OKC FRIDAY Vol. 54 No. 13 • One Section • 12 pages August 7, 2020
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Allied Arts raises $3.4 million, tops allocation record Allied Arts announced a campaign total of $3,446,573 was raised for central Oklahoma’s arts and cultural community through its 2020 fundraising campaign. Additionally, Allied Arts expended more than $153,000 through its Central Oklahoma Arts Relief Fund and secured $300,000 to be granted through its Community Development Block Grant partnership with the City of Oklahoma City. These combined dollars represent the highest amount allocated in the organization’s 49-year history. “We are ecstatic to have exceeded our $3.4 million goal, particularly amidst the current economic climate,” said Deborah McAuliffe Senner, Allied Arts president and CEO. “Each and every donor proves vital to our mission.” Steve Mason is the Allied Arts Board chairman. “Over 5,400 donors joined together to support increased arts
accessibility for our state — from arts education in low-income school districts to healing arts programming for veteran and elderly populations,” he said. Campaign funds reach over 40 local nonprofit arts organizations annually, providing resources vital to their operating, programmatic and educational budgets. Allied Arts agencies also utilize campaign funds to provide innovative arts education to schoolchildren across the state. James Pickel, who has dedicated decades of service to the arts, served as honorary chair and Julie and Mark Beffort served as campaign co-chairs. “It has been an honor to serve as co-chairs of the 2020 Allied Arts Campaign,” the Befforts said. “We have learned so much about the diverse cultural groups Allied Arts
OCU President Martha Burger plans to retire Oklahoma City University President Martha Burger announced that she will retire at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year. After retirement, President Burger will continue to serve OCU in a new role as an active volunteer to help lead a strategic fundraising effort for the university. The university’s 18th president, Burger took the helm at OCU on July 1, 2018. During her tenure, the university was able to recapitalize its debt structure and add valuable assets to its balance sheet, providing a solid base for long-
MARTHA BURGER President, OCU
term financial sustainability. President Burger added the university’s first vice president for diversity and inclusion and set into action dynamic plans for diversity, equity and inclusion. “President Burger’s See BURGER, Page 2
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Allied Arts Campaign Co-Chairmen Julie and Mark Beffort (in back), Board Chairman Steve Mason and President and CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner blast Silly String at Honorary Chairman James Pickel.
Village agrees to Casady rezoning By Rose Lane Editor The Village City Council approved a resolution to rezone the Casady School campus from A-1 Single Family to A-1 Single Family Planned Unit Development. City Manager Bruce Stone said going to the PUD was suggested to Casady School as it has ongoing projects. “Casady School, from time to time, will come to us with a project that doesn’t fit under code restrictions,” Stone said. “This will give them the flexibility they need.” Several restrictions, however, were put into place. New structures on the Casady campus cannot exceed 35 feet in height. There is also now a 25foot setback requirement and any delivery before 7 a.m. must come through the school’s Pennsylvania Avenue
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entrance. Councilmen said that some of their constituents express concern that some of the school’s building projects might impede on their property. Councilmen said they want to protect the homes bordering the east side of the Casady campus. “People are extremely worried about an indoor tennis facility,” Councilman Adam Graham said. Casady’s Director of Operations Jim Bonfiglio said a tennis facility is way down the road for the school. “Our No. 1 priority is to build the primary division,” he said. The Cyclones want to move out of temporary buildings and into something permanent. Bonfiglio said primary division improvements will go into the design stage, but then everything will be paused until the
money to fund the project is raised. In addition, he said there is only one two-story building on the Casady campus and, it is “not very tall.” Bonfiglio said the school is cognizant of residents’ concerns. “We try to work with people and be good neighbors,” he said. Stone said if indeed in the future Casady wants to build a taller structure, school officials will have to come back before the City Council. “As long as our neighbors are being looked out for, I am good with it,” Councilwoman Cathy Cummings said. The City Council also approved a resolution to rezone 9400 May Ave. to a Planned Unit Development. The property was formerly a Circle K. Plans are to build an AT&T Store which might also house a smoothie operation.
Girl Scouts need volunteers to help clean up Camp Trivera By Vicki Clark Publisher The Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma are seeking volunteers to do manual labor to clean the grounds at the new Camp Trivera, which will open in September. They are looking for hard working volunteers to help them clean the grounds so the camp will look its best for its grand
opening. The work schedule includes two full days of trimming trees and bushes, and picking up trash. The beautiful wooded area is on the south side of the OKC Zoo lake. The dates of the cleanup are Aug. 14-15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Sign up for one or both. Volunteers are asked to See SCOUTS, Page 2
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BURGER From Page 1 financial acumen, tenacity and heart have strengthened Oklahoma City University and her legacy will continue to drive success for the university for decades to come,” said Paul McLaughlin, chairman of the OCU Board of Trustees. The university will conduct a national search for its next president during the upcoming year with opportunities for all campus constituencies
to participate in the process. McLaughlin said he is pleased that President Burger will continue to lead OCU through the next year. “Her thoughtful leadership will strengthen the campus response to an ever-changing and unknown landscape with the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. “I am also pleased that President Burger will continue to serve OCU after retirement. Her willingness to continue to serve OCU and our students demonstrates her personal commitment to the university and her heart for servant leadership.”
President Burger said she looks forward to a meaningful and productive year ahead and then to continuing her service to OCU in strategic fundraising. “Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who have been such an encouragement to me during my presidency,” she said. “I am looking forward to building on the progress we have made and continuing to advance OCU and the chance for future stars to have access to the remarkable educational opportunities at OCU.”
SCOUTS From Page 1 bring their own work gloves and masks, and any equipment that can help. They also need people with experience with assorted power tools, such as chainsaws, weedeaters, etc. Closed toe shoes and/or boots are required. Safety glasses or goggles are highly encouraged. Volunteers must be 18 and older. Bottled water and lunch will be provided. They encourage people to bring their own reusable water containers as well. Email info@gswestok.org for vounteer sign up sheets.
ARTS From Page 1 supports and its outreach to underserved communities. It’s been truly gratifying to advocate on their behalf.” Leading the charge among corporate donors, contributing $100,000 or more, were the Allied Arts Visionaries: The Chickasaw Nation, Devon Energy Corporation, Hobby Lobby, Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, OG&E Energy Corporation and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Employee giving campaigns were held at 129 businesses across the greater metro and raised more than $618,000 for Allied Arts. The
Julie and Mark Beffort were the co-chairmen of the Allied Arts Campaign.
top-producing employee giving campaigns were Employees of the City of Oklahoma City; Con-
tinental Resources; OG&E; Devon Energy; American Fidelity; Newmark, Grubb, Levy, Strange, Bef-
fort; Bank of Oklahoma; Employees of the State of Oklahoma; BancFirst; and Duncan Oil Properties.
