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INSIDE Oklahoman sold to GateHouse Media JOURNALISM HALL OF The Oklahoma Media Com- FAME NOMINATIONS: pany has been sold to New Dec. 1 is the deadline to make York-based GateHouse Media. nominations for the Oklahoma GateHouse Media publishes Journalism Hall of Fame. 145 daily publications, operat- PAGE 2 ing in more than 570 markets across 37 states. ONF INTERNS: The final GateHouse purchased the seven Oklahoma Newspaper media company from Philip Foundation interns share their Anschutz, who bought it in stories of working at OPA member 2011. It had previously been newspapers this summer. owned by the E. K. Gaylord PAGES 4-6 family for more than 100 years. NEW LIQUOR LAWS: State “The Oklahoman has served newspapers cover the new laws its readers with great ambition as well as the lack of 3.2 beer. and integrity since before state- PAGE 8 hood. We’re proud that Gate- House Media will be able to DONATE TO ONF to receive continue The Oklahoman’s her- this Will Rogers print. Details at itage,” said Kirk Davis, CEO, OkPress.com/will-rogers. GateHouse Media. “We are fortunate to own a small number of daily and weekly publications in Okla- homa, including The Journal Record in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoman not only bolsters our portfolio here, but will be Media, which was recently hon- “GateHouse has the scale focused, said Oklahoman editor among our largest newspapers ored to receive The Associated and broad expertise needed to Kelly Dyer Fry. in the country,” Davis said. Press Media Editors’ Innovator keep The Oklahoman strong “GateHouse is a great owner, “The Oklahoman is known of the Year award, an award well into the future. It was and we have partnered with for its award-winning sports previously won by The Oklaho- important for us to sell to a them for several years. They coverage and strong legislative man. We’re excited to share strong company that is 100 per- allow their local markets to dic- and business reports, particu- ideas with the staff here and cent devoted to ethical journal- tate coverage and editorial opin- larly in energy. The company learn from them, as well.” ism,” he said. ions independently,” Fry said. has a strong news operation and Chris Reen, publisher of The Reen will remain with The “I am excited for the future and has excelled at growing its digi- Oklahoman and president of Anschutz Corp. Jim Hopson of look forward to their leadership tal audience and becoming an The Oklahoman Media Com- Gatehouse will be the interim and support.” industry leader in multimedia pany, said he is pleased to turn publisher. Several staff members innovation. This talented team over the newspaper and assets The newsroom will remain were laid off after the sale was will fit right into GateHouse to GateHouse announced.

Oklahoma Daily reports theft of newspapers Around 500 copies of the cling bin of the Donald W. Reyn- and gone around and stolen reported allegations of miscon- University of Oklahoma’s stu- olds Performing Arts Center. newspapers off of racks.” duct against Orr by former stu- dent publication, the OU Daily, Director of Student Media The issue that was stolen dents. It also included emails were stolen on Sept. 17. Nick Jungman said he filed contained a story about Tom from OU’s Title IX Office from The stolen issue featured a a report with the OU Police Orr, the former director of the complainants against Orr say- front-page article about sexual Department. Helmerich School of Drama. ing it found no evidence of vio- harassment against the former Jungman said this is the first Orr resigned from his position lations following investigations. drama school director. time in his five years at OU that as director following criticism Orr remains a drama professor Papers were missing from newspapers have been stolen. of the department’s handling of at OU. nine locations on the OU cam- “But we’ve had incidents in sexual harassment allegations The Daily prints about 6,000 pus. A large portion of the the past where people are upset against former professor emeri- newspapers, most of which are papers was found in the recy- by what the Daily has printed, tus and donor John Scamehorn. placed on racks around cam- The article in The Daily also pus, Jungman said. 2 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2018 Journalism Hall of Fame accepting On that Onominations until December 1, 2018 nalism Hall of Fame, 100 N. University note… Ave., Edmond, OK 73034. They also can be sent via email to [email protected]. All nominations must include a date of birth, place of birth, phone, email address and by Brian Blansett regular address, nearest living relatives, and a date of death if the nominee is Publisher of the Tri-County Herald deceased. The nomination also must Nominations are being sought for the 2017-2018 OPA President include a detailed list of accomplish- 49th annual induction ceremony for the ments that qualify the nominee for the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame as well as a biography or The deadline for nominations will be resume of the nominee and a photo. The Dec. 1. A selection committee of past Preparing for inevitable changes nominator’s phone number and email honorees will decide the 2019 inductees For years, there were no real changes in how news gets put on paper. address also must be included. in January or early February. The induc- The technology changed from hand-set type to Linotypes to cold type to comput- A nomination is required before an tion of the nine new Hall of Fame mem- er-to-plate, but the basic concept remained the same: People sell ads, take pictures honoree can be selected. bers will be April 25 at the University of and write articles and a machine transfers them to newsprint via ink. This year’s honorees were Jon Den- Central Oklahoma. Then the Internet came around, and suddenly the pace of change accelerated to ton, a retired editor, reporter and col- Journalists or journalism educators that of a runaway train. umnist; investigative reporter Mary are chosen for recognition each year I recall going to an industry convention in Atlanta about 20 years ago. The Hargrove; Barbara Hoberock, state Cap- from among those who have made out- theme was online newspapers with the most hotly debated question being: What itol bureau chief, Tulsa World; Doug- standing contributions to the field for direction should newspapers go? Online products with AOL or Prodigy? A site on las Hoke, director of photography, The at least 10 years. They must either be the fledgling World Wide Web? A dial-up service through a local bulletin board? Oklahoman; Chris Lee, photojournalist Oklahoma natives or have worked in The question was answered long ago. Newspapers flocked to the web and start- for KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City; Ray Oklahoma journalism for 10 years. Each ed giving away their content, which has to rank among the three stupidest busi- Lokey, the late publisher of the Johnston year, a selection committee of past hon- ness decisions in history. Stop me if you’ve heard me say that before. County Capital-Democrat; Kim Poindex- orees reviews all nominations, including In the 20 years since that convention, newspapers have lost print readership ter, executive editor of the Tahlequah those made in the past. and ad revenue without replacing it on the digital side. That has resulted in layoffs, Daily Press; retired reporter/anchor Hall of Fame Director Joe Hight said consolidations, sales of newspapers to