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BLUEGRASS & CHILI FESTIVAL

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n perfect harmony, the distinctive sounds of bluegrass music and the spicy tastes of chili are sure to delight, as Claremore hosts the 38th Annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival on the grounds of the Claremore Expo Center on September 7, 8 & 9th.

Free activities will be offered at the Kiddie Korral, and the Festival Market, inside the Expo, will include a variety of crafts and vendors, showcasing their wares.

On Saturday, teams will vie for a golden seat and silver plunger award during the Outhouse Races.

The Open Car Show will host a wide array of entries, classics and current automobiles alike.

Just as the event name suggests, there will be chili for the tasting!

Visitors will need to pick up their taster kits for a donation of $5.00 well in advance of the 4 o’clock tasting time on Saturday, as the chili goes quickly each year.

Several divisions will participate in the cook-off, including a non-profit division open to non-profits, schools, churches, etc. First prize will be $1,000.

As if the activities and chili were not enough, the onstage entertainment is second to none. “It is one of the largest music festivals in the nation—and it’s free,” explains Dell Davis, CEO and President of the Claremore Chamber of Commerce. “Visitors from seven states, including Oklahoma, are represented... approximately thirty thousand visitors come over three days, and the economic impact is huge—well over $1 million.” |

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PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE CLAREMORE AREA It is little CHAMBER OF COMMERCE wonder why people flock to the scene when the three stages are graced with such amazing talent. Headliners scheduled to appear this year include a host of award winners including festival fan favorites Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out. Don’t miss RFD TV Hosts and newest members of the Grand Ole Opry, Dailey & Vincent appearing on Saturday.

Brand new to the Festival are the gospel favorites and Grammy nominees The Isaacs and IBMA nominees Volume Five. Top regional bands will entertain on three stages performing a variety of music including country, gospel, bluegrass and classic rock and rhythm & blues.

The “Junior Showcase” for talented youth under age 21 and a vocalist competition for singers of any age will be ongoing.

The weekend is full of entertainment sure to please everyone in the family, young and old. “The Bluegrass & Chili Festival has become a family tradition. I have heard stories where multiple generations meet up at the annual event, making it a family reunion of sorts,” explains Davis.

So, bring your appetite, and get ready for a sizzling good time!

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ROGERS COUNTY FAIR:

AN OKLAHOMAN ARTISAN’S HAVEN

BY KRISTI ROE-OWEN Artisan vendors will have their unique creations available at booths like these by the Dutch Girl Lareesa Moore and 8 Point Boutique.

ogers County Fair is one of the best-kept secrets in Green Country. It has all the bells and whistles of the Tulsa State Fair--a midway with every fried monstrosity your little taste buds can dream up, mind-numbing carnival rides, red dirt-kicking live music-without draining your bank account on entry and parking, which we all know means more cash for funnel cakes.

Once upon a time, county fairs were a showcase for local farmers and makers. Farmers would vie for biggest produce and finest animals, children would compete with farming skills, and women folk would don their finest gingham to show off their recipes. Rogers County Fair today still captures that agricultural heritage and competitive spirit, encouraging locals to compete in all kinds of areas from agricultural to artistic in nature.

The result is that Rogers County Fair has become a haven for artisans and makers, with categories for competition including every imaginable

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category from home economics to agriculture to art. Pot holders, wood crafts, and oil paintings are all among the countless creative expressions to be seen during the fair.

The jewel of the Rogers County Fair is County Square, a realworld Etsy. Located in the Expo Hall, this is the best place in Green Country for browsing an eclectic mix of artisan vendors, local crafters, and unique antique and vintage treasures.

Marketing Manager Lisa Rogers described the County Square as “a great place for shopping and experiencing local craftsmanship.”

This is a fabulous place to fill your secret Christmas drawer with Oklahoma-made goodness.

The Barking Cat is a pet bakery offering innovative, all-natural treats like the Flea Buster Biscuit

Swan Bros. Dairy artisan cheeses are made right here in Claremore and will be available at the fair.

SEPTEMBER 14-17 Claremore Expo Center Free Admission

(Facebook reviews are strong for this one); PUPcakes and PUPcorn, which are said to be a hit with both dogs and cats; and Gus’ Grin, a trippy-looking rainbow smiley-face “cookie.”

For cheese connoisseurs, Bluff Creamery offers artisan sheep cheese crafted on a Talala family farm, and Swan Bros. Dairy offers premium cheese from happy, free-roaming cows. Stock up on sweet hot mustard and pepper butters over at the Small Town Spice booth. You can also find beautiful embroidery, home decor, handcrafted jewelry, artisan soaps, and any number of dreamy items to set your heart aflutter. “We have everything from canning jams and jellies, homemade pies to boutique clothing,” Rogers added.

