City of Sand Springs unveils new all-terrain "Trash Bandit"

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The City of Sand Springs unveiled the newest addition to its fleet Thursday afternoon. The Trash Bandit all-terrain litter vacuum machine allows City workers to collect debris off-road without the physical toll and time limitations of picking it up on foot.

“Cities everywhere struggle daily to keep up with the litter and trash produced by the public, said Community Development Director Grant Gerondale. “With staffing resources stretched to the limit in most municipalities, Sand Springs has chosen to put our machine into service as we improve our efficiency and expand our reach on trash. The Trash Bandit will be a fun way to get the attention of youth with fun graphics and educational messages to help our community by choosing to not litter.”

According to Parks Director Jeff Edwards, the Trash Bandit is capable of cleaning up the entire Highway 412 right-of-way from Case Community Center to QuikTrip in only 45 minutes.

Clyde Boyd Middle School bans cell phones to increase student engagement

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The Sand Springs Public School district approved a new policy this summer, banning the use of cellular phones and other electronic devices at Clyde Boyd Middle School and the Sixth Grade Center during school hours.

“In an effort to increase student engagement, enhance student learning, and decrease cyberbullying; CBMS/SGC is implementing a new SSPS Board of Education approved Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy this year,” reads an announcement put forth by the district.

“Students are not allowed to possess cellular phones or electronic devices during school hours. Cellular phones and electronic devices are to be kept in the student’s locked locker between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Students may check text messages between passing periods, but phone calls, videoing, taking pictures and listening to music will not be permitted. The school is not responsible for theft or damage of any of these items brought to school or activities.

“This policy will be enforced starting the first day of school, Tuesday, August 20. With this in mind, we are implementing the following procedure:

  • Every student will have an assigned locker. Students are responsible for bringing their own combination lock.

  • Students will get their assigned locker numbers during schedule pick up. Their locker number will be listed on their schedule.

  • Please bring combination locks during schedule pick up August 13: 9-11 AM; 1-3 PM; or 4-6 PM. You may put your lock on your locker at this time. Students will be required to provide their combination to their 5th hour teacher on the first day of school. The 5th hour teachers will review the new policy and procedures with the students at this time.

  • If your child does not have a lock on their locker and they bring their phone or electronic device to school, they will be required to leave it in the office during the school day.

  • The consequences for not following this policy are detailed in the CBMS/SGC Student Handbook Addendum which can be found on the school website under Parent/Student Documents. Consequences will be implemented starting Monday, August 26, 2019.

“Thank you for your support in our efforts to improve your child’s educational experience.

Sincerely,
CBMS/SGC Administration”

What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (8/11 - 8/18/19)

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Sunday

  • 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Back 2 School Bash.

    • See attached flyer for additional details.

    • Tulsa Tech - Sand Springs Campus
      924 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Leather Tooling Workshop.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

Monday

  • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled Seniors
    12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled Seniors.

    • See attached flyer for more information.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adam Road

  • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Acrylic Painting Class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 5:00 p.m. CPHS Softball vs. Tahlequah.

    • Sandite Sports Complex
      408 West 55th Street

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keystone Kids Wrestling Practice.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road.

Tuesday

  • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled Juniors
    12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled Juniors.

    • See attached flyer for more information.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adam Road

  • 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled 7th/8th Grade Students.
    1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled 7th/8th Grade Students.
    4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled 7th/8th Grade Students.

    • See attached flyer for more information.

    • Clyde Boyd Middle School
      305 West 35th Street

  • 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled 6th Grade Students.
    1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled 6th Grade Students.
    4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled 6th Grade Students.

    • See attached flyer for more information.

    • Sixth Grade Center
      3401 South Magnolia Drive

  • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Oil Painting class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 4:30 p.m. CPHS Softball vs. Ponca City.

    • Lady Cat Softball Complex
      1401 West Grand Avenue
      Ponca City, OK 74601

  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. “I Cannot Draw” Free Class!

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 6:30 p.m. CPHS Volleyball vs. Broken Arrow.

    • Oneta Ridge Middle School
      6800 East Quincy Place
      Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Wednesday

  • 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled Sophomores.
    12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Schedule Pickup for Pre-enrolled Sophomores.

    • See attached flyer for more information.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adam Road

  • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Watercolor Painting class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keystone Kids Wrestling Practice.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road.

Thursday

  • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Drawing class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Back to School Game Night.

    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue

  • 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher Night.

    • Limestone Technology Academy
      4201 South Walnut Creek Drive

  • 5:30 p.m. CPHS Softball vs. Bartlesville.

    • Sandite Sports Complex
      408 West 55th Street

  • 6:00 p.m. CPHS Volleyball vs. Okay.

    • Ed Dubie Field House
      600 North Adams Road

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO

    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street

Friday

  • CPHS Softball @ Broken Arrow Tournament.
    10:00 a.m. vs. Tahlequah - Field 3.
    11:00 a.m. vs. Westmoore - Field 4.
    5:00 p.m. vs. Tahlequah Sequoyah - Field 4.

