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VOL 23 ISSUE 3
March 2016
ROGERS COUNTY NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Building a Better Future Republican candidate Carl Parson is in the running for Oklahoma House District 8.
Inola Portable Buildings owner Carl Parson throws his hat into the political ring for Oklahoma State Representative District 8.
Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts The Outdoor Sporting Expo will be held March 12-13 at Claremore Expo Center.
By Duane Blankenship
By Sheryl Sowell
Republican Carl Parson is owner and founder of Inola Portable Buildings & Pole Barns and has announced his candidacy for District 8 Oklahoma State Representative. Founded in 1999, Inola Portable Buildings is a staple in the Inola community. Carl grew up knowing the value of hard work and the meaning of building a life from the ground up. When Carl was only four years old, his father was killed in a car accident, leaving his wife and children behind. Times were tough and the family had difficulty making ends meet. “During those years, my mother taught me the valuable lesson that the way out of poverty was to work your way out,” said Carl. And this he did. At age 11, Carl got his first job delivering newspapers in a rough Oklahoma City neighborhood. He walked 34 blocks each day delivering the route and returning home. “I (continued on page 28)
Hunting, fishing, archery, boating safety – all things outdoors will be coming to the Claremore Expo Center for the 3rd annual Outdoor Sporting Expo, March 12-13. Vendors and celebrities will be on hand with booths and demonstrations during the event that offers something for everyone in the family. Presented by the Claremore Chamber of Commerce, Claremore Main Street and the Claremore Expo Center, the expo will encompass all kinds of outdoor activities, according to the planning committee. The event will include shopping, seminars, bass tub demonstrations, archery competitions and more. Attendees can browse through an assortment of booths related to hunting, fishing, boat safety and more. Wellknown individuals in the fields of hunting, fishing, and noodling will be on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and sign autographs. The expo will feature special appearance by celebrities in the outdoor world, including profes-
McLovin the Newly Renovated Claremore McDonald’s Remodeled inside and out, come visit McDonald’s just south of Claremore on Historic Route 66.
sional archer, Randy Oitker, seen on “The Outdoor Channel” and Guinness World Records; bow hunter and outdoor writer Eddie Claypool; Bassmaster angler Terry Butcher; teenage hunter Lincoln Tapp, as seen on YoungWild.tv; Roger Raglin, known as “America’s Favorite Whitetail Deer Hunter;” crappie seminars by Dale York and Jack Dennis; fly fishing tips with Green Country Fly Fishers; bass tub demos by Chuck and Chase Deveraux; and champion noodlers Colby and Terry Morrow. Show hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 13. New to the Outdoor Sporting Expo is an adult and youth 3-D archery competition. Kids can experience archery fun of their own with the hands-on Right On Target Archery in Schools Program, a catch-andrelease fishing pond, sling shot, buck scoring and more. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for seniors, veterans and youth. Kids 10 and under are (continued on page 28)
By Duane Blankenship
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The Tim and Patty Rich family own five McDonald’s locations, three in Owasso, one in Claremore and one in Mannford. Son Chris Rich manages the newly remodeled store just south of Claremore on Historic Route 66. Tim Rich began working for McDonald’s when he was 16 years old and has been with the organization for 49 years. Patty has been with the company for 40 years, while Chris says he literally grew up at McDonald’s. Tim’s original McDonald’s location was in Tulsa. Interesting fact: McDonald’s now has more than 14,000 restaurants in the United States. “The Claremore store had become dated and needed a facelift,” said Chris. The drive-thru service lane was never closed during remodeling, but the entire inside has been gutted, redesigned and updated with a color palette of red, blue and purple that is inviting and vibrant. There are two video tables for children and adults to play video (continued on page 28)
Chris Rich unveils the recently remodeled McDonald’s in Claremore. The store was originally built by Chris’s parents, Tim and Patty Rich.
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Bow hunter and outdoor writer Eddie Claypool will be a special guest at the Outdoor Sporting Expo in Claremore.
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