Belk Gift With Purchase

Begins 2/28/12

Gift is Valued at  $110.00 and is free with any $35.00 Lancome purchase.

We highly recommend that customers pre order as we do not have 100% of all items to
choose from. 

For those customers who live out of town we do ship. Just call the counter and we will take care of your order and shipping.

Linda
Lancome Belk Counter
918 272 0062 ext 268

Business Burglaries Keeping Owasso Police Busy

Surcee'

Update: 02/24/12 10:24am.  Laura Sanders, owner at Surcee, 9455 North Owasso Expressway, Tyann Plaza arrived at the store just before 10am this morning to find her store  also had the door window broken with a rock to gain access.

Related:

Trails End BBQ

Just after 4am this morning the crew at Trails End BBQ, 8888 North Garnett arrived to find the front glass door to the business had been broken out. A rock had been thrown through the glass to gain access .

CJ's Grooming

At approximately 7:30am, C.J.'s Hometown Dog Grooming, 8263 Owasso Expressway arrived to find their front door window had also been broken out with a rock. 

Early Thursday morning an alarm call came in to Owasso Police for Liquids Wine and Spirits, 9540 North Garnett Road . That business had also been accessed through glass breakage.

All cases are still under investigation.

Bailey Ranch Golf Course to Host Mulligans Fore Moms Charity Golf Tournament

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 2012 - Bailey Ranch Golf Course in Owasso: For the benefit of Owasso Pregnancy Resources

4-Person Scramble
Shotgun Start at 9am                      
Registration at 8am                             
Cost: $300 Per Team

Prizes (per team):
1st Place:  $500 in the Pro Shop
2nd Place: $400 in the Pro Shop
3rd Place:  $300 in the Pro Shop

All Golfers will receive:18 Holes of Golf with cart and range balls, lunch following golf and a Golfers "Thank You" Goodie Bag. Hole sponsorship is still available. For more information, visit www.mulligansforemoms.com.

 

Project Hope Worldwide to Host 3rd Annual Dinner and Auction at the Mayo Hotel - Sets Goal of $150,000 for Ugandan Orphans

Tulsa, OK – Project Hope Worldwide (PHW), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which has built an orphanage and school in Lira, Uganda, will host their 3rd annual fundraiser, “Kwero!”, on April 20, 2012 at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the historic Mayo Hotel in downtown Tulsa and will include a catered dinner, as well as feature amazing silent and live auction items. Entertainment will be provided by The Groove Merchants, the highly acclaimed Top-40 entertainment band from Oklahoma City. Last year’s event proved to be a huge success, having raised approximately $107,000, which went directly toward furthering the construction of the orphanage. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Transformation”, is a celebration of the redeemed 48 girls and boys currently living at the orphanage, called “Calo Me Lare”, which means “Village of Redemption” in the Luo Ugandan language. Board members and volunteers are predicting this year’s event to be even better with hopes of raising $150,000 with all proceeds going towards their continued efforts for orphans in Uganda.

Project Hope Worldwide was founded in 2008 by board members Derk Madden, Kelley Compton and Lyndon Becker of Owasso, OK. PHWW's mission is to care for and provide hope for orphans in Lira, Uganda who have been most impacted by the AIDS epidemic and 23 years of war with the rebel forces of northern Uganda. Their ultimate goals for Calo Me Lare are to provide a nurturing home, a quality education, sufficient medical care, an effective character-based mentoring program and a self-sustaining community that will empower the children to establish themselves in an eventual career and serve as leaders in their communities and country. In order to accomplish this, PHWW has been working to raise funds through private donations, corporate sponsorships and special fundraisers, such as Kwero, to build an orphanage, medical clinic and private school. PHWW is excited to announce a recent partnership with Tulsa Regent Preparatory School, which will help ensure the best possible education for the children at Calo Me Lare. Its 5-year Master Plan includes 16 fully furnished homes, which will eventually house 128 orphan boys and girls.

