Value News Rogers County December 2012 by Values, Inc.

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VOL 19 ISSUE 12

December 2012

ROGERS COUNTY NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper

It’s About Life

Eye Problems in Your Child’s Sight

Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Home introduces “Life Story” services for families. By Carol Beck-Round Have you ever lost a loved one and then realized you didn’t know that person as well as you wished you had? Maybe you knew your loved one’s birthday and his or her place of birth, but did you really know everything about that person and what defined his or her life? One of the most stressful times in our lives is the death of a loved one. For over 42 years, Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Service and Crematory has been assisting the Rogers County area with the difficult decisions to be made when a loved one dies. For Jim and Cindy Smith, owners and operators, funerals are about celebrating the deceased one’s life. Although MMS has been offering photos on DVD for the past eight years, the funeral home wanted to take it a step further by preserving family history.

“Everyone has stories to share,” says Jim. “However, we don’t always know their stories. For example, grandpa may have

come to Oklahoma in a covered wagon and the younger generation never realized the (continued on page 28)

The Musgrove-Merriott-Smith staff: (Seated) Paul Merriott, retired funeral director; June Medlock, office manager in Inola; (Standing, L to R) Frank Friedemann, director of family services; Cindy and Jim Smith, owners and operators; Ryan Payne, funeral director; Denise Adamson, funeral director; and Charlie Bray, assistant. (Not pictured: Susan Bickford, Chelsea office manager.)

Primary Eye Care Associates urges parents to have their children’s eyes examined by an optometrist, rather than relying on school vision screenings. By Lorrie Ward Oftentimes people associate vision problems with aging, making the assumption that children are born with perfect vision. Numerous studies, however, contradict this notion.

The American Optometric Association (AOA) estimates that “nearly 25 percent of school-age children have vision problems.” Yet, 86 percent of (continued on page 28)

Dr. Hinkle of Primary Eye Care Associates in Owasso gives a patient an eye exam.

Fowler Toyota Grand Opening Celebration Fowler Toyota of Tulsa provides quality new and pre-owned Toyota cars and trucks, emphasizing high-quality customer service. By Duane Blankenship

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Momentum Toyota of Tulsa is under new ownership and is now Fowler Toyota of Tulsa. Located on the Broken Arrow Expressway at Sheridan Road, Fowler’s goal is to be Tulsa’s leading Toyota dealer. The Fowler family is Oklahoma born and bred, and has four familyowned dealerships in Norman, with its fifth now in Tulsa. The new ownership of Fowler Toyota of Tulsa became official on October 3. Fowler has made many improvements to the dealership and vastly expanded inventory. A grand opening celebration is taking place through December 31 and is featuring outstanding sales incentives on select

vehicles, as well as many drawings for door prizes. Full-sized Toyota Tundras will be offered at zero percent interest for 72 months, and Camrys will be available at zero percent for 60 months as part of the grand opening activities. General Manager Ken Wilkens said, “Fowler Toyota has a huge inventory of both select preowned and certified pre-owned vehicles from which customers may make their selections. Our certified pre-owned vehicles have undergone a rigorous 128-point inspection to be qualified. When a new Toyota dealership has been established, they qualify to receive extra shipments of vehicles to support grand open-

ing activities, and we will have a great supply of both pre-owned and new vehicles available during our grand opening.” Toyota says the 2013 Toyota Tundra trucks are simply the most powerful vehicles on the road today, and Tundra provides the best value, good looks and best safety features in its 2013 model. The full-sized Tundra is available in regular cab, double cab, and crew max body styles. Some of the Tundra’s specifications include a 310 hp, 4.6 liter aluminum i-Force V8 engine, electronic ignition system, 5-speed and 6-speed ECT with intelligence, rearwheel drive, power-assisted front (continued on page 28)

www.valuenews.com South Tulsa 41,902 homes (This is a geo-demographic mailing list and delivered to homes in Mid-Town and South Tulsa.)

Bixby, Jenks Glenpool & Sapulpa 27,861 homes Bixby–74008–8,484 Glenpool–74033–3,507 Jenks–74037–5,550 Sapulpa–74066–10,320

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Service Manager Lloyd Van Zant and Parts Manager Dennis Armstrong invite you to visit the new Fowler Toyota of Tulsa.

Owasso/Collinsville 21,945 homes Owasso–74055–15,203 Collinsville–74021–6,742

Rogers County 25,714 homes Claremore–74017–10,601 74019–6,546 Catoosa–74015–3,245 Chelsea–74016–1,798 Inola–74036–2,159 Oologah–74053–1,365

Broken Arrow 41,655 homes 74011–9,861 74012–22,258 74014–9,536

What is in your house RIGHT NOW? Brown Recluse

Termites

Silverfish

Roaches

Black Widow

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The Cost of The Twelve Days of Christmas in Oklahoma BY MELANIE HASTY-GRANT

Every year since 1984 PNC Wealth Management has released its Christmas Price Index. The PNC Christmas Price Index is a humorous national commodity price index based on the cost of the items in the popular Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It measures the changing cost of goods over time. I thought it would be interesting to compare the cost of those items from local vendors, here in Oklahoma where possible, to see if the cost of the items would be less than what the national index numbers were. In other words, I wanted to try to do “The Twelve Days of Christmas” on a budget and see if I could do better. And low and behold, the cost in many cases (not all) were lower! Hallelujah! It is true that the cost of living is less in the great state of Oklahoma!

