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IN THIS ISSUE 1569 England Comes to Life................................................................... 28 A Case for Shorter Term Loans.................................................................. 18 BA Med Spa..........................................................................................................11 BMW of Tulsa........................................................................................................7 Boot-Scootin’ BBQ Festival...................................................................... 8 Boots & BBQ Festival............................................................................................27 Broken Arrow Senior Center.................................................................................43 Bucking the Competition for 4 Straight Years........................................... 24 Calendar of Events.................................................................................. 46 Carl Parson for State Representative.....................................................................30 Claremore Expo Center.........................................................................................34 Crusader Tactical...................................................................................................47 Derksen Portable Buildings..................................................................................15 Eye Care of Claremore..........................................................................................29 Floral Haven Funeral Home..................................................................................34 Good Samaritan Ministry.....................................................................................39 Goodwill...............................................................................................................15 Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Rug Gallery......................................................................22 Home of Hope......................................................................................................19 Huldy’s Farm.........................................................................................................15 Inola Portable Buildings & Pole Barns..................................................................39 Jack Kissee Ford...................................................................................................5,10 Jersey Mike’s Sub.................................................................................................48 Jim Glover Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat...........................................................3 Jim Glover on the River........................................................................................48 MIO Restaurant of the Month.................................................................. 42 Mens Shop, The....................................................................................................27 Miracle-Ear...........................................................................................................11 Mother Nature’s Pest Control & Lawn Care...........................................................48 Mustard Seed Christian Preschool........................................................................29 NuRoof, Inc...........................................................................................................47 OklaHomes Realty, Inc..........................................................................................19 Oklahoma Renaissance Festival...........................................................................43 PermaSeal............................................................................................................4 Pioneer Financial Group.......................................................................................29 RCB Bank..............................................................................................................23 Rogers County Emergency Management.............................................................39 SERVPRO of Rogers County..................................................................................2 Safenet Services Garden Tour...............................................................................38 Seasoned and Skillful Service.................................................................. 16 Snow’s Mattress....................................................................................................38 Sooner Painting....................................................................................................15 South Pointe Chevrolet.........................................................................................35 South Pointe Honda.............................................................................................29 Stillwater Milling Co.............................................................................................31 Stonebridge Lawn & Landscape Care...................................................................27 Suburban Chevrolet.............................................................................................12 Supporting A Safe Haven For Survivors.................................................... 14 Survival Zone Storm Shelters................................................................................34 Swan Dairy............................................................................................................7 The Avenue of Flags................................................................................ 44 The Fountain of Youth............................................................................. 40 Tile by Tony Inc......................................................................................................43 Truly Homegrown................................................................................... 20 Tulsa New Holland................................................................................................13 Twisted Soul Sisters Contest Results........................................................ 32 US Health Advisors...............................................................................................47 United Ford Parts Distribution Center..................................................................19 Wastewater Solutions of Oklahoma.....................................................................7 What You Need to Know About Purchasing a Hearing Aid........................ 36 Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo.....................................................................23 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WILL ROGERS STAMPEDE RODEO

Tulsa 33,830 homes

74105–3,913 74112–3,235 74114–4,458 74133–6,761 74134–1,846 74135–2,705 74136–2,510 74137–6,992 74145–2,210

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Owasso/Collinsville 20,465

Owasso–74055–13,619 Collinsville–74021–6,849

Rogers County 25,926 homes

Catoosa–74015–1,964 Chelsea–74016–2,299 Claremore–74017–11,166 Claremore–74019–6,585 Inola–74036–2,274 Oologah–74053–2,297

Bixby, Jenks & Sapulpa 23,680 homes

Broken Arrow 32,923 homes

Bixby–74008–10,523 Jenks–74037–5,807 Sapulpa–74066–7,240

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lans for the annual BootScooting BBQ Festival are cooking in Claremore! The event is proudly presented by the Reveille Rotary Club. The BBQ is a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned cooking competition.

Around thirty cooks from near and far, from newbie to veteran, will be competing for cash prizes, a chance to advance to the next level of competition and good old-fashioned bragging rights.

Admission is free. For a culinary adventure, however, tasting kits are available for purchase onsite on the day of the event, beginning at 12:30

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pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children, ages 12 and under.

Actual taste-testing runs from 1 pm to 2 pm, or until the food runs out. Tasters are invited to cast their votes for the People’s Choice award which will be presented, along with the other official awards, at the ceremony at 3:30 pm.

