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City updates Animal Welfare regulations
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House Press Secretary for President Trump, visits with and signs one of her books for Nichols Hills Mayor Sody Clements and her husband Robert Clements at the OCPA’s Citizenship Award Dinner at The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
By Rose Lane Editor Chickens and other poultry are not acceptable residents of The Village. That determination was made as the City Council agreed to updates to the city’s animal welfare codes. Trey Westin is the city’s animal welfare supervisor. Throughout the code update, his title was changed from the “pound master” — terminology City Manager Bruce Stone said dated back to the 1970s — and all instances of his department were updated to Animal Welfare. While the code already outlawed roosters, city councilmen said they believed it needed to be clarified to specify chickens and other poultry.
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PC District plans return to school By Rose Lane Editor Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, the Putnam City Public Schools will return to in-person learning with an A/B schedule and a mask requirement. In his report to the Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Fred Rhodes said that with an A/B schedule, half of the students are on campus two days a week. The A schedule are in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays, while the B schedule are in-person on Thursdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays, all students will take part in virtual learning. Everyone will thus be in virtual learning three days a week. “This plan will allow for social distancing,” Rhodes said. “The transition plan will give students a campus experience, which they have not had since last March. “This plan is the safest way for our students to transition back to the classroom while also See PC, Page 3
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‘Man of Steel’ celebrates 100th birthday Known as the steel industry’s oldest living executive and the “Man of Steel,” Alfred H. Karchmer, celebrated his 100th birthday on Sept. 21. He was born in 1920, only two years after World War I ended and nearly a decade before the Great Depression began. Karchmer was raised in Oklahoma City by RussianJewish immigrant parents, and sought to pursue his slice of the American dream from an early age. His passion for classical music led him to study violin at The Juilliard School of Music in New York City. However, his music studies were interrupted when he was drafted into World War II. Karchmer was sent abroad after undergoing Army basic
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training in the Wyoming desert. He served his country honorably, fighting for twoand-a-half years in New Guinea, Australia and the Philippines, which he helped liberate from Japanese occupying control.
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After the Japanese surrendered in the fall of 1945, Karchmer returned to the United States and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service. Soon after, he finished college at the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a degree in business. Karchmer spent the next two decades — the 50s and 60s — residing in Los Angeles, where he met and married his first wife, Barbara, with whom he had one son, Donald. After his marriage ended in the early 70s, Karchmer returned to Oklahoma City as a single father, ready to start over. Well into his 50s, Karchmer proved that it’s See 100, Page 3
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Mary Fraley and Barbara Bolen enjoying the VIP reception.
Quail Creek Bank President Doug Fuller and his wife, Susie.
Darlene and Larry Parman, who served as the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce in 2013.
At right, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs trustee Molly Wehrenberg and her husband, Paul. - Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Above, VIPs at the OCPA dinner included, from left, Brent Miller, Susan Bergen and Travis Miller.
At left, enjoying the OCPA dinner with Sarah Huckabee are, from left, Jeff Higgins, John Gardner, Charles Williams, and Dr .James Higgins.
Kelly Barlean is the Republican candidate for the Oklahoma House District 88. Following military service, Kelly earned his juris doctor degree in Boulder and is in private practice.
Sarah Huckabee big hit at OCPA Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House Press Secretay for two and a half years, delighted the audience and kept then laughing at the OCPA Citizenship dinner at The Cowboy last week. Autographing and using tales from her new book “Speaking for Myself,” Huckabee told stories about trips with the President. She left her family without a word on Christmas Day for the top-secret over-night flight to Iraq so the President and First Lady could visit the troops. Another time she sat across the table from the North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-un and thought he had put a hit out on her when he stared at her then winked. Her amazing adventures with the President and stories about her family are a good read. The intricacies of White House politics and the situations she found herself in are all told with her witty sense of humor. The book is also an insight to President Trump’s personality.
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ance and dedication, Karchmer successfully grew International
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has a 35-acre location in Oklahoma City, plus three sub-
From Page 1 never too late to change your course in life and follow your heart. In 1978, he took out a small loan and founded his own steel pipe company, International Pipe & Supply. “I can’t help but remember the company’s beginnings, when we had one acre of rented land, one person working in the yard and one parttime employee in the office with me,” said Karchmer. The land that he rented came with a small trailer, which became his office, while the surrounding property served as a pipe yard to store inventory. Through persever-
PC From Page 1 contributing to the social emotional and mental well-being of our students.” Rhodes said the administration realizes that parents are anxious to know their student’s assigned letter and schedule. “We are currently doing the required planning to make those assignments,” he said. “This process will take some time, but the goal is for fam-
Alfred Karchmer and his son, Donald, photographed at International Pipe & Supply’s 35-acre pipe yard in Oklahoma City in 2018.
