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Freedoms Foundation
‘Grease’ fan Abigail Ogle was the silent auction winner of an album signed by Olivia Newton John. Page B1.
President of the Oklahoma City Chapter of Freedoms Foundation Don Porter, right, joins, from left, Jerry Burger, Rick Vermillion and OCC President Dr. deSteiguer. Page B2.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 21 • Two Sections • 16 pages September 21, 2018
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Sean Trauschke, chairman, CEO and president of OGE Energy Corp. and chairman of the United Way’s annual campaigns, leads members of the campaign’s cabinet in announcing the 2018 goal of $17 million. The announcement was made during a pancake breakfast at the Bricktown Ballpark. Dollars raised will be invested into 119 health and human service programs at 58 Partner Agencies. Pacesetter campaign results were also announced and, to date, $4,961,698 has been raised, accounting for 30 percent of the campaign goal. Pacesetters are companies that run their workplace campaigns early and set the momentum for others that will kickoff this fall.
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Nichols Hills ‘signs off’ on public property ordinance By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer An ordinance prohibiting the placement of temporary signs of any kind on public property and street rightsof-way in Nichols Hills was approved by the City Council.
The ban includes signs fastened to utility poles or placed on sidewalks, as well as signs “painted onto or fastened to trees in public places,” the ordinance states. The city code forbids billboards, signboards or advertising signs in residential
districts. Exceptions include signs such as: • A temporary holiday, athletic or school spirit sign; • Any sign that recognizes “a significant family event such as a birth, homecoming, graduation or wedding,” although such signs
must be removed after 48 hours; • Signs that express a view or opinion about a public issue, such as a proposed tax increase; and, • “Advertising, endorsing or opposing a candidate for public office or a public question to be voted on at
an election.” The Nichols Hills Planning Commission, in a recent meeting, debated the question of whether the city could adopt an ordinance restricting the number of political signs posted in a See SIGNS, Page 3
Judge rules against Civic leader, businessman dies animals in dog attacks By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer Complaints were filed in two dog attacks in The Village, and in both cases Municipal Judge Daniel White ruled against the aggressor animal. The headline case was an Aug. 29 incident when “Albert,” a 9-year-old Papillon owned by Leslie A. Spears, was mauled by “Blue,” a bulldog-boxer mix that Brandon Stempf said he has owned for about seven years. Spears, a resident of The Village for 18 years, was
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walking on Sunnymeade with Albert, who was on a leash, when for no apparent reason Blue escaped from the back yard where she was kept and attacked Albert. Spears’ dog suffered fatal injuries to his liver and bladder, she said. “I’ve never seen (Blue) aggressive” toward another dog or a person, Stempf said. He said his son and daughter “climb all over her” while playing. However, Stempf also testified that he got “anxious” See ATTACKS, Page 2
He always wore orange and possibly was Oklahoma State University’s biggest fan. Jim Vallion, entrepreneur, philanthropist and restaurateur died at home on Sunday. He was born in a coalmining town in LeFlore County and a $50 tuition scholarship to OSU changed his life forever. Vallion lived on a cot in the gym boiler room and worked in the school cafeteria. While working on his bachelor’s degree in political science, then a masters, Vallion met assistant basketball coach Gene Smeltzer. The two
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This is Jasper, who was adopted from the Humane Society in Nichols Hills, about three years ago. He was very frightened of everything when Lundy Makohin brought him to his forever home. He had apparently been badly abused in the past. He likes swimming, especially in the ocean. This is a picture of Jasper on vacation at Hatteras Island, in North Carolina, where he went swimming in the ocean. Send Dog of the Week, Cat of the Week and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com.
JIM VALLION
became partners and founded the Val-Gene’s restaurant company which at one time owned and
operated more than 30 restaurant concepts across Oklahoma City. Vallion bought Trochta’s Floral in 1980. Known for his wit, expertise and philanthropy, Vallion served on every major board in OKC. OSU inducted Vallion into its Hall of Fame in 2017 and this year he received the Red Tie Philanthropy award, which is named after Vallion. His close friends, OSU President Burns Hargis and Richard L. Sias both lamented his death and the loss of a good friend, who supported so many charitable projects.
22 named Merit semifinalists By Rose Lane Editor Twenty-two students from Fridayland schools have been named semifinalists in the 64th Annual National Merit Scholarship competition. They are among 16,000 students from across the nation who are vying for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship Award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of
the competition. Over 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship and earn the National Merit title. Our semifinalists, listed by their high school, are: Deer Creek — Matthew M. Ivester, Chase L. Kliewer and Austin R. White. Casady School — Jose A. Alberola, Timothy G. Bryer-Ash, Claire A. Richardson and Abigail E. Williams. See MERITS, Page 3
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ATTACKS From Page 1 when Blue was around other dogs because, “She might not understand her own strength.” Stempf told White he informed his landlord last summer that there was a hole in the back yard wire fence big enough for his dog to get out of, yet the landlord did not repair the fence until after the Aug. 29 incident. “It’s pretty much uncontradicted that this was an unprovoked attack that resulted in the death of another dog,” White ruled Sept. 13 in declaring Blue to be a vicious animal. Under the city code, the judge had two options: have the dog euthanized or, in the alternative, banished from The Village to another locale. “I have family members who have offered to take Blue in,” Stempf told the judge. “I don’t want to bear the moral responsibility if we were to shift this burden to another jurisdiction and your dog killed another dog or a child,” White said. “In this situation, the issue is your dog escaped from your yard and, unprovoked, attacked and killed another dog,” the jurist said. Furthermore, White reminded Stempf, “You expressed concerns about your dog around other dogs.” White decreed that Blue should be destroyed. “If there’s not cause to put this dog down, I don’t know of any circumstances that would,” he said. But the judge also informed Stempf that he could appeal the decision to Oklahoma County District Court within 10 calendar days. Until final disposition of the case, Blue, who was seized by animal control the night of Aug. 29, remained penned in the city “pound.” In the other incident, a complaint was filed against Cory and Meredith Schneberger after their 70-pound Labrador mix, “Tilly,” charged a 15pound shih tzu-poodle mix owned by Katherine and Manny Siemens. The Siemens couple testified that on Sept. 9 they were walking their small dog in The Village when the bigger dog came charging toward them from a house in the 3000 block of Kerry Lane and “went straight for” their shih-poo.