    • Arrowhead Park
      300 East Washington Street
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012

  • CPHS Volleyball @ Union Invitational.

    • Time/Opponent/Location TBA.

Saturday

  • 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Rase2Rise 5K & 1 Mile Run.

  • CPHS Softball @ Broken Arrow Tournament.
    9:00 a.m. vs. Yukon - Field 2.
    12:30 p.m. vs. Broken Arrow - Field 1.
    4:00 p.m. Bracket Play Round 1.
    5:30 p.m. Bracket Play Round 2.

    • Arrowhead Park
      300 East Washington Street
      Broken Arrow, OK 74012

  • CPHS Volleyball @ Union Invitational.

    • Time/Opponent/Location TBA.

  • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open House & Registration.

    • Phoenix Academic Center
      680 East 41st Street

  • 5:00 p.m. Sand Springs Murder Mystery Dinner.

    • See attached flyer for additional details.

    • Case Community Center
      1050 West Wekiwa Road

Sunday

  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Leather Tooling Workshop.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

  • 3:00 p.m. Sandite Media Day.

    • CPHS Veterans Memorial Stadium
      600 North Adams Road

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Sand Springs churches hold free back-to-school bash with school supplies and checkups

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The Sand Springs Local Church Network hosted its annual Back 2 School Bash Sunday afternoon at the Tulsa Tech Sand Springs campus. The free event is open to the public and offers all kinds of back-to-school items and services.

The Tulsa Lions Club provided cholesterol screenings, BMI checks, blood pressure checks, and vision testing. Children were checked for lice and given free haircuts by licensed professionals. A Better Smile provided free dental screenings. Volunteers from numerous local churches helped to distribute free backpacks and school supplies

In addition to the necessities, fun was also on the menu. Sandlot Sno-Balls, popcorn, balloon animals, and the Tulsa County Reading Roadshow were on hand, as were an ambulance and three classic police cars for the children to explore.

Church That Matters holds community service day, donates children's bicycles to flood victims

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Members of Church That Matters held their annual “Don’t Go to Church Sunday” this weekend and spent the day in service to the community.

Volunteers worked at the Local Church Network’s Back to School Bash, organizing, setting up, operating, and tearing down the event at the Tulsa Technology Center Sand Springs campus. The event provided free backpacks and school supplies, haircuts, dental checks, physicals, eye exams, food, and inflatables.

Church members performed landscaping and weedeating for the Sand Springs Parks Department, Clyde Boyd Middle School, and an elderly couple in Shannon Valley mobile home park. They also constructed a wooden deck for a home in Shannon Valley.

Workers cleaned, painted, and sorted clothing at DaySpring Villa, a shelter for victim of domestic violence and sex trafficking. They also held worship encounters for both the adults and the kids at the shelter, and played games with the children.

Representatives were stationed at Prattville Laundry to provide free quarters and laundry detergent to the laundromat’s patrons. They also offered free quarters at Bubble Town Car Wash.

The church purchased and assembled 150 children’s bicycles for victims of the historic May flooding, which they gave away during a special service held specifically for flood-affected families. They also organized a community swap meet Saturday, accepting and organizing hundreds of furniture and appliance donations for flooded families.

Church That Matters meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at 3 West 41st Street in Sand Springs. They are pastored by Rusty Gunn.

Seven exciting events planned for this weekend in Sand Springs

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It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Several community events are planned for the August 10-11 weekend, including hiking, shopping, entertainment, and charitable giving.

Sandite Lift-a-Thon
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CPHS Veterans Memorial Stadium
600 North Adams Road

The Charles Page High School Football and Baseball teams will be competing in the annual Sandite Lift-a-Thon Saturday, August 10th. The two teams will participate in an NFL-style combine from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and this year it’ll be open to the public.

The players have been busy collecting donation pledges, and on Saturday they’ll try to max out both their donations and their reps. They will be competing in bench press, squat, and clean lift.

The football team’s locker room will be open for tours, there will be food trucks, inflatables, and more. The junior high dance teams will be serving up breakfasts of either pancakes or biscuits and gravy.

Open Hike Day
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Keystone Ancient Forest
160 Ancient Forest Drive

The City’s largest park will be open to hikers. The 1,380 acre forest is only open during staffed Saturday hours in order to preserve its natural beauty and cleanliness. The park is home to 300-year-old post oaks and 500-year-old cedars as well as numerous wildlife. It has been relatively unaltered since the time it was first journaled about by famed Sleepy Hollow author Washington Irving during an 1832 exploratory expedition. The park includes a 0.6-mile ADA-compliant paved trail, as well as several miles of intermediate hiking trails.

Love Your Neighbor Free Furniture and Appliance Swap Meet
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WEBCO Star Center - West Entrance
13701 West Highway 51

From 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. individuals with furniture and appliances in good working condition will be able to drop off donations for victims of the historic summer flooding that devastated the community this May.

Accepted items include: tables, chairs, sofas, loveseats, living room chairs, night stands, flatscreen televisions, bed frames and head/foot boards, microwaves, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers. Mattresses and box springs will not be accepted.

