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VOL 20 ISSUE 2
February 2013
ROGERS COUNTY NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Buying or Selling a Vehicle? America’s Auto Auction could be the best way to get it done.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Claremore’s annual fundraiser assists children who face adversity.
By Duane Blankenship
By Carol Beck-Round Would you like to help change the life of a child forever? If so, will you take the challenge to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Claremore by becoming a participant in their annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake? The organization is encouraging mentors and mentees, their friends and families, partners, community leaders, and those who feel they don’t have time to mentor to join them for their annual fundraiser set for March 11, 12 and 16 in Owasso. “Bowl for Kids’ Sake gives the whole community a way to support positive futures for our kids,” says Jessica Wilbourn, Claremore area director. “No matter how a person is involved – bowler, sponsor, team captain, virtual bowler – he or she can help to start a child on the right (continued on page 22)
Monte Freeman is general manager of America’s Auto Auction of Tulsa. He and his team provide services to automobile dealers and the public with two auctions per week throughout most of the year. A dealer-only auction is held on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.,
The Big Brothers Big Sisters planning committee is gearing up for the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake in March. From left, seated: Rhonda Calhoun, Julie McGoffin, Shadana Phillippi, Amber Lorg, Jo Bostick and Jeri Koehler. Back row, standing: Kevin Abbott, Ryan Eaton, Jessica Putz, Daniel Marlin, Jimmy Ray and Jessica Wilbourn, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Claremore Area Director.
and a public auction is held Mondays at 6 p.m. Public sales for 2013 will run through May 20. That will be the last public auction until December of 2013. “We take pride in staying on the cutting edge of the automotive auction industry and do (continued on page 22)
The America’s Auto Auction crew is always focused on making each event a great experience for buyers and sellers alike. (Back Row, L to R): Ronnie Gilman, Gail White, Sarah Lambeth, Monte Freeman, Lisa McAnelly, Afton Nordean, Doug Pirnak, (Front Row, L to R): Christina Hinojosa, Summer Sanchez, Cathy Oliver, and Lyndsey Gonzalez.
Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts The Outdoor Sporting Expo will be held March 1-3 at Claremore Expo Center. By Carol Beck-Round
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Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating – in other words, all things outdoors – will be coming to Claremore for the Outdoor Sporting Expo, March 1-3. Vendors and celebrities will fill the 90,000-square-foot Claremore Expo Center with booths and demonstrations during the three-day event that will offer something for everyone in the family. Hosted by the Claremore Chamber of Commerce, Claremore Main Street and the Claremore Expo Center, the event will encompass all kinds of outdoor activities, according to Cindy Bissett, executive director of Claremore Main
Street. Presenting sponsors for the Outdoor Sporting Expo are Claremore Physicians Immediate Care and Advance Imaging. Other sponsors include TTCU the Credit Union, Visit Claremore and Tulsa RV. Attendees can browse through an assortment of booths related to hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, motocross, camping, canoeing, traveling, cabins and resort rentals, and anything else that takes place outdoors during the event. Well-known individuals in the fields of hunting, fishing, alligator trapping and BMX stunts, as well as others who are making a
name for themselves in the world of outdoor sports, will be on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and sign autographs. Campers, RVs and ATVs will also be on display. Timmy Biffle, a professional angler for the last 21 years, finished the Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year race in third and was runner up at the Bassmaster Classic twice and three times at the FLW Cup. Biffle will be conducting seminars in the “bass” tub at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday as well as being available to answer people’s questions during the show. (continued on page 22)
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