Does Your Car Need a Shiny New Coat?
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Automotive | Issue: December 2013
Brad McKisick has been involved in the auto paint and body industry since high school – that’s almost 37 years.
Value News Articles–2013
Salon Has a Heart for Giving
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: December 2013
BA Highlights Salon recently began a partnership with Project Manna Girls’ Home, an initiative to establish the first girls' home in the Tulsa area.
Committed to Improving Your Buying Experience
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: December 2013
Bill Knight Ford is an award-winning Ford dealership that keeps its sights on improving the customer experience.
Give the Gift of Broadway
By: Christina Dixon | Category: Other | Issue: December 2013
It’s the happiest time of the year, and Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center is spreading holiday cheer by offering savings on ticket prices for the last three shows of its fifth anniversary season.
Feast on Cajun Cuisine
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Restaurants | Issue: December 2013
Every Cajun meal is a celebration in itself.
Larger, Brighter Displays for 2013
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
Celebrate the best of family holiday traditions at The Castle of Muskogee! Take a leisurely drive through Castleton Village, filled with over 2,000 holiday inflatables and thousands of colorful lights.
Choices for Life Seeking Foster Parents
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: December 2013
This holiday season, Choices for Life Foster Care invites you to consider opening your heart and home to a child who needs your help.
The Greatest Story Ever Told
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
Christview Christian Church, located at 2525 S. Garnett, is pleased to present the 15th annual Bethlehem Walk to the Tulsa community.
Edible Gifts that Support Literacy Efforts
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
“Do you know any cooking or grilling foodies, or don’t know what to get for the guy who has it all?
Stop Into the District
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2013
The District on Main in Claremore may have a new name, but the friendly faces you will find inside are the same that have been serving the customers of Nesting Necessities since November of 2012.
Your Surgeon Can Make the Difference
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Other | Issue: December 2013
When Patsy Wessel, 73, of Oilton, Oklahoma, had knee replacement surgery with Dr. Ronald S. LaButti last year, she was coming off a prior knee surgery.
Be Extraordinary
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
Ladies, you are extraordinary women of God and you deserve a weekend to celebrate this fact!
Want Only the Best for Your Family and Guests?
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Restaurants | Issue: December 2013
Let The Hamlet make your holiday meals, parties, and gift-giving quick, easy and delicious. Since 1986, The Hamlet has been a Tulsa tradition in many homes.
Celebrate Reason for the Season
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
As we gather to decorate Christmas trees and purchase presents for loved ones, King of Kings Lutheran Church calls us all to remember the purpose of the Christmas season.
Celebrate Bedlam at KingsPointe
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
What do you get when you take 100,000 square feet of retail space, set up big screens on the patio, live stream two famous football coaches and douse it all with orange and crimson?
Open the Door to a Beautifully Furnished Home
By: Derek Taylor | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2013
Mustard Seed Door Consignment, the premier furniture and accessory consignment shop in Northeast Oklahoma, offers you an opportunity to sell your gently-used furniture…
Something’s Cooking at The Pink House
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Restaurants | Issue: December 2013
Most people don’t like change, but when Margo Stewart and the staff at Claremore’s famous Pink House decide to shake up the menu with specials or add new items to th…
Tips for Safer Shopping Online
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: December 2013
Technology is a beautiful thing, especially during the holidays when I can choose to avoid the stress of a crowded mall and do my holiday shopping online in the quiet …
Eddie Curran Joins RCB Bank
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: December 2013
Eddie Curran, of Nowata, recently joined RCB Bank as its new VP Business Services Group Manager.
Rice Hosts Annual Remembrance Service
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
Kathy Dopp and her staff at Rice Funeral Service & Cremation Center are once again preparing for the annual Tree of Remembrance Service.
Ring the Bells for Christmas Kettles
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
You are probably aware of some of the remarkable work done by the Salvation Army, but likely have no idea of their total outreach, not only across our country, but in Broken Arrow.
She’s Back Dancing
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: December 2013
Ramona Wimp is a self-defined go-getter. Three years ago, however, Ramona, who is now in her early 50s, began experiencing excruciating pain in her legs and back.
On the Field Again
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: December 2013
Varsity football players Daniel Moniz and Zane McElroy both suffered debilitating athletic injuries requiring surgery, and eventually physical therapy, to get them…
Check Off Your List All at Once
By: Susan Erler | Category: Other | Issue: December 2013
Have you ever noticed that some people just seem to be more organized when it comes to the holidays?
Devoted to the Strength of Family
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
Eighty-five Rogers County children need a foster family.
Don’t Drop a Ton of Dough for Delicious Pizza
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Restaurants | Issue: December 2013
December marks the second anniversary of Top That! Pizza at Tulsa Hills. Be sure to stop in for a delicious, wallet-friendly lunch or dinner while you’re out finishing your holiday shopping.
Give the Gift of a Healthy Glow
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: December 2013
The holidays are right around the corner – office parties, family gatherings, and special nights out on the town fill your calendar.
Parade of Lights
By: JoAnn Frizell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
The Tulsa Downtown Parade of Lights – celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays – is proud to announce movie and television star Samantha (Sami) Isler as …
Are Headaches and Chronic Fatigue Affecting Your Life?
By: Derek Taylor | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: December 2013
Millions of people are affected every day by headaches and chronic pain, according to Dr. Terry Bennett, D.M.D. of the Tulsa TMJ Orofacial Pain & Sleep Disorders Clinic.
Shine Brightly This Season
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2013
If you’re “Santa,” you’re probably still preparing gift lists.
Don’t Wreck the Holidays
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2013
As we all know, it is against the law to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle after having one drink too many at happy hour or using illegal drugs.
Get in the Holiday Spirit
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2013
Wine Down Spirits opened in Claremore’s Renaissance Shopping Center in May of 2012.
Finally Say Goodbye to Stubborn Fat
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: November 2013
It’s called stubborn fat for a reason; no matter how healthy you eat and how much you exercise, it can be virtually impossible to lose those persistent muffin tops, love handles and belly pooches.
A Family Pharmacy
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: November 2013
When was the last time you walked through the doors of a pharmacy and someone greeted you by your first name?
20th Annual Holiday Tea Off
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: November 2013
Join the Broken Arrow Main Street Merchants Association on Thursday, November 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Rose District for the Holiday Tea Off.
Two Can't-Miss Shows Coming to Broken Arrow
By: Value News | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: November 2013
Bringing the world to Broken Arrow has been the mission of the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center since its opening five years ago.
Assisted Living at Its Finest
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Real Estate | Issue: November 2013
When a loved one needs to leave the comforts of home but does not need 24-hour complex medical supervision, Canoe Brook Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care Community may be the solution.
Changes at Children’s Orchard
By: Susan Erler | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2013
Life is filled with twists and turns and, sometimes, unexpected course corrections. Just when we think we are on a path to stay, suddenly we find ourselves in unchartered territory.
Shopping Local Pays Off
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
If you need some extra money for holiday spending or for paying bills, patronizing Claremore businesses for the 11th annual Santa Cash promotion might help.
Dickens on the Boulevard
By: Cassie Woods | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
Dickens on the Boulevard is a Victorian-themed Christmas festival in historic downtown Claremore.
Putting the Wing in Swing
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
Who doesn’t get a thrill from the roar of an engine inside a World War II era combat plane? Just the view alone is enough to give one goose bumps.
On the Go Again
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: November 2013
In September of 2012, Phyllis Pope of Broken Arrow had her right knee replaced by Dr. Ronald S. LaButti. “When I was young, I liked to jump out of trees and off of rooftops,” says Phyllis.
Snoring Can Be a Danger Sign
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: November 2013
Dr. Gene Drake and Dr. Jayson Voto from Drake & Voto Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Owasso aren’t your typical dentists. Although extremely familiar wi…
Protect Your Roof from Winter Woes
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: November 2013
Green Country is known for extreme weather. Temperatures range from “hot as lava” to “Antarctic,” and the wind can transform a neighborhood to a twisted mess of branches.
Doors Leaving You in a Jam?
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: November 2013
Operating under the motto “Striving to be the best, not the biggest,” Dynamic Door Service always values quality over quantity.
Mind, Body and Soul Balance
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: November 2013
Bringing balance to the body, mind and soul for each person who walks through her door may seem like a lofty goal to achieve.
All in the Family
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Pets | Issue: November 2013
Family is a term in flux. For some, the word alludes to close relatives, and for others family is a way to describe kindred spirits.
Finish Your Holiday Shopping List Early
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
The 14th annual Haley Palmer Memorial Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Owasso 7th Grade Center at 86th Street North and Main.
Hats Off to Will
By: Debra West | Category: Other | Issue: November 2013
The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club and the Will Rogers Memorial Museum kick off the 75th year of celebrating Will’s birthday, together, during Will Rogers Days this November.
