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10 Follow Your Path to Medicare

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Life in Indian territory Indian Territory was not the settled land of the east. It was a region with sprawling open areas, potentially fertile soil, and terrifying outlaws. The challenges of every day life were quite different than what we experience today.

Kelly KircHHoFF Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning betsy troyer Managing Editor btroyer@LIFEseniorservices.org Kaylee campbell Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org

17 the Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Oklahoma Outlaws and the Lawmen Who Brought them to Justice Indian Territory was known as “The Robber’s Roost” and “The Land of the Six Gun.” Crimes included cattle rustling, bank and train robbery, squatting on Indian land, stealing timber and cheating at cards.

We bring you stories of some of the most well-known outlaws and the lawmen who brought them to justice.

21 Oklahoma’s Famous Female Outlaws

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Men weren’t the only ones whose faces appeared on “Wanted” posters. Several of the nation’s most famous female outlaws wreaked havoc in our state.

25 caring From Afar

It can be one of the hardest things a family can go through: figuring out the best course of action for a loved one who may no longer be able to take care of themselves. What should you do if you can’t be there everyday?

Follow these tips for successful long-distance caring of your loved one.

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26 Preparing for Winter Weather Should Old Man Winter strike again, we provide helpful tips to make sure you are prepared. These preparations will help you ‘weather’ the storm in the best way possible.

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28 Become Your Own Advocate tips to take charge of Your Health and Effectively communicate Your Needs You, more than anyone, know how you are feeling and where you experience discomfort. Knowing how to effectively communicate this to your physician and other health care providers can help you begin to feel better, faster.

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Happy New Year! I hope that you enjoyed a festive season filled with family and friends.

As we embrace a new year, the staff at LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is ready to make 2014 even more interesting and entertaining. With our batteries recharged, we start the year with a fascinating journey into one of the most famous periods in Oklahoma history – the Wild, Wild West.

Little more than a century ago, gangs of outlaws roamed the hills and ruled the towns, slinging guns and committing robberies with few to no consequences. Needless to say, it was a rough and tumble time without much law enforcement. Read about some of Oklahoma’s most well-known outlaws – the Dalton Gang, Cherokee Bill and the Wild Bunch – and the lawmen who finally brought them to justice.

Men weren’t the only ones whose faces appeared on “Wanted” posters. We devote another article to the exploits of several of Oklahoma’s famous female outlaws. Whether they committed crimes such as robbery or horse thievery in velvet skirts

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or in “britches,” these women certainly proved that men weren’t the only big, tough hombres.

You’ll also get a look at what life was like in Indian Territory. Thanks to the Indian Pioneer Collection at Oklahoma University, we sifted through many first-hand accounts in order to bring our readers this insightful overview. From a description of daily activities to a surprising story of a family dealing with a wayward wagon wheel, we hope we have set your imagination in motion.

If this issue has inspired a greater interest in Oklahoma’s history, there are two opportunities to learn more about our vibrant past. The Tulsa Historical Society is joining forces with LIFE Senior Services on January 22 to share the tales of Oklahoma’s Outlaws. If you want a more comprehensive overview of Tulsa’s history, OLLI @ OSU is offering a six-week course on our city’s Past, Present & Future. The program is specifically for older adults. Look on page 19 for more information about both of these opportunities.

I hope our first issue gets you off to a wild and wonderful year!

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First Presbyterian church, 4th St. and Boston Ave., tulsa.

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this month in history Jan. 4, 1999: the euro debuts For the first time since Charlemagne’s reign in the ninth century, Europe is united with a common currency when the “euro” debuts as a financial unit in corporate and investment markets. Eleven European Union (EU) nations (Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain) launched the currency in the hopes of increasing European integration and economic growth.

Jan. 6, 1838: Morse demonstrates telegraph Samuel Morse’s telegraph system is demonstrated for the first time at the Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown, New Jersey. The telegraph, a device which used electric impulses to transmit encoded messages over a wire, would eventually revolutionize long-distance communication, reaching the height of its popularity in the 1920s and 1930s.

Jan. 8, 1877: crazy Horse fights last battle Crazy Horse and his warriors - outnumbered, low on ammunition and forced to use outdated weapons to defend themselves - fight their final losing battle against the U.S. Cavalry in Montana. Six months earlier, in the Battle of Little Bighorn, Crazy Horse and his ally, Chief Sitting Bull, led their combined forces of Sioux and Cheyenne to a stunning victory over Lieutenant Colonel George Custer (1839-76) and his men.

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Jan. 9, 1493: columbus mistakes manatees for mermaids Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees three “mermaids” - in reality, manatees - and describes them as “not half as beautiful as they are painted.”

Jan. 15, 1967: Packers face chiefs in first Super Bowl At the Los Angeles Coliseum, the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the first-ever world championship game of American football. Green Bay scored three touchdowns in the second half to defeat Kansas City 35-10. Led by MVP quarterback Bart Starr, the Packers benefited from Max McGee’s stellar receiving and a key interception by safety Willie Wood.

Jan. 17, 1953: corvette unveiled at GM Motorama The prototype Chevrolet Corvette sports car makes its debut at General Motors’ (GM) Motorama auto show at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The Corvette, named for a fast type of naval warship, would eventually become an iconic American muscle car and remains in production today. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Visit www.medicare.gov for information customized for new enrollees, review your “Medicare & You 2014” handbook; or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

For help understanding Medicare benefits including information about Medicare coverage options, attend a “Basics of Medicare” seminar offered monthly by the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services. Check for seminar dates and times each month on page 35.

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Wild, Wild West LIFE IN INdIAN tERRItORY The early 19th century saw a gradual encroachment upon the native people’s land in the southeastern United States. As the new country continued to expand, this fertile land - home to the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole nations - became coveted real estate.

In 1830, President Andrew Jackson succeeded in passing the Indian Removal Act through Congress. Under the guise of providing Indians a safe haven to preserve their customs without interference from whites, each of the tribes gradually signed the removal treaties and began the arduous, tragic journey to what became Indian Territory. The process would take place over the span of 28 years.

Initially, most early Americans thought the nation would never expand beyond the Mississippi River, hence the willingness to part with the lands given to the Indians. But as early as the 1840s, the spirit of expansion led white Americans to Indian Territory in search of land once again.

Indian Territory was not the settled land of the east. It was a region with sprawling open areas, potentially fertile soil, and terrifying outlaws.

Most importantly, Indian culture held sway. To make the journey required a spirit of courage. And to live there required a hearty brand of resourcefulness.

The stories that defined the territories might have been lost. But in the 1930s, government workers interviewed thousands of Oklahomans with tales to tell about settlement and life in Indian Territory. The University of Oklahoma has preserved those interviews in the Western History Collections as the Indian Pioneer Collection. With roughly 80,000 files, the collection chronicles the stories that shaped the territory. The stories below are not only a part of the Collection, but paint a vivid picture of the challenges of living in Indian Territory.

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Difficult Journeys While their journeys paled in comparison to the Trail of Tears that brought Indians to the territory, white settlers nevertheless faced challenges when relocating. The trip alone was treacherous with long stretches of desolate land, rivers with no bridges, roads with no paths, and outlaws with a penchant for stealing horses. One family even lost their little girl from the wagon over the bumpy roads and only found her because part of the group was following on horseback!

When Ella Robinson relocated as a girl with her family, her father and brother had to contend with a wayward wagon wheel.1 “He told the boys to kill a yearling and bring him the hide. This he cut in one long strip, beginning at the outside and going around and around.

With this he wrapped the tire and journeyed on. This procedure had to be repeated several times on the trip, a yearling sacrificed each time. As they ate the meat, there was no loss incurred,” she recalled.

Those determined to reach Indian Territory and the promise of land faced a challenge, but a challenge worth the reward. They would, however, need this same resourcefulness to endure and thrive in their daily lives.

Daily Life Families relocated to Indian Territory in search of land title. The land and its yield of crops became the primary focus of existence. Corn and cotton comprised the main crops, but wild fruits and vegetables supplemented their diets, a trick they learned from the Indians. William Long, born in Wyandotte County, Kan. in 1869, discussed his boyhood and the need to be resourceful.2 “Most of our clothing was made at home by the women. I mean they made it all, but later they bought some of the cloth,” he said.

Most homes were built from simple logs, sometimes later to be converted to more permanent structures. But these shelters were sturdy against the sometimes wicked weather in the territory.

“One evening, when I was a boy I was alone at the house and a cyclone passed over. I could feel the logs weave and raise but they withstood the storm, seeming to settle back into place. The fences and the buildings around were destroyed as were many trees,” Long recalled.

Children would alternate attending missionary schools to help with the harvest. Missionaries came to the territory with the intention of “civilizing” the Indians with Christian doctrine. The Quakers established two schools near Long, which he attended. Long remembered the school’s charging tuition when government funding dried up. The tuition wasn’t all-inclusive, however, the $169 per student didn’t cover the board, food, and clothing required, and he didn’t have enough to eat until the government funding was renewed.

In other areas, only Indian children were permitted to attend the schools.

Eventually, subscription schools were built for the white children. These were universally described as rickety, cold, and underequipped. Leona Smedley moved to Choctaw land with her parents in 1873, and remembers the desks that tipped and the school’s inadequate heating.3 But, as this was the era of the slate, sturdy desks weren’t a priority.

Outlaws Located as it was on the ragged outskirts of the country, Indian Territory was far from the long arm of the law. As such, settlers and Indians alike faced risks at the hands of outlaws who used the remote area as a base of operations.

Many times they stole cattle or property…but often they stole lives.

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Luther Sharp and his family settled in Chickasaw County in 1899.4 When he relocated to Pottawatamie County, near Konawa, in 1901, he found himself in a dangerous spot.

“In one corner of the county was a place called the Corner Saloon where whiskey was sold and which was a hideout for the outlaws. However, they had no laws. After the crimes were committed, nothing was said about it, as they were afraid and did not want any trouble,” Sharp said.

