UPDATED 4-20-2025
Just click on the notices and that will take you to the Document YOU would like to see
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THE REASON AND CAUSE

For those that have found this site has not been updated since about November or October 2024 due to me having
very serious Spine problems. The doctors do not know what caused this but it had to get fixed. First on
my list was to find a specialist in spine surgery but now it was late January, early February 2025 and the
pain was getting worse. The Doctor that did this surgery informed me it was the only surgery he does and
that this needs to be done now. On February 12th he performed that surgery. The recovery time is still
in progress and appears it could take another 4 to 5 months of tender care. I spent 2 months at my Son's home while
they took care of me. There were 4 nurses that came to the house each week with each
doing a different level of care.
My life was bed, couch and bed with a lot of pain.
My energy level is still very low. I spend a lot of time resting but each day is different with
the pain level at being about the same. I haven't wanted and wasn't able to do the things
that I wanted. I finally moved back to my home about 2 weeks ago with nurses believing that I could take care of myself.
It takes a great deal of more time to do things with each day being different.
This is the first time I have sat down in front of my computer in more that 6 months and began
updating this site as well as others. I move slow and careful and that's about it.
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Please Note
Due to the size of The Turtle Creek Web Site (www.turtlecreekba.com)
some items have been moved to "PAGE 2" You can click on this link to go there
or scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the "link" there.

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Turtle Creek Yard of the Week

Making Turtle Creek Beautiful One Week at a time!
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Hope you have had time to notice how our Entrances now. They are in
pretty bad condition due to lack of time but mostly lack money to do what is needed to be done!
Please pay your yearly dues of just $50.00
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10 DAY TRIPS IDEAS These are really good SATURDAY day trips!

TIME TO DINE for some very good eats

"MUST-ATTEND "FESTIVALS" These are really good SATURDAY day trips!
THIS PART OF OKLAHOMA
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Puddling stations are small areas where butterflies gather to drink water and absorb salts and minerals from damp soil or other materials.

Butterflies naturally seek out puddling areas to replenish their energy levels.

Create a butterfly puddling station for your garden

Here’s how you can create your own puddling station to let butterflies partake in this activity in your garden:

how to make a butterfly puddling station

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Choose a location for your puddling station

Find a suitable location in your garden or yard that receives partial sun or dappled shade. Butterflies prefer areas with a mix of sunlight and shade for their puddling activities.

These conditions would mimic those where butterflies would naturally find puddles to drink from.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎇 |

And, 12 super creative ways to use a few packs of wood shims this week |

And, 21 quick & simple rug ideas that'll instantly beautify your space |

Hi there, Oklahoma!

Ready to explore somewhere new? Taste something different? Forge new trails? We have you covered! Check out the articles below for some Oklahoma adventure inspiration!

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BrokenArrowOK.gov | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

City Hall 220 S. First St.
918-251-5311
Visit ActionCenterBA.com or call 918-258-3587
to report potholes, code violations and more.
Permits and Licensing Center: 918-259-2411

Don't clog with the F.R.O.G.s

Fat FROG

With the holiday weekend approaching, you don’t want your kitchen sink to croak, so don’t put your F.R.O.G.s down the drain.

That’s right, F.R.O.G.s (fats, rags, oil, and grease) are notorious obstructionists in sewer lines and wastewater pump stations.

When these culprits clog the sewer lines, wastewater finds the path of least resistance. It can blow back into your sink or bathtub, creating unsanitary conditions in your home and costing you thousands of dollars to clean up.

When rags, also known as “flushable wipes,” fats, oil, and grease enter the system through a kitchen sink or toilet, they are trouble for the sewer system.

These wipes wrap around the intricate parts of the City’s pump stations, causing them to shut down. City employees remove enormous amounts of wipes by hand every week to get the system up and running again.

Sewer obstructions, such as these, clog the pump stations that carry wastewater to the City’s wastewater treatment plant. When wastewater comes out of a pump station or a manhole, it gets into our rivers, streams, and ponds and can lead to illnesses for people and animals and harm plant life. Please keep fats, rags, oil, and grease (F.R.O.G.) out of the sewer system.

When in doubt, throw it out in the trash, do not flush it down the sink or toilet.

Here are other non-flushable, non-drainable items to avoid putting down your sewer system:

Click this link to see what to NOT flush down the Toilet
yes! it is a safe link!!

ts. Dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter, and used oil or grease. Grease solidifies when it gets cold and will adhere to pipes.
Cotton Swabs do not dissolve. They clump together and cause blockages in the system.
Paper towels. These are also clogging culprits. They do not dissolve and will clog your pipes.
Dental Floss. Acts as a net catching other objects and debris in the flow.
Tissues. Though they are similar, toilet paper and tissues are not the same. Tissues do not dissolve in water.
Face masks, feminine products, and condoms. These items will not flush and will cause drain and sewer system blockages.