Manny Siemens told the judge he swung his dog around by its leash and scooped it up into his arms as quickly as he could because the aggressor dog “was on us so fast”; testimony indicated their shih-poo was hit and “rolled” by the larger canine. Afterward the Siemenses had their pet examined by a veterinarian but no puncture wounds were found, they said. Meredith Schneberger told White she did not dispute the Siemenses description of the incident. She said she was preparing to take Tilly for a walk and she was in her garage, preparing to put a leash on the animal, when it bolted across her yard. “I have never seen my dog be vicious or aggressive,” the owner testified, adding that she has three children. The dog has always been a “docile … loving, protective member of our family,” she said, but also said she has since enrolled Tilly in obedience classes. Two of her friends testified that Tilly was not aggressive toward other dogs nor children. Nevertheless, the judge ruled that Tilly is a potentially vicious dog. “How the dog has acted in the past doesn’t figure into my decision,” White said. The incident that occurred Sept. 10 was clearly an unprovoked attack, he said, and the city code dictates what must be done in such instances. To keep a potentially vicious animal in The Village, the owner must: • Confine the dog in “a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leashed and muzzled” when taken off the premises; • Erect a 6-foot-high sight-proof fence around the yard where the animal is kept; the fence must be “strong and sturdy,” “free of holes” and not contain “any gap between the fence and the ground large enough for a human limb or an animal” to slip through; • Display “in a prominent place on their premises” a sign that’s “easily readable” by the public, using the words “Beware of Potentially Vicious Animal”; • Provide the city’s Pound Master with proof of $100,000 in liability insurance to cover any injury or death “which may result from the ownership, keeping or maintenance of such animal”; and, • Have a licensed veterinarian install an electronic ID chip on one of the animal’s ears.
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FRIDAY visits Disney World Rick and Linda Poole took their 5year-old grandson, Oaks, and OKC FRIDAY Newspaper to Disney World. Opa and Oaks enjoyed all the parks at Disney World. Be sure to pack your newspaper when you travel. Send photos to rose@okcfriday. com.
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Bishop McGuinness — Madison T. Ernst, Cailin A. Harrington, Sabrina M. Lopez and Sang H. Nguyen.
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residential yard. “Some of these lots have 20 or more signs on them and are pretty egregious,” Commissioner Lynn Pringle said. “There are two places in Nichols Hills that I drive by and just cringe.” Similarly, Commissioner John McCaleb noted that when a homeowner posts a sign for “six or seven” political races “plus a couple of state questions,” the property gets cluttered. Nevertheless, members of the Planning Commission decided that although they have
Mount Saint Mary — Patrick Martinez. Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics — Michael Cheng, Jeanette Hoang and Alejandro Lozano-De Aos. Crossings Christian School — Mitchell L.
some reservations about the number of political signs posted in some local lawns, they didn’t want to address that issue, at least for now. The newly adopted ordinance mandates that a “for sale” or “for rent” sign is authorized in residential areas, but must be removed within three days after the closing on the sale or execution of the lease of the property. Further, all temporary signs must be “wholly confined to private property by or with the permission of the property owner”
Grantham. Heritage Hall — Premela Gottipati, Jacob F. Livesay, Emily H. Tompkins, Aneirin T. Truong and Alina L. Wilson. Harding Charter Prep — Dylan M. DelCol.
and set back at least 10 feet from the curb or the nearest edge of the street paving. Any sign erected or placed in violation of the ordinance may be removed and held by the city for 10 calendar
days. During that time the sign can be retrieved by its owner upon payment of a “storage fee” of $1 per sign. After the 10-day period the city is empowered to “dispose of the sign.”
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Sports Weekly FOOTBALL | WEEK 4 PREVIEW: ROCKETS AT CHARGERS • 7 P.M. FRIDAY • POP MURRAY FIELD
Heritage Hall rides 2-game win streak into MSM matchup By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Turnovers proved to be an issue for Heritage Hall in its first game, a loss, at Millwood and the first half of Week 2 at Clinton. The Chargers, however, were able to right the ship and rally for a 20-12 win against Clinton and ran over Davis last week to ride a twogame winning streak into this Friday’s district opener against Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Pop Murray Memorial Field. “We really started taking care of the ball,” Heritage Hall coach Brett Bogert said. “We had five turnovers against Millwood and five more in the first half against Clinton.” In the win over Davis, Heritage Hall (2-1) committed just one turnover and five penalties in a 36-7 victory over the Wolves. The Chargers also made a change at quarterback to sopho-
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WEEK 4 SCHEDULE Friday, September 21 Casady at Trinity Valley Crossings Christian at Northeast Stillwater at Deer Creek Mount St. Mary at Heritage Hall John Marshall at Bridge Creek NW Classen at McGuinness PC North at Edmond North Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
more Robert Mbroh after starter Will Dunn suffered a rib injury at Clinton. “(Robert)’s really done a great job for us,” Bogert said. “His
confidence and leadership has been very impressive. He has a quarterback demeanor and takes charge of the huddle.” Dunn returned last
week against Davis on defense, and could see more action at quarterback through the season, Bogert said. Also against Davis, tailback Billy Ross Jr. enjoyed a breakout game with two touchdowns on a 25-yard pass from Mbroh and a 65-yard run. “He’s been huge for us,” Bogert said of Ross. “He battled an injury early in the season and has had to pretty much play his way into shape. He looks to be playing at full strength now.
A big factor in the running game has been in the offensive line, where the Chargers “feel like we have the right five guys,” Bogert said. Mount St. Mary (12) is coming off a 33-0 loss to Chandler in its final pre-district tuneup in the first season under coach Willis Alexander. “It’s always tough with a new coach,” Bogert said. “They do some good things and they’re improving every week. You can’t take anyone for granted.”
FOOTBALL | WEEK 3 SPOTLIGHT: KNIGHTS 45, EAGLES 6
Crossings routs Watonga for district lead By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Just two games into its district schedule, Crossings Christian has gained the upper hand after rolling to a 45-6 win over Watonga last Friday at Knights Stadium. The Knights (3-1, 20 District A-4) set the tone early with two
touchdowns in the first quarter and a 266 advantage by halftime. “We were able to execute at a high level on offense and play a pretty error free game,” coach Jonathan Keathly said after the game. “The defense also stepped up to make things hard (for Watonga).” Tailback Jacob Snyder opened the game with a 22-yard touchdown run and added a 24-yard score in the final minutes of the first quarter. Snyder rushed for 115 yards on 12 carries. “We really challenged our offensive line this week to clean
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Crossings Christian’s Coleman Patterson (4) runs away from Watonga’s Wyatt Steed during Friday’s game. The Knights cruised to a 45-6 victory.
up some mistakes,” Keathly said. “It makes me look like a better coach when we can give it to No. 24 (Snyder). He’s the best kept
Crossings Christian’s Will McMurphy (20) and Jacob Snyder (24) bring down Watonga’s Jayden Flynn during last Friday’s football game.
secret in the state.” Quarterback Owen Crotts got into the scoring column with a pair of TD passes of 30 yards to Hunter Johnson and 32 yards to Coleman Patterson to end the first half. Crotts threw for 98 yards on just eight completions. He also connected with Alex Lasiter on a 9-yard TD in the third period. The Knights defense limited Watonga to 185 total yards and forced four turnovers, including a 35-yard interception return for a TD by cornerback Zach Stephens.