30th Annual Christmas Home Tour
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Other | Issue: November 2013
The Junior Ocieleta Christmas Home Tour is a community tradition showcasing some of the fantastic homes in Claremore and the surrounding area.
Generations of Quality Service and Jewels
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2013
Moody’s Jewelry, established in 1944, is celebrating their 69th anniversary.
Stick to a Budget This Holiday Season
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: November 2013
Gift for mom and dad. Check. Presents for the girls. Check. Gift for sweetie. Check. Now, what to buy for my BFF and other closest friends?
Insurance Rates on the Rise
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Professional Services | Issue: November 2013
Oklahoma’s insurance companies are facing a tough market, according to Amber Helmuth, personal risk manager with RCI Insurance Group.
Focusing on the Reason for the Season
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
As the holidays approach, Pastors Billy Joe and Theresa Watts welcome everybody to join The Rock Church for a season that keeps Christ in mind and extends your sense of family.
Get Cash Fast and Easy
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2013
Rogers County Pawn is a locally owned pawn shop specializing in short-term collateralized cash loans on most items of value.
Festival of Trees
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
Fun, food and fundraising are on tap for Safenet Service’s 9th annual Festival of Trees Gala & Auction, scheduled for Friday, December 6 at the RSU Centennial Center.
SAHO Breaks Ground on New Building
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Pets | Issue: November 2013
The word is out that SAHO provides some of the best animal care in Owasso. With a team of six doctors, a professional trainer and over 40 support staff, they have seen their clientele expand.
Your Ticket to Christmas Fun
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
The holidays are here! What better way to get in the spirit than a stroll downtown, a Christmas parade and the hope you could win some big money?
Not Just Your Holiday Ham Store
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Restaurants | Issue: November 2013
Make your holiday meals and get-togethers extra easy and extra special with a delicious ham or turkey from The Hamlet.
Bring the Outdoors In
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: November 2013
“Wow! I have never seen anything like this!” This is a comment spoken over and over by first-time visitors to The Refuge Lifestyle.
Fall Into a New Look
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: November 2013
Fall is here! The Village Salon & Butterfly Kisses Day Spa has a lot going on to celebrate the season during the month of November.
Stop Smoking this Year for the Great American Smokeout
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2013
The Great American Smokeout, organized by the American Cancer Society, takes place on the third Thursday of every November – this year, it falls on November 21.
Go for the Gold
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Financial Services | Issue: November 2013
With a reputation built on nearly 30 years of providing the best customer service for gold and jewelry purchasing and loans, Tulsa Gold & Gems is the number one deal…
An Herbal Wonderland
By: Tina Lynn | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013
Imagine walking into a winter wonderland where fairies, herbal crafts and delicious condiments dance in your head; you smell lavender, rosemary and taste chocolate treats.
Wade’s RV Clinic Earns Top Dealer Award
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: November 2013
Wade’s RV Clinic owner Wade Reeves has been recognized in 2013 as the top dealer in Oklahoma for Denali, Rubicon and Voltage brand RV sales.
Selection and Care Like You’ve Never Seen Elsewhere
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: October 2013
As soon as you walk into Advanced Vision Center and Eyewear Boutique in Claremore, you will notice this is not your average optometry office.
AHB Welcomes New VP/Branch Manager
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Financial Services | Issue: October 2013
Elizabeth Berry was promoted to the Branch Manager of American Heritage Bank, located at 71st Street and Highway 75 in South Tulsa.
Highlighting the Team
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: October 2013
Nail Technician Michelle Whitney is the owner of BA Highlights Salon, located at 1823 S. Aspen in Broken Arrow.
Pamper Your Pets
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Pets | Issue: October 2013
Whether your furry family member is a humble house pet or best in show, Beth’s Pawfection Dog Grooming has you covered, nail to tail.
Kids, Give It a Shot
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: October 2013
The Broken Arrow Youth Basketball Association was developed to serve the City of Broken Arrow and Broken Arrow Schools. The 2013-2014 season is now gearing up for action.
Get Your Home Holiday Ready
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2013
Exterior landscape of a home or business is the first impression anyone will have, and it’s important to make this impression a good one.
Zombies Invade Halloween Festival
By: John Owen | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Expect something different at the 2013 Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee.
Bringing Big City Credentials to the Community
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: October 2013
Many locals are discovering the perks of Owasso that are frequently popping up – great shopping, full service hospitals and colleges increasingly make this commu…
Childcare You Can Trust
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Education | Issue: October 2013
For many parents, the most agonizing part of returning to or continuing in the workforce isn’t the work itself, but rather the fear of the unknown for the children l…
More Than Just a Pharmacy
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: October 2013
Claremore Compounding Center is more than just a pharmacy. In addition to filling any medicine your doctor prescribes, it is the only real compounding pharmacy in the area.
Stay Safe with Walk-In Tubs and Showers
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: October 2013
Greg Wolter, president and founder of Community Builders, Inc., began the company over 30 years ago.
That Johnson Boy’s Music
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Talented and doing what he loves to do – that’s Cory Johnson, an Oklahoma singer/songwriter who now resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hips Hurt No More
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: October 2013
Dolores Qualls, of Pryor, Oklahoma, has had total hip replacement surgeries for both hips with Dr. Ronald S. LaButti. “I was having great pain in the upper area of my left leg and hip,” Dolores says.
Step Up to Success
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
President Pat Simmons and Executive Director Ronda Adkisson, of Dress for Success Tulsa, have announced that Friday, October 4 will be the date for the organizatio…
Mouthwatering Mexican Cuisine
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Restaurants | Issue: October 2013
In the eight years since opening their doors at 1954 S. Hwy. 66, El Maguey has earned a reputation for having some of the absolute best Mexican food in Claremore.
41st Annual Arts and Crafts Benefit Bazaar
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
The holiday season is fast approaching and with it, the perfect excuse to shop! This season, consider picking out the perfect gift while supporting local artisans and the community at the same time.
Find Your Fair Share of Crafts While Supporting Ministry
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Have you checked your calendar recently? The time to begin planning for the Christmas season is already here!
Whale of a Tale Artisan Sale
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Friends of the Catoosa Public Library is an organization with the mission “to strengthen our local library, to encourage our community by providing opportunities for i…
Thousands Drawn to Main Street
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Looking for a day of fun, music and art that the entire family will enjoy?
Fight the Bite, Net a Village, Save Lives
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Special Interest | Issue: October 2013
Kairos 10, a nonprofit organization dedicated to wiping out malaria in Ghana, has enjoyed great success in protecting over 72,000 people from this vicious disease th…
Could Your Old Driveway Use Some Curb Appeal?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: October 2013
As a homeowner in northeastern Oklahoma, you’ve probably already discovered that winter snow, ice and corrosive salt take their toll on your home’s driveway.
Learning Disabilities Fall Conference
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Bullying is not good, by any means. But bullying kids with learning disabilities can cause life-long negative repercussions.
Don’t Get Trampled by the “Herd”
By: Linda Rainwater | Category: Professional Services | Issue: October 2013
It can feel comfortable when you’re in the midst of a herd – but it can lead to places where, as an investor, you don’t want to go.
Over 40 Years of Success
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2013
Lucas Metal Works uses high-quality steel to produce building and roofing materials, agricultural equipment and custom welding.
Mabee Center Inducted into Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: October 2013
James D. Smith, director of marketing and business development for the Mabee Center, is proud to announce the induction of the Mabee Center into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (OMHF).
Light Up Your Evening
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Restaurants | Issue: October 2013
McDonald’s in Owasso extends a special invitation to join them for a unique Candlelight Dinner on October 10 (76th Street) and October 24 (Hwy. 20 and Hwy.
Fall Fun for Everyone
By: Susan Erler | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
There is just something about fall that encourages outdoor activities and a desire to get back to basics.
No Need to Shell Out Big Bucks for Fun
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: October 2013
The 5th annual Pecan and Fun Fest will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 20 from noon to 5 p.m. What better way to celebrate f…
Tulsa Oktoberfest Brings Tradition and New Experiences
By: Stacey Roggendorff | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Tulsa’s largest fall festival turns 35 this year.
Feel at Home at Your Gym
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: October 2013
Established by Chad and Tara Gerstmeyer in 2010, Optimal Fitness is rapidly becoming Owasso’s favorite headquarters for all things related to personal training, exercise and nutrition.
OSU Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Hervert
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: October 2013
John Hervert, D.O., completed his residency with the Oklahoma State University Medical Center last June and began his practice of internal medicine in July with the OSU Medical Group.
Honesty Still the Best Policy
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: October 2013
Tim Miller became the owner of Owasso Auto Care in 2012.
Arrr You Ready for a Show, Matey?