So please don't clog with the F.R.O.G (fats, rags, oil, and grease). Keep them out of the sewer system to prevent harm to your home, the sewer system, and the environment by throwing them away in the garbage.

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State Park

Discover a Fairytale Getaway Near Tulsa: Natural Falls State Park,

Green Country Tourism

Natural Falls State Park is a mesmerizing Okie gem that feels better suited for the backdrop of a tropical getaway than a day trip in a flyover state. Boasting a show-stopping 77-foot waterfall, scenic hiking trails, and serene natural views, this magical destination is our top spot to reconnect with nature or...get a great Instagram.

Go Chasing Waterfalls: The park's centerpiece, a majestic 77-foot waterfall, cascades through rocky formations in the Ozark Highlands, creating a tranquil atmosphere in the valley below.
Scenic Hiking: Take a leisurely hike on the 1.2-mile roundtrip Dripping Springs Trail, which weaves through the woods, over creeks, past a smaller waterfall, and descends a steep staircase to an observation deck at the foot of the main waterfall.

Learn more HERE.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you haven't paid your Turtle Creek HOA Dues, Please take the time now to drop your check off
at
Turtle Creek HOA
1224 South Chestnut Avenue
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012
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IT"S Here AT Last

Halloween 2022 in Beautiful
Turtle Creek click top right corner for music

IT"S Here AT Last
Finally
The now Famous and often copied

Turtle Creek Annual Halloween Parade
click top right corner for music

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JOY that is not shared is only half enjoyed
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HOW DOES THIS REAL ESTATE
MARKET COMPARE TO
OCTOBER 2023
COMPARED TO
OCTOBER 2024
  updated 11-15-2024
JUST CLICK ON THE MONTH ABOVE TO SEE!
*reports from the MLS Services of Tulsa, Oklahoma*
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updated 11-27-2024
PLAY YOUR VIDEO
Brought to you by
Phillip Morrow
Mortgage Loan Officer/AMC Mortgage
Mobile:918.808.6760
NMLS No.492991, AMC Branch NMLS # 182383
7211 South Yale Avenue, Tulsa 74136
  updated 11-27-2024
Turtle Creek MLS MARKET REPORT
click here to see
updated 11-29-2024
WHAT'S FOR SALE AND WHAT HAS SOLD IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS IN TURTLE CREEK
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AIR-PURIFYING HOUSE PLANTS

The following article on the most colorful and best-smelling house plants is reprinted from www.houselogic.com, an
informational website sponsored by the National Association of Realtors.

                                                                                                                             Most air-purifying house plants put out their own sweet smell while removing the nasty ones that make your nose curl.
                                                                                                                         But just to clarify, while NASA confirms these plants do tackle toxins, they are not a cure-all for our home here on earth.
                                                                                                                                            They will remove some toxins, but since our homes are not airtight (unlike NASA’s place abodes),
                                                                                                                                                                     they can’t remove everything because the air is constantly changing.

But don’t let that put you off. These air-purifying plants can make
a difference in your home with their sweet scents. Here are a few to get you started

· Jasmine has a sweet odor that can calm you

· Lavender is great at making you sleepy

· Rosemary can help you focus and work smarter

· Sharry Baby Orchid smells like chocolate. Delicious!

· Mother-in-law Tongue turns carbon monoxide into oxygen

· Devils Ivy (pothos) can cleanse air of toxic fumes

· Mums tack on of the toughest toxins: cigarette smoke

· Peace Lily can reduce annoying, new odors from upholstery and carpet
updated 3-21-2023
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Turtle Creek
YARDS OF THE WEEK 2022

Helping Turtle Creek Look great all year long!

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updated 1-21-2024

Broken Arrow On The Beat

Broken Arrow Police Department Newsletter - September 2022

Crime Prevention tips to keep you safe

Auto Thefts on the rise

Broken Arrow Police Department is seeing an increase in auto thefts this year. This is not involving vehicle burglaries, but actual thefts of a vehicle.

Since January, officers have investigated 174 stolen vehicles, the majority of which are trucks. Of those stolen trucks, officers are investigating more thefts of American made trucks than foreign made trucks. Plus, trucks built before 2018 are being stolen more than trucks built after 2018.

The attached graphs show which trucks have been stolen the most this year in Broken Arrow and what years a majority of the stolen vehicles were built. Many of the stolen vehicles are unlocked with the keys left inside.

Please LOCK your cars at night, park them in well-lit areas, submit doorbell videos or security camera footage of thefts to the police department when available, and call the non-emergency phone number when necessary. That number is (918)-259-8400.

