Oklahoma reports record-high active COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported several new record-high COVID-19 statistics Friday afternoon, including 1,524 new cases. The previous single-day record was 1,401 on July 27th. There are 13,515 active cases in the state, surpassing the September 28th record of 13,379.

Hospitalizations set a new record for the third time in the past four days, up to 749. The death rate continues to remain below record-highs, however. The seven-day rolling average was 10.4 on August 30th and is currently at 6.7.

Sand Springs reached 100 active cases for the first time after 25 new cases were reported in the past 48 hours. There are 1,253 active cases in Tulsa, and 2,016 in Tulsa County.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting 7,583,200 cumulative cases nationally with 212,111 deaths. There have been 322,741 new cases reported in the past seven days. Oklahoma ranks 22nd in total cases per capita and is ninth in per capita cases in the past seven days. The state is 38th in per capita deaths and 26th in per capita deaths in the past week.

The World Health Organization is reporting 36,361,054 cumulative cases worldwide with 1,056,186 deaths. The United States continue to lead the world in total cases, followed by India with 6,906,151, Brazil with 5,000,694, and Russia with 1,272,238.

Oklahoma reports record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,006 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon, and though active cases are below the state’s record-high, current hospitalizations have hit a new peak for the second-straight day.

Oklahoma’s last record-high hospitalization number was 663, set on July 29th when there were only 6,714 active cases in the state. For two months active case total continued to climb, while hospitalization declined, but on Tuesday that number rose to 699, and on Wednesday it hit 738.

There are 13,066 active cases in Oklahoma, down from a record of 13,379 set on September 28th. The seven-day rolling average for new cases is 1,022, down from a peak of 1,136 on September 25th.

There have been 1,075 deaths from the virus in Oklahoma, and nine more were reported Wednesday, including one in Tulsa County. The seven-day rolling death average is 6.3, down from a peak of 10.4 on August 30th.

The city of Sand Springs reported a record-high single day increase of 21 cases on Tuesday, bringing the town’s active total to a record-high 87, but no new cases were reported Wednesday and the total declined to 81. There have been five deaths in the town. There are 1,769 active cases in Tulsa County and 1,108 in the city of Tulsa.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported 7,475,262 cases nationwide since the pandemic began with 210,232 total deaths. There have been 307,191 cases in the last seven days.

Oklahoma ranks 27th in total cases but is 15th in cases in the past seven days, and eighth in per capita cases in the past seven days. The state is 25th in per capita deaths in the past seven days.

The World Health Organization is reporting 35,659,007 cases since the pandemic began with 1,044,269 deaths. The United States continue to lead the world in total cases, followed by India with 6,757,131, Brazil with 4,927,235, and Russia with 1,248,619.

What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (10/4 - 10/11/2020)

Monday

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

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

Tuesday

  • 6:30 p.m. CPHS Varsity Volleyball vs. Union.

    • Ed Dubie Field House
      600 North Adams Road
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Wednesday

  • OSSAA Class 6A Region 6 Tournament.
    12:00 p.m. Sand Springs vs. Enid.
    2:00 p.m. Muskogee vs. Stillwater.
    4:00 p.m. Loser’s Bracket Game 1.
    6:00 p.m. Winner’s Bracket Game 1.

    • Sandite Softball Complex
      408 West 55th Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Thursday

  • OSSAA Class 6A Region 6 Tournament.
    12:00 p.m. Loser’s Bracket Game 2.
    2:00 p.m. Championship Game 1.
    4:00 p.m. Championship Game 2 (if needed).

    • Sandite Softball Complex
      408 West 55th Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

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

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO.

    • American Legion Post 17
      500 North Main Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • 6:30 p.m. CPHS Varsity Volleyball vs. Collinsville.

    • Ed Dubie Field House
      600 North Adams Road
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Friday

  • 7:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Football vs. Booker T. Washington.

    • S.E. Williams Stadium
      1514 East Zion Street
      Tulsa, OK 74106

Saturday

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

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • CPHS Cross Country at Eagle Classic.
    8:30 a.m. Varsity Girls 5K.
    9:00 a.m. Varsity Boys 5K.
    9:30 a.m. JV Girls 5K.
    10:05 a.m. JV Boys 5K.
    10:40 a.m. Middle School Girls 1.5 Mile.
    11:00 a.m. Middle School Boys 1.5 Mile.

    • Chandler Park
      6500 West 21st Street
      Tulsa, OK 74107

Sunday

  • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
      Sand Springs, OK 74063


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Obit: Donald M. Wakefield

Donald M. Wakefield, age 76, died Wed., September 30, 2020 at his home in Concordia, KS.  He was born on Nov. 8, 1943 in Battle Creek, MI to Milo E. & Emma J. (McWatters) Wakefield.

He graduated high school in Alpena, MI and received an Associate’s degree from Tulsa Junior College and Ft. Scott Community College.  He married Janice R. Oberley on July 25, 1964 in Walker. MN. He began working for Western Union Telegraph and then worked as a wastewater supervisor, retiring from the City of Neodesha. He later served as pastor for the Jewell Assembly of God Church, Jewell, KS. Don and Janice have lived in a host of places during their marriage in Connecticut, Michigan, Oklahoma and Kansas. Don was a member of Victory Faith Church, serving as the Treasurer and a Board member. He also served as Treasurer for the Concordia Ministerial Assoc. for 4 years. He enjoyed model railroads, scale trains and played the trombone.