The lawlessness of the land bothered many settlers. J.F. Sherrill and his family settled in Chickasaw Nation in 1882, and he explained that the only law court was in Fort Smith, so no real law ruled the territory.5 “You could go through the woods and find body after body hanging from trees or their skeletons on the ground. They would be done away with and nothing ever said about it. I came upon an old Indian hanging from a tree … well, I didn’t lose much time getting away. I later found out he had been accused of selling liquor and being a horse thief. Whether he was or was not I could not say but do know the white men were doing crimes on the Indians’ credit,” Sherrill recalled.

The idea of the “Wild, Wild West” is far from the romanticized idea that it has become. James Johnson moved to Choctaw Nation 1900 with 59 head of cattle and 5 horses.6 When a gang of horse thieves tried to get him to join, he declined. They gave him three days to get off the land. When he shot his enemy three days later, he was put in jail 3 months, 26 days. In his absence, the gang killed his wife.

A Blend of Cultures Unlike their trouble with outlaws, settlers lived in relative harmony with the Indians. White settlers found themselves suddenly in the minority. In any given area, only two or three white families might be found. By the late 1800s, Indians and whites had intermarried, closing the gap between the races and bridging the culture between the groups.

Religious ceremonies seemed to be the common ground. Those who remember the most about Indian customs were those who attended their camp meetings and tribal ceremonies. The Quakers preached and converted Indians, and the two cultures began to sit side-by-side in church. Initially, the Indians fought the missionaries. But once converted, they became devoted to Christianizing within the tribe.

The influx of Christianity, however, didn’t end the celebration of Indian traditions. Kate Impson of Krebs was born in 1871 to a full-blood Choctaw father and a half-white mother.7 As such, she straddled the cultural line, experiencing the Indian ceremonies first-hand.

“I have attended many of the witch dances and worn the terrapin shells strapped around my ankles. The shells were fastened together with strings and a few small pebbles were put inside them so that they would rattle while we danced. I can still feel the thrill of those dances. As we danced we had to pass the vessel that held the witch medicine and each person must taste the medicine to keep off the disease that the sick person in the house had. If one danced across the forbidden line he or she was bathed in the medicine,” Impson recalled.

A Lasting Legacy The unique qualities of both the Indians and the white settlers can still be seen today. When Indian Territory became the state of Oklahoma in 1907, her people carried on those traditions of perseverance and ingenuity.

A state home to the proud traditions of Native Americans and the earliest American immigrants, the Indian Territory’s spirit lives on in a state where cultures coexist and history shapes the present.

by Kelsey Duvall Western History Collections, Indian Pioneer Collection, Volume 108, ID 7893, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 2 Western History Collections, Indian Pioneer Collection, Volume 55, ID 7549, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 3 Western History Collections, Indian Pioneer Collection, Volume 84, ID 7686, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 4 Western History Collections, Indian Pioneer Collection, Volume 82, ID 6439, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 5 Western History Collections, Indian Pioneer Collection, Volume 82, ID 6475, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 6 Western History Collections, Indian Pioneer Collection, Volume 48, ID 6514, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 7 Western History Collections, Indian Pioneer Collection, Volume 46, ID 12653, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 1

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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY:

OKLAHOMA OUtLAWS and the LAWMEN WHO BROUGHt tHEM tO JUStIcE In its early days, Oklahoma was wild and unsettled. It was a rough and tumble time without much law enforcement. Gangs of outlaws roamed the hills and ruled the towns, free to commit robberies and shootings with few or no consequences.

“It was a haven for crime,” said Larry Yadon, Tulsa attorney and coauthor of 100 Oklahoma Outlaws, Gangsters & Lawmen. “The average citizen depended on themselves for protection.”

Indian Territory was known as “The Robber’s Roost” and “The Land of the Six Gun.” It was considered the worst hotbed of lawlessness in the Wild West because of the great distance to any court with authority.

Crimes included cattle rustling, bank and train robbery, squatting on Indian land, stealing timber and cheating at cards.

Bored cowboys used their Colt 45s to seek thrills and riches – as well as revenge. Law-abiding residents were afraid to light up their homes or stores at night for fear of having the lights shot out.

Outlaws frequented “Tulsey Town” because they could come here “for provisions as long as they didn’t make any trouble,” Yadon explained.

“They boldly walked the streets, ate in cafes and traded at stores. Typical purchases included suspicious amounts of gunpowder and ammunition.”

It was a colorful time for Oklahoma, filled with countless stories. In fact, our state has co-starred in several films, from True Grit to The Sons of Katie Elder. It’s only fitting that we explore Oklahoma’s outlaws and lawmen by looking at the good, the bad and the ugly. But let’s start with the bad – because you can’t have heroes without villains.

The Bad Boys

The Dalton Gang One of the most notorious band of outlaws was the Dalton Gang who operated in and around Tulsa during the 1890s. They specialized in bank and train robberies.

The Dalton’s started out on the straight and narrow. “The oldest brother, Frank, was a Deputy U.S. Marshal out of Fort Smith,” explains Yadon.

“He recruited three of his brothers – Grat, Bob and Emmett – to the U.S. Marshals. But they decided to rob trains and banks after not being paid for their work.”

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top left: Bob dalton. top right: Frank dalton. Bottom left: Emmett dalton. Bottom right: Grat dalton.

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simultaneously. Now, the Dalton Gang could have kept themselves busy with train robberies and one-at-a-time bank robberies, but Bob Dalton wanted more. He aspired to “beat anything Jesse James ever did – rob two banks at once, in broad daylight.”

So they set about to do just that. On Oct. 5, 1892 in Coffeyville, Kan., the Dalton Gang attempted to rob the C.M. Condon & Company’s Bank and the First National Bank at the same time. But one of the townspeople identified them – despite their clever disguises of fake beards. see OKLAHOMA OUtLAWS, page 18 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | January 2014

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“An employee at one of the banks told Bob and his crew – falsely – that the safe was on a time lock and wouldn’t open for another 15 minutes,” Yadon explains. “Those 15 minutes gave the townspeople time to get weapons and attack the gang as they were exiting both banks.”

Only Emmett Dalton survived the shootout and he received 23 gunshot wounds and a life sentence in the Kansas penitentiary. He served 14 years before being pardoned.

“Not a single penny was realized by the Dalton Gang in the robbery,” added Yadon. “Plus, they stole change, which slowed them down further.”

The Wild Bunch According to the Tulsa Historical Society, a fourth Dalton brother, Bill, probably arranged for hiding places and helped his brothers with tactical advice, but he didn’t participate in any robberies. In fact, he tried to earn an “honest wage” by horse-trading and land speculation.

Following the Coffeyville shootout, no bank in Kansas, Oklahoma or California would do business with anyone named Dalton, so Bill did what any Dalton would do: he turned to robbery to support himself.

Bill Dalton hooked up with Bill Doolin and other miscreants. The group became known as the Doolin-Dalton Gang, the Wild Bunch, the Oklahombres or the Oklahoma Long Riders from the long dusters they wore.

Based in Indian Territory, the band of many names robbed banks and stores, held up trains and killed lawmen throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma Territory in the 1890s.

In 1893, the Wild Bunch was drinking and playing poker in Ingalls, Okla. when a young boy tipped them off that a group of Deputy U.S. Marshals were headed their way.

Three covered wagons arrived carrying 14 Marshals. A great shootout ensued and when the dust settled, five men lay dead – three of them were Marshals, but none of them were bandits. All of the Wild Bunch had escaped but one, who surrendered.

Of all the outlaw gangs of the Wild West, none met a more violent end than the Wild Bunch. All 11 members were eventually gunned down by lawmen.

The Ugly – They Gave Bad a Bad Name

All terror There were bad guys in the Wild West and then there were really Bad guys. These were the outlaws who didn’t just rob banks and trains but the ones who truly terrorized Indian Territory. Cherokee Bill certainly fell into this category.

The Tulsa Historical Society says Cherokee Bill described himself as “half Indian, half black and all terror. His real name was Crawford Goldsby. He was wild and undisciplined. He would ride into a town, rob the citizens, then drink and gamble with the stolen money.”

top left: Bill doolin. top right: cherokee Bill. Bottom: Rufus Buck Gang. Images courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society.

The famous Judge Parker called him a “bloodthirsty mad dog who killed for the love of killing” and the “most vicious” of all the outlaws in Oklahoma Territory.

The Worst of the Worst For Yadon, the Rufus Buck Gang were the baddest of the bad guys. The gang had five members headed by an African-Indian named Rufus Buck.

They had an agreement that everyone would participate in the crimes and share in the booty.

“They decided to go on a rampage against mixed-blood Creeks and whites,” explained Yadon.

According to the Tulsa Historical Society, they started out by “robbing ranches of cows, horses or anything of value. Then they robbed grocery stores around Okmulgee, shot the town Marshal and kidnapped and brutally assaulted a woman.”

While robbing a store in Nowata County, Bill looked out the window and saw a painter watching him from the store next door. He became enraged and shot the painter through the head. He was arrested and sentenced to death for the murder of the unarmed man.

But their reign of terror didn’t stop with those heinous crimes. The gang forced a rancher’s wife to make them dinner before they assaulted her.

Then they made her husband and his hired man fight each other and shot at their feet to make them dance – a classic joke in Western spoofs, but terrifying to know it actually happened.

After two appeals and an unsuccessful prison escape, Cherokee Bill was hanged before hundreds of onlookers. His last reported comment was, “I came here to die, not to make a speech.”

According to the Tulsa Historical Society, “it took a posse of 100 citizens, the Creek Lighthorse police and two Deputy U.S. Marshals to arrest the Rufus Buck Gang.”

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All five members of the gang were convicted, sentenced and hanged for the rape of the rancher’s wife.

The Good – The Men in the White Hats

Phew! We need a hero. Luckily, Oklahoma had plenty of brave men who knew right from wrong … eventually. Some of the good guys started out on the other side of the law.

Lawless to Lawful Frank M. Canton was one such lawman. Born Joe Horner in Virginia, he moved to Texas in his teens where he was a cowboy. “He became a horse thief, cattle rustler and bank robber,” said Yadon.