By: Kim Thornhill | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Make plans to get swept away for a timeless adventure with Owasso Community Theatre Company’s production of “Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen” by Craig Sodaro.
Owasso Can Hardly Wheat for Harvest Festival
By: Susan Erler | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Outdoor activities and the cool, fall weather go hand in hand.
John Deere and a Whole Lot Mower
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: October 2013
P&K Equipment was formed in 1985. Company owner is Dr. Barry Pollard of Pollard Farms. Dr. Pollard is also a leading neurosurgeon known around the country for his skills and expertise.
Guard Your Keepsakes
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: October 2013
Seven years ago, a flood surged through my house, destroying practically everything I owned.
Men: Look, Feel and Perform Better
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: October 2013
Results Medical Spa is a comprehensive, full-service medical and wellness spa providing non-surgical treatment to men and women who want to make the best of how they look, feel and perform.
Reveal Clear Skin
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: October 2013
It is no surprise that many of us devote plenty of attention to heart-healthy foods and liver-boosting nutrients; however, many still neglect the body’s largest organ, our skin.
Re-Leaf for Your Trees
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2013
S&W Tree Specialists is a well-respected, family-owned and operated business.
Love Your Life After Retirement
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Real Estate | Issue: October 2013
Silver Arrow Estates in Broken Arrow is a Holiday Retirement community where you’ll find independent retirement living at the highest standard.
Superior Has Its Ducts in a Row
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Professional Services | Issue: October 2013
Uneven temperatures throughout your home?
The Screwtape Letters
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: October 2013
“A humorous and lively stage adaptation...The devil has rarely been given his due more perceptively and eruditely…Clever and satirical,” wrote Wilborn Hampton, The New York Times.
Hike for Healing
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Professional Services | Issue: October 2013
The 3rd annual Hike for Healing takes place on Saturday, October 5 at Turkey Mountain.
Plot Your October Schedule at Tulsa Garden Center
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
The Tulsa Garden Center has many wonderful events coming up in the month of October! The annual Fall Sale of African Violets and other gesneriads will be held Saturday, October 5.
Hop on the Chuck Wagon
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
Will Rogers’ birthday is November 4, which means that Claremore – the hometown of Rogers – is planning their annual Will Rogers Days celebration.
Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Risky Behavior
By: Amy Graham | Category: Education | Issue: October 2013
As a parent, you play a vital role in helping your child avoid risky behaviors.
Fundraiser for Local Boy Battling Rare Genetic Disorder
By: Cheena Pazzo | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2013
The Gordon family is working hard to raise awareness for their son, who is battling a rare genetic disorder called Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) or…
Individualized Learning Programs Enhance Your Child’s Education
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Education | Issue: September 2013
There are many factors that influence a family’s decision to pursue their child’s education independent of the public school system.
Rise of the Blue Phoenix
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: September 2013
With seven buffets, including three hot bars, two fruit and salad bars, one sushi bar and a Hibachi grill, the owners of Blue Phoenix Buffet & Sushi like offering tr…
Claremore’s Biggest Festival Returns
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
An estimated 30,000 people will converge in Claremore September 5-7 to enjoy lots of free award-winning musical performances, a competitive chili cook-off, a vocal…
UPCLOSE Concert Series Brings Patrons Closer to Performers
By: Christina Dixon | Category: Other | Issue: September 2013
Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center excitedly reveals who takes its stage for UPCLOSE, the second annual concert series that encourages audience interaction and conv…
Car Country Can Help
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Automotive | Issue: September 2013
A worried mother walked through the doors of Car Country in Claremore recently. It was over 100 degrees outside. Her air conditioner had just quit and she had a small child in the car.
Fit to Teach Zumba after Knee Surgery
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2013
Jennifer Coffey is a certified fitness instructor in Tulsa who is passionate about helping her clients become fit, healthy and happy.
Get Well Without Surgery
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2013
If you take time to check out the Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center website (www.eooc.com), testimonials reveal what Dr. Steven Hardage wants to convey to his patients
The Lucky Seven
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
Friday the 13th may just prove to be one of the luckiest nights of the year for those who attend the production of “The Lucky Seven”, written by local playwright Mark Ogle.
Under New Leadership
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Financial Services | Issue: September 2013
Since opening its doors to the Claremore community in 1996, Grand Bank has seen many technological changes and advancements in order to better serve its customers.
Boutique Cute at Bargain Prices
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Retail | Issue: September 2013
You’ve probably seen their ads and heard their commercials, but you may not know what the Just Between Friends sale is all about. Is it a buying club? Do you have to be a member?
Free Financial Classes for All
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Other | Issue: September 2013
We have all heard the saying that money makes the world go ‘round.
Lighten Your Load
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: September 2013
When it comes to concrete, many homeowners and contractors face a recurring challenge – most concrete companies require minimum load orders, and often these requirem…
Over 40 Years of Success
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: September 2013
Lucas Metal Works uses high-quality steel to produce building and roofing materials, agricultural equipment and custom welding.
Guides, Gear, Rods and Rifles
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
From guides to gear and rods to rifles – all your hunting and fishing needs will be met as more than 100 vendors from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri ar…
Four Reasons to Go Mobile
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: September 2013
It’s late at night; you’re in bed relaxing with a book on your iPad and your significant other leans over and says, “Oh, I put gas in my truck today – is there…
Start the Conversation
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Professional Services | Issue: September 2013
Rice Funeral Service & Cremation Center has a long legacy of providing high-quality service to Rogers County communities for nearly 70 years.
Ride for Kids
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
On Sunday, September 15 motorcycles from all over will come together and ride in support for children afflicted with brain tumors.
Rogers County Fair Celebrating 99th Year
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
A fireworks show will kick off the opening night of the 99th annual Rogers County Fair on Thursday, September 12 at 9 p.m. According to Lisa Rogers, marketing coordinato…
Claremore’s Got Talent
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
Claremore’s Got Talent and so does Inola, Chelsea, Oologah and the rest of Rogers County.
Get Inspired to Redecorate On a Budget
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: September 2013
When you walk through the door of Rust & Ruffles, the merchandise available will not only surprise you, but you just might be inspired by some of the repurposed it…
A Season of Classic Nostalgia
By: Steve James | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
Sapulpa Community Theatre invites you to celebrate their 35th anniversary by joining them for a season of “Classic Nostalgia,” with presentations of well-known works…
Your Home for Superior Insurance Solutions
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Professional Services | Issue: September 2013
John C. Sawyer and Wes Phillips merged and founded Sawyer Phillips & Associates in January of 2010.
Painting Is Part of His Heritage
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: September 2013
You might say that paint runs in Steve Rainwater’s veins.
Go Team!
By: Susan Erler | Category: Other | Issue: September 2013
“Let’s Go, Pokes!” “Boomer Sooner!” “Go Rams!” The cheers have already begun across Oklahoma!
Save the Date for “The Event” of the Year
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
Mark your calendar for September 19 and 20.
An Evening of Wine & Roses
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
Memorable wines, romantic moonlight and the heady fragrance of roses all combine to create a magical experience at Tulsa Garden Center’s 19th annual An Evening of Wine & Roses.
It’s Greek to Me
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
The Tulsa Greek Festival is the longest-running ethnic festival in Tulsa.
Troubled by Sleep Problems or Chronic Pain?
By: Value News | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2013
According to Terry Bennett, D.M.D. of the Tulsa TMJ Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders Clinic, millions of people are affected by sleep problems or chronic pain. &n…
Paint Any Surface with No Prep
By: Susan Erler | Category: Retail | Issue: September 2013
Sheila Giannelli knows how to face a challenge head on and come out on top.
Will Rogers Park Steeped in History
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2013
Crystal Campbell is on a mission. In the spring of 2012, the mother of four accompanied her daughter’s class on a field trip to an Owasso park. At first, Campbell was excited.
Sushi Bar Discovers the Perfect Recipe for Success
By: Susan Erler | Category: Other | Issue: August 2013
Few times in your life a situation presents itself for which there are no words.
Water for Wellness
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: August 2013
Water is the most important thing you can put in your body. And healthy water is even more beneficial.
Turn Back the Hands of Time
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Other | Issue: August 2013
It is common for people to develop noticeable sun damage on their hands as they age, and veins and tendons become more apparent as hands lose volume and firmness over the years.
RV Dealership Setting the Standard
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: August 2013
Bob Hurley is one of the most respected and largest automotive dealers in the state of Oklahoma. In January of this year, he and business partner Kim Siex opened the doors of Bob Hurley RV.
Bringing the World to Broken Arrow
By: Value News | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: August 2013
Bringing the world to Broken Arrow has been the mission of the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center since its opening five years ago.
Back-to-School Shopping Without Straining Your Budget
By: Susan Erler | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2013
Being a mom at back-to-school time can be so stressful.
