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Energy FC signs former HHall star
Oklahoma Israel Exchange Executive Committee Chairman David Stanley, OKIE Executive Director Edie Roodman, Mike Sculte and Heather Buckmaster the organization’s Farm to Table dinner. Page 2
Former Heritage Hall star Lamar Batista, left, signed with hometown Energy FC this week to continue his professional soccer career in Oklahoma City. Page 4
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Village Shelter full, euthanization is next The Village Animal Shelter has just one kennel left before they have to start euthanizing dogs. Currently, seven dogs are in the shelter and three are in foster homes. A beautiful Husky may be going to a rescue organization. Adoption at The Village is $95. It includes vaccination for rabies, and the cost to spay or neuter the dog. Call Village Animal Control Officer Kadin, 405-751-9518, to make and appointment to see a dog. See SHELTER, Page 12
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Cristo Rey to honor Judy Love Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School (Cristo Rey OKC) will commemorate the success of its students while enjoying An Evening of Royals honoring Judy Love. The second annual event is set for Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club to celebrate students, community supporters and Corporate Work Study Partners. “After the last year of obstacles and challenges our students have had to overcome, we look forward to finally being able to celebrate our students’ hard work, an honor See LOVE, Page 3
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Governor Bill Anoatubby has given Chickasaws lifetime of service By Eric Oesch Staff Writer
- Photo by Rose Lane
Last day of summer time With the help of her mom, Kara, Addison McDonald perfects her Olympian water ballet skills at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club pool. It was the last day of Addison’s summer break as she headed back to school as a kindergartner at Christ the King Catholic School last Wednesday.
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Dog of the Week Arnie is a 2-year-old English Springer Spaniel who loves to swim in the pool and float on a raft. Everyone loves Arnie’s loving energy! Arnie’s human is Randy King Hill. Send Dog, Baby and Cat of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
Sponsored by Paulette and Leo Kingston of WePayFast.com.
Gov. Bill Anoatubby has a long and storied career with the Chickasaw Nation. He began work for the nation in 1975 as health services coordinator and within four years GOV. BILL ANOATUBBY was elected the tribe’s first Lt. Governor. In 1987 he was named to his first term as Chickasaw Governor where he set lofty goals of economic development and self-sufficiency for the Chickasaw Nation and its people. Gov. Anoatubby has proven himself a popular leader with the estimated 38,000 members See ANOATUBBY, Page 11
Village considers pedestrian bridge over Hefner Parkway By Eric Oesch Staff Writer As work continues on an extensive sidewalk project connecting all areas of The Village, the city envisions a pedestrian/bicycle bridge on Britton Road over the Lake Hefner Parkway connecting the city to the 27-Mile Oklahoma City Bert Cooper Trail System.
“We would like to include the bike trail (in the bridge project), but the cost might be prohibitive,” said City Manager Bruce Stone. “It could be five years before we start the project. “We currently have some bond money that hasn’t been used, but it would not come close to paying for See VILLAGE, Page 5
OKlahoma Isreal Exchange
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Blessings of the Field Farm to Fork
- Photos by Fran Kozakowski
Above: Susan Robertson and event co-chairmen Bruce Scambler and Jonna Kirschner. At right: Event cochairmen Rodd and Dona Moesel.
The OKlahoma Isreal Exchange hosted the Blessings of the Field — Farm to Fork Fare dinner at Castle Falls. In photos, clockwise, starting at left, are: Micah and Barbara Anderson and Sarah Short; Connie and Gary Bachman; and OKIE Executive Committee Secretary Don and Susan Wentroth.
In photos clockwise, starting at left, are: Lauren Dunlap and Christianne Haas; OKIE Executive Committee Chairman David Stanley, OKIE Executive Director Edie Roodman, Mike Sculte and Heather Buckmaster; Lendell and Roberta Roberts; and Yuval Derry and Chandler Waite.
Obituary
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Marvin D. Peyton, M.D.
Dr. Marvin Dale Peyton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and distinguished thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2021, at his home in Oklahoma City, Okla. Marvin was born on January 12, 1946, in Cushing, Okla., to Sim Hondoras Peyton and Ruby Geneva (Laughlin) Peyton. He graduated from Cushing High School, received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and his medical degree from University of Oklahoma School of Medicine. Dr. Peyton provided care to the Oklahoma City community as a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon for 30 years. In 2002, he returned to academic medicine as the Chairman of the Section of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and
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Professor of surgery. In 2015 he was named Professor Emeritus of Surgery by the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Peyton will be remembered fondly for his calm and caring ways, his humility, his dry sense of humor, and his kindness. He was an avid reader, an active skier and runner, a hunter, a fisherman and so-so golf player. He enjoyed spending time
LOVE From Page 1 they have earned and deserve now more than ever,” Cristo Rey OKC President Chip Carter said.“Additionally, we will be recognizing special individuals including our Corporate Work Study Partners and those in the community who support our mission.” An Evening of Royals begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a dinner and celebratory program at 7 p.m. Co-chaired by Bob and Heather Ross, this event honors Judy Love as the recipient of the Cristo Rey OKC Legacy Award and The Boldt Company as the school’s Corporate Work Study Partner of the Year. The Cristo Rey OKC Legacy
with friends and family, lake time and enthusiastically embraced the cowboy life with his horses. He was proud of his Oklahoma heritage. We will miss his brilliance, stubbornness, frugality, ability to fall asleep anywhere, passion for old-fashioned values, his numerous handwritten notes to friends and family and genuine curiosity and love for learning. He is survived by Sandra, his loving wife of 55 years, his children Marvin Lane Peyton, M.D., Tyler Fox Peyton and Laura Jane Peyton; his grandchildren Carter Fox Peyton and Clara Lane Peyton; his sister Leta Faye (Peyton) McLemore; his sisterin-law Susan Fox Creekmore and her husband Joe; his nephew Brent McLemore; and nieces Sharon Probasco Peery, Chrystal Probasco, Carole McLemore, Sheila (McLemore) McCarty and husband Mike,
Award recognizes an individual whose ideals, influence and accomplishments on behalf of distinguished record of community service throughout his/her life have left a lasting, positive impression with the Cristo Rey community. “We are deeply grateful to Judy and proud to recognize her for being such an integral part of the Cristo Rey OKC launch in 2018 and our school’s early success,” Carter continued. “Judy has been nothing short of miraculous for our school and has done so much for the Oklahoma City community, much more than people know.” Those interested in becoming a sponsor should contact Lauren Paternostro at lauren.paternostro@ cristoreyokc.org. For more information about this event, visit cristoreyokc.org/eveningofroyals.
