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Celebrating the Men in Tulsa DADS, GRANDDADS, UNCLES, THANK YOU FOR THE ROLE YOU PLAY IN

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RAISING UP THE KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. Whether you coach a sports team,

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help out with homework, or work extra hard to save up for a surprise trip for your

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In this issue, you’ll find ideas for cool rides, mens tailored clothing, stories about men and more. Don’t forget to leave some hints around for your family to know what to get you for Father’s Day. If you find anything in this issue, you can always dog-ear the page and leave it in the family room or the kitchen! Take it easy, enjoy your family time, and don’t forget to do something just for yourself too.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 10 Teaching by Example From Jazz to Pop to Classical, Vernon Howard Reflects on His Career as a Musician and Educator

14 The Pinpoint Resource A haberdashery offering the finest in men’s clothing and accessories

24 Vanderhall The three-wheel dream machine redifining luxury

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28 First Call Joe Wolfe on his quality-centered home healthcare company

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Around Town

Local Limelight

Trend Setter

Open House

24 Driver’s Notebook 28 Locally Owned 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Healthy Lifestyle

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Te a c h i n g by Example

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ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE | PHOTOGRAPHY CINDY ALVAREZ

T E AC H I N G 10

LOUIS ARMSTRONG ONCE SAID “MUSIC IS LIFE

He says, “When I was 10 years old, my father bought

ITSELF. What would this world be without good music?

some Dixieland jazz recordings at the five-and-dime. I

No matter what kind it is.”

was fascinated with the solos and interplay of the musi-

Vernon Howard, musician, trombonist, educator

cians. As I was listening to the recordings, my father left

and Director of Jazz Studies at The University of Tulsa,

the room and returned with a trombone in his hands and

couldn’t agree more.

started jamming with the records. I thought that was

Equally comfortable in symphonic, jazz and popular

pretty cool. I didn’t even know that we had a trombone

music settings, Howard’s work as a trombonist and

in the house! I asked him, ‘Can you teach me to do that?’”

electric bassist has included performances with the

After completing his Bachelor of Music Education

Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Signature Symphony and

and Master of Music Education degrees at University of

the Fort Smith Symphony. His jazz and commercial

Tulsa, and pursuing additional academic work at Indiana

background has included concert, night club and stage

University, Howard began teaching trombone and jazz

show engagements with such artists as Nancy Wilson,

studies at TU in 1978.

Billy Eckstein, Joe Williams, the Temptations, Four Tops,

From 1975-2009, he was also a member of the

Woody Herman, Clark Terry, Doc Severinsen, Louis

summer music faculty at the Interlochen Center for

Bellson, Ella Fitzgerald and many others.

the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan where he served as

Howard’s passion for music began as a young child. He

Coordinator of Jazz Studies. His work at Interlochen

loved all genres of music from rock ‘n roll to symphony

included numerous concerts and educational work-

orchestra, but it was jazz that quickly caught his attention.

shops with such jazz luminaries as Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Milt Jackson, Wayne Shorter, Buddy Rich, Jimmy Heath, and Wynton Marsalis. He taught thousands of young jazz students during his 35 years of teaching at Interlochen including: Tim Ries, saxophonist, Rolling Stones; Walt Weiskopf, saxophonist, Steely Dan; Walter White, trumpeter, Maynard Ferguson; Conrad Herwig, trombonist, Frank Sinatra; and Norah Jones, Grammy winning vocalist and pianist. Howard takes special pride in the accomplishments of his many TU students that have moved on to build successful careers as professional performers and music educators. Many of the outstanding teachers and leaders in music education and jazz education in the region are former students and graduates of the TU School of Music. Howard served as Director of the School of Music at the University of Tulsa from 2013-2020. He will be retiring from full-time teaching at the end of the current 2021 spring semester but plans to return in the fall to teach music in an adjunct capacity at TU. As Louis Armstrong also said, “Musicians don’t retire; they stop when there is no more music in them.”

