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Village pet owners urged to report attacks Resident suffers third loss due to aggressive animals By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
LESLIE SPEARS
Even if an aggressive dog kills a beloved pet, the grieving owner may be reluctant to file a formal complaint. That paradox was brought to the attention of The Village City Council recently during a discussion about the circumstances of Leslie A. Spears, who said she has had a pet killed by
dogs three times in the last 10 years. According to Matt Love, the city prosecutor for The Village, the biggest problem concerning dog bites and dog attacks is that victims often are conflicted about lodging an official complaint. Why? They don’t want to antagonize a neighbor and/or are reluctant to pursue a charge that may result in someone else’s dog being
put down, said Love, who is an employee of the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group. “If nobody files a complaint, the city cannot do anything” about an animal attack, The Village City Manager Bruce Stone said. He urged victims “to step up to the plate and report these things.” See ATTACKS, Page 10
“Albert,” a Papillon, died from an attack by another dog in The Village.
City code defines vicious and potentially vicious animals By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer The Village city code decrees that it is against the law for any person to “harbor, keep, possess,” or allow to remain on any premises “under his control within the
city any vicious animal … ” The code defines a “vicious animal” as one which, “without provocation, attacks and makes physical contact with a person, dog or cat, with the intent to cause harm or the infliction of serious injury.”
The code defines a “potentially vicious animal” as one which, when unprovoked: • Acts as if it intends to bite a human, dog or cat, regardless of whether it’s on public or private property; • Chases or approaches a
Oklahoma City Orchestra League to honor Jose Freede
human upon a public way “in a threatening fashion as if to inflict injury or serious harm;” or, • Demonstrates aggressive behavior, “which requires a human to take defensive or evasive action to avoid physical contact
Maestro's Ball committee member Brent Hart welcomes guests to the OKC Golf and Country Club for a step back in time.
with the animal.” To keep a potentially vicious animal in The Village, the owner must: • Confine the animal in “a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except See CODE, Page 10
After a ‘great run,’ Symes will step down from council By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
The Oklahoma City Orchestra League will transform the OKC Golf & Country Club into a 1940s-era Stork Club on Friday, Oct. 26 for the 2018 Maestro's Ball. Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Oklahoma City Orchestra League is honoring legendary philanthropist Josephine “Jose” Freede with her induction into the Maestro's Circle. It was a story of WWII movies — young beautiful English nurse meets handsome American doctor at a U.K. hospital. After two years of sending letters across the Atlantic, Josephine Wyndham Lowe joined her beau in the United States and became Mrs. Henry J. Freede. They
C. Scott “Bubba” Symes announced that he will step down as the Ward 2 City Councilman in The Village next year after 16 years as a councilman and four terms as mayor. Symes also relinquished his title as vice mayor and recommended Ward 4 Councilwoman Cathy Cummings for the post, which his colleagues endorsed unanimously. “It’s just time for someone else,” Symes said. “I’ve had a great run.” He was first elected to the council in 2003 and his successor will receive the oath of office during the City Council meeting on May 6, 2019. “I appreciate the opportunity that Bubba has given to me,” Cummings said. “And because of his expertise and knowledge about government in The Village, I appreciate him staying on the council through the
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Jose Freede goes over scrapbooks containing her history with the OKC Orchestra League.
Krahl appointed municipal judge Hills later this month. The Nichols Hills City Krahl has been an Council has appointed attorney in Oklahoma Kevin E. Krahl as the since 1985. His first five city’s new municipal years in the profession judge. were spent working for He replaces Judge the Oklahoma County Charles Lutz, who District Attorney’s Office announced his retireas an assistant district ment from the position attorney. after 32 years with the KEVIN E. KRAHL In 1988, Krahl moved City of Nichols Hills. into private practice, where he has “I am humbled by the appointspent time on criminal, personal ment and will do my best to serve the citizens of Nichols Hills in a fair injury, contract, oil and gas and corporate law. and impartial manner,” Krahl said. Krahl is a long-time resident of He was sworn in at Tuesday’s City Council meeting and will preSee KRAHL, Page 3 side over his first docket in Nichols
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remainder of his term. I will do my absolute best to make Bubba and the citizens of The Village proud.” Symes said he plans to spend more time with his family, particularly his wife and his grandchildren, “who are involved in all kinds of activities that I look forward to watching.” Symes has lived in The Village for more than 50 years. His family moved to the town in 1959 and he graduated from John Marshall High School, where he met Debbie Terry, the girl who became his wife 48 years ago. Symes then earned a degree in marketing and management from the University of Oklahoma. He served in Oklahoma’s 45th Division National Guard Army Reserve for six years. Symes has been employed with Price Edwards & Co., a commercial real estate firm, for 32 years, initially as a property manager and for many years as vice president of construction. He has compiled a significant record of accomplishments dur-
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The Village City Councilman Bubba Symes, right, enjoys some leisure time with his wife, Debbie, and a granddaughter, Kate Lovelace.
ing his tenure on the City Council, but City Manager Bruce Stone contends that Symes’ greatest contribution was that he “helped get this city back on its feet” after the loss of Wal-Mart and Albertson’s, which slashed the city’s sales tax receipts. “Bubba has helped make this city ‘business friendly’.” Symes played a role in attracting Uptown Grocery to The Village, which boosted sales tax revenue. He helped stimulate retail development in
the former Wal-Mart area and other areas of the community. And he helped bring Crossings Community Clinic to The Village. Symes was instrumental in creating the Tax Increment Financing district (TIF) that resulted in demolition of a blighted 436-unit apartment complex, construction of a nursing home, development of 120 new houses in Hawthorn Village plus 62 new houses in The Villas, and construction of the new Love’s Travel Stops corporate
headquarters. The $70 million in private investment in the TIF district will ultimately generate an estimated $15 million in ad valorem tax revenue for city coffers and The Village Library; it produced $604,000 in property tax receipts this year, ledgers show. “None of this could have been done without the work of our Village team and all the employees and residents,” Symes said. “Whoever is elected to succeed Bubba will have a tough act to follow,” said Stone.
