They got the memo! It was Dress Alike Night for, from left, Randy Athercon and Ron Page at Cookies and Cocktails; Tsinena Thompson, Sherry Stupka and Diana Hampton at Boots and Bourbon; and Roger Klenke and Gary Hockman at an event benefiting Automobile Alley. For more, see Pages B1, B2 & B5.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 16 • Two Sections • 16 pages August 17, 2018
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City seeks input from residents on park improvements By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer A public forum to discuss plans for improvements to the six parks in The Village is scheduled for Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in The Village Library, 10307 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Voters in The Village approved a $10.38 million package of general obliga-
tion bonds on Jan. 9 that included $1.88 million for the six city parks and $8.5 million for streets, sidewalks and traffic signals. The bond issue identified various improvements envisioned for each park. For example, Duffner Park renovations are set to include construction of restrooms, off-street parking, a quarter-mile walking trail,
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City Manager Bruce Stone visits with a local resident during a typical day in The Village.
By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer The Village City Manager Bruce Stone was stunned earlier this year when the City Council voted unanimously to
acquisition of new park equipment and tennis court renovations. In Bumpass Park, restrooms are to be built, off-street parking is set to be constructed, new park equipment will be purchased and tennis court renovations are planned. Other parks scheduled for improvements are Harrison, Johnson, Meeker and Wayne Schooley.
A “parks plan” will guide city officials in the expenditure of the bond proceeds earmarked for parks and in development of all six parks “into the future,” city officials wrote in a recent eBulletin. A survey to gauge public opinion about each of the six parks has been developed. The questionnaire can be found online at thevil-
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name City Hall in his honor. “I am deeply grateful and humbled by the council’s action,” he said recently after a “Bruce K. Stone Municipal Building” plaque was affixed to the
lageparks.com and paper copies of the survey are available at The Village Library. Survey questions include: • How would you categorize your park: As a neighborhood facility for surrounding residents, as a municipal park serving all residents of the community, See PARKS, Page 3
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exterior of the municipal building. Stone, 65, has been the city manager in The Village for 33 years – more than half of his life. See STONE, Page 3
Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business will honor three business and community leaders during the 32nd annual Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor luncheon Oct. 25 at the Cox Convention Center downtown. The 2018 inductees are Sue Ann Arnall, president of the Arnall Family Foundation, with the Lifetime Achievement Award; Richard Tanenbaum, CEO of Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings, with the Chairman's Award; and Ronnie Irani, president and CEO of RKI Energy Resources, with the President’s Award. The Oklahoma Commerce & Industry Hall of Honor luncheon is the premier event benefitting the Meinders School of Business scholarship program. Melissa Cory, director of communications and director of the business school’s executive and professional education efforts, called the event an “opportunity to celebrate visionaries, leaders and role models for our students, who are the next generation of business and community leaders.” “We are thrilled to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to our state and region through their dedication and support to our community,” she said. Corporate sponsorships and individual tickets are available. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Cory at 208-5540 or mcory@ okcu.edu. Registration is also available online on the Hall of Honor page at okcu.edu/hallofhonor. See HALL, Page 5
Bakr Nour a real guardian angel during medical situation in Qatar By Vicki Clark Gourley Publisher
up and irreversibly on my way to the hospital. This seems prudent after having DOHA, Qatar, a heart attack almost three Tuesday, Aug. 14, years ago. 2018 -- Halfway to Except, I didn’t pass out Namibia, Africa, to when having a heart learn about Langston’s attack. University’s goat proMy fainting is (my diaggram, I became the nosis) probably from dehy“fainting goat.” dration. The only liquid I BAKR NOUR Friends who travel like well enough to take with me have experimore than a sip is wine. enced this malady first hand from At the end of my 13-plus-hour Mexico to Jerusalem. I faint. Before flight to my layover in Doha, my I can recover my senses the ambulance has been called, I’m all wired See NOUR, Page 9
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Rafting, paintball, dining in the dark all part of Competitour H
opefully you read about our insane adventure with Competitours. That was just half the trip, here comes the rest! Fashioning a flag and building a raft filled one morning on the beach. Given eight wood poles, four blue plastic barrels and a wad of rope, we became maritime engineers. Six to a team and a time limit. Our rafts had to be sea-worthy as we were to race them out and around buoys, and back. Great skills came in to play, as some teams “lost” a barrel or couldn’t row against the waves with silky precision. You’re reading this from a member of the winning team. We celebrated with beer and lunch on the beach. Bringing out our inner Gaudi, we fashioned art projects in mosaic glass, sang the Barcelona National song with a taxi driver, took video on the top of a mountain, painted graffiti on provided surfaces, copied dates off ancient churches – along with 38 other challenges. But then on to the Via Ferrata – look it up! Nightmares are made of that! Cables and carabiners, sheer mountain sides, hiking boots, knee pads and gloves and the Mediterranean beneath pretty much give you the picture. I tried for a respectable distance and freaked. Husband was Superman. If I said to you, “Andorra,” would you ask to taste it? Drape it over your shoulders? Try to ride one? Okay, Smarty, you knew it was a country in the
Pyrenees mountains — new to me! Paintball Wars, the next competition, left us looking like the detritus from the running of the bulls. Though suited up with vests, gloves, helmets, goggles and jumpsuits, we were a murderous group. Our war zone was full of wooden spools for cables, toxic waste barrels (we made that up), stubby bushes and small trees. The primal desire to capture a small yellow flag brings out the worst in man. But we did it, and have the residual purple and yellow bruises, sprained fingers, and grins on our faces to prove it. Sitting in our highpowered go-carts, we didn’t have to make the noise, “varoom, varoom,” these really were race cars on a real track and we did two heats. The track was dripping with testosterone, which was mitigated by the unattractive cafeteria lady net caps we had to wear under our cool helmets. No time to rest, we were on schedule for the longest Alpine slide in the world which runs just under four miles. Climbing upward on tracks in your stretched-out car, you find time to admire the forest and glorious mountains. Then, POW! Breakneck speed down the mountain and banking around hairpin turns,