In addition to the barbecue, there will be boot-scootin’, toe-tappin’ music from a live DJ as well as a smorgasbord of activities available to delight each family member, young and old. Feast your eyes on a range of years and models at this year’s Chevy car show. Area

wineries and artisan booths will provide shopping opportunities for attendees as well. And, the younger set will enjoy the many children’s activities planned for the day—from a climbing wall provided by the National Guard to inflatables. Still needing a little something to fill your tummy, or, maybe one of the kids is not a big barbecue fan? Food trucks will also offer kid-friendly fare for purchase. “This is a safe, family-oriented event for some great family fun,” explains Tanya Andrews, event Chair.

The Reveille (meaning “early morning”) Rotary Club is a civic-

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and distributing personalized dictionaries to every county third grader, providing school supplies to 500 kids at the Rogers County Back to School Bash, assisting in sending youth to a leadership academy, and donating to the Marine’s Toys for Tots, just to

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SUPPORTING A SAFE HAVEN FOR SURVIVORS

BY MACY GOODNIGHT

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pring is in full bloom in Green Country, and the new season brings with it feelings of renewal and hope. Safenet Services, Inc. has been providing hope and opportunity to victims of domestic violence yearround since 1991. Safenet is most recognized for providing women and children in need with a shelter, crisis hotline, counseling, education, and advocacy programs. The completion of their new facility, The Donald W. Reynolds Safety Center provides additional services, including supervised visitation rooms and a secure outdoor play area for children.

One of Safenet’s largest fundraisers each year is the annual Garden Tour.

Alexandra Seifried, Development Specialist at Safenet, is currently hard at work coordinating this year’s event.

Alexandra volunteered at Safenet throughout college at Rogers State University and volunteered again at last year’s Garden Tour. “I remember thinking at the event, what a great way to volunteer. Maybe I could do this in retirement someday,” she said. It was only a month later she was hired fulltime. “Garden Tour is so special to me, I will always remember wanting to be apart of something that does such great work,” said Alexandra.

The Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, June 2, from 9 am to 3 pm. Four gardens will be featured, in addition to the Master Gardeners of Rogers County’s teaching garden. Safenet is continuing their

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partnership with Master Gardeners this year as a way to provide more insight and expertise at each location on the tour. Each location will feature items from their resale shop, Second Impressions, which include garden items and jewelry. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in advance at Safenet, Pixley, or at any of the garden stops on the tour the day of the event. A special Garden Tour lunch will be provided by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church again for $7.50. Garden Tour locations will be announced in Mid-May. All proceeds from the Garden Tour directly benefit Safenet and the families that they provide for.

Safenet is adding a new element to this year’s event – a Garden Party. The Garden Party will be held at the Will Rogers Memorial on Friday, June 1st. “We are partnering with the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate valued members of our both of our organization’s communities.

This cocktail hour is a chance to celebrate those who have supported us and offer an opportunity to spread our message to people who might not know all we have to offer.”

Invitations for the event will be sent out soon and it promises to be an exciting, fun time.

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The Su Subu burb rban an Che hevr vrol olet et Parts an nd Se Serv rvic ice e Te Team am

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ehicle maintenance is top priority for responsible car and truck owners.

Finding the right place to service a vehicle can sometimes be daunting.

Whether it is time for scheduled maintenance or repairs are needed, the experience and training of the service staff is key.

The Parts and Service Department at Suburban Chevrolet in Claremore has been offering the highest quality vehicle maintenance for 34 years. Ben Perry recently took over management of the department as Director, and he is excited to join a team that collectively has over 222 years of experience in servicing Chevy vehicles. Ben and his advisor, Jeff Cantrell, lead a team of experts offering the best service with hometown hospitality. “We bring our collective experience to the table for you to get your vehicle serviced properly by people who know what they’re doing,” Ben said.

The Chevy brand is almost 100 years old, and Ben Perry is proud to be a part of it. Chevy is known for the reliable, quality vehicles they manufacturer. However, routine maintenance of any vehicle will extend its life, and keep it on the road. Ben and his team stay abreast of new technology and training, exceeding industry standards, to offer the best in service and parts to their valued customers. “We as a team are trained specifically for your vehicle to be able to take care of it, service it, and keep that product that you purchased running like it’s supposed to,” Ben said.

The Suburban Chevrolet Parts and Service team is proud to offer friendly, quick service, and are ready to serve. Suburban Chevrolet also offers a loaner program (scheduled) for added benefit.

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By Brad Ward, loan offi cer, RCB Bank

Is a longer-term, lower monthly payment loan saving you money?

Probably not.

Lower monthly payments of longerterm loans often come with higher interest rates, which means you end up paying more money over the life of your loan.

