Williams pipeline project receives federal approval

Williams Partners LP on Friday received federal approval for a pipeline expansion project designed to connect natural gas from the Pennsylvania’s Marcellus basin to markets in the MidAtlantic and Southeastern United States.

The Atlantic Sunrise extension project was one of the last approved at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission before Commissioner Norman Bay left the agency, making it unlikely other such projects move forwardover the next few months.

Williams Partners said it plans to begin construction

American Fidelity makes Top 125 list

Oklahoma City-based American Fidelity has made the Training Magazine Top 125 list for the 13th straight year. The list recognizes companies that provide excellent training and development programs.

“Technology changes so rapidly that our jobs are constantly evolving. It’s more important than ever to take advantage of professional development opportunities and improve soft skills that will always matter,” said David McLaughlin, training manager.

In 2016, American Fidelity colleagues completed 51,776 hours of internal and external training for an average of 26.57 hours per employee.

Those employees also have access to a career development specialist, leadership development classes, mentorship opportunities, on-site classes through Oklahoma City Community College, tuition reimbursement, online training and company-specific certification programs.

Nominations sought for Torch Awards

The Better Business Bureau has invited for-profit businesses to apply for the regional 2017 Torch Awards for Ethics competition. The Torch Awards for Ethics competition was created to honor companies that demonstrate their commitment to trust and marketplace ethics. The award embodies Better Business Bureau’s mission to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust.

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on the mainline portion of the project later this year. Construction on the Central Penn Line is expected to begin in the third quarter. The project is expected to be completed in mid2018, the company said.

“While we are still reviewing details of the certificate order, we are pleased FERC has approved this much-needed energy infrastructure project which will leverage existing infrastructure to help millions of Americans gain access to affordable Pennsylvania-produced natural gas,” said Rory Miller, senior vice president of Williams Partners’ Atlantic-Gulf operating area. “Today, Pennsylvania is the second-largest producer of natural gas in the U.S. Projects like Atlantic Sunrise will help the state maximize the tremendous economic benefits that this local resource holds.”

Williams Partners has announced plans for $1.6 billion in transmission projects expected online in 2017. Those projects are expected to boost the pipeline’s capacity by about 3 million dekatherms per day.

Other pipeline projects could be delayed after Commissioner Bay left the regulatory agency Friday. His departure leaves the five-member panel with two commissioners, one short of the quorum necessary to approve pipeline and other projects.

Bay, a Democrat, resigned last week after

Any for-profit business or nonprofit based in BBB’s 50+ county service area that has been in business for at least three years can enter the 2017 Torch Awards competition. The business does not have to be BBB accredited, but it must be in good standing with BBB and have at least a “B” rating to be considered for the award.

Candidates will be evaluated by a panel of judges from the community. Businesses will be judged on six categories: Leadership commitment to ethical practices; communication of ethical practices; leadership practices to unify the organization; organizational commitment to performance management practices; organizational commitment to ethical human resource practices; and organizational commitment to the community.

Applying for the awards is free, and the application process is online. BBB welcomes nominations from the public.

To apply, learn more about the competition, or nominate a business, go to bbb.org/oklahomacity/tae. Applications are open through April 31.

Remington Park to host job fair Feb. 13

Remington Park officials are seeking additional team members for the upcoming quarter horse season and are holding a job fair Feb. 13 at the track.

The fair is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the track’s racing entrance.

The quarter horse season runs March 10 through June 3, with racing President Donald Trump named Democrat Cheryl LaFleur chairwoman of the panel, essentially demoting Bay from the leadership position.

Lack of a quorum blocks major agency actions and could short-circuit Trump’s goal to jump-start infrastructure projects, a key part of his campaign pledge to create jobs.

Bay’s exit also leaves the commission unable to approve or reject natural gas pipelines or settle proposed mergers, including a $12 billion plan to unite Great Plains and Westar energy companies in the Midwest. in the evenings Thursday through Saturday and on Sunday afternoons.

Positions are available in security, cage cashier and drop count, food and beverage, facility and track maintenance, mutuels and program sales.

Job candidates can see a full list of available positions and download an application at RemingtonPark.com/ AboutUs/Employment.

Remington Park is at 1 Remington Place, near the junction of Interstates 35 and 44.

Manufacturing facility planned in Durant

Commercial Metals Co. will construct a highly automated steel fence post manufacturing facility on the site of its new micro mill in Durant, the Irving, Texas-based company said Thursday.

“This new post manufacturing facility in Durant, Oklahoma, optimizes our existing post operations and expands our vertical integration model by utilizing low-cost, t-stock raw material from our new micro mill,” said Tracy Porter, executive vice president of CMC Operations. “It allows us to expand our markets geographically and more efficiently serve our customers in Oklahoma and the Midwest.”

CMC’s steel fence post business, which operates as CMC Southern Post, supplies the agriculture, ranching and construction fencing markets. The facility will produce a full range of steel posts, and shipments are expected to begin in the summer of 2018.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Recent major sales in Oklahoma County totaled more than $51 million, according to deeds released from County Clerk David B. Hooten’s Office. Major sales are those of $200,000 or more.

$1,000,000 or more

Alexander Fund XIII LLC from Inland Western Danforth LLC, 1301 N Santa Fe Ave., Edmond, $4,130,000.

Orange Pride Properties LLC from A-OK LLC, 13500 N Pennsylvania Ave., $2,510,000.

Carl and Jamie Jones from Rader Building Co. Inc., 5008 Deerfield Drive, Edmond, $2,150,000.