He was sent to jail for robbing a bank, but “broke out and cowboyed his way to Wyoming where he officially changed his name to Frank Canton,” Yadon says.

when they were Deputy Marshals.

Emmett Dalton – the sole survivor of the Coffeyville massacre – said that Thomas was a key factor in their decision to commit the double bank robberies. Emmett said Thomas was so relentless in his pursuit of the gang that they’d planned to leave the territory after the big score from the double bank robbery.

Christian “Chris” Madsen rounds out our tale of the Three Guardsmen. He emigrated from Denmark after a lengthy career in the Danish Army and immediately enlisted with the U.S. Cavalry. He even rode with Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders for a time.

His military career brought him to Oklahoma where he soon accepted a position as a deputy U.S. Marshal. Known as “the Marshal who never gave up the fight,” the stout Dane showed his grit time and time again taking many outlaws into custody – including members of the notorious Doolin and Dalton gangs.

Canton vowed to uphold law and order and was hired as the top enforcer of the Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association, a group of powerful cattlemen intent on driving out immigrant farmers in the area. A rancher in his own right, Canton was later elected sheriff.

Madsen lived a long and eventful life. In his later years, he moved to California and gave technical advice to the growing motion picture business.

There, he met a nice young actor named Roy Rogers.

The gun-fighting lawman was responsible for killing a number of cattle rustlers, but the killing became too much for Canton. He moved to Oklahoma Territory and did double duty as an undersheriff and a Deputy U.S. Marshal. He was known as a lawman who would stand up to any gunman.

Is it any wonder so many Westerns have been based on this wild and wooly period in our state’s history? The dramatic characters, the mayhem, and the sagas of courage and sacrifice are made for the silver screen. It’s fascinating, it’s colorful and it’s utterly Oklahoma.

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“He killed one outlaw in a classic man-to-man gunfight,” Yadon said. “His opponent’s gun got caught in his suspenders and Canton shot him right between the eyes.”

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A colorful character, Canton was a prototype for the fictional western hero of novelists.

The Three Guardsmen of Oklahoma Though Bill Tilghman, Heck Thomas and Chris Madsen didn’t work together often, they did team up at times to bring outlaws such as the Doolin Gang to justice. Together and separately, they purged Oklahoma Territory of many ruthless criminals.

Bill Tilghman was known as “the man who drove outlaws out of Oklahoma.” According to the Tulsa Historical Society, it was said he never shot a man unless it was absolutely necessary.

“He was a true white hat,” says Yadon. “A straight shooter in every way.”

Tilghman captured many fugitives, including Bill Doolin, who escaped and later was killed in a shootout in Payne County by Heck Thomas, who had an unusual relationship with the Dalton Gang.

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Female Outlaws During the Old West era, men weren’t the only ones whose faces appeared on “Wanted” posters. Several women became infamous for crimes such as horse thievery, train and bank robberies, and peddling whiskey to Indians.

A common theme among these women was their connection to men of bad character, said Larry Yadon, co-author of the book 100 Oklahoma Outlaws, Gangsters & Lawmen.

“The overall causation for most of these women was the companionship that they chose, or the family connection,” Yadon said.

The Bandit Queen Before Belle Starr became known as the “Bandit Queen,” she was a classically educated girl from Missouri. Born Myra Belle Shirley, Starr was raised in a good family and even trained in classical piano. However, she was surrounded by violence as a young person, growing up in Carthage, Mo. during the Civil War. It ruined her father’s business as an innkeeper and claimed her brother’s life.

“The violence all around her most certainly influenced her,” Yadon said.

After a Union attack on her hometown of Carthage in 1864, her family moved to Texas. She began associating with men of questionable character. Legend has it that in Texas, Belle took up with the infamous JamesYounger Gang, which included Jesse James.

In 1874, John Morris, a former gang-member turned lawman, killed Reed. After being accused of horse stealing in Dallas, she drifted into Indian Territory to escape the law. According to popular belief, she led a band of cattle and horse thieves near the Oklahoma panhandle. There she met a young Cherokee named Sam Starr, who eventually became her common-law husband and new criminal partner. The Starr’s managed to elude the law for nearly a decade, but in 1883, they were arrested for horse theft and both served time in federal prison.

Freed from prison, the couple immediately resumed their lives of crime. In 1886, Starr again lost a husband to a violent death when Sam was murdered in a gunfight. Starr’s adopted son, Jim July moved in with Starr, who was afraid of losing her ranch. In 1889, July was arrested for robbery and summoned to court in Fort Smith, Ark. On her way home from Fort Smith, someone ambushed and killed her with two shotgun blasts to her back. July believed the murderer was a neighbor with whom the couple had been feuding, but no one was ever convicted of the crime.

Aiding and Abetting Another female Oklahoma outlaw was Eugenia Moore. Though little is known about her, she was in her early 20s and Belle Starr. Image courtesy of Tulsa working as a schoolteacher when she became engaged to Bob Dalton, member Historical Society.

In 1866, she married an outlaw named of the Dalton gang in the 1890s. Her Jim Reed. Seemingly untroubled by her life quickly transformed. She served as a husband’s reputation, Starr became his partner in crime by 1869 – stealing spy of sorts for the gang. She became a telegraph operator and cattle, horses, running whiskey and money. Riding her mare, Venus, and eavesdropped in railroad depots to learn of money shipments. masquerading in velvet skirts and plumed hats, she played the role of a The success of the train robbery at Leliaetta, Okla. on Sept. 15, 1891, “bandit queen” for several years. After roaming and riding all the way over is attributed to her. to Los Angeles, Calif., they returned to Indian Territory. Reports indicate that she left Reed after she discovered he was having an affair. see FEMALE OUtLAWS, page 22 www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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The Dalton gang soon joined forces with Bill Doolin and his band of outlaws, forming the self-proclaimed “Wild Bunch.” Moore is credited with aiding in a Wild Bunch train robbery of $11,000 near Red Rock, Okla. in 1892. Historical writers believe that Moore died of cancer later that year. However, Moore isn’t the only woman who helped the Wild Bunch in their criminal activities.

Rose Dunn, also known as “The Rose of Cimarron,” met George Newcomb through her outlaw brothers. In 1893, Newcomb joined the Doolin Gang, and he and Rose became lovers.

On Sept. 1, 1893, several members of the gang were camped inside a saloon in Ingalls, Okla. when U.S. Marshals surrounded the saloon. The outlaws refused to surrender, and a cacophony of bullets soon followed. When Dunn heard the noise, she ran out of the hotel where she was staying to deliver a rifle to her lover.

The battle left nine people dead or wounded. Three of the outlaws, including Rose’s boyfriend, were wounded. By May 1895, the law had placed a $5,000 reward on Newcomb. When Newcomb came to call upon Rose, her outlaw brothers turned him in for the reward, and he was shot and killed by lawmen.

After the loss of her lover, Rose retired from a life of crime, became the wife of an Oklahoma politician and went on to live the rest of her life as a civilized woman.

Holding Their Own Not all bandits were big tough hombres. In fact, two of the youngest outlaws to ride the trails were Cattle Annie and her sidekick, Little Britches.

According to folklore and legend, Cattle Annie – aka Emma McDoulet – and Little Britches – aka Jennie Midkiff Stevens – were spies for the Doolin Gang.

Jennie Stevens became mesmerized with the stories she heard of the notorious Doolin Gang when she was barely 15. As a teen, she ran away and met a deaf-mute horse dealer named Benjamin Midkiff, whom she married.

Six weeks later, after discovering she was “entertaining” men while he was away,

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Midkiff returned her to her father.

At around age 16, Jennie married Robert Stevens, whom she left after six months. Whatever her marital relationships, she went to prison as Jennie Midkiff and into history as Jennie Stevens, or Little Britches.

Over time, Jennie met Cattle Annie and the two roamed the Territory on horseback.

Their primary business became peddling whiskey to the Osage and Pawnee Indians, along with stealing horses.

They also acted as spies for their outlaw friends. According to one account in eastern Payne County, a posse questioned Cattle Annie about the “passing of strange men.” The girl gave evasive answers, and law enforcement released her. She immediately sent a message to the Doolin Gang’s hiding place that the law was near, and the outlaws evaporated.

In mid-August 1895, Jennie was arrested. Showing pity on his prisoner, Sheriff Frank Lake took her to a restaurant in Pawnee for supper, and a guard was placed at the door. However, after Jennie finished eating, she darted out the back door, seized a horse and ran off into the night. Several officers chased her, but she escaped.

The following night, Marshals Bill Tilghman and Steve Burke found Annie and Jennie near Pawnee. Burke remained outside, while Tilghman charged inside.

Both girls put up a fight, and several shots rang out as the girls charged toward a back window to escape. Burke caught Annie as she climbed out the window, but Little Britches escaped and gave a long chase. Tilghman finally shot her horse, and horse and rider crashed to the ground.

Both girls supposedly received sentences to the Framingham Reformatory for Women in Massachusetts in 1895 for separate offenses.

by Lindsay Morris and Karen Szabo Sources: 1.

100 Oklahoma Outlaws, Gangsters & Lawmen by Daniel Anderson, And Laurence Yadon 2.

Bedside Book of Bad Girls: Outlaw Women of the Old West by Michael Rutter 3.

Cattle Annie and Little Britches by Robert Ward 4.

More Oklahoma Renegades by Ken Butler 5.

Oklahoma Historical Society’s Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture

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Living in close proximity certainly helps, but what do you do if you can’t be there everyday?

Gail Bieber, Senior Program Director at LIFE Senior Services, knows first-hand the complications of being in such a situation. In 2000, Bieber’s mother was suffering from vascular dementia, experiencing a series of small strokes that impacted her ability to live independently.

Around this same time, Bieber and her husband had moved to Tennessee, seven hours away from her mother who resided in Bentonville, Ark. Bieber’s brother and his wife, who also resided in Bentonville, became the primary caregivers. With plans to build a mother-in-law suite on to his house, Bieber’s mother’s house was listed for sale, and unexpectedly sold 11 days later. With no time complete the plans for the new addition, their mother moved into a room in Bieber’s brother’s house less than a month later.

