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Titled "Lobster Telephone" by Dali, at the Tate Modern in London. This was part of the art education for Joy Richardson’s granddaughters on their trip to Europe. Page B5
Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund Board members Phil Burke, Paula Love and Mark Beutler help raise funds for the organization. Page 9.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 53 No. 15 • Two Sections • 16 Pages August 16, 2019
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Britton Road project changes lanes
GETTING READY FOR PC Schools offering its own SOME FOOTBALL! virtual classes
By Sara Schlecht Student Intern
By Rose Lane Editor Workers have changed lanes on the reconstruction of Britton Road, opening the westbound roadway and closing the eastbound side. Crossland Heavy Contractors started the $3,954,000 project in January. The entire three-lane, mile-long section of the dilapidated asphalt street between Pennsylvania and May is being torn down to the dirt and rebuilt in concrete. The Village City Manager Bruce Stone said the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is maintaining the entire project will be completed by midNovember which was the original target. While construction continues, Stone said motorists are urged to avoid detouring through residential neighborhoods and to observe other detour options. He said eastbound traffic from May should use Hefner Road or Wilshire Boulevard. The eastbound lane of Britton Road will remain open from Pennsylvania to the east. Access will remain open to businesses on See ROAD, Page 5
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Casady’s Will Dumigan (10) tries to deflect a pass from Caden Reynolds during last Monday’s football practice. The Cyclones, along with other Fridayland schools, are in their second week of fall workouts. See more photos on Page 4.
Virtual education has become a popular alternative to traditional education in a school building. Instead of getting instruction in a classroom, many Oklahoma students now complete their schoolwork anywhere they have an internet connection. As online charter schools grow in popularity, local school districts such as Putnam City have begun offering their own virtual curriculum. Deer Creek has formed a committee to look into virtual options. “In coverage of timely issues, educating the public that there are existing virtual courses through their local public school is of paramount priority,” Sheradee Hurst, the district’s director of communications, said. “Putnam City Schools manages an established online virtual public school that has been successfully operating since 2011 under public school guidelines,” a press release from the district stated. Putnam City Schools offers this program through a partnership with OdysseyWare, a company that provides online curriculum. Students are enrolled in the school district but receive their education through the resources and staff of OdysseyWare. These virtual classes are free to students in the Putnam City district. According to Cory Boggs, executive director of information technology for Putnam City Schools, the district had 77 students enrolled See VIRTUAL, Page 3
Perry inducted into Emmy Circle of Honor
BILL PERRY
Bill Perry, vice president of content production of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Heartland Emmy Chapter’s Gold Circle Society of Honor. The Gold Circle is an elite group of professionals recognized by the Emmy
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Heartland Chapter for making a significant contribution to television spanning a period of at least 50 years. Only two other Oklahomans are among the previous recipients of this honor. According to the NATAS, “the Gold Circle is not an award; it’s a society of honor for television professionals and pioneers in the Heartland Chapter who are
unique for their length of service to the industry, for their pursuit of excellence and for their passion, creativity and commitment to their profession.” Perry said that being inducted into the NATAS Heartland chapter’s Gold Circle is an extraordinary honor. See PERRY, Page 3
First Fidelity tops Forbes Best list First Fidelity Bank, a locallyowned, full-service community bank, was named the Best Bank in Oklahoma on Forbes’ America’s Best Banks in Each State 2019 list. RCB Bank was second, with BancFirst coming in third, Arvest Bank ranking fourth and MidFirst Bank in fifth. “Since 1920, FFB has taken pride in its legacy as a familyowned bank capable of the same sophisticated technology as competing ‘big banks,’” said Lee R. Symcox, president and CEO of First Fidelity Bank. “We are honored to be named Forbes’ Best
Bank in Oklahoma and want to thank our customers and employees.” Forbes partnered with Statista, a market research firm, to produce its annual Best Banks in Each State report. More than 25,000 customers in the U.S. were surveyed for their opinions on their current and former banking relationships. Financial institutions were scored on overall recommendations and satisfaction, as well as in five subdimensions, which included trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services and financial advice.
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St. Anthony Hospital Foundation
Pop! champagne and spirits tasting draws crowd
- Photos by Rose Lane
The St. Anthony Healthplex hosted the annual Pop! champagne and spirits tasting benefiting the St. Anthony Foundation. Joining in the fun are, from left, Kristen Lary, St. Anthony Foundation Vice President of Development Sherry Rhodes and Max and Jennifer Waldrop.
Joe Hodges, regional president of SSM Health Oklahoma, congratulates event Chairman Lea Morgan on a job well-done.
Popping the cork for the St. Anthony Foundaton are, from left: Karen Rieger, Linda Haneborg, Andy Rieger, Michael Laird, A.J. Spriggs-Kirksey and Brooke Haneborg.
Above: Lauren Fehr and Thomas Morgan. Below: The Pointer Sisters — Suzanne Pointer and Mary Pointer catch up. The long-time friends used to work along the same block and often received each other’s mail.
