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Casady’s Nick Armoudian (30) fights through a Holland Hall defender during last Friday’s football game. The Cyclones fell 36-7 to the Dutch in the season opener for both teams. See story on Page 4.
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growth. He passed the state’s first bond issue in 25 years, which
New OKC Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel says he knows the district’s students are going to make it, but they need help. McDaniel was speaking to the Greater OKC Chamber’s State of the Schools luncheon. He came to the metro district after a long-time tenure at the helm of the Mustang Public School District. “Our kids are incredible,” McDaniel said. “They are the most creative, innovative and compassionate people.” The students of the district have a lot to overcome. For instance, McDaniel said, 90 percent qualify for free or reduced lunches. One in four students have had at least one parent who has been incarcerated and 3,000 are considered homeless. “The least we can do as adults is to make the hard decisions and make their lives better,” McDaniel said. In order to make that happen, he said there has to be a conversation about equity. Every student must have access to the same opportunities and resources. “The board of education is very thoughtful about this,” McDaniel said. “We have to learn how to be innovative and do more with less.” While hope is not a strategy, he said that the expectation is that OKC has an excellent school district. But, to change the narrative, it takes action. Things are happening. McDaniel said in order to get more bilingual teachers in the pipeline, the Oklahoma City School District
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Walters to receive Global Vision Award ops, services and manages electrical generation power plants around the world. Formed in 1995, WPI and its affiliated companies have combined the expertise of independent power professionals with the resources of individual and institutional investment funds to develop and supply more than $200 million in power projects in more than 20 countries. Walters, who served as the governor of
Former Governor David Walters has been selected as the recipient of Sister Cities International OKC’s 2018 Global Vision Award. The award will be presented during an Oct. 24 luncheon at the Petroleum Club. Individual tickets are $75, and $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 sponsorships are available. Walters is the president of Walters Power International. WPI supplies, devel-
Oklahoma (1990-94), is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. He entered politics after a successful business career and brought his private sector expertise to the governor’s office. Walters cut the number of state employees, aggressively promoted economic development and achieved a 15year record in job
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Last Village street resurfacing projects are now out for bid By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer The last of the street resurfacing projects The Village authorized in a bond issue are advertised for bids today and proposals from contractors are set to be opened on Sept. 24, City Manager Bruce Stone said. One contract will be awarded for rehabilitating eight residential streets located east of Pennsylvania Avenue, north and south of Britton Road. Those streets are Nichols Road, Waverly Avenue,
Lanesboro Drive, Stoneham Avenue, Colebrook Drive, Georgia Avenue, Lancet Lane and Oxford Way. That project will constitute a little over two miles of street repairs, Stone said. The streets are to receive a 2-inch-thick asphalt overlay. Another project going out for bids is rehabilitation of a mile and a half of Hefner Road, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Lakeside Drive. That job will be split into two contracts. In one contract, the existing See STREETS, Page 3
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will pay for a bachelors degree for any employee who is bilingual. Summit learning programs which are technology-based and self-paced are being introduced. The non-profit Fields and Futures has determined that kids who play sports will stay in school. The organization is building new athletic complexes at the district’s middle and high schools. Members of the Police Athletic Partnership are mentoring kids. McDaniel said child care is being offered at U.S Grant High School, encouraging young moms to also stay in school. “Without community support, our ceiling is very low,” McDaniel said. The students of the district are our future. “We all have a stake in the success of the Oklahoma City Public School district,” he said.
‘When We’re Gone’ Lyric stages world-premiere rock musical Lyric Theatre concludes its regular 2018 season next month with a worldpremiere rock musical – the fifth title in the organization’s New Works Initiative. “When We’re Gone” follows Todd, an angst-ridden teen, in plague-ridden, 14th Century London and his desire to make great art in a time of great need.
The three-week run opens Sept. 29 (with previews starting Sept. 26) at Lyric at the Plaza, 1725 NW 16 St., and continues through Oct. 14. This marks the fifth production in Lyric’s New Works Initiative, which began in 2014 with the world premiere of Triangle and continued in 2015 with “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” and “Mann … And Wife” in 2016 – all staged at the Plaza Theatre. Last year, Lyric unveiled a new production of Disney’s “When You Wish” during its Summer at the Civic Center. The book and lyrics for “When We’re Gone” were written by Alana Jacoby with music from Scotty
Arnold (both from New York). “The seed of this show is about asking how to justify art in a world that’s falling apart and we don’t think the timing of its premiere is an accident,” Arnold said. “Our cast is outstanding, including a couple of our favorite NYC performers joining an amazingly talented bunch of Oklahomans. Being in a room where these top-notch people are telling a story and making music together is going to be a pretty thrilling experience.” This production, which was eight years in the making, marks the team’s first collaboration with Lyric Theatre. It was presented at the National
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invested more than $350 million in the state’s infrastructure, and advanced the first workers’ compensation insurance reform in 15 years. He led trade delegations to eight nations during his term and completely reorganized international
Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2016. “‘When We’re Gone’ mashes up a rock musical with a morality play,” said Michael Baron, Lyric’s producing artistic director. “Audiences who loved ‘The Who’s Tommy’ will enjoy this wildly creative new musical that strikes a brilliant balance of modern-day characters with a poppunk score.” Single tickets start at just $25, and the production is recommended for mature audiences only due to adult situations and language. For more information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org or call Lyric’s box office at 524-9312.
trade for the state, resulting in Oklahoma's international trade growing at twice the national average. Individual tickets are $75 and sponsorships are available. Mail checks to: Sister Cities International OKC, P.O. Box 581, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73101 Contact Mary Blankenship Pointer at 990-2543 more information and for credit card purchases.
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Fridaylanders Mark and Kathie Samples, Roger and Priscilla Cude, Jim and Leni Burrow and John and Mary Gant stop to read OKC FRIDAY as they cruise from Rome to Athens. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Email photos to: rose@okcfriday.com.
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asphalt on Hefner between May Avenue and Penn will be milled off and then the mile-long route will be resurfaced with a 2inch-thick layer of asphalt. The second contract will entail resurfacing Hefner between May and Lakeside, and total reconstruction of the degraded south-side eastbound lane of Hefner. The Hefner Road project was previously advertised and three bids ranging from $613,300 to $730,700 were opened on July 9. However, the bids were rejected because of a technicality.
Hefner Road carries approximately 21,300 vehicles daily just east of SH-74/Lake Hefner Parkway, records of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments indicate. The Village City Council authorized Stone earlier this month to execute multiple contracts with Crossland Heavy Contractors for resurfacing approximately 11 miles of streets in the community. At $2,410,000, Crossland, of Oklahoma City, was the lowest of three bidders for that work. The biggest street improvement project in The Village is the total reconstruction of a mile-long, three-lane section of Britton Road between May and Penn. That project will
be bid in two sections: from May to Ridgeview Drive and from Ridgeview to Pennsylvania. That job, too, will be advertised for bids by the end of August; bids from contractors are to be opened on Sept. 20; and the state Transportation Commission will award the pair of contracts on Oct. 1, Stone said. The estimated cost of that project is $3.9 million, of which 80 percent will be
financed from federal transportation funds and the city’s 20 percent share is projected to be $782,576. Voters in The Village approved a $10.38 million bond issue Jan. 9 that included $8.5 million for rehabilitating 26 streets totaling approximately 15 miles; traffic signal improvements at three major intersections; and construction of almost 7.8 miles of sidewalks along nine streets.
