Second place in the state!
Gold Star Luncheon
McGuinness Pom Squad placed second in the Jazz Division of the OSDTDA State Championship during Christmas Break. For more on what the Irish have been doing in 2019, see Page 2.
Positive Tomorrows President Susan Agel, Positive Tomorrows Board President Nikki Jones and Nissa Richison during a luncheon benefiting the organization. Page B1.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 38 • Two Sections • 16 pages January 18, 2019
www.okcfriday.com facebook.com/okcfriday Serving affluent far north Oklahoma City, Nichols Hills and The Village for 44 years
Britton railroad crossings to receive $1.4 million upgrade By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Plans to implement more than $1 million in safety upgrades at four BNSF railroad crossings in north Oklahoma City, in and near the former town of Britton, have cleared the first hurdle. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved funding for the
projects. Two of the crossings, at NW 96 and NW 97 streets, are north of Britton Road and east of Western Avenue. The other two crossings, at NW 89 and NW 92 streets, are south of Britton Road and west of Western Avenue. All of the sites are in residential and/or commercial areas. All four crossings currently have pavement
markings and old-fashioned crossbucks with flashing lights and warning bells. Plans for all four sites include installation of modern pedestal-mounted flashing light signals with gate arms that automatically drop when a train approaches the intersection and rise after it passes. In addition, the 96th Street crossing, which has
three sets of tracks, will receive a 32-foot-wide concrete driving surface. The improvements will cost an estimated $1,434,525. Federal atgrade railroad crossing safety funds will pay for 90 percent of the cost, or $1,291,071, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is expected to pay the 10 percent balance, $143,454, ledgers reflect.
No city funds are to be spent on the projects. The Rail Programs Division in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) reported that on average more than 30 trains travel through those crossing locations each and every day. The average daily traffic count at each of the See TRAINS, Page 7
Nichols Hills calls April 2 council election
The Supreme justices
By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger, left, swears in new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Noma Gurich in ceremonies at the state Capitol on Tuesday. They are the second and third women on the Supreme Court. The first was the late Alma Wilson.
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The annual Nichols Hills City Council election will be held April 2 to select a member from Ward 2. The filing period is set for Feb. 4-6 at the Oklahoma County Election Board, 4201 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City. No filing fee will be assessed. Any candidate for the post must be a resident and registered voter of Ward 2. However, the election is open to all registered voters throughout the city. Council elections in Nichols Hills are non-partisan and no party designation or emblem appears on the ballot. The winner will assume office at the first regularly scheduled city council meeting in May and serve a three-year term. Nichols Hills council members receive compensation of $20 per month. E. Peter Hoffman Jr., who is completing his 12th year on the council and his fourth term as mayor, announced that he will seek reelection in Ward 2.
Lyric promises a theatrical journey during 2019 season Lyric Theatre promises to take patrons on a journey next season from the plains of Nebraska to the steps of the White House and from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the deck of an infamous cruise liner. Lyric’s 2019 season includes three productions at the intimate
Lyric at the Plaza, 1725 NW 16 St., – “Girlfriend” (Feb. 27-March 17), “Bright Star” (April 3-20), and “Frost/Nixon” (Sept. 4-22). Three productions will follow at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave., – “Singin’ in the Rain” (June 25-30), “Disney’s Newsies” (July 914) and “Titanic” (July 23-28).
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Starting Lyric’s 2019 season is “Girlfriend,” a romantic comedy inspired by ‘90s icon, Matthew Sweet’s alternative rock album of the same title. In collaboration with Signature Theatre in Washington D.C., Lyric presents the regional premiere of this vibrant, funny and heart-warming coming of age love
story. College-bound jock, Mike, and self-assured, Will, rush into summer love in small-town Nebraska. The production features an all-female rock band. In early April, a southern story of hope, “Bright Star,” will make its See LYRIC, Page 7
Event will reveal who is smarter than a KIPPster Richard and Glenna Tanenbaum are to be honored for their commitment to education at “Are You Smarter Than a KIPPster,” a quiz bowl-style fundraiser for KIPP OKC, a network of free, public charter schools that are part of Oklahoma City Public Schools and the national Knowledge Is
Power Program. The annual event is set for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Chevy Bricktown Event Center. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt will deliver the welcome to kick off the evening. Masters of ceremonies Oklahoma State Senator George Young, Sr. and Inasmuch
Foundation CEO Bob Ross will guide the program as community leaders compete with KIPP OKC middle school students in a challenge which focuses on topics the students are learning in school. Part of the evening’s program will See KIPP, Page 9
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Students
The boys and girls basketball teams both placed third at the Enid Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament.
Irish start 2019 with accolades H appy New Year of 2019! One year ends and another begins! During Christmas Break the Bishop McGuinness pom squad placed second in the Jazz Division of the OSDTDA State Championship while the basketball teams both placed third at the Enid Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament. • Last week we held the 59th annual Bishop McGuinness Classic Boys Basketball Tournament, the oldest and longest continuous running high school basketball tournament in the state. Teams featured this year include BMCHS, Edmond Santa Fe, Edmond Memorial, Norman, Norman North, Midwest City, Choctaw and Deer Creek. The girls team played in the Konawa High School tournament.
by Kathryn Cline
IRISH ITEMS • January 18-19, Bishop McGuinness will hold the “Hoops for Hope” Basketball Tournament. Catholic high schools in Oklahoma will send both boys and girls teams to play against each other. The money and proceeds from the tournament will benefit Catholic Charities. This is a great way to support charities and help others. Please come watch our athletes and support Catholic charities and McGuinness. Irish teams will play Bishop Kelley on Friday. Girls will play against Bishop Kelley at
6 p.m and the boys will tip at 7:30 p.m. • The Irish choir has been selected to perform as an honor choir at the 2019 Oklahoma Music Educators Association convention in Tulsa. The concert is Thursday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa. Come and support the choir. • Bishop McGuinness junior and senior girls will be attending the KAIROS retreat on Jan. 17-21. KAIROS is a religious retreat that focuses on one’s faith and helps strengthen their relationship with God. The school is gearing up for the annual BMCHS auction, “Clancy in Wonderland” on Feb. 1 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased at www.bmchs.org.
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OKC FRIDAY with divas and coach A group of traveling divas from Oklahoma City meet Coach Barry Switzer at the New York airport and engage him in reading OKC FRIDAY. From left: Kitty Champlin, Donna Hopper, Pat Edwards, Betty Crow, Barry Switzer, Jackie Jones, Barbara Kerrick, Brenda Kelly, Gale Webb, Arden Barrett and Anne Workman. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel — you never know who you might run into! Submit photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
Gavel Club Past presidents of the Oklahoma City Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club formed a Gavel Club and organized its third event, this time in the home of Chris Verity. Present were 18 past club presidents including two from the 1960s - Gladys London, 196162, and Patti Leeman, 1964-65. From left are: Front row, Bette MacKellar, Danielle Lidwell and Millonn Lilly; seated, Dee Richardson, Evelyn Tidholm, Maxey Reynolds, Mary Reneau, Gladys London and Suzanne Robbins; and standing, Juli Johnston, Patti Leeman, Marsha Zahn, Paula Stover, Kittye Little, Janice Lisko, Connell Branan, Chris Verity and Katie Davis.
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Sports Weekly BASKETBALL | PUTNAM CITY INVITATIONAL
Chargers top PC West for PCI title
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PC North’s Jeff Nwankwo, left, guards Heritage Hall’s Michael McLaughlin (4) during their game last Friday at the Putnam City Invitational.
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Using a big 21point first quarter, the Heritage Hall boys basketball team held off Class 6A No. 9 PC West, 70-56, last Saturday night to claim the Putnam City Invitational championship. The 4A No. 2 Chargers (13-0) got a game-high 31 points and 10 rebounds from Trey Alexander in the victory. Michael McLaughlin finished with 18 points and Jack Spanier added 11 points. Alexander also had a big night with 37 points and nine rebounds against defending 6A state champion and Fridayland rival PC North in an 85-56 win in the semifinals on Friday. McLaughlin netted 16 points, while Spanier had 11 points. Heritage Hall opened with a 54-42 victory over OKC Storm on Thursday, behind 13 points and 10 rebounds from Alexander. Phillip Smitherman added his own double-double
with 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Chargers visit Carl Albert this Friday. Tipoff is set for around 8 p.m. PANTHERS CRUISE TO 3RD PLACE PC North pulled away with a 24-10 run in the second quarter en route to a 68-49 win over Putnam City to finish third in the Putnam City Invitational. Micah Thomas led the way with 28 points for the 6A No. 15 Panthers (6-6) and Jeff Nwankwo added 19 points. Thomas also had a team-best 20 points and seven assists in a 65-54 win over No. 12 Tulsa Union in the opener. PC North hosts Midwest City at 7:30 p.m. this Tuesday. PANTHER GIRLS FALL TO UNION PC North posted a 1-2 record in the Putnam City Invitational girls’ classic format.
