieties and fears they experience when their firefighter is at work,” he says. “Mostly, it is because they can quickly see the bond that we have as a fire company. We live together, we play rough, and we love one another.

Those characteristics of a fire station enviOklahoma City Fire Department ronment are what show a family member Major Keith McMurphy and Captain Derak Stewart. that their loved one will not be in harm’s way without several people who absolutely will not turn their backs on them.

“For other people who may not have family or cannot be with their family on Thanksgiving, whether on-duty or off-duty, it is a blessing to be at work,” McMurphy continues. “We work with our secondary family: firemen. It can be a great place to be if you need fellowship and family on a holiday.”

Despite the potential for emergency interruptions, firefighters on duty during Thanksgiving still enjoy many of the traditions most Americans have come to expect this time of year.

“On holidays, we try to relax at the fire station,” says Captain Derak Stewart. “We take care of our daily business, and then we will try to catch some football games and eat as if we were at home with family. The typical traditions would mostly revolve around eating. A lot of eating!”

“We enjoy a holiday meal, a football game, a fire station full of family, and a lighter-than-normal call volume,” McMurphy says. “Those are the goals and dreams of most firefighters as they arrive for duty on a holiday. Those things make a holiday shift special.”

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these LGBT young people express appreciation to know we will be their family as their parents come to accept them. They get to meet other parents who can reassure them that things do change and parents can eventually come to accept them.”

The Morris family sits down to their nightly dinner.

Making Merry With Many BRENT FUCHS

Once upon a time, Clay and Holly Morris were despaired trying to have more children. They had no idea that one day, they would be celebrating Thanksgiving with eight.

“We had a plan for starting our family, but our plans didn’t work out,” Holly Morris admits. “We always say that we are so thankful they didn’t.”

While waiting to conceive again, the couple decided to channel their love to children in need of foster homes. Over the next few “The thing that makes it so special is the fact that so many wonderyears, they fostered several children while adding to their own biolog- ful volunteers come down to participate in this special day of giving ical family. When one of their previous foster children passed away, thanks,” he says. “The volunteers make a tremendous impression on leaving infant twin daughters, the Morrises formally adopted the girls, the homeless individual because the homeless know that these volthus starting on the path that would bring them not only four biologiunteers could be any place in the world they chose to be that day, yet cal children, but four adopted children as well. The Morris children they chose to spend it with them. This is such a powerful statement range in age from 2 to 20, making Thanksgiving in their household a of acceptance and encouragement to the homeless. It is an amazlarger-than-life event. ing impact on the children of the volunteers when they truly see that In addition to celebrating the holiday with their children, the Mormany are not as blessed as they are with a family that loves them and rises also include another family each year, who bring their own three supports them. I truly love to see the interaction between the homeless biological children and four foster children along for festivities. person that feels so lonely and forgotten and the volunteer that gives “Talk about a houseful! We celtheir time and holiday to share with ebrate a weekend of Thanksgiving, those in need.” not just a day,” Morris says.

The mission’s celebration, which The biggest tradition in the Morris is open to anyone in the community, household is honoring the true spirit boasts all the accouterment of the “They get to meet other parents who can of Thanksgiving by remembering customary holiday, including turkey, for what – and whom – they are reassure them that things do change and dressing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin grateful. “We all, at least most of us, parents can eventually come to accept them.” pie – and family. Volunteer families name one thing we are thankful for each sponsor tables, bringing with each year,” Morris says. “Never has them their favorite decorations and there been a year that a person hasn’t desserts, before sitting down as a been named. People, life, children… whole to share the comforts of family those are what we are most thankful and warmth with homeless individuals. for. It is an event, not just a meal, Jones says the holiday is a reminder of how and a celebration of what we are most thankful giving the citizens of Oklahoma City can be. for. It’s flexible and evolving, while holding to Toby Jenkins, “We live in a time when it is easy to forget executive director American traditions. We look forward to seeing about the less fortunate,” he says. “A true of Oklahomans for who will be joining us each year.”

Equality. measure of the health of a community is to see how they treat and care for their underprivileged. We truly are blessed to have a community that takes care of its impoverished.”

Perhaps more than any other American holiday, Thanksgiving evokes images of loved ones and a place to call home. But for those who have no homes or families, there is still a special place to celebrate the event. City Rescue Mission, an Oklahoma City faith-based organization, has been providing food and shelter for the city’s homeless population for more than half a century, serving an average of 350,000 meals each year. Approximately 900 homeless and volunteers attend the mission’s annual Thanksgiving feast. While this may sound daunting to some, president and CEO The Rev. Tom Jones says high attendance isn’t the distinguishing factor of the meal.

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McCampbell, Robert G., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City McConnell-Corbyn, Laura, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City Meyers, D. Kent, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Morse, Judy Hamilton, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Muchmore, Clyde A., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Neal, Kathy R., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Neville, Jr., Drew, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City Norman, John W., Norman & Edem, Oklahoma City Ottaway, Larry D., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City Richards, Phil R., Richards & Connor, Tulsa Robison, Reid E., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Rodolf, Stephen J., Rodolf & Todd, Tulsa Ryan, Patrick M., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Shandy, Oklahoma City Sherwood, Ted, Sherwood & McCormick, Tulsa

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ABOWITZ, MURRAY E. Abowitz Timberlake Dahnke & Gisinger, Oklahoma City BIALICK, MARK E. • Ranked Number Three • Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City BURRAGE, MICHAEL Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City CORBYN, JR., GEORGE S. • Ranked Number Two • Corbyn Hampton, Oklahoma City

Sturdivant, James M., GableGotwals, Tulsa Swinson, Sidney K., GableGotwals, Tulsa Tippens, Terry W., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City Tucker, John H., Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa Tyrrell, Elizabeth D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Wagner, II, Richard A., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa West, Terry W., The West Law Firm, Shawnee Whitten, Reggie N., Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City Wiggins, John, Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City Wohlgemuth, Joel L., Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell, Tulsa Woodard, III, John R., Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa

HERMES, JOHN N. McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City KENNEY, JOHN A. McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City NEVILLE, JR., DREW • Ranked Number One • Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City RICHARDS, PHIL R. Richards & Connor, Tulsa WOHLGEMUTH, JOEL L. Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell, Tulsa

FARRIS, JOSEPH R. Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa

Annis, Jennifer R., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa Barrett, Gayle L., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Brennan, Elise Dunitz, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Burkett, Teresa Meinders, Conner & Winters, Tulsa Cooper, Mary Quinn, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Dale, Angelyn L., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa Donovan, Erin, Erin Donovan & Associates, Tulsa Hasenfratz, Sally A., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City Kempfert, Amy E., Best & Sharp, Tulsa Long, Karen L., Rosenstein Fist & Ringold, Tulsa Martin, Linda Crook, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa Mathis, Rachel C., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa McConnell-Corbyn, Laura, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City

Morse, Judy Hamilton, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Neal, Kathy R., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa Ottaway, Cynda C., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City Petersen, Catherine Holland, Petersen Henson Meadows Pecore & Peot, Norman Riggs, Lisa R., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa Robertson, Moura A.J., Robertson Cornell, Tulsa Scoggins, Linda G., Scoggins & Cross, Oklahoma City Shields, Susan B., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Sine, Amy J., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City Ternes, Mary Ellen, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City Turner, Elaine R., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City Tyrrell, Elizabeth D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City

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JONATHAN D. ECHOLS**

RICHARD E. SMALLEY IV

RICHARD E. SMALLEY III

AMY L. HOWE

BENJAMIN P. SISNEY

M. EILEEN ECHOLS*

LINDSEY W. ANDREWS

DAVID W. ECHOLS*

*CHOSEN TO 2012 SUPER LAWYERS **CHOSEN TO 2012 RISING STARS

ECHOLS, ECHOLS & SMALLEY Echols, Echols & Smalley was formed by the joining of Smalley & Associates with Echols & Associates, a law firm established in 1979. The merger was the result of their shared values of integrity, professionalism and quality client service. The firm’s eight attorneys have a combined experience of more than 124 years in the practice of family law.

The firm is primarily engaged in contested and complex family law cases, including valuation and division of marital estates, determination of marital and separate property, business valuations, requests for and defense of support alimony, contested child custody, visitation and support, paternity, guardianship, wills and probate and domestic violence.

The firm’s managing attorney and senior litigator, M. Eileen Echols, has established an innovative team approach to the practice of family law. Each case is assigned a minimum of two attorneys who work together with the firm’s other attorneys to provide quality legal services, effective, well-conceived strategies, and the utmost personal attention.

M. Eileen Echols is a former Family Law Judge, twice-named Outstanding Family Law Judge for the State of Oklahoma by the OBA’s Family Law Section. She serves as a part-time Administrative Law Judge for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. She previously served on the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for eight years, by

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appointment of the Governor. David W. Echols is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Both David and Eileen are former chairs of the OBA’s Family Law Section, former adjunct law professors, and both are frequent lecturers on the topic of family law. Senior litigator Richard E. Smalley III brings a wealth of skill and experience to the firm. He has distinguished himself as an outstanding family law attorney, earning the respect of judges and peers.

The Echols and Smalley are joined by their sons, Jonathan D. Echols and Richard E. Smalley IV. Jonathan Echols was named a Rising Stars honoree in Oklahoma Super Lawyers® magazine for 2011 and 2012. He was recently elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Completing the team are distinguished attorneys Amy L. Howe, Lindsey W. Andrews and Benjamin P. Sisney. Sisney joined the firm in 2010, following a two-year clerkship with a United States District Judge in Tulsa.

ECHOLS, ECHOLS & SMALLEY 9925 South Pennsylvania, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73159 PH: (405) 691-2648 FX: (405) 691-5648

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PRACTICE AREA INDEX Administrative Law ........................................S-6 Alternative Dispute Resolution......................S-6 Antitrust Litigation .........................................S-6 Appellate ........................................................S-6 Banking...........................................................S-6 Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights...........S-6 Bonds/Government Finance..........................S-6 Business Litigation .........................................S-6 Business/Corporate ..................................... S-10 Civil Litigation Defense ................................ S-10 Civil Rights/First Amendment ......................S-12 Class Action/Mass Torts................................S-12 Construction Litigation .................................S-12 Construction/Surety......................................S-12 Consumer Law...............................................S-12 Criminal Defense ...........................................S-12 Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI..........................S-12 Elder Law .......................................................S-14 Employee Benefits/ERISA ............................S-14 Employment & Labor ....................................S-14 Employment Litigation: Defense ..................S-14 Employment Litigation: Plaintiff ..................S-14 Energy & Natural Resources .........................S-14 Environmental ...............................................S-16 Environmental Litigation ..............................S-16 Estate & Trust Litigation................................S-16 Estate Planning & Probate............................S-16 Family Law.....................................................S-16 First Amendment/Media/Advertising..........S-16 General Litigation..........................................S-16 Government Relations ..................................S-16 Health Care ....................................................S-16 Insurance Coverage .......................................S-16 Intellectual Property......................................S-17 Intellectual Property Litigation .....................S-17 Mergers & Acquisitions .................................S-17 Native American Law ....................................S-17 Personal Injury Defense: General .................S-17 Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice ...................................S-18 Personal Injury Defense: Products ...............S-18 Personal Injury Plaintiff: General..................S-18 Personal Injury Plaintiff: Medical Malpractice ...................................S-19 Personal Injury Plaintiff: Products ................S-19 Professional Liability: Defense......................S-19 Professional Liability: Plaintiff ......................S-19 Real Estate.....................................................S-19 Securities & Corporate Finance ....................S-19 Securities Litigation ......................................S-19 Tax ..................................................................S-19 Transportation/Maritime ..............................S-19 Utilities...........................................................S-19

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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Turpen, Michael C., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Oklahoma City, 405-843-9909

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Barghols, Steven L., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5500 Pg. S-4 Margo, Robert C., Law Office of Robert C. Margo, Oklahoma City, 405-286-3636 Paulk, Joseph H., Dispute Resolution Consultants, Tulsa, 918-382-0300 Rothman, John D., Oklahoma Mediation/Arbitration Service, Tulsa, 918-747-6886 Spears, Larry M., Larry M. Spears Law Office, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5605

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ANTITRUST LITIGATION Meyers, D. Kent, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7729 Pg. S-4

APPELLATE Brightmire, Jon E., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5258 Ellis, Jr., Harvey D., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7743 Ford, Richard C., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Medina, J. Michael, Frederic Dorwart, Tulsa, 918-583-9922 Muchmore, Clyde A., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7734 Pg. S-4

BANKING Betow, Gary L., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5714 Blaney, Kevin, Blaney & Tweedy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8445 Crum, C. Bruce, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2247 Hassell, Jeffrey D., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4823 McSpadden, Gary R., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, 918-592-9800 McVay, Jr., Melvin R., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Phansalkar, Kiran A., Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City, 405-272-5711 Pringle, Laura N., Pringle & Pringle, Oklahoma City, 405-848-4810 Sorem, Gentra Abbey, Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8986

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR/ DEBTOR RIGHTS Bratton II, Sam G., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Bryant, Gary A., Mock Schwabe Waldo Elder Reeves & Bryant, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1110

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Bugg, Steven W., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Craige, Mark A., Morrel Saffa Craige, Tulsa, 918-664-0800 Pg. S-4 Creekmore III, Thomas A., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0467 Elliott, Stephen W., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-507-4864 Finlayson, Mac D., Morrel Saffa Craige, Tulsa, 918-664-0800 Goldberg, Pamela H., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Gooding, O. Clifton, The Gooding Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-948-1978 Gould, Douglas N., Douglas N. Gould, Oklahoma City, 405-286-3338 Hall, Joel C., Mulinix Ogden Hall & Ludlam, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3800 Haupt, Robert J., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Howland, John E., Rosenstein Fist & Ringold, Tulsa, 918-585-9211 Jones, Doneen Douglas, Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Kline, Timothy D., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 McDonald, Gary M., McDonald McCann & Metcalf, Tulsa, 918-430-3700 Moriarty, Stephen J., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Nunn, David L., David L. Nunn, Edmond, 405-330-4053 Plourde, Ross A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2227 Schwabe, III, G. Blaine, Mock Schwabe Waldo Elder Reeves & Bryant, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1110 Soule, Steven W., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Swinson, Sidney K., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Pg. S-4 Trump, Timothy T., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8513 Tubb, Jerry, Fuller Tubb Bickford & Krahl, Oklahoma City, 405-235-2575 Turner, Andrew R., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8972 Vogt, James W., Reynolds Ridings Vogt & McCart, Oklahoma City, 405-232-8131

BONDS/GOVERNMENT FINANCE Skarky, Earl A., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7745

BUSINESS LITIGATION Balman, Steven K., Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa, 918-583-7129 Beam, Stephen D., Attorney at Law, Weatherford, 580-772-2900 Bickford, Warren F., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Bocock, Joseph H., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2256 Bomhoff, Timothy J., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2339 Bryant, David L., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Calvert, Randall K., Calvert Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-848-5000 Campbell, Allen, Kirk & Chaney, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1333 Carter, Lewis N., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Carwile, John J., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Pg. S-20 Chaney, James M., Kirk & Chaney, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1333 Cheek, David A., Cheek & Falcone, Oklahoma City, 405-286-9574 Clark, Guy, Northcutt Clark Gardner Hron & Brune, Ponca City, 580-762-1655 Cooper, Casey, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0832 Corbyn, Jr., George S., Corbyn Hampton, Oklahoma City, 405-239-7055 Pg. S-4 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-8

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TULSA, OK Left to right: Daniel B. Graves*, W. Chad McLain*, Rachel E. Gusman

*Named to 2012 Super Lawyers ®

Serious Lawyers for Serious Injuries Graves McLain PLLC represents victims of catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Our experienced attorneys take on corporate interests, big firms and diverse complex cases. We work diligently to turn our clients’ lives around after a tragedy.

From the moment we take a case, our entire team is committed to securing the best result possible. We don’t take shortcuts. Our firm operates under the philosophy that superior legal representation is best achieved by spending a high volume of time and monetary resources on our cases. Our goal is to level the playing field for our clients.

We pursue every case with integrity, hard work and dedication. We are an AV-rated firm, the highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Medical Malpractice, Serious Injury & Wrongful Death Claims

Boulder Towers 1437 South Boulder Ave. Suite 1010 Tulsa, OK 74119 ph. 918-359-6600 fx. 918-359-6605

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Crapster, Gary C., Steidley & Neal, Tulsa, 918-513-3521 Dahnke, George W., Abowitz Timberlake Dahnke & Gisinger, Oklahoma City, 405-236-4645 DeMoss, Renee, GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 DeMuro, Paul, Frederic Dorwart, Tulsa, 918-583-9957 Dowdell, John E., Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell, Tulsa, 918-583-7571 Pg. S-4 Dunagan, Sidney G., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5503 Edwards, Joe E., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-5414 Ferguson, Tom Q., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Fitzgerald, Craig A., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Fogleman, Amelia A., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Geister III, Charles E., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Pg. S-4 Giddens, Jared D., Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City, 405-272-5711 Gilliland, Jr., Robert H., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2262 Goodman, Jimmy K., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7717 Grimm, William R., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9 Hampton, Joe M., Corbyn Hampton, Oklahoma City, 405-239-7055 Pg. S-4 Heatly, John B., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Hermes, John N., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2258 Pg. S-4 Herrold, David H., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Herrold, Jack N., Sneed Lang Herrold, Tulsa, 918-588-1313 Hicks, James R., Morrel Saffa Craige, Tulsa, 918-664-0800

Hilsher, Gerald L., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3036 Hix, Richard P., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3016 Hoch III, William H., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Hodges, James C., Eller & Detrich, Tulsa, 918-747-8900 Holladay, Don G., Holladay & Chilton, Oklahoma City, 405-236-2343 Howard, Oliver S., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4826 Pg. S-4 Imel, John M., Moyers Martin Santee & Imel, Tulsa, 918-582-5281 Keglovits, David E., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4827 King, Michael J., Winters & King, Tulsa, 918-494-6868 Kirk, James A., Kirk & Chaney, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1333 Pg. S-4 Ladner, Thomas M., Ladner Little & Eldredge, Tulsa, 918-582-3032 Leach, William S., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-587-0000 Pg. S-4 Leibrock, Fred A., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Lewis, G. Michael, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5314 Love, III, R. Richard, Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5711 Luthey, Jr., Graydon Dean, GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Lynch, Leslie L., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5500 Manning, Sean E., Shook & Johnson, Tulsa, 918-293-1122 Maye, Jr., Kieran D., Miller Dollarhide, Oklahoma City, 405-236-8541 McCampbell, Robert G., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Pg. S-4 McCann, James P., McDonald McCann & Metcalf, Tulsa, 918-430-3700 McClintock, Michael D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621

Morgan, Victor E., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, 918-592-9865 Morgan III, Mack J., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7727 Morse, Judy Hamilton, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7759 Pg. S-4 Mulinix, Russell L., Mulinix Ogden Hall & Ludlam, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3800 Mullins, M. Richard, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Murphy, Brooke S., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7735 O’Connor, Patrick D., Moyers Martin Santee & Imel, Tulsa, 918-582-5281 O’Connor, William W., Newton O’Connor Turner & Ketchum, Tulsa, 918-587-0101 Ogden, Richard C., Mulinix Ogden Hall & Ludlam, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3800 Perri, Michael R., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Peters, Stephen Q., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa, 918-587-3161 Pomeroy, David, Andrews Davis, Oklahoma City, 405-272-9241 Propester, Richard P., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7784 Ramsey, Mark H., Taylor Burrage Foster Mallett Downs Ramsey & Russell, Claremore, 918-343-4100 Reed, James M., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Ricketts, Ronald N., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4842 Robertson, Rob F., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5500 Robison, Reid E., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2260 Pg. S-4 Rowland, Scott R., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4862 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-10

Experience. Integrity. Commitment. Success.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Sara Smith**, Jack Brown*, William LaSorsa*, Adam Strange, Tadd Bogan**, Bradley Brown, Thomas Vogt*, Barbara Lane, Julia Strong, Tamera Childers**, Michael Copeland, James Weger*, John Cannon, SEATED: William Jones * Selected to 2012 Oklahoma Super Lawyers® ** Selected to 2012 Oklahoma Rising Stars

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SEATED (L TO R): Deirdre O. Dexter**, Allen E. Barrow Jr.**, William R. Grimm*, William E. Farrior**, Wm. Brad Heckenkemper* MIDDLE ROW: David A. Sturdivant†, Cori D. Powell†, Thomas D. Robertson*, Bruce E. Roach Jr.‡, David A. Johnson*, Bradley K. Beasley* BACK ROW: Gerald G. Stamper**, Christopher A. Barrow†, Robert B. Sartin*, John E. Harper Jr.†, Adam K. Marshall† *Present Super Lawyers® honoree, **Past Super Lawyers honoree, †Present Rising Stars honoree, ‡Past Rising Stars honoree

BARROW & GRIMM, P.C. BOESCHE MCDERMOTT LLP COUNSEL FOR THE BUSINESS OF LIFE Barrow & Grimm, P.C. and Boesche McDermott LLP have combined their talents to provide a greater array of services. The firms boast 20 attorneys to guide clients through every stage in their business enterprises. Of those 20, eleven were named to 2012 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars.