“From personal and professional experience, being a caregiver – especially from a distance, means that there’s always this level of guilt. You’re not there to see what’s going on, or not there long enough to have any meaningful impact. You kinda swoop in at times and ask questions of why is this being done this way or that, and of course the primary caregiver gets defensive because they are doing the best they can.”

Her mother became unhappy living in the brother’s home, having given up her independence. While she couldn’t be there daily, Bieber, who is a licensed clinical social worker, tried to support her brother and mother from a distance through researching programs in the Bentonville area to help provide services for those with dementia. She remained in close contact, and would also stay with their mother when her brother and sister-in-law needed to take time away. After two years, the strain of the living situation had reached a head and Bieber moved her mother to Tennessee to live with her.

“Looking back on it, we never talked or sat down to create a plan about our mother’s care. We always just reacted when a crisis happened. One of the best things a family can do is to have those difficult discussions and make a plan. Have each person who is involved in the care of a loved one – family, friends – sit down and define what each person can do before the crisis hits.”

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tIPS FOR LONG-dIStANcE cAREGIvING 1. Get Organized. Now, more than ever, there is a ready supply of available checklists and forms that can help with the organization of a person’s care.

Resources such as aarp.org and caregiver.org provide several checklists to help get you started.

2. consider Supplementing Services. Some long-distance caregivers send money to help pay for services. Others assist by looking into local options that can help support the primary caregiver. Providing support to the primary caregivers, such as being there if they need to take time away (called respite), can also be a big help.

3. Ensure Proper Forms are Signed. Medical records are confidential and doctors won’t be able to speak with caregivers if the proper consent and release forms haven’t been signed. Once the proper forms are signed, keep in contact with the medical care providers to monitor your loved one’s health. Important forms include HIPAA releases, Advance Directive and Powers of Attorney.

4. Make a Plan. Caregiving plans can be vast, using community, family and personal resources. It can be difficult to navigate all the options and utilize each family member’s skills effectively. A Geriatric Care Manager is a great, neutral resource that can help families sit down and discuss the difficult topics. A care manager can help families define their roles in the care of a loved one, so that each person understands what is expected of them and the role that they can play.

Most managers will continue to work with a family until their services are no longer needed. Having a plan in place can help to lessen the chance of resentment building up between family members.

Care Management Services in Tulsa: a. LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 b. Select Life Management (918) 935-2020 c. OU Lifestage Solutions (866) 416-4980 5. Involve Friends and Neighbors. If your loved one is in a position where there are no family members living nearby, talk to his/her friends, clergy and neighbors to see how they are fairing. Sometimes a person may not be totally honest with how they are doing. Having a network of trusted people nearby to check in can provide some peace-of-mind, for both the long distance caregiver and their loved-one.

6. take Advantage of technology. The digital age has ushered in a whole new set of opportunities when it comes to keeping in touch. Video chat programs such as FaceTime and Skype allow people to communicate more personally than ever before. There are also services available that can monitor a loved one’s home around the clock, alerting you and any emergency services if something is wrong.

Look for the technology-themed Caregiver Corner in the March 2014 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine.

7. don’t Beat Yourself Up. Guilt is something that many long-distance caregivers experience. Joining a caregiver support group can be helpful, try to find one for long-distance caregivers if you can.

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Green Country has been pummeled by major winter weather events like blizzards, ice storms and freezing temperatures. In fact, The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting more snowfall this year. Planning for treacherous weather is just as important as knowing what to do once it arrives. Should Old Man Winter strike again, making the following preparations is essential to help you “weather” the storm in the best way possible.

Create a Winter Emergency Plan Just as schools and offices have specific plans for the winter season in the case of emergencies, so should you. Officials recommend discussing with your family or close friends what to do. Clarify meeting places and contact numbers, know what to do if services such as gas or water are lost and understand the dangers of cold temperatures. It’s important to have an alternate heating source such as a fireplace, if necessary. Once an alternate heating source is established, make sure it is properly maintained and inspected. The National Fire Protection Association recommends an annual cleaning and inspection of fireplaces and wood-burning stoves.

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Wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent.

Wear mittens, which are warmer than gloves.

Wear a hat.

Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.

Let someone know your destination, your route and when you expect to arrive.

Purchasing these items before the height of the winter can alleviate anxiety, especially as last minute preparations can diminish in-store supplies.

Weather-related Activities • Talk with your doctor before clearing the driveway and sidewalk of snow if you have heart or vascular conditions. Whether you use a snow blower or shovel, this heavy activity in bad weather can be very taxing on your body, particularly your heart.

• Stretch before doing strenuous activity. If you go out to shovel snow, do a few stretching exercises to warm up your body. This will reduce your chances of muscle injury.

• Avoid overexertion, such as shoveling heavy snow, pushing a car or walking in deep snow.

• Clear snow early and often. Begin when a light covering of snow is on the ground to avoid shoveling heavy, packed snow. Do not throw snow over your shoulder or to the side. This requires a twisting motion that places stress on your back.

• Make sure you use salt or an alternative “de-icer” on the driveway, walkways, and porch, if necessary. A small patch of ice can result in a big injury.

• Wear proper footwear and pay attention to what’s in front of you.

Ice can cause sudden and serious falls.

If you Must Go Out During a Winter Storm The best way to stay safe in a winter storm is not to go out in it. If it cannot be avoided, take these tips into consideration:

Driving If you must drive in a storm: • Remember, the leading cause of death during winter storms is vehicle

Stock Up Create an emergency preparedness kit with at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and water for your home and office. If a major storm is forecasted, increase your food and water supply accordingly. If you have pets, make sure that you have enough food and supplies to take care of their needs as well. They will also need a place to take shelter.

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crashes. If at all possible, stay home during winter storms. If you know you will need to travel, prepare your vehicle and know how to react if you are stranded on the road.

Check your local weather, as well as the weather along your route and at your destination. Check local media for event closings and cancellations. Remember, conditions can deteriorate quickly in a winter storm.

Check for weather-related road conditions through the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety at www.dps.state.ok.us or by calling toll free, (888) 425-2385 or (405) 425-2385.

Make sure you have plenty of fuel. It is a good idea to keep your fuel tank at least half full.

Kits prepared for vehicle road travel are also advised and can be purchased at your local hardware store. A basic kit includes: • A cell phone with charger and a battery powered radio.

• Windshield scraper, de-icer and snow shovel or small broom for ice and snow removal.

• Blankets.

• Dry clothes, coats and rain gear.

• Non-perishable snacks like dried fruit or nuts.

• Several bottles of water.

• Sand or cat litter for generating traction under wheels and a set of tire chains or traction mats.

• Jumper cables.

• Flashlight with extra batteries.

• First aid kit.

Heat your Home Safely As winter weather continues to bear down on Oklahoma, it is important to be safe when heating your home. Heating sources are the leading cause of house and apartment fires during the cold weather.

Home fires have been on the increase since November 1. “We tend to see more house fires as it cools down, so we encourage the community to follow some simple steps to help prevent fires,” said Janienne Bella, Central and Western Oklahoma Regional CEO. Heat sources such as space heaters, fireplaces or wood and coal stoves can pose a fire hazard. To reduce the risk of heating-related fires, the Red Cross recommends keeping anything that can burn such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least three feet away from heating equipment and fireplaces and to never leave these unattended. The Red Cross has provided the following tips to help prevent a fire in your home: • All heaters need space. Keep all things that can burn (paper, matches, bedding, furniture, clothing, carpet, and rugs) at least three feet away from heating equipment.

• Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended, and use a glass or metal fire screen to keep fire and embers in the fireplace.

• Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home.

• Turn off portable space heaters every time you leave the room or go to sleep.

• Have wood and coal stoves, fireplaces, and chimneys inspected annually by a professional, and cleaned if necessary.

• If you must use a space heater, place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface (such as ceramic tile floor), not on rugs, or carpets or near bedding or drapes. Plug power cords directly into outlets and never into an extension cord.

For more Red Cross fire safety and preparedness information, visit www.redcross.org/homefires.

by Betsy Troyer, Editor Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Aging In Stride and Adam Knapp, About.com Guide American Red Cross www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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A d v O c At E Tips to Take Charge Of Your Health and Effectively Communicate Your Needs Getting regular check-ups and having open communication with your physician is vital to your health. Many older adults feel more confused about their health after they leave the doctor’s office than before they got there.

The responsibility of personal health is up to every individual. You, more than anyone, know how you are feeling and where you experience discomfort. Knowing how to effectively communicate this to your physician and other health care providers can help you begin to feel better, faster.

With increased patient loads and higher insurance demands physicians are busier now more than ever. Their time with you is limited, less than 18 minutes on average, so make sure to use your time wisely. Here are a few tips to help prepare you for your next doctors visit.

Whether you are going in for a routine check up or because you are ill, be prepared before you get to the doctor’s office.

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Write down questions and concerns you have that you would like to be addressed during your visit. Prioritize your reasons for seeing the doctor with your most urgent at the top. It is easy to forget them or get side tracked as the doctor starts to evaluate your first concern. You can decide together which concerns need to be addressed during that visit to ensure you have enough time.

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Keep questions and notes from your visit in a spiral notepad and bring it with you for each visit to take notes on everything from your blood pressure, changes in your prescriptions, or directions on taking new medications.

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Understand your treatment plan. Follow up at the end of the visit and get clarification on questions or instructions that were not fully understood. Summarize the visit by repeating what you have written down to make sure you are clear on directions. Especially with new medications, new orders for diet, or exercise. You can also bring someone with you to help capture all the information.

Two heads are better than one!

Remember at the beginning of the visit to let your physician know that you have prioritized your concerns starting with your most immediate need first. Together you can decide which items to focus on for that visit.

At the end of the visit, make sure you understand your treatment plan and what your role is for improving your health. In between visits, make sure you are documenting any changes - good or bad - especially if a new medication or dosage has been added, to share for your next visit.