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92 McGuinness students earn AP Scholar Awards The College Board released the Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards for the 2019-20 school year. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School announced 92 of its students earned this recognition for their exceptional achievement on the 2019-20 exams. In total, 250 students took 303 exams with 82 percent of students earning a score of 3 or higher. The College Board’s AP Program provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring the Exams align with college professor’s standards. Research consistently shows that students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams typically experience greater academic success in college, as well as have higher college graduation rates than students who do not participate in AP. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams – AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction and National AP Scholar. Over the past decade, the Bishop McGuinness AP program has had significant growth, as equity and access has increased. In 2010, it offered nine AP courses, with 31.3 percent of seniors having taken at least one AP
exam. In 2020, Bishop McGuinness offered 22 AP courses – including AP Art History, Microeconomics, Computer Science A, French, Latin and Physics C. Sixtyfive percent of recent graduates took at least one AP exam during their four years – the national average is 38.9 percent – earning more than 1,200 collective hours of college credit. Forty-two students qualified for the AP Scholar Award, this is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. The AP Scholars are: Lana Al-Botros, Luke Bannister, Fabio Chirinos, Damien Corser, Dawson Danner, Raven Diver, Juan Escobar, Michael Goodman, Paola Grella, Gabriel Grim, Kennedi Harbin, Katherine Hill, William Hoch, Jacob Holman, Evan Ille, William Janson, Patraic Kierl, Lois Klechka, Sara Lau, Lydia Lytle, Madeline McClurg, Emily McDougall, Maxwell McReynolds, Abigail Miles, Hector Moncada Murillo, Andy Nguyen, Kaeli Nguyen, Elsie Offiah, Catherine Price, Zachary Rhone, Julia Richard, Sydney Salomon, Shelby Savely, Zachary Schmit, Jaxon Scivally, Olivia Thomas, Sarah Tran, Christina Vo, Emma Warden, Brooke West, Jacob Williams and Matthew Williams. Nineteen students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor distinction by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken
and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Catherine Carter, Luke Chansolme, Callaway Crenshaw, Grace Engel, Dane Farris, Talon Floyd, Kira Jones, Olivia Kowals, Wyatt Lanphear, Peyton McCuan, Rose Nguyen, Thomas Raglow, Drew Schomas, Ryan Schwartz, Haley Shanahan, Scot Sigler, Grant Smith, Jack Turk and Emiley White. Thirty-one students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Clare Barr, Sarah Burdette, Brooks Coats, Matthew Coomes, Annemarie Edmonds, Elizabeth Fankhauser, Ellie Franks, Jewel Gander, Alexandra Haworth, Emiline Henderson, Thomas Hosty, Duncan Ille, Elizabeth Jantzen, Paula Le, Evyn Lehr, Jacob Marino, Charles Maxwell, Emma Mossauer, Christopher Nguyen, Danielle Nguyen, Huan Nguyen, Olivia Ortega, Abby Pace, Lizbeth Romero, Sophia Silovsky, Ethan Silvernail, Brigitte Webb, Daniel Webber, Charles Williams and Helen Wright. Alexandra Haworth, Duncan Ille, Charles Maxwell, Olivia Ortega and Daniel Webber earned the National AP Scholar distinction by receiving an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.
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Sports Weekly ROCKETS SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Monday, Aug. 10 @ Cache, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 vs. Elgin, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 vs. Anadarko, 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 vs. J. Marshall, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 vs. Tuttle, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 @ Weatherford, 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 vs. NW Classen, 5 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 24 @ Star Spencer, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 vs. Clinton, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 @ Tuttle, 5 p.m. Fri, Aug. 28Sat., Aug. 29 @ Queens of the South Tournament Monday, Aug. 31 @ NW Classen, 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 vs. Southeast, 5 p.m.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN Excitement building for softball program at Mount St. Mary By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Two years ago, with the lack of a full-time head coach and dwindling numbers, Mount St. Mary did not field a softball team for the
2018 season. At that point, thensophomores Nora Lee and Meralyn Staudt determined not to let it happen again. “They kept the heartbeat for this team alive,” coach Tyler Schilly said of the duo, who are now the lone seniors on this year’s team. “They recruited the hallways hard and talked up the team to everyone they met. Those students begin to see the family atmosphere of our team and wanted to be part of it.” The Rockets, which finished 8-17 last year, open the 2020 campaign this Monday at Cache at 5 p.m.
“This is only the second year of bringing the team back, so we’re still trying to build a positive team culture and build enthusiasm for the program in school,” Schilly said. “Our main goal is to continue to be more competitive against better competition.” Lee has emerged as one of the team’s defensive leader at catcher. “(Lee)’s one of our more consistent leaders so we’ll be relying on that and her defensive ability behind the play,” Schilly said. Staudt is the team’s best returning hitter and provides solid play in right field, the
coach said. Enthusiasm about the program has also shown up in increased number with 21 players on this year’s roster, which is up from 15 in 2019. “We now have enough players to play intra-squad games,” Schilly said. “We weren’t able to do that last year.” Four of the Rockets’ first five games are against district opponents, with John Marshall being the lone non-district contest on Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. Other games this week are Tuesday against Elgin and Thursday against Andarko. All games start at 5 p.m.
Other Fridayland teams open seasons this week In addition to Mount St. Mary, several other Fridayland softball and volleyball teams begin the 2020 season this week. PC North kicks off its softball season on Monday at Edmond Santa Fe, followed by a home game Tuesday against Norman
before returning to Edmond for the Santa Fe Festival on Wednesday. The Panthers finish off a busy first week at PC West on Thursday at 5 p.m. Deer Creek starts off with just one game in the first of 2020 by hosting Moore on
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Monday at 6:30 p.m. Crossings Christian also visits Crescent this Tuesday for its opener at 4:45 p.m. Heritage Hall, meanwhile, is waiting an extra week to start its season Aug. 17 at Chandler. The PC North and Mount St. Mary volleyball teams also open their new seasons this week. The Panthers host Mustang on Tuesday at 4 p.m., while Mount St. Mary visits Choctaw at 6 p.m. PC North then hits the road for a match Thursday against Enid, also at 4 p.m. Mount St. Mary also plays Thursday against Piedmont with a 6 p.m. start time. Deer Creek opens Aug. 14-15 at the Norman tournament, and Heritage Hall competes at Cascia Hall.
