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VOL 20 ISSUE 4
May 2013
BROKEN ARROW NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Gold Standard at Silver Arrow
Fitness on the Green Fowler Toyota of Tulsa is sponsoring free daily fitness classes during the month of May at Guthrie Green.
Silver Arrow Estates offers premium independent retirement living.
By Duane Blankenship If you are not familiar with Guthrie Green, here’s a great opportunity to get acquainted. Guthrie Green is an urban garden and performance space in the heart of the Brady Arts District in downtown Tulsa. It provides a unique space for Tulsans to congregate, shop and enjoy downtown’s newest urban park. Fowler Toyota of Tulsa has partnered with the Downtown YMCA to offer free fitness classes on Guthrie Green each day, Monday through Saturday, during the month of May. Classes will be geared towards downtown Tulsa’s professionals and their families, and everyone is welcome to attend. Jonathan Fowler, vice president of operations for Fowler Holding Company/Corporate
Headquarters, and Ken Wilkins, general manager of Fowler Toyota of Tulsa, are excited
By Duane Blankenship
about Fowler’s sponsorship participation of Fitness on the (continued on page 28)
“We wish we had made the move here sooner!” is what Managers Paul and Vicki Thielker will tell you they hear most often from new residents. It’s also very
Jonathan Fowler and Ken Wilkins, representing Fowler Toyota of Tulsa, have spearheaded Fitness on the Green in partnership with the Downtown Tulsa YMCA.
common to hear residents telling guests that moving to Silver Arrow Estates was “the best decision they ever made.” Silver (continued on page 28)
Part of the staff at Silver Arrow Estates in Broken Arrow includes Chef Chris Payne, Community Sales Leader Beth Ashcraft, Managers Vicki and Paul Thielker, and Claudia Miller, maintenance.
Rise and Shine for Rooster Days Broken Arrow’s 82nd annual Rooster Days celebration will be held May 10-12, 2013. By Sheryl Sowell
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Bring the family out to Broken Arrow’s Rooster Days, the oldest festival in the state of Oklahoma! This year will commemorate the 82nd event and will be held May 10-12, 2013. Guests will enjoy lots of entertainment, free concerts, carnival rides, food, arts and crafts, a parade, a 5K run, and much more. Rooster Days is a premiere family-friendly event. Rooster Days kicks off Friday evening at Central Park on South Main. As always, Rooster Days will be bringing area residents fantastic live entertainment, including The Kristin Nicole Band, Red Dirt Rangers, Kinsey Saddler, Brandon Clark Band and Tulsa
Bradio. The 3rd annual Rooster Days Run will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 10 beginning at the Central Park pool. Route options include a 1 Mile Fun Run and a 5K Run/Walk. Go online to pre-register or enter at the event site the evening of the run. The Rooster Days Parade begins Saturday at 10 a.m. at College and Main Streets, and proceeds south on historic Main Street to the Broken Arrow Community Center. Both sides of Main will be flooded with spectators of all ages, with kids arriving early to ensure “front row curb seats” as they eagerly receive candy provided by parade
entrants. One of the anticipated highlights of the Rooster Days Parade is a gathering of the “Bands of Broken Arrow,” recognized nationwide for their superior and dynamic bands. Be sure to join the fun on Main Street Saturday morning to take in all the floats, bands, antique cars and more. Rides, food vendors, arts and crafts, and live music begin as the parade ends. The Rooster Days Miss Chick Contest will be held Saturday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. on the Main Stage. The contest consists of an interview, answering a question on stage, and modeling an evening gown in front of judges and spectators. (continued on page 28)
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