Pipe & Supply into one of the leading steel pipe distributors in the United States. His son, Donald, joined the business in 1985 and now serves as CEO/CFO. Today, the company
ilies with multiple children to have the same day of the week schedule.” In the coming weeks, families are set to be contacted with their students’ assigned schedule as it is established.
sidiaries, Bison Pipe & Supply, near Twin Falls, Idaho; Bigfoot Pipe & Piling, near Seattle, Wash.; and K2 Pipe & Steel, near Tulsa. Recently, International Pipe & Supply celebrated its
42nd anniversary. In honor of his 100th birthday, Karchmer received congratulatory letters from both Governor Kevin Stitt and President Donald Trump. Also, The Centenarian Club of Oklahoma will soon be inducting him as an official member. Alfred Karchmer’s passion for life and for business has never ceased. He remains actively involved in daily operations and sales at the company that he worked so hard to build. Unfortunately, 2020 has brought its fair share of adversity, with Karchmer grieving the loss of his second wife, and the love of his life, Marsha, who passed away this summer. Additionally, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he has been
quarantined in his assisted living center for the past six months, anxiously
awaiting the day that he can safely return to the office and get back to work.
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Crossings Chr. hosts Chandler in district opener By Jason Jewell Sports Editor In this rather unique year, most football teams across the state have dealt with a lack of practice time and limited scrimmages in the weeks leading up to the start of the season. Crossings Christian is no exception, as the Knights competed in just one scrimmage and two regular-season games in four weeks. “We’d like to have
that third game (against OCS) but I think we’ve done a good job of maximizing where we are,” coach Jonathan Keathly said. “We still have a lot to learn.” The Knights (1-1), which moved to Class 2A this season, host Chandler this Friday in the District 2A-2 opener for both teams. Crossings is coming off a 20-0 win over Fridayland rival Casady last week in which starting quar-
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WEEK 4 SCHEDULE Friday, September 25 Chandler at Crossings Christian Deer Creek at Stillwater Heritage Hall at McLoud McGuinness at Lawton Eisenhower Mount St. Mary at Douglass U.S. Grant at PC North Thursday, September 24 Blanchard at John Marshall Note: All games start at 7 p.m, unless noted.
terback Owen Crotts suffered a shoulder injury that could keep him out of the lineup
for up to four weeks, Keathly said. The Knights turned to Nate Rouse at quar-
terback in the second half and the sophomore responded with a pair of long touchdown runs. “Nate is more of a runner so he can give us a different wrinkle in our offense,” Keathly told FRIDAY. “We’ll try to help him progress along and run the offense.” Chandler (2-1), meanwhile, opened the season with two big wins over Stroud and Bristow, but lost 28-27 to Beggs last Friday.
“It’s going to be tough (in a new district), but we’re not afraid of it,” Keathly said. “Chandler is much improved so we’re not going to look any farther ahead than this Friday.” In other action Friday, Deer Creek travels to Stillwater, while Heritage Hall is at McLoud and McGuinness is at Lawton Eisenhower. Mount St. Mary visits Douglass, and PC North hosts Grant.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 3 SPOTLIGHT: BEARS 14, CHARGERS 12
Bears stop Chargers’ 2-point try By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Keeping the Heritage Hall offense in check for most of the game, the John Marshall defense saved its best performance for the final seconds of last Friday night’s game at Taft Stadium. The Chargers scored a touchdown with 19 seconds left in
regulation on a 3-yard run by Gavin Freeman, but needed the 2-point conversion to force overtime. Quarterback Robert Mbroh fumbled the snap and the Bear defense collapsed on him to stop the try and secure a 14-12 upset over Class 3A No. 2 Heritage Hall (2-1). “Our defense carried us the entire game,” John Marshall coach Jeff Horrocks said after the game. “We were able to keep (Heritage Hall) behind the chains and never let them get into an offensive rhythm.” John Marshall struck first in the lowscoring game when tailback Devin John-
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John Marshall’s Devin Johnson (1) runs away from Heritage Hall defenders Robert Mbroh (8) and Brigham Evans (7) during last Friday’s football game.
son burst up the middle for a 70-yard touchdown run with about 50 seconds left in the first half.
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John Marshall’s T.J. Carter (21) looks for running room against Heritage Hall on Friday night.
Quarterback Kane Donovan completed a pass to Malik Edd for the 2-point conversion and an 8-0 advantage. Heritage Hall answered right back on the ensuing kickoff when Freeman dashed 70 yards for a TD. The Chargers failed their 2-point try to trail 8-6 at halftime. Johnson, who ran for 114 yards on 13 carries, scored his second TD for the 4A No. 6 Bears (2-1) on a 6-yard run with just over three minutes left. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 3 ROUNDUP
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Antlers cruise past Memorial Jumping out to a 3run lead in the first inning, the Deer Creek softball team cruised to a 9-2 victory at Edmond Memorial last Monday. Haley Evans batted 2-for-4 to lead the Antlers (17-6) and belted a 3-run home run in the first inning. Terin Ritz also had a pair of singles and drove in two runs. Rylee Johnson hit the only other extrabase hit on a double and drove in two runs. Ritz struck out 11 batters and allowed two runs on five hits over seven innings for the pitching victory. Deer Creek is scheduled to visit Mustang this Monday at 6:30 p.m. and
Irish down Tulsa Washington
Deer Creek’s Terin Ritz belted two hits and struck out 13 in the circle to help the Antlers to a 9-2 win over Edmond Memorial last Monday.