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McGuinness hosts Del City in season opener By Jason Jewell Sports Editor For the fourth straight season, McGuinness hosts Del City in the season opener for both teams. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. this Friday at Pribil Stadium. “(Del City) has become a good rivaly for us,” Irish coach Bryan Pierce said. “We’ve played them twice the last couple of years and it’s always more difficult to play a team twice. Fortunately, we won’t
have to see them again this season.” Having been in Class 5A for the last several years, Del City moved into 6A for the next two seasons. With a pair of scrimmages under their belt, the Irish look forward for games to count. “It’s exciting to finally be able to put a game plan in place and get our weekly routine started,” said Pierce who begins is first season as head coach for McGuinness. “That way our kids
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WEEK 1 SCHEDULE Friday, Aug. 31 Casady at St. Mark’s Rejoice Christian at Crossings Christian Del City at McGuinness Christian Heritage at Mount St. Mary Thursday, Aug. 30 Deer Creek at Southmoore Heritage Hall at Millwood Northeast at John Marshall PC North at Putnam City Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
know what to expect each week.” Heading into the season opener, Pierce said he’s not settled
on who will start at quarterback. Luke Tarman and Evan Ille emerged as the top two candidates, and
both would likley see action this season. “They both run our offense well,” Pierce said. “We don’t have to change any (plays) for either of them.” Friday will also be the first game back for tailback Dominic Richardson since suffering a broken leg in the Irish’s first playoff game last season. “Dominic has been waiting and chomping at the bit to get back out,” Pierce said. “He’s ready to go and we’re ready to let him go. Hopefully, he’ll be
even better than he was last year.” In other action on Friday, Crossings Christian hosts Rejoice Christian and Mount St. Mary entertains Christian Heritage. Casady, meanwhile, is at St. Mark’s. Four other Fridayland teams opened on Thursday, with only John Marshall at home against Northeast. Deer Creek traveled to Southmoore, while Heritage Hall visited Millwood and PC North battled Putnam City.
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Big 2nd quarter propels Knights to win Using a big secondquarter scoring rally, Crossings Christian pulled away for a 3614 win at Community Christian last Friday in the season opener for both teams. The Knights (1-0) scored three times in the second period with quarterback Owen Crotts throwing touchdown passes to receiv-
er Hunter Johnson for 20 yards, receiver Jonah Mahen for 59 yards and tailback Jacob Snyder for 29 yards. Tailback Cole McMurphy scored on a four-yard run, and Snynder added a twoyard plunge in the fourth quarter for the final margin. CASADY FALLS TO HOLLAND HALL Casady fell behind early and never recovered to suffer a 36-7 loss to Holland Hall at Hoot Gibson Field. Christian Owen scored on a three-yard
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Casady’s Christian Owen (44) breaks free for a long run last Friday against Holland Hall.
run for the Cyclones (0-1) in the second
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A final tuneup Deer Creek’s Dylan Diaz (10) tries to avoid PC North defender Kris Barnes (28) during a scrimmage last Thursday at Deer Creek. Both teams open the season this Friday, with Deer Creek visiting Southmoore and PC North taking on Putnam City. - Photo by Richard Clifton, rtcdigitalimages.zenfolio.com
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CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Rockets run to Turkey Creek title With five runners in the top 25, the Mount St. Mary boys cross country team cruised to the Turkey Creek Classic last Saturday at Hennessey. Jackson Salsman captured the individual title, covering the 4200-meter course in 14 minutes, 33.55 seconds. Jake Hunsucker landed landed in the top 15 with an 11thplace finish. Others in the top 25 included Carsten
Logan in 17th, Chris Rodarte in 19th and John Cervantes in 22nd place. Nathan Veal finished in 33rd place to lead Harding Prep to eighth, while Robbie Yarbrough paced Crossings Christian in 51st place. The Rocket girls placed fourth, behind an eighth-place effort from Gabrielle Sanderson. Jayden Lazzari was the only other athlete in the top 25 at 22nd place. Crossings Christian took ninth, with a Carley Atchley leading the way in 24th.
ANTLERS TAKE FIELD RUN CROWN The Deer Creek boys also had five runners in the top 25 to claim The Field Run Classic last weekend. Steven Clark claimed the individual title by eight seconds in 16:03.3 over the 5kilometer course. Gilbert Valezramirez finished eighth, and Drake Wagner took 14th for the Antlers. Hayden Wolf claimed the 15th spot, while A.J. Antonelli was 22nd. Stan Rupert led the way for McGuinness in 52nd place and
Casady’s Peter Berryman took 55th place. The Deer Creek girls, meanwhile, finished second, with three in the top 15. Aubrey Byers paced the Antlers with a third-place finish, while Kendall Edelen took 12th and Ivonnah Viney was 15th. Mia John also made the top 25 in 21st place. Casady’s Modesti McConnell placed 33rd to lead the Cyclones, and Caroline Russell led the McGuinness girls with a 61st-place effort. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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Irish claim CA tourney crown Cruising through pool play, the McGuinness volleyball team had a tougher road in the next two rounds but beat Shawnee, 3-1, last Saturday to win the Carl Albert Invitational championship. The Irish (8-3), ranked No. 5 in Class 5A, also down host Carl Albert 3-2 in the semifinals. They didn’t lose a set in pool play, beating Piedmont, PC West and Midwest City.
McGuinness travels to Southmoore this Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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Rockets win twice: 5A No. 2 Mount St. Mary posted two wins in last week’s action, including a 3-2 victory against 4A No. 1 Christian Heritage and a 3-0 sweep of Oklahoma Bible. The Rockets (8-3) host Heritage Hall on Tuesday. Panthers split pair: PC North got a mixed back from last week’s games, closing with a loss to Shawnee after a 3-1 win at Midwest City. The Panthers (9-2) visit Lawton Eisen-
Crossings Christian rebounded from a semifinal loss to sweep the Tulsa Kelley JV, 3-0, to finish third at the Regent Prep tournament. The 4A No. 4 Knights (11-4) fell 3-1 to host Regent Prep in the semifinals, after beating Tulsa NOAH, 5A No. 11 Skiatook and Mingo Valley in pool play. They visit Community Christian this
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CALENDAR EVENTS CONCERTS Sept. 25 • “Voilà: Viola!” Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble proudly presents “Voilà: Viola!” an evening of viola in the premier of its 2018-19 season, featuring special guest violist Miles Hoffman on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Hoffman will join Ensemble musicians in works by contemporary American Lowell Liebermann, German romantic composer Max Bruch and classical-era Austrian W. A. Mozart. Hoffman, one of America’s bestknown violists, is the host of NPR’s A Minute with Miles. The performance will take place at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 NW 7th Street (at Robinson). Individual concert admission is $20 per ticket. Children, students and active-duty military personnel are admitted free with ID. More information about this concert is available on Brightmusic’s website at brightmusic.org.