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VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
Irish take Bulldog Showdown Dropping just two sets in seven matches, the McGuinness volleyball team cruised to a title at the Lincoln Christian Bulldog Showdown last weekend in Tulsa. The Irish, ranked No. 3 in Class 5A, edged host 3A No. 6 Lincoln Christian 2-1 in the final on Saturday. They also downed ranked opponents in 3A No. 5 Heritage Hall, 5A No. 2 Cascia Hall and 5A No. 5 Lawton, along with Fridayland rival PC North, in the tournament. Heritage Hall (1211) claimed four wins at the event, beating Sapulpa, Coweta Tahlequah and PC North. PC North (11-6)
earned a 2-1 victory over Lincoln Christian for its lone win at the tournament. The Chargers are scheduled to compete at the Chisholm Trail Conference tournament this Friday and Saturday. On Tuesday, McGuinness hosts PC West and PC North entertains 6A No. 8 Mustang with both matches starting at 6 p.m. OTHER RESULTS Rockets cruise past Newcastle: Mount St. Mary, ranked No. 4 in 5A, didn’t lose a set in three straight victories over ranked teams in last week’s action, including 4A No. 14 Newcastle, 4A No. 12 Community Christian and 4A No. 3 OCA. This weekend, the Rockets (22-4) compete at the Chisholm Trail Con-
FOOTBALL | WEEK 3 ROUNDUP ference tournament. Knights take 3rd at Rejoice tourney: Crossings Christian rolled to a 3-0 win over 4A No. 6 Regent Prep to finish third at the Rejoice Christian tournament. The 4A No. 7 Knights (20-6) suffered a 3-2 loss to 3A No. 1 Holland Hall in the semifinals, after beating SequoyahClaremore, OKC Storm and host Rejoice Christian in pool play. Crossings travels to Chisholm this Tuesday at 6 p.m. Antlers fall to Memorial: After jumping out to a quick lead, 6A No. 4 Deer Creek saw momentum turn the other way in a 3-2 loss at 6A No. 2 Edmond Memorial last Thursday. The Antlers (15-5) are set to host top-ranked Edmond Santa Fe this Tuesday at 6 p.m. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Antlers win titles at Sandite Inv. Keyed by a pair of individual championships, both Deer Creek cross country teams cruised to titles at the Sandite Invitational last weekend in Sand Springs. Steven Clark claimed his second straight individual title with a three-second win over teammate Jack Reed. Clark covered the 5kilometer course in 17 minutes, 5 seconds. Drake Wagner finished third and Gilbert Velez took fourth as the Antlers swept the top four positions. The Antler girls
also claimed three of the first five spots in their race, with Aubrey Byers claiming the title in 20:34 for a nine-second victory. Ivonnah Viney finished third and Mia John came in fifth. Three others finished in the top 10, including both Addison Miller and Hayden Wolfe in seventh, followed by A.J. Antonelli in eighth and Kendall Edelen in ninth. Emma Sawatzky placed 11th to headline a trio of Antlers in the top 20, along with Jolie Strawn in 12th and Luke Weathers in 16th place. CYCLONE GIRLS TAKE 2nd AT OBU With all five runners in the top 15, the
Casady girls finished second and the boys were third in the Class 5A-6A division at the OBU Invitational last weekend in Shawnee. The Mount St. Mary boys brought home a third-place finish, while the Rocket girls placed fourth in the Class 2A-4A division. Casady’s Sam Bass cruised to the boys individual crown with a 42-second victory and completing the 5K course in 16:06.50. Teammate Claire Richardson claimed the runner-up spot in the girls 5K race in 20:57.81, losing by just three seconds to Guthrie’s Mercy Dement. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
Antlers get 1st win over Memorial Ending its twogame losing streak to open the season, Deer Creek got in the win column for the first time with a 34-13 victory over Edmond Memorial last Friday. Quarterback Gaven Houska threw three touchdown passes, a 9yarder to Axel Welch, a 54-yard score to Dylan Diaz and a 61yard bomb to Jarrett Burright. Diaz also added an eight-yard TD run, while kicker Logan Ward connected on field goals of 26 and 29 yards for the Antlers (1-2). CHARGERS DOMINATE DAVIS Amassing nearly 360 yards of total offense, Heritage Hall cruised to a 36-7 win at Class 2A power Davis on Friday. Quarterback Robert Mbroh threw two
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Deer Creek’s Dylan Diaz (10) tries to fight off Edmond Memorial’s Ford Burgess during their football game last Friday.
touchdown passes, including a 25-yard toss to tailback Billy Ross Jr. and a 61-yard strike to Phillip Smitherman to lead the Chargers (2-1). FIGHTING IRISH RUN OVER ENID McGuinness evened up its record against Class 6A opponents this season with a 317 victory against Enid. Quarterback Luke Tarman scored three touchdowns for the Irish (2-1), running for a nine-yard score and throwing TD passes to
Dominic Richardson for 64 yards and Carter Pierce for six yards. PANTHERS ROUT CHOCTAW The combination of quarterback Aaron Norment and receiver Angelo Bell proved to be a formidable one as the duo led PC North to a 46-21 win over Choctaw last Thursday. Norment completed 13 of 16 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns for the Panthers (3-0). Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Deer Creek mauls Memorial Erupting for 12 runs in the top of the first inning, the Deer Creek softball team cruised to a 16-1 win at Edmond Memorial last Monday. Shayleigh Odom belted a grand slam home run in the opening frame, with a double and scored twice for the Antlers (17-3). Hailey Evans finished a team-best 4for-4 with a double, scored twice and drove in two runs.
