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OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 12 • Two Sections • 18 Pages July 26, 2019
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PC, OKC schools allow transfers while Deer Creek, Edmond do not By Sara Schlecht Student Intern
Getting ready Heritage Hall Lower School kindergarten teacher Meghan Thomason readies her classroom for the new school year. The first day of school for Heritage Hall students is Aug. 21. - Photo by Ron Vavak
Eight Fridaylanders earn National Merits By Rose Lane Editor Eight Fridayland students have been named winners of National Merit college-sponsored scholarships. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of
undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. The total number of college-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients in the 2019 competition to about 4,100. Our winners are: • Mitchell L. Grantham, Crossings Christian School,
National Merit University of Oklahoma Scholarship. Possible career field: Engineering. • Sabrina Maria Lopez, Bishop McGuinness, National Merit University of Southern California Scholarship.
As the beginning of the school year approaches, public schools in Fridayland, as well as surrounding districts, will be opening their doors to students. Some of these students are residents of the respective districts, while others transfer from another district. The Putnam City School Board approved the transfer of 107 students into the district for the 2019-2020 school year. An additional 117 students requested such a transfer but had their requests denied or withdrawn. The approved students come from surrounding school districts, including Oklahoma City, Edmond, Piedmont and Yukon, according to Joe Ellis, director of student services. The Oklahoma State Department of Education allows transfers upon school board approval in the receiving district. No tuition is required. “We have an incredible school district, and some people are willing to drive to our district for their child to be able to take advantage of some of our offerings,” Ellis said. Oklahoma City Public Schools allow transfers between schools in the district and to outof-district students, according to documents See SCHOOLS, Page 3
See MERITS, Page 5
Deer Creek educator is finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Deer Creek’s Jena Nelson is among the 12 finalists for Oklahoma’s next Teacher of the Year. Nelson teaches English at Deer Creek Middle School. She has been an educator for 14 years and has held her current position for two years. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister made the announcement.
“These 12 individuals represent the highest standard of education in our state and are exceptional examples of the tremendous impact one person can make in the lives of kids,” said Hofmeister. “Their use of innovative instructional strategies and their demonstrated ability to forge meaningful relationships with students and families demonstrate their
commitment to the success of every child in their classroom. We are proud of their success, and they are deserving of this important honor.” The announcement came at Southmoore High School, the last of five regional sites for EngageOK on the Road, a free summer conference series by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).
QC doc also a sleuth, writer By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Court Justice Yvonne Kauger writes in the foreword. A Quail Creek “We are given a close-up look at early physician/novelist is also a persistent amaaviation, the oil business, the suffragette teur sleuth who has written a non-fiction movement, religious book about the lynchintolerance, conspiraHOLLINGSWORTH cy, politics, education, mob murder of his grandfather in souththe Underground western Oklahoma 95 years Railroad, racism, the Civil War ago. and civil rights, the formal “Killing Albert Berch” by recognition of osteopathy, burlesque, the Ku Klux Klan, the Alan Berch Hollingsworth (Pelican Publishing Co., 302 pp) impeachment of a governor, a is “a potpourri of history and mystery,” Oklahoma Supreme See AUTHOR, Page 3
All finalists were named teachers of the year for their respective districts and selected after their application packets were reviewed by a panel of educators, legislators and members of business and nonprofit organizations. The 2020 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year will be named Sept. 17 in a ceremony at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.
Beginning July 1, 2020, the honoree is to assume full-time Teacher of the Year duties, which include speaking engagements and serving as Oklahoma’s teacher ambassador, encouraging others to enter or remain in the profession. The 2019 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, Becky Oglesby of Yukon, continues to tour the state until July 2020.
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Rescue Dog of the Week Tilly is approximately 8-months-old and a beautiful Malanois mix. She weighs about 35 pounds and is a sweet dog. She has been at The Village shelter for about 8 weeks and is spending too much of her puppyhood incarcerated. Her history is unknown as she was brought in by citizens who found her on Penn and Britton. They brought her home and said she was a nice dog. For more information on how to see her, go to The Village Animal Control Facebook page or call Bryan Balenseifen, ACO at The Village at 751-9518. The shelter is closed weekends.
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Election news
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Ann Felton Gilliand and husband Bob invited friends to their home to meet 5th District Republican Congressional Candidate Terry Neese. They are shown with campaign volunteers Marina Budzisz, left, John George, right.
Meet Terry Neese
Hostess Jeaneen Naifeh, right, with former Mayor Ron Norick and Terry Neese at a party for Neese in the Naifeh home.
Kole and Brianne Kenenmer, and her father Quail Creek Bank’s Alan Webb.
Harding names top teacher The Harding Charter Preparatory High School Teacher-of-theYear is Tom Kindinger. He has been with Harding Charter Prep 13 years and over the years he has taught advanced KINDINGER science, math, economics and engineering courses. Along with having four or more course preparations every year, he sponsors an after-school chess club and is the school's tennis coach. Kindinger was named for this honor by his colleagues who overwhelming voted for him, Steven Stefanick, Harding Charter Prep. principal said.
News
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AUTHOR From Page 1 precedent-setting opinion by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and two miraculous cures of breast cancer.” The book’s subject was the author’s maternal grandfather who was murdered in the lobby of a hotel in Marlow that was owned and operated by Albert and Lula Berch. The hotel was flourishing in the midst of an oil boom and Berch hired a Negro porter, Robert Johnigan, because “no whites in town, boys or men, were willing to stoop to shine another man’s shoes.” But blacks weren’t welcome in Marlow at that time, nor in many other Oklahoma communities. Racism was pervasive in Oklahoma, as demonstrated by the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. After just 10 days the “social experiment” in Marlow failed, “the peril too great,” Hollingsworth writes. Threats of lynching were expressed openly.
SCHOOLS From Page 1 on its website. Applications must be submitted through the Office of Student Services. Edmond Public Schools do not accept transfer students from other districts, according to the district’s website. Within the district, parents may request an elementary school trans-
In Dec. 17, 1923, Johnigan resigned and told Berch he was headed back to Duncan on the next train out of town; Berch wrote Johnigan a check for his 10 days of labor. But just as the porter was preparing to leave, a hotel guest who arrived from Norman “called out asking if anyone was available” to shine his shoes. Although he had quit a short time earlier, Johnigan “did not hesitate” to offer his services. Shortly after sundown a mob stormed into the hotel lobby. One of them, Elza “Roy” Gandy, yanked Johnigan away from the foot of the shoe shine chair and began beating him with a stick, a witness testified. Berch rushed to Johnigan’s defense and struck the assailant. Moments later Marvin Kincannon fired a single fatal bullet into Berch’s chest at pointblank range, then shot Johnigan twice, witnesses testified. Kincannon was convicted not of murder but of firstdegree manslaughter in the death of Berch and was sentenced to 25 years in the state penitentiary at McAlester, but
fer, but students must attend the middle school and high school in their residential area. Students who live in the district of Oakdale may enter Edmond schools upon their freshman year of high school. An exception to the restriction on out-of-district transfers exists for the children of certified employees of Edmond Public Schools who live outside district bound-
served just 11 years; he spent the rest of his life in Marlow after his release from prison. Gandy, the son of a Marlow policeman, was convicted of manslaughter for inciting the mob, attacking Johnigan, and supplying the pistol that was used in the slayings; he received a seven-year prison sentence. Hollingsworth said he spent approximately five years researching and writing the book. He said he investigated the incident because “many blanks” remained in the story of the double murder. For example, the trial transcript from Stephens County was missing until Justice Kauger eventually discovered it in Oklahoma City. During his research Hollingsworth discovered several interesting details about his family. For example, in 1920 a distant relative, Della, shot and killed a cousin who murdered her husband and left her a widow with eight children. Della was acquitted “under the age-old precedent of an eye for an eye,” he reports.
aries. Deer Creek Public Schools have a similar policy, as the district does not allow transfer students unless
they are the children of employees, according to Lenis DeRieux of DCPS’s human resources and communications office.