To learn more about “Kwero!”, purchase tickets, or acquire information about table sponsorship, please visit their blog at http://kwero2012.blogspot.com. And to view the most up-to-date progress on Calo Me Lare, visit the Project Hope Worldwide website at http://projecthopeworldwide.org or find them on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/projecthopeworldwide.

First Christian Church Owasso Forming Volleyball League

Volleyball is back in Owasso! Join the only Volleyball League in Owasso. First Christian Church of Owasso is starting a Women's and Co-Ed League beginning in March. Dates:

• Co-Ed League will begin Tuesday, March 27 and will play on Tuesday nights

• Women's League will begin Thursday, March 29 and will play on Thursday nights

League may be closed due to the demand so please sign up now.  To find out all of the information and register go to: http://www.fcchealth.com/Volleyball.html or contact Brandy Fitzloff, Volleyball League Coordinator, at brandyfitzloff@msn.com.

Rogers State University President's Leadership Class Presents “RSU’s Got Talent”

The Rogers State University President’s Leadership Class will host its annual “RSU’s Got Talent” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 13 in the Will Rogers Auditorium on RSU’s Claremore Campus, 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd. 

“RSU’s Got Talent” will feature performances by RSU students including musical acts, magic displays, stand-up comedy and dancing. Emcees Zach Coker of Tulsa, Andrew Robinson of Nowata, Okla., Chad Littlejohn of Stillwell, Okla., and Casey Allison of Wagoner, Okla., will guide the audience through the different acts with a fun, 90s theme.

Awards will be given for best of show and crowd favorite. A panel of judges will name the first place act. The audience will choose the crowd favorite by putting donations into jars labeled for the performers. The act that receives the largest donation amount will win. PLC will donate all proceeds to benefit student programs at RSU.

“We are excited for the sixth annual ‘RSU’s Got Talent’,” said Megen Richardson, PLC president. “This is one of our favorite events and it will be great to see all of our hard work pay off with a fun night.”

The talent show is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Carolyn Taylor, PLC advisor, at 918-343-7627 or ctaylor@rsu.edu.

Late afternoon crash blocks service road traffic

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4:55pm: Just after 4:30pm today, this crash on the east service road, just north of 76th Street had traffic diverted in both directions.

1 patient was transported emergency status to a Tulsa hospital. Emergency crews are still on the scene.

First Christian Church of Owasso to Present “Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts” Workshop

If you are planning on getting married in 2012, or if you have only been married for less than two years and would like a “refresher” course, then please make plans to attend the following workshop – “Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.” This 4 week program will be at the Bailey Education Foundation (inside Bailey Hospital at 10502 N. 110^th E. Ave) on Thursday evenings in March, 2012 – Mar 1, 8, 15, 29. Time will be from 6:30 – 8 pm. Primary teaching will be an excellent video series by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott. Jim Schnorrenberg, Counseling Minister at First Christian Church of Owasso, will present the material and facilitate the group. Jim is also a licensed marriage and family therapist. Here are some of the lesson titles:

• Have You Faced the Myths of Marriage with Honesty?
• Can You Identify Your Love Style?
• Can You Say What You Mean and Understand What You Hear?
• Do You Know How to Fight a Good Fight?

Cost will only be $20 per couple (for the entire series) and will include his and her workbooks and refreshments each night. Those couples who complete the series will receive documentation to reduce their marriage license fee by $45. If you are preparing for marriage, then this is the workshop for you. Studies show that couples who receive at least 4 hours of pre-marital counseling have a much lower rate of divorce, and conversely, a much higher rate of happiness.

Space is limited, but you can sign up now by contacting Jim Schnorrenberg, Pastoral Care and Counseling Minister, at 272-9551, or email at jschnorrenberg@fccowasso.com. You may also register online at First Christian Church – www.fccowasso.com. (No childcare provided.)

Cherokee Nation contributes more than $179K to Tulsa County schools

CATOOSA, Okla. — Cherokee Nation distributed $179,434.86 to public schools in Tulsa County on Monday, Feb 20 at the tribe’s annual Public School Appreciation Day held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa.