Nostalgic Toy Makes Comeback
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2013
A favorite stuffed animal—originating in the Victorian Era—is making a comeback, especially at Country Grannie’s Playhouse in Inola.
Not Just Any Knee Doc
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: August 2013
When Judy Bates of Chelsea, Okla. had Dr. LaButti perform a replacement on her right knee, she had two main goals – to walk without a limp and to walk up and down stairs normally.
Striving to be the Best, Not the Biggest
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: August 2013
Dynamic Door Service is a small, trustworthy, reliable family-owned company that has been doing business for over 48 years.
A Cut Above
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: August 2013
As the newest hair salon in town, Elizabeth Jean Salon opened its doors on June 4, with the official ribbon cutting and open house on July 9.
EXIT Realty Announces Open Call for Real Estate Agents
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Real Estate | Issue: August 2013
Sally Perez and Rena McBee, co-owners of EXIT Realty Connexx, are on the forefront of a paradigm shift in the real estate market, and they are inviting like-minded agents to join them.
Charity Bunco Tournament Returns to Inola
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: August 2013
Nothing creates more excitement in this rural Oklahoma community than a friendly game of Bunco, especially when it’s for a good cause.
Free Yourself From Tobacco
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2013
When Tyler Lewis opened Liberty Vapor in Catoosa in February, he had no idea how quickly the electronic cigarette business would take off.
Family Owned and Operated Is the Foundation for Marc Miller Buick GMC
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: August 2013
Many of you will remember Ernie Miller Pontiac GMC.
Over 40 Years Experience in Treating Pain
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: August 2013
Getting his patients out of pain as quickly as possible has been Dr. Joseph E. Mitchell’s goal since he began his chiropractic practice over 40 years ago.
Great Food for a Great Cause
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: August 2013
The best cooks from all over will descend upon the Deco District and line the streets with grills, steaks and smiles when the fifth annual Oklahoma Championship Steak Co…
Teach Kids about Money with Hands-On Approach
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: August 2013
It’s never too early to start teaching your children about money, how to earn it, how to save it and how to spend it wisely.
Jeremiah Crew 24-7 at The Rock Church
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Education | Issue: August 2013
Jeremiah 24:7 (NIV): “I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD.
Health Tips from Rogers County Health Department
By: Value News | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: August 2013
Preventing WNV Rogers County Health Department officials encourage Rogers County residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West …
A Not-So-Small Small Animal Hospital
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Pets | Issue: August 2013
With seven doctors and over 40 on staff to support them, SAHO (Small Animal Hospital of Owasso) is one of the largest animal hospitals in Green Country.
New Additions to South Pointe
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: August 2013
Parts and Service Director Ben Perry recently announced the addition of Service Advisor Rebecca Speck to the South Pointe Chevrolet service team.
More Than a Tile Store
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: August 2013
Tony Sementi believes in “under promising and over delivering” to his customers.
Where Pizza Gets Personal
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: August 2013
Every pizza lover has had to play the game.
Safe, Transparent and Fair
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2013
For 30 years, Tulsa Gold & Gems has been providing excellent service and top dollar to customers who sell or borrow against gold, silver, platinum and diamonds.
Support Tulsa Greek Festival and Celebrate in Style
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2013
Tonya Van Zandt Boone, chair of VIP Night, invites business and private donors to mark their calendars for Sunday, September 15 for a special night to honor supporters o…
Building Blocks to a Successful Soccer Future
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: August 2013
As a parent, have you ever been confused about what choices to make for your children? There are so many things to consider when raising children, from what foods to eat to what sports to play.
Feel Good About How You Look
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2013
In honor of back-to-school days in August, Twisted Soul Sisters in Bixby will introduce great themed clothing and accessory items for local schools including Bixby, Broken Arrow, Union, and Jenks.
Ropers Share Will’s Passion for Flying
By: Pat Reeder | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: August 2013
Joe Bacon, Martha Swartz and Tom Egbert are new-found friends with a common bond. They are fans of Will Rogers; all are Will Rogers Memorial Museum Ropers (docents). And they love flying.
Individualized Learning Programs Enhance Your Child’s Education
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Education | Issue: July 2013
There are many factors that influence a family’s decision to pursue their child’s education independent of the public school system.
Stars and Stripes in Sapulpa
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Financial Services | Issue: July 2013
As firework stands across green country prepare for a blast on the 4th of July, American Heritage Bank is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the 17th annual f…
Canoe Brook: Charm, Culture, Traditions and a Sense of Family
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: July 2013
Canoe Brook is Tulsa’s newest Assisted Living and Alzheimers Care Community. The center opened doors in December of 2009 where it today hosts two floors of memor…
Spectacular New Fireworks Featured at the Castle
By: Renee Profitt | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: July 2013
The Castle of Muskogee, Oklahoma’s 37,000-square-foot fireworks showroom keeps working to improve everyone’s enjoyment on the Fourth.
Bringing the Past Full Circle
By: Justin Johnson | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2013
Mark your calendar to celebrate the Circle Cinema’s 85th birthday on July 15.
Fishing, Fun & Fireworks for the Family
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: July 2013
Fishing, fireworks, fun and music is on tap for the annual 4th of July celebration scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. that Thursday at Claremore Lake Park.
Add Long-lasting Quality to Your Home
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Interior Retail | Issue: July 2013
Consolidated Builders Supply began operations in Oklahoma City 27 years ago and have done business in Tulsa for five years.
Regain Your Footing
By: Sara Dale | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: July 2013
The activity level of Toby Jenkins, Executive Director of Oklahomans for Equality, is leaps and bounds above what it once was.
A Personal Plan For Health and Fitness
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: July 2013
There are four Draper Family GNC stores in the Metro-Tulsa area.
Stepping into Back-to-School
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2013
Felts Shoes is a family-owned business with a mission of providing great customer service. The staff understands the value of service in creating loyal customers…
Earning Customer Trust
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: July 2013
Shane Wohl, Service Director for Fowler Toyota of Tulsa, has spent most of his 13 years in automotive service with a local Toyota dealership and with a dealership in Texas.
Cajun, Crafts and Music
By: Kathleen Pixley | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: July 2013
On Thursday July 4 Grand Lake Festivals will host its annual Arts, Crafts, Music and Cajun Festival in the air-conditioned comfort of the Grove Civic Center.
Varicose Veins Hurt More Than Your Vanity
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: July 2013
What causes varicose veins? According to Dr. Hrdlicka, there can be several contributing factors, including genetics and heredity.
Building with Pride
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: July 2013
Whether you need a storage building, a pole barn, loafing shed, a metal garage, a cabin or another portable building, Inola Portable Buildings & Pole Barns can meet your needs.
A Prescription for Summer Fun
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2013
J&J Pharmacy has been proudly serving the Claremore community for nearly three decades. Located in the Nemar Center, and in addition to housing a full-service …
Quick Maintenance Happens Here
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: July 2013
Whenever you think vehicle maintenance, think fast with Joe Marina Honda Express Service. The dealership’s Service & Parts Director Cliff Koger says that all…
LIFE's Senior Living Fair
By: Carol Carter | Category: Special Interest | Issue: July 2013
More than 50 exhibitors will line the walkways of Promenade Mall, offering older adults and their families the opportunity to talk with local experts in aging services a…
Sparkling Customer Service
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2013
Moody’s Jewelry has helped the Tulsa area shine since 1944. With a reputation for fine quality and excellent customer service, this family-owned business is practically a Tulsa area institution.
Nutritional Supplements Can Give You an Edge
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: July 2013
Doesn’t it seem as though there is a pill or a quick fix for anything you desire these days? This is especially true when it comes to the weight loss and the fitness industry.
Earn, Save and Dazzle
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2013
When Aya Johnson went to a fundraising car wash while she was still living in California over a year ago, she never expected to find a new business direction.
RCB Bank Car Giveaway
By: Jocelyn Wood | Category: Financial Services | Issue: July 2013
Want to save money at the gas pump?
Want to Recapture Your Mojo?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: July 2013
Laura Bilbruck, M.D., is the Medical Director of RESULTS Medical Spa, one of the Metro Tulsa’s newest and most comprehensive full-service medical and wellness spas.&nb…
Rhema Lights the Way for Independence Day
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: July 2013
On Sunday, June 30, Rhema Bible Church will present Rockets Over Rhema, a special celebration for the entire family.
Rogers County School Supply Drive Prepares 16th Annual Giveaway
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2013
Can you remember your first day of school each August? You were excited because your backpack was filled with new supplies like crayons, pencils and pens, notebook paper and notebooks.
Health and Fitness Resources are Offered With Smiles and Convenience at Shakes Alive Wellness Lounge.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: July 2013
As more Tulsans are getting serious about their health and fitness, Shakes Alive Wellness Lounge is becoming a hub for a growing community in search of support, information, activities and products.