large corporations and a general diluting of George Tomek; and Berry Tramel, that planning is already under way for news quality. sports columnist, The Oklahoman. a special ceremony for the 50th anni- Now, we grapple with Facebook, Twitter and other social media. It’s a scary Dr. Joe Foote, dean emeritus of the versary in 2020. The Hall of Fame has time for journalism, as the line continues to blur between real reporting and what Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass inducted 418 new members since its you get on Facebook, cable talk-news programs and Twitter. “These days, I get Communication at the University of first year. most of my news from Facebook,” a teacher told me last spring. Oklahoma, also received Hall of Fame’s “We’ve already surpassed 70 nomina- So, what do we – journalists, newspaper people – do? Give up and do a full sprint first Lifetime Achievement Award. tions for the 2019 class, so it’s important toward a Facebook-like experience? It’s tempting, given the smoke and falling For more information about the Hall to justify why an individual should be debris we see in our industry. of Fame, send an email to [email protected] inducted into the Hall of Fame. It often But let’s think back to that convention I attended 20 years ago. or call 405-974-5122. takes work or honors beyond a career In hindsight, the decision to go with web publishing seems simple. It was only The Oklahoma Journalism Hall of that distinguishes the individual to be a matter of time until broadband became common enough to give the web critical Fame is also accepting tax-exempt dona- considered for induction,” Hight said. mass. tions for the 50th anniversary celebra- Nominations for the 2019 class can be I don’t know if AOL and Prodigy still exist. There might be a few computer tion and other initiatives. Checks made submitted by downloading the “Nomina- bulletin boards still in service, but I think you’d have to search high, low and in- payable to the UCO Foundation can be tion Form” at http://okjournalism.uco. between to find one. sent to 100 N. University Drive, Box edu/nomination-form.asp. My guess is that we are in a better position than we think versus Facebook 133, Edmond, OK 73034. Be sure to put Nominations can be sent to Hight and social media. Already, Facebook is uncool among young people. I have three Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in through the mail at the Oklahoma Jour- under-30s in my family and none of them use Facebook except to humor their the memo or notes. older relatives. As political polarization and hacking scams continue, you quite probably will see Facebook lose users and readers and become the MySpace of the next decade. We – and by “we,” I mean people who own or run newspapers, no matter how OPA CALENDAR OF EVENTS large or small – need to prepare now for the next round of competition by stay- ing as competitive as we can while remembering that real journalism will become increasingly rare. WEBINAR: WRITING THE BIG STORY The world is constantly changing and it is a good bet that something will come Wed., Oct. 31, 2018 • 1-2 PM • Cost: $39 along to replace websites and smartphone apps pretty soon. Dr. John Hatcher, master writing coach, will share ideas, tips and story examples to take you one step closer This time, in our rush to get involved, let’s remember the value of good report- to landing and writing the big story your readers will remember. Early registrations get a $20 discount. To ing and not give away our franchises the way we did on the internet. register, visit newspaperacademy.com. 2019 HOST NEWSPAPER APPLICATION DEADLINE Must be postmarked by Jan. 11, 2019 Send us your Bloopers. Preference will be given to newspapers that can offer both newspaper and online/multimedia experience Or send in bloopers you find in someone else’s newspaper. to a student intern. Each of the selected newspapers will have the option of hiring an intern from the We take them all – big and small – for the 2019 Annual student applications submitted to ONF or finding an eligible intern through its own hiring process. Application available at www.okpress.com. Contact Lisa Sutliff at 405-499-0026 or toll-free in OK at Blooper Show. Email bloopers (full page tearsheet, please) to 1-888-815-2672 for more information. Mark Thomas at [email protected] or mail to the Oklahoma Press Association, 3601 N. Lincoln Blvd., For more information on events, visit the OPA website at www.OkPress.com or contact Membership & Meetings Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Director Christine Frank at (405) 499-0040, 1-888-815-2672 or email [email protected]. The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2018 3

New editor named The Constitution promotes new editor The at Journal Record Oklahoma The Lawton Constitution has wel- tion reporter. She eventually went on Veteran journalist Russell Ray has comed Dee Ann Patterson as editor to cover community news outside of Publisher been named editor for The Journal of the newspaper. She has worked at Lawton, served as a copy editor and Record. The Constitution for the last 35 years. was named city editor in 1992. In Ray, a native Oklahoman, replaces “Dee Ann is a veteran journalist 2002, Patterson became news editor. ISSN 1526-811X interim editor Joe Dowd, who served in and I am delighted that she accepted “I grew up reading The Lawton Official Publication of the the position for two months during the the offer and the challenge of editor. Constitution and consider it an honor Oklahoma Press Association search for a permanent editor. She will do a fine a job,” said Dennis to carry on the tradition of a great “Russell brings his extensive experi- Wade, president and publisher of The newspaper,” Patterson said. “I look PUBLISHER ence to the editor’s role and a deep Constitution. forward to continuing to tell the sto- Mark Thomas understanding of the financial, energy After graduating from the Uni- ries of people in southwest Okla- [email protected] and social issues facing Oklahoma,” said versity of Oklahoma with a degree homa, just as The Constitution has Publisher Lisa Blossman. “He will quick- in journalism, Patterson began her done for the past 108 years.” EDITOR ly make an impact on Oklahoma City’s career at the newspaper as an educa- business community.” Jennifer Gilliland Before his role at The Journal Record, [email protected] Ray spent the last seven years as editor- in-chief of Power Engineering magazine. 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This month, The Oklahoma Publisher features stories by the last seven of the Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation’s 2018 interns. This summer, the NEWSPAPER Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation awarded 19 journalism internships to various newspapers across the state. The paid internships were made possible by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation. The program promotes the value of working at Oklahoma newspapers and benefi ts students INTERNS as they begin their professional careers. This is what I want to do for the rest of my life