When it comes to borrowing money, it’s wise to consider the total cost of your loan.

If you can afford a higher monthly payment, accepting a shorter-term loan could save you thousands of dollars.

Let’s crunch the numbers on a 48-month (4 year) and 72-month (6 year) auto loan with example standard rates of 2.89% annual percentage rate (APR) for 48 months and 3.89% APR for 72 months for qualified buyers.

On a $30,000 new car loan, total interest increases from $1,805 for a 48-month term to $3,687 for a 72-month term – a significant cost difference of $1,882.

Focusing on the total loan cost will help you avoid buying more car than you can afford, plus help you avoid owing more on your car than what it is worth.

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Worth it? $30,000

Lower vs. Higher g

Monthly Cost 72-month 3.89% APR

Monthly Cos Cost 48-Month 2.89% APR

Monthly Payment 72-mo. $467.88 48-mo. $662.60

Total Interest Cost 72-mo. $3,687.36 48-mo. $1,804.80

ent A lower monthly paym erall. costs $1,882 more ov Above example is for generic illustration purposes only, based on 700 credit score. Does not factor in down payments, additional loan fees or other costs.

Subject to credit approval. Rates are accurate as of April 20, 2018 and subject to change without notice.

See your lender for specific questions regarding your personal loan qualifications and overall costs.

The longer the financing term, the more susceptible you are to having negative equity and being upside down on your loan.

A typical new car can lose close to 22-percent of its value in the first year, and roughly 12-percent annually in years two through four, according to data from the online car-pricing company Edmumds.com.

If you do go with longer financing, consider buying Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) coverage to help mitigate the risk of negative equity and having to make additional principal payments after a total loss. Having GAP can help with the difference between the primary insurance settlement and the outstanding balance on your vehicle on the date of loss. Ask your lender for details.

Get$Fit Tip: Before car shopping, get pre-qualified for financing so you know your numbers. Then, stick to your budget.

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TRULY HOMEGROWN CREATE A BEAUTIFUL LUSH GARDEN WITH THRIVING PLANTS

BY LORRIE WARD

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hen In recent years, “organic” has become a word you will find on almost every aisle in the grocery store. As the negative effects of preservatives and artificial colorings and ingredients have come to light, more and more people want to know exactly where their food is coming from before it ever makes its way into the grocery cart. In fact, many consumers are bypassing store bought vegetables altogether in favor of growing their own home produce where they can truly know the origins of the food they are eating.

If you insist on homegrown produce, be sure that it is truly

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homegrown—visit Stonebridge Garden, Lawn and Landscape Center in Claremore, where one hundred percent of the vegetable plants are grown on the premises. “We know beyond a shadow of a doubt what has been put on our vegetables,” says Michelle Jones, co-owner of Stonebridge. “We won’t buy our vegetable plants from outside sources because we have no way of knowing whether they are truly organic.”

All vegetable plants at Stonebridge are grown from excellent seed grade, are non-GMO, and are completely free of the growth inhibitors, and because the plants are grown from seed at Stonebridge, Michelle points

out that “they have good, thick stalks—you never get spindly plants.”

This commitment to truly organic growth extends beyond just vegetable plants at Stonebridge. Most annuals and perennials are grown on site.

All roses are grown from bare root plants and Stonebridge carries Proven Winners, which Michelle calls “the Cadillac of Plants.”

Stonebridge Garden, Lawn and Landscape Center and its owners, Matt and Michelle Jones, were born and raised in the Claremore area. The nursery, originally known as Picket’s Nursery, dates back over five decades and became Stonebridge Nursery in 1995. The

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Joneses bought the nursery in 2004.

Since then, the garden center has grown significantly—it has in fact, more than quadrupled in size over the fourteen years since Matt and Michelle bought Stonebridge. They have exchanged old green houses and added even more greenhouses.

Stonebridge now hosts a Gift shop, where avid gardeners can find home décor and garden items. Special occasion gift items are also available, as well as fresh cut flowers and plants.

Stonebridge Garden, Lawn and Landscape Center live up to the latter part of its name as well. They provide landscaping and lawn maintenance products and services. They carry

bulk compost and soil and a wide variety of trees, for which they offer both delivery and planting.

Even though not everyone who works at Stonebridge is related to Michelle and Matt Jones, they still view their employees as family.

Stonebridge Garden, Lawn and Landscape Center is truly a family business with deep roots in the community. As Michelle says, “We don’t just work here—we grow here.”