A physician can make better decisions regarding your health if they have all the information. Personal health is up to the individual, so know what medications you are taking and why, ask questions, get answers, and be an advocate for your health!

by Jana Headrick, Wellness Director for Inverness Village www.LIFEseniorservices.org

|| caring for Family treasures Event teaches Oklahomans How to Preserve Histories Have you ever wondered about the best ways to preserve your family’s priceless treasures so they can be passed along from one generation to the next? If so, the Caring for Family Treasures event, presented by the Oklahoma Cultural Heritage Trust, is the perfect event for you!

The 12-panel exhibit presents detailed instructions on the best ways to care for a variety of heirloom items including: textiles, jewelry, clocks and watches, recordings such as cassettes and family videos, photographs, paintings, paper items such as letters, certificates, maps and books, decorative metals including silver, brass and copper, and even natural materials such as leather, horn, wood and grasses. Experts from historical societies, museums and businesses will give informal talks and while they won’t be doing appraisals, you may have the opportunity to receive some brief help in identifying an heirloom object of your own. The exhibit will be on display at the Bartlett-Carnegie Sapulpa Public Library, at 27 W. Dewey Ave., Sapulpa, from January 17 through January 31. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with entertainment provided Saturdays. For more information, visit www.culturalheritagetrust.org or call (405) 522-3515.

Golden Era of Music Revived in tulsa, tony Bennett in concert with Jazz Singer daughter

For one evening, you too can travel back through time and re-experience the by-gone golden era of musical simplicity and perfection. The 17-time Grammy winner and 2001 winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Tony Bennett long has been hailed as one of, if not the best, singer in America today.

Even the late, great Frank Sinatra once said, “For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business.” Bennett’s heralded vocal talent will be joined by his daughter, jazz singer Antonia Bennett, whose voice has a warm and nostalgic quality all her own. The Bennett’s will perform at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Chapman Music Hall, January 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in person, by calling the PAC ticket office (918) 596-7111, or online at myticketoffice.com.

Fill tummy and Soul at dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food cook-Off No doubt, you’ll be able to smell the southern hospitality in the air this January when the Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook-Off sets up shop in Muskogee. For a mere $10 at the door, you’ll have the pleasure and privilege of feasting on some of the most mouthwatering soul food dishes Oklahoma cooks have to offer, and in true soul-food-gathering fashion, it’s all you can eat. Come with friends and family and leave with a happy tummy full of savory specialties from sweet potato pie, black-eyed peas and collard greens to homemade yeast rolls and hot water cornbread. Local soul food cooks will be competing in a variety of categories and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dishes. Grand prizes will be awarded by pre-selected judges.

This family-friendly event will take place January 17 and 18 from noon to around 3 p.m. at the Muskogee Civic Center, located at 415 Boston St., just west of S. 4th St. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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World-Renowned violinist to Perform Free concert at LIFE’s Senior center at Southminster The Piatigorsky Foundation and LIFE Senior Services are pleased to announce that worldrenowned violinist Linda Rosenthal will grace LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster as part of her first classical program tour in Oklahoma. Although Rosenthal previously toured Oklahoma with Strings & Stories, a show she created for young audiences which features actor Bill Blush telling stories set to Rosenthal’s violin accompaniment, this tour will mark the first time she has played Oklahoma with a purely classical lineup on her hand-crafted, 1772, Guadagnini violin. The FREE concert will take place January 30 at 1:30 p.m. at LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster (35th Place, west of S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa). For more information, call (918) 749-2623.

calling All Wordsmiths, Friends of tulsa city-county Libraries Want to Hear from You

Creative writing contests aren’t just for the kids! The 37th Annual Adult Creative Writing Contest is your chance to show off your wordsmith talents and to earn some extra cash in the process. The competition includes four categories for unpublished original text: poetry, informal essay, children’s fiction and short story. Each category comes with specific guidelines including word-limit, and each garners an individual prize of $100 cash for the best work, and $50 cash for second-place. Certificates for honorable mention will also be awarded. Entries are limited to one per category and require an entry form and $6 entry fee for each. Sponsored by The Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries, this contest is open to persons 18 years or older who live, work or attends school in Tulsa County or has a nonresident Tulsa City-County Library card. But you better get to writing because the entry submission deadline is right around the corner – January 31. Entry forms, with a complete set of rules, are available at all TCCL locations or online at www.tulsalibrary.org/friends. For more information, call (918) 549-7408.

Education at Any Age: OLLI, With OSU, Offers Innovative Adult Education courses Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), through Oklahoma State University, offers varying topic-based education courses for people who want to enrich their lives through new learning experiences. Courses are offered on a variety of topics each semester to retirees and other adults.

The 2014 classes begin on February 11. Classes are two hours, one day a week and run for six weeks.

Spring 2014 course offerings in tulsa are: I Pledge Allegiance... • Green & Safe: Rethinking Preparedness The Story of the Cherokee People • String of Pearls Tulsa United Way Tour • The Business of Life Past, Present & Future Perfect: Tulsa’s Big Picture Downtown Tulsa Tour III • Great Decisions Truly American Literature: Poets of the Pre-20th Century Environmental Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry The American Religious Experience For more information, see the ad on page 3.

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Hillcrest Hospital South is looking for volunteers to help patients, family and friends in various capacities. For more information, contact (918) 294-4865.

The Little Light House is in need of administrative and classroom volunteers to help children reach their maximum potential through caring support for the administrative team and in classrooms with students who have special needs. For more information, contact Volunteer Tulsa (918) 447-1888.

name a few. Visit www.riverparks.org or (918) 596-2001. opportunities a year including The Color Run, Tulsa Oktoberfest, just to Become a river Parks volunteer. There are between four to six

help greet and register blood donors. Volunteers are also needed to serve The Red Cross Mid-America Blood Services Division need volunteers to

clients. For more information contact RSVP (918) 280-8656. case managers the time needed to monitor the health and safety of their with a great work atmosphere. Your volunteering will allow the ADvantage day travel reimbursement and free parking. This is a small, friendly agency Thursdays and Fridays with a flexible schedule. Volunteers receive $6 per photocopying and conducting satisfaction surveys by phone. The shifts are Ability resources needs clerical assistance with filing, shredding,

information contact RSVP (918) 280-8656. receive a free meal in the cafeteria with a four hour shift. For more the coffee bar. Various volunteer shifts and times are available. Volunteers ones in surgery and answer the surgery waiting room telephone and stock waiting room volunteer attendants assist families waiting for their loved questions. Volunteers escort patients to areas in the hospital. Surgery desk volunteers give directions, provide patient room numbers, and answer desk volunteers and surgery waiting room attendants. The Information Oklahoma State University Medical Center is looking for Information

information contact RSVP (918) 280-8656. network trainings will be scheduled on various dates and times. For more and the ability to talk to a group of people. The effective crime prevention neighborhood groups. Volunteers should have an outgoing personality public involvement. Volunteers will assist in scheduling and training through crime prevention education, anti-violence programs and to assist the citizens in suppressing crime in their neighborhoods goal for the Crime Prevention Network is to reach out to the community Crime Prevention Network is looking for alert neighbor volunteers. The Volunteer Tulsa (918) 447-1888. to impact young lives each school day. For more information, contact books and reading with pre-school and elementary-age students. Fun way Mizel Jewish Community Day School Guest Reader shares the joy of Tulsa (918) 447-1888.

Must be able to climb stairs. For more information, contact Volunteer folding laundry, etc. Training provided for shifts every day of the week. housekeeping, meal delivery, routine apartment checks, baking cookies, with checking families in/out, answering phone, light office duties/ The Hospitality House of tulsa Welcome Center Host assists

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(918) 280-8656. volunteer opportunities are available. For more information contact RSVP standards of confidentiality is essential. No computer skills required. Other directions. A compassion for mental health and maintaining the highest volunteers. Both positions greet patients for appointments and assist with Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital is looking for reception desk information contact RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Receive a free meal with every four hour shift as well as parking. For more computer, copier and fax machine access. Computer skills are required. members checking out books, videos and games. Volunteers will have Hospital Resource Room. Volunteers assist patients and their family Saint Francis Children’s Hospital needs volunteers for their Children’s shift as well as great parking and a volunteer discount. will be provided. Receive a complimentary meal when working a four-hour register and restocking inventory. Computer skills are helpful but training Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Duties include operating the cash Saint Francis Hospital South is looking for a gift shop volunteer on

tulsa County Courthouse is looking for two individuals to volunteer as front desk greeters. Training will be provided and after learning about the courthouse, this position will be responsible for directing visitors to areas that may be difficult to find. The courthouse is open from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and volunteers may split the day into 4.5 hour shifts to accommodate schedules. A uniformed sheriff ’s deputy also is located at the desk, and parking and uniform will be provided. For more information, contact RSVP (918) 280-8656. tulsa Children’s Museum is in need of a docent for the Discovery Lab, located in historic Owen Park at 506 N. Maybelle Ave., a place where kids and families can have fun while experiencing hands-on learning with unique exhibits and activities. In addition to providing general supervision, docents help guide children and caregivers in hands-on, exploratory, playbased learning. Docents are always needed, Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact RSVP (918) 280-8656.

The tulsa Family Safety Center at the Municipal Building is actively recruiting for various volunteer positions. Hospitality volunteers are needed to comfort survivor clients as they complete intake forms, with other duties assigned as needed. Advocacy volunteers are needed to assist clients in filing emergency protective orders for themselves and/or their children, identifying special needs, making referrals and assessing danger status. Child care volunteers are needed to assist the licensed master teacher, between 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. with providing child care, play therapy and support. An administrative assistant volunteer is needed to help with record keeping and answering phones. Speakers’ Bureau volunteer is needed to represent the Family Safety Center and provide outreach at agency fairs, health fairs and community events. A civil legal volunteer also is needed to assist the legal team and provide legal services on a probono basis. The next volunteer training session will begin Friday, January 24. All training, supervision, support, and parking is provided at no cost.