Flood victims will be able to come pick out items from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Photo ID and proof of residence in an affected flood area will be required. Only one person per household/address will be allowed to claim items. Each household will receive two tickets to choose two items they are most in need of, while supplies last. Delivery help will be available within two miles of Webco.

Summer’s End Market
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Shops on Adams Road, Suite 510
510 Plaza Court

Located inside the former Sand Springs Beauty College storefront, this free-admission showcase will feature numerous vendors of arts and crafts, skin care products, hand crafted kitchen items, jewelry, boutique clothing and decor, and numerous other items. This annual event is a great opportunity to get a jump-start on Christmas shopping.

Osage County Republican Party Town Hall meeting
Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Elks Lodge #2553
546 West Imperial Boulevard

The Osage County Republican Party will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Elks Lodge Saturday, August 10th in Sand Springs. The general public is invited to hear updates from elected officials and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Former State Senator Eddie Fields, County Sheriff Eddie Virden, County Assessor Ed Quinton, District 10 Senator Bill Coleman, District 1 County Commissioner Randall Jones, District 35 Representative Ty Burns, and District 66 Representative Jadine Nollan have all confirmed that they will be present and speaking at the event.

Speakers will address the 2018-2019 Legislative Session, the Oklahoma government under Governor Kevin Stitt, upcoming County Commissioner projects, and more. They will also answer questions on property taxes and criminal activity in the county.

Young Mrs. International Aiya Attaway Kelley, a former candidate for State Senate, will be performing the National Anthem prior to the meeting.

Tea, coffee, and cookies will be provided at no cost. The Elks Lodge will also have pulled pork sandwiches with beans, cornbread, and chips for purchase. Voter registration cards will also be available.

Flood Victim Bicycle Giveaway
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Church That Matters
3 West 41st Street

Church That Matters will be holding a brief Sunday service for victims of the historic Arkansas River flooding earlier this summer, and will be giving away 150 children’s bicycles. Families must bring an ID and utility bill proving that they live in an afflicted flood zone. Free bicycles will be limited to one per child (ages 2-12) in attendance. The child must be present to receive the bike. There will be a short 20-minute program for the kids and their parent/guardian at 11:00 sharp, followed by the giveaway.

Families must attend the service to receive the bicycles, with one exception. Families who already have a home church will be allowed to visit Church That Matters Monday, August 12th through Wednesday, August 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must bring their church’s program or bulletin to prove they were in a church service during the 11:00 a.m. time-frame.

Back 2 School Bash
Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tulsa Tech
924 East Charles Page Boulevard

The Sand Springs Local Church Network will be holding its annual Back 2 School Bash Sunday, August 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Tech Sand Springs campus.

The event will feature inflatables, free hot dogs, and Sandlot Sno Balls, as well as numerous back-to-school necessities.

Volunteers will be providing free backpacks and school supplies, haircuts, dental checkups, eye exams, physicals, and more.

Morrow-Gill Business Park opens in Sand Springs, looking for new tenants

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Morrow Gill Lumber Co. was a beacon of small business for six decades in Sand Springs before it closed in 2015. Though the iconic lumber yard is no more, it lives on in the form of a new business park that aims to be a stepping stone for other small local businesses.

When partners Jeff Hilst and Dustin and Dorinda Hansen purchased the five-acre property in 2016 they were unable to recruit a new lumber or hardware store, but that didn’t stop them from developing the property. Not only have they found a tenant for the original facilities, they have also built two additional buildings to help encourage growth in the budding community.

The new Morrow-Gill Business Park features two single-story buildings totaling nearly 50,000 square feet of mixed industrial and office space. Nine of the 25 spaces have already been leased, but there’s still plenty more available for new or growing businesses in the Sand Springs or West Tulsa areas.

The warehouses feature 14’ by 14’ drive-in doors with electric openers, 16’ clear height, LED lighting, radiant heat and HVAC, and ADA-compliant restrooms. Tenants have the choice between 1,250, 1,625, 2,000, or 3,000 sq. ft. with approximately 225 sq. ft. of office space per unit.

The 1,625 sq. ft. units are 25’ by 65’ with entry doors on both ends. The 2,000 sq. ft. units are 40x50, the 1,250 sq. ft. units are 25x50, and the 3,000 sq. ft. units are 30x100 with garage doors on both ends of the warehouse, allowing drive-through convenience.

“Our biggest thing is to help people get out of their garages and find a nice place to work and grow their business,” says Dustin Hansen. The couple envisions the property as perfect for plumbers, electricians, HVAC companies, and other tradesman type businesses. “I like being able to move someone in, and a year later they’re ready to move into a bigger space.

Jeff Hilst has always lived in Tulsa and has been a real estate investor since he was 15 years old. Dustin and Dorinda aren’t originally from Oklahoma, but they’ve lived in the Tulsa area for twenty years and have extensive experience in developing Sand Springs. One of Dorinda’s first jobs in property management was the lease renewal deal that kept the Sand Springs Post Office in its current location, almost fifteen years ago. The partners also own several rent houses in the Sand Springs and Prattville areas.

