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VOL 19 ISSUE 11
November 2012
BROKEN ARROW NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Helping Solve Oklahoma’s Obesity Crisis BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center hopes to decrease the rate of obesity in our state, one client at a time. By Lorrie Ward Helping Oklahomans stay at a healthy weight is a primary concern for Malissa Spacek of BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center, even more so now that the Center for Disease Control has released a national health alert on obesity. “Oklahoma’s obesity rate is at 31.1 percent, up from 30.4 percent just last year. The national obesity rate is 35.7 percent. This is a very serious issue,” says Malissa. Malissa notes that the CDC indicates that if Oklahoma continues on this trajectory, it will be at over 66 percent obesity in 2030, putting it near the top of the list out of all the states in adult obesity rates. “We are facing a serious health crisis right in our state.” She also points out that in addition to the health risks of obesity,
which has been linked to a whole host of diseases including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, Oklahoma’s obesity rates are costing a tremendous amount of money. “It’s not all about money – people are dying of these diseases,” she says. “But Oklahoma as a state would save over seven billion dollars in health costs if we would reduce these rates.” Even though these staggering numbers create a dim outlook, Malissa asserts that this report does not need to be a prophetic one. “It’s interesting to note that new studies show just a seven percent BMI (body mass index) reduction can help prevent many diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, and improve overall health in general.” Malissa believes that bad
habits are what created the obesity epidemic in the first place, an epidemic which spreads across the socioeconomic spectrum in our society and knows no cultural barriers. She points to several reasons for the problem, but most can be traced back to modern society’s dependence on immediate gratification, which has produced a more sedentary lifestyle, a love for fast food, and a fascination with technology. BA Med Spa’s weight loss protocol concentrates not only on HCG, which has proved to be a wonderful and helpful aid in the process, but also on replacing bad habits with good ones, like engaging in regular exercise, consuming a healthy diet including fresh fruits and vegetables, (continued on page 15)
Reputable Jeweler Expands to Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow Holiday Tea Off The annual celebration kicking off the holiday season will take place in downtown Broken Arrow on Thursday, November 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Vincent Anthony Jewelers, a Tulsa staple for 12 years, is expanding operations to Broken Arrow at the beginning of November.
By Lorrie Ward
By Duane Blankenship
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PRSRT-STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 1000 TULSA, OK
Vincent Anthony Jewelers had its beginnings in Tulsa 12 years ago in a strip center at 101st and Yale. In 2002, Owner Lonnie Iannazzo moved Vincent Anthony to a free-standing building at 101st and South Sheridan. The company has enjoyed terrific growth and success in spite of challenging events and tough economic conditions. Vincent Anthony has always carried the highest quality products coupled with an undying dedication to customer service. Lonnie says, “I don’t know anyone, in any part of retail, that respects and treats customers better than (continued on page 23)
Vincent Anthony Jewelers Owner Lonnie Iannazzo (left) introduces staff members of the new Broken Arrow store: Sales Associates Daniella Mercer and Laura Cunningham, and Store Manager Dave Pfeifer. (Not pictured: Sales Associate Audrey Thorp.)
www.valuenews.com South Tulsa 40,981 homes (This is a geo-demographic mailing list and delivered to homes in Mid-Town and South Tulsa.)
Bixby, Jenks Glenpool & Sapulpa 22,695 homes Bixby–6,788 Glenpool–74033–3,608 Jenks–74037–4,925 Sapulpa–74066–7,374
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Monica Doublefield, RN, and Shaynna Sims, laser tech and esthetician, of BA Med Spa & Weight Loss Center.
Most people don't start listening for the jingle of sleigh bells until the night before Christmas. But on Thursday, November 8 from 6 to 9 p.m., Santa will make a special early appearance in honor of the 2012 Broken Arrow Main Street Merchants Association’s Holiday Tea Off in historic downtown Broken Arrow. "The same gentleman who has portrayed Santa for the past 19 years will once again stroll up and down our streets in full costume this year," says Patsy Terry, chair of the Broken Arrow Holiday Tea Off. Santa is not the only reappearance at what has become a rich Broken Arrow tradition. Once again, a horsedrawn carriage will be available (continued on page 23)
Owasso/Collinsville 18,282 homes Owasso–74055–12,080 Collinsville–74021–6,202
Rogers County 22,460 homes Claremore–74017–8,886 74019–5,695 Catoosa–74015–2,562 Chelsea–74016–1,786 Inola–74036–2,134 Oologah–74053–1,397
Broken Arrow 35,943 homes 74011–9,252 74012–18,653 74014–8,038
Patsy Terry readies the storefront of Arrow Flowers for the Broken Arrow Holiday Tea Off celebration.