100 Mile Yard Sale Returns to Sand Springs for its 14th Year
/The 100 Mile Yard Sale is set to return to Sand Springs on May 3-4, 2024, marking its 14th consecutive year.
Read More7th Annual Monster Ball Raises $4,000 for Special Olympics
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Rain and mud couldn’t put a stop to the Monster Ball Thursday night. The seventh annual fundraiser was relocated from the Sandite Softball Complex to Memorial Stadium and raised $4,000 for Special Olympics.
Read MoreSand Springs Couples Host 6th Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss 5K
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Left to Right: Matt Barnett, Cassie Barnett, Paige Ryan, Austin Ryan. (Courtesy).
Pregnancy is often greeted with a great deal of celebration and excitement. Couples plan photo shoots for their announcements, followed by maternity photos. Baby showers have become elaborate affairs, and gender reveals have reached comedic and even dangerous magnitudes.
But what few people want to talk about is how many of those children will never celebrate their first birthday.
According to the World Health Organization, 10 to 15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and nearly 2 million babies are stillborn each year.
The level of loss and heartache that a parent goes through in these situations can’t be measured, affects everyone differently, and often leaves the parent feeling alone, confused, betrayed, and any other number of emotions.
And far too often they go through that pain without the community support that they had during their pregnancy. Folks turn out for baby showers, but there are no stillbirth showers.
That’s why two Sand Springs couples are hosting an annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss 5K.
“This is the second one we’ve been involved with,” said event co-organizer Matt Barnett.
“We just partnered in with Austin and Paige Ryan. They’ve been doing this for a couple years after they lost their first kid. Paige and my wife got close after we lost our first child.”
Jacob Austin Ryan was stillborn on January 23, 2018 and the Ryan family started the 5K and Fun Run that year in his honor.
Matt and Cassie Barnett lost their daughter, Elizabeth “Elle” Jane Bartnett to stillbirth on August 28th, 2021 and joined the Ryans in co-hosting the event last year.
“We started doing the run with them last year and it went well,” said Matt Barnett. “We added HillSpring into the mix and our church really got behind it. And then unfortunately we lost another kid.”
Paxton “Pax” Brently Barnett was also stillborn on March 23rd, 2023.
The Barnetts, who are both on staff at HillSpring Church in Sand Springs, often speak from the pulpit about the loss of their children and how it has affected both their faith and their marriage, shining a light on a difficult subject that’s rarely discussed publicly.
They hope the 5K will help bring attention to the issue and let other parents dealing with loss know that they’re not alone.
“Find community,” said Matt Barnett. “I would beg people, don’t do it alone. Find a community. Find a MEND group, find churches, find organizations that you can lean on and people who have been through the same experience.”
“Grief is long and it’s weird and it’s just unpredictable. It’s not fair to do it alone, so we need people to help.”
Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death (MEND) is one of two organizations that the 5K is raising money for.
“MEND is an organization that really helps put support groups together for families who have went through infant and pregnancy loss,” said Barnett. “They were really helpful for my wife when she went through this.”
The other organization is Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, which provides families going through a loss with newborn photography sessions.
“Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is a weird one for us” said Barnett. “I didn’t know if I wanted that the first time we lost somebody, but I never realized how much I would cherish that. It’s just another example of how they were real and how they mattered.”
The 2023 race on October 7th drew 78 entrees for the 5K any many more participated in the fun run at Case Community Park.
11-year-old Canyon Carnahan, of Sand Springs, won the race handily with a time of 22:01. Greg and Kiera Barnes, of Mannford, finished second and third in 23:36 and 24:17.
“It’s been really successful,” said Barnett. “I think last year we raised around $8,000 or so. That’s the most we’ve ever raised and we’re hoping to get close to that or more this year.”
The race drew everyone from avid runners to supporters of the cause to families who have experienced their own losses.
“It’s beautiful,” said Barnett. “There’s a lot of community involvement. The City’s involved with this, local churches, we have about 20 sponsors for the event. It really is a lot of people coming together so it’s really cool.”