SFI 10th Street LLC from Interstate Real Estate Co., 2330 NW 10, $2,150,000.

The Falls at Bricktown LLC from Cotton Investment Co. LLC, 108 E California Ave., $2,150,000.

DHD Corp. from Kerry Jean Hughes, Shannon Kay and Gregory Wayne Smith, Susan K. O’Donnell and Kelly A. Dye, property near the southeast corner of Waterloo Road and N Council Road, $1,700,000.

Debra Brower McKinney from Rhonda L. Heafy, trustee of the Rhonda L. Heafy Revocable Trust, 6929 Avondale Court Nichols Hills, $1,350,000.

Oklahoma Land Development Group LLC from Cherokee Crossing LLC, property near the southeast corner of W Wilshire Boulevard and N MacArthur Boulevard, Warr Acres, $1,157,000.

$999,999 to $300,000

Souzan Bahavar and Seyed Alamian from Divine Investments LLC, 3408 NW 175, $800,000.

Paul Selid and Mary Selid from C.B. Pete Holcombe Jr. and Elizabeth Jane Ward Holcombe, co-trustees of the Elizabeth Jane Ward Holcombe Family Trust, 311 NW 19, $585,000.

Mike Mannschreck and Kristin E. Mannschreck from Allen S. Wilson and Sandra K. Wilson, trustees of the Wilson Living Trust, 3409 Ridgewood Drive, Edmond, $550,000.

Travis Martin from Lance P. and Mary K. Steahly, 5209 Wheatley Way, Edmond, $540,000.

The Ostovar Family Revocable Living Trust from Egdahl Family Properties LLC, 7145 NW 39 Expressway, Bethany, $530,000.

Robert Boswell III and Betsy Leigh Severance from Julie A. Brunner and Dennis C. Brunner, trustees of the Julie A. Brunner Revocable Trust, 509 S Westminster Road, Edmond, $525,000.

R.K. Distributing Inc. from Fred and Julie Donley, 800 NW 150, $522,500.

J44 LLC from Offices at Thirty Third Street LLC, 805 E 33rd St., Edmond, $522,000.

Christopher Lee Barnett and Carma Sue Barnett from ANW Custom Designs LLC, 2000 Bretton Circle, Edmond, $515,000.

Kristine Bates Interiors LLC from KatieCo LLC, 1314 Sherwood Lane, Nichols Hills, $516,500.

Douglas E. Wedge and Shawn K. Wedge from Elaine R. Davis, trustee of the Elaine R. Davis Trust, 148 Deer Creek Road, Edmond, $521,500.

CND Family Living Trust Agreement from Richard M. Klingenberg, 1809 Elmhurst Ave., Nichols Hills, $500,500.

Dou Properties LLC from Taman LLC, 830 SW 29, $485,000.

Patrick R. and Charlotte E. McMurry from Carol K. Schuster and Michael Schuster, trustees or their successors in trust of the Carol K. Schuster Revocable Trust, 2304 Old Farm Road, Edmond, $485,000.

Laura C. Meyerrose from Lofty Living LLC, 217 NW 40, $475,000.

Finchland LLC from Kenneth Wayne and Linda S. Byrd, Paulette Marie and John David Groth, John Anthony and Kelli A. Byrd and Christi Byrd and Bobby Dewain Hinkle, 23901 N Meridian Ave., $470,000.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. from Scott A. and Sara J. Hallam, 816 NW 145 Court, $465,500.

Cory and Allison N. Helms from Cimarron Standard LLC, 3001 Rock Ridge Place, $452,000.

Jeffrey W. Foltz and DeeDee L. Foltz from Harmon E. and Mary C. Sisson, 9400 Prosper Drive, $451,000.

Kevin and Natalie Scoville from Shine Properties LLC, 3925 Valley Creek Road, Edmond, $450,000.

Terrence and Stephanie S. Smith from 4 Corners Construction LLC, 5509 Montford Way, $446,000.

Christina Whitfield and Allen Hendricks from Mark E. and Elizabeth A. Ford, 7408 NW 97 Terrace, $439,000.

New 115th LLC from William E. Demeduk and Brad D. Lane, 4315 N Rockwell Ave., Bethany, $436,000.

Robert and Christina January from the Walters Family Revocable Trust, 2600 Roaring Fort Trail, Edmond, $435,000.

Brian and Amber Zumwalt from Q5 Custom Homes LLC, 15908 Dayflower Lane, $433,500.

Rare Earth Realty LLC from Rick E. Romano, trustee of the Rick E. Romano Revocable Trust, 3801 NW 63, Suite 200, Building 4, $407,000.

ANWH Limited Partnership from Woodcrest Apartments Partnership, 4440 SE 44, $400,000.

Morgan Neal and Lorrie Shea Mathis from Lesli Bryan, also known as Leslie A. Bryan and Chad Bryan, 9300 Acre View Drive, $400,000.

Philip L. Banta from Benjamin L. Vassar and Lacy Nicole Vassar, 8225 NW 146, $385,000.

Darrell S. Searcy and Kelly Searcy, as trustees of the Darrell and Kelly Searcy Living Trust, from Arnold V. Bellack and Sheryl L. Bellack, trustees of the Bellack Trust, 8312 NW 65 Place, $383,000.

Thomas W. Copeland and Venita C. Copeland from National Residential Nominee Services Inc., 504 NW 160, $369,000.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. from Jennifer and Wade A. Hoffman, 504 NW 160, $369,000.

Richard William Matias from Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., 2099 Hawk Cliff Place, Edmond, $360,000.