Glam and Galas
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It’s gala time in Fridayland and Fashion Editor Jennifer Clark shows you what to wear to all the benefit balls this fall. Page 11
Heritage Hall fourth grader Brooklyn Moore is the Statue of Liberty in the school’s production of “The American Dream.” Page 8
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Emma goes home
Contractor proposes new design for The Village Animal Shelter
After four months in The Village Animal Shelter and two times as FRIDAY’s Rescue Dog, Emma was adopted by Melody Lain and visited The Village Council meeting to thank them for keeping her alive.
By Ashley Haley Staff Writer The Village Animal League (VAL), a group of residents who help maintain The Village Animal Shelter, is working with a local contractor to bring improvements to the shelter, including a new design and layout. General contractor Jim Abernathy has teamed up with VAL organizer
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Cheryl Steckler and volunteer Tom Wolfe to design a new floor plan layout for the animal shelter, which will allow more animals to be housed there and have outside access. “We care about these dogs and we want them to be in a good environment,” Abernathy said. “I realize it’s not hundreds and hundreds of dogs See SHELTER, Page 3
Government is answering the robocall
Alliance cooking up tour
By Mike W. Ray Special to OKC FRIDAY
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Homeowner Valerie Oakley and Oklahoma County Medical Society Alliance Kitchen Tour Chairman Dinah L’Heureux whip up plans for the event in Valerie’s kitchen, which is one of the stops.
Event features five NHills kitchens By Rose Lane Editor Five Nichols Hills kitchens will be open for touring when the Oklahoma County Medical Society Alliance presents its 2019 Kitchen Tour, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20. Every fall the Oklahoma County Medical Society Alliance organizes a tour showcasing some of the city’s most savvy kitchens with pro-
ceeds going to support the local community. Tour Chairman Dinah L’Heureux said the homes which are included this year are located at 1624 Westminster Pl., 2633 Dorchester Dr., 1804 Huntington Ave., 1523 Camden Way and 1902 Dorchester Dr. Culinary Kitchen, 7222 N. Western, is presenting kitchen demonstrations.
All proceeds benefit Healthy Schools OK and the OK City Crisis Nursery. Tickets are $20 each and are available online at www.ocmsalliance.org. They can also be purchased at Culinary Kitchen, Commonplace Books, New Leaf Florist, Norwalk Furniture and Design, Plenty, ~ Lush Blow Dry Bar, hom kitchen + bath, Edmond Furniture Gallery and Paper N’ More.
Convention center logo unveiled Officials have unveiled the MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Convention Center’s new brand, revealing colorful and energetic logo for a new community landmark. “Everyone has seen the rise of the MAPS 3 Oklahoma City Convention Center on the east side of Scissortail Park, and its completion will be another MAPS gamechanger for our City,” said Mayor David Holt.
“Today’s logo unveiling is another milestone on that path.” The logo uses shades of red, orange, blue, green and yellow in a design that evokes the building’s sleek architecture. The convention center will be 500,000 square feet. A 200,000square-foot exhibit hall
will dominate the ground floor. About 45,000 square feet of meeting spaces are on all levels of the building. The rooms can be configured to provide up to 27 individual meeting spaces. A 30,000-square-foot ballroom is the main space on the fourth level, complemented by 10,000 square feet of pre-function space and a 4,000-square-foot balcony.
Efforts to block the tsunami of obnoxious “robocalls” and “spam” telephone calls are under way at both the state and federal levels of government. The U.S. House of Representatives voted almost unanimously – 429-3 – in favor of H.R. 3375, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act. All five House members from Oklahoma endorsed the measure, which now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Meanwhile, robocalls will be the subject of an interim legislative study in the Oklahoma Senate. However, what remedies the state could impose are in question because all interstate phone calls, and even some intrastate calls, are the province of the FCC. “What was once a rare annoyance has become an onslaught,” said U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn, D-Oklahoma City. Hiya, a Seattle-based spam-monitoring service, calculated that roughly 26.3 billion robocalls were placed to U.S. phone numbers last year, up 46 percent from 18 billion unwanted calls in 2017. And one report last year projected that as many as half of all cellphone calls this year could be spam. Hiya analyzed activity from 450,000 users of its app to determine the scope of unwanted robo-calling — and how phone users react when they receive an automated call. College student loan promotions, claims that one’s Social Security number has been misused, offers of interest-free loans, various See CALL, Page 3
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Luncheon honors Hall of Famer Tricia Everest Nancy Ellis and Kasey Simms.
Above: Tricia Everest and her mom Christy Everest. At right: First Lady Sarah Stitt and Judy Love.
Jennifer Grigsby, Oklahoma City University President Martha Burger and Ann Johnstone.
A luncheon honoring Tricia Everest on her induction into Oklahoma Hall of Fame and OCU Meinders Hall of Honor was held at the home of Judy Love. The hostesses were Judy Love, Cathy Keating, Jane Gamble, Ann Johnstone and Nancy Ellis. The program included an invocation by Jane Gamble and remarks by Cathy Keating. In attendance were Louise Bennett, Carrie Blumert, Kathy Brown, Susan Edwards, Shirley Everest, Kirk Hammons, Ann Hargis, Aimee Harlow, Jane Harlow, Sue Homsey, Mollie McCurdy, Lawre Morrow, Sally Starling, Terri White and Kathy Williams.
EMMA finds forever home with Melody It was love at first sight. After appearing on The Village Animal League site and twice in OKC FRIDAY’s Rescue dog of the week, many of the rescue groups picked up Emma’s story. Melody Lain saw her online with the notation that she had very little time left. Lain said, “ I knew no one was adopting her because she looked like a pit bull. I’ve had three pit bulls and know what loving animals they can be.” Lain immediately called Village Animal Con-
trol and made an appointment to see Emma. “When I went back to get her, Emma put her paws around my waist and hugged me, as if she knew she was going home with me,” Lain said. Monday night wearing her bright pink new halter, Emma visited The Village Council meeting. She greeted everyone with her tail wagging and lavished kisses on anyone who bent over to accept them. Melody proudly showed off Emma’s now fur covered tail. The concrete had worn off all the hair after four months in the shelter.