when I finally made my way on the features desk at The is what I want to do for the rest ing The Oklahoman after a into the building. The first day Oklahoman led me to many of my life.” wonderful two months, but I consisted of your standard new experiences. Clytie Bunyan sat down for am thrilled that I had even that orientation, but by the second I covered everything from a lunch with the interns at one short amount of time to work day, we had our badges ready museum filled with venomous point and told us that reporting among so many seriously tal- and were told to go out into snakes to a campaign seek- “becomes a part of who you ented people. the community as if we were ing to lower the smoking rate are.” I don’t know that I had I especially want to thank normal hires. in Oklahoma, and I think the realized the extent to which Matthew Price for taking me Being able to tell people creativity and narrative in my journalism became so impor- under his wing on the features “I’m a reporter with The Okla- writing began to flourish. tant to me until now. Another desk. Matt gave me so many homan” seemed a bit nerve- I met so many wonderful one of my sources emailed me exciting stories to work on and wracking at first, but it soon and interesting people along after it was published to thank pushed me to be creative in my became normal. It’s not just the way and got to tell so me for seeing how much music writing. your sources that treat you like many beautiful, important and meant to her. I don’t know if I also want to thank Clytie a professional reporter, howev- fun stories. I sat down with a she realized how much her Bunyan for guiding me and er. The whole newsroom holds source in my last week at The email meant to me. I’ve found my fellow interns through this SIERRA RAINS-MOAD you to these standards. Being Oklahoman and at the end of that no matter how small the experience. Clytie gave us a University of Oklahoma in that environment helped me the interview we were casu- impact, this is why journalism lot of inspiring advice for our The Oklahoman see more of what it’s like in the ally chatting and she asked is important. These are the future careers and was always On the first day of my real world. me why I wanted to go into kinds of experiences you don’t a pleasure to be around. internship, I must’ve driven Some of my favorite stories journalism. My answer was have while in a classroom, The entire staff of The Okla- at least two full circles around led to some of the most valu- because I’d come home almost and I will carry them with me homan honestly deserves a The Oklahoman before finding able lessons, and because every day and just think “wow, throughout my journey as a thank you for being so welcom- the correct entrance. I wasn’t I typically covered city and I’m getting paid to do this. This journalist. ing and making this internship really sure what to expect crime for the OU Daily, being It’s a bit bittersweet leav- so impactful and exciting. Newspapers are connection that brings communities together

I wasn’t exactly sure what Lodge hotel from Tahlequah enjoyment and to the things I to write stories that would test to expect during the first day visitors, and several others. learned during my internship. my comfort zone. of my internship at the Tahle- Honestly, I think my favor- The main thing I learned I am thankful to Grant quah Daily Press (TDP). I had ite part of the internship was was how crucial newspapers, Crawford, Sheri Gourd, Tes written sports as a stringer for the office experience. Being no matter how big or small, are Jackson and Sean Rowley for the TDP for about two years around several dedicated staff to their communities. helping me with stories and before this summer, and I members who had years of A newspaper can be the giving me advice during stress- wasn’t sure how that experi- experience was incredibly ben- connection that a community ful situations. ence would carry over to a eficial to me. It was very inter- needs to come together, and it I am also thankful for the desk job covering non-sports esting to see how a newsroom all starts with having dedicated community of Tahlequah, and stories. functions, and how the staff employees who love their com- the people and businesses that However, I was quickly deals with stressful situations. munity. In this era of “fake were helpful and fun to write surprised by how busy I was I would be lying if I said news” and constant attacks on about. every day. I was lucky enough there weren’t days where I the press, it was such a relief Everybody can benefit from to cover several very interest- was stressed about somebody to be in an office space that sitting in a newsroom, and JESSE CRITTENDEN ing stories. Some of my favor- returning a phone call, or days never allowed those distrac- I hope that people continue Northeastern Oklahoma ites included the sheep theft when I was worried about mak- tions to interfere with doing to be grateful for their local State University at the Hulbert monastery, the ing my deadline. Ultimately, their job. newspaper. I know that my Tahlequah Daily Press complaints about the Econo those experiences added to my I am thankful to editor Kim experience reminded me how Poindexter for challenging me grateful I should be. The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2018 5 Being a journalist means ticking people off

to the working environment for 20 years. In short, I became ing, investigating, writing and see it and be reminded that my of a newsroom, or have a a real, experienced reporter. rewriting the story. I scoured job is not to tell the truth peo- future in journalism. Prior to I wrote about art and com- through years of city and busi- ple want to hear. My job is to this summer, my experience munity establishments and ness financial data. I hounded report the absolute, unbiased, had been focused in arts or local people, but I also wrote local businesses for their opin- untampered truth. feature writing. I wasn’t sure if about ancient tribal burial ions and then I turned it all I learned so many things my news writing skills would grounds and state elections into one readable story. during my internship at the match up or if I really had what and tax revenue fluctuation. One thing my mentor and Phoenix. I learned how a news- it takes to be an investigative I learned that not only do editor-in-chief Ed Choate said room functions, hard news cov- journalist. I have the capability to write that really stuck with me dur- erage, magazine writing and I thought I would learn from detailed, personal feature sto- ing my time at the Phoenix, endless reporting, photogra- my editors and help the desk ries, I have the same capability and probably will the rest phy and editing tips, but more reporters and discover if I to cover hard news – and to do of my career, was – “People than anything I gained a deep was really suited to this work. it well. I fell even more in love are going to respect you and understanding and respect for Instead I was treated like any with this business of inform- they’re gonna be a little ticked the truth. I became okay with ABIGAIL HALL other reporter on the desk – ing the public of absolute facts at you. If you’re a journalist the fact that people might be University of Oklahoma with the same responsibilities than ever before. and people aren’t a little ticked offended by what I write, but Muskogee Phoenix and opportunities. More than The accomplishment I am at you – you’re not doing your at the end of the day, if I have anything, I was treated as if I most proud of this summer is job.” Going into my internship informed them of the facts, had the same capability as peo- an investigative local business I wrote his words on a with the Phoenix I was ner- that’s my job as a journalist, ple who have been reporting and city government story. sticky note and stuck it to my vous that I might not be suited and I can be proud of that. I spent six weeks research- desk so that every day I would Earning the title of Stroud Tiger Primary election offered