He is survived by his wife Janice, Concordia; sons, David, Sand Springs, OK, Daniel (Annette), Pine Bluff, AR & Donald, II (Kathy), Sand Springs, OK ; daughters, Jeannine Matthews, Stillwater, OK, Janette Shipley (Cory), Springfield, MO &  Juline Wakefield, Concordia; sister, Bonnie Pratt (Eugene), Rockford, MI; brother, Roland Wakefield (Lita), Ocala, FL;  brothers in law, Eugene Oberley (Elaine), Bloomfield, MN & William Menerey, National City, MI; 16 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild, Noah Wakefield; son in law, Lowell Matthews and sister, Shirley Menerey.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Monday, October 5, 2020 at Victory Faith Church, Concordia, with Pastor Rick Barrett and Pastor Cory Shipley officiating.  Burial will follow in the Jewell City Cemetery, Jewell.  Visitation will be Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 1-8 pm with family greeting from 4-6 pm at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Victory Faith Church in care of the funeral home.  For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Pictured: Charles Page High School Homecoming Parade

Sand Springs McDonald's to donate 20% of Saturday morning sales to school district

The Sand Springs McDonald’s will be hosting a fundraiser for the Sand Springs Education Foundation Grants for Teachers program Saturday, October 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The popular McTeacher’s Night fundraiser will be moved to the morning time, and 20% of food sales will be donated to the SSEF with a minimum of $1,500.

The Education Foundation was unable to host its annual Hall of Fame Banquet this April, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which amounted to a loss of approximately $30,000 in fundraising that the organization relies on. Sand Springs City Councilman Brian Jackson helped organize the McDonald’s event to help make up for that loss.

Sand Springs Public Schools personnel will be on hand to greet customers, and there will be a “Sand Springs” balloon sign available for photos. There will also be a free laptop giveaway, and the winner will be called at 2:30 p.m.

The Sand Springs McDonald’s is located at 99 South Highway 97.

Flu Vaccine Available Starting October 1st

OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 30, 2020) – Local county health departments and other health care providers in Oklahoma will begin offering seasonal flu vaccinations on Thursday, Oct. 1. Almost everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every year. It is an effective way to prevent flu illness and another great tool for mitigating the impacts of COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a flu vaccine by the end of October, before flu begins spreading in the community. The flu vaccine can keep a person from getting the flu and make the illness less severe if a person gets it. 

CDC has worked with vaccine manufacturers to have extra flu vaccine available this flu season, and Oklahoma will distribute 400,000 flu vaccine doses to ensure availability of an affordable or free flu shot this year.

During the last flu season, 3,580 Oklahoma residents were hospitalized because of flu-related illnesses --  including 383 children under age four – and 85 Oklahomans died, including three children under age 17.

While flu vaccines will not prevent COVID-19, they will reduce the burden of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths on the health care system and conserve scarce medical resources for the care of people with COVID-19. 

“It is critically important this year that every Oklahoman who can get the flu shot does so right away,” said Health Commissioner Lance Frye, MD. “This is a great method of preventing the spread of influenza in our communities, and I urge Oklahomans to take this proactive step.”

Children through age 18 years are eligible to receive vaccines at no charge through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program if any of the following apply: they are Medicaid eligible, uninsured, Native American Indian, Native Alaskan, or their insurance policy does not cover vaccines. Free flu shots are available at health care providers enrolled in the VFC program, including all local county health departments and community health centers (CHC). 

Uninsured adults may be able to get a flu shot at no out-of-pocket cost at most  local county health departments and CHC across Oklahoma. 

Insured adults and children are able to get a flu shot for free at their health care provider or at a local pharmacy. Coverage can vary among different insurance plans.

There are many places to get a flu shot, including: 

  • County health departments

  • Doctor’s office

  • Clinics

  • Pharmacies 

  • Retail and grocery stores

  • Community health centers 

  • Workplace

Where people get their flu shot this year may need to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many places follow strict guidelines to create a safe environment for the community. It is easy to find a flu vaccine available at different providers at VaccineFinder.org.   

The best way to prevent flu is to get vaccinated this fall. In addition to getting a flu shot, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reminds the community to follow these prevention tips: 

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.  

  • Outside your home, put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household. 

  • Everyone should wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. 

  • Stay home from work, school, and other public places if you are ill. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

  • Make “respiratory hygiene” a habit, including use of tissues to cover coughs and sneezes, then disposing of them and washing hands at once. When tissues are not readily available, use your sleeve, never your hands. 

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.  

  • Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of respiratory illness and take your temperature if symptoms develop. Call your health care provider for advice if you are experiencing symptoms.  

For more information, please call (405) 271-7200 or visit fightflu.health.ok.gov.

Sand Springs City Council meeting focuses on pandemic

The Sand Springs City Council met in a regular meeting Monday evening at the City Municipal Building to approve city contracts and discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Councilman Brian Jackson requested that Council discuss a resolution concerning a COVID-19 Emergency Plan. At the July 27 meeting Council instructed City staff to prepare a detailed plan of safeguards that should be considered by Council if the Oklahoma State Department of Health designates either the city or county as being in the “High Risk Phase,” or if the city should reach 500 active cases.

That plan was presented at the August 24 meeting, but no action was taken by Council to approve it. The proposal would have included the following guidelines:

  • Mandate the wearing of masks for all citizens in public business establishments.

  • Close all dining areas of restaurants, limit purchases to take-out or curbside services.

  • Close all bars and clubs.

  • Close schools to on-site instruction.