you hurtle to the bottom. It was a real rush, though I did most of it with the brake on! To the amusement of the group, I guessed my time as 11 minutes, and husband said it took one and a half minute. Actuality, about 5-6 minutes. So, we’re not good at that either! Our group had dinner in Zurich, so we hear. Endurance being our name, we trooped off to Dinner in the Dark. All the waiters are blind, have melodious soft voices and are so calming, but the room is pitch BLACK. Once you’re seated with a glass of wine which, not wanting a flood, they thoughtfully poured for us, it becomes hilarious. “You’ve got ketchup on your chin!” someone calls out, or “Please pass the salt,” or, “Gosh, your hair looks great.” A vegetarian meal had been ordered to accommodate all. But I’ll be darned if smoked tofu doesn’t feel and taste like pork in the dark. Pasta balls, we were sure, were peas, sneaky ingredients like purslane and pine nuts figured in. Obviously, the dessert was peach cobbler, uh, nope, made with apricots. A side challenge for our group was to figure out the four courses and the ingredients. Several ate with their hands though utensils were provided. Tofu feels like a lot of other stuff. Dinner was filling, delicious, sometimes crunchy, full of laughter and talking with your mouth open (who would know?) and really weird. A side challenge
was to draw the chair in which you sat. I mean, really! To further mess with our heads, in Lucerne, we all did a ropes course —tightropes, wonky swinging logs, zip-lines and freefalling. As the management is so cranky about people dying on their watch, we wore leg harnesses and belts which had carabiners available, so we were always attached as we hooked and unhooked them along our path. Screaming and shaking in our helmets and gloves, we encouraged and cheered for each other through this group insanity. We spent time in Gruyeres, Switzerland and a break to have fondue. Oh, you’re quick: Gruyeres cheese. Then to the Cailler Chocolate Factory, though nothing as mundane as a tour, we made glorious flowers out of chocolate. Since we only had three hours to color, cool, draw, cut and fashion petals, leaves, refrigerate, make a base and assemble embellishments, we fast-tracked it. Husband was an expert at instant coolant quick freeze which bonded parts together. Our chocolate chefs were like, total professionals. Apparently if there is Chocolate 101, we got a Ph.D. in the quality of our instruction. For whimsy I put a bug with pinchers atop our yellow and red chrysanthemum, it hid mistakes. One of our younger and very competent compadres brought a travel drone, so we constantly had videos of
Above: Suited up to fly during our whirlwind mystery trip. At left: Paintball wars were next on the agenda.
Street food: a BIG batch of paella. our idiotic antics from above. Top prize to him and to the video of the Zorb spiraling down the mountain with husband Jerry in it. The pace was fast, the challenges were uncommon, exhuberant and sometimes scary, but we bonded as
friends and teams and took care of one another. We laughed to tears, we hugged, we shared stories. Not knowing one another before, we became family. As Steve said, “They aren’t strangers, just friends you haven’t yet met.”
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FRIDAY in Wyoming Jan and Mary Latta with their grandchildren, Samantha, Adalynn, Lucas, Emmerick and Broderick and OKC FRIDAY on their recent trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
PARKS From Page 1 or as a destination park that attracts visitors from outside The Village? • How many times have you visited your particular park in the past year? • What times of day do you use
STONE From Page 1 The City Management Association of Oklahoma said it doesn’t maintain records on tenure. Nevertheless, Stone is believed to have been city manager in one town for more consecutive years than any of his peers elsewhere in the state. “I’ve been incredibly fortunate,” he said. “The Village has had a good, stable city council over the years.” “Bruce has done an amazing job leading The Village,” Mayor Sonny Wilkinson said. For example, “The loss of the Wal-Mart and Albertson’s stores were huge hits to the city’s revenue stream, but he kept the city afloat.” Until local voters approved a $10.38 million general obligation bond issue last January – the first since the municipality was founded 68 years ago – The Village was one of the few towns in Oklahoma that had no long-term debt, Wilkinson noted. “We on the City Council are grateful for Bruce’s leadership,” Wilkinson said. “And we know how much he loves this city. The Village has no bigger advocate than Bruce Stone.” Stone graduated from Bristow High School in 1970, but as an “Army brat” he moved around among several military towns, including Fort Benning, Ga.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Meade, MD.; Fort Ord, Calif.; Heidelberg,
the park? • How long, on average, do you stay in the park on your visits? • How do you get to the park: by car, bicycle or on foot? • What type of activities do you do engage in while at the park? • Is the park sufficiently illuminated at night? • Do you feel safe in the park? • What do you like about the
Germany; and in Japan. He also lived in Saigon, Vietnam; Bangkok, Thailand; and in Laos, where he met Tim, his wife of almost 45 years. (The couple has three adult children.) Stone earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Oklahoma State University and was in graduate school at OSU, working toward a master’s in public administration, when he was recruited in 1978 by the city manager of Stroud to be his assistant. Eight months later the city manager left for another town and Stone was promoted to
park, and what problems does it have? A master plan for the parks will be prepared by a private firm, with guidance from city government leaders, municipal staff and a steering committee of volunteers. The Village City Council has retained LAUD (Landscape, Architecture and Urban Design) Studio of Oklahoma City for the project, at a cost of $72,500.
replace him. The Stroud Chamber of Commerce honored Stone as its “Citizen of the Year” in 1983. The next year he moved on to Blackwell, where he served as city manager for 11 months. The Village City Council hired Stone in June 1985 to be the community’s city manager. Semi-retired insurance agent Stan Alexander, who since 1971 has served on The Village City Council for a little over 33 years, was among the councilmen who hired Stone. “His background was perfect for what we needed,” Alexander said.
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Antlers roll to Norman tourney title NORMAN – Losing just three sets over five games, the Deer Creek volleyball team rolled to the Norman Invitational title to open the season last weekend. The Antlers (5-0) beat Moore, 3-1, in the final to claim the title. Trinity Sargent, Madi Manning and Teagan Polcovich were named to the All-Tournament team. Deer Creek also beat Bixby, Yukon and Mustang in the tournament. The Antlers host Westmoore this Tues-
day and Norman North on Thursday. Both matches are set to start at 6 p.m. KNIGHTS TAKE 2ND AT JAG INV. Crossings Christian cruised to five straight wins at the Jaguar Invitational, but fell in a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the OKC Storm homeschool team in the final last Saturday. The Knights (5-1) didn’t lose a set till the championship match, with wins over Verdigris twice, Oklahoma Bible and Captiol Hill.
