Tulsa December 2016

Tulsa DECEMBER 2016

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The Joy of the Season MEANT TO BE SEASONAL SIPPERS GIFTED WITH A HEART

Judy M.

It all happened so quickly I was at an appointment and stepped out because I couldn’t catch my breath. My inhaler wasn’t working. Gasping for air, I suddenly felt myself sliding down the wall.

Someone called 911, and I was taken by ambulance to Hillcrest South.

After a quick examination, the specially trained Emergency Department team identified the problem and worked to open my airway. I was having a life-threatening asthma attack caused by an allergic reaction. While treating me, the caring staff kept me calm and reassured me that I would be okay.

I’m so grateful for their compassion and expertise. They saved my life.

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Lifestyle Letter

Dear Santa,

BIXBY, BROKEN ARROW & JENKS

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t’s been a wonderful year. First I want to tell you what I’m thankful for. Then I’ll ask for some big presents to come our way on Christmas morning.

I’m thankful for friends and family who keep a smile on my face every day. I’m happy to have celebrated their achievements this year including two graduations, three new jobs and even an engagement!

I’m thankful for my sweet rescue dog, Ellie. Who knew a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel that eats acorns from the driveway would be so cuddly, loving and cute? I don’t even mind the giant red spheres of hair that skip and float across my hardwoods on the regular!

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James Andrews, Louann Buhlinger, Robert Evatt, Anne Hughes, Debra Laizure, Brandy Langham-Sandusky, Tori Anne Walton CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Chris Humphrey, Tori Anne Walton

And, I’m tremendously thankful for this magazine. There’s a special thing happening here between the readers, sponsors, writers and editor of Tulsa Lifestyle. It’s become a beautiful community of sharing and splendor. Oh, and I’m very thankful for our cover model for the June Men’s issue … oh yes!

Ok, Santa. Now here comes the big ask. Please bring all of us in this community soft and fluffy white snowflakes on Christmas Eve. Let us hear the tinkling of bells around every corner and see your helpers give love to those who need it most. Please give us overflowing joy; so much so that we must share it with others. And, please help us to honor our community and help it succeed.

Add a little bubbly and a well-worded toast to the equation and we will be certain to have a happy new year. Thank you, Santa.

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28 What does it mean to be Gifted?

Brought to you by the letter G

32 Joy in the Cause

Departments 10

Good Times

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Around Town

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Now Open

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Food & Wine

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Financial Buzz

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Hops & Vines

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City Scene

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

The Zigmont Family's Passion for Giving Back.

36 Happy Hanukkah!

Traditions Light Up the Holiday

38 Fine Wine

A Wealth of Choices

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Good Times

31st Annual Holland Hall Cross Country Invitational On September 17, 2016, Holland Hall welcomed over 1,000 spectators and 995 finishers to the 31st Annual Holland Hall Cross Country Invitational, the largest on-campus cross country race in the region. Thank you to the volunteers and athletes for a tremendous event! HollandHall.org

Street School Receives $5K from OneGas

Founded in 1973, Street School is a non-profit alternative high school that is a national model for helping at-risk youth. “We are proud to support educational programs" said OneGas community relations manager, Chris Phillips. “Education affects every aspect of our community."

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We’re Excited About Your Tomorrow.

You have goals and plans—aspirations. Your sights are firmly focused forward.

Whether you need a financial partner to take your business to the next level or a steady partner to help maintain your current momentum, your business deserves the support of a bank that understands the power of possibility. One that respects ambition.

We’re not a new entity in the banking arena. But we are renewed. Renewed in our commitment, focus, and vision for turning possibilities into successful reality. We see your potential.

So yes, we’re excited about your tomorrow. And it starts today.

Let’s get to work.

Ryan McDaniel Vice President Private Banking Blue Sky Bank John Cowen President Cowen Construction and Blue Sky partner

Good Times

The Tulsa Toy Depot & Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Block Party was a huge success

On October 16th, over 600 people enjoyed the beautiful weather and multiple children's activities at the annual block party.

KXOJ DJ's entertained the children, Curbside Comfort food truck provided an array of food, and bouncy slides, fun houses, face painting and much, much more made for a fun event.

Giving Spirits

The Food Bank’s third annual Giving Spirits was held on October 15, 2016, turning whiskey into food. Guests enjoyed music, great food, riveting seminars and a wide assortment of fine spirits from distillers from around the globe, all in the historic Cain’s Ballroom.

April and Sid McAnnally (pictured) acted as L-R: Frank Cooper, John Dowdell, and Shawn L-R: Tricia McDonald, Karen Freudenrich, and Elaine honorary ambassadors for the Community Food Lawhorn Breckinridge Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s Giving Spirits event 12

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First Call provides home care, private duty, and medical staffing services. To ensure clients’ needs are met, First Call recruits the finest and most qualified healthcare professionals through a rigorous screening process.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

"The new name reflects the Oklahoma values and infinite possibilities that have made the bank a recognized leader in Tulsa, Osage and Pawnee Counties," says Gentner Drummond, principal owner.

Blue Sky Bank will open a branch in Tulsa’s East Village in The Boxyard to meet the growing needs of Tulsa’s downtown businesses, residents and young professionals.

"Our culture is reflective of our leadership. Our daily mission is to capture the loyalty and imagination of Oklahoma businesses and individuals as we create innovative and sustainable financial solutions," says Evans

13TH ANNUAL Rector, chief executive officer. For more information visit BlueSky.Bank.

