Do you know who Robert Kalsu is??? … He is an award winning Del City, Oklahoma athlete (football & baseball, OU football award-winning athlete and served through the ROTC from OU … Robert (Bob) Kalsu played one year with the Buffalo Bills before he was drafted into the Vietnam War.
Robert was drafted in the Vietnam War and commanded no special treatment!
Left in studio is: Gina Standridge, on the committee for the James Robert Kalsu Legacy Project as well is in the center is Gray Banz and retired veteran.
There is an unveiling of his statue – March, 29th at 1:00pm at the Del City stadium along with a premiere documentary in the Dell city auditorium, on Robert KALSU called “Uncommon Character”
This interviews are not to be missed on The OSJ Radio Show and the 2 Events on March 29th…
There are two events that day, the pinning of veterans at 10 AM- noon at the Oklahoma History Center Museum at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, and then starting at 1 PM (same day) is the unveiling of the statue at Del City High School of James Robert Kalsu. See flyers below for more information on both events.
This has been getting national and local coverage along with Robert Kalsu on the front of Sports Illustrated! Tune in tomorrow 3/16/24 at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM.
We are also on 1700 podcast platforms now and growing and listenership is now 64,000+ every Saturday morning
Gina Standridge, a member of the Midwest City-Del City Schools school board, is a founding member of the Kalsu Legacy Project to add a statue of Robert Kalsu to the school’s footbal field. Standridge is a retired educator and lifelong Del City resident. She taught for 32 years, primarily as a special education teacher at Del City High School.
Gary W. Banz spent 28 years in public education before beginning a political career. He has served 12 years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He held several leadership positions including majority whip and chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs, House Rules, and House Ethics Committees. He wrote and produced the documentary, “Uncommon Character—the Legacy of James Rober Kaslu.”
Join The James Robert Kalsu Legacy Project – visit Facebook.
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It is the YMCA and Oklahoma Senior State Games in the OSJ Radio studio this Saturday at 9:05am on 96.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio!
There will be a Open House at the Bethany YMCA on March 29th from 10am to noon (see flyer below in this e-Newsletter for more details) the OSJ magazine will be at the YMCA Open House!
The OSJ Magazine •Radio • App & Expo is platinum sponsor for the local and state Senior Games! Besides the Open House At Bethany’s YMCA we will be going over all the up coming places you and train for the Oklahoma Senior Games and all the New competitions added! The Oklahoma Senior Games has grown to 1200 participants so far!
Left is – Anissa Chadwick – is a dedicated Health Promotion Professional at the Ymva all branches. Center is – Kathleen Fitzgerald – Executive Director of the Oklahoma State senior games.
www.Loveyourage.org
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anissa Chadick is a dedicated Health Promotion Professional committed to fostering a culture of well-being and preventive health practices. With a passion for empowering Oklahomans to make informed choices, she leverages her expertise in health promotion to create impactful programs and community outreach. She has oversight for chronic disease prevention programs, healthy aging, and healthy living initiatives for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City.
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Kathleen Fitzgerald has been the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Senior Games now for 9 years. The games have grown 4 fold under her tenure. She has changed careers many times before arriving at senior games. She has worn hats as a teacher and coach, restaurants owner, , game machine operator, data analyst and caregiver.
Events offered include: three-on-three basketball • archery • walking • swimming • racquet ball • golf • road races • ballroom dance • line dance • 5k race •walking • power walk • bowling • Dragon boat race • track and field • triathlon • aqua bike cycling • badminton shuffleboard tennis cornhole volleyball
Pickle ball •golf• table tennis• weightlifting •fitness challenge. That’s it.
You can check out all the events at okseniorgames.com 405 821 1500 we’d like to invite everybody to come meet new friends and join us at okseniorgames.com the Oklahoma senior games this September through October in various locations throughout the state our
information is available at okseniorgames.com phone number 405 821 1500 and we are on Facebook. We’ll see you at the games!
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Welllllllllllllllll lk at is in the OSJ studios talking with Yukon Parks & Recreation and the Dale Roberson Senior Center in Yukon.