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Energy FC ends short road trip Saturday at Tacoma Oklahoma City Energy FC ends its short two-match road trip this Saturday at the Tacoma Defiance. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. Oklahoma time. OKC returns home to open August with a pair of Saturday contests, starting Aug. 3 against turnpike rival Tulsa Roughnecks fol-
lowed by an Aug. 10 matchup against Fresno FC. Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. at Taft Stadium. Single-game tickets range from $11-79 and are available by calling 235-KICK or visiting energyfc.com. The Greens also have two Friday road matches on Aug. 16 at Portland and Ag. 30 at Real Monarchs, bookending a home match Aug. 24 against Austin. SWITCHBACKS DOWN ENERGY FC Switchbacks FC defeated Energy FC 10 at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs Saturday night. Ismaila Jome’s second-half goal proved to be the difference, as OKC was unable to get on the scoresheet despite creating several great chances.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Saturday, July 27 Energy FC at Tacoma Defiance, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 Tulsa Roughnecks at Energy FC, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 Fresno FC at Energy FC, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 Energy FC at Portland Timbers 2, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 Austin Bold at Energy FC, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 Energy FC at Real Monarchs SLC, 9 p.m.
Jome put the hosts ahead in the 51st minute. After controlling the ball at the top corner of the penalty area, Jome cut inside onto his right foot and beat Laurendi with a low drive to the far post. The Greens nearly responded immediately and did find the back of the net, although Deshorn Brown was ruled offside after he coralled a deflection on Alvin Jones’ shot.
Brown had another great opportunity in the 65th minute after being played through clear on goal, but his powerful, right-footed effort was right at Switchbacks goalkeeper Andre Rawls. Also last week, Energy FC suffered a 3-2 loss to Reno 1868 on Wednesday at Taft Stadium. Zach Carroll and Omar Jones scored a goal each for Oklahoma City. – From energyfc.com
Dodgers play host to Memphis on Friday in weekend series opener The Oklahoma City Dodgers return home this Friday against Memphis to open a three-game weekend series at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Friday’s game starts at 7:05 p.m. and features Hometown Heroes night along with the Friday night firework show. On Saturday, the Dodgers and Redbirds set for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch with the game featuring Marvel Super Hero Night and Integris Home Run for Life honorees. The teams end their three-game set on Sunday at 6:05 p.m. Single-game tickets start at $13 and are available at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark box office and at www.okcdodgers.com.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Friday, July 26 Memphis at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 27 Memphis at OKC Dodgers, 7:05 p.m. Sunday, July 28 Memphis at OKC Dodgers, 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 OKC Dodgers at Salt Lake, 8:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 OKC Dodgers at Salt Lake, 8:05 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 OKC Dodgers at Salt Lake, 8:05 p.m.
Oklahoma City ends the month with a three-game series July 30-Aug. 1 at Salt Lake City, Utah. Last weekend, the Dodgers (46-54) earned an important 3-0 sweep against San Antonio, culminating in a 12-8 victory on Sunday at Chicksaw Bricktown Ballpark.
OKC scored at least one run in the opening five innings to build a 10-4 advantage. Edwin Rios went 3for-5 with a double and solo home run in the fourth inning. Connor Joe and Heibert Ruiz also belted two-run home runs in the victory. – From okcdodgers.com
Business
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Open house Laura Lynn’s Home Care team members, from left, Laura Hicks, Jane Davis, Courtny Steward and Lori Brasel, RN pause for a picture during the open house festivities. The company has moved to a new office on May Avenue.
Chip Carter takes helm of Cristo Rey C risto Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School announced that Chip Carter, an Oklahoma City PR executive with a background in public affairs, aerospace and real estate development, has been selected to be the school’s new president. Carter will be the chief executive officer of the new Catholic high school that is beginning its second year of operations and is expected to have approximately 215 total students enrolled when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 26. “We conducted a thorough presidential search, garnering a number of highly talented applicants from Oklahoma and around the country, and are very pleased to have found Chip,” Cristo Rey OKC Board Chairman Don Greiner said. “Chip brings extensive experi-
MERITS From Page 1 Possible career field: Medicine. • Emily H. Tompkins, Heritage Hall, National Merit Vanderbilt University Scholarship. Possible career field: Economics. • Austin R. White, Deer Creek High School,National Merit Baylor University Scholarship. Possible career field: Electrical engineering. • Patrick G. Martinez, Mount St. Mary, National Merit Texas A & M Scholarship. Possible career field: Electrical engineering. • Madison T. Ernst, Bishop McGuinness, National Merit Marquette University Scholarship. Possible career field: Science journalism. • Pramela Gotti-
ence working within Oklahoma City’s business community, which is critical in securing our Corporate Work Study Partners, but he also brings fantastic communication skills, a commitment to Catholic education and, most importantly, a heart for Christ.” Cristo Rey OKC is the 33rd school out of a national network of 37 schools. Designed for low-income students who cannot afford traditional private or parochial schools, Cristo Rey schools combine a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with a unique Corporate Work
Study Program where students work five days per month at a local business which has partnered with the school in order to help pay their tuition. “I am honored to have been selected by our board to lead what I think is one of the most innovative and impactful education models anywhere,” Carter said. “I also feel blessed to have the opportunity to join the incredible group of teachers and staff who get to work with our kids and help transform lives. Our rigorous classes, combined with the Corporate Work Study Program, are giving students the kind of opportunities many didn’t even know how to dream of.” Cristo Rey OKC is located on the campus of OSU-OKC and currently employs a faculty and staff of 25.
pati, Heritage Hall, National Merit University of Oklahoma Scholarship. Possible career field: Medicine. • Alejandro LozanoDeAos, Oklahoma
School of Science and Mathematics, National Merit University of Oklahoma Scholarship. Possible career field: Veterinary medicine.
CHIP CARTER
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE
Through July 28 • ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Disney’s classic musical “Beauty and the Beast” presented by KidsAlive! of Oklahoma City in The Auditorium at The Douglass, 600 N. High Ave. Ticket prices range from $10-$20. Schedules and ticket details can be found online at kidsaliveokc. org or by calling (405) 6378528.