THEATRE Sept. 29 – Oct. 14 • ‘When We’re Gone’ Lyric Theatre concludes its regular 2018 season next month with a world-premiere rock musical – the fifth title in the organization’s New Works Initiative. When We’re Gone follows Todd, an angstridden teen, in plagueridden, 14th century London and his desire to make great art in a time of great need. The three-week run opens Sept. (with previews starting September 26) at Lyric at the Plaza, 1725 NW 16 St., and continues through Oct. 14. The production, directed by Michael
Sept. 15 • Outpace Cancer Race The OU Medicine Campus in OKC will soon welcome more than a thousand runners and volunteers from across the state participating in the Stephenson Cancer Center’s inaugural Outpace Cancer Race, a 10K/5K race and 1mile walk on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. The race will begin and end at the Stephenson Cancer Center, 800 NE 10th St., winding across the OU Medicine campus and nearby neighborhoods, including Lincoln Terrace. The 10K/5K routes are certified by USA Track and Field and official course maps can be downloaded outpacecancer.com. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this family-friendly event, which also includes a post-race block party complete with food trucks and kid-friendly activities. Registration is open now through Wednesday, Sept. 12 at noon. Strollers are allowed. Volunteers are also needed for the race. Baron, will feature scenic design by Adam Koch, costumes from Jeffrey Meek, lighting design by Helena Kuukka and sound design by Sam Kusnetz. Music direction will be provided by James Dobinson with stage management by Laurena Sherrill. Single tickets start at just $25, and the production is recommended for mature audiences only due to adult situations and language. For more information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org or call Lyric’s box office at (405) 524-9312.
FESTIVALS Sept. 7 • First Friday The Paseo Arts District’s First Friday Gallery Walk for August will take place on Friday, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. The Gallery Walk will have over 20 galleries featuring more than 80 artists who will host opening receptions, promising something for everyone. The Paseo Arts District will be partnering again with C4K (Cleats for Kids) during the month of September to collect new and lightly used sports equipment
throughout the district in strategically placed bins. They accept equipment for all sports, of all types and in all sizes. Drop off at Paseo Pottery, Paseo Art Space, Jonque Mode or Smash Bangles. The Paseo is OKC’s Unique Arts Destination, located between NW 27th & 30th Streets and Walker & Hudson. Each First Friday, Paseo galleries offer special themed exhibits, refreshments, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment- all within walking distance. Five restaurants, food trucks and a handful of shops round out the Paseo’s distinctive atmosphere. For more information, call (405) 525-2688 or visit thepaseo.org.
OPEN HOUSE Sept. 7 • Open House An Open House will celebrate Hearing Helpers Room’s 20th Anniversary. Central Oklahoma Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America (COC HLAA) is proud to invite everyone. The open house will be Sept. 7, 2-5 p.m., 5100 N Brookline,
Exciting Summer for Oklahoma Film appy Labor Day! H It has been a fantastic summer for independent film here in Oklahoma. Movie stars have come home, productions have flourished, and Tulsa’s home of independent cinema has opened a new theater in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Film + Music Office and state legislature kicked off summer by honoring the song I Can Only Imagine as Oklahoma’s official inspirational song. The song, written in Edmond by the band Mercy Me, was the subject of the Oklahoma produced movie of the same name. The film I Can Only Imagine came out in March and became the third biggest music biopic of all time, making $85 million against a production budget of $3 million. In June, deadCenter celebrated its 18th year, growing ten percent to 33,000 people representing twenty-eight states and four foreign countries. Twentytwo screenings sold out, including all of the Oklahoma made feature films and shorts programs. Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Alfre Woodard joined Disney Star Ryan Merriman and Virtual Reality filmmaker Kim Voynar as Oklahoma Film ICONS. And, Hairspray star and talk show host Ricki
Suite 100. The mission of HHR is to help those with hearing loss live successfully in a hearing world. Please visit OKCHearingLoss.org.
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Lake came to deadCenter with a documentary she produced. deadCenter launched a new technology conference called techCenter at 21c Museum Hotel that attracted an additional 2,000 people. The event featured Virtual Reality, Augmented Realty, and Drone exhibits from several local companies and a Virtual Cinema highlighting Virtual Reality films from around the world. This was also a busy summer for the Oklahoma film industry. Thanks to the continuance of the film rebate program, several out of state production companies brought film and television productions to Oklahoma over the summer, providing jobs for hundreds of Oklahoma based crew and cast members. On the east side of the state, HBO presented a live stand up show with comedian Bill Maher, Bill Maher: Live from Oklahoma, from the historic Brady Theatre in Tula. Tulsa native John Swab returned home to direct his second feature, Run with the
Hunted, starring Ron Perlman. And, Ree Drummond continued filming her wildly popular television show on the Food Network, The Pioneer Woman, which has spawned a full-fledged tourism industry in Pawhuska. Moving further west, Enid hosted the coming of age movie To the Stars starring two-time Emmy winner Tony Hale from HBO’s Veep. Purcell hosted the football comedy The Turkey Bowl. And, Guthrie hosted two summer productions: Stuck Out of Love, a romantic comedy starring Jonathan Bennett, host of Cake Wars; and, A Deadly Romance, a thriller starring Jennifer Taylor from Two and Half Men. In movie theater news, Tulsa’s Circle Cinema launched a new independent movie house in Oklahoma City called Rodeo Cinema. Former deadCenter Director of Programming Kim Haywood is leading the venture as Executive Director. Rodeo Cinema has refurbished the current Oklahoma Opry space in Stockyard City to show first run independent films and will add two more theaters across the street by next summer. Fall promises to be just as busy for Oklahoma film. Stay tuned.
Dine ‘n’ Donate Attend this joint fundraiser for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and for the Bishop McGuinness Walk Team of seniors Becca and Libby Ray. Dine ‘n’ Donate will be at Trust Company of Oklaho-
ma, 2516 NW Expwy from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Coit’s food truck will be on site. A percentage of sales will be donated to the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s OKC. Call Joe Ray (405) 2138161 for info.
