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MEDICATING AND EDUCATING Main Street Meds opened its doors Sept. 30 and is focused on helping those in the Jenks area. Read the story on Page 7A.
Former City Manager, Mayor and City Council Member, Mike Tinker set Jenks on a path of success with his service to the community. Getting the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks was one of his biggest successes. Photo Illustration/Jinger Wiesman
POWERFUL LEGACY
Former Jenks City Manager, Mayor, Council Member Mike Tinker passes away By KYLE SALOMON
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Riverwalk or no Simon Premium Outlets coming here without the aquarium and that is all because of Mike.” Oklahoma House of Representative Lonnie Sims said Tinker dedicated his life to public service in serving the City of Jenks, Sand Springs and Collinsville. “He was instrumental in the construction of the Creek Turnpike, ensuring long-term freeway access to Jenks. He developed the Oklahoma Aquarium, leading the way to the first commercial development along the Jenks riverfront and he helped shepherd Jenks through more than a decade of unprecedented residential growth and revitalization of Jenks’ historic Main Street.” Several decades ago, Tinker was the owner of the Jenks Restaurant on Main Street, along with his brother. After hearing that then Jenks City Manager Randy Ewing was trying to turn Main
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Do you ever drive into Jenks, look at the Oklahoma Aquarium, the Riverwalk Crossing or the Simon Premium Outlets sign and wonder how all that happened to come to Jenks? Answer: two words, one name. Mike Tinker. Tinker, who served as Jenks City Manager, Jenks Mayor and Jenks City Council Member throughout the past three decades, passed away Nov. 19 following a battle with cancer. Tinker was currently serving as Assistant City Manager in Sand Springs. He also served on the Board of Directors with the Indian Nation Council of Governments. Tinker was well-known for his professionalism, compassion and dedication to every community he served. On top of Jenks and Sand Springs,
The holiday season is officially underway in Jenks with the annual Christmas Parade having taken place Saturday. See the photos on Pages 5B, 6B and 7B.
Sixth Jenks High School student this year earns perfect ACT score
The Jenks football team advacned to the 6A-1 state championship game with a win over Moore Friday. Read the story on Page 1B.
Mike Tinker Tinker also served in the Collinsville Municipal Government for several years. “I’ve known Mike for three years and he is a really smart, funny and kind person,” Jenks Mayor Robert Lee said. “He devoted his life to serving the City of Jenks. The Oklahoma Aquarium is arguably the most important legacy he gave the City of Jenks. There would be no
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Nathan Stephani became the sixth Jenks High School student with a perfect score on the ACT. Stephani, a junior, recorded a 36 on his first time taking the ACT. He had taken it prior, but this was the first one that counted. He took it in the seventh grade as part of the Duke talent identification program
and he took a mock ACT last year. “It was always kind of my goal to get 36,” Stephani said. “As I was preparing, I had that intention of, shoot high and even if I don’t quite reach it, I’ll still do well on it. It was a pleasant surprise to get it back and have a 36.” Stephani said that, while he was taking the test, things came natuContinued to ACT, Page 5A
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Street into a one-way street, he approached long-time friend Vic Vreeland about running for City Council to fight against Ewing. “He was fired up and wanted to go in and make some changes,” Vreeland said with a chuckle. “I told him to calm down, but I felt it was a good idea to run for Council with him. We both were elected and then ironically he and Randy Ewing ended up becoming best friends.” Main Street never became a one-way street. In the mid-1990’s, the City of Tulsa was set to vote on a new aquarium that would be located at 71st St. and Riverside Dr., but the city voted it down allowing for an opportunity for another city to jump on board. “I remember Mike called me and said did you hear Tulsa voted the aquarium down,” Vreeland said. “He said I want to go after it and Continued to TINKER, Page 5A
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Fox named Oklahoma Assistant Principal of the Year Jenks Public Schools, in conjunction with the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA), announced on Friday that Eric Fox of Jenks High School has been named the 2019 Oklahoma Assistant Principal of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP), a professional association of CCOSA. Fox serves as Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning at Jenks High School. “I am honored and humbled by this opportunity to tell the story of incredibly dedicated instructional leaders from across Oklahoma who serve as assistant principals,” said Fox. “The role they play in