Whether you are a maker yourself or simply a fan of artisanship, give yourself plenty of time to check out County Square and all of the other incredible competitions on display at the fair.

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#1: GET PRE-APPROVED FIRST. House hunting is the fun part of homebuying, but looking before getting pre-approved can break your heart when the home you fall in love with doesn’t fit in your budget. First, and most importantly, get preapproved for a loan. Then focus on neighborhoods in your price range. You’ll save time and heartache.

#2: DONʼT GET PRE-QUALIFIED AT YOUR MAXIMUM LOAN AMOUNT. This is a potential set up for financial hardship. Loan eligibility is based on your earnings before taxes and withholdings. Your monthly mortgage payment comes from your take home cash. What you qualify for and what you can actually afford to pay each month may be different depending on your living expenses and spending habits. Ask your lender to factor your budget into your pre-qualification. Determine a comfortable payment you can afford that will also allow you to save money for emergencies or other financial goals.

#3: SHOP LOCAL, IN PERSON. Scoping out the field online can provide a general idea of current rates and options, but this is a major financial decision. Speak directly with a local banker or two. They’re informed on specific loan options available in your particular area.

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Gail Norton, Volunteer, handles the check out at GSM Thrift Store.

Volunteers (L to R) Gail Norton, Pat Taft, Mindi Mullins and Joe Henry (opposite side of counter) volunteer at the food pantry.

BY AMY BETH DOBBINS

ne out of every six Oklahomans lives in poverty according to the Oklahoma Policy Institute. Twentyone years ago, volunteers from a local church set out to change that in Rogers County. In 2004, The Good Samaritan Ministry, Inc. (GSM) incorporated as a non-profit and has been working diligently ever since to that same end.

GSM offers relief to neighbors in need—food, clothing, and emergency assistance for utility bills. Individuals receiving aid must qualify based on income. “We serve individuals of all beliefs, ethnicities, and backgrounds,” Shirley Tripp, Executive Director, explains, “We are a faith-based charity and we also offer individuals the opportunity for prayer and spiritual encouragement if they choose to talk with a volunteer assistant.”

Donated Bibles are available to individuals seeking encouragement.

GSM fed over seven hundred (L to R) Kay Henry, Board Chair and individuals Campaign Director; Craig Long, President of GSM; and Shirley Tripp, in June, Executive Director.

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The Good Samaritan Ministry: Seeking Partners in Growth

and, on average, GSM distributes 2,000 pounds of food monthly.

GSM is currently accepting donations of canned goods to replenish its food pantry.

Clothing is also provided to those in need, from infants to adults.

Qualifying individuals may shop for their free clothing items in the thrift store onsite. The thrift store is also open to the public to shop at deeply discounted prices. The monies earned are then donated to GSM. There is a need for donated boys and adult men’s clothing.

Two part-time employees and a group of about 40 volunteers operate GSM. Two days per week, 12 to 15 volunteers are needed to help during hours open to the public. Volunteers are also needed at other times throughout the week, as it takes a great deal of work behind-the-scenes to accept, sort and organize donations.

As great as the need that exists, so, too, is the need for support. Perhaps the greatest need of all is that of monetary donations. In May, GSM kicked off its Partners in Growth Campaign to raise at least $100,000 for the expansion and renovation of their facility. Specifically, the campaign will fund an 800 square-foot expansion for food storage, commercial refrigeration and freezer units. The additional space is critical to ensure safety and

efficiency in feeding the hungry.

GSM also hopes to reconfigure and renovate the building, making the area better suited to accommodate the large crowds it now serves.

The capital campaign, slated to run through October 1, is gaining momentum. In fact, The Cherokee Nation Tribal Council has approved a $10,000 grant for Partners in Growth Campaign projects. Other corporate partners, including RCB Bank, and individuals have also pledged their support. “We are so grateful for the gifts and pledges from area and community partners which put us over the half-way milestone mark in our Partners in Growth Campaign …, “ stated Kay Henry, GSM Board Chair and Campaign Director.

Even with great progress, though, the clock is ticking, and GSM needs additional donations. To contribute to the capital campaign, checks may be made payable and sent directly to Good Samaritan Ministry, Inc. with Partners in Growth Campaign designated thereon.

Kay Henry explains, “We are here to show God’s love to any and all that need help.”

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SERIOUS SECRETS ABOUT INVESTING FOUR FINANCIAL EXPERTS WEIGH IN WITH THEIR TIPS FOR YOUR MONEY hen it comes to investing, it can be overwhelming to decide which strategy will work best for your individual situation. Working with a trusted financial advisor is the best way to maximize your returns, and putting a plan in place as early as possible will help you reach your financial goals.

Here are our top tips from our local experts so you can begin thinking about your long-term financial plan today!