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PERRY From Page 1 “I am very flattered the committee chose to include me in this very small group,” said Perry. “Working in television, mostly behind the scenes, has provided me with a very fulfilling career. This unbelievable journey has allowed me to have an outlet for creativity, while at the same time, particularly at OETA, it’s given me an opportunity to educate,
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inform and often entertain viewers who watch our programs.” “I have been fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing team, and any recognition I have ever achieved is tied directly to the skills and talents of those who worked with me. I feel very fortunate to have spent my career performing tasks that I really enjoy!” Perry began his television career in 1969 before he even graduated college. As a production assistant,
Perry operated the first color camera for the first locally originated program at KTEN in Ada. Later, he worked in the TV news department, ultimately becoming a newscast anchor. After graduating from East Central University in Ada, Perry went on to work at stations in Oklahoma City, Texas, Kentucky, Florida and Tennessee. He returned to Oklahoma in 1986 to work as an account executive at KTEN. He later moved his family to
Oklahoma City to work in broadcast sales for a Fox affiliate station before joining OETA in January of 1990. Throughout his career, Perry has garnered Emmy awards, Western Heritage Awards, a national Clarion award and countless other regional and state awards from broadcast, journalism and other professional organizations. Outside of television, Perry involves himself in helping the community. He is a
OKC FRIDAY in Holland Dr. Allan and Ellen Metz in Kinderdijk, Holland took OKC FRIDAY on a Rhine River cruise that began in Lake Como, Italy with scenic stops in the Black Forest, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, Strasbourg, France, ending in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to rose@okcfriday.com.
VIRTUAL From Page 1 in virtual education for the 2019-2020 school year by the beginning of August and an enrollment deadline of Sept. 20. The program averages 200 students each year. “As virtual education is not a good fit for every student, we have a screening instru-
ment that we have developed that helps ensure all students will be successful,” Boggs said. Students enrolled in virtual education can participate in all school activities “just as a student sitting in the classroom,” including athletics and clubs. “We encourage our virtual students to join their school community to participate as much as they can,” Boggs said.
Another district interested in virtual education is Deer Creek. The district plans to expand its own district offerings to include virtual options for students. “We have a committee that will be developing online and blended learning options for students to be offered during the 2019-2020 school year,” said Lenis DeRieux, of the district’s human resources and communications department.
1997 alumnus of the Oklahoma City Citizens Police Academy and has volunteered countless hours helping raise funds and producing promotional materials for the nonprofit Christian Retirement Community. Perry has mentored and aided the careers of scores of people with whom he has worked.
Additionally, beginning in the 1990s through 2016, he recruited members, wrote scripts, produced and even carried props and swept the stage for the annual Oklahoma City Gridiron Club political satire show, an effort to raise money for Oklahoma Journalism student scholarships.
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Cyclones focused on basics By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Heading into the second week of fall practice, the Casady football team is going back to basics. “We really try to focus on the fundamentals in the first few practices,” said Cyclones coach Koby Scoville. “We’re always trying to evaluate alignment and techniques. Blocking and
tackling win a lot of football games.” With a good group of returning players, the Cyclones hope to jump right into game planning for the season once school starts. “There are good groups of juniors and seniors that saw a lot of playing time last year,” Scoville said. “That should really help us as we get farther into practice.” Scoville also said he admires his players’ work ethic. “If your guys come in with a good attitude and work hard, we’ll take care of the rest,” he said.
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Casady’s Caden Reynolds gets a word of advice from coach Koby Scoville during last Monday’s practice.
Casday football players run through a blocking drill during practice last Monday.
Two-sport star Brian Jordan to visit Putnam City schools Putnam City welcomes two-sport professional athlete Brian Jordan as he appears at all three Putnam City high schools this Friday. Jordan is set to make stops at each high school, starting at 7:30 a.m. at PC North. He moves on to Putnam City at 8:50 a.m., followed by PC West around 10:10 a.m. Jordan will be relaying his positive message on anti-bullying, the dangers of hazing, the importance of education, the impact of social media, and other relevant topics. “There’s only a handful of athletes with this accomplish-
Brian Jordan
ment, for our student athletes to hear these messages from him is an opportunity of a lifetime,” said Dr. Dick Balenseifen, Putnam City athletic director. All PC high school and middle school athletes and their coaches are invited to attend. This event is not open to the public.
Jordan is one of only five athletes to play in Major League Baseball and also play in the National Football League. He has been an All-Star player with the Atlanta Braves and an All-Pro selection with the Atlanta Falcons. He’s also known as one of MLB/NFL’s “Big Three” which recognizes two-sport professional athletes that excelled in both sports. Jordan is also an Emmy award-winning sports analyst for FOX Sports South and makes appearances on Comcast Sports South and ESPN. Jordan’s visit to Putnam City schools is provided by Kelly Sports Properties.
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A car travels north on Pennsylvania through the Britton Road intersection. Work crews changed lanes on the reconstruction of Britton Road, closing the westbound roadway and opening eastbound access.
Britton Road throughout the remainder of the project, Stone said. “Residents are encouraged to continue to support our local businesses during this construction period,” he said. Meanwhile, work was also expected to start earlier this week on the resurfacing of Britton between Waverly and Pennsylvania. Stone said that project could take up to five days to complete — hopefully, before Casady School begins on Wednesday. “Two way traffic will be maintained, but be ready for more congestion,” he said.
OBI a part of Testing Laboratories United
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esting Laboratories United was formed to empower four nonprofit blood centers, including the Oklahoma Blood Institute, to continue to provide the highest quality testing services to the communities and customers they serve. The other three non-profit blood centers are: Central California Blood Center, Fresno, Calif.: Community Blood Center. Appleton, Wisc. and QualTex Laboratories San Antonio, Texas and Norcoss, Ga. Company managers elected Kim van Antwerpen as president and Ward Carter as secretary. The community blood centers are gaining economies of scale with their combined testing volumes and taking advantage of efficiencies in processes and best practice sharing within a cohesive, cooperative venture. “It is our mission to continue local, optimal service to our hospital partners, their patients and our communities.” Antwerpen said. “We are excited to partner with three other institutional leaders in our industry to achieve the highest levels of value from our joint testing operations.” Testing Laboratories United is structured to assist with clinical trials and help bring cutting edge equipment and advanced donor screening assays to market. Multi-center operational deployment opportunities afford a more robust and sophisticated proving ground for product development and refinement. This enabling of innovation holds great promise for improving performance and streamlining operations in this crucial blood safety process.
