By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: December 2014
The Bling Boutique is a treasure trove of fashion with an intimate shopping environment, offering personal service to help ensure that you look and feel great about yourself.
By: Christina Dixon | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2014
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center is spreading holiday cheer by offering three unique shows in December, including …
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2014
In a media-saturated world focused on having more, it’s sometimes difficult for adults to teach children about the value of money, especially at Christmas time.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2014
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 lighted displays.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: December 2014
Many area children will not feel the love of a family this Christmas morning.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2014
Ever found yourself trying to figure out the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: December 2014
In 2003, after severing relations with D-Dent, an existing donated dental service organization based in Oklahoma City, two women representing the Tulsa branch came to th…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: December 2014
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, participation in organized sports is on the rise. Nearly 30 million children and adolescents now participate in youth sports in the United States.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2014
Voted the best shoe store in Claremore for many years, Felts Shoes is also a great place to purchase Christmas gifts or pick out footwear for all of your family needs.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2014
Christmas shopping at J&J Pharmacy and Gifts is always fun, as the store carries many exclusive lines not found anywhere else in town.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: December 2014
Twenty years ago, Joel David Wiland and his wife, Kendra, started a jewelry business in their home. “We started our business with three rings, $500 cash and a lot of faith,” says Joel.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: December 2014
From the humble beginnings as a hobby shop behind his home, Raymond Lucas’s business now has five separate divisions and has gained a reputation through the Midwest re…
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: December 2014
It’s tough. It’s highly regimented, with no tolerance for nonsense. It requires absolute focus and perseverance. So why do so many kids do martial arts?
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2014
If fighting crowds at the mall or big box stores for Christmas gifts leaves you stressed, then The Nut House on historic Route 66 just might be the best place to get all of your shopping done.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2014
When Ann Money first moved to the area 14 years ago to help open the Oklahoma Aquarium, there were only a handful of “land-locked” aquariums. Since its official open…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Restaurants | Issue: December 2014
With our busy lives, it’s often difficult to find time to do everything we’d like for the holidays.
By: Terry Parsons | Category: Financial Services | Issue: December 2014
It is estimated that over 120 million Americans do not have proper estate plans in place. Objectives for estate plans vary from person to person, family to family.
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: December 2014
RCB Bank welcomes Brandi Doty as its Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: December 2014
Well-known skin care professional Olga Arnold has recently opened her new business, Skin Ambitions Medical Spa, at 7909 E. 79th St. in the Spine and Orthopedic Institute building.
By: Mike Blake | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2014
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 Amateur…
By: Matt Stockman | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2014
In an effort to expand the organization’s reach, respond to community needs, and offer diverse and consistent opportunities for its members to volunteer, Tulsa’s You…
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2014
Make it a Merry Twisted Christmas with a holiday outfit that wows the room or a special gift that wows some lucky person.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: December 2014
Downtown Claremore may be a smorgasbord of shops, but Sheila Giannelli, owner of Vintique Charm, is proud that her shop really does focus on being unique.
By: Pat Reeder | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: December 2014
Santa Claus will visit the Will Rogers Memorial Museum three Saturdays in December when admission will be free to all.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
The holidays are upon us, and there’s no better way to kick off the season than by attending the 21st annual Broken Arrow Main Street Merchants Association’s Holiday Tea-Off.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Restaurants | Issue: November 2014
Those in search of heat for their holiday feast need look no further than Cajun Ed’s Hebert’s Specialty Meats.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Automotive | Issue: November 2014
“We’re revolutionizing the buy-here, pay-here concept,” says Alex Sordo, general manager at Car Country.
By: Wynne Marsh | Category: Other | Issue: November 2014
Friday night football is here. The stadium lights are coming on, and our kids are running onto the football field once again.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
Christview Christian Church, located at 2525 S. Garnett, is pleased to present the 16th annual Bethlehem Walk to the Tulsa community.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
If you need some extra money for holiday spending or for paying bills, patronizing Claremore businesses for the 12th annual Santa Cash promotion might help.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 8, and plan on attending the Commemorative Air Force Spirit of Tulsa Squadron’s Wings Over Tulsa and the 13th annual Big Ban…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: November 2014
Greg Wolter is president and founder of Community Builders, Inc., headquartered in Tulsa with offices in Oklahoma City and Little Rock.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: November 2014
“I never would have dreamed my home (business) could look this good with all my own stuff!” Dana Daubenspeck of Dana & Associates...Reinventing hears this over a…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: November 2014
Claremore Main Street will be kicking off the Christmas season with their annual Dickens on the Boulevard celebration featuring lots of family-friendly fun for everyone …
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: November 2014
Mitsubishi is back in the area with the recent opening of Green Country Mitsubishi in Bixby. The dealership is located at 154th and Memorial, but you won’t recognize it.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Restaurants | Issue: November 2014
Fall is without a doubt the most beautiful season in Tulsa, and The Hamlet at 91st and Sheridan has just added a patio and full bar, making it the perfect location to enjoy the weather.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
Since 1983, the Junior Ocieleta Christmas Home Tour has become a community tradition, showcasing some of Claremore’s fantastic homes.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: November 2014
It is nearly impossible these days to turn on the news or have a conversation around the water cooler without the Ebola virus being brought up.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: November 2014
To anyone who is on Medicare, few things are more confusing or overwhelming than the 31 choices for stand-alone prescription drug coverage in Oklahoma for the year 2015.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Financial Services | Issue: November 2014
If you’re like many people, you have financial goals in mind but feel a bit unsure about which investment strategy may be right for you.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: November 2014
With the holiday season just around the corner, chances are good you are on the lookout for ways to stretch every dollar in your wallet.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: November 2014
Mill Creek first opened doors for business in 1934. Headquartered in Tulsa, the company is still family-owned with locations in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: November 2014
Continuing a tradition that started seven years ago, MMS-Payne Funeral Home is once again sponsoring Claremore’s annual Veterans Day parade, which will start promptly …
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Real Estate | Issue: November 2014
When Allen Stout opened the doors of his real estate office in 1989 with four other partners, he never envisioned the changes that would take place over the next 25 years.
