LIFE's Vintage Newsmagazine - December 2022

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TV Personalities We Grew Up With

From the boisterous stars of children’s shows to the campy hosts of late-night horror movie marathons, Vintage takes you back to the Golden Age of local television in Tulsa.

BY RODNEY ECHOHAWK

18 Know Your TV Options

If you can remember the days of switching channels by hand — and it didn’t take very long to make it around the dial — you may benefit from reviewing your current TV options.

BY LINDSAY MORRIS

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Holly & Jolly TV Specials

It just doesn’t feel like the holidays without our favorite holiday shows. How many of these gems do you remember watching the first time around?

BY STEVE CLEM

Classic Commercials

We Love

Bet you can sing along with these catchy commercial jingles and slogans that made their way into popular culture during the early days of television.

BY KAREN SZABO

24 Daytime TV Memories

Some TV viewers like their programming served up early and often. Enjoy this retrospective look at the world of soap opera melodramas and competitive game shows.

BY JULIE WENGER WATSON

Drill into wellness at

Dear Vintage Reader,

Happy Holidays! I hope this letter finds you joyfully anticipating extra time with family and friends. This month’s issue is near and dear to my heart: it’s about television. I am a part of the small group that was born into a time when most houses had televisions, but before it was commonly believed that too much television might be counterproductive to our young minds. We watched television with gleeful abandon.

This time of year was especially exciting in the TV world of the late ‘60s. “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,” and “Holiday Inn” were big events, drawing the entire family into the living room. There were only four channels, and just one TV, so we all watched everything together. We also watched other families, like Andy Williams’ and Bing Crosby’s, sing together in matching plaid attire. The commercials were even especially seasonal: remember the Santa sledding down a mountain on a Norelco razor? A favorite of mine!

I was a guest on “Mr. Zing and Tuffy,” which was thrilling. I also had my own brief career in Tulsa television. My dad was in advertising, so I would occasionally be cast in local commercials. I remember appearing in an ad

for Oklahoma Natural Gas, one for Safeway, OTASCO, and a handful of others. I was amassing a fortune in earnings, at five dollars a commercial. I was saving for a special doll at Vandever’s department store. My career came to a screeching halt when I was asked to be in a public service announcement for a charity during the holidays. I did not respond quickly, even though I knew it was for a good cause. Rather, I asked what it paid. When I learned that there was no payment, my 6-year-old self coolly declined to participate. I still remember sitting at the kitchen table with my parents when they broke the news of my retirement to me. Probably for the best, though that doll still lives large in memory...

I hope you enjoy this issue of “LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine,” and that it brings back some fun memories for you. I hope you

Vol. 37, No. 6

EILEEN BRADSHAW

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Volume 37, Issue 6, December 2022

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DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 9

BROKEN ARROW

MidFirst

2400 N. 9th St. Mon. – Thurs.• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fri.• 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

JENKS

BancFirst

200 E. Main St. Mon. – Fri. • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OWASSO

First Bank of Owasso 8601 N. Garnett Rd. Mon. – Fri. • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

TULSA

MidFirst Bank 3140 S. Garnett Rd. (31st & Garnett)

Mon. – Thurs. • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fri. • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

TULSA Vast Bank 4812 E. 81st St. Mon. – Fri. • 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 12 – DECEMBER 16

GLENPOOL

BancFirst 394 E. 141st St.

Mon. – Thurs. • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fri. • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

SAND SPRINGS

BancFirst 301 E. 2nd St.

Mon. – Thurs. • 9 a.m. –

ON THE AIR

Gary Chew, (from left), Lee Woodward, and Gailard Sartain are pictured in a publicity still from News On 6. The three on-air personalities worked together at Channel 6 in the early 1970s.

Betty Boyd (second from right) and another anchor interview two women on the set of KTUL-TV Channel 8 on March 15, 1973. Paula Unruh, the first woman chair of the Oklahoma Republican party, is second from left.

DECEMBER 2, 1972: Temptations Earn Final #1 Hit

“Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” by The Temptations reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. They took their famous name after signing with Berry Gordy’s fledgling Motown Records in 1961 and placed 38 hit records in the pop top 40. Now celebrating their 60th Anniversary in 2022, they released a new album on January 28, 2022. Otis Williams, the sole surviving member of the original lineup, turned 80 in 2021.

DECEMBER 2, 2001: Enron Files for Bankruptcy

The Enron Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sparking one of the largest corporate scandals in U.S. history. Formed in 1985, Enron was listed seventh on Fortune’s top 500 companies. In 2000, they had revenues of $111 billion. Then Enron’s stock price began a dramatic slide, plunging from $90.75 in August 2000 to $0.26 by November 2001. By year end, Enron’s collapse cost investors billions and liquidated almost $2.1 billion in pension plans.

A publicity photo for the children’s show “Big Bill and Oom-A Gog” starring Bill Blair and his painted cardboard robot friend on KVOO-TV Channel 2, circa 1960.

This Month in History

DECEMBER 13, 2003: U.S. Captures Saddam Hussein

After nine months on the run, former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was captured. Saddam’s downfall began March 20, 2003, when the United States invaded Iraq. During his 24 years in power, Saddam’s secret police terrorized the public. Many of his people faced poverty while he lived in incredible luxury at more than 20 palaces throughout the country. U.S. soldiers eventually found Saddam hiding in a hole, just nine miles outside his hometown of Tikrit.

DECEMBER 24, 1923: Coolidge Lights First National Christmas Tree

President Calvin Coolidge touched a button and lit up the first national Christmas tree on the White House grounds. The nation’s first “community” tree was also the first to be decorated with electric lights of red, white, and green bulbs. The balsam fir came from Coolidge’s home state of Vermont and stood 48 feet tall. Coolidge’s “inauguration” of the first outdoor national Christmas tree initiated a tradition that has been repeated with every administration.

DECEMBER 24, 1973:

“Twilight” Author Is Born

Author Stephenie Meyer’s fame came when she wrote the “Twilight” vampire romance series which became a literary phenomenon. Born in Hartford, Connecticut and a Brigham Young University graduate, Meyer was a stay-at-home mother of three in 2003 when she says “Twilight” came to her in a dream. A manuscript was completed three months later. After multiple rejections, the young-adult novel was released in 2005, and the “Twilight” series sold more than 100 million copies worldwide.

DECEMBER 31, 1985: Rick Nelson Dies in Plane Crash

Former teen idol Rick Nelson died in a plane crash in De Kalb, Texas. The teenage Nelson launched his pop career in 1957 by singing at the end of an episode on his parents’ show, “The Adventures of Ozzie And Harriet,” establishing a template for pop-music stardom that inspired many imitators. Fans say Ricky Nelson possessed what so many other actors who failed as pop stars didn’t have: musical talent.

KTUL-TV Channel 8 builds a new television transmitter and tower in 1965.

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STAYING SAFE

As the Temperatures Drop

BY J.B. NICHOLSON

Winter weather can be uncomfortable for older adults and caregivers. All that bundling up may be a fun adventure for a day of skiing, but it can feel like a burden when the outing is simply for doctor appointments.

People become more sensitive to cold as they age. Your loved one is likely to feel the temperature change more than you do, especially if there is an immune system compromise or other medical concern.

Stock up at the grocery store when staple items are on sale. You’ll be prepared with food that is ready to eat, in case the power goes out. Reducing the number of shopping trips also means less exposure to winter weather. And don’t let prescriptions run too low.

Here are some additional things for caregivers to think about to stay safe this winter.

STAY WARM SAFELY

Space heaters are a major cause of house fires, and people over age 65 are most at risk. Limit the use of space heaters, and never leave them running in an empty room. Check your smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to make sure they are functioning. And don’t forget about the carbon monoxide detector. These are often more expensive, but carbon monoxide is deadly. Leaking gas furnaces and other heat sources can cause shortness of breath, nausea or dizziness, headaches, and a feeling of confusion. All of these require immediate medical attention.

WATCH YOUR FOOTWEAR

Wear non-skid shoes that fit your foot securely. Don’t go outside if the sidewalks aren’t clear, and try not to go out in the dark, or in shadowed areas where freezing can occur quickly, and ice is less noticeable. Adults often lose balance as they age, and brittle bones can break in a fall.

SUNSHINE NUTRITION

A special winter diet can include more than cranberries and pumpkin pie. Because we are outdoors less frequently, we miss out on the natural Vitamin D that sunshine provides. Add foods that are high in Vitamin D, such as orange juice, cheese, egg yolks, grains, seafood, and milk.

STAY CONNECTED

Find someone to share a meal with. Depression and isolation increase during the winter. If you are caring for someone who spends a lot of time alone, try to check in more frequently for meals and conversation. Everyone needs social interaction, and this may be the time to find a convenient day program or senior activity.

GET A TUNE UP

normal routines, and car trouble is never part of the routine. Schedule a winter checkup of your vehicle’s brakes, tires, and especially the battery. Windshield wipers get heavier use in the winter, too.

DRESS WARMLY

And most importantly, notice the temperature inside the house. You don’t have to go outside to get too cold. Dress in layers inside the house, too. Wear thick socks and non-skid slippers. Try to keep the thermostat at 68 degrees or higher. Dress like Mr. and Mrs. Claus with warm pajamas. Stay away from alcohol, which causes a loss of body heat.

Hypothermia sets in gradually and the early signs such as cold feet and hands, a swollen face, pale skin, and drowsiness may not seem serious. More severe symptoms include trouble walking, clumsiness, slow heartbeat, and slow, shallow breathing. Caregivers should be alert to these symptoms and check body temperature and heart rates. A body temperature below 95 degrees can cause problems for an older adult. Make sure your loved one dresses warmly enough.

Sources: National Institute on Aging, the American Red Cross, and the Administration for Community Living

After a long, hot Tulsa summer, it may be easy to put off the preparations for winter, while rushing through the holiday season. Give yourself the gift of a little extra peace of mind by checking your list twice.