"This money is your money," Principal Chief Bill John Baker said. "It almost brings tears to my eyes, knowing we're about to give about $3 million to schools that need it."

The funding is mandated by a Cherokee Nation law that requires 38 percent of tax revenues generated from the tribe’s car tag sales go to support public education. Since 2002, Cherokee Nation has distributed nearly $25 million to public schools in the tribe’s jurisdiction. This year, 95 school districts in northeastern Oklahoma will receive $2,995,638.59, more than $260,000 than last year.

“The Cherokee Nation Tax Commission is honored to be able contribute to all our students education,” said Sharon Swepston, Cherokee Nation Tax Commission administrator. “We are able to do this by a generous contribution that is received from our citizens who exercised their sovereignty by registering their vehicles with the Cherokee Nation. This revenue is reinvested in the education of our future leaders and community family.”

Education officials along with tribal leaders were on hand Monday to discuss current school issues and receive their schools’ appropriations. The amount of money the tribe awards to each school district is dependent on the number of its students who are citizens of the Cherokee Nation. For every Cherokee student enrolled in their district this year, school officials received $131.94. The money was divided according to the disbursement of 22,705 Cherokee students in the tribe’s jurisdiction. Schools are free to use the allocation as they see fit.

“Last year the monies helped to offset the salaries of two certified teachers, one of several reasons we did not have to lay off any teachers,” said Dr. Clark Ogilvie, superintendent of Owasso Public Schools. “This year we intend to distribute the money back out to the individual buildings with their principals having the authority to buy items such as student supplies and supplemental reading materials. This money is a real godsend because Owasso Schools have been cut $4.3 million over the past three years. We wish to thank the Cherokee Nation very much for this financial assistance in this time of great need.” 

COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS $42,879.65
OWASSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS $56,996.96
SKIATOOK PUBLIC SCHOOLS $41,824.15
SPERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS $22,825.17
TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS $14,908.93

Back Row (left to right): Joe Don Waters, JOM coordinator, Owasso; Brian Beagles, superintendent, Sperry; Jean Froman, Indian education coordinator, Tulsa Public Schools; Phyllis Warrington, Secretary, Tulsa Public Schools; Rick Thomas, superintendent, Skiatook
Seated (left to right): Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilors Buel Anglen and Cara Cowan-Watts; Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker; Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilors Julia Coates and Lee Keener

OPD Taser Fundraiser Tuesday

Mark Scheider and crew at Owasso Chick-fil-A will be holding a fundraiser Tuesday evening to benefit the Tasers for Cops initiative. 

The goal is to put tasers in the hands of all Owasso Police Officers. A % of sales between 5-8pm will go to this effort.

 Owasso Police Officers will be on hand, along with the new "Policeman Cow." Donations can also be made to the Owasso FOP while you are there. 

Happy eating!

All-you-can-eat VFW Breakfast Saturday

Owasso Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7180 will host an “All You Can Eat” Fundraiser Breakfast.  It is to be held Saturday, February 25, 2011 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Owasso Community Center, 301 South Cedar in Owasso.


Menu will include Plain or Blueberry Pancakes, Waffles, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee, Milk, Orange Juice, and Hot Chocolate.  Cost for adults, $5.50.  Children 6-12 years old, $2.00.  Children 5 years old and under eat free. 

Proceeds will go to purchase a sign at the Owasso Veterans Memorial.  If you have any questions call VFW Commander Carroll  Harris at 272-0927 or 857-2814.

OPD statement on Monday morning call to Baptist Village

On Monday, Feb 20^th 2012 around 8AM Owasso Police responded to an emergency call for assistance from Owasso Fire Department Medics and personnel, who were summoned to a home in the 12700 Block of East Azalea Lane in the Baptist Retirement Village of Owasso. Fire Department staff were at that location for a medical care service call of a resident of the village.

