CLAREMORE, Okla. — “The Claremore neighborhood is powerful, they usually’ve supported the native companies,” Shari Beguin, proprietor of the Pink Home in Claremore, mentioned.
Sturdy — a phrase used all through the neighborhood of Claremore after an EF3 twister ripped the city aside.
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Whereas many houses and companies are nonetheless rebuilding, some are able to welcome guests again.
“We might adore it if individuals would come from throughout to Claremore to assist the native companies,” Beguin mentioned.
Beguin mentioned the storm prompted minimal harm to her restaurant. It was closed for 9 days however is now again up and working.
Native eating places, together with the Pink Home, created “Restaurant Week” — a enjoyable and interactive option to get clients again.
“And also you get a bingo card, and for each restaurant you go to, you get your bingo card stamped, after which there’s prizes on the finish of it,” mentioned Shari.
District 1 Rogers County Commissioner Dan DeLozier gave an replace on the harm reduction after 4 weeks of selecting up particles.
“What’s left is simply selecting up brush that is fallen out of bushes. We have nonetheless received a few of that. Gonna have to chop some brush,” DeLozier mentioned.
Now it is as much as guests to drive to Claremore to discover the city and see what they’ve to supply.
“For the individuals who do not stay in Claremore, that come from throughout, we’re simply grateful they’re coming once more. And we need to encourage them to maintain coming. Please!,” Beguin mentioned.
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