By: Kyle Head | Category: Financial Services | Issue: November 2014
My wife and I have been married for almost six months now and the best advice given to me was, “If you want a happy marriage, you need to learn to say ‘yes, dear.’…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
Ron Burrows is the Republican candidate for Rogers County Commissioner District 3.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
Rustic Elegance is the event theme for Safenet Services’ 11th annual Festival of Trees Gala & Auction, set for Friday, December 5.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: November 2014
Many parents may wonder, when should a child first see a dentist?
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: November 2014
The word “fitness” usually construes images of pushing, pulling, pumping and sweating.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: November 2014
Dr. Jeff McIlroy is the founder and chief of psychiatry for Strength of Mind Behavioral Health. He has been in practice for 24 years and is board certified in both general and geriatric psychiatry.
By: Tina Lynn | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2014
Members of the Tulsa Herb Society have been busy cooking and crafting for their annual event – Carols & Crumpets.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: November 2014
Richard B. Saint, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a regional authority in the field of bladder and testis cancer, as well as other urological malignancies. He practices at the St.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Three area organizations will benefit from the Hoof It 5K & Fun Run set for Saturday, October 11 at Claremore Lake.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2014
Randy and Debi Raper are the owners of Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning.
By: Bev Schwarzkopf | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
A win-win tradition returns to Broken Arrow with the annual Epsilon Sigma Alpha Benefit Craft Show at Oliver Middle School on October 25, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: October 2014
On Thursday, October 16, BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center will host a special all-day Sculptra® event featuring Dr. Ben J. Tittle, renowned plastic surgeon based in Dallas.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
The Broken Arrow Youth Basketball Association serves the City of Broken Arrow and Broken Arrow Schools.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Expect a bigger, better, and more exciting Halloween Festival at The Castle of Muskogee with new scenery, more actors, and new merchants.
By: Julie Lawson | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: October 2014
Friday night football is here. The stadium lights are coming on, and our kids are running onto the football field once again.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: October 2014
“Three key words describe our philosophy at Claremore Compounding Center,” says Pharmacist Darren Hightower.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Bicyclists in northeastern Oklahoma, plan to enjoy a great ride on Saturday, October 4 during the Dickens of a Ride bicycle tour through the beautiful rolling hillsides surrounding Claremore.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: October 2014
DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies are partner companies that provide a variety of custom communications and technology solutions.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Get an early start on Christmas shopping at the Fall Craftacular at Faith Church in Glenpool.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Professional Services | Issue: October 2014
Walking into Family Animal Medicine, located at 9200 N. Garnett Rd. in Owasso, one immediately feels welcome.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
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…
By: Nancy Webster | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Goodwill Industries of Tulsa will host its annual Fall Job Fair on Thursday, October 2, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The job fair will be held in the South Annex of G…
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: October 2014
Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Rug Gallery is currently featuring pet-friendly products with a focus on dogs and cats –and people too.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: October 2014
Since 1928, Guaranty Abstract Company has led the industry in abstracting services.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2014
For the second year in a row, Harmony Star Marble & Granite has been voted Rogers County Reader’s Choice for the best marble company.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Looking for a day of fun, music and art that the entire family will enjoy?
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Hobbies, women’s health and wellness issues, as well as fashion and shopping adventures are on tap for the 9th annual Ladies Lifestyle Extravaganza, set for Saturday, …
By: Stacey Roggendorff | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Tulsa’s largest fall festival turns 36 this year.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
The 10th annual Mopars at the Park Car Show hits the pavement on Saturday, November 8.The festivities take place at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park (3101 N. Garnett Rd.)…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: October 2014
Load up your automobile and head to The Nut House on historic Route 66 for a day of family-friendly activities and products on October 25 at the 6th annual Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Automotive | Issue: October 2014
Car trouble. Those are two words every vehicle owner hates. You depend on your car to take you to and from work, the kids’ activities, even a much-needed vacation.
By: Kim Thornhill | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Owasso Community Theatre Company (OCTC) invites you to a comical journey through the funniest wax museum of all time.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2014
Since P&K Equipment established its Owasso location in 2009, the agricultural equipment provider has earned a reputation for top notch customer service.
By: Ray McCartney | Category: Financial Services | Issue: October 2014
Someone recently asked me when the slow time for agriculture is. Sounds like an easy question, right?
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: October 2014
While changing wardrobes for a cooler season, most people give little thought to the damage summer has done to their hair, skin and nails.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Friday, October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rhema Bible Church proudly presents Harvest Carnival – a Halloween alternative for children that provides a safe, action-packed, …
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: October 2014
“I would like to extend a big ‘thank you’ to all the residents of Rogers County who recently helped make the 100th year Rogers County Fair a rousing success,” sa…
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: October 2014
Family owned and managed S&W Tree Specialists operates throughout northeastern Oklahoma and provides services including tree care, plant health care, property mainte…
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: October 2014
You’re in a hurry to leave for work. Your garage door raises a few feet and then stops. It will move no further.This scenario with a broken spring plays out most often during temperature changes.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
It is no secret that our state has a crisis when it comes to providing resources and safe homes for displaced children, but the numbers can be paralyzing.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
If they were being pulled by horses or oxen, it might look like an Old West cattle drive.
By: Pat Reeder | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2014
Something new has been added to the four-day Will Rogers Days, marking the November 4, 1879 birthday of Will Rogers and the 1938 opening of the Will Rogers Memoria…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: September 2014
What do waxing, electrolysis and razors have in common? They’re all methods of removing unwanted facial and body hair.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: September 2014
Diabetes affects everyone, whether personally, a loved one, friend or coworker. There is no cure. But diabetes must be stopped, soon.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
If you love a great murder mystery (and who doesn’t?), you are in luck. There are two murder mystery dinner theatre fundraisers being planned this fall in Claremore.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
Located in historic downtown Broken Arrow, the Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum gathers and preserves regional history and artifacts that enrich the heritage of the city.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Restaurants | Issue: September 2014
Football and BBQ cookouts go hand in hand during the fall months. No one knows this better than Josh and Kristy White, who have been smoking meat for almost 8 years.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: September 2014
It has been over three years since Kari Hendrix bought the Children’s Orchard in Owasso, and in that time she has implemented changes that transformed an already succe…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: September 2014
Bluegrass, country, gospel, contemporary Christian, classic rock, Western swing classics and some R&B music are on tap for the 35th annual Bluegrass & Chili Fest…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
You may not be a golf pro, but that doesn’t matter to the Claremore Christian School Booster Club or Parent Teacher Organization.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
When the votes for District 3 are counted in November, Dell Davis is hoping to become the second woman ever to be a county commissioner in Rogers County.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2014
This year’s summer has been relatively mild, encouraging everyone to play hard.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
Handcrafted soaps and body products, wood crafts, boutique items and home décor, along with many other items, will be available at the 6th annual fall craft show hosted…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2014
A popular Claremore gym for women has finished phase one of its expansion to accommodate the growing needs and interests of area females.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
Technology is improving every day. Today’s computers are quickly leaving yesterday’s systems in the past – or in your closet, basement or attic.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Automotive | Issue: September 2014
Cars have been around for over a hundred years, and for most of that century, carburetors were an integral part of the engine.