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Deadline extended for ESCCO Bill Phillips Award E
xecutive Corps of Central Oklahoma (ESCCO) is extending the application period for the 2020 Bill Phillips Award, an award designed to aid a nonprofit, to Aug. 31. “Due to the implications of COVID-19 and recent civil unrest, we know that our services are more needed than ever,” Executive Director Wendi Wilson said. “The original timing of the application deadline was not in alignment with where our nonprofit community needed to focus their efforts. “ESCCO is hopeful that nonprofits will now have some time to look past today and focus on what’s next. This award could help propel that next phase of moving forward.” The winner will receive, free of charge, an ESCCO management consulting package valued at $7,500. ESCCO’s management reviews offer a comprehensive, independent, examination of a nonprofit organization, designed to make actionable recommendations to improve the overall effectiveness of the organization. “Focus on the Home was honored to be a past recipient of the Bill Phillips Award,” said Joli Sanders, executive director. “Working with ESCCO was a pleasure from start to finish. Their team was
extremely professional throughout the whole process. It was such a great opportunity to look at every aspect of our organization with fresh eyes and see where changes can make huge differences.” Any central Oklahoma 501(c)(3) organization that has been in operation for at least three years, has an annual budget of at least $100,000, and has not been a client of ESCCO in the past three years may apply. To apply, write a letter describing your organization and how you would use this award. Send the letter to ESCCO, Bill Phillips Award, 1232 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City OK 73106. Deadline for applications is August 31, 2020. For more information about the award and how to apply, please email wendi@esccoonline.org. Past Bill Phillips Award recipients include: 2019 — Oklahoma Charitable Clinic Association, 2018— Focus on the Home, 2017 — Single Parent Support Network, 2016
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— Cleats 4 Kids, 2015 — Jesus House, 2014 — Family Builders (formerly Parents Assistance Center), and 2013 —Edmond Mobile Meals. For 25 years, ESCCO volunteers have been committed to helping nonprofits grow strategically and strengthen their infrastructure. ESCCO’s variety of services provides assistance with almost every aspect of nonprofit management. ESCCO partners with the United Way, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Kirkpatrick Family Foundation, Inasmuch Foundation, Allied Arts, and the Center for Nonprofits to identify candidates for this award. The Bill Phillips Award was established by ESCCO to recognize and honor the contribution the late Bill Phillips made to the central Oklahoma nonprofit community through his leadership as the founding Executive Director of ESCCO. Executive Service Corps of Central Okla-
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homa (ESCCO) provides nonprofits in central Oklahoma with client specific management consulting and executive director coaching. Since 1995, top management professionals, who volunteer their expertise, have assisted over 150 nonprofits, schools and government agencies to improve their business management and operations. ESCCO projects have included board development, marketing plans, human resources, executive director coaching, technology assistance and many others. ESCCO is a 501(c)(3) organization and is funded through contributions from foundations, corporations and individuals. ESCCO’s game changing consulting to Central Oklahoma nonprofits has touched thousands of lives through the nonprofits it assists. Nonprofits as diverse as OKC Orchestra League, NSO, YWCA and Goodwill Industries have benefited from an ESCCO project.
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5 named to PC board The Putnam City Schools Foundation announces the appointment of five new members of its Board of Trustees, as well as the full slate of officers and board members for 2020-21. New trustees are Roger Cude, Water’s Edge Winery; Brooke Martin, Bank of Oklahoma; Charmaine Osborne, First Liberty Bank; Steve Thompson, American Fidelity; and John Whitaker, Flintco LLC. “I am honored to lead a group of dynamic individuals who think outside of the box and develop visionary goals," said newly-appointed Chairwoman DiAnne Bryant. "Working together with the District, we look forward to advancing the Foundation’s strategic plan and implementing new development projects to enhance the educational expe-
riences of our students and teachers.” Members joining Bryant on the executive committee are Paul Hurst, community volunteer, chairman-elect; Michael Leake Jr., Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, treasurer; and John Milner, Milestone Realty LLC, secretary. “This board has worked very hard to reach some benchmarks in their board development, and this year’s newest members are a reflection of their dedication,” said President Jennifer Seal. “I am thrilled to be serving the children in Putnam City with them.” Other members of the foundation’s Board of Trustees include Jeannie Carter, High Yield Consulting; Lawrence Fugett, MassMutual Oklahoma; Dr. Laura Garrett, Tulsa Community College; Patrick Ivey, Cox Homelife; Jessica Sherrill, Oklahoma City Public Schools; and Matt Winzeler, First United Bank. Advisory Board members include Sarita Johnson, Citizens Bank of Edmond; Brad Poarch, Cory’s Audio Visual; Michelle Nisbett, International Pentecostal Holiness Church; and Chuck Thomas, Sodexo.
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CALENDAR NEWS CANCELLED Oklahoma Project Woman’s fundraiser Tatas & Tinis OKC, rescheduled for Sept. 24 is cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. Visit oklahomaprojectwoman.org for details.
STATE FAIR FOOD Aug. 20-23 Fair Food To-Go Event Oklahomans can get their fill of delicious Fair food at the upcoming Fair Food To-Go event, which will take place at the OKC Fairgrounds. This event will feature nearly a dozen food vendors that regularly attend the annual State Fair, where they provide some of the most iconic food staples of the yearly event. Guests can expect classics such as corndogs, funnel cakes, roasted corn, turkey legs and cinnamon rolls. Thursday, Aug. 20 – 3 to 8 pm Friday, Aug. 21 – noon to 8 pm Saturday, Aug. 22 – noon to 8 pm Sunday, Aug. 23 – noon to 6 pm
Vendors will be set up in front of the Bennett Event Center. Guests are asked to enter the grounds at the main entrance, at May Ave. and Gordon Cooper Blvd., across from Forest Lumber. No tables or benches will be provided, all food will be packaged in to-go containers. Attendees of this event are asked to maintain social distance of at least six feet from others.
OKC ZOO Aug. 9 • World Elephant Day The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden and the Association of Zoos and
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OKC Ballet Season Updates Oklahoma City Ballet has made changes to the upcoming 2020/21 Season in order to keep its dancers, staff and patrons safe during the pandemic. The season will start in December with The Nutcracker: Short & Sweet, for eight performances at the Civic Center Music Hall. Fall productions of (e)motion(s), A Triple Bill and Cinderella were forced to be cancelled. The season is scheduled to continue with The Firebird, February 12-14, Future Voices, March 18-21, and The Little Mermaid, April 16-18. To best protect patrons, all performances in the 2020/21 Season will be one act to avoid intermissions. Artistic Director Robert Mills was very thoughtful in planning these alternative performances because they are all meant to be one hour or less. Season ticket packages are on sale at okcballet.org or by calling (405)848-TOES. Oklahoma City Ballet is also accepting donations which can be made online or by calling (405)843-9898. Aquariums (AZA) are proud to celebrate the 2nd annual Asian Elephant Awareness Month campaign (AEAM), to raise awareness of the plight of Asian elephants and to empower the public to help save the endangered species. Elephant enthusiasts are encouraged to share their love for Asian elephants by featuring a visual signal in their El-fies (elephant selfies), holding their hands in the shape of a heart. Fans are asked to include #TONSoflove, tag @okczoo and share why they love Asian elephants in their captions. All shared photos will be featured on the Zoo’s Facebook page. The OKC Zoo is also celebrating World Elephant Day on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10 am to 1 pm, in the Zoo’s Sanctuary Asia elephant habitat. Zoo guests are invited come together for Asian elephants and enjoy a scavenger safari. Prizes for completing the scavenger safari will include #TONSoflove temporary tattoos and candy, made by companies observing sustainable palm oil practices.