STONEBRIDGE GARDEN, LAWN AND LANDSCAPE CENTER 700 E WILL ROGERS BLVD. | CLAREMORE, OK

918-341-1228 | WWW.STONEBRIDGENURSERYANDLANDSCAPE.COM

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Oklahoma-based child-placing agency is seeking parents to assist our professional team in caring for therapeutic foster children ages 4 - 17 years old. We will train and certify you at no cost. experience the reward of healing children in need.

Monthly stipend for maintenance is approximately $33 per day per placement.

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For 4 Straight Years

BY AMY BETH DOBBINS

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ow in its 72nd year, the Will Rogers Stampede (Stampede) is the 3rd longest running event in Rogers County history. That isn’t the only record the rodeo holds, though. For the last four years, the Stampede has also been voted as PRCA’s top rodeo in its category—No. 1 above 600 other small rodeos! As if that isn’t impressive enough, it is the only PRCA rodeo in Oklahoma to

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receive the national award three times overall, and the only one to get an award for 4 straight years ever in PRCA history!

Large crowds continue to attend, and the Rodeo Arena Coop, newly formed has been berthed for the mission of improving the grounds to make the annual event even more accessible and enjoyable. Currently there is new fencing and lighting and improvements, such as a new

parking lot that are slated to continue into the future.

On Thursday, May 24, at 6 pm a very special dedication of the grounds will take place, renaming it Stampede Park.

Especially significant will be the dedication of the Clem McSpadden Memorial commemorating the 10th anniversary of McSpadden’s death and celebrating his life and contributions. During the ceremony,

Tommy Wildcat of the Cherokee Nation will bless the grounds.

McSpadden was the grand-nephew of the legendary Will Rogers. He was also a proud citizen and Tribal Councilman of the Cherokee Nation, a WWII veteran and President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. Mention cannot be made of McSpadden’s life however, without the recognition of his incredible contributions to the sport of rodeo.

He was a nationally recognized rodeo announcer for ABC’s Wide World of Sports, the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Star Roping and WRS Radio. McSpadden was also the first American rodeo announcer at the Calgary Stampede. In 1986, he was recognized as the PRCA Announcer of the Year. McSpadden; was also named as the Rodeo Man of the Year by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Further he was inducted into

multiple halls of fame, including: Rodeo Hall of Fame, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, Legends of Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the Legend in the Bull Riding Hall of Fame. In his honor following the dedication ceremony, the Clem McSpadden Tub-Handle Classic Steer Roping will begin at 7 pm.

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will kick off Saturday, May 19 with the Stampede parade hosted by the Reveille Rotary at 2 pm in downtown Claremore. You can enter in one of the many parade categories. Then on Monday, May 21, at City Hall at 6 pm be part of the excitement, as Claremore’s Mayor makes his public proclamation of Rodeo Week.

Area businesses will decorate their windows during Rodeo Week to show their support.

The rodeo with around 500 cowboys and cowgirls vying nightly for a chance to take it all will be held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Tub-Handle Classic Steer Roping, Barrel Racing, Tie-down Roping, Team Roping, Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, and the crowd-pleasing Mutton Bustin’ for the little cowpokes will be on display.

All of the action is made possible by the following sponsors: Cherokee

Casino-Will Rogers Downs, MidTown Rentals, Visit Claremore, RCB Bank, Stillwater Milling, Rodeo Arena Cooperative, BancFirst and Claremore Progress.

So don your best western duds throughout Rodeo Week, and join in the fun y’all!

VISIT CLAREMORE

918-342-5357 | WWW.VISITCLAREMORE.ORG

Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo May 24, 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 pm (Rodeo Slack on Friday at 8am)

Claremore Stampede Park

13601 E. 480 Rd., Claremore Advanced Tickets for purchase at RCB Bank, Stillwater Milling and BancFirst or online at www.willrogersstampede.com Advanced Tickets: $12 for adults; $8 for kids (ages 4-14); ages 3 & under free Tickets at gate: $15 for adults; $10 for kids (ages 4-14); and 3 & under free For More information about the rodeo, visit: www.willrogersstampede.com

Dedication Ceremony

Thursday, May 24 at 6 pm

Clem McSpadden Tub-Handle Classic Steer Roping at 7 pm Admission same as rodeo.

For more information about the events, visit: www.willrogersstampede.com

Parade:

Saturday, May 19 at 2 pm Will Rogers Blvd. in Claremore

For Parade Entry Form, visit: www.claremorereveille.com For more information, call: 918-342-5357

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BY MARY BRANSFORD

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ere Ye, Hear Ye… ‘Tis time to call all subjects near and yon to spend your days with Knights and royalty as The Castle of Muskogee hosts it’s 23rd Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival.

