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VOL 19 ISSUE 9
September 2012
BROKEN ARROW NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Families Save and Earn at JBF The next Just Between Friends sales events will be held in Owasso, September 13-16 next to Reasor’s and in Broken Arrow/Bixby at the SpiritBank Event Center, October 11-13. By Sheryl Sowell The economy continues to be a big topic of conversation right now for people of all walks of life – everyone is trying to figure out how to pinch a few extra pennies and earn some extra cash. A perfect solution for many families is buying and consigning at Just Between Friends, the nation’s leading children’s and maternity consignment event. Just when the economy seems to be getting better, something else pops up, and it finds a way to contribute to inflation and the shrinkage of everyone’s take-home pay. This is taking its toll on many families’ budgets, especially when it comes to purchasing for back to school. As many parents know, buying clothes, shoes and other items needed for school can get expensive.
Participating in JBF is a win-win financially for both consignors and shoppers. Consignors typically make 65 percent of sales from their merchandise, while those who consign and volunteer make 70 percent. Consignors also have the advantage of creating their own prices for items no longer being used around the house. With better returns than most consignment shops can offer and far less hassle than a garage sale, consignors are able to take all their items in one day and choose to pick up or donate items that don’t sell. According to Marcy Leffingwell, one of the new owners of Just Between Friends Broken Arrow/Bixby, the prices and selection for shoppers is unrivaled, and they can find an (continued on page 28)
Rows and rows of quality children’s clothing is available at Just Between Friends sales events.
Patients are surprised when they hear the difference a hearing aid by Advantage Audiology can make.
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Most of us schedule an annual physical with the family doctor, go to the dentist twice a year, and have our vision checked annually. So why do we never have our hearing checked? Good question, especially when the American Medical Association recommends doing so annually. Dr. Gene Woodard is a licensed audiologist and owner of Advantage Audiology & Hearing Aids, located at the Farm Shopping Center in Tulsa. Dr. Gene, as he is affectionately known by his patients, says, “It is sad to live a life less than to the fullest because of difficulty hearing.” Dr. Gene and Hearing Instrument Specialist Jeff King provide high-quality personal (continued on page 28)
Anyone who is in the process of trying to sell their home knows it’s not a simple task, by any means. The first thing your realtor will tell you is that a
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Haley, an appreciative young patient, presents Dr. Gene Woodard of Advantage Audiology with a bouquet of “OSU” orange roses for all his caring and assistance in helping her be able to hear.
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