What’s Happening on Page 18!
VOL 20 ISSUE 10
October 2013
OWASSO COLLINSVILLE
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Light Up Your Evening
Bringing Big City Credentials to the Community
McDonald’s in Owasso will hold Candlelight Dinners October 10 and 24.
From carpal tunnel to sports medicine, Dr. Lawson at Central States Orthopedics is committed to helping you get healthy.
By Christopher Davis
McDonald’s in Owasso extends a special invitation to join them for a unique Candlelight Dinner on October 10 (76th Street) and October 24 (Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 169) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone who has visited a McDonald’s in Owasso knows there is something special about the locations at 76th Street and 116th Street (and I’m not talking about the secret sauce). These are not your average McDonald’s restaurants; they are markedly a step above the rest. They are always sparkling clean. The staff is genuinely friendly and, though they never seem rushed, the service is fast. If you are a regular at either of these stores, it is likely you know
By Christopher Davis
the common denominator that pushes these stores to exceed all expectations of what McDonald’s can be. Without a doubt, what drives these two McDonald’s stores to become such stellar examples of America’s favorite fast food chain is the owner, Tim Rich. Anyone who has met Mr. Rich for even a few minutes could talk on and on of his endless enthusiasm and positive attitude. In short, know that he has been in the McDonald’s business for decades, working from the register all the way up the corporate ladder before moving on to open his own franchise stores. And, just as his two stores lead the way with a little special something, his willingness to try something new
Many locals are discovering the perks of Owasso that are frequently popping up – great shopping, full service hospitals and colleges increasingly
make this community the perfect place to set down roots, without losing the small town charm and sense (continued on page 30)
Bradley Lawson, M.D., Central States Orthopedics.
(continued on page 30)
Don’t Get Trampled by the “Herd” By Linda Rainwater
Preferred Customer Requested Delivery October 2, 2013 Dated Material
PRSRT-STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 1000 TULSA, OK
Shannon McDonald (manager) and Tim Rich (owner) invite you to join them for Candlelight Dinners at McDonald’s on October 10 and 24
www.valuenews.com South Tulsa 40,966 homes (This is a geo-demographic mailing list and delivered to homes in Mid-Town and South Tulsa.)
Bixby, Jenks Glenpool & Sapulpa 23,087 homes Bixby–7,079 Glenpool–74033–3,666 Jenks–74037–4,975 Sapulpa–74066–7,367
Paid Mailing Circulation
Linda Rainwater, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones.
Owasso/Collinsville 18,630 homes Owasso–74055–12,349 Collinsville–74021–6,281
Rogers County 22,609 homes Claremore–74017–8,949 74019–5,708 Catoosa–74015–2,578 Chelsea–74016–1,801 Inola–74036–2,152 Oologah–74053–1,421
Broken Arrow 35,126 homes 74011–9,394 74012–19,063 74014–6,669
It can feel comfortable when you’re in the midst of a herd – but it can lead to places where, as an investor, you don’t want to go. The urge to run with the herd, or follow the crowd, may have been hard-wired into our psyches, according to anthropologists. In prehistoric times, running with the pack may have helped people minimize danger or increase their changes for finding food. But today, there are far fewer rewards for following a herd mentality – especially in investing. For example, consider what happens when the financial markets (continued on page 30)
ASK US ABOUT OUR
PRO-ACTIVE BED BUG PROGRAM
TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
CALL TODAY FOR A FREE INSPECTION