The following are my findings: ‘12 Oklahoma ‘11 National 1 Partridge $23 $15 1 Pear Tree $19 $170 2 Turtle Doves $150 $125 3 French Hens $36 $150 4 Calling Birds $516 $520 5 Gold Rings $975 $64 6 Geese-a-Laying $67 $162 7 Swans-a-Swimming $8295 $6300 8 Maids-a-Milkin $58 $58 9 Ladies Dancing $765 $6294 10 Lords-a-Leaping $500 $4767 11 Pipers Piping $1925 $2428 12 Drummers Drumming $2100 $2630 Total $15,429 $23,683

So, just buying the items for the 12th day alone, with one round of all 12 presents, would cost $15,429.14.

Now, as you can see, the biggest cost “savings” came from the dancing ladies, lords-a-leaping, pipers piping, and drummers drumming. That means that cost of services, therefore, wages are less. However, in all fairness, this savings may be because I hired each of these for only one hour of service. In the national study, they may have hired them for longer (their study is not specific about how many hours they used them). Being budget conscious, I figured an hour would do. By far, the highest priced item are the silly swans. Who would have figured? And the lowest priced item on the index was the pear tree, coming in at a whopping $19. What a deal! One more thing, “The True Cost of Christmas” is calculated by following the exact instructions in the song (buying a partridge in a pear tree on each of the twelve days, buying two turtle doves from the second day onward, for a total of 22 turtle doves, etc.) for the complete set of 364 items. The “True Cost of an Oklahoma

Christmas” would cost $75,997.98. Wow! As a penny pinching, budget minded Money Maven, may I recommend that you don’t! If you want to do something really special for your “true love” as the song says, then print the lyrics off of the internet and video yourself singing the song on your phone and send it to them or post it on YouTube. It will make just as a lasting impression I am sure. Besides, what in the heck would you do with all these crazy birds once the deal was over? Geez! The price of each item is set as follows: The pear tree comes from Sander’s Nursery in Broken Arrow. The partridge, turtle doves, French hens, geese and swans are determined by The Tulsa Zoo. The price of a Canary (Calling bird) is from PetSmart in Owasso. JC Penney’s set the cost for the gold rings. The maids are assumed to be unskilled laborers earning the Federal Minimum Wage. The Tulsa Ballet provided the hourly cost of “guesting” for an hour for the lords-a-leaping. A Tulsa dance company provided estimates for the ladies dancing. The going-rate for drummers and pipers was provided by City of Tulsa Pipes and Drums. For more cheap Christmas gift ideas, call or email me and I will toss a couple of ideas your way along with helping you to invest your savings. For more information go to www.waterstonewealth.com. Melanie Hasty-Grant, Experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Managing Principal at Waterstone Private Wealth Management. LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.

*The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing.

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Save Gas, Shop Claremore Hot dogs, rusted rabbits, hot fashions, home décor and Made in Oklahoma crafts can be found in downtown Claremore during your holiday shopping excursions.

By Carol Beck-Round What do hot dogs, repurposed items, fashion and accessories, home décor and Made in Oklahoma craft products all have in common? Five merchants in

beautiful downtown Claremore invite locals as well as out-oftowners to visit their shops, not only during the Christmas season but year-round.

New to Claremore Main Street is Nesting Necessities & Boutique, which opened its doors recently at 407 W. Will Rogers Blvd. Owners Cari Bohannan and Susan Todd’s new business features Maison Blanche La Craie Paint; La Craie is French for “the chalk,” referring to chalk-based paint. “The paint is great for those do-it-yourselfers who like to paint furniture, cabinetry, craft items and more without the hassle of stripping, sanding or priming,” says Susan. “It is very user-friendly.” Workshops and mini-classes are offered regularly to teach the basic and advanced techniques of this painting method. If you already have a favorite piece you would like restored, they also offer custom painting. Vintage jewelry, couture aprons, faithbased gifts, home décor, trendy regular and plus-sized clothing, and accessories are also available at their boutique. Savannah’s Boutique at 514 W. Will Rogers Blvd. is filled with a great selection of hot new fashion, accessories and gifts. “At Savannah’s, we strive to keep our prices as low as possible, so you can enjoy your shopping experience to its fullest,” says

Claremore business owners of five unique storefronts invite you to shop downtown, not just for the holidays, but every day. Front row, seated from left: Cari Bohannan, Nesting Necessities & Boutique; Savannah Rentie, Savannah’s Boutique; back row, standing from left: Sally Faust, Rusted Rabbit Resale; Susan Todd, Nesting Necessities & Boutique; Jerry Fairchild and Eileen Skocdopole, Crafted: an Artisan Boutique. (Not pictured: Perry and Pamela Stafford, Perry’s Dogs.)

