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AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER
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Cindy Alvarez, Louann Buhlinger, C.L. Harmon
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FOR MANY OF US, AUGUST IS A SIGNIFICANT TURNING POINT IN THE CALENDAR YEAR. The freedom of summer is drawing to a close and school bells will be ringing very soon. While the relaxed days of sipping cool beverages poolside may be numbered, this month brings a sense of renewal. New routines, new clothes and new school supplies often come to mind in August. And, because we dedicated previous issues to both the male and female Movers and Shakers of our community earlier this year, it would only be right to celebrate some of Tulsa’s outstanding youth this month. It’s also the time of year for social media to light-up with ‘back to school’ photos from adoring moms and dads. If you still have youngsters at home, you may be interested in reading our story about how to style your own family portrait. It is written by a professional photographer and even includes ideas for how to include extended family members - our beloved pets.
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we have some very well-known dogs and cats in Tulsa who serve the community?
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Meet Mavis Pearl, CASHnip Kitty and K9 Riggs in our Paw Patrol feature about how these animals and their owners are making a difference. Welcome to the August issue of Tulsa Lifestyle. We're glad you're here and hope you enjoy these stories in this warm, transitional month as we anticipate fall.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019
FEATURES 12 Family Portraits A Photographer’s Guide
16 Books Kids Love to Read Books from Educational Development Corporation
20 Paw Patrol Animals We Love Helping the Community
28 Scholarships Awarded to Children of Tulsa’s First Responders Proceeds from the Benjamin
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FAMILY PORTRAITS. Just the thought of it makes you break into a cold sweat. From figuring out what everyone will wear to getting the family jazzed about picture day. Whether you’re doing the pictures yourself or hiring a pro, it just takes a little planning, creativity and adaptability. The trend right now is to find a grassy field and put your boots on. But if that has no meaning to your family, it will feel forced and you’ll definitely be able to see that
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A bout The Books EDC carries over 2,000 titles of Usborne Children’s Books and Kane Miller books. “Usborne Books are the best non-fiction children’s books in the world and with Kane Miller, which we acquired a few years ago, we are now at the top of the list for choosing the top fiction books from publishers around the world,” White said. As for the books, each award-winning title is fascinating, lavishly illustrated, written with humor, surprise and drama. They incorporate activities and puzzles to challenge a child’s observation and intelligence. Their superb printing quality and exceptionally well-produced graphics, high ratio of pictures to text, short magazine-like format, and unique detail set them apart from anything yet produced.
Where to buy: ++ Amber Marie & Co ++ Decopolis Studios LLC ++ Gilcrease Museum ++ Learning Express Toys of Tulsa ++ Saint Francis Hospital Gift Shop ++ Tulsa Toy Depot
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B o o k s Fo r Yo u r Next Read: EVERYONE POOPS Everyone Poops is part biology textbook, part sociological treatise and all celebration of a very natural process. THAT’S NOT MY PUPPY The imaginative use of textures in this inviting board book adds a delightful dimension to sharing books with babies and toddlers. STICKER DOLLY DRESSING BALLERINAS Meet Katy, Nikki, and Grace, three ballerinas who are also the best of friends. Use the stickers in this book to dress them in beautiful costumes for ballets such as Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. 1001 THINGS TO SPOT IN THE SEA Brimming with things to find, count and talk about, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. WILFRID GORDON MCDONALD Young Wilfrid Gordon lives next door to a nursing home and is best friends with 96-year-old Miss Nancy, to whom he tells his secrets. FOX After Dog saves Magpie from a fire and nurses her burnt wing, the two forge a powerful bond. SHARKS LIFT-THE-FLAP Lift the flaps in this richly illustrated book to meet gentle giants, fierce hunters, beady-eyed baby sharks, and the weird, weedy wobbegong. WIPE CLEAN ALPHABET BOOK This fun book is a perfect way for young children to learn about letters. AROUND THE WORLD MAZES Bright and colorful mazes.
