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VOL 20 ISSUE 4
May 2013
OWASSO COLLINSVILLE
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
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Trail Days King and Queen
Unique gift items for all occasions can be found at Surceé Home Décor & Gifts.
Tim and Patty Rich are dedicated to giving back to their community and schools.
By Susan Erler
By Carol Beck-Round As a new business owner in 1995, Tim Rich was initiated into the spirit of the Owasso community when he was dumped onto a parking lot from the bed of a red Radio Flyer, ending up with a “strawberry on his leg” during the city’s annual Trail Days celebration. Since that initiation, Tim and his wife, Patty, have become an integral part of their community. “From day one, we got involved in Owasso,” says Tim, who is the owner of three McDonald’s restaurants in Owasso. As the 2013 Owasso Trail Days King and Queen, the Riches are being recognized for their commitment to the people, schools and organizations in the area that depend on the support of businesses and individuals like this couple who go above and beyond. “It’s an honor to be recognized,” Tim says.
“We believe in giving back. We’re just trying to be good stewards of what God has given us.” Since purchasing their first McDonald’s, the couple hasn’t changed their business philosophy: “Have the best people, work closely with schools, and be involved in the community.” Education is the focus of their giving. “We believe in supporting our schools and teachers. If we have strong schools, then we have a better community,” said Tim. Through sponsoring McTeacher Nights at their restaurant, they annually donate around $40,000 to Owasso, Collinsville and Oologah schools. The couple, also known for serving hundreds of people during their annual Community Christmas Breakfast, host educator breakfasts and pancake (continued on page 28)
April showers bring May flowers, but the month of May also brings many special occasions, each a gift-giving opportunity for loved ones and close friends. And of course, you want to give a gift that shows them your heartfelt
Tim Rich, owner of the Owasso McDonald’s locations; Shannon McDonald, general manager; and Glenn Schwartz, director of operations, are ready to give away 500 youth bicycle helmets on Saturday, May 11 in a lot just west of the 76th Street North restaurant.
sentiments. That’s a lot of pressure. But for those who have discovered Surceé Home Décor & Gifts in Owasso, gift giving is easy, and you can be confident that everything you give will be distinctive and unique. (continued on page 28)
Susan Hanchette, long-time employee of Surceé.
Fitness on the Green Fowler Toyota of Tulsa is sponsoring free daily fitness classes during the month of May at Guthrie Green. By Duane Blankenship
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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 about Fowler’s sponsorship participation of Fitness on the Green. “Fowler has a strong
philosophy of giving back to the communities in which we serve,” Jonathan said, “and we love being involved in the arts, culture, health and fitness.” Ken added, “These are the areas in which we want to maintain the focus of Fowler Toyota of Tulsa as we continue serving our community.” When Fowler and Wilkins first met with project cosponsors, they immediately realized that Fowler had the (continued on page 28)
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