Volunteers must pass a required background check. For more information, contact sherry@rsvptulsa.org. reading Partners needs volunteers to serve as Reading Partners tutors at nine Tulsa-area locations including: Mitchell Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, Anderson Elementary, Jackson Elementary, Eugene Field Elementary, Sequoyah Elementary, Kendall-Whittier Elementary, Cooper Elementary and McClure Elementary. Volunteers work with underprivileged schools to help students who are behind in their reading skill level. Volunteers work one-on-one with students, often 1st – 4th graders, up to two grade levels behind reading standards, to help build a bond and help the student become a better reader. Additional duties may include some clerical work. For more information, contact RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Saint Francis Hospital is in need of an oncology department host to answer general questions and give directions, restock snacks for patients, monitor patients who have been waiting for 15 minutes or longer, visit with patients and families, and most importantly help ease patients’ anxiety while they wait for procedures. Shifts are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Volunteers are responsible for $10 yearly dues and purchasing a uniform top, however, St. Francis offers volunteers premier parking and a complimentary lunch with each four-hour shift. For more information, contact RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Oklahoma Performing Arts, Inc. needs a front desk assistant for their St. Patrick’s Church location at 4250 W. Houston Ave., Broken Arrow.

Volunteer duties include: welcoming visitors, answering or referring inquiries, maintaining visitor records and providing information about classes and online enrollment. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining security by monitoring the visitor logbook, issuing visitor nametags, ensuring minor students do not leave without a parent and other measures as requested. The schedule for this position is Tuesdays 3:45 – 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. and Thursdays, and volunteers receive tickets and invitations to all OPA events. OPA provides free programs to outlying communities and organizations that may otherwise not receive performing arts programs and presentations.

Contact RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Bit by Bit Equestrian Center, in Oologah, has been performing miracles through equine therapy for more than a decade and needs volunteers to assist with therapeutic riding classes. Program participants may have cognitive, developmental, behavioral or physical disabilities, and volunteer horse handlers and side walkers are needed Monday through Friday, for varying schedules. Training will be provided. For more information, contact RSVP (918) 280-8656.

Metropolitan tulsa Urban League is looking for a front desk assistant for their 240 E. Apache St. location, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 – 5 p.m. or 2 – 5 p.m. The position will be responsible for receiving incoming phone calls and taking messages as needed, welcoming and assisting incoming clients in finding what or who they are looking for at the agency. The volunteer will be provided a preferred parking space and snacks upon request. For more information, contact RSVP (918) 280-8656.

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Midge Thompson Jack W. Thompson Andrew S. Tiger Dale and Barbara Vaught George and Elinor Verville Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wallace John and Jane Ward Curtis L. Ware Robert and Muriel Warren Marcia Weinstein Patti M. White Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Whitehead James Whitehead Ben and Mary Whitney Jack and Kay Willis Frances Wilson Bette M. Winford Sally Wood Margie Woodall A. Coleen Young Sarah Zerbe In Honor of In Honor of LeRoy Fore Joyce A. Hawthorne Mary Mahtani Janet Vierra In Honor of Shirley Inglis Margaret R. Tracy In Honor of Cindy Loftin and the Medicare Part D volunteers Donald and Patricia Hardin In Honor of Volunteers in the Medicare Assistance Program Anonymous

In Recognition of Excellence of Services by Cindy Loftin Herbert P. Haschke, Jr. In Honor of Dr. Bob Shepard John and Jane Phillips In Honor of Catherine Tatum Velma Swanson In Honor of Doyle Williams and Family Sharon L. Chesbro In Memory of In Memory of Muriel V. Ballard Fred and Bonnie Ballard In Memory of William F. Belitz Betty J. Belitz In Memory of Paul Buck Lou Ann Buck In Memory of Jim R. Cantrell Lillian M. Cantrell

In Memory of Ruth Evelyn Doan Regina and Jason Brown In Memory of Margaret Mary Donnelly Elizabeth May Le Leux In Memory of Jack Farris Nell B. Farris In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck In Memory of Alfred Guerrero Anna Guerrero In Memory of C. V. (Bud) Hall Jewell Hall In Memory of George Harkrider Josephine H. Harkrider In Memory of Janet Higgins Steve Higgins and Linda Strong

In Memory of W. Fred Hollaway Norma Hollaway In Memory of Helen Meyer Edwin Meyer In Memory of Shirley Karen Potter Frances J. Potter In Memory of Ludie Ray Georgia Ray In Memory of Joseph A. Shelley Jo Ruth Shelley In Memory of Louise Smith Louis G. Smith In Memory of Leonard Sutterfield Hazel G. Sutterfield In Memory of Floyd L. Swabb Florence E. Swabb In Memory of Don Zwayer Pat A. Zwayer

About LIFE Senior Services Since 1973, LIFE Senior Services has provided inter-connected, wrap-around programs that link seniors and caregivers with home and community-based services to keep them in their own homes and to help families take care of one another. From senior centers for active adults age 55 and older, to case management and adult day services for older adults struggling to maintain their independence, LIFE is committed to helping seniors of all ages and circumstances.

If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to: LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa, OK 74135-5114 Make your secure online donation by visiting: www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Winter Farmers Market January 4, 18 • 8:30 – 11 a.m.

E. 41st St. and S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa info@cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com NEAts Monthly Gathering & Luncheon Topic: Unique Houses in Tulsa Soup/salad luncheon • $8 for lunch January 8 • 10:30 a.m.

Yale Avenue Christian Church 36th and Yale Ave. • Tulsa For reservations, call (918) 743-1303 Family tree Maker Presented by Tulsa Genealogical Society January 11 • 10:10 a.m. • Free Briar Village Shopping Center 9136 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 627-4224 Leaving a Legacy Sharing your Family History with Kathy Huber, Managing Librarian of Tulsa Genealogy Center January 14 • 1:00-2:00 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Common Room 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

RSVP by January 14 • (918) 794-1945 Afternoon Movie: “Secretariat” January 15 • 1:30 p.m.

NEATs conference room 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 Silent Movie Night: Harold Lloyd’s Safety Last Presented by Sooner State Chapter, American Theatre Organ Society January 17 • 7 p.m.

Free • Popcorn and lemonade offered Tulsa Technology Center, Seminar Center 4600 S. Olive Ave. • Broken Arrow tulsa Oratorio Chorus Chamber Choir Presented by Evenings at the Bernsen January 17 • 7:30 p.m. • $10 Great Hall of Bernsen Community Life Center 700 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa • (918) 388-4720 AArP New Safe Driver Course January 17 • 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $15 members • $20 non-members University Village, Theater 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 298-3480

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Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook-Off January 17 – 18 • Noon – 3 p.m. • $10 Muskogee Civic Center 425 Boston St. • Muskogee (918) 684-6363 Caring for Family treasures traveling Exhibit Presented by Oklahoma Cultural Heritage Trust January 17 – 31 • Various times Bartlett-Carnegie Sapulpa Public Library 27 W. Dewey Ave. • Sapulpa No appraisals • (405) 522-3515 www.culturalheritagetrust.org NEAts Mystery Excursion January 19 • Departs at 10 a.m.

NEATs office 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 Orphan train Heritage Society with Clifton Jennings, Speaker Presented by Tulsa Genealogical Society January 20 • 7 p.m. • Free Briar Village Shopping Center 9136 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 627-4224 tulsa Metro retired Educators Association January 21 • 10 a.m.

Tulsa Education Service Center 3027 S. New Haven Ave. • Tulsa (918) 252-3821 tulsa Boat, Sport & travel Show January 27 - 28• January 31-February 2 River Spirit Expo at Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 519-1210 Senior CPr course January 28 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free Osteopathic Founders Foundation 8801 S. Yale Ave. • Suite 400 RSVP • (918) 551-7300 Lunch & Learn: Senior Eye Health January 28 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Common Room 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

RSVP by January 24 • (918) 794-1945 tulsa Indian Art Festival January 31 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

February 1 – 2 • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Glenpool Conference Center Hwy 75 and 121st St. 12205 S. Yukon Ave. • Glenpool (918) 298-2300

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NArFE Chapter 278 Meeting First Tuesday • 5 p.m.

Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 576-8657

Bridge Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 366-3346

NArFE Chapter 2184 Meeting First Wednesday •10:30 a.m.

Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. • Tulsa

LaFortune Bridge Wednesdays • 1 – 4 p.m.

Buddy LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220

Caregiver Support Group Presented by A-Vow Hospice First Thursday • 6 p.m.

Clarebridge of Broken Arrow 4001 S. Aspen Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 557-8937 Widowed Persons Service Gathering Wednesdays • 3:30 p.m.

Saturdays • 12 p.m.

Western Sizzlin’ Steakhouse 6510 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 357-1753 or (918) 286-7183 Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Second Tuesday • 10 a.m. • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 392-5017 Museum Memories Project Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Third Tuesday • 10 a.m. • Free Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 392-5017 Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Fourth Tuesday • 10 a.m. • Free WaterWorks Art Studio 1710 Charles Page Blvd. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 392-5017 Mental Aerobics Thursdays • 3 p.m.

Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 493-1200 Pins & Needles Quilting Club Mondays • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Come and go as you please Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 743-5408 t.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Responsibly) Thursdays • Weigh-in at 9 a.m.

Meeting at 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 369-9600

Bridge Club Tuesdays • 1 – 4 p.m.

South County Recreation Center 13800 S. Peoria Ave. • Bixby (918) 746-3780 Bridge, Spades & Dominoes Mondays – Wednesdays • 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Chandler Park Community Center 6500 W. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 591-6053 Bunko Third Monday • 6 – 9 p.m.

Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby $5 per month • (918) 369-5608

Dancing Ballroom Dance • Kings of Music Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9:45 p.m.

Moose Lodge 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 254-8167 Line Dancing Class Tuesdays and Thursdays • 10 a.m.

Free and open to public University Village Retirement Community 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Friday Night Dances Fridays • 8 – 11 p.m.

American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 Square Dancing & Line Dancing Lake Keystone Squares First and Third Friday Workshop: 7:30 p.m. • Dance: 8 p.m.