DON’T BUG ME

FLU PREVENTION TULSA TOWN HALL PRESENTS CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF LUIS ALBERTO URREA ON JANUARY 13 Hillcrest HealthCare

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and the Tulsa County Health

Luis Alberto Urrea - From Tijuana to the World. Award-winning Author, Poet & Essayist.

Department kicked off the Don’t

Acclaimed writer Luis Alberto Urrea uses his dual-culture life expe-

Bug Me program Nov. 1 at Hayward

riences to explore greater themes of love, loss and triumph. Born in

Smith Elementary in Owasso. The

Tijuana, Mexico, to a Mexican father and an American mother, Urea’s

Don’t Bug Me program, now in

humble beginning to Pulitzer Prize finalist and beloved storyteller is

its 13th year, is designed to teach

a story in itself. Author of 14 best-selling books and publications in

healthy lifestyle habits to school age

all major genres, he has had three of his books chosen by 30 cities

kids to help them avoid getting or

and colleges for the One Book community reading programs – Into

spreading the flu or other illnesses.

the Beautiful North, The Devil’s Highway and The Hummingbird’s

Students loved the Don’t Bug Me-branded antennae and wore them throughout the presentation.

Kevin Gross, Hillcrest HealthCare

Daughter. For more information, visit TulsaTownHall.com.

METAL WITH HEART

System chief executive officer,

In a time when first respond-

opened today’s program and intro-

ers are put in danger daily

duced the Tulsa County Health

by an ever growing violent

Department’s “Professor Penelope

world, Matthews Ford leads the

IAK”. Professor Penelope provided

way in community involvement

an interactive program, engaging students through asking questions and

by continuing their seven years

demonstrating proper hand washing and sneeze covering techniques.

of partnership into 2017 with

KRINGLES CHRISTMAS LAND

Broken Arrow's talented Police Chief Boggs assisted by Lisa Ford.

Lisa is hard to find as she is typically out of the station, assist-

Experience a Holiday event like no other around. Take a guided tour

ing Broken Arrow Seniors, Broken Arrow Neighbors, Dogs Against

through Santa's workshop, watch his team of elves hard at work prepar-

Drugs, BA Rotary, Leadership Broken Arrow Leadership team

ing all the toys for kids all around the world. Then peek in on how forest

and participates in many other organizations. She is a valuable

animals celebrate Christmas in their own way. Your children will be mes-

asset to Matthews Ford in Broken Arrow. Matthews Ford #1 goal

merized by Santa's deer, as the elves get them ready for the big flight.

is safety and what a beautiful partnership has formed to promote

And Santa guarantees snow, yes, but you'll have to experience the magic

those who protect and serve us every day.

for yourself. Make a NEW family tradition with Kringle's Christmas Land!

Purchase tickets starting Nov. 25th - Dec. 31st in front of the main event door located inside Tulsa Promenade Mall. Open every day from noon-close, Nov. 25th-Dec. 31st. Closed Christmas Day.

CITIZENS BANK OF OKLAHOMA IS NOW BLUE SKY BANK Citizens Bank of Oklahoma, with more than 100 years in the banking business in Tulsa, Osage and Pawnee Counties, is pleased to announce that the name for the bank is now Blue Sky Bank.

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COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma became the first food bank in the nation to begin working with Growtainers®, a hightech, container, hydroponic garden. These engineered and insulated shipping containers maintain the perfect controlled environment for the year-round growing of produce.

The project is the result of a grant from Morningcrest Healthcare Foundation.

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Around Town

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According to Ryan Walker, COO of the Food Bank, “ The typical yield for a single Growtainer® in a full year of production is about the same crop in a normal growing season on an acre parcel. Maturity for most of our crops will typically take 30-40 days. For lettuce, it is predicted that 40,000 heads could be grown in a year.”

For more information, visit the Food Bank's website at OKFoodBank.org.

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HOLIDAY HAM "A ham from The Hamlet™ is perfect for the holidays & family get-togethers. Get a head start on your holiday preparations and reserve your honey-kissed ham or smoked turkey online today. Two convenient locations in Tulsa to pick up your selections: 91 & Sheridan and 71st & Trenton."

Customers may purchase ham or turkey plus individual sides or purchase a Hamlet Holiday Meal. A ham from the Hamlet makes a perfect gift idea too – family get-togethers, thank-you gifts, or company parties. Don’t forget the boss or your best client.

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TOYLAND BALL This year is the 27th year for Toyland Ball! We will take a "Journey to Oz - There's No Place Like Home!" Toyland Ball, held every January, is The Parent Child Center’s annual signature fundraising event. This

Tulsa’s most experienced staff of Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians and Assistants stand ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take care of YOUR pets’ emergency medical needs.

black tie gala with a whimsical theme offers an elegant evening of dinner and dancing, with a live auction.

This year Kathy and Mike Mears lend their advice and prestige as Honorary chairs. Event chairs, Drs. Sarah Fox and Jeff Broermann, are leading an enthusiastic and creative volunteer committee to plan and host the event.

Judge Doris Fransein.

For more information about Toyland Ball visit ParentChildCenter.org or call 918.699.0501.

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NEW FASHION EYEWEAR STORE OPENS IN TULSA ARTICLE LOUANN BUHLINGER

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hat’s the latest in fashion eyewear? Retro styles with thicker and oversized frames are the buzz. There is also a resurgence of cat eye frames. You can see them adorning models in fashion shows around the world. In Tulsa, you can find the latest prescription and sunglass styles at the newly opened Eye Candy Eyewear in The Vineyard at 108th and Memorial.

“Shopping for eyewear should be fun. I want people to love putting on their glasses and sunglasses every day,” says owner, Gretchen B. Denslow.