Although they often deal in big ticket properties, they’re very much a small family operation. The Hansen’s two young daughters can be found helping with chores around the properties, helping envision future construction on undeveloped land, and even riding scooters in the vacant warehouses. “We’re a small business trying to help small businesses,” says Dorinda.

“We’re fully invested in doing what we can to help grow (Sand Springs) and continue developing,” adds Dustin. “We really like the area.” The partners plan to hold an open house in the near future with tours of the available units, and they are already looking for their next big Sand Springs development project.

Morrow Gill Business Park
Valued Partners Investments
411 S. Lincoln Avenue
Sand Springs, OK 74063
918-629-6464
http://watermarkprop.com

Free Back to School Bash Sunday at Tulsa Tech - Sand Springs

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The Sand Springs Local Church Network will be holding its annual Back 2 School Bash Sunday, August 11th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Tech Sand Springs campus.

The event will feature inflatables, free hot dogs, and Sandlot Sno Balls, as well as numerous back-to-school necessities.

Volunteers will be providing free backpacks and school supplies, haircuts, dental checkups, eye exams, physicals, and more.

Tulsa Tech is located at 924 East Charles Page Boulevard.

Sand Springs Board of Education recognizes local churches for community contribution

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The Sand Springs Board of Education handed out a series of Sandite Pacesetter Awards to local religious leaders for their involvement in the school district and community volunteerism.

The Sand Springs Local Church Network recently held its annual Back 2 School Bash with free haircuts, medical evaluations, school supplies, and more for local students. The churches also frequently donate supplies to the schools, water, gatorade, and snacks to the athletic teams, and even hold service days where they paint, remodel, and clean up the schools.

Receiving awards were:

  • Nathan Woodmansee, Director of Sand Springs Community Services.

  • Rusty Gunn, Lead Pastor at Church That Matters.

  • The Stronghold church.

  • Scott French, Lead Pastor at Solace Church.

  • Jared Jackson, Student Pastor at Angus Church.

  • Todd Nance, Lead Pastor at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

  • Paul Ozburn, Lead Pastor at St. Andrew Lutheran Church.

  • Linda Scott, Administrator at Reach Church.

  • Matt Barnett, Student Pastor at HillSpring Church.

  • Jason Chambers, Student Pastor at CrossPoint Church.

Also recognized was Jay Rotert, who was presented the Pacesetter Award for his efforts to make the Sandite Virtual Academy a highly respected and successful program.

Osage County Republican Party to host town hall meeting in Sand Springs

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The Osage County Republican Party will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Elks Lodge Saturday, August 10th in Sand Springs. The general public is invited to hear updates from elected officials and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Former State Senator Eddie Fields, County Sheriff Eddie Virden, County Assessor Ed Quinton, District 10 Senator Bill Coleman, District 1 County Commissioner Randall Jones, District 35 Representative Ty Burns, and District 66 Representative Jadine Nollan have all confirmed that they will be present and speaking at the event.

Speakers will address the 2018-2019 Legislative Session, the Oklahoma government under Governor Kevin Stitt, upcoming County Commissioner projects, and more. They will also answer questions on property taxes and criminal activity in the county.

Young Mrs. International Aiya Attaway Kelley, a former candidate for State Senate, will be performing the National Anthem prior to the meeting.

Tea, coffee, and cookies will be provided at no cost. The Elks Lodge will also have pulled pork sandwiches with beans, cornbread, and chips for purchase. Voter registration cards will also be available.

Saturday, August 10th
10:30 – 11:30 am
Elks Lodge
546 W Imperial Blvd
Sand Springs, OK 74063

Sand Springs arrests and court records - 7/25/19 - 8/4/19

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The following list includes both arrests by the Sand Springs Police Department, as well as arrests by other departments of individuals associated with Sand Springs addresses. An arrest is not a conviction, all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Seth Keith Warden, 35, Healdton, pleaded guilty to trespassing and was sentenced to 33 days in Tulsa County Jail with credit for time served.

Jeff Rodney Graves, 43, Sand Springs, was convicted on charges of public intoxication and resisting an officer. He was sentenced to 47 days in Tulsa County Jail with credit for time served.

Heather Dawn Cummins, 28, Tulsa, pleaded guilty to false impersonation and conspiracy to commit a felony and was sentenced to three years in the department of corrections with credit for time served.

Monday, July 29, 2019

Delmar Lee Hooper Jr., 63, Sand Springs, pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery and was released on $5,000 bond. Jury selection will begin August 27th.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Henry Dewayne Hall, 53, Sand Springs, was sentenced to three years in the department of corrections after pleading guilty to aggravated possession of child pornography. He will also be fined $1,000 plus court costs and will have to complete three years of post-imprisonment supervision.

Miranda G. Jones, 38, Sapulpa, pleaded guilty to driving without proof of insurance and driving with a suspended license and was assessed $150 in fines. Jones was ticketed for the incident in November of 2016 but failed to appear in court and was arrested in July. She will now be transferred to Creek County to face another charge of driving under suspension in January of 2017.