The lawyers serve corporate, partnership and individual clients in entrepreneurial matters including private and publicly held corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint ventures, trusts, foundations, banking and financial institutions, and individuals and government agencies.

SOLID BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Each firm has expertise in virtually every aspect of commercial and civil practice. Effective negotiators in contractual and financing matters, the lawyers are adept at minimizing risk. They assist with tax issues, employment matters, commercial transactions, oil and gas, venture capital generation, international business and development of organizational plans, and risk avoidance.

SEASONED LITIGATORS The litigation teams represent clients in state and federal courts, at the trial and appellate levels. Seasoned by experience, the trial lawyers handle disputes involving complex business arrangements; contractual, financial and securities issues; as well as corporate, estate administration, regulatory, intellectual property, tax, debtor and creditor, trade secrets, discrimination and

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wrongful discharge matters, whether through trial or resolution by alternative methods like arbitration or mediation.

FAR-REACHING EXPERTISE The firms’ expertise also includes construction law, estate planning and health care. Construction attorneys counsel sureties, private and public owners, general contractors, construction managers, design professionals, subcontractors and material suppliers in commercial construction, including contract negotiation, preparation and enforcement of lien and bond claims, and mediation, arbitration and litigation.

The firms’ estate planning and administration services help clients transfer wealth by minimizing estate taxes and probate expenses. And the firms’ health law practices meet the evolving demands of today’s complex health care environment.

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Rusher, James W., Albright Rusher & Hardcastle, Tulsa, 918-583-5800 Russell, John D., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Tulsa, 918-599-0621 Ryan, Patrick M., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Shandy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Pg. S-4 Sartin, Robert B., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9 Schmidt, Arthur W., Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City, 405-236-0478 Stakem, Ronald E., Clark Stakem Wood & Patten, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4271 Stidham, G. Steven, Sneed Lang Herrold, Tulsa, 918-588-1313

Sturdivant, James M., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4846 Pg. S-4 Taylor, Todd, Attorney at Law, Oklahoma City, 405-470-6649 Pg. S-20 Thompson, John M., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7774 Tippens, Terry W., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Pg. S-4 Todd, Jeff L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2269 Tomlinson, Robert D., Tomlinson Rust McKinstry Grable, Oklahoma City, 405-606-3351 Tucker, John H., Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa, 918-582-1173 Pg. S-4 Tuepker, Max C., Max C. Tuepker, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1700 Pg. S-20 Vaughan, Randall G., Pray Walker, Tulsa, 918-581-5513

Vogt, Thomas L., Jones Gotcher & Bogan, Tulsa, 918-581-8200 Wagner, Kenneth E., Latham Wagner Steele & Lehman, Tulsa, 918-970-2000 Walker, Ronald L., Tomlinson Rust McKinstry Grable, Oklahoma City, 405-606-3370 Ward, Stanley M., Ward & Glass, Norman, 405-360-9700 Webb, Drew D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2255 Webb, James R., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2246 Webber, Jr., Daniel G., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Shandy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Weger, James E., Jones Gotcher & Bogan, Tulsa, 918-581-8200 Whaley, Phillip G., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Shandy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Wilson, Ryan S., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Winter, Robert J., Pray Walker, Tulsa, 918-581-5523

BUSINESS/CORPORATE

LEFT TO RIGHT: Monty B. Bottom*, Amy Sherry Fischer*, Larry D. Ottaway*, Matthew D. Martin III**, David K. McPhail*, Glen D. Huff*, Gregg J. Lytle**, David A. Branscum*, Jason T. Rogers** *CHOSEN TO 2012 SUPER LAWYERS **CHOSEN TO 2012 RISING STARS

FOLIART, HUFF, OTTAWAY & BOTTOM OKLAHOMA CITY

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assists with contract negotiations and employment issues.

For more than 60 years, Foliart, Huff, Ottaway & Bottom has successfully represented clients in courtrooms across Oklahoma. The firm has attorneys also licensed to practice in Texas, Indiana and Arkansas.

EXPERIENCE AND EXCELLENCE The firm’s attorneys have consistently been named to Super Lawyers® and achieved high ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®.

The firm was recently honored as a “Best Law Firm” by Oklahoma Magazine in its “The Best of the Best 2011.”

The firm represents individuals and companies with particular expertise in medical malpractice, products liability and insurance matters. It represents large pharmaceutical and medical device companies, hospitals and physicians, extended care facilities, industrial and consumer product manufacturers, oil drilling and servicing companies, national insurers, and local businesses and individuals as both plaintiffs and defendants. The firm also provides consulting services to national, regional and local businesses to develop corporate policies and procedures, and

The firm’s lawyers maintain leadership positions in local and national professional organizations. Glen D. Huff serves on the Council on Judicial Complaints and Larry D. Ottaway has served on the Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission.

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Blalock, Thomas J., Commercial Law Group, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3001 Cason, Len, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Pg. S-4 Chambers, Jr., Lawrence T., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5207 Chandler, R. Jay, Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell, Tulsa, 918-583-7571 Coleman, W. Chris, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2234 Crane, C. Bretton, Pray Walker, Tulsa, 918-581-5500 Derrick, Gary W., Derrick & Briggs, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1900 Ferris, James H., Moyers Martin Santee & Imel, Tulsa, 918-582-5281 Fuller, Gary F., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Johnson, David A., Boesche McDermott, Tulsa, 918-583-1777 Pg. S-9 Larimore, James K., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 McKinney, David B., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4860 Nally, Thomas P., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0812 Nordin, J. Michael, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2215 O’Connor, John M., Newton O’Connor Turner & Ketchum, Tulsa, 918-587-0101 Paliotta, Armand, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Ray, Stephen W., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0415 Redwine, R. Kevin, Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8540 Robertson, John D., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Rubenstein, Michael A., Rubenstein & Pitts, Edmond, 405-340-1900 Self, Shannon, Commercial Law Group, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3001 Stinson, C. David, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2226 Stong, Roger A., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6614 Tomlins, Neal, Tomlins Law, Tulsa, 918-949-4411 Whitehill, Jr., William H., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621

CIVIL LITIGATION DEFENSE Baum, Jeffrey C., Richards & Connor, Tulsa, 918-585-2394 Bender, Gerald M., Smiling & Miller, Tulsa, 918-477-7500 Blongewicz, Mark K., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0451 Bottom, Monty B., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-10 Bryant, G. David, Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Cain, Timothy D., Wilson Cain & Acquaviva, Oklahoma City, 405-236-2600 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-12

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Collins, Christopher J., Collins Zorn & Wagner, Oklahoma City, 405-524-2070 Cordell, Jr., F. Thomas, Frailey Chaffin Cordell Perryman Sterkel McCalla & Brown, Chickasha, 405-224-0237 Donnell, Bradley K., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Downs, Darrell W., Taylor Burrage Foster Mallett Downs Ramsey & Russell, Claremore, 918-343-4100 Emmons, Shannon K., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Givens, Greg D., Edmonds Cole Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0322 Gladd, John S., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877

Heron, Michael J., Heron Fox & Trout, Edmond, 405-513-7111 Keester, Michael T., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Lee, David W., Lee Law Center, Oklahoma City, 405-848-1983 Lipe, Larry B., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8512 Martin, Timothy L., Looney Nichols & Johnson, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7641 Mathis, Rachel C., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0820 Pg. S-4 Neal, Jr., Charles D. “Buddy”, Steidley & Neal, McAlester, 918-423-4611 Ottaway, Larry D., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-4, S-10 Perrine, William D., Perrine McGivern Redemann Berry & Taylor, Tulsa, 918-382-1400

Poe, James E., Covington & Poe, Tulsa, 918-585-5537 Robinson, Eugene, The Robinson Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-587-2311 Williams, Betty Outhier, Betty Outhier Williams Law Office, Muskogee, 918-687-5425 Wilson, David D., Wilson Cain & Acquaviva, Tulsa, 918-583-4777 Wohlgemuth, Joel L., Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell, Tulsa, 918-583-7571 Pg. S-4 Woods, II, Maurice G., McAtee & Woods, Oklahoma City, 405-232-5067 Worten, III, Jesse J., Brewer Worten Robinett, Pawhuska, 918-287-2200 Zorn, Daniel K., Collins Zorn & Wagner, Oklahoma City, 405-524-2070

CIVIL RIGHTS/FIRST AMENDMENT Wood, Scott B., Wood Puhl and Wood, Tulsa, 918-742-0808

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS Banner, Mark, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Burrage, Michael, Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City, 405-516-7800 Pg. S-4 Edwards, Tony W., Edwards Law Firm, McAlester, 918-302-3700

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Hickey, John M., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa, 918-587-3161 Hoss, Henry D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Mathis, Stephan S., Smakal Munn & Mathis, Tulsa, 918-582-3400 Metcalf, Steven K., McDonald McCann & Metcalf, Tulsa, 918-430-3703 Steele, Mark T., Latham Wagner Steele & Lehman, Tulsa, 918-382-7523

CONSTRUCTION/SURETY Rupert, Anton J., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700

CONSUMER LAW Humphreys, David, Humphreys Wallace Humphreys, Tulsa, 918-747-5300 Wallace, Luke J., Humphreys Wallace Humphreys, Tulsa, 918-747-5300

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Brunton, Paul D., Morrel Saffa Craige, Tulsa, 918-664-0800 Coyle, III, John W., Coyle Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-232-1988 Gordon, Jr., Jack E., Gordon and Gordon, Claremore, 918-341-7322 Gotcher, Warren, Gotcher and Beaver, McAlester, 918-423-0412 Henricksen, Mark, Henricksen & Henricksen, Oklahoma City, 405-609-1970 James, Gary J., Gary J. James & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-521-9900 Jones, Stephen, Jones Otjen & Davis, Enid, 580-242-5500 Krahl, Kevin E., Fuller Tubb Bickford & Krahl, Oklahoma City, 405-235-2575 Martin, Mack K., Martin Law Offices, Oklahoma City, 405-236-8888 Smallwood, Allen M., Attorney at Law, Tulsa, 918-582-1993 Wallace, II, Creekmore, Attorney at Law, Sapulpa, 918-224-1176 Wyatt, IV, Robert L., Wyatt Law Office, Oklahoma City, 405-234-5500

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI Edge, Bruce, Edge Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-582-6333 Fabian, Jr., Stephen G., Fabian and Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4384 Hosty, Thomas W., Hosty Law Office, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4040 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-14

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Hunsucker, John E., Hunsucker Legal Group, Oklahoma City, 405-231-5600 Monroe, Stanley D., Monroe & Associates, Tulsa, 918-592-1144

ELDER LAW Holmes, Lee M., Holmes Holmes & Neisent, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8455 Neisent, Tracy S., Holmes Holmes & Neisent, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8455

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/ERISA Blackwell, Debbie L., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5711 Freudenrich, Jr., Bill G., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3013 Hyde, James Dudley, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 McGrath, Steven W., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5684 Nix, Richard D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Papahronis, John A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2231 Prince, James C., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2309 Spencer, Mark D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Stewart, Leasa M., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5500 Wing, Martin R., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8551

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Court, Leonard, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7706 Pg. S-4 Davies, Shannon F., Lester Loving & Davies, Edmond, 405-844-9900

Deaton, Jo Anne, Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa, 918-582-1173 Donelson, Kevin R., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Doyle, Kevin P., Pray Walker, Tulsa, 918-581-5500 Hillis, R. Tom, Titus Hillis Reynolds Love Dickman & McCalmon, Tulsa, 918-587-6800 Long, Karen L., Rosenstein Fist & Ringold, Tulsa, 918-585-9211 Pg. S-4 Matthies, Mary Constance, Matthies Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-582-4400 Moore, James R., Moore & Vernier, Oklahoma City, 405-843-9675 Morgan, J. Daniel, Newton O’Connor Turner & Ketchum, Tulsa, 918-587-0101 Pataki, Leonard I., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Petrikin, J. Ronald, Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5683 Plumb, Charles S., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3003 Priest, Jim T., Rubenstein & Pitts, Edmond, 405-705-1117 Quillin, Paula J., Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa, 918-583-7129 Robertson, Thomas D., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9 Snapp, Randall J., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, 918-592-9855 Strecker, David E., Strecker & Associates, Tulsa, 918-582-1716 Tubb, Jeremy, Fuller Tubb Bickford & Krahl, Oklahoma City, 405-235-2575 Turner, W. Kirk, Newton O’Connor Turner & Ketchum, Tulsa, 918-587-0101 Van Dyke, Peter T., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Wilkes, Keith A., Newton O’Connor Turner & Ketchum, Tulsa, 918-587-0101

Wilkin, III, R. Charles, GlassWilkin, Tulsa, 918-582-7100 Wood, Elizabeth Scott, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2270

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE Barrett, Gayle L., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Pg. S-4 Brightmire, Kristen L., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5204 Broussard, Steven A., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Carney, Timothy A., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Cremin, J. Patrick, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Pg. S-4 Dale, Angelyn L., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0558 Pg. S-4 Fields, Roberta Browning, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2366 Fulkerson, Sam R., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2369 Lauderdale, Michael F., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Lohrke, Mary L., Titus Hillis Reynolds Love Dickman & McCalmon, Tulsa, 918-587-6800 Love, Kimberly Lambert, Titus Hillis Reynolds Love Dickman & McCalmon, Tulsa, 918-587-6800 Neal, Kathy R., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-587-0000 Pg. S-4 Puckett, Tony G., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Timberlake, Sarah J., Abowitz Timberlake Dahnke & Gisinger, Oklahoma City, 405-236-4645 Turner, Elaine R., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2804 Pg. S-4 Whatley, Nathan L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2365 Zachritz, Anne E., Andrews Davis, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8756

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Mahaffey, Gregory L., Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City, 405-694-4472 Moricoli, Jr., John C., Moricoli & Schovanec, Oklahoma City, 405-235-3357 Noulles, Richard B., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Pepper, David E., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Ragsdale, Terry D., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Reeves, John R., Mock Schwabe Waldo Elder Reeves & Bryant, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1110 Satrom, James D., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Smith, Michael E., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2828 Tisdal, Mart, Tisdal & O’Hara, Clinton, 580-323-3964 Walker, L. Mark, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Williams, Jr., D. Kenyon (“Ken”), Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0519

ENVIRONMENTAL Anderson, William C., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5283 Jantzen, Stephen L., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Shandy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Landreth, Lloyd W., Landreth Law Firm, Jenks, 918-296-0460

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www.landrethlaw.com Shandy, Donald K., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Shandy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Ternes, Mary Ellen, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2303 Pg. S-4

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION Burnett, LeAnne, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Joyce, Robert J., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-587-0000 Martin, Linda Crook, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Pg. S-4

ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION Brown, Jack L., Jones Gotcher & Bogan, Tulsa, 918-581-8200 Milton, James C., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0523

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Balentine, Jerry D., Jerry D. Balentine & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-946-4500 Bass, John A., Bass Law, El Reno, 405-262-4040 Brown, III, Gary L., Brown & Associates, Enid, 580-234-6600 Curnutte, Mark W., Logan & Lowry, Vinita, 918-256-7511 Donovan, Erin, Erin Donovan & Associates, Tulsa, 918-747-3788 Pg. S-4 Ellis, Hal Wm., Hal Wm. Ellis, Stillwater, 405-743-3770 Farris, Robert S., Rogers and Bell, Tulsa, 918-582-5201 McAlister, Lloyd G., McAlister McAlister & McKinnis, Edmond, 405-359-0701 Mee, Jr., John W., Mee Mee Hoge & Epperson, Oklahoma City, 405-848-9100 Mock, Randall D., Mock Schwabe Waldo Elder Reeves & Bryant, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1110 Nemec, Michael L., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Ottaway, Cynda C., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7736 Pg. S-4 Owens, Robyn, The Owens Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-587-0021 Postic, Jr., Martin, Postic & Bates, Oklahoma City, 405-691-5080 Riseling, Ted M., Riseling & Rhodes, Tulsa, 918-747-0111 Shacklett, Curtis J., Barber & Bartz, Tulsa, 918-599-7755 Shields, Susan B., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2311 Pg. S-4

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Sine, Amy J., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Pg. S-4 Spivey, Stacey D., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Trudgeon, Jon H., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Will, Henry G., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5690 Wright, J. Ron, Wright Stout & Wilburn, Muskogee, 918-682-0091