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Crossings hosts Bethany this Tuesday and OCS on Thursday with both matches starting at 6 p.m. CHARGERS WIN 3 AT CASCIA HALL TULSA – After opening with two losses, Heritage Hall recovered to win three straight games to claim the consolation trophy at the Cascia Hall Commando Shootout last weekend. The Chargers (3-3) swept Glenpool and Cache in the final two matches, while also
downing Tulsa Washington, 3-1. Mount St. Mary also competed at the Commando Shootout, with the Rockets posting two wins against Glenpool and Cache. Mount St. Mary (33) hosts a twinbill this Friday against Regent Prep at 4 p.m. and Piedmont at 7 p.m. Heritage Hall, meanwhile, entertains Piedmont this Thursday at 6 p.m. OTHER RESULTS PC North wins twice: PC North (2-0)
Deer Creek volleyball players, from left, Trinity Sargent, Madi Manning and Teagan Polcovich were named to the All-Tournament team at last weekend’s Norman Invitational. The Antlers won the team title.
opened the season with pair of wins over Choctaw and Midwest City. The Panthers
visit Midwest City this Thursday at 6 p.m. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
Local teams open preseason scrimmages Fridayland football teams move to live action this week for preseason scrimmages as they prepare for the start of the 2018 regular season. Casady, Crossings Christian and Heritage Hall are home for scrimmages. The Cyclones entertain Kingfisher and the Chargers play
host to to Holland Hall and Victory Christian this Friday, while the Knights took on Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary on Thursday. PC North travels to Stillwater this Friday for its first scrimmage, and McGuinness hits the road to face Lawton MacArthur. Also, on Thursday, Deer Creek was on the road at Carl Albert in its opening preseason scrimmage.
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McGuinness running back Dominic Richardson, left, receives handoff from quarterback Sam Schmidt during last Monday’s football practice.
McGuinness football players Chris Thompson, far left, and Luke Tarman (17) receive instruction from new head coach Bryan Pierce during last Monday’s practice. Looking on in the background is Carter Larson (77).
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Deer Creek wins Broken Arrow tourney Deer Creek combined for all six runs in the third and fourth innings to beat Broken Bow, 6-0, and claim the Broken Arrow softball tournament title last week. The Antlers (6-0) made the most of just five hits in the game. Emily Hott led the way with a pair of singles, drove in four runs and scored another run. Hailey Evans, Taylor Keys and Maci Stockton belted the other three hits, with Stockton scoring two runs and Keys added another run. Pitcher Terin Ritz threw a one-hit shutout and recorded three strikeouts in the complete-game victory. Deer Creek is scheduled to compete at the Southmoore
Festival this Saturday. CHARGERS TAKE DOWN CACHE Opening the Chisholm Trail tournament with a win over Cache, Heritage Hall lost four straight to open the season. In the win against Cache, the Chargers (14) scored four runs in the second inning and three in the fourth. Kyann Woods went 2-for-3 with a double and drove in three runs to lead the way. Lauren Day, Alina Wilson and Tia Brown collected the other three hits. Wilson and Brown each drove in a run, while Brown scored two runs and Wilson scored once. Day also picked up the pitching victory, allowing three runs on
four hits and striking out three in four innings. Heritage Hall is set to visit Millwood this Monday at 4:30 p.m. PANTHERS FALL AT PIEDMONT PC North endured a pair of tough losses last week to open the season. The Panthers (0-2) managed just a pair of hits in a 12-0 setback at Piedmont. Emily Shuck and Katie Duff-Relf belted doubles to account for both hits. Pitcher Alyssa Langfield got roughed up for six runs on three hits in the first inning to take the loss. The Panthers are set to host the PC North Festival this weekend. – By Jason Jewell
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Sue Ann Arnall, an energy industry veteran, created and managed natural gas and oil marketing departments during her 20-year career in the field. Arnall pioneered numerous transportation opportunities and exchange agreements with the major U.S. pipelines, trucking companies, railroads, and refineries. She also managed commodity futures-trading. Arnall is the president of the Arnall Family Foundation, as well as four additional businesses under the umbrella of Essay Management Services, LLC. The foundation works to fill gaps in services for the most vulnerable, children and animals. Arnall obtained a BA in economics and a JD from the University of Tulsa, where she serves as trustee. She is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and is on the board of directors for the Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, and Allied Arts; and is an executive in residence at Oklahoma City University. Richard Tanenbaum is the principal owner of Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings
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and brings over 35 years of commercial real estate experience including development, acquisition and brokerage. Tanenbaum owned and operated more than 18 restaurants in Texas, including the Atchafalaya River Front Café, before joining GTH. Since taking over as CEO, Tanenbaum has vastly expanded the asset base of GTH’s commercial portfolio as well as the company’s capabilities and expertise in different types of construction including industrial, office, retail and multi-family. Since 1997, he has overseen the growth of the company’s commercial portfolio from 800,000 square feet to over 6,000,000 square feet. Tanenbaum has completed over 35 projects totaling more than $350,000,000, making GTH one of the largest developers in Oklahoma. These projects have ranged from single and multitenant warehouse and distribution facilities, large single tenant office complexes for companies such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, a hangar complex for ARINC, as well as over 1,000 apartment units in four different multifamily communities. Tanenbaum is a member of the Commercial Real Estate Council, a board member of the Greater
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and co-chairman of the chamber’s Total Resource Development Campaign. Ronnie Irani is president and CEO of RKI Energy Resources, LLC, a privately held company headquartered in Oklahoma City. Prior to forming this company, Irani was president and CEO of RKI Exploration & Production, which he had founded in 2005 and built into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise prior to its sale in 2015. Irani has over 37 years of experience in the oil and natural gas industry. Prior to forming the RKI companies, Irani was senior vice president and general manager with Dominion Resources, a fortune 200 company. Prior to Dominion, he served in senior executive positions for Louis Dreyfus Natural Gas Corp. and Woods Petroleum Corporation, both of
which are NYSE companies headquartered in Oklahoma City. Irani earned his BS in chemistry from Bombay University, India, in 1977. He also holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in petroleum engineering from University of Oklahoma, and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. Irani has also completed the Executive Management Program offered by the IPAA in conjunction with Harvard University. Irani is past chairman and executive committee member of the board of visitors of the Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy at the University of Oklahoma. He is a founding board member and past chairman of the Oklahoma Energy Explorers. He serves on the board of directors of The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. He is a past president and founding board member of the India – U.S. Chamber of Commerce of Greater
OKC. He is an alumnus of Leadership Oklahoma, Class XXIII and Leadership Oklahoma City, Class XXIX. Irani serves as an independent director on the board of Enable Midstream Partners, LP. In the past, Irani has served on several public and private boards including Quest Resources,
Seventy Seven Energy, Inc. (NYSE-SSE), the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, the Integrated Petroleum Environmental Consortium (IPEC), the U.S. Department of Energy Industry Oil Review Panel, the Oil & Gas Compact Commission and the Sarkeys Energy Center.