By: Christi Finley | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
Lynette Hagin’s Kindle the Flame® Women’s Conference will be held September 25–27 at Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: September 2014
Kalan Paul and LCI Concrete provide replacement driveways for homeowners. “We pride ourselves on completing every turnkey project to the satisfaction of our customers,” he says.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2014
Martial arts has been in existence since ancient times, but in the world of modern day sports training, this training is relatively young.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
By nature, gardens are always “under construction,” so the members of the Master Gardeners Association of Rogers County (MGARC) are no strangers to the amount of pla…
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide. In the United States, celebrities like Jack Osborne, Annette Funicello and Richard Pryor help put a face to the disease.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2014
After being released from the hospital, many people need additional services and care before they are able to return home.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: September 2014
If you live in the Claremore area and ever find yourself in need of cancer treatment, you can now get complete services at Oklahoma Cancer Specialists, which has recentl…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2014
Sheila Urbonas knew she would one day be facing a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Her mother had the disease, and Sheila had gestational diabetes during her pregnancies.
By: Derek Robinson | Category: Financial Services | Issue: September 2014
When it comes to buying or refinancing a home, there are a lot of mortgage loan options available.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
For most people, a home is the largest investment they will ever make.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
For the second year in a row, a fireworks show will kick off the opening night of the annual Rogers County Fair on Thursday, September 11 at approximately 8:45 p.m. The …
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
With 24 non-profit agencies counting on your support, the Rogers County United Way is set to kick off its annual campaign with a “Lunch at the Gazebo” on September 1…
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
The Rose District Farmers Market in Broken Arrow is located on South Main Street.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
Memorable wines, soft moonlight and the fragrance of roses combine to create a magical experience at Tulsa Garden Center’s An Evening of Wine & Roses on Friday, Se…
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: September 2014
For one evening, Parrot Heads will become pirates for the benefit of Pet Adoption League.
By: Maggie Hoey | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2014
In conjunction with September’s National Hunger Action Month, area restaurants are helping the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma fight hunger in eastern Oklahoma…
By: Melanie Hasty-Grant | Category: Financial Services | Issue: September 2014
My retirees aren’t sitting around in their rocking chairs! The retirement bucket lists of today are full of the hopes and dreams that have finally come to fruition.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: September 2014
Dr. Steven White has offered dental services to Tulsa and the surrounding communities for over 35 years.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: August 2014
As fall comes into focus, families are preparing to send kids back to school.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
Award-winning musical performances, a competitive chili cook-off, vocalist competitions, marketplace shopping, a car show and other family-friendly activities are on tap…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
Dancers will be jiving, swinging and tangoing their way across the Robson Performing Arts Center stage on Saturday, August 23 at 7 p.m. as part of “A Celebration of Helping Others: Dancing with the Stars of Rogers County 2014.”
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
Help a struggling first and second grade reader: become a volunteer literacy tutor.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
In 2004, Jason and Kristin Weis were living in “the perfect world” when a headline story gripped their hearts and changed their lives.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: August 2014
Dental Depot, an Oklahoma-based company, is opening its third Tulsa metropolitan location in mid-August at 1950 W. Kenosha St. in Broken Arrow.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2014
Sixteen-year-old Madison Todd is a remarkable young lady who is learning on a daily basis the many facets of running a successful boutique. Since her mother, Susan…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: August 2014
Health speaks volumes.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: August 2014
Oklahoma is known for its extreme temperatures. Currently, we are in the midst of another scorching summer. Such persistent heat can wreak havoc on roofs.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2014
Sometimes, when the pressures of life mount up, you might feel as if you are “carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders,” as the old saying goes.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
Nothing creates more excitement in this rural Oklahoma community than a friendly game of Bunco, especially when it’s for a good cause.
By: Mark Roe | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: August 2014
According to market research group Marketresearch.com, the weight loss industry in 2013 was valued at approximately 60.5 billion dollars.With a dizzying array of product…
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: August 2014
Goodwill Industries of Tulsa celebrated the grand opening of its new “Route 66” Southwest Boulevard retail store in early July.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
When the elevator doors opened at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, Mark Meyer came face to face with a small child. She was bald. A cotton ball was taped to the inside of her arm.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
The National MS Society educates, inspires and empowers those affected by multiple sclerosis.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
Tulsa’s Young Professionals is partnering with the Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-Off to bring the Steak Cookoff Association’s U.S. Steak Championship to downtown …
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: August 2014
While the potential for a car accident is a year-round threat, storm season is on its way in Oklahoma.
By: Value News | Category: Other | Issue: August 2014
When is a good time to begin teaching your kids about money and banking? “The earlier the better,” says Lisa Armendarez, a banker at RCB Bank.
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: August 2014
RCB Bank recently hired Corey Bates as the VP, Commercial Lender, for the Broken Arrow market.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2014
Since taking over operations of family-owned The Refuge Lifestyle, Clinton Taylor, Jr., has established a new watermark of success.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Professional Services | Issue: August 2014
Rice Funeral Service has been serving Rogers County and surrounding areas since 1945.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: August 2014
“We’re continuing to love people and serve God,” says Pastor Billy Joe Watts of The Rock Church in Tulsa.
By: Jane Zemel | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: August 2014
When Saint Francis Hospital opens two new Respiratory Care Units (RCU) in the fall, one of the first to show up for duty will be Nicole.
