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MAKING IT HOME

ECHOING IMPACT Anthem Road Academy gives back to the community in many ways. Read the story on Page 7A.

Buddy Baseball brings smiles to faces in 2019 Buddy Baseball was a hit in its 13th year. Jenks baseball teams up with the special needs program each year to play a game at Hinch Field. Each player got to pick their own walk up song and round the bases after a hit. See more Buddy Baseball photos on Page 6A. Photos/Hayden tucker

STATE BOUND The Jenks volleyball team took care of business Tuesday in the regional tournament. Read the story on Page 1B.

ANNUAL PARADE The Jenks High School Homecoming parade took place last Friday in the town of Jenks. Read the story on Page 7B.

City looks to paint Jenks pink today

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Today, the City of Jenks is going to Paint Jenks Pink. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and today being National Wear Pink Day, the City of Jenks staff, including aquarium, firefighters, police, public works, and city hall, are wearing an item of pink clothing today to raise awareness and show support all around Jenks. The city would like all Jenks businesses, schools, and citizens to Paint Jenks Pink so all of Jenks is pink today. The city encourages the public to post pictures to social media using the dedicated hashtag #PaintJenksPink. Those that do this will be entered into a drawing for tickets to the Oklahoma Aquarium. Citizens may also email pictures to cityofjenks@gmail.com with the subject line #painjenkspink. Every picture submitted or tagged on social media counts as one entry. The city encourages as many submissions as possible. Pictures must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. today. Drawing will take place Monday. Winners will be notified through their social media or by email. The Jenks Police Department will also be handing out 100 Pink Jenks PD t-shirts to the first 100 people who come by the Jenks Police Department on Wednesday Oct. 16 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to encourage everyone to have something pink to wear today.

Fred Boyd has made it his mission over the past 24 years to bring a glimmer of happiness to children facing the worst. Photo/Courtesy

Santa Claus on a Harley By DREW BETHELL Trojan Torch

Fred Boyd has made it his mission over the past 24 years to bring a glimmer of happiness to children facing the worst. Boyd, or as some may know him “The Toy Maker”, began devoting his spare time to making toys nearly 24 years ago. The retired veteran spends hours in his shop each day crafting new wooden toys for children in a time of need. After reading an article in 1995, Boyd picked up a passion through a fellow veteran.

“I first saw Eric in Wood Magazine,” Boyd said. “His number was there so I called him and he called me back. He started me out. He was called the Toy Man, so I took over as the Toy Maker. I had no experience, so I started from scratch. I just saw that article and I was hooked.” Upon the call, Boyd journeyed nearly 1,450 miles by motorcycle to the Toy Man’s home in Connecticut where the Ellis Island Medal of Honor winner showed him the ropes. To carry on the legacy, Boyd Continued to BOYD, Page 5A

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City adds fire codes to prepare for future marijuana facilities By HAYDEN TUCKER

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Tulsa Art Guild on display at the Hive in Jenks The Tulsa Art Guild will have paintings and other artistic items up for sale from 1 to 4 p.m. through the month of October at the Hive in Jenks, 115 S. 1st St. Photos/Kyle Salomon

Jenks city council approved to add new fire codes that would affect future medical marijuana grows in Jenks. During the October city council meeting fire chief Greg Ostrum requested the city adopt chapter 39 of the 2018 International Fire Code which sets up a list of “requirements” for the fire department to handle extraction facilities like a medical marijuana grow. “With the changes to marijuana laws across the US, typical with the code book, they’re a little behind the times, as things change they adopt new codes and those go through committees and councils before they’re approved,” Ostrum said. “The first edition that had any language about specifically processing and extraction facilities” Jenks currently operates under the 2015 IFC. The approval to adopt the chapter changes nothing else about other fire codes. “The council to approve just chapter 39 of the 2018 IFC to give us a set of fire codes if we were to get a business like that which would apply to Jenks,” Ostrum said. “Currently there are none, it’s just to prep in case a business does submit a building permit, we would know how to address any fire hazards that would go with that.”

POLICE LOGS INCIDENT REPORTS Oct. 7 through Oct. 13 LARCENY-AUTO AIRCRAFT OR OTHER MOTOR VEH – 100 E A The unknown suspect(s) broke the rear driver side window of the vehicle. The suspect(s) gained access to the truck’s interior. The suspect(s) rummaged through the center console and glove box of the vehicle. The suspect(s) removed the outside cover of the vehicle’s ignition and attempted to start the vehicle. The suspects fled the area leaving the damage and the vehicle. UTTERING FORGED INSTRUMENTS125TH S BIRCH AVE Counterfeited 6 checks using the victim’s bank routing number and purchased goods with the funds. PUBLIC DRUNK- 500 BLOCK N 7TH The suspect was intoxicated in a public area. The suspect could not find a ride or a place to go for the night. DUI- 1900 W 121ST LARCENY- 116TH S 30TH AVE

The unknown suspects came onto the victim’s property without permission. The suspects hooked the victim’s trailer up to a truck without Jerry knowing. The suspects drove away with victim’s trailer. ENTER STRUCTUREBREAKING AND ENTERING- 111th & REDBUD Broke front door in order to enter a house under construction. LARCENY-AUTO AIRCRAFT OR OTHER MOTOR VEH- 1000 BLOCK W MAIN ST Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully took possession of victim’s vehicle. BURGLARY FROM AUTO- 700 W 101ST Destroyed the victim’s rear window and removed items of value from the vehicle with the intent to deprive the victim. GRAND LARCENY1900 BLOCK N BIRCH Unknown subject(s) came onto the victim’s property after hours. Subject(s) then acquired 20 HDPE pipes without the victim’s knowledge and permission.