CHF earns 4-star rating
Testing Laboratories United is also dedicated to keeping blood centers nimble in adapting to the explosion of new cell therapy, personalized medicine and community health screening opportunities arising for blood centers. This proactive approach will give medical providers in their communities the best chance to be early adopters of new cures and treatments that are fast coming to market.
Children’s Hospital Foundation’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the sixth consecutive time that Children’s Hospital Foundation has earned this top distinction. Charity Navigator is America’s largest independent charity evaluator. The organization uses public financial information to promote what they call “intelligent giving.” Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that Children’s Hospital
Foundation exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its area of work. Only 8 percent of the charities Charity Navigator evaluates have received at least six consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Children's Hospital Foundation outperforms most other charities in America.
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Booster Please email your calendar submissions to jennifer@okcfriday.com, at least two weeks prior to event.
CALENDAR EVENTS CONCERTS
Aug. 15 • Nichols Hills Band
The final concert for the 2019 Summer Season is Aug. 15 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Kite Park, Nichols Hills. There will be a wide variety of music including a vocalist under the direction of Mike Forcina. This is the 37th season of this very entertaining live band. Please bring food, drink and a lawn chair and prepare to be entertained.
FUNDRAISERS
August 29 • Tatas & Tinis
M&B Family Foundation presents Tatas & Tinis, a cocktail fundraiser at The Jones Assembly from 6-9 p.m. Guests will enjoy signature drinks, small bites and music by Born in November. Funds benefit Oklahoma Project Woman and will pay for mammograms and other breast health care for Oklahoma City residents who don't have insurance. Tickets are $100 and sponsorships start at $500. Visit oklahomaprojectwoman.org/tatas-tinisokc to purchase tickets or contact Sammi Payne at sammip@ oklahomaprojectwoman.org or call (405) 255-5579.
Sept. 7 • It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
The Larry Johnson Foundation invites you to the Duffner Park Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of music and performances. Hot dogs and fixin’s will be available during the day. No ice chests or coolers please. This fun day is to raise foster and adoption aware-
Find out what’s new at the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair
Sept. 16 • ‘Be the Orchestra’
Be the Orchestra gives an opportunity for adults with little or no experience on string instruments to play violin, viola, cello and bass in an ensemble setting. This eight week course through the Oklahoma City Philharmonic & Orchestra League serves as an introduction to orchestral string instruments and provides instruction and the opportunity for instrument rental for $140-$170. Classes are Monday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1001 NW 25th St. For more information, and to register for classes, please contact Taylor Olmsted, Education Coordinator below, or at (405) 2327575.
ness. Contact Narva Johnson at (405) 7529221 for information.
Sept. 13 • Ante Up!
Take a ride back to the Wild West during the Ante Up! “All In” For Education at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The Museum’s newest event is an exciting evening of poker, blackjack and other games of chance. Enjoy food stations, spirits, live entertainment, laughter and fun as you go “all in” to support the Museum’s public education programs. Fundraiser begins at 7 p.m. Go to the museum website for details.
Oct. 4 • FIRE & ICE
The 3rd Annual Painted Sky Opera Gala, FIRE & ICE, is at 6 p.m. at The Venetian in the Skirvin Hotel. Enjoy dinner, drinks and dancing at this black tie affair. Individual tickets are $175. Visit paintedskyopera.org to view benefits.
CAR SHOW
Aug. 24 • Lions Club Car Show
The 14th annual Village Lions Club Car Show is at Duffner Park
off of Hefner and May Ave. Rain out date is Saturday, Sept. 7. The show begins with a 911:30 a.m. registration, 12-1 p.m. judging and 2 p.m. awards ceremony. Free to spectators and a $20 registration fee per car. Proceeds benefit EYEBank, Meadows of Hope, Coats for Kids, BritVil Food Pantry and other projects in the Village. Bring your used eyeglasses to be recycled.
THIS WEEKEND
Aug. 16 • Okla. Born & Brewed
Limited tickets remain for the 5th Annual Oklahoma Born & Brewed at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Gaylord-Pickens Museum in Midtown Oklahoma City. From established craft brewers to breweries in planning, makers will bring old favorites and new small batch brews to give guests an exclusive sampling. All proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and the Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma. The event takes place from 7-10 p.m. in the Bennett-McClendon Great Hall presented by The Chickasaw Nation. Visit OklahomaHOF. com/oklahoma-bornbrewed for tickets.
At the 2019 Oklahoma State Fair, fans can expect a variety of attractions that all work together to create the ultimate experience of FUN MADE HERE.
Renaissance Village – Located in the
Flyin’ Fiddler Wayne Cantwell – Mr.
Centennial Plaza, Fairgoers can take a step back into the middle ages, to the time of Kings and Queens, jesters, minstrels and knights. Enjoy performances by tal-ented dancers and singers, incredible archers and hilarious joke-sters. Visitors can shop the wares of medieval artisans and have a taste of delicious food and drink from the period. This fully immersive experience is one that nobody will want to miss out on.