By: Lynnetta Blalock | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
Experience the beauty and richness of Native American culture when the Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa (IICOT) hosts the 37th annual Pow Wow of Champions August 8-10, 2014.
By: Mary Waller | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: August 2014
The Tulsa Historical Society & Museum (THS) has opened a new exhibit exploring the financial calamities, broken dreams and the resilient can-do spirit of the 1930s in Tulsa.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Retail | Issue: August 2014
Now in their new location at 13160 S. Memorial, next to Valley National Bank, Twisted Soul Sisters has more than doubled its previous space with more selections of cloth…
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: August 2014
As owner of Village Salon and Day Spa in Claremore, Chrissy Barney understands that women want and deserve to feel beautiful, and she strives to create an atmosphere whe…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2014
Summer has arrived! For all your gift and décor needs for Fourth of July, family reunions, barbecues, vacation homes, pool houses and more, Surceé Gifts & Home has you covered.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Financial Services | Issue: July 2014
In honor of Independence Day, American Heritage Bank presents the 18th annual fireworks show in Sapulpa on Friday, July 4.For most, July 4th tradition involves friends, …
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: July 2014
We all want to look good in the hot summer sun, and BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center can help – even if you don’t want to undergo an invasive procedure that requires downtime and discomfort.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Professional Services | Issue: July 2014
Founded in 1977 by David E. Harris, Black Hat Cleaning Services has served the Tulsa metro area for 37 years, providing chimney cleaning and repair, air duct cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning and repair.
By: Christina Dixon | Category: Other | Issue: July 2014
From Grammy winners to renowned Broadway shows to everything in between, the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center Foundation continues to bring the world to Broken Arrow …
By: Mark Roe | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
The staff at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) wants you to stay healthy. Kalli Castille is the director of nutritional support and culinary at CTCA.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
The Castle of Muskogee, Oklahoma’s 37,000-square-foot fireworks retail showroom, keeps working to improve everyone’s enjoyment on the Fourth of July.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Professional Services | Issue: July 2014
Pets bring joy and unconditional love into our lives, but they’re not without inconveniences – in particular, those pesky carpet stains and smells that inevitably ha…
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: July 2014
Grigsby’s Carpet & Tile completed a major expansion project last fall that put the entire store under one roof.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2014
Walk through the doors of Homeward Bound and browse awhile. You might just be surprised by the eclectic and fun mixture of items available to appeal to different tastes and different pocketbooks.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: July 2014
Jim Glover Chevrolet has been awarded the Chevrolet Dealer of the Year Award for three consecutive years – 2011, 2012 and 2013. This year’s presentation was made in early June.
By: Linda Rainwater | Category: Financial Services | Issue: July 2014
In many areas of your life, you’re probably aware that it’s useful to keep emotions out of your decision-making — and that’s certainly the case with investing.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2014
Driving along Highway 412, just west of Sand Springs, is a humble red building. Unless you are looking for it, it is easy to miss.
By: Value News | Category: Other | Issue: July 2014
Fraud season is in full gear. Last month, we offered ways to protect you and your money while traveling.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
Some may take for granted a new backpack filled with crayons, pencils, pens, notebook paper, and other school supplies.
By: Sherry Whisman | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
Sapulpa Community Theatre, Inc.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
As Oklahoma’s state bird, the scissortail flycatcher is a symbol of grace and elegance.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: July 2014
Sara Causey’s passion for cooking, eating and having access to healthy produce has led her on a new adventure in life – one also benefitting others.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: July 2014
Rick Brewster is a new man today. Thanks to Spinal Decompression of Oklahoma in Claremore, Rick is able to sleep soundly each night without the aid of a painkiller.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: July 2014
The name of this boutique wellness studio shows what clients have to gain – Strength of Mind and Body.With offerings in Pilates, fitness, yoga and wellness, owner Tere…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: July 2014
For college friends Sean Cox and Bret McGuire and their wives, Kim Cox and Anissa McGuire, life revolves around family, faith, community and a business partnership.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
Imagine you are a child who has been abused or neglected in the only home you have ever known.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2014
Most of us don’t think about shopping for a winter coat in July, but at Thrift Harbor, store manager Kim Prock wants shoppers to plan ahead.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: July 2014
Summer is in full swing, and now is the time to get moving on any plans for remodeling. Fall’s rain will be here before we know it.
By: Mike Blake | Category: Other | Issue: July 2014
Tulsa Garden Center and Coca-Cola present Rain Barrels, An Environmental Solution, on Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Alexander Riera of Coca-Cola will present this works…
By: Tina Lynn | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: July 2014
The Tulsa Herb Society is proud to introduce Kirk R. Brown, who delivers a first person, biographical and historical presentation on the life of America’s first botani…
By: Mark Roe | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Society’s (TRMS) annual show at the Tulsa Fairgrounds promises to be bigger and better than ever.Liz Thomas is publicity director for the show.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
You don’t have to be a Jack Nicklaus, an Arnold Palmer or even a Phil Mickelson to participate in the 10th annual ‘Smokin’ Hot 100 Golf Marathon,’ a fundraiser f…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Retail | Issue: July 2014
For all your flag and banner needs, WaveOn Flags & Banners in Langley, Okla. is the place to call.
By: Pat Reeder | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: July 2014
Tad Jones, former Rogers County legislator, will take the reins as Will Rogers Memorial Museums director, replacing retiring Steve Gragert.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Financial Services | Issue: June 2014
In honor of Independence Day, American Heritage Bank presents the 18th annual fireworks show in Sapulpa on Friday, July 4.For most, July 4th tradition involves friends, …
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Financial Services | Issue: June 2014
AVB Bank recently held groundbreaking ceremonies celebrating the newest chapter in their 109-year history. A 15,000-square-foot AVB branch will be constructed at Main and El Paso and will open in 2015.