Taylor Jacobs and husband Marc, and many great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Juanita (Peyton) Probasco and Treva
Mae Peyton. May he rest with quiet dignity. Services will be held at St. Lukes United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 800 Stanton L. Young Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73117.
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CALENDAR CONCERTS Aug. 27 • A Night of BLUE Myriad Botanical Gar dens presents a night of BLUE in the Gar dens to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s Blue album in partnership with ACM@UCO. For one night only musi cians from different musical and poetry styles will present Joni’s album Blue, in full. Backed by Garri son Brown and his band, expect addition al Mitchell hits outside of Blue. These songs will come to life on the Devon Lawn, a perfect setting for acoustic music. Come before the show to see Joni’s collection on sale from Trolley Records and books about Joni Mitchell and artists of her time. Bring blanket and chairs and enjoy the musical communi ty spirit of others who are fans of Joni Mitchell.
FUNDRAISERS Aug. 20 • Waste Zero Wine Keep Oklahoma Beau tiful hosts its 2nd Waste Zero Wine (a zero waste) event and you're invited. Tickets are $40 each and pro vide heavy appetizers, two free wine tastings and plenty of more wine and beer to pur chase. Alcohol, not your style? Water and soda will also be avail
2021 Paseo Arts Festival is just weeks away
The Bingo & Brews bingo tournament is at Vanessa House Beer Co. on Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 3 – 5 for early bird bingo and 6 9 for the main event bingo games at 118 NW 8th St. Additional bingo cards will be available for pur chase. Individual Ticket: $25 (includes one VHBC pint of choice). Team of 4 Tickets: $100 (includes one VHBC pint of choice per team member). Team of 4 Tickets + Sponsorship: $250 (includes one VHBC pint of choice per team member and company logo on all event materials/social media and newsletter). Team of 5 Tickets: $100 (includes one VHBC pint of choice per team member). Team of 5 Tickets + Sponsorship: $250 (includes one VHBC pint of choice per team member and company logo on all event materials/social media and newslet‐ ter). Please visit the Oklahoma Lawyers for Children Facebook page for more information and olfc.org to purchase tickets.
able. Come support a great cause. Get tick ets online at keepokla homabeautiful.com.
choice between them coming to life with Lewis’ signature wit, amazing actors and dazzling, stateofthe THEATRE art stagecraft. One show only at 3 pm. Sept. 4 • Buy tickets online at A Night Inside The Room tickets.occc.edu or call Greg Sestero, the New 4056827579. York Times bestselling CONGRATS! author of the Oscar OKC Zoo and Pepsi nominated movie The announced the winners Disaster Artist and co of this year’s Pepsi Vend‐ star of the cult classic ing Machine Art contest. The Room is visiting Oklahoma students in K‐ for the first time and 12 grade were invited to while he’s in town he enter the annual art con‐ planned something test and share their cre‐ special for deadCenter ative ideas about recy‐ Film. Here’s a hint, cling, while illustrating your $20 ticket the positive impact recy‐ includes a meet & cling can have on wildlife and wild places. The greet and access to a Grand Prize for K‐5th secret screening at grade went to Deer Rodeo Cinema. Visit Creek’s Andrew Lim (5th rodeocinema.org for grade). Grand Prize details. Oct. 17 • The Great Divorce OCCC Visual and Per forming Arts presents C.S. Lewis’ mesmeriz ing fantasy about heaven, hell and the
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recipients received a gift card from an OKC Outlet store and a certificate. Their winning artwork will be the cover design on a Pepsi vending machine located in the Zoo’s entry plaza for a year. Congrats!
Send calendar events to jennifer@okcfriday.com JoJo Siwa Feb. 1, 2022 Backstreet Boys – Sept. 14, 2022 Zoo Amphitheatre: Judas Priest Oct. 16 Matchbox Twenty June 22, 2022 Theatre: Master Class (Lyric) Sept.15Oct.3 Civic Center Music Hall: My Fair Lady (OKC Broadway) Sept.28Oct.3
The long-awaited 44th Annual Paseo Arts Festival is just weeks away on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4 - 5 from 10 am - 8 pm with live music until 10 pm, and Sept. 6 from 10 am - 5 pm. The festival, which usually occurs in May on Memorial Day Weekend, was moved temporarily due to COVID-19. All precautions are being taken following CDC guidelines. “We want the community to feel safe as best they can considering the current conditions. We support mask wearing, frequent hand sanitizer use and social distancing wherever possible,” says PAA Executive Director Amanda Bleakley. Visitors will enjoy almost 100 nationally acclaimed visual artists, who fill the Historic Paseo Arts District with original artwork: everything from painting, ceramics and photography to woodworking, glass, sculpture and jewelry. The festival is also famous for its more than 50 musicians and live performers on two stages who donate their time and talents to support the Paseo. The food court is sure to please and will feature 20 food and drink vendors with traditional and not-so-traditional festival treats, both savory and sweet. Think gyros, Asian food, monster wraps, grilled sirloin on a stick and tacos. Returning this year are craft beers on tap featuring Kona Big Wave, Stella Artois and Golden Road Mango all ice old and served by the
south stage and of course staple Budweiser products at all three beverage tents. The Paseo Arts Festival is the largest annual fundraiser for the Paseo Arts Association. The money raised through beverage and merchandise sales directly supports the mission of the 501(c)3 nonprofit, and is used to put on your favorite Paseo programs and events provided to the community year-round, such as Fairy Ball, Magic Lantern, SPACE, FEAST and First Friday Gallery Walks. For more information visit thepaseo.org or call (405) 525-2688. For daily details, follow on Instagram @paseoartsdistrict, Facebook @paseo.artsdistrict and Twitter @PaseoOKC.
