Tyler Morrison receives Student Spirit Award for constructing new gardens at Garfield
/Gardens constructed by Tyler Morrison at the new Garfield STEAM Academy
By: Virgil Noah, Staff Writer
The regular monthly meeting of the Sand Springs Board of Education was held Tuesday in the Charles Page High School Performing Arts Building. The meeting began with the recognition and presentation of awards to several people.
Garfield STEAM Academy lost its garden after undergoing an extensive remodel, but that problem was fixed when student Tyler Morrison volunteered to be the eagle scout for the school, put together a plan and build the gardens. "It was really busy but it was a lot of fun. I had a lot of help and I definitely couldn't have done it without help." Tyler was presented with a Student Spirit Award and a gift card to Rib Crib.
Sand Springs Education Foundation Director Sylvia Fooshee was presented with a Sandite Spirit Award for her contributions and dedication over the years to Sand Springs Schools.
Board of Education President Mike Mullins was recently recognized with the Oklahoma State School Board Association Distinguished Service Award. Mullins, who recently gave up his gavel as President of the OSSBA, received the award at the annual OSSBA/Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) conference in Oklahoma City. The award is given to only one individual a year. Mullins was also presented with the Sandite Think Right Award for his 19 years of service on the Sand Springs Board of Education.
The Sand Springs School district set a goal of $65,000 in fundraising for the STEM initiative this year. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Electronics, and Mathematics. Several local businesses and organizations have made donations to the program. The Sand Springs Home was recognized for their $10,000 donation and LD Kerns Contractors was recognized for its work on the Garfield Renovation Project and a $500 donation to the STEM Initiative.
The Board approved out of state travel for several Sandite extra curricular events. The varsity Cross Country teams will be traveling to Fayetteville, Arkansas in October for the Chile Pepper XC Festival. The Dance team will be attending Dance Nationals in Orlando, Florida in February. The CPHS band will be headed to the Alamo Showcase of Music in San Antonio in April. Sandite Baseball will play in a Spring Break Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona in March.
Sharon James, Matt Watkins, and Heather Miller are attending a Literacy Conference in San Diego, California later this month. Kristen Tanner received a $1,240 Scholarship from Engineering in Elementary to attend their workshop, Linking the E & M in STEM, in Boston, Massachusetts in November.
Newberry leads Senate primary with 20 precincts reporting
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Results as of 9:00pm
In the United States Senator Libertarian primary Robert T. Murphy is leading Dax Ewbank 171 to 134 with 180 precincts reporting.
In the race for the Republican US District 01 representative with 180 precincts reporting, Jim Bridenstine leads Tom Atkinson 25,421 to 5,319 with Evelyn L. Rogers in a distant third with 1,070 votes.
In the Senate Seat 37 Republican primary with 20 precincts reporting, Dan Newberry leads Brian Jackson 2,728 to 829, with Paula L. Patterson in 3rd with 414 votes.
In the Senate Seat 37 Democratic primary with 20 precincts reporting, Lloyd W. Snow leads Corey Gage 1,721 to 279. Andrew Nutter is in 3rd with 229 votes.
In the District 66 State Representative Republican Primary with 12 precincts reporting, Jadine Nollan leads Emily G. DeLozier 1,498 to 572.
In the County Court Clerk Republican primary with 180 precincts reporting, Donald Newberry holds the lead over Ron Phillips 10,144 to 9,535. Mary Atkinson is right behind with 9,169 votes.
In the Democratic primary for County Sheriff with 180 precincts reporting, Rex Berry leads Arthur Jackson 12,749 to 6,753.
In the Republican primary for County Sheriff with 180 precincts reporting Vic Regalado leads Luke Sherman 20,234 to 8,962. Russell Crow is in third with 2,249 votes.
In the Republican primary for County Clerk with 180 precincts reporting, Michael Willis leads Nancy Rothman 17,236 to 11,768.
In the Democratic primary for District 02 County Commissioner with 62 precincts reporting, Karen Keith leads Deanna Vincent 7,051 to 1,635.
In the Republican primary for District 02 County Commissioner with 62 precincts reporting, Josh R. Turley leads Ryan Grable 4,507 to 3,855.