Denslow opened Eye Candy because she saw an opportunity in Tulsa to offer discerning buyers luxury eyewear without the stuffiness. “I’ve designed a shop where customers can walk in, feel relaxed and take their time trying on different styles of glasses.” Inside the store, there are places for shoppers to relax, enjoy an espresso and receive personalized service.

“Instead of feeling like you are walking into a traditional optical shop, Eye Candy offers a luxurious experience tailored to each customer.”

A visit to Eye Candy can include seeing in-house optometrist, Dr. John Diver, or just dropping in to see the latest styles. “We believe in approachable luxury for both men and women,” says Denslow.

“We appreciate the classics but add a twist of modernity to keep our style fresh.” Aviators, one of the latest style trends, are a favorite of Denslow’s. “Aviators look great with a cropped wool blazer or an oversized sweater and boyfriend jeans,” she says. Eye Candy offers many brands that are unique to the Tulsa market. Denslow believes eyewear materials will continue to change and improve over the next year with more natural products being used including wood and alternative materials that are strong but lightweight.

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family has helped Tulsans care for their eyes for almost 40 years.

Philanthropically, Eye Candy supports many schools by providing teachers and students with needed supplies and books.

Eye Candy Eyewear is located at 7891 E. 108th Place in The Vineyard at 108th and Memorial, EyeCandy.style and on Instagram at style.eye.candy.

Eye Candy Eyewear owner Gretchen B. Denslow in her newly opened shop in The Vineyard at 108th and Memorial.

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SIPPERS WINTRY COCKTAILS TO SERVE AND ENJOY FROM HODGES BEND

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ith Christmas and New Year parties on the horizon, excite your friends and family by serving unique cocktails ranging from refreshing to soul warming designed by the bartenders at Hodges Bend in Tulsa’s East Village.

“We love this time of year,” says Hodges Bend manager and sommelier, Jamie Jennings. “We enjoy serving classical cocktails with our own interpretations and providing unprecedented service.”

The combination coffee, wine and cocktail house also serves pastries from heirloom Baking Co., and food from their own food truck named The Parish. “We have a warm, relaxed vibe supplemented by jazz on vinyl records and an impressive drink selection,” says Jennings. “Because we specialize in cocktails, the staff is constantly discussing new ideas and studying the history and the interpretation of classic mixes.”

In fact, Jennings recently served two customers a drink that was popular in the late 1800’s. “They put their trust in us and were blown away by the balance and complexity of the drink.” Throughout the holiday, Hodges Bend will be serving an array of traditional-with-a-twist drinks including Mulled Wine, Hot-Buttered Rum, Irish Coffee, and the latest trend – TIP-TOP PUNCH made with cognac, champagne and seasonal berries.

Want to try some of these recipes at home? Bursting with seasonal flavors, these cocktails will be sure to please all your holiday guests:

Jamie Jennings, Hodges Bend general manager and sommelier, enjoys making classic cocktails with a custom twist. The coffee house/bar is in the East Village at 823 E. 3rd St., and is open Monday through Sunday including Christmas night beginning at 6 p.m.

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Hodges Bend’s gin martini called the TEMPEST. Make it at home or enjoy it at the bar located at 823 E. 3rd St. in Tulsa.

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Financial Buzz

Wendy & Gentner Drummond, Principal Owners, Blue Sky Bank

The Sky's the Limit THE NEWLY RENAMED BLUE SKY BANK AIMS TO KEEP EXPANDING IN TULSA ARTICLE ROBERT EVATT

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ince 1905, Citizens Bank of Oklahoma has served as a dependable resource for residents of Osage County and those in the Tulsa area.

That tradition isn’t changing. What’s new is the name -- starting this month, Citizens Bank of Oklahoma will now be known as Blue Sky Bank.

Gentner Drummond, principal owner of Blue Sky Bank, said part of the reason for the change is to differentiate the institution from other banks with “citizens” in their names.

“We did multiple studies and found there’s a lot of name confusion and ambiguity in the banking industry,” he said.

On top of that, Gentner said he wanted a name that better reflects Blue Sky’s growing services to business clientele.

“We’re an integral part of the businesses we serve.”

Drummond has owned Citizens Bank of Oklahoma, now Blue Sky Bank, and he’s played a role in a variety of financial services in the area as he was one of the founding investors of ONB Bank -- now known as Central Bank -- and he organized Patriot Bank.

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Blue Sky Bank Founded: 1905 Locations: 3353 E. 41st St., Tulsa 101 E 8th St., Pawhuska, OK 400 N. Broadway St., Cleveland, OK The Boxyard, 502 E. 3rd St., Tulsa (in December) BlueSky.Bank

He was particularly drawn to what would become Blue Sky Bank, as he was raised in Osage County and continues to run a cattle ranch there.

Drummond owns Drummond Communications LLC, which is U.S. Cellular’s largest national agency; PostOak Lodge and Retreat; Oklahoma Abstract Partners, which is the holding company for Smith Brothers Abstract and FirsTitle; and Drummond Law, a twelve-lawyer firm.

Though Blue Sky has its roots in Osage County, Drummond is helping to expand its presence in Tulsa. Blue Sky ís currently in the process of opening an additional branch in The Boxyard, a new shopping area in downtown Tulsa that’s being built out of shipping containers.

That location is no passing whim, as Drummond said it represents the bank’s continuing effort to reach out to a new generation of entrepreneurs.

“We’ve got the traditional banking niche,” he said. "Now, we want to become the branch for millennials."

Even as the bank expands, Drummond’s taking care to fill the bank with the best talent available.

“The bank is populated with very skilled, qualified commercial lenders and staff who meet the needs of a variety of clients in the Tulsa, Pawhuska, and Cleveland markets.”