FAMILY LAW Blevins, Paul E., Blevins Law Office, Pryor, 918-825-4750 Cantrell, Brita Haugland, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-587-0000 Christensen, Cathy M., Cathy Christensen & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-752-5565 Daniel, Sam P., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Pg. S-4 Eagleton, Richard J., Eagleton Eagleton & Harrison, Tulsa, 918-584-0462 Echols, David W., Echols Echols & Smalley, Oklahoma City, 404-691-2648 Pg. S-5 Y AYBCKDR Echols, M. Eileen, Echols Echols & Smalley, Oklahoma City, 405-691-2648 Pg. S-5 Evans, Rees T., Attorney at Law, Oklahoma City, 405-254-4009 Ford, Jon R., Jon R. Ford, Enid, 580-234-0253 Fry, Jr., Robert G., Fry & Elder, Tulsa, 918-585-1107 Gassaway, Kevin T., Gassaway Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-592-6800 Gotwals, James R., James R. Gotwals and Associates, Tulsa, 918-599-7088 Grundy, Bradley A., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0452 Hester, Jon L., Hester Schem Hester & Deason, Edmond, 405-705-5900 Irish, Jennifer E., Irish Law Firm, Edmond, 405-285-2776 Johnson, N. Scott, N. Scott Johnson and Associates, Tulsa, 918-794-3333 Jones Edwards, Nicholle, Mullins Hirsch Edwards Heath White & Martinez, Oklahoma City, 405-235-2335 LaSorsa, William G., Jones Gotcher & Bogan, Tulsa, 918-581-8200 McConnell-Corbyn, Laura, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Pg. S-4 Mullins, Michael L., Mullins Hirsch Edwards Heath White & Martinez, Oklahoma City, 405-235-2335 Munn, Justin B., Smakal Munn & Mathis, Tulsa, 918-582-3400 Peabody, Bruce A., Attorney at Law, Bartlesville, 918-336-4100 Petersen, Catherine Holland, Petersen Henson Meadows Pecore & Peot, Norman, 405-329-3307 Pg. S-4 Ratheal, Donelle H., Ratheal Maggard & Fortune, Oklahoma City, 405-842-6342 Raynolds, II, William F., Hood & Raynolds, Tulsa, 918-583-5825 Rineer, Hugh V., Leonard & Rineer, Tulsa, 918-583-8700 Robertson, Moura A.J., Robertson Cornell, Tulsa, 918-382-9332 Pg. S-4 Scarth, Bill R., Scarth & Rahmeier, Claremore, 918-341-3303 Schem, Charles O., Hester Schem Hester & Deason, Edmond, 405-705-5900 Smakal, Kelly A., Smakal Munn & Mathis, Tulsa, 918-582-3400 Szlichta, Christopher D., Szlichta and Ramsey, Stillwater, 405-377-3393 Tracy, David A., Naylor Williams & Tracy, Tulsa, 918-582-8000 Tucker, Phillip J., Tucker Law Firm, Edmond, 405-348-1789 Wagner, II, Richard A., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0424 Pg. S-4 Williams, Don E., Naylor Williams & Tracy, Tulsa, 918-582-8000

FIRST AMENDMENT/MEDIA/ ADVERTISING Epstein, Jon A., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2828 Nelon, Robert D., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2805

GENERAL LITIGATION Abowitz, Murray E., Abowitz Timberlake Dahnke & Gisinger, Oklahoma City, 405-236-4645 Pg. S-4 Burrage, Sean, Taylor Burrage Foster Mallett Downs Ramsey & Russell, Claremore, 918-343-4100 Carlson, Alan R., Garrison Brown & Carlson, Bartlesville, 918-336-2520 Pg. S-20 Chilton, Gary S., Holladay & Chilton, Oklahoma City, 405-236-2343 Conger, J. William, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Dace, Robert W., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Felty, Michael C., Lytle Soule & Curlee, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7471 Green, Gerald P., Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1611 Heckenkemper, Wm. Brad, Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9 Jackson, Douglas L., Gungoll Jackson Collins Box & Devoll, Enid, 580-234-0436 Little, Christine D., Ladner Little & Eldredge, Tulsa, 918-582-3032 O’Hara, Jr., Patrick, Tisdal & O’Hara, Edmond, 405-471-5226 Petty, David K., David K. Petty, Guymon, 580-338-5484 Richardson, Gary L., Richardson Richardson Boudreaux Keesling, Tulsa, 918-492-7674 Robinett, Bruce W., Brewer Worten Robinett, Bartlesville, 918-336-4132 Robinett, Tracy W., Robinett & Murphy, Tulsa, 918-592-3699 Russell, Clint, Taylor Burrage Foster Mallett Downs Ramsey & Russell, Claremore, 918-343-4100 Stall, Douglas E., Stall Stall & Thompson, Tulsa, 918-743-6201 Taylor, Stratton, Taylor Burrage Foster Mallett Downs Ramsey & Russell, Claremore, 918-343-4100 Thomas, Terry M., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, 918-592-9845 Walters, Joseph E., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Whitten, Reggie N., Whitten Burrage, Oklahoma City, 405-516-7800 Pg. S-4

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Edmondson, W.A. Drew, GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5500

HEALTH CARE Brennan, Elise Dunitz, Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5711 Pg. S-4 Bullock, Louis W., Bullock Bullock and Blakemore, Tulsa, 918-584-2001 Burkett, Teresa Meinders, Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8592 Pg. S-4 Frogge, S. Gregory, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2283 Glass, Robert S., GlassWilkin, Tulsa, 918-582-7100 Gordon, Kevin D., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Joseph, Michael E., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Loomis, Cori H., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-234-3238 Rieger, Karen S., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7788 Scoggins, Linda G., Scoggins & Cross, Oklahoma City, 405-239-4300 Pg. S-4 Smith, Barry L., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-587-0000 Tyrrell, Elizabeth D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2217 Pg. S-4

INSURANCE COVERAGE Ables, J. Angela, Kerr Irvine Rhodes & Ables, Oklahoma City, 405-272-9221 Acquaviva, Jr., Joseph T., Wilson Cain & Acquaviva, Oklahoma City, 405-236-2600 Butler, Jr., Roger N., Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest, Tulsa, 918-494-5905 Cathcart, William R., Cathcart & Dooley, Oklahoma City, 405-524-1110

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BY PRACTICE AREA Dreyer, Mark E., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5711 Green, Jr., James E., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8516 Haskins, III, Walter D., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Mullins, Glen, Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 Murphy, Jr., Lawrence R., Robinett & Murphy, Tulsa, 918-592-3699 Nelson, Robert W., Nelson Roselius Terry & Morton, Edmond, 405-705-3600 Richards, Phil R., Richards & Connor, Tulsa, 918-585-2394 Pg. S-4 Welch, Mort G., Welch & Smith, Oklahoma City, 405-286-0801

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Blue, Rachel, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-587-0000 Brown, Dennis D., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Tulsa, 918-599-0621 Dougherty, III, Clifford C., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2302 McCarthy, Randall K., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2300 Rahhal, Anthony L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2306 Watt, Terry L., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Tulsa, 918-599-0621

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION Breedlove, Roy C., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Tulsa, 918-599-0621 Free, Jr., Phillip L., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2878 Kenney, John A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2244 Pg. S-4 Rogers, G. Neal, G. Neal Rogers, Oklahoma City, 214-997-4440

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Brown, Elizabeth K., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Cooke, Michael D., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0414 Curry, Robert A., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5725 Davis, Steven C., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Lees, C. Ray, Commercial Law Group, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3001 McFall, D. Keith, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2370

NATIVE AMERICAN LAW McBride III, D. Michael, Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, 918-592-9800 Norman, Jr., William R., Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker, Oklahoma City, 405-602-9425 Pg. S-20 Ward, Stephen R., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5711

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: GENERAL Arnold, Shawn E., Lytle Soule & Curlee, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7471 Brewer, Michael W., Hiltgen & Brewer, Oklahoma City, 405-605-9000 Davis, George D., Tomlinson Rust McKinstry Grable, Oklahoma City, 405-606-3350 Donchin, David B., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 Durbin, II, Gerald E., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 Pg. S-4 Folluo, Dan S., Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa, 918-582-1173 Hornbeek, Richard E., Hornbeek Vitali & Braun, Oklahoma City, 405-236-8600 Johnson, J. Logan, Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 Latham, Jr., Bobby L., Latham Wagner Steele & Lehman, Tulsa, 918-382-7523 Looney, Jr., Robert D., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2828 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-18

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Mullins, M. Glen, Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 Smiling, A. Mark, Smiling & Miller, Tulsa, 918-477-7500 Starr, Jon D., McGivern & Gilliard, Tulsa, 918-693-0754 Steidley, Jr., W.G. “Gil”, Steidley & Neal, Tulsa, 918-664-4612

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Annis, Jennifer R., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Pg. S-4 Barkley, C. Michael, The Barkley Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-599-9991 Best, Timothy G., Best & Sharp, Tulsa, 918-582-1234 Branscum, David A., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-10 Callahan, Karen L., Rodolf & Todd, Tulsa, 918-295-2100 Clarke, Margaret M., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0468 Connor, Jr., James W., Richards & Connor, Tulsa, 918-585-2394 Fiasco, William A., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Glendening, Jeffrey A., Glendening McKenna & Prescott, Tulsa, 918-494-7037 Hendrickson, Russell L., Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1611 Huff, Glen D., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-10 Kempfert, Amy E., Best & Sharp, Tulsa, 918-582-1234 Pg. S-4 Matlock, Malinda S., Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, Oklahoma City, 405-552-5230 McKee, Sean H., Best & Sharp, Tulsa, 918-582-1234

McPhail, David K., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-10 Nellis, Gregory D., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Ogletree, L. Earl, Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City, 405-232-1211 Paul, John R., The Paul Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-584-2583 Rodolf, Stephen J., Rodolf & Todd, Tulsa, 918-295-2100 Pg. S-4 Sewell, Randall L., Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City, 405-232-1211 Sharpe, G. Calvin, Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Walters, Hilton H., Rife Walters & Stanley, Oklahoma City, 405-235-3800 Wiggins, John, Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City, 405-232-1211 Pg. S-4

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: PRODUCTS Alexander, Jr., Robert H., The Law Office of Robert H. Alexander Jr., Oklahoma City, 405-232-0803 Cook, Rodney L., Jennings Cook & Teague, Oklahoma City, 405-609-6000 Cooper, Mary Quinn, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3065 Pg. S-4 Curran, Jeffrey, GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5500 Elder, Jr., A. Thomas, Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Fischer, Amy Sherry, Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-10 Hiltgen, Cary E., Hiltgen & Brewer, Oklahoma City, 405-605-9000 Jennings, III, James A., Jennings Cook & Teague, Oklahoma City, 405-609-6000 Richardson, Andrew L., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3066

JERRY L. MCCOMBS

JERRY L. MCCOMBS, P.C. 117 North Central Ave. PO Box 59 Idabel, OK 74745 PH: (580) 286-3363 PH: (800) 432-5234 FX: (580) 286-2163 mccombspc@yahoo.com

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL Jerry L. McCombs is a sole practitioner in Idabel, OK. He belongs to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, the highest rating for ethics and competency. McCombs has served on the Oklahoma Bar Association’s board of governors, the Oklahoma Council on Judicial Complaints, and the Oklahoma Bar Foundation. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Courts of Appeals; 5th and 10th Circuits; U.S. District Courts; Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma; Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas; Eastern District of Texas; and all state courts in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

He is a member of several plaintiffs’ trial lawyer organizations, including the Oklahoma Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. McCombs has obtained numerous settlements and verdicts of $1 million or more.

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Steichen, Thomas E., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3062 Teague, J. Derrick, Jennings Cook & Teague, Oklahoma City, 405-609-6000 Whitmire, Lyndon W., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Wolfe, Thomas G., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Woodard, III, John R., Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa, 918-583-7129 Pg. S-4 Zuckerman, Harold C., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3064

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL Abel, Ed, Abel Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-239-7046 Atkins, Jeffrey R., Atkins & Markoff, Oklahoma City, 405-607-8757 Bachman, Gary C., Holloway Dobson & Bachman, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8593 Barkett, Michael L., The Barkett Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-582-6900 Pg. S-3 Belote, James A., Stipe Harper Laizure Uselton Belote Maxcey & Thetford, Oklahoma City, 405-524-2268 Bernstein, David, Bernstein Law Firm, Norman, 405-329-1484 Bialick, Mark E., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 Pg. S-4 Bisher, Rick W., Ryan Bisher Ryan Phillips & Simons, Oklahoma City, 405-528-4567 Pg. S-20 Blue, Michael M., Blue Law, Oklahoma City, 405-625-2583 Brewster, Clark O., Brewster & De Angelis, Tulsa, 918-528-4259 Burch, Derek K., Burch Georg & Germany, Oklahoma City, 405-239-7711 Corley, E. Terrill, E. Terrill Corley & Associates, Tulsa, 918-744-6641 Edem, Emmanuel E., Norman & Edem, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0200 Edwards, Mark, Edwards Law Firm, McAlester, 918-302-3700 Fortney, Guy A., Brewster & De Angelis, Tulsa, 918-528-4259 Frasier, James E., Frasier Frasier & Hickman, Tulsa, 918-584-4724 Halley, Duke, Halley Talbot & Smithton, Oklahoma City, 405-602-5600 Handley, Jr., Fletcher D., The Handley Law Center, El Reno, 405-295-1924 Homsey, Gary B., Homsey Law Center, Oklahoma City, 405-843-9923 Isaacs, Garvin A., Garvin A. Isaacs, Oklahoma City, 405-232-2060 Jones, Mike, Mike Jones, Bristow, 918-367-3303 Laizure, Anthony M., Laizure & Thetford, Tulsa, 918-749-0749 Loftis, Jim, Loftis & Barnard, Norman, 405-366-1400 Mallett, Bradley H., Taylor Burrage Foster Mallett Downs Ramsey & Russell, Claremore, 918-343-4100 McCombs, Jerry L., Jerry L. McCombs, Idabel, 580-286-3363 Pg. S-18 Norman, John B., Norman & Edem, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0200 Norman, John W., Norman & Edem, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0200 Pg. S-4 Riggs, M. David, Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa, 918-587-3161 Tawwater, Larry A., Tawwater Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-607-1400 Vitali, John E., Hornbeek Vitali & Braun, Oklahoma City, 405-236-8600 West, Bradley C., The West Law Firm, Shawnee, 405-275-0040 West, Terry W., The West Law Firm, Shawnee, 405-275-0040 Pg. S-4 White, Jr., Joe E., White & Weddle, Oklahoma City, 405-463-9922 Zelbst, John P., Zelbst Holmes & Butler, Lawton, 580-248-4844

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BY PRACTICE AREA PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Berry, III, Howard K., Berry Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-524-1040 Brooks, Gary L., Gary L. Brooks & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-840-1066 Butts, Benjamin J., Butts & Marrs, Oklahoma City, 405-608-0098 Clark, Steven E., Clark & Mitchell, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8488 De Angelis, Jennifer L., Brewster & De Angelis, Tulsa, 918-528-4259 Graves, Daniel B., Graves McLain, Tulsa, 918-359-6600 Horton, Steven T., Horton & Neighbors, Oklahoma City, 405-606-8080 Marrs, Jr., Perry T., Butts & Marrs, Oklahoma City, 405-608-0098 McCormick, Jr., John F., Sherwood & McCormick, Tulsa, 918-592-1144 Mitchell, Heather Johnson, Clark & Mitchell, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8488 Neighbors, Brent L., Horton & Neighbors, Oklahoma City, 405-606-8080 Riggs, Lisa R., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa, 918-587-3161 Pg. S-4 Shallcross, Richard A., Shallcross Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-592-1645 Sherwood, Ted, Sherwood & McCormick, Tulsa, 918-592-1144 Pg. S-4 Thiessen, Guy A., Carr & Carr, Tulsa, 918-747-1000

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS Atkinson, Michael P., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Pg. S-4

McKinnis, Todd A., McAlister McAlister & McKinnis, Edmond, 405-359-0701 Muratet, Elizabeth R., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4837 Rawlinson, Gary C., Crowe & Dunlevy, Norman, 405-321-7317 Riggs, Richard A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2265 Rosser IV, Malcolm E., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, 918-592-9838 Spradling, T. Scott, Spradling Kennedy & McPhail, Oklahoma City, 405-418-2700 Waldo, James R., Mock Schwabe Waldo Elder Reeves & Bryant, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1110

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE Berman, Mark D., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8961 Canada, W. Deke, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Cooper, H. Wayne, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Gustafson, Del L., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0413 Melgaard, Robert J., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8973 Moore, Jr., Lynnwood R., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5691 Newsome, Jr., P. David, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0831 Rockett, D. Joe, Andrews Davis, Oklahoma City, 405-272-9241 Timmons, Jeanette C., Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City, 405-272-5745

Heggy, Rodney J., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Neville, Jr., Drew, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Pg. S-4

TAX Blake, T. Michael, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2317 Callahan, Jennifer H., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2225 Craig, Richard D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Holloman, Jr., James H., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Hunt, Kenneth L., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0420 Larason, Timothy M., Andrews Davis, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8713 Ledgerwood, Steven T., Steven T. Ledgerwood, Norman, 405-701-2846 Miers, Jr., Sheppard F., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Saffa, Ronald J., Morrel Saffa Craige, Tulsa, 918-664-0800

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME Campbell, Stuart D., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5242 Coffey, Jr., Robert P., Coffey Gudgel & McDaniel, Tulsa, 918-292-8787 Paul, Chris A., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3037

SECURITIES LITIGATION

UTILITIES

Day, Bruce W., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700

Long, Curtis M., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Tulsa, 918-599-0621

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE Farris, Joseph R., Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa, 918-583-7129 Pg. S-4 Hill, W. Michael, Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest, Tulsa, 918-494-5905 McKenna, Bruce A., Glendening McKenna & Prescott, Tulsa, 918-494-7037 Rife, Gary A., Rife Walters & Stanley, Oklahoma City, 405-235-3800

Shook & Johnson is a civil litigation firm with an emphasis on employment and business law. The firm is proud to announce that Jonathan E. Shook, Partner, has once again been listed in Oklahoma Super Lawyers® magazine for his work in Employment Litigation and this year, Sean E. Manning, of Counsel, has also been recognized in Super Lawyers for his work in Business Litigation.

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PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: PLAINTIFF McLain, William C., Graves McLain, Tulsa, 918-359-6600

REAL ESTATE Allen, Zachary W., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Beasley, Bradley K., Boesche McDermott, Tulsa, 918-858-1735 Pg. S-9 Eagleton, IV, William L., Pray Walker, Tulsa, 918-581-5511 Elder, James C., Mock Schwabe Waldo Elder Reeves & Bryant, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1110 Epperson, Kraettli Q., Mee Mee Hoge & Epperson, Oklahoma City, 405-848-9100 Garbrecht, Robert L., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2254 Hardin, Jr., Lloyd T., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Hasenfratz, Sally A., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Pg. S-4 Hastie, John D., Phillips Murrah, Norman, 405-292-4445 Hill, Frank D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2259 Pg. S-4 Johnson, Robert M., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-755-1650 Kennedy, David D., Spradling Kennedy & McPhail, Oklahoma City, 405-418-2700 Laird, Michael S., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7700 Latham, Myrna Schack, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Lewallen, Jr., Joe C., Commercial Law Group, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3001

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JONATHAN E. SHOOK Employment Litigation: Plaintiff jshook@shookjohnson.com

Mr. Shook has successfully represented clients in most all employment law related matters including: wrongful termination harassment, discrimination and ERISA. He is licensed in all State and Federal courts of Oklahoma and is an AV® Preeminent™ rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Shook recently authored a chapter in an ABA published book on Workplace Harassment and is honored to have been recognized in Super Lawyers since 2008.