An event that features the royal quest for knighthood, a full-contact joust, birds of prey exhibitions, and travelling acrobats. Saturdays and Sundays through June 3rd, 10:30 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. - you will enjoy dozens of street performers, local artisans, culinary creators and merchants, as well as entertainers that will appear on any of the 15 stages throughout the Castleton.

There is music for the entire family to enjoy…Many of your favorite merry-makers from years past will be there, along with famous and award winning singers and musicians like The Craic, Pictus, Music Gathering and Scotty Fox. Each weekend of the festival marks a new theme as Queen Elizabeth entertains her royal suitors that seek her hand in marriage. Friends and families, neighbors and foes are encouraged to come dressed for the part and have a jolly good time. You can learn more about the events that coordinate with each weekend at www.okcastle.com.

Jeff Hiller, founder of the Castle in Muskogee, was a pre-school and primary school teacher with a passion for history. “My family and I began the Renaissance Festival because it is a great way for people

to learn and experience history.

Recently, a person who first came to our Renaissance Festival when he was ten years old approached me.

He said that the experience inspired him to become a history teacher!

We have had tremendous growth through the years. Much of our cast and shows have been with us for many years and new performers continue to join each year.”

Shows, shopping, food, entertainment and themes change annually. “Castleton is a great place to step back in time. If you have been before you will enjoy coming again. New themes provide more ways to have fun exploring history and having a good time,” explained Jeff.

More than 135 merchants and artisans will grace the grounds of Castleton. Siren Song Art who creates beautiful stained glass pieces will be residing in the tournament area of the village. In Castle Keepe, masonry artist, Stone Wick, will feature a wonderful collection of statues, furniture and wall décor.

Shop the festival for uncommon hand-carved toys, games, drinking chalices made of horns and clothing.

The food is delicious and the memories will be merry for guests of every age.

THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE 3400 W. FERN MOUNTAIN RD. | MUSKOGEE, OK (918) 687-3625 | WWW.OKCASTLE.COM

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hank you to all who the beautiful ladies that took the time to send in pictures and wonderful thoughts about moms and daughters. We had an amazing response for this contest. There were so many moms and daughters that could be twins or sisters. Our anonymous team of judges had quite the feat to decide the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The 1st place winner will receive a $100.00 gift card for Twisted Soul Sisters Boutique and Gift Store. The 2nd place winner will receive Mother’s Day Berries from Edible Arrangements. The 3rd place winner will receive a $50.00 gift card for The Pink House in Claremore.

Each mom and daughter that took the time to send in the pictures and wonderful stories about the closeness that is shared are winners even without any prizes from a contest.

ALYSSA & MOM

ANGELA & DAUGHETER

ANIESHA & ANITA

BAYLEE & BRANDI

BECKY & MOM

BROOKE & RYLEE

CARA & NORMA

CHRISTY & SHELLY

COURTNEY & MOM

DEBRA & DORA

JENNIFER & RILEY

KAREN, DORIS & KATRIN

LAUREN & MOM

LINDSEY & JILL

MAGGIE AND NATALIE

PAIGE & CATRENA

TABITHA & KANDIE

TANYA & MOM

TIFFANY & MOM

VELMA, CHERRISH & GRACIE

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1 S T PLACE BROOKLYN PICKARD

Hi! My name is Brooklyn and my mom’s name is Sharon! There are a million reasons why I love my mom but I’ll just outline the big ones. She makes me laugh harder than anyone I know without even meaning to, she just has this naturally funny nature; she can always make a bad day better for me just by cracking a few jokes. Another reason I love her, She has the biggest heart. She cares so deeply about everyone in her life and you’ll never hear her say a bad thing about someone else. My last reason I love my mom; She is my absolute best friend. She’s the first person I call when something good or bad happens to me, she always listens and always gives the best advice, even if it’s something I don’t want to hear. I love her to the moon and back!

2 N D PLACE MCKENNA BROWN

My name is McKenna Brown and I am attending college to become a registered nurse. My mom is one of my closest and best friends. We look and act a lot alike. We occasionally get asked if we are sisters.

My mom has taught me how to be a lady and shows me how to live for Jesus every day. Her life is an amazing example. Her love, friendship, and support mean the world to me. I love her so much!

3 RD PLACE KATIE BUNCH

My name is Katie Bunch and I am 28 years old. The reason why I love my mom is because I can always come to her when I need it and she still helps me out. She is an amazing mom.

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What You Need to Know About Purchasing a Hearing Aid

BY MARY BRANSFORD

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re you having trouble hearing?