Choctaw on Tuesday. CHARGERS FALL AT WASHINGTON Heritage Hall plated two runs to open the game but Washington answered with four runs over the next three innings to hand the Chargers at 5-2 loss on Monday. Kyann Woods led the way with an RBI double and scored a
run. Annie Perkins also had a single and scored the other run for the Hall. Woods allowed five runs on eight hits and struck out nine over six innings to take the pitching loss. The Chargers (9-5) host Hennessey this Monday at 5:30 p.m. and Crescent on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Antlers, Antontelli run to Holland Hall title With four runners in the top 10, including the individual champion, the Deer Creek boys cross country team cruised to the Holland Hall Invitational title last Saturday in Tulsa. The Antler girls, however, boasted three athletes in the top 25 to place fourth in the team standings. A.J. Antonelli captured the individual title by 10 seconds, completing the 5-kilometer course in 16 minutes, 3.12 seconds. Teammate Gilbert Velez finished in third place, followed by Luke Weathers in sixth and Hayden Wolfe in ninth place. Two others, Landon Harrod and Colton
Beckner, cracked the top 25 in 21st and 22nd place. Tabitha Fox led the Antler girls with a fourth-place effort, while Mia John placed 21st and Aubrey Byers came in 23rd.
Popchoke also made the top 5 in third place for the Panther girls. Harding’s Kevin Ugarte finished ninth and PC North’s Bobby Cunningham took 11th place.
HCP’S MCLAUGHLIN WINS AT HENNESSEY
CYCLONE GIRLS 6TH AT OK RUNNER
Four Fridaylanders finished in the top 15 at the Turkey Creek Classic in Hennessey last weekend. Harding Charter Prep’s Ryan McLaughlin led the quartet in claiming the individual title by nearly 25 seconds, completing the 5K course at Turkey Creek Golf Club in 17:30. PC North’s Mia
Along with three local athletes placing in the top 5, the Casady girls finished sixth at the OK Runner Classic in Norman on Saturday. Casady’s Larry Mathis boasted the best individual performance with a runner-up effort in the Class 3A-4A division. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
Unable to play at Del City on Friday night, McGuinness found a new game at the last moment in Tulsa’s Booker T. Washington. The Class 5A No. 4 Irish (2-1) built a 21-3 lead by halftime and held off the 6A-II No. 3 Hornets to claim a 28-17 win last Friday at Pribil Stadium. Quarterback Luke Tarman rushed for three touchdowns covering 13, 10 and 42 yards. McGuinness’ defense forced five turnovers in the game, with defensive back Adam Wheeler returning an interception 57 yards for a score. ROCKETS POWER PAST CHA Rushing for nearly 200 yards, Mount St. Mary pulled off a 2321 victory at Christian Heritage last Friday night in Del City.
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McGuinness quarterback Luke Tarman (7) fights off a Tulsa Washington defender during last Friday night’s football game at Pribil Stadium.
Quarterback Luke Wagner accounted for two touchdowns, including a 9-yard pass to Jaxyn Ward and a 5-yard run for the undefeated Rockets (3-0). Jadyn Ward also added a 5-yard scoring run, while kicker Eric Jacquez nailed a 36yard field goal to open the game.