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Brought to you by the letter G

ARTICLE TORI ANNE WALTON & BRANDY LANGHAM-SANDUSKY PHOTOGRAPHY TORI ANNE WALTON

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magine you have to run a race.

But there are a few other things you have to know before you hear the shotgun start. This race is for endurance, not speed. There lies no track so you don't know the way.

No one to tell you where to go....plus there are unidentified land mines you have to run around. Now, imagine doing this blindfolded.

This is how Gregg Heller feels every day.

Gregg is a father to Kyra, a beautiful 13-year-old girl. Kyra happens to be gifted. When you see her volunteering at ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation) every Saturday, you would never know of what she is capable. The other children assisting are polite, friendly, and very knowledgeable.

When you speak to Kyra, you know immediately that she is extremely intelligent....more so than the average teenager. Why? Her memory is photographic. The wiggling dog she is holding, Wolfe, was born a day before her birthday. In fact, she knows the

names and birth dates of the 20 plus animals she is assisting every Saturday. She never picks up a sheet more than once to read it while customers are speaking with her. It is incredible. By the way, if you were wondering, typical recall of the average person is up to 7 digits or phrases.

In 1944, pediatrician, Hans Asperger referred to these genius children as “little professors.” According to a study of 8 gifted children, “working memory isn't just the ability to remember long strings of numbers. It is the ability to hold and process quantities of information.”

(Source: "What Genius & Autism Have in Common) TIME MAGAZINE Maia Szalavita July 10, 2012).

Parents need to understand that there is a direct correlation between sensory issues and people who are extremely gifted. Kyra is a unique hybrid of both. While Kyra participates in basketball, loves spelling, Girl Scouts, and swimming, she has social CONTINUED >

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“working memory isn’t just the ability to remember long strings of numbers. It is the ability to hold and process quantities of information.”

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anxiety because of how people may treat her. Her father encourages her by telling her "not to worry about it, people just don't understand". So who does understand? How do these children grow? Most importantly, where do these children attend school?

Town & Country School is the only state accredited facility in Oklahoma for children with learning differences. Town & Country School is where Kyra finally fits in. "This school is one where kids may have been diagnosed with similar things but they all have different triggers. At Town & Country, the teachers are trained professionals that nurture their talents," says Gregg.

One could compare Town & Country to X-men's "School for the Gifted." Upon touring, the executive director is helpful and displays how the children learn in a way that is tailored to their abilities. What you find inside the school located at 32nd and Memorial is amazing. "They offer services that you can't get without having to pay for, the benefits are astronomical," says Gregg.

As a parent you celebrate every milestone, every success. Parents try and give their children unconditional love and patience. Being a gifted child, Kyra has taught Gregg many things. She shows him that she is willing to work hard and never let her talents be an excuse for bad behavior or acting out.

However, her race is not over. Kyra has a lot to learn about her talents as she matures—the life of a gifted person is typically full of frustration as they learn to navigate both talents and triggers.

Kyra’s current diagnosis is ADHD and autism. She has been tested 4 times but each time her diagnosis has changed. In this endurance race of life, Kyra will finish 1st—thanks to her father, mother, teachers, doctors, and a team trying to assist her gifts.

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Sharon is a FOX23 news reporter and Bobby is a Bixby police officer and SWAT Team member.

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As a mother, Sharon is passionate about local children's charities

Aerilyn is definitely a Daddy's girl.

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ixby couple Bobby Zigmont and Sharon Phillips Zigmont were always destined for each other. But it took 16 years to get there.

Bobby, a Bixby police officer, and Sharon, a FOX23 news reporter, met in their teens. She was a senior at Jenks High School and he was the older college guy...who was dating her best friend.

"It was the summer of my senior year and I was at my friend's house for a party. As soon as he walked in the door, I knew I was going to marry him some day," she says.

Her friend went back to college and started dating someone else. Sharon seized the opportunity and called Bobby. But like many young romances it ended after only three months.

REMEMBER ME? Sixteen years later, Sharon was working in San Diego, California when her mother casually asked her if there was anyone from her past that she would like to keep in touch with, and she immediately thought of Bobby. She sent him a Facebook friend request and the rest, as they say, is history.

Bobby says, "She was always on my mind. I remember years before being at my parents house with the TV on behind my back when I heard her voice. I turned around and she was on the air. I didn't see what channel CONTINUED >

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it was so I went online and scoured all the networks but couldn't find anything."

She says, "That was in my early media days when I was a news producer. I was occasionally on the air but my name wasn't listed on the website."

He says, "I knew I had missed my chance, but fast forward a few more years and I was in the same place at my parents' house when she came on the air again. I was in another relationship at the time and didn't act on it but I was so glad to see her doing well," he says.

In 2008, he was single again and thought of reconnecting with Sharon. He looked on the FOX23 website and read her bio.

He says, "I thought about emailing her a note. Something like, 'Hey, you might not remember me, but..."

He hesitated thinking she gets creepy guys sending her notes all the time. He looked her up on Facebook and saw a photo of her with someone else and assumed she was married with kids and left it alone.

But then on a sunny spring day, he received a Facebook message from Sharon that said, "Hey, you might not remember me, but..."

GIVING BACK The Zigmonts have been married for four years now and have a beautiful daughter, Aerilyn. They both have demanding, stressful careers and may be called upon at a moment's notice. As a news journalist, Sharon rushes to where the news is happening and may be gone for hours. It can be hard to decompress after a difficult day.