OCU opens series with ‘Side Show’ Oklahoma City University will open its 67th consecutive season of opera and music theater with the Broadway musical “Side Show,” inspired by the true-life story of conjoined twins on the vaudeville and burlesque circuit of the 1920s and ‘30s. Productions will be presented at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29, with a 3 p.m. Sept. 30 matinee, in the Kirkpatrick Performing Arts Center, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave. Tickets are available online at okcu.edu/tickets or by calling 208-5227.
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OKC FRIDAY went to France with Jerry and Mary Neff and Gary and Susan Hillman to celebrate Gary’s birthday. It was a whirlwind trip as they took the chunnel to Normandy and worked their way up to Paris. “We just missed the Tour de France by one day, but experienced the set up for those attending,” they said. “This was a trip of many facets — wine tasting, chateaus, historical sites and everyone a winner!” Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Send photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
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settled in Oklahoma City in 1950 and Jose began her nearly sevendecade career as the community’s “million dollar volunteer,” raising funds for worthy causes
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Nichols Hills. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Oklahoma and his juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University. Mayor Peter Hoffman said Nichols Hills “is both pleased and
at home and around the world. Jose was president of the Women's Committee, now known as the Oklahoma City Orchestra League, in 1973-74, when the first Symphony Show House was launched, an annual fundraising tradition that continues after 45
honored that Kevin wants to serve our community and we think he will do an outstanding job.” “His character, intelligence, work ethic and long history in the field of law will bring a high degree of professionalism and excellence to our city,” Hoffman said. “As a resident of Nichols Hills, Kevin knows our community well and
years. The arts, education, medical and civic and charitable groups have benefitted from her generosity and time. To help honor Jose for all she has done for the community, contact the Oklahoma City Orchestra League at 601-4245 or okcorchestraleague. org for more information.
deeply understands the need for safety and security for all our residents. I am confident
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he will fairly administer justice throughout his tenure and be a fantastic judge.”
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 3 PREVIEW: EAGLES AT KNIGHTS • 7 P.M. FRIDAY • KNIGHTS STADIUM
Crossings Chr. hosts Watonga in district home opener By Jason Jewell Sports Editor For the first time in his coaching career, Crossings Christian head coach Jonathan Keathly will face a former team when Watonga comes to town this Friday for the Knights’ home district opener at 7 p.m. Keathly coached Watonga for the 2016 season. “This is kind of new for me,” the coach said. “It was also strange watching film and seeing all the kids
I had there. I’ve been rooting for them.” Watonga has maintained its bread-andbutter offense. “They are a very run-heavy team,” Keathly said. “They’ll run right at you. I think they’ll also be a bit more motivated to beat their old coach.” Crossings Christian rides some momentum into the game after beating perennial power Minco, 14-6, in its district opener last Friday night. “I think we are a bit more confident now,”
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WEEK 3 SCHEDULE Friday, September 14 Watonga at Crossings Christian Edmond Memorial at Deer Creek Davis at Heritage Hall Douglass at John Marshall McGuinness at Enid Chandler at Mount St. Mary Thursday, September 13 Choctaw at PC North Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
Keathly said. “Beating Minco really showed that we can play with anyone in the state and it validates what we’ve been doing.”
With a win, the Knights (2-1) could gain a foothold in the race to a district title after taking down two of the favorites.
“I’m really hoping we can take (the program) to a different level,” the coach said. The Knights are also hoping to use their home-field even more as an advantage. “We want to make our home field a tough place to play,” said Keathly who is in his second season at Crossings. “There’s a lot of excitement heading into this game. I think it’ll be a great atmosphere.” Three games into the season, Crossings has yet to be as con-
sistent at running the ball as they would like. “We need to run the ball better,” Keathly said. “We’ve struggled to get that going.” Look for quarterback Owen Crotts to be more involved in the running game, the coach said. He’s also hoping for a good game from defensive end Trent Miller. “He’s a strong, fast player,” Keathly said of Miller. “I’m counting on him to create some trouble for their offensive line.”
FOOTBALL | WEEK 2 SPOTLIGHT: PANTHERS 51, PATRIOTS 6
PC North routs PC West for city title By Jason Jewell Sports Editor A driving rain storm late last Friday afternoon had mostly dissipated by the time PC North took the field to face PC West. The weather proved to not be a factor as the Panthers scored five times in the first half en route to a 51-6
victory over the Patriots at Putnam City Stadium and claim the city championship. PC North blanked Putnam City 37-0 in its opener. “It has been a long time (since North won the Putnam City title),” coach Ryan Laverty said. “We were able to put them away early.” The Panthers (2-0) defense forced two safeties and quarterback Aaron Norment scored on a one-yard plunge as they jumped out to a 10-0 lead in a three-minute span. “I’m really proud of our offensive line,” Laverty said. “We were able to get our
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PC North tailback Zach Dortch (9) turns the corner for a five-yard touchdown run against PC West. The Panthers rolled to a 51-6 win over the Patriots.
running game going and control the line of scrimmage.” Tailback Zach Dortch scored on a five-yard touchdown,
PC North quarterback Aaron Norment (7) throws an 11-yard touchdown to Jamal Jeffers to open the second quarter.