KNIGHTS SHUT OUT CYCLONES In a battle of two Fridayland teams, Crossings Christian overcame the loss of its starting quarterback in rolling to a 200 win over Casady last Friday night. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
5A No. 1 Rockets blank OCS Enjoying a busy week, the Mount St. Mary volleyball team posted three victories over top-10 opponents in Week 5 action. The Class 5A No. 1 Rockets (21-4) cruised to a 3-0 win over 3A No. 7 Oklahoma Christian last Monday. They also posted a pair of 3-2 match victories over Fridyland rival Crossings Christian, ranked No. 13 in 4A, on Thursday and 4A No. 9 Bethany on Tuesday. Mount St. Mary is
scheduled to compete at the Chisholm Trail Conference tournament this weekend. IRISH DOMINATE REGENT PREP McGuinness ran its current winning streak to five straight games after two victories last week. The 6A No. 7 Irish (20-1) cruised to a 3-1 win at 4A No. 6 Regent Prep in Tulsa last Thursday and a 30 sweep over 5A No. 3 Carl Albert on Tuesday night. They compete at the Jenks Invitational this weekend and host the OKC Storm on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
CHARGERS CLIP 4A NO. 2 CHA Heritage Hall inched above the .500 mark for the first time this season with a pair of victories over top-5 opponents last week. The 3A No. 5 Chargers (11-9) posted 3-1 wins over 4A No. 2 Christian Heritage on Thursday and 3A No. 2 Community Christian on Tuesday. They compete at the Chisholm Trail Conference tournament this weekend and host Classen SAS on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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CALENDAR NEWS THEATER Sept. 29 • Kyle Dillingham Oklahoma City Com munity College Cultur al Programs premieres their first virtual con cert with artists from Oklahoma. The hour long performances and bonus Q&A can be streamed or watched live in the audience. Twenty in person VIP tickets per concert will be issued. Get tickets at tickets.occc.edu. Oct. 9 • Ballet Under the Stars Oklahoma City Ballet will present Ballet Under the Stars at 6:30 pm at Scissortail Park’s Love’s Travel Stops Stage & Great Lawn. This free com munity performance will feature profession al ballet dancers per forming both classical ballet and modern dance, students from the OKC Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School, and preprofessional dancers. The onstage dancing will begin at 6:30 pm and last one hour, then musician Chase Kerby will per form for an hour. Get details at okcballet.org.
THIS WEEKEND Sept. 25 • ZOObrew 2020 This year, ZOObrew will be in conjunction with the Zoo’s ‘Fair’ weekend, where guests will be able to come to the Zoo and enjoy fair favorites such as funnel cakes, turkey legs, churros, food trucks and more. Doors open at 6 pm, and the event will
Oct. 17 • Chili Cookoff It's time again for the 37th Annual Political Hacks Chili Cookoff! This year, we are doing things differently due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. We are asking chefs to set up tailgate style in our parking lot and maintain a safe distance from each other. Chefs can enter for free and receive an event apron as a thankyou for competing. Our judges will be present at the event to judge their portion of the contest. OICA staff will mark each contes tant's sample and box them up for attendees to drive through and take samples home where they can vote for their favorite online. This year we will also hold a blood drive with the Oklahoma Blood Institute and hope to have 50 people participate. Proceeds from this event go to Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) with donations also going to the Donna Nigh Foundation and Children's Hospital of Oklahoma. Event is from 12 – 4 pm in the OICA Parking Lot, 2915 N Classen Blvd. Visit oica.org. begin promptly at 7 pm. Admission times are spaced every 15 minutes to allow for maximum social dis tancing. Tickets at zoofriends.org.
NONPROFIT The OKC Community Foundation is helping residents in central Oklahoma stay physi cally active this fall by providing access to free or lowcost activi ties and resources through a new online community activity calendar located at KeepMovingOKC.org. An initiative of the OKC Community Foun dation, KeepMovin gOKC aims to connect central Oklahoma resi dents to physical activ ity opportunities in their communities. The community calen dar encourages people to stay active through out the year by pro moting activities avail able to all residents regardless of budget, schedule and inter ests. The site is popu
lated and updated daily with free classes, parks, trail maps and local community activ ities. KeepMovingOKC has partnered with the Greater Oklahoma City Parks and Trails Foundation and municipal parks and recreation depart ments to ensure robust offerings for users. Contact Keep MovingOKC@occf.org. Registration and site usage is free for all. Through Sept. 30 • Birthday Party Raffle This Oklahoma Autism Center raffle package is the perfect way to get your little one’s next birthday jump started. You’ll get a delicious custom birth day cake, a yard sign of your choice, and batteryoperated Mer cedes with remote control, for your little tyke to cruise around in. Purchase tickets at autismcenterok.org for $10 each or a bundle of 6 for $50. Drawing will take place on Oct. 1.
The contemporary song cycle of Songs for a New World weaves relevant characters and current events together illuminating the timelessness of selfdiscovery. The Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre and University Theatre will present the powerful collection of songs to Oklahoma audiences Sept. 25 Oct. 4. Ash ton Byrum is director of the Uni versity of Oklahoma production. Songs for a New World opens at 8 pm, Friday, Sept. 25, with additional performances sched uled at 8 pm Oct. 1, 2 and 3, and 3 pm Sept. 27 and Oct. 4. All per formances will be held in the Reynolds Performing Arts Center, 560 Parrington Oval on the OU Norman campus. This production contains adult content. Songs for a New World music and lyrics are created by Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madi son County). In a year defined by a pandemic and a revolution against social injustice, Brown’s Songs for a New World offers snapshots of the American expe rience. A small cast of talented singing actors joins in the search
for answers and takes us on a journey that is familiar yet new, filled with hope, love, frustration and longing. Join us as we cele brate humanity and reexamine dreams in this strange new world. Inperson advance purchase tickets for Songs for a New World are $30 for adult; $25 for senior adult, OU employee and military; and $10 for student, plus pro cessing fee. Tickets at the door are $40 for adult and $15 for stu dent, plus processing fee. Please note that seating is strictly limit ed according to social distancing requirements and masks are required for audience members. Tickets may be purchased online at theatre.ou.edu, by call ing (405) 3254101, or visiting the OU Fine Arts Box Office in the Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St. For accommodations, please call the box office at (405) 3254101. Live Stream is available for select performances: 8 pm Sept. 25, 3 pm Sept. 27, and 8 pm Oct. 3. Single view price is $10. Please visit theatre.ou.edu for more information.