Four others had two hits, including Caitlyn Wells with a double and three runs scored, Brett Smith with three RBIs. Terin Ritz and Maci Stockton scored a run each and Stockton drove in a run. Ritz also picked up the pitching victory, allowing a run on five hits and striking out one in five innings. Deer Creek is set to compete at the OC/ Edmond North tournament this weekend. PC NORTH FALLS TO CLINTON Leading by 8-4 after five innings, PC North
saw Clinton erupt for five runs in the top of the sixth inning to suffer a heartbreaking 9-8 loss to the Red Tornados last Monday. Four Panthers had two hits each, led by Georgia Patterson with two runs scored and an RBI. Emily Shuck belted an RBI double, while Katie Duffy-Relf scored a run and drove in a run and Josalyn Faulkner had two singles. Pitcher Delayne Bergner allowed five runs on four hits and struck out three in three innings. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE
Sept. 26 • ‘Red River’
The Western Movie Matinee Series, a collaboration between Oklahoma City University and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, will continue the second half of its season with “Red River” at 1 p.m. Sept. 26. Popcorn will be provided, and museum admission is free to all on Wide Open Wednesdays courtesy of the Oklahoma Ford Dealers. The movies are screened free to the public in the Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater at the museum, 1700 N.E. 63rd St. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/movie s; or call 405-4782250 ext. 344.
Sept. 28-30 • ‘The Music Man’
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and CityRep Theatre are proud to present “The Music Man in Concert” at the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater. Don't miss the 60th anniversary celebration of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” with a concert adaptation of the beloved Broadway classic. Performances are Sept. 28-30, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 1:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tickets.occc.edu or call the OCCC Cultural Programs box office at (405) 682-7579.
FUNDRAISERS
Oct. 12 • OPUS X
Allied Arts is gearing
Nov. 9-10 • Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend
Rodeo icons will be recognized at the Rodeo Historical Society and National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s annual Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend, November 9 – 10, with induction into the prestigious Rodeo Hall of Fame. The Ben Johnson Memorial Award and Tad Lucas Memorial Award recipients will also be honored. The celebration takes place at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend includes the Rope ‘N’ Ride Cocktail Reception Friday, Nov. 9, as well as the Inductee panel discussion and the Champions’ Dinner, Induction Ceremony and Benefit Auction on Nov. 10. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/rodeo. Reservations for most events are required in advance and can be purchased online or by calling (405) 4782250 ext. 218. Package pricing and à la carte options are available. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/rodeo. up for its biennial fundraiser, OPUS – to be held on Oct. 12 at The Criterion. Cochaired by Sherri and Bill Lance, and Lynne and Bill Schonacher, OPUS X Club Cabaret promises to elevate this cultural community to new heights with a showcase of local performing artists and a chance to win once-ina-lifetime auction and raffle packages. Guests and sponsors will enjoy music and have the choice of an extensive buffet of gourmet food and drinks or a seated decadent dinner. The main event will take place from 6:30 p.m. until midnight. Tickets ($250) and sponsorships ($1,000$25,000) can be purchased by calling (405) 278-8944 or visiting alliedartsokc. com/opus.
FESTIVALS
Sept. 28 • ZOObrew
Grab your crew and drink some brew at the Oklahoma Zoological Society’s 10th annual ZOObrew on Sept. 28 from 7-10 p.m. for great brews, food
trucks, games, music and more. Located at the newly renovated Devon Picnic Grounds, the event offers fun for those 21 and over. Guests will have the opportunity to sample over 200 beers from favorite local brewers, home brewers and distributors. Tickets are $50 for non-members and $40 for ZOOfriends members. A designated driver ticket is also available for $20. Purchase tickets at zoofriends.org, by phone at (405) 425-0618 or in the ZOOfriends membership office open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NEXT MONTH
Oct. 22-23 • Animal Conference
The 2018 ANIMAL Conference is an opportunity for individuals interested in making a positive change for animals, including companion, farm, wildlife and zoo species, to interact with other advocates and leaders in various fields at the OKC Zoo. For details and to register for the conference, visit theanimalconference.com.
Film Productions Flourish Across Oklahoma
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he Oklahoma Film + Music Office is having a busy fall. The state funded Film Rebate Program continues to attract a wide array of film and video productions to the state. There are currently two movies filming in Oklahoma with eight more scheduled to start production this fall. The three projects below offer a look at the wide variety of productions taking advantage of the rebate and enjoying Oklahoma’s diverse terrain. First up is the educational video series Safe Spaces: Schools. Currently filming in Tulsa, Safe Spaces: Schools is a series of short films that will be used to educate and train teachers across the country on how to react in the event of various emergencies. The video scripts and procedures have been crafted by former FBI, Secret Service, and ATF agents, utilizing advanced and accurate training techniques deemed most effective by lawenforcement agencies. Events covered in the series include school situations involving bomb threats, active shooters, kidnappings, hostages and tornadoes. “As a Tulsa native, I’m excited to produce a project
in Oklahoma that will protect millions of students around the country,” said Jonathan Coussens, President of Brave Dream Media. “There’s nothing better than knowing we are using our craft as filmmakers to make tangible differences in our community and across the nation. I’m thankful the state of Oklahoma understands that projects like ours could only happen because of the rebate program.” The science fiction thriller The Dawnseeker, which filmed in Oklahoma earlier this year, was released on Video On Demand on September 4th. Written and directed by Justin Price, The Dawnseeker follows five hired mercenaries who travel to an uncharted planet to collect a rare mineral known as stardust to replenish the Earth’s sun whose death threatens to wipe out all of humanity. When the group’s spaceship crashes on an alien planet, they are stalked and hunted by a creature far more advanced than anything they have
ever encountered before. The Dawnseeker is an homage to the 1987 sci-fi classic Predator. Filming took place at Turner Falls Park in Davis, Oklahoma, which provided most of the sci-fi film’s lush terrain and otherworldly atmosphere. Finally, the scary film Camp Cold Brook, starring One Tree Hill actor Chad Michael Murray, released its official trailer this week, anticipating a debut later this fall. Camp Cold Brook was produced in OKC, Jones, Guthrie and Edmond this summer with an entirely Oklahoma-based crew. Camp Cold Brook tells the story of reality television producer and host who tries to save his failing reality series by moving his final season to a summer camp where several teenagers drowned in a horrific accident. As expected, the movie serves up tons of old fashion scares that probably appeal more to your kids and grandkids. In a future column, we will take a look at the slate of films being produced in Oklahoma later this fall, including the Oklahoma Salsa Project, Family Camp, and The Senior, a comedy from Oklahoma City native Brent Ryan Green.