If your neighborhood would like to have Broken Arrow Police Department speak at an upcoming neighborhood meeting about crime prevention, please email CrimePrevention@BrokenArrowOK.Gov.

Graph 1 Graph 2

New Orleans and Elm intersection enforcement

Broken Arrow Police Department recently conducted a directed enforcement operation at the intersection of New Orleans and Elm based on complaints from citizens and officers recognizing the need for focused enforcement. In just over 4 hours, officers made 47 stops and issued 54 citations.

All of the violations were observed within the construction zone. Primarily the violations were speeding, left turn violations, and running the red light. Manpower for the operation was funded through a grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office.

Please pay attention to the signs posted at this intersection and drive safe while the construction on the intersection continues.

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Quote of the Week

Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.

Will Rogers
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Click on triangle (top right) to hear music with this slide show

Spring in Turtle Creek

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Looking for something to do right here in OKLAHOMA?

Then "click" on the link below to find your adventure right here in Oklahoma

ONLY IN OKLAHOMA!

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/states/oklahoma/
click on the above link for some surprises about our state
(it is safe site)
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                 Merry Christmas

                              from

                               Turtle Creek December 2021

                                   A Very Speical Thank You

                              To all those that decorated so well
                                      This Year

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Click here for 2020 Christmas Decorating

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Click here for 2019 Christmas Decorating

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Click here for 2019 Turtle Creek Halloween Parade (at last)

updated 11-2-2020

Click here for 2018 Turtle Creek Halloween Parade (at last!)

Click here for 2017 Turtle Creek Halloween Parade
11-7-2017
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Best Movers in the Greater Tulsa Area

report provided by Kelli Miller with KOTV-Channel 6
click here to review
updated 10/2018
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BE KIND, Please

      If you have pets and they are barking most of the time and YOU can hear them, so can your neighbors.
      So, in the spirit of Kindness, PLEASE do everything possible to limit their barking before your neighbors call the Police

ANOTHER PROBLEM

Turtle Creek is not an AUTOMOBILE/BOAT/TRAILER Repair Center
Turtle Creek is a Quite residential Addition to the City of Broken Arrow. While Working on the above items please considered your neighbors.

City of Broken Arrow Phone Numbers

Emergencies               911

Police Department (non-emergency)                     918.259.8400

City Hall                                                                    918.251.5311

Fire Department                                                      918.259.8360

Animal Control                                                         918.259.8311

Action Center                                                           918.258.3587

Parks and Recreation                                              918. 259.7007

General Services                                                      918.259.8373

Court Clerk                                                               918.451.8558

Utility Payments                                                      918.259.8409

After hours Emergencies for Water and Sewer    918.259.8400

Broken Arrow Public Schools                                 918.259.4300

Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce                   918.251.1518

Emergencies               911

To see Christmas Decorating Contest Winners Click here

Christmas Decorating Contest Winners

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Turtle Creek

2017 Christmas

Click Here for Turtle Creek 2017 Christmas
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Services Provider Page

Have YOU checked out YOUR Service Providers Page?
Just about anything YOU need done around your home is there!
CHECK IT OUT!
(have a service and want to be there? send me what services you provide with
references and we will check it out!)
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update 1-21-2024
Motorcycle Safety Course
(click on above link)

This course is designed to teach experienced riders how to survive riding on our roadways.
The course is taught by seasoned, police motorcycle officers that know what it takes to stay safe on a motorcycle

updated 1-21-2024
I have taken this course twice and I highly recommend it to anyone that rides a Motorcycle.
You might be surprised at what you will learn. I thought that I was a good rider but this course greatly improved my abilities!

2021 TURTLE CREEK YARD OF THE WEEK

We all win when we all care!
updated 10-8-2021

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TURTLE CREEK'S
YARD OF THE WEEK
2020
UPDATED 3-19-2021
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TURTLE CREEK'S
YARD OF THE WEEK
2019
updated 3-19-2021

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TURTLE CREEK'S
YARD OF THE WEEK
2018
UPDATED 3-19-2021

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TURTLE CREEK'S
Yard of the WEEK
2017
UPDATED 3-19-2021

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TURTLE CREEK'S
Yard of the WEEK
2016
UPDATED 3-19-2021

Making Turtle Creek Beautiful
Everyone Wins when we Care!
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School THEN and NOW

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HAVE YOU Checked the City of Broken Arrow Crime Report Lately?
(Go back to the "HOME" page and scroll down to City of Broken Arrow Crime Report-put in your address, click on search)
https://www.crimereports.com/

911

REPORT EVERY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AT THE TIME IT IS HAPPENING!

Turtle Creek Homeowners Association

Officers

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Director

Director

Please feel free to call any of these Members to discuss with them any problems or concerns that you might have