Gary Anthony Sturgis

Twelve-year-old Allie is trying to adjust to a new school and new friends with the help of her faithful companion, a talking dog named Obie. Allie's parents have saved for a summer trip to California, but they can go only if Allie does well in her class. Allie is relying on Obie to help her, but everything gets complicated when Obie goes missing. (imdb)

Hamilton A. Vaughn aka Hav is catapulted as leader of prominent Mission Church where issues arise between him, the son of the retiring bishop and a money hungry real estate broker.