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19 YEARS

of ‘Stephen Week’

EAGLE WATCH AT JENKS HS Bird watchers gathered Saturday at Jenks for the Eagle Watch and Raptor Rally. See on Page 2.

Professional dance choregrapher Stephen Casey works with current Jenks High School musical theatre students last week, as they prepare for their production of “Seussical the Musical” in early March. Photo/Kyle Salomon

Star choreographer, Stephen Casey, has taught Jenks High musical theatre students for nearly two decades JENKS GIRLS BEAT OWASSO AT HOME The Jenks girls basketball team beat Owasso Tuesday at home. Read the story on Page 5.

By KYLE SALOMON

ksalomon@jenkstribune.com

Jenks High School is well-known for many things.

From athletics to academics, Jenks leaves a mark everywhere it goes and

that includes musical theatre.

Every year in late February or early March, Jenks High School delivers “magic” with its musical productions put on by the vocal music department.

One of the reasons for the success of the musicals is the dance instruction the

Chamber board endorses passage of Jenks Schools’ bond

By LANE CASTLEBERRY

Jenks Chamber of Commerce

PET OF THE WEEK The Pet of the Week this week is Emmy. Read about Emmy on Page 9.

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The Jenks Chamber of Commerce board of directors has endorsed passage of Jenks Public Schools’ Feb. 11 bond issues.

The two bonds, totaling $12.487 million, are not projected to increase property taxes.

“It’s always a great decision to invest in the future of our students and in Jenks,” said Heather Turner, chair of the Chamber’s board of directors. “Our great school system is one of our community’s greatest competitive advantages in attracting residents and quality businesses.”

Voters will have two items on the ballot addressing district-wide equipment, facilities management equipment and repairs, printing improvements, technology, textbooks and media, and transportation.

Additionally, the bonds will address classroom and instructional space in addition to Freshmen Academy classroom renovations and upgrades.

“Jenks Public Schools is an invaluable partner in growing a stronger Jenks,” said Chamber president Josh Driskell. “A ‘yes’ vote is a vote to continue investing in Jenks, in the future and our economy.”

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. Early voting will take place at the Tulsa County Election Board on Feb. 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

students receive from professional choreographer Stephen Casey, who has instructed some of the top musical theatre performers in the world over the past three-plus decades.

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Jenks Tribune announces winners of inaugural Readers’ Choice Awards

By KYLE SALOMON

ksalomon@jenkstribune.com

Earlier this month, the Jenks Tribune unveiled the first-ever “Jenks Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards”.

The series is designed to create some post-holiday excitement in January and also allow the Jenks Tribune readers and community to share their input on who they believe is the best at what they do in their specific industry.

The Tribune listed 31 categories and gave the community four weeks to share their opinions on their favorite businesses in Jenks.

Each category was listed in alphabetical order and was posted in the printed version of the Jenks Tribune, the e-edition and in a tab on the website.

More than 600 people voted in the inaugural Readers’ Choice

Awards.

The 31 categories were animal hospital, antique shop, assisted living center, automotive repair, bank, bar, child care center, chiropractor, clothing boutique, convenient store, dance studio, dentist, dessert place, donut shop, entertainment venue, fast food, fitness

center, florist, grocery store, hair stylist, health care center, heating and air service, insurance agency, liquor store, music studio, nail salon, optometrist, pet groomer, pharmacy, physician and restaurant.

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Eagle watch, raptor rally takes place at Jenks High School Local bird watchers invaded Jenks High School Saturday for the Eagle Watch and Raptor Rally. People of all ages came for free educational programs and live raptors Saturday. Birders started with an outdoor eagle watch on the Jenks pedestrian bridge before moving to Jenks High School for the remainder of the event.

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Sims files legislation to support peer-to-peer car rental industry SUBMITTED

Special to the Jenks Tribune

State Rep. Lonnie Sims (R-Jenks) has filed legislation that will support fair and equitable regulation of the budding peer-topeer rental car industry. Oklahoma, like many states, has seen the dramatic growth of car rental companies that allow customers to

rent automobiles directly from owners and pay through a smartphone app.

House Bill 3655 would support the growth of these peer-to-peer platforms by establishing clarity regarding regulations and taxation.