SEAN E. MANNING Business Litigation smanning@shookjohnson.com

Mr. Manning graduated from the University of Tulsa College of Law with the distinction of being selected for the Order of Barristers.

He is licensed in all State and Federal courts in Oklahoma and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He enjoys working closely with business owners and medical professionals to meet their business organizational, transactional and litigation needs. Mr. Manning is honored to be listed in Super Lawyers magazine.

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RICK W. BISHER

ALAN R. CARLSON

4323 Northwest 63rd Street Suite 110 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Tel: 405-528-4567 Fax: 405-525-2123 rbisher@rbrlawfirm.com www.rbrlawfirm.com

530 Southeast Delaware Avenue PO Box 1217 Bartlesville, OK 74005 Tel: 918-336-2520 Fax: 918-336-7709 gbcbblaw@aol.com www.gbclaw.com

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

GENERAL LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS

BUSINESS LITIGATION GENERAL LITIGATION BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR/DEBTOR RIGHTS

Rick W. Bisher is a co-owner of Ryan Bisher Ryan Phillips & Simons. As a result of achieving numerous personal injury verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million, Rick was invited to become a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, which are limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and excellence in advocacy. Less than 1 percent of U.S. lawyers are members.

Rick was also selected as one of ATLA’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Oklahoma. Rick is admitted to all state and federal Oklahoma district courts, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, and limits his practice to helping injured victims.

Alan R. Carlson has been litigating cases of all types, including personal injury cases, for over 30 years. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Carlson prides himself on representing the injured whether in a simple motor vehicle accident case or in complex litigation ranging from products liability and airplane disasters to bad faith insurance litigation. Mr. Carlson has settled numerous cases above $1 million. He frequently lectures on the areas of personal injury and trial-related matters.

John J. Carwile handles a wide variety of complex business and commercial disputes and litigation in state and federal courts across the United States. His practice includes contract and business tort disputes and litigation; trade and competition litigation; corporate and partnership disputes and litigation; bankruptcy litigation; creditors’ rights; securities litigation; and construction litigation and arbitration. He has significant experience in complex litigation and first-chair jury and non-jury trial experience in different courts and in complex arbitration proceedings and mediations. He is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Harvard Law School and clerked for the Honorable Stephanie K. Seymour on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

WILLIAM R. NORMAN, JR.

TODD TAYLOR

MAX C. TUEPKER

5761 Northwest 132nd Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Tel: 405-470-6649 Fax: 405-470-6643 todd.taylor@taylorlawokc.com www.taylorlawokc.com

1322 North Walker Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Tel: 405-235-1700 Fax: 405-235-1714 mtuepker@tuepker.com www.tuepkerlaw.com

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BUSINESS LITIGATION BANKING CLOSELY HELD BUSINESS

BUSINESS LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

Mr. Norman’s practice focuses on promoting and defending the rights of Indian tribes and tribal organizations. He advises tribal governments and their businesses on the development, operation, and regulation of tribal government and corporate infrastructure and gaming/economic ventures, from drafting tribal laws to negotiating complex financing transactions.

Mr. Norman has considerable litigation experience protecting and preserving tribal interests at the tribal, state, and federal level. Mr. Norman received his J.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1992 and his B.B.A. degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1989. He is an active member of the Oklahoma and District of Columbia bars, the Oklahoma Indian Bar Association, and various tribal bars, and serves as a Vice Chair of the ABA Native American Resources Committee.

Todd Taylor has practiced law in Oklahoma for over 26 years, and his practice has focused primarily in the areas of business and commercial litigation, trust and estate litigation, banking, and general corporate litigation. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous matters in various federal and state courts. His clients include banks, hospitals, physicians, attorneys, trust companies, oil-and-gas companies, and individuals. He has represented clients in numerous cases, which have been tried to verdict, and in over 100 arbitration matters. He is also a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors of Great Plains National Bank.

Max C. Tuepker specializes principally in a broad spectrum of business litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants, but also in plaintiffs’ civil damage cases and class actions on a more limited basis. With co-counsel, he has obtained the largest verdict in Oklahoma against the U.S. government, in the amount of $7 million, and the largest recorded personal injury verdict in Logan County, OK, in the amount of $4.5 million. He practices in all Oklahoma federal district and bankruptcy courts and in district courts statewide in Oklahoma. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Oklahoma Foundation since 1988.

RYAN BISHER RYAN PHILLIPS & SIMONS

HOBBS STRAUS DEAN & WALKER, LLP 101 Park Avenue Suite 700 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: 405-602-9425 Fax: 405-602-9426 wnorman@hobbsstraus.com www.hobbsstraus.com

JOHN J. CARWILE

GARRISON BROWN & CARLSON

ATKINSON, HASKINS, NELLIS, BRITTINGHAM, GLADD & CARWILE, P.C. 525 South Main Street Suite 1500 Tulsa, OK 74103 Tel: 918-582-8877 Fax: 918-585-8096 jcarwile@ahn-law.com www.ahn-law.com

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THE LIST

BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of May 9, 2012. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com.

Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page.

APPELLATE Free, Matthew B., Best & Sharp, Tulsa, 918-582-1234 LaBauve, Elizabeth Barnett, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6608

AVIATION Damnjanoska, Irena, Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621

BANKRUPTCY & CREDITOR/ DEBTOR RIGHTS Atkinson, Brendon S., Gungoll Jackson Collins Box & Devoll, Enid, 580-234-0436 Beatty, Regan Strickland, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7738 Bickle, Brandon C., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4817 Bruening, Brandee, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7739 Chilson, Andrew R., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-235-4100 Curran, J. Dillon, Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City, 405-272-5711 Dale, John D., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4859 Hackler, Bonnie N., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Ketter, Clayton D., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-606-4792 Kutmas, Chad J., McDonald McCann & Metcalf, Tulsa, 918-430-3705

BONDS/GOVERNMENT FINANCE Ellis, Nathan D., The Public Finance Law Group, Oklahoma City, 405-235-3413

BUSINESS LITIGATION Allen, Ryan M.T., Little Law Firm, Madill, 580-795-3397 Avery, Michael, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-270-6012 Barrow, Christopher A., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9 Bertman, Eugene K., McCormick & Bryan, Edmond, 405-225-2300 Bogan, Tadd J.P., Jones Gotcher & Bogan, Tulsa, 918-581-8200 Brockman, Matthew, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Bryan, N. Lance, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5256 Buettner, Jeremiah, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2241 Burden, Jared, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3026 Carlson, Robert J., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4873 Carsey, Daniel V., Conner & Winters, Oklahoma City, 405-272-5724 Christian, Jennifer K., Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 Cinocca, Tracy A., Tulsa Law Offices, Tulsa, 918-488-9117 Cottom, Karissa K., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Custer, Johnson W., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Dailey, Erin K., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4800 Elder, David A., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000

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Ensminger, Derek B., Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000 Esmond, Michael, Moyers Martin Santee & Imel, Tulsa, 918-582-5281 Evans, Kyle D., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Hampton, Amy E., Neuens Mitchell Freese, Tulsa, 918-749-9331 Hart, Elizabeth A., Richards & Connor, Tulsa, 918-585-2394 Helton, Scott R., Heroux & Helton, Tulsa, 918-582-3853

SCOTT R. HELTON HEROUX & HELTON Tulsa • 918-582-3853

www.herouxhelton.com Hunsinger, II, Rodney K., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Kane, Matthew C., Ryan Whaley Coldiron Shandy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6040 Kindelt, Mary E., McDonald McCann & Metcalf, Tulsa, 918-430-3706 Leffel, Lance E., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Lincecum, Gideon A., Holladay & Chilton, Oklahoma City, 405-236-2343 Loeffler, Daniel A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2248 Long, Heidi J., Holladay & Chilton, Oklahoma City, 405-236-2343 Ludlam, Jeffery S., Mulinix Ogden Hall & Ludlam, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3800 McKinstry, Toby M., Tomlinson Rust McKinstry Grable, Oklahoma City, 405-606-3353 Merkley, Nicholas V., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Nowlin, Bryan J., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0602 Pierce, Amy J., Corbyn Hampton, Oklahoma City, 405-239-7055 Powell, Cori D., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9 Rosell, Armando J., Mulinix Ogden Hall & Ludlam, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3800 Pg. S-24 Ross, David R., Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell, Tulsa, 918-583-7571 Rule, Brandon B., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Schneiter, Lance E., Andrews Davis, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8768 Shelton, Paige N., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8558 Simpson, Michael A., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Smith, Sara C., Jones Gotcher & Bogan, Tulsa, 918-581-8200 Stanford, Ainslie, Corbyn Hampton, Oklahoma City, 405-239-7055 Steiner, Geren T., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6687 Stinson, Sheila D., Kirk & Chaney, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1333 Sturdivant, David, Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9 Thrash, Amanda L., Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-582-1211 Vincent, Evan G.E., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6696 Warner, III, James E., Holladay & Chilton, Oklahoma City, 405-236-2343 Wheeler, Shannon P., Titus Hillis Reynolds Love Dickman & McCalmon, Tulsa, 918-587-6800 Woods, Christopher B., Crowe & Dunlevy, Tulsa, 918-592-9848 Woody, C. Russell, Hartzog Conger Cason & Neville, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7000

BUSINESS/CORPORATE Bomer, Luke A., Johnson & Jones, Tulsa, 918-584-6644 Bridges, Trent O., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2353 Denney, Cheryl Vinall, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Graves, John H., The Law Office of John H. Graves, Oklahoma City, 405-684-6735 Hetrick, Stephen M., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3029 Larimore, James W., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6643 Ratcliff, Marcus N., Latham Wagner Steele & Lehman, Tulsa, 918-382-7523 Smith, Joshua D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621

CIVIL LITIGATION DEFENSE Acord, Stacy L., McDaniel & Acord, Tulsa, 918-382-9200 Pg. S-24 Adams, Ellen A., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5520 Albers, Lindsey E., Latham Wagner Steele & Lehman, Tulsa, 918-970-2000 Benson, Sheila R., Edmonds Cole Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0322 Bruner, Jennifer A., Hiltgen & Brewer, Oklahoma City, 405-605-9000 Bryan, J. Spencer, Bryan & Terrill Law, Tulsa, 918-935-2777 Combs, Christopher T., Edmonds Cole Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0322 Day, Seth A., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2828 Deligans, R. Ryan, Durbin Larimore & Bialick, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9584 Dickerson, Jessica L., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3086 Gomez, Daniel, Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8984 Harper, Ryan C., Holden & Carr, Tulsa, 918-295-8888 Hixon, Stacie L., Steidley & Neal, Tulsa, 918-664-4612 Hullum, Patrick L., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2478 Kirkland, Nevin R., Edmonds Cole Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0322 Meek, Justin D., Bass Law, Oklahoma City, 405-262-4040 Oldfield, Ryan M., Oldfield & Buergler, Oklahoma City, 405-840-6800 Richer, John T., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0400 Roberts, Curtis J., Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa, 918-583-7129 Rogers, Jason T., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-10 Senger, David C., Coffey Gudgel & McDaniel, Tulsa, 918-292-8787 Vaughn, Christina M., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3004

CIVIL RIGHTS/FIRST AMENDMENT Powell, Courtney D., Lester Loving & Davies, Edmond, 405-844-9900

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS Ihrig, Chad E., Nelson Roselius Terry & Morton, Edmond, 405-705-3600 Morton, Derrick L., Nelson Roselius Terry & Morton, Edmond, 405-705-3600

CLOSELY HELD BUSINESS Marshall, Adam K., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-22

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BY PRACTICE AREA CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Mitchell, Brian L., Neuens Mitchell Freese, Tulsa, 918-749-9334 Swartz, Charles R., Robinett & Murphy, Tulsa, 918-592-3699

CONSTRUCTION/SURETY Harper, Jr., John E., Barrow & Grimm, Tulsa, 918-584-1600 Pg. S-9

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE Wheeler, Jennifer A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Daniels, J. Christopher, Law Office of J. Christopher Daniels, Oklahoma City, 405-600-9399 Lander, Melanie Dennis, Edge Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-582-6333 Loftis, C. Scott, Loftis Law Firm, Ponca City, 580-762-3661 Ray, Ryan A., Norman Wohlgemuth Chandler & Dowdell, Tulsa, 918-583-7571

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI Lee, Josh D., Ward Lee & Coats, Vinita, 918-323-9100

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/ERISA Smith, Eric S., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5711

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Avey, Leah M., Rubenstein & Pitts, Edmond, 405-340-1900

Bru, Courtney, Doerner Saunders Daniel & Anderson, Tulsa, 918-591-5339 Crawford, Rachel B., Newton O’Connor Turner & Ketchum, Tulsa, 918-587-0101 Funk, Robyn M., Titus Hillis Reynolds Love Dickman & McCalmon, Tulsa, 918-587-6800 Manning, Stephanie Johnson, Titus Hillis Reynolds Love Dickman & McCalmon, Tulsa, 918-587-6800 McDowell, Lindsay J., Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, Tulsa, 918-582-1173 Ramsey, Natalie K., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Reese, Jason A., Palmer Wantland, Oklahoma City, 405-235-6500 Whiting-Ralston, Sharolyn C., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-587-0000

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE Aspan, Molly A., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0595 Childers, Adam W., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-235-7741 Gattoni, Susanna, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2868 Johnson, Daniel P., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-234-3255 Reilly, Greg, Newton O’Connor Turner & Ketchum, Tulsa, 918-587-0101 Ross, Paul A., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Warmington, Courtney K., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6671

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF Vaught, Charles C., Armstrong & Lowe, Tulsa, 918-582-2500

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES Brown, Travis P., Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City, 405-694-4472 Evans, Rachel, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2204 Long, Laura J., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2372 McPherson, Cody J., Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City, 405-236-0478 Rose, Richard L., Mahaffey & Gore, Oklahoma City, 405-694-4472 Vahlberg, Mia, GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4803 Wegener, Meredith A., Gum Puckett & Mackechnie, Oklahoma City, 405-488-1212 Woolery, J. Todd, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2827

ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS Masters, Kelli M., Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621

ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION Farris, Matthew S., Rogers and Bell, Tulsa, 918-582-5201

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Gaither, Luke, Inglish & Gaither, Okmulgee, 918-756-5274 Hennigh, Kaleb K., Ewbank Hennigh & Mcvay, Enid, 580-234-4334 Hicks, Cory, Field and Hicks, Guymon, 580-338-6503 Murphy, Sara G., Legacy Legal Center, Oklahoma City, 405-253-6444

FAMILY LAW

Jacob Diesselhorst is honored to have been selected to Rising Stars for the second consecutive year. Diesselhorst is recognized as one of the most aggressive and well-thought-of young trial attorneys in Oklahoma. Opposing counsel, judges and colleagues alike recognize his hard work and compassionate prosecution of cases on behalf of his clients. He takes great pride in representing the victims and survivors of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death throughout Oklahoma.

For Justice….Contact Nix Law Group, PLLC

Archer, Trisha L., Archer Law, Tulsa, 918-619-9191 Bennett, John P., Mauldin & Bennett, Tulsa, 303-810-4237 Burden, Elizabeth Wells, Smakal Munn & Mathis, Tulsa, 918-582-3400 Childers, Tamera A., Jones Gotcher & Bogan, Tulsa, 918-581-8200 Cornell, Melissa F., Robertson Cornell, Tulsa, 918-382-9332 Earnhart, Heather Flynn, Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Tulsa, 918-594-0440 Echols, Jonathan D., Echols Echols & Smalley, Oklahoma City, 405-691-2648 Pg. S-5 Hester, Scott A., Hester Schem Hester & Deason, Edmond, 405-705-5900 Martinez, Tracey D., Mullins Hirsch Edwards Heath White & Martinez, Oklahoma City, 405-235-2335 McElroy, Jenny, Kirk & Chaney, Oklahoma City, 405-235-1333 McGill, LeAnne, McGill & Rodgers, Edmond, 405-285-8048 Pemberton, Trevor, Mulinix Ogden Hall & Ludlam, Oklahoma City, 405-232-3800 Prescott, Shannon L., Glendening McKenna & Prescott, Tulsa, 918-494-7037

GENERAL LITIGATION The Quarters at Kelley Pointe 2529 South Kelly Ave., Suite C Edmond, Oklahoma 73013

Telephone: (405) 509-2000 Facsimile: (405) 509-2004 Toll Free: (877) 649-3476

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BY PRACTICE AREA Dewitt, Derrick T., Nelson Roselius Terry & Morton, Edmond, 405-705-3600 Hiersche, Justin T., Hiersche Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-235-3123 Jayne, Andrew C., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Kern, Jennifer K., Newton O’Connor Turner & Ketchum, Tulsa, 918-587-0101 Koepsel, Kristopher E., Riggs Abney Neal Turpen Orbison & Lewis, Tulsa, 918-587-3161 Messenger, Jason C., Richardson Richardson Boudreaux Keesling, Tulsa, 918-492-7674 Moore-Shrier, Pansy C., Robinett & Murphy, Tulsa, 918-592-3699 Shephard, C. Eric, Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-239-7223 Stipe, Amy M., GableGotwals, Oklahoma City, 405-235-5512 Wanzer, Dara K., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2340 White, Amy D., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2337

NATIVE AMERICAN LAW

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

Bogatko, John, Rodolf & Todd, Tulsa, 918-295-2100 Buchan, J. Craig, Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Couch, Melissa A., Couch Law Office, Edmond, 405-205-3181 Lytle, Gregg J., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-10 Martin, III, Matthew D., Foliart Huff Ottaway & Bottom, Oklahoma City, 405-232-4633 Pg. S-10 Perkinson, Tara, Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest, Tulsa, 918-494-5905

Resides, W. Devin, Resides & Resides, Oklahoma City, 405-605-6547

IMMIGRATION Sharma, Rohit C., Sharma Law Firm, Tulsa, 918-398-0327 Stump, Kelli J., Stump & Associates, Oklahoma City, 405-879-0800

INSURANCE COVERAGE Nesser, Mary Elizabeth, Richards & Connor, Tulsa, 918-585-2394 Sullivan, Kelsie, Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens, Oklahoma City, 405-232-0621 Wilson, Brandon P., Edmonds Cole Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0322