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MELANIE HASTY-GRANT & KEN GRANT WATERSTONE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT (918) 272-1120 | WWW.WATERSTONEWEALTH.COM 9500 N. 129TH E AVE SUITE 106 OWASSO, OK 74055 Despite volatile financial markets and slow economic growth, in the U.S., there are more millionaires than ever. That’s encouraging! As of the end of 2016, there were a record 10.8 million millionaires nationwide, according to a new study from Spectrem Group’s Market Insights Report 2017.

According to the author of The Millionaire Next Door, only 20% of millionaires inherited their wealth; meaning the other 80% earned their wealth on their own. So, I’m not talking here about just movie stars and pro-athletes. I’m talking about everyday people! However, these millionaires didn’t just fall out of the sky and they didn’t win the lottery! They are regular people who are intentional with their money.

The following are 5 traits of “everyday millionaires” that we work with at Waterstone Private Wealth Management.

1) They live beneath their means. The easiest way to become a millionaire is also the most boring. Millionaires have a tendency to live in the

same house for most if not all of their adult years. They drive their cars into the ground. They keep their cell phones way past their contract dates (some of the ones I know still have a flip phone). They are cost conscious about where they shop for groceries. You would never know that they were millionaires because their lifestyle does not reflect it.

2) They invest. With the money they save from not having the bigger house, newest car, and hottest gadgets, they save and invest it. Just to

give you an example: If you invest just $5500 a year starting at age 20 and do this every year until you are 60 and that money grows at a rate of return of 8% a year, in 40 years , you’ll have 1.42 Million dollars!

3) They don’t have debt. Often the only debt these folks have is their home. They don’t use credit cards and if they do, they pay them

completely off each month. They pay cash for cars along with their trade-in rather than getting a car loan. Not having debt and keeping their expenses low allows them to focus on creating the life they really want.

4) They plan, plan, plan. Millionaires are planners and shop around for the best price. They research purchases on the internet before they buy them. They have a financial plan and an estate plan. They are patient and are not looking for the next “get rich quick” scheme.

5) They spend their extra money on travel and experiences rather than things. Instead of accumulating more stuff, they tend to be more interested in creating memories through experiences and travel.

At the end of the day, there is no substitute for hard work, controlling spending, saving early and regularly, and making good investment decisions. Wealth preservation is more important that just accumulation. Choose your advisor and investments wisely. Where your invested matters. If you would like some help with your financial planning, please give Waterstone Private Wealth Management a call at 918.272.1120 or visit our website at www.waterstonewealth.com. Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 9500 N. 129th E Ave Suite 106 Owasso, OK 74055

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JOE LANGLEY, CFP®, ChFC®, VP WEALTH ADVISOR, RCB BANK (855) BANK-RCB | WWW.RCBBANK.COM So you’re ready to put your toes in the water but not sure where to begin. Begin at your kitchen table with pen and paper.

First thing you need to do is define your fi nancial goals. What exactly do you want and when do you want it? To retire? By what age? Buy a vacation home?

When? Send your kids to college? How much do you want to save and how long do you have? Write it down: your dreams, the costs and the timeframes.

Two big questions to ask yourself: are your goals realistic and attainable, and how much risk are you willing to handle? The best way to answer these questions is to complete a personal profi le with a trusted advisor, which will help you plan and visualize your fi nancial goals. You can consult a financial planner, broker or trust representative without committing to a partnership.

Your goal is to get educated and narrow down your options to a realistic plan that will meet your needs.

A PERSONAL PROFILE IS SHAPED BY: • • • • • • •

Your age and stage in your career.

Your need for liquidity of funds.

The size of your investment portfolio.

Your cash flow needs.

Your income tax bracket.

The rate of return that you need to reach your goals.

The amount of risk you will assume to gain the rate of return to achieve goals.

Armed with this information you are ready to develop an investment strategy and jump in the water. They key to investing is to continually monitor your portfolio to see if you are on track to meet your goals.

If you plan to work with a financial advisor, make sure they are working for you with your best interest in mind. Ask about their credentials, ask how they make their money and listen to your gut. It’s important that you have an open line of communication with your advisor.

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Investment products are not insured by the FDIC. Not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by the depository institution. Subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. Ask for details.

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FOUR FINANCIAL EXPERTS WEIGH IN WITH THEIR TIPS FOR YOUR MONEY LINDA RAINWATER, GENERATION INCOME STRATEGIES (918) 272-4456 | WWW.GENINCOME.COM 12899 E. 76TH ST. N, SUITE 106 OWASSO, OK 74055

The irony with all the things people want most—health, money, family, success—is that the “secrets” to attaining them aren’t secrets at all! Like an explorer who has landed on a treasure, many who achieve success are unselfish enough to tell others exactly how they did it.

When it comes to investing, there are simple but effective principles that may start benefiting your portfolio today.

