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VOL 21 ISSUE 10
October 2014
BIXBY GLENPOOL JENKS SAPULPA NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Don’t Lose Heat This Winter
Over Eight Decades of Service
Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning aims to keep your family and home comfortable.
Guaranty Abastract Company has maintained a high reputation since it opened 86 years ago.
By Duane Blankenship
By Christopher Davis
Randy and Debi Raper are the owners of Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning. Aire Serv, located in Bixby, is family owned and operated and provides HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) services throughout the Tulsa metro area. The Aire Serv team includes the couple’s three sons, Jordan, Colton and Ethan. Randy was born and raised in Bixby and literally grew up in the heating and air conditioning business owned by his father. Aire Serv provides residential and small commercial service, replacements and installations for all brands. “When you call during business hours,” said Debi, “your call will be answered (continued on page 24)
by a person, not a recording or answering service. And if you call after business hours, we strive to get back to you promptly.” “We live by our code of values,” said Jordan, oldest of
the three sons. You’ll find the words respect, integrity, and customer focus in the code. Each family member wants to treat others as they like to be treated, and they listen with the intent of understanding
Family owned and operated, the staff of Aire Serv includes Owners Randy and Debi Raper and their three sons, Jordan, Colton and Ethan.
Since 1928, Guaranty Abstract Company has led the industry in abstracting services. A family-owned, Tulsa-based business, three generations of the Kirkpatrick family have guided the company into the modern era, earning and maintaining the highest reputation in the process. President and CEO
Larry Johnson explains the benefits of the company’s longevity in Tulsa. “We’ve seen just about everything,” he says. The company has been in business, in the same downtown location, for decades, and is an established force in the industry. “We’re here today and we will be here tomorrow,” says (continued on page 24)
Senior Vice President Heath Spiegel, amongst the expansive records of Guaranty Abstract Company.
Thousands Drawn to Main Street Jenks Chamber of Commerce hosts the 11th annual Art on Main Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. By Sheryl Sowell
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Looking for a day of fun, music and art that the entire family will enjoy? Make plans to be in downtown Jenks on Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Art on Main. Art on Main aims to create access to a broad array of arts experiences, to nurture the development and understanding of diverse art forms, and to expand the depth and breadth of cultural life in Oklahoma. This oneday festival has been growing steadily over the years, and organizers anticipate 10,000 attendees. As Art on Main celebrates its eleventh year,
the festival promises to be the best yet, showcasing some of the finest art and music from the region and bringing some fresh attractions to downtown Jenks. There will be plenty of entertainment and activities for everybody. Live music is scheduled throughout the day, with special appearances by WillyEcho and Abbey Road. Demonstrations from the Just Gotta Dance Cloggers will round out the day’s performances. Organizers expect over a hundred Oklahoma artists and vendors this year.
Nick DeMoss, director of communications for the Jenks Chamber of Commerce, is proud of the fact that Art on Main puts the focus on local art and music. “Every artist and performer is from Oklahoma,” he explains. “One of the requirements during the submission and selection process is that they reside in our state.” The festival is a great opportunity for local and regional artists to engage with the public and for fans to meet the person behind the art. Look for some new inter(continued on page 24)
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