BURGLARY FROM AUTO (OTHER THAN PARTS)- 200 S RIVERFRONT DR Between 1930 hours on 10/6/19 and 0700 hours on 10/7/19, an unknown suspect maliciously destroyed the victim’s property. BURGLARY FROM AUTO (OTHER THAN PARTS)- 300 S RIVERFRONT DR Between 2130 hours on 10/6/19 and 0740 hours on 10/7/19, an unknown suspect maliciously destroyed the victim’s property. After breaking into the victim’s vehicle, the suspect stole items out of the victim’s vehicle valued at over $500. BURGLARY FROM AUTO (OTHER THAN PARTS)- 200 S RIVERFRONT DR Between 2130 hours on 10/6/19 and 0740 hours on 10/7/19, an unknown suspect maliciously destroyed the victim’s property. ARRESTS EARNEST COLBERT 10/10/19 WARRANT CHARGE (CITY); FTADRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION / EQUIPMENT NATALIE ROBINSON 10/7/19

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APPEAL; PETIT LARCENY ALL OR SHOPLIFTING (CITY) JODI SANDERS

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Thirteen of the 20 new cadet airmen marking their promotion with a group picture. Photo/First Lieutenant Brandon Lunsford, Sr., Oklahoma Wing

Oklahoma flight celebrates record breaking numbers By BRANDON LUNSFORD First Lieutenant Sr. Oklahoma Wing

Civil Air Patrol’s Oklahoma Wing is comprised of 18 units across the state. The newest flight is located at R.L. Jones Airport at the Tulsa Technology Center at 91st and Elm, on the border with Jenks. “We started looking into the possibility of a new flight at the Tulsa Technology Center location when we

noticed increased interest in the area,” stated 2nd Lt Yolanda Daves, the Deputy Commander of Seniors for the flight. “We began hosting open houses in June and July this year, for five weeks with a different theme each week “The response was exciting,” added the flight’s Safety Officer, Staff Sergeant Dan Golden. “We had over 100 people attend each week. It really got us thinking.”

R.L. Jones Airport has grown to become a hub of business and economic activity for the Tulsa region. It now includes three runways, over two hundred commercial and private hangars, and over 500 based aircraft. RVS is the fifth busiest general aviation airport in the country. Much of the airport’s activity comes directly from its seven flight schools. “The open houses brought in 29 new cadets and six new

adult members,” Daves continued. “This brought our flight up to 56 cadets and 17 adults.” The flight held a training weekend, which they called Operation First Stripe. The new cadets were invited to attend as students while 15 of the senior cadets instructed the 20 various classes including drill and ceremonies, chain of command and uniform wear. The weekend training led to 20 of the

29 cadet basics receiving their promotion to cadet airman at the end of September. Additionally, 10 cadets received their promotions to senior ranks, including one cadet officer. “My favorite thing about OFS was learning drill, I really love the drill.” Cadet Airman Chloe Shannon stated. Shannon was one of the 29 cadet basics that

attended the training weekend. She went on to complete her promotion requirements and earned the rank of Cadet Airman in September with 19 of her peers from her flight. “In such a short time, Riverside feels like home. I like everything about it.” Shannon continued when asked about her overall experience in the Civil Air Patrol.

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HEARING FROM THE OWNER’S BOX Hello Jenks, America! I hope you all have had a great week here in our wonderful community. It sure is great to see the fall weather arrive and watch the trees change colors this time of year. It is hard to find a prettier sight than a tree changing colors in the fall. Homecoming for Jenks High School has come and gone. The Homecoming weekend is always a special one in any community. I feel it truly shows how tightknit a community is when people line the streets for the Homecoming parade and then flock over to the football stadium to watch the hometown team take on its opponent. Jenks showed that once again last week, as thousands of people gathered to enjoy the parade fun and then watch their Trojans drub district foe Yukon

68-14. Today is and this month are special across the country, as we celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and today being National Wear Pink Day, the City of Jenks staff, firefighters, police public works and city hall are wearing an item of pink clothing to raise awareness and show support all across the Jenks community. The City of Jenks is encouraging people who participate in this

meaningful event, to post pictures on social media and use the hash tag #PaintJenksPink. Those who do this will be entered into a drawing for tickets to the Oklahoma Aquarium. Citizens may also email pictures to cityofjenks@gmail.com with the subject #paintjenkspink. I sure do hope everyone in the Jenks community takes part in this important day and helps raise awareness today, this month and throughout the entire year. Also, BancFirst in Jenks is hosting a silent auction through Oct. 25 to support the United Way. You can find a list of the silent auction items in our story on the event in the business section of today’s Jenks Tribune. I strongly encourage you to take part in this event, as all the proceeds will go to United Way to help those families and children in

need. The Tulsa Art Guild is taking place this month at the Hive in Jenks, so if you are an art lover, I strongly suggest you stop by and take a look at what the Tulsa Art Guild has to offer. If you are not an art lover, I still strongly suggest going because you never know when you might come across something that catches your eye. There are so many great things happening in the City of Jenks at the moment. It’s truly an amazing place to live and an amazing place to work. We are all blessed to call this place our home. Well, that is all for today folks. I hope you all have a fun and blessed weekend. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy the Jenks Tribune. Sincerely, Kyle Salomon ksalomon@jenkstribune.com

HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHIER HALLOWEEN Isn’t Halloween a fun holiday to celebrate! BUT… Your kids are being tempted…you’re probably being tempted. I’m talking about the aisles of Halloween candy in the grocery stores and convenience stores. It’s everywhere! And it’s scary! We all know the dangers of eating sugar – there’s really nothing good about it. It’s packed with empty calories and it causes blood sugar swings, mood swings, inflammation, fatigue, obesity, diabetes, and so much more. Halloween is a great opportunity for you to educate your kids about what sugar does to