July 23-28 • Summer at the Civic
Based on real people aboard the legendary ship, Titanic is a stunning and stirring production. Lyric’s production will feature a cast of over 120 voices and lavish orchestra elevating Titanic’s soaring score to amazing heights. For tickets, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org or call (405) 524-9312.
Aug. 8-31• The Book of Will
Shakespeare at the Paseo performs Lauren Gunderson’s look at Shakespeare’s First Folio in a lively, funny, poignant love letter to theatre and the printed word. Showing at the Paseo, indoors!
CONCERTS
July 28 • Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper and Halestorm perform at the Zoo Amphitheatre with guests Halestorm. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and gates open at 5:30. VIP packages available.
Aug. 1 • BUSH and LIVE
See Bush and Live in concert for their Altimate Tour, with special guest Our Lady Peace at the Zoo Amphitheatre. All tickets are gen-
July 30 – Aug. 19 • HAMILTON
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hiphop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Recurring weekly at the Civic Center Music Hall. Visit okcciviccenter.com for details. eral admission. VIP tickets available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and concert begins at 6:30. Visit the amphitheatre website for details.
The Mighty O.A.R. Summer Tour 2019 comes to the Jones Assembly Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. O.A.R. in concert with American Authors. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Roger's Senior Center, 3501 Pat Murphy Dr. is every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. No previous dance experience needed. Taught by Eileen Hetherington. Make new friends and get some great exercise dancing to your favorite tunes at the Will Rogers Park and Horticultural Gardens. Ages 50 and up. Call (405) 255-8366 for information.
FAMILY FUN
THIS WEEKEND
Aug. 6 • O.A.R.
Aug. 3 • Cat Video Festival
CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available at select venues and raises awareness for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations and shelters to best serve cats in the area. Festival is from 7-10 p.m. at Myriad Gardens.
SENIORS
July 31 • Line Dancing
Beginner's Line Dancing for Seniors at Will
July 27 • Block 23 & Patio
Block 23 of the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel launches The Weekend Vibes soirées, taking place at 1 N. Broadway Ave., on Saturday, July 27 from 6-10 p.m., featuring celebrity DJ, Cat Ouellette. Space is limited. First come, first served policy.
July 26-28 • OKC Dodgers
The Oklahoma City Dodgers take on the Memphis Redbirds Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Friday and Saturday night at 7:05 p.m., and Sunday at 6:05 p.m. Friday fireworks and Saturday night’s highlight is Marvel Super Hero Night. Contact the ballpark for tickets and information.
Monarch Madness at OKC Zoo Over forty organizations, including the Zoo, have teamed up to form the Oklahoma Monarch and Pollinator Collaborative, called Okies for Monarchs. The organization’s goal is to encourage the planting of monarchfriendly plants throughout the state. Oklahoma cities are taking the initiative to plant wildflowers along highways and replace native trees and flowers after major construction projects. As part of this effort, the Zoo recently awarded grants to Oklahoma schools to establish their own monarch gardens and to train teachers on how to incorporate their new gardens into their classes. Interested in volunteering to help with the Monarch Madness 5K/Fun Run? Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of roles and will receive service hour documentation and two admission tickets to the OKC Zoo for their time. To learn more or to sign up, email volunteers@okczoo.org. At the ZooZeum through September 14, Follow the Monarchs is a traveling art display featuring thousands of paper butterflies mimicking the monarch migration. The exhibit also features butterfly-themed art created by local artists. The ZooZeum is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
To learn more about these and other happenings, call (405) 424-3344 or visit okczoo.org.
As the largest, walk-through outdoor butterfly garden in Oklahoma, the garden is a beautiful collection of more than 15,000 plants fashioned to sustain the complete life cycle of butterflies.
OKC Zoo hosts Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is partnering with Oklahoma Forestry Services to celebrate the 75th birthday of America’s favorite fire prevention personality, Smokey Bear. Join the celebration on Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Zoo’s Oklahoma Trails, Big Rivers Building.
The OKC Zoo’s grizzly and black bears will receive their own birthday cakes created by their caretakers as part of the festivities. Smokey Bear’s birthday party will feature Oklahoma Forestry Services firefighters, fire prevention information, fun Smokey giveaways, birthday cake—and of course, the bear himself! Meet Smokey Bear and get a photo with the birthday bear. Grizzly bear brothers, Will and Wiley, will receive their enrichment treats at 10:30 a.m. and the black bears, Maynard and Woody, will enjoy their goodies at 11 a.m. Both the grizzly and black bear enrichment sessions will be viewable from inside the Big Rivers Building. All event activities are free with regular Zoo admission. For 75 years, Smokey Bear has been educating the public about fire prevention and the importance of protecting America’s wild places from unwanted, human-caused fire. Smokey, one of the most beloved ambassadors of our time, and his signature catchphrase, “Only you can prevent wildfires,” are truly iconic. His message of wildfire prevention is the center of the longest-running PSA campaign in our nation’s history.
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WSKY, Q and Blues to benefit Classen School of Advanced Studies Fine whiskeys, tastes and tunes await attendees of WSKY, Q and Blues, Oklahoma’s premier whiskey tasting event benefiting Classen School of Advanced Studies. The Aug. 23 event will feature more than 60 premium whiskey tastings, a whole hog BBQ feast and craft cocktails by Volare and Stag Lounge. Justin Echols & The Papa Midnite Blues Band will provide live entertainment. The event will feature auction items including experience packages, art and jewelry.
WSKY, Q and Blues is hosted by the Onward Oklahoma Foundation, established by Mark Mann and Marc Brockhaus to raise funds and resources for Oklahoma-based nonprofits serving children and education. “This year we’re also introducing a VIP Experience,” said Brockhaus, an Oklahoma City attorney. “Our VIP guests will enjoy a complimentary cigar, appetizers and flights of premium whiskeys presented by Dewayne Poor.” The VIP Experience takes place at 7 p.m.
“This event is a great opportunity for Oklahomans to come together in support of our students and educators,” said Mann, a community leader and Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education member. “Not only does it benefit some amazing students, but it is sure to be a fun-filled evening for our guests.” This is the fourth year for the fundraiser, previously known as Bourbon, BBQ and Blues. Since its creation, the event raised more than
$125,000. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Classen School of Advanced Studies. WSKY, Q and Blues is at Dunlap Codding, 609 W. Sheridan. Tickets start at $100 per person and sponsorships are $1,500 per table. The VIP Experience, limited to 20 guests, is available for $250. Tickets can be purchased online at wskyqblues2019. eventbrite.com. For additional information, contact Nicole at Epic Events at (405)706-7484 or Nicole@EpicEventsOK.com.