Sharon says, "I'll call or text Bobby that I've had a bad day and he'll have a bubble bath waiting for me with candles, music, and a glass of wine. He's wonderful about doing things like that, so when I come home I can relax and enjoy our family time."

As a police officer and SWAT Team member, Bobby has a stressful and dangerous job. He says the best way to reduce stress is communicating quickly if he has a bad day.

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He says, "For me, talking about an unpleasant event right after it happens at the scene or talking with Sharon later at home flushes it out of my mind allowing me to move forward. Physical activity helps me, too. For years my outlet was coaching youth soccer and playing on a mens soccer league, but now I enjoy working out with FIT First Responders."

FIT First Responders Foundation was founded by Coach Jonathan Conneely and empowers Tulsa’s first responders to be their best through fitness, nutrition, and creating a winning mindset. It was created to provide police officers, firefighters, and all those who serve as a first responder.

Bobby says, "It's a great non-profit organization. It allows us to work out with other first responders who understand our challenges which is a great stress reliever."

The Zigmonts are both active in the local community. Sharon is involved with CureSearch Walk benefiting CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a national non-profit foundation that accelerates the search for cures for children’s cancer.

Bobby is the Chairman for the Bixby PASS (Positive Actions for Safe Students) Coalition. The organization started as a teacher-based group and has since evolved into a community-based organization. Bixby PASS Coalition partners with the Tulsa Health Department and Bixby Optimist Club to provide educational opportunities on the dangers of substance and alcohol abuse.

JOY IN THE CAUSE Both Bobby and Sharon share a love for Joy in the Cause. Sharon's mother, Debbie Phillips, is best friends with Lisa Bain, the founder of the charity. The charity began from lessons learned when Bain's mother was diagnosed with cancer. Joy in the Cause provides care, compassion, and personal acts of kindness to those with life altering illness and special needs.

Sharon says, "Lisa dresses up her bulldog Mavis Pearl in tutus and brings her to

the hospital to brighten a patient's day. She created little stuffed bulldogs and takes them to nursing homes, cancer treatment centers, and children's hospitals. It simply exploded. Now, Mavis Pearl dolls are in Afghanistan and Iraq."

Bain says, "Care comes in all shapes and sizes. It may be through the comfort of an unhurried conversation and visit, or therapy dog visit from Mavis Pearl. It could be receiving the gift of a house cleaning, grocery card, or bill payment. Support looks different for every person going through a life altering illness or those facing special needs.

Bain reached out to Bobby for Joy To The Rescue – Project: Kids In Crisis which equips first responders with resources to soothe a child’s fear. Bobby introduced Bain to the Bixby Police Chief and now each Bixby police car is equipped with backpacks which contain an Usborne book, Mavis Pearl coloring book and stuffed dog, colored pencils, special t-shirt, and other donated items.

HOLIDAY CHEER For Christmas, time will be spent celebrating with both sides of the family; with Bobby's family on Christmas Eve and Sharon's family on Christmas Day. They both are looking forward to homes full of kids, laughter, and food.

Bobby says, "My mom is a Southern Bell from Arkansas and most of her food is comfort food. She makes the most amazing dressing. My sister and I would always beg for that, and her turkey gravy with diced up eggs that you pour on top of it."

"I'm the oldest of five and love holiday dinners. But the best part for me is the leftovers a few hours after the big meal. My brothers and I would love to grab some turkey or ham and put it on the little dinner rolls," she says.

The Zigmonts are grateful for their many blessings. But most of all, they are thankful for the uncertain path taken to find each other.

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HAPPY HANUKKAH! Traditions Light Up the Holiday

ften referred to as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is an eight day celebration that begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev (a date that falls anywhere from late November to late December on the Gregorian calendar).

This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 24th and lasts until January 1st.

Hanukkah marks the victory of the Jews, led by the Maccabees, against Greek persecution and religious oppression. When the Maccabees came to rededicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, they found only one flask of oil with which to light the menorah (a special candelabra). Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days, leaving time to find a fresh supply.

Hanukkah is a time for celebrating with family and friends gathering nightly to remember and honor this miracle by lighting one candle of the menorah each night of the holiday, enjoying traditional holiday foods, singing songs, playing games, and exchanging gifts.

LIGHTING THE MENORAH

Lighting the Menorah is the main Hanukkah tradition. It has nine branches, one for each night of the Festival of Lights, plus a shamash, meaning helper or attendant, which is lit first and then used to light the other candles. The shamash always sits a bit higher or lower than the rest of the candles so as to not get confused with 36

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the others. The candles are placed on the menorah from right to left, the same direction in which one reads Hebrew. However, when lighting the menorah you move in the opposite direction, using the shamash to the light the candles from left to right. Blessings are recited before or after the candles are lit depending on tradition.

EATING FRIED FOODS

The miracle of the oil lasting eight days is not only celebrated through the lighting of the menorah, but also in the traditional foods that are eaten. Deep-fried in oil, latkes (fried potato pancakes) are the most popular Hanukkah food topped with applesauce or sour cream. Beef brisket, short ribs, and noodle kugel will likely be on the menu along with dairy products, especially cheese, in commemoration of the Jewish heroine Judith (Yehudit), who helped secure an important military victory with the aid of her homemade cheese. Hanukkah desserts may include decorated holiday sugar cookies, cupcake menorahs, and most importantly, traditional sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts).

SPINNING THE DREIDEL

Another tradition of the holiday is playing dreidel, a gambling game played with a square top. During the time of Antiochus' oppression, those who wanted to study Torah (an illegal activity) would conceal their activity by playing gambling games with a top whenever an official or inspector was within sight. A dreidel is marked with four Hebrew letters: Nun, Gimel, Hei, and Shin. These letters stand for the Hebrew phrase "Nes Gadol Hayah Sham", a great miracle happened there, referring to the miracle of the oil. Gelt, which are chocolate coins covered with tin foil, are part of this game.