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Aug. 14 • Family Workshop: Fall Monarch Gardens 101 The monarchs are coming. Are you ready to help them make their long journey as they migrate to Mexico for the winter? At Myriad Botanical Gardens, you will learn a bit about monarch butterflies, visit some example habitats in the Gardens and learn how to help monarchs in your backyard and neighborhood from 23 pm. Everyone will head home with one milkweed plant and one nectar plant for their home garden. The workshop is in the Garden Classroom and is best for ages 610. Register at myriadgardens.org.
COMMEMORATION Aug. 19 • On Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 pm the Clara Luper Legacy Committee will present a virtual program celebrating the 62nd anniversary of the beginning of the Oklahoma City sit-in movement on its website, claraluperlegacy.com. Don’t miss hearing the diverse group of speakers for this commemoration. For more information visit okhistory.org.
The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum’s signature educational outreach program for the 25th year is Better Conversa‐ tions. This summer alone, hun‐ dreds have come to the Memorial as a safe place to have open can‐ did conversations about tough subjects including racial reconcili‐ ation, community, collective mem‐ ory and how to unite a city mov‐ ing forward. This program has been a community favorite and people from all corners of our city are participating. Better Conver‐ sations is about changing the nar‐ rative, to empower people with the skills and framework to start leaning into those topics that mat‐ ter to us most. If you are interested in coming to join the Better Conversations at the Memorial Museum (free park‐ ing included), the next session is Monday, Aug. 10 from 1:00‐2:00
pm. The topic question is what will the world look like in the future? Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 1:00‐2:00 pm is what values are important in social media? When have you seen social media help or hurt someone? Facilitator Training from 4:00‐7:00 pm. Thursday, Aug. 13 from 1:00‐2:00 pm is the topic question, is a sus‐ tainable future possible for humanity? If you have not visited the Memorial Museum lately, there is no better time than now. You can go online MemorialMuse‐ um.com and purchase your ticket and reserve your time. A new parking garage directly north of the Museum provides free park‐ ing with paid admission and makes it easy to tour the most vis‐ ited site in Oklahoma. Join the conversation and together we can elevate our state #OklahomaStan‐ dard.
National Cowboy Museum important updates Fall Schedule Update:
The nation’s premier Western art exhibition and sale will have a new look for 2020. The National Cowboy Museum is pleased to announce the 48th Annual Prix de West Invitation‑ al Art Exhibition & Sale, on exhibit Aug. 1‐ Sept. 13, will now be a proxy‐bid‐only virtual sale Sept. 12. Proxy bids for the fixed‐bid sale are accepted now, until the night of the sale Sept. 12, when the typical in‐ person sale will be replaced with an exciting virtual experience. Tradi‐ tionally the highlight of the Muse‐ um’s summer exhibition schedule, the show was postponed this year until the fall in support of the nationwide effort to contain the spread of COVID‐19. For more information about Prix de West, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/prix‐ de‐west.
Annual Events Update:
• The Annie Oakley Society Lunch‐ eon: Annie Oakley Society leader‐ ship has elected to postpone until 2021. The luncheon was scheduled
for Sept. 3. • The Annual Chuck Wagon Festival: Museum leadership has decided to cancel this event since social dis‐ tancing and other protocols neces‐ sary to ensure the safest possible environment for our visitors, volun‐ teers and staff would be difficult. The event, which typically takes place Memorial Day weekend, had been rescheduled for Sept. 5‐6. • The 60th Western Heritage Awards: The Western Heritage committee voted to combine the 2020 show, which had been rescheduled for Oct. 2‐3, with the 2021 show, which is scheduled for April 9‐10, 2021. This is due to some participants not being able to attend at this time. • The Traditional Cowboy Arts Exhibition & Sale: The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association members voted to cancel the exhibition and sale, which was scheduled for Oct. 2‐3, since a number of their artists have health issues or reside outside the US and cannot travel.
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COMMUNITY BOOSTER SERIES Cookies and Cocktails offers safe, drive‑thru experience The 9th annual Cookies and Cock‐ tails event will take place Fri., Sept. 18 at Camp Trivera, Cookies and Cocktails partners with local restau‐ rants who create signature bites and drinks featuring famous Girl Scout Cookies. This year’s event will be the first ever held at Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma’s new urban STEM camp across the lake from the OKC Zoo. However, due to the rise of COVID‐19 cases, the OKC‐County Health Department’s recommendati‐ on to avoid large gatherings, and OKCPS’ recent announcement to postpone school start date, Cookies and Cocktails is shifting to a drive‐ thru experience. In an entirely rede‐ signed event, guests will drive thro‐
ugh the camp, picking up treats along the way. Cookies and Cocktails will host a virtual auction the week leading up to the drive‐thru event. All guests will sign up for an arri‐ val time to enter the event, which includes a drive around the camp‐ ground where participating restau‐ rants will be stationed to serve their tasty treats. VIP ticket holders and sponsors will be offered indoor tours of the lodge. To ensure safety, masks will be required, and tours throughout the evening will have a maximum of 10 people. First come, first serve tour time slots will be avaliable closer to the event date. We are thrilled to be able to offer this unique experience while still ensuring the safety of our guests,
volunteers, and staff. With this for‐ mat, we are able to offer all of the best parts of the event – the delici‐ ous treats from local restaurants and festive atmosphere – but mini‐ mize exposure,” explained event co‐ chair, Leah Roper. ”Additionally, all volunteers and staff will be wearing masks and frequently sanitizing sur‐ faces and hands.” Local restaurants are bars will create sweet or savory bites, with local culinary experts judging each entry. Guests will also submit their votes for the ”best bite” of the night. Participating restaurants include Café Disco, Cookie Dough to Go, En Croute, Guyutes Kam’s Kookery, Magnolia Bistro, and more! ”We’re especially thankful to our
participating restaurants and bars this year, who despite challenging times are still committed to support‐ ing Girl Scouts of Western Oklaho‐ ma.” said event co‐chair Ally Glavas. ”We look forward to enjoying these chefs’ creativity at the event and hope our guests will remember to visit these partners in their regular place of business!” Funds raised support programs to help Oklahoma Girl Scouts in grades 4‐12 earn Girl Scouting’s Highest Awards, which build skills and confi‐ dence in planning, leadership, and community advocacy. VIP tickets are $80, and general admission tickets are $60 each. Tickets can be purchased at gswest‐ ok.org.