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PC North’s Micah Thomas (5) makes an acrobatic layup against Heritage Hall. Thomas scored 28 points in a win over Putnam City for third place.
The Panthers (6-5) fell 45-36 to No. 9 Tulsa Union in the finale on Saturday night. On Friday, they rolled to a 59-11 victory over host PC West,
after suffering a 57-43 loss to Bixby in Thursday’s opener. The Panthers entertain Midwest City this Tuesday at 6 p.m. – By Jason Jewell
BASKETBALL | BETHANY CLASSIC
Cyclones rout Catoosa for 5th Casady built a 16-point lead by halftime and cruised to a 57-38 victory over Catoosa last Saturday to claim the consolation title at the Bethany Classic. D.J. Freeman scored a team-best 12 points and P.J. Mitchell-Johnson added 10 points for the Cyclones (19-5). Mitchell-Johnson paced a trio in double figures with 15 points in a 76-32 win against ASTEC Charter in the consolation semifinals on Friday. Dillard Bowie scored 13 points and Freeman chipped in 11 points. Freeman also led the way with 14 points, while Mitchell-Johnson had 13 and Jackson Kennedy contributed 10 points in a 61-59 loss to 5A No. 19 Piedmont in Thurs-
day’s opener. Casady is set to host ArlingtonOakridge this Friday and Dallas Episcopal on Saturday. Friday’s games are set for 5:30 and 7 p.m., and Saturday’s games tip off at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CYCLONE GIRLS CLIP ASTEC FOR 7TH Jumping out a big first-half lead, the Casady girls rolled to a 56-34 win over ASTEC Charter to finish seventh at the Bethany Classic. Jordyn Turner and Lauren Williams scored a team-best 14 points for the Cyclones. Casady suffered a 67-41 loss to Western Heights in Friday’s consolation semifinal and opened with a 67-38 setback to Tahlequah on Thursday. – By Jason Jewell
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BASKETBALL | W’FORD, HINTON TOURNEYS
Bears lose to Tuttle in W’ford final After cruising through the first two rounds, John Marshall suffered a close 71-67 loss to 4A No. 13 Tuttle last Saturday night in the Weatherford Classic championship game. Steve Davis scored a team-best 16 points to lead the 4A No. 3 Bears (10-1), while Xavier Cyprian and Marc Edwards netted nine points each. John Marshall rolled to a 61-46 win over host Weatherford in Friday’s semifinals, behind 14 points from D.J. Alexander and 11 from Cyprian. Corey Coleman finished with 15 points to lead the Bears in a 58-40 victory against Chickasha in the opener on Thursday. Davis and Jordan
Smith chipped in nine points each. The Bears visit Southeast this Friday with the tipoff set for 7:30 p.m. The Heritage Hall girls rebounded from an opening loss for two straight wins, including a 50-35 victory over Fridayland rival John Marshall in the Weatherford Classic consolation final. Hannah Stanley scored 19 points and Mackenzy Moore added 10 points for the Chargers (6-7). Stanley also netted a team-high 20 points in a 47-39 win against Chickasha in the consolation semifinal on Friday. Heritage Hall opened with a 66-57 loss to Altus in Thursday’s opener, behind 21 points from Macy Moore and 11 from Stanley. The Chargers visit Carl Albert this Friday at 6:30 p.m.
BASKETBALL | McGUINNESS CLASSIC
Knights fall to Ft. Cobb at Hinton
Norman tops Antlers in conso final
Crossings Christian endured a heartbreaking 60-59 loss to Class A No. 1 Fort CobbBroxton last Saturday night in the Hinton Invitational championship game. Reid Lovelace paced the 3A No. 16 Knights (7-5) with 21 points and Daniel Koonce added 13 points. Three scored in double figures in a 67-61 win over 3A No. 17 Christian Heritage in Friday’s semifinals. Cooper Gudell finished with 21 points, while Lovelace had 16 and Guy Wood added 15. Wood also led the way with 10 points in a 59-24 victory over Santa Fe South in the opener on Thursday. Crossings hosts Fridayland rival Harding Charter Prep this Tuesday at 8 p.m. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Staying even through most of the first three quarters, Deer Creek saw Norman spurt away in the fourth quarter for a 67-55 loss to the Tigers last Saturday afternoon in the McGuinness Classic consolation final. Turner Suchy led a trio in double figures with 14 points. Miles Slater netted 11 points and Jalyn Todd added 10 for the 6A No. 12 Antlers (9-4). Deer Creek edged Choctaw 71-65 in the consolation semifinal on Friday, behind 24 points from Todd. Slater finished with 19 points and Zack Tretheway contributed 11 points. It was Slater’s turn to lead the Antlers
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Deer Creek’s Turner Suchy (2) drives for a layup against Norman in the McGuinness Classic.
with 20 points in a 6857 loss to No. 8 Norman North in Thursday’s opener, while Suchy added 16 points.
McGuinness’ Patrick Sullivan shoots over a Choctaw defender at the McGuinness Classic.
SWIMMING ROUNDUP
Charger girls take 4th at Casady meet With several recordsetting peformances, the Heritage Hall girls swimming team finished fourth at the Casady-McGuinness Invitational last week. Gracie Shapard earned a pair of gold medals to lead the Chargers. The freshman recorded the fastest time in the state of 1 minute, 2.06 seconds to win the 100yard backstroke, and also won the 100 freestyle in 59.04 seconds. She also joined Dylan Beeson, Lale Edil and Phoebe Shapard to dominate the field by four seconds in winning the 400 freestyle relay in a
school-record time of 4:02.31. The quartet took gold in the 200 medley relay. Beeson also set a school record time of 1:16.58 to finish second in the 200 breaststroke and earned a silver medal in the 200 freestyle. Edil, meanwhile, shaved 10 seconds off her best time this season to finish second in the 500 freestyle and also finished third in the 200 individual medley (IM) with her best time this season.
Owen Wilson continued his domination of the 200 IM and 100 breastroke with big wins to stay undefeated in both events. Teammate Julian Messick finished fifth in the 100 breaststroke. PC North’s Joey Batts also showed well with a silver medal in the 500 freestyle and third in the 200 freestyle. Blake Jones finished second in the 200 IM and third in the 100 backstroke. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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Deer Creek visits No. 1 Edmond Memorial this Friday at 7:30 p.m. CHOCTAW EDGES IRISH FOR 7TH Unable to overcome a difficult fourth quarter, host McGuinness suffered a 54-49 loss to Choctaw last Saturday afternoon in the seventh-place game. Jason Nolan and Patrick Sullivan led the 4A No. 15 Irish (5-5) with eight points each. Sullivan also posted a team-high 19 points in a 66-50 loss to 6A No. 19 Norman on Friday in the consolation semifinals. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
BASKETBALL | LADY JAG CLASSIC
Antlers edge Ponca City for 3rd place Erupting for a pair of 21-point quarters, Deer Creek held off Ponca City for a 67-61 victory last Saturday in the third-place game at the Westmoore Lady Jag Classic. Angel Scott led the way with 28
points and Skylar Vann added 16 for the 6A No. 13 Antlers (10-4). Deer Creek suffered a 73-60 loss to 6A No. 12 Choctaw in the semifinals on Friday, and cruised to an 80-58 victory against 5A No. 6 Lawton Eisenhower in Thursday’s opener. The Antlers visit fourth-ranked Edmond Memorial this Friday. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m.
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CALENDAR EVENTS FUNDRAISERS
Feb. 6 • TopGolf Classic
The inaugural Paul George Foundation Topgolf Classic will be at Topgolf OKC with food, drinks, auction, entertainment and prizes available. This is a team challenge with the six players in a bay competing against the other teams in attendance. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the event concludes at 9 p.m. For information call Brenda Sniezek, (816) 582-7187 or contact topgolf.com.
March 30 • Baby Steps 5K
Infant Crisis Services' Teen Associate Board is proud to host the inaugural Baby Steps 5K & One-Mile Fun Run. Proceeds from the event will go to support the mission of Infant Crisis Services feeding and diapering babies and toddlers in our community. The event is Saturday, March 30 at 8 a.m. at Wheeler Park on the north side of the river. One-Mile Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. Register for the run at infantcrisis.org/run/.