5K Results
Men
22:01 Canyon Carnahan
23:36 Greg Barnes
24:22 Jeff Parks
24:41 Kory Brown
27:19 Kenny White
27:19 Caleb Smith
28:16 Shuan Adams
30:18 Bryce Beall
32:08 Christopher Matthews
32:19 Cayden Holder
33:24 Kevin Rouk
34:29 Bradley Potts
35:07 Kaidyn Cowan
35:13 Bobby White
35:48 Kurtis Crawford
36:10 Eli Beall
36:11 Daniel Henderson
37:20 Scott Emigh
43:44 Justin Carnahan
46:17 Keaton Smith
46:27 Ryan Johnson
49:23 Jacob Rupp
54:49 Ron Mayes
55:22 John Sommers
58:07 Bobby McIntosh
58:47 George Stabler
58:50 Andrew Arms
59:19 Shawn Smith
59:25 Nick Julkowski
1:05:22 Chris Wilson
Women
24:17 Kiera Barnes
27:24 Chezney Kelley
27:29 Audrey Fincannon
28:09 Shelby Champ
28:26 Shannon Hamilton
28:43 Katelynn Castleman
28:45 Kassie Billingsly
29:11 Ashley Cox
29:25 Nancy Vanderburg
32:50 Victoria Buchanan
33:24 Kelly Holder
33:38 Kynlee Carnahan
35:54 Patricia Harsley
37:23 Victoria Middleton
38:42 Alison Holder
41:47 Andee Sage
43:10 Charity Emigh
43:42 Heather Carnahan
44:27 Sericca Walters
44:27 Kara Enkey
45:24 Regan Pidcock
45:27 Madison Smith
45:42 Amber Cowan
48:08 Haylee Dewberry
48:44 Tiffany Rowe
49:16 Michelle Key
49:23 Savannah Lytle
54:01 Emily Smith
54:03 Casey Arms
55:20 Heather Sommers
56:41 Kendra McIntosh
57:05 Karen Smith
58:07 Carolynn Canfield
58:37 Kaylee Kendall
58:38 Natasha Odom
58:44 Shannon Strabala
58:45 Claire Julkowski
58:49 Meoldy Hilligoss
58:49 Piper Brooks
58:50 Ashley Vanderburg
58:50 Hannah McGarvey
58:55 Lindsey Julkowski
59:41 Pam Jackson
1:03:26 Lana Greenfield
1:04:05 Paulette Bennet
1:04:05 Theresa Greene
1:04:10 Randy-Lynne Wach
1:05:22 Tamara Boyles
Sand Springs Couples Host 6th Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss 5K
/“Grief is long and it’s weird and it’s just unpredictable. It’s not fair to do it alone, so we need people to help.” Matt and Cassie Barnett and Austin and Paige Ryan co-host the annual event in honor of their children.
Read MoreSand Springs Homecoming Parade Looking For Participants
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2020 Gold Pride Marching BAnd.
Cooler air has arrived, leaves are beginning to drop, and the boys of fall are once again bleeding and sweating on the gridiron.
The changing of the seasons also heralds the return of a beloved tradition that’s familiar to every small town in America - Homecoming.
The annual Charles Page High School Homecoming Parade will return to downtown Sand Springs on Thursday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m.
2018 Sandite Football Team.
The parade will follow its traditional route from Charles Page High School westward on Park Avenue to the downtown Triangle before turning south on Main Street. It will then turn east on 2nd Street before returning to the school by way of Adams Road.
Intersections along the parade route will be closed shortly before the parade begins and will reopen as soon as it concludes.
The event will highlight the Charles Page High School fall sports teams as well as youth football, cheer, dance, choir, marching band, and other school programs. The public is also invited to attend and the parade frequently includes local businesses, political candidates, and community leaders.
2020 Homecoming Queen Candidate Kali BAker.
The Homecoming Court will of course be crown jewel of the parade. The queen candidates and their escorts can typically be seen sitting atop sunroofs or waving from the finest of convertibles.
Anyone looking to enter the parade can download this form and email it to Frank Cooper at frank.cooper@sandites.org or fax it to Cooper at 918-246-1480.
Entrees are due no later than Tuesday, September 26th. Participants will need to be in position at the high school by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday the 28th.
The Sandites’ Homecoming football game and coronation will be Friday, September 29th at Memorial Stadium against No. 7 Tahlequah (0-3).
