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VOL 20 ISSUE 7
July 2013
ROGERS COUNTY NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Fishing, Fun & Fireworks for the Family Claremore sets annual 4th of July celebration at Claremore Lake. By Carol Beck-Round Fishing, fireworks, fun and music is on tap for the annual 4th of July celebration scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. that Thursday at Claremore Lake Park. The day’s activities will begin with registration at 7 a.m. for the annual Kids Fishing Derby, according to Joe Kays, Director of Claremore’s Parks and Recreation. “We had over 435 children who participated in the event last year and we expect even more this year.” The popular event has grown each year with the first 450 children to register receiving a free rod and reel, tackle box and bait. “It’s everything
they need to fish that day,” says Kays. “Each tackle box also contains the hooks and sinkers.” As soon as each participant registers and receives the free gear, fishing can begin. Weigh-in is at 10 a.m. Children in three age divisions will be competing to win a trophy for the smallest and the largest fish in each category. Ages by category include 4 – 6 year olds, 7 – 9 year olds and 10 – 12 year olds. Six new bicycles will also be given away—two in each age division—at the end of the fishing activities. When children register for the fishing derby, they receive a ticket for the (continued on page 30)
Kids line up along the shores of Claremore Lake in last year’s annual Kids Fishing Derby. Prizes are awarded in each of three age divisions, including the smallest and largest fish. Six free bicycles will also be given away at the end of the event in a drawing of the derby registration tickets.
Canoe Brook: Charm, Culture,
Stepping into Back-to-School With a great layaway program, Felts Shoes in Claremore is ready to help with all your back to-school footwear needs.
Traditions and a Sense of Family Tulsa’s newest Assisted Living and Alzheimers Community.
Felts Shoes is a family-owned business with a mission of providing great customer service. The staff understands the value of service in creating loyal customers and is honored to have served Rogers County for the past 15 years. Located in Claremore’s Ne-Mar Center, the friendly store has several great footwear options for the summer and back-to-school seasons. “We pride ourselves in offering great service and products to the families we serve,” said Tabitha Felts, owner of Felts Shoes. “We want people to be happy with their purchase so they keep coming back. August is just around the corner so right now we are getting ready to find the perfect shoes for our back-to-school shoppers.” Tabitha and her staff at Felts (continued on page 30)
Canoe Brook is Tulsa’s newest Assisted Living and Alzheimers Care Community. The center opened doors in December of 2009 where it today hosts two floors of memory care and two floors of assisted living to meet the needs of a growing population of senior adults who may require assistance, but do not need a skilled nursing facility. Canoe Brook is licensed by the State of Oklahoma. Mr. Jim Colbert is Canoe Brook’s Executive Director. He earned his Masters Certificate in Aging and reminds his qualified Staff, “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Jim was responsible for opening two senior care communities last year when he acquired the nickname, “Mr. Fix It.” He has an ability to pull staffs together (continued on page 30)
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