The Edmond Sun

Local News

Discussion

July 11, 2008

Friends say goodbye to McSpadden

OKLAHOMA CITY — Friends say goodbye

to McSpadden

Hundreds of friends, associates and people who had never met him paid their final respects at the Capitol Friday to Clem McSpadden, well-known rodeo announcer and political figure.

McSpadden’s casket lay in state at the second floor rotunda area of the Capitol, a day before his funeral at 10 a.m. at the Clem McSpadden Bushyhead Ranch Arena near Claremore.

He died late Monday at age 82 after a long bout with cancer.

McSpadden, a grandnephew of Will Rogers, was best known for his smooth announcing voice at rodeos across the country.

Capitol visitors passed by the casket, which was draped by the American flag, with McSpadden’s familiar gray cowboy hat resting on top. A painting of a smiling McSpadden stood nearby.

Scores of lawmakers and other friends of McSpadden were misty eyed as they shook hands and embraced his son, Bart.

Lawmakers call for Regier’s removal

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Two state senators on Friday called for the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board to remove Jerry Regier, who they recently hired as administrator.

Sens. Debbie Leftwich, D-Oklahoma City, and Harry Coates, R-Seminole, said they believe the board gave Regier a job to qualify him for drawing a $1,236 monthly retirement check.

Tom Spencer, executive director of the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, confirmed that Regier did not qualify for retirement benefits before his hiring in late June.

Spencer said it normally takes eight years to be vested in the system, but someone working for the state at age 62 can retire with monthly benefits with six years of service. He said Regier, 63, had less than seven years with the state when he was hired.

Text Only
Local News
  • $6.8B budget crosses final hurdle

    House members found enough votes late Thursday afternoon to approve the state’s $6.8 billion budget for next year by a vote of 52-42. This came after an earlier vote failed by four votes in the House Thursday morning.

    May 25, 2012

  • Santa Fe principal resigns

    Edmond Santa Fe High School principal Earl Kirkpatrick resigned Thursday to explore possibilities in the field of ministry. His last day is June 30.

    May 25, 2012

  • devin derrick 2012.jpg Hollywood dreams do come true: Edmondite develops film, music career

    It’s all about being in the right place at the right time.
    At least that is what Edmond resident and 1990 Edmond High School graduate Devin Derrick will tell you about his rise to fame in the music and movie businesses.

    May 25, 2012 1 Photo

  • ASK A LAWYER: Trusts provide options for difficult heirs

    Q: We have a grown daughter who has a gambling problem. We want to provide for her in our will, but also want to protect her share from being wasted after we die. How can we do this?
    A: Your situation is not unusual. Most of us know at least one person who has difficulty handling money for one reason or another.

    May 25, 2012

  • 5-26 Pets

    This is a list of animals that have been found and are at the Edmond Animal Shelter, at Interstate 35 and Covell in the Cross Timbers Municipal Complex. Call the shelter at 216-7615 for more information.

    May 25, 2012

  • 5-26 Police and Fire

    Information in this column is gathered from city fire incident logs and police incident reports.

    May 25, 2012

  • Make-A-Wish Oklahoma hosts Lexus raffle

    Make-A-Wish Oklahoma will once again partner with Lexus of Tulsa and Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma City to raffle off a new Lexus, raising funds to support the organization’s efforts to grant the heartfelt wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions in Oklahoma.

    May 25, 2012

  • Edmond youth are encouraged to make a difference

    The Edmond Youth Council programs are opportunities for students 15-18 years of age to learn about municipal government and potentially impact future city policies.

    May 25, 2012

  • Hiebert graduates from Field Artillery training

    Army Pfc. Cody A. Hiebert has graduated from the Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton.

    May 25, 2012

  • arcadia lake 3.jpg Police: Comply with lake rules during holiday period

    Summer vacation, hot days and a holiday weekend spell heavier traffic on Arcadia Lake, and police want to remind guests about rules and what happens if you break them.
    May 23 was the last day of school for Edmond Public Schools and the long Memorial Day holiday period has come.

    May 25, 2012 6 Photos