history of this small-town Over the past eight weeks, newspaper and I was excited I have learned how metal a cherished experience to have my name in the next detectors work, how marathon issue. timers work, how financial My experiences at the municipal requests work, but WILL CONOVER Stroud American were nothing most of all I have learned how University of Oklahoma less than insightful and hum- inviting and exciting a quiet Tulsa World bling. community can be. My summer as an intern for It’s not uncommon for peo- I covered a variety of sto- the Tulsa World was one that ple to degrade small towns, but ries from the Route 66 Kids undoubtedly molded me into a I got to see the side of support and Family Triathlon, to the versatile journalist beyond just and compassion. Stroud STEAM summer camp, creating videos. I was raised in a booming to new construction around On the first day of my intern- suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, town, to the Sac and Fox 55th ship, the Tulsa World’s web called Surprise, so understand- Annual Powwow and many editor told me that I was going CHELSEA WEEKS ing the hype of small-town more. to be treated as an employee, Oklahoma Baptist University sports and the tight-knit com- With each interview I not an intern. That statement Tri-County Herald munity within took me a while walked into or picture I took, ended up being very true. and Stroud American to grasp. Everyone in the town there was always a smiling Not once did I feel like the cliché intern going to get coffee The dark wood paneling identified themselves as a face waiting to share their for the newsroom; from the get-go I was a full fledged employee on the walls screamed 1970s Stroud Tiger and towards the story. for the Tulsa World. I was scheduling my interviews, talking to and the Linotype machine in end of my internship, I coveted As I finish this internship people about projects and sharing my own ideas as an equal in the back gave me an insight that title. and begin my last year in col- the newsroom. into the history of an industry All of my previous experi- lege, I have had to face the Having the opportunity to work at the Tulsa World allowed I found myself falling in love ence was limited to a small, fact that my safety blanket of me to gain knowledge of how a professional newsroom should with. censored, private university school will soon be taken away and does function, which has educated me further for my future I sat down in my office at paper. So, having to get the from me. I fear the day I walk career. the Stroud American, sur- police records and attend the across the stage and into real A night that I will cherish and learned the most from was rounded by piles of copy from city hall meetings or county life, but I believe what I have the night of the primary election. I had the opportunity to plug 2017, pictures from 1999 and commissioners’ meetings were learned from this internship, myself into different situations, gaining experience from photog- enough empty boxes to start a experiences, that although and the people I have met, raphy to live streaming video. shipping company. seem like boring job duties to have prepared me for what’s I can do nothing but thank the entire Tulsa World newsroom As I worked through the others, gave me new knowl- next. for allowing me to grow and teaching me what it really feels like clutter, I could see the deep edge of what a journalist is to be a member of a news team this summer. expected to do. 6 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2018

NEWSPAPER INTERNS One step closer to becoming a multimedia journalist my interview with the County- I covered county commis- sible to choose which event gratitude to the Oklahoma wide’s publisher, Suzie Camp- sioner meetings, school board was my favorite. It wasn’t so Newspaper Foundation for bell, she drove me to Asher meetings, city council meet- much the event I was cover- sending me to Campbell’s pub- Public School for a story about ings, library summer reading ing, as it was the people I met lication. I am one step closer to their robotics team. Campbell program events, police reports, at the event. Each person I being the multimedia journalist was originally going to cover election coverage – you name met in Pottawatomie County I want to be. the story but passed it off to it, I was probably there. was memorable. I don’t think I would like to thank Camp- me because of my interest in I’ve heard many influential there’s a better word to bell for hiring me; for being the small-town school’s accom- journalists talk about their describe every unique resident the reason I immersed myself plishments. Asher’s story specific beat as they explored I met. in a small, country town all made the front page the next the journey of their reporting I’ve always loved meeting summer, and for buying my week. It’s not every day the careers, but I feel like my beat new people and hearing their lunch countless times. intern makes the front page was everything in Tecumseh. story. I truly believe people A huge thank you to Trotter at a publication she just began I had a plethora of beats, and were born to inspire one for showing me what an excep- working for, but I was grateful. I thoroughly enjoyed staying another, and the people of Pot- tionally dedicated journalist HALEY HUMPHREY I planned to make my time busy. That’s what journalism is tawatomie County inspired me looks like. Rose State College as the Countywide’s new intern though, right? We’re beat junk- like no one has before. Thank you to Aaron McDon- Countywide & Sun worthwhile. I was going to put ies; we never stop frantically I would love to listen to ald for all the laughs we shared in as many hours as I could – typing away at our computers other interns’ experiences, at the office. As I sit at my desk in the to gain experience to broaden that are basically our lives. but how many of them can say A profound thank you to Countywide & Sun office for my scope of journalism. I expounded my talents; they met carpenter Stan Pace all the people I met during the last time, I can’t help but And Campbell took advan- each day was an opportunity and his best friend Bowser my time as the Countywide’s smile. It seems like forever ago tage of my hard work, as she to learn something new from the Black Bear from Pink? Or intern. It was an honor to when I first stepped into the should. Campbell, from my editor Glo- writer, director and actor Adam serve Pottawatomie County. office in Tecumseh, but really, I ran around mostly like a ria Trotter, or from the people Hampton from Dale? Man, I Good luck to all the future time has flown by. chicken with my head cut off, present at the events I covered. love those guys. interns, I hope you love your When I first arrived after if we’re being honest. I’ve concluded it’s impos- I am filled with enormous experience as much as I did! Newsroom team teaches intern valuable lessons myself becoming a business Guthrie Folk Festival doubling ber station, and going on a Sarah. Reporters Molly Flem- journalist, I studied profit ter- the size of a small town, a 12-hour police ride. ing and Catherine Sweeney, minology like dividends and story that was referenced by Almost all of the lessons I my desk neighbors, kept the net income and made an effort The Associated Press and was took away from this internship newsroom lively and were to look like a business profes- picked up by national publica- can be attributed