EDMOND —
Voters statewide will be asked to consider judicial retention during the Nov. 6 general election in addition to the elected offices of president, Congress, and state and county offices. The following judges are on the ballot for retention consideration:
Oklahoma Supreme Court
• Noma D. Gurich, District 3, appointed by Gov. Grad Henry. She was first appointed in 1988 by Gov. Henry Bellmon to serve on the Oklahoma Worker’s Compensation Court. Gov. David Walters reappointed her to that court. In 1998, Gov. Frank Keating appointed her as a District Judge where she served until her appointment by Gov. Henry in January 2011 to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
• Yvonne Kauger, District 4, appointed by Gov. George Nigh in 1984. Originally from Colony, she is a graduate of the Oklahoma City University School of Law. She was a co-founder of the Red Earth Festival and has won numerous awards and honors for both her professional and artistic endeavors.
• James E. Edmondson, District 7, appointed by Gov. Henry in 2003. He previously served as an acting U.S. Attorney and assistant U.S. Attorney in Oklahoma’s Eastern District.
• Douglas L. Combs, District 8, appointed by Gov. Henry on Jan. 1, 2010. He previously served as a Special District Judge and a District Judge starting in 1995.
Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
• Clancy Smith, District 1, appointed by Gov. Henry on Sept. 1, 2010. She earned her degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. She worked in private law practice before serving as a Special District Judge and a District Judge in Tulsa County.
• Arlene Johnson, District 4, appointed by Gov. Henry on Feb. 18, 2005. She went into privat practice after graduating form the University of Oklahoma College of Law and also worked as an Oklahoma County assistant district attorney and as an assistant Oklahoma Attorney General as well as an assistant U.S. attorney for hte Western District of Oklahohoma for 21 years.
• David B. Lewis, District 5, appointed by Gov. Henry on Aug. 4, 2005. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and the OU College of Law. He served in private practice and as a Comanche County prosecutor before serving as a Special District Judge and a District Judge.
Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals
• Thomas Thornbrugh, District 3, Office 1, appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin.
• William C. Hetherington Jr., District 4, Office 1, appointed by Gov. Henry.
• Kenneth L. Buettner, District 5, Office 1, appointed by Gov. Frank Keating.
• Roberty “Bobby” Bell, District 5, Office 2, appointed by Gov. Henry.
• E. Bay Mitchell III, District 6, Office 1, appointed by Gov. Keating.
Local News
Judicial retention on Nov. 6 ballot
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UPDATE: Tornado damages 12 homes in Edmond
Twelve homes were damaged in the Edmond area by Sunday afternoon’s tornado, a city official said.
At about 3:47 p.m. Sunday, outdoor warning sirens began to blow in east Edmond. Police spokeswoman Jenny Monroe said point of contact for the tornado appeared to be in the 33rd and Bryant area. From there, the path went to the northeast and crossed I-35, Monroe said. -
More than 120 from OC serve on summer missions
In the past year, Oklahoma Christian University emphasized “OC is Home” as a key theme to begin John deSteiguer’s tenure as president.
This summer, more than 120 students, staff and faculty are leaving the comforts of home to serve and spread the Gospel in around 20 countries, showing that “OC is Mission,” too.
“We are motivated and encouraged by the pure hearts for service that so many OC students have,” deSteiguer said. “We commend them, as well as our many faculty and staff who exemplify OC’s Christian mission to spread the good news and serve others.” -
FAI calling all pets for ‘Pets in the Park’
Animals now get their turn to connect with the activities at the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond with a new event, Pets in the Park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1 at Mitzi’s Park, 27 E. Edwards. Registration for the pet parade and art contest will begin at 10:30 a.m.
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UPDATE: Tornado touches portions of Edmond
Roger Williams and his wife Shellie, residents in Edmond’s Thornbrooke neighborhood since 2004, were watching the weather reports Sunday as a large storm approached the city.
When they heard reports that a tornado was spotted near Broadway and 15th Street, then Broadway and 33rd Street, the couple and their son Ethan, 11, took cover in a reinforced interior closet. After they closed the door it got eerily quiet, like being in the eye of a hurricane, Roger said. As the tornado passed by, they could hear a few bangs outside.
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SLIDESHOW: Tornado strikes I-35 area of Edmond
A violent tornado ripped trees out of the ground as it dropped into southern Edmond late Sunday afternoon along areas east and west of Interstate 35 from 15th Street to 33rd Street, according to various reports. Damage in Edmond is confirmed by the city and included blown out windows at the brand new Mercy I-35 facility that was scheduled to open later this year. Hail also peppered northwest Edmond during the violent storm event.
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The Big One
It’s a bleak scenario. A massive earthquake along the New Madrid fault kills or injures 60,000 people in Tennessee. A quarter of a million people are homeless.
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City plans to hire downtown consultant
Conceptual ideas about how the City of Edmond may plan for downtown development were shared this week by David Forrest with members of the business community.
The Central Edmond Urban Development Board has revisited plans made in a 1998 Downtown Master Plan through public meetings and presentations to protect the future development of Broadway. Recommendations by the group will be taken into account by future city councils. -
Feds recommend changing legal alcohol content levels
During the past 15 years alcohol contributed to a third of highway deaths prompting the government this week to recommend reducing state Blood Alcohol Content limits from .08 to .05 or lower.
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St. Mary’s Episcopal School names new Head of School
Pamela Dockter will become the new Head of School at St. Mary’s Episcopal School effective July 1.
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Local girl receives crown
Audrianna Page Fredericks recently was crowned Miss Junior Teen Oklahoma United States 2013.
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