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Behles, John M., Behles Van Staden, Tulsa, 918-856-3100 Pg. S-24 Deligans, Julianna P., Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nelson, Oklahoma City, 405-553-2810 Dellegar, Shawn, Head Johnson & Kachigian, Tulsa, 918-587-2000 Edwards, Alicia J., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4809 Gibson, Matt, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2348 Grable, Lawrence F., Tomlinson Rust McKinstry Grable, Oklahoma City, 405-606-3369 Lobato, Ryan, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2390 Peterson, Andrew B., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Rossler, Paul E., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4872 Sullivan, David M., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-234-3236 Yuill, Barbara Krebs, Dunlap Codding, Oklahoma City, 405-607-8600

Proctor, Amanda, Shield Law Group, Jenks, 800-655-4820 Pg. S-24 Tiger, Yonne A., Campbell Tiger, Tulsa, 918-301-1172

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: GENERAL Buchan, Sarah, Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa, 918-583-7129 Kolker, Paul M., Pignato Cooper Kolker & Roberson, Oklahoma City, 405-606-3333 Pg. S-24 Pickard, Joe, Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest, Tulsa, 918-494-5905 Skrapka, Marty, Jennings Cook & Teague, Oklahoma City, 405-609-6000 Wakeman, Andrew G., Atkinson Haskins Nellis Brittingham Gladd & Carwile, Tulsa, 918-582-8877 Wandres, Brandy L., Latham Wagner Steele & Lehman, Tulsa, 918-970-2000

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Renegar, Erin A., Wiggins Sewell & Ogletree, Oklahoma City, 405-232-1211 Stanley, R. Gene, Rife Walters & Stanley, Oklahoma City, 405-235-3800

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE: PRODUCTS Cordell, Ellen, McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3082 Nichols, Brandon S., Attorney at Law, Oklahoma City, 405-516-7822 Verret, Alison A., McAfee & Taft, Tulsa, 918-574-3089 Ward, Jeremy K., Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa, 918-583-7129

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL Barron, Zachary T., Gibbon Barron & Barron, Tulsa, 918-745-0687 Bethea, Kenyatta R., Holloway Bethea & Osenbaugh, Oklahoma City, 405-246-0600 Biby, Jacob W., Martin Jean & Jackson, Tulsa, 918-743-4000 Branum, John, Carr & Carr, Oklahoma City, 405-249-4215 Butler, David, Zelbst Holmes & Butler, Lawton, 580-248-4844 Carlson, Kevin R., Garrison Brown & Carlson, Bartlesville, 918-336-2520 Pg. S-24 Carson, Joe S., Homsey Law Center, Oklahoma City, 405-843-9923 Carter, Jeremy Z., The Carter Law Firm, Newcastle, 405-392-3300 CONTINUED ON PAGE S-24

Martin Jean & Jackson congratulates Jacob Biby on being named to the 2012 Rising Stars list. Jacob Biby and Martin Jean & Jackson devote their practice to the representation of people injured in accidents or harmed by a company’s negligence. The firm is proud to have attorneys recognized for their effectiveness in protecting the rights of injured Oklahomans.

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2012 Rising Stars honoree

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Coutant, Jason B., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5718 Hoenshell, Monica J., Calvert Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-848-5000 Hutchison, Thomas J., GableGotwals, Tulsa, 918-595-4858 Randolph, David S., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8529 Wilson, Christopher R., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-5712

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Cavett, Eric J., Foshee & Yaffe, Oklahoma City, 405-264-5777 Davis, Chad N., Attorney at Law, Enid, 580-233-2833 Diesselhorst, Jacob, Nix Law Group, Edmond, 888-649-3476 Garrett, Bryan G., Holloway Dobson & Bachman, Oklahoma City, 405-235-8593 Keim, Christopher B., Foshee & Yaffe, Oklahoma City, 405-264-5704 Lair, Montgomery L., Brewster & De Angelis, Tulsa, 918-528-4259 Mayo, David N., Tawwater Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-607-1400 Norman, Bradley E., Norman & Edem, Oklahoma City, 405-272-0200 Tawwater, Darren M., Tawwater Law Firm, Oklahoma City, 405-607-1400 Thurman, Jeremy A., McIntyre Law, Oklahoma City, 405-917-5250

Wandres, Patrick W., Wandres Law, Tulsa, 918-641-4044 Warta, David A., Smolen Smolen & Roytman, Tulsa, 918-585-2667 Weddle, III, Charles C., White & Weddle, Oklahoma City, 405-463-9922 Yaffe, S. Alex, Foshee & Yaffe, Oklahoma City, 405-632-6668

REAL ESTATE Berry, Jennifer L., Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, 405-239-6638

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE Kauser, Teena, Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8554

Gardner, Allison M., Conner & Winters, Tulsa, 918-586-8506 Gonzalez, Bonner J., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2347 Haines, Spencer W., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Peters, Keith E., McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-235-9621 Rahme, Dawn M., Phillips Murrah, Oklahoma City, 405-606-4770 Watkins, Travis W., Law Office of Travis W. Watkins, Oklahoma City, 405-607-1192

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME Goodnight, Jason, Feldman Franden Woodard & Farris, Tulsa, 918-583-7129

TAX Chapman, Stephanie, McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, 405-552-2396

STACY L. ACORD

JOHN M. BEHLES

320 South Boston Suite 700 Tulsa, OK 74103 Tel: 918-382-9200 Fax: 918-382-9282 sacord@mlak-law.com www.mlak-law.com

115 West 3rd Street Suite 401 Tulsa, OK 74103 Tel: 918-856-3100 Fax: 918-856-3102 jb@bvsip.com www.bvsip.com

CIVIL LITIGATION DEFENSE BUSINESS LITIGATION FAMILY LAW

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/OUTSOURCING

PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS GENERAL LITIGATION

Stacy Acord is an AV-rated attorney who is comfortable in the courtroom and the boardroom, achieving positive results for her clients in matters involving accidents, contract negotiations, and business disputes. Ms. Acord also represents individuals related to adoptions and guardianships. She is very involved in the community and recently served for several years on the Board of Directors of Resonance Center for Women. She was appointed to the Oklahoma Bar Association’s 2009-2010 Leadership Academy and is a recipient of The Journal Record’s 2008 Achievers Under 40 Award. Ms. Acord is licensed to practice in Oklahoma and Arkansas and is admitted to practice before the Tenth Circuit and all federal courts in Oklahoma.

Mr. Behles is a founder and partner of Behles Van Staden, PLC. His practice focuses on U.S. and international patent, trademark, copyright, and unfair competition matters, with particular emphasis on patent prosecution and litigation. He is actively engaged in the preparation and prosecution of patents, primarily for innovations and technologies in the computer science and complex mechanical fields. His clients have technologies ranging from medical devices, oil-and-gas production, firearms, and sporting equipment to data mining, Web content management, and secure payment systems. Mr. Behles also focuses on strategic IP planning and portfolio management developing cohesive and forward-looking plans for his clients’ IP assets.

Kevin R. Carlson is a trial attorney specializing in personal injury cases from the plaintiffs’ side. A graduate of The University of Tulsa College of Law, Kevin also holds a B.B.A. from the University of Oklahoma. He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. Kevin has extensive experience in personal injury litigation of all types involving automobile collisions, premises liability litigation, and trucking collision litigation.

PAUL M. KOLKER

AMANDA PROCTOR

ARMANDO J. ROSELL

MCDANIEL & ACORD, PLLC

PIGNATO, COOPER, KOLKER & ROBERSON P.C. 119 North Robinson Avenue 11th Floor Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: 405-606-3333 Fax: 405-606-3334 paul@pclaw.org www.pclaw.org

KEVIN R. CARLSON

BEHLES VAN STADEN, PLC

GARRISON BROWN & CARLSON

530 Southeast Delaware Avenue PO Box 1217 Bartlesville, OK 74005 Tel: 918-336-2520 Fax: 918-336-7709 kevincarlson@cableone.net www.gbclaw.com

SHIELD LAW GROUP PLC

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400 Riverwalk Terrace Suite 240 Jenks, OK 74037 Tel: 800-655-4820 Fax: 800-619-2107 aproctor@shield-law.com www.shield-law.com

210 Park Avenue Suite 3030 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tel: 405-232-3800 Fax: 405-232-8999 rosell@lawokc.com www.lawokc.com

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BUSINESS LITIGATION BANKING ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

Mr. Kolker graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2000. He grew up in a small farming town and brings a strong work ethic and passion to his work as a member of the firm’s litigation team. Mr. Kolker is known for his aggressive representation of clients, balanced by recognition of his client’s economic interests and concerns. He is a Fellow of the Oklahoma Bar Foundation and proudly volunteers for the Oklahoma Lawyers for American Heroes Program. Mr. Kolker’s practice areas include all facets of civil litigation.

Amanda is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Tulsa College of Law. Amanda is a former tribal program director and the special emphasis of her law practice is Indian housing and federal program compliance. Amanda regularly assists Oklahoma Indian tribes with litigation, code development, government relations, and business enterprise formation.

Amanda was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar Association in 2006, and she is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts in Oklahoma and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Amanda is also admitted to practice before the courts of the Ponca, Muscogee (Creek), Iowa, Osage and Cherokee Nations.

Armando Rosell’s main practice areas include commercial litigation, banking, creditor’s rights, real estate, entity formation, sports, and entertainment law. He is admitted to practice law in Oklahoma and is admitted in the federal courts in the Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma; the Western District of Arkansas; and the Southern District of Florida. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1995 with a B.B.A. emphasizing finance. He graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2000 with a J.D. and served as managing editor of the Oklahoma City University Law Review. He currently sits as a commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Consumer Credit and serves on the board of OK Kids Korral, a project of The Toby Keith Foundation.

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Courtney Linsenmeyer-O’Brien, PhD, LPC, MHR 1723 E. 15th St., Suite 250 Tulsa, OK 74104 918.639.0570 www.drcourtneyobrien.com drobrien@drcourtneyobrien.com

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What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

My mother is terminally ill with cancer and our physician recently recommended hospice care for her. My father would like to keep her at home. Is it possible to provide hospice care for her at home?

“A felony is a crime which is, or may be, punishable with death, or by imprisonment in the penitentiary.” Okla.

Stat. tit. 21 §5. Every other crime is considered a misdemeanor. Unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, a person convicted of a misdeBrad Beasley meanor is subject to imprisonment in the county jail for a period of up to one year, a fine up to $500, or both. If a statute prohibits the performance of any act but does not specify the penalty, then violation of such act is considered a misdemeanor.

Finally, while being an accessory to someone who has committed a felony is a felony in and of itself, there are no accessories to misdemeanors.

Brad Beasley is a partner with Boesche McDermott LLP, and has been in practice for 32 years. He maintains a commercial litigation and general business practice.

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Ava Hancock Executive Director Grace Hospice of Oklahoma 6400 South Lewis, Suite 1000 Tulsa, OK 74136 918.744.7223 www.gracehospice.com

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Do I need earthquake insurance in Oklahoma?

While earthquake insurance seems laughable to many of us here in Oklahoma, recent seismic activity has homeowners and business owners taking notice. Standard homeowners and commercial property policies do not cover earthquake damage.

Dirk Hunter Earthquake coverage can be purchased as a stand-alone policy, or more frequently it is added as an endorsement on your existing policy. Most earthquake coverage carries a high deductible. This can take the form of a large stated deductible amount, i.e. $10,000, or it can be a percentage of your dwelling value – 2 percent, 5 percent, 10 percent etc. Earthquake policies can include or exclude your masonry. Covering your masonry is more expensive but this usually is the biggest cause of loss in an earthquake event. You can expect approximately $50 to $150 annual premium for an earthquake endorsement on a homeowners policy. The value of your home directly impacts the premium. I encourage all homeowners, renters and business owners to consult their insurance agent to determine if earthquake coverage makes sense for you.

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Yes, you can. That is one of the benefits of hospice. You can get care wherever it is most beneficial and comfortable for the patient. In fact, about 80 percent of all hospice patients received care in their home or in a senior living facility. At Grace Hospice, our team of experts will work with your family and your physician to create a personalized plan of care.

Please call us at Grace Hospice at 918.744.7223 and we will be happy to provide you with more information.

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Why are holiday table scraps unhealthy for my pet?

November means the beginning of much anticipated holiday parties and large, traditional family meals. With Thanksgiving upon us, you may want to give your beloved family pet some of that delicious food, but to keep you Dr. Rodney Robards pets safe be warned, feeding him a few samples or sneaking him some tasty treats from the table is not the way. To keep your pet safe during this year’s holiday season, remember the following: 1. Chicken and turkey bones are highly dangerous; they can splinter and cause perforation of the stomach or bowels. 2. Avoid filling the dog’s bowl with table scraps because the fat content that can be harsh on the digestive system. 3. Chocolate is toxic, so keep all candy away from pets. 4. If your dog is an outside dog, be sure that the garbage can lid is tightly secured so that there are no accidental sneaky snacks when you are not looking. 5. If you suspect anything at all, diarrhea or vomiting, or signs of an upset stomach, please call your vet as soon as possible.

Rodney Robards, DVM Southern Hills Veterinary Hospital 2242 E. 56th Pl. Tulsa, OK 74105 918.747.1311 www.southernhillsvet.com Views expressed in the Professionals do not necessarily represent the views of Oklahoma Magazine, Schuman Publishing Co. or its affiliates.

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As a nation and as Oklahomans, we are dangerously out of shape. According to the CDC, our national obesity rate is Malissa Spacek projected to reach epidemic proportions by the year 2030. A "Healthy People Initiative" was launched in 2001 with the goal obesity rate of 15 percent, but instead in 2012 we have a national obesity rate of 35.7 percent and, according to the latest report, Oklahoma will be over 66 percent by the year 2030 with obesity in 13 states reaching over 60 percent.

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Do I need to give my clients a holiday gift? How much should I spend?

I smashed my finger in a car door. My doctor says the finger isn’t broken, but I am unable to bend or straighten the finger and it is very swollen. Would hand therapy help me with moving my finger?

Giving a holiday gift is an excellent marketing opportunity and shows that you value your client’s business.

This can take the form of a card, gift or donation to a charity in the client’s Jessica Dyer name. If you send a card, make the overall message relevant and the signature personal. A charitable donation can be creative and personal: choose the nonprofit based on the client’s industry, or a charity with which you or they have a personal connection. Gifts provide a greater opportunity to showcase your creativity. Food is always welcome, but it may get lost with all the others.

Don’t buy hugely expensive gifts for clients during the holidays – you don’t want them to think they’re paying you too much!

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The condition you are describing is primarily from soft tissue trauma. Soft tissue trauma can be very painful and will often cause stiffness in the finger with swelling. In this case you would definitely benefit from Occupational Therapy by a Certified Hand Therapist. With a crush injury or trauma like what you experienced the tissue stays swollen, which then tightens the ligaments and tendons in the area around the finger not allowing a proper glide. By participating in therapy the edema can be reduced using localized modalities and exercises that glide the tendons. With severe stiffness of the finger dynamic splinting may also be helpful, this too can be fabricated by a Certified Hand Therapist.

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With winter quickly approaching, flu season will be here before you know it.

We often hear reminders to wash our hands frequently to prevent catching the flu, but there are less obvious Amy Bates ways to prevent illness, as well. If you have toys around the house, use an eco-friendly cleaning spray to disinfect them each day. Play sets and highchairs can house bacteria and need to be cleaned often as well. It is also helpful to sanitize high-traffic areas like doorknobs, seatbelts and refrigerator handles to help fight germs.

Taking a few extra precautions this time of year will be worth it for a healthier family this holiday season.

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FOOD, DRINK, AND OTHER PLEASURES The Chicken Fried Steak is smothered in jalapeno cream gravy at Cheever’s Cafe.

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Cheever’s Café takes the oldest Oklahoma has to offer and makes it new again.

t isn’t the prettiest stretch of road in Oklahoma City, but it’s arguable that Northwest 23rd Street surrounding Hudson is on the verge of a much-needed restoration. Nestled a few short steps back from this major thoroughfare is a little culinary stronghold with a deep-rooted history – a testament to longevity in an area that all too often sees businesses come and go in the blink of an eye.

Cheever’s Café was, in a way, founded as early as Oklahoma itself.

Oklahoma Belle Cunningham, purportedly the first baby born in the state, was a sometime-florist when she and husband L.L. Cheever moved into the restaurant’s Hudson location, then her family home.

A series of renovations followed, and Cheever’s Flowers served as a flower shop and residence for three generations. After a brief stint as a French Cajun restaurant, the location was purchased by Heather and

Keith Paul in 2000 and found its new voice as a purveyor of southwestern contemporary comfort food.

The Cheever family’s 20-foot flower case, still intact, now houses a large selection of wine and desserts and divides the front dining area, which has been enhanced by the addition of a full bar. The restaurant is a little bit flower shop, a little bit big-city food scene and a little bit Art Deco. It’s casual but romantic, suitable for young and old, elegant but not at all stuffy.

Distinctive ambiance aside, the restaurant’s primary attraction is certainly its menu, helmed by Cheever’s executive chef Brian McGrew and Good Egg Dining Group executive chef Robert Black.

Offering smart upgrades to familiar recipes, general manager Henri Bailey says around half of the plates today are the same as they were when the restaurant first opened its doors.

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The C-squared cocktail at Cheever’s Cafe is made with cilantro water, lemon and lime juices, soda water and Absolut vodka.

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Buffalo wings are served with creamy blue cheese dressing for dipping.

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Far removed from the hustle-and-bustle of Tulsa’s downtown is Broken Arrow’s version, a quaint, storefront-laden Main Street that houses local shops, restaurants and other places of commerce. Main Street Tavern occupies one of those storefronts, serving traditional pub fare, beer and spirits to locals as well as those who travel to the ‘burb to try out the touted bar food.

Healthy portions of wings are fried and served with a choice of heat level alongside blue cheese dressing and celery, a hearty accompaniment with a pint of great beer. For those looking for a heartier meal, Main Street Tavern boasts stick-to-your-ribs entrees like the Tavern Meatloaf served with mashed potatoes, mushroom demi-glace and corn medley; Bangers & Mash and a decadent Seafood Mac & Cheese: lobster, shrimp and pasta tossed in a lobster béchamel sauce. Don’t mind if I do. 200 S. Main St., Broken Arrow. 918.872.1414 – Jami Mattox

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Crawfish etouffee with fried crawfish tails at The Shack.

Some like their seafood served with a side of sophistication: white linen, several forks and plates and no bib. Others like their seafood served straight-up in a no-frills environment that allows the fresh catch to speak for itself.

If the latter suits, head to The Shack, a seafood and oyster bar in Nichols Hills. Oysters on the half-shell, gumbo and crab cakes are a few of the staples. Chef and owner Brent Hickman also has a few unexpected items on the menu, like Shrimp & Crab Fondue with toasted baguette, and Crab-stuffed Jalapenos, which are served either fried or grilled. The Shack also caters to a large lunch crowd and does brisk business, so reservations are a good idea. 303 NW 62nd St., Oklahoma City. www.theshackok.com – Jami Mattox

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These homestyle favorites include the restaurant’s signature dish: Cheever’s Chicken Fried Steak. This daunting portion of crispy, fried beef comes with garlic red skinned mashed potatoes and is smothered in a flavorful, rich jalapeno cream gravy. Another dinner favorite is the tortilla crusted Alaskan halibut, served with a spicy shrimp risotto, which Bailey names as a staff favorite as well.

