OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 23 • Two Sections • 18 pages October 5, 2018
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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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Friday Fame
Hall of Fame inducts four Fridaylanders Dr. Susan Chambers, Jane Jayroe Gamble, Commissioner Willa Johnson and Joan Gilmore were inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame along with Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation Kay Rhoads at Montellano Center last week, They join a long list of outstanding women whose accomplishments have changed Oklahoma and the world during recent years.
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Dr. Susan Chambers, who founded the Lakeside Women’s Hospital and delivered more than 8,000 babies, left, joins 2007 inductee Terry Neese and former Miss America and author Jane Jayroe Gamble on the podium.
County Commissioner Willa Johnson, left, and Joan Gilmore, center, are shown at the Women’s Hall of Fame with Linda Haneborg, who was the emcee and the hostess on Sunday for a tea honoring the two women in her new Quail Creek home on Brush Creek.
Above, Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Chair Dr. Maria Trapp-Braly, left, and Commissioner Denise Castelli at the reception after the Hall of Fame induction of five new members at Montellano.
Above, Metropolitan Opera star Leona Mitchell (1983 inductee), right, with OKC’s former First Lady Terri Cornett.
At left, Former Lt. Governor Jari Askins, left, visits with Cathy Keating and Linda Edmondson, right, at the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame.
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leashed” and muzzled in a manner “sufficient to prevent such animal from biting persons, dogs or cats”; the dog must be neutered; the animal must be registered with the city’s Pound Master at a cost of $100, and registration must be renewed annually; the yard where the dog is kept must be enclosed with a 6-foot-high sightproof fence; and the owners of the dog must secure $100,000 in liability insurance. M e r e d i t h Schneberger said that she quickly enrolled Tilly in an obedience course. Nevertheless, city officials were told, the judge’s ruling effectively meant that the Schnebergers would have to get rid of their dog. After the judge temporarily suspended his ruling, though, Tilly was returned to the Schneberger family pending final disposition of the matter. “You have to remember: dogs are animals,” City Attorney Leslie Batchelor said during a City Council study session on Sept. 27. “Any dog poses some risk under certain circumstances.” However, the city “can take measures to reduce the risk,” she said. Mayor Sonny Wilkinson said that a potentially vicious animal that has undergone a “rehabilitation”
course should be given “a second chance,” and Councilman David Bennett seemed to concur. Love suggested that the City Code should be amended to allow the municipal judge to “tailor his decision to the facts in the case.” Batchelor proposed amending the ordinance to refer instead to a potentially “dangerous” animal “to reflect the risk caused by dogs that may be territorial or protective but are not trained or by nature generally ‘vicious’.” Vice Mayor Cathy Cummings endorsed that suggestion. Batchelor also recommended that if a dog is off its leash, running loose, the owner – not the animal – should be penalized. The way the ordinance is written, City Manager Bruce Stone said, if a dog is running loose The Village police or code enforcement officers cannot issue a ticket to the animal’s owner unless they personally witness the incident. Otherwise, a citizen must file a complaint. But many people are reluctant to take that step because they don’t want a neighbor or another citizen to potentially lose their family pet, Love and Batchelor both told the City Council. The City Code dictates that an animal deemed to be vicious must be either destroyed or banished from The Village city limits.
Also, the city ordinance provides that an animal is deemed to be vicious if, “without provocation,” it attacks and “makes physical contact” with a person, dog or cat “with the intent to cause harm or the infliction of serious injury.” In comparison, Love said, what separates a felony from a misdemeanor in state law is the infliction of “great bodily injury.” A “mere scrape or scratch should not condemn
an animal as vicious.” Proposed revisions of the City Code pertaining to animals are expected to be presented to the City Council in the near future. Meanwhile, the bulldog-boxer mix owned by Brandon Stempf that fatally mauled a Papillon owned by Leslie A. Spears of The Village on Aug. 29, and subsequently was declared by Judge White to be a vicious animal, was put down recently.
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 6 PREVIEW: KNIGHTS, PANTHERS, CHARGERS TRY TO STAY ATOP DISTRICTS
Road games aplenty as season enters 2nd half By Jason Jewell Sports Editor As the 2018 football season reaches its midpoint, six Fridayland football teams play important district games on the road this week. One of the bigger games of the week pits Crossings Christian against Christian Heritage in a pivotal District A-3 matchup. The Knights (5-1) sit tied atop the district standings with Cashion at 4-0, while the Crusaders are cur-
rently tied for third with Minco at 2-1. Crossings Christian is coming off a narrow 16-14 win against Crescent last week. PC North puts its undefeated season on the line this Friday at powerhouse Tulsa Union. Currently, the duo sit atop District 6AI-2 at 2-0, along with upstart Moore. The Panthers (5-0) beat Southmoore 3314 last week, while the Redskins (3-2) cruised to 44-3 win at Mustang. Coming off its close
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WEEK 6 SCHEDULE Friday, October 5 Casady at Cistercian Crossings Christian at Christian Heritage Deer Creek at Del City Blackwell at John Marshall McGuinness at Guymon Mount St. Mary at Mannford PC North at Tulsa Union Thursday, October 4 Perkins-Tryon at Heritage Hall Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
27-20 victory at John Marshall last week, Heritage Hall is one of only two Fridayland teams with a home
game this week as Perkins-Tryon comes to town. The Chargers (4-1) are tied with Perkins and Kingfish-
er for the lead in District 3A-1 at 2-0. Perkins (5-0) rolled to a 63-20 victory at Blackwell last week. John Marshall (4-1), which has the other home game, tries to get back on track against Blackwell this Friday. The Bears are tied with Mount St. Mary at 1-1 in District 3A-1, after the setback against Heritage Hall. McGuinness wins the prize for longest trip of the week to Guymon for a District 5A-2 showdown. The Irish (4-1) cruised to a
29-8 win over Woodward last week. Mount St. Mary (32) goes for a second straight win at Mannford. The Rockets edged Bridge Creek, 27-20, last week. Deer Creek (1-4, 02) eyes its first district win at Del City. The Antlers lost 34-17 last week at Lawton. Casady visits Dallas-Cistercian in a SW Preparatory Conference counter. The Cyclones (2-3, 1-1) escaped with a 19-16 home win against Oakridge last Friday.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 5 SPOTLIGHT: CHARGERS 27, BEARS 20
Big plays cost Bears in loss to Chargers By Jason Jewell Sports Editor As is often the case in big football games, the result comes down to just two or three plays – usually a turnover or on special teams. One of each bit John Marshall last Friday night in a 2720 loss to Fridayland
rival Heritage Hall. The Chargers’ Phillip Smitherman returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown for an early 7-0 lead. In the fourth quarter, Heritage Hall’s Conner Keith intercepted quarterback Jarod Leviston with just under 6 minutes left. The pick help set up a 4-yard run by the Chargers’ Conner Carey to give them a 27-12 advantage. “We just got outplayed,” John Marshall coach Rashaun Woods said after the game. “They wanted it more. We played our best. I know we’ll learn from this and do
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John Marshall quarterback Jarod Leviston (5) looks downfield against Heritage Hall during last Friday’s football game at Taft Stadium.