with just over two minutes left in the first quarter and Norment connected with Jamal Jeffers for an 11-yard TD to open the second quarter. Just before halftime, Norment threw 13-yard TD pass to Angelo Bell and Dortch ran for an 11yard score. The Panthers scored twice more in the third quarter before trying to run out the clock. The defense recovered a fumble in the end zone, with tailback Keilan Scott adding a five-yard scoring run.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 2 ROUNDUP
Irish win ‘Battle of Bishops’ Zach Schmidt kicked a 23-yard field goal in overtime to help McGuinness to a 24-21 win at Tulsa Kelley in the annual “Battle of the Bishops.” Dominic Richardson accounted for all three touchdowns for the Irish (2-1), opening the game with a 99yard kickoff return, rushing for a 66-yard score and throwing a 31-yard TD pass to Brandon Knight. CHARGERS RALLY PAST CLINTON
Trailing by 12 at halftime, Heritage Hall rallied for three touchdowns in the second half to claim a 2012 victory at Clinton. Billy Ross Jr. scored on a 16-yard run for the Chargers (1-1) and Conner Carey rushed for an eight-yard score in the third quarter. Carey added a 10-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. KNIGHTS EDGE MINCO IN OT Hunter Johnson rushed for an eightyard touchdown, and Jacob Snyder added the two-point conversion to lead Crossings Christian to a 14-6 win at Minco in the
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district opener for both teams. Jacob Snyder also ran for a four-yard TD in the third quarter for the Knights (2-1, 1-0 District A-4). ROCKETS ROUT CROOKED OAK Scoring at least once in all four quarters, Mount St. Mary cruised to a 32-8 win over Crooked Oak last Friday. Kaysen Fisher ran for four touchdowns covering 32, 7, 5 and 9 yards. Jadyn Ward also added a sevenyard run for the Rockets (1-1). Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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Deer Creek dominates Norman With five runs in the third inning, the Deer Creek softball team broke open a close game and cruised to a 10-2 win over Norman last Monday. Whitney Kimberlin went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and two runs batted in (RBI). Brett Smith also had a pair of hits, two
RBIs and scored a run, while Caitlyn Wells belted two singles and drove in a run for Deer Creek. Wells also picked up the pitching victory, recording four strikeouts and allowing two runs on three hits. The Antlers (14-2) are scheduled to compete at the COAC tournament this weekend in Mustang. HERITAGE HALL FALLS AT PRAGUE Heritage Hall couldn’t stop Prague’s
offense in a 17-6 road loss last Thursday. Alina Wilson provided the Chargers’ offensive highlight by belting a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning. Kyann Woods had a pair of singles and drove in a run, while Trudie Taylor and Safia Salim each had doubles and Taylor drove in two runs. Woods also allowed nine runs on four hits and struck out three for the pitching loss. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Rockets roll to Port City title Losing just two sets all weekend, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team rolled to the Port City Classic title with a 2-0 victory last Saturday over 5A No. 5 Coweta in the final at Catoosa. The 5A No. 4 Rockets (19-4) also cruised to a 2-0 win against No. 9 Claremore in the semifinals. They also beat 5A No. 7 Skiatook and 6A No. 12 Shawnee, along with additional wins over Coweta and Claremore in pool play. Mount St. Mary travels to 4A No. 14 Newcastle this Monday and visits Shawnee on Tuesday. Both matches start at 6 p.m.
ing just one set in wins against Southmoore, Edmond Memorial and Jenks. Deer Creek visits Norman this Tuesday and hosts No. 8 Mustang on Thursday at 6 p.m. McGuinness also competed at the Harkness Invitational, posting 3-2 wins against Jenks and Southmoore. The Irish (13-5) lost to No. 1 Edmond Santa Fe and Edmond North in pool play. 5A No. 3 McGuinness hosts Carl Albert this Tuesday at 6 p.m. KNIGHTS EDGE NEWCASTLE, CCS Crossings Christian posted a pair of close wins over ranked teams in last week’s action.
The Knights (14-5), ranked No. 7 in 4A, edged No. 15 Newcastle and No. 13 Community Christian by identical 3-2 scores. They host Millwood this Tuesday and No. 11 Cache on Thursday at 6 p.m. CHARGERS SPLIT WITH CCS, MSM Heritage Hall got a mixed bag from its games last week, highlighted by a 3-0 sweep over 4A No. 13 Community Christian last Thursday and a 31 loss at 5A No. 4 Mount St. Mary. The 3A No. 4 Chargers (7-7) visit 4A No. 3 OCA this Tuesday and 5A No. 13 Noble on Thursday. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
ANTLERS TAKE 4TH AT HARKNESS Facing most of the top teams in Class 6A, Deer Creek finished fourth at the Heather Harkness Invitational after a 3-1 loss to No. 2 Edmond Memorial last Saturday in the third-place match. The 6A No. 4 Antlers (15-4) also lost 3-1 to No. 6 Edmond North in the semifinals. They rolled through pool play, los-
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Heritage Hall’s Alex Black readies to serve against Newcastle in a game earlier this season.
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Antlers sweep Cottonwood team titles With eight runners in the top 10, including the individual champions, both Deer Creek cross country teams cruised to titles at the Cottonwood Flats Invitational last Friday in Guthrie.
Aubrey Byers bested the field of 91 runners by 14 seconds to claim the girls’ individual title and help lead the Antlers to the team crown. She completed the fivekilometer course in 18 minutes, 52.4 seconds. The Antlers’ Steven Clark won the boys race by 12 seconds in 15:36.1 to outlast the field of 106 athletes. Three others finished in
the top 10 for the Antler girls, including Kendall Edelen in fourth, Iovannah Viney in fifth and Mia John in seventh. Addison Miller came in 15th place, and Emma Sawatzky was 16th to reach the top 10. The Antler boys also had three in the top 10, with Jack Reed in fifth, Gilbert Velezramirez in sixth and A.J. Antonelli in ninth. Three others cracked the
top 25, including Hayden Wolfe in 11th, Drake Wagner in 19th and Luke Weathers in 22nd place. CHARGERS TAKE 6TH AT KINGFISHER Thanks to three athletes making the top 25, the Heritage Hall boys finished sixth at the Kingfisher Yellowjacket Invitational last Saturday.