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS EXHIBITIONS
Through Aug. 18 • Quilt Sale
Last chance to buy one of the fiber artworks at Artspace At Untitled. Large group quilts are 20% off. Artspace is located at 1 NE 3rd St. in the Deep Deuce District. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (405) 8159995 for information.
Oct. 4-6 • Cowboy Crossings
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum hosts the Opening Weekend event and sale for two outstanding exhibitions. The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) showcases the best of saddlemaking, bit and spur making, silversmithing and rawhide braiding; while the Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) features fine art from members who celebrate the West through painting, drawing, and sculpture. The TCAA exhibition is on view through Jan. 6, 2019 and the CAA exhibition is on view through Nov. 25, 2018. Reservations for most Opening Weekend events are required; call (405) 478-2250 ext. 219 or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/cowboycrossings.
Through October • ‘Traffic Jam’
"Welcome to the Traffic Jam" is an exhibition of recent paintings by local artist Alexis Austin, curated by Helen Opper. As the name suggests, the exhibition features a varied collection of the artist’s mixed media works on fabric. Thematically diverse, this show offers a broad
Oklahoma City is hosting its inaugural VegFestOKC on Sept. 8 at the Myriad Gardens in downtown OKC from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. VegFest is a nationwide event that began in 1991 and has now been held in over 30 states. Featuring over 50 vendors and exhibitors, food trucks and thousands of festival-goers, vegans and non-vegans alike will experience plantbased eating’s many flavors and learn how each of us can protect the planet, our health and animals by simply making different lifestyle choices. Experience food demonstrations, meet wellness coaches and learn how to get the most out of your grocery shopping – maybe even get a henna tattoo as a reminder of the day. On the main stage you will hear about the benefits of transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, growing your own food, natural healing and about the life of a cattle rancher turned vegan. The lineup also includes a chance to move your body with some of the leading vegan fitness instructors in the state. This years’ keynote speakers and fitness leaders include: • Dr. Jimmy Conway, Orthopedic Surgeon and Plant Based OKC founder • Dale Spoonsmore, urban farmer and From Seed to Spoon app creator • Zac Shelton, third generation TX cattle rancher turned vegan entrepreneur • Dr. Amit Gumman of Harmony Healing and Nutraceuticals • Audrey Price with Higher Ground Running • Shannon Stephens, Yoga Medicine teacher with Soul Yoga • Miranda Chisolm with Hidden Dragon Yoga • Jon Pennington with Four Star Fitness
There will be fun for the kids too. They will learn to plant seeds and take them home to grow, there will be a photo booth, face painting, onsite pet adoptions and Oliver and Friends Animal Sanctuary will be there with their piglets. Entry to VegFestOKC is free, come hungry and ready to have fun. For more information and the schedule go to vegfestokc.com and @vegfestokc on social media.
spectrum of paintings, ranging from abstract to more figurative renderings, all of which are comfortably embraced by Alexis’s unique style and perspective. The exhibition will be on view at the Inasmuch Foundation Gallery at Oklahoma City Community College. Call (405) 682-1611 for gallery information.
CONCERTS
Aug. 18 • Vince Gill
Oklahoma City's own Vince Gill comes home to the Civic Center Music Hall Aug. 18. After working in the industry for more than 40 years and selling over 26 million albums, Gill is one the most successful musicians and guitarists of all time. Gill recently released the record “Down To My Last Bad Habit,” of which he wrote/cowrote, co-produced and is a featured musician on all 12 songs. Call (405)
Caviezel headlines fundraiser Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption (DPA) announced today that Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in the blockbuster film The Passion of the Christ, will headline their Aug. 30 fundraiser Angels of Destiny, taking place at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Caviezel will share his personal story as an adoptive dad, as well as his powerful testimony regarding his role in the filming of The Passion of the Christ. Caviezel and his wife, Kerri, are • Other no table Cavie r devout Catholics and have adopted z The T el include oles for hin Re Private three children putting their pro-life Sulliva d Line Witt i stance into action. McCo n in Freque , Detective n John ncy, J rmick Tickets to the event are $125 for J im i o an individual and $200 for a cou- D hannes in n Madison, I Am antès ple and include dinner and the Cristo in The Co David, Edm , u opportunity to hear Caviezel’s Bobby golfer Bob nt of Mon ond b J o story. They can be purchased n es: Str y Jones i te and C a rroll O oke of G n online at deaconessadoption.org. • F enius, erstad r o m 2 Monies raised at the event will sta rred a 011 until 2 t in Déjà Vu s John be used to fund the many free 016, . scie h services DPA provides to expec- Pers nce fiction c Reese on th e tant parents, adoptive and fos- is Lu on of Intere rime drama e CBS s ke in ter families and children. For Paul, t. Jim’s late series Apost le of C st role more information, call Debbie hrist. Davis at (405) 949-4200.
Septemberfest and Oklahoma! The Oklahoma History Center and the Friends of the Mansion will be cohosting the governor’s 22nd annual Septemberfest on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free fall festival is open to the public and features more than 60 events and demonstrations. The Oklahoma History Center will be the primary location for activities, and tours of the first floor of the Governor’s Mansion also will be offered. This year’s Septemberfest theme is “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!” This celebrates both the 75th anniversary of the Broadway debut of the famous musical and the exhibit now on display at the Oklahoma History Center. Septemberfest was initiated by Governor Frank Keating and the Friends of the Mansion, Inc., in 1997. The original intent was to
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FUNDRAISERS
Aug. 25 • Car Show
The Village Lions Club hosts the 13th annual Pat Harington Memorial Car Show at Duffner Park, 2731 Winston
share “Oklahoma’s House” with Oklahoma’s citizens. Septemberfest has attracted people from all over the world and it continues to grow in popularity. “This is an opportunity to showcase Oklahoma’s wonderful history and culture and things that make Oklahoma unique,” said Governor Mary Fallin. The governor will be on hand to read a variety of stories to children. Visitors will enjoy arts and crafts, chuck wagon cooking, living history, face painting, laser tag, museum exhibits, pony rides, square dancing, live performances and much more. No ticket or registration is required for this free event. The Oklahoma History Center will close at 3 p.m. on Sept. 8. The Oklahoma History Center is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. For more information, please visit okhistory.org/historycenter or call (405) 522-0765.