Theatre Upon a StarDanceSwan has dreamt up a way for children to share their creativity both at home and in the Paseo Arts District in place of their annual Magic Lantern that usually takes place each October. Magic Lantern Fairy “Gazement,” is a hands‐ on series of events that begins on First Friday, Oct. 2 and ends Monday, Nov. 30. Children will receive a curious bag full glittery goods on First Friday,
October 2, 6 ‐ 9 pm and Oct.3, 12 ‐ 5 pm. Each child creates their own paper puppet and brings their cre‐ ation back to StarDanceSwan on Oct. 16 or 17, 10 am‐ 6 pm. The company will create a magical display in the window of the theater using the chil‐ dren’s creations, which will be revealed and illuminated at twilight on Sunday, Oct. 31, and will stay lit for families to view from the sidewalk.
N EW D ATES /C ANCELATIONS Chesapeake Events/Shows: Michael Buble February 17, 2021 Pearl Jam – postponed Baby Shark Live! – postponed JoJo Siwa – Aug. 18, 2021 Elton John – postponed Maroon 5 – postponed Tool – Canceled Journey – Canceled Cody Johnson Canceled Jimmy Buffett – Canceled Backstreet Boys – Sept. 12, 2021 Cher – postponed Jeff Dunham – Oct. 1 MercyMe – March 12, 2021 Foo Fighters – Canceled
Other Events/Shows/Awards: Cinco de Mayo Festival Canceled Chuck Wagon Festival – Canceled Western Heritage Awards – Canceled Sunbeam Shine a Light – Canceled Brightmusic concert Canceled OKC Ballet Ball Canceled Tatas & Tinis OKC Canceled YWCA Casino Night postponed Memorial Marathon Canceled Paseo Arts Festival Canceled Cristo Rey event Canceled Rodeo Hall of Fame 2021 TBD OKC Town Hall Jan. 21, 2021 Mesta Festa Oct. 7 8 Celtic Throne Oct. 15 & 18
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The Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma sets out to “Rescue Christmas” For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at risk this year due to COVID19 while requests for services are at an alltime high. The agency is seeing many new faces seeking assistance such as put ting food on the table, paying bills, providing shelter and anticipate serv ing over 4,135 children and seniors this Christmas by helping place gifts under the tree – assuming the resources are available. Due to the closing of retail stores, consumers carrying less cash and
coins and the decline in foot traffic, The Salvation Army could see up to a 50% decrease in funds raised nation ally through the red kettles, which would limit their capability to pro vide services for the most vulnera ble. To put this in perspective, last year $126 million was raised nation ally through about 30,000 red ket tles. In Oklahoma County, over $312,000 was raised through an average of 31 kettles during the Christmas season. “We are grateful for the support of our community who have enabled us to continue services despite the economic turmoil,” said Major Stephen Ellis, area commander. “We are trusting there will be a way to
help our neighbors overcome per sonal crises throughout the remain der of this year and beyond. This support can take many forms rang ing from volunteering as a bell ringer this holiday season to making a gift to The Salvation Army”. The Salvation Army is making it safer and simpler to donate in order to sup‐ port the most vulnerable in Central Oklahoma:
✅ Enlist in Love’s Army with a sustaining monthly gift of $25 per month at RescueChristmas.org. ✅ Ask Amazon Alexa to donate by saying, “Alexa, donate to The Sal vation Army,” then specifying the amount. ✅ Give any amount by texting
“KETTLES” to 91999. ✅ Host an Angel Tree If an organization is interested in hosting an Angel Tree this year, please con tact Traci Jinkens at Traci.Jinkens@uss.salvationarmy.org. ✅ Volunteer Anyone interested in learning more about opportunities to serve should contact Liz Banks at Liz.Banks@uss.salvationarmy.org or via phone at (405)2461107. Visit RescueChristmas.org to donate or learn more about how you can help The Salvation Army res cue Christmas this year. If you need services or know of someone in need, please visit salvationarmyok cac.org or call (405)2461100.
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Homemade sneeze guards save HCP money Leadership begins at the top and Harding Charter Preparatory High School Governance Board members proved this when they constructed over 140 sneeze guards saving the school thousands of dollars. These sneeze guards can be placed on cafeteria tables to ensure the health and safety of their students. Made from PVC pipes and clear shower curtains, Governance Board members and some staff worked on two different Saturday mornings to complete the project. These sneeze guards, if purchased retail, could cost $150 each but the school leaders duplicated them for $14 each.