Clint Howard, Tulsa Fitness Systems Owner their bodies and why it isn’t good for them. Instead of having tons of candy lying around your house for trick-ortreaters, you could pass

out things like glow sticks, temporary tattoos, stickers, plastic eyeballs, fake fingers, etc. Here are some other Halloween CandyCrushing Tips: 1. If you are going to buy candywait until the last minute to buy it, so you don’t have it sitting around your house for a week or two prior to Halloween. 2. Buy candy that doesn’t tempt you. 3. Any that’s left over, get it out of the house as fast as possible! Donate it to a local food pantry. 4. If you have younger kids, plan a visit from the Switch Witch! Have fun this

Halloween but stay dialed in on your fitness goals and committed to them. Focus more on the costumes, decorations, parties, and fun things associated with Halloween…not all the candy and sweets!!! Clint Howard is the Founder/Director of Tulsa Fitness Systems. Call 918-296-7418 or email clint@ TulsaFitnessSystems. com to request a 14-Day Personal Training Experience for only $49! Limited spots available so act now! Find out more at www. TulsaFitnessSystems. com

FROM THE COASTS TO THE HEARTLAND As my plane entered its final descent, I looked down onto the trees and I reminisced back on my first flight to Tulsa. I was sixyears old. Sitting between my mom and grandma, I eagerly awaited touching down in a new place. My mom pointed out the window as we were landing to show me all the greenery; “look at all that broccoli” she joked. As a Los Angeles native, home looked very different from the sky. Home resided in a deep valley densely packed with buildings and homes, tiny turquoise pools glowing from up above. Mountain tops grazed the bottom of the clouds, and the Pacific Ocean extended infinitely into the horizon. Except for the palms, home did not have a lot of trees; so, I was tickled by the thought of this foreign metropolis covered in “broccoli.” I had never imagined I would one day live in the land of broccoli, or as the locals called it: Green Country. One week after I jetted off to New York for my sophomore year at Cornell, my mom made the move from Los Angeles to Jenks. Her sister lived here all her life and now that their parents were both suffering from dementia, she needed to bring them here so they could care for my grandparents as a family. I didn’t know anyone in Oklahoma aside from my aunt and cousins. And though I wasn’t terribly excited about living in Oklahoma, I understood why my mom had to make that move.

Alyssa Rodriguez, Oklahoma Aquarium Education Specialist With each visit home from college, my mom made extravagant plans to visit new places. We were determined to find our new favorites, to make Oklahoma feel like home. There was only one place that truly impressed me and it was right in my backyard: the Oklahoma Aquarium. We went at the request of my newly widowed grandpa. It was a shocking request considering he rarely liked to leave his room, or partake in any kind of social activities. But he had been an avid fisherman in his youth, and he could not resist the opportunity to visit a place that boasted an exhibit full of his favorite fishes. In particular, he was excited to show us the paddlefish. Aside from the knowledge that a paddlefish was a freshwater fish, I had no idea what it was or why he cared to see one. I assumed it would be a drably colored freshwater fish, looking somewhat like bass. In fact, I expected every fish at an aquarium in Jenks to be some variation of a freshwater fish looking like bass. I was wonderfully wrong. Touch tanks trans-

ported me back to sweet childhood memories of beach trips and visits to the Aquarium of the Pacific. As a biology major, I was eager to share animal fun facts with my family as we walked by tanks full of incredible creatures with alien morphology and creative adaptations. I recounted lessons from my recent fieldwork in the Galapagos and my courses in animal behavior. The only thing, I did not know about was the animal we had come to see in the first place. When we finally saw paddlefish, I suddenly understood why my grandpa was so excited to share them with us. Their namesake nose looked so bizarre and prehistoric. It was incredulous that such a fish lived in Oklahoma. Sitting on his walker, my grandpa stared forever with a childish grin. It was one of the first and only times I had ever felt connected to him, as we both stood in awe at this mysterious creature. It was that experience that made me think, “Who needs an aquarium more than a landlocked state?” There is no better place, but an aquarium to bring about the opportunity to bond over our universal human curiosity about the natural world. Where else in Oklahoma would a child experience the joy and wonder of holding a sea urchin or petting a shark? Where else would I have learned that my grandpa fished amongst prehistoric relatives of sharks? I knew I would find this at the aquarium. I moved home with my

mom in Jenks after graduating from Cornell in the summer of 2018. I had a degree in Neurobiology and Animal Behavior and 3 years of research experience in a lab that studied stress physiology in wild birds. I had a lifelong love for animals, and the gift of gab. I became a volunteer at the Oklahoma Aquarium in January of 2019, in the hopes that all these experiences would lead me to find a sense of belonging amongst like-minded people. I was right. I looked forward to every shift, never tiring of telling people that horseshoe crabs survived five near-apocalyptic extinction events. I never got bored selling shrimp to little kids who had never seen a stingray and now had the opportunity to feed one. As soon as the Education Specialist position opened up, I had to apply. I was fortunate enough to have already served as a volunteer and had already pursued an opportunity to help the Chief Marketing Officer create educational content for our website. I got the job in March and have loved every minute since. I work alongside a myriad of strong female mentors. Every day, I get to see the world’s largest collection of bull sharks. Some days I teach kids to look through their first microscope, other days I dissect sharks with high schoolers. I have even had to teach the writer of Sharknado about shark biology and conservation. There is something new to learn every single day at the Oklahoma Aquarium, and that is what I love to share most with our visitors.