Like most other areas in business, operating solely based on your emotions is catastrophic for investing. Many people’s default setting when it comes to money is getting emotional. This makes sense since money is so often connected to the people we love, but it also may explain why most people aren’t rich.

As you seek to invest wisely, try to avoid making decisions based on emotions or feelings. Instead, lean on the tested and tried principles that have helped to create wealth for years.

By eliminating emotions from investing, you can position yourself and your family to enjoy those things you should be emotional about—like having meaningful, worryfree moments with one another.

Every so often, a story will circulate about some “genius investor” who quickly traded his way to millions. Sadly, many unsuspecting readers find themselves inspired to try and do the same thing. This laissez-faire, nonchalant investing method probably can make you a millionaire, but only if you start out as a billionaire.

When striving to invest successfully, consider lengthening your timeline.

Invest with long-term goals in mind and be patient, knowing that the market tends to reward those who know how to keep their cool no matter what. Warren

Buffett once said, “The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient.”

If you’re making the decision to play the long game and invest for a long period of time, then the sooner you get involved, more likely the better. A time-period as short as even a few years can make a big difference. The sooner you start making your money work for you, the sooner you may be able to stop working for money.

Your financial health demands sound investing principles. By removing your investment strategy from all emotional entanglements, lengthening your timeline to invest for the long haul, and getting involved in investing as soon as possible, you may soon find yourself joining the ranks of those who enthusiastically shout their “secrets” for all to hear.

Generation Income Strategies 12899 E. 76th St. N, Suite 106 Owasso, OK 74055 Linda Rainwater, Financial Advisor All investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or a loss. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will be successful. The foregoing information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that it is accurate or complete, it is not a statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision, and it does not constitute a recommendation. Any opinions are those of Linda Rainwater and not necessarily those of RJFS or Raymond James.

Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory Services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Generation Income Strategies is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

Give any of our experts a call today to set up a time to talk about your finanical future. They will have expert advice for your investment profile that will set you up for success!

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SERIOUS SECRETS ABOUT INVESTING FOUR FINANCIAL EXPERTS WEIGH IN WITH THEIR TIPS FOR YOUR MONEY DALE ALIMENA, EDWARD JONES (918) 274-7044 | FACEBOOK.COM/EJADVISORDALEALIMENA 8805 N 145TH EAST AVE, OWASSO, OK 74055

Diversify Your Investments … But Consolidate Your Providers

You have probably heard that diversification is a key to investment success. If so, you may also think it might also be good to diversify your financial advisors – after all, aren’t two (or more) heads better than one?

Actually, some good reasons exist to consider consolidating all your investment accounts with one provider.

Let’s look at each topic separately.

Consider the two broadest categories of investments: stocks and bonds.

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Stock prices will move up and down in response to many different factors.

Bond prices are usually more strongly driven by changes in interest rates. Stocks and bonds often move in different directions.

If you only own U.S. stocks, you could take a big hit during a market downturn. (Keep in mind, though, that even a diversified portfolio can’t prevent all losses or guarantee profits.)

So, it is clearly a good idea to diversify your investment portfolio.

Now, let’s move on to diversifying financial service providers.

Actually, some good reasons exist to consider consolidating all your investment accounts with one provider. First, you’ll keep better track of your assets with much less

paperwork. Additionally, it will be much easier to follow a single, unified investment strategy, based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. Also, if you have accounts with several different financial service providers, you might be incurring many fees. Finally, you won’t get conflicting advice and you’ll receive clear guidance on important issues.

Diversification and consolidation – one is good for building an investment portfolio, while the other can help you invest more efficiently and effectively. Put the two concepts together, and make them work for you.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Dale Alimena.

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FOODIE

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would say I am a fan of sushi, but that really isn’t true. I am more of a sushi fangirl. Give me all the sushi. First of all, sushi is arguably the most adorable food. If a sushi chef has any degree of competence, it is highly instagrammable. As a person generally fond of snack foods, anything that falls in the dual appetizer-meal category is high on my faves list. If you’re a sushi novice, I’ve put together a few little tips for expanding your sushi horizons.

KNOW THE LINGO. Trying to order sushi can be intimidating (shout out to anyone who ever tried to discreetly google “unagi” on your iPhone before the sake arrived). In fact, the only thing more intimidating than trying to navigate unfamiliar terminology is sitting down to eat with someone who inexplicably knows every Japanese term on the menu.

It is a common misconception that sushi is always raw fish. Sushi is just a blanket term for bite-sized food rolled in vinegared rice.

There are two main kinds of rolled sushi: maki and uramaki.

All rolled sushi consists of rice and nori (seaweed) wrapped around other ingredients, typically fish and vegetables. Maki basically means any rolled sushi, typically with rice wrapped in nori.

Uramaki means “inside-out roll” because the nori is on the inside of the rice. The other main food items on a sushi menu are typically sashimi (sliced raw fish) and nigiri (sliced raw fish served on rice). You 28 |

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probably know what wasabi is, but you may not know that another word for soy sauce is shoyu.