Rob and Sara Northwood honored with award On Christmas Eve in 2000, Rob Northwood had to make the painful decision to leave his 16-year-old son at an addiction treatment facility in Oregon. He knew, after exhausted efforts of searching, that there were no local solutions to help his son. “It was necessary to save my son’s life,” he says. “Our search took us 1,500 miles away at a cost of a Harvard education.” Eleven years later, Rob would be introduced to Teen Recovery Solutions, an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit providing a comprehensive drug and alcohol recovery program designed
home from inpafor teens. One Reclaimed - - Oklahoma City’s Largest tient treatment or unique aspect of Fundraiser for Teens in Addiction Recovery as a one-stop-shop the program is a to families choos“recovery high during this event in Seping not to seek treatment. school,” supporting the edutember. The award was creTeens participate in councational needs of teens in ated to recognize one honseling, sober social events, drug and alcohol recovery. oree each year who has dedfamily groups, and an Rob dedicated six years icated enormous amounts of optional recovery high as a board member and time and energy to champischool for teens needing a board president and has on Teen Recovery Solutions. safe place to complete credbeen instrumental in the “My involvement with its and graduate. growth and success of the TRS and Mission Academy “It is impossible to overprogram. His wife, Sara, was a direct result of my state the substantial impact chaired the annual funddesire to never have to see that Rob and Sara have raising event, Reclaimed, in another parent go through made on our organization 2014 rallying the communithe same painful experience over the years. Their board ty to raise more than that I did on that Christservice, emotional and $300,000 for teens in recovmas Eve,” says Northwood. financial commitment and ery. Teen Recovery Solutions their amazing outreach on Sara and Rob Northwood offers affordable continual our behalf to the larger will be honored with the care for teens returning community, has enabled us “Dare to Believe” Award
to be successful in helping teens and families to a degree that just would not have been possible otherwise,” said Executive Director Andrew Rice. “Anyone who has been helped by our programs over the years has Rob and Sara and their family to thank for making that relief and recovery possible. With a doubt.” The event will take place Friday, Sept. 21, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. Tickets are $150 and table sponsorships start at $500. To purchase a ticket or make a donation, visit TeenRecoverySolutions.org.
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HALL From Page 1 2013 inductee. “These women have inspired and improved the lives of Oklahoma women, families and children across the state.” About this year’s inductees: Susan Chambers: As the founding partner of Lakeside Women’s Hospital in 1997, Chambers gave women a choice in making healthcare decisions. The OB/GYN established Oklahoma’s first freestanding female-focused facility providing a range of services from routine health checks to specialized care for every stage in a woman’s life. In her spare time, Chambers does volunteer work for nonprofits. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women for nearly eight years. She also supports World Neighbors, an international nonprofit organization, and has
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participated in many journey trips and medical missions across the globe. Chambers is a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class 29. Jane Jayroe Gamble: As the 1967 Miss America, Jane Jayroe Gamble was the first Miss America to visit a combat zone and started the Miss America tradition of providing entertainment to our military every year. A shy girl from Laverne who captured the world stage, Gamble is an inspiration to dream big. Afterwards, she enjoyed a successful 16-year television journalism career in Dallas/Ft. Worth and Oklahoma City and was the first female to be named “Outstanding News Personality” in DFW market. A third generation Oklahoman, she has been appointed to leadership positions by four Oklahoma governors, including cabinet secretary of tourism and director of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation. She is the author of several books, including More Grace than Glamour, Out of the Blue, Delight
Comes in Your Life and Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul. Joan Gilmore: In her seven decades as a journalist, Gilmore has mentored hundreds of aspiring young women in many communications’ fields. She began her career at newspapers in Springfield, Mo. and Muskogee, then joined The Oklahoman for the next 28 years rising from a reporter to an editor position. In 1980, she opened a public relations and video agency, and then added the position of columnist for The Journal Record. The doyenne of Oklahoma still goes to work every day and is the only journalist at the Journal Record who writes a daily column. Gilmore has been inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame and received the Oklahoma City University Woman of Excellence Award. She is the only Oklahoman to twice win the Byliner Award by the Association for Women in Communications, the first for Communications and the second, a lifetime achievement award.
Willa Johnson: As the first African-American woman elected to serve on the Oklahoma City Council, Johnson is a role model for all women regardless of ethnicity. After serving 14 years representing Ward 7, she was then elected Oklahoma County Commissioner for District 1 in 2007 and re-elected in 2010 and 2014. One of Johnson’s achievements is honoring the history and contributions of the African-American community by renaming five city streets, providing historical plaques in Deep Deuce area and placing Edwards Addition on the National Register of Historic Places. She is a 2017 recipient of the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women’s Kate Barnard Award. In 2014, Johnson was inducted into the Oklahoma African-American Hall of Fame. Kay Rhoads: Serving a second term as principal chief of the Sac and Fox Nation, Rhoads is one of the few women leading a Native American Nation. One of her focus areas is to improve
the lives of Native American women by stopping the violence against women among the Nation’s enrollment of 3,000 members stretching across three counties. Rhoads is also focused on education and economic development. She has a strong background in working with disability programs, health programs and leadership training, and has conducted training in leadership and business management for various organizations. OCSW hosts the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame, which was established in 1982. Since then, 116 Oklahoma women have received this highest honor who have contributed to a significant and recognizable change that benefits
‘Join the Jet Set’ at Taste of Northwest Guests are invited to “come fly away” with the Northwest OKC Chamber during its 10th Annual Taste of the Northwest, auction and food fest. The chamber’s signature event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m., at Atlantic Aviation at Wiley Post Airport. The Taste of the Northwest will feature nearly 20 Northwest Oklahoma City restaurants, as well as live and silent auctions. Funds raised will support the community-building, leadership development and business growth programs of the Northwest OKC Chamber. “As we prepare for our 80th anniversary, we are also raising funds for a new office, better equipped to serve our members with technology and meeting space,” chamber leaders said. Sponsorships are available, as well as individual tickets. Visit www.nwokc.com for more information.
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Russell offers legislative update Above: Northwest OKC Chamber Chairman Craig Foster visits with Craig Smith, Congressman Steve Russell’s aide, during a legislative update luncheon hosted by the chamber. At right: Russell answers questions from attendees. The congressman said that overall the mood on Capitol Hill is optimistic economically. Oklahoma particularly is doing well as the Sooner State continues to work to diversify the state’s economy, he said.
the lives of women and families in Oklahoma, the nation or the world through professional leadership, civic involvement or volunteer community efforts. “This recognition is a testament to the vision and contributions that Oklahoma women are making throughout their lifetime,” Haneborg said. “Future generations will continue to applaud these women for making an impact on their surrounding communities for years to come.” A reception will follow the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony. To RSVP or for sponsorship opportunities, contact OCSW Executive Director Kitti Asberry at pakita.asberry@omes.ok.gov or 4016970.