Rd, The Village. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and judging starts at noon with awards following at 2 p.m. Bring your used eyeglasses to be recycled for the Lions Club Recycle For Sight program. Rain out date is Sept. 8.
THIS WEEKEND
Aug. 17-19 • Home Show
The OKC Renovation & Landscaping Show brings experts to the Cox Convention Center. For more information please visit homeshowcenter.com.
OKC joins national movement to end prostate cancer The End of Prostate Cancer joins Urology Associates Inc. to host the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk this October. The goal is to create Generation ZERO – the first generation of men free of prostate cancer. Participants from Oklahoma City will run and walk together on Oct. 7 to fight a disease that takes the life of an American man every 18 minutes. Oklahoma City joins 40+ communities across the nation as part of the
Turn your passion into action to END prostate cancer!
ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series. The Run/Walk promotes awareness for prostate cancer and encourages men to be informed about their risk. More than 1,670 men in Oklahoma will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. “The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk rallies communities and gives participants a voice in the
fight to end prostate cancer,” said ZERO CEO Jamie Bearse. “We’re making prostate cancer a national priority. The Run/Walk series is a way to mobilize the prostate cancer community and raise funds for patient support programs to ensure that no man has to face prostate cancer alone.” Run/Walk participants
will receive tech shirts, free food and prizes, and the opportunity to connect with others who are impacted by prostate cancer. Funds raised for this year’s Run/Walk event will go toward local and national efforts to provide research for new treatments, to enhance patient support resources, and to educate men and families about prostate cancer. The race will take place at Stars and Stripes Park. For more information, visit zeroprostatecancer-
run.org/okc. ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families and inspires action. ZERO is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization and dedicates 84 cents of every dollar to research and programs. For info, visit zerocancer.org.
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Star of ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to headline Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption fundraiser Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption (DPA) announced that Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in the blockbuster film “The Passion of the Christ,” will headline the Aug. 30 fundraiser taking place at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Caviezel will share his personal story as an adoptive dad, as well as his powerful testimony regarding his role in the filming of “The Passion of the Christ.” Caviezel and his wife, Kerri, are devout Catholics and have adopted three children putting their pro-life stance into action. Other notable roles for Caviezel include Private Witt in “The Thin Red Line,” Detective John Sullivan in “Frequency,” Jim McCormick in “Madison,” Johannes in “I Am David,” Edmond Dantès in “The Count of Monte Cristo”, golfer Bobby Jones in “Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius” and Carroll Oerstadt in “Déjà Vu.”
From 2011 until 2016, he starred as John Reese on the CBS science fiction crime drama series “Person of Interest.” Jim’s latest role is Luke in “Paul, Apostle of Christ.” Tickets to the event are $125 for an individual and $200 for a couple and include dinner and the opportunity to hear Caviezel’s story. They can be purchased online at www.deaconessadoption.org. Monies raised at the event will be used to fund the many free services DPA provides to expectant parents, adoptive and foster families and children. For more information, contact Debbie Davis at 949-4200. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter #2018AOD to learn more about this event. For 118 years, DPA has walked with expectant parents facing unplanned pregnancies, providing counseling, encouragement, shelter, food, and clothing. The
August 18 Chris Adams Daryl Beadles Norma Cokeley Lyn Elam Etta Emerson Michael F. Gross Travis Mills Pam Rothwell August 19 Rachel Dalton Stephanie Fleet Janet Henderson Elizabeth Holt Jeff Krausse Tanya Marman Keith Oehlert LaVonna Saul Lloyd Scheidt Brad Shelley Todd Stewart August 20 Tamera Boehm Mike Bruno H. Pat Butler Laurel Cockrill Elisa Foshee Eleanor Issacs Mary McDaniel Bud Patterson Heidi Post John Rankin John Sevier
organization also operates a full-service infant adoption program and counseling center, providing adoption-competent therapeutic services.
The Oklahoma City based nonprofit has helped over 125,000 women and created over 7,000 families through adoption since its inception.
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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.
MEMBER OF ON THIS OKC FRIDAY EDITORIAL OPINION PAGE: We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
Runoff, not general election, will decide leadership V
oting in the Aug. 28 runoff election will be more important than voting in the general election. Republicans will once again hold sway in Oklahoma. If you care about which Republican candidate will hold office, you will need to vote in the runoff. A poor turnout could be disastrous for our state. Bob Anthony in the Corporation Commissioner race tops OKC FRIDAY’s list of endorsements. His honesty and willingness to
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com
hold our utilities accountable to rate payers is unparalleled in the history of the Corporation Commission. There have been some very questionable decisions by other commissioners over the years and
one case of outright, convicted bribery. There is no question of the best candidate. Businesswoman Cathy Costello will bring a new perspective to the office of Labor Commissioner. Her plan to partner with the Department of Commerce to promote job creation and stop overreaching government regulations brings a fresh new attitude to the office. Her other ideas are equally innovative and it is time for a change in direction of this office.
The war on bullying HeartLine leads the battle The Best of J. Leland Gourley, Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY, September 2, 2011
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ast week, HeartLine, Oklahoma’s Community Crisis Connection, held it’s annual “Festival of Hope.” The theme for this event was: “Stop Bullying/Suicide in Our Schools.” We can’t say enough good things about the muchneeded work this organization is doing in the field of this important calling. First of all, let us cite a few statistics: • A research study last year revealed that half of all U.S. students admitted to bullying someone and nearly half said they had
The Best of Just One Man by J. L e l a n d G o u r l e y been bullied. • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Oklahoma youth, ages 10 - 24. • Oklahoma ranks 13th nationally in reported deaths by suicide. • Nationally, suicide causes more than 30,000 deaths annually. • 15% of U. S. high school students report serious thoughts of killing themselves last year. That ought to jolt
anybody into serious thinking and concern. So many of us in the general public do not get excited about such problems because we do not see them affecting us, personally. There is a similar attitude toward low performing school classes (Our kids are getting along fine, so what’s the problem?) Since bullying is so large an issue, so widespread, it’s time for all of us to get excited about it.
Think back to your own high school experiences. Some other organizations beside HeartLine have been actively combatting the evil of bullying in Oklahoma City. Administrators and teachers of our schools can’t devote their full time to it but they are helping. What is in the mind of the “stronger” or “more popular’ student who bullies a lesser student? All of us should be alert and help at every opportunity. Editor’s note: HeartLine’s 2018 Festival of Hope is tonight.