The bill would: • Require all automobiles rented on peer-topeer platforms to have valid insurance;

• Clarify that cars rented on peer-to-peer platforms are subject to the Oklahoma Vehicle Rental Tax and Oklahoma sales taxes; and • Clarify that vehicles rented through peer-topeer platforms may operate lawfully at Oklahoma airports so long as the relevant peer-to-peer company and airport have

reached a vendor agreement.

“This is an exciting new industry that is going to be around for a long time,” Sims said.

“Our goal is to make sure there is clarity about how these businesses are regulated so they can continue their growth while taking responsibility for insuring their vehicles, pay-

ing taxes and playing by the same rules as other rental car companies.”

“As peer-to-peer businesses grow, our role is to make sure we have fair rules and regulations in place to ensure consumer safety, compliance with Oklahoma laws and a fair marketplace,” Sims said.

Lonnie Sims State Rep. (R-Jenks)

Friday, January 31, 2020 Blood drive set for Monday

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Elected officials speak at Legislative Breakfast

STAFF REPORTS Jenks Tribune

The Jenks Community Blood Drive will take place from noon to 6 p.m.

Monday at the Jenks City Hall Community Room, 211 N. Elm St. The American Red Cross is hosting the event. To make an appointment, call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter “jenks”.

A photo I.D. is required.

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The Jenks Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Legislative Briefing Breakfast of 2020 on Jan 24. Attendees heard from State Representatives Sheila Dills and Lonnie Sims, as well as State Senator Allison IkleyFreeman. Pictured from left to right: Ikley Freeman, Sims, Dills and Josh Driskell, President and CEO of the Jenks Chamber of Commerce.

Remaining dates include Feb. 28, March 27, April 24 and May 22. The breakfasts begin at 7:30 a.m. Photo/Courtesy of Lane Castleberry, Jenks Chamber of Commerce

POLICE LOGS INCIDENT REPORTS Jan. 20 through Jan. 26 DUI-100 N ELM ST Officers observed the driver, who identified himself as Thang Piang, to have an odor of alcoholic beverages coming from his breath and person.

DUI-500 W MAIN Officers came into contact with driver Timmy Harjo. Upon making contact with Timmy, officers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage about his breath and person.

WARRANT ARREST-11100 S

HWY 75 Records check returned with a confirmed warrant out of Creek County. Officers, then informed Nicholas Gourd of the warrant.

BURGLARY FROM AUTO-400 BLOCK N ELM ST The suspect(s) burglarized the victim’s 2018 Toyota 4Runner SUV. The suspect(s) fraudulently used the victim’s debit cards at QuikTrip located at 712 S Elm St. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CREDIT CARD-1006 W MAIN ST Officers were dis-

patched to the above address in reference to a fraudulent use of a commercial account.

BURGLARY FROM AUTO-600 BLOCK E MAIN ST Broke vehicle’s windows and entered vehicle with the intent to steal items.

MVA-HIT & RUN -PROPERTY DAMAGE-11600 S ELM ST Suspect was passing the victims vehicle and ran into the passenger side of her Land Rover.

Then the suspect kept driving Southbound down Elm Street.

DUI - LIQUOR OR DRUGS-2ND OR SUBSEQUENT-300 N ELM Officers smelled a strong odor of what is commonly associated with alcohol coming from Bo Turner’s person and breath. Bo had red watery eyes, and had a slightly slurred speech.

WARRANT CHARGE-410 E MAIN ST Officers made contact with the driver, Jay Plummer. Plummer had a confirmed outstanding warrant through the City of Jenks for Failure to Appear.

MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY-OVER $2500-1280 RIVERWALK TER Unknown suspect unlawfully rammed a gate with his/her vehicle and left the scene.