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Honk if you love Jesus By Walker Moore The Baptist Messenger I was born and raised in the state of Missouri; our state is called the Show Me State. We got that name because in the early days, we Missourians were rural farmers, and we didn’t cotton to all that highfalutin’, slick, double-tongued city folk talk. So the bottom line was to put up or shut up; just “show me.” Now the state of Missouri is a beautiful place, and we have a lot of caves — over 6,400. I think the only state that has more than we do is Tennessee, and they advertise that they have close to 10,000. Now I am not sure how close to 10,000 their total comes; it might be only 9,501, and they just rounded it up. Being from Missouri, I need you to show me how close to 10,000 you are. Coming back from a family reunion, I decided to visit a cave I hadn’t been to in 50 years, Bridal Cave. The young guide told me that they have opened more of the cave now, and I would get to see a lot of new things. It was great, but I noticed the old part and the new part look a whole lot alike, except in the new part, the stalactites are a quarter of an inch longer. Many years ago, there was a feud in our state about which was the best cave to visit. Two of the caves had a knock-down drag-out. The competition was between Meramec Caverns and Onondaga Caves, only 24 miles apart. Meramec claimed that Jesse James and his gang hid
out there and supposedly left behind trunks and trinkets that you see as you enter the cave. Onondaga Caves, down the road, was reported to have been discovered by the great American frontiersman, Daniel Boone. Good guy versus bad guy, the war waged on: Which cave was the best to see? The feud took place on billboards across America as each cave made “bigger and better” claims. Thousands of tourists checked out both caves to see which one was really the best. Now, as a born and bred Missourian, I think I smell something fishy. Since both caves were owned by the same man, Lester Dill, who also happened to own an advertising and billboard company, I believe he pulled off one of the greatest publicity stunts our state has ever seen. Neither cave won; the only winner was Mr. Dill, and he laughed all the way to the bank. But Mr. Dill invented something else: the bumper sticker. Before 1927, there were no bumper stickers, because there were no bumpers. In 1927, the Model A came out with a bumper, and people started decorating them with signs and flags, all attached with wire or string. In 1940, Mr. Dill came up with the idea of putting adhesive on the back of a small sign, and the modern-day bumper sticker was born. As you drove into the parking lot of Mr. Dill’s Meramec Carven and disappeared into the cave, someone would come along and plaster a “Meramec Cavern — Jesse James’ Hideout” bumper
sticker on the rear bumper of your car. And soon, thousands upon thousands of these minibillboards were passing each other on the highway. I tell you all this just to tell you a story about my mom. She was excited when Christian bumper stickers became popular. These were the forerunners of Christian T-shirts, jewelry and tattoos. She bought a “Honk if You Love Jesus” bumper sticker and plastered it on the rear bumper. Only a day or two later, I was riding along with her when we came to a red light. As we were waiting for the light to turn green, the car behind us started blowing its horn. My mom looked into the rearview mirror and said, “Can’t the lady behind us see the light is red?” The lady must have really loved Jesus; she started honking even more. “I wish that lady would calm down!” Mom said. Finally, the light turned green, and Mom gunned the car as she muttered under her breath, “Can’t believe how much that lady honked her horn!” “Mom, you do have a bumper sticker on your car that says, ‘Honk if You Love Jesus,’” I reminded her. Only then did she realize what the lady was telling her. To this day, when I see a bumper sticker, I remember: If we have Jesus plastered all over the outside of us, we had better make sure the inside of us looks like Jesus … or, for a Missourian, just “show me.” ••• “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (James 1:22).
July 26 Ed Aust Gene Allen Lisa Barrowman Lisa Blackburn Anne Dalton Jack Irwin Luelsa LaRue Roy Love, Jr. Stanton Young July 27 Brent Beebe David Conrady Sue Davis Kim Harrell Micah Kersh Dan Markus Connie Root Laura Shelley Shelle Sims Sunny Vo Kathryn L. Wertz July 28 Carrie Abrams Christy Arnold Tracy Cooks Suzanne Ellis Polly Griffin Evelena Hoback Steven Huffman Kevin Lafalier Elizabeth Price July 29 Cindy Batt Shane Chucoski Amy Hartwig Larson Keso Tucker McHugh Mitzi Shultes Terry Stradal
Mireille Taft Robert Thompson III July 30 Lori Baker Brandon Bethea Chelsea Clark Conner Coles Jonathan Cromwell Daren Mack Shea Mosley Morgan Sandefer July 31 Bret Barrowman Robert Cooke Cameron Enteshary Kelsy Lynn Foskin Lauren Nicole Foskin Christopher Hendee John McCharen Glynne Mildren Amy Smith Rick Snyder Kerrie Thompson Miles Tolbert Justice Villa August 1 James Baker Katie Bridges Anna Cornwell Danielle Griffiths Denise Houston Russell Hunter Quinniece Jackson Michael Ridener Cassidy Saunders Jacque Stansell Christian Woodside Clare Woodside John Woodside
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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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Lessons Learned From A Divided Region A letter from Kosovo and Serbia (Editors note: My friends shared this email with OKC FRIDAY and we received permission to reprint it. It illustrates something both of our political parties should consider.) ••••• Mirëmëngjes (Albanian for ‘Good Morning’) from Pristina, Kosovo! For the past five weeks, I have been traveling around Southeastern Europe trying to make sense of cultures much different than my own. It’s no secret to say that things are very different over here. (For one, the wifi is terrible!) But that didn’t slow us down at all. There are many things that I miss about American culture such as organization, timeliness, and honestly, disposable income. The people here in Kosovo are
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some of the poorest in Europe. Even though the people are highly educated, unemployment is still very high and the Kosovo economy is struggling. If it wasn’t for the high European fashion sense they have, I might think I was somewhere in Africa. (I don’t believe that’s a politically correct term, but hopefully you understand what I’m saying.) The biggest shock is seeing the cultural tensions not just in Kosovo, but many Balkan states. The number of cultures, religions and ethnicities mixing in this area would make any historian or anthropologist’s head spin. I didn’t live through most of the Yugoslav Wars, but most of our courses here at the American University in Kosovo focus on the fall of Yugoslavia, and how former communist nations have evolved since in the 1990s. Seeing the hatred that still runs deep through the veins of Kosovars and Serbians is difficult to witness. Knowing my own ancestors are of Serbian descent, I try to approach the divide impartially, but the Serbians are some tough nuts to crack. In the 1990s, the Serbian government committed extensive war crimes including genocide in the region, and most people have not forgiven the country. To this day, Serbians do not like Americans (who are aligned with the Kosovar government) and our American group has a hard time traveling in Serbian areas with Kosovar students (who, by-the-way, love Americans after the US-led bombings in 1999 that led to Kosovo liberation). That being said, no one’s hands are truly clean. Just this past week the Prime Minister of Kosovo was summoned to The Hague’s International Court of Justice under charges of ethnic cleansing and war crimes.