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Work along Grand continues Asphalt is spread and compacted on a reconstructed section of Grand Boulevard in Nichols Hills. When completed, the new two-lane route will have a 6-inch thick layer of asphalt paving from just north of NW 63rd Street to just south of Nichols Road. The $1,073,773 resurfacing contract is being performed by Atlas Construction of Oklahoma City. The work started in the spring and was scheduled to be finished by the end of July. However, the anticipated completion date has since been pushed back to September because of interruptions for the Redbud Classic and from heavy rains, Public Works Director Randy Lawrence said.
NOUR From Page 1 water bottle was still full. I fainted in the terminal and woke up in the back of an ambulance. My brain started working, and I dug in my pockets and around the stretcher for my cell phone. Searching the directory for Bakr Nour, I dialed the number. He answered. “Hi, Bakr. It’s Vicki Gourley. I’m in the back of an ambulance headed for some hospital in Doha and was wondering if you could help me out?” “You are in Doha?” “You are one lucky woman,” I thought to myself. “Who else would have the personal cell phone number of the Professor of Surgery at the Weill-Cornell University Hospital in Doha, Qatar, the heart of the mid-east?” When the ambulance pulled into the emergency room, there stood my friend of 24 years, Bakr. The past two weeks are the story of unparalleled kindness, attention and expert medical care from the former director of the
Zuhdi Transplant Institute at Baptist-Integris. He stayed with me until 2 a.m., when he obtained a room in the new Hamad Heart Hospital for me. He called my brother in Dallas and my kids. He checked out the physicians for the besttrained cardiologist. He went shopping for food and clothes for me after consulting with his wife, Sohair. She was at their home in Gaillardia in Oklahoma City. Bless her heart, she thought of everything and sent Bakr to buy and deliver it. Despite an elevated
level of enzymes showing heart muscle damage, my angiogram showed no blockage. In fact, the doctor performing it insisted on showing me what a great job Dr. Ravi Vallabhan at Baylor Medical in Dallas had done three years ago. I am fully conscious, with the dye being pumped through my femoral artery, looking at a giant television screen beside me. “Very reassuring,” I mumbled, “Now let’s get me out of here.” Now for the bad news. I wasn’t allowed to fly for two weeks.
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Qatar Airways and the cardiologist are very conservative, medically speaking. I couldn’t fly on to the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia. I missed Dr. Terry Gipson’s entire seminar and training for Namibian farmers funded by the Kirkpatrick Foundation and Richard Sias. (I’ll explain what this has to do with cheetahs in a later article.) Five days in the hos-
pital and eight more in a hotel and I am now being allowed to fly home on Thursday. This must be higher powers retribution for my bragging that I was just going to keep traveling as long as I could. This is summer in Doha, 110 degrees. I had clothes for winter in Namibia with me. I needed them. This city is air conditioned everywhere with thermostats set at 32 degrees.
Bakr and his friends take me to dinner every night and I have feasted from brunch at the Four Seasons, to Shawarma restaurants to Syrian dishes at Debs W Remman. There is no way I can ever repay the affection, warmth, concern and care that I received from the Nours over the past two weeks. I can only hope for the opportunity to pass it on in the future.
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Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled names Compassionate Citizens of the Year honorees
OKFD Board President Parrish Whitaker, honorees Kathleen and Dennis Kaufman and Executive Director Steve Ross.
The Oklahoma Foundation for the Disable honored Kathleen and Dennis Kaufman and Mary Brinkley as its Compassionate Citizens of the Year. The Kaufmans have a long history of helping lead the Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled. In her position as executive director of
LeadingAge Oklahoma, Brinkley is the chief advocate for Oklahoma nonprofit organizations that provide aging services. Founded in 1960 in Oklahoma City, OKFD is the largest provider of adult day health services to developmentally-disabled persons in central Oklahoma.
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Honoree Mary Brinkley with Brian Rush. Brinkley is the executive director of LeadingAge Oklahoma.
Becky Ivins and Jan Brown. Jon and Cathie Coussens and Geni Wood.
Brian Rush and Trish Ingram.
Lola Jennings and Krystal Golding Ross.
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Patrons toast their favorite charitable causes For more photos from each event, see Page B2.
Cookies and Cocktails supports Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma The new event space at Oklahoma City Zoo’s Sanctuary Asia was the setting for the Girls Scouts Western Oklahoma’s Cookies and Cocktails. Local restaurants created savory or sweet snacks incorporating Girl Scout Cookies. At right: Girl Scouts President and CEO Shannon Evers with national volunteer Pat Martin.
Rotarians kick up their boots for Bricktown Club Boots & Bourbon is the Bricktown Rotary’s newest annual fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting local charities through The Bricktown Rotary Foundation. At left: The Three Canaries — Tsinena Thompson, Sherry Stupka and Diana Hampton.
From left, Emily Jackson, Chad Gregory and Lisa and Mark Cheek support the St. Anthony Foundation by attending Pop!, a champagne and scotch tasting.
Pop!ing the cork for St. Anthony
- Photos by Rose Lane
Brooke Haneborg, Eric Johnson and Michael Laird discuss what is sweet and what is savory at the Girl Scouts event. Attendees voted for their favorites in each category. At left: Rachel Benbrook and Sarah DeSpain.
At right: Cheers! Pop! Chairman Brooke Haneborg and St. Anthony Foundation Vice President of Development Sherry Rhodes toast the event. Below: Greg and Jennifer Blair, Naureen Hubbard and Stacy Coleman. Tasting bourbon above are, from left, Bryce and Brittany Deemer and Karyn and Tom Seabrooke. At right: DG Smalling and Jill Shero.
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Cookies and Cocktails
Pop!
- Photos by Rose Lane
Attending the St. Anthony Foundation tasting event are: Above, Kevin Gordon, Suzanne Mitchell and Janice Gordon; and at left, George Huffman and Lynn Brady.
Above: Vivian O’Hara, Justin Newton and Amy Maguire discuss the Girl Scout cookie-based goodies at Cookies and Cocktails. At right: Katie and Greg Shepherd.
In photos, clockwise, starting above, are: Sarah and Justin Grose; Erica Halley and Brian Blackstock; and Stephanie Turner and Hanna Reigs.
Boots & Bourbon
Randy Athercon, left, show his support of the Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma by stocking up on raffle tickets. He is pictured with his wife Cheryl and volunteer Ally Glavas.