Mannford Community Center 101 Green Valley Park Rd. • Mannford (918) 865-2846 round Up Boys Dance Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600

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round Up Boys Dance & Show Fridays and Saturdays • 8:30 p.m.

Caravan Cattle Co. 41st St. and Memorial Rd. • Tulsa (918) 607-3600

50+ Eight Ball Monday – Friday • 10 a.m. – Noon O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008

Belles & Beaus Squares Second and Fourth Tuesday Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m.

St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277

Chair to Floor yoga Wednesdays • 11:45 a.m. • $6/class LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 260-9236

Clog Dancing Lessons Turtle Creek Cloggers Tuesdays • 5:45 – 9 p.m.

Thursdays • 6 – 9 p.m.

12000 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067 or (918) 619-5060 Social Dance Lessons* January Dance: Country Shuffle Thursdays • 1 – 2 p.m.

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Friday Night Opry Fridays • 6:45 p.m. • $5 1st – 3rd Friday: Country/Western 4th Friday: Gospel Green Country Event Center 12000 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Dazzle Band Dance Fridays • 2 p.m.

Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa RSVP • (918) 493-1200 Miami tribal Stomp Dance January 25 • Noon Ottawa-Peoria Building Hwy 69A • Miami Free • (918) 542-1445

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LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa $10 per month • (918) 496-6220 50+ Badminton Tuesdays • 11 a.m.

O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 50+ Basketball Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.

O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008

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Pickleball at South County recreation Center Mondays • 5 – 8 p.m.

Thursdays • Noon – 3 p.m. $3 per visit or $12 per month South County Recreation Center 13800 S. Peoria Ave. • Bixby (918) 746-3780 www.parks.tulsacounty.org Sculpt & tone* Mondays • Wednesdays • Fridays 10:30 a.m.

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 yoga with Cindy Henson* Mat Yoga: Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. • $5/class Seated Yoga: Tuesdays • 11:30 a.m. $16/month or $5/class LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Pickleball at Southminster* Beginners: Wednesdays • 9 a.m.

Regular: Mondays • 1:30 p.m.

Tuesdays • 1 p.m. | Wednesdays • 10 a.m.

Thursdays • 9:30 a.m.| Fridays • 10 a.m.

LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Chair or Standing Fitness with Juanita Hoeffer* Monday • Wednesday • Thursday 9 a.m. • $25/month LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 tai Chi with Elizabeth Williams* Mondays • 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. • $2/class LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Seated yoga with Cindy Henson* Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. • $3/class LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Zumba Gold with Ariane Betancourt Wednesdays • 6 p.m. • $5/class Shakes Alive Wellness Lounge 5077 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 812-5691 *Requires membership to senior center

Events & Seminars AT LIFE Senior Services SENIOR SEMINARS Oklahoma Outlaws Join the Tulsa Historical Society to hear tales of the Doolin Gang, the Daltons, Tulsa Jack, Belle Starr, Bill Cook and other outlaws who lived around Tulsa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Celebrate the Indian Territory U.S. Marshals as well as the lawmen from the Indian Nations called Light Horsemen. Listen to stories about the famous hanging judge, Isaac Parker. This photographic presentation is suggested for mature audiences. Free. Reservations requested.

Wednesday, January 22 • 1 – 2 p.m.

LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa To register, contact Mickey at (918) 664-9000, ext. 8428 Basics of Medicare If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar will cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options. Free. Reservations requested.

This seminar is intended for Medicare beneficiaries and closed to licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agents, insurance company personnel, and anyone affiliated with a Health Maintenance Organization or other conflicts of interest.

Wednesday, January 15 • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa To register, contact Roy at (918) 664-9000, ext. 250

FOR cAREGIvERS

Caregiving 101 Are you new to caregiving? Learn the vocabulary of the care world, information you need to make good decisions, an overview of community resources, living options and legal documents. Most importantly learn strategies for support and self-care. Free. Reservations requested.

Tuesday, January 28 • 1 – 2 p.m.

LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa To register, contact Mickey at (918) 664-9000, ext. 8428 Caregiver Support Groups January 2 • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. • 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa For more information, call Terrie Raymer (918) 664-9000, ext. 8448 January 9• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow For more information, call Teri Geilfuss (918) 664-9000, ext. 8324 January 16 • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa For more information, call Aimee Timmons (918) 664-9000, ext. 244

SENIOR cENtERS LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster

35th Pl. (West of S. Peoria Ave.) • Call Jamey Henderson (918) 749-2623 Beginner’s Bridge Lessons Fridays • 9:30 a.m. • Lunch to follow Daily Creative, Fitness and Social Activities Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Featuring a climate-controlled walking track and fitness room.

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side

1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • (1 block east of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Call Sunny Lile • (918) 744-6760 Cards and Board Games Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

East Side Band

Mondays • 1 p.m.

Listen to some great old tunes or bring your instrument and play along!

Our regular programming features social, fitness and creative activities. A variety of services are also available.

Check out www.LIFEseniorservices.org for a complete calendar of activities for each center or call the coordinators listed above to have calendars mailed to you.

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Saint Simeon’s residents Gladys Scott, Mary Craig, and Norma McCreery enjoyed the Festival of Trees at Philbrook Museum during a December outing.

Pictured at the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2014 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Dinner, left to right, are: Lynn Peacher, dinner chairwoman; Kazuo Ishiguro, 2014 award winner; Peggy Helmerich; and Gary Shaffer, Tulsa City-County Library CEO.

David Blackburn and Rita Temple, two Hospice of Green Country (HGC) volunteers, wish each other “Happy Holidays” at the HGC volunteer party.

Rainbow Health Care Community resident, Anna Hodge, gets a sweet kiss from Santa himself.

Frances Hudson and her family enjoyed a holiday party at Woodland Terrace Retirement community.

Town Village residents Al & Margie Price experienced Branson’s holiday festivities on a group trip.

LIFE Senior Services’ board member and Southwood Landscape and Garden Center co-owner Ginny Schulte, along with Puttin’ on the Dog 2014 event co-chair Kristin Bender, and LIFE Senior Services’ CEO Laura Kenny hosted a Night Out with Friends Gift-Gathering Party for LIFE’s signature fundraising event, Puttin’ on the Dog to be held on February 20.

Leisure Village Health Care Community resident, Carole Whiten, is all smiles at the community Christmas party.

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APPLIANCE SERVICE Best Appliance Service We repair washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, ice makers, heaters, and air conditioners. Spring A/C tune-up special!

We can also provide all of your plumbing needs. Free service call when repairs made. All repairs guaranteed by honest and reliable, licensed and insured service tech with 25 years experience. Senior and veteran discount. 24-hour service available. Major credit cards accepted.

“Expect the best!” (918) 693-5678 bestapplianceservice@cox.net AUTO REPAIR Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072 CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and re-stretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate. (918) 636-6303 CLEANING SERVICES Professional Cleaning Services Specializing in safer and natural products for you, bi-weekly, monthly cleaning, deep-cleaning, one-time cleaning, Insured/Bonded/References. Let us clean your home, including windows and chandeliers for your special events.

Our mission, to treat each client as an individual, we do our best to meet your specific needs. (918) 605-9383 DINING/FOOD/COFFEE Agora Coffee House @ 51st & Memorial Located in Fontana Shopping Center, Agora Coffee is a unique destination to relax, meet friends, enjoy coffee, soup, bagels, desserts and pastries. Spacious with a beautiful décor and classical music, you’re invited to have your special events here. See www.AgoraCoffee. me for pictures and information. Email theodore@AgoraCoffee.me or call (918) 270-9996.

COMPUTER SERVICES Computer Help At Reasonable Cost Retired computer tech will help with all your computer needs. Does your computer need to be moved or repaired or do you need help with setup or usage? Can Continued

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also provide periodic maintenance and updates. Call Ed at (918) 629-1395.

DAYTIME CARE Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Services offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Services at (918) 664-9000.

ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC Tulsa’s SilverTop Brass Quintet Five professional musicians have played for Sunday morning services, afternoon teas, community concerts, fundraisers, holiday celebrations, open houses, parades, wedding, watch parties. Wide variety of music available: Americana, Big Band, Classical, Contemporary, Hymns, Jazz, Patriotic, Pop, Seasonal and individual request. Featured in the December issue (page 22). Local references available. Call or text Dave Parker, trombonist/bookings (918) 378-1406. santabone.david@gmail.com ESTATE SALES Estate Sales PLUS Estate Sales PLUS manages Estate Sales… Moving Sales… Downsizing…

Consignments… & Appraisals. Selling your home? We bring HUGE crowds of potential buyers and work with your realtor to showcase your home. Estate Sales PLUS is Bonded, Insured and an accredited member of the BBB. For a FREE CONSULTATION, call Sue Lynn Warren at (918) 488-8853, email estatesalesplus@cox.net or go to www.estatesalesplus.com Mike Ratcliffe Appraisals and Estate Sales A 36 year Tulsa business able to meet your appraisal or estate needs. We are affiliated with the International Society of Appraisers to do appraisals for probate, charitable donation, or equitable distribution. Need entertainment or a fundraiser? We do Appraisal Fairs. Looking to downsize or for an estate sale? Let us broker you nationally. We are bonded power sellers and do traditional tag sales.

We charge no set-up fee. Member BBB. Contact www.estatesbymike.com or Mike (918) 230-8310.

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009.

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Supplements (a.k.a. Medigap Policies), Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, Individual/Family Medical, Dental, Legal Shield and Identity Theft Plans. Free confidential quotes and consultation.

Call Cindy Johnson at (918) 619-5919.

FOR RENT All Bills Paid Come and join the peace and quiet of Southern Elms Apartments. One bedroom and two bedroom apartments available, 24 hour maintenance and security.

Located in Midtown Tulsa, 4519 East 31st Street. Equal Opportunity Housing. Call (918) 743-8001 for a showing.

FOR SALE Adult Discount Diapers Let us help you with your incontinence products. We provide adult briefs, bladder control pads, protective underwear, and underpads for bed and furniture protection. Call Janet (918) 851-9400.

GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES Aardwolf Leaf & Lawn Care Leaf removal, gutter cleaning and lawn clean-up. Free estimates. Call Patrick Mills. (918) 814-0973.

A Caring Hand – Tulsa Lawn Service Fall and winter clean-up including leaf and snow removal. Complete lawn care.

Family-owned since 1970. Includes mowing, trimming, edging. Dependable service and fair prices. In addition, we offer handyman services. Senior and veteran discounts. Call for a free estimate. (918) 806-2482 Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years.

References. Member BBB. Insured.

ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383.

Lawns & More Total lawn care. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteranowned. Leaf clean-up. Snow removal available. Firewood $80 per rick. Aerating. Rototilling. Stump grinding. We are a small company with personal service.

References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand.

Professional results. Competitive rates.

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A Smart Concepts Home Improvements Smart Concepts for Home Improvement has 20 years of experience repairing and improving homes. Steve can fix anything, from the front door to the back door, from the basement to the attic. Call anytime for a free estimate on drywall, plumbing, electrical, doors, windows, and decks.

Call Steve for repairs, remodels, paint jobs, etc. (918) 636-2376 Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 13th year serving Tulsa seniors. 10% senior discount. Insured.

All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile, and drywall repair.

Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394.

Bathroom Safety Specialists Maintain your independence. Feel secure in your home with a new walk-in tub/shower, grab bars, ramps, etc. Also, windows, siding, sunrooms, kitchens and patio covers. Large or small jobs. 35 years experience. Call about our senior and veterans specials and discounts.

Insured. Top quality work with fair prices.

Freed Contractors, Inc. (918) 939-9713 Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now.

BJ’s Handyman Services I will tighten it, nail it, glue it, paint it, cut it, hang it, change it, assemble it, install it, and do other odd jobs. Quality work at reasonable prices. Our goal is to keep your costs low. Life member of Handyman Club of America. Serving seniors since 2005. We now accept all major credit/debit cards. Call BJ at (539) 777-2915. This is a local call.

Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750.

(918) 355-4747 Burton Painting and Floors Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets, and floors. Acid staining of concrete floors, patios, and driveways.

Free estimates. 23 years of experience.

Reliable, courteous, professional service.

Fully insured. (918) 378-2858

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Carder Construction & Handyman Service New & Remodel Commercial & Residential - 25 Years. All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors & Fences. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 764-5789.

Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849 Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years.

Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Familyowned and operated. (918) 437-8101 Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 630-0734.

Grandfather Clock Repair Call for appointment for free estimate to repair your Grandfather Clock. Over 40 years’ experience in clock repair. Other clocks repaired by request. Clock case remains in your home. Only the parts required for repair are removed. Call Mark at (918) 697-4491.

Hutson’s Handyman Service Carpentry. Painting. Home repair. Basic plumbing. Sheet rock – new and repair.

Storm doors and windows. Install ceiling fans. Clean and repair rain guttering. $15 service call charge. $35/hour. 10% senior discount. What do you need done?

Member, Better Business Bureau.

(918) 835-8205 or (918) 645-5761 Tornado Heating and Air Conditioning Heater not heating like it should? Give us a call today for prompt service. It’s time to clean and inspect those heaters with our $50.00 special. The most affordable rates, and a senior and caregiver discount. 30 plus years of experience, 24/7 quality service. OK license 8329, bonded, and insured. (918) 231-8035 Z&J Remodeling No job is too big or small. Painting, carpentry work, roofing, room additions, decks, sheet rock, carpet & carpet repairs, storm damage repairs and more. Free estimates and insured.

(918) 629-1903.

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cessories, curtains, drapery, installation of drapery hardware, small reupholstery projects or custom throw pillows. Over 20 years experience. References available. Cathryn Copeland (918) 344-4111.

LEGAL Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers.

Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com MEDICAL CARE Anderson HomeCare Private pay medical services available in your home: Insulin and other injectables, tube feedings and care, medication management, ostomy care, foley management, foot care, custodial care including bathing. We will treat or make referrals for you. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection.(918) 794-8819.

OIL AND GAS Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201.

Mineral, Oil/Gas Appraisals Have your mineral rights, oil/gas interests appraised (fair market value) by a Certified Mineral Appraiser.

(918) 663-3074.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Accomplished Help at Home Former owner and administrator of Oklahoma state licensed facility. Help in home management coordinating your needs. Cooking, light housekeeping, transportation to doctors’ appointments.

I value your dignity with respect. Excellent references. Adjustable fee according to situation. (918)728-5489 or (918) 270-1671.

ness owner, I have experience in record keeping, organization and finance. I am especially sensitive and competent with baby boomer and retired senior concerns.

References available. Call Gloria Ross at (918) 519-7145.

Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Call (918) 663-8779. 5510 South Memorial Drive. By appointment only.

Mail Stacking Up? Do you have trouble seeing to write checks? No family close by to help?

Confused about your income or expenses? I will pay your bills, setup deposits, correspond with insurers, accountants, bankers, doctors, brokers and creditors.

Organize information for your taxes.

Monitor all accounts for fraud. Notarize your legal papers. Bonded and insured.

FREE initial consultation. Senior Money Manager - Call Sherry (918) 625-2001

Energy Healer Be free of pain and disease! With help from Angels I ethereally connect into the energy surrounding a physical condition and change it, giving the physical body the opportunity to heal itself. Can relieve pain, disease, anxiety, mental & emotional issues. Will travel to you. Call Sherry at (918) 605-3491.

Sherrysternad@gmail.com

Ready To Help You! Do you need help with grocery shopping, hair and nails, doctor and medical appointments, all kinds of errands? I’m that person. I’ve been doing this for the past 15+ years and have worked for several of Tulsa’s prominent families. I’m also an excellent cook and can prepare your meals. Available for house sitting and pet sitting. References on request. Give me a call: Liz at (918) 492-0862.

PERSONAL SAFETY EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems.

Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Very affordable with no long-term commitment.

Locally owned and operated. (918) 2980500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277 HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office in Tulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal Assistance The Warshaw Group: errands, personal/medical appointments, shopping, financial/business assistance, money management, pay bills, liaison for clients with physicians, hospitals and healthcare insurance professionals, medical insurance paperwork, organizing services.

Contact Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 7473807 or Bob Warshaw at (918) 852-5301 website: www.errands-to-go.com, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net.

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Can’t get out? Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. A Mane Event hairstyling and tanning service for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms, and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 S. Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686

Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing monthly.

Call me to discuss the options available.

Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259 or go to www.9315tulsa.com

Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts.

Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $10. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson).

(918) 742-3440

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Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Continued

Let My Feet Come to Yours Pedicures and manicures for men and women. House and office calls. Very reasonably priced. Discounts for seniors.

Knowledgeable about nail care for diabetics. Licensed. 30 years of experience.

Safe, sanitized equipment. References available. Call Yvonne Sinclair.

(918) 289-4171.

REAL ESTATE HASSLE-FREE RETIREMENT LIVING Downstairs 1 bedroom/covered parking directly at your front door. Amenities include: fireplace, genuine Pergo flooring, bathroom grab bars, kitchen pull-out drawers, screened patio room. All outside maintenance, water bill and basic cable paid/2-pools, gated community + security-Asking $69,500. Call Yvonne at (918) 286-1595.

Home Perfect for Senior Living Midtown Tulsa home designed for handicap or senior living. Features include 1 br., huge master bath with roll in shower + ½ bath, lr/dr combo, wood, tile or vinyl floors. Lift system in one of two garages.

Maintenance free exterior. A unique home for $149,000. 2816 South Gary Place. Motivated seller, make offer.

Pat Burns, Prudential Detrick Realty (918) 230-4524.

RELOCATION/DOWNSIZING Selling your home?

Specialized Real Estate Consultant services for senior adults contemplating selling their home, downsizing or retirement living. Over 20 years experience serving senior adults. Free home evaluation and consultation. Call for free “Making the Move” workbook. Cindy Johnson, Henry Hinds Realty, (918) 619-5919.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS Savvy Social Security Planning Workshop: Baby Boomers are asking—How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply? How can I maximize my benefits? What do I do if I have 401k’s/IRA’s or pensions? The decisions you make today can have a tremendous bearing on the benefits you receive over your lifetime. Don’t miss this valuable workshop @ Hardesty Library, January 21, 6:30-7:30pm. Seating is limited.

Call (918) 549-7430 TRAVEL Affordable Motor Coach Tours 2014 APRIL 30-MAY 8: Washington D.C. 9 days $875. JULY: Elvis’s Graceland Continued

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SEPTEMBER: Grand Canyon & Hoover Dam 9 days. $835 DECEMBER: Christmas in Branson 3 days $305. $75 Deposit per trip. (918) 407-9031.

Junketsbyjill.com Travel Tours Travel by luxury motorcoach with TRAVEL TOURS and see the USA! Transportation, hotels, events and several meals are included. Come to a TRAVEL PARTY to hear about our exciting 2014 tour schedule. In Tulsa come join us on February 13th at 11:30 a.m. Call for more info, request a schedule or book a tour. (918) 485-4595.

TRANSPORTATION

Call Patricia!

Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping?

Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure?

Also, available as a driver/companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia!

(918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302 My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed.

References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929

Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing. Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929 WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE Mr. Alfred Window Cleaning Service Over 15 years of experience cleaning various types of residential and commercial windows. Better Business Bureau accredited business. Reasonable rates.

Serving the Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Jenks areas. Call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to schedule a free estimate. (918) 893-2983 Window & Chandelier Cleaning Yes, we clean windows during the Winter months! Window cleaning, chandelier cleaning, Winter caulking and gutter cleaning. Free Estimates. Insured.

References Available. Call Rex at (918) 510-0091 or (918) 895-1668.

LIFE Can Help with Caregiver Support Services

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LIFE’s Adult Day Services

When home alone isn’t an option, adult day services can provide support and engagement for seniors and peace of mind for families.

Call for a tour, (918) 664-9000

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