to the news- very helpful. Molly always sional, double-checking that tions like The New York Times room team. I not only learned ensured I didn’t awkwardly my blouses matched my suit and The Washington Post. from the feedback and pointers wander around at company and heels. Even though this This internship diminished they gave me, but also from events, gave me some great preparation was helpful, I real- most of the self-doubt I had witnessing how they phrased story ideas, passed along the ized after my first few days that about my capability of produc- interview questions, used their contact information of just the business journalism wasn’t as ing a story a day on deadline, limited time and approached right sources and, most impor- intimidating and complicated but I also became more aware stories from multiple angles. tantly, brought delicious food as I made it out to be; instead, of how I still need to improve Thank you to Ted Streuli, to the office. Catherine always it was applicable to almost as a journalist. I learned les- former associate publisher remembered what it was like everything. sons such as not being too and editor, for giving me to be in my position. Coming up with a story idea prideful to ask a source to this opportunity. He always There are many other peo- KATELYN HOWARD each day was sometimes chal- clarify or simplify information, ensured I was getting the most ple I could mention, but thank University of Oklahoma lenging, but I began viewing to write stories from a reader’s out of my internship and relat- you to copy editor Ronnie Clay, The Journal Record (OKC) my surroundings from a busi- point of view, how to make a ed teaching moments to stories photographer Brent Fuchs, ness angle whether I saw con- hesitant source more comfort- from his own career. reporter Brian Brus and page Leading up to my first day struction on my daily commute able and to be more engaged Sarah Terry-Cobo, senior designer Bryan Richter for also at The Journal Record, Okla- or heard about a nearby event. during interviews by writing reporter and digital strategist, being an abundant help during homa’s oldest business publica- Stories I’m the proudest of out responses rather than challenged me to always dig my internship. tion, I was determined to learn are the University of Oklaho- recording. deeper into my story’s central After my summer at The the ins-and-outs of the financial ma’s $194 million apartments The newspaper also offered conflict, helped me consider Journal Record, I am confident world, or at least look like I being mostly vacant, downtown experiences I didn’t expect to stories from different points of that I want to pursue business wasn’t a journalist who had Oklahoma City construction have such as recording radio view and helped me get ahead journalism, and I will continue little experience in business pushing retail down more than spots for KGOU, an NPR mem- on my stories. 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women, expects that reaction to be Clark’s Critique suppressed. WEDNESDAY 08.29.2018 by Terry M. Clark journalrecord.com No bull: It’s Stitt Her research suggests other solu- Vol. 123, No. 170 Two sections Journalist tions: Single copy $1.00 Republicans [email protected] INSIDE choose outsider www.mustangpaper.com for gubernatorial  @okieprof • “Understand that trauma response Inside the Times 36 Pages September 12, 2018 Vol. 15, Issue 22 candidate BY CATHERINE SWEENEY Newell leaves Homeland Security to The Journal Record planning is not just for staff – it’s also Special OKLAHOMA CITY – After months of wait- Mustang become director of security for MPS ing, Oklahomans finally know their Repub- « 2 » lican candidate for governor: Kevin Stitt. Toastmasters Donor provides Children’s Back in June, the initial primary vote necessary for managers.” From MPS “Many members of leadership activities, crisis team training kept observers on the edges of their seats Center latest in X-ray with Mustang Schools have had with the Oklahoma State technology Dr. Darin well into the night. Mick Cornett led The Mustang Board of the privilege of working with Department of Education, Brannan needed the space throughout, but not with enough votes to Last month, my UCO colleague Dr. Education approved the hire of Jennifer. She has been a voice school response to an armed and money to bring in new nab the nomination. It was going to a run- • “Be transparent with authentic emo- Jennifer Newell to fill the new of expertise for our district for assailant, bus operator safety and equipment for his pediatric off. At about 10 p.m. Kevin Stitt and Todd position of Director of School several years,” Bradley said. “Her more. She’s conducted 52 risk patients. An anonymous Lamb were at times less than two dozen Safety and Security. Newell, a background and connections and vulnerability assessments donor and the construction votes apart. retired officer for the Norman are going to take Mustang to at public and private schools Tuesday’s elec- Desiree Hill shared important research of the rehabilitation hospital’s Mick Cornett hugs his wife, Terri, during a watch party in Oklahoma City Tuesday. The former Police Department, has nearly the next level in providing safe, as well as technology centers. tion proved less More election new tower made it possible. Oklahoma City mayor conceded the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor in a primary tion. When top leaders share feel- five years as the program secure environments for our Her training has also included dramatic. Stitt had coverage, p2 runoff election. PHOTO BY MARK HANCOCK manager for the Oklahoma students.” how to prevent crime through an early lead, which School Security Institute through Newell has been a trainer environmental design. on journalists affected by trauma in the Office of Homeland Security. statewide for developing For Newell, this position is an -Jess Kelsey Mustang Toastmasters Interim Superintendent emergency operations plans for opportunity to turn theory into MPS Board of Education members ings, others have permission to show celebrate 25th anniversary. Charles Bradley is thrilled with K-12 schools, managing risk approved the hiring of Jennifer the bombing and since. But she dis- -See page 2B the board’s decision. at athletics and after school See SECURITY, page 3B Newell during Monday’s meeting. emotion and it can serve to normalize Sports This is Our Town! covered important new information as emotion in the workplace.” MHS Volleyball well, about news leaders. If you manage • “Create a culture of support through