Randy and Sandra Cassimus attend the Bricktown Rotary Club’s event at the Oklahoma History Center. In addition to bourban, beer and food tastings, attendees had the opportunity to ride a mechanical bull.
News/Legals
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 10, 2018; Friday, August 17, 2018) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending Section 50-130 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding accessory sign regulations, adding restrictions on political signs in Residential Districts, and allowing for removal of all unlawfully placed accessory signs by the City; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116.
In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 RS Fuel, LLC., PO Box 14009, Oklahoma City, OK 73113, an/a limited liability company hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply within 60 days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Retail Beer/Retail Wine License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That it intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Retail Beer, Retail Wine establishment with business premises located at 3330 W. Memorial Rd. #500 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of RS Fuel. Dated this 2nd day of August, 2018. Signature of applicant(s): If partnership, all partners must sign. If corporation an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liability company a manager must sign. /s/Eric Roberts
Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.
County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Eric Roberts to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. /s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2021 (SEAL)
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Dated this 14th day of August, 2018. Kristi Hort Kristi Hort, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
Okie Derby: Making Oklahoma female pilots soar The 40th Okie Derby Annual Proficiency Air Rally is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Aug. 18th at Sundance Airport in Oklahoma City. The International Organization of Women Pilots, The Ninety-Nines, brings pilots together for the derby, testing their aviation skills and raising money for the Wings of the Future Scholarship, which has garnered over $75,000 since its inception. The derby resides at Sundance Airport, 13000 North Sara Road, for the fifth consecutive year and its unique characteristics bring spectators from near and far to witness the action. It is a cross-country proficiency event of approximately 200 statute miles for single, multiengine aircraft & experimental aircraft (piloted by builder) to
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The Okie Derby has raised over $75,000 for Oklahoma female pilots. be flown during daylight hours under VFR conditions and conducted on a handicap system. On rally day, pilots will take off at Sundance Airport, having been provided a predetermined course to fly. That course entails a route beginning at Sundance Airport in west Oklahoma City, and encompasses Bristow and Watonga before heading back to the finish at Sundance. Each entry predicts their fuel usage during flight and elapsed time to fly the course before they depart. The pilots are furnished with live GPS trackers from US Fleet Tracking, back as a sponsor of the derby again this year. The company’s GPS track-
ing technology makes it possible for officials as well as spectators to view all participants during the rally, as it happens. The entrant who comes closest to their predictions wins the rally and walks away with a trophy, bragging rights and 50 gallons of aviation fuel sponsored by Sundance Airport. The Wings of the Future Scholarship has helped women realize their dreams of flying by helping them get started in flying or assisting in furthering their aviation education. This year’s scholarship winner is Cassi Terry. To register, donate and see a schedule of events please go to okiederby.com.
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LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES (First and Second Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018; Friday, August 31, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-1546 In Re the Marriage of: ) Mindi Schlimm, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Lee Ann Scott, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: ________. You are hereby notified that he Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 24 day of September, 2018, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 8 day of August, 2018. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Diane Watson (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 10, 2018; Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-18-1045 In Re the Marriage of: Graciela Garcia, Petitioner, and Javier Garcia, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Javier Garcia You are hereby notified that he Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 20 day of September, 2018, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 2 day of August, 2018. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Elizabth Warne DEPUTY CLERK (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 10, 2018; Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-1777 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Yoselim Martinez, Petitioner, and Ramiro Martinez Martinez, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED Respondent, Ramiro Martinez Martinez GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 19 day of September, 2018, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 31 day of July, 2018. /s/ Yoselim Martinez, Petitioner SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 31 day of July, 2018. Notary: /s/ Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/2021 Commission Number: 09007717
Notice is hereby given that on the 20 day of Sept., 2018, at 2 o’clock p.m., (location at Courthouse or Room #), 101, of the Oklahoma County Courthouse Annex Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the undersigned Sheriff will offer for sale and sell for cash to the highest and best bidder, subject to real estate ad valorem taxes, superior special assessments and all interests of record, if any, except the Mortgage and interests foreclosed herein on the following described real property, to-wit: Unit 1, Building G, THE COMMONS AT QUAIL CREEK, A Unit Ownership Estate created by the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions filed December 8, 2006 in Book 10328, Page 1169, Oklahoma County Clerk’s office, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, lying within Lots1-8 and 11-20, Block 1 of Quail Creek Villas, and Addition in Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, together with the undivided interest in the common elements appertaining thereto, commonly known as 2629 Cedar Tree Road Unit 1-G, Oklahoma City , OK 73120 (the “Property�) Sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order of Sale issued out of the office of the Court Clerk in and for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and pursuant to said judgment reserving the right of Plaintiff to recall said execution by oral announcement and/or order of the Court, prior to the sale, said judgment entered in the District Court in and for said County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ2018-399, entitled Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a/ Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff vs. Jon-David Hurst, et al., Defendants, to satisfy: FIRST: The costs of said action accrued and accruing; SECOND: The judgment and first lien of the Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a/ Mr. Cooper, in the sum of $113,514.83 with interest thereon at the rate of 6.5% per annum from July 1, 2017, as adjusted, if applicable, until paid; advances for taxes, insurance and preservation expenses, accrued and accruing; abstracting expenses, accrued and accruing; bankruptcy fees and costs, if any; and an attorney’s fee, plus costs, with interest thereon at the same rate, until paid. Persons of other entities having interest in the property, including those whose actual addresses are unknown and persons or other entities who have or may have unknown successors and such unknown successors are hereby notified are: Jon-David Hurst; Occupants of the Premises; The Commons at Quail Creek Owners Association, Inc. The property has been duly appraised in the sum of $100,000. WITNESS MY HAND this 31 day of July, 2018. By: /s/P.D. Taylor KIVELL, RAYMENT AND FRANCIS A Professional Corporation K. Renee’ Davis, OBA #15161 Triad Center I, Suite 550 7666 East 61st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 Telephone (918) 254-0626 Facsimile (918) 254-7915 E-mail: rdavis@kivell.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
In the District Court within and for said County and State. State of Oklahoma, } ss. Oklahoma County Della Cudjoe, Plaintiff vs. Eric Cudjoe, 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 attempted to contact him by mail at last known address and you must answer Plaintiff’s petition filed herein on or before the 17 day of September 2018, 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/Karen Colbert, Deputy Clerk
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2018-1163 IN RE: The name of: Rebekah Rae Martin
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NOTICE OF HEARING TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Rebekah Rae Martin has petitioned to change his/her name to Rebekah Rae Martin Burchfiel. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 p.m. on the 6th day of September, 2018, before Judge Andrews in his 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. COURT CLERK /s/____________ By: DEPUTY
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(First Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 17, 2018)
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 10, 2018; Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION No. FD-2018-2141
Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311
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Unless you answer the petition within the time stated, judgement will be rendered against you, and each of you, quieting title to the above property in the name of the Plaintiff along with costs of the action. /s/Stephanie Thompson, Court Clerk (SEAL) Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Kevin Calvey, OBA #16190 PO Box 20443 Oklahoma City, OK 73156 (405) 633-0967
OF THE DECEASED; Defendants.