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Jenks resident contributes to hurricane relief By HAYDEN TUCKER

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A local minister’s relief trip to the Bahamas has opened his eyes to a new way of looking at life. Sam Alex and a group of Tulsa-based doctors left for the Bahamas in the middle of September to help those in need recovering from Hurricane Dorian. The group of 12 was comprised of those from Oklahoma, Michigan, Florida and Canada. The group’s first lesson learned was in patience. Following the hours-long flight to Nassau, New Providence, the Ministry of Health needed to verify the medicines they were bringing. Two hours of waiting for Ministry of Health officials to arrive was accompanied by four hours of verification that the medicine the group was bringing was up to date. “We told them we didn’t bring any expired medicine, but they went through every pack,” Alex said. “We had labeled them, we had everything on it. But I understand, they want to watch out for the people.” In a group of medical professionals, Alex was the only one there to help in other ways. Alex’s experience in the ministry provided emotional support for the victims. There wasn’t much time to get situated upon arrival. The people needed immediate attention; most were searching for answers. “It’s a lot of confusion,” Alex said. “Most of the people don’t know what’s going on.”

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Of the people Alex met, most had everything ripped away from them. “Almost everybody we came across lost everything and they’re staying with someone who could take care of them or in refugee camps or at a family or friend’s place,” Alex said. Though confused and distraught, the Bahamians established a positive mindset. Alex couldn’t believe the people who were living the unthinkable were able to find happiness. “The positive side I saw they were like, ‘ok, we still have life even though we lost everything.’ It was still heartbreaking to see the amount of dissection. Personally, I have never seen that much devastation in my life,” he said. It was those who endured some of the worst suffering who had the best outlook. “Even the families that lost love ones would say, ‘We cannot sit over it. It has happened now. We need to move on and start rebuilding our nation.’ That was really unique,” Alex said. It was this positive attitude that Alex says he will carry on with him. “Many times when devastation happens its easy to blame something or only to look at the negative but I saw people that put their trust into God and said, ‘Yeah we lost everything, we have no hope but we will rebuild it,’” Alex said. “That’s something, personally, I’m going to take home. I thank them for showing that to me because I came here as a minister but their dedication to their faith has really enriched me a lot.”

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soon picked up production in 1996, making the wooden cars and planes himself. Fast forward 23 years later and Boyd is still passing out toys throughout the Tulsa area. One of his biggest distribution methods is through the Jenks Police Department. “I met Chief Arthur at Starbucks. I knew he was a cop, but I didn’t know he was chief so I’d always say, “Hey you be safe out there.” The

third time I said that he told me I was one of the very few to say it to him. So, we struck up a conversation and I made about 25 toys for their police cars.” The toys given to the station are meant to let children take their mind off traumatic events or to keep them busy while the police talk to their parents. Boyd runs a similar operation with St. Francis Children’s Hospital.

Jenks resident Sam Alex recently traveled to the Bahamas to contribute to the Hurricane Dorian relief effort. Photos/Courtesy

Thanks to Boyd, the sound of wooden wheels across the tile floors echoes down the halls, but the doctors and nurses don’t mind. “The doctors said that if you can take their mind off of their pain, that trauma of chemo and treatment, it really makes a difference. It’s a gift,” Boyd said. “Not everybody can be a doctor or deal with injuries. It brings me joy to know that I’m giving them joy. Even if it’s terminal, it brings their parents and me peace to see them still have a gleam in their

eyes.” Over the years Boyd has delivered toys to many children in need of a smile. Some, however, stick with him. Not long ago Boyd met a girl named Telina who had terminal cancer. Telina quickly took to Boyd and the two formed a bond that stands even after her passing. “I met her parents and they just took me in like family,” Boyd said. “I would relieve them in the middle of the night between midnight and 3 a.m.. I’d sit with her and the tubes

and so they allowed me to be there with them when she died. So, I saw her last breath as we all got to say goodbye. “I’ve got what I call my ‘Hall of Fame’ where I have all of their pictures but hers is a little bigger because I’m still in touch with her family.” While Boyd plans to do this for the next twenty years, he is still on the lookout for someone to pass it on. For now, Boyd doesn’t mind being the local Santa Claus on a Harley.

“Now I always carry toys on my bike. Wherever I am I always have toys to give away. My heart got in it because of Eric. I get more out of it than they do I believe. It’s a ministry for me. I believe that this is what I’m supposed to be doing so I’m going to keep on doing it just like Eric. He told me to pass it on, carry it on. I just got to find somebody in the next twenty years to pick up the gauntlet and go from there.”

GUEST COLUMN

TALK ABOUT IT WITH LAURI WHITE Hello Jenks! I hope there is a lot of pink out there today. What a wonderful place to live where local people come together to show support for all those who have been impacted by Breast Cancer. For those of you that have lost someone to this disease, I want to send my deepest, heartfelt condolences during this time. For those of you that are fighting, you are not alone, and we will all stand with you and fight. For those of you that have triumphed over Breast Cancer, I applaud you and your family for such great strength during such a hard battle and keep on shining. I want to give a huge shout out to the City of Jenks for providing T-Shirts to our community and all their coordinating to make this event so amazing! This is the kind of community that helps make

Jenks so unique, no wonder why everyone wants to live here. Speaking of living in Jenks, it is not a surprise to talk about how we are literally ripping at the seams with neighborhood availability and new home construction options. We are pushing city limits and struggling to keep our kids within the Jenks Public School District. However, I have found a little gem of a neighborhood that may help some of us looking to buy and stay

in the Jenks district. Winchester Park is located off highway 75 and 81st street. Just a hair South of Tulsa Hills Shopping Center and West of Life Church. It offers so many different style homes that honestly, no homes look alike. I was a participant in a large showcase of this beautiful area and was impressed by the professionalism and magnificent construction going on in this community. I met a lot of wonderful representatives and toured many homes. I also had the pleasure meeting a fellow Trojan and local Realtor, Casey McFarlane with Chinowth & Cohen. This woman was extremely knowledgeable about the new construction and very passionate, which prompted me to inquire more details about this little area. In our conversa-