ARRESTS NICHOLAS GOURD 1/24/2020; WARRANT CREEK COUNTY; OBSTRUCTING OFFICER TIMMY HARJO 1/25/2020; DRIVING W/ LICENSE CANC/ SUSP/REVOKED, DUI, FAILURE TO STOP AT STOP SIGN LECURTIS JOYCE 1/23/2020; UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CREDIT CARD

OBTAINING PROPERTY BY TRICK OR DECEPTION THANG PIANG 1/26/2020; DUI JAY PLUMMER 1/21/2020 WARRANT FTA LIAN TUANG 1/26/2020; ABUSE BY CARETAKER BO TURNER 1/21/2020; DUI, TRANSPORTING OPEN CONTAINERLIQUOR, FAILURE TO CARRY INSURANCE VERIF, DRIVING W/ LICENSE CANC/ SUSP/REVOKED, FAIL TO DISPLAY CURR TAG

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HEARING FROM THE OWNER’S BOX Hello Jenks, America!

I hope everyone had a wonderful week here in our great community.

As usual with this time of year, the weather is a rollercoaster ride with the mild temperature and sunshine days giving way to cold air, wind and rain in less than 24 hours.

One thing you can count on in Oklahoma is the fickleness of the weather except in July and August when you can almost guarantee temperatures nearing triple digits.

As many of you know, former NBA and Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna passed away suddenly and tragically Sunday as they and seven other people were taking Bryant’s helicopter to Gianna’s basketball game in another part of the greater Los Angeles area.

Bryant was never my favorite athlete or favorite basketball player, but as I watched him throughout his career, I became more and more impressed with his ability to win basketball games.

Bryant was obviously super-talented when it

came to the game he loved, but that is not what made him the success he was on and off the court.

His hunger to win was the greatest I have ever witnessed in professional sports. Bryant seemed like he hated the feeling of losing more than he loved the feeling of winning.

He spent countless hours in the gym refining his craft, but his grit and determination to be the best were unmatched, which is what allowed him to become a five-time NBA champion with the Lakers.

As I watched this amazing athlete have success on the basketball court throughout my childhood, I saw him become something else as his career progressed. Bryant became a family man.

He was a husband and a father, and he deeply loved his family and that shined in the latter years of playing career.

It’s the love for his family that eventually would drive him to take his personal helicopter everywhere around the L.A. area to avoid traffic and allow him to spend more time with his wife and children.

When he retired in 2016, Bryant did not stop pushing for greatness. Once his playing career was done, his philanthropic career began, and he attacked that with the same gusto that he attacked basketball.

When describing Kobe Bryant in one word, the word “fierce” comes to mind. I have never seen a more fierce competitor in my life.

I grew up a San Antonio Spurs fan and watched time after time of him taking down the Spurs in the NBA Playoffs and as much as I hated to watch Bryant kill my Spurs, I had to respect the greatness.

A cool story I recently heard following the passing of Bryant, was the last high school team to beat Bryant while he was a senior

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in high school was Jenks High School in 1995 at a tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The Renzi Stone-led Trojans took down Bryant and handed him his final loss in the high school ranks.

Stone told the Tulsa World in the story they did several years ago that he had run into Bryant at an event and he went to him and said you probably won’t remember me, but … and before Stone could finish, Bryant smiled really big knew exactly who he was and he remembered that game like it had happened yesterday.

If that doesn’t tell you the type of person Kobe Bryant was, I don’t know what will.

Bryant attacked basketball like we all should attack life.

Thank you Kobe for the memories. May you, Gianna and the other seven who perished Sunday in the awful tragedy rest in peace.

That is all for today folks. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy the Jenks Tribune.

Sincerely, Kyle Salomon ksalomon@jenkstribune.com

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REACH FOR THE SKY

By HAYDEN TUCKER

htucker@jenkstribune.com

It was difficult to see during Jenks girls basketball’s six game losing streak what it all meant.

Staring at a 5-8 record, with everything on the court seeming out of sorts, the Lady Trojans appeared to be heading for a lost season. But after defeating Owasso by more than 50 points Tuesday night, it’s clear what that time of trial and tribulation was for.

“I think the adversity when we went through that six game losing streak against really good teams is the opportunity to grow, to fight through some attitude and body language things, to fight through some coaching things we needed to correct,” coach Mike Acord said. “I think the girls all approached it with the right mindset. They learned through it, they stayed connected together, they fought through.”