Cantwell makes his first appearance at the Oklahoma Frontier Experience with his fiddle thrown in a gunny sack over his shoulder. Using an old time clawhammer banjo and fiddle, he’ll perform traditional music of the open prairie or what you would have heard around a campfire or during an old western barn dance.
Early American Potter – From digging up
Entertainment Stage in the Ben-nett Event Center to watch these high-flying performers as they attempt daring stunts. This show is sure to wow audiences of all ages.
the clay to the finished product, learn what it took to make pottery back in the 1800’s. Showcasing her amazing craftsmanship, Reggie will show you the various methods it takes to make products that were used in the frontier’s everyday life.
Oklahoma State Fair Film Festival –
Team Penning – Team Penning is an
Submitted and judged ahead of the Fair, short films that are selected as the 1st through 3rd winners in each cat-egory of this competition will be shown in the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center on Sept. 14. Following the Film Festival, the winning videos will be shown for the remainder of the Fair.
equine competition where mounted horsemen and women separate and herd a select designated group of cattle safely and efficiently into a pen. This event showcases the skills necessary to function on a working ranch. Don’t miss this competition in the Performance Arena.
Xtreme Chinese Acrobats – Visit the new
LIVE Mural Challenge – This new competition will take place on Sept. 14 in The Circle. The 20 accepted entrants will create their murals and a judging panel will award cash premiums to the top pieces. All 20 murals will remain on display throughout the duration of the Fair.
Kids Celebration – This interactive show is meant to engage and entertain the whole family. Every child and teenager in the audience will have the opportunity to be the star of the game show. Each show is different, so patrons can come back again and again to experience the fun. Don’t miss this on the Entertainment Stage in the Bennett Event Center.
A Grizzly Experience – Yogi and his two friends will make a stop at the Oklahoma State Fair to show you that a grizzly bear is more than a cute face. Witness the interaction between animal and man and learn what to do if you ever meet one in the wild.
Charro Gabriel Hernandez – Located in the Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Gabriel Hernandez began riding horses before he could walk and is one of the youngest performing charros at the age of 14. This charro rides his horse, El Vallo, and is a rare lefthanded talent that comes from many generations of experienced horsemen. Catch him every night at the 7:30 p.m. Wild West Showcase.
Pleasure Draft – This division has been added to the equine competitions as a way for Draft Horses and other Draft type breeds to compete in classes such as barrel racing, trail, or obstacle classes. Watch as these gentle giants show off a huge variety of skills. Oklahoma Cornhole Classic – Through a partnership with Oklahoma Cornhole, we present the second annual Oklahoma State Fair Cornhole Classic. Compete for prizes and bragging rights for this event. Check the Oklahoma Cornhole Facebook page for information on tournament registration and fees. This event takes place Sept. 22 at The PATIO. SINGO-Trivia Night – SINGO combines ‘name that tune’ with bingo to make a fun night with friends. Music ranges from 60s to today. Alternating with SINGO rounds will be Trivia Live. Test your knowledge and see how much you really know about life. Amazing prizes will be awarded throughout the evening, in the Modern Living Building on Sept. 12. To stay up-to-date on all the Fair fun, visit okstatefair.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. And don’t forget to share your Fair memories and stories by using #OKStateFair and #FunMadeHere in your posts.
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Events help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer The Real Men Wear Pink Kickoff Party is Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Paramount Room, 701 W. Sheridan Ave in Oklahoma City beginning at 6 p.m. Every year, an elite group of Oklahoma City businessmen join the fight against breast cancer by pledging to wear pink every day throughout October. It can be a shirt, pocket square, even socks. These ambassadors will create awareness about the Walk, and they will also commit to raising a minimum of $2,500. “When someone makes the comment about the pink, it is our opportunity to educate and spread the word of how every dollar helps,” said
Randy Nance, Chair of this year’s campaign. “If we do not find a cure, many women and men we all know and love are subject to being stricken with this terrible disease.” Nance says while the monetary goal is vital, so is raising awareness and bringing more people into the mix. “If volunteers can give of their time, talent and resources toward finding a cure, in my books that is just as much a win and a successful campaign,” he said. “My wife lost one sister to breast cancer and she has another sister who had a double mastectomy, so the gene is one that is prevalent in her family. I am greatly concerned about her health
and would welcome the discovery of a cure sooner rather than later. That’s why I am committed to supporting ACS and Real Men Wear Pink.” The second event is the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast. It is Thursday, Aug. 22 at 21C Hotel, 900 W. Main St, in Oklahoma City beginning at 7 a.m. “This breakfast is a fun yet touching way to bring together cancer survivors as well as honor those we have lost,” said Alicia Jackson, ACS Community Development Manager. “We carefully select individuals each year to serve as our ‘Portraits of Hope,’ and this is our first year to select a male survivor. These ambas-
sadors will share their journey and offer guidance to others who may be going through the same experience. The breakfast is always a lot of fun, so we hope cancer survivors will come out and join us.” Both the Real Men Wear Pink and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff events are free and open to the public. For additional information or to RSVP, contact Alicia Jackson at Alicia.Jackson@cancer.org. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk is Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Wheeler District, 1701 S. Western, beginning at 8 a.m. Additional information can be found at cancer.org.