What about.??? The starting of the local Senior Games in Yukon Oklahoma. The OSJ Magazine • Radio • Events • Expo & App / (okseniorjournal.com) ia a sponsor along with Spanish Cove a Retirement Community in Yukon spanishcove.com
Left in The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour studio is Thomas Buckley of the Dale Roberston Senior Center in Yukon yukonok.gov/267/Dale-Robertson-Center
We also have reservation sign up and a huge gigantic party, April 12th – listen in Saturday 3/2/24 at 9:05am on 96.9FM FREEDOM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio for more FUN details!
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Bryan Kelley is an Assistant Director for Yukon Parks and Recreation. Thomas Buckley is the Dale Roberston Senior Center Manager. With over 20 years of recreation experience with facilities, programs, and events both Bryan and Thomas bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to their roles. Bryan’s background is in facility management, aquatics, and events while Thomas has focused on Senior Center management and ministry throughout his career.
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SENIOR DAY AT THE STATE CAPITAL… March, 11th, 2024 from 8:30am to 10am on the second floor rotunda and from 10:30am to 1pm on the fourth floor rotunda as different senators and legislators talk to our seniors! LET YOIR VOICE BE HEARD at the OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITOL! Seniors have a Voice and their voice can change and influence things for the better! Left in the OSJ studio is Ruth Rolfe and center is Rebekah Williams and we are “Letting Our Voices be Heard” tune in this Saturday at 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM
Ruth will wild you with stories of “sit ins” and meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rebekah will keep you informed on the latest at the Oklahoma State Capital… this show is a full of amazing history, and keeping up with our future!
Ruth Rolfe’s community work began as a teenager when she participated in the Oklahoma City Sit-In movement under the leadership of the iconic civil rights leader Mrs. Clara Luper. This included marching to and sitting-in at several restaurants in the Oklahoma City area, attending the historic March On Washington in 1963 and meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those experiences set the stage for her ongoing involvement in the community.
Ruth grew up in Oklahoma City where she graduated from Douglass High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Ruth and her son Jarvis live in Oklahoma City where she enjoys retirement and being a grandmother and great grandmother.
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Rebekah Williams has established herself as a leading figure in senior advocacy over her 20-year career, focusing on improving the lives of seniors in Oklahoma. Her extensive experience includes a 9-year tenure with the Ombudsman program, backed by her educational foundation specialized training in both federal and state Ombudsman supervisor mandates, completing trainings from the University of Oklahoma Geriatric institute and being a graduate of the Oklahoma Aging Advocate Leadership Academy
As a board member of the Oklahoma Council on Aging and the Vice President of the Oklahoma Alliance on Aging, Rebekah has been instrumental in shaping aging policy and enhancing senior care programs. Her advocacy reached a national audience when she attended a Congressional Hearing in Washington D.C., supporting critical discussions on the Ombudsman program.
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T&B Trees in the OSJ Radio Studio and have pages 2&3 in the current OSJ Magazine! I have used R&B Trees, Trees, Trees at my personal home and two of my rental properties! Excellent professional workmanship is not good enough to describe T& B Trees! They are experts in their field and it shows!
Left: is Ashton Bock – Fundraiser/Events Coordinator of T& B Trees Non-Profit, Share & Care Releaf. Center: is Co-Founder of R&B Trees Ben Martain!
R&B Trees, where excellence meets nature’s beauty. Founded by Ben Martain, a former Navy service member, R&B Trees has become one of Oklahoma City’s premier tree care company’s.
With dedication and a passion for quality, Ben and his team at R&B Trees provide top-notch tree care services, ensuring your trees thrive and your property shines. R&B Trees offers professional pruning, low impact removals, stump grinding and insurance work. R&B Trees can do it all.
But R&B Trees is more than just a company; it’s a beacon of community support. Introducing Share and Care Releaf, their charitable initiative dedicated to helping those in need who can’t afford tree services or repairs.
Through Share and Care Releaf, they not just improving landscapes; we’re changing lives, one tree at a time.
R&B Trees a long with Share and Care Releaf: where expertise and compassion come together to make a difference in our community.