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CALL From Page 1 promotions of healthcare plans for senior citizens, calls about credit-card balances – the list of robocalls and spam is infinite. Scammers disguised as the IRS “call unsuspecting people, telling them they owe taxes, all to try to get money out of the victim,” Horn said. “It’s not only frustrating, it’s dangerous,” she said. “We’re trying to find a way to limit spam calls,” said state Sen. Brent Howard, RAltus, who joined state Sen. Paul Scott, RDuncan, in requesting an interim study of robocalls. “I typically receive three to five calls a day that are a waste of my time and effort,” Howard said. Scott indicated he wants to block all such calls entirely, but Howard’s goal is different. “What I’m looking at is the use of the local prefix for robocalls and spam calls,” he said. Oklahoma has four area codes – 405, 580, 918 and 539. Cities and towns within those zones have local central-office prefixes for “land” lines and mobile phones, such as 482 and 471 in Altus; 529 in Medicine Park; 353, 355, 357, 248, 581 and 583 in Lawton; 521, 720 and several others in Oklahoma City; etc. States are allowed to regulate the transmission of telephone communications wholly within their state boundaries. However, in-state telephone facilities and services that are used to complete even a single interstate call can fall under FCC jurisdiction depending on the nature of that phone call. Thus, the FCC has authority to regulate use of an intrastate call made on a Wide
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Area Telecommunications Service (WATS) when that service is used as part of an interstate communications network. “I don’t think total elimination of robocalls could ever happen,” said Tom Koralis, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Telephone Association (OTA). “We’re not dealing with just ‘Mom and Pop’ organizations working out of a garage. We’re dealing with professional hackers who have millions and millions of numbers computerized.” Spam calls are coming from overseas numbers in Belize; Lagos, Nigeria; Montreal and Calgary, Canada; from throughout the U.S., including New York, Nebraska, North Carolina, California, Ohio, Utah, Idaho and Colorado; and from Oklahoma towns, including Wellston, Wetumka, Wewoka, Alex and Chandler. Howard said one of his concerns is “spoofing,” where the telephone number that’s generated may be outside the United States or even inside the U.S. but not in Oklahoma, yet the number that shows up on caller ID appears to be a local phone number. “Even though the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission try their best and have levied millions of dollars in fines against robocallers, when one is shut down 10 new ones pop up,” Koralis said. “But maybe we can contain them to a certain degree.” Unfortunately “technology is way ahead of the curve on this,” he said. The OTA represents 33 telephone companies and approximately 90 associated members, including vendors, attorneys, etc., Koralis said.
AT&T recently unveiled free robocall blocking for postpaid “smartphone” customers. Named Call Protect, the service blocks some fraud calls at the network level before they reach customers' phones. In other cases, when it’s less clear whether the call is fraudulent, Call Protect doesn’t block the call but shows “suspected spam warnings on the incoming call screen which let customers choose whether or not to answer calls that originate from a suspected spam source,” AT&T’s announcement said. At least for now the service is available only for AT&T postpaid wireless customers with iPhones or Android phones that support AT&T's HD Voice technology. “I don’t mind spam calls if I don’t have to answer them,” Senator Howard said. “But when the number appears as a local prefix, I have to answer it because it might be from a constituent.” Businesses and residences alike are plagued by these nuisance calls, he said. Howard acknowledged that the FCC has regulatory authority over most telephone calls, but said his focus will be state legislation that would prohibit robocallers from improperly using local telephone prefixes. The Howard/Scott interim study was assigned to the Senate Committee on Business, Commerce and Tourism and must be completed by Nov. 8. A total ban on all robocalls could be extreme and counterproductive. For example, many schools depend on robocall systems to alert parents when school buses will be delayed, or when school will be closed
SHELTER From Page 1 like Oklahoma City, but we want our dogs here to have the same benefits in a good facility as any other dog.” The proposed design would add bathing stations, industrial-grade animal facility flooring, which requires little maintenance and doesn’t absorb anything, LED lighting and a system where the animals can go outside independently. Abernathy said the layout is not set in stone and that he does not have an estimate for costs yet. At the next city council meeting Monday, Oct. 21, the group plans to return with a proposed budget and an estimated donation to determine how to move forward and work with The Village to improve the shelter. City manager Bruce Stone said after the group presents a proposed budget, if the city decides to work with VAL and adopt the project, the city can then decide whether to amend the current city budget or wait until the next fiscal year to include the project in the next annual budget. “Our goal is to go all in with this and make it 100 percent a reality,” Abernathy said. “It would be our goal to see how well we can do with the donation side of it and see how interested The Village is in participating in the rest of it.” Wolfe also gave a presentation and shared a video about the animal shelter. He said the shelter has made a lot of progress since VAL first attended a city council meeting about shelter conditions in August.
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General contractor Jim Abernathy addresses The Village City Council about proposed improvements to the animal shelter. “We’ve made a lot of progress,” he said. “All dogs have been vaccinated the next day they come in, have been returned to their owners or have been adopted. There are zero dogs or cats in the shelter right now.” Emma, who was recently adopted after spending about four months in the shelter, was present at the city council meeting. Wolfe said she serves as a living reminder of why they work so hard for the animals at the shelter. “We were really worried about her,” Wolfe said. “Emma is a real success story.”
entirely, because of inclement weather. And The Village, uses a robocall system to alert townspeople when a major street construction project will start, to notify a particular neighborhood when a waterline replacement project is scheduled to begin,and to solicit public opinions about local government issues. The Village notification database has more than 3,500 residential and commercial land line numbers and approximately 200 mobile phone numbers, and is capable of notifying residents by telephone call, by text message and via email, City Manager Bruce Stone said. According to Congresswoman Horn, H.R. 3375 would: • Amend the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to ensure that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has the authority and the tools to take strong, quick action when they track down robocallers; • Allow consumers to revoke consent they had previously given to receive calls at any time and in any reasonable manner; • Codify a reassigned number database to put robocallers on notice when a telephone number they may previously have been authorized to call has been given to a new customer who has not authorized their call;
• Limit the number of robocalls exempted from the TCPA under FCC rules; • Require calls to have verified caller identification information associated with a call before the call can be put through; and • Extend the statute of limitations from one year to four years for callers who violate robocall prohibitions. H.R. 3375 “is a great first step in making
sure that when we answer the phone, we know who is on the other end,” Horn said.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 6 PREVIEW: CHR. HERITAGE AT CROSSINGS CHR. • 7 P.M. FRIDAY
Knights host CHA in pivotal District A-3 clash By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Through the first five weeks, the Crossings Christian football team has endured a roller coaster season. As a prime example, the Knights committed four turnovers on the way to an 8-0 loss to OCS in Week 4 but rebounded to score six touchdowns in a 41-14 win at Crescent last Friday. “It really has been an up-and-down season for us so far,” Crossings coach
Jonathan Keathly said. “But we had a team meeting (after the OCS loss) and really feel like the win at Crescent is a good step forward. “We want to be less on a merry-go-round and more on the upswing,” the coach added. The next test comes this Friday night as the Knights host Christian Heritage in a pivotal District A-3 matchup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Knights Stadium. Currently, Crossings
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Christian sits in third place at 3-3 overall and 2-1 in the district. “We feel like we’re in a good position to make the playoffs,” Keathly said. “We have two really tough games to end the season and feel like if we win Friday it would help solidify our spot.” Christian Heritage, meanwhile, is out of the playoff race in sixth place at 4-1 overall and 0-1 in the district. The Crusaders boast a high-octane offense led by tailback Bridge Bullard.