Jacob Livesay paced the Chargers with a 16th-place finish. Hayden Schraad finished two places back in 18th, while Dylan Mayo came in 22nd place. Two Charger girls claimed spots in the top 50, led by Indiana RubinoBoston in 30th place and Georgia Seres in 47th place. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE Sept. 13-28 • ‘Richard III’ Shakespeare’s stunning portrait of Machiavellian genius spins a spider-like folktale web, full of rollercoaster lurches and plunges, about the murderous quest for absolute power and the moral demise and military downfall of England’s notorious Richard III. Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents Richard III at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage at 8 p.m. Call (405) 235-3700 for details and tickets.
TOWN HALL Sept. 20 • Town Hall Lecture Dr. G. Keith Smith will speak on "The Future of Health Care" at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur. Single tickets are $30 and available at the door. For more information call (405) 202-4262 or visit okctownhall. com.
FESTIVALS Sept. 13-23 • Oklahoma State Fair The 2018 Oklahoma State Fair is one of the top State Fairs in North America, showcasing the state's agriculture, manufacturing and commerce. It's everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions and just plain fun. Visit okstatefair.com for food, exhibition, shows and ride information.
FOOD PANTRY Sept. 18 • OCCC Food Pantry Hunger on college campuses is a bigger problem than you
2018 Mesta Festa The Mesta Park Neighborhood Association presents the 2018 Mesta Festa, which will take place Sunday, Sept. 23, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Perle Mesta Park, located at NW 18th and Shartel Ave. Mesta Festa is free and open to the public, and will include a high-point beer and wine garden, a low-point beer station, outdoor games such as yard pong and bag toss, arts and crafts, live music, sand volleyball, local artists, and pop-up shopping booths, as well as food trucks. Funds raised at Mesta Festa benefit the Mesta Park Neighborhood Association, contributing a significant portion to its annual budget. Elk Valley will be teaming up with RideOKC during Mesta Festa to offer guided bike rides and early sneak peeks at the brewery. Rides are scheduled for up to 12 people at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. during the fest, and will include beer tastings at the taproom. Sign-ups will be available at the RideOKC table and the Elk Valley table in the Beer Garden. Several local musical acts will perform throughout the day including Jarvix, Bad Jokes and the Thunder Drummers. Food trucks that will be at the event include Tasty Snow, Mighty Corndog, Nacho Mami’s and many more. For a second year in a row, Mesta Festa will follow the annual Uptown Fun(5)K, Uptown 23rd’s fun run though the tree-lined streets of Mesta Park and Heritage Hills. The official after-race party will be at the 23rd annual Mesta Festa. Please visit uptown23rd.com/5k for more information.
might think, and unfortunately, Oklahoma City Community College is no different. Please make a charitable contribution to the Oklahoma City Community College Foundation for the OCCC Food Pantry. Your taxdeductible gift will allow them to purchase food from the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, which has tremendous purchasing power — $1 will buy four meals. Donations can be made online at occc.edu/hunger.
THIS WEEKEND Sept. 13-18 • ‘Disney On Ice’ Celebrate what’s possible as five Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all in Disney On Ice pres-
ents Dare To Dream! In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana will go in an epic adventure with demigod, Maui, to save her island and discover her true identity. Join Belle, the Beast, Anna and Elsa and explore with Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, Cinderella and friends from around the Disney Kingdom as they find the heart and determination to overcome obstacles and make their dreams come true. Journey with Mickey and Minnie to uncover why no goal is too big when we find the strength to shape our own destiny at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! Get tickets at disneyonice.com or go to the State Fair website.
Farewell Burt Reynolds
B
urt Reynolds passed away last week. Reynolds was a legendary comedic actor with an iconic laugh and rugged good looks. He was an award winning television and movie star, a massive box office draw, and the star of the very first movie I worked on in Los Angeles called Cloud 9. Reynolds got his start as an actor in a series of television shows in the sixties and early seventies, including Gunsmoke and Dan August. A breakout role in the 1972 John Boorman drama Deliverance established Reynolds as a movie star, which led to a string of box office hits including The Longest Yard, Smokey and the Bandit, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. In the early 1990’s, Reynolds returned to television, starring in the sitcom Evening Shade. He continued to work up until his passing, including more than fifty film and television roles since the year 2000. Reynolds often said that he was never taken seriously as an actor because he chose to pose nude in Cosmopolitan in 1972, the same year he broke
out as a movie star in Deliverance. Despite the claim, Reynolds earned a boatload of awards. He won the Emmy Award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Television Series for Evening Shade. He was nominated seven times and won two Golden Globe awards for Evening Shade and Boogie Nights. He won eight People’s Choice Awards, including doubling up as Favorite Motion Picture Actor and Favorite All Around Male Entertainer in 1979, 1982 and 1983. And, in 1997, he received his only Oscar nomination for his supporting role in the Paul Thomas Anderson film Boogie Nights. Reynolds was also a major box office draw. According to The Numbers website, which analyses box office data for stars, his films have earned a total of $1,907,911,510 worldwide. The Quigley Publishing Company, which has polled the-
ater owners since 1915 about the actors that perform best, listed Burt Reynolds as a Top 10 Movie Star every year from 1973 to 1984, topping the list five consecutive years from 1978 to 1982. The only other actor to top the list five times was Bing Crosby. As a child, I loved Burt Reynolds. His biggest hits like Smokey and the Bandit and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas were some of my favorite movies of all time. When I changed careers and started my life over as a filmmaker, the first film I worked on for Oscar winning producer Gray Frederickson was the film Cloud 9 starring Burt Reynolds. It was a dream come true. Even as an older actor, Reynolds had the same twinkle in his eye, the same iconic laugh, and the same ability to play off of other actors in a way that made both of their performances better. He was gracious to the entire crew and quick to lend an encouraging word to the younger actors around him. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with this Hollywood legend.