Peaceful Family Solutions raising money for fight against addiction Mike Barcum got a call one morning. The school wanted him to know that his grandson, a first-grader, had arrived disheveled and smelling of urine. He was dressed in shorts and a tank top. It was 28 degrees. Barcum’s quest to find help for his grandson lead to the discovery that Oklahoma offered no help for children affected by addiction in their homes and his desire to help spread to children statewide. Peaceful Family Solutions, the non-profit he founded, now serves children age 7-12 who are affected by addiction in their homes. The four-day program and continuing care groups are free, supported entirely by private donations and fundraising. “Our goals is to educate the children,” Barcum
said. “We want to break the cycle of addiction one family at a time.” Peaceful Family Solutions will raise money to further that mission with a golf tournament, reception and live auction at Oak Tree National Golf Club in Edmond Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The golf tournament, sponsored by Central Liquor, tees off Oct. 1 with up to 36 foursomes competing. Teams are $2,500 and hole sponsorships are available for $1,000. Auto dealer John Vance, a Peaceful Family Solutions board member, will sponsor the hole-in-one contest that gives golfers a chance at a new car. The reception, live auction and raffle precede the golf tournament on Sept. 30 from 6-8 pm. All supporters of Peaceful Family
Solutions are welcome to enjoy hors d’ oeuvres and the fun of a live auction that will include the use of vacation homes, a Chicago Bulls luxury suite with airfare, a trip to Jamaica, rare Scotch, a custom bracelet from Valerie Naifeh Fine Jewelry and, potentially, dinner for six with Oklahoma’s next governor. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for chances to win unique local goods and services. All supporters of Peaceful Family Solutions are welcome and can call or email the office at (405) 601-2691 to RSVP for the reception or to register a golf team. Golf registration is also available online at http://bit.ly/2vuEoBO.
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Cyclone football players talk team philosophy by Ford Watkins
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n preparation for the upcoming season, I interviewed three players (Andy Throgmorton ‘19, Christian Owen ‘20 and Teddy Jacobsen ‘20) from the Casady football team as a chance for them to offer their primary thoughts about the season. The players’ presence in person and on social media has been especially optimistic and determined, which has not always been the case with past teams. Much of this can be accredited to the strong bond these players have with one another and their coaches. Without further adieu, here’s what Casady football has to
Christian Owen, Andy Throgmorton and Teddy Jacobsen.
say about their refreshing philosophy. How have the coaches helped you all grow as players? Andy Throgmorton (team captain): Our coaches have been extremely supportive of us. This is the hardest I’ve ever seen the football team practice, and they have done a great job by getting on
us when we are lacking in effort some days. They put in the extra time to figure out how to adapt the play calling to the team’s strengths and weaknesses, knowing most of their work happens behind the scenes. We could never show them enough appreciation for everything they do to shape us not only as athletes,
but also as people. Christian Owen: The most striking attribute of the coaching staff is their want to care for the team both on and off the field. They view us as players and treat us as such when we’re on the field, but outside of football they are still there to talk and help. I think this has created a bond between coaches and players that translates to how we perform and interact in-game. Teddy Jacobsen: Each and every coach has shared their experiences and wisdom with all of us, whether it be football or the real world, so we can become the best versions of ourselves. This team is one of a different ethos – one so positive and forward-thinking it allows for more progress than ever before. And unlike in the past, this team is focused on only that: progress. They know
Harding athletics are off to a strong start by Violet Parrott
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s a new school year starts, a new season starts for volleyball and cross country. Both of these teams have had several games this year so far. The volleyball team has struggled to win a game this year, but senior Brandi Dean is still optimistic. “Even though we have had a lot of losses, we still try our hardest and have fun,” Dean said. Dean also said the new coach has been helpful with improving the girls’ skills. Senior team captain Lariah Allen said she is proud of the team and how they have improved this year. She said she hopes that they will be able to win several games before the end of the season. This came sooner than the girls expected as the team won a game against Casady 3-2. The volleyball team’s next game is today against Destiny Christian in Midwest City. •Harding’s boys cross country team has had a strong season so far. On Saturday Sept. 8, the boys went to Riverside Indian School meet in Anadarko. The boy’s varsity team came in second overall at the meet with the help of Nathan Veal, who placed ninth overall, followed by Trevor Witherspoon who placed 11th overall,
Harding’s boys cross country team has had a strong season so far.
Hugo Mares placed 15th overall, Cooper Phillips placed 20th overall, Jose Armendariz placed 25th overall and Tyler McLaughlin placed 35th overall. Freshman Ryan McLaughlin said the season is going great. McLaughlin placed second overall for the
five-mile run with the time of 20:11 at the Riverside meet on Sept. 8. McLaughlin said he enjoys running and he hopes to get better as the season continues and to make state. “Everyone is supportive and it’s fun to run around with
them,” McLaughlin said.
that with this winning comes, and they know that paranoia regarding a season record can only be counterproductive. As they have shown, these
players knew that they wanted something different for Casady football. They knew they needed something different for Casady football.
Editorial Page
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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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Philharmonic draws sold-out crowd, new conductor receives standing ovations
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lexander Mickelthwate, the new music director and conductor of the OKC Philharmonic Orchestra, won the cheering approval of his entire sold-out
audience Saturday at Civic Center Music Hall. His crisp and energetic conducting of the three selections on the program elicited the following from former Maestro
Joel Levine, “Alexander Mickelthwate had the kind of triumph this evening that conductors can only dream about.” A new wrinkle, a cell phone link, added another dimension to the concert. It was a recording of birds tweeting, only it was really ancient Chinese instruments. It was designed for the audience to participate in the
second number, Passacaqlia: Secret of Wind and Birds, by Tan Dun. The only problem, touching your phone while on the link resulted in sounds of birds tweeting from your phone, mine included, before it was time. After a few sporadic tweeting sounds from the audience during Berloiz’s Le Corsaire, The Maestro careful-
ly explained how, when and how loud the audience tweets should be. Passacaglia opened with birds tweeting everywhere from the phone, and it was like walking into a forest and hearing the sounds. After intermission, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 had the audience enraptured. When the 200
voice choir from Canterbury Voices, Oklahoma City University’s University Singers and Chamber Choir joined in, as Joel said, “I was literally pinned back in my seat.” A stunning season debut for the new Maestro. The audience went wild cheering afterward with numerous curtain calls for the Maestro, the orchestra and the chorus.
