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FEBRUARY 2009
The Wow Factor! It’s not Valentine’s Day again already is it? Didn’t we just have that last year? What’s up with that? Is that the way you want your gift to someone special to sound? Of course not! When we take the time to give a card, flowers, or something special, we want it to have that WOW factor. That is exactly what Mozelles has committed to this year. They will deliver the WOW factor.
If you want roses, you will need to order by February 12th, and these arrangements will be just what you are looking for. Want something other than flowers or something to go with the flowers. Mozelles has candles, stuffed animals, balloons, cards, jewelry, purses, candy, romance baskets, bath baskets, lotions and much more. Flowers and candy not your thing? Try the Sweetheart Fitness Special. Two fitness packages for $50. Shop Local and Save!
Make 2009 The Year You Shine!
Are you a little
behind in getting started on that 2009 fitness resolution? Well, better late
than never. Come to Mozelles and check out the fitness center. Free weights,
workout machines, treadmills, bikes, toning tables, a sauna capsule, 3 tanning
beds, and a full line of lotion and gifts are all in this one location. Ask
about our personal trainer? Make February the month you stop in Mozelles.
Paradise Massage Therapy Opens!
We welcome Jan Smith and Paradise Massage Therapy to the Burns Flat business district. Where’s that exactly? In this case it is inside of Mozelles. Stop in and make an appointment soon. Make 2009 the Year You Shine!
From Jordan’s Grandma
Valentine’s Day shopping at Jordan’s Grandma, located at the stoplight, is a colorful adventure! Grandma has over 100 stuffed animals. Not only plush bears but also unique plush animals like elephants, lions, unicorns, turtles, mice, even a baby whale. Some of these sing or dance as well.
What else? More than 200 Mylar Valentine balloons, Valentine’s cards, floral arrangements, boxed chocolates, and a variety of candies can be found on the premises. We will gift wrap fashion jewelry from Dallas for your sweetheart, mom, or grandma. Jordan’s Grandma also delivers to both schools and within Burns Flat.
Jordan’s Grandma
215 State Highway 44
10-6 Mon-Fri
562-3155
From Twilla’s Foot Spa
A gift certificate
to tan, tone, detox, or receive a hydromassage can be a real treat for a friend
or loved one on Valentine’s Day. Greeting spring with a golden glow and a toned
torso is easy to achieve at Twilla’s. Fifteen minutes on the hydromassage bed
can undo tension and stress and relieve aching muscles. Besides that, it just
feels wonderful. Treat your
sweetheart, treat yourself, and treat both of you to something special this
Valentine’s Day.
Want more? The Ion Foot Spa is a relaxing experience and helps rid your body of toxins and heavy metals. Stop by or call at 580 562-3155 or 580 243-9742. See why we say, “Attitude is everything!”
Let’s talk Value!
I’m adding a new room on my house and need some lumber. I’m probably going to make the drive to the nearest Lowe’s or Home Depot. I need a couple of 2” X 4” to repair something in my back yard. I’m probably going to Cordell, Clinton, or Elk City. It’s just not worth the drive to OKC for a couple boards. We usually aren’t adding a room on our house every day, but we do eat every day. Often we go out to eat or at least get something to go. So where do we go when we don’t want to cook. Clinton and Elk City have all the named brand restaurants—Sizzler, Long John’s, Arby’s, McDonalds, KFC (I’ve often wondered if the chickens know if they are destined to be original or extra crispy), as well as the home grown establishments in these towns. It’s a pretty good selection. But what about dining in Burns Flat? Nora’s, Willie’s, and the Eagle’s Nest all have excellent food. So is it the price that says let’s go to McDonalds?
Let’s give that a little closer inspection. I stop in the Eagle’s Nest for a dine-in lunch. I’m hungry for a burger and fries, that’s why I was thinking McDonalds. I can’t find a quarter pounder on the Eagle’s Nest menu, not because they don’t have big burgers, but because they have a 1/3 pound burger. Ok, the burger is better here in town, but do they have fries. The answer is yes, but here’s the catch. They are cooked just for me. I don’t get to play the are they going to be hot this time game. You know the game. You order your fast food burger and stare across the counter at the fries sitting in the bin. Out comes a batch of hot fries, but wait! They get mixed in with those from 20 minutes ago. I sure like those fries when they are hot. I know, because I had some in a McDonalds that were all hot in 1976. OK, so the food here in town might be a little better and cooked just for me, but what about price. That third pound burger with cheese, fries, and a coke (or other beverage) comes to $5.84 plus tax. Wait a minute! That’s about the same thing that I would pay for a value meal at McDonalds.