students’ lives, in hallways, cafeterias and gymnasiums, in supporting staff and investing in their communities is a demanding one, but a true labor of love.” Fox, who spent time as a teacher and a coach at Jenks High School before becoming a principal, has held his current position for eight years and leads efforts at JHS in increasing awareness of diversity, promoting safety and well-being, and improving learning outcomes. He shares resources with his staff through a weekly Podcast-of-the-Week (POW), facilitates staff and student book studies, has created a student internship course and helps connects seniors with local busi-
nesses as part of the ICAP (Individual Career Academic Plan) implementation at JHS. Over the last two years, Fox has played an integral role in organizing PrepYou, the JHS Senior Conference in which seniors attend a series of sessions to help prepare them for life after high school. “Eric is an outstanding principal who cares so deeply about students,” said Dr. Stacey Butterfield, Superintendent at Jenks Public Schools. “He works diligently to engage young people and provide the best possible educational experience, sets high expectations and takes pride in encouraging, assisting, and providing direction for teachers and staff mem-
bers.” “Eric embodies the drive for excellence that resonates with so many in the Jenks community,” said David Beiler, Site Principal at Jenks High School. “His passion for students and learning is evident in all that he does. Mr. Fox fully leverages his numerous talents to serve others, and I couldn’t be more excited to see him recognized as the state assistant principal of the year.” With 3,400 students at Jenks High School, Fox has coordinated efforts to establish standards-based approaches to assessments and portfolio-based finals. “School leadership isn’t about a title or a position, but the ability to foster relationships,”
stated Fox. “I am committed to building and maintaining relationships among students, staff and the larger community to leverage every resource available for the pursuit of excellence in all facets of school life.” Fox will be recognized as the Oklahoma Assistant Principal of the Year by CCOSA and the OASSP at the CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference in June 2020. He will also be recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) at the NASSP National Principal Conference in July 2020 and is eligible to become one of three finalists to be named as contenders for the National Assistant
Principal of the Year award. A judging panel will choose finalists based on their written applications, data provided and letters of recommendation, according to the National Association for Secondary School Principals. “Assistant principals play a pivotal role in leading and supporting schools, and Eric Fox is an excellent example of the hard work, dedication, and creativity that principals across Oklahoma are applying to their work every day,” said Will Parker, OASSP executive director. “We are proud to recognize him as a role model for his school community and all Oklahoma school leaders.”
Arrests made after Jenks Campus Police finds guns, drugs By HAYDEN TUCKER
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Three are in custody today after Jenks Campus Police found a suspicious vehicle containing guns and illegal drugs. Before noon this morning, Jenks campus police received a call about a suspicious vehicle between the freshman academy and the Sharp Center. Campus police arrived
on scene and authorities say they quickly discovered three people, one adult and two juveniles, along with two guns and illegal drugs. The three individuals were taken into police custody and campus police secured the scene. The names and identities of the three individuals have not been released. The juveniles are not Jenks students.
Neither the high school nor the freshman academy went on lockdown during the time. School officials say they felt no need after campus police secured the scene. “Certain instances where there is a potential threat where we would put our building or several of our buildings on lockdown,” Jenks Public Schools communications director Rob Loeber said.
“We didn’t go on lockdown in this case simply because as soon as campus police were there, they were taken into custody and the weapons were not a threat. Because campus police were on scene and secured the scene quickly, there was no need for a lockdown. The school day continued as normal from there.” Jenks Public Schools issued this statement to
parents and faculty: “Shortly before noon this morning, Jenks Campus Police officers spotted and approached a suspicious vehicle between the Freshman Academy and the Sharp Center,” the statement read. “Officers discovered three individuals inside the vehicle. As officers secured the scene, they discovered two guns and illegal drugs inside the vehicle. Jenks
Campus Police officers immediately took all three individuals into custody. There was no lock down issued for the Freshman Academy or any buildings on Central Campus because law enforcement immediately controlled the scene and all individuals involved. With the suspects in custody, the school day will continue as normal.”