-Traci Chapman journalists, her findings from her Ph.D. Mustang City Manager Tim Rooney gives the oath of offi ce Sept. 4 to new Ward V all levels of the organization, including Councilman Travis McKenzie, as his wife, dissertation at OU, interviewing 13 local Angela McKenzie, looks on. Mustang Volleyball McKenzie sworn peer, supervisor, interdepartmental, continues with season. -See page 1C in as councilman news leaders, applies to you. By Traci Chapman Missionary organizational, and corporate. Okla- Staff Writer Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. -Traci Chapman Ward V has a new He and his wife, In a second article for the Radio Mustang Western Days organizers were greeted with rainy skies both Friday and Saturday city councilman, as Angela, have lived in but nothing dampened the spirits of those who attended the annual festival. Travis McKenzie Mustang for more homa City leaders valued supportive Sept. 4 was sworn in than five years. Mustang Western Days spirit not dampened by rain to complete Linda The new Hagan’s unfinished councilman Television Digital News Association, By Traci Chapman term. Staff Writer McKenzie is See SWORN, notes, phone calls, and positive words page 3B pastor at Calvary While Mother she wrote: “The extent of the emo- Nature wasn’t exactly cooperative for Western Council passes medical from corporate colleagues.” Days organizers, marijuana ordinance nothing could dampen the spirit – or By Traci Chapman tional impacts for managers is troubling, enthusiasm – of those Mustang City who took part in or Staff Writer Council Sept. 4 took the proactive attended the weekend IMPORTANT local news tip and After voters – approach to the event. including those issue, electing to put “We were very because it remains unacknowledged for in Canadian in place ordinances thankful the worst County – in June pertaining to its of the weather held overwhelmingly use, sale, growth, source. Thanks to Oklahoma Watch for -Traci Chapman voted to allow the most part in our industry and in See WESTERN, Local businesses decorate their storefronts to get into the medical marijuana See MARIJUANA, Trevor Brown’s report on “Dark money” page 10B Western Days spirit, including Arby’s pictured above. in Oklahoma, page 3B journalism research.” Stafford named to board of education Superintendent search continues Fulton resigned from his board seat flooding into state ahead of election, after eight years of service, six of those as By Jess Kelsey president, after his wife, Jennifer Fulton, What follows is a condensed version Managing Editor accepted a position as a teacher in the district for the 2018-2019 school year. As Dedra Stafford was appointed to seat 5 per State Statute, a board member cannot secret donors trying to influence your have a relative to the second degree of the Mustang Public Schools Board of Education during Monday’s regular monthly employed by the district. of her article, minus fascinating sup- In his resignation letter, Fulton wrote that meeting, replacing former president Chad Fulton who resigned from the seat in July. he had enjoyed serving “my community, readers. Make sure your readers know Stafford started her career teaching in school district, and most importantly, the Mustang and currently travels around the students.” porting quotes, because of space. (Read country doing professional development for The Mustang board of education is now -Jess Kelsey teachers. During Monday’s board meeting, at full capacity following the appointment Dedra Staff ord takes the Oath of Offi ce for the MPS Stafford said she was excited to begin complete article at https://rtdna.org/ which candidates are getting money Board of Education during Monday’s meeting. serving the community. See BOARD, page 3B article/news_managers_are_trauma- at the website: http://oklahomawatch. org/2018/09/14/dark-money-spending- • “Just Hang Up,” headlined The Cordell tized_too.) Beacon, advice on phone scammers. Dr. Hill summarized: “Terror attacks, hits-record-in-oklahoma-with-surge-to- come/ • Yale News, Patti Weaver, solid report- natural disasters, and other deadly ing on embezzlements, and a local SALUTE: Oklahoma lost two out- events send shockwaves of trauma suicide event. standing journalists in September – Jim throughout newsrooms and the entire • McAlester News-Capital, James Beaty Killackey, 70, veteran reporter for The organization. Managers can feel guilt, on school principal facing child abuse Oklahoman, and Pam Henry, 68, broad- regret, and secondary stress reactions felony charges for paddling two stu- cast pioneer at WKY-TV, both members when the journalists they manage suffer dents. of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of from traumatic events. In the Oklahoma • “Got weed?” headlined The Lincoln Kelsey color photos in the Mustang Fame. Significantly, they both fought City bombing, for example, leaders and County News, Eric Spruill, on city Times. long physical battles with grace and others watched helplessly as reporters, working on regulations with local res- • The Stilwell Democrat Journal localiz- courage, never deterred from excellent photographers and others ran for their ident planning downtown dispensary. es national story, “Early death capital journalism. lives during secondary bomb scares. • “Great American Read,” front page of US.” One station manager said, “You’re LOOKIN’EM OVER. Marietta Monitor column by Joani • Claremore Daily Progress, great play scared to death… I can remember it Beer. New beer, old beer. No beer. Hartin, including this gem, “Hello, on a Tom Van Hooser feature about a like it was yesterday… And you sit here ’Twas the frothy story as the month my name is Joani and I’m a big nerd.” retiring veteran official. and think ‘Oh my God, if that thing went ended and new laws arrived. • Butterfly farms? The Davis News on HEAD’EM UP AWARDS off how many people are going to be • The Lawton Constitution, Glen Brock- Chickasaw Cultural Center event. First place, The Journal Record on killed in this deal, including some of the enbush story and photo, “After Catherine Sweeney election story, head people that we know.’” NOTABLE decades of being hamstrung by strict by editor Bryan Richter, referring to a “Studies about journalists and trauma • Congrats to The Pawnee Chief on its alcohol laws, Oklahoma is ready to controversial campaign ad: often rightly conclude with recommen- 78th birthday, featuring its history at join the party,” paired with Scott Rains’ NO BULL: IT’S STITT dations to leaders on how to reduce top of page. humorous front page column, “A fond Second place, tie, Nowata Star, Chris the negative emotional impact for staff. • Computer security breach at the farewell to 3.2 beer”: “Here’s to you, Edens: But the advice treats journalism leaders Durant Democrat hacked the daily low point beer.” BEER SUPPLIES TAPPED OUT IN NOWATA as superheroes without feelings,” she Bible verse to be Satanic. • Okmulgee Times, Jessie Brydges, ”It’s Pauls Valley Democrat, Barry Porter- added. Her findings identified possible • The Wynnewood Gazette shows how time for a BEER RUN.” Lead: “Those field: trauma experience that “ripples” across to write a city council story, complete looking for beer around Okmulgee BRING ON THE STRONG STUFF to affect news leaders: with brick street photo. The lead: have been met with pretty slim pick- Third place, Okemah News Leader, • STS – Secondary Traumatic Stress – “Lots of ground and ground rules ings.” Josh Allen: when a journalist experiences trauma, were covered in the Monday night • “Brave New World,” headlined Janelle THE GREAT BEER DROUGHT OF 2018 newsroom colleagues, including lead- Wynnewood City Council meeting, Stecklein for CNHI, including Eric Honorable mentions: McIntosh Coun- ers, can also suffer reactions. including the ground which is fail- Swanson at Ada News and Ryan Miller ty Democrat, LaDonna Rhodes, “Back- • PTSD symptoms – “… avoidance, ing to support our brick streets, to at Enid News & Eagle. yard blues and barbeque”; Vinita Daily intrusive memories, negative affect, the system which determines which Journal, Denton Thomason, “Naked and increased startle and reactivity. IDEAS TO LOCALIZE ground a mobile home may be placed man wearing only a sock walks into News directors and station managers • “Beware! Hog Hazard!” headlined on.” home,” and “Shake, rattle and roll,” also shared PTSD reactions.” Mangum Star-News about the dan- • El Reno Tribune, dramatic coverage about rough railroad crossing; Coalgate • Depression – Some leaders sought gers of cars hitting feral hogs. (Their of Fort Reno festivities, Shane Smith Record-Register, “Torrential rains ravage medical intervention, effects some- breeding habits make rabbits look with Glen Miller photos. Coal County.” time being long term. celibate.) • Lots of Traci Chapman and Jess • Crying – Our culture, especially for See more FRONT PAGES on PAGE 9 The Oklahoma Publisher // October 2018 9