WEEK 6 SCHEDULE Friday, October 11 Casady at John Cooper Christian Heritage at Crossings Christian Del City at Deer Creek Heritage Hall at Perkins-Tryon Blackwell at John Marshall Guymon at McGuinness Mannford at Mount St Mary Tulsa Union at PC North Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
“We’re really going to have to control their running back (Bullard) on defense,” Keathly said. Not only focused on
cutting down on turnovers, the Knights offense has also focused on staying away from third-andlong situations.
“We need to get more positive yards on first and second downs,” the coach said. Quarterback Owen Crotts rebounded from a tough night against OCS to account for four TDs at Crescent. Crotts’s go-to receiver has been Hunter Johnson so far this season, but the Knights hope for some more production from Mason Snyder. “We’re hoping to get Mason open when they try to put more coverage on Hunter,” the coach said.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 5 SPOTLIGHT: CHARGERS 50, BEARS 14
Chargers jump on Bears early in win By Jason Jewell Sports Editor With barely five minutes elapsed since kickoff, heavy thunderstorms in the area delayed last Friday’s football game between Fridayland rivals Heritage Hall and John Marshall. Play resumed about 45 minutes later and
Heritage Hall picked right back up where they left off before the weather delay and cruised to a 50-14 win over the fourth-ranked Bears at Pop Murray Memorial Field. “We were really physical up front and got off to a good start,” Heritage Hall coach Brett Bogert said after the game. Receiver Phillip Smitherman accounted for three touchdowns in the second half for the Chargers (4-0, 2-0 District 3A-1). “He’s our do-everything,” Bogert said. “He plays nearly every down and sets the tone for us.” The junior scored
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Heritage Hall’s Robert Mbroh (8) barely crosses the goal line before being hit by John Marshall’s Tim Stephens during last Friday’s football game.
on runs of 16 and three yards to go along with a four-yard TD pass from quarterback Jackson Jobe. Mbroh scored on a short run and tossed a
John Marshall’s Bryce Stephens (2) turns the corner as Heritage Hall’s Colby Lewis looks to make the tackle.
34-yard TD to Payton Earnest. Earnest also caught a 22-yard TD from Jobe. John Marshall scored twice in the second quarter on a 1yard plunge by Jay’Quan Roberson and quarterback Jalen Shells’ 75-yard TD pass to Bryce Stephens. With Heritage Hall threatening to run away by halftime, the Bears (4-1, 1-1) forced a Chargers punt to gain some momentum. It was short lived, however, as Chargers linebacker Hardy Bowers chased Shells into the end zone to force a safety.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 5 ROUNDUP
Ward’s FG lifts Antlers to victory Deer Creek’s Logan Ward kicked a 25-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to give the Antlers a 17-14 win over Lawton last Friday night. Ward connected on a 40-yard field goal in the first quarter to give 6A-II No. 8 Deer Creek a 3-0 lead. Tyler Travis scored on a three-yard run, and Ward caught a twopoint conversion pass. Then, the junior kicker tied the game for the Antlers (3-2, 1-1 District 6AII-1) with a season-long 55-yard field goal in the final period. CYCLONES ROUT CISTERCIAN Dominating almost from the opening kickoff, Casady cruised to a 34-6 win over Dallas-Cistercian on Friday at Hoot Gibson Field in a Southwest Preparatory Conference counter. Caleb Campbell accounted for three touchdowns for the Cyclones (1-4, 1-2 SPC), including 33and 26-yard TD receptions from quarter-
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Knights, Chargers make state Casady’s Brennan Wade (22) looks for running room during last Friday night’s football game against Cistercian. The Cyclones cruised to a 34-6 win.
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back Denver Wilson and an interception return in the first quarter. Wilson also threw a pair of TD passes to Will Dumigan and Drake Parsons covering 15 and 34 yards, respectively. IRISH TROUNCE WOODWARD Winning a prize for the farthest road trip of the week, 5A No. 1 McGuinness cruised to a 56-20 win at Woodward on Friday night. Quarterback Luke Tarman threw four touchdown passes to lead the Irish (4-1, 2-0 5A-2), connecting with Cole Limber for 19 and 50 yards and Aaron Beck for 17 and 37 yards. Tailback Dominic Richardson also chipped in TD runs of
54 and 23 yards to go along with a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to open the game. KNIGHTS RUN OVER CRESCENT After being shut out by OCS last week, Crossings Christian recovered quickly en route to a 41-14 victory at Crescent on Friday. Quarterback Owen Crotts accounted for four touchdowns to lead the Knights (3-3, 2-1 A-3). The junior threw three TD passes to Hunter Johnson covering 5, 23 and 51 yards, and a 52-yarder to Mason Snyder. Cole McMurphy recovered a fumble in the end zone and Silas Ward added a 4-yard TD run. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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Antlers, Panthers face off in regional Fridayland rivals Deer Creek and PC North were slated to faced off Wednesday in a Class 6A softball regional tournament. Putnam City and Yukon also competed in the regional, with the final to be played last Thursday afternoon. Deer Creek ended its regular season with a 3-1 win over Stillwater last Saturday at the Oklahoma Christian Festival in Edmond.