Bingo for Babies and Bowtie Ball raise money this fall 2018 Bingo for Babies • Friday, October 12, 2018 The 5th annual Bingo for Babies fundraiser benefiting Infant Crisis Services will be held on Friday, Oct. 12.
Bingo for Babies is from 7 p.m. – midnight at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. • Dress: Cocktail attire. Go to infantcrisis.org for details and tickets.
Fields & Futures Bowtie Ball • Thursday, December 13, 2018
Dinner, dancing, a silent auction, casino and bingo games will enjoyed by all. Interested sponsors can go to the Register Now link on the website to help the Young Professionals Board raise $100,000 to help feed, clothe and diaper needy babies and toddlers.
coaches who make the world a better place - one athlete at a time. Presented by Group1001, Mercy and TotallyTickets.com. The Bowtie Ball is at the Bricktown Events Center with a cocktail party from 6-7 p.m., followed by seated dinner, program and after-party. • Complimentary Valet Provided • Dress: Holiday Festive • Pay online at fieldandfutures.org.
“Hey Coach, this is for you!” A night to celebrate, honor and thank the
For more information and to reserve your spot, please contact Dot Rhyne at (405) 605-9550 or dot@fieldsandfutures.org.
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North FCCLA brings home gold F
CCLA is one of the most recognizable clubs in American high schools today. It stands for Family, Career, Community Leaders of America and has been around since the mid-1940s. The Putnam City North chapter of FCCLA is sponsored by Brittani Phillips and just returned from nationals this summer, where the chapter won gold over all. For FCCLA competitions, students spend months of their free time preparing their presentations and gathering information about their respected topics. This past summer the topic for many members was Focus on Children.
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“For two months we went to an after school daycare at James L. Dennis to work with the kids about things like kindness and being nice to others,” senior and gold winner Anna Jacob said. The kids were taught exercises called bucket dipping and bucket filling. You fill someone’s bucket by being kind and dip from someone’s bucket by being hurtful. “We created lesson plans based on the book ‘Have You Filled
a Bucket Today?’” senior Ashlyn Varghese said. Varghese also brought home gold in her category. Another kind of competition at nationals was the Fitness and Wellness category. “For my competition I prepared by tracking my fitness and health for a while and creating plans to improve myself,” said sophomore Carson Attabury. “I then prepared a speech and presentation to present in front of judges.” Attabury took home the silver in his respective category at nationals. A good thing about FCCLA competitions is that they give you a general idea of what you
need to present, but still allow you the freedom to make it your own. This past FCCLA nationals are held in a different city every year, this past year it was held in Atlanta, Georgia. “My favorite part of FCCLA is getting to go to different states,” said Varghese. “This November we are going to Arizona, and this year’s regionals is being held in California.” FCCLA helps mold young students into successful adults who will have all the necessary skills and abilities to flourish after high school. FCCLA helps to build a stronger school community, and world.
Hall opens season with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ by Jacob Livesay
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eritage Hall’s Upper School performing arts students opened the 2018-19 season with the campy classic, “Little Shop of Horrors.” Set in a struggling flower shop on Skid Row, the story follows the young, eccentric botanist Seymour Krelborn (Jacob Livesay ‘19) who pines for fellow employee Audrey (Lilly Schifferdecker ‘19); unfortunately, she is far too busy with her motorcycleriding, rough-talking, abusive boyfriend, Orin Scrivello, DDS (Jacob Townsend ‘21), to notice him. Meanwhile, their boss, Mr. Mushnik (Grant McLain ‘20), is about to give up on the profitless shop when a “strange and interesting” new plant (voiced by Dylan Townsend ’21) brings sudden success. There’s just one problem – the alien plant has an insatiable appetite for blood! The foul-mouthed, soulsinging plant sets its eyes on world domination, even sweet-talking Seymour into feeding it with promises of money, power, and his one true desire, Audrey. This year’s installment marked Director Jay Ferguson’s third run-in with the show, after playing the lead in the school’s See HALL, Page 10
Heritage Hall performing artists Jacob Livesay, Lilly Schifferdecker and Grant McLain in the school’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”
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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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mage if every time the President left Washington D.C., the VicePresident assumed all his powers and became President. Now, imagine the Vice President is from the other political party. Oklahoma’s consti-
tution gives the Lt. Governor full powers the minute our governor crosses the state line. There are plenty of horror stories about when the pair were from different parties, which has happened with our current system. In one, the Gover-
nor was out of the country, and the Lt. Governor appointed a new state board. They were going to sell bonds to build a project for the Lt. Governor’s friends. The Governor heard about it and flew back to Oklahoma overnight.
When the new board convened the next morning, imagine its surprise at seeing the Governor in the room. He could not fire them, the Governor can only appoint, but he did ask them not to approve selling bonds for a self-serv-
ing project, a golf course, paid for by Oklahoma taxpayers. It happened in the recent past. Think of it this way. What if Chuck Schumer was Donald Trump’s Vice President or Mitch McConnell was Pres-
ident Obama’s Veep. That is why it is so important that the Governor can trust the Lt. Governor. SQ 798 would require the Governor and Lt. Governor run together on one ticket beginning in 2026. Vote Yes.