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owner Savannah Rentie. Hydranic Skin Care products – newly arrived – and the Orange Owl Boutique inside Savannah’s offer shoppers a variety of wonderful merchandise. Savannah promises you will find something you’re certain to love. According to Wade Faust, “Rusted Rabbit Resale could have easily been named Rusted Rabbit Repurpose because that truly is our game – finding pieces that have served meaningfully in someone’s life and now redirecting them to someone who will love and appreciate them in a new and exciting way.” Wade and his wife, Sally, are committed to bringing customers interesting furniture and accent pieces that are purposeful as well as being unusual. “We take the search for pieces seriously and commit to taking trips in order to bring excitement from outside the neighborhood.” Rusted Rabbit Resale is located at 405 W. Will Rogers Blvd. More than 35 Oklahoma artisan products can be found at Crafted: an Artisan Boutique, making the store a wonderful menagerie full of one-of-a-kind products. “There is something here for everyone, from candles and home décor to jewelry and children’s items,” says store coowner Jerry Fairchild. For the holidays, Crafted, located at 512 W. Will Rogers Blvd., is the place to find many unique handcrafted ornaments and décor as well gifts for every person on your shopping list. “Crafted is very excited to have just added OKTees to their creative family. This Tulsa-based

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FFeeling the Holiday Stress? Let Akira Sushi Bar help – they offer catering for parties of all sizes and gift cards that make perfect presents.

By Lorrie Ward Holiday festivities are supposed to be joyous and fun, but the enjoyment can quickly dissipate for those who put in hours of hard work and planning to create a festive atmosphere for everyone else. If your month before Christmas is starting to give you nightmares where “visions of sugar plums” are supposed to be, why not reduce some of this stress by letting Akira Sushi Bar in Owasso cater your holiday party or gettogether? “We do all kinds of parties – holiday, birthday, meetings – and no party is too big or too small,” says Quinton Wong, owner of Owasso’s Akira Sushi Bar. “We don’t have a set catering menu, but work with each customer to design their own unique menu.” All kinds of options are available for your party. Quinton reports that some people choose to pick up their orders, while others like to have a personal chef on site. Clients can even opt to have a sushi bar set up on site. Like the catering menu, the level of party assistance is uniquely geared to the client’s tastes and expectations for their party. Even if you are not planning

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dinner some days. After a long day of shopping or work, why not relax in Akira Sushi Bar’s

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comfortable atmosphere? Akira not only serves a full lunch and dinner menu, but also hosts a happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. every day, during which they serve half-price appetizers, $2 domestic beer, and $3 hot sake. In fact, Quinton recommends hot sake and sushi as a great wintertime treat any time of day. “It will be sure to warm you up!” he says. You can also check some items off your Christmas shopping list by purchasing gift cards for family and friends at Akira Sushi Bar, which have no expiration date and with balances that can be checked online. While you are unwinding at Akira, you will want to check out their new, updated menu, offering even more sushi rolls, entrées, appetizers, seafood and stir fry than ever before. Quinton notes that the restaurant now has a full list of domestic beers, wines and sake, and encourages customers to check Akira’s Facebook page regularly for specials. “In November, we ran a special on ‘Purple Haze,’ which is hot sake mixed with Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur,” he notes,

adding that there were many daily specials on menu items as well. “People should check often because we are always running new specials.” Quinton and Chef Huy Huynh have spent the nine months since Akira Sushi Bar’s entrance onto the Owasso scene listening to locals, in order to determine customers’ taste and add appropriate new items. This displays their commitment to personal service, which extends to the local community as well, as evidenced by their generous donations to local school and charitable organizations. For December, Quinton especially wants to concentrate on helping Owasso Community Resources refill their food banks. “After Thanksgiving, food banks are often empty,” says Quinton. “So we feel it is a great time to help them stock up for the coming Christmas holiday.” Owasso Community Resources will act as one of the host sites for the Tulsa area’s Angel Tree Project, and Quinton wants Akira Sushi Bar to assist in this endeavor as well. “Owasso and the surrounding towns are great communities, and we have really gotten to know people in the last nine months,” says Quinton. “We want to give something back.” For more information, contact

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Canoe Brook Assisted Living is a place where residents and employees alike can feel at home.

By Lorrie Ward Several years ago, Michelle Heckman and her mother were faced with the difficult task of placing her beloved grandmother into assisted living. “While we were looking, we encountered several people who lacked compassion or tenderness – but that was exactly what our family needed in those circumstances.” Though Michelle’s family finally

was successful in procuring care for her grandmother, Michelle could not shake the negative memories of their encounters. She told her mother, “If I can ever be in the position to help people in this circumstance, I will.” So it is no surprise that when she had the chance to become marketing director for

Canoe Brook Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care Community in Catoosa last year, Michelle took the position. The decision was not immediate, however; it came after she actually accepted an invitation from a friend to visit Canoe Brook and feel the difference for herself. There, she witnessed happy seniors going about their daily activities with

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the assurance of knowing someone is on hand to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week with daily problems or necessities related to age (like slight, age-related dementia) or health (medication distribution, fall prevention or alert), while still maintaining the independence and privacy afforded by having their own living spaces. Yet, there was plenty of social interaction available with meals served in the common dining room, activities such as art classes, crafts, games and socials, weekly outings for shopping and dinners out on the town, and weekly “pampering sessions” featuring manicures and pedicures by experienced staff. Canoe Brook’s care for and connectedness with the elderly and their families was just what Michelle had envisioned years before. “The atmosphere in the building instantly grabbed me – and a year later, here I am,” Michelle says. “The family-like environment just draws people to it.” Proof of this last statement can be found within the residents’ own stories. Four months ago, Kathy came for a weekend respite stay to, as she states, “give my daughter who had been caring for me a little break,” and ended up loving it so much she stayed, calling it “the best choice I ever made” and vowing she wants to stay there to the end of her days. Another resident, Patricia, who recently won the title of “Miss Senior Oklahoma,” openly shares her love for Canoe Brook, saying,