The only other thing you really need to know is the name of the fish you are ordering. Unagi is eel, tako is octopus. Ikura is salmon roe, masago is smelt roe. No one knows what a smelt is, but their eggs are orange and delicious. Sake is the Japanese word for salmon, maguro is tuna, and hamachi is yellowtail. Ebi is shrimp, kani is crab. There are many other items you might encounter, but if you learn these terms, you can order off the menu with some degree of competence.

If you’re wary about eating raw fish so far inland, set your mind at ease. Most sushi restaurants in Tulsa have fresh fish flown in every two days or shipped overnight. Tuna comes from Honolulu, while most other fish comes from Los Angeles.

Ingredients like eel and octopus are flown frozen because they have to be shipped from Japan. Sushi chefs take pride in serving only the very best ingredients, so you never have to ask if the fish is fresh.

EAT LIKE AN EXPERT.

Even after eating sushi for years, I still struggle with eating it the way it’s intended, so I don’t. Sushi is meant to be eaten in single bites, which is why sushi has to be rolled very tightly and served in small pieces.

With each bite, you taste the fresh ingredients, the flavors blending together perfectly.

The problem is that often, those bites aren’t really very bite-sized, and there is just no graceful way to shove an entire piece of sushi in your mouth without looking like a giraffe at feeding time. Try cutting it in half or eating it in two bites and you’re likely to end up wearing rice. My advice is to eat it however you can get it in your mouth.

It is also a no-no to dip the rice side of nigiri into the soy sauce. If you dip the fish, you get the perfect portion for flavor enhancement, but if you dip the rice side, your rice soaks up the soy sauce like a little sushi sponge and turns your perfect bite of salmon or tuna into an oilcolored sodium bomb. Worse, your

hi

Course soy sauce dish becomes a wasteland of errant rice soldiers drifting aimlessly in an ocean of MSG. When it comes to wasabi, just remember that if you add too much, you can’t taste the sweetness of the fish. If you still aren’t sure what the ginger is all about, it is for cleansing your palate between bites.

The biggest sushi etiquette you need to worry about has to do with appreciating the food you are eating for what it is: art created by an artisan.

SHARING IS CARING. Eating family style is the best way to try many different rolls, and it can be the most fun way to break bread with your tribe. But when you eat from the communal candy roll, turn your chopsticks backward so the blunt end is touching the sushi. This keeps your germs out of contact with everyone else’s food.

Sushi burritos, spam sushi, and sushi “burgers” are all actual things that exist in the world. You can even order a “sushi bazooka,” a device

resembling a piece of PVC pipe for rolling sushi and pushing it out in much the same way your Play-Doh pasta maker did when you were a kid. And some of the sushi rolls you can get at grocery stores are actually pretty decent.

BE CREATIVE. There’s no wrong way to make or eat sushi. Technically, at least.

People are doing weird things with sushi in this postmodern age.

Many completely legitimate sushi restaurants offer the east Asian answer to the Monte Cristo, deep fried sushi rolls. There is an entire subreddit dedicated to the mad science of bizarre sushi creations at www.reddit. com/r/SushiAbomination/.

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rigsby’s has been the name synonymous with carpet and tile in northeastern Oklahoma for nearly 60 years. They cater to residential and commercial clientele and have an outstanding, knowledgeable staff eager to assist you with the latest floor covering styles and trends in design for your home or office space. They are familyowned and operated. Owner Dub Stover is a Veteran and his two sons, David and Jeff Stover, are active in the business.

Grigsby’s Director of Operations Penny Carnino says, “The hard surface industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the past several years. As a result, there are limitless styles, colors and materials to suit anyone’s taste and budget.”

Lately, designers are using a lot of hard-surface, manufactured materials on floors, walls and ceilings. They offer luxury vinyl tile products that look like wood,

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but are more durable and a great choice if you have pets, active children or moisture issues.

Grigsby’s carries a beautiful, 3-layered engineered product called Wallplanks TM that combines a high density fiberboard core sandwiched between two hardwood veneers. It has a precision ship lap joint milled on its long sides. The result is a light weight and stable plank that is only 1/4” thick, 5.1” wide with lengths from 12” to 48”.

This collection uses a patent pending process of infusing stain pigments into hardwood veneers creating numerous renditions of reclaimed or exotic wood designs that are easily maintained.

While learning what is trending, check out the new ceramic ship-lap tile that is absolutely stunning and comes in a wide variety of colors and styles. If you’re considering something for an outdoor living area, consider one of Grigsby’s

Jeff Stover, Penny Carnino and Vice President David Stover of Grigsby’s Carpet & Tile eagerly share information about the many styles of hard-surface coverings available to homeowners.

many porcelain offerings. They’re harder and more durable than ceramic tile and do well outdoors. polished tile is popular again and there are many beautiful collections from which to select.