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HEN Marty Grubbs, our preacher at Crossings, and Jim Cramer, our TV star investment advisor, agree, I guess I ought to listen. Sunday, Marty started a new sermon series urging us to encourage somebody every day. Cramer preached from his visitor studio at OU with giant signs screaming “Accentuate the Positive” (Apolo-gies to Johnny Mercer) And Rush Limbaugh said don’t be depressed. So I decided to take some of the good advice I was getting from all directions. I decided to make a point of encouraging somebody every day, more if possible. By midweek, a funny thing had happened. I was encouraged myself. I had a brighter outlook on life. I encourage you to try it. The name of Marty’s sermon series is “You Are Not Alone.” Somebody from on High and a lot of folks down here, too. And, sure enough, the road to personal encouragement is by giving some to others. I liked one of Marty’s slogans, maybe a motto for his sermon series: “Why waste your words cutting somebody down, when you can use them build-
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ing somebody up?” Pretty neat, huh? Marty had a lot of scriptures on the big screens to back up his recommendation. He either has a remarkable memory, or a good Concordance. “Encourage each other and build each other up” -- 1 Thessalonians 5:11. “May God, who gives patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other.” -- Romans 15:56. “He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” --Proverbs 11:25. And this from a mortal, William Arthur Ward: “Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will never forget you.”
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Students
Heritage Hall debate season is well underway N
ationally known for its debate program, Heritage Hall looks to be a strong contender again this year. Over the summer and since the beginning of school, our debaters have spent countless hours honing their craft in preparation of the upcoming debate season, which kicked off last weekend at the Greenhill Tournament in Dallas. Represented by the junior team of Saif Salim and Collin Smith, the Chargers went 3-3 in what is
by Saif Salim
HALL HAPPENINGS
arguably one of the five toughest tournaments in the country. Rounding out this team are juniors Elliot Horton, Alex Nguyen and Hugo Williams, along with sophomores Joyce Hua, Jasmyne Le, Krish Patel and Sam Ring. Although the team
has big shoes to fill with the loss of threetime 6A state champion Vyas Venkataraman ‘18, Alex Nguyen ‘20 said he believes the team is ready to face the best and brightest across Oklahoma and the nation. “The team has been thoroughly preparing for this season by attending summer debate institutes at several prestigious colleges, including UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan, and putting in a lot of practice time,” he said.
Harding Charter Prep invites alumni to Bring ‘em Back Chat Harding Charter Preparatory High School Senior Capstone Class will be welcoming all Harding High School alums; Harding Charter Preparatory High School alums and community stakeholders to the Bring ‘em Back Chat event on Thursday, Oct. 4 in the school’s cafeteria, 2-3 pm. This afternoon “chat” will include a few alumni sharing one of their “best Harding memories” and a few of the current seniors will share one of their “best Harding memories.” Additionally, this will be the culminating social setting for
the Class of 2019 to apply and polish some of the etiquette skills they will have acquired at the beginning of school. Alumni will be paired with a senior to share their knowledge of the importance of “good manners” for a successful future. Through their interactions there will be opportunities for alumni to guide these students about the importance of “people skills” such as shaking hands; looking others in the eye when speaking and the simple act of a thank-you note. If interested in coming, contact Carole Kelley, Community Outreach, at ckel-
ley@hardingcharterprep.org. Harding High School alums are comprised of those graduating 1958-1968 and the Harding Charter Preparatory High School alums graduated from 2007-2018.
“With the help of Coach Bryan Gaston, I think we will have tremendous success at both in-state and national tournaments.” Joyce Hua ‘21 echoed Nguyen’s senti-
ments. “We’re working tirelessly, having practice debates and attending as many tournaments as possible to prepare for the high levels of competition we’ll face,” she said.
Looking ahead, the team has a busy instate and national circuit schedule, as well as hosting duties for the annual Heritage Hall JW Patterson Invitational. Onward, Chargers!
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Home Care Assistance launches Honor Your Living Legend Home Care Assistance, an Edmond/Oklahoma City’s provider of inhome care for seniors, introduced a campaign that recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of seniors. Family members and friends submit stories and photographs, which are
shared publicly on HonorYourLivingLegend.com and through Home Care Assistance’s social media pages. The goal of the campaign is to give people a platform to express their admiration for aging loved ones and in doing so, remind the communi-
ty that older adults should be respected for their contributions. With a mission to change the way the world ages, Home Care Assistance fosters a positive view of aging and honors each client’s lifetime legacy by providing compassionate and dignified
care that enables older adults to maintain their independence at home. “Honor Your Living Legend is our way to celebrate the legendary lives of our clients and seniors at large,” said Melissa Hill, co-owner of Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma. “Our mission is to change the way the world ages by promoting aging as a rich and meaningful stage of life, and this campaign is just one of the many ways we accomplish this. Older adults boast many years’ worth of accomplishments, relationships, experiences and memories. We seek to respect and honor them by shifting the focus away from their
care needs and towards the legacies they’ve created.” Candidates for Honor Your Living Legend are dynamic individuals who have given a lifetime of service and love to their communities and families. Living Legends can be publicly acclaimed or individuals who have influenced others’ lives in less high-profile ways such as a mother who taught her children to read or a well-known entrepreneur whose real passion was volunteering and helping those less privileged. For more information about Honor Your Living Legend or to submit a story, visit www.HonorYourLivingLegend.com.
About Home Care Assistance: Home Care Assistance is a leading provider of home care for seniors across the United States, Canada and Australia. Our mission is to change the way the world ages. We provide older adults with quality care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. Our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff and our expertise in home care. We embrace a positive, balanced approach to aging centered on the evolving needs of older adults. For more information on Home Care Assistance of Oklahoma, visit www.homecareassistanceoklahoma.com.
Seniors in cyberspace
The 65+ set is becoming more social media savvy Over the last decade, seniors have become increasingly more savvy in regard to social media usage. The Pew Research Center found that, in 2015, around 35 percent of people age 65 and older reported using social media. That's a large jump from just 2 percent in 2005. As of 2016, 65 percent of people between the ages 50 and 64 reported using social media, according to Pew. Social media usage among seniors continues to climb, although young adults still comprise the demographic most likely to use it. Among seniors ages 50 and older, Facebook is by far the most popular social media platform used, followed by Pinterest and LinkedIn.
Cattle Baron’s Ball
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From left, Dr. Christian Ellis, OKACS Board Member and Director of Oncology at Mercy, OKACS Exectuive Director Lesa Foster, and Katie Ellis, Cattle Baron’s Ball co-chairman.