Cruising to regional tournament championships, both the Crossings Christian and Heritage Hall volleyball teams qualified state tournaments this weekend. The sixth-ranked Knights open against 1:30 p.m. this Friday in the Class 4A quarterfinals at Choctaw High School. With a win, they would advance to the semifinals at 2:15 p.m. Saturday against the Bethany-OCS winner at Shawnee High School. The championship match is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Shawnee. Heritage Hall, meanwhile, faces Oklahoma Bible at 1:30 p.m. Friday in
CLASS 4A TOURNAMENT Friday, October 11 Quaterfinals Game 1: Chr. Heritage vs. SW Covenant, 10 a.m. Game 2: Regent Prep vs. Summit Chr., 11:45 a.m. Game 3: Lincoln Chr. vs. Crossings Chr., 1:30 p.m. Game 4: Bethany vs. Okla. Chr. School, 3:15 p.m. Saturday, October 11 Semifinals Gm 1 Winner vs. Gm 2 Winner, 12:30 p.m. Gm 3 Winner vs. Gm 4 Winner, 2:15 p.m. Championship Semifinal Winners, 6:30 p.m. Note: Friday’s matches are at Choctaw HS. Saturday’s matches are at Shawnee HS.
the 3A quarterfinals at Shawnee High School. A win moves the fifth-ranked Chargers into the semifinals at 10:45 a.m. Saturday against the WestvilleOklahoma Union winner. The championship
CLASS 3A TOURNAMENT Friday, October 11 Quaterfinals Game 1: Metro Christian vs. Cement, 10 a.m. Game 2: Okay vs. Chisholm, 11:45 a.m. Game 3: Okla. Bible vs. Heritage Hall, 1:30 p.m. Game 4: Westville vs. Oklahoma Union, 3:15 p.m. Saturday, October 11 Semifinals Gm 1 Winner vs. Gm 2 Winner, 12:30 p.m. Gm 3 Winner vs. Gm 4 Winner, 2:15 p.m. Championship Semifinal Winners, 6:30 p.m. Note: All matches are at Shawnee HS.
match is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Crossings Christian (20-14) cruised to a 31 win over No. 10 Cache in the 4A regional tournament final last Thursday to make state. The Knights also rolled to a 3-0 sweep over Douglass in the semifinals. Harding Charter Prep (7-15) saw its season end with a 3-0 loss to Wagoner in a 4A regional semifinal. Also on Thursday, Heritage Hall (15-20) beat No. 8 Corn Bible, 3-1, to earn a 3A regional title. The Chargers swept Star Spencer 3-0 in the semifinals. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP Hailey Evans batted 3-for-3 with two doubles and drove in a run to lead the Antlers (23-8). Caitlyn Wells belted two hits, including a double, and Whitney Kimblerlin had a two-RBI double. Pitcher Terin Ritz struck out six and allowed just a run on one hit over five innings for the completegame victory. The Antlers also rallied for a 4-1 victory against Fort Gibson on Friday in the OC Festival opener. Wells went 2-for-3 and drove in a run for Deer Creek at the plate. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
Locals show well at Chile Pepper Runners from four different Fridayland schools competed last weekend at the prestigious Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark. Of nearly 800 athletes from at least four states in the
field, four Fridaylanders finished in the top 100. Casady’s Sam Bass led the pack in 29th place overall, followed by Deer Creek’s Jack Reed in 42nd, Gilbert Velez in 74th and Drake Wagner in 91st. Mount St. Mary had three athletes in the top-half of the field, including Jackson Salsman-Whitfield in 110th place, Jake
Hunsucker in 166th and John Cervantes in 212th position. Bass’s teammate Heath Stanfield placed 230th, while McGuinness’s Luke Chansolme came in 252nd. Two runners from Mount St. Mary and McGuinness cracked the top 100 in the girls’ race. Story continued at okcfriday.com.
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CALENDAR EVENTS FALL BREAK Oct. 17-21• Fall Break Camp
It is almost Fall Break for Oklahoma City metro area schools. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has familyfriendly drop-in activities inspired by the current Museum exhibitions. Create a different make-and-take craft each day. No reservations required and activities are available while supplies last. Free with Museum admission or a Museum membership, nationalcowboymuseum.org/kids.
LUNCHEONS Oct. 18 • Redbud Women’s Club Autumn Brunch The Redbud Women’s Club is having their Autumn Brunch at 10:30 a.m. at the Gaillardia Country Club. Please contact Marla Balentine, (405) 843-5229 for information.
Oct. 26 • School Gala
Mount St. Mary Catholic High School’s annual fundraising dinner auction Magic at The Mount is on Oct. 26. Tickets or sponsorships available on the MSM website at mountstmary.org. Nov. 11 Mount St. Mary will host its annual open house from 1 - 3 p.m. and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about what Mount St. Mary Catholic High School offers.
FUNDRAISERS Oct. 17 • Music and the Mission The Urban Mission presents “Music and the Mission” to raise
Oct. 17 • OneVoice
The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition is celebrating its 10th anniversary by honoring its core founders and celebrating progress at the 2019 OneVoice Luncheon. The OneVoice Luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Downtown/Medical Center. The Coalition’s Founders Donna Lawrence, Jan Peery, Pat Potts and Dr. Jean Warner will be recognized for their impact on the state of Oklahoma over the past decade. Chelle Luper Wilson, President of Power Moves Communication and daughter of the late civil rights leader Clara Luper, will serve as the keynote presenter. Reservations are required. To find out more about the Oklahoma Women’s Coalition, or to attend the event, please visit okwc.org or call (405) 286-0356. funds and awareness for families suffering from food insecurity in our community. There will be dinner, a silent auction and live entertainment by Michael Wylder & the Double Diamond Orchestra. The fundraiser is from 6-9 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr. Visit urbanmissionokc.org for tickets.
Oct. 20 • Fall Harvest Fest
midnight at the Civic Center Music Hall.
CONCERTS Oct. 15 • Pablo Villegas
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) will present symphonic guitar master Pablo Sáinz Villegas Oct. 15 at the Bruce Owen Theater, 7777 S. May Ave.
THIS WEEKEND
OKC Beautiful Young Professionals host its Fall Harvest Fest at Delmar Gardens in the Farmers Market District from 2-5 p.m. Enjoy live music, local beer, yard games, pumpkin carving, chili cook-off and more. Individual tickets are $35 and sponsorships are available. This is a 21+ event. Go to okcbeautiful.com for tickets.