They carry Carrara, a manmade porcelain marble that is hard to distinguish from the real thing.

STAINMASTER® perfected PetProtect TM luxury vinyl and the feature is now available in products by several other manufacturers.

If your family includes a fourlegged friend or an occasionally rowdy kid, you’ll be wise to look at products with features that include STAINMASTER’S Pet-claw shield and Pet-action traction. These products are 100 percent waterproof and resist odors from your pet’s accidents.

“We’re constantly updating and changing product selections to stay abreast of favorite market trends,” said Carnino, “while continuing to deliver excellent service to our customers by providing helpful information and the finest selections available in northeastern Oklahoma. And, as always, our prices are very competitive.”

If you’re building or improving your home, search the fine carpet, tile, hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring available at Grigsby’s.

They’ve got you covered!

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Fall Festivals & Fairs

FAMILY FUN IN OKLAHOMA

BY KRISTI ROE-OWEN

all is almost upon us, and before we know it, it will be time to trade in ice cold lemonade for pumpkin spice lattes.

But don’t mourn the end of summer-- there’s plenty of fall festival fun to be had in northeast Oklahoma before the weather starts to cool.

Claremore’s 38th Annual Bluegrass and Chili Festival is September 7-9 at the Claremore Expo Center. Load up the minivan with your lawn chairs, because it’s BYOS (Bring Your Own Seat) at this free annual three-day event. Top regional bands will entertain on three stages performing a variety of music including country, gospel, bluegrass and classic rock and rhythm & blues. The Mid-America Regional Chili Cook-off is on Saturday with a spicy salsa division. The event will also include a Festival Market, arts and crafts, a car show, vocalist competition, and more.

There’s even more fair fun in September at the Rogers County Fair in Claremore. The festival and parking are free, leaving you with plenty of cash to spend on funnel cakes and carnival rides. This fair is a great place for makers, as it is home to some remarkable competitions and arts and crafts shows. The fair also offers talent shows, parades, fireworks, a 5K fun run, pumpkin patch, car shows, live music, and pageants.

The Tulsa State Fair is also coming up, opening on Sept. 28.

You can always expect to have a great time there, as it is one of the largest events in Tulsa filled with entertainment, rides and family fun.

Here are some more local festivals that you won’t want to miss!

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September 14-16, Coweta will host the 43rd annual Coweta Fall Festival in downtown Coweta. This good old-fashioned local fun fair includes carnival rides, lots of tasty fair food, pageants, a car show, parades, talent shows, and all the trimmings.

Don’t miss the Gatesway Balloon Festival that same weekend in Broken Arrow. Balloons inflate at dusk and dawn September 15-17. This breathtaking annual event supports Gatesway, a non-profit organization which helps adults with intellectual disabilities develop the life skills, social skills, and vocational skills they need to live more independently.

The festival offers live music on the main stage and tethered balloon rides for $20 per person or $15 for folks under 12 years old. A host of family activities will be offered including an inflatables zone for kiddos with an all-day wristband available for $10 over age 6 or $5 under.

On Saturday, the festival will host the Green Country Classic Mustang Show, also free to attend. There will also be a 1K family fun run and sanctioned 5k run. Check out the website for balloon glow and flight times.

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Bartlesville hosts its 30th annual Indian Summer Festival on September 15-16. Located at the Bartlesville Community Center, the festival is meant to be a cultural exchange and includes vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, cultural demonstrations, and a competitive powwow. The festival also includes an art show for youth with a $1000 scholarship for Best of Show.

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Mannford hosts its annual Boats, Melons, & BBQ Festival on August 19. The end-of-summer festival includes a free kids’ fishing derby, games, waterslides, a vintage vehicle show, and live music. Cardboard boat races will offer cash prizes to the fastest boats in each category as well as a “White Lightning” prize for fastest overall boat.

One of the highlights is a good old-fashioned gun show from the Green Country Gunslingers, a traveling group that competes in Cowboy Fast Draw competitions with wax bullets. If you’ve ever wondered how you would fare at high noon, now is the chance to find out. Attendees can pay $5 for 10 shots and compete against their friends.

Skiatook Pioneer Day Festival 2017 is September 16 in Skiatook Central Park. Skiatook was founded in 1872 when it was established as a frontier trading post, and they pull out all the stops for this annual shindig. This is one of the bigger Pioneer Day celebrations in Oklahoma, including carnival rides, the “Fantasy on Wheels” car show, parade, fly-in, chili challenge, petting zoo, rodeo, tractor pull, horse shoe tournaments, live music, and fireworks display. The event kicks off with a 5K color run and fitness walk along the Osage Prairie Trail. The parade begins at 9 a.m. The festival will also host a youth talent show which is sure to include plenty of adorable local talent.