 During the initial stages of the call the patient reportedly retreated to a back bedroom and retrieved a rifle. The patient then confronted the Fire Department medics with the rifle who retreated back outside the home and called for assistance.

Owasso Police quickly surrounded the home, made telephone contact with the patient and ordered him to exit the home. The patient exited and was taken into custody. 

The patient was transported to a local hospital for medical and mental evaluation but was not arrested. No one was injured during this incident and no weapons were discharged. No charges have been filed in this case as of yet.

Dates set for 2012 Owasso Chili Festival Cook-off

Owasso Harvest Festival Chili Cook-Off/ International Chili Society Oklahoma Championship Chili Cook-Off 

October 27, 2012

Centennial Park, 15301 E. 86^th St. N

Owasso, OK ( 2 miles east of Owasso High School on 86^th St. N.)

ADMISSION & PARKING: Free 

COME TASTE THE BEST CHILI IN THE WORLD -- Word Champion competitors plus local chili teams offer up the best chili anywhere at the annual Owasso Harvest Festival Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 27th at Centennial Park in Owasso. Winners of the International Chili Society Oklahoma Championship Cook-Off will compete at the ICS World Championship. 

Free Admission, Free Parking...proceeds from tasting kits support the FFA.. Visit www.owassochilifestival.org  for more information.

Afternoon strong armed robbery reported at an Owasso Subway. Suspects in custody.

At around 1:33PM today Owasso Police responded to a reported Strong-Armed Robbery at the Subway Restaurant, located at 426 East 2^nd Avenue (76^th St N) in Owasso. 

Employees inside the store were immediately able to provide information that quickly led Officers to a home located near the 300 block North Cedar Street in Owasso.  

There were initial reports of a firearm, which led officers to surround the home and call suspects out.  After a brief standoff, the suspects surrendered and cooperated with the investigation. 

 Four suspects and a child were ordered from the home.  Detectives with the Owasso Police are investigating the crime scene and the home and have determined that the details of the crime support a charge of Burglary as no force was used at the scene. 

Two female suspects 22yo Amber Long and 20yo Dici Poore were taken into custody.  Expected charges of Knowingly Concealing Stolen Property, Burglary and other related charges are pending. 

No one was harmed at either Subway or the home.  North Cedar was temporarily closed and neighbors were asked to stay indoors during the initial stages of the incident.  Long and Poore will be taken to the David L. Moss-Tulsa County Jail.  

Sara Evans Brings “Stronger” Tour to Tulsa on April 21 - Country Star to Perform at The Joint Inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. – Sara Evans started singing in front of crowds in Missouri as a 5-year-old member of her family’s band. Thirty-six years later and nearly two decades after launching a successful solo career, the country singer will perform April 21 at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Tickets start at $35 and go on sale March 8. 

Since releasing her 1997 debut “Three Chords and the Truth,” Evans has released six studio albums that have included five No. 1 singles and numerous top 10 hits. Her No. 1 singles are “No Place That Far,” “Born to Fly,” “Suds in the Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place to Start” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” 

The New Franklin, Mo., native has collected numerous awards, including the Academy of Country Music’s 2006 Top Female Vocalist and the CMA Video of the Year in 2001 for “Born to Fly.” In 2005, Evans was honored outside of the music industry by being named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People.” 

Evans’ most recent release is the 2011 chart-topping “Stronger,” which features “A Little Bit Stronger” and “My Heart Can’t Tell You No.” The 2011 release is her second consecutive No. 1 album, following 2005’s “Real Fine Place.” 

On Jan. 3, Evans released the book “Love Lifted Me,” which is the third part of “A Songbird Novel.” The previous installments are 2010’s “Softly and Tenderly” and 2011’s “Sweet By and By.” 

For more information about Evans, visit her website at www.saraevans.com. She can also be followed on Twitter at @saraevansmusic. 

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is located off of Interstate 44 at exit 240. Ticket prices and information on upcoming shows are available online in The Joint section of www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK. The Joint box office is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.