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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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Trip abroad reiterates importance of allies By Congressman Tom Cole
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gress to do important work back in the district and abroad. During the first week of August, I had the opportunity to travel with five of my colleagues to frontline states and important NATO allies in Europe. Our first stop was the United Kingdom – shortly after it had been confirmed that a Russian defector was murdered on British soil. This confirmation served as a reminder that the Russians are unreliable, dangerous and reckless. The United States has been very supportive to the British and expelled 63 Russian diplomats from the U.S. as a result of Russian aggression on British soil. The United Kingdom expressed appreciation to America’s strong stance on their behalf - and the UK has stood strong with us so many times in the past. We must stand with our friends during difficult moments. The next stop was a visit to frontline North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) states – Poland, Lithuania and Denmark. Poland has a deep appreciation for forward deployment of American forces with hope that the U.S. will establish a permanent presence in the country. Poland was once occupied by Russia and the previous Soviet Union for decades, becoming a captive nation behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. Poland is grateful that the United States defeated the Soviet Union in the Cold War and assisted with the peaceful transition of Poland into a democracy and a NATO ally. Today, the Polish are interested in acquiring U.S. military equipment, technology and machinery, as well as maintaining a strong presence with America in the Middle East. Additionally, the Polish Foreign Minister and Secretary of Defense reassured my colleagues and I that they are encouraging other European nations to
become energy independent, making them less reliant on Russia. Overall, Poland continues to be a country that we can rely on as a cornerstone of NATO’s defense. In Lithuania, my group met with a group of Parliamentarians who were present when Lithuania declared independence from Russia in 1991. Their witness was a first-hand testament of Russian aggression. On Jan. 13, 1991, Russian tanks and soldiers surrounded the Lithuanian Parliament to prevent Lithuania’s declaration of independence. Today, Lithuania is a democratic nation, but still maintains a keen awareness of the dangers posed by Russia to its freedom. Our final stop in Europe was Denmark. Denmark has been an excellent ally to the U.S. as it has sent forces to Iraq and Afghanistan alongside our troops, as well as been a customer of U.S. mili-
tary equipment. As co-chair of the Congressional Friends of Denmark, it was great to connect with our friends in Denmark and learn of their commitment to strengthen our NATO alliance. Denmark is very concerned of Russian activity in the Baltics, but it reaffirmed its ties and faithful friendship to the U.S. My trip overseas was a solid reminder of how important our allies in Europe are and how dangerous and volatile Russia is. Russia is not a partner or friend to the U.S. – it is an adversary. It is a country that has engaged in murder and has held Poland and Lithuania hostage in living memory. America’s alliances in Europe could not be more critical during this time when new threats emerge from Russia on all fronts. NATO will remain a central pillar of western security in the years ahead to counter our adversaries and their aggressions.
Correction In last week’s OKC FRIDAY it said “the Cornett campaign did not start or endorse
the “Bull Stitt” campaign. Actually, the campaign did place that ad on television. Nei-
ther of the two PACs, Oklahoma Value, nor the Foundation for Economic Prosperity,
placed that ad on the air. The Cornett campaign did indeed pay for and produce the ad.
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Students
Heritage Hall honors educators with top awards Barbara Leite received the Judith Ann Knott Chair for Distinguished Achievement in Elementary Education and Cathie Perry was presented the Distinguished Faculty Award during Heritage Hall’s Annual Faculty Recognition Lunch, sponsored by the school’s Board of Trustees. Employees celebrating milestone years of service were also recognized during the event. Awarded every two years to a full-time teacher in the Lower School, the Judith Ann Knott Chair for Distinguished Achievement in Elementary Education recipient is chosen by an adminis-
trative panel based on criteria that includes a teacher’s devotion to students (willingness to go the extra mile); professional creativity and passion for teaching; and impact on school culture. In presenting this year’s award, Lower School Head Betsy Horn described her as a quiet leader who embodies The Charger Code – to learn with honor, to lead with courage, and to serve with compassion; a problem solver who works toward solutions without complaint; and a passionate advocate for children who has extensive knowledge in developmentallyappropriate learning strategies.
“Awarding the endowed chair to Barbara Leite was one of the most meaningful and special privileges of my career,” Horn said. “Humble and unaware of how truly extraordinary she is, Barbara has helped grow an outstanding program that provides students with the best possible foundation as they begin their educational careers at Heritage Hall.” “Not surprisingly, there are wait lists in the grades she oversees. We are blessed to have such an esteemed educator leading the Early Childhood Center.” After receiving the award, a surprised and tearful Leite said that children are
important. “They are the leaders and difference makers of the future and they deserve a quality education,” Leite said. “Teaching children is what I love and believe in. The existence of an award like this shows that others also believe in and value education. I am truly honored.” Upon taking the stage to present the Distinguished Faculty Award, Heritage Hall Alumni Association (HHAA) board member David Ferguson ’88 said that his first inclination had been to roll out an overhead projector, take out some colored Vis-à-Vis markers and a sheet of transparency and diagram a sentence
BARBARA LEITE
CATHIE PERRY
for this year’s recipient, a sixth grade English teacher. Reading nomination forms submitted by alumni, Ferguson said, “Cathie Perry has inspired and shaped multiple generations
of Chargers with her love for her students, her commitment to education, and her brilliant command of, and appreciation for, English. Nearly 30 See HALL, Page 10
Harding Fine Arts students to take part in Israeli exchange Eight students from Harding Fine Arts Academy have been chosen to participate in a four-week cultural exchange with 10 Israeli students during the fall semester. Harding Fine Arts Academy teachers nominated candidates based on academic achievement, student engagement and leadership potential. The nominees went through a rigorous vetting process that included group dynamic exercises, personality assessments and individual interviews with a panel of teachers and administrators. A school selection committee approved the team of 8 with two students as alternates. HFAA students will host a visiting Israeli student at their home for a week and
then together the group will spend a week in Washington, D.C. and New York City, including a tour of the United Nations. They will then fly to Israel for two weeks of touring cultural and historic sites and living with the Israeli family of the student whom they hosted. The exchange will take place in late October through early November. Team co-sponsors include Dean of Students Misty Reed and Lee Ann Sturm, AP Human Geography and Geometry teacher. Participating students are Perri Lewis, Sophia Smith, Destini Pittman, Olivia Biggerstaff, Isabel Perez, Tristan Harrison, Benjamin Holieway, and Harley Slay. “The trip honestly changed my view on the world and the people in it,”
Kya Millirons, a junior at HFAA who participated last year, said. “I learned so much and made life-long friends. It was an emotional, religious, and over all inspiring experience.” When approached with the idea last year, Keith Campbell, then vice principal and now current principal, stated that it seemed like a stretch for the tuition-free, public charter school. Harding Fine Arts Academy is a culturally diverse inner-city school, and nearly 60 percent of students are on free or reduced lunches. “Nevertheless, we wanted to take a chance on this program and offer a highquality, paradigm-shifting experience to our students in the hopes that they will give back to the school, their families and Oklaho-
ma City. This is not a vacation. These students will work hard to prepare, and we will run them hard once the trip starts,” Campbell said. The students have met biweekly all summer to prepare. They will read eight books on Israel, including literature, history, politics and culture. They will research Oklahoma and present what it is like to grow up in the central United States. “They will make several presentations on this trip,” Campbell said. “They will get very good at articulating what's great about Oklahoma and our way of life.” “This exchange program is sponsored by the American-Israel Friendship League in New York City. AIFL has existed for over
45 years,” Campbell said. Every year, about 10 American schools are chosen to participate. The 10 teams, plus the 10 Israeli teams, will gather in New York before flying to Israel. Students will do traditional fundraising such as a silent auction, bake sales, contacting local business and designing sponsorships, and will make presentations to civic groups. The Oklahoma Israel Exchange, also known as OKIE, has been of tremendous support of this group and making their experiences possible. The trip will cost about $40,000. To support the students, make a donation or have the students present to a civic group, contact Keith Campbell at kcampbell@ hfaaokc.org.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities
Red Shoe Gala raises $325k to keep families together Supporters of Ronald McDonald House Charities Oklahoma City (RMHC-OKC) put on their finest red shoes and raised $325,000 in net proceeds at the 16th annual Red Shoe Gala at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club in support of RMHC-OKC’s mission to keep families together in a medical crisis. This year the prestigious Red Shoe Award was given to Jodi Sanchez for her continued commitment to support RMHC for over 15 years. “At Ronald McDonald House Charities, we believe just one person can truly make a huge difference in the lives of others,” said Susan Adams, RMHC-OKC president and CEO. “Our community is very fortunate to have Jodi Sanchez call Oklahoma City home.” “Jodi has walked the RMHC mile in so many ways, has touched the lives of so many people, and seen so many things. She knows how important it is to lead by example.” Dave Lopez, co-chairmand of the Red Shoe Gala, said it was an “incredible event.” “The Davis and Siewe families’ story about their time at the Ronald McDonald House was extremely touching and truly brings to life the reason why we raise money for the mission to keep families together in their time of need,” he said. “We are able to help families from all over our state and give them a “home-away-fromhome” at no cost to guest families when their child is in the hospital.”