SCOTFEST | $10 ONLINE OR $15 AT THE GATE RIVER WEST FESTIVAL PARK: 2100 S JACKSON AVE, TULSA, OK WWW.OKSCOTFEST.COM If Celtic music and highland games are more your scene, head over to Scotfest on September 15-17, where you can get your fill of alternative Celtic rock and folk music, highland dance, whiskey tastings, and great beer. Pick up an early bird weekend pass for $25 to check out Celtica, Barleyjuice, and the Town Pants, among other terrific Celtic bands.

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ogers County Youth Services (RCYS) is excited to announce their annual fundraiser for 2017. Grab your poodle skirt and hair grease and come enjoy a retro night all about the 50s.

The Second Annual Sock Hop Benefit will be on Saturday, August 19th from 6-10pm. at the Claremore Conference Center, located at 1400 West Country Club Road in Claremore, adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express.

The evening will be a fun filled experience including a Fifty’s band, burgers, the fixins, live auction, silent auction, and contests galore. Think back on days gone by and try your skill at competing with a hula hoop or the bubble gum blowing contest. There will also be plenty of opportunities to show your prowess on the dancefloor by doing the Twist and the Limbo.

Show up in your best era costume for a chance to take the title of

The benefit committee of Rogers County Youth Services shows their enthusiasm for this year’s theme (L to R): Steve Blahut, Carolyn Swopes, Donna Harrington, Cyndi Robinson, Angie Graves, Debbie Butler and Jim Spangler.

community while continuing to raise money to support the youth and families of our community. This event will feature exciting live auction items such as: golfing at the Patriot, Date night for a year, Dinner/movie for 6 at the Will Rogers Memorial, Purdy’s Cabin Guest Retreat and other irresistible selections. A sampling of silent auction items include: OU/OSU blankets, Cooking Italian basket, Rt.66 items, Coffee Galore Basket, SECOND ANNUAL “SOCK HOP” TO BENEFIT Stella & Dot ROGERS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES Jewelry basket and much more. top dresser of the night. A silent Various sponsorship opportunities auction starts at 6, live auction are available for this event. Donors begins at 7:30. have the choice of being a RCYS has created Marilyn Monroe sponsor with a another fun donation of $1,000 or more... to and unique a Buddy Holly Contributor with experience a donation of $50 to $199. for the RCYS is a member of the Rogers/ Mayes Counties United Way. The mission statement of RCYS is “Believing in the potential of youth, Rogers County Youth Services serves the community by strengthening

youth and families.” RCYS has an emergency shelter for youth 12-17 years of age, free counseling services provided by licensed and master level counselors, Love and Logic Parenting classes, Family Academy, the annual Me and My Guy Dance and the Me and My Mom Dance. Over 100 children and youth are seen each week in the schools throughout Rogers County for counseling and life skills development groups. All services at RCYS are provided free of charge.

“We are grateful for such a giving community who is willing to invest in the lives of the children, youth, and families of Rogers County and surrounding communities,” said Executive Director Steve Blahut. Sock Hoppin 2017 sponsors include: Summit ESP, Focus Financial, RCB, Burrows Insurance, BancFirst, and Dave’s RV. Thank you to all the donors and volunteers for this year’s event.

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AUG-SEPTC O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R August 10, 2017 Center Impressions Firefly Dream (acrylic on canvas) with Tulsa Artist Rosemary Daugherty 6 PM - 8:30 PM THE CENTER for Individuals with Physical Challenges 815 S Utica Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 (918) 584-8607 www.tulsacenter.org $40/person, all supplies, wine & appetizers included August 10, 2017 Native Spotlight with Oklahoma Filmmakers I Stand: The Guardians of the Water Dig It If You Can 6 PM - 10 PM Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 (918) 585-3504 www.circlecinema.com $10 for general admission, $6.50 for members August 11-13, 2017 2017 Intertribal Indian Club of Tulsa Pow Wow of Champions Friday: 5 PM - 11:30 PM Saturday: 11 AM - 11:30 PM Sunday : 11 AM - 9:30 PM The Mabee Center 7777 S Lewis Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74171 (918) 378-4494 www.iicot.org Admission starts at $8 August 12, 2017 2017 Riverside 5000 7:30 AM River Parks, 96th and Riverside Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 918-494-8800 www.tulsarunner.com/event Adults register in advance for $25 or $30 on race day August 12, 2017 Wild Brew Benefits the Sutton Aviary Research Center 5 PM - 8 PM Cox Business Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK 74103 Admission starts at $50 www.wildbrew.org