“Everyone is so friendly, warm, and loving.” The upcoming holidays will provide no exceptions to this experience. Canoe Brook will host a big party for residents and their families and a Parade of Trees Auction. For this auction, area vendors decorate and donate trees, which are displayed the first part of December and auctioned at the dinner party on Thursday, December 13, with proceeds going to the resident activity fund. Michelle has spent the last year working to get the word out about this amazing haven for seniors, creating a Facebook page with current pictures of people and activities so that anyone in the position like she was in with her grandmother years ago can come and get a glimpse themselves. Interested parties can also visit the website at www.canoebrookassistedliving.com, where they can learn more about Canoe Brook’s Alzheimer’s Community. But even this does not substitute for a personal visit, which is what she recommends. “When somebody comes in the door of Canoe Brook, they can’t help but fall in love with it,” she says. “It’s like you’re coming home.” For more information, contact

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SSpectacular Lighted Holiday Displays Two free drive-through events in Muskogee are sure to put you and your family in the holiday spirit.

By Liz Drechsler The largest display of holiday spirit in Northeast Oklahoma can be found in Muskogee. At the Castle Christmas, you can take a slow drive through a Christmas wonderland filled with thousands of lights plus more than 2,000 lighted inflatable displays, with new ones for 2012. In nearby Honor Heights Park, the Garden of Lights has been a popular event, attracting thousands of viewers to enjoy over a million lights displayed throughout the park. Both events are free. For a change of pace, you can choose to tour the Christmas Kingdom in a tractor-drawn hayride which travels through a very special part of the village that is not accessible to cars. The Garden Room is open nightly from 6 to 10 where you can find those one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments for your own display. Soups, sandwiches, cookies, hot chocolate and more are available nightly from 6 to 10 in the Royal Garden Café. Some of the area’s finest artisans will be showing unique handmade gifts. A list of some of these talented artisans and the dates they will be in attendance will be posted at

www.okcastle.com. Stop by the petting zoo for a free, safe and fun experience for the little ones with gentle farm animals. Father Christmas will be at the Castle from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no cost to talk to Father Christmas, but pictures will be available at a nominal fee. Visit www.okcastle.com for a calendar with dates showing when Father Christmas will be at the Castle. The 2012 Castle Christmas displays range from four feet in height to a towering 20 feet tall. You’ll see all of your favorite Christmas characters including Santa, the elves, many snowmen, reindeer, penguins, polar bears and more. Also you will see many of your favorite fun characters including Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, Scooby Doo, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, the Grinch, Elmo, Frosty the Snowman, Homer and Bart Simpson, plus many more. This is thought to be the world’s largest display of inflatables. The Garden of Lights celebration includes a free drivethrough display of over a million shimmering lights displayed throughout the park. Honor

Heights Park, internationally known for its Azalea Festival, draws up to a half million visitors annually. The park’s 122 acres are planted with more than 30,000 azalea bushes and thousands of trees, beautifully situated among the park’s scenic hilltop drive. Christmas lights are placed on trees, bushes and structures throughout the park to enhance the natural beauty of the gardens, waterfalls and ponds. Gates open at 5:30 nightly. Admission to both events are free, but donations are accepted. Both drive-through events are open nightly from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve from 6 to 10 p.m. The Castle’s inside events are open November 22-25, 29-30, and December 1-2, 6-9, and 13-31.

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Prescription for Holiday Cheer A full-service pharmacy and a huge selection of Christmas décor and gifts are available at J & J Pharmacy in Claremore.

By Cassie Woods Proudly serving the Claremore community for 27 years, J & J Pharmacy is much more than its name would suggest. In addition to housing a full-service pharmacy, the quaint store in the Ne-Mar Shopping Center has a vast array of gifts and home décor items, and, for the holiday season, a huge selection of Christmas items. The store is adorned with numerous Christmas trees featuring an endless display of ornaments. Just as you enter the front door, you are greeted by a collection of Old World Christmas ornaments. Now through Christmas, any customer who buys two of these beautiful ornaments will get to pick out a third one for free. Some of their best-selling items are Vera Bradley and the Tyler Candle collection. These are available year-round, but also make an excellent choice for Christmas. For the sports fan on your Christmas list, J & J has a large selection of OSU and OU merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, scarves, decorations and Christmas ornaments. They’ve definitely got the ladies covered, with a great

bracelets offer a unique, inexpensive gift option for the jewelry lover in your life. “The Lily and Laura bracelets are huge right now. They are popular with

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all ages,” said store employee Mary Kate Bollman. For a truly exquisite gift, J & J has a great collection of Mark Roberts Fairies. The highly sought-after collectibles are individually numbered, and each one has its own unique flair. The famous line of Christmas fairies are inspired by the artist’s mother and her explanation to him as a child of how Santa does so much in just one night. “The Mark Roberts Fairies are something customers come back for each year,” said Mandi Pritchard, store manager. “Each one is themed to do a particular

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holiday job, from helping fill the stockings to making the poinsettias bloom. Our customers love to see what new fairies come out each year, and we love to help them build their collections.” One of the newest collections of items available in the store is the popular Sir Oliver’s Candles. The famous line of aromatic, hand-poured candles is available in a variety of exquisite finishes and accented with genuine Swarovski crystals. “The Sir Oliver’s Candles are beautiful and smell wonderful,” said Mary Kate. “You can smell them when you walk into a room without them even being lit.” Owners John and Patsy Daniel opened J & J Pharmacy in October, 1985. John had been a pharmacist in Claremore for 10 years before starting his own venture. The husband and wife team have kept their pharmacy in the same location for all 27 years and pride themselves on earning loyal customers through quality service. Regular store hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Search for J & J Pharmacy on Facebook for details on new arrivals and upcoming sales.

