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VOL 23 ISSUE 4
EAST April 2016
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
The Backbone of Our Business For 33 years, the parts and service departments have been the backbone of Tulsa New Holland. By Duane Blankenship 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 welltrained, 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.”
Tulsa New Holland features New Holland, Mahindra, Cub Cadet, Bush Hog and Woods products. Cub Cadet has ranked Tulsa New Holland a Top100 Dealer since 2000. According to President Mike McCrate, “Tulsa New Holland is truly a rarity because we are family-owned and operated and all business is done out of our location on Pine Street.” McCrate’s management team includes General Manager Kelly Umphrey, Parts Manager John Asmus, and Mike’s son, Service Manager Travis McCrate. Most Tulsa New Holland employees have been at the job for 10 to 20 years. Diesel Technician Tony Bates has
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According to Tulsa New Holland employees, Technician Tony Bates is a mechanical genius. Bates has faithfully served Tulsa New Holland customers for 24 years.
Berries Galore
Home & Garden Show Coming Soon
Huldy’s Farm grows strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, and is located at the northeast intersection of 590 Road and 4195 Road in Inola, with convenient access to Highway 412. By Sheryl Sowell Are you looking for a fun, wholesome activity the whole family will enjoy? Take pleasure in a day picking berries at Huldy’s Farm, a family owned and operated berry farm in
Inola, about 30 minutes east of Tulsa. Pack a picnic, have a wonderful time picking berries in the sunshine, and reap the benefits when you
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Gwen and Gerald Gay, owners of Huldy’s Farm, at the Cherry Street Farmers Market in 2012.
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
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The free, family-friendly event will be held at the Claremore Expo Center April 15-17. By Sheryl Sowell Spring has arrived, and homeowners know what that means – it’s time to spruce up the house and yard. Attendees can learn about home improvement, gardening and a whole lot more at the Claremore Home & Garden Show, April 15-17 at the Claremore Expo Center. Formerly known as the Rogers County Home & Garden and Farm & Ranch Show, the event has been given a facelift this year with a new name and new website. In past years the show charged an admission fee; this year entrance is free to the public all three days. The show will feature a variety of local vendors sharing information, products (L to R): Lisa Rogers, Tanya Andrews, Karen Ogle, and services on topics Allison Delk and Paul Pixley invite you to attend the including home building, revamped Claremore Home & Garden Show, April (continued on page 24) 15-17.
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
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