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PAW PATROL ANIMALS WE LOVE HELPING THE COMMUNITY
ARTICLE LOUANN BUHLINGER PHOTOGRAPHY CINDY ALVAREZ/ SNOOTS PHOTOGRAPHY
K9 RIGGS 8 YEARS OLD
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RIGGS IS ONE OF THE NICEST AND MOST PLAYFUL DOGS YOU’D EVER HOPE TO MEET BUT HE IS ALSO TOUGH AND STAYS ON THE JOB NO MATTER WHAT.
Sworn to protect and serve, Officer Chad Murtaugh and K9 Riggs stand ready in front of Tulsa's skyline.
TULSA IS THE HOME TO MANY SERVICE ANIMALS
committing a crime. This year, the crime-fighting team
WHO MAKE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE BETTER. We cele-
was involved in a car chase in which the suspect ran
brate three very special animals who serve our community
from his vehicle on foot into a wooded area and K9 Riggs
in unique ways from police work to fundraising. Martin
chased him down. The suspect fought with Riggs and
Luther King, Jr. said, “Never, never be afraid to do what’s
tried to choke the dog until Officer Murtaugh arrived, and
right, especially if the well-being of a person or an animal
in the process, Officer Murtaugh broke his hand and tore
is at stake,” and that’s exactly what each of these animals
a ligament in his foot. “Riggs stays on the job no matter
and their partners do.
what,” said Murtaugh. The suspect was sentenced to 15
Tulsa Police Officer Chad Murtaugh and his partner K9
years in prison for his crimes.
Riggs assist field officers and detectives who respond to
K9 Riggs is a big part of Murtaugh’s family. He goes
violent crimes. The two were matched in 2012 and trained
home with the officer each day and even sleeps with his
at the U.S. Police Canine Association for three months
children. He will work for about two more years and will
before serving the citizens of Tulsa.
then retire to become a full-time pet at the Murtaugh home
Officer Murtaugh named the mixed shepherd “Riggs”
while the officer will be paired with a new K-9 partner.
after the officer from the movie Lethal Weapon. Riggs is
In addition to protecting the community, Officer
a playful dog but focused and tough enough to track and
Murtaugh and K9 Riggs participate in educational events
apprehend the most violent offenders. He is also certified
including visiting elementary schools to teach children
to detect and alert to narcotics.
about police dogs. They are available by contacting
Riggs’ primary job is to locate suspects that have fled the scene of crimes and locate people that may be
TulsaPolice.org using the Public Education Program Request form.
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Lisa Bain and Mavis Pearl of Joy in the Cause provide comfort and support to those in need.
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MAVIS PEARL SPREADS SUNSHINE WHEREVER SHE GOES. SHE IS KNOWN FOR HER FUN LOVING SPIRIT TO HELP OTHERS IN THEIR TIME OF NEED AND I GUARANTEE SHE WILL BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE. Mavis Pearl and her lookalike stuffed Mavis's provide a smile for people in need.
Eight years ago, Lisa Bain and her husband Skipper
Mavis Pearl makes her visits in style wearing different
nearly adopted a baby bulldog when the breeder intro-
wigs, glasses and tutus to spice it up. She is a registered
duced them to Fat Tina - a six-month-old bulldog. The
therapy dog and a member of Karing K-9’s. The nonprofit
breeder knew Tina was special and called to do great
has created mini stuffed animals resembling Mavis Pearl
things during her life, so she offered the dog to the
that are given to lift spirits and serve as a comforting
Bain’s and it was love at first site. The first thing to do
reminder of the dog’s visit to a hospital or nursing home.
was to get Fat Tina down in weight and then get busy
“Our volunteers sew special outfits for the stuffed dogs,”
helping people.
said Lisa. “One might be dressed as a firefighter, another
Lisa changed Tina’s name to Mavis Pearl in honor of a “lunch lady” she knew from school who inspired her to
as a train conductor and just the other day we gave a stuffed dog away dressed like Superwoman.”
