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VOL 20 ISSUE 8
August 2013
OWASSO COLLINSVILLE
NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Sushi Bar Discovers the Perfect Recipe for Success Akira Sushi Bar focuses on giving back to the community and offers customers a unique, fun and delicious dining experience. By Susan Erler Few times in your life a situation presents itself for which there are no words. Try as you might, finding the proper adjectives to describe the experience is disappointing because none seem to properly convey the moment. This is how many diners feel as they walk through the doors to Owasso’s Akira Sushi Bar. Once inside, set aside every preconceived notion you might have about restaurants, and especially ones that specialize in sushi, because it is readily
apparent that your dining experience will exceed your expectations. Each customer is greeted promptly by a friendly hostess who then escorts you to your table, and somehow you just know that any hesitation you may have felt before arriving was simply unfounded. When you begin to gaze over the five page menu, a feeling of uncertainty begins to creep back into your mind. That is, until your server comes over and asks with sincerity, “Do you have any questions about the menu?” You
feel sheepish when asking if there are any items that are not raw fish – you are at sushi bar after all. This is when the difference between most restaurants and Akira is the most evident. The staff will take as long as you need explaining each item, is happy to let you know the differences in preparation and will translate even the most intimidating dishes. The menu is filled with such an extensive variety of items that you can find a traditional (continued on page 22)
Back-to-School Shopping Without Straining Your Budget
A Not-So-Small Small Animal Hospital “Economies of scale” empowers this big hospital to provide superior care at lower cost.
Avoid high prices at the mall – shop for school clothes at Children’s Orchard.
By Christopher Davis With seven doctors and over 40 on staff to support them, SAHO (Small Animal Hospital of Owasso) is one of the largest animal hospitals in Green Country. Offering a full line of
veterinary services and an emphasis on individualized care that considers the pet, as well as on their owners’ budget, SAHO invites you to bring your furry family members for all their
Akira Sushi Bar presented a $5,000 donation to Owasso Rams Football in July. (L to R): Senior Corner Back Tyler Lindsey, Akira Owners Quinton Wong and Huy Huynh, Booster Club President Dugg Holeman, and Senior Free Safety Josh Kinzer.
healthcare needs. At SAHO, animal care begins with the animal. “Every patient is different,” affirms Dr. Strathe, co-owner at SAHO. (continued on page 22)
By Susan Erler Being a mom at back-to-school time can be so stressful. You want your children to be able to wear high-quality, name brand clothing, but fitting the name brand clothing price tag into your already stretched budget can be challenging. Most moms will tell you that where there is a will, there is a way, and that is how one savvy local woman
Children’s Orchard owner Kari Hendrix and her daughter, Shayli.
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(L to R): Dr. Strathe, Dr. Kelley and Dr. Spriggs, co-owners of SAHO.
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turned her passion for a bargain into a thriving business. Kari Hendrix, owner of Children’s Orchard, located at 12307 E. 96th St. N. in Owasso, knew she was on to something when she discovered a way to shop and get the items she needed, but without paying high prices. “When I first became (continued on page 22)
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