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Family goes far beyond relatives By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger One of the things I have missed most about being retired and now with COVID-19 limiting travel, is engaging with unreached people groups. Even though I am no longer the head of a mission organization, I can still do mission work. Some of my best times on the mission fields have taken place while living in remote villages. I became a student of their ways and learned what happens when all of modern society is stripped away. On my first mission trip into the Darien area of Panama, I lived with the Chocó tribe in the rainforest of Panama. There are two things you can say about the rainforest. First, it rains — every day, even on Sundays. Second, it has trees — lots of trees, all kinds of trees. I guess someone came along and said, “It sure rains a lot in the forest.” And since that was too long a name for the place, they just called it “the rainforest.” Living among the Chocós has taught me many things. First, when you stay with them, you have to take on tribal responsibilities. They have no word for “visitor” in their language. Everyone works. Even the oldest members of the tribe sat by the fire, fanning the flames. Children work (when I was growing up, we called it “doing chores”) by gathering firewood, helping with the livestock, plant-
ing and a host of other things to help keep the family going. As a result, they learn a work ethic early in life. Yes, they play, as all children do, but they aren’t exempt from working. Maybe we could learn a lesson here. When you come to live with this tribe, the people assign you a job. I was assigned as the gatherer of leaves. During the day, I went with the men into the jungle to help chop down trees and cut off the leaves. These humongous leaves are about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. Then I had to haul the leaves about a mile back to the canoe, so they could be floated down to the village. The men doing this activity looked like busy ants; I made one trip to their 10. When the leaves reached the village, the people wove them together to shingle the roofs of the tribe’s huts. During the night, I went out with the hunters to catch crocodiles for food or we presented our drama on the life of Christ. The other team members kept busy knocking the bark off trees to make rafters and poles for a community center the tribe was building. The Chocó also had a concept of family that included their neighbors. Everyone helped everyone else with their children, building houses, planting and more. It reminded me of the first church in Acts 2:45: “They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.” When my team and I moved in, some of the families gave up their homes and crowded into
their relatives’ huts, so we had a roof over our head. Their fishermen fished longer, so we had food to eat. They brought their pots and pans for us to cook in and then cooked for us. We weren’t visitors; we were family, and 20 years later, I am still a part of the Chocó family. Maybe we are in these days of turmoil because we have forgotten that, because God is our Father, the term “family” goes beyond blood relatives. He has allowed me to expand my family to include many different race, tribes and tongues. I am called “Uncle Walker” in many languages. I asked the children of the tribes not to call me “Brother Walker” because that sounds like a title, but “uncle” makes me a part of their family. My family sometimes laughs at me because I never meet a stranger but always feel like I have discovered a new relative. Yes, family is a lot of work. Maybe that’s why Jesus reminded us of two things before he went to the cross: We must work and we must love. “As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work” (John 9:4). Yes, bridging the differences takes work, but that is what families do if they love one another. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
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LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES DIVORCE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 24, 2020; Friday, July 31, 2020; Friday, August 7, 2020) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2020-750 In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma County
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Konderick Molden, Plaintiff vs. Tiffany Lyann Green, Defendant The State of Oklahoma to the said Defendant, Greeting: You, the said defendant, will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court in the above named and numbered cause for a divorce on the grounds of Irreconcilable incompatibility and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 1 day of September 2020, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for said Plaintiff will be rendered against you according to prayer of Plaintiff’s petition. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston, Deputy Clerk (SEAL)
Sheriff Sale (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 31, 2020; Friday, August 7, 2020) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE CJ-2019-5935 Notice is given that on the 3 day of September, 2020, at 2:00 PM, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 320 Robert S. Kerr, First Floor Room, Room 101, in the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, the Sheriff of said County will offer for sale and sell, with appraisement, for cash, at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, all that certain real estate in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, to-wit: Lot Seven (7), in Block Eight (8), Casady Lakeside Estates 2nd Addition to The Village, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof; subject to unpaid taxes, advancements by Plaintiff for taxes, insurance premiums, and expenses necessary for the preservation of the subject property, if any, said property having been duly appraised at $90,000. Sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution And Order Of Sale issued in accordance with judgment entered in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2019-5935, entitled Finance of America Reverse LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Bonnie M. Kubiak, United States of America ex rel., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Discover Bank, being all of the Defendants and persons holding or claiming any interest or lien in the subject property. P.D. Taylor, Sheriff of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/P.D. Taylor Don Timberlake - # 9021 BAER & TIMBERLAKE, P.C. P.O. Box 18486 Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0486 Telephone: (405) 842-7722 Facsimile: (405) 848-9349 BT File No.: 119391
JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Shawna McKay, Deputy
NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1461 In the Matter of the Application of Autumn Ford and Jeffery Ford as next of friend of (child) Carson Dagger Thompson to Change Her/His Name
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Autumn Ford and Jeffery Ford, as next of friend of Carson Dagger Thompson has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Carson Dagger Thompson to (b) Carson Dagger Ford; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Prince of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 20 day of August, 2020 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/no signature CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1479 IN RE: The name of: ) Cierra Monique Abbott ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Cierra Monique Abbott has petitioned to change his/her name to Antwon Tobias Abbott. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 27 day of August, 2020, before Judge Truong at 2:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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In the Matter of the Application of Gerilyn Gilbert as next of friend of (child) April Nicole Gilbert to Change Her/His Name
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Roxanna Viezcas has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Jacqilyn Martha Morales, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Welch Room 315 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 25 day of August 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 29 day of July, 2020. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Shawna McKay, Deputy
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Gerilyn Gilbert, as next of friend of April Nicole Gilbert has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) April Nicole Gilbert to (b) Roman Edward Nicholas Gilbert; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Stallings of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 10 day of September, 2020 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/unknown signature (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CASE NO: PG-2020-124 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Dylon Lynch, a minor
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Connie Lynch has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the estate of the above-named minor Dylon Lynch, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 26 day of August 2020, at 3:00 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 28 day of July, 2020. JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/unknown, Deputy (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2020-344 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ) ) Lyla Moore, a minor )
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NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS In accordance with Title 62, Oklahoma Statutes 2011, Sections 353 and 354, as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of The Village, Oklahoma, will receive bids by sealed bid, facsimile bid, electronic (Parity®) bid or similar secure electronic bid on the 17th day of August, 2020, at 11:00 A.M., Central Time, in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 2304 Manchester Drive, The Village, Oklahoma, 73120, for the sale of $3,270,000 Combined Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020 of said City, which Bonds will mature as follows: $170,000 on September 1, 2022, and $170,000 annually each year thereafter until paid, except the final maturity due September 1, 2040, shall be in the amount of $210,000. The City Council will convene at 7:30 o’clock, p.m. at said location and date to consider the bids and take action to award the Bonds; provided, however, the City Council reserves the right to convene said meeting as a video and/or teleconference, as permitted under the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act. Said Bonds shall be sold to the bidder bidding the lowest true interest cost the Bonds shall bear, and agreeing to pay par and accrued interest for the Bonds. The lowest true interest cost will be calculated by doubling the semi-annual interest rate necessary to discount the debt service on the Bonds to the price bid for the Bonds. The date from which the annual true interest rate will be calculated is September 1, 2020. Each bidder shall submit with his bid a sum in cash, cashier’s or certified check, electronic (wire) transfer or financial surety bond payable to the Treasurer of the City, equal to two (2%) percent of the par value of the Bonds, or $65,400. If a Financial Surety Bond is used, it must be from an insurance company licensed to issue such bond in the State of Oklahoma, and such bond must be submitted to the City or the Financial Advisor prior to the opening of the bids. The Financial Surety Bond must identify each bidder whose Deposit is guaranteed by such Financial Surety Bond. The City reserves the right to reject all bids. WITNESS my official hand and the seal of said City this 20th day of July, 2020. (SEAL)
CV-2020-1488 IN RE: The name of: ) Stacey Elizabeth Filippo ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Stacey Elizabeth Filippo has petitioned to change his/her name to Emerald Rose Kirk. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 15 day of October, 2020, before Judge Mai at 10:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/unknown signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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Storage Sense- hereby gives notice of Public Sale under the provisions of Title 42 of the Oklahoma Lien Law. Sale, and will end on THURSDAY, August 20th, 2020 at 1:00PM. This sale is being held to satisfy a Landlord’s Lien. Everything sold is purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH ONLY. STORAGE SENSE- reserves the right to set a minimum bid, refuse any bid, or to cancel any Public Sale that is advertised. Complete terms of the Auction will be posted, the day of the sale, at the Auction Site. See and bid on all units @ www.Lockerfox.com. Announcements made the day of the sale take precedence over any printed materials related to the sale. Locations, Names and a general description of the contents of the tenant’s units are listed below.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NELISA MOORE ANDERSON, Deceased.