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The new law also allows Florida woman, federal prosecutors announced on Friday. empty shelves, but they’re convenience stores and Joe Exotic, as he is more commonly known, was indicted about to see more choices grocery stores to sell beer on two counts of hiring a person to commit murder in federal court in Oklahoma City last Friday. in Oklahoma. and wine from 6 a.m. to 2 Federal prosecutors allege Maldonado-Passage hired two Low-point 3.2 beer is be- a.m. people, one of whom was an undercover FBI agent, to kill ing phased out after voters Liquor stores will now be WKH )ORULGD ZRPDQ $OWKRXJK LQLWLDOO\ XQLGHQWLÀHG LQ WKH passed SQ 792 last year. allowed to sell cold beer indictments as Jane Doe, the alleged victim in the murder plot KDVFRPHIRUZDUGDQGLGHQWLÀHGKHUVHOIDV&DUROH%DVNLQ&(2 The change allows conve- and hours can extended of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida. nience stores and grocery from 8 a.m. to midnight. $FFRUGLQJWRWKH86$WWRUQH\·V2IÀFH:HVWHUQ'LVWULFWRI stores to sell strong beer Beer shelves at local re- Oklahoma, on September 5, 2018, a federal grand jury returned and wine. tailers will stay empty un- an indictment that accuses Maldonado-Passage of hiring an unnamed person in November 2017 to murder “Jane Doe” in During the transition, lo- til the new law takes affect Florida. cal stores have been selling next Monday. According to the indictment, Maldonado-Passage gave the out of supplies of low point “As the new strong beer unnamed person $3,000 to travel from Oklahoma to South beer. brands and varieties arrive Carolina and then to Florida to carry out the murder. He “The beer companies ar- in Oklahoma, prohibi- 6DYDJHVWDNHWKHÀHOGIRUWKHLUÀUVWKRPHJDPHRIDJDLQVWWKH9HOPD$OPD&RPHWV allegedly agreed to pay thousands more after the deed. >3KRWRE\'RQ&RIIH\@ The indictment alleges Maldonado-Passage caused the en’t giving us any credit for WLRQHUD ODZV DUH RIÀFLDO- SHUVRQWRWUDYHOWR'DOODVWRJHWIDNHLGHQWLÀFDWLRQIRUXVHLQ the low-point beer. We’ve ly on their way out,” said the plot. According to the indictment, the person traveled from Oklahoma to South Carolina on November 26, 2017. had to clear out the stock Lisette Barnes, president he Velma-Alma Comet football Last Friday the Comets came out on the yards rushing on 5 carries. Danchez In a second count, the indictment alleges that beginning in we had,” Nowata Home- of the Oklahoma Beer Al- Tteam has fallen on hard times short end of the scoreboard, managing Patterson rolled up 71 yards on 5 carries July 2016, Maldonado-Passage repeatedly asked a different land Assistant Manager liance. “Soon, the way recently. 6 points, but the Comets played harder with a TD. Austin Ashley continued his XQQDPHG SHUVRQ WR ÀQG VRPHRQH WR PXUGHU -DQH 'RH LQ Stephen Haning said. Oklahomans have been exchange for money. The second person put Maldonado- ,QWKH\ZHUHXQDEOHWRÀQLVKWKH than they have in recent years and punishing running style and chipped in He said some customers buying beer for the past 59 season due to lack of participation. The seemed very interested in putting forth 55 yards on just 2 carries, with a TD. Passage in contact with an undercover FBI agent. Maldonado- once proud Comets were held high regard JUHDWHIIRUWHYHQXQWLOWKHÀQDOEX]]HU Preston Hudson has 32 on 2 carries and Passage met with the undercover agent on December 8, 2017, have been a little shocked \HDUV ZLOO ÀQDOO\ FKDQJH in Southern Oklahoma as a rough bunch It wasn’t enough this time; however, as one long run of over 85 yards called back to discuss details of murdering Jane Doe. and upset when they’ve and Oklahomans will have Photo by Chris Edens of country boys who would enforce their the Savages ran roughshod through the on a holding penalty. Jacob Kinslow had The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Maldonado-Passage on seen the empty beer more convenience and se- Shelves are almost completed sold out of low point beer at the Nowata Homeland Monday morning. Grocery September 7 in Gulf Breeze, Florida where he made his initial hard-nosed brand of football down your Comet defense on a soggy night in front 13 yards and a TD on 2 carries and Noah shelves. lection of the high-quality stores and convenience stores in Oklahoma can begin selling stronger point beer and wine starting Oct. 1. throat. RIWKHÀUVWKRPHFURZGRIWKHVHDVRQ Casteel added 5 yards on 1 tote. appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Pensacola Back to back state titles in 1993 and Wynnewood racked up 409 yards Jorge Gutierrez continued his hot Division of the Northern District of Florida, which will be “Honestly I wish I would cold, strong beers that they 1994 seem to be long gone as the Comets of offense, most of that coming in the passing streak, completing 4 of 5 followed by further proceedings in the Western District of have ordered a little more have been demanding.” grocery and convenience ering it on Sept. 1. Barnes. “That’s why our varieties available now so are still struggling with numbers. ÀUVW KDOI ,Q WKH VHFRQG KDOI WKH FORFN attempts for 79 yards and 3 TD’s. Oklahoma. now. Everybody in town is To make the transition stores could begin ordering “Retailers are carefully distributor members are all of their retail partners If Maldonado-Passage is found guilty of murder-for-hire, he New coach Randy Norton is a Velma ran freely and the Savages emptied the Most importantly, Jorge has limited his from 3.2 beer to strong strong beer, and beer dis- planning their transition working so diligently to can have the same great se- alum and wants to get the program back bench. interceptions, having not thrown one could be imprisoned on each count up to ten years. He would out,” Haning said. on track. 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YALE, OKLAHOMA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 Lauderdale charged with embezzling over $59K BY PATTI WEAVER over $25,000, Lauderdale could be given a 20- ment of premium,” according to the affidavit. into his bank account,” the affidavit alleged. Projects to Yale News Correspondent year prison term and a $20,000 fine, according “Lauderdale’s insurance producer license The representative “estimated the amount of to court documents filed by Payne County with the state of Oklahoma also expired in loss for the Ingalls Activity Club was in excess Former Cushing insurance agent Mark Assistant District Attorney Jeremiah Gregory. 