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The annual “Lights On” event took place Thursday with meteorologist Travis Meyer and the Jenks vocal music department highlighting the night. Photos/Hayden Tucker
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HEARING FROM THE OWNER’S BOX Hello Jenks, America! I sure hope everyone had a great weekend here in our wonderful community. It is finally Thanksgiving week. Thanksgiving was late this year on the calendar with it being Nov. 28, but nevertheless, it is here, and it is time to eat and be thankful. I know for me, there are many things to be thankful for every year with my family and friends, I have everything I need, but there has been an addition to my list of things to be thankful for this year and that is the community of Jenks. I never dreamed of owning my own newspaper and certainly never dreamed of owning one in my hometown, but God has blessed me with this opportunity, and it has been truly amazing thus far. Having the chance to inform the citizens of Jenks on what is happening in their community has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I look forward to continuing to
grow and watch this community grow with all the wonderful and exciting things happening right now. Thank you Jenks for accepting us here at the Jenks Tribune and allowing us to tell stories of what is going on in our town. There is a sadness that is blanketing Jenks with the passing of former City Manager, Mayor and Council Member Mike Tinker. Mike lost his battle with cancer Nov. 19, but his impact on this town is immeasurable. I never had the opportunity to meet Mike in person, but after speaking with numerous people who knew him well and hearing stories of
his experiences and his legacy he left here in Jenks, there is no question in my mind that Jenks would not be where it is today without Mike Tinker. Whether it was the Oklahoma Aquarium coming to town, the revitalization of Main Street or the initial talks with Simon Premium Outlets about building a mall here, Mike Tinker’s impact on this city has allowed Jenks to transform into the future like a stampede of buffalo barreling down a hilly pasture. Two annual events took place in Jenks this past week to help get the holiday season underway here in town. First, it was Lights On, which took place on Main Street in Jenks. Meteorologist Travis Meyer made his way to Jenks to help get the holiday lights turned on as Jenks vocal music students sang and danced for everyone’s entertainment. The weather was cold and wet, but that didn’t stop people from coming out and enjoying the festive event.
Second, the Christmas Parade took place Saturday morning in downtown Jenks. Many area people lined the streets and many took part in the annual parade with holiday spirit at the forefront of the day. The Jenks football team is back in a usual spot after beating Moore Friday in the 6A-1 semifinals in Edmond. The Trojans will take on Owasso for the 6A-1 gold ball Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at the campus of University of Central Oklahoma. Congratulations Jenks on another opportunity in the state championship game. Well, that is all for today folks. I sure hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoys plenty of food, but most importantly, remembers to give thanks for all they are thankful for here in Jenks, America. Thank you for reading an I hope you enjoy the Jenks Tribune. Sincerely, Kyle Salomon ksalomon@jenkstribune.com
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get that thing put in Jenks. I said, ‘What? I don’t know about that Mike.’ He was adamant about it. I never would have pushed for it if it wasn’t for Mike. “It has been an amazing thing for Jenks since it has been here and what it has done for the riverfront here is incredible. I’m going to tell you right now, the Oklahoma Aquarium would not be in Jenks if it wasn’t for Mike Tinker. They should put a statue of him down there next to that facility.” Services took place Tuesday at St. Bernard of Clairvaux with a Rosary taking place Sunday.
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rally for him. “I never felt too rushed, I felt pretty comfortable the whole time,” he said. “Afterwards I was
talking to other people and they said they felt rushed in the math section which is one I felt really good about. That helped boost my confi-
Mike Tinker served in the Jenks, Sand Springs and Collinsville municipal governments during his politcal career. He also owned the Jenks Restaurant on Main Street for several decades. Photos/Courtesy
dence again a little bit.” Most of Stephani’s preparation was for the PSAT. He planned for the October ACT in conjunction with his PSAT preparation. After his perfect score, he has no plans to take
the test again but will take the SAT. He hasn’t made his mind up yet, but as of now he’s looking at Georgetown, Stanford and the University of Southern California. Stephani says he’d like
to go into the medical field, potentially oncology. After his hard work and confidence, Stephani could hardly bare the wait to see his score. After over two weeks of deliberation,
he woke up at 6 a.m. to see his score when it was first posted. “I woke up early to check the results,” he said. “I was excited but it hadn’t quite hit me yet because it was six in the morning.”