Dear Oklahoma City: What are we going to do about 137,000 illiterate adults? The Best of J. Leland Gourley, Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY
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Out of every four Oklahoma City residents, one of them cannot read what you are reading right now. Many of the 137,000 illiterate adults in our city are parents, raising more illiterate to feed into the apparently unstopped pipeline of ignorance. So, if you consider this a problem, be aware that it is a growing problem. Most Oklahoma Cityans, like most Americans, are decent citizens, who feel compassion for these unfortunate people, some of whom are able to mask their dark secret and cope normally, in our culture. A large percentage, however, cannot. Nearly everybody, we believe, is concerned with the gravity of this problem. We dare to warn that we are more than concerned. Our very society is also endangered. This potential is far above and beyond just the misery and suffering of those afflicted by this societal disease of illiteracy, which alone is depressing. But far more serious is that our apathy is causing the creation of a growing new underclass of citizenship. Its members have been selected by rejection. They are not to blame for their affliction, despite the fact some have been able to rise above it. This new underclass is getting bigger and angrier. Crime is increasing. How much further will it go? The question facing us is: What are we going to do about it? Will we continue to play like nothing is happening? What can we do about it? We can do nothing and pay the price of neglect. Or, we all can be diligent enough to become involved in implementing some kind of solution. The first thing we have to do is to stop thinking it’s somebody else’s problem. Actually there are two problems: One is adult illiteracy. The other is the con-
tinuing failure of public education to stop the growth of illiteracy where it starts, in the early elementary years. In the staggering problem of adult illiteracy, a number of worthwhile programs are operating. But, so far, they do not have the resources to make as much progress as is demanded by its magnitude. Simplistically, our overall reliance on solutions must come from the all-American spirit of hope. It can be done if we’ll just do it! Never give up! We can’t afford to ignore it much longer. ONE -- Those who have any school-hour time can volunteer to tutor hard-to-teach kids in early elementary grades. Those who have done this can testify to the rewarding experience. You can save a life. TWO -- Those who have off-work time can volunteer to work with one of our adult literacy programs. Others can donate funds to these budgetstarved organizations. THREE (And most important) -- Every one of us must keep our elected representatives in education and in government advised of the necessity of bold action to eliminate this growing societal tragedy and danger. We must tell them to be willing to confront the labor unions who insist on paying everybody the same, regardless of performance results. It’s a hard job, requiring training and experience, to teach the hard-to-teach kids, from illiterate and dysfunctional homes, to learn to read and do basic math. And nearly all always drop out of school to become another illiterate adult. If we can reward our best teachers with substantial bonuses for success in this assignment, we can get our best teachers where they are needed most. It is pretty ridiculous to be paying tenured college professors $150,000 a year (and not requiring them to be in the classroom), while we pay lower elementary teachers less than a third of that to teach kids to read.
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At the very least, incidents of aggressive behavior by dogs should be reported to the Police Department or to animal control so a documentary record about the animal can be established, Love said. Councilman Stan Alexander said that anyone who has been attacked by a dog, or whose pet has been targeted by one, should consider filing a hefty lawsuit against the owner of the aggressive animal. “That might get some attention,” he said. Village woman’s dog mauled The latest attack on a pet owned by Spears occurred Aug. 29 when she was walking her dog “Albert” in her neighborhood. A neighbor’s dog named “Blue,” described in a police report as an American bulldogboxer mix, attacked and mauled “Albert,” a Papillon, she said. Spears took Albert to a veterinarian – the medical bill climbed to $4,000 – but
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when leashed and muzzled” when taken off the premises; • Erect a 6-foot-high sightproof fence around the yard where the animal is kept; the fence must be “strong and
the dog died from extensive injuries. Blue has been quarantined at the city “pound” since the incident. A hearing was scheduled at City Hall for Thursday evening, at which time Municipal Judge Danny White was to determine whether Blue should be labeled a vicious animal. The Village City Code provides that the municipal judge has two options when an animal is deemed to be vicious: an order can be issued to have the animal destroyed, or in the alternative, depending upon the circumstances, the animal can be banished from the city limits. Three pets killed in 10 years Spears, director of marketing and public relations for the Myriad Botanical Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City, said Albert was her third pet killed in the past decade by dogs running loose. In 2016, Albert and “Josey,” a Pomeranian also owned by Spears, were attacked by a dog; Albert required stitches but Josey died after surgery. And in 2008 a domestic cat named “Lalah” was napping on
Spears’ porch when it was attacked and killed by two dogs. “I have become very frightened” about dog attacks, said Ann Patton, who has lived in The Village for approximately 20 years. Last year her small dog was attacked by a bigger canine, she said. “I don’t understand how these dogs get out” of houses and yards. The problem stems from “a few key issues,” Spears said — “poorly kept fencing and neglectful dog owners and property owners.” In a prepared statement, Spears said Blue slipped through her neighbor’s fence, which had been patched with hog and chicken wire. “Our residents want to be safe when they walk their dogs,” The Village Vice Mayor Cathy Cummings said. Only one other dog attack besides the Aug. 29 incident has been reported this year to The Village’s animal control department, Stone said. 17 pages of rules, regulations Stone said that the City Code has 17 pages of rules
sturdy,” “free of holes” and not contain “any gap between the fence and the ground large enough for a human limb or an animal” to slip through; • Display “in a prominent place on their premises” a sign that’s “easily readable” by the public, using the words “Beware of Potentially Vicious Animal”;
and regulations pertaining to the maintenance of animals in The Village. For example: • Residents may “keep or harbor” no more than four dogs and/or cats at a time. • Any dog or cat in the custody of a resident must be “physically confined” when on the custodian’s property, or restrained by a leash “at all times when not on the custodian’s property.” • The maximum penalty for failure to abide by the city’s laws governing animals is a $750 fine plus court costs and a county jail sentence of up to 60 days. The ultimate responsibility for a dog’s behavior resides with the owner of that animal, Alexander said, “and we cannot regulate the character of the owner.” Victim submits recommendations “I would like to make this a learning time and for The Village to become a role model on addressing this issue,” said Spears, who has lived in The Village for 18 years. She offered several suggestions to the City Council: • Owners of rental prop-
• Provide the city’s Pound Master with proof of $100,000 in liability insurance to cover any injury or death “which may result from the ownership, keeping or maintenance of such animal”; and • Have a licensed veterinarian install an electronic ID chip on one of the animal’s ears.
