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VOL 21 ISSUE 6
JUNE 2014
BROKEN ARROW NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
AVB Breaks Ground AVB Bank celebrates the new downtown branch opening in 2015. By Duane Blankenship
AVB Bank recently held groundbreaking ceremonies celebrating the newest chapter in their 109-year history. A 15,000-square-foot AVB branch will be constructed at Main and El Paso and will open in 2015. Dr. Clarence Oliver, former Broken Arrow superintendent of schools, gave a fascinating history of the growth and development
of Broken Arrow and the role AVB Bank has played in supporting the community since its inception in 1905. Oklahoma gained statehood in 1907, and the bank was granted its state charter in 1909, changing its name to Arkansas Valley State Bank. It is now known as AVB Bank. AVB Bank has a history of strength, stability and serv-
ice. They have a solid backbone, having survived the Dust Bowl era, wars, and economic fluctuations over the years. AVB has remained constant to its commitment to the people of Broken. “We have endured and grown together,” said Kelley Rash, Chairperson of the Board.
The AVB Bank executive management team and city dignitaries at the groundbreaking ceremonies on May 8, 2014 (L to R): AVB Bank President/CEO Ted Cundiff, Broken Arrow City Manager Thom Moton, Chairperson of the Board Kelley Rash, President/CEO of Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Wes Smithwick, Chief Lending Officer Topper Causby, Pastor Joe Cook of Hope Church, Chief Financial Officer Doug Brinsfield, Former Broken Arrow Superintendant of Schools Dr. Clarence Oliver, Chief Credit Officer Javier Gamarra, and Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond.
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Wine, Eats & Easels to Benefit Broken Arrow Neighbors The annual evening of food, wine, art and music will be held Friday, June 13 in downtown Broken Arrow. By Adam J. Foreman
Wine, Eats & Easels committee members (L to R): David Blue, LaTonya Cundiff, Kim Goddard, Jo McCord, Debbie Elliot, Debbie Murphy, Heather Bryson, Kelley Rash and Adam J. Foreman.
It’s a great party, but an even greater cause, as the Wine, Eats & Easels event returns to Broken Arrow on Friday, June 13, 2014, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance at several ticket outlets and $50 at the door the night of the event.
This year’s event will again be held at the Farmer’s Market and Broken Arrow Historical Society Museum, both located in downtown Broken Arrow at 418 S. Main St. Patrons are treated to an evening of food, wine, art and music. Dozens of wine
vendors from across the area come together with local food establishments to create an atmosphere of taste and culture. Nearly a dozen artists will be on site displaying their work for sale and also be performing live art (continued on page 24)
Is Your Vehicle Talking to You? If your car’s making noises, it’s probably trying to tell you something. By Duane Blankenship
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Is your vehicle making an unusual noise that you know shouldn’t be coming from it? “Cars can make a lot of noises,” says Nate Hayes, co-owner of Team-One Automotive in Broken Arrow, “and we’ve heard them all.” Nate and his partner, Larry Grimm, started Team-One Automotive
nearly six years ago. The coowners met at an automobile dealership, became best friends and decided to open their own shop. Nate has 22 years in automotive services, and Larry has 28. The pair says they’ve heard cars making hisses, (continued on page 24)
Larry Grimm and Nathan Hayes of Team-One Automotive will diagnose those unusual sounds your vehicle is making.
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