2013,” the affidavit said. of $5,400,” the affidavit alleged. Paul Lauderdale, 65, of Yale, has been charged An investigation began after the Oklahoma Lauderdale never mentioned to the repre- Although Lauderdale’s license to sell with embezzling a total of $59,113 from various Insurance Department received a written sentative that the policy had been cancelled insurance had expired on May 31, 2013, clients including the town of Ripley, the Ingalls force road complaint on April 6, 2017, from a representa- or that he no longer had a license to sell “Lauderdale has continued to sell and solicit Activity Club and multiple individuals during tive of the non-profit Ingalls Activity Club, an insurance, the affidavit alleged. “Lauderdale insurance products by advertising his insur- a seven-year period between Jan. 1, 2010, and affidavit by OID Anti-Fraud Unit investigator continued to take premium payments from ance services in the local telephone book and Dec. 31, 2017. Mark Drummond said. Ingalls Activity Club through January of 2017,” accepting payments for insurance policies,” Lauderdale was notified by a letter sent The representative “alleged that he had and always provided the representative with a the affidavit alleged. Friday from the office of Payne County Dis- been paying Mark Lauderdale of Mark Lau- receipt, the affidavit alleged. “On July 31, 2017, Investigator Drummond closures trict Attorney Laura Austin Thomas that if he derdale Insurance Agency in Cushing, Ok., The representative “provided copies of the and other members of the Anti-Fraud Unit does not voluntarily appear in court by Oct. 2, regular premium payments for an insurance receipts to the Oklahoma Insurance Depart- served a search warrant at Lauderdale’s office a warrant will be issued for his arrest, court policy on behalf of the Ingalls Activity Club ment along with copies of cancelled checks in Cushing,” and seized Lauderdale’s business Water line replacement in works records show. since 2010 and recently discovered that the from the Activity Club’s account depicting If convicted of two counts of embezzlement policy had been cancelled in 2013 for non-pay- where Lauderdale had deposited the checks See LAUDERDALE Page 3 for 20th Street on Oct. 6

By PATRICK FORD Stanford charged Times Editor A water line replacement project will shut down a major street next Saturday. On Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at 7 a.m., 20th Sreet will be shutdown for a water line replacement. The street will be closed with embezzlment from Highway 75 all the way to Oklahoma Ave. during the con- struction work. BY PATTI WEAVER Okmulgee Public Works urges motorists to use caution in the Yale News Correspondent area and to observe the detour signs. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 2, South Mission Road from the bridge A Yale woman has been accused of embezzling a total of at 20th Street to Oakwood Addition (Country Club Drive), will be $185,739 from Wheeldock Company while she was employed down to one lane of traffic for about seven days for an overlay project. as the Stillwater firm’s bookkeeper, a position she held for six The City is requesting citizens to take alternate routes, but flag years, court records show. men will be assisting with directing traffic. 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AUGUST 2018 EDITORIAL WINNER Enter and Win MIKE McCORMICK, Tri-County Herald a $100 Check Caring and saving a life from Oklahoma A 15-year-old Meeker teenager is alive today only because soles for his shoes. She mentioned he’d been hoarding Natural Gas! some people were concerned enough about him to notify food in his backpack from the school cafeteria. authorities. All these were signs of concern, so it was brought to the The August 2018 Oklahoma Natural The youth, identified only as JJ, remains in Children’s attention of authorities. Gas Column and Editorial Contest was judged by a member of the Oklahoma Hospital where he has been for three weeks. After law Panter pointed out another startling fact. “Pottawatomie enforcement authorities found him nearly starved to death, and Lincoln Counties are ground zero for child abuse and Journalism Hall of Fame. doctors told them in another week the youth most likely homicide.” 1. Each month, send a tear sheet or would have died. photocopy of your best column and/ He hopes this case can serve as an example of what His parents and two other adults face felony charges. prevention can mean. So do we. or editorial to Oklahoma Natural Gas Contest, c/o OPA, 3601 N. Lincoln Each of those counts carries a maximum of life in prison We are aware of at least three child abuse cases, each that Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105-5499. and each is classified as 85 percent crimes. led to a homicide, with those murder charges pending in the Entries also may be emailed (full-page That means if any of the four are convicted, whatever the two counties. tearsheet) to [email protected]. sentence any of them might receive he or she must serve According to an affidavit filed by investigators in charge of 2. Include the author’s name, name of 85 percent of the time. this case, the adult occupants of the residence where JJ publication, date of publication and First Assistant District Attorney Adam Panter said at the was believed to reside had barred access to DHS and the category entered (column or editorial). time charges were filed, “I want to stress that each of these teen’s safety couldn’t be assessed. 3. Only ONE editorial and/or ONE column are very serious charges under Oklahoma law and the most Citizens do not have to cooperate with DHS if they so per writer per month will be accepted. serious charges we could present under Oklahoma law.” choose. There is no legal requirement to do so. 4. All entries for the previous month must Though apparently some people have inquired about But, if law enforcement officers conduct a child welfare be at the OPA office by the 15th of the attempted murder charges, Panter has responded there is check, and believe a child is in immediate danger or current month. no attempted murder charge allowed in state statutes. suffering from abuse, they can legally and immediately 5. Winning entries will be reproduced on The Assistant DA told us “a child’s life is being saved place that child into protective custody. the OPA website at www.OkPress.com. here because of a person’s concern and bringing it to our The abuse detailed in the affidavit is horrendous. Entries must have been previously attention. Too often we have to deal with after the fact and The teen hadn’t been allowed to leave the property for published in print. Contest open to it’s too late.” two years, he was only allowed in the house to use the all OPA member newspapers. Truly, it’s people who cared enough about JJ who should be bathroom, had several broken bones and doctors dug credited with helping save his life. It’s because they had the shotgun pellets out of a leg. The dad reportedly had shot Although Oklahoma Natural Gas Company gumption to stand up and notify authorities that something the kid with bird shot some time in the past. selects representative contest winners’ work for use in this monthly ad, the views expressed was terribly wrong in this kid’s life. If there was a kid who could not defend himself, it was JJ. in winning columns and editorials are those We were told by someone who had taught this young teen, Maybe JJ’s case will serve as a stark example that it’s any of the writers and don’t necessarily reflect the before he was jerked out of school by his parents, of her of us who can help prevent child abuse or any other type of Company’s opinions. concern for him and the concern others at the school had abuse by being more aware of what is taking place around shown for JJ. us. We must be willing to step up and notify those who can She and others first contacted DHS in March of 2016 do something about it. because of their concern for JJ. They had purchased shoes JJ might not be alive today if those who cared enough and a coat for the teen because had no winter coat and no hadn’t stepped up and done something about it.

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