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1996 production and directing it himself in 2008. “I was obsessed with this show when I was a kid and haven’t ever
erty “should vet their potential tenants better,” Spears said. One landlord she knows “actually lists breeds of dogs that are banned from her rentals.” • When a dog attacks another animal or a person, a heavy burden of proof that adequate measures were taken to keep that dog confined should be imposed on the owner of the aggressive animal. • Dog owners should be required to carry liability insurance and ought to be compelled to maintain the fences around their yards. • Increase the city’s animal control staff and have an animal control officer work on weekends, when many dog attacks occur. (Stone said the city has one employee assigned specifically to animal control, and two other employees are backups.) • Classes on defensive training against dog attacks could be held at The Village Library or the North Side YMCA. “We can guide people to The Village website to look up laws and information about how to file a complaint” against owners of aggressive animals, Spears said.
really gotten over it,” Ferguson said. “It’s still as funny, smart, and soulful as ever. All of the puppetry and design are perfectly married to the music and the humor.” “It’s a challenging show to pull off, but the payoff is huge.”
Renaissance Ball
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- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Durward and Caroline Hendee, Oklahoma City Museum of Art President and CEO E. Michael Whittington, Renaissance Ball honorees Bette Jo and Frank Hill, Joan and Ed Frates and Co-Chairmen Jennifer and Aaron Ketter. For more photos, see Page B2.
Renaissance Ball honors Bette Jo and Frank Hill The Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s fall exhibit, “Victorian Radicals,” was the theme of the 2018 Renaissance Ball.
Brenda and Tom McDaniel.
Darlene and Larry Parman.
The 43rd annual gala honored long-time museum supporters Bette Jo and Frank Hill. Jennifer and Aaron Ketter were the co-chairmen.
David Neff and Suzanne Peck.
Debbie and Jay Harper.
Sylvia and Robert Slater.
Above: Dean and Carol Bowman and Carol and Gary Sanders at the Renaissance Ball at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. At left: Warren and Becky Johnson.
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Gala benef its OKC Museum of Art
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Above: Drs. Amalia and Paul Silverstein. At left: Dr. Lee and Sherry Beasley.
Alex and Becky Weintz. Becky is the director of marketing and communications for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Gerald and Judy Keeton.
Jonathan and Gina Musgrove.
Jess Wedel and Kyle Springer.
Gloria and Mark Banister.
Kay and Mike Smith.
Sherry Conger and Homer Paul.
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Artspace at Untitled presents the Exquisite Corpse and All Hollow’s Eve Celebration From 7-10 p.m. on October 26, the OKC community will be welcomed through Artspace’s doors and immersed in a ghostly evening that includes live music, carnival games, art, food, drinks and auction items unique to Oklahoma City. Bewitching attire is encouraged for all who enter the gallery, with a costume contest to ensue. This creative event transforms the traditional fundraiser into an out of this world celebration with palm readers, sword swallowers, singings corpses, photo-ops, a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and more. Attendees will receive a special preview of Artspace’s Exquisite Corpse
Exhibition, a collaborative exhibition amongst OKC’s artist community celebrating the surrealist movement. Originally invented by surrealists in the early 1900s, the Exquisite Corpse is a game in which players write on a sheet of paper, fold it to conceal part of the writing and then pass it on to the next player for further contribution. Artspace at Untitled has evolved the Exquisite Corpse into a collaborative exhibition where 20 individual artists were asked to draw three pieces of a corpse in black and white, making a whole body. Those pieces were then distributed to 40 different local artists to create colorful, imaginative figures with
the preexisting outlines. The completed pieces will be mixedand-matched and displayed in the curated exhibition Exquisite Corpse at Artspace from October 31 to November 24. All proceeds from this event will go towards sustaining and expanding Artspace’s mission of providing innovation, collaboration and dialogue with the public and growing their educational programming for OKC students through the Mentorshop Program. Tickets are available for $100 or become a sponsor for the evening. Get tickets at 1ne3.org/ exquisitecorpse. The free, opening reception for the exhibition is Thursday, October 31 from 5-8 p.m.
Seventh Annual Pumpkinville returns to Myriad Garden’s Children’s Garden One of the most treasured fall traditions in Oklahoma City – Pumpkinville – will be October 5-21, at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The popular Children’s Garden will be transformed into a New Englandthemed Pumpkin Town that will feature thousands of pumpkins, hundreds of gourds, a variety of fall foliage and tons of fun activities. More than 16,000 pumpkins fill the Children’s Garden along with imaginative displays, creative crafts and fun games that celebrate the fall season. Visitors can enjoy riding the Pumpkinville Express Train on Saturdays and Sundays, Paint-A-Pumpkin, ride the Carousel at the Myriad Gardens, enjoy harvest themed vendors and other activities that are held onsite as part of the festivities. The festival is free for members and $8 per person for nonmembers. Children 2 and under are free. This includes admission to Pumpkinville and the new Mo’s Carousel at the Myriad Gardens. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Myriad Gardens Foundation depends on the generosity of visitors and friends to maintain the Gardens and to fund the 400-plus events held at the Gardens each year for all of the community to
enjoy. Pumpkinville is a prime fundraising event with all proceeds benefitting the operations of the Gardens. Visitors are encouraged to purchase a family membership for $65 which entitles up to eight members of the same household to enter Pumpkinville, plus year-round free admission to the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory and more. Those interested can join by visiting myriadgardens.org For updates and to follow those enjoying the harvest-themed event, use @myriadgardens on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter under hashtag #PumpkinvilleOKC. Attention Homeowners, Farmers & Landscapers have you been diagnosed with
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Blake Shelton joins Wildlife Foundation Board Country music star and native Oklahoman Blake Shelton has joined the board of directors of the new Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation. His board membership was approved last week during the regular September meeting of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Shelton was approached by Wildlife Department Director J.D. Strong to gauge his interest in supporting the new charitable entity that will help provide additional support for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and its activities in managing the state’s fish and wildlife resources and habitat. “When I was 10, my dad took me out in the woods deer hunting with him, and it changed my life forever,�
Shelton said. “Healthy fish and wildlife and the opportunities to get outdoors make Oklahoma a special place to live.� “I'm honored to be selected to serve on the Foundation and can't wait to help further conservation efforts here in our great state.� Shelton, who grew up hunting and fishing in Oklahoma, has been a longtime supporter of the Wildlife Department. One of the stars of the hit TV show “The Voice� was asked if he would become an honorary director, but Shelton instead said he wanted to be fully involved as an active and voting member of the Foundation’s board. Shelton’s home away from Hollywood and the concert circuit is his ranch near Tishomingo.
