One Mans Trash Is Another Mans Treasured Home

Everyone has heard the cliché one mans trash is another mans treasure. How about one city’s trash incinerator is another man’s treasured home. For one celebrated artist this could not be more true.

Built in 1939 just on the out skirts of what was then the city limits was the city’s trash incinerator. For about $50,000 the building was constructed with 6" and 17” brick walls and if examined it would unveil bricks stamps from factories all over North America and Mexico. As the city grew to new size, the city limits were reestablished. Ordinances prohibiting trash disposal within the city limits was cause for the incinerator to be relocated. The abandoned structure remained filled with ashes for years.

While scouting for a separate project, renowned wood turner, Ron Fleming discovered the building. Much in the same way Pablo Picasso famously transformed bike handles into horns for his work The Bull, the native Oklahoman’s vision of a smoke stacked spiraled into a four-story lookout tower. Literally digging into this passion, shovel by shovel, Ron and his family reinvented a city’s forgotten incinerator into a conceptual piece of art.

Designed for a private home and studio workshop http://www.heartstonestudios.com/ for him and wife Carolyn the house is as unique and personal as their artwork. Just behind the two, 8’ hand carved arched walnut doors that stand salute at entrance is a two-story atrium, which is the focal point of the house. Meandering walls showcasing works of art lead you through the distinctive floor plan and open to an east sunroom and observation deck. Gardens abundant with wildlife make good use of a sixty-foot city easement adjacent to the property. This house isn’t void of many modern conveniences.
Today, Tulsans can be proud of the contribution made by the visionary artist and be appreciative that one mans creativity and inspiration for a home, fashioned a treasure for our entire city. For a complete property details go to http://darrylbaskin.com/luxury_homes

Backpacks for Kids!

Tulsa Realtors send over 500 kids back to school with new backpacks and school supplies this year. The largest number of backpacks donate in one year so far! The giving attitude of Tulsa area Realtors made going back-to-school for many children a fun experience with the simple gift of something new. Family and Children's Services made sure the children who received the back packs were those who needed them. The backpacks included clothing and school supplies and are intended to give at-risk children a positive start to their school year and encourage interest and participation in school rather than a poor and lacking self-image among other students who begin school fully equipped with supplies.

The event is sponsored by the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors. Food was provided by CiCi's Pizza, Chik-Fil-A, and Blue Bell Ice Cream. the event was held at The Tulsa Home Builder's Association.

Grace Church Supports Happy Hands School

Oklahoma Kids Day at Grace Church – Saturday, September 22, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
This fundraiser for Happy Hands is dedicated to children's health, safety, and environmental awareness. We will have a booth and there will be other booths and fun activities for families to enjoy. This event is sponsored by Hunt's Spinal Care and Dr. Hunt's staff would like for Happy Hands to help provide volunteers to set up, work the event, and help with clean up. There are three shifts available to work and we have committed to provide 10 to 12 volunteers. If you would be willing to commit to work an hour or two at this event, we would appreciate it. Please contact me and I can give you specific times. Fliers will be made available to us by the first of September, so more information will be available then.

School for Hearing Impaired Children Raises $3000

Dr. Brandy Vowell, Audiologist "Swing Into Action"
Last week, Dr. Vowell had a live remote, at her new office, and she gave Happy Hands the opportunity to share in this pre-PGA event. Jan did an awesome job talking live on 97.1 and we heard that she made the evening news as well. Dr. Vowell had a silent auction and raffled off some sports memorabilia that she collected.  She raised $3,000 for Happy Hands and it was an exciting event to participate in!

Happy Hands is an early learning center for hearing impaired children.

Tulsa Cracks Down on Signs

The City of Tulsa is taking a hard look at yard signs and enforcement of the current policies. Recently, the budget was increased to allow for more sign inspectors and enforcement. The reason might have a lot to do with out of control real estate agents placing multiple signs for one listing. In some instances five signs were counted (directional arrows) for one single home. Multiple signs is a common practice for homes in rural areas but this is happening in town where one sign is sufficient. The only reason is to make the public think an agent or company has more listings than it really does, therefore attracting more home sellers and buyers. With approximately 6500 homes for sale in Tulsa and surrounding communities, you can see how this abuse could get out of control. It is important to note that most Realtors are not practicing this overkill on signs but it only takes a few to make a problem.

As a resident of Tulsa you can help the problem by complaining or making your opinion heard when talking to real estate agents who post too many signs in your neighborhood or when you see abuse while you are looking at homes. Public pressure helps our city stay clean.

Mitt Romeny Visits Tulsa

On the campaign trail, Mitt Romney visited Tulsa, OK in June to express his views on various governmet matters including the war, economic circumstances, etc. The more interesting aspect of his visit was the history of his accomplishments as Republican governor in a majority Democrat state - an impressive demonstration of his ability to motivate individuals to cooperate for a common good

The election is a distance away but it becomes more interesting to watch when you become involved with cadidates to better understand the issues at hand. On a personal level, I encourage everyone to listen, ask questions and apply logic to the arguments presented. Casting an educated vote is an important part of the future of our great country.

Darry Baskin, pictured to the left of Romney, is a real estate broker for McGraw Realtors in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Everyone has heard the cliché one mans trash is another mans treasure. How about one city’s trash incinerator is another man’s treasured home. For one celebrated artist this could not be more true.

Built in 1939 just on the out skirts of what was then the city limits was the city’s trash incinerator. For about $50,000 the building was constructed with 6" and 17” brick walls and if examined it would unveil bricks stamps from factories all over North America and Mexico. As the city grew to new size, the city limits were reestablished. Ordinances prohibiting trash disposal within the city limits was cause for the incinerator to be relocated. The abandoned structure remained filled with ashes for years.

While scouting for a separate project, renowned wood turner, Ron Fleming discovered the building. Much in the same way Pablo Picasso famously transformed bike handles into horns for his work The Bull, the native Oklahoman’s vision of a smoke stacked spiraled into a four-story lookout tower. Literally digging into this passion, shovel by shovel, Ron and his family reinvented a city’s forgotten incinerator into a conceptual piece of art.

Designed for a private home and studio workshop http://www.heartstonestudios.com/ for him and wife Carolyn the house is as unique and personal as their artwork. Just behind the two, 8’ hand carved arched walnut doors that stand salute at entrance is a two-story atrium, which is the focal point of the house. Meandering walls showcasing works of art lead you through the distinctive floor plan and open to an east sunroom and observation deck. Gardens abundant with wildlife make good use of a sixty-foot city easement adjacent to the property. This house isn’t void of many modern conveniences.

Today, Tulsans can be proud of the contribution made by the visionary artist and be appreciative that one mans creativity and inspiration for a home, fashioned a treasure for our entire city.

For more information about this property or other unique tulsa luxury homes visit www.darrylbaskin.com