tions she informed me that Winchester Park was in fact within Trojan lines and readily available, which made me extremely excited to learn more, so without further ado let’s talk about it…. According to McFarlane there is a small group of wonderful builders that compile the team known as, Tulsa Development Group, they collectively wanted to offer a unique community with multiple options on floor plans, various outside appearance options and overall functionality to better serve the high demand of families wanting to have their children attending Jenks Public Schools. They dreamt of having homes for all families available and affordable. This is why we see a wide range of price points beginning at $299,000. to $500,000. Winchester Park offers

a diverse group of builders to accommodate the new home buyer’s needs, ranging from 1500 sqft. homes all the way to 5,000 sqft. Whether you are downsizing or growing a family they have something for you. They also have big plans to complete the community pool and clubhouse very soon. This will offer a place to entertain, build community and develop long lasting memories for years to come. The benefits of being at Winchester Park is easy access to Highway 75, which makes commutes to working downtown, Broken Arrow or other surrounding areas very accessible, it also is very easy to access Jenks downtown. You can literally be anywhere with ease. The

benefit of the Tulsa address is lower property taxes but still the opportunity to be a Trojan. It carries a midtown vibe but still keeps the hometown Trojan Pride feel. With the popularity of this neighborhood rising, McFarlane strongly encourages everyone to come out over a weekend and tour several of the top builders’ homes and enjoy seeing what the buzz is about. I can tell you from my experience, you all will not be disappointed in the craftsmanship and creativity these homes offer. That my friends sums up the new hot spot and I hope you all learned a little something new and will stroll on by and check out this area. Have a wonderful weekend, be safe, take care Jenks and keep wearing pink.

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Buddy Baseball hits a grand slam in 2019 For the 13th straight year, Buddy Baseball took center stage at Hinch Field in Jenks Sunday. Children in the special needs program got the chance to play baseball with the Jenks High School baseball players. Photos/Hayden Tucker

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Anthem Road Academy gives back to community By HAYDEN TUCKER

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Anthem Road Academy didn’t start with the idea of just being a music school and that still hasn’t changed. In November 2011 Heather Turner quit her job as a music instructor for Bixby Public Schools to pursue her aspirations of opening a music school done her way. Jenks was the right location. Turner lived in Jenks, her children attended Jenks Public Schools. Then she found the building. Turner scored prime real estate on Main

Street, back when antique stores ruled the road. It was a big leap for Turner, but one that paid off. “We kind of bet on ourselves first and bet on this community and that turned out to be a really good thing to do,” Turner said. Anthem Road Academy started those eight years ago with 19 students and since has grown to more than 350 and they’ve opened two more locations in Bixby and Broken Arrow. Turner began giving piano and vocal lessons but has increased staff to be able to provide lessons in guitar and other areas.

The system at Anthem Road Academy is simple: hire quality instructors and watch as they turn out quality results. “We always hire character first, character is the most important,” Turner said. “And then musicianship because we’re putting people in rooms with children, teens and young adults and we want them to be good examples and people of quality and high character we can trust. We recruit all teachers. We don’t just hire anybody; we are very thoughtful about who we hire and really based on character and people who give

back to the community.” Turner and her team are no stranger to giving back. Anthem Road partners with around 30 non-profits and works closely with the cities, chambers, and schools in the communities they’re in. But now, they’re going a little further than the Tulsa area to help those in need. On Tuesday, 10 from the Anthem Road staff will be taking off for Ghana, Africa for a new kind of helping out. Anthem Road has partnered with the Peral House and Village of Hope in

Ghana aiming to educate, equip and empower. One way they will do that is through music. Anthem Road is bringing instruments to teach children, their families and their teachers how to use them. They’ll also use Turner’s book, “Dream Traitors,” to implore the Ghananian children to find their calling. “We’ll be teaching them about dreaming and about exploring their strengths,” Turner said. “No matter what their past circumstances, whatever they face, how to over-

come some things and pursue what their next step is.” Anthem Road Academy is taking the very model they’ve found success in and hope to share it with those in Ghana. With that same itch to teach music that she had in 2011, she’ll get to share that with people who need it most in Africa. “We want to them how to help value themselves and education for a better life,” Turner said. “We hope that brings transformation in even one life but it would be really cool if it brings transformation in more students lives.”

Smitty’s Garage looks to make impact in community Smitty’s Garage Burgers & Beer, located in Tulsa just across the Jenks bridge, is eager to make an impact in the community. Smitty’s Garage is looking for non-profits

in the area, who are interested in participating in a benefit night hosted by the restaurant. It provides a way for members of the non-profit to get togeth-

er and raise money, while enjoying food and the family-oriented atmosphere the Garage employs. Benefit nights take place Monday through Thursday during the

three-hour dinner time slot and 10% of the food and beverage sales gets donated to that particular non-profit. The benefit night will be advertised on the Garage’s social media

accounts and in house. The dates of the benefit nights scheduled so far are from 5 to 8 p.m. for the Anthem Service Dogs, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the Tulsa Discovery Lab and Oct. 24 for Cub

Scout Troop 585. If interested in having a benefit night at the Garage, call 918-2967239 or email garageriverside@halsmith.com and ask for Luther or Whitney.