All creditors having claims against NELISA MOORE ANDERSON are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative c/o Edward Kelley, 4901 Richmond Square, Suite 104, OKC, OK 73118, on or before the following presentment date: October 1, 2020, or the same will be forever barred. Dated this 27 day of July, 2020. /s/Edward Kelley, OBA #21526 Attorney for Personal Rep. Britany Wright 4901 Richmond Square, Suite 104 OKC, OK 73118 (580)478-3130 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No: PB-2020-760 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) WILLIE WINSTON WHEELER III, ) Deceased. ) NOTICE FOR HEARING PETITION TO ADMINISTER THE ESTATE, APPOINT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND DETERMINE THE IDENTITY OF HEIRS AT LAW NOTICE IS HEREBY given to all persons interested in the Estate of WILLIE WINSTON WHEELER III, that on the 29 day of July, 2020, WILLIE WHEELER, JR. filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County a Petition for the administration of the estate of WILLIE WINSTON WHEELER III asking that Letters of Administration be issued to WILLIE WHEELER, JR. upon the estate of Deceased. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that on the 31 day of August, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. has been appointed as the time for hearing said Petition before the Honorable Judge Welch, Oklahoma County Courthouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma when and where all interested parties may appear and contest the same by filing written objections thereto or assert their own rights to administration and pray Letters of Administration be issued to them. Dated this 29 day of July, 2020. /s/Sarah C. Stewart, #22726 Solid Serenity Legal Solutions 929 NW 164th St. PMB 308 Edmond, OK 73013 T: (405)548-5763 F: (405)721-2111 sarah@solidserenity.com Attorney for Petitioner
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020; Friday, August 14, 2020)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020; Friday, August 14, 2020)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CASE NO: PB-2020-372
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Wilda Marie Schwartz DECEASED DISTRICT COURT NO: PB-2020-710
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
CV-2020-1501
CASE NO: PG-2020-462
Jacqilyn Martha Morales, a minor
You are hereby notified that Amber Moore has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Lyla Moore, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Siderias Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 15 day of September 2020, at 10:30 o’clock A.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 27 day of July, 2020.
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
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} } ss. COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA } NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 17 day of July, 2020, Michelle Stevens Filed in the District Court of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma, a Petition praying for Letters of Administration to be issued to Michelle Stevens upon the Estate of Wilda Marie Schwartz, deceased, late of the County of Oklahoma and State of Oklahoma. And pursuant to an order of said Court, the 25 day of August, 2020 at the Hour of 1:30 pm o’clock am of said day has been appointed as the time for hearing said application, before Judge Siderias, Judge of the District Court in the District Court Room Probate Division Room 217, Oklahoma County Courthouse 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, when and where any person interested in said estate may appear and contest said petition by filing written opposition thereto on the ground of incompetence of the applicant, or may assert his/her own right to the administration and pray for Letters to be issued to _________. Dated this 4 day of August, 2020. JAMES M. SIDERIAS Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/ unknown Deputy
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 31, 2020; Friday, August 7, 2020; Friday, August 14, 2020) This vehicle is in the possession of DON W. TUCKER 1997 FLEETWOOD TRAVEL TRAILERS 27 ST Vin# 1ED5T2727V1573369 Contact: Don W. Tucker Phone #(405) 590-7651 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020; Friday, August 14, 2020; August 21, 2020) This vehicle is in the possession of DON W. TUCKER 1995 Chevrolet Pickup 1500 Vin# 2GCEK19KXS1208193 Contact: Don W. Tucker Phone #(405) 590-7651
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NICHOLS HILLS
Stroll the Paseo Arts District on First Friday
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Ashley Tate and Joseph Harroz BC-2020-12 Proposed project: demolition of existing dwelling and constructing a main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 6804 Avondale Drive The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 5th day of August, 2020.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Tim Hughes Custom Homes, LLC BC-2020-13 Proposed project: constructing an addition to the main dwelling Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 1111 Park Manor Drive The Application and supporting documentation may be inspected in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. No later than the Friday preceding the hearing, the full application and supporting documents will be posted at www.nicholshills.net. This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 5th day of August, 2020. Amanda Copeland Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR PIPE PULLING AND WELL PLUGGING LICENSE PURSUANT TO RULE 165:10-11-1 OF THE OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION NOTICE State of Oklahoma: To all persons, owners, producers, operators, purchasers, takers of oil and gas, pipe pullers, well pluggers, and all interested persons in all Counties in the State of Oklahoma: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the applicant in this cause is requesting that the Commission authorize and grant authority to Borderline, Inc. for a license to pull casing or plug oil, gas, injection, disposal or other service wells, or contract to salvage casing there from, or purchase wells for the purpose of salvaging casing there from in all Counties in the State of Oklahoma pursuant to Rule 165:10-11·1 of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Objections may be filed with Corporation Commission within fifteen (15) days after Publication of the Notice. Objections, if any, should be mailed to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Oil and Gas Conservation Division, Manager of Field Operations, Room 254, Jim Thorpe Building, P.O. Box 52000, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Borderline, Inc. 2260 North Road I Ulysses, KS 67880
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Each First Friday of the month, the commu‐ nity is invited to stroll the historic Paseo Arts District. Though most Paseo galleries have reopened with abbrevi‐ ated hours, only a hand‐ ful will be open for First Friday. Restaurants will be open for patio seat‐ ing and takeout. All guests are required to wear a mask or face covering indoors, prac‐ tice social distancing and use provided hand sanitizer when shop‐
