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An oddly pigmented squirrel sits on a fence in Gary Chronister’s backyard in Broken Arrow. Photo by Gary Chronister
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A group of teenagers, including Margaret Huntsman (center), 15, of Jenks and Ameerah Al-Sadi, 18, of Broken Arrow, introduce themselves during an Interfaith Teen Trialogue to answer the question “Who is God?” at the Peace Academy in Tulsa on Wednesday. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World
Shelley Brumbaugh of Broken Arrow holds her daughter, Hannah Brumbaugh, as
Nancy Turney, known as the “Sweetest Lady” at Bass Pro Shops, works in the fudge
hundreds listen to speakers at Centennial Green near Sixth and Main streets in Tulsa
shop where there are 12 diferent lavors of fudge. She makes cinnamon roasted nuts,
during the March for Life rally Thursday. CoRY YoUNG/Tulsa World
cookies and popcorn every day. Photo by Dana Ludwig
Members of the Creek Lands Daughters of the American Revolution place a wreath
Warren Theatre’s Shane Haikey hands out mints to Julia Carriker as she comes out
at the Vietnam Memorial. Attending were Diana Kempe (left), Charlotte Roberts,
of a theater after seeing a movie in Broken Arrow on Tuesday.
Jeanne Dexter, Diane Franchini, Alma Rowell, Donna Harmon, Sharon Champlin, Bil-
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lie Wakeield (behind Sharon), and Janice McGhee. Photo by Ed Rowell
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Looking Back at Broken Arrow Charlie the Horse, Broken Arrow — Have you been to the museum gallery and seen this large aluminum horse and wondered about its importance to our history? There was a time when horses were part of our daily life. They helped on our
would be considered a very tall horse. Horses are measured from the ground to their “withers”(shoulders). They are measured in “hands.” Charlie’s mane and tail are made from real horsehair. Visitors to the shop knew Charlie. Cowboys knew Charlie. When
farms and they were instrumental to our transportation needs. Because of these
families came to town, children were allowed to get up on Charlie and “ride” the horse.
needs, making sure you had the proper supplies and that your horse had the proper
Charlie also appeared in the Rooster Days parade in 1956. Everyone knew Charlie.
equipment were important. One place residents would go would be Keys Hardware
After Keys Hardware closed, Charlie had a few more homes before he arrived at
on Main Street. The business began prior to 1920 and remained until the late 1940s.
the museum. He moved to Bud Messick’s shoe shop and hardware store in Coweta.
The store sold a variety of items including hardware, farm supplies and, according
Before and after this, he made his home in the AVB Bank lobby. Mr. Messick donated
to reports, even tombstones. The store had this aluminum model of a horse named
Charlie to the Broken Arrow Historical Society, where he became a key element to our
Charlie. The majority of households needed saddles and harnesses and Charlie was
merchant exhibit. Next time you are at the museum, make sure you visit Charlie and
used to measure, it and build these needed supplies. Charlie was a 17-hand horse. This
tell him hello.
Courtesy of the Broken Arrow Historical Society
Debbie and Ralph Uribe
Carly Ewell (left) and
sit at the bar in the bal-
Terri Floistad celebrate
cony of the Warren The-
with drinks before seeing
atre while having a drink
a movie at the Warren
before seeing a movie in
Theatre in Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow on Tuesday.
on Tuesday.
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Broken Arrow is Oklahoma’s fourth-largest city and Tulsa’s largest suburb, with an estimated population of 100,073 in 2011. It is also one of the state’s fastest-growing cities, adding more than 25,000 residents and a slew of big-box retailers since 2000. Known for quiet suburban life and short commutes to Tulsa, Broken Arrow has been named by national publications as one of the best 100 places to live, one of the 10 best places for families, one of the 25 safest cities in America and one of the most afordable suburbs in the south. A downtown revitalization efort that began in 2005 has aimed to create an arts and entertainment district centered on the city’s Main Street, and several new restaurants, a historical museum and a performing arts center have headlined the recent downtown improvements.
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Sand Springs’ Madison Burris is guarded by Broken Arrow players during the 8th grade girls basketball game at Oliver Middle School in Broken Arrow on Thursday. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World
Broken Arrow players listen to instructions during an 8th grade girls basketball
Broken Arrow’s No. 5 Gabby Davidson guards Sand Springs’ No. 23 Summer Gray
game against Sand Springs at Oliver Middle School in Broken Arrow on Thursday.
during the 8th grade girls basketball game at Oliver Middle School in Broken Arrow
JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World
on Thursday. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World
Broken Arrow cheerleaders cheer during an 8th grade girls basketball game against
Broken Arrow’s No. 42 Hailey Updike and Sand Springs’ No. 34 Kier Roberts battle
Sand Springs at Oliver Middle School in Broken Arrow on Thursday.
for the ball during an 8th grade girls basketball game at Oliver Middle School in Bro-
JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World
ken Arrow on Thursday. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World