better going forward.” After the opening kickoff, both teams exchanged possessions for the rest of the first quarter, before John
John Marshall defensive end Tyree Atkinson (89) tackles Heritage Hall quarterback Robert Mbroh during last Friday night’s football game.
Marshall went on a 15-play, 69-yard drive which culminated in Leviston’s 32-yard TD pass to his brother Jared Leviston. The Chargers (4-1, 2-0 District 3A-1) responded with a long drive to take a 14-6 lead after quarterback Robert Mbroh found Smitherman for a 13yard touchdown. The Bears (4-1, 1-1 3A-1) got within two after Leviston’s 17yard TD toss to Bryce Stephens. They also scored as time expired when Stephens took a Leviston screen pass and raced 84 yards.
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VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
CLASS 4A TOURNAMENT
Knights, Chargers cruise into state tourney Not dropping a set in their regional tournaments, both the Crossings Christian and Heritage Hall volleyball teams qualified for state this weekend. The Knights (26-6) swept Weatherford in the regional championship game and Douglass in the semifinal to reach the Class 4A tournament which will be held this Friday and Saturday at Moore High School. Crossings Christian is seeded sixth at the tournament, and opens against No.3 seed Oklahoma Christian (OCS) this Friday at 3:15 p.m. With a
win, they move to the semifinals at 10:45 a.m. Saturday against the Victory ChristianBerryhill winner. The championship game is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Heritage Hall, meanwhile, secured its berth in the 3A state tournament after sweeping No. 13 Oklahoma Bible and Northeast Academy in the regional. The No. 2-seed Chargers (20-15) face off against seventhseeded Cement at 10 a.m. Friday in a quarterfinal at Mustang High School. With a win, they
advance to battle the Holland Hall-Chisholm winner at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in a semifinal at Moore. The championship game is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Moore. Both John Marshall and Harding Charter Prep saw their seasons end in 4A regional tournaments last Friday. The Bears (1114) fell 3-0 to No. 14 Clinton, while the Eagles (0-15) suffered a 3-0 loss to No. 1 Christian Heritage. The 5A and 6A regional tournaments are set to begin this week. Brackets had not been released by
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press time, so look for them at www.okcfriday.com. OTHER RESULTS Antlers take 2nd at Stillwater tourney: Deer Creek finished second at the Stillwater Invitational last weekend, after suffering a 3-0 loss to host Stillwater in the final on Saturday. The 6A No. 4 Antlers (21-7) cruised to a 3-1 win over No. 10 Yukon in the semifinal, while also beating Bartlesville, Tulsa Union and the OKC Storm. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Eagles claim crown at Little Axe
Its special teams unit proved to be the difference for Crossings Christian in a 1614 win over Crescent last Friday night at Knights Stadium. The Knights (5-1, 4-0 District A-3) blocked two punts and Coleman Patterson connected on a 31-yard field goal, his first of the season, to key the win. Cole McMurphy returned one of the blocked punts 22 yards for a touchdown, and quarterback Owen Crotts threw a 20-yard pass to Mason Snyder to provide the winning margin.
Keyed by five athletes placing in the top-10, the Harding Charter Prep boys claimed the team title at the Little Axe Invitational last Saturday. Ryan McLaughlin paced the Eagles with a fourth-place finish and Trevor Weatherspoon followed in fifth place. Three other Harding runners claimed the last three spots in the top 10, with Nathan Veal in eighth, Hugo Mares in ninth and Jared Estrada in 10th place. The Eagles also occupied four straight spots in 11th through 14th place, including Cooper Phillips, Tyler Gutel, Jose Armendariz and Tyler McLaughlin. Julissa Ponce cracked the top 20 in 19th place, while Bella
IRISH DOMINATE WOODWARD McGuinness cruised to a second straight double-digit win with a 29-8 victory over
Crossings Christian’s Hunter Johnson looks for running room against Crescent last Friday.
Guymon last Friday at Pribil Stadium. Tailback Dominic Richardson scored two touchdowns on a pair of 5-yard runs, while quarterback Luke Tarman threw a 3-yard TD to Chris Thompson and rumbled for a 74yard score for the Irish (4-1, 2-0 5A-2). ROCKETS EDGE BRIDGE CREEK After building a 15point lead by halftime last Friday, Mount St.
Mary survived a late fourth-quarter rally for a 27-20 win against Bridge Creek at Father Fulton Field. Quarterback Luke Wagner accounted for all four touchdowns for the Rockets (2-3, 11 3A-1), throwing three TD passes to Kaysen Fisher for 32 yards, Jaxyn Ward for 10 yards and Cooper Glass for 36 yards, while rushing for an 18-yard score. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Note: All games are at Moore High School.