Do you think a hearing aid might help? Most often, hearing loss sneaks up on you.

Suddenly one day, you notice that you no longer hear the humming of the refrigerator or the birds’ singing.

On average, it takes 10 years for people with hearing loss to finally do something about it. Many people are simply waiting for the hearing problem to go away. Unfortunately, this rarely happens.

Your brain center stores sounds and noises for up to three years following the onset of hearing loss, but after about seven years the memory becomes weaker and weaker. Therefore, it is important to have your hearing tested and hearing aids fitted when you find out that you are losing some of your hearing.

Additionally, hearing loss is also linked to the risk of falling, likeliness to develop dementia, increased risk of depression, and sufferers are also more likely to be hospitalized.

Steve and Miche Dyke, MiracleEar franchise owners, have helped countless people overcome their hearing problems. They opened their first office in Muskogee known as Better Sound Hearing in 1990 and have since grown to 14 offices throughout Oklahoma. In 2015 they became Miracle-Ear.

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You may be experiencing hearing loss if you often complain that others are mumbling, or you have difficulty understanding conversations in a group. Hearing aids can make sounds louder, but cannot change how your ears function. Here’s some helpful information to help guide you to improve your hearing.

May 31st is National Hearing Day and reminds us that our hearing is vital, and needs to be protected.

The couple has a passion for helping people. Steve was raised in a family of audiologists and is a board certified hearing instrument specialist and Miche is a registered nurse. “Being in the Miracle Ear group allows us to provide our patients with more warranties for loss and damage, provide better pricing, and expand to offer more services. When you need help or service your warranty can be used without charge at any Miracle-Ear store worldwide,” explained Miche.

“Another wonderful facet of Miracle-Ear is that if you cannot afford a hearing aid, you will not leave without a hearing aid… the Miracle-Ear Foundation’s Gift of Sound hearing aid program helps children and adults with hearing loss gain access to hearing aids. The program is designed for people who demonstrate a personal inability to financially provide for their hearing health needs. For information about eligibility, visit www.miracleearfoundation.org, or see us in our office.” Miche explains.

Their entire staff is licensed in

various capacities which include; a hearing instrument specialist, audiologist, nurses, and even their front office assistants participate in ongoing Miracle-Ear learning modules.

Fitting and maintenance of your hearing aids are of utmost importance. Miche says, “our experienced staff uses all the latest technology to test and diagnose your hearing and will take the appropriate amount of time to make sure your fitting is right for your loss and ensure satisfaction.” When you purchase hearing aids from them, ongoing adjustments of your instruments, batteries and cleanings are always available at any of their locations at no charge.

“Another thing, we help our patients with is education. We teach you about wax management, makeup, and how hair spray can damage your hearing aids. Also, batteries should be changed every one to two weeks for hearing aids that require batteries. Cleaning should be done every 90 days at our office.

Cleanings, for any make or model, at our office are available to no charge

Miche and Steve Dyke are passionate about helping patients hear well.

Heather Carter examines a patient’s inside ear as shown digitally on the computer screen.

Mike Atherton conducts a hearing test.

regardless of where you purchased your hearing aids,” she expressed.

Miche and Steve allow you to try your hearing aids before you buy them. “We want to make sure you are going to wear your hearing aids. The price of your hearing aid will start at about $695.00 and go up depending on what technology and user experience you choose.

One outstanding product they feature is the latest directional beam forming technology found in Miracle-Ear GENIUS RIC hearing instruments which allow hearing aid wearers to actually hear better in noise than their normal hearing peers. “The improvement in speech in noise for users of this technology can relate to a 20 – 30% increase in

speech intelligibility,” related Miche.

If you find yourself asking those around you, “WHAT” more than normal, it is time to get your hearing checked. If so, contact the staff at Miracle-Ear in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, Bixby, Bartlesville or Muskogee. They will put their years of experience and caring to work for you.

MIRACLE EAR

WWW.MIRACLE-EAR.COM

JENKS (918) 528-4131

BROKEN ARROW (918) 994-0186

MUSKOGEE (918) 516-8013

TULSA (918) 921-5100

OWASSO (918) 376-0471

BIXBY (918) 559-5061

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BROKEN ARROW: Snow’s Mattress 851 S. Sheridan Rd. 918-834-0878

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B A M E D S PA

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BA Med Spa welcom mes you to the eir ir new ew l cation lo o at 510 N. on N. Elm lm Pllace in in Bro oken Arro Arrow. w.