  • Close hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, exercise facilities, tattoo parlors, etc.

  • Close entertainment venues.

  • Hold a virtual meeting with local religious leaders regarding the current dangers of public gatherings.

Council once again took no-action on the resolution, but could do so at a future meeting should case numbers continue to rise in the city. Police Chief Mike Carter stated that his people are monitoring infection levels at the city, county, and ZIP-code level.

As of Wednesday, there are 70 active cases in Sand Springs. That number reflects an increase of 14 over the past four days, but is still below the all-time peak of 74 on September 8th. Five Sand Springs residents have died from the virus.

There are 1,583 active cases in Tulsa County. It holds an Orange Alert Level from the OSDH with 18.3 cases per 100,000 citizens. However, Sand Springs only accounts for 4.3% of those cases.

“I think this is very important to keep in front of us,” said Jackson. “Our chief responsibility is to protect the citizens.” Mayor Jim Spoon expressed a desire to revisit the topic monthly for however long the pandemic continues.

In other news:

Council unanimously approved the Sand Springs Pogue Airport Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The Federal Aviation Administration requests a five-year plan each year in order to receive FAA and Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission grants.

Council unanimously approved a Vacation of Deed and Release of Restrictive Covenants for a property that was recently sold to WEBCO.

Council unanimously approved a Right-of-Way contract with Phillips 66 for a new pipeline project. An existing 12-inch pipeline that predates - and is located beneath - the Keystone Lake needs to be replaced and relocated. The City of Sand Springs has agreed to grant an easement through undeveloped park property in the Country Meadows Estates subdivision. The easement will total 1.27 acres, and the total park property is nine acres. The parks department believes that the easement will not interfere with any future park development.

Council unanimously approved a Professional Services Agreement with Craig and Keithline, Inc. for infrastructure design on a nine-acre lot in the Sheffield Crossing development. The City purchased the land from OmniTRAX and recently completed demolition of an old Sheffield Steel Mill building to make room for commercial development and a new roadway over the Arkansas River levee into Case Community Park.

Council also approved an amendment to an existing agreement with Craig and Keithline for the original 18-acre tract of the Sheffield Crossing Development that has already seen roadwork and the construction of a Chick-fil-A. They recently completed preliminary infrastructure designs for the area along Morrow Road, west of the Ascension Medical Clinic. The new amendment will focus on two parcels of land along Highway 97, north of Chick-fil-A, as well as a 2.5-acre plot south of Chick-fil-A but north of the railroad tracks.

Council unanimously approved the acceptance of $101,994.52 in Tulsa County Community Development Block Grant funds for the replacement of a water line along the west side of North Lincoln Avenue between 6th Street and 8th Street. The deteriorated line will be upgraded from 4” cast iron to 8” PVC, and will cost an estimated $168,021.

Council unanimously approved a 15-day extension to the deadline for awarding a contract on the Keystone Ancient Forest Tower project. The City is looking to relocate an existing 100-foot fire lookout tower from Cookson, Oklahoma to the KAF hiking trails.

Council unanimously approved a supplemental appropriation of $20,720 for Parks Maintenance Facility Security. The Parks Department has reported increased criminal activities at the maintenance facility, with multiple break-ins of vehicles and storage containers, stolen vehicles and equipment, and broken windows on vehicles and equipment. The funds will be used to purchase security cameras, perimeter fencing, and a gate.

Council unanimously approved final acceptance of golf course renovations at the Canyons at Blackjack Ridge. While the clubhouse renovations are ongoing, the course itself has been completed and will host the Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce annual tournament this Friday as its first event. The course is not yet open to public play, and the Chamber event has sold out. The $2 million renovation project was approved by Sand Springs voters in a 2018 General Obligation Bond election.

Council unanimously voted to appoint Justin Sean Tockey to serve the remainder of Merle Parson’s unexpired term on the Sand Springs Board of Adjustment through May 2021. Tockey previously served on the Sand Springs Development Authority and was required to vacate that seat.

Council unanimously approved an update to the Floodplain Management Plan. The plan is required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for participation in the Community Rating System program. Because of the City’s participation in the program, residents are provided a 15% discount toward the purchase of flood insurance. The Meadow Valley neighborhood in particular has been designated as a Repetitive Loss Community due to multiple floods within a 10-year period, but the Town West and Candlestick Beach neighborhoods are also at-risk and suffered damage during last year’s spring flooding.

Council unanimously approved an update to the Emergency Operations Plan. The plan is required for State and Local Assistance (SLA) grants from the State Office of Emergency Management.

Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tulsa Community College Campus Police. The Sand Springs Police Department has agreed to investigate any serious offenses that occur on TCC property, as well as any officer-involved shootings or in-custody deaths where a campus officer is a suspect.

Council unanimously voted to approve a zoning amendment for Sullivan’s Body Shop at 20 West 41st Street. The property was previously zoned Commercial Shopping, but was changed to Commercial General to allow for automotive painting.

Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the transfer of real property from the City of Sand Springs for the purpose of economic development and redevelopment. A Charter Compliance for Disposition of Property ordinance is required for the City to sell any real estate. This ordinance applies to a 14-acre plot of land along Wekiwa Road that was purchased from the Sand Springs Home in 2013 as a potential site for the Billie A. Hall Public Safety Center, as well as the nine acres recently purchased from OmniTRAX in the Sheffield Crossing Development. The ordinance does not necessarily indicate that the City is currently negotiating the sale of either property, only that they now have the freedom to do so if an opportunity should arise.