CLASS 3A TOURNAMENT Friday, October 5 Game 1: Heritage Hall vs. Cement, 10 a.m. Game 2: Holland Hall vs. Chisholm, 11:45 a.m. Game 3: Lincoln Christian vs. Westville, 1:30 p.m. Game 4: Okla. Union vs. Summit Chr., 3:15 p.m. Saturday, October 6 G1 Winner vs. G2 Winner, 12:30 p.m. G3 Winner vs. G4 Winner, 2:15 p.m. Championship Game Semifinal Winners, 6:30 p.m. Note: Friday’s games at Mustang; Saturday’s games at Moore.
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Knights upend Crescent
Photo by Bryan Bevel, bevelphotography.smugmug.com
Friday, October 5 Game 1: CHA vs. SW Covenant, 10 a.m. Game 2: Bethany vs. Regent Prep, 11:45 a.m. Game 3: Victory Christian vs. Berryhill, 1:30 p.m. Game 4: OCS vs. Crossings Christian, 3:15 p.m. Saturday, October 6 G1 Winner vs. G2 Winner, 9 a.m. G3 Winner vs. G4 Winner, 10:45 a.m. Championship Game Semifinal Winners, 4:30 p.m.
Piedmont by two points to take the boys’ team title. Aubrey Byers claimed another individual title, winning the 5-kilometer race by eight seconds in 19 minutes, 55.47 seconds. Four others in the top 10, included Ivonnah Viney in fifth place, Kendall Edelen in sixth, Jolie Strawn in eighth and Mia John in ninth. - Photo provided by Joe HJughes Steven Clark came Harding Charter Prep’s up just a quarter-secCooper Phillips celebrates ond short in his bid after winning the Little for the individual title, finishing second in Axe Invitational title. 16:22.13, while teammate Jack Reed finRidick came in 31st ished fourth. place for the Eagle Drake Wagner girls. cracked the top 10 in eighth place for the ANTLERS WIN Antlers. HARRIER TITLES Two Heritage Hall athletes also finished With five runners in the top 10, the Deer in the top 25 at the Creek girls cross coun- Harrier Invitational, as the Chargers try team cruised to a claimed 10th in the title at the Mustang team standings. Broncos Harrier InviStory continued at tational last Saturday. www.okcfriday.com. The Antlers edged
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CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE Through Oct. 14 • ‘When We’re Gone’ When We’re Gone is a rock musical that follows Todd, an angstridden teen, in plagueridden, 14th-century London and his desire to make great art in a time of great need. This wildly creative new musical strikes a brilliant balance of modern day characters, a pop-punk score and the life-changing events of 1349. Anyone who has ever wondered what life is all about will be enlightened, entertained and amazed. This musical contains adult situations and language. Showing at Lyric at the Plaza, 1727 NW 16th St., call (405) 524-9312 for tickets.
FESTIVALS
Oct. 18 • OKC Town Hall Jimmy Wayne will speak at OKC Town Hall at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday Oct. 18 at Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. He is a former foster kid turned award-winning country recording artist whose songs and story highlight the mission to raise awareness for children in foster care. Jimmy’s hits include “Stay Gone,” ” Paper Angels,” “I Love You This Much” and “Do Your Believe Me Now?” • In 2009 Jimmy toured with Brad Paisley and recorded “Sara Smile” with Hall and Oates. Jimmy has performed at the Grand Ole Opry more than 215 times. • In 2010 he walked halfway across America to raise awareness for kids aging out of the foster care system and has helped get legislative bills passed extending the age of foster care to 21 in several states. • In 2014 he released Walk to Beautiful: The Power of Love and A Homeless Kid Who Found the Way, a New-York Times bestselling memoir which received the prestigious Points of Light Award from President George W. Bush. • Jimmy’s ultimate goal is to build transitional homes for those who age out of foster care without a place to live. Single lecture tickets are $30 and are available at the door. • For more information call (405) 202-4262. Luncheon with the speaker immediately follows the lecture at the church. The event will allow guests to interact with the speaker and submit questions. Luncheon tickets are $20. For more luncheon information call (405) 755-1417 or visit javanhorn@cox.net. Updated Town Hall information is available at okctownhall.com.
Oct. 5-22 • Pumpkinville More than 10,000 pumpkins and gourds fill the Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Children's Garden, transforming it into the fairytale town of Pumpkinville. Recurring daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the Gardens for details.
York based comedian Justin Orgel. For sponsorships information contact McAuliffe at (405) 630-7668. The OKC Comedy Fest schedule of events and ticket information is available at okcComedyFest.com.
Oct. 9-13 • OKC Comedy Fest The first annual OKC Comedy Fest, featuring Oklahoma humorist Argus Hamilton, will take place October 9-13. The festival will feature national and regional comedians performing at various venues throughout the run of the event. Venues for the festival are Will Rogers Theatre, Loony Bin Comedy Club in OKC and the Sooner Theater in Norman. The festival is cochaired by Mike McAuliffe and New
Through Oct. 27 • Fall Festivities Fireworks Guests will want to stick around the Orr Family Farm for the fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night in October. The entire family will enjoy staying for this beautiful show during cool fall nights. Plus, every show is different. It’s the perfect ending for a fun, fall day at the Farm. All shows are weather permitting for the safety of our guests. Located at 14400 S. Western Ave. Call (405) 799-
3276 for information.
THIS WEEKEND Oct. 6 • Industry Flea Industry Flea is a free, open-air market of artisans, shops and vintage finds at the corner of 10th and Hudson in OKC. It's a place where start-up businesses launch, where old things find new homes, where tasty treats are savored and small vendors get to know their customers face-to-face. Midtown flea market is from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call (405) 514-5205 for details. Oct. 6-7 • TokenCon Convention Oklahoma’s first board game convention comes to the Wyndham Garden Hotel for two days from 9 a.m. 11 p.m.