Ashley Nicole Jones, 34, Tulsa, confessed to violating the terms of her parole and was sentenced to 60 days in Tulsa County Jail with credit for time served.

Cesar Delacruz Rosales 62, Sand Springs, pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, transporting an open container, driving without a valid drivers license, and unsafe lane use. He is being held without bond due to an Immigration Customs Enforcement hold. Jury selection will begin August 22nd.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Alex Houston Walker, 49, Sand Springs, was arrested for two counts of uttering a forged instrument. He was released on $2,000 bond and will be arraigned August 9th.

Lauren Gail Whitaker, 33, Sand Springs, pleaded guilty to charges of obstruction, driving without a license, and operating a vehicle in unsafe conditions. She was sentenced to 45 days in Tulsa County Jail with credit for time served.

Nicholas Layne Brown, 25, Sand Springs, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and public intoxication. He was given a three-year suspended sentence and ordered to obtain an alcohol/substance abuse evaluation and a mental health evaluation.

Stephen Todd Alan Whitaker, 35, Sand Springs, pleaded guilty to obstruction, larceny, and forgery, and was sentenced to 30 days in Tulsa County Jail with credit for time served.

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Regina Sean Ball, 37, Sand Springs, pleaded not guilty to charges of obtaining money property or signature under false pretenses, forgery, possession of stolen property, larceny, trespassing, and obstruction. She is being held on $2,250 bond and will return to court August 22nd.

Astion Denise Lucy, 32, Sand Springs, was arrested by TCSO for failure to appear and pleaded not guilty to a May charge of driving under the influence. She is being held on $3,000 bond and will return to court August 29th.

Friday, August 2, 2019

Howdy Carper, 27, Sand Springs, was arrested by TPD for pointing a deadly weapon with intent. He was released on $20,000 bond and will be arraigned August 9th.

Nathan Daniel Hardin, 37, Sand Springs, was arrested by TPD for larceny and is being held on $300 bond. He will be arraigned on August 5th.

Darren Lyn Summar, 42, Sand Springs, was arrested by the Owasso Police Department and is being held on a $4,000 bond for transfer to Osage County. He will be arraigned August 9th on charges of petit larceny, possession of burglary tools by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving without insurance.

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Tony Bob Bettis III, 27, Tulsa, was arrested by SSPD on application to revoke. Bettis pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia in April and was given a one-year suspended sentence. He is accused of violating the terms of his parole and failing to pay probation fees. He also has an outstanding charge of larceny. Bettis is being held on $1,750 bond and will return to court on August 5th.

Anthony Quinn Bryant, 57, Tulsa, was arrested by SSPD on application to revoke. Bryant was convicted on possession of meth and drug paraphernalia in December and given a one-year suspended sentence. He is accused of violating the terms of his parole and failure to pay probation fees. He will return to court August 8th.

Vanessa Gene Hayes-Strahan, 37, Sand Springs, was arrested by TPD for outstanding charges in Sedgwick County, Kansas. She is on probation for aggravated battery and is accused of violating the terms of her probation. She is being held without bond.

Nathan Garrett O’Bryan, 26, Sand Springs, was arrested by SSPD for driving under the influence. He was released on $1,000 bond and will be arraigned August 9th.

Ann Marie Hellard, 42, Sand Springs, was arrested by SSPD on application to revoke. Hellard pleaded guilty in 2018 to possession of meth and possession of paraphernalia. She was given a one-year suspended sentence and is accused of violating the terms of her parole. She is being held on $5,750 bond and will be arraigned on August 6th.

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Daniel Edward Donalson, 32, Sand Springs, was arrested by TPD for grand larceny. He was released on $1,000 bond and will be arraigned August 12th.

Ronald Dewayne Miller, 24, Sand Springs, was arrested by SSPD for petit larceny and trespass. He is currently serving a suspended sentence for breaking and entering, which he pleaded guilty to in May. He is being held on $500 bond and will be arraigned August 12th.

Jordan Lee Ross, 33, Sand Springs, was arrested by SSPD for domestic assault and battery. He is being held without bond and will be arraigned August 5th.

Angie Renee West, 37, Sand Springs was arrested by TCSO for felony first degree murder and is being held without bond. She will be arraigned August 5th.

Sand Springs Fire Department rescues stranded boat with elderly pilot

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The Sand Springs Fire Department performed a successful water rescue late Sunday night, retrieving a stranded boat with a single passenger.

The boat’s pilot claims to have put into the Arkansas River before daylight Sunday morning and was stranded for most of the day. The 74-year-old man was without a cellular phone and his plight was reported by a third party who spotted him on the water.

The pilot says he recently purchased the boat and it was his first time putting it in the water. The vehicle began having motor problems early on and ultimately stalled out and partially flooded.

According to Captain Shelby Baughn, the Tulsa Police Department helicopter was unavailable to provide assistance, and the Tulsa Fire Department was called in to help. However, the Sand Springs rescue boat located the stranded vessel shortly before TFD arrived and the flooded boat was hauled out of the water just before midnight.

What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (8/4 - 8/11/19)

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Sunday

  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Leather Tooling Workshop.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

Monday

  • Summer Pride.