VILLAGE From Page 1 “We have had issues with chickens and goats and peacocks,” Westin said. People were apparently referring to them as “emotional support animals.” “Technically, you can have chickens inside the house,”
Harding Charter Prep Governance Board members install homemade sneeze guards, saving the school hundreds of dollars.
Stone said. Councilman Bubba Symes said maybe they should just cry “fowl.” “Let’s just say, ‘No chickens, roosters and other fowl,’” he said. Assistant City Attorney Jeff Sabin said, however, that chickens and other poultry would be the correct terminology. The Animal Welfare codes also
include provisions for Animal Control to rehome only feral cats trapped in private traps. Pet owners are required to provide humane care for animals, including making sure they are provided with food, water and shelter. The shelter, both indoors and outdoors, should adequately heated or cooled, depending on the sea-
son. Engaging in animal fighting is outlawed and vets are required to report signs of animal abuse. It is unlawful to interfere with an Animal Welfare officer as he tries to retrieve an animal from an abusive situation. It is also illegal to try to break into the animal shelter.
Cassie Carver Lani Looper Helen Taylor Ronald Terrell September 26 Jeff Boller Don Bybee Ed Dowdell Regan Duckworth Cathy McCown Vicki Ripetto Chuck Vose Jason York September 27 Tyler McCall Adams Hal Balyeat, Jr. Carri Bell Oliver Berry, Jr. Robert DeGraffenreid JJ Edwards Kent Frates Logan Holtmyer Dr. Richard Homsey Shawn Humes Bill May Agnes Schreiber Mayor Becky Patterson Bond Payne Mimi Powell Elaine Thompson John Workun September 28 Cameron Collins Brooks Douglass Bill Durrett Sue D. Esco Celeste Holstein Vince Lepak Jason Leonard Mike Mackey Bill Minick Jessica Plumley Kathy Sebring
John Taylor James Truss September 29 Rosemary Bachle Kathryn Blaney Sammie Bollinger Megan Caudillo Bruce Chill Kim Denny Tanner Jones Jon McLanahan Garland Nix Rick Ruffin Mary Lou Schelle Timothy Sloan Millie Steeber Bart Terrill Carla Tourtellotte September 30 Talibra Browne Mac Carver Dorothy Elliott Faustine Elliott Jon Franklin Holstein Tamara Lissuzzo Kerry Robertson Mary Sue Shelley Harold Skimore Lynn Smith October 1 Bobbie Armstrong Shaelee Clifton Carla Daniels Dr. Bridgit Finley Curran Fudge Mary Beth Jack Laura Musser Mark Myers Eddie Pritchett Joe Sears Angie Simons Alan Terrill Myra West
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NAME CHANGE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1924 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Yononna Yvonne Jennings has petitioned to change his/her name to Jade Love Rose I. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:00 o’clock P.M. on the 29 day of October, 2020, before Judge Truong at 2:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 25, 2020) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1443 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Abby Noel Rhoades has petitioned to change his/her name to Skyler Noel Rhoades. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 15 day of October, 2020, before Judge Mai at 9:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Maya D. By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 25, 2020)
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Tammy Nguyen has petitioned to change his/her name to Tammy Pham. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 15 day of October, 2020, before Judge Timmons at 9:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Avery Ann Inman has petitioned to change his/her name to Viktor Avery Mendez. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 15 day of October, 2020, before Judge Timmons at 10:00 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Lesby Leticia Reyes, as next of friend of Anayeli Samantha Macario Reyes has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Anayeli Samantha Macario Reyes to (b) Anayeli Samantha Reyes; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 29 day of October, 2020 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
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ORDER SETTING HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNT, DETERMINING OF HEIRSHIP AND FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) MABEL GEORGEINE HARRIS, ) Deceased, )
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NOW on this 16 day of September, 2020, there having been filed in this Court a Final Account and Petition praying that the Final Account be approved, and heirs of the Decedent be determined, and for an Order of Distribution be entered by the Court. After review of the file and being fully advised of the premises: THE COURT FINDS, AND IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that the above-referenced Final Account and Petition be set for hearing on the 7 day of October, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in the District Courtroom of the Hon. James Siderias at the Oklahoma County District Courthouse. THE COURT FURTHER FINDS AND IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that this notice of this hearing be given as required by law.