Rodeo Cinema Grand Opening
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odeo Cinema, Oklahoma City’s new home for independent film, celebrated its Grand Opening this past weekend in Stockyard City. Rodeo Cinema purchased and renovated the Centennial Rodeo Opry space and is currently building two additional theaters across the street. The Rodeo Opry will continue their weekly shows on Saturday night. Movies will be scheduled throughout the rest of the week. Rodeo Cinema coming to Oklahoma City is great news for fans of American independent film. The film program at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art offers an exciting mix of art films, foreign films, and independent films. And, Tower Theatre books both current independent films and popular flashback screenings of Hollywood classics. But, because they are both single screen venues, they are unable to book larger films like Oscar winner The Shape of Water for extended runs. With three screens, Rodeo Cinema will operate like the great independent movie houses in New York, allowing the most popular films to stay as long as the audience dictates. Rodeo Cinema is
the brainchild of Tulsa entrepreneur Clark Wiens. Wiens is the founder and president of Cedar Creek Lumber, a Broken Bow based lumber company that has grown into the No. 1 distributor of cedar products in the nation, and the third-largest wholesale distributor of building materials to lumber yards, with Cedar Creek locations in 39 states. In 2004, Wiens and a few partners bought the historic Circle Cinema in Tulsa, established in 1928. He led the renovation efforts that brought the iconic cultural touchstone back to life and re-established Tulsa as a nationally recognized home for independent film. Through Wein’s efforts, Circle Cinema became the hub for independent film and filmmakers in Tulsa and all of eastern Oklahoma. Wiens has similar plans for Rodeo Cinema. His goal is to make Oklahoma City the next great hub for independent film. He will leverage the close relationships he has
developed with film distributors through Circle Cinema to bring the best films available to his new theater in Oklahoma City. To head up this new operation, Wiens has chosen Kim Haywood to serve as Executive Director and lead programmer. Haywood is a University of Oklahoma graduate and award-winning filmmaker who worked for deadCenter Film for fourteen years. She was deadCenter’s first employee, manager of operations, and ultimately lead programmer, deciding what films would screen at the festival each June. In her new role at Rodeo Cinema, Haywood will program the films, oversee all festivals and events, and lead the construction of the two new theaters. I highly recommend that you go see a film at Rodeo Cinema. This outstanding new addition to the film scene in Oklahoma City is only going to get bigger and better. The list of films, show times, and tickets are available at www.rodeocinema.org or you can call (405) 815-3275. The address of Rodeo Cinema is the Centennial Rodeo Opry Theater, 2221 Exchange Ave., in Stockyards City.
SuperFreak to headline benefit concert The Brendon McLarty Memorial Foundation is hosting a benefit concert, featuring local band SuperFreak, on Nov. 2 to raise funds for asthma awareness in the state of Oklahoma. Sixteenyear-old Brendon tragically died in 2012 following an asthma attack the last day of his sophomore year. Brendon was diagnosed with asthma from an early age, but it had never limited his activity until that day. Asthma is a lung disease currently affecting 7 million children and 16 million adults in America. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed
with proper prevention and treatment. The concert, sponsored by Collision Works, will be held at Tower Theatre located at 425 Northwest 23rd St. Doors open at 7 p.m., and music from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Put on your BOOGIE shoes and HUSTLE over to support a great cause. Prizes will be awarded for best THREADS. There will be a cash bar available for those 21 years of age or older. There will be fabulous auction/ raffle items available. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at ticketfly.com/purchase/event/173 4173.
The vision of the Brendon McLarty Memorial Foundation is to educate and emphasize the importance of asthma awareness. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed with proper prevention and treatment. Patients, family members, and caregivers can be taught to recognize the early signs and symptoms of an
asthma attack. They can also be taught what to do during an asthma attack, and how to recognize and avoid environmental triggers. Many fatal asthma attacks can be prevented by early recognition and treatment. For more information please visit brendonmclartyfoundation. org.
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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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‘Women are the doers.’ When Sac and Fox Principal Chief Kay Rhoads emphasized “Women are the doers,” in her acceptance speech at the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame last week, I looked around the room, and at the list of former recipients. Later I asked Jerry Gamble, “What would this city do if all these women were gone?” In an age when women can be doctors, lawyers and even Indian Chiefs, women still find the time to volunteer, organize, chair,
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and raise money for social services, schools, the arts and civic organizations. In this Hall of Fame class is a doctor, a former Miss America and author, a County Commissioner, a former newspaper editor and an Indian Chief. Everyone of them still gives volunteer
time to nonprofits which fill the needs of people who are hungry; need shelter; need medical help; children who are abused; children who are struggling in the classroom. They keep the arts alive to nourish the soul of both rich and poor. Many women also lead nonprofit agencies serving as the CEOs of Red Cross, Allied Arts, the YWCA, Infant Crisis Center and others. Yes, Chief Rhoads, women are the doers and OKC FRIDAY joins you and others in saluting the 2018 Inductees, Dr. Susan Chambers, Jayne Jayroe Gamble, Joan Gilmore, Commissioner Willa Johnson and Sac and Fox Nation Principal Chief Kay Rhoads.
Stand up when they play our state song!
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Stand up when they play our state song! Fri, Mar 23, 2007 IT WAS another fabulous program by the talented American Spirit Dancers at OCU. The closing number, on our state song, played to a standing-room-only crowd. Only trouble was that less than 10% of that crowd was standing as the students performed to the tune of our state song. What has happened to our state loyalty and pride? I’m telling you, folks, get off your butt and stand up next time you hear them strike up “Oklahoma!” Would a Texas audience stay seated when they played the Texas state song, if they have a state song? Texas University has a song called “I’ve been working on the railroad.” And Texas has become a famous state because Texans are always bragging on their state, even though some of them want to secede from the U. S. One thing about Texans, for some reason they are all proud of it. Well, Oklahomans should not be outdone by our neighbors in Baja, Okla. We can brag, too. For one thing, everybody knows “Oklahoma!” the most famous state song in America. One time, Vicki and I caught a cab in Barcelona, Spain. The driver asked us where we were from. We said Oklahoma, USA. He instantly burst out in song, giving his version of our state anthem. In
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English! We have just as many bragging rights as Texans. Oklahoma University has defeated the Long Horns more than any other university. Oklahoma has more astronauts than any state. Oklahoma University has more merit scholars enrolled than any public university in America. Oklahoma City’s MAPs program is the envy of every metropolitan area in the nation. We are home to America’s crossroads, the only intersection of the only two transcontinental Interstate highways in the country, I-40 and I-35. We have more lake shoreline than the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf sea coasts. Ad infinitum. We’re 100 years old as a state, this year. It’s time we get with it in boosting our own state. Take heed of the opening lines of the new state centennial theme song written by Jimmy Webb and Vince Gill: “We’re Oklahoma rising, Brighter than a shining star. Stand up and sing her praises. Let the world know who we are!” And remember this: We’re so much better, Texas now wants to drink Oklahoma water!