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The Oklahoma Senior Journal will be in all the no cost take away bags that will be given to all that attend!
What is Positive Aging and how can you, friends & family get involved with this excellent program of powerful information on Positive Aging?
Well we will tell you on Tomorrow’s OSJ Radio Hour!
Our First Question out of the shoot is this; “What is Positive Aging mean to you”?
Did you know that your GUT is like your second brain 🧠
“Listen to Your Gut” is the main focus besides so much more!
Pictured: Left is Marilyn Olson the Executive Director of VillagesOKC.org and Lisa James the Community Liaisons at Complete OK Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care. Everything takes off, February 21st from 9:30am to 2:30pm (registration is a 9am) at Metro Tech, Business Conference Center at 1900 SpringLake Drive. You can pre-register for a complementary Swadley’s BBQ lunch at; VillagesOKC.org or Call at; (405) 990-6637
Marilyn Olson is Executive Director of VillagesOKC, Inc. – a nonprofit network of 50+ persons empowered to age with vitality and purpose. Mw. Olson holds a degree in Education from Southern Nazarene University, serves on the state Multisector Plan on Aging, on the State Council on Aging and for the past 38 years she’s been a positive voice for the issues of again.
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Lisa James studies at OSU and has 35 years of experience in helathcare. She now serves as Community Liaison for COMPLETE OK HomeCare, Palliative and Hospice Care. As an industry leader, she holds a board position on the Oklahoma Association for Home Care and Hospice.
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Also you can see the OSJ e-newsletter for the official flyer to Positive Aging
Listen in to this very needed Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour … everyone (I promise, will benefit from this show or someone they know will (EVERYONE!!!)
Left to right is; Vicky Robinson, founder of Refine Counseling LLC, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Oklahoma. She is a co founder of Refined Silver, LLC, a non-profit. Vicky holds a Master of Science degree with additional course work in alcohol and drug addiction, co-dependency, trauma, and play therapy. She is specialized in trauma, sex addiction and interventions. Vicky’s Husband (center) Chuck Robinson grew up in Oklahoma City, and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Licensed Minister and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He currently serves as Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. He wrote a book, called ‘Loving the Addict in Your Pew,’ in 2016.
How did Refined Silver, (refinedsilver.org) name come from? This answer will inspire you! Refined Silver gives people an opportunity to get the care they choose & want and only have minimal finances to put towards their care …. This Show WILL CHANGES SOME PEOPLES LIVES!
Vicky Robinson, founder of Refine Counseling LLC, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Oklahoma. She is a co founder of Refined Silver, LLC, a non-profit. Vicky holds a Master of Science degree with additional course work in alcohol and drug addiction, co-dependency, trauma, and play therapy. She is specialized in trauma, sex addiction and interventions. Vicky is a person of long-term recovery who has been working in the field of addiction since 2005. Her expertise includes modalities ranging from 12 Step recovery, residential and out-patient treatment to intensive psycho-therapy for recovering individuals, couples, and families.
Chuck Robinson, MA, LADC-MH, CSAT| Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach grew up in Oklahoma City, and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Licensed Minister and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He currently serves as Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. He wrote a book, called ‘Loving the Addict in Your Pew,’ in 2016. Click here to view this book on Amazon
3-16-24: James Robert Kalsu of Del City to be Honored with Statue
Do you know who Robert Kalsu is??? … He is an award winning Del City, Oklahoma athlete (football & baseball, OU football award-winning athlete and served through the ROTC from OU … Robert (Bob) Kalsu played one year with the Buffalo Bills before he was drafted into the Vietnam War.
3-9-24: YMCA & OK SENIOR GAMES
It is the YMCA and Oklahoma Senior State Games in the OSJ Radio studio this Saturday at 9:05am on 96.9FM Oklahoma’s Talk Radio!
There will be a Open House at the Bethany YMCA on March 29th from 10am to noon (see flyer below in this e-Newsletter for more details) the OSJ magazine will be at the YMCA Open House!