March 1 • Chefs’ Feast
Enjoy an evening of delicious food from some of the metro’s best chefs during Chefs’ Feast 2019 from 6:30 - 10 p.m., Friday, March 1 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. All proceeds from the 32nd consecutive event benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Programs. The Mardi Grasthemed event will feature one-of-a-kind auction items, a wine and whiskey pull, live music and food from local chefs. Tickets for the event are $175 per individual and $2,000 for a table of 10. Early entry tickets are available for an additional $25 per person and allows access to the event 30 minutes before the doors officially open. The purchase of one Chefs’ Feast ticket with early entry will feed two children for a year through one of the Food for Kids Programs. Tickets for the event can be purchased at chefsfeast.org. If you have an item you would like to donate to the silent auction, contact Jackie Dobson at (405) 600-3193 or jdobson@regionalfoodbank.org. angles, mistaken identities and a pair of twins lost at sea. Opening indoors in the Paseo Arts District Theatre, the show centers around how love is blind. Twelfth Night is recommended for audiences 8+. Single ticket prices are $25$30 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more, seniors, students, military and educators. Tickets are available at oklahomashakespeare.com or by calling (800) 838-3006.
CONCERTS THEATRE
Jan. 23-Feb. 17 • ‘Curious George: The Golden Meatball’ Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and The Man in the Yellow Hat spring to life in this adventurefilled musical showing at Lyric at the Plaza. Call (405) 524-9312 for information.
Feb. 7-March 2 • ‘Twelfth Night’
Oklahoma Shakespeare celebrates it's 35th year with Twelfth Night, the comedy about thorny love tri-
Feb. 11 • ‘Out of the Box’
The Oklahoma History Center will offer the first Kilgen Theater Organ performance of the 2019 season entitled Out of the Box from 7 8:30 p.m. in the Devon Great Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The OHC is located at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive. Ticket costs are $10 for Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers, and may be re-served by calling (405) 522-0765. For more information, please visit
okhistory.org/historycenter.
GAME NIGHT
Jan. 25 • Break the Ice
Donuts, beer flights, board games and ice skating—what more could you ask for on a Friday night? Each paid participant’s wristband includes skating at the Devon Ice Rink and admission into the Park House Event Center for three 6 oz. beer samples that are paired with donuts and board games to play with friends. Event is from 8-11 p.m. Advance registration is required for this event by Friday, Jan. 25 at noon. Ages 21+ only for indoor activities.
THIS WEEKEND
ArtNow 2019
OK Contemp Arts Center
Phantom of the Opera Civic Center
Intl. Finals Rodeo State Fair Park
2019 OK Home Show State Fair Park
Glitter Ball
Tower Theatre
Westminster Choir
First Presbyterian Church
Movies at Sundance
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he 2019 Sundance Film Festival kicks off next weekend. While it is nearly impossible to predict which films will become massive theatrical hits, the narrative features below are already garnering hype leading into the festival. To The Stars. This independent drama starring Kara Hayward from Moonrise Kingdom and Emmy winner Tony Hale from Veep tells the story of a withdrawn farmer’s daughter who forges an intimate friendship with a worldly but reckless new girl in 1960’s Oklahoma. The film is the second consecutive film produced in Enid, OK as part of the OF+MO rebate program to debut at Sundance, following on the heels of last year’s Wildlife. Clemency. Tulsa native, six time Emmy winner, and deadCenter Film ICON Alfre Woodard stars as prison warden Bernadine William, who is worn out by all of the executions she oversees. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill. Late Night. Written by television star Mindy Kaling and starring Oscar winner Emma Thompson, this comedic
look at a legendary late night talk show host battling with her only female staff writer should be a nice fun break from the more intense films offered at Sundance. The Report. This true life drama, starring an all-star cast including Jon Hamm, Annette Benning, and Star Wars’ Adam Driver, tells the story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program who battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden. After The Wedding. Oscar winner Julianne Moore stars in this remake of the Oscar-nominated film from Denmark, written and directed by her husband Bart Freundlich. The film tells the story of an orphanage manager that travels to New York seeking funding and uncovers a massive family secret. The outstanding supporting cast includes Oscar nominee Michelle Williams and Billy Crudup from Oklahoma’s Rudderless.
The Farewell. Awkwafina, the Asian female rapper and actress that charmed audiences in Crazy Rich Asians and Oceans 8 takes on her first lead role in this drama about a headstrong ChineseAmerican woman who returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Velvet Buzzsaw. Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal reteams with Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy in this thriller set in the contemporary art world scene of Los Angeles that also stars Rene Russo and Toni Collette. Gyllenhaal returns to Sundance after starring in the Oklahoma made film Wildlife last year. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. This drama starring Zac Efron from Disney’s High School Musical and The Greatest Showman tells the story of serial killer Ted Bundy from the perspective of Liz, his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years. A great supporting cast including John Malkovich and Jim Parsons make this challenging film a potential hit. Next week’s column will be a dispatch from Park City to keep you informed of everything happening at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
NewView Lake Tenkiller property to host camps NewView Oklahoma believes that every child deserves to have a summer camp experience and that’s why OWL Camp, or Oklahomans Without Limits, was created in 2000 for children who are blind or visually impaired. Therefore, NewView is excited to announce the recent acquisition of a Lake Tenkiller property that will host future OWL Camps through an incredibly generous gift from Globe Life. Globe Life is donating their corporate meeting facility, with a caretaker’s cottage and guest house on a 3-acre waterfront property that is valued at $1.8 million. The donation is one of the most significant gifts in the history of Globe Life. “We became aware of NewView’s
mission to serve sight-impaired children through various summer camps at lakes throughout Oklahoma and the donation of the Globe Life property at Lake Tenkiller seemed like a perfect fit,” said Globe Life Direct Response President and CEO Bill Leavell. “Globe Life has used the lodge as a meeting and teambuilding facility for over 50 years. As the company has grown, we’ve outgrown the space, so we are thrilled to be able to pass it on to support NewView Oklahoma. We believe the property will be a terrific venue for NewView’s programs. We can think of no better organization to use the facility to support Oklahoma children.” OWL Camp activities are careful-
ly planned and designed to encourage collaboration, improve confidence, self-esteem and independence and challenge societal and selfimposed limits. Along with sighted buddies, campers will surely enjoy the property’s many amenities including a tennis court, putting green and two boats for activities such as water skiing and tubing. “We are incredibly humbled by Globe Life’s generous gift,” says NewView President and CEO Lauren Branch. “This facility allows us to further enhance the unique experience OWL Camp offers to our clients and volunteers. We look forward to using this facility for many years to come and know the impact will be great.”
Each blind or visually impaired camper is partnered with a sighted buddy for the entire week, and they do everything together. The goal is to provide lasting effects by allowing the sighted buddies to understand that people with vision loss can do anything they can do, with very little adaption. Branch explained, “Our hope is that the sighted buddies will go back to their peers and share their experience to help eliminate the stigma that is too often associated with kids and disabilities.” To learn more about NewView OWL Camp and other programs and clinical services operated by the organization, visit newviewoklahoma.org.
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Oklahoma debut. With book and lyrics by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, the production will be directed by Michael Baron, Lyric’s producing artistic director. This sweeping tale of love and redemption is set against the rich backdrop of the 1920s and ‘40s in the American South. Propelled by an ensemble of onstage musicians and dancers, Alice’s powerful tale of love, life and hope unfolds in a rich tapestry of deep emotion and beautiful bluegrass-inspired melodies. In June, Lyric heads downtown for its summer at the Civic starting with the return of the beloved “Singin’ in the Rain.” Celebrate Hollywood’s Golden Age with this romantic, musical-comedy classic. Dance, laugh and sing along to a memorable score featuring splashy production numbers, all while it magically rains on the entire Civic Center Music Hall stage. Up next at the Civic Center, Lyric invites audience members to “seize the day” with “Disney’s Newsies,” based on the story of the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. Incredible dancing and rousing anthems raisethe-roof in this tale of a spirited crew of ragtag orphans winning the hearts of a nation. The summer season culminates with the spectacular Tony
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sites is estimated at 1,000 vehicles, based on surrounding locations and similar facilities. ODOT’s Rail Programs Division is the governmental agency that oversees crossing upgrade and construction projects. The next step in the approval process is to secure BNSF’s financial contribution. Finally, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which has jurisdiction over railway crossings of roads, streets and highways in this state, will be asked to endorse the projects.