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Freedoms Foundation dedicates new obelisk at The Grove, Valley Forge The Oklahoma City Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation raised about $45,000 for a new polished red granite obelisk in Medal of Honor Grove at Valley Forge. Several Okahomans traveled to Valley Forge for the re-dedication of the Oklahoma area which honors the state’s 21 Medal of Honor recipients. It was installed with a new brick plaza, side walk and state
marker. The Freedoms Foundation hosts students and teachers at Valley Forge. The Oklahoma lead donors were Jeanette Joullian Sias, Dr. Henry Freede family, Kathy and Kenny Kaaiohelo, G. Kay and Don Powers, Molly and Paul Wehrenberg, Linda and Steve Haneborg, The Echols family and Pendleton Woods. Oklahomans and Freedoms Foundation members attended the re-dedication of the Oklahoma area in the Medal of Honor Grover at Valley Forge are, from left, G. Kay Powers, Don Powers, Dick Sias, Molly and Paul Wehrenberg, and Carma Neta Morris. Seated in front of the are Medal of Honor recipients retired Gen. James Livingston (Marines, Vietnam), left, and Hiroshi Miyamura (Army, Korea).
- Photos by Carl Shortt
More than 70 of new Oklahoma City University President Martha Burger’s friends and colleagues were invited to attend a housewarming party hosted by OCU female trustees and trustees’ wives to welcome OCU’s 18th and first female president home to the university campus at the president’s home, Wilson House. Above, from left are, Jeanne Hoffman Smith, President Martha Burger, Linda Lambert and Pam Shdeed.
Party fetes President Burger Jane Jayroe Gamble, Meg Salyer, Kandy Norick and Tricia Everest.
In photos, clockwise, starting at left: Jo Rowan, Cathy Leichter and Dean Lois Salmeron; Melissa Cory, Jacque Fiegel and Barbara Crandall; and Lisa Putt, Jennifer Grigsby and Melissa Cory.
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2018 OKLAHOMA WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME Inductees
Five remarkable women were inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame last week, Dr. Susan Chambers, Jane Jayroe Gamble, Chief Kay Rhoads, County Commissioner Willa Johnson and Joan Gilmore. Each one is outstanding in her chosen profession and has worked tirelessly giving back to the community through her volunteering in nonprofit, arts and charity fundraising efforts. Ladies, I congratulate you, and I wanted to express my admiration for your many talents and unfailing work to better your community and help those in need. You make Oklahoma a better place,
Dick Sias
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Homestead Social Committee members Jenni and Adam Aguilar with Harn Homestead Board President Paula Love. Adam’s band entertained during a special afterparty.
Some 350 people enjoyed a beautiful night under the stars at the Harn Homestead during its Homestead Social. All funds generated by the event will benefit educational programs of the historical homestead. At right: Billy and Heather Coyle and event co-chairmen Amber Brock and Dr. David Kallenberger. - Photos by Rose Lane
Event Co-Chairmen Ryan and Kristina Cole and Ami and Bhavin Naik are ready to sit down for the seated dinner at the Homestead Social.
Michel Buthion, Alain Buthion, Sho Kassam and Ned Aguilar enjoy the cocktail hour during the Homestead Social.
Chris Wilson, Randy Clark and Rachele Browning in their best western casual chic attire for the Homestead Social.
Paige Neidy, Landon Harper, Ally Power and Philip Milner.
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Oklahoma Lawyers for Children
Ninth Annual Venetian Ball Guests at the Ninth Annual Venetian Ball were amazed by the talents of trapeze artists and a fire-eating man. The gala was a benefit for the Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, an organization of volunteer lawyers who advocate for Oklahoma County’s abused and neglected children. The evening included silent and live auctions, casino games and dancing.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Greg and Christin Eddington join Lizel and Safi Richards during the cocktail hour preceeding the Venetian Ball. The Oklahoma Lawyers For Children was founded by Don R. Nicholson II and D. Kent Meyers.
Above: OLFC President and CEO Tsinena BrunoThompson and her husband John. There really is a bird in the cage on Tsinena’s wig. At right: Alex and Jody McDonald.
Above: Andrea Shannon and Collin Rockett peruse the silent auction. At left: Anthony and Amanda Sparks in their masks.
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Broadway Ball commemorates 75th anniversary of Oklahoma! To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Oklahoma!, Lyric Theatre will relive the musical’s opening night at its annual Broadway Ball Gala, which will be held Friday, November 2. The 23rd annual Gala, which also includes an awards presentation, Broadway entertainment, raffle and silent auction, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center.