Caregivers need reliable transportation for their

BIXBY

Autumn Park 8401 E. 134th St. S. (918) 369-8888

BRISTOW

Woodland Village 131 E. 9th Ave. (918) 367-8300

BROKEN ARROW

Kenosha Landing 2602 W. Oakland Pl. (918) 258-0331

Vandever House 3102 S. Juniper Ave. (918) 451-3100

COLLINSVILLE

Cardinal Heights 224 S. 19th St. (918) 371-9116

COWETA

Carriage Crossing 28530 E. 141st St. (918) 486-4460

GLENPOOL

Redbud Village 14900 S. Broadway St. (918) 322-5100

JENKS

Pioneer Village 315 S. Birch St. (918) 298-2992

OWASSO

Prairie Village 12877 E. 116th St. N. (918) 371-3221

SAND SPRINGS

Heartland Village 109 E. 38th St. (918) 241-1200

SAPULPA

Hickory Crossing 2101 S. Hickory St. (918) 224-5116

SKIATOOK

West Oak Village 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. (918) 396-90

TULSA

Brookhollow Landing 2910 S. 129th E. Ave. (918) 622-2700

Cornerstone Village 1045 N. Yale Ave. (918) 835-1300

Country Oaks 5648 S. 33rd W. Ave. (918) 446-3400

Heritage Landing 3102 E. Apache St. (918) 836-7070

Park Village 650 S. Memorial Dr. (918) 834-6400

Whittier Heights 64 N. Lewis Ave. (918) 392-3393

55 and older

Whittier Villas 53 N. Gillette Ave. (918) 901-0027

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MEDICARE & YOU

Medicare & Marketplace Health Insurance

BY KATHY JONES, MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

If you have coverage through an individual Health Insurance Marketplace plan (not through an employer) and are turning 65, you probably have questions about what to expect when you become eligible for Medicare.

Marketplace Health Insurance is designed to help people who wouldn’t otherwise have any health coverage. In most cases, if you have a Marketplace plan when you become eligible for Medicare, you’ll want to end your Marketplace coverage when Medicare starts. Do not end your Marketplace plan until you know for sure when your new coverage starts. Once you end Marketplace coverage, you can’t re-enroll until the next annual Open Enrollment Period, unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

Can I get a Marketplace Plan in addition to Medicare?

No, it’s against the law for someone who knows that you have Medicare to sell you a Marketplace plan. This is true even if you only have Part A or Part B. Once you’re considered eligible for Part A, you won’t qualify for help paying your Marketplace

plan premiums or other medical costs. If you continue to get help through tax credits and reduced cost-sharing, you might have to pay back the help you received when you file your taxes.

Can I choose Marketplace coverage instead of Medicare?

Generally, no, because it’s against the law for someone to sell you a Marketplace plan when you have Medicare. However, there are some situations where you can choose Marketplace coverage instead of Medicare:

• You can choose Marketplace coverage if you’re eligible for Medicare but haven’t enrolled because you would have to pay a premium for Part A or because you’re not collecting Social Security benefits.

• If you are paying a premium for Part A, you can drop your Part A and Part B coverage and get a Marketplace plan.

How do I cancel my Marketplace coverage?

In most cases, the steps you take to cancel depend on whose coverage is being canceled.

Ending coverage for just the household contact:

• The household contact is usually the person who created the Marketplace account and filled out the application. You must contact the Marketplace Call Center at (800) 318-2596 to change the household contact if others in your household are staying on the plan.

Ending coverage for everyone or just some people on your plan:

• You can end coverage for everyone on your Marketplace plan by going online at Healthcare.gov or calling the Marketplace Call Center. Your termination can take effect in as little as 14 days from the day you cancel your health insurance.

• You can also end coverage for just some of the people on your Marketplace plan by going online or calling the Marketplace Call Center.

Sources: www.healthcare.gov, www.medicare.gov

October 15 through December 7

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To schedule your Part D comparison appointment, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189.

Jeanne’s husband Mark had an active social and work life in law enforcement. After a diagnosis confirmed Jeanne’s suspicions, a recommendation connected her to LIFE’s Case Management team for education and assistance as they learn to live with his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Mark lives at home and as Jeanne said, “I really do have my hands full.”

“I cannot imagine navigating this disease without support from LIFE. I understand there are groups for Alzheimer’s/dementia caregivers, but especially at the start, I needed quick one-on-one help.”

Fortunately, LIFE can offer that assistance.

Mark’s inability to communicate creates their most difficult challenges. Both Mark and Jeanne’s mothers had Alzheimer’s, but Mark’s symptoms didn’t manifest the same way. “Having been around two people whose experiences were totally different, I didn’t know what to do or expect.”

“Erin, the caseworker, has been so helpful. As I became overwhelmed, she would guide me through the process. She has been a lifesaver for me in functioning through this time.”

For instance, “Mark likes to go out to eat. We go to the same restaurants, and he orders the same thing. I try to get servers who know his situation.” One day an incident arose where LIFE’s expertise and gentle assistance helped Jeanne with a simple, effective solution: a card she can surreptitiously hand to someone explaining, “Please be patient, the person I am with has Alzheimer’s.”

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LIFE for Jeanne & Mark Wonderful It’s a SUPPORT A WONDERFUL LIFE

“That has been a Godsend. I usually flash the card so Mark can’t see. That allows them to know there may be issues.”

For Jeanne, her connection with LIFE has enabled her to persevere. She said, “LIFE Senior Services is an excellent program for seniors. It is appropriately named because it addresses every issue and aspect a senior might experience and need assistance with. When you have no idea where to turn, LIFE Senior Services is there.”

When you give to LIFE Senior Services, you help create a Wonderful LIFE for Jeanne and Mark, along with so many others like them.

LIFE Senior Services is an excellent program for seniors. It is appropriately named because it addresses every issue and aspect a senior might experience and need assistance with.

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

Help us meet a generous challenge grant from the Carl and Marie Anderson Charitable Foundation this holiday season.

Please use the enclosed donation envelope to send your donation today. Give online with the QR code, or go to www.LIFEseniorservices.org. You can also call us at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1205.

PERSONALITIES

WE GREW UP WITH

LEGENDS IN TV HISTORY

Jack Morris, Bob Hower, and Cy Tuma were three legends of Tulsa news. They started their careers in a new industry and set a high standard for news coverage.

Jack Morris made his mark as KTULTV’s news anchor for 26 years. He began his television career in Tulsa in 1954 after impressive stints at KTUL radio and Armed Services Radio. His documentary “The Five Civilized Tribes” won the Edward R. Murrow award for TV news in 1966. Morris, who went to KTEW Channel 2 in 1970, coined the phrase “It’s 10 o’clock, do you know where your children are?”

Bob Hower became Tulsa’s first TV news anchor in 1949 while working at KOTV. After service in the Air Force and TV stints in San Diego and Chicago, he became the anchor for KTUL from 1970 through his retirement in 1986. He gained wide acclaim starting in 1980 for his “Waiting Child” features which found permanent homes for special needs children. A Tulsa native, Hower died in 2012.

Despite paralysis from polio, Cy Tuma became KOTV’s first news director in

1951 and used his distinctive delivery to become one of the leading TV newsmen in Tulsa. In 1964 he moved to KTUL as an announcer and engineer, positions he held through the 1970s. He was known as “The Voice of KTUL.”

Cushing native Clayton Vaughn became a mainstay of KOTV newscasts from 1964 to 1969 and 1971 to 1978. He was anchor and managing editor at Channel 6 from 1979 through 1998. Vaughn, who died in 2021, served as executive director of the Tulsa Historical Society from 2000 to 2006. Unforgettable Tulsa TV sportscasters included

DON WOODS & GUSTY

Tulsa weatherman Don Woods used his vast experience as a forecaster and talent as a cartoonist to keep KTUL viewers well-informed for 34 years. Oklahoma television’s first degreed meteorologist, Woods drew his beloved cartoon character Gusty at the close of each daily report to illustrate the everchanging weather.

PERSONALITIES, continued on page 16.

The 1950s through the 1970s were a Golden Age for local television in Tulsa, and it was the many personalities, newscasters, and hosts who left viewers with lasting memories.

Mack Creager at KOTV and Hal O’Halloran and Chris Lincoln at KTUL.

TV

LEWIS MEYER JOHN CHICK BOB HOWER BETTY BOYD PEGGY COOPER

While working for a Hutchinson, Kansas station in 1953, Woods came up with the cartoon character, originally calling him “Windy.” Windy became Gusty when Woods started at KTUL.

The convivial team was a feature on Channel 8 newscasts from 1954 through Woods’ retirement in 1989. Lucky viewers were selected to receive each evening’s Gusty sketch. Gusty proved so popular the character was named Oklahoma’s official state cartoon in 2005. His likeness is also on display at the Smithsonian.

Woods pioneered major innovations in weather forecasting, introducing Tulsa’s first weather radar put together with equipment salvaged from a B-25 bomber. Woods continued to render Gusty for fans up until his death in 2012.

QUEEN OF TULSA TV

Betty Boyd reigned as The Queen of Tulsa TV for 25 years as she hosted numerous community-focused programs and events on two different stations. She started at KOTV in 1955 and immediately stepped up as a pioneer for women in broadcast media.

Her many shows included “Women’s Page,” “Boyd’s Eye View,” “Hi Neighbor,” “Plan for Action,” “Oklahoma Sunrise,” “Good Morning Oklahoma,” and “AM Oklahoma.” She excelled as a host on live telecasts.

After retiring from TV in 1980, she wrote “If I Could Sing, I’d Be Dangerous,” one of the few books at the time devoted to Tulsa television. From 1990 to 2000, she served five terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She died in 2011.