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BancFirst in Jenks is hosting a silent auction to benefit the United Way and help families and children in need. All of the proceeds from the auction will go to the United Way. The silent auction runs through Oct. 25. You can bid for an item at BancFirst Jenks. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

BancFirst hosting silent auction to benefit United Way By KYLE SALOMON

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BancFirst Jenks is hosting a silent auction to help those in need beginning Monday. The auction will run through Oct. 25. All of the proceeds earned from the fundraiser will go to United Way. The silent auction will be set up in the lobbies of the bank. People can come in during normal bank hours and place a bid on a particular item or multiple items. Bank hours are Monday through Friday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. “We want to invest in our local communities and help those in need,” Amy Southerland, Senior Vice President of BancFirst Jenks. “The holidays are a special time of year and we want to help those in need. This is an important time of year. We love to sponsor this program and love to help the United Way in whatever way we can.” Items in the silent auction:

-Oklahoma State wrestling singlet autographed by entire OSU wrestling team -Oklahoma State wrestling headgear autographed by Daton Fix, No. 1 ranked wrestler in the country -Two $50 gift cards from Got Wood -Basket of various kitchen items from Restaurant Equipment and Supply -$50 gift card from Restaurant Equipment and Supply -Coach large shoulder bag in signature Jacquard and gold

accents from Kathy and Gary Head -Two tickets to see “A Christmas Carol” at Tulsa Performing Arts Center from Tulsa Metal Finishing -Pumpkin basket with a $50 gift card, four dog toys, dog treats, paw print tumblers, cologne and waste bags from U Dirty Dawg -Two hand-painted antique windows in fall and winter décor from Dee Christner and Melissa Owen -Two $50 gift cards to Russo’s Coal Fired

Kitchen from Russo’s Coal Fired Kitchen -Home décor or flowers from Rathbone’s -Various items, umbrella, travel Yeti mug, stadium blanket, metal baskets, misc. items from BancFirst -Two color comfort sweatshirts and two long-sleeve Jenks Trojan gear from Lil Red Design Boutique -Large ceramic pumpkin from Cobber Deans -One bottle of Ledson California “Hood

Mountain” Gunsight Red Wine 2016 and Textured 2014 Chardonnay -CBD products basket from CBD Plus USA -Hand-carved wood bowl with turquois inlay and wood-burned design from L.D. Exendine & C. Lemons -Hand-carded wood puzzle from Intarsia Woodworking and John Brach -Hand-carved rabbit décor from Intarsia Woodworking and John Brach

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End of the road By HAYDEN TUCKER

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Jenks volleyball stands with the regional title plaque. The Lady Trojans didn’t lose a set in two games. Photos/Hayden Tucker

Volleyball claims regional title, punches ticket to state tourney By HAYDEN TUCKER

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It was an uphill battle for Jenks volleyball before the regional tournament even started. The Lady Trojans hadn’t played well in the weeks leading up to the playoffs and a string of season-ending injuries just pushed the envelope more. Coach Tanna Smith knew she would need to do something to get her team on track to compete. A series of motivational talks by coaches and parents and better practices changed the mindset of the team. “I decided to be different, I don’t know if that helped,” Smith said. “I decided to be more positive. We have injuries so it is what it is. We’re going to play with who we have. The girls were all in. We practiced the roatations we played tonight. We just focused on the things we do well and maximized those and minimized the things we’ve been struggling with.” Whatever Jenks did, it worked. In the two games played, the Lady Trojans never dropped a set. Jenks took care of Booker T. Washington in Continued to PUNCH, Page 3B

Jenks softball ended its season last Wednesday with a loss to Union in the regional tournament championship game. The Lady Trojans started the tournament Oct. 8 with an easy 12-2 win over Bartlesville in the first round. Jenks moved on to fall to Union in the second round 14-4, placing them in the consolation bracket the next day. Jenks matched with Ponca City in the consolation round which got off to a bad start with a 30-minute rain delay. The Lady Trojans took care of business early, going up 7-0 through three innings and they were riding a 13-4 lead going into the final inning when the Lady Wildcats made their comeback bid. Up big, Jenks opted to give starting pitcher Jordyn Pipkin a short rest before having to pitch against Union in the next round. With Pipkin out, the Lady Trojans allowed five runs to be scored. The 13-9 lead was too close for comfort for coach Todd Williams so he brought Pipkin back to finish the game. “We were trying to save some innings on her arm,” Williams said. “We felt like, with a comfortable lead, we would be able to get enough outs to do that. I think that may have broken our momentum a little bit by allowing them to score those extra five runs late.” The momentum wasn’t Continued to END, Page 4B

Savanna LaBiche rises up for the kill over two Booker T. Washington defenders in the regional tournament.

Trojans trounce Millers on homecoming By HAYDEN TUCKER

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Branden Elrod looks to make his way around a Yukon defender. The Trojans racked up 302 rushing yards. Photo/Kyle Salomon

Jenks football continued its dominance with a 68-14 beat down of Yukon last Friday. Following a 52-point victory over Enid the week prior, the Trojans hosted the Millers for an even higher margin of victory. Despite putting two touchdowns on the board early, Yukon and its flexbone offense put together a seemingly uninspired performance. “We didn’t fit right on those (two touchdowns),” Riggs said. “Again, if you don’t play really disciplined defense, that offense

is going to hurt you and it showed up in those two plays in particular.” The Millers’ two scores in the first quarter were outmatched by Jenks’ four. The Trojan offense kept up the tune throughout the game with four more touchdowns in the second period and two in the third. Jenks had a whopping 590 yards of total offense, 288 coming through the air, 302 on the ground. Stephen Kittleman was 12-for-16 with 288 yards and three touchdowns. Bo Estes was targeted three times collecting 103 yards. Justin Murphy came Continued to TROJANS, Page 2B

Jenks softball ended its season in the regional title game against Union. Photo/Hayden Tucker

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Riggs eyes consistency vs. Edmond Mem. By HAYDEN TUCKER

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Jenks looks to take its third win in a row Friday on the road against Edmond Memorial. Like the two opponents before, the Bulldogs (0-6) are having a down season. Memorial has yet to win a game despite coming close. Edmond North handed the Bulldogs a 21-20 loss week two. They took then-undefeated Westmoore to the brink of an upset with the 33-26 loss two weeks ago. And the bad losses have been bad. The season opener against Class 6A-II Stillwater was a 42-7 beat down. In its most recent game, Memorial was blanked by Norman 41-0. “Thye’ve struggled a little bit this year but they have some athletes,” Jenks head coach Keith Riggs said. “They took Westmoore right down to the wire. I think they’re certainly capable, as they start to put things together as they move through the year, they’ll be tougher and tougher.” Over the past two Fridays, Jenks has shown they can take care of business. The Trojans defeated Enid by 52 points on the road and carried that over last week in a 54-point win over Yukon. There should be little resistance from Jenks’ opponent once again this Friday, but the next week’s match up is looming. Traveling to Memorial is the first of a two-game road stand. Next Friday the Trojans make their way to Norman for an evenly matched battle of 6A powers.