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glockenspiel, and hand bells from the Claremore’s First United Methodist Church. A special presentation by Silk III will also be featured. Voices from Claremore’s elementary schools will join the performance as well, lending an angelic quality to the concert. Claremore Community Chorus has carved its own niche in Claremore tradition over the past two and a half decades. They have performed a wide array of musical types – jazz, classical, secular, Latin, Broadway, old time favorites, love songs, holiday pieces – at local community churches, Robson Performing Arts Center, and Will Rogers Memorial during Will Rogers Days. They have also joined forces with other area choirs to perform at various events in Tulsa. To kick off the holiday season in November, they were an integral part of Dickens on the Boulevard, where they sang carols along Will Rogers Boulevard and at the Belvidere Mansion. This year, they also sang a piece at the annual community Thanksgiving service presented by the Ministerial Alliance of Claremore. After a brief respite following their Christmas concert, the chorus begins warming up their collective vocal chords in preparation for their annual spring concert in May. Even though it is too late to be involved in the Christmas concert, Mary Slater of Claremore Community Chorus wants everyone to know that the

Don’t miss the Claremore Community Chorus’s 26th annual Christmas Concert on December 4, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., at St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

By Lorrie Ward Part of the warmth and charm of the Christmas season comes from music, and in the spirit of keeping this tradition, Claremore Community Chorus will present its 26th annual Christmas

Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4 at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Claremore (north of Blue Starr Drive at 1304 N. Dorothy). This concert promises to fill the

evening with rich and vibrant Christmas sound, featuring a spirit of Christmas medley, a German folk carol, Dona Nobis Pacem and other holiday tunes, accompanied by piano, a

The Claremore Community Chorus (L to R): (Front Row) Pat Suter, Martha Vandiver, Rosalind Burger, Kristi Bording; (2nd row) Ruth Mathews, Jean Sykes, Donna Nickols, Letitia Keene, Ken Skidmore, Pianist Ronna Hatley, Dan Luther; (Back Row) Mary Slater, Grace Cox, Ray Tomasko, Charles Keene, Sally Karlovitz, Mary Jo Rostek and Sharon Thomas. (Not pictured: Director Vicki McCuistian, Nancy Bentley and Lynette Trotter.)

chorus always welcomes new voices and now would be a perfect time to consider involvement for the May concert. “Our chorus is always looking for more voices from both men and women, especially tenor and bass, to enrich our choir with volume and tones, which makes the music come alive more,” Mary says. “Reading music is not required – many of us sing by tones and blending voices under the great direction of Vicki McCuistan, who explains the music and notes for greater understanding and to give meaning to our songs.” Mary also is happy to make mention of the chorus’s new pianist, Ronna Hatley, “whom all feel has brought much talent to our choir.” The chorus meets during the winter and spring for rehearsals every Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Claremore, and Mary encourages those who are interested in becoming a part of the chorus, through voice or instrument, to mark their calendars for January, when new members are accepted and practices for the spring concert begin. “This is a great group of local people with many things in common: love of music, singing, gathering together, and having fun.” For more information, contact

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MMusic Legends Teach Their Craft Northeast Technology Center in Claremore now offers inexpensive music classes with world-renowned musicians. By Carol Beck-Round While legend Roy Clark doesn’t teach guitar or fiddle lessons in Claremore, he has endorsed the Northeast Technology Center’s music school which now carries his name. The Roy Clark Music School opened in February of 2012 with a variety of class offerings in guitar, fiddle, mandolin, music theory, piano, sound mixing, introduction to the music business, and more. A living legend in the music industry, Clark has had a career spanning over 50 years. Besides gracing the stage with a “who’s who” of musicians, he spent over 20 years as host of the hit show “Hee Haw,” has guest-hosted “The Tonight Show,” and is a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Clark has won countless awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s prestigious “Entertainer of the Year” award. Clark continues to perform live, taking his music to all corners of the nation, as well as recording new music. “We are so honored to have the Roy Clark Music School on our Claremore campus,” says Melissa Overcash, adult education director. NTC classes are held in the evenings so that working adults can attend.

However, classes are open to youngsters beginning at age 12. Students have the opportunity to learn directly from pioneers in the music industry and from professionals with impressive résumés. Spring 2013 classes include Mandolin, Music Theory, Twin Fiddle, Western Swing Jam Session, Bluegrass Jam Session, Fiddling with Flair, Introduction to Fiddling, Beginning Fiddling, Contemporary Guitar Jam, Guitar I and II, Advanced Guitar, Bass Guitar I, II and III, Banjo, Keyboard/Piano I and II, Introduction to Sound Mixing, How to Jam (Improv), and Inside the Music Business. “With instructors like Shelby Eicher and Jana Jae, you will receive the absolute best training for a great price,” Overcash says. “Most of our music classes are less than $12 per session, while private instruction usually runs around $50 per hour.” Most of NTC’s sessions are 12 weeks. “These are ridiculously low prices for top-notch lessons from professionals,” adds Overcash. “This is truly a labor of love for them and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people in