The OSJ Magazine •Radio • App & Expo is platinum sponsor for the local and state Senior Games! Besides the Open House At Bethany’s YMCA we will be going over all the up coming places you and train for the Oklahoma Senior Games and all the New competitions added! The Oklahoma Senior Games has grown to 1200 participants so far!
Left is – Anissa Chadwick – is a dedicated Health Promotion Professional at the Ymva all branches. Center is – Kathleen Fitzgerald – Executive Director of the Oklahoma State senior games.
www.Loveyourage.org
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Anissa Chadick is a dedicated Health Promotion Professional committed to fostering a culture of well-being and preventive health practices. With a passion for empowering Oklahomans to make informed choices, she leverages her expertise in health promotion to create impactful programs and community outreach. She has oversight for chronic disease prevention programs, healthy aging, and healthy living initiatives for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City.
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Kathleen Fitzgerald has been the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Senior Games now for 9 years. The games have grown 4 fold under her tenure. She has changed careers many times before arriving at senior games. She has worn hats as a teacher and coach, restaurants owner, , game machine operator, data analyst and caregiver.
Events offered include: three-on-three basketball • archery • walking • swimming • racquet ball • golf • road races • ballroom dance • line dance • 5k race •walking • power walk • bowling • Dragon boat race • track and field • triathlon • aqua bike cycling • badminton shuffleboard tennis cornhole volleyball
Pickle ball •golf• table tennis• weightlifting •fitness challenge. That’s it.
You can check out all the events at okseniorgames.com 405 821 1500 we’d like to invite everybody to come meet new friends and join us at
okseniorgames.com the Oklahoma senior games this September through October in various locations throughout the state our
information is available at okseniorgames.com phone number 405 821 1500 and we are on Facebook. We’ll see you at the games!
Okseniorgames.com
Email:[email protected]
Phone: (405) 821-1500
Bethany YMCA
3-2-24: YUKON SENIOR GAMES – Bryan Kelley & Thomas Buckley of the Dale Roberston Senior Center
2-24-24: SENIOR DAY AT THE CAPITAL 2024
Ruth Rolfe’s community work began as a teenager when she participated in the Oklahoma City Sit-In movement under the leadership of the iconic civil rights leader Mrs. Clara Luper. This included marching to and sitting-in at several restaurants in the Oklahoma City area, attending the historic March On Washington in 1963 and meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those experiences set the stage for her ongoing involvement in the community.
Ruth grew up in Oklahoma City where she graduated from Douglass High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Ruth and her son Jarvis live in Oklahoma City where she enjoys retirement and being a grandmother and great grandmother.
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Rebekah Williams has established herself as a leading figure in senior advocacy over her 20-year career, focusing on improving the lives of seniors in Oklahoma. Her extensive experience includes a 9-year tenure with the Ombudsman program, backed by her educational foundation specialized training in both federal and state Ombudsman supervisor mandates, completing trainings from the University of Oklahoma Geriatric institute and being a graduate of the Oklahoma Aging Advocate Leadership Academy
As a board member of the Oklahoma Council on Aging and the Vice President of the Oklahoma Alliance on Aging, Rebekah has been instrumental in shaping aging policy and enhancing senior care programs. Her advocacy reached a national audience when she attended a Congressional Hearing in Washington D.C., supporting critical discussions on the Ombudsman program.
For info and register – go to: okallianceonaging.org/events
CONTACT (405) 943-1895
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2-17-24: R&B TREES and Share & Care Releaf: Ashton Bock & Ben Martain
R&B Trees, where excellence meets nature’s beauty. Founded by Ben Martain, a former Navy service member, R&B Trees has become one of Oklahoma City’s premier tree care company’s.
With dedication and a passion for quality, Ben and his team at R&B Trees provide top-notch tree care services, ensuring your trees thrive and your property shines. R&B Trees offers professional pruning, low impact removals, stump grinding and insurance work. R&B Trees can do it all.
But R&B Trees is more than just a company; it’s a beacon of community support. Introducing Share and Care Releaf, their charitable initiative dedicated to helping those in need who can’t afford tree services or repairs.
Through Share and Care Releaf, they not just improving landscapes; we’re changing lives, one tree at a time.