Perhaps the biggest problem I see here is that of reconciliation and diversity. Much like the Israelis and Palestinians, the people in this region have been fighting each other for so long, it seems they forgot what the original argument was. Most of the Yugoslav War took place in the 1990s, and because of that people have fresh memories of the atrocities committed not-so-long ago. Rather than learning to accept people for who they are, many citizens in the Balkans believe that the best solution is to further divide up the territory into separate groups for Albanians, Croatians, Serbians, Bosniaks, and other ethnic groups. Basically…it’s a little bit of a nightmare. I sometimes take for granted in the United States how many different cultures interact in one big melting pot, and how we try our very hardest to accept people for who they are and reconcile our differences. Can you image if all the Trump-supporting states and the democratic states separated and created two independent Americas? It would be terrible! I may not support some of the policies of the republican party, but I still believe in the ideals of tolerance, acceptance, and forgiveness above all. My experiences abroad have made me more proud to be an American, even if our political, education, and welfare systems aren’t perfect. It makes me happy to know that our American melting pot prioritizes acceptance over exclusion, and celebrates our flaws and differences rather than shielding them from the world. Jessica Bennett Senior at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Granddaughter of Fridaylanders Carol and Gary Sander
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Red, White and Boom!
- Photos by Rose Lane
Above: Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt learns to conduct the OKC Philharmonic from Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate during the annual Red, White and Boom concert at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The Fourth of July eve performance features patriotic music and fireworks. At left: Cheryl and little Annelise White sport their best red, white and blue.
Enjoying a VIP hamburger and hot dog dinner before the concert are, above, Larry and Donita Thomas, and at right, Jan and Dr. Richard Smith.
Chamber’s annual State of the State Luncheon is Wednesday The Northwest OKC Chamber will host its annual State of the State Luncheon on Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gaillardia Country Club, 5300 Gaillardia Blvd. “Every year the State of the State Legislative Lunch-
eon gives our members an opportunity to talk directly with our elected Representatives and Senators, to hear their reports on the last session and discussion on the most important issues, and to ask questions,” Jill McCartney, NWC OKC
Chamber president and CEO, said. “It is our biggest luncheon of the year and the highlight of the summer.” The audience hear from Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat and House Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols, as well as each
member of the Northwest OKC delegation. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions. As there is a full program, food service will begin at 11:35 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:50 a.m. The cost is $35 for
members and $40 for nonmembers through July 26. Sponsorship of a table of Eight is $300. There will be no registration after July 26. For more information and to register, visit www.nwokc. com.
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Children’s Hospital Foundation
CHF Yard Party
- Photos by Rose Lane
The Children’s Hospital Foundation’s Innovative Board teamed up with the Craft Brewers Association to host the Second Annual Yard Party at the Yard in downtown OKC. Sampling beers are, above, Jackson Lisle, Colbi Beam and Whitney Pence, at right, Kaelynn Knoernschild and Gus Gagliardi.
Melissa Patrick, Sammi Rettig and Amber Dryden soak up the sun at the Yard while supporting the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Above: Elaina Luecke and Steven Carr brought their rescue dog Sampson. At left: Sporting their pretzel necklaces are Jessica Coats, Lindsay Colley and Kryspin Sopkiw.
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Parents can help to reignite students’ passion for learning Students may need some time to adjust at the beginning of a new school year. Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year and it might be unfair to expect kids to seamlessly slip back into their more regimented lives as students. While some early school year sluggishness might be normal, that should wear off pretty quickly. If not, and students appear to be struggling to get motivated for their schoolwork, parents can try various strategies that should help reignite youngsters’passions for learning. • Make your home more school-friendly. Summer is a relaxing time of year when parents have a tendency to relax rules around the house. But come the school year, parents must make sure their homes are as conducive to studying as possible. Resist the urge to turn the television on each night so students are not distracted from their studies. Keep the home quiet so students are motivated to focus on their studies. • Encourage participation in extracurricular activities. Various studies have examined the relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance. A 2002 study published in the journal Sociology of Education found that participation in extracurricular activities is associated with improved grade point average, increased college attendance and reduced absenteeism. The link between participation in extracurricular activities and
improved academic performance is still in need of study, but such participation may help children acclimate to the structure of the school year more quickly than they might if they do not participate in such activities. • Encourage curious youngsters. Kids are curious, and fostering that curiosity can be a great way for parents to get their kids excited about learning. Whether it's during the school year and part of their curriculum or on summer break, encourage kids to engage in subjects that interest them. As kids learn more about the topics and subjects that interest them, they may develop a passion for learning that they can then take with them to the classroom. • Express an interest in the subjects children are studying. Another way to motivate students at the dawn of a new school year is to express an interest in the subjects they're studying. Ask questions about their studies and encourage them to share their thoughts and opinions. Engaging students about the subjects they're studying can motivate them to explore those subjects more deeply than they otherwise might. Motivating kids to be excited about their schoolwork at the dawn of a new school year can sometimes be difficult. But parents can employ various strategies that can help their children readjust to life in the classroom and motivate them to perform to the best of their abilities.
Parents can employ various strategies that can help their children readjust to life in the classroom and motivate them to perform to the best of their abilities.
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Places to turn to for help with homework Homework has long been a way to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom and ensure that the learning process continues when students leave school each day. A recent survey of teachers conducted by the University of Phoenix College of Education found that high school teachers assign about 17.5 hours of homework each week (3.5 hours per class), middle school teachers assign about 3.2, and elementary school teachers assign about 2.9 hours per week. Thanks to ever-evolving curriculums and new problem-solving methodologies — particularly in mathematics — parents may no longer have the expertise to help their children with their homework, leading to confusion and frustration. So where does a parent and student turn when homework has become challenging? Students who are struggling should not feel embarrassed about the fact that homework has become an issue. Such students should speak with their parents, teachers or school counselors if they are having difficulty with their homework. Such discussions alert teachers that there are potential issues. Teachers can be important resources because they can give specific advice on assignments or strategies for tackling complex processes. Next up, students and parents can consult with older students who have already “been there, done that” in terms of assignments. Oftentimes high school and college students volunteer their time for
Students should speak with their parents, teachers or school counselors if they are having difficulty with their homework.
community service hours. Ask at the local library or at schools in town if older students offer homework help. Families also can do their best to make the environment at home conducive to homework. Scholastic suggests setting up a schedule that includes a time indicating when assignments must be completed. In addition, setting up a quiet, distraction-free zone for doing homework can help kids concentrate on their assignments. Students can tackle harder assignments first, as they will likely take the bulk of the time, and then move on to the easier assignments. If homework is taking a long time to complete, parents can speak to teachers about when it might be alright to offer youngsters some extra help. If these homework helpers are ineffective, families can hire private tutors who can work on homework with the student and reinforce classroom lessons.
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August 2019 1 New Teacher In-Service @ BMCHS 7 9th Grade Orientation 8 Orientation (10th grade, 8-11 a.m.; 11th grade 12:30-3:30 p.m.) 9 Orientation (12th grade 8-11 a.m.) 12 First Day of School 15 All School Mass Holy Day Assumption of Mary 17 Mean Green Fling, 7-9 p.m. (Registration @ 6:30 p.m.) 20 Back to School Night (11th and 12th parents) @ 6:30 p.m. 24 Trivia Night, 5:30-9 p.m. 27 Back to School Night (9th and 10th parents) @ 6:30 p.m.