BY E X A M P L E

FROM JAZZ TO POP TO CLASSICAL, VERNON HOWARD REFLECTS ON HIS CAREER AS A MUSICIAN AND EDUCATOR

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ARTICLE KACIE BROWN

SUMMER AND CO. REALTOR SUMMER RATZLAFF’S HOME SELLING ADVICE

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Selling Frenzy

“Let us come ta l k to you, let us see you r home a nd f i nd out what you’re dea l i ng w ith.”

WHAT SHOULD SOMEONE THINKING ABOUT SELLING

a professional staging consultation. We make sure that whatever

THEIR HOME DO TO GET STARTED? WHAT DOES THAT

they plan on doing to their home, like remodeling a bathroom or just

PROCESS LOOK LIKE?

painting some walls, is a good move for them. Or, we suggest other

Meet with a real estate agent and find the right one. Even if it’s

improvements that would be better ways to spend their money.

early, even if they think they’re a year out, that would be the very

The next step is for the potential seller to start preparing their

first step. It lets the potential seller talk with somebody who has a

home. They could have a pre-inspection done on their home, espe-

real pulse on the market and find out what their property is worth

cially if there’s been some deferred maintenance. That’s something

today. We get contacted by people saying “well, I didn’t know if I

that we refer people to, and a lot of times inspectors will give a

should contact you because I don’t plan on doing this for another six

discounted rate for sellers. They know that a seller doesn’t have to

months to a year.” Talk with an agent, let them see the home and find

do that, and it’s a nice way to head any trouble off at the pass.

out what the homeowner is dealing with. It helps the agent gauge,

From that point, they would need to go into the decluttering

and there are certain things agents can help with during the whole

and staging mode, whether they have professional help from a

process if they are included from the start. This is a really important

real estate team or they’re tackling the projects themselves. It’s a

step that sometimes gets missed. People think “oh, I’ve got to get

key element in making the home marketable because people live

my house ready before I call a realtor.” Part of our package includes

in their homes very differently than they sell them. CONTINUED >

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I don’t th i n k there cou ld

be too much clea n i ng

goi ng on.”

SUMMER RATZLAFF Summer and Co. Home-selling advice: Don’t overspend!

Once the staging and decluttering are done, curb appeal is a big deal, making sure your yard is cleaned

IMPACT THE SELLING EXPERIENCE?

up. Then it’s time for a professional photographer who

In this market, prices can change week to week. The

will take marketable photos and videos. If there is a pool,

seller should have an agent who keeps an eye on what’s

acreage or something that would be helpful for the buyer

going on in the market before the home is listed. In

to see a bird’s eye view, drone photography can be done.

today’s current market, go in at a good market value and

Once the agent has the photography, they can order mar-

buyers are going to come. We have one that just went live

keting materials and/or open house flyers.

that had 54 showings and six good offers in four days.

During this time, the agent should be meeting with the sellers to come up with a competitive price. Once the price is established and the home is officially listed, the seller should be surrounded by the people they need to get them through to the closing. 20

HOW DOES THE CURRENT REAL-ESTATE MARKET

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The buyers drove the price up. Especially in a seller’s market, don’t overprice the house.

WHAT DO YOU WISH MORE PEOPLE SELLING THEIR HOMES KNEW?

Stacey Smith, DVM

Right now, I would put a huge focus on decluttering and cleanliness. I don’t think there could be too much cleaning going on. If the focus is on getting rid of stuff and making everything super clean, then people are going to overlook wallpaper or something they don’t like. Sometimes home-owners think they need to remodel and they don’t always need to. Sometimes people think they need to remodel a bathroom when a new light fixture, cleaning and light staging can do wonders. You can’t get dollar for dollar out of most renovation projects. Right now, and in any market, don’t overspend if you don’t have to.

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EVEN IF YOU CALL FIRST CALL’S OFFICES AFTER HOURS, YOU WON’T GET SENT TO VOICEMAIL. That commitment - to keep phones staffed with informed employees - is just one way Joe Wolfe carries out his pledge to give customers quality service and care when they need it most. He’s in an industry that’s especially important right now. “We have an aging population,” Wolfe says, “there are more and more people needing healthcare services, especially while their families are working during the day, trying to make a living.” Wolfe meets their needs through a company that quickly emerged as a leader in the growing industry in the Tulsa area and beyond.