Social Security Disability Law: “It’s All We Do.”
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: July 2013
Social Security Law Center, LLC, has been in business since 1990 and is one of the largest firms providing Social Security representation in the State of Oklahoma. …
An Evening of Music Under the Stars
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: July 2013
Every summer, the Starlight Concert Series brings quality, live music to diverse audiences in Tulsa.
Tulsa Herb Society, 25 Years and “Growing”
By: Tina Lynn | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: July 2013
The Tulsa Herb Society is celebrating their 25th anniversary as a gardening society, therefore preparing for another exciting, yet informative educational event.&n…
Rock out with the Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Special Interest | Issue: July 2013
The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society have been in existence since 1958.
Met The Money Maven?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: July 2013
No doubt you’ve read articles by The Money Maven in Value News and wondered just who she was and where she got all that knowledge and experience. The Money Maven…
Summer Family Fun
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2013
From the Australian outback to the Venezuelan jungles, World Outreach Church is committed to sharing the powerful truths of faith and healing. It is in this spirit…
Dr. MacLeod Joins A Family Dentist
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: June 2013
Dr. Dennis Carlile has announced that Dr. Brittany MacLeod has joined the staff of A Family Dentist in Broken Arrow.
Cutting-Edge Garage Doors and Technology
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: June 2013
Chuck Billy and Assurance Overhead Doors serve the metro area including Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Owasso, Collinsville and other surrounding communities.
Bill Knight Lincoln Receives President’s Award
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: June 2013
Bill Knight Lincoln, located at 41st and Memorial, was awarded Ford Motor Company’s coveted President’s Award for 2012.
Black Hat Launches Roofing Division
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: June 2013
Black Hat was founded in 1977 when David E. Harris began passing out informational flyers about the establishment of their new chimney cleaning business.
Tulsa’s Newest RV Superstore
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: June 2013
Tulsa’s newest RV superstore opened doors in January of this year.
Tee Off to Support Catoosa Businesses
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: June 2013
For 13 years, the Catoosa Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament has drawn hundreds of golfers who love the game and enjoy supporting local businesses.
Chalk It Up!
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: June 2013
“Chalk It Up!” is the colorful and inspired Broken Arrow art festival that received the Award of Excellence in 2012 from the State of Oklahoma Recreation & Parks Society.
Stay Classy, Claremore
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: June 2013
Classy Curves has been providing an alternative to strenuous exercise to the people of Rogers County for a year and a half.
Disability Insurance Often Overlooked
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Professional Services | Issue: June 2013
When you walk into David Merriman’s office and look directly to your right, you will see a mahogany colored shelf filled with memorabilia from David’s life and, most…
Pain-Free Knees, Please
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: June 2013
In the last year, Kathy Stone, of Poteau, has had both knees replaced by Dr. Ronald S. LaButti.
Preventative Maintenance for Your Carpet
By: Susan Erler | Category: Other | Issue: June 2013
Everyone is used to having preventative maintenance done on their car. We schedule preventative care appointments with our dentist.
Upscale Mexican Cuisine Arriving in Claremore
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: June 2013
Claremore and the surrounding area is in for a treat when the doors of El Banquete Mexican Grille open this summer in the former Pepper’s Grill, located at 1331 W. Will Rogers Blvd.
Black Gold Days Are Back
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2013
The 35th annual Black Gold Days, a celebration commemorating the 1905 discovery of oil in Glenpool, will be Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 23.
Get Your Glow On
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: June 2013
Jenny Maschino-Guthrie has a passion for helping women look and feel their best. That passion led her to develop the skills necessary to offer aesthetics and quality skin care.
Impacting Lives on a Daily Basis
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2013
Goodwill Industries of Tulsa has been a good steward of the community resources entrusted to them.
Grove Festival Is No Second Fiddle
By: Kathleen Pixley | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2013
The American Heritage Music Festival will be June 6, 7 and 8 in the Grove Civic Center, with evening activities and entertainment at Snider’s Camp on June 6 and 7.
Live From The Village
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2013
Fourth generation Tulsan Sharon King Davis and her three daughters, Kasey Davis, Kelley Davis Chilcoat and Kalen Davis, continue their family tradition of nearly 60 years.
Is Your Driveway in a State of Decay?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: June 2013
LCI Concrete specializes in the pouring, scoring and polishing of concrete used to complement your home by helping give it a pleasing curb appeal or a comfortable backyard living environment.
MAD Chicks Make it Happen
By: Mary Bransford | Category: Professional Services | Issue: June 2013
As a business owner, you need to stay one step ahead of your competition by being the first to know about the latest communications trends and strategies. Comp…
5 Ways to Protect Your Money While Traveling
By: Denise Meyer | Category: Financial Services | Issue: June 2013
You’ve been saving for your vacation all year. You’ve scheduled time off, made your travel arrangements; you’re packed and ready to go.
Don’t Bark Up the Wrong Tree Company
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: June 2013
Bryan Merseburgh and Robby Mizumura are no strangers to tree and plant healthcare and maintenance.
Sapulpa’s Best Kept Secret
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2013
Sapulpa Community Theatre President Sherry Whisman says the best kept secret in Sapulpa is the Sapulpa Community Theatre (SCT).
Social Security Disability Law: “It’s All We Do.”
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Professional Services | Issue: June 2013
Social Security Law Center, LLC, has been in business since 1990 and is one of the largest firms providing Social Security representation in the State of Oklahoma. …
Taking Away the Pain
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: June 2013
A trip to Minnesota in September, 2011 to visit relatives for a month left Claremore resident Barbara Moonen in pain – so much pain that it affected her sleep and he…
Putting for a Cause
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: June 2013
Two organizations dedicated to helping area youth reach their full potential are celebrating their 10th annual Steaks and Sticks Golf Tournament on Friday, June 21 at th…
Take the Family South to Tijuana’s in Bixby
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Restaurants | Issue: June 2013
Tijuana’s Grill & Cantina is owned by Francisco Barbosa. Mr. Barbosa has been running Tijuana’s for about nine years, when he and his brother opened up their original location in Tulsa.
Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: June 2013
Owner Randy Sissom began doing business as Tulsa Stone and Brick Works in 2001. The original company, Tulsa Brick Works, originated 50 years ago by Randy’s father, was solely in residential housing.
World’s Richest Noodling Tournament Coming to Claremore
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: June 2013
Kaleb Summers likes a challenge. He confesses to being an adrenaline junkie.
Causby to Serve as Chief Lending Officer
By: Kelli Sowell | Category: Financial Services | Issue: May 2013
Topper Causby has been named Chief Lending Officer (CLO) and Executive Vice President at AVB Bank.
Fresh Food for Residents in Need
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: May 2013
Since opening BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center in 2010, founders Malissa Spacek and Dr. James Campbell have wondered what to do with the bare plot of land they own directly adjacent to the building.
Kids Bowl Free This Summer
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2013
The last day of school is only a few weeks away, and parents are wondering how they can keep their kids entertained and out of trouble this summer – without dropping a wad of cash.
Rise and Shine for Rooster Days
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: May 2013
Bring the family out to Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days, the oldest festival in the state of Oklahoma! This year will commemorate the 82nd event and will be held May 10-12, 2013.
Something Bugging You?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: May 2013
Bug Force owner Darryl Grimm sells Greenway Formula 7 products at a Tulsa business location and online.
Crawfish Invade Tulsa
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Restaurants | Issue: May 2013
On Saturday, May 18, you are invited to experience a bit of Cajun cuisine right here in Tulsa.
Prepare Thyself for Merriment
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2013
Travel to 1539 Castleton for the Castle of Muskogee’s Oklahoma Renaissance Festival.
Fostering Hope
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Special Interest | Issue: May 2013
Foster parents are truly special individuals.
Sip, Savor & Shop
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013
Claremore is the place to be for great food, family-friendly fun, free entertainment and much more on Saturday, May 4 as downtown kicks off its Sip, Savor & Shop eve…
Living Longer, Living Stronger
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013
Thousands of Oklahomans live with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, stroke, arthritis, and pain.
Get Hip to Dr. LaButti
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: May 2013
n 2012, Kathy Hill, of Tulsa, had her right hip replaced by Dr. Ronald LaButti. “I’d had my left hip replaced in 2003,” Kathy says.
Stiletto Sprint for Success
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Other | Issue: May 2013
While Dress for Success Tulsa has watched many of the 1,167 women suited last year alone cross the employment finish line, it is now time to cheer on volunteers, contr…
Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: May 2013
Most people will agree – shaving or waxing unwanted body hair is frustrating, time-consuming, and a big hassle. And no one wants razor burn or stubble!
Our Family Taking Care of Yours
By: Susan Erler | Category: Pets | Issue: May 2013
Nothing is more important than the health of your family members, and that includes your four-legged family members too.