By: Lori Lewis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
The Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum is happy to be celebrating the fifth anniversary of their grand opening at 400 S. Main St. in the heart of the Rose District.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: June 2014
If you have no credit or need to re-establish your credit, Car Country can help.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
Hosted by Your Design Art Gallery, the 3rd annual Chalk It Up – An Art Festival is set to take place on June 6 and 7 in Broken Arrow’s Rose District.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: June 2014
After relocating last year to accommodate the growing needs of area women, Fitness Time for Ladies, a 24/7 facility, is in a two-phase process of expansion, according to Dr. Kyle Hrdlicka, owner.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: June 2014
The recently redesigned and remodeled Fowler Chevrolet of Tulsa is family owned and operated and a short drive from just about anywhere in the Tulsa metro area.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: June 2014
Goodwill Industries of Tulsa provides work opportunities, job training and support services for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment and envisions a …
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: June 2014
Summertime is here. Camping, hiking and sports are all popular this time of year. Unfortunately, playing hard can sometimes lead to injury.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
Local business owner and longtime Rogers County resident Jason Carini has announced his candidacy for Rogers County Treasurer.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: June 2014
Kalan Paul and LCI Concrete provide replacement driveways for homeowners. “We pride ourselves on completing every turnkey project to the satisfaction of our customers,” he says.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
Experience and leadership: these are two qualities that Claremore attorney, former prosecutor, and Republican Matt Ballard hopes to bring to the office of district attor…
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Automotive | Issue: June 2014
If there’s one thing you can count on this summer, it’s that it will be hot. Don’t find yourself stranded on Highway 169 because your radiator overheated.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Restaurants | Issue: June 2014
Although the exterior and interior walls are pink, that doesn’t stop men from heading to Claremore’s famous restaurant and tea house for lunch Monday through Saturda…
By: Value News | Category: Other | Issue: June 2014
Are you planning a summer vacation? Know this. Fraudsters are planning a vacation of their own and hoping to fund it with your hard-earned money.
By: Tanya Andrews | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
Rogers County Citizens for Growth is a grassroots effort led by caring citizens whose goals are to increase business opportunities for our local restaurants and bars, an…
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
Most people have heard the words “county commissioner,” having seen them on political and public announcement signs, in newspaper articles, and on voting ballots.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
This marks the sixth year for the Farmers Market in Broken Arrow, and it now has a new name.
By: David Hamby | Category: Education | Issue: June 2014
Starting this fall, Rogers State University and the Oklahoma Army National Guard will be offering a Guard Officer Leadership Development (GOLD) program that will build u…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
The 19th annual Safenet Services Garden Tour returns Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Claremore.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: June 2014
It is no secret that the veterinarians at SAHO Owasso Animal Hospital love animals.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: June 2014
In 1986, with the advice and financial backing from his father, Travis Detter started Spectrum Paint Company. His mission?
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
Every summer, the Starlight Concert Series brings quality live music to diverse audiences in Tulsa.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
In June, two organizations will once again join forces to tee off on the golf course and raise awareness for important programs that have a great impact on our community.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: June 2014
Is your vehicle making an unusual noise that you know shouldn’t be coming from it?
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Other | Issue: June 2014
Imagine you are a child who has been abused or neglected in the only home you have ever known.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
Once upon a time, a tiny child’s rocking chair hung in Mendy Stone’s shed, collecting dust and holding memories of days gone by when Mendy’s children were small.
By: Value News | Category: Other | Issue: June 2014
It’s a great party, but an even greater cause, as the Wine, Eats & Easels event returns to Broken Arrow on Friday, June 13, 2014, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets ar…
By: Todd Cunningham | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: June 2014
Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey, a traveling photography exhibition curated by the GRAMMY Museum Los Angeles, made its debut in Tulsa at The Woody Guthrie Center in late April.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Other | Issue: May 2014
Mother’s Day and Graduation means shopping for the special ones in your life. If you’re looking for a unique gift, look no further than Surceé Gifts & Home in Owasso.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: May 2014
Do you find yourself irritable and snapping at loved ones for no reason? Are you always tired? Do you have weight in your midsection that you can’t seem to get rid of?
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
Battle of the Big Cats: Route 66’s Richest Noodling Showdown willreturn to the Claremore Expo Center on June 14.
By: Beki Akins | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
The Renaissance was a rebirth of the human spirit, igniting a passion for beauty expressed through poetry, art, music, intellect, and romance.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: May 2014
May is National Foster Care Month and, recently, a group of foster parents were treated to an appreciation dinner by Choices for Life in Sapulpa.“We arranged for child…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Education | Issue: May 2014
Many dream of one day becoming a cosmetologist.
By: Liz Vierheller | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
Decades before anyone had heard of writer-actor Tracy Letts or his award-winning play-turned-movie “August: Osage County,” a talented Cherokee playwright from Clarem…
By: Melissa Struttmann | Category: Education | Issue: May 2014
Beckie Doyle, health educator for the Oklahoma State Department of Health, encourages Creek County and surrounding area residents and families to attend a free Heartsave…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: May 2014
Ask Jennifer Adams or Patty Wylie to describe their new business, Dirt Road Boutique, and they both respond with one word – unique.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: May 2014
Once upon a time, shopping for apparel was an enjoyable experience for most women.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: May 2014
Ask yourself these questions: Are you overweight and putting on more pounds? If you are a woman, do you have premenstrual syndrome, painful or heavy periods, and or a low sex drive?
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
Dress for Success Tulsa is hosting one of its major fundraising events this month. The Stiletto Sprint and 5K Power Walk/Run is a fun and healthy way to raise awareness and support with good friends.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Other | Issue: May 2014
When we hear the word “spinning,” many may think of an exercise class that gained popularity in recent years.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: May 2014
Joel and Kendra Wiland have been in the jewelry business for nearly 25 years.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
Older adults in the Tulsa area now have even more reasons to become part of LIFE’s Senior Centers.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Other | Issue: May 2014
Will Rogers once said, “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it’ll change.” Those who have lived here for any length of time know that Ok…
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: May 2014
Since opening Martial Arts Academy in 2003, owner and Senior Chief Instructor Chris Velez has earned a reputation for facilitating a program that is fun and effective for all ages.
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: May 2014
The cold hard fact is that as soon as you drive your new car off the lot, it depreciates in value. How much it depreciates varies from car to car depending on a number of factors.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Professional Services | Issue: May 2014
Jayne Bowman deals with pain. But she doesn’t need to ask her many clients where they hurt.
By: Judy Burdell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
Instead of allowing cancer to define or limit her, one local cancer survivor has chosen to give the gift of hope to others going through cancer treatment.Jane Niemeyer w…
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: May 2014
Throughout the month of May, Reveal Salon & Aesthetics is gearing up to give back to our cheerleaders, our counselors, our teachers, our friends – our mothers.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
A public servant: that is what Ron Burrows has worked towards all of his adult working life.