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Religion
A devotion
Be assured that God is at work in every season By Kim Gilliam Crossings Edmond Kids Ministry Pastor For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. God has made everything beautiful for its own time. Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 The arrival of August always brings me these mixed emotions of excitement and sadness. Of all of the seasons, fall evokes the most emotion for me in this season in my life. Right now, fall means my girls go back to college, my son is getting married, and our nest will soon be empty again! Just like seasons are a necessary and important part of the way God designed the earth, God designed our lives to have seasons that are equally as necessary and important. Sometimes, life feels like a sunny, 75-degree day with no humidity, but many other times, life can feel like an Oklahoma ice storm. I don’t like those Oklahoma ice storms! Because I know God is God and he is good, I trust that he
knows how best to take care of the world he created. So, if I trust him with that, shouldn’t I trust he knows better than I do what I need most right now? As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to understand seasons are just a part of life. Some bring smiles and celebration; some bring pain and discomfort. Psalm 63:8 reminds us what we should do in the difficult seasons: “My soul clings to you, your right hand upholds me.” If only we could learn to find joy and trust God in every season. All too often, we wish these seasons of our lives away. When we’re single, we wish to be married. When we’re married, we want children. When our children are little, we want them to grow up. When they’re grown and gone, we wish they would come back. If we’re not careful, we give power to things that are temporary instead of trusting the one who is forever. Friends, nothing that happens in our lives takes God by surprise. We can’t see God’s work from beginning to end, but we know that he can be trusted.
Genesis 8:22 says, “As long as the earth remains, there will be springtime and harvest, winter and summer, day and night.” Our seasons are always changing — sometimes we’re being watered and nurtured, sometimes we’re in the harvest, and sometimes we’re being pruned. Regardless of where you are today, know that God is with you, he is at work, and he is good. Don’t let what you believe change because of the season you’re in. God is at work in every season, preparing you for things you can’t yet see, and conforming you to the image of Christ. Whatever season you’re in, trust him, spend time with him, and cling to him, and he will strengthen and sustain you! God, Thank you for the seasons you so carefully created long ago. Help us to praise you, trust you, and cling to you through every season of life, knowing and believing you are good and you alone are God. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Editorial Page
OPINION OUR STAND “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 (quoting Jesus). The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke paraphrase, 1767. If you want it in the paper, it’s advertising. If you don’t want it in the paper, it’s news.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb. “Without, or with, offense to friends or foes, We sketch your world exactly as it goes.” – Byron, 1818. “Every violation of truth is a stab at the health of human society.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1878. “We must always stand – alone if necessary – as the conscience of this community.” – J. Leland Gourley, 1959.
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Is ICE Nice? What do you think about Oklahoma County cooperating with ICE Last Monday at our Criminal Justice Authority Jail Trust meeting, several protesters commented publicly that the County should not allow federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency at the Oklahoma County Jail. They expressed that having ICE agents at our jail caused them fear that people might be deported. Some of them referred to ICE as the “Gestapo” and with other inflammatory terms. I have come to expect this type of inflammatory rhetoric from far-left political activists. What surprised me was the Sheriff’s Office’s response. They said they do NOT honor ICE detainers, or “holds.” An ICE detainer or hold
The County Courier
by DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER
KEVIN CALVEY occurs when ICE believes a county jail inmate is in violation of immigration laws, and asks the Sheriff’s Office not to release that inmate for a few hours until ICE can take that inmate into federal custody. It is surprising to me that the Sheriff’s Office does not honor these ICE detainers. I asked why, and in response the Sheriff’s office said that ICE detainers are illegal. As “evidence” of this supposed illegality, the Sheriff’s Office forwarded to me two articles by anti-ICE immigration attorneys, articles complete with ads for those attorneys’ services. It did not surprise me that an immigration attorney might try to attract business by criticizing ICE. Kind of like a Texas business owner attracting business by criticizing the Oklahoma Sooners! I contacted ICE after I received the two articles. ICE cited a US Circuit Court of
Appeals ruling that affirms the legality of ICE detainers. That is certainly more authoritative than the opinions of anti-ICE immigration lawyers trying to attract business. The Sheriff’s Office should cooperate with ICE, and not cave in to the demands of extremist protesters. I posted the question on my Facebook page, “Should Oklahoma County cooperate with ICE?” I expected the majority of respondents to say, “Yes, we should cooperate with ICE.” But I was surprised at the lopsided responseso far, about 94% of respondents say “Yes, we should cooperate with ICE.” I suspect many readers, like me, have empathy for those fleeing violence in other countries. Our family helped some Vietnamese refugees when I was a child, at the end of the Vietnam War. But empathy for refugees is no excuse for abandoning an orderly immigration system, or for not cooperating with federal law enforcement. If you don’t like our immigration laws, by all means feel free to try to change them. But don’t create open-borders anarchy. Do you agree? Feel free to contact me at kevin.calvey@oklahomacounty.org.
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Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund
- Photos by Rose Lane
It was Fund in the Sun at the Jones Assembly for patrons of the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund. Above, from left: OACF board member Adam Edwards, Advocacy and Policy Associate David White, Betsy Graham, board member Whitney Moss and Executive Director Lauren Sullivan.
Fund in the Sun Barbara and the late Jackie Cooper founded the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund. At right, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Gray, Graham, Betsy, Matilda, Christine, Garrett and Cindy Colton with CoCo and Levi in front.
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Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy
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Child advocacy heroes are honored at ball The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy honored champions for children who reach “hero status” for those they help during its Third Annual Heroes Ball at the Skirvin Hilton. Mary Blankenship Pointer was the event chairman and Johna Kirschner was the co-chairman. Joe Dorman is the president and CEO of OICA. Judge Lisa Tipping Davis posthumously received the Kate Barnard Lifetime Achievement Award. Karen Waddell received the Individual Award. The Organization Award honoree was the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth. The Gateway to Leadership Public Servant Award was presented to Laura Boyd (D) and Ron Peters (R).