KIDS’ SHOWS

Tulsa had a rich history of children’s programming with KOTV airing two early shows. In the mid-1950s, Jim Ruddle was the star of “Zeta on Satellite Six,” decked out in a helmet, goggles, and cape. The station also had “The Spanky Show/ Spanky’s Clubhouse” hosted by former “Our Gang” member George “Spanky” McFarland. From 1955 to 1960, he and his balloon sidekick Barnabas showed the “Little Rascals” comedies.

In the 1950s, KVOO offered kids the “Uncle Hiram Show.” “Big Bill and Oom-A-Gog” debuted on the station in 1959 and ran through 1964. Announcer and weatherman Bill Blair hosted cartoons along with his painted cardboard robot pal Oom-A-Gog. Alan Lambert joined the mechanical man on the “Captain Alan and Oom-A-Gog Show” from 1966 to 1969.

In 1962, KTUL presented the live-action adventures of “Captain Ben and his Lookout Mountain Air Service.” The show had Bob Jernigan in the title role along with Phil Atkinson

as sidekick Windy, and Linda Murphy as Clancy. Their daily action series served to frame Republic serial episodes.

Another Channel 8 kids’ program about the same time was “Bozo the Clown Show” with Doug Montgomery as Tulsa’s Bozo.

DO BE A DO BEE

What preschooler in the Tulsa area during the mid-1960s could forget Miss Peggy and her magic mirror featured on KTUL’s “Romper Room?”

From 1964 to 1967, Skiatook native Peggy Cooper led the live syndicated educational program, using fun, songs, and games to engage her young audience. Children were taught to make positive choices by the DO BEE and DON’T BEE posters. At the close of each program, Miss Peggy would look into her mirror and call out the names of her viewers.

She was one of several local Romper Room teachers including Miss Nancy (Mary Susan Gifford) and Miss Lynn.

Tulsa TV has had its share of horror movie hosts. In 1957, Igor and Hornstaff presented “Shock Theater” late Friday nights on KOTV. Bob Mills, who went on to host “Sun Up” on weekdays, portrayed Igor.

“Fantastic Theater” host Josef Peter Hardt chilled many a KVOO viewer on Saturday nights by merely saying “Good evening, meine Freunde...” in his authentic German accent. The show’s distinctive theme music, “Quiet Village” and “Sonik ReEntry,” announced the sci-fi and horror films from 1963 to 1968.

Born in Oberhausen, Germany, Hardt moved to Tulsa in 1955, starting at KVOO in 1958. He served as a director, on-camera talent, and manager of commercial productions for Channel 2 through his retirement in 1993. He was a co-founder and master of ceremonies for Tulsa’s Oktoberfest from 1979 through 1998. He died in 2009.

In 1970, KOTV cameraman Gailard Sartain continued the local late-night fright film tradition with his “Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting.” As Dr. Mazeppa Pompazoidi, Sartain used skits, faux interviews, and hip humor to enliven breaks in his movies. Jim Millaway, who played Mr. Mystery and Sherman Oaks, joined Mazeppa’s wacky high jinks each Saturday.

The show earned cult status with high school and college students. By 1972, Sartain took the Mazeppa show to KTUL and added future film star Gary Busey, who played Teddy Jack Eddy. While the show left the airwaves in 1973, Sartain and Busey went on to movie stardom themselves.

Even the TV sign-offs of the 1960s and 1970s were unforgettable. On KTUL, Dr. Warren Hultgren sent viewers to bed with uplifting words on “Moments of Meditation.” Then Cheyenne and Arapaho artist Dick West, wearing full headdress and regalia, gave the Lord’s Prayer in sign language.

MR. ZING & TUFFY

John Chick made his mark in Tulsa television for two audiences. As children’s show host Mr. Zing, he delighted youngsters with his quick wit, banjo playing, and unicycle riding antics. As the host of the “John Chick Show,” he helped showcase local musicians.

Chick worked at KTUL from 1955 through 1979, hosting “Cartoon Zoo” and later “The Mr. Zing and Tuffy Show.” It ran from 1965 to 1969. Joining him were Tuffy the Tiger, played by Wayne Johnson, as well as Shaggy Dog and Leafy Bark the talking tree.

By the 1970s, Chick hosted his own live morning show which presented country, bluegrass, and folk acts. The hour-long show once preempted ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Chick, who hosted muscular dystrophy telethon broadcasts starting in 1966, left TV due to the progress of his own neuromuscular disease. He died in 1986.

UNCLE ZEB

KTUL’s reputation as a leader in live after-school programming continued thanks to Carl Bartholomew. He started at Channel 8 in 1967 as a cameraman and soon became a crew chief and announcer. But when Chick asked him to develop a character to fill in occasionally on Mr. Zing, Uncle Zeb was born.

From 1969 through 1979, Bartholomew donned his trademark prospector’s hat, bandana, vest, and wireframe glasses to entertain youngsters on Uncle Zeb’s Cartoon Camp. He revived the beloved host on Tulsa Cable and TCI from 1991 to his retirement in 1997.

Uncle Zeb opened each show with his trademark “Howdy!” and closed by shouting “I’ll be lookin’ for ya!” Bartholomew, who died in 2009, also handled promotions at KTUL and was responsible for the popular “8’s the Place” and “The News Guys” promotions of the 1970s.

LEE WOODWARD & LIONEL

From 1957 to 1982, the sonorous voice of Lee Woodward was an unmistakable feature on KOTV. He used it to update viewers about the weather and present commercials. But his most memorable voice work elevated a little puppet he found in a trunk at KOTV into a full-fledged star, King Lionel.

Beginning about 1960, the “Lee and Lionel Show” treated kids to a half hour of cartoons and Three Stooges shorts. But it was the humorous back and forth between Woodward and Lionel that gained the daily program fans of all ages, often trading quips with the anchors at the end of their newscasts.

Woodward also hosted shows on KOTV like “Sun Up” and “Dance Party.” He died in 2017.

THE MORE BOOKS YOU READ, THE TALLER YOU GROW

For 42 years on KOTV, Lewis Meyer hosted the longest-running book review program in the nation on “Lewis Meyer’s Bookshelf.” His animated readings and upbeat reviews mixed entertainment with enlightenment. He closed each show by saying “The more books you read, the taller you grow!”

Originally from Sapulpa, Meyer also made appearances on the noon edition of News On 6, as well as “CBS This Morning.”

He opened his own bookstore on Peoria in 1952 and the business was dubbed “The Best Bookstore in the South” by the “New York Times.” Meyer, who died in 1995, also wrote seven books with his “Preposterous Papa” and “Off the Sauce” selling a million copies each.

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If you don’t have a smart TV, you will need to buy a mediastreaming device to connect to your “dumb” TV. Media-streaming devices include Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Walmart Onn UHD, Chromecast with Google TV, and Nvidia Shield TV.

Media streamers come in two main forms: a larger-than-thumb-drivesize unit that plugs into the HDMI port on the TV, which is great for taking with you anywhere, or a less portable streaming-hub set-top box with a little more power.

Also, be sure you have reliable wireless Internet. This will be necessary for streaming. Once your streamer is connected, you will be able to download different streaming TV apps, such as Netflix, Disney+, and more.

KNOW YOUR TV OPTIONS

BY LINDSAY MORRIS

NETWORK

COST – Free (as long you own a TV!)

Good old network television. If you’re happy with the simple life of having only about a dozen free, local channels, then network TV may be the right choice for you! It does not require an internet connection or a monthly bill.

The downsides are not being able to watch shows on demand, limited programming, and the possibility of needing an antenna. Network TV may help save money, and you can always combine it with other options. And, you can always combine network TV with any of the other options.

CABLE

COST – $44.99/month to $134.99/month, depending on plan and provider

For decades, many people saw cable as a necessary staple in home entertainment, and it may still be a good option for some folks.

One pro of cable is that you are not reliant on an internet connection. Many cable providers, such as Spectrum, do not require contracts.

Packages typically range from 125 to 200 channels. Another benefit to cable is that live sports are included with certain packages. There are, however, several cons to cable. There is no way to get around paying for all of the channels offered in your cable bundle. Shows are not available on demand, either. The upfront installation of cable can be a bit of a financial burden, and your home needs to be cable-ready.

SATELLITE

COST – $30/month to $110/month

Satellite TV typically offers the subscriber an even larger package of channels than cable. Satellite TV providers primarily service homes that have an unobstructed view of the sky, which allows for uninterrupted connections.

One of the downsides to satellite TV is weather-related disruptions. There is also the chance that your satellite dish or antenna may be knocked out of place, and someone will have to climb on the roof to adjust it.

The cost of satellite TV can also be a bit much for some budgets, and similar to cable, you often pay for more channels than you will use.

STREAMING SERVICES

COST – Free or hundreds of dollars (depending on how many apps/services you subscribe to)

TV was turned upside down when Smart TVs came on the scene, allowing audiences to watch their favorite movies and TV shows on demand, with seemingly limitless options. Prices for streaming services change significantly depending on whether you’re willing to watch commercials. You can watch some videos free with ad-supported services like Peacock or Crunchyroll. Many streaming services, such as Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Paramount+, have a pricier option without ads. Another plus of streaming services is that you can access content from any smart device –even your phone or tablet.

Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, or Apple TV+ are commercial free. These services range from $4.99 to about $9 per month. Netflix is now offering a service with commercials for only $6.99 per month. It’s wise to take advantage of the free trial period offered by most streaming services before you make up your mind. Just don’t forget to cancel your subscription if you don’t enjoy the app.

There are so many choices for viewing your favorite television shows, it can be bewildering. Here’s a look at several options to help you decide which service is best for your household.

How to convert your “dumb” TV to a smart TV

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Silver Linings

Join us most Wednesday on LIFE’s Facebook page for short segments on a variety of topics including upcoming events, Senior Center Spotlight, Ask SeniorLine and living your best life.