By: Camey Maldonado | Category: Gifts & Decor | Issue: May 2014
Claremore will get a touch of vintage décor with a lot of bling in May as the Ruffles and Rust Expo comes to town on Saturday the 24th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Clar…
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
Sometimes when we hear that change jingling around in our pockets or purses, we do not give it much thought. After all, those are just coins, right?
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
If there is one appetizer most people can agree on, it’s chips and salsa!
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Broken Arrow builds character in young people of all backgrounds by guiding them in their behavior and attitude.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
Summer in Sapulpa would not be complete without a celebration downtown. On Saturday, June 7, Sapulpa Main Street hosts the 25th annual Route 66 Blowout.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Real Estate | Issue: May 2014
Do you want to simplify your life as you prepare for your future? Is retirement not the vacation it should be? What are the advantages and disadvantages of downsizing?
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
“Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children,” says Anabella Gonzalez, committee member for Tulsa CureSearch. “Every day 42 children are diagnosed with cancer.
By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: May 2014
Don’t miss the many wonderful events happening at the Tulsa Garden Center this month!
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
International ridesharing company Uber launched uberX transportation service in Tulsa in March, in response to a surge of support following a recent Tulsa’s Young Prof…
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: May 2014
As kids count down the days until school is out, parents should be taking inventory of household electronic devices and network security.
By: Liz Cary | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
If you enjoy tennis at any level, consider playing in the fifth annual Serve for Youth tennis tournament in Claremore, Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
There are only two things you can do if a stampede hits: run with it or get out of its way.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2014
If you are at Claremore Lake the afternoon of the first Sunday in May and you see a group of people wearing yellow as they walk and run around the lake, you may be tempt…
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: May 2014
Three years ago, if you would have told Jennifer Watkins that she would soon use the word “zeal” to describe her life, she probably would not have believed you.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
Shine up your boots and shape your hats, the 9th annual Green Country Classic Ranch Rodeo and Tradeshow are around the corner, April 25-26 at the Claremore Expo Center.
By: Value News | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
The Oral Roberts University Aerobics Center has partnered with Living Well Ministries to bring you the first ever ORU Strongman Competition.
By: Kim Thornhill | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
Owasso Community Theatre Company’s production of “Sherlock Holmes” will be an entertaining performance full of romance, mystery, action, and danger.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Tulsa build character by guiding area youth in everyday behavior and attitude.
By: Mike Blake | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
Now’s the time to plan your garden. Tulsa Garden Center can help you create a great garden that will be the envy of your neighbors and friends.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2014
Shopping for a furniture bargain is fun and easy on a budget at A 2nd Look in Catoosa.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Other | Issue: April 2014
The word “repurpose” has become popular in the decorating and antique community, as people have begun taking old items and using them to create new items with new uses.
By: Kelli Sowell | Category: Financial Services | Issue: April 2014
Ted Cundiff, AVB Bank president and chief executive officer (CEO), has announced that Kevin Highland (NMLS ID 211343) has joined AVB Mortgage Center and been named the n…
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
For just about anyone older than 30, childhood memories typically include being sent outside to play with strict instructions not to return until the streetlights turn on.
By: Dell Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
Mark your calendars for the evening of May 3 for the 2014 edition of “Taste of Claremore.” Historic downtown Claremore will be the perfect setting for tasty sampli…
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: April 2014
Greg Wolter is president and founder of Community Builders, Inc., headquartered in Tulsa with offices in Oklahoma City and Little Rock, Arkansas.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: April 2014
Have you ever looked at your smile and perceived an imperfection, only to think, “It’s too late to do anything about that now. I’m past the age for braces”?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: April 2014
Jim Murr, president of Dun-Rite Roofing, says the company was established in 1992 as a small business providing roofing services for mostly “new construction” home builders.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: April 2014
“We cannot stop the aging process, but we can slow it down,” says Jenny Guthrie, owner of Glow Medical Aesthetics.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
Downtown Tulsa is bursting with original music and art, quirky shops, exciting dining options, and plays host to several professional sports teams and regular concerts from big name performers.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Financial Services | Issue: April 2014
In 2005, when the general manager of Grand Bank in Claremore approached Don Freed about becoming the travel coordinator for Grand Adventures at Grand Bank, a community g…
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: April 2014
Inola Portable Buildings has a reputation – a good one.
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Other | Issue: April 2014
Malaria is a killer, a killer that claims one child’s life per minute.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2014
When you have a “special” day or event, you want it to live up to the name. But anyone who has planned a celebration or ceremony knows how much creativity, planning and work is required.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: April 2014
Mock Brothers Saddlery is a family-owned and operated business where you’ll find all your Western needs. The business is owned by brothers Brett and Greg Mock.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2014
Easter is around the corner and if you want to add delicious goodies and unique items to your baskets or purchase a gift for someone special, The Nut House on historic Route 66 is the place to go.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: April 2014
George Dakil has been an ABO Certified Optician since 1987. This year, he celebrates his 20 year anniversary as owner of Precision Optical. Located in Broken Arrow at 520 S. Elm Pl.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: April 2014
It’s no news to those who have seen the houses popping up all over the countryside, but recent statistics have proven it: Rogers County is one of the fastest growing a…
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: April 2014
Life happens. Sometimes it happens according to plan. Occasionally, an unforeseen rain shower pours down – a busted water pipe, a broken down car, a job loss.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2014
Owners Clinton and Robin Taylor invite you to visit The Refuge Lifestyle in Bixby.
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: April 2014
Calling all gentleman (and after a long, cold winter, perhaps a few ruffians as well), it is time to clean up the winter scruff and prepare for a clean-shaven spring debut.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
The Rock Church is a multi-racial, diverse congregation with a mission to serve God and love people.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
April Ghouls” is the theme for the 26th annual Rogers County Senior Day, set for Tuesday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Claremore Expo Center.