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 7, 2020) PUBLIC NOTICE All persons having an indebtedness or claim against the City of Nichols Hills and/or Nichols Hills Municipal Authority are hereby notified that all invoices and documentation pertaining to said purchase order or contract must be recorded in the office of Nichols Hills City Clerk on or before September 30, 2020, covering all debts now unpaid and incurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, or said account shall be void and forever barred. Amanda Copeland Nichols Hills City Clerk/ Finance Director
ping. This month’s First Friday is Aug. 7, 6 ‐ 9 p.m. You can find more information about how to support your favorite shops and restaurants during their new hours at thepaseo.org/sup‐ port‐paseo. Enjoy a live music performance by pretty well, the solo noise‐ making endeavor of Zachary Valladon. An Oklahoma City trans‐ plant and musician from Los Angeles with a propensity for laziness
and writing indie songs, pretty well will perform 6:30 ‐ 8:30 p.m. at the red “Flamenco” sculp‐ ture in the center of the district. Tour de Quartz is an exhibition of artwork created by Oklahoma high school students during the 2020 Oklaho‐ ma Summer Arts Insti‐ tute at Quartz Mountain, which took place online this year. The exhibit is on display in the PACC at 3024 Paseo Aug. 7‐29 and will then continue
to tour throughout Oklahoma. Visit oai‐ quartz.org for more information. Images from the Black Lives Matter protests in Oklahoma City taken by Ryan Mag‐ nani, Michael Steinman and Eric Waltman will remain on display through Aug. 29. Prints of the photos are for sale with proceeds ben‐ efitting Black Lives Mat‐ ter. More images can be found at thehouseokc .com/blacklivesmatter.
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OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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Preventing poverty Reprinted from OKC Friday, Friday, April 2, 2010
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ESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES “You will always have the poor with you.” It was a statement of fact. But we can reduce it. Some folks today use that quote from Jesus as an excuse to accept poverty and apparently feel there is no obligation of the more fortunate population to do anything about it. There is also belief among many that those in the clutches of poverty are there of their own making. Americans mostly are sympathetic to the unfortunate and really are compassionate about wanting to help the poor, regardless of how and why they got that way. Obviously some poverty victims made bad choices, of their own free will, that brought on their misfortune. While we struggle with the hurt of poverty and its victims, we have largely ignored the prevention equation of the problem. Have we failed in doing our part to prevent poverty?
The Best of J. Leland Gourley Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY There is truth in the old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Wouldn’t it be better if we could do something to lessen the hurt by eliminating, or at least reducing, it before it gets its nasty grip on maybe more than 20% of our population? Well, we can do something to start reducing this nasty plight on our society. First, why are people caught in poverty? It’s because they are unable (or in some cases, unwilling) to provide economic support to themselves and their family. Why are they not able to perform, get and hold down a job, like everybody else? They can’t get a job and they can’t hold a
job once they get one. Why? Because they do not have the simple basics of an education society failed to provide them. Oops! That’s us! They are the drop-outs. They are the ones we didn’t discover and save in our broken public school system. The ones who can’t read or add 2 plus 2. No gumption because we did not give them the necessary education we promised them. Don’t blame incompetent teachers because it is the rest of society that allows them to be in our classrooms without getting the job done. Things are beginning to change. We really are beginning to get some of those non-performing teachers out of the hard-to-teach classrooms. Be aware of the need for education results and stand pat for achievement of basic skills. We can lessen poverty before it starts!
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Students
Our graduates describe influential teachers Compiled by Rose Lane Editor We asked the members of OKC FRIDAY’s All Star Scholarship and Leadership Teams to describe an educator who has had a profound impact on them. The following are their responses. MOUNT ST. MARY Mark Woodward, Calculus, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science Principles “Mr. Woo is someone who has made be better emotionally and spiritually. He is always available for advising or sharing a moment of prayer. Leading two retreats with him during high school is probably the best decision I made in preparation for the future.” — John Paul Pierce “Mr. Woodward has had an incredible impact through his encouragement of the ideas and thoughts of others, and in teaching me how to care selflessly for others. Mr. Woodward makes each and every person feel valuable and that their ideas truly do matter, something I strive to emulate.” — Zack Tyler “Mr. Woodward is one of my favorite and impactful teachers. He’s always helped me in understanding the more difficult concepts in Computer Science and Calculus, even if it was before or after school. His extensive knowledge, strong work ethic and joy of teaching have made the largest impact on me.” — Rafael Zapata “Mr. Woo is an incredible
teacher. Not only does he teach calculus, but he teaches life lessons during class. Many times after school, I would go talk to him because he has so much more to say beyond the classroom and wants the best for me and my classmates.” — Sadie Harris Colleen Marshall, Pre AP Physics, AP Physics 1, Geography “Ms. Marshall is an incredible teacher and person. She is knowledgeable in a wide variety of subjects and she is always willing to help students with problems. Ms. Marshall always has a great attitude and inspires her student to do their best work.” — Teresa Sorrels “Ms. Marshall has been my physics teacher for almost three years (she started teaching my freshman year). She is kind, patient and smart, along with all the other qualities you would expect from a great teacher. I’m grateful for the times spent with her in the classroom. She’s a legend.” — Jaxon Cervantes “Ms. Marshall is an amazing teacher whose enthusiasm for teaching always makes her students excited to learn. She is so kind to everyone and is always willing to lend an ear and advice anytime. She has been an encouraging and positive light for me at the Mount.” — Kailey O’Connor Dr. Jeremy Clifton, Band, Choir, Music Appreciation, Music Theory “I truly appreciated Dr.