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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, September 25, 2020, Page 9
PUBLIC NOTICE
NAME CHANGE
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 25, 2020; Friday, October 2, 2020)
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2020-862 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TAIYEBA IMAM
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2020-1916
CORRECTED COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF TAIYEBA IMAM You are hereby notified that the above matter is set for summary administration and that: 1. The name of the decedent is Taiyeba Imam, date of death February 2, 2015 2. The petitioner is Aleya Aziz, mother of the deceased, residing at 7305 Sandalwood Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73132 3. No will exists as the deceased was a minor 4. The personal representative is Aleya Aziz, above address. 5. The heirs are: a. Aleya Aziz 7305 Sandlewood Dr. Okla. City, Ok 73132 b. No other heirs 6. The probable value of the estate as set forth in the petition is approximately $8,000.00 or less as deceased was 1/3 owner of real estate owned by Aleya Aziz and other children 7. Pursuant to the order for Combined Notice, all creditors having claims against Taiyeba Imam, deceased are required to present same, with a description of all security interest if any to the Petitioner, Aleya Aziz, Corbly and Moss, Attorney, 500 N Meridian, #300, Oklahoma City, OK space 73107 on or before the 19th day of October, 2020 or the same will forever be barred. 8. If an objection is filed before the hearing, the court will determine at the hearing whether there was a will, whether summary proceedings are appropriate, whether the debts will be paid, and whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the estate will be distributed. 9. Notice is further given that a hearing will be held on the 27 day of October, 2020 at 9:00 AM at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, before the undersigned judge. At the hearing, the court will decide whether to approve the Petition for Summary Administration, and determination of the heirs, liberties and distribution. Judge Welch room 315 If you have no objections, you need to appear at the hearing or make any filing with the Court. /s/Chuck Moss Chuck Moss OBA 6465 Corbly and Moss 500 N Meridian #300 Okla. City, OK 73107 405-949-5544 Fax 405-949-5572 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 25, 2020; Friday, October 2, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA PB-2020-979 In the matter of the Estate of Morris Johnson COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Morris Johnson
/s/Chuck Moss Chuck Moss OBA 6465 Corbly and Moss 500 N Meridian #300 Okla. City, OK 73107 405-949-5544 Fax 405-949-5572 chuck@mosslawoffice.com Attorney for petitioner
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE OF ASHLEY ELIZABETH SCHLUTER IS SET FOR HEARING BEFORE JUDGE PRINCE, DISTRICT COURT, OKLAHOMA COUNTY ON 15 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2020 AT 1:30 PM IN SAID JUDGES COURTROOM, ROOM 304, OKLAHOMA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. SHE IS SEEKING TO CHANGE HER NAME TO ASHLEY ELIZABETH GARNDER, HER MAIDEN NAME. /s/Chuck Moss Chuck Moss OBA 6465 Atty for defendant 500 N Meridian #300 Okla. City, OK 73107 405-949-5544 Fax 405-949-5572 chuck@mosslawoffice.com
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You are hereby notified that the above matter is set for summary administration and that: 1. The name of the decedent is Morris Johnson, date of the death July 10, 2020. 2. The petitioner is Lori Johnson, wife of the deceased, 5312 N. Lottie Ave. 73111 3. No well exists. 4. The personal representative is Lori Johnson, above address. 5. The heirs are: a. Lori Johnson, wife 5312 N. Lottie Ave Okla. City, OK 73111 b. Morris Anderson, Son 10305 NW Hasley Pl., Okla. City, OK 73113 c. Labranda Gaines, Daughter 3320 S. Bryant #128 Del city OK 73115 d. Marissa Johnson, Daughter 5547 Blocker St., Olive Branch, Mo 38654 e. Justin Barnett, Son 588354 6888 E. 133rd Holdenville OK, 74848 6. The probable value of the estate is set forth in the position as $0 dollars 7. Pursuant to the Order for Combine Notice, all creditors having claims against Morris Johnson, deceased are required to present same, with a description of all security interest if any to the Petitioner, Lori Johnson, Corbly and Mosss, Attorney, 500 N. Meridian, # 300, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 on or before the 18th day of October, 2020 or the same will forever be barred. 8. If an injection is filed before the hearing, the court will determine at the hearing whether there was a will, whether summary proceedings are appropriate, whether the debt will be paid, and whether the estate will be distributed into whom the estate will be distributed. 9. Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on the 4 day of November, 2020 at 9:00 AM at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, room 315, before the undersigned Judge. At the hearing, the Court will decide whether to approve the Petition for Summary Administration, and determination of the heirs, legatees and distribution. Judge Welch If you have no objections, you need not appear at the hearing or make any filing with the court.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt proclaims Oct. 13 as official ‘Oklahoma Restaurant Days’ In celebration, “Eat Drink LOKal” is a campaign developed by the Oklaho‐ ma Restaurant Association (ORA) to encourage the general public to dine inside, dine outside or enjoy carry‐out meals from their favorite restaurants across the state during Oct. 1‐3. Supporting Oklahoma restaurants is critical to further boost our current economy. The association continues to engage with state, local and federal offi‐ cials to help address the coronavirus public health issue. “Fall in love with your favorite restaurants again
and increase your support of them through the cam‐ paign Oct. 1‐3,” said Jim Hopper, President of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association. “Since March, Oklahoma restaurants have lost over half a billion dollars in revenue and have had to lay off or fur‐ lough 65,000 employees. We must continue sup‐ porting the industry, or many of our favorite estab‐ lishments are at risk of closing their doors for good.” Governor Stitt encour‐ ages the public to dine inside, outside, or enjoy carry‐out to support
restaurants during this time. The hospitality land‐ scape has changed dramat‐ ically, and restaurants con‐ tinue to operate safely by providing distanced dining and COVID‐19‐approved sanitation practices. “In partnership with the Oklahoma State Depart‐ ment of Health and local Health Departments, restaurants will continue to utilize proper enhanced sanitation and training of their staff, as they have for many years,” said Hopper. Celebrate and support Oklahoma restaurants October 1‐3. Eat Drink LOKal!