Now let’s factor the drive. Most of us burn at least a couple gallons of fuel for the round trip to Clinton or Elk City. Add three, four, five, or more dollars worth of expense to this meal just to get there and back. On top of that, you might just find a $2 bill in your silverware at the Eagle’s Nest and end up talking with friends or meeting the folks that live down the road. Compare your prices and savings at Nora’s and Willie’s as well and you will see that it’s not just convenient, it is good value to eat here in town.
If you are already in Elk City and have been hungering for some KFC all week, by all means go for the colonel’s fowl meal. But if you want a good meal, at a good price, with good company, in a friendly setting—then don’t go out of town. Eat locally and enjoy. Eat locally and save!
Chamber to Meet at Noon!
The Burns Flat Chamber of Commerce decided to move its Monday evening meetings to noon in hopes that this would increase attendance. Many owners and managers do not live in town and the noontime meeting would not require them to make a special trip. It would also impose a sense of urgency upon the meeting that all agreed would be healthy. The Next Chamber meeting will be held March 16th at the Eagle’s Nest at 12:00 p.m.
In other Chamber news, Stacie Cloyd and Tom Collins volunteered to work the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 11th. The Chamber also voted to donate $100 to the Relay for Life. The Chamber also examined what it was doing for local businesses and asked members to consider how the Chamber could assist them.
What’s Up with the Pharmacy?
Will it stay or will it go? Many have been asking this question. Many more have been making up their own answers. As is most often the case, fact and rumor make for strange speculation and sometimes undue anxiety.
Currently the Town of Burns Flat and the Chamber of Commerce are exploring alternatives. Many would like to have a pharmacy here. Many rely heavily upon it because they no longer drive much. The current pharmacy is run by the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City, but it may discontinue its Burns Flat operations this month. As altruistic as we would like to believe the medical profession is, the bottom line often rules in these cases. We are not privy to the profit and loss that GPRMC must consider. The bottom line, however, is not the only factor. People influence people. If you would like to express your thoughts on this matter to the GPRMC, the address is GPRMC PO Box 2339, Elk City OK 73648. Robin Lake is the CEO. Other information is available at www.gprmc-ok.com.
GPRMC is not the only business that could provide a pharmacy in our town. Other alternatives may produce the ultimate solution here. Whatever the outcome, we should not expect to keep a pharmacy if most people don’t use it.
Stay Tuned!
Severe Weather Planning Goes Public. Look to next month’s issue for the time and date for a public meeting for how our region will respond in severe weather. Stay tuned.
The Chase Family extends its thanks to all in the community that provided comfort, prayers, and support to them in their time of loss. Thank You!
Need Help???
Houses Cleaned and other small jobs. Call Carolyn Parker at (580) 339-1657 or (580) 339-1658.
House Sitting or in home care of elderly. Call Jerie Dodd at (580) 330-3227.
Chamber Publishes Important Phone Numbers!
Jerry Mertz compiled a list of local business, service, and generally useful phone numbers. Pick one up from your local business or follow the link to the list on the electronic version of this newsletter. Updates and new information are always appreciated.
AA Groups Meet
Newcomers and old-timers welcomed!
New Leaf Group: Tuesdays @ 7pm at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Broad Highway Group: Wednesdays @ 8pm at 310 Pueblo Street.
Got News?
If you have some business, school, government, or information of general interest to the community of Burns Flat, please email it to Tom Spence for consideration to be included in this newsletter.
What's Happening in our School System? Check it out!
or follow this link: http://www.bfdc.k12.ok.us/
DIDJANO
Didjano (did you know) that most Fridays at 7:45 a.m. young Christian men and women meet in the High School music room? The group is called Youth Alive. They were the group that ran the See You at the Pole event this year. See You at the Pole was held from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. at the BF-DC High School on 24 September 2008. The five churches of the Burns Flat - Dill City Ministerial Alliance are providing supporting services to Youth Alive in accordance with the following schedule.
Oct—Cumberland Presbyterian
Nov--1st Baptist Burns Flat
Dec--Grace Baptist Dill City
Jan--Living Waters 1st Assembly of God
Feb--Dill City Baptist
Mar-May--To Be Determined
Follow this link for important dates and updates at the Western Technology Center.
http://www.wtc.tec.ok.us for
more information.
The Super Bowl is over. March Madness is a month away. Ouch! What am I supposed to do with myself??? Check out the short term classes offered at the Western Technology Center. Learn a skill that doesn't involve a remote control.
Remember, that you may pick up a hard copy newsletter at Chamber of Commerce businesses and other high traffic locations around town. Print and online versions vary somewhat based on deadlines, space limitations, and updates provided by community members (updates available online only).
See you next month!
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