Oct. 11 • Mumford & Sons
Oct. 25 • Monster Ball
Oct. 13 • Girls Day
Come enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dancing hosted by the Oklahoma City Ballet Associate Board. The Meinders Hall of Mirrors is transformed into the enchanting world of Transylvania in honor of Michael Pink's Dracula. There will also be a raffle and costume contest from 8:30 p.m. to
The popular band comes to the Chesapeake Arena for their Delta Tour 2019. Concert at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 11-13 • OKC
Live Tattoo Expo at the State Fair Park.
Oct. 11-27 • Pumpkinville at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Out at the Farmers Public Market.
Oct. 13 • Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert at the Civic Center.
Through Oct. 26 •
Fall Festivities Fireworks at the Orr Family Farm.
Oct. 11 – Nov. 2 • Riverscream at the Boathouse District.
Tulsa American Film Festival The Tulsa American Film Festival (TAFF) celebrates its fifth anniversary this week with film screenings and events throughout Tulsa until Sunday night. TAFF is a showcase for independent films made in the United States, with a special emphasis on Native American, Latino American, and Oklahoma-based films. Circle Cinema, Tulsa’s year-round home for independent film, will serve as the festival headquarters and host the majority of film screenings. Additional events will take place at the Woody Guthrie Center, 473 Bar, Whitty Bookstore, and Studio 75. The Stand In, an 18minute short film from Oklahoma City based filmmaker Yousef Kazemi, leads the slate of Oklahoma short films that will screen at 7:30pm on Friday. The Stand In tells the story of a groom who is helped by a stand-in mother when his biological mother refuses to attend his gay wedding. The story is loosely based on Sara Cunningham, a local mom and LGBT activist that started the nonprofit Free Mom Hugs to help people who are not accepted by their fam-
ilies. The Stand In won Best Oklahoma Short at the 2019 deadCenter Film Festival. The story is now being turned into a feature film by Golden Globe winner Jamie Lee Curtis. Another Oklahoma film that will be featured on Friday night is The Art of Activism from director Cacky Poarch. The Art of Activism is a documentary about Oklahoma artist Sarah Agee as she organizes a massive, statewide art installation of student portraits to draw attention to the lack of funding for public schools in Oklahoma. The Art of Activism is Poarch’s third documentary to direct. In 2012, Poarch directed a short documentary, The Reawakening of Meade, about her son’s mysterious lifethreatening illness and his equally unexplained recovery. In 2008, she co-directed the feature film Art 365 with Melissa Scaramucci about the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition program of providing $10,000 grants to Oklahoma
artists to create a new collection of art in one year. For those film fans unable to make the trip to Tulsa, Circle Cinema’s sister theater in Oklahoma City, Rodeo Cinema, is presenting a fabulous documentary this weekend called Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. In the film, superstar Linda Ronstadt serves as a guide through growing up in Tucson singing Mexican canciones with her family to her reign as the “queen of country rock” in the ’70s and early ’80s. Ronstadt was a pioneer and champion for women in the male-dominated music industry and a passionate advocate for human rights. She also had a high-profile romance with California Governor Jerry Brown. Ultimately, her singing voice was stilled by illness and forced her into early retirement. With moving performance footage and appearances by Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice celebrates an artist whose desire to share the music she loved, made generations of fans fall in love with her — and the sound of her voice.
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Luncheon to commemorate World AIDS Day The Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund is hosting a luncheon to commemorate World AIDS Day and provide awareness about how Oklahomans are impacted by HIV and AIDS. Dr. Leonard Slater is the recipient of this year's "Richard May Award," presented annually by Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund. OACF will present Dr. Slater with the prestigious “Richard May Award” during a World AIDS Day luncheon on Friday, Nov. 15 at the UCO CHK Central Boathouse, 732 Riversport Drive at 11:30 a.m. The Richard May Award is
named in memoriam for one of the original members of the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund. May, along with founder Barbara Cooper and a small group of volunteers, founded OACF in 1991. Since its inception, OACF has awarded more than $13 million in grants to local agencies and over $1 million in emergency assistance to Oklahomans living with HIV/AIDS. Every 30 hours another Oklahoman is diagnosed with HIV. Information on Worlds AIDS Day Luncheon and ticket pricing can be found at okaidscarefund.com or by phone at (405) 348.6600.
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Students
Casady Upper Division set to stage ‘Urinetown, the Musical’
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lthough the Middle Division’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” is this week, Casady Upper Division theater is looking ahead to “Urinetown!” This year’s show brings back seasoned veteran Noah Youmans ‘20 as well as newcomer Spencer Steele ‘21 in the leading roles of Bobby Strong and Hope Cladwell. Rounding out the rest of the leads are familiar faces Parker Gwin ‘20, Caroline Terrell ‘20, Carson Buffalo ‘22 and Isabella Pardo ‘21. If you haven’t heard of this slightly odd titled, hilarious, satire filled, whirlwind of a
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The cast of “Urinetown” works on choreography and blocking during a two-day retreat at Canyon Camp
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show, it can be guaranteed that you won’t forget it. Taking the incredible score and script, director Andi Dema has produced a piece of art full of nothing but laughs, “oohs and ahs” and applause with his innovative staging and fantastic choreography by Ashley Davis. I sat down with Cate Richardson ‘21 to get the inside scoop on the show and what she finds unique about musicals in general.
“So musicals are all about the little small jokes and gestures in the music and when you’re dancing it’s really important that you enhance those,” she said. “The music will stop and your foot will slam or you’ll do something weird with your hands to really enforce that inside
joke that comes in, loud boom next word, a loud boom end word.” The entire tone of a musical is changed by a simple clap of the hand or how someone walks “making the background music almost most important.” Comparing it to her own experiences in
plays, she remarks on how the music actually does the little jokes instead of the words, while with plays its only words. This whole second layer allows the audience to find meaning in the show when they sing the songs or replay dance numbers in their heads even
after leaving the theater. This musical only builds upon these basic observations with plays on words like urination and defecation, opening a door into the broad comic side of entertainment in addition to the musical. Every sarcastic and biting line to the cheezy and sweet ballads develops an atmosphere that can only be found in the medium of theater. You can catch this “creative, wacky, witfilled show” Nov. 15-17 at Casady’s Fee Theater. If slightly crude humor, subtle commentary on life and catchy music is what you love, than “Urinetown” is the show for you!