(Published in OKC Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018; Friday, August 31, 2018)
STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: F.M. TAYLOR, If living, but if deceased, the unknown heirs, successors, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of the deceased;
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. CV-2018-1631 WEBSTER E. KIMBROUGH, Plaintiff, v. F.M. TAYLOR; IF LIVING, BUT IF DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES AND ASSIGNS
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
GREETINGS: Said Defendants are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CV-2018-1631, styled Webster E. Kimbrough v. F.M. TAYLOR; If living, but if deceased, the unknown heirs, successors, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns of the deceased; and said Defendants are further notified unless you file a written answer to the Petition in the District Court of Oklahoma
County by September 17, 2018, a Judgement will be rendered in favor of Plaintiff quieting title in Plaintiff as request in the Petition for the followingdescribed real property, to wit: Lot Seven (7), in Block Thirty-three (33), KNOB HILL ADDITION, Blocks 31 through 35 inclusive, an Addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof. Issued this 7 day of August, 2018. RICK WARREN, COURT CLERK By: /s/Karen Colbert, Deputy Court Clerk (SEAL) Attorney for Plaintiff: Travis C. Smith, OBA #22716 222 Victoria Building 1901 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 (405) 525-6671 (405) 525-6675 fax LPXLP
Business
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United Way names Campaign Cabinet volunteers U
nited Way of Central Oklahoma announced Campaign Cabinet volunteers who will lead the annual fundraising campaign. The cabinet is comprised of community leaders who volunteer their time to work with United Way by engaging support from companies and organizations across central Oklahoma. Leading the cabinet is campaign chairman Sean Trauschke, chairman, president and chief executive officer of OGE Energy Corp. The annual fundraising campaign includes the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s campaign, the State Charitable Campaign and the Heart of the City Campaign. 2018 United Way of Central Oklahoma Campaign Cabinet volunteers are: Dr. John Armitage, Oklahoma Blood Institute, vice chairman; M.T. Berry, City of OKC, Heart of the City Campaign, chairman; Dave Carpenter, American Fidelity Assurance Company, vice chairman; Robert Clements, Clements Foods Co., vice chairman; Dave Hager, Devon Energy, vice chairman; J. Michael Patterson, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, State Charitable Campaign, chair-
man; Kent Shortridge, Oklahoma Natural Gas, A Division of ONE Gas, vice chairman; and Mike Turpen, Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison & Lewis, vice chairman. Also: Aerospace – Greg Smith, Northrop Grumman; Accounting – Rick McCune, Grant Thornton; Architect/ Engineer – Betsy Guthrie-Brunsteter, ADG; Bio-Tech – Darcy Wilborn, i2E; Canadian County – Craig McVay, El Reno Public Schools; Construction – Klay Kimker, community leader; Construction – Jason Bishop, JE Dunn Construction; Economic Advisor – Chad Wilkerson, Federal Reserve Bank; Education – Christine Berney, OKC Thunder; and Energy – Gregg Henson, Devon Energy. Also, Finance – John Higginbotham, Bank of Oklahoma; Foundations/Nonprofits – Tricia Everest, community leader; Foundations/Nonprofits – Frank Merrick, Foundation Management; Hospitality –
- Photos by Rose Lane
For Automobile Alley Lexi Skaggs, above, pours beer during Coop’s Oktoberfest release party benefiting Automobile Alley. At right: Roger Klenke and Gary Hockman get into the spirit of the party by wearing their lederhosens.
Sunny Cearley, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce; Hospitals/Clinics – John Adams, INTEGRIS Baptist; Insurance – Chris Kenny, American Fidelity Assurance Company; Insurance – Clint Schwab, American Fidelity Assurance Company; Insurance – Kevin Wellfare, INSURICA; Labor chairman – Perry Sneed, SMW 124, retiree; Labor chairman – Tim O’Connor, Central OK AFL-CIO; Lawyers – Michael Laird, Crowe & Dunlevy; Leadership/Tocqueville – Mark Funke, Bank SNB, a division of Simmons Bank; Leadership/Tocqueville – Ed Martin,
Ackerman McQueen; Leadership/Tocqueville – David Rainbolt, BancFirst; Leadership/Tocqueville – David Thompson, InvesTrust; Loaned Executives – Brad Krieger, Arvest Bank Local Government – Rick Warren, Oklahoma County court clerk; and Logan County – Mike Sikes, Edward Jones. Also, Manufacturing – Luke Pitman, NBC Bank; Manufacturing – Kelly Sachs, Commerce Bank; Media/Ad/Print – Chip Carter, Jones PR; New Business – Cathy O’Connor, The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City; Oklahoma Health Center – Patti
Davis, OU Medical Center; Oklahoma Health Center – Tom Kupiec, ARL BioPharma, Inc.; Pacesetters – Chris Reen, The Oklahoman Media Company; Real Estate – Nick Samarripas, Arvest Bank; Retail – Ron Witherspoon, Arvest Bank; Technology/ Telecommunication – Cinthya Allen, AT&T; Technology/ Telecommunication – Brad Sheriff, Ascent Resources; Transportation – Daniel Corff, UPS; Transportation – Austin Manger, Oklahoma Natural Gas, A Division of ONE Gas; Wholesale – Bobby Stephenson, JPMorgan Chase Bank; Young Professional Organization – Leslie
Crissup, Enable Midstream Partners; and Young Professional Organization – Donny Greenawalt, Chesapeake Energy Corporation. United Way of Central Oklahoma researches human needs within the communities of central Oklahoma and directs resources to accountable health and human services agencies to meet those needs by improving the health, safety, education and economic well-being of its most vulnerable citizens. For more information about United Way of Central Oklahoma, visit www.unitedwayokc.org or call 2368441.
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