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years after having taken her class, I still recall and rely on the knowledge she imparted.” Another alumnus wrote, “Mrs. Perry’s classes are known to be demanding, but her students describe her as helpful and motivating. A thoughtful and purposeful teacher, Mrs. Perry challenges her students
Christian Sanchez; Jodi Sanchez, 2018 Red Shoe Award honoree; Natasha Sanchez; and Ed Sanchez.
Red Shoe Gala Co-Chairmen Brandon Hart, Lindsey Hart, Stacy Lopez and Dave Lopez.
and helps them reach their full potential.” Perry’s colleagues were just as complementary, Ferguson said. “Cathie Perry is understandably one of the most revered and beloved teachers at Heritage Hall,” one colleague wrote. “She is known as the ‘Grammar Queen,” but she is much more than that. Cathie shows her students love and understanding, and inspires them to be better writers, better readers,
and, of course, better grammarians.” A visibly moved Perry said she “barely have the words to describe my thoughts and what it means to have been presented the fifth Distinguished Faculty Award by former Heritage Hall students.” “Receiving this award provides me with an additional boost of confidence and excitement for my dayto-day work – reminding me that every moment I
Susan Adams, RMHC-OKC president and CEO; Loren Wilson and Melissa Wilson.
share with every student matters,” she said. “I am grateful and humbled by this recognition.” Faculty and staff receiving mileston recogntions included: • 40 years — Dr. John Powell. •30 years — Jimmika Wolf. •25 years — Robert Ring and Vicki Stebbins. •20 years — Kathie Barnett, Roger Bates, Tena Highfill, David Hillis and Tommy Riley.
•15 years — Julie Kline and Robert Smith. •10 years – Brian Bogert ’95, Nick Carter, Rebecca Clemens, Steven Gillmore, Dr. Chris Hamel, Barbara Nykol, Cindy Ratliff and Genifer Ring. • 5 years – Ashley Baer Heil ’09, Allie Blundell, Steve Chard ’88, Cooper Cloud ’11, Maggie English, Carrie Gary, Ahmad Jones, Dr. Erin McQuiston, Andrew Morris, Nancy Teehee and Christa Thompson.
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Upward Transitions
Celebrity waiters earn big tips for Upward Transitions Hideaway Pizza in Automobile Alley hosted Upward Transitions’ Annual Celebrity Waiter Night. First responders from throughout the OKC metropolitan area
served attendees. One hundred percent of their tips were donated to Upward Transition and a portion of the cost of each meal was given to the charity by Hideaway.
Oklahoma City Police Department Maj. Dexter Nelson, Ava Leon, Deputy Todd Beesley of the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department.
A triumvirate of CEOs: Former CEO Ray Bitsche; Jeremy Sanders, Upward Transitions CEO; Dana Hope, Muscular Dystrophy executive director and also a former CEO of Upward Transitions.
Maj. Louie Beesley, Oklahoma City Fire Department, and Carrie Ruth Trumbo, Oklahoma City Ballet. Trumbo, a ballerina, sold tickets for a giveaway to a ballet performance.
Mallory Cook, EMSA; Karla Stinnett, Upward Transitions Board of Directors; and Tori Spencer, EMSA.
Jack Fudge, Taylor Fudge, Ben Fudge and OCPD Maj. Dexter Nelson.
Business
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Community Foundation names board members and chairman, staff T he Oklahoma City Community Foundation is announced the addition of Leigh Ann Albers, David J. Feroli and Christin V. Mugg to its Board of Trustees, as well as new staff Jennifer Meckling, Rachel Mouton and Laura Moon. In addition, Dr. Steven C. Agee assumed the role of board chairman. Dean of Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University, Agee has served as an Oklahoma City Community Foundation Trustee since 2012. Agee replaces Bond Payne as chairman, who served two years and will remain on the board as a Trustee. As chairman, Agee will direct a 15-member board comprised of local civic and business leaders. The board governs the policies, administration, activities and grant decisions of the Community Foundation, which administers more than 1,600 charitable endowments and is ranked as one of the nation’s largest community foundations. “I’m honored and delighted to have a leadership role with this organization at
such a distinctive time,” said Agee. “In 2019, the Community Foundation will celebrate 50 years as our community’s area resource for charitable giving. I look forward to being a part of this momentous celebration and to help continue their tradition of excellence.” Albers has served on the Community Foundation’s iFund committee for the past five years and is active with many charitable organizations throughout the community. A civic leader, Feroli is a certified public accountant and retired partner of the international accounting firm KPMG LLP. Mugg is a partner at Mugg, Scott and Winston, a local estate planning firm, and has directed her clients to the Community Foundation for charitable giving for many years. Retiring Trustees Leslie Hudson and Tony Tyler completed nine-year terms June 30, 2018. Meckling joins the staff as the new charitable organization endowment program director, where she will help organizations establish and grow their endowment fund at the Community Foundation. Previously, Meckling held the role as director of community engagement for the Oklahoma Center of Nonprofits. Meckling will be assisted by Mouton as charitable organization endowment administrator. In addition, Mouton will manage GiveSmartOKC.org, an online tool used by donors and funders to learn more about local nonprofits. Mouton comes to the Community Foundation after spending several years working for The Little Light House in Tulsa. Moon joins the Oklahoma City Community Foundation as coordinator for the development and donor services team. She began her career at various Oklahoma City nonprofit organizations and brings her expertise in relationship management to support donor service efforts for the Community Foundation. “We are thrilled to enhance our organization with these staff and Trustee additions as we near our golden anniversary,” said President Nancy B. Anthony. “They are crucial to helping us serve our donors and the community.”