    • 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. High School Football.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 12:00 p.m. Chamber of Commerce: Open Forum.
    Guest Speaker: Representative Carol Bush

    • Tulsa Tech - Sand Springs Campus
      924 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 1:00 p.m. CPHS Alumni Association meeting.

    • The Canyons at Blackjack Ridge
      1801 North McKinley Road

  • 5:30 p.m. Sand Springs Parks Advisory Board meeting.

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keystone Kids Wrestling Practice.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road.

  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Acrylic Painting Class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 7:00 p.m. Board of Education meeting.

Tuesday

  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Oil Painting class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

Wednesday

  • Summer Pride.

    • 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. High School Football.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keystone Kids Wrestling Practice.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road.

  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Watercolor Painting class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Vacation Bible School: To Mars and Beyond.

    • Harvest Church
      1601 West 4th Street

Thursday

  • Summer Pride.

    • 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. High School Football.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sand Springs Wrestling Clinic.

    • Featuring NCAA Champion Kendric Maple.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 5:30 p.m. Pogue Airport Advisory Board meeting.

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO

    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street

  • 6:00 p.m. Drawing class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Vacation Bible School: To Mars and Beyond.

    • Harvest Church
      1601 West 4th Street

Friday

  • Summer Pride.

    • 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. High School Football.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Vacation Bible School: To Mars and Beyond.

    • Harvest Church
      1601 West 4th Street

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Furniture & Appliance Swap Meet.

    • 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Drop off items.
      11:00 a.m. Free Bicycles for Kids aged 2-12.
      1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pick Up Items.

    • For flood affected families.Must bring proof of residency in flooded area. Kids must be present for bicycles.

    • WEBCO Star Center - West Entrance
      13701 West Highway 51

  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sandite Lift-a-Thon.

    • CPHS Veterans Memorial Stadium
      600 North Adams Road

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive

  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sandite 7th/8th Grade Dance Breakfast Fundraiser.

    • CPHS Veterans Memorial Stadium
      600 North Adams Road

Sunday

  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Leather Tooling Workshop.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

On The Horizon

  • 8/12 - CPHS Football Mandatory Parent Meeting.

  • 8/17 - Sertoma Murder Mystery Dinner.

  • 8/20 - First day of classes in Sand Springs Public Schools.

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  • Free for nonprofit/free/charitable events.

  • Free for Sandite Pride Partners.

Sandite Football and Baseball teams to compete in weightlifting competition

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The Charles Page High School Football and Baseball teams will be competing in the annual Sandite Lift-a-Thon Saturday, August 10th. The two teams will participate in an NFL-style combine from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and this year it’ll be open to the public.

The players have been busy collecting donation pledges, and on Saturday they’ll try to max out both their donations and their reps. They will be competing in bench press, squat, and clean lift.

The football team’s locker room will be open for tours, there will be food trucks, inflatables, and more. The junior high dance teams will be serving up breakfasts of either pancakes or biscuits and gravy.

The event was originally scheduled for August 3rd, but was postponed a week due to impending weather.

Sand Springs arrests and court records - 7/21/19 - 7/28/19

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The following list includes both arrests by the Sand Springs Police Department, as well as arrests by other departments of individuals associated with Sand Springs addresses. An arrest is not a conviction, all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Cesar de la Cruz Rosales, 62, was arrested by the Sand Springs Police Department for driving under the influence of alcohol, transporting an open container, driving without a driver’s license, and unsafe lane use. He is being held without bond for Immigration Customs Enforcement, and is due in court July 30th.

Daniel Luke Bryant, 32, was arrested by SSPD for driving under the influence of drugs, possession of a controlled drug, and child endangerment. He is being held on $27,000 bond and will report to court August 23rd.

Monday, July 22, 2019

The arraignment date for Carl Jacob Fisher, 37, was pushed to August 19th. He was arrested May 16th for meth trafficking and three counts of assault and battery upon a police officer. The trafficking charge was later dismissed by the State.

Jose Edilberto Lara-Jaimez, 43, was arraigned on charges of embezzlement and possession/receiving/concealing stolen property. His hearing is scheduled for August 14th.

Joyce Elaine Butler, 62, pleaded not guilty to trespassing. She is being held on $500 bond and her court date is set for August 15th.

Michael Eugene Anderson, 43, pleaded guilty to obstructing an officer and was sentenced to one year suspended and a $200 fine.

The arraignment date for Moura Anna Crouch, 22, was pushed to August 5th. Crouch was arrested by SSPD on May 17th for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of paraphernalia, and driving without a license.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Tyler Lee Hammond, 23, pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence of drugs. A jury trial is set for August 22nd and Hammond is being held on $1,000 bond.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Delmar Lee Hooper, Jr., 63, was charged with one count of assault and battery.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Billy Joe Jackson, 43, pleaded guilty to indecent exposure and failure to register as a sex offender. He was sentenced to seven years with credit for time served and fines totaling $1,500.

Breanna Audrey Victoria Emberson, 22, pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a license, and possession of paraphernalia. She was given a two-year deferred sentence.