Oklahoma Women’s Coalition hosts First Annual Bruncheon The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition is celebrating its 12th year in a big way with a new spin on the annual OneVoice Lunch‐ eon. The OneVoice Bruncheon will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 10 am at the Embassy Suites Downtown/Medical Cen‐ ter. The Coalition will be previewing it’s new brand with attendees, as well as set‐ ting the stage for the next chapter with keynote speaker and community leader, Dr. Andrea Benjamin. Today, the Coalition promotes nonpar‐ tisan efforts, elevating underrepresented voices, while addressing issues important to transforming the lives of Oklahomans across lines of race and the spectrum of gender. The Coalition focuses on health access and wellness, smart criminal jus‐ Neil Degrasse Tyson Oct. 5 Alice (In Wonderland) Oct. 2224 Alton Brown Live Nov. 7 Other Events/Shows/Awards: Goodwill Fashion Show Aug. 20 Paseo Arts Festival Sept. 46 The Hole Shebang! Sept. 9 Redbud Classic Sept. 1112 Western Heritage Awards Sept. 1718
tice reform, violence prevention and response, and economic security as key indicators in the fight to create equity. Historically, the annual One Voice luncheon has been an educational event that highlights to attendees the successes and future goals of the Coalition. This year it will be much more, as we endeavor to find bold new ways to adapt to the fight for gender equity and racial justice. Pro‐ ceeds from the Bruncheon fund the Coali‐ tion’s annual programmatic, educational, and legislative initiatives and expenses. Tickets for the event can be purchased online soon for general admission or VIP, and sponsorship opportunities are avail‐ able. For details visit okwc.org or call 405‐ 537‐4296. Annie Oakley Luncheon ZOObrew Memorial Marathon Heritage Hills Home Tour Beans and Cornbread Rodeo Hall of Fame Beaux Arts Ball
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ZOObrew Beer-Tasting event returns to the OKC Zoo Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 13 for ZOObrew, Oklahoma’s largest outdoor beer festival, featuring over 60 breweries. Tap into your wild side from 7 to 10 pm on Friday, Oct. 1, during the Oklahoma Zoological Society’s (OZS) 13th annual beer-tasting event, ZOObrew, presented by Byron’s Liquor Warehouse, happening at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. More than 2,500 craft beer fans will enjoy a wide variety of tastings from over 60 of the finest local, and national breweries located in Oklahoma and beyond, as well as other libations, including wine and specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages available to designated drivers.
“The first installments of this event involved only a few samples for a small, local craft beer audience and it continues to grow every year with the local craft beer scene,” said OZS’s Director of Development, Matt Burkholder “ZOObrew has become THE fundraising event for ZOOfriends and with the support of the Oklahoma City Zoo and the expanding craft beer community, it is becoming a signature beer event for the state of Oklahoma.” Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the park after-hours while savoring 2-ounce samples and enjoying live music, yard games and animal encounters. Plus, sweet and salty treats, available for purchase,
will satisfy their appetites. New this year, will be an exclusive Zoo beer release in support of the Oklahoma City Zoo’s conservation initiatives. VIP PREbrew ticket holders will have exclusive access to the Zoo’s first official beer. This seasonal beer, a grapefruit radler, brewed in partnership with Stonecloud Brewing Co. and Lively Beerworks, will only be available for the VIP portion of ZOObrew from 5:30 to 7:00 pm before being launched in both the Stonecloud and Lively taprooms and at the Oklahoma City Zoo later this fall. ZOObrew is a 21-and-up event. General admission tickets are $65/person and $58.50/ ZOOfriends
member and include admission, unlimited 2-ounce samples, one commemorative 5-ounce tasting mug and lanyard. Designated Driver tickets are available for $15/person. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $110/person and $99/ZOOfriends member and include what is in the general admission ticket plus, early entry, 5:30 pm, to the event as well as food vouchers, an event T-shirt, a private sea-lion presentation, and access to the Zoo’s Dino Safari. Tickets must be purchased in advance at zoofriends.org/zoobrew. This event is expected to sell out. Funds raised from this event will benefit the Oklahoma Zoological Society.
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VILLAGE From Page 1 a bridge over the parkway,” he said. “We won’t know for sure (how much the project will cost) until after we get bids for the remaining sidewalk west of May on Britton, but I think it will be approximately $400,000.” Stone said the city will investigate funding sources through the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, Oklahoma Department of Transportation and possibly the City of Oklahoma City. Meanwhile, work continues on the sidewalk project as the city council approved a $880,480 bid by Rudy Construction for additional sidewalk construction north of Britton Road. The approved funding will continue sidewalk construction from Hefner Road south to Hidden Village Drive and west to Lakeside Drive; Winston Road from Duffner Park to Ridgeview; Ridgeview Drive north and then west to May Avenue; Lakeside Drive west from Ridgeview across May and north to Hefner; and then May Avenue north from Britton to Hefner. “Construction on a multipath on Britton Road west of May to the bridge over Lake Hefner Parkway is the last listed bond project,” said City Manager Bruce Stone. “Addition-
al sidewalk projects are funded by Capital Improvement Sales Tax.” Britton Road between Waverly and Pennsylvania are set to follow on the city’s sidewalk agenda. Funding has also been approved for sidewalks south of Britton Road on Stratford Drive from Westchester to Britton Road, and on Village Drive from Brighton to Britton Road. Stone said the city has plans to reduce the lane widths on Britton Road west of May Avenue to the Lake Hefner Parkway to make room for the new sidewalks. “The lane widths on Britton Road are currently very wide, so there is plenty of room to move the curb line and leave safe driving lanes,” he said. The Village has funded two additional miles this year under the Capital Improvement Fund. The city expects to add another two to three miles of sidewalks under their five-year plan. “The bond issue covers about 7 ¾ miles,” he said. “There will be much more to do as funds become available.” IN OTHER BUSINESS: Hawthorn homeowners still not happy Another large contingent of homeowners representing the Hawthorne Village Neighborhood Association were in force during the council meeting.