Pictured: Charles Page High School Homecoming Court

Jacob Weathers, Alyssa Crutcher, Zach Heinen, and Kale Hilligoss.

The first queen candidate is Alyssa Crutcher. Alyssa is the daughter of Kendall and Shannon Crutcher. She has been a band member for 4 years.

Her first escort is Jacob Weathers. Jacob is the son of Ron and Laura Weathers. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her second escort is Zach Heinen. Zach is the son of Alisha Heinen and Zane Pidcock. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her last escort is Kale Hilligoss. Kale is the son of Kieth and Ronee Hilligoss. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Shawn Brauer, Samuel Higgins, Sara Nance, Kyle Hilligoss.

The next queen candidate is Sara Nance. Sara is the daughter of Steve and Lori Nance. She has been a member of the CPHS Drumline for 4 years.

Her first escort is Shawn Brauer. Shawn is the son of Glen and Tiffany Brauer. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her second escort is Samuel Higgins. Sam is the son of Willie and Teresa Higgins. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her last escort is Kyle Hilligoss. Kyle is the son of Kieth and Ronee Hilligoss. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Trevin Corona, Kylin Coonce, Bryson Chase, JaRighteous Evans.

The next queen candidate is Kylin Coonce. Kylin is the daughter of Sarah Coonce. She has been a football manager for 4 years.

Her first escort is Trevin Corona. Trevin is the son of Ashley Corona. He has been a member of varsity football for 1 year.

Her next escort is Bryson Chase. Bryson is the son of John and Krystal Chase. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her last escort is JaRighteous Evans. JaRighteous is the son of Anthony and Shannon Evans. He has been a member of varsity football for 1 year.

Corri Evans, Ian Britt.

The next queen candidate is Corri Evans. Corri is the daughter of Rikki Evans. She has been a varsity cheerleader for 3 years.

Her first escort is Ian Britt. Ian is the son of Allan Britt and Stepanie Ledbetter. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Not pictured is Jamon Sisco. Jamon is the son of Jelani Sisco and Samico Morgan. He has been a member of varsity football for 2 years.

Tyyee Atkison, Mattie Dorsey, Noah Gourd, Micah Calico)

The next queen candidate is Mattie Dorsey. Mattie is the daughter of Carla Dorsey and the late Gerald Dorsey. She has been a varsity cheerleader for 3 years.

Her first escort is Tyyee Atkison. Tyyee is the son of Katherine Atkison. He has been a member of varsity football for 2 years.

Her next escort is Noah Gourd. Noah is the son of Richard and Kelly Gourd. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her last escort is Micah Calico. Micah is the son of Bobby and Casey Duck. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Daren Hawkins, Reanna Smith, Caden Harris, Nate Caseboldt.

The next queen candidate is Reanna Smith. Reanna is the daughter of Preston Smith and Lowren Smith. She has been a member of varsity dance for 2 years.

Her first escort is Daren Hawkins. Daren is the son of Durrell Hawkins and Sacora Poncil. Daren has been a member of varsity football for 4 years.

Her next escort is Caden Harris. Caden is the son of Sherman and Megan Faulkner. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her last escort is Nate Caseboldt. Nate is the son of Tony Caseboldt and Autumn Tracy. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Bryson Wooten, Kali Baker, Ryan Johnson.

The next queen candidate is Kali Baker. Kali is the granddaughter of Ronald Baker and Lois Deppe. She has been a football manager for 3 years.

Her first escort is is Bryson Wooten. He is the son of Jeff and Rachel Wooten. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her next escort is Ryan Johnson. Ryan is the son of Tom and Stephanie Johnson. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Not pictured is Jacinto Rodriguez. Jacinto is the son of Lacey Rodriguez and Jacinto Rodriguez. He has been a member of varsity football for 2 years.

Alex Favela, Madeline Bateman, Brycen Peterman, Lane Webster.

The final queen candidate is Madeline Bateman. She is the daughter of Lance and Melanie Bateman. She has been a member of varsity dance for 2 years.

Her first escort is Alex Favela. Alex is the son of Pete and Terri Lowe. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Her next escort is Brycen Peterman. Brycen is the son of Chad Peterman and Candice Hopkins and Shelly Flores. He has been a member of varsity football for 2 years.

Her last escort is Lane Webster. Lane is the son of Adam Webster and Sarah Jordan. He has been a member of varsity football for 3 years.

Parker Ross, Sango Whitehorn, Drew Bivin, Hudson O’Dell.

The little princess is Drew Bivin. Drew is the son of Ryan and Lindsay Bivin. She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

The first little prince is Parker Ross. Parker Ross is the son of Jordan Ross and Lindsay Whittenburg. He wants to be a Marine when he grows up.

The second little prince is Hudson O’Dell. Hudson is the son of Josh and Haley O’Dell. He wants to be a dirt bike racer when he grows up.

Their first escort (not pictured) is Thomas Huckelberry. Thomas is the son of Cheryl Rettig and USMC Staff Seargent Michael Rettig.

Their second escort (not pictured) is Greg Reed. Greg is the son of John and Melissa Reed. He has been a member of varsity football for 1 year.

The Kissing Captain is Sango Whitehorn. Sango is the son of Sango and Lisa Whitehorn and the special son of Adam and Amanda Dudley. He has been a member of varsity football for 4 years.

