News for the Heart of the City

Volume 49, Issue 42

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Ten Cents

Pianist Jack Gibbons, to play OCU Oct. 23

Occupy OKC brings national movement to downtown

Build A Shuttle Program comes to local school

"Tartuffe" at UCO

Gatewood Home and Garden Tour: Sunday, October 30

Staff Report

New iPhone causes an excited stir at north side AT&T store

By Stacy Martin Managing Editor

Gatewood Historic District, Oklahoma City's largest historic district, will host its 15th annual Home and Garden Tour on Sunday, Oct. 3o, from noon5 p.m. Open for viewing will be five private homes and one additional private garden. The half-square, mile area between NW 16, NW 23, Classen and Penn was originally developed as many separate residential areas starting in the early woos. In the 197os, these areas were combined into Gatewood Neighborhood. With placement on the National Register in March 2004, the area's name was changed to Gatewood Historic District. Gatewood has over 900 single homes and another 500-plus residences in duplexes, fourplexes, and apartment buildings. Carey Place is located in the middle of Gatewood and offers its own history and unique identity. J'Anna Knight, 2011 Home Tour Chair says, "This may be

1222 NW 20 St. A 1922 Tudor Revival. Photos provided.

1940 NW 21 St. Tudor Revival with Converted Attic.

our best home tour ever. We have some very diverse homes and each one has a completely renovated kitchen." The Homes At 1940 NW 21", the interior and exterior of the 1926 onestory Tudor Revival (with converted attic) home has been a personal canvas for Nancy O'Donnell. Large moss-covered boulders form the border for flower beds on the west and

north sides of the home. A unique feature in her newest garden area is the seating "wall" created from old broken concrete removed from the original front porch when the new porch was poured in the summer of 2010. Original bricks from the porch were installed in the patio fireplace and one of the columns was used to create a water feature.
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The crowd began forming outside the AT&T store at Rockwell and Northwest Highway about 3 a.m. Friday for the launch of the latest IPhone, company officials said. This version if the iPhone 4S, - the equivalent of 4G promises greater speed. Online reviews concur that AT&T's version offers blazing speed for those who have "the need for speed." AT&T Oklahoma sales director Ryan Stafford is confident buyers will be thrilled by the speed offered by the AT&T network. He said the phone will operate differently on other networks, so quality will differ from provider to provider. The good news with this launch is the one thing that really sets us apart and that's our speed, which is two times faster than anything else on the market," Stafford said. "I've been very pleased with the customer demand for the AT&T iPhone. When you're talking about AT&T, your're talking about a data rich, application rich phone. It's a wonderful experience using this new device. I really believe when the dust settles, there are going to be a

Oklahoma City attorney Judith Riley said she bought her new AT&T 4S for its blazing speed last Friday. Photo by Stacy Martin.

lot of AT&T folks (customers) out there after this." Wireless customers buying the newest iPhone in AT&T's Rockwell store Friday afternoon concurred with his analysis. AT&T offers a substantial incentive to sign a contract for the new iPhone 4S versus buying it outright. That's another thing he said gives the company a competitive edge.

"At the end of the day, our product allows customers to use voice and data at the same time. We're very pleased to be offering the AT&T version of the iPhone." Asked about market share, Stafford said, "We are very blessed by our customers, very grateful for their loyalty." When asked why she was buying hers at the AT&T
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Shoppers and admirers of hand crafts prepare for "An Affair of the Heart"
By Patrick B. McGuigan Executive Editor

Oklahoma City's State Fair Park, N.W. to and May Avenue, will host the 2011 fall edition of "An Affair of the Heart," one of the most popular arts and crafts shows, an event slowly taking on high tech and broad-

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ing sponsor" this year and will be housed at the Hobbies, Arts and Craft building. Home Creations, the metro-area-based homebuilders and designers, will be on hand to lay out "the latest in amenities, design and location." More and more things are "wireless" these days - so, VeSW. yip
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The 15th Annual Pooch Parade benefitting Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) takes place on Oct. 30 at Grand Boulevard Park in Nichols Hills. Pictured here is Lydia Talton with chocolate lab Sampson at the 2010 event. Photo by Josh Welch.

Howl-o-weep Pooch Parade will benefit Animal Rescue Friends

By Darla Shelden Contributing Writer

It's almost Howl-o-ween and that means it's time for the 15th Annual Nichols Hills Pooch Parade benefitting Animal Rescue Friends (ARF). Save the date, Sunday, Oct. 3o, for the furry four-legged event at Grand Boulevard Park in Nichols Hills. Registration begins at noon and the parade starts at 1:00 p.m. at 6700 N Grand Blvd. There is a $20 registration fee per pooch. ARF requests that all dogs be kept on a leash during the event. The Pooch Parade is an opportunity for families, individuals and children and their animals to show off their costumes for Halloween. Pooch Parade celebrity judges this year are former NBA player and artist Desmond Mason, News Channel 4's Linda Cavanaugh and Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel. Sheriff Whetsel said, "I am thrilled to be asked to judge

this event again. I was a judge several years ago and totally enjoyed the experience. Being a judge is difficult, however, because there were just too many cute animals to pick from. My wife Mitzi and I have three "four-legged kids" at home, Rocky and Chrystel (Dachshunds) and Tess (English Springer Spaniel). This is a really fun, noble and worthwhile event to raise funds to care for homeless animals until a home can be found for them." Contests at the upcoming event include Best Big Dog, Best Small Dog and Best Costume. There will be a drawing for prizes and fun for all. Refreshments will include brisket sandwiches provided by Earl's Rib Palace. ARF Pooch Parade 2011 Cochair Katharine Regens said, "This event could not take place without the diligent efforts of the City of Nichols Hills Animal Control Department and the Nichols Hills Fire Department." "Incorporated to assist lost

Nichols Hills pets in finding their owners, to help reduce the cost of stray animal problems for the City of Nichols Hills and to insure the welfare of animals impounded by the City of Nichols Hills, we have rescued hundreds of homeless animals," said Regens. Animal Rescue Friends (A.R.F.) is a charitable, tax exempt, humane organization with Sol (c) 3 status. It is a nonprofit rescue group that saves lost and/or abandoned dogs and cats in Nichols Hills. "Formed in April of 1999, we are a completely volunteer organization and funded entirely on donations. Most of our volunteers are local area teenagers who love animals, and receive community service hours for their time spent working with us. These animals have given love and loyalty to many families throughout the years,' said Regens. ARF relies on the proceeds from the Pooch Parade for its annual operating
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Every fall, "An Affair of the Heart" draws thousands of Oklahomans to State Fair Park for a shopping adventure centered around original crafts, seasonal items, collectibles and other artistic merchandise. This year's event is Oct/ 21, 22 and 23; a one-time $6 admission covers all three days of the program. Photo provided.

er dimensions. "A Unique Marketplace" is the object of the event. The $6 admission price covers all three days of the show, running Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 21, 22 and 23. Described as a "one-of-akind shopping extravaganza," the affair includes "treasures of art, crafts, custom furniture, seasonal items, collectibles, decorative items, jewelry, clothing, unusual merchandise and more." Thousands of exhibitors come from across the United States to participate. Copies of the autobiography of Gayle Dyer, co-founder of the event, will be sold, with the proceeds to benefit the Toby Keith Foundation's OK Kids

and JAKE. (Stop by to see in person some of our best local radio talents - and tell them The City Sentinel sent you.) Homeland stores is a "present-

rizon with its 4G and 3G networks will be at the "Affair," as well. For those in need of cash, ATM machines will be procontinued on page 2

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