August 2019 5 Preseason Sports Begin 19 UD Registration, Freshman orientation, LD Registration 20 UD Orientation 21 LD, MD, UD classes begin
August 2019 18 Freshmen Orientation and New US Parent Meeting 19 ECC and LS Orientation and LS Back-to-School Night 20 MS Orientation and US Last-Minute Details Day 21 First Day of School 26 MS Back-to-School Night 27 US Back-to-School Night 29 ECC Back-to-School Night
September 2019 2 No School — Labor Day 13 Beat Kelley Beatdown 10 All School Mass 11 Grandparents Day 18 Sr. Retreat @ CPC 19 Homecoming Dance, 8-10 p.m. 20 No School — Archdiocesan In-Service 20 Football Homecoming 24 Parent Classroom Night @ 6:30 p.m. October 2019 8 All School Mass 9 Sophomore Retreat @ BMCHS 16 PSAT 18 No School — Fall Break 26 STS Testing, 8 a.m.-noon 31 Halloween/CFD Assembly, AM Assembly 31-Nov. 21 Canned Food Drive kicks off! November 2019 1 All School Mass — All Saints day 3 Open House, 1-3 p.m. 6 ASPIRE Test 9 STS Testing, 8 a.m.-noon 14-17 Girls KAIROS 22 Thanksgiving Prayer Service — Ex H.R. 25-29 Thanksgiving Break December 2019 5-8 Boys KAIROS 7 STS Testing, 8 a.m.-noon 7 Christmas Dance, 8:30-10 p.m. 10 All School Mass — Immaculate Conception 18-20 Finals 21-Jan. 3 No School—Christmas Break January 2020 6 Second Semester Begins 16-19 Girls KAIROS 20 MLK Day, dismiss at 1 p.m., MLK Parade, Downtown OKC 27- Feb. 1 Catholic Schools Week 28 All School Mass 20-Feb. 2 Boys KAIROS February 2020 5 Sophomore ACT/College Day 7 Rose Day @ the State Capital 11 Curriculum Night 17 No School — Spring Professional Day 19 Junior Retreat @ Epiphany 24,25 Freshmen Registration Nights 26 All School Mass with Archbishop — Ash Wednesday 28 Feeder Leader Day March 2020 2 Freshmen Registration Night 5 College Night for Juniors 16-20 Spring Break 23 No School—Teacher Professional Day 24 All School Mass April 2020 1 Freshmen Retreat @ BMCHS/OKC worksites 10 Stations of the Cross — Ex. H.R. (Good Friday) 12 Easter 13 No School — Easter Monday 14-16 NCEA Convention — Baltimore, MD 20-24 Olympics Week 22 All School Mass 22 Trivia Bowl Assembly, AM in PM 23 MORP Dance, 8-10 p.m. 24 Field Day 25 Prom @ Rose Creek 26 OKC Memorial Marathon, Irish Alley May 2020 4 Awards Assembly 5 All School Mass — Red Cord Mass 12-14 Senior Finals 15 Senior Robing 17 Baccalaureate 19 Graduation 20-22 Finals 22 Last Day of School
September 2019 2 Labor Day — No classes 25 MD and UD Conference Day October 2019 11-14 Fall Break 18 Immersion Day — early dismissal 20 Primary Admission Open House 22 MD Open House 26 UD Homecoming Dance 30 UD Admission Open House November 2019 27-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Break December 2019 21-Jan. 5 Christmas Vacation January 2020 6 Classes Resume 17 Immersion Day — early dismissal 20 Martin Luther King Day, no classes 25 UD Winter Ball February 2020 8 MD and UD Admission Testing 14-17 Mid-Winter Break March 2020 MD and UD Grandparents’ Day 12 Professional Day—No classes 13-22 Spring Break April 2020 10 Good Friday — No classes 15 Cum Laude Ceremony 17 Immersion Day — early dismissal May 2020 14-15,18 7th and 8th Grade Exams 15 UD Awards Assembly 19-22 UD Exams
Crossings Christian August 2019 12 New Parent Orientation 13 K-12 Student Orientation/Open House 14 K-12 First Day of School 14-16 Preschool/Pre-K Orientations 19 Preschool/Pre-K First Day of School September 2019 2 Labor Day Holiday October 2019 10-16 7th and 8th Grade Quarterly Testing 16 End of First Quarter 17 Preschool-8th Grade Conference Day, Upper School Staff PD 18-21 Fall Break November 2019 25-26 No School — Staff Professional Development 27-29 Thanksgiving Break December 2019 16-20 7th and 8th Grade Quarterly Testing/Upper School Semester Exams 20 Early Release, End of 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester 23-Jan. 3 Christmas Break January 2020 6 Classes Resume 20 MLK Holiday — Staff Professional Development February 2020 14-17 Winter Break March 2020 9-13 7th and 8th Grade Quarterly Testing 13 End of 3rd Quarter 16-20 Spring Break 27 Preschool-8th Grade Conf. Day April 2020 10 Good Friday Holiday May 2020 11-13 Senior Trip Participant Final Exams 15-20 9th-11th Grade Final Exams/7th and 8th Grade Quarterly Testing 20 Last Day of Classes 21 End of Year Award Ceremonies (morning) 21 Commencement (evening)
September 2019 2 Labor Day Holiday (no classes) October 2019 11-14 Fall Break (classes resume Oct. 15) 14 Faculty In-Service Day (no classes) 25 LS and 5th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences (no classes for PS-5th grade) November 2019 22 Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day (ECC, LS) 25-29 Thanksgiving Break (classes resume Dec. 2) December 2019 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break (classes resume Jan. 6) January 2020 6 Classes Resume 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (no classes) February 2020 14-17 Mid-Winter Break (classes resume Feb. 18) 17 Faculty In-Service Day (no classes) March 2020 9-13 HH Explore Week 16-20 Spring Break (classes resume March 23) 27 LS and 5th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences (no classes for PS-5th grade) April 2020 10 Faculty In-Service Day (no classes) May 2020 17 Baccalaureate 18 Fourth Grade Farewell 19 Last Day of Class for ECC and Lower School 20 MS Graduation, 5 p.m. 21 US Graduation, 6 p.m.
Putnam City August 2019 19 Classes Begin September 2019 2 Labor Day (no school, district offices closed) 16 Professional Day (no classes) October 2019 17 Parent conferences (no school, district offices closed) 17 End of 1st Quarter November 2019 25-29 Thanksgiving Break (no school, district offices closed) December 2019 20 End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester 23 Christmas Break Begins January 2020 6 Site Professional Day (no classes) 7 Classes Resume 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school, district offices closed) February 2020 14 Conferences/Enrollment day (no school, district offices open) March 2020 13 End of 3rd Quarter 16-20 Spring Break May 2020 22 Last Day of Classes (if no snow days need to be made up) 25 Memorial Day (district offices closed) 26 Professional Day
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LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES (Third Publication)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 12, 2019; Friday, July 19, 2019; Friday, July 26, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: Francisco Evaristo RodriguezLuevano You are hereby notified that the Petitioner has sued you in the above named Court in the above named and numbered case for Dissolution of Marriage. You must answer the Petition on or before the 14 day of August, 2019, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought in the Petition will be granted to the Petitioner. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk(SEAL) /s/illegible signature DEPUTY CLERK
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 12, 2019; Friday, July 19, 2019; Friday, July 26, 2019; Friday, August 2, 2019)) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
v. JUSTIN BROWN and FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., Defendant.