Patrons kick up their heels for Cancer Society It was a night of western chic meets Oklahoma City down home hospitality as the Oklahoma American Cancer Society hosted the 16th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball. It was held at the historic Oklahoma City Farmer’s Market and was emceed by KOCO-TV anchors Jessica Schambach and Abigail Ogle. Several local restaurants provided a buffet of grilled steak and other barbeque favorites, as well as fresh salads and delectable desserts. The open bar was a favorite place to mingle, and the room was decorated in a rustic western motif. Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road provided entertainment, with their take on western swing classics like “Faded Love” and “Big Balls in Cowtown,” before segueing into a fiddle-inspired version of Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock.” Funds raised from Cattle Baron’s Ball go toward local programs like the Road to Recovery, a transportation program providing free rides to patients to and from treatment. Other programs include free wigs and products to help improve a patient’s appearance during treatment, as well as important medical research funding. The society’s next project is the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk on Oct. 27 at the Wheeler District.
Jeff Ewing and his wife Abigail Ogle.
‘Grease’ IS the word for Abigail Ogle
OKACS Board Member Chris Shilling and his wife Stephanie, and OKACS Director of Major Gifts, Brian Brookey.
At left: KOCO-TV anchor Jessica Schambach, OKACS Director Of Communications Mark Beutler and KOCO-TV anchor Abigail Ogle.
KOCO-TV anchor Abigail Ogle was the highest bidder on a silent auction at OKACS’ 16th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball. The item was a 40th Anniversary re-issue of the soundtrack to the motion picture, “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. “I loved ‘Grease’ as a kid,” Ogle said. “I saw the movie a dozen times, I owned a copy of the script and was ‘Sandy’ twice for Halloween growing up. I had the soundtrack on CD and now I own a copy of it on vinyl, and it’s even autographed by Olivia!” Newton-John, who is herself a cancer survivor, autographed the LP during a recent concert stop in Oklahoma. “I bought a new copy of the album,” said Mark Beutler, OKACS director of Communications. “When Olivia came to town for a concert last spring, I asked her to autograph it. During her show, she spoke so eloquently about her own personal journey with cancer and sang a song she had written about never giving in to the disease. I decided then to donate the album to the Oklahoma American Cancer Society. I think Olivia would be pleased.” The album was one of the highest-priced items on the silent auction and is signed “Love & Light, Olivia.” “I love the movie, and I love this album,” Ogle said. “I am freaking out that I won this!”
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Friday Patriot’s Day
West calls for constitution to be taught to U.S. younger people. “Lt. Col. Allen B. West (RET.) told the Oklahoma Chapter of the Freedoms Foundation “We pledge our allegiance to the nation, not the military or a political party.” The occasion was the “Spirit of America” dinner on Patriot’s Day (9/11) held at the Gaylord Center, O.C.C. campus. In a “stem-winder” of a talk he quoted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and how politicians deviated the course of the country from the original intent. Linda Haneborg served as the emcee with Oklahoma City Chapter President Don Powers and President and CEO of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge also speaking. He talked about the ideals of the American founding. The dinner raised funds to send young people and teachers to Valley Forge for a deeper understanding of the ideals the founders shed their blood for, to create a country with the rights granted in the Constitution.
- Photos By Vicki Clark Lt. Col. Allen B. West greets dinner sponsors Richard. L. Sias, left, and Jose Freede, seated right, by Joan Gillmore.
Scholarship dinner attendees include Betty Crow, Pat Edwards and Sandy Meyers.
President of the Oklahoma City Chapter of Freedoms Foundation Don Porter, right, joins, from left, Jerry Burger, Rick Vermillion and OCC President Dr. deSteiguer.
Molly Wehrenberg and R. Ron Suiter.
Jan Barrick, Porter Davis and Sarah Vermillion enjoy the patron party.
News
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CITY
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NICHOLS HILLS
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ORDINANCE NO. 1145 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-130 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY SIGN REGULATIONS AND ALLOWING FOR REMOVAL OF ALL UNLAWFULLY PLACED ACCESSORY SIGNS BY THE CITY; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Subsection (a) of Section 50-130 of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended as follows, with new language underlined and deleted language dashed through, to wit: (a) (1) a. b. c. d. e. (2) (3) (4)
(5) a. b. c. (6)
Accessory sign regulations for E-Estate and R-Residential districts. No billboard, signboard, or advertising signs shall be permitted, except: Signs advertising, endorsing, or opposing a candidate for public office or a public question to be voted on at an election to be held pursuant to the election laws of the State or the City Charter. Signs expressing a view or opinion on a public issue. A maximum of two signs per property from the following categories: 1. One “for sale” or “for rent” sign. 2. One sign identifying a general contractor who is engaged in the construction, repair, or remodeling of a building. Sign recognizing a significant family event such as a birth, homecoming, graduation, or wedding, said sign to be removed after 48 hours. Temporary holiday, athletic or school spirit signs. Maximum display area. Five square feet. Maximum height. 44 inches. Location. All such signs must be wholly confined to private property by or with the permission of the property owner and shall be set back at least ten feet from the curbline or the nearest edge of the street paving if there is no curb, provided that no such sign shall be placed within the public street right-of-way. As prohibited by subsection (e) of this Section, all such signs are prohibited on public property and street right-of-way. Removal. Any “for sale” or “for rent” sign shall be removed within three days after the execution of a contract for closing on the sale or execution of the lease of the property. Any contractor’s sign shall be removed immediately upon completion of the construction, repair, or remodeling work being performed by the contractor. Removal of such signs shall be the responsibility of both the owner of the premises on which such sign has been placed and the owner of the sign. Signs in violation subject to removal. Any sign erected or placed in violation of this subsection may be removed by the City and then held by the City for ten calendar days, during which time the sign may be retrieved by the owner of it, subject to payment to the City of a storage fee of one dollar ($1.00) per sign. After the 10-day period, the City may dispose of the sign.
Section 2. Subsection (e) of Section 50-130 of the Nichols Hills City Code is hereby amended as follows, with new language underlined, to wit: (e)
Signs on public property and street right-of-way prohibited. No sign shall be located on public property or on or extending over street right-of-way, and all ground signs shall only be permitted where they will not interfere with traffic sight lines as determined by the City. Street right-of-way includes utility poles and sidewalks. Signs painted onto or fastened to trees in public places are prohibited. Any sign erected or placed in violation of this sub section may be removed by the City and then held by the City for ten calendar days, during which time the sign may be retrieved by the owner of it, subject to payment to the City of a storage fee of one dollar ($1.00) per sign. After the 10-day period, the City may dispose of the sign.