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The group has been attending meetings to voice their opposition to a proposed bike path through their neighborhood for months. Mayor Sonny Wilkinson has assured the homeowners they will be included when public meetings are set to discuss the project. The city has made no decisions or recommendations about the proposition. “The mayor has promised a meeting with the residents when the final draft of the plan is ready,” said Stone. “This is expected in a month or two.” Stone said he expected the meeting will include architectural renderings and a presentation by the design professionals. He said it was “hard to say” if the residents’ attendance at the meeting would affect the outcome of the city’s decision. “I think the council can sort through the reasonable objections and those that are not,” he said. “There are people who support the plan but so far, we have mostly heard from those against the preliminary conceptual plan. I think there are those in the process of organizing to express
their support.” Scooter’s Coffeehouse building on prime corner lot After nearly three years, a long vacant piece of prime property in The Village secured a new tenant after the council unanimously approved amendments to development regulations for the northeast corner of Britton Road and May Avenue (9400 N. May Avenue) at The Charter at May shopping center. The 440th Nebraskabased Scooters Coffeehouse is designed to have double frontage with primary access to the property on May Avenue and Britton Road. All sales are to be conducted via a drive thru. Scooter’s site plan shows a queue of 14 cars, all of which are confined to the property. An additional 14 cars will be able to que up in the shopping center parking lot. Several Scooter’s Coffeehouses have been constructed in far northwest Oklahoma City in recent years. The Village location will feature extensive landscaping and is the former location of a Circle K convenience store and Shell gas station.
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Sports Weekly VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP | 2021 SEASON OPENS THIS WEEKEND
Rockets, Chargers eye repeat trips to state finals As the 2021 season begins this week, both Mount St. Mary and Heritage Hall volleyball teams hope for a return to the state championship match. The Rockets made the Class 5A title game but fell to Victory Christian in three sets, while the Chargers suffered a 3-2 loss to Community Christian for the 3A crown. Mount St. Mary, which won a preseason tournament in Mustang last week, opened
Tuesday against Choctaw and visited Carl Albert on Thursday at 6 p.m. Crossings Christian also opened on Tuesday at Chisholm. Heritage Hall jumps into 2021 at the Cascia Hall tournament this Friday and Saturday in Tulsa, before hosting Fridayland rival McGuinness this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Deer Creek also opens at the Norman tournament this weekend and visits Yukon
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on Tuesday. The Antlers reached the 6A quarterfinals in 2020. Following its opener at Heritage Hall this Tuesday, McGuinness goes on the road to Edmond North on Thursday at 6 p.m. The Irish also ended their 2020 season the 6A quarterfinals. Other games through the month of August include: Aug. 20-21 – Crossings Christian at Regent Prep tournament; McGuinness at
Carl Albert tourn.; Mount St. Mary at Westmoore tourn. Aug. 24 – North Rock Creek at Crossings Christian, 6 p.m; Tulsa Kelley at Deer Creek, 6 p.m.; OCA at Heritage Hall, 6 p.m.; McGuinness at Piedmont, 6 p.m. Aug. 26 – Deer Creek at Edmond North, 6 p.m.; OCA at McGuinness, 6 p.m. Aug. 31 – Deer Creek at Westmoore, 6 p.m.; Norman North at McGuinness, 6 p.m.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE Thursday, August 12 Crossings Christian at Chisholm, 6 p.m. Friday, August 13-Saturday, August 14 Deer Creek at Norman Tournament, TBA Heritage Hall at Cascia Hall Tournament, TBA Tuesday, August 17 Deer Creek at Yukon, 6 p.m. McGuinness at Heritage Hall, 6:30 p.m. Shawnee at Mount St. Mary, 6 p.m. Thursday, August 19 Okla. Bible Academy at Crossings Chr., 6 p.m. Stillwater at Deer Creek, 6 p.m. SW Covenant at Heritage Hall, 6:30 p.m. McGuinness at Edmond North, 6 p.m. Mount St. Mary at Piedmont, 6 p.m.