Cheever’s also offers a lighter lunch menu, rotating specials and a Sunday brunch, where one can enjoy a mimosa with chicken and waffles or a cup of coffee with the opulent masa vallo con huevos, poached eggs atop shrimp risotto.

No matter the menu selection, be prepared for hearty portions, consistently top-notch and professional service and a memorable dining experience unlike what can be found anywhere else in Oklahoma City. Bailey, who first worked for Cheever’s as a waiter shortly after it opened its doors, is confident in the restaurant’s unique position in the greater city scheme, even as new eateries pop up, literally, to the left and right.

“One of our biggest motivations is to keep everything as consistent as possible, but we’re doing subtle things to up our par. We’ve changed our plates and silverware. We’re trying to increase our staff ’s menu knowledge and our wine and cocktail knowledge,” Bailey says.

To put it succinctly, “We’re trying to sharpen our edge versus change our weapon,” he says. 2409 N. Hudson Ave., Oklahoma City. www.cheeverscafe.com

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It can be a challenge to match wines for a meal as extensive and diverse as a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. But it is also a great opportunity to experiment if keeping just a few principles in mind.

One wine from appetizer to dessert is definitely a challenge, with sparkling wine being one option that’s both popular and appropriate. A drier Rosé is also an option and will pair reasonably well with several courses.

It’s slightly easier to remain committed to either red or white wine from beginning to end, but to do that or to switch between the two is a matter of personal taste. In white wine, Riseling pairs well with well seasoned turkey, dressing and sweet potatoes.

Crisp Sauvignon Blanc nicely cuts the richness of turkey and mashed potatoes. Pinot Grigio also holds up well to fatty dishes.

Among red wines, Pinot Noir is a holiday classic that buoys Thanksgiving’s earthier flavors. Zinfandel is a little heartier accompaniment for those so wishing. A peppery or spicy Syrah can add another, deeper layer to the more savory components of the Thanksgiving meal.

Beaujolais Nouveau is famously released from France just prior to Thanksgiving in the United States and for a fruity, light wine, actually pairs well with traditional fare.

Whatever you pair throughout the meal, for dessert consider a fortified wine like port or cream sherry – either will put the exclamation point to your pumpkin or pecan pie.

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What would Thanksgiving dinner be without sweet potatoes? Usually swimming in sugary syrup and topped with marshmallows, this tuber is undoubtedly scrumptious, but the huge amount of sugar can send blood sugar crashing, leaving you feeling sluggish.

Sweet potatoes can be a healthy and flavorful part of the holiday meal.

Loaded with antioxidants and vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as potassium and manganese, the unassuming sweet potato is a nutritional powerhouse. Sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron. – Jill Meredith

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pistachio Gremolata Makes 8-10 servings

3 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Salt and pepper 1/2 c. pistachios, shelled and coarsely chopped 1/3 c. chopped Italian parsley 1 tbsp. finely grated orange zest Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, oil, honey, cinnamon and pinches of salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast for one hour or until potatoes are tender.

Ten minutes before potatoes are done, place chopped nuts in a dry skillet and toast over low heat until fragrant, stirring often. Stir in parsley and orange zest. Sprinkle evenly over hot sweet potatoes and toss lightly.

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This downtown Tulsa staple has brought lunch to the masses for nearly three decades, feeding those descending from high rises in search of a good lunch at a fair price. A wide menu boasts sandwiches, pastas, soups, salads and more. But it’s the burger, the simple yet satisfying lunch staple, that causes the lunchtime crowds at Billy’s.

The Theta Burger – a one-quarter-pound patty topped with mayo, hickory sauce, pickles and cheddar – is a particular favorite. Served with a healthy portion of onion rings, it sends workers back to their offices overlooking downtown dreaming of their next rendezvous with Billy’s.

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Chef Kenny Wagoner of Cancer Treatment Centers of America brings patients comfort through home-cooked meals.

Tulsa chef is dedicated to giving cancer patients good food and hope.

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his time of year, we focus on giving – giving gifts and giving of ourselves to those in need. Chef Kenny Wagoner, executive chef of Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southwestern Regional Medical Center in Tulsa, is in the business of giving his talents, nutritious food and a hopeful spirit to cancer patients who need it most.

For this Irish-born chef, the quest is a highly personal one, as his own mother was diagnosed with cancer in 1997.

After living in several cities across the U.S. and completing an apprenticeship at the Westin Hilton Head in South Carolina, Wagoner settled in Tulsa and took the culinary reins of Tulsa’s Cancer Treatment Centers of America in 2003.

Besides all of the lives that Wagoner touches on a daily basis through his work, he is also credited with starting Chefs for the Cure, an annual event that raises money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for cancer research and education.

On a day-to-day basis, Wagoner strives to offer patients the freshest, highest quality food possible. Of course, nutrition is important, but even more important is the idea that the patients should eat anything that sounds appealing. The body has to have food in order to heal, but no one is going to eat something that simply does not sound good. Although patients are given options based on dietary needs and wants, they are not bound to those choices.

Wagoner says he has a huge pantry and access to any food patients might want. Whether the request is as sophisticated as lobster tail or as simple as a hamburger, Wagoner is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to help the patients. He adds that familiar, home-style foods like meatloaf, stews and casseroles are most popular because they remind the patients of a time before cancer.

“By offering the patients choices, we give them back some of the control that the cancer took from them. They may not be able to control aspects of their care, like chemo or side effects, but they can control what they eat. The food represents so much more than just sustenance for the body,” he says.

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1 lb. butternut squash 1/2 c. diced onions, sautéed 1/4 c. diced prosciutto ham 1/4 c. diced red pepper 1/4 c. chopped walnuts 2 oz. Boursin cheese 3 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. cinnamon Pinch of salt and pepper 1 lb. pasta dough or wonton wraps 1 egg beaten

Sage Cream Sauce 1/4 c. butter 1/4 c. flour 1 1/2 c. chicken broth, warmed 1 1/2 c. half and half, warmed Salt and pepper to taste Freshly ground nutmeg 2 fresh sage leaves

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Place a small amount of filling in center of dough.

Top with another piece of pasta and crimp edges to seal. Repeat process until all filling is used.

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Warming The Chill

This infused spirit is sure to warm even the coldest body.

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hen the icy winds of winter rattle my windows, I get busy cooking. Sometimes the food is for me, but more often than not it is for friends and acquaintances. I find that showing up to people’s homes with edible gifts is an instantaneous icebreaker, and the more unusual, the better.

Just last month I brought a Filipino Jell-O and tapioca drink to a friend’s birthday party.

Slurping those wiggly, jiggly bits through straws had complete strangers laughing and chattering together. Thanks to my Global Table Adventure, I have a full arsenal of tricks, including mason jars full of preserved Moldovan peppers, spicy Jamaican jerk seasoning, homemade bread (still steaming inside a blanketed basket), or even Lithuanian honey spirits.

The biggest hit, by far, has been the Lithuanian honey spirits, also known as krupnikas. Hailing from the northern reaches of Europe, this is the kind of drink that warms you when the gray, bitter cold threatens to seep right past your toes and into your heart.

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of the Baltics – but krupnikas is a far more enticing “gold.” This boozy drink tastes like heaven on fire – a sweet, fragrant blend that is almost too complex to describe. There’s a bright dose of honey, but there’s also orange peel, an entire vanilla bean, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice and so much more.

The drink takes just two weeks to smooth out enough for sipping, but gets even better over time. Six months to a year is said to be ideal. Those who like to bake will enjoy adding krupnikas to their holiday confections instead of vanilla extract. The flavor is intense – many who have tasted it say it tastes exactly like Christmas. I find the best way to enjoy it isn’t to actually drink it, but let the spirits wet my lips for the spiced honey flavor. I can sit this way late into the night, nursing just an ounce, laughing with friends.

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KRUPNIKAS Makes a little over 2 quarts 8 whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks 10 cardamom pods, cracked 1/2 nutmeg seed, cracked 5 allspice berries 1 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. fennel seed 3 inch piece of ginger root, cut into 4 pieces 2 inch piece turmeric, cut into 4 pieces Peel of 1 orange Peel of 1/2 lemon 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 1 1/2 lbs. honey 1 quart water 750 ml Everclear (190 proof grain alcohol) All spices should be cracked lightly if possible to maximize flavor.

Bring the honey and water to a simmer. Skim off any foam that surfaces, then add in all the spices (everything but the Everclear). Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the Everclear to the stillhot mixture, stir to combine and then strain the mixture. (Tip: use the spices again to flavor a vanilla ice cream base, chocolate, flan, etc.)

Pour the liquid into sterile bottles (run them through the dishwasher before using) and set aside for two weeks (or up to a year).

The spirits will settle and transform from cloudy to end clear. Lithuanians say the clearer the final result, the better, although some enjoy stirring up the goods that settle on the bottom.

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Of Models & Muses Philbrook Museum of Art presents cubist painter Max Weber.

hilbrook Museum of Art goes the distance with its next big exhibit, Models & Muses: Max Weber and the Figure, Nov. 4-Feb. 3.

Considered one of the most important American artists of the 20th century, Weber rode the torrent of art as it underwent the frantic evolution of the early 1900s that witnessed the shock of cubism and the abstractions of modernism that followed.

Weber was a Polish immigrant who came to America with his family when he was 10. After studying under Arthur Wesley Dow at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, he went to Paris where he met the most famous names in art of the day, including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. By 1909, he was back in New York painting in the cubist style – which did not meet quickly with widespread acclaim.

Over time, this conduit of modern art would alter his approach to the line, going from hard to soft, but his subject was almost always the

human form. This Philbrook original exhibit gauges Weber’s work and vision as artist and teacher, how the figure, perhaps, offered a personal haven when his work was under attack either socially or critically.

Figures of women in the home and in nature take on spiritual reflections in scenes of serenity and distress, often viewed as the artist’s reaction to the approach of World War II. Models & Muses – assembled from both public and private collections – is that rare exhibition of an artist’s life offering the audience a map of his vision, inspiration and his legacy. Through his eye, the human body repeatedly is negotiated, read and rendered meaningful, yet never to the point of exhaustion.

Philbrook Museum, 2727 S. Rockford Road, Tulsa, is open daily except Mondays. Admission is $7-$9. Go online to www.philbrook. org for schedules and information about free admission.

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Award-winning saxophone player brings the magic to Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium. www.armstrongauditorium.org

Blazing Colors with a French Twist Nov. 17 Pianist Barry Douglas joins the Oklahoma City Philharmonic at Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall to perform the playful music of Berlioz and Saint-Saens. www.okcphilharmonic.org Simply Sinatra

Nov. 17 Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra performs songs made memorable by Ol’ Blue Eyes with vocalist Steve Lippia at Bartlesville Community Center. www.bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com

Zodiac Trio Nov. 18 The trio of passionate young musicians will be presented by Chamber Music Tulsa at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.chambermusictulsa.org

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Straight No Chaser

Nov. 20 The a cappella group and popular music act will perform at Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. www.okcciviccenter.com

PERFORMANCES Spectrum Dance Theater Don’t let the title of the piece deter you from seeing one of the most aptly named dance companies in action. The Theater of Needless Talents, which will be performed by Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Theater, and presented locally by Choregus Productions, at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center, is not a comment on the quality of dancers, musicians and artists who will share the stage. Under the hand of company director Donald Byrd, Spectrum sets Theater in a concentration camp in the Czech Republic where the Nazis filmed a propaganda film showing how Jewish artists were nurtured in incarceration. In truth, the artists were forced to make the film before they died at Auschwitz. Through the arts, Spectrum reveals how humanity finds a way to shine even among the most gruesome atrocities both past and present. Tickets are $30-$50, available at www.choregus.org

Performances Catch Me If You Can

Nov. 1 Broadway in Bartlesville presents a new musical about an elusive teenage con artist and the relentless FBI agent on his trail for one show at the Bartlesville Community Center. www.bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com

Nathan Gunn

Nov. 1 The Grammy Award-winning baritone begins the season of music, dance and performance at Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium. www. armstrongauditorium.org

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps

Nov. 2-3 The comedy thriller about a boring man suddenly caught up in espionage and a national manhunt comes to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center with 150 unique characters, all played by four actors. www.tulsapactrust.org

Disco Days and Boogie Nights

Nov. 2-3 The ‘70s are back at Oklahoma Civic Center Music Hall with this Oklahoma City Philharmonic Pops Series show featuring disco anthems, rock ballads and more. www.okcphilharmonic.org

Chasing Manet Nov. 2-10 Heller Theatre at the Henthorne Performing Arts Center stages Tina Howe’s story of two women in a Bronx nursing home plotting their escape. 918.746.5065 Tulsa Symphony Orchestra: Green Nov. 3 Green is the color of nature and the next color in Tulsa Symphony’s sound spectrum of music at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center that includes themes on mountains and rivers with works by Respighi, Hovhaness and others. www.tulsasymphony.org Signature Symphony: Celebrating America Nov. 3 Z. Randall Stroope and the Oklahoma State

University Concert Chorale join the Signature Symphony at the Tulsa Community College VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education. www.signaturesymphonyattcc.org

Hamlet Thru Nov. 3 Theatre Tulsa and Odeum Theatre Company team to present Shakespeare’s tragedy of ghosts, murder and revenge in Denmark at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.theatretulsa.org He Sang, She Sang Nov. 4 Men and women of the Bartlesville Choral Society face each other in a “sing-off” at the Bartlesville Community Center. www. bartlesvillecommunitycenter.com Nathan Bartlett Nov. 6 New music concert event at Living Arts of Tulsa. www.livingarts.org Mary Poppins at Oklahoma Civic Center Music Hall and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center

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Nov. 8-11 Theatre Pops presents David Mamet’s play about tribal casinos, presidential pardons and campaign contributions set a week before the general election. Watch at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.facebook.com/theatrepops

Celtic Thunder: Voyage

Nov. 9 The vocal group brings more Irish songs along with Irish dancers and musicians to the Brady Theater. www.bradytheater.com

Tulsa Symphony Chamber

Nov. 9 The new Indigo Chamber Series includes a pre-concert reception and intermission with wines and cheeses at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame with TSO’s finest musicians playing music they have selected. www.tulsasymphony.org

The Normal Heart

Nov. 9-18 City Rep Theatre Company presents Larry Kramer’s 2011 Tony Awardwinning play of a writer and activist confronting the HIV-AIDS epidemic of the 1980s for eight performances at the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. www. cityrep.com

Spectrum Dance Company

Nov. 10-11 Through music, dance, theatrical vignette and cabaret, this awardwinning company connects stories of suffering and oppression from the Holocaust to the present in displays of artistic activities by Jewish artists that took place at the Nazi fortress Terrazin. Choregus Productions presents at the Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center. www.choregus.org

Mary Poppins Nov. 13-18 Disney’s magical nanny takes her charges and the audience on a new stage adventure with the live Broadway production presented at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. www.celebrityattractions.com An Evening with Branford Marsalis Nov. 15 Leading an outstanding quartet of jazz artists, the Grammy

Olivia Duhon Nov. 20 This month’s Third Tuesday Jazz program features the Tulsa vocalist. www. gilcrease.utulsa.edu The Irish Tenors Nov. 29 The trio brings a holiday and Christmas concert tour to the Hard Rock Tulsa Hotel & Casino. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com Chesapeake Energy’s OKC Philharmonic Pops Christmas Show Nov. 29-Dec. 1 The dancing Santas are back for the joyous holiday musical revue starring Michele Ragusa (Broadway’s Young Frankenstein) At Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. www.okcphilharmonic.org

Lyric’s A Christmas Carol

Nov. 30-Dec. 29 The story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Christmas spirit(s) is told in Lyric Theatre’s lively production, presented by Devon Energy, at Lyric at the Plaza, OKC. www.lyrictheatreokc.com

Brown Bag It

Thru Dec. 5 Bring a lunch and join some of Oklahoma’s finest musicians at the Westby Pavilion at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for the fall series of 40-minute noontime concerts most Wednesdays. www.tulsapactrust.org

In Concert Joe Bonamassa

Nov. 1 Brady Theater. www.

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Come Away to the Skies: A High, Lonesome Bluegrass Mass Nov. 1 Cain’s

Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com Nov. 1 Blue Door. www. bluedoorokc.com Bob Dylan Nov. 2 BOK Center. www.bokcenter.com Art Garfunkel Nov. 2 Hard Rock Tulsa Hotel & Casino. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com Michael Fracasso Nov. 2 Blue Door. www. bluedoorokc.com The Derailers Nov. 3 Blue Door. www.bluedoorokc.com Why, Naytronix and the Black Swans Nov. 4 ACM@UCO Performance Lab. www.ticketstorm.com Lamb of God Nov. 5 Diamond Ballroom. www. diamondballroom.net Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Nov. 7 Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com Aerosmith Nov. 8 Chesapeake Energy Arena. www.chesapeakearena.com Jerrod Niemann Nov. 8 Cain’s Ballroom. www. cainsballroom.com

The Carper Family

Susan Gibson Nov. 8 Blue Door. www.bluedoorokc.com Toadies and Helmut Nov. 9 Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com George Lopez Nov. 9 First Council Casino, Newkirk. www.zooamp.com Jerrod Niemann Nov. 9 Diamond Ballroom. www.diamondballroom.net Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Nov. 9 River Spirit Casino Event Center. www.riverspirittulsa.com

Somebody’s Darling with Ronnie Fauss Nov. 10 Blue Door. www.bluedoorokc.com

Eddie Vedder with Glen Hansard at the Brady Theater

Eliza Gilkyson

Nov. 10 Tulsa Little Theatre. www.tulsarootsmusic.org Jackson Browne Nov. 10 Hard Rock Tulsa Hotel & Casino. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com George Lopez Nov. 10 Lucky Star Casino, Concho. www.zooamp.com The Maine and Mayday Parade Nov. 13 Cain’s Ballroom. www.cainsballroom.com The Black Lillies Nov. 13 Blue Door. www. bluedoorokc.com

Noah Gunderson and David Ramirez Nov. 14 Blue Door. www.bluedoorokc.com Josh Abbott Band Nov. 16 Cain’s Ballroom.