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August 12, 2017 Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In 10:30 AM - Will & Wiley Arrive Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd. Oologah, OK 74053 www.willrogers.com August 12, 2017 72nd Anniversary of V-J Day Celebration Celebrating the end of World War II 1:30 PM Military History Center 112 N. Main Street Broken Arrow, OK 74012 www.brokenarrowok.gov Free August 17, 2017 Origami with Emily 4 PM - 5 PM Tulsa Children’s Museum 560 N. Maybelle Ave. Tulsa, OK 74127 Ages 6+ www.tulsachildrensmuseum.org Event is Free with Museum Admission Purchase August 18, 2017 Back to School Bash and Fashion Show Featuring Dogs Available for Adoption

12 PM - 2 PM Woodland Hills Mall 7021 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 252-7511 Free

August 19, 2017 Sock Hop benefitting Rogers County Youth Services Claremore Conference Center 6 - 10 PM Silent auction begins at 6 PM Live auction begins at 7:30 PM 1400 West Country Club Road Claremore, Oklahoma 74017 (918) 341-7580 www.rcys.org August 21, 2017 Total Eclipse of the Park Solar Eclipse Viewing Party 11 AM - 2:30 PM Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area 6850 S Elwood Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132 Free

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August 26, 2017 Tulsa Mini Maker Faire by Fab Lab Tulsa Greatest Show and Tell in Oklahoma 10 AM - 5 PM Central Park Hall at Expo Square 1701 S Sandusky Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 (918) 779-6025 tulsa.makerfaire.com Register online, free admission August 22, 2017 Dinner - More Veggies, Please!!

Food Class presented by Suzanne Coveley 5:45 - 6:45 PM Natural Grocers 3126 S Harvard Ave Tulsa, OK 74135 (918) 749-0271 www.naturalgrocers.com Free August 26, 2017 Pride of Owasso Marching Band 2017 Run to the Beat 5K and Fun Run Benefits the Owasso High School Band 7:30 AM Owasso HS Stadium E 88th St N, Owasso Oklahoma 74055 (918) 272-3085 www.owassobands.com August 28, 2017 Move it Monday 10:30 AM - 11 AM Tulsa Children’s Museum 560 N Maybelle Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127 (918) 295-8144 www.tulsachildrensmuseum.org Free event with the price of admission August 31, 2017 Gallery Opening: Unexpected Views A photographic exhibition featuring the work of Anitra Lavanhar

7 PM - 8:30 PM Tyrrell Hall 2930 East 6th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104 www.utulsa.edu Free and open to all

September 1, 2017 Cosplay Scavenger Hunt Hosted by Ruined My Rhythm 7 PM - 8:30 PM The Boxyard 502 East 3rd St Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 www.facebook.com/ ruinedmyrhythm Free, Registration Required September 9, 2017 Sickle Cell 5K 2017 On Greenwood Presented by Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease 9 AM - 12 PM First Baptist Church North Tulsa 1414 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 Adults $20 in advance/ $25 day of 17yrs and under $15 in advance/$20 day of Team of 10 or more $15 per person advance sale only www.sicklecell5k2017splashthat.com

September 12, 2017 May it Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers Film Screening at Circle Cinema 7 PM 10 S Lewis Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma, OK 74104 (918) 585-3504 www.circlecinema.com Tickets are $10 general admission, $6.50 for members September 14, 2017 Ok, So Story Slam - Theme: My Digital Life hosted by Ok, So Tulsa 8 PM - 10 PM IDL Ballroom 230 E 1st St Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 Must be 18 to enter $5 Admission $50 prize for the winner September 15, 2017 Back to the 80’s party hosted

by The Demand Project 7 PM - 11 PM Stokely Event Center 10111 E. 45th Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146

Admission Starts at $15 www.thedemandproject.org (918) 346-2168

September 15–17, 2017 ScotFest 2017 Friday 5PM-11PM Saturday 9AM-11PM Sunday 9AM-6PM River West Festival Park 2100 South Jackson Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107 www.okscotfest.com (918) 740-7738 Ticket prices vary September 16, 2017 St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer 2017 Tulsa 7 AM - 11 AM Schedule to be Announced Walk - $10 ages 6 and up 5K Run - $20 ages 6 and up Little Ones - Free for ages 5 and younger ONEOK Field 201 N Elgin Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 www.stjude.org Register Online September 16 & 23, 2017 Conquer Chiari Walk Across America 2107 9 AM - 12 PM John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park 321 N Detroit Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 www.conquerchiari.org Registration is free, $25 donation is suggested September 23, 2017 Green Country Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser hosted by Over Edukated Music and Arts 6 PM - 9 PM 114 E Dewey Ave Sapulpa, Oklahoma, OK 74066 (918) 512-6692 $40 per painter 11x14 canvas and all supplies included September 24, 2017 Tulsa Threat 2018 Tryouts Tulsa Threat Women’s Tackle Football 1 PM - 3 PM Nathan Hale High School 6960 E 21st St, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74129 www.tulsathreat.com Wear workout appropriate attire and sunscreen Ages 18 and older

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