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Irish fall to Piedmont in doubleheader Hampered by six errors, the McGuinness softball team fell behind early and never recovered in a 16-1 loss to Piedmont last Monday in their seasonopening doubleheader. Ariana Maxwell and Abbi Pefferman accounted for both hits for the Irish (0-2). Maxwell opened the game with a double and scored three batters later on
a passed ball. Pitcher Julia Coats got roughed up for 16 runs, 10 earned, on 15 hits over four innings to take the loss. A error-plagued opening game also doomed McGuinness in a 15-0 loss to the Wildcats. Piper McPherson singled for the Irish’s only hit of the game. Coats struck out four but allowed 12 runs, two of those earned, on 11 hits over four innings in the setback. The Irish are set to compete at the Carl Albert Festival this weekend and visit Western
Heights on Monday. YUKON RUNS OVER PANTHERS IN OPENER PC North opened its season with an 8-0 loss at Yukon on Monday. Katie Duffy-Relf batted 2-for2 with a double and Josalyn Faulkner added a single for the Panthers (0-1). Pitcher Monica Coats allowed eight runs on six hits and struck out one over four innings to take the loss. – By Jason Jewell
OKC Energy FC signs former HHall standout Lamar Batista A former Fridayland soccer star has returmed home to continue his professional career with OKC Energy FC. The Greens have signed defender Lamar Batista and forward Seyi Adekoya on loan from USL Championship clubs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Phoenix Rising FC, respectively, pending league and federation approval, the club announced this week. Batista, a graduate of Heritage Hall High School, led the Chargers to three state titles
before signing with Portland Timbers 2 of the USL Championship in 2017. After 43 appearances over two seasons, he signed with Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer in 2019. Loan stints at Phoenix Rising and FC Tucson followed, before Batista was signed by North Texas SC of USL League One in 2020. His standout performances earned him a move back to the USL Championship with Colorado Springs ahead of the 2021 season, where he made
three appearances. “It feels great to be home; it’s amazing,” said Batista. “When my agent told me about this opportunity, I didn’t hesitate. It’s a great group of guys and I can’t wait to get to work, get some more wins and get into the playoffs.” If approved, Batista and Adekoya could be available to play in this Saturday’s match against Memphis 901 FC at 7:30 p.m. at Taft Stadium. For tickets and info, visit energyfc.com. – From energyfc.com
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Lane takes helm of American College
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obert “Bob” Lane has been named the next president and CEO of the American College of Health Care Administrators, the association announced Wednesday. The appointment becomes effective Sept. 7. The association’s immediate past board chairman and a board member before that since 2013, Lane most recently has provided operations consulting for healthcare providers for BKD CPAs and Advisors. He succeeds Bill McGinley who retired earlier this summer after more than three years as ACHCA’s top executive. Lane, who was board chairman at the time of McGinley’s announcement in March, praised him for stabilizing ACHCA operations and setting it “back on a successful course.” Lane is a licensed nursing home administrator who began his long-term career with National Healthcare Corporation in Missouri, serving a 13-year
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term ending in 2000. Since then, he has worked in skilled nursing, assisted living and long-term acute care in his native Oklahoma. Among other duties, he led project teams during the seventh and eighth scopes of work for the Oklahoma quality improvement organization (QIO). His previous involvement with ACHCA includes stints as the Oklahoma and Missouri chapter president and District 5
director. Among other posts, he has been on the faculty for the health administration program at St. Joseph’s College in Maine. He holds a master’s degree, focusing on health and human services, and a graduate certificate in gerontology, both from the University of Oklahoma. Rudy Michalek, another former board chair who has held numerous leadership positions within AHCA over his nearly fourdecade involvement with the group, has served as its interim president and CEO since May 24. Founded in 1962, ACHCA bills itself as the only professional association “devoted solely to meeting the professional needs of today’s postacute and aging services leaders.”
Kenneth William Whittington Born Feb. 3, 1934 Amarillo, Texas Died Aug. 5, 2021 Oklahoma City, Okla. Kenneth graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Texas Tech University in 1956 and worked seven years for Phillips Petroleum Company. He felt called to medicine and graduated with an MD from the University of Oklahoma in 1968. He practiced family medicine in Bethany, Okla., and concluded his career as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for Deaconess Hospital. Survived by his wife Alice Irelan Whittington, whom he married in 1955, and three children, Linda Whittington, Nancy (Paul) Labadie and Ken (Susan) Whittington. Also survived by his three grandchildren Sara (Brian) Kouhdari, Will (Lizzie) Labadie and Alli Whittington who were the apples of his eye along with three little great grandchildren. He is also survived by his special cousin Kim Lilly and several other loving family members. Kenneth was at his best in service to others. He cared deeply about his patients and the many organizations he served during his life. Service to his church was paramount including being an Ordained Presbyterian Elder, Moderator of Oklahoma Presbytery and Commissioner to General Assembly. He served numerous medical societies including as President of the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians, The
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American Academy of Family Physicians, and Board of Trustees on the Oklahoma State Medical Association. Ken also served his community with dedication including, Bethany Kiwanis, All Sports Association, the Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, and the Oklahoma City Sail and Power Squadron. He was also a team physician for several Putnam City Schools which led him to be one of the founders of the Oklahoma Blood Institute A cradle Presbyterian, his memorial service was held at his church Westminster Presbyterian on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 11:00 a.m. Many thanks for the expressions of love and goodwill from family, friends, classmates, colleagues, Scouts, sailors, church members, and patients. We appreciate you all.