GIVING GIFTS

Although giving children money has been a part of Hanukkah for a few centuries, the giving of presents is a relatively new practice due to its close proximity to Christmas. Gifts range from traditional books, dreidels, and fruit and nuts, to giving a donation on someone’s behalf which is considered a “mitzvah” or good deed, to modern gifts and toys.

Hanukkah has become one of the most well-known Jewish holidays. Like most other festive holidays, it is made richer when people get together and enjoy the unique traditions of years past.

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FINE WINE A WEALTH OF CHOICES

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he wine culture in this country has been growing by leaps and bounds.

It’s no longer something that we savor only on special occasions. We explore it, find it, consume it and we share it everyday.

With the holidays fast approaching, everyone will soon begin to consider what gifts they want for family and friends.

The wine question I hear most often during this time of year is “What you do have for someone that already has EVERTHING in their wine cellar?”

I think there are two approaches to that question. The first is finding that special wine that anyone would love to claim as theirs…the prestige wine. These are the rare ones that wine aficionados collect like artwork, both superb in quality and with potential to improve with age.

Two of my top, “you can never go wrong” recommendations are Cabernet Sauvignons and French Champagnes.

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Among a wealth of choices, here are some that are definite stand outs.

Bryant Family Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-This cult cab is very small production, highly sought after and also lives up to the hype. It has consistently been reviewed with some of the highest scores vintage after vintage. It’s rare, expensive, will age for decades. A bottle of the 2011 vintage will set you back $689.99.

Other Cabernets that warrant consideration are the Caymus Special Selection ($199.99) which has set a standard of consistency and quality for years and Silver Oak, a legendary winery that only makes cabernets…one from Napa Valley ($118.00) and a second from Alexander Valley ($74.99).

Among French Champagnes the elite are referred to as Tête de Cuvée or Cuvée Prestige.

These are made only in outstanding vintages and comprise a mere 1-2% of all the sparkling wine made in the world.

The two most famous are Moët & Chandon’s Dom Pérignon ($179.99) and Louis Roederer's Cristal ($249.99) Other notable Cuvée Prestige are Veuve Clicqout’s La Grand Dame ($154.99), Taittinger’s Comtes de Champagne ($194.99) and Perrier-Jouet’s Belle Epoque ($179.99).

The second approach to gift giving for a hardcore wine lover is finding that cool, unusual alternative to the wines they already know and love. For the vino fans that like to explore the possibilities, here are some suggestions for gift giving or for you to try this holiday season.

Tignanello ($118.99) is one of the original Super Tuscans, wines made in the Tuscany region of Italy that combine traditional Sangiovese grapes with non-traditional varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has had a worldwide following and reputation for quality since its creation in 1974.

Cheval de Andes ($69.99) is a collaboration between the renowned French Bordeaux maker Cheval Blanc and the Argentinean wine house of Terrazas de Los Andes: a blend of Malbec from Argentina and Cabernet from plantings in France that results in an old world Bordeaux style wine with new world value.

Figgins Estate Red Wine ($95.99) is second label from the Figgins family that owns the esteemed Leonetti Cellars in Washington State.

Figgins is a rich and balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot that bookends Leonetti’s excellent Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Champagne Cuvée Cuis 1er Cru ($59.99) is what is known as “Grower” Champagne. These very small production, handcrafted Champagnes are made exclusively by the families that grow the grapes and are often made from fruit of just a single vineyard.

Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad ($24.99) is a Spanish Cava or sparkling wine made from only the first pressing of the grapes of each vintage and aged on the lees for 30 months in the bottle. It has superb depth and complexity as well as offering tremendous value.

When the wine you choose is a gift there’s never an issue of what to do with it.

Of course, the more wine you purchase for yourself, the more space you’ll need to store it.

Though many of us buy our wine on Thursday and drink it by Sunday, wine cellars are still popular and a wise investment for anyone that wants to buy wine in volume and keep it properly for the long term.

And who knows, if you do start your own wine collection, then maybe….just maybe, someone will give you that special bottle that makes your wine cellar complete.

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TULSA'S FLAG IS DUE FOR A REDO CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT: JACOB JOHNSON

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he City of Tulsa’s flag recently made waves for being one of the worst designed flags in the United States.

However, there’s hope thanks to a group of committed Tulsans, taking on the challenge to revamp the flag.

Tulsa has an official flag. We’ll wait while you realize that you’ve never thought much about this aspect of this great city. It’s pretty straight forward: The flag is just the seal of Tulsa slapped on a white background. The seal is fine for viewing up close on paper, but not on a flag high in the sky.

Roman Mars, a journalist and TED Conference presenter, spoke at a recent TED Conference, giving a presentation titled, “Why city flags may be the worst-designed thing you’ve never noticed.”

Mars reasoned cities don’t think about the importance or relevance a flag brings to the city, instead often throwing the town logo or other garbled images onto a flag and calling it done.

And, guess what city’s flag was included in the worst city flags in America? You got it – Tulsa.

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1. Keep it simple.

2. Use meaningful symbolism.

3. Use two-to-three basic colors.

4. Do not use any lettering or seals.

5. Are distinctive or related to.

Depending on your definition of these rules, Tulsa’s flag breaks just about all of them. It uses several non-basic colors, a lot of lettering, and its logo is small and complex. If that wasn’t enough to get it mocked at a national conference, the image of the Tulsa flag is copyrighted, meaning reproduction is actually prohibited.

