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VOL 21 ISSUE 9
September 2014
BIXBY GLENPOOL JENKS SAPULPA NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Don’t Just Ride, Bike MS Feel Welcome Sign up now for the ride taking place September 20-21. By Christopher Davis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide. In the United States, celebrities like Jack Osborne, Annette Funicello and Richard Pryor help put a face to the disease. The fact is, however, that MS affects friends, family and
coworkers all around us. With the cause of MS still a mystery and treatments still falling short of an outright cure, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society asks for your support in raising funds toward MS research. Join them in Chandler on
Bike MS: The Mother Road Ride takes place September 20-21 – register now!
September 20 and 21 for Bike MS: The Mother Road Ride 2014. Bike MS became a national event more than 30 years ago. Since then, it has become the National MS Society’s most successful event, serving as a healthy way for supporters to engage the public and raise millions of dollars toward the search for a cure. The National MS Society is the largest and most visible MS advocacy organization in the United States. With local chapters in every state, it raised just over $90 million in fiscal year 2012 for use in mobilizing people and resources toward unlocking the mystery of the disease. The basics of how MS affects the body are mainly relegated to the nerve fibers. (continued on page 22)
Goodwill and Dell Reconnect A free computer recycling program is available for residents to dispose old computers and parts. By Sheryl Sowell
Technology is improving every day. Today’s computers are quickly leaving yesterday’s systems in the past – or in your closet, basement or attic. Dell and Goodwill Industries of Tulsa continue their partnership to Reconnect, a no-charge computer recycling program for consumers. The program is intended to raise awareness of the importance of responsible computer disposal and give residents a free and convenient way to do the right thing with their unwanted home computer equipment. “We offer this service to the community so that everyone is able to recycle their old computers in an environmentally friendly way,” says Nancy Webster, Director of Community Relations for Goodwill Industries of Tulsa. Jim Gibbons, president and CEO for Goodwill Industries International, said: “The
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When You Pull in the Drive
LCI Concrete replaces deteriorating driveways and improves your home’s curb appeal. By Duane Blankenship
Kalan Paul and LCI Concrete provide replacement driveways for homeowners. “We pride ourselves on completing every turnkey project to the satisfaction of our customers,” he says. “Most area driveways deteriorate due to the harshness of our Oklahoma winters and the measures taken to remove snow and ice.” LCI Concrete specializes in pouring, scoring and polishing concrete driveways and has served the greater Tulsa area for nearly ten years. If you’re considering a new concrete driveway, here are some things Kalan advises becoming aware of: Make sure you’re dealing with a reputable company that has general liability and workman’s comprehensive insurance. You don’t want to be held liable for expenses
resulting from an accident. Find a contractor who has been in business for at least one year. Never pay for work in advance. You might wake up and find that your contractor has “left Dodge” and cannot be reached. Get a written quote listing exactly what work will be done, a materials list with specifications and how long it will take to complete the project. This is your insurance that acceptable quality and standards are met. It’s also good to check to see that the contractor is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. A reputable concrete contractor will mention the word “rebar” without your having to ask because steel reinforcement rebar is critical to the driveway’s fabrication. Without rebar, the driveway’s life could be reduced by many (continued on page 22)
Ivory Booker, salvage electronic processor at Goodwill Industries of Tulsa.
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