Catherine Zesiger is named to Tiger Pride Honor Roll at DePauw Catherine Zesiger, of Oklahoma City, is one of the 286 DePauw student-athletes named to the Tiger Pride Honor Roll for achieving at least a 3.40 grade point average for the 2021
spring semester. The Honor Roll, started in the 2012 fall semester by Stevie Baker-Watson, DePauw's associate vice president for campus wellness and Theodore Katula
director of athletics and recreational sports, recognizes DePauw student-athletes who are members of an NCAA varsity athletics team and have a semester grade point average of 3.40 or
higher. Founded in 1837, DePauw University is a top-ranked, 100% residential, private liberal arts university in Greencastle, Ind. Through its College of Liberal Arts and
School of Music, DePauw provides highly personalized education in small classes, with 95% of its graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
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(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 13, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1891 IN RE: The name of: Colt Levi Coldren
PROBATE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 6, 2021; Friday, August 13, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. PB-2021-1031 Amended ) ) )
COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF IMOGENE FILLMORE, DECEASED. You are hereby notified that on the 2 day of August, 2021, Petitioner, Felicia Jean Wells, of 1140 SW Binkley St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109, filed in the District Court Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, a Petition for Summary Administration (“Petition”). Petitioner has alleged that Imogene Fillmore (“Decedent”), died intestate on May 27, 2008, domiciled at 1140 ½ SW Binkley St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Decedent did not leave a Will. The probable value of Decedent’s estate is approximately $3,000.00. Petitioner has requested that the Court allow summary administration pursuant to Okla. Stat. it.t 58, §§ 245247. Felicia Jean Wells is the daughter of Decedent and the sole heir-at-law, devisee and legatee to Decedent’s estate. Her address is 1140 SW Binkley St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109. In an Order for Summary Administration and Combined Notice entered herein, the Court found that is should dispense with regular estate proceedings prescribed by law and Notice to Creditors shall be combined with the Notice of Hearing on the Petition. Pursuant to the Order for Summary Administration and Combined Notice, all creditors having claims against Imogene Fillmore, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to Petitioner, Felicia Jean Wells, 1140 SW Binkley St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109, on or before the following presentment date (no more than thirty (30) days following the granting of the order admitting the petition and combined notice) or the same shall be forever barred: August 2, 2021. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing shall be held on the 15 day of September, 2021 at 1:30 p.m., before the Honorable Judge Kirkpatrick, in his/her courtroom, at the Oklahoma County Courthouse, 321 Park Ave., Room 223, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. You are hereby advised that you must file objections to the Petition at any time before the hearing and send a copy thereof to Petitioner at 1140 SW Binkley St., Oklahoma City, OK 73109, or you shall be deemed to have waived any objections. If you have no objections, you need not appear at the hearing or make any filings with the Court. If an objection is filed at any time before the hearing, the Court shall determine at the hearing whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate shall be distributed and to whom the estate shall be distributed. DATED this 2 day of August 2021. /s/Felicia Wells Felicia Jean Wells 1140 SW Binkley St. Oklahoma City, OK 73019 (405)474-9864: Cell Feliciawells751@gmail.com PETITIONER PRO SE
NAME CHANGE (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 13, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1890 ) )
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Jordan Elyse Michela has petitioned to change his/her name to Jordan Elyse Livingston. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 17 day of September, 2021, before Judge Andrews at 2:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/illegible signature By: DEPUTY (SEAL)
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Colt Levi Coldren has petitioned to change his/her name to Colt Levi Livingston. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 17 day of September, 2021, before Judge Andrews at 2:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/ D.L. By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 13, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1889
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that LaVaul Greshell Newton has petitioned to change his/her name to LaVaul Greshell Taylor. A Hearing on said petition is set for 1:30 o’clock P.M. on the 15 day of September, 2021, before Judge Bonner at 1:30 o’clock in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Teresa Becker By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 13, 2021) DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sherry Bennett, as next of friend of Robert Theadore Tarrants has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Robert Theadore Tarrants to (b) Robert Theadore Bennett; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 23 day of September, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Shawna McKay Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 13, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA CV-2021-1882 In the Matter of the Application of Sherry Bennett as next of friend of (child) Calci Ann Tarrants to Change Her/His Name
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To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sherry Bennett, as next of friend of Calci Tarrants has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Calci Ann Tarrants to (b) Connor Lee Bennett; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 23 day of September, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Shawna McKay Deputy (SEAL) CLERK/BAILIFF OF THE DISTRICT COURT
GUARDIANSHIP (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 13, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF Kapry Davis, a minor
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME TO: All interested parties. Take notice that Tabitha S. Frair has petitioned to change his/her name to Tabitha Sue Coleman. A Hearing on said petition is set for 2:30 o’clock P.M. on the 17 day of September, 2021, before Judge Andrews at in his/her courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse. Should you know of some reason why this change of name should not be allowed you must file a written protest in the above styled and numbered cause prior to the above date with the Clerk of this Court. Should you fail to do so, the petition for change of name will be granted as prayed. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk /s/Diane Watson By: DEPUTY (SEAL) (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 13, 2021) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
You are hereby notified that David and Catherine Hickman have petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minor Kapry Davis, and that said Petition will be heard in the court room of Judge K. Nikki Kirkpatrick Room 223 in the Oklahoma County Courthouse at 321 Park Avenue on the 4 day of October 2021, at 9:00 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 4 day of August, 2021. K. NIKKI KIRKPATRICK Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Shawna McKay, Deputy (SEAL)
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NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To Whom It May Concern: Take notice that (a) Sherry Bennett, as next of friend of Emma Isabell Tarrants has filed in the above court a Petition to have the minor child’s name changed as follows, to-wit: From (a) Emma Isabell Tarrants to (b) Emma Isabella Bennett; and that the same will be heard by the Honorable Judge Truong of Oklahoma County, in the County Courthouse, located at 321 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on the 23 day of September, 2021 at 2:00 o’clock p.m.; and that any person may file a written protest in the case, prior to the date set for hearing. RICK WARREN, Court Clerk
Lot one (01), in Block fifty (50), of the MAYFAIR PARK SECTION OF NICHOLS HILLS, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof. The property is also known as 1400 Camden Way. Current zoning is R-1-75. The applicants desire to build a singlefamily home with a swimming pool. For the proposed construction, the applicants are seeking a 10’ variance to the west side yard setback, leaving a 15’ west side yard setback and a 10’ variance to the east side yard setback, leaving 40’ 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 18th day of August 2021 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.
Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2021-05 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property: Lot eleven (11), in Block one hundred eight (108) of Blocks 106-109 and Blocks 112 and 113 in WILSHIRE SECTION, an addition to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma which is a part of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S/2 NE/4) of Section Thirty-One (31), Township Thirteen (13) North, Range Three (3) West according to the recorded plat thereof. The property is also known as 1821 Westminster Place. Current zoning is R-1-60. The applicants desire to build an addition to the main dwelling. For the proposed addition, the applicants are seeking a 1’9’’ variance to the east side yard setback, leaving a 4’3’’ 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 18th day of August 2021 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 4th day of August 2021. Amanda Copeland City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING COMMISSION – CITY OF NICHOLS HILLS, OKLAHOMA CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an Application for a Certificate of Approval from the Nichols Hills Building Commission has been filed by the following applicant as to the following project: Applicant: Grand Hills, LLC BC2021-20
(Published in OKC Friday, Friday, August 13, 2021)
Proposed project: Constructing a dwelling and a secondary building
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Proposed project’s address or descriptive location: 6820 NW Grand Boulevard
CASE NO: PG-2021-641
CV-2021-1880
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed seeking a variance from the Nichols Hills City Code on the following described property:
Dated this 4th day of August 2021.
