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VOL 23 ISSUE 4
April 2016
OWASSO COLLINSVILLE
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Injuries Increase During Spring and Summer
The Backbone of Our Business For 33 years, the parts and service departments have been the backbone of Tulsa New Holland. By Duane Blankenship
Dr. Brad Lawson is on call to provide treatment for fractures and breaks. By Sheryl Sowell It’s no coincidence that the season for extended daylight and outdoor activity is also the season for broken bones. Increased physical activity leads to increased likelihood of bone fractures and breaks. Warm spring and summer days mean many children are heading outdoors to participate in their favorite sport. The football, baseball and soccer fields all see extensive action during this time of year. Inevitably, many young athletes will suffer an injury that requires medical attention. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 3.5 million sports related injuries occur each year in the United States
to children younger than age 15, with fractures among the most common. When that occurs, children are often referred to an orthopedic specialist for treatment. Parents, take note: The signs and symptoms of a fracture may include swelling (most common), fever and redness. Of course, children are not the only ones to suffer from fractures. The average adult will sustain two fractures over a lifetime, according to a survey by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. About 6.3 million fractures occur each year, with 40 percent at home, inside or outside. Broken bones generate 3.5 million annual vis(continued on page 12)
According to Tulsa New Holland employees, Technician Tony Bates is a mechanical genius. Bates has faithfully served Tulsa New Holland customers for 24 years.
Tulsa New Holland is still located on East Pine in Tulsa and has been serving area customers for 33 years. They’re recognized as the area headquarters for tractors, outdoor power and hay equipment. Tulsa New Holland sells and services well-known brands and provides exemplary service on everything they sell. General Manager Kelly Umphrey says, “Parts and service are the backbone of our dealership. We focus on hiring well-trained, highly experienced technicians with the expectation that they’re going to be here long term. We need to like our employees, and they’ve got to like us, and that creates a win-win situation for Tulsa New Holland and our customers.” (continued on page 12)
Spring Into the Expo Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo will be April 22-24 in the River Spirit Expo at Expo Square. By Frank Sawyer
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Dr. Brad Lawson and his assistant, Matt. Dr. Lawson is a general orthopedic surgeon who sees surgical and nonsurgical injuries of the elbow, hip, knee, foot, shoulder, ankle, wrist and sports medicine.
South Tulsa 37,000 homes 74105–4,598 74112–6,823 74114–4,639 74120–344 74133–5,415 74134–776 74135–2,701 74136–1,201 74137–8,007 74145–2,496
Bixby, Jenks & Sapulpa 8,908 homes ixby–74008–6,371 enks–74037–6,281 pulpa–74066–6,256
Tulsans have a new event to put on their calendars! The Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo is scheduled for Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24 in the River Spirit Expo at Expo Square. This year’s expo, sponsored by Burnett Windows & Siding, will feature a wide variety of building components, remodeling materials and service providers for your home. Some of these offerings will be seen for the (continued on page 12)
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HGTV celebrity, Chris Lambton, will be featured on the Value News Celebrity Stage at the Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo. Chris is host to HGTV’s new “Going Yard” series.
Owasso/Collinsville 20,553 homes Owasso–74055–15,447 Collinsville–74021–5,106
Rogers County 25,832 homes Catoosa–74015–3,242 Chelsea–74016–2,296 Claremore–74017–10,520 Claremore–74019–6,039 Inola–74036–2,220 Oologah–74053–1,515
Broken Arrow 32,059 homes
For more information, call: 918-828-9600
74011–8,017 74012–15,919 74014–8,123
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