Award-winning Best Musical production “Titanic.” The engineering feat of 1912 takes center stage in this stunning and stirring production, based on real people aboard the legendary ship. Titanic retells the hopes and dreams of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own, all innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them. Lyric’s production will include a choir of more than 100 performers featuring Canterbury Voices, and Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s new music director Alexander Mickelthwate will serve as conductor. The season returns to the Plaza Theatre in the fall for the thought-provoking play “Frost/Nixon.” Featuring direction from Baron, politics and the press collide infamously in this production based upon David Frost’s 1977 landmark interviews of former President Richard Nixon. What happens behind the television cameras is just as engaging as in front where image is king and the stakes have never been higher. This dramatic look at the Nixon presidency through postWatergate interviews is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat
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and have you talking about the ending long after it is over. Additionally, Lyric will produce three season add-on shows – the children’s favorite “Curious George” and the Golden Meatball (which opens Wednesday and runs through Feb. 17), the adult favorite “The Rocky Horror Show” (Oct. 9Nov. 2) and the holiday classic “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol” (Nov. 29-Dec. 24), all at the Plaza Theatre. Following the highly successful productions of James and the Giant Peach and “Junie B. Jones-The Musical,” part of Lyric’s Theatre for Young Audiences Series, everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey will come to life on stage in January. Lyric presents “Curious George: The Golden Meatball,” an adventure-filled family musical directed by Lyric’s Matthew Sipress. George takes you through an exciting journey where he learns more about Rome and meatballs and the “secret ingredient” to cooking. Based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the play owned by Universal Stage Productions, it features music by John Kavanaugh and the book and lyrics from Jeremy Desmon. Let’s do the time warp again! Back by
popular demand, one of Lyric’s biggest hits of all time – “The Rocky Horror Show” – returns in an all-new production directed by J. Robert Moore. Whether you are a Rocky virgin or it is part of your soul, join us for “a night you will remember for a very long time.” All performances are in the evenings with special midnight performances on the weekends. Closing the year, Oklahoma’s favorite holiday tradition, “Lyric’s A Christmas Carol, returns for its ninth year” – opening the day after Thanksgiving. In Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, three magical ghosts whisk the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge away on an unforgettable adventure of transformation and redemption. Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, The Fezziwigs and a host of
unforgettable characters spring to life in Lyric’s spectacular production sparking the holiday spirit in audiences of all ages. Season tickets are available for all six
mainstage productions starting at just $222 per person. For more information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org or call Lyric’s box office at 524-9312.
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Editorial Page
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.
M EMBER OF ON THIS OKC FRIDAY EDITORIAL OPINION PAGE: We urge courtesy in disagreement. We view with favor wise public choices and view with alarm flawed public choices. We give good advice to public officials at federal, state and local levels, and society in general, on what to do right. So, if they don’t take our advice, it’s not our fault. EMAIL YOUR OPINION to: vicki@okcfriday.com
Good luck Governor Stitt, just keep your promises
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EING OPTIMISTIC about 2019 is not difficult. Our terrific city is riding the wave of diversity and the benefits of the MAPS projects. Good news pours in every day. From Tinker AFB being selected for maintenance of the B-21 Bomber to the new OKC Streetcars swishing along the rails, good things just keep happening. We have a new Governor, Kevin Stitt, and we wish him well. We hope he can keep his campaign promises and drag
Oklahoma upward from the bottom of the barrel in categories like school test scores, number of women incarcerated and health. Governor Mary Fallin made a great start in many areas, and OKC FRIDAY just reaped the benefits from her transition of the workers' comp claims to an administrative system. In 45 years of being in business, our Workers' Comp rates had never gone anywhere but up, although we had never
had a claim. Now, our insurance bill is cut in half this year! And a big cheer for our new State Treasurer Randy McDaniel. In his 12years in the state legislature, his No. 1 priority was reversing the state’s unfunded pension liability. It’s been cut nearly in half from $16 billion to $8.8 billion. Governor Stitt, you have some big shoes to fill in many areas of state government. We hope you can.
Uber driver quits teaching school
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HATTING WITH MY UBER driver from the airport to home last Sunday, I asked him if he had a day job. So many of my drivers just do it part-time. He said he was a retired elementary
In MY Opinion by VICKI CLARK GOURLEY vicki@okcfriday.com
school teacher. He had been substitute teaching for a couple of years, but he quit because all the students spoke Spanish, no English, an not only could he not teach, he could not maintain any discipline. Before he retired, he taught in the Western Heights School District. His substitute teaching jobs were in the Oklahoma City Public School District. Our poor public school performance used to be because 51 percent could not read English. Now according to this man, almost none of the students can read or speak English. This is a whole new problem that I am not sure our schools are prepared to
address, other than hiring Spanish speaking teachers from Puerto Rico. Some years ago, when I was president of the Community Literacy Centers, the Inasmuch Foundation funded women’s literacy classes. CLC bought computers and hired reading specialists to teach the courses on site. CLC offered both basic English and ESL classes on the computers. Kids, who came with their mothers, would use the computers while mom was in class. The program had headsets and would say the word, then the student would say it back. The kids would always select the option of a “prize” when they got it right. It would be a little game which they loved. Then the little ones selected the definition of the word. Same thing when they got that right. This was reasonably early PC days, so I am sure there are better programs for elementary students out there, some of them probably free. Surprise. I have an idea.
Let’s buy all the students an iPad
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HE OKLAHOMA CITY School District could buy tablets and earphones for all students. The Gates Foundation has probably already funded this somewhere. The tablet would be restricted to just the officially installed programs. No porn surfing on our devices. The kids could even take them home if we fixed the gadgets so the locator service could not be turned off. Of course, that would require tablet police to go get them. Okay, the kids just use them in class. The
teacher or proctor can be responsible for checkin every day. The elementary students sit there for six hours a day and play a game that teaches them to learn, speak and read English. I do not remember when I saw any youngster who was not continually staring at his phone. They might as well be learning something. We are using yesterday’s technology (teachers) for basics. Older students need teachers when they are learning critical thinking and problem-solving.
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be dedicated to honoring the Tanenbaums for their support of KIPP OKC students. The Tanenbaums will officially be named as “Honorary KIPPsters,” receiving KIPP OKC’s Beyond Z Award, the local version of a national KIPP award honoring a member of the school community who goes above and beyond for the benefit of children. “We’re honored to have the support of the Tanenbaum family,” said Gary Jones, KIPP OKC board chairman and parent. “We believe recognizing Richard and Glenna during an event where our students have the opportunity to flex their academic skills in a
fun, interactive way is a fitting tribute to their support of our academic programs.” The team of community leader contestants include Oklahoma City University President Martha Burger, Vice President of Tango Public Relations Brenda Hernandez, Oklahoma City Council members Nikki Nice and Todd Stone, President of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Dr. Stephen Prescott, and Principal of The Taylor Group Clayton C. Taylor. “Our students at KIPP Reach College Preparatory and KIPP OKC South Community Prep work diligently every day,” said Tracy McDaniel, KIPP OKC executive director, “and they can’t wait to engage with the community through this fun event that
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directly benefits their education. KIPP Reach has consistently been one of the highest performing schools in Oklahoma and I think you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of why that is after this event.” McDaniel founded KIPP Reach in 2002 and served as the school leader for 15 years before becoming the executive director when KIPP South opened in 2017, officially making KIPP OKC a region of public charter schools. Love’s Travel Stops is the event’s title sponsor. The McLaughlin Family Foundation is offering a matching grant of funds up to $25,000 for donations made in conjunction with “Are You Smarter Than a KIPPster.” The event is open
to the public and all proceeds directly impact academic initiatives for KIPP OKC students. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served and
students from the choir and step team at KIPP Reach will perform. Reservations are required in advance, and sponsorships of varying
levels, as well as individual tickets for $75 each, are available by going to www.kippokc.org or emailing powertolead@kippokc.org.
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Stan Alexander still goes to his office “most every day that I’m not playing golf.” He voluntarily helps clients and others who are 65 or older “to understand Medicare” and offers them supplemental Medicare coverage.
Stan stepping down from The Village City Council, again By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer “After almost 34 years, I think it is time to let someone else serve,” said Stan Alexander in announcing he will not be a candidate for The Village City Council this year. Alexander is once again representing Ward 3 on the council. He was appointed to the post April 16, 2018, to complete the year remaining on the unexpired term of Hutch Hibbard, who took a job in Dallas, Texas. Between 1971, when he was first elected, and 2009, when he stepped down, Alexander occupied the Ward 3 seat for 32 years, including eight terms as mayor. During a sixyear interlude from city government, he served a two-year term (1979-80) in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Subsequently he was appointed to complete the nine months (Aug. 5, 2014 – May 4, 2015) remaining on the unexpired Ward 5 term after Councilman Jerry Broughton moved to Deer Creek. Alexander and his wife, Lisbeth, moved into an independent senior living center in The
- Photo by Mike W. Ray
Stan Alexander at his Ward 3 seat on The Village City Council.
Village last year. “We made the move because we both are in our mid-80s,” he said. “We decided that after 46 years it was time to downsize, sell our home in The Village and move,” he said. “We still go to the ‘Y’ and use The Village Library and shop the retail stores in Casady Square.”