CASE NO: PG-2021-532
CV-2021-1883
In the Matter of the Application of Sherry Bennett as next of friend of (child) Emma Isabell Tarrants to Change Her/His Name
In the Matter of the Application of Sherry Bennett as next of friend of (child) Robert Theadore Tarrants to Change Her/His Name
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
IN RE: The name of: ) LaVaul Greshell Newton )
IN RE: The name of: Tabitha S. Frair
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. BOA 2021-04
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN You are hereby notified that Anita and Ceary Hatcher have petitioned this Court to be appointed guardian of the person of the above-named minors Tristan, Landon, Brookelyn and Jersey Johnson, 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 31 day of August 2021, at 9:00 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 9 day of August, 2021. ALLEN WELCH Judge of the District Court RICK WARREN, Court Clerk By /s/Jamie Houston, Deputy (SEAL)
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This Application will be considered at a public hearing to be held by the Nichols Hills Building Commission on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Nichols Hills City Hall, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116. Any person objecting to or supporting this Application may appear before the Nichols Hills Building Commission on the above public hearing date and show cause why the proposed Application should be approved or disapproved. Further, written support or protest regarding the Application may be filed with the City Clerk at 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, 73116, provided it is received by the City Clerk not less than three days before the public hearing. Dated this 4th day of August, 2021. Amanda Copeland, City Clerk City of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma
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OKC Beautiful and Riversport cleanup events need volunteers Riversport is launching a new collaborative initiative focused on solving the problem of litter and debris along the Oklahoma River. “The Oklahoma River is an amazing recreational gem for Oklahoma City,” said Mike Knopp, Riversport executive director. “Unfortunately, every time it rains, we are dealing with trash that gets washed down from upstream. If trash is thrown out a car window or dropped on the ground, it often ends up in a river. Every urban waterway deals with this issue, and we want to be part of the global movement to put an end to it.” Riversport’s River Protectors initiative has two goals: remove the trash that’s already coming downstream, but long term, creating a cultural shift to eliminate trash at its source. Riversport is partnering with OKC Beautiful to complete a series of cleanup events over the next few weeks and is inviting volunteers to join the effort. Riversport Lifestyle Manager Brent Allen is leading the project. “We are looking for either individuals or groups to help pick up and catalogue the trash along the river.” The North Canadian River travels from Colorado through New Mexico into the Texas Panhandle and on to what eventually becomes the Oklahoma River. “When it rains, trash from upstream is washed down and gets trapped here along our docks,” Allen said. “We can do temporary cleanups, but we really need to create that cultural shift that drives lasting change. As consumers, we have to get away from Styrofoam and sin-
gle-use plastics or it will be like Groundhog Day – the trash will keep coming and we’ll be doing the same thing over and over.” A unique feature of Riversport’s new River Protector initiative is the idea of cataloguing the trash to define the scope and source of the problem. Using the free Litterati app, Allen and his volunteers have retrieved and catalogued over 30,000 pieces of trash over the past eight weeks. The two most common forms of trash found in the river are single-use plastics such as water and soda bottles, and Styrofoam cups, plates, and to-go containers. “The Litterati app allows us to photograph and tag trash with a GPS locator so we can work on data-driven solutions,” Allen said. OKC will be hosting paddlers from around the world for the ICF Canoe Sprint Super Cup. This event is internationally televised, which means the Oklahoma River will be front-and-center on multiple broadcasts. Help pick up trash along the Oklahoma River leading up to this event. Each volunteer will be provided a free individual pass to Riversport OKC for kayaking, paddle boarding or surfing. And, of course, the satisfaction of helping to keep our shorelines clean. Specific location information will be sent via email before each volunteer shift. Visit okcbeautiful.com for details and to sign up. Location: Boathouse District Riversport Adventures Volunteer Dates: August 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. August 14, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. August 15, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins has fast worked its way to the top of Bestsellers and deserves that spot. The title might not be a turnon, but the story line, the characters, the writing are so superb that one knows from Chapter One that this book will be hard to put down. From the time of its discovery, the United States of America offered freedom and opportunities which were so well documented that they began to be taken for granted. Perhaps after the first wave of colonists, the fact that everyone was an “immigrant” disguised the miracle of their comings and how they got here. American Dirt is Cummins’ novel of Lydia’s journey with her eightyear-old son, Luca, from Acapulco to Arizona. In a country of mystique and
daring, Lydia, Sebastian and Luca Quixano lived a comfortable middle-class life with Sebastian, a news journalist in Acapulco. Luca is known for his photographic memory bringing him honor and recognition as a wonderkid, and Lydia owns a book store which though not a money maker has become a comfortable center for residents to drop in, read and visit. No purchases required. One day a charming man, Javier, enters her store, and as book lovers will do, he and Lydia become instant friends. She is shocked to learn that her husband is publishing The Fall of Acapulco identifying Javier as La Lechuza, the head of the newest drug cartel that has quickly been replacing the existing cartels through a round of ruthless beheadings, robberies and cruelty. The paper is published, and Javier immediately commits an enraged act of retaliation through killings of Sebastian and most of his family. After such a swift and violent act, Lydia knows she and Luca must leave at once for el norte (North America). The journey is a pagea-minute chill of the unknown. Lydia and Luca are befriended by a
group of Honduras migrants, two beautiful teen-agers, a college student, and Lorenzo, a worrisome 17-year-old Jardinières drop out. Money is short, and adventures are fierce as they hire the Coyote, (El Chacal) who charges dearly for the foot trail from the trains they have been jumping to guiding through the hills full of bandits, Border Patrol and local law enforcement. The horror is frequently softened by the decency and humanity of strangers, even the teen-agers. Every page is dynamic with every step and mile speaking to love and fear; hope and endurance. “Fifty-three days, 2,645 miles from the site of the massacre. –” Still troubled by the title? These immigrants who find themselves invisible to others must change their minds every day and every hour, and live for only one thing: survival. Thus, hope for a future leads the exotic Soledad to value the landscape and reach for an end to the journey by running her fingers through the dirt of Tucson. That works for me. Thanks to Full Circle Book Store for sharing these books with FRIDAY readers.