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For some, two games on the road may rattle a team. Jenks has no problem making the two-hour journey. “There’s an advantage to being at home but our kids handle traveling really well,” Riggs said. “Once we arrive at a location it’s all routine from that point forward. I don’t see the travel part being a big issue.” For Jenks, things have been back to normal following the 1-3 start. First year starters have found their footing in the system and veteran players are continuing to impress. Riggs mentioned the receiving corps of Brandon Elrod, Justin Murphy and Bo Estes is meshing well. Will Cox is playing up to standards. Grant Lohr is shining in the other safety spot. “The things we saw in the summer and were excited about, we’re starting to see those come to reality as the guys get more comfortable in their roles,” Riggs said. After Memorial, the quality of teams Jenks plays against will improve. Norman (5-1), Edmond Santa Fe (4-2) and Westmoore (5-1) will be right there with the Trojans anxious about playoff seeding. Having consistency in how they approach the game, Riggs says, will be the key factor. “Teams are going to get better as we go through the last part of our season, all vying for a playoff spot,” he said. “There will be a lot of motivation on both sides. We’ve got to focus on us just like we have the last couple of weeks. Continue to get better.” Jenks travels to Edmond Memorial High School Friday to play the Bulldogs at 7 p.m.

Jenks took its third win of the season against Yukon. The Trojans look to make it three stright wins against Edmond Memorial. Photos/Hayden Tucker

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down with three receptions for 77 yards. The Trojans spread the wealth in rushing yards. Will Cox (76), Kobey Rogers (56), Griffin Forbes (54), and Brock Smith (51) led the way. Riggs called the game the most complete outing he’s seen his offense put together to this point. “Stephen Kittleman did a really good job,” he said. “We had a lot of receivers involved. Our receivers did a

great job of blocking which never shows up on the stat sheet but it’s so important to have a good running game, those guys blocking down field.” It was the second week in a row Jenks didn’t commit a turnover. Yukon, on the other hand, couldn’t keep a hold on the ball, turning the ball over five times. “Offensively we were very efficient,” Riggs said. “Got the benefit of some turn-

overs, allowed us some big scores. Our special teams did a great job, a couple of those were on special teams.” Yukon’s flexbone offense is notorious for getting out to a quick start. The two scores in the first quarter proved that. After, the Jenks defense held strong. The Millers didn’t connect on any of their six pass attempts. On 46 rushing tries, Yukon totaled 314 yards, an average of 6.8

yards per carry. “Defensively we got off to a bit of a slow start, kind of expected against that offense,” Riggs said. “I was really pleased with how our defense played after the first series. They really kind of settled in from that point on.” Jenks isn’t a finished product and they’ve been making the necessary moves to get

where they want to be. “We talk a lot about making progress every week,” Riggs said. “That’s the most important thing right now and we definitely did that this last week. We made some good strides, we’re playing more consistent now.” Jenks plays Edmond Memorial Friday on the road beginning at 7 p.m.

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Adison Morgan reaches up for the kill against Booker T. Washington. Photos/Hayden Tucker

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Kylie Rathbun (12) blocks an attempt, Mikiah Perdue (1) is at left.

Honda Figueroa sets up a teammate for a kill against Owasso.

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the first round and had little trouble taking down Owasso for the regional title. Everyone could tell the Lady Trojans were on another level. “We’ve had a rough few last games but just in practice we’ve been working so hard,” senior Sydney Williams said. “Both of those games I thought we clicked so well.” Jenks will need to move on without the help of Sophie Bufogle and Alison Montes. The two injuries forced the team to learn new rotations on the fly.

The injuries meant asking more from other players like Kylie Rathbun. The senior is always willing to do whatever is needed for the team. “Our serve receive was struggling a bit. I was thinking, how can I get two of my defensive specialists in six rotataions instead of just one DS for six rotations, the other for three. By putting Kylie on the outside, yes it makes us have a little bit smaller of a block although Kylie blocked some balls.” The mindset from the team going into the tournament was different. There

was a sense of urgency and determination among the players. “I don’t want to say it’s easy because you always have to work your butt off, even if you think it’s a team you can beat easily,” Williams said. “If you underestimate a team, they could always adjust something you weren’t ready for and then come back if you’re getting too cocky.” When it came down to it, the Lady Trojans took care of business. “I think they did a great job with their first ball side

out, they did a great job putting a ball away,” Smith said. “We’re doing it with kids playing in positions they don’t normally play which is awesome to show how versatile they are. They want to win, and they played hard.” A regional title was the best way to end the senior’s careers at Frank Herald Field House. “I was just really excited,” Williams said. “We’ve been watching film and preparing in practice a lot for it. They always talk about how it doesn’t really hit you until senior year, I didn’t believe it

but now I do. I’m just so excited because I went to state last year. I’ve been in the stands before and I want to win so bad.” Smith believes her team is ready for state. It may be an uphill battle, but they’ll do anything to get that taste of victory one more time. “They know we have to overcome some adversity, but I think they’re ready for it,” Smith said. “They finally got that taste of what it is to win. Now I think they’re just addicted to it and they want it.”