The Sand Springs Homecoming Parade is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Thursday in downtown Sand Springs. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned Friday before the 7:00 p.m. game against Muskogee. Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the Church That Matters Tailgate Event, benefitting Sandite Wrestling.

What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (9/27 - 10/4/2020)

Monday

Tuesday

  • 6:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Softball vs. Owasso.

    • Owasso High School
      13737 East 86th Street North
      Owasso, OK 74055

  • 6:30 p.m. CPHS Varsity Volleyball vs. Booker T. Washington.

    • Nathan E. Harris Field House
      1514 East Zion Street
      Tulsa, OK 74106

Thursday

  • 5:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Softball vs. Oologah.

    • Sandite Softball Complex
      408 West 55th Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • Oklahoma Baptist University Cross Country Challenge.
    5:30 p.m. Junior High Girls.
    5:50 p.m. Junior High Boys.
    6:10 p.m. High School Girls.
    6:35 p.m. High School Boys.

    • Gordon Cooper Technology Center
      1 John C Bruton Drive
      Shawnee, OK 74804

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO.

    • American Legion Post 17
      500 North Main Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Homecoming Parade.

    • Downtown Sand Springs.

  • 6:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Volleyball vs. Claremore.

    • Ed Dubie Field House
      600 North Adams Road
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Friday

  • 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament.

  • 7:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Football vs. Muskogee (Homecoming).

    • Memorial Stadium
      600 North Adams Road
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Saturday

  • 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chipper Days.

    • Free chipping of tree limbs up to 2” in diameter. Free wood chips and firewood while supplies last. Must have Sand Springs water/refuse bill as proof of local residence.

    • City Street Department
      8620 West 21st Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

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

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • CPHS Varsity Volleyball - Sand Springs Showdown.
    9:00 a.m. vs. Glenpool.
    10:00 a.m. vs. MacArthur.
    12:00 p.m. vs. Will Rogers.
    2:00 p.m. vs. Santa Fe South.
    3:00 p.m. vs. Sapulpa.

    • Ed Dubie Field House
      600 North Adams Road
      Sand Springs, OK 74063


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Sterling Auxiliaries to Acquire Sand Springs Chemicals Manufacturing Site from Baker Hughes

SOUTHBURY, Conn., Sept. 24, 2020 -- Sterling Auxiliaries Pvt. Ltd. and its parent company, Artek Surfin Chemicals Ltd., a leading producer of specialty chemicals with manufacturing capabilities across four continents, have agreed to acquire the land and assets associated with Baker Hughes' Sand Springs, Oklahoma, chemicals manufacturing facility.

The Sand Springs facility, which includes approximately 120 employees who will transfer with the sale to Sterling, manufactures oilfield specialty chemicals. As part of the transaction, Baker Hughes will enter into a long-term toll manufacturing agreement with Sterling at the Sand Springs manufacturing site. The new Sand Springs entity will be called Sterling Specialty Chemicals LLC.

"The purchase of Baker Hughes' Sand Springs chemicals manufacturing assets is another key step in our global vision and growth strategy as we continue to pursue additional strategic acquisitions such as this," said Vishal Goenka, director, Artek Surfin Chemicals Ltd., parent company of U.S.-based Galata Chemicals and India-based Sterling Auxiliaries. "Sterling and Baker Hughes have worked together globally for nearly 10 years. This transaction is a testament of our deep relationship, and we look forward to continue this partnership in the years ahead."

The transaction is expected to close by September 30, 2020.

About Sterling Auxiliaries Pvt. Ltd.:
Formed in 1984, Sterling Auxiliaries has grown to become a leading manufacturer and supplier of Surfactants, Ethanol Amines, Antioxidants, Esters & Specialty Chemicals.  With exports spanning over 65 countries, Sterling caters to various industries including Home & Personal Care, Oil Field and Gas Treatment Plants, Metal Finishing, Agro Chemicals, Textile Industries, Leather Chemicals, Pharmaceutical, Paint & Pigments, Construction Chemicals etc. For more information, please visit www.sterlingaux.com.

SOURCE Artek Surfin Chemicals Ltd.

Sand Springs Salvation Army breaks ground on parking lot project

Pictured left-to-right: Brian Smejkal, Terry Young, Lt. Zachary Good, Lt. Breann Good, Mary Bechtold, Maj. Mark Harwell, Eddie Dunham, Charlie Durham, Ryan Quattrocchi, Brian Jackson, Richard White.

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Sand Springs will be getting a fresh parking lot next month thanks to generous community donors. Dunham’s Asphalt Services will be covering half the cost of a new overlay project, and other local organizations and philanthropists have stepped up to pay for the remainder.

Montie and Betty Box (Montie Box Realty), Brian and Cary Smejkal (BubbleTown Carwashes), the Sand Springs Home, and BancFirst Sand Springs have all made contributions to help improve the safety and aesthetic appeal of the Salvation Army branch at 4403 South 129th West Avenue.

The Salvation Army offers after-school care, summer day camp, youth athletics, swimming lessons, and water aerobics, but the current parking lot has been a safety issue for the children and elderly clientele who struggle with navigating the uneven surface and potholes.

Donors and Salvation Army officials gathered Thursday for a ceremonial ground-breaking event, but the actual construction will begin in October. Angus Church, next-door to Salvation Army, has volunteered to make their parking lot available while the Salvation Army’s is under construction.