Section 3.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of September, 2018. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of September, 2018. ATTEST:
E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor
Kristi Hort City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 1147 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY CODE REGARDING THE OFFENSES OF POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA AND POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Chapter 32, Section 32-138 of the Nichols Hills City Code, is hereby amended, deleted language dashed through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 32-138. Possession of marijuana. It shall be unlawful and an offense for any person to be in possession of marijuana in the cCity, except as permitted by state law for persons holding a current and valid permit or license issued by the State of Oklahoma for such possession, or as permitted by state law if such substance was obtained directly from a state-licensed physician or from a pharmacist pursuant to a valid prescription. For purposes of this section, the term “marijuana” shall have the same definition as set forth in 63 O.S. § 2-101. Section 2. Chapter 32, Section 32-140 of the Nichols Hills City Code, is hereby amended, deleted language dashed through and new language underlined, to wit: Sec. 32-140. Possession of drug paraphernalia. It shall be unlawful and an offense for any person to be in possession of drug paraphernalia in the cCity, except: (1) As permitted by state law for those persons holding an unrevoked license in the professions of podiatry, dentistry, medicine, nursing, optometry, osteopathy, veterinary medicine or pharmacy; (2) As permitted by state law for those persons holding a current and valid permit or license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the possession of medical marijuana; or (3) As otherwise specifically permitted by state law pursuant to the provisions of 63 O.S. § 420, et seq. For purposes of this section, the term “drug paraphernalia” shall have the same definition as set forth in 63 O.S. § 2-101(36). Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 5. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of September, 2018. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of September, 2018. ATTEST: Kristi Hort City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams City Attorney
E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. 1146 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NICHOLS HILLS CITY FEE SCHEDULE REGARDING SIGNS; REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA: Section 1. Section 3-3 of the Nichols Hills City Code, the City Fee Schedule, is hereby amended only as to signs, with new language underlined and deleted language dashed through, to wit: Chapter 8. Buildings and Building Regulations Permits and r Revocable permits for signs (per sign) …………$250.00$300.00 Plus inspection fees First inspection ………………………………………....$25.00 Second inspection ………………………………………$30.00 Third and each subsequent inspection ..………………...$50.00 Chapter 50. Zoning Signs Sign permit (other than on public rights of way) (per sign) ……$75.00 Plus inspection fees First inspection ………………………………………....$25.00 Second inspection ………………………………………$30.00 Third and each subsequent inspection ..………………...$50.00 Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any part or provision hereof shall be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts or provisions hereof. Section 4. EMERGENCY SECTION. WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Council it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, welfare and safety of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and of the inhabitants thereof that the provisions of this ordinance be put into full force and effect immediately, and therefore an emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason whereof this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of September, 2018. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, on the 11th day of September, 2018. ATTEST: Kristi Hort City Clerk Reviewed as to Form and Legality: John Michael Williams, City Attorney
E. Peter Hoffman, Jr. Mayor
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Case No. FD-2018-1537 In Re the Marriage of: Ralisha R. Smith, Petitioner, and Phillip Curtis Smith, Respondent.
GUARDIANSHIP (First Publication)
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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 22 day of October, 2018, or the Petition will be taken as true and a divorce and other relief sought will be granted to the Petitioner. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL this 29 day of August, 2018. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Karen Colbert (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 7, 2018; Friday, September 14, 2018; Friday, September 21, 2018)
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Jennifer Carrillo, Petitioner, and Alvaro David Garcia, Respondent.
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Bobbie L. Parton has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Elijah Dale Hughes, 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 2 day of October 2018, 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 10 day of September, 2018. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Elizabeth Warne, Deputy
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 21, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF
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Matthew H. Gourley, a minor
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 19 day of October, 2018, 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 29 day of August, 2018.
You are hereby notified that Anthony H. Gourley has petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person and estate of the above-named minor Matthew H. Gourley, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge Kirby Room 315 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 6 day of November 2018, 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 13 day of September, 2018.
/s/Jennifer Carrillo, Petitioner SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 29 day of August, 2018.
/s/Richard Kirby Judge of the District Court
Notary: /s/Tonia Bryant (SEAL) My commission expires: 05/03/2021 Commission Number: 01007605 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 14, 2018; Friday, September 21, 2018; Friday, September 28, 2018) IN THE 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 Latresha Sharde’ Jackson has petitioned to change his/her name to Latresha Sharde’ Henderson. A Hearing on said petition is set for 10 o’clock A.M. on the 4 day of October, 2018, before Judge Timmons in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed.
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Crossings Clinic to host open house
September 21 Caitlin Cotton Jack Durland June Durland Schuyler Hamilton Dan Harvey Katie Little Becky Potts Vikki Qualls Sarah Spinks Kim Summers Rainey Williams, Jr.
Crossings Community Center and Clinic, 10255 N. Pennsylvania Ave., serves the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the uninsured.
Crossings Community Center and Clinic, 10255 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will host an open house on Sunday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. During this come-and-go event, everyone is invited to tour the Crossings Community Center and Clinic, enjoy light refreshments, explore volunteer opportunities, meet the staff and discover how community partnerships continue to make the center and clinic a vital part of the neighborhood. This event is designed for all ages and will be an excellent time to learn more about Crossings Community Center and Clinic’s vision, mission, and purpose, as well as meet crucial leaders and partners in the community. Crossings will also say farewell to Clinic Director Steve Turner, and welcome Executive Director Marq Youngblood. Marq Youngblood joined the Crossings Clinic staff in
August and his passion for patients drives him to excellence in every possible avenue. “I’m thrilled to be a member of the Crossings Community Clinic team,” he said. “The love for each team member and the patients we serve is readily apparent. It’s a tremendous blessing to work every day in an environment of hope based on our faith in God.” Pam Millington, pastor of missions at Crossings, said there is much excitement for the clinic’s future. “The Crossings Community Center and Clinic have been an important part of this community since 2005 when it was established,” she said. “It offers a place for our neighbors to find a Christ-centered atmosphere provided by volunteers from over 42 churches living out their faith by their willingness to join people at a vulnerable time in their lives.”
“Whether the need is for healthcare, legal assistance, or mentoring of young people, a willing person is here to extend a hand of friendship and hope while sharing the love that only comes from God. It’s been exciting to watch relationships form as people join together to walk out this journey of life.” Crossings Community Center and Clinic exists to humbly proclaim the message of Jesus by serving the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the uninsured. The scope of the clinic includes medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care provided through the support of licensed professionals and a large group of dedicated volunteers. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all patient visits are scheduled by appointment only at 749-0800.
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