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NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Oklahoma to Defendant, Justin Brown. You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the District Court of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, the object and general nature of which is personal injury to Plaintiff due to an auto accident. You are further notified that the names and all the parties to this action are stated above in the caption and the names and address of the attorney for the Plaintiff is Daniel M. Delluomo of Delluomo & Crow, PA, 6812 N. Robinson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. You are further notified that unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the Petition within 35 days after the 21st day of August, 2019, judgment will be rendered against you. You are further notified that a hearing has been set for August 21st, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Oklahoma County Court House, located at 320 Roberst S. Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 to be heard by Judge Richard Ogden. You are further notified that you may seek the advice of an attorney on any matter connected with this suit. Such attorney should be consulted immediately so that an answer may be filed within the time stated in this notice. Witness by my hand and seal of the District Court of Oklahoma on this 5th day of July, 2019. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk (SEAL) /s/Diane Watson, Deputy Court Clerk
NAME CHANGE (First Publication)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 26, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1264 IN RE: The name of: Michael Wurtzel
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Michael Graham has petitioned to change his/her name to Michael Stanley. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 8 day of August, 2019, before Judge Andrews at 2 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk ________________ By: DEPUTY (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 26, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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Case No. FD-2019-1348 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Dominga Serna, Petitioner, and Francisco Evaristo RodriguezLuevano, Respondent.
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Michael Wurtzel has petitioned to change his/her name to Michael Rios. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10 o’clock A.M. on the 8 day of August, 2019, before Judge Timmons at 10 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for
In Re: the name change of: Megan Nicole Miller NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that MEGAN NICOLE MILLER has petitioned to change her name to MEGAN NICOLE BEDNARZ. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10 o’clock A.M. on the 8 day of August, 2019, before Judge Timmons at 201 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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CV-2019-1620 IN RE: The name of: Mary Janice Cunningham
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Mary Janice Cunningham has petitioned to change his/her name to Janice Phillips Cunningham. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 22 day of August , 2019, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/L.Chappell By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 26, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1622 IN RE: The name of: Lyndsay Angela Hensley
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Lyndsay Angela Hensley has petitioned to change his/her name to Lyndsay Tabor Hensley. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 22 day of August, 2019, before Judge Truong at 2 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse.
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Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, July 26, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1651 IN RE: The name of: Darla Rae Brown
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TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Darla Rae Brown has petitioned to change his/her name to Darla Rae Dean. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 8 day of August, 2019, before Judge Ogden at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
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Myriad Gardens to celebrate Woodstock 50th Anniversary In honor of the most iconic music festival of all time, Myriad Gardens is bringing the spirit and splendor of Woodstock 1969 through a 3-day celebration in the heart of downtown OKC. The Gardens’ 3-day celebration will culminate with a huge live concert on the Devon Lawn Saturday night, Aug. 17. OkSessions is producing the show and will feature some
of OKC’s top artists from various genres to bring to life the music that defined an era. Come experience the music that brought over half a million people together in Bethel, NY 50 years ago. All events are free and open to the public. Events include: · Thursday, Aug. 15 – Full Moon Bike Ride.
Wear your hippie outfit. · Friday, Aug. 16 – Movie on the Lawn: Woodstock Documentary · Saturday, Aug. 17 – 1969: A live music show produced by OkSessions.
Soak up summer at Paseo’s First Friday Gallery Walk As Oklahoma’s first arts district, the Paseo Arts District continues to grow with restaurants, galleries and retail. The community is invited to the First Friday Gallery Walk every month, rain or shine. Galleries and shops stay open late and the evening marks the opening of new exhibitions each month. This month’s walk is Friday, August 2, 6-9 p.m. The Paseo Art Space presents Tour de Quartz, an exhibition of artwork created by Oklahoma high school students during the 2019 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain. Students are selected for this exciting opportunity through statewide auditions. At the institute, students learn from nationally renowned artists and are able to improve upon their skills. Each student is represented by one piece of artwork in a variety of mediums such as photographs, prints and drawings. “We are always excited to see what the students do each year. Their talent is far beyond what you would consider high school level,” said Amanda Bleakley executive director of the Paseo Arts Association. Tour de Quartz will be on display in the Paseo Art Space from August 2-31 and will then continue to tour throughout Oklahoma. Featured at the red “Flamenco” sculpture in the center of the district
6:30-8:30 p.m. is musician Stephen Salewon, a singer/songwriter who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and relocated to Oklahoma City with his family at the age of 13. Mekong Spice food truck will be serving authentic Thai and Lao cuisine. Egg rolls and pork satay are a couple of menu favorites. The Big Friendly Beer Bus will be pouring COOP Ale Works until the end of the night. Also, stop by Growe Flower Truck to create your own summer bouquet; 10% of their proceeds from the evening will benefit Rainbow Fleet. Country Girl Kitchen will also be here selling her delicious homemade loaves of bread. Named by Forbes as one of America’s most transformed neighborhoods, the Paseo is a vibrant, selfsustaining arts district, which was the first of its kind in Oklahoma City. As the catalyst for this neighborhood’s revitalization, the Paseo Arts Association established the monthly First Friday Gallery Walk, where galleries offer special exhibitions, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment to the public. First Fridays are one of several ways the Paseo helps to bring the arts closer to the lives of its community members. For more information, visit thepaseo.org.