Fitness on the Green
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: May 2013
If you are not familiar with Guthrie Green, here’s a great opportunity to get acquainted.
You Can Count on Granite
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: May 2013
The term “flipping” has become popular in the real estate world in the past decade; in fact, there are even several television shows dedicated to the subject.
Honoring Legacy by Continuing Tradition
By: Susan Erler | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013
Many traditions come and go these days. In fact, traditions seem to last only a short time before they fall to the wayside due to lack of interest or lack of support.
Saving Lives One Net at a Time
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Special Interest | Issue: May 2013
Kairos 10 was founded in 2010 as a result of medical mission trips and a desire to treat children with malaria.
Need a Yard Makeover?
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: May 2013
Lawns By Nature owner Andrew Martin is excited to be celebrating his company’s 16th anniversary this year.
Time for Spring Cleaning
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: May 2013
Owner Maggie Reyes started her business, Lucas Premier Cleaning, four years ago.
Trail Days King and Queen
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Restaurants | Issue: May 2013
As a new business owner in 1995, Tim Rich was initiated into the spirit of the Owasso community when he was dumped onto a parking lot from the bed of a red Radio Flyer, …
Art Bike Tulsa
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013
Each year the National MS Society Oklahoma hosts a variety of special fundraising events for the purpose of raising awareness about multiple sclerosis.
Savings and Variety Abound Downtown
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: May 2013
If shopping is on your agenda for May, downtown Claremore is the place to be.
Yesterday You Said Tomorrow
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: May 2013
Muhammad Ali once said, “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men…Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare.
Everything You Need for Spring
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: May 2013
“Regardless of geographical region or culture gardening is perhaps the most common and shared experience of Nature,” said S. Kelley Harrell.
Quality Health Care that Costs Less
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: May 2013
When was the last time you left a doctor’s visit and felt like you mattered?
Solutions to Stop Texting and Driving
By: Shelly Robinson | Category: Automotive | Issue: May 2013
We’ve all experienced it, driving down the highway or pulling up to a four-way stop and plainly seeing other drivers staring at their cell phones instead of paying attention to the road.
Rev Up Your Savings
By: Jocelyn Wood | Category: Financial Services | Issue: May 2013
Refinancing your vehicle loan (for a land or water cruiser) could save you money.
Protect Your Identity
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Financial Services | Issue: May 2013
RCI Insurance Group in Claremore will host a free Community Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Reveal Yourself
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: May 2013
Several months ago, when Nicole McGinnis opened Reveal Salon & Aesthetics, she wanted to create more than just a place where people could come for skin, hair and nai…
Honoring Loved Ones with Dignity
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Professional Services | Issue: May 2013
For those who are left behind, a funeral provides an opportunity to celebrate the life and accomplishments of a loved one -- a chance to say goodbye.
Simplifying Plumbing Problems
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: May 2013
“Robertson Plumbing Supply has the largest inventory of repair parts in the state,” says owner Eric Danels.
All Gave Some and Some Gave All
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Education | Issue: May 2013
“All Gave Some and Some Gave All.” This is the theme of the Oklahoma Military Academy Alumni Reunion on June 7-8 at Rogers State University, and the public is invite…
Day Camp for Kids
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013
Janis Fraley, director of the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Broken Arrow, is looking forward to the organization’s annual Summer Day Camp.
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013
The 24th annual Route 66 Blowout Car Show and Festival returns to Sapulpa Main Street on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. With 46 different classes for cars an…
Route 66 Salsa Festival
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013
On Saturday, June 1, the Sapulpa Rotary Club will hold its 6th annual Route 66 Salsa Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Courthouse Plaza parking lot (222 E. Dewey).
Gold Standard at Silver Arrow
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: May 2013
“We wish we had made the move here sooner!” is what Managers Paul and Vicki Thielker will tell you they hear most often from new residents.
Find that Special Something
By: Susan Erler | Category: Gifts & Decor | Issue: May 2013
April showers bring May flowers, but the month of May also brings many special occasions, each a gift-giving opportunity for loved ones and close friends.
Golf to Help Save Oklahoma Children
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Special Interest | Issue: May 2013
The Demand Project was founded by Jason and Kristin Weis.
Where Friends and Family Connect
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: May 2013
Walk through the doors of the Victorian-era house and you’ll see pink everywhere.
Old-Fashioned Customer Service
By: Susan Erler | Category: Retail | Issue: May 2013
Located off the main roads in Owasso is an unassuming small building that many drive by every day, never realizing that inside those walls lies an impressive collect…
Outdoor Soccer Returns to Tulsa
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: May 2013
On July 13, 1985, the Tulsa Roughnecks of the North American Soccer League played their final match at the original Driller’s Stadium at 15th and Yale.
Run for the Roses
By: Kyle Johnston | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013
Spring has sprung and excitement is in the air as Tulsa Boys’ Home prepares for its 9th annual Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby party.
Sugar and Spice and Everything Sassy
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Retail | Issue: May 2013
If you’re a Southern girl with spunk and class, Kelly Corey and Marti Coleman can outfit, adorn, and style both your body and abode. As the name implies, Twisted Soul Sisters is anything but the norm.
Richest Noodling Showdown Comes to Claremore
By: Tanya Andrews | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2013
Claremore is known for its many Oklahoma legends.
Serve for Youth
By: Liz Cary | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2013
May is tennis month! If you enjoy tennis at any level, consider playing in the fourth annual Serve for Youth tennis tournament in Claremore, Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19.
Top Rodeo Competitors on Board
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2013
The Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo has always been a popular venue for cowboys and cowgirls on their way to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas each year.
Happy Pets While You’re Away
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Pets | Issue: April 2013
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anyone with a pet can relate to this quote – our dogs, cats, horses, reptiles and birds…
Assistance for Seniors and Their Families
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: April 2013
When the time comes to transition an elderly loved one out of their home and into an assisted living facility, nursing home or similar type of community, numerous questions arise.
Boots and BBQ
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
Most people consider barbecue to be true American cuisine. But some may not know just how truly American this creation is.
Night at the Museum
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2013
On Friday, April 19, the Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum will host its first “Night at the Museum” fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will take …
Fido Fun Run
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Pets | Issue: April 2013
Dog owners: mark your calendars for April 27, 2013!
Singing for the Community Since 1986
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
With a mixture of music – from old casual songs to more modern ones – the Claremore Community Chorus invites the public to attend their free concert set for Tuesda…
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: April 2013
Community Home Health, Inc. (CHH) has been providing home health services for over 20 years.
BEE a S-T-A-R
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
Spelling bees have been around since the 1800s, and the first National Spelling Bee was held in 1925 (with the winning word being “gladiolus”).
Two Knee Replacements, One Surgeon
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: April 2013
Leroy Moore, of Tulsa, had both knees replaced with Dr. Ronald LaButti. “I had cartilage removed from my left knee in 1969 and had the same operation on the right knee in 1983,” Leroy says.
Raising Funds for a Cause
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
Handcrafted soaps and body products, woodcraft products, boutique items and home décor, along with other items will be available at the 2nd Annual Spring Craft Show hos…
Exit this Way, Please
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Other | Issue: April 2013
After completing their first year in business, EXIT Realty has established themselves in Tulsa as a realty company that is bounding above the rest. Established in …
Rope in Family Fun
By: Tanya Andrews | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: April 2013
Visit Claremore welcomes the 8th Annual Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo (GCCRR), coming April 26 and 27.
Legacy of Healing
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: April 2013
Many know by now that Dr. Wanda Harris, beloved friend, physician and healer, recently passed away.
Spring Cleaning and Earning
By: Susan Erler | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2013
Are you overwhelmed with the clutter of toys, outgrown sports equipment, old movies, and piles of your children’s clothing that don’t fit any longer?
Receive Your Full Retirement Benefits
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Financial Services | Issue: April 2013
Linda Rainwater is an Edward Jones Financial Advisor who believes in investing her time to understand what her clients are working toward before investing their money.
Free Haircut for Locks of Love
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: April 2013
Spring is in the air, and now is the perfect time to change up your appearance with a fresh new look.
Enriching Young Lives
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Education | Issue: April 2013
For the past 35 years, the mission of Mustard Seed Christian Preschool, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Claremore, has been to create an environment where c…
Walk MS Tulsa
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2013
Be inspired. Get connected.
New Boutique Is Taking Flight
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2013
When their doors opened in downtown Claremore last November, Susan Todd and Cari Bohannan never imagined the wild success of Nesting Necessities & Boutique.
Staying Home on Weekends Is Nutty
By: Susan Erler | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2013
You’ve been there before: it’s Saturday morning and the kids are anxious to get out and do something fun, but you have no idea where you can take them. And in this economy, cost is always a concern.
