The Journal Record

Sandridge Makes Deal to Purchase Okc-Based Crusader Energy Group

Oklahoma City's Crusader Energy Group will be purchased by SandRidge Energy, officials from both companies announced Wednesday. SandRidge CEO Tom Ward said his company has agreed to purchase Crusader Energy, an Oklahoma City-based natural gas producer. Earlier this spring, Crusader filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal bankruptcy court for the Northern District of Texas.

Film, Recording Studio Moves to Tulsa

Joel Wade calls the art deco hallway of the Pythian Building his secret weapon. "The hallways have great acoustics," said Wade, creative director and owner of Blue House Media. "It's also just gorgeous, look at this art deco. How can you beat that?"

Oklahomans On the Move: September 24, 2009

OU Physicians Dr. Jeremy White established a medical practice with OU Physicians. White is a fellowship-trained orthopedic oncologist.

Couple Not Chicken About Pizza: Oklahoma Restaurant's Success Is No Joke

At Sam and Ella's Chicken Palace, you won't find much chicken, nor owners named Sam or Ella. Go ahead and say the name Sam and Ella's. Doesn't it sound a bit like the food-borne illness salmonella?

Semgroup Plan Gives Producers 20-Day Claims

Assuming it is approved by a Delaware bankruptcy judge, the fourth amended plan for SemGroup LP to emerge from Chapter 11 reorganization will give first-purchaser producers 100 percent of their "20-day" claims, a producer's attorney said Wednesday. Judy Hamilton Morse, with Crowe & Dunlevy, said those producers will receive all that they are owed for claims for production sold within 20 days of SemGroup's bankruptcy, filed July 22, 2008. She said that provision also applies to claims against ...

As Oklahoma Lawmakers Look to Privatize Compsource, Possible Effects On Residual Market Studied

As Oklahoma lawmakers are considering how to privatize CompSource Oklahoma, a government entity that writes about 35 percent of the state workers' compensation insurance market, they are taking a particularly close look at how taking CompSource private could affect the high-risk, residual market. On Wednesday, a task force heard from CompSource and the National Council on Compensation Insurance, which analyzes data and prepares workers' compensation rate recommendations, among other services.

Troubled Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma City for Sale

Oklahoma City's beleaguered Crossroads Mall is for sale. Originally described as "one of the largest construction projects to have ever taken place in the state of Oklahoma," the mall was sold in December of 2006 for more than $50 million.

Oklahoma County Employees Still On Paid Suspension During Investigation

Sixteen Oklahoma County employees remain on suspension with pay during an investigation into allegations of inappropriate use of county property, officials confirmed Wednesday. Some of those employees have been out of the office for more than a month, at the county's expense, District 2 Commissioner Brian Maughan said.

Okc Events: September 24, 2009

Membership in Allied Arts' Circle Club indicates your strong support for some 20 area arts agencies under the group's financial umbrella. Membership also means you'll be recognized with invitations to several parties throughout the year. First up will be the "Bring a Friend" brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4. The brunch will be in the home of Jenny and David Oliver, 1641 Saratoga Way, Edmond. If you're not familiar with the address, it's in the Saratoga Farms addition between Kelly and San...

Oklahoma Energy Resource Board Develops New Children's Book

The Oklahoma Energy Resource Board has developed a new grade- school book. O is for Oil is based on the alphabet.

Oklahoma Arts Council's Annual Conference Tackles Economy Issues

When the going gets tough, the arts world gets tougher. The Oklahoma Arts Council is sponsoring its annual conference next month, with a focus on helping arts organizations and artists who are struggling during the downturn of the economy. The three- day event will offer workshops and consultations to help organizations hold their own and continue contributing to a community's quality of life.

Five Oklahoma City-Area Catherines Women's Clothing Stores Collect Clothing for Suited for Success

The five Oklahoma City-area Catherines women's clothing stores are accepting donations on behalf of Suited For Success through Oct. 10. Catherines is giving a discount coupon to encourage donations.

Oklahoma State University Plots Expansion of New Product Development Center in Okc

Oklahoma State University is ready to take the wraps off its New Product Development Center. Designed to help Oklahoma manufacturers and inventors bring competitively advantageous products profitably to market - and create Oklahoma jobs in the process - Assistant Director Dan Tilley said the addition of grant-writing assistance gives the center a platform of four service areas to sustain statewide development.

Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Raises Funds, Eliminates Last of Long-Term Debt

Oral Roberts University laid to rest the last vestiges of a $55 million debt load that shadowed the charismatic Christian campus for almost two years. The university Board of Trustees' announcement Wednesday came just two days before the inauguration of Mark Rutland as ORU's third president - the first outside the Roberts family.

University of Tulsa Hall of Fame to Induct Business Leaders

Three new members will be inducted into the University of Tulsa's Collins College of Business Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday at the Allen Chapman Activity Center. John R. "Cy" Elmburg, Joseph W. Moeller and Robert C. Poe are this year's inductees.

Creative Oklahoma Offers Symposium at University of Central Oklahoma

Creative Oklahoma will present "The New Renaissance: A Revolution of Creativity and Learning" at the University of Central Oklahoma's Constitution Hall at 8 a.m. Wednesday. The conference will include sessions on creativity and advancements in education.

Oklahoma Minority Supplier Development Council to Present Awards

The Oklahoma Minority Supplier Development Council's 19th annual Minority Business Leadership Awards Dinner is scheduled Oct. 1 at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place, 6110 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa. Outstanding Minority Suppliers of the Year awards will be presented at the dinner. Award categories include Class 1, annual sales less than $1 million; Class 2, annual sales between $1 million and $10 million; Class 3, annual sales between $10 million and $50 million; and Class 4, annual sales more th...

Tulsa Refuse, Recycling Task Force Formed

A citizen committee has been formed to discuss trash collection and recycling in Tulsa. "As promised in my budget speech, I think it is important for a citizen dialogue to begin about the future of trash collection in our city," said Kathy Taylor, Tulsa mayor. "Many weeks it is one of the top 10 items we hear about from our citizens and is a basic service of the city that needs to be done efficiently and in a cost- effective manner."

Business Workshop Offered in Sapulpa, Oklahoma

The Women's Business Center of Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc. has scheduled a workshop, Entrepreneurship 101, from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 30 at Central Technology Center in Sapulpa. Presenters will include Dewey Brandon, Oklahoma Tax Commission; John Blue, Oklahoma Small Business Development Center; and Sam Vaverka, REI.

Crowe & Dunlevy Attorney Honored by Federal Bar Association

Walter R. Echo-Hawk II, an attorney at Crowe & Dunlevy, has been selected by the Federal Bar Association to receive the Sarah T. Hughes Civil Rights Award. The Hughes Award is presented for promoting civil and human rights.