Sand Springs defeated Tahlequah 25-21 last season on the road after scoring 19 unanswered points to come back from a 25-6 deficit. They lead the all-time series against the Tigers 14-8-1 and have won the past five meetings, including Homecoming games in 2005 and 2006.
Sand Springs Homecoming Parade Looking For Participants
/The annual Charles Page High School Homecoming Parade will return to downtown Sand Springs on Thursday, September 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Read MoreJaguar Club of Tulsa Donates $1900 to Sand Springs Animal Welfare
/The Jaguar Club of Tulsa recently made a $1,900 donation to Sand Springs Animal Welfare.
Read MoreThe Y at TCC West to Host Community Health Assessment Day
/The YMCA at Tulsa Community College's West Campus is set to host a Community Health Assessment Day on the 13th of July, offering free health assessments to the community. This event aims to promote health and wellness by providing valuable insights into individuals' overall well-being.
Read MoreSand Springs to Host Exciting Array of Community Events June 9-10
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Car shows, professional wrestling, cornhole tournaments, fishing derbies, live music and more awaits visits to Sand Springs on the weekend of June 9-11.
Read MoreWest Tulsa Church Planning “Day of Giving”
/Cognizant Church invites Tulsans in need to a “Day of Giving” Saturday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4050 Southwest Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74107.
Read MoreRoute announced for Sand Springs Homecoming Parade on September 23rd
/The annual Sand Springs Homecoming Parade will return to downtown Sand Springs on Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
Read MoreWhat's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (1/24 - 1/31/2021)
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Get the details on everything coming up this week in Sand Springs, from City government meetings to sports, to free community events.
Read MoreWhat's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (1/3 - 1/10/2021)
/Get the details on everything coming up this week in Sand Springs, from City government meetings to sports, to free community events.
Read MoreHillSpring Church to host professional wrestling event January 2nd in Sand Springs
/Professional wrestling will be coming to Sand Springs in 2021. Core Professional Wrestling will debut at HillSpring Church on January 2nd thanks to the efforts of local couple Nathan and Audra Estrada along with HillSpring Associate Pastor Matt Barnett, who will serve as the Commissioner of the new league.
Read MoreWhat's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (12/13 - 12/20/2020)
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Hike With Your Dog Day - CANCELED.
Monday
6:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council and Municipal Authority meetings.
City Municipal Building
100 East Broadway Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. CPHS Wrestling vs. Mustang.
Mustang High School
801 South Snyder Drive
Mustang, OK 73064
6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum Trust Authority meeting.
Sand Springs Museum
9 East Broadway Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
6:30 p.m. CPHS Girls Basketball vs. Muskogee.
Muskogee High School
3200 East Shawnee Road
Muskogee, OK 74403
Wednesday
4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Development Authority meeting.
City Municipal Building
100 East Broadway Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Thursday
6:00 p.m. BINGO.
American Legion Post 17
500 North Main Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
7:00 p.m. CPHS Wrestling vs. Broken Arrow.
Tiger Field House
2200 North 23rd Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
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Free for nonprofit/free/charitable events.
Free for Sandite Pride Partners.
What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (12/6 - 12/13/2020)
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4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Planning Commission meeting.
City Hall
100 East Broadway Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Parks Advisory Board meeting.
Case Community Center
1050 West Wekiwa Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Adjustment meeting.
City Hall
100 East Broadway Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Education meeting.
CPHS Performing Arts Building
600 North Adams Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
8:30 p.m. CPHS Boys Basketball vs. Inola.
Inola High School
801 East Commercial
Inola, OK 74036
Tuesday
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Good Samaritan Free Health Clinic.
Church That Matters
3 West 41st Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
6:30 p.m. CPHS Girls Basketball vs. Bartlesville.
8:00 p.m. CPHS Boys Basketball vs. Bartlesville.Bruin Field House
1700 Hillcrest Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Thursday
2:00 p.m. CPHS Girls Basketball vs. Edmond North.
Whitey Ford Field House
601 South Riverview Drive
Bixby, OK 74008
6:00 p.m. BINGO.
American Legion Post 17
500 North Main Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
7:00 p.m. CPHS Wrestling vs. Stillwater.
Ed Dubie Field House
600 North Adams Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.
Keystone Ancient Forest
160 Ancient Forest Drive
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Sunday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hike With Your Dog Day.