“In 1943, the musical Oklahoma! opened on Broadway, transforming musical theatre and just 10 years later, the title song was adopted as Oklahoma’s official state song,” said Lyric’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. “Additionally, in 1963, the groundbreaking musical opened Lyric’s inaugural season, so Oklahoma! has a significant importance to both our state and to Lyric Theatre.” Three longtime advocates for the arts
will be honored during the evening’s celebration. The theatre’s top honor, the John E. Kirkpatrick Award, will be given posthumously to Jeannine Rainbolt and to Gene Rainbolt. The award is presented by Lyric’s board of directors to individuals who have a deep sense of commitment and dedication to musical theatre and theatre education. The late Jeannine Rainbolt is being recognized for her decade of devoted service to
Fall down the rabbit hole with OKC Ballet Tickets are now on sale for Alice (In Wonderland). Come see Oklahoma City Ballet in this delightful and engaging production that is perfect for the whole family. Fall down the rabbit hole into the fantasy world first imagined by Lewis Carroll 150 years ago with Alice (In Wonderland). Septime Webre’s choreography and Matthew Pierce’s musical score bring Carroll’s classic hurtling into the 21st century with sensational costumes, from a Cirque Du Soleil costume designer and an ingenious set to match. Robert Mills, Oklahoma City Ballet Artis-
tic Director, is thrilled about the Oklahoma debut of Alice (in Wonderland) and excited to showcase Webre’s work. “I have wanted to bring Septime’s version of Alice (in Wonderland) to Oklahoma since its debut at the Kennedy Center in 2012,” said Mills. “The production is definitely a wild ride, and has been a proven success with many ballet companies around the country and most recently in Hong Kong. I am excited we are giving it its Oklahoma premiere.” This stylish production is an incredible spectacle of dance, theater, puppetry and
also features numerous students from the Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School. Alice (In Wonderland) runs October 2628 at the Civic Center Music Hall with accompaniment by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. A Saturday matinee performance has just been added, providing another opportunity to view the show. The Oklahoma debut is expected to sell out, so be sure to get your tickets before they are gone. Tickets can be purchased online at okcballet.org/ performance/alice-inwonderland or by calling the Box Office at (405) 848-TOES.
Tour Vater’s Crown Heights garden During October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Friends of the OU Breast Institute will host a fall garden tour. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization which raises funds for the OU Breast Institute. The garden tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 13, at 829 N.W. 40th Street in OKC. Tickets are $20 and are available via bit.ly/fallokctour. Linda Vater, a self-taught garden designer, who appears weekly as the “Garden Guru” on the local
NBC news affiliate, KFOR-TV, will open her Crown Heights garden for tours to benefit OU Breast Institute. A spokesperson for the Southern Living Plant Collection and a contributor to HGTV magazine, Southern Living and Territory OKC, Vater’s personal garden has been featured in numerous publications. She grows fresh food and flowers in her garden and speaks frequently on all things gardening. More about her garden-inspired life can be found on her blog at lindavater.com.
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Lyric’s board and her steadfast work on the launch and formative years of Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy, which provides students with musical theatre training. Gene Rainbolt is named the second recipient this year for continuing Jeannine’s legacy of support for Lyric and Oklahoma’s thriving arts community. Past recipients of the John Kirkpatrick Award include its namesake, John Kirkpatrick, Fred Zahn, Lou C. Kerr, Dottie Orcutt, Joel Levine,
Mike Turpen, Gail K. Beals, Mark W. Funke, Robert S. McKown, the Gaylord family, Paula Stover, William J. Ross, Robert J. Ross, Don T. Zachritz and, in 2017, Mary Deane Streich. Lyric also will unveil its inaugural Creative Artist Award, with the first recipient being Bob Windsor. The award was created to recognize artists, across an array of theatre genres, who have made significant contributions to the artistic excellence of Lyric Theatre. Windsor appeared in Lyric’s
first production of Oklahoma! during the organization’s first season. During his extensive performance career, he’s gone on to appear in several other Lyric shows and is one of the organization’s most devoted supporters and patrons. Single tickets to the Broadway Ball are $250 and sponsorship levels, including two tickets and more, start at just $600. For more information, call (405) 524-9310 or visit LyricTheatreOKC.org/support-giving/broadwayball.
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Students
Heritage Hall bridges gap with Adopt-a-Grandparent Program
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ecades ago, a walkway was built between Heritage Hall Upper School and The Fountains at Canterbury retirement community with the hopes of encouraging intergenerational learning. In 2015, seniors Marco Ren and Alina Wilson made this dream a reality
by Marco Ren and Alina Wilson
HALL HAPPENINGS
with the creation of the Adopt-a-Grandparent Program. The program’s mission is to create a lasting rela-
tionship between high school students and retirement community residents. Through this relationship, stu-
dents and residents help bridge the generation gap and promote mutual learning and understanding, as well as help ease loneliness and social isolation in the senior population. Since the program’s founding, nearly 50 students have “adopted” more than 30 residents. Anne Glasgow, a resident at Canterbury who has taken part in the program since the beginning, thinks fondly of the initiative. “It’s a wonderful program ... one of the best experiences of my life,” she said. “Being with the younger generation has been such an inspiration to me. I love the friendship of the (kids) and the relationship I have developed with their families; my adopted granddaughter, Claire, and I hope to stay in touch forever. I look
Adopt-a-Grandparent participants Sydney Wilhelm, Heritage Hall Class of 2018, and Marco Ren, Heritage Hall senior, enjoy an outing with their "adopted" grandmothers.
forward to building new relationships with my future grandkids from Heritage Hall.” Because of its success, interest in the Adopt-a-Grandparent Program has spread beyond Heritage Hall and the Fountains at Canterbury Retirement Community, with Deer Creek High School recently starting a program of its own.
For information on starting a program at your school or retirement community or getting involved with the HH program, please contact us at adoptagrandparentprogram@gmail.com. You can also visit the program’s website at www.mren19.wixsite. com/adoptagrandparent and follow us on Instagram at adopt_a_grandparent_hh.
The Fountains at Canterbury resident Anne Glasgow and her “adopted” granddaughter, Heritage Hall Class of 2018 graduate Claire Corley, enjoy time together.