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16 Diamond Ballroom. www.diamondballroom.net

Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward Nov. 16 Blue Door. www.bluedoorokc.com Bill Engvall Nov. 16 Firelake Grand Casino, Shawnee. www.firelakegrand.com Uriah Heep and Head East Nov. 16 River Spirit Casino Event Center. www.riverspirittulsa.com Peter Mulvey Nov. 17 All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse www.allsoulcoffeehouse.com Eddie Vedder with Glen Hansard Nov. 18-19 Brady Theater. www.bradytheater.com Carrie Underwood Nov. 21 BOK Center. www. bokcenter.com Graham Colton Nov. 21, 23 Blue Door. www. bluedoorokc.com Jason Boland & the Stragglers and Turnpike Troubadours Nov. 23 Cain’s Ball-

room. www.cainsballroom.com Nov. 23 Hard Rock Tulsa Hotel & Casino. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com Steve Winwood Nov. 24 Hard Rock Tulsa Hotel & Casino. www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com Scott Nolan Nov. 29 Blue Door. www.bluedoorokc.com Keller Williams Nov. 30 Cain’s Ballroom. www. cainsballroom.com John Fullbright with Alicia Witt Nov. 30Dec. 1 Blue Door. www.bluedoorokc.com

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v. Portland Nov. 2 v. Atlanta Nov. 4 v. Toronto Nov. 6 v. Detroit Nov. 9 v. Cleveland Nov. 11 v. Memphis Nov. 14 v. Golden State Nov. 18 v. L.A. Clippers Nov. 21 v. Charlotte Nov. 26 v. Houston Nov. 28 v. Utah Nov. 30

Oklahoma State University Football okstate.com v. West Virgina Nov. 10 v. Texas Tech Nov. 17

ART The Girlie Show Go ahead. You know you want to take a peek at Oklahoma City’s The Girlie Show. The original “art show with a curve” (now in its ninth year) features cool stuff made by women artists and performers exhibiting everything from fine art to bare midriffs. Creativity and craftsmanship will be everywhere as this year’s Girlies put on a show about ideas, confidence, fearlessness and fun. Take that, Cosmo. Browse the goods and enjoy shows from Tulsa’s Eye Candy Burlesque, Perpetual Motion/Modern Dance Oklahoma, Teaze Dance and many others. Also take in the great food and music. For two days (Nov. 2-3), the Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein, goes to the girls, which is sure to bring out the guys undoubtedly interested in the arts. Tickets are $15-$20. VIP Early Girlie admission is $50. For times, go to www.thegirlieshow.net.

University of Oklahoma Football

University of Tulsa Men’s Basketball

www.soonersports.com v. Baylor Nov. 10 v. Oklahoma State Nov. 24

www.tulsahurricane.com v. LSU-Shreveport Nov. 11 v. Jackson State Nov. 21 v. Stephen F. Austin Nov. 24

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www.tulsahurricane.com v. Arkansas-Little Rock Nov. 12 v. Arkansas Nov. 15 v. Utah Valley Nov. 29

v. Cal Poly Nov. 9 v. Weber State Nov. 18 v. Texas-Pan American Nov. 20 v. Texas State Nov. 28

Oral Roberts University Men’s Basketball www.orugoldeneagles.com v. Missouri Southern Nov. 1 v. Oklahoma Wesleyan Nov. 5 v. St. Gregory’s Nov. 14 v. Oklahoma Nov. 28

www.tulsaoilers.com v. Allen Nov. 3 v. Rapid City Nov. 7 v. Missouri Nov. 11 v. Bloomington Nov. 16 v. Texas Nov. 20 v. Bloomington Nov. 23 v. Allen Nov. 30

2012 USA BMX Grand Nationals Pro Series Finale Nov. 22-25 BMX racing excitement

OKC Barons

and big competition are headed for QuikTrip Center at Expo Square, where champions will be made. www. usabmx.com

www.okcbarons.com v. Houston Nov. 2-3 v. Toronto Nov. 13 v. Milwaukee Nov. 16-17

Family Kids Dig Books

Nov. 1 Imagine yourself at the next story hour event for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers at Gilcrease Museum. www.gilcrease. utulsa.edu

v. Oklahoma Baptist Nov. 3 v. Tulsa Nov. 9 v. Arkansas Nov. 19

v. Louisiana-Monroe Nov. 11 v. Northwestern State Nov. 30 www.

The Wizard of Oz Nov. 2-4 Rose State Live presents Dorothy and friends on an adventure at the Rose State College Performing Arts Theatre. www.okcciviccenter.com Men’s

University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball www.soonersports.com v. UCLA Nov. 14 v. Saint Louis Nov. 18 v. Northwestern State Nov. 29

Williams Route 66 Marathon and Expo Nov. 16-18 You start and finish this race in

Tour de Dirt: McMurtry Madness Nov. 4 The next leg of the Tour de Dirt mountain biking event will be at Stillwater’s Lake McMurtry. www. tourdedirt.org

Oral Roberts University Women’s Basketball www.orugoldeneagles.com

University of Oklahoma Basketball www.soonersports.com

WBFF Oklahoma Championship Nov. 10 The World Body Building and Fitness Federation finals event will be at the Rose State College Performing Arts Theatre. www.okcciviccenter.com downtown Tulsa with a great tour of Tulsa along the way in this Boston Marathon-qualifying race. Also look for additional activities and a sports and health expo at the Tulsa Convention Center. www.route66marathon. com

Tulsa Oilers

Oklahoma State University Women’s Basketball www.okstate.com

Strikeforce: Cormier v. Mir Nov. 3 Mixed martial arts fighting at Chesapeake Energy Arena. www.chesapeakearena.com

Mini Masters

Nathan Gunn at Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond

Clem McSpadden Nationals Finals Steer Roping Nov. 2-3 Guthrie’s Lazy E Arena hosts

big competition as the top 15 steer ropers go ten rounds for the world championship title in the only Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association national finals held outside of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. www.lazye.com

Nov. 2, 8-9, 15-16, 29-30 Gilcrease Museum offers A Bird’s Perspective for children participating in the art exploration program. www.gilcrease. utulsa.edu

Saturdays for Kids Nov. 3 This month’s program is part of Septemberfest at the Governor’s mansion. The National Cowboy & Western Hall of Fame booth will provide free entertainment and activities. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

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exhibit at the M.A. Doran Gallery. www.madorangallery.com

The 47th Cowboy Artists of America Show Thru Nov. 25. More than 100 new paintings,

drawings and sculptures in the fine Western art tradition are on exhibit for sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Faces of Bettina Steinke

Thru Nov. 25 Works from the renowned portrait artist (Steinke’s Father and Daughter at the Crow Fair is one of the museum’s most popular pieces) go on special exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Small Works 2012

Nov. 29-Dec. 24 The annual exhibit at the M.A. Doran Gallery features paintings, sculpture, American crafts and holiday ornaments. www.madorangallery.com

Marco Sassone: Architecture and Nature Thru Dec. 2 Price Tower Art Center exhibits large-

scale pieces by the renowned Tuscan-born artist on the themes of nature and urban landscapes in modern expressionism. www.pricetower.org

The James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection: Selected Works Thru Dec. 30 University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art opens two new exhibits of work from one of the most important private collections of Native American art in the country. Gifted to the university, the collection of James T. Bialac of Arizona features work collected across 50 years and from all over the U.S. www.ou.edu/fjjma

IN CONCERT Carrie Underwood Who doesn’t know Carrie Underwood’s story: A farm girl from rural Oklahoma suddenly swept in front of every camera for winning a televised singing competition? Not everyone, however, has read about her Checotah Animal, Town and School Foundation, which purchased music instruments for her old high school, funded her hometown’s spay/neuter program for the animal shelter (which she also built) and shared in installing playground equipment at a town park. Oklahoma still loves Carrie, who has set a new pace and style for country music beyond her American Idol win in 2005. Carrie’s Blown Away Tour hits T-Town Nov. 21 for a 7:30 p.m. show at the BOK Center, 200 S. Denver Ave. Of every ticket sold, $1 will go to the American Red Cross for disaster relief. With prices running $46-$66, that’s sure to be a much appreciated gift. For more, go to www. bokcenter.com. Visit www.okmag.com for a chance to win tickets.

Discovery Lab Block Party

Nov. 4 Bring the family out to Owen Park, the new home of Tulsa Children’s Museum for fun activities, games and preview of the new Discovery Lab. www.tulsachildrensmuseum.org

Kids’ World International Festival Nov. 15-17 Families are invited to join the fun at Expo Square for Tulsa Global Alliance’s festival with exhibits promoting cultures from around the world and other activities. www.tulsaglobalalliance.org A Christmas Story

Nov. 28-Dec. 1 Nine-year-old Ralphie is angst-ridden over want of a Red Ryder BB gun, but he gets a lot more in this seasonal favorite presented at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center by Encore! Theatre Arts. www.encoretulsa.com

A Christmas Carol

Nov. 29-Dec. 9 The Oklahoma Children’s Theatre and Oklahoma City University Theatre co-production highlights all the fun, chills and tender moments of the story about cold, lonely Scrooge and the Christmas spirit. www.okchildrenstheatre.com

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Nov. 30-Dec. 9 The town’s bullies, the Herdman kids, land the lead roles in this year’s Christmas pageant. Find out what gives and what happens with Clark Youth Theatre at the Henthorne Performing Arts Center. 918.746.5065

of Art, Norman, with special guests. Go online for schedules and other information. www.ou.edu/fjjma

Second Saturdays

Ongoing Families enjoy the Philbrook Museum of Art and participate in art activities for free on the second Saturday of every month. www.philbrook.org

Tiny Tuesdays and Drop-in Art

Ongoing Guest artists at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art Education Center help families with young children create together and understand the museum artworks the third Tuesday of each month through May. Drop-in Art is open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. www.okcmoa.com

JRB Art at the Elms Gallery.

Ongoing Children 3-5 experience art every Tuesday morning at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum

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Gladiator of the Political Pencil: The Cartoons of Thomas Nast Thru Nov. 4 The

Altared Spaces Exhibit Nov. 1-9 Living Arts of Tulsa exhibits more than 30 altars built and decorated by individuals to celebrate the lives of late loved ones.

Creativity plays into this annual event, which opens during the Day of the Dead Art Festival. www.livingarts.org

Philbrook Festival of Trees

Dreams and Visions: The American West and the Legacy of Imagination Thru Nov. 4 The

exhibit at Gilcrease Museum explores artists’ view of the land, its myths and realities making up the American story of western expansion. www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu

Petite and Powerful Thru Nov. 15 Show of work

by Rebecca Latham and Jody Naranjo at Lovetts Gallery. www.lovettsgallery.com

Splitting Time

Small Works, Great Wonders

Denise Duong and Matt Seikel: Small Works Nov. 2-30 Reception is scheduled for opening night of this exhibit of paintings and ceramic pieces at JRB Art at the Elms Gallery. www.jrbartgallery.com

Models & Muses: Max Weber and the

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Thru Jan. 5 Artspace at Untitled presents in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture of Spain, the SpainUSA Foundation and the Embassy of Spain this exhibit of photographic essays on the subject of the environment. www.artspaceatuntitled.org

American Moderns, 1910-1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell Thru Jan. 6 Fifty-seven

artworks from the Brooklyn Museum collection go on display at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art exhibiting the myriad approaches to style, subject and matter from artists including Stuart Davis, Milton Avery, Alie Nadelman and others. www.okcmoa.com

14th Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Show Thru Jan. 6 The National Cowboy and

Western Heritage Museum displays the fine craftsmanship of silversmithing, saddlemaking and other crafts of cowboy culture. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Roy Lichtenstein: American Identity Thru Jan. 13 Twenty prints by the artist of American

pop culture demonstrative of his iconic comic bookthemed works go on exhibit at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. www.jewishmuseum.net

National Geographic: Greatest Photographs of the American West Thru Feb. 3 A

Nov. 2-3 The annual “art show with a curve” is back with more handmade coolness and items from women artists as well as performances from fearless females at the Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market. www.thegirlieshow.net Nov. 2-24 The Tulsa Artists’ Coalition Gallery presents Splitting Time: A Digital Media Exhibit by artist Aaron Higgins. www.tacgallery.org

exhibits of the University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art showcases pieces from its new Bialac Native American Art Collection highlighting themes of place, ritual, ceremony, metaphors and identity. www.ou.edu/fjjma

Geometrix: Geometry in Art Thru Jan. 14 A new exhibition at Science Museum Oklahoma in collaboration with Satellite Galleries brings a collection of work from six Oklahoma artists – Bryan Boone, Dan Garrett, Klint Schor, Noel Torrey, Eric Wright and David Bizzaro – exhibiting geometry and mathematics as artists see and use it. www.sciencemuseumok.org

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Art Adventures

um opens its special exhibit of work by almost 70 nationally acclaimed artists for this special sale event created with the collector in mind. www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu

Tulsa Artists Coalition (TAC) Gallery in the Brady Arts District. www.tacgallery.org Oklahoma Visual Artists Coalition. www.

Nov. 1-27 Work by the award-winning visual arts instructor of Grissom School will be exhibited in the Tulsa Performing Arts Center gallery. www.tulsapac.com

Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Nov. 30-Dec. 16 Oklahoma Children’s Theatre presents Christmas with the irrepressible character of the Junie B. Jones books when she draws her “enemy’s” name for a Secret Santa gift. www.okchildrenstheatre.com

Collectors’ Reserve: Small Works Art Exhibition and Sale Thru Nov. 4 Gilcrease Muse-

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The Art of Steve Tomlin

Dia de los Muertos Arts Festival at Living Arts of Tulsa.

Nov. 4-Feb. 3 Philbrook Museum of Art brings works by the early cubist, who was an important artist in bridging America to the avant-garde and modern art through cubism, to exhibit. www.philbrook.org

new Philbrook Museum exhibit looks at Nast’s work and images, which continue to influence the political and cultural imagery of America. www.philbrook.org

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Indigenous Aesthetics: Selections from the James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection Thru Dec. 30 The second of two new

Nov. 16-Jan. 6 Join the reception and fundraiser event on opening night that is all about small works of art by big artists, some of whom were featured in the annual Prix de West show, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

Tracy Harris: New Realism/Jonathan Sobol: New Abstracts Thru Nov. 21 Works go on

collection of iconic Western images by National Geographic going back more than a century go on exhibit at Gilcrease Museum. www.gilcrease.utulsa.edu

Pablo Picasso’s Woman in the Studio Thru August 2013 The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of

Art on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman has the Picasso masterpiece from 1956 on loan from the St. Louis Art Museum. Also look for the work to be displayed along with Picasso pieces from the FJJMA permanent collection. www.ou.edu/fjjma

Americana Collection Ongoing National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Dickinson Research Center. www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Scissortail Gallery

Ongoing Fritz White, Clark Kelley Price, Jim Gilmore, Linda Besse and Jim Smith are just a few of the artists with works on display. www.scissortailart.com

First Friday Gallery Walk

Ongoing The galleries of OKC’s Paseo Arts District welcome all each month. www.thepaseo.com

2nd Friday Circuit Art Ongoing A monthly celebration of arts in Norman. www.2ndfridaynorman.com

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Weekends On Us Ongoing Free admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum the first full weekend of every month. www. nationalcowboymuseum.org

Charitable Events Holiday Market: Tinsel and ‘Tinis Nov. 1-4 Join Junior League of Tulsa for a special preview party of “Tinsel in Tulsa,” the annual Holiday Market sales event of original holiday gifts. www.jltulsa.org Corks & Kegs Nov. 2 Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Tulsa chapter for an evening of fine vintners, craft beers and eats from Tulsa’s finest restaurants and caterers plus dancing and music at the Tulsa Convention Center. www.cff.org Fur Ball

Nov. 3 Oklahoma Alliance for Animals’ largest fundraiser of the year is back with more gala activities in Tulsa. Funds support OAA’s work promoting the humane treatment of animals. www.animalallianceok.org

Oklahoma Walk for Wishes

Nov. 3 The 1-mile walk-a-thon at the Oklahoma City Zoo raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation while encouraging the community to help make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. www.oklahoma.wish.org

JDRF 2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes & Golden Sneaker 5k Nov. 3 The annual walk

for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s research efforts takes place all over the country, and Tulsa can find one at OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center Campus. www.jdrf.org/tulsa-green

Ihloff Creative Team Fall Collection: I Am Tulsa Nov. 8 The runway lights up with new

creations in style, accessories and hair design at the Tulsa Convention Center to benefit the Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa. www.ihloffspa.com

Unite! 2012

Nov. 8 Tulsa Area United Way celebrates volunteers’ fundraising efforts with the annual party at the 624 Boston Building. The organization also examines campaign reports and project updates. www.tauw.org

Once Upon a Dream

Nov. 8 The University of Oklahoma School of Dance invites you to the Devon Energy Center North Ballroom for a special evening complete with auctions and dance performances. www.ou.edu/finearts

OKC Signature Chefs Auction

Nov. 8 Great food from outstanding chefs is the highlight of this event at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel for the March of Dimes. www. marchofdimes.com

SPORTS College Basketball Oklahoma has had plenty of basketball excitement this year already with the OKC Thunder’s big push for the NBA championship. But for those fans professing to “only watch college basketball,” the year is just winding up all over again as men’s and women’s ball teams battle to see who will end up on the grid headed for the merry month of March Madness. Long-term, fans watch their favorite teams and players to see their chances for the finals or a conference title, or at least a good season. All the while, they also watch the competition to keep an eye on players rising in the ranks. Pro teams are watching, too, for rookies with potential to turn a team around. When it comes down to it, everyone will have eyes on college basketball in November.

Whether you’re for OU, OSU, TU, ORU or any other team, consider yourself drafted into a national, fabulous obsession. Go to the Sports listings for home play schedules.

Commitment to a Cure

Nov. 13 The luncheon raising funds for the Arthritis Foundation and created to inspire and educate will be at the DoubleTree Warren Place. www.arthritis.org/oklahoma

Center Holiday Mart Nov. 17 The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges hosts its annual arts and crafts sale with art, pottery, holiday ornaments and other gift items made by Center patrons. www.tulsacenter.org

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Philbrook Festival of Trees

Nov. 13-15 The three-day radiothon at LaFortune Park is not only the largest annual fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation Oklahoma, it’s also a live broadcast of heartwarming, inspiring stories from Wish Kids and their families with carols. www.oklahoma.wish.org

Arts Alliance Chili Bowl

Nov. 14 Come for the chili (more than 30 varieties) and stay to view the original artwork of students from University of Oklahoma’s School of Art & Art History. http://art.ou.edu

Early Bird Celebration

Nov. 15 United Way of Central Oklahoma throws a party for companies that have met their workplace campaign by the early deadline. www.unitedwayokc.org

Tulsa Veteran’s Day Parade

Tulsa Signature Chefs Auction Nov. 9 Enjoy every sumptuous moment of this March of Dimes event that includes gourmet food from area chefs and auctions of culinary experiences with host chefs on the block at the Mayo Hotel. 918.742.0333

Old Bags Luncheon

Nov. 12 Both gently-used and new designer handbags are up for the silent auction and luncheon at Southern Hills Country Club for Crosstown Learning Center. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Bob Block, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. www.crosstowntulsa.org

Nov. 16 Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club transforms into a dazzling display for the 2012 Children’s Starlight Ball, benefiting Children’s Hospital Foundation. www.okchf.org

Champagne & Chocolate

Nov. 17 How sweet and bubbly is this benefit gala for Living Arts of Tulsa?