northeastern Oklahoma to train with these talented instructors.” Besides Eicher, who teaches mandolin, fiddle and music theory, and Jae, a world-renowned fiddle player, other instructors include Ray Bingham, who has actively managed, produced and booked acts for over 50 years; Rick Morton, who teaches mandolin, fiddle and music theory and has years of experience as a professional musician; Spencer Sutton, who currently plays with Bob Wills Texas Playboys; Danny McBride, who currently plays with the Tulsa Playboys; Phillip Bostic, who teaches banjo and mandolin; and Scott Schmidt, who teaches mandolin. “The Roy Clark Music School is a great opportunity that I wish I had access to as I was growing up learning to play music,” says Eicher, who spent 10 years on “Hee Haw” and 15 years in the Roy Clark Band. The NTC campus is located at 1901 N. Hwy. 88 in Claremore, just north of Rogers State University. “You don’t have to live in Rogers County to attend classes here,” Overcash adds. “We have people who drive from all over northeastern Oklahoma as well as from Joplin

Jana Jae, world-renowned fiddler, Roy Clark, a living legend in the music industry, and Claremore Chamber President Dell Davis were on hand earlier this year for the ribbon cutting for the Roy Clark Music School at the Northeast Technology Center in Claremore.

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FFelts Is a Step Ahead From designer boots to athletic shoes, Felts Shoes in the Ne-Mar Shopping Center has something for everyone on your Christmas list. By Cassie Woods In keeping with its mission of providing great customer service, Felts Shoes is excited to offer several great Christmas options for another holiday season. The local, family-owned business is a staple in the Ne-Mar Shopping Center in Claremore. The staff at Felts Shoes understands the value of service in creating a loyal customer base and is honored to be able to support the community in which they have operated for the past 15 years. “We pride ourselves in offering great service and products to the families of Claremore and Rogers County,” said Tabitha Felts, owner of Felts Shoes. “We want people to be happy with their purchase so they keep coming back. And this year, we have some great options to make their Christmas shopping easy.” Tabitha and her staff offer personalized service to help you find not only the perfect shoe, but also the perfect fit for your foot. Common foot problems such as corns and bunions, as well as more severe issues like knee, ankle and back pain, can often be traced back to an

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What’s Happening DECEMBER EVENTS Nov. 17-Dec. 9 Festival of Trees on View 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Philbrook Museum, Tulsa www.philbrook.org Nov. 30-Dec. 16 “Oliver!” Broken Arrow Community Playhouse 1800 Main St., Broken Arrow (918) 258-0077 www.bacptheatre.com Dec. 1 Casey Donahew Band Cain’s Ballroom www.cainsballroom.com Dec. 1 Miss Broken Arrow & Outstanding Teen 2013 Scholarship Pageant 7:30 p.m. North Intermediate HS Auditorium 800 E. College, Broken Arrow www.brokenarrowchamber.com Dec. 1 Holiday Arts & Craft Show 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabannis, Bixby (918) 366-4841 Dec. 1 Festival of Lights Parade 6 p.m. Downtown Okmulgee Dec. 1 Christmas Boat Parade Begins at dusk Keystone State Park 1926 Hwy. 151, Sand Springs Dec. 1-2 Arts & Crafts Christmas Show Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun.: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum 330 N. J.M. Davis Blvd., Claremore (918) 341-5707 www.thegunmuseum.com Dec. 2 12 Gifts of Christmas Mabee Center 7777 S. Lewis, Tulsa www.12gifts.com www.mabeecenter.com Dec. 2 Cascia Christmas Walk 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cascia Hall 2520 S. Yorktown Ave., Tulsa www.casciahall.org

Dec. 4 Christmas Luncheon & Fashion Show Hosted by Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Tulsa 10:30 a.m. Tulsa Convention Center www.tulsaconvention.com Dec. 4 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker 20th Anniversary Production 7:30 p.m. Mabee Center 7777 S. Lewis, Tulsa www.mabeecenter.com Dec. 4 Council Oak Men’s Chorale Holiday Concert 8 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church 501 S. Cincinnati Ave., Tulsa (918) 748-3888 www.counciloak.org

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Welcome to a Winter Wonderland Surceé Home Décor & Gifts offers everything you need to decorate for the holidays and please everyone on your Christmas shopping list.

By Lorrie Ward Surceé in Owasso recently announced its expansion—and now it will celebrate its first Christmas in its new and improved space, creating a perfect arena for this year’s main holiday theme: “Winter Wonderland.”

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WWe Salute You Mazzio’s recently donated a percentage of their sales to the Folds of Honor Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service. By Sheryl Sowell In 2011, Mazzio’s Italian Eatery celebrated 50 years in business. According to Greg Lippert, president and CEO, the company has about 1,900 employees in the Tulsa area, many of whom have served in the armed forces. As part of their 50th anniversary, Mazzio’s chose to honor these employees by inviting Major Dan Rooney, founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation, to speak to the company. In addition, Mazzio’s donated a percentage of each pizza sale to the Folds of Honor Foundation, beginning in mid-June of this year and lasting through August. Mazzio’s was proud to present the foundation with a check for $10,000. Major Dan Rooney founded the Folds of Honor Foundation to ensure that no family is left behind in the fight to preserve American freedom. Scholarships and other forms of assistance are given to the spouses or children of soldiers killed or disabled in service to the United States. The Selbys, family of Mazzio’s founder Ken Selby, presented the $10,000 check along with Mazzio’s manager