Watch Out for Holiday Scams

Wednesday, December 7

Sean Voskuhl from AARP Oklahoma will tell us about the holiday scams that are making the rounds and how you can protect yourself.

Crafting with Roxanne Wednesday, December 14

Join Roxanne as she gives step-by-step instructions for making a holiday candy dish. All you will need are a 4.25-inch clay pot with drip tray; red, white, and black acrylic paint; about a 1-inch wooden ball with a flat bottom; small white pom poms or cotton balls; snow or other material for the hat and beard, and a hot glue gun. All materials can be found at most Dollar Trees.

No Silver Linings This Week Wednesday, December 21

Beating the Winter Blues Wednesday, December 28

Shorter days and the passing of the holiday season can leave many people feeling down. Join Martha Blan, LCSW-P, for a discussion of the “winter blues” and how to maintain positive mental health habits and coping skills during the winter months.

THERE IS HOPE

TREATMENT WITH DR. JAMES WEBB

Why did you choose Dr. Webb?

I was referred to him by a well respected orthopedic doctor.

What procedure did you have done?

Kyphoplasty, at least 6 treatments.

What was your experience like?

Very calming atmosphere, Dr. Webb is friendly and he made sure to explain in detail what I could expect for the procedure. After a detailed explanation he answered any questions I had before proceeding. I was completely comfortable throughout the process with no pain afterwards. He still remembers me years after my procedure, which made me feel like he truly cares for his patients individually.

Would you recommend Dr. Webb?

Oh Yes!! I tell everyone about him.

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has become an important part of our family celebrations. We’ve made a list – and checked it twice – with some of the season’s very best holiday fare.

HOLLY & HOLLY &

TV

CHRISTMAS MOVIES

“Christmas in Connecticut” (1945) Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan

“It’s A Wonderful Life” (1946) James Stewart, Donna Reed

“Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) Edmund Gwenn, Natalie Wood

“The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) Cary Grant, Loretta Young

“Scrooge” (1951) Alastair Sim, Kathleen Harrison

“White Christmas” (1954) Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye

“The Homecoming: A Christmas Story” (1971, The Waltons TV movie) Richard Thomas, Patricia Neal

“A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin

Classic TV Variety

SHOW SPECIALS

“Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray, Carol Kane

“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo

“Home Alone” (1990) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci

“The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992) Michael Caine

“The Nutcracker” (1993) Macaulay Culkin, Jessica Lynn Cohen

“The Santa Clause” (1994) Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold

“The Preacher’s Wife” (1996) Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston (Adapted from The Bishop’s Wife)

“Elf” (2003) Will Ferrell, James Caan

“The Judy Garland Christmas “(1963)

“The Perry Como Christmas Show” (1974) “Dean Martin’s Christmas in California” (1977)

“The Carpenters at Christmas” (1977) “Christmas at Pee Wee’s Playhouse” (1988)

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SPECIALS SPECIALS

Christmas

ROM-COMS

“Love Actually” (2003) Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson

“Four Christmases” (2008) Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn

“You’ve Got Mail” (1998) Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan

Popular

CHRISTMAS TV EPISODES

Friends, “The One with the Holiday Armadillo” Season 7, Episode 10

Mad Men, “Christmas Waltz” Season 5, Episode 10

The Office, “Christmas Party” Season 2, Episode 10

ABOUT CHRISTMAS Romance

Hallmark, Lifetime and newcomer, Great American Family, are three of the networks producing brand-new Hallmark-type Christmas movies this year. If you like your romance as thick as the pine needles on your tree, check your streaming service or cable provider for these networks.

Here are some of the best-remembered Christmas-themed TV episodes. The season and episode numbers are noted.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air “Deck the Halls” Season 1, Episode 15

I Love Lucy “The Christmas Show” Season 5, Episode 11

Happy Days “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas” Season 2, Episode 11

The 1960s was the golden decade for animated holiday entertainment. From Rudolph to Frosty, The Grinch to the Peanuts gang, these seasonal gems were first presented as TV specials during the holiday season.

“Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer” (1964)

Narrator: Burl Ives

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965) Music composed by Vince Guaraldi

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (1966) Narrator: Boris Karloff

“Frosty The Snowman” (1969) Narrator: Jimmy Durante

“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” (1970) Narrator: Fred Astaire

“The Year Without a Santa Claus” (1974, 2006)

“Frosty Returns” (1992) Narrator: Jonathan Winters

Animated Animated

Animated CHRISTMAS FEATURE FILMS

CHRISTMAS TV SPECIALS CHRISTMAS FEATURE FILMS

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993)

Danny Elfman, Catherine O’Hara

“The Grinch” (2018) Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely

“The Polar Express” (2004) Tom Hanks, Eddie Deezen

“A Christmas Carol” (2009) Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman

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LOCAL ADS

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If you aced that quiz, you’re not alone. These catchy and clever commercial jingles and slogans made their way into our lives. Many became popular cultural institutions in their own right. (Admit it – you’re singing “b-o-l-o-g-n-a” silently in your head at this very moment.)

It wasn’t always that way. On July 1, 1941, the world’s first television commercial graced America’s screens. It was a 10-second spot for Bulova watches featuring a clock superimposed on a U.S. map while an announcer said, “America runs on Bulova time.”

That 10-second spot not only set the precedent for the next 70 years, but it also ushered in the “Golden Age of Advertising” – a time of big ideas and huge personalities during the 1960s through the late 1980s.

Companies began building characters around their products to establish more of a connection between viewers and brands. Tony the Tiger for Frosted Flakes and Rice Krispies’ Snap, Crackle, and Pop are still seen on cereal boxes today. Characters like the Marlboro Man, Madge the Palmolive Lady, and the lonely Maytag repairman became cultural icons with the same job: selling the product.

The internet ushered in a new way of connecting with an audience, and the emergence of social media took it to the next level.

“There are so many more options today,” said retired Tulsa advertising executive Bill Hinkle.

“In the 1960s and 1970s, there were just three TV stations and five radio stations. You couldn’t go wrong. Today there are around 35 radio stations alone – and that’s not even taking online advertising into account.”

“Today advertising is more content driven,” Hinkle explained. “If you’re not standing out and doing something different, you’re wasting your money. In the ad world, there’s this belief that if someone else is doing it, we should be too. The result? All ads start to look alike, and no one really knows who the advertiser is.”

He points to his “Dad’ll Do It” campaign for Jim Glover Chevrolet. “His ads were the same as all the other car dealers in town,” Hinkle said. “He wasn’t breaking through. I explained that people won’t believe anything a car dealer says, but they will believe a daughter who’s proud of her dad.”

Hinkle’s “Dad’ll Do It” campaign took Jim Glover Chevrolet from an also-ran to the largest Chevy dealer in his region. The campaign was picked up by car dealers all over the country, thus proving Hinkle’s copycat theory: copy what everyone else is doing.

Hinkle, who taught advertising at the University of Tulsa for 25 years, told his students, “If you can’t elicit some sort of emotional response from a consumer – good or bad – then you haven’t done your job.”

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A FEW NATIONAL ADS

• Double your pleasure, double your fun, with Doublemint Gum

• See the USA in your Chevrolet!

• Call Roto-Rooter, that’s the name, and away go troubles down the drain

• Ask any mermaid you happen to see, what’s the best tuna? Chicken of the Sea!

• Bounty: The Quicker Picker Upper

• I can’t believe I ate the whole thing!

• Calgon! Take me away!

• How many licks does it take to get the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?

• I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony

• Where’s the Beef?

• I’m lovin’ it

• Got milk?

• Just do it

These and so many commercials have woven their way into popular culture like “Cotton: The Fabric of Our Lives.” We start our days with “The Breakfast of Champions” before it’s “Time to Make the Donuts.” We head home at “Miller Time” and enjoy “Two All Beef Patties, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Cheese, Pickles, Onions on a Sesame Seed Bun” for dinner. Where would we be without these classic television commercials?

BY JULIE WENGER WATSON

Long ago, before words like “streaming” and “on demand” were a part of our vocabulary, there was a thing called broadcast television. Today’s youth would shake in horror and disbelief to learn that, a mere generation or two ago, their elders’ viewing options were restricted to a handful of major television networks with highly scheduled programming, rather than a limitless, immediately available array of choices.

Despite its limitations, many consider that period to be “The Golden Age of Television.” And daytime TV, with its soap operas, game shows, and endless advertisements, holds a special place in our memories.

THE SOAPS

Soap operas – serial melodramas originally sponsored by soap manufacturers – started on radio before transitioning to daytime TV in the late 1940s. The genre, with its characterdriven, twisting plotlines, over-the-top drama, and hefty servings of sex, exploded in popularity in the 1970s and ‘80s, attracting a wide audience, many of whom built their day around a favorite series.

While surprise weddings, paternity test results, and attempted murders were standard features of the popular soaps, plot twists could occasionally range as far afield as demonic possession, and even aliens, if ratings needed a push. Regardless (or perhaps because) of their often-implausible storylines, the shows were well-loved, providing a common topic of conversation, and even a bonding opportunity, between friends and acquaintances, alike.

SHOWS

Light and entertaining, game shows are universally popular, and they’ve long been a staple of daytime television. The format makes it easy for audiences to feel included in the action, as hosts direct conversation to both the television and in-studio audiences. Whether it’s a chance to find a date, solve a puzzle, or conquer a physical challenge, they tend to be fun and funny. While audiences loved them, they were popular with the producers for their bottom line.

“I think game shows were popular for the networks because they were less expensive to make than a sitcom, and they would often tape on the weekends when they could get tourist audiences and record five in a day,” said Jody McIntyre, Circle Cinema membership manager whose earlier career included years in the Los Angeles television industry and almost two decades at Tulsa’s KTUL-TV.