Friday, July 26, 2019

Antonio Morencio Velasco, 19, was arrested by SSPD for tampering with a vehicle. He was released on $1,000 bond and is due back in court on August 2nd.

Colton Ray Greenwood, 22, was arrested by SSPD for driving under the influence. He was released on $1,000 bond and is due in court on August 2nd.

Michael Edwin Williams was arrested by SSPD for driving under the influence. He was released on $1,000 bond and is due in court on August 2nd.

Miranda Gail Jones, 38, was arrested by SSPD for outstanding warrants in Tulsa and Creek Counties. She was ticketed by the Tulsa County Sherrif’s Office for driving under suspension and failure to carry insurance, and failed to appear in court. She was ticketed by the Creek County Sheriff’s Department for driving under suspension and taxes due to the State, and failed to appear in court. She is being held on $755.50 bond and is due in court July 29th.

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Claude William Davis, 47, was arrested by SSPD for an outstanding warrant in Haskell County, where he is wanted for possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and obstructing justice. He is currently on probation for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a felon. He also has an outstanding warrant for burglary in Muskogee County. He is being held on $43,000 bond and will report to court on August 5th.

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Angelica Hope Main, 20, was arrested by SSPD for possession of stolen property, possession of a schedule II drug, unauthorized use/possession of a credit card, and uttering counterfeit currency. She is being held on $1,000 bond and is expected in court July 30th.

Ashley Nicole Jones, 33, was arrested by the Tulsa Police Department for application to revoke a suspended sentence. Jones pleaded guilty in August of 2018 to charges of burglary of an automobile and was given a four-year suspended sentence. She is accused of violating the terms of her parole, including: failure to provide monthly proof of residency, failure to provide monthly proof of employment, and failure to stay current on outstanding probation fees. She is being held on $10,000 bond and is expected in court on July 30th.

Dakota Wayne Kelley, 21, was arrested by SSPD for failure to appear. Kelley was arrested in February of 2017 for driving under the influence, possession of alcohol by a minor, failure to pay State taxes, driving a defective vehicle, failure to carry insurance, and driving without a license. He pleaded guilty in March of 2018 and sentencing was deferred to allow Kelley to complete the Youthful Drunken Driving program. He failed to appear at a February hearing. His bond is currently set at $5,000 and he is expected in court on August 1st.

What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (7/28 - 8/4/19)

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Sunday

  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Creative Writing Workshop.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

Monday

  • Summer Pride.

    • 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. High School Wrestling.

    • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Junior High Girls - All Sports.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Karstetter Wrestling Clinic.

  • 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer Art Camp - Gourds, Birdhouses, Yard Art, and Painting.

    • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kids 6-12.
      2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Teens.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

  • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. LEGO Blast-Off: Out into the Universe!

    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue

  • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Movie: “Wall-E.”

    • Charles Page Library
      551 East 4th Street

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keystone Kids Wrestling Practice.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road.

  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Acrylic Painting Class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

Tuesday

  • 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Build a Reader Storytime / Stay and Play.

    • Charles Page Library
      551 East 4th Street

  • 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer Art Camp - Gourds, Birdhouses, Yard Art, and Painting.

    • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kids 6-12.
      2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Teens.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Oil Painting class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

Wednesday

  • Summer Pride.

    • 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. High School Wrestling.

    • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Junior High Girls - All Sports.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer Art Camp - Gourds, Birdhouses, Yard Art, and Painting.

    • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kids 6-12.
      2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Teens.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Keystone Kids Wrestling Practice.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road.

  • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Watercolor Painting class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

Thursday

  • Summer Pride.

    • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Junior High Girls - All Sports.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer Art Camp - Gourds, Birdhouses, Yard Art, and Painting.

    • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kids 6-12.
      2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Teens.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

  • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Movie: “Muppets From Space.”

    • Pratt Library
      3219 South 113th West Avenue

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO

    • American Legion - Billie A. Hall Post 17
      500 North Main Street

  • 6:00 p.m. Drawing class.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 East Charles Page Boulevard

  • 7:00 p.m. Community Forum on proposed Dollar General.

    • Community Assembly Church
      9707 Heritage Hills Drive

Friday

  • Summer Pride.

    • 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. High School Wrestling.

    • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Junior High Girls - All Sports.

    • Charles Page High School
      500 North Adams Road

  • 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer Art Camp - Gourds, Birdhouses, Yard Art, and Painting.

    • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kids 6-12.
      2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Teens.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

  • 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer Art Fair.

    • Tulsa Boys’ Home
      2727 South 137th West Avenue

Saturday

  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sandite Lift-a-Thon.

    • CPHS Veterans Memorial Stadium
      600 North Adams Road

  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sandite 7th/8th Grade Dance Breakfast Fundraiser.

    • CPHS Veterans Memorial Stadium
      600 North Adams Road

  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. CPHS 45th Reunion.

    • Baxter’s Interurban Grill
      717 South Houston Avenue
      Tulsa, OK 74127

  • 8;30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Astronomy Night.