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popular summer tune “I Wish They All Could be California Girls” may soon change. With the help of Broken Arrow Med Spa, the words may soon be, “I Wish They All Could be Oklahoma Girls”. Broken Arrow Med Spa offers the most advanced procedures in health, beauty and well-being in the Tulsa area. With a brand new facility just one-half mile north of their previous location; the luxurious spa has not only doubled its space, but added innovative services to its menu that will have you feeling and looking better than ever.

Melody Hawkins, practice manager proudly explains some of the newest treatments offered at the Broken Arrow spa located at 510 North Elm Place.

One of the newest services offered in the 6,000 square foot oasis is co2 laser resurfacing.

The procedure is one of the most effective therapies for reducing fine lines, wrinkles, tightening pores, improving skin texture, remedying sun damage and even improving acne and surgical scars. The co2 procedure offers a short recovery period and results can be often be seen after only a single session.

Another new procedure offered at BA Med Spa is co2 vaginal rejuvenation, which is a quick non-surgical laser procedure that not only restores vaginal health, but also treats urinary stress incontinence with a 100% success rate. The procedure can help ease other symptoms such as dryness, vaginal tone, flexibility and even relieve signs of childbirth.

If you’re not convinced the fountain of youth is located at this lavish spa, you may be after hearing the latest in nonsurgical face-lift technology. The treatment is called NovaThreads.

NovaThreads uses dissolvable sutures to lift and smooth the brow, jowl, neck and midface.

There is minimal discomfort and the results look natural.

Unlike a traditional facelift, it is noninvasive with minimal down time.

“At BA Med Spa our mission is to improve the lives of the patients we serve,” says Melody. “We want to make our clients feel comfortable and come up with a custom plan to make them the best version of themselves.” That is one of the reasons BA Med Spa offers a stress-free consultation.

There are always a new array of cutting edge procedures on the menu at BA Med Spa and it’s comforting to know the spa is overseen by physicians and staff who truly care about each and every patient. “We take the time to get to know each person who comes in. We want to know your goals and help you achieve them,” explains Melody.

Voted Tulsa’s Best for five years running, see for yourself why so many people have entrusted BA. Call them at 918-872-9999 to set up your free consultation or visit their website to see their extensive menu of services that will have you rediscovering your youthful self.

BA MED SPA

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

Iron Star urban bbq Before Oklahoma entered statehood, there’s been a strong connection with Oklahoma and outlaws. The vast territory provided many areas for hideouts and easily accessible towns for bank robberies. Interest is spurred when you hear of a restaurant being named for one of Oklahoma’s most notorious female outlaws, Belle Starr. Iron Star Urban BBQ is in the heart of Oklahoma City, neighboring the Paseo Arts District & Crown Heights, 3700 N. Shartel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The restaurant gives the retro, western feel with wood floors and brick walls. You could just imagine an outlaw dining in a restaurant just like this. But, the food is not outdated. The restaurant offers a fine dining experience with a smokehouse flavor; however, it also offers comfort food with a twist.

They don’t stop there. In keeping with the health food trends, they also offer a gluten free menu. Just a sampling of their main menu, they offer Seaboard Farms Pulled

Pork, an Oklahoma raised pork, which is smoked and hand pulled and also a Black Pepper Crusted Prime Rib (Dinner Only) is served by the ounce (10 oz. minimum) with your choice of two sides with cornbread.

They offer a wide variety of sides, including Dutch oven sweet potatoes, corn pudding and braised collard greens. Mama’s Deviled Eggs, with pepper ceviche and fresh scallion is one of their amazing appetizers. Of course, a fine dining experience must be topped off with a tantalizing dessert, of which, Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with a grand marnier glaze is one option.

If you’re needing a place of host a special gathering, Iron Star Urban BBQ offers a unique, fine dining experience having their own Chef design a special menu of gourmet influence for you and your guests.

We are proud for Iron Star Urban BBQ to be named our May restaurant of the month.

FILL OUT YOUR MIO RESTAURANT APPLICATION TODAY AT WWW.MIOCOALITION.COM

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he Made in Oklahoma Coalition, founded in the year 2000, is a group of 70+ Oklahoma food manufacturers, growers and producers dedicated to promoting brand awareness for Oklahoma made food and beverage products.

After over a decade of raising awareness for made in Oklahoma products, The MIO Coalition recognized that consumers in our state not only want to shop for local products at the grocery store, but they also want to support the Oklahoma restaurants that incorporate locally produced food and beverage items into their menu’s. Thus, in an effort to make this information more readily available to Oklahoma consumers the MIO Restaurant Program was born.