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America, World Policeman Reprinted from OKC FRIDAY Friday, Fri, Oct 28, 2011 ANOTHER BAD RULER bit the dust last week and the United States had a hand in his demise. Muammar Gaddafi, hated cruel dictator of Libya, was buried after a few days of exhibiting his dead body to the world. America did not put troops on the ground in the Libyan revolution but we gave our air power, and our blessing, to the revolters who unseated their despised ruler. Our country has a record for helping kick out bad rulers of other countries. We usually justify this by citing dangers to America from the rule of these bad guys who are also a danger to the rest of the world. Is this a legitimate role for America? In most cases in the past half century or so,
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it has appeared to be justified. But how far should we go, now with all the uprisings occurring in the Mideast in opposition to ruthless strongmen who are no friends of the U.S. and our agenda? Let’s take a look at some of our past involvements in helping dethrone bad guys running other countries beside ours. Adolph Hitler of Germany and Benito Mussolini of Italy were buddies and both were running ruthless administrations. Mussolini was the lesser but he was an ally, including with military, of Germany and he wound up hanging by his feet in a Rome street balcony. Hitler, though, was at war with other major countries in Europe as he openly declared that Germany was out to get more “living space.” That, along with trying to eradicate Jews, with no mercy. Hitler was at war with France and England and some other countries, gaining territory. He was definitely a threat to the rest of the
world. He was winning against them and, without U.S. aid, he would have won. We provided the extra power needed to end Hitler, with a high price of blood of young American military troops. We definitely had a cause against Hitler and his rule. After that war, our country became friends with the new Germany, sans Hitler. Saddam Hussein of Iraq became the next villainous ruler to march into a neighboring, smaller country to establish his rule there. He was ready to spread out, much as Hitler did in his desires of conquest. American forces stopped him there and it just made him madder at us. He ruled Iraq with an iron hand which we were able to stop. After an American sergeant captured him in a basement, he was tried and executed. Now America is leaving Iraq but does that make it more territory for Iran to take over and increase its evil influence among its neighbors? Osama bin Laden, who engineered the brutal destruction of life and property by sending two suicide airliners into the New York twin towers on 9-11-01, became the next target of American might in Pakistan. America did that one alone. Muammar Gaddafi is our latest example of helping right a wrong in ruling people. An impressive U.S. string. Can we keep it up? Should we?
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ANOATUBBY From Page 1 of the Chickasaw Nation. He is currently serving his ninth fouryear term as governor of the 13th largest tribal nation in the United States and works daily to meet the tribe’s mission to “enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.” When Anoatubby began his first term as Governor, the tribe had about 250 employees. Today, the Chickasaw Nation employs nearly 15,000 people and has a diverse portfolio of more than 100 business holdings, which include banking, manufacturing, energy, health care, media, technology, hospitality, retail, and tourism. The nation supports more than 22,000 jobs and $1.2 billion in wages and benefits as part of a $3.7 billion annual economic contribution to the Oklahoma economy. The Chickasaw Nation recently broke ground on a new fourstory, 33,000 square-foot headquarters for the Chickasaw Community Bank, at 7420 W. Memorial Road in far northwest Oklahoma City. The bank is wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation and employs 200 people. Anoatubby said the bank is an important part of the tribe’s diverse portfolio. “The new location in northwest Oklahoma City (Fridayland) promises to be an epicenter of commerce and trade in the years to come,” said Anoatubby. “We recognized this area’s potential for economic growth, for innovation and infrastructure development,
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and we want to be a driving force behind that development.” The new facility, which is near the Paycom National Headquarters, is a culmination of Chickasaw history which includes the establishment of the Chickasaw Bank before statehood. The tribe’s involvement in banking began more than a century ago when the Bank of the Chickasaw Nation was established in the historic Chickasaw capitol of Tishomingo, Indian Territory. “For more than 20 years Chickasaw Community Bank has served the Oklahoma City community,” Anoatubby said. “It is a business that draws from traditional Chickasaw values and a history of being a good neighbor to assist all Oklahomans working to build a better life. “The bank has helped countless people buy homes, save for their children’s college tuition, build businesses and provide local residents with the financial freedom to follow their dreams,” he added. Anoatubby has been a member of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes since 1978. The council is one of the most prestigious and influential Indian organizations in the U.S., representing around 750,000 Native Americans. He has served as its president, vice president and at various times as chairman of the housing and legislative committees. In 1995, the U.S. Senate confirmed his appointment by then President Bill Clinton to the board of trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation. He is a member of
the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors, having been appointed in 1991, and has been a member of the National Congress of American Indians, having participated in that organization since 1979. In 1997, he accepted a seat on the board of directors of Leadership Oklahoma and is a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class III. He also serves on the board of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence and on the board for the Oklahoma Academy of State Goals. He served as a member of the Oklahoma City University Board of Trustees from 1991 until 1998 and on the Governors Health Care Commission to study health care in rural Oklahoma. He was awarded honorary doctorate degrees from Bacone College in 2012, the University of Oklahoma in 2014, Oklahoma City University in 2015 and Oklahoma State University in 2016. In 2004, Gov. Anoatubby was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. In 2005, he was appointed by Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board of Directors and in that same year, he was awarded the Most Honored One and Friend to the Court by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. He has been named the Most Powerful Oklahoman in OKC FRIDAY’S poll of state leaders every year since 2016. Anoatubby and his wife Janice have two sons, Brian and Chris. Chris and his wife Becky have three children, while Brian and his wife Melinda have two children.
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