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only disrupted by the final score. The weather made its return to the area in the bottom of the first inning of the championship game against Union. Umpires called for a 30-minute lightning delay which eventually lasted nearly an hour. Players returned to the field and were about to resume action when officials called for another lightning delay, this time lasting an hour as well. The two-hour delay would end up helping nurse Pipkin’s arm to pitch for five innings. It was a tight contest between the Lady Trojans and Lady Redskins through five, Union had the upper hand 1-0. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Jenks allowed Union to build an insurmountable lead and lost 6-0. “Any time you give them more outs in an inning, bad things usually happen,” Williams said. “We gave them a little momentum by misplaying a couple of balls. They found a couple of gaps and before you turn around, they scored five runs.” The discrepancy in hits and runs scored significantly dropped from Ponca City to Union. The free flowing offense Jenks had against the Lady Wildcats wasn’t present in the championship game. “(Union’s) pitcher did just enough to keep us off balance,” Williams said. “We were impatient early. Went out trying to reach for pitches. I think one of our six outs, we went around the ball and hit it to the third baseman. We would leave groundballs and that’s not our style.” Williams says he wishes the offense would have helped Pipkin out along the way. “I feel really bad for Jordyn coming in, throwing the way she did. Down the stretch we didn’t give her as much run support as we would have liked to,” he said. The loss ends Jenks’ season at 20-13 and ends the careers of seniors on the team, which is what Williams will miss most. “I’m going to miss these seniors,” he said. “They’ve put in a lot of time around here. They’ve won a lot of games, they’re a good bunch to be around.”

Jenks ended its season in the regional tournament. The defeated Ponca City and Bartlesville, but lost to Union twice.

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Homecoming victory over Yukon

Griffin Forbes (6) attacks a gap in the Miller defense and runs the ball up the middle. Forbes racked up 54 rushing yards on six attempts. Will Cox gives the stiff arm to a Yukon defender. Cox led the Trojans in rushing yards with 76 on 11 carries. Photos/Kyle Salomon

Will Cox puts a thumb up as he trots into the endzone.

Justin Murphy and Bo Estes celebrate a touchdown.

Stephen Kittleman attempts an off-balance throw.

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Jenks celebrates homecoming Homecoming festivities took center stage last Friday, including the annual parade. Photos/ Drew Bethell

Pet of the Week Pinky Officer Boileau is back! Together with his friend Pinky they’re doing their part to help #paintjenks pink! Pinky is short but chonky and is 49 pounds of wiggly energy. Between one and two years old, she loves all of the people she meets and likes playing with other dogs her size and larger, but needs to be kept away from small dogs and cats. If you’d like to meet Pinky or any of her adoptable friends, call Jenks Animal Control at 918-299-6311 or email animalcontrol@jenksok.org #paintjenkspink #fightcancernotdogs

Hallowmarine set for Oklahoma Aquarium Children can get their sea legs and their sweet tooth satisfied with the Oklahoma Aquarium’s Hallowmarine event. Aquarium guests can follow the Trickor-Treat trail for candy and see the marine life in the facility’s exhibits. There will be a costume con-

test with a chance to win prizes. Guests can also get their face painted with their favorite animal and interact with some of the ocean’s creatures. Young children can explore the Coral Cove, a sweet and spooky play area with age-appropriate

games, candy and prizes. The event will take place on Oct. 31 and members may enter at 6 p.m. with non-members allowed to enter at 6:30 p.m. Final admission will be sold at 8:30 p.m. with trickor-treating concluding at 9 p.m.

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OBITUARY Glen H. “Peck” Allen Glen H. “Peck” Allen passed from this life surrounded by his loving family and caregivers on October 13, 2019 at the age of 92. “Peck” was born in Ada, Oklahoma on April 10, 1927 to parents Harry Webb Allen and Vera Alberta Matherly Allen. “Peck” was District Human Resources Manager for Sun Oil Company for 37 years until his retirement in 1993. He was a Tulsa resident for the entirety of his life and graduated from Daniel Webster High School, continuing his education at the University of Tulsa for his pursuit of additional opportunities. He enlisted in the United States Navy on February 2, 1946 and was honorably discharged on August 8, 1946 in San Francisco, California returning to Tulsa, Oklahoma to begin his life with his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Edna Lee (Scroggin) Allen who he married on April 12, 1946. “Peck” and Edna shared 59 wonderful years together, traveling all over the world and enjoying their life until her death in a courageous battle with cancer on March 4,

2005. In December 2005 he married Merilyn Lindsey. “Peck” was described by his family as the entertainer who loved everyone. He even managed the Cimarron Ballroom for 15 years to further accent the entertainment side of his personality. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Red Fork Square Dancing Club and attended the Winnetka Heights Baptist Church. He loved to travel and was an avid golfer who actually could claim two (2) holes-in-one in his lifetime. His family remembers fondly his devotion to them and the love that he displayed with everyone he met. He is survived by wife Merilyn, one brother, J.W. Allen, one daughter, Glenda Kay

Morgans and husband Phil of Jenks, one son, Stephen Lee Allen and wife Meredith of Tulsa, and one brother-in-law, Don Scroggin who was more like a brother. Seven grandchildren: Angela Johnson and husband Matt, Becky Vogt and husband Lee, Matt Allen and wife Lisa, Brad Morgans, Nate Morgans and wife Shannon, Josh Allen and wife Jessie, Nick Morgans and wife Keli, nineteen great-grandchildren and five greatgreat- grandchildren. Merilyn has 4 children: Becky Butler and husband Dan, David Lindsey and wife Sherry, Lee Lindsey and wife Christy, and Laura Dooley and husband Jeff. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna, grandson Phillip Bradley, and two brothers Ed Allen and Gene Allen. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Edna Lee Allen. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Hargrove – Marker Funeral & Cremation Service, Jenks, Oklahoma. Memories can be shared at their site:

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Jenks High School orchestra performs fall concert The Jenks High School orchestra performed its fall concert last week at the Jenks High School Performing Arts Center. Photos/Drew Bethell

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