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Joe Wolfe

Wolfe, an army veteran, went to nursing school

Wolfe also says they’ve built a reputation for excel-

through the military. But after working as a nurse, he

lence through a highly selective employment process.

realized it wasn’t the job for him. He transitioned into

First Call hires home health aides, certified nursing

medical staffing, rising through the ranks of a large

assistants, licensed practical nurses, and registered

corporation over the course of 12 years. Wolfe founded

nurses. Only experienced applicants get interviews,

First Call in Tulsa in 1997 with former co-worker and

and they go through extensive vetting to determine

healthcare executive Chris Sanders. Though they’d

whether they meet First Call’s standards. The staff also

achieved impressive growth in their respective posi-

go through 3 ½ hours of tests assessing their skills.

tions, they left hoping to diverge from the cattle-call

They’re loyal, too. Some of Wolfe’s office staff mem-

hiring practices they were used to seeing in medical

bers have celebrated decades with the company.

staffing companies. Just a few years after their start,

Outside of in-home healthcare, First Call also

First Call expanded, opening offices in Oklahoma City

provides staff relief. Short-staffed hospitals and

in 2001, Springfield in 2002 and Dallas in 2010. Now,

assisted living facilities can call the company to

they employ more than 400 people.

receive temporary workers. First Call even has long-

Wolfe credits the company’s success in part to their focus on building relationships with other companies and clients rather than competing for business. “I really enjoy going out, meeting clients and getting to know them and understand them,” Wolfe says. And for some clients, First Call’s staff provide more than just health care. He says sometimes

standing contracts with industrial companies who keep nurses on staff. While Wolfe leads a multi-state operation with hundreds of staff, it’s clear in talking to him that he’s passionate about his business and the people whose care he’s so steadfastly committed to. “We’re their family,” Wolfe says.

home health staff serve as vital companions, especially when clients don’t have family in the area.

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Until now, patients have been traveling across the country as well as outside the United States to receive the TheraSuit treatment for their children.

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Jumping for Joy HTR PEDIATRIC THERAPY NOW OFFERS THE THERASUIT® TREATMENT METHOD

PARENTS WITH A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY OR OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS ARE ALWAYS ON THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENT. That’s why HTR Pediatric Therapy is so excited to announce the addition of the TheraSuit® Method to its service of pediatric therapies. The TheraSuit is a soft orthosis used to treat patients diagnosed with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, coordination disorders, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, hypotonicity, and other non-progressive neurological disorders. It provides input to the muscles, joints, and ligaments using elastic bungees that are positioned to correct atypical posturing patterns. This puts the body in a more neutral alignment to prepare it to learn or relearn functional movement patterns that are essential for participation in daily activities. As alignment is restored, the bungees can be modified to then build strength. HTR Pediatric Therapy is the first in Oklahoma to offer the TheraSuit Method. Until now, patients have been traveling across the country as well as outside the United States to receive the TheraSuit

01 The TheraSuit is a soft orthosis used to treat patients diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. 02 Conner is happy to be one of the first kids in Oklahoma to use the TheraSuit Method.

treatment for their children. One such patient is Connor. Born early at only 24 weeks, Connor is a spunky, blonde-haired little boy with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), a type of brain injury that affects premature infants, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and cerebral visual impairment. His mother, Jenny says, “We are incredibly grateful to have a home clinic like HTR Pediatric Therapy. They are constantly growing, getting new equipment, and new training—it doesn’t stop! Not only is this a big deal for Conner to have access to the TheraSuit weekly, but he will have access to many of the therapies we currently must travel outside of Tulsa to receive. Tulsa is lucky to have HTR Pediatric Therapy.” For more information about TheraSuit® and the TheraSuit® Method, contact HTR Pediatric Therapy at 918-806-0106 or HTRpediatrics.com.

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