Dinner Extravaganza to Benefit Charities
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
The Parish of St.
The 411 on IRAS
By: Jocelyn Wood | Category: Financial Services | Issue: April 2013
For anyone who hasn’t figured out what to do with your tax refund, one option might be to make a contribution to your retirement account.
Home of Rustic Elegance
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: April 2013
Owners Clinton and Robin Taylor will soon celebrate one year at their family business, The Refuge Lifestyle.
Relay For Life
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
When one stands on the expanse of lawn, trees and sidewalk in front of the Rogers State University auditorium, it is hard to imagine this park-like setting bustling with…
Church’s Outreach Ministry Is Rock Steady
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
Pastors Billy Joe and Theresa Watts began their outreach ministry at The Rock Church in September of 2007.
Day of Health and Fun for Seniors
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
Free health screenings, great door prizes, free breakfast and lunch, bingo with fabulous prizes and information from local businesses is on tap for the 25th annual Roger…
Tee Off to Help Others
By: Cassie Woods | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
For 28 years, the Rogers County Training Center’s annual Golf Classic has drawn hundreds of golfers who love the game and love helping others.
Can You Walk a Mile in Her Shoes?
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
Four-footed walkers will be joining the cause to bring awareness to and raise funds for domestic violence and sexual assault in Rogers and Mayes Counties, when Safenet S…
Jump In!
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: April 2013
If your children do not know how to swim, now is the time to jump in and enroll them in Sapulpa Aquatics Center’s summer classes!
Vendors Sought for Route 66 Blowout
By: Annette Bowles | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: April 2013
Event organizers are seeking vendors for the Route 66 Blowout – Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show.
Shearing Sheep the Biblical, Historical and Global Way
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2013
Woolly Weekend, an annual event at Shepherd’s Cross, was born from a desire to teach people about sheep, their value and their products.
Lawn Care Company with Credentials
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2013
SoonerLawn has been providing northeast Oklahomans with top-notch lawn service for the past ten years.
There’s a New Crew in Town
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Other | Issue: April 2013
What initially began as a health agency, The Insurance Crew found its start with the upheaval in the market.
Make Your Memories Into Art
By: Susan Erler | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2013
Life moves along at a dizzying pace. Major events happen to all of us and if we don’t take the time to document them, it is easy to forget all the important details.
Grow Your Garden
By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2013
Is it spring yet? Even if you can’t tell by the weather, now’s the time to be planning your garden.
Cash In On Old Treasures
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Other | Issue: April 2013
In this economy, a little extra cash is hard to find, but Tulsa Gold and Gems has the perfect solution.
Don’t Forget Medicine Cabinets During Spring Cleaning
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Special Interest | Issue: April 2013
Those looking for drugs no longer have to meet shady dealers in dark street corners.
Will You Run?
By: Pat Reeder | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2013
It’s time to lace up the running shoes for the 4th annual Will Rogers Memorial Race, which will take runners through the scenic Rogers State University Nature Reserve.…
Spring Brings Swarming Termites
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: March 2013
It’s that time of year, so don’t be surprised when you see pesky termites swarming. These pests usually appear during the month of April and are a “red flag” that termites are in your area.
Superior Patient Care in Your Own Backyard
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: March 2013
They are your neighbors, their children attend school with yours, they shop at the same places you do – they are the radiologists and staff at Advance Imaging. Located at 1110 W. Will Rogers Blvd.
You Won’t Believe Your Eyes
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: March 2013
Walking through the doors of Advanced Vision Center & Eyewear Boutique, located at 860 S. Lynn Riggs Blvd., you may wonder if you are in the right place.
Become a Hero
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2013
Dr. Larry Rice, president, Rogers State University, has been selected to be the chairman for the Rogers County 2013 “HEROES for the American Red Cross” campaign.&nbs…
AVB Bank Announces New President and CEO
By: Kelli Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: March 2013
AVB Bank announced Ted Cundiff has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO). Cundiff will assume his role effective March 1, 2013.
A Cut Above the Rest
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Pets | Issue: March 2013
Patience is one word that Beth Holmes uses to describe her job as a dog groomer. Holmes owns and operates Beth’s Pawfection Dog Grooming.
Paint Inola Green
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2013
As the old adage goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Regardless of the origin of this saying, it is definitely true when it comes to garage sa…
There’s a New Kid in Town
By: Cassie Woods | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2013
With three months now under his belt as the leader of the City of Claremore, City Manager Jim Thomas is already making big plans for forward movement.
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day Downtown
By: Cindy Bissett | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2013
Would you like to win a Pot o’ Gold?
Relief After 30 Years of Knee Pain
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: March 2013
Gary Raleigh, of Owasso, turned to Dr. Ronald LaButti after decades of problems with his right knee. “I’ve had so many injuries to my knee,” says Gary.
Oklahoma’s Largest Wine Tasting Festival
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: March 2013
Enjoy a day of education, fun and celebration of Oklahoma’s wine industry at the 10th annual Flying Fez Wine Festival on Saturday, March 9 at the Bedouin Shrine Temple in Muskogee.
Exceeding Expectations
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: March 2013
Following storm damage, Fowler Chevrolet of Tulsa has spent 18 months with remodeling projects that have brought the family-owned dealership to a high performance standard.
Is It Time Yet?
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: March 2013
Kent Kantor has been repairing, sealing, and staining grout for over 14 years. The most common problem that locals experience in terms of grout care is timing.
Health Care Reform – Pay or Play?
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Financial Services | Issue: March 2013
The Holmes Organisation will present a free seminar, “Health Care Reform – Pay or Play?” on Wednesday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The seminar will be presented …
Shopping for a Cause
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2013
Spring is blooming, and now is the time to stock up on gifts for upcoming graduations, weddings, baby showers and birthday parties.
A Local Classic Is Back
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: March 2013
If you lived in northeastern Oklahoma during the 50s, 60s, or 70s, when you hear the word barbeque the first name that most likely comes to mind is Knotty Pine.
Ladies Day Out
By: Dell Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2013
The eighth annual women’s show, “Ladies Lifestyle Extravaganza,” is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 at the Claremore Expo Center.
Could Your Old Driveway Use Some Curb Appeal?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: March 2013
As a homeowner in northeastern Oklahoma, you’ve probably already discovered that winter snow, ice and corrosive salt take their toll on your home’s driveway.
It’s Time to Draw a Line in the Sand
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: March 2013
These days, fitness centers can be seen all over, each trying to get your attention with hopes of gaining you as a member.
Want WoW White Teeth?
By: JoAnn Frizell& Alisha Bratt | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: March 2013
Local Tulsa dentist Dr. Mark Davis, owner of Perfect Smile, defines his practice as the place where dentistry meets the latest in technology and unparalleled professional expertise.
Spring Clean Your Mortgage
By: Jocelyn Wood | Category: Financial Services | Issue: March 2013
When is the last time you reviewed your mortgage statement? Could a refinance save you money?
Easter Extravaganza
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Special Interest | Issue: March 2013
“Let the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness,” said Floyd W. Tomkins.
Beautiful Living
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: March 2013
It started out over 15 years ago in the old Claremore Armory on the corner of Patti Page and Lynn Riggs Boulevards.
Beautiful Lawns Don’t Happen By Chance
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: March 2013
Clyde Moore said, “There’s one good thing about snow, it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbor’s.” Northeast Oklahomans haven’t received quite enough s…
A Tale Spun of Friendship
By: Terry Grufik | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2013
Spotlight Children’s Theatre will present “Charlotte’s Web” March 1-3 and 8-10 at the Spotlight Theater, 1381 Riverside Dr. in Tulsa.
Get Glowing
By: Susan Erler | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: March 2013
Cold temperatures mixed with overcast, cloudy days and lots of time spent indoors will all soon be a thing of the past.
Have You Been Hurt?
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: March 2013
Many people suffer a serious injury and are unsure what to do next.
Mullin Is a Mainstay
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: February 2013
Mullin Plumbing has been serving Oklahomans for 40 years with offices in Broken Arrow and Oklahoma City.
Buying or Selling a Vehicle?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: February 2013
Monte Freeman is general manager of America’s Auto Auction of Tulsa. He and his team provide services to automobile dealers and the public with two auctions per week throughout most of the year.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2013
Would you like to help change the life of a child forever?
Build Your Child’s Spring Wardrobe
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2013
With spring only a month away, many parents may be examining their children’s wardrobes in anticipation of warmer temperatures, making it the perfect time to visit Chi…
Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: February 2013
Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating – in other words, all things outdoors – will be coming to Claremore for the Outdoor Sporting Expo, March 1-3.