help people. “The lunch lady always wore a hair net and
Many of those receiving help from Joy in the Cause ulti-
had a big underbite that made her look a little like a bull-
mately become volunteers. In fact, this last summer, 163
dog,” said Lisa. So that’s how Mavis got her name.
youth worked 472 hours on the backpack project which
Today, Mavis Pearl is the trim ambassador of Joy in the
are given by first responders and volunteers to children in
Cause, a nonprofit which provides care and compassion
trauma. The nonprofit also partners with local businesses
to those in life-altering situations. Mavis Pearl, Lisa and
including Blue Jay Cleaning Services who has made the
her volunteers conduct what are known as “hope visits”
commitment to clean the homes of two families who have
to the sick, children and elderly. They also provide care
children battling cancer each month.
packages with requested items for families or backpacks
If you know of someone needing a visit from Mavis Pearl
for children including a stuffed Mavis, handmade blanket,
or if you would like your own mini Mavis stuffed animal,
hygiene items, toys, activity books, socks, t-shirt and more.
visit JoyintheCause.org.
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LATE NIGHT DINNER AND BAR-CUSTOMERS WALKING UP AND DOWN THE STREET WOULD PLAY WITH THE CAT THROUGH THE DOOR TAUNTING HIM WITH DOLLAR BILLS WHICH CASHNIP KITTY WOULD SNATCH AND PULL INSIDE.
CASHnip Kitty is a brown, fluffy office cat who lives at an advertising agency named GuRuStu on 3rd street in the East Village of downtown Tulsa. When owners Stuart CASHnip Kitty grabs dollar bills through the door at GuRuStu on E. 3rd St. in Tulsa.
and Beverly McDaniel adopted him from Tulsa Animal Welfare several years ago, they called him “Sir Whines a Lot,” because he constantly tried to distract the employees to get held and petted. After owning the cat for several years, the business
CASHNIP KITTY 4 YEARS OLD
owners noticed that when they arrived at work each morning, there was cash inside the glass front doors where Sir Whines a Lot would hang out at night. They came to realize that late night dinner and bar-customers walking up and down the street would play with the cat through the door taunting him with dollar bills which the kitty would snatch and pull inside. The owners changed his name to CASHnip Kitty and set up a Facebook page with videos of the cat in action. As time went by, CASHnip started to develop a fan base of people from across the world who mailed greeting cards filled with cash and checks. The money, more than $7,000 in the past two years, has been given to support the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless. Today, CASHnip Kitty’s followers have grown to 22,000 on Facebook and he has his own website, CASHNipKitty.com, where fans can get the latest news on his antics and buy CASHnip Kitty t-shirts and specialty items.
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GIVING BACK
Scholarships Awarded to Children of Tulsa’s First Responders
Southside Tulsa Rotary scholarship recipients celebrate at the annual presentation banquet.
JOHN BENJAMIN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES MONEY FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS ARTICLE LOUANN BUHLINGER | PHOTOGRAPHY KATHY SLEMP
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“OUR CLUB DECIDED TO GIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE-BOUND CHILDREN OF TULSA’S FIRST RESPONDERS WHO GIVE SO MUCH BACK TO US.”
IN 2018, THE MEMBERS OF THE TULSA SOUTHSIDE ROTARY CLUB CREATED THE JOHN BENJAMIN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO HONOR THEIR FORMER MEMBER’S LEGACY AND HIS DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY. John was a very active Rotarian and Tulsan having served as a city councilor and founder of Langenheim Park Murrah Memorial Children's Playground at 47th Street and Harvard, and Benjamin’s Biscuit Acres Dog Park at 5804 East 91st Street South. The event, held at the Golf Club of Oklahoma in September of 2018, was a success raising $16,000 for college scholarships and $4,000 for the playground and dog park. Rotarian Mehdi Kherzri said, “Our club decided to give scholarships to college-bound children of Tulsa’s first responders who give so much back to us.” The scholarships were presented at a special banquet held this past summer and featured speakers including Laura Benjamin, John’s wife; and Brett Brough, Rotary District 6110 assistant governor. Southside Rotarians are making the fundraising golf tournament an annual event and the next one is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Golf Club of Oklahoma. The day-long event includes a round of golf, lunch catered by TiAmo’s and an auction. To register for the golf tournament, visit BenjaminGolf.com. RECIPIENTS OF THE JOHN BENJAMIN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDED: ++ Allyson Sharp ++ Amy West ++ Ashley Meeks ++ Desiree Jentsch ++ Emily Comfort ++ Grace Rogers ++ Grady Collum ++ Hayden Haynes ++ Journey Staffs ++ Lauren Watkins ++ Nicholas Chorette ++ Rachel Sharp ++ Racquel Jackson ++ Sam Bennet
Fire Captain John Haynes and his wife Leslie celebrate their son Hayden receiving a scholarship from the Southside Rotary Club.
