OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 23 • Two Sections • 18 pages October 5, 2018
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Our cheer squads can’t be beat!
Potentially vicious dog gets a new leash on life By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Crossings Christian School takes home first title The CCS Knights secured their first OSSAA Class 3A cheer state championship, led by head coach Kaitlan Lombardo and assistant coach Kailey Jensen. The Lady Knights are a relatively young team, launching their competitive program with OSSAA in 2013, with only 8 ladies on the squad. Within the last five years, the team has grown in both strength and in numbers, medaling on the state level three out of the last five years; including 2A state runner-up in class in 2015 and 3A state runner-up in 2016. Squad members include senior Raegan Buchanan; juniors Mary Helen Ashworth, Angelina Emerson, Emalyn Hansen and Olivia Rouse; sophomores Madison Baskett, Campbell Garoutte, Maddilyn Garrison, Molly Helterbrand, Caroline King,Tobie Lowe, Emily Olson, Lily McWilliams, Reese Stinson and Madelyn Frans; and freshmen Ella Archer, Carley Atchley, Ellie Grace Bond, Lauren Bradley, Mackenzie Coit, Emma Linkous and Gracie Sanders.
It’s two championships in a row for Bishop McGuinness The Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School state cheer team made history at the OSSAA State Cheerleading Competition. The team won regionals the week before and after a flawless performance at state, the team was once again crowned OSSAA Class 5A state champions.Team coaches are the Regional 8 Coach of the year, Mandy Thomson Gerszewski and Amber Freeman. Senior team members are Hailey Harris, Lexi Joyce, Ainsleigh Rapp and Victoria Sullivan. Other team members include Ali Anderson, Julianne Bentley, Kalli Burke, Cate Carter, Alysse Clark, Elyse Cronic, Holly Danner, Hadley Ferguson, Sunni Foster, Meg German, Sarah Jantzen, Molly Kelley, Olivia Koenig, Peyton McCuan, Jenson McPherson, Liv Messina, Mary Frances Redhead, Aubrey Ruffin, Isabella Scherm, Ashley Schwarz, Grace Thielke and Cate Tollison.
A dog in The Village that was adjudged to be potentially vicious has been granted a reprieve. Municipal Judge Daniel White ruled on Sept. 13 that a dog owned by Meredith and Cory Schneberger was a “potentially vicious animal.” However, White subsequently stayed enforcement of his verdict in anticipation of amendments being made to City Code provisions pertaining to animals in the city limits. If the code is amended, White is expected to revisit his ruling in the case, City Prosecutor Matt Love said. Katherine and Manny Siemens testified they were walking their 15-pound shih tzupoodle mix in The Village on Sept. 9 when, without provocation, a 70-pound Labrador mix named “Tilly” that is owned by the Schnebergers attacked the shih-poo while the couple was walking in the 3000 block of Kerry Lane. Meredith Schneberger did not dispute what the Siemenses said, and testified she was in her garage, preparing to put Tilly on a leash, when the dog broke free and charged toward the Siemenses. The Siemens’ dog was examined by a veterinarian, but fortunately no puncture wounds were found, they told the judge. Nevertheless, White, in compliance with ‘the letter of the law,’ declared Tilly to be a potentially vicious animal. A city ordinance defines a potentially vicious animal as one which, “when unprovoked, acts as if it intends to bite a human, dog or cat, whether on public or private property” or which “demonstrates aggressive behavior which requires a human to take defensive or evasive action to avoid physical contact with the animal.” The ordinance lists 14 stiff requirements for anyone keeping a potentially vicious dog in The Village. Among them: the animal must be “confined in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel”; the dog cannot be allowed outside its kennel or pen unless it is “securely See DOG, Page 3
Fines adding up for repeat offenders in The Village By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Sometimes the administration of justice is an exercise in futility, as demonstrated by two cases in The Village Municipal Court. In one case, a 42-year-old homeless man pleaded no-contest to failure to appear in court on charges dating back to 2009 and 2010. The defendant claimed he couldn’t make his court
dates in The Village because he was incarcerated elsewhere at the time. Judge Daniel White fined the defendant $790 plus court costs, which brought the bill to $860, City Prosecutor Matt Love said. The defendant agreed to a payment plan designed to retire his debt. The problem is, the man already owes almost $2,000 for numerous other convictions. In fact, his latest citation from The Village Police
Department says the man’s previous offenses are “too many to list.” But he was a piker in comparison with the second defendant. A 48-year-old woman was accused of lying to The Village Police Sgt. Vernon Green and obstructing his investigation of a hit-and-run collision in the parking lot of a local retailer. White’s verdict was guilty and he fined her $500 plus $70 in court costs. Payment probably should not be
anticipated anytime soon because the woman already owes Oklahoma County more than $20,000 for numerous misdemeanor and felony convictions, Love said. Furthermore, the woman was not jailed after her Sept. 27 municipal conviction, Love said, because The Village does not have a detention center and Oklahoma County would have billed the City of The Village for the costs of her incarceration.
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At Allied Arts’ OPUS, ‘Life is a Cabaret’ Allied Arts is gearing up for its biennial fundraiser, OPUS, set for Oct. 12 at The Criterion. Co-chaired by Sherri and Bill Lance and Lynne and Bill Schonacher, OPUS X Club Cabaret promises to elevate the cultural community to new heights with a showcase of local performing artists and a chance to win once-in-a-lifetime auction and raffle packages. Guests and sponsors will hear the music play “Life is a Cabaret, Old Chum” and enjoy the choice of an extensive buffet of gourmet food and drinks or a seated decadent dinner.
The main event is 6:30 p.m. until midnight. Auction and raffle packages include unbelievable trips, the ultimate Thunder experience, weekend getaways, jewelry by Naifeh Fine Jewelry, artwork by Poteet Victory, a Sonic Ice machine, exquisite wine, a unique Country Music Awards trip and memorabilia and more. “OPUS is one of the best events in Oklahoma City,” said Bill Lance. “OPUS helps raise awareness and critically important funds that support the arts organizations to provide arts education opportunities to underserved
youth; connects seniors and veterans to healing arts programs; and sustains the cultural institutions that bring top-notch performances and exhibits to life for everyone in our community.” Sponsorship opportunities are still available and range from $1,000 - $25,000, and individual tickets are available for $250 each. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased by calling 2788944 or visiting the Allied Arts office at 1015 N. Broadway, Suite 200 in Oklahoma City. For more information, visit www.alliedartsokc.com/opus.
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