Jenks defeated Owasso 82-29 at Frank Herald Fieldhouse Tuesday in a game that saw the Lady Continued to SKY, Page 7A

“If we stay healthy, the sky is the limit with this team” - Mike Acord Jenks girls coach Left: Makenna Burch goes for a layup against Ponca City over the weekend. Above: Leanne Morris dribbles around an Owasso defender. Photos/Hayden Tucker

Wrestling takes third at Hancock

Jenks traveled to Yukon for the Jay Hancock Invitational. The Trojans finished in third place. Photos/ Chuck Rherman - Yukon Progress

Trojans dominate Jenks/Union Tourney

By HAYDEN TUCKER

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Eight days after defeating its rival, Jenks boys basketball faced Union again in a much different match up.

The Trojans breezed their way through the first two rounds of the Jenks-Union Tournament, taking a 61-33 win over East Central and a 54-48 victory over Putnam City North. This set up a rematch between the Trojans and Redskins in the championship round.

From the start, it seemed as though the energy was different.

Jenks jumped out to a 23-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and Union never really threatened to come back.

The Redskins went on a late 8-0 run to narrow the halftime deficit to 31-19, but they weren’t able to get much closer than that.

Jenks won the championship game 65-44 over Union, a different outcome than the 64-60 game a week prior.

“It’s a great feeling,” coach Clay Martin said after the game.

“Obviously having the name as one of the hosts and to defend that is quite an honor and quite an accomplishment for these kids. To win it on the road is

Anfernee Nelson draws contact from a Union defender during the championship game.

Nelson was named tournament Most Valuable Player. Photo/Hayden Tucker really cool.”

Not only did the win give Jenks its first championship in the tournament in over six years, it was the Trojans’ 12-straight victory.

“We’ve said it all along, how good our leadership is on this team,” Martin said.

“Our team has the greatest student leadership we’ve had in a long time. Obviously, the coaches are going to be involved but when

our student leaders are driving this team, the sky is the limit.”

Anfernee Nelson has been both the vocal and scoring leader for the Trojans in many of their wins. He was named tournament MVP. He scored 21 in the second round and 22 against Union.

Nelson says he’s shaken off a slow start to be the kind of player his team needs him to be in order to win.

“At the beginning of

the year I wasn’t playing very well so I wanted to keep my energy up, I didn’t want to let my guys down,” Nelson said. “They said they needed me, so I had to have their back.”

Martin says Nelson matters much more to the team than just scoring.

“We tell our guys the recipe isn’t difficult,” he said. “You reap what you sow. Anfernee is a Continued to TOURN, Page 8A

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Trojans finish third at Jay Hancock Invite

Jenks finished third at the Jay Hancock Invitational Tournament. Choctaw took first place at the event. Photos/Chuck Rherman - Yukon Progress

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Above: Sydney Ellis dribbles into the Ponca City defense during the second round of the Jenks/Union Invitational. The Lady Trojans finished in seventh place with a win over East Central. Photos/Hayden Tucker

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Trojans get their season back on track.

Players throughout the roster contributed in the blow-out victory.

“Makenna Burch had high energy, giving the ball up giving it back,” Acord said. “Leanne Morris was moving the ball. Sydney got in a rhythm shooting the basketball. Just from top to bottom it was a great team effort.

Everyone was playing unselfish and playing for each other.”

It helped that the Lady Trojans were able to bring a key player back on the court.

At the beginning of the season the fear was that Haley Meely would be lost for the year with a shoulder injury. She came back Tuesday and scored 14 points on three three-pointers.

Her addition only leapfrogged the result against the Rams.

“We just love to play fast, decisive and free and she (Meely) brings that to us,” Acord said.

“Our energy on defense, we played attacking defense, we played with rhythm on offense, we played with a great attitude. It’s throughout the whole team but to have one more player like that

(is great).”

Makenna Burch has been the steady scoring hand for the Lady Trojans throughout the year, she scored 23 points against Owasso.

Burch says the team will benefit from having another playmaker at their disposal.

“I think it’ll just help us a lot having another ball handler bring the ball up the court and to facilitate the ball to everybody,” she said.

For some on the outside, it may not have been clear to see the direction of the program during the losing streak. The players and coaching staff never wavered from what they thought they could be, what they knew they could be.

“The team we thought we were going to be, the team we

thought we were toward the end of last year and in the summer is the team you saw tonight,” Acord said. “It was great to have our team back on the court tonight.”