R&B Trees a long with Share and Care Releaf: where expertise and compassion come together to make a difference in our community.
facebook.com/sharecarereleaf
405-550-4962
www.rbtree.net
facebook.com/rbturftree
405-609-9211
email: [email protected]
2-10-24: POSITIVE AGING EVENT FEB 21 24 – VillagesOKC
The Oklahoma Senior Journal will be in all the no cost take away bags that will be given to all that attend!
What is Positive Aging and how can you, friends & family get involved with this excellent program of powerful information on Positive Aging?
Well we will tell you on Tomorrow’s OSJ Radio Hour!
Our First Question out of the shoot is this; “What is Positive Aging mean to you”?
Did you know that your GUT is like your second brain 🧠
“Listen to Your Gut” is the main focus besides so much more!
Pictured: Left is Marilyn Olson the Executive Director of VillagesOKC.org and Lisa James the Community Liaisons at Complete OK Home Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Care. Everything takes off, February 21st from 9:30am to 2:30pm (registration is a 9am) at Metro Tech, Business Conference Center at 1900 SpringLake Drive. You can pre-register for a complementary Swadley’s BBQ lunch at; VillagesOKC.org or Call at; (405) 990-6637
https://www.completeok.com/
Marilyn Olson is Executive Director of VillagesOKC, Inc. – a nonprofit network of 50+ persons empowered to age with vitality and purpose. Mw. Olson holds a degree in Education from Southern Nazarene University, serves on the state Multisector Plan on Aging, on the State Council on Aging and for the past 38 years she’s been a positive voice for the issues of again.
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Lisa James studies at OSU and has 35 years of experience in helathcare. She now serves as Community Liaison for COMPLETE OK HomeCare, Palliative and Hospice Care. As an industry leader, she holds a board position on the Oklahoma Association for Home Care and Hospice.
click to enlarge
Also you can see the OSJ e-newsletter for the official flyer to Positive Aging
2-3-24: Vicky Robinson, of Refine Counseling and Refined Silver; Chuck Robinson of Outreach for Origins Behavioral Healthcare
Listen in to this very needed Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour … everyone (I promise, will benefit from this show or someone they know will (EVERYONE!!!)
Left to right is; Vicky Robinson, founder of Refine Counseling LLC, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Oklahoma. She is a co founder of Refined Silver, LLC, a non-profit. Vicky holds a Master of Science degree with additional course work in alcohol and drug addiction, co-dependency, trauma, and play therapy. She is specialized in trauma, sex addiction and interventions. Vicky’s Husband (center) Chuck Robinson grew up in Oklahoma City, and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Licensed Minister and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He currently serves as Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. He wrote a book, called ‘Loving the Addict in Your Pew,’ in 2016.
How did Refined Silver, (refinedsilver.org) name come from? This answer will inspire you! Refined Silver gives people an opportunity to get the care they choose & want and only have minimal finances to put towards their care …. This Show WILL CHANGES SOME PEOPLES LIVES!
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Vicky Robinson, founder of Refine Counseling LLC, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Oklahoma. She is a co founder of Refined Silver, LLC, a non-profit. Vicky holds a Master of Science degree with additional course work in alcohol and drug addiction, co-dependency, trauma, and play therapy. She is specialized in trauma, sex addiction and interventions. Vicky is a person of long-term recovery who has been working in the field of addiction since 2005. Her expertise includes modalities ranging from 12 Step recovery, residential and out-patient treatment to intensive psycho-therapy for recovering individuals, couples, and families.
Website: www.refinedsilver.org
Facebook: facebook.com/refinedsilver
Instagram: @refinedsilver
Twitter: refinedsilverok
Email: [email protected]
Chuck Robinson, MA, LADC-MH, CSAT| Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach grew up in Oklahoma City, and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Licensed Minister and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He currently serves as Director of Spiritual Development and Outreach for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. He wrote a book, called ‘Loving the Addict in Your Pew,’ in 2016. Click here to view this book on Amazon
Origins Behavioral HealthCare
Phone: (405) 823-1356
[email protected]
24-hour Admissions: (844) 321-7936
OriginsRecovery.com
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