Shows like “The Price Is Right” have stood the test of time. Premiering in 1972, it made Bob Barker, the show’s host for 35 consecutive years, a household name. Comedian Drew Carey took over the role in 2007. Many can easily recall the voice of Johnny Olson, the show’s announcer through 1985, and few can forget “Barker’s Beauties,” the rotating cast of attractive, young females who helped display the show’s many prizes.

“Jeopardy” is considered to be one of the most popular game shows of all time. Debuting in 1960, it’s garnered 30 Daytime Emmy Awards. Alex Trebek hosted the show for 37 seasons, from its revival in 1987 until his death in 2020.

Originally aimed at the housewife of the 1940s and ‘50s, daytime television drew a larger audience with melodramatic soap operas and fiercely contested game shows.

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TREBEK

BOB BARKER

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Who doesn’t remember Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura’s (Genie Francis) wedding on “General Hospital?” The episode drew over 30 million viewers, a record-breaking audience when it aired in November of 1981. The soap opera appealed to more than stay-at-home moms.

“In middle school, my friends and I would race home to watch ‘General Hospital,’” said Jennifer Sack, lead counselor at Tulsa’s Booker T. Washington High School. “‘Blackie,’ played by John Stamos, and ‘Dr. Noah Drake,’ played by Rick Springfield, were the big heartthrobs.”

While most soaps featured real-world plots and characters, “Dark Shadows,” ABC’s gothic series (1966 to 1971), was populated with a cast of otherworldly creatures. Supernatural occurrences were a regular thing for the show’s wealthy Collins family, including 175-year-old vampire Barnabas Collins. The campy but scary series remains a cult classic today.

BY KIT HINES, RDN, LD

For many of us, it was a treat to break away from the kitchen table. Remember carefully prying the aluminum foil cover off a steaming meal divided into neat metal compartments?

Americans have been consuming frozen, pre-made meals since the early 1950s. Clarence Birdseye was a naturalist and entrepreneur who lived among the Inuit people in Canada in the 1920s and learned their ways of preserving foods. He developed a commercial method for flash-freezing food that helped preserve the fresh taste and texture.

C.A. Swanson and Sons was the first company to make it big with Birdseye’s technique. Swanson had a runaway hit when their “TV Dinner” first sold in grocery stores in 1953. A meal of turkey and dressing, frozen peas, and sweet potatoes was served in an aluminum tray with three divided compartments that could go from oven to table. They sold more than 10 million units in 1954 and 25 million in 1955.

PRESENT DAY

With the advent of the microwave, frozen meals have come a long way. What used to take 20 minutes in the oven now takes around five. Time and convenience are two of the reasons many people keep at least a few TV dinners in the freezer.

Frozen entrées can definitely save time and effort, but can they be healthy? The majority of frozen meals are high in sodium and saturated fats. Premium frozen dinners may be a bit healthier, but they can cost almost as much as eating out. Still, by following some simple guidelines, you can have a reasonably healthy meal at your fingertips for those evenings you just aren’t up to cooking.

GUIDELINES FOR FROZEN MEALS

1. SELECT QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

This involves reviewing the ingredient list. The fewer ingredients, the better the frozen meal is – you most likely will be eating more whole foods and fewer additives and preservatives. Read the nutrition label, and do not be fooled by the words organic, vegan, and natural.

3. CHOOSE WHOLE GRAINS

Whole grains such as brown rice, whole grain pasta, or cauliflower rice should be included in the meal. Avoid buying meals with refined grain products such as white rice, regular pasta, or macaroni.

5. DON’T FORGET FIBER

Meals with beans, whole grains, and vegetables are the best choices to increase daily fiber intake. Five grams of fiber in a meal selection would be ideal. Add a half cup of drained and rinsed beans to increase the fiber content. Daily fiber intake should be 25 to 25 grams of fiber per day.

7. WATCH FOR SODIUM AND SATURATED FAT

The sodium level of the frozen meal should be 700 grams of sodium or less, and saturated fat should be 3 grams or less.

2. KEEP IT BALANCED

Does the meal include a good protein item (15 – 20 grams), a vegetable, and either a whole grain or a starchy vegetable? If it does not include the vegetable or whole grain item, add a side dish such as a salad made from fruit or leafy greens, raw or frozen vegetables, or whole grain starchy item (brown rice, potatoes, or quinoa) to improve the nutrition quality of the meal when eaten.

4. KEEP IT LEAN

Avoid products labeled as “family style” and “hearty” meals. Look for total calories to be in the range of 450 to 600 calories. Check the label for trans-fat. If a meal has significant amounts of trans fat, keep shopping.

6. SPARE THE STARCH

Try to pick frozen meals that have lean protein and vegetables. Avoid frozen entrees that are starch-based – i.e. – macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes without protein sources.

8. SAY NO TO TRANS FATS AND SUGARS

The FDA has ruled trans fats unsafe for human consumption. Avoid partially hydrogenated oils which are also trans fats. The daily limit for added sugars is 25 grams for women and 35 for men. Check the label for added sugars.

Do you remember watching a favorite show in the family room, while eating a TV dinner?

Recent Changes in Oklahoma Law Regarding Powers of Attorney

BY BLAINE FRIZZELL OKLAHOMA SENIOR LAW

Are you prepared legally if you become unable to care for yourself? Designating a power of attorney for property and health care are two of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones.

Some of you may know that Oklahoma laws regarding powers of attorney have recently had some big changes.

The first change came on November 1, 2021, when the Uniform Power of Attorney Act went into effect. This new Act contains many law changes but the change that garnered the most attention of Oklahoma lawyers arose from what the new act didn’t say as opposed to what it did say. The new Act completely repealed the old law governing both Oklahoma powers of attorney for property and Oklahoma powers of attorney for health care. Unfortunately, the new act stated that while it did authorize powers of attorney for property,

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it specifically said that it did not authorize powers of attorney for health care. This omission left many estate planning and elder law attorneys wondering how to serve their clients who want to name an agent who can make health care decisions for them if they are ever incapacitated.

The good news is that on April 29, 2022, the Oklahoma legislature fixed the problem by enacting the new Oklahoma Health Care Agent Act which authorizes powers of attorney for health care.

More good news: For those of you that signed Powers of Attorney for Property or Powers of Attorney for Health Care before the enactment of the two new Acts, the law specifically “grandfathers” those old powers of attorney into the new law and recognizes their validity.

DO YOU NEED POWERS OF ATTORNEY?

Elder law lawyers hold the view that powers of attorney are as important (if not more important) than the common estate planning

Changes Regarding Oklahoma Powers of Attorney

What are some of the many changes that have been made to Oklahoma’s laws regarding powers of attorney (including some differences between powers of attorney for property and powers of attorney for health care)?

All Powers of Attorney in Oklahoma are presumed to be “durable” unless they specifically state otherwise (A “durable power of attorney” simply means that the power of attorney continues to be effective after you become incapacitated). Under the old laws, powers of attorney had to specifically state that they were “durable.”

A Power of Attorney for Property no longer has to be signed by two witnesses (but it should be notarized).

A Power of Attorney for Health Care must be signed by two witnesses but does not have to be notarized.

A Power of Attorney for Property is presumed to be immediately effective unless stated otherwise.

A Power of Attorney for Health Care is presumed to be “springing” unless stated otherwise (a “springing” power of attorney is not effective immediately, rather, it only becomes effective after the signer is incapacitated).

Oklahoma Senior Law

If you do not currently have powers of attorney, please consider talking to a lawyer about preparing your power of attorney for property, power of attorney for health care, and advance directive for health care (for “end of life” decisions).

goal of “avoiding probate.” This is especially true for people who are over 65, but it is also true for anyone over the age of 18. We can easily argue that everyone over the age of 18 needs powers of attorney. With the onset of many new privacy laws that seek to guard the privacy of healthcare information and financial information (as well as academic information), it is easy to imagine many circumstances in which parents could find it difficult to access information and make decisions for adult children if they are ever incapacitated.

Without legally binding powers of attorney, family members and friends may find themselves needing to initiate guardianship court proceedings in order to make decisions for an incapacitated adult or in order to gain access to the private information of an incapacitated adult. Well-drafted powers of attorney help you avoid guardianship court, including its expenses, attorney’s fees, and the amount of time your Agent will have to invest.

DO YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR POWERS OF ATTORNEY?

As we age, we face different issues than we did when we were younger. In addition, the world that we live in continues to get more complex, including the legal system. When you combine a complex legal environment with an increasingly litigious society, you can understand why institutions have become more risk-averse. In light of this new environment, if you become incapacitated and the Agent that you named in your power of attorney seeks to take action on your behalf, you can easily see why financial institutions and healthcare institutions require language in your powers of attorney that authorize your Agent to take the specific action that your agent needs to take. One example of many that come to mind is the specific authority to take actions needed to get you qualified for benefits to pay for long-term care.

If you do not currently have powers of attorney, please consider talking to a lawyer about preparing your power of attorney for property, power of attorney for health care, and advance directive for health care (for “end of life” decisions). If you have powers of attorney, please review those documents frequently to make sure they accurately reflect your choices for the Agent(s) that you would want to make decisions for you.

We also suggest that if you are over 65 years of age, you should have your powers of attorney reviewed by a lawyer who practices elder law. Boilerplate forms that many lawyers use (and definitely the powers of attorney forms that you can find on the internet) are not sufficient for the myriad issues facing seniors.

PROFILES OF PACE

BY ADRIAN ROLLE, INTAKE MANAGER

The LIFE PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) is a group of healthcare professionals who work with PACE participants and their caregivers to create a personalized plan of care. Each member of the IDT contributes their expertise to coordinate the services PACE provides to meet participant needs.

Meet LIFE PACE Nurse Case Manager Debi McCoy, R.N.

Why did you choose to work with LIFE PACE?