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Heroes Ball Co-Chairman Jonna Kirschner, Patricia Tipping, Mellissa Raplan, Rebekah Davis and Chairman Mary Pointer. Kirschner and Pointer were presenting the late Judge Lisa Tipping Davis with the Kate Barnard Lifetime Achievement Award. Pat, Davis’ mother, and Melissa and Rebekah, her daughters, accepted the award.
Dressed as their favorite superheroes are Kari Euker, Leanne Moffitt and Ashley Baker.
Gary and Patti Millican support the mission of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.
Gov. George Nigh and Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy President and CEO Joe Dorman.
At right: Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy President and CEO Joe Dorman, Wade Christensen, Gov. Mary Fallin and gala CoChairman Mary Pointer.
Martha Marshall and Patti Parrish hang out with Spider Man Hobie Higgins.
Above: Meredith and Dr. Vamsi Kaliki. At left: Jill and Jason Zaloudik.
Tawnya Hill and Mitchell Rozin at the Heroes Ball.
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Lance Ward (left), pastor of congregational care at Crossings Community Church, and Eunice Khoury (right), present Beth Patterson (center), RSVP executive director, with a check in the amount of $3,100 from the Senior Day proceeds.
RSVP receives $3k grant from Crossings’ Senior Day The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Central Oklahoma was recently the recipient of a generous donation from Well Preserved Advisory Group and Crossings Community Church, sponsors of Senior Day, a seniorfocused educational event held each May. Senior Day 2019 brought together more than 300 of the community’s seniors with trusted professionals who provide services to seniors. Approximately 20 classes on such topics as caregiving, Medicare, and elder fraud were presented. Proceeds from the event each year are donated to nonprofits that serve senior adults. Beth Patterson,
RSVP executive director, was presented with a check in the amount of $3,100. ••• About RSVP of Central Oklahoma: Since 1973, RSVP of Central Oklahoma has helped senior adults continue to live with purpose and meaning by connecting them with rewarding community volunteer opportunities, including RSVP’s Provide-A-Ride Senior Transportation Program. RSVP is a partner of Senior Corps and the United Way of Central Oklahoma. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, call 605-3110 or visit rsvpokc.org. You can also follow RSVP on Facebook at facebook.com/RSVPokc.
Alzheimer’s Association offers tips for dealing with dementia Dementia is the umbrella term for brain disease which affects short term memory, reasoning and logic, and decision making skills. There are several different types of dementia including Alzheimer’s, Dementia of the Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration Type, Lewy Body Dementia and Vascular Dementia. In Alzheimer's disease, the hippocampus, which helps form new memories, and the cortex, which helps us think, plan and remember. There are 10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s according to the Alzheimer’s Association. 1. Abnormal forgetting. Remember there is a difference in memory loss due to the natural process of aging and abnormal types of forgetting. For example, one might forget something temporarily which would be natural as they age but forgetting what just happened would be considered abnor-
mal. 2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks. Break things down into steps to make it easier to complete. 3. Language problems. With regards to language problems, having trouble remembering words/memories could be considered abnormal. 4. Loss of initiative which could include withdrawing from activities one used to enjoy. 5. Poor judgment in making rational decisions. 6. Problems with abstract thinking includes the ability to think about things not actually present. 7. Misplacing things. 8.Changes in behavior. 9. Personality changes. 10. Disorientation The following information includes tips in interacting with someone with dementia. Remember that this is very confusing time for people.
Imagine forgetting where your room or home is or not being able to communicate your own choices. Use simple, easy to understand language. Orient yourself to the person each time you interact. Give your name and your role in their life. If they are forgetting something, do not become frustrated. Don’t pressure someone to remember. Instead, give them time to convey what they mean and help them clarify by asking questions. Do not argue with people as this can cause agitation. If someone becomes agitated, you could use music that they enjoy as a way to distract and redirect. The Oklahoma Long Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents in an advocacy role. For more information about long term resident's rights, please call your Ombudsman at the Areawide Aging Agency at 942-8500.
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Downtown OKC Partnership to host 2nd Annual Deep Deuce Director’s Cut Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership and the Business Improvement District are excited to announce Deep Deuce Director’s Cut will return for its second year on Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. This year’s event will celebrate one of the most epic tales of true love and miracles with a showing of the 1987 film, The Princess Bride (PG). Fans of the fairy-tale adventure are invited to lace up their boots, draw their swords and come dressed as their favorite character for the outdoor movie screening. The screening is on the grass lot located at 320 N.E. 2nd Street. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for
the movie, beginning at 8:30 p.m. This event is dog friendly and subtitles will be displayed as well. There will be a photo booth, movie snacks and drinks for all to enjoy. As well as free limited-edition Princess Bride takeaways while supplies last. This event is free and open to all ages. Whiskey Biscuit will have a popup bar on site providing beer and wine sales during the event. Additionally, Deep Deuce Grill will offer grab-n-go dinner from their bar across the street. For more information, visit DowntownOKC.com/deep-deuce-directorscut/ or call (405) 235-3500.
Anatomy of a Comic Book at the Skirvin Jerry Bennett, accomplished comic and pop culture artist and the 2018-19 SPACE (Skirvin Paseo Artist Creativity Exposition) resident is opening the “Anatomy of a Comic Book,” Thursday, Aug. 15, 5-8 p.m. in his studio space located at One Park Avenue in the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. This show and reception will allow the public to experience the process of creating the brand-new comic series, Glamorella’s Daughter. Bennett will walk through the steps from writing through publishing with collaborator, friend and fellow artist, Charles J. Martin. Both will be available that evening to answer questions and discuss the process. Jerry Bennett is an accomplished comic and pop culture artist.