Additional scholarships were awarded to three college-bound students involved in Interact, a Rotarysponsored service club for high school students which provides an opportunity to participate in fun and meaningful service projects. Winners included: ++ Tyler Rossow ++ Juan Pablo Cardenas ++ Piper Stokes Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million individuals who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe and in communities and can be found online at Rotary.org. For more information on the Tulsa Southside Rotary Club and how you can join, visit TulsaSouthsideRotary.org. August 2019 | Tulsa Lifestyle
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AUGUST
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
6&7
10 THE WIGGLES PARTY TIME TOUR
TULSA TOY DEPOT CRAFT CLASSES AND STORY TIME
BACK TO SCHOOL 11TH ANNUAL CUTS FOR KIDS Clary Sage College, 3131 S.
Arts Center
Sheridan Rd.
The Party
Tulsa Toy Depot, 10114 S. Sheridan Rd.
Sponsored by Clary Sage College
Dorothy
Craft classes are free every Tuesday
this event provides free haircuts to
Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry
at 10:30 a.m. and Story Time is held
all school-age kids who visit the
the Octopus and a brand new Wiggly
on Thursday at 11 a.m. Miss Carol
campus August 6th and 7th from
friend, Shirley Shawn the Unicorn!
Meyer leads the kids in music and
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. No appointments
You can sing and dance along to all
story-telling for 30 minutes of great
necessary. Last year students and
your favorite classic Wiggles songs
active fun. Visit TulsaToyDepot.com
instructors provided over 600 free
as well as plenty of new favorites.
for more info or call 918.938.0555.
haircuts to the community. For more
12:30 p.m. TulsaPAC.com
Classes vary.
information contact Pam Martin at 918.298.8200.
2
7 & 14, 6-8 P.M.
FIRST FRIDAY ART CRAWL Tulsa Arts District
This year-round monthly event fea-
ICE CREAM AND TRAIN RIDES
Time
the
Tour! features
Dinosaur,
Captain
10 SECOND SATURDAYS AT PHILBROOK
Bring out the inner artist in each
Riverwalk, Jenks
member
tures all of the galleries, studios and
Marble Slab Creamery has teamed
Saturday is designed for individuals to
museums as well as the part-time
up with Tulsa Fun Express to give
explore one “Big Idea.” Visit the main
galleries in various shops opening
free train rides to those who pur-
location on the second Saturday of
their doors to show art. The Art
chase $5 worth of ice cream or
each month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for
Crawl is held on the first Friday of
purchase a train ride for $5. Make
family friendly art activities, scaven-
the month and open from 6–9 p.m.
it a family fun night, Wednesday
ger hunts, story time with the Tulsa
Established museums and galler-
evenings, all summer long, from
City County Library and much more.
ies offer free or reduced admission
6-8 p.m. at the Riverwalk in Jenks.
Philbrook.org
and many shops stay open late.
TulsaFunExpress.com
AUG 9 - SEP 1
3 & 17
of
the
family.