The Alexanders now live in Ward 4. “Even if I wanted to run in Ward 3 – which I don’t – I couldn’t because I no longer live in that ward,” Alexander said. “And I would never run against Cathy (Cummings) in Ward 4 because it would be sure way of losing,” he said with a chuckle. “Besides, I like her and want her to be mayor.” Alexander, a retired insurance agent, said he still goes to his office “most every day that I’m not playing golf.” He voluntarily helps clients and others who are 65 or older “to understand Medicare” and offers them supplemental Medicare coverage. “I love doing this because it helps seniors who are turning 65, and most of them do not understand the Medicare maze,” he said. Alexander, who turned 85 in November, was first elected to The Village City Council when gasoline cost about 40 cents per gallon, a U.S. postage stamp cost 8 cents, Richard Nixon was president of the United States and David Hall was governor of Oklahoma.
United Way hosts seniors during holiday party More than 100 seniors from United Way Partner Agencies Catholic Charities, Sunbeam Family Services and Urban League gathered for a special evening at the Oklahoma History Center. Guests were treated to a festive holiday dance, gifts and a hearty meal. The annual event is hosted by the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s Emerging Leaders. The next generation of United Way leadership donors make up the Emerging Leaders affinity group, and provides these young adults aspiring to become the leaders of tomorrow
A military service member dancing with one of the attendees.
the opportunity to network with community leaders, build professional relationships and give back to the community through
volunteerism. “This event really does make your heart feel full because it truly encompasses the spirit of what the holidays are all about,” said Debby Hampton, United Way of Central Oklahoma president and CEO. “For some, this could be the only celebration they have during the holidays. It’s a rewarding way for our Emerging Leaders to give back to the community and we strive to make it a memorable evening.” For more information regarding United Way’s Emerging Leader program, email emergingleaders@unit edwayokc.org or call 236-8441.
Positive Tomorrows
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Gold Star Luncheon benefits homeless students Around 450 people attended Positive Tomorrows’ annual Gold Star Luncheon at the Embassy Suites. Current students performed a song, and Positive Tomorrows Parent Shayna Prezleski spoke about the impact Positive Tomorrows has had on her and her children’s lives. Positive Tomorrows is Oklahoma’s only private, tuition-free elementary school specifically serving homeless children and their families. Students at Positive Tomorrows receive an intensive, individualized education while their parents get the support they need to create a better life. Positive Tomorrows is a proud United Way Partner Agency, an Oklahoma A+ School, and is accredited by the North Central Association, a regional Accreditation Division of AdvancED.
Positive Tomorrows President Susan Agel, Positive Tomorrows Board President Nikki Jones and Nissa Richison.
Above: Debbie Powers, Sarah Powers, Dr. Camille Gunderson, Brian Jackson and Dawn Byram. At left: Stan Ball, Mignon Ball and Karin Holsted. Dave Pasnau, Tim Strange, Positive Tomorrows Develpoment Director Margaret Creighton and Ashley Smith.
Excursions
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Sunday School class helps John Marshall Bears learn about money Editor’s note: The editor is behind and apologizes for the tardiness of this column.
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eing actively involved with the students at John Marshall High School is a delightful part of our outreach at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church. We were tasked with being “financial advisors” for some of their seniors. Dividing up the fixed costs in life when a young person starts working, we each manned a “booth” representing those. Lance Benham “sold” insurance, Dudley Hyde worked with the clothing budget, Jennifer McGinnis helped with housing, Jerry Richardson sold cars (go figure) and Mike Carpenter explained the utility bill options. The students randomly were given a sheet of paper telling them their fictitious occupation, salary, and take-home pay adjusted for taxes. One’s paper might have given the occupation as a house painter, one an orthodontist, another, being in the military. They then had to figure out how to live on their salary by allotting money to the necessities of life. The kids were delightful! They were thoughtful and perceptive, and far more conservative than you might think. Only one lamented that he’d “bought” a car that was too expensive. Husband Jerry had a cat-like grin on his face as he’d “sold” the guy a Mustang convertible. Back to the drawing board with that budget. Kay Musser and Pastor Trevor Smith helped the students add up their spending and helped adjust their financial allotments. Jennifer told us Jerry was “up-selling” those cars! Wasn’t true – a 2014 Kia was the most popular choice as the payments were only $274 a month. The kids avoided Lance and insurance like the flu. Reasonably,
Lance pointed out that if someone broke in and stole their television and laptop that having renter’s insurance might replace those. They got that quickly. Young and vigorous, they opted for minimal health care insurance. Mike Carpenter is hilarious, and we all love him. He was in his element. When the kids stopped at his booth to ascertain utility payments (they found that borrr-ing), he pointed out the least expensive. Two guys told them they were going to be roommates, so only needed the minimum. “Oh, good,” said Mike. “You will just have to take short showers.” “That’s fine,” said the guys. “BUT,” Mike added, your payment is so low, “You’ll have to take it together.” “EWWWWW” they chorused while Mike just chuckled. The students were great and universally said they’d learned a LOT. • “Uh, oh” came out of husband Jerry’s mouth when I told him we were invited to a costume party given by Henry Browne and Annie Bohanon. He was wary, and with good reason. He knew by my happy wiggling be-hind that I already had our outfits planned. “We are going as Adam and Eve,” I chortled. He groaned. Having been married to me forever, he knew that HE was not going to be Adam. Guess what that left? In his skin-colored body suit, strategically placed leaves, red toenails, blonde curls and a serpent curled about his neck, he was a hottie – beefy for a girl – but pretty. I was such an ugly Adam that Jerry suggested that
the species would have died out if I were the only male. Henry goes all out and decorates every cranny of his wonderful house, something is always jumping out at you and squealing or shrieking. Annie was an adorable cat-lady. Candy Ainsworth had a precisely folded newspaper skirt and a sign saying, “Fake” – fake news – too clever. Penny Replogle did a most masterful job covering her entire face with makeup and looked like “day of the dead.” Rob Luke was “the my pillow guy” which was hilarious – but his not-very gluedon mustache kept dropping into his drink. Sue and Gary Homsey were Morticia and Gomez. There were some adorable lions slinking around, one was Jane Thompson, while husband David was hunting her, and Mary Anne Malone was a cutie as Dorothy with Charlie Lutz-the-cowardly-lion on her arm. Karen Ingram was a geisha who was unrecognizable in white face and a black wig, Dodge Hill took every opportunity to demonstrate that he was the sailor with the nurse in the famous photo of the kiss – he kept demonstrating! Betsy Berry was a fetching Cruella while so-cute-you-wanted-toscratch-his-ears husband Nick was a dalmatian puppy. Julee Coyle was a convincing Audrey Hepburn, and Carol and Mac Troy were a pirate-ess and pirate. Diana Beeler made the guys want to take a witch home, but her straw-stuffed Jeff-thescarecrow, nixed that! Everyone went all out to dress up and play like kids and many I didn’t mention might be because I didn’t know who they were! Kitty Champlin talked to me for a while and then said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t know who you are!” As I was plug uggg-ly, I guess that’s a good thing.
- Photos by Ryan Magnani
Definitely not couch potatoes! Annie Bohanon and Henry Browne who hosted an uproariously fun Halloween party, and guest Lori Burson.
Above: Barbara Beeler and Bette MacKellar — but then you already knew that, didn't you?
At left: The "My Pillow Guy" Rob Luke with his sweetie, Karen. Watch that mustache, Karen!
Legals
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CITY
NICHOLS HILLS
OF
1042
8/11/15
50-105
1044
8/11/15
50-106(e)
1045
8/11/15
1046
8/11/15
32-219 32-222 2-65
1049
09/08/15
8-62
1050
09/08/15
46-46 3.3, Chapter 46
1051
10/13/15
3.3, Chapter 46
1052
10/13/15
46-193
1054
11/10/15
8-95 3.3, Chapter 8
1055
11/10/15
14-106
1056
11/10/15
1057
11/10/15
32-140 14-106 14-106
1058
11/10/15
44-224
1059
11/10/15
Regarding water wells.
1060
12-08-15
1063
12/08/15
46-89 46-92 46-95 46-98 50-109 50-130 8-247
1064
12/08/15
8-248
Regarding fence and wall restrictions.
1065
12/08/15
8-412 8-413 8-414
Regarding private improvement surface water management.
8-488 8-489 34-21
Regarding fence or wall enclosure requirements for playground equipment on private property. Regarding meetings of the Board of Park Commissioners. Regarding mobile food vendor permits.