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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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HE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, OU-Tulsa and the History Center have jointly launched a new series of 2-day scholarly forums on the administrations of former Oklahoma governors. The first one of these was conducted last month on one of the best, most accomplishe governors in history: J. Howard Edmondson, 1959-63. Since I was his chief of staff, they asked me to make one of the two headline speeches. As I relate to you, in a greatly condensed version, many of you will recall and marvel at how a 32-year-old young attorney from the Tulsa courthouse turned around the culture and government of an entire state, largely in the first two years of his administration. The first thing you need to remember was the challenging condition of the state he took on to change.
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Johnston Murray was the governor immediately before Raymond Gary, who was in office when Howard was elected. Murray had written a cover story for the Saturday Evening Post entitled “Oklahoma Is In a Hell of a Mess.” Johnston Murray was dead right. The first problem was that Oklahoma was one of the last three states that had not repealed prohibition. The result of that was every law enforcement official in the state was either being bribed by bootleggers, or the public thought they were. The public had twice
voted down attempts to repeal prohibition. Private citizens were hypocritical. They broke the law daily, while telling their kids to obey the law. Thus government corruption was rampant. What Howard called “the Old Guard” was running the show. Vendors wanting to sell to the state had to pay a state senator. Wholesale changes of state employees occurred every time there was a new governor in office. County Commissioner invoices showed huge lumber purchases but why no nails? Howard’s safety commissioner Joe Cannon dried up Oklahoma using the state Patrol. The message: If you want whisky, vote for repeal. It has to be legal. Bootleg law control ended Central Purchasing said take bids. Merit system said fire with cause not politics. And a whole new era was in.
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BC Clark cuts necklaces as it opens Classen Curve store O
klahoma’s leading jeweler has a new crowning achievement. BC Clark opened Oklahoma’s largest and most prestigious jewelry store at Classen Curve by cutting a ribbon made up of 40 diamond necklaces by Italian designer Roberto Coin. The company spent the last year building a stunning environment unlike any jewelry store in America. “This new location is the premier destination for jewelry shoppers in Oklahoma City, whether they’re looking for bridal sets, watches or gifts for any special occasion,” said BC Clark President Coleman Clark. “We are especially excited to join other outstanding retail, dining and fitness
brands here in Classen Curve. The move from Penn Square has been two years in the making. “It’s been a long road, but we are excited to be here,” Clark said. From now until Oct. 15, shoppers visiting the new store can also sign up for a chance to win one of several door prizes, including a David Yurman gold bracelet with diamonds or BC Clark gift card, each valued at $5,000. BC Clark, which is always a strong sup-
porter of the local community, is donating $10,000 to Oklahoma City nonprofit Infant Crisis Services (ICS) in celebration of the opening of its new location at Classen Curve. ICS Executive Director Miki Farris attended the ribboncutting. “We rely on community partners like BC Clark to support Oklahoma families in need at Infant Crisis Services,” Farris said. “We are so thankful for this donation, which will help provide babies and toddlers food, formula, diapers and other basic necessities.” BC Clark will continue to operate three stores in Oklahoma City – Downtown, Classen Curve, and the Shoppes at Northpark.
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Mitchell, Coleman and Jim Clark cut a ribbon of necklaces signifying the official opening of BC Clark’s Classen Curve store.
Bosses of the toss
Above: Former Northwest OKC Chamber Chairman Craig Foster tosses one for his team. At right: Putnam City Schools Foundation President Jennifer Seal samples food truck offerings.
- Photos by Rose Lane
As the Northwest OKC Chamber’s annual Taste of the Northwest was put on hold due to COVIC-19, Co-Chairmen Priscella Cude and Brian Hancock organized a corn hole tournament, to name the Boss of the Toss. Above: volunteers Lindsay Hansen and Madison Cude help keep score.
Infant Crisis Services Executive Director Miki Farris thanks BC Clark for its $10,000 donation to the organization.
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