Second
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OPERATION AWARE’S 13TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
KENDALL WHITTIER MERCADO
THEATRE TULSA PRESENTS MAMA MIA
John H. Williams Theatre, Tulsa
Clean your clubs, sharpen your
(Admiral & Lewis)
Performing Arts Center
spikes and become a champion of
Kendall Whittier District
A
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Chapman Music Hall, Tulsa Performing
multi-cultural
artisan
Theatre Tulsa is opening its 97th
prevention on August 12 at 7 a.m.
door market, the first and third
season
funny
Following a light breakfast, teams
Saturdays through October. Kendall
and heartwarming musical based
will tee off at 8 a.m. Afterward,
Whittier Mercado features local art,
on ABBA’s most famous songs! On
golfers will gather for lunch, silent
handmade goods and fresh pro-
the eve of her wedding, a young
auction
duce in the heart of historic Kendall
woman searches for her birth father
fund prevention education ser-
Whittier at Admiral & Lewis. A free
on a Greek island paradise in this
vices in Tulsa Metro and beyond.
Zumba class and shopping begin at
show enjoyed by more than 60
Registration
10 a.m. with shopping ending at 2 p.m.
million
packages of all levels available.
VisitKendallWhittier.com/Mercado
TheatreTulsa.org
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out-
Cedar Ridge Country Club
with
the
worldwide!
sunny,
Hours
vary.
and
awards.
and
Proceeds
sponsorship
OperationAware.org/golf
13 LADIES NIGHT OUT AT TULSA STAINED GLASS 4131 S Sheridan
Learn the Art of Stained Glass Making. Bring a friend or meet new friends and make a beautiful stained glass project. Cost is $49 and
includes
project
materials
and hors d'oeuvres. Use the same materials and tools that are used for making authentic leaded stained glass windows. 6-9:30 p.m. For reservations and additional classes visit TulsaStainedGlass.com.
17 FOOD TRUCK FRENZY
Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks
Plan to attend the 2nd Annual Food Truck
Frenzy
at
the
Oklahoma
Aquarium, Saturday, August 17th, from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is invited to sample a variety of delicious food, tour the aquarium and enjoy the new playground. Guests pay general admission to get access to the food trucks located in the back lawn. OKAquarium.org
SEP 2 LA25: LEMON-AID'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
7122 South Sheridan Road Suite 2 1021, Tulsa
Twenty-five years ago, children in Tulsa showed the city how to give back through a simple childhood tradition a lemonade stand. And now this same ol’ fashioned tradition will culminate in a one-day, one huge city-wide cel-
Earn 10% back in Luxebucks to be used for future purchase plus free local delivery! Offer valid August 1-31
ebration, multiple lemonade stands, local food trucks, hometown bands, all benefiting the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless. TheLemonaidProject.org
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
Lessons Learned on International Exchange
FRENCH STUDENT LISE DELAYFUYS EXPERIENCES AMERICA ARTICLE LOUANN BUHLINGER PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN HOWLAND
ANNUALLY, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SENDS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON EXCHANGE SO THAT THEY MAY EXPERIENCE NEW CULTURES. This year, the Rotary Club of Tulsa hosted Lise Delafuys from Auray, France. She lived with three host families and experienced life as an American teenager attending Bishop Kelley High School where she made the
e c n a r F , y a r Au
honor roll and was a cheerleader.
Exchange student Lisa Delafuys with Rotarian Duff Weddle.
I enjoyed so much living in a big city (Tulsa). In France, I live in a very small town of 3,000 people. I have always wanted to live in a city. I love how it is always alive. Lots of places are open 24/7 and people hang out after dinner outside. In Tulsa, there are a variety of things to do. Most of my American friends would disagree with this point but for me it was very new to hangout so much outside of the school. It is simple, in Tulsa you can find everything you need. I would say that Tulsa, as in other American cities, teenagers have a different way of living. The school system is different than in France - the days are shorter, the classes more interesting and easier, the teachers are friendlier. During my exchange year, I mainly learned to be myself. I learned to not fear the person I am deep inside. It caused me to understand that mistakes make us grow up and not drag us down. I feel more mature, self-confident, open-minded and positive. I’ll bring that with me back to France. To apply, visit 6110StudyAbroad.com. 34
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