The Restaurant of the Month promotion was implemented to provide additional support and recognition to MIO restaurant members that go above and beyond the baseline requirements for membership by offering a robust selection of MIO products to their

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patrons. After each restaurant of the month is selected, a public voting process is implemented at the beginning of the next calendar year to determine who will be named MIO Restaurant of the Year. The winner of the MIO Restaurant of the Year campaign will receive a plaque of recognition, free advertising through MIO, a special feature on the MIO website and social media platforms as well as a $1,000 donation to the food bank of their choice.

Fill out your MIO Restaurant application today at www.miocoalition.com to join the Made in Oklahoma Coalition.

THE MADE IN OKLAHOMA COALITION

2800 N. LINCOLN BLVD | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | (405) 522-2106 WWW.MIOCOALITION.COM

• Granite Counter Tops • Bathroom Remodels • Kitchen Remodels • Porcelain & Ceramic Tile Floors • • Handicap Showers • Glass Shower Doors • Carpentry & Sheetrock • Live Edge Tops & Tables • • Salvaged Barnwood • Sliding Barn Doors, Wood & Faux Beams • Lighting •

Come see our new design showroom off Hwy 66 behind Summit Physical Therapy

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The Avenue of Flags

BY MACY GOODNIGHT

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emorial Day, was originally called Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor those served in the Civil War and to honor those that died fighting for their rights. Today, Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have given their lives in service to our great country. There are many ways to remember the sacrifices of our brave, but the services provided by Floral Haven Funeral Home and Cemetery are extraordinary.

One of the most powerful Memorial Day exhibitions in the country begins on the Friday before what is known as The Avenue of Flags. Over 3,000 funeral coffin flags donated by veterans’ families are displayed.

Each year, new inductees are honored at a ceremony where the deceased veteran’s family raises their sacred flag. It is an emotional and powerful tribute.

The Avenue of Flags will open on Friday, May 25 and the new induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 26 at

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10 a.m. The flags will remain on display the entire weekend through Memorial Day. Additionally, Floral Haven takes great pride in hosting a reenactment of the ceremonial Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Visitors may witness this solemn occasion the entire weekend, which will proceed regardless of the weather.

For more than 60 years, Floral Haven Funeral Home, Crematory and Cemetery has been a beautiful and serene resting place, and a comfort to families and friends left behind. The grounds offer serene gardens with memorial benches and raised or flat monuments. Private estates are offered and can be customized with landscaping, upright and flat monuments and memorial benches. These private estates are both serene and peaceful with each families needs to honor loved ones. The Rose Chapel Mausoleum serves not only as a beautifully enhanced place to lay loved ones to rest, but also as one of the very first

built in Green Country. Private Mausoleums are also available to meet the needs of families to honor those laid to rest. The funeral home is welcoming and serene. It is available for families to pay tribute to loved ones on the grounds in which they will be laid to rest. A Family Reception Center is also available for families to share memories of loved ones.

With so many decisions to be made after the passing of a loved one, Floral Haven’s mission emphasizes the preplanning of funeral arrangements. Director of Sales and Marketing, Chuck Browne advises planning ahead for the inevitable. “We don’t want people to find themselves unprotected and unprepared when they lose someone,” said Browne. “It’s wise to have plans in place, so that on that horrible day no decisions have to be made.” Floral Haven staff works with each family with respect and integrity to exceed expectations. They offer personalized services with

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dignity, peace and serenity.

Preplanning of funeral arrangements eliminates the worry of final details and requirements at a time when grief and remembrance should be the focus. “These are conversations that need to take place ahead of time with family members,” Browne said. The compassionate and caring staff at Floral Haven is honored to provide these services to the

community. Along with hosting the reverent Memorial Day services to honor our veterans.

For more information on Floral Haven’s Memorial Day events, or preplanning arrangements visit www.floralhaven.com, or call (918) 555-7254.

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Hosted by Safenet Services 9AM-3PM Tickets $10.00 Presented by Master Gardeners of Rogers County www.safenetservices.org

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JUNE 3

Advance Tickets $12 Adults $8 Kids Gate Tickets $15 Adults $10 Kids Claremore Stampede Park 13601 E 480 Rd. Claremore, OK

STORM SHELTER RAFFLE

One ticket per $10.00 donation Proceeds support Broken Arrow Senior Center Tickets available Online: www.baseniors.org In Person: 1800 S Main St. BA

By Phone: (918) 259-8377

MAY 25-28

THE AVENUE OF FLAGS

Floral Haven Cemetery 6500 S 129th E Ave. Broken Arrow, OK (918) 615-4431 www.floralhaven.com

PUTT FOR PUPS

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