I like this population because I’ve always felt they were underserved. I like seniors, and I like taking care of them because sometimes they can’t speak for themselves, and I’ve always acted as their advocate.

What makes PACE special?

It’s special because it looks at the whole person. We provide medical care, transportation, referrals, and dietary support. We treat their physical and emotional needs.

Why should someone join LIFE PACE?

I think PACE meets a need that’s always been in the background, but hasn’t been fulfilled. If someone had to go to the hospital, there was no outreach to assist in connecting to care, so many people fell through the cracks. PACE fills that need.

How does PACE benefit caregivers?

I think it offers them respite from doing the housekeeping or doing the laundry, and allows them a break. Caregivers don’t have to leave work to prepare a meal. It’s the little things that we all take for granted that can be a lot when you’re trying to take care of a loved one.

If you or someone you care about could benefit from LIFE PACE, contact a LIFE PACE specialist at (918) 938-7653 or (918) 938-7660 (en Español). www.LIFEPACE.org

A commonym is a group of words that have a common trait in the three words/items listed. For example, the words Ice – Sugar – Rubik’s – are all cubes. Answers on page 39.

Green - Moola – Dough

Playing – Time – Greeting

Punch – Hair – A Volleyball

High – Balance – Laser

Human – Rat – Relay

Cat – Dog – Gold

Toad – Foot – Bar

French – Eskimo – Hershey

Area – Fire – Zip

Gray – Red – Timber

BAMBOOZABLE

A bamboozable is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words in an interesting way. The goal is to try to figure out the well-known saying, person, place, or thing that each bamboozable is meant to represent. There are six bamboozables below. Answers on page 39.

Bunkering With Books

THREE BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

BY CONNIE CRONLEY

I believe in rereading books at different ages of our lives and I like discovering new books, especially by authors I admire. The three books I have chosen for holiday reading check those boxes.

“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER”

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson is a classic children’s book, but I did not discover it until I was over 50. I laughed aloud; I reread it every year, and I give it as gifts to my adult friends. It begins this way:

“The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lied and stole and smoked cigars (even the girls) and talked dirty and hit little kids and cussed their teachers and took the name of the Lord in vain and set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s old broken-down toolhouse.”

Commissioned to write a Christmas article for “McCall’s” magazine, Robinson imagined what it would be like to pair the Biblical nativity story with incorrigible children who had never heard of it – six skinny kids who grow poison ivy instead of grass in the yard and who “emptied the whole first grade in three minutes flat” at showand-tell.

They take over the church Christmas pageant and the ensuing chaos reveals a grittier meaning of Christmas. Two scraggly Herdman children playing Mary and Joseph look like frightened refugees. Three of them playing Wise Men don’t bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh; they bring

a ham, from their family’s own charitable food basket.

“ELIZABETH FINCH”

“Elizabeth Finch,” by award-winning British novelist Julian Barnes, is an odd book to select for holiday reading; it’s an odd book at any time of year. Maybe that’s because, according to one London newspaper, “It’s a ‘novel of ideas.’” Maybe that’s why it’s such a short book, only 179 pages.

The book is in three parts. The first and third parts are narrated by lead character Neil as he meets and remembers Elizabeth Finch, who taught him in an adult education class. She is modeled on Barnes’ friend, novelist and art historian Anita Brookner.

The novel’s middle section is the fictional research paper Neil wrote years later about Julian the Apostate, a favorite of Professor Finch. How brave of Barnes, one reviewer wrote, to present this rather flat-footed section in the style of an amateur historian. I am such a simple soul; this was my favorite part.

I was fascinated by the story of Flavius Claudius Julianus, a tolerant Roman pagan emperor (361 to 363 A.D.) whose belief in multiple Greek gods led him to be known as Julian the Apostate in the Christian tradition. How would the world have been different had Julian lived? His death, Elisabeth Finch says, is “the moment history went wrong.”

His death was “the triumph – and the catastrophe – of monotheism” and led to “the tyrannous nature of both Catholicism and Protestantism (and) the shameful persecution and expulsion of Jews and Muslims.” Interesting to think about, isn’t it?

“A CHRISTMAS MEMORY”

I loved Truman Capote’s stories “A Christmas Memory” and “The Thanksgiving Visitor” when they came out in the 1950s and 1960s, and although their messages may seem too simple and sweet for contemporary audiences, I love them still. I reread them not so much with envy as with a deep yearning to be able to write with such purity.

In “A Christmas Memory,” 7-year-old Buddy (Capote himself) and his eccentric elderly cousin Miss Sook make fruitcakes for people they like (President Roosevelt and Baptist missionaries to Borneo). They long to buy presents for one another – a pound of chocolate-covered cherries for her, a bicycle for Buddy – but are so poor they can only make kites as gifts.

“It’s bad enough in life to do without something you want,” the old woman says, “but confound it, what gets my goat is not being able to give somebody something you want them to have.” That sentiment, told bare and true, moved me profoundly when I first read it and still brings me to tears.

Enjoy

Gathering

Place’s Winter Wonderland

Gathering Place is beautiful year-round, of course. But December is especially magical as the park lights up for all to see. What a great time to create lifelong memories, as Gathering Place transforms into a Winter Wonderland.

From thousands of twinkling lights to dreamy decor to festive fun for the whole family, there are plenty of ways to spread holiday cheer at the park. Here are just a few:

• Go to the Williams Lodge and take a free family photo with Santa Claus, listen to live holiday music, and participate in hands-on activities at the Winter Wonderland workshop.

• Stop by ONEOK Boathouse for another festive photo opportunity, special holiday food and drinks, and more dashing decor.

• Listen to carolers singing the classic holiday songs in the Chapman Adventure Playground and take a short ride through the park on the holiday train.

Winter Wonderland is at Gathering Place over three weekends in December, including Christmas Day on Sunday, December 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. All activities are free and open to the public.

Winter Wonderland dates include December 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, and 25. For more information, go to gatheringplace.org, contact Sydney Brown at sbrown@gatheringplace.org, or call (918) 779-1000.

To submit a Noteworthy event, contact Paula Brown at pbrown@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

Oscar, and Tony Award winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical is set against the backdrop of a series of extraordinary events in the final weeks of Jesus Christ’s life, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

Musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Tulsa for 50th Anniversary

Tulsa is fortunate to receive such incredible performances throughout the year, including “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The tour began the 2022 -2023 season on October 8, 2022, and goes on to play more than 45 cities including Los Angeles, Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Calgary, Vancouver,

and Tulsa – don’t miss the Tulsa performances January 24 - 29, 2023

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage with lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy,

Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is fresh and inspiring. For tickets and more information, go to celebrityattractions.com, or contact (918) 596-7111, (800) 869-1451, or email broadway@celebrityattractions.com.

• Buy four “Make & Take Activity” tickets and receive a fifth free. Available for advance purchases (before 5 p.m. on each Festival Night). Join in the fun with hands-on artmaking in the printmaking studio in Mabee Lobby. Print your choice of five unique holiday greeting card designs by local artists.

• Sip hot cocoa by the fire, take home a one-of-a-kind art project or a commemorative 2022 Festival pin.

Philbrook Lights Up for Festival Nights

Prepare to be wowed at Philbrook’s Festival Nights this year, one of Tulsa’s great holiday traditions. This celebration of community combines festive holiday events, décor, and holiday lights reflecting the spirit of the season. For the first time since 2019, the Museum will be open during Festival Nights.

From the front gate to the back gardens, thousands of lights illuminate the property. Here

are just some of the activities you and your family can enjoy while visiting this holiday:

• Photo opportunities abound, including Santa every Festival Night from 6 – 8:30 p.m.

• Anticipation builds in the Mezzanine with Lego Villa, a display of dozens of Lego creations by school children and community groups, on display through December 31

Ticket sales are open to the general public for purchase now. Advance, timed-entry tickes are required. The event runs from November 25 through December 24, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. For the complete list of events, visit Philbrook.org/festival or call (918) 748-5300.

Photo Courtesy of Phil Clarkin, philclarkinphotography.com

– Mahatma Ghandi

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to assist with special events, including the annual Winter Gala and office administration. Their Winter Gala is coming up soon and will be held on December 17 at 5 p.m. It will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown’s International Ballroom. They need your help!

information, contact Carrie at cclevenger@lifeseniorservices.org or call (918) 585-2084 or (918) 378-2668.

Ascension St. John

Ascension St. John Auxiliary seeks volunteers for surgery waiting rooms, information desks, gift shops, flower delivery, patient dismissals, and friendly volunteer rounding with patients. Volunteers are subject to an interview, background check, orientation, and a health screening before training for a placement. They base placement upon volunteer skills, interests, and availability, as well as the needs of the hospital. Ascension St. John has campuses in Tulsa, Owasso, Broken Arrow, and Sapulpa. For more information, contact Volunteer Services at (918) 744-2536 or healthcare.ascension.org. Scroll to the bottom of their web page, click on “Volunteer” then find your location.

The Tulsa Symphony

The Tulsa Symphony needs volunteers yearround for things like assisting with pre-concert activities and setting up holiday decorations, including the Elf™ in-concert performance on December 2. Last year, they had a station with letters to Santa, snowflake-making, and a Santa photo-op. If you are interested but are not available for the listed opportunities, please complete the form online or email volunteer@tulsasymphony.org. All current and upcoming volunteer opportunities are listed at tulsasymphony.org/connect/volunteer. There is a volunteer sign-up button for the listed events. You can join their email list, or call (918) 584-3645.