“I’m honored to have had the opportunity to work with City Councilman Brian Jackson, as well as all of the other key players involved in spearheading this donation for The Salvation Army Sand Springs Corps,” said Ryan Quattrocchi, Project Manager for Dunham’s Asphalt Services, Inc. “As a former Sandite, playing football on those same fields I see today just 15 years ago, it’s gratifying to be with a company that places importance on taking care of their community and surreal to be in the position I am today to be able to give back to this non-profit in the hometown where I grew up. The Salvation Army will always hold a special place in my heart and we hope they’ll be more than pleased with their new parking lot and trust our donation will pave the way for a bigger and brighter future for the youth of Sand Springs and the community as a whole.”  

 “We take pride in serving this great community and we are very grateful to the generous donors who are making it possible for us to move forward with a parking lot project at The Salvation Army Sand Springs Corps and Boys & Girls Club,” said Lieutenant Breann Good. “Our entire parking lot is getting a facelift and not only will this enhance the appearance of our facilities but it will make it safer for the seniors who come to swim and for everyone who attends our programs.”

For more information on the Salvation Army visit https://www.salarmytulsa.org/boys-girls-club-sand-springs/

Sen. Standridge plans tougher anti-riot legislation in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, said he wants to strengthen Oklahoma statutes to better deter violence and ensure financial accountability for those who destroy property during riots.  Standridge said he’s already been working with staff on his proposed legislation ahead of the 2021 session.

“I cannot state strongly enough that I support the people’s right to peaceably assemble, to protest and to express their points of view—these rights are protected by the U.S. Constitution—but the deliberate and wanton destruction of property and other people’s livelihoods must not and will not be tolerated,” Standridge said.

Standridge said current Oklahoma statutes on rioting and unlawful assembly are good, but he believes they can be stronger, particularly in the area of destruction of property.  Some protests held in Oklahoma last summer left businesses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa with damage ranging from graffiti to broken windows, while a nonprofit organization near downtown Oklahoma City was set on fire.

“We need to make sure whether it is 50 cents or $5,000, the person responsible for breaking windows, destroying cars or setting entire businesses on fire needs to be held responsible for every single penny of that destruction,” Standridge said.  “I think by doing that, we can not only do more to hold rioters accountable, but I also think it will discourage people from this indiscriminate destruction of property.”

According to statute, the first day legislators can begin filing legislation ahead of the 2021 session is Nov. 15, 2020.

State Election Board Encourages Participation on National Voter Registration Day - Sept. 22

Today is National Voter Registration Day and the Oklahoma State Election Board is supporting the effort by encouraging citizens across the state to register to vote. The State Election Board reminds Oklahomans that the deadline to register or make changes to their registration for the November 3 General Election is quickly approaching.

New applicants can fill out a registration form using the OK Voter Portal “wizard.” Applications must be printed, signed, and mailed or hand-delivered to the Election Board to complete the process. Voter Registration Applications are also available at your County Election Board or can be downloaded from the State Election Board website.

Current voters are strongly encouraged to verify their registration online through the OK Voter Portal to make sure it is up-to-date for the November 3 election. Address changes can be made online provided you have not moved to a new county. If you have moved to a new county, you will need to complete a new Voter Registration Application. Party affiliation changes can also be made online.

To register to vote in Oklahoma:

  • You must be 18 years old on or before an election in which you are eligible to vote. (You may pre-register to vote if you are 17 ½ years old, but you must be 18 to vote.)

  • You must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Oklahoma.

  • You must affirm that you have not been convicted of a felony or if you have been convicted, you have fully served your sentence of court-mandated calendar days, including any term of incarceration, parole or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court.

  • You must affirm that you are not under judgment as an incapacitated person.

Applications for new registrations and updates must be postmarked or submitted by October 9.

National Voter Registration Day was first celebrated in 2012 and is held the fourth Tuesday each September.

Voters with questions should contact their County Election Board for more information.

What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (9/20 - 9/27/2020)

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 Varsity Volleyball vs. Jenks.

    • Ed Dubie Field House
      600 North Adams Road
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • 7:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Softball vs. Owasso.

    • Owasso High School
      13737 East 86th Street North
      Owasso, OK 74055

Thursday

  • 5:30 p.m. CPHS Varsity Softball vs. Jenks.

    • Jenks Softball Complex
      1700 North Birch Street

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO.

    • American Legion Post 17
      500 North Main Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Friday

  • 7:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Football vs. Ponca City.

    • Po-Hi Stadium
      600 East Brookfield Avenue
      Ponca City, OK 74601

Saturday

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

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • Case Cross Country Invitational
    9:15 a.m. Varsity Girls 5K.
    9:45 a.m. Varsity Boys 5K.
    10:15 a.m. JV Girls 5K.
    10:45 a.m. JV Boys 5K.
    11:15 a.m. Junior High Girls 1 Mile.
    11:30 a.m. Junior High Boys 1 Mile.
    11:45 a.m. Elementary Girls 1 Mile.
    12:00 p.m. Elementary Boys 1 Mile.

    • Case Community Park
      1050 West Wekiwa Road
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Sunday

  • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
      Sand Springs, OK 74063


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Oklahoma surpasses 10,000 active cases of COVID-19

The state of Oklahoma surpassed 10,000 active cases of COVID-19 for the first time Monday morning, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health situation report. The department reported 869 new cases, but zero new deaths. There are currently 499 Oklahomans hospitalized from the virus, down from a record-high 663 in late July.

The state has now processed over a million specimen and returned 70,223 positive cases for a 7.02% positivity rate overall. The seven day moving average is at 8.7% according to Johns Hopkins.