Hall honors ‘The American Dream’
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his past week, fourth graders took us on an enlightening and entertaining journey of our country’s early years during their production of “The American Dream.” In summarizing the interdisciplinary program, Lower School Music Director Katsumi Hagi-
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wara said, “‘The American Dream’ combines music, social studies, and drama to reinforce
important dates, facts, and ideas that have shaped America throughout its rich history, from the earliest explorers through the post Civil War Reconstruction.” Musical selections included “I Had a Dream,” “We Call It America,” “We the People,” and “Broken Dreams.”
Heritage Hall fourth graders pay tribute to America's early years in “The American Dream.”
Heritage Hall fourth grader Bauer Lewis.
Heritage Hall fourth grader Serena Lin.
Ann George named HOSA vice president
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OSA is an internationally reaching club that focuses on giving young students the leadership skills and technical knowledge they need
in order to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. HOSA is a student led organization, which means the great things HOSA does are all ideas from the next generation of healthcare professionals. Here at Putnam City North we have the honor of having an Oklahoma HOSA state officer, senior Ann George. Ann is the vice president for the Oklahoma chapter of HOSA.
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Religion
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God is present yesterday, today, tomorrow By Sheila Urton Crossings Community Church I have been reading through the Bible this year and have recently finished going through the Old Testament. I have enjoyed reading these passages because it has given me an even greater picture of who God is — his thoughts, his motives, his actions, his sovereignty, his love for us as his children, his attention to detail, his perfect plan for us, and his constant presence in our lives. A recent blog by Bob Russell, who is a former minister at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kty., described the daily journey of the sandgrouse, a bird that lives in the desert. I’m not usually interested in the habitats of birds, but this story really impacted me as a great example of just how much our God is a God of both the big picture and the small details. When their baby chicks are hatched, the male sandgrouse flies to find water for his offspring. Once he arrives at a watering hole, he quickly drinks for himself and then risks his life to pack up sufficient water to take back to the nest over 20 miles away. For several minutes the father sandgrouse sits in the pool soaking up enough water to supply essential hydration for his baby chicks. He has specially designed feathers that, somewhat like a sponge, absorb and retain moisture. While sitting, soaking in the pond, large predatory birds often swoop down and attack and devour any sandgrouse that becomes too casual, so he must be alert to the need to quickly escape at all times. It can take up to 15 minutes for the sandgrouse to absorb water in his unique feathers, the male
sandgrouse takes off toward his nest carrying as much as ¼ of his body weight in liquid. Once back home the father gently settles in the nest allowing the baby chicks to suck his feathers and receive enough moisture to sustain them one more day. The male sandgrouse repeats that journey every day for two months until the little ones are mature enough to fly to the watering hole on their own. I just love this! It not only shows God’s power as the ultimate creator, but it is such a great representation of the way God loves and cares for us down to the smallest of details. After reading this story, I was prompted to make a list of who I know God to be, not just from reading the Old Testament scriptures, and not just in relation to what he’s done for me personally, but as the God who shows himself to be present yesterday, today and in the future. God is: • The One who created the heavens and the earth — down to the smallest of details. • The One who gave grace upon grace to the Jewish people as they wandered through the wilderness. • The One who has built governments and crushed governments with one command. • The One who mourns with those who mourn and comforts those who weep. • The One who created a plan to include the giving of his only Son, Jesus, to die for you and for me–and then raised him from the dead so we could live with him for eternity. • The One who created the plan for 12 ordinary men to train with Jesus and be the first ones to deliver the gospel to the world. • The One who loves us so
much he takes the time to discipline us so we can become more like him. • The One who is always in control, even when there can be so many things in our lives that seem to be out of our control. • The One who cares enough about a small bird called a sandgrouse to design the perfect way for him to care for his feathered family. I could keep going with this list, but I don’t think I ever could finish listing the qualities of who God is — there are just too many! Revelation 1:8 gives one of the most powerful statements found in Scripture of who God is: “I am the Alpha and the Omega–the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come — the Almighty One.” That verse is so comforting and yet so powerful. Rest assured that our God — the God of the big picture and the small details, the God who created the sandgrouse and the creative way it has of caring for its chicks, the God who loves us more than our human minds can sometimes comprehend — is present, always was present, and will continue to be present and active as he works out his perfect plan for each one of us. Dear Lord God, We are in awe of your power, your sovereignty, and your creativity. As we go about our daily lives, help us remember you alone are God, and your plan for us and for this world you created is perfect, down to the smallest of details. Thank you for always being present in our lives and consistently revealing your power, love, and mercy to us. Amen.
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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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Maestro’s brilliant programming for Scissortail T
he grand finale of the Scissortail Park opening featured the OKC Philharmonic playing a concert of classical music on the big stage. Families and friends capped off their day of park activities by joining Philharmonic fans on the lawn for a free concert. Much of the music was nature-themed. We would guess that at least 50 percent of the audience of more than 5,000 had never attended a Philharmonic Classical concert. Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate programmed the concert brilliantly using classical compositions which are frequently used in movies. Much to the surprise to many in the audience, they knew the piece and hummed along with it. The children bounded to their feet and started dancing to the music. Examples are Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the
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Flowers from The Nutcracker, Delibes’ Flower Duet from Lakmé and the movie The Last Emperor, Berlioz’s Roman Carnival, and Copland’s Fanfare for the Modern Man. The orchestra played Firebird Finale by Stravinsky to close the show as the sunset streaked the sky with pink and fiery orange. What a great way to expose and develop a new and younger audience for the orchestra.
The number of sponsors recruited for the three day grand opening is staggering. Kudos to Maureen Hefferman and the Scissortail Foundation staff. Mayor David Holt practically lived at the park for four days and opened or introduced every event. The immense Love’s Travel Stops stage accommodated the entire OKC Philharmonic, which was presented by R.L. Sias. The civic and business leadership in OKC is incomparable. The work they do and the dollars they give have supported all the MAPs projects. This model of prepaying through a one-cent sales tax has transported OKC from a town people just drove through to an actual tourist destination. Many times I have visited with people who had planned a vacation to come to OKC because of all the activities available. From canal boat rides to whitewater rafting, OKC is now a tourist destination.