It’s a case of what-not-to-do when it comes to flag design. This is why there is help on the way to make this flag one Tulsans can take pride in.

A creative agency in Tulsa, Gitwit, has stepped up and is powering the movement to redesign the Tulsa flag to better represent Tulsa to the world. The new Tulsa Flag campaign includes a solid month of gathering input of what should be on the flag from all districts of the city. The team will read every answer, and distill the input to pass on to designers.

By utilizing proper flag design principles, the designers aim to increase civic pride by having the flag become a branding piece for Tulsa. Artists will produce multiple flags, before the power is again turned to Tulsa citizens to choose the new Tulsa Flag design.

“Our current flag is both ineffective as a flag because of its current design, and its reproduction and distribution limitations render it useless for anything outside of flying in front of the court house,” Jacob Johnson, Gitwit Principal and Strategist says. “It’s not even a question that a new flag needs to be proposed.”

Johnson says the time to change the flag is now – not only because the current flag is lacking and has received negative national exposure, but also because the ground swell of growing pride and love for Tulsa demands it.

“Tulsa pride has been growing steadily for the past decade,” Johnson said. “And it’s time we have a flag that we can display proudly however and wherever we want.”

“Printed, embroidered, tattooed or painted, we need a flag that represents Tulsa and Tulsans across the globe,” Johnson said. “A great flag is about bringing people together and inviting others to come find out why Tulsans are so proud of their city.”

When Gitwit has completed several designs for the new flag for Tulsa, members of the team will host a reveal to announce the possibilities to the Tulsa community. Tulsa will choose the new flag design to take to City Hall for adoption.

“One thing is for sure, Tulsans are proud of their city,” Johnson said. “Now, it’s time they are proud of their city flag as well.”

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DECEMBER 7 NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

PALSY AND RELATED BRAIN DISEASES

THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER

WARREN CLINIC CONFERENCE ROOM

Bring the kids out for Santa’s arrival, take advantage of free gift wrap-

A neurodegenerative brain disease support group has been organized

ping, enjoy the sounds of Christmas Caroling, get in on some fantastic

for patients, family and caregivers affected by Progressive Supranucle-

sales and bring in new toys for TOYS-FOR-TOTS. There is something

ar Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) and Multiple System

for everyone this season at The Farm. To find out more about daily

Atrophy (MSA) for those in Tulsa and the surrounding areas. Meetings

events and give-aways, visit FarmShoppingCenter.com

are scheduled for first Wednesday of each month. For more informa-

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tion, contact facilitator, Karen Rath, 918.557.8784 or KRath@cox.net.

WINTERFEST

WEDNESDAYS, FROM 8 A.M.-12 P.M.

BOK CENTER

HAPPY HOUR WEDNESDAYS

The seasonal celebration will be open on November 27 to the public

PERFECT SMILE TULSA

for 52 days this year, giving everyone a chance to enjoy skating be-

Treat yourself for the Holidays. Botox is $10/unit and Juviderm is

neath Tulsa's skyline. Lace up your skates and take in what has become

$450/syringe. Call 918.232.8300 or visit PerfectSmileTulsa.com for

one of Tulsa's favorite holiday traditions! BOKCenter.com/Events

more information.

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DECEMBER 7, 2 P.M. & 6 P.M. PEARL HARBOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE CIRCLE CINEMA A Pearl Harbor documentary and will also screen locally-filmed interviews with 6 Tulsa-area veterans regarding the attack and sharing their personal stories. In addition, live music will be played on the theatre's 1928 pipe organ, and a WWII military exhibit from Keith Myers will be on display in the gallery. CircleCinema.com

DECEMBER 10, 6 P.M. TULSA CHRISTMAS PARADE DOWNTOWN TULSA For many decades, Tulsans have come together to celebrate Christmas in a downtown setting. The first record of these types of events in the community date back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth-centuries. Everfest.com

DECEMBER 10 LAUGHING MATTER PH COMMUNITY HOUSE Oklahoma's longest-running improv troupe. Tickets are $8 at the

Making Spirits Bright 10018 S. MEMORIAL 918.528.6700

door. For more information, please visit pHCommunityHouse.com.

(across from Super Target)

parkhillssouth.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, TIMES VARY. WHITE CHRISTMAS CIRCLE CINEMA A Circle Cinema tradition bringing the song-and-dance team of Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and romantic interest Rosemary Clooney back to the big screen with this holiday classic! Selected showings will feature 1928 original pipe organ as well as sing-along with Channel 8's Jody McIntyre. CircleCinema.com

DECEMBER 17 FA LA LA LA BALL DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER Includes live entertainment, cash bar, and light hor d'oeuvres. Cost

r ! a e Y w e N the o t ’s Here

to join is a donation to one of the following: The Parish Church of St. Jerome, The Parish Church of St. Jerome's Food Bank, and A Friend for a Friend. OKEq.org

DECEMBER 28 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS TULSA PAC Celebrity Attractions presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas for one night only - Wednesday, December 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Tulsa PAC. The show features classic Christmas hits from MANN-

Lewis & 51 st

HEIM STEAMROLLER and dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting.

Tickets may be purchased via phone 918.596.7111, in person at the Tulsa PAC Ticket Office, or online at MyTicketOffice.com.