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Oklahoma City August 2019 12 Classes Begin September 2019 2 Labor Day 5 Open House – Elementary School 6 Progress Report Week 10 Open House – Middle School 12 Open House – High School 13 Parent Conference Day (no school) October 2019 11 End of 1st Quarter 14-18 Fall Break 21 Professional Development (no school) November 2019 15 Progress Report Week 25-29 Thanksgiving Break December 2019 20 End of 2nd Quarter 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break January 2020 6 Classes Resume 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 2020 7 Progress Report Week 17 Professional Development (no school) March 2020 13 End of 3rd Quarter 16-20 Spring Break April 2020 10 Make Up Day (if not needed, no school) 17 Progress Report Week May 2020 20 Last Day of Classes 25 Memorial Day
Westminster August 2019 16 Middle School Enrollment, Primary and Lower School Open Doors 19 Classes Begin September 2019 2 Labor Day Holiday (no classes) 13 All-School Carnival October 2019 11-14 Fall Break 25 All-School Conference Day (no classes) November 2019 27-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Break December 2019 20 Last Day of Classes 2019 21-Jan. 5. Winter Break January 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes) February 2020 14-17 Mid-Winter Break 28 Primary and Lower School Conference Day (no PS/LS classes) March 2020 7 Auction 14-22 Spring Break April 2020 17 Faculty and Staff In-Service (no classes) May 2020 19-21 Middle School Exams (no afternoon MS classes) 21 Half-Day, Last Day of School 23 Middle School Graduation 25 Memorial Day Holiday (offices closed)
Astec Charter August 2019 5 New Teachers Report 12 Returning Staff Report 13 MS Orientation 20 HS Orientation 22 First Day of Class September 2019 2 Labor Day 26 Open House
October 2019 17-18 Fall Break 25 End of 1st Quarter 31 Evening MS Parent/Teacher Conf., 1st Quarter Report Cards, Fall CAR-nival November 2019 1 Morning MS Parent/Teacher Conf., No School MS Only 22 2nd Quarter Progress Reports 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
October 2019 2-4 Fall Candy Sale – No school 7 Fall Candy Sale turn in 11 First quarter ends 14 Columbus Day – No school 18 Report cards issued 21-25 Spirit Week, Cheer Camp 29 Picture Retake Day
December 2019 20 End of 2nd Quarter 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break
November 2019 1 Candy Sale Cookout, Fall Festival – 7 p.m. 11 Veterans Day – No school 22 Dismiss for Thanksgiving Break at 3 p.m. – No Aftercare 25-29 Thanksgiving Break
January 2020 3 Record Day (Employees Report) 6 Classes Resume 10 1st Semester Report Cards 20 MLK Day
December 2019 9 Christmas Music Program, 7 p.m. 11-12 Final Exams 13 Dismiss for Christmas Break at noon – No Aftercare
February 2020 5 3rd Quarter Progress Reports
January 2020 6 Classes Resume, 8 a.m. 10 Second quarter ends 17 Report cards issued 20 Martin Luther King Day – No school
March 2020 13 Report Cards 16-20 Spring Break April 2020 10 Easter Break 25 Junior/Senior Prom May 2020 8 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 12 Senior Robing 15 Graduation 21 Scheduled Last Day of School 22, 26-7 Snow Days if Needed 25 Memorial Day
Deer Creek August 2019 5-7 New Teachers Professional Development 8-13 All Staff Professional Development 14 Classes Resume – Late Start September 2019 2 Labor Day
February 2020 8 Valentine’s Banquet with OBC 17 President’s Day – No school 20-21 Spring Candy Sale – No school 26-28 Spring Candy Sale – No school March 2020 2 Spring Candy Sale turn in 6 Candy Sale Awards Assembly 13 Third quarter ends 16-20 Spring Break 27 Report cards issued April 2020 3 Achievement Testing May 2020 18-19 Final Exams 20 End of School cookout 21 Last day of school, fourth quarter ends 21 Graduation practice, 9 a.m.; Awards ceremony, 10:30 a.m., school out after – No Aftercare 29 Report cards issued
October 2019 14-15 Parent Teacher Conference Nights 17-18 Fall Break 21 No School – P/T Conference Comp Day
Mount St. Mary
November 2019 25-29 Thanksgiving Break
July 30-31 New to The Mount Lift-off
December 2019 23-31 Winter Break
August 9 Freshman Orientation Rocket Rookie Rally 12 First Day of Classes
January 2020 1-3 Winter Break 6 Professional Development (no school) 7 Classes Resume 20 Martin Luther King Day (no school)
September 2 Labor Day Holiday 20 Fall Archdiocesan In-Service
February 2020 10-11 Parent Teacher Conference Nights 17 Presidents’ Day (no school) March 2020 9-10 Parent Teacher Conference Nights (elementary conferences) 13 No School – Conference Comp Day 16-20 Spring Break May 2020 20 Last Day for Students 21 Teacher Record Day 25 Memorial Day
October 18 Fall Break 21 Cyber Day – No School November 25-29 Thanksgiving Break December 20 End of 1st Semester 23 - Christmas Break Begins January 6 First day of Second Semester
Higher Plain Christian
February 17- Spring Archdiocesan In-Service
August 2019 1 Receive 5 percent discount on tuition if paid in full 5 Staff and Faculty orientation, 8 a.m./HCPA 6 Parent-Teacher Work Night, 7 p.m. 7 Jr/Sr High enrollment in the office, 9 a.m.-noon; Placement Testing – all new students, 10 a.m.; Readiness Tests – all new K-5, 10 a.m. 9 Parent-Student-Teacher Orientation, 7 p.m., Open House follows for getting acquainted – Attendance Required 12 First Day of School, 8 a.m.
March 16-20 Spring Break
September 2019 2 Labor Day Holiday – No school 24 Picture Day 26-27 Fall Candy Sale – No school
April 13 Easter Monday Holiday May 21 Last Day of School 21 Baccalaureate 22 Graduation
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About our schools: • Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a university known for its quality academic programs and its friendly service to students, alumni and friends. Located in the center of western Oklahoma, students may take classes on campuses in Weatherford and Sayre. Students may complete associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees while attending either the traditional on-campus classes or participating in distance-learning opportunities provided through state-of-the-art technology. www.swosu.edu • Since 1950 Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School has provided superior secondary education in the greater Oklahoma City area. All students undertake a college-preparatory curriculum that comprises traditional core subjects, theology, and a wide variety of electives in visual and performing arts, practical studies, STEM, and other fields. Bishop McGuinness educates the whole person by offering numerous extracurricular, athletic, and spiritual-development opportunities. www.bmchs.org • Casady School is a PreK-12, independent, college preparatory Episcopal day school committed to deeper-level learning and to providing a foundation of excellence for all students, instilling them with the educational and social skills to triumph in their future endeavors. Casady School develops excellence, confidence, and integrity in students and prepares them with the skills and knowledge that serve as the foundation for success. www.casady.org • Heritage Hall’s mission is to inspire in each child the curiosity to learn, the self-confidence to lead, and the compassion to serve. School officials believe that by promoting and teaching moral courage, personal responsibility, active kindness, and intellectual purpose the school will, within a matter of a few years, create a culture and climate that will to a greater degree than ever before “inspire in each student the curiosity to learn, the self-confidence
to lead, and the compassion to serve.” www.heritagehall.com • Mount St. Mary has a unique identity. As a Mercy school, it embraces the values of the Sisters of Mercy who founded the school in 1903 and who remain co-sponsors with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. This identity gives the distinctive curriculum an emphasis on service and action. As part of a Mount education, students extend Mercy Values in a concrete way, participating with their classmates in service both globally and locally. www.mountstmary.org • The mission of Crossings Christian School is to partner with parents and church to develop students into Christ-centered servant leaders who are academically and spiritually prepared for college and life. The school values the authority of scripture, academic excellence, spiritual development and God-honoring relationships. www.crossingsschool.org • Harding Fine Arts Academy is a public, charter high school sponsored by the Oklahoma City Public School District. In addition to the traditional required academic subjects, including mathematics, English, science, and social studies, students may select as many as three elective classes in dance, music, theatre or visual arts programs. Some of Oklahoma City’s finest artists and musicians are available as instructors, advisors and artists-inresidence. www.hardingfinearts.org • The purpose at Higher Plain Christian Academy is to train godly young people for the cause of Christ. Since the Lord requires a vessel fit for service, the school has definitive guidelines for dress, personal habits and leisure that are based upon Bible principles that should be the way of life at home as well as at school.Students are taught and expected to practice integrity, honesty, a work ethic, selfcontrol, self-discipline, and a respect and honor for the rights and property of others. www.higherplain.org
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