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 18, 2019) ORDINANCE NO. 1159 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE “NICHOLS CITY CODE 2012-NOVEMBER 2018 CUMULATIVE BI-ANNUAL SUPPLEMENT” (THE “CODE SUPPLEMENT”); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY SUMMARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. The “Nichols Hills City Code 2012-November 2018 Cumulative BiAnnual Supplement” as submitted by Municipal Code Corporation (the “Code Supplement”), which contains all ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted since the Nichols Hills City Code was enacted, has been published and is hereby adopted and enacted by reference as if set out in its entirety. Section 2. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 4. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS OF CODE SUPPLEMENT. As required by Title 11, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 14-108(C) and Title 11, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 14-107(A), the contents of the Code Supplement are hereby summarized as follows: See the attached and incorporated Exhibit A, entitled “Summary of Content of Nichols Hills City Code 2012-November 2018 Cumulative Bi-Annual Supplement.” Section 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED and ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 8th day of January, 2019. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 8th day of January, 2019.
1066
12/11/15
1070
3/8/16
1071
4/12/16
ATTEST: E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor Kristi Hort City Clerk [Seal]
1072
5/10/16
1073
5/10/16
Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney
24-97 24-101 24-98 24-99 24-100 24-101 3-3 46-20(b) 50-47(c)(2)(a) 50-48(c)(2)(a) 50-49(c)(2)(a) 50-50(c)(2)(a) 50-51(c)(2)(a) 50-52(c)(2)(a) 50-132(a)(3)
Regarding illicit discharge of material to city, state and federal water systems, and the use or disposal of any chemical or product inconsistent with the labeling of the same. Regarding revocable permits for signs encroaching on public lands, improvements or public rights-of-way. Regarding penalties and fines for texting while driving. Regarding penalties and fines for drug or drug paraphernalia offenses. Regarding penalties and fines for driver’s license offenses. Regarding bicycle license requirements.
Regarding sign regulations in the “C-2” Retail Business District. Regarding a prohibition on constructing fences or walls within 110 feet of street right-of-way line.
Regarding the due date for utility bills and penalty for nonpayment of the same. Regarding regulations for accessory structures in the “E-1” Estate Zoning District, the “E-2” Urban Estate Zoning District, the “R-1-75” Single-Family Residential Zoning District, the “R-1-60” Single-Family Residential Zoning District, the “R-2” Two-Family Residential Zoning District, and the “R-3” Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District. Regarding prohibitions on constructing fences or walls in front of main buildings. Regarding requirements for fences and walls.
EXHIBIT A
1074
5/10/16
8-247
Summary of Content of Nichols Hills City Code 2012-November 2018 Cumulative Bi-Annual Supplement
1075
5/24/16
8-247
1076
7/12/16
3-3, Chapter 36
1077
7/12/16
36-26
1078
8/9/16
50-295
1079
8/9/16
14-106
1080
10/11/16
36-26
Regarding solid waste collection and disposal rates and charges. Regarding maximum size of garbage receptacles. Regarding procedures for appeals from the Board of Adjustment to district court. Regarding penalties and fines for mobile food vendors operating without a permit. Regarding the use of large scale receptacles.
1081
10/11/16
3-3, Chapter 46
Regarding sewer service rates and charges.
1082
11/8/16
Chapter 40 3-3, Chapter 40 3-3, Chapter 50
1083
11/8/16
8-253
1084
11/8/16
32-188
1086
12/13/16
36-26
Repealing all provisions of Chapter 40, Subdivisions and adopting new subdivision regulations by reference; and regarding subdivision and zoning fees. Regarding additional fence and wall restrictions for combined lots. Regarding aircraft and unmanned aerial systems. Regarding the correction of the section heading.
1087
12/13/16
48-129 48-130 48-131 18-132 2-155
Regarding lawn and landscape irrigation.
8-378 8-385 8-64
Regarding rodent extermination requirements prior to house moving or demolition. Regarding portable toilets. Regarding peddlers and solicitors and enacting a “No Knock List regulation.
Regarding days when open house signs are permitted to be displayed on real property being offered for sale. Regarding the definition of lots, aggregate lots, combined lots; and aggregate lots and combined lots with frontage on two non-intersecting streets as such terms may be referenced in the “E-1” Estate District, the “E-2” Urban Estate District, the “R-1-75” Single-Family Residential District, “the “R-1-60” Single Family Residential District, the “R-2” Two-Family Residential District, the “R-3” Multiple Family Residential District, the “U-4” Church District, the “C-1” Office District, and the “C-2” Retail Business District. Regarding portable toilets.
Ordinance Date Section(s) of City Summary Number Adopted Code 977 10/9/12 50-127(b)(c)&(d) Relating to installation and maintenance of distributed antenna systems. 978 10/9/12 50-139 Relating to setback requirements for combined lots. 979 10/9/12 44-246 Four way stop sign at Dorset Drive and Elmhurst Ave. 980 12/11/12 50-133(c)(10) Property maintenance requirements for landscaping. 983
4/9/13 6/11/13
Adopting Ord., pg. ix 14-103
Adopting new City Code for City of Nichols Hills. Relating to municipal court costs and fees.
985 986
6/11/13
48-94
987
6/11/13
988
7/9/13
1-17(d), 14-106 & 14-107 36-60
Relating to dead or diseased tree removal on private property. Establishes schedule for fines and related assessments and costs. Relating to solid waste disposal rates and charges.
989
7/9/13
46-158, 46-159
Relating to sewer service rates and charges.
990 991
7/9/13 8/13/13
3-1 through 3-5 50-47(d)(2) & 5048(d)
Establishing a general schedule of fees. Relating to fence height restrictions subject to review for E-1 Estate District and E-2 Urban Estate District.
992
8/13/13
50-128(b)(1)&(2)
Relating to off-street parking regulations.
1088
12/13/16
993
8/13/13
50-295
Relating to appeals to the District Court from the Board of Adjustment. Relating to building setback regulations.
1089
12/13/16
1091
2/14/17
1092
2/14/17
1093
2/14/17
10-26 10-27 10-36 2-155
1095
4/11/17
50-131
1096
4/11/17
50-3 50-47 50-48 50-49 50-50 50-51 50-52 50-78 50-79 50-80 50-139
994
8/13/13
995
9/10/13
996
10/8/13
997
11/12/13
50-29
24-23, 24-24 & 24- Relating to authority of the Superintendent of the Health Department of the City of Nichols 25 Hills. 3-3, 46-158, & 46- Relating to sewer service rates and charges. 159 18-23 & 18-26 Relating to emergency management organization.
998
11/12/13
3-3
Relating to solid waste collection and disposal charges for single-family residences. 3-3 Relating to water rates and charges. 8-175, 8-476, 8-477, Relating to journeymen. 8-483, 8-484, & 3-3
999 1001
11/12/13 11/12/13
1002
11/12/13
2-119
1003
12/10/13
2-151(a)
1004 1005 1006
1/14/14 1/14/14 2/11/14
1007 1008
4/8/14 4/8/14
Relating to a city sales tax revenue financial report.
Relating to contracts for office machines and equipment. 44-245(1) Relating to one stop sign intersections. 2-154 Relating to sale of city-owned real property. 38-27, 3-3 Relating to installation of banners on streetlight poles. 22-47 Relating to adoption of International Fire Code. 32-217, 32-218, 32- Regarding regulation of weapons in the city. 219, 32-220, & 32223
1009
4/8/14
8-307
1012 1013 1014 1015
6/10/14 6/10/14 6/10/14 6/10/14
30-2(b)(10) 36-26 44-256 8-67
Relating to the definition of a dilapidated building. Relating to stagnant water nuisances. Relating to screening of garbage receptacles. Relating to no parking zone on Bedford Drive. Relating to certified survey requirements for new construction of, or additions to, main and accessory buildings.
1016
6/10/14
8-68.
Relating to certified height report requirements for new construction of, or additions to, main and accessory buildings.
1017
7/8/14
44-260
1018
8/12/14
8-487
1019 1020
8/12/14 8/12/14
30-2(b)(15) 32-166
1021
9/9/14
50-130(b)(3)
Relating to no parking zone on 7100 block of Waverly Avenue. Relating to adoption of International Property Maintenance Code. Certain motor vehicles declared a nuisance. Mechanical repairs and body work prohibited in residential areas. Relating to sign regulations in the U-4 Church District. Relating to building permits and limitations on issued building permits.
1022
9/9/14
8-91
1023
10/14/14
44-261
1024
10/14/14
44-262
1025 1026
10/14/14 11/12/14
3-3. 50-47(e)(9), 5048(e)(9), 5049(e)(9), 5050(e)(9), 5051(e)(9), & 5052(e)(9)
Relating to sewer service rates and charges. Relating to development regulations for residential lots with frontage on more than one street, other than corner lots.