Clifton’s passion and dedication he has given while at the Mount. He believed in all of his students and helped us develop and grow our confidence and passion for music. I’m pursing a higher education of music because of his guidance and strong belief in me.” — Antonio Leon
am beyond thankful for her guidance for allowing me to find my true passion.” — Kassidy Crockett “She was an extremely good teacher who also was very good at connecting with students, which made listening to her teach much easier.” — Colby Thompson
John Baldridge, World Geography, AP Government “Mr. Baldridge is extremely passionate about everything he teaches. He makes our activities fun and interactive, so we understand everything to the best of our ability. Mr. Baldridge has traveled all over the world and always brings back cool stories and experiences to share with his students.” — Daly Barnett
Ed Ford, AP Government, AP US History “Mr. Ed Ford, my AP US History and AP Government teacher, had a profound impact on me because of his passion for teaching. I found his teaching so inspiring! As a future educator, I hope to one day be as passionate and inspiring to my students as he has been to me.” — Paige Bush
Kaylyn Henderson, Video/Film Classes “Mrs. Henderson has balanced teaching and her own videography business that has inspired me and so many others. She has so many talents and a great eye for that perfect shot or edit that she has shared with me and so many others who will take this in the future.” — Abigail Cage PUTNAM CITY NORTH Mary Mendus, AP Calculus AB “From the first day I entered Ms. Mendus’ class, I was truly captivated by her teachings. It was her guidance that taught me to love math and led me to choose mathematics for my career. I
Kathy Kutch and Brittani Phillips, Leadership “Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Kutch not only push their students to be the best leaders of the school, but they also support them to be exactly who they can and want to be. Through my four years of high school, they have helped me grow into the person I am today and have created a profound passion for kindness and encouragement within me.” — Jeremy Ward “Mrs. Kutch helped me grow into an independent, competent and responsible adult. She has opened doors for my future and believes in my success. Not only does she care deeply about her students, but she speaks her mind and I appreciate her honesty, support and loyalty.” — Eathaly Gutierrez
Harding Fine Arts teacher named to 20 Under 2 The Teaching & Leading Initiative of Oklahoma (TLI) has honored 20 of the top novice teachers in the state in the second annual 20 Under 2 list, a list of promising new Oklahoma teachers. The honorees include Harding Fine Arts Academy teacher Kenya RaeAnn Guidry-Sturm. This list celebrates emerging teacher leaders, high performers, and novice educators who make Oklahoma’s future look bright. Across the state, principals, veteran teachers, and district leaders submitted their top novice teachers for consideration. Each nomination from principals and colleagues was reviewed and scored by a panel of education professionals. Each honoree was selected for outstanding classroom culture, academic results, and contributions to Oklahoma’s public schools. Guidry-Sturm is a high school math and AP psychology teacher at Harding Fine Arts Academy.
KENYA GUIDRY-STURM “I started teaching because I saw a need for teachers in Oklahoma,” she said. “I was friends with a lot of education majors in college and almost all of them left to teach in Texas after they completed their degree.” Guidry-Sturm emphasizes the importance of making sure stu-
dents feel a sense of belonging. “I also hope that they leave my classroom every day knowing that I'm someone they can trust and that my classroom is a place where they can fail and succeed with grace, and that they will be celebrated every time either way,” she said. Harding Fine Arts principal Keith Campbell praised Ms. Guidry-Sturm’s contributions to her team and ability to build relationships. “Kenya Guidry-Sturm has been a stabilizing force for our students and staff,” he said. “She is clear, focused and effective in her instruction.” She actively and consistently supports students who can feel marginalized. Guidry-Sturm is an alternatively certified teacher in her second year in the classroom. She received a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree from Wichita State University.
Dane Romano, Band “Mr. Romano has invested in my leadership abilities for the past three years and the leader that I have become today is because of him. He has taught me to be humble, committed and showed me the value of serving others.” — Andrew Jacob Brooke Fonzi, Psychology “Brooke Fonzi opened my eyes to the people surrounding me. There was never a moment in her class where I wasn’t challenged to broaden my thinking. She inspired me to become a creator and to step out of the comfort zones I had set for myself.” — Taleaha Lee Bryan Powers, Art/Ceramics “One of my teachers, Mr. Powers, exemplified the meaning of empathy by delivering a sign that read, ‘Congrats, Emily. Senior 2020.’ This impacted me because that sign held an understanding of a collective sadness due to the loss of time and memories we could have had at school.” — Emily Ayala Karen Evans, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Chemistry “Ms. Evans has helped me find a passion for chemistry. All the labs she prepared for us and her way of teaching made Chemistry easier to understand and enjoy. Ms. Evans is incredibly kind and would do anything for her students. Words cannot describe how appreciative I am of her.” — Nhu Ngo
HCP grads earn $5.4 mil in scholarships The Harding Charter Preparatory High School Class of 2020 have collectively been awarded $5.4 million in scholarships. The 86 seniors were recognized in mid-July at the high school graduation ceremony by school administrators, parents and community members Graduation took place at Chickasaw Bricktown Ball Park with Social Distancing protocols in place. Thanks to the Dodger management, this graduation allowed the seniors to have up to six family members with personalized tickets designating their seats. Additionally, the school was able to use the park’s audio system and as each senior crossed the stage their name was on the Jumbotron, Steven Stefanick, principal said. “We are so proud of our seniors, who have worked hard in this all Advanced Placement curriculum school,” Stefanick said.
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Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
Virtual Heroes Ball is a rousing success The fourth annual Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball was deemed a success beyond even the best hopes of its organizers. The event was held virtually across the Zoom platform, originating from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Postmates provided food delivery to participants. Mary Blankenship Pointer was the chairman of the event. “This virtual banquet was a tremendous success, especially for being the first of its kind.,” OICA CEO Joe dorman said. “Postmates helped make the event run seamlessly and smoothly through the evening.” OICA continued its tradition of recognizing worthy child advocates for their efforts to improve the lives of children in our state. Those honored were: • Noble McIntyre, an Oklahoma attorney who regularly airs a program on Oklahoma City television honoring youth leaders and coordinates a food distribution program over Thanksgiving. • The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority for their work providing educational programming to assist students during COVID-19 school closures. • Retired Judge Doris Fransein for her lifetime effort to help children seen by the Tulsa juvenile court system. • Former Senate President Pro Tempore and Secretary of State Glenn Coffee for his work as both a state official and private attorney. • Former Oklahoma First Lady Rhonda Walters for her initiative to vaccinate children while first lady and her work assisting many children’s endeavors. From five individual and five organizational finalists, OICA presented two Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards. Ryan Abernathy won the individual award for his work with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to help feed children across the state. Diabetes Solutions of Oklahoma won the organizational People’s Choice Award for their effort to raise awareness and provide support for those facing diabetes. OICA received more than 2,500 ballots.
Behind the scenes:
- Photos courtesy of OICA
Above: Peyton Stacy (center), OICA’s deputy program director, and Miranda Hines (right), OICA program director, are joined by volunteer Emma Garret (left) at the control table as they direct the 2020 Heroes Ball, webcast live from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. At right: Master of Ceremonies Brian Davis begins the webcast for this year’s Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) Heroes Ball.
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) CEO Joe Dorman (left) and Brian Davis, master of ceremonies for the 2020 OICA Heroes Ball, go over last minute script adjustments for the event which was webcast live from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The by-ticket-only webcast allowed the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy to conduct its annual award and fundraising banquet despite the impact of COVID-19. More than 400 people viewed the ticketed event from locations across Oklahoma.
Cory Williams, operations director for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), monitors the live 2020 Heroes Ball webcast from the backroom at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Onscreen is OICA CEO Joe Dorman.