JM Middle School road to be completed in early October On our September 11th meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement with Oklahoma City Public Schools to construct a bus road at John Marshall Middle School. Our road crew has been working hard and have already finished the base lift. The project is scheduled for completion by early October. We hope that both parents and students (there are 900 students at John Marshall) reap the safety benefits from this bus pass project. Oklahoma City Public Schools says the primary benefit of this project will be safety due to reduced congestion. Student pickup and drop-off times (8:20-9:00 in the morning, and 2:30-3:00 in the afternoon) are especially crowded. The bus pass project will cut congestion in front of the school. Cars picking up students in the front of the school will be separated from busses. The bus loading will now be at the back of the
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Jacob Marino named Bishop McGuinness Student of the Month
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very month at all school mass, it is a Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School tradition that one senior is chosen as the Student of the Month. After celebrating mass,
senior Jacob Marino, was named September’s Student of the Month. Jacob was selected for his dedication and loyalty to the school! • The Speech and Debate team placed
second at the Edmond North tournament this past weekend. Regional qualifiers were: Catie Leonard and Clare Jordan —first place Dramatic Duet; Amy Schoelen — first place Standard Oratory; Samuel Wilson — first place Domestic Extemp Speaking; Neal Buck — first place Debate; Catie Leonard — first place Humorous Interp; William Janson — second place Original Oratory; Evyn Lehr and Lane Adkins — third place Dramatic
Duet; Paulina Covarrubias and Claire Duginski — third place Humorous Duet; and Madeline Camp — third place Debate. • Guest speaker Michelle Millben, who is the former White House Advisor to President Barack Obama, a CEO and a classically trained violinist and pianist spoke to our students last week. Michelle is the CEO and founder of Explanation Kids, a web-based platform that provides schools and parents with
thoughtful nonpartisan responses to kids tough questions about issues in our country. • Open House will be Sunday, Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m. All prospective parents and students are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, counselors, administrators, sponsors, and coaches regarding the many wonderful programs offered at Bishop McGuinness. This come and go event is offered for all grade school and middle school parents and students.
Placing at the Edmond North Speech and Debate Tournament were: Catie Leonard and Clare Jordan — first place Dramatic Duet; Amy Schoelen — first place Standard Oratory; Samuel Wilson — first place Domestic Extemp Speaking; Neal Buck — first place Debate; Catie Leonard —first place Humorous Interp; William Janson — second place Original Oratory; Evyn Lehr and Lane Adkins — third place Dramatic Duet; Paulina Covarrubias and Claire Duginski — third place Humorous Duet; and Madeline Camp — third place Debate.
PCN From Page 8 helped organize the State Leadership Conference and coordinated the local service project. I was also able to represent Oklahoma at the International Leadership Conference in Florida as a voting delegate. HOSA has allowed me so many great opportunities” George said. George also has duties like aiding in running chapter meetings with the President and attending the HOSA Fall Leadership Conference. Positions like George’s don’t come easily, and a lot of hard work was put into getting to the spot she’s in today. “I’ve been in HOSA since sophomore year through Francis Tuttle,” George said.
“Since then I have competed at HOSA competitions for the past two years and have won third place in Public Service Announcement and first place in Public Health, with some amazing teammates” George said. Along with many accomplishments to be proud of, the most important thing George has gotten out of HOSA is the ability to work and do good with her friends. “I love HOSA because of the amazing people I am surrounded by” George said. “Being able to watch people do what they love is something that brings me joy.” Ann George has been another example of the exceptional student body at Putnam City North, and will accomplish great things in her new role.
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An evening with Kristin Hannah
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Literary Voices Co-Chairman Heather Ross, author Kristin Hannah and Chairman Roberta Fields. During the event, the Lee B. Brawner Liftetime Achievement Award was presented to Cliff Hudson.
From left: Amanda Smith, Andrea Bumgarner, author Kristin Hannah and Bobbie and Melvin Smith during Literary Voices 2019. Hannah begun her career as an attorney, but became an author after attempting to publish a romance novel she and her late mother started writing together. All attendees received a copy of Hannah’s latest book, “The Great Alone,” which draws on her own knowledge of the Alaskan frontier as her parents co-founded what is now known as The Great Alaska Adventure Lodge.
Crystal Davidson, Teresa Eckles and Elizabeth Cooper.
From left: John Francis, Barbara Eskridge, Terri Cooper, Sue Francis and Lynn Fielding at Literary Voices. The featured author, Kristin Hannah wrote the international blockbuster, “The Nightingale,” which has been published in 43 languages and is in movie production.
Rondia Banks and Judson Temple.
Carroll and Karen Mayfield.
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OKIE hosts New York Times Best-Selling author Daniel Silva
With the UCO Boathouse as a stunning backdrop, CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel dazzles the crowd with funny quips about her husband NYT best-selling author Daniel Silva.
Renee Knox, Harrison Levy, former OKIE Executive Director Susan Robertson Ankeny and Chip Oppenheim have a minute to catch up at the dessert reception following the candid conversation between NYT best-selling author Daniel Silva and wife CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel.
Harrison and Elaine Levy pose for a pic with David Kallenberger during An evening with author Daniel Silva where they celebrated his recent No. 1 ranking on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
Peter and Susan Hoffman are joined by Nancy and Larry Herzell at the patron reception, anxiously awaiting Daniel Silva’s arrival.
Above: Proud OKIE President David Stanley and his wife Kim schmooze with their guests Cydney and Jason Clark at the Daniel Silva event. At left: OKIE Executive Director Edie Roodman surprises Senior Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Yvonne Kauger with a sparkle-lit birthday cupcake.
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Let ’s do the time warp again! Back by popular demand, one of Lyric’s biggest hits of all time returns in an all-new production! Whether you are a Rocky Horror virgin or it is a part of your soul, join us for “a night you will remember for a very—long—time!” The Rocky Horror Show is a humorous tribute to the science fiction
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muscle man named Rocky Horror, complete "with blond hair and a tan." Showing at Lyric at the Plaza, 1727 NW 16th St. from Oct. 9 to Nov. 2. Get tickets at lyrictheatreokc.com. Show contains adult content. No one under the age of 13 will be admitted.
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Victoria D. Costello, as next of friend of Isobela Dean Ayers-Gonzales has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Isobela Dean AyersGonzales to (b) Israel Dean AyersGonzales; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Ogden of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 14 day of November, 2019 at 1:30 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing.