Relating to parking regulations in the C-2 Retail Business District. Relating to sign regulations in the C-2 Retail Business District. Regarding use fees for hanging of banners on streetlight poles. Regarding rabies vaccination requirements for dogs and cats. Regarding additional rear yard setback requirements in the R-1-75 Single-Family Residential, R-1-60 Single-Family Residential, R-2 Two-Family Residential, E-1 Estate, and E2 Urban Estate zoning districts. Regarding walk-up automated teller machines and drive-up automated teller machines in the C-2 Retail Business zoning district. Regarding a general schedule of fees.
1027
11/12/14
50-107
1028
11/12/14
50-130(f)
1032
05/12/15
38-27
1033
05/12/15
6-119
1034
05/12/15
50-30
1035
06/09/15
50-80(c) 50-80(f)
1036
06/09/15
1037
06/09/15
3-3, Chapter 8 3-3, Chapter 38 3-3, Chapter 50 44-260
1038
07/14/15
3-3, Chapter 36
Relating to a permanent "dead end" sign and a permanent "no through traffic" sign on the frontage road running south from Sherwood Lane and parallel to and immediately west of Grand Boulevard. Relating to a "private drive" sign and permanent "no through traffic" sign at the intersection of 63rd Street and the private drive of 6400 Grand Boulevard.
1039
07/14/15
14-106
Regarding no parking zone on the east side of the 7100 block of Waverly Avenue. Regarding solid waste collection and disposal charges. Regarding penalties and fines.
1040
7/14/15
14-59 3-3, Chapter 14
Regarding compensation of the municipal judge and associate judge.
1097
4/11/17
8-64
1098
5/9/17
10-25 10-26
1100
5/9/17
1101
5/9/17
1102
5/9/17
1103
6/13/17
1104
6/13/17
1105
6/13/17
1106
6/13/17
10-27 10-30 10-32 10-33 10-34 10-35 10-36 10-3 3-3 Chapter 10 50-3 24-121 24-122 24-123 24-124 24-125 14-106 8-175 8-374 8-481 8-482 10-161 48-126 3-3, Chapter 50 38-273 38-274 38-275 38-276 14-106 44-47 44-86 44-87 44-88 44-89 44-90 44-91 44-92 44-93 3.3, Chapter 44 34-49 38-167 3-3, Chapter 34 3-3, Chapter 38
Regarding the sale of surplus personal property.
Regarding prohibited activities in parks and other public places, requiring a permit for certain activities in parks and other public places, and clarifying the existing permit requirement for public celebrations in parks and other public places. Regarding water rates and charges.
1108
7/11/17
3-3, Chapter 44
1109
7/11/17
38-274
1110
7/11/17
14-103 14-106
1111
8/8/17
8-442 8-476 8-483 8-487 3-3, Chapter 8 8-374 3-3, Chapter 8 3-3, Chapter 8 3-3, Chapter 50 34-49
Regarding the fee for the impoundment and storage of motor vehicles. Regarding lights required on bicycles in the City. Regarding an increase in court costs and changes to the amount and schedule of fines reflecting the increase in court costs and increase in state-mandated penalty assessment effective August 25, 2017. Adding a definition of “general contractor” and adding a requirement that all general contractors register with the City before working in the City.
8/8/17
1114
9/12/17
1115
9/12/17
8-5 8-6 8-7
34-54
1118
10/2/17
14-106
1119
11/14/17
1120
11/14/17
1121
11/14/17
44-245 44-246 44-247 44-248 44-249 44-250 3-3 46-51 46-161 2-155
1122
11/14/17
34-49
1123
3/13/18
50-49 50-50
1125
4/10/18
3-3, Chapter 50
1126
4/10/18
2-96 2-97 2-98 2-99 2-100 3.3, Chapter 2
1126A
5/8/18
4-169
1127
5/8/18
10-36
Regarding sidewalk sales by businesses.
1128
5/8/18
3-3, Chapter 18
1129
5/8/18
46-90
Increasing fees to single-family and multifamily residential utility customers for medical service program participation. Regarding wells for heat exchanger systems.
1130
5/8/18
Regarding parks in subdivisions created by plat, creation of new parks, donations to parks, and adoption of parks; correcting a scrivener’s error in Ordinance 1106 regarding revocable permits for activities in parks and other public places.
1131
5/17/18
34-1 34-2 34-3 34-4 34-19 34-20 34-75 34-76 34-77 34-78 34-96 34-97 34-121 34-122 34-151 34-152 34-153 3-3, Chapter 34 3-3, Chapter 38 10-36
1132
6/12/18
Regarding swimming pools.
1133
6/12/18
1134
6/12/18
8-283 8-284 8-10 8-150 8-151 8-153 8-176 8-179 8-180 8-9
1135
6/12/18
1136
6/12/18
1137
6/12/18
8-27 8-28 8-29 8-117 8-201 8-226 8-510 8-530 22-47
1139
7/10/18
1140
7/10/18
1141
7/10/18
1142
7/10/18
38-296 38-297 38-298 38-299 38-300 38-301 38-302 38-303 38-304 (renumbered from §§ 38-276 to 38-284 by Ordinance No. 1152) 3-3, Chapter 38 14-55 Regarding the residency requirement for 14-62 qualification of municipal judges and the procedure for judicial appointments; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency. 4-1 Repealing and replacing Chapter 4 of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding alcoholic 4-2 beverages. 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-9 3-3 Regarding the City Fee Schedule.
1144
8/14/18
Implementing procedures for the impoundment and storage of motor vehicles for various violations.
3-3, Chapter 46
1113
9/12/17
Regarding the definition of “fence” and “accessory building, structure or use”. Regarding restrictions on smoking and uses of tobacco products and vapor products and providing for penalties and fines for violation of such restrictions.
6/13/17
8/8/17
1116
Regarding peddlers and solicitors.
Regarding the expiration date of registrations, licenses, and bonds for various workmen performing work in the City and making such registrations, licenses, and bonds expire one year from their date rather than expiring on June 30 of each year. Regarding life and safety inspection fees for commercial development. Adding regulations regarding bicycling and jogging in the City.
Increasing the fee for demolition of buildings.
1145
9/11/18
1146
9/11/18
1147
9/11/18
1148
10/9/18
1149
10/9/18
1150
10/9/18
1151
10/9/18
1152
10/9/18
Regarding fees for sign permits and inspections. Regarding notice for permits for certain activities in parks and other public places to correct a scrivener’s error. Regarding the regulation of contractors by adding a definition of “contractor,” rearranging some existing regulations to clarify that they
adding a definition of “contractor,” rearranging some existing regulations to clarify that they apply to all contractors, revoking provisions providing for a board of plumbing examiners, adding requirements for registration by statelicensed contractors, adding a definition of “subcontractor,” and requiring subcontractors to register with the City; clarifying intent of prior ordinance and renumbering Section 8-487, Homeowners’ Exception, to avoid conflict with previously existing Section 8-487, Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code, 2012, as amended.
8-487
Regarding the sale of surplus personal property.
1107
1112
8-6 8-7 8-8 8-9 8-175 8-177 8-178 8-179 8-442 8-443 8-444 8-445 8-446 8-476 8-477 8-478 8-479 8-480 8-483 8-485 8-486
Regarding requirements and procedures for amending a planned unit development in the “PUD” Planned Unit Development District. Regarding the “TC” Town Center Overlay District and providing for prospective and retroactive application. Regarding regulations for the carrying or sale of weapons. Regarding bond requirements for the city treasurer. Regarding fines for failure to comply with requirements for maintenance and disposal of construction materials and waste. Regarding fees for disconnecting water service as a result of delinquency and non-payment and designating the Nichols Hills Municipal Authority as the entity to collect such fees. Regarding sewer service rates and charges.
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8-476 8-481 50-140
8-306 8-307 8-308 8-372 8-373 8-374 8-375 8-376 8-377 8-378 8-379 8-380 8-381 8-382 8-384 8-385 8-386 8-387 50-129 50-130
3-3, Chapter 8 3-3, Chapter 50 32-138 32-140 50-188
Adopting a park rule prohibiting persons from floating, swimming, tubing, or wading in the water channels in any park. Regarding changes to the amount and schedule of fines reflecting the increases in statemandated penalty assessments effective November 1, 2017 Regarding stop sign intersections.
Regarding the City Fee Schedule and regarding capacity charges for the City’s water and wastewater systems. Regarding the sale of surplus personal property. Regarding a prohibition of spreading ashes of cremated human remains, spreading ashes of cremated animal remains, and burying dead animals in parks and other public places. Regarding regulations for rear yard setbacks and main building heights in the “R-1-75” and “R-160” Single-Family Residential Districts. Regarding fees for electrical services related to electrical permits and inspections. Adding a division regarding the City Engineer; providing rules and restrictions with respect to construction on public lands and rights-of-way; providing for fees for related City permits, services, supervision, and inspections. Note: and new division 3. not reflected in TOC Capitalized terms from ordinance are not capitalized in proof. Extending the expiration date of existing lowpoint beer licenses to September 30, 2018; providing for the proration of licenses issued after the effective date of this Ordinance through September 30, 2018; making licenses issued on or after October 1, 2018 expire one year from their date rather than expiring on June 30 of each year.