- Photo by Cindy Ritchie Photography
Religion
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Oklahoma City University to host spiritual theologian Matthew Fox Spiritual theologian Matthew Fox will explore faith, religion, science and modern society at Oklahoma City University’s annual Willson Lecture next month. Fox will speak at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel at OCU and at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Grace United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. He will explore “Creativity: Where the Divine and Human Meet” at the 1 p.m. lecture and “Creation, Spirituality and the Future of Religion” at the 2:30 p.m. talk. The 7 p.m. evening presentation is titled “Creation Spirituality and the Future of Our Earth.” All lectures are free to the public. The Rev. Dr. Leslie Long, OCU religious education professor, said Fox’s presentations address questions about how faith relates to religious practice, science and society. “Faith can challenge us to
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think about how we engage with the world we live in and with what God has created,”
Long said. Fox is an Episcopal priest and he was a member of the Dominican Order for 34 years. He holds a doctorate in the history and theology of spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris and has devoted 45 years to developing and teaching the tradition of creation spirituality. He has authored more than 35 books on spirituality and contemporary culture. The annual Willson Lectures at Oklahoma City University are provided by an endowment from James M. and Mavis Willson. Since 1953, the series has brought speakers of international stature from the areas of religion, science, Christian theology and ethics, church history, biblical studies and liturgical studies. For more information, call 208-5284 or email Annette Harper at alharper@ okcu.edu.
“Faith can challenge us to think about how we engage with the world we live in and with what God has created.” — Rev. Dr. Leslie Long, OCU religious education professor
October 5 Carl Bode Elaine Cowan Rickey Dean Lorin Doan Arnn Hixon Nikki Mancinelli Nan MoJo Jada Mason Anita Patterson Jeff Schollenbarger Steve Thompson October 6 C.J. Estes Andrea Gilson Jay Harris Kay Lindsey Kay Morgan Kayli Smith Michelle Williams October 7 Brandon Bradford Randee Bray Patrick Burke Scott Coldwell Luke Curley Virginia Fox Jerry Lloyd Linda Manning Lynn L. Myers Jessica Shapard October 8 Celiann Burke Lauren Curley Edward Diane Ford Marc Howard Eric Hughes Ron Hughes Marni Sigmon Martha McCuddy Mike Moyano Jim Rice Angela Simonton
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(Second and First Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 28, 2018; Friday, October 5, 2018; Friday, October 12, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-614 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Joyce Whitaker, Petitioner, -andStephan Whitaker, Respondent. )
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THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Stephan Whitaker You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 9 day of October, 2018, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 19 day of September, 2018.
Now on this 25 day of September, 2018, this action comes before the Court upon the Petitioner’s Motion to Authorize Service by Publication. The Court, being fully advised in the premises, finds that the Petitioner has submitted a sworn affidavit in which she attests that she is not able to locate the Respondent and not able to effect service of process by any other method. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the Court that the Petitioner is granted permission to serve the Respondent by publication. The Court will conduct further inquiry into the sufficiency of the Petitioner’s search to determine the whereabouts of the Respondent before entering a final order in this action.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Charles E. Tillman III You are hereby notified that he Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 8 day of November, 2018, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 27 day of September, 2018. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/L. Chappell DEPUTY CLERK (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 5, 2018; Friday, October 12, 2018; Friday, October 19, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-616 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: PATRICIA LEEANN ONYEKWERE, Petitioner, and GABRIEL WINDELL PARKS, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: GABRIEL WINDELL PARKS NOTICE! You have been sued in the above-named Court by the abovenamed Petitioner for Dissolution of Marriage on grounds of incompatibility. The Petition requests that the parties be awarded an equitable division of the property and debts. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, you must file a written response to the Petition on or before the 28 day of November, 2018, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgement will be rendered for the Petitioner for the relief requested. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time. Issued this 1 day of October, 2018. Rick Warren, Oklahoma County Court Clerk 320 Robert S. Kerr Avenue 409 County Office Bldg. OKC, Oklahoma 73102 By: /s/ Stephanie Thompson Deputy Court Clerk (SEAL)
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
RAMONA DRUCILLA TERRY, Deceased.
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Nafatali Ape has petitioned to change his/her name to Nafatali Asiata. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 16 day of November, 2018, before Judge Lisa Davis 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/Stephani Thompson By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 5, 2018) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2018-1993 IN RE: The name of: Kea’ali’iKa’apuni Hadjo Sewell
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Now on this 24 day of September, 2018, the Court being satisfied that with due diligence service cannot be made upon the Respondent in this action by any other method other than by publication, Petitioner desires to obtain service upon Respondent by publication. It is Therefore, Ordered that service be made upon the Respondent of the above-mentioned Petition for Paternity by publication three times in a newspaper qualified as a legal newspaper of this County at least forty-one (41) days from the date of first publication as authorized pursuant to 12 O.S. § 2004, subject to Petitioner’s efforts being reviewed prior to a final decree being entered.