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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 22 day of October, 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 29 day of August, 2018. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Karen Colbert (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 7, 2018; Friday, September 14, 2018; Friday, September 21, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-2131 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Jennifer Carrillo, Petitioner, and Alvaro David Garcia, Respondent.
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Nathanail Loay Scott has petitioned to change his/her name to Faisal Loay Mufti. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 11 day of October, 2018, before Judge Parrish 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. COURT CLERK /s/Elizabeth Warne By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Lela M. Ellison, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Mickey D. Snead, ) Respondent. )
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SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 4th day of October, 2018. Petitioner: /s/Lela Ellison Notary: /s/Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/2021 Commission Number: 09007717
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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 o’clock P.M. on the 4 day of October, 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 Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 14, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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You are hereby notified that Amanda Grisby has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Jalaia Leanne Grayson, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Welch Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 24 day of October 2018, at 9 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 5 day of September, 2018. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Karen Colbert, Deputy
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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 October, 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 29 day of August, 2018.
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OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Untitled Artspace LLC, 1 NE 3rd St. Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, an/a limited liability company hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within 60 days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Beer and Wine License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Beer and Wine establishment with business premises located at 1 NE 3rd Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Untitled Artspace LLC.
In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 Camelot Enterprise Inc., 3943 NW 10th St., an/a corporation hereby publishes notice of their intention to apply within 60 days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Beer and Wine License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That they intend(s), if granted such license to operate as an Beer and Wine establishment with business premises located at 3943 NW 10th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73107, in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Camelot Pub.
Dated this 29 day of August, 2018. /s/Robert D. Angelo County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.
Dated this 5 day of September, 2018. /s/Jeff Campbell County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma.
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Robert D. Angelo, 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.
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Jeff Campbell 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 (SEAL) State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2021
/s/Martha Hassell, Notary Public State of Oklahoma #15010276 My commission expires 11/02/2019 (SEAL)
Religion
Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, September 14, 2018, Page B5
Life’s Outtakes: Sing a joyful song By Daris Howard Columnist
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was asked to teach music to the children at the church I attended. The children were from three to twelve, and we called it Primary. I felt very inadequate, but the leader of Primary told me the main thing I needed to do was to love the children. And I did love the children. I loved them as if they were my own and thought of them that way. I was especially fond of one little girl. Millie loved to sing, but she sang monotone. She sang as loud as she could, and though she was only four, she almost matched all of the other children put together. One day, as primary was ending, one of the teachers pulled me aside. Don’t you think you should see if you can get Millie to sing quieter?” she asked. “Why?” “Well, she sings so, so ... ” The teacher paused as if she was unable to say it. “She sings so what?” I asked. “She sings so badly,” the teacher said. “I don’t think so,” I replied. “I love to hear her little voice so full of enthusiasm.” “But next week is Fathers’ Day and you’re having the children sing to their fathers. Don’t you think her father will be embarrassed?” “Not in the least,” I replied.
“If Millie were my child, I would be pleased to have her sing with such happiness.” The teacher just rolled her eyes and walked away. I truly did not agree with her. I loved hearing Millie’s monotone voice. It was a happy child’s voice, and when she sang, it lifted my spirit, even if she wasn’t on key. But there was one child I was concerned about. David was eight, and something seemed to bother him. He sang quietly if he sang at all. Usually, he just stared at the floor. But when we sang a song he really liked, he would sing a little and seemed happier. When we practiced the song for the Father’s for the next week, I gathered the children around me. David stood outside the group, staring at the floor. I went and knelt in front of him. “David, I would love to hear you sing. You have such a beautiful voice.” He looked at me with surprise showing in his face. “Do you really think so?” “Yes, I do.” As we continued to practice, David’s whole demeanor changed immediately. He looked up, smiled and sang every song. The next week, when the children gathered to sing for the fathers, David sang out, though with a little bit of timidity. When we went to primary, I had treats for the chil-
dren and praised all of them, but gave a little extra praise to David. When church ended, David’s mother came to me. She started to cry but finally was able to speak. “I don’t think you have any idea what you have done for David,” she said. “David used to sing monotone, and a few years ago, when we attended another church congregation, the primary music teacher told him he had a terrible voice and asked him to be quiet. He quit singing altogether. Last week he told us he wouldn’t sing for the fathers today, but after church last week, he happily said he had changed his mind. He told us what you said.” She paused a moment, smiled, and said, “Thank you.” After she left, I pondered about what she said and considered what might have happened to Millie if the teacher had had her way. I thought that God surely loves to hear the smallest child happily sing no matter how monotone or offkey the child is. Millie’s mother eventually signed Millie up with a singing group, and over time, Millie blended better and sang on key. And though I loved to hear her sing with her new expertise, I admit that I missed her enthusiastic little four-year-old monotone voice. And I’m sure her father did, too.
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