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business directory AUTOMOTIVE Matthews Ford (918) 251-3673 MatthewsFordBA.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

BANKING

Amber Marie & Co. (918) 250-5280 AmberMarieCo.com

The Market At Walnut Creek (918) 492-3500 TheMarketTulsa.com

CHARITIES & FUNDRAISERS

Karimian & Associates (918) 388-2003 KarimianAdvisors.com

Midtown Kia (877) 734-4399 MidtownKia.com Blue Sky Bank (918) 712-4700 BlueSky.Bank

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (918) 585-2800 okfoodbank.org

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Mark D Tiernan, DMD & Associates P.C. & Fastbraces (918) 749-1639 MarkTiernanDMD.com

Perfect Smile Tulsa (918) 742-8100 PerfectSmileTulsa.com

EDUCATION

Grade Power (918) 250-5500 GradePowerLearning.com

Holland Hall (918) 481-1111 HollandHall.org

Town and Country School (918) 296-3113 TandCSchool.org

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Tulsa Performing Arts Center (918) 596-7111 TulsaPAC.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING

HEALTH & WELLNESS

SlimGENEration DNA Weightloss (918) 451-7546 TulsaWeightLossDNA.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS NichTech Roofing (918) 283-2001 NichTechRoofSystems.com

Tom's Outdoor Living (918) 695-1653 TomsOutdoorLiving.com

Visions Tile & Stone (918) 592-1234

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Renaissance Hardwood Floors (918) 298-4477 RenHardwood.com Luxe Furniture & Design (918) 459-8950 LuxeTulsa.com

HOSPITALS

Hillcrest Healthcare Systems (918) 585-8000 HillCrest.com

INTERIOR DESIGN 12*31 Interiors (918) 697-5104 houzz.com/pro/taniacartwright/1231-interiors

KITCHEN & BATH

Carriage House Design Inc (918) 949-9017 CHDKitchenAndBath.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES Eye Candy Eyewear EyeCandy.style Wink Optique (918) 417-7774 WinkOptique.com

The Hamlet (918) 495-1466 HamletHams.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES First Call (Tulsa) (918) 665-1011 My-FirstCall.com

Saint Simeon’s Senior Community (918) 425-3583 SaintSimeons.org

SHOPPING CENTERS The Vineyard on Memorial (918) 481-8888 TheVineyardTulsa.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Apotheke RX (918) 728-6420 ApothekeRX.com

Get Stitchin' PET CARE (918) 481-1055 Animal Emergency Center GetStitchin.com (918) 665-0508

AEC-Tulsa.com Parkhill's Liquors & Wine South

(918) 528-6700 REAL ESTATE ParkhillSouthTulsa.com Brian Frere Home Team

(918) 298-6900 Parkhill's Liquors & BrianSellsTulsa.com Wine Warehouse

(918) 742-4187 Kathy Rogers ParkhillsLiquor.com (918) 269-9283 KathyRogersKathy.KWRealty.com Tulsa Toy Depot

(918) 938-0555 RESTAURANTS, TulsaToyDepot.com FOOD & BEVERAGE Bluestone Steakhouse & Seafood (918) 296-9889 BluestoneSteakHouse.com

Hebert's Specialty Meats (918) 298-8400 HebertsMeats.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

@ the PAC

December 2, 4

Home for the Holidays Tulsa Symphony Pops

2-30 Pop Impressionism John Hammer / PAC Gallery 7

Tulsa Festival Ringers PAC Trust Brown Bag It

8-23 A Christmas Carol American Theatre Company 10-23 The Nutcracker Tulsa Ballet 15-16 Christmas Cabaret Sheridan Road Vocal Ensemble 16-18 Elf Jr. Theatre Tulsa Family

FULL INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELS

COLOR SELECTION SPACE PLANNING

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Christmas at the Tulsa PAC with Brian Nhira and Friends From ‘The Voice’ Hope for All Nations Ministries

FURNITURE AND FINISH SELECTIONS

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Celebrity Attractions

WINDOW TREATMENTS

HOUZZ.COM/PRO/TANIACARTWRIGHT/1231-INTERIORS

TANIA CARTWRIGHT, ALLIED ASID, LS

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Parting Thoughts

WHO ARE YOU? SANTA CLAUS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE ELF ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE WHO ARE YOU?

DO YOU TAKE VACATIONS?

Santa Claus Chief Executive Elf

Oh, yes! Mrs. Claus and I take some time off every summer to travel to Florida or Cancun—She loves swimming in the ocean.

But we are soon back to the North Pole to prepare for the next Christmas.

WHAT TIME WILL YOU BE IN TULSA?

Sometime after midnight. I always wave at the Golden Driller when I fly by.

Just as sassy as can be! She has been busy making me a new suit. I tore my last one climbing out of the sleigh. She told me to tell everyone, "Merry Christmas!"

Oh, he's hilarious! He tells jokes a lot and makes the other reindeer laugh all the time.

Most of all, he's the leader of the reindeer team and takes his job very seriously making sure we stick to our schedule on Christmas Eve.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE COOKIE?

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG?

I love all cookies but my favorite has to be sugar cookies. I love all the pretty decorations and they taste so good with hot cocoa.

That's a hard one, but I'd say Jingle Bells, White Christmas, and O Holy Night.

SO, IS HOT COCOA YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?

DREN WHO ARE READING THIS?

I love hot cocoa or milk with cookies but I think my favorite drink is warm apple cider. Cinnamon and apples makes me say, "Ho, ho, ho!"

I’d tell them that it’s nearly Christmas time so it’s good to be as nice as you can. Help your parents with anything they ask, be kind to everyone, and give to those less fortunate than yourself. Merry Christmas, ho, ho, ho!

HOW'S MRS. CLAUS?

DO YOU HAVE A CELL PHONE?

You bet! We rely on all types of technology. The elves text each other a lot and I am always updating my Instagram page. Follow me @Santa.

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