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Kea’ali’iKa’apuni Hadjo Sewell has petitioned to change his/her name to Kea’ali’iKa’apuni Hadjo Kalani. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10 o’clock A.M. on the 1 day of November, 2018, before Judge Timmons 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: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RAMONA DRUCILLA TERRY, DECEASED. You are hereby notified that on the 25 day of September, 2018, the Petitioner, Dianna L. Bonfiglio (“Petitioner”), of 14412 N. Pony Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73134, filed in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, a Petition for Summary Administrantion. The Petitioner has alleged that Ramona Drucilla Terry (the “Decedent”), age 80, died testate on May 18, 2018, domiciled in Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma. The Petitioner requested that this Court allow summary administration pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 58, §245, et seq. The sole and only heirs-at-law of the Decedent’s estate are: Name Dianna L. Bonfiglio
Relationship to Decedent Surviving Child Heir-at-Law
Address 14412 N. Pony Road Oklahoma City, OK 73134
The total value of the Decedent’s probate estate, as set forth in the Petition, is less than $200,000.00 In an Order for Summary Administration and Combined Notice entered herein, the Court found that it should dispense with the regular estate proceedings prescribed by law and Notice to Creditors shall be combined with the Notice of Hearing on the Petition for Summary Administration. Pursuant to the Order for Summary Administration and Combined Notice, all creditors having claims against Ramona Drucilla Terry, deceased, are required to present same, with a description of all security interest and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the Petitioner, Dianna L. Bonfiglio, c/o Chase H. Schnebel, of the law firm Chansolme Harroz Schnebel, PLLC, 100 North Broadway Ave., Suite 1800, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 72102, on or before the 29 day of October, 2018 or the same will be forever barred. Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on the 20 day of November, 2018, at 9 a.m. in the District Court of Oklahoma County. At the hearing, the Court will decide whether to approve the Petition for Summary Administration. You are hereby advised that you must file objections to the Petition for Summary Administration at any time before the hearing and send a copy to the Petitioner’s attorney, Chase H. Schnebel, of the law firm Chansolme Harroz Schnebel, PLLC, 100 North Broadway Ave., Suite 1800, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102, or you will be deemed to have waived any objections. If you have no objections, you need not appear at the hearing or make any filings with the Court. DATED this 25 day of September, 2018. RICHARD W. KIRBY JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT O/B/O Judge Welch APPROVED: /s/ Chase H. Schnebel Chase H. Schnebel, OBA No. 22896 Preston M. Sullivan, OBA No. 33619 CHANSOLM HARROZ SCHNEBEL, PLLC 100 North Broadway Ave., Ste. 1800 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Phone: (405)602-8098 Fax: (405)605-1371 chs@thefirmokc.com pms@thefirmokc.com ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, October 5, 2018) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance amending the Residential Code of the Nichols Hills City Code regarding new construction soil tests and wind design criteria; repealing all conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency will be considered at public hearings to be held by both the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and the Nichols Hills City Council. These public hearings will be held by the Nichols Hills Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., and by the Nichols Hills City Council on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. These public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person may address the Nichols Hills Planning Commission and Nichols Hills City Council at these public hearings regarding the Ordinance. Written support for or protest against the proposed Ordinance may be mailed to the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, or hand delivered to the office of the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Written support or protests must be received by the City Clerk not less than three (3) days before the public hearing.
Dated this 26th day of September, 2018. Kristi Hort Kristi Hort, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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Students
Casady field hockey wins Episcopal Cup tourney C
asady’s varsity field hockey team brought home the hardware after a successful weekend at the Episcopal Cup Tournament in Dallas. Casady has participated in this tournament for the past two years since its establishment in 2017. This year, the competing teams included Casady, All Saints, Parish, the Episcopal School of Dallas (ESD), and Holland Hall. After three shutout victories and one tied game, Casady was crowned 2018 champion. The girls started the tournament with a bang, beating All Saints 3-0. Next, they went head-to-head against Holland Hall; the final game score was 4-0. The following day, Casady battled ESD, ending in a 1-1 tie. Finally, Casady defeated Parish 4-0. It was raining throughout all four of the games; despite the tough weather conditions, the girls remained persistent and emerged victorious at the end of the weekend. Abbey Kays (‘21), Lydia Foster (‘19), and Isabel O’Connor (‘19)
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CASADY COMMUNITY were awarded the “All Episcopal Cup Team” medals. Furthermore, O’Connor was awarded Most Valuable Player of the entire tournament. I talked to the three stars from the weekend who shared their thoughts about the tournament: What was the biggest challenge you or the team faced this weekend? Abbey Kays: “Playing an SPC team (ESD) was pretty challenging because of all the stress that comes with playing a team in our conference.” Of all the games you played this weekend, ESD was the toughest; you tied with them 1all. How do you see the team performing against ESD in the future? Lydia Foster: “I feel like we’ll be more confident and play with higher intensity in the future.”
What about your performance this weekend earned you that MVP title? Isabel O’Connor: “I wouldn’t say my performance was anything special, but I think Coach Lane noted that my consistency throughout the weekend supported the team’s overall success!” Coach Carla Lane also shared her thoughts on the Episcopal Cup: “I saw a lot for us to continue to work on, but I am really excited about what I’m seeing … everyone appears to be enjoying the season and the girls are really coming together as a team.” Coach Lane reported that the team is not concentrating on a victory-count; the girls’ focus is solely directed toward improving each time they step on the field. With the season almost halfway over, Casady hockey’s performance has consistently been of high caliber. This team exemplifies the values of hard work and tenacity, and it will undoubtedly enjoy success in the future.
PC North welcomes new principal
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his year at North we have an abundance of exciting changes. One of the most prominent of these changes is our new head principal, Carole Buhr. This change in faculty comes as a surprise as our last principal, Dr. Brian Chastain, was here for 14 years. Nevertheless, North can’t wait to see what great things Ms. Buhr contributes. Buhr comes to us from Odessa, Texas, where she was an Associate Principal at Permian High School. She first began her career in education after graduating college from Texas A&M University in 1992. After becoming a mom, raising her children from home, and teaching math at the middle school level, she decided to go back to school and get her Masters degree in order to become a principal. Outside of being an educator, Buhr is truly family oriented and spends her free time
by Hannah Clermont PANTHER PROGRESS with her loved ones. “I’ve got three kids in college right now, and whenever I can get away, I try to go and see them,” Buhr said. She also enjoys going down to Lake Brownwood in Texas, and spending time with her relatives. Buhr came to North with only the knowledge of a few Google searches. She quickly learned we are much more than facts and statistics. “Right off the bat I was greeted with amazingly welcoming students who seemed to be willing to embrace a little bit of change, and with a faculty that is all about doing what is best for the kids,” said Buhr. “North has great history, legacy, and a
CAROLE BUHR great tradition.” Sometimes we can get caught up in the faults of our lives and school, that it takes a newcomer to remind us of all the great qualities we have. Buhr has great aspirations for Putnam City North and truly wants greatness for all students. Change can sometimes be nerveracking, but if you’re not changing you’re not growing, and we are so lucky to have Buhr here at North.
After three shutout victories and one tied game, Casady was crowned champion of the Episcopal Cup.
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