Boogying to Benefit the Community
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2013
Dancers will be jiving, swinging and tangoing their way across the Robson Performing Arts Center stage on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. as part of “A Celebration of Help…
Insuring Small Business Success
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Financial Services | Issue: February 2013
There is an old Native American proverb that says, “Never criticize a man until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.” This saying is often used in reference …
Surgeon Has Knee Up on the Competition
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2013
Roberta Maxwell is one of many patients who came to Dr. Ronald LaButti after having a less than ideal experience with a different doctor.
Focus on Your Photography Skills
By: John Owen | Category: Photography | Issue: February 2013
Nationally known, industry-leading photographers will be presenting a series of classes for professional and would-be professional photographers at the SpiritBank Ev…
Healthy Water, Healthy Living
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Special Interest | Issue: February 2013
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if you drink your daily recommended eight glasses of water from the tap, it will cost you about 50 cents per year. …
Business and Owner You Can Rely On
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: February 2013
“Many people have the concept that all wood refinishing is messy and that remodelers always take longer,” says Gleam Guard owner Tracy Booth.
Get to Goodwill
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2013
Goodwill Industries of Tulsa has reached out to area communities with programs and services, training facilities, and retail stores for 86 years.
You Can Afford to Go to the Doctor
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2013
This flu, cold and virus season has been a real doozy – it’s nearly impossible to go a day without hearing about something “going around” at work, school and throughout the community.
Is It Time Yet?
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: February 2013
Kent Kantor has been repairing, sealing, and staining grout for over 14 years. The most common problem that locals experience in terms of grout care is timing.
You Can’t Go Wrong with Jewelry and Roses
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2013
J. David Jewelry in Broken Arrow makes shopping fun and value-packed with their exquisite gift offerings for Valentine’s Day. J. David is family owned and operated by Joel and Kendra Wiland.
Valentine’s Gifts with a Kick
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2013
Mark your calendars for February 9 and 10 for the Valentine’s Day Arts and Craft Show at the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore.
Make Our Garden Grow
By: Lori Hutson | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: February 2013
The Oklahoma Centennial Botanical Garden recently unveiled its new 25-year master plan and officially launched Phase II of the Garden’s development.
Want WoW White Teeth?
By: JoAnn Frizell& Alisha Bratt | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: February 2013
Local Tulsa dentist Dr. Mark Davis, owner of Perfect Smile, defines his practice as the place where dentistry meets the latest in technology and unparalleled professional expertise.
Enjoy Your Retirement in Style and Ease
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: February 2013
Prairie Rose is a holiday retirement community located at 74th Street and Riverside in Tulsa, and is for anyone 55 years or older looking for an independent retirement…
Get the Right Fit for Your Face and Eyes
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2013
If you wear glasses, you have probably experienced one or more of the annoying problems that you may have assumed just went with the territory of wearing glasses.
Your Car Is Covered for Collision Repairs
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: February 2013
Ralph Higinbotham and his partner, Monte Whitaker, have built Premier Collision Center of Broken Arrow on the principles of quality, service, experience and integrity.
Take Action to Save More Effectively
By: Jocelyn Wood | Category: Financial Services | Issue: February 2013
Saving money doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In fact, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference when it comes to improving your financial health. Take it one small step at a time.
Bouncing BBQ Dinner
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Special Interest | Issue: February 2013
The 8th annual Bouncing BBQ Dinner will benefit the Salvation Army’s youth programs in Broken Arrow on Friday, March 1.
Stone Mill Expands
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: February 2013
Stone Mill Manufactured Stone sprang to life at the beginning of 2009.
Have a Seat, My Sweet
By: Shelly Robinson | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2013
When Kristen (Pallett) LaMont graduated with her degree in interior design from the University of Central Oklahoma this past May, she headed right back to her hometown of Owasso.
Changing Lives through Early Music Education
By: Lou Cleland | Category: Education | Issue: February 2013
Under The Shadow Education International Foundation (UTSEIF) is a public charitable educational non-profit organization created in 2010 for the promotion of early ch…
Wow Your Valentine
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2013
Vincent Anthony Jewelers has locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow.
Revolutionary New Dental Treatment
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Professional Services | Issue: January 2013
Dr. Dennis J. Carlile and staff at A Family Dentist are proud to be offering the revolutionary TruDenta TM system designed to diagnose and treat headaches, migraines, fa…
Help Finding the Right Homes for Seniors
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Professional Services | Issue: January 2013
Do you have an elderly loved one – perhaps your mother, father or a grandparent – whose current home is no longer the best place to live?
Don’t Suffer from Garage Door Grief
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: January 2013
What’s more frustrating than preparing to leave the house for work or an appointment only to find that your garage door cannot be opened because the torsion spring has broken in half?
90-Day Weight Loss Challenge
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Other | Issue: January 2013
Malissa Spacek of BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center has strong concerns over the grim outlook concerning Oklahoma’s obesity percentage, which was at an alarming rate…
Can’t-Miss Shows in February
By: Value News | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: January 2013
The Spotlight Series at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center continues to bring world-class entertainment to Broken Arrow. In February, two very unique shows keep the series going.
Speaking with Faith
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Special Interest | Issue: January 2013
Christian author Carol Round always tells people, “If you had told me when I was younger that I would be speaking in front of large groups of my peers, I would have re…
Helping Inola Grow
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: January 2013
Carolcells: the name of the shop is as unique as the lady who owns it.
One-Stop Shop for Quilters
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: January 2013
In August of last year, Jan Bemies decided to turn a long-time hobby into a business when she opened Claremore’s only specialty fabric store, on the corner of Blue Starr Drive and Davis Avenue.
Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook Off Weekend
By: Cassandra Gaines | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: January 2013
The 9th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook Off is coming upon us. Nothing like smelling the aroma of the many dishes that will be in store for your taste buds.
Knee Pain No More
By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2013
John Burgess of Tulsa underwent knee replacement surgery with Dr. Ronald LaButti in 2011 after over two decades of knee problems. “I was very active…
Emerge with Beautiful, Healthy Skin
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Other | Issue: January 2013
If you have looked in the mirror lately and felt discouraged by the state of your skin, you will be encouraged to know there is hope and help for healthier, younger-looking skin in Tulsa.
Ladies, Make Fitness Convenient and Fun
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2013
With the New Year inevitably comes the typical fitness frenzy.
Larger Location for Fitness Time
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2013
With an additional 1,000 square feet, vaulted ceilings, a suspended wood floor in the aerobic room and other amenities, Fitness Time for Ladies is open for busines…
Suffering from Sinuses?
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2013
Many times people think they have a cold or sinus infection, when what they are experiencing is allergy induced sinusitis.
Weight Loss Can Change Your Life
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: January 2013
Kathy Trevino had been overweight her entire life, from childhood throughout her teenage and adult years.
Live an Optimal Life
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2013
It’s another new year, and we all know what that means – it seems as though everyone we come across is resolving to lose weight and get fit.
Outdoor Sporting Exhibitors May Apply Now
By: Cindy Bissett | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: January 2013
Mark your calendars for March 1-3 for the Outdoor Sporting Expo to be held at the Claremore Expo Center. This special show will be of interest to enthusiasts of all ages and outdoor genres.
Check for Flood Damage Before You Buy
By: Shelly Robinson | Category: Automotive | Issue: January 2013
It’s a new year and many on the East Coast are still rebuilding their lives after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.
Money Boo-Boos and How to Correct Them
By: Jocelyn Wood | Category: Financial Services | Issue: January 2013
Get a handle on your finances in 2013. Are you wasting money? We’ve compiled a list of money boo-boos that could be costing you your hard-earned money.
Rejuvenating Results
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: January 2013
Results Medical Spa is centered on the very thing the name suggests: results for patients.
New Year, New Location
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Pets | Issue: January 2013
Strathe Veterinary Hospital is excited to announce a new chapter of growth in their business, which first opened in Owasso 20 years ago.
Beat the Winter Blues
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Professional Services | Issue: January 2013
When Old Man Winter drives everyone indoors, most people only get exposed to sunlight when they run to and from their cars on a clear day.
Have You Been Hurt?
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Professional Services | Issue: January 2013
Many people suffer a serious injury and are unsure what to do next.
Portraits of a Garden
By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: January 2013
To Tulsa area amateur photographers of all ages: Tulsa Garden Center offers you the opportunity to exhibit your photographic art during the Portraits of a Garden Ama…
Brides, Plan Your Day in a Weekend
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Special Interest | Issue: January 2013
Brides, grooms and their families can save time, gas, energy, confusion and money by attending The Tulsa Wedding Show Weekend, January 5-6, 2013.
Joining Forces for a Common Cause
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2013
Imagine a two-lane highway with two busloads of community members headed in the same direction.
Trust Matters
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: January 2013
Melanie Hasty-Grant and Ken Grant own Waterstone Private Wealth Management, with offices in Owasso and at Utica Square in Tulsa. “With 20+ combined years of expe…
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