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive

Sunday

  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Creative Writing Workshop.

    • ZegART Studios
      700 Charles Page Boulevard

On The Horizon

  • 8/12 - CPHS Football Mandatory Parent Meeting.

  • 8/17 - Sertoma Murder Mystery Dinner.

  • 8/20 - First day of classes in Sand Springs Public Schools.

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  • Free for nonprofit/free/charitable events.

  • Free for Sandite Pride Partners.

Organization looking for local families to host foreign exchange students

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The Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) is looking to place several international students in the Sand Springs area for the coming school year, and is currently in search of host families.

All exchange students are between the ages of 15-18 and have appropriate visas, medical insurance, and their own spending money. Host parents are responsible for providing meals and transportation, a bedroom and a bed, and an appropriate place to study. Exchange students are allowed to share rooms with children of the same gender, within four years of age. Host parents must be at least 25 years old.

How long you host your student is up to you. Programs include two weeks, one semester, or one academic year. Local Coordinators are available to answer questions, help match students to the perfect home, and advise you throughout the process.

While students are in America they will work on community service projects. Depending on the length of their stay they will also either attend your local high school, or work in an internship program. Hosting an exchange student is an exciting opportunity to share your lifestyle with someone from across the globe, and to expose your family to another country’s culture.

Some of the students currently looking for placement include:

  • Lorenzo, a 16-year-old German boy who is a big fan of American Football and enjoys hiking, politics, history, English, and geography.

  • Erdemkhishig, a 16-year-old Mongolian girl who is interested in exploring new cuisines and enjoys exercise, movies, photography, and vlogging. She wants to be placed in a home where she can attend weekly Christian church services.

  • Jakub, a 17-year-old Polish boy who likes soccer and basketball, enjoys watching movies, plays piano, is interested in economics, music, and fashion.

The Portland-based international nonprofit has been placing exchange students across the globe for more than seventy years. Go to www.ciee.org/hostapply to fill out your application today.

Sand Springs named 17th best place to live in Oklahoma

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The Chamber of Commerce website recently released its list of the best cities to live in for each state. Sand Springs ranked 17th in Oklahoma, one spot ahead of the state capitol, Oklahoma City.

The online small business resource based its selections on five criteria: employment, housing, quality of life, education, and health. 

Top Twenty Oklahoma Cities 

  1. Enid

  2. Broken Arrow 

  3. Bixby

  4. Ponca City

  5. Edmond

  6. Owasso

  7. Bartlesville 

  8. Norman

  9. Stillwater

  10. Ardmore

  11. Tulsa

  12. Ada

  13. McAlester

  14. Yukon

  15. Claremore

  16. Durant 

  17. Sand Springs 

  18. Oklahoma City

  19. Shawnee

  20. Tahlequah 

Click here to view the full Chamber of Commerce article.

Plans scrapped for controversial Dollar General store in Sand Springs

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Plans for a controversial Dollar General store location have been scrapped following significant public outcry.

A one-acre vacant lot at 2702 North State Highway 97 was the intended construction site, but after more than 200 Osage County citizens submitted a petition in opposition, the business has shelved its plans.

The property is currently zoned residential and sits at the entrance to a residential neighborhood. However, it is also within close proximity to a gas station, water tower, mini-storage facility, church, and radio station. In the 1981 neighborhood plat, it was indicated that the lot would be allowed be either residential or commercial.

The Sand Springs Planning Commission failed to pass a recommendation either in favor of or against the rezoning, and the item was advanced to the City Council’s June 17th agenda. A continuance was then issued till the July meeting due to Dollar General’s inability to get a representative to the meeting.

Approximately 240 local residents signed a petition opposing the business, feeling that it was inappropriately encroaching on a residential neighborhood. Approximately 18 individuals submitted letters of support for the construction.

Last week a representative from Rupe Helmer Group, the property management organization representing Dollar General, requested that their application be withdrawn.

“After much discussion and consideration, Rupe Helmer Group will not pursue construction of the Dollar General at the proposed location on HWY 97 in Sand Springs,” reads an email from Executive Vice President Mike Mantle. “Given the local opposition and vitriol, we feel this is the best direction.”

Christine Hamner resigns City Council seat, City accepting applications for replacement

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Center: Former City Councilwoman Christine Hamner.

Sand Springs City Councilwoman Christine Hamner has resigned her seat as of July 5th, having moved outside of her ward. The City is currently taking applications for a new Councilor, and will make a decision at their August 26th meeting.

Hamner was sworn in for a three-year term in May of 2017. She recently helped open a Landmark Recovery substance abuse treatment facility in Tulsa, where she is director of outpatient services.

Because there is less than a year remaining in the term, City Council has decided to appoint a replacement rather than spend the time and money on a special election. The regular election for the seat will be held in February.

Applicants for the vacant seat must be a resident of the ward and must be at least 25 years of age. Anyone who would like to be considered for the position should visit the City Municipal Building and request a Board Appointment Form from the City Clerk.

In the event that Council is unable to decide upon a replacement by September 3rd, a special election will be held.

Ward 4 map.