Keystone Ancient Forest
160 Ancient Forest Drive
Sand Springs, OK 74063
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Free for nonprofit/free/charitable events.
Free for Sandite Pride Partners.
What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (11/29 - 12/6/2020)
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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.
Keystone Ancient Forest
160 Ancient Forest Drive
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Thursday
6:30 p.m. CPHS Girls Basketball vs. NOAH.
8:00 p.m. CPHS Boys Basketball vs. NOAH.Ed Dubie Field House
600 North Adams Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
6:00 p.m. BINGO.
American Legion Post 17
500 North Main Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Saturday
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chipper Days.
Free chipping of limbs up to 2” in diameter. Free wood chips and firewood while supplies last. Must bring Sand Springs water/refuse bill for proof of residency.
City Street Department
8620 West 21st Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
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Free for nonprofit/free/charitable events.
Free for Sandite Pride Partners.
What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (11/15 - 11/22/2020)
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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.
Keystone Ancient Forest
160 Ancient Forest Drive
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Monday
12:00 p.m. Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce Open Forum meeting.
Paul Hood speaking. RSVP required.
Early Childhood Education Center
1701 East Park Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
6:00 p.m. Sand Springs City Council and Municipal Authority meetings.
Case Community Center
1050 West Wekiwa Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Tuesday
6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Museum Trust Authority meeting.
Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum
9 East Broadway Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Wednesday
Sand Springs Development Authority meeting - CANCELED.
Thursday
6:00 p.m. BINGO.
American Legion Post 17
500 North Main Street
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Friday
7:30 p.m. Sandite Football vs. Stillwater (Playoffs).
Pioneer Stadium
1224 North Husband Street
Stillwater, OK 74075
Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.
Keystone Ancient Forest
160 Ancient Forest Drive
Sand Springs, OK 74063
6:00 p.m. Side FC 92 vs. FC Bagos II.
Roger S. Bush Soccer Complex
2500 South River City Park Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Jake Peebles Clinic.
Sand Springs BMX Track
2500 South River City Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
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Free for nonprofit/free/charitable events.
Free for Sandite Pride Partners.
11th Annual 2 Angels Toy Run scheduled for Saturday
/The 11th Annual 2 Angels Toy Run is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th. The event will begin at Berryhill Baptist Church at 6305 West 40th Street, and will end at Charles Page High School in Sand Springs.
The event began in 2010 after the tragic deaths of Hannah Christian and Cassidy Rotramel, who were only in 10th grade. The two CPHS students were killed after the vehicle in which they were passengers rolled a stop sign and was t-boned. The driver and another passenger, both minors, survived. None of the four were wearing seatbelts.
Both victims were popular and beloved by their classmates, and hundreds of students had to visit with grief counselors following the incident. A memorial service was held at the football stadium, and local singer Jake Tankersley performed an original song in their honor. That song, “See You Soon,” went on to see airtime on local radio, and recording sales raised $7,500 for the girls’ funerals. Tankersley returned to perform the song at last year’s 10th Annual Toy Run.
Church That Matters hosts the event each year, and hundreds of cars and motorcycles turn out to celebrate the girls.
Registration will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Berryhill, and the toy run will begin at 12:30 p.m. A free hot lunch will be provided at registration. The event is open to anyone in any vehicle. There is no entry fee, but participants are asked to bring new unwrapped toys. The toys will be donated to the Sand Springs Salvation Army for the upcoming Christmas holiday.
T-shirts will also be sold at the event, and proceeds will go to the Hannah Christian and Cassidy Rotramel Memorial Scholarship Fund. The 2019 Toy Run raised $8,000 for scholarships for two CPHS students. Shirts are $20, or $22 for plus sizes.
Sand Springs Christmas Parade canceled
/For the second time in three years, the annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade has been canceled in Sand Springs.
The parade theme was supposed to be The Joy of Giving, and the 38th annual Chamber of Commerce event was scheduled for Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m.
The Festival of Lights ran annually from 1983 to 2012 and didn’t face its first cancelation till 2013. Inclement weather struck again in 2018, and this time around the COVID-19 pandemic is the culprit. Active caseload in the state reached a record-high of 20,632 on Tuesday, and Sand Springs is reporting a record-high of 125.