Friday’s weekly epidemiology report showed 5,673 new cases, 5,084 recoveries, and 41 deaths between September 4th and 10th. Persons aged 50 and over accounted for only 31% of cases, but 96% of deaths. 74.7% of victims suffered at least one comorbidity.

The city of Sand Springs reached 400 total cases since the pandemic began, and is currently sitting at 64 active cases, down from 74 last Tuesday. There are 1,041 active cases in the city of Tulsa, and 1,639 active cases in Tulsa County.

Oklahoma ranks 29th out of 50 states in total cases (27th per capita) but is 16th in new cases in the past seven days (4th per capita). The state is 33rd in total deaths (37th per capita) and 25th in new deaths in the past week (23rd per capita).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting 6,503,030 total cases since the pandemic began with 35,549 new cases in the past day and 241,814 cases in the past week. There have been 193,705 total deaths and 510 deaths since yesterday.

The World Health Organization is reporting 28,918,900 cumulative cases worldwide and 922,252 deaths. The United States continue to lead the world in cases, followed by India with 4,846,427 and Brazil with 4,315,687.

What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (9/13 - 9/20/2020)

Sunday

  • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Monday

  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Planning Commission meeting.

  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Board of Adjustment meeting.

Tuesday

  • 5:30 p.m. CPHS Varsity Softball vs. Muskogee (H).

    • Sandite Softball Complex
      408 West 55th Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • 6:00 p.m. Sand Springs Cultural & Historical Museum Trust Authority meeting.

  • 6:30 p.m. CPHS Varsity Volleyball vs. Muskogee (A).

    • Muskogee High School
      3200 East Shawnee Road
      Muskogee, OK 74403

Wednesday

  • 4:00 p.m. Sand Springs Development Authority meeting.

  • 5:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Softball vs. Owasso.

    • Sandite Softball Complex
      408 West 55th Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Thursday

  • 5:30 p.m. CPHS Varsity Softball vs. Shawnee.

    • Sandite Softball Complex
      408 West 55th Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO.

    • American Legion Post 17
      500 North Main Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

Friday

  • CPHS Varsity Volleyball at Glenpool Tournament.
    10:00 a.m. vs. Muskogee.
    11:00 a.m. vs. Booker T. Washington.
    2:00 p.m. vs. Glenpool.
    6:00 p.m. vs. Shawnee.

    • Glenpool High School
      14502 South Fern
      Glenpool, OK 74033

  • 7:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Football vs. Shiloh Christian.

    • Memorial Stadium
      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

  • CPHS Varsity Cross Country at Holland Hall Invitational.
    9:30 a.m. Varsity Boys.
    10:00 a.m. Junior Varsity Boys.
    10:45 a.m. Varsity Girls.
    11:30 a.m. Junior Varsity Girls.

    • Holland Hall School
      5666 East 81st Street
      Tulsa, OK 74137

  • CPHS Varsity Volleyball at Glenpool Tournament.
    10:00 a.m. vs. Tulsa Memorial.
    11:00 a.m. vs. Coweta.
    1:00 p.m. vs. Sapulpa.
    3:00 p.m. Bracket Play.

    • Glenpool High School
      14502 South Fern
      Glenpool, OK 74033


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Sand Springs Board of Education meeting focuses on pandemic, virtual schooling

The Sand Springs Public Schools Board of Education met in a special meeting Tuesday evening at Charles Page High School. Prior to dealing with official district business, the Board handed out a Sandite Spirit Award to the Fitz Family.

“The teachers always talk about how wonderful you guys are, how wonderful your kids are. They say the Fitzes should just keep having children,” said Board President Whitney Wagers.

Karen Biggs, a teacher at Limestone Elementary, nominated the family, and Wagers read aloud Biggs’s comments on the nomination form. “The Fitz family have been such a blessing to Limestone. They work behind the scenes to support our school. Many of our teachers’ Donors Choose projects would not be completely funded without the generous donations from the Fitz Family.”

Virtual Academy Director Jay Rotert was presented with a Coin of Excellence. “He has done a phenomenal job,” said Vice President Mike Mullins. “There’s like a 1066 kids in Sand Springs schools right now that are either in full time virtual or blended virtual schools.”

“Last year in our virtual academy we served right at 300 at any given time,” added Superintendent Sherry Durkee. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that number more than tripled this year. “This man did nothing less than something miraculous to get them all enrolled.”

“The biggest obstacle honestly was the time period right before school started because we had a lot of parents who were up, until the last minute, undecided about what learning option they wanted. We had a pretty big influx of kids at the last minute.”

Durkee also discussed the district finances. “There is not a day that goes by that Greg Morris and I don’t think about the state of the budget…We’re taking about a $1.8 million reduction from last year based on state revenue.”

The district suffered roof damage during spring hailstorms and just recently received a report from their adjuster. According to Maintenance Director Mike Bynum, the district sustained $1.5-2 million in damages, which will be covered by the insurance.

The hottest topic of the evening was district protocols regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to Durkee, only 3.58% of individuals in the district are currently being quarantined due to the infection or exposure. The number combines both students and district personnel.

Board member Bo Naugle was skeptical of the district’s contract tracing methods and criticized the decision to cancel football practices and games for the entire 8th and 9th grade teams early last month after individuals involved with the program tested positive.

“We’re disrupting kids’ education because we think that they were exposed,” said Naugle. “Not everyone on the football team tackles the same person. Not everyone on the wrestling team wrestles the same person. We need to figure that out before we start sending the whole teams home. We’ve already done it, we’ve already messed that up.”

