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VOL 19 ISSUE 11
November 2012
ROGERS COUNTY NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Military Appreciation Monday Golden Corral in Claremore will provide a free dinner buffet and beverage for veterans and those on active military duty to celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 12 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Neely Insurance and Financial Services prides itself in offering the same level of customer service it did in the 1950s.
By Lorrie Ward For over a decade, Golden Corral restaurants across the nation have honored American veterans with a free “thank you” dinner on Veterans Day. This hand of gratitude and friendship has been extended to over 3.2 million veterans, and as the event marks its 12th year, the restaurant hopes to yet again increase those numbers. Ron and Jennifer Barnett have owned the Golden Corral in Claremore since 2001, and both worked for several years at the Golden Corral in Lawton, which is where they met. Even though Claremore’s Golden Corral is one of the smallest in the nation, Ron reports that it consistently raises six to seven thousand dollars a year during this event. “For a small Golden Corral, that is a lot,” says Ron.
Six Decades of Putting Customers First By Cassie Woods
“There are only six of our style or size in the nation.” Last year, Military Appreciation Monday was
hugely successful all across the United States. According to the company website at (continued on page 28)
Celebrating 61 years in business, Neely Insurance and Financial Services is proud to still keep their focus on prompt, efficient and friendly customer service while providing quality
insurance at the best rates. The family-owned business is staffed by eight licensed insurance agents and a file clerk. Steve and Terrie Neely handle (continued on page 28)
The friendly staff at Neely Agency is always happy to help a customer with their insurance needs. (L to R): Ryan Neely, Terrie Neely, Chrissy Troyer, Jill Nanney, Courtney Harrison, Karly Elnes, Dana Ingersol and Steve Neely.
Ron and Jennifer Barnett, owners of Golden Corral in Claremore.
Experience, Knowledge and Integrity Candi Czapansky seeks re-election to the Rogers County Court Clerk’s office. By Carol Beck-Round
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For almost three decades, Candi Czapansky has been one of the smiling faces at the Rogers County Court Clerk’s office. Since Czapansky first walked through the courthouse doors in 1980, she has become familiar with all aspects of the office through her work in the various departments. In 1996, Rogers County voters revealed their confidence in Czapansky to run this important county government office by electing her Court Clerk. Since then, their trust in Czapansky’s integrity and ability to run the office efficiently led to her re-election in 2000, 2004 and 2008.
During her tenure as Court Clerk, Czapansky has earned Oklahoma Court Clerk Certification from The Center for Local Government Technology through Oklahoma State University. She has also implemented numerous improvements, leading to a more efficient office. According to Czapansky, Rogers County was one of the first District Courts in the state to use computers. In 1996, Rogers County Courts joined the Supreme Court of Oklahoma computer system, now known as Oklahoma Court Information System. “This is the present system
in which the courts as well as the public can view court dockets, calendars, and more via the Internet at Oklahoma State Courts Network,” says Czapansky. In 2009, the Supreme Court adopted a plan to meet future technology needs of the courts throughout the State of Oklahoma. “As a result of my vast knowledge of the Court Clerk’s office, I was appointed by the Supreme Court in March 2009 to the Civil Subcommittee,” she says. In January 2011, Czapansky’s experience led to her appointment to the (continued on page 28)
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Candi Czapansky is running for her fifth term as the Rogers County Court Clerk. Czapansky has served in the position since she was first elected in 1996.
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