If they keep up the level of play displayed against Owasso, anything is possible.

“Hopefully we’re peaking at the right time, playoff seedings coming out in a couple weeks,” Acord said.

“We’re going to be a very dangerous team.

We’re excited to be back.

“If we stay healthy, the sky is the limit with this team.”

Jenks travels to Muskogee Friday night to take on the Lady Roughers. Tip off is at 6:30 p.m.

Makenna Burch dribbles around an Owasso defender. Burch scored her 1,000th career point against East Central in the Jenk/Union Tournament.

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Ike Houston dribbles around a Putnam City North defender and looks to pass to a teammate.

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The Trojans stand with their trophy after defeating Union 65-44 at the Union Multipurpose Activity Center.

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guy who is putting a lot in and we’re seeing the benefits.

“What a great testament and example to our younger guys and everyone around. If you want to be good let’s work at it. don’t be the first guy out the gym and expect to be good. He’s doing a great job of leading us with that.”

Against Union, Ike Houston made three three-pointers and was 4-for-4 from the free throw line for his 15 points. Chase Martin hit three three’s as well for 15 points.

Jenks defeated Owasso 49-47 Tuesday night on Trendon Tisdale’s game-winning free throws. The Trojans will be on the road Friday against Muskogee.

Anfernee Nelson lines up a three-pointer against Union.

Chase Martin gets by a PC North defender and looks to lay in a shot.

Trendon Tisdale gathers for a shot against PC North.

Friday, January 31, 2020 Casey

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Casey has spent 19 of those years taking one week out of his busy schedule to travel to Oklahoma and choreograph the Jenks High School musical for that particular year.

This year, the vocal music department is putting on “Seussical the Musical” March 5 through March 7 at the Jenks High School Performing Arts Center.

After working a show in Florida, Casey arrived in Tulsa at 3:30 a.m. Jan. 19 to begin working with the JHS students that day. He was here through last Saturday and taught every dance to the cast, as they prepare for the show in early March.

Casey first started coming to Jenks in the early 2000’s.

Larry Downey, who was the Vocal Music Director at Jenks High School at the time, brought Casey in after the choreographer Jenks had been using couldn’t come due to health reasons. Casey said he would come if he could do it in a week and Downey agreed, and “Stephen week” was born.

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“I thought after Mr. Downey and Julie (Hester, now Vocal Music Director) retired several years ago, they wouldn’t bring me back, but they did, and now that Julie is back and it’s going great,” Casey said. “I look forward to it. I have always come in January. I always liked coming here because Mr. Downey always pushed me to do something new.”

This isn’t the first time Casey and Jenks High School have done “Seussical the Musical”. The vocal musical department did the show 15 years ago and Casey said that was the first time he had ever taught Seussical the Musical.

“I learned it here,” Casey said. “I remember when I first started coming here to Jenks, I loved it. It was a lot of fun, but a lot of work to do all that in a week. It is very intense for everyone. The kids get to experience learning fast, which is good because that is what they are going to have to do in the real world.”

Casey said he was

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Here are you winners for the first-ever Jenks Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards: -Animal Hospital: Woodland West Animal Hospital and Pet Resort with 39% of the vote -Antique Shop: Pink Lily with 44% of the vote -Assisted Living Center: Grace Living Center with 80% of the vote -Automotive Repair:

Cecil’s Tire Center with 36% of the vote -Bank: BancFirst with 31% of the vote -Bar: George’s Pub with 65% of the vote -Child Care Center: Jenks Early Childhood Center with 50% of the vote -Chiropractor: Dr. Carla Harris Family Chiropractic with 18% of the vote -Clothing Boutique: The She Shed with 40% of the vote

impressed with Jenks students from day one 19 years ago.

“They have always been very disciplined,” Casey said. “They have a good concentration and knowledge of music, and they can sing and dance because of show choir. I usually don’t do high school theatre because it is always a chore in the movement department.

Jenks students know how to sing while moving and they behave in a professional way.”

Casey said he likes to brag about Jenks High School when he is back home.

“When I show people the videos, they are amazed,” Casey said.