Bennett prides himself on not only being a talented comic-focused artist, but also working as an educator by creating workshops and demonstrations for organizations such as Positive Tomorrows, Metropolitan Library System: MWC Moore and Northwest Branches, and University of Central Oklahoma, in addition to speaking at local events such as the New World Comic Con and Soonercon. Aside from engaging in public speaking, Bennett is also a freelance artist who has worked with industry titans such as DreamWorks, Stan Lee, Scholastic Children’s Books and Upper Deck (Marvel), to name a few. In its seventh year of partnership with the Skirvin, SPACE, is a unique urban Artist in
Residency program in which emerging visual artists who are members of the Paseo Arts Association can apply for a yearlong on-site residency in Oklahoma City’s premier downtown landmark hotel. The Skirvin’s selection committee, consisting of leaders in the local art community from the Paseo Art Association and The Skirvin Hilton Hotel, selected Bennett from a distinguished pool of artists. Bennett’s residency closes at the end of September to allow for another talented artist the opportunity to have the Skirvin Hilton experience. For more information, call the Paseo Arts Association at (405) 525-2688 or email at amanda@thepaseo.org. Visit thepaseo.org/join for membership information.
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prior to the date set for hearing. _____________ CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
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PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
All persons having an indebtedness or claim against the City of the Village are hereby notified that a purchase order or contract must be recorded in the office of the encumbering officer on or before September 30, 2019, covering all debts now unpaid and incurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2018, and ending on June 30, 2019, or said account shall be void and forever barred. Beverly Whitener City Treasurer/ Encumbering Officer
GUARDIANSHIP (First Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CASE NO: PG-2019-413 IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
) ) Ethan Alexander Enriquez Avalos and ) Raudel Efrain Ortiz Avalos, a minor ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Yaquelin Ivet Avalos has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Ethan Alexander Enriquez Avalos and Raudel Efrain Ortiz Avalos, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Welch Room 217 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 8 day of October 2019, at 9 o’clock A.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 6 day of August, 2019. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court (SEAL) RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Gail Bowlby, Deputy
DIVORCE (First Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019; Friday, August 23, 2019; Friday, August 30, 2019)
Case No. FD-2018-3521 In Re the Marriage of: Diana Laura Calanche-Silva, Petitioner, and Rene Thiago Reis Silva, Respondent.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
NAME CHANGE
To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Monica Corral Carrera, as next of friend of Nahomy Lopez Corral has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, towit: From (a) Nahomy Lopez Corral to (b) Nahomy Corral; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Mai of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 19 day of September, 2019 at 9 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. /s/Karen Colbert (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1809 IN RE: The name of: ) Melinda Grace Swindle ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Melinda Grace Swindle has petitioned to change his/her name to Melinda Grace Ferrer. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10 o’clock A.M. on the 5 day of September, 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 change of name will be granted as prayed.
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1804 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Kelle Meek has petitioned to change his/her minor name from Jett Turner Dye-Bennett to Jett Turner Bennett. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 19 day of September, 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 /s/Karen Colbert By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019)
(First Publication) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1301
CV-2019-1775 ) ) ) ) )
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Melodie Gage, as next of friend of Brennen HerronGage has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Brennen Lyn Herron-Gage to (b) Brennen Lyn Guerra; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Prince of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 30 day of August, 2019 at 10 o’clock a.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. _____________ CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN RE: The name of: David Martin Hooks
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that David Martin Hooks has petitioned to change his/her name to Martin David Hooks. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 19 day of September, 2019, before Judge Stallings 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/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1811
Case No. CV-2019-1802 In the Matter of the Application of Jorge A. Benites as next of friend of (child) Kristal Bentiez Tapia to Change Her/His Name
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Jorge A. Benites, as next of friend of Kristal Bentiez Tapia has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Kristal Bentiez Tapia to (b) Kristal Benites; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 5 day of September, 2019 at 2 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case,
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
IN RE: The name of: Kelle Meek
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Rene Thiago Reis Silva GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 27 day of September, 2019, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 7 day of August, 2019. /s/ Diana Calanche Petitioner RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/ Gail Bowlby, Deputy (SEAL)
In the Matter of the Application of Melodie Gage as next of friend of (child) Brennen Lyn Herron-Gage to Change Her/His Name
Case No. CV-2019-1813 In the Matter of the Application of Monica Corral Carrera as next of friend of (child) Nahomy Lopez Corral to Change Her/His Name
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Elizabeth Warne By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Deadline: Friday 3:00 p.m. the week before publication 405-755-3311
IN RE: The name of: Million L. Smith
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Million L Smith has petitioned to change his/her name to Million L. Rosas. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 5 day of September, 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 /s/Elizabeth Warne By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for Detention Officers $2479/month Health, dental, vision, 401K, and paid leave Apply in person or online at oklahomacounty.org/190/Career-Opportunities Call 405-713-1040 for questions (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019)
OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1790
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1832 IN RE: The name of: Ellis Gerald Caldwell
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Ellis Gerald Caldwell has petitioned to change his/her name to Kenhgie G-Down Caldwell. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 5 day of September, 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 /s/Bill Young By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1833 IN RE: The name of: Joohee Stevenson
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Joohee Stevenson has petitioned to change his/her name to Joohee Lee. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10 o’clock A.M. on the 5 day of September, 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 change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Gail Bowlby By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1818 IN RE: The name of: Colton T. Smith
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Colton T. Smith has petitioned to change his/her name to Colton T. Brown. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 19 day of September, 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 /s/Elizabeth Warne By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
IN RE: The name of: Jessica Nicole Brown
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jessica Nicole Brown has petitioned to change his/her name to Patrick Anthony Brown. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 19 day of September, 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 /s/Bill Young By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Anne Louise Foletta has petitioned to change his/her name to Phoenix Louise Antonini. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 5 day of September, 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 /s/L.Bell By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2019-1780 IN RE: The name of: Dong Phuong Thi Nguyen
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Dong Phuong Thi Nguyen has petitioned to change his/her name to Kathy Phuong Nguyen. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 26 day of September, 2019, before Judge Stallings 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. COURT CLERK /s/Shalease Blue By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 16, 2019)
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN RE: The name of: Jasmine Kamsu
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CV-2019-1830 IN RE: The name of: James Anthony Thompson
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jasmine Kamsu has petitioned to change his/her name to Jasmine Sterling. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2 o’clock P.M. on the 5 day of September, 2019, before Judge Truong 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.