Regarding sidewalk sales by businesses.
Regarding the additional local regulations of the Electrical Code.
Regarding contractors required to be licensed by state law and the letters required to be displayed on their vehicles. Repealing the requirement for bonds from plumbing contractors. Regarding residential exterior building materials that are prohibited and residential exterior building materials that are allowed. Adopting the 2015 editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Plumbing Code, the International Existing Building Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, and the International Fire Code and the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code, each as modified and adopted by the State of Oklahoma and as further hereby modified by the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma; Amending the Nichols Hills City Code by adopting residential high wind construction requirements. Regarding the closing of public ways and easements and amending the City Fee Schedule to add a fee for applications to close a public way or easement.
Regarding demolition of buildings, including dwellings.
Regarding accessory sign regulations and allowing for removal of all unlawfully placed accessory signs by the City. Regarding portions of the City Fee Schedule relating to signs. Regarding the offenses of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Clarifying when building permits are required.
50-3 8-62 8-93 8-487 50-106 50-130 50-187 50-190 22-48 30-2 3-3, Chapter 50 8-152 (repeal) 8-10 14-106
Clarifying the definitions and use of the words “addition,” “alteration,” and “repair” and removing the word “remodel,” all related to the construction of buildings in various contexts.
38-273 38-274 38-275 38-276
Correcting inadvertent duplication in numbering caused by Ordinance No. 1139.
Regarding code compliance required for additions and alterations of dwellings. Amending the schedule of fines.
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AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT TO OBTAIN SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Dahlia Gamez of lawful age being first duly sworn on her oath states: That she is the petitioner above named; that on the 8th day of October, 2018 said petitioner filed in this court her Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in the above styled and numbered case against the said respondent, Dionicio Salgado Meza alleging that she was entitled to a Dissolution of Marriage from the said respondent on the grounds of incompatibility. That this cause of action is one of the class of cases prescribed by Oklahoma Statute in which service can be had by Publication. PETITIONER FURTHER STATES THAT the respondent, Dionicio Salgado Meza on whom service by publication is sought, whose name is known, but whose residence is unknown, and that petitioner cannot, with due diligence, secure service of summons upon the said respondent within the State of Oklahoma. PETITIONER FURTHER STATES THAT the present residence and the present address of the said respondent is unknown to this petitioner and that the last known address and place of residence of the said respondent was ________; and that petitioner wishes to obtain service upon the said respondent by publication. That without Publication, this Petitioner is unable to ascertain the location and/or whereabouts of the Respondent and that said service by publication is proper. Signed on this ___ day of _____, 20__. /s/ Dahlia Gamez Dahlia Gamez, Petitioner Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14 day of December 2018. /s/ Michelle R. Harrison Notary Public My Commission #: 11002222 My Commission Expires: 3-11-19 (NO SEAL)
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NOTICE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Daniel Haney You have been sued in Oklahoma County District Court by Petitioner Brittany Sutton in Oklahoma County Case No. FD-2018-2813 and you must respond to her Petition on or before the 13 day of March, 2019, or the Petitioner will be awarded a dissolution of marriage, all personal property currently in her possession including but not limited to all bank accounts in her name only, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, the Fidelity 401k account, (last four digits of account number 9974), Petitioner will pay all debts in her name only. Respondent will be awarded all property currently in his possession and pay all debts in his name only. /s/Elizabeth Warne (SEAL) RICK WARREN, COURT CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: /s/ Joshua Harrison Joshua Harrison, OBA #33393 Bryan Stratton, PC 6307 Waterford Blvd Suite 125 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Tel. 405-342-0074 Counsel for Brittany Sutton
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Ruben Flores has petitioned to change his/her name to Ruben Florez. A Hearing on said petition is set for 9:00 o’clock A.M. on the 7 day of February, 2019, before Judge Pemberton 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/Elizabeth Warne By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, January 18, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA
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subject to unpaid taxes, advancements by Plaintiff for taxes, insurance premiums, and expenses necessary for the preservation of the subject property, if any, said property having been duly appraised at $90,000. Sale will be made pursuant to a Special Execution and Order Of Sale issued in accordance with judgment entered in the District Court of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2018-5057, entitled Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Rex Peterson, Spouse, if any, of Rex Peterson, Jane Doe, as Occupant of the Premises, John Doe, as Occupant of the Premises, and United States of America, ex rel., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development being all of the Defendants and persons holding or claiming any interest or lien in the subject property. P.D. Taylor, Sheriff of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma By: /s/P.D. Taylor DEPUTY Sally E. Garrison, OBA #18709 Shane M. Riddles-Hill, OBA #32013 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLLC 101 Park Ave., Suite 1300 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Telephone: (405) 246-0602 Facsimile: (405) 698-0007 sally.garrison@mtglawfirm.com shane.riddles-hill@mtglawfirm.com Attorneys for Plaintiff
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LOT FIVE (5), IN BLOCK TWENTY-ONE (21) IN CASADY HILLS 2ND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE, OKLAHOMA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF;
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38-296 38-297 38-298 38-299 38-300 38-301 38-302 38-303 38-304 8-28 8-29 3.3, Chapter 46
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IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: BRITTANY SUTTON, Petitioner, and DANIEL HANEY, Respondent.
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Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 at Nichols City Hall. Bidders shall be pre-qualified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be made in accordance with the Notice to Bidders, Requirements for Bidders, Plans, Specifications, and Bidder’s Proposal, which are on file and available for examination at the Office of the City Clerk in the Municipal Building and are made a part of this notice as fully set forth herein and copy of which may be obtained on a CD from Smith Roberts Baldischwiler, LLC, 100 N. E. 5 th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 upon a nonrefundable payment of $10.00 per CD. All bids shall remain on file at least fortyeight (48) hours thereafter before a contract shall be made and entered into thereon.
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It might not be so bad after all By Daris Howard Columnist It had been a hard year for our family. My father had formed a partnership with a man he had trusted, but the man ended up taking advantage of my father’s trust and honesty. The man took all of the incoming money but left my father with the bills. The partnership was broken, leaving my father with no income and hard-pressed to pay the money owed. But he was determined to do so to preserve his good name. Although there was little money for things like school clothes, we always had enough to eat. We raised a big garden, and it and our farm produced plenty of food. There were times when we children felt the sting of teasing from others because our clothes, though clean and neat, were not the newest style. There were times when we felt left out because other kids our age could go to the evening show at the theater and we couldn’t. But when a new family, the Tawsons, moved in near us, we soon realized how lucky we were. We saw them unloading the moving van and went to help. The children’s clothes were even more worn than ours, but the main thing that we noticed was how thin they were. The mother was thin as well, but the father was dressed nicely and was the
opposite of thin. The contrast was so stark it was hard not to notice. As our family helped them move their belongings into the house, we learned little about them. The mother had a job teaching in a local school, while the husband was unemployed. The children said nothing. When my mother brought over a housewarming dinner to finish off our welcome, the Tawson children eyed the food hungrily. When it was set on the table, they ate as if they had fasted for days. When our family returned home, my father spoke what was on everyone’s mind. “Something is not right there.” It was only a short time later when we learned more. My father had gone to the hardware store to get some hinges to fix a broken door on our barn. While passing the local bar, he saw Mr. Tawson inside drinking and gambling. My father didn’t think too much of it, but that same day, my mother caught some of the Tawson children stealing food from our pantry. “What are you doing?” she demanded. The children hung their heads but said nothing. My mother took them home and visited with their mother. Mrs. Tawson was embarrassed. “I’m sorry,” she said. “But we have nothing in the house to eat.”
“Doesn’t your job provide enough?” my mother asked. Mrs. Tawson could not look my mother in the eye and seemed reluctant to talk, but the situation had torn the mask from the silence. “My husband takes my paychecks and gives me very little back to buy food. The children are always hungry.” “What does he do with the money?” my mother asked. “He said that was none of my business,” Mrs. Tawson answered tearfully. “Unfortunately, sometimes he uses what food he allows us to have as incentive to make sure we do as he demands.” She looked pleadingly at my mother. “Please don’t tell him I said anything.” “You tell your children they don’t need to steal,” my mother said. “They can have food, though I may expect some help weeding the garden or doing other chores in exchange.” That evening, as my mother told my father what had happened, they started piecing it all together. From then on, the Tawson children were often helping with chores, and, in return, they would eat with us and take food home. And as we grew to understand their situation, our desires for what we didn’t have changed to gratitude for how good our lives were.
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