“They always say that college theatre is not that good. They really have something special here and they have tremendous talent. The standard is elevated, and I enjoy being a part of it.”

Make sure to check out the Jenks Tribune throughout the next month, as there will be more advance coverage of “Seussical the Musical”, as early March nears.

-Convenient Store: QuikTrip with 82% of the vote -Dance Studio: Jenks Dance Academy with 74% of the vote -Dentist: Hopper Dental with 20% of the vote -Dessert Place: Esperance Bakery with 43% of the vote -Donut Shop: Daylight Donuts on Main Street with 63% of the vote -Entertainment Venue: Flying Tee with 33% of the vote -Fast Food: Sonic with 22% of the vote

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PET OF THE WEEK EMMY Meet Sergeant Steve Wiley and Emmy! A 4- to 5-year-old pointer/boxer mix, Emmy loves to cuddle with everyone she meets. She is especially fond of tummy rubs! If you’d like to meet Emmy or any of her adoptable friends, warm up your tummy-rubbing hand and call Jenks Animal Control at 918-299-6311 Option 8 or email animalcontrol@jenksok.org. Photo/Courtesy

-Fitness Center: Tulsa Fitness Systems with 68% of the vote -Florist: Rathbone’s Flair Flowers with 85% of the vote -Grocery Store: Reasor’s with 93% of the vote -Hair Stylist: The She Shed with 45% of the vote -Health Care Center: Speech and Beyond Pediatric Therapy with 46% of the vote -Heating and Air Service: Innovative Air Pros with 74% of the vote -Insurance Agency:

Craig Bowman Farmers Insurance Agency with 28% of the vote -Liquor Store: Biergarten with 38% of the vote -Music Studio: Anthem Road Academy with 88% of the vote -Nail Salon: Vogue Nails and Day Spa with 29% of the vote -Optometrist: Insight Eye Care with 75% of the vote -Pet Groomer: U Dirty Dawg with 61% of the vote

-Pharmacy: Walgreens with 34% of the vote -Physician: Dr. Sarah Elneser, D.O. with 30% of the vote -Restaurant: Campesino’s with 27% of the vote We, at the Jenks Tribune, want to congratulate all of the winners of the Readers’ Choice Awards and thank all of the people who voted and gave their input on who they believe the best of the best is in Jenks, America.

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OBITUARY Tommy Ray Munn Tommy Ray Munn passed away with loving family by his side on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the age of 79 years. Tommy was born on October 16, 1940 in Tulsa, OK to his parents, John and Violet (Seegren) Munn.

In his childhood Tommy was a survivor of Polio, but he went on to become a member of one of Union’s 1st Junior High football teams where he was known as Rinky Dinks.

He was part of the first class of Edison High School (1958) Shortly after high school his grandparents took him to Sweden for 3 months for his graduation present. Tommy worked as a Union painter for International Painters and Allied Trades for 25 years, and had a hand in painting most of the buildings in downtown Tulsa. He was also involved in the first painting of the Golden Driller. Tommy later moved on to working for St. John’s Medical Center, and while working there he was sent to St. Lucia for 6 weeks to supervise

For by grace are we saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast. - Ephesians 2: 8-9

the repair of a formation house. He retired from St. John’s Medical Center after 15 years in 2004.

Some things that Tommy enjoyed was his sports, especially OU football! He was also a member of First Baptist Church-Jenks.

He was always extremely handy around the house and was able to fix just about anything, and also enjoyed doing anything outdoors.

Tommy leaves many loving memories with his family. The love of his life, which he was married to for 60 1/2 years, Becky Munn; (Son) Johnnie and Lisa Munn of Owasso; (Daughter) DeeAnn Long of Glenpool;

(Granddaughter) Becca and Robert Herrin of Glenpool; (Granddaughter) Stephanie and Bob Neese of Mounds; (Granddaughter) Jennie Munn of Jenks; (Great-Grandaughter) Emery Neese of Mounds; (Sister) Barbara Poplin of Coweta, along with many other loving relatives and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that you please make donations to the Clarehouse in Tulsa.

Visitation for Tommy will be held at Schaudt’s Glenpool Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 5:00PM-8:00PM. The funeral service for Tommy will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 10:00AM. Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt’s Glenpool Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

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