TO: All interested parties. Take notice that James Anthony Thompson has petitioned to change his/her name to Jay Antonio Castillo. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1 o’clock P.M. on the 19 day of September, 2019, before Judge Stallings in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Elizabeth Warne By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Jamie Houston By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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Excursions
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Richardson girls take on Europe
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ou who know me well are quite aware that I have the sense of direction of a toaster cord. So, I expect a marching band for the fact that I got two granddaughters to London, Paris and back. But I had a secret weapon: I took my daughter who is mother to Elle – age 14 ¾ going on – well, she’s a teenager. Katie, daughter of son Brett is 12 3/4, and isn’t yet a teen, and asks questions as, “Happy, (my grandmother name), explain the thinking behind the French Revolution?” Hoo Boy, I hope she thought I was being funny when I said, “Katie, that’s why Google was created.” Daughter Robin, Elle, and I flew to Virginia and picked up Katie and instructions. Katie comes with instructions and a collection of Epi-Pens as she has severe Tree Nut Allergies. Katie is scary smart, but the nut allergy thing kept me awake at night. Attendant to all that was documentation that I had permission to take a child who wasn’t directly mine, abroad, and documentation for the boxes of Epi-Pen needles that had to go through security. Off we trooped. For you who might encounter a similar situation, let me assure you, people are immensely accommodating and helpful, the cabin attendant on Virgin Air asked those around us not to open nuts – how thoughtful was that? Neither child had been abroad, and it is an absolute delight to see another culture through their eyes. They, in turn, educated me: apparently if one is overly suntanned, they are “tan-orexic “. See, now you are cool too. Figuring part of the experience was living
together, we had a room for four, in each city. Got that? Four iPhones, hairdryers, IPads, curling irons, Kindles, – and the attendant converter kits – and Epi-Pens – we were a circus. They all packed as I said to, not as I did – and I’ll never live it down – I had a carry-on plus a medium suitcase. You’ve got to understand one was full of wrinkle cream and orthopedic shoes, not a need they had. Proudly I kept up with them, often walking 10 miles of 25,000 steps a day. I found 8:30 a good bedtime. On hot pink index cards, in French, I’d printed out Katie’s allergies, including the information that IF knives or machinery had touched pecans or walnuts, it could put her into anaphylactic shock. I didn’t just inform the waiter, but the cooks. If you’ve someone with these allergies, you’ll know I’m not overstating this. People smiled, took the cards to those preparing dishes, and returned with suggestions of what she could eat. People are lovely. Waiters brought the girls “Kid Champagne” when Robin and I had wine and fussed over them with such care. All my worries disappeared. Everything cultural or churchy or educational that was on the To-See list, we did, but a surprise big hit was Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. We have 17,847 photos with celebs. Another MUST, especially if you are traveling with kids is to get “Fast Track” tickets
so you don’t wait in line. That cut hours of waiting off our journey. Elle took notes as she will use some of the museums and historical attractions as information for school papers, while Katie absorbed, Robin planned our routes, and I looked for benches. Robin and I are still giggling over a newsfeed that popped up on her phone. It seems two guys were drinking heavily in the back yard (United States) when they saw a bird fall from the sky. Finding the bird alive, they felt they should do something. Being responsible drunks, they felt they shouldn’t drive. But creatively intoxicated, they called an Uber and nestled the bird into the front passenger side and waved as bird went to the veterinarian. It was reported that the bird is doing just fine. With gratitude for our safety, I turned the kids back to their parents, whole, giggling, and unharmed. Don’t call me. I’m napping the month of August. Strangely, I feel knowing that what is going on with my family is probably not foremost in your minds. I really won’t regale you with the fact that 45+ folks (some dozen or so not in attendance) who are attached to the Richardson family, held a reunion. Suffice it to say, the attendees ran from 105 ½ down to 2 ½. Matriarch Mozelle Richardson was honored with a “Happy 105 ½” birthday cake. Best comment of the weekend came from cousin Kellie from Florida, while straddling a float in Grand Lake’s Woodard Hollow water, “It’s so nice to splash around in a lake not worrying about being chomped by an alligator.”
An entire HERD of Richardsons — what a reunion!
Having run through a Gay Pride parade to reach it, the Richardson quartet on the London Eye.
Dressed for tea are Joy’s granddaughters Elle and Katie.
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