By: Julie Dermod | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014
Our country was organized on the principles of representative democracy. Our freedoms are not the result of chance; we have them because the founding men and wo…
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2014
After a challenging and dynamic winter, spring is finally here. Before it is too late, preparations for severe storms and grueling heat should be made.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: April 2014
Twenty-five years ago, Cindy McDonald fostered the idea of having a car and truck show in downtown Sapulpa. She called some friends to get their reactions and the rest is history.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: April 2014
SoonerLawn specializes in services designed to deliver quick results.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: April 2014
Steve Lewis started Superior Overhead Door in early 2008. The company specializes in the design of high-quality, custom garage doors with outstanding customer service.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: April 2014
Rick Medlin began M&M Automotive in Broken Arrow and has faithfully served his customers for 44 years.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: April 2014
When Tom Fossa was asked by an administrator at DaVita Dialysis to report to her office one day, he thought he was in trouble.
By: Stephanie Reed | Category: Retail | Issue: April 2014
Amid the sparkle and creative chaos, Bixby boutique owners Kelly Corey and Marti Coleman sit engrossed in creating custom jewelry with vintage embellishments.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: April 2014
Steven White, D.D.S., is the owner of White Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Dr. White has been in practice since 1977.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: March 2014
When spring rolls around each year and you’re thinking termites, the first company that probably comes to mind is Mother Nature’s Pest Control.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: March 2014
One does not need 20/20 vision to see that Advanced Vision Center & Eyewear Boutique is special.
By: Cassie Woods | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
Organizers are asking you to mark your calendars for March 7 and 8, for this year’s American Red Cross Murder Mystery.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Pets | Issue: March 2014
Spring has arrived, leaving behind snow-patched, frozen yards. Of course, pets seem to enjoy thawing yards, taking every opportunity to indulge in the puddle-wonderful world.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
Joe and Win Quier recently helped their son, Jeremiah, move into a dorm room at Victory Bible College.
By: Christina Dixon | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth is graciously lending her years of experience and expertise to the region’s most aspiring high school and college fine a…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
It’s time for Sapulpa’s most fun and entertaining event – the Creek County Literacy Program’s annual Spelling Bee, Thursday April 3, 6:30 p.m. at Sapulpa High School Commons.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: March 2014
Lewis and Patricia Armbrister, long-time Rogers County residents, are no strangers to working with people in the business world.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: March 2014
“My father was a plumber and I started working for him before I graduated high school,” says Dustin Mitchell, owner of Half Moon Plumbing.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: March 2014
Harmony Star Marble – voted Rogers County Reader’s Choice for the best marble company in 2013 – is celebrating 10 years in business at its current location with an anniversary sale.
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Gifts & Decor | Issue: March 2014
Perhaps one of downtown Claremore’s best-kept secrets is ready to make itself known.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: March 2014
Nothing destroys a home’s curb appeal faster than a deteriorating driveway that has become an eyesore of pitting and flaking concrete due to salting methods employed each winter.
By: Renee Pfefer | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
Global music phenomenon Celtic Woman will return to Tulsa at the Mabee Center concert stage April 17, 2014 with The Emerald Tour, which will encompass over 75 performances in more than 65 cities.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: March 2014
Andy Keltner is a contractor and was working on a home in Newcastle, Okla. on May 20 of last year. “The sky got really dark,” said Andy, “and then the power went off.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Automotive | Issue: March 2014
Tim Miller of Owasso Auto Care always lived his life with a focus on both leadership and service. “The most successful people in life are ‘servant leaders,’” he says.
By: Kenneth Wohl | Category: Financial Services | Issue: March 2014
Buying a home can be an intimidating process, but with a little knowledge under your belt, you can better understand the process and become a stronger borrower.
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: March 2014
Todd Ward, RCB Bank VP Commercial Loans, was recognized by the Owasso Chamber of Commerce for his service to the community as a Chamber Ambassador.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Retail | Issue: March 2014
Every girl dreams of being the “belle of the ball” and to wear a gorgeous gown that makes her feel absolutely radiant.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem. The problem is so critical that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified it as an epidemic.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
Claremore is preparing for their biggest annual showcase of all things home and garden.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Broken Arrow announces its 2014 fundraisers with one new program and the renaming of another.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: March 2014
A thick, lush, head-turning landscape this summer begins with a phone call today to SoonerLawn. So much of caring for a lawn comes down to knowing what needs to be done and when to do it.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2014
Spotlight Children’s Theatre will present the musical “Godspell” March 6-9 and 13-16 at the Spotlight Theater, 1381 Riverside Drive in Tulsa.
By: Lorrie Ward | Category: Other | Issue: March 2014
A little over a year ago, things changed for foster care in Oklahoma with the privatization of the system.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Retail | Issue: March 2014
When Thrift Harbor – located at 316 W. Will Rogers Blvd. – opened in Claremore less than three years ago, the business began growing from the moment of its birth.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: March 2014
“It’s that time of the year when people start thinking about home improvements and remodeling,” says Tony Sementi, owner of Tile by Tony.
By: Mike Blake | Category: Lawn & Garden | Issue: March 2014
Join Woodward Park gardeners Reuben Evans and Chip Christian as they present “The World of Plants in the Woodward Park Conservatory.” This presentation will be…
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: March 2014
Melanie Hasty Grant and Ken Grant are the owners of Waterstone Private Wealth Management in Owasso.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: February 2014
Surceé Gifts & Home has everything you need to show the special people in your life how much you care this Valentine’s Day, with gifts starting at only $5 for you…
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Other | Issue: February 2014
It may feel like warm weather will never return, but spring is on its way – time for tank tops, shorts and swimsuits. Eek!
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Automotive | Issue: February 2014
At one point in time, Bob Hurley Buick GMC on New Sapulpa Road was thought of as “way out there.” It no longer is.
By: Christina Dixon | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2014
Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center will be packed with explosive dance and aerial stunts as “Bring It On: The Musical” presents its Oklahoma debut and an evening …
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: February 2014
Camps Construction specializes in the design, fabrication and installation of concrete for the home. They can work their magic on new or existing concrete surfaces, interiors or exteriors.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Real Estate | Issue: February 2014
“You can feel the difference when you walk in,” says Jim Colbert, executive director, Canoe Brook Assisted Living Community. The feeling is what it’s all about.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2014
A new year is in full swing, and many are still going strong with their resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking or learn a new hobby.