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MEDICATING, EDUCATING Main Street Meds gives Jenks citizens new way of medicating By KYLE SALOMON
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Starting a business is always risky. Starting a business in an industry as young as cannabis adds a different level of risk. Kyle Hensley and Keith Gissendaner have taken the plunge and put a dispensary in Jenks, located at 310 W. Main St. The new store, “Main Street Meds”, opened Sept. 30 and has seen success thus far. “It has been great,” Hensley said. “Jenks has been great, very supportive. There has been a little bit of a learning curve starting out, but for the most part, it has been great.” Hensley said he liked the Jenks location when he was looking for a place for his new store. “The building is in a great location in Jenks. We wanted to find a building that wasn’t saturated by other stores. This is the perfect building for a dispensary, and it is in a safe area. We looked in other parts of town, but this location was the best place by far. We had a lot of people say no because there is still a stigma with this industry and people have concerns.” Gissendaner said most of the stigma surrounding cannabis comes from lack of education. “It is nice that people can finally get it safely and know what they are getting. The stigmas surrounding cannabis comes mostly from a lack of knowledge. It is medicine and people use it everyday for medicine. The industry is still very young and educating people that it’s a medicine sets us apart from others in this area.” Hensley said getting to this point has been a slow process for the industry and it has given hope to people in multiple ways. “We are here to help people. People are gaining power to medicate
The new dispensary in Jenks, Main Street Meds, opened its doors Sept. 30. It is located at 310 W. Main St. Photo/Kyle Salomon themselves and 91% of U.S. population wants to legalize cannabis across the country. As the owner, I’ve been a long-time cannabis enthusiast who didn’t expect to see the laws change in Oklahoma. I know from personal experience that cannabis can be one of the best remedies people have to manage a vari-
ety of conditions.” Hensley said he has seen cannabis change people’s lives for the good. “For many years I’d read of success stories from people across the country with different ailments who chose cannabis over other treatment options. You can’t keep something good a secret for too
long. Now that our state has the opportunity to finally experience the benefits of this miraculous plant in a way that is legally and medically approved is so exciting. We are seeing the stigma lift as science proves the benefits and more and more people give their own testimonies.” Hensley said canna-
bis provides people a way to get off opioids and the dangers that come with those drugs. “It’s absolutely helping people get off of harmful opioids with side effects, and it gives people who were self-medicating with alcohol a much safer non-toxic choice for relief. I have seen so many lives negatively
affected by alcohol and addictive pills, including family members who have overdosed.” Hensley said Main Street Meds allows people a chance to medicate themselves and educate themselves while doing it. “For me, opening the store is all about creating a comfortable environment where patients feel safe asking questions and learning about cannabis and the different products that can make a positive difference in their overall quality of life. They can finally enjoy cannabis with confidence, unlike in the past with an unregulated black market, as all of our products are tested to ensure safety and potency. People appreciate being able to consistently buy reliable natural medicine. Our staff is here to educate and guide beginners as they learn what helps with the individual needs, and that is often our favorite interaction, teaching new patients and helping them navigate and understand what’s available.” Hensley added that he carries a variety of products in his store. “I chose to carry a wide array of products, not just the traditional flower people are familiar with, but also a huge variety of edibles, along with tinctures and transdermal lotions that have genuine medical properties and applications. We have a website setup for online ordering at MainStreetMeds.com, allowing for To-Go orders to be picked up at the Drive Thru window, which is great for anyone with limited mobility, or just the convenience. The Jenks community and the City of Jenks have been outstanding, and I hope we can serve the patients in Jenks for many years to come.”