Iron Gate

Iron Gate’s mission is to feed the hungry of Tulsa. Iron Gate offers a place of comfort and wholesome food, and a temporary respite from the problems awaiting guests outside the gates. At the heart of their mission are the volunteers who help feed guests through the soup kitchen, grocery pantry, and Kid’s Pantry. Feel free to organize a group of volunteers from your church, school, work, or volunteer as an individual. View volunteer opportunities on their website; all volunteers must complete the form online at irongatetulsa.org/volunteer. Call or email for more information, at (918) 879-1714 or volunteers@irongatetulsa.org.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

By Allied

BY SALLY JONES

2022 Writing Contest Winner

Congratulations to Sally Jones, whose entry “When Grandmother Was a Girl Again” tied for third-place in the 2022 Writing Contest sponsored by LIFE Senior Services and the Oklahoma Arts Council.

The narrator in the essay describes a summer afternoon from her teenage years, a sweet memory of a day spent with her grandmother. The story conveys the passing of time – but also reminds us that a youthful heart can seem to turn back the clock.

The summer of 1970 was very special. I usually spent part of my summer with my grandmother. What was different this summer was that I now had my driver’s license! I could drive Grandmother around! She never could drive, or she actually never wanted to drive. That was okay. Grandmother was oldfashioned and I was now licensed and could take her shopping or to the blueberry farm to pick fresh blueberries or to visit friends and family.

She was excited to be chauffeured by her almost seventeen-year-old granddaughter. Grandmother always looked forward to my summer vacations because we usually spent several weeks together. Blueberries were in season. I helped her pick fresh blueberries and together we would put them in the freezer. She was an excellent baker, too, and I was more than happy to lend my assistance with her baking, a job I loved.

When she realized that I could now drive her around, she shared that she would like me to drive her to a good friend’s house for a luncheon later in the week. I overheard her on the phone making plans with her friend, Miss Maggie. The chatter included the guest list, detailed meal planning for the ladies’ luncheon, the dishes and the desserts, and who would bring what. I could hear so much excitement in her voice.

Finally, the big day arrived. I made multiple trips to the car to carefully place Grandmother’s delicately prepared dishes and treats for the car

ride to Miss Maggie’s. She combed her beautiful white curly hair, and dressed in a freshly pressed floral dress.

Soon we were on our way to Miss Maggie’s luncheon.

I brought along a book to read since I wasn’t sure how I would busy myself while Grandmother visited with her lady friends.

Miss Maggie gave directions on where to set up the many casseroles and baked goods and where each of the ladies would sit in her dining room. I was offered a place at the table with Grandmother’s friends, but I quietly declined for a smaller table and chair on the front porch where I could read a few chapters in my book while Grandmother visited. The luncheon began.

As I sampled the delicious dishes each of the ladies prepared on Miss Maggie’s comfy porch, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing! Those five older ladies were chatting up a storm in between the clank-clank of the forks hitting their dishes. They talked about their gardens, their doctor visits, recipes, the weather, children, and grandchildren. I quietly tried to concentrate on my book after I cleaned my plate from the delicious casseroles and desserts.

Trying to quietly read on Miss Maggie’s front porch was not as easy as it sounds. The older women in the dining room continued laughing, giggling, and chatting. They kept getting louder. The laughter and giggling were getting more frequent.

My goodness, I thought. They louder than my teenage friends! What is going on?

I quietly put my book down and tiptoed toward the door to peer into the dining room. An amazing view filled my eyes. I was overwhelmed. It was the very first time I ever saw my very own grandmother acting like a young girl!

She was smiling a very big smile. She was laughing, giggling, joking, and telling stories like teenagers do!

Is that my Grandmother? I thought.

It was indeed. And that’s when I realized that Grandmother was a girl again! Suddenly, she was not the seventy-six-year-old woman, mother and grandmother at that moment in my eyes.

Grandmother was a girl again! (And I suddenly felt very old for seventeen, I recall.)

She was having the time of her life and so were her friends!

The luncheon lasted until late afternoon. I read only a few chapters in my book, but I had a memory that would last me forever.

And now I am a senior, a mother and a grandmother. I hope my grandchildren will see that I, too, was once young just like them. I hope they can see the joy of friendship, laughter, and love and that my heart is forever young as Grandmother’s heart was very young in my eyes that lovely summer day so many years ago.

Sally Jones

BIBLE STUDY

Weekly Bible Reading Session

Join us through a simple phone call in reading, explaining and discussing the bible on Tuesday nights 7:00 p.m. CST and 8:00 p.m. EST. Questions are always welcome. Perfect for those who cannot get out of the house. No need to drive anywhere. Seniors will love this! Call (918) 872-1400.

BOOKS

Missing Palm Tree

Missing Palm Tree: Stories From America’s Clandestine Service is a widely acclaimed book which tells with vivid language how dangerous clandestine work is. Written by W. Blaine Wheeler and is available on Amazon.com books/

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 restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.

CEMETERY LOTS

Across from Bell Tower – Memorial Park

Two plots across from the Bell Tower in Memorial Park Cemetery. Located in section 4, Garden of the Chimes. Each lot is $1,800 or make an offer. Call (405) 760-3655 for more information. Ask for Janice. If no answer, please leave name and number.

Adjoining Plots in Memorial Park

Adjoining plots in Memorial Park available in prime location. Priced to sell. Section 26, Lot 58, Spaces 3 & 4. Retail price $2,145 each but we sell both for $2,900. Restricted to a flat marker of Bronze or Granite. Call Charley (918) 494-6797.

Cemetery Lots Floral Haven Prayer Garden

3 each Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. $3,000 each. Block 74D spaces 2,3,4. These can be stacked if desired. Hogle is to the left and Hash to the right while facing the prayer hands. (918) 352-8772.

Chapel View – Memorial Park 1 plot available in Memorial Park. Value is $1,870 and this prime lot is available for $1,700. Buyer will need to pay $45 for transfer fee. Call Pat at (918) 407-5373

FLORAL HAVEN CEMETERY GARDEN OF PROPHETS

Lot 152A, Unit 1-2, Section 6-North. Two side-by-side, adult, single plots. Close to statuary, trees. Easy visitation access. $3,500 each (current Floral Haven retail $7,000 each). Deed transfer, required outer burial container, gravesite opening

and closing fees not included. Sold as set only. Other offers considered. (541) 390-8483

Memorial Park Lots Near the Lake 2 plots in section 50 lot 178 near the lake in the Field of Honor. Includes burial space and lawn crypt. Retail value $1825 each, available for $1,625 each. Text (214) 682-1705 for a call back.

Memorial Park Plots For Sale Spaces 5 & 6 Lot 180 Section 37 and spaces 1,2,3,4,5,6 Lot 172 Section 43. Asking $900 each. Buyer pays transfer fee. (918) 284-5089.

Memorial Park, Tulsa.

Three adjoining spaces, Section 12, Lot 576. Located next to the sidewalk and directly across from Memorial Park Chapel. Bronze markers (only) are accessible from the sidewalk or the street. Will divide. Cemetery price, $1,870. Sale price, $1,200. (918) 740-1393

Veteran’s Field of Honor

Two cemetery spaces in Veteran’s Field of Honor in Floral Haven Cemetery. Includes a 16x24 bronze marker with base. Price Negotiable. Call (918) 396-1664

CLEANING

Live Beautifully! You Deserve It! Here at Moore Cleaning; we want your house to be beautiful. We have over 19 years experience; and references from our loyal customers. Also offering window cleaning and organizing. We customize our cleaning to meet your needs. Safely cleaning with masks and social distancing if preferred. Reasonable rates. Please call today to set up y our appointment. Marybelle Moore (918) 671-5065.

Marybellemoore111@gmail.com.

COMPUTER SERVICES

Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call Carmen Armstrong (918) 688-7453.

Easy Technology for Your Home

Are you getting new household technology this holiday season? Smart House is here to help! We are a local company, here to assist you with Video Doorbells, Connected Lights, Cameras, Alexa, Google Homes, Smart Thermostats, and More. Just call us (918) 948-7361 or visit heysmarthouse.com

DAYTIME CARE

Daytime Care For Older Loved Ones

LIFE’s Adult Day Health offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000.

ESTATE SALES

2MS Estate Sales...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and Maximize

your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senior transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation.

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 at (866) 664-9009.

Need A New Medicare Plan?

The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-StopShop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550.

True Freedom Home Care Plans

These plans cover assistance with meal prep, bathing, laundry, grocery shopping, medication reminders and more in the privacy and comfort of your own home. No medical underwriting, no claim forms, no deductible, and no age limits. Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze plans available nationwide. Call or text Cindy Johnson at (918) 619-5919 to request a mailed copy of the plan brochure or an appointment.

What Medicare Option is Right for You?

Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement? What do I do? Call today for free advice. All carriers available. UnitedHealthcare, Community Care, BCBS, Humana, GlobalHealth, Aetna, multiple Medicare Supplement options, RX plans. Medicaid or Chronic issue? Call. Med Sup too high or do not qualify to change your Med Sup? I have a solution. Call Becky Today (918) 724-4022

GARDENING/LAWN CARE

AAA Lawns & More

Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Leaf removal. Snow removal. Will remove or trim any size tree. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299

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.

Mower Repair / Maintenance

All brands – Riders, ZTRs, Walk-behinds, UTVs / ATVs. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING

Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa

“Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 22 years serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394.

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 and receive an automatic 10% discount.... call us now.

Bumgartner Plumbing

Licensed, with over 40 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.

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. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101.

Handyman & Construction Services

30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories – grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168.

Hero’s Painting & Remodeling

Hero’s Painting & Remodeling provides painting services, kitchen and bath remodeling, replacing drywall. Commercial and residential. Senior discount of 20% off services provided. Call (918) 809-5337.

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In a Jam? Services

Around the home repairs or replacements, inside and out.

Fence Repair/Replacement, Power Washing, Gutter Cleanout, Garage/ Attic Cleanout, Haul-off, Leaf/Snow Removal, Staining/Painting, Drywall Patching/Replacement, Tile/Flooring, Deck Repair, and much more! No job is too small, have any questions, please give me a call. Joe Moody (918) 740-7209 INAJAMSERVICES77@gmail.com

Painting by Charles

A Christian painter serving the community for over 20 years. Insured and estimates are free. How about the fresh new look with a new paint job? Call Charles Grim at (918) 430-5706.