See for yourself at the affair where chocolate and beverages are served with fine art. www.livingarts.org

Beaujolias Nouveau Nov. 17 As if the wine, dinner, auction, dancing and surprise boxes weren’t enough, the 29th annual black tie gala at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is also an opportunity to benefit the American Lung Association. www.lung.org

Drum Day 2012

Nov. 4 Add your beat to the rhythm of charitable giving at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center at Union High School as drummers donating 10 cans of food to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma can sit in and play. www.drumdaytulsa.com

Chickasha’s Reding Farm is designed with thrills in mind and fun. www.redsiloproductions.com

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WWII Symposium: Seven Decades Later Nov. 6 Northeastern State University-Broken

Nov. 1 Live, play and celebrate the Day of the Dead with the arts, special dance performances at Living Arts of Tulsa. www.livingarts.org

Nov. 1-4 Will Rogers Memorial Museum & Birthplace Ranch in Claremore. Includes car show, wreath-laying ceremony, birthday celebration and children’s day at the museum. www.willrogers.com

Starlight Ball

Psycho Path Haunted Attraction Thru Nov. 3 Visitors brave the haunted forest near Sperry by foot or “scareage” ride in an experience combining visual effects and ghastly fiends on the loose. 918.288.7685

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Nov. 9 Individual Artists of Oklahoma hosts the annual art auction and fundraiser for the Oklahoma City gallery that also includes drinks, food and fun. www.iaogallery.org

Jenks Church Craft Show Nov. 3 The semiannual event includes items for crafters as well as jewelry, dolls and gifts. www.jenkschurchcraftshow.com

Reding Farm Maize & Harvest of Fear Haunted Maize Thru Nov. 4 The cornfield at

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Holiday Market Nov. 1-4 Junior League of Tulsa opens the doors on holiday gift shopping with “Tinsel in Tulsa” and an assortment of unique items. www.jltulsa.org

Red Dot Art Auction

2012 Paralympian Jeremy Campbell and others for their courage and community involvement at Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills hotel to raise money for the organization’s scholarship program. www.dreaminstitute.org

Tulsa Ballet Winter Celebration Nov. 29 The annual, one-night-only event of dance and fun brings together the Tulsa Ballet family and patrons at Tulsa Ballet Studio K. www.tulsaballet.org

Nov. 1 OSU-Tulsa Auditorium from the Oklahoma Center for Poets & Writers with S.E. Hinton, N. Scott Momaday and Roy Clark. www.myticketoffice.com

Saints Ball 2012 Nov. 9 The St. Anthony’s Foundation invites you to “Dinner at Tiffany’s” at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for glamorous dining, cocktails, silent and live auctions and more. www.givetosaints.com

Power to DREAM Achievers Award Banquet Nov. 12 Twelfth annual event will honor

Nov. 17-Dec. 9 The 28th annual festival has become a Tulsa tradition of holiday art and activities with one-of-a-kind decorations inspired by the season on display and sale. Go online for holiday events at the museum, including light displays. www.philbrook.org

Norman, for an event with equipment demonstrations, children’s activities and more. www.norman.noaa.gov

Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show

Nov. 2-4 Stillwater event with more than 200 vendors from all over the region bringing great ideas and items for holiday shopping at the Payne County Expo Center. 866.263.1621

AQHA World Championship Quarter Horse Show Nov. 2-17 Thousands of competitors

from around the world are anticipated at Oklahoma State Fair Park for the pinnacle American Quarter Horse Association event. www.aqha.com

National Weather Festival

Nov. 3 How do meteorologists know so much when it comes to the weather? Find out at the National Weather Center,

Arrow brings WWII veterans together to reflect on surviving epic battles on land, at sea and in the air and as prisoners of war. www.nsuce-events.org

Eureka Springs Food and Wine Festival Nov. 7-11 Features cooking classes, tasting menus,

wine flights, food and wine pairings and more at participating restaurants and venues in downtown Eureka Springs. www.eurekaspringsfoodandwine.com

Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival

Nov. 8-10 The Mountain View Bluegrass Association festival takes place at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Ark. www.ozarkfolkcenter.com

Vintage Market Days: A Holiday Affair Nov. 9-11 This upscale open-air market features

vintage and vintage-inspired items at Carmichael’s Pumpkin Patch in Bixby. www.vintagemarketdays.com

Tulsa Bead Renaissance Show

Nov. 9-11 Jewelry and bead craft show at Expo Square. www.beadshow.com

Owasso Craft Fair

Nov. 10 With more than 100 booths, door prizes, concessions and photos with Santa, the fair takes place at the Owasso Seventh Grade Center. www.owassocraftfair.blogspot.com

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Nov. 17 The first annual Oklahoma Festival and Events Statewide Tradeshow will be at Expo Square. www.ofest.net

Yuletide Tree Celebration Nov. 17-Dec. 8 Visit the World Organization of China Painters Museum, OKC, to see an exciting exhibit of decorated trees that will be sold in a silent auction along with a gingerbread village collection, sale of ornaments by porcelain artists, pictures with Santa and more. www.wocporg.com Philbrook Festival of Trees

Nov. 17-Dec. 9 Philbrook Museum of Art brings art to the holidays with a display and sale of original holiday items plus tours of the decorated museum and other special events. www.philbrook.org

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Nov. 17-Dec. 31 Nearly two million bulbs are illuminated at Arkansas’ Garvan Woodland Gardens in one of Arkansas’s most impressive holiday lights displays. www.garvangardens.org

COMMUNITY Guts and Glory: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain Not all goodbyes are sad.

That’s not to insinuate that rock-n-roll foodie Anthony Bourdain has worn out his welcome on the food culture front, yet after nine seasons of his Travel Channel hit show No Reservations, Bourdain has bowed out of the show that brought him widespread fame for his unabashed (and occasionally unfiltered) enthusiasm for travel, people and food, particularly of the “meat in tube form” variety. Does he seem disappointed? Ask him when he arrives at the Rose State College Performing Arts Theatre in Midwest City for a stop on his Guts and Glory Tour. As his other Travel Channel show, The Layover, winds down, too, we’re not sweating the finale, not with Bourdain set to host a new show on CNN on cuisine and culture. Call it his next course. For tickets to Guts and Glory, go to www.myticketoffice.com Wings Over Tulsa & Hangar Dance Nov. 10 The Spirit of Tulsa Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force hosts the day of planes and meeting WWII veterans followed by the annual ‘40s-themed hangar dance at TulsaTech near Riverside/ Jones Airport. www.caftulsa.org Arts & Crafts Expo

Nov. 10 South Tulsa Baptist Church holds its fifth annual event featuring one-of-a-kind items. www.southtulsabaptist.org

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Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 Tulsa honors U.S. war veterans and active duty soldiers and reservists everywhere with the annual downtown parade that includes veteran organizations, school ROTC groups, marching bands and supporters. www.vfwpost577.org An Evening with Anthony Bourdain

Nov. 11 The Travel Channel’s dry, musing connoisseur of global cuisine, culture and personality takes his Guts and Glory Tour to Rose State College Performing Arts Theatre in Midwest City. www.myticketoffice.com

State of Creativity Forum 2012

Nov. 13 Innovators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, policy makers and trailblazers in all areas gather for a day of inspiration, discussion and solutions with a creative twist at the Cox Convention Center. www.stateofcreativity.com

Andrew Weil, M.D.

Nov. 16 The best-selling author on optimum health and aging speaks at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center and is presented by Tulsa Town Hall. www. tulsatownhall.com

Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular Nov. 16 The holidays arrive early with this show of

holiday lights at the Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in Midwest City. www.midwestcityok.org

Dickens on the Boulevard

Nov. 16-17 Stroll downtown Claremore for a special experience and Victorian-inspired charm that includes street performers and a dance. www.downtownclaremore.org

An Affair of the Heart

Nov. 16-18 Collectibles, antiques and more from vendors at Expo Square. www.heartoftulsa.com

Santa Market Nov. 17 ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping at Edmond’s Downtown Community Center with an array of handmade arts and crafts. 405.314.1033 Holiday Handmade Craft Show

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brightens with holiday cheer at the lights display the main Chesapeake Energy campus. www.travelok.com

Rhema Christmas Lights Nov. 21-Jan. 1 Rhema Bible Church invites all to the expansive lights and music spectacular in Broken Arrow. www.rhemabiblechurch.com Garden of Lights Nov. 22-Dec. 31 Honor Heights Park in Muskogee glows with Christmas lights and festivities. www.muskogeeonline.org Christmas Kingdom at the Castle

Nov. 22-Dec. 31 The massive collection of holiday inflatables is just part of the wintry attractions in Muskogee. www.okcastle.com

2012 NRHA Futurity

Nov. 22-Dec. 1 The National Reining Horse Association holds its popular competition at Oklahoma State Fair Park. www.nrhafuturity.com

Territorial Christmas Celebration Nov. 23-Dec. 23 Visit historic downtown Guthrie with live theater at the Pollard Theatre, historic home tours and Victorian Walk evenings, carolers, trolley rides and other old-fashioned fun. www.thepollard.org Woolaroc Wonderland of Lights Nov. 23-Dec. 23 The holiday lights are on at Woolaroc Ranch Museum & Wildlife Preserve in Bartlesville, where guests can stroll or ride wagons to see the festively decorated grounds, enjoy the entertainment and meet Santa. www.woolaroc.org Holiday Lights on the Hill

Nov. 23-Dec. 25 Chandler Park in Tulsa sets the holiday tone with a lights display and activities. www.chandlerparklights.com

Downtown in December

Nov. 23-Dec. 31 OKC’s Bricktown becomes a wonderland of holiday lights, decorations and activity with snow tubing, outdoor ice skating and more. www.downtownindecember.com

Winterfest Nov. 23-Jan. 6 Join friends in the chill with the warmth of the holiday season that includes carriage rides, outdoor ice skating, thousands of lights, twinkling trees, hot concessions and more outside of the BOK Center. www.bokcenter.com Holiday Ice Skating in Edmond

Nov. 26Jan. 6 Lace up your skates at the Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink at Festival Marketplace and enjoy the Christmas lights and fun. www.expressice.com/edmondok

Michael Tilson Thomas Nov. 27 The worldrenowned musician, music director and conductor is the evening’s guest at the University of Tulsa Lorton Performance Center as the TU Presidential Lecture Series opens its 2012-13 season. www.utulsa.edu Bethlehem Walk Nov. 29-Dec. 2 Christview Christian Church presents its annual living Nativity program. www.christview.org Festival of Lights Christmas Parade Nov. 30 Enjoy one of the largest and oldest Christmas celebrations in the state in downtown Sand Springs. www.sandspringschamber.com Christkindlmarkt 2012 Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Celebrate Christmas the German way with traditional holiday dishes, a crafts markets, hot chocolate, hot apple cider and games for children at the German-American Society of Tulsa Center. www.gastulsa.org To see more events happening around Oklahoma, go to

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They Stay Dead members, from left, John Hernandez, Danny Black, Dave Klein and Matt Owsley.

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ggressive. In-your-face.

Fast-paced and intimidating.

There’s something thrilling and a little bit scary about the pulse-quickening sensation that comes with punk music.

Whether you’re a teenage or adult fan of this fierce genre, the appealing essence of youth in rebellion has no limits.

“At our live shows, I’ve seen our music turn good girls bad, force even the hippest of ‘sters’ to reject their indie gods and pull tears of joy from the souls of grown men,” says punk band They Stay Dead bassist Dave Klein.

Well said, sir.

Comprised of Klein, Matt Owsley, John Hernandez and Danny Black, the Edmond band has been playing the Oklahoma music circuit for the past 15 years – on and off, together and apart- in different bands – but have found an ideal musical synergy with this line-up, sharing a love of zombies, skateboarding and punk music.

The guys have all hit their 30s, and guitarist Owsley says that it’s a new world for them playing at that age versus being 16, explaining that there’s a maturity level that they can bring to it now that helps them out.

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“The punk scene is very do-it-yourself.

You have to have a good work ethic to get anything done – and that’s something that comes with age and experience. We all learned the work ethic when we were younger and growing up, so I think that helps us to be able to excel at it more now,” says Owsley.

Over the summer, TSD played the Death To False Hope fest, an all-punk music festival in Durham, N.C., and made stops in Tennessee, Illinois, Georgia, Missouri and Tulsa on the way home.

After a much-anticipated West Coast tour this fall, the guys plan to follow up their two EPs with their first full-length album.

Amid a punk scene that is far scarcer than in other parts of the country, TSD puts in the time and does the footwork to best promote themselves, which is a driving factor in their growing popularity.

“We still pass out fliers and talk to people in person, instead of just relying on the internet and Facebook to promote ourselves. You have to set up shows and find other bands’ shows because there aren’t a lot of promoters and other people involved, but it’s fun to be proactive when you get the time,” Owsley says.

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Christina Aguilera, Lotus – Aguilera has had a tumultuous two years since the 2010 release of Bionic – she’s divorced, released a critically panned movie, joined a hit TV show and recorded a hit song with her The Voice co-star Adam Levine’s band Maroon 5. She says she’s channeled all those experiences into her seventh studio album, including the debut single “Your Body,” which debuted Sept. 17.

OneRepublic, Native – The Colorado Springsbased rock band fronted by Tulsa native Ryan Tedder shot to stardom with the hit single “Apologize” from the 2007 album Dreaming Out Loud and the subsequent Timbaland remix of the song. Tedder’s songwriting prowess and clear falsetto also made hits of “All the Right Moves” and “Good Life” from their sophomore album, Waking Up. Tedder says the band’s third studio album is shaping up to be their most up-tempo effort to date, and the debut single “Feel Again” seems to bear that out.

Soundgarden, King Animal – Soundgarden put a heavy dose of heavy metal into the Seattle grunge movement and became one of the biggest acts of the 90s with hits including “Black Hole Sun,” “Fell on Black Days” and “The Day I Tried to Live.” The band split in 1997, but surprised fans by reuniting 2010. Now, they’re set to release their first album in 16 years. While they’ve kept the new material largely under wraps, the snippets that have emerged make critics wonder if they’ve actually managed to blend grunge with a pop sensibility that will appeal contemporary audiences.

Rihanna, Unapologetic – The 24-year-old Barbadian pop and R&B diva has been a major player in the music world since her 2005 debut. She’s also one of pop’s most prolific artists, producing an album every year. With each effort she’s explored new sounds, constantly keeping things fresh. She’s promising a “great mish-mash of genres,” with her seventh studio album, and, if the debut single “Diamonds” is any indication, she’ll delight fans with many more hits.

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or more than five decades, renowned essayist, novelist and poet Wendell Berry has made the decline of America’s rural communities his preoccupation, his unrelenting worry.

When he began his distinguished writing career, Berry says he had a good job in the literary capital of the world, but gave up that existence in the mid-‘60s to return to his roots – the land of his forebears in rural Kentucky.

“Most everybody tried to persuade me not to leave New York, not to go back. They said it would ruin my career,” says Berry. “But this is my home, and I needed to be here because it was my subject as a writer. I don’t know what I would have become if I did not come home, if I did not have a farm. I think it was the right thing for my children and grandchildren to grow up here. I am happy that I

did as it’s given me a very rich life.”

Berry’s home – the rural community of Port Royal, Ky. – has been the inspiration for his writings, including his popular Port William Membership series, which includes the works Nathan Coulter, A Place on Earth, The Memory of Old Jack, A World Lost, Jayber Crow, The Wild Birds, Hannah Coulter and Andy Catlett: Early Travels, among other titles. These works, along with Berry’s many essays and poems, extol the virtues of small farming and rural life, marital fidelity and strong community ties.

Berry and his wife, Tanya, live on a 125acre farm near Port Royal. The couple has been married for 55 years.

Like many rural communities across the nation, Port Royal has seen a steady decline over the past century. Berry notes that there were 16 commercial places in Port Royal when his mom was growing up; 12 when he was; and now there is just one, unless you count the bank. Berry attributes this decline to industrialism and corporate farming.

Berry’s latest collection of essays, It All Turns on Affection, includes his 2012 Jefferson Lecture in which he addresses the negative effects of industrialism on people and the land, and notes examples of repair and healing.

In these high-tech times, it’s rare to find someone in America who doesn’t own a computer, cell phone or even a TV. However, the Berrys choose to limit themselves to only the technologies they really need – like a truck for farming, an automobile to get to town, a typewriter to compose Wendell’s works, a telephone for emergencies and solar panels to reduce their environmental footprint. Berry says he owes an incalculable debt to his wife, as “not every woman in our generation would have consented to a life like this.”

Berry boasts that he is a proud member of the Slow Communication Movement and the Society for the Preservation of Tangibility – both subversive groups that he began in response to a culture of instant messaging, virtual communities and electronic friends.

“I am not for the remote and virtual, but for the actual and present,” he says. “I like to live my own life in my own place.”

Berry will receive the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2012 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award at a black-tie dinner on Dec. 7 and will give a free public presentation at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 8 at Central Library, located at Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.

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joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard in 1979. At the time, I was a school teacher and couldn’t make ends’ meet. I had two daughters and their dad left us, so we had no additional income. At the time I enlisted, women made up just two percent of the military population. In the Air National Guard, everyone comes in enlisted, and you have to prove you’re going to be loyal to the organization.

In 1981 I was made an officer. It took me four interviews before I got an officer slot. After working in an environment with children, I was in an all-adults arena, and it was good for me. It helped my self-esteem and taught me I could do anything I wanted to do, that I just needed to go at it at full speed.

(During wartime I) was a mortuary officer.

I had the opportunity to serve at Dover, Del., when they brought bodies in during the Gulf War. I also got the opportunity to serve as a mortuary officer after the Murrah bombing, which was considered to be active duty. I also held other commands in logistics and support.

I also served as a support group commander, all while still teaching and, eventually, serving as a principal for 10 years in the Oklahoma City Public Schools district. I was offered full-time active duty role in the Guard, and I knew it was the only way I would make colonel; never did I think I would eventually make general.

We have 350,000 veterans in Oklahoma.

That’s about 10 percent of our population.

Young veterans face many challenges, including mental health issues. Last year there were 480 suicides in Oklahoma, and of those, one-fourth were veterans. So we make up 10 percent of the population, but a quarter of all suicides. We work with veterans’ outreach groups like the VFW, American Legion and Disabled American Veterans to step up and train people on what we can do to get veterans in to talk. They will listen to someone who has actually been there. They can talk them back down and get them help.

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The Entirely New ES. The First Ever ES Hybrid. From a distance, it’s a stunning automobile. But a closer look reveals far more. Take, for instance, the bold, fluid lines of the ES Hybrid. They’re not just for show—the aerodynamic design boosts hybrid fuel efficiency up to an EPA-estimated 40 MPG.* At a glance, the spacious interior is an impressive showcase of Lexus craftsmanship.

But look past the hand-stitched panels and precision-crafted detail—you’ll find available next-generation technologies in connectivity and 15 speakers, acoustically balanced for concert-quality sound. In fact, the closer you look at the 2013 ES, the more you see—and the more you see, the closer you’ll want to look.

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Visit Your Local Lexus Dealer Options shown. *2013 ES 300h EPA-estimated 40/39/40 (city/highway/combined) MPG. Actual mileage will vary. Lexus reminds you to wear seatbelts, secure children in rear seat, obey all traffic laws and drive responsibly. ©2012 Lexus.