Durkee said that she had discussed with CPHS Head Football Coach Bobby Klinck the possibility of videotaping tackle drills so that contact could be better identified at an individual level. “I understand the frustration…I understand that we need to get better at that…but I promise you that it is a little tricky to say the least.”

The Board approved out of state travel for the high school dance team to fly to and compete at Dance Team Nationals in Orlando in February. Durkee encouraged the Board to approve the item with the caveat that they could change their minds down the line if pandemic conditions look too risky to go forward.

Naugle said he would rather let parents make that decision rather than cancel it outright. “I don’t think it’s our position as a board or as a school system to determine if a kid can go to a dance competition or not. That should lay solely on the parents. If the parents feel that the kid can safely go to this competition, then we should support them 100%. We should not sit here and say that a kid could or could not go, even if the parents feel like they’re safe enough to go.”

In other news:

The Board accepted the resignations of two teachers: James Martinez at CPHS and Sallem Tullis at Garfield.

The Board approved Donor’s Choose grants to Megan Cabe, Carole Cothran, Celeste Thompson, Megan Sowers, Jennifer Reeves, Kami McCable, Beth Russell, Amy Garrison, and Marlene Elifrits.

The Board approved scores of appointments to various boards and committees.

The Board approved the employment of six new teachers and four new paraprofessionals.

City of Sand Springs announces downtown redevelopment grant program

Sand Springs, OK - The City of Sand Springs announced Wednesday the creation of a new downtown redevelopment program which can help commercial building owners improve their older, vacant facilities. The new “White Box” grant program kicks off this month with applications and instructions available online for interested commercial property owners whose site qualifies. The program will be administered by the City of Sand Springs Planning Department with approval process provided through the Sand Springs Development Authority (SSDA). The White Box grant program incentivizes rehabilitation work for sites located within a specific downtown revitalization area in Sand Springs.

“We’re excited to roll out this new program as an incentive for qualifying downtown commercial business owners”, stated Troy Cox, SSDA Chair. “Our goal is to use this public/private venture in the form of a reimbursable grant program to do work in the heart of downtown Sand Springs. We aim to help commercial property owners improve both the functionality of their building and keep improving the outward appearance of our community.”

The White Box grant program offers an 80% reimbursable grant award for work done on vacant buildings that fall inside the grant program area. The maximum grant award available is $10,000 (ten thousand dollars) and property owners are limited to one grant per year. For example a property owner might receive up to $8,000 back for expenses incurred on an approved maximum grant project of $10,000. Projects may exceed $10,000 to accomplish major work, but reimbursement amounts are capped at the $10,000 grant project amount.

Grant eligibility requirements include:

  1. All work being done must be done on an existing, currently vacant, commercially-zoned building on property located within the program boundaries.

  2. The program is available to business owners and property owners for work performed on the interior of currently vacant spaces.

  3. Grant funds cannot be used to correct outstanding code violations, for property damage by collision, acts of nature or occurrences covered by insurance.

  4. Only work begun after approval by the Sand Springs Development Authority (SSDA) will be eligible for grant funds.

  5. All work must comply with the City of Sand Springs Building Department Code requirements and all relevant permits and inspections are required.

  6. If a retail or commercial business is applying for the grant, only one white box grant will be awarded per business. If the property owner is applying for a grant, only one white box grant may be awarded within a calendar year.

  7. Projects requesting funding for retail and restaurant commercial spaces is preferred over office uses and will be given preferential treatment in the event of funding shortages for awarding of grants.

Eligible expenses include:

  1. Interior plumbing in compliance with current building code

  2. Electrical in compliance with current building code

  3. HVAC in compliance with current building code

  4. Fire Suppression measures including kitchens in compliance with current building code

“This is a very accessible and valuable tool for downtown commercial property owners,” said City Planner Brad Bates. “With this grant program now in place, investors and property owners have a clear path to receive sizeable incentives to do work on older or outdated properties to make them viable again in our downtown.”

The application is now available on the City’s website, including grant program details. Applicants should be prepared to provide enough documentation and research on their planned improvement project to aide in the review of their grant application. A design review committee from SSDA will determine the merits of all applications and direct the amount of the award to any applicant who meets the criteria.

To receive reimbursement following a grant award, projects must be completed within 120 calendar days (there are grant extensions possible of up to one year), must conform to the submitted grant application and must produce workmanship that is customary to the industry.

What's Happening This Week in Sand Springs (9/6 - 9/13/2020)

Monday

  • Labor Day.

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

  • 7:00 p.m. Sand Springs Public Schools Board of Education meeting.

Thursday

  • 5:30 p.m. CPHS Varsity Softball vs. Owasso.

    • Sandite Softball Complex
      408 West 55th Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • 6:00 p.m. BINGO.

    • American Legion Post 17
      500 North Main Street
      Sand Springs, OK 74063

  • 6:00 p.m. CPHS Varsity Volleyball vs. Will Rogers.

    • 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

  • Broken Arrow Tigers Cross Country Meet.
    8:30 a.m. Varsity Girls.
    9:00 a.m. Varsity Boys.
    9:30 a.m. Junior Varsity Girls.
    10:10 a.m. Junior Varsity Boys.
    10:50 a.m. Middle School Girls.
    11:15 a.m. Middle School Boys.

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

Sunday

  • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open Hike Day.

    • Keystone Ancient Forest
      160 Ancient Forest Drive
      Sand Springs, OK 74063


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