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 together 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. If interested in hav-
ing a benefit night at the Garage, call 918-2967239 or email garageriverside@halsmith.com and ask for Luther or Whitney.
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A large departed senior class for Jenks boys basketball will see a need for players to step into new, important roles. The Trojans face an unusual predicament this season in that it offloaded a large number of last season’s team in graduation, yet there will be another big senior class this season. Players who had to share the load or had no playing time will be asked to step up this season. The 2019-20 Jenks team features seven seniors, three juniors and four sophomores for an eclectic mix of experience and fresh talent. For a player like Ike Houston, taking on a bigger role will come seamlessly. “He does a lot of facilitating out there on the floor for our guys, kind of an extension of our staff,” coach Clay Martin said. “We need him to be a little more aggressive scoring the basketball this year. He was a really good facilitator last year with Blake (Seacat) but he’s got to shoulder some of that scoring this year.” Anfernee Nelson will enter this season a twoyear starter for the Trojans. He should slide in well next to Houston offensively given their time spent on the court. “He’s a 6-feet-4 kid on the wing that is really athletic, really tough and strong around the basket,” Martin said. “Usually draws the opponent’s best scorer. There’s no greater teacher than experience and both of those guys have two years.” For some, this season will be the chance to prove they belong. Continued to ROLES, Page 2B
“We’ve been a very good rebounding program for 15 years and I think that’s got to stick with us because that can help you.” -Clay Martin Jenks boys basketball coach
Justin Murphy reaches out for a catch. Murphy pulled in six receptions for 172 yards. Photo/Hayden Tucker
Trojans handle Moore, will face Owasso for title By HAYDEN TUCKER
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EDMOND – In the first two games of the playoffs, winning big has been routine for Jenks football. Mustang proved to be no match for the Trojans despite hosting the 55-28 game. Moore’s star tandem of Daniel Hishaw Jr. and Jayce Gardner fell victim to a motivated Jenks defense in Friday’s 48-20 game. For a team that began the season in rocky waters, a championship appearance paints a different picture of the 2019 Trojans. “It feels awesome (to make the
championship game),” Senior Grant Lohr said. “Especially starting out 1-3 and everyone saying, ‘where’s Jenks?’ I really think we proved a point tonight.” The Lions entered the matchup fresh from upsetting number-one seeded Edmond Santa Fe in the first round 41-28. Jenks ensured their Cinderella run ended in the semifinals by stopping up what they do best. “Our main goal was to stop the run and I think we did that. Their quarterback throwing the ball isn’t very good and we knew that,” said Lohr, who was
responsible for one of Hishaw’s two interceptions. Hishaw and Gardner lit up the stat sheet against the Wolves, but against Jenks, they were hard to be found. Hishaw, a University of Kansas commit, was 11-for-27 with 186 yards and one touchdown. He rushed 11 times for 54 yards. Gardner, who had 284 yards against Santa Fe, was limited to just 42 on 11 attempts. The Trojans forced two Lion fumbles but only lost one to Drake Vannoy. Continued to BOUND, Page 2B
Jenks athletes sign letters of intent
Braxton Scott takes a bump from a Tulsa Edison defender during a preseason scrimmage. Jenks basketball begins its season Dec. 3 at home against Tulsa Webster. Photo/Hayden Tucker
Several Jenks athletes signed letters of intent with respective colleges. Above, four Lady Trojans signed to play at the next level. Makenna Burch (left) - Tulsa, Trinity Jackson (second from left) and Sydney Ellis (right) - NEO, Haley Meely (second from right)- Drury University. See more on page 3B. Photo/Coutesy Jenks Public Schools
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As a team, Moore had 295 total yards of offense, a far cry from Jenks’ 493. The Trojan offense has been flowing in the playoff setting. Stephen Kittleman was as efficient as ever against the Lions, going 9-for-12 with 203 yards and one touchdown. Justin Murphy was Kittleman’s target of choice, pulling down six receptions for 172 yards. Will Cox followed up his
150-rushing yard performance against Mustang with 122 yards on 18 carries. Jenks got help on the ground from Kobey Rogers who stepped up with 107 rushing yards. After the game, Jenks didn’t know who they would see in the state championship game as Owasso vs. Broken Arrow was to be played Saturday night. Nevertheless, confidence never wavered.