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QQuick Lane Opens New Location Bill Knight Ford announces the opening of a second Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center at 96th and Memorial. By Duane Blankenship Bill Knight Automotive is adding their second Quick Lane at Bill Knight Ford, located at 9607 S. Memorial. Located on the north end of the Bill Knight Ford building, Quick Lane concentrates its focus on tires and basic car maintenance products and services. They carry all major tire brands including Goodyear, Continental, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Uniroyal and General, to ensure the tire you need is in stock. Quick Lane services include tire rotations, new tire installation, tire mounting and balancing, battery testing, and inspections of belts and hoses. Factory-trained technicians also provide other basic vehicle products and services that include brakes, batteries, oil changes, oil and air filters, wiper blades, transmission and other fluids, and more. "We carry name brand products, have Ford factory trained technicians and offer prices to compete with any after market service center," said Mr. Knight. The new Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Manager Chad Ball and Assistant Manager Kate Collier are both experienced in the areas of customer service and

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car received simple maintenance. Our first Quick Lane is located just east of Memorial on 41st Street and has proven to be a positive experience for customers looking for competitively priced products and services.” Both locations are equipped to provide services for Ford, Lincoln, or any other make or model car, truck or SUV. Not only does Quick Lane

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options that it can sometimes be overwhelming. By pre-arranging your services, you relieve your loved ones of that burden. Cindy and I have both pre-arranged our funerals.” MMS, the oldest funeral home in the county, has continued to offer more options for individuals and families, including many that are free, to assist people in their end-of-life decisions. MMS also owns and operates the only crematory in the county. Another resource provided at MMS is through Frank Friedemann, director of family services. Friedemann helps families navigate the paperwork following a loved one’s death, including insurance policies, Social Security information, death certificates and any other issues that

someone might have to deal with after a death. These services will help you get organized and are provided at no additional charge. “We will help you through the whole process from start to finish,” Jim adds. When you pre-arrange services, it alleviates some of the confusion associated with this time in all of our lives. And, by preserving memories on video, loved ones are given a glimpse of your life. For more information, contact

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continued from page 1 first-grade students have never received any type of eye exam. It should come as no surprise, then, that 60 percent of “problem learners” have vision problems that go undetected. “Eye exams for children entering school are critical for early intervention,” says Dr. Hinkle of Primary Eye Care Associates of Owasso. “This is needed to treat diseases and disorders that can lead to poor school performance and can ultimately affect a child’s quality of life.” According to Dr. Hinkle and his colleague Dr. Cash, there are certain telltale signs a child may be experiencing vision difficulty. Are his eyes or eyelids noticeably red? Does the child rub his eyes a lot or complain of frequent headaches? Does he turn or tilt the head as if trying to focus with just one eye? Does he avoid tasks that would require a lot of visual focus, such as coloring and reading, or hand-eye coordinated activities, such as doing puzzles? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” then the child most certainly needs an eye exam. One might ask, “But aren’t

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the front of the class – where she still couldn’t see,” she recounts. “When she finally got her first pair of glasses, she told our mother she was amazed that those things on the trees were leaves and not green cotton balls!” Shelly goes on to explain that it is so important that parents and optometrists work together on behalf of the child because, like her sister, a child does not actually realize for herself that she is not seeing properly. “Children who start out with poor vision don’t have anything to compare things to,” she explains. “They only know what they are born with.” To schedule an eye exam for your child or yourself, contact one of the fine optometrists with any area Primary Eye Care Associates, located in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Collinsville, Owasso and Sand Springs.

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RSU Senior Wins National Broadcasting Award Congratulations to Gary “Turbo” Webb, who was honored by the College Music Journal for his show Metal Meltdown on RSU Radio.

By David Hamby Gary “Turbo” Webb, a Rogers State University communications senior from Verdigris, was named “Specialty Music Director of the Year” during the College Music Journal awards for college radio stations in North America. Webb received the award during an October 18th ceremony in New York City, beating out station directors from Seton Hall University in Seton Hall, NJ; Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. Webb, who has been with the station for the past four years, specializes in metal music, hosting the Metal Meltdown show on Tuesday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight and the Midnight Metal Meltdown on Wednesday nights from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Webb said the award was very important to his career in broadcasting. “Winning the CMJ award is the final stamp and culmination of a lot of hard work that I have put into chasing the proverbial pipe dream of ‘making it’ in radio, particularly metal radio,” he said. “Being recognized by CMJ is not only

huge for me, but also gives RSU Radio some much deserved press. KRSC is the whole reason I decided to attend RSU. Moving forward, I would hope that the award allows me to me land a job doing what I love, which of course is being a radio personality.” Webb acknowledged the mentoring he received from RSU Radio General Manager Cathy Coomer and Steve Doyle, operations manager, for helping him pursue his dream. Honors for his broadcasting work are nothing new for Webb, who was recognized in 2011 with a Gene Dillehay scholarship from OETA, presented to Oklahoma’s most outstanding broadcast students. He also has earned three awards in the annual Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association student competitions, including two second-place awards in the “Radio Personality Air Check” and one first place for “Magazine/Talk Radio” for an interview with musician Rob Zombie. Webb will complete his RSU career this spring by serving an internship with The Syndicate,

an independent marketing and consulting agency in the New York City metro area. Following that, he is eyeing an internship opportunity with XM/Sirius Radio that will further help propel him along his dream of a radio career. Coomer said, “I am so thrilled for Gary and for all his accomplishments he has fulfilled while attending college. This award just reinforces what we already knew and what future employers will learn about Gary's ambitions, his talent and career goals.” The College Music Journal is an integrated marketing agency specializing in providing its clients access to the college and young adult demographic in the music world. CMJ also connects music fans with the industry with the best in new music through interactive media, live events and print. RSU Radio 91.3 reports to the CMJ weekly with information on what the station is playing and is requested in the genres of alternative music, electronic dance, metal and world. Webb and Garrett Powders,