DR. STEVEN C. AGEE
LEIGH ANN ALBERS
DAVID J. FEROLI
CHRISTIN V. MUGG
JENNIFER MECKLING
RACHEL MOUTON
LAURA MOON
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Kennemer - Webb Alan and Anita Webb are pleased to announce the matrimony of their daughter, Brianne, to Kole Kennemer. Following a July 3 sacramental blessing by Father Rick Stansberry at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklahoma City, the couple and wedding party departed for Washington state for the formal wedding and pre-wedding activities, including a local winery tour and whiskey tasting event for their rehearsal dinner. The couple’s luxurious Woodmark Hotel suite and balcony overlooking Lake Washington in Kirkland was the venue for each evening’s gathering leading up to the elegant wedding. On July 6, 2018, the formal wedding was held at the
breathtaking JM Cellars Winery in Woodinville, Washington, located on a stunning seven-acre wooded hillside known as “Bramble Bump,” approximately 15 miles northeast of Seattle. The beautiful lawn ceremony concluded just minutes before a tranquil Seattle rainfall began just as guests gathered under a clear-top tent for an intimate fivecourse dinner and dancing with a small group of friends and family in the venue’s serene arboretum. Music for the ceremony was provided by the Arcobaleno Strings quartet. Given in marriage by her father as the quartet played an instrumental mashup of Ave Maria and Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect,” the bride wore a JJ Kelly designer gown
by Monique Lhullier in white silk mikado. Her trumpet silhouette featured a plunging “V” neck and back with a detachable cathedral train of silk mikado and tulle. To complete her ensemble, the bride wore a cathedral veil of gossamer illusion with a stunning French lace border by Toni Federici. Serving as matron of honor to the bride was Sara Maulsby of Edmond. Ashley Fitzpatrick of Moore served as maid of honor and Josh Smith of Oklahoma City was best man. The bride’s niece and nephew, Millie and Grady Webb, served as the flower girl and ring bearer. Dr. Tyler Webb, the bride’s brother, was the officiant for the wedding. Parents of the couple are Alan and Anita Webb of
Williams - Crossno Mr. and Mrs. John Williams are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Marie, to Mr. Brannan Crossno, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Crossno. Elizabeth is a graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. She received a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in the History and Theory of Architecture from Oklahoma State University. She is employed as an Intern Architect at FSB Architects & Engineers. Brannan is a graduate of Casady School and received a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Journalism from Oklahoma State University. He is employed as the Digital Community Manager at Casady School. He served as president and founding father of Alpha Sigma Fraternity at OSU. Elizabeth and Brannan met more than eight years ago at the Oklahoma Catholic youth camp, Our Lady of Guadalupe, where both served as camp counselors. Fr. William Novak will officiate the nuptial Mass on January 5, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Oklahoma City.
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LEGAL NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES (Third Publication)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018; Friday, August 31, 2018)
(Published in OKC Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018; Friday, August 31, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Case No. CV-2018-1631
Case No. FD-2018-1546 In Re the Marriage of: ) Mindi Schlimm, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Lee Ann Scott, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: ________. You are hereby notified that he Petitioner has sued you for Dissolution of Marriage, alleging incompatibility. You must answer the Petition on or before the 24 day of September, 2018, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 8 day of August, 2018. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Diane Watson (SEAL)
QUIET TITLE (Third Publication)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 17, 2018; Friday, August 24, 2018; Friday, August 31, 2018) STATE OF OKLAHOMA COUNTYOF OKLAHOMA CV-2018-1644 ROLANDO RODRIGUEZ, Plaintiff, v. ROGER L. WILLIAMS, SHIRLEY D. WILLIAMS, any unknown other spouse of Roger L. Williams and/or Shirley D. Williams, if any, Individuals, and BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, and CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Defendants.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: ROGER L. WILLIAMS, SHIRLEY D. WILLIAMS, and unknown other spouses of Roger L. Williams, if any, any unknown other spouse of Shirley D. Williams, if any, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC., and CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., You, and each of you, have been sued by the above-named plaintiff, and you are directed to file a written answer to the attached petition in the court at the above address on or before the 28 day of 2018. (not less than 41 days after the date of first publication of this Notice.) Within the same time, a copy of your answer must be delivered or mailed to the attorney for the plaintiff. This lawsuit is to quiet title in the name of the Plaintiff to certain real property located in Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma and legally described as follows: Lots THIRTY-FIVE (35) and THIRTYSIX (36) of Block NINETY-EIGHT (98) in INDUSTRIAL ADDITION to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof, a/k/a 2625 SW 25th Street, Oklahoma City. Unless you answer the petition within the time stated, judgement will be rendered against you, and each of you, quieting title to the above property in the name of the Plaintiff along with costs of the action. /s/Stephanie Thompson, Court Clerk (SEAL) Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Kevin Calvey, OBA #16190 PO Box 20443
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 31, 2018; Friday, September 7, 2018 ) August 16, 2018 Unless otherwise noted in the proposal, all bids must be submitted over the Internet via Bid Express. When written bids are allowed, sealed proposals sent by registered mail will be received through the ODOT Office Engineer Division until 30 minutes prior to the scheduled bid opening. From 30 minutes prior to the bid opening until the time of the bid opening, bid proposals must be turned in directly to the ODOT Commission Room located on the east side of the lobby. The scheduled bid opening is 10:30 A.M., September 20, 2018 for the work listed below. No Proposal for construction or maintenance work of the department will be issued to any contractor after 10:30 A.M. on the working day preceding opening of bids for any contract. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond equal to 5% of the bid made payable to the State of Oklahoma, Department of Transportation, as a proposal guaranty. Proposal checks will be held or returned by the Department as per Section 103.04 of the State Standard Specifications. The minimum wage to be paid laborers and mechanics employed on this project shall be included in the proposal. Bids must be prepared as directed by the State Standard Specifications. Plans, proposals, and specifications may be examined in the plan room or in the Office Engineer Division at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation central office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This work will be done under the Oklahoma Department of Transportation applicable specifications for highway construction as depicted on the lower left corner of the plan’s title sheet. Plans and proposal forms may be ordered from the Office Engineer Division, Oklahoma Department of Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Cost of Bidding Documents is $50.00 + tax for each Bidding Proposal. State Standard Specifications may be purchased for $55.00 + tax. (Oklahoma tax is 8.375%). Plans (Reduced Size Complete with X-Sec if applicable) $124.91 + postage/handling. Make checks payable to Oklahoma Department of Transportation. No refunds will be made for bidding documents or Specification books purchased. Unless otherwise noted in the proposal, upon award of the contract to the successful bidder, the contract will be completely and correctly executed by the contractor and returned to the Department within ten (10) working days from the date of award. The Department will have fourteen (14) working days from the date of award to complete it’s execution of the contract. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) ensures that no person or groups of persons shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability/handicap, or in income status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any and all programs, services, or activities administered by ODOT, it’s recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors. Description of work and location of project: Job Piece No. STP-255C(430)AG CITY STREET OKLAHOMA 3110204 STP-255C(431)AG CITY STREET OKLAHOMA 3159704 GRADE, DRAIN, SURFACE, AND SIDEWALKS CITY STREET (BRITTON ROAD): FROM 0.4 MILES EAST OF THE SH-74, EXTEND EAST IN THE CITY OF THE VILLAGE.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 24, 2018; Friday, August 31, 2018) Corrected NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2018-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: A portion of Lot six (6), in Block Fifty-three (53), of MAYFAIR PARK SECTION OF NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof. The property is also known as 1516 Camden Way. Current zoning is R1-75. The applicants desire to build a new house. For the proposed add on or attached garage, the applicants are seeking a 6’ 1” variance to the East side yard, leaving a 3’ 11” East side yard setback. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD on said application by the Nichols Hills Board of Adjustment in the Council Chambers, City Hall 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma 73116 on the 19th day of September 2018 at 5:30 p.m. ALL PERSONS, OWNERS, OR RESIDENTS within the above described area are hereby given notice that they may appear at said hearing or file a petition within the Board of Adjustment and offer arguments and evidence for or against the granting of said application as they deem proper in the premises. Dated this 17th day of August, 2018. Kristi Hort Kristi Hort City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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(First Publication)
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 31, 2018) CITY OF THE VILLAGE, OKLAHOMA PUBLIC NOTICE SINKING FUND COUNTY EXCISE BOARD APPROPRIATION OF INCOME AND REVENUES 2018-2019 ESTIMATE OF NEEDS 1. To Finance Approved Budget in Sum of (From Forms SF-1, Line 25)
603,716
Appropriation Other Than 2019 Tax 2. Excess of Assets Over Liabilities (From Form SF-1, Line 17)
4,484
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE (Second Publication)
3. Other Deductions – Attach Explanation 4. Balance Required to Raise (Line 1 Less 2 & 3) 5. Add 5% For Delinquent Tax 6. Gross Balance of Requirements Appropriated from 2018 Ad Veloren Tax
599,232 29,962 629,194
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 24, 2018; Friday, August 31, 2018) OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
Attest: ______________ /s/ Bruce K. Stone City Clerk
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In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title 37A, Section 2-141 The Merret LLC, 6464 Avondale Dr., Nichols Hills, Oklahoma City, a Limited Liability Company hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That it intends, if granted such license to operate as a Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 6464 Avondale Dr. in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, under the business name of The Merret. Dated this 13 day of August, 2018. /s/Derick Dodd County of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma. Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Derick Dodd, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. /s/Jennifer Clark, Notary Public State of Oklahoma #13007871 My commission expires 08/27/2021 (SEAL)
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Crossings sets Baskets of Hope luncheon Missions Ministry at Crossings Community Church is preparing for an incredible luncheon, Baskets of Hope: Planting Seeds of Hope in the Middle East, set for Monday, Sept. 10, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crossings’ OKC campus, 14600 N. Portland Ave. This luncheon is designed for women of all professions and backgrounds and will include a free lunch, connection with women in the community, time to learn about SAT-7 — the largest broadcaster of Christian television programming in the Middle East and North Africa — and an interview with the newlyappointed SAT-7 CEO, Rita El Mounayer. “God is always at work,” El Mounayer said. “You never know where and when what He plants will grow. SAT-7 is trying to make a difference in this turmoil, society, and culture we’re living in. With all that we are facing in the Middle East, there is still hope. Faith grows in the middle of hardship, and it grows faster when there is oppression.” Born in Lebanon, Rita lived through the violence of the Lebanese Civil War as a young girl. During that time, she and her sister found refuge from the horrors going on around them through television cartoons. She hoped
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someday to become involved in media to bring joy to children, just as cartoons had done for her, while broadcasting hope in Christ. El Mounayer’s passion for and dedication to the ministry of SAT-7 began in 1995. When the channel launched, Rita hosted its first program, Ears of Wheat (in Arabic). It ran for 12 years and became one of the channel’s most successful programs. Rita initially served as host and producer, but her role soon expanded to programming director for all children's programs and later to all of the Arabic programs at SAT-7. Then, with the start of SAT-7 KIDS in 2007, her dream of launching the first independent Arabic Christian channel for children became a
reality. Her immense knowledge of and heart for this unique ministry drive her in everything she does. Rita holds an M.A. in Communications from Cardiff University, Wales. “As an early partner of SAT-7, it’s been a blessing to watch the ministry grow and expand to where it is today — reaching millions of people,” Pastor of Missions at Crossings Community Church Pam Millington said. “SAT-7 offers bold programming and sensitively addresses controversial social issues such as disability, ethnic discrimination, drug abuse, limited educational opportunities, the treatment of women, and children’s rights. Above all, they believe every human has been created in the image of God and deserves the chance to be seen in this light. We’re glad Crossings can offer the opportunity for women in our community to learn more and know how they can pray for other women across the world.” This luncheon is free, but registration is required since seating is limited. Tickets are available online at crossings.church/basketshope. Crossings Community Church is a Christ-centered church committed to live by faith, be a voice of hope, and be known by love.
August 31 Jane Aitken Carolyn Bell Mackenci Bullard Kent Carlin, Jr. Chelsea Durrett Vicki Gourley Gil Mitchell Kenneth Nash Joel Pardue Judy Remis Dean Smith Chelsea Stoughton September 1 Les Basset Sandy Ellis Rebecca Fisbeck Steve Garrett Courtney Green Sandy Meyers Eric Roberts Mark Selvidge Peggy Smith DeNean Tkach September 2 Jeff Bragg, Sr. Brandy Bullard Tim Berney Kevyn Colburn John Gabe Cina Gailey Billie Hughes Julie Jones Sally Limber Phillip O’Hare Anna Maud Roberts Dana Tryon Dale Tryon September 3 John Bruza Jan Culver Martha Garvie Christy Johnson Blair Keso Barbara Latham
Roy Love III Clay Stoldt September 4 Nancy Atkinson Christi Craddock Patrick Daneshmand Kiley Ellegard Jack Hardie Susie Hobson Steve Kerr Pat Kirkpatrick Sasha Lumpkin Teresa Portwood Eleanor Records Michael Reel JL Sparlin September 5 Murray Anderson Jay Baker Pam Burton Mark Dawkins Greg Fisbeck Kathryn Henline Heather Howerton Holly Hunzicker Gayla Kelly Randel Lee Kay Luwig Art Sanders September 6 Diane Altshuler Charles Bechwith Jim Campbell Edith Durant Jennifer Enteshary Marion Finch Lon Foster III Marian Guthrie Durward Hendee Peggy LeMaster Victoria Lieddtke Stephen Long Larry Nilson Sharon Philbin Fran Will
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