“Great preparation and hard work is what it’s going to take (to win the championship),” Lohr said. “I think we can win it all no matter who it is. I really think we can.” Jenks will see Owasso in the state championship game at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond Dec. 7. Owasso is undefeated and took down Broken Arrow 42-27 in the semifinals.
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Chase Martin manned the bench last season as the Trojan’s sixth man during his freshman campaign. This year the 6-feet-5 sophomore will have the opportunity to up his scoring from eight points per game a year ago. “He’s a kid that’s going to have the chance to play, and play a lot,” Clay Martin said. “And he’s got to score the ball this year.” As with Houston, Nelson and Martin, Jenks has the height advantage from the top down of the roster. Of the 13 players, nine have registered heights of 6-feet-2 or above, Noah Borchers tops the list at 6-feet-7. As with every team in Trojan basketball past, rebounding will be a staple in the team’s identity. Over the preseason Jenks proved they’ll have no problem filling up the stat sheet. “I love that we’re rebounding really hard right now,” Martin said. “We’ve been a very good rebounding program for 15 years and I think that’s got to stick with us because that can help you.” Once a Jenks player pulls down a missed shot, it’s off to the races. The Trojans have no problem scoring in transition. It’s when the game slows down that they see a difference. “We’ve got to be able to score a little bit better when it’s a five-on-five game,” Martin said. “In transition, those baskets come easy. But we’ve got to be able to score a little better when it’s a fiveon-five, fourth quarter with three minutes to go, can we get the shot we want? I think that’s an area we’ve committed to try to improve them.” With this team’s mentality, creating offense shouldn’t be hard. Over the course of the preseason the Trojans have excelled in sharing the ball, maybe excelling too much. “I love how unselfish they are, sometimes to a fault,” Martin said. “Sometimes we turn down some good shots because we’re being too unselfish, but I love that they’re looking for each other, I love that they’re willing to make the extra pass.” Jenks has the right mix of youth and experience, length and IQ, rebounding and scoring. Putting it all together will be their first, and biggest, test. “We’re anxious to see those kids,” Martin said. “It’s their moment now. What’re they going to do with it?”
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Eight Jenks athletes to play at collegiate level
Eight Jenks athletes signed letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. Four soccer players and four basketball players signed on Nov. 13. Top left: Trinity Nail (left) signed to play soccer with Northeastern State University. Hayley Garcia (right) signed with Webster University for soccer as well. Bottom left: Will Edwards (left) and Noah Gonsalves (right) sign to play soccer with the University of Tulsa. Above: Basketball players Makenna Burch, Trinity Jackson, Sydney Ellis and Haley Meely pose after signing with their respective colleges. Photos/Courtesy of Jenks Public Schools
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Quarterback Stephen Kittleman hands the ball to Will Cox. Kittleman was 9-for-12 with 203 yards and one touchdown. Cox carried the ball 18 times for 122 yards and two scores. Photos/Hayden Tucker
The Trojan defense works together to tackle the Moore ball handler. Jenks defeated Moore 48-20 Friday to move on to the state championship game against Owasso.
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HOLIDAY SEASON UNDERWAY Jenks kicks off festivities with annual parade
The annual Christmas Parade in Jenks took place Saturday in downtown. People lined the streets to wave at Santa Claus and many others as they made their way down the streets to kick off the holiday season. See more Christmas Parade photos on Pages 6B and 7B. Photos/Hayden Tucker
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Community leaders, city officials and state representatives participated in the annual Christmas Parade Saturday in Jenks. Photos/Hayden Tucker
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The Jenks first responders, police and fire departments, particpated in the annual Christmas Parade Saturday in downtown. The first responders make it a point to join in in the fun every year. Photos/Hayden Tucker
2 Corinthians 9:15 - Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
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