Gary “Turbo” Webb of RSU Radio, winner of “Specialty Music Director of the Year” at the College Music Journal awards. a senior communications major from Tulsa, attended the awards ceremony and industry conference. Powders was a nominee in the Best Newcomer category. The station itself was nominated in the “Most Improved” category. Nominations were submitted by the stations and industry that make up the CMJ radio community. RSU Radio is a primarily student-run radio station on the RSU campus in Claremore. The

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GGo Cajun for Christmas Cajun Ed’s Hebert’s Specialty Meats offers a variety of fresh meat, sides and desserts for your holiday dinner, including the world-famous Cajun turducken. By Sheryl Sowell When it comes to food, friends, family and festivities, nobody does it like the Cajuns. For holiday celebrations, there’s one place in Tulsa where you’re guaranteed to find this passion for amazing food and zest for life – Cajun Ed’s Hebert’s Specialty Meats at 2101 E. 71st St., just west of 71st and Lewis in the big red house. A perfect option for the holidays is the turducken. For those who aren’t familiar with this Cajun delight, turducken is a deboned turkey, stuffed with a deboned duck, stuffed with a deboned chicken. All crevices are filled with pork sausage stuffing and cornbread dressing. The rich flavor far surpasses traditional turkey, with no dry meat. Cajun Ed’s Hebert’s offers four varieties: along with the traditional turducken, they have a pork-free turducken with chicken sausage, another with chicken jalapeno sausage, and a special “turken” with two chickens, a turkey and no duck. In addition to turducken, other popular choices for the holidays include deboned chicken, whole beef tenderloin, duck and boneless turkey, as well

Cajun Ed’s Hebert’s Specialty Meats owner Cajun Ed Richard shows some delectable holiday meal options available, including turducken, standing rib, spiral sliced ham, corn maque choux and a variety of mouthwatering desserts. as boneless turkey breast stuffed with turducken sausage and three varieties of ham – spiralsliced ham, honey-glazed ham

and Cajun honey-glazed ham. Side dish favorites include broccoli cheese casserole, green beans with new potatoes and

bacon, corn maque choux, rice dressing, cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, and new this year, andouille cornbread dressing. Owner Ed “Cajun Ed” Richard explains what makes their authentic Cajun food so special: many of the ingredients and seasonings come from Louisiana, and the meat is fresh – the best of the best. “The timely combination of cooking and seasonings creates the authentic Cajun flavor, which was previously found only in south Louisiana,” says Cajun Ed. These wonderful seasonings are all available in the largest Cajun retail space in Tulsa. To top off your meal, choose from a variety of made-fromscratch desserts – bread pudding, bourbon pecan pie, key lime pie, chocolate ganache peanut butter pie, traditional and chocolate pralines, and carrot cake. Cajun Ed’s Hebert’s also carries gift cards and online gift certificates, music, and lots of Louisiana cookbooks that range from general to specific Cajun cooking. Gift boxes for steaks, chops or whatever meat you want to present are available as

well. Keep this in mind for a hostess gift that is sure to be appreciated! Jeremy Singer has recently joined the Cajun Ed’s team as general manager. With over 10 years of experience in the food industry, Jeremy is helping to expand the business and bless more Tulsans with the taste and spirit of the Cajuns. With the help of his new right-hand man, Cajun Ed is expanding beyond the noteworthy meat market and restaurant. They are now catering parties, large or small, gourmet or down home. “If you can dream it, we can make it. It doesn’t matter if you are serving 5 or 500. We can get the job done,” says Jeremy. Cajun Ed’s Hebert’s Specialty Meats, home of the world-famous turducken, is open Monday through Saturday, with lunch and dinner served each day. Look for the big red house with the rocking chairs on the front porch just west of 71st and Lewis. Don’t wait to place your holiday order for meats, side dishes and desserts. Call (918) 298-8400 or order online at www.cajuned.com for shipping across the United States. Yep, you can send Cajun Ed’s meats as a gift to your family and friends. For more information, contact

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HHip, Hip, Hurray! Janean McCorkle of Broken Arrow is shouting the praises of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ron LaButti. By Joshua Danker-Dake Janean McCorkle of Broken Arrow was born in 1956 with congenital hip dislocation: her hip socket hadn’t formed correctly, so her hip bone would slide back and forth. Unable to crawl as an infant, Janean spent two years in a splint. In 2002, Janean’s knee gave out and she fell down a flight of stairs. Over the next seven years, she developed increasing pain in her right thigh and a severe limp. One of her friends had undergone knee replacement surgery with Dr. Ronald LaButti years before, and Janean went to him on the basis of that glowing recommendation. “Dr. LaButti ordered hip X-rays, which showed that I was bone-on-bone in my right hip,” says Janean. “He had me get a steroid injection in my right hip to see if I was a good candidate for hip replacement. That one shot took all my pain away instantly.” After the shot, Janean experienced substantially less pain, she says, and she underwent hip replacement surgery on her hip in April, 2010. “My hip

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