Same Day Services

Light Hauling /Light Moving – help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair – We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230.

Scrap Metal Haul Off

Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.

HOUSING

Senior Independent Living

Stillwater Christian Villa, a quality senior independent living community, has apartments starting at $1,495 with utilities included plus cable tv. Included in the rent is two meals a day, weekly housekeeping, & planned activities. We are staffed 24 hours a day. Check out our website at Stillwaterchristianvilla.com or call (405) 614-0514.

LEGAL

75 Years Experience in Oklahoma Courts

Frasier Law Firm is a full-service Tulsa firm with decades of experience in all Oklahoma courts. We handle all matters, including probate, wills and trusts, personal injury and negligence cases. We have estate planning specialists. Reach us at (918) 584-4724 or frasier@tulsa.com.

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

Protect Your Family.

Preserve Your Legacy.

Whether you are planning your estate or need help with a loved one who may be financially exploited, South Tulsa Law will represent you effectively and compassionately. We work in all areas of estate planning and probate, trusts and trust litigation, guardianship, and elder exploitation. Call (918) 512-1800 or visit www.southtulsalaw.com.

MEDICAL

Looking for a Personal Care Physician?

Whether you need a wellness check, or help with chronic illness like High blood pressure, Diabetes, COPD, or Gout, we are here to help! You can come to our office or we can come to you as your PCP. Give us a call. Next Level Primary Care. 5930 E. 31st St. Ste. 500. (918) 982-NEXT.

MOVERS

Tulsa Movers

Dependable Movers! Low Rates. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Call (918) 836-3225.

NOTARY

Notary Services Available

24/7 Notary available. Never closed. Will come to your home. Will go to hospitals, nursing homes, private homes as needed. Call Joanne at (918) 282-8230.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

AFFORDABLE ORGANIZING WITH AN EXECUTIVE TOUCH

Too busy to stay organized?

Overwhelmed? Return harmony to your home and life. We help with: Downsizing, relocating (pack & unpack). Set up home office, nurseries, dorms. One room or entire house. Monthly maintenance. Disperse unwanted possessions, electronics, chemicals. Seasonal transitioning. Prepare for guests. Call Pat at Organize to Harmonize: (918) 200-5991.

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance

Assist with transportation: beauty shop, medical appointments, airport, other destinations; provide secretarial and administrative assistance; help organize; link with physician/healthcare individuals. Bobbi Warshaw, MPH and Bob Warshaw, MBA. The Warshaw Group Concierge and Personal Assistant, LLC. (918) 852-5302, bobbi.warshaw@att.net

Compassionate Personal Care

Let me give a helping hand to your loved one. Help with meal prep, light housework, laundry, running errands, companionship or sitting with those in need. Reasonable rates with many references. Call Melba at (918) 760-0688.

Compassionate Senior Services

We offer a wide variety of services for seniors. Whether it’s: Rides, Errands, Meal Preparation, Companionship, or Sitting With A Loved One, we’re here to help. We offer competitive rates and Smiles are always free. 24 hour Care Available. Contact Christie at (918) 934-7986.

Financial Organizer/Liaison

Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com

Good Day Concierge

Custom home-lifestyle services. Hourly-Monthly membership packages. Stay home safety remodeling/safety assessment/ installations/contractor bid collection/ job oversight. Home Watch. Declutter/organize/charity/shredding. Meet-Wait Service. Special Projects Welcome. Mobile notary. 35+ yrs. Real estate sales, remodeling contractor, oil and gas engineering & regulatory, home office support. Linnaeus Gardener. Elise Austin (918) 630-5381 www.Gooddayconcierge.com

Home Health Services

Tulsa’s Affordable Home Care offers compassionate, quality home care services to individuals. We provide the following services: bathing and dressing, companionship, exercise, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal planning and preparation, oral and personal hygiene, respite care for family caregivers. Please call (918) 622-7820 and schedule a free consultation!!!

KimKares Homecare

Who can enhance the quality of life for senior citizens? Kim Can! Can make appointments; plan, prepare, serve meals; help with financial services; shop for food/ clothing; run errands; can be advocate for healthcare issue and loyal companion. Licensed, bonded, insured. Rates negotiated and references available.Call Kim, RN (918) 855-5557.

Ms PAC Ma’am

Need help packing or organizing? I can pack boxes for moving, downsizing or decluttering. I can help organize rooms, closets, attics or garages providing you more space. Flexible hours – day or evening. Lots of experience. References available. Jacki (918) 922-9558.

PERSONAL SAFETY

HALO Medical Alarms

Worried about falling? HALO provides medical alert services for those at home or on the go who may need help in an emergency. HALO allows you to get help at the push of a button which is worn as a necklace or wristband. We offer a variety of choices to best fit your needs. Check out the HALO products at our retail store – T-Town Mobility at 61st & Sheridan (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256).

Safety Grab Bar Supply and Installation

Including handicap accessories for Residential, Commercial, Decorative, Indoor/Outdoor, Stairways, Bathrooms, and more. Secure your space, whether existing, remodeling or new construction, we handle it all. Call before you fall! Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured with over 20 years experience. Grab Bars of Tulsa, (918) 619-7324.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or My Shop

With 37 years’ experience, I can help with all of your hairstyling needs. I will come to your home or you can come to my shop. In-shop special: haircut $7 for first time customers only and perms

for $45. Senior special pricing can’t be beat! Available Tuesday – Saturday. A Mane Event hairstyling, located near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686. Following CDC Guidelines – safe environment.

Salon Retro

Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients.

This month’s special - First time customers receive one of the following for $12: Haircut or Style or Manicure. $45 for one cut and perm. Pedicures are $20. Very Experienced Hairdressers! In shop services only, come see us in Midtown at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.

PET CARE

Dog Walker

The Woof Pack Tulsa: Dependable dog walking services for your fourlegged family in Tulsa. Helping you take care of your furry friends when you’re out! We offer dog walking and pet pop-ins. Insured. Call or text us at (918) 770-6699. Visit our website at www.thewoofpacktulsa.com.

Home Veterinary Care

Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.

SENIOR MOVE

DON’T WANT TO MOVE?

Don’t want to move because you’re feeling overwhelmed? You are exactly who I am looking for. Let’s make a plan. #DownsizingMadeEasy. Don’t hesitate. Call Today (918) 605-1480. www.MatureTransitionsOfTulsa.com

SOCIAL

Friday Night Beginning Square Dance Lessons

Start January 20, 2023, Memorial Community Center, 8310 E. 15th St, Tulsa, OK, 7 to 9 PM, qualified instructors. If you can walk, you can square dance. No special equipment. $5 per person per lesson. beginninglessons@gmail.com, (918) 627-8791. Facebook “Friday Night Square Dance Lessons”. Square dancing is friendship set to music.

Single Seniors (50+)

Are you over 50, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun-loving group of single seniors over 50. We meet every Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 a.m., have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Beverly at (918) 272-1049

TRANSPORTATION

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.

NOW AVAILABLE

Entrusted Transport provides non-emergency medical & senior transportation services throughout Oklahoma. Our drivers are courteous & highly professional. We assist riders all the way to check-in at your appointment, just like family would! Wheelchair vehicles available. Now booking Christmas Day transports too! Call (918) 290-3400, Mon – Fri, 7:00a –7:00p or EntrustedTransport.com.

TRAVEL

EUREKA SPRINGS – Mar 15-16

A fun two-day motor coach tour from Tulsa to Eureka Springs, staying at “the most haunted hotel in America” the Crescent. A Ghost Tour – after dinner, a fun downtown shopping trip and a stop in Crystal Bridges Museum on the return. All meals included. $389pp (dbl) Email: davidalanforbes@gmail.com

CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH – Apr 2-8

A 7-day tour to the South: round-trip air, first class hotels; Old South Carriage ride; Boone Hall Plantation; historic homes tour; Johns Island and Angel Oak; Bonaventure Cemetery and more; most meals, fully escorted out of Tulsa. $3,129pp (dbl) Email: davidalanforbes@gmail.com

VACATION SPOT

It’s Fall at Meadow Lake Ranch! The ranch has everything from authentic log cabins (complete with private patios & waterfront views) to event spaces ideal for celebrations & holiday gatherings. Enjoy bank fishing, walking trails, & s’mores by the fire! We are located just 15 minutes from Downtown Tulsa, & 20 minutes from Keystone Lake. Visit our website for bookings & information! www.Meadowlakeranch.com

VOLUNTEER

JUST DO IT!

If you’ve been looking for a way you can make a difference, consider joining the Millennium Hospice team as a volunteer. Caregiver relief is so important during this difficult time. Volunteers provide that by sitting with patients for an hour or so. Training is provided. (918) 493-6555.

Volunteer for LIFE

Discover the variety of volunteer opportunities that LIFE Senior Services has to offer. Whether you want to volunteer within the organization or with one of our local non-profit or public agencies, we can find the best fit for you. (918) 664-9000.

CLASSIFIEDS

TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: Bernie Dornblaser (918) 664-9000, ext. 1206 or bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

IN HONOR OF

The Mervin Bovaird Foundation

In Honor of the Redmonds

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial

In Honor of Iness Pirgram

Helen E. Piett

In Honor of Marilyn Sylvan

IN MEMORY OF

Joan Almeida

In Memory of Jack Almeida

Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck

In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck

Anna Guerrero

In Memory of Alfred Norma Hollaway

In Memory of Bernice Carleton Lois O’Neal

In Memory of Pat Cantrell Debbie Riedel

In Memory of Jim Riedel Jean N. Tate

In Memory of Dr. Norman Dunitz

Robert and Mary Ellen Thurman

In Memory of Isabelle C. Agnew