By: Value News | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2014
Central States Orthopedics is dedicated to consistently providing the highest level of professional orthopedic care to patients of all ages.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2014
Following the holiday season, most parents face the double challenge of catching up and cleaning up.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2014
Since Tammy Rawlinson joined Classy Curves last year, she has lost a total of 20 inches and boosted her self-esteem with a new toned body.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: February 2014
Dr. Steven Deem and his staff at Dentistry For You specialize in beautifying smiles, maintaining your dental health and helping improve appearances.
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2014
The District on Main in Claremore is gearing up for the Valentine’s Day with several specials, great gift ideas and perfect date-night outfits.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2014
Do you have chronic back pain that comes back regardless of what you do? Have you resigned to the fact that you will simply have to live with it, or have surgery? Think again.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2014
If you’ve ever experienced back pain, you know it can be debilitating, often leading to missed work or forgoing your favorite activities.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2014
Ladies, mark your calendars now for the Extraordinary Women Conference, a weekend designed to help you draw closer to the heart of God and His amazing plan for your daily life.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2014
Although many make New Year’s resolutions to get healthy and fit each January, by the time February rolls around most have given up.
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2014
Michele L. Neil, D.O., offers a wellness-based approach to medical care that educates and empowers patients to enjoy the best possible health at any age.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Retail | Issue: February 2014
For the past 87 years, Goodwill Industries of Tulsa has served area communities with dozens of programs and services, training facilities, 11 retail stores and 25 donation locations.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: February 2014
Looking to update your home or business building? Like the look of stone, but wary of the cost and hassle associated with natural stone? Look no further – Impressions in Stone has the perfect solution.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: February 2014
Lucas Metal Work’s Metal Roofing and Metal Buildings products are used every single day in all industries.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Restaurants | Issue: February 2014
Tulsa-based Mazzio’s LLC, owner and operator of the Mazzio’s Italian Eatery and Oliveto Italian Bistro brands, has named Sheri Miksa, an industry veteran with over 2…
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Gifts & Decor | Issue: February 2014
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and with it, an opportunity to shop for some sparkle for someone special. Moody’s Jewelry, located at 2013 Kenosha Ave.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: February 2014
One of the most challenging steps in planning a wedding is finding the perfect location, and for several years the Tulsa metro area has been limited to only a handful of…
By: Cassie Woods | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2014
Lovers of all things outdoors are gearing up for the second annual Outdoor Sporting Expo to be held February 28 through March 2 at the Claremore Expo Center.
By: Kim Thornhill | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2014
Would you like to make plans for a date night or fun evening out with friends without driving to Tulsa?
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Automotive | Issue: February 2014
Randy and Liz Pruitt have seen and heard it all. Customers relay stories to them about pushy insurance companies.
By: Value News | Category: Financial Services | Issue: February 2014
RCB Bank is proud to announce Kathleen Ferris, RCB Bank ACH Analyst, received her Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) certification and joined an elite group of highly ski…
By: Terry Parsons | Category: Financial Services | Issue: February 2014
There’s a long-held perception that Trusts are strictly for the wealthy and sophisticated.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Professional Services | Issue: February 2014
As a business owner, do you know the details of your current insurance coverage?
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: February 2014
South Pointe Honda is the new name for Joe Marina Honda. Along with the new moniker comes a new service manager, Mike Kayser.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: February 2014
At 83, Bill Salwaechter is enjoying life again. Thanks to Summit Physical Therapy, Salwaechter has plans to do the 2014 Tulsa Run, a 15K or 9.3 miles.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2014
Tulsa’s Young Professionals (TYPros) is a nonprofit organization that works to attract and retain young talent in the Tulsa region.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: February 2014
With the exception of more technologically-savvy users, most everyone has had the experience of helplessness when something goes awry with a computer.
By: Jan O’Brien | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: February 2014
The genealogy volunteers at the Will Rogers Library in Claremore began their 2014 schedule on January 27. They meet on Mondays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., except on days when the library is closed for holiday.
By: Jordan Didier | Category: Professional Services | Issue: January 2014
Currently, in the Tulsa metropolitan area, there are approximately 24,000 individuals with a developmental disability.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Beauty | Issue: January 2014
Since opening four years ago, Acapulco Golden Tans has quickly become Owasso’s favorite tanning salon. Located at 12654 E. 86th Pl.
By: Christina Dixon | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2014
Continuing its fifth anniversary season, the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center kicks off 2014 with internationally acclaimed singing sensation The Ten Tenors, who will…
By: Cassie Woods | Category: Retail | Issue: January 2014
At Country Grannie’s Play House in Inola, rescued and handcrafted items are the specialty.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Professional Services | Issue: January 2014
DLSS Systems and Tel-Star Technologies provide a variety of custom communications and technology solutions, ranging from security and video surveillance, phone and compu…
By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Other | Issue: January 2014
All fitness centers are not created equal. From the moment you walk through the doors of Fit For Her in Owasso, you know this is not a typical gym.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: January 2014
Jenny Guthrie, owner of Glow Medical Aesthetics, is an advanced practitioner registered nurse with a specialty in medical grade skin care, Botox cosmetics, and cosmetic fillers.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Other | Issue: January 2014
Winter has settled in, and with all the snow, ice and holidays, flu season threatens to undermine everyone’s New Year’s resolutions.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2014
The Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival will be held January 31 through February 2, 2014 at the Glenpool Conference Center, located at Highway 75 and 121st Street.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Professional Services | Issue: January 2014
Everyone knows what April 15 means. Tax time.
By: Christopher Davis | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2014
Martial Arts Academy first opened in Owasso in 2003.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Professional Services | Issue: January 2014
When Ryan Payne began a part-time job at 19, he didn’t know it would one day lead to a career in the funeral home business.
By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2014
The Dr. Martin Luther King Soul Food Cook-Off will take place at the Muskogee Civic Center, January 18, 2014.
By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: January 2014
When co-owners Ralph Higinbotham and Monte Whitaker founded Premier Collision Center in 2001, they did so using a strong foundation of quality, service, experience and integrity.
By: Value News | Category: Other | Issue: January 2014
Budgeting – a scary word that stirs up anxiety, fear and possibly failure.
By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2014
While most of us are hiding underneath warm blankets to stave off the cold, plans are already underway for the annual Rogers County Home and Garden Farm and Ranch …
By: Mike Blake | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: January 2014
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 Amateur…
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