Snow leading Senate primaries with 12 precincts reporting
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Results as of 8:30pm
In the United States Senator Libertarian primary Robert T. Murphy is leading Dax Ewbank 61 to 48 with 52 precincts reporting.
In the race for the Republican US District 01 representative with 70 precincts reporting, Jim Bridenstine leads Tom Atkinson 10,143 to 2,224 with Evelyn L. Rogers in a distant third with 342 votes.
In the Senate Seat 37 Republican primary with 12 precincts reporting, Dan Newberry leads Brian Jackson 1,525 to 423, with Paula L. Patterson in a distant 3rd with 187 votes.
In the Senate Seat 37 Democratic primary with 12 precincts reporting, Lloyd W. Snow leads Corey Gage 975 to 188. Andrew Nutter is in 3rd with 140 votes.
In the District 66 State Representative Republican Primary with 7 precincts reporting, Jadine Nollan leads Emily G. DeLozier 772 to 338.
In the County Court Clerk Republican primary with 87 precincts reporting, Donald Newberry holds the lead over Ron Phillips 4,790 to 4,672. Mary Atkinson is right behind with 4,422 votes.
In the Democratic primary for County Sheriff with 87 precincts reporting, Rex Berry leads Arthur Jackson 6,952 to 3,665.
In the Republican primary for County Sheriff with 87 precincts reporting Vic Regalado leads Luke Sherman 9,626 to 4,333. Russell Crow is in third with 1,076 votes.
In the Republican primary for County Clerk with 87 precincts reporting, Michael Willis leads Nancy Rothman 8,409 to 5,597.
In the Democratic primary for District 02 County Commissioner with 34 precincts reporting, Karen Keith leads Deanna Vincent 3,968 to 929.
In the Republican primary for District 02 County Commissioner with 34 precincts reporting, Josh R. Turley leads Ryan Grable 2,316 to 1,823.
Tulsa County Library Summer Reading Program encourages reading at all ages
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By: Virgil Noah, Marketing Director
The Tulsa City-County Library Summer Reading Program is officially underway, and this year they're offering programs for the entire family to participate in. In addition, having a library card is not required to participate in this year's programs.
The Children's Summer Reading Program is available for newborns up to children who have completed fourth grade. To sign up, simply go to any of the 24 TCCL locations and visit the Summer Reading Program table.
When signing up, children will receive a reading log, their first library visit sticker, event guide for the summer, and a free bookmark and bag. If they read, listen to, or have parents read eight books to them as well as visiting the library four times, kids will receive a medal and book of coupons for free food and entertainment. The book of coupons includes coupons for admission to the Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa Drillers game, and more! If they read twenty books and visit four times they will earn a bonus prize, an inflatable baseball bat!
After completing the program children can enter into grand prize drawings to win a bicycle, Tulsa Roughnecks FC tickets, and more. Entering the grand prize drawing at Charles Page Public Library or Pratt Public Library, conveniently located on opposite sides of Sand Springs, will result in a better chance of winning a grand prize. Each year the Sand Springs Women's Chamber donates the money for each library to purchase a bike to give away. The only way to win is the enter the drawing at Charles Page or Pratt Library.
To sign up for the Teen and Tween Summer Reading Program you must have completed the fifth grade. Reading or listening to 6 books results in completion of the program and earns teens an ID wallet and earbuds, plus coupons for free food and entertainment.
Charles Page Branch Manager Mark Carlson has his own reading challenge that he extends to the children and teens that filter through his library throughout the summer. If they read 100 books, they will receive a certificate recognizing their completion of his challenge and a giant Hershey's chocolate bar.
This year is the first time the SRP features a program for adults. Adults can sign up at any of the 24 TCCL locations or at www.tulsalibrary.org. For reading or listening to 4 books, those who register will receive coupons for free food and a cool messenger bag in one of five colors.
The Summer Reading Programs will run through August 6th, with June 20th being the first day that you can submit completed reading logs to receive prizes.
Charles Page Public Library
551 E 4th St, Sand Springs, OK 74063
(918) 549-7521
Pratt Public Library
3219 S 113th W Ave
Sand Springs, OK 74063
(918) 549-7638