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1277 C.S. 2900, Tuttle, OK 135 Acres in 12 tracts South of Tuttle on Cimarron Rd. to Sandrock Rd., west 1 mile to property.
/s/Elizabeth Warne (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
Tract 1 – Brick home on 9.18 acre, 2351 sqft home, 3bed 2 bath 2 car garage. Built in 2000. Metal Insulated shop with 2 overhead doors, she shed, lots of trees, in Tuttle School, rural water.
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Tract 2-12 – 5-23 acres, creeks and trees, come see to appreciate.
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International diesel tractor, Hustler zero-turn, lots of shop tools and 3pt equipment, house full of nice furniture, lots of outdoor ornaments.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2019-693 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Shirley White has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the above-named minor Montaz Jones, III, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge _____ Room 315 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 13 day of November 2019, at 3 o’clock P.M. at which time you may appear and show cause if any, why said Petition should not be granted. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 1 day of October, 2019. By /s/K. Coleman Judge of the District Court
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Coffee celebrates Brenda’s selection as Mother of the Year A simple conversation with Brenda McDaniel IS a party. Greeting me at the door of Connell Branan’s fabulous contemporary house, Brenda bubbled on. “Can’t find my phone that adjusts hearing aid volume so I can’t hear with all the conversations going on, had to wiggle like a snake to get my dressed zipped up, so getting out is hopeless and I may have to wear it all day, and I went to the wrong house for my own party!” You just can’t help but laugh. Connell and Lela Sullivan asked friends to join for coffee honoring Brenda as 2019 Oklahoma Mother of the Year. Often honored – and always deserving – Brenda is just a delight. Connell and Brenda stood on the amazing spiral metal staircase and gave a brief talk about this honor and many other Oklahoma women who had been so honored were there. Admiring the stunning art in Connell’s home were Anita Webb, Jane Gamble, Karen Luke, Pam Kanaly, Kris Frankfurt, Jill McDaniel, Jane Harlow and Carol Hall. Helping themselves to coffee and treats were Karen Mayfield, Linda Rodgers, Lida Elkins, Ann Johnstone, Helen Wallace, Vicki Gourley, Martha Bradshaw, SoRelle Fitzgerald, Gennie Johnson, Judy Love and Barbara Brou. • If I wrote that I went to the wedding of Jane Kelly, of JJ Kelly Bridal Store, wouldn’t you think, “Ohhh, the dress!” Jane didn’t disappoint as she married the man of her dreams Goddard Finley in what was a fairy tale gown. Hope my photos explain the exquisite colorful embroidery upon the layers of frothy fabric. Knowing
our dear friend, Jane, I know it must be the most cutting-edge fashion in bride’s wear. Jane, of legendary creativeness, chose a most imaginative wedding. Perfectly beautiful and traditional ceremony at Christ The King, a post-wedding champagne luncheon in the airy and lovely home in Muirfield they just built, and a pool party with band and grill treats late into the night at that clubhouse. Jane and Goddard met at a West Coast Swing dance competition – so you can imagine the fun. A most approachable bride, Jane waltzed over to her guests continually to be sure they were having fun. Telling me she was changing from the magnificent gown to crop pants for the pool party, I felt that is just so “Jane.” Beach towels and accommodations for changing clothes had been planned, but we-whohave-bathing-suitswith-long-sleeves, can only guess at the hour this fun ended. • Actually finding the location for a luncheon/lecture on the work of Brenda Kingery, left me tied in knots – my nonexistent directional abilities started when I tried to go the wrong way when being born. At OCU, precious Brooke Haneborg talked me down from my frazzle. She took time to show me how to navigate on Google maps, how to pull the app up and told me just to talk into the phone. She is funny and smart, and awfully kind as she didn’t call me an idiot. Thank you, cute young person. • Fussing with her
husband’s bow tie during the Fall SeventyFive Club dance was, well, she’d kill me, understandably, if I told you. HE (of the now perfectly straight tie) said to a group of friends, “When she tied my tie, she, said, ‘Lift up your chin skin so that I can see the tie’.” We all started whooping out loud. She turned red and insisted she didn’t mean it to sound like that. But she was at a loss to explain how that could have sounded differently. Chin skin is now a new term in my vocabulary. Waiters with libations on trays greeted guests to the dance, and we caught up with friends who had been here and there all summer. Planning the dance were Cindy and President Jim Hazelwood, and their result was lovely. New members invited to join were Charlie and Marilyn Bethea, Chris and Ruth Carey, Brooke and Kim Harry, Ralph and Susan McCoy, George and Cheryl Ramey, Richard and Jan Smith, Chuck and Susan Vose, and Greg and Roberta Roush. Looking beautiful and handsome around the room were Linda and Steve Slawson, Donna and Len Cason, Karen and Earl Ingram, Alecia and Kevin George, Mary Jo and Hank Tatum, Kay and Gates Oliver, Terry and Hank Bradley, Martha and Ron Bradshaw, Linda and Jim Lowe, Gennie and Bob Johnson, Karen and Bob Browne Cindy and Bob Barnard, Carleen and Jerry Burger, Joe Fallin and Linda Rooker, Helen and Pat Dailey, Elizabeth and Troy Wilson, Toby and Phil Walker, and Amalia and Paul Silverstein.
Susan Vose, Tom McDaniel and Chuck Vose. Chuck and Susan being new members of Seventy-Five Club.
Cindy and Jim Hazelwood, Jim being president of Seventy-Five Dance Club, on the evening of the Fall dance.
Brenda McDaniel was being honored as 2019 Oklahoma Mother of the Year, and Connell Branan and Lela Sullivan honored her with a coffee to celebrate.
- Photos by Joy Richardson
Linda Rodgers, Karen Luke, Annie Bohanon and Barbara Thompson gather to honor Brenda McDaniel.
Connell Branan and Lela Sullivan, hostesses, greet Martha Bradshaw.
Awww, Parents of lovely Jane, John and Dorothy Kelly, hug their bridedaughter.
Above: David and Nieko Harms dance at Jane and Goddard's wedding. At left: Mrs. and Mr. Goddard Finley.
In party finery are Kevin and Alecia George.
Clark and Liz Ward welcome Charlie Bethea into membership of Seventy